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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

Coop INTENTIONAL shrewd Yankee has
invented water proof overall, to be worn by
mich cows, the object being TO prevent the rains
filing their bags with whtish water, which Is now
sold in this city for milk Dairymen will crafty
their customers by purchasing and using this new
1 iventinn
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SPEcuLATIoM-Mauy years ago, a man named
Wm. Bennett entered half quarter section of land
in South Chicago. He was afterwards compelled TO
leave the State for some crime Rumor said he was
in the Missouri Penitsntiary, and many efforts have
be en- made to find him By those who desired to pur-
chase the land Meantime it has been improved,
and has passed through various hands and is now
worth million and half of dollars. The Chicago
Press says well known gentleman of that city has
been down South someirheye has found Bennett, and
has obtained deed for the entire tract He will
commence actions of eiectment against those who
are on the land.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT are under ma
ny obligations to MIR John Atkins the trustworthy
and intelligent agent of the Midlothian Comusny,
agent at the Black Heth Pits, for information and
many other acts of kindness, while in the neighbor.
hood of the Midlothian Pits, on Tuesday last. We
are also indebted to Dr. McRae, of Chesterfield, for
information concerning the persons wounded by the
explosion on Monday evening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

KILLING BEEF.-As the Central mail
train was coming to the city yesterday afternoon it
ran over COW just after passing Beaver Dam Depot;
and as the train going rapidly at the time, the
last co,ch partially thrown from the track but
Immediately pulled again by the engine doing NO
other damage than scattering and breaking quaint.
ty of eggs intended for market.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

A CARD-In answer to the inquiry of a
"Citizsn in the Dispatch of March 18TH have Oh
ly to say that have said did expect to BE-
reelected, or that did not design being candidate
for re election as
have now been nearly four years In the Office,
during which time | have endeayored to discharge
the duties of Superintendent of the City Gss Works
have given satisfscton, hope it may be the pleas.
ure of the citizens to elect me again.
NH l6-td Very respectfully,
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SETTLEp-Moses Carrot, slave in the
service of Messrs. Hatcher & Webster, was taken
to the cage last Tuesday night, for being drunk out
of track after hours and failing to have his psss
endorsed. When arraigned before the Mayor
yesterday, he wac found guilty and ordered to be
soundly punishe ed with stripes
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

EXPLOSION OF LAMP.-Martha Scott, a
free woman residing ia Gully Nation, not far from
the Shockoe Hill Burying Ground, narrowly escaped
a severe burning on Tuesday night last. She had
lug to SECURE the top properly in attempting to
light it theblazs ran into the lamp, causing i'm
mediate explosion, and covering her dress with the
burning fluid. negro seeing her situation
threw his o2ercoat around her and smothered the
flames inst tly, thereby saving her from being bad
1v hurne1 :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

HEAVY JoB.-Nicholas, slave to w lillian
Cunningham, was arrested and Gagged for stealing
iron. When examined before tho Mayor yesterday
morning no was found guilty OF the offence and
ordered to receive twenty five stripes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

Ex.PnEs1pENT TYLER's LEcTURE.-The lecture
of Elk President Tyler, before the Maryland In
stitue in Baltimore, Tuesday night last attract
ed very large audience. His subject was sketch
of prominent characters and incidents in the history
of the United States, from 1912 10 1896.
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THE Hon. JOHN MAsoN.-All the friends ofthis
gentleman will be glad hear that his health is
rapidly recovering as to lead him TO hope that he
will eventually and not long hence, be able to re-
sumo the full discharge OF the functions of Ameri-
can Minister at Paris. Such is the tenor of letters
to his i'm mediate friends in this city. He does not
at present, contemplate returning to the United
States being inspirited by the hope to which we
fer above Hdshington Star.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

OnsrRuorIor.--M essrs. Crenshsw e. Ia
were fined q BY the Mayor for obs,rnc,ins csry
street with an empty hogshead.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

METROPOLITAN HALL.-LYNN' Mn
srRELs are giving Musical Entertaismenfs at M r
they are the finest corps of Ethiopian singers now
travelling IN the South. We have not yet had The
pleasure of hearing them but have very lIle doubt
ana that they will draw crowded houses while they
remain In Richmond All who are fond Of good rlu-
ic or hearty laugh will not fail to pay them
vin mn Zl-4tr
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CAMPBELL.

