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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-12

STORE AND DWELLING AT ROCK
- ETTs. FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-Win be
sold on TUESDAY afternoon, the 10th Oct, 1856 on
the premises. commencing at o'clock, the Store and
Dwelling at Rockets, now in the occupancy of Mr.
w. f. Carvedo. =
TERMs-One-third cash; balance at and 9 months
for NEGOTIABLE notes interest added and title retained
oc 10 GODDIN APPERsoN, Aucts.
~ FIELD FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-Will be
sold on SATURDAY afternoon, 18th October 1855,
on the premises, at 4oelock, the House and Lot on
the road east of Fairfield, opposite the residence of
Mr.. w. w. Bradley, and near to the dwelling of
Messrs. stebbns & Miller now occupied by Mr.. Jesse
Britton. The Lot contains about II acres and the
house has three rooms besides kitchens well of water
i'll the yard, &c. .tH
TERMs-One-third cash balance at and mos.
oc5 GODDIN & APPERsoN, Aucts.
100 ACRES OF MOST VALUABLE
ICc TIME RE LAND, ON THE WHITE
MOND, FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-Win be- sold
at auction, ON THURSDAY, the 18th day of October
1850 on the premises, commencing at 81 O'Clock F. NJ
1873 acres OF most valuable pine tmbered land. sit
uated ON both sides of the White Oak Swamp Road
four miles below Richmond, adjoining the lands of
Messrs ]. B. Bragg Patrick Jordan, and others. The
excellent quality, and believed to be the best wood
land within that distance of Richmond
TERMs-One-tourth cash; balance at G. 0 and y
months for egotable notes. interest added satisac-
torily endorsed land title till last note is paid
By request of Col; Thom's executors.
DC IL GODDIN L. APPERSON, Aucts
MOST VALUABLE DWELLING. q N
4Vl MAYO STREET, FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
Will be sold, on WEDNESDAY afternoon Path Oc-
tober, 1855, on the premises, commencing O'Clock
that most valuable residence Mayo street. now in
the occupancy of Mr.. Jno. T. Talley. The house is
remarkably well built-has rooms, besides large
kitchen and other accommodations for servants and
is wtha of the most desirable residences in that
neighborh0od = tstft- p E5E3s -.t-t
TERMs-One-fourth cash; balance at 8, 6 and Q
months for negotiable notes. interest added secured
by trust deed.
oc IL GODDIN l. APPERSON, Auctrs.
MOST BEAUTIFUL AND VALUABLE
1Nl COUNTRY SEAT NEAR RICHMOND FOR
SALE AT AUCTION.-Will be sold at auction, on
MONDAY, the 18th of October, 1856 Oh the premises
at o'clock, that most beautiful country miles
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uIRSH & BOTTCHER,
IL 10S, Broad Street.
Beg to inform the public that they have been laying
III for the approaching season. large and well select
ed stock of
LADIES' DRESS AND CLOAK TRIMMINGS,
And that they daily receiving large additions
thereto with other and desirable
FANCY GOODS.
The kind and liberal patronage have hitherto
received, well as the many and flattering acknow
Judgements of the superior quality and styles of
goods, shall continue induce pay unabating
attention to all the requirements and movements Of
the fashions in that line of our business, while our
assotlnents of Worsed Enibroideres and Embroidery
Materials, Yarns, Patterns, Cheulles Silks &C., espe
cia!lY recommendabe TO Schools and Teachers, will
be kept i'll the most perfect condition throughout the
year. Ioc 8-lm* HIRSH 4 BUTTCHER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-12

WHITE ANDs COLOKED YARNS.--
w Opened, white, grey and couded Yurns. which
viii be sold low. SILAS l.. JOHNSON,
DC IL No. 81 Main ST.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-12

~ r. II. sugasr.-jO hiads. landing
{, 10 'Io7 lag and ior sale.
STOKES L CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-12

