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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23
Nor SusrAlNEp.-An old and orderly free

Nor SHENANDOAH old and orderly free
colored woman, named Mary Valentine whose &C.
cupatiOn is, saleswoman in the second market,
was brought before the Mayor yesterday, to answer
to charge made against her of using insulting and
abusive language to Joel Robinson, white man, on
Saturday last. Robinson, after being sworn, stated
that he attended the market to purchase some
sprouts for his wie-that finding the vegetables he
desired on bench next to the one occupied by the
prisoner, he purchased quantity of the woman
who sold it, and in the act oftying his handker
chief when Mary turned to the woman and said,
'sYou had better watch that mamie is liar a
rogue and son of b-h." He had given her no
cause for this abuse and did not resent it because
il came from a woman. His little son William
says he heard the woman the same language to
his father, without cause prOvocation.
For the defence, Messrs. Gray, Smith, Valentine
and others were sworn, and gave a very different
version of the affair
Messrs Gray and Smith are statesmen i'm the mar
ket, not far from the stand of the prisoner They
stated that Mrs. Hutchesons woman had left the
vegetables in charge OF the prisoner-that Robin
son came up and put portion of the sprouts in
his handkerchief before Mary saw him-that she
turned and asked him politely if he had measured
them, when he cursed and abused her in violent
manner Both OF them knew that she said nothing
improper to him. Robinson was drunk at the
time. -.s.
Mr. Valentine did not hear the abuse. but saw
Robinson at the market, drunk, and sent him home
He is very troublesome fellow about the market
All the witnesses testified to the good character
of the defendant and she was discharged but the
Mayor wished the colored population to under
stand that he did not mean to tolerate or permit
any OF them to be impudent to white persons un-
der any pretext He glad the prisoner had so
clearly established her innocence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

~ COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at their new ware
house on the Basin, Richmond Va, are receiving
and offer for Gale on the best terms
$50 hhds N. o SUGAR
60 de. P. r do.
$50 bbls Coffee do.
100 do. Clarified do.
$50 do. Crushed and Powdered do
20 half boxes Loaf Sugar, double refined
80 hhds Cuba MOLASSES
$50 bbls N o. dc.
Is hhds. P. R. do, very prime
$50 bags Laguayra COFFEE
Il50 do. Rio do.
so do. Java do
20 do. Mocha do.
ALSO
Blister, Cast and Shear Steel, Wrapping Paper,
Cotton Irvine, Candle Wick, Green and Black Teas,
Gunpowder, Shot, Painted Pails Manufactured To-
bacco, &c.
Also, $500 bags Peruvian GUANO direct from the
agents Elll %
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

T AIDES SLIPPERS, EXCEL SIOR
IL CATERS AND HALF GAITERS.-Reeeived
this morning, fresh supply Of Ladies' tan calored
and black Gaitersi tan coored half Caters; kid and
lasting Slippers; Misses tau colored Gaiters kid Elk
cesiors, and variety of other descriptions of Ladies'
and Misses Shoes all of which will be sold at ex
tremey low prices. HART l. MOSES,
NH 70 63 Main ct.
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RECEIVING STOLEN GooDs.-On Wedpes-

RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS.-On Wednes
day night, the 18th inst the store of Moses Eudel
situated at the of Clay and 18th Streets was
broken into and robbed of variety of articles Of
dry goods, consisting of ready made clothing, dry
goods, handkerchefs, etc. Eudel made but little
noise about his losses determining to keep
look out for certain articles, which he though,
he would recognise if he should again see them
Last Tuesday, while passing up 18th street. Eude
stepped into a store few squares above his own
and near the Valley Chapel, kept by Antonio Solar
when he saw lying upon the counter, piece of cal
leo resembling some that had been taken from
him. He remarked to Solari that the goods
resembled those stolen from him, and asked s. if he
did not have red velvet vest and a green trock
coat. S. Immediately answered that he had then
walked into the back room and brought them out
telling Eudel that he could take them that he had
purchased them of free negro, whose name he did
not know. On further examination, Eudel recog
Missed three pieces of calico containing forty weight
yards, one piece of mouslane two pairs of drawers
one pair OF pants, one vest one green coat, and a
lot of handkerchiets, which had been stolen from
him. These, Solari assured him. were all the goods
he had, and then stated that he knew not how they
came there On Sunday morning last, he disco
versd basket sitting in one corner of his store
room, containing the articles enumerated; and as
no one had called for them, they had been placed
the shelf for SALE He was willing to return them
to the rightful owner at once and thus put an end
to all further dispute.
Eudel after consulting with some of his friends
obtained warrant for the arrest of Solari. which
was placed in the hands of officer Page and prompt
ly executed. Yesterday morning, the accused was
arFaigned before the Mayor, when Eude and Ash
Harris confirmed the statement made above.
After examining the witnesses, the Mayor decided
the crime to be one of misdemeanor the value OF
the goods being less than $40 and therefore sent
the on to the Grand Jury term of the Hastings
Court, which sits the second Monday in Nav next
requiring the prisoner to enter into bonds in the
sum of 500, to appear and answer bill Of indict
ar at inp
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

