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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

MADAME SoNTAG.-Madame Sontag. from
her arrival in the United States up to the
close of her Mexican engagement, had clear
ed 100000, and she had calculated that an
other season or two, with her new company,
would have nearly doubled this amount. Her
agent in Europe had concluded engagements
for her return, which in forty nights, would
have brought her 100000 more. 1t is but
short time since she purchased a noble cha
teau and domain in Germany, with portion
of the proceeds of her American tour.-.Alto.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17
Defenctless State Of California.

Hon. james McDougall in speech deliver
ed in the House of representatives. in speak
ing Of our political necessities. says =
From thisseat of the Federal Government
California IS distant 5000 miles; deserts and
hostile tribes intervene. There is no way
through that intermediate country except for
parties who gosarmed for war. For all pur-
poses of commerce and government there is
no way there is none even for an army. in
time of war. No man of military skill would
undertake to carry considerable army from
the Mississippi to the Pacific by land. The
sea. the fearful, treacherous sea- must be re
lied on the dangers of the tempest aud the
pestilence must be encountered and then a
transit must be made threueh q foreiign colln.
f-sry, through people Inat are lot our owl
people, and who impose upon us by every
species Of exaction and outrage.
OF the perils of the sea we have had a re-
cent instance, in the terrible fate of the vic
tins storm-swept from the deck of the San
Francisco. From the pe>tilent atmosphere
enconnteredlin crossing the continent, with
i'll the tropics. but few entirely escape; and
| hazard no departure from truth in saying
that poison-eharged atmosphere has a greater
number Of the lives of our people than were
IuCSO Ou GuG UdGGlG u61uS vi IL
it known to this committee. or if known, is
the fact appreciated, that we here are farther
from California-that more obstacles inter-
vene than intervene between us and where
war now RACES on the banks of the Danube
that we could more readily place an army
upon the banks of the old Euphratps than
upon the shores Of the bay of San Francisco?
Such is the fact. California is a familiar
name; but it is in distant land, sir.
In case of conflict, where would hostile
power strike us? Strike us where we could
be struck most securely. And l state here,
that any second-rate power could effectually
cut off the commerce, destroy the cities, and
for time crush the rising greatness of our
whole Pacific coast This might be done be-
fore the. arm of this Government could be
felt on that coast, were it ever so potential.
Would England thus expose her Indies to be-
come the prey of an enemy? California is
the Indies of these Atlantic States.
But suppose this Government could fur
nish all the protection required. To main
tain and defend that coast in time of war, for
a single year. would cost this Government
$50,000.000. This statement is not made in
considerably; it is no exaggeration. 1t
would cost this Government $4,000 900 to
defend that coast for single year-supplies,
froops, arms. every thing must make a~oyage
of seventeen thousand miles.
q The fact IS. at cannot be disguised: 1t
must be recognised that lCith the present
means of communication, the Federal Cor
rTTrnVeTVE cu17ror JUT71lSn TederdE protection
to California.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

SHAME TO MANHooD.-To see delicate wo.
man rubbing bed-clothes over a wash board
from morning till night, and a herculean
gentleman measuring out rolls of lace and
delicate ribbons, would make Pawnee In
dian laugh at our assumptions of chivalry.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

A fathers ADvIcE.-Jeems. my son, keep
away from the gals. Ven you see one com
ing dodge. Just such critter as that young
'un cleanin' the door on the other side of the
street. fooled your poor daddy, Jenny. If
it hadn't been for her, you and your dad
might have been in Californy, huntn' dimuns,
nv son,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

The servant of Prussian officer one day
met crony, who inquired of him how he got
along with his fiery master
"Oh. excellentlyH' answered the servant :
we live on very friendly terms every morn
ing we beat each others coats the only diff
ference is, he takes his of, to be beatcn, and
keep mine on"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

q l see through it now.' as the maid ser
want said when she knocked the bottom out
of the pail.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

g- The Industrial Luminary," (Parke-
vile. Platte Co, Mo.,) of the 18th June. re-
ferring to the immense emigration to Nebras-
ka, says: : Now is the time for Missourians
to make claims The country is swarming
with emigrants. Men on horseback, with
cup and skillet, and ham and -four and cof-
fee tied on behind, and with axe shouldered.
are facing westward while gentlemen and
ladies are driving furiously to and fro in car
riages-printers writing lawyers speaking
doctors gallanting ladies and selecting
sites for residences companies with flags
waving. stalking out the vast prairies-trees
falling-tents stretching-cabins going up
everything alive. and everybody wide awake
Hurrah for Kansas! Westward the star of
empire takes it's way.'n>
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

