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GRAND TOURNAMENT
BY THE
HENRIC0 LIGHT DRAGONS,
In honor Of the approaching Anniversary Of the
CAPITULATION AT YORKTOWN.
THE HENRIC0 LIGHT DRAGONS

WILL HOLD THEIR
TIL IR ID ANNUA AL TOURNAMENT
At the STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR GROUNDS,
the city of Richmond, on that day, tthe 18th OF
octoberl aud they here extend a cordial invitation
to each and every chivarOus Knight OF the land 90
manly but boodiess contest with them for the APP
proving smile Of Beauty, to be won by the most ex-
pert Horsemansbp and skilful use OF the Lance.
The Tournament will be governed by the following
regulations, which will be strictly observed:
i. Martial Law shall govern the Tournament, and
the Stl1cteS 1ltter and Iec0TuE VIII be maintained
2. No one shall enter the gates on horseback, but
Marshais, Knights and Lancers; carriages may on
ter but occupy positions assigned them by the Mar
shals.
8. No one can enter the lists but knights in cos
tune and Lahcers OF the Troop. The invited Knights
viii wear devices ana costumes TO suit the hncy 81
the but Lancers Of the Troop Will wear full
uniform with devices or scarfs OF their own selec-
ton. (knights without costume, device or scarf,
l. A; 3 a'cisok the morning of the 18th the Troop
will occupy e'e Far Grounds, with closed gates, to
arrail 2e for the ceremonies of the day. At =
cort of Lanccrs will proceed TO the Central Hotel,
where the invited Knights Will be in readiness to
move III column with their escort t. the held OF the
At 10 o'clock the gates viii be opened, and at II
blast of the trumpet will announce the opening OF
not yet posted when the orator OF the day will
charge the Knights III an appropriate address, imme-
diately after which the fitting will commence.
As as the contest is over, the victor VIII be
proclaimed by name and title, and will thereupou
of Homer will then be prociaimed; AMI will select
their respective Maids of Honor. Tue Knights will
then be paraded in front Of the Judges stand to salute
the Queen and Maids of Honor, wnen the long roll,
thrice repeated will announce the close of the Tour
nament.
AGrand Ball will he given in honor of the chosen
Queen, at the Central Hotel, at 9 O'Clock p. NJ OF
the same day. when the Queen and Maids of Honor
will be duly crowned and invested.
Tickets to Ball 50; to the Tournament, 30 cts one
ticket admitting gentlemal and lady
Children under II years cid will be admitted to
the Tournament two ticket.
Tickets to be had at the principal Hotels and Book
stores. oc l6-6t
HH knights intending TO ente~ the contest on the
10Th must call at the Central Hotel by Saturday
the nth and register their upon the list,
Npl,i vii ba left with he prpUretOr
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From Rockingham,
[coaREsroSnESoE OF THE RICHMOND DAILY Dis2ATeI.l

icoRREsroSnESGE OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH ]
HARRls0NBuLG, VA, Oct. Is, 1857.
Tho case of the Commonwealth against William
X. Jones, on the charge of stealing -four from the
mill of john Miller, Port Republic. was
brought before the Circuit Court on last Friday.
Saturday aud Monday was occupied in examining
The witnesses, the principal of which was Mrs Ss-
rah Randall, widow of Jeff. Randall. Jones an
acConplce of Randall in all his transactions. The
case was given to the jury late on Tuesday even
ing. and on Wednesday AFTERNOON they returned a
verdict OF guilty, and fixed his punishment at four
years Imprisonment in the PenieHtiGry.
The Court is now engaged in civil business, this
being the only criminal case ON the docket
The Grand Jury made y indictments on Thurs
day last, viz: for assault and battery: for dis
tHrbing Worship Il for retailing the ardent with
out a license.
Mr.. Jacob Neff, living on Brooks Gap, raised on
tiaree-fourths OF an acre, thirtythreo bushels of
wheat this season. VALLEY.
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g.
The Mechanics Institute.

This most useful institution will commence its
Fourth Annual Exhibition this evening, in the
great hall over the old market. We learn that a
very fine collection of specimens Of Mechanical and
Household industry and ingenuity has been accu-
muIated for the occasion. See advertisement.
The opening address will he delivered by Mr..
JOSEPH HALL. himself a mechanic-beiug a mill
wright and architect lie is gentleman not only
of fine mechanical genius, but a man of talents,
and we anticipate from him a very fine address
The Institute, whose purposes and merits we
have so often explained and commended, deserves
the ardent and liberal support of our citizens and
trust they will encourage it by full house to-
night the first Of this years exhibition.
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DIED.

