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ARRIVALS At THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS

AMERICAN HOTEL-G Gibson, Baltimore. J G
Grille, Columbia. 8 c; z Holden. Milton, c; y
Capes. New York. T Bocoek. App 1mattox
W M Amber Louiss; w III Mickerson Boston; M
Isbef, Jefferson co. Pa; 8 Davis. Mariou; n Mat
tipgly, r. FG P r r; Miss Anne Richards, fhilade'
n Cunnin CHAM. Washington; Williams, Phil
sdeIphis; Griffin. cumberland; D L Mosley. de;
z nj Steward. do; H A Parrick. Ds Morris, N
Adams, Be- ton 8 Hudson, Baltimore; A Graham,
Petersburg; @ C Williams Lynchburg; $ Atkinson,
Dsnville: M Cummings, Washin gton; II r Robin :
ssn Gu nberland; R Jennings. Wilmington.
COLUMBIAN HOTEL-W G Martin. Hughes
Va; + e Dulaney, Tenn; r A Traslor, d Bisset, Pc
tersburg; J Davidson. Miss Davidson. Miss Scott.
2 Watkins, Barrett, w Tate; xsi W D southall,
s,lvsnis; r E Sims, Va: c More, A AMsre, Pat
rick; ] Horn. Franklin; Saunders. w Smith,
g w Saunders, Bedford; W Tate, n c; } Gresh-
am, Chesterfield; Capt Witeher, PittsaJ Lever,
EXCHANGE HOTEL e Terry and lady, w
MaekIidge. N Y; J H Thomas. Robins. BALTIC; w
Owen, Halifax; DR. l. Lewis, Whital, c
n Gsb GaSp Ms. S pes Evan
Bryan, Gloucester; Fl Tomliu, King VIM; VIM
Mann, Pa; Harrison, Richmond: Wilson, lady.
and sv' q Macon Ro1%outh
Corkle. II Wilson. w p Nelson, Rochester; 3 8 Gil
bert, Mrs Gilbert. Boston; J Tutte and lady, A
Carte-, NJ; T C Atkinson, Alex.
Jno A Jeter, ] Moore. w Wilson. Amelia s A
Hoshon. Henry Bare, Staunton; Neale, B
Shifting amelia Mo.s Hiwfn p. and
P @ Tale Y, Louisa; VIM g Richardson, r. X; II
GooGh, NJ Moody, do; Dr. Thos Wright, VIM Ii
Goodman, Edw Walker, FIR Thomas, Richmond; Jno
A Matters, H Poindexter, Henrico; FL Allott, Nor
folk: nj Page, Albemsrle; w Carson and 2 chill.
dren Louisa; L Teel, AlbemarIe; Jas Minor, VIM
Early. Charlottesville; Jas Barwell. Berkeley Sss;
7 A Lig htner, Grsensrille r 4 Wilson, Powhatan;
b Dickinson, Green Bay.
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MARINE NEWS.
FoRf OF RICHMOND, March IA.

ARRIVED,
Steamship Pennsylvsnis, Clifford. Philadelphia,
mdz and passengers.
Schr Geranium, Wallace, Back River, oy sters.
NeRPoIg, March 12-Arrved schr. Rockingham
Raynes, Salem. bound to Richmond; put in r dis
tress, with loss of anchors, &c. Schr Charles and
Edward, Bovine. Boston; with loss of best anchor,
mud chain, and main sail split. schr, France. A
with loss of foremost rigging. SAILS &C.; also
man named James Vallay, of Boston. Schr. Elizs
Francis, Rogers s. George, Me-. bound to Matanzas;
with less of anchors, &c.
New YORK. March ll.-Cleared schr New York,
Adkins, Richmond; Yorktown, Woglam and A. Star
key, Chase for City Point
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DIED.