The SCHOOL HOUSE.-There were some fif-
teen or twenty barefooted healthy looking
boys and girls, playing. and scampering. and
shouting around the door, and | wondered at
the evidences of prolific reprOductiveness,
which seemed to characterize whoever inhab-
tied it. While we were some distance from
it, however. heard loud rapping on the
window sash. and the little ones disappeared
with rush into the house. That sound was
too full of old memories, recollectiOns Of long
ago, not to explain the problem that had puz-
zled me.
That log house, standing there all alone in
that little clearing, wasa school house, a
" seminary of learning" small branch of
great system, that has thrown and is throw
ing this country forward, with rush of pro-
gress such as finds no parallel in the worlds
history. AS we passed it, the door stood
open, and l took an observation of the in
mates. There was the plain but neatly-dress-
ed mistress, with her clean calico dress and
black apron, her white neckerchief over her
shoulders. and crossed gracefully over her
bosom her hair combed smoothly and mod
estly from her forehead. and fastened in
knot on the back of her head, and a class of
little girls before her, about hearing them
read.
One chubby little fellow. of say eight or
nine years of age, was standing by himself in
the middle of the floor, with paper cap on
his head, his pantaloons rolled half way to
his knees, his legs and feet bare, end the fore
fl ger of the right hand in his mouth, and his
face downward in a ludcrous, sheepish and
shamefaced fashion. There was no mistaking
has position. He was undergoing punishment
for some sin against the laws Of the school.
demonstrating the great truth that reaches
all the way from the cradle to the grave. that
the way of the transgressor is hard There
was something so old-fashioned. SO familiar
to me in all this, that Twas tempted to laugh
and cry at the same time. as the present and
past stood out SO palpably before me.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

"INCHESTER, 8. g., Druggist and
w Dealer in Drugs and Medicines, Paints, Oils,
Perfumery, Fancy and Toilet articles, Main street.
next door to Beatty House. Physicians Prescriptions
compounded with care and dispatch. 2Stf
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

IL makers and jewelers., dealers in Watches, Jew
elry, Diamonds, &C., Nevada 92tf
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

HQTsL, 8. s., ,House ~ SicD pais+er; Sash
II Doors ryfrlaow rasisE N1se order, Grass
cut and prepared in the shop. Also, Cabinet and
Joiner work OF all kinds is neatly executed and
promptly attended to- Shop Mill street, between
Main and Neil 1n
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

NKcLAUGHLIN, e., Wholesale and Retail
1v1 Manufacturer of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron
Ware; dealer in Stoves, Miners Tools and Hardware
generally East of Masonic Hail. Main street. 2 If
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

DOBERTS, e. W., Attorney at Law and
LIZ Notary Public..Rough & Ready, Nevada county,
Cal "a if
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

lvI Provisions and Liquors, Hardware, Queensware
Preserved Fruits, Meats, Jams and Jellies House
keeping Utensils, Carpenters and Mining Tools, &c.
&C. Goods delivered free of extra charge. 35 If
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-17

II OUTZENHEISER, W., Wholesale and
Ia Retail Druggist & Apothecary, one door west of
Masonic Hall, Main street. If
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
CAPTAIN lNGRAHAN.

The honor proposed in Congress to Capt
Ingraham. in the vote Of medal, is one
which will be hailed by the whole country
with pleasure. The prompt, decided and
American action of this officer deserves the
signal approval of his government as it has
already received that of the people. Unfor-
tunately, in the American Navy, promotion
does not follow merit, and officers rise in
rank only as their seniors die off and make
!. room for them. Some of the brightest lights
Of the naval profession in the United States,
. or any other country, like Lieut. Maury, who
! ought to be Commodore land If he were the
Secretary of the Navy, it would be the best
thing for the service that ever happened
are in subordinate positions, and will be grey
old men before they receive position equa'
to their deserts. As, therefore, there is no
chance that Capt. Ingraham can obtain pro-
motion by his good conduct, it is eminently
proper that Congress should confer upon him
such mark of distinction as will be crafty
ing to his own feelings, and animate others to
initiate his example.
We have no fears that our naval officers
abroad will be stimulated TO rash and indis-
erect action by the commentator which
Capt. Ingraham's conduct has elected. There
is not more prudent and discreet bodIef
naval officers in the world. Indeed, if they
have erred at all, in their action upon cues
tions between ourselves and foreign powers,
the decision of which was thrown by some
sudden and unexpected emergency into their
hands, their error has generally been on the
side of abundant caution. Anxious as they
are for opportunities of distinction, they have
been often compelled to restraintheir gallant
and patriotic impulses from the fear OF com
promising their government. 1t was not
without the most mature elaboration that
Capt. Ingrahan took the step which has re-
ceived the universal communication OF the
country, and exerted more influence IN exait-
ing the American name abroad than any
event since the late war with Great Britain.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
TURNPIKES.

