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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-17
DEREMPTORY AND EXTENSIVE

E9EhEMF Onf a N - EAIENSIN Il
Il SALE ON THE PAMUNKEY RIVER, OF
LANDS, SLAVES, STOCKS. IMPLEMENTS AND
CROPS-Havng the llth December, 1854, sold
at Auction, the Estates called =" Difficult Hil' and
"Maxon," the remainder of the valuable landed
fore advertised, beginning on TUESDAY, the 10th
January. 1885, on the premises (if fair if not the
next fair day at the hour of IL O'Clock, with that
really valuable and productive Estate called "Bleak
HILL" containing about 1000 situated In the
county of King William, the Pamupkey River
imu ediately opposite to Horn Quarter" on which
/ reside.
After the sale OF the land all of the personal estate
thereon consisting of a large number of most yaua-
BILE Slaves: all the Mules Oxen Cattle, Hogs crops
of Corn, Fodder, &c. will be sold.
Horn Quarter" sycamore Grove" and the other
Lands heretofore advertised, will be sold at Auction
on the premises on TUESDAY. the Goth February
1855, on the terms heretofore announced.
For further desert pton of these Estates reference
Ia made to late advertisement in the Richmond
Enquirer, and to handbills circulated various parts
of the country
TERMs-For the " Bleak Hill" Estate, one.third
cash, satisfactory endorsed gotiabs note at
months, interest added balance at and years. for
negotiable notes, interest added, and all of said
notes secured by Trust Deed. For the Slaves CATH
months credit bearing interest for satisfactory
endorsed negotiable notes.
For the perishabe Estate, all sums un6er $50 cash.
that amount months credit, for bonds bearing
interest, with good security; but an endorsement
will be made the said bonds, that il they be paid
remitted. GEORGE TAYLOR.
Near Hanover Court House, Va.
Sale conducted by GoDDIN APPERsoN, Aucts.
ia IL
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE

pRICK HOUSE AND VACANT LOTS
- AT ROCKETS, AT AUCTioN.-On MON
DAY, 22d Jan, at 81 o'clock p NJ upon the pre-
misses. will be cold that new Brick House and Gro
Gerry Stand, at Rockets, near Williams Brick-ya,d
on Williamsburg Avenue, recently occupied by Mr..
VIM. Ryan. Tho location and arrangement of this
property renders livery suitable for retail grocery
stand.
After which, will be sold two Building LOTS, ad-
joining.
TERMS: One-thrd cash. balance at 8 and months,
with interest added. aud secured by trust deed.
ia is TAYLOR WILLIAMS. Aucts
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WANTS.

w AN L + D-By a respectable White
w Gil, situation CHAMBERMAID and
SEAMSTRESS, or NURSE-ia a private family
preferred Apply at this Office. ia Fits
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pennsylvania TREASURER The gentleman
elected Treasurer of Pennsylvania is named Sliser,
not "Sliier, reported by telegraph to US yester-
day. He is Wing and Native American and re-.
ceved 60 votes-his competitor, Democrat, receiv,
ed s..
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BY TAYLOR & WILLIAMS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL

| THRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ES-
- 4 TATE ON MAIN BETWEEN lsT AND 2D
81 ZEE :, AT AuGIioN.By yiree Of Deed
Fulton dated 9Th September 1852 and recorded in
the CLERK 9 Office of Richmond Hastings Court,
shall, on SATURDAY, Goth of January, 1856, at 81
O'Clock P. M upon the premises sell the property
conveyed in said Deed. being Lot of Land on the
South side of MAN, between LIST and I'd streets front
l65 feet, bounded on the Fact by the property CON
veyed to said Fulton by Thomas Samanni and wife
on the West by the Lot owned by the heirs of John
Lipscombe, decd
The title to tae above property is believed to be
undoubted; but acting as Trustee, shall convey only
with special warranty.
log the sale, as well of the bonds mentioned in
said Deed, with all interest thereon. amounting to
about Sl5so and the remainder payable in manner
TAYLOR & WILLIAMS Aucts. jaI0
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
= LAND NEAR THE CITY.-By consent Of the
parties, and in conformity with the provisions of
in HeErico County Court, will be sold on THURS
DAY, 18th of January, 1856, ct u O'Clock NJ, upon
tact of land lying West of and near to the city RI
| richmond, known as " RAVENSWOOD," contain
ing 73a and adjoining the lands of R. r. Duval
r. d Mitchell and others
This land is beautifully situated; portion heavily
wooded, With improvements. &c and will probably
be divided into several parcels to suit purchasers.
TERMS-As stated in the Trust Deed, require cash
sufficient to pay expenses of saei and 81 ia %. with
interest from the ist of January, 1854; S74 % with
from the LIST Ct January 1894 payable Is.
grantor in the said Deed of Trust may direct but it
is probable, however. that an arrangement more IA
yorable to purchasers nay be en- made By request Of
Auctioneers.
AFTER the sale of the land will be sold
fne young MULES, l good WAGON, superior
MICH COWS, HORSE, &c. T.&w
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"ANTED-TO RENT-A niece of
w Land from 10 to IS acres, suitable for Mar.
ket Garden, with House it. Address up" at
this Office. la 17-Ste
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CALIFORNIA NEWS


