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wAsHrNarok, wednesday Night, Jan. 10.

CO ~ = - = y ~ = VI - - = 49,
wAsHrrarok, wednesday Night Ian. i6
The toad seemed yesterday 70 mediate an az
ensive hop towards the top Of the wen, - inti-
mated In my last but he Ia. 70 dsy islen osck me
clean ont AZ this rate leave TO the calculation Of
those skilled in arithmetical progression
The scruples Of the South Carolina and Mtssis.
sippi "a bolsersr from the Democratic line have
beeu sati,fied. and the whole column now comes
m handsomely to Mr.. richardson's support, while
the ranks of the Republicans are waverinE.
The yrhpping.in process has been carried 30 far
nv the Banks men and their newspapers that the
votes of Messrs. Dunn, Scott and Benton, OF indi-
ana. Prinele, of New York, and Harrison, Moore,
| BAH, and perhaps Campbell. Of Ohio. may not be
hoped for hereafter
The opponents Of the Nebraska bin are in eau
| cus tonight II they leave Mr.. Banks and centre
upon new man acceptable to sl intending these s
Speaker. But II the Banks men prove their de-
yotion TO the man to be greater than that to their
protested principles, there is an end of all their
hopes.
| was in the last Congress- Previous to the intro
| duction of the Nebraska bill he was Democrat
| He Is probably two or three years under fifty, a
| man of plain appearance and manners, whose true
/ worth cannot be estimated until circumstances nat
urally develope his character His Judgment Is ex-
cellet his information is always accurate, and MS
decisions are clear and not liable TO change. II q
4 speaker must be chosen by the Republicans, they
i have probable no man TO present who would be
| less offensive to the South than Mr.. Mace
have seen letter just received in this city from
an intelligent gentleman in Nicaragua, in which a
rather gloomy account of affairs Is set forth. The
writer Is somewhat respondent with respect to Col
| walkers permanent success. He also speaks
with apprehension Of the state OF affairs between
this country and England. Both nations have yes
sells of war off the coast and the opinion is there
universal that England will enforce her protector
| Ate pretensions do not share in the apprehen
/ sious for reasons already assigned
The resolution to be submitted by Mr. Faulkner
tomorrow, that the members of the House shall re
sign on Monday next and go home to the peopl.
for reelection. will not receive any support. i
pressed to vote; yett may be the wisest course
4 r C.
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AN INTERESTING FAMILY Communicating
iftieth anniversary of the wedding of Deacon
Thomas Williams, of Vernon Oneida county, New
York, was celebrated on Christmas day at the
house where the aged couple have resided for halt
a century since their marriage. Representatives of
five generations were assembled on the occasion,
numbering thirty persons. The entire fifth genera.
ton comprised In one little curley.headed fel.
low who lay on \ bed asleep. This boy had liv-
ing short time since. three greats randfathers,
three great-grandmothers, two grandfathers, and
two grandmothers. The father of Deacon vii.
liams was one of the famous ''teaparty" at Boston,
l773
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How TO MAKE THE GAS BURN IN COLD WEA-
THER-The following from the National Intelli.
gencer, is worth making note of:
Many persons, during the late excessive cold
weather, experienced some difficulty in making
the gas burn in their houses, caused by obstruc.
of the gas works in Philadelphia says that the diff
ficulty may be removed by pouring boiling water
on cloth spread over the metre and pipe that
comes in through the front wall This removes
the frost in the metre and pipe, leaving a free
course for the gas TO flow.
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HEADQUARTERS sI FOE F MNbaI, f1.


NOTICE.. Having been employed by
Mr.. Ladd, to act in my former capacity of Gene
raj Superintendent and MANUFACTURER of the Rich
mond Soda Water and Bottling establishment, en-
brace this method of informing my numerous friends
and patrons of the old establishment that nothing
shall be wanting on my part to sustain its former
business feel assured Of my competency TO give entire
satisfaction to all who may be pleased to favor the
house with their patronage.
T. Orders for Soda Water Porter Ale and Cider
from city or country, viii meet with prompt atten.
ton. M MCCORMICK
de 20 No 9n8 Reed .fr.nt
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For sale bv DOVE co. ' o NO 3
CIRCUIT COURT, RICHMOND, YA..-

