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WILLIAM J. HUBARD-HOUDON'S STA
TUE OF WASHINGTON.

The public have now an opportunity of see
ing an accurate representation of this admira
Bile work of art, and of realizing the most vivid
likeness Of Washington of which there is any
type 6n record The original statue is the
only authentic transfer Of the great Father Of
his Country, inasmuch as the artist had the
privilege of casting from his face and person;
and hence all such inaccuracies as must occur
when either memory or the suggestions of
others are made the basis of the productions of
art were necessarily avoided. Houdon was
especially selected by Jefferson and Franklin
for the execution Of this work, because of his
being then The most eminent sculptor in Europe.
This statue is now in the Capitol of Virginia,
Richmond. The one which may be seen now
in the rotunda of the Capitol here is q perfect
transfer of the original statue, and has been
placed there by Mr.. Hubbard, to whom the legis-
lature of Virginia has given the exclusive priv
lege for seven years Of making duplicates, and
thus multiplying the opportunities of making
this admirable production of art seen and known.
We were delighted to hear the universal expires
sion of those near whom we stood, yesterday
morning, Of their admiration of this work, and
of the sympathy felt that the place which is oc-
cupied 1.-THE rotunda of the Capitol of our
Union) was the most appropriate that could
be selected for so admirable representation
Of Washington; and also happy to learn
that a suggestion had been made by some
of the members that Mr.. Hubbard should re.
ceive from Congress commission for one in
marble. He is at present erecting foundry
in Richmond for casting in bronze, and has
secured the services of one of the most eminent
founders Of Europe. We hope that this subject
may engage the consideration of members of
Congress, and that an active interest may be ex-
cited in bringing this work to the notice of the
legislatures Of the respective States, and that
this the only authentic likeness of Washington
may be diffused through them, to the exclu-
sion Of the many false representations to which
his name is 50 often seen appended.
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G0mgrfssionaI.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
senate Thursday, March 10, 1884.


The CHAIR laid before the Senate a commu
nication from the Secretary Of War, transmitting
report by the board of commissioners appointed
10 investigate The various claims preferred against
Inc United States on account ofexpendtures and
services during the war in California.
Mr. WIN urged the importance and necessity
Tor settling these claims, and with view TO ex-
pedte action on the same, moved reference OF
the communication TO select committee.
Mr. PEARCE opposed the reference TO select
committee, and suggested q reference TO the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. SHIELDS said that before these claims
were referred 10 the board of commissioners they
were before the Committee on Military Affairs
and he hoped they would now be sent 10 the same
committee.
Mr.. GWIN assented, and the communication
was referred TO the Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr. RUSK from the Committee on Post Offices
and Post Roads reported bill 10 establish post
route in the State of California and the same was
considered and passed.
Also bill 10 establish post road being 10
make the bridge over the Cumberland river al
Nashville, in Tennessee, lawful structure as a
post route.
On motion by Mr.. SEBASTIAN,
Resored, That the Committee ON Post Offices and POST
Roads be instructed TO inquire into the expediency
ablishing by law mail route from Desarc Bluff on White
In Conway county by way of Lewisburg Lemoyns ferry
and Dordonville to Fort Smith, all in the State Of Ar
kansas.
LAND PATENTS.
Mr.. DODGE, Of Iowa, from the Committee on
Public Lands 10 which was referred the bill 10
authorize the issue Of land patents in the State of
louisiana, reported the same back with an amend
ment.
Mr. SLlDELL explained the bill; the amend.
nent simply altered the application Of the provi-
SONS OF the bill from the local cases arising in
LOUISIANA and made them 10 apply TO the issue of
land patents in any State or Territory of the United
States This bill was then considered and passed
THE VERMONT SENATOR.
The Senate proceeded 10 the consideration Of tho
resolution reported bya majority of the Committee
on the Judiciary, declaring that the Hon. s. s.
Phelps is entitled TO his seat as a senator from
the State of Vermont
Messrs: MASON, ToUCEY, and STUART,
ton, and Messrs GEYER, WALKER. and
CLAYTON, in support of it and the question
was then taken and the resolution was rejected
yeas ~ nays &c, as follows
fEAs-Messrs. Clayton, Dodge Of Iowa, Everett, Fes
senden, Foot, Geyer Morton, Norris, Sebastian Wade
Walker, and Williams--l2.
NAfS-Messrs. Adams, Allen, Atchson, Badger, Bay
ard Brodhead, Brown Butler, Clay Dodge OF WISCONSIN,
Douglas Evans. Fish, Fitzpatrick Hamn Hunter Mason
pearce Pratt Rush. Seward, Shields, sdel Stuart Sum
ner, and Toucey-2s.
On motion by Mr. BADGER,
Resord That there be paid out Of the contingent fund
of the Senate, to the Hon Samuel s. pheps ann enunI
TO the amount Of mileage and per diem OF
senator from tho day OF his attendance ut the
sion to this day inclusive
And then, on motion, N
The Senate adjourned.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-17