The papers received last night contains the de-
tails of the news brought by the Northern Light
busthere Is little OF interest to add TO the items
ceived ty telegraph.
On the 18th OF December, Henry kerrison, POI
liceman, was stabbed by Mrs. Lizzie Howard Sui
livan,a young woman of 20. She Immediately
tried to destroy herseI but was prevented. Sc
ducsiou and breach OF promise of marriage are her
reasons Kerrison was wounded severely in the
breast the knife penetrating to the lung but it was
thought he would recover.
John Hogan, late Marshal OF the Town of Oak
land, had absconded with, one account says, Sl5,'
000 another 100000 of the corporation money His
securities were responsible.
On the 10Th, James McCabe, an Attorney, 55
years old, formerly of Michigan, was seriously
wounded by David b. Akey, formerly of Wooster.
Akey bad tailed TO support his wife and she left
him He charged Nee. with having alienated her
affections.
bed of gold has been struck by company In
New York HILL Nevada county, from which So,
900 worth of auriferous quartz was taken in two
hours.
Yankee Sullivan had been arrested for prize
lighting.
French woman appeared a miner near San
Diego Hill. The owners of canal who rent their
to other miners, do not charge her anything.
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SPIRIT OF TIE MORNING PRESS.

The Union praises Mr.. Fuller. of Pennsyl-
ssnia, for the nationality of his sentiments
upon the slavery question, as illustrated in
his replies made yesterday to the queries of
Mr.. Walker, of Alabama, saying:
"With a view to settle the difficulty, no
doubt, MIR. Fuller yesterday addressed tho
House, and in n brief speech of great good
sense and excellent temper he defined his po-
sition, which, including his prompt response
to Mr.. Percy Walker, of the Mobile district
may be summed up as follows Acquiescence
in the legislation of Congress on the Nebraska
bill as a final settlement of that question on
the principle Of popular sovereignty, and a
distinct refusal to assist in restoring the Mis-
souri, Compromise. We heard this avowal
with much pleasure, and desire, here and
now, to express our thanks to him for the in
voluntary tribute which he paid to a great
democratic principle.
Mr.. Fuller, however, did not say that he
was willing to apply the principle of the Ne
brsska bill In the organization of any future
Territories, nor is it understood that he is sep
Grated from the Know Nothing party, between
whose unconstitutional tests and oaths and
the democratic party there is an impossible
gulf.
The InteLligeneer is to-day devoted to news
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that have been reared by the

monuments that have been reared by the
hand OF affection to perpetuate the memory Of
loved ones departed, and furnishing perfect
contrast to the surrounding green, glittering
| In the sunlight like the white Caps on the
rolling pillows Of the ocean. Nature seems
to have designed this spot for a great resting
Plaee 1or the departed Everything round
and about 1t seems to rob the dark tomb of
more than half its gloom, and beautifully bar-
! monlses to refute the idea that death is an
eternal sleep, and to confirm and establish the
conseling thought Tor truth p that il is but a
quiet resting place, where the weary soul, worn
down by disease, affection, or age, may tarry
for awhile. and, purging itself Of decaying
mortality, put on the mantle of immortal
youth.
The chief point of attraction in our city dur
ing the christmas holidays, will be the ladies
fair, which will commence in the Union Hotel
buildings, on the evening of the oath The
ladies OF the station, for the benefit of which
this fair is to be held, wiz: west Georgetown
NJ L church, have been actively engaged
tor some time making preparations for it, and
from the character Of those engaged in il and
the zeal manifested by them, it will be an af-
falr OF the most pleasing and agreeable char
acter. The object of these ladies is to secure
funds sufficient to complete their beautiful
house of worship, and have it dedicated before
their talented and deservidly popular minister,
| the Rev. Mr. Speake, leaves for Conference.
We would advise all the readers of the Star
| to call on Jenny and Arney, Bridge street, for
their Christmas fxins. At either of these
places, any and every article necessary for
the occasion can be found in great profusion,
and upon the most pleasing terms. And those
fathers, sons, or young men who may desire
the handsomest kind of Christmas presents
tor their wives, daughters, sisters, or sweet
hearts, had better 60 at once to Seymour's,
and procure set of his superlatively- beauti-
full Furs
The weather continues beautiful and mild
for the season, which leads us to hope that
navigation upon both our river and canal will
continue open and unobstructed for some time
70 come yet. Business upon each continues
steady, but not very active
we are pleased to learn that Mayor Addi-
son was so far recovered yesterday from his
recent severe bodily affliction as to be able to
get to his Office
The Hour market continues inactive. with n
tendency to decline under the news from the
North. The stock on hand is fair, but not
heavy. Holders are demanding SIS. S7t, but
buyers refuse to operate extensively at that
price Wheat-GoOd red 81 IS, white 81 so:
coming In quite freely. No change in corn or
oats Pork, in wagons, begins to come in
more freely selling at So. 50aS8.75 quality
generally very superior. SPECTATOR.
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PERSONAL.
go. Mr.. Benton looks younger a.

