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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-28

CITY AssessOr.-We propose the name of
Mr. 5. n. DAVIS for the above office, and hope he
will at declare himsefa candidate for the same
He every respect qualified to fll the Office and
want q man that can command the confidence of
the people, MANY VOTERS
mi 21--5t
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By Alexander Mott.

MIGHT AUCTION Ar 1853 BROAD ST.
viii be sold at auction TONIGHT conmenc
ing at o'clock, at the of T. H. Owens No lSs
Broad street large and general assortment of gold
and silver Watches, Jewelry, Pencils Accordeous
Clocks, and general assortment of Fancy Articles.
Country merchants and citizens are requested to
attend, as bargains win be sold
NH 23-2t ALEX MOTT Ar.t
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BY Richard Canfhorn. A1cf-

E UhSITuRE, &C., AT AUCTION.--
mis- mohNiNd. at 10 o'clock, at INV store I
viii sell lot OF Furniture; consistng of hs;rs Rsd
steads Mattresses. Beds Desks, Tables &c
Old PAINTINGS-I will also sell al snle,d;5 nj
PAINTINGS Landscapes, Winter Scenes SC. by asu
penor artist R. CAUTHORN.
mn 20 Auctioneer
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TT To the Voters of the City of Rich
MoND.-Hsving been called through the papers
nd at the solicitation of friends present myself as
a candidate for the Office of CITY ASSESSOR If
elected promise to devote my undivided attention
to the duties of the Office.
eryrespectfuy,
,S,b l5-tdes & nAVIS
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BY Richard Caufhorn.

HORSES &C., AT AUCTION...On SAT.
IL URDAY 18th instant, at 10 O'Clock, the large
los eary ia rear of nv store win sell work Horses
!. fine Mare, Cart, new Buggy, street Wagon.
NH r. CAUTHoRN.
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no LOVERS OF coon CHEWING

TOBACCO -We have IN store large lot
% The finest Chewing Tobacco In the State; compri-
sing TIE celebrated Cisr1's Wine Sap Brand; Ross'
Inc Old cronoko, and Dilps Fig Tobacco There
brands were put mp expressly for sales, are now
faction TO every one who has tried them. We get
the pick q The choics crops snd will warrant they
cannot be excslled. For sale in any quantity. by
BENNETT, BEERS & FISHER,
NH u Urnfgista
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ROBERT R. HOWISON, }co-
by Larus e. shine.
MULCH CNWS.-WiII he sold. on .

IVA URDAY next at the Lot formerly in possession
of Mr.. Robertson, opposite the Gas Works, Cary
street. commencing at II o'clock, fine Mich
COWS, usedtto the City. all of which are good Mich
Cows and now giving milk. LARUS 4 SHINE,
NH
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Very respectfully, SAMPSON JONES.

At the request Of Mr.. Sampson Jones' l make
f'stement Of what occurred between Mr.. Fox and
himself IN relation to the card of MIR Fox declining
10 De candidate for the office of GuaRer On or
about The Sd inst, Mr. Jones on the dock guaepg
rome molasses, (for c. r. W. Co.. when about one
O'Clock Mr.. Fox came down on the dock TO see Mr.
Jones whilst in conversation they called me to them
and said IL was no secret. Mr.. Fox gave Mr. Jones
card declining TO be candidate for the Office of Qua
ger Mr. Jones said to Fox that he did want him
10 give the card unless il done of his own free
will and accord Fox replied that he gave it willingly
and cheerfuly, that re candidate, and did
intend become one. Jones then told Fox he ourht
10 have the card published Fox replied thst he had
10 money paw for the advertisement, that
do him no good and that he (Jonesl could hsvs the
card published if he saw fit, snd left the card with
ones (9+gned)
NH e CHAs. r. WORKMAN
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- - CELLENT FURNITURE, consisting of Pario1.
chamber, Dinng-room and Kitchen Furniture, Bar
and ONCE Fixtures, China and Glass Ware &c, &c.
at the United States Hotel at Auction-On Tuesday
April ist, commencing at ii o'clock. A. NJ at the
United states Hotel in this city, will be sold the en-
tire Furniture and outfit thereof CONSISTING in mart of
I@o Beds and Bedsteads complete go Mattresses to-
gether with the furniture for 60 rooms con,
slstng OF Bureaus, Wash stands Chairs Tables Look
ing tasses Carpets, NC. Also the furniture in two
rafiors comprising elegant Divans Mahogany Centre
rabies Chairs Mirrors valuable Carpets and Engra-
wings and splendid Piano. Also the dining room
iurnltnre, consisting of valuable Crockery China and
Glass Ware, Knives and Forks Silver Wares. Linen
Se &c; and the Bar and Office Fixtures, comprising
a handsome variety.
Hotel keepers and heads of families will here have
favorable opportunity for supplying themselves with
every article they may require in the housekeeping
ne as the stock is of superior quality was selected
with much care. has been but little used and the
greater part is as good as new.
sale will be positive, and will be continued from
osy TO day at the same hour as above stated.
until completed. ''A'''
TERMS-Sums under $500 cash, over that amount
months credit, for approved egotiable paper with
interest added. TAYLOR Il WIIITiMS
nMSmSouIxu mn "a Auctloneers.
INSTRUMENTATION to unavoidable cir
cumstances, the above sale has been postponed to
MONDAY, the 7th of April, at the same hour
NH 10 n T. w
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BY Taylor & VILLA ms.

