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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

BE- The Paris correspondent Of the New
York Herald says that Mr.. Buchanan, on
being compimented on his chances of success
in the Presidential election, replied The time
was-some eight years ago--when to be elected
the first magistrate Of the great American
republic, was the dearest Apd fondest wish Of
my heart. am now totally Indifferent on the
subject. My years now number three-score and
four and though ! am as strong in the pos
session Of my faculties as at any previous
period of my life, | have not certainly the
same ambition. At the same time if the
american people choose to place so great
trust in my hands, ! am not the man to turn
my back upon them As long as my heart
beats, it will beat only for them, and the coun-
try love with all my soul 1t is in contem.
plation on his return, for his compatriots to in
wife the honorable gentleman to a public din
ner, that before his departure to Havre he may
receive the best wishes for his safe voyage
from the resident and visiting Americans in
Paris. Mr. James Gordon Bennett will depart
for America about the 18th or Goth of April"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

p1-SALE OF THE LARGEST Cow IN THE U.
STATEs--The great Durham mixed Cow, for
several years owned by William Shepherd ofthc
Manchester House, in this city, was sold yester-
day to Francis 4. Hoyt, of Concord for $500.
This COW was raised in Pembroke, and is I
years old. She girts feet, and weighs 2,760
being the lnrgest COW in the Uaited States
Manchester american.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

A SAD PIcTURE.-According to the report Of
the New Orleans Chiefof Police, during the last
six months, one-tenth Of the entire population oil
hat city we're under arrest. Truly lamcntablc
tate of affairs.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

49,. A printer, not long ago, being flung BY
his sweetheart, went to the printing office, and
tried to commit suicide with the shooting stick,
but the thing wouldn't go OF.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

~ The superintendent Of public libraries
in Indiana has ordered about q thousand copies
Of Holbrook's "Ten Years Among the Mail
Bags" to be placed in the various libraries in
that State
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

B6y- The season of pruning the majority Of
shrubs is during autumn and winter, and that
Of conf erous shrubs and trees late in the spring,
after the sap has commenced circulation.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

neA- For upwards of 200 years, in no one Of tn,
dynasties to which France has been subjected
has the son succeeded to the throne Of the ia
ther
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

rea-It is remarked as significant coinci
dence that the number Of the Paris Moniteu,
announcing the birth of an heir to the throne
of the Bonapartes, contains decree ordaining
that all the money which bears the effigy Of Lib
erty shall cease TO be current coin.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

noe- Barnum says he has got about half a
bushel of writs and protests, and is compelled
nearly every day to swear before some court
that he is not q swinder,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

pa- Lord Palmerston has the reputation Of
being able 10 converse with Auency in a greater
number Of the living languages of Europe than
any other Englishman known to fame.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

Bes- Mr.. Sibbern, Elk Minister from Sweden
at Washington and his lady, we're amongst the
passengers who sailed from New York on
Wednesday 10 the, steamship Asia for Liverpool.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22
NICARAGUA NOT TO BE IGNORED ny
PIERCE d. co.

Washington City politicians make great
mistake when they suppose that the Democracy
OF the country are uniting to ignore every ques-
ton for the ridiculous one as to who has receiv-
ed the most scars in the Kansas war The
idea practically ,surrenders the nominating pow
er to Greeley Of the Tribune, and kindred prints.
So well does Greeley appreciate the novel posi-
ton which these scar-worn heroes have given
him, that il is only necessary to look at any
column Of bis daily issue to see the candidates
that he has selected for the ratification of the
Cincinnati Convention. We tell Franklin Pierce
that the excited Democracy Of the country will
not allow him and his Senatorial supporters tc
ignore the Nicaragua question. The recogni
ton of the Walksr-Rivas government is press
ing upon us with great immediate importance
second to nothing now before the government
Still the Pierce organs cry treason if an indie
pendent Democratic journal should question
the infalibility of This wonderful administration
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-22