On Thursday, the LIST March, at Mount Houmss,
Louisiana, the residence of Henry Doyal, Will
LIAM, infant son of Charles and Caro- inc Moncure,
aged 8 months.
In this city, on Monday the 18th inst, after ILL
ness of several months. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH,
eldest daughter of Jacob Woodson.
On the morning of the l4th inst, MARY GER
TRUDE, infant daughter of s. and Rosa b. Frank
lin, aged years and moths.
Her funeral will take place at the Centenary M
Church, this afternoon at O'Clock. The friends
and scquaintances Of the family respectfully in
vited to attend.
Precious treasure, thou hast left us,
We thy loss so deeply feel;
But 'tis God that hath bereft US,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fed;
Then in Heaven with JOY to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
IT'S thus the Joy Of father and the idol of mo-
Their hiss been taken home to ssus who gave him.
On Wednesday, 14th inst, after protraoted ILL
ness, EMMA ] FARRAR, fourth daughter OF Jo'
eeph and Mary Fsrrar, aged years and 10 days.
The funeral will take place from her parents resi-.
denos Union HILL this tThursday) evening; at 81
o'clk The friends of the family respectfully in
vted to attend without further notice.
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TROUBLESOME PAIR.-Rosetta Campbell
appeared before the Mayor yesterday to lodge a
complaint against her husband, Enoch II Camp
bell, by whom she declared she had been abused
and beaten; but as both parties were known to the
court the warrant was not issued. The Mayor.
however, informed the madam that he would take
the necessary steps to rid the city of herself and
her husband, the reputation of neither being none
too good They will, therefore, be sent back to
Alexandria or locked up In prison, as soon as the
officers can get hold of them.
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THROWING SroNEs.-J. Fl. Poindexte,

THROWING SToNEs.-J. H. Poindexter,
]. C. Page and Mrs. Lucy A. Curtis were each
throw stones 10 the streets in violation of the city
ordinance These little fellows. in all probability,
designed njuring no one, and threw the stones i'm
advertantly, but 80 many complaints of late have
been made to the police of the annoyance to which
citizens subjected by similar conduct, that the
officers will report all violations coming within their
knowledge, and the Mayor will impose fines on the
offenders whenever they are proved 10 be guilty
Boys will bear these facts in mind we hope, and
save their parents the modification of being called
before court to answer such complaints.
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CALIFORNIA SENATORIAL ELECTIoN.-The fol-
lowing despatch appears In the San Francisco
Times OF the 10th ultimo:
SACRAMENTO. Feb l5.-There is a rumor ours
rent In the city this evening that effort will
again be made to postpone the senatorial election
Tomorrow in joint convention. and that If 1t falls
Gwin will be elected.
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JEFFERSON RELIEF HoUsE.-The gen.
tlemen having control of this estab lishment at
which SO many helpless and destitute women and
children have been saved from starvation the past
longer any extraordinary necessity for keeping it
omen,
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building up q prosperous Republic on the
shores of the Pacific establishing : new
saun.s;o Of liberty, law and civilization in
tha vrastern world. I
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PRoaREss OF THE Revolution IN MEXICO, -
Late ad vices from Acapulco represent that the
revolutiopists have possession Of Cuernavaea and
Toluca They are within thirty miles Of the city
of Mexico, Emeutes are organized Ia Chalco and
Tezeuco, still nearer the Capital, The desertion
of lurbide to the defenders OF liberty is chron-
cIed. Alvarez, in general circular advices the
armies Of the revolution to give bills for whatever
they take of the people, payable by the new gov
eminent, to respect property. and to pilege none
that belonging to the opponents OF the revo-
luton.
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!" Richmond Letter Sheet fr'ee'
Current, carefully prepared. viii be ready 70
day about noon. Orders received TINS i'0''''
ing 1t the Dispatch counting room.
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ADJUSTMENTS
. METROPOLITAN HALL.

M METROPOLITAN HALL.
Nl YNN'S MINIS TRELS
AND BURLESQUE OPERA TROUPE,
viii give series of Concerts commencing MON
DAY Evening March 10
~ See SMALL BILLS
a Admission Cards Is cents No half price
n Doors open at o'clk. Performance to com.
memo at O'Clock.
JNO. A. LYNN, Manager
M. D EDMONDS, Musical Director
R. C. HILSEE, Agent.
NH I5-Stk
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COUNTERFEIT QUARTERS are being cir
culated about the city, but they of such base
character that any one accustomed to handling mo.
ney can readily detect them. We saw three of
them yesterday, In the hands of a servant, who
said they had been passed on him by white man.
in part payment for turkey.
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Weare requested to state that the Ladies
Fair. composed of the different churches u
our city, to Be held for the benefit of the
Union BENEVOLENT Society, through the po-
.liteness ofAalr. McEvoy, WIN be opened At
Coria,hian Hall on Tuesday morning. the
Goth. NJ Il O, clock.
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RICHMOND ATHENEUM.
PEV. M. D. HOGE will Lecture at the
~ HALL OF THE ATHENEUM ON THURS.
DAY Evening. the 18th of March.
SUBJECT: Venice"
PRICES OF ADMIssIoN-Singl gle Ticket Is cents; 124
&c nts each additional Ticket.
Doors open at 7! 2. NJ; LIZ cturs to begin at o'clk
2. M. NH Is
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NnMiNEE EuK ArYuMAfTOx

NOMINEE FOR APYOMAfTOx.
To THE PONr.-Dr j. r. MoDEARM0s,
o. 8 10 candidate to represent Appomattox county
in the next House of Delegates Dr.. Med. 10 ov-
posed to any Increase Of faxes and wishes to 20 to
Richmond to guard the public hsasury
NH 15-1t
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Among the bills lately introduced into the
California Legislature is one to exclude from
the mines all persons who are not eligible to
citizenship. The Chinese, numbering many
thousands, will all be driven from the mines
should the bill become law. saas
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REMOVAL.

