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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-21

METHODIST SUNDAY ScHooL-IMpoR-
TANT MovE.-Ata meeting ofthe officers and teach
ers of the Methodist Centenary Church on Sunday
evening, the 10Th inst, motion was made to call up
resolution, that had been laid upon the table at
previous meeting, "for Committee to be appoint.
ed to correspond with any other schools of the Vir
ginia Conference that might feel disposed to enter
into the preliminary arrangements for holding
Convention of the Sunday Schools of the Virginia
Conference" In view of the fact that the Baptist
Churches have greatly benefited their Sunday
School cause by a smilar move some few years
pas, we have no doubt that if our Methodist
friends will enter into this matter with proper
spirit and energy, that they too will coon see the
good results of this action in the Virginia Confer
eDce.
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M HOUSE WANTED-Wanted TO
NEW BOOK.
IN STATIONERY. and
CHEAP PUBLICATION
ESTABLISHMENT
AT 1874 MAIN STREET, JUST ABOVE THE BANKS.


SMITH & FORE,
BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS AND PERI
ODIC-4L AGENTS,
Have opened branch of their establishing nt at the
above place, where they will be pleased to supply
those in want with anything in their line, their
usual reasonable and accommodating terms
NEWSPAPERS, DAILY and Weekly, Foreign and
American received In advance of other housed and
furnished by the week, month year, at publish
er's prices and delivered in part of the CRY,
without extra cherge, or sent by mail to any dis.
lance
NEW BOOKS received as soon pubshed, and
furnished, wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash
prices. -
STATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS, INKS, STEEL
PENS. QUILLS, LEAD PENCILS, STATES and
PENCILS.
Conversation, Counting. PLAYING. and Visiting
CARDS, PRINTS, FRAMES, SONG BOOKS TOY
BOOKS, PORTE MONNAIES, PAINTS, GAMES
and FANCY ARTICLES CT various kinds always ON
hand.
II Don't forget the name and number.
SMITH 4 FORE,
no alta No. 1871 Main at.
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THE OTHER SIDE.-We gave yesterday

THE OTHER SIDE.-We gave yesterday
a version of an affair relative to Mr.. VIM. Dunn of
Tazewell and Mr. VIM. F.. Roffe of Mecklenburg,
in which the value of two negroes were concerned.
Since then friend of ours, who knows Mr.. Dunn,
has informed US that he brought the negroes here
and sold them the agent of very respecta-
BILE citizen OF Tazewell, who had endorsed largely
for Mr. Rolf, and to whom the servants were trans
terred collateral security, or sold. Our inform.
ant is satisfied that neither Mr. Dunn nor the gen
-tienan for whom he acted. would designedly do
any thing wrong, and therefore we make this cor.
rection. Mr.. Roffe on reaching this city, called
upon the gentleman VINO purGnasea tne negroes OF
them, and LETT for home, and not in pursuit OF Mr.
Dunn, we at first understood, who IL now on his
way to farewell county, his place of residence.
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NEW sPuC1AL NOTICES.

