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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-02
ELECTIONS.

( A Northern journal refers to very inter.
ssting paper appended to Mr. Lieber's work
on Civil Liberty and Self Government, on
the proportion of those who actually vote,
to the whole number of qualified voters, IN
any extensive election-ssy one covering
district where there are Eve thousand voters.
In illustrating his subject. says our contem-
porary, Mr.. Lieber selected instances OF
American, English. French and German
elections, and arrived from well ascertained
statistics ut the conclusion. that very fire.
quently less that fifty out of hundred citi-
gems who have the right to vote, actually 60
to the polls, and that this result shows fair
common interest in the election; that if sixty
voters out of hundred actually vote, it
proves great interest in the election; and
that seventy actual voters out of hundred
is an evidence of great excitement, while
the number of seventy five voters out of a
hundred is hardly ever reached, and marks
an imprisoned election. From these calcu-
lations, Mr.. Lieber proved that the pretended
return, by which Napoleon III was lifted to
the imperial throne, and according to which
ninety five Frenchmen actually voted out Of
every hundred authorized to vote, was a
falsehoed which could only be palmed upon
people utterly ignorant of election statistics
'sTbe late elections in Virginia has furnished
an additional opportunity of testing this the.
ory The following statements are procured
from one of the very highest authorities for
political statistics in that Commonwealth
This gentleman says that at this election the
people generally were interested and excited
toshe hig hest degree, as much indeed as they
could be on "any subject short of q revolu-
tionU-an opinion in which we do not doubt
all persons acquainted with the facts will en-
tire,y coincide Now there are in Virginia
at this very moment, 214 600 timetables, or
persons qualified to vote. and there were
polled 156 600 votes at this election. This
gives fraction over seventy three actual
voters out of |. hundred qualified to vote
End this in community thoroughly accus-
toned to canvassiug and elections. The I'm.
perfsp Government ofFrance were evidently
ignorans of election statistics, and thus
placed on record the evidence of their own
falsehood."
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aunton to supper.
COMMODATJON TRAIN

COMMENCING aoith Friday, third day of Au9ust.
For the recommendation OF the way..faysl mas.
senger train will be run in connection with freight
ieavshs hlch nond at . A. M aod arriving at As
senat all the usual stopping places except storr's
and they have the right to transfer themselves be-
tween this and the express mail train any point
where they come in connection. Going up, til mail
ovsrtakes the freight al Junction, and coming down
at Beaver Dam.
The express day mail cannot sop anywhere but at
regular Depots, except Junction and AtIee's
q. d. WHfTCOMB, Superintdt
au2 of Trsnsportatiap, Va C. r r.
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EsE NO1ICE.-The Steamboat
Il AUGUSTA will, from this date until
further notice: discontinue going to NORFOLK and
PORTSMOUTH but will continue the regular trio
between PORT WALTHALL, OLD POINT and
HAMPTON. The Cars running In connection with
the Augusta, will leave the Richmond and Peters
ings at O'Clock. Returning the Augusta will leave
Hampton on the alternate days, viz Tuesdays Thurs
days aud Saturdays at the hour touching at Old
Point and all the landings the River
Tbs, DODAMEAD, sup't
Office r. & P R. r. Compsny,}
Richmond. August 1855. aug
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CATER BOOTS.-Ladi

- CATER BOOTS.-Ladies. /
have received by this mornings express
i5opsir more OF MoCurdy Sons CATERS. at this
warrant every pair ofthem. All In want should call
soon, az they 60 off ss fest az | receive them
ALEX HILL No. l27 Main st.
eu -. Richmond. Va
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WATCH STOLEN- Stol,

r WATCH STOLEN Stolen
"a from Room No. at the Monument Hotel,
kNL on the night of July Slst cold LEVER
azk1a1S WATCH, made by johnson, of Liverpool,
No. 1914 1t had setpentine Steel Hands, the end of
one cut of with the ietter"E g" marked on the
back and also Purse and Pocket Book attached
contaiaing from SIS to $40 ANY intelligence con-
corning them will be literally rewarded. app.
cation at this office 2-2sA
ksl1ITsSySN CANAL BOAT LYNCH
BURG 10 now ready to receive
freight tor LxNCHBURG, and will leave on Satur.
day, full or not foil. b ae
au 2-St CHAS PETTYJOHN.
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
NEW ARRANGEMENT-CH OF HOURS
~ u 'lIIjl1
ONE DAY ONLY FROM RICHMOND TO THE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-02
ELEGANT EMBROIDERIEs FnI

