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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-07
UNITED STATES AND EUkor
NAVAL FORCES.

There ia no moment Of our national go
tence, in which we are not liable 10 % En-
ms war with one or more OF the g'e',
pean naval powers. There are =, ,h., ,e.
tions. any one of which may 'e'u
suit. II is we'll therefore TO loon ~ 0'' ~,
of resistance and offence, since 'ne "ai WIZ
.,.d necessarily with the ocean, even
- !, b. fought out mainly on land.
- statement in the Journal OF Com.
are led 10 believe that our whole
49, II completely manned and equipped to-
marrow, would not carry more than 20O0
guns, or require more than 10000 men. This
Is but small show alongside of the formida.
BILE French and English navies. 1t is true
that we went TO war in 1912, with just as great
odds against US, we having not ship.of-the-
line aloat, and not more than half dozen
frigates, and as many sloops and briggs, while
great Britain had 200 ships-of. the line in com.
mission. Ii is true that we astonished the
world, -hich looked forward to the annihila
ton ofour navy, and no par, of it SO much as
our adversaries. Yet we suffered much which
we should not have suffered had we been bet
ter prepared, and the experience of that day
ought to make us careful to be prepared in fu-
ture.
To give some idea of the activity and power
OF the French and English marines, it may be
mentioned, that when the late movement was
made in the direction Of Constantinople, the
several fleets the one at Toulon, the other at
Malta, the French carrying 900 guns, with
5000 men, the English 100 guns, with 1900
men, receiving orders by telegraph, got in
stantly under way, and in a week presented
themselves before the city of the Ottoman
Porte. Our own fleet in the Mediterranean,
meantime, carries l06 guns, and is manned by
1000 men. 1t is always in an exposed condl-
ton in the Mediterranean. To say nothing of
Englan and France, it lies at all times in the
power ofeven Turkey or Spain. Athome we
see how difficult it has been to fit out the lit
tie squadron destined for the Japan expedi-
ton, one-half of it remaining still in our wa.
ters.
We have no fears that any enemy can ulti.
mately prevail against US. 1t is impossible TO
conquer the U. States. But it is not impossi-
BILE to do us immense injury before we get in
to condition to retaliate. Half our maritime
towns and cities might be burnt before we were
aware that the enemy was on our coast. The
only way to guard against such calamity is
to be prepared in time. If, as is asserted by
some, the Monroe doctrine is to be carried Out
to the fullest extent, it is time that we were
making preparations to repel the aggressions
rnat it will be sure to bring on us. Let us by
all means increase the navy. Let US make ii
worthy of the mighty nation it represents, the
mighty commerce it is designed to protect
Should there he war. let lis have fleets that
can 60 out and catch the enemy at sea, before
he can land troops 10 burn and plumber.
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RINGGOLD'S EXPLORING AND SUR
VEYING EXPEDITION.