pAICLlEFE u DOUGLASS have in
III store and offer fer sale--23 hhds N o Sugar.
part prime; 50 bbls N Sugar; Is bbs yellow Su-
gar; 20 boxes double Loaf Sugar; 20 hhds Bacon
Hams, Shoulders and Middlngs; so doz painted
Buckets; ITO boxes brown and black Soap; 50 boxes
Cogate's fancy Soap; so kits No Msckere 100 bbls
No and Mackerel; 20 tierces Goldfish; 20 bbls
peror Carb Sods; 10 terces Sal Soda 90 boxes Col
gates Pearl Starch IS bbls Rectifed Whiskey; is
bbls Old Rye, some very superior; IS packages
Brandy, part Otara and very superior; 25 baskets
Champagne, very fine; Is bbs Coverings crushed
Sugar Is hbls Coverings pulverized Sugar. 40
sacks Marshall Salt; 10 bbls Malaga Wine; 10 bbls
Peppermint Cordial; AGO Demijohus all Sizes 25
bbls Flsck's Gin pipe Holland Gin, very fine; I0O
900 Segars various brands; also, Pepper; Ginger:
Brandy Alspice, &C. and nearly every other article
our line. NH 23-tf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

HLOT THIS, CASSIMERES, &o.-We'
~ have received full assortment black and fam
cy Cloths OF al qualities black and fancy Cassimeres
Silk, Satin and Marseilles vestines; Drap de Ers,
Farmers Satins and other summer stuff, all OF
which we offer for sale by the yard, viii have
them made to order by fashionable tailors at less
price than usually charged for the same quality of
goods The fit in all cases at our risk e.
..4 ft C. HARTWELL 4 co, &
NH % lis Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

E1ARM WAGON FOR SALE.-The SUBJ
Il scriber has for sale first-rate FARM WAGON
which he will sell low. For terms, apply to Mr..
Thos. J. White, at his shop on Main, between 23d
and Nth streets, to the subscriber at essrs Alex
Mott l. Co.'s auction house.
NH % 1w* PC LARUS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

IRON BOILER FOR SALE.-We have
Il on hand, IRON BOILER, Is horse power
which has been in about IL months and cost
$3.50; which we will sell for $500.
NH % wv JONES HARDWOOD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

WONDERFUL DoG.-Our exchanges often
publish notices of wonderful feats performed by
dogs, but we think we can give an exploit by Rich
mond cur that win be hard to beat in any section
On Thursday afternoon last, during the preva-
lence OF the storm, large white dog, alarmed at
the terrific appearance Of the elements rushed from
Main street into Mr.. George w. Wileys residence,
and sought refuge in the fourth story the front win
dow to which was hoisted at the time. Here the
poor creature seemed to consider himself secure
from harm, and appeared to be somewhat recover
ing from the fright he had just undergone, when
vivid flash of lightning darted through the room,
followed by terrific peal of thunder, which so
startled him that with bound he sprang through
the window into the street. height of four stories
and striking an iron awning rod below, bent it al
most double. Those who saw the fearful leap, ex.
pectcd to behold the crushed and nlangled remains
of the dog on the sidewalk, on looking out of the
window, but to their app ointment he received no
apparent injury, for on striking the pavement he
sprang to his feet, and broke like a quarter horse
for some hiding place, where the peals OF thunder
would be less apt to starte him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

