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WATER TIGHT CONFERENCE.-The YES
TA.-Among the various means recommend
ed to prepare against the dangers Of future
collisions, it is strange that more stress is
not laid on the means by which the Vesta,
the vessel that came in collision with the
Arctic, was saved. That is, the construction
of vessels Nth water tight compartments.-
This is the first instance since the construc-
ton of vessels having these compartments,
in which one of them has come in collision
with another vessel, and under the most ter
rible ordeal, it has proved eminently success
full. With the whole bow of the vessel torn
away, so that the people on the Arctic could
actually look into the fore hold of the Vesta
and see portions of her cargo, the Vesta
reached land in safety. The Arctic could
have done the same if she had been similar
ly constructed. The travelling public ought
to insist that this great and reliable safe
guard for human life should be adopted in
all sea going vessels carrying passengers
The only objection to it is the space it occu-
pies, but this objection is of no Importance in
comparison with the value of human life, es-
pecially in vessels engaged in the Transports
ton of passengers rather than of freight
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

TO THE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS VISIT
ING THE CITY If you wish to set your HAIR cut
your Whskers changed to beautiful black or brown
color. just call HOBSON. at Ihs Hair Dire ssing,
Shaving, Shampooning and Bathing Saloon, under
the American Hotel.
N. Blot Cold and Shower Baths can be had
daily, from A. M. to P. M, and Saturday to III
trance on 18th street. oc SS-ts
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KNOCKED DOWN. stranger calling him.
self John Watson, and hailing from Baltimore,
while passing along Cary street. near l7Ih last Sa.
turday night, between the hours Of III and l2
O'Clock. He saw the man that struck him, and
thinks he must have been taken for some other
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

FIRE WoRKs.-The Armory Band will
give grand display of Fire Works at the Armory
next Monday night, the receipts to be applied to
the purchase OF their new Silver Instruments We
understand that they have gone to heavy expense
to get up an exhibition worthy of themselves and
the occasion, and sincerely hope that the public
will give them such encouragement as they richly
deserve. Every man, woman and child in the
city should purchase tickets this entertainment
whether they attend it or not
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

I .ANGHORN'S SUPERIOR FAMILY
oess '' BACON e ~ I ISAsKrsvILL.
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ORDERKD oEr.-Mary Ann Hill, Henri
CO free negro, was arrested BY officer Tyler and
brought before the Mayor charged with remaining
In the city improperly. She was ordered to return
TO her native place at once.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

We INVITE ATTENTION to the sale THIS
Cstharine and Baker streets and Brook Avenue =,
tho property 10 Of that chsrsster likely to prove a.
vantageous to the purchasers. Bee auction rales
oc q TAYLoR 4 WILLIAMS. Aucts
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"SPEAK OF ME AS / AM-NoTHNG tx
TENUATE. OR AUGHr SET DOWN IN MALIcE."-Capt.
CANoT-The authenticity of the book lately issued,
dssor the advs lures of Captain Canot while en-
gagged in the African Slave Trade, has been doubted
Besides the letter of DR.. w Lugenbesl published
some weeks since. which assures the public that the
Captain is veritable parsonage his own letter to
essrs Mortimer Mowbray, certifying to the good
eff, ctof Hampton's Vegetable Tincture on his rheu
matism. puts the question at rest 1t can be seen in
ITS appropriate plaee.--Norfols Neios -s
:, We have no hesitation in recommending to inva.
lids the medicine for time advertised in Thea.
columns under the name of "Hampton's Vegetable
Tincture."
is steadily kept in many families In this city, and
is valued tonic and restorative, in all diseases Of
debility, nervous arrangement, rheumatism, &C.
Wheeling Inteliigeacey.
You need only to inquire of your neishbor if you
would be convinced of the good effects OF the great
medicine Of the day-HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE
TINCTURE! In Dyspepsia, Rheumatism general
nervous Debility--especialy offemales-t has shown
its over to restore health Savannah Neps
Sold In Richmond by o. A. STRECKER and PUR.
CELL. LADD q CO., and by all the Druggists in
Petersburg and elsewhere. Call and get Pamphlets
gratis oc x-d&cts
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SPECIAL NoTIcE.-.Country Merchants
and others are respectfully invited to attend INV auc-
oon seles Of Watches. Jswelry and Fancy Goods, 1t
ny stores no. l6 Main st.. THIS EVENING, ct
ELIAS HALE,
tt Auction and Com. Merchant, los Main It.
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT or RICHMOND. Oct. 81.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED,
Schr. Jane C. Doughty, Murphy, Philadelphia,
mdze. @
schr. Josiah Acorn. Merrell, Maine, lime, Luther
Libby.
Brig Torcello, Geyer, Lubes, plaster, Davenport,
Allen Co.
Schr. Geo. Luf, veasey Boston, plaster, Jno- H.
Claiborne.
Schr John Beatty, Wercott, Philadelphia, coal, 8.
P. Halves
schr. Hebe, North, Baltimore, mdzs., w. D. Col
quit Co
Schr. Maid, BROMLEY. Baltimore, mdze., w. D.
Colquitt K Co.
schr Sylvester Gesner, Garrison, Albany, lumber,
j. Gum.
SAILED,
Steamship Roanoke, Skinner, New York, mdzs
and passengers.
Steamship City of Richmond, MitchelL Phiadsl-
phia, mdze and passengers.
Steamer Pocahontas Jones, Baltimore, mdze., Lud.
lam 4 Watson.
Brig Eliza Merrithew, Griffin, Boston, mdze.,
Shields q Soinerville. ~
schr. Southerner, Parrett, New York, mdze., Ran
kin L. Barker.
Schr. Abdel Kader, Brown New York, mdze.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

