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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-23
CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE,
February 14th; 1854.
DROPOSALS will be received at this of


February 14th; 1854. &
PROPOSALS will be received at this Of
l. fee until II o'clock NJ, on TUESDAY, the 28th
inst, for the construction of an IRON BRIDGE
across the Canal, opposite the pumP-house.
The castings have been estimated at 81 cents, the
wrought iron at 10 per lb and the wood work
at $40 per M. feet, board measure, including all
workmanship and materials, and putting up the
Bridge.
/ PROPOSALS will also be received at the same
time and place for building the ABUTMENTS of the
above bridge. Also, for building DRY WALL and
BLASTING OUT ROCK. en.the Western side of
the Canal The masonry of the Abutments to be
rock range work. and the materials for building the
Dry Wall to be taken from the rock excavation.
+ The masonry of the Abutments has been estimated
at $8 per cubic yard the Dry Wall at $3.50, and the
Rock Excavation at 81 per cubic yard.
All of the above work to be executed in accordance
with plans and specifications, which be seen at
the ofice of the undersigned.
Persons to whom the contracts are awarded will be
required to give approved security for the prompt
and faithful execution of the work and if the con-
tracts not signed within ten days after the date of
the awards, they will be considered abandoned and
re-et.
No bids will be considered which exceed the est.
mated prices.
1t is desirable that the above work should be fin
shed without delay, proposals must therefore state
when the work win be completed
By order of the Watering Committee.
fe 15-td w. GILL, City Engineer.
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DIcHMOND AND DANvILLE RAIL

DICHMOND AND DANVIILE RAIL
LIZ ROAD-LoPEN TO OVERBYS "a MILES.
On and after Monday, Oct Sd 1855 the regular pas
senger train viii run daily, Sundays excepted) be-
tween Richmond and OverbY's.
The train will stop for passengers at the follow
ing points only Manchester, Robious Coalfied, To-
mahawk, Powhatan, Mattoax, Chula, Amelia c. H.,
Church, Meherrin, Keysville, brakes Branch and
Leave Richmond at O'Clock, A. NJ Returning,
leave Overbys at 1880 o'clock, p. NJ.
Children over 10 and under Is years Of age half
price.
Servants travelling by themselves must be furnished
with two passes, that one can be retained in the
office, and it must be expressly stated on the pass
that they are permitted to go on the cars.
Passengers for Halifax C. H, Danville and Greene
coaches at Overby's daily and those for German
town. Salem, and Salisbury, N. c., can meet Messrs
Flagg Co.'s four horse coaches on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at Overby's Passengers
for GAINESVILLE, Milton, N c., and Yanceyville can
meet Messrs. Moss l. Co.'s coaches at Oyerbys on
and Yanceyville by Flagg Co.'s line Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at Overbys.
Passengers for Lynchburg, via South-Side Railroad
and Flagg Il Goa stages daily s5s
Through to Lynchburg. ......................$5 90
/" Halifax C. H....................... Is
Danville ...................."... 8 90
Greensborough, N. C............... 8 so
Germantown. ...............l 10 90
Salem.......... ~ 50
Milton fby Flag Co.'S iinej..... ! 90
YanceyyiIle (by same). .....:...... 90
Clarksville (by Moss & Co.'s line).. 5 90
Milton, N. c., (by same). ......... 8 90
Yanceyville, N. c., (by samel 8 90
A. TALCOTT
dos Chief Engineer and Supt.
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- NUNS & cLARK,s

NUNNb @ Y u a IN 3
-. .a) PIANOs.-P. II. TAYLOR, sole
M III 0aeent in this city for the sale of
y = y aPIANO FORTEs made by the above
named celebrated makers, 10 constantly receiving
elegant and plain PIANOS from their extensive and
long established manufactory.
They combine all the modern improvements, and
are renowned for keeping in tune.
e The public are cautioned to observe that the
title of the firm in NUNNs l. CLARK.
Old Pianos taken in part pay for new ones.
Guitars violins, Accordeons and Flutes; also, Gut.
tar and Violin Strings of the best quality.
P. H. T. has in store the largest stock of new and
standard MUSIC to be found South of Baltimore and
Il in the weekly receipt of all the and fashion
able Music Of the day. A liberal discount made to
schools and dealers
PIANO AND MUSIC STORE,
ja13 l60 Main street.
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GREENE g. HEATH, COMMISSION

