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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-03

SUsPENsION CLOCK bartholomew,
Matchmaker and Jeweller on Governor street, il
always on the look out for improvements in his line
of business, and when he sees an attractive card
one that will take with the people and add to the
popularity OF his fiourishing estabishment,-he has
the sasaciy to adopt it, regardless OF cost. On
late visit to the North, to purchase stock, friend b.
came across suspension clock-a double face, new
er varying timepiece one gotten up on new
plan. and having extra hand to denote the sc
conds as they pass and regardless of price he
solved that Governor street was the proper location
for it, and forthwith it was transferred from the
city OF Brotherly Love, to his own show window,
whereit now continues to move, night and day,
pointing unerringy the fight of time as it speeds
along. This clock is a sort of perpetual motion.
and is arranged that the action ON its palates
the spring to vibrate, and the clock to swing
10 and fro, with as much regularity as the second
hand of a lever bounds from point to point We
not familiar enough with this time piece OF
mechanism to describe it accurately, but it seems
to u.s. that its inventor has struck the true plan for
constructing an unvaryng reoulator of time Those
who have not seen it call and do so, and in the
meantime they win have an opportunity of purcha
sing watches jewellery at such prices as are not
always asked for the finest articles in the market.
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April LIST, 1854.
DARGAlNS EXTRAORDINARY

BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY in
1p Dress Silks ana Dress Goods, being disposed of
daily by the subscriber, who have full assortment
of the above goods, consisting of checked, plaid
plain striped and brocade Silks rich printed satin
striped Bareges and Tissues, aud solid colors of
same; Ginshams, Lawns, Jaconets and Mnsins in
the greatest variety. Their assortment in White
Goods and French Woodwork Embroderies excels
anything in price and variety, offered by them
A call from all in want is respectfully solicited.
MlLLHISER & Bro
ans 1855 Broad street
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To THE Worms OF THE Cry Or RICH
MoNp.--In accordance with the wishes of many
frends and urged by desire for the Office, declare
myself candidate for Sergeant of the City of Rich
mond ard promise if elected to give to its duties my
best energies. Ii
up 3--Stk 'r-- PETER w. GRUBHS.
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Curious ASEcDoTE.-A case has been on trial in
Charleston for a few days past, In which was in
volved the stains or caste of four brothers a,anst
whom tax executions had been levied as free me-
groes-they claiming TO be Indians The trial re.
suited in finding that they descendants of free
Indians and therefore not liable to ca,,i,aiem tax
Ia the course OF the trial. an alluson beinp made IN
the hair Of the defendants the Attorney General re-
lated the following qaeae-riaus anecdote. which we
copy from the Charleston Courier:
An officer, during the revolutionary war who
prided himself greatly on his q4eae had been or.
dered 10 cut OH the caadal appendaee nv HE co,,
mander. This he indignantly refused 10 do sayine
. he 1onM die beforeh he would part rih his aasne
He was thereupon arraiened before Court Mar
tial Ter his contumacy; hut the Court Military az
the chancery Courts are too apt 10 do, but with
better reason than the latter, postponed their eci
sion, from time TO time, from a reluctance 10 give
judgment against the offender The result was
that the officer died before bis case had been adi,.
Dictated, having, under the influence Of The ruling
psssion, strong in DEATH first made his will di
reeting that he should be buried with his qaeue m
cut and that il should be protruded through hole.
bored In his cofin, to give The world tho ocular
that he had been LITERALLY true 10
bis word and had died with his qneae on.
The Cumberland hotei in Nashville, Tenn, was
destroyed by fire recently 20
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mo THE PUBLIC.-BeIieving that DR..

l. Bolton and Parker have arraigned themselves
before the tribunal of public opinion, and they
now refuse to sustain their position, it becomes my
duty in selfdefence, to present an impartial review
of The quhbling and evasion of the said Bolton and
Parker shifting their Positions for they cannot be
permitted to make such indiscrninate assault oil
enjoy secretly a mali gnant pleasure in the wrongs
they have done. 5f
This course was intmated in my card Of 3oth-3Ist
ut in case they declined my o fer, which they have
done. The whole will appear in the Dispatch ca
Wednesday, the 9Th inst.
apS-it* GEORGE III. JONES.
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THEArRE.-MRs WARDS BENEF1r