CIRCUIT COURT, RICHMOND, Va.
~ THIS is TO CERTIFY that my daughter had been
suffering with Chronic Diarrha for about ten years.
and had been attended by several prominent phys-
Clans but failed in receiving any permanent relief un-
der their treatment. During the last spring and
mer, she was induced to try Bakers Premium Bit
tiers, and from the time she commenced the use of
them she began to improve, and is now consider,
perfectly cured
Given under my hand this 18th day of November,
1856 Hs VIM FOLKES.
You can be supplied by calling on Messrs. PUR-
CELL, LADD CO., Richmond, Va and Druggists
generally. dell
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A CALICO DRESS PARTY came off in Pottsville.
on New Years Eve at the private residence of one
of the principal citizens, which not only accom-
plished praiseworthy charity, but also afforded
splendid entertainment. Goods to the amount of
one hundred and twenty five dollars in cash. were
placed in the hands of the Dorcas Society for dis
tribution among the needy, as the proceeds of the
"
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BEARS IN NORTH CAROLINA.-It is not general
ly known that bears still abound in North Carroll
ma Eighteen were killed in Long-Acre neighbor-
hood, Beaufort county, last year; and they inhabit
the large pocosns in the lower part of the State in
such numbers as to be quite destructive to hogs.
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Fail of a Building.
coRREspoKDENcE oFTHE DIsPATcH

DANyILLE, Jan Is
A large frame building, owned by Col. L. Clai-
borne, and occupied by Mr.. James r. Lipscomb as
a dry good store fell in this afternoon. about 4
o'clock Owing to the substantial construction OF the
entire building, the roof fell, was caught by the
upper floor and the goods below saved from dam
age. ss-ise
The accident was caused by the great weight of
snow on the roof and would not be surprised to
hear of a few more like before 1t the snow melts.
Yours CHARLIE.
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SAD CAsE.-Wiliam r. Goodall, the actor, who
died in Philadelphia last Monday, was but twenty.
five years of age. About three years ago he was
of the leading actors in his profession on the
American stage, but fell victim TO dissipation
For two years he had lived on the kindness of his
friends, and but few days ago Edwin Forrest
contributed $50 to his support He was worn to
a mere shadow by disease.
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Cold Weather--Stoppage cfthe Mills.
coaREs NpENcEoF rHEDIsrAT

SOMERSET, Orange CO., Jan. 15.
The weather here is intensely cold and has been
SO for some days.
The mills have stopped grinding on account OF
the ice and viii not be able to commence operations
for some time from the same cause. Bread is very
scarce here from this fact and very difficult to
getat Yours, A. L. n.
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A Liberal SALARY.-The first Presbyterian
church OF New Orleans Says the Presbyterian
has learned the grace of giving beyond most other.
If we may judge from the salary they offer for a
pastors services. We understand that thew have
made overtures to the Rev. Dr. N l.. Rice. of ST
Louis, Missouri, with the promise of 81 600 salary
if he will become their pastor. -" = >
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MARRIAGE WITH A DECEASED. WIFE's {

MARRIAGE WITH A DECEASED WIFES SISTER.
In the course of argument by counsel in
the case before the Court of last week, says the
Glasgow Mail, of Scotland, respecting the legality
of marriage with deceased wifes sister, one OF
the counsel said it was a doubtful point whether
such marriage was prohibited in the Levitical law;
on which Lord Ardmillan remarked that he was
surprised none of the counsel had referred to ia
cob marrying two sisters, and to the fact that our
Saviour was descended trombone of them.
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GOOD PLACE FOR CLERGYMEy.-The Neva.
da California; Journal, received by the last steam.
err says: at is computed that there has been maid
for the support of churches and minister's in this
city. during the last year. the liberal sum of $35,
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LADIES, OVEK;sHOks. With

