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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

THE KANSAS TROUBLES National Kansas
Committee, in session at Albany, N. Y, adopted a
resolution that, having authentic information that
preparation is making in Missouri for an armed in.
vasion of Kansas, Thaddeus Hyatt, w. f. Army
and Professor Dancles be a committee to call on
the President to solicit the interpostion Of gov.
ernment to prevent the civil war and slaughter
impending and that they procure, if possible, the
cooperation Of members of Congress in the appli-
cation.
DIR. Suter, formerly of New York, passed through
Chicago, Wednesday, on his way from Lawrence,
Kansas. He says he was publicly robbed of So 500
at Westport, and it was proposed to drown him,
but the threat was not executed.
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THE OLD LAW THE STRoNaEsT.-A gentleman.
says the Oswsgo IN " Palladium, arrived in
this city on Monday, in pursuit of a wife from
whom he had been separated for some years and
whom he had supposed to be dead. He presented
and the recognition was prompt and. mutual
They rushed into each others arms with frantic
embraces, and rejoiced in meeting again in this
world of vicissitudes The lady Immediately
packed up her wardrobe, bid adieu to her second
husband, and departed with the rst rejoicing that
the lost was foundia that the dead was alive
A child, the fruit of the second marriage, was left
behind with its father. This is a curious world,
truly.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

INTERESTING CELEBRATIoN.-The one hun
dreth anniversary of the ordination of the Rev.
Dr. Joseph Lathrop a minister of the West
Springfield MASS Church was celebrated in that
place on Monday, when the sons and daughters
of the town returned home from their distant
habitations. The church was crowded, and many
stood around the doors unable to enter. After a
hymn by Mrs. Sigourney, Rev DIR. Sprague, Of
Albany, delivered an address containing an eulogy
upon DR.. Lsthrop, who died in 1920, after . min
istry of 64 years. A procession followed the
church exercises, and a dinner, At which many
speeches were made and letters read
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VALUABLE HEAD DREss.-A letter writer, Civ
ing an account of the ball at Newport, R. l., Fri
day night, says:
The oldest whim exhibited in the way of orna.
ment was head dress composed OF gold pieces
about the size of half eagle. did not count
them up, but should think there was at least
hundred dollars worth attached to the young In.
dies hair by fine cold chains and dangling around
her neck and ears 1t was decidedly distingue
conceit; and reminded me of man once saw in
New Orleans who was adorned all over with gold
coins of all sizes But the pretty young lady who
wore them looked like an Indian Princess in her
barbarc ornaments: and surely the fashion has
economy to recommend it.
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"ORpSANcE OFFICE.

ohDNANCEOFfICE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. a6. 1856. (
:, oik-in consequence of the failure of Con eress
'nus iar 10 make appropriations for the sunport
Q, sne army for the present fiscal year. and Of the
ssncel'Anty OF such appropriations being made, 1t
oecomes necessary to bring the expenditures at
.ne % armores arsenals and ordnance depots, with
IN ,he available means of the department
Iou VIII, therefore. on the receipt of this dis.
enarge all the workmen, and other EMPLOYEES. not
noiaing commissions from the President, whose
pay, wages or salaries are taken from the appro.
pnation for the manufacture of arms st the ma.
tonal armores"
mr. Jas s. Whitney, Superintendent of the
springfield Armory, thus writes to the employees:
In compliance with the instructions above writ.
zen, you are severaily, from this day, discharged
from the public service. You will permit me
sentemen. to add that the War Department, as
wnoie, and that branch of it with which we are
particularly connected, have to my personal know.
ledge used every honorable effort to arres. the ca
iAmity which 80 summary an arrest of the progress
o' our operations must entail upon the govern.
.nen., ana 70 save you individually from the dis.
appointment and loss which must accrue to you
ana those with whom you are connected.
;, Hoping that you will do me the Justice to be.
heve that have used my best endeayors to pre-.
vent TINS result. and that 1 shall deeply sympa-
thise with you in your unexpected loss Of EN-.
ployment, remain your obedient servant
The Washington Star, of Thursday afternoon,
says:
The War department has felt compelled to dis
charge the mechanics employed in the Washing.
ton Arsenal, and we take it for granted at all the
United States arnories and arsenals in the coun-
Try The order to that effect was communicated
10 those in the city Immediately interested yester.
DAY afternoon. The appropriations for their EN-.
pioyment have been exhausted, and the Depart
ment has no means at its command with which
to pay them longer, and will have none until the
army appropriation bill shall become law. This
necessary step will of course produce much incon-
venience, II not actual distress in many worthy
families. It is sincerely to be hoped that the De.
partments dilemma may be cured to-day by Con.
gress In Springfield, Mass, there are at least
a thousand souls who rely upon payments for such
labor on Government account for their daily bread
while there are also a large number Of oftradesmen,
outside mechanics, &c, &c, who will be seriously
cramped in their business by the necessity which
the House has imposed on the Executive branch
Of the Government in this matter
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CIRCUS SMAsHING.-The Lynchburg Virginian
says that on Tuesday night there was q general
breaking down of seats in the Circus First there
a great fall in negro stock and depression in
the wool market A sudden giving way of their
seats let about thousand darkies down. pell NELL
in one tremendous heap, and "Garamighty, what
a sight and what scentl Next went the white
folks-men, women and juveniles, all in one con.
glomerate pile. A few bruises. was the amount
of damage done; but any quantity of screaming and
swearing were thrown in by way of good meas
ure."
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REV. A. l.. HOLIDAY has been chosen Presi.
dent of Hampden Sydney College, Va