Sunday morning, 18th iust., JAMES ELY. Only
son OF Robert A. aud Mary h. Lancaster, agsd
Ills funeral will take place from his fathers roai
deuce, one mile from the city on The bFonSe isTn nm
friends ard acquainfances OF tho ianiIy are hfieu
to attend.
OBITUARY.
Eulogiurss can DO the dead no good. But when
one who has mGTed among us for many, lilany years
who has been Unidentified with the community ~ po-
slti0ns OF honor and trust, and who through long
and eventiul life has so demeane hmse Us 70 iea a
no room for the suspicion Of wrong to attach 70 MIN;
is called upon to wrap the dFapery OF the lhneiai
couch around him. and lie down as 1t we're to pleas
ant dreams, it is mete that some record OF hs e NC
made as an example to those who come after him
The subject of this sketch, SAMU kL CHAW FoltD,
was born ~ the Howieids. Orange county. hoftu
Carolina in l775 In 1871 he removed To PetersuEg =,
where for manv years he was engaged III fnefcahtiiS
pursuits, and where by his sterling INTEGRITY anu
cial manners no gained the confidence oil nus si-
low citizens. that he called upJn TO represent to
town in the General Assembly. THIS honor, now
ever, he declined In lS22 he removed 70 hlchmohu'
VIII are for three years he conducted politcai new
paper under the name of the "F}TgtAid iLnsS; 40
an Editor he displayed much ability anu as s,iti'
rist and humorous writer ne stood without @
the duties OF Commissioner in Ciiancery fof w
wards of 80 years he filed the office Of Clerk 10 the
Courtof Enquiry for the 39th Regiment Of virginia;
repeatedly elected member fthe comm IN nan
and uutii mis- removal to Richmond again; "hSn &c
cnrred few months previous to ms deathe heia tue
Office Of City Surveyor Ia ADDITION 10 these positions
he for many years prominent member OF the
Masonic Order and discharged with fidelity tue Of
fee of Secretary, both to the Blandord and Peters
burg Lodges, at different periods.
II final leave Of Earth where for more than tear
years he had been sojourner was "a peaceful
and quiet as his long life was honorable and useful
Until within few hours of his summons ne Gad Deen
moving about among the members OF ms family
with but slight complaint, and had retired iof lile
night without aid; but ERE morning the summons
came and he passed away without a struggle vi
him it may be truly said: ''lIe approached the grave
like who wraps the drapery OF his couch around
Is
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admit 81 their reception after the hour named.
The address Of the Rev. Dr. Read, Pastor OF the
United Presbyterian church of this city, before the
General Convention Of the Young Mems Christian
Associations held in this city in May last has been
published by request Of the Convention in the re-
port Of their proceedings. II Is one of the most
ehaste and eloquent productions of this able dr.
vine, The following sentiments, wise and truthful,
would, if generally acted upon, accomplish great
things for the peace Of society.
There are subjects and methods in respect of
which IL IL obvious that good and true men may
honestly asrtr and this difference Of opinion may
exist among those to whom must be conceded equal
honesty, intelligence and consceniousness. Suca
difference has been exhibited in all ages. and in al
most every department of
moral and religious feelings tastes and habits
SEINE points, perhaps quite the most important
and those that unquestionably true, as relating
to these subjects, believed, and held snbstan~
TALLY alike On these points, individuals are
agreed; and each has an equal claim, AS the case
may be, the confidence and respect of his fellow
for his opinions in regard TO 0ter points wherein
they dlftr. Here, then, Is a broad and firm mid
die ground Of unanimity, standing which, each
may kindly listen to. and calmly consider, the
opinions of the other In the exercise OF that cari
~ which each claims for himself; and thus, each
may impart aud derive benefit. But quite too sell
dom is this the spectacle.
1t is TO be lamented that the middle ground of
ties may gracefully blend in pleasing and practical
nnion is not the popular position. in medic tutis-
siblas ibsS is not generally the accepted maxim of
wisdom. The things about which men may reason
ably differ--things concerning which, with more
light, each might greatly modify his peculiar opin
ions land that needed light the product perhaps,
of the cultivation of dignihed character f-these
points of disagreement are too often put in the
foreground of thought, feeling aud conversation
are magniiied into an undue Importance; are made
the passwords of sympathy, confidence aud respect
And now parties formed: distance aud eoldness
grow apace truth lies between the two extremes
aud yet a mans reputation is at stake on both
sides If he joins neither. He must go over to the
camp of the the other Of the extremists, or
suffer the cross-ire of both, when, between
not few parties dispHtants, it may be difficult
TO decide which has the most of truth and honor
or, indeed, whether there be much of truth or
honor with either.
The ancient definition which characterized man
as "a thinking animal" must have been sufficiently
complimentary TO the honorable feW of any age;
whilst il must be confessed that calm patient man
well-poised thought and investigation is not the
general habit of the present age. it, indeed, it has
been of any ycaerat ion of mankind.
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MORE NEWS FROM THE NORTH

