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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

The estimated cost of the white House" liue. it
appears, exceeds that of the original line ria the
"Revised line " by The of Sc SS9 But on the
other hand, ii is, compared with the original by the
Retreat Ferry" shorter by 06l00 miles has IS ITO
feet less maximum grade Ia beth directions, $50 less
of total Use and fall and ll4s degrees less curva-
tura and its average rise and fall, per mie is only
IS TO feet, instead Of "a 2-l0 feet.
And compared with the Revised Line,n it il
shorter by 82-l00 miles, has 40 feet less maxi.
grade in both directions 548 feet less of total
is ony IS 40 feet, instead of IS 40 feet
The "White House line" is thus shewn to be SO
superior in respect to length, grades and rise and
fall either of the others that the
greater estimated cost of its construction It would
prove to be by far the cheapest lne taking into con.
sderaon the cost of working the road and its main
tenance. well as the cost OF construction
On the White HOUSE," well as on each of the
1nesby the Retreat Ferry" a draw-bridge at the
crossing of the Pamunkey river would be required
Drawbridees should certainly be avoided on rail.
roads, when practicable, without too great escrfce
especially where they would require to be frequently
opened for the passage of vessels.
But on neither of the above lines would the draw
bridge the Pamunkey be very Objectionable
Vessels it is said do not oftener than about twice
white Houses" and, as the draw would be ap-
preached on both sides of the river on long straight
lines, no accident need ever occur.
Under the circumstances in which this report in
prepared it is necessarily brief but the conclusions
arrived Ct in il, will not be Questioned by anv man
familiar with the working of railroads
We would respectfully refer to report of r. s.
Claxton, Chief Engineer, dated the 18th inst and
also to his report of the 9th August 1854 fer
detailed information in regard to the location and
characteristics of the routes referred to in this re-
port
We would state, in conclusion, that we have rea-
to 'hink that by careful revision of the "Wbite
House" line, which, as before remarked, has been
exrarimentaly run, its maximum grades might be
reduced and the line materially improved in other
respects
Respectfully submitted,
+. S CLAYTON, Chief Engineer,
CHARLES EISR r;,,;l E.-,-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

THE subscriber is now pntting up to or
l. der. in town aud country. all kinds of
HYDRAULIC APPARATUS,
on the most scientific and approved principles, and
warranted to work well. Also,
ORNAMENTAL FOUNTAINS,
Iron and Brass Lift and Force Pumps; Copper Boil.
ers; Bath Tubs; Water Closets; Wash Stands Show
ers for hot and cold water, lie.
HANsON's IMPROVED BALANCE VALVE
HYDRAULIC RAM.
In soliciting the trade, and all those who may re.
quire for their own personal the above Appara.
tus the subscriber begs leave to say that this Ram
will raise water through leaden other pipes to an
elevation of at least fifty per cent greater than any
other Ram, with the same head supply of water.
The various uses of the Ram are for supplying
Dwellings. Barnyards Gardens. En- gines, Factories
Railroad Stations, &C.. with running water.
METALLIC OOFING, GUTTERTNG AND
SP0UTING
done In the best and most substantial manner and
very accommodating terms.
ORDERS from any part OF the State promptly at.
tended to. il 20-lt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

10 Cincinnat, Considerable excitement exists In
cosssQssncs Of The distrsIning Of tho property OF
nsrehsatswh resist tho payment Of their taxes
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

PUBLIC MEKrIEe.-The tax PAYERS Ard
property holders Of Oregon Hill and fhose 1, -
immediate ns'ehborhood are es,nsstly isqu.ssed 70
mset at 0reson Hill Baptist Chapel, on Mcna,
imporsnrs win be brought bsfors them for m Il,
ton. fla 2D-2tr SEvERAT ray pavEpsse.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

Those members who have failed to at
tend the rscent meetings, are EARNESTLY REQUEST.
ED TO report themselves on SATURDAY NIGHT,
as it is all important that EVERY MAN should be-
at his post.
Business of GREAT IMPORTANCE to be acted
upon. WIN. Ii. FRY.
ja19 I'd Sergt.
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ADJUSTMENTS
T HE A T r E.