TIVE DtspArcH office Is removed from its
late location on Governor street, to the corn
or of Main and 18th streets.
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BEGGARs are becoming quite numerous
in the streets, but all of them seem to steer clear
of the police. new corps has just arrived in the
city to commence operatio ms.
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LOCAL MATTER

Mas. Fssros-tbe lady who lost her all
ofeeon i'm, near the grocery OF Mr.. willismsfsv
ans. We return thanks TO the pubifc for her, foi
the kind aid she has already received, and Invite
those who desire to contribute tn the comfort Of
herself and three helpless children 10 call and see
her In person, or leave their donations with Mr. G
b. Luck on Governor street Mr.. MAYO ct BIN
ford Mayo & Blair's, on Main street; or Mr.. Lewii
r, Carter. who can be found At the FIRST station
house, on nth street, at night, end who will take
pleasure In delivering contributions to her. s
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BRIDGE NEEDED.-Eyery person at all
acquainted with the location OF Byrd street, and
the difficulty In getting from 1t to Oregon HILL will
intersection with Byrd street, spanned by sub
stantial carriage way. The City Council has been
petitcned on the subject, the petition has been re-
ferred to the Commissioners of Streets, and there
is now very little doubt that the improvement win
be made in the course of the ensuing summer. :,
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TIE WEATHER, yesterday was quite
pleasant, from IL o'clock till night but the streets
were completely covered with mud.
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DErEHTIoE.-1he train connecting With
The Norfolk stssmss ct Port WalthaiI dd noe arrive
here on ruesday evening, the Agsueta hayisg hssn
lsrdsy between ! ana o'cisst, bringing the mall
And Dsssenssya
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The dwelling and outbuhdngs Of Major jane
Elliott, la Winnsboroi, s. c., were destroyed b,
fire on Friday last
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INTEMPERANcE.-Silas White, an old
man, was arrested in the first market yesterday
morning and Gagged, for being drunk and disorder.
ly When brought before the Mayor he was 80
much under the influence of ardent spirits that his
honor directed him to be detained until sobered
NJ
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UsIos BENEyoLEsT SocIETY.-It is in.

UsIoN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.-It is in
deed gratifying spectacle to behold the lady vlsi
tiers of this society searching out the deserving
poor and relieving their necessities, for, but for
their efforts many helpless and destitute persons
would have persisted with cold and hunger during
the past severe winter. These ladies need means
to prosecute successfully the noble work in which
they are engaged, and il 10 the duty as 1t should be
the pleasure, Of all who are above want to assist
them In q short time new, Fair 10 to be opened
at Corinthian Hail. the proceeds to go towards re-
penishing the exhausted treasury of that society,
and as the entertainment is one In which all sees
and denominations may join in doing good, 1t is
hoped and expected that the receipts from that fair
will far exceed those of any other ever held In Rich
mond. for any purpose. We ask our readers to
bear in mind and be prepared, when the time ar
rives to give the ladies such substantial aid will
enable them to relieve the immediate wants of
every needy person within their knowledge.
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ROBBERY IN WAsHrSeroN.-The lodging room,
OF J. 8. Gslaher, jr., in Washington, was brok an
into last Tuesday evening and robbed of s276. and
two articles OF jevslry.
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misIsrEnIAL.-It is stated that Rev. Henry
ward beecher, OF New York, has received cal,
20 go TO San Francisco, which, however. he Will
not accept 1t appears that the abolitionists ont
tnere are alarmed at the popularity of Rev. DR..
Scott preacher from New Orleans, and wish 10
engage the services of Beecher to countersc, n,s
of1Orfs $50
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cnni oUs FfRx The IRE at Mouroevile. Huron
county Ohio, on Saturday the Sd inst, destroyed
neof,y tne snfre viliage-at least property worth
y3ouU. Tho destruction includestwo dwellings.
~ dry goods stores three groceries, two boot ana
seoa ~ sree. one clothing establishment, one dur
stofe utepo3-paics ard Odd Fsliows Hall.
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The health aof Bishop Whittiupham. of The
Episcopal Church Of Maryland, 10 now quite feeble
He 2 sfiicted with q bronchial affection which
threatens consumption. z = 1855
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STEALING CLoTHEs-J0hn Ray, charged
with stealing sundry articles ofcothing from Hugh
Doherty on the night Of the 9th inst, came before
the Mayor yesterday, and was held to bail In the
sum Of $50 TO appear before the next Grand Jury
TO answer bill of Indictment for the offence Ray
declared himself innocent OF the theft ard said be
was not In the room from which the articles were
contrary. ssfsfsss 4sSsss g
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HusrlNGs CouRr. Alderman Inlo

