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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

Coon SELEoTIoN.-The Directors of the
Richmond and York River Railroad have deter
mined to purchase the lots offered them by the
city, in Wythe, Henry and PenGleton squares, upon
which to erect their Depot The price of this pro-
perry has been fixed by the city council at $50 per
foot and is, in our opinion, the most convenient To-
cation for the depot that could have been found The
next question of Importance, is, to ascertain how
the engine and to get to the depot without
incommoding the business of Main street. If, as
has been suggested this can be done by tunnelng
Main street. near 18th street. and passing under it.
we can see no objection to the plan and have very
little doubt, that instead of retarding business in
the eastern portion of the city, the railroad will give
it new impetus, by which Rockets will be vastly
benefited. The lots selected lie south of Main
street, between 22d and 25th streets and are very
convenient to the shipping going down the river or
up the canal
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND, March "a.

500 ARRIVED,
and passengers. -. - :
Steamer Belvidere, Pritchard, Baltimore, mdxe :,
to Ludlam l. Watson.
Schr. Gen. Worth ones Baltimore suano tn RI
w. Fry Sons.
Schr Baltimore, -. North Carolina shin giles
= SAILED,
Schr. John Bell, Ham, Boston, mdze., Chss. w.
Snow, 1872 - -
w. Snow.
Schr Mary Eliza Hetchkiss, Attakspa.. in ball..t
Schr Wissahiccon, Weaver, PhiIadelphia, coal
w. D. Coiquitt Co. y 10'
sshr Mary Willis Travis, Georgetown, mdze., w.
Steamship City OF Richmond, Mitchell, Philadei.
phia, mdxe. and passengers 80 - = 1890
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LIST OF DELEGATEs.-We give this NOR
ming the list of delegates appointed by the Southern
Rights Central Association at their meeting on Sat.
urday night last, to the Charleston Commercial
Convention to be held next month. They are all
members of the Association and it is hoped and ex
pected that many of them viii attend
Messrs J. B. Floyd, WashingtoA county; B. M De
Witt, c. s. Morgan, Charles Yancey, Buckingham;
James Garland, Lynchburg; Abner Crump, Powha.
tan; w. d Leake, Goochland S. C. Anderson Ap.
pomattox; w. T. Clarke, Henry county; L. E. Hair
vie, Amelia; DIR. Robert Archer, W. A. Patterson,
Richmond; Edmund Ruifin, Hanover; F. w. Cole.
man, Caroline: P. II. Aylett, King William; G. W.
Wilson, Botetourt.
The Association then. by a unanimous VOTE ap-
pointed Gov. JOHNSON Chairman of the delegation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

DREDGING ON THE BAR-We under
stand that during four days last week. the Dredg-
ing Machine excavated on the lower edge OF War
wick Bar space of 100 feet wide and 30 along the
channel, depth of six feet thus giving seventeen
feet at high water This labor could have been per
formed in one day if the lighters could have con.
veyed the dirt away fast enough. steam tug will
be Immediately procured for the purpose of tow.
ing the lighters.
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PASSENGERS PER STEAMSHIP JAMES.

PASSENGERS PER STEAMSHIP JAMES,
TOWN, from New York yesterday:
g Allen, c Chapman, G II Baldwin, ] Deck
er, Bassstt, Grady. Miss NJ T Quinn. N
J Halsey, J Suith, Mrs E Brown. VIM Cum, q
Van Blenis, Fisher, J Morrell, Mr. Wilson, Mr.
Young Mrs Page, Mrs Reed, FL Tullock and lady,
Mrs Humphreys, Mrs Spicer. Miss Smith, Mrs Hill
man, J Croak hite and lady, F Marburg, lady and
Harrison, Mr. Fisher, Capt s G Rogers, w Anderson,
Mr. Hopkins, Miss Fisher, Wallace, Warren, Mr.
Mercer, g Jones, w II Taylor. and so in steerage
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

