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Amusements.
FORREST HALL, GEORGETOWN.
GRAND
REGIMENTAL BAIL.

Ts'HE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on behalf o
the First Regiment, Third Brigade of the Militi;
of the District Of Columbia, take great pleasure il
informing the citizens generally, that their FIRST
GRAND RAIL- will be held IT the NATIONAL
THEATRE, on MONDAY EVENING, May 2lst
1855.
The Committee would respectfully beg leave Il
cordially invite the ladies generally and sRcere!,
nope that they will greet us with thu ir appearance
and regret exceedingly that the sh rtness of time
making aHan.enen's compelled them TO dispens,
with Special InvitsIi0n.
Prof Munder has kincly volunteered his service,
as Floor Manager on that occasion.
Tickets 81, and can be procured at Flint's Hotel
VIM. +. Bayly's Stationery Store; Nj. II. Stevens Q
Co., Browns Hotel; Wilson & Hayward's, Unior
Hall and of any OF the Executive Committee.
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION
Col w III Hickey, Capt A Tait,
Lit Col Riley, Capt PB Kew.
Maj Keyworth, Capt JOS Peck
Adjutant bacon, Capt Schwarzmann,
Surgeon Morgan, Capt Devers,
lr Master JcCollnm, Lieut. Cong Mulloy,
Or Master Sergt KiEg, Capt Shekel,
Capt Davis, Capt Jameson,
Cap: Towers, Capt Reese,
Capt Bright,
MANAGERS ON PART OF TIE MILITARY.
WG, hingon Light Infontry.
SerGf Jam Is E.. rOwers, Henry Warner,
Charles E. Nelson.
National Gryss.
sergt Eagan, Jno Bradley,
Corp1 Mcguire.
Boone Rifles.
Pioneer Robinson, Henry Green.
Sergt Buckireham.
National Guard.
Ensign Lloyd, Private Johnson,
Serg't Bishop.
Montgomery Guards
| SeTg't McEniry, Private Ouesry.
Secretary G'SGilivan.
Presdeat's Mounted Guard.
Sergt Hayward John T. Evans.
Samuel Owens.
German Ydgers.
Sergt Rup2eI, Conrad Finkmann.
Julius Vitdt
american Rifemen.
SereI Gibson, JGhn 7. Dom,
Corp1 Champion.
Wcshin>ton Hshiqndcrs
Sgt Campbell, Andrew Balm.
james Narrower
ScoH Guards
SGT keyWor;h George Mexican,
Charles Gasi
Union G4afds.
Or Mr. DOnelly, Ss, Harrison.
MrOCal.ahan
MrTion Rifles.
SGT Fo1weli, s., Call.
Henry Keefer.
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A POET PUBLICLY CR0wNED.-A quite
uncommon ceremony, in this age, at
least, was performed at Madrid in March
last. Tie Spanish poet Quintana was
publicly crowned with laurel, as a sol
emn acknowledgment ofhis genius and
patriotism. The following are the par
ticulars: The ceremony took place in the
palace OF the Senate, and the Queen and
King presided ever it. The ministers
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SODA WATER.

/ HE undersigned having purchased Swans Pat
ont Apparatus for the preparation Of o A
WATER, from Super-CaIbnnl@e OF Soda, re: pect-
fully Infrms the public that the fountain ia now in
fuil and successful operation. This method OF pre-
p RUG eoda Water is warmly recommended by the
Medical Faculties la the Northern and Western
and healthy beverage for all persons but one highly
beneficial In all disorders of the stomach Gi ups OF
all favoFs, Including those of Brandy, Wine, and
Champ gne, freshly manufactured OF the very best
materials, On the premises, always on hand
c. CAUFIER,
ap 3e-eo3Y TO 252 Pa. avenue.
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PROSPERI'S CORNET BAND NO. l

MR.. FREDERICK PRoSPERI begs leave 10 in
lfl form his friends and fIrne. patrons that this
band has been fully rc-orgalized and is now under
bis direction, and he is fully prepared with bar
OF ihe most Scieniinc Musicians in the city, TO fur
nish music for Balls Parties, Paraes Pic Mes Ex-
cHrsions, ac, at the shortest notice possible by ap
plying TO FREDERICK PROSPERI, Leader, CfIAs.
PROSPERl, Conductor; HlLBUS & HITz'S ku-
SIC Depot, OF a PETER TALTAVUL'S, opposite
the Garrison, Garrison street, Navy Yard.
feh 1l-ln<
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NEW AND OLD PIANOS.

