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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

DYSPEPSIA AND DlNDIGEsrION.-These great
scourges cf our people cannot be too well under
stoGd, OF the means OF advertng curing them too
hiRhlV appreciated. The person who discovers any
means OF cure or alienation, confers benefit upon
his fellows and is deserving of honor. This desira-
bic consumma'ion has been achieved, and not enly
may dyspepsia be cured but it NAV be prevented
by the use Of HooFLAND's GERMAN RiTTERs. pre-
pared by Dr. c. nj. Jackson, Philadelphia, which
meGlcne l2 spoken of in terms of the highest ccm-
mendation by thousands who have tested its ef;cecy
II IS perfectly nnocuOus in its nature and Possesses
the valuable property of improving the health of
sick: " 'N0
Agents Tor this city-Messrs. PURCELL, LADp &
Co and BENNETT BEERS, Druggists.
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HAVE YoU 4 DISEASED LIVER?

HAVE VOC i DISEASED LIvER?-The
question though startling. sufficiently suggestive
when the feet S t4kel. iut0 confederation that dis
-ass of the Liver have become most giarrniGgly
frequent N the United sgs,es- Indeed, there are
trw formidable diseases tnal aEe not il way
lTscsab.e hanged sta,o Of that important or.
gan Many Of the cOmp-aiatsl usual ciassed under
81 head # Consumption, have their orlgiu in the
Liver Amy remedy that would insure regu arity
aud hea.thtul action in the liver, would be bless
ing TO msnkin6 has been thc excian alton Of thou
ssnds. That remedy has been found; it is sefe and
cure When fair trial has been afforded it, It has
never been snown to fail.
Reader. have yCu any disease of the Liver Or dis
ease which you believe proceeds from hepatic de-
Esneemrnt2 Lose not moment, but purchase box
Or Dr.. MLANE'S PILLS, and they will restore you
to health l. isthe only remedy yet discovered, in
which implicit confidence may be placed
P.S-The shove valuable remedy, also Dr. Nc
lanes Nernifuge, lie had ct all re=pecta-
be Drug Stores in this city.
EF- Purchasers will please be careful TO ask for
and take none bu. DR. idLANE'S LIVER PILLS
All others, in comparison, are worthless.
ia 8-d&clw
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MAIL DIFFICULTIES ADJUsrED-We learn from
the Columbia Times that the Postmaster General
aud the Charleston Railroad Company have settled
their differences, and completed arrangement
for the transportation of the mails the road to GO
into effect on Monday next. The press generally
will rejoice this circumstance
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r. C. HOBSON


GENERAL AGENCY. FOR THE SALE AND
PURCHASE OF LANDs.-FRANK g. RUFFIN, Score
tQTgQf me P'rgniG State agricultural Society, and
n; AUGUST offer their services to the public a.
GENERAL AGENTS for the sale and purchase of
LANDS N p1FgiRiG and the Southern and Westeyn
States
otce-at the Office of the YiyginiG State d1,icul-
tdrdt Society No. lis Marin street
n AUGUST, NeTARy PUBLIC ARD AccoUnrANr
ohee-aEaboVe. fs8-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

HAIR CUTTNG.-Citizens and Strangers
visiting The city, wishing TO get their Hair cut in the
!atest and most approved style, would advise them
trance on lth street
A. Blot, Cold ard Shower Baths can be had at
o. AquFs' Single Bath &c, or 5 Tickets for 81
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4. j. II. McCAMPBELL.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

npGfyr,or,o Lelangt0a, Va,
'hhCIlSES In the Courts of Rock
bat, sad augusta, Bath, Botetourt, and Lynch.
sin u gives has attention exelusiveiu 10 his pIofe.
'tI, :, he has done for ths last SIX yrxss.
,sat attention psid TO the Collactiou Of Claims
F"s"'td"es MADE. ty29-6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13
8 MN AUCTION AND COMMISSION HOusI

