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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-22

A PROFESSOR IN LIMBo.-The Portland State of
Maine tells queer story of the misfortunes which
lately befell somewhat eccentric professor OF
BOwdOin College, who is preparing a work on
mathematics. At IL O'Clock at night it occurred to
him that he ought to investigate the operation OF
car-brakes, and seizing a lantern, he hurried to
the depot. The light of his lantern, and the noise
he made by knocking about the cars soon attracted
the attention of the watchmen, who seized the
learned gentleman and conveyed him to a strong
hold in the depot prepared for otfenders-plunder-
ers of the company's property, &c. The profess
drs earnest protestations of his innocence and rep
reservations of his position and objects, finally in
duced his release, but he finds it not SO easy to
free himse from the burden of the joke
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CAUSE AND EFFECT OF Poor MILK.-The milk
of cows kept stabbed. or where the phosphate OF
lime is exhausted becomes putrid; and when ex-
amincd through microscope, contains globules OF
corrupted matter which is only eaten, because gen
orally unknown to exist. The effect of it on in
weakness, sickness and premature death A child
might as well be put TO nurse in the last stages
OF consumption. as to be fed on such milk.
SO great has this evil become that in some cities
where cows are kept for life on slop, without ac.
cess to the ground the sale of their milk has been
prohibited by law. But how great must have been
the evil, how many thousands of hopeless infants
must have been sent to untmely graves before
the attention of legislators called to the sub.
ect and the worst of all is that it is the helpless
infant, who has neither knowledge nor power to
choose that is the sufferer. A handful of bone
meal, put into the food of each cow, two or three
times week would partially remedy the evil
WeSterR dgricaltnrist.
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Your devoted friend and brother,
THEODORE DUPUIS.
TnEcy,naoo sor+ 3 1e55 g Ill,

