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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

UNDERGROUND AGENT The Empire Democrat,
published at Holly Springs Miss, shows up an
agent of the Underground Railway, who Is travel
Ing in that county. His name is Peter Wycoh, and
herepresents himself as commercial agent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

WE have frequently heard the celebrated
German Bittsrs, sold by DR.. c. n. Jackson l2O Arch
street, Philadelphia spoken of in terms of the high
est commendation. and honestly believe that it is
one of the best medicines advertised for the COM
plants for which it is recommended. They are plea
stances by the most delicate stomach. The prefs
far and wide. have united in commencing this inva
liable remedy for dyspepsia. debility, &c end such
the healing effects sf this penacea, that hope
it may be introduced to every family where dyspep-
Ria has or is likely to have a Victim.
Agents for this city--Messrs PURCELL, LADD 4
Co, and BENNETT BEERS, Druggsts.
fs l9-d2w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

FATAL AFFRAY An stfray occurred near
sumpter, Ala, on the 18th of February, between
A. F. Summerlin and David Curry, In which the
former was killed. Curry was arrested and held
TO bail In the SUM OF 500, for his appearance at
court
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

orANisH AND EHcLrsH FLAGS Enrvrrsn- r.
Havana ffensa ofths 18th says thst On tbe prsvio.
morning On Enssh war steamer hsd len fha -. =
hsvsns. with several sompasiss and tsoops flsn -.
Island on bsafd-peshspa isasJs. 10 sssriso. soms
place In the interior
"The stesmern says the same paper. ssbov. :, -.
ms:thesd unfurled 20 the wind, and proadIy saa M
spsi0 snS s.eh cth.r he bsass Of
~ IA ua. ifeumsfanees fsw minufes sftsrwey1a one
=. .ne large English ships Of war, which have Ssss
s sud En.;, y the port ..iied out with the span
head The var steamer Gen. iaez nsrf ..s5ss ~
Y the same ssni6caut STYLE ThIs delisht
,s;s sssSle We. Witnessed fiom the wharves bs en-
hoatins side By side, from the peak Of EasI;ss s,
vessels, al msy comprehend the meaning snd uh,t
may De expected ffom sneh . union cJur anssn
ricsn policy" ~ A1's-
ST Louis The population Of 81 Louis, according
% census Just taken. !: 81 642 ncludns 7s6 color.
ed persons, which is increase Of about II 600 see
the census Of 1s52-'5S The population Of IN. citv
and suburbs viii reach nearly I26,te
The KrSNEY ExPEDIrIoN Hon. Vim. Cost
johnson, of MARYLAND presdenf Of the Genital Ame.
.iesn Company. has addressed letter to Secretary
atcy assuring him TIN thie expedition ID in every
cl.s one intended merely to settle end
company over which he presdes.
Miss CArHAaINE Hays reapsd a rich harvess in
saney ere she left that city for Melbourre-s,mc
IVY rom n,ne concerts besides presents of plate
Ths JeUe. q visit was enc continued Triumph
the Queen OF Eneand could hardly have received
more attention. Music evidently hath yery NV.
srful charms at the aatipodes
THE NEXT Corn CRoP.-The season for plsutius
nntt;u m ss nana IN eeerss newspapers advise tie
Maine State COLONIZATION soe;etv No. o,..r,xsa
10 10 Portland last Wedne nesday, with the Hon. Ether
sh'pley IS President.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.-A young man named
Patrick Kennedy has been committed to prison
In New Orleans, to await trial on charge of muir.
der, in killing James Cruise.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

fRoGnEss OF THE ALVAREZ REVOLUTION IN
mExrco.-Advices from Acapulco to the 5th ult sn.
nounce the presence of Gen. Alvarez In that city,
wnere ne had been enthusiastically received and
entertained with great ball, which was attended
oy the American and English Consuls. He was to
have left In few days, 1t Is said, with an army
OF 5000 men. for the capital of Mexico. On the
march to the capital they expect to be reinforced
oy 1oOo troops, and will proclaim Gen. Alvarez
President Of the Republic pro tenn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

