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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20
F1RE-A few minutes before 2 O'Clock

yesterday morning the residence of Judge John Y.
Mason, on the Northwest corner of Franklin aud
Adams streets, was discovered to be sn fire, in the
attic, and the alarm instantly given. The fire.
men, with their usual aacrity, at the scene,
and by extraordinary exertions succeeded in extin
gushing the flames after the roof had been burned,
and the floor to the attic destroyed The
OF the fire cannot be clearly accounted for, the
flames first discovered in used for storage,
which was securely locked at the time, but the
lecture is, that it produced by Spontaneous
combustion" quantity of furniture deposited in
this room, had been carefully cleaned of with a
mixture OF spirits of urpentine and lnseed oil, the
servants using cotton rags while rubbing it, which
may have been careessly packed away together, and
which Of themselves ignited. Unless produced from
some such cause this, it is next impossible
conjecture how the fire originated. The loss upon
the house is estimated at s. 500 which is fully insur
ed by the Virginia Fire aud Marine Insurance Compa
n.y. We learn that Judge NJ had no insurance
upon his furniture, family stores wearing apparel
the loss upon which cannot be less than & 500 Fine
wardrobes, and other furniture, and variety of
costly apparel destroyed by the fire, and
dered worthless by the water. But for the untring
exertions of the fremen who labored with greater
effect than have seen them, there cannot be
doubt that the whole building, and probably some
of those in its immediate vicinity would have been
reduced TO ashes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

AUGUSTA CoUNTY-The information which
we gave on Saturday morning touching the
fate Of the question of the subscription of
$4,000 to the Central Railroad by the county
OF Augusta, it turns out was too true. We
have not yet full returns, but enough to show
that the vote was decided in the negative by
a considerable majority. Even Stanton
was against it. We confess our surprise at
the result. We thought the benefits of the
road were so palpable to the staunch and
powerful county of Augusta that herpeople
could not refuse to make so small a subscrip-
ton as was solicited from them We now
doubt whether their decision has been well
considered and whether this negative is the
faithful reflection of their wisdom and their
justice. For whether we consider the propo-
sition as appealing to their wisdom or their
sense of justice, it is one which should not
have received negative answer. We well
remember the intense interest felt in Augusta
with regard to the fate of the large subscrip-
ton by this city to the Central Road, and
now, when doubts were suggested as to the
result, deprecations of an unfavorabIe deci
sion We're uttered then and such an event
deplored as one calculated to seriously iniure
Richmond and to ALLEVIATE from her tha Of
tachments of the Valley and especially of
Augusta. These facts rendered us firm in
our anticipations that augusta would helm
out the great work in which she manifested
such deep interest, and that she would follow
the spirited and enterprising example Of
Richmond We are disappointed; but still
distrust the result as an indication of the pub.
lie sentiment of that county. We cannot be-
lieve that she, because the work is certain to
reach her county seat, considers that all she
wants, and therefore that it would be money
thrown away to help the Improvement to go
further. Is there no advantage for her in the
trade and travel that viii come from Western
Virginia and from Ohio and kentucky But
il this argument were of no force, is hers
one of those marrow hearted communities
which being assisted to all they want deny
the reciprocal obligations which rest upon
them to help in turn those that helped Them
and cooperate with them in promoting the
common goodf Is her political economy te
~ illustrated by the policy Of that country
man who having profted for long time b
the kindness of his neighbors, at length wa,
able TO purchase an axe for his own nae. ans
then avowed determination to neither len,
J nor borrow We do not believe so, and shall
not believe it until we have further proof
! We hope there may be yet another test, an,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20
Nor PRovED.-John Cronon and peter

Dwyer appeared before the Mayor YESTERDAY to AZ !.
swer q complaint made against them by Mrs Ellen
SIohon, the wife OF the former and the sister Of the
iater who alleged that she had been inhuaanv
geaIen ~ the two for falling to get against
yonn sullivan. on W ednesday last. The lady, whose
lace exhibited the signs of hard usage when she pro-
dneed the yaIran refused to appear TO testify against
requesting his attendance at the Mayors Office On,
!" edre sday next, at which Mrs. Cronon viii be
Drought up and undergo examination. She 10 said
60 De extremely fond Of her cups and If rumor does
her no injustice, would be none the worse of for
short residence in the shades of the Valley OF all
repuisve sights, drunken woman is the most hor-
rble. u
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IscEsp1ARIsM.-A daring attempt wai

