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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

Tools FROM UCHATIUs STEEL.-The trials
made of the Uchatius' steel in this country have
been satisfactory. An ingot Of cast steel, made
by this process In Paris, under the eye Of one of
our citizens, was brought by him to Albany,
tilted" into . beautiful bar one inch squsre and
about five feet long. It's fracture compares favor.
ably with Sanderson's best" A tool for turning
chilled rollers was made from = part of this bar,
and was used alongside of one made from the best
Sheffield steel The workman's opinion of it was,
that it is good tool as he ever used" A
cold chiseP' was also made from It, and, so far,
has wishstood every test to which it has been SUBJ
this purpose. A portion Of the bar was DR. dr.wn ,U
down to half an Inch by one quarter, under Q
heavy hammer. II underwent severe blows from
the hammer without flaw. and when subsequently
hardened and broken, showed fracture exhibit.
ing all the evenness and density of texture pecu-
liar to the best marks Of English cast steel Other
trials, such as for the cutting edge of axes knives
for cutting cold iron, etc., will be made in Albany,
and, 1t is believed, with equally good results-Al
bany Eueming Journal, dug. IL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

MRS STOWE ON TEMPERANCE.-The supper.
ters of the temperance movement in England sent
through the Earl of Harrington an invitation to
Mrs Stowe to attend public meeting In Derby, In
order that congratulatory address might be pre-
sented to her The Earl of Harrington accompa.
MED the invitation with one from himself request.
ing the honor of visit from Mrs. Stowe and her
husband, Professor Stowe, at Elvaston Castle,
during her stay In the neighborhood Mrs. Stowe
declined the invitation as her husband was obliged
to leave England to resume his official duties, and
sbe was unwilling to undergo the reception OF an
address unassisted by him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

The results In several of the districts are based
upon mere reports. The democrats In Philadelphia
yesterday were claiming seventeen or eighteen of
the twenty-five members They have only six in
the present Congress-.
The following Is another dispatch from PhiladeL
phia:
THURSDAY MORNING, 9 o'clock-Ths following
dispatch has just been received from Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, October 16th.-The Black Re-
publicans in this city have telegrsphed to their
friends In Washington that they consider it unsafe
to bet on the fusion ticket The Democrats still
confidently claim the State and majority of the
Congressman.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

FAST HORSE DKAD.-The celebrated trottng
Horse "Pilot" belonging to VIM Byrnss Of this city.
died yesterday morning. He was to have trotted
match against time at Herring Run on Monday.
but was TOO sick to enter From his symptoms he
IL suppssed 10 have besn poisoned He WAS valued
n tl BOO -Balfiaoye Sun.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

CLERGY IN sSPAIN.-According to returns by the
Nouidades, the Spanish clergy consists Of 572o
members There are 81 bishops and archbishops,
oe3 other dignitaries Of the church, I'll eaneps.
IS. .e25 psrish priests 1000 monks or friars, 1oe5
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17
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NJOTICE.-The subscriber ID new pre-
pared to execute work a. scavepger IN the city.
Having been In the business many years he feels con-
fdent Of giving setisacon TO those who may patron
ize him. A note left with the clerk Of the Shoekss
Hill Market or dropped In the post office. will be
promptly attended to. Charges liberal Address
oc 9-2aw2ws J. WHITNEY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

LAND SALEs..We note the following sales of land
a. having recently taken place In this vicinity, says
the Parkersburg tVs.) Gazette:
Joseph Spencer to Stapleton l52 acres for &eo0o
VIM. L. Lewis to Capt Ford, 500 for 81, $50; j.
b. Golfer to T. A. Cook, lS2 acres for S25oo. These
are all good FARMS and We hepe the purchasers may
do well with them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

DEATH OF AN AcToR.-Mr. Jossph Littell, well
knovn member Of the theafrical pyofesisn, died In
New YORK last wosb, Of consumption, sged IS years
M Littsll held good reputation - A astef. and
ssnt ~. ". J. Florence was his 6rst wifs, ffon
whom be was divorced. He nbseqsently married
Min Kate Ludlow svsTy popular actress whon now
left widow Boston Ledger.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