II. TAYLOR.
SATURDAY EVENING, January Goth, 1856
THE WIFE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

Jo1N Uf1cHkL AND TIE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Njtehsl. The Irish exile delivered lecture In Gin
spnsa The other night. On his arrival In the city.
pablie reception vas rendered him by the city
sosseila In consequences Of this. an indignation
nseting WAS hsld. the councils were denounced.
ssd NJ. French. the councillaan who introduced
the rssoiuuons for the reception Of Mr.. Michel
,u,aa .nhaecuentlv bnrnAd In efhgy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

Upon an attachment
againt the estate of the
def, in the hands IL
the Hartford Fire In
surauce Company, of
Hartford, Connecticut.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

POLITICAL DIPyIcuGrIRs IN MAssAcHusRrrs.-
There y considerable difficulty in regard to the
election Of IN U. 8. Senator In Massachusetts The
friends Of General Wilson hsld legislative caucus
on Thursdsy, and the meeting turned ont deci.
dedly aormy one. A motion was made to nomi.
nass John a. pslfrsy In place of Gen. Wilson, and
the csuess broke up In confusion. The opponsnts
Of Gen. Wilson also held caucus, which was
largely asssndsd, and tho proceedings, It 10 report
q, wsrs married By great spirit and unsnimity Of
feeling.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

Dancing by Misses z. and Kendall
To conclude with
MY COUSIN JOE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

E,Ok kENT.--One room over the store
u Of MYERS 4 JANKE. Dc @-b
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

NEI ILL HIFC CUdECC dUU
w imitabie PARLOR ENTERTAINMENTS 4
NE HALL,
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 10Th
This Company Is composed Of twelve talented Per.
formers. including the
MISSES SYLVESTER,
THE two Prima Donnas.1
Ew- TICKETS-Only Is Cents.
~ Doors open at O'clock performances com
mence at a O'CLOCK.
a. USHERS will be in attendance, aud the strict
est order preserved.
EP- See SMALL BILLS. jal6
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PAUL BARGAMIN.
HoWIsoN, p.4
10 20-law4wS

Tenth ST., betso. Main and Cary, Richmond
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-20

Point would be saving Of twenty four miles water
carriage, perpetuaiis. This item Of itself would
amount of means to The treasury of ihe ckhode
At half past O'Clock, the stockholders a6 iourned
until o'clock, r. M
Ereains Session.-The Convention met at :
O'clock, p. NJ, pursusnt to adjournment, Col FIrer
resuming the chair.
The question being the reconsideration of the
action OF the stockholders at King Queen, on the
2lst September lest,
Mr.. VIM p Taylor of Caroline obtained tue floor
and made personal explanation.
Mr. Francis Nelson offered the following an
substitute for Mr.. Dudleys motion for re.consid
ei alton:
Resolved That the action of tie stockholders of
the Richmond and York River Railroad at their
meeting in September last, be SO amended that the
route designated as route IN" crossing the Pa
munky river at the White House, be adopted az
the route to reach West Point, the Eastern termi-
mus then selected
By general request, Mr. Nelson withdrew his
substitute to permit the vote to be taken on Mr..
Dudleys motion.
The Chairman then stated the question; after
which, the Secretary proceeded to call the roll,
with the following result: Ayes 1894; noes 1888.
80 the motion to re-conidsr was carried in the
Affirmative.
Mr. Francis Nelson, of New Kent, offered the fol.
low ng resolution:
Resolved, That West Point. in the county of K,,s
William. be declared the Eastern terminus of the
route designated N. 1.-THE White House Route,l in the
Erginees last report be that seected for the road
Nj. Robert H. Armistssd. Of w williamsburg. offered
the following 90 substitute for Mr. Nelson's esolu.
tion. prefacins II with few remarks:
Resolved, That the meeting of the stockholders or
subssribers, purporttng to have been held at King
Qnsen courthouse. on the 9Th day OF February.
1884 was not held IN pursuance VI lag, and any pro.
cssdihes ct said meetns and those resulting there
from. are null and void.
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Copy of an Attachment delivered to Messrs Hub.
bard, Gardner & Carlton, Agents for said Com.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08
A Banker Hung in Effgy-Excitement at
Versailles