IL CITY RETAIL SALES The Ladies' ara rno.t
respectfully invited to call and examine lsrse and
complete assortment OF Embroideries reeenfiv re-
eeived: Single Swiss Muslin Collars some yary tns
Swiss Muslin Collars aud Sleeves In sets TO mater.
Lace Collars and Sleeves In sets to match Of the
neweM ana most beautiful designs; Cambria Collars
colsTs; malteese Lace Collars Honiton Lace Col
las; 0impore Lace Collars aud Sleeves: EmhroiS,a
Muslin kobes; Swiss and Cambfic Musiin Rsras
Embrsidered ca nbric Fiouncinss; Infants' wroashf
proc6s @ GWATKIN
Ru2 OpnositA rr.h.... S
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SPRING CANDLE STICKS-Wbic6
~ possess the advantage Of always keepip, ~.
tone OF new STYLES, bronze or sit; Solar Lsmns Snr
oil Ard lard dihsrsnt sizes; Plated Brsss Britsnns
sad Chins Candiesdeks, high ard low, ct ths Hone
Fufnishing store Of RULKLEY IN osss
aug Es,Is aor.
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RAVELLING BASKE TS-In era.,
~ vs.i~fy ~ to sses sad qualities; ausons WHIT
are fhe 6as 6nsss. Palmetto Fancy VILLAS ST. -
no last received and for sale BY
aug BULKLEY 1 &C, ISL Main AZ.
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Frnr-Lsst right. about 10 clock, the
ane storv frame building adjouina the f.ctoIy Oh
BIsckbnrn, Of iith ard CsTy ssIss ussa
for the manufac.ure Of tobecco boxes wss
~ - ~ an fire The 1s mes were subdusd sffer the
Snildire cas- nearly destroyed, snd the factory Of
NJ Hlsctburn mnch damaged BY fire and water.
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e9A SPECTACLES.--Lar
~ additions to our stock of specteclss
and Spectacle Glasses. have been received within
che last few days We have them TO suit all ages of
the Lowing sinds: Gold Frames; Silver do; Plated
do Steel d. Glasses will be adjusted 10 old frame,
TO suit any age, at short notice.
MYERS L JANKE, Opticians
au2 75& Main street
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GRAIN SHOvELS AND MEASURES
~ Bushel and half bushel MEASURE. in nest, y,
single piece; Grain Shoveis, &c; for sale BY
an ZIMMERMAN
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ONE DAY ONLY FROM RICHMOND TO THE
ALUM SPRINGS. AND ONE AND A HALF
TO THE WHITE SULPHUR.
TNHIS is the best route to all the Vir-
Il ginia Syringe, because there will be less staging
and better stage roads than on any other. larger
supply of stages il expected than ever before
THE CARS ARE NOW RUNNING Is MILES WEST
OF STANTON,
and large force 10 engaged in laying the rails rapid
ly towards the Springs. In a few days another SEQ
ton will be open.
A large portion of the Road being bsllasted, se.
cures to great extent, EXEMPTION FROM DUST.
Fare in connection ,oh stage line of Nm. p. FayisA
l. Co.
From RICHMOND
70 Sweet Springs. 800 To Bath Alum. 90
To Healing. To Rocko..dse Alum z 30
To Hot...............7.50 To Lexington. so
Leave Richmond 6 As A. NJ, dine az Staunton u
P. M, to Roekbridge Bath Alum LIST day I'd day
dine at Csllahan's old stand, reach White Sulphur
early in the evening.
Southern passengers will find 1t more convenient
to get to Richmond overnight, but have ample time
20 connect in the morning train. Thew will always
fad omnibus to take them free of charge if they
go direct from one Depot to the other
RETURNING, the stages will meet the cars at the
terminus in the evening time enough to return to
Staunton to supper.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