HusTINGs CoURT. - Alderman Inloes.
Bray, Binford, and Butler presiding The first case
of any importance, that of Richard Morrss in.
dicted for receiving stolen iron. When arraigned
the prisoner plead not guilty After hearing the
evidence and argument ofcounsel the ives given
to the jury, who, after brief retirement into
cou and announces their inability to asree where
upon the jury was discharged, and nolle pyosequi
entered bv order of the court the accused being re-
CURED to pay the costs of prosecution.
Gustavus Staples, free negro, on appeal from
the decision of the Mayor, came into court and had
his case continued until the next term. on account
of the absence of one of his Witnesses He was then
held to bail for his appearance in the of $500 to
answer.
Antonio Marlllo, indicted for resisting one of the
city Constables in the discharge of his duty, was
found guilty by the jury, sentenced to ten daya i'm
prisonment and fined IS and costs.
Spottswood Arnold and John Hart, indicted for
stealing wood from r.. r.. Duval, plead guilty and
was sentenced to two months confinement in the
city jail.
Emily Jennett, indicted for committing vDlent
assault James M. Griffin. was called, but the wit
ness for the commonwealth failing to appear the
trial was adjourned till the next term, and the &C.
cused held to bail for her appearance in the sum of
$50.
Samuel Jennett, Phisby T. Dix, and William AL.
en indicted for riotous conduct in the street. was
found guilty and fined Us each.
The Court then adjourned
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FALsr Officer Tyler, yes
tstday aStsrnooA. sucoesded u srressins William
Beunett or Hanover, charged with obtslning e45
nett It appears represented to Dir. Davis that he
bad lot Of wood atths railroad In Hanover, which
be sold to Mr.. D. sud obtained the money fof H.
He Afterwards sold II 70 another party. The csse
win come before the Mayor this morning, for invsss
tigstion. e #8af
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TrmprRAyoE DEMorsTRArfor.--The

lEMPEKANUE Observation-Disclosures. 4 DC
friends of temperance seem to be srousing them
selves for another grand charge on the almost i'm
preenable works of the " Old King" Springfield
Division will have public parade to night, and
then march to the church to listen 70 addresses
from various speakers
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OuR acknowledgements are due the ladies
of the Fair at the Presby terrain Church. on Church
HILL for the dainties of various kinds from their
elegant and beautifully supplied tables with which
they have favored us. We cordially commend
| their excellent enterprise to the public, and trust
| that it may attract crowded houses and stream of
| cold
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NoTroE.-A meeting of 1.-The st, An
drews Society of Richmond will hs held on FRI.
DAY Evening, 10Th March, at 8 o'clock, 10 tho Room
over Buffers 4 Simons' Bookstore, Main st
nah list CHAS. s. SAWYER. Bsc'y:
SPECIAL NoricE.--We invite the atten-
ton OF the public to our sale Of Geld and Slssr
Watches. Chaias. &e., this and every svsnins this
week at 7-o'ciock. See advertisement.
NH iS-5t LARUs = SEINE. Aucts.
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YoUro MEf.s UnRisriAs As1gUfa fIos.-

Msssrs Editors: regret to the sttssk contained
In yosr psper Of ysslsrdsy morning upcn The Young
Mems Christisa Associatien. and Or. Howell. n
psfoeivs the difference betweena chHych In the PRO-
per ssnss and sociefv whoe members belong % siI
the chu chez united together only Tor special be-
nsvolsnt objset. Having eoufousdsd tbeso two dis
tnct bodies he argues from the former To the latter
and thsssfors cannot sss how Dr. Hews1l 60 sssr
not be united In The same church. asd csn YET reeos.
mise each other ehvsti0ns and 70 seesse
crest ehfstian end II he Will look sgain at HE
authorities. he will siso that he has materially
misfe presented DR.. Howell. Unisss "A Fresbyters,
employs bettsr logic, and . mers ingenious spris,
NH 1E-1tt A BISHOP
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Mr.. EDiToR. me, through your
paper to inform those who are SUFFERING with tbl.
urevaling epidemic-sore Throat--which IL soysad
ing its way through city to a. soon a. tbev
are taken. PoLLARD's Bow AND NERVE LISrMEsr.
II il certainly the best thing for sore throat have
rubbed my neck well with the Linimeut and than
put flannel wet with 1t round my neck and went 10
opened my eyes and found it Sss day my throat was
so much better that had to feel about Il to see IL II
was mine. EXPERIENTIA DOCET
NH I5-2t
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rur NomrAArIoss.--B referenceto our
r.,.nrsnb;e head, 1t will be seen that the
convention of the American party, generaiiy
stvled aKnow NothingA" sitting at Winches.
ter has nominated -. - ~ 4
THos. 8. FLouRNoY, Of Halifax, for Gov
ernor; @
j. M. II. BrALr, of Mason, for Lieutenant
Governor; and
Jso. M. PArroS, of Richmond, for Attor.
ney General.
This Ticket gave very great satisfaction to
the party, and those outsiders sympathising
with them in this city. the enthusiasm excl
ted by it was increased by the news from
New Hampshire.
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/ BISHOP.

