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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-21

A CARD TO THE LADIES.
nR. DUPONCEAU'S GOLDEN Pc
II RIODICAL PILLS INFALLIBLE in correct
ing Irregularities relieving painful and difficult Mem
struation and removing all periodical Distractions,
from aohateeey causes.
N. B.-Under certain circumstances, married La
dies must not use them. For PARTICULARS nstruc.
tons on the box. Price, 81 per Box. Sold by all
the principal Druggists Ia Virginia
G. G. LAWRIE, State Agent, Washington. D. G.,
to whom al orders must be sent. The Pills will be
sent by enclosing 81, confdsntally, by mail. Every
box bears the signature of the Proprietor, Dr. j. DU.
PoNcEAU, to counterfeit which would be forgery.
For sale in Richmond by r. z. DUVAL BRO,
e. J. PICOT, ALEX. DUVAL and by DOVE CO +,
Main st. de 29--dGc3mt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-21

NEURALGIA RELIEVED IN HALF
IN AN HOUR, BY POLLARD'S RHEUMATIC
IMMINENT. About month ago my
wife was attacked with Reformation and Neuralgia
ia the head So severe the pain that family
ply sican could give relief at all for nine dayE-
She could not sies and the pay sicars gave up the
case, saying they could do no more for her. Then
applied PolaTd's Lnilaent In half en- hour sh
relieved and slept for nearly two hours When the
pain returned, we again made of the Liniment,
and abe slept for ak hours We continued using the
Lnnent for about two days. and she was able TO at
tend to her house affairs | shall always recoum snd
your Lniment to every one who needa article of
the kind. And remain yours gratefully
JOHN C. PURDUE.
For sale by PURCELL, LADD CO., Bennett
Beers, Adis Gray. Duval & Norton, w. P. Ladd
L. B: Thomas, and Druggists generally throughout
the CITY. NH II
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PRICES REDUCED.
RICHMOND EXCELSIOR WORKS,

CokNEx OF SEVENTH AND MAls srs
FNHE subscriber takes pleasure u announs
u eips to the public that his PLANNING ana sAw
MILL 10 now Ia complete order.
kfaving recently incurred IN expense eissveIs 90
dred dollars In fefittne and perfeetine Pc ssn1
kisds Of Boards and Plank. he b nov enabled 70 w.
esats Superior wsrk. IT greatly REDUCED price,,
call from those In want resPeStMlJ snSlssSs
de A--ts WtLAlAM rUn1ss-.
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r. II. MAURY. & CO.,

~. n. II - ~ e - =
Dealers In EXCHANGE, BANK NOTES SPECIE,
&c. STOCKS, BONDS and other securities bought
and sold on COMMISSION.
FOR SALE.
State, Re gistered and Coupon Bonds,
Va and Tenn RaiIoad-1st moTtgRge-Bonds.
Do do. Stock.
Richmond and Dsnyle Railrosd-5 yesr-Bonds.
Do do, Stock.
South-Side DO guaranteed Bonds.
Va Central do Bonds.
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A TENCION AMANTES DE Los PU
"A RIOS DE HABANA.-SEVENTEEN NETpr
BRANDS OF HAT4NA CIGARS-WARR-4NT-
ED GENUINE.
The subscriber has just received another large lot
If Havana Cigars, embracing seventeen new brands
never before seen in this city all of which are of
fersd on the most reaso nable terms.
A few of those highly celebrated CABANAS, Prize
Medal Cigars left
CHARLES RICHARDSON,
NOD under Exchange Hotel,
mh2 Richmond Va
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CPRING STYL LIE S.-The attention 81
~ the country trade 10 solicited to our stock OF
SPRING STYLES OF RIBBONS which they viii
find the handsomest ever offered in this market We
have very large stock of Straw and Silk BON
NETS, and great Inducements will be offered tc
cash buyers. AUG. ANDERSON 4 Co,
nah Inns No. II Pearl street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-21