The immense tract of sea which lies between
Asia and America, known as the North Paci
&c Ocean, not less than the Arctic Ocean and
Behring Straits by which the two communi-
cate together with the adjacent coasts of North
America and Asia, has long been an object OF
interest TO the commercial world on account OF
the whaling business, and other descriptions
OF commerce. Thus far, however, they have
been but slightly known. To such a degree
has their importance increased by the settle.
ment of California, and the vast commerce
which has already sprung up between our Pa
cifc possessions and China, and which il eve
ry year increasing with unexampled rapidly,
that the necessity Of extending our knowledge
with regard to them is continually becoming
more apparent. scientific exploration and
survey OF the route between California and
Oregon, and China including all the groupes
Of islands lying in the track of the vessels
trading between the ports of tn. two countries,
the Chinese seas, the seas of Soooo and Ce
lebes, with their islands, straits and harbors.
has, indeed, become indispensable. In con.
sequence, an expedition under the command
OF Commander Ringgold has been fitted GU,
tor this purpose. 1t consists of FIVE vessels
rugged, equipped, and manned with a special
view to this particular service. tits provided
with scientific corps, but it is to be hopec
nat the great interests of the country will no
De sacrificed to the mere objects of science.
For the benefit, more particularly of ou
fishing interest, which is the largest in tn,
world, 1t is proposed to examine and ascertain
exactly, the position of the Aleutian islands
which stretch from the Southern boundary o
The sea OF Kamschatka nearly across the Pa
chic, and Kurile islands, which extend from
Japan to kamschatka. The sea of Okotsh
the Islands of Japan with the adjacent seas
The Gulfof Tartary, and the mouth ofthe grea
river Amour, will also be examined with care
The labor of the expedition will, of course, b
immense, but the Journal of Commerce, fror
which we abridge the above details, does nc
appear to doubt its successful Accomplishment
1t is understood that there is no connectio
whatever between the Japan expedition an
this, they having been organised for entirel
distinct purposes. The exploring expedite
must be an object Of interest TO the whole civ
LIKED world.
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AccIDENT.-Abuut 8 O'Clock yesterday morning
the fastening of tbs piece of the large derrick
used in the Capitol Square to convey the stone to
the top of the Washington Monument, gave way
and the beam fell to the ground, distance Of
abou IS feet breaking the edges of several OF the
steps and injuring one of the large pedestal die
blocks. The damage resulting, will amount to
about $1,000. There were several workmen about
the monument at the time, two or three of whom
came very near being knocked down and severely
injured by the heavy boom. One end ct 1t grazed
the shoulder of Mr. Edward Martin. From what
we could learn, the iron fastening holding this
cross piece to the upright was full OF haws-and
the breaking was ths result OF an ordinary strain
upon it.
chased in Washington in preference to Richmond,
NV the former contractor, Mr.. Rand. 1t was almost
miracle that no one was killed or permanently In
jursd by the falling beam.
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DIsonDKnLr-MrsI Julia Horrigan, a respectable
l1okiEg woman, was on yesterday arraigned before
his Honor on the charge of using abusive Ian.
guage towards Mrs Margaret o Cronin, and threat
ening her life, on Thursday evening last, also of
acting in disorderly manner in the street in front
of Mrs C's house. The charge was proven, and in
default of $500 security to keep the peace, Mrs
Horrigan was committed to jail
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WING NOMINATIONS.
For Congress-.

For Congress.
CLAYTON G. COLEMAN, OF Louisa County.
Board of Public Works.
SAMUEL PRICE, of Greenbrier County.
State Senate.
OLIVER P. BALDWIN.
House of Delegates.
JOS. r. ANDERSON.
II. X. ELLYSON.
JAS. A. COWARDIN.
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r At Meeting of the Council of the