POLITICAL CELEBRATION.-The friends of Mr.
Fillmore had celebration at Cincinnati and
across the river at Covington, KY, on Wednesday.
A dispatch to.the New York Express says:
There are $4,000 people now here and more CO.
ming. A wire is stretched across the river and
on it is suspended hag,-with the word UNION
encompassed by 81 stars steamer, having on
board sixteen ladies, is about starting from the
Ohio shore, representing the Northern states, and
another from the Kentucky shore, having on board
Is ladies, representing the Southern States. The
boats lashed fast, and proceed up the river un-
der the Union flag. The artillery ia roaring its
welcome
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

CoUNTERFEITs.-A man was arrested in Ale
ghany city, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, having in
his possession and having passed 81 bills on the
Bank Of Rhode Island, altered So0s, and counter
felt $5 bills on the Mechanics Bank of Virginia
The counterfets are admirably executed, and it is
said there large amount In circulation In that
vicinity ready for the market, when opportunity
Affords.
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ANOTHER PRIZE FIGHT--We learn that ano-
ther match has been made for $3.50 side The
parties are John Monegan of Boston and Charley
Lynch of New York, the fight to take place with.
in three weeks The money has been deposited,
and the documents drawn mp and signed, and the
contest will probably take place near the line be.
tween Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
RostOn LedQer
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BRUTAL LYNCHING.-The Selma (Ala) Senti.
mel states that an the 11th inst Jno Saulsberry,
workman there, from Sumterville, S. c. was
taken by party of young men, brutalIy whip.
ped, padded, and his person blacked. After
which he was stripped and carried to the porch of
q hotel. Not paying his board was the alleged
reason for this inhuman treatment.
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u kNT, PAINE & CO.,
IA IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
Nos. 163 AND 165 MAIN STREET RICHMOND.
FALL TRADE, 1856.