fnhemd0n, Sept Z, 1856 O'Clock A. NJ
My Good and Dear Francis-Ths is the day
the great day of attack we shall take to our arms
at seven and eight o'clock. At twelve o'clock the
assault VIII be seyere--at twelve O'Clock | have
full confidence in God and in my return, but in
thus writing wish to prove to you that even to
my last breath viii think of thee of thy children
OF good sister Florentine of all our good friends
and of our beloved city Of Bouogne. Philip has
Just come Ill to see me, and speaks most affection
ately of you. Adieu, my dearest brother, or rather
an rer0{r. embrace You with all my heart-with
all my mind.
Thy devoted friend and brother, DUPUIs
p S-Gve 90 francs 10 the Cathedral Of Notre
Dame, and ~ francs to the poor of the city.
In the margin of the letter was the following:
Ii ! die. you viii give the Museum of Bouogne
some Of my good things; and to the Cathedral of
Notre Dame my cross of Commander, with the as-
sent OF the venerable Able Haffreingue.
Phillip, who is alluded to, the nephew, was one
of the gallant band that first mounted the walls of
the Malakoff, at the assault Whilst engaged in n
hand tohand struggle with the Russians, and amid
a murderous fire of musketry and stones, he re-
ceived severe wound, but is likely to recover
The family of Colonel Dupuis have obtained from
the French Minister authority to have the body of
the deceased officer brought back to France. On
the arrival of his mutilated remains at Bouogne,
his obsequies Were celebrated with all the honors
Quo to his late rank and his glorious death sub
scrptien is being made in the town to erect splen-
did monument to his memory.
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An ENGLISH NoBLEMAN.--Sir John Dean Paul
the svndling London Banker, who has been SEN
tcnced to II years transportation is, says an Eng
ish paper, first cousin TO the present Lord Ravens
worth, the Honorable Augustus and Adolphus
biddell, the Rector of St Paurs knightSbridge
the Countess of Hardwicke, Vicountess Barring
ton, Lady Bloomfield, and above all the Honorable
Mrs. Niers, sisterinlaw 10 the Earl of Clarendon
He married daughter of Sir John Lister Kaye
Bart Ali this honorable" and NOBLE relation
tionship, it appears could not make an honest man
of the honorable baronet
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WHALE CHASE AT PROVIDENCE r. I-Great
excitement prevailed among the whsleman on Sat
urday morning, occasioned by whale being seen
off Provincetown. Some fifteen boats Immediately
put out in pursuit. About thirty minutes after he
was first seen no was struck by harpoon from
one of the boats when be Immediately commenced
running, dragging the boat, and nearly filing i,
self
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FROM BARBADOEs.-Advices from Barbados
to the :2d October. states that the schooner Anne
from Bermuda, arrived there on the 18th with sew
enty thousand slaves, shipped from Norfolk in the
brig Velocity, which vessel put into Bermuda to-
tai wreck. Slaves were much wanted, and the
cargo of the Anne would prove a remunerative one
as the epidemic at Norfolk had stopped exporta
tions from that port. A new lighthouse on Need
hams Point was illuminated for the first time on
the 9th ult
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FIRE COMPANIES DIsBAHDEp.-Several Of the
Stenbenyille Ohio FIRE companies having got at
loggerheads with the city authorities. have dis
banded Some of the fireinea were having a noisy
serenade in honor of the marriage of an officer Of
one of the companies. and several Of the parties
were arrested and put in jail The companies de
uanded the release of the prisoners and being re-
delivered them up 70 the city authorities
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PURCHASE OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE-Nego
tiations are making by the American Institute for
the purchase of this, the queen of buildings. A
mortgage of S125,000 is upon the building held by
Messrs. Duncan, Sherman & Co, p. T Barnum
and others, while debts hang over it to the amount
of $4,000 The propasal to sell was debated at
great length in the board of trustees and finally
was agreed to sell. Tie institution purchased its
property on Broadway some years since for S45
600, and we understand they have already been
offered 500 0O0-N. Y Express.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT OF BoSToN-The annual re-
port of the Boston fire department has just been
published, from which we learn that the force OF
the department consists of CSC men, l3 engines, "a
hose carriages, and hook and ladder carriages
besides the reserve The expense of the depart
ment has been. from September /, 1854, to Sept. /
1855, for new engines, hose carriages repairs, &c
Se,034 SO, services of firemen $60336 IA, fire
alarm $9,457 0e, new steam fire engine Sc, 600
making total of S97, ,264 rs.
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II LADIES' Fair.--The ladies of DuyaI
street Church are preparing to hold Fair, with
view to help in liquidatng a debt of sllOO, which
has been resting this church since it built
They would earnestly entreat their friends and all
those who feel interested in the cause to up
their help. 1t is scarcely necessary remind the
Christian community in Richmond of how much good
this church has accomplished, and is now accomplish
ing in its quiet way in the neghborhood where is
located God has blessed the enterprise with many
seasons of refreshing from his presence, and has
made it instrumental in bringing many souls unto
Christ. But while the number of its members have
increased considerably yet its pecuniary strength has
increased very little. The church has been aboring
under disadvantage in consequence of the above
mentioned debt, and the ladies have resolved
with the Of their friends, to help largely
towards canceiing For this purpose they will hold
aFAlR for the sale of Fancy and Usefm drtcles and
Refreshments. of which they will have goody guam
tty of superior kind. The ladies have taken great
pans to have the best assortment of useful articles
Their Embroidery and fine work has cost them much
labor and expense and they hope be able satisfy
those who will patronlze them with the full value of
their money Let their friends and the public give
them call and help their efforts in this good cause
The Fair will commence on this (MONDAY) even
ing 18th inst. at u o'clock, in the Church, and will
continue during the week. l9-it*
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FUNERAL IN TAHITL-Prince Ariiane, eldest son
of Queen Pomare, died at Tahiti on the 18th of
May. The chiefs, judges, suitors and raatiras of
the kingdom assembled with all speed and after
addressing the Queen in terms of sympathy, en-
tered the palace and wept aloud The funeral of
the deceased took place the 23rd of May, with
| much pomp. The French authorities and the
English and United States COnsuls attended the
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THE NATIONAL WATCH DoG.--Bell's Weekly
London Messenger, in an article of rather harsh
land and this country says that the people Of the
United States are indignant because the Watch
Dog (England) interferes between the Sheep
Cuba and the Wolf Omitted States) II strikes us
that taking the world over, this Watch Dog has
not failed TO help himself occasionally to a stray
bono or two-B0s,0n TrdU.
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-APPEARAScEs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Pick
pocket; We'll. if this amt mean, Here's the fel
Ter been again about with this here yaller chain
ana when pun 1t out-there's no watch on the end
OF IT, me conduct of these fiashy clerks is enough
TO break the heart of poor feer like me who has
TO depend on his trade for hvin.'p
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CHANGE IN THE HUMAN SYSTEM-J DiddIer
Esq, prominent member of the order of NARY
Reds, says that man changes entirely every seven
| years-and therefore no one should ask him for q
debt contracted in ls40becausc he is not the same
| 'individualo
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gR-Claaixs. yJantles md TaImas. Whole

