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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-06

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prrERsBuRa, May S. 1855

PETERSBURG, May 5. 1856 \
Our election for municipal officers took place
to-day Az no nominations were made by either
political party, Of course there were any number
Of independent candidatea The principal rivalry
was for tho Office Of City Sergeant or Sheriff, and
a. there were but two candidates, and these pref
" evenly matched the contest was = hot one
The "entries. for this race were Jordan Branch
CHE present incumbent)l and Jas. n. b. Steward,
for the last two years Commissioners Of the Rev.
enue.
Bets were freely offered and taken on both sides,
Branch being the favorse for some time ut various
odds Later In the canvass, however, the tables
slightly turned and, as often happens, the know
ing ones" were taken in--fhe poll books figuring
up al this hour ave o'clock some fro hundred ma.
jority for Steward give below the names OF
the other successful candidates. Those newly
elected being placed in italics:
Mayor-W w: Towpes.
Chamberiain--O Coleman
Commissioner OF Reyenue--John r. Eehfes.
Collector of Taxes--G. v. Rambaut
Gauger-J. Y. Scott.
Commemorative Attorney-R. q. Pfgrdm.
Keeper Powder Magazine-Peyton Ahriend
Bailifs-John S. Hesks, Daniel Butts,
Besides numberless Aldermen, Constabies, hay
Scales Keepers etc, etc, whose names have
neither time nor inclination to give.
A duel took place yesterday near Wilmington,
N. c., between DIR. Wilkins and Mr. J. Flanner,
both of wilmington. wilkins was shot dead At
the third fire Cause of the duel-politics Time
does not permit of my giving full particulars.
h.
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Couurcesiounl.

WASHINGTON. May 5--Senafe Pugh, Of
Ohio, presented the resolutions of the Ohio Legis
lature, in favor of the admission of Kansas with q
free state constitution.
On motion of Mr.. Clayton, the Secretary of State
was requested to transmit the original journal OF
proceedings of the Board of American Commits
soners, convened at Paris, TO audit and liquidate
the claims of our citizens to French spolistion-
Mr. Bayard offered substitute for the bill re-
ported by the naval committee, amending the act
establishing the Naval Retiring Board, and pro
posing to restore all the officers displaced by that
Board, and investigate their fitness and caPabi
ty ~
The Senate then adjourned.
Hoase-The House passed the Senate bill ap
propriating S45 600 for deepening the channel
the St. Clair fats, in Michigan.
Mr. Clingman submitted resolution to the fol-
lowing effect That for the better protection OF
the persons and property of American citizens,
under the law of nations and rs secured by the
treaty with Central American, the President be
hereby authorized to employ the U. s. land and
naval forces, as well as volunteers, If necessary
to secure the safety of transit passengers Such
forces to be used by him in aid of the local author
ties to insure the rights Of the United States.
Mr. Jones, of Tennessee. / object to tfat reso.
luton; because it authorizes the President to take
possession Of Central America. We don't want
that now -r-,.
[Several Voices "Yes we do; let's take It."
The House adjourned without action on the re-
solution,
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Fire Arms.

The improvements made In FIRE arms are aston.
ishing. The weapons of warfare are now so highly
destructive, that had Capt Bobadil possessed one
of them, he could easily have made good his boast
that he could, single handed destroy whole ar.
my. The reader is familiar with most of the new
inventions for taking life with the utmost dispatch.
The most famous Of them, We believe, from IFS
connection with recent fanatical demonstrations
at the North. Is Sharp's Rife. We saw one of
these Saturday, at SutherlaaGs II il indeed . Gu
rious and Ingenious affair, and b doubt capable
Of all thadeadiy effect claimed for It, But while
there We were surprised 70 see . new improve.
ment in small arms that appears TO throw even
Cots Fire Shooter into the shade. This 10 called
the ''Volcanic Repeater" invented by Smith + Wss
son. It 10 not . revolver. The ball contains The
cap aud the charge Of ponder. and from seven to
ten are placed ct once In the tube Immediately m.
der the barrel and they can be discharged in rapid
Succession before reloading. They Ere with great
accuracy and force. The carbiues Of the same
patent carry load of24 balls. They are fred With
great ssss. Those who would see these rare In
ssnlons can do 30 By calling II suthsfiand's
~: ..lns q the land sssssss4 In Texas last
year h $500 900. 80 2 :
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/ HEADQUARTERS lsT RECT. Va. Vols
Richmond, May 5, 1855.

