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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17
pERUVIAN GUANO-No. /, receiving
l. and for sale from the vessel, by
fa7 BACON l. BASKERvILL.

REMOVAL.-Weh have removed to cur
~ new Warehouse, Nos. I65 and l65 Main street,
wnere We ihal be happy to see our friends and Gus.
fsH KENT, PAINE 1 90,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

BANK OF CAPE FEAR The Wilmington Jour
nal understands that telegraphic despatch has
been received from Raleigh announcing the re
charter of the Bank of Cape Fear, with an in
crease of capital to the amount of half million
and prohibition against issuing any bills under
five dollars. The capital of the Bank, as re-char
tered, will be two million.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

BoAnpiNo OUT WKsr.-TraveI0r.- Halo, land
lord, can get lodgings here tonight
Landiord.-No, sir; every room In the house 10
engaged.
Traveller Cant you even give me blanket,
and bunch OF shavings for pillow In your bar
roomi
Landlord.--No, SIR there's not square fool
of space uuoccupied any where In the house.
Traveller. Then III thank you 10 above pole
out Of your second door window. and I'll roosl On
that
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

ADMITTED TO BAIL.-Wm p Sackett, late re-
ceiving teller of the Market Bank, New York
charged with embezzliDg $4,000 OF the funds oil
that institution has been admitted to bail In the sum
of ei0 on
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17
THE PATENT ROTARY SMOOTH

IL ING IRONS-as exhibited at the Fair of the
Mechanics Institute will be delivered to those who
engaged them by US. We have also supply of them
on hand which for sale st manufscturerS prices
The ladies are especially invited to examine them
STEBBINS PULLEN
no II l0l Broad st
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

At Newcastle young servant girl devoted every
minute of her spare time to making warm clothing
for the soldiers 10 the Crimea. Among the articles
contributed was apair of drawers and inside she
tackled the following note:
"My Dear Soldier: have had great pleasure In
making these drawers for you, and hope they Will
keep You nice and warm. / hope ySu will get
back to your country without losing either leg or
arm III were . man would come and help you.
II you can, let me know who you are.
Il am your affactionate friend, Many ANN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

FnoH TxxAs.-The San Anscuio Texan -.
letter from correspondent Il Esgis Pass J...
25, giving theiollowipg account OF the klns ~ !.
young man named Andrew Buyer, who wss berd-
ing cattle about three miles from Eagle Pass. bv !
party Of Indians and Mexicans from the Mexic.a
side. The writer ssys:
From the circumstances connected Win thie NM.
rageous aAair there Il no doubt but Buver fonshe
me hero. and cold biz life dearly. Tho body was
iound one halt hour nffer the occurrences and tbere
were y arrow cuts through his coat and eleven
wounds In the head. He he'd killed one India
named Lewis, the Lipan who acted = auide for
the Mounted Rides q the time when Captain Van
Buren was killed, and ON the trail Ne found much
oiooc - dmerent places showing that three four
went on badly wounded. They were pursued by
company x, OF the Mounted Rifles; but tbev eross.
ed back to Mexico, where of course hey wore
sale.
DR. BEAuMosr.--While this well known Wes.
ieyan preacher was giving out bis second hymn, In
Waftham street pulpit, Hull England on Sunday
morning. he suddenly expired He was aruck
Of the following: ''''s
nnee while the first archapgel sings,
ne hides his face behind his wings:
ana ana ranks of shining thrones arouBd,
Oh "orsnipping and spread the ground"
,has eIect upon the congregation who Witnessed
das.rihed Gene may be imagined. but cannot be
el general shriek interrupted the hymn:
sna .ne oyine preacher on being borne into the
vestfy, was found to be dead His ernec4sre
hearers slowly and sadly dispersed. ave those
W61 the melancholy place Of bearing Bis
leff, living man. DR.. BxAuMorr ws. sf.ar ~
late Dr NEWTON, the most popular man in the
Methodist ministry. --A - 'Ae
IT, T----
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17
VIRGINIA. MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
FIRST PREMIUM AWARDED To
JOHN W. DA FIES,
GTnNE f>JY1D1,lp