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City of Richmond, held april 18th, 1853, 1t was
RESOLVED, That poll be, and the same Is hereby
directed to take the of the feeholders of the
city on the question, whether the Council on behalf
of the city of Richmond may subscribe to the
stock OF the Virginia Central Railroad Company, a
Company incorporated for work OF internal i'm
provemen in this State part of which is construc.
ted in and near this city, an amount not exceeding
two hundred thousand dollars--that the time of
holding the poll be Monday the Odd day of May,
1881 and that this resolution be published for
month, and afterwards until the day of the poll in
at least two newspapers of the city.
A copy: VIM. P. SHEPPARD, c. c. r.
an 20-dt23dMay
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II We copy the following tribute from the
Lynchburg virpinian. II 10 not more just than II is
well merited Mr.. Dibrell Ii gentleman Of great
experience, and spares no expense make his
one OF the best kept houses In Eastern Virginia -
Editor Rec.
For the virsinian.
Lynchburg and its improvements.
Among the other signs Of enlargement la our
growing little city there are none more noticeable
than its Hotels. They are, altogether, second to
none 10 the interior OF this or any other State
say this from general observation, and common
i report. | would speGk particularly however, OF
FDlBRELL'S. have been a boarder in his house
for sometime, and can In perfect csndor, bear
testimony to Mr.. Dibrel's urbanity and kindness
as gentleman and host, to the ne atness and com
fort OF his rooms the activity and attention OF his
servants, and the excellence of his table, This lat
ter, whilst 1t hes always been good, according to
the condition Of the market, is now especially so
Mr.. d. spares neither trouble nor expense In pro.
curing the best in the market, and in the surround
ing country. venture the assertion that no House
| In the upper country exhibits a more plentiful
| table, or better cooked viands. have travelled
much, and hesitats not to say, that it is such
would satisfy the most fastidious taste. Every
thing that the liberal hearted host can Law hands On
of the freshest and best, is found upon his table,
cooked and seasoned in the best style.
MI. DibrelPs new house keeper, Mrs. Norton, 10
model in her butiness Prompt, active and at
tentve-she Is also well acquainted with the whole
eulinaryart and the b0arders more than pleased
with her mansgement-and whilst | would no,
take the liberty of inviting the sick to Mr. DIS
House. | cannot forbear to say that In the sick
room, either of adults children, she is an invau
able nurse, not only in prescribing little remedies
and decacies, but in preparing them. Of this the
writer has had some personal observation.
Thus much 10 said, not ia hostility to any other
House in the city, for feel none other than spirit
of kindness towards all, and doubt not all deserve
encouragement, but entirely at my own sugges
finn in hob fpf
entitled to his share of the public patronage.
7-lt* A BOARDER,
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e Our young friend, JOHN H. COLLINS,
we'll known in this city, now purser of the
Atlantic steamer Baltic, has favored us with
late and valuable London papers, for which we
are greatly obliged to him. We wish him all
success, and have no objection to a continual
ton of his favors, which we will be happy to
reciprocate.
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II The Apple Dumpling.-My friend conn
PLAINS OF the late Wing nomnatln meeting for hav-
msnt-two editors and one jobIprinter Methinks
he is mistaken in his views if am 10 uay any re-.
spect to the opinion of the man who asked if a
dumping was good with a few apples in it, how
mach better would it be if it were all apples With
much composition and typography there can be
no doubt that favorable Impression viii be made
at very early period of the next session.
my 7-ltH NIL "DESPERANDUM"
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- Democratic Meeting.-An adjourned
meeting of the Democratic party of Richmond,
will be held at the City Hall, on Saturday evening,
at o'clock. full attendance is desired, bust
ness of great importance will be brought before
the meeting my 6-2t*
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SPIRIT RAPPINGs.-In the town of Essex.
Massachusetts,, young lady who was a "me.
dunn" suddenly became SO wildly deranged
on Monday morning last, as to require constant
restraint, night and day. The ..mania" pre-.
walls to an alarming extent in that place
Two of the principal mediums, however, have
renowned the faith, and pronounced the idea
OF communication with the departed an ilIu.
sion.
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, CHILDRENs, AND YOUTHS

CHILDRENS, AND YOUTHS
So CLOTHING The subscriber has just
received full assortment of Boys CLOTH
ING, of all sizes and qualities, from to II years
of age. The quality OF work and materials, as is
we'll known by those who have tried them, are no
where exceled, and the latest and most approved
styles always to be found here, and to which he
respectfully solicits call from those in want of
such. JOHN III RIDDICK,
Sign of the Little Boys, opposite Swan Tavern
pnu 7-2tx
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LEI To the Independent VOters OF Inc
City of Kichmond.-FELLow CITIZENS =
Nothing daunteo by my late defeat for the office of
Mayor of your City, beg leave to offer you an op.
portunity of again awaiting yourselves of the bene-
fit of my services, and respectfully announce my
self as a candidate for seat in the next Legi,la-
ture of Virginia -
my3-dtd MARTIN nj, LlPSCOMB.
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FIGHTING.-Two boys, named Ellis Redford and
Henry Hungerford were arrested yesterday morn.
ing, by officer Pearce for fighting on Broad street,
and taken before the Mayor. His Honor gave
them a suitable admonition and discharged them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-07

AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY IN PARIS
There is an American Medical Society in Paris
composed of 20 active, IL honary, and Is priv.
LEGGED members. Among the active members
are II. Rowland Walton, John Wilkins, C.
johnson, Asa S. Linthicum, of Maryland ;
Alexander J. Semmes, VIM. H. Berry and D.
r. Hagner, OF the District of Columbia, and
Broadnax, Phillip c. Williams, Chas. Gre.
sham and Francis Mason. of Virginia. DR.
P. c. Gooch, OF Va, is one of the honorar,
members.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-07

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.-Thers will bs a meet
ing of the Democracy of the city of Richmond,
held this evening at the City Hall for the purpose
nominating candidates for the Legislature
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perintendents.