N HEADQUARTERS IsT RECT. Va. VOLS,
II Richmond, May 5, 1885.
tIORDER No 5
W L. THE commissioned and n0n.c0m.
missoned officers of the Regiment viii assemble for
training Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, the
18TH 18th and 14th Of May In full Summer Uniform,
on the Capitol Square, at Al O'clock p. n.
II. The Regiment viii parade on Thursday, the
18th day of May, in full Summer Uniform. The line
will be Termed on Broad street, the right resting
9th street. at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Ill. Companies will be provided with ten rounds
of blank cartridges. ..
". On this parade day. the Regiment will be mus
tered and inspected. The commandant of each COM
pany WILL on the morning of the parade deliver to
the Adjutant return Of the strength and condition
of his company, specifying the names of its members
the species Of force. and the number, quantity and
description of public ordnance ordnance stores arms
equipments and ammunition in its possession, when
received, and by what authority.
v John P. Ballard is appointed Commissary of Sub
sistence Of the Regiment with the rank of captain.
VI Sergeant w. w. Wood, of Company B, il ap-
pointed Commissary Sergeant of this Regiment.
VII. Henry B. Robinson and Hugh F. Patton are
appointed Markers to the Regiment.
By order of Col. August.
e.. D. TRUEHEART, JR,
6-td Adiutant
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CLOTHING AND r u X N ~ IKE At
~ AUCTIUN.-Will be sold on WEDNESDAY,
May 7th, at 10 o'clock, at our store, an Invoee Oh
Clothing consisting of 10 Cloths Coats; Cashmere
do; Goth Over do, % Tweeds do No |; n do do, No
2; IL Alpaca dol IS Summer do; gents Gowns II
pr Pants u Vests; doz Shirts, linen bosoms and col
lars - Silk Bonnets; ~ India Rubber Overcoats y
pair India Rubber Legsines
Will be added-An assortment of Linen Drillings;
Marseilles Satin and Silk Vestngs Merno, Silk and
Cotton Undershirts and Drawers: superior white
Shirts; Scarfs; Crsvats, &c.
Also-A lot of Talor's Trimmings, such as Buttons
Twist Vest Lsathers &c.
Household Furniture-A lot of Household Furni-
ture consisting of general assortment of well kept
Housekeep ping Articles.
The VI hole to be sold without reserve.
10 E.B. COOK CO.,
mv6 t@f Auctioneers
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rA,R-fhs cxsHonc Ladies FAR Il cofinshisn
Hall ia sull continued. and . great snany elegant
and useful articles are stiIi for sale We have beer
favored with specimen Of the thinss sold 1t the
refreshment table, and can say that they are most
excellent 81 s
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VALUABLE COTTAGE FARM FOR
Y sale, u miles North of Richmond adjoining the
residences of Garland Hanes and Jno. N. Davis
Kitchen and Barn thereon. and excellent well of
water 1t is admirably adapted for suburban resi-
dence, or q Market Garden
TERMs-One-third cash. balance on credit of one
and two years.
1 will also rent my present residence:
ISAAC L. CARY,
"a on 4th between Broad and Marshall sts.
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F1r0KTEp no RTHE DIsPAT u.
LATER fros knnsss -.nesia Jsnes not

:
81 LOUIS, Nay 5.--Letters received here fren
Wtstport Karlsas, says that hopes are entertained
of the recovery Of Sheriff Jonea.
Dol Sumner arrived 81 Lawrence on the 25th
N from, rors T,eavenworth with his whole com
msnd. II was threatened that tho people would
Ara inta The soldiers' tents Gov. Robinson, the
free State Governor, charged the act on the pro.
a. he aovernor would leave 1t to him he would
MIR. stringfeIlow had demanded to appear be
fore the Congressional investigating committed
either in person or by counsel, and introduce and
examine witnesses. This demand had been re.
f,,sed by Mr. Howard, chairman of the committee
The deputy Sheriff Of Douglass county, was
having wrts issued for over 100 citixena OF Law.
renee, charged with the commission Of crime, I'm.
der the territorial laws. s4sF
A standing army will be stationed at Lawrence,
until 1.-The arrests have been made, and the par
ties sent to Lecompton.
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Sardinia's participation in the Eastern war has
cost her about Is, 600 francs.
Hon George Bancroft has been invited to deliver
an Grafton in Worcester, Mass, on the fourth Of
July next
The Washington Union fatty contradicts ru.
NOR that President Pierce is about to decline q re-
election
The General Conference of the African Metho
dist Church well convene in Cincinnati to-day.
Mr.. Everett's address at Charlestown Mass
yielded $500 profit, which sum has been sent to
the ladies of Virginia.
The plate and other decorations of the table,
now owned by the city of Paris, are said to be
worth from eight to ten millions of francs.
]. H. Langley, gambler, formerly of Balti'
more, was found murdered in st. Louis last Wed
nesday. .
There were only "a deaths in Norfolk during the
month of April.
Robt. H. Buckner, of Lynchburg, has been ap.
pointed conductor on the Virginia and Tenne ssee
Railroad
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Rralu Havana,