The branch of the Commercial Bank of
Kentucky, located at Versailles, Woodford
co., has been, for several months past, great
ly embarrassed by the constant and heavy
drafts of specie made by Mr. Barclay, Lex
ington banker, upon its vaults. 1t was Gus
tom with that gentleman to collect all the
notes payable at the Versailles branch, and
present them at the counter for redemption.
This drain upon the bullion of the bank re-
quired very sIilful fnanciering, on the part of
its officers, to prevent collapse, and, as a
consequence, it was impossible for the insti-
tuition TO afford merchants, farmers and trades
men the desired discounts and other monetary
facilities.
Thinking that this draw game had been
played sufficiently, the citizens of Versailles
met together on Saturday, passed resolutions
denouncing the conduct of Barclay, and then
proceeded to hang him in ef6gy The indig-
nent people also promised to make summary
work with Barclay, or his clerk, if either
ever again molested the vault of their bank
We presume that Mr.. b. will henceforth de-
sist trading in Commercial Bank notes.-Lou
Courier, jan 80
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08
Arrival of the Pacific.

The news brought by the Pacific, is rumor
from Vienna that Prince Gortschakoif has agreed
on behalf Of the Gar, to accept the Interpretation
of the four points given by the three allied Pow
ers, which viii lead to prospect of restoration
of peace. There is nothing actually impossible in
the Cars consenting to negotiations, or in
the Western Powers coming to psint to meet
his views. 1t is plain to all who have made them
selves acquainted with the commencement or prog
ress of the contest that the different powers have
been hurried into bostilities contrary to their
pcctation. Nicholas never expected France would
unite with England, or that even England would
take up arms against him, or he would not thought
of crossing the Pruth. Aberdeen never expected
that Russia would risk war with Europe to car
ry his point, neither did the Gar expect that Aus
tria, en- whose support he depended, would turn
the cold shoulder to him in the time of need, and
indeed with great many difficulties that he never
expected or drcamt Of In short, from the begin
ming of the dispute to the present time, the an
ticipations of all parties have been mistaken, and
every move that has been made has turned out
just contrary to what they had hoped for. Under
these circumstances what more natural than that
some effort should be made to establish truce,
to enable each nation to weigh the question in its
present altered form, and accustem itself to con-
template its neighbcrs in their new and unexpec-
ted attitudes
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08
Utah and the Mormons.

The House of Representatives, in the dis
cussion of the Utah Bills, had Mormonism
incidentally before them. The difficulties
under our form of Government for the extir-
patton of Polygamy there, are serious-but
the Washington Star thus suggests one mode
of relief:
s.Solong as Mormons have the juries, moth
ing can be done among them by the authority
of the United States. as done elsewhere This
fact is patent. just so long will Brigham
Young's fats be carried out rather than the
laws of the United States. The plan to which
we refer, contemplates the breaking up of the
territorial government of Utah, by extending
the boundaries of all the other Territories, and
California, lying adjacent to Utah, so that the
city of Salt Lake shall actually stand in New
Mexico, California, Washington, or Oregon
Territory, and also in Kansas or Nebraska
We must divide, in this case, to conquer
The alternative is clearly an Independent gov
ernment within the limits of the United States,
with an eventful war of determination
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

RELIEF NoTEs IN CIRcULATIoN.- the
Auditor Generals Report, we CLEAN the fol-
lowing facts relative to the ssrelief notes."
which still linger in circulation. to the pollu-
ton of our now otherwise 'sclean'' currency
Original amount issued, s., ,243 015
Amount of old issues redeemed, 2,195 079
Amount of old and reissues in
circulation, 498 059
At the close of the fiscal year, there was in
the sinking fund $3.50, ,856. applicable to the
further cancellation Of relief notes, and during
the month of December, that amount was can
celled and destroyed. thus leaving at this time
in actual circulation, $217 ,203.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