MISSISSIPPI PoLITIcs.-A Mississippi paper
comes out for General Patrick Henry, as the next
Whig candidate for Governor of that State. Gen.
is descendant of Patrick Henry, of Revo-
lutionary fame
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

Joel Smith, gentleman well known to the poll
tical and business community, died in nAbbevile, s.
c., the 10Th His district, in his death, has lost
one of its best and most esteemed citizens
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

TENNESSEE PoLITICs.-Col Meredith P Gentry
has announced himself as candidate for Cover
nor of Tennessee. He has hitherto acted with
the Wing party. II is probable that Gov. John
son will be the Democratic candidate
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

FIRE.-On the night of the 10Th February, tn,
residence of Capt. James Williams, in Chattanoo
ga, Ala, was destroyed by fire. Loss betwee,
S3, 600 and $4,000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

NAVY APPROPRIATION BILL.-On Monday, the
navy appropriation bill was perfected In commi,
tee of the whole, and ordered to be reported to
the House. The appropriations for the several
navy yards which left blank In the bill as re-
ported from the Committee of Ways and Means,
ua ra led nm as Eallows.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

PACING MATcH,-sA pacing match for $3.50 side,
was won last Saturday in Charleston, by "The Ma
Jor,r in two straight heats, over "Tom's Mare
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

TAKEN INA lottery dealer in Mobile was late,
ly taken in to the tune of $1,000, by stranger
who had skfully altered the numbers on a worth
less ticket so as to make it prize
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

FLETCHER's HAIR Tonic excels every
thrg for Identifying and improving the hair No
toilet table Is compiSt without it, and single trial
Id qoits sufficient to show its good effect The great
success of the Tonic has brought up host of iita.
tors, (who know much the treatu ent of the
hair as the man in the nloon,) whose noxious mix
tures have produced SO much mischief and annoy
ance .
Persons wishing the original and genuine article,
can be supplied by tbs manufacturer.
JOHN JOHNSON,
At AtEoBsoN's Hair Dressing Saloon,
fe "a Under American Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

IL of large stock of FILES, direct from the best
mann ufacturers Ia England, conssting Of
Hand, Mill and Pit Saw Files
Flat, s and Square Bastard Files
Flat, half round and square Smooth FLEE
Hand Smooth, Bastard and Equalling Files
Flat and half round 2d-Cut Files
With variety of other Files suitable for machs.
nists and blacksmiths, all Of which We offer for sale
yery low. SMITH ROBERTS,
de "a "a Pearl st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

Mansield, Ohio, Mr.. Barber, a. operator IN tel
egrsph ofIlce, was witness, and was ordered by
the Coart 10 reveal the contents of certain mes-
sage which bad passed over the wirea, This he 70
fused to do, and was committed to jail
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

JEo W. WRIGHT 81 Co. are prepared
to receive sll kinds of Producs and Merchandise on
Sorase ct their Ware house the Dock, on as res-
sonable terms es it can be taken in the city.
fe lS-6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

WE think we are justified in saying, that
no other Pill, remedy for Liver complaint, has
gained 50 deserved the reputation enjoyed by
DR.. MLAsE's CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS. AS an
evidence hat they will cure, read the following
tificate from lady residing in own city:
NEW YORK, January %, 1852.
This ia to certify that have had the liver COM
plant for six years and never could get any medi-
cine to halp until | commenced using DR..
&'Lane's Celebrated Liver Pills. l can now say to
the public, that they have completely cured me
and do hereby recommend them to oil persons sf-
fcted with diseased liver. They will cure, Try
them. MARIA EVANS, No. 93 Lewis st.
P. S.-Tbe above valuable remedy, also Dr.. Nc
Lanes Liver Pills, now be had ct all respece-
BILE Drug Stores in this city.
e Purchasers will please be caseful to ask for,
and take none but Dr. MLANE'S VERMIFUGE.
All Others in comparison. are worthless.
fe 16-GNclw
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DUNAWAY IN JATL-There vas g