Two Locomotives Found In the Lake--Mr.
1rren, me tar-famed diver, on Saturday last at
Buffalo, found two locomotives in the lake. four.
Teen miles above Grand River. They were about
one mile and quarter from shore, in % feet Of
wafer. lhey will be got UP soon as the ice dis
appears. they were lost two years ago last fall,
on a vessel, during severe storm
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NARROW Escape.-About noon on Saturday,
= somewhat singular incident happened TO boy,
iour years of age, named John Mcmahon. II
seems mat he went on the top of house No. los
Gus, Eleventh street, and got 10 looking down one
~ : me hues OF the chimney. Losing his balance,
ne was Precipitated head first down the lue some
n zen zee. below the top. The occurrence having
Ls.. Witnessed by some person on an adjoining
mouse, the alarm was speedily given, which soon
yhIougnt together large number Of persons about
she mouse Various means Of extrication were
proposed and tried, but all to effect as il was
Impossible TO ascertain in which fue the boy was
,ougeo. FINALLY, after several fues had been
oioken, young man named Scanon, broke open
nue. on the third floor and rescued the little fel-
low uhinJnred, after having remained in his un-
PHEASANT situation for about fifteen minutes.
Netc York SIN,
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BGr We regret to learn that the Hon. A. w.
LAMB, of Missouri, has been for some days
prevented from attending to his duties by III
ness.
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Wreck of the Brother jonathan

Wreck of the Brother Jonathan.---The
Brother Jonathan. which connected with the
Star of tie West, left San Francisco, Feb. 10th,
at 5 p. m. Among her passengers are Fred. A.
Beelen, Y. 5. secretary of legation in Central
America, (Mr. B. left the capital of Nicaragua
on the 25th ult, and is the bearer Of important
dispatches 10 government at Washington
and MAJOR w. W. Grier, U. S. A.. on his return
from California, whittier he had conducted de-
tachment Of troops.
Among the persons drowned by the upsetting of
the launch in Virgin Bay, were Daniel McLand, Of
Dover, and George Beaver, of Unity, Me- TWEEN
ty.four persons were lost All were from Califor-
MIA, on their return home; many Of them having
large sums of money about them.
Mr. j. II. Gihon, one of the passengers by the
Star Of the West, who was an eve witness Of the
scene, says that the launch, which would carry
about fifty persons comfortably, was pushed from
the pier with more than eighty on board AS she
slowly proceeded, it became apparent TO all on
shore that she was in extreme peril, and her pro-
gress was watched with painful anxiety as wave
after wave struck her. ua.il al length, when about
100 yards distant, the whole column Of heavy
rolled her entire length, filing her TO the
gunwale.
A scene of horror ensued which battles all de-
scription. Cries Of terror simultaneously arose
from the launch, and the hundreds of spectators
upon tho steamer and on the shore. The sea was
instantly covered with floating objects, among
which were distinguished many human forms that
had been washed from the boat, or had thrown
themselves overheard in the first momen: of alarm.
Some were battling manfully with the waves; ;
others yielding at once TO despair, sunk without
making any apparent effort to save themselves
their hands raised above their heads, if in sup
plication for succor; while in the midst Of all was
the launch filed with human beings, clnging in
almost helpless agony TO each other. The crowd
upon the steamer, unable TO render assistance,
| looked with horror. The peODIe on shore.
however, rushed 10 the rescue, and saved over
| nifty OF the passengers; many native women
sprang into the water and assisted in rescuing the
] victims
| Nineteen bodies were recovered and buried on
The following day by the passengers still shore.
Among the lost were Mr.. G.. Sylvester and wife,
OF Manchester, England, on their way home Mr..
,. mad $4,000 on his person, and his wife had
s4,ooo. The body Of the latter had not been re-
covered
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-17

A Black Regiment Of Soldiers is in process
OF formation in the city of Havana, by order of
General Pezuea, the new governor Of Cuba. Il
took for its nucleus the negro fremen Of the city.
This is alleged TO be part Of the differentiation
scheme
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-09
THE SMALL NOTE BILL.