NM have row I'm store the largest assortment OF
w Plan = ever Cffere in this city from Hal
lei, Davis x Co, ilacon Raven, and Knsbe,
Gaehle b Co 3 Celebrated manufactures. These
Pianos We guarantee, aid sell upon veiy easy terms
Also, new ri no u ed oGly few months, which
we Offer at the low price of 600 cash a second
hand Piano, sy Andre SIien, for SIS.
A very hne second hand Chickering Piano for
sale or rent at a bargain.
Old Pianos taken in exchangs FOR new.
Always on hand, Stools, Covers, vIolins Guitars,
Flutes, Accordeons, Music, &C &C.
JOHN r. ELLIS,
900 Pennsylvania avenue,
may 10. bet. 9Th and l0ih streets.
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SI,yER WAuE, PLaTED WARE
90. IT. Cb VI n IN
$50 Pa. avenue, bet 9tl and IOGn streets.

E'Oh sALE--A Pair Of Bay MARES, 7 yesrs
4 90 neItspEing, wGIl-bred ,sOaIt, stylish, a.
senue, spsnted and capital gOers. They are 1S5S
nsnoroksn and perfectly free from tricks, aud will
PucuaIiy suit any gentleman who is tOnd Of
onVllg. The owner parts with them only becanse
Us purpose Is u rclrench his expenses. They can
Oe seen al southfon's Qdie Birchs) Stable, On l4th
sueet' suth OF Pa. avenue. For terms oI an on
SIhty TO Try them, enquire al the counter of the
apS-tf
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TAX E NOTICE,
ET SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.

ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under
1 the United States Hotel, has Jus, received a
large supply OF Spring and Summer Goods, AMI is
now prepared 10 offer great bargains To I'll in want
OF gOOi and fashionable clothing. Eis "Ready-
made Clothing " will be sold AZ the following low
prices:
Whole suT.S, Coat, PantalOcns, and Vest, Of thin
cloth OT Cashmere, flr Sl2.
FINE Black FrOck and Druss Coats, from sIO 10
els.
Good Business Goats for 81
BACK and Fancy Pants, from 81 20 81.
maiseiies nd S1k Vests, from 81 % -.
lie kee2s always on hand large assortment OF
bfellas, sc. ~
sole Agent FOR the sAle Of Scott's Pashions.,
mar i9-t
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IMPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAK
ING UP HOUSEKEEPING

DERSONS removing from the CITY and wishing
Il 10 dispose Of their Furniture and Housekeeping
Utensils, &S +, without the trouble OF sending them
to public auction, do 50 by calling on us al our
store, 81 Pennsylvania avenue, corner 81 Ninth
street, as We are prepared to buy all such goods as
may be offered
HOusekeepers and others will do well by calling
on u.s. as We will pay the highest cash pnces tor all
such goods WALL, BARNARD s. CO
ap26-lm 3l7 PENNSYLVANIA ayenne
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PALMER'S PATENT LEG.

THIS AMERICAN VENTION
]
Il stands unriyalled both in this country
and IN Europe. Eis worn BY 900 persons,
and with most astonishing success In
competition with 30 other substitutes Of ~
the best French, English, and German U !
manufacture, 10 received tie award of the " /
skKBT kfDAL at the WORLDS EKHIBI- EA
TIOS IN LoED0s the best artificial "
limb known In his country il has been
thirty times exhibited, in competition
with all Others, at the annual Pairs in the
principal cities, and has, in every instance,
received the award Of the highest or first
premium. And As a crOWning honor, by
the unanimous approval Of an interna- ~
uODa council, the Fist PTemiuno- x
only Steer hetGI given for LIsbs-was awsrded
helnventor, At the New York Crystal Palace.
Pamphlets giving full information, sent gratis n
every applicant. b. FRANK PALMER
S!5 Chssnut street, PhiladeIphia.
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I G. E

III n. klOW ELL guarantees full supply Of
ice TO his customers in Washington or George
town, for the Who'll. year, az fair prices.
Orders can be lett at the following places or sent
through the Post Office.
II. III. McPhersOn. Druggist, Capitol Hill
Kidwell & Laurence, corner OF Pa. avenue and
l4ih streets
Mr.. McPherson, Grocer, 7th street
G. Z. kIdwel, Smiths Lumber Office, ST st.
Joseph Moore, Druggist, Pa avenue, FIRST Ward
Ice can be han at my Oiice, No 3 First street
Georgetown, at all times Families will b. supplied
for the whole year at fair prices. ap2l-lm
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.. 8 MARINE BAND.
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS! !!
InHN u sHnnr

