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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23
THE FRENCH in THE GULF.

Inc report OF concentration of strong
French naval force at Havana, shows that
Louis Napoleon has both eyes open. He
keeps vigilant look out on both hernis-
pheres. He has long. been an admirer of the
colonial system of Great Britain, and has
been anxious to obta in for France more colo
MES. 1t is probable that he has his eye par
tieularly on the Sandwich Islands in the Pa
cific, and on ST. Domingo. But the French
naval movements to Havana has probably
some connection with the carrying out of the
alleged treaty with Spain, to preserve the
island of Cuba to her, from the Americans
France ought to be our ally; but Louis Ma
poleon, long hea ded as he is, has been made
cats-paw in the business by a shrewder and
more cautious government
Waving all comment upon the unexam-
pied arrogance and the interference of Euro
peans in the affairs Of the West we must be
permitted to doubt whether in case the Uni
ted States harbors hostile designs against
Spain, it will be at all deferred or alarmed
of France. We have not much of Navy,
it is true, in point of numbers, but we should
not want a very. large one, if we have no one
to encounter at sea but France. In the in
fancy of our national existence, one Ameri-
can vessel took two French men of war, after
a very short fight; and we don't think the SER
vice has deteriorated either in game or science
since that time. The French are a gallant
people, and as soldiers they have few equals;
but the moment Ffenchman puts his foot
on the water, he is out of his element In all
her naval contests with England, France has
never gained one single wreath of renown.
Other nations have been able to dispute with
occasional success, the claims of Britannia
to rule the wave, but the Gallo Cock, every
where gallant and glorious on the shore, don't
know how to swim, and the salt brine makes
him droop like a barn yard fowl 1t is scarce
ly to be supposed that the Unit ed States with
proper naval preparations,) AFTER having de-
feated such seamen as the Br itish upon the
waves, will shrink from the prospect of
naval contest with France.
1t is to be hoped, however, that our AMIGA
BILE relations with the whole world wills be
preserved, and that we may thus be enabled
to reap the rich fruits of neutrality amid a
general war. Peace is our true policy, and
our country will only surrender it when it
becomes inconsistent with national dignity
and honor. 5.r.r d.
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EARoE SALE or 6YDHxr Lors AT AUc-
rIoN This Day. fTvEsDAY 1-.The particular a.
sss.ion Of shs public called g the ssle THE !.
8fDNEY near the residence Of Thomas Crouch
ESQ The sale will take place at O'clock but 70 ac-
commsdafe persous disposed to attend the s.m ,s
Hacks viii be In attendance at office ~ W oclk
to convey free of charge sill those who may shihk NJ
to attend x.sS# s.
Suitable refreshments viii be furnished:
my % GODD1N & APPEKSoN, Auc@.
AUCTION NoTIcg. is solicited
10 our saie this morning at 10 o'clock.
my8 A. MOTT Co., Aucts.
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DEATH OrTHoS RryyyHrr~yn~

we are panied to hear of the death Of
lHos. hrrcHiE, In, one Of the Editors of the
enquirer who died yesterday morning at d
o'clock, after prolonged illness, Of dropsy
OF the chest His death, which was an un.
timely one, ismost deeply deplored by large
circle Of attached friends. He was a young
man Of warm heart and remarkably kind and
generous disposition. His frank manners and
honorable feelings commanded the respect
and warm regard of all who knew him. He
had a liberal education, and possessed both
talents and accomplishments much above
his reputation. His own modest estimate of
his capacity was no slight obstacle to Just
appreciation of his abilities.
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JAMrs f1xr " afe gfstIISd D learn
that this unfortunate young man who lost bic rieht
Tsibott, some few weeks since, y Improving RID.
". md hopes are now entertained that he VII
speedily recover The case of young Paey 10.
deed sad one-just verging into manhood. and
about becoming master OF his trade, he has met
witt, misfortune which has disabled him for life.
The worst of it's, that he 10 poor and dependent,
and unless he can obtain education by the aid OF
friends, Will find great difficulty il maintaining him
haro aftar
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DlsrURBlNe RELIeIoUs WeRsHIr,-Ty

