The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-17
The Savannah News Of Tuesday, saws;
DISTRESS IN ENGLAND-RIOTS AT LIVER
POOL AND LONDON.

POOL AND LONDON.
In Liverpool the times have been peculiarly Sc
we're In consequence of frost having stopped the
extensive building works, and from the continu.
ance OF easteriy winds having prevented the arri-
val of the American shipping. The absence of
shipping alone deprived nearly five thousand dock
laborers and porters of work, and of all descrip-
lons of laborers, there were not fewer than eieh-
teen thousand men destitute of employment Con-
sidering the number of helpless women and chill
dren dependent On these men, 1t represents a
terrible amount of suffering Our correspondent
describes it pitable to see hundreds of poor
fellows iding around the Exchange in the hopes of
obtaining "chauce job" Considerable lberslity
has been displayed by the citizens and abou,
$4,000 were subscribed. Relief stnres were opened
in various parts OF the town, and tickets emitting
the holder 10 bread and coal were freely disribu~
TED. The conduct of the unemployed, was almost
without exception, peaceable and praiseworthy
although wantiwas SO great that instances had oc
curred where men had tainted from hunger and
Tell on the street. The bulk of these really indus
trious classes bore up bravey in the hope of an
early return TO labor. However on Tuesday, the
20th, great agitation observable in the Scotland
Road in one OF the lowest and most disreputabe
quarters of the town.
By degrees the excitement swelled into the di-
neusions of q riot. Bands Of the disconteuted
ldVCntu Out lnto various parts Oh tne town, and
caused the greRtest CONSERVATION to the citizens
The stores along the prl clpal thoroughiares were
Immediately closed The jewellers and silversmiths
first, next the cutters and gunsmths, and finally
the entire trade of the town was suspended These
bands OF marauders varied in number from fity to
one hundred, but contained a considerable portion
OF women and lads. They seemed to have no sort
of organization, nor any definite bject in view
Aahrst they rushed unanimously into the bakers
shops, twenty or thirty OF which were stormed and
plundered. They also demanded and received
money from various other storekeepers
An attack was made on st. Johns market but the
gates were closed, and the police beat off the be-
se1gers. Towards evening the town resumed its
wonted appearance. An extra force ofspecial con-
stables were sworn in and number OF the police
were armed and mounted. Sixty prisoners were
taken, and summarily sentenced by the Police
Courts, to terms of hard labor, VARYING from a
week to three months
Nextlday, Wednesday, the 2lst, the disturbances
were resumed Inc same scenes again occurred
the provision shops were attacked, the police made
successful skirmishes, and captured many of the
rioters The stores were closed during part of the
day, but, from the report OF our correspondent
who took occasion personally to witness the "riote +"
this was precautton quite unnecessary. The po-
lice were at all times more than a match for the
mob. Since the 2lst all had remained perfectly
quiet.
Similar disturbances, but on a smaller scale,
took place in London. Bands of men and boys le-
wed contributions on the storekeepers till the iu-
tOi iOi CAIc vi poiiCC etOppcO tUe tULtTpTEb
NAvAL.-The Norfolk Beacon announces that the
repairs the brig cambridge will shortly be com.
peted, and she will proceed to her. destination
next week.
Commodore Breese, Commander Ellison and
Constructor Hart compose the officers ordered to
survey the sloop of-war jamestown, whose hold
will be broken up and stores discharged for the
purpose.
MELANCHOLY OccURRENcE.-A young lady,
daughter of Mr.. J. Mabrey residing near Feaster.
vile, s. c., was struck on Friday week by the limb
OF falling tree, and on Saturday died from the
effects. This is one of the most melancholy incl.
dents that we have yet heard In connection with
that long to be remembered day.
FALL OF BLACK sNow.-The Ohio Farmer con.
tains communication from Prof. Fairchild, OF
Oberfn, Ohio, stating that on February 7th thew
had In that region fall of dark coIored snow
The crystals were In the form of dense icy pellets
about the twentieth Of an inch In diameter 1t fell
TO the depth OF nearly an inch, and when melted 1t
yielded about a bait an inch Of water The snow
had distinct smoky taste, and on ftering II
'hrough paper dark sooty substance was obtained
PkAcE IN THE ARGENTINE PRovIscRs.-From
letters received In Boston the Inteligencer learns
that the Commissioners of President Uruuisa of
the Argentine Confederation. had concluded an ar
rshgement with the authorities of the Province OF
Soohos Ayres, by which the future peace would
os msintained between these so long contendlng
parties. This arrangement will greatly tend 10
me advancement and prosperity of vast ext ent ol
country.
on w Wednesday, $50 applicants were received al
washington, tor lands under the new bounty land
Jaw.
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the Pasihc, was recovering his health rapidly.