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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-19

CAMILLA URso.-This young lady. now
playing at Metropolitan Hall, may be traiy called
the wonder of the age. Her performances on the
violin are conceded by good judges to equal if mot
surpass those of any musician now living. We
have listened to the thrilling sounds of her favorte
instrument with admiration and astonishment and
while otf e-s may have the advantage of age az d
greater experience, we seriously question il any
artist, however distinguished, can 40 completely
electrify an audience as little Camilla Urso we
have seen our citizens throng the concert rooms of
Ole Bull, Miska Hauser, and other celebrities pa u
ing heavily for their pleasure. Now here is youns
lady, child in years, gifted with their won.
drops powers of music, who may be seen and heard
for triaing sum in fact, we may say gratis-for
the performances OF kunkels troupe are worth
more than the price charged for admission; and II
will be strange indeed If all lovers of good music.
all the beauty and fashion of our city do not i'm.
prGve the present opportunity, and bestow upon
this wonderful little girl their approving smlss-
Metropolitan Hall never possessed greater attrac-
tions than at present.
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The NORFOLK CoNvrSTIoN.-1h WIN Dc
perceived by the proceedings Of the meeting
in this city, yesterday evening. that delega-
ton has been appointed to represent Rich
mond in the Norfolk Convention. The del
egation is an able and influential one and we
hope it will 60 in full force. We hope the
chairman win call them together in time and
arrange about going as well as consult about
matters and things to be deliberated upon.
rF The London Chronicle publishes q
long and interesting account of the treat
ment, by the Russians. of the prisoners Ia
ken ON board of the British ship Tiger, and
of the interview of Mr.. Roger, the first lieu
tenant Of the vessel, with the imperial family
OF Russia. Lieut.. Roger states that Gen.
Osten Sacken, at Odessa, considerably, and
OF his own accord, granted the prisoners
permission to communicate with their friends
by writing, provided the letters were sent
as the empty powder magazine, where the
prisoners were kept, was not considered by
the Medical Board to be healthy residence
for the men, they were, a few days after their
landing, removed to larger house, which
had formerly been occupied by school
What contrast to the inhuman treatment of
American prisoners in the Dartmoor prison
by their British captors in the late war, and
to the brutal conduct of British sailors in
the Baltic, to helpless women
Orders were issued, directing the young
est midshipmen to be sent to the University
of Moscow, where they would be provided
with everything requisite, and to be placed
| under the especial care of the Director of
the College. The men were also provided
by the Russian authorities with comfortable
clothing; and when they were ordered inland
wagons were provided to carry their bag
gage! The first lieutenant had an interview
with the Grand Duke Constantine and the
Grand Duchess, and was treated with great
condescension and affability. He was after
wards honored with an interview with the
Emperor, which was terminated by the EN-
peror proffering him his liberty. An Eruption
of these barbarans into Western Europe,
would in all probability elevate the standard
Of real humanity in that section
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-19

Having sold my stock to my SON. David ii.
Walsh. respectfully solicit for him eontinuapcs Of
the patrcpsEs heretofore extsnded to me-. shell
continue ct the stcrs where sha be pleased to see
INV Z ID eustemern. DAVID WALSH
Nkich00nds Oct. III, s5A 0c 18-{5t g
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-19

u0i VI ILLS StIouSuolu, tHouSH plopaolc, ID
yet uncertain. If it has actually occurred, it
must be owned, as the New York Herald
justly remarks, that either its reputation had
been exaggerated by military report, or that
the science of artillery has been brought to
degree of perfection which, for the future,
will render the strongest natural defences and
the most perfect system of fortifcation an
inefficient protection against the efforts of a
properly equipped .besieging force.
Of the victories on the rivers Alma and
Katcha, there is no doubt. The Russians,
inferior both in numbers and discipline, were
decisively defeated, after brave Defence
1t is true they held strong positions, but not
to be compared with those of the Mexicans
out with great ease from mountain fortifca-
tons, though they were four times his num-
bers.
The Herald states that "the various yer.
sions of the fall of Sevastopol were all to be
traced to the same source, namely: despatch
es forwarded to Omer Pacha at Bucharest;
but the remarkable circumstance, that up to
the sailing of the Baltic no official confrma-
ton of the fact had been received at home
from the English or French commanders in
chief, throws an air of improbability over
the whole story. The hesitation of the No
nitear in publishing the statement, and the
distrust evinced on the London Stock Elk
change, with regard to its correctness also,
justify us in refusing implicit credit to it."
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To-day the race will be for the Jockey Club
purse OF $780, three mile heats for which Rube aud
Die Clappertou have been entered Persons de.
srous OF seeing the race and avoiding the dust. can
do so by taking the eeztra train, which leaves the
Richmond snd Petersburg Railroad Depot, at eleven
o'clock, and return at iour o'clock-only charging
fifty cents for the trip both ways
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Agents for the q American Organ"

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the American Organ" for the State Of New Jersey.
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Mary's, and Calvert counties, Maryland.
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TO got subscribers on any route be may travel.
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F.rplY. December liz, 1854.