THEATRE.-MRs. Wards BENEFIT
We hope the theatre will be well filled TO night, on
the occasion of Mrs. Wards benefit No member
OF the company has contributed much to the edi-
location of play goers during the season, this
Unable lady, and the present is favorable oppor-
tunity to show that her efforts have been apprecia
fed. The beautiful play of "rhe Jewess' will be
presented besides other attractions not the least
among which may be mentioned the Firemans
Address, which Mrs w. recites most effectively.
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pETER wv. GRuBRS.

To THE VOrERs or THE Cry OF RICH
MoND-I respectfully offer myself candidate for
re-election 10 the Office of SUPERINTENDENT
OF STREETS q ~
ap33t* NJ. BATES.
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TULLIEN's CoNcERTs.-The n,ana

- ger of these Concerts respectfully begs to an.
neunce 10 the public that the Deliar Tickets with
thefew remaining reserved seats for to-nghps Co.'S.
cert, can be had to day
The sale of tickets for the second Concert will
commence TO morrow at 9s'ciock, at Mr.. Jas Wood
lor's Music store, aud ut the Hall In the evening.
an sit
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The inimitable LrPsCoMB is covering him.
self with glory in his nightly campaigns Ills skill,
in stumpspeaking is so improved by practice that
like the Irishman at the Fair, he only prays for an
antagonist: g win some body be plased to tired on
the tail of me coatf" VIII some one only stand up
and face Martini 1t would be only to be dreadfully
mauled but then it would crafty Martin and re-
lieve his overlowing anxiety for asrugele--his ex
cess OF wranglng antagonism. His souls in arms
and eager for the fray. In the absence of more
direct hostility, he catches at the travelled end Of
lateral issue and picks little flaws in quiet gentle
mems opinions and reasoning as does mad bull
thrust his horns into red clay bank rub his fore
head against tree to exercise himself and indulge
grateful feeling derived from a collision, however
gentle.
Warmed up to this pitch of combatiyeness we
would pity the man who entered the lists against
him. We had rather encounter any other man in
Richmond, were we debater than our friend Lips
comb and we are apprehensive from the course of
things thus lar and from his well ascertained prov
ess that he will be left to conduct the campaign for
the office of Sergeant without the opportunity of
''That stern JOY which warriors fesi
In foemen worthy of their steel"
Martin has stood up for almost every { flee from
Congressman down. He il true patriot, and shows
his readiness to serve the people in any capacity
II is TO be expected thatthe selfsacrhcing spirit
which he so patiently displays is always to 90 unre-
quilted.
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Crrax OF THE HUsTIsGs CouRT. A

CLERK OF THE HUsTINGs COURT. - AZ
the nature of the duties connected with this office
may not be generally understood by great portion
call the attention of the people - the qualifications
ne cessurv. No properly perform the duties
of the office WITHOUT long without per-
feet acquaintance with the routine of the business,
which is exceedingly varied aud complicated. A
claim on the SURFACES of the people can be founded
only on complete knowledge of the business, a
knowledge which one possesses or can possess in
the same degree as Mr.. RoBERT HOWARD. whose ex-
perienee has extended through NINE WEARS, and
whose abilities have recently received the commend
alton Of the Court who appointed him to fill the va
cancy caused by his brothers. resignation. 49,
an s2t*@ CITIZEN.
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MEssRs EDIToRs --Having seen my name
announced in yonr paper of Saturday morning, as
candidate for CITY GAUGER, with many thanks to
the friends who have so generously rendered me
their support for this office, respectfully, at
this time beg leave te decline.
APPS 2t* ..zf -4F II. w. TOMfklNS.
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The subscriber having rented the store,
corner of 9th and Main streets. occupied by b x S
Jones for the last II years aud having purchased
portion of their remaining stock of GROCERIES,,
among which may be found some very superior old
BRAN Y and WAVES, which have been in the
house of B. s. Jones for the last ten years he is
adding to his stock full supply of choice FA-
MlLY GROCERIES,, and invites his friends and the
friends of the late of Il. s. Jones TO give
him a call; and promises that paine on his part
shall be spared to give satisfaction.
One of the late concern be always found at he
cd s.ard where he would be pleased to see his
friends. SAML. M. BAKER
Richmond, April LIST, 1854.
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MErRoroLlTAN HArL-The proprietor

