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Hon. James Campbell, Postmaster General The direction
and OF the Post Office Department are assigned
by the constitution and laws to the Postmaster Genra ihat
be the conveniently arranged ana pre-
pared his sa action ii is distributed among several bu-
reaus, fellows The Appointment oioe in charge of the
First Assistant Postmaster General The Contract uhce IN
charge Of the Second Assistant Pc tmaster General the
Finance Office charge OF the Third Assistant Postmaster
General and the Inspection oce, In charge OF the CHIEF
clerk.
appointment OEoe.Horso Eing, esq.,, First Assistant
Postmaster General and nineteen clerks TO this office are
assigned all questions which relate 10 the establishment aud
Of post Offices changes OF sites and names
appointment and removal OF and route and local
agents Also the giving OF Instructions to posfmasters
Postmaster are furnished With marking and rating stamps
balances by this bureau nhch charged also with
providing blanks and stationery for the use OF the depart
nen aud with the supentendence OF the several agencies
established supplying postnasters with blanks 10 TINS
likewise assigned the supervision OF the ocean mail
anshp lines and OF the foreign and international postal
arrangements.
Contract Oce-wilam II. Dundas, esq., Second Assist
ant General and tventysix clerks 10 THIS OF
fee Is assigned the business OF arranging tae mail service
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TarasunY DEPARTMENT.


The Treasury Department consists the Offices Of the Sec
retary OF the Treasury comproers commissioner Of
the CUSTOMS six auditors treasurer register solicitor light
house board, and survey
The following is brief indication of the duties Of these
several offices and OF the force employed therein respectively
Secreiarys 0Gcson. James Gpthric Secretary Of the
Treasury Hon r. q. Washington, Assistant Secretary
engineer in charge architect and smen
temporarily employed and twenty three clerks The ecr-
ty Of the Treasury charged with the general supervision
the fiscal transactions OF the and Of the
ouon OF the laws concerning the and cation
Of the United States He superinends the
the light house establishment the marine hospitals
the United States and the construction of certain public
buildings for custom houses and other purposes
First Conpro,,ey's OHco.-Esha Whittlesey esq., Comp
toer and fifteen clerks He prescribes the mode Of keep
ing and rendering for the civil aud diplomatic
vice well the public and and revise and certics the
balances arising thereon.
Second ComptroVcrs O6icc.-John NJ Brodhead, esq,
Comprolcr and clerks He prescbes the mode
keeping and rendering the Of the army navy,
Indian departments o the public service and rcscs and
C. SSes the balances arising thereon.
Office or Commissioner Of a.s Ca.osIiugh j. Anderson,
ESQ., Commissioner, and eleven clerks. lac prescribes the
mode keeping and rendering the accounts Of the
revenue and disbursements and for the budng and repair
ing &c and revscs and cetes the balances
arising thereon.
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ARRIVALS At TIE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY.