the same simple, transformations bearing but
his lower face, which had previously been full,
had been reduced by thought, and the intel
lectual portion Of the head doomed above it like
a globe. His eye, too, which / had always
recognized as fine, seemed to have expanded
and strengthened under the new responsibilities
Of mind, and exhibited new grasp as we'll as the
repose Of conscious power. Pale blue in color
so pale with some, to pass for gray, il is full
Of limpid light and deep expression. Though
penetrating it cannot be called keen or sharp,
hut it makes its way 10 the Observers mind by
the slow, steady pressure ofunwavering volume.
Altogether, for a man so utterly unstudied in
display, never saw one OF more impressive
presence, and it is difficult TO conceive, even
while looking at him, that he does not stand
more than FIVE feet SIX"
And here is a truth well worth recording at
the bottom Of the picture:
al have learned, also, that while the imagi-
nation Of an observer does undoubtedly find
new graces in thriving man, that there is
really an advance Of twenty-five per cent. in the
good looks Of any man of mark whom success
helps to a knowledge Of himself"
We close our extracts OF this eloquent and
delightful letter with this paragraph, TO the
grand hopes expressed in which we henrtily cry
out, Amen
"The apartments which Walker occupies in
the Government House are spacious, and the
road to them is continually swarmed with
young officers, in elegant new uniforms, which,
despite the climate, they persist in wearing all
the while. say "young officers" bat without
necessity for such distinction, for there are no
old ones here---the Generals age, which is bare
" thirty.two being much beyond the average,
both of his council and his camp. Indeed, l
do not think the average will exceed twenty
Eve; and yet this swarm of boys are equal to
the sound foundation OF an empire that will
last for ages, and perhaps be the admiration Of
the world"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14
xIK.iINIA INTELLlGENCE.

ACCIDENT on THE SouTs7SIpE hALnor :. M
Monday CIV eniug last, negro, pesonss n.,ns,,i
Thomas Duke Of Richmond, met Win pa s
death al the terminus Of the South slut na III.
a, CITY Point He was running arounu VIII
turn table to get It In turning order ioI tus
of shifting locomotive on anotnsl w1s.'
he got caught 10 between some OF tue "ofAa -
the table. and was crushed to DEATH
sranoARp r ABROAD AccIDI Pc
tarsburg Express of yesterday, says:
Miss Emily E. Rowe, Of Norfolk, who lost all her
;ewelry, clothing, and several hundred dollars in
money. was very naturally much distressed at her
however, that Mr. Wilson, the President of the
road, upon his arrival at Margarettsvie, promptly
rendered her . check covering tho entire loss
which she sustained pecuniariy
The cars which were entirely consumed, and
the locomotive, which was greatly damaged, were
all insured 10 the Portsmouth office
LAND SALEs-A portion of the Fauquier
Springs tract, including the Waverly Mansion,
and containing about 600 acres, has been sold to
Mr.. Hoffman of Loudoun county for $42 so per
acre. A tract of land without improvements, be-
longing to the heirs of Cuthbert Harris decd. and
containing 1913 acres was recently purchased by
C. p Chiffon, Esq, at 1887 per acre.
FIRE-The winchester Virginian states. that
on Thursday night last the barn of John Dow,
Esq., near White Post, Clarke county, was de
stroyed by fire, with some five hundred bushels OF
wheat, a quantity of corn, &c. The loss is about
81, 500.
SrABBIsa AFFRAY--On Saturday night last an
in George White being dangerously stabbed The
Independent says a man named Fitzgerald, it il
alleged inflicted the wound and has made his es
cane
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

A STORY FISIsHED.-Some yea RS ago Cinein-
natl paper received and printed the first chapter Of
what promised to be thrilling romance, with the
expectation of being provided with the concluding
portions might be needed. The chapter was
very ingeniously written, and concluded by ieav-
ing the principal character suspended by the pan
falcons from the lint of tree over perpendicu-
lar precipice 1t attracted the attention of the
press and inquiries were about to be made con
corning the continuation of the story and the fate
of the hero. Day after day the vctimized pub
fishers looked for the remaining chapters, but in
vain they never came to hand Finding that they
had been sold, and wishing to put stop to the
jokes their cotemporaries were cracking at their
expense, they briefly concluded the story thus
Chapter II-Conclusion. After hanging to the
trcachsrous tree for four weeks, his pantaloons
gave way and Charles Melville rolled headlopg
over the yawning precipice. He fell distance of
Ave miles, and came down with the small of his
back across stake, which SO Jared him that be
was compelled to travel In Italy for his health,
where he is at present residing. He is engaged in
the butchering business, and is the father of large
family of children
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

