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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY

COLUMBIAN HOTEL Martin, w Davis.
sscottsviiie; aartsooks Cumberland; Dix,
hocpo re aernetts Columbia; @ Payne, Lou
Strachan, Pstg; Scott, Bait; d English. 81 Il Ems.
l r.6; F,analin; Miller, koctbrdse; Wood
Wright. Caroline; R M Booker and syt. Fsrmv;us.
W X Woods Chesterfield; J Moon. Orange. !
n Martin J Il Bennett Pitt'yvsnia; J T Harper. Dr.
Carrineton, Halifax; l. T Spears Charlotte. NJ
Green w; Hsrri', Prince Edward; C McNerry'
ST. CHARLES HOTEL R w Taylor. Henrico.
Spills. Cochran, Va; DR. Z g Rowz'e B r Cox Han.
over; Il Josn J Braxton, r J Harrison, Rich
3 B Moody, Il c Porter, OR; NJ WhislocS
Tappahsnnock T A Tux Augusta; j H Booth Pc
G fsirsSure; Ractles' New Kent; R r Tousey j o
Fluysnns;AJ Wells Goochland. -
ca A,M a HOTEL IS stlman, Fluyanns;
0 " Fsisi BSScsinfahami Ga,Iinston Cumberd
Phillips and lady Va; M Bumsides Val J Wilson,
% nueking CHAM; Workman, Richmond; w Ii Seldep'
Sus sG,I; Naples, Dr. Q Crenshaw c City; J
1 Jennings, A Leroy. att Rev d. Cru.e' Miss If,
ccFbSv9Sst Mics Agsr. Martin. 7; MI Goode
CITY; ,sS. InoT,tsan, Lynchburg; A sheldon. C
Cunmrsss ns Washington; r B Davis Bslt L w
tom n n e., buckingham; K H Williams. Whining.
Buckingham; g.n wa1arls.ton; L L Cunningham,
rb EXcaANaE HeTEL@R H Hsrs.SSru,. Geo W
v Woodsa6 psv st.0 Nslsy W Hs.S, A
n i1a a,d No1soI, fhssnssnd ruen Dr.
son, Middiesex; c stsinbacI' Af n. NiSol-
Nssh, sel VI Ho,pisal ciaIi VIM iesss
Ticnmopaj w HUI Holt. WIN Essley' Ia n
ton Al Mrs David Parrey. Mis-. Psr,.s s INIT
iaebam; H Harrison, Chss City; VIM G Fl Gee
Wn Warwiek, WIN oyerton, Wsshin ston; !
vsi d Stone. Maine; n H Carter, AIbnie; j Caroi,,
ton and lady, Boston, Pendleton. Stick, VILE; i
Z Peek. Monroe; 49, Russell, Ala; Massis, Mel.
'oa; A Dudley. King h Queen.
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DIED,

