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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-20


THE PUBLICATION DAY or
L THE OLD HOMESTEAD,
w Mrs Ana s. STErnEss,
Aufaor al "Fasiasu and Famine"
We ars now enabiex o conrncrcc for
sArTuRpAy, Tie 2Dh inst
new book by lhs author Of tashloo and Famine which
aanea III three mons sale Of forty thousand copiea and
Mrch was republished In Lepsc ~ Petersburg Vienna sd
m IN ahree editions N ioidon y ssr well calculated to er
The Old Honrsesa" white tragic and In ia
oner rs n ana % r. Snsss n o.
thies Of the reader The story opens IN the city OF New
York where there many scenes Of aho sneriae aud
We are introduced to the 0d Homestead the Cat
aS a ever sn
American book Mrs stephens displays, In many places IN
force grasp Of thought OF expression and vivness
deerpon OF which she IL peculiarly The naster-superio
think, to any Of her COMMEMORATIVE.
The Faiber's Return. Pleasant Conversation
The Mayor and the Policeman. Valley Mountains
The Poicenans Guest New People and New Homes.
The Midnight Consultation. The Old Homestead.
The Mayor and the Alderman Aunt Hannah and Uncle Ma
The Birthday Festival. Morning atthe Old Homestead
Poverty sickness and Death. The Evening Visf
Waking aud Watching Autumn in the Mountains
Sheser's House In the Morn- Our Sister Anna.
ing. suMet in an Italian Cathedral
Jane Chester and the Stranger Dark Storms and Dark Me
The Fever Ward and It's Pa Apple Gathering;
hens - The Farnhams' Return fsou,
The Student Physician and the The Household Sacrifice
The Midnight Revc-Mary ii Dance H"f Alter 'l flushing
and her Mother The Mother, the Son and the
spring Morning and a Pau - Orphan
The Paashiers Faith Wins Hearts 0.'es =" ~
The Walk and the win. The Double Confession
The Festival Of Roses. The Double Birthday.
Wild Woods and Mountain Exptdien,s and Explanations.
YBuYCE a BROTHER pubusber 1as Nasso, s,rs.,
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17

VAN NJ. WEBSTER'S LIVERY STABLES.
| lVA. Beretania street, adjoining the Commercial
Hotel The above establishment is provided with
superior Saddle and Carriage Horses to be let by the
hour dav or week Horses taken on Livery, and the
best of grooming food and attention furnished The
services of competant Veterinarian Farrier.
gagged and the proprietor invites those who fond
of equestrian exercises try his Horses and judge
for themselves Ladies and Gentleman wishing their
horses sent to their residences Will please notify the
beur and eouipment either at the above establish
ment or at the Commercial Hotel.
95-tf NJ. NJ. WEBSTER.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
wAIALUA FALLs---KAUAI.

HE UNDERSIGNED begs to inform his trends
| and the public that he is ready to accom-
modato eight ten boarders at his Mansion on the
WAILUA FALLS ESTATE, in such manner cannot
fail to prove agreeable and satisfactory The air and
surrounding scenery unsurpassed in any part Of
the Islands. The Wailua Falls, within a few hun
dred yards of the house, have always been justly
garded as great attraction to strangers.
The Mansion itself is spacious and airy, command
ing most extensive view of the surrounding scene
ry. Immediately adjoining Is garden of flowers,
vegetables &c. comprising every variety the eoan
try affords. Fruits also abundant in the proper
season. But few places. it IL believed, combine
many circumstances to please the eye, crafty tho
TASTE promote the comfort and Dvigorate the health
of the stranger.
The Wailus Falls Mansion is situated about four
miles from the port of Nawihwii. and is easily
cessible
Board and lodging at moderate rates.
Fer more particular description of the Wailua
Falls Estate, the undersigned is permitted to refer
to Hon. D. L. Gregg, L. 5. Commissioner, Capt.
s. Sterrett, L. 5. n, Col. Ii. Prendergasts Cyru.
w. Jones g. Co, Floreus Stapenhorst. Esq. CaptG
d. p. PenhaIlow, and Ellard IIOtfschlaeger, Esq.
3-tf DUNCAN MCBRIDE.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17

II FOX, BAKER AND GROCER, Nuuanu ST.,
Cd between Hotel and Chaplain sts., Honolulu,
respectfully informs his friends aud the public gen.
eraily. that he constantly has on hand well Sc
lected stock of Groceries, best Flour in barrels and
IA bags, best Fresh Butter, Cheese, Ham Klce'
Preserves in tins etc. etc.s ell of which he offers
for sale cheap.
N B. Best Fresh Bread, II LoaVes for One
Dollar.
Hot Mince, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Apple and
Banana Pies, daily. e-om'
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
COOLIES! COOLEST! COOLIES -!