MLANEs VERMIFuGE.-N0 remedy ever
invented has been successful as the great worm
medicine of DR.. Milan. All who have used it. have
been equally astonished snd delighted at its wonder
full energy and efficacy. To publish ell the testimo-
malls in its favor. would fill volumes; we must there
fore content ourselves with brief abstract of few
Of them.
Japhet C. Allen, of Amboy, gave dose to a child
years old, and it brought away 80 worms. He soon
after gave another doss to the same ehild, which
brought sway 80 more, making 1873 in about IL
hours.
Andrew Downing, of Cranbury township, Venan-
80 county. gave his child one tes-spoonfu and she
passed III worms. Next morning, repetition of
the dose, she passed lis more
Jonathan Houghman, of West Union, Park ceun-
ty, Ia, writes that he is unable supply The demand
a. the people in his shborhood say, after trial OF
the others, that none is equal to Dr. MLane's Yer
IN fuge.
Messrs. D & J. w. Cotton, of Winchester, lad T.,
happened last spring to act some of this Vermiiuss
After selling few bottles. the demand became so
great for II, that their stock soon exhaustsd-
They state that 1t has produ :ed the best effect wher
ever used and is very popular among thu people.
T. S-Dr. MLane's Celebrated Vermifuge also his
Liver Pills, can now be had at all respectable Drug
Stores in this city.
u Purchasers will please be careful to ask for,
and take none but DR. M'LANE'S VERMIFUGE-
All others, in comparison, worthless
&C 23-d&c1w
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A New ALLY-There is standing order
In the United States Navy against permitting
women to accompany their husbands in 60
vernment vessels. The highest officer is not
allowed the society of his affectionate spouse
except by special permission. When that
permission has been granted, great inconve-
nience generally follows. an unusual wear
andrear of the ships canvass in taking in sail.
in every fresh breeze, and remark able de.
mand for the use of the ships boats when in
harbor. Itwould seem pity that the same
rule was not embraced by the French and
English armies.
The New York Herald refers in the follow
ing amusing manner to Madame st. Arnaud,
who has accompanied the Marshal on his
expedition to the East
lht Heal pictor la the Cri,aea We have seer M
mentson made OF the active part which n adame St
Afnaud TOOK In the invasion of the Crfmea There
~ was, nevertheless, a. busy and prornipers m
ever me delay 10 the departure Of the expedition
~ well known. occasioued bv tbe large
smoent o. baggage which this lsdy took Ont ~itf
,sn 81 Ience, amounting, It is said 10 sone.
~ .rase hundred bandboxes As French
womane traps are exceedingly frail and $500.
delicate handling Il was found nacs... oa Isqu',e
ADDITIONAL transports for their convey.rcs ~ ,S
Chersonnean Pepinsula- 1t is said IL, ,hs VIZ
mination to attack Sebastopol was II. 80, uo'el
coup De fefs on the part Of the poor Nsrsh"' VI
has been nearly driven crazy BY aconcs,an.,, "no
domestic - well ~ military embarrassment. VI
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

BRoTHERLY.-A writer signing himself
an. d. in Saturdays Wing addresses him
self very fraternally to the Medical profess
sion, urging them to be more kind and gene
rous and to make more strong among them,
the "invisible chord ''denominated the
chord of brOtherly lore." Well, there is
some need of this.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