To THE VOTERs OF THE CfTy.-To pre-
vent the many false rumors that / did not mean to
be candidate for reelection, announce thar sm
and will continue to be, candidate for recollection
until after the first Wedne sdsy in April next.
NH 9-tde A. MICHAELS.
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No DsIvER-Messrs Binford g. Porter
were aned 81 because their driver, Frank left his
team standing In the street 10 violation OF city or
dnancc. ssg4. f..-gss Is
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SUPERINTEND.

SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CRY Gas
WORKS the citizens of Richmond. Allow US to
call your attention to the claims and qualifications OF
Mr.. Thomas Ii. Wynne, as proper person to be vo-
ted for at the approaching charter election TO I'LL the
efiice of Superintendent of the City Gas Works =
Mr.. Wynne 10 the able and ftcient engineer OF he
large establishment of the Messrs Talbot Brother,
of this city, and at present the able Corresponding
Secretary of the Virginia Mechanics lnstitats. In
presenting his claims before you for this oiflce We
place him on his own merits and qraiihc tions As
SUPERIOR mechanic. being eninenily qualified and
we'll fitted TO take charge, manage erect and coniroi
the entire operations OF the City G.s WORKS In an
Wynns 10 a practical mechanic, having served his
time In this citywe know bis moral and intellectasi
worth, and his eminent Qualification for this Office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

To THE VOTERs OF THE CRY OF Rich
MoND.-I respectfully announce myself candidate
for reelection the Office of Superintendent of he
City Water Works. JAMES l.. DAVIS.
n
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To Dr.. ROBERT ARCHER-SIR: Your
name having been presented to suitable per-
to represent US in the Common Council, we de-
sire TO know if you viii consent TO become q csrd
date for the above office.
NH 22-Itk MANY VOTERS OF MONROE WAND,
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CLEAR THE GurTERs.-S. Stern permit.
ted one Of his empty boxes 10 remain IN the eo,,e,
Of broad s.rees all night, for which the Mayor fined
him 81. 5eS aH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

Nearly two thousand claims under the new boun
ty land law were received at the pension office on
Monday last.
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rANTELOPE-THE RICH MANS
~ LUXURY AND THE P DOR MANS CON.
FORT.-How we'll this term may be applied to the
LOPE" brand CHEWING TOBACCO, manufac-
tured by N. I'll. Thornton, of this city, which has
been pronounced by the oldest chewers in the State
to be second to none ever offs red in anu market
For sale by NORBORNE NORTUN x Co
No. l6i Main st opposite American Hotel.
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THOs. III, WYNNF.

To THE VOTERS OF The CRY OF RICH-
MoND.-I respectfully announce myself q candidate
for reelection to the Office of Register Of the City
Water Works. M. l.. STRATTON.
NH 22-dtd&
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: SENT Os.-WiiIiam Bennett, of Hano-
yer, charged with obtaining SIS in money from Mr.
s. N Davis, on false pretences, has been com
mitted by the Mayor for further examination at the
April term Of the Hustings Court.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

SmALL BusIkEss.-. Criminal matters before
me mayor yesterday, were unusually light. Athis
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

I AM a candidate for re election to The
Office of City Collector. JULIUS A. HOBSON.
NH 22-dtd*
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MEDICAL CARp.-DR. p. FL. CHRISTIAN
offers his professional services to the citizens Of
Richmond. Office on Main street, next door to q.
ams,;ran UotaI NH 2l-15t
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CHARTER ELECTIONS.

In pursuance of IAN Act revising and re-
the City of Richmond" passed March 50th, 1882 an
election will be held Wedn esday, the 18th day of
April 1855, in each Ward of the said city, for five
members Of the Council and five members of the
Court of Hastings; for Mayor, Superintendent Of
the Gss Works, Superintendent of Streets, Super n
geant, High Constable, Captain of the Night Watch,
Manager Of the Poor House, Gauger, and Messu, or
of Grain.
The said election will be held at the United States
Hotel iu Jefferson Ward. at Lafayette Hall, in Ma
disor Ward; and at Lacy's Carpenters Shop, at the
Ward GUSTAVUS A. MYERS
Prest of the Council of the City of Richmond.
NH f4-t1a
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THOa. w. KEESEE, Auct.