sF~Cl0aks, IIantles and TRimas, Whole
SALE AND RETAIL, AT N. EzEKIEL's, rs MAIN ST.
have hand, and continue daily to manufacture
and receive from the fashionable houses North,
large and varied assortment OF Cloth, Velvet An,
tlque, and other styles of Coaks and Talmas, which
am enabled to sell at such prices to defy eompet
tion Those in want need but call and examine De-
fore purchasing else where N EZEKIEL,
no I9--2w IS Main ST.
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~ Upholstery Goods.-Brocntelles, India

.
Satin de Laines; Union Damasks
Lace and Muslin Curtains
Rich Girups; Tasses; Loops, &c.
Do Cornice; Bands &c.
J. D. SMITH Uphnlsterer. makes and puts up
Curtains in the latest style Orders left with T. X.
PRICE Co. will receive prompt attention
oc 22-lm
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EioPiSG CLERGYMaN.--An Episcopal clergy
man eloped last week from the New York Hotel
with the very young daughter of retired mer-
chant Of that city, and married her. He is the son
OF Quaker publisher OF that city.
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LECTURES on SLAvERY.--The lectures on Slave
ry in Boston, TO which so many prominent South
crners have been invited, commence this evening
with lecture by Hon Horace Mann, and the de-
livery of a poem by Rev. T. Starr King written by
J G. Whittier
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DEATH OF A vESERABLE CLERGYNaN.-The
nev John Bryson, Presbyterian clergyman ID
northumberland county, Pa. died at Tufbutts.
vhie = short time ago, aged 9s. He was for some
time IN the Revolutionary army, and afterwards
studied theology under DR.. WaddeH, the blind
preacher whom Writ has mmortalized
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POISONED BY LIQUoR,-The Spartansburg IS c.
Spartan, of the 18th inst, records the death of
child, of VIM. ID. Henderson. years of age, who
died from the poisonous effects of liquor admins
tered toit by e little negro boy who was acting as
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BECOMING SELECT IN HIS CoMPANY.-'It is
said that the Pope of Rome will not respond to the
invitation to visit Paris at the time of the baptisal
ceremony, to take place the birth of an impe-
rial heir, provided the English Queen and her court
are to be of the company"
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WESTWARD Ho!-We understand that there
now sold in this city weekly, an average of if
~ through tickets for the Far West" Many of
our best men are taking their final leave OF us.
L0lneit Mass Courier
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~ Fash,ouabIe CIoaks .

" Fashionable Cleaks a n d shawis.--
LADIES' FURS.
ELEGANT SILKS; ROBES; MORE ANTIQUES
and Dress Goods generally. 81
CURTAIN MATERIAL. WITH ALL THE FIX
TURES
LACE AND MUSLIN CURTAINS
A splendid assortment of these Goods, to which We
invite attention.
l6--ts THOS. Il FHICE u CO.
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NEW YORK ELEcTIoS-The full returns for
secretary of State stand: Headly, k. n, l46,O0I,
hi.mg, republican, 13J, ,962; Match, soft, 90,5ls;
ward hard, 1894 Headley, k. n, therefore, leads
hing, rep. l003e, while the joint vote of the two
. sectons OF the democrats exceed that Of Headley
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RAISING THE WIND.-A bill has been presented
to the Legislature of Tennessee, levying a tax of
live dollars upon every gentleman who a
mOustache, and fine of five dollars upon bachc.
lors over thirty years of age, for the purpose Of
raising money to increase the School Fund.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-22