COOLIES! COOLIES! COOLIES
DERSONS desirous of getting Coolie Laborers
II are requested to call at the office OF the under
signed
These Coolies, with little teaching, make very
oood washmen, gardeners house servants and labor
ers and it would be advisable for those who are IN
Mant of SUCH to engage them immediately
April 4, 1866 4S-tf b. +. SNoW.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
LJVERY STABLE.

TyHE subscriber would respectfully inform his
IL friends and the public that he still continues
the business at the old stand in Mauna Kea St,
opposite the residence of the late Capt. Maughn,
where the best of saddle horses for ladies gentle
men can be procured.
NJ Horses to let by the month, week or day.
Thanking the public for the liberal patronage
heretofore bestowed upon this establishment. and
assuring them that no exertons his part shall be
spared, continuance of their favors is respectfully
oicited.
24-H FRANK P. MANINI.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
HNELDHEIM < CO., offer for sale well selected
10 sortment Of NEW GOODS Just received per

'FRANCEs PALMER consisting in part follows:
Dry GOoDs-Bales Of French lawns. bales Of Scotch
ginghams latest styles, black alpacca, black
Gros de Rhine, mourning prints, cases dotted
large Sizes silk pocket handkerchief linen caInbric
pocket handkerehieE table covers black feathers, black
silk, and cotton gloves, satin and taft ia ribbons plain
Swiss muslin, hosiery, etc.
CLoTHNG.-Superior black and fancy cashmere pants.
black drab dEte pants mems white duck pants, black
cloth fock coats lasting and merno coats, white linen
duck coats, white and buff Marsees eests pilot jack
cts, extra fine white shirts, merno and cotton UNDER
shirts and drawers etc.
HATs.-Latest style riding Hats, Panama hats, Leg
horn hats, Kossuth hats, glazed hats
SHoEs.-Cases sewed Congress CATERS, do. lasting
CATERS do. enameed ties, do. calf brogans, do. heavy
and light kid brOgans
ALsO.-A small lot Of genuine Havana Cigars. 4tf
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
Kawaihae, February 26, 1855. A
MIISIINS SILKS LAWNS &c

MUSlIlNS SlLkS LAW No, &C.
NOR SALE by the Agent OF the Hudson's Bay
{ Company. the following choice assortm Mt of
Fancy Goods, viz, Null Muslin, Book Muslin,
Swiss Book Muslin, Jacconet, Victoria Lawns, Mus
lin Dresses, Lawn Handkerehiefs, Muslin Sleeves,
Guipure Sleeves, Limerick sleeves, Honiton
Sleeves, Lace Capes, Shot Silk, Check and Figured
Silk Tortoise She'll Combs, Real Thread Lace.
Honolulu. July, 1896. lift
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17

BEEF. BEEF. BEEF.
~ONgTANTIY 4 ON HAND, and for sale, TOR
u BERT's BEEF, packed in Rock Salt. in Paeka-
ees of 65 lbs for family use and in barrels OF 200
lbs. for ships Warranted TO be sound and OF the
best quality. For sale by
JAMES MAKEE, Assignee.
u-tf or l. W. EVERETT
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
!SuDeriOr Che,Cing Tobacco.