FLoUR-Is the most precarious, probably,
of all the staples that men speculate in. Few.
er men get rich by specializing in it than in
anything else that is used as a means of
amassing fortunes by speculation. The man
that makes to-day, is lured by his success to
further ventures, and the early and sudden
change in prices, which is often unaccount.
able to the wisest merchant, is very ant to
deprive him of all he had gained by dealing
IN the article, and sometimes of everything
else he is worth. The late news from Cali,
lorna brings us some remarkable instances
OF this kind, of speculation "over the left
A correspondent of the Journal of Com.
merce, under date San Francisco. March
1st," says:
On -four, the lesses must be immense an.-..,
OF looo bbls, recently sold here cost the Eastern
shpper SI9oO, after losing the first cost a hsavv
TAX TINS on single shipment; but this ipstanca +,
out tIl1e IL was oily last week that fII csrso of
oser 1voV Dds. nour arrived here from Richmond.
per snlP Samuei appleton on which the loss canno or
DC snort OF Sio,eoo-over S5 per barrel"
The same writer relates the case of the
sale of lot of Richmond country at rs, the
purchaser struck off the country brand. and
put inplace of it "Gatlego," in exact imita.
ton of the brand of the mills in this civ
lie was Immediately offered $3.50 for the lot
and refused it
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RAPP's GOLD PENs.-we have re-

~ eeived further supply of the above inimitsbls
Pen, in regard to which the Baltimore Patriot says
itHa little ahead of any thing of the kind we have
seen. IT'S Mr.. Rapp's patent, and is of peculiar
Observation-Disclosures from all others aud being of
ponderous cspacity-ss suited to write on any pc
will accommodate itself to any style of writing
aud even IN the hand of poor chirographer it will
be able to do good work. 49,
For sale by the only agents for Richmond
NH % EsgI. scrs,.
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SocIAI. BALL.-A number of young men
intend giving ball at Shuttes Hall, tomorrow
night, where those who delight in the healthy and
exciting amusement of dancing, will find an oppor
tunity of spending pleasant evening.
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Cry ACCOMPLISHMENTS we,

CRY ELEcTIoNs.-To-mor week the
municipal elections take place, when the people
will be called upon to declare their preferences for
men to fill the various offices within their gift
JOSEPH MAYO, ESQ, the present Mayor, will no
doubt be reelected without opposition but for most
of the other Offices the race will be sweepstake
and must therefore prove exciting
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

FRESH BUTTER.-Burke & Eggleston,
on Franklin street. near the Old Market, have some
delightful mountain Butter. which they are offering
Tor sale. 1t you need supply, send down at once
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

STEALING SHoEs.-Samuel, small boy,
slave to William Evans, was convicted of stealing
shoes from Mr.. Goblet last Saturday night, and or
dered to be logged. Sam acknowledged the theft,
but stated that he was induced to perform the deed
by George and Andrew, two larger boys, who
opened Mr.. Cobet's door and pushed him into the
house. Rather doubtful tale, though very well
told.
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SHooT1NG-CompIaint was mar

SHooTING.-COmpIaint was made to the
Mayor yesterday, by gentleman, against father
and son, and warrant was issued for their arrests
The old man had threatened to cudgel the head of
the complainant with big hickory, and the boy,
in order to make more lasting impression, had
sent the complainant large bullet, accompanying
it with the pleasing information that he had one OF
the same sort in pistol which he intended to lodge
in the compliments hide
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

RAKED Down.. j. Burnett was held
to bail to keep the peace in the sum of $50 for
combing Michael Conden's head with horse rake
last Friday; and Condlen was required to give sc.
curity in the same amount for giving Mr. Burnett
the id lie
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

CoNvicTED AND SEvKRKLy PuNIsHRD-Our
readers have not forgotten tho recent rearrest Of
Geo. w kellogg on four indictments relating to the
passing and altering Of bills on banks Ia this city
On die frat Indictment he demanded trial and was
ysstsrdaJ morning found guilty he then pleaded
xuIlty On The othsr thfee 1cnnenfs and was sen.
tenesd 70 twenty years and 6rse months imprison
ment-hve years on each offence. 80 y
.aaTpsGAHAH 1.1aIo Courier, 71arsday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

FINED.-John N, Riddick was fined 81
and costs for leaving empty box before his door
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CHIID's Dress LosT.-We are adyertis-
ing lost silk dress, made to fit a child seven
years old. The finder will be rewarded by return.
ing it. E-f-sI' -.
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NEW SPECIAL NOTICES.