tvA Good morning. Colonel what's your hurry2-
news, Colonel! Why, that wonderful woman Of the
age at %, Norvall House Main street? My wife and
a fear of witcheraft, and wished me TO 20 first. /
have been and found her to be perfect lady | was
bigotted against oretelling events but she La,
actually converted me fr find there is no black
art, or white art or any other art than the art OF
truth IN her seience and must say that the absurd
and foolish idea that some people mbibe that it is
superstitious, Unlawful or sinful to study astroIogy
Is q great msiake-one moment of unprecedented and
wise reelection will convince YOU to the contrary
The Scriptures positively declares that the stars and
planets were created and placed in the armament for
signs which should come to pass &c. Aaicu Cant
cal on the Madame and satisfy your curiosity.
EH- Price only ST. 90 M XII
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a. THEATRE.--We would respectfaIl

I Esv,Y| IEEATEE.--WH WUUNI TS5peCtIuIIy
take tbs liberty of saying wsrd in praise of those
Who 80 richly deserve IT, We reor to the talented ar
tists now playing ut our Richmond Theatre. On FRI
day night we had the pleasure Of seeing Mr.. j. b..
Studley ard Miss Fanny Moraut in Bulwers play OF
tho Lady of Lyons" The acting was up TO life
Mr StuIIey s an ornament to the profession, and
Miss Morant interior 10 none. Messrs. Barron and
others performed their parts very ereditably. We
lava long enisyed the untirifg Efforts of Mr. kunkel
to please the pay-going public. He has introduced
upon the Richmond stage many of the bright stars
IN the profession. hut have no hesitation in say
ing HAT amongst the present Stock Company at the
Marshall" there are some whose light has never
been eclipsen by any Company that has been in
Richmond We would name J. Il. Studley and Ed
win Adams whom we are proud to say, are players
In Richmond. They ornament stage whore Forrest
aud Booth have stood and in social life, heightened
gentlemen Mrs Phillips deserves to be mentioned
in hcst praise for her superior acting and truthful
delnpatons OF all the characters she has undertaken.
Many thanks TO Messrs Kunkel Co., for bringing
such PLAYERS amongst us. IL.
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THEATRE-The beautiful spectacle of I" The Ice
Witch. or knight of the Frozen Hand" attracted
a great number of persons to the theatre Satur day
night, and, IL hearty applause can be regarded as
an indication, made very favorable impression
1t will be reproduced tonight, together with the
amusing comedietta of "The Lady and the -
in which Miss Fanny Morant appears.
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New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE steamer Asia arrived
here this morning With Liverpool dates to the sd
inst, (antieipat ted She brings l30 passengers and
$4,000 in specie. She passed the Europa on the
afternoon Of the Id and the Baltic on the morning
Of the 9Th On the afternoon of the eth she passed
the steamer Persia.
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PENNSYLVANIA RANK,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct IA rumor prevalent
here this morning that the Pennsylvania Bank had
made an assignment. causing much alarm and ilut-
tering in the stocks The ramor is authoritatively
contradicted by the Directors, who declare that the
subject has not been preached nor entertained by
any member
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BANK SuspENsIoNs-The Farmers Bank at Char
lottesville branch of the bank in this city, has
suspended specie payment. Her specie funds are
ample for all banking purposes.
The branch of the Exchange Bank, in Abingdon
Va, suspended on Wednesday last.
The branch banks in fredericksburg, Va, are
still specie paying institutions.
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NEW ORLEANS Oct. 16.-The run on the Banks has
snbsided and confidence ia restored. No further
failures are announced. The suspended free Banks
anticipate an early resumption. Money Is easier
and business affairs are more cheerful.
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We have received pamphlet copy of an address,
to which we have before made reference, delivered
before the Alumni Association of the Columbia Col
lege, D. c., June %, 1857, by Rev. r. Ryland,
President of Richmond College, Va. 1t is All able,
philosophical and patriotic production.
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Suspension of The Bank Of Rock
bridge.

