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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

SMALL Pox.-This disease has made its appear
ance near GAINESVILLE, Mecklenburg, Va, and one
case, a free negro, being the patient-occurred in
the town. The infected district" was immediate
ly 'quarantined," and the sick man removed out
of the corporation. Twenty-three persons who
had been exposedto the disease were also moved
out of town.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

NORFOLK AFFAIRs.-A. F. Leonard editor OF
the Argus, has been nominated by the Democrats
for Mayor There were only % deaths last month,
of which II were colored persons. Capt. William
Lambden, on a second Indictment for attempting
to off slaves, has been sentenced to two years
and eight months in the penitentiary. The VIII.
liamsburg Gazette learns that Capt. Barry intends
to sue the city of Norfolk for the burning of Bar
rvs Row during the pestilence last summer
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

CONSISTENCY Batcheldor, an officer of justice,
was murdered in Boston by the Abolitionists, for
performing his official duty. The act was ap-
proved by the whole Sumner party, with Theo-
dore Parker at their head. These are the whelps
who raise such bowling over the lawlessness OF
Brooks in Gaming Sumner.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

aNIoGER DRIVERS We should like to know
what ia meant by the application of this term to
southern gentlemen by certain of the conservative
Northern journals. Such language it seems to us,
suits better the enemies of the South, than its
friends.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
Balloon Ascension.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA June Ga. l.. Carrier,
the Eronant, made balloon ascension from this
place yesterday evening, at O'Clock. He remain
ed full 80 minutes in view of the city, and then
sailed off in Southerly direction. He has not
been heard from yet
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

" The following appeared In the last Is.
sue Of the Daily National American:
THE Hastings Court, last year, allowed $3.50 to its
clerk fer registering births deaths and marriages (be.
cause no pay was given him by the General Assem-
Bly, At the last session law was passed. allowing
him compensation for the work, but still the usual
allowance is given by the Court and certified and
paid by the Chamberlain. correspondent writing
TO US on the subject requests US to give publicity to
this"
The Clerk desires to state that since the passags
OF the act of Assembly referred to above he has re
Births deaths and marriages either from the state or
from the city of Richmond. lie 7-Ita
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

Since Hon. Ed. Everett's speech about the
troubled state of the country, the Connecticut
Legislature has renewed its invitation to him to
lecture in New Haven.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
Mr.. Ruchapnp.

The Democratic Convention 1t CINCINNATI nave
nresented TO the country a venerable and distin-
ruished statesman, and a gentleman Of pure and
honor.h,e character as their candidate for the Pre-
s;dorov Mr. Buchanan has had long experience
in public life and has capacities equa' 10 any
within the gift Of the Republic Inc TWO par'ies'
which have nominated Fillmore ana bucnanan'
80 nth reason to be proud of their candidates.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

TELEGRAPHIC ARRANGEMENT.--A topographic
wire has been extended into the Hall at Cincin-
natl where the Democratic Convention is in ses-
sion. The communication of intelligence of the
proceedings of the Convention to all parts of the
country is therefore instantaneous.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
Fatal Railrond Collfsfou.

DORCHESTER, MASS, JUNE Ga collision took
place this morning between two express trains on
the Central Railroad The engineer, and lady
passenger, named Stephens, of Albany, N. Y.
were killed, and from fifteen to twenty passengers
badly injured
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

lHT OF .LETTRRS- -leemaininS In the
II Richmond Pos Once ON the 9Th day Of Juns,
e. Psfsons calling for Letters n this List, will
please say they are advertised.
- Once hours on Sundays, hereafter, from Ito 8
A. H., and from to5 r. n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
~RiehnaanATxn,

q Richmond Typographical Socfety.-A
regular meeting of this Society will be held This
HAL J. GERRY SMITH,
Jef-H II. Secretnrv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

A correspondent of the n Y. Tribune from
Kansas states that there are seven .soilers
there for one pro-slayery man.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

VThe LEWIS COHEN mentioned in our paper O.
yesterday being engaged in a street fight near the
post office, was not Mr. LEWIS ECoHEN, merchant
tailor. No. 4. Main street. 0
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

Rev DIR. E. L. Magoon has resigned the pastoral
charge of the Oliver street Baptist Church, New
York
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

TEXAS DEBT.-The Treasury department has
paid, for the three days, up to Thursday night to
the creditors of the late Republic of Texas, under
the act of Congress of February as, 1855, 1858,
936 58
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