~ mitted to the Jail of Henrico Comfy on the 9Th
day of December 1854. a negro man named MINOR,
a. runaway slave and a. the property OF George
Todd of Caroline County. The said negro Ia feet q
inches high, about 40 years old, black complexion,
little grey, and had on when committed greyish
casinett coat, dark pants and old wool hat. His
owner will come forward, prove properly, pay
charges and take him out of Jail or he will be dealt
with according to law.
jan 2s-d6w u. w. TIMRERLAKE. DIS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

SuIcIDE.-Jabez Gilreath, worthy and estimable
citizen of Greenville, s c., shot himself in room
over his store, on the Goth of February Five days
previously, he wrote letter, giving directions as
to his family arrangements. 1t Is probable, how
ever, that bis mind was affected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

The Lowell advertiser understands thai the Jack
son Musketeers OF that city have sued Mayor Law
renee and Adjutant General Stone, for ransackint
their Armory, carrying otftheir arms, equipments
papers, q ;, In their absence. The damages are
laid M $1,000
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

SAm'L CARY, Dealer in Paper Material,
(RAGs, RoPEs, sAGGING, &c.) South Frarklin ST.,
: doors West of Old Ma ket, buys small az well as
large lots fs 9-d6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01
THE DAILY DISPATCH

~ The circulstion of the DAILY DIsPATt3H
RoSc c4nsacssoly that OF all the Dailypepers Of
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

In the Pennsylvania Legislature, ON Saturday.
resolutions passed both houses requesting their
to resist the passage OF the bill allow
Ing credit Of three years for duties on railroad
iron.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

DAMAGES kw RnEp.-The widow Of Mr. Willisu q
Horn fireman. who was killed at the junction Of the
New Castle tDsl railroad Ia Arsnst las proseou.
iod the r, W: and B srtirosd for dsmssss and ..
the request Of the parties th Court ordered an arh
trstscu, which awarded her 5,tte,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01
Si' Al. "a bLtEh q SO-t ffoprfetors,
Wholesale Druggists, Eeitimof
PURCELL, LADp l. CO.,
ANents, hfchun0uG.
And by Druggists and Merchants generally throus ss
oat Virginia. fs la-d&eJ2t

REv. JOHN LANAHAN suffered long; tried
the most eminent physicians; had his throat eau
teriged; became unable to preach ;-nothing but
strong desire to induce the thousands who dying
from the same fatal disease of which he has been
relieved, induces him thus publicly to speak out
We ssy to the afflicted with Dyspepsia, Cough,
TINCTURE the weight of testimony makes i.
criminal TO defer. You owe It to yourself family
and friends to make the trisfor all female disedscs
and for delicate children, it 10 sovereign remedy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

The National lntelligencer gives the present Cen
Court of Claims bin. the Ccneuiar and Diplomatic
bill and the Reorganiza alton of tho Navy, arc iuasy
characterized as acts of great merit and promises
usefuiness
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

Posr oFrIcE RoBBERs Thomas J. Walton, a
clerk la the j o. at Salem, Ohio, and Joseph 8
Wilson, son OF the Post Master, have been arrested
on charge OF post office robbery. They are not 20
yeers OF age-Atb Reg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

EURoPE.-Persons wishing to send their
DAGUERREorYPEs to Europe, ere informed that
they have them taken in superior and durable
style, warranted not to be affected by exposure to
salt air. M SIMONS,
fe Is ISL Main ct.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

T. A Mckay, of Naples, Ontario county, ". York,
writes to tho dortsuiturst that hs raissd from, ons
acre Of lard, eleven thouFand pounda Of Issbeiis
s,epes- ever fys and half tons,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

peal ESTATE.-We have for sale q
~ desirable Buiiding Lot. situsted on Grace, be-
tween 23h and 10Th streats fronting 33 feet and run
n ng back f57 feet to 10 foot alley
III the property 10 not disposed OF privately by the
18th inst, it will be sold 81 Fable Auction on that
esy, at o,cicck, r. M. ssls to take place Gu The
premises. Apply to
fs1s LARUs 4 SHINE.
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= The above REWARD will be paid for tho
appre heuson and delivery of FLEMING to me at
the Jail of Henrico county. FLEMING is about 40
years old 5 feet or inches high, stout made has
bluff face ana fiat He has been an ice hauar to
Richmond or Its suburbs where he ID probably con.
cealed by some person. All pereuns are caufiored
against hsrboring employing said negro, a. they
will be prosecuted to the extent Of the law
fe lots ALEX,R r. HUTCHESON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