DISTURBING RELIGIOUS WORSHIP. Two
negro women in the service of Mr.. R. Darracott,
were arraigned before the, Mayor YESTERDAY,
charged with disturbing the Rev. M. G. Michelba
chers congregation, while worshpping at the Jew
ish Synagogue on Friday afternoon last Mr.
Straus, member OF the congregation, testified to
seeing the prisoners standing in the door, and to
hearing one of them halloo SO loudly as to disturb
the worship, and then run Off The prisoners were
admonished and then discharged 5&.s9 Ii
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APPEAL TO THE BENEvoI.rNr

Weoesire again to call attention n .ho
claims upon the active Compassion os .h e
people of Richmond, of the widows .na as
phans of the unfortunate men who n ara - -
IN the late explosion at the Coal pts
Something has been done but not enough 70
afford relief to SO large number as b.rs
been made destitute and desolate by tina, ,ar
rible calamity, A cause like this, the cansa
of widows and orphans, and of widows and
Orphans bereayed by so appalling a vista.
ton as that at the Black Heth Coal Pits
must stir to its deepest fountains every bene.
violent nature. All must feel the stringent
emotions Of pity; and If all who pity. would
relieve, the wants of the sufferers viii be
amply supplied. But it will not do to dis.
miss such sorrows as these with sigh and 4
tsar, or to stand like the Levite in the para
bic. looking on, in hesitation whether or not
70 yield to the better feelings of the heart.
and then passing by;' but ii we have sym.
pathIee with suffering humanity, and that
too, at Our own doors, we must show the
practical beneyolenee of the Good sauna,
rifan. and mipister at once to the relief Of
the distressed. ~. 80
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MAMMOTH SrRAwBERRIEs-Th The finest


specimen of this delicious fruit that we have ever
seen, was furnished u.s. a day or two since, by Mr.
HENRY P. SMITH, whose residence IL near the Fair.
field Race Course. Friend Smith occupies one OF
the most delightful places anywhere in the neigh
borhood of the city is the very prince of good el
lows, and stands without rival, as far as we know
in the culture of vegetables and the rearing oil
strawberries and grapes. In the basketful sent TO
us, do not think there was single berry of less
size than partridge egg. Persons DESTROYS Of cul-
tvating the strawberry would do vell to procure
plants from Harry Smith, the model gardener.
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pRrsrrr OF sIvrR PLArr.-Capt. Pat

PRESENT or SILVER PLATE.-Capt. Pat
ton, fthe Richmond L. !. Blues, has received pre-
sent of silver plate for his Company from the
delpliia 'sWashington Greys,n Artillery Company,
who were here on visit some few months since Inc
present conslsts of magnificent silver Goblet,
lined with gold, aud SPLENDID ladle The goblet
has an appropriate inscriptions from the aGreysu 60
thu sBlueso and is present worth receiving. we
understand that the .Blues" intend having pre-
sentation celebration, which should take place at
.'Siash Cottage" by all means.
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NEW METHODIST BISHOPS.

We lean that on Friday last the General Confer.
ence elected DR.. JOHN EARLY of Virginia, DIR. G.
T. PIERCE of Georgia, and Dr. H H KAvANAuGH
of Kentucky, Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South
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So MUCH FOR Last Saturday

So MUCH FOR "NED."-Last Saturday
night about IL o'clock, young man named Randall
D. Reed, while under the influence of 'Ned," saw
carriage passing the Theatre, and supposing, no
doubt, that he was Emperor and had a right to
command obedience from the world at large, or.
sole occupant, Mr.. R. commanded him to get out.
and then making the driver dismount and receive a
humping, mounted the box and held possession OF
the carriage and team until Waterman Perrin and
his partner arrived took him into custody and lock.
ed him up for the night. Yesterday morning Mr.
r. appeared before the Mayor and seemed TO re.
greet very muchthat he had far forgotten himself
as to indulge in such ludicrous conduct. The
Mayor thought the case a very serious one,
and therefore held him to bail in the sum of 5000
to appear before the next Grand Jury to answer an
indictment which will then and there be filed against
him r II IS r,tlf-es s 1s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23
RorEsTANT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION

PhOlESl ANI EPJSCOfAL CONeEN1ION.
We promised yesterday some further notice of
Bishop MEADE's report submitted ON the second
day of the Convention. After stating his official SER
vices he mentioned that large additions were made
to the communion of the church during the last
year-that there was Frightening prospect of the
increase of the ministry in this Diocese The in.
corporation by the General Assembly of the Theo-
logical Seminary the bequest of this institution of
$4,000 by Mr.. Cresson, of Philadelphia, and the do
nations of valuable books to its library were appro
priateIy referred to. In this connection, he said
that "a separate and larger edifce for our library
is now greatly needed, and must soon be had, un.
lesswe wish to say to living and dying friends, that
we will receive no more contributions to the
same"
He advocated an increase in the salaries OF min.
isters on account of the increase in the prices of
provision, &c.
Bishop JOHNS also made his report. After re.
ference to his official act he spoke of his action az
President of William and Mary College. He stat
ed that the College has not only been resuscitated
but is now in prosperous operation, and unless
some untoward event should occur must, unde r Its
present professors, continue to gain the confidence
of the community and to increase its patronage and
usefulness" His connection with the Institution
was for specific object, and would be but tempo
rary; and the object has, in the opinion of the
Board of Visitors and of the Faculty. been satisfac
terlly accomplished, they have, in a manner very
gratifying to himself, acquesced in his withdraw.
all and appreciated the considerations by which he
was governed" Fsa
FRIDAY.-Several delegates appeared and took
their seats-among them T. II. Ellis of this city.
Rev. ]. D. McCabe and J. j. Amber.
On motion Of Col. F. Fl. SMITH the Convention
resolved to meet again the 3rd Wednesday ia May,
1855, in Lexington. Before this resolution passed
however, several Intellectual motions were made to
a more remote time for the meeting, and Rev Mr.
Mcclure unsuccessfully endeavored to insert
Fredericksburg in place of Lexington
Resolutions relative to pecuniary aid to the Vir.
ginia Female Institute were referred to COMMITTEES
of Messrs. Conrad, Fowle and Lee, and the Con.
vention adjourned
FOURTH DAy-SAruRpAY.-The Convention "a.
journed sine die The chief matter under consider..
ton was the Staunton Female Institute With "a.
gard to that, provision made for placing the pyo.
perry and the direction of the Institution under the
charge of the Board Of Trustees as of
| the Convention.
The salary of the Bishop of the DIOCESE was Fixed
| at O., COO. p s
The following statistics appeared in the Paroebi.l
| reports. ~ IS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-In our notice of this
article the other day, were made to say that it
could not be bought for less than So per ton in
the northern cities. We intended to say S475, but
the types fooled us and added 81 too much to each
ton. - es-.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

RIoT0Us AND John Cava.
naugh was examined before the Mayor, yesterday
charged with assaulting and beating Michael Nc
Ginley, on the 18th inst. Mrs. Bridget Logan. who
resides at Rockets, and in whose house the. diff.
Guilty commenced, testified that Mckinley began
the disturbance, by stripping for tight-that Cava
nagh rather backed,' and went into the street-hai
Mckinley. followed him, and was Immediately
threaten knocked down by brick bat or stone
This statement proved both parties to be in fault
and the Mayor therefore required each of them to
enter into bond of security to appear before the
next Grand Jury term of the Hastings Court on the
second Monday in August to answer an indictment
for riotous and dsorderly conduct in the streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

Miss CECILIA YoUNG-the great Vocal
ist will give concert in this city Monday night
next, as we learn from her agent, Mr.. Clifton.
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THE ALARM OF FIRE, at 8 o'clock last
night, was caused by the burning of rubbish in Mr.
Ro. G. Stanards yard, on Grace street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

The US. CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge Haly-
burton presiding-is in session. transacting civil bu-
siness Several admiralty cases are before it to be
disposed Of, during the present term
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

HEAVY RAIN.-Our city was visited by a
heavy shower of rain last Sunday night, which
washed off the streets as clean new broom.
Yesterday was warm and cloudy-just the weather
for the growing crops.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

TWENTY DOLLARS RE ARD
Il Runaway, on the 18th May. from my Farm in
Hanover county, my negro man HENRY. He is
very polite when spoken to; has bad countenance.
holes In bis ears; lump his breast; is five feet
eight inches hgh ofvery dark complexion, aud about
thirty-eight years old.
The above reward viii be paid when delivered to
me or lodged in Hanover Jail.
nv 2S-6t& FRANCES CARTER
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r MO v AL.

