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CUBA AND THE ADMINISTRATION. The Union
Of Sunday, abiding to Mr.. Marcy's correspond
ence with Mr.. Soule, and quoting some ex-
tracts from the same makes the following com
ments:
These passages Indicate with disiinctness the
probability Of an early rupture with Spain as the
last remedy for injuries already inflicted. Our ne
gotations with Spain during the recess Of Congress
will be conducted with full knowledge on her
part that they must arrive at satisfactory conclu-
sion during that time, that coereive measures 10
vindicate oar national rights and redress me
0rongs Of our citizens aciH b. urged upon Con-
gress. To this course the President stands pledged,
and II, unfortunately for Spain her future course
shall be as unjust her past, Congress win De re-
CURED to determine whether the remedy shall be
applied BY an open and direct resort to force, or
by the indirect mode of repeating our neutrality
laWap st@Ustt ft .e se
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PoarsnoUra, Va. March I, 1853.

PoRrsnoUrH, VA. March I, 1858.
Ma EDIToR-SrR: /" Sam has taken a view OF
Portsmouth, Norfolk, and vicinity, and feels happy
70 find so many Of his friends We we're introduced
to him, and we have formed good opinion Of him.
There Is no such thing as disuuion about him,
He has great mission to fulfil. and he feels the
great responsibility which is upon him and, not
withsiAnding the many hard things his adyersaries
have said about him. he to-day holds his head as
high as ever, knowing that his cause is just and,
in the simplicity of his heart, he proclams, Let
others say what they may, but for me and my
household we intend to preserve the union Of
these United States which cost the very ife-blood
Of our fathers and We their children, se preserve
II. cost what it may" And this Is the true mission
Of SAM And now let the great editors Of the
land, and the little editors Of the land, and the
great stump speakers Of the land, and the great
and the little speakers Of both houses Of Congress
say what they please about SAM he has the
truth on his side, and "truth ismighty and 0iA
prevail
Sir, it has been said, There is story told Of a
distinguished British officer, who, during the Rev
olution, paid visit to lady in Charleston. They
were walking in the garden, when the officer called
her attention to beautiful flower, at the same
time asking what is it calledr She replied, it
is called the rebel flower And why said he.
Because was the answer, the more ii Is trodden
on, the more it fiourishes.'"
There may be moral in the above which these
big and little editors and also these big and little
speakers, may finally realize. SPECTATOR.
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#- We shall republish the bounty land
law tomorrow, to supply the demand for it.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-12

THE AMERICAN MoSTuLY MAGAZINE, Of which
the second number has been received, is pub
lished in Boston by j. s. Tuttle 4 Co. 1t as
pircs 10 represent the American element in
politics and literature" Each number win
contain portrait Of some prominent member
Of the American party. The March number
contains an excellent likeness of General Hous-
ton. This magazine may be obtained in this
city Of the agents Of the american Organ. 1t
is handsomely printed, and well filed with a
variety of literary and miscellaneous matter.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-12

winthrop Sargent Of Philadelphia, has writ
ten history Of Braddock's Expedition, which
has been published in elegant style by the
Pennsylvania Historical Society.
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1t win be seen by the following letter from
Colonel Benton to his publishers that, though
cast down by his recent misfortune, he is not
dismayed:
WAsmEGfos Cry, March 2, 1885.
Msssrs. ID. appleton d Co..
Gentlemen : It is not necessary 70 tell yon what
has happened celia ga sans dire. The point Is, the
effect-and what is TO be done. The answer Is,
first il will more than double my labor; next, II
will delay the second volume say six months, or
until the spring Of 1856; third, there are some
things lost which cannot be replaced, but which
were chiefly for posthumous volume, not coming
under our present agreement-most of II composed
Of correspondence, such as had deemed worthy,
both for the character Of the writers aud the matter
mediately latter my return fromSt Louis) and work
necessarily. Yours truly,
THOMAS III. BENTON.
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RurUs CHoArE is very i'll at Dedham; a
which place he was attending court.
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DEyALcArIos.--The Pacific Bank, New York
has Suffered loss of $4,000 from the embezzle
ment Of its funds by Of its clerks, who has alb
seconded, supposed to California The name of the
guilty party is John B. Urmy, formerly Of White
Plains, Weschester county, where he is well known
as an active Wing politician.
His surety is only bound for $1,000. 1t appears
that be kept private accounts in the Bowery,
Broadway, and Empire City banks, where he de.
posted the checks he had distracted from the Pa.
cHc, instead Of cancelling them; and by this means
and entries to correspond in the ledger he kept
he has been defrauding the bank for a long time
past.
He kept yacht, and took many excursions last
summer with the cashier, and many officers Of the
bank as guests and 1t has also transpired that he
was partner in a travelling show of some kind,
by which he lost good deal Of money, though be
used to say that be derived his additional means,
beyond what he got from the bank, from that
source.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-12

