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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

The GREAT RACE AGAINST TIME-LEx-
INGToN vICToRIoUs-7:26 THROWN IN THE SHADE
On the Sd of June last, when received the news
that Mr.. X: Ten Brock had matched his celebrs
ted horse Lexington against the then unparalleled
time made by Lecomte over the Metsire course, for
$40 600. we boldly asserted our opinion that Lex
ington would win easily If he run; and for giving
publicity to that opinion, some of our warm sold
fogy" friends took to task and one of them went
ton the winner of the State stake before the race
came off. we were vastly overrating the powers of
that great horse, and the sagscty and judgment of
his skilful owner If were then deranged, there
was at least some method in our Madness" and we
lost nothing by it, while cautious friends
sorry to say. had to pay dearly for their opinions
The ne " published yesterday morning. under the
telegraphic head, shows that Lexington is now a
head shoulders taller the time calendar than
any other animal that ever made q track a race
course and il he is caught when just up to the mark
do believe that there is another horse in the
Union not of she Boston STOCK that beat him for
any prize for which he may contend. Who would
have SUI posed that Lexington, any other horse
would ever be able to run four miles In seren min
utes nineteen ana ree quarter seconds? and yet he
has done il, and in all probability do it again
under similar circumstances
We have never seen this great son OF old Boston
but we know the Metsire Course we'll, and baving
the most implicit confidence in the Judgment and
management of Mr.. Ten Brock, we just as much
expected to see him outstrp time and throw in the
shade all previous performances. we expected to
see the day arrive for the Even now, If we had
ton it that the horse would not beat hi. own
best time in another trial, for one of those
VINO beheVe that what has once been done, can be
done again, even q little better than at first
In an article penped by on the I'd of June last
we than gave reasons for supposing that .timed
would be the loser, and need not, therefore, repeat
them; but some of our kind friends might learn a
lesson by reading 1t and ponderng the fscs there
in set forth. Lexington" is now the champion of
the world for speed. Who can beat his time? There
lies the rub; but that 1t will be beat in less than two
years and in all probability by himself we have very
little doubt. We find by the papers of New Or.
leans that he Is expected to the Jockey Club
purse on the 18th inst. Lecomte and Brown Dick to
be his competitors. If we owned him, he should n ot
start in that for live times the value of the stake
he has to for. All the best horses 10 this coun
try have been literally run to death by their owners
fear will be the case with Lexington If he Is to
run on the 18th inst. After such race as that of
Monday last, he must be very and stiff " lille
his competitors will be fresh, consequently he
will suffer in the contest, whether he wins or not
Let those who risk their money against him, how
ever prepare their minds for defeat for there
be question that he Is the fastest horse now in the
Union.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

FALSE ALARM-The alarm of fire yes
terday morning, was caused by the burning of a
chimney in Jefferson Ward
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05
4 MEXICAN CREAM SOA P.-This

IA Soap is presented to the public the be st la
bor- saving article ever discovered, and every way
worthy the fullest consideration. 1t will do the
work of the laundry in cold ,ratey either soft hard
or SALT dispensing entirely with boiling pounding
rubbing, NC !; consequently a large amount of fuel
and wear and tear of clothing is saved and not one
half the amount of labor is required to do the wash.
ing of family.
The tendency of this Soap is to soften the cloth es
and remove the dirt and in their the hands are
Washing is done by merely rubbing the SOAP over
the parts of the clothes most soiled, and placin q
them in water sufficient to cover them, there LET
hand rubbing and good rnsing, will be perfectly
clean and beautifully bleached, and without injury
to the most delicate fabric. The of this soap is
no more than those ordinarily used
Manufactured and for sale BY
CHARLES MILLSPAUGH
ap5 Druggist n East Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