AMERICAN HOTEL R L Cummings, Whining.
ton II Williams, Hume and servt 8 Byers. ID
NJ Morris Davis r Hill, Washington; w A
Fredericksburs; Master N Masa. do; P II Donohoe,
Washn gton; D w Royle, Va T RR; Nickerson,
C IIiIl. Boston: Penny. Nansemond Nash. Bel:
Sturvident. Va; J R Wasenger. M Cummings H IN:
over; P Brady, H g Sheldon. Cumberland; l. w
Campbell, Fl Warsham, Danville; w Loke.
ST CHARLES HOTEL ) Miller. Am. iis; =
Cunning ham, Powbatan; A johnson, Charlotte; J
Harlewe, Salem; Newman. Cardwell. r
H Former, w f Former. NC; } J Bell. f Atkin-
son and son. surry; o Reoddick Bait; Stone Ii
berty; r Dossy Albemle; H 2 Sipes, Rockingham;
Augusta: r DAVIS, LOUISE; Anderson. W; G M
Hall, Hanover; w X M ebap, Richmd; H Mettck,
Henrico; Hanes Pr Ed; Price: VI; 7 Picot.
E C Browning 2. Alb; w Walker Louiss; J Jen.
kins. J w Dudley, spottsy lyania; M T Goocb, Lou.
Augusta; D Ward, Va; c Mundsy, Chariettesv'e;
R Warden, King VIM; R Maupin, Tho Maupin,
Alb; Booker, Cumberland w Fl Bocock. HenIcc;
w Beazley. Spottsvlvauis; V Walker, Chss City;
EXCHANGE HOTEL.-R Summerson, Fisk,
o Fitzgerald and lady, ? Fitzgerald. Thweatt
Dinwiddie; Maj Nibbill, lady and servt. Motto
enbrough, Hanover; B C Flanagan, Charlotte;
Stainback. Petersbg; Munroe, l. Williamson
NC; DR. Wilcox and Idly. Miss Wilcox, Wilcox.
Chas City; w Boulwars. X Queen; A Pringle,
Halifax; Col w Corbin, Ga; A Better and lady,
V Bother and lady, E Bolton, Y; l. Cochran, J
Timberake. Charlottesville; B Downpnan, Fau-
lady, Mrs A Campbell L Fox, McCaroll and
lady; 8 Stuart, Abingdon: DR. P Harrison, DR.
w Hancock: Richmond; w R Ayett, Samuel, B
Ala; Sweeny, Wmsbg; Orr, Washington r K
Mead. Petersburg.
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FREE PUMPs.-1he great difficulty ex-
perienced by poor families in the city in procuring
water, is one too long over looked by the 'citv
fathers" in their wisdom and one that has its ten
dency to produce sickness and disease among that
class OF persons Under the present ordinances of
the city, those who cannot afford to pay the water
tax must suffer for the want of 1t, or wilfally yio
late the law which is done every minute In the
day. We are opposed to all laws the natural
effect of which Is to make men run full tilt eaInst
them, and therefore we advocate the establishment
OF public hydrants for these who cannot buy wa
ter. The Council can readily enact an ordinance
for supplying the poor with water at little or no
expense to the city, granting the use of the by-
drans to ouch persons as are known to be too poor
to pay for their use, and to prevent imposl,ons,
dations from the ladies of The Union Benevolent
Society," or from a certain number of respectable
citizens The subject is worthy of careful consid.
Grafton
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GRAND MUSICAL ENTERTATN-
u MEME AT METROPOLITAN HALL
DOCKS FOR THE YOUNG-Of the

IL best character, 10 entertainment instr3c"
ton combined. at the Bible Depository and Book.
store corner Main and 18th streets.
The Flower of the Family, deeply interesting
and Instructive story
Bosses and their Boys-a work of excellent lone.
Michael Kemp. the happy ia mer's lad.
Only Dandelion, and other stories. bya popular
authoress.
Lily Gordon, or the Young Housskeeper
JEANNE Morrison, or the Discipline OF Life. "Ths
reader 10 charmed along Its pages, amid smiles and
tears. to its happy close"
Vara, or the Child ofAdoption; 5.h thousand.
Tender Grass for Little Lambs; by Rev g. w.
Bolton.
Sermons to Little Children; by Rev. ]. C. Ryie.-
Very simple and full of tenderness
Charles Russell, or Honesty aud Industry. BE
loved youth read this volume and initiate the noble
virtues of Charles Russell."-Lh. Standard.
Florence Egerten Sunshine and Shadow.
Uncle Jacks" appeal to the Young and othsr
works from the Evangelical knowledge Society.
Philosophy in Sport and Endless Amusement
Aunt KittY's Tales by Maria Mcintosh
The Sue shine of Greystone-a story for Girls
Louis School Days-s story for Boys.
school life
The Boyhood of Great Men-iustrated. ..
Csnquest and SefConques, or which makes the
hero.
Miss Edgworth's Parents Assistant.
Wilton Harvey, and other Tales, by Miss Seds
wick.
The Juvenile Budget Opened; selected from Dr..
Akin Contains Eyes and eyes, or the art Of
SEEING" &c
Boarding out-s story of domestic life.
The Dying Robin, aud other Tales
Songs for Little One at Home.
Memoirs of DOLL by itself; &c &c, &c.
sp 5-1t 3. PRICE.
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DIED,
DIED,
IlneU WILLIAM EDWARD