EUST RECEIVED from San Francisco per ''NA-
Cd aUERo,'
2s Cases J. Thomas, Jr., superior "Diadem' To-
bacco. For sale by A. Z, EFEhEl /:
Honolulu, June 9, 1855. o-u
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17

TOR SALE cheap, by L. II. ANTHON, Merchant
h ST., best Of custom made French Caffskin Shoes,
do do Lasting Caters. do. do. White Shirts, linen
bosoms, made for this market.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
HONOLULU, HI. l., NOVEMBER H. 1855.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
"A. p. EVERETT,

OFFERS FOR SALE, ex. ocean Pearl" and
~ other late arrivals, to close consignments, the
following assortment of Merchandise, selected ex-
nressly for this market:
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
SUNDRIES,

Manila s hemp Cordage, cases yellow Metal, Shea
thing, sheets copper Sheathing, Boxes ArOmatie
Virginia Tobacco. cases diadem Tobacco twist, Ia
first rate artcle,) yellow metal Nails, boat metal
Nails, iron Spikes.
All the above goods in first rate order and viii
be sold cheap to close the consignment. S-tf
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17

ROBINSON & RHODES,
IMPORTERS and WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Vines, Spirits and Cigars,
EHAVE on hand large and well selected stock,
H which they are enabled to offer to private fam
lies and the Trade generally, on very favorable
terms
MartelPs Pale BraRdy, in hhds.
Do Dark do do
Otard, Dupuy x Co., in bbls.
Hollands Gin. in doz eases.
Duff Gordon Sherry, very fine, do
Topaz, do, straw color, do
Golden do do do
Madeira, 90
Champagne, Heidsick and other brands, Go.
I.afitte Claret, do.
St Julien Claret do
Old Port Wine do
Cherry Brandy, genuine.
Cherry Bounce
Sauterne,
Scotch Whisky, (Campbells.J
Monongahela,
Brandy.
Marzetti's Ale and Porter.
BRYANT Davis Ale.
Barclay London-Stout.
Bairds Ale. All in cases of doz. each,
Ten-gallon kegs of Brandy, Rum and Whisky, IN
bond, for ships stores. l4-u
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
ALDRICH & BISHOP,

HAvE NOW ON HAND, to arrive per ship:
Il "John Gilpin" and "Cato,' the following
Merchandise.
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No. %
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
n. HaCkfeld a. Go.


AVE JUST RECEIVED from Boston, per AM
u IL ship John Gilpin,' the following Goods;
which they offer foz sale, viz
Bales Manchester Denims, do SheennSs,
| do blue and bro. Drilings and Cottons,
do Milford Ticking. cases bleaehed Jeans,
Cases Kip BTosans, Patent lasting Caters,
Calf Shoes, Native Women's Shoes,
Cases blue and white Sewing Cotton,
do superior L. b. and Fancy Bosom Shirts,
| do Saddles and Brides, complete,
Cans Boiled Iinseed Oil and Spts. of Turpentine,
Tins Black Paint, kegs White Lead tins Green
Paint, do Prussian Blue, do Chrome yellow,
Cases FoOlscap Letter and Wrapping Paper,
Writing Ink bales Hops, 1854; hf brls Dried Apples
Brls Cider Vinegar cans Cheese, in tins;
BentS Water and Soda Crackers. in tins,
Pickles in qt bottles Mustard in 10 bottles.
Black Pepper, do SalSrstus loaf Sugar. crushed do,
Hams, Painted Tubs,
Solar and glass Lamps, solar Shades, chimneys and
wicking Palm Leaf Hats, sailors lin Pans,
Cocoa handle Butcher Knives, rolls Of sheet Lead
Ass'd cut Tacks, kegs cut Nails, 4. 6. 5, TO- I'D,
Cases patent self-heating charcoal Irons,
BOWS, chemical olive and cocoa Soap, Sc, SC. S6
NEW GOODS-FOR SALE BY HARRIS T:
FURNITURE PER DROMO:
Sets scottageiurniture beautifully fowered) French
bedstcads, set French Bureaus with marble tops,
nests NardrObes, dress Bureaus (turned) plain cot
tage Bureaus, oval card Tables tea Poys mahogany
Sofas, mahogany Divans, cottage Bedsteads, maple
parlor Chars, maple do do, carved, carved walnut
Chairs carved oak dining Chairs, American Chairs
with cushions, square Stools.
Tie above will be sold cheap for cash
BOATS.
Whitehall row Boats "copper" fastened,) II foot
smack Boats, II foot yawl Boats, II foot centre board
Boats.
70 20 r1rrah. alIrssp ptrn
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17

HAVE JUST RECEIVED from Boston. per Am:
N ship John Glpin, the following Goods
which they offer for sale, viz
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-11-17