JEFFERsoN WARD.
CITY Council Charles J. Sinton 472 P. H. Butler
472 Arson Richards 472 Frapblio Stearns 472 Jas
M. Talbot 476t R. o. Hassins 159. N. B. Hill 1862
Fl. M. Smith l48, J. II. Greaner 49, and j. M Car
rineton al.
-4idermen.-Edwin Farrar 47lt Richard D. Sanxav
476 George w. Tcer 465 Alexr l. Register 476, i
William Tayer 477,t A. Inloes 157, J. Fl Leftwch
14s, A. Bodeker l5s T. C. Word 49, and Orange Ben
rett 1879.
MADISON WARD
City CouncH-H. w. Try 6Nt Thos. w Nc
Canoe 622,t Cha.. s. Mills $50 Henry w Ouares
GILL Samuel Avres 6l7.t DR.. James Beaie 1886
John A Belvin 1879, VIM g. Paine 199 N. A. Stur-
dvant 1885, and George w. Randolph 1856
.41dermen-R M. Burton 629 Frederick Butler
622, Thomas Lawson GILL; VIM. Goudin 62l j. John
J. Binford 622 Z. @ Rawlings 1877, James X. Cas-
ke 1874, A. Carlton 169, John T. Rogers 1873, and j.
J. Wilson 1911.
MONROE WARD.
City Council -David J. Saunders 1854 James A.
Scott 1884, Albert Snead 844 Richard H. Dibrell
84S George X. Crutchtield 1888 i James Thomas Jr .
400. w. G Allen 404 James Lyons 800, Sam T Bay-
ly 1877. and L.. w. GIszebrook 400.
Aldermen A r r. Merritt 857,t James Bray $50 t
NJ G. Lipscomb 855 P. w. GrubDs 1861 Joseph G
Wingfed 855 John l.. Tate S95 D. Trueheart 49,
c. W. Purcell 1913, d N. Jones S74. and w. Gay of
r. SIS
TIE polls were closed in each of the Wards last
evening.
ia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND, April4.

ARRIVED,
Schr George Washing ton, Camp, Philadelphia
coal, W. Roberts.
SAILED,
Sehr. Matilda, Burgess, Boston, -four, Taliaferro
Bro.
HALIFAX, N. 8, Marsh 25.-Arriyed, schr Blue
Nose, DowlsieT, Richmond, Va. Cleared brig Sarah
Griffin, Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

ERESH PEACHES, FRESH PEAS,
Il Fresh Tomatoes, and Fresh Oysters, Preserves
and Sauces, of every kind. for sale by
s. BONAVITA l. CO,
ap5 No. rs Main street
WE have now large stock, and coun-
w try merchants would fna it to their interest
before purchasing Confectonaries. Fruits nc by
calling on 8. BONAVITA L. co
ap5 No. rs Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

A PPLES.-1O barrels fresh Apples Just
"A received by Jamestown. For sale BY
api LOUIS j. BOSSIFUX
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

Names marked thus (t} are the Know Nothing can.
didates all of whom elected. The others were
the candidates OF the anti Know Nothing party
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

CASE OF DIR. BEALE.-As was stated in
our paper of Tuesday, the Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has
granted a writ of error in the case of DR..
Beale, the Philadelphia dentist, whose case
has excited so much comment,
Extraordinary exertions have been made
to relieve this person from the penalty affix-
ed by the jury which sat upon his trial. 1t
may be that he is innocent, and if it be true
that the administration of chloroform or ether
produces sometimes such Authorizations as
were ascribed to it at a meeting of the New
York dentists, the young lady may have
drawn upon her imagination for the revolt
ing statement which led to the conviction of
DR.. Beale. If this be the case, it shows that
chloroform is a dangerous agent in more
ways than one; that it may either, on one
hand, blast the reputation of an innocent
man, or, on the other, be employed for the
ruin of a helpless girl, and at the same time
enable the villain to escape the penalty of
his crime.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

TRIMMINGS, EMBROIDERIES AND
l. FANCY GOODS j. L. WE'LL has just return
ed from the Northern Cities where he hss puT.
chased some of the handsomest and most fashionable
styles of Trim nings to be had In the city, all OF tbs
latest importatons landed from the European stesm.
whilst he was there, together with fine and
well selected stock Of Ne edle Work Goods-such as
Bands Collars Sleeves, Gimpure Collars and Sets.
Ribbons, Mohsir Hair Dresses, Jet Bracelets Breast
pins and Necklaces, Card Cases Portmonnsies. Fans,
Perfumeres and nice stock of Fancy Goods and
Hosiery, to which he calls the attention OF purehs-
sers every article will be sold cheap by calling at
J. L. WELLS
Fancy and Trimming Store.
ap Sim" 49, Broad Street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

TRICA ALMONDS.-25 trails new crop
Il Irica Almonds
ALso-New Currants just received For sale by
ap4 LOUIS ]. BOSSIEUX.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