Yesterday, at 1ot O'Clock, of pneumonia, Mrs
HESTER ANN SHARPE, censort of Hammett r
Sharpe, in the Goth year of her age, leaving aec
tonate husband and two small children to mourn heI
irreps rable loss
The friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend her funeral, at the residence of her hus
band, at Port Mayo, Tomorrow Sunday Afternoon,
at O'Clock, without further notice.
VPetersburg Express please copy.
On the night of Thursday. Goth March, at his house
in this city, GEORGE N. JOHNSON, ESQ in the
44th year OF his age.
His funeral will take place from the Monumental
Church on Sunday, the LIST April, at4 P. Nj.
On the 30th inst at fifteen minutes before 8 O'Clock
in the morning, after long and protrscted Illness
which she bore with christian fortitude, SALLY
ANN, third daughter of Elmira Lee, aged q years
9 months and q days.
Weep net for me, dear mother,
My Saviour calls me home
Weep not for me dear sisters,
My Jesus bids come
Weep not for me, dear brother,
Prepare to meet me soon.
The friends and scquaintances of the family are
requested to attend her funeral at the Second Bap
tist Church, on Sunday, the lst April, at o'ck.
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In pursuance Of "an Act revising and re-
the City Of kiehmond,s paced March 50th. 1884, an
election will be held % "Wednesday. the 9Th day Of
April 1855. in each Ward Of the eaid city. for Eve
members Of the Council snd Eve members Of t5s
Court OF Hustings; for Msyos. Ro-ey.ntendsnt 81
the Gas Works Superintendent of streets. anperin-
Works Assessor, Collector of the CITY Tsxss Ser.
gsant High Constable, Captain OF the Night Wsseh,
Manaesr OF the Poor House, Gsager, and Measures
Of Grain.
The said election will be held at the United sfstss
Hotel in Jefferson Ward. at Lafayette Hall, ia Ma.
dsor Ward: and at Lacy's Carpepters Shop, at tbs
,orner of Broad and Foushee stf eets. in Msrysa
Ward. GUSTAVUS A. MYERS.
Pres't Of the Council of tbs City Of Richmond
NH f4-tde
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FIREMEN's SuPPER.-The members of
Company No. had SPLENDID supper last Thurs
day night, on the OCCASION OF opening their new
engine house, which has just been finished The
assemblage was composed of portion of the board
of Directors of the Association the officers of the
other fire compan les few citizens and full rep
resentatiou of the members OF their own compa-
ny.
AT o'clock the company was called to the table
by Mr. Charles Bates, foreman of No. A. who pre-.
sided on the occasion, assisted by Messrs Harold,
first Assistant; and NJ Angle, second Assistant
The supply of edibles and drinkables were abun.
dant, and had been most skiliully prepared by Mr.
Robert Reid, to whom great credit is due tor the
handsome arrangement OF the supper.
After lengthy and earnest discussion of edibles,
which vanished but to be supplied with new dishes,
a vigorous attack was commenced on the two large
bowls OF fluids which tianked either end of the ia
bic, during which many toasts appropriate to the
occasion were drunk and some speeches made
which were happily received and warmly applaud
ed. The entertainment wound up by an excellent
song led by one not unknown to fame in the annals
of the fire department of our city, and supported
by the whole company
The entire affair was highly creditable to the
officers of No. a. who seemed to spare no efforts to
make the occasion one of unalloyed pleasure TO
their friends and guest, each of whom seemed
highly delighted with the entertainment.
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DEATH OF Col. GEORGE NICHOLSON JOHN.
SON The sudden death of Col. johnson, has
produced deep sensation in our community.
He died on Thursday night between 10 and
O. clock, of apoplexy. This sudden visitation
has cast solemn awe upon mems minds an
awe which is mingled with grief, for the de-
ceased was one Of the most respected ana DC
loved, as well as one of the most widely
known of our citizens.
To know Nicholson johnson, indeed was
10 love him, for he was one of the most gen.
tle and amiable. as well as one OF the most
manly and elevated ofmen lie possessed
strapg and we'll balanced MIND remakaniy
sound Judgment and great moderation oil
,,;r;t Tn his profession, the law, he stood
deseryedly high. both for his legal qualities
and attainments, and the nice and exalted
sense of honor by which he was eminently
distinguished during the whole of his career
The deepest sympathies oftbe community are
with his bereaved family.
Col johnson was a son of the late eminent
Chapman johnson. 1t is but short time
since his brother, the promising Dr. Garter
johnson, persisted in the Arctic These-sad
and startling events, which have broughtun
speak able gloom and sorrow upon desoiate
household, must impress upon the most VIOLA,
tile mind, the uncertainty of life and the tran
sient character of its best joys. May God
comfort and sustain the widow and the faith,
erless!
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INTERESTING Discussion. - 1t having
been announced Ia the papers that Col JOHN ID,
MUNFohD, the anti Know Nothing candidate for
Mayor of the city. would address the citizens OF
Richmond at the African Church last night, large
and intelligent audience assembled to hear him.
At8 O'Clock Col. Mupford took the stand aud an
nouuced the presence OF A. JUosoN CRAsE, Esq ,
who came there to represent the candidate OF the
American party. JosErH MAYO, Esq, who was con-
fined home by the serious ndispo,ion OF his fam
lily. and invited Mr.. Crane to the stand
Mr. Crane stated to the audience that he appeared
as the representative OF Mr. Mayo on the occasion,
by his request, and would epdesv'r 10 answer the
arguments of the gentleman in his own way
Col MUNFoRD then came forward and devoted
nearly two hours time in reading the oa ms of the
Know Mornings, extracts from the Constitution of
the United States and the Constitution and Bill of
Rights of Virginia and argued to prove thst that
cret order was endeevoring to undermine the Con-
stitution, to prescribe foreigners and Catholics for
their religious opinions; and to do that BY indrec-
ton which if done by law would be perjury. He
the order in the South credit for being the firm
friends of her institutions but commended that the
Northern branch abolitionists. He did not
aeree with the doctrina points of the Catholics be.
cause he protestant but would suf r death, If
needs be- in defending their religious rights.
MIR. CRANE denied that the American party de-
signed doins anything unconstitutional or that their
saths in conflict with that sacred ms rument.-
An American CT zen had the same right to saw he
would support Americans only for office that Wing
or Democrat had to say he would support one OF
his party, and supposed the gentleman would admit
that that not constitutional prescription The
Americans did not oppose Catholics ON RELIGIOUS
grounds. but because of the temporal power claimed
by the Pope, amt read an extract from the dublin
Tablet" published in the "Citzen" to show that
temporal power was claimed by that paper.
Mr. Crane next took up the subject of abolition,
having any affinity with that doctrine, it, oaths po
ativey excluded abolitonists from the Councils oil
the Order.
He admitted that traitors had crept into it, as into
all other parties and cited the case of Van Buren,
and the Democracy.
Mr. c. concluded with the declaration thai the
H. H. -s-lf
of foreigners, or the religious privileges of the
Catholics but declared that until the Pope of Rome
renounced all temporal power in this country he
could never be permitted to ride In the chariot O
freedom with American citizens.
The meeting closed with three cheers for Sam,
which were yociferously given.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIREs.-A most destructive fire
occurred recently In Winchester, Ky. The west
.ide of Main street was reduced to ruins, twenty
on e houses having been burned to the ground.
The town of Jonesboro', Ga, was about half con
sumed by fire on Saturday last The fire was
communicated by passing locomotive.
The straw goods mandatory of Toilet & Rand
| at Wren,ham, Mass, was destroyed by fire las,
Wednesday night. Loss about $50 600.
fire occurred at Carlisle Pa, on Sunday last
which consumed the foundry Of Gardner & Brown
the dwelling of Mr.. Gardner, and that of Mr. H
| Sbrom. The loss of G. & B. Is SIS, 900, and nsur.
ance $1,000.
| In Patterson, N. j., on the 2sth of March, wo
man named Allen, while engaged about little
| cooking furnace, caught fire by her clothes, and
running out into the open air, la moment was en-
yeloped In flames Some of her Deig hbors witness
ed her, but seem TO have been so frightened ss n
be- incapable Of rendering assistance. In n few
minutes death put an end TO her sufferings De-
ceased was widow, and left one daughter
The fourth annual National Convention of Prip
tiers is to be held at Memphis Tenn the first week
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SHocKoE HILL BUILDiNs FUND AssooIA-
TON The LIST of April being Sunday, the regular
monthly meeting Of this Company for April will be
had at Schad's Hall This Evening, March 3tst, at
O'Clock.
The instalmepts will be received at the Hall, as
usual, from O'Clock p. NJ until the hour Of the
meeting, at which time the books will be closed.
Per order. j. w. REEVE,
NH Silt Seeretary
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Muw.apnorAI WoxYCD0.