HEELS.-The subscriber has Just received
a lot ofLadies' Over-Shoes, suitable TO wear
over Caters ard Shoes with heels. They were made
expressly to be worn with heel Boots and Shoes, as
the dat bottom Over-Shoe is intended to be worn
with heel Caters or heel Shoes. Also on hand. a
large assortment of Ladies' Over-Shoes of every de-
scrpton and of the latest styles and best quality for
sale low by ALEX. HILL, No I27 Main ST..
Ia u Richmond Va.
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O0A4 A1t2 N< n Il Il q g i
I'D Is nhIssd coal 8 ~ ~ III s. -
Also sapsrios ios Of sefs Cshs ssn a e 81 e
q. + S s ys.1 ns.s iks xlsessy.
W6XD.s nn ~ NIX IA 4 e 81. s:si
s .:.. :. ok ;s;' q ! III s.,:
shsiI Be pleased to re my fFs s aad ssTAdo
,.,-t. North dds sasii Bsni. corner 9.h st.:
IK1TE FUEL..-I sm dcI.E r 9 ...I,ds ;as
Ii sssh from the mines SOFT COkE o. suPeno @
quality which can fecommsna ,ps - = cshsr fuei
ne 80 arrpose Orders promptly executed q the
Coke Yar corner 10Th strsss ana 5snR I.nt
NTHKACITE AL... .,,;c's = fss 20. "a
1x,, nsn a. antbr.cts Coal Orden left ct Mssrs
Dove Co. viii Be sttendedso grcMEgtaIYyr; = RI
Corner 10Th and Dock re.
= NTHR7CITE @ o A L,..The scheener
..r,a q .nperior RED ASH COAL for family r.e
Order s with D0y no cS q W 4 s"s' O.
Sa is Dock and 18th street.
= NT9R1CITE COAL.-The snbscrfeer
"A keeps constantly on hand supply Oh D :. s.n he
hon She in the CITY, Orders left at No. "a Main street.
- ~ aqu, : r. u. LAhO
EDUCATION.
TfTY SsPa1RfNGs iNSTfTUTE, 5th 81,
u between Clay and Marshall--The next session on
nv School win commence Sept nth, ana eiose tne
first Friday in July.
For English Scholars. ...................
For Classical do. .........;:...r.:.ar::;v r0R
% 10 d6m h. z. TAILOn-
4 LAsSICAL AND sCIENTIL la =.
n SCHOOL will be opened BY the subscrDer on
the first day of March next in the city OF Richmond.
Its object win be the preparation OF youth IoI tne
termedate and senior classes at the Univeraity.
For testimonial. Of his success and sbsy e an in
structor he is permitted to refer to Dr. MauPln,
Chairman of the Faculty, DR.. VIM. a. McGuhey r..
No. Phila DR.. Gessner Harrison, Pr An LaIg., Gnl-
yersity of Va: Rev. VIM. s. White, d. D., Lexlns-
ton; Rev Moses Hose, D. D., Richmond; and the Trus-
tees of the old Richmond Academy. -
The fees will be For Ancient Languages and Ma
themntics, per session. $50, for the short term,
| from March to July, 1896.
| English branches will not be neglected. -
The French language will be taught by an exper'
enced and accomplished French gentleman, at the or
| dinary fee of $50 per session, or $40 per term
Fees payable at the commencement OF each term.
de24-2awtf March ChAS. .. onA W.
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DREADFUL DIsAsTER-THIRTY LIVES LOST
The ship Dennis, bound from New York, for Ha-
vre foundered at sea on the 5th when the captain,
second mate, three cabin passengers, and part OF
the crew, thirty in ALL were lost
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PURCELL, LADD CO.,
oc 10 Druggists, 90 Main street.

IACKSON'S BITTEKS.--MOre proofs OF
j their virtne-Read the following testimonial sent
to the proprietor unasked, and who may be seen by
any one who desires to use this article IS +
."RIcHMoND, Octs II, 1855
"Mr. r. Fl. JACKSON:
"Dear Sir-I cannot refrain from expressing to you
the value which have placed upon your Bitters from
the fact that have been restored by their to my
accustomed health and vigor. was attacked several
months ago with Diarrhea, which continued with
great obsnacy caused was told, by the irregular
action of the liver. l suffered severely for long
time was advised to take your Bitters, which did
regularly and steadily for time and by their use
/ gradually recovered my health and strength.
''Yours, very respectfully;
sAt Jas. Wash's Gun Store, Main st."
They may be found at Paterson Jackson's, Laid
lev Robinson's VIM. F. Noeps, E. J. Picots, A. Boz
dekers 8. NJ Zachrisson's, Chas Millspaughs Ben
nett Beers, and Alex. Duvaps Druggists, Richmond,
Va.
All orders promptly attended to. au20
OUR TURF OIL-.The best article i'm use
" for Man Beast, beyond doubt. Our certif-
Gates are certificates of truth, and among our own
people.
Warranted to cure, and no damage from exposure to
colds.
Applied to Burns at once, 1t leaves no scar.
Price 50 and q cents bottle.
-
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Sole Proprietos, Richmond. Va.
STAtNTnN Nov 10 1255