L. jU6N II SAUUF,
South side Of Briise street, near High,
GE0RGETowN, D. C,
HAS received and is now offering n very general
IL a sortment OF
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
In his stock will be found a good assortment Of
OF nscs styIe
Light Spring Silks
Best make black do
Bereges, Grenadnea, Tissues
Blk modes and bright cold ChaIlies
Rerege and Chaiiey DelaiaeS, MOusselInes
Real French Chintzes and BranLs
Organdie and Jaconet Lawns
Real imported Lawns fast cOlOrs, al I21<c.
Real French and Sc1Ich Embroideries, cheap
PLAIN striped and p aid Bonnet Ribbons
Emb'd and plain Linen Cambria Handkerchief
great bargain
JacOnet, Swiss, Nainsook, and Plaid Musins
Rich figured and dotted do
BaiOu's Kid and Alexander's Silk Gloves, all
cOloTs
Ladies, Misses, and Gents Hosiery, all kinds
ParasOls Of every shade and price
Rich English fast colOrs Prints At l2L
With flTst rate assortment of
NEWS AND BOYS WEAR.
AlsO, Sbee'ings and Shirtngs Of the best makes In
linens and COttors
Table Cloths, Damasks. Napkins ToEgellings, Fur
niiure Chintzes, white Spreads
Domestic Goods generally
Having made large purchases from the Philadel
phia and New York auctions. am prepared TO OF
fer great Hducements 10 cash or pfHmpt customers
ls-lm ]. ". SMOTT.
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FIIIEEiEN'9
GRAND SION
TO TIE WHITE HOUSE
THE FIRST OF. THE GEhS8s!

THE EEMBEHc OF TEE HY.
&xssz sszEssDEAULIoH FIR. COMPANY
take easurc IN informing the ctzens and firemen
OF AlexandIia, Washington ana vicinity that they
have Chartered the splendid Steamer q K C.
WASHINGTON for an excursion to the above
named place, On THURS DAY, MAY IL,
1855
Refreshments served up ct city prices. Dinner,
5 cents.
Professor Prospei's celebrated Military and Co
tlon Bans has been engaged for the occasion
30 Person wishing 10 spend agreeable day
should not let this opportunity pass, as IN Commit
be spared 10 make this THE EXCURSION of the
season.
The Boat will leave Alexandria at 6% O'Clock
return and leave Washington et 9H ard Alexandria
az ~ O'Clock. Returning, he first boat will leave
the White House at G O'Clock, and tie last at 9
o'cleck p. m.
Tickets 81 for gentleman and two ladies.
may l0-ecfd
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n A CARD. n
Great Reduction il tas price Of Hats & Caps
FNH E undersigned, having made arrangements
Il with New Y0Tk Hat Company To be con
stantiy suppiiei with the very best Moleskin o.
DRESS HATS, got up in the latest style, offers
than az the unprecedented low price of s3, so,
worth from fou: 70 ive dIllars; secOni quality 80
worth from $3.50 to 81; and a very good fashion
able Rat at 8 so, worth from 50 to $3.50
Also, es"be Cos Hats, al a mush less advance
Than they have beea here t6f1re sold in this city
First rate beaver Hats S3,5I.
All kinds Of san HATS and CAPS very low.
In order to sell at the above low prices the cash
system mus, be adopted consequently those who
purchase will not be charged from fifteen TO twenty
i've per cent. as an Offset for bad debts.
ANTHONY,
(for many years in the employ of Todd
Coz No. 3, Columbia place, 9Th St,
ap l3-u I'd door north of Penn. aypnue
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Mr.. W. HENRY PALMER,
HITHERTO KNOWN As
Hl ~ = II = II GLLER

- - n - hA< - ~,
hS nueh pleasure in informing his friends and
- n me Pab'ie IN geasral that he has dei mIined
20 Aonl iliinSel! 10 this city, and is prepared u
HI Hs PlgIs Too InstncIlGn on the PIANO PORTE
AkdONf aad CO MPOSITION. lie il perantted
E,Sest 20 hr George Rigs, IT., and Mr. A. T
enhsoeier, and any COMMUNICATION addressed &c
av.n1a. nno1s Fiitzs music 1Oss, Penns! lyania
aP lSu
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Auction Sales.
ZEN 4 SCOTT. Aucttonsers.