NOrloE.-To remove the impression IN
~, ,.,a. ~ sr,na NJ me frerAa that had Jeff the
city would beg leavs to say that snch y not III
case; but thst have besn 10 the employ OF MI
Cormach for the last four yeas snd sn new scrins
mack Co.'S Soda Wafer Porter. Ale and Cidsr on.
tlias Establishment regret that an aepI,vsa o.
the pie asure Of seeing you as often a. 9i n,s,s
glad TO see and serve my friends and patrons o. 'ne
establishment. L sm warranted in ssytng that no
neeted with the establishment, to render this nfea,
dy celebrated mandatory equal to any, ana 'eoo"
to none ia the United States rn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-31

The KALEIDoscoPE.-Thel last number OF
this new Literary paper, edited by Mrs Or.
HIcK. of Petersburg, is very much improved
in its typographical appearance, notin its
matter, for that has been from the start ad-
mirable and hardly susceptible Of improve
ment. The new features which invite adlm-
ration are, handsome vignette title and ap-
propriate arrangement of the types which
make the Kaleidoscope much more IN keep
ing with the mental brilliancy which shines
through its columns. We heartily commend
it to the support of the public. Price 81
per annum-address Mrs. H., Petersburg,
Its editorials are sparkling, and distinguished
by the genial tone and happy sentiment which
runs like web through them. We trust our
fair countrywoman will soon be cheered by
those golden opinions she so much deserves,
in place of those other insipid opinions in
yellow envelopes, not post paid, of which
she very justly complains. The Dispatch,
like true knight, swears to defend the bright
fame of the kaleidoscope against all oppo-
nentS
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FELLOW CITIZENS OF RICHMOND II
assn announce ny self candidate for the office of
SERGEANT, which you in your kindness elected me
to one year ago. I have endeavored faithfully to
discharge every duty which has devolved upon me
and If have failed in any, it of the head
and pet of the heart. If you again give your suf
frages, pledge myself to every exerton to pre-.
your and to discharge the duties of the
office with credit to myself Respectfully,
NH 26-tde MARTIN NJ. LIPSCOMR
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LOCAL MATTERS.


