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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-11
EXAMINING CouRr.-Aldermen Evar

EXAMINING CoURT.-Aldermen Evans
Taylor, Tyrer, Winefeld and Bray, presiding.-A
l o'clock yesterday, the Court was opened on Ma
thew C. johnson, OF Goochiand, charged with felo
ny-in kidnapping free negro boy about nine
wears of age, named Thomas Henry Swan, In the
county OF Goochland, and bringing him 70 this city
and selling him into slavery, on the 2Oth o. Decem
Der last fMessrs August and Day for the defence.
and Mr.. r. 7. Daniel for the Commonwealth The
lit of the evidence was, that the mother OF me ne
rro hoy, Mary Jane Swan, lived In the neighcor-
hood Of the prisoners the prisoner run
the boy off to this city him as his slave
sold him 90 David b. Jones for S375 and then spent
$50 30 Of the money with Mr.. Doerfinger for jewel
~ giving his name at that time as William Lee
,,ossassion, and quantity OF jewelry. The case
vas argued with ability on both sides. during the
sramnarion, the defence contending that as the
bow had, coliuded with the prisoner, it was mot a
case Of kidnapping, but merely obtaining money
under fake pretences, and therefore was not q
ieIonv.-the Commonwealth opposing successful
" the proposition. The Court ovsrrulsd shs poiai
made by the defence. and then, when me evidence
was concluded, remanded the prisoner for trial be-
fore the Circuit Court
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DEATH or TIE MAEcEIoHEss sWELLEsLEY.-The
Marchioness Wellesley died On tho l7tn uitinao nj
Hampton Court, after shorI illness. Size was a
daughter OF the late Richard Caton, Esq. Of Mary
Carroll OF CarroiEon one OF the signers OF the De-
elaration OF Independence One OF Lady WeIles-
leys sisters il Mrs. AacTavish another Is D,lehe<s
o. Leeds; and another the Dowager Lady Staticrd.
Lady Weiiesley's nrst husband wac Rooe Psstisou,
eldest brother o, the. famous Duke OF wellington
Her iadyship was Tor many years Lady OF the bed.
chamber to Queen Adelaide.
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MurfSr AND DEsERrIos.-T The u 8. surveying
SCHOONER Joseph Henry, put into Norfolk on Friday
last in consequence of the desertion of FIVE of her
crew. While the schooner was laying off the mouth
OF Pianktank river, FIVE men. named w. S. Fisher.
James Cook and jacob Roberts, took forcible pos.
session of the boat and went on shore, landing at
stngray Point They were armed with pistols and
dirks. Capt. M. hastened to make complaint to Mr.
Miles, magistrate OF Mddlesex county, but the
mutineers succeeded in escaping While ethe schoon-
er going up Norfolk harbor after dark, she was
run into by sail boat, man on board of which
was drowned
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PEMOVAL--SMTTH & ROBERTS

~ haVt ItInuFtd 70 The new Store, Nc, z, Iron
Buildings, Pearl street.
Thankful for the liberal patronage of their old
friends and customers we respectfully solicit con-
uuance of che same and would invite the attention
oi COUNTRY MERCHANTS, SADDLERS. MA.
CHlNlSTS, COACH MAKERS, and HOUSE BULL
DERS. 10 their superior assortment of GOODS and
TOOLS adapted TO the wants of the trade
We are now receiving part, and will shortly have
n store, the whole of our SPRING STOCK, embra-
eng many aud desirable Goods. Coachnakers
VIII Ind 1t 10 their interest to call and examine an
entire new stock of COACH HARDWARE ard
TRIMMINGS, to be opened the ensuing month
Our regular assortment of HARDY WARE, CUT
LERY, GUNS and SADDLERY, will be greatly
increased and will be constant aim to meet the
wants ef customers and friends, both in goods and
prices SMITH d ROBERTS,
ja5-lm y Pearl street,
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POLICE PETIrIoN.-The officers of the
day police petitionng the City Council for an in
crease of salary, alleging that the high prices at
them to make the application. Judging by the fate
OF the petition of the Night Watch. we are inclined
to the opinion that the prayer will not be granted
though we hope differently. We have always con
sidered it bad policy in the city to pay her officers
poorly knowing do that where the salaries are
inadequate, the services performed will be small in
proportion. Men, to be faithful must be well paid
in any service-and d their time Is worth anything,
it Is worth competency to live upon. The laborer
is always worthy of his hire
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Mutual BUILDING FUND AND LOAN Cow
BoLp RoBsERy.-On Monday evening