EPEcIAL NorIcE.-Attention IL called to
the sale Of desirable Furniture, to be disposed Of
WIN. A. Davis. corner Of Leigh and 7th sts
ne ri fR. CAUTHORF.
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Auction NorICK.-1 he attention of the
trade 10 solicited to our sales Of Clcthing Boots,
shoes Hsts Csps Shirts &c, nc. THIS MORN.
ING at 10 O clock in our large ISLES room. sss sd-
yertissment. LAkUS SHINE,
nm i y inna axa
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SPECIAL NoTIcE.--C0untry Merchants
and others are respectfully invited to attend my auc
ton sales Of Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods at
my store, No. JOS Main st.. THIS EVENING, at
O'Clock. Sec advertisement.
ELIAS HALE,
tf Auction and Com. Merchant los Main ~.
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SuBJEcT-MARRlAGE. why often unharpy
the cause and the remedy. cHIL0-BIRTHi IL,
peris lessened, and the chief Diseases of Females
removed without medicine or medical aid. New aud
important facts In Midwifery.
~ For particulars see small billr
Admission q GEMS ooc-7.
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EoTIcE.-We invite attention to our
large sale Of rich Embroideries, black and fancy
Dress Silks French Merinoes Wool Plaid, Ribbons
ke., to take place THIS MORNING at 10 o's' ock
KENT, PAINE KENT,
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II would never cons ent to occupy any platform,
every plank of which was not taken from the Con-
might not stand with pride, and dignity and safety;
and with these views and feelings, otter you sen.
timent thst gushes out warm, fresh and full from
nv hear, which every honest man and patriot
must ensdo rse offer you
The inte gritty Of the Constitution, the integrity OF
the States. the integrity Of parties the integrity Of
actions, and the integrity of gentlemen, should
never be SACRIFICED for the possession Of territory,
the extens lon of slavery, the acquisition OF profit
nor for the ascendaney OF power.
We M, led not say, that while we admire the
ability. candor, and independence of Mr..
Bolts, he will probably find as few in virgi-
mia to agree with him in his anti N brasks
vsews, as a New Jersey Nebraska Wing iii
we can lima CINE such person. would find
supporters of Douglass bill among the
Wings of New Jersey.
ORR FOREIGN MINISTERS While we nave
no intention and no desire to intermedoie
with party politics. we must say, IN regaru "
such appointments as that of Mr.. Soule, that
the country may well exclaim, in the IAN
gnage ascribed by the New York Hefofd 10
Mr.. Marcy, ave have had enough OF this.
Whatever may be said in reference to Offices
at home, it seems the dictate of reason, pro-
pr;etv and common sense, that our country
should be represented abroad by men who
have been nurtured and grown up IN the U.
States. and are thoroughly imbued with the
oen;us and snirit of orr institutions and our
republicaniim.
AS we have before said, Mr.. Soule may not
he TO blame for the unusual commotion and
disturbance which have distinguished his ca
reer as diplomatist, but it is not likely that
these excitements these duels, and the immi-
nent danger of war would have followed the
appointment of man at the Spanish Court
of the Mason or Buchanan temperament and
antecedents. OF all men in the world, diplo-
matists should be persons of well balanced
minds, and cool, calm judgment; and Anne
rican representatives to European courts
should be men who have not been mixed up
in any way with European politics. Having
an ambassador of the right stamp at Paris
we are happily saved from a war which
would have thrown this country half cen.
fury back in her career of Improvement.
We take it for granted that the amende made
by Napoleon is, as it ought to be, satisfacto
ny to this government. The narrow escape
we have made enforces lesson of caution
and prudence in foreign appointments which
we hope will not soon be forgotten.
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MARRIAGE I
ODD Lows HALL.

PRIVATE LECTURES TO MARRIED MEN.
AND PERSONS CONTEMPLATING MARRIAGE,
BY / s. HOUGHION, M. D,
On MONDAY. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
EVENINGS, Nov ~. q and q, at o'eIk
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LOST OR STOLEN.

81 LOST-A dark, iiver-cOlOred
- SETTER named FLEET: Any person
giving information at this office that VIII lead to MS
recovery. will be literally rewarded.
no 2l-2t*
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swasth, John O. Miller Smith Miller, Mordecai Oliver
parKer Peck, Peckham, Pratt, Puryear David Rtchie
rogers, sage, Sapp Seymour, Skeon Samuel A. Smith,
william X Smith, Hester L. Stevens, Stratton, David
STUART John L. Taylor Nathaniel q. Taylor, Thurston
Lracy gpham Vail, walbIidge, VALLEY, Elihu b. Wash
purne Israel Washburn, John Wentworth, Tappan Went
worth, Wheeler, and Yates-sl.
NAYs-Messrs. Aiken, David J. Bailey, Darksdaie,
Barry Bocock, Boyce Caskie, Chrisman, Clngman Col
guilt Graige, Curtis John @. Davis, Dean Dent Drun
Eddy mundson, Faulkner Gddngs, 6oode, Greenwood,
Grow, Hamilton, Sampson W. Harris, Wiley r. Harris,
hastings Hubbard, Daniel T. Jones George W. jones'
clancy Jones' Roland Jones, Kidwe Kittredge Letcher
naedon1id McNsir Maxwell Murray Phelps, Phillips,
Powei Robbins Ruin, Seward, shannon Shower, Gerrt
smith, George w. smyth, Richard II. Stanton, John J..
Taylor, Wade and Witte-53.
THE bill approprates, for the benefit Of the midi
gent insane, ten millions Of acres of land, 10 be
apportoned under the direction of the President
OF the United States, in the compound ratio of
the geographical area and representation of the
several States in the House Of Representatives
accordlngto the census of eighteen hundred and
fifty. Each State is required TO invest the money,
the interest Of which is TO be devoted to the sup
port Of the insane.l
The House adjourned
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O. . NJ mnnitateb.
For the Washington Sentinel.


