The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-06-19
THE WAR.

the extraordinary condescension Of Sir Chas
Napier in permitting an American visitor to
the duke of Wellington " to receive the
usual courtesy of being shown about his
ship, there is nothing from the Baltic, at
| these writings, particularly sublime and thrill
ling. What may turn up by Monday We can
not say. Possibly the telegraph by that time
may apprise our readers that Cronstadt is Ia
ken and that the Emperor Nicholas is re-
luctsnt inmate of stateroom on board the
Duke of Wellington. We do not anticipate
such an event. sfscw nersons in this country
would desneto-hear oft. Our people gene
rally, whilst they do not sympathize with de-
spotic Russia on the one hand, do not sympa-
thize with our abolition enemy of England on
the other. Each is fighting for its own inte
rests, which, to all European nations, are
their principles. So far as our interests are
concerned, they are more likely to be endan-
gered by the success ofthe allies than by that
OF Russia. The declaration from high British
authority that the alliance with France was
itended to operate in both hemispheres, and
the appearance of a strong French squadron
III Havana, have not failed TO awaken interest
in this country, and TO lead to the conjecture
that, when the Car is disposed Of our time
may come--possibly before.
| SO Tar, however, the war in the East is the
most perfect farce that was ever attempted to
be passed off for tragedy. The allies have
to be spurred, beaten and kicked to their
werk by the public sentiment of Great Bri-
tain. AS for the public sentiment of France
that has very little to do with this or any 9th
err public matter. Were it war with Eng
land, the enthusiasm of Frenchmen would be
boundless but they feel no interest in being
made the catspaw of English designs, and the
tool of the personal ambition of the illegiti-
mate pretender to the blood of Napoleon
who now controls their destinies. The war
goes at hating pace, both by sea and land,
and but for the lying bulletins of Russian de.
feats, accompanied uniformly by the pheno-
| menon OF Russian advance, we should not
know that there was any such thing as a.
war. The government of England would evil
IDENTIFY be most happy of an opportunity to
| make peace, whilst the son of the Dutch Ad-
miral, who now rules over France, may have
| enough to do to occupy his attention at home
should affairs go wrong in the East and
should the people Of France become aware
of what is well understood at its court. that
the Emperor is an impostor, and has no claim
to that imperial blood which is the secret of
| his success and his strength.
Hon. JOHN LETcHER.-This gentleman is
winning golden opinions from the press of
both parties, for the fidelity energy and abb
lily with which he has discharged his duties,
as representative, and the bold, fearless and
| vigorous manner in which he has attacked
sundry abuses which required Conviction
We have known Mr. Letcher long and we'll
| and rejoice to see the prominent stand he has
taken in the House of Representatives. His
constituents have reason to be proud of him.
| RAILROAD MEETING III GREENBRIER-A meeting
| was held at Greenbrier Court House on the 10th
inst, with reference to the proposed Covington and
| Ohio Railroad Convention, at White SULPHUR
| Springs, on the 7th OF August next. report WAS
adopted which, after setting forth the great adyan-
tases of this line of Improvement, and the richness
of the country to be opened by it, &C. approves of
| the proposed Convention, but suggests time bet
ter suited to the convenience of eastern gentlemen
whose deep interest and zeal renders their attend
ance particularly desirable the adoption of some
later day in August say 9th. This suggestion also
has reference to the fact that the first Agricultural
| fair for Greenbrer, will be held at Lewisbure on
Tuesday, the 29th, and it would be doubtless most
agreeable to its members to have visit from mapv
in attendance at the convention.
We quote the following resolutions, adopted,
among others, by the meeting
Resolocd, That invitations be addressed to gen
tleman OF Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia. promi.
nenty connected with railroads, interested in our
connexion, to attend said convention.
Resolred That--Claxton, c. E. of the York Ri
yer R. R., Chas. Ellet, c. E. of the Va Central R.
R., E. Lorraine, c. E. Of Jas. R. and Ram Canal and
Chas. B. Fisk c. E. the Covington and Ohio rail-
road, be appointed, and they hereby invited to
attend said convention as delegates
Resolced That the Va. Central Railroad Conpa.
ny be respectfully invited Tin order to induce MS
rye an eastern delegation possibIe) to economic
the expenses CT delegate coming to and returning
Fl ON said convention, such an extent as NAV to
emseyes seem proper.
numerous delegation was appointed to repre-
sent Greenbrier in the Convention
NEW HAMPsHIRE.-Our telegraphc dispatch err
| roneously stated on Saturday, that Henry Hubbard
| had been nominated by the Democrats in New
| Hampshire for the U. s. Senate 1t should have
stated Harry Hibbard. John s. Wells is the other
| candidate.
| Inc house OF Representatives on Friday proceed
eito ballot for Senator with the following result:
FIRST oallot-Whole number voting 3oa--neces.
| sary TO choice l55. John s. Wells dem. LAY. loci
Eastman, whig, 81; Mason W. Tappan, free soil 50.
| george w. Morrison, ls-two democrats absent
| no choice ao'on'-
Second Ballot John S. Wells, Dem. 49, Joel
"a Eastman m WIG; 81 Mason w. Tappan, Free Soil
10; Meorge w Morrison, pa Daniel Clenk, 2; Chas'
l.. woodbury. /; lchabod Goodwin, l. No choice
The telegraph also brings the following intelr
genee from New Hampshire:
The House refused to table the ant. Nebraska res
o;stlon oy eight majority and had them under CON
to ballot for Senator ny iaiu asloe
of HauenpS was made TO proceed to the election
the snester pas senator for the long term, but
| G Sann.or. posIponement of the election of II