In the House Of Delegates yesterday, Mr.
Marc, from the Committee on Banks, report
ed bill for the suppression Of the circula-
ton of notes under the denomination of es.
It is very remarkable bin, and we suppose
can hardly pass in It's present form.
The bill requires that all persons taking
cut license to dc business Of any kind shall
swear that they will not receive or pay ont
any note Of less denomination than IS. It
also imposes y fine Of slo upon any one who
may offer as money any note Of less de.
nomination than IS: the fine to be recovered
in the most summary manner before single
Magistrate-one half to go to the informer.
1.-THE fine be not paid, the person convicted
to be imprisoned until it is paid, together
with all expenses of the prosecution; or until
ten days from the time of his commitment
shall elapse. The measure, should it become
q law, to take effect the first Tuesday in
June.
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Nrw Erour The Messn Barns, cor.
mr. Of eth and Cary streets are building nsw snd
besufifui engine Tor the Fire Assocj6li0n, which
from 10 appearances WIN be Inferior % none other
81 Is Ire In this city The boz Of this engine y
Of cherry and black walnut, It's mountings are Of
brass and the painting i to be gott1n up tn the best
sfyie The pump IL eight inches-only two smaller
than that Of the Ph9nix-and It's breaks are to be
sore and att instead Of at the sideA 1t y to throw
three streams and to be equal In every respect to
any of the Northern manufactures When com
plsted and tried If ii comes mp to the expectation
Of lie builders we understand that Il will then be
placed in charge of that strong, active and energet
tc company. known % Liberty No. /, who have al
ready take, the necessary steps to procurea hand
some hose carriage, oil q new and improvedpattern,
to run with it.
IF the Messrs. Barns are successful In this job,
and we believe they win be- then there can be ne
necessity in future for sending to the North to pur
chase Fire Engines. Even If It should cost . few
hundred dollars more to get up such work in this
city than it would in New York, the Fire Depart
ment can much better afford TO pay it, when the
fact il considered that most of our working hremen
are mechanics, and that the machines made oy
themselves will be taken greater care OF. We 60
for encouraging home manufacture, whenever It
can in Justice be doue and we have reason to know
that the Fire Department would greatly prefer hay-
ing their engines built in Richmond to New YORK
or any where else.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-09

D1sMIssEp.-Oflicer Irving reported Fran
els Tush for permitting an unlawful assembly OF six
negroes in his house last Saturday evening. The
officer swore that he counted them before he went
ia and then afterwards-that he captured and Gagged
tnree and the other three made their escape. On
the part of the defence two gentlemen were intro
duced who swore that they in the house at the
time spoken of by officer Irving and that there were
but five negroes there. They counted them at the
time. Three of them were captured, and the other
two escaped through back door. The summons
was dismissed.
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DIED.

At the residence of her grand ghter, in Charles
City. county. Va, on the ID inst, Mrs. SARAH
YOUNG, aged IS.
u Baltimore and Elkton, Nd, papers please
copy.
The funeral of Mrs LIZZIE CASKIE BULLOCK
will take place this Thursday afternoon, at o'clk
friends of her husband. James D. Bulloch U. 8. NJ
and OF her family, are invited to attend.
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NEW BOOKS.-THE IRISH BAR

NEW BOOKS.-THE IRISH BAR
~ Sketches of the Irish Bar, by the Ri. Hon.
Richard Lalor Shell, NJ. p; with memoir and notes
by r. 8. Mackenzie, D. C. L.; 2 vols 12mo 81
Simms Poeticai Works Poems, descriptive, dra
matte, Legendary and contsmplative. by WIN. Gil.
more Simms. Esq, 2 vols, limo. 50 so.
The Old Brewery and the New Mission House at
the Five Points, by Ladies of the Mission; volume,
limo. IS.
Young's Night Thoughts, with life. crit cal deserta.
ton and exp anatory notes. by the Rev. George Gil
hilan vol, 8yo. I'll. This ia another volume of Ap-
petons edition Of Standard slish poets, now pub
lishing and edited by Gifllan.
The Apocalypse Unveiled. The Day of Judgment,
the Resurrection and the Millennium. presented in a
new light; vols, limo. 81 80. A readable work on
a subject now exciting much interest
The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Camp
bell, with an original biography and notes; edited by
Epes Sargent with portrait; price 81.
For sale by JAS. WOODHOUSE,
fe Eagle Square.
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fGA u. S. MAIL LINE.-Steam