NEW YORK, May 5.-The steamer Black War
rior, with dates from Havana to the 18th ult, has
arrived. There is 40 political news of impor.
lance.
The u. 8. steamer Water Witch sailed on the
Both March for Washington.
There were no foreign vessels in port.
Havana was healthy.
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BY GodAin e Appersen.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HOUSE
u AND LOT ON OREGON HfLLs-As Commis-
oner of the Circuit Court Of Henco, In the suit of
Cbsnpsls trustee W Reid, &c, pronounced on the
rh day of April 1885, shall proceed 20 sell ct public
auction on the premises, on SATURDAY the iItn dsy
oS Nav lass. ats o'clock, r NJ the house and lot on
Ore Hill now occupied by Mr.. Bernard Reid, hay
Ing front of Affect Bevidere street. and running
back 100 feet -. ,...r -
The house has three rooms besides Kitchen ana
,tore room. with front and rear porches.
TERMS: one-third cash, balance at SIX and tweiye
months for negotiable notes interest added ana title
retained Till last note Is paid and conveyanco order
dered by the court The taxes for 1883 TO be paid BY
the nnrcbaser w. GODDIN, Com'r.
P. g. At the same time and place will be sold the
adjoining Tenement, having the same 'front.' ana
mv6 GODDIN APPERsON, Aucts.
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Honor to Mr.. Buchanan in Washington
WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Common Counci
of this city have resolved to tender to Mr.. Blu
chanan public reception. The majority of ths
councils are composed of members of the Ameri
can party.
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THE LOST ON THE STEAMBOAT CUBA-The
Selma (Ala) Sentinel, of Saturday last, says:
II is generally believed now that there were at
least thirty persons lost on board the Cuba, and
among them tits believed there were several ladies
We have conversed with several persons who
were on board, and they all, far as we have con-
versed, agree that there must have been at least
thirty persons who persisted.
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observation-disclosures Victoria held draw.
ing room at St. James Palace, the 10th instant
at which the following presentations were made:
By Viscountess Palmerston--Mrs. Dallas, wife
of the United States Minister. By Mrs Dallas
Miss Dallas and Miss Sophia Dallas, daughters of
the United States Minister; Miss Ncklin. By the
United States Minister--Mr. Philip N. Dallas, Sc.
cretary to the Legation.
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LOST.

I OST-..The check of David ]. Burr, on
IL the Bank of Virginia. payable to No. us a "a
dated May 5th, for sixty dollars. All persons arc
cautioned against receiving the Same, payment Of
the check has been stopped. my ST.
I OsT.-On the nIght Of the 3Oth ultimo,
IL between the Columbian Hotel and the Dispach
Office, one 6 10 and one 90 NOTE. The finder viii
receive . reward of IS BY calling at this Once.
my Pts
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~Fair at COrinthian unll.--The ladies
of ST. Peters (Cathedral) congregation have opened
FAIR at CORlNT HAN HALL this week, to OBJ.
tain means for paying portion of the debt for en-.
arging their church. and they invite their friends and
the charitable public to come and patronize it. They
have hand numerous useful and ornamental arti-
cles which they will be delighted to dispose Of the
highest bidder. The Fair will close THURSDAY
evening. my6-St
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A yUv1tfLR oOMCKkr efv1e~s's~-
- - sndef ths 1ifsetion 81 II. e. b. 5iiITs
HEh. vii steke phase d Centenary ChsreA :.
THUhsDAY evening. May the tth, 1853, Il cs,oena
ssfisE Of soAe Duetts Tfios Chofrsss- t son
the most ropalAs eomposers--hs bssu sslsse.d q.
tnis oesssson, Among tasn, the Dustss. sCers
"The moon 10 bseming Ger he isks9 IT, ~.
whole % eose With the cesbrssed national IN
Star spangled ksnnerr with chorus Of ias sinssrs
Tickets OF admission, - cents TO b. had a Hs,,iS
Mnrfsy's and Woodbouse's book stores N, 81
late orehestr conductor, TO II. N. King 81 pe.ns,h
at present teesher Of Music In this city viii nrss;a
. :. ~ Z ..no roI.e. my 6-a.
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DEATH OF AN AGED NEeRo.-The Shreveport