Fatal ELEcrIon FIcHr.-A row occurred at
Evans preoinst, Ia Calhoun county, Florida, during
this slsction on Monday week, whom Willis Whsisy
wss shet and instantly Killed By w. " Stone
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

Among the patents Issued last week was one
Edwin 4 Ligon, Of Richmond, Vs., for improve.
ment II pumPs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

WANTS WEAR--.Such = Sstinets Shssps
pley, Fuilsd Cio.h Linssy, FlAnneis, Blankets We
.s ssse complete assortment. and offer them very
SAeap: II. HO6EEBAUM,
~u le9 Brosd &.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.-We learn from the Jack
sonport, Ark, Democrat of the lst instant that.
on the night Of Saturday before last the dwellipe
house of Mr.. Henry s. Durham, about mile from
Jacksonport was burned, and Mr. Durham, his
wife, and negro child, pcrished in the flames
Upon examination of the bodies Ii WAS discovered
that that they had been foully dealt with. The
skulls bore marks of severe strokes with some
heavy sharp instruments and as an axe was found
near them. it Is supposed that they were first mur.
dered with the axe and then the house set on fire
jury Of inquest returned a verdict to that effect
though 1t was unknown by whom the horrible deed
was committed. Suspicion pointed to a negro man
recently purchased by Mr. Durham, and this sus.
picion was reduced almost to a certainty by the
fact that the negro imm ediately took Mr. DIS best
horse and fed He was pursued by several of tho
citizens Of Jackssnport, and ON the next day the
mail rider from Powhattan met him travelling In
haste, only four miles in advance Of his pursuers
and the probability is that he was overtaken.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

'PRoF. .HEoaIcK-The Raleigh Standard learns that
at meeting Of the Executive Committee of the
Board of Trustees Of the University of North Caro-
lins held on Saturday last 1t resolved that Mr.
nedrick has ceased be useful Professor In the
University and the Seer etary directed to inform
him Of the fact 1t il expected that, . matter of
course, he will ct resign Should he refuse TO do
90, however, he viii be reaoped. ssaf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

worth TX. IT, Herald has received from one Of his
subscribers pumpkin Of six weeks growth. weighing
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17


the GRAND TOURNAMENT, to % held at the Fair
Grounds by the Henrico Light Dragons, on To-
MohhoW (See programme.) The ampiest ar
rangemsnfs hsve been made to accommodate every
BODY; and nom the well known character Of that
corps, splendid exhibition may Be expected coxr
ONE, CONE ALL. HrnaIco
LETTERS OF AccEPTANcR-The Baltimore
American publishes letters from Messrs. Fillmore
and Donelson, accepting the nomination of the
late Wing Convention. Mr.. Fillmore SAYS.
Whilst some of my old Whig friends whom
have always highly respected, and whose natri.
otism am unwilling to doubt, are opposed 10 m
election, and are engaged, some on the one side
and some on the other, of political parties whieh
are sowing the seeds Of alienation and distrust be.
tween different sections Of our common country.
and waging sectional warfare tending to weaken.
if not destroy the Union Of these States. II is
source OF inexpressible qualification to me to re-.
ceive the unanimous nomination of the great ran
resentative body of the national whies of the
United States-no less distinguished for their in.
telligence than for their patriotism-and cheer.
fully accept 1t with the profoundest emotions Of
gratitude and pride
Although am the known candidate of another
party, yet can see nothing dishonorable in re.
ceiving the support Of all Union loving men, by
Whatever political denomination they may be
known but, confess that received this fatter.
ing tesnmoniai OF the continued confidence in my
personal integrity and patriotism of my old Whig
friends, with much more than ordinary satisfac.
tion; and trust that if elected, shall do nothing
to disappoint the hopes dishonor the preference
OF those who have so generously bestowed their
confidence
Mr.. Donelson in his reply, says:
If the South claim the elevation Of man to the
Presidency because he is favorable to Southern
interests and the North one because he is favora.
BILE to Northern interests, there is an end of cur
Federal system. This was not the sentiment of
parties In the days of Washington Jefferson, Madi.
son and Jackson. 1t is our purpose as patriots,
oy Whatever name we may be called, whether
Union loving Wings, Americans or Democrats. to
eradicats this sentiment from our national coun.
cils, and restore that which will give us Presi-
dent for the whole people, and Government that
viii respect alike the equal rights of all the Sec
tions OF our land without regard to latitude or di
versifsd pursuit
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