- Opened. case Of super, soft finished Bleach,
Shirtings, at ~ cts yard bargain.
SlLAS J.. JOHNSON. z
oc II No. 81 Min st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-12

Il VALENTINE COHEN, To Broad street. has
now opened his New Stock for the season. which EN-
braces every variety of desirable Goods in Fancy and
Staple. On hand, u very large stock of Cotton and
WOODEN Hosiery, EInbroidcrcs, H'dkcrchefs Cloaks
and Talnias of the latest dessnO, Shawls Blankets
flannes, English and French Merinoes, Ribbons,
Trimmings. Laces, Prints, Goods for gentlemen and
boys wear &c.- .r
The public is respectfully invited 70 examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere. My prices viii
be uniform aud low. .r-
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memorable in the French Algerian annals

memorable in the French Algerian annals.
They were constantly recruited with
French sold;ery, so as to be kept in full
lumbcr and perfect preparation. When
Marshal Bugeaud appeared in Algiers in
lS4l he soon perceived their superiority,
aud employed them in various warfare.
Particularly that Of the mountains. By a
royal ordinance cf that year, they were
increased to three battalions, with com
plete staff. Natives could be admitted
into one company alone Of each batta.
lion and they were few-enough only
to oounteDance the name and distinct
uniform of tho corps. The mixture Of
the two races was not found satisfactory
in the results; they contracted each
others bad, rstSer than sood, qualities.
The soldier in Algeria had a twofold
du:y-fighting and working; the Arabs
| would not handle the pickax and spade:
| the Christian would lave suffered in their
estimation if so employed while they
were comrades. 1t was deemed adyisa-
bic to create, under the title of Native
Shooters, special infantry corps, ofi-
cered in part only by Treuchmen; these
battalions, commanded by veteran colo.
ncls versod in the Arabic, now demon
Strate In the Crimea that they are wor-
thy juniors of the Zouayes. The prima-
ry corps is still recruited with veteran
or tried soldiers habituated to all kinds
OF hardship and danger, and of manage
ment in providing themselves with necas-
ssrieS and comforts in campaigns, and
under whatever circumstances.
In 1852. new organization took place:
they were increased to three regiments
OF three battslons each; afterwards they
we're armed with rifles; they now handle
ihe hhrie with dreadful tffect. The
names OF Lamoriciere, Brdcau, Chansar-
Eier, Cava,ecsc, Caarobert, Bousquet,
are tie names Of their leaders az diff.r-
ent tines.
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01IGTS OF SILK