&EfA u. S. MAIL LINE.-Steam-
ss - 49, ship ROANOKE, Capt. THos. SKIN
NER.-Leaves FRIDAY AFTERNOON, at o'clock,
for NEW YORK, VIA NORFOLK.
Weather permitting, freight received to-day. at u
O'clock P. NJ. and up to the hour of O'Clock, P NJ
FRIDAY, the 10th inst.
Passengers requested to be on beard before the
heur of Departure O'Clock. P. M.
Tickets and berths secured at our Office south side
of the Basin. FREIGHT also engaged at our office.
Passage to New York, including meals and fine
stateroom accommodations, only. ......"...S10
Steerage passage, only. 5
Those taking this ship for Norfolk will be charged
fest LUDDAM WATSON.
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Nor DISPOSED oF.-On Sunday afternoon
last the quiet Of the Valley in the neighborhood of
the Chapel was disturbed by the cries of murder,
which proceeded from a small frame house occu-
pied by a tree woman named Susan Mann, who ap-
peared before the Mayor the next day and alleged
that an old man, named Joshua Avis came into her
castle, and beat and threatened to kill her. but as
she had white witness to substantiate her charge,
the court could take action on her statement.
The next day, however, Mr.. Joshua Avis appeared
before his Honor and testified that Susan had used
insulting and abusive languageto him-and in addi-
ton, had attempted to gouge out his eyes-and ON
hearing this warrant was issued to bring Susan up
to have her dealt with as the law directs Yesterday
morning the accused made her appearance and Mr..
Alvis testified, that Sunday afternoon, while he
was absent from his residence, Susan interrupted
the children; and as she had done SO once or twice
before he went into her house to know the of
it. She denied the CHARGE and became very impu-
dent when Avis raised his hand as If to strike her.
at which she pitched into him. got of her fingers
into one of his eyes, and would probably have
plucked it out, if he had not drawn his knife and
scared her off. To offset this statement Mr.. Gill
and Mr.. Perdue were called, each Of whom gave
ted that he heard Susan cry murder-that negro
girl from her house came for him to go over and
make Mr. Avis let Susan alone-that he refused to
do so-butthat he heard Mr.. Avis say. "G-d d-n
YOU'LL put you to instant DEATH" Knew AS
voice we'll As there were other parties connected
with the affair, who might be able to throw some
light upon the facts, the examination was adjourned
over until this morning.
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CAPT. SMITH, of the steamer Augusta,
who was cut with a knife by some unknown per-
son last Sunday afternoon, is rapidly recovering
from his wound. The fellow who stabbed him has
not yet been arrested.
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The RICHMOND Troop, we regret

The RICHMOND Troop, We regret to
learn was disbanded on Monday night last, Captain
Sheppard having resigned. Is it possible, that in
the city of Richmond. where a volunteer corps of
armed horse1nen is always so essential to the pro-
lection Of life and property, that our people have
pany. Valuable as are the infantry and artillery
in time Of danger, they have no comparison with
the Troop, and we really hope immediate steps may
be taken to re-organize II.
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I. r. TYLER.

To THE VoTERs or THE CRY or Rick
MoSDAt the selicita ton Of my friend. announce
STABLE ofthe city Of Richmond. And II IL should
be your pleasure to elect me- pledge myself to use
every effort to give subtraction in the discharge of
the duties Of the Office.
fe Its 4, j. CARTER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-09