EsT1NY DAAlONsTNATED.-- !.
~ DAME MoLLEN respectfully informs the Ia.
sbs si oentiemen o. hicbinond sna ylcln.y, .ns
hte, such as Health, Wealth. Love, Marriage, Jour.
uyeJs, Law Suits, Difficulties In Business, Absent
filenes, Sickness and Death, and In respect to all
h.E subects both psst present and future, and ell
eoaee,ns OF life. Terms For Ladies % CENTS Cen
% oTinee % cents, eech Apply at No. II, (which 10
gver the door Baker alley, between 18th eHd 18th
o. ii---lnIf '..-.I
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

A STRANGE IScIDENr.-A few days since . lad
named Adam Gilley. aged IA years was kicked 10
the forehead by horse he was attempting to
lead. The accident took place within forty rods
of his residence The "os fronts" from the CEN
tire 70 the right temple was driven In on the brain
10 more than an inch Deep yet the lad retained his
consciousness and returned home. DR.. n. X Free
max. Of West FarmA, promptly attended and ope.
rated-takipe out twelve pieces Of bone, and
enough Of the matter Of the brain, 10 hh tea.
spoon. the boy retaining his senses during the
operation and strange 70 ssy, IN i've days time. he
was out again attending the horsea-N. =. Ell
pyess
RoBBERYIH LOUISVILLE, KY.-On Thursday
night tho wholesale hardware Store Of Cord q
White, ON the North dde Of Main street, in Louis
vile, Kentucky was eutsrsd through the rear door
by party Af thieves. "A large lot Of hne eoods-
amounting IN al to about e 500-was stoien, con.
Stating chiefly Of costly knives and Other articles Of
cutlery.
SouTH CAROLINA ELEcTfoA.-In South Caro-.
lima the Congressional election has resulted IN The
rs-sleotion of McQueen, Boyoe. Ksitl Breohe asd
Orr. The Legialature q Also Demcoxatie--of
course. Prof. William r. Hiles y elected - Con-
gfess In tie Charieaton diGtrict oyer GAdsd1a
Counteffsit 90 noees a che BAak n Cap1 Fear,
N. O., are IN circulstion.
Thomas McCuiIseh. 81 Clsrkesvflle, Teas. has
been ehossn Grasd l1aslsr az Ne Grand Lo6se ~
NAsopsof Tsnnsseee.
Geo. Teels, ~ ~ eisissn ef Chaziotsssvils. va.
died on Aonday last
There was saew u ChaEiettssvills. Vs. wedaes
day
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

FATAL AFFAIR.-A correspondent Of the Balti.
more Sun, writing from Leesburg, Va, on the
l2th says:
A very melancholy circumstance occurred .
few days since near Belmont, about five miles be-
low this place. A man by the name of Veil
called at the store of Mr.. Keen and asked for H.
buor-Mr. Keen being absent left his establish.
ment I'M charge Of Mr.. Robert Saunders who de-
clined giving the lquor-this so enraged Veil that
be shot Mr. Saunders, the ball passing through
his bowels and arm. Veil was Immediately arres.
ted upon the charge of shooting him and placed
in Jail. Mr.. Saunders fingered in great agony
till next day Saturday when he expired. Ano
ther warrant was issued to-day against Veil for
murder, upon which charge he will be examined
the ensuing Saturday by . special court called
for the purpose. AS there was no one present
who witnessed the shooting, the testimony of Mr..
Saunders was taken under oath before he died.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

FIRE IN TUsKEEGEE, ALA-The Columbus En-.
quirer, of Saturday, says: ave regret to hear of
very destructive fire at Tuskesges, Ala, which
broke out early yesterday morning. 1t commenc-
ed just above Isbell & Montgomery's brick store,
opposite the lower hotel and burnt the two squares
between the starting point aud the Macon Rspubli.
can office. opposite the Masonic Hall, next to tho
other hotel-some twenty Ave buildings In ALL"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

