The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-05-30
Correspondence of the Dispatch.

Hon. H. 4. Wise Tho RGces-Fbe Companies
M0rtaLuy-Jer0nae BoHapGrte, &c
BALTIMORE, May 2sth.
Hon. Henry A Wise arrived here from WASH
iDgton to-day, en- route for his home in Accomac.
lie proceeded Immediately to the steamer "Gladia-
tor" The boat did not leave until 6 O'clock and
ia the interim, the fact becoming known of his be
ing on board, he was waited upon ty large num-
Der of our citizens. His appearance indicates that
the campaign has made sad nrosds upon his
hsalth, but 1t Ia 10 be hoped that relaxation from
his arduous lsbors, ana short season of quiet,
may restore him 10 his wonted vigor.
The Herring Run races commence to-day, and
promise to afford fine sport In the list of horses
entered the stables of Colonel John Becher, OF
Virginia, including the celebrated racer, Cordelia
Reed three year old colt Frank Allen by Haw.
ktns Prism who won 81 600 match at Richmond
this spring; and two other fine three year olds.
MIR. Gibbons, of New York, has Granite, Philo,
bliss Matty, and three very fine three year Odds
Mr.. Tally, Of Virginia, has the famous Ons-eyed
Joe and two fine three year ODDS. Calvin Green
of Virginia, has Dawson, Rube, and two three
years old Mr.. Pouder, of Maryland, has Grey
Eagle, four year old, full sister 10 Seine, and
three year old named Little Sal Mr.. Coweu, of
Maryland, has three very fine horses. Mr.. O. P.
Hare, OF Virginia, is also expected with his fine
stable.
There will commence with sweepstake for four
years old; 200 entrance half forfeit; two mile
heats. For the purse w II Gibbons names b f. 4
years old, Philo, by Mariner, dam Cassandres Cal
Vim Green names ch g years old, by Shamrock
dam Kate King. VIM Fields names b f, years
old, hy Epsilon, dam Beta, by Levathan.
This will be followed by another sweepstake for
three years old colts, 500 entrance, halt forfeit.
TRey aud CheathRm names oh. f, 3 years old,
Ieilyho, dam Betsy White. J D Pouder names ch
T. years old, Little Sal Capt John Belcher names
Dr Csbelis b BY Ztngaree, dam by Priam. CAL
Vim Green names b 2, three years old, by SOver-
tign, dam Ann Chase
The Dobtlord and Independent Fire Companies
had Trial yesterday, on bet to the power of
sAeir engines, The Independent came of victori-
Gus, throwing 20I feet
There have been "a deaths the past week u of
consumption
VIM BlackIar who attempted suicide on the 18th
iost' died to-day from the corrosive sublimate
Jerome N Bonaparte of this city, leaves for
france on the I'd ult.
LEwELLEN BOYLE, Secretary to Commodore
Mayo Of the frigate Constitution, al Havana, has
arrived in Washington with important dispatches
to cur Government.
Oliver H. Psrry, son Of Commodore Perry, left
Ne" York, Sunday, for Canton, China, to assume
the dates Of the United States Consulate at that
port.
CoSFIRMATIoN.- On Thursday evening last forty.
seven persons were confirmed at Trinity church,
Washington, Rev. Mr.. Cummins, pastor.
IHE PANAMA RAILROAD Company has effected
sale Of 81 100000 worth Of their bonds In London
S'9O per cent, equal to par 10 the United States.
foRrTFTING HAVANA The work of terrifying
and putting in complete state of defence the for
nhostions Of Havana is rapidly progressing. The
planters and inhabitants are working gratuitousy
and voluntarily on the Notifications.
The SLAVERY EXCITEMENT IN MTssoURI-A
meeting was held ia Johnson county, Mo, n few
Gays ago, at which resolutions were adopted de-
elaring that person opposed to slavery should
bs permitted 20 reside where the said institution
exists; that every free celOred person must lGaY5
mat county immediately and that siter the hrst Of
august they bsl be elected By force.