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REV. DIR. DUFF.

The New York Herald re-publishes from
the Edinburg Witness, the speech of the Rev
DR. Duff, before the General Assembly of the
Free Church of Scotland in the United States
and Canada. DIR. Duff is celebrated cler-
gyman of the Free Church of Scotland, and
has lately been travelling in the United
States. He thus refers to his visit to Wash
ington:
sire to reach the capital this great country-Was
ngton. Arrived there, I found the same kind of
feeling pervadng the people of all shades of politics
OF course they manifest certain pecuartes of ha bit
and manner but did not 60 there to find little
tiers for petty patry carPing criticism. went to
what was worthy OF being seen; yea and TO be edif
ed. With regard to the civil head of that great
public l must speak of him as found him. I was ut
ferly astonished after being accustomed the unap
proachable distance of their high mightnesses and
other royalties in the Old World, to tiud the new of
this great country America. with commerce nearly
equal to our own and resources which in time will
prove vastly superior. coming down stairs like pr-
vate gentleman plainly dressed without fuss or
show or parade; and demeaning himself with be-
ngn kndliness of manner. well the greatest SIM
pcity, camne ss, and dignity, such became the
head of such great country Here there
footman others arrayed in scarlet golden dra-
pery or parti-colored rsiment-no tinsel, no pomp,
no display whatever have wish to crafty a
sicky taste by making reference to the style OF
western life, the household economy, or the pi lsate
conversations but must say that the inquiries which
this exalted parsonage made about sundiy affairs the
knowledge which he professed of what was going on
everywhere and the desire to know about the
sting state of things particularly in British In
dis, were of nature to indicate that he
of erasping and reaching intelligence; and, what
might be the opinion of partizans that he
not orthy TO fill the high office which he
holds the head of the greatest republic the world
has ever seen. {Cheers) His lady, rejoice to say
appeared to be Christian out and out; and right glad
was to find such q lady assocsted in the more pr-
vate duties OF the positon occupied by the sue
cesssr of the immortal Washington. While here,
had offers of service In every conceivable way-eve-
ry thing done by Senators and members of the
House OF Representatives, ten thousand times more
than could be looked for, and could not help saying
of it all, it 10 the Lord's doing.
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OFFICE VIRGINIA CENTRAL r. COZ
Richmond, May q, l854.}
NHARGES FOR FREIGHT AT

IOTIUWTHg
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, In conformity with the instructions of
the Stockholders the Board has had under considers
ton the Tariff of Rates. and s of opinisn that
it requires thorough revision, which will probably
result in charge of plan upon which it is founded
1t is therefore
Resolved, That the President and Superint tendent
Transportation be, and they hereby appointed
committee whose duty it shall be to make out pew
Tarlf OF Charges and report the same to the Board
for its cons ration at early day practicable
But the Board being also satisfied that changes
should be at once made in the rates now charged it
is further resolved that until Tariff of Rates
shall be adopted the present shall be temporari
ly modified.
Resolved, That charges made in consideration of
the building and working the Mountain Top Track
should be made in part in the general rates. and not
exclusively on busine west of the Blue Ridge.
my so j. GARRETT Sect,v
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BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs are the on y
ihfalibe remedy known to man for the cure of Dys-
pepsia, Diarrhoea Cholc, Nervous Headache, Ague
an and Fever, Sour Stomach and General Debility
Ihey are manufactured ofvesetabe matter entirely y
perfectly safe in their use by all aeee sexes and
conditions, and are very paiatable to the taste.
Price, Soc. per bottle
be had at all TIE principal drug stores in the
dress + RaKER
je 17-d6m Propriator
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E9 FARM FOR SALE.-For sale, a
-A- FARM in the county of Henrico, about five
miles from Richmond between the Old Turnpike
and the Richmond and Frederick sburg Road con.
tanning about $50 acres75 of which are cleared the
balance well wooded.
There is good dwelling the farm with six
rooms, together with ice house, barn. stable and all
necessary out houses. Terms accommodating. APP
ply to JAMES PHILLIPS,
At Mr: Holma.'s Grocery, cor. lst and B road sts.
IL 8-d& clmt
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81 FARMS FOR SALE.-A Farm of
Ok $50 acres in Henrico county, miles from Rich
mOnd haifn cultivation, nearly all of which has been
limed and produces Wheat. Corn and Clover well.-
The wood land contains fine timber and large
quantity of wood. The York River Railroad will run
near TO 1t. Health, water and society first rate.
The purchaser can have the use of the farm hands
till the end of the year.
The buildings and we'll arranged.
About 200 acres of the above are mud land, pro6u
cling fine hay, and other crops
Also, Farm of 81 acres half mile East of Rich
mond, with new aud handsome cottage buildings
having an excellent market garden, now producing
hne vegetables, and On which much labor has been
spent
All the land is highly improved. Apply to
je l7-d&ciw RICH HILL JR
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IN NOTICE TO ALL IN