TRiRurE ~ RKspEcT AT q meeting of
the members OF the Bar. and officers Of the Court,
ot the city OF Richmond, held at the State Court
House, 70 the said city on Friday March 30th. 1855
, on morton, Judge John R0bcrtson was called to
the THAR, and X. Milton Cary appointed Secretary.
The Chairman, on taking bis seat, briefly an.
nounced to the meeting the death of George Nicol-
son Johnson, much beloved and esteemed bro
ther, and distinguished member OF the profession
Robert Z. Standard, Esq after feengly alludiug
70 Dis long acquaintance With, and friendship for
the deceased, his many virtues, and the deep gloom
which his death has spread the feelings othis
community, and more particularly over the ieel-
ngs OF his surviving brethren, the members Of the
bar OF the City, offered the following Preamble and
Resolutions, and moved that they be adopted.
IL having pleased Almighty God to remove from
us by death, our friend GEORGE NrcoLsos JOHNSON.
distinguished member ofthe Bar of this City:
Resolved, That 10 this sudden and most affecting
dispensatiou of Providence mourn the loss of
one whose cultivated mind, eminent Intellectual
endowments and legal Attachments commanded
admiration and respect while his private virtues,
hts exemplary conduct In all the relations OF life.
and generous heart and gentle manners, endeared
him to all who had the privilege OF knowing him
and to none more than to US his personal and pro
fessional friends and brethren.
Resolved, That tribute of respect to his
memory we will, as a body, attend the funeral of
the deceased and wear the usual badge Of mourning
for thirty days
Resolved, That the Chairman aud Secretary be
requested to Transmit copy of these proceedings
to the widow and family of the deceased and TO
assure them of our deep and heartfelt sympathy in
their affection.
Resolved, That these proceedings be presented
by the Chairman OF this meeting to the Court of
Appeals, and to the Circuit Court of the city of
Richmond and county of Henrico, at their ensuing
sessions with the request that they be entered upon
the records of those Courts; and that they be pub
lished In the newspapers of the city
Conway Robinson Esq gave expression to his
deep grief at the death of long and Familiarity
known by him, and after commenting upon the
great and yet modest worth, and the admirable as
well as amiable qualities of the deceased, seconded
the motion. And then the said preamble and res-
olutions were unanimously adopted
Ga motion of Gustavus A. Myers Esq the meet
lag adjourned. JOHN ROBERTSON, Chm.
r. MILTON CARY, Sec'y.
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I respectfully announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office of SUPERIN.
TENDENT OF STREETS. M. BATES.
NH 3n-5tt
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DOUBLE CHARGE OF MuRDER.-John Dillon has
been arrested In Philadelphia and committed for
trial, for the murder of William Fields, colored
some three years since in that city. He is also
charged with the commission of murder ats New
Orleans Coffee House sometime since:
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GAS 1SPLosIoN-An explosion of gas occurred
last Wednesday afternoon in the cellar of Robin
son & Co., Wall street, New York, severely inju-
ring Mr.. Perry, and demoshins the front of the
basement story
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MARRIED.,

On the 29th inst by the Rev. Philip Courtney Mr..
HENRY MACON DAVIS to Miss MARY ELIZA
CRANDULL, all of this city.
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To THE VOTERS OF THE Cry OF RICH
MoND IL agsin respectfully announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the office of HIGH CON-
STABLE.
NH 30-dtd ]. r. TYLER.
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basement story,