SOUTH SIDE OF DOCK, NEAR MAYo's BRIDGE
RETURN thanks to my friends, for theil
i kind patronage during the past lhree years anf
beg leave to say that am now prepared TO furnish
Store Fronts. Monuments, Tombs, Vaults and at
tend to Enclosing Burying Grounds, aud in fact al
work in the Stone-Cuttng and Building line
Qusl of Stone and Workmanship not to be sur
y North South. S0
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

CAPITAL 50,000.-COMMERCIAL
~ SAVINGS BANK K-Otiice at the store of
Qusries Brooke on l4th street
DepostoFs in this institution will receive six per
cent on sil sums remaining on deposite six months
OF longer, and five per cent, for shorter time.
WIN. g. PAINE, President.
e. T BROOKE. Tress iy 6-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

ALTERcATIoN AT SEA.-The bark Milton, from
Galveston for Antwerp, put into Key West ON the
2oth ult. The captain reported that an alteration
occurred between himself and a sailor on the Goth,
and the mate, Mr.. Davis, coming to his assistance
was stabbed In two places. The wounds being con-
sidered dangerous, the captain put into Key West
to place the mate in the Marine Hospital. The
sailor was given in charge Of the authorities
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17
NOAL, COAL AND WOOD FOR

~ SALE.-Havng accepted the Agency of DIR
" X. Trent, am prepared 10 furnish good article
Of COAL on as accommodating terms as likely can
be had anywhere, either by wholesale or retail /
viii endesvor TO have it nicely prepared for mark et
this is something to which but little attention has
been paid for several years past, in consequence OF
the short supplies and great demand
| have also on hand nice assortment of Oak and
Pine WOOD, at the market price.
NJ. w FORD
-ia1S-ts Corner 9th and Cary sta
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17
BOARDING.

pOARDlNG.-Fsmilies or Single Gen
I'D temen be accommodated with Board and
rlesssnt rooms unfurnshed at Mira McNAMARA'S,
on Main, between I'd and Sd streets Day Boarders
siSo tsksn reasonable terms ia 27-lm"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17
DRY GOODS CHEAP FOR CASH :

~ Wishing to dispose of my Fall Stock of Drv
Goods now offer the remainder at remarkably low
prices for cash; aud persons purchasing Goods will
tud greatly to their advantage to CALI the Goods
sud pElces shall suit them Do not fail to cal early
81 the ola stand, corner lst and Broad sts.
is l3-Sm w. BOOTRIGHT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

"A SCENE IN JAII.-The Savannah Republican
states that on Sunday last, the Rev ]. D. Gibson
oi the Episcopal church, visited the Jail of hal
city or the purpose of holding religious Services
ihe prisoners, some forty five in number. were
brought out into an open passage way, where, as
there were no seats. they had to stand during the
service The whole proceeding was so unusual,
that some of them were disposed at first to treat
with levity: Some even went so far as to express
their Indifference in Ill suppressed laughter and
irreverent comments. But as the reverend gentle
man proceeded with his subject. the laughter
ceased, and in few minutes the prisoners nigh,
have been seen standing on tip toe, peeping over
each other to get view of the preacher; and ere
long they had not only become deeply absorbed In
the discourse, but number of them, as the minis
ter spoke of their childhood, Its innocence and Its
hopes burst into tears
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17
FOR SALE AND HIRE.

NOR HIkE-Male and Female House.
i Servants a plain Cook, Boys fer out WORK, q
s,od Male Ceok. BY week, month or year.
ALSO, wet Nurse. LEWIS Hill,
"a lS-N Governor at
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

NOTICE.-All persons indebted to us,
~ will please call on THCS. L. HUNDLEY at
A b. Csrke's store, and make payment, as longer
indulgence cannot be given.
fe l3-5t* HUNDLEY BRO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

Upon an attachment
againt the estate of the
deft., in the hands Of
the Hartford Fire In.
surance Company, Of
HaYffnyd Conn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17
VIRGINIA.