a NEW AUCTION AND COMMISSION House.
PAYNE 4 MAYO, Auction eers-otiee on 10th ST.
between Main and Cary, Richmond, Va.
JOHN r. D. PAYNE having associated with him
Hr ABEL Z. MAYO in the above business. will
routirue 20 sell Real ard Personal Estate at auction
or private sale in the city Of Richmond and throu
out the Stste; 10 Renting out Houses and Hiring out
Servants
Deeds Of every description will be accurately
drawn on the most reasonable t-Ims.
NJ. MAYO heinsa Notary Public, will attend TO
taking acknowledgements OF Deeds &c.
Ans reference given that may be required
JNO r. ID PAYNE,
iat-lm ABEL Il. MAYO.
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B0oK-kEEPING.-1he Subscriber will
,ske charge of two three Sets of Books for the
ensuing year, ana will attend to Job Writing of any
Kind
Having been engaged as Accountant and Book
keeper for many wears, the best references can he
given. Persons wishing to confer with me will
piesse ADDRESS, through the Post Office
de 2f-dlnF r. mcCAHDLISH In
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

LEECHES LEECHEs.-The public are
hereby informed that have just received by Adalns
Express lot of superior Swedish Leeches, which
VIII be applied upon the most reasonable terms; can
be found at ell bours of the day at the Hair Dressing
Saloon under the American Hotel, and at night on
9th between Main and Franklin streets
Nb;-Cuppine ard Leeching promptly attended
TO- st the shortes. notice
uo6 r. C. HORSON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

Dan Callaghan and Patrick Haggerty have been
arrested in New Orleans, on the charge of having
committed the murders in Cordurdy Alley, in thai
city, on the 30th ult.
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O- H. CHALkLrY. lieneral 4 aapt and Cnl.

lector 18th street, between Main and Cary over the
store Of O. r. Peake ss heretofore, Hires ont Ne
groes Rents Houses aud Collects Claims of every
cescriptioniu town and country.
REFERENCES. MessIs c. I Worthsm & Co, VII
Hams Brother, Butler Tinsley J. H. Claiborne.
u Z Peake. J. & SolateT and DR.. w. A. Patterson.
de 2S-dlu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

Leopold Walter was examined in New Orlean
on the 9Th inst, on a charge of having caused thu
death of Matthias Burchards, on the high seas ant
discharged
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

CHoLERA.-It is stated in the latest accounts
from Havana that the cholera is raging in the is
land, and that large number of deaths had oc-
CURED.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

The ball OF the Columbia Typographical Society
in Washington, on Wednesday night last, was an
elegant affair."
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GEORGE l.. Brent, Attorney at Law, and
Commissioner OF Deeds, &c, for Ohio, Kentucky
Tennessee, Alabama. Indane, Florida, Missouri
Michigan, Louisiana, Texas, Wisconsin, &c Office
llth street, between Main and Bank SITS
Es IA
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

DEATH or MoRMoN ELDEa-Jonathan Levi.
Harvey died In Utah ON the I'd Of November. IL
1919 he resided In Harrison county, Va, and sub
sequentiy Ia Montgomery county, Md. @
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

DEATH OF A SECRETARY OF STATE.-Mr. w. II
Muse, of Passport, Miss, died in that place OF
Tuesday last. He held the office of Secretary @
State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

A FAMILY OF FPUmPKINs.-The Litchield, Conn,
Enquirer, of the 4th inst, says that eighteen ripe
pumpkins. averaging In weight fifteen and halt
pounds, were raised from one seed, by A. L. Peck,
of Sharon, the past season
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

BEVERLEY K. WELLFOKD, JR. Attorney at
Law. Gate cf Fredercksbarg) will attend to any
professional business which Ey be entrusted to him
I'D the city OF Richmond.
For the present he may be found at the Office of
Arthur A Morson, Esq, on Governor, facing Capitol
street.. de 30-lmr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

