The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-22

a. Extract Of lsst1r fronla eorsespona.
mt Ia Staors IN, Dec. Qosh
Comine y Staunton q the Richmond trim
On Tuesday, wetook In q one Of the Louisa
stations large crowd Of negroes, numbering
II least seventy. Of al ages, from the old
man with his cane Ia the infant atthe breast
The psrting scene with the negroes they LEFT
behind was quite affecting. Lond lamenta-
tions filled the air. Tears flowed in torrents,
and thought, on the whole. II an abolition
list had been present, he would have revealed
in the luxury OF woe. InquiriBg Of gentle
man what was the destination of these me-
groe., learned that they were bound for
free State. being portion of the negroes set
free under the Raglan win. The others, !
believe, have already gone to their new
homes. Here is matter for abolitionists to
contemplate. The win, as your readers are
aware, was contested, and it was in slave
court. in slave State. that these negroes OBJ
tanned their freedom. As looked at the
well fed and comfortably clothed crowd. !
could only hope that they may not in year
be impoverished and degradedin their new
Ohio home.
The ground here is covered with mantle
of snow, and the air this morning is cold and
biting, but, overhead, clear, old-fashioned
winter sky,
FINANCIAL ITEMS. The New Orleans Picayune
Of the 18th instant states that the slight uneasiness
which had been felt week or two before, had
spent its force, and the conviction general that
there would be no further hindrance TO the regular
prosecution ofbusiness.
The New York Express Is Satisfied that there
will be, very soon, easier money market but It
considers that gradual recovery from the strait.
ened condition of affairs is desirable, as otherwise
a relapse would likely ensue
A rate of exchange with Europe that will stop
the expectation of specie will not invite the impor
| tation of specie The par of Exchange between
London and New York is 9 % 40, or about 100 4.
To import soyereigns at a saving--cr, In other
words without loss-it would be necessary to pur-
chase Exchange at 107 IA, as about two per cent.
Is consumed in interest freight and insurance. and
then no allowance is made for commissions on
/ these terms the business could only be done by
houses having branches on one side or the other
But we do not want to import gold. We are safest
by simply avoiding its exploration. plethora of
gold is injurious well as a scarcity. What the
country wants is steadiness and smooth sailing on
gentle sea with moderate breeze astern These
regularities-excesses and their effects--expan.
sions and contractions, are horrible.
In Boston, Tuesday, there was still very great
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much to the difficulties of the day The Boston
Post hopes for Improvement. One good sign was
that the run on the Savings Bank had taken turn
and persons who had drawn out were re deposiiing.
ADDRESS OF LORD ELGIN-Lord Elgin, on Mon
day last replied to the address of the Canadian Par
lament thanking them for the expression OF their
appreciation and regard. He pointed out the great
purposes to which self government might be applied
and hoped their magnificent country would furnish
evidence that Its people were guided by liberal
| and enlightened policy.
ARRIsoN CONVICTED OF MURDER.-The case OF
Arrison, on trial in Cincinnati for the murder OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison, by an Internal machine was
concluded on Wednesday and given to the jury. =
After being out about three hours the jury found
the prisoner guilty of murder In the first degree
SHIP CARPENTERS STRIKE.-The ship carpenters
employed at the port of New Orleans have struck
In body, on account of their employers attempt
ing to reduce their wages to So so per day, and
lengthen the day labor one hour and a half
APPoINTMRNrs.-Thef following have been con.
frmed by the Senate:
Mark w. lizard, of the Territory of Nebraska. 10
be governor of the said territory in the place OF
Francis Burt, deceased.
Albert Greenleaf, OF the District of Columbia To
be navy agent for the navy yard at the city Of
Washington, and for the Navy Department, for four
years, vice A. G. Allen, resigned.
ANOTHER GREAT FArLURE.-Amonp The suspe,.
sons of the day Is that of the city of Springfield
Mass. The Springfield Republican saws there Il
not dollar In the city treasury, and it understands
there cannot be any got In unless from Charitable
contributions, until after the tirst of January
CHRISTMAS AT ANDREW PIZZINIS
NO. 103, BROAD ST, RICHMOND. VI.
1T has been decided by discriminatine
Il public that A. PIZZINI is fayorite with s,(,IS
Santa Claus for he not only fills his ''stockinea
but all his Jars" shelves, showcases and ters
besides depositing his rich and sweet treasures Of
prettV things in the