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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17
DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION.

DlSSoIsO ION VE oNIV&N.
The orators of the United States have
learned to talk with great glibness and com
posture of dissolution of the Union. The
last sectional controversy gave the first seri-
GUS shock to that confidence in its permanent
cy which was once general and apparently
immovable. Then, for the first time, men be-
gan to suspect that the federal Union was not
the immutable political structure which they
had been accustomed to suppose that there
was no cabalistic influence in the combina-
ton of the letters of the Constitution, nor
mysterious power in the parchment on which
they were inscribed which would warrant the
prediction that it would last forever. There
is no standing army to uphold it /; no physical
force by which one-half the States can force
it down the Threats of the other half no other
security for its existence but that which
brought it into being, the mutual consent and
good will of the various sections which com.
pose it.
Hitherto, it has been supposed that the
South was the party in which there was most
discomfort with the Union, and she certainly
has had more practical grievances to COM
plain of than any other section. But, in this
Nebraska controversy, the threats of dissolu-
ton come from the North, and they come
thick and fast. Even such moderate, cold
blooded and philosophical old fogy as Pro-
fessOr Silliman, talks about dissolution as
coolly as he would talk about any other sort
of dissolution or decomposition to his admir-
ing pupils. The anti-Nebraska movement, it
must be admitted, seems to include those con-
sentative classes at the North which have
and the dissolution of the Union seems to be
regarded by them as less evil than the per
mission of Southern men to go, if they choose,
with their negroes to Nebraska. We cannot
comprehend why measure, from which the
North will suffer no practical evil should be
made the occasion of such general and ex-
treme indignation. What injury would the
North suffer from the passage of the Nebras-
ka bill to be compared with the calamities,
both to her material interests and to the cause
of human liberty, which would follow a dis
solution of the Union?
tutSc iucUaCeS VI UiSSUluLiOu are
ed to intimidate the South, they will signally
fail. They will produce no other effect than
increased alienation of feeling. The South
loves and cherishes the Union from disin-
terested passion for that liberty, which is
bound up in it, and which was purchased at so
much cost of blood and treasure by the foun-
ders of the Republic. But she has no selfish
motive in her patriotism. Were she governed
by considerations of dollars and cents, she
would seek an immediate dissolution of the
Union. She would be prosperous and flour
ishing, if she were released from her CONNER
cial and manufacturing dependence upon the
North, and no longer newer of wood and
drawer of water for the general government
and the Northern people. Fondly as she
loves the Republic, she has some pride and
some self respect left, and if the boon of in
dependence is forced upon her, she will not
refuse it.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

FREE LECTURE, ON MONDAY EVENING.
the 10th instant. by DR.. WILLIAM R. MASSEY, OF
Baltimore, in the A II RICAN C FL c Fl, on
Broad st commencing Mt o'cock-This Lecture
will be given with SOME EXPERIMENTS. as introduce
tory to series intended to follow Electricity. its
various notifications and adaptations, with EUME-
Rovs EXPERIMENTS and illustrations.
The Ladies and Gentlemen OF Richmond are re-
spectfuliy requested to attend.
The attendance of Ministers of the Gospel and
members of the NJ edica Profession is earnestly So
licited. NH i6- At
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

Dr. BRAIsERD can be consulted at the
Exchange Hotel, Richmond until March 18th. He Is
awaiting the report of the COMMITTEES on Correspond
epce in this city.
DR.. BRAINERD has restored peasons to perfect
sight, in of partial and total blindness OF from
ii weeks to So years standing by from 10 seconds TO
minutes application, by scientific method, of his
own discovery, without cutting, pain wash.
Dr. g. has also cured cases of Inflammation of va
rious aud aggravated grades; pain FROM and intoIe
rance of light sghtedness, loss of sight from
age. and near-sg htedBess-all of which have re-
manned permanent to the present moment.
Advice or treatment given to the poor gratis.
NH. q ta
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cANprpArUe roR orrrcE.

