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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05
coNGREss-THURsDay.

sRrArx-A large number of private bills were
passed, together with the laval and lighthouse mp
preparation BILLS.
resolution was agreed to extending the time OF
| adjournment until Monday next at twelve o'clock.
Alter short executive session, the army appro-
priation bin was taken up. and was under discus
| sion at midnight.
| HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES, On motion OF
Mr.. Houston committee OF conference on the dis
/ agreeing votes the civil and diplomatic bill was
| ordered hereport ofthe select committee Of In
curry Into the recent alterations OF the records made
report on the Interpolation made In the resolution
increasing the pay of the employees Of the legisla-
tive department of government, generating all
persons alleged 90 have been concerned therein
Mr. Breckenridge made majority report on that
branch OF the inquiry of the said committee which
relates to the alteration OF the Minnesota land BILL
also generating all personsfrom wifui fraud, and
asking to be DISCHARGED from further consideration
of the subject. Mr.. Campbell offered minority
report, requesting longer time 10 investigate the
matter. After debate the reports were ordered to
be printed, and, motion of Mr.. Craige, the Min.
nesota land bill WIS repealed.
hitting copy of the recent treaty with Great Bn.
TAIN end asking that such measures be passed as
will give effect to said treaty. It was referred to
the COMMITTEES on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Hunt moved resolution dismssinR thecferk
Of the House Mr.. Forneyl on account of alleged
breach of trust in altering the Minnesota land bill
after it had passed the House After debate, the re-
| solution was rejected by a vote OF 1s to l52.
Mr.. Letcher made report from Tue CoitPatent-
extension committee OF inquiry-which was order
| ed to be printed.
The House refused to suspend the rules to take
up the post Office appropriation bill.
Mr.. Valley made partial report from the com,
| mittee appointed to investigate the charges made
az anst the character of the Hon. Thos. H. Bay1y.
| and, on motion of Mr.. Millson, the said committee
was authorized to continue its investigations to the
| next session of Congress.
The joint resolution giving extra compensation
| to the employees of the House passed.
The bill Incorporating National Hotel Company
in Washington city passed.
The bill annexing the territory acquired under
the Gadsden treaty to New Mexico was read three
times and passed.
The Senate bill amending the law providing for
the collection of impost and tonnage duties read
third time and passed
On motion of Mr.. Smith, of Virginia, 1t was
dered that committee of five be appointed to in
quire relative to the remuneration of employees oil
the House.
On motion of Mr. McDougall the Secretary Of
War was requested TO furnish reports of the sur
veys OF a railroad to Puget's Sound
AT IL o'clock the greatest confusion prevailed In
the House, effort being made to take up the Gen
eral Appropriation Bill, which refused, the
friends of the River and Harbor Bill demanding
| that it should be first acted upon.
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VALUABLE JAMES RIVER LAM

Y FOR SALE-Intendins to remove from the
State, offer for sale my Farm In Powhatan county,
a. sha sS Of .aiounns The
estate of Richard Gillian, decd.
The tract contains. BY recent survey S1Zs acres,
Of bish land are In cui,ivatioD tho remainder I42
are in woods OF which 60 acres detached land half
mile distant from the main tract are heavily tim
The faud Hes we'll and IL easily cultivated; the sol
IL exce lent and produces fine crops OF corn. wheat
and tobacco There about &c acres OF good Creek
Ths imnroyemepts are brick DWELLING recently
p.inted and papered; A feet front By ~ with good
49,. an e.cellent Kitchen smoae-house and barn.
and All ne ccessry cutbuidnee or the accommodation
OF hands, stock Sc, ~ good order; Also. good To-
pttress well and spring water.
FOR residence. the location II not surpassed by
any place on The river il = Perfectly nealas n
In nv ebseoee. the manager will give to any one
visiting the premises. such information - msy be
Application for the purchase Of the property vii
be mae TO Messry 0oodn 4 Apperson. Of this city
ana concise map Of the land can Be seen at thsi
The sbove Farm VIII Be cola = psbl!c auction, o.
the premises, on TUESDAY, the l4th day Of No
ysnssr next = z O'clock II !. AIT z not ths re.
The terms yin bs-one- third cash; the balance .,
credit Of one and two year for hoads bearing IN
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SuIcIDE.-We were credbly informed this morn
ing TUESDAY that Mrs. Mary Robertson, an elder.
ly lady, of Charlotte county, committed suicide by
hanging herself on last Saturday morning Her
mind has been deranged for several years. and she
had attempted to commit this deed on former oc.
casion.-[ CLarksuiNe Tobacco Plant
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SERVANTS WANTED-Three or four
~ able-bodied Men, by the month, for the balance
Of the year; for such hands l will give $50 per
month. payable monthly, to work on Dredging Ma
This machine has been about four months at work on
me ba.1the number of hands employed have been
case of sickness of any kind board yet They are
fed on good and wholesome food, well cooked and s
under my notice six days out of seven. They will be
permitted to 90 ashore Saturday evening and re-
turn on board on Monday morning. Apply to Capt.
H. o. HASkINS, at Rockets, or to the Superintend.
ant on board. JAS g. RICHAkDSON
iv
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CAPE con FESTIVAL.