THE AbraAr NxAl WHERLrHo-The Wheelins
infeilisencer of Tuesday last gives the particulars
o. the ahrsy at Kennedys tavern. below South
wheeling, on Saturday night - follows:
ueorge Crouch had number of the tsndous and
I srsery Of BIZ wrist cut very severely, and
hs.L wound In one arm and another In the
III lanes Duff, an friedman, stabbed 10 the
large cns. PAIN OF one hand and received several
a. s,s. cuu on the shoulder blade. Robert Kenne-
~ .nsntiy wounded in the right breast William
.,.Sy,;i nand slightly cut George Hunter. hand
,as, su.. we have not yet learned Of the ar
and di.erscsfuI s party Or parties In this brutal
with large dirk knife In the hand, :. pns;eo ;s
formed, Of Joseph Bounds. - VIC sre M
Cosr OF TEMPERANCE Psrncp,,.
lottesville Jeffersonian relates . cu,,o,,. -
some years ago there was nrm In that place. con.
sisung OF an uncle and nephew, who sold in,o~,.
cafingi.drinks. The former had made bs Mn
sequeathing some S9. 900 or $1,000 to his uepbev
who, beginning to think favorably of the temnar'
ance movement, proposed to give up selling liquor
and to dissolve the partnership. The uncle en-.
ragged, tore up his will and made new one. giving
freedom to his three slaves, and leaving to them
tne most OF bis property; but on his death bed he
reiented, and determined to make new will the
next day. The morrow came, and he was dead
His slaves are now free and enjoying the benefits
OF his estate; while the nephew. although far from
poor. knows that his temperance PRINCIPLES cost
him $1,000
Hon. PAuLus PowRLL.-This gentleman Il AZ.
nounced az candidate for re- election to Congress
from the Albemarle district.
THE TOBACCO CRop.-The crop of tobacco rai.ed
In Aioemarie county last year. has not turned out
more than half the usual average, owing to the
scarcity of plants In the spring, and to the severe
drouth which prevailed during the summer.
BuRaLAR.-on Wednesday morning last about
O'Clock an attempt was made to enter the dwell
ing OF William II. White, In Fredericksburg-
Inc boring operations aroused some of the family,
and the burglar decamped. man named Parker.
gas litter, has been arrested on suspicion.
LIVE OAK PAPER MLL.-The citizens of Nor.
eantoWn are making an effort to rebuild the Live
OAK paper mill recently destroyed by fire In that
place.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

ROSEWOOD AND JAPANNED CA
AZ NARY CAGES.-A good variety of the above
nave just been opened; ALSO different les of Mock
rug Bird and Breeding Cages.
te Is BULKLEY CO. 1877 Main st
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

IDORT MONNAIES.-A beautiful assort-
II ment received and for sale by
OWEN b. HILL, Druggist,
te l2-lw Market Place Franklin st
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

EOR HIRE-A likely Boy about 30 years
/ old. For terms apply TO
fes DUKE ( HUTCHESON. ID Main ct
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-17

NOAL AND WOOD.-The Subscriber
~ takes pleasure in announcing to his friends and
the PUBLIC that he has effected arrangement which
VIII enable him to keep hand at all times q full
supply of as good BlTUMINOUS COAL az can bs
Ionnd In this market, and which he will sell on as
reasonable terms as it can be had
Aiso-A good supply of OAK and PINE WOOD
al tne market price. JNO NJ. STRATTON,
rroduce Broker and Dealer in Wood and Coal
fe S-d3m On tha R.s;n ooSnar oS ,0th ~
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

We were not altogether correct, in stating
last week that Geo. Williamson, esq., replied to
the speech delivered by colonel VIM. B. Lewis.
Mr.. Williamson confined his remarks to an ex-
position Of the objections he himself had to tie
American party. -
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

Contrary 10 expectation the river is again on
the decline, but there is sufficient water for
small boats to run without difficulty between
this port and the falls The steamer Augusta,
with barge in tow, both laden with merchan-
disc, arrived on Saturday. The Hope, with
AGO bales Of cotton, left for Alexandria, on Sat
urday; and the Marion, with 200 bales, on Sun
day morning. --latest reports from below give
Az feet water on the bars
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