In tie early ages of the Christian era.
The inhabitants of the little island of
eos in the Egean, near the coast Of
africa, were accustomed 10 manufacture
species Of silk, or rather sort Of thin
gauze, from the web Of a worm. which
hey fed upon leaves Of toe oak, the ash.
and the pine trees; and this Cean manu-
ficture, the invention OF a woman, was
long admired, and extensively nSed, both
IN the East and at Rome. for female
dresses. They wsre, however, after a
while, superseded By the Chinese silks,
which at that early period were so cost
!y that but few, comparatively, could
afford to wear them.
AureIlan is said to have complained
that pound Of silk was sold az Rome
Tor twelTe ounces of gold. The PhDai-
clan women sometimes unravelled thess
costly fabrics, and multiplied the pre-
ciouS material by looSer texture and
al intermixture Of linen threads. For
more than two hundred years after the
age of PiIny, the use Of silks as q gar
ment was entirely confined to tbs female
sex; and il is said that the Fmperor
E!agabalus was the first Roman, who.
oy the adoption Of this etfeminate habit.
" Sullied the dignity of an Enpero. and
q man."
Silk was supplied TO tie Romans by
the agency CT the Persiars, who il their
turn, prOcuiedi it, with quantities Of aloes,
cloves, nutmGgs aud sandal wood, from
the Chinese merchants, and convened it
10 their own country, ct first by long,
i0ilSOno, and dangerous journeys in car
ayanS, AID su suoSeGuCntly by vessels which
carried on beneficial trade between tho
silk merchants OF China and the inhabi-
tants Of tie Persian Calf
As the use Of silk became more and
more indispensable to the Romans. and
the Emperor JuStinian, in the middle of
Lhe sixth century, seeing with concern,
that the Pcrsians had sccrred, both by
land and By sea, the monopoly OF tits
important supply, and that the wealth Of
,iIS subjects was continually drained by
o nation Cf enemies and idOlaters, tried
various expediemts TO remedy the difficult
ty, but without success.
Finally two Persian monks, actuated
by some stronger impulse than that OF
pAtilotlsm, AMI encouraged by the prom
lseS and persuasions of JuStiaian, pene-
trated tLe ELK gro.ing country, and con-
cealing large nurI Der OF the eggs of the
silk worm in hollow cane, succeeded
in returning safely ard in triumph, with
their sPoiis. These eggs were hatched
by artificial heat, and the worms being
carefclly taken care OF and fed On mui-
berry leaves, lived and labored, and
ToTe their golden icmbs, and soon the
Romans achieved a greater perfection in
The art Of educating the insects and man.
utacturins the silk than tie Chinese
themselves.
Since that period the culture and man.
ulacture OF silk, has never been exciu-
sively confined to any distinct portion of
the earth but has been encouraged and
prac,lced whenever aad wherever it
could be made profitable. The southern
countIi's of Europe, bowever-France,
Italy and Spain-Still retain the supre.
macy which they acquired in the sixth
century; and tits from those countries
that we now derive our finest silks and
most costly and luxurious laces.-Bos.
ton Journal.
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THE WEEKLY STAR:
AN EXcELLENT FAMILY AND WASHING.
TON NEWSPAPER.
One Of The Cheapest i'm the Country.
Price-0nly 81 25 Per Annum

The WEEKLY STAR is printed on a
handsome double sheet, and contains
more reliable information concerning
what goes on in Washington, than is to
be found in all the other newspapers.
Its Washington news is of the earliest
and most reliable character, being sell
dom at fault. 1t has already given the
Daily Star wide reputation as the most
reliable newspaper at the Capitol. In
addition to its Washington News, the
WEEKLY STAR will contain original and
choice selections Of Tales and Poetry, the
lates. and most interesting News from
Europe and all parts Of the United States,
by telegraph and otherwise, &C., &c. q.
making it one of the best family news
papers(published.
All orders, postage paid, accompanied
BY the money, will be promptly attended
to. Fractions of dollar can be sent in
postage stamps. No order will be at
tended to unless accompanied by the
money. Address
WALLACH & HOPE,
Proprietors of the Weekly Star,
Washington city, D. c.
u Postmasters throughout the coun-
try are authorized to aet as Agents, and
will be allowed commission of twenty
per cent. on all orders they may send us.
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Auction Sales.
By GREEN q sCOTT Auct,on.

By GREEN - SCOTT Auetioneerus
HNTUSTEE g SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
l. Estate.-By virtue of a decree Of The Orphans
Court of the District Of Columbia for the county of
Washington, approved by the Circuit Court OF said
District sitting in Chanccy, passed in ihe matter of
the petition of Ann NJ Cross, gu2rdian of the infant
children and heirs-at law Of Washington Cross, de-
ceased. will, on THURSDAY, the IOh day of
May, 1855, at 81 O'clock p. M in FROM ofthe prem.
ises, proceed to sell Lots numbered 81 2S 80 80 81
and 81 in square numbered l043 situate in the city
of Washington and District aforesaid.
The above described property il situated at the
corner Of l4ih street eat and z street south
Terms OF sale: One-third cash, the residue in two
equal payments at six and twelve months, with In
terest on deferred payments The de erred pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the purchaser
purchasers, satisfactorily endorsed.
Upon the full payment Of the purchase money and
interest, and the Of the sale BY the Court
the trustee will convey to purchaser or purchasers
at his or their cost and expense, all The right title
interest and estate in and to said lots OF ground OF
which the eaid Washington Cross died seized
ANN M. CROSS, Trustee.
GREEN & SCOTT,
ap p3-N&M4. e,9&lO;h AuctiOneers.
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lEE ZjU&yEs.