Winchester, Virginia, is 10 be lighted with
ess. in October. Tho works win cost es5, 900.
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To ADVERTISERS daily circulation Of
the Organ is far greater than that Of any paper
in the city, with one exception; and the weekly
circulation, which already reaches eight thous-
and, is increasing at the rate Of twenty-five
hundred month II has increased at this
rate with remarkable regularity, from the first
month Of its publication. Advertisers who
wish to give their advertisements wide circu-
lation, should bear these facts in mind The
daily Organ is distributed chiefly in Washing
ton, Georgetown, Alexandria, and Baltimore.
The weekly Organ is sent to every quarter Of
the Union.
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Mr.. JoHs B. MILLER, Of the Utica Observer
thus sharply comments on the "bad manners
of the administration


thus sharply comments on the "bad manners y
of the administration:
CAS- to our own case, It may be that the with
drawL Of our name was all right, and II 50, It would
give to us as much pleasure as TO any one else to
know Il, but as not one OF those connected with
the administration has condescended TO communi.
cate with us since our name sent TO the Senate
we are LEFT to infer that they deem the matter Of
no consequence or else that they Judge that their
exalted positions lin them above the application Of
those rules Of politeness which ordinarily obtain
amongst gentlemen, which would seem 70 require
that some explanation Of the circumstances which
led 10 the liberty which has been taken with oui
name, should be made known TO u.s."
Mr.. Miller, II win be remembered, was re.
Gently nominated as Secretary Of Legation al
London. After the lapse Of few days his
nomination was withdrawn, and Mr. Appleton
nominated in his place. Mr. Miller is gen.
deman Of much distinction in the Democratic
ranks in New York, and the editor Of the Utica
Observer, en- Administration journal
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Usxhstcn WIN Hh"W~N"Ekfs
Mr.. Blackwell, assistant editor Of the 81. Louie
Intelgencer, has retired from that paper because
Of liz Know-Nothing proclimItiyes."
. Washingfon Union.
WI I Disgssfsd with KnopN ofhingiss.
Franklin Pierce, Forney's foreman, win retire
from the White House about the Sd March, 1857,
because Of the Know Knothing procivitiss--of IT,
propristora IS,
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FALL RACES.
FAIRFIELD RACES.

- FAlxL uL1A AAN -
/ &2&Akr ,sss.T5ssIp1y5' ,sssTs,. q ,..4 o.. Cd ID
colts and dIliesi tro M -,
b..ss. eaoo entrance s,oo dollars fortsdt-o'0''
January. 1885 with the telioEins An, hy Trustee.
S.ll, cSsathssn's BY Revenus' dam 0' AD'
srswstss, t n ..,s,m. by Tally 30. dam By Ora
rs TX. q boswell. bf by Revenue, dam by Er'ily
Sscmata 3 alsbons br Whistle, by Mariner, dam
BY ri.;y McDsnieps ch by John Blunt dam by
iqtP qtP.,rs.r r. McDsrisPs by Regent, dam BY imp
s.Ivin GREEN'S b 9 by Sovereign, dam By Ann
essso Tso, G. Moores BIZ by Glencoe, dam BY sidi-
shos a. Moore,s Oh by Yorkshire, dam By Mar
grave. 49,
two mile heats-free for all sges
THURSDAY. 4th Oct.-Proprietors purse S4oe;
,hree mile bests-free for ell sges
FRIDAY, 5sh Oct.-Jockey Club purse $3.50; four
mile heats-free for ell ages
sATIapAY. 9Th Oct.--A pos. stake; 2 mile heats;
s20 entrance-play or pay-closed with three en-
frances:
VIM Gibbon,
John Bslcher,
James Tally.
The following stakes are proposed-three or more
WEDNESDAY, Sd Oct "A sweepstake for uI.tried
three wear old (mile hests) $50 entrance Slee for
frit This ia to be the second race.
sATURDAY-A sweepstake for four years od;
s20s entrance; Sl0e forfeit; mile heats. Second
rsce.
b1 en.ry to John BeIcher, Richmond We.
- JOHN BELCHER, Proprietor.
~ Dslipouepts TO the Fsirisld Club are notified
,hsr unsss their subscriptions, now due, sre paid
by the Is. Of Sept their bills will bs placed In the
hand, Of the High Constable for warrant.
apufE
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Correspondence of the Dispatch.
SAT- Sulphur - Arrangement - The Company
South Carolinians-B Ball. &c.