Hon Lawrence NJ Keitt, of s. c., is to address
the Literary Societies of the Virginia Military In.
stitute, on the Sd of July.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

~ Auction N0tice.-AttentiOu Ia sol5c;taa
TO TO- our sale OF Horses, Mules Cows Ne, THIS NOR.
trail Depot. LARfISa SMI 1g9 Zen
js lit SHINE,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

AZ Notice TO Mnchinisfs and EnrIceers
hsfe VIII be meeting of the above trade az Schsds
a nail on Broad street on MONDAY evening, MAY
1890 - sloca. IT'S earnestly requested that all in
teresed In the prosperity of the trade should attend
meeting. - o..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

COX x AND ANTHRACITE COAL.-
SOFT COKE at $3.50; Hard Coke At SIS per load; and
Anthrscte Ceal at lowest msrket price, Terms cash.
For sale by SAM,I p HAYES.
North Basin Bank, between 9th and 10th sts.
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LOST.

r OST---On Friday, 3Oth May, between
IL the Petersburg Depot and the Baptist Seminary,
my FREE PAPERS, enclosed In tin box. A suit
able reward will be paid iwhen delivered at this Of
fee. TOM FREEMAN,
10 -2t* A freeman Of color.
r OST...TEN DOLLARS n EWA X ID.
Ia Tuesday evening between the CITY and Fairfield
Race Course, . pair of GOLD SPECTACLES The
above reward will be paid for Il cir return to the Ex
change Hotel. je5-3+
II OSF--On Tuesday, June I'd 1856, ON
IL Main street. between 18th aud Sd streets, pair
Of GOLD sPECTACLES. The finder will be suits-
bly, rewarded by leaving the same at this efdce
lie 4-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
DIED.,

On Thursday, 5th inst after protracted illness,
GEORGE WESLEY, youngest child of George g..
and Jane C. Graves, aged II months and II days.
His funeral will take place. at 10 O'Clock to-day at
his grandfather Mr.. J. NJ. Bouler, on Marshall
street, between 9Th and 9Th.
Our little Wesley has gone to rest
Where pain and death 10 felt no more;
We cannot wish him back again
In this cold world of grief and pain.
e. Fredericksburg papers please copy.
On the 22d May, at Fine Greek. in Pewhatan csun-
ty, the residence of Mr.. Warrington Corr, her hus-
band, Mrs. ANN FRANCES CORR, in the 10th year
of her age She leaves three daughters and four
to mourn her LOGS.
Few persons have gone before her who have left
better impressions those left behind than this
lsdy. She possessed an amiable temper and warm,
as ,tionate heart, attuned to all the finer and bet
ter impulse of feminine character Those who miss
her should reflect that their loss is her gain;
because she has gone from pain suffering and de ath,
that brighter and better home pared for all who
take the Son of God for their Guide and Master in this
realm of sin and suffering. May the dying cxhorta-
tons of the wife and mother be forgotten by
those who heard them; and who, even N that solemn
hour. divided the warmest affections Of soul with
the God who sustained her May the said and ire
parable bereavement be sancted to the good of the
husband and children she has left; and may they
walk here to meet her rejoicing at the end of their
earthly pilgrimage. ~ r.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

CINCINNATI, JUNE THE Democratic National
Conyention re-assembled this morning ct o'clock
and continued ballotng with the following result
Hnchanan. DourIaaR Cas- piarce.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

IMMIGRATIoN.-The tables of immigration at
New York for the last five months show great
decrease. There were:-
In 1854 give months ................ VA
In 1865 ............-- ouo49
In 1856 ---..-.......... So240
The larger proportion of theselwere Irish Most
ofthe English are Latter-day Saints or Mormons,
and are mostly bound for Utah
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

GUlTAMs.--I have for sale q sluall folIof
~ superior tons Victims and Guifsrs ia casss and
will be sold low by ZIMMERMiN
hON,T kORGET..When yen VIsiT 1fic1,-
- mond. 70 call and examine HARWOODs stock
o. fukhiTURE, on Governor street. You win 6nd
j. 7--2w =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

OS0 WHITE AND COLO0EO CACTUS
SDO SKIRTS, At rs cts. piece. Also, another lot
Of Grass and Hoop Skirts. For sale by
J. NJ. ROSENBAUM,
lef 100 Broaa ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

Al GREY,S, ATTE N TION...Attend
"a Company drill, at Lafayetts Hall, ON MONDAY
fIInext, at O'Clock. New members are particularly
w requested to attend; also, to call ON Lieut. Bos-
sioux for their muskets and accourements
By order of Capt. Elliot.
i,7-It mo II ROGERS Orderly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
France.