Gentlemen :-YeyE letter was received this morn
contained. OnI h day of August last l
thrown from va and kicked and dragged by the
kicked ON the back of the hand, thereby producing
frightful wound for seven weeks / applied every
thing that could be thought Of and prescribed by
duced by druggist in our place (Mr. Eskridge) who
sells your valuable Oil, to try your Turf Oil, which
did and in very short time my hand was perfectly
and happy to say that it is getting wsll-as well
a on my horses back, with equal success.
You at liberty to this certificate you deem
best, and shall be than gratifed if it may be
the means of relieving some sufferer like myself.
am yours, respectfully,
. E. M. CUSHING.
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WOOD, WOOD.--The subscribers keep
w constantly on hand fine supply of both PINE
and OAK WOOD. Terms $3.50 and $500.
Yard at Myers Bridge, southside Canal, pposite
C. Walthalps Lumber Yard.
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m ANOTHER IIPORTATION <qu
HI or RE AITTIEIII. G(lOnS.-IOHNYE44S

MII OFF BEAUIIFUL UOCDo'-JOtfL
AADOOLEY, 81 Nam street. has received,
embracing every variety to be found at the first
houses in the North With these, also, have arrived
an elegant assortment of Misses and Infants Black
and Drab Beaver Flats, trimmed and untrimmed
and Ladies and Misses Black and Drab Beaver Bon
nets. These goods of the very newest style and
choicest description I5t}A de 20---ts
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- FOX RENT OR LEASE-That cen
81 veniently arranged and centrally located oaiIo.
~ ing, situated on the N. E. corner Of Brood ana
1lth sts, diagonally opposite the City Court
and In view of the Capitol. For professional men
and also in the main buildins the interior Of which
of modern construction, with two parors handsoms
marble mantlepieces, &c Possession Of the two e..
tached Offices can be given at once, and OF ne emu
the present term expires though satisfactory sTsats
ment may be made to give possession at IN Garner ~
later date, nm informed by the present oceupass,
Mr.. VIM. Brent (of the firm Of Gretter Brenf,l rao
win take pleasure in showing the premises TO any o''
DESTROYS OF viewing them.
Apply to either Of the Messn. TABB, Mchmons,"
to r M. TABB, Ir
Trustee Of VIM. Shepard, decd
% 22-n Blandon. Henrico county, va
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HATS, CAPS, SHOES, Go.

- NEW Ann EXTENSIVE H At,
MI CAP AND FUR DEPOT, No. ~ MAIN 81.
A Members ofthe Legislature and visitors 90 tn IN
CITY viii find at the above establishment sRsndiu
Furs: Misses Beaver Flats and Bonnets, and Fancy
Carriage Robes at wholesale and retail ON the most
favorable terms.
est quality and at the shortest notice. .
de II BINFORD, DICKINSON WEISI6Ek.
- GENTS RUBBE BOOTS ONL Y
S500-The surest article to keep the feet
dry and the cheapest Boot that can De
worn as they will last long two or three pair OF
Leather Boots. No Huntsnan, Ditcher, Farmer
Fireman or Waggoner ought to be without pair
Call soon if you want pair, at No. IS Main street,
sign of the Big Boot Walsh's Emporium
jas WEI. WALon
~ ANOTHER IMPORTATION go
Hi OF BEAUTIFUL GOODS--JOHN
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%OU store and for sale b "
D. B. BRiDGFoRD CO..
ia IL etasss = = q : I'm h. net
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EWINDOW SHADES.-At tho low price
w OF 5A cents richly worth 81; Splendid Land
seapes at ~ cents worth 81 SO, Light Shades such az
noaneis Vases &c, 81, well worth $3.50 Gilt Shades
st the lowest possible prices; Table Oil Coths an
please. ss 'e1' "
Also-s beautiful assortment of Dry Goods chesp-
er .han ever printed; Calicoea cts Fie'd Mouslin
s1 ga. Ladss Collars from 81 cts. up do. Sleeves
Belts ctA; Linen Hdkfs, eta, worth l2as.. viii
sfeat variety Of other goods which win be- sold very
Of sE( T 4, drYDIrN oan -. 49, !. s1
&c Thy Between Sd and 9TH eta
MEAL, NIEAL.-BOlfed Meal Corn and
r. MCCARTHY 4 SON,
U ~ No. III Broad street.
EAnER,a CkLE6RAFKD LEAD Pm
E1Lss al qualities aud colnEs for sale By Aess
js1 WIN. GATTLER. l42 Main q.
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VAPIT l. 5O,OOO.-COMNIERCIA
" SAVINGS BANK.-Of6ce at the store OF Quares
Brooke on l4th street.
Depositors in this institution win receive six per
cent on all sums remaining deposite six months
or longer and five per cent, for shorter time.
WIN. @. PAINE, President
R. T. BROOKE. Treas. jy 6-ts
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-11-03