SAT- Sulphur - Arrangement - The Company
South Cdrolinians-BdU, &c.
i,+ SALT SULPHUR SRINGs,
MONROE Co Va. Aug. 1Ith, 1885, "
DEAR DISPATCH Would line from the noun
tsins be acceptableg II so here goes. / know
not how 1t is with others, but sometimes with me
coming to the Springs of Virginia, where can
find good Accommodations, good fare, and a select
company. II any one of your many readers should
purpose visiting the wesfern part of the State and
Is undecided where he will go, and wishes to find
the three things mentioned In perfection, LET him
come here witho delay; and If he is Reasonable
man, he can be satisfied. 'f
have during the last few years visited nearly
all the watering places In Virginia, and have no
hesitation 10 saying that the table of this estabsb.
ment is better, the rooms neater and the company
more select, than any where else that have been
Should any one ask, how Is this would only re.
ply because every department IL under the imme.
diate superintendence and supervision of tts most
gentemanly proprietor Col. Erskine. ~ '
We have now about two hundred visitors and
should suppose the accommodations here arc
ample tor as many more. We live indeed on the
fat of the land, fine mutton. venisop, 60, while
milk and honey are literally flowing on every
side af
The company ID composed almost exclusively of
South Caroinans, and 80 far az my observation
extends, there 10 generally az much, nay more, re.
fnement of manner sbewn by them in their inter-
course with oths rs, as by any other people have
ever met with and have been thrown with per
sons from every State Ia the Union. 1st
L. was pleasing to see the respect paid by them
to the Sabbath, and the number assembled to hear
discourse delivered In the chapel was large and
gratifying.
Every evening, those fond of dancing, assemble
In the ball room (Which, by the bye, 10 the best 10
the mountains9 and there dance decently and 10
order, leaving your polkss and schotisches for
other more fashionable and more vulgar watering
places
But enough /; my only object was to call atten-
ton to this place. Dear Dispatch comes regularly.
and elves the latest news from Norfolk and Ports
mouth, which 10 most interesting to some here who
have friends there.
leave in few days for the North, and If the
occasion presents, aud It would be acceptable, may
drop you line semi.occasionaliy.
omitted to mention that on the 22d of this month
we are to have fancy ball. Yours B.
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The National american has a leader on the
elections In the South, and thinks the Americans
have reason TO congratulate themselves upon the
result 90 far.
The Enquirer emphaticaIly denies that the
Democratic leaders at the North are corrupted In
the same manner and to the Same degree with
Northern Whiggery.
The WhiS deprecates the rigid regulations
against the infected cities and advocates their
movai
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The Rain and Crops-N Narrop Escape-Reports of
Yellop Feuer. ~ ~
81 BLAcKsBuRG MOUNT, Va,
August, 1855. 5 i.
There 10 little to write about from this pleasant
little town which would be considered "news
hem, but enc might fill pages with description
Of the beautiful scenery and hospitality OF the good
citizens of this vicinity.
We have had pretty heavy rains lately which
did some damage to the crops. The corn crop will
learn, be unsurpassed BY any former yield 10
quantity and quality. q
few days since distressing accident occurred,
BY which Mr.. r. l.. Francisco, OF this place, came
near losing an interesting Of tender sge. u sp
pears that the little fellow gce hold OF bossie OF
croion oil and drank quantity Of H. When ths
accident was discovered physician was called 10
and by promps action the life Of the little feow, ais
ter much suffering. was saved. rs
The reports of yellow fever In Richmond, doubt
less exaggerated, are alsrmlus. and many ot she
citjxans here have written ther ~ '0ds there 70
CINE up. This alarm, Judge is unfaunded, for !
never Yet knew yellow Jack" % Ind footing n
sach . locality - Richmond. T. =
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JEwIsH CoNvENr1oN. mlnlsters, rabbir