HTHE Planters NORTHERN BRIDE" is the
title of q charming story from the pen of Mrs.
Caroline Lee Hentz, recently issued from the
press. The authoress is too well known, from
her former interesting works, to need COM
mendation from our pen. As an admirer of
the present last work from her pen, we would
recommend it to the lovers of good reading.
1t is the best Of Mrs. Hentz's works which
have come under our notice. A charming
story, Of thrilling interest; most of its charac-
tiers are drawn from real life, and bear unmis-
taxable witness to the authors shrewd and
candid observation. But no less interesting
feature of the book, and one which will surely
recommend il, is the eloquent patriotic, noble
sentiment it breathes as sweet fragrance from
every page. 1t is cheap mirror, in which
social evils are reflected with softened light
and shade. Northern abolitionism, or rather
tanaticism, receives a well-aimed, severe, but
kindly-worded censure. Free from all low cant
and vulgar slang, and presenting scenes from
both sides the picture in candid consideration,
it is marked contrast and just rebuke to
the tone and matter of that famous production,
"Uncle Toms Cabn.n
We wish it place in every family circle
north and south. It's influence can. but be felt
for good wherever carefully perused.
This notice is given as well-deserved trib-
ute to the.merits of the book, and not from
any other interest.
1t may be found at Taylor & Maurys, and
other bookstores, we presume.
A NORTHERN VISITER.
APRIL II, 1854.
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CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, after the presenta,
ton of petitions, bill TO prevent unnecessary
delay in discharging the cargoes of steamers ar
irving from foreign ports was taken up and
passed, also a bill to recompense the dis
coverer of practical anasthesia The home
stead bill was again taken up. Messrs. Adams
and Thompson, of Kentucky, addressed the
Senate in opposition to the BILL Mr.. Brown
gave notice Of substitute for the bill, which
was then postponed. Some time was spent
in executive session.
The House of Representatives passed the
Senate bill appropriating ten millions of acres
Of land, for the benefit of the INDECENT insane,
to be apportioned under the direction Of the
President of the United States, in the com,
pound ratio Of the geographical area and re
presentation Of the several States in the House
of Representatives, according to the census OF
1850. Each State is required to invest the
money, the interest of which is to be appro-
priated to the support Of the INDECENT insane.
The bill passed by vote of yeas 81, nays 50.
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THE ANTI-NEBRAsKA CLERGYMEN
OUTDONE.

The reverend signers ofthe memorial against
the repeal Of the Missouri restriction, it is said,
numbered three thousand and fifty. This was
quite a strong detachment from the army Of
the hurch-militant. But they have been thrown
into the shade by the spiritualists, who have
presented a memorial to the Senate, signed by
thirteen thousand persons, asking the appoint
ment of scientific commission to investigate
the phenomena that have arrested the convic-
tons OF many persons on the one hand, and
excited the ridicule of many more persons on
the other. We do not doubt that the thirteen
thousand are much more serious in their CON.
victions than the three thousand.
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The French Cholera Prize.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE

bEfAhIMENI VI OTAIE,
WASHINGTON, Apr1l 10, 1854.
The following communication from the min.
lister of the United States at Paris is made pub
lie for the information of parties interested in
the subject to which it relates:
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
Paris, March A, 1854.
SIR: A notice has been published in many
newspapers of the United States that bequest
Of a hundred thousand francs has been made
to the French Institute as a premium for the
discovery of means Of curing the Asiatic cholera
or of the cause of the pestience. Until the
cure be found, the interest Of the money is to
be given each year to him who has done most
in combating the disease.
This publication seems to have excited much
attention in the United States, and numerous
letters from all parts of the country have been
received at this legation. In some essays are
enclosed to be laid before the Institute, and in
others inquiries are made to enable the writer's
to become competitors for the prize. At my
request, M. Yattemare has made the necessary
investigation, and kindly addressed to me the
enclosed letter, explaining the circumstances
of the bequest which has brought forward SO
many ingenious and benevolent competitors /
will feel greatly obliged if the department APP
pIoNe VI It's puDIlcatlOu III the newspapers OF
Washington, that correct information may be
given to all those who have or may desire to
communicate their views on the subject of
Asiatic cholera as the competitors for the lib
eral reward offered by M. Breant in his will
1t will be observed, that until the litigation
commenced by the testator's heirs, contesting
the validity of the bequest, shall have been de-
cided, the Institute is not prepared to act upon
the subject, even to the extent of preparing
regulations for the presentation OF ESSAYS
When this impeachment shall be removed, if the
decision Of the courts shall prove favorable to
the legality of the bequest, am informed that
the programme will be prepared, and an oppor
tunity afforded to all in every country, who NAV
be so disposed, to compete for the prize, by
communicating the results of their observations
or reflections as to the causes or cure of the
terrible disease known as Asiatic cholera.
Under existing circumstances, such communi-
tons are premature
] am quite sure that one of the regulations
will require all such communications to be in
the French language.
] have the honor to be, most respectfully,
your obedient servant, j. Y. MASON.
Hon. WV. L. MARCY, Secretary Of State.
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dered, and, as reward for my various and
ardnous services,s are now busily engaged in
raising subscription for the purpose of dc.
fraylng the expenses attendant upon this mo-
mentous affair. allude TO the engraving Of
my portrait. They have already appointed a
committee to secure the services OF compe.
tent artist for the allabsorbing occasion, and,
as soon as the picture is completed, will for
%ara ~ 70 your address. Permit me to express
.he nope that you Will delay the publication of
the next number of your magazine until it
makes its advent
! avail myself Of this opportunity to assure
you of the distinguished consideration with
which | remain, dear sir, your grateful ODE
dent servant, G. +. TOBIN.
Postmaster at Barnwell c. H., s. C.
JoHS LIVINGSTON, Esq, l57 Broadway, N. Y.
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THE GERMAN1A MUSICAL SOCIETY

i
This corps performed last night at Carusi's
Saloon, to large and fashionable audience,
affording the same measure of delight which
has heretofore characterized their musical en-
Sertainments.
This society is a decided favorite, not only
in this city, but everywhere, and richly deserves
the encomiums SO lavishly bestowed upon it.
Every one of the performers is master of the
instrument on which he plays, and hence there
is not the least dscord to mar the general har-
mony.
Mile Caroline Lehman's vocal perform
ances were charming, as We anticipated from
her high reputation as an artistic.
This evening the Germanians give their
farewell concert with change of programme
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Supreme Court of the United states.
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 1854.