FIRE AT SYRACUSE The fremont block, on
Warren street near the Cestral Railroad depot, in
Syracuse n. Y, injured by fire Monday night to
the extent of $1,000. The building is owned by
Samuel Larned, whose insurance policy expired
Yesterday The fire broke out in the dry good store
occupied by J. Bendetson, and communicated to
the adjoining store, occupied by Messrs. Adler,
Thayer g. Co., dry good dealers. Mr.. Bendetson's
loss is estimated at S5 000 Messrs Adler, Thayer
& Co, els 600. The fremont boarding house, in
the upper part Of the building, kept by James
Durnford. was insured to the extent of about $500
The occupants were all insured
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

THE MULE MARKET.-A correspondent of the
Louisville Courier, writing from Paris, KY, 4th
March, says:
''S. NJ. Hibler one Of the light auctioneers, re-
ports about 500 mules offered He sold near 200
head for $60,000 42 head of mules three years old
this spring. sold at $l33 per head 81 head at $780,
others at $50, $50 etc. 80 head of two years old at
SlO8; 25 head at $685. etc; So head of colts at $l17
Others $50, 500, etc. Stock cattle brought S34
$27, $50, $l2. Horses sold from S225 to 800
Capt Lcer of Bourbon county, sold his famous
old jack "Buena Vista" to Messrs Chenault s. Co.
of Madison county, for $4,000. In his younger
days he was rated at$7,0U0. He has made the Cap
tain little fortune. Inferior jacks sold at $780,
$780, $3.50, etc. Stations went abeggingn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

IMPORTANT RUMoR-It is stated in letter
from Toronto that when U. S. Senator recently
spoke of the probable conduct of Canada, in the
event of war with England, he proceeded not on
a vague estimate of the state of public feeling,
but on tangible documentary evidence in the
shape of letters from influential parties on this
side. then actually in his hands. And it is added
that the conspiracy has been blown upon, and that
the Governor General is now in possession of the
names of eight members of the Canadian Parlia
ment, and number of Canadian Magistrates, who
have, been engaged in reasonable correspondence
with United States Senator.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

ITO MANUFACTURERS AND CAPT.
i TALISTS.-The Frederickshurg Water Power

ITO MANUFACTURERS AND CAPT.
TALISTS-The Fredericksburg Water Power
Company, incorporated by the Legislature of Virgi-
mia, have improved and made ready for manufactur.
ing uses, the entire water power of the Rappahan-
mock river at Fredericksburg, Va.
They are now prepared to offer for sale nanufac'
turing sites, with water rights appurtensnt conve-
nienty located easily improved, and upon which the
entire power may be operated.
The works of the Company have been constructed
in the most improved and substantial manner, under
the superintendence of the experienced Engineer,
John Chase, of Massachusetts,. The Dam, (ef the
same plan with thst the Connecticut at Hol-
yoke and the Abutments constructed upon ma
tural rock foundations; the Dam, of IL inch square
timber the abutments of granite laid IN courses with
hydraulic cement The Canal 80 feet wide. and 81
feet Deep which capacity, with the available fall OF
AZ feet furnishes a power not less in ordinary
sons than 1000 horse power and ranging up to 4o0o
horse power. ... $500. .
fredericksburg having population of 600, situa-
ted go miles from Washington City and Richmond,
with Railroad and Steamboat lines established to
both cities having good Vessel and Steamboat com
connection to the Ohio progressing, located in
the centre of agricultural region inferior in fertil
ity and productions to none in Virginia, with eli
mate salubrious and uniformly healthy, offers great
Inducements manufacturing in all its de partments
Large supplies of Wheat and Corn Geek its market
Timber abundant ct accessible points; Coal Iron
and Cotton may be procured es cheaply as at any
point on the seabosrd provisions ard fuel ere cheap
white labor is abundant and easi trained TO employ
ment in Manufactured. '.'.-.-
Tbs Company is prepared to offer Inducements In
the prices of Sites and Power. .-.t
Any informstion desired, may 30 had by comuu-
nicstng with JOHN CHASE, Engineer, Chcopee, Mas
Virgins. JOHN l.. MARYE, IN. -
fa 23-4yr 30 President r w p Go.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

Horrible AfFAR.-A few days since Mira
Thompson, residing in Baltimore, I'D, having mr..
ealson to leave home for short while, left her in.
ed frl about Is years Of age, who. in order -
prrent the poor infants crying, held its face de,
lib,rately over kettle of boiling water, eansinr
u 10 inhale the steam. Notwithstanding every
remedy was rcsorted to the infant died the next
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14
SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS.

