The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-30

than three steam engines, al very handsome,
ngged up ana ready 70 supply propslling power
Indeed, we have good reason 10 believe from all
that we saw and heard on the fair xrounds. that
the present exhibition win be credifab1e one and
win prove highly interesting to an who aftendk
Lin of antique and Curious Books Dsposisx 5y
Member-in the Exhibition Room Of the Virginia
Mechanics Institute: tA9
Early Histories of Virginia e4sse8 -
Two editions of BeverIey's History, styled
'sThe History and Present State Of Virginia, BY
MDCCv.;;" and The History Of Virginia, London,
s"The History Of the British Plantations In Ameri-
ca. Part containing the History Of Virgins, with
remarks on the Trade and Commerce Of that Col
ony by Sir WIN. Keith, Bart; London, MDCC-
stth's History of Virginia; williamsburg.
" Reprint of the TRvE TRAVELS, ADyEN.
TYRES and Observations of Captaine IOHN
SMITH, from the London edition Of 1929. Rich
moad, 1872" gsssT .sssszGFi 2 "a sssl. .71ge
.Strachey's Travels in Virginia Britainie in 1919.
Published by the Hakluyt Society, 1886"
A copy Of ",The widow Ranter or the Historic
OF Bacon in Virginia: A tragfc0medy acted by
their majessie: servan's Written by Ms. a behn'
: ogilby,s description Of Americs, London.
Sir Waiter Raleigh's History of the World,
London, MDCLxXI''sf -. sEFe9 25fsh
%" The History of the Church of Scotland; begin
ming the year 203 and continued to the end Of the
reign Of King James VI Of our blessed memory; memory;
History of the Trial Of the Conspirators Of the
Gunpovder Treason, London, 1913" a.sesu
The proceedings in the House Of Commons
touching the impeachment of Edward, late Earl Of
Clarendon; London, 1700."
A reprint of 'sKing Jamess counterblast against
Tobacco" iaa IS sssa.-s3 aadstasvs9 'f@s4esfn5 $
.sEnssCOvNTEssE of Pembroke's Arcadia,
IN b Sir hilip Sidney, knight; London.
ItIyZ = F-.a 81 Esz
"An AvNswERE, by the Reverend Father In
God Thomas, Archbishop Of Canterbury to Gran.
mer printed at London 1880" (Black letter with
"a relation of the invasion and conquest Of
Florida by the Spaniards under the command Of
Fernando de Soto. With some discoveries made
by the Spaniards in the Island of California IN the
year 1888; London, 1886" -
Three books from the press of the Adj brothers.
viz: "Claudii Ptolemdii, Romae MDLXH, Apud
Palum Manutuum Adj f."
tbs, MDLI;7 and "ASCONII PAEDIANI EXPO.
SITIO IN III ORATIONES II TuLL II CIC
CONTRA c. YEMEN" yENETIIS in edibus
Aldi ct Andrea asculani socini mense; Decembre
This family were granted privileges amounting
almost to monopoly of printing by Pope Leo 4,
and their productions will even now show credita'
bly, with any more modern specimens OF typogra-
ply 1@ 1-ss - - @'a
Among a lot of more modern books we find, from
the library of the late President Madison, copy Oh
"Locke's Letters, with autograph and book plate
with the coat of arms of John Randolph OF hsah'
"A Compendium of Sacred History" with the
book plate and arms of "Wm. Bird, OF w estover,
in Virginia ESQ and history 20 OF ,ast oa the Cor
lonial Governors of Va with the arms and motto OF
'Murry, Earl of Dunmore," on the inside OF the
cover. ~, sis,..t +,
atata," with the autograph of Robert 6outhy
Keswich, March II, 1901" Lord Baeons Venla.
miana, with autograph and book plate OF the poet
| Select remains Of John Ray, from the library at
Abbottsford, with the autograph of "Walter Scott,
duplicate" A catalogue Of a sale of prints owned
by Granger, In vo. volume, with q whole page
on one of the fly leaves filed with the handwriting
| Of Horace WaIpole and his book plato But on
none of these books is one likely to look with moro
melancholy interest than q copy of "Hayley's
Essay Sculpture" formerly the property of Lady
Hamilton, the paramour of Lord Nelson This
| book was published in 1904 and is presentation
| copy from the author at time when Lady H. was
at the height of her notoriety and whilst enjoying,
was so layishingly bestowed by the wealthy and
tilted families of England. as s.g Ia
The following lines on the title page exhibit the
adulation which she received from those who
sought her favor: F ts - .le7 @if~'ssf5
.sTo Lady Hamilton from the author: sa s. #@
My homage lovely friend be thine alone! as
In sovereign charms true majesty is seen. .,.,
Beauty with talents Joined to raise thy throne,
And arts revere thee as their real Queen"
I'M r. Cades-The Cadets from the Military
Institute at Lexington arrived in this city yester
day morning at 10 o'clock in the accommodation
train from Petersburg. A detachment Of the ar
tillery gave the customary military salute upon the
arrival of the cars. The entire regiment of volun
teers, under Col August was out though in rather
slim numbers in consequence OF the short notice
given for parade. The Cadets were escorted
through several of the principal stretts and
through the capital square, where they were re-
viewed by the Governor from thence they were
escorted to Lafayette Hall, where arms were
stacked. They then repaired to their quarters,
Goddin's Hall, corner Iith and Bank sts. They
witbe the guests of the valunteers while here
and while quartered at the Hall win take their
meals at the American .s- z.s Lsf
The company numbered 100 members, and or
cited much admiration by their soldiery bearing
while passing through streets. Last night, by
invitation of Manager Taylor, they visited the
theatre and attracted quite as much attention az
the artists on the stage. .ss.s.sf - 80 sess
Fine Hats-Richard Moore, on Broad street. has
case of supurb homo made hats and caps. that
make grand disply in the exhibition room over
the first market. .sss ss .ssss.ssf
Tennessee Marble--the first specimen ever ex.
hibted in Richmond, has been deposited In tho ex-
hibition room of the Mechanics Institute by Mr..
John r. Baptist. 1t is really beautiful. R
John R. Thompson. Esq, the editor of the South
ern Literary Messenger and gentleman Of fine
attainments has consented to deliver an address
before the Mechanics Institutes In their exhibition
room this evening, at eight O'Clock. Those who
wish to enjoy rare intellectual treat should DO
punctual in their attendance as the ball viii doubt
less be crowded.
Old Bread-Mr Samuel p. Hawes has deposited
in the Mechanics Institute piece Of bread brought
from England in 1850, by Robert and Agnes Pierce.
| Puritans. Such curiosity is well worth see'
| ing. ,r-et
Harness-The set of harness and saddlery Dc
positcd at the Mechanics Fair and manufactured BY
| Mr.. samuel 8. Cottrell surpassed anything OF the
| kind we have ever seen and goes TO prove that
| our Richmond Mechanics cannot be excelled by
those of any other city In the. Union. Judges arc
invited 70 examine these specimens. and pronounce
upon their merits. swsraxs
Pick Pocket Yesterday morning High Consta-
| bic James r. Tyler was relieved of his watch and
chain by some slight of hand fellow, while crowd
ing into Lafayette Hall TO get peed at the Cadets
| The watch was odd silver one, and had the ini
tials Of the owners nsme upon IL
Supposed Kidnappr.--AE ~ Tally was brought
before the Mayor yesterday morning for having IN
| his possession yellow woman called Lucy Morse.
supposed to have been stolen from James g.
Morse, Of Mecklenburg. Both the man and NO