L IA n SALE Or HOUSE AND LOT
fnnENhiCO COUNTY, NEAR THE CITY or
rn..d M 9NpyPursuant to the provisions deed exc
eat1 81 eS n featman and A. H. Yeatrnau. his wife
go DAY OF May 1855 and recorded in the Clerks
oioe Oh hennco County Court. csnveyins TO ma ma
ceitain real estate mentioned and described
E .ns sara deed, to secure the Mechanics' BUILDING
una no ASsociation of the city of Richmond we shall
on SIst day Of March 1885, ffair if other
~ tnen on the next fair day thereafter at o'c,k
M. on the premises SELL at public auction to the
9iooer for cash, the property conveyed in
sara eeed and described certain piece parcel or
r 70. OF land iy'ns and being in the county of Hem
nco near and adjacent to the city of Richmond
Ifohtlng twenty-six feet on the northern side of
n. Q! Clay street. as extended in the county of
nenrlco and running back right angles one him.
ored ieet to an alley ten feet wide, and on which
salo lot brck tenement stands being the eastern
tenement of the two which were erected by Jesse
Franklin during the year 1887 - 'e''e
F.V. SUTTON JR,
CHAS. C. Elicit 1Trustees
CHAS. Z. ANDERSON,S
NH ids
+. 5. Although the terms of the deed reouire n
cash SALE we are authorised say that it is probable
mat may be SO arranged, az to afford credit upon
the greater portion of the purchase money
THE TRUSTEES
TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS, Auctioneers
NH 22---tds
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L MILES FROM MANCHESTER, ON THE
MAIN COURTHOUSE ROAD, FOR SALE AT
AUCTION.-Wil be sold, on MONDAY the Slst
March, 1885, on the premises commencing at o'ck
P. NJ, the farm located as above, called 'Kuhns
containing, by recent survey, 773 acres The build
inss on the place sufficient for small family
There is fine mill seat and mill dam on the farm
which is well adapted to gris mill; besides there is
fine stream of spring water which would make an
excellent situation for paper mill.
TERMS: One-fourth cash; balance at s. and 9
months for negotiable notes. interest added and title
retained until last note is paid Taxes for the
sent year to be paid by the purchaser
GODDIN APPERSON,
NH "a Auctiopeers
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MARCH 18th, 1856
z GentIemen-.Y our call upon re in the