After a short ineN, WILLIAM EDWARD
EPPS in the 5Ist year of his age.
The friends and acqusntaDcss Of the family are
requested to attend his funeral from the residence OF
Mr. Harden, on the new bridge road, near stoh J
Rum in Henrco county, This Morning, at Ii O'Clock,
without further notice.
On Tuesday nisht, Sd Instant. sfter lingering and
distressing Illness, In which his earthly pety wss
even exalted by bis ffiiction BENJAMIN MOS
BY. In the 39th year of his age.
His funeral will take place from the residence OF
Mr. A. v. Crensbaw. on Grace street, this Thurs.
day) morning. at IL O'Clock. His friends invi ed
to ut tend without further notice.
The funeral of Mr. JAMES GRAY will take
place from the United Presbvte risn Church. This
Afternoon at O'Clock. His friends and the friends
of the family are invited to attend
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LOCAL MATTERS.

CHARTER ELscrIora.--The Charter
Electious took place yesterday, and notwithstaud
ing the excitement attending the contest between
the Know Nothing and Anti Know Nothing parties,
we are grasfed to state that everything passed Oh
quietly Both parties labored earnestly for the sue
cess OF their tickets, but no unkind feelings were
engendered between any of them that we know OF.
Our people know their own rights and knowing
them, We take pride In saying they never fall to re-
spect the rights OF others at the ballot box we
append below q table showing the vote received In
each ward for the various candidates:
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CONTAGIOUS DIsEAsEs.-We believe it Is an esteb-
shed fact in medicine, that 'Lo disease can be con-
tracted while the blood is in pure and healthy
STATE IN 9raer 10 secure so desirable an object, we
SPANISH MIXTURE. which is generally acknowledge
ed to be the most efectual purifier of the blood yet
discovered. Ii NOT cures, but is positively the
only remedy which can be depended on as g proven.
tive of epidemic conta gious diseases.
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ELECTION OF OrrIoERs.--The members

ELECTION OF OFFIoERs.-lhe members
~ ths Vtrsinia Mechanics Institute will bear 10
mind that on Monday night nsxt they are Ieaa"eo
chosiua their Beard Of Managers only such pentie'
men az D, omise attend to the duties imposed on
that body should be selected, for npon thef zea en
erpv activity and fidelity must depend the uScess
Wsresret to see that the journeymen mechanics
Of the city feel little interest In the Oh
this institution Every other class Of ctizsps exhi-
bit far more anxiety for Its success, for they seem 10
understand the advantages TO BIS derived from ",
while those for whose benefit It was organized iooh
The Virgins MechsnicS Institute, thanks 10 the
lberality OF ouT citizens, 10 now firmly established,
and whether the working men lend IL their aid or
not will flourish and benefit cur State If tb"v
continue to stand soof from it. the constitution will
b. amended to make its Offices accessible to all
classes for Its founders and supporters have resov-
ed to know such word as fail. Ii the working
men of Richmond have no care for themselves or
their pride for the especial privileges
conferred on them, and will to cultivate their
minds and improve their talents, then the objects of
the institute will be somewhat changed, and all
els sses of persons in it will be placed the
footing, and the Off be thrown open to the best
men, regardless of their vocstions We desire above
all things to this institute kept under the control
OF our mechanics and Manufacturers bat II they do
not feel interest enough in its success to become
members and attend its neetiDgs, then. rather than
IL fail, will submit to any change In its con-
stituton and government.
The annual report which adopted at the meet
ing on Monday night, stated the number of members
to be SIT. 1t also showed that notwithstanding the
heavy outlay for the Fair in November last the In
stute clear of debt, and that the entire commu-
nity, if we except the mechanics themselves, were
prepared sustsin it. As q suitable hall
be obtained library and reading will be open
ed for the benefit of its members and the
fall in good school will be established. In
deed there 10 now doubt that this Institute will
soon rank among the first in the country, and we
therefore advise mechanics to join it at once.
LOCKED UP.-Frisby Dix was convicted
IF L~at c.
mue Dogget and not being able to give security fol
his good behavior committed to the Valley Inn
Dix 10 turbulent fellow. and will probably find il
more difficult to get rid of this rcrape than many
Others he 10 engaged in.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