By GREEN 4 SCOTT. Auctionsers.
DULDING LOT AT AUCTION-On THURS
ID DAY. the l7th instant, we shall sell, in front
OF ths premises, at O'Clock p. m, lot s. in Square
No. 369, having front of "a feet ioches on south
G. between 9tb and 10th streets west running back
l24 feet inches 10 a % feet alley.
Terms: One third cash I; the balance In 6 and ID
months for notes bearing interest from the day of
the sale.
Tile indisputa Bile.
A deed given and deed of trust taken.
GREEN & SCOTT,
may lS-en&ds huctOnaers
ny j. G, MCGUIRE. Auctionecr.
| TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND LOr
l nedr the Navy Yard.-On FRIDAY afternoon,
May 4th al O'Clock, on the premises, the subscr-
hers will SELL by vriue of deed of trust, dated the
10Th March, 1852, and duly recorded in tiber A.
=, NO. 40, foiOs 3!3, &c, of the land records
| for Washington county, Lot No. in Square 9o6
situated at tie corner Of street south and 9th 81
east, under ground rent of $40 per annum for the
period of ninety-nne years, from September 18th,
1851, with the Improvements, consisting of two
story frame Dwelling with back building.
| Terms al sale.
Rlca RN9i W. ". MfkIM' ST,kRk'r }Trustees.
| JAMES c. MCGUIRE,
| mar M-lawHds AuctiOBeer.
| As- The above sale is ID postponeS en-
| Ill FRIDAY afternoon, Nav l8 same hour.
Rich. SHE N: H. @fkiM' eGARR'E, Trustees.
JAS. C. MCGUIRE,
| may Id AuctOneer.
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A LII sTaAkGsR
IA Wishing the City should see Hunters Cata-
l9sue OF the Curiosities 0f the Patent Once. Also,
his Description Of Powel,s Great Picture.
feb 23-S@s sI- - : - - -.
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ID e r. . o n > WITH DEFECTIVE
vision are invited 10 examine my
extensive stock Of all kinds of SPECTA- @1aAN>
Ci.ES and EYEGLASSES. Glasses SHfR&5
0f aHy kind, such as Cataract, Parabola, W.
PCriscOpic, Double COncave, Double Convex, and
Coored Glasses, put in al short notice, with great
care, and persons in want of glasses may be sure
70 get those which benefit the eye.
So Circulars "Defective VisrOn," gratis at
III. SEMKEN'S,
330 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10Th sts.
mar 30
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ERENCH VISITING CARDS, exisa thin, and
L Of the finest fnish, jua imported from Paris d.
Eect, oy FRANCK TAYLOR.
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a DUTCHMAN and TIE INDIANS An
amusing incident is related By the Ger
man i'll that vicinity who penncd his
horsts ct night for eaiety. Recently he
was aroused from his slumbers by the
jlngling Of bells; be immediately arose
from his bed, and discovered that the red
skins were driving OF MS horses in a
hurry. Hans, great excited, mounted
his fleet bobtailed pony, without any
weapons-pantless, coatless, shoelesS.
and hatless-and with the extremity Of
his unmeniionable cutting pigeon wirgs
IN the air, m-de bot pursuit for the
the thieves, shouting yociferously in his
native tongue TO ''stop or he would scsld
and roast every mothers son Of them :"
The Indians who were some ten or tif-
teen la number, supposipg they were
pursued by regiment OF Texan Ram
gers, or the DEVILS imp. took fright, and
lett in hurry, regardless Of booty, lesv-
ing not only the horses they had taken,
but two fine horses of their own,
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PLEASURE TRIPS