HEAVY DaMA6Es.-Mr. Roming, of Lafayette
Indiana. obtained verdict for Sll 900 in that city
last week, against the New Albany and Salem
kairoad Co, for running its road through his land
inlnring some city lots.
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GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL CoMPIETED-.The
new Marine Hospital, constructed by Government
completed and ready for occupancy The cost OF
the building was $60Oo0
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COUNCIL OF REFoRMERs-The Cincinnati Com
mon Council passed vote recently, that the mem.
bers shouldn't smoke and do other immoral prac-
tees during their sessions
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ALABAMA SENAToR.-Hon. Benjamin Fitzpa-
trick was reelected by the Alabama Legislature
Monday last as U. S. Senator from that State, for
the ensuing six wears
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nTng LOuk OF TN w Ca r.
~ - RIAliE HOUSE.-phe suhscriber haY-

AE-ES- RlAGE HOUSE.-The subscriber hav
-1@1-ing greatly enlarged and otherwise i'm
proved his store at No 81, MUM street Richmond,
Va begs leave to inform his friends and the public
ge, that his stock consists in Carriages, Barou-
fhe' kockaways top and notop Buggies, Saddles and
harness Of ell kinds usually made for this market:
Satole Bass Brides Mnrtugsles, Stirrups, Bitts
ofgTs OF various qualities and prices; Carriage Chg,
GHa una udius Whips Canes, Umbrellas, ana Busk-skin
Hoyes for driving; Trunks, Nalices Carpet Bags La
aies hatchels, fine fur and Blanket Robes Horse Co.
His ana Blankets of various qualities and pricesnla
Mhs altogether of the best. Houses in the State
40, persons TO equip themselves for horse hack and
tarfHge riding as every article used for either is
aced IN our stock The public is most respectfully
invited 10 cali ami examine his stock and prices he
es nov say he sells cwer than others, for he don't
,,u" & "hsI Others debut only asks of persons who
~ @ any o' tue above articles, TO look at his before
Ss S,ils ELSEWHERE He assures them that every in
~ 5en, ~ winch can, viii be offered TO serve them
,I "adleES ne would say that he has large and
- Id7soi,mrnt OF Harness Mounting Patent and
'' i-ealers, which he will sell them at low prices
JNO w. DENNIS,
Oc l-1ksGro 49, " ~''
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HoME.-The most friendless of human being has
a country which he adInres and extols, and which
he would. in the circumstances, prefer to all
others under heaven. Tempt him with the fairest
face of nature, place him by living waters under
shadowy trees of Labanon, open to his view all
the gorgeous allurements of the sunniest climates
he viii love the rocks and deserts of his childhood
better than all these, and thou canst not bribe his
soul to forget the land of his nativity.-Sidney
Smith.
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HOUSE.
Il RICHMOND VIRHINIa

Ihtshs1se having chan ged proprietors with decid
e snlaovsment, - is now confidently recommended to
s..o p.Nse!ns pubic Visitors returning from the
,saeslons Its location is proverbally pleasant-and
pelon alryi which, with the liberal hand of its new
s5epretor must render it the fayorte house of the
Efece, especially to the lovers of quiet rest The
pm are neatly furnished airy and comfortable. The
suae wen supplied with whatever the market af.
aoLus-the servants polite and accommodating Moth
1g is wanting to make it one of the most desirable
E1oteIs IN the city. tau 2i) JOHN DARRACOTT
NOTICE.-Passengers going Nerth are hereby
= = informed that on and after SATURDAY LIST of
September the trims of the Freericksburg Railroad
company VIII always stop ss Ire SLASH COTTAGE
saHscie..t uIrie to allow those who desire to
80 so, to obtain Breakfast or Supper By the
PROPRIETORS.
Slash Cottage Hotel Aug. 81, 1855 ausI
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T Blankets, Blankets, and Heavy
hand large and well selected stock Of the hest Negro
Blankets, Sattinefs Piains, kcrseys and Linscys
which they win sen ~ the owest priesa
oe l6-ts
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EENDERS. FENUEKS FENOEKS. I'll
, H4'e i9f sale at low prices, large and handsome
CIy C1S!Iy 2i Fenders embracing round polished barred
So e'e ApEic, Gothic, Square Top'd brsnzed pierced
Ti T0 pam Tenders Alse--handsolne Shsveis and
Io"eF Stands Coal Scuttles, &c, apply at my foun
w oc A-dlm SAM'L ID. DENOON.
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GOOD SALE-At the sale of pe,vs in .be new
Episcopal Church at Staunton, Tuesday. fourteen
hrst class pews brought $500 eaeh and the entire
sale realized 81 600
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~ To the Citizens of Richmond and