JOHANNESBURG boxes fresh Oranges lust
" received. For sale by
sp4 LOUIS j. ROSSIEIJX
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

DAILY MAIL TO HAMPToH.--We under
stand that memorial has been addressed1o
the Post Office Department requesting the
establishment ola daily mail between R'ch'
moud and Hampton. We earnestly hope the
petition may be successful II is due to the
people of the ancient. prosperous and grow
ing town of Hampton, and to the large num-
b ers Of visitors who are collected IN the
spring season at that favorite watering place.
This number is annually increasing, and
must continue to increase, rs the great ad-
vautages which Hampton presents as q sea-
side resort become more widely known
Our own city is largely represented among
these visitors, and hence we feel strong in
terest. rs Richmond men, in urging the pro-
posed measure upon the Post Office Depart.
ment
With a daily mail to Hampton, and the
James River steamboats, touching at its
wharves, as they ought to do, this growing
| and healthful town will be brought to our
own doors. The advantages which Hampton
presents for salt. bathing, sea breezes, Iarders
| stock with all the treasures of ocean, earth
| and air comfort, cleanliness, retirement, and
the social pleasures of refined aud cult
waited society, will soon make this quiet vii
lage one of the most popular and prosperous,
as it is one of the most delightful resorts for
recreation and health in Virginia.
Let us have at once a daily mail between
Richmond and Hampton.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

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8 81 2 &tess5 @s*fe*E - ssAsesesfgssag asa5z
se9 ~ So - =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

pU K Il K Eve have in store q
WhiAey. Of saperior quality. having 81 ldit for
hotels, with entire satisfaction and the dsn.na = =
it Increasing daily. Those In want of snnerIo, ~
ticie OF Pure Rye, can find it always on rs nd. nv
se@ WINSTON POWERS
ep Corner Cary ard PEEL "a.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

OPERA DRESS COATS.-The Opera
~ Dress Coat Is one of the latest styles out and
Is most admirably adapted to the purpose-nn easy
free and elegant evening coat.
Those in want of something new shoulj call ard
them. HENRY SHAFER
APPS Corner Main and I4th strssts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

New YORK AND RICHMOND STEAMERS
The steamers jamestown and Roanoke, of
the Richmond and New York line, present
most delightful mode of travelling. The ira
weller obtains quiet nights sleeep on board,
and in the day inhales the pure and bracing
breezes of the ocean. These boats are not
a little resorted to by persons visiting Nor
folk, as well as New York. In a recent trip
on one of them, we had occasion to see the
admirable manner in which they are man
aged. Capt. Skinner is a veteran seaman,
and Purser Smith cannot be surpassed in po-
lite and assiduous attentions to passengers.
Both are worthy of the splendid vessel TO
which they are attached.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

II y TT + R.-A few kegs best Goshen
~ Butter Just received and for sale by
APP LUTHER LIBBY, on Dock
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-24

SKATING AMONG THE DUrcH CoLoSIsTs OF MIcHI
GAs.-The City of Holland is beautifully situated on
the North Black River, of Lake Michigan, at a point
where the river widens into lake. Although they
have not had much seighng this winter, according TO
The HoHander Of the 18th. the youth Of the colony
have had fine skating. We clip the following from
that paper for the benefit OF our Kniekerbocker
friends OF Dutch descent:
"SgATIsG Although we have thus far had too
little FLOW 10 give Us the music OF tue merry sleigh
bells our pleasure seekers have been partly com
perssfed for their disappointed hopes OF sleigh de
by the unusually fne skating Imagine sheet OF
smceih ice Elk miles long, and averaging more than
mile vide and, if you are skser, you can Appellate
the Eating on Lake Nacats~s.
:" Dutch 'Schaatsenr,j ders are world renowned
ard tho-e who represent the Netherlands here have
not forgotten their national amusement.
1--WE love 20 watch their evolu'ions on tie lee
there is SO much unlimited freedom 10 their move
nents. The grace aud ~iftbe-s win which prac-
tised skater elides over the ice seems like esshy
thought impulse, rather than sctusl bodily move
uent See tbst group a. they uingle and scatter,
forming clusters ana combinations continually vary
ing Ike the uagic changes OF the Ksleidssc ,pe
fonder, party are q: work hosting the sail Of an
ice boat DOW they catch the wind, and <ith bound
Ike frightened steeG, away goes their light craft
di-tanciIg the swfest skaters
Our Dutch damses not ct all incEnei 20 leave
s. their brothers and beauI the exclusive endowment
OF this graceful anuse neIt. Many Of them would
be able 20 mantsin the national reputation without
The aid Of tie stronger ser We recolect two bright
eyed sisters who lived here few wears since who
had peculiar style of skating They would join
hands and keep step, and when their long Tristan
ks'es we're seeurely fastened, and they hsd the
snooth ice before them, they were anspproscksble
70 all ordinary pursuers.
what would our delicate hot-bei ladies' say 20
leaving sstins and kids f1rs and woolens and Ell
changing the dos. and sweter of the midnight ball
for the CLASSY ice and the pure brseing winter air
Or how would they ike to listen TO the clear ring Of
the steel skate by way of variation TO thu drumming
and ;wsnging Of the patient and much abused p4rlor
piano, or he eifma squesks ofihe assembly fdtles
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-24