BosToN, August The third annual festival of
the Cape Cod Association was held yesterday, at
Yarmouth. Thousands of persons were present.
Chief Justice Shaw presided, and speeches were
madeby Governor Wsshburn, Josiah Quincy, B.
F. Haett and others The festival was interesting,
and much enjoyed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

CHESAPEAKE FEMALE CoLLEGg.-The corner
stone of the building for this College was laid on
Thursday with considerable ceremony. Lodges
from Portsmouth. Norfolk, and Hampton were
present. Rev. DR.. McCabe OF Hampton, delivered
the address ON behalf of the Masons. and the Rev
DR.. Howell that on behalf of the Institute. Both
are highly spoken of by the Norfolk papers. The
Institute is located not far from Hampton, and the
buildings it is estimated will cost Sl26,0O Mr.. NJ
X. Forey is to be the PRINCIPAL.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE pREsIDEN,

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
by and with the advice and consent ofthe Senate
Roger B. Campbell, of Texas, to be consul of the
United States for the port of London, in England,
vice Geo. N. Saunders
Robert Barton, of Mississippi to be consul of the
United States for the port of Havana, in the Island
signed.
samuel d. MONTGOMERY, of Arkansas, to be agent
for the Indians in New Mexico
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THE BROOKLYN MURDER

NEW YoRK, Aug g.
The Brooklyn Eagle says, that Mrs. Tucker. who
was 80 fiendishly attacked by her husband last
night, will recover from her wounds. An inouest
was held on thechild and verdict rendered accor.
dinghy. ~ "''oi
This morning Tucker was visited in b;s cell bv
some OF his friends He complained of the diarrbms
and pains 10 his back. He said that he was iptoxi
Gated when he murdered his child, and that he GOT
Into scrape. ~ "' A' gu
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE NEAL
IA A n