BOUNTY LAM AND rANsiOHs.-The un-
dersigned hereby announces to tbs pubffe that i,
will prosecute Claims against the FEDERAL 0ovsrn.
mont to BOUNTY LAND and PENSION, on Tie
most reasonable terms.
r. Office 10 the Law Buildins.
NH 1S--lm+ B, w. STARKE
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SPECIAL NorIcE.-l ask the attention of
Grocers and otbers to my sale OF new family GRO
CERES. FIXTURES. This Morning at the corner
18th and Franklin Streets R. CAUTHORN
NH is Austioresr
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HENRY d. BlRD.-The intelligence from
Petersburg, under the Geographic head, con
corning this gentleman, is astonishing and
distressing to his many friends. The esti-
mable characterize had uniformly borne as a
kind, courteous, and accomplished gentle
man, had placed him as much above suspi.
cion as any other man in the community
He enjoyed alike the confidence and respect
of all. When such man falls it is warn.
ing to all men to beware of temptation.
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MECHANICS BuiLpNe FUsp AssocIA-
TIoN.--The sixth monthly meeting OF this kssocis-
ton will be held at Saunders Halt, ON THURSDAY
Evening, March 18th. at "a O'Clock.
The Secretary win be ct the store Of s. NJ Zach.
rsson during the evening of that day, to receive
dues
Forfeited Shares will be sold at the meeting. Per-
sons wishing shares la the Company would do well
70 attend E. MCCARTHY.
NH LIT Secretary.
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PLACK LEATHER VARNISH-Best
- quality. Aso Asphaltum or Iron varnish for
sale by BENNETT BEERS,
NH Is Druggists.
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g P. SMITHS DRYING JAPAN:
Ne Furniture and finest Coach Picture and Car.
risge Varnishes; for sale by
NH Is BENNETT BEERS, Drueaists.
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TIN PLATES-250 Bxs Roofing Plates;
Il for sale by E. H. sKINKER CO,
NH ID No. 50 Cary st
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JUDGES REPORT.


The Committee of Judges of Glass 43, appointed
BY the Virginia Mechanics' Institute, respectfully re.
port that we have carefully examn ed the specimens
OF the Daguerrean Art presented for our inspection
and while we express our regret that only three of
The numerous artists of this city and other places i'm
virginia appeared exhibitors-vz: j. H. White
hurst, M. r. Gin1ons and p e. Gbbs-it aiyes us
pleasure to testify to the high degree Of skill exhi.
bited in the specimens which adorre the halls of
the Institute accordance with the instructions we
have received, we procsed to answer the queries
propounded in regular order, presuming the intep-
tons to be that we shall express opinion of zach
exhibitors collection rather than of particular spe.
oimens
First In regard of variety. elegance and correct.
ness OF delineation we Enthusiastically award to the
collection of j III. Whitehurst ''the highest degree
Of excellence" Without going fully into particu-
lars, we may mention large sized portrait of the
Hon. John M. Botts which, being uncolored. is q
fine specimen Of the pure Photographic Art. Seve-
raj very beautiful specimens of Photographs on pa
per- bearing close resemblance to cray on drawings
having the same merit that first mentioned; We.
ry beautiful specimen OF colored Daguerreotypes.
marked "crayon style," and several specimens of
Stereoscopic views OF portraits. The specimens of
three styles last mentioned were the only ones on
exhibition
Second. We are of opinion the collection of NJ p
Simous comes next in order of merit
Sush being the true statement of thu award
would remark that my Galleries may be found In
the principal cities of the Union where NV unri-
vailed productions may always be obtained at reason
able rates Respectfully. &c.
NH l5-lt~ j. II. WHITEHURST.