The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-05
BY J. A. CoWARDIN.

BY J. A. CoWARDIN.
The DAILY DISPATCH is served to subscribers
al SIN AMI QUARTER cENTs PER WEEK, payable
TO the Carrier weekly. Price for mailing, 81 year
in advance.
day and mailed TO subscribers at 81 per snnum.
I w. SMITH, GAS FILTER AND
~ MANUFACTURER OF GAS FIXTURES,
18th street, below Main street. Richmond, Va.-Hsv-
ine secured the services of first class workmen am
prepared TO make TO order all kinds of Gas Chan
deliers, Brackets Pendants &C. at short notice and
on reasonable terms
Also, old Chandeliers, Lamps &c, cleaned, resided
or brouzed, and made 10 look like new ones
kinds Of Brass Turning and Finishing promptly
B.-The trade supplied with Gas Fixtures, &c,
st Northern prices J. w. SMITH,
ap II I'm 18th ST., below Main ST.
VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND IN
' CHEsTERFlELn, 81 NILES FROM RICH
MoND, FOR SALE.-We will sell valuable tract
of Land in the county of Che ser6eld, 81 miles from
Richmond, neat the old River Road, and front II
mile on the James River. containing 76l acres OF
cultivation, oud of which about 60 acres are good low
grounds; balance, 900 acresl in pine and oak growth
1t conveniently be divided into two farms, has
springs in abundance of good wafer, and very heal
thy has large beds Of granite quite couvententto the
river; hss on IL saw MILL twateT power,l about io0
ysris from the river and all the buildings necessary
fer farm, except a dwelling.
The soil is good and easily improved, havinga good
The terms are one-third cash; balance at / and
years for negotiable notes interest added secured by
mhn GoDDIN APPERsoN.
a TTRACTIVE REAL ESTAT F.
"a FARM AND TAVERN ESTABLISHMENT,
ON THE r a. RAfLROAD-FOR SALE-I Of
fer, at private sale such terms must needs suit
sTArioN," on the Richmond % and Danviiie Railroad,
II miles from Richmond, containing about $50 scres
one-hst with the buildings lying on the South, end
the other half on the North side of the Roadbeing
willing seil all or the hslf.
Fae neghborhood is good, the location healthy,
ana the improve msnts extensive. The place is well
supplied with excellent water and is well timhered
Wlth pine, oak, etc.
In the hands enterprising porson it is believed
that this establishment would prove very profitable,
forit is place Of much resort and many boarders
from the city of Richmond could be attracted hither
f0r the summer months.
a Post Office is kept there, and the present pro-
prietor has Stage Coach running three times
week 10 Cumberland County. which pays well.
To one disposed to speculate in the coal trade, this
place holds out strong for it lies in the
nid OF the coal region, and the signs of this mineral
in the cut made for the railroad and in digging we'll
were exceedingly Hattering
sp8dIm. VIM A MARTIN. Chesterfield
GREAT FIRE IN PETERSBURG,
~ NA.-HERRING'S SAFE AGAIN TRIUM-
PHANT.-ln the fire which destroyed store and
stock goods on the night of the Sd Februa.
~ last, was one of SILAS c. HERRING'S SALA-
MANDER SAFES, with Halls Burglar Proof Lock,
amount in bank notes and checks. Owing to the in
tense heal to which the Safe exposed, the brass
could not be opened with the key sud had therefore
TO be forced open, which operation effected with
considerable difficulty from the great strength with
which the safe was made.
On obtaining to the safe the entire con-
tents 'ce'f found secure aHd Tnisjg,ed s byf,e
Petersburg. March Is, 1854,
We the undersg gned were present and witnessed
q above alIuded O.. her nv
certify that the statements by Messrs. Morrison
msTabie are true true IN every particuaT
Co, Davenport Stratton, Paul Hinton Brokers ;
Gaines L Riches, Jas B. Taliaferro.
Petersburg, March IS, 1854
By schrs Palestine and Oranna, the subscriber has
received large addition to his stock of Safes, and
Secondhand Safes which have been taken in ex-
change fer Herring's for sale at low prices.
Gail at i56 Cary street, sign Of the ~ Red Safe"
ap II is Agent for the State.
NOTICE.-J A. HARRINGTON'S To,
IL bacco, Snuff and Cigar Store 1874 Main corner
OF 10th street. Richmond. where kepta large stock
of fine Cigars, Tobacco, Snuffs, Pipes, and Fine Cut
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco. and all other arti
cles in the line, to which be invites the attention of
his friends and the public generally to call and ex-
Psi will; in few days. add largely to my stock
ap55 j. A. HARRINGTON.
GAS FITTING, STEAM PIPING,
~ ROOFING, &c.--Baving just received from the
to put up GAS FIXTURES, STEAM PIPES for
warming houses, and to cover buildings with Tin
any kind of metal in the best manner, at reasonable
prices, and with despatch.
have secured the services of number of ex-
cellen WoTkmen in the various branches of my busi
ness, and therefore solict orders from all who have
work to execute. Persons having work in my line.
will find it to their advantage to give cali at my
store on the East side of 18th street. between Main
fe It's CHARLES H. LANGLEY.
rFOBACCO BOX BOARDS.-The sub
Il scribers, factors for several extensive Saw Mills
are prepared TO contract for the delivery of o X
BOARDS for Tobacco Boxes
The quantity to be sold this season from Mills
being smaller than usual, early application must be
made in order to secure the delivery previous the
closing ofthe canals.
CARR, GIESE L CO.
20 and 25 Spears wharf, Baltimore Md.
Refer, by permission, to Jas. II. Grant, Esq, VIM.
H. Grant, Esq. sp % 2w
BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE FARM ONE
- MILE WEST OF RICHMOND, FOR SALE.
The beautiful Cottage Farm formerly known as Du-
vars, az the head of Broad street, about mile
west of Richmond, containing ten The build
lugs and Improvements thereon are large. and hand
somely arranged The place abounds in fruit of va
nous kinds and shrubbery of the choicest varieties.
The soil is remarkably rich 1t has been used as a
market garden for several years past and the daily
year Persons desirous to purchase are respectfully
requested to view the premises at any time.
1cLHls accommodating AppiytO
ap 20 lot GODDIN l. APPERSON.
RUNAWAY IN JAIL-There was com.
A1 mitied to the Jail of the City of Richmond, as
runaway, on the 2Sth day of March, 1854, ne gro
man, who calls himself CORNELIUS, and says he
Is the property of Jane Timberake, Of Hanover Co..
Va.
Said negro is five feet four inches high; of brown
complexion about twenty:one years of age, and had
on, when committed to Jail. dark cassnet coat,
dark mixed woolen pants and blue cloth cap.
The owner of said negro is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges and take him
away, or he will be dealt with the law directs.
JOSEPH A. STARKE. D s., for
ap 296w MARTIN III. LIPSCOMB, Serg't