EnrD NOTICE TO ALL IN
/ ETgrTvyT WANT OF TRUNkS.-The sub
- stVGpEt seribeY has now in store the largest
aud greatest variety of TRUNKS,
ARPET BAGS and VALiCES ever offered for sale
4 this city Among them are Sole Leather Trunks
y; Brown's make, that cannot be exceiied either in
4suty Of finish or durability by any other msnufac
g. in the country. All Of which will be sold low
ALEX HILL,
D. 10 No. I27 Main st, Richmond.
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= Ten LINES Oh LESS MAXI sauArE: lonss,
BILE In advsues d - sa sAs pss.'
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A CARD.-The Subscriber would

"a A CARD The Subscriber would
'sszP respectfully intimate to his friends and the
~, public generally that he has returned TO his
Old stand, III Main street, opposite the Ex-
Feeling grateful for the very liberal patronage be-
'0Wed upon him heretofore, would respectfully soi
III a continuance of the same He would say thst ii
ali be his constant aim keep all articles in his
ine-sueb rs BREAD, CAKES and CRACKERS
hdt VIII please the most fastidious.
Also, for the accommodation of those living in the
ppef part OF the city, and in connection with his
X &C on Main street, he has opened house as a
7 ,hEhf one door above 7th street, Broad, and
te!y occupied by Mrs Lyons as Millinery Estab-
shment, where all articles in his line Of business
=" ID be kept.
Oiders from the country respectfully solicited and
rwarded with care.
ny 2S-2m K. ADAM.
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BATHS! BATHsi! BATHsl!!-Hot Cold and
Shower Baths can be had daily at the Hair Dressing
Shaving and Shampooning Saloon under the Ameri.
can Hotel-entrance on llth street
Single Bath Is cents, or five tickets for 81
ie 1G
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FLETCHER's HAIR Tonic, prepared by
John johnson, has surpassed all other preparations
for the hair. 1t acts like magic in eradicating Dan
drut and curing eruptons of the head, which is so
prevalent among children during the Summer season.
But above all it is wonderful in preventing greyness
Ii your hair is turning grey, few applications will
stop its progress; is there preparation for the
hair that is equal TO Fletchers in dressing hair. 1t
mparts to the hair rich and healthy appearance one
two applications week being sufficient to keep it
in healthy state. No ladies toilet should be with
out bottle. 1t can be had heretofore. by apply
ing at A. DUVAL'S, Messrs. BENNETT BEERS
VIM ADCOCK CO., Main street, and to Messrs
THOMAS TAYLOR and JOHN II. BLAIR, Bird
street; or at the SALOON, under the American Ho-
tel
N. B.-No charge fer trial. nv l9
PROoLAMA tt N.-Friends, cOuntrymen
and lovers hear me for my cause, and be silent
that you may hear; discard prejudice that you may
believe, and readfacts that you may act neg gently
Who that is young but values the luxurant locks Of
youth and beauty Who, that is middle.sged, but
shudders at Grey Hairs Who that is old but would
avert Badness If any, speak,-for him have | Of
tended. As none speak, then none have | offended
in addressing twenty -four millions of people.
Not one of these many million who have attes sted
the virtues of Lyons KATHAIRON, for Preserving
.Restoring and Beautifying the Hair, but will pro.
claim its beneficial effects far and near One tlial
will convince the most increduous.
Sold uniform. for % cents, by every Druggist in
America. ID. s. BARNES, Proprietor
5-lm l6l RrOaduay N "
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ABEL u. MAYO, ATTORNEY At LAW AND
NOTARY PUBLIC.-Othc on Franklin street, unde.
the Metropolitan Hall. Richmond, Va mol
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A. ISsa, HOSTING MACHINES AND
fH$3l TRUCKS--Those most approved are
II iNF1Ao made by me. Samples of which may be
ne4 Hill ES seen at essrs. Crenshsw Co.'s, north
= 'lii n side of Basin. Ordersleft with them will
l- filled on the terms sent directly to
he advantages OF these articles too numerous TO
Alt Ia an advertisement. Call and see them.
n. L.. BATES, Manufacturer
East Falls, Avenue, between Pratt and
10 N-i2m Lombard sts., Baltimore, Md
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THE SPAHIs on BEDouIs CAvALBY.-Among the
French troops nj Gallipoi. there are noce more
picturesque than the squsdrons Of the LIST regiment
Of Spahis. They are thus described: 'sThey are
mere Bedouins: wild, fery-eyed men, graceful and
well proportioned, wrapped In flowing burnous of
white and red, riding steeds a. wild ~ themselves.
stirrupiess aud ssddleiess they may be seen
scamperine like madmen over the country, - II Ia
mere wantonness. or stalking through the ba
zaars " ith such eager looks that the shopkeepeTl
insiinetiveiy creep more cosely 10 their treasured
soods'
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AMERICAN HOTEL
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
J. MILDEBERGER SMITH, PRoPRIEron,
ss15-ly Forneriyat Jones's Hotel, Philadelphia
SIGHT DRAFTS ON NEW ORLEANs-In
sums to sut purchasers, for sale at all times by
b. .MACMURDO, at Exchange Bank.
dec S6-d6m
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g. APPLEYARD, CoMmls
~ sion MERcaasTs, Office on North side of the
! Ash They viii attend to ihs sale OF TOBACCO.
DkN. WHEAT. FLOUR. &c aud will promptly
slte orden for the purchase of goods ot all kinds
w sl
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THE DAILY DISPATCH,
ny J. A. COWARDIN.