1t is very much the fashion to ridicule and
deride this species of improvements, but we
know of none which are more essential to
the wants of the agricultural community es-
pecially in those regions OF Virginia which
do not enjoy the benefits of railroads and
canals Even where these latter improve
ments exist, much of their prosperity and sue
cess depend upon good turnpikes. Railroads
cannot be carried to every county and every
mans door, and turnpikes are the best feed
ers for them. They are the rills which help
to swell the great rivers of trade and travel,
and for that reason, if for ne other, ought to
be encouraged by all who feel an interest in
the success of the principal public works OF
the State. There is prevalent idea that a
vast amount is appropriated for turnpikes at
every session of the legislature. 1t is true
there are good many acts of this sort, but
the whole amount annually appropriated for
turnpikes, does not equal what is frequently
appropriated for single railroad, and that
railroad perhaps one which is not only unne-
sessary, but which taps some other public
work of the State, and renders the region
which it penetrates tributary to another Com
monwealth.
People who are at all sceptical in regard to
the policy of making appropriations for
turnpikes, ought to travel in Western Nir
ginia and see the results which have been
accomplished by good turnpike roads, the
general agricultural advancement and the
consequent additions to the prosperity of the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
PRICE OF COAL AGAIN.

The curious, extraordinary and discredita-
BILE fact still exists that up to this time, Mon
day noon, no coal Of Virginia production is
to be had at this market We have also to
announce that there has been a change in the
enormous price OF 1925 per load of bitumi-
nous coal, the sum Of fifty cents having been
added to that figure, so that as soon as coal
is brought to market, consumers will have the
luxury of paying 1915 per load. That there
must be great deal of suffering, not only
among the very poor, but among people
whose means generally enable them to keep
themselves comfortable, there can be no
doubt. The present prices will operate, with
large class of our population, almost to a
prohi bition of the article. Some steps ought
to be taken to secure to Richmond a uniform
supply of fuel at moderate rates If, in the
very heart of inexhaustible coal fields, we are
to suffer from the want Of coal, it is time that
we should know II, and look to some point
where our necessities can be supplied We
learn that bituminous coal can be obtained
here by the cargo from the ports of other coal
producing States, at much less rates than are
demanded here. We should rejoice to see
some immediate measures adopted to relieve
the people of Richmond from the enormou:
grievance under which they suffer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
RICHMOND MARKETS, Jan. 9.

CORRECTED DAILY.
FLOUR.-The market is firm and in demand at -
TO TIP. We heard of no sales.
WHEAT.-None coming IN; we quote at $3.50 be
s16j.
CORN'-New, 60 to 62c; old Zee.
TOBACCO and other articles, remain without any
transactions.
PORK.-S6 25GG 80.
BACoN.-Old sides 81 50d7 ST., new Sc 50.
GUANO-$46.
Business generally dull, owing the cold weather
and the obstructi ton of ice in the canal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY IL, 1855.
FAREWELL and POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT
OF THE

GRAND ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY
On which occasion Donizett's greatest work Of
BELISARIO"
VIII be prase nted for the second time in Arnerisa
for the last twenty years.
New Sceneries-new Gorgeous Dresses-uew De-
eorations-Trumphal Charlot, drawn by eight white
horses the stage attended by &c slaves guard and
prisoneT bearing the flags and the booty of the Cor
quest
ACT FIRST.
Triumphal entrance of BELIsARIo after the battle
of Bsentio
ACT SECOND.
Condemnation Of BELIsARIo-Exiled and Blind
ACT THIRD.
Death of BELIsARIo
u No expense has been spared TO produce this
immense work, with all the scenic effect appoint
ments and briancy as it is produced La Scala OF
Mlano, at the St Charles of Naples and the Grand
Opera Houses in London and Paris
The Directors Of the Opera, wen IS Mr.. Taylor,
the lessee of the Theatre take much pleasure in
nouncing TO the public of Richmond in gener. that
they will produce, for the last night the Grand Opera
of BELISARlO, on scale of unprecedented splen-
DOR and far surprising all performances previously
given any stage in America.
Slgnofa Rose de Vries, Sguora Sedenburg, Signor
Arnold, Signor Tatfsneli, Siguor Barattni, Sgnor
Cand, Sgnora Parezzi and Sgnor Parozzi.
Grand chorus of Ladies--pages-chevaiers
riors-soldiers, and slaves
g Further particulars in small programmes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