EPISCOPAL CeNvENTIoN.- Thirteenth Ddy.-The
Rev. DR.. Mead, from tho Committee osnons, to
whom had been referred the canons relating to the
burial of persons engaged In dues, and concerning
the marriage Of persons divorced reported that legs
latisn the latter inexpe5ient In regard to
the first, they reported prohibiting the Of
the burial service the body Of person dying of
a wound received in duel, unless prior to his death
he shall exhibit evidence Of sincere repentance.
After debate, the canon was rejected. and the ex-
listing canon on the subject remains in force.
message was received from the House of Bish-
ops, stating that the choice Of Richmond, Va, for
the meeting of the next Convention, was concurred
n.
in regard to episcopal visitations. requiring
Bishops TO visit the parishes within their dioceses at
least once in three years. reported from the Commit
tee on Canons, was passed.
The amendment to the fifth article of the Constitu.
tion providing for division of the dioceses
s1dered and on motion, new article from the House
Of Bishops wal substituted, and after long debate
was concurred In The canon provides for the dvi-
sion Of the dioseses, with the general view of max
ing them smaller
The subject of alterations to the Palms and
Hymns of the Prayer Book was taken up and a num-
ber of proposed amendments were made; but after
long debate, motion to lay the whole matter on the
table prevailed
motion was then made and carried, that nething
In relation to the proposed allegations should appear
in the Minutes and the Of the several amend.
ments were, by consent, allowed to withdraw their
propositions Adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

JOHN ADAhS's RELIG1oN.-In the new life Of
the second President of the United ssates written
by his grandson, Charles Francis Adams, We are
told that John Adams devoted himself to very
elaborate examination Of the religion Of all ages
and nations, the result Of which he committed to
paper in a desultory manner:
1.-THE iEsus of it the formation of his thsolog-
cal opinions very much in the mould adapted by the
Unitarisns of New England. Rejecting, With the in
dependent spirit which In early life had driven him
from the ministry, the prominent doctrines of Calvin
ism, the trinity, the atonsmeut and ssetion be was
content settle down upon the Sermon the Mount
as perfect code presented to man by Q more than
mortal teacher Further. he declined to snsly7s the
mysterious nature of bis nssion. In this faith he
lived with uninterrupted serenity and in 1t he died
with perfect resign stion."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

A ROYAL SUIT.-The sons, son-in-law and
grand children of the late King, Louis Philippe,
brought an action before the civil tribunal against
q person named Vaiette, to get from him three
volumes of manuscript, which, it appears, were
stolen from the Tuileries Neuilly In the revoIu-
ton of 1s48. The manuscript consisted of con-
tinuation by the King Of . work originally pub
ished long time ago, called History of the
Bourbon Family" The late King formed the pro
ject of bringing down the history of bis house
from the year 1873, where the work left it,to his
own times, but, though he made considerable pro.
gress in it, be obliged owing TO his election to
the throne in 1880. to abandon It. Valette, hav-
ing clearly no right to the manuscripts, was con-
demned to give them up to the Orleans family
He had advertised them for sale, and, not content
with that had offered, by letter, TO sell them 70 the
Duke dAumale one of the Kings sons. Valette
has appealed to the Superior Court
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

sfiNCiSG.-The exercises In this fine arf
: have already comnenced in my Sale d'Armes
No zt8 Main street, where L am prepared to receive
t turthsr number of pupils
Terns-kiVe dollars course Of twslvs lessons.
&C il-ts p WTLRACHRR
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

lf1GAkS, & SEc.--100.00O German Prin-
~ cipsr Havana and Rssalia Cigars; Chewing To-
tAcco fsvori.s brands; Smoking Tobacco, &e., in
sieT6 and for sale by
EGGLESTON FITZGERALD,
oc LIFT IA Pearl atraat
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17
IHE u. q. FRIGATE MERRIMAC IN ENGLAND
Tho u g. steam frigate Merrimac has created con.
siderable attention in England The Liverpool