AUCTION SALE.--Larus IL Shine will sell
on THURSDAY and SATURDAY evenings, . large
,,sortmsnt OF Gold and Silver Watches, Gold ChsiDs
Jewelry, &c. Open every 6Ay for sale and inspec-
tir1. NH q LARUS SHINE, Auefs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

In reply to the enquiry OF MANY Voters
in Ward ana the solicitation of my friends
in different parts Of the city, declare myself
didate for the Office of Superintendent of the City
Gas Works. and if it shoaid be the pleasure of my
fellow citizens 10 elect me to this post, pledge my
best exertioas to fill it to the satisfaction of the
whole community. Respectfully,
NH 22-tde THOS, III, WYNNF.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

WORK H0UsE.-The continued indisposi
ton of the Chairman of the Special COMMITTEES ap-
pointed by the City Council, to whom was referred
the subject of work house, has no doubt delayed
the promised report until the present time. I'VE
trust the matter will be acted upon before the wv
Council is elected and installed into office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

MARION DIVISION, No. 5, &. of T--{,es
advertisement In another column
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SUPERINTENDENT or THE CITY Uas
WoRKs--To Mr. TI1OS. H. WYNNE: sit-We
have noticed call made upon you through the guo-
lie prints 10 become candidate for the above ohse,
and HAYS not seen any response theIeto- bnUaa u
hs your pleasure to announce youfseh candiests'
ven will receive the support OF
MANY VOTERS IN JEFFERSON WAR;.
nah.2I--1.N
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NEW PUBLICATIONS at :.
IN EXCHANGE BOOKSTORE
Harper's Statittcal Gazetteer of the World par
tculally describing the United States of America.
Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia BY j.
Calvin Smith, illustrated by z Maps-$5 10.
The Physical Geography of the Sea. By NJ r.
Msury, Lib. Lieut.. U Navy-$l IS.
5th Vol. of the Queens of Scotland BY Asne.
StIickisnd-Sl.
Springfield Armory, By Jacob Abbott. Besusi.
fully illustrated by IA Engravings-5oc.
For sale by GEO. nj. WEST,
NH 22-5t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

k'OK KENT OR LEASE-For a term
= OF years, tfet very desirable Lot on Cary st.,
pe,ween b.h and 7th streets fronting on tho north
side OF Cary street 20 feet, and having width OF
ieet IN feH with an alley on two sdes-Sl50 per
annur. ..s-. -
I'd. A Lot fronting III feet the west aide of 7th
street-&300 per anuum. Apply to
nh 22-6t HENRY C. CABELL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-22