NoT1cE TO THE PUBLIC AS agent for,
and by authority of the National Safety Insurance
and Trust Company of Philadelphia, warn all per.
sons against trading for. or receiving POLICY OF
INSURANCE. issued by said company, under the
date of March 1s 1854 for 5000, upon the life OF
William C. Walthai il having been obtained by him
from me under false pretenees and no payment hav-
ing been made upon it. it is declared void and Of
effect and will not be paid by the company, In the
event of the death Of said William c. WalthalI
C. r.. BROKEN,
Agent for Nat Safety Ins. Co. of Philadelphis.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

MAN STABBED BY A WOMAs-On Sun
day night last during free fight onthe basin, near
the packet oflce man named JOHN DOYLE was
dangerously stabbed with knife, in the left side. by
woman. DR.. HANCOCK was called in to see the
stabbed man and dressed his wounds The Doctor
describes the cut asa serious one, though he does
not think that the sharp instrument with which il
and that his patient may therefore recover. =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

ATTENTION is requested to the sale THIS
AFTERNOON, of REAL ESTATE on Brook Avenue
and theresbouts commencing at O'Clock, opposite
the residence of Major Shook.
NH % 1t TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS. Aucts. /
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

FIeHTNG.-The neighborhood of Mar
shall and 18th streets were very much annoyed
last Sunday by drunken fight between man and
woman, which was kept up the greater portion OF
the afternoon. The appearance off the police, how.
ever. queled the disturbance, and save the belii.
gerents from the cage -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

The WEATHER has been quite winterish
for some mornings past-so much SO that Over coats
and large fires have not been at all uncomforta.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

The SALE of the CARRIAGE and HORSES,
advertised by TO take place YESTERDAY, will take
place at u O'Clock TODAY at the barrel manufacts
nv of VIM. C. Wathall, on the South side of the Ba-
sin. B. w. STAHkE. Trustee.
mh29 TOLER COOK, Aucts.
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Auction NOrICE.-Attentio is solicited
TO our sale This Morning, at 10 O'Clock.
NH % h ALEX. MOTT L CO., Aucts.
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SMALL HoUsEs.-A great want is felt in
our city of small ten.ments. 3. ,ooder.t.
rates. We heard a few days ago gentle.
man. engaged in the business of rent;n.
houses, remark that, he believed, if he h.d
fifty small dwellings for rent, he could d;s
pose of them at once. Why do not some q,
our enterprising capitalists turn their atten.
ton to this subject The prosperity of q
city depends upon suitable provision for ar.
tisans and laborers. The abundance O,
small, neat dwellings for the working men
presents q better proof of the vitality and
capacity of growth in a city. than scores Of
palace. like mansions,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

EB Ulcers, old Sores, Scrofula, Syphilis and all
dseases of the Blood, efectualIy cured by CAR
TERs SPANISH MIXTURE. Hundreds of grateful in
vads have been restored by its singular and prompt
action. Don't delay-try it at once
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

INsoLENcE.-John Carter, one of the very
worst free negroes in the city. was soundly
punished yesterday, by order of the Mayor, for
using insulting and abusive language to Mr.. B. Graf
ton, several occasions. Mr.. c. declared the pri-
soner to be nuisance in the nighborhood, and
stated that it was no uncommon occurrence for him
to abuse white persons, while passing along the
street without the slightest cause. John was no
stranger to the Court, who promised to increase
his punishment if the offence was repeated
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

FIsTIANA.-John III. Lambert was re.
quired to give security for his good behavior 70,
twelve months in the sum of $50, on conviction
OF assaulting and beating Lewis w Chamberlayne
in the street, on Saturday last. Keep your temper
boys.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

Dis T REsslSo AcciDEHr.-Mr. LAWS
HrrLuM, . bricklayer by trade, and n the am
ploy OF Mr.. Samuel Adkins of Manchester, met
with very serious accident yesterday afternoon,
which we trust win not prove fatal. He was en-
gagged In laying the brick cornice on the North end
of the fourth story Of the large brick factory own
ed by Mr.. James Fisher, aud situated about two
hundred yards from the southern end of Mayo's
bridge, when the entire cornice on that end gave
way, foppled over aud fell upon the scaffold-
ing on which Mr.. Hellum stood. So great was the
weight of these bricks, that before Mr. H. could
save himself the scaifolding gave way from end to
end, precipitating him and the bricks to another
scaffoldine at the second story, which also gave
way, and from this he fell to the ground amidst the
bricks and broken planks. As soon as the other
hands on the building could get to his assistance
they did SO, and he was taken into the house. Dr.
Samuel Patterson was then sent for, and on his ar
rival, had Mr.. Hellum removed to Mr.. Adkins
residence, where he received medical attendance
We understand that Mr.. II. had no bones broken
by the fall but that he s dreadfully bruised, exter
nally well as internally. But tor the fact that
the fall was partially broken by the second scat
fold, he must have been crushed to death on reach
ing the ground If he RECEIVERS now, it will be re-
markable, all things considered. notwithstanding
the fact that he has excellent medical attendance
and the best of nursing.
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KNOCKED Dows.-Mr. James p Ear,

