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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-16

FREDERICKSBURG IrEMs.-Contractors on the
Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad are
pushing their work ahead.
The Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg has
been without pastor for some time
The Touring mills in the neighborhood of Fred.
eFic&sburg are nearly out of wheat, and must stop
grinding unless new supplies come in.
Gas is generally introduced into the houses in
fredericksburg
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CONVICTION OF BOOTH.

NO-N IOI HUN UT DOVIH'
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15.-Booth was found
guilty to-day of aiding the fugitive slave,
Glover Monroe, to escape.
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urinary l2tt, ls55.-We had two races to-day
the first was four mile heats, in which Grit Ed,
Eondsoa beat Henry and Black Prince, Mary Tay
Tor having paid forfeit. Thne--7:45-7:lg
The second race was sweepstake, mile heats
which was VOL by Mr.. Campbells FLY, halt sister
to Fanny Fern beating Invincible and two
others, notwithstanding the fact that Invincible
won the first hea: Observation-Disclosures.
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Correspondence Of the Dispatch.

January lltb, 1755.-The race to-day was one Of
the best ever saw, aud am gralifed state, that
It proved paying one to at least one of your citi-
zens, who is half owner Of the winning horse. The
entries were Grill Edmondson, Mary Taylor and
Betty King. At the word 'Grf'" bounded of in
the lead, in both heats, aud was never Tapped
winning with apparent ease. He is great little
horse, and very hard TO beat, as the result proved
Iime-J:fl l-2-542. Yours, K.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-16

Mr.. Chandeliers speech, in lull, makes some six
OF the large columns OF the Baltimore American.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-16

VALUABLE BRICK TEN EMENT
ON FRANKLIN STREET AND LOCUST
ALLEY, AT AUCTION.-On WEDNESDAY, 18th
January, atSa O'Clock, 2. M upon the premises will
be sold tnat Brick Tenement and Lot at the south
east corner of Franklin street and Locust alley,
occupied by Mrs. Bailey Boarding House. Its
central location and good arrangement renders the
property desirable as residence for persons engaged
in business in the neighborhood.
TERMS One-fourth cash, balance at 4, 8 and u
months. with interest added and secured by trust
deed. Taxes for the present year be paid by the
purchaser.
jas TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Aucts.
4 LOT ON WALL STREET.-After
~ the above, will be sold Lot of so feet from
the east side of Wall street next to Ssm Reeses
JAIL running back about los feet to Shockoe Greek.
Terms favorable to the purchaser
la IS TAYLOR & WILLIAMS Aucta
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BY LARUs s. SHINE.