MErRor0IlTAN HAIL-The proprietor
of this popular cstablishmentha had some import
ant improvements made TO its interior during the
past week, which will make il much more suitable
for concert hall than it has heretofore BEEN We
understand that Mr.. MAYO designs having the seats
raised much higher than they now are, 80 az to
give the entire audience fair view Of all that passes
ON the stage and that he contempiates other changes
OF an Important character to the building From
our knowledge OF him an euterprisng gentle
man, we feel warranted in saying that no expense
will be spared to make Metropolitan Hail all that
the people OF Richmond can desire il to be- as
place for public meetings concerts, etc. Being
very large, aud Occupying central position, it
should be the giaad raj yng point all attractions
OF public character.
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CARRYING DEApuY WEAPONS What

: 1CARRY1NG d 7 Oily W fAFUNo.- W nut
can parents be thinking off to permit their boys at
the age of ten and twelve years. to carry deadly
weaponsl Last Saturday morning, while in the
neghborhood of the Columbia Mills, we saw three
lads, with pistols in their hands, ready to fire upon
a dog who had dared to bark at them as they pass
d. and were only prevented from doing SO BY the
appearance OF gentleman who knew one of them,-
and ordered them to put up their fire arrns-such
license may leadEo evil consequences n as.NT'
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Ii at present occupied by the subscriber 10 for
Groeefy. and being immediately opposite the Rici,
moHd and fredericksburg Depot, commands good
country trade also, Posst sson given ve,y soon
APPS GEO. l. HERRlN0
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MARRIED

On the Goth March, by the Rev. DR. Hughart Mfr.
HENRY A. NUNNALLY, Of the X. II ID. Il. f., TO
Miss VIRGINIA a. FOSTER, of Amelia CO., Va +
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To THE VOTERs or JEFFRs0N WARD
The name Of various Gentlemen have been suggested
TO Won IS suitable repre- natives IN the Common
Council-anopgst them G. j. Sinton aud r. McAaan
either Of whom would make most exeeiient seP,sae
seutatiyes Mr. Sinton will net serve If elected. par.
McAdsu, could if he were TO receive srsy
vote in the Ward as he does not reside IN the " arg;
may obtain your unanimous support. They are al
n p Hill Jas. NJ Talbot, rs s
RI % Ussk;ns r. II. Butler,
8sEttsA4 3s A. Richards. ,,1Sc., ?
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MAYORS CoURT.-On Saturday last there
was not single case before the Mayor-either cri-
minal or civi-consequently we have nothing to
notice in that line. i Ysf
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We most cheerfully recommend Mr. g.
M. BAKER, who has been in our employment for
the last six years, 10 old customers and friends
BURWELL JONES.
SAMPSON JONES.
April LIST, 1854. apS-6ts
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GEORGE IT. JONES.

NOTICE-The firm Of B. & S. JONES
LIZ is this day dissolved by mutual consent The
name of the firm hereafter viii be used lay either of
the PARTIES only tor the purpose of closing their late
business. BURWELL JONES
eas SAMPSON JONES.
Anr;1 Let
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-03

MADISON WARP TIcKET--
rousc,tutN ALDERMEN.
IT w Erv Thos. Tyrer,
w. g. Paine, ~ Jas a Se"naa"t
Jno Jones. mo. ; bibtofo,
Chas s. Mills, jas Evans,
~ w M,Csnce r. NJ. Burton.
The above ticket viii be supported oy q ARG NUM-
her of voters of Madison Ward.
ep S-ft& - ~ a foILh.
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hOGGETT d ANDERSON. Uphal-
II sterers and Paper Hangers have now in store
their Spring Stock of French and American Paper
HanRings, amongst which some OF the richest
Gold, Velvet aud Silver Papers for psriors. Also,
general assortment of Floor and Table Oil Cloths,
with general stock Of Curtain and upholsterine
Goods, all of which will be sold on fair terms.
Paper Hanging and upkoistering attended TO pune
tusliJ in town or country. ap3-3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-03