blschsnith's song. - :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-21

sively raising his fist
No; I'm darned if | dor ~tI
Then, returned the Grace Walker, meekly, Il
must sing another little hymn
Immediately afterwards Colonel Qusgg's torture
recommended. BE struggled, he reared, be en-
treated; but 10 vain. All he could see were the
long mans arms whirline about like the sails of
wfndmilis. All he could feel was the deadly pain
OF the blows on his already hideously bruised lace
and body All he could hear was the snufiiing voice
OF MS formentor singing, with an occasional STAN.
mer, verse of little hymn commencing:
I'm going home to bliss above
Will you 60, will you gof
To live ia mercy. peace and love-
VIII you go, will you got
My OLD companions, fare you well,
brighter fate has me befei,
mean up in the skies TO dwell
VIII you go, will you gof
ne could stand it no longer He threw out his
mise anything mo anu p'o'
g. Happy to hear It, colonel answered brother
Stocxdoiioger, helping his adversary to rise and
tnen cooly settling his own white neckcoth and
enough TO look after my hoss Bit He cas-, sb boa
just after left Punkiogton' 'oo
Colonel Quagg, quite humilisted and cres, fa,,a,
proceeded TO shoe the horse, which had been m,a,,
IL cropping the stunted heritage while the co,anaI
was being licked. The operation finished, az well
ss Quaegb bruised arms would permit, the Grace.
Wslker gravely handed him coin, which the
blacksmith as gravey took; then mounted bis steed
and rode awsy. As for Zeek he had been hiding
away somewhere during the combat But he now
appeared; and. to Judge BY the energetic manner
IN which he blew the b0ilows and certain grin
overspread bis swarthy countenance, he seemed
otaltogether displeased ct the discontinue OF hs
Cpl ouasg had never read Shakspssrs, bat he had
tneonseaously enacted the part OF Ancient Pistol.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

90 The "veiled murderess," Mrs. Robin
son, at present confined in the Troy Jail
awaiting sentence of the Court, about
whose identity and antecedents there has
been so much vexed argument, it is now
claimed with abundant proof, is the forne
Miss Wood of Quebec, and once pupil
the Troy Female Seminary. The Troy
% Times says: oa Boz ''-f ti yfaF7'r
The public were somewhat. nonplussed
with This proof in regard to the identity OF
the 'veiled murdcress" and the inquiry,
who is Mrs. Robinson 2" was generally an.
swered, 81 don't know" Some shrewd
people, however, still held to the idea that
she was, after all, none other than tl,e for
mer Miss Wood.
Now, Notwithstanding the card of Mr..
Willard, the affidavit of Mr. Wood, and the
efforts OF the business agent Of the latter in
the same direction, we assert, upon proofs
that have come to lig't-proof that cannot
be impeached- proofs that will carry con-
viction. to every mind, and before which
even interested afidayits must vanish into
thin air--that Mrs. Robinson, now in jail
in this city, convicted of the murder Of
Timothy Lannagan, is none other than The
Identical Charlotte Wood, formerly of
Quebec, former pupil at the Tory Female
Seminary, sister OF Mr.. Wood OF Quebec,
who swore that she was not his sister
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29
N Z w MUSIC.

Oliver Ditson, ll5 Washington Street
Boston, has just published the following
new and popular music -
The Allies Grand March, for the Piano,
by Henry Schwingt ..s. -s-
The flag that braved thousand years
words by w. H. Bellamy music by s
Nelson. a. q. ys. 1.i aa gss al
q. The Harp Of Italy (Qual Vollitta) with
Italian and English words. ,a asi ts.fs
Deux Esquises sui Collette, by F Burg
mailer. a
The Lilly Bells words and music by
Lydia b. Smith. ';4.i
What can do, John? A song for hard
times; sung by Ossian's bards; composed
by c. c. Converse.
Hear me but once ballad by Geo. Lin
lay.
Senate Facils, by J. Schmidt.
My last Cigar. or, Twas off tho blue Ca
naires (, by J. NJ. Hubbard.
Excelsior, words by Longfellow music
by Gsis Lindsay.
Review Polka, by Charles D'Albcrt.
For sale by c. e. Hammett Jr. and A.
J. Ward
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Su6srings Of British Soldiers.--Thc
following is an extract from letter from
an officer high in command in the Grim
GA Feb, Z. ! hasten to tender you our
thanks for your thoughtfulness Of Us in this
far distan, and inhospitable country your
present will indeed, be most acceptable, es-
peclally the boots and shoes The want of
these articles has told more upon the health
Of the men than anything thoirsfcet being
always wet, and their not being able to dry
their boots, OF obtain others, causes more
sickness than the want Of any other articles
Of clothing. regret to say that the sick
moss among the troops is frightful, and the
noble way in which the soldiers have borne
their .ufIerings can never be offaced from
the memory Of those who arc daily Witness
es Of it, shall inform the officers OF the
regiments you IN ,ntion OF your having sont
boxes out 10 them. The 63d arc, regret
to say, nearly extinct. They have been
withdrawn from he front, and are, think
about to DO sent away-that is the residue
OF them, whiehis, fear, very few. Plenty
OF warm clothing huts and comforts are
now beingireccived here, but they have
come too late. believe the worst Of our
winter is over, andi in April mild weather
may be looked for. Had some exertions
been made to clothe the men better in No
vember, December and January, many livcs
might have been saved.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