ABOLITION IN KANsAs-A STATE C0ysTrTU-
rIoNAL CoNvENTIoS.--We perceive that the free
soil element in Kansas is already at work, and
that convention of delegates of this stripe is
to be held at Big Springs on the 9th proximo.
The election Of delegates, five from each re-
preventative district, will take place to-day.
This is a sort of coup dftm of the Garrison
vcntion, or rather to have it entirely to them
selves. Furthermore, the free sellers hope to
make out population enough-sixty thousand
in Kansas previous to the adjournment of
the new Congress, to demand admission into
the Union as free State. Extensive prepa-
ratons are being made in New England to
increase the population Of Kansas, In order to
help the free sellers along. The majority of
the next Congress being against slavery in
Kansas, the free sellers think there will be no
difficulty in getting in with an abolition con-
stitutioa, which will probably be made at the
convention above named. The national men
have heretofore beaten the abolitionists
in Kansas in every election, and it
il very possible that the movement
now in progress may turn out differently
from what has been expected by our
amiable friends in New England Garrison
ought to go out at once and take some custom
along with him.
We are further convinced that the free soil.
ers will not be able to carry out their plans, by
the proceedings of the Kansas Legislature on
the 14th inst, when
In the House, Dr. Strngfcllow offered resolution 10
the effect that convention be- called to frame
ton prior TO Kansas being admitted into the Union n
sets the first Monday in October the day on which the
polls should be opened and the people TO vote ICON.
vention' or mo convention on that day.
This resolution was referred to select com.
mittee, to report next day. The resolution
will pass undoubtedly, and another collision
must take place between the opposing forces
There's not much hope for the abolitionists.
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Il. Il, 54S, 488 1,713,744


The above apportionmentreprese $4,000
Of the population, which leaves sixty members
of Assembly to be divided among the remaining
1867, 900 of the inhabitants of the State, in the
other thirty-nine counties in which the census
has not yet been completed.
The population of the State in 1850 was
1907 900 present population, 3,375,OOO. The
basis of representation is one member for
26,360 population, by which New York city
gains eight members for its increased popula-
tion. This calculation is based on the esti-
mate that the total population of the State is
$4,000. The city, as it win be seen, has
grown to be very important power in the
State, and it is to be hoped that our country
friends will take good look at the figures
before they attempt to press any more Maine
Liquor laws upon us.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

phere up to the present time Is something o0oo
In January and February 1861 two hundred and hfty
one persons emgrated from this port under the
pices Of the fund.- arriving at Grest Salt Lake City via
ing The number Of persons who from this port
through the fund.- IN 1863 1854 and the present year.
respectively, 400 073, and ll27-making since the
commencement Of the operations of the fund in this
hemisphere 2, Sol persons.
The above facts do not need extended COM
ments Every sensible man must gee from
them that the doctrines of the Mormons
are daily being embraced by numerous mis-
guided people, seduced from their homes by
promises of paradise in the Eastern world
hardly inferior to that promised by the Koran
to the good Mussulman who fell fighting for
God and the Prophet. The Mormons go step
beyond Mahommedanism in sensuality, and
it would appear from their progress that the
nineteenth century is not quite so enlightened
an age as our orators and authors would have
us think.
What is to be done with the Mormons? The
territory Of Utah is daily increasing in wealth,
power and population. President Pierce has
given it up, and Col. Steptoe has gone to Cali
fornia in disgust. Consequently there is no
despotism in the world more complete than
that exercised by Brigham Young, who is
Governor, in spite Of all the Powers of the
earth" What shall we do with the Mormons?
viii the grasshoppers drive them to the four
quarters of the globe?
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IMPORTANT FROM CURACAO.
Our Curacao Correspondence.