1has shows what will appear abroad as a low aver
ace weight bu, il must be recollected that many of
the animals sIe two and three years old steers hat
have run, almost uDeared for, upon the prairie at
cost 10 the grower Of not exceeding eo hesd. The
average Of 25 1853 Cattle packed the year before, was
545I lbs
Twenty three thousand beef cattle s goody num-
Der to be packed in city in the few weeks time
through which the packing season lists. Besides,
our table shows 963 isO lbs OF live cattle we're
shipped, during The season. from Chicago which, at
the low average Of four cents a-pound, amounts to
sl5s 527 90 In addition to about 400 head Of cattle
consumed in Chicago alone, per week, there were
shipped from that city, will be seen from our Ia
bles OH barrels Of beef, which, at sl3 per barrel
IL s7O2 22l; also, 4ol3 terces Of beef, worth eco
per fierce, or $50 go b all. The whole value Of
beef shipped amounts, M value, to ss4l ,Oos 20. In
addition to Ibis, there wa shipped l,lO356 lbs Of
tsllow valued at sll3, 455 ~, at IL cents per To-
Also, 40 eol hides, of the value Of sl73,s5 5o-nak
ing, in beef, talow, and hidee, Oh, 25s,42i
Most Of the beef packed in mis- city is for the En-
ek.h market where it lie much preferred to any other
that can be produced. The cause of the superiority
of Chicago beef to the Eastern and Eoglsh beef H.,
principally that Chicago cattle entirely fed upon
corn and prairie grsss kept perfectly healthy by
the pure winds; are never worked like those OF the
Eat nor suffered to get old and tough They grow
MP quick ard tender, like the vegetation on which
they feed, and are delicate and juicy. Crest atten'
iion also paid te packing this beef No better, or
more convenient, or extensive packing establish
ments are to be found than those which have sprung
up in our suburbs On the Chicago River. The ruling
price Of cattle has been sc per cwt, net-making a
sum Of $500 ga paid for buEocks.
GRAIS.-The following is the number OF bushels
shipped from Chicago IN 1854: of Wheat, 2,ss6, 100;
Corn 6, 49,, o5s; Oats, Rye and Barley 1858, 79si
Total, l3,6ss,l76.
We add table of shipments of Wheat from Wis
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-24
WHAT is The GOOD OF THE PRISON AS
SOCIArIONf"