The MEDICAL WoRKs.-We have received
copies of the April Nos of the "Virginia
Medical and Surgical Journal" and the
Kaleidoscope" They are both kept up with
energy. The Medical and Surgical Journal
has very beautiful steel engraved portrait
of the late DR.. CHAPMAN, of Philadelphia II
in az admirable work of art, and very CAPT,
tai likeness of man who commanded a
greater share of the esteem and respect of
the profession in Virginia, than any other
follower of the medical science of his day.
ing, but not unfaithful portrait of DR.. T. P.
of Danville, one of the Presidents
of the Medical Society of Virginia, one of the
most useful men of the day, as well pub
lie as professional man.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

FORGERY BIZ A GOVERNMENT CLEnR-There
was some excitement In Washington Tuesday In
consequence of report In circulation thar Col
Lewis l.. Taylor, a Clerk In the First Audtorss
Office, and formerly OF Mississippi, had forged the
name of Hon. Jefferson Davis, the Secretary of
var, to various notes amounting to between ten
hands OF brokers, money lenders and bis friepds
as len the city on Sunday night. He was
friend o. ME-. Davis, but II 10 understood thst the
I.o. VII nos sttempt TO screen him from just pun,
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MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening. April 30. 10 Gsrysbnre, g ::
bv Justice r. B. Gary. Mr.. NEWTON r. MAY, and
Mics BETTE GILMER, both Of Albemarie co-n.
~.
. On the 4th OF April, nv the Rev VIM. Petit
grew John J. WAfTHALL 10 Mics VIRGINIA
E. eldest daughter of the late Newton HUI. both OF
Richmond
ETScottsville IntelIieencer please copy.
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gAmong other excellent poetical per
formsnces in the March number of the
Southern Literary Messenger are two, "Lines
Sketched from Life" and "Leoni Di Mono
ta,' which have elected warm admiration
The sufhor is James Barrow Hope, Esq, a
young gentleman of Hampton. Va, who DOS.
sesses decided poetical genius. If Mr.. Hone
will pursue the literary career he has 40 br;,.
liantly commenced, he will soon stand In N.
front rank of American poets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

The SWISS BELL RINGERS are to give
tnIee OF their grand concerts In this city at Metro
politan Hall, commencing on this CThu rsdsvl eve.
ming These "Campanologians" were hero some
Tour or hVe years ago, and drew large and appre
ciahTe audiences to hear them We have no doubt
shat .heir present visit will prove equally ne profit
aoe 10 themselves, and entertaining to the public
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

Pork STAT1sTIcs.-The Price Current of Cincin
natl states that the decrease in the number of hogs
packed In the West since last year amounts to 3OO,>
600 head, equal TO 100000 in pounds. The crop
was 20 per cent. less than last wear
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

-Arryrrfor FrRxMEr-We learn that
one Of The FIRE companies from fster:eurs, unaer
~ a. our Bremen by surprise. They leave Peters
huys At O'clock this morning, snd will reach here
At O. We give notice, In order that our hremen may
be on hand and extend cordial welcome 20 tne
(oahade boys
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

PoToMAC FIsHERIEs The cold weather 10 bear.
Ing hard upon the Potomac fisheries. Very few
fish are caught or brought to market.
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ELECTION AT SANDUsKY, OrIIo-At the election
Ia sandusky, Ohio, Tuesday, the Sag Nicht mayor
was elected by $50 majority
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HEALTH OF Mrs WEBsrER.-Mrs. Daniel Web
stef' who was so seriously injured In New York bv
being thrown from her carriage, is recoveriu.
though her condition is still precaricus
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