FIRE IN RAPPAHANNoCK.-Theh house of Newton
Dennis, In Woodvilie, Rappahannock county, was
destroyed by fire on the 23d inst. Insured.
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lHE EuNkhAL VI uIelNt0 ~ y As9sesQaAs - -
f-untsrorHyn p DEAN will take place this morn
jus At 10 o'clock Mr.. DeanFwas IL the 9th year
of bis age and one hour before he xpired, was h
the enjoyment Of good health. sAiter partaking Of
his supper Thursdsy evening he LETT home TO attend
the wedding of one OF bis sons. on Church HIN,
but on getting near Mr.. Graenof's residence on
Broad Street, was taken ILL., In few minutes after
DR.. johnson was by bis side. but too late TO stay
the hand OF the destroyer whose fatal SHAFT had
been sped with unerriag aim. Mr.. D. died almost
as Clerk for the Messrs. Gwathmeys-frst the
father and then the sons-and during that Icing
period OF time enjoyed their entire confidence
Plain, unpretending and unassuming in his de-
pertinent towards his fellow men, bis acquaintance
was not so extensive 1t might otherwise have
been yet those who knew him hoDored and re-
spected him, while bis intimate friends loved bin,
for his strict integrity, his benevolence OF heart and
his warm friendship, and lament his death because
an honest man, the noblest work OF God, has been
gathered to his fathers.
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Know NOTHING TRIuMPHs.-Fart accounts
from the town elections in New York, report more
Know Nothing victories.
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A CARD.-In answer to the inquiry of
Citizen in the Dispatch of March 18th, have
ly say that have never said did not expect 70 be
reelected that did not design being candidate
for e-electIon.-
| have now been nearly four years in the office,
during which time | have endeavored to discharge
the duties of Superintendent of the City Gss Works
have given satisfaction, I hope il may be the pieas
ure of the citizens t. elect me again.
NH LTD Very respectfully.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE or VIRGINIA "A
meeting OF the graduates Of the Medical College Of
Virsinia, will be held in the middle Lecture Room OF
The College Building, at 4 O'Clock THIS AfTEh.
NOON, for the purpose OF organizing society OF
Alumni A full attendance is desirable.
fv,h
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THE CENTRAL AND ALEXANDRIA ROADS,
We publish below a letter from Col. FON-
TAME, which we are pleased to see sets the
Company of which he is President right on
the subject of the rumor noticed by US yes
terday. His letter will be perfectly salts
factory to all who were concerned about the
rumor aforesaid:
OFFICE VA CENTRAL RAILROAD Co,
Richmond March 80, 1855.
To the Editors of the Dispatch:
GENTLEMEN: In your paper of this morn
ing you mention, ut is a matter of public
rumor that regulation exists between these
roads discriminating against Richmond, and
we give this rumor place In our paper,
hoping it is not true, and that we may be able
to contradict it.
If / could have heard of this attempt of
an enemy to iniure US before it was circu-
lated in your paper, l would have been graf
flied, but will thank you to publish t0-mor
row this short note.
The officers of the Central Railroad haze
not made any arrangements discriminating
against Richmond, nor have they made any
arrangement "by which cars from Alexan-
dria for Staunton are allowed to pass with
out break Of bulk on the Central road"
The mutual interchange of freight ears on
the two roads is q subject now about TO en-
gage the attention of the two companies; but
trust the citizens Of RichmondAre not 50
ready to credit improbable runners, circula.
ted to iDjure us, as to make it necessary for
me to assure them that, whenever these ar
rangements may be made, the interests Of
this city will be properly attended to.
They have the most reliable guarantee
for this. To say nothing of the thoroug
identity Of feelings on this subject, the pei
feet identity of interest between the city an
the Railroad Company will insure the pre-
! lection of the interests of the city.
Very respectfully,
T.. FONTAINE President
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JOHN PEARCE.

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF RICH
MoND.-I respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of City Gauger.
NH -tde$ SAMPSON JONES.
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To MY FRIENDS AND FELLow-CiTIzENs
Il respectfully announce myself csnd idste for
election to the office of GRAIN MEASURER, for
the port of Richmond.
NH 3O-5t l.. III. LUCK.
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A. WILKINSON.

To THE VOTERs OF THE CITY OF RIcH.
MoND:-I respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the Office of CAPTAIN OF THE
NIGHT WATCH.
NH Glide A. WILKINSON.
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AUCTION NoTIoE-The attention of the
&c. THIS MORNING, commeuc cling at 10 O'Clock. at
which time will be offered lot of Goods that must
be sold. LARUS SHINE.
NH 3t-ft AuctiOueers.
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To THE VOTERS OF RICHMOND Il re-
spectfully myself candidate for the ofice
of Manager of the Poor House." and IL it should
be the pleasure Of my fellow citizens to elect ne,
promise to devote my best energies to discharge the
duties of the office.
NH 29-tde JOHN PEARCE.
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In reply to the enquiry OF MANY Voters
in different parts OF the city, declare myself can
didse for the office of Superintendent of the City
Gas Works; and if it should be the pleasure Of my
felow-ctizens to elect to this post, pledge my
best exertoas to fill 1t to the satisfaction of lLe
whole community. Respectfully.
NH 22-tde THOs Ii. WYNNE.