BY LARUS SHINE,
MANAGED DRY GOODS AT AUG
~ TION.-On WEDNESDAY MORNING, at
10 o'clock, will sell at auction in large sales
room, large lot of damaged Dry Goods, consisting
of Blankets, Oznahurgs Cottons, Cambrics, Calicos,
count of whom II may concern.
Also, four cases of Fancy Goods, just received per
steamer, to be sold by order OF Trustees, consisting
in part of 5000 groce OF Buttons of different kinds
es, Hair Brushes fine Ivory Combs. Brazilian and
English Horn do Coognes Extracts Hair Oils, Soaps,
Lilly White, Pink Balls, together with large as.
sortment of goods too numerous to mention in a
advertisement. The whole to be sold without re-
serve, to close consignment. The attention of the
trade is respectfully invited TO attend.
ja16 LARUS SHINE, Aucts.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT
Y AUCTION-On MONDAY the 22d, at 4 P.
able three story rick House, fronting 18th street
% feet, running back 1872 feet, and lying between
Marshall and Clay streets. The property now rents
for $3.50 per annum.
TERms-One-fourth cash one-fourth 6, u aud 10
months, interest added, for endorsed negotiable
peperttle retained until the last payment be made.
ja16 LARUS SHINE, Aucts.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF CITY-MADE
l. FURNITURE AT AUCTION.-On FRIDAY
we will sell, store, By order of the Trustee
/ elegant Rosewood Cabinet
/ Mahogany Wardrobe
do High Post Bedstead
do Rocking Oh ,ir
l Marble Top Washstand
l Lounge; Shower Bath
/ dozen Rosewood Chsirs
The articles ere all city made and well kept.
A. E. MOORE, Trustee
for 2. Voolfolk.
e Avn ial
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SAILING OF THE ASIA.
Boston, Jan. 15.-The Asia will sail at 10
o clock Wednesday morning. Her mails
will close at 6.
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NORTH WESTERN RAILRoAD.-The Par kersbure
Gazette says that the dffulIes between this Rail
road Company and the Contractors have been set
tied, and the work of construction will 60 on.
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WANTED.-20,0 900 BUSHELS CORN.
w We wish to purchase, delivered at convenient
landings James River
Ia lots BRANCH l. co.
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TAYLOR L WILLIAMS. Aucts. A-Di ia ID
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
LAND NEAR TIE CITY-By consent of the
parties, and in conformity with the provisions of a
Deed OF Trust dated % January, 1854, and recorded
IN HeEIiso County Court, will be sold on THURS
pay, 18th OF January, 1856, at u O'Clock NJ, upon
the premises, the land conveyed in said Deed being
nsct of land lying West of and TO the city If
Richmond, known as "RAVENSWOOD," contain.
r. D Mitchell and others.
This land ia beautifully situated; portion heavily
wooded With improvements, &c, and will probably
be divided into several parcels to suit purchasers
TERMs-As stated in the Trust Deed, require cash
sufficient to pay expenses of sale ard $27l4 25 with
interest from the lst of January 1884, s. 2 with
interest from the LIST of January 1854 payable Ist of
January, 1856; and this remainder payable as the
grantcr in the said Deed of Trust may direct but it
is probable. however, that arrangement more IA
vorabe to purchasers may be made. By request of
the Trustees TAYLOR WILLIAMS,
Auctioneers.
AFTER the sale of the land will be sold
4 fine young MULES, / good WAGON, 5 superior
MICH COWS, HORSE, &c. T.&W.,
ia8 Aucts
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BY TAYLOR e. WILLIAMS.
FRUsTEE's SALE OF REAL

TENRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ES-
u TATE ON MAIN BETWEEN 1sr AND %
s 81 re AT AUCTIoN-By virtue Of Deed
or Trust to the subscriber, executed by William M
Fulton dated 9Th September, 1852, and recorded In
the Clerks Office of Richmond Hastings Court, /
shall, on SATURDAY, 10th of January 1885, at 81
O'Clock T. NJ. upon the premises, sell the property
conveyed in said Deed. being Lot of Land on the
south side OF MAN, between st and I'd streets 'front.'
ing S7t feet and running back between parallel lines
165 feet, bounded the Eat by the property con.
veyed TO said Fulton by Thomas Samsnni and wife,
on the Vest by the Lot owned by the heirs of John
Lipscoube. decd.
The title to the above property is believed to be
undoubted; but acting Trustee shall convey only
with special warranty.
TGREis-Cash sufficient to pay the expenses attend
log the sale, well as OF the bonds mentioned in
said Deed, with all interest thereon, amounting to
about $3.50; and the remainder payable in manner
20 De made known at the time of sale.
Juan PIZZINJ Trustee
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pUTH HALL.--ANOTHEK LAhuE
III SUPPLY AT THE EXCHANGE BOOK.
sTORE.-Ruth Hall, Domestic Tale OF the present
time by Fanny Fera-SI25.
The Sow hy Cooper; new editioD--l w. ~
WING and Wing by Cooper; new edition II O0.
Journey Through Kansss With i,s Sss. s q ks.
hraska, describing the couSs Ws.o ~. ~ss 49,
SO cents s@
SEND yanf 0ta'' q. NJ. VESTS Booastors. $
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1--WE DOLLARS REWARD.-Rana-
Il way from my mother. on Sunday, the 3lst Dec,
1884. negro man, named FLEMING, about 5 feet 8
or inches high and has scar on bis under Iip Bit
ten In fight. He swell known to the citizens of
Richmond and Henrico. as he has been driving an
ice wagon to Richmond for 20 years. He 10 no doubt
lurking abe ut Richmond. The above reward will be
paid for his delivery to me st Henrco County Jail.
ia l5-Sts ALEX. HUTCHESON
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GsaeraI Wool and his Correspondence -Prestdehttdt
aspiyatiop,- Ez. Governor Seymour Capt Rgn :
ssrs-.yaGse Mason -freeies's Editorial on TIE
u. S.nnfnr Nnrris--Sesnnr2s Rs.saectlon.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