CRY OF RICHMoND-to wit
This day, personally appeared before me, a Justice
OF the Peace for said city, the following persons Geo
w Ready, Richard Shuttle, James DevIip, Mary Hol-
land, Garinter Barker Elizabeth L. Fitch, VIM. r..
Bryant, Charlotte A. Morse, S. w. Cosby and jane
E. Womack, and made oath to the truth of the aboy
statement. This 2Dth day of March, 1885,.
JNO, j. BINFORD, J.P.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23
FREE BR,peE.-We again suggest to the


property holders of Manchester the propriety Of
taking immediate steps to purchase Mayo's bridge
of its owners that it may be converted into n free
bridge Manchester could well afford to make this
purchase alone for she would at realize great
advantages from so doing, by having her waste
places built up by persons residing in this city, who
would remove their families to the south side,
where the expenses of living would be greatly re-
duced. But if she were to move in the matter. not
only Richmond in her corporate capacity, but hun
dreds of her citizens would come to her aid in ma
king the purchase. At this time it is almost impos
sible for men of moderate means to procure resi-
dences within an hours walk of the business part
of this city, and the consequence is, that most of
them would very willingly go to Manchester if the
tax was not so heavy for crossing the bridge. In
deed, there are hundreds of arguments that might
be used why the bridge should be free, but as no
one doubts the propriety of such course, we deem
ituseless to do more than call attention to the sub
ject, hoping that, by doing SO, may induce our
south side neighbours to move in the matter, and
believing that it is only necessary to make the eff
fort to secure the object
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

COUNTRY MERCHANTS supplied with
~ BLANK BOOKS of all sizes and styles; Fools
cap Letter and Wrapping Papers; Steel Pens; Enve.
lopes Ink Memorandum Books; States; Slate PEN
ellis Lead Pencils; Inkstands; Paste Boards Violin
Strings: Violins; Accordeons; Flutes; Banjos; Port
Monnsies Pocket Books; Waters; Curtain Paper and
School Medical, Law, Religious and Miscellaneous
Books, at Northern prices.
JAS. WOODHOUSE, Bookseller
NH % Statoner, and Dealer in Piano Forte..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23
CLOTHING TRADE-SrRlgG, 1854

CLOTHING TRADE-SrRiNG, IS54-
~ KEEN, CHILES 4 BALDWIN, No. 1a2.-Ws
receiving, in addition to the very large lot
of Spring GOODS already opened, weekly supplies
of good, ready-nade CLOTHING, direct from our
mandatory, where one of the firm is constantly
overlooking the work, &c; aud we think work
cannot FAIL To PLEASE"
We intend far a STYLE etc, goes, to keep fully
up with the times. All the New Style Goods for gem
tlemen, as soon as they appear in market. win be
made up handsomely, aud shall be sold as low pos
sible.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS will find us with full
and good stock. well made, and we at such
prices cannot fail to secure sales. We will take
pleasure in showing goods and respectfully ask
call at No. 1902 Main at.
NH D KEEN. CHILES & BALDWIN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-23

CITY OF RIcHmoND-to wit
This day, personally appeared berore me, Justcs
OF the Peace in and for the said city, the following
persons A Lockwood, Emeiine Taylor, AdsiiHe y.
Fitzwison, Maria C.. Smith, Geo. Ii. Jones aud Robt
W. Robinson, and made oath TO the Truth ofthe above
steteme Mt This goth day of March, 1851.
JNO J. BINFURD, J p.
All of which is respectfully submitted b,
ZAEuKISsON Caun
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-01-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

The SPEAKER laid before the House communica-
ton from the War Department transmitting report
from the Deputy Quartermaster General in compliance
with resolution Of the House Of the Sd instant calling
for statement Of the expenses incurred by the United
States in consequence Of the mpedments to the nayga
tion Of Red River Referred to the Committee on Com
meroe and ordered to be printed.
THE SUFFERERS ON THE SAN FRANCISCO.
Mr. BIsSELL asked the consent Of the House to intro
duce bill for the purpose Of referring to te Commit
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-01-21