N MERCHANTS, San Francisco California, viii
attend to shipments of Flour, Tobacco and Merchan.
die generally: Prompt returns will be made. Refer
Paxson, Patteson, Adams l. Co., Maitland, Phelps
Co., New York; Courtney, Cushing l. Co.. Baltimore;
Edmond, Davenport Co., Davenport Allen l. Co.,
Richmond. auI5-eod6m
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8. TPEE NDID PIANO

|,l7I17 FORTEs,-A. J. BELvIN he's just
H0 III HI reeeived from the seisbrseee mans
t3ilbert + CO. and Burns number OF their elegant
toned PIANOS, with al the modern improvements
snd g thev come from manufacturers who stand un-
s Az ter tone and durabty cannot be srpss-
ed--wbich he viii sell low.
He also hes ON hand large lot Of FURNITURE Of
h,e own manufacturc made of Rosewood, Walnut
Oh and Nshoesny, made up in the best style; and
for workmanship cannot be surpassed in thi. or the
Northern markets being al made BY hand and mot By
machinery. -
UNDEkTAKING.-He still keeps ON hand large
lot of COFFINS, and vii give his individual atten
ton to Ill orders lea at his warehouse, whore
=. a. Isd ID q '' J. A. BELvIN. Governor Il
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Richmond, Dec 4. 1855. -. j.

4 DAMS q cos NEW YORK, VIR-
N GINA AND NORTH CAROLINA STEAM
SHIP EXPRESS, PER UNITED STATES MAIL
STEAMERS ROANOKE AND JAMESTOWN, TO
AND FROM NEW YORK, RICHMOND, Pc
TERSBURG, ke:, 60, &e-Hsying effected arr,Hse.
mens with the u 8. mail line of steam ers from New
York to Norfolk and Richmond for SPECIAL EXPRESS
PRIVILEGES that route, we are now prepared to
receive and forward, to and from New York, MER-
CHANDISE and PACKAGES Of every description
with dispatch and at greatly reduced rates.
Our Express will leave New York ev'sry w dnes.
day and Saturday per splendid steamers ROANOKE
and JAMESTOWN alternately: Goods win be e;
ceived at New York Office, So Broadway, until 81
O'Clock, P. M, on the day of sailing.
Merchants and others ordering goods from New
York, are requested to order by adams l. CO.'S
STEAMSHIP EXPRESS"
Our inland Express will run a. heretofore, leaving
New York and Richmond daily, in charge Of special
messengers All Goods not marked TO 60 via the In
land route, will be forwarded by the Steamer Ex.
press. ADAMS d CO.
NOTICE.-Express packages for Nor
folk, Petersburg and Richmond, intended for ship
ment per steamers Roanoke or Jamestown, viii
hereafter be received by ADAMS l. CO, So Broad
way who the only authorized agents for Express
privileges by those Steamships
LUDLAM PLEASANTS,
je 6-n IS Broadway, New York. e
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TRI-WEEKLY CONNECTION.
I.uuchhurn Mnndara Wadnaaiaus

TRI-WEEKLY CONNECTION
10 Lynchburg Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridaya
GONG up; "a %
Servants travelling without their masters must
leave pass with the Ticket Agent, and also shew
another to the Conductor.
An extra charge will be made If passengers do not
obtain tickets. E. HI. GILL, J.
Sup't Transportation. &
and reach that city in "a hours from Etaunton taking
the night train Of the Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company. Z. II. GILL, Supit.
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OFFICE VA. FIRE AND MARINE ms. co. +,
RICHMOND, Feb. 18th, 1854 {
klIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE.

This Company continues to underwrite on Fire
Risks OF almost every description and ON Marine
hazards to all parts of the world on favorable terms
the character ofthe policies issued the mode of adj
OF losses adopted and practiced on and the
prompt and liberal manner in which the business of
the Company IL conducted being considered induce.
menus not everywhere met WITH are held out to the
public to extend their patronage and confde their in
teresu 70 TINS company which has hitherto lent
material aid to the commercial and business enter.
paises OF the city not only by land and sea hut hv
ancrdins financial facilities when much needed
street. opposite the Exchange Hotel In nsrsor nr
~ letter, addressed to A. PLEAsANTS, President
or 70 the undersigned will be promptly sttendsJ ~
fHOS NJ. ALfRIEND
70 tt--1ooaW Secretary
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fSsir.. - EEzzszzzszz3 VIRGINIA CEN
g. - eEds.----s.sa TRIAL RAILROAD Elk
PRESS CAR-Written proposals win be received
by the undersigned until the LIST day of April next
for leasing Thy the year, the of the Express Car
on the Virginia Central Railroad, between Richmond
and Staunton. The rent to be paid monthly in ad.
vance.
By order of the Board.
E. H. GILL, Supt.
Richmond, February 2, 1854. fe Sim
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fffA UNION STEAMSHIP COM
PANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS

fffA UNION STEAMSHIP CON-
kPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS
FOR PHILADELPHIA, EVERY MONDAY AND
THURSDAY VIA NORFOLK AND CAPE May
The Steamer CITY OF RICHMOND Captain
MITCHELL; Steamer VIRGINIA, Captain TEAL.
and steamer PENNSYLVANIA, Captain BAYMoRE.
One Of these splendid steamers win leave Richmond
for Philadelphia, every MONDAY and THURSDAY,
ct high-water, touching at Cape May to land pas.
sengers Returning. leave Philadelphia every WE'D
NESDAY and SATURDAY, at 10 O'Clock. A NJ, nm
til furthT notice.
PAssENGERs FOR New YoRK.-We have entered
into arrangements to forward passeE hrs through to
New York, either by cars or stesmer allowing them
the privilege Of remaining In Philadelphia three or
four days, or proceed directly to New York, upon
the arrival of the steamers.
SHIPPERS TO THE WEsr.-Tobacconisfs desirous
OF shipping to Cincinnati, will please bear In mind
that we have made all the necessary arrangements 70
forward tobacco through at 60 cents per 100 pounds
Due notice viii be always given in all the daily pa
peu In the city, when the steamers will be ready 70
receive freight, and the hour of their sailing
. n. B-Shippefs will bea- in mind that al bills o.
lading must be SAINT 70 the wharf Ct Rocketfs to Be
signed before fb> smiling Of the steamer.
Passage through 70 New York, lat cabin and found,
e8 de- do. Cape May, % do. DO Philadelphia %; do
do. do. Philadelphia, ID cabin and found, "a. For
freight OF passage, sPPl1 e. !. 49,,
an ~ ktchmond. Va. on the Dock.
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IN fsN fyH ADDITIONAL T RAIN
Es s1k FOR WASHINGTON.-Ona and af.
ter this date the Express Train for the North BY or
der of the Pos master General, may be expected to
leave the depot evesy Sunday night, on the other
nights Of the week, punctually at O'Clock.
k SAMUEL RUTH,
Agent of Transportation.
Office R., F. L P. Railroad Company
Richmond, Feb. 18th, 1854. :
fe 14-ta
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l ss M 1lFoaPIAns oEMT a1ia 4 !
AND OTHER MANURES.-At meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Virginia Central Railroad
Company, the regulations OF the Company relating
under consideration, the following resolution was
adopted:
Whereas, the rates of charge on guano, plaster,
&c, have, for the benefit of the farming interest,"
been fixed SO as to give no profit on the transpor.
tation, and the Company is subjected to claims for
not receiving and transporting them to the exclusion
OF articles of equal greater necessity to the whole
community a8H
Res,ived, While the rates for plaster, guano, &C.,
remain below the proportionate rates ON other tom
mage, that these articles cannot be received trans.
port ed to the exclusion OF articles of general
ty hich charged at rates yielding profit to the
Company; and that bill for storing these unpro.-
able articles will hereafter be paid.
fe ID t{tk -. f. H GILL. Supt
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Our STAGES arrive in Staunton at 8 O'Clock p NJ,
and leave next morning by EXPRESS LINE, at A.
M.-spend the night at Woodward's Jackson River
Hotel, and reach the White Sulphur at 10 A. M.
cond day from Staunton.
Chartered Coaches to travel as the party wishes,
can be engaged at Richmond on the following terms:
paid for If 10 seats are paid for it secures ali the
Ieats outside and inside with the privilege of carry
ing the allowed baggage for the number of passeI-
gers paid for.
Fer the further comfort of passengers we shall run
an accommodation line of Coaches which will leave
Staunton after breakfast stop for the night at the
Bath Alum or Warm Springs, as they desire, and
reach the White Sulphur next evening: guaranteeing
that there shall be no night travel
We will also keep at the Warm and Hot Springs
each, coach to accommodate visitors going West OF
East, who may not find seats in the regular line.
WIN. PARISH l. CO.,
by J. L. HEIsKELL, Agent.
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1000 BUSHELS LEAcHED