CAMUEJ. SUTHERLAND, wholesale
- and retail SPORTING EMPORIUM. I32 Main
the largest and most extensive stock Of GUNS, RI
FILES. PISTOLS, WALKING CANES. FISHING
Tackle, &C.. In the State, together with general
assortment ofFire Arms and Sporting articles.
Colts REVOLvERS, all sizes Ef ftk2
REVOLvERS Of all other makers
PISTOLS of every kind and description
B Dixon,s, Hawkesiey's and Sykss's P o w D e r.
FLASKS
SHOT BAGS; POUCHES and BELTS
GAME BAGS; DRINKING FLASKS
GUN WADDING 4
English and German Single and Double GUNS. by
the case or single one, at all prices :
Eley's, Walkers, Cox's Wesley Richards, G., D.
and other CAPS
general assortment of Pocket CUTLERY
Hunting and Bowie KNIVES. 1stss :
Orders taken for fine GUNS, of all the celebrated
makers. INV 2S-3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

r ACE COLLARS AND SLEEVES
IL CHAS. A. GWATKIN is opening this morn.
ing the most elegant and complete assortment of
Lace Collars and Sleeves to be found in this market
He respectfully invites the ladies to call and see
them.
Also, large lot of Muslin Sleeves, at 12A Cts, 25
cts, so cts. and finer s 49,. 49,
In lace Maltese Collars Limerick Collars, Gimpure
do; indeed all the Paris novelties now out.
As we sell for cash, of course great inducements
will be offered.
CT GWATKIN, Main street,
my 29-S. if ~--- -Opnoste Exchanee Bank.
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SERVED HIM RIGHr-A negro fellow
named Edward Hnckle, the property of John Ha.
charged with using insoent language to James w.
Gaines, and assautng him in the street. on the 18th
instant. Ned has an emancipated woman as a
wife, and on hearing Mr.. G. remark that she had no
right to remain in the Commonwealth, become very
for presuming to interfere with matters that did not
concern him His Honor, by way of teaching the
prisoner becoming respect to white persons, direct
ed that he should be taken to the valley and there
receive the severest flageation the law would al.
low to be administered at any one time
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srEcULAr1Ne.-Despite the efforts of to-

SPEcULATING.-Despite the efforts of to-
bacco manufacturers to prevent their servants from
stealing, they are continually robbed, and always
will be- as long they find rogues of airer skin
ready to buy whatever is stolen and brought to
them. AS proof ofthis on Sunday last Watchman
Reed arresfeda slave named George, in the SER
vice OF Robert J; Christian who had in his posses
sion basket of manufactured tobacco, which he
said he purchased from fellow servant for forty
cents. OF course the story was not believed, and
George and his ill-gotten treasure were locked up
until yesterday morning, when the accused was
brought before the Mayor tried convicted of steal
ing and ordered twenty -fve lashes
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

Nor DONE wITH-John Schad and Cath
crime. his wife, charged with assaulting William
Graves and with beating his servant, were partially
examined, yesterday, and then adjourned over for
a future hearing.
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T OTIS OF NEW BOOKS just received

IL and for sale at SMITHS Cheap Publication De.
pot 9th street, above Monumental Hotel.
MATT. WARDS TRIAL, containing all the Evi
dence and the Speeches of Gov. Crittenden GOV.
Helm, Thos. F. Marshall, Nath1 Wolfe, and the
Commemorative At orney; price 25c.
THE PRIDE OF THE WILDERNESS: by Ben
THE DoDD FAMILY ABROAD; by chas. Lever;
75c.
SWEENEY TODD. THE RUFFlAN BARBER;
CHAMBERS JOURNAL for June: new series;
LADIES NATIONAL MAGAZINE for June:
49, cts. nd
JOSEPHINE, or the Romish Poison; IS cts.
THE KNOW NOTHINGS; an Expose; l2lc.
YANKEE NOTIONS FOR JUNE as funny as
ever; l2l cts s
NEW YORK JOURNAL for May; I2ac.
JONATHAN'S WRITINGS OF WAR first
NEW BOUND BOOKS JUST RECEIVED.
THE MYRTLE WREATH, or Stray Leaves Re-
called VOL, muslin; %. -
CRYSTALLINE, or the Heiress of Falldown Cas-
MELBOURNE AND THE CHINCHA ISLANDS:
HOME EiaHTs AND SHADOWS; by T Ar
thur; 75c
Z THE PERILs OF GREATNESS; Soc. =
ALONE: by Richmond Lady; ST.
THE RUSSIAN SHORES OF THE BLACK SEA
rs cts slf@ ~
: SHADES TRAVELS IN TURKEY; 81.
Together with all the new works published, all the
papers for this week, and everything in the Newspa
per, Magazine, and Cheap Publication line.
%
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Jusr Decision. - Robert. Aaron and