O- Much excitement prevailed in New
York, on Sunday in consequence Of the lays-
terious disappearance of a young and fashion,
ably dressed female from on board one of' tha
Atlantic street Brooklyn lerry-boats. She weEi
on board the boat about three O'Clock in the
morning, and her strange manner and extreme
agitation attracted the attention of the deck
hands ana two gentleman, who were the oily
passengers. Before reaching the Brooklya
side Of th5 7Fer, she passed out Of of the cab
in, and though quickly followed, no trace Of
her could be discovered.
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~ ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF SuKs.-The
: arls correspondent nf nhn- Nav 4oTh OolIi-
mercial says that the rise in the price of silks
at Lyons is forty per cent. America has very
materially diminished the number and amount
of her demands but the same is not true of
some other countries. The demands from
Russia and England continue large, even at
these advanced rates. The cause of this
enormous augmentation Of prices is obvious.
A disease Of the silkworm made it evident
that the year would furnish but short crop.
AS soon as this was known, the Rothschilds,
the rich Credit Mobilier, and Altes Dufour,
the latter the largest operator in silk in the
world went into the market and laid their
hands on all the silk they could buy, so that
they now monopolize the market, and will
continue to monopolize it for a year at least,
or perhaps longer.
These circumstances are strong arguments
in favor of home manufacture. We have the
finest climate and soil in the world for the
culture of silk, which we are sadly neglect
iug.
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GBe 9ailg Jonrnal,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY
E.s. Y. CARHLIE
Corner Of Main and Water Streets.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
A Scene amid Slavery.

The following sketch is taken from an ac-
count of the recovery Of one Of the Last Is-
land sufferers, on the coast of Louisiana:
.'There never was seen in the worf1 more
awful calap -ty. You would hardly credit
what | could tell You concerning it. One of
the rescued dincd with us the other day-a
Mr.. R.-who mad been given up lost ire
coyerably. A reward was offered for his body;
and his friends mourning for him, when, by
the strangest chance, he was discovered. He
had Hoated upon a billiard table and landed
upon the Marshes which, on this coast, are as
uninhabited as the sea itself There, for ten
days, he subsisted on snais and one dead rat
which came swimming along, too There, in
the blazing August sun-not a tree for miles
and miles, not a shrub-nothing bat the im-
passable and impenetrable cane brake, he
survived every horror, and lived on till, in the
providence of his unsearchable Maker, he
was sought out by one solitary fishing boat
rescued by its humane master, who, doubtless
from the generosity within him, had been
cruising about in the hope of doing some
chance good. The scene which occurred upon
his unexpected arrival home, was truly affect
ing. The news reached them few moments
before his own landing, when every negro
rushed from the plantation, some jumped INTO
the bayou and swan to meet the boat They
shouted, nay, laughed, danced. selzed their
Iuastor Dy the feet legs, arms, neck and hands;
kissed him wherever they could touch him.
he kissed them in return At last, the over
joyed creatures, elevatinz him upon their
shoulders, carried him up III triumph to the
house. thought to myself, could Henry
Ward Beecher, his sister and all his relatives
do more?''
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THE OCEAN TELEGRAPH.-The Journal o
Commerce gives some interesting facts con-
corning this novel and most important under
taking:
The arrangements for laying the wire are
not yet complete, Mr. Field being at present
in England with reference to this matter; bat
we learn that the telegraphc connection be-
tween this port and st. johns, N. F., is very
nearly complete. Au uBeE3 355ted delay arose
from a miscalculation as to the length Of the
wire required for going through Nova Scotia,
occasioned by inaccurate surveys, so that ii
was necessary to return to England, and to
procure twenty-five miles additlonal-making
the whole length Of atmospheric wire l25
miles. This portion is nearly finished, and
the two submarine cables between st. Johns
and Prince Edwards Island and across the
Gulf of st. LaWrence-one over fifteen miles
in length, and the other eighty y-five-are found
to be complete, and in the best working order
The entire expenditure on this important en-
.terprise up to the present time is between
100000 and 100000. The cost of the
ocean survey is betrayed by the United States
Government