Women never appeared upon the stage among
the ancients. Their parts were represented by
men till as late as 1862, when Charles H. first en-
coursged the appearance of women before the
public.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

The tax of Nicholas Longworth, Esq of Cincia.
natl, amounts this year to thirty thousand three
hundred and twentyeight dollars. That is the
amount he has paid into the treasury this year. as
tax upon his property.
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A SUPPLY AT LAST.
X NY FE RMS NEW WORK

X a N N I + E MS NEW WORK.
= RUTH HALL. published at the rate of 5000 co.
THE WlFEs VICTORY. and other Nouve ettes
by Mrs E. III. ID Southworth
HISTORY AND POETRY OF FINGER RINGS.
oy ~, y; Edwards; With numerous illustrations
.f0DdE DOlNGS, being Toney Fudee,s Record of
OF the same; by Tx Marvel; vols illustrated.
oA9ToBIOGRApHY AND "REMINISCENCES
I'd supply. ~Ao 'aie''
HARD TIMES; by Charles Dickens-Library
TIE ROSE AND THE RING, or The history
OF fince GigIio and Prince Bulbo; pantomime for
ShsiIdrsn; sIH 6g w Thackeray.
m.EAlOiRS OF NAPOLEON, HIS COURT and
n6 ~ Il by Dqchess D'Abrantes; vols
RY. onAh diSTO-
YOU HAVE HEARD OF THEM-Beius ,k stcbss
OF oistneuShed artists vocaiists comp osers Gc bv
Grisi. o"e' onu 'uiia
HARPERs GAZETTEER OF THE wop,n
No. g. oAAD'
For sale at the New Bookstore OF
BUFFERS SIMONs
20 rs 157 Main st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

RrMovAL.-CHs. II. WYNNE has removed

REMoy ii. WYNNE has removed
his STEAM POWER PRINTING HOUSE to
the spacious building, corner of msin aud 18th sis
{"iohn n Gordon's corner where he is now pre-
psrcd. with NEw Presses, New STEAM ENGINE OF
increased power. NEW TYPE. ORNAMENTs. &c and
the BEST wuRKMEN, 20 his friends aud the pub-
lie IN the best stIie. most accommodating teru.
JAMES Ii. WALFoRD. Superintendent.
+ otv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

From the Abstract of the Census, lately publish
ed, we learn that the three smallest places in the
United States are Harris, Essex County, Vermont,
having population OF eight Ayerill, in the same
Keokuk County, Illinois, with population OF
FIVE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

SPRING RACES, FOR 1855.

FAlkrIELD SPKlNG kACES, FOR 1855,
~ !: +: :.:;s:: s::::; !: 4: !: |:
1sr DAY-Aswsspstaiiss fsr syssn old Cslss ssd
ihI psys 500 entrances half f0sit and closed Win
". =. oibbin names q. Mis- Jalis. ~ Imp.
ossnSei Hssn On. ... 0r sally Y w.ss e
Brewer ~ = Hall names Er. 9. Union y Register.
J. I. Ds:~sll n4m.s b. I. BY R.vss,., oss. of
G. Green names sh. g. BY Bslshazzsr, d.. " Glen
J.; Belchsr names eh c. By John Blunt ont o. Peg
J. Belcher also names b. 9. BY Zinssree. dam By
Thos @. Moore names brown colt By 0Isseos. out
OF Ldyhsnett mare; also sorsl colt by Yorkahirs.
out 81 T.1,s : Msrsrsve sns n5s.st %s.s; r.u-..
J. Tally and A. Che.tham tlso name eh. T. by Tai.
20 DAY-Proprisior's Purse S2oo-2 mils hssfa
SD DAY.-Proprieto = Purse e4o0- mile heafs.
srH pAY-JocIey Club Purse 80 nil. heats.
heats. - -
james Tslley and A. Cheatham parass Il. by
navid Mcdaniel names his b. G. by Hawkins dam
SANE DAY:-A sweepstals for years old Colts
apa eiosed with the following entries
hi. Dr P,;. A Crunp names b. By chde Harrod ont Of
D. w Haxali names b. 9. BY Childs Harold, eut
3. q; Macon names b. G. by Tallyho dsm BY Paris.
imp. Pri m s~,ss
The following Stakes now proposed to b run
la swesp.take for years old $500 ensr.pcs. h.lf
forfeit. mile heats or more to make s raceso he
run on the first day of the meeting to name ana
close the 1st day of March. =" ~ -.
2 Sweep.take for years old Colts and Fillsys-
to be run on the 4tb day of the meetine-A2O0 an.
trance. half for fetS to make race to pams
and close above--mile heats
3. Post Stake, to be the Fairfield Cour,e
the last day of the Fall meeting of 1855 with Colts
and Fiileys then years old mile hesfa, SOC en-
trance, P. p, or more to make race to close on
The 1st day of March next. =
ia s--2awtd JOHN BELCHER. Propristor
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FATHER STRKRTKRs MARRIAoKs IN lS54.-Father
Streeter, the venerable tniversalist clergyman In
Boston, has united 1876 couples In the bonds OF wed.
JOCK during the past year. During the 90 years OF
Mr. rtreeter's ministry in Roston, he has married
3,763 couples. -RostoH Journal. sgs5I IS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