WILL ARREST THRm.-Msyor Wood, Of New
York, Notwithstanding the decision OF Judge Nor.
ris, has announced his intention to continue the
arrests OF prostitutes IN the street at night
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

ELECTION IN mAlNE.-At Calais, Me-, on Tues.
day, the Know Nothings elected their Mayor b,
204 majority.
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BRro FouNpERED.- The brig Benicis, of Dar,en
foundered at sea on the 22d of March. The shin
John and Albert, from Liverpool, picked M tn rec
OF her crew.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

"a What in the world does Seward mean
by Thanking his speech in the Mccormick
patent case all over the South? People here
feel no interest in Stewards speechs at the
bar What new dodge is he at now?
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COMMERCIAL.
RICHMOND MARKETS, April 4,h, 1855.

vLOUR-stochs have diminished a. low a. they
rave been heretofore and the market 10 very firm.
Ordinary superfne ID quoted st 30, choice lots
eI0 I2i0oio 25 Extra 90. -; Family 4i104tI so
WHEAT-Prime white $3.50; prime rod 81 Is;
lower srsdes sceordins to quality. Arrivals 70 limit
Cd quotations almost nominal.
CORN-We quote g7td0J cts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

LAKE MIcHIGAN-The steamer Arrow, Captain
heiter, arrived at Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday, from
Detroit, being the first boat through Of the season
The Captain reported Lake Michigan clear of Ice
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

DIRTY SrREErs.-The principal streets
in the city are very dirty and need cleaning Where
is Stith and the Niagara" to lay the dust The
Council should furnish him water for nothing to
carry on his sprinkling operations.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

ArrEmPTEp iNCENDIARism.-OnT Tuesday
were torn from frame building In resI If ~. e.
tholic Church, and Quantity of shsyinss suasa -
the recess and set on frei but the flames NOT ssiins
underway, went cut, and did no damage wv s9.As
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

SLAVERY IN New LIGHT, AND ITS
GRAND RESULTS" is the title of pamphlet
which certainly fulfils the promise held out
by its title, in shedding new light upon an
old subject. The author Mr.. McKenny, has
evidently bestowed much thought and labor
upon his subject, and the ability and strength
of argument with which he sets forth his
views, will be cheerfully admitted even by
those who differ from him in opinion.
The propositions which Mr.. Nick emmy
maintains in this pamphlet, are lst That the
people of Africa were brought to this coun-
cry by the appointment of Divine Provi-
dence, for the purpose of preparing them to
become the agents of civilizing and Chris
tianiziDg Africa-and I'd. That Slayerv, or
involuntary servitude, as their condition
here, is an indispensable part of the system
which is finally to produce this great benefit
to Africa.
These propositions the author establishes
with irresistible power and logic. The pro-
duction is one which reflects the highest
credit upon the abilities and Christian spirit
of the writer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-05

ELEoTios IN South CARoIINA.-Mr. Arthur
claimed to be Know Nothing was elected Msvor
of Columbia, s. C., last Tuesday.
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HARPERs' MONTHLY.-We have copy of
the April No. of this monthly journal from
Messrs. Buffers Il Simons
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DIsmIssED.-Catherine Schad appeared
before Alderman Farra, yesterday, and swa,a thai
the defendant sncce eded In proving hi. innoesnns
and was discharged.
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bourp OvER.-Wm. Ferguson wa, held
% hai 70 The sam Of elo0, for uiins ia.llins aad
ebus'vs larsusss 10 Mrs. Moers, So - I =
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The Chevalier Wikoff has published let
ter exploding the story that Louis Napoleon.
shortly before the coup d'etat of 1851. had
projected mission 10 this country, of the
most trsschcr0us and hostile character
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ia. o. Dive understand that tho

=, .. a. y 1--we understand that The
I'M ancient Order Of Druids of Portsmouth. In.
,ha, own on Thursday next the 18th of APRIL and
IN nacs extended an invitation the
that occs.a aTf IN his city to unite with them on
Hr,;t portsmouth,, on Wednesday, the 18th OF
Apnl II Is generally supposed that number Of
celebration. :" "tehashce at this