IMPORTANT RUMoR.-The Philadelphia Bulletin
publishes the following important despatch IRON
reliable New York correspondent. We shall look
with much interest for its confirmation:
Private letters received by the Canada state that
England and France had formally declared war
against Russia, and that Lord Paimerston would
resume his place in the Cabinet
The New York Flour market advanced sixpence
per barrel and corn one cent per busael in copse.
quenee OF this intelligence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
AMUsEndENTs.
OLE BULL

OLE BULL
REsPECTFULLY snnounces to the 81,
- Eens OF kiehmsnd that be win r;v. -
- X A n ID NCFRTt
IN THisCiTY. oETUEsDA EyEgNo. jan. te,b
AT THE NETRoPoLITAy HALL.
on VIII ch occasion be viii be assisted bv
sIGNoRINA ADELINAPATTI !
MAURICE sTRAKoscH the 'I srsat Piss.s on
0onpo'si' Maseai Dl-ee-o- ard Conductor.
PRoGRAHHH.
PART I.
l. La Syiphide, Fantasia aounsptious-fo,,n...,
performed by MAURICE STRAKoSCH' 1sha
s sp consists 10 three Musiea Illussrs.
Dsnse des Sylphide . La
2. Brilliant Cavatina, from yerdf's Opers Of ~,
tSee American Cofcer. Guide nsgs g. Il IL
Words in Italian. English translation and ~
j. soldiers Dream Poisesa Quarters, composed anS
4. The Banjo Burlesaue Musieale co,,ra..,
performed by MAURICE STRAKoSCH aha
o. I I1NA Pa a1Srfh 'hs Rye sung b. signora A
page / No 2, words and uusic) oeios'
8. Fsntasa APpaslon,ste, FROM the Operas Of ia
seI61ss b. Oh sId ka composed and
l. Musical Rockete, seh Sch capriee,o co,,no..
> r and I gettornse BY MagRIc6 sTRAKosca
and performed by OLE BULL
8 Jenny Lind's Echo Song. sung by Signorina ABE.
LIN fATTi. tSee American Concert Guiaa
page Z No. q. words and mascl 1870
4. lntroduziono Di Capriccio E yarazione On ,s1
corpiu, from Paesiello, composed for the Vie1ia
alone, by Paginini. performed by OLE BULL.
u Books of the Concert, called the .Anner{cs,
Concert Guide" CONTAINING music italian and Ens
hsh words for the concert of the evening also ths
music, Italian and English words OF the prineinsl
baaaos songs arias and duets, as by the mos.
celebrated artists who have given aud viii give ro
certs in the United States for sale the ticket Office
and at the door. '-N7
IT
Seats may be secured without extra charge AZ NJ,
Woodhouse's Bookstore be ginning on MONDAY. ga
o'clock, A. NJ. 80
jag
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
ITO THE PUBLIC-Haying seen tn

ITO THE PUBLIC.-Having seen the
i card of the Messrs. Crenshaw, published in the
Dispatch" deem a publication of the annexed
document sufficient answer to the same:
UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY, I
Philadelphis, Nov Ia, 1858.
Received on board the steamship City OF Rich
mord Whereof Mitchell is master, from White l.
Bro $50 lbs stoves and castings, viz l56
l3 grddles 400 pieces ware 20 pieces castings (hoi-
low ware more or less which promise to deliver
D. Crenshaw 4 co.. the dangers of the navigation,
fire. leakage and breakage excepted he they pay
ing freight, S8J IS, and charges, 5000 tNot &C.
countable for rust and oIeakage.)
Mark II,
J. CUMMINGS, for the Agent.
4. RANKIN.
Agent for Union Steamship Co., Richmond, Va.
10 o.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

q TO VIM. A. PRATT, ESD, NO 10 1daIn
street Richmond:
DEAR SIR: On late visit to your city, artist.
took great interest iG the splendid specimens OF
Photography exhibited and glad 70 see that with
Simons, Whitehurst and yourself, the art was not
cut down to the dollar system; but that sustaining, as
YOU do. the character Of the First Dague-reans of
Virginia, you still able to obtain fair prlce
and plenty of business whilst the gentlemen of the
dollar fraternity employ themselves in advertising
that they have slain their thousands Ter month"
Respectfully, your friend.
= On yVM GEORGE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