IscEsp1ARIsM-A daring attempt was
made by an ncendary, to fire and burn one of the
new houses on Cary street. between End and Srd
streets just being completed by Edward McCon-
nell on Sunday night last, about II o'clock. The
workmen. it seems, had neglected to secure the
basement windows properly, and some one had got
ten into the house. and fired quantity OF shevings
other Of the neighbors, discovered the flames soon
after the fire was kindled, and by the aid of water
from the yard hydrsnts succeeded in extinguishing
them before they had made much hesdway. But
for the timely discovery of this ncendiary effort the
destruction OF handsome property in that neighbor,
hood, might have been very serious Our police and
who seem 10 commenced anew their prope nsity for
destruction We learn that no alarm was given, and
therefore the bells were not en- the 10
which we have lust referred. Had the effort of the
incendiary been made at later hour in the night. in
aI probability it would have proved more successful.
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GREAT EXHIBITION AND SAIL

NEy, Jr, would respectfully give notice to the inhab
itants of Richmond and vicinity that he has lately
arrived here with some choice specimens of the
Shanghai and Chitagong breed Of POULTRY, most
of which of this Springs growth, and raised ex
pressly for the Southern Market.
Mr.. w. would be happy to inform his friends and
the public in general that after an experience of five
years in the raising of Poultry he having with great
care selected his stock from among the finest npor
tations of China feels confident in recommending his
Fowls the public to be the ne plus ultra OF fine
breeding.
All those interested in the breeding Of select stock
should not fail to call and examine Mr.. Whitneys
collection of Fancy Fowls. The above Fowls can be
seen during the week at the Columbian Hotel. Cary
street. where the proprietor of the viii sell
reasonable terms to all those who favor him with
call Sc 2G-St
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a Hon FEIIow.-The negro man Perry.

a a!sH FELLow.--The negro man Perry,
noesd ny ns some days since, for attempting to cnt
arrest aim, was brought before the Mavor. yesteTday
examined and ordered twenty stripes PeTrv mas b1t
occasion Of his arrest. he exhibited eyery s;sr Of
daring and determined desperate. The warrsn. vas
nfst Obtained against him for threatening his wife
Tree woman, and driving her from her own hnuse =
Inc offcers had to knock him from the roof Of the
house III which he stayed before he would ssbri. ~
ment, and sometimes get it, pAA'sA-
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RICHMOND MARKETs-srar. Is.

CORRECTED DAILY.
FLOuR-Ahoat 1900 bbls. came to-day by the cana,
principally from the upper counties. The steamers
news having pat dstaper upon the market We heard
OF no saies All were put Ia store. We quote new
supeffae At 96a.
WHEAT-ssles to-day at i250ls5c. for prime saui-
PIES The market rather dali.
TflEACCQ-The breaks ara ANAL. Sales At ~ ~
81 for lugs medium 4! d Sla tine 20 extra IeaS9p
Neshlag new 70 note ia the Dry Goods Ok Grocery
.uarkefs Goods are plenty and the country mereh-
ants are laying In with great satisfaction, many stop
ping here without going North.
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WILLIAM YARBROUGH, Guardian
w and ais Plaintiffs in Chancery as. p c. LaUres,

Thomas H. Yarbrough and els, Defendants
In pursuance of decree pronounced on the TIN
day of September by the County Court OF Henrieo,
shall, as the Commissioner appointed, proceed to
sell, at public auction, upon the premises, Friday
the sOth day of September at o'clock. 2. NJ: the
nintbs' interest undivided in a HOUSE and LOT,
containing about two acres, of which JAMKs VAR
BROUGH, died seized and possessed and of an I'M
used as Brick ard containing about one half of
acre. both Esd street. for cash to enethird OF the
purchase money! and upon credit of six and twelve
months for the remainder, for bonds bearing interest
from the day of SALE and title retained until the fur
Their order Of the Court. ALEX. b. HUTCHINSON.
Sc 20-d-td Commissioned
n b. If the day should not be suitable, the SAME
will be continued at the same plsce TO the next lar
dav A. H. Com.
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Mss .4ramintG Regan, daughter of Fielding S
Raglan of Harrisonburg, is stated to have been in
state Of somnolency since the 3lst ult. She wen.
to sleep without pain and has remained asleep with
slight intermission since. She takes but little
nourishment. Her waking intervals are only mo-
mentary when she is conscious of her condition.
The medicine men Of Harrisonburg, areperplexed
with the case
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with the case