[CoRREsP0NDENcE og TIE RICHMOND DAILY DIsPATCn.l
LEXINGTON, Va, Oct lGtii 1857.
In consequence Of the suspension of the Farmers
and Exchange Banks of your city, the Directors
Of the Bank of Rockbridge met this morning,
and determined to follow suit. Referring to the
earl of the PresideG. Of this Bank published
recently in your paper, this resolve is rath-
er humiiating, especially it is known that no
demand for specie of any consequence has been
made. 1t is said that draw OF some six on seven
hundred dollars, made yesterday from the
Mountain City but surely this would not he a
sufficient reason for shutting down SO suddenly.
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The University--TumD OF Stu
GentS-RutcS about the Currency Rcccjcabje for


CORRESPONDENCE or TIE RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Oct. Is, 1851.
Your correspondent Alpha" in this mornings
Dispatch, says the number of matriculates at the
University is "much smaller than expected pro
badly owing to the decision OF the Faculty not TO
receive notes on banks that have suspended specie
payments" 1t may be that the number is smaller
than alpine" expected: but have the best au-
thority for saying, that it is larger than it ever
was before at this period of the session. At
least five hundred and fifty students had leave
to matriculate at the date of his letter, and
the number has been increased since. 1t is be-
leved that not less than 600 students are now at
tending the lectures, of them on temporary
leave, in anticipation of the receipt of funds to
matriculatc. No difficulty has occurred la respect
TO the kind of notes receivable in payment of fees.
The Faculty has prescribed no rule en- the subject
having no authority to do The patron is the
receiver of the fees, and SUCH he is governed in
the discharge of his duties, by the enactments of
the Board of Visitors. He has observed the same
rule since the beginning of the present session that
has been in force heretofore, to wit to receive any
currecy offered by the student but invariably at his
risk Under this rule the student receives the ben
eft of any premium upon his funds, and loses any
discount upon the same. About one-third Of the
fees of the present session have been paid in uncur-
rent notes. Most of those on Virginia Banks have
it is said, already been disposed Of and no difficulty
is apprchended in dsposing of the remainder at par
No loss has occurred nor is any likely to occur t.
students tie present session, from the payment of
their fees in the notes Of any of the Virginia Banks
reputcd solvent NJ
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noAN. KING { co. OF ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16-The alleged failure of Messrs.
Doan, King & Co, and Collins, Kirby Co., OF this
city, published the authority of private dis
patches, is authoritatively contradicted. There
has been no foundation for the assertion and these
firms are regarded as amongst the most response
bic houses in the city.
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DUBUQUE. Iowa, Oct. 1S-In p counties, Samnels,
for Governor, gains $500 over Fremont S
vote; 20 counties yet to hear from. The demo-
Gratis have gained IA members Of the Assembly
thus far.
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LATER FROM THE BRAZfLs.-By the arrival Of the
ship Imperador, we have later adyices from Rio
and Pernambuc0. At Rio coffee had fallen 100 a
200 refs per arobe, for ordinary lots, while the
perior grades were fully sustained. Flour was
without animation. At Pernambuco, the stock q,
flour was about 5000 bbls. partly held by specu.
lators. The quotations for the market were ST. a
500 for American.
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AhREsr OF BANK PREsIDENr-In Philadelphia. ON
friday last, Ar VIM Wainwright, President of the
commercial Bank, was arraigned ON the charge ~
na""s committed perjury in his Official canaci,v
<,'ef partial investigation the case was postpon.
cd until Wednesday next.
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AFFAIRS IN ST 10;

ST. LOUIS. Oct 17.-There has been no run on the
banks to-day. The rumored suspension of the Bank
Of Missouri is untrue. and the Directors hope to
weather the storm as they did in 1887.
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Rev. DR.. Magoon has accepted call from the
First BAPTIST church at Albany, \. Y.
Harper & Brothers expect TO resume their full
business transactions shortly.
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MARRIED.