The OTHER SIDE OF 'sGLoRY The battles
of Alma and Inkerman have been regarded as
GLORIOUS victories" and, as things go, no
doubt they were. Illumnations have been
had in their honor, and public meetings in
Vulnerable have been called to do homage to
the victories. Official bulletins have chroni-
cled in terms of high eulogy, the heroic deeds
of generals, majors, colonels, captains; and
Fame herself has grown hoarsc with blowing
her trumpet to tell all nations that Britain has
had new laurels added to her cortrek But
glory. battlefield glory, alas! has two sides
One is a character to which distance" may
emphatically be said to lend ''enchantment,
and on that particular side the British people
only have had, till recently, opportunity to
look The other side, however, is beginning
to be grimly visible sat home" 1t was an
exhibition the other day at Portsmouth, when
the steamer Himalays, arrived back from the
Crimen, with whole ship load of the woun-
ded and sick Some were without eyes,
some had one leg left, others no legs at all;
arms were wanting where arms should be
There was net whole physical man left
among them, and CHASTITY sight it must have
been to those who saw it.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08
REronM N WHAT rELATEs no REL1a1oN.

THE LAST ..ASTI-MAINE LAW" DoDeE-
"BRANDy DRors. We copy the following
from the Boston Traveller 1t shows what a
spur to ohuman ingenuity arc prohibition liquor
laws. The traveller says:
a. Statements which have been published by
temperance papers relating to the sale of bran
dy in gum or candy drops have been disbe-
lieved; but we have the proof positive that
they are sold, and that in great quantities.
While in one of our largest confectionery
stores short time since we had the curiosity
to examine an article of confectionery which
we found to contain brandy. 1t would not
take many of these to make person unused
to liquors drunk They are very common,
and the practice of selling alcoholic liquors
inclosed in candy drops is perfectly outra-
geous"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08
Horrible Parricide.

A few days since, in Logan county, Va !,
a man of the name of Markham. being enga-
ged in something about which he wished the
aid of his sons, called on him for assistance
The young man refused to aid in an imperti-
nent manner, whereupon the father calling to
another son to take charge of the matter in
hand, started to chastise the disobedient son.
He fedround the house, the father pursuing,
and soon after disappearing from the sight of
the son who remained behind, he heard a blow
of so singular a sound as to induce him to run
at once to see the cause.
On turning round the corner of the house,
he found his father lying on his face, his back
bone literally cut in twain by blow with an
axe, and in the agonies of death, in fact, he
lived about 80 minutes. The murderer, (the
son, was apprehended, and on the introduc-
ton of an axe upon an examination, before a
Justice of the Peace, admitted it to be the
weapon with which he killed his father The
name of Markham, says the Tazewell Advo-
cate, has been for years notorious on the waters
of Sandy, by its connection with bloodshed
and homicide.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08
A Harvest for Passion.

From all quarters of the Union we hear of
Parsons quitting the pulpit to dabble in the
stagnant pool of politics. What can be the
reason? Has the trade grown improbable?
No class of men earn their money with less
labor than the Clergy. A lawyer, in addi-
ton to studying his case, will make two or
three arguments day, of an hour each in
length, and continue this for years. They
do not complain to all they meet of their
severe labors and bronchial affections, nor do
they have congregations to send them free of
expense to Europe every other year. 1t is
Incidence that breaks down the the health of
so many Clergymen. An editor performs
more mental labor in month than the
majority of clergymen do in year, and it is
without cessation, twelve or fifteen hours a
day. What are two or three sermons week
to write and deliver-supposin that they are
the real progeny? Its scarcely sufficient to
keep up mental energy. As general thing,
Ministers make very Indifferent any thing
else. A political Clergymen is the Devils
own vicegerent, and will doubtless receive a
proper reward from generous Master, who
upon one occasion attempted to give away the
whole world, when not one inch of grounds
belonged to him. Parson MILLER, of Har-
risburg, it is said, has promise from Gov.
Pollock, of the appointment of Flour Inspec-
tor for this city, If he should succeed, then
he will indeed have an Office much better in a
pecuniary sense than that ofpreaching; but we
never knew one of that ilk to get into politics
without getting his conscience terribly smirch-
-Pennsytranida-
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

PASSAGE OF THE ARMY BILL IN TUE SES-
ATE.-It is not often that we are called upon
to notice an act of Legislation so urgently de-
manded by grave and pressing public consid-
erations as the army bill which passed the
Senate on Thursday last; and we think the
whole country viii sympathise in this opinion.
That suggestion of the Secretary of War, so
strongly approved by the President in refer
ence to the increase of the army, should occa-
sion discussion, does not surprise us We
were not, however, prepared for so much oppo-
sition as was manifested on this subject in the
Senate prior to the passage of this BILL Great
credit is due to the accomplished and gallant
chairman of the committee on Military Af-
fairs in the Senate Gen Shields, for the
watchfulness and ability with which he advo-
Gated this most important measure. The
same may be said of the distinguished senators
of both parties. Let US hope that the House
of Representatives will consummate the works
so happily commenced by the Senate Wash
taqfon Union 3d.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