FRfDAY, DECEMBER 10, I5D9
) No. Z Of original actions. The State Of Pennsyl-
vania, complainant, "a. the Wheeling and Belmont
Bridge Company. The argument Of the motions
in this case for writ Of sequestraton against the
corporation, and for an attachment against its on
c~s, was argued by Mr., Edwin N. Stanton, in sup.
port thereof and by Mr. Rsverdy johnson, in OPP
position thereto.
No. 4. Robert wickliffe, appellant, w. Thos D,
Ovings. This case was argued by Mr.. Preston for
the appellant. +,
Adjourned till Monday, II o'clock.
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/ We are glad 70 learn that the citizens Of
Washington hsvs displayed their appreciatiye
lasts for works Of real an, by visiting in large
numbers this beautiful piece of statuary.
Every one should see'it andno stranger in the
city should allow the opportunity to escape
him II possesses one charm-a real test of
excellence that the oftener it is seen, the
more it is admired A single visit sinsufiicient
to disclose its numerous beauties
The arrangements made by Mr.. Hollinghead
for the exhibition of the statue are very per-
feet The room is comfortably furnished, and
the disposition of light and shade properly at
tended to- ,f Iii ITO
We published not long since fine descrip-
ton the statue from the pen Of Mr.. billiard,
an American writer The following extract
from work of Mrs. Ellis, the distinguished
English authoress, is equally descriptive:
II have since beheld the Dying Gladiator--a
wonderful production of art Like most Of the
finest specimens OF sculpture it's simplicity is such
that 1t does not strike at first; at least only so
far as TO make you pause TO observe, not to adj
mire; the admiration comes afterward, and in
tide sufficiently deep and strong had been pre-
disposed, by the criticisms of Bell on the works of
art in Rome, to lean rather to the opinion of the
anatomist than the poet, and to think that Byron
had only dreamed when he fancied SO much ex-
preston in the countcnance ola dying slave. But,
after looking for some time at this figure detect
ed myself imagining what must have been his
thoughts, rather than his bodily sensations in that
last moment of existence. His utter abstraction
from the present scene, the shutting out as it
were, from his mind of the thousands around-him,
is very evident on his depressed and fnding coun-
tenance, for such may surely call it, when al
most every one is deceived into the imagination of
an extraordinary and Ivid paleness diffused over
the sinking features.
~ had expected to SEQ more Of muscular dis
tortion, at least more swelling of the muscles, and
perhaps some heaying Of the chest; but, at the
moment we behold the dying gladiator, his agony
is past. 1t is the moment of exhaustion, of faint
ness of death So powerfully is this impression
produced upon the beholders that one scarcely
dares to leave him thus, and might easily be be-
guiled into waiting and waiting until one had just
seen him fall. You win think me absurd when I
say that, for many days after had seen the dying
gladiator, was haunted by wish to know that
he had actually fallen down upon that bleeding
side, and was reposing in the stiffness Of eternal
reatn
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-16

The proposition introduced by Mr. Badge, In
the Senate, to increase the pay Of the mensbors
begins TO attract attention. About the pfopri-
ETY. Of the step, there seems 70 be much differ
ence Of opinion A part Of the newspaper
press advocate the measure, while another por-
ton oppose it bitterly. The following sketch
of the legislation which has taken place on the
subject Of congressional compensation, VIII be
found interesting:
BY the act Of the ED September, 1889, the pay
Of member Of Congress was fixed at SIX dollars a
day. and six dollars for every twenty miles oftrayel
the act to continue in force till the 4h OF March,
1875, after which the compensation was tob
seven dollars day, and seven for every twenty
miles The latter rate was limited to the 4th of March,
1896, On the 10th Of the same month reduction
was made to the fixed in 1889 BY the act of the
10th of March, 1915, change was effected from a
daily TO an annual compensation, the presiding Off
Ger Of each branch receiving IS, 000 and each mem
Der 81 800 the mileage system remaining as before.
The unpopularity of this measure secured its re-
peal on the 9th February, 1877, the act of repeal
to take place after the close Of that session Of
Congress- BY the act Of the 22d Of january, 1918,
the rate now observed was established, Of eight
dollars a day and eight dollars for every twenty
miles of travel between the members residence
and the capital the President pro tenn Of the SEN
ate and the Speaker Of the House, receiving eight
dollars A day additional. a 44ee
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Spirit An virginia.