BY the bark "Fides' and ship "Pepperell,p from
Liverpool to this pert and BY other arrivals via New
YORK we are receiving our FALL IMPoRTATIoN of
BRITISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN GOODS.
purchased on the best terms for cash. and comprising
have ever imported.
We are also receiving full supply Of AMERI-
CAN FABRICS, of all the regular and most approv-
ed makes.
We are also prepared with splendid stock Of
READY MADE CLOTHING, manufactured in Rich
mond which in style, quality and price will compare
with any market.
By the lst September. eur stock will be very Gem.
plete and will be the largest and attractive we
have ever exhibited 4sss
We most respectfully invite the SOUTHERN
TRADE, to give to our stock, and TO our market
fair examination, with the that we will sell
our goods az low as they be bought in the United
States.
Orders shall at all times be promptly and faithfully
attended to. KENT, PAINE CO.
au 2l-ta
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Slight fAeeidens-Ye Yestsrday afssmoon vhsn Ire
down train on the Central Railroad Was within .
few miles Of the city one Of the wheels 20 the bag
gags car wore loose and run Oh the tfsek, bat did
no damage to any thing. The passengers were
detained about thirty minutes.
IAs Theatre win open next Monday week, with
is now here remodeIlinr md improvirs - int.
n nor oI me building Blythe changes proposed the
senefA comfort Of the yisitoro VIII BE eresfiv
.uess.sso, and many more persons csu be accom-
'4o4Aseo WIN oox seats. ss
n.,n ne Ms9ms Asgssta. Capt Smith. which runs
i ssiS - for. 80 watha and Norfolk and Old Point
last overhauiing. A friend. vhc r.. ~ hss, -. -,
ooaId OF her several tines within tbn n.st -
weeks, says that Capt Smith l. feefiins h;s -.
ssngers n me most exfravagant md elessnt
stye, ana that the fare Of the A1gusta = rae srr
passed by any hotel in the Ststa a.. To- = @ no.
carrying large number of passengers ssch 80
ana proving hsrself TO be most deirht tsuI 49,
cling craft. eA"ui usN
SAsce WorK.-Ihe contractors for buildine the
tour story brown stone and iron front sfors -,
NAM street. second door west Of l2th street bonnd
themselves under heavy penalty to compIsts TIC
house and deliver the key to the oyvnar ,.;th;
ninety days from the time of the contract FROM
present appearances the edifce win have bsen
nnisned and the lessees in it ready for the fslI
trade. before the time expires
1he Chain Gang is now doing noble service for tba
the city in digging and shoveling out for improve
ments much needed II officer Perrin had about
nve times as much force ~ At present, he would
soon put the highways in tiptop condition Cans
the Mayor add few more jail birds to the team
Getting High "A negro woman called Cvnthis.
in the service of Jacob Bachrach, was Gagged last
Thursday evening, for assaultfng and beating
James Wilson, white person, with brick -
When arraigned before the Mayor yesterday morn
ing, she was found guilty of the offence and or
dered to be soundly punished with . cowskin.
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DIED AT THE ALTAR.-Rev. Mr.. Schaffieiter, a
Roman Catholic priest, of the Redemptionist or
der, fell down within the rails of the altar while
singing the "Magnifcat," in st. Mary's church,
Buffalo, during Vespers, on Sunday evening. He
lived only about half an hour. The cause of his
death was disease of the heart.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

LIBEL SUIT We learn that Marshal j. D. Hoo.
yer has instituted suit again MIR. Joseph Shilling
ton, bookseller, charging him with being concern
ed in getting up the much talked about political
brochure headed "The Killing of Thomas Heating
An Address from the Iri, hmen of Washington
city to the citizens of the United States"
Poebj 10fo,, Cfur
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DEATH OF A CRIMEAN SOLDIER.-The York.
shire England papers record the sudden death of
full circumstances. Sergeant Wallis who was in
the I'd battalion of the Rifle brigade, was in the
whole of the Crimean campaign, and he arrived at
Aldershott on Friday week in the enjoyment of
good health. On arriving at the camp he took off
his knapsack and coat, and said "Thank God /
have arrived safely in Old England again: I'll new
have good rest" As soon as he had uttered these
words be fell down and died instantly upon his
knapsack. He had been in all the great battles of
the war, WAS one of those who entered the Redan,
and had many narrow escapes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

ABSENT MEMBERs-The Republicans in Con.
gress, by the return of absentees, have increased
their majority to f. Messrs. Kett of s. c., Read
Ready and Puryear, who have not paired off are
absent. The Alexandria Sentinel calls for vote
of censure on these gentlemen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

GERRIT SMITH AND THE EPREsIDENCY-Gerritt
Smith has been writing letter declining to with
draw his name a candidate for the Presidency,
in which he claims that although some few radical
aboitionists may cast their votes for him, no 9TH
er equal number of persons doing more than
they to swell that flood of anti-slavery feeling on
which alone Col Fremont can be carried into the
Presidency"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

'IN TINE OF PEACE PREPARE FOR WAR;
Acting upon this principle we understand that
some Of our merchants. fearing a return of the
storm which visited US in August, 1852, and des-
troyed property to such an alarming extent, have
insured against floods for sixty days.
Mobile AdrertisT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

DIVORCES IN FRANCE in the year 1854 suits
were brought for divorces by l,5l0 women against
their husbands, and III men against their wives;
of the number .242 were granted and ia reject
ed. and the remainder made up between the par.
ties The number of 14l0 were founded on Ill treat
mant to wives,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