INDIAN LIFE.-The St. Paurs Pioneer,
Dec. %, tells of the rescue of Chippewa girl
seized by the Sioux last summer. As soon as
the chief saw her he determined to make her
his wife-for she was very pretty. But his
two wives combined against her, and, when he
had gone away, burnt her with Goals of fire
and cut her flesh. The Chippewa maiden de-
termined to commit suicide. This fact being
known, the Sioux resolved to burn her at the
stake. Their interpreter, Mr.. ]. Campbell,
finding this out, determined on her rescue
Accordingly he started for Otter Tail lake,
where he found her, and took her in his buggy
to point where he had stationed friend, G.
G Vandenberg, who brought her at o'clock
in the morning to the commanding officer. who
had her wants attended to. When sufficiently
recovered from her wounds, she was brought
to Fort Smelling by the dragons, then on
their way home from, the Sioux payment, and
from thence she was sent home to her bano.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

APPOINTMENTS BY Gov. PoLLocK.-Gov. Pol
lock has made the following appointments:
Thomas j. Power. of Beaver county American
DeniocraD Adjutant General of the State.
Christian Myers, of Clarion county, (American
Whig) Whiskey Inspector of Philadelphia.
C. L. Magee, (American Whig) Inspector of
Weights and Measures, for Allegheny county.
Martin Culp, (American) Flour Inspector for
Pittsburgh.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

lowing is list of the gentlemen named by their
respective friends for the U. S. Senate. 1t con-
tans the names of several distinguished democrats
men of unimpeachable personal and political
integrity-either of whom would represent the
State with ability and adorn and dignity the posi-
tion. Most heartily do we wish that such a one
may be elected:
Col Wilson M'Candless, Gen. Simon Cameron.
Gen. II. d. Foster, Gen. j. X. Moorhead, james
Cooper, James Yeech, David r. Porter, John Rob-
bins, Andrew G. Curtin, Seth Glover, Judge Sny-
der, David Wilmot, Prof. Tiffany, Rev. Mr.. Clapp,
and j. l.. Dawson.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

APPOINTMENT BY THE PosT MASTER GENERAL.
John Mullen, 20 be Deputy Pest Master at Hem
lock, Cambria county, inplace Of Charles Stewart.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

In another column will be found the proceedings
of meeting held in the Court House on last
Tuesday evening. The meeting was well atten-
ded, and spirited. Speeches were made by Heyer,
Mcdonald, Magellan, Rhey, ,Wingarl, and Has
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08
Radicals in Virginia.

The Richmond Wing says that party has
been organized in that State, under the title
of the '-German Democratic Association,
which proclaims the following, as among its
principles:
L. Universal suffrage. 2. The election of
all officers by the people. 8. The abolition
of the Presidency. 4. The abolition of Sen
atcs, so that the Legislatures shall consist of
only one branch. 5. The right of the people
to call their Representatives cashier them) at
their pleasure. 6. The right Of the people to
change the Constitution aohen they like. T. Aa
lac suits to be conducted withom erpense.
8. a department of tie Government to be set
up for the purpose Of protecting immigration.
8. a reduced term for acquiring citizenship.
REFORM IN THE FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE
GovERNMENT.
1. Abolition of all neutrality. 2. Inter
rention an faeor Of ere,y people struggling for
liberty
REFORM IN WHAT PILATES TO RELIGION.
L. A more perfect development of the prin-
pie of personal freedom and liberty of con-
science; consequently, a. Abolition of laws
for the observance of the Sabbath b Aboli-
ton of prayers in Congress; c. Abolition of
oath upon the Bible; d. Repeal of ali laws
enacting a religious test before taking an of
6ce 2 Taxation of church property. 3. A
prohibition of interpretations of all church
property in the name of ecclesiastics.
This is indeed madness or worse.