The persons accused Of the murder of Coleman,
in staunton, have retained the following able
sci; A. H. Fl. Stuart, j. B. Baldwin Niche & Re-
bertson, David Fultz and Baylor & Koiner. For
the Commonwealth, VIM. II. Hartman, prosecuting
Attorney, is assisted by Jno. D. Imboden and John
H. McCue Perkins, one Of the accused, is to be ex-
amined tomorrow
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

AcqUITTEp.-Oliyer Slasher. the cook of
the Gen. Foster arrested as deserter and committed
to jail by the Mayor examined yesterday and dis
charged. Capt. Newbegn. the master of the brig
from which Slasher deserted determined to appeal
from the Mayors decision to Judge Halyburton of
the II Cour+
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Nor Pposy

Nor PRosEcuTED.-John Clarke, slave to
Richard Darlington, was led to the criminal bar by
the police, to undergo examination before the
Mayor for assaulting VIM Childress on the 18th in
slant, but the complainant failing to appear. the ac-
cused released from custody, with orders to
turn at once to the service of his master.
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cu.ReE OF IscEsplAR1sx.-A mulatto

girl named Matilda, in the service of DR.. John Dove
was arraigned before the Mayor yesterday, charged
on the north side of Main street, between 18th aud
18th streets ON last Saturday afternoon but owing to
the ndisposition of material witness, the examine
ton was postponed until Wednesday next. When
the fire was discovered it had originated in quanti
ty of conbustble materials, which had been heaped
together in the first storeroom, and ignted The
accused was TenAnded to Jail.
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DIED,

On Monday morning, VIM. EDWARD, son of
Thomas and Ann Candy, aged years aud s months.
His funeral will take place This Afternoon, at
O'Clock, from his fathers residence on Oregon Hill.
The friends and acqusintsnces are requested TO at
tend.
In this city on Sunday 18th inst, MARTHA C.
GREEN. younges. child of Andrew Green, aged
months.
The funeral of JAMES TAYLOR, second son of
James c. aud Isabella Crane, win take place al the
Second Baptist Church this morning., at II O'Clock
The friends of the family respectfully invited
to attend
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

MURDER IN RocKINGHAM-0n last Tuesday, a
man named McCauley, stabbed man named Lilly
to death at iMeGaheysvil!e, in Rockingham county
Lilly was stabbed to the heart and died instantly
A number of persons were spectators Of the deed;
but did hot arrest the murderer. They waited to
get warrant, and in the interim, McCauey es-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

AcoIDEN T-As Mr. r. B. Tyler was
about riding up Governor street, yesterday afternoon
his horse, reaching the tagging on the north side
of Main street. slipped and fell and catching Mr. TBS
right leg under him, bruised his knee quite severely
DR.. Little called en- and examined the limb, but
found that no bones had been broken. Those cross
aggings great traps for horses, causing them hea-
w falls at times.
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The court of Appeals have upon writ Of error
sent back the case OF Brogy convicted in Augusta
county of a rape, for new trial He had been
sentenced to ten years Imprisonment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

LIEUTENANT IN THE ENGLISH ARMY, who is
very wealthy and has rowing disposition and pre-.
dorninent propensity to the world, has selected
The life Oh sailor for this purpose. Having pro.
cured an English bark called the Euphrosyne,
which be manned, and of which he became the
captain, he started on cruise around the world
lie has been four years at sea, and the other day
ne put into New London, where he had his yess Ell
painted on one side to represent brick wall, for
me purpose Of exciting curiosity. He sailed
aenee 70 New York, where mis- craft was quite the
non 81 the day. lie had the most perfect motley
ere" Of Malays, Chinese, East Indians, Africans,
aaa"lch Islanders, &C.. with native of Penang
.naia' 'or mate There were besides number Of
Indian women on board, whose occupation wa,
sewing. As they sat on their mats. nIvinp thei,
needles, they were much admired by the Gotham.
ites. The rare Lieutenant has jeyial time writ,
his career 81 the sea, and manages ii Is said, b,
Trading from port to port, 70 pay expenses
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KusKEL's BAsD-at metropolitan Halp'

kUNKEL's BAND-at " metropolitan HalP
continues to draw large crowds to witness its per-
them among the people has at all absted. and we
therefore advise readers go carry the Hall if
they wish to secure good seats If one witness
Birchs grape vine" dance, the exhibition of his
pet elephant say nothing of the fine vocal and IL
strumental music of the entire band, without ac-
knowledgng that he has received more than quar-
ter's worth of fun and amusement we can only say
he sets higher value upon two-and-a- half dimes,
than is recognized by the U. s. standard
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