The following extract from letter written
by gentleman in Botetourt county, Virginia
to friend in this city, has been kindly handed
to US for publication I;
81 am most happy to learn that you have an able
and spirited paper in your city The American
Organ, brought into existence expressly for the
advocacy Of American principles The day is rapid
" approaching when we shall see every true-besrt
ed American advocating the doctrine, that Ameri
cans alone should govern America. We have a
few of tho old spirits Of Seventy-six amongst us
and we also have large number of young and
spirited boys Of the right stripe coming on. The
American party through out this entire section of
country is aroused and the spirit Of victory burns
fervently upon the altar Of every heart This spi-
nit of fire may be attributed mainly TO the nomina
ton OF Henry A. Wise, for the gubernatorial Office
No man that has ever abused the American party
as Mr.. Wise has done, can ever be elected to the
gubernatorial chair Of this good old Common
Of Virginia MY word for Il, We shah beat Mr..
Wise fhcen thousand votes Success to the
American Organ and native American principles
The fire Of 70 is burning throughout the State,
and there Is nothing that can impede its rapid
progressn
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To Advertisers.

We take occasion to warn our advertisers
that no receipts will discharge them from pay
ment for advertising, but those Of our book
keeper. All bills sent out for collection will
have the signature Of our bookkecper attached,
60 wit: F. $. Evans) without which, pay
ments should not be made. We give this eau
ton to avoid all possible difficulty with our
friends. Mr.. Evans is at present the only per-
son authorized to receipt bills for advertising
in the american Organ.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-16

Dates from Sandwich Islands 10 the 9th Of 0cto-
Der, stated that the treaty Of annexation had not
been contaminated
Tho correspondent Of the Herald says, that Mr..
Gregg had addressed letter to the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, insisting upon the immediate con-
terminate forthwith. In consequence Of this, Il
was said that an urgent message was sent for the
Prince Lpoliohee, whose signature only was want
ing. The treaty was looked for at San Francisco
about a fortnight The United States ships St.
Mary's and Portsmouth were still at Honolulu.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-16
New Publications.


GEoaRAPHY ON THE Productive SYSTEM, for
schools, academies, and families. BY Roswell
@. Smith, A. NJ.
This seems TO be very well-arranged book,
comprising great deal Of elementary knowledge
compressed in small compass. The atlas which
accompanies it is really most excellent one, en-
bracing all Of the recent territorial changes which
have taken place in this and other countries. It
contains also, many valuable statistical tables, and
has attached to it-Awhat Is not very common
map of ancient Europe.
Z BY the some author.
A little work designed for children. II is en-
bellished with pictorial cuts; rather novel inno-
walton in books Of this character.
GRADUAL LESSONS IN GRAMMAR or, guide TO the
construction ofthe English language, by the anal
ysis and composition Of sentences. BY David B.
Tower, A. M. H lN
This title-psge indicates the popularity of this
work. The plan is novel one, and appears to be
based upon just and philosophical principles How
far the employment OF this analytical method Of
teaching grammar has proved successful, we are
unable to say but judging from the testimonials,
borne in its favor by competent mon, we should
presume that Il win soon supersede the old systcm
of instruction In this progressive age, not even
our "parts Of speech ss Mrs Malaprop would
say are exempt from the operation Of the univcr-
sal law Of change.
The foregoing books are from the press Of Dan
lei Burgess 4 Co., New York. and can be obtained
from Messrs. Gray 4 Ballantyne Of this city.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-16

s5Y- In answer to our correspondent 60
l1nbus," we have to say that we presume the
general remarks Of an anonymous correspond
ent will not, AZ they ought not to, affect inju-
riously any monetary or insurance institutions.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-16
Our Party i'm Virginia.

We are glad to learn from our correspond
ents in various sections of Virginia, that gen.
eral as well as fixed purpose exists, amongst
our friends, to make Independent nominations
for State officers at the approaching election,
to be held next May. This is unquestion-
ably the only proper and safe course. There
should be no amalgamation with any other
party. Let our friends select competent
able, and experienced men for office--men Of
high and honorable character-men who love
their country, and who are devoted to the
american cause and to the union Of these
States, and vote for them, irrespective Of the
course and policy pursued by the Wing and
Democratic parties In no other way can the
american party" become the ruling power in
the Old Dominion. In no other mode can
they secure the confidence Of the masses Of the
people but by thus convincing them that they
stand aloof from all other parties.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-16