SERIOUS AFFRAY IN ARKANsAs.-We learn
from gentleman direct from Linden, Arkansas,
on the st. Francis river that difficulty occurred
place, which resulted in the death of six of the
party. The disturbance grew ont of political
dispEte.-Mcnphis Eagle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

PICKPoCKETs AT A FUNERAL.-Two young
men, named Girard Clifton and James Williams
we're detected on Monday afternoon in the act Of
picking ladies' pockets At the Jane street Methodist
Church, (New York; when the funeral service
over the body of Mr.. Thomas Bruaum was being
performed. They were arrested and committed to
prison.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

Ex-GOy. REEDER addressed a large meeting at
the Tabernacle, in New York city, on Tuesday
evening, to raise funds for Kansas. He said he
wanted 5000 men and $500 piece to pay them
WITH to say nothing of rifles for them to shoot
with. After his address, over $1,000 were sub.
Sorihad H.
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It is rumored that the original representative
OF Little Eva (Cordelia Howard and her pa.
rents 60 out to Europe on Wednesday next, under
the auspices of r. r. Barpum
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SUMMER RETREATS,
,|T0yNER,s wHITE AND BLACK !
1 pHTrE sPRtN S-Thts deli rhtf,,i ynf

TOYNER's WHITR AND BLACK SUI
L PHUR SPRING S.-This delightful watering
4, now open for the reception OF visitors IL 10
,n.tsd on the line of the counties of Roanoke and
R,tsiourt surrounded by mountains, and In one OF
tns mo.t beautiful picturesque and fertile portions
~ Virginia and immediately on the line of the vir-
rs and Tennessee Railroad within $50 yards OF the
n,o i,selE and about half q mile from Bsnsack's de-
Mt, only eight nine hours ride frou, Richmond and
ssfsrsburg and about two hours from Lynehbure
Persons leaving City Point or Petersburg, or Rich
,,,ud in the morning, by the Southside and Dsnvle
Koads and taking the cars Of the Virginia aud Ten
n.sse Railroad at Lynchburk, reach Bonsacks depot
knnt O'Clock P NJ the same day, where an Omni-
has. &c, will meet them, and convey them to the
sprngs
srnpgs whose curative powers be attested by
torr. Of persons who have been entirely relieved by
u.ius the The reputation of these waters for
tsIf century past has been established in the snr.
roun6ns counties for having cured many persons az
acted with various chronic and other diseases Thev
Az. net surpassed by any mineral waters in Virginia
t the cure of Dyspepsia in its various forms Afec-
t,ons Of the Liver, Kidneys and Bladder General De-
bty especially of the Nervous System ali kinds of
Cu.sneous sud other Diseases Of the skin and many
OF the diseases peculiar to females They are gently
rargsve sud duretc, with strong determination to
fbe skin For certificates as to the efficacy of the
>ssers Of these Springs, see handbills.
The Buildings spacious and conyenient and
almost entirely new, consisting of Hoteis Cettsses
Ir sfordius accommodations equal to anv 10 he
found in the mountains Of Virginis, for about 400
persons
tho,e of the hes. hotels in our cities
The Bedding 10 unusasly good. with hair mattrs ssses
throughout the estsoshment-ss to all which we in
yl:e visitors TO examine and judge for themselves
No pains have been spared in obtaining the best
servants and the most experienced and best qualified
assistants for every department Of the establish
ment-
The general management is ccufdsd to ]. A. HE.
FELRINGER, Esq, late Of Cumberland, Maryland
assisted BY ALFRED R. JAMES and Re. j. READ, late
q Lynchbug. who will doubt give satisfaction to
al who may visit the place.
Theirs win be BOWLING ALLEYS, &s., for ex-
CrcIse
A Gae BAND OF MUSIC IL already secured, and
sTeiegraph Office wiz soen be established at Bon
sssks depot
Tho TABLE will be found equal to any In the
.ncrn.sins the facilities for securing supplies being
soout as great a. they can well be.
J. A. HEFELFIN9ER & CO,
70
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-30

NEW CATHOLIC BIsHoP.-H ia stated in the
New York Times that the Rev. +. r. MacFarland,
of st. Johns Church, Utica, New York, is Bishop
elect of the diocese of Hartford. (Which includes
the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island In
place of Rev. Bishop 0'Reilly who is beliey ed to
have perished in the iltfated steamer Pacific.
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SkA BATHING, CHESAPEAKE K Hall