GOVERNMENT SPECIE CosTRlcT.-The
Secretary of the Treasury, on Tuesday last,
closed contract for the next year, with
the enterprising house Of Rowland d. Aspin-
wall, of n York for the transportation OF all
the specie.,hat may be.requifed at San Fran
cisco, for The use OF which the Governme is
to receive % per cent. premium from III
points. Last year the same house were the
contractors at from j TO per cent. depend
ing on the point from which the money wa.
required to be transferred. Under that ar
rangement the United States Treasury
made about $4,000 in premiums. The
new arrangement will, of course, yield
large profit TO it, and shows the growing
importance and greater safety Of the com
mercial business Of our Pacific side. There
were other bidders for this contract, but
none offering so high a premium as that
proposed by the successful bidders Wash
Inqton Star.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

The following was among the resolutions
reported by the committee to special meet.
ing of the New York Chamber Q! CON-
merce, ia regard to the seisure Of the brig
Maury. The resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted, is creditable to the New
York Merchaats:-
Resolved, That the merchants of New
York as part of the body Of the U. >, will
uphold the Government in full maintenance
Of the neutrality laws OF the country, and
we acknowledge and We have always re-
gardcd the acts ofthe United States for pre-.
serving the neutrality as binding in honor
and conscience as well as in law, and that
we denounce those who violate them a. dis
turbers Of the peace of the world and to be
held in universal abhorrence. The COM
mittee in view of the whole matter conclude
that there was nothing suspicious about the
vessel, that the armament was not unusual,
so that the action of the British Consul and
Minister was unwarranted, and the result,
Of an unwarrantable credulity and misap'
prehension for the statement Of the belief
that there were other vessels fitting out in
the United States for the relief of Russia
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

GOVERNMENT SURvEYs.-The Kansas
correspondent OF the st. Louis Democrat, un
der date Of the 18th, gives the following ac-
count OF the progress of the Government
surveys:
"Col. Manners, who was driven into
Omaha City by the Indians. short time
since, has again returned to his work under
the personal protection of the Indian agent,
and will finish his contract in short time.
He and General Matthews have been pecu.
iarly fortunate, and it is to be hoped that
they will have no further interruption in
their future work. They are both scientif.
ic, energetic and esiimable gentlemen, and
deserve success. Capt Merrweather
Thompson, who is also surveying in the
same neighborhood, has been more fcrtu-
nate. He completed his first contract and
made his report more than month ago, and
is now half through with another, which he
expects to complete by the 4th of next
month.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RoAp.-The Illinois
Central Railroad Company have secured
the services OF Hon. John Wilson, late
Commissioner of the General Land Office,
as their Land Agent, to reside in Chicago,
in place Of Mr.. Dupuy, who has resigned
in consequence of other engagements
The selection ia considered to be one OF
the best that could have been made. The
Chicago Press says
Judge Z. Lave, Of Ohio, has been Undue
ed BY the C-mpany to remove to Chicago,
to take charge OF the law business of the
Road, and TO act as advisory counsel in all
matters pertaining to the disposition of the
landed estate Of the concern. The opera
tions Of the Company's Land Office this
month promise, from the returns Of the first
two weeks, to reach 100000. The sales,
we understand. were never so large before,
nor at more satisfactory prices. The re-
ceip,s from traffic on the Road the first
four cen days of November were about
100000
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30
TIL AaDs AND Sorrs.-The last propo

TaE HARps AID SoFrs.-The last propo-
sition OF the New York Softs to the Hards
was that the latter should abandon the DEL
egation which they have elected to attend
the Cincinnati Convention, and for the two
State Conventions to unite in selecting a
new delegation. The Rochester Advertiser
says the g'st of the whole matter is TO get
rid Of the Hard delegation to Cincinnati, BY
surrendering the whole matter into the
hands OF John Van Buren, and his partisans,
and tina, as the elements Of the proposed
combination appear to be wanting, the dis.
cussion about union will probably come
to an end.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