Neither House is in session to-day. Ycstcr-
day after we went to press, bill Tor the relief
Of the heirs Of Baron de Kalb, Of revolutionary
fame, was passed by the House Of Representa-
tives, Nothing else Of importance was dono.
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The New York Times, of yesterday, contains,
in advance Of its publication in England, a
speech of Kossuth's on the European war; II
was to have been delivered on the day the Pa
cific sailed at a meeting held in commemora-
ton of the Polish revolution of 1880. Like
most of this gentleman's illusions, it is rather,
verbose, and not free from egotism. AS mat
ter Of course, he condemns the policy of Eng
land in seeking an alliapce with thrones, in
stead Of unfhrling the banner Of popular rights;
and criticises with severity the manner in
which the war has been conducted. Accord
ing to his idea, the war cannot be successful
until England makes it war of liberty, and re-
pudiating the support of kings, seeks assistance
from the oppressed people of Europe. This is
his old song, again resung with few or no va
riations
The following tribute " he pays to the
valor of the English troops in the Crimea, is
not without some Of his characteristic elo-
quence-though blurred with his customary
egoism and conceit:
First and before all, desire to pay the modest
tribute of my highest admiration to the Heroic ar
my in the East, and with 30 much glory walks the
path of honor, Of danger and Of death, nothing
daunted by the reflection which could not have
escaped the mind of many Of them, that the post
of honor to which they have been sent is certain
ly not the best which might have been chosen to
begin war against Russia with, and that wiser
policy, by not lettering those auxiliary elements
which circumstances imperatively advised to recur
to, might have spared much Of their heroic blood,
all in promising richer results. Sir, can tell
something of what is heroism. The unnamed
demigods of Hungary, who fought the gigantic
struggle Of lS49 may well claim place of immor-
tai renown in the ranks Of the bravest Of the brave
And / who have witnessed this, say history must
go back for centuries to find out battle like that
Of Inkermann, where IA, 900 men resisted vctori-
ously the vaorous attack of so 900 disciplined
troops and where almost every man who fought
on your side laid low one of the enemy.
'The battle of Alma, defective as 1t was in dis
positions and therefore barren in its results has
been glorious in execution and covered with lus-
tire of Immortality the renown Of the British and
French soldiery, but the battle of Inkermann from
the first In rank TO the last, aprodigy Of vaor
scarcely inferior TO the miracle Of Agincourt The
history Of 1884 whatever may be its records about
the States wisdom Of those who rule, viii hand
down with imperishable renown to the admiration
Of posterity, the impetuous ardor Of the French
and the stern and impossible courage Of the Brit
tons, who fought in the Crimea However, they
fight on battlefield richer In glory than in posi-
bic results and richest In death. One more such
victory ms that of Inkermann and the army is lost
1t is a sad consolation to know that the tombs Of
the glorious dead around Sebastopol can say, ike
those Of Thermopylm, "Wanderer, tell England
thou hast seen US lain obedient to our country's
lawsn EfH
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BArrrsx--RrvIvsL.-lTo Sunday quite
a large number Of ladies and gentlemen are 10 re-
ceive the ordinance Of baptism, At the 18th street
Baptist Church, and ~ this new temple OF worship
Is always filed 70 overlooking, advise our friends
TO 20 early. The revival Of religion Is expanding
In interest and success. ,
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ICY We would like to converse with our
correspondent "E Pluribus Unum" before we
publish his communication
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AHEAD OF ALL ComPETIToRs.

AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITORS.
IUST received one Of Neill, Duross, ~
- Co.'S first premium Pianos splendid instru.
ment in tone and beauty Of workmanship: Call and
examine for yourselves. Ncill, Duross, a Co.'S Pi-
anocs received the first premium At the late exhibit
ton Of the Maryland Institute over all competitors.
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dec 1e-.eo3t Agents
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Iarr1r RooK NOV. ah. ls64.

Hoths ANVN. 10, tovf.
The undersigned, 70 whom the matters Of differ
ence between George d. Prentice, Esq, and M.
Butt Hewson, ESQ, have been submitted by their
mutual friends for final decision have examined all
the papers connected with the controversy, and
upon full consideration, we decide that Mr. Hewson
shall withdraw. his communication of the 22d in
slant, to Mr. Prentice, for the purpose of allowing
Mr., Prentice to modify, in accordance with our
Judgment his communication to Mr.. Hewson, and
that upon communication thus modified, being
made by Mr.. Prentice TO Mr.. Hcwson, as may hon
orably be done, the same taken in conncxion with
the communication Of Mr.. Prentice TO him, dated
November 23d and marked, ought to be, and must
in our Judgment, entirely satisfactory TO Mr.. Hew
son, as a man of honor, and after that there will
be no further cause OF difficulty between the par
ties, but the matter win be adjusted honorably to
both. g. FIN. NoLASp,
a.ais PmIIrr II. RAIFoRp,
t.c i4 tt HN~ ALBERT PIKE.