Board OF TRADE. Cry OF RICHMOND
Seeretary's Office, 18th, Oct, 1854.
COMMITTEES OF ARBITRATION for the en-
suing quarter:
-. sAML MoRDEcAI, Chairman.
LEWIS Webs, -s1-.-7-.. JANIS nIJNIop
BENZ; W RICHARDSON. JAMES GRAY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

AUCTION NOTIcE.-I ask attention to nv
sale Of Crockery Glass ware and Fancy articles "a
take place at my store this morning at 10 O'Clock.
oc - b, CAUTHORN
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THE DAILY DISPATCH
NEETlN0 or CtTTZENe.

meeting Of citizens Win be held THIS EVEN
ING, ct o'clock, Ia the basement Of Metropolitan
Hail. to take iato confederation measures for the eI
tsrtasnmsat Of those who mar b attracted hers oS
the State Fair II Il b hs hoped that there VIII De
large meeting. a. the oeession b important
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Z. H. sTABLER 4 CO., Proprietors,

Wholesale Druggists, Baltimore
PURCELL, LADD CO.,
Wholesale Agents, Richmond
And By Druggists and Merchants generally through.
out Virginia. oc 23-d&el2t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

TRY GOODS AT COST.-GEO. s.
IL VASHON, doors below Messrs. Breeden Fox
Co. Broad Sheet. having determined to discon.
time the Dry Goods business. most respectfully in
aud after Toby, he will offer his stock at COST
for CASH. oc 23-dlm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

VI EXICAN GUANO.--30 toDs. for sale
VI BY o q EDWIN WoRTHAM 4 co.
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WANTS.

WANTED-A Youth from ID to Is Yrs.
w old. to learn the JEWELRY BUSINESS -
One from the country preferred. Apply TO
oc 23-6t HA PEARCE
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FAIRFIELD RAoEs.-Owing to the large
amount OF counterfeit North Carolina SO notes now
In circulation, the Gate X eepers at the Fair6eld
Course viii not be permitted to receive any money of
that denomination during the Race week. Persons
attending the Race will besr this In mind
c2i-Ss JOHN BELCHER, Proprietor.
A CARD.-Having to 90 West about the
middle of November, will give attention to anv bu
sness entrusted to me in that section COMMITTEES.
Hons may be addressed to me at Chicago Hlinoia or
Inrough the house Of Messrs Warren Perkina in
Richmond. John d w ARRFN
&C 20 dim Att,y a. -
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tsrtalumsat Of those who mar b attracted hers 6S
the State fair. II Il b be hoped That there WIZ Dc
alarss needing. ~ the oeessoa 10 important
PREMATURE ExuLTATioS.-The public IN
England and France are at this time suner'
ine from chills and fever. When the baitic
lefs. al France was In transport over the
fall Of Sevsstopol, and Napoleon paused
while in his fatiguing and periious heid ex-
ercises, to declare with military brevity. "Se-
vastopol is fallen John Bull, staid and
portiy. forgot the usual gravity of his demea-
nor, and became very nearly q mad bun in
his frantic rejoicings over the victory. The
Lord Mayor called London together by -four
ish Of trumpets, to exult over the downfall of
the great Russian fortress. the bells OF the
churches chimed their merriest peals, and In
every church pioas thanksgivings were Of
fered to God for the slaus liter OF the Rus
slams.
But the Africa has come, and she tells
different tale. The fever had left the French
and English patients, and the chill had sue
ceedsd. Omer Pacha's dispatch all forge
~! Sevastopol not fallen! Fort Constantine
not blown up! The Russian ships all safe
What shower bath on the fiery enthusi-
asm!
We wonder if the orders said to have been
issued during the late crazy exultation, to at
tack Cronstadt, have not been countermand-
ed. We trust not We think it very likely
that Sevastopol will fall in due time, but we
have no belief that the allied feet, unassist-
ed by q land force, can reduce Cronstadt. IL
is strong fertilization, and constructed I'M
der the Emperor's own eye 1t Is an inter-
esting question, whether real rock-not sham
facings, like those of Bomersund-can resist
wooden three deckers. We want to see it
tried. Sir Charles Napier and old Admiral
Chad are evidently of opinion that ships can
not fight such granite as that Of Cronstadt
Nevertheless, if old Charley is ordered to
breakfast at Cronstadt, he will undoubtedly
make the attempt, for he is true man-of-
wars-man, and,
IBID him 20 to hell, to hell hs goes"
The exultation over Sevastopol, though
premature, will no doubt be warranted by the
result of the siege 1t was never believed
that Sevastopol was impregnable by land
If it had been assailable at sea, the allies
would long ago have attempted it. 1t is sur
prising that the Emperor of Russia has not
assembled larger force On the Crimea. The
small army under Menschikofi, though infe-
rior to the allies, behaved with great spirit
and made their mark upon the field. A
larger force might have accomplished more
and averted, what seems inevitable now, the
downfall of Sevastopol. However, that event
will serve rather to protract than to shorten
the war, and England and France will find
plenty to do in the East, for many long year,
before they can turn their attention to West
oHo
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-23