JEWISH CoNvENTIoN.-The ministers, rabbins
and delegates of the Israelitish congregation
throughout the Union, are called to assemble at
Cleveland, Ohio, in October, to deliberate on the
Union of American Israel; on the organic alton of
permanent regular Synod or Sanhedrim; plan
for religious and scholastic education, and all
other matters of Importance In regard to Judaism,
which may be brought before the Conference.
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JAMES r. CRErsHAw, ATToR RNEY AT
LAW, RICHMOND VA, will practice in the Superior
and Inferior Courts Of the city of Richmond and ad
jacent counties, and the United States Courts held
in Richmond and Norfolk
~ Until further notice, be found at the OF.
hce Of A. A. Morson, Esq, on Governor, facing
Capitol sire ct iy 20-d&clm*
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CRops IN GKoRGIA.-94 300 bushels of wheat
were carried over the Macon and Western Rail-
road In July. Wheat Is now selling 10 Augusta a,
from rs cents to 81 per bushel. The corn crop will
probably be the largest ever harvested In that
State. The cotton crop also promises well, but
does not excel that OF some previousDyears
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THE DAILY DISPATCH.

u The circulation of the DAILY DISPATCB
exceeds sconsdersbly that Of allthe Daily pspers
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Correspondence of the Disn.tcb.

Correspondepce OF the Dispatch. nl
Generous Action Of Citizens of Lynch6urg
-1ravel to the Sprangs-Ielegraph
Item, &c, &c.
LYNcHBURG, Aug. 16, 1855.
At a meeting of our ci,izens last night in obedi-
ence to public call by the Mayor the enclosed
resolutions were unanimously adopted. They are
| In strange contrast with the selfish and inhuman
action OF those places which have denied the un.
happy fugitives from disease a resting place. We
are not afraid of Yellow Jack getting any foothold
among the mountains OF the Old Dominion.
There 1s little OF interest going on here now
The throug b travel to the Springs continues with
The requisite amount having been secured to
build the extension of the Lynchburg and Abingdon
Telegraph line, to Bristol station the project will
be immediately put under contract, and In few
months Richmond and Lynchburg will be on a de
rect telegraphic communication with the cities of
the Mississippi valley.
The following resolutions were offered by Capt.
John NJ. Otey, and passed uEanimously:
Whereas, We, the citizens of Lyuchburp have
seen that the cities of Norfolk and Portsmoath
have been visited by diseaie and sickness In the
most serious and alarming shape, and still af.
hicted In way to excite the kindly offices of all
VINO symPathlse with the sutfsrings of humanity !;
And Whereas, We, In common with the good
citizens OF other sections, who have rendered their
assistance and sympathy, feel that 1t 10 the duty
and privilege of communities. and of individuals,
to extend the hand of friendship and fraternal
pat upon them by the act of Providence;
And, Whereas We entertain feelings of deep
regret at the awful dispensation visited upon our
sister cities Of Norfolk and Portsmouth; There
fore, -
Resolved, That the Chairman of this meeting ar
point committee Of eight persons four for each
ward, who shall call upon the people of the city
aud ask contributions, to be sent to the Mayors q
the cities OF Norfolk and Portsmouth, to be by them
expended In relieving as far practicable the suf
feriogs OF those families that have been and are now
stfi cted with the yellow fever ...r ,....s-.
Resolved, That the contributions 10 made shal
6e paid over to the Mayor of this city, who shall
Immediately transmit Them to Norfolk and Ports.
mouth In equal proportions
Resolved, That the Mayor be requested to inform
| the authorities of Norfolk and Portsmouth thai
citizens of this place, deeply sympathzing with
their fellowmen of those cities and will at all timel
extend to them, without quarantine regulations
such hospitslities as our city affords
Resolved, That copy OF the foregoing resolu.
tons De published In the city papers, and forward
ed to Norfolk and Portsmouth for publication II
| those cities Yours, MIKK.
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Correspondence of the Dispatch.
Crops in King and Queen.