80. Mr.. Benton looks younger and better
to-day than five years ago
go. Mr.. Wise, the Governor elect of Vir-
ginia, was in the House hall to-day
-. Stevens, the Boston landlord, has gone
to Europe.
80. Mr.. and Mrs. Florence are playing to
crowded houses in Petersburg, Va.
....Gabriel Ravel, with his troupe and the
Martinetti family, is at San Francisco.
80. Messrs. Mason d Bros, (book publish
ers,) have commenced an action for libel
against the Now York Tribune
80. Ex-senator Salmon P Chase, Governor
elect OF Ohio, was In the House hall to day,
looking in fine health.
80. Hon. John P. Hale lectured in Phila
delphia last evening before the anti-Slavery
Society.
-. Senator Jones left for the North yes
terday; Senators Seward and Wilson are also
absent.
80. Lord Stanhope, Tennyson and Col. Raw
hnSon, are going about lecturing" this win
ter in England
-. Banks" and "anti- Banks" as in
1855, again divide the two opposing parties at
Washington.
-. Rev. DR.. Vinton leetured at New York.
on Monday evening, before the Protestant
episcopal Brotherhood Subject-The Cen
tleman.
80. Vattemare, since he received, as an
American, the decoration of tie Legion of
Honor, is called the "jackdaw in Eagles
feathers"
80. kIbourn, the Boston merchant, who
was supposed TO have committed suicide few
weeks ago, has gone to Europe, with $40, 900
OF other people money i'll his pocket.
80. Rev. Mr.. Milburn, the eloquent blind
preacher, so well remembered in this city, is
lecturing at the Lowell Institute, In Boston.
with remarkable success Although he lee.
lures upon the same nights as Thackeray, the
English satirist, the great hall of the Lowell
Institute Is overlooking at each lecture
-. S. s. Osgood, the artist, was married
at Turin, on the 7th of November, to Mrs.
Sarah X. GILES, daughter of the late John III.
Rowland, Of New York. The wedding took
place at the American Ambassadors. They
set out afterwards for Greece, Turkey, Syria
and Egypt.
....Gen. Ostensacken, whose military ca
reer extends over forty~eight years, who has
assisted at more than one hundred battles and
combats, in which he has usually been found
In the front ranks, has never received the
slightest wound.
....Mr. Stevens iron battery for harbor de-
fence, building at HOboken, and which is in
tended to be shot and she'll proof, is now so
TAR advanced as to be covered with its outside
casing, and the plan sufficiently developed as
TO allow of the exercise Of judgment as to the
feasibility of the design. The dimensions are
given as follows: 400 feet long, As feet wide,
and 81 feet deep She is to be provided with
ten boilers, and two propellers driven by eight
engines. The editors of the United States
Nautical Magazine express doubt as to the
success of the plan, in its various details.
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE
GEORGETOWN. Dec. %. 1875