last some daring rogue opened the front window Of
Mr.. jacob Demelmans store, on Broad street, be-
tween 4sh and 9th Streets and stole thereom about
500 worth OF fancy articles, consisting of gloves rib
bons socks and handkerchief Robberies and incen-
dlarism are becoming matters of such common oc-
eurrence, that business all over the city, but on
Broad street particularly, would do we'll to see to
their doors and windows as soon as NIGHT sets in
In the mean time we would advise some changes and
amendments in the present police system, 80 as to
add to the efficiency of the night corps The fault,
we are satisfied does not lay with the men, but with
their prescribed plan operations and therefore, it
is that we advise change.
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EXTRAORDINARY NEWS FROM AusTBALrA.-A let
ter in the Bristol (EngandD Journal, dated Hobart
Town, Australia Sept 8th, states that extraordi
nary discovery of gold has been made fftysix
miles from Geelong. The gold is found 100 feet
from the surface. The writer says 1900 ounces
were taken out in three days by few persons, and
one man got out lump weighing 100 pounds. The
writer adds, that tumult had occurred among the
diggers, and that the military had been ordered up
to quell the disturbance.
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SAWS, SAWS, SAWS! of every descrip-
~ lion. manufactured and sold by

lHh between Main and Gary streets, Richmond, Va.
CIRCULAR SAWS of all sizes and Styles and
every other variety OF SAWS that may be called for
All Saws stamped TOLAND i BURGER, warranted
give satisfaction, if not being fairly tried, will
be exchanged or the money refunded.
Strengthening, retoothIug aud repairing of ell kinds
cone the shortest notice.
WE CHALLENGE THE WORLD to produce a
Circular Saw, either large small, that cannot
ajTaighten, no matter from what how badly
Il may have been sprung or buckIed
AL CircnlArs IXRTranted O INN t-us. de lE-6m
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MIXED BLooDs-As viii be seen by the
proceedings Of the Legislature, the Ccmmittee ON
Courts OF Justice in the House of Delegates, have
been instructed to report bill declaring that such
persons the Code now called mixed Blood, 80
shall be declared negroes. The reader will re-
member that this Committee reported adversely
to this amendment some few weeks SINCE hence the
instructions.
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STONE MASONRY.-The s

STONE MASONRY. The subscriber
~ havine completed the extensive foundatio for
Messrs. Taliaerro d Co., at Manchester, and nearly
completed the abutments and piers of Mayos Bridge
would respectfully inform the public that he is pre-
pared 10 contract for building foundations, BRIDGES
&c &C. with the best quality Of granite to be found
IN the State. All work entrusted TO will be done
n workmanlike manner. JOHN w. DAVIES,
Stone Cutter and Mason. SOuthside of Dock.
Residence Corner of Canal and Cd streets
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EFFECTS OF RowDYIsm.-A young man named
Malcolm Kelly died in Baltimore last Saturday, from
injuries received while passing through the western
section of the city on the 26th ut where fight was
in progress. briekbat from the rowdy gang struck
him en- the head There is great field for mission
arY Onerations III BarirnOre
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SUDDEN DEATH-About 8 O'Clock last
Monday night, negro woman, seventy years of
fell dead from an apoplectic fit, while passing
along l4th street, between Main and Cary. Justice
Tyrer held an inquest over the dead body that
night, and the jury rendered verdict of acame TO
her death by visitation of Providence.
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o. FOR SALE-A Lot near Manches-
I'll ter, containing acres, which is large and
convenient Dwelling, in thorough repair, with
ceent Kitchen, servants house, stable, carriage
house, and every convenience and comfort family
may require This Lot affords excellent garden Is
unusually healthy affords excellent water. and from
which Is fine and commanding view 1.-THE city
Richmond. Terms accommodating. Apply to
de 29 TOLER l. COOK. Agents
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SUBSTITUTE FOR THE HUmDoLD Dr-The New
York and Havre Steam Navigation Company have
placed the new ocean steamer Nashville, Captain NJ
Berry, on the route between New York and uavre,
via Southampton, as a substitute for the Humboldt
The Nashville will sail on the l4th inst
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Among the passengers by the steamer Pacific
from New York for Liverpool, was Edward C. KEN.
be- one of the editors Of the Alta California news
paper, who is route for the Danube to collect in
formation relative to the progress Of the war Fat,
er Gayazzi Also went out in the Pacific
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DooroEs DIsAeREE.-Even the medical gentle
men fsht N tie godly city of Baltimore On Satur-
day last, Drs. Doyel and Marshall had sharp game
at fsticufs on Lombard street. By5tanders pre-
vented the Of the sca!pel and the doctors were
arrested
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James Wilhalne, engineer of the steamer Petrol
died in the New York hospital the 9th inst from
injuries sustained by the recent explosion OF The
boiler on that vessel
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A late arrival from Cuba brings decree from
the new Captain-G General upon the subject of the
slave trade, in which he pledges hinaset to enforce
the laws against the importation of slaves from
Africa and compel faithful observance of the trea-
ties of 1917 and 1895 for the suppression of the
traffic. As substitute for the importation OF slaves
from Africa, he proposes and authorizes the intro
Spaniards
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I.u Expxssxs.-The Hustings Court