FROM TExAs-Iadian Matters &c The Austrian
(Texss) Times, of recent date, has the following
additional news from the frontier:
German named Lennedecker had a store in
the vicinity of Fort Chadborne. He was In the
habit of trading with the Indiana. He sent word
to the Southern Camanches of the expedition now
fitting out at Fort Claiborne, to move against
those who were known to have been engaged in
the affairs with Captain Van Buren and others
The Indians Immediately took advantage of the
intormaiion he was also caught trading for stolen
mules with Indians. Capt Calhoun called upon
him and demanded the mules; was told they had
been sold. He made l. deliver up the purchase
money, and gave him "a hours to leave that ycini.
ty or he would turn him over to the tender merces
OF the Rangers. He left in a few hours. The
money refunded to the purchasers of the
mules, and they were delivered to the owner, who
Yves on the ground. About this time a wagon be-
longing to Mr. King, OF Fort Belknap, was en- route
for Fort claiborne; when at the point known
the Round Mountain, party Of Shsnaco's band
searched the wagon, In order to iod Mr. Smith,
the owner of the aforesaid mules, declaring their
intention to kill him.
OF The state of the revolution in Mexico and on
the frontier the Brownsville Flag says, that Ger.
Comonfort, the commander of the forces In South
Mexico, under the Alvarez movement, still main
tains the field against the national forces. over
which he claims to have gained several recent vic
tories Gen. Comonlort has addressed his soldiers
In an encouraging manner, exhorting them TO re-
main firm, and assuring them that the reign of San
tn Anna 10 approaching its close. On the frontier
adjacent to Texas, all is represented as being at
the present time, quiet-but the bursting of gath
ering cloud OF revolution is foi etold.
SUICIDE AT A MASQUERADE IN TERRE HAUTE -
We learn from Mr.. Lawrence, express messenger,
that a man named Fem. O Pru,sian by BIRTH who
was civil engineer on the Terre Haute and Alton
Railway, committed suicide at Terre Haute yes
terday morning. He was In attendance at mas
querede, and coolly remarked TO a couple of la
dics that be believed he would retire and shoo,
himself. One of the ladies jocnarly replied tha,
he should do 80. A report wss soon heard, aud In
an adjoining room the unfortunate man was found
weter!ng In his gore II was at first supposed be
had killed himself outright but 1t proved that the
ball. entering the roof of the mouth, turned upward
and lodged In the front part OF the head destroying
for day, or may be week No cause was as
signed for the act.-Indiandpolis Journal, Feb 81
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

BALTIMORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.-THE reli-
gious body. composed OF over three hundred
preachers Of the Methodist Church, win meet 10
Baltimore on "Wednesday, March 7th. The body
represents nearly all the State of Maryland, the
District Of Columbia and portions Of Pennsylvania
aud Virginia. Bishop Waugh, assisted by othel
Bishops, will preside.
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THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-

WARD..Ths subscribers will pay the above
reward for both OF the Negroes described below or
SioO for either Of them BOB IL a dark orange COM
piexion, about q years of age, dresses rnsrkaby
neat and has q small mark in his right eye. JOE
his brother Is about the cslcr perhaps little
brighter. Both are remarkably we'll spoken senteel
nssrses Bob took with him when he left $500 m
Nerth Caroiioa money. liberal reward will also
De PAID for the recovery and return of the uon-y.
ia @9-ts JONES 4 SLATER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