THE VIRGINIA SAVINGS BANK
chartered by the Legislature of the State. is
prepared to rec Give deposits of money of any
over five dollars which will be paid six per cent
interest on all remaining deposit six month.
or longer, and for a shorter time five per cent.
Deposits may be made with the Treasurer, 7. B
Starke, at the store of E. B. Spence, corner Main
and 18th streets or with either OF the officers
SAMUEL s. COTTRELL, President
L. B. STARKE, Treasurer,
fell . C WALTHALL, Secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

ABOLITION OF CHURCH RATEs-The English
papers notice a motion made by Sir w. Clay, in
the House of Commons to abolish church rates,
and to make other provisions in lieu thereof
This bill aboshes all church rates in England and
Wales, and empowers church wardens to collect
voluntary contributions for the purpose of the pa
rish churches.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

DEAD-HoUsE BURNr.-On Sunday afternoon
the dead house. attached to the Kings County.
IN W Buildings in Fiatbush, was consumed bv
fire, together with seven bodies placed there pre.
patatory to interment and among the number
WA that of Mrs. Nancy Conway, who commit ed
suS4ide in the Insane Asylum Saturday mornine
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.--A fire in Portland, n B
on the night of the 2Sth ult burned nineteen
houses, and over eighty families rendered
houseless. Value of the buildings burned So 500
about 81, 800 of which was covered by insurance
Among the houses burned was the old Simonds
house, the eldest house in the province, having
been erected in 1864
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

MILITARY RIoT-Fifteen U. s. soldiers at San
Antonio, Texas went to a fandango on the ev en-
ing of the 18th ult., armed with revolvers, com
menced riot, and as the Marshal and posse Of
citizens attempted to arrest them, several shots
were fired Five of the soldiers were arrested and
lodged in prison.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

Jules DuCollier, q Frenehman by birth, an ar
chiteet by pprn ssion, and for many years past a
resident Of vXSfnia, was murdered near Hannibal.
Mo-. on the 2nd Of January last.
VIM. kirksey ana ROBERT hainey, were drown.
lotte, N. O. on Sunday last, while fishing Il
The ship Wm. Fame, which nearly a hundred
years ago bore Gen. Wolfe to the conquest Of One.
Doc " now lying IN the dry docks at Newport
Eng 70 undergo few slight repairs. :
The annual value Of poultry In the United State.
= estimated - $50 100000 The city Of New YORK
alone. - = - ~. sAAssc " ekks
,4 ahnepse Quantities OF sugar, moiaAses. eosrsa
rssk 49, were received 1t Lcuisyille, KY, ls.t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

A NAVAL PURsER CONFERENCE.-The Sen.te
has confirmed the nomination of John b. Dobbin,
Esq, OF North Carolina, lat present the law clerk
In the office Of the Solicitor OF the Treasury to
vice Aristides WEIGH, Of Pennsyivania recently
resigned -ai siVc. Z ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

UNMANAGEABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT-The fire
department of Louisville, KY. for the second time
in two months, has refused to perform duty, as a
means of extorting from the city government com
pliance with their demands
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

xHE SHIPPING INrEREsT-Tvo st;,. ..,.ro
nn'tered last week In Boston, Mass 20 Culcutta
dHtot ana back, at SIC per ton for return, cargo :
ana Two from the same port, by an indirect route
at sl5 per ton The recent rise in the Southern
ships at Mobile, New Orleans and Anel.rbeeola.
ana freight has been offered at New Orleans for
Liverpool at eleven sixteentha of q nenry ner lh
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

YOUR OWN FAULT--lf you will suffer
l. from a protracted cough when relief may be 50
easily obtained. RICHARDSON'S WILD CHER
RY AND BLOODROOT CANDY is one of the most
reliable of all preparations offered for curing Throat
and Lung Complaints, Asthmas, &c 1t Ioosens,
soothes and heals all irritation or Inflammation and
imparts healthy action to the lungs.
For sale by Druggists John W. Pollard. nth street;
L. B. Thomas, Broad street; and
j. J. RICHARDS0N'S
Confectionery and Variety Store,
NH Sim Coumbien Hotel Building.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.