JAIL EAPENSAS.AhV AAuS1AASS ~~~Nss
vesterday certified "a correct, the account oi the
serrsant Of the City for the quarter ending the3
of Decen,ber which amounted to IL 607 80 for led
ing and clothing pr soners Ia the city jail; ~ g
fr attending The sick e26 for 10 lunatics aud
Recommended the payment BY the Auditor Of ei7.
as the expenses Of two free persona who were iin.
properly committed TO prison. The whole. maxine
quite snug sum % tax upon tha people. Tor toe
support OF rosues and vsgabouds who are nos nov
bread.
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THE PARKERsBURG JuNcTIoN-"Grafton" is the
| name determined upon fog the place where the
Parkersburg Railroad will diverge from the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad ltis upon the Valley Ri
yer, at the mouth of Three Fork, about two miles
| east OF Fetterman. Quite town is springing up
there
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THE IrAL1As OPERATES fine com.

The ITALIAN OpRRA.-Tbis fine COM
pany, whose entertainments have proved so popu-
lar for several nights past will conclude their stay
in this city by presenting tonight Donzetti's grand
and beautiful opera of "Belsario." From the costly
arrangements that have been made to set this opera
on the stage in all the magnhcence it deserves we
predict that it will far surpass all its predecessors in
general attraction, and will greatly delight those
who witness it. The music, the scenery, the trium-
phal procession in honor of the Roman General,
the superb car, and, indeed all the requisite para
phernaa necessary to excite the interest of the au
dence and add to the stage effect win be produced
in style exceing every thing Of the kind ever wit
messed on the boards of the Marshall With these
assurances from the management, il viii not be ne.
cessary 70 urge music loving readers to secure
this morning, in order that they may behold the
richest operate entertainment that may again
be offered to them Grateful for the encouragement
bestowed on them, the Artists have all resolved to
make their farewell performances such will leave
pleasing remembrances behind; and this being de-
ternined upon, the citizens of Richmond, who never
fato appreciate properly all efforts to please ther
will give the troupe house worthy of the grand nlu-
sica occasion, and Of the capitol of the Old Domin-
ion
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ANOTHER MURDER.

II was but few weeks ago that we published the
marriage of George Higginbotham. of Raleigh
county, to Miss Rebecca Gwin, of Fayette. We
now have to record the brdegroom's arrest for the
murder OF his wife, almost ERE the honeymoon
was over. There was some disparity between the
ages OF the pair-16 or 1a years-and the marriage
seems to have been consummated with mean mo.
tives on the part of the husband. The bride had
property OF $1,000 or $4,000 in her own right; and
the husband, who seems to be person of an obtuse
and mean mind, conceived the idea that by getting
her out of the way he could possess her property.
Being at the Blue Sulphur Springs on Christmas
day. he boug ht two ounces of arsenic and guam
tity OF Loaf sugar and on his return home, admin
istered dose to his unsuspicious wife. The dose
so large that it caused vomiting but enough
left the stomach to cause her death in about
half an hour.
The husband was over rsolictous in hurrying the
funeral, which caused her relatives TO take the
corpse to her mothers, in Fayette. Here they re-
solved upon having corOners inquest held over
the corpse, and sent for DR.. Hunter OF Lewisbure
to make an examination. We have not learned
the nature of the jurys verdict bu5 it was such as
authorized his arrest DR.. II. brought the heart
and stomach of the deceased away with him, and
last night submitted the contents of the latter to
several chemical tests, which conclusively show
the presence Of arsenic in large quantities
Higginbotham is now in Fayette jail; but as the
crineswas committed In Raleigh county, he will
doubtless be removed thither.-Green5rier Era
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GRAsrxD LEAyx TO REnAr m-.-
YESTERDAY sbs .1n,.s ana sssso q q he Ha.a cos
slaves-Fields Cook, Lewis Allen "a x,sI.se 80
were heard BY counsel and decided in q - "a =.
applicants majority of the Justice, heir 4, Z. -
as sl OF them we're proved 70 be men - 49, ~
iacter, sober, peaceable and industrions 49, S'a-
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BIBLES FOR CHINA.-At the last monthly meeting
of the Managers Of the American Bible Society, a
communication received from the British and
Foreign Bible Society, stating that was determined
to publish one million OF New Testaments for
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-11