DEATH OF AN AGED NEGKU.-1ne shreveport
Democrat of Thursday last, says:
We have to record, this week, the death Of pro-
badly the oldest man in Louisiana-the old black
man Jim, usually known as Dr. Jim. He died on
Saturday morning the 10Th inst, aged one hun
bred and twenty. four years, three months and
twenty-five days. He was born December "a,
1871, in Fredericksburg, Va, as the slave of Capt
John Carter, who served an officer during the
Revolutionary war. Jim was the body servant of
Capt. Carter and others through the whole period
of the Revolution was we'll acquainted with Gen.
Washington and most of the other distinguished
generals of the war, was at Yorktown and wit.
messed the last decisive struggle for independence
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Western NAVIGATION.

BUFFALO, May 3.-The steamer Empire sailed
this morning for Lake ports, and the brig Cano-
plus with freight for Chicago. Several sail YES
sells left this afternoon. There are only few
strips of ice now in sight
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w Sewing Machfnes.-.I have just re.
ceived lot of new improved machines, adapted for
fine and coarse sewing-a beautiful article-for sale
at manufacturers prices
, - P. HORTON KEACH,
81 Main street
WANTED-A yonng lady to operate on the above
machines at my store. r. h. X.
my est
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w Baths. Baths. Baths Hot, Cold
and Shower Baths can be had at all hours from
O'clock A. M. to 10 p M, at the Hair eating, Sha-
wing and Shs mpooning Saloon. under the American
Hotel Entrance on 1lth street. Single bath Is cts
or tickets for dollar. NH Il.
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MIR. Fillmore and APPROXIMATION.

Mr. F1IlmOfe ana f1issNOHInHtions
BOSTON, May 5-The Traveller publishes a let.
ter from Mr. Haven, former law partner of Mr..
Fillmore saying that there is no ground for the re-
port that Mr. F. will decline the American nomi-
nation. On the contrary, letters say that he Is
disposed to accept. 1t Is Mr.. Ravens opinion that
he Mill do
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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONFERENCE.-The hall
of Smith Nixon, at Cincinnati, capable of seat
ing 1000 persons, has been selected the place
in which to hold the democratic national conven-
ton
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r. First Baptist Church Fair...The La.
dies connected with this Fair have concluded to con-
tinue the same for some evenings longer. fresh
supply of useful and ornamental articles a. well as
supper will be served to their friends and patrons on
zach evening s4t ~ my Silt
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N BLUES, ANNIVEKSARY.-NO
~ HONORARY MEMBERS who have not obtain
mi ed their BADGES do 30 by calling A. A.
W Krischnian Honorary Sergeant, Main street. pre-
vious to the day of parade.
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS who desire to par
tcipate in the celebration, requested to leave
their names with Sergt. Krischman, from whom they
can also obtain BADGES for the occasion.
nv 6-St THE COMMITTEE,
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PASSENGERS PER STEAMSHIP JAMESTOWN, Par
IRISH, nsster, from New York:
p Acorn, Billps. VIM Lobrow, J Smith, Cha.
pin, Hon Eernando Wood and lady, Hirsh, Beck,
N Smith, " Sylvester, A Royster, Rohndine, C
N Dunlop, Dudley. A Sheldon and lady, C Rotl
weller and lady, C Howell, Hershman Mrs Capt T
S Hopkins, Mrs Trash, Mrs M Dryer, H Up
Bradley, L M Montgomery, 1 Paris, Mrs Paris,
Miss Ulschoeffer Z Markers and daughter, C d Hurd
and lady, w Keeling, daughter and son, and 10 in
Also, from NorfoIk-G jams, lady and family
Weed, H Smith. } Segar, Peake, w Noye,
Taliaferro, C Whittle, Mayo w Hendren, B
MoseIy and wife, w w Sylvester, @ Kneller r La
throp, Col M Hubbard, H Daughtrey, Miss M E
Hail. A w Redding, G Martin: Mrs Guyo, pr w
Upshur, Mrs Bellmsine, saml Watts, w A Walters
Wood.
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| Mr.. WARREN, the author of "fhe Diary of Late
| Physician" ''Ten Thousand Year." Sc, has made
successful debut in the British House of Commons
/ the question of education.
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RI NERVOUS sufferers .--itev. Iehn Lam.
ah1n hcaf him-he suffered long with tit gronchi'ls
Insfurs ~ has bsen restored and Is o8 6oins good
ssf15se a. Edins Elder in the FredefoksburE ~,
81 cures Of Cough, Ri umstism, Scrofals, Chls ana
y yer, nc.
70 the female sex, say IL Ii suited 10 all the dis
essea 10 which their decate conformation II subject
Lei the afflicted sa On TIN - having Il for sale. and
set descriptive pamphlet and see certifcstes Hesr
him and do likewise:
+ ! =" ;" BALrfMosE. Jan 2lth. 1856
Mesrs MORTIMER l. MowBRAY;
/ take pleasure In saying to you that have used
your "Hsmpton's Tincture" with great profit. From
serious throat ELECTION my general health had he
come very much impaired. when commenced TO use
"Hampton's Tfncture.1 found Its effects upon my
general health most salutsry. Ny nervous sys-
use. ~ go
/ have several times recommended II to my friends
and in every case, far ~ ! have been informed,
they have used It with success
Yours truly
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INV 6
By Taylor & Williams.