LIE INSURANCE.-MUTU BENK
L. FIT COMPANY.
81 Capital, July LIST, 1855. 81, 1882 II
Losses paid in Richmond, over. $50. 500 90
This Company is purely mutual, and Il paying an
nual dividends to the insured of 55per cent.
Office at "Statoners Hall" No. 81 Pearl st.
b. w. KNOWLES, Agent.
N B. Slaves insured in the Albemarle Insurance
Company from to years. B. w. K, Agt.
de 22-3m
LIIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE can
l. be effected with the Albsrmare Insurance Com
pany, on favorable terms with any other compa-
ny in this State possessing real cash capital to meet
losses. Apply to STOKES l. CO,
Agts, Richmond, Va.
VIM. T. EARLY, Prest
JNO. WOOD, Jr, Secy,
Charlottesville v
United STATES LIFE INSURANCE
~ ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY, OF PHI l.
LADELPHIA-CAPITAL $I,24O 629-Issues poll.
ees White Persons for Life and makes annual III
vidends policy holders also nsures Slaves for
or term ofyears- For rates, &c, apply to
O. +. BRESEE, Agent, or
r. w. HANCOCK,
Medical Examiner,
At the Office II the Insurance Company of the Val.
Icy ofVfrginis, 14th street. Richmond, Va.
SO 22-6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

I IQUOR y ..-DUDLEY ~ CO., would
IL call particular attention to their stock of Bran
dies, Wines and Cigars comprising in part
London Dock BRANDIES, dark and pale
Port Madeira and sherry WINES
Old Scheidam Holland GIN
Champagne and Caret WINES
Old Rye Mountain WHISKEY
London Porter and Scotch ALE
Phiadelphia Tonic and Sparkling ALE
Champagne Cider and Philadelphia PORTER
10000 choice CIGARS.
For sale by DUDLEY CO.,
rnh5 ~ Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-14

NOTlCE..MORK OF THOSE C0E1P
1AsHANDKEReHiEFs-- We have received s.,s
raj lots Of Hsmstitehsd Linen Hsnsk erchiefs xvhi
we will sell a. Is cts also more Of that sond Is
at Ha cts. Call sooa and get yonr supply. ~
,.,ea ssszaa "a J. MlLHIsER BRO.
m 1913 Bfca street
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. TILE ADAMS, EXPREss

THE ADAMS, XPRES =
COMPANY, No. 80 Main street, (pro
tenn ~ Having resumed their Express
es from NEW YORK and NORFOLK, per steam
ers jamestown and Roanoke, which arrive every
Monday and Friday now prepared to bring all
kinds of Merchandise to Richmond and the Southern
cities.
Shippers will please take notice, that all Freight
for Virginia and North Carolina will be sent by
steamers unless otherwise marked
Our DAILY INLAND EXPRESS, via Fredericks-
burg and Acquia Creek in charge of special messen
NH s.--ts j. MACDONOUGH. Agent
NOTICE TO CITY AND COUNTRY
~ DEALERS, AND LOVERS OF GOOD CIGARS
AND TOBACCO.-I will continue to keep well Sc
lected and large stock of choice CIGARS, TOBACCO,
SNUFF, FANCY ARTICLES, and all other articles
iu that line Also constantly receiving large supplies
of old HAVANA and AMERICAN CIGARS, &c
such as will offer great Inducements to the trade
fatter myself that sell cheaper than any other
house in the city and on as accommodating terms.
am thankful for the patronage so literally bestowed
on me for the last five years. and solicit continuance
of the same.
fe 0-1m l84 Main. corner of 10th st. .
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