PREsEsrArIoN.-The following are the
sdds the occason Of the presentation of the
cup to Mr.. Duesbsrry, on Monday night
Mr.. DussRERRY: My companions having as
signed to me the pleasing duty OF presentn. you
your gentle manly department, your skill and talent
ia imparting the graces which are 30 necessary to
comfort. and conducive to health, beg You to re-
csvs it, kind sir, as memorial, land retain IT. as
such) of the great pleasure which we now enjoy
and shall always have, in thinking of the happy
hours when we were taught to
Gently trip 1t, on we 20,
On the light fantastic toe. M
Sir, we wish ytu unlimited success.
Miss Emma Wayne, scholars and friends: knew
not in what language suitable to express to you my
feelings for your regard for and appreciation OF
my humble Efforts for your proeress In the art OF can
cling Permit TO say that accept this, your os au'
tifui present. with heart throbbing with emotions
it. and drink from it your health its beauty will be
less attractive to my vision than Will the
which it must suggest be agreeable to my MIND IL
will recall the many pleasant hours we have spent
together within these walls. We are now nearly at
the close of the quarter and in short time We mu It
part | will visit the North during the summer
months and attend the best schools of science that
fesscn. Then viii open school in this, my native
city; when / will be most happy to meet you all
again. But whether meet sin or not, let me
assure you that your regard for me, as evinced by
this beautiful present which you have honored me
with shall ever be highly appreciated by me-
Wishing each of you much happiness, allow me
once more to return my heartfelt thanks
22--1tk
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sidss. had you been 20 scrsxaoasneoas akstpsng ~
sistanee you seem about gttts1 essistence. 49,
would be the United statesf Ana Who mas made the
revoIa,ion in Texasi Made, cir. nos asssted.
lie then proceeds to say that a>Republi-
can governmental Spain would have given
Caba her independence, after which annex
a ion would have. followed. He adds;
Well, the American Government and the Amer.
,an people disre ssfded the hint, and ueeiectee th
socy. the idea OF buysns Cuba ha. been entertained
II We have to credit reports. don'.k now wnetn'
ar the report be well founded, but what kaotc 10,
hat the buying Of Cuba from Spsip 10 an idea 40
rremety absurd, that ! wonder how IL cou'd nestle
for sin gle moment In the brains OF any man hsy.
ne the slightest knowledge of the character OF the
spanish nation Napoleon could sell Louisiana with
out dissraee to himself Spain not
Cuba, aud you will see what lightning of ind gnatior
will II ssh from the eyes Of every party, OF every
mani am perfectly sure that not even Madame Ri
Gzares. Of protlisate reputation would have dared
to en- teTain suoh an ideathe moment II would have
become known, her palace would hsve been stormet
md her own limbs scattered in the streets OF Ma
did.
II the American Government did not entertain tn,
ldea OF buying Cubs, the fact should be contradctet
officially because 1t 10 generally credited and did no
tail to create strong Indignation against the United
States-the Impression being that the virtuous re
cubic thought TO speculate in the corrupt practices
II an immoral Court, and of venial favorses.
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M.ou,NERy.-By the use of labor-saving

MAoHINERY.-By the use OF IabOr-savIng
machinery, Carpenters are now enabled to do
vast deal more work than when every thing
was done by hand. In passing up Cary street yes
terday. we stopped a few minutes 10 the carpenter
shop Of Messrs John and George Gibson, and were
graiitied to find that they had availed themselves of
all the improvements necessary for their business
such circular and straight saws, morticing ma.
chnes etc etc, all of which are driven by powe
erful engine These gentlemen are strict disciple
narians, Judging from the printed rules posted in
various parts OF their shop, and from the vast
amount of work they are doing, seem to be In a
fair wav to realize a handsome fortune from their
industry, fidelity and tact
We aiso notice In the establishment OF Mr. VIII
liam Forbes, on Main street. vas. quantity fabor
saving machinery at work and driven by large en-
CINE. The planning department is of itself a curo-
siy to those who have never seen it, and Is worth
a visit from the public MIR. Forbes is driving a
large business in his ine and we have no doubt is
making it pay him handsomely.
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FOR RENT-A House ON 10Th st.,
- between Main and Cary sts., Containing four
rooms and kitchen. Apply TO
-rh 20 ct i,i.le,. Buildins
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METHODIST PROTESTANT CONFERENCE.-THE the
Maryland Annual Conference OF the M. P. Church.
at Alexandria, on Tuesday, the list of appointments
for the ensuing year was given out The jurisdic-
ton of this body embraces some portions of Virgin
Ia.
On the same day, Rev j., B. Switzerland and w.
D. Massey were appointed messengers to the Vira
eiuia Conference After considerable discussion on
the subject of the Presidents salary 1t was fixed at
500. Resolutions recommending members of the
church to abstain from the use Of tobac co during
divine service, and discountenancing dancing and
lotteries, were adopted.
The Conference voted to set apart first Friday
In June and October days of fasting and to set
apart the fourth Thursday Of February next as a
day of fasting and prayer TO Almighty God for the
success OF the college and seminaries under the
patronage of the Conference.
The body will probably adjourn to day. The
next annual Conference will be held in Light street
Church, Baltimore, on the 9Th Of March, 1886.
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A p-Io MY ELLow-clTizhss
wirgour DISTINCTION OF Party AT the ea.nsse
.oetaticp of many friends ia various parts OF tne
rtv who think deserve better situation thaa we
one now hold. rao.t respectfully anaounce myself
a candidate at the ensuing municipal eisetons, tv1
the office OF City Sergeant. Shead the once go
mo.t competent sss'..ann W hch will eusbie bie 70
discharge the datlea with entire Satisfaction to ie
public beg leave aso at this time, TO notify "Y
fisnds that the duties of the humble oties | sew
hold in the Police department, will deprivs aae tae
pleasure Of seeing many Of them In person between
this time and the election. must therefore be e.s-
tent to commit my interest Into their hsnds ressr
Ing tina. the day Of battle, they will appear al tee
polls In strong phaanx. and csst their Votes oi Que
who has gone through ran hail and saow and seisea
them 20 long for such small remaaerstiea.
Respectfully, your friend
e tsat And feitow-asi
NH std CLEMENT WHITE
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LrcTuRE.-The Rev. J. McGill will de-
,,vsr. ,srture n the Hall Of the AthsDesm, this
.vsn;n. Al o,cIsck ABubjedis The b.ffie helds ~
the Gross and the Crescent Tne Pubic a1s ''v''s'
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TgRTLE SoUP.-BarlOw, at the Alham-
brn intends serving his customers with turtle foup.
At ii O'Clock this morning. Epicures and others VIII
note the hour and be on hand for q big feed.
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BosroN, March 9-Ths schr. John RelI, of Rock
land from Richmond, Va, to this port before r,-
ported ashore at Denis, gotten OF Saturday AZ
ter discharsiag 800 bbls aour--vessel tisht There
had been no water 10 her, as has bsen stated.
NEW YoRk, March 70 Cleared schrs Leroy, Post
for Norfolk; Smyrna, Cole, for City Point; Fslmonth
Warren. for Richmond. Arrived schr Ann, Woglau,
from City Point
Holmes for Richmond.
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local MATTHIAS. ]