uEORGETOWN, Dec. 70, 1855.
Probably no spot in the District has under
gone, In so short time, a more complete met
amorphosis than that now known as Oak Hill
Cemetery. But few short years ago, there
was nothing about it which was at all attrac-
tive, save and except the heavy growth of
trees which covered every part of it, and
which furnished, during the summer months,
cooling shade under which weary denizens
OF the city might refresh themselves for a
while; or Sabbath schools and other parties
assemble TO celebrate the 4th of july and
other public days. But now, how changed !,
where once rude nature held undisputed do
minion, the hand of industry guided by the
skillful direction of the chief engineer, Cant.
De La Roche, and the judicious superintend-
ent, Mr.. Blundon, the deep de6les that once
wound their way among the hills, have been
arohed and filled in the steep declivities
upon either side skilfully graded, and con-
verted into enticing walks and beautiful slopes
tor vaults or grave lots, and where once
nought but rocky barrenness'was to be found
now the beautiful green sward, the modest
rose, the evergreen, and almost every species
OF ornamental shrubbery may be found in
great profusion, to attract and charm the eve.
Here almost everything necessary to form
the beautiful landscape may be seen. From
the giant oak to the tiny evergreen; from
towering hills to the rich ravine beneath, and
from the modest little fountain oozing from
beneath the hills, to the gurgling waters Of
Rock Greek as they rush onward over their
pcbbly bed toward the great Potomac with
the whole adorned by multitude of white
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Proceedings of To-Day.

The Senate to-day held brief session,
wherein sundry petitions were presented and
referred. But the House not yet being or
ganized, and therefore it being impossible to
consummate business at this time, they ad-
journed over until Monday next.
In the House, after the reading of the
journal, they proceeded with the sixty-seventh
for Speaker, with the following result:
Whole number of votes cast, 221; necessary
to a choice, Ill:
Mr.: Richardson received IS, Banks 1O4, Full
Ter of Pa. "a, Scattering 10.
Mr.. Smith, of Alabama, here offered a reso.
luton for the selection of the Committees of
Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs leach
composed of nine members) four of each to be
chosen by the Republican party, three by the
democratic party, and two by the Know No
| things. Then the committees Aforesaid TO elect
their own chairmen, and the latter to preside
as Speakers alternately. The House, in the
mean time, to elect their other officers, and to
select their other committees in the same way;
and an hour each day to be set apart for the
reception of bills. The final Speaker to be
elected whenever they can effect choice.
Mr. Bocock explained that the adoption of
this proposition would be contrary to the law
of 1897.
Mr.. Jones, of Tenn addressed the House
IN explanation of the provisions of the law
which made the election of a Speaker neces-
sarily the first business done by new Con-
gress; it being his duty to swear in all the
members before they could legally transact
any business.
Mr.. Grow read the law in question (of 1880
for the information of the House.
Mr.. Smith, of Ala resuming the floor, ar
gued the adoption of his scheme
Mr.. Cadwallader spoke against the propo
sition. Lie held that the current contest was
comment upon the question whether Ameri-
cans could govern America properly Mr. c..
then pronounced an eulogy upon the Demo-
cratic platform, which created much merri-
mcnt on the other side of the House. He held
that its adoption and observance would prove
sufficient to get the House out of its existing
| difficulty.
Mr.. C. continued his speech for some time in
explanation of the position of parties.
Mr.. McMullin next addressed the House,
also, upon the same topic, explaining, ALSO the
position of the South upon the slavery qucs-
ton.
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EXTRA NOTICE.

THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD BEG LEAVE
Il to call the attention Of his customers 10 the
fact that all accounts will be rendered before
January LIST, 1856, when II is confidently hoped
that all will settle promptly II is absolutely ne
cessary.
We would also take this occasion to thank our
friends for the very liberal patronage bestowed
upon our efforts for the last two years, and as
sure them that our arrangements are now per-
fect, and all goods will be warranted as represent
cd, and at New York prices.
JOSEPH l.. SAVAGE,
eign of the Gilt Saw,
Pa. avenue, between 10th and llth SITS.
dec 2O-6t (InteD
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

For useful things and thing, for sport
The gay and ekriouS hers resort.
DICHEY & CO NO s92 SEVENTH, BE-
III tween ID and streets, respectfully announce
to their customers and the public in general that
they have received large and beautiful selection
Of TOYS and other FANCY GOODS, which
they offer at unusually low prices
N. B TO THE LADIES-wea are nowclo.ipe
out the entire balance Of rich DRESS TRIM
NIN6S, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, &c at a
great reduction from former prices, as we are
about TO change the character OF our business.
dec Got
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ARNY,S CONFECTIONERY.