hsooKE9 Dows.-Mr. James P. Earl
was knocked down with stone. thrown hr 49,.
unknown person. while passing ST. Peters Church
on Sunday night last, and badly injured he Al
not see sper.on who threw l. and being strsn.
ger. has no reason g believe that It was done by
person who did IT, very particular moi - ' H.,
himself be seen. Had the blow fallen unon i, ~
temple, instead of on the forehead, death would
doubtless have been the result. veu'u
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

NorIcE The attention of the public is
- O'clock on the South side of the Basin of Barrel
Timber, Coopers' Tools, &c, by
GEO. w. RANDOLPH Trustee.
NH % TOLER l. COOK, Aucts.
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HOUSE, BREAKrse.-The Mayors Court

HOUSE BREAKINe.-The Mayors Court,
Yesterday morning, presented scene which was
painful to look upon. On entering the room we
perceived two lads, John Smith and George Eiam
the oldest not over fourteen years of age occupy
ing positions in the criminal DOCK and nquiring
why they were there learned that they charged
with breaking into house, on Sunday last, and
committing larceny. The statement struck us as
improbable-there might be some mistake-and we
really hoped that it might prove so, until the wit
ness for the Commonwealth came forward and
stamped the seal of guilt upon them. Young as
they are, both of them have been tried for petty
larceny before and is strange that their pa.
rents have not sent them from the city, where they
would have been beyond theinf1uence of the vicious
and vile who now use them for their own destruc-
tive purposes
The charge against them is, breaking into Ste.
phen N. Davis Office, by force and violence, on
Sunday last, and stealing therefrom one silk UNI
brela.
Mr.. Davis on being sworn, stated, that about 5
o'clock in the afternoon, he sent of his drivers
to the stable to attend to his horses Shortly ser
the servant returned and informed him that the of.
fee had been broken open, but that he had fastened
it up Wishing to ascertain if it was then secure a
friend and himself walked up to the Office, and
when he put key in the door he heard some onen
the room-on looking in, the prisoners were there.
He at once caught Elan and handed him to an off,
Ger, but Smith escaped. They had effected an en-.
trance by the window. An umbrella had been car.
ried Off Davis has two offices, and when he first
saw Elan, he had his keys in his hand All the
harness in the room and the negroes clothing had
been taken down from their proper places and
rolled up in a bundle. box of matches had also
been taken from a shelf and placed near them, GO
that, in all probability, Mr. Davis had just got to the
Office in time to prevent its being burned
nOfficer Tyler, who Gagged the two boys, saw them
with several others, near Mr. Davis office. They
were playing handy in the street, and he stopped
them. Saw Smith in MIR. Davis yard, but had nc
idea he intended breaking into the Office. The pri
soners acknowledged taking the umbrella and sell
ing it for twenty-five cents, but they assert that
COLLIN PALMER was the leader-that he first broke
open the window and entered the office, and Smith
declared that he would have had nothing to do with
it. if the other boys had not made him drunk. Mr.
Davis Office Is corner of Broad and Adams street
After hearing the testimony in the case, the
Mayor decided that he was compelled to send the
prisoners on to the next term of the Hastings
Court to answer for breaking into a house." and
therefore remanded them to jail, the not being
baiable one
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

ExPLosIoN.-We iunderstand that steam
boiler, on the farm of Mr.. Robert Boiling, at Sandy
Point" on James River, exploded last Saturday
killing one man and seriously weunaing another
As yet we have received no particulars.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28
LOUIS NAPOLEON.