GEORGIAN BAY CAsAL.-Col. r. b. Ma
son. the agent appointed for the purpose,
has been over the ground Of the contem-
plated Georgian Bay Canal, and expresses
himself very favorabIy impressed with the
certain feasibility of the work. AS no sur
veys are yet completed, no estimates are
given, but all indications are favorable to
the completion Of the great enterprise
Col. Masen's report will be published at
the earliest day possible. We learn these
facts from the Chicago Press.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

BANK OF FKAEcE.-The October state
ment OF the Bank of France is said to be
not unfsvorsble in its general features
though il will show a further decrease OF
about million sterling in the stock Of bul
lion. The circulation has been reduced
some fi.200.oo0. Shortly after the pub
LEGATION Of the last return, j, was known
that the bullion was again declining, bot
lstterly the receipts are believed to have
equslled the Withdrawals.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30
MISSIONARIES KILLED AND DEvouRED

MISSIONARIES KILLED AND DEvouRED
BY CASNIBaLs-The missionary ship John
Williams, which has recently completed a
voyage among the New Hebrides and 9th
er groups of the South Sea Islands, brings
sad intelligence. We quote from the New
York Observer:
"On reaching the Island of Fate, the
d Nressing news was brought on board that
some Of the teachers with their wives, left
there on the last voyage, had been barbar-
ously murdered. Only nineteen days after
they were landed upon the most cheering
circumstances, the two Raratonguan teach
ers and their wives were murdered to fur
nish materials for a horrid cannibal ban
que,. The real reason of this sudden act OF
cruelty could not be learned"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

The MISSOURI RAILRoADs.--A bill has
passed the Missouri Senate which provides
for the loan Of the State credit to the
amount Of So 900 900 to the railroads, the
bonds being payable in twenty and thirty
years, and creates sinking-fund on the
part Of the railroads TO pay the interest, and
on the part Of the State to pay the princi-
pal, Of the bonds, the interest to be paid in
New York. The Southwest Branch is not
included in this arrangement, but is special
ly provided for in the bill The State loans
il 100000, and takes therefor mort
gage on the road, and the lands belonging
to it 1t is thought that the bill will pass
the House,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

A day or two ago our telegraphic news
stated that DR.. Beale, the Philadelphia dem
list, had been pardoned. His sentence was
for four. years, Of which he had served but
one. Gov. Pollock gives at considerable
length the reasons which induced this exer-
else of executive clemency,-the principal
Of which were that he had received petitions
from over hundred physicians and dem
lists, giving tn .ir belief that testimony asto
what transpires under the influence OF ether
10 unreliable; from large number of physl'
clans who believed him innocent; from
large number Of the bar, and citizens DIVA.
riou. States, including Governors, Attor-
ney Generals, etc, that they believed ne
was convicted on insufficient testimony;
from members of Legislatures. Judges, Ed
itors, and FIVE thousand other citizens OF
New York and Pennsylvania, with five of
the jury on the trial, all asking for Lis par
don. In addition to oil this, the Prison In
spectors recommended the pardon Of the
Doctor, because, in their opinion, the ends
of Justice had been satisfied by his impris.
| onment, because his health was breaking
down under the sufferings of mind and body
he had undergone, and because the desti-
iute condition of his parents, wife and chill
dren required his presence and support
Having considered all these causes, the
Governor thus concludes:
"And whereas, after full and careful ex-
animation of the facts and evidences in the
case, aided by the scientific discussions to
witch as given rise, (without any \ en-.
1 tion to reflect upon the prosecutrix, who no
doubt testified to what she believed did &C.
cur, nor impugn the integrity of the learned
Judge who tried the case, nor the honesty
of the jury who convict ed the prisoner,)
am now satisfied that the defendant. DR.
Sthephen T. Beale, is not guilty Of the
crime whereof he stands charged, and was
convicted upon evidence unreliable in its
character and insufficient in amount.
| do. therefore, in consideration of the
premises. pardon the said Dr.. Stephen 7.
Beale of the crime whereof he is convicted
as aforesaid, and he is hereby fully pardon.
ed accordingly"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

The last California arrival brings reports
from one hundred and sisaty-taoo ships of the
norhwes, whaling fleet, or nearly all the
whale ships in that quarter. 1t is ccmpu-
ted that the average humber Of barrels of
oil taken by each vessel is not far from
500; and the New Bedford Shipping List
considers the chances good for swelling
this number to 100 before the close OF the
season.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