NOW Is THE TIME AND THIS is THE
Y place, to engage your Christmas and New
Years CAKES. such az those for which Nc
were awarded SILVER MEDAL by the Metropoli-
tan Mechanics Institute last winter An elegant
lot now on hand; also, a splendid assortment OF
BON BONS, CUPIDS, and FANCY GOODS.
for all kinds Of Entertainments, at the shortest
notice, and on the most reasonable terms, in any
part Of the District
Georgetown, ID. c., Dec 17-2w
lint, Union, & Organ)
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BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS

BOOKS FOX CHRISTMAS
GRAY & BALLANTYNE, 4s6 SEVENTH
VI ST, have on hand an exceeding
large and fine collection Of elegant /SlsSA
ly Illustrated and bound BOOKSES&~
for the holiday season, comprising s-8.Af&.R
all the New Gift Books, together with English
and American editions Of the Poets and standard
works.
Our collection OF Juveniles is very large and
choice. Some beautiful new ones Just received.
Bibles and Prayer Books in every style Of bind
ing.
Children's Toy Books dissected.
+ Picture Books and Maps, Drawing States, Ca
bias, Writing Desks, &c.
Nstc Books jSsf Tecsirsd.
Luther's Christmas Tree, illustrated
Dunellan Manse; OF, Times and Trials Of the dis
ruption, by Mrs. Patterson
Miss Bunkley's Book, the Escaped Novice
Fanny Ferns Rose Clark
The Blind Girl Of Wirtemburg, by DIR Morris
Prescoups Phillip the Second, vols
GRAY & BALLANTYNE'S
dec l9-J i96 Seventh ST
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the House, yesterday, after we went to
press, debate continued in the way of personal
explanations, in which Messrs. Whitney,
Trafton. Cumback, Cadwallader, Fuller Of
Pa, Sherman, Sage, Todd, Kelly, Walker,
Trippe, Ready, Lake, Ball, Campbell of Ky
participated ere the sixty-sixth ballot was
taken with the following result:
Whole number of votes cast, ga; necessary
to choice, lib.
Mr. Richardson received IS, Mr. Banks LOG,
Mr.. Fuller Of Pa. "a, scattering 9. >
The debate was then further continued by
Messrs. Nichols and Jones Of Tennessee, until
they adjourned.
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FEATHER BUSTERS.

a VERY LAKGE SUPPLY OF THOSE
IA beautiful BRUSHES have just been received
by the subscriber, manufactured to his order, for
housekeepers and public offices, some extra large
for public buildings. Also, a very fine article for
pictures and polished work They are offered
wholesale or retail, at New York prices.
JOS. l.. SAVAGE,
Sign Of Gilt saw,
Pa. avenue, between 10th and 18th streets
dec 2O-6t (Intel6 Newsl
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MISS x. X. McnONAI.n

MISS e, Is. McDONALD
MO. 20 BRIDGE STREET, GEORGET'N,
! Is now selling of her handsome stock Of "A
MILLINERY, comprising beautiful white ~
and cOlOred HATS, VELVETS SATINS, No.
FEATHERS, FLOWERS, &c; all Of which
will be sold low to suit customers. The ladies
are respectfully invited to call and suit them
selves, as there will be no pains spared to please
both in style and price.
For rent, large Parlor and other rooms.
dec 2O-3t
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R@NOTICE TO THE VOTERS of the
~ CITY OF WASHINGTON No ner-

FNOTICE TO THE VOTERS of the
3NA CITY OF WASHINGTON.-Nop per-
son vote at the next election in this city whose
name is not returned by the Board OF Assessors as
subject to the school tax for this wear:
Therefore, every free white male citizen Of the
age Of twenty-One years and upwards, residing in
this city, whose name is not on the poll list and
Board Of Assessors will meet daily, at their room
In the City Hail. from 10 O'Clock a m until 3
O'Clock p. m from the fifteenth to the thirty first
day of December, inclusive, Sundays aud Christ
mas day excepted) for the purpose Of revising the
poll lists Of the several Wards, and Of adding
thereto the names Of such persons as may have
been omitted and Of making corrections In the
same; at which time and place they are hereby
invited TO attend.
THOS. F. HARDNESS.
Secretary to the Beard Of Assessors.
dec 14-dtDec31
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SNOTlCE-AFAIR WILL BE HELD
~ by the Young Ladies Benevolent Society,
for the benefit OF the poor of this city, at Franklin
Hall, corner Of ID and Ninth streets, during the
present week, commencing on TUESDAY EVE
MING, the 18th instant, at O'Clock.
The hall will also be opened on Wednesday
and the following afternoons, at O'Clock, for the
reception Of visitors. dec l7-6t
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BALTIMORE MILLINERY

MISS Nj. PERDUE, WISHING TO CLOSE,
Nl will sell off her elegant stock OF Win ~
ter %ii1e merry at the most reduced PTcss
lnery will do well to call and examine her goods
She has also splendid assortment Of HEAD
DRESSES, at her rooms, over Peaco's Fancy
Store, up stairs, adjoining DR.. Humphreys, Pa.
avenue, between sth and 9th streets.
dec 20-3t&