LOOO ASHES, to which the attention Of
oa'e s = an excellent fertilizer having
be sold low to be taken away "oeia
- FOR RENT-The large DWELLING.
house. corner Of 18th and Marshall strastse
would make good situation for boarding g house.
ply % C. CREW
Soap and Candle Mandatory. nth street.
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VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT-Visit to the
Springs may expect more comfort by this route than
other route offers lever fare The road open tho
base of the Blue Ridge, and the rails being laid
between Waynesborough and Staanton, it will be in
operation this season.
The Stage line is under the management of J. L.
Heiskel, so well known to the public.
Cars leave Richmond daily at Is A. NJ, and the
Western terminus of the Railroadat 10 25 A. M.
DAILY CONNECTION.
70 Rockbridge Alum Springs, fare :..........s7 50
and Hot Springs S.: " 50
Bath Alum. .........................,8 25
Warm Springs. .................. 8 so
Hot Springs. ..........................8 50
Lexington. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Z 90
Stsunton.. 90
CuDener G. n A
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r OUIS NAPOLEON
HAMPTON,S TINCTrTRr

LoUIs EAPoLEos.-A Paris letter. writer ssys -
'The Emperor has again that sallow blosted appear
which he had partly recovered III to 1 stoOp.
and when he walks, bears heavily on lis stici, ssif
ss ahs h.ss no
jeopardze their lives In attempts upon his for
nature will have accomplished lie work with his body
before many years roll around. 1t 10 exceedinRy
rare to see man with his peculiar dead appearance
of the skin. and with such manifest indications of
imperfect secretion. hold on to life tenacously as
from this condition. Yet, we have seen such cases
relieved, and there is one remedy which we believe
will reach the Emperor's case. aFs
HAMPToEs VEGETABLE TfNcTUR RE- and ND i |.
The WJeof r. ". Yeakle, Grocer, 76 Pearl street,
cured Of Rheumatism Of years. standing: al ofA@
Wm. NJ OiSham, late Of the Custom House, dwell.
ing l26 Pine street, Of Dyspepsia great debility, per-
". A. Seaaefer, Esq. one of the oldest Masistraiss
and most hi gh1y respectable citzens cured of great
weakness and restored to robust health
Ja,rst Plumner l5s E. Baltimore Ct, suffered In.
Iheumstism: cured after all other remedies had
failed
Space srl not psrsis TO hundred. q oasey. ss
Geo. w. Goodrich, Capt. Thos. Canot, Robt. Gault
James Smyth, cured Of Rheumstism.
John Peryai, 8. A. Griffin. John Luke, Rev. v.
81 ssro n coasS: 1 Liver 81
Bronchitis. ST. yitus' Dance, &c. We refer to our
own nn citizens q n sr Cal on them.
TOMS Vegetable Tincfre, Is in his 8Oth year Ia good
health, that will be 1t il an article got
up to impose ON the public.
Call and get pamphlets gratis.
i EY-See Cures.
HAMPTON's VEGETABLE TINcrURE.-c.l
and pamI hets gratis with history of discovery Of
this wonderful Blood Purifier and see certificates 81
own citizens of Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Scre.
fula, Liver Complaint, General Weakness, Nervous.
Sold BY PURCELL, LADD L Co., and O. A.
SON, WILSON x ALFRED, Petersburg DR.,
COOKE, Fredericksburg; MORTIMEB NOW.
BRAY. Baltimore. and BY Druggisu ever where
q u per bottle IS NJ titles for Is. jail
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DEEL6 LONDON GREEN GIN0Fj

3 WINEY me4ntaetlro4 0oIn 1f9nc1 Gf0pe1,
Green Ianaica 0tnGes, Seville 0rnueeA CitrQn. 10.
yss % fessons aoublsd Win Indiessdou, xei1ity,
Cent Gnsenles Cssmps ~ tezHpe1 III teet 70 ehils
VIII nn4 ndv19faeeglnfn ~ ~ IL 4 de moek 10.
~ sisss ssSas W. 3 Is 49,, "a "a 3
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- NEW ARRIVAL OF SU-