THE CORPORATION LINE, ON VENABLE,
SALE AT ATCTioN..Wiii be sold, on wEDNEs-
DAY Afternoon, the 9Th August 1854, upon the pre-
misses, commenciI 8 at O'Clock. an acre Lot on ve-
nable and Darlington sts., bounded on the East by
the property of Mr.. w. Matthews, having front
the North side of vsnable It Of $50 feet and the
will be divided into lots to suit purchasers.
After which, will be sold very handsome Build
ing Lots on the West of 18th st. and East of Path st.
and North of street. each fronting SO feet, running
back rs feet to an alley, adjoining Asbury Chapel
on the North. and nearly opposite the large brick
TERMs Snu cash balance at and
months for negotiable notes. interest added. secured
BY trust Decd @ a tjis Tssans sppERson Aue
MOST VALUABLE WAREHOUSE
Nl ON CARY AND 2IsT STREETS FOR SALE
AT AUCTION win be sold on TUESDAY AT
TERNOoN, the 9th August, 1854, upon the premises,
At tbat large and most nc yaua
Preston Enders (whose object in selling isto wind
up the partnership concern situated In the city of
fontins on the north side of Cary street 1872 feet
and the line of 2st street 10 feet to alley
10 feet wide Also, will be sold leasehold interest
the east and connected Herewith. having front of
81 feet on Gary street, depth of 1854 feet; and on its
rear line 80 feet which said easehold terminates
the LIST of January, 1856.
The above real estate presents, it is believed ex-
traordnary inducements to capitalists or the
tile community, being removed only street from
the Richmond Dock and will be when the connec-
ton between the Dock and Basin Is opened (now
nearly completely convenient not only for the recep
ton Of produce by the Canal but equally convenient
to the shipping: and in the item of drayage alone
large amount may be annually saved. The income
from this warehouse has averaged for the past eight
years over $780, Located in the most prosperous
and improving portion of the city, it il believed that
property is now offering for sale which presents
greater inducements than the above
TERMs.-One-ffth cash, or q satisfactory endorsed
negotiable note at mos. balance at 6, r. IS and "a
mos for gotiable notes Interest added from Ist
January next when full Possession will be given
cured by q trest deed.
jy28 GoDDIN APPERSON, Aucts.
TWO VALUABLE WOOD LOTS ON
Il THE WILLIAMSBURG ROAD, FOR SALE
AT AUCTION viii be sold at Henrico County
Court, on MONDAY, the 7th day of August, 1854, at
IL O'Clock NJ, two Lots, of about acres each. de-
sisnated in John Bentsn's plan as Nos. and 6. Of
valuable Wood Land on the south side of the vii
amsburg road, about two miles below Richmond.
opposite the Farm of the late John Enders decd A
plan Of which can be seen at our Office.
TERMs-One-third cash; balance at and months,
for gotisbe notes interest added and title retain
ed till last note is paid.
jySl GODDIN & APPERSON. Aucts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

AN OMIssIos.-The Baltimore Sun publishes a
table showing the date of the commencement and
close, and the places of holding the State Agrcul
tural Fairs in various States OF the Union and in
Canada. friend calls our attention to the fact that
the Virginia Fair is omitted ogether-whether
through accident or design it is impossible to say
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

VIRGINIA Posi- OFFICE MATrERs.-Samuel D.
Light has been appointed postmaster at Smpsons,
Floyd county, vice John II. Green resigned The
following offices have been discontinued Rock
Camp, Braxton county; Tight Squeeze Diuwiddie
county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05
LATEST MAIL NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE RUssIAN ENYoY.

Among the passengers arrived at New York In
the steamship Indiana, Is DR.. Thomas Cottmar,
formerly OF Maryland but who has resided for
some time pas. a, st, Petersburg and now returns
70 this country charged with an important mission
from the Emperor Nicholas. The Herald Ia an.
uounciug his arrival says
The friendly feelings which the Emperor Nicho.
n er,ertairs tow ards the United States already
wei, known, but be desires that the kindly relations
.b.ll be cemensed by commercial treaty; and IL
is TO efec, this that he has invested our distia.
our government DIR. Cottmsn has already tor.
warded his dispatches to Washington, and VIII
take his departure for that city this afternoon ne
will also propose to our government the purchase
of Shka; and as we understand. the terms are
most advantageous to US, OF course they VIII NC Nc
cepted with as liule delay as possible.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

AMERICANS IN PARIs.-Among the Americans il
Paris, on the l4th ult., were ]. s. Kent R. Thomp
son. and c. E. Kent, of Virginia
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THE MURDER IN NEW yoRK-FURTHER
PARTICULARS.

Nav York, August BIN accordance with the
verdict Of the coroners jury Dr. Graham was fuiiy
committed for trial for the murder OF Col Loring
The accused is a native of Kentucky, and Is repu
TIED to be wealthy lie has been doing business ior
some time In New Orleans, and IL proprietor oil
large drug establishment Ia that city
Colonel Loring. the deceased has also been 10 the
South. He returned from California few weeks
ago, where he bad accumulated large fortune by
the labor of bis slaves who under the laws OF Cali
forDia could have remained in the State In the fu
exercise of freedom but being warmly attached to
their master, they preferred to return with him.
During the examination before the Coroner, DR.
Graham said:
81 am aware a statement made by me cannot be
/ used rs evidence ia my favor. The circumstances
! would wish to explain could have easily been pro-
ven by the facts which might have been elected on
cross examination OF the witnesses against me. AS
the Coroner refused to permit me or my coanse to
cross examine upon the case before the Jury, re-
specially decline to make any statement OF the
particulars of the case but do most solemny de-
clare that whatever did at the unfortunate and
melancholy occurrence which has placed me now
before you did it in self Defence against most
sudden and violent and unexpected attack upon me
by the deceased.
The Coroner committed the prisoner fully for
trial. on the charge of murder, and would not take
bail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05
THE DOWNING COURT MARTIAL,