STEvENsvILLE, King and Queen, Aug. Is.
The farmers are all busy threshiug wheat
understand the crop will be an average oue and
the quality very 6ne. The corn crop looks unusu-
ally we'll, and bids fair to be very q ne one some
say the best they have ever had at this season.
E
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CHANGING VocATIoNs In letter to friend,
Judge Gardiner, OF New York, after reitera.ipg his
determination to retire from the Bench, adds ~
am raising petatoes 1t has taken iife-time for me
to ascertain my true vocation. If you could see
my crops, beautifully submerged by the late rains,
you will never talk 70 me about ofice.n
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DEATH FROM LAGER BIER.-On Thursday, at
Rochester, New York, Mr.. Ewing, German, on q
wager, sat down TO drink certain quantity OF la.
ger bier. He drank three gallons 10 twelve hours;
but he died the same night. Two quarts were
pumped from his stomach In the endeavor to re-
lievo him
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CHOWER BATHS-The attention of
~ the public is called 10 superior article of Show
er Baths, which the subscriber has hand, and
which he offers for sale at less price than the COM
mon article usually sells for. Those who wish to
pure base and judge for themselves by calling
at r. M. ZIMMERMAN'S, Meesrs. STEBBINS &
PULLEN's, or Mr.. sTARRETTS.
iy20 VIM. FORBES.
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a CARD.-Ths subscriber, an expert
tres, having located ON Broad street, three doors
ah9ve tenth, offers his professional services to th.
citizens of Richmond.
He has devoted much time and attention TO the
study and practice of Midwifery, and to the treat
ment OF Diseases of Women and Children.
ap 7-6m* RIGHp g. CAUTHORN, MI
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THE DAILY ~ DISPATCH
nv i A CowARDN.

p. DAILY DISPATCH served % ,aSss,'osss sn,s -
- CARRIER weekly. Price for mailing, "a year II
Tss WEEKLY DISPATCH 10 Issued every En-
l.x and mailedto subscribers at Sl pefsnnom-
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TooTHAcHE PREVENTED AND RELIEVED
-Dowden's celebrated Dental Fluid, for cleansing
and preserving the Teeth and Gums effsotually
arrssting decay. instantly relieving Toothsce. &c
For sale by all Druggists BENNETT BEERS and
PURCELL, LADD Co., Wholesale Agents. Rich
lnond, Va. au loft.
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ENOk SALE-A Tract of LAND, situa-
Il ted oA Bsni.ter river, in the county of Hall
fax, half mile from the line of tie Richmond and
DanviIle Railroad. The tract contains two hundred
and eighty of best river low grounds, thirty
of creek fiat, and about four hundred acres of
high land. The land IL well watered and with tim
Der sufficient for all plantation purposes. The farm
buildings good as usual.
Price, thirty dollars per acre; one-third cash, bal.
snoe in and two years, with interest from date
jy 26-fm THOMAS BRUCE
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Alcohol was chis fy used. Immediately after 10
fret discovery, for sivinss fash "a iaiis chneks /
IL IL used for the samtipurpose on asnilamen's
uose..
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COLUMBIAN HOTEL.-JAMES NJ
~ BOYD CO., having leased this desirable Ho-
TEL will spare pains to maintain its former pepu-
Iarty and comfort. They have employed E. fOR-
TER to take the entire charge of the House on an
after lat April. The former patrons of this Hotel
and numerous friends of e. PORTER, are requested
to give them a call
Richmond, March %, 1856 ans
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PRICE REDUCED FOR THE CUTTING OF
CHrLDREN's HAIR.-124 cents for Boys and 1870 -nts
| for Girls at JOHNSONS
Shaving, Hair Cutting and shsmpoons Saloon,
jeS0 10th street. between Main and Cary.