White oak Plank white oak Timber, yellow Pine
flooring (grooyed and tongued) tons Lackawana Coal
PROVISIONS.
Casks ship Bread, bbls. Prime Pork. bbls. Mess
Beef philadelphia haf bbls dried Apples (extra,l
bbs. Eastern Beans, bbls Eastern Hams casks extra
Flour, bbls Flour Slightly damaged, for sale
chear
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23
ARRIVALS at TIE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
.---- YESTERDAY

COLUMBIAN HOTEL.-W Crouch, Bucking-
ham; W Charlton Caroline; Townssnd. n J;
W II Foster. Amelia; c B Craddock, Alb; e scott,
w Cralls. A Spears A Bailey, Mrs Bailey
Miss Mayhem. L Spain. Powhatan; Rev J Mott
Hancock, T Hancock. Chesterfield; E T Lyon, Pr
Edward; w w Worsham. Dauville; T L Gibson, J
PeIkinsopn, Fa5myilIs; W Elliott, mosely Char
Halifax; S SesIs, Texas; c Everett; Farmville, n
ssbnsn, Groyehill; Watkins. Powhatan; H Plea:
SAINTS, Gcochland; Watkins, Ill; L Sehlisinger,
Y; I'll Thomas, Memphis. la <.' ?
EXCHANGE HOTEL.-C r Menn, L M Spatfey,
Of Wight; L Bowden, c c HansfoId, Wmsburg;
T Taylor GibbOny, z Booth, Peatres,, 81
Miltenburg, L Davidson, N Y;J IL Branden. Va;
CheveIs r Dug, Amelis; J 4 Bryan, Glouces-
pssfsr Ais spear Miss. Ms.hsi
and lady, Bruce, Charlotte; Dr. Wormly King VIM;
J ] Amber, Amherst; Q s Allen. Chars'ville; w X
chester; Watson, Louiss; II w Dorrett, Boston;
A N burnett, Hanover o Lewis Alb: J Geran.
lady, Botetourt; Welmer, Bedford.
AMERICAN HOTEL ID L Phillips l. P Allen.
Whitmore. H Proctor, Bait; w Anger, Eli.
zabethton w snopp. Tenn; DR. H Wood. A
and daughter. E H Smith, Va; W A Turpin. 6 W
Brunford, Powhatan; w James, st Louis; III Ian.
don Ny; Seldom, Chas City; shck; Z Davis,
Fallon. Cumberland; d d Moran, Chas City: r B
Williams. G Bromford, w .shingtou; P Allen,
Danrille; Blanchard. Bynchbg; r l. Athmore,
Petsbg. 1.- :
ST. CHARLES HOTEL.-R Hawes K VIM: d
Gooeh: Vac R; D Anderson: il. Louisa; DR. M Hun
ter, w Reynolds, La H; J Hiden, Orange; w T
Early, Charlottesville; DR. T w Hancock, Richmond;
Dr. POWELL lady and svt; H Bare, Stauntnp; L w
THce, Louisa; DR. Hicks and lsdy, Lawrenceville;
g G Mahsny, Z L Crowder. ] Belcher, Petersburg;
Il Young, c City; Dogsett, Caroline; T M Jones,
Richmond, A Allen, Texas; j J Brown Towards.
yiilsi j Mitchell, Nelson; A johnson, AIbemafle;
w Fisher, Pensacola; J Barzizi, Wmsb'e; w j
Luce, Pensacola; Capt John Porter and Company
Of Al, Fredericksourg;J w Harrison, Richmond
Reynolds, ChaIiottesyillei Mason. Va CIR r;
R R; VIM o Smith, Louisa; r II styll. j r Lewis.
Henrico; w W Wood, Va; G Lawson, N York; A
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

In this age of steam, CARTER,s SPANISH MIxTuRp
Ia filing large space in the public mind The as
tonshng cures daily performed by its sin gular and
prompt action in the worst cases of Liver Disease
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Mercurial Diseases and all
diseases arising from impure state of the blood 10
Winning for it reputation which is becomins
world wide" 1t is certainly the only Me dicine vet
known which does possess positive and specific ac-
ton over the Blood. Try it at once-rHE SOONER
BETTER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