NEW York, August 3.-The naval court martial
agreed upon verdict yesterday, which WAS trans
mtted to Washington last night. Remembers are
awaiting orders from the Department to dispense
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

An eccentric medical student, named John La
velle, has been arrested in New York, charged with
attempting to poison family of boarders, consist
ing of about 20 persons, by placing quantity Ct
muriate of mercury in the tea caddv
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LATER FROM HAVANA

MOBILE, August 2-The steamer Cahawba has
arrived from Havana with dates to the 3lst ut One
thousand troops had arrived recently at Havana
and the steamers Colon, Isabella and Bally were
expected. The health of Havana was steadily i'm
proving.
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CHOLERA AT ST. JOHNS.

ST. JOHNS, N B August 3.-During the twenty
four hours, ending at ll>oclock today, there has
been twelve deaths in this city from cholera. lie
the adjoining parish of Portland, during the same
period, there were twenty.nine deaths
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

Mr.. John Moore, newspaper reporter, Lately
employed In the Office of the Times, is among tn
victims of cholera in New York
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

The schr Abdel Kader bound from New York TO
Alexandria, was struck by lightning Wednesday
night and so damaged that she had to put into Nor.
folk for repairs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

The Alexandria Gazette learns from Fairfax Co.
that most of the crops particularly the corn will
be total failure in his region in consequence of the
drought and excessive heat.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

The next expedition to Liberia will sail from Bal
tmore and Norfolk on the LIST of November next.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

SUDDEN DKATH.-Peter Preston, Plumber a,
the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, died suddenly Wed
nesday evening. He fell Immediately after taking
a drink of spring water, and died in 20 minutes
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05

About 10 O'Clock this morning propeller, pro
badly from Providence, r. l., took fire near th
southeast corner of Wards Island, and will mn
doubleday be total wreck-N T. Tribune, Thurs
d1y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05
THE STEAMSHIP FRANKIIN

NEW YORK, Aug 3.-All the FraHklin's cargo has
been saved, two thirds of it uninjured, the balance
is wet Five steam tugs have been sent down 70,
another attempt to haul her off, with some hopes o.
Rnccess
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05
OTICE.-A VALUABLE FARM IN
III CHARIQTTE COUNTY FOR SALE-Rx 3

~ CHAkLOTTE COUNTY FOh SALE.-by
decree OF the Circuit Court of Charlotte County pro-
nounced on Wednesday, the 18th of March, 1854. 1
shall, Commissioner, proceed to sell at public Auc.
ton, on the premises, on THURSDAY. the Slst day
of August, 1854. between the hours of ~ and 2
credit of one and two years, the tract of land on
which the late Thomas c. Clark, decd, resided
tanning $50 acres one-haf of which supposed to be
wood of original growth remarkably well timbered.
This land lies on the Richmond and Dauville Rail-
road three miles below Keysrille in q very healthy
neighborhood, and is well adapted to the cultivation
of wheat, corn, oats and tobacco; the improvements
in good ORDER consisting of two excellent dwell.
ing houses and all necessary out.bouses including
store house. &c There is also excellent orchard
of apples of the very best fruit we'll Of first rate
water in the yard and It 10 considered one of the
most desirable situations in this section of country
There is good deal of fine fiat sand on the Meher-
rim river, and branches running through the land;
and it Is well watered Possession win be given In
time to seed wheat
Bonds with approved security. viii be re quired
for the credit pay nents and the title will be
Any person wishing to view tho place, will please
call On me at Keysvile Station.
iv 28-dlm PETER r. CLARK. Com'r.
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Tue CHOLERA IN ALBANY.
49, ). r. 3. =; y August 2-There have been Dc
eaoaera u this city since SATURDAY. last
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THE gable end of the store OF JAS. C. JONES. on
Campbell's Wharf, Norfolk, fell on Thursday, badly
ipjuring Solomon McLenahan, who was at work
on an adjoining building.
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GALE OF kEAL EoTAIE.-In pursu-
- auce of decree pronounced in the Circuit Court
of the city OF Richmond. the Esd day of Noven1-
Der 1853, in the suit of Winston against Crouch and
ais the undersigned, as therein directed will ex-
pose to sale ON MONDAY, the 28th day of August
next at O'clock P. N. half OF Lot No. H. ada
cent to Seabrook's Warehouse, on Grace street. 10
the city of Richmond fronting 65 feet, and running
back 10 feet.
in six twelve and eighteen months. with negotiable
notes well endorsed and the title retained until the
purchase money is fully paid, and conveyance ci-
fsS.s "a " '0' THos w BOSWELL. c. r..
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M o N II CEL LILO HOUSE
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
w. w. GIBBS PRopa1EroR