rb. DAILY DISPATCH 10 served to Subscribers
lns - QUARTER CENTS PER WEEK, payable
% - - csryier weekly. Price for mailing, 81 year
10 sdvsnce.
,.. WEEKLY DISPATCH Is issued every Fri.
A.. md mai led 10 subscribers at 81 per annum.
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MuRDER OF SHERIFF.-The Galena (Iilinois)
Daily Advertiser of June I'd, says deplorable az
fair occurred at McGregor, Iowa, which resulted
In the murder of the Sheriff of Clayton county The
Sheriff went on board Z steamboat aud served a
writ of attachment on the boat; he received blow
on the back of the head that rendered him sense
less The boat then left with the Sheriff, but land
ed him in the above condition, in lone place. be.
tween McGregor aud Clayton City, where he was
found. He died soon after.
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The Episcopal Convention in Rhode Island ad.
journed without electing Bishop for the Diocese
Rev. DIR. Williams, Assistant Bishop, Of connec
ticu'. was invited to perform cpiscopate duties Ia
the Diocese until the meeting OF another Couven
ton, special or annual
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THE DAILY DISPATCH

~ me GIcuisiion of the DAILY DISPATCH
Richmond combined eiA INC Dahy papers Of
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aNyG CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES

&EN CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES,
G2S2T CARRIA g Z S.--THOS. CLEMMITT,
10th street. near the Banks, Richmond, Va, manu-
tscturer ofCARRIAGES, BAROUCHES ROCKA.
WAYS aud BUGGlES. favites the attention of all
in want of such articles assuring them that he does
not deal in Yankee work that they will get the best
materials and wor kmanship in his Carriages, which
he warrants equal to any in the city, and at price
thst cannot fail 10 please. NH Is to
p-p-- HACKS FOR HIRE.-I
rNNA-N-l have two or three very fine Hacks,
with geute horses and careful drivers hire fa-
miles and the public. which may always be had by
applying at Mr.. Thompson MAYORS stables on 18th
street, opposite the United States Hotel.
Families and others needing handsome and safe
turn ont, on any OCCASION may rely upon being
commodated BY serding me their orders
lie lS-lmE WALTER DIXIE
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An AGKp IHsoLsxNr.-Reccntiy. IN London. 3
female aged a. sent 10 prison tor four nnoAtb4
for contracting debt without reasonable ssPscss'
ton OF psyinglt.
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SPECIAL NOTICES
~,
THERE are few things which afford