GE co." we never publish anonymous
communications. The writer's real name must
accompany all articles. T@ -#
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The presence Of the agent of the post-ofice
department is wanted in this section of coun-
try, to pat things to rights. For some unac-
countable reason, the letter and newspaper
mails made up in N. Orleans for this place are
detained on the route.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

On the 21st ult., the colossal statue of Thos.
Jefferson was elevated to its temporary pedes-
tai on the lower pediment of the capitol steps
at Richmond, Virginia, when the covering was
removed and the citizens gratifed with sight
of the work. 1t stands in beautiful contrast
with the statue of Patrick Henry, also at the
entrance of the capitol. Jefferson is represent.
ed wrapped in cloak, with his head slightly
bent as if in deep thought and holding in his
left hand, folded across his breast, a scroll, in
scrbed "1776'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

THE MoRrAIrrr.-From the official reports
of the deaths in New Orleans, during the four
weeks ending on the 25th ult., we find that the
total number of interments was 1899, of which
ITO were native Americans, 1880 foreigners,
and $40 whose places of birth were unknown.
Ofthe deaths, 1146 died of yellow fever. Of
the foreigners, 424 were Irish, 1856 Germans,
ISL French, 81 English, and 349 unknown.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The Montgomery Ala. } Journal says that a
gentleman of that place, recently from N. Yorli,
informs the editors that on inquiry at Green
wood cemetery for the tomb of Alabama
well known and esteemed son, Dixon H. Lew
Is, he was informed that there was no tablet,
stone, or memorial of any description, to dis
tlngulsh the grave from the surrounding sod.
And such is the respect shown by the living to
the memory of "a distinguished politician
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The reply Of colonel Isaacks, (late of Alex
sndrla, La, J o.. S. district attorney for Kansas,
to the charges made against him, similar to
those alleged for the removal Of governor Reed
er by the president, has been received BY the
department No reply from judge johnson.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The Bayou Sara papers state that the cot
ton crop in West Felieana has been materially
injured by incessant rains, and that there :
great complaint of rot in the cotton,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The New York Herald says it has proof 'of
the establishment of French censorship in
the United States, intended for circulation in
France and other parts of Europe, in the French
consulate of the city Of New York M. de
Perslgny, in rep y to interrogatories, has in
formed the American legation in Paris that his
government employed persons of that consulate
in this city to read all the New York papers
as they were issued, and to mark and send out
in advance by every steamer such as had ar
ticles that should be suppressed in the French
pos. office L suggests a remedy as follows:
ct is obviously the duty of congress, if the
president has not the power, to intervene and
regulate the French consulate of New York,
and utterly to prohibits present practice. .
~<|N-~~---~~-~-~0--l->-- F-@
The Ouachita river is again declining
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

great religious revival las been going on
in this parish, occasioned by the labors of the
baptist ministers, at Summer Grove. Over
one hundred persons we're baptized.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The Savannah Georgian states that the hon.
John M. Berrien has taken ground in favor of
the American party. s5-s1 a.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The yellow fever has broken out in Mobile
and few deaths have occurred,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

"A Paris letter says that crime and suicide
are largely On the increase in France The
Presse of late date contained the details of
II cases, as follows: A man found hanging
by a tree on an island in the Seine; washer
woman and her daughter found suffocated by
charcoal in their beds; landlord found hung
on account of an incurable disease; woman.
reduced to starvation, found suffocated, with
three children; machinist and sailor seen
to blow their brains out from supposed pangs
OF love; case of voluntary drowning from
want OF work; another, from dread of being
arrested tor leaving cafe without paying.
To which | must add the case of M Grass
who being refused in marriage, shot the ladv
and more successful admirer, and then shot
himself; as we'll as the case of Mr.. and Mrs
Colgegraln, who imprisoned two old men in a
hh,encoop, and kept them Sin frightful state of
filth and attenuaion.''
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The New York Journal Of Commerce SAYS:
"a gentleman who has for, some months re-
sided in Paris, and who came over in the Pa
cific, tells us that the popularity Of Louis Napo-
lean knows no bounds, that the people cherish
him as careful guardians would a beloved
child, and that his preservation and the tran
guilty Of France are considered identical. He
relates that the war is not only popular but
that the French nation are resolved to submit
to any sacrifice to bring it to a successful con
clusion, and that the recent loan is but a small
token Of the energy, will and perseverance with
which hostilities are to be conducted"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