Eg@We learn that on Saturday last, gre.
number of magnifying glasses, of extraordi
nary power, were employed to find the poeti
cal description of April, on the fourth PAGE
of the Dispatch. That choice morceaux from
the Evergreen was not to be discovered. But
disappointments are not uncommon onthe lst
day of April-a fact which, being remember
ed, induced our friends to forego their re.
searches.
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A HAPPY CONCLUSION

The termination of the Breck enridge and
Cutting quarrel in a grand dinner party is a
much more agreeable finale, than an appeal
to arms. The man is a fool who would not
rather carry a half pound of roast beef I'M
der his waistband than an ounce of lead. or
who would not rather be shot in the neck"
by a champagne bottle than TO have his iugu-
lar tapped by small sword The late DR..
Meucci an eccentric italian of some genius.
who once delivered lectures in Richmond
and other places on Physiognomy, was &C.
customed, when discussing the inconsistent
cies of the world, to calculate with great
emphasis, " Foonny mankind That excla
nation, Meucci's toonmy pronunciation, and
the incredibly ugly grimace with which he
accompanied the words, have fastened them
indelibly upon our memory. We have wit.
messed many curious exhibitions of human
nature, when Meucci's ejaculation has risen
almost involuntarily to our lips There is a
considerable mixture of greatness and folly.
strength and weakness, virtue and vice. phy-
steal courage and moral cowardice in the best
human character. From the sublime TO the
ridiculous, from fight to a frolic, there is but
a step. Fo0an9 Mapk;ndI"
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ON TUESDAY EVENING. SOLOS BY
LAVIGNE, WUILLE AND HUGHES,
Aud Selections from the PROPHET"
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Tickets to all parts of the Hall, 81 secured seats
Soc. extra. Ee5 4 -
their seats. y f-eet ~
Doors open at 2: Concert TO commence at g.
Tickets to be had at the Bookstore of Mr. JAMES
WOODHOUSE, where seats NAV be secured /; also
at the Music store of Mr.. r. III. TAYLOR.
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Z ORLEANS MOLASSES, IN whole and
" half bhls, for sale by 4. II, SKINNER,
hp0 Cary 81
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y am now receiving the following brands II sune
nor Family and Baksf's Flear: asalts Nj aDlon.
Meclnns. Patrick aud Cius's For safe ~
hpo j.. u FAY
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-23
MILITARY.

PRESENTATION TO COL. THOMAS F. DE Voc.
Las. evening Thomas +. De Voc late Colonel OF
the Eighth Regiment n. Y. S. NJ gave an entertain
pent at his late residence, in Thirte enhst, to the
officers Of that regiment Among the invited guests
were Maor-Gerersl Sandford, BHgadier-Gen Hall,
Brigade-Major Cox, E1.Brigsdier- General Kiersted.
Soon after the arrival of the company they were in
yited to psrtske Of splendid dinner.
The table was spread with all the delicaoies OF the
season, to which the company did ample Justice
The inner man having been satisfied, Capt. LAW
RENEE srose and on behalf Of the officers OF the
Regiment. presented Col. De Voc with an elegant
silver pitcher and salver, as a slight testimonial Of
their respect and esteem for him man and officer.
Capt LAWRENCE in making the presentation said:
SIR: The pleasing duty of Offering on behalf of my
brother officers Of the sth Regiment for your accept
snce small testimonial OF esteem and respect tan
dered by them has been assigned 70 ma. Although
am forcbly impressed with the conviction Of my ina.
biiy TO perform the duty imposed in manner cacu:
lated 20 do justice TO yoG, Sir, Yeti hope that the VIII
being good all ineficiency may be overlooked Some
men ere born great, and the good name they may
bear is par. and parcel Of themselves rather than
any achievements they may have themselves made;
some naturally fortunate and with the cooperation Of
others gain aurels which from their own selfish mo-
tives they wear alone, without deignlsg 20 give
small even passing, trifing amount Of credit
Il gees ont 10 the world that they are great men;
others on the other hand, come into this world de-
pendent upon their own actions TO gain the respect
and admiration of their feowmen; but, Sir, in our
estimation the man who assduously labors for the al
vsncement Of Others without thinking Of SELF whether
he succeeds in the undertaking not we decide that
the same praise should be awarded, knowing, as we
do that the heart that mighty part of the man, is
ne hit and as we find that you possess quality aye
virtue, which we consider priceless gem, we wish
70 remind You that have tried you sorely, and a.
every test that virtue has forth; and that is we
have found You TO he a man of honor and principle:
Lopgmay you live to gaze upon this testimonial and
NAV ii ever remind you of those pleasant; days now
psst and gone.
Col. De yoEres ponded in an eloquent manner, and
ct come length giving history in detail of the Regt-
ush from its organization. General SANFORD,
Gen Hall. Gen. KIERsTED, and others followed,
with brief speeches The affair passed of pleas
antly.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
RECEIVED BIZ
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE SCREW STEAMSHIP
CANADIAN AT PORTLAND.
PROGRESS OF THE SIEGE OF SEYASTOpOL.
ponILAsD, Ne, wednesdsy, Nov. %. l.sl.