The Paris correspondent of the Ncw
York journal Cf Commerce, gives the
annexed account Of the now famous
ZouaVes of the French army:
YoS will permit me to beStow a para
graph on the Z0uaveS, drawn from the
full history and graphic description Ct
that recoub.abie corps, which arc fur
nished in La Revue. The common i'm
preston that the Zouaves are chiefly IA.
tives of Algeria is entirely erroneous. In
1880, General Clausel, then commander
in the province. organized a native corps
of infantry and cavalry; it consisted OF
two battaliOnS that received the name
from the Arabic-Z3vaoua-from a tribe
or confedei alton of Kaby tribes, i.habit-
ing the farthest gorges or glenS of the
Jujura. They were q proud, intrepid,
industrious race, whom the Turks could
never really subdue; they were well
known at Algiers, as they frequented the
city for the purpose Of barter. They en-
jOyed the reputation Of being the best
foot soldiers of the regency. Kabyls,
and Arabs Of every title could lie admit.
ted into the Eew corps, bu5 they we're
not found Trustworthy. When ade-
quately trained, they deserted to the
tribes that happened to be at war with
the French, and proved the most dam
gerOuS adverSaries. Ere long it was
thought advisable to enlist volunteers
from France; a number of these were en-
fans de Paris, or the vagrant youth of
the capital. French and natives together
formed regiment, the 9th of the line,
and soon display ed ex binary prowess
in the expeditions and siegcs.
In 1923 the number Of companies was
fixed at lO-eishth entirely French, two
native; but each Of the latter received
twelve French soldiers. The officers
were altogether French; Lomoriciere was
appointed to the command, with the
grade of chef de battalion. The Oriental
costume, now special characteristics,
was adopted with modification suited to
summer and winter service. The officers
retained their European uniform, wear
ing, however, occasionally, the warm red
cap which the Turks cal! Fez.
In 1885, by royal ordinance, the r,r;.
ment was made to consist of two batta.
lions, Ct SIX companies each, which might
be increased 10 ten. The Zouaves proved
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STEAMBUAT kxCURsiOE.
l. A NDING OF THE PILGRIMS s

Celebration of Tie Landing of tkc Pilgrim
Fathsrs Of MaryLGnd at st. Mary's City
ST. Mary's county, andsr TIE auspices @ {
tito Phi!odsnlte Society of Georgelosca.
THE Committee of Arrangements OF the Young
L Catholics Friend Society, Of this IT, -
city have the honor of announcing TO- ~
they have chartered the well known and popular
steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON, for the above
mentioned Excursion.
The price of Tickets for tic entire trip is 5 each
They can be procured at the following Drug Stores:
Kidwe & Lawrence, corner of lith street and
Pennsylvania avenue Cail-n'g, corner of 7th aud
streets; Martin f. Kings, Pennsy ylyania nuc
ID B. Clarks's, corner of llth street and Maryland
avenue; Ino +. Elias Variety Store, Pennsylvania
avenue; WIN. A. Keunedy's Bookstore, 7th street (;
and from Francis McNerhany, Naval Storekecper,
Navy Yard.
A. the number of tickets is l;Z.ted persons de-
sirous of this interesting Excursion are par
ticuiary requested TO maze carry application as
above or 10 any member of the Committee of hr-
rangfments, the sales will be closed Saturday
svPn;np, the 18th May next.
ArTangem EIs have been made with the p7Oprie
tor of Piney Point Pavilion whereby comfortable
Recommendations for the night will be secured during
the Excursion.
The George Washington will leave the SteSmb0a,
Wharf, at the foot Of lth street, on MONDAY eve
ming, the l4lh May next, n O'Clock aud will re-
turn about p. m. on he following Wednesday.
JOHN CARROLL BRENT,
WA. A KENNEDY,
GEORGE HARVEY,
JOHN L. CAS- SELL,
FRANCIS McNERHANY,
COmm.ttee of Arrangements.
p2l-TuThSatd
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SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
JOHN II. sNOOr.