A Vcriialle Sea laionster.--The Lawrence
(Mass.) Home Review states that Mr.. A.
d. Pillsbury of Lawrence, while in Ipswich
a few days since discovered on the ice op-
posito that town, short distance from shore
q queer monster Of the seal species, being
one OF these curious animals known among
fishermen as sea lions. Procuring assist
ance, he succeeded, after desperate strug-
gle, in killing and capturing the creature,
and by the aid of ropes dragged him tc tho
shore. His prize weighed 800 pounds.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

" There Ia runor that the Admins
tration is indignant a, he recent outrage on
the Ell Dorado, and that orders will be sent
ont TO Havana, instructing Commodore
Newton to demand roparation. The Com.
modore has under his command the steam
sr Princeton, with ton heavy guns the
steamer Fulton with five guns the frigate
{. Columbia, with fifty guns, and the soop
Fala,oath, with twenty guns. These are
either there now or will be very .oon.--
There 10 an additional force Of fifty-four
guns at Norfolk, should it be required it
csn b got ready at short notice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Falling efa Large Piece Of Rock on
The Hudson River Railroad Maroon Es-
cape ofthe Noon Train from NeD York; -
The passengers by the noon train, Monday,
from New York, due at Sis O'clock, had
narrow escape when near Rhnebock. As
the train was passing into curve apiece
Of rock at least two tons in weight fel! upon
the track and rolled over so that only small
part of it lay upon the rail. The engineer
fortunately saw it fall and instantly set
about checking tho motion OF .the train
which was then going at full speed. So
sudden was it checked and so quick the jerk
that the passengers were all thrown from
their seats, and for time the utmost con-
fusion prevailed. The cowcatcher hit the
rock, which lays no nicely poised that the
locomotive rolled il off without receiving
any injury and with apparent ease. Upon
learning the cause Of the sudden stoppage
tho passengers became calmed down and in
few minutes the train was under motion
II was q narrow but fortunate escape
ALBANY Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

GEN. QuirNAs.--A Nstchcz correspond
eat ofthe Boston Journal, in reply to the
Washington rumors that the Government
has positive assurance that Gen. Quitman
has nothing TO do with any filibus,ering
expedition against Cuba, says:
"Qui,man is as dearly engaged in his
piratical schemes as ever, lie left his
home a few days since for New Orleans
where the expedition is talked Of as certain
all the "posiiive assurance" OF tho United
States Government to tho contrary not
withs,anding. II isa matter Of surprise
and grief to many Of our citzens, that
twenty or thirty young men Of this city have
within two or three day, LEFT their homes
to embark in this enterprise, risking therein
,hsir lives, fortune, and 'whn, ]. more, their
honor"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

JupeR LoRrxe.--The Boston Transcrip,
says that the committee to whom was re-
ferred the numerous petitions for the ro-
movsl Of z. q. Ioring from the Office Of
Judge Of Probate, have come 10 a decision.
As was expected, the committee is divided
In opinion, and there will be two reports =
The majority report, drawn up by Mr..
Albce Of hiddlesex, in favor Of removal, is
signed by four members Of the committee.
The minority report, drawn up by MIR.
Pierce of Norfolk, against removal, is sign
cd by two members. The other member
Of the committee is against removal, but has
no, signed the report of,he minority.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

An INCIDENT IN CHURcH.-The Rev. DIR.
Moriarty delivereda discourse on St. Pat
rick's day, in the Cathedral in New York.
A.lcttcr from that city says:
In the midst of his discourse the Rev.
Speaker abruptly stopped, making long
and apparently angry "pont." The house
was stl as death for about minute, when
the words Of the priest were again heard,
and all eys directed towards the object of
them, a young lady. sitting in one Of tho
pews. He said, boo
"Take down that eye-glass main, take
down that eye-glass--you con see me well
enough without it; I'm sufficiently big
enough to be seen without an sye-glass
and, don't be making signs at that other
girl and making her laugh"
Quite a sensation ensued, the unlucky
lady with tho quizzng glass seemed over
whclmed in the presence OF tho startled
congregation.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