=, "a BATHING, CHESAPEAKE K HALL,
= HAMPTON, Vs.-This delightful watering place
is open for the reception of visitors by the day.
week month 1t ia situated on an eleva.
ted point, and commands extensive and splendid
view Of the Bay, Hampton Roads, james River and
tie surrounding country
,,Ghe advantages for Bathing not surpassed by
sTs other watering place, and the climate IL pre-
verbal tor health.
The Proprietor pledges himself to make every ef-
fort render the stay of visitors pleasant and takes
the liberty to refer for his ability and disposition to
please those who have heretofore selected Chess
peske Hall for their summer retreat.
js 2-Sm r. G. BANKS, Proprietor
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VIRGINIA EMIGRANTs TO KANsAs-The Bor.
der Ruffian of the 10th, says:
A party Of virginians under the control of Col.
H. Rosser, arrived in Westport on the 9th in.
slant. They are encamped near Col. McGees.-
The company Is composed Of farmers and mechau-
les, and intend settling in Kansas Territory as
peaceable emigrants, provided they can do so.
They have elected their President, Vice President
and Secretary, and have adopted constitution
and by laws to govern them when they get to
Kansas, 1t ia their wish and desire to form colo.
ny in the Territory. Col T. H. Rosser, of Peters
burg Va, is their President. G. III. Barber, OF
Dinwiddie county, Vice President, and Alfred
Lewellen, of Richmond, Secretary.
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eMmg< CARRIAGES, CARRIAGKs.

sAwg. CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES.
ENM*Z The subscriber has on hand, at his Coach
2oH--x1~ Making Establishment, on Lombard Al
ley, between Main and Cary, QSth and I4th Streets
near the Columbian Hotel. COACHES, CHARlO-
TEES, BARoUCHES, BUGGIES with and withsut
tops and SULKIES, all of his make, OF the best
materials and workmanship. All of which will be
sold low good work of the kind be In the city
of Richmond; and respectfully ask call from those
in of sny article in the Carriage line az am de-
termined to make to order and sell at the lowest
prices possible and all work sold, that is new, war
Tsnted.
fs a-d9m MICAJAH MAN6UM.
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SALE OF FPRoPERTY.-Shelton +. Leake, Esq.
has purchased the house and lot of Andrew y
Parrish In Charlottesville for %, 500 and intenus
residing in that town after the lst OF DecemDef
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vsPECIAL NOTICE.-Express packages for
Norfolk Petersburg, Richmond and all places in Vir-
gins and North Carolina, intended for shipment by
steamships Roanoke and Jamestown, will hereafter
be received by the AID ANS EXPRESS COMPANY,
who the authorized Agents for Express privileges
these ships
Office of the New York and Virginia Steamship
Company. LUDLAM PLEASANTS,
sp 4-ts Agents.
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nESTlNY DEMONSTRATED...P
- L s. respectfully informs the ladies and gem
tlemen of Richmond and vicinity that information
sickness health, wealth, love, marriage, jouneys
law suits, difficulties In business, absent friends, VI
riches legacies estate and all concerns of ife.
msnt of all things-past present and future-must
bring or send their age.
TERMs-50 cents each. Cures will also be msde
(white or of color} Of all the following diseases;
Chronic cases, Sores, Ulcers Boils Wasting of the
Body, Scrofuas Consumption, Cancers. Coughs, Spit
ting Of Blood Rheumatism, Hesd-Ache or Tooth
ers. se 49, sa tse
Apply In Adams Valley, I'd house from corner Of
I6th Poplar street, opposite Lsncasteriai School,
over the creek, No 2. Prof. L. s. On the door.
Advice given free to the poor and afflicted. No
sdvice given to people Of color, only on sickness nor
after sundown 1855 i au 1---imt
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NEW SALOON,

MuH64&EA On IHh street, opposite
the arch of the Old Mar X -
kst.-JOHN FRIEDRICH. formerly Pro- -
prietor of the "Irving House," Baltimore, having
taken the large brick house situated as above is now
prepared to up, at short notice, every DELI
CACY that be obtained in this and other markets.
Hs BAR viii be found supplied with the choicest
LIQUORS ana CIGARS. A call from the public Is
solicited. au 1S-dlm