, szllEsIE.3 NEW ARRIVAL OF SU-
EskifEs8ss1s PERB PIANO FORTES -JAMES
n H HI UWOODHOUSE (late Nash Wood
shouse) has just received extensive
additions to his stock of PIANO FORTES, forming
an assortment great can be seen in any estab-
ishment of the kind In the Union, all of which are
offered upon as good terms can be obtained in
spectacle establishments north.
Their beautiful tones and elegance of finish in
the highest state of perfection known and for dura-
bty, time and experience have already tested their
solid merit in this respect.
Orders for Piano Fortes faithfully attended to- and
pack in the most manner to 70 any distance
by land water.
Pianos Tuned and Repaired. fell
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THE OLD MEDICAL HOUSE,
u FRANKLIN STREET, JUST BELOW THE
still dispensing the blessings of their skil in TIE
treatment and of al delicate diseases ct this CID
institution.
People in the country, when visiting the city, ms
very particularly invited to call. mo charge for COZ
sultation) Much attention IL given to female diso.
ders. 17f1-7-'s
Doctor r. & Co. are the makers and sole wonder. Of
the CHEMICAL EXTRACT OF FRENCH FLOW.
Frs, which has stood the test of time, and which il
unrvalled In giving tone and vigor to system shat.
tered and almost wted down By the froles Of early
life.
All letters prepaid, promptly attended to. Ohses
hours from A. H., till r. n.
an 5-d&wts RrcaNoHn Va
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J. RED; BARRETTs
a 1-zm formerly agent of Barrett 4 Newson

NEW CONCERN. - The subscribeys
IN have this day entered into aco-partnership for
the purpose Of conducting General Grocery, Com
opposite the Columbian Hotel. They will in . few
DAYS offer good and well-selected stock of GRO
CERIES. WINES and LIQUORS. bought in the
Northern markets. principally for cash, TO which we
invite the attention of friends and the trade gem
orally We also solicit consignments Of every de-
scription and will make liberal cash advances on the
same, WIN attend to receiving and forwarding
Goods upon the best terms.
T. v. DOUGLASS.
Ricbmond Dec T. 1855 ia
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i II 4IAs 0OhAo3 " LII SOAA - ~ = -
" BE SOLD AT AND BELOW COST.-The
subscriber il determined close out his stock of
Over-Coats, and viii therefore offer them at ex-
tremey low prices in order to accomplish his DESIRE
He will also offer great nducementsin Dress and
Business Coats Sattinet and Cashmere Pants Silk,
Satin Plush, Cashmere and Poplin Vests, Cravats,
Stocks Scars, Shirts Collars Gloves, Socks, and all
other kinds of Gentlemens Furnishing Goods For
bargains call ON A. LEVY,
No. So Main st., op. City Hotel,
fell sign of the Red Coat.
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DENINSULAR WAR.-A history Of

il the Companies of the British forces in Spain
from usurpation; comprehending memoirs of the
operations of this interesting war, characteristic
perts of the Spanish and Portuguese troops, and il
Illustrative anecdotes of disting uished military
duct in individuals whatever their rank in the army.
5 vols. 8 boards London Edition 1872 and IA
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SUPER WHITE CAMBRICS just re
~ ceived. 81 heavy white CAMBRICS, of our
own importing
Super Irish LINENS, for ia niles
Linen SHE ETIN0S and Pill ow. case LINEN,
6-a 81 and 10 Table DAMASK,
I24 Bleach ed Cotton SHEETING,
New York Mill and other makers SHIFTING, at
90 Main street.
fe16 CHRISTIAN l. LATHROP.
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HAVANA CIGARS of the following
IL choice and celebrated brands Flor de Mayo,
Ladi Franklin, La Victoria, Santiago La Union Sui
tana. Manuel Amores Valentino, Grandma Legiti-
mo Ambrcsis, Kossuth, for sale by
RAWLINGS MILLER,
fe q corner Pearl and Cary sts.
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WASHINGTON. D., C.
THURSDAY, AUGUST ), 1854.



In the Senate, to-day the Ocean Steam Mail
Appropriation bill was reported; the bill for
the surrender Of certain bonds to Indiana was
passed several private bills were passed and
the Navy Appropriation bill was taken up,
considered and amended
In the House, after an undecided contest for
precedence between the friends Of the River
and Harbor Appropriation bill, and Of the
Homestead bill, the alleged fraud in the Min
nesota Land bill came up, by the presentation
Of the reports, and together with its collateral
issues, engrossed the attention Of the body I'M
til two o'clock.
Our report closes at two o'clock, within
twenty-five hours of the moment fixed for the
termination Ct the session; and the House has
yet to act upon
The Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill,
now before the Committee Of Conference;
The Navy Appropriation bill;
The Army Appropriation bill
The Post Office Appropriation bill
The Ocean Steamship Appropriation bill
The Lighthouse Appropriation bill;
The Fertilization Appropriation bill;
The Pension Appropriation bill;
The Texas Appropriation bill; and many
other important measures