TO8THg CIrIzESs or THE CITY or hICH-
MoFD At the folicitatior Of many friends. ] an
nouncs myself AZ candidste for the Office 81 HIGH
CONSTABLE Of the Citv of Richmond at the ensa-
iUg election After many yesss service 10 the Police
Department snqua my Isuoy Iains proper
every effort TO discharge the duties faithfuly and
give the most ample security for the just sccouu,s
biIity Of the peoples money.
NH list CLEMENT WHITE.
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Tur WEEKLY DISPATCH

= For the present week is one OF the best
,umbers ever issued Its contents embrace
editorials upon various subjects : news from
all parts of the world. including an unusual
variety of Virginia matters; miscellaneous
paragraphs, poetry, etc., and a report OF the
Richmond markets compiled with extreme
care, for the week ending March l6. The
Weekly Dispatch is capital paper to send
to friend in the country. Price only 3
cents per copy. Subscription price 81 per
annum in advance.
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AcclDEsr.-Martha Scott. a free woman


was very badly burned yesterday morning by her
clothes taking fire. while preparing her breakfast
Finding that she could not extinguish the flames.
which, at one time, bid fair to consume her she
gave the alarm, when Mr.. Conner, who was near
her door, rushed in, and by extraordinary exer.
tons. put the fire. We understand that the at.
tending ply stefan says her burns are not danger.
Gus though very severe
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

ANOTHER FACTORY STRUCK DR.. James
Steers factory corner of 10Th and Cary Streets was
also struck and seriously damaged. The fluid first
came in contact with the chimney, which was dam
aged, then passing to the roof, tore up the slate
and entering the building, literally riddled three of
the large ratters, setting them on fire DR.. Sizer
was in the lower part of the factory at the time,
and was severely shocked most of the per-
sons in his employ. Some of the tobacco was also
injured, but TO what amount we cannot gsay. AS
soon as the alarm OF fire was given, Dr. Sizer had
his hose attached to fire plug and soon succeeded
i'll extingushing the flames The escape of himself
and hands was really miracle, under the circum-
stances.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

BYRD STREET BRIDeE-Are the people
OF Byrd street. in the neghborhood of the canal, 10
have bridge, connecting them with the island and
Oregon Hill, or not. Such an Improvement would
be invaluable in that section of the city, and would
certainly increase the number of business stands
well the price of properly, along Byrd street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

STRUCK BY MISUNDERSTANDING the pre-
valence of the storm yesterday afternoon, the
lightning struck the brick tobacco factory near the
Northern end OF Mayos bridge, occupied by Mr.
John Walker. The fluid seems to have descended
directly upon the top of the West gable wall tear
ing up few bricks, and passing down on the out
side, bursting loose the frame of the door in the
fourth story, SCATTERING the third and second DOORS
and splintering the first slightly, then passing off on
bar of irQn and expended its force in the damp
ground There were large number of hands at
work in the factory at the time, none of which re
ceiyed any injury.
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CVu CAsEs.-Constable TYLER brouoht

Civil CAsEs.-Constable Tyler brought
before the Mayor for his action upon the same yes
terday, seUentytkree civil cases-a pretty heavy
docket for one week Out OF this number, eEecen
were dismissed, t~enty four continued, and judg-
msnts rendered in hirty-eigM The Mayor gave
notice that il plaintiffs failed to appear, more than
twice. and the defendants were ready, he would
dismiss the warrants.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

PLEASURE RETREAT.-Mr. r. w. Allen,
the proprietor OF the "Arbour, has fitted up hand
corporate limits, where refreshments of various
kinds win be served to those who choose to give
him call. BY reference to advertisement in
another column, the reader viii gather such facts
AS he desires
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

The STEAMER RoAsoKE, Capt. Thomas
Skinner, arrived at her wharf at Rockets yester.
day, after very pleasantly, with heavy freight
and number oil passengers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

HANDSOME SToRE.-Mr. S. Sutherland,
gunsmith, is having store, the North side of
Main street, between 18th and I3th handsomely fit
ted up, preparatory to changing the location OF his
be pulled down to give place to the new Custom
House.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

Amos bonnen, the captain of wood sballop
rom virginia was robbed on Monday night in
Philadelphia OF the sum OF nearly four hundred
dollars, being the proceeds OF his sale of wood.-
a woman named Elizabeth Quinn was arrested on
suspicion OF having stolen the money.
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Broke Down.