~ GentIcmen--Y our call upon re in the
papers of to-day signed by 1876 members of the Ameri
party, added to the personal appeals of similar
nature which have been made by many others afford
uumistakeeblo evidence of the public conviction that
great injustice done by the Nominating Con-
yent'On Cd last Thursday night You say truly that if
Mr Fox had not announced, through the city papers,
he not candidate thereby inducing ry friends
TO believe / should have opposition that they
would have attended the meeting and conferred upon
the nomination. Many of them, you do have
assured that had there been signs of Op
POSITION that they would have attended, and others
that they left the meeting under the impression that
| would receive the nomination by reclamation in
the case of other old officers against whom oppo-
siuOn had been previously announced. Under these
circumstances having been led by Mr. Fox to be-
heve that he would not be csndidate-he having
Voluntarily, Of his free will, declared to
the presence of Mr.. Charles I. Workman, Nv hose
statement see below, and to the public through
authorized publication IN the newspapers, and haV
ing Notwithstanding all this, become candidate be-
fore the Convention at late hour of the nj ght when
q charge publicly made that had extorted the
card. well made privately that had not
by eXtorted hut had published it without authority
which caused some gentlemen, as have since learn
ed TO change their votes. these charges have been
entirely disprOved and overthrown by the appended
card Of Nh Worthsm,l when most of my friends had
left, and when II too late to inform them and
others OF the accusations that had been brought
against me- and having discharged the duties of the
Office which have held for TWO years faithfully and
IL the satisfaction of the trade, abundant evidence of
which have in my possession Under these circum-
''ances therefore, shall most gratefully accept the
ottcc II II shall be the pleasure of my fellow citizens
10 elect me, and every exertion in my power to
merit the appreciation of the people.
Very respectfully, SAMPSON JONES.
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T ARGE NUMBER OF LOTS ON THE
~ MEADOW BRIDGE ROAD, NEAR TO ACAD-
ENVY HILL, FOR SALE AT AUCTION-Ou
TUESDAY, April Ist, 1856, will be sold on the pre-
misses, commencing at o'clock, large number of
lots situated as above, some of which are admirably
located for building purposes, whilst others are well
suited for gardening, and some really fine meadow
lant A plat of the lots can be seen at our Office
TEaNs:-l-Sd cash, balance at and 8 months for
negotiable notes interest added and title retained till
Last note is paid The taxes for the present year to
be paid by the purchaser.
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DOWHATAN HOUSE, The Legislature
l. having adjourned have now a number of
comfortable and suitable for families or single
persons, and on very reasonable terms. Persobs de-
string board would do well to apply to
NH "a JOHN DARRACOTT, Proprietor.
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TIME SALE OF THE FURNITURE in
L the American Hotel, is withdrawn by order OF
the beneficiary In the deed.
mh g-a JN0. A LANCASTER, Trus'ee
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BY Thomas w. keesee,
fOfice with Geo. J. Sumner, No. 20 Pearl ST.

FAMILY HORSE, TOP BUGGY AND
Il TWO MULES FOR SALE AT AUCTION
Will be sold on SATURDAY morning, the 18th inst,
10 o'clock at the regular horse auction lot the
gas works, one very superior family Horses dark bay;
years old warranted sound and kind in harness.
One good tcity made) second hand Top Buggy; two
good work Mules.
Also several saddle and harness Horses.
TH0S. w. KEFSEE,
NH y Auctioneer
ADDITIONAL-Willb be added to the above sale
one very fine bay Horse. four years DID, warranted
sound and works well in single aud double harness
THOMAS w. KEESEE,
NH
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L. L Will be sold, on SATURDAY next at the large
and commodious Horse Lot, near Central Depot
commencing at 10 O'Clock, one fine Horse, Buggy and
Harness; one Top Buggy, one Hack
ADDlTIONAL-Two fine Mich Cows, now fresh
to the pail; good work Horses several fine Mules
good Wagon and Carts. LARUS l. SHINE,
NH % Auc.s
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ID to ne Nv lama RaiH 49,. 4. .lusL eAecnIeo

Sale conducted by TAYLOR L WILLIAMS, Aucts.
NH q
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SHEK1FF,S SALE OF LOTS NOS. D
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Cbes
terfield in the of Martin, &C. against Weis-
ger, &c." pronounced ON the 9th November 1855 l
on MONDAY, the SIst of March, 1856 at O'clock p
NJ, (if fair; if not, the next fair day) handsome
half acre Lots, Nos. % and "a in the plan of Man
CHESTER situated on Porter and Perry Streets and be-
tween Harrison street and the corporation line.
TERMs-One-half cash; balance at months for
bonds with good security, retaining lien on the land
for further security The taxes for the present year
to be paid by the purchaser.
GEORGE w. SNELLINGS,
Sheriff of Chesterfield county
Sale conducted by GoDDIN APPERsoN, Aucts.
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FINO THE PUBLIC..-All persons having
l. claims against me will present them fer pay
ment, and those indebted to will call and ssfte
Them it being my intention to leave the city in two
weeks. HENRY HYMAN,
NH N-6t So Main street
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A ARMORY MONTGOMERY GUARD,1
"a March 26, 1856. :
I'll The Company will assemble for Drill
W on FRIDAY, 18th, at y O'Clock, p. M.
By order of the Captain.
NH N-2t JOHN MCDONALD, o. s.
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NKUGs AND MEDICINEs--Pncked for