~ To the Citizens of Richmond and
Strangers visiting the ctyIf your wish to get your
Hair cut in the latest and most approved style and
your Whskers changed to a most beautiful black or
brown colOr-then call on Hobson under the Ameri-
can Hotel. Hot, cold and shower Baths can be had
at all hours from O'Clock M, to 10p. m. Single
bath p cents or tickets for 81. Entrance llth
street. oc q
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EY John A. Beivin returns his sincere
thanks his friends and the public for the liberal
share of custom in his line they have heretofore
awarded to him. His late disaster has subjected him
to heavy loss and great inconvenience. But he is
again ready to receive orders. He may he found for
the present in the Basement of the Metropolitan
Hail. and viii be pleased to attend to any business in
his branch of trade. &C pts
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no l5-2w

IT, Upholstery G0ods.--India and Union
Damasks, Satin de LANES, Lace and Muslin Curtains
Gimps, Tassels Loops, Cornice, Bands, &C., asplcn
did assortment on nand.
Having engaged an almost entire new set of work
men from the most celebrated houses North, who
with my experience, am satisfied that upholstery
work of eyery description will be executed in style
not to be exceIed. JOHN F. REGNAULT,-
oc 30-lm 1872 Main street.
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~ Important Notice to HOusekeepers.--
Paterson Jackson's MAGIC FURNITURE POL
lSH is uversallS acknowledged by all who have used
it, to be decided hit" 1t is warranted to give the
most beautiful polish furniture, and with less labor
than any other known polish. Prepared only aud for
sale by PATERSON & JACKSON,
no I3-2w Druggists II Main st.
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SUICIDE OF MIR DEBUTT.-The Philadelphia
Ledger of Tuesday says that Mr. Debut, who
committed suicide at a boarding house in the vcin-
ty of 9th and Chestnut streets there committed the
act with the utmost deliberation, having placed
basin beneath his head to catch the blood and
preserve the furniture of the room from injury
The deceased was mneralogist of some eminence
in North Carolina, and, it is said, he was the first
dscoyerer of the gold deposits in that State Pecu-
mary embarrassment is the cause assigned for the
rash act. The remains have been taken charge of
by Coroner Delavan and will be inferred
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WATCHES AND ynWELRY.
q HARD TIMES COME NEVER. Nd
9SEA NflRE

q HARD TIMES COME NEVER. No
IA MORE.
KY n. Oh. dear me- what shocking hard timesi
Yetagainst them all have been striving;
For there Is no pleasure without any dimesA
. So, to keep up we all must be driving.
A toast just now viii give you;
You'll drink to it, certain and sure: t
Success to all trades that's in Richmond,
And hard times come never, f,o more.
ITS good times we now for preparing,
III tell you now one thing you can do
If your Watch needs any repairing
Call on Main street, to BARTHOLOMEW.
have Clocks and fine Watches to sell,
To suit both the rich and the poor; .
I'll warrant them for to run well,
And may hsrd times come never, more.
One thing will ask of you all,
Before froIa this place you retire;
On BARTHOLOMEW just give a call,
He has got any Jewelry you desire.
A call from you is all i solicit,
My name, it's wrote over the door;
Two doors past Plzzini's you cannot miss 1t,
And may hard times come never, ne more.
w. J. BARTHOLOMEW Matchmaker,
oc 12 10 vYE ~ Corner Ilth and Main st.