Frank, three small negro boys were brought before
on Sunday, and with breaking open the doors OF
Mr.. DavidL Saunders stable, on 9th street. between
Franklin and Grace. The evidence of the guilt Of
these little fellows very conclusive that His
Honor directed them to be taken below and well
striped for their evil doings Pity that the Police
cannot succeed in breaking up the gatherings OF
negro boys, on Sundays, to the annoyance Of pri.
yate citizens Z i
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pANAWAY from my residence, on the
~ corner of Clay and ID streets, on Thursday
night. the 18th inst, my slave II NM Fl of nut
brown or bacon color middle aged strongly built and
of rather low statue. She was probably persuaded
off by that negro fellow LEE of shot fame belonging
to Mr.. Geo. w Harding, he has been seen lurking
about my lot several times during the past week. he
not having permission TO come on my lot since he
moved her two chests to Mr. Geo. w. HaTding's, last
lawful reward win be paid for her delivery.
my 23-St es K,A. TATUM M. ID.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-23

KuSKEL's TRoupE will give another OF
their rich and varied musical entertainments at
metropolitan Hall, this evening. Tho reputation Of
this corps is SO well known in our city and its Dor
ularity so unbounded throughout the Union, tina,
we deem It useless to do more at this time than to
say that they can be seen and heard for the small
sum of twenty We cents 49, -
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LAID OvER-Owing to the absence OF a
material witness, the examination of DR.: Tatum,
charged with shooting negro man named Lee, on
the "a inst. was Yesterday adjourned over by the
Mayor until Monday morning next at, o'clock.
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NEW WORK BY LEVER-The Dedd
IN Family Abroad, by Charles Lever, Svo., paper

~ FAMILY ABROAD, oy Cnaries Lever, oVo, paper
rs cents.
1.-THE Dodd Family" is one of Levers finest and
funniest specimens of inimitable humor and satire
1t relates the adventures of an Irish family, who
leave their kindred bogtrotters at home and go in
search of s.the genteeP' European tour. They
fall into all sorts of scrapes, and constantly suffer
from their own absurdties. The character of the
ambitious and most foolish mamma, the long suffering
papa, the graceesIwretch of son, and the deluded
beauty of daughter, sustained with infinite spi
rit. and afford an endless fund of amusement
Also, just received, the Edinburgh Review for
April; VOL 8 Harpers' New Monthly Magazine. 80.
For sale BY (my 25) JAS. WOODH0USE.
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MORE NEW BOOKS AT MORRIS'S
Q4 81 MAIN ST.-The Dodd Family Abroad, b,

Charles Lever, 75c.
Harpers Magazine, Vol. 8, bound complete, 50.
Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, i. r.
s., to which is subjoined the private correspondence
between King Charles I. and Sir Edward Nicholas.
and Sir Edward Hyde, afterwards Earl of Clarendon
and Sir Richard Browne Edited from the original
MSS. at Walton, by William Bray, ESQ. F. A. s.,
new edition, in four volumes, London.-Prce $3.50
The Romance of War or Napoleon's Campaign in
Russia in 1912, by Rellstabb vol, 75c =
The Morning and Night Watches, fresh supply,
Is cts.
The Words of Jesus, by the same author, 40c.
The Writings of the Rev. James Hamilton, d. D.,
including Memoir of Lady Colquhoun, 75c,; Rich
ard Williams the Patagonian Missionary, 75c Harp
on the Willows, sic. my %
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a FRESH SUPPLY OF LEONARD'S
IA INSTANT RELIEF AND SPEEDY CURE
A very efficient remedy for Coughs Colds and Con-
sumption.
Also, Stabler's Diarrhna Cordial, for the speedy
cure of diafrbea and summer bowel complaint both
of children and adults 49,. - - -
For sale by A. A. GEORGE & Co.,
nv % z ssT Corner of Broad and 4th sts
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DRIME GOSHEN BUTTER.-Receiv-
Il ing by jamestown Is tubs Prime Goshen w,
would say to dealers that we have madsnfrrange
ments to be regularly supplied with the genuine
"Goshen," direct from the best Diaries in New York
and hope to merit share of their patronage. =
my q BROWN SHOOK.