kHCGs AND Observation-Disclosures for
~ the country trade at very low prices, to prompt
buyers, IN quantities to suit.
An examination Of our stock and prices is respect
fully solicited.
BENNETT, BEERS FISHER,
mn 70 Druggists L25 Main street.
4 LBEMARLE PIPPiNs..-IO bbIs. nice
4 Ai6emarle Pippins, just received; for sale by
NY % LOUIS J. BOISSIEUx.
'oCOA NUTs.-1 500 fresh Cocoa Nuts
~ Just received; for sale by
mn ~ LOUIS j. BOISSIEUX
STEAM CAkDi Es.-Manufa daily
- and Tor sale IN any quantity, warranted unsui-
sed by any in the world for sale the factory lg7
Main street. LOUIS 4 ROSaTEIfY
:ln0n YAHDs.--:SOOU yards OF Spring
1oOO and Summer Prints, all styles, tea,ranted
~. 90 Jode at Il eta per yard just received and for
'a4e oy SlLAS l.. JOHNSON,
mh ~ No 81 Main street.
MAGSETD~ELECTRI MACH MES,
~. Tor medical purposes, combining simplicity OF
aliansemeDt with durability, portable, not liable to
sel cut OF order, and cheap; for sale by
LAiDLEY K ROBINSON,
Chemists and Apothecares
mn 20 4th and Franklin street.
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zoo BUSHELS UOKNatiEAl., 20 barrels
CUU Pippin Apples " store and for sale oy
nh q6-st PETERS. MARTIN Il co
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DOOR PLATES, &C.
AID IL INEI MD

X KUUh
~ Mr.. II. WELLAND having again returned
Philadelphia, will remain in this city tDo toeeks,
and to all those who DESTROYS of having their
name ENGRAVED ON A PLATE for their doors,
he will furnish Albata plate with NAME for two
dollars and upwards, warranted not to corrode. All
kinds of PLATES, such tbese--Pew Doors, Engine
Plates &C. and he remains here but for weeks,
he trusts that all who desire plate will call early.
Orders left at the store of w J. Bartholomew will
be punctually attended to. NH 25 --6ts
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BOARDING.

ROARDINGs..An admirable front room,
ID second story, Is now vac ant st Mrs. BOOKER,S
Boarding House, on Bank, between 9th and 10th
streets mr. ~ e.
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Al MECHANIC GUARD--Attend a meet
IA ing of your Company on SATURDAY EVEN
nj ING next, at thaifpast O'Clock, at Lafayette
w Hall. Every member is requested to attend as
business of Importance will be brought before the
meeting.
By order of your Captain.
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IL For sale privately of Land in CHESTERFIELD
about one mile from the Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad, and nine miles from Richmond. The tract
contains COS acres a of which is in original
growth, the balance is cleared. The improvements
consist of large framed dwelling and other
outhouses, with well of excellent water. Apply to
THOMAS B. SADLER Chesterfield,
Or to H. J. NUNNALLY, Manchester.
NH sS-fms
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T ARGE Sale OF Valuable AND Elk.

TAYLOR Il WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
NH 22---tds
Demoine courier., 1856-12-25
Sale Of the Cnrleyy Property.

By way Of a%videnc,ng The confidence
Of sseacious business men 10 the future
growth and prosperity OF Ouumwa, we
chronicle a considerable transaction 10
Town Properly, which took place Ias'
week. the sale by Or. Wood Of The Cur.
lev House Properly. TO Messrs. Snch-
81, Crone & G lson. for The sum of SIC :
OCO par, on time At ten per cent. The
purchasers were lessees u the properly
a, the time. q, we believe $1,000 rent.
The transaction. we trust, will be mu
TALLY advantageous 10 all parties. DR..
God realizing. W. presume, a handsome
sun for his enterprise; and Messrs. s. Il
Co.. securing , desirable properly, which
ss owners, they will have every induce
msns to improve and make productive 10
them, and a benef, to tie place.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-25
Notice Of Estrays.

VYfAKEN up by John southard, living In Center
Township, wapclio county, Iowa, on the 18th day
OF Dec. 1856, a. Etrays 3 head OF neat cattle OF the
following description, to-wit One COW with . bell on,
= white face, swallow fork In The right car, an underbit
In the left ear. ave years old; One COW, eight years old,
crose of the left ear, color red With white back One
COW six years old, swallow fork, underbit, red and white
coior; One S-year old, swallow fork In each ear; One
S-year old steer. underblt In the right ear and swallow
fork In the same. red neck and legs; One 2-year old COW,
white face, underbit In che right ear and swallow fork
In the same; One 3-yoar old He,fcr with underslopes in
each ear and swaiiow fork In the right ear; One red
heifer mo ear marks, three years old; One yearling
heifer Without ear marks, red with a lined back. APP
praised a. el2i 90. JOSEPH n. CAMPBELL,
ottumwa. Dec. rs, Clerk.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-25
THE COURIER.
THURSDAY -. DEC 25.
b L A N X 8.
DLANK NOTES and other Blanks, Just print
II ed, and for sale 1t this ooice.