w. w. GIBBS PRoPRIEToR.
THE Proprietor has the satisfaction Of
informing his friends and the public, that this
well known House has been THOROUGHLY REp.1prn
and FURNISHED WITH ENTIRELY NEW AMI
HANDSOME FURNITURE, aud will be omen for
day of August, 1854. " VIC Isl
He is determined to keep irst-rate Hotel and
Hatters himself that he will meet that encourage-
nent which is always awarded to an enterprisin.
host simply pledging himself to use every effort to
make his guests comfortable w
Charlottesville. July % 1854 ane-.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

PxILADRLPHIA, Aug IA fire broke out this
no!esg 10 Tsylor's Soap Factory, corner of Ninth
- Wallace streets. The less l. $3,000-fully In.
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A HOTEL PARTIALLY DESTROYED

BOSTON, August 3.-The New Hampshire Hote
near Dover, N. H., was partially destroyed by fir
yesterday. There was an insurance on the buildin
for 1000
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NOTICE.-Wishing to change my bust
IN ness offer for sale, privately, my LOT, STORE
and DWELLING HOUSE In the town OF Warren,
containing about six acres Of first rate low groundA
situsted immediately on the canal. The Dwelling
veni.nt and first rate stand for selling goods; ALSO
which wsuld suit mechanic with "a small family
Either Of the above named Lots viii sell low, and
terms accommodating. prprrN.
Warren r. o., AIbemasle Co. Va. je 20 dkwt1S
GRASS CLOTH SKIRTS.-Justr re-
Va ceived par Adams & Co.'S Express, Grass Cloth
for Skirts also, white and colore1 Aohsir 6kisfs.
WARREN I PERKINS.
sul No. li Esgle equaEs.
CUGAR.-l5O bbls. Crushed Sugar.
lsS A e. Fort sssso o siss, part prime.
4 20 do. Powdered
$50 do. Coffee Sugar. A., B. and G., from vsEi-
Gus rs6nsEieA For saie by -
aus LEWIS WEBB SON.
BUILDING ASSOCIATION STOCK
- FOR sls 10 shares In the Homsstsal Aaoeistios
apply ct this oflce ia
a NEW DIBCOVERY.-GOLD PENS
~ RE-POIMTED BY EIECT1iCIIY -RAY-
h0ND 4 ALLEN, No. l4z1, eeuth eeson1 street.
Philadslphia will fs-puint GOLD PENS b. Glsotsi
city, and Wasrans the y vEte . yell g eyeg, ~
81 Z psees NJ Nh. =. nuTrEe1 ~ Matn =
aishIsnds Va bsssat iss Aa5mead = Alien.
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BAKERY FOR SALE.-The snhscr;ba-
II Intending to remove to the countrv ot,ars r.,
sale his BAKERY corner of 18th and CLAW streets
ne has now on hand a good stock of FIXTURES.
terms Apply at the Bakery. JOHN KOS.
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CANADIAN ELECTION.

IososTo, Aug. 2-The parliamentary election
rcIurns thus lar show Ga reformers and 80 conser
49,. mr.. Hinek, for Premier. il returned from
TWO CONSTITUENCIES by alarse majority.
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ROYAL PARRISH, CoMmIssIoN MER-
: IT,. CHANT, having loca,ed permanently in the
Eny OF richmond, solicita consgnments from his
oats. Bacon. Butter, Lard. and the productions Of
,ne geIery he hopes BY strict attention
HIS oice at prese mt is at Butler Tinsey's on Co.
this market for my friends 'i''''e IA
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