~ Our kind friend CAHILL (whose name was
improperly printed KEEL In our paper yesterday
has sent US superb specimens of both the orna.
mental and useful departments of his garden In
the collection of vegetables, were early peas and
turnips, with other fine edbles while the bou
Duets were the richest of the season.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-07

NOTICE.-The Annual Meeting OF the Stock.
~ holders of the Glover Hill Railroad Company
will be held at the office in this city on the 18th
May. ID 8 WOODBRIDGE,
my f-2awt2eM Treasurer,
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observation-disclosures Hodson, free negro, ar
rested in default of free papers Thursday evening"
produced them yesterday and was discharged
from custody.
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60 EXCHANGE AND BANkIN5:

The notes Of the Southern Manufacturers
Bank, are redeemed az heretofore at par al our
counser-exceptfo for Brokers, who will be REQUIRED
to send them 10 the Office at Washington Tor re
demption, TO HENRY ID. EoURSE, Fac. who viii
remit them In Virginia notes for the came.
~ All solvent Washington small notes. will for
the present be redeemed at par from Merchants.
We caution the public therefore, against paying
any discount on small noses dated al Washington.
my 5-H
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e The Petersburg papers notice the de
parture from that place of Mrs. PURNELL and
her little son, on their way TO Wilmington, N.
c., having entirely recovered from their inju-
ries received in the late accident on the Rich
mond and Petersburg Railroad.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-07

DIR. John C. Caihoun,a son of the lament-
ed South Carolinian, il is understood will be
appointed as Secretary of Legation to France
or Spain.
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Observation-Disclosures, negro girl, slave to Mr.
McCarty, OF Fairfax county, and hired to w
Woodhouse, ran away from her master ON Thurs.
day because he whipped her, and on yesterday was
arrested by Mr. Wingfeld. Certificate awarded
to Mr WingEeId
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II The Stanton indicator notices Soma
Iae mules carried to that place by Mr.. B. w.
"hLts. Two of them he designs to take to
-. ,ne worlds Fair at New York for exhibition.
They are fall ia hands high.
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g One day last week, Miss Mary Baker,
daughter OF Mr.. John Baker, who resides near
"aston' N T., was killed by the falling of q
tobacco prize beam as she was passing upde,
IT. itslfuck her on the head, causing instan,
death.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-07

Prof. Anderson, the great mag ician, challeng.
es the v hole spirit rappins fraternity" lis vo
tares, victim and teachers, in the sum of
$4,000 or $4,000, that they cannot produce a
single knock on his table which he cannot ac.
count for by natural causes and natural laws.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-07