Will please turn TO ~ha, has been pub
l'shed in every number Of the paper she
pas, year on the IL, page under tho head
oi TERMS. where they will find i, sta
ted that The terms Of the paper are 1850
invariably IN ADVANCE, aud hat where
payment 10 not made in advance, % 90
within six months; 90 SO within the
year. % 90 Al the expiration Of the year
The present year commenced a, No. "A
Vol. z. when the office was 2urchas
ed by the pfrsen, proprietor. and close,
consequently with No. 81 Vol. 8, ,h+
p'esrn, number. W. offered sometime
ago, 10 receive from all deIinquen,s the
pas' year. % 90 for the pas, snd coming
wear, or in full to No ~ Vol. 8; J.nua.
~. lst 1858. We are thus expIici,. ,ha'
all vi friends may understand US.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-25
Next weeks Courier.

Tia lsl No. Of q ne volume, accord.
ing to out reckoning, will make i,s up.
pearsnce on Thursday. January LIST, mex,
our regular day Of publication. We de-
sign to publish an article 10 that number,
exhibiting TO some extent. the present
condition. and prospects Of
Ouumwa, and W. snail be obliged to our
citizens for such Information relating IL
the business, professions, societies.. g..
a. may be useful and as they may be dis.
posed TO furnish. Those who cou,em.
plate advertising The coming year will
do well u hand in their favcrs go a. 10
secure = place IN the Is. No., an extra
edition Of which will be printed. The,
will confer a favor by handing such mat.
Ter in this week il convenient.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-25
Unfortunate Casualty.

AZ The bird Curlew wss berg raised
10 is PEDESTAL in front Of the Curlew
House. yesterday afternoon. tho ro?e
attached 10 i, broke. letting the bird fal,
a considerable distance 10 the ground,
"ccasioniDg 90 much injury a. to proven
's being raised uu,il after undergoing n.
ps'rs. Quite . number Of ps.sons wsr,
standing ear the spot when The bird fell
but We are happy 10 say. no one vas in.
ju.ed.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-25
Perfumery at EImendorf's

- AAAk1OAANAV1A
Il affords Us great pleasure 10 mo r
known the elaine Of our business meu
upon pubic consideration; bu, i, i. fire..
quent!y out OF our power ,n do so intel
ligen,y when we stlempt il, from ,he
fact tina, we are unable to 60 unto the
stores of our merchants sven Of onr I'D
Ser'lsers, and purchase specimens of ,hs,r
rich goods, from inspiration Of which 10
pen l. commenda.ory article. Our friend
Elmendorf. of Apoihecary's Hall. IL
R'chaIds' new building, appreciates ,his
difficulty, and thereby furnishes evidence
moe, conclusive Of being M, onlv an
accomplished Druggist, bu, also a bd.,
ness man Of no ordinary shire wdness aud
~sagaci,v. For instance, he has Eau DE-
Cologne . very superior article OF his
own manufac,ure. Quo Of Rose. ard es.
cry other conceivable and desirable al.
ticle for the toilet. and wishing to max.
mis- fsci known TO tie Ladies, place,
most generous specimens. and mos, graf
flying TO The senses upon our liable accom-
panied b. The mos. polite and del,ea,.
Of notes. begging our acceptance &c.
Of course. We expsess our gratitude il
the CoURIEa. snG . rush to Elmendorf',
10 the consequences, q, least va hap,
i, will be for he deserves il. By III.
way. We would hin' 10 smoking gentle.
men. that cigass can be found q. Elmen,
Jorf's that will bear putting remarkably
we'll.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-25
CARD.

VuNtsE Subscriber respectfully informs the public,
that he has opened a room over John Devinis Store
ON Front Street, for the purpose Of giving lessons In
Vocal and Instr umental Music.
The Piano, Melodeon, Flute, violincello, and other wind
or strtnged Instruments, taught according to the best
method. A good Melodeon will be kept In the room for
the benefit Of pupils. For farther particulars enquire
Of WILLIAM DAGGETT
Dec. is, D6-n42 Ct