On the 18th inst. by Rev. O. IT. Read. Mr. ClIAS.
w JONES, 20 Miss J0ANNAT T. WRIGHT. all OF this
city.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Thomas Pearce,
Mr. wM. +. MOORE, OF Richmond to Miss MARf
| 81. LEADBETTER. OF Hanover.
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DRowNED.-A slave, named Thos. Nor
ton the property of Messrs A. Thomas & Son. fell
into the Basin on Saturday night and was drown
ed. The body was recovered yesterday. and an in
quest held thereon, resulting in a verdict of ac-
cidenta drowning"
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Ra FRESH LEECHEs.-I have just re-
crived, By Adams Express. fresh lot of Swedish
LEECHES, which will be applied upon most reason
able terms.
2. S.-Cupping and Leeching promptly attended
to- Can be found at all hours of the day ut the Hair
Dressing Room under the American Hotel, and al
night on 9Th street, French Garden Hill.
my 25-ts r. c. HOBS0N.
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Tsrcovn nrap,rcu 7

CINCINNATI, Oct. lT.-The republican figures
give Chase over thousand majority for Governor;
while on the other hand the democrats claim INA
iority of three hundred
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gSsy@ ORPHAN AsYLUM.-FEMALE HU-
NAME AS5ocIATIoN.-The Board of Managers of this
BeDevol mt Institution represent to the citizens of
Richmond that it is necessary to raise the sum OF
5000 for the SEAPORT fits inmates. They therefore
have determined 10 solicit contributions from all who
are able to give the widows mite to their
object In few days responsible persons viii visit
you, when you can contribute 10 fund acceptable
TO God.
Richmond f1ct I7-It%
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EsyHAIR CUTTING.-To the Citizens
and Strangers visiting the City.H you wish to get
your Hair cut in the latest and most improved style
would advise you to call on H0BS0N. at his Hair
Cutting Room, under the American Hotel-entrante
on llth street.
n. Blot Cold and Shower BATHS can be had at
ali hours. Single Baths Is cents, tickets for 81.
T3-tf
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rsy- MADAME AG. OULD.-The worl,

gsg@ MADAME AG. OULD.-The world
renowned sun and Planet reader is astonishing the
community at large, with her knowledge of Astrol-
0gy.
So In consequence of the great pressure of bust
ness hundreds have left her house. without op-
portunty of consulting her. Therefore, she has
been prevailed upon by her numerous friends to re-
main few days longer.
hH- Admittance from A. NJ. until Q p. NJ, in or
der to accommodate all. 5S Noryel House, Main
street. up stairs. Price 81. Birth required
az IT-1W#
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FALL RACES.
UNION TROTTING

@a& UNION TROTTING
<s1S8ezTl sssS-sT C0URSE-The Trotting ever
,srG1S=@AzzssSaN Sc>. the above Course will eoIs-
the second day of the
Agricultural Fair, October 2Sth,) and last three
days.
FIRST DAY-Swcepstakes for years cid Colts, to
harness. mile cats 80 entrance and $25 subscribed
by the Proprietor Two entries ut this time
Second Race, same day-mie heats, best two in
threo-is match racs, SO a side.
SECOND DAY-A Purse of 800, 3 mile heats, TO
harness. entrance 10 per cent.
THIRD DAY-Sweepstakes, Sj0-entrance free for
all mile heats, best three i'll five, to harness.
Those wishing to enter will address By the 10Th of
October, the Proprietor at Richmond, Va.
Sc 25-ts G. IL. MILLER, Box ~.
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MINNESOTA ELECTION,
THE BANKS IN NEW ORLEANS.

New YoRK, Oct. 1s.--The free soil newspapers sa,
Ramsey Is certainly elected Governor of Mime
sofa, and the whole Republican ticket probably.
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The Armory Band. OF Richmond, have been an.
gagged for the Fair ut Petersburg, which taxes
place thIs week.
Mr. Barbee's admirable statue, the "Coauettes
will be exhibited at the State Pair in Richnond.
of New York
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SOUTH CAROLINA BAsKs-The Charleston Courier.
OF Friday, adds two more to the list Of suspended
banks in that city, viz: the Planters and Mecban.
les and the Farmers and Exchanoa
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Fey NoTICE.-The subscribers are anx-
isus to settle APP their books ia July lst 1857 and
would call the attention of parties interested TO this
notice. Having made change in our business,
oame and association must close UP all old lc-
ceunts. GR0SIONG L TUPMAN.
Sc Its