THE NEW TRoUBL. WITH CUDA.-The
Government organ puts on all its pcd,l
and stops, and plays Jortissio,o a war polacca
on the late insult offered to the FL Dorado
by Spanish frgate. We have heard This
same Old tune so often, that we are not ut'
all frightened when the Union talks Of going
TO war with Spain, France and England,
Besides, we have great faith in Dodge
Augustus will settle all these matters IIy
will make long speech TO the Spanish
Minister Of Foreign Aflairs. Tha, respected
Castilan will writhe in agony. Dodge
will remorsclessiy continue, until in frenzy
Of anguish, the tortured Don will cxclaim:
flake Cuba! take all our money! but
spare, o. spare us your speeches.
Seriously wehopc the government really
intends to demand reparation for this out
rage; but pas, events give US very small
guaranty that il will ever advance beyond
mere bravado,of which we have had enough
and to spare. The Soule correspondence
has exhibited on tn" part Of tn, Adm'nis-
tration an astonishing fceb.encss, and ON
utter wan, Of fixed and definite purpose
1t has been governed throughout not W ,h~
justice of its demands on Span, but by Ito
constantly changing tone Of political ufTairs
at home. Ii is worse than folly to talk OF
war, when no war is intended II is utter
lunacy to talk (as the Union does) of war
against the con bined powers Of England,
France and Spain" We are constrained.
therefore, to believe that The Union is talk
ing merely Buncombc, unless tho New
Hampshire election has hopelessly disorder.
cd its intclects. .--Bosion Alas.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29
l. That seal had been improperly put
upon one Of The papers, between Chafiee
and Judson, after il was delivered to Jud-

.on ,~sa. q. I.atglfs r.a. II
d WOO -r. 90 E F.rT ears,f
2. That Judson obtained the contracts by
fraudulent representations, which rendered
them void. a-
3. That Judson ard the licensees had
neglected and refused to pay the annuity Of
$1,000 per year to Chaffee.
The case occupied seven weeks in its
trial before the Jury. and was conducted
with great ability by Messrs. N. Richard
son, of New York, and T. A. Jencks, of
Rhode Island, for the plaintiff, (Mr. Day0
and by James T. Brady, Of New York, and
Mr.. Bradley, of Rhode Island, for defend
ants, with whom were associated Mr.. Amss
and several other distinguished Rhode Is
land lawyers.
The closing arguments in the case, by
Mr.. Richardson on one side, and Mr.. Bra
dy on the other were efforts of great abili-
ty, and occupied about one week.
The Jury returned a general verdict
for the plaintiff on all points submitted to
them. .r..
The importance Of this case is undoubted-
" above that of any other patent case ever
triea in the United States, and we are glad
to know that Mr.. Day has been found to be
on the right side, after so long and exhaust
ing a litigation. "a, -.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

A PRorHEsY.-Some readers, particu--
larly spiritual ones, may remember n
prediction which was uttered three months
ago, through the agency Of "spiri.s" to the
eifec, that Gar Nicholas would be as-assi-
mated within the space Of three months
The believers in that prophesy have been
in high feather two days, since the death Of
the Emperor was announced. If the Gar
should not have been assassinaled, or il he
is not dead a: all, as appears possible, the
feathers so suddenly elevated will probably
subside.-Ncw York Times. ...
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

There is great activity at present among
some Of our American gun manufacturers
induced in par, by the war IN Europe. A
company at Windsor, VT, have just con
rscted for the manufacture OF muskots TO,
the amsant Of some four or FIVE hundred
thousand dollars. The contract is made for
a company in London, ,.and the arm 10 be
manufactured 10 the MIME rine, with some
notifications. Another ssiablishment In
Massachusetts has contracted with the Brit
i.h Government to furnish 10000 rifsd
muskets. The Massachusetts Arms Com
play, at Cheopsc Falls, are. also filling a
afvc order.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

The Crash in California. The Alta
California describes il as "a great and over
whelmng financial crash" and that "the
event has long been forescen by observing
men," The cause is admirably gencralized
by that journal when it says that "the peo-
pie, of California stand in business relation
TO those OF the Atlantic States similur to that
which is held by the Inter toward the En-
glsh and French. They have sent away
every dollar Of gold they could raise, to pay
for manufactures and provisions produced
in other countries. They have paid for
wna, they could aud when cargo after car
90 Of merchandise has arrived here of
which there was no possible need for twelve
months : they have been bought up an ere.
dit and held by men who hired money at
three per cent. month 10 do business on.
Thcy,bought them in hopes Of better times
and better times never came. They grew
worse and worse, and men were straining
cvery nerve TO keep along, when the news
of the failure Of Page & Bacon arrived, ~
The salne journal conveys the idea that tho
talked Of assumptions are doubtful.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

