The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-30

TX
at Alma numbered only $4,000. They fought
against superior numbers, and against the
troops of two nations every one of whom
would rather have died than have been sur
passed in proves by his ancient rival. New
ertheless, the Russians made q gallant fight,
and gave signal proof that, when properly
ofiicered. they are not the inefficient soldiery
their opponents have represented. The Brit
ish army, in its charge of the heights, was
very near being repealed, and probably would
have been entirely SO, but for the resplend-
emit .valor and activity of the Highlanders,
who, with the Chieftain of the Campbells at
their head, displayed prodigies, of heroism,
and, bounding over the Russian defences,
drove the enemy before them, as vigorously
and decisively as Wallace and Bruce used to
scatter the Southron invaders. Nevertheless,
the whole English army deserve the highest
plaudits We do not believe French force
of equal numbers could have marched sue
cessfully up to the Russian position. In
stubborn and enduring courage, the English
soldier has not his superior, if he has his equal
Russians, that in their first encounter with
two such enemies, they have fought with so
much effect Before the allies conquer Mich
olas, they will find Russia, like Jordan, a hard
road to travel.
DEMoN-The New York Express gives
the result of the trial of the wretch, Nicholas
Beehan, who, it will be recollected, on the
night of the Sd of June last murdered, in the
most brutal manner, James Wickham and
his wife, old and worthy residents of South
old, Long Island. Beehan had been in the
service of Mr.. Wickham, and had received
the greatest kindness from him and his wife.
The only motive for his horrid crime was ha-
tired and revenge for having been turned
away, some time previous, from the service
of his benefactors for bad behavior. lie
made confession of his crime upon his ar
rest, but afterwards retracted, and his coun-
sci endeavored to make out decent defence,
but the evidence against him was too conclu-
sive to be resisted. His speech, on being
informed of his sentence, exhibited the spirit
of devil. When brought up to receive his
sentence, he was laughing and talking to the
officers and exhibited the most stoical, reck
less and hardened demeanor. The Court in
formed him that he was found guilty ofmur-
der, and asked if he had any thing to say.
The prisoner arose and said say am not gull
ty; did it not; will not betray any person. will
be hung first; will not tell any body will not be
traitor; John Scott and James McCrOndon know
all aboutit.
The Court then in O unost solemn and afactinp
manner, proceeded to pronounce sentence OF death,
the prisoner all the time looking at the Judge like
a demon, and when the sentence was passed. he
exclaimed 81 thank you, sir; I'll be dead in
week and leave you my hair for wig, then my
soul will triumph over your soul.
He was then remanded to prison uttering anath-
emas upon the head of the worthy and venerable
Judge Strong as he passed out.
FOG SIGNALS AT SEA.-A suggestion is
made by writer in the St. John IN. b.
News, that the steam whistle at sea might be
made available to show not only the proxim-
ity of steamship, but her course, which is
hardly less important. By known arrange
ments of sounds, and intervals of time be-
tween such blasts, says the writer, Eupho-
mic telegraph would be established between
vessels near each other, informing each, not
only ofthe danger, but how to avoid collision,
as by the popularity of the signal, the direc-
ton by compass that each vessel was steer
ing, would be known-for instance, one blast
and an interval for steering North, two blasts
and aninterval for steering North east &c.
VIRGINIA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
NoTIcE.-On TUESDAY. the first day of the exhi-
bition none but members of the Society and their
families will be admitted, in ord .r that the Judges
may not be incommoded by crowd whilst viewing
On and after WEDNESDAY,, O'clock A. NJ, the
public will be admitted to the grounds An entrance
fee of twenty-five cents will be charged for pers
not entitled to badges of free admittance; and for
children under twelve years of age, under protection
OF their parents or others, half price.
The Executive Committee will take every precau-
ton for the safe keeping of articles exhibited but
will not be responsible for loss damage that may
occur daring the Fair unless such loss occur clearly
from want of due care.
The Judges upon their arrival the grounds ON
TUESDAY morning requested TO report them
selves to the Chief Marshal at his tent before 10 o.
clock
Members are requested to obtain badges which
be had at twenty five cents, the office of the
Secretary, corner of Main and 18th streets the
office on the grounds. oc S0-2t
| MARRIED,
On Thursday evening, 26th inst, BY the Rev. Geo.
W LsnghoIne Mr.: JUNIUS B. PRYOR to Mis-
MARY JANE, daughter of Capt. Beverly 7. Wells,
| all of this city
On the same evening. By the same, Mr.. WILLIAM
P. CRUTCHFIELD to Miss EMMA WESLEY
daughter of Capt Beverly T. Wells all of this city
DIED,
| On Saturday morning, Oct. 2sth, at 1e4 O'Clock,
| JOHN HENRY, only son of James H. and Virginia
Love, aged years, ii months and l6 days
The friends and acquaintances of the family are re.
quested to attend the funeral this (Monday) morn.