ton of Mr. CUTTING directly called for the action of that
committee.
Mr. CHANDLER thought it necessary that the subject
should 90 Joint committee and there was joint
mittee on Military Affairs A.
Mr.. BISSELL desired to make single remark. He
wished to that it clothing and food that these poor
fellows want; and they want them They arrived in
New York without change of clothing, with iccles
dangling from their garments They want food ; they
want clothing Immediately. They have drawn three
months extra pay and used il up. He thought that
when they had attended the matter Of supplying them
with food and clothing, then would be the proper time
for resolutions for giving medals and thanks.
After much conversational debate to the most appro
pirate reference during which Mr. CUTTING withdrew his
resolutions and Mr. CHANDLER called for the previous
question on his resolution
Mr.. WALBRIDGE moved that all of the resolutions
presented touching this question be referred to the Com
mttee on Military Affairs. He said that it was his pur
pose to have requested that they be sent to the Commit
tee Commerce. and therefore had prepared couple Of
resolutions with that view which he could gentle
were infinitely brieer than any of those which had
| been presented.
Mr. LETCHER objected to the reading Of these reso-
lutions. .., '.'~
| Mr.. WALBRIDGE asked Mr.. CHANDLER to allow these
resolutions to be attached to his, by way of amendment
| Mr.. CLINGMAN rose to q point Of ORDER that this
was out Of order the previous question having
| been demanded --.
The SPEAKER sustained the point of order and said
further proposition could be received any debate
| permitted. .,". ...M
The previous question was seconded and the question
then taken the adoption of the resolution of Mr.
CHANDLER, and it was decided in the affirmative.
| DUTY ON RAILROAD IRON.
The House then resumed the consideration Of the fol-
lowing resolution submitted the Sd instant by Mr..
CHURcHwELL, the question being the motion Of Mr.
| HAMILTON that il be laid on the table:
Resolved, That the Committee of Ways and Means be
structsd to report bill giving credit of years rail-
companies to the duty iron imported by them for
! railroad purposes.
And the question being TAKEN the resolution was laid
on the table by the following vote: Yeas 9S nays o.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-01-21


Gated but how far the owners Of the vessel may be sub
ject to liability cannot undertake to say That will
depend upon the information furnished and upon the
severe judgment of the Senate In connexion however
with that must say whatever may be the liability of
the vessel, cannot withhold here the common opinion
Sir the three cheers which given to him that
cason we're the best language that can be
any occasion so far regards himself
Mr.. BADGER. Mr.. President, have only one regret
in connexon with this subject-that q resolution of
fered under such circumstances and with such purposes
should appear to be any difference of opinion in the
Senate do not think it matter of much Importance
whether the resolution be directed to the Committee
Naval Affairs to the Committee on Military Affairs
1t would be very proper for either committee Nor do
think that the consideration should at al influence
that the Secretary Of War has instituted inquiries for the
purpose OF ascertaning the facts Of the Our
mttee can obtain the information wherever it should be
Even II in itself it little desirable that the
Military Committee should have been named would not
Tor one, alter the resolution from what it is offered
with regard to the relative of merit what may
oe the relative merorious services rendered by the diff
erent persons connected with the achievement there
nothing in the resolution prejudgingit.
IL is simple direction to the Committee Naval AZ
ars TO INQUIRE what would be proper acknowledgment
oil those services in respect to the several parties
ed with them the Committee Naval Affairs find that
no acknowledgment due 10 any one Of them they will
say So IL they lind that is due than ano-
ther, they Will say think it great deal better
therefore, though in itself matter of much mpor-
tance to pass the resolution as it is offered
| After some remarks from Mr.. HOUSTON, the reso-
luton was agreed to.
| Mr.. SHIELDS. now offer nv proposit;on "a n dis
tinct resolution and hope Will be considered ut this
/ time.
The resolution, inserted above Was considered by
unanimous consent and agreed TO-
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1854-12-21
Fall Goods !!

THE subscriber has just returned from New
FORK, with full and choice assortment Of g sods
In his line OF business, adapted to The approa CHI
ngssason--compiisin everything which is new
aud desirable in style that the mafketafTords in
- Cloths. CaSsiRssres 0ad VesEiags.
Having laid in an unusH ally large and varied
assortment Ut Fall Goods, he is prepared to &C.
coffflodafe the public with everything in the
Clothing Line at short notice. and on the most
| reasonable terms.
His stock Of Cloths is decidedly the largest
ever brought into this market HIS assortment is
/ unusual ly complete, and he viii aim 10 keep well
supplied with goods suitable To the sea son. Cas.
sineres, of all the new styles may be found Mt
his Emporium, and d splendid assortment VI
Black D0eskins, Cassmeres, &c. Also, YestiDgs
Ia choice lot Of fancy and black Silk and Satin,
and what he considers the most elegant lot Of
fancy silk Vclvets and Plush Vestings.
These Goods win be made up in a style Of
workmanship no! surpassed, and perfect Its in
Ills stock OF READY-MADE CLOTHING
is the largest in this vicinity, and all tastes cara
be fitted on the most Feashnabieterms Besidss,
An endiessT Variety Of Furnishing Goods,
embracing large assortment Of Shirts, Collars,
Stocks, Ties, Cravats, Scarfs, Gloves, Gauntlets
Hosiery, under Shirts and Drawers, Suspenders,
Han6kerchiefs, SIC. e..
Ibelieye in the mIxim that Goods well bought
are already half sold. L any article which sell
should prove deficient, pledge myself TO make
il good, If notified hv the purchaser. Ash expect
system rs far as practicable~~and no account
viii he permitted to stand over six months.
IF Cutting done at shoh ntitice.
Fall and Winter Fashion. inst received.
T.. H. RICHARDS.
Sept 25th. 1854. %
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1854-12-21
At the Ola Briok.