BROKE Down. street wagon loaded
with flour, broke down On Cary street yesterday
morning, and came very near cripplng the driver,
a negro fellow, who was walking short distance
to the wheel when 1t gave way.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

INTEMPERANcE.-Willi Mountjoy ap-
peared before the Mayor to answer for being drunk
and riding his horse about the streets in such a
manner az TO endanger the safety of persons pas.
sing Case continued until this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

NEW HAMPsFIRE.-The result of the election in
new hampshire is yet involved in doubt The
latest dispatch from Concord says the Democrats
have elected their Governor by small majority.
ana is believed they have carried both houses of
the Legislature
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

Chas. A. Haskins, broker. and VIM s,ratte
late merchant, were arrested In New York on
Tuesday, charged with detrauding s. Cameron out
of fourteen houses worth 81 900 each.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

INDIAN TREATY CoNcLupED.-A treaty between
the War Department and the Chiefs of the ottoes
and Missourians (confederated) was concluded ON
wednesday. 1t now awaits ratification by the
Senate
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

PARRow and his troupe are yet at Odd
Fellows Hall, manufacturing fun for the masses
Their entertainments are large and fashionably at
tended every evening, and seem to give entire sat
isfaction
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17
dor SALE-Two cast.iron SOAP KET

L TIES, feet 9inches in diameter at top, feet
IL inches deep, containing 2, o95 gallons each.
Three csst-iron SOAP KETTLES, 8 feet inch in
diameter at top, feet IL inches deep, containing
l,275 gallons each.
Ions capacity.
One Copper CLEARING PAN
Twentyone WOOD SOAP FRAMES, 800 pounds
each capacity.
And sundrv small articles, sppertaining to the
SOAP and CAN DIE business now removing from
the premises lately occupied by Mr.. +. Hyde, as
Soap and Candle Factory and for sale on very rea
sonable terms by SMITH Il CURLETT
Corner of Holiday and Pleasant streets
mh I7--1t Baltimore. Md.
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Mrw ePrcTAI rgorTcEs.

GrrrRAL MEETiNG or THE BAR.--IHe
members Of the Bar, practising In al any Of the
Courts h IA Ia The CITY Of Richmend, are Invited to
attend nesting. to be held at the ofises 81 TIE
Clerk OF the Circuit Court Of said city, on
report of the committee appointed at the meeting
of the 1Ith instant, concerning the rule recenuJ
adopted By the Court of Appeals. NH fI--ot'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

AUCTION NoTIcE. -AttentiOn is request
ed to the sale Of old Doors, Window Frames sIafe,
&c THIS MORNING. at 10 o'clock, at Mr.. A Tho
mas old Factory, on 14th street.
f NH II THOS w. KEESEE, Auct.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

iESNsfLvANIA-The Wings of Pennsylvania
nave nominated Judge James Pollock fer Govern
OF george Davise for Canal Commissioner, and
~ NJ Sn'yser for Judge of the Supreme Cont
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

Storm Yesterday evening We we're Wis.
tied by heavy rain storm. accompanied by thun.
der aud lightning. The storm did not Hast more
than forty minutes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

oHlo.-lhe resolutions against the Nebraska bill
nave oeen iaid on the table in the Ohio State Sen.
ate by vote of II nays to 10 yeas
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

Alexander Hamilton, formerly of Philadelpbia
was sho' down In the streets of San Francisco re-.
Gently by some unknown person.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17
SAMPSON JONES.
NH did

THE Voters of the City are respectfully
informed that am gain Candidate for reelection
j. II. ST ROBIA,
NH, q 1v
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

To THE VoTERs or THE CRY OF Rich
mosp II take this method Of declaring myself q can
didate for HIGH CONSTABLE. Should the voters
think proper to confer the Office me, To shall be
my greatest effort TO discharge the various duties of
ii with promptness and fidelity
NH ff-dtde j. p. TYLER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

TIE THE CITIZENS OF RICHaoND--The
undersigned, conscientiousy persuaded that his
perience, assistant to Mr. Blair, twho declines
are-election,) would enable him to perform efficient
ly the duties pertaining to the Office of HIGH CON-
STABLE, sers hinsel candidate for the SURFACES
of his felow-citizens. Should they confer npon him
the honor of election TO that Office he will exert
himself to the utmost to fulfil its duties faithfully.
fe 7-tde* II. J LAKELAND.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