Charles Del vecchio, an old and web known cit;
zen o. New York, is dead. He was, in days by gone
prominent Tanmanny Hall politician.
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For sale by Druggists generally. IS
PURCELL, LADD 4 CO.,
;v AH1avvS vvt,ru Richmond Agents.
VIRGINIA MAGIC WASHING FLU

ID--Have you ever used this celebrated WASH
ing Fluid If you have pot and wish TO keep aheeds
by economising your time, labor and money, and "a
wit6 hard rubbing of them on washing boards try &c
once some of this popular washing fluid. IL requires
only one a 70 do an ordinary washing In lees than
the articles Of the most brilliant whiEenees, without
injury to the finest fabric Price, 50 cents gsions
OF Is cents qsazt bottle Prepared only BY
- - Il. J, PIcOT Co.,
roas DruGsists.
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ter Au1steu iot want N aregis
,,RACARD TO THE CITIZENS or Ar.nr-
shs nmE IOoNTf, VA DR. C. 8. BRAINERO. g
county through the polteness Of Dr. RspdoIph. jno
Tisnoerake Esq, ard others bas consenss{ - ,,.;t
onaioetessie and deliver free lecture and pSrform
TGssnssVs "a me Baptlst Church, st O'Clock, on
.i. $3.50 evening, I7th instant and NAV bs esn-
ta,.eo al the Central Railroad Hotel on Tuesday ~
snooh, iItn instant, and on "Wednesday follo,xfns
the cars e.s sae oay siso on Thursdsy morning un
at bottom: eaa 'Ao t"4io"ins ana note
uh. z. B. BRAINERD-DR. BRArreRn a.,
7.h Jea Jsnuar, AZ the Exchange Hotel until Saturday,,
m stay VIII be short, therefore LEI an who v;.r
da,uasnens appiy at once. Correspordents by ~.
ine fhas NE poss Pad box 7ol New York city. stat.
oai rs small sr large; also whether fhe sys dsnS.
". prominently or Is suuken--csu for t,xa doll.r.
soviee or treatment for ten dollars 10 whick
case the pay tor advice will be deducted. The moor
tavorablY considered. NC Poof
Ut BRAINERD has restored persons In ,a,..t .;.at
IN cases OF partial and total blindness of from n
wseSs 70 % years standing by from 10 seconds 10
discovery, without cutting pain or wash
III. b. has also cured cases of ip1amn,af;ov ce -.
nous ana grades; pain from an intolerance
u or loss of sight from age an
pear-slghtedness. All of which have remainsS ~,
nanent TO the present moment, -
For abundant evidence of the facts stated refa,
enee may be had to statements of persons treated
ana puDhsheo In the city papers. Many of theae
persons may be seen at his room, at 10 A. M or 4P
NJ. OF each day-at which hours DR. B. will perfornn
experiments on the worst cases that may by present.
witness the experiments.
r B. See notice above for hours and days Tkoxe
VINO oe not see Dr. BRAISERD within the time stated
. 20 see nun at all, as he will positively leave
jal0-ts
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4 DAVENPORT, ALLEN d Co, AUG
A. TONERS AND co NJ ISSIOk M Err