W EUNEoDAiJ HPVH 70, IOof.
No. SC. Fitz Henry Homer, plaintiff in error
Is. George L. Brown. The argument of this
cause was continued by Mr.. Dow for the delen-
dant in error, and concluded by Mr. Bartlett
for the plaintiff in error.
No. 81. The Piqua Branch of the Bank of
Ohio, plaintiff in error, rs. Jacob Knoop,
treasurer, &C. The argument of this cause Of
was commenced by Mr.. Vinton, for the plain
tiff in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, at II o'clock, a. m.
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stands to enter on the third mile, Lecomte, who
mad been bottled up, commenced his great
brush, overhauled Lexington, and passed him.
Both now did their best, and the third mile was
constant strife throughout for the lead. and
the Quickest in the race, being run in l.46: but
Lecomte, although SO hard pushed, never wa
vered, but ran evenly and steadily along about
two lengths ahead. On the first turn of the
fourth mile, Lexington, who at that point was
nearly up to his rival, for moment gave back
and lost his stride, but he at once recovered it
and pushed on with vigor but with evidently
great effort. All was Of no use, for Lecomte
came home winner by four lengths, In the
astonishing time Of 1889, distancing Rube.
The long pentup feelings Of the nearly
phrenzied thousands, who for some time had
been almost breathless, now found vent, and
all, losers as we'll as winners, ladies as well as
gentlemen, shouted and applauded the magnif-
cent contest, the glorious. result, and the gal
liant winner. We yesterday wrote and publish
cd concerning this race: We look to-day for
race which for time and close contest can be
matched against any ever run" That predic-
non has been more than fulfilled, the race not
only matching, but far exceeding any of the
neetest OF them in regard to time.
For more than twenty years the race of
Eclipse and Henry, over the Union course on
Long Island, on the 9th of May, 1923. was the
quickest on record. The shortest heat in that
race was 1871. In Fashions race with Bos-
ton, over the Union course, Long Island. Nav
10, ls42, the time was 7.322-F45. George
Martins fast race wds run in this city, on the
18th of March, lS43, and the time was ! .33-
TAB. 1t is remarkable fact, as Lecomte il
by Boston out Of Reel, that his sire should have
run in the quickest race Of Fashion, and his
dam, Reel, should, on December IL, 1871, have
won race in this city, the time Of which was
7.40--7.43.
The subject is so fruitful of speculations in
regard to time and blood, that we must rein in
our pen to suit our space, well satisfied that we
have witnessed the best race, in all respects,
that was ever run, and that Lecomte stands
proudly before the world as the best race horse
ever produced on the turf
SUMMARY.
METAIRIE CouRsE.-Saturday, April S.-Club
purse S2,000-four mile hcaty.
I. ]. Wells CHI, G. Lecomte by Boston, out
of Reels y. 0. (Abe). ...............
A. l.. Bingaman's b. C. Lexington, by Bos.
ton, out Of Alice Carneal-3y y. Ok Henry
Meichon). Observation-Disclosures. 9 g
j. s. Hunters CHI. 6. RUDE, by imp. Trustee
dam Minstrel-a d. John Ford).... dis.
First Heat Second Heat.
1853 200
1.d 15S
l40i LAG
LAZY 1929
7.26 1854
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Da~We are pleased to learn that the in
crease of the salaries of clerks and other Off
GERS of the government, under the bill which
passed the House Of Representatives on Tues
day, is permanent increase, and that it is the
appropriation that is but temporary.
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bruised. Mr.. Magee, conductor of the train,
was also injured.
IMPRISONMENT OF AN AMERIcAH-C A. Den.
man, United States consul at Acapulco, has
made strong protest to the Mexican authori-
ties against the Imprisonment of A. Jonah, an
American, at Tixla, on some triaing charge
preferred by man named Limantour. He
tells the Mexican officials that if Jouan is not
Immediately released they must take the con-
sequences.
TERRIBLE CoSFLAGkArIoN.--As slip from the
Bloomingdale (Indiana) Ne,rsletter, brings the
sad intelligence. that, on the 9th instant, the
University building, with all its valuable libra
ries, consisting of about three thousandvolumes,
and every other article ofvalue, were destroyed
by fire. 1t is not known how the fire originated.
The laboratory and old college building were
uninjared. Loss estimated sat about fifteen
thousand dollars.
THE SKELETON of the mastodon dug up at
Newburgh, New Y ork, few years ago. is in
has erected 6re-proof building for its preser-
walton, at an expense of about $4,000. 1t is
twelve feet high, and weighs tlcentyt,co thou
sand pounds. Exchange.
Twenty-Five thousand pounds is not much
for a .tf,e1proof building twelve feet high to
weigh.
| ERIE CASAL.-John I. Clark, the new en-
gineer and surveyor, reports that the enlarge
ment of the Erie canal will cost not less than
$l2,993,70l 46. The Lockport Courier thinks
this "ravenous grab at the treasure
HEAVY Loss.-A dam across the Westfeld
river, in Massachusetts,, lately gave way. The
water carried off three saw-mills, seven bridges,
a warehouse with one thousand hides, and
other property. Loss estimated at $4,000.
CHANCES OF, WAR.-We see it stated that
the London insurance offices offer to insure the
lives Of soldiers departing for Turkey, at rate
of f3 3s on the fl00, and in case of the loss
of limb, one-half of that amount will be paid
to the assured.
A MODEL CITY.-Spring6eld, Massachusetts,
through its treasurer, has advertised for a loan
of $4,000, there being, at present, no require
rhent for it by Incorporation of that new city.
GUANo.-Twelve thousand tons are expect
ed to arrive at Alexandria in a few days, direct
from the Chincha islands.
"THE LANPLlGHTER."- We have received
from Mr. Franck Taylor this book. 1t viii be
appropriately noticed hereafter.
CUcUMBERs have been in the Alexandria
market for week past. They were produced
from hot-beds
Mrs. GLADSTONE is playing to crowded
houses in Cincinnati.
Uv,,.t, e,A- Z -,
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Mr.. John Green, the well-known diver, is at
present engaged in constructing derrick on the
creek. near Bdwell 81 Banta's ship-yard, somewhat
aiierthe plan Of Bishops derrick, with which he
intends raising the several locomotives lying in
the lake OF Point Abino and at other points on
Lake Erie. Mr.. Green feels confident that he will
be able 10 move the Atlantic with bis derrick, and
WIZ make the attempt some time in June or July
next.
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Georgetown, will act agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
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in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria.
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street, Alexandria, is our authorized agent to re-
ceive advertisements and subscriptions Single
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morning.