DEATH OF AN EMINENT DIvINE-Glasgow pa
pers, by the Canada, announce the death Of Rev
DIR. Wardlow, an eminent Scotch Divine, wei
known in this country by his numerous writings
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

MoRTALIrY.-There were 30 in,erments in Phil
adelphia last week. The sudden change in the
weather during the week proved fatal to MURDER
Of eonsumptvasn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

John Avery Parker who lately died in New Bed
lord, leaving iortnn" of overs million of dollars
was when young man, warned out OF the town o
Westport for fear he would become chargeable &c
the town.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
DIED

Suddenly, yesterday morning. at half past S o'clk
HARRIET, the wife of John e Ferguson, in the
44th year of her age Her funeral will take place
this day at O'CLOCK P. NJ. The friends Of the fanil,
are 10 yted to attend.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

II Is said that Hamilton c. Jones, of Rowan, N
o., who was recently elected Reporter Of the su
prefnc Court is native of Virginia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

The President has recognized Walter Frazier a
Consul from Buenos Ayres, to reside at Philadel
phia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

The new Episcopal church in Raleigh was cor
! secrsted on Thursday last
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

CE- Mr.. r. T.. MOULSON is Ike onr noble father,
Gen. George Washington, mot like Napoleon who
Eventually failed al hough Richilieu said there
no such thing Is fail who always insured justice and
satisfaction all his friends and countrymen There
fore call on Mr. MOULSOS, 10 Main Street, for
YOUR PICTURES, es he Is destined TO conquer I
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

r. HENRY G. CANNON, A 4 ToRNEY AT
LAW NOTARY PUBLIC, and Commissioner Of
Deeds &C., for New York Pennsy wanna, North Caro-
lima South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio
Indiana Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, &c.
Practices in the Courts of Richmond city and Hen.
rico county VIII attend promptly to all Legal and
Notgrial business with which he may be entrusted.
Office on Franklin near Governor street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

New YORK, Jan 7.-Cleared, schr. Lynchburg
Couch Richmond. 9Th, ard, sShr. H. ketchum
Cameron, Richmond.
SALEM Jan, s.-Arived, schr. Saratoga. Hodgdon
Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND. Jan'y 9
ARRIVED

ARRIVED,
Steamship Jamestown, Parrish, New York, mdse.
and passengers.
Steamer Pocahontgs, Jones, Baltimore, mdse.,
Luda1n L Watson.
SAILED.
Schr Haxail, Chichester. New York, Iadz, d. Cur
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10
NEW CONCERN. = The subscribers

NEW CONCERN. - The subscribers
IN have this day entered into co-partnership for
the purpose of conducting General Grocery, Com
mission and Forwarding Business, on Cary street,
opposite the Columbian Hotel. They viii. in few
DAYS offer good and weli-selected stock of GRO
Northern markets. principally for cash. TO which we
invite the attention of friends and the trade gen
orally. We also solicit consignInents of every de-
scrpton and will make liberal cash advances on the
same viii attend to receiving and forwarding
w. B. RADCLIFFE, b
T. V. DOUGLASS. +
Richmond, Dec 4. 1858. Ja7
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

~ ADAMS CO.'S EXPRESS In conse-
quence of the repairing of the steamship Roanoke,
York On Mondays and Wednesdays inclusive, and
directed to Richmond, will be sent inland unless
otherwise marked per jamestown of Saturday.
ADAMS l. CO., Nc. 4, l4th street,
DE Sim Under ExChange Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-10

urCARD,-OLE BULBS GRAND CONCERT,
ON TUESDAY EVENING". JAN. l0TH.-The pub
lie are respectfully informed that the sale Of
and Choice Seats for OLE BULLS GRAND CON.
CERT. on Tuesday evening will commence Mon
day at Mr. Woodhouse's Music Store, at so'clock.
A NJ las