To Tie Editor Of The ~ y Tribune
SIR: My attention has been called to an article,
published in The Erening Post few days ago,
which reads az follows
WHAT Coop PRIsoS ASSOCIATION On
WedB.scsy last youns man, about q years OF we'll
dIe,.ed and OF seLt,mssy appearance presented himself
at the Tombs aud a.ked to be committed BackwsPs
Island for Two months svins that he had just oeeH
released from Sing Sing and he could fad Employment
be wa. .Isd q m;s. Dc s%p,.S N ~ o. dss2er,.on %
incl tribunal One OF The members Of the Womens Prison
Association who there into the condition Of the
fem.s department gave the unfortunate man note 10
Mems Association ard Is TO be hoped be properly cared
question naturally arises Why has the Mems Phsso Asso
citation door for them Why they compelled 70
voluntarily back TO the miserable life from which they hsye
just escaped
In reply to the above, les me say: This young
man, well dressed and of gentemsnly appearance"
who hsd note placed in bis hand by member Of
the Womans Prison Association and addressed to the
Mems Association did not apply directly or indi-
rectly TO the New. York Prison Association No. Is
Center st., for advice clothes, employment or pecu-
mary cid. Had he called at our Office we should not
Only have lent an attentive his apple ttiOu bat
our ~ mpaibies would have been made manifest to.
ward him. This has been our uniform practice with
such irrespective Of cir country color or creed.
/" Whist is the good Of the Prison Association :" is
problem difficult Of solution. Our object aim have
prominently and prominently been the diminu,ion Of
ernie ard lie cOncomtaDts ana the permanent refOr-
melton Of prisoners. To accomplish this, adopt
the most appropriate means within our reach and In
multiplied Instances we have satisfactory evidence
that our efforts have not been in vain. Seldom .
week passes but some persons call upon US,
" clothed and in their right minds, vtn tears Of
grateful acknowledgement expressing their hesrty
thanks for the interest shown them when they
in uouble by this Association. The tree being
known by lie fruit their reformation has satisfaction
~ demonstrated
We have labored to benefit poor prisoners whether
detained for trial convicted sentenced, discharged
We have least our bread upon the waters" and We
rejoice it has been after many days; We there
fore, thank God sId take courage" assured il i'm
PEELED by enlghtet ed philanthropy and sustained
by sympstbiz ng public, usefulness vii BE- great
ly increased For this object we resolve to labor.
Whatsoever our hands dDd To DO in this department,
shalI be done with honest fidelity, and with all our
might and although feel inability to reply 10
the interrogatory. What good is the Prison Associs-
ton we are perusded the great day Of retibutiOn
will solve the problem. We invite the cooper iton Of
Patriot, Phianthropist, and Christian and 10 those
who ask, Can any good come out Of the New York
Prison Association We answer, come and see.
In behalf Of this Institution, yosr. respectfully,
ABRAHAM BEAL, Agent
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-24

he b. called 10 i,s management |. probable TIA,
BE- would pot think necessary 10 oonsa' ne re-
OF MGItoro1sh's campaigns before su 1 nc
s.n.di,;or' Ard who Knows hsithst be nigh hstea
10 The ircsndiary suggestions Of ths, t.resPecf ai
Houaopsihic Jscobn, Or Wilkinson II ns "oui
BOT hang Mesmsr when be hal him N ms p'~T 9 -
vs reasonably expect hun to cruelty Hahn=rn'nn
Enrfn SIS ~.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-24

To the Editor Of The n. Y. Tribune.
SIR: Ny attention has been called to article,
published in The Erening Post few days ago,
which reads az follows:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-24
STATISTICS OF CHICAGO.

The Tribune. of Chicago, gives an annual stats
teal sheet Of great historical value to that place.
Some of the items must be interesting to readers.
BEEF CATTLE.-The following table gives the num-
Der Of Beef Cattle slaughtered at the several pack
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-24

JONI z. WHEELER, recently of New-York. has &C.
cepted position in the editorial department Of The
Chicago Demoeratie Pres. Mr.. WIS weil-known
integrity and industry will doubt be gratefully ap-
Ireciaied in The Garden City.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-24

tbs " rtduCIHg IHe FIVI1 rHIPFo" - 077'e-- y
Wheat.
LunnrR.-Tbe lumber.trade seems, from the fol-
loving table 10 be enormous; but it mus; be recol-
lected tia. tie Illinois prare supplied from Ceics-
&c with all ;s building. IN s,.xials and considerable
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-31
Singular Enterprise.

a company of Norwegians are engaged
at San francisco in collecting cast.otf
boots and shoes, The manner Of conduc-
ting the business is as follows A gents
are employed to take into custody ali dis
carded subjects of the genus boot. The
physical condition of the article is compar-
atlvely of little consequence neither is it
considered important to take into account
Its relations of fellowship, and the sole re-
ceIVes no consideration, whatever may be
the state of its hopclessness
The next operation consists in cutting
the thread of the boots existence, which
being accomplished, and little greasing,
the valuable remains are made into pack
ages to be shipped to Europe. 1t is sta
ted that the value of boot-legs gathered
and prepared by this establishment du-
ring the period of six months, amounts
to upwards of $4,000. In many parts of
Europe, old boot-legs may be readily sold
at fifty cents per pair.
How true it is that one-half the world
does not know how the other half lives.