GOING TO LAw.-ln Franklin county, Vermont
recently a case was decided which had been trie,
twice before, which originally amounted to S2, ant
relatedto impounding few sheep. The decision
s precisely the reverse OF the decision ofthe sam
matter at the last session oil the same Court 81
the parties have alternately whipped each other q
an expense Of several hundred dollars apiece
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

TAKE OUR ADvICE.-If you are troubled
with slight cold or cough pay nmadi attention
to it. Delays are dangerous and health is preciou--
eight cough may result in serious ard fatal dis.
ease STABLERS ANODYNE CHERRY EX.
FECTORANT is recommended TO you as one of the
best remedies known for Coughs Colds, Croup,
Bronchitis, Asthms, and all ether diseases o. The
Lungs snd Throat. 1t invariably gives relief and has
Effected inaumereble cures Of Iong-continued a.
de.pssated maadies Make Trial Of it. and tell
your friends o. its coed fleets.
The DIARRHGA CORDIAL is also recommend.
Cd to ycur notice. IL is capital Inedcire in Digr
rhJa and 0her diseases Of the bowels which are So
prevalent at certain
" See descriptive pamphlets, to be had gratis OF
The Agents.
C" Price for each only 50 cents or SIX bottles for
$3.50.
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L II MAS w. KEESEE

an dCCTIONEER,
ONCE with GEO. J. SUMNER, No 20 Pearl ST.
" III etIenc 10 the sale of REAL ESTATE, and eve.
~ description OF MERCHNDIZE, HOUSE.
90, HOLD FURNITURE, &e.
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A CARD TO THE LADIES.

A CARD TO THE LADIES.
nR. DUPONCEAU'S GOLDEN Pc
~ .RlQDICAL PILLS INFALLIBLE in correct.
ing Irregularities relieving painful and difficult Men.
struatlon and removing all periodical DISTINCTIONS,
from aohdteuer causes.
N. B.-Under certain circumstances, married LIZ
dies must not use them. For particulars insruc-
tons on the box. Price, 81 per Box Sold by ail
the principal Druggists in Virginia
o. q. LAWRlE. State Agent, Washington, D. C +,
to whom all orderI must be sent. The Pills will be
sent by enclosing 81, confdentially. by mail Every
box bears the signature of the Proprietor, Dr. j. Du-
PoNcEAU, to counterfeit which would be forgery.
For sale in Richmond by r. e. DUVAL & BRO.
E;J PICOT, ALEX. DUvAL and by DOVE & co. !.
MAIN &C. de 29-dacSm =
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