greater pleasure than sitting down to write potie nj
the celebrated Hoofand German Bitters. because We
are iny conscious we comforting public benefit
oa our heaft tells us that BY notices many have
from death by dyspepsia, liver complaint DC for the
cure OF which 10 certain Ii is preprYed and soId
store; 20 No l2o, Arch street, Philadelphia.
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On Saturday last an inquest was held In York,
upon the body OF James Ciohesey, the Individual
Who on Friday evening while 10 quarrel with
one John Mcintyre, in Chambers street, was felled
to the pavement by blow with the net OF the lat
ter and died in the course OF % minutes after
wards. The jury rendered the verdict that CLONE.
sey came to his death in the manner stated. and
that the blow was given without intent to produce
serious results, and under excitement produced by
repeated assaults from deceased. Mclatyre was
discharged from custody, but held In $1,000 bonds
10 await the action OF the grand jury.
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FOR COUGH OR GOLD, use the best re-
medy known, viz: STABLER'S ANODYNE CHER.
KY ExPECTORANT, medicine which has saved
the ves OF thousands, is used in ther practice by
hundreds OF the most experienced physicians. many
OF whom have given rheir testimony in writing that
1T Is more reliable than any other proprietary med
cine with which they acquainted" for the cure of
cold, it may be the precursor of Conmmption. and
speedily lead you to your grave.
Every family ought to keep this medicine on hand,
ready for instant use
Price of EACH only SO cents or six bottles for S25O
See descriptive pamphlets, to be had gratis of the
agents.
Z. Fl. STABLER & CO., Proprietors,
Wholesale Druggists, Baltimore.
PURCELL, LADD CO,
Wholesale Agents, Richmond.
And by Druggists and Merchants generally through
out slrglnla je l9-d&c12t
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l.,
tLL no. III stanton street, New York was trouble ed
WIN Liver Complaint for long tme and after try
ins @ many remedies was advised to try Dr. McLANE5S
CfLE STATED LIVER PILLS. She did SO. and
says S Una. with one box she was etfsctualy cured
ana general irregusrity of the bowels are all dis,
eases originating in the prolific cause as is4so
tnst dIeadfn scourge, Dyspepsia. Those who are
ahficted with any of the above enumerated disea
may rest assured that the source of all their mala-
DIES Is IN the liver and for its correction the best
medy ever offered to the public IL DR. MeIsne,s Cs
iebrated Liver Pills. Try them. The money re-
funded if not satisfactory -
r. 3. The above valuable medicine also DR. M.
LANES Celebrated VERMIFUGE, can now be
had at all respectable Drug Stores in this city
!" Purchssers will be careful to ask for and
take none but DR.. M'LANE'S LIVER PILLS
All Others in comparison are worthless
PURCELL, LADD CO., Druggists,
Je iS-o&clW Richmond, Va.
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CHILDREN'S ANKLE TIL

eeeesss0 of superior quality, black, bronze and
white together with very large supply of Boetees
Of every color and of very superior quality. at 43
Main ST.. by je III VIM. WALSH.
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SINcuLAR-The New Orleans Crescent, Of d. .
l4th, says: ~ -
the buildings consumed on Magazine street I few
weeks since; but among the rubbish coaysyod frpm
thence two fesnoral bones were discovered and Ia
ken 10 the Corouers oflice. Al rst they weru sup.
posed to belong 10 the same individaa bat closer
examinations discioses the fact that they are two
thigh bones Of the right leg. thus showing that two
men ai least were destroyed inthe conaagraliOu--
and what u more, they have nsver been missed.
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Supreme C0urt--In Chambers.
Before Hon. Judge Roosevelt.
THE STREET CLEA