Baron Hubner has presented his credentials as
Minister from Austria No resident Minister has
yet been appointed from Prussia, Count Orloff at
present performing the duties.
The princes Macmillan of Austria, and Oscar
of Sweden, have attended review and the balls
given in their honor by the Emperor
The baptism of the Prince Imperial will take
place about the middle of June. The Legislative
session will be extended to witness the event
NJ Thiers historian Of the Mormon conquest, died
at Paris on the 22d ult
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
By order of Major Davis.
.2t AT GOOCH. O. s.

73vEwg2a STRAY COW.-strayed from
3|NsyxEs3 ths subscriber. on May 3lst, large Red
land White speckled Buffalo COW; has a
&EG4[Szs white back, red ears. speckled sides and
mark recoliected, bat do not think she had any.
Any information leading to the recovery of her will
be suitably rewarded i'll, # at
MRS. C r. WORSHAM on It'll,
between Leigh and Clay SITS or
J. Fl. Worsham, with Winston 4 Powers.
in
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS.
lEpoKTED ron rHH DIsPAr Q h


Democratic National Convcntion
NOMINATION. OF
Jas. BUCHANAN or PENNSYLVANIA,
For PRESIDENT, and
JOHN g. BRECKENRIDGE OF KY,
FOR r1cE PRESIDENT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

The democrats had brought forward a vote G
cansure on the government, respecting the recen
troubles at Valencia, but it was negatived by
large vote.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07

Il AKD, BACON, BEEF. DC.
IL rs bbls prime LEAF LARD
81 kegs do do do
Is hbds BACON, Hams sides and Shoulder
tierces SMOKED BEEF
do do do TONGUES
100 doz Wire and Shaker BROOMS
100 boxes fancy and assorted CANDY
Lsnding this day per steamer, for sale by
js7-5rA H. w. TYLER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23
Old PaiGtin4s Restored.

The valuable art of restoring old oil paintings 10
their original distnetness and brightness is known
or practised by very few persons. We have never
known bat one artist to whom we would trust a
valued picture to be thus renovated. That artist
ii Mr.. d. CHASE, who is in this city, at the
Augusta House, a few doors above Bosher's Hall
Mr.. Chase accomp!ishes his work in the most com
plete and satisfactory manner. He has undertaken
the restoration of some of the most famous pic
lures in this country and Europe, which had grown
SO dim that the figures upon them were hardly dis
cernble. Among them, great picture by Aston
was entrusted to him in Boston. In every case be
succeeded to the entire satisfaction of those who
employed him. He bears with him the highest
Testimonials but a specimen of his work is the
best of all testimonials. Ii any one in this city
has valued picture that he wishes to appear once
more 10 ali the brilancy it had when turned from
the artists hands, let him entrust 1t to M Chase.
As he viii leave soon, this should be done at once
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23
Conaressional.

WAsnISarog, December 22.-Stnate-The Sen
ate passed the bill for the construction Of steam
revenue cutter, after striking out the provision
confining her employment to New York.
This bill is regarded by several Senators u
establishing the steam cutters as q general sys
tenn
Mr.. Brown, of Tennessee made speech In vim
dication of the South, and charging the Republi
cans with an intention to interfere with her domes
tic institutions.
House-The House adopted a resolution to in
demnify the people of Kansas in the recent dis
turbances there.
Rev. Daniel Waldo was reelected Chaplain.
A bill was passed paying General Scott, under
the resolution creating him Lieutenant General
SGT OCO 10 addition to the 1000 already received
aud putting him on the same footing with Wash
ngton ss provided by the law Of 9s.
The House then adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

prpoRDEp FOR TIE pAlLY DIsPATCH

Mn No Disasfers- Rescae e Pnssen1ers.
NEW YoaK, Dec % IAN the passengers % the
shIn New York, ashore at Bafncgat have been
rescued They are in Z most de stitute condition.
One man died, during the night, from hunger and
e.posure seven Of the cabin passengers, who
arrived at Squam Beach, report that the Captain,
after setting them ashore returned 70 the ship and
found the cabin In -possession Of the crew, who
beat him 40 badly that his recovery IL doubtful
The ship Hes with her head on the beach, full Of
water, and the sea breaking over her.
The bark Jenny Lind, from Mobile, for New
York. went ashore at Provincetown, yesterday.
Lives all saved by life boats.
The wreck near the packet ship New York I.
proves to be the bark Tasso from st. Johns, N +.
-Four of her crew and two shoresmen, who went
to their assistance, were drow ned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23
ThenIre.