BOARD OF TRADE.--The Board OF Trade
had meeting a few days since at which
there was under consideration some impor.
tant matters highly interesting the city: viz
Railroad regulations and charges, and the
tolls on the Canal The action of the Board
win be reported to the general meeting which
is soon to take place. We are glad that the
Board has taken up these subjects in earnest
1t is the first symptom in this city ola dispo-
sition among our citizens to look into mat
tiers so interesting to them, and by consulta-
ton and concert of action to protect and ad-
vance the interests of the city.
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NOTICE.-The ARMORY BAND has.
~ at considerable expense. ordered Get of sos.'
did FIREWORKS from Philadelphia They viii
De gwen az the AkMORY on the S0th of this month,
the proceeds of which will 20 towards payins 10,
their new Instruments. '''
The names OF the different pieces " iii be given in
future advertisement, with full description
They are determined that 1t shall exceed anvtb;n,
heretofore exhibited in Richmond oe ISIse
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ADMISSION Is CENTS.

IF Doors open att, commencing at and copclu.
ding at 10 O'Clock. 'S"s'1'
No delay at any time, during the
Entertainment.
&C list mo = PORN A..
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"ANTED-A Cook and Housemaid.-
w Apply at this office. DC q
"ANTED-To hire immediately, a first
w rate COOK, either white or colored Apply
to JOHN A. ROBINSON,
oc 20 Corner Cary and Va SITS.
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Tur Mrrr1SG To ,NraHr.-There win be
q meeting tonight Of citizens 70 take INTO
consideration measures for the enfertainment
of the large number Of people who Will DC
here next week during the Fair. The sub
iect of the deliberations ofthe rueeting is one
interesting TO every citizen. 1t is important
that something should be done, and there
should be full attendance to consider the
ways and means. The disposition is, we are
satisfied, exactly what it should be; but with
out some concert, some understanding, it can
not be brought into efficient exercise. The de.
mands Of hospitality. independent of any mo-
tives of policy, require the most prompt and
liberal measures for the comfort of the vast
concourse of visitors that will come to the
Fair.
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LOST

OST-Saturday morning. on Broad st :,
~ small tin Case containing my FREEPA
PERS- The finder will be suitably rewarded bv
leaving the same at this Office
HENRY THOMPSON.
oc 23-S:" Free Man of Color
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-02
W. II. R.


One Saturday night, some four or
FIVE weeks ago. | lectured on temper
anee, in Butter township, near the
residence of Jas. Hawthorn. Esq AMI.
since that. | have been very eredibly
informed that a report has been fabri.
Gated and industrionsly circulated. 70
the effect that Mr.. Hawthorn endcav-
ored to persuade me not to speak that
night. and that failing in this, he took
bottle from his pocket and invited
me TO drink with him.
Now. most emphatieally declare
that the above report is base tissue
Of falsehosds. and must have been
invented aud circulated BY some per-
son. or persons, for the purpose Of in
juring Mr.. Hawthorn, whose conduct
towards me has always been that of a
gentleman.
II is true We did converse toget her
for some time before we entered the
House; for. the audience being small
| at first declined speaking. In that
conversation ! advocated the legal
prohibition Of the liquor traffic. and
&
be dissented. and in plain and positive
terms expressed his opinions on the
subject as he, or any other man. has
right TO do. But that he tried to
persuade me not to speak, and that he
presented a bottle and asked mo to
drink is simply false.
In order that the public may judge
correctly in the matter. l will Civ,
part Of the conversation In Mr.. H0w-
thorn's own language, as nearly as ]
can recollect: doc" said he, 81 an
glad to see you take the course you
are taking--I glory in your firmness
l love man who has stamina sullicien
to break off vile habit. And" con
tinued he, IL am heartily glad thai
Clarkson's prediction in reference 4
you is not likely to be fulfilled" Doe
that appear like laboring TO induce m
l.. .
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RossDuReu. Decatur Co.
MAY 26 1854.