LANcAsTERIAN SoHooL.-We are graft
fed to learn that there were $50 scholars in aten
dance at this school, Tuesday, and that most of
Department, which is under the Superintendent
of Mr.. F. s. Peasants, assisted by the Rev. John
Woodcock there were LAT pupils; and in the High
School, under the control of Mr.. w. A. Rennie
there were 80 scholars. In each of these depart
ments tickets are furnished by which parents can
learn whentheir children are in attendance and it
would be we'll for them if they were to have an
eye to this important matter, as boys are apt to
play truant at times, if not attended to proper
w.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

Lewis D. Clever, lawyer, was dreadfully
beaten Ia Chambers street, New York. ON Tuesday
by Jno. D. McGregor, another lawyer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF RICH
MoND.-At the solicitation of my frend,, announce
myself as a candidate for the Office Of HIGH CON-
STABLE ofthe city of Richmond. And fit should
be your pleasure to elect me- pledge myself to
every effort to give satisfaction in the discharge
the duties of the office.
ia II CARTER
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MARRIED

On the 9th inst, in Shelbyvile, KY. by the Rev
Mr.. Fenable, Mr.. CHARLES T. PATERSON, oil
this city, to Miss LIZZIE CANDY, of Shelby
vile
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

n COMMENCEMENT OF THE vsH0aHiA - 49,. :
cAI CoLLEGr.-Lsst night the commencement OF
this college took place. and large aud fasliionasle
auditory were present to witness the interesting
ceremonies. We have bare room this morning 70
make the announcement. Affer music by the Ar
Iuory band and a most fervid and eloquent prayer
by the Rev. DE. READ of the Presbyterian Church.
JoHN NJ PATTON, Esq, the President oil the Board
OF Visitors, announced. the new organization: en-
lowed by the lberality of the Legislature OF virei
mia. and entertained the audience for q lew mo
ments by adverting to the tiattering prospects De-
fore It
The Band again played lively air, when pro'.
TUCKER arose and conferred certificates upon tfe
graduates whose names we will publish hereaiter,
remarking that they must be held until diplomas
could be prepared for the new college.
This being concluded, the Band again discourseu
delightful music.
After this. prof TUCKER arose and delivered HE
valedictory Address, which was most happily re-
ceived.
The ceremonies concluded with benedIction
from the Rev. Dr. READ, which was succeeded by
music from the Band.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

To THE CITIZENS OF kIcHMosD-The
Clerk of Richmond Hastings Court being compelled,
by continued i'll health, to resign his office, present
myself before you a candidate.
Having been Deputy in the Office for nine years.
and having for the last five months, during the sick
ness of my brother been the acting clerk In court
as well as in the Office, believe myself fully
pleasure elect me- will perform all the euties Of
CLERK with promptness and fidelity.
NH 7-dtde ROBERT HOWARD
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

L. JONES LAoKLAND.-OFFIcE OF HIGH
observation-disclosures his knowledge or solicitation,
T. JONES LAKELAND is recommended to the
people of Richmond for this office. He has proved
himself a faithful and efficient Deputy, and after
paying Deputies the Office is not valuable. To
young man like him, who contributes to support
widowed mother and sisters, is the of worthy
and estimable citizen, formerly of the Tobacco
Inspectors of Richmond, and is always faithful and
obi ging, the office is desirable. 1t il hoped he win
be considered as being in the line of promotion.
fe 18-1m* CITIZEN.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
PARROW & CO.'S
GREAT SOUTHERN OPERA TROUPE,
AMUSEMENTs.

Consisting of
NINE TALENTED PERFORMERS,
NJ HO have been for the last two months
" performing in the cities of Petersburg, Nor
folk Portsmouth and Lynchburg to fashionable and
crowded houses will have the honor of giving series
OF their chaste and amusing entertainments at the
above Hal, commencing ON THIS Saturday EVE
MING, March 18th, and continue cry evening next
week.
%. THE GREAT IMPLEMENT takes place
TONIGHT
Doors open At G., performances TO commence at u
O'Clock
~ Tickets Is cents.
VIM. PARROW.
NH IL Manager.
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MARY u HOLLAND
Teste-
ROBERT w. ROBINSON,
WIN WILEY JONES.