PohTLAsD Me-, Wednesday, Nov. %, 1854
The screw steamship Canadian. Capt. Mem 4sters
from Liverpool at 10 N. on the It'll inst, arrived
at this port at o'clock last night bringing "a cabin
and los Storage passengers. Her Is three days
later than that received by the Asia.
The Canadian reports Nov. :, at go P. NJ,
passed the Collins steamship Baltic OF the Bell buoy
going into Liverpool New ,, lat. so 3, Ion. Il So
sgnalized bark Onda. Nov. 10 lat 5lo G. Ion 81 a.
at 100 A. NJ, passed steamship Africa steering east
Same day, at $3.50 p NJ. passed ship Calhoun.
BY the Canadian, at Portland, We have Tie I'm
don Chronicle ofthe 6tb and Tie Liverpool Mercury
Of the 7h inst, bat no circulars shipping papers
have been received by her therefore no satisfactory
market report can be given.
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uuhsppay WA aI.rss one cre a.ed some Disturbance
% our sttsot This explosion had more effect, as
our batteries were accumulated round the spot where
il took place The enemy took advantage Of II 20
increase their fire. and after consulting the General
Commanding the artillery desmei it sigi.able 70
suspend our fire 70 repair sur damage sad complete
On oUr right, By ne batteries nearer the English
line our system Of attack. This DELAY certainly
Is much 70 be regretted; but il cannot
BE helped, ami ! am taking every means
20 render It short possible. The city has
wihstood the FIRE much better than was expected.
The encienie, in its enormous development, in a
straight line carrying all that It can receive in heavy
calber from the fleet, allows it to proOng the s;ray
gle. On the l7ih our troops took possession Of the
plateau situated in the front Of the point Of attack
called the Mast BastioD. and now occupy il. This
evening we construct there a masked battery Of
twelve guns and If possible a iecond battery at the
extreme right Gbove the declivity. All means Of
attack are concentrated ~ this bas.iOn sud will
hope soon clear it, with tue assistance of the Eogsh
batteries which take it in the left flank. Yesterday
about 10 A. M the allied fleets attacked the exterior
batteries Of the place butt have not yet received the
report 60 as to enable me 10 give account Of the
results cf that attack. The English batteries
ars in the best possible condition. they have
received nine new n.ortas, which will
have great effect. Yesterday, in the battery
which surrounds the tower, situ,ted on the
left Of the t,ver immense explosion took place,
which mus; have done great injury to the enemy for
since then the fire Of that battery has been very slack
snd this morning only few guns were able to fire
from it. have no precise news Of the Russian amy
There is nothing to indicate that it has modified the
position in which it awaits reenforcements. have
received nearly ell the infantry reenforcement1 ex
peeted from GaIlipoli and Farna. Gen. lie valiant
has Just arrived with his etit major, which increases
to FIVE divisions Of infantry the army command.
The health Of the troops is very satisfactory their
moral condition excellent aud We are full Of conf
dence.