South side Of Bridge street, neGr HgA,
GEORGETOWN, d. C,
HAS received and il now Offering very general
III sonment of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
In his stock will be found a good assortment OF
Of ne 1 style
Light Spring Silks
Best make black do
Bereges, Grenadines, Tissues
Blk modes and bright col'd Challics
Bsrege and Challey Dianes, MOusselines
Real French Ohintxes and Briiiiants
Orglndie and JacOnet Lawns
Real imported Lawns fast coors. at I21xc.
Real French and Scotch Embroideres, cheap
Plain striped and plaid Bonnet Ribbons
Emb'd and plain Linen Cambria Handkerchief
great bargain
Jacones, Swiss, Nainsook, and Plaid Muslns
Rich figured and dotted DO
BaIous Kid and Alexander's Silk Gloves, all
colors
Ladies, Misses, and Gents Hosiery, all kinds
Parasols Of every shade and price
Rich English fast colors Prints at l2l<
With hrst rate assortment OF
MEMS AND BOYS WEAR.
Also. Sheetngs and Shirtings Of the best makes in
Linens and Cottons
Table Cloths, Damasks, Napkins Toweliings, Fur
niture Chintzes, white Spreads
Domestic Goods generally.
Having made large purchases from the Philadel-
phia and New York auctions. am prepared TO OF
Ter great Inducements TO cash or prompt customers
ap lS-lm ]. n. SMOTT.
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4 OANINE SUICIDE.-The Trenton IN.
). State Gazette says that a valuable
dog, belonging to gentleman in that
nelgEborhood, had pup, which it was
l9uhd necessary to drown. The parent
showed signs Of violent g,ief. and fading
the body of her offspring, she fished it
cut OF the creek ami laid il on the porch
of her owners residence, looking re-
proachfilly in his face. She then went
to the creek, walked in aud deliberately
drowned herself.
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.

I'd ". BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under
L the United States Hotel, has just received q
large supply Of Spring aud SuEmer Goods, and is
now prepared 10 offer great bargains To all in want
of guod and fashionable clothing. His Ready
Fuade Clothing will be sold at the following low
prices:
Whole suits, Coat, Pantlloons, and Vest, OF thin
cloth or Or:cassimere, for Sl2.
Fine Black F1ock and Dress Goats, from sl0 TO
Good Business Coats for ST.
Black and Fancy Pants, from 81 10 81.
Marsellies and SILK Vests, from 50 ~ s5.
He keeps always on hand a large assortment OF
fancy Articles, such Shirts, Gloves, Cravals, I'm
bTeDas &C.
''sOle Agent for the sale of SCOTS Fashions
mar lQ-ti.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 5, 1855.