L4ArEsr FROM THE MIDLorHfkn Prs
We sre Indebsed to Dr. r. W. Hancock, ~ This cieI,
for the following list, which 10 strictly c1xreCf. D.
a. LEFT the pits at late hour yesterday evening. W
regret TO learn that two more white persons have
died since we left the pits last Tuesday evening,
making In all. Their names are John Lester,
Joseph Howe, John Evans, Jonathan Jewett, boy,
william Wright, boy, samuel -Gouidin, gee %
.eodant, Thomas Dunn. The above persons were
dead when taken out Of the pit. Nicholas Ham and
Thomas Kennedy who were taken out alive, have
since died. John Howe's Injuries are not consids'
red dangerous Samuel Hart, boy, 10 badly
burned. tt..
Lewis Jackson, Isaac Johnsoa. Robert Adams, 40
mlstead Ritchs, Charles Wilson. Edwin ,x xnr
owned oSi"sii BY y' the Midlothian Company"
Henry Pickett, Patrick Mills, William Mills Frat-
els Mills, (n dying cosditon and Billy Hsrrod,
were owned by Mt Nicholas Mills.
Jordan and John, were owned BY William Soode'
Alfred Archer, and Israel, lin dying conditoE.
we're owned BY A. s. Woo bridge.
Herod, owned by Charles Pope, and insured in the
Dick. lin dying condition,) owned by dustavus
Depp. and insured in the u. 8. L l. office
Woodridse and insure in the s. IL. office.
Frederick Harris, owned by George Harris.
David Depp, owned by William Robertson:
Dick Hancock, owned by DIR. Hancock ana insured
| in the u. s l.. |. office.
| Patrick Wincheloe, owned by Wincbeloe's estate.
Jasper Forsee, owned by Thomas Fersee.s estate.
William Kinney, owned by DIR "ooirieges es-
tate.
NEGROES INJURrD.
Joe White. (recovery doubt'ul.) Frederick Jones,
Dick Smith, Lewis Monroe, aac Minor and Henry
Taliaferro, all slightly injured, aud owned by the
Midlothian Company.
Anthony jones' owned by Nicholas Mills. f
| John Gay, owned by A. 8 Woodbridge.
Making in all nine whites dead and tsro injured
Thirty negroes dead, three dying, and eight injured
but will recover.
| Those persons having insurance in the U. s. h l..
Office can get their money at once by making pro-
per application. E..-
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AUCTION NorIcE.-This morning, Gro
'e mb b e'a''' * DzvENroRr. ALLEN co.