At recent dinner in England, given in
honor of the brave old Sir Charles Ma.
pier, who goes out in command of the Brit
ish squadron for the Baltic, Lord Palmerston
proposed sentiments in honor of various dis.
tinguished personages, and among them Louis
Napoleon, which were very enthusiastically
cheered by all present Lord Palmerston
eulogized Louis to the skies he made him
out one OF the ablest, frankest most bonor.
BILE and most straight forward of human ho.
ings. Verify, this is a world of chance, "a,
this be the same Louis who few wears aoo
was denounced by the whole British press as
a malignant, crafty, INSCRIPTIONS adyentp.
rer, who, by sheer good luck and the name
of Napoleon. had contrived to obtain impe.
rial power? Can this be the blood. thirsty
demon who made the streets of Paris run red
with the blood of unoffending citizens Can
this be the sly, stealthy, tortuous, unreliable
politician, who, as the entire press of Great
Britain declared, never spoke the truth when
falsehood would answer his purpose This
is the same man, unchanged in a single re-
,pect, whom Lord Palmerston now pronoun-
,es, amid the applause of British audience,
model of honor, candor and rectitude.
How is It possible for us in America to
orm correct estimate of men and things in
Europe when the highest sources Of instruc-
ion are SO stained and discolored by preiu,
lice, passion and interest -
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RASD GsovrH OF CnAsLEsron. The resort Of
the Board q Appraissrs h Charleston shows the
value Of real estate In that city within one year 10
have increased ee.lG7.334. ~ sls3
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RocKErrs BAKERr.-Messrs M,r,,,,.

= STEVENSON, two very enferprising gentlemen
where they are furnishing bread, crackers. ME
and cakes, OF superior quality, and at price, 10
nut the times These gentlemen have started Win
dissemination TO deserve success. and thew must
and win win H. Families residing In their section
ofthe city arc invited to give them atrial.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

TREsPAssING.-An old negro man named
Braxton, owned by John Wickhan, was Gagged last
Saturday night for trespassing upon the premises
of Mr.. j. III. Calisher, on nth street. the first
market. Between the hours of IL and O'Clock at
him that rogue was in the yard. Seeing a light
from the kitchen, he thought the premises were on
fire, and being alarmed, sprang from his bed and
ran at once to the cage for the watchmen. When
he returned one of his women told him that Brax-
ton had beat her with iron poker, for no cause !;
and that he was making general disturbance on
the premises He was examined before the Mayor
yesterday, who ordered him to be well logged for
his improper conduct
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.cAlgnTpATrs FOR OFFICE.

To rHe VorERs or M0NRox WAND
rhe w..a 'sl..t;onS - close e hand SID Ne take
srest pleasure in sssgsstips the name Of Captain
Ta0RAS c. EPR9s q 2 suifsbte gerSen 20 repre-
sent us In the next COMMON COUNClL.
Il nseless to say p1uch a. oil who know him are sats
fed that he will do al that is possible to advance tne
INTERESTS Of the Ward, and also OF the CITY. i, .
Can't Epps resides In the NORTHERN part OF the
Ward which section has never yet had srepfesents.
tive and in sheer justice to H. think II the du.y
of the voters 10 overlook this fact and sipcefe
hope It will be the pleasure Of the voters to elect
Capt. E. aman Of the people, by an oyerw hs Inning
majority. VERY MANY yOTEKS ~
NH % CT MONROE WAhD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

Public MEErIsG.-A large and enthu-
siastic meeting of voters was held last night ct
WheeIey's Hotel, and addressed by various candi-
dates, viz Mr.. B. HOWARD, for Clerk Of the
Hastings Court Capt C. WHITE and j. 8. i. TINS
LET, for High Constable; JOHN A. HICKS and SAM.
SON Jos.s for Gauger and Mr.. C. LIPscomB for
Sergeant.
After Mr.. Lipscomb had concluded, Capt JOHN
NJ SHEPPARD was nominated as a candidate for the
office of City Sergeant. and the vote Deing taken
was declared to be unanimous one.
A large delegation then waited on Capt SHEP-
rARD and informed him of his nomination, and that
gentleman consented to serve in the Office to the
best of his ability If the people thought proper to
elect him. The delegation then returned to the
meeting, when Mr. NJ C. LIpscoMB announced the
acceptance Of Capt. Sheppard, and declined in his
favor. So that Capt. JOHN M. SHEPPARD Is now
candidate for the Office of City Sergeant.