CrRCOA July q, 1855.
DIFFICULTIES Between the T. S. Consul and de Colonial
Gorernment-O,arages and Insults offered TO Him-His
LIFE Mnaced-Insfcisney Of Protection for the Rights
gAnsercdn Extraordinarily for Energetic Action on
the Part Of our Government
Tembrace tho opportunity Of the sailing Of the bark NJ
w. Babbdgs TO place you in possession Of the facts rea-
I've the outrage committed upon the United States
Commercial Agent al this port by the authorities Of the
island.
Mr.. Young's United States Commercial Agent
at Curacao very fully noticed by the press through
cut the United States when he obliged leave the
island last year. The circumstances of the present diff
eultcs and the interference OF the authorities in his
rights as officer Of the government of the United
States, viii probably receive the prompt attention Of the
government Mt Washington.
II appears that the course pursued by Mr.. Young,
United States Commercial Agent, has not met with the
approval Of the greater portion Of the mercantile com
munity OF this island, who chiefly Jews.
The vgilant cxertions OF Consul has materially in
terfeed with the views Of the merchants far the
American law regulates the importation of merchandise
into ports In consequence Of these facts Mr. Young
has the mortal hatred Of this portion Of the community
Of Curacao
1t is the custom Of the Jew merchants Of this island 20
establish houses in New York and Boston for the purpose
Of carrying out their mercantile operations As citizens
often made in few days In the States the Curacao
chant, he becomes naturazed citizen takes
the money furnished by his brethren and purchases
sells in the ports New York and Boston, and sends them
here, under the American hag TO be controlled by the
Jew who has furnished the for the purchase and
claims ownership o. the vessel arrives.
The effect Of this system OF registering vessels in the
United States, places Consul in the position Of d.
lapidated buiding the walls Of which fall for want Of
support with the first blast that drives against them
The crew have rights in which he can sustain them
because the government OF the Netherlands does re-
cognsc Consuls although great deal has been said ra
i've 10 the Belmont consular convention ratified by the
kse governments months since.
I cannot see why the American government should
md ather Consus abroad, and allow the ship owner to
tell him that he must not interfere with the master or
crew. As his authority over her consignee (caiinr
himself the owner) win be sustained by the Netherlands
government in violation Of all his rights under his COM
mission his instructions fall poweress TO the ground
thus placing at dcsance his authority.
The american bark Rcot Niles rarrup master en-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

MoRE LITERARY GEMs.-The Tribune is grow
ing more elegant in its diction every day. Yes
terday, in leading editorial, anent the demo-
cratic convention, we are told that ''they f3
got of the usual gas about civil and reli-
gious liberiy"-passed doughfaced resolu-
tions;" and that the proposal of Dan Sicklcs
to give the softs half the State Offices il
cool considering the splendid sight the hards
have to fll those same Offices II also calls
Ex-Governor Hunt and bis supporters 'yene.
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nous renegades." It is precisely such slang as
this which lowers the press in the eyes Of all
sensible persons at home and abroad. The 7Si-
buac should learn better manners, and study
Lindley Murray. It's publication Office should
be removed to Kansas, among the "runians'
whom it 80 earnestly belabOrs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

BLY.-Not the least important result of the
census will be the new arrangement of the As
sembly districts, which is rendered imperative
by the changes which have taken place during
the past five years.
The census has been completed in twenty
two counties. Annexed is table showing the
population and number of members of the
State Assembly at both periods -
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The Yellow Fever In Virginia.

NORFOLK, August %, 1856.
The number of deaths from yellow fever in this city
during the twenty hours ending to-day was
sixteen. There 300 under treatment
here
In Portsmouth, during the twenty-four hours ending
at noon on Wednesday, there 81 Deaths and for the
twenty flour hours ending at to-day, the number
has been D. About four hundred under treat
meni, and the number is daily increasing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25
Railroad Excursi0llists.

OswEGo, Aug. "a, 1885.
To-day there has been quite festival going here,
attending the reception of three hundred excur-
sionists from Hamilton and Toronto, G. W. Speeches
made by G. j. Bridges Of the Great Western Rail-
way; f. II. Bond Mr.. Littleohn, Mr.. Beardsey, of o.
wego; and Mayor McGill, and others, of Hamilton A
great ball comes off to night.
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Relief Tor the Sufferers mt Norfolk and Ports
month

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. "A, 1865.
At meeting Of virginians in this city, to-day, it was
resolved to raise subscription to deray the expenses
of sending ten to Norfolk and Portsmouth They
will leave for hose places tomorrow.
PHILADELPHIA, August "a, 1855.
The collection taken up in this city for the Norfolk
sufferers now amounts to ten thousand dollars.
Nine thousand dollars have been RENTED. Several Of
our physicians leave for there tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25
The WIN OF Abl,ott L.awrencc.

BosTON, Aug. "a, 1885
The will of the late Abbott Lawrence donates 900
to the Boston Public Library, $50, 900 to the Law
Scientific School in Cambridge. His other requests
have not yet been made public.
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T III Il i A T E s It NE WIS.
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TElEGnAPHS.
Vermont Know Nothing Convention.