B w. STARKE, Attorney at Law and No.
tary Public. Office removed to the Law Building.
"a 9-im+
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The SOUTH HELPING THE NoRTH.-The Howard
Association of New Orleans have voted an appro-
priaon of $4,000 for the relief the of poor of New
York. This is the true spirit of christian charity.
IN the slckly season, when the pestilence s.alked
abroad in the Crescent City the people of the North
noby contributed from their abundance substantial
aid for the stricken inhabitants of the South; and
now, when an opportunity is offered, the grateful
South responds in similar spirit of benevolence
and liberaity. 1t s pleasing to reflect upon such
Incidents
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13
BROAD ROCK RACES

A~A Will commence the
FOURTH TUESDAY IN
APRIL, 1885, and continue
N.-> Eve davs.
lst day, TUESDAY.--AS Sweepstake for 8 year old
colts and fllys. $500 entrance-sl00 forfeit-mile
heats To name and close the lst day of February
I'd day, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS puras $3.50;
two mile heats
Sd day, THURSDAY "A Sweepstake for year old
colts and fllys. $500 entrance-S750 forfeit Thses
1855. = -
mile heats = So 1|
9TH day, SATURDAY-A Sweepstake for year
old colts and fillys 800 entrance-$50 forfeit Me
heats To name and close the lst day of February
Second Race. same day.-Proprietors Purse $l00;
mile heats CALVIN GREEN
no 29-2awtlstF Proprietor.
~ Richmond Enquirer and N. Y. Spirit OF the
Times copy twice q week till 1st February sist*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

N Office OF THE UNION AGRICUL
~ TuRAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA AND N.
CAhOLtNA-Ata meeting of the Executive Com
mttes of the Union Agricultural Society of VII.
ginis and North Carolina, it was
Resolved, That we appoint as the time for the
next Annual Exhibition, to be held on the Fair
Grounds, near the city of Petersburg, TUESDAY,
the 23d day OF October next and to continue four
consecutive days Furthermore. that this Society
tenders the right hand of fellowship to al other
ricult1Ial Societies. and most cordially invtes their
good will aud co-operation. ss@sE
Ia 5-2awtf JAMES C. RAIN Qsc,v
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{ tChIAlN MATERIALS, and Linen
- % ,95A7sings; Lace anc Muslin Curtains. 10-4 ia
i-. Lnen Sheetings Shifting Linens ali GuaI,.
Sj ao'e panssks and Napkins; at cost fer casa 70
isa WARREN L PERKINS
- No. I4I FaOIe
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ss9 A. 8sA "a szAass5 sSaseesAS ss4a sty ~ sAsf
y sssag IS = ~ s4ss z sssa sssas4s gs
.aasa1s 80 sssss asasa z4As Aass sSssA -
s $3.50
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

AAktS d SHINE, Auctioneers and Com
sns Merchants will attend to sales of Real
ceres Boots and Shoes, House Furpitnre Sc o'0-
~ OeIo--s JAMES NJ SHINE, PC. LAaUs.
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THE DAILY DISPATCH

Cash TEH4o O s&DUDnG1I -
lsquars, inasrtion.e - sol Squars noafke ~ -
i.s..do..s iass1tsons q 3 8 .4e..f not -
RIA -. = ~ q
.17....do.... IS 1..de.. u ysag. .s..8 %
Advsrtissmsnts psbIisbsl usfti loxt1G vft.nv
charged 30 cents per sqssre Of ton nee ~ t 6roe
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13

AccIDEsT.--Little Johnny Hennesy, newaboy,
fell under the cara in Baronne street, New Orleans
on the 5th inst and was so badly injured that ann
putstion Of his leg WINS resorted to.
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EIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran

EtIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran
Il away from the subscriber. on the 18th of NAV
last, my servant woman DELINA who was hired
last year to A. Lowenthsl Delina is about twenty.
seven years old, dark complexion, and has a mark
on one of her jaws caused by the pulling of toeth
She formerly belonged to G. Lamb, Charles City
county. bought her on l7th January at Mr.. Hills
auction house. The above reward will be paid upon
her delivery to me- or her confinement in any Jail 30
that eau get her again
ia al-dlm&c4t* ISAAC ROSENHEIM
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-All
"A persons having claims against the estate of ua
taVus jarvis will please present them to me- proper
y authenticated. All persons indebted to the estate
must make immediate payment.
ALEX. B. HUTCHESON
de8-ts Admir- of Gustavus Jarvis
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1-y inefos me much pleasure to say TO the suf
p9onc, thai MRS. DAVIS ELIXIR ia the onlv
ae have gsed it myself and b. eve il 70 hs os
sur. yanr at 9thers In use. Try it, and will en-
HEEETcn Ctloh NJ. 4. DAY.
fof sale hy Mrs A. B. DAVIS Rsr,s,. L. pa
4. P,e9t 9.eison jackson, Chas Milispau ab'
- 'e'' "A Bodeksr and Charles d. Yale.
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TO THE CREDITORS OF HIRAM
Il w TYLER.-All persons having claims sesinst
Fl. w. TYLER, who wish to embrsce tho tsrms Of
his deed, will please hand them to us byor before
MONDAY. The 10Th Inst, as on that day tbs deed
CHAS- T. WORTHAM, l~
ia 12-2t* 81 E.ssga1 q = -.
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BEAUTIFUL AND LIFE LIKE DAGUERREo-
49, I'll any OF our readers ere so unfortunste az
So -, 10 ~ haye their likenesses taken by SiMONs we
Immediately of his Iich ivory-toned Dapnerreo.
Ns'n elMoNS attends personally at his rooms, ISL
ia )
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g. E. sTABLER L Co, Proprietors.
" hole gala Nm ~aiL.s q Itirnnr.

Wholesale Agents, Richmond
And by Druggists sne Merchants generally through.
out Virginia ia 8-d&s12t
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a81se77-7F = > 9zs4
4 8seas3 4s y zssH
.assssaa1d wE~A
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3ssz wa > .tE# f9u8A HE9}
q ttFs-As@ q saE5 st
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-05-05

TnE TERRIBLE CALAMITY IN GERMAN
The New York Stdats, ZeituBg- contains
among the news brought by the steamer
Nashville, most hcart-rcnding tale from
Dantzic, dated the 3ist of March last
The breaking up and floating down Of the
ice on the Vistula, which has been so often
the source Of great damage to the surround
ing low lands, has this spring taken place
with such terrible violence as to surpass
anything of the kind within the last fifty
years.
The strong dykes, constructed at an i'm
.monse cost along the banks OF the river haze
been swept away in many places by the in
furated element, and four hundred square
niles of the most fertile plains, the best
wheat producing district in the world, arc
covered by water, and have the appearance
: Of n lake.
One hundred human corpscs have already
been picked up near a single place, Cricgen
hof) when the above report was sent off.
The loss Of life and property must have
been terrible. The scores Of misery, anguish
and sorrow so suddenly created by this aw
ful calamity, bcggar description, and tht
depth Of the existing distress can be fully
fathomcd only by persons actually present
or intimately acquainted with the peculiar
itics OF the country.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-05-05

METcALr FouND.-Thc body Of Metcalf,
whose disappearance we noticed last week,
was found on Monday last about three miles
below town, by some boys were was fishing.
There is no certainty with regard to the
place where he was drowned; but it is sup
posed that he must have fallen into Fox
river near Mitchcll's Livery stable and float
cd down to the spot where he was found
Metcaif, we are Informed leaves a wife and
five children, who reside in Rutland, some
six miles from town. He was usually con.
sidered as a kind, peaccabc man and good
neghbor, but for his habit of drinking His
sad fate may therefore be taken as another
powerful argument in favor of the prohibi.
tory law