THE STREET CLEANING CONTRACT.
Bernard McCaHerty against George q. GlasieTl
Superintendent of Streets aud Lamps, the Mayor
Aldermen, &C., of New York.-Mr. Sanford ap
peared on behalf Of plaintiff who has obtained
temporary Injunction against the Superintendent of
Streets and Lamps, restraining him from entering
into any contract with certain parties for cleaning
the first, second, third or fourth districts of the
city. The grounds upon which the injunction was
obtained were those stated at length in McCaferty
communication, already published in the proceed.
ings of the Board of Aldermen, namely that he
had rendered contract for each of those wards fol-
lesser sum than the parties to whom Mr.. Glasei
had awarded the contract and that the plaintiff was
entitled to the contract he being the lowest bidder
Mr.. r. j. Dillon, Corporation Counsel, appeared
to show cause why the injunction SHOULD not be
made perpetual. The defendant Glazier, admits
that the bids made by the plaintiff are correctly
stated; but he AYERS that there were various bids
made for the contracts that not set forth in the
complaint. Mr. Glasier denies all the allegations OF
the plaintiff relative to the awarding of the con-
tracts, and the conversations with McCaferty; he
admits that the plaintiff was the lowest bidder for
the third ward and would have been entitled to the
contract if he had not failed to comply with the
provisions OF the amended charter; that in award
ing the contract for the first ward the plaintiff dill
not attend at the Commissioners office, and it was
accordingly given to the next lowest bidder; tina.
the contracts for the second third and fourth wards
were given to the lowest bidders who appeared, and
were willing to accept, and that they were the only
persons entitled under the charter
The Court reserved decision.
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Superior Couri---Csencral Term.
Chief Justice Oakley and Hon, Judges Duer, Campbell,
SUsson, and Hoffman the bench.
DECISIONS.


JUNE 17.--Peter d. Muller, cs. limos X. Eno.--
This was suit TO recover the price of lawns sold
the defendant ON the 10th of February, lS49. The
plaintiff cold defendant $500 yards of lawns pack
ed IN fourteen bales, a. III cents per yard, eight
months credit. For the defence, it was commended
that the goods were sold by sample, and that the
seller represented the sample fair specimens Of
the fourteen bales, and that the faith Of such
presentations the purchase was made. The bala
were not exhibited, nor were they accessible for en-
animation ard The samples and representations wet
OF a sound, nerchantabe article. But when exam
int d. subsequent to the delivery they were found II
be tender, which rendered their value 81 700 lesf
than they would have been, had they correspondet
with the samples, and this sum was claimed as de-
duction from the price. The goods arrived at New
York in January and the greater part OF them were
sent to the United States bonded warehouse. On
The 18th of February, the sale was completed and
the fourteen bales sent to the defend ants store.
The defendant opened the bales az they wanted to
ell the goods, and sold siderable part Of them
It private sale by pieces, and ut the end Of four
We weeks the goods, as they alleged, were found
% be tender and the residue were sold by ,tion,
where they brought from eight and half to eight
and threeqtarter cents per Yard the marketable va
TIC OF the sound article, at that time, being
rom TO o cents. The jury made an allowance
for the damaged state OF the goods Of 1897 o. The
Veraict was given on the grounr that the sale by
sample, under the circumstances of the amount
cd TO an implied warrantee that the goods cores
pended with the sample But whether the implied
werrantee arose from the samples, was strength
encd by Testimony TO show that IL was an absolute
representation, the rule must be the same, which
requires prompt announcement Of the ground the
purchaser means to assume and the implication Of q
wsrrantee. attached to purchase Of goods should
endure no longer than reasonable time ne :essary
for their examination. Judgment for plaintiff, on
the verdict, with costa.
&c Forest MGnace vs. The Hudson Ricer Rail.
Toad Company.--Judgment of special term to be
modified.
Tss'ac, Nfincr w. JaJSs Cidyk.-Appeal dismissed
without costs; order 10 be modified.
Nfcholas Mcdonald W. Tic Hedson Rtrer Rail-
roGa Ccmpany.--Iudgmerto Of special term affirmed.
!. Nichoias Bus,e,d IS. Richard r. Biydeabwgh.--
Appeal dismissed and Judgment for defendant.
Lbene-er n. Stacy vs. John acknowledgment
for plaintiff IL he consent TO reduction otherwise new
trial ordered; judgment Tor 81 81 81
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might say that about IS 600 bad been collected IN
that city for the same object (Cheers) He men.
toned these facts with the most heartfelt gratitude
indicative OF the kindness Of Providence in open
ing the hearts Of Christians to employ their substance
for the furtherance Of this great and good work.
(Applause) or all these contributions full and de-
tailed account would In due time be given.
The Assembly having heard DR.. Duff on the sub
ject Of his recent visit to the Northern States Of
America and to Canada, and having learned that he
had receiveda warm and cordial welcome there, ex-
press the hope and the prayer that the visit may be
blessed to the drawing Of the bonds of friendship
more closely between the churches and nations 80
intimately allied.
The Assembly then adjourned.