Tonight, at the Theatre, is set apart for benefit
TO Mr.. GETz the talented artist who painted the
very beautiful scenery for the representation OF
the Naiad Queen. This play has contributed a
great deal to the amusement of our play goers,
and as its scenic effect constitutes an important
part of its attractions, they under heavy oblga
tions to Mr. Getz which trust they will to night
pay off in a handsome manner. He presents a
good bill fer the occasion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

EXTENSIVE SHIPMEsTs.-On Saturday, the
; american ship Marengo, Alexander master,
cleared at City Point for Liverpool, with cargo
. oil wheat, -four and cotton, from Messrs Branch a.
Sons, Petersburg, valued at Sol, 900 Such ship
ments from one establishment are seldom heard Of
in this State
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

WASHINGTON, Dec. 222.-Secretary Marcy, in
private conversation, states that the neutrality
laws shall be rigidly enforced against those re
cruiting for Walker as they were against Cramp-
ton and the British Consuls
The order for the arrest of Garrison, Morgan,
and Gen. Walker, was merely an official form ini-
tiatory to the commencement of civil sui: against
them
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

" SANTA CLAUS AND AsDSEw PIzzINI'-As
usual TIE old Christmas King intends TO establish his
head quarters, tor Christmas, 1856 at the store Of
his por ulsr representative, ANDREW PIZZfNI, who
has heretofore been very properly styled 1.-THE Ma
polesn of confectioners" This selection Of bsnevo-
lent and kind old Santa Claus is very wise and pro
per. If however, any one is Inclined to doubt our
assertion, he she hiss but to pay one visit to MI
Pi&zinis store, on Broad street, where conviction
will follow Just naturally snd fast as kissing fol-
lows love.
We expected that, q matter of course, Mr. Piz-
sn of 1855, would surpass M fizzini of 1855 but
we cid anticipate such total eclipse of his for
mer greatness as really will occur. Such and
beautiful va iety Of sweets and other articles pscu
liar Christmas presentations had not been dream
ed of in our philosophy" Therefore, we have been
as much surprised gratfed at hssty Review"
taken few evenings since, of his beautiful ana
splendid assortment of goods, adapted hey TO
the wants and tastes of sll lagos aud condi
items" We advise ere'y body to give him IS call,'
and to the ladies, would say, be sure TO look at
the articles in the show case your left ss you
ter the store and don't let your beaur you when
YOU look de 2S---lt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

The speech of Hon. Henry S. Geyer, of Nilsson
ri, in the bred Scott slave case, before the L. s.
Supreme Court, is said to have been mastery
effort Mr.. Geyer is the distinguished U. s. Sen
ator from Missouri, and il the first lawyer at the
!, bar of that State. He is native of Virginia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

mM y = -
Port n Richmond, Dec. sO-flisA Nsiw ~ o'cIsdk
~ ARRIVED
sshr. VIM. sevsss, BROOKS. B4ltimore, Fdss., -.
scsr Portis. Aaron, Baltimore. shslis
schr N. NJ Tsnnor, Todd, Port Wslthsii, coal,
schr. Aiv.rsdo, Shorter, Yort River, wood, Glass
ste.ner virginia. Rooms, Fhilsdelphi., mdss. and
pssssnasrs, II. z. futile ass5ssss
stesmer Pocshontss, Jones, Baltimore, "oss ,
schr. s. r. Allen. Baker, Boston, mdss.. D. L w.
sehr. K.dron. Kildrsy. Philadelphia, md's' :"
schrs Mary WillL, Parks, Newport News, -four to
srbr VIRGINIA. Richardson. down the river. light.
scbr Mary l.. johnson, Chiser. Newport news,
FOUR to ship. u, n =,
Scbr Three Brothers, Eizey, Washington, ID. e.,
mdse., w D. Coiauitt Co.
ARRIVED-December %.
Steamship Roanoke, Skinner, New York. ndze and
"a ssep eers Ludlan Watson.
Steamer Bevidsre, Pritchett, Baltimore, mdze,
AI BARK Lamp.Lishter, C.,ne, New York, hay, Marx
Brig sarah Thornd'ks, Low Labec' plaster paven-
port, Allen Go. G %
schr New York. Conover, Philadelphia, coai'
schr Hanover, whipple New York, mdzs, D 4 !"
schr Arctures, Cobb, Salem, plaster, David VIM
schr Mathew Bird, Johnson, Philadephia, coal, 8
schr Emily Ann, Hooper, Norfolk. mdzs, w D Col
SAILED,
Schr King William, George down the rver iignt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