MARYLAkD.-The complete returns from
Maryland give an American msjor'y in the
State At large of 2.sol. The House Of
Delegates stands ~ Americans, IA Demo-
Gratis, and Whigs,-Senate, IS Ameri-
cans, 8 Wings and Democrats. Ameri-
can majority on joint ballot, %. A United
States Senator is to be elected in place o.
Mr.. Pratt, and it is thought that John p
Kennedy will be the man.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30
- tenei

The Washingtoa correspondent OF ne
Philadelphia Ledger writ e that i is under
stood in political circles that there will be
no election Off. s. Senator At the coming
session Of the California Legislature, and
dat STANCE developements are anticipated.
Cicero commenced his oration against
Cstiline, By asking that conspirator, how
lsae - Intended abusing the patience OF
the RomaL Senate. We think the people
efthis country viii soon begin to inquire how
much longer their patience is to be abused
b. the selfish and corrupt demagoguss.
Who are true to no end but that Of their own
advap cement. Year after year, there are
repsated failures to elect United States
oenators, because in the conflict Of individ.
ual interests and ambitions the good otthe
Gaate il placed in allegiance. and judging
ltom the facts, it might be concluded that
The whole political machinery was instituted
for the exclusive advantage Of voriferating
proclaimers Of their own mefi,s, rather than
to dcyelope the resources of the whole coun'
Try, and advance the prosperity Of the whole
people. The yivsl claims of such gentle
men a. Gwin and Weller may deprive Cal.
ifornia Of her proper representation in the
Senate, and the friends and opponents OF
Nr. Benton have produced similar effect
in Missouri. 1t is time the people were
ssking,-how long shall such things b
permitted
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30
s,.cr,., .xp FArAL RAILROAD Accr-

SINGULAR AND FArAL RAILROAD Acct
nrxrs. On the morning of the 18th, Jere-
mah Jacoby was killed near Hamburg,
Be-ks county, (Pa.) by rail car. he leit
one track to avoid train and was hit BY an,
other passed in an opposite direction s s
instantly killed. An acquaintance OF MS
named Philip D. Miller, assisted in arrang-
inc the corpse, ndthen proceeded to the
town with his team, where he related the
occurrence, and remarked that nobody
would ever catch him upon the railroad In
40 careless manner. Having done his bus
mess in town, he returned to the place
where his friends remains we're, and as nc
was about to cross the track to the house.
he was admonished by waving Of hands 70
sion. as train was coming. He did not
heed this v arning, but drove upon the track
aud was killed near the spot from whence
few hours before he had assisted in remov-
ing the body of his friend.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

Gov. REErER's PRosPEeTs. n. Y.
Evening Post understands that very care
tul counting Of noses in the next Congress
gives a majority ofsixteen in favor of ad
uniting Gov. Reeder as the representative
from the Territory Of Kansas in that body,
and against the admission OF Whitfield, who
brings the certificate Of Governor shannon
This includes 10 vote from any southern
State, nor does il include the vote OF Walk,
Kelley or Ravens, Of New York, who will
probably vo,s agaipst the admission Of eth
o. Dsless,s.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

PATENT RIGKT.-In case recently tried
in the U. S. District Court of Southern n.
Y. for an infringement Of patent right in
eight wheeled cars, and in which Ross
Winans was plant if and the Harlem Rail-
road Company defendant, the jury being
unable to agree on q verdict were disc harg-
ed This was the second trial Of the case;
the same result having been arrived at in
both instances.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

The Syracuse, New York, Standard says
that Morris g. Gardiner "a firm in that city
have re. eiyed intelligence that they are
heirs in direct line to large amount o!
money. and property in England.-some
fifty millions sterling. Mrs. ex-Pres'de
Tyler, was q Gardiner, and will eomein
for share, il anything be realized.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-30

IL remember once" says Lamartine, ito
have seen the branch OF willo" which
had been torn from the parent trunk, hoat-
ing upon the angry surges of the over
whelming Seine. Omit female nishtin-
gale still covered her nest, as it dritted dow
the foamng streams, and the male on the
wing followed the wreck which was bearing
away the object Of his love-"
Navieation is closed to St. Paul. Now
for long seas on OF comparative quiet I'D
those hvperborean regions.