WALTER HARRlsoN-office corner of
Main and 10th streets-has resumed the practice of
Law ia all the Courts held in the city of Richmond.
Fs 1S-InS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

AN APPEAL FOR AID.-The citizens of Grenada
Miss, have published card, appealing for aid in
behalf of the sufferers by the recent conisgration
in that place. They say:
We believe that our fellow citizens ct distance
would regard US as wanting in those traits th at
make man really noble. If from US there did not
emanate al appeal for our friends and neighbors
We, therefore, ask you only to do your duty, for
no man is beyond the reach of misfortune, SO that
the sacred flame may be kept burning on true Cha
rtys Altar that when 1t Is your turn to suffer- you
may have friends to help.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

SusrESsIoNs.-We learn tssys the Mobile News)
that several suspensions have taken place among
our merchants, but these will doubtless be tempo
rary, as high rive. will furnish them with ahund.
ant means to meet their obligations. Mobile has
wthstood the hard times better than any other city
In the Union, and we doubt jet, whether an ebso
lutte failure viii occur this season.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

DRs. ATWOOD S. CHASE, Homeopathic
Physicians and Surgeons No. l57 Main street, over
Buffers L Simons' Bookstore Richmond, Va.
fe 24-ln
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Mrs Jsee Gamble recently died Ia PrsbIe county,
Ohio, sssd ie5 years
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wv apprehension of our negro man. OTWAY
VINO absconded from our bls on Saturday last. He
Is ABOUT forty years of age, stout and about feet
INCHES high; his complexion not very black; his in
teligence more than commoa.
If fapprehendea at . distance, the reward Will be
paid. and If in or about the city, half tina. sum
tests HAXALL & co.
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RUNAWAYs.
IN DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran

IT'D DOAA6hO hEWAhU.-HAn away
~ on the evening of the 2lst Of the present
month. my negro woman MARY ANN. She is
about y years old dark complexion, and had on a
dark calico dress There no marks ~ reeolect-
20. but evnces much confusion when couversed
With Any Information leadina to her recovery win
thankinily received; or for her apprehension and
qehvery 20 ms, at ki chic DuGnsvant's, c,rper of
Bank and 10th streets. will pay q reward Of Si6.
fe 24-6s HENRY aOWER9
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

Coon MEDICINES. Long-continued and
systematic putting will succeed in bringing apv
worthless nes'ram before the puhlic-but lacking
assumed: We desre merely TO mske sTABLER,S
aNoOfNE CHERRY EXPECToRANT known to
the public feeling confident that good me d cine
which has been endorsed by so,oe of the brightest
ornsments of the medical faculty, will realize lie
own popularity and one which will be as lasting as
me geec effects It's use Is constantly producing This
exceiie Mt medicine sveiy efficient In Coughs Colds
Bronchitis. and other diseases of the lungs and
throat Ii has been productive of beneficial results
ia ereat number of in different parts of the
country; and physicians of the highest standing are
In the habit Of using that ard STABLER'S DfAR-
RHQA CORDIAL In their prac:ice
ESr See descriptive pamphleta, to be had gratis Of
the Agents.
Price for each only so cents, or six bottles for
81 50.
&. Il. sTABLER L CO., Proprietors,
Wholesals Druggists, Baltimore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

RECENT DEATHs-Nathaniel Lord, an old and
respected merchant, died in New York, on the 25th
February. He was a native of Connecticut, lived
some years in Augusta, Geo, but had resided In
New York for the .last thirty years. Charles Nc
Davit, well known printer, died In New York on
the same day. Walter Smoot, for many years one
OF the most active merchants Of Georgetown, died
In that nlace last Saturday
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-01

LATER FROM HAvANA.-The schooner Aid bai
arrived at Charleston from Havana, which port she
left on the 10Th February. The Standard has ad
vices by her to the effect that Havana still contin-
ued under great excitement. The government had
seized number of the coasting vessels, and had
taken possession of the railroads for government
purposes. Nothing, however, had been heard oi
any movement towards descent upon the Island,
and the people themselves were profoundly bewil-
dered By the whole proceeding