Mr. Goodwin: Although / am not
subscriber TO your paper, yet through
the kindness Of a friend l am very fire.
quently permitted to read il. These
occasional privileges have very favor
ably impressed me in reference to il;
and can but regard the citizens of
county as highly favored, who can in
trod,sce such apaper into their families
at such price as you demand for the
American. Had your readers TO pa
tronize such papers as are some in this
state, or otherwise do without the local
news. they would better know how to
prize the treasure they have in yours.
Butt began this letter. not so much
TO speak Of the American as TO make a
suggestion through il. have obser-
we'd the plsinness with which you speak
your mind on all subjects. particularly
in reference to the Vaccinations Of par
ty. and | am satisfied that you do not
approve the manifest design OF the
democratic party to disfranchise large
and useful portion Of our fellow eiti-
gems. When Mr.. Douglas FIRST pro
posed to abolish the long standing con
tract between freedom and slavery, few
Thought itpossible that il would be en-
dorsed by any party. But il las been
To sing hosannahs to slavery Is now
test Of Democracy. And when h
stood up in his place in the senate ant
denounced 1900 clergymen for exerci
sing the most humble right Of citizens
il appeared still less probable that sue
an outrage upon the rights of porto
Of our fellow citizens. not to say npoI
the moral sense Of the nation. woul
be sanctioned. yet even this appears I
be Incorporated into the democfati
creed--that a minister OF the Gosps
has not the right TO pstition Congress
without being abused therefor by Ii
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pampered nsbobs Of Washington. Il
this to BE- endorsed by the peeplsY 'Are
men, who spend their lives in the NOR.
al and intellectual cultivation Of the
people to be told that they enjoy bul
a part Of the rights Of eisizenss Aud
shall this be done. Too. BY men who
have VIGOROUSLY eousted, for yoass. the
favor Of Romanists who are not nalu-
ialized and who eontessedly owe "a
preme allegiance 10 u foreign despcss
Il scenes to be the opinion Of Mr.
Douglas. MIR. bright. and The slave
catcher. Robinson, that these men are
''vagabonds" Are theyg VIII tho
moral portion Of community believe
such a charge? | think not, For enc
l feel anxious to have this question.
in connection with the question Of the
naturalization of slavery. submitted
to the people. in direct manner
Let u know whether the men who pro-
fess to believe in the existence and
government Of God. will prefer 10 COM
nit their interests TO prsfane men,
men who openly avow their disregard
of Gods law In their Legislation. to
mon who believe that human INV Is
best when Il most nearly eomporls
with the revealed will Of God. Let
us appeal from Bright and Douglas
the northern slave holders. and Rob
Inson their slave catcher, TO iroemon,
Let us ask them IL they are willing to
disfranohize ministers, that slavery
may meet with less opposition.
As means Of bringing this ques-
ton before the people. | take Che lib-
erty Of suggesting the nan,o OF Rev.
r. M. Eddy, as a suitable person to
represent this district IN congress. |
make thls suggestion without consul
ting with any person, and under a
conviction that Mr.. Eddy would pre-.
fer the moro pleasant duties Of q pas.
tor. il his health would permit But
he must desist from preaching, am
told, and | know no reason why his
valuable talents may not be used TO ad-
vantage in the approaching-I should
better say the present contest between
freedom and slavery--between right
and wrong. | am aware that those
who have hitherto been the chief ac-
tors in political matters have been i'm.
moral men, and some Of them, aban.
doned men. who have left so much of
the impress Of their character on po-
litical life that. to use Mr.. Douglass
own illustration, il has become a dir
ty pool'' in which moral men ought
not to dabble. Having polluted what
should DO as pure as the Waters OF life
the poluters wish now to drive away
every semblance ofyirtue and moral.
ity. The abandonment of nominal
tons to the owners and patrons Of tip
ling houses, has encouraged these men
TO thus ace.
But will not pursue this subject
further at present. At some future
time, | may attempt to show that the
wrongs We now suffer are but the lc-
climate fruits Of such doctrine as was
avowed when John A. Matson was
laid aside because he was too good a
man for the office.
W. II. R.
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THELoAFER.

| haint no home on earth.
Nor no where else. | sp'osc;
Misfortune follows me
Where'er about ] goesl
| sp'ose that when dies,
From Satan I'll be driven.
And made to loafabout
Outside the walls Of fIeavcn.
With none 60 take me is---
No friendly hand 70 greet me-
No voice TO cheer me up.
Morn dafned soul 70 treat me.