CHANTS offer for sale
leOo sacks Liverpool Fine Salt
80 :" Ground Alum
ta bbis. Coffee Sugars,
100 packages L~at, Crushed and Powdered Sr-
gGrs,
lCl bags and bbls White Brazil Sugar.
600 kegs Blasting Powder
~ Sporting and Rife Powder,
700 bags Rio Coffee,
100 = Java
20 "a Manila T.
900 bbls Hydraulic Cement,
itS bbis Tanners OH,
= tierces and hhds. Sperm and Solar Lamp OIL
80 packages Green ana Black Teas,
200 boxes "Mitchelpsp Patent Caudies,
200 4" 'Jackson's' Mould Candles,
20 reams Wrapping Paper,
ll@ sbis. Recti6ed Whishey
100 n. L. Rum
700 cases pure Spanish Liquorice, direct irnporta-
- 4
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THE WEATHER continues cold and dis
agreeable with prospects for another fail of snow in
short time. A few more such nights as that Of
Monday and ice win be abundant
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DiscHAneED.-Henry Harding was triea
oy Jury before the Hastings Court yesferds. =
=, an naicnent ~. Tor misdemes mesnor-bestine ) nero
N sne street-and found not lgrilty. s1o
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SECOND MARKEr.-Weh have been request.
ed to call attention TO the condition OF the payemen.
in the second market, which is said be very bad in
one or two places.
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Samuel Hood was run over by a train of cars in
South Wheeling, (Ritchietown) ON Thursday and
killed
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LEcruRE.-fhe next lecture before the Youns
Mems Society of Fredericksburg. Ii TO be delivered
by John r. Thompson, of this CITY.
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The lost WATCH advertised in the Bulletin the
fsst week II October, has not been returned | will
ss..nri the finder. HIP TAYLOR
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NAMES u. ELLETT, General Agent
- Ottc. 90 Governot street, opposite the Dispatch
O+Sce-caI be found arail hours ready to attend to
.ug aud buying all kinds of produce, renting out
hous-s &c &c. de ITS
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SELLING TO THE SrATE.-Judging from
the remarks which fell from members of the City
Council at their last meeting, we think we may
safely say, far their voice have anyweight
that Richmond win NOT consent to sell her nteres,
in the works Of the James River and Kanawha
Company at any price, whatever the other stock
holders may determine upon. Gentlemen who ia
vored the sale when the suggestion WAS frst made,
will now oppose it TO the bitter end; aud as the
project was defeated before by the stockholders.
we have no doubt It's fate will be the same when
tvsr it ia renewed
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fIay,1ga FEMALE TEACHER for our girls, will
,v tsa I'd tuition 70 TWO or three litsie boys or
.ili- 81 : ~. Ide 24-tsI h P. TAYLOR
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sTORAGF.-Having a acUtnmodous store will re-
csye Tobacco Flour Wheat, &c, On Storage, at
the usug! rates and will effect insurance the same
e 5ss;rrS Iia-2w IA.
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General Rufus Welch has been ill at New Or
leans, but Is said to be rapidly recovering.
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LA AFAvoRIrA.-This beautiful Opera was
performed admirably Monday night Madam DE
WRITES, TAFFANELLI, and PozzoLoNI. did them
selves full justice by their personations of the cha
racters they sustained. Norma and La Fauorita
have been decidedly the best entertainments given
BY the company.
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THE DAILY DISPATCH.

ER- The circulation of the Daily Dispatch exceeds
considerably that of eli the Daily papers of Richmond
combined.
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sdy.rt;.a,rs.s L.HEs e cn LEss MAKE ses...
sbIein ~ sn charged IN sxass ~ -
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Merrily as a marriage bell"

With good music, agreeable companions, and such
a supper well fitted for the gods, how could
the entertainment of that noble generous and gallant
corps-the Montgomery Guard-have proved other
wise than what dida that its friends could ask
And is it to be wondered at that the ''wee small
hours" came too soon, and the TINY feet of lovely
forms unwillingly ceased their graceful motion,
when the last note of music died upon the ear, and
the time arrived for the unwelcome conclusionq-
Swift the sands OF life, and as varied as are
the vicssi'udes through which many of us must pass
ere another twelve months its course there are
doubtless many who attended the Montgomery
Guard anniversary ball last Monday night that
would willingly see another year speedily swept by
for the enjoyment of such an evening the just
passed forever.
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The HUsTIses CouRr was again in ses-
sion yesterday, steadily wading through the food
of business upon Its docket 1t Is due to the ator-
ney for the Commonwealth Mr.. II. T. Daniel, To
say that he has proved himself most able and ef-
6cient, as well as courteous and ohliging officer,
since his election, aud that the interests of Rich
mond are advocated and deteHdea by him with an
ability not to be excelled Fluent la speech and
thoroughly versed in law. cause that fails 10 his
hands Is indeed bad one. unworthy of success.