The U. 8. FRIGATE MERRIMAC IN ENGLAND
Tho U. g. steam frigate Merrimac has created con.
siderable attention in England The Liverpool
Times, of the 4th inst, says:
On Fridsy last, Capt. Psndergrast, her commander
and some Of his officers dined with the Countess of
Hardwcke at her beautiful seat on the banks of the
southampton Water close to where the frigats in
iying, and the Amerisans were charmed with her
wicke, who s captain In the British navy, 10 from
home The officers are quiet, gentlsnAniy, and well
ieaa men and like Ensiiah sailors take great pride
cans quite equal If not superior In pluck in science
and 10 hshtinS, to EnglishDsn, aud apparently would
not be indsposed to have brush with u. With all
THIS It Is curious however to notice the deep regard
they betray for Old England snd the numerous In.
auiries they make as to the distance from Southamp
places nnsoted with Englsud's acsfuI worthless
The arrival of the Msrrimas is sodsend for South
ampton. on account OF tho money the men and odi-
esrs will spend in the town. Bumbosts and boass
laden with provisions and visitors continually 20
ing of to the frsSte. Since Mr.. Croskey the Ameri
can Consul brought the first United mail pack
ct to southampton, halt million sterling has been
spent in that town in American dollars from the
rious men of war and mail packets belonging to the
United States that have called at the port.
letter from southampton. England dated Sept
eth, says:
To-day Mr.. R Croskey, the American Consul at
this port, paid official visit to this gigantic
fgate, and, afser inspecting the interior, and
changing the usual compliments With tie captain and
ofhoers, returned on shore, the Merrmac firing the
usual consular salute. Yesterday at the frgats
fred salute OF twsntYons guns In honor of the Br
tsh fss which was returnsd from the platform bat
terry: Hhe Merrimac 10 beginning to attract visitors
and it s expected that during the forthcoming week
she will be Inspected by many scientific and proes.
SIGNAL gsntlemsn Tor the present, ewing to her i'm
msnse length and great drought of water, she lies
msorsd at aoms distance from the pert in order to
give proper room of the ship to swing without at the
same time inoonvenisneiny or impeding the regular
navigation Of the Southampton water. To-day, Cap.
tain fendsrsrsat accompanied BY six eight Of his
priacpsl sssTs all in full uniform landed to pay IN
eff :ial visit 10 the Mayor Of Southampton. Mr.. r
Andrews by whom they we're NEST cordially rsssv-
ed 1t is expected the Nsrrimss will remain about
four or five weeks at Southampton. In q few days
the ship will be thrown open to the public. and the
officers whs remarkably fne. ntelis seat and gen.
tlemanly sss Of men, sesmei determined to offer po
lite reception to any English visitor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-17

How Wolves CAJoLs AND CAPTURE WILD
HoRsgs.-Wherever several of the larger wolves
associate together for mischief there 10 Always nu
train of smaller to follow In the rear
act a. suxliaries il tho vsrk of destruction. Two
large wovss sufficient odestroYt most power.
full horse, and seldom than tVb ever BE- gin the
assault, although there may be . score In the gang
1t is no less curious than amusing to witness this IN
gsnioss mode of attack If there il snow, or but
little the ground two wolves approach In the most
playful and cArsssing manner, lying, rolling aad
frisking ebsut, until the too credulous and unsus
psctins victim Il completely put of his guard by GU
riosty and familiarity. During this time the gang
squatting their hind quarters, look on at dis.
tanee.
After some time spent in this way, the two sssal.
ants separats, when approaches tho horses head
and the other his tail, with shyness and cunning
peculiar to thsmselves At this stage of the attack
their frocsome approaches become very interesting
coy the stsr 10 the real assailant and keeping his
eyes steadily fixed the hamstrings tanks of the
horse. The critical moment s then watched, and tho
attack is ltsReous beth wolves spring at their
victim at the same instant-one to the throat, tho
ether to the falkland if successful which they gen.
orally are, tAe hind never lets 20 his hold till the
horse is completely dsabled Instead of sprin sing
forward or kicking to disenssge himself the horse
turns rouad and round without attempting defense
The wolf before then springs behind to assist the
other. The sinews are cut, and in half the time
have been describing it. the horse is his side; his
struggles fruitless-the victory Is At this
signal the looksrs-on close in at gallop but the
smsll fry of followers keep at respectful distance
until their superors gorgsd and then they take
their tarn unmolested.