NOTlCE Is HEREBY GIVEN 10 the holders of
" stock Of The United States described In The fol-
owing nstice Of 81 January last. that for the pur
pOse Of completing the purchase of the amount
therein named, this department will continue to
purchase upon the terms of said notice, to the
tent OF the residue OF the sum p'DpOsed not vet OBJ
taned-say 81 l58 535 Us, If said stocks ere offered
and received here prior 10 he rst day Of June next
TREASURY DEP.2TEEST, January 3, 1855.
Notice Is hereby given To the holders Of the fol
lowing described stocks Of the United States, that
this department is prepared 10 purchase, any
between the date hereof ami the LIST day of March
nex, portions Of those Stocks amounting in the az
srega,e TO 81 800 900, m the manner and on the
TEL MS hereinafter mentioned, to wit:
In case Of any contingent cOmpetitiOn, within the
amount stated preference will be in the order
Of time in which said stocks may be offered. The
certificates, duly assigned to the United States By
the parties who are 10 receive the anOun. thereof
must be sTitted 10 this department; upon the
receipt whereof, a price will be paid compounded
of the following particulars:
l. The par value, or amount specifedin each Ger
ufcate.
3. A premium On the stock of the loan authoriz d
by the act of July, 1876, redeemabie November II,
1856, of24 per cent; un the stock of the loan au
thOrZed by the act Of 1872, redeemabe 3lst Decem-
Der, le6, of 10 per cent on the stock OF the loans
authorized by The acts OF leI7 and l646, d redeem
able, tie former on tn 3lst December, 1867, and
the latter ihs 2Oth June, 1868, OF Is per cent
aud on the stock of the loan authorized by the act
Of 1850, and redecmable on the 3lst of December
1864, Commonly called the Texan indemni,y,) 6
pa cent.
3. Interest on the par of each certificate from the
ls of Janulry, 1885, the date of receipt and set
dement at the Treasury, with the allowance flor
the money 10 reach the owner) OF one days Heres,
in addition.
Payment for said stocks viii be made in drafts Of
the Treasurer Of tho Uned States, ON the assistant
reasurer at RostOn, New York, Philadelphia, the
parties may direct.
But 10 certificate will be entitled TO the benefit of
this notice which shall not be actually received
the Treasury before the said lst day OF March
next. JAMES GUTHRIE,
mar r6-dtJune1 Secretary Of The Treasury.
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PLEASURE TRIPS
TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION.

TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION.
60 1NaToS aTS S'ssnsTf or Tnosl SLV. soELYnh MAshi
be chartered for public or select parties to visit
The White House Pavilion, Mount Vernon, Fort
Washington, or other Eaces ON Tie river.
The White House Pavilion is now open for visi
tors IL Ia beautiful place for pleasure trips; il
has fine Ball and Dining room , also, a new Ten
Pin Alley.
GO Fer particulars apply to the President of the
Company, or the Captains OF the Boats.
Mr.. WILLIAM COKE is furnishing refreshments
ON The boats, and ID prepared TO furnish parties OIL
The beat terms, &-2m
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.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLEani eli2i
1 bly, situated Improved Real Es'ate on the corner
OF 7l aid ID streets.-By virtue of deed in trust,
bearing date Oh the 9th day of June 1851 recorded
in Liber J A. g., No. 3e, loliOs 287 &c the sub
scri1er will sell at public sale, TUE 5DAY, lhc
18th day of May, 855, at So O'Clock p. m on the
premises, part Of Lot No 6, in Square No. 457.
fronting IS feet on 7h street west, and running bac
81 feel on street north to al alley with the Duild
lnss and improvements, which consist Of well and
substantially built threo atory bnck warehouse, GOV
ering the whole of said part of said lot
The above properly is situated on the corner OF
7th aud street, opposite the Ma onal Intelligen.
Ger office, and is one OF the most desirable and val
liable business locations in Washington, rapidly en-
hanciGg IN value, and offers opportunity for in
yestment seldom TO be met with
The terms Of sale will be- One-fUurth of the pur-
chase money in cash, and the balance in SIX twelve
eighteen, and twentyfOur months, for notes airing
Interest from day OF safe, secured by d. ed IN tris,
upon the property II the terms of sale not com
piled with in six days after the sale, the property
will be resold, at the risi and expense of the pur-
chaser, upon one weeks notice. All cOnveyancin2
at the expense Of lhe purchaser
CHAS. s. WALLACH, Trustee
JAS. Z. MCGUIRE,
an 3-9taw6Ss Auctinneer