I'D We learn that the list OF appoint
ments Of Captains in the new Regiments,
which hare been published in the New
York papers and from thence copied
into may Of thoir exchanges, turns out to
be hoax, much to the disgust, il is limited,
of some OF the gentlemen named, as il
might tend to injnre their prospcc's.
1t is supposed that Brcvet Col. Lcc,whose
actual rank il that of a Captain Of Engi-
necrs, will accept the appointment of 1t.
Col. of Dragons. In this case he will OF
course vacate the important position which
he now so ably fills, that of S.pt. Of tho
United States Military Academy. Rumor
points to By't. Major Barnard, of the Eng-
neers, now Instructor of Practical Engi-
neering a, the Military Academy, as his
successor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

A NDw CAHBIsE.--The English papers
state that a newly invented self breach load
ing and priming carbne has been made at
the School of Musketry OH Hy,he. III a
recent trial the gun was fred sixty times in
seven minutes, and out Of the whole num-
Der oil shots, at tho distance Of one hundred
yards, forty-seven struck tho bulls eye
The carbine is 80 constructed that its use.
fuln SIS caanot be diminished by dampuoss,
and i, may even be fired under water. Tho
pic,e requires. neither oiling nor cleaning
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Mr.. Wcbster's Estate at Marshfeld--
Having learned that there was some ques-
ton as to the extent of the sale of
the real estate OF the late Mr. Webster,
advertised to take place on the 2sth inst. at
Marshfeld, and that it was supposed that
the mansion house as well as the rest of
the property was to be sold, we are able to
state that the house and some acres of
homestead surrounding it, are not included
in the sale.
This portion Of tho farm does not pass
into the executors hands, and 1t will there
fore remain as ii is for the present.-Bosi.
Daily Adv.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

President Pierce and Col. Benton.--The
Correspondent Of the New York Evening
Post says:
When Col. Benton was being tried in
the furnace Of afflction by the burning Of
his dwelling, the President called on him
and rendered to him home and the hospit-
alties Of the White House. This was too
much for the stern old Roman, who could
defy a world in arms against him, but melt
ed to tears at such consideration and kind
ness from the President. He declined with
suitable expression Of public gratitude, ac-
cepting, however, the proffered use of the
library and manuscripts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

n-FTho Democratic Conventions made
tho following nominations -
For Governor, Americus v. Potter, of
Providence. Lieut.. Gov. Nicholas Brown,
of Warwick. Secretary Of State, Asa Pot
ter, of South Kingston. Attorney General,
Walter s. Burgess, of Cranston. General
Treasurer, Nathan Hammctt, of Newport.
Congress, Eastern District, Thomas Da-
Wis, Of North Providence. Western Dis
trict, Benjamin B. Thurston, of Hopknton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

SPEcULArIos.-Ma years ago anan
named WIN. Bennett entered a hah quarter
section Of land in South Chicsgo. he was
afterwards compiled to leave the State lur
some crime. Rumor said he was in tbs
Missouri Peniteniiary, and many efforts
have been made TO find him by those who
desired to purchase the land Meantime it
has been improved, and has passed through
various hands, and is now WORT, a rYfilliog
and half Of dollars. The Chicago Press
says well known gentlemanof that city
has been down south Somewhere has found
Bennett, and has obtained decd for the
entire tract. He will commence actions Of
ejectment against those who are on thu
land
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

MEIIco.--The following is tho report
which tho New Orleans Delta gives Of SAN
IA ANsA's late military achievements -
"Gcn. Santa Anna had arrived at
Iguala, in the department Of Guerrero, city
which is in tho very heart Of the Alvarez,
country, where he on the second day after
his arrival, had fight with a strong party
Of the insurgents under Col. Moreno, whs'
recently deserted to Alvarez with his whole
force Of Mexican soldiers. Moreno was
totally routedpn the fight; his mon were kill
ed and he himself taken prisoner. lie was
Immediately tried by cour-msrlial for irea.
son and sentenced TO b, shot and bcfo.e tksAp
the unfortunate Colonel is perhaps in the
land ofspirits. The Presiden, also met tho
main body Of tho army Of Alvsres near
ChilpanziDgo, and, sfser desperate battle.
during which tho field wns s,rcwn with The
killed and wounded, forced tho insurgents
TO retire. Il is said thss Ssnss ANN has 10
completely routed fhe fevols,buisls sbsa ls
will Immediately return bome. nnd from oil
accounts he is even now In Tho capitol