-firsf Door West II tis Csrrt. HDsse--
b lound . new stock Of DDQto and
kAA eh1ss, ePFIDg lashioas lUf 1854. We arc
now prepared 70 olIsr 20 the people Of Lltchiald
Sonniy nliogeilIer the best and inFgett stock Of
Boots and shoes that was ever brought in this
town. Dur stock consists Of every variety Of
style imaginable; i would be useless and imDo0.
s;ble 10 name the different styles Of 90 large a
stock as we have at this time--we therefore "a
TO all. como aud see for yourselves, for our stock
say. Not approving Of the humbuging sysiem.
we would here say, as TO prices.-lhey shall be
uniform, some MS high as the his hest and come
as low 40 the lowest.
We would here in this In nble manner tender
our heartfelt thanks 20 all for their past FavoFs,
and most respectfully invite them 10 give us
call before they make their spring pnrchares.
MEAFOY & TR0WBRIDGE.
Litch6eId, May 18th. 1854.
N. B. We have few notes and accounts on
hand Of which we should be NEST happy 70 dis
pose at cost. % A word to the wise. &c.
M. & T.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1854-12-21
Great Excitement IN Ne10 York !
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 1888 Broadway, New
York, preferring TO share large per cent with
his customers, rather than pay It to the Sharpers
Of Wall Street, torase available means 10 enable
him 10 stem the prt sent tight times, offers his
Immense assortment Of elegnnt and warra ntedi
Pianos and Melodeons al large discount from
factory prces, for cash. His assor,men. Gem.
prises Pianos from three OF the largest and most
celebrated Boston manufactures; also those of
several OF the best New York makers, including
the beautiful and much admired Horuce Waters
Pianos fr.m his own factory, and Mclodeons Of
the best Boston, New Haven, New York and
Basfalo nlakes-afording an opportunity for se-
eciions not 10 be had elsewhere. Each instru-
ment warranted. Secondhand Pianos at great
bargains-pr lrem $50 10 $3.50. Music and
Mus cal Instrumentsof all kinds dealers, teach.
ers md Heads OF Schools supplied on the best
terms. Music sent by mail postpaid. General
and select Catalogues OF Music and Schedule of
factory prices Of Pianos, Melodeone and musical
instruments forwarded to any address, free Of
u,lat I'll
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1854-12-21
New Fail Goods i!
q Splendid Assortment

a 0KteAs@ssS A1SoOs sUet"s
GnF Gents and Ladies' Dress Goods and
u Tfiannings Of all descriptions, fur sale
very low, consisting in part If
l2pieces French Merinoes ndParamettas--
sDery IoW
40 pieccs French and American plain and fig-
ured, fancy and mourning Muslin DeLailies and
DeBaizes-chsap Black aud co!ored Airaccas
land Pspins. bIatk and colored plain, striped and
spIaid DREss SILKS
100 pieces fancy and mocrning Calicoes and
heavy tsiuehams; Brocha, Thihet and cashmere
:SHAwns; Robroy wool long Shawls; Carpets.
sFiannels and Sheeiings@ bieached and brown,
.ready-madc Clothing OvercOats, Goats, Vests,
sPants, Shirts, under Shirts and Drawers; Cloths.
sCassimeres, Satinetts and Tweeds Linens,
Diapers Hosiery, Gloves, DO; white Muslins of
ell descriptions, silk andyelvel Dress Trimmings
sin any Quantity:
Also-Groceries, Crockery, Geese Feathers,
.GEc.a Produce pamted in Payment.
1er Shirts, Wrappersand Drawers given out
sto be made up, in any quantity desired.
LisehHeld, Oct. 9th, 1851. "a