AT meeting at the store of Messrs
Word, Ferguson 4 Co., the following preamble and
resolution were adopted:
Whereas, we. the undersigned. BoardeEs at the
several Hotels, have recently noticed advertise.
ment of the prcprietors announcing the fact that
they have, by a combination amongst themselves,
agreed to exact mot only from u.s." but of all ira
velers and sojouners who may stop OF their houses
enormous and unreasonable advance upon the
previous rates; and whereas some, not all of them
in belief have found full and ample profit result
ing from tt cir business and Whereas any combins-
ton of this kind is detrimental to the prosperity of
the city of Richmond and whereas the said Hotel
keepers, by this combination, at liberty to exact
of the community at large these exorbtant prices for
the accommodations which they furnish; and az
there two large Hotels vacant and are for
rent and whereas, this meeting condemns and CEN
surss this action on the part of the Hotelkeepers;
Therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this meeting adjourn till Thursday
night the 9th inst, to meet at Mouson's Gallery.
No ITO Main street. O'Clock, for the purpose of
taking into consideration the proper action in the
premises.
The adjourned meeting will take place az above,
aud all Boarders at the Hotels and others who may
feel an interest in the subject. are invited.
fe st MANY BOARDERS:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-09

OBsTRucrIoN.-Joseph r. Anderson was
reported by Lieut. Wheat, for obstructing the side
walk of Main street between Adams and Jefferson,
on the night of the 5th inst with wagon and lined
81 and costs by the Mayor
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-09

HEADQUARTERS IsT Rect VA VOLUNTEERS,
February 9th, 1854.
4 ORDER No. -
The Commissioned Officers of the Regiment
Nj will ensemble ut Head Quarters, {Col. Augustus
u ofice,) on SATURDAY evening next, at half past
7o'clock precisely full attendance il desired, as
business of much importance relative to the recep.
tion of the 'Independent Greys," of Philadelphia,
will be brought before the meeting
By order of Col. AUGUST.
fe 9-td GEO. S. PATTON, Adjt.
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ANOTHER BURNNG.-A negro girl, about
ten years old, the daughter Of Hannah Wilson, q
free woman. residing on Maddox Hill, accidentally
fell into the fire yesterday morning, and was seri
ously burned before she could be rescued Nearly
eli the hair on the right side of her head was con-
sun,ed and her right hand and armhad the skin Ia
ken OF
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-09

CATHOLIC FAIR-If you desire to spend
apleasant evening, Lafayette Hall Is the place at
which you can do so. There the ladies have an
endless variety Of pretty artcles-many of them Of
their own handiwork-and every delicacy that you
can desire TO partake of Remember that the ladies
invite You to aid them in a good cause, and that
you can do so with email cost to yourself, well
as with great satisfaction to them.
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MARRIED.,

On Tuesday evening, at Trinity Church, by the
Rev. G. w. Langhorne, MIR. VIM. WILLIS, JR., to
Miss CATHARINE BATES, daughter of Micajah
Bates, ESQ., all of this city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-09

LOST CHnD-A little child, about four
wears old, was found on Main street. near the Vir-
ginia Bank yesterday, bare-headed, and crying and
as no one VINO saw it knew who were its parents it
was taken to the American Hotel by two gentlemen,
where, shortly after, negro girl came for it. aleg.
ing that she was it's nurse and that the little creature
had gotten into the street without her knowledge,
and strsyed of. If the parents did not give her a
small Dose to make her more careful in future with
her charge, they wofully failed to do their duty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-09

DR.. G.. B. BRAINERD can be consulted at
the Exchange Hotel frsm February g. until Satur
day February ii, 1854, from to Ii AM, and to
Pm.
My stay will be short, therefore let all who wish
treatment apply at once. Correspondents by adj
dressing post paid box 70l New York city, stat
ing the nature of their and whether the eye.
ball is small large; also whether the eye stands
out prominently Is sunken--can, for TIVE dollars
obtain advice treatment for ten dollars in which
the pay for advice will be deducted. The poor
favorably considered.
Dr. BRAINERD has restored persons 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 ofhis
discovery, without cutting, pain or wash
DIR. b. has also cured cases of inflammation Of va.
rious and aggravated grades pain from intolerance
of light ghtedness loss of sight from age, and
uear-sightednegs All of which have remained per.
manent TO the present moment.
For abundant evidence of the facts stated, refer
ence may be had to statements of persons treated
and published in the city papers. Many of these
persons may be seen at his room, at 10 A. m. r.
NJ of each day-at which hours, DR. B. will perform
experiments the worst that may by present
ed. Ladies and gentlemen invited to call and
witness the experiments
P. See notice above for hours and days. Those
who do not see Dr. BRAINERD within the time stated
will fail to him at ALL he will positively leave
route for New Orlt ans, az soon ~ the Committee
on Correspondence reports, for which report he 10
now waiting. fe 7-6tS