FIRST T1ME.-Lawrence Miller, arrested
and Gagged for rotous end disorderly conduct in the
street, was admonshed by the Mayor, yesterday and
discharged, it being his first appearance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

HELD TO BAIL.-George A. Wilkinson
and William A. Allen convicted of being engaged IN
street firht on Sunday night last were hed to bail
by the Mayer to keep the peace IN the sum Of $50
EACH after an examination before him yesterday
The evidence proved that wilkinson offered Allen
gross insult BY intimafing that he was aiding anoth
er person to cheat which Allen resented with
ll1su
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FINED.-R III. Dickinson was fined by
the Mayor for permitting unclean water to run upon
an sd joining lot from his premises.
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Nor Washington Gee, negro
fellow, arraigned before the Mayer, yesterday, for
peTpetratng ayiolent assault upon Mrs Martha Con-
mel last Sunday night, committed to prison for
future examination. the lady being too much inds-
posed to appear at court and testify in the case which
is said 70 be most aggravated one.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

The New Workers are about to establish a semi
monthly steam line between their city and Matan-
zas and Havana, tnuching at Key West. One Of
the vessels is already under contract They are
to be about 100 tons and powerfully built
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

4 Teleeraphic despatch from Mobile reports the
death by yellow fever Of Hoppe II. Slater, former
yot baltimore and not long since Of this city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-20

RU1S' CLOTHING MFOhIU1I.-IHe
Id subscriber would respectfully call the attention
of those in want OF CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, to
his large stock of new and fashionable CLoTHInG
for the fall trade which he now offers tor sale his
any in the city-all of which he will dispose OF on
reasonable terms. call is respectfully solicited Ct
] III. RIDDICK.
p s. He still continues TO make to order Gentle,
mems CLOTHING of all kinds on short notice ana
reasonable terms.
Sc 2C--5ts j. n. n.
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4. W. sTARKE, ATTORNEY AT

Law AND NOTARY PUBLfc.-Practices In all
the Courts OF Henrieo, Hanover and Richmond city
A Notary Public, particular attention viii be paid
Proof aud Acknowledgement Of Deeds, Relinquish-
meats Of Dover, 10. Claims for collecdon entrusted
70 him promptly attended TO.
Office, No 81, three doors above City Hotel, on
North side Of Main street, Richmond, VI.
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NOTIcE.-Al persons are hereby noti-
IN lied not 10 credit any person on my account.
without my written pernisslon.
MRS. ELIZABETH MANNING.
60 2ar-ls< Between 17th and 18TH On Cary.
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MARRIED.

In Charlotte county, Friday morning Sept. 2nd,
by the Rev Nathaniel Thomas Mr.. DANIEL r.
HUNDLEY of Al tbarna, to Miss MARY ANN, daugh-
ter of Mr.. Elisha E. Huudey.
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feel assured that like some OF our seuthside
counties, Augusta win change her ground on
the important question that has been submit
.o.l o.. har 4 E
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HENRY & CANNON. ATToRNEY Ar

LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC, and Commissioner of
Deeds, &c. for New York. Pennsylvania, Ohio, North
Carolina, Tennessee, &c.
Practices Ia the Courts of Richmond city and Hen-
rico county. Will attend promptly 20 all Legal and
Eotarial business with which be may be entrusted
Office on Franklin near Governor street.
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BOTANIC PRACTICE OF MEDI.
CINE, By DR.. z. d. ROBINSON
q Office On Franklin, between 18th and l4ih
streets. iy l5--Iy
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The Brig Samuel French, Carr from Turks Is
land, arrived at New York Friday, reports that
three of her crew were arrested and lodged in pri
son at Grand Turk, for wanton insubordination and
that without authority of law the chefustce OF the
island released these men. They were imprisoned
to remain until the brig was ready to depart
Being set at liberty the Brig returned without
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AMERICAN HOTEL,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
J. MILDEBERGER SMITH, PRoPRIEToR,
Sc l5-ly Formerly at Jones's Hotel PHILADELPHIA.
LEECHES, LEECHES.-The

