The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-26
R / G b n 0ND, VA:
SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST es, 1854.
V IRGINIA.


RUMoRs OF DuEL.-The Norfolk Courier no
tiees rumor of an expected duel between Mr.
Charles X. Mallory and Mr. Rea of Hampton-the
latter brother OF the sheriff of Elizabeth City
connfy-arisirg from an affray between MIR. Mallo
ry and the sheriff, which Mr. Rca the brother, re
sented and challenged Mr.. NJ. to "trial at arms.
Mr.. H. was arrested in Norfolk on Tuesday nich
on his wsy to North Carolina, and required to give
security in the sum of $1,000 to keep the peace
Mr.. Malone, of Portsmouth, becoming his securi
ty. The Courier sdds:
The friends of Mr.. Rea, we understand, were
hunting for him all day yesterday. to prevent il
possible the rencounter, with what success we
have not been able 10 learn. The report is that the
gentleman landed at Sewalfs point. and that both
parties are now on their way to the dueng ground.
Mr. Mallory is feared, will forfeit his bail rather
than torego the meeting with Mr. Rea
P. S.-Since the foregoing was in type we have
received the Norfolk Argus. of yesterday, from
which We are glad to learn that the difficulty be
tween Messrs. Mallory and Rea has been AMIGA.
bly, adjusted
OYsTERs.-The people of Wheeling, without the
fear of cholera before their eyes, are luxuriating
on oysters. As bivalyes do not grow in the mou-
tans, they have TO be transported over considera-
bic piece of territory before they transport the epi-
cures Of the Iron City; and it must be remembered
that oysters, unlike wine are not improved by age.
A GooD IDEA.-The Managers of the Ohio S.ate
Fair have issued fine lithograph, giving view of
their entire grounds, avenues, tents, and decora-
tions. The Managers of the Virginia State Fair
might adopt this plan with profit.
DINwIpDIE.- The Democrats of Dinwiddie have
expressed preference for Hon. Henry A Wise, as
candidate for governor.
BARNUM's SHow.-The editor of the Farmvills
Journal went to see Barnums Menagerie, the other
day, and says Il is by no means so much of hum
bug as some of the papers have represented it to
be. He takes exceptions to nothing but the wax
figures.
Pref. ELECTS DEscENT.-We learn from the
Southside Democrat, that after successful excur
sion of about q miles, Elliott landed safely with his
balloon at a creek separating Dnwiddie from
Amelia, on the estate of Captain Thomas Scott
The negroes who saw the balloon descend, were
very much frightened, but soon summed up sufi-
cient courage to approach the monster. Mr.. FL
liott returned to Petersburg the same night
AN INCIDENT OF THE CHoLERA-The Char
lottesvlle Jefersonan, alluding to the appearance
of cholera in Staunton, says:
1t is said that in funeral procession passing
shop where whiskey was sold, stopped and ask ed
for some of the fiery liquid; he was advised not to
drink, but tosk the fatal glass ia his hand, saying
know it will kill me if drink it, but must do it,
He drank il, and was soon afterward corpse.
The Jeffersonian throws out the following sug.
ges.ion:
NJ bor cf.ax
as contractor CT laborer unless he would give an
express pledge not to sell or drink intoxicating IL
quors, the work at the tunnel would go on without
any delays. The Orange and Alexandria Railroad
invariably enter into such q bargain with every
contractor on their road.
SELF-MADE MAN.-The papers generally are
publishing an item to the effect that Mr. Lewis, the
member Of Congress elect from the Kanawha dis.
trict, was once tailor and so accomplished that
he made himself distinguished individual, long
since departed, remarked that "clo,h makes the
maa." If Mr. Lewis was good tailor, he un.
doubtedly made reputations for. many others be-
sides himself. 1t is said that by hard toll he pro.
cured the means OF acquiring an education and
subsequently studied law. Such men deserve to
succeed.
hiUs1cAL-Madame kroliman, formerly Miss
last Tuesday evening.
FIRE IN PoRTeMoUTH. -Messrs. Ninemeyer &
Whites lumber yard, in Portsmouth, was burnt
out by an iucendisry on Wednesday night twill
not affect their business operations.
The Norfolk Argus states that the lumber and a
store house occupied by Messrs. NJ & W.-but not
their principal store filed with lime hay, cement
guano &c, were destroyed The lose ia about
$4,000; covered by insurance. The building be-
longed to DR.. Cook, of Norfolk also insured
Several adjacent houses were injured
SEABoAED AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-The Nor.
folk Beacon learns that the Executive Committee
of this Society have made heavy contracts for the
erection of buildings and the improvement of the
agricultural fair and exhibition will begin on the
oath OF October. Hon. Kenneth Rayner will de.
liver the address.
The Union7ille Is. c. Journal, of the 18th inst
says:
Mr.J Meng's house was struck by liehtning.
on last Saturday, about o'clock P NJ The elec-
tricty was caught by the lightning rod and conduc
ted as far down as the first staple or hook which
being larger than the rod, the consequence was the
staple attracted the electricity and conducted i,
down the chimney into the parlor below, doing
the same time setting the house on FIRE The FIRE
however, was Immediately ex,inguished Fortu
nately no one was injured. Such lightning rods
are worse than useless. The point of the rod was
melted considerably
Many old buildings throughout the country are
protected by lightning rode constructed in the man
ner described above; and it is with difficulty tina,
the owners of one can be convinced OF the danger
oil It. The impression seems to be general that q
lightning rod, no matter how constructed, is com
plete safeguard during thunder storm. But the
instance we have quoted is not the first that we
have heard OF resulting from fastening a rod to
chimney by means of iron bolts.
STEAMBOAT CAPuzED-Ihe steamer Sylvester
Webb, from New Orleans to the Balize, capsized
on the 18th inst, while disehareing freight at land
ing in the parish Of Plaquemines. Capt. Sharp was
killed by the falling Of barrel, and two negro wo
men were drowned.
The Charleston Theatre will soon open under
the management Of s. B. Dufied, with John Sloan
a. stage manager Among the company are to be
Mr.. and Mira Nsgle. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan. Mrs. and
Miss Cappell, Mr.. Little, Miss Kate Ludlow, and
Miss Mary Hill.
The home editors Of the Picayune have come In