We examined the young lady above mentioned
aud found her able distinguish various colors say
blue, pink, yellow and white.
w. w. JONES,
mb I7-2tk X. w. ROBINSON
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NH 9-1n*

To THE VOTERS OF THE CRY OF Rich
mosD.--I again tender my services to my friends and
fellow citizens for the Office of CITY GAUGER-
Should il be your pleasure TO elect me- my undivided
attention shall be devoted to the discharge Of the
duties of the Office.
NIX
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

To THE VOTERS or THE Cry or RIcH-
moTp-I respectfully offer myself Candidate for
the Office Of CITY GAUGER.
Holm HICKS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

NoTIoE.-I again tender my services to
my friends and fellow.citizens for the Office of HIGH
CONSTABLE, in the city of Richmond, at the
ing election. Should il be their pleasure to elect
it will be my pleasure TO them to the best Of
my ability.
iaSI GEO. w TOLER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

By the request of my friends, announce
myself candidate for the Office of HIGH CONsTA.
BILE Of the City of Richmond, at the ensuing cleo
ton.
fe 6-dtd Us. B. TINSLEY
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

New ORGANIZATIONS The Board of Visi
tors of the Medical College of Virginia, held a
meeting ON Wednesday night last, and quorum
being present, JOHN M. PATTON, Ser, was chosen
President, and Dr. MAYO, Secretary.
The Board then elected the Professors OF the old
College to the chairs recently filled by them, to
wit:
DR.. Il L. BoHANNoN, Obstetrics, and the disea-
SEES of women and children.
DR. CHARLES BELL GIBSON, Surgery and Surgi
cal Anatomy.
DR.. CARTER P. JOHNSON, General and Special
Anatomy.
DR. DAVID Fl. CARTER, Theory and Practice OF
Medicine
DR.. MARTIN P. SCOTT, Chemistry and Pharmacy.
The Chair of Materia Medica, vacated by the
death of DR.. l.. w. Chamberlayne, was not filled.
The election for that Chair and for the new Chair
OF Physiology and Medical jurisprudence, created
by the Board, will be made at future meeting.
DR.. DAVID FL. TUCKER, Dean of the Faculty OF
the late College, is continued in his Office.
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T. ]. CARTER.

NOTICE. am a Candidate for the office
of HIGH CONSTABLE of the City of Richmond.
fe 8-dts JOHN +. REEVE.
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NoTICE-At the solicitation of many
friends and acquaintances hereby announce myself
candidate for the office of HIGH CONSTABLE Of the
city of Richmond.
fe SITS d. BAKER, JR.
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THE LATE Assault IN CoURr.-The
case of Thomas B. White and officer George w
Fl. Tyler was before the Mayor yesterday, but not
disposed of. Officer Johnson. on being sworn said
he heard White remark that Crump withdrew the
charge because the old man had some witnesses
there that would clinch him. To this Mr. TYLER
replied Il don't know about that-Crump has some
very respectable witnesses here TO sustain his char
acter." The witness passed on to the Mayor, and
heard no more until the scufie commenced
Edward Mundn testified that he saw Tyler shake
his fist at Whites face, and heard him give the lie
but could not say that he intended to call White
liar
The Mayor then continued the examination until
this morning, and held the parties to bail for their
appearance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-17

HosPITAL HILL.--There is not another
location in the neghborhood of the city so admra-
bly, adapted to burying ground, as Hospital Hill
and the eastern portion of the city is very much
in need of Cemetery, think it would be good
policy in the Council to secure its condemnation
promptly and have it enclosed and improved
Shockoe Hill burying-ground is so rapidly filing up,
that it will require only five ten years at arthest
to fiji every vacant space with the dead, and then
there will be no spot except Hollywood" which
s entirely too nconvenient for those persons resid
ing east of 18th street. in which to lay the last re-
mains of friends and kindred Hospital Hill is one
OF the most beautiful places we know for Gene
tery and it is fit for but little else, we hope it
may be selected and at once dedicated as the re-
ceptacle Of the dead. ...-