REESE'S EAGLE PLUMBING AND
GAS-FITTING DEPOT.
'INnE subscriber respectfully announces to his
Il friends end the public in general that he has re
ceived the Fl st lot Of tie celebrated DODGE'S
DOUBLE ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE
PUMP, which received the SILVER MEDAL ut
the laIe Fair of the Meirorolta Mechanics InstI
iate, and is now prepared 10 furnish all who may
favor him with a call
His stock Of GAS FIXTURES are unsur-
passed in the District.
With his corps of competent workmen he prides
himself N nh any orders in the PLUMBING AND
GAS-FlTTlNG line nh prOmptnsss and despatch.
kS-An work done warranted TO give complete
satisfaction JOHN REESE,
may 3-tf cor Sixth st. and Pa avenue.
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GREAT BARGAINS
IN LADIES, ,GEVTS'. MISSES, AND Chill
l. DRENS' BOOTS AND SHOES.-The ID,
subscriber being compelled to remove from EE1z
the store he now occupies, offers hIs pres Sssy
ent well-assOrred stock OC BOOTS AND E~
SHOES at greatly reduced prices. All persons il
want of the article will find it to their advantage iG
call before purchasing elsewhere.
a. II. SLOAN,
No 3O4 Pa. av., near 10th e., nsrth side.
may lit
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AN ECCENTRIC DIvINE-Some years
ago, LorcnzO Dow-whose eccentricities
sre matter cf history-in a course of
preaching in Southern city, attacked,
with severity, the character of q person
who had just before died, alleeir. that
bis death was caused by his vices The
relations CT tee deceased man were N.
dignant, and commencing suit against
the eccentric Lorenzo, he wss convicted
and mulcted in considerable damages.
Tie following Sunday after the trial. he
LoTenzc) commenced his sermon as fol-
lows:
There was, we learn from the Tosta.
nent, certain rich man who lived. 7
think, at Jerusalem, and his name was
DIVES Hs was clad in robes of purple
and fine linen, and ne Jared umpiucuslv
every day. That is, he lived high. or
whatmight be called disSipcted Now thera
was also, L think, in Jer. SALEM, a carta;n
beggar named Lazarus who asked 10 la
fed Oh ly with the crum bs that fell from
Dives table. He lay down at the gate
q the palace, but the rich man would
not feed him, on the contrary he set ths
dogs On him. So the poor beggsr died.
ard there his sorrows ended for be was
carried right up into Abraham's bosom.
But. my brethren, you will ask what be-
came of Dives 2 Well, dear souls. usi.,
after while he died-drunk will not,
however, say so positively, fer l don't
know but he has some relations amoue
those who now lear me, and ] may r.
prosecuted for defamation of character 80
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LOOK HER Ell


ri ORE BOUNTY LAND TO AL who served
11 IN AST WAR since l7y0, whether as Officers
co.diefs, . nl0rs, Marines, Clerks, Indians, Chap
.alns' wagon Masters, TeIms;sTs, Landsanan, Tor
then widows or minor childrea) who have not vet
eceEsd ill lOO acres, and have been lii service Ii
Iys, WI 90 well q, wnIe 10 FSos,pa:j and their
Lad Warrants viii be forwarded 10 them for the
above quantity, and no charge If they do not get H.
LLOYD 4 CO.,
r,,i Slain Aeeni's Ohce, opposite U. 8. Treasury,
washington City, d. u mar 6-3m
SitSER W1UE, PLATED WARE
- An ID fiaG 4 ga NCb GOO GS-Silyer
COnee and Tea Sets, Sisar Bowls, Cream Jugs,
oooseo, cups, Spoons aud Forks. Also, 4 peai
sey u magnificent Fancy Silver Ware, suitable
iOf presents.
pIated COdee Sets, Cas:Ors, Baskets, Spoons and
Forks, on best AIbaia
-, hne Articles are warraqied as represented, and
VIII De sold al small aSyaucs
III. SEMKES,
mar 4-n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-02
ARRIVALS At THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY

ST. CHARLES HOTEL-M Terrell, Caroline;
Hobson; c L Hobson, H Chamberayne Jno
insson; BsIisw Mo aqi k Wbsts w i
W Sutherland, M Blitz Petersbg; s Gooch, T P
M Moosy 70 s s,5a Foss Army; VIM
Jenkins. Spottsy lvania; j McIven, N c; DR. Kenny.
w Meredith, H Snicer, J S Emerson. j C Huff, Va;
n,!d paws; Bait; d ReTys Christian "
Welsh, Danvile; H g Richardson FarmviIle; A Ii
Branch, Chesterfield; J Roane. F Major, II
Christian, Chas City; Burford, Hen-ico; s Burch
T YSls. Z Johnson Am'ii'' N aladdins, N
AMERICAN HOTEL--M B Tate, Wythe;J Da-
Wis jr Bedford; G III Baldwin. Washington; M Car
Pets venable Prince Edward; W 6 Elliott p,i sns
Moo Moore Gray assss
ney, Isle of Wight; Shields. Alex Doushon.
Lynchburi; Vaughan, Anne ia; W Leigh, vs.; W
DR. Morris Z Son. Goochlaud; J ii Williams. Wash..
iugtoIi g @ Allen, Petersburg; Comstock, r B
Comstoct, Wilmington; c II Judson, Bait; B L Mil.
COLUMBIAN HoTEL-W Lsybu,n, d C: p
Gilman, T Dolaud, Richmond; Doland. Norfolk;
g w Sutherland, Petg; Col archer. W c Scott,
Powhatsn, Graves, Goochland; w G White w
Barclay, g W Houston, Lexington; Z sins, s.
Helena; Maon, Adams, w Wilkinson, DR. b NJ
wilkinson, Robtt, B smoot, Chestd; w Paris.
Hall vs;E i Howson, Anss; o pnnnsesn ~
Charlotte; N sublett r W Graves Powhstan: G
CoGoaock, Mitoni r MOORE fIattavifie; j nj Ha-
den, ] Brook, Goochlsnd.
EXCHANGE HOTEL w johnson, Va; Jas
Murdeugh Portsmouth; w Jordan. Chss City, G
Slater; II Webb. New Kent; ID M Claskey, r. Pam
Mill n l. Gilbert. Mrs Lambert Master Lambert. )
Bali, w III Gibbons. Y; A Thurston aud lady,
w Thurston And lady, Ohio; Col Gillian Petersbs:
T Cole, N o; B @ Whitall, n d Hose, Geo Weavsr.
Richmond; DR. Harrison. Bersley, Va This II Ellis,
L,i . Gresham, @; Col Fl B Tomlin, King
VIM; Pate; ha hanover J 5 Cole, s C; Marsha /,
Marshall, Vai Miss Wissins, Char'viile; W H
Williamson, Boston; 9 w Hackctt Louisa.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-02
DIED,

On "Wednesday. the sist ult, Mr. JOSEPH ED
MONDSON.
His friends and acGuaiutsnces respectfully in
vted TO attend his funeral this morning 10 o'clk
from his late residence at the eastern extremity of
Church Hill.
On yesterday. Feb. LIST, Mrs MARIA BALDWIN,
wife of William P. Baldwin, in the 54th year Of
her age.
The friends and acquaintances of the family are re-
quested attend the funeral, this afternoon at S
O'clock from the residence of her husband on Frank
lin street. without further notice.
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The r. a. r. RS are arranging for a.
grand public demonstration, the like Of which has
never been witnessed in these dieeins They have
opened new cuivert, made additional captures.
increased the magnitude Of their entrenehmepts,
planted ouposts, prepared green goggles for their
s. charges" SO az to make them feed on shayinss
spliced the broken limbs of their baggage donkies
and are now ready to join the Allies aud contract
for the storming of Sebsstopoi. Let the public be
on the alert ii they wish to witness their operations
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MANCHESTER is improving rapidly, if W

MANCHESTER is improving rapidly, if we
are to judge by the number of new buildings going
up, aud the old ones being repaired. At the south
end of Main street. additional curbing is being put
down. and workmen are preparing to pave the
sidewalks and improve the carriage way. If our
Southside sister were connected with Richmond
by free bridge, and her property holders would
then erecta number OF neat cottages suitable for
families ia moderate circumstances there il not a
shadow Of a doubt in our mind that her population
would be trcbled Ia the course of year
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-02

JEFFERSON RELIEF HoUsE.-The COM
mittee Appointed to solicit contributions for the Ipf
ferson Relief House, will be expected to report to
general meeting to be held at the ST. Charles Hotel
on Thursday night. Each member, it ia hoped, will
De IN attendance, SO that the executive committee
may know what means will be at their disnospi m
continue their charitable assistance to the destitute
door. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-02
M ARRTEn

At St James Church, on the 18th ult, by the Rev
Dr. Empie, ALEX. ENGLAND to ANNA E. Nc
CONNELL, daughter of Edw'd Mcconnell, all of
this city.
On the 31st ult, at St James Church, by the Rev.
Geo. Woodbridge. GEO CHAPMAN HOWARD.
of Phi'adel ehis, to ELIZABETH HOWARD Nc.
CONNELL, daughter of John Mcdonnell, of this
ritv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-02
BURGLARY.-On "Wednesday night last,

BORGLARY.-On Wednesday night last,
the house OF Mr. Henry Kracke, situated near the
Agricultural Fair Grounds, wss entered by rob-
Der by means of pick false keys. and robbed
OF $500 In money, and check for SIG 65 Mr. r.
has no reason to suspect any of the offence as
he has been living in the neighborhood but short
time, and is unacquanted with all the providers who
nest that section of the city The police have been
apprised of the robbery, and will spare no efforts
to discover the perpetrator of the deed