THE EAGLE IsFANTRY.-After the con-
cIusion of the regimental parade, yesterday, the
Eagle Infantry under command of Capt. Munford,
repsired to Won Gronng's Hotel, corner OF sixth
and Marshall streets. whore sumptuous dinner had
been prepared for them. The Lafayette Artillery
Cant. Charles Richardson, panied them. We
regretted our Inability to be with these gallant COM
panies who never do things by halves. We are in
formed however, that the occasion was an exceed
ngly pleasant one and that the luxures of the erui
sine we're by orties Of sentiment In which
the Eagles gloriousy sustained By their friends
the Artilerymen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

STEALING A WATCH Almeda, slave,
the property of Miss Mary Lawson, was examined
before the Mayor yesterday aud committed for
trial at the next term of the Hastings Court. on
the charge of stealing gold watch, valued at 500
from Mics Isabella Tucker, on the night of the 20h
inst Miss T. had left her house to attend the The
atre the night of the robbery when the prisoner,
who lived next door, entered 1t, and stole the
watch and chain The next morning the accused
denied having seen the watch, but, on searching
her, it was found. sal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23
onNn Mrk,s CHR1.1IAN AssooIArIoN.-

YOUNG MEE's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
We must not fail to remind our readers of the re-
turn of the regular Lecture evening of this ssssoeis
ton. Rev. DR.. Doggett viii deliver the Sd Lecture
this evening at O'clock in the United
Church The known ability and zeal of this gentle-
man, afford ample guaranty that none who hear him
this occasion, will fail to be interested and in
structed,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

THE GREys.-This efficient Company,
yesterday, patook of excellent collation. at the
Broad Street Hotel. 1t gotten up at very short
notice by Mr. J. II Mccall who IN this instance, GER
tainy proved his skill In such masters Afterwards
the Crews repaired to Capitol Square, and spent an
hour or two In drilling under the command OF Capt.
Elliott Several recruits wers added to the Compa-
nv and glad to state that they nave
every prospect ofenlarsng their ranks TO eonsioer
| able exteut.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23
after

APLEAsANr INoIDENT-Yesterda after
arrived upon Capitol Square His Excellency, Gov
Johnson extended general invitation to officers and
eu to partake of the Inequalities of the guberna-
toral mansion. 1t is almost ssary TO say that
the invitation was gladly accepted. and that the
health of the Governor was drank in many flowing
bumpars.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

SETrLED.-Beneditti Masso, a grocery
keeper at the corner of 18th and Broad streets
was fined 81 by the Mayor for having an unlawful
assembly of negroes in his house last Sunday, and
for selling groceries on that day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

FINED.-Joseph Calliper was fined 81
by the Mayor for violating the Sabbath laws by fol
lowing bis daily ayocation on Sunday last
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23
DIED,

On yesterday, PAULINE E. REBMANE, adopt
ed daughter of Emanuel and Chlstina Rebman, aged
years sn1 months
The friends of the family requested 10 attend
her funeral to-day at o'clock, from the residence of
her father, without further notice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

CooPER's NovELs-A very respectable
edition of Cooper's novels, is now going
through the press of Stringer & Townsend
We have from Geo. M. West, two volumes
of the series, viz: "Wept of the Wish tom
WISH" and ''The Wyandotte."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

ODD FELLOWS HALL may be visited to-
night for nine pence and the visitor will see ,me-
thing worthy of his notes. If you have not had
view Of those paintings. let not this opportunity
pass of seeing them. @
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

CoNvIoTED.-Thomas Williams, charged
with threatening to assault Selig Fleisher on tn
2ist inst, was found guilty by the Mayor, yester
day, and required to give bail In the sum OF $40
for his future good behavior.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

AcoIDENT.-On Wednesday night last
Mr.. William Harris, of Hanover, was thrown from
his cart 18th street, and had of his nearly
severed from his head. Mr. Fl. was sitting on hi
cart when his horse took fright, OF, and threw
him backwards, injuriug him above described.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE.