@ To BUSINESS MsN CHECKS, DRAFTS, &c
The year is about ending and many business men de
sire to commence with Check and Draft Books.
These can be furnished at the Dispatch office en-
graved in style of elegance unsurpassed any where
Gentlemen who desire Checks engraved, Bill Heads
&c. surprising any thing in use here, should call and
examine specimens at the Dispatch counting-room
They can have them with such visnettes and orna
ments as are in the specimens, or with any others
that their fancy may suggest. Orders for Checks,
Drafts, Certificates Of Deposit, Corporation Bonds
Bill Heads &C. can be filed in the most satisfactory
manner and at rates surprisingly low. Merchants
Bankers Corporation Cfi GERS and others should en-
anime cur spetrens.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

EcLIPsEs IN Is57-There Will be two eclipses
neat year, both of the sun The first will occur
GU the s5th of March 1t will be invisible in all
that part of the United States east of tho meridian
of Washington, and partial and visible west OF
Washington The 2nd is an aunular eclipse OF the
sun, which will commence on the 18th of Septem
Der, at midnight, 10 the United States, and there
fore invisible In this country It will be visible in
a large portion of Asia q part of Africa, ana the
whole Of Australia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23
TBY WESTERN LINE

BY WESTERN LINE.
The weather In Southwestern Virginia.
WYTHEvILLF, Va, Dec ell A. M-Snowing
CENTRAL. DEPoT-11 A N-Weather cold.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. M.-Snowing and very
cod.
SALEN-1l A. M--Snowing and very cold.
LIBERTY--ll A. M.-Cold and cloudy
LYNCHBURG-1l A. M.-Very cold and slight
snow.
FARMvILLE-II A. M-Very cold.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-The outw ardmaii tr. in
accident on Thursday, near Liberty Va In n. a.
ns over stock pit, the strngers separated LET
. an ane 'front.' coach into the pit The iron upon
we track was torn up, destroying tie floor And
esrs, ~ Ine car but no one was Injured, although
~i passengers were forced to The ceiling
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

NEW YORK, Dec 30 p. M-The steamer Knox.
vile of the New York and Savannah line is now
fire at her dock at this city, and is feared will
be burnt to the waters edge. She has conbideras
bic cargo on board and was to sail Wednesday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23
Fire.,hs Missouri River

ST. LOUIS Dec. 22-The Soap and Candle Fac
tory OF Riggs & lowering was burnt on Friday
Loss 100000; insured for 100000.
The river is full of heavy ice and the upper
streams are closed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

NvvAL INTELYrG ENcE.-A Naval General Court
Martial is ordered to convene at the Navy Yard,
Philadelphia, on the 9th Of January 1857, TO be
composed of the following officers Captains
VIM McCluney. President; VIM II Gardner.
VIM w Mexican, Chas Lowndes, Geo n Holins,
John Marsten COMMUNICATIONS Lardner,
VIM H Hunter, Henry Thatcher. Purser Gar
rett Barry Judge Advocate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

DEAD.-Mrs Sarah B. Scott, the last surviving
Slaughter of Patrick Henry died on the 10th inst.
a. Seven Island, in Halifax county, Va She
was n years old.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

SALEs.-The fishing shore, with four acres o
land attached, on the Potomac river, the proper
ty of the late VIM Bryan, was sold at Piscataway
Md, on Thursday last, to W. B. Griffin, and f
PlneY BRYAN for 81 900
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

COOP SALIENT james Mcclure, living
about four miles from Frcsste, Va sold bis farm
at public auction on the 1lth If this month, TO Mr..
John Brugh. for the handsome sum of $50 05 cts.
per acre This IS said be the highest price ever
paid for land in Botetourt county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23

Ninety Young ladies' of Memphis have pesi-
toned the Council of that city 10 clean out ant
pave a certain street. 1t is needless to say tht
petition was granted at once.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-23
A Decision in Favor Of Capt Ericsson.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o.-The Court OF Claims
to day made favorable decision in Capt Ericssons
case for over SIS 900 for his application of the ship
propeller and steam machinery to, and his super
intendence of the building of, the steamer Prince.