new route for the Pacific railroad not EN-
braced in the government explorations now re-
ported upon, has been examined by major A.
B. Gray, and his detailed reports with maps, is
now in press. This route is through the Gads-
den purchase, in latitude about 81 deg. min.
1t may present some advantages over any other;
but there are not wanting friends of still more
southern route as the most practicable and the
most likely to become settled, and afford sup
port and protection for road-that is, route
on or near the parallel Of 9eo-through terri
tory now belonging to Mexico, but which could
be made American by purchase at any time.
There will be warm contest in congress, at
the next session, between the two ends of the
lever the north being averse to giving any adj
dtional weight to the southern end, and the
southerners will be equally opposed to aiding
the northern end
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

), The caterpillar has made its appearance on
the cotton plantations in the vicinity of ITALIA
hassee, Florida
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The grand jury of Cumberland, Maine, re-
fused to find bill of indictment against Neal
Dow for his connection with the death of Rob
bins, in the whiskey riots in Portland Il
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The St. Louis Republican states that the sum
of one million of dollars was subscribed in one
day at Cincinnati, for the purpose of completing
the Ohio and Mississippi railroad from Vim
cennes to that city, A noble days work.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

Hon. John M. Niles of Connecticut, post
master general under Pierce's ssilustrious pre-
decessor' Van Buren, has written letter to
the Hartford Republican upon the political
events of the day. He has recently travelled
extensively IN the west, and says: Gen. Pierces
administration must be sunk very low with the
whole people when, on tour of four thousand
miles, embracing ten states and one territory
and conversng with all sorts of persons and
hearing conversation among others, we in no
instance witnessed defense of the admin;str.-
ton by single Individual We saw and ca,-
versed with several persons, some gentlemen
OF distinction whose position is such that thew
may be regarded as giving their support 10
the administration, but they do not defend it
and one, a distinguished editor of Ohio, seemed
to admit that this administration was the beavi-
est burden his party had to sustain.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

IL Is not as yet known who was elected to
congress from eastern Texas The Marshall
Republican is confident that Ward, democrat
has small majority.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

Mr.. Jonas Robson was, on Saturday, elect
ed justice Of the peace, to serve out the tern
of. K. Parsons, deceased. ....l ,r...
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

According to the New York Commercial Ad-
vertiser we are to be RECALLED with another pre-
cious literary autobiography. The famous
inancier Jacob Barker, of New Orleans, has
committed to press a copious memoir of his
life and times. 1t will be read with interest by
all the old merchants of the country. Mr.. Bar
ker was the personal friend of ex-presidents
Madison and Monroe, Of Dewitt Clinton, As
tor, Nicholas Biddle, VanBuren, &c, and, be-
ing good writer, his book will be both inter-
esting and entertaining As banker and mer-
chant he has been subject to as many reverses
of fortune as Vincent Nolte, the great cotton
Spectator. Of late years he has mostly con-
hned his talents to managing private banking
establishment in New Orleans and occasional
~ appearing before the courts as the legal ad-
wiser of some friend. AS commercial LAWYER
he has few equals in the State.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The Memphis papers say that nine recruits
for the U. S. army left that place on board of a
steamboat for Jefferson barracks. Several of
them attempted to commit suicide during the
trip, two of whom succeeded. Three recruits
also deserted and made their escape. Poor
material for soldiers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The convention of the "soltshell" (Pierce)
democrats of the State of New York, in session
at the latest accounts has passed resolutions de-
nouncing the armed interference of the Mssou-
rians in the elections in Kansas, and calls on the
government of the United States to restore the
Missouri compromise. 1t also declares that
the "New York democracy" adheres to all the
compromises of the constitution, and is Sin ia
Vor of staterights, but that it is hostile to the
extension of slavery to free territory"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The army worm has made its appearance in
the parish of Concordia, and creates copside-
rable alarm among the cotton planters.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-19

The yellow fever continues to decline in New
Orleans, On The 9Th inst, there were only
ten deaths in the charity hospital