BosToy, Aug. "A, 1855
State Convention of Know Nothings was held at Bel
lows Falls Vermont this week. which Royce
nominated for reelection. The Convention was con-
sideraby split up in opinion and lar from harmonious
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

White, Leader and Introaucer or Fashions
for gents hats win introduce his fall style Of dress hat
on Saturday, the 25th inst, superb In every point
WHITE, leader and introducer Of fashions,
32l Broadway opposite the Broadway theatre.
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Army Intelligence.

WAsHINGItr, August a, 800.
First Lieutenant J {. McFerran has been appointed
Assistant Quartermaster of the United States Army vice
Major Ogden, deceased. Lieut.. McFerran is duty
in New Mexico, but viii be ordered Immediately to the
INNER Missouri.
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will be introduced by ESPENSCHEJD on Saturday the
25th inst. Gentlemen solicited to call and examine
this superb fabric at 1lS Nassau street. Beekman
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25
Death OF DR.. Simon.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. -, 1855.
Dr. Simon, Army Surveyor at Fort Riley, during the
cholera there recently died that disease at Fort eaven
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25
Mortality Of New Orleans.

NEw ORLEANS, August "a, 1855.
The semiweekly report OF nerments here, in six out
Of ten cemeteries, shows hundred and ninety
deaths including one hundred and sxty-four from yell
low fever.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

Is Cent DaguerreOtype Depot or Art. $50
Broadway enlarged with additional skyght for the 81
photographs, aud extensive machinery for taking
500 portraits daily.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

DavlPs Fall style Of Gentlemcn's Hats
will be introduced Saturday the 25th inst. Sales
rooms 301 Broadway second door from Duane street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

F&n Style Of Hnts.-Thc Most Beautiful
hats only 49, exceeding in beauty and durability those
sold elsewhere at -. Felt hats Of the most splendid
colors at the lowest possible prices, at
HOOPER h CO., 1O2 Nassau street.
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Ladies, hest KID Gloves, AZ 20 cents ne

psir--we viii open this morning. 800 dozen OF adies
superior Paris made kid gloves 81 which are it,
lie spotted and will sell them at Is. worth ~ Also
large lot NJ linen cambria handk erchie Gentiemcns
slk cravats, al great bargains.
T. II. LEApBFATFR 4 co. 3iT Broadway.
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rec a Co., No. AL Broadway, are now Offering nsr u
choice styles Of clothing for gentlemen Also
furnishing goods Of every description also, superb
variety Of boys clothing Of new and desirable styles
Ne deviation from marked prices.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

Dealers In Clothing.-We beg 70 Inform our
seatAcrn and western merchants and clothicrs that
g. stock Of fall and winter clothing Is now complete
asracing the fine and elegant styles Of garments for
vAeh our house IL 70 well known; also large stock
srptsns at low prices as any house In the trade
D. DEyIIN CO., 25s 369 and $50 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-25

fine second hand eoian pianos, at great bargains.
One 1926; will be sold for $40 One all round
pianos 10 rent and rent allowed purchase. Pianos
from ten different manufactures, at prices which defy
competition HORACE WATERS, 1873 Broadway.
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healer, In Clothinw.-We be~ a IN

"The FavOr1te Auth0rcss or the BOuth.--
See advertisement under . New pnSGoationsp
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men Of ock coats Of every shade and style that
be found in New York His eight dollar coats all tn
rage. Fine blue dress coats. ten dollars.
r. EVANS, SO and 6s Fulton street.
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NJ A LIE AND FEN ALE
6 G. HOOI,

The Trustees of the CAPE FEAR ACADEMY rive
notice that the Institution will open Wednesday
the 22d of January, 1855. under the charge A. G..
WAIcorr a. NJ. Principal and suitable female Teach
Mr. Walcott takes charge of the Institution high
ly recommended from of the first institutions
the city of New York. having been the Prnci-
pals of said institution for the last three years. and
Nirgnan by birth and education.
Terms Of Tuition:
For the Primary Glasses, per session. Sc
For the higher branches, :. $12 and $50
One half pay able in advance the other at the close
of the session.
Board furnished at the Stewards Hall, and in the
vicinity, at S6 per month.
Location for health, s,lbrty and morality surpas-
sed by few; situated distance three miles from the
Cape Fear River. &c. fs-1i -
at JOHN I. COUNCIL
Prospect Hall. Secy of Board Trustees.