REMARKABLE HoMICIDE.-On the 2Sth ult.,
white woman named Agnes Anderson, muir.
dered a man named VIM. B. Taylor, in New
Orleans, by stabbng him with a knife. No
person Witnessed the deed. She. however, con-
fessed it, and plead justifcation-chargin ing
him with having deprived her of her innocence
and then with having tried to get rid of her;
and grossly abused her. She stated that in
the struggle he had gotten the knife but she
took it from him, and that both cried murder
during the contest. She declared that she
murdered him, and that she would do the deed
again if placed in the same circumstances
She was committed for trial on the charge oil
wilful murder.
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c. WIN. Cassin has been arrested in
a.,es'on, and committed, charged with the
murder Of his negro man John.
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F The Charlestonians have Regatta
Club, and they are making preparations for
grand Regatta, to come off in November next.
They inv ite competitors from neighboring and
Gulf ports, and intend to have fne time oft
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The Paraguay is the vessel which nut into
Char lesion about month since for REPAIRS
She sails under the auspices of the American
Government, and is int nded to ply on The Pa.
raguay, Parana, and other rivers of South
America
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NA We are the sole agents for the sale OF this su-
perior and highly approved Lime, and have now in
store 62e bbls, for sale on consignment Tie lime
stone from which this is burnt has been analysed
go say the manufscturers) by Professor Rodgers
of the University of Virginia and Professor - of
Philadelphia, and both have pronounced it to con.
tain ninety nine per cent. of pure me 1t is care.
fully burnt and put up in fine order and full sized
barrels and warranted to be fully equal If nor su
perior to Thomaston, and far better than Rockland
We hope that all Virginians will encourage home
manufacture For sale by the sole agents,
my MACE 81 WINSTON.
PS-We will receive regularly every week
from 500 to 900 barrels. Orders in viii be sold
on better terms if taken from th Basin
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Maria Scott, was brought before the Mayor yester-
day on the charge of keeping an eating house and
cook shop without any license SO to do. slave
testified to eating occasionally at Marias house and
to seeing others eat before the first of May. The
Mayor stated that no negro could keep cook shop
unless he get license to keep tavern or house of
entertainment, and he did not believe Maria would
ever receive this. The law which broke up these
cookshops and authorised the punishment of their
keepers went into force on Monday last and should
be strictly enforced. As there was no proof that
Maria had been furnishing slaves with food since
the 1st of May he should discharge her free of
punishment. but desired her and others, who might
be keeping tn csc shops, to take warning in future
and heed the law
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a REAT BARGAINS An DIZZY GuODs.
O-Having determined 10 reduce my stock to
the lowest possible mark during the month of Msy,
will sell yer y low for cash large and complies
assortment of seasonsble Dry Goods, among which
may be found good assortment of Dress Goods,
Embroideries, White Goods, Lawns. De LANES,
siery, Gloves, Fans, ladies' and misses Bonnets ,
late STYLE Ribbons, &c, in great variety. All who
are in want of Dry Goods are requested to give me
a call before purchasing, all goods will be freely
shown. This is not intended 10 dupe persons.
have no humbug mottos. E. GOLDSMIFHS
MY N YORK Dry Goods Store, II Main 81.
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6mS Is. w. sTAkKE, Attorney al
~ Law and Notary Public.-Practices
In all the Courts Of Henrico County and Richmond
city. As Notary Public, particular attention will
be paid to the taking of Dispositions, Gin or out OF
his ofiice) Proof aud Acknowledgements of Deeds
Relnquishments of Dover, &c. Claims for collec
ton entrusted to him, promptly offended to.
Office removed 10 No So, three .oors above City
Hotel, on North side of Main street, Richmond, Va
de 2-lY
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~ ,GREAT EXCITEMENT Ar
KSslMONS.-The great exeellescs N 81.
Daguerreotypes 10 now fully spprscistsd Th;. ~
what We expected when we fret saw bis liksas.ss.
and remarked 10 friend of ours, tha, sJwnss,
was the first artist In the country ao oeo
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dinner then told witness that he had better go oscs,
% they did not want to 60 home with these men.
Burnham soou after said to them, "why don't you
show vourselves men and stick to usp The men
did mot rep,y. but aeemed - be frightened. he
then asked John and the steward, apart from the
negroes If thew would help him secure the fellows
They said they would. Witness ttnen sPoAo " INC
mula,toes, made believe that ne hso conson'ee "
60 back and yielded to their. request ana
was sent up aloft to splice the top nsihatos
cut loose This was done In order to separate Ine
men. Witness then seized Burnham, took DIE
knife from him and threw 1t overheard and gave
him into the hands of the mates and steward
Jackson seeing this, ran down the ropes IN rage
crying, ait IL blood for blood now" with tue razoi
opened in his hand. Witness stood at the Dotton'
of the ropes with his Ratchet ready to meet MIN
jackson then commenced cutting at him, and VIII
ness succeeded In striking him several blows Win
a batcbe, over the arms and hesd-knocked the
razor ont of Ills hand-and finally, with the AID Of
| the steward, put him in irons.
Jam.s Burgess, first mate of the Sophia, oorroo
GRATED the salient points of the Captain testimony
He saw Jackson cutting the ropes 'ac1son '0'0
him If he aided the captain he would XIII him.
Looked around for some pieces vi "oou Vi avn
for weapons, but could find none Could not go
aft to the captain for some time, until these men
had left him. He gave the order to Jackson to 60
sloft and assisted in sezing and ironing the pris
oners
John Morris, the steward, free negro, also sub.
stantiated the captains testimony. Saw Jackson
cut the ropes with razor. Burnham asked him
if he and the captain not from the same place.
Answered yes Burnnam then said if he inter.
fsred in this matter he was a dead man. Saw
Jackson make dash at the I'd mate with razor.
Here the testimony ended-the counsel briefly
summed up-thej jury retired, and after few min
utes absence, returned with a verdict of guilty
1t is at the option of the court to fine the accused
and imprison them for not less than one, nor more
than ten years.