4 AND I4No z hANCE.
THE INSURANCE co. OF THE VAL.
LEY OF VIRGINIA,
Available Capital 100000; Surplus $43, 229
So; Charter Perpetual,
TAKE risks on Cargo, Freight, Build
4 ings, Merchandise, &c. in town or country
Losses promptly and literally adjusted, by l4
o. r BRESEE, Acuary,
Office 14th street, 2 doors from the Post Office.
fe 2S-tm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

Fun AND MusIo.-If you desire to enjoy
a good laugh be at Metropolitan Hall tonight and
hear the Irish songs and anecdotes of one of the
best comic singers in the land As uctor he has
no superior, and IS singer, No equal. a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

j CivM BUSINESS yesterday being sort
of holiday In our city with large number of per-
soma, the Mayor declined attending to civil war
rants, and adjourned that court until Thursday
next.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

The FAIR, at Asbury Chapel, is in full
blast Call and the ladies' if you have not done
SO, and don't forget to take few dimes with you.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

DEATa oF WORTHY CITl2ks Or CHks-
rrRrrrLp.- regret 70 anAouncethe death
of JOHN WATKINS, Of Ampthill, in Chestsr-
field county He died "wednesday night,
about o'clock, after prolonged Illness
Had he lived till Sunday, be would have been
90 years old. lie was native of the county
Of Goochland. His long sickness be endured
with great patience, and he died in the calm.
eft and most perfectly resigned manner. Mr..
Watkins was one of the most correct and
strictly upright men in all his dealings we
ever knew. He was remarkable for his strong
common sense, and for his frank and unpre-
tending disposition. He was hospitable and
kind, and enjoyed the very warm esteem OF
his neighbors and his large circle Of friends
He was one OF the most successful of farmers
and his example was invaluable to the com.
munity where he resided. He lived to see his
large family grown up, and amidst them he
breathed his last. His life has been one Of
peculiar energy, and he passes away leaving
behind him reputation for integrity that is
without a blemlsh.
The funeral of Mr.. Watkins will take place
Saturday morning at IL o'clock, from the
mansion at Ampthill. The friends and ac'
quaintances of the family are invited to at
tend
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

tTHE FREDERIcKsBuKG GUARD, captain
Porter numbering about thirty men, rank ano ns,
.rrivsd In this city by the Northern cars
morning and were Immediately escorted to the 81;
Charles Hotel, where comfortable quarters ~ mac
been secured for them by the Young Guard Iney
are fine looking body Of men, wei dr rn 60
and disciplined, and excellent soldiers. Tney
were attended BY Adams Brass Band, composed
of nine members, whose music was really good
for an organic alton young. Alter partakine o.
an excellent dinner at the st Charles Hotel, sne
Fredericksburg boys were escorted 10 the Iouas
Gnard Rail AT Corintbian Hail. where they seemed
10 enjoy themselves at a late hour last night.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23

The VETO of the French Spoliation Bill
is very widely condemned, and very little
seems to be said in its defence. We have
seen no defence except on the ground that it
was a constitutional and no doubt consei-
entious exercise of the power by the Presi-
dent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23
MARINE NEWS.
rOkr or RICHMOND, Feb. p
ARRIVED

ARRIVED
Barque Neral, Hill, City Point leht to load with
cattle for Bermuda. - fN AVN
Brig Stage Hound, Mills, Windsor, plaster, &c. to
G Workman 4 Co. ~ ~ " ~
Schr Passenger, Rolley, oats. a-s.. ...
SAILED, =....s..s-.
quit & CO. = @ - : Soa-' ~ " = oo'-
Schr Henrico Chester, New York, n6z, D Currie.
Schr GEO Luf, Vesey, Port Walthall, to load for
Philadelphia. = - - " -'"1 ioi
Schr Tangent, Allen, Charleston, mdz w Col.
quit & Co. y = W.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-23
I ss ~ Reported for the Dispatch.
Report Of Steamer AUGUSTA on her sp,oard +,

Report Of Steamer AUGUSTA, on her uppsrd trim
February 22d, 1855. ss
Hampton Roads. tcalm.} nothing bound up.
News. l-.s 1,'- A'o"Poi's
Baltimore schr at Hog Island, light breeze from
herm brig and one of the new line of York
faa.a swan Point schr Rebecca of York, at anchor.
In snher aioh'-ochr fhos Conner Of Richmond, with
Dor, light. ue1 Vi vi Egg Hsr-
Suckers Pts oyster boats and . R.l,;,
schooner. anu naitimoore
Indians Pt-Schr Ann, OF Berserpt