LEECHES, LEECHES.-The public
hereby informed that have just received By the
steamer jamestown, a lot of superior Swedish and
Mediterranean LEECHES, which will be applied
upon the most reasonable terms. The subscriber
be found all hours of the day the hair dressing
saloon under the American Hotel 18th street. and
night on 18th, between Main and Franklin streets.
Sc IA K. G. HOBSON.
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AT Fl. K ELLYsON'S PRINTING

OFFICE, Telegraph Building, Main street,
business men can have all kinds of Book aud job
Printing handsomely executed at the lowest prices
and with the greatest dispatch. The proprietor is
now at the North, adding all the newest styles of
Type to his present large stock and arranging 10 in
troduce all the latest improvements in Printing Ma
chineTy into his establishment.
All orders promptly attended to during his absence
se 1S--fs
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BsLrIaoRs. Sept. ls--Cieared, Steamer Virginia
Fredericksburg.
NEW YosK, Sept. i6-Cleared, Sehr Marianne.
DeMonson, for Fredericksbarg Harrison Price. Pat
ferson, for City Point
Sept l7th-cleared, schr Chandler, Traest. Rich
mona
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Spirit of the Press.

The Mail Of yesterday has articles on ''selfreli-
aace' and PresidentiaI perpIerities" representing
the advantages of the former and the magnitude and
vexatiousuess of the latter
The Enquirer, under the title ''silly statesman
ship" treats as absurdity the idea which delna'
gogueical politicians are endeavoring to impress
upon the people of that country, that the powers
of Europe are organizing crusade against Demo
cratic freedom and that they viii at no distant day
fall with all the weight of their combined strength
On the Republic Of America"
The Times comments upon Coz. Dtchinson's let
ter and remarks upon the fierce denunclatlons OF
the Union for its attack upon him. 10 THIS strait, It
says are, the Democracy reduced: Inc southern
apoloeists of the Administration, IN order to justify
their continued support OF it ARE compelled to
make desperate assumption that the administration
oroan at Washington, is constantly pronulgating
y;e.vs which the President "does not approve" 1t
WAS not so. it says, when the Wing administration
WAS in mower. The Democrats held the Wing Pre-
side-tresponsible for every thing that appeared in
the two Wing papers at Washington.
The Wig on the "Fate Of Turkey" suggests
that there is no good reason tor longer delay by
Russia, of its determination to appropriate to itself
the vast Ottoman Empire, since the allies of Tur
KEY are plainly prepared to leave her to her fate
MURDER IN CULPEPER.-We have already men
toned that Wiliam Curtis had shot Frederick
Broom in Culpeper. The Culpeper Observer of
Friday has account Of the affair. 1t appears
that on Sunday, the sth inst, the parties We're at
the tabernacle meeting house in Culpeper-that
Brown commenced conversation with young
lady who was inside the church, through the win
dow. The mother Of this young lady was an aunt
OF Curtis; and she, observing the conversation,
expressed her displeasure at it; remarking that
she did mot thank any gentleman for conversing
with her daughter during religious service and that
Brown had better come into the house and get re-
hgion. Brown BECAME offended at this and in the
-asalaS .: ~urtis INDUCED in some harsh remarks
against the lady-thereupon Curtis borrowed a
pistol from friend and went after Brown, who
had walked of and overtaking him, struck
him with cow-hide. Brown turned upon him !;
but Curtis warned him not to advance; for if he
did, he would be dead man. Brown needed not
the admoniiion, but stepped forward, when Curtis
drew the pistol and shot him dead. The ball pene
irated the head at the eye. Curtis made his es
cape
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GHIRTS, SHIRTS.-We would call at
~ tention to our very superior assortment OF whte
and fancy SHIRTS, which are made OF the best ma,
yery low VIM r. ADCOCK l. CO.,
Main street. under American.
P.S We have made arrangements TO have Shirts
made to order by the most successful and experienced
werkmen in the Union.
ee 20 W. F.A. CO.