HOUSE AND LOT ONVENABLE, NEAR
II 18th STREET, AT AUCTION.--On MON
ses, will be sold frame house and lot the South
side Of vsnabls street, few doors of 18th street
and opposite the store OF r; A Blanksnship The
house has three rooms Kitchen &c The lot fronts
TERMS: One-third cash. balance at and years,
with interest and rA .5q.s sssa WILLIAMS Auc..
U At ROCKETTs At AUCTIoN.---On TUEo-
DAY, 18th May, after the sale by Messrs. Gardner
tn . premises will be sold tho frame tenement and
store, at the Southeast corner of Rockets and Elm
streets. recently occupied by Mr.. John r. Blanken-
a Tavern "T y '
The lot fronts 80 feet and runs back Ill feet
This of the best stores in Rockets for retail
TERMS at sale. TAYLOR & WILLIAMS,
my6 Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF FASHIONABLE
TON On SATURDAY, 10th May, at II O'Clock, A.
NJ, at the residence on North side of Fraoklin
street, doors of 10th street. and immediately
entire stock of HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture
therein, consisting of large aud splendid variety Of
the handsomest and most valuable articles usually
kept in the best far1iliesthe whole of which 10 In
the best ORDER being nearly new. Also, most supe
rior Piano.
Housekeepen are particularly invited to attend
TERMS: Cash ON delivery
By order of the Trustee.
my TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS, Aucts
A LARGE AND MOST v AL q B l. e
IA Staunton River Estate, in the county of Char
otte for sale at public suction.-By virtue of q deed
of trust executed to the undersigned by Isaac R. Wat
kins Esq, 1.-THE present proprietor,) shall on WE'D
NESDAY the 4th day of June next at the hour of II
o'clock, upon the premises, proceed to sell at public
auction that valuable tract of land Saunton
river in the county of Charlotte, known WALLACE
CREEK PLANTATION, containing by estimation about
1900 acres. There upon the tract that 800
acres of open land, of which $50 river Low
Grounds of surprising fertility, believed to be
rich the richest bottom of the river, and sixty
seventy more are Greek and branch fats also, very
rich and productive. Most of the high lands not
only very feItie but have been heavily manured at
great cost The sales from the estate for the last
year 1855) of wheat and tobacco alone amounted to
about So 600.
Wallace Creek Plantation is conveniently situated
for market being about 10 miles from Roam
oke station, the Richmond and Danville Railroad,
by the river and about miles from Mossngford Sta
ton, on the same road, by the country read.
Full possession of the land will not be given until
about the 1st of December but the purchaser will be
allow to seed a fall crop.
TERMs-One-ifth cash, negotiable note at 4
months, well endorsed with interest added and the
residue in four equal payments at 6. II Is and "a
months, with interest from the day of sale. Bond
and security will be required for the deferred pay.
ments, and the title to the property retained Fl
Mr.. Spain, the Oyerseer, who resides on the farm,
will take pleasure IN showing the land to persons
THos WATKINS, Trustee,
Providence Post Office, Halifax.
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Tickets One Dollar.

To be had at the Music Stores and at the Door
n Doors open at O'Clock; Concert commences at
8 O'Clock. my SIT