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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-19
EVENING Hours FOR MEcHANIcs.--What have
evening hours done for mechanics who had only
ten hours toilf Uarken TO the following facts:

One of the best editors the Westminster Review
could eyer boast and one of the most brilliant wr-
ters OF the passing hour, a cooper In Aberdeen
One Of tae edtors OF the London Daily Journal was
bak In Elgin; perhaps the beet Re porter Of thu
Loadon Tunes was weaver in Edinburgh; the ed.
Tor OF the Witness was sione mason. One Of the
ablest mi, listers in Loadon blacksmith i'll Dun
dee. ano,h-r was n matchmaker in Banff. The lat
Dr. Mnue, OF China, was u heri-boy in Rhyme. Tue
prsncs pal Of the London Missionary Society's Cot
Iege at Hong Kong was sadder in Huntley, auG
one VI the ss missionaries that went to India
Wa TAI or IN Keith Tho leading lnachinist on the
London AID Birmingham hallway, With f7OO year.
was ~ 'chanic ia GLASGOW, and perhaps the very
rieho-t iron founder In I'm 1and was \ working mai.
10 horAp Dir james Clark, her Majeesy's physl
cia !, was q druggist IN BanG. Joseph Hume was a
sailor orst. and then iaborsr at the mortar and pes
- 10 Montro-e; Or. Mcuregor. the member from
Glasgow, wss q poor boy n kos,hirs. james Win
y, the lnelnber from Westbury, We, rIoughmaI
IA Had i;nstoD. and Arthur Anderson, the member
mr. hkney. .arn-d his bread by the sweat OF his
brow In the Untama Thule. These 10 n, however
spent their leisure hours 10 acquiring useful know
- igs. They could not have reached the eminen
The, did hanging around hose and engine houses 81
waiting hours away In ravArus
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THE DANGERS OF CRISoLINE-The Courier DE-.
Ain thus describes the horrible death of the love

Ain thus describes the horrible death of the love
Jy and accomplished Viscountess de Thesut:
Mad .me de Thezut carelesaly approached the fire,
wearing n dress, the skirt Of which resenbled bsi
loJn from the quantity Of crinons II and
ia m nent her apparel WAS IN ixht flame. Ther.
three persons la the room at the tune Of the &c
cident. viz -tas graDdmUthes of the Viscountess az
old iaiy sixty years of aye, girl of twelve years
and domestic. THey rushed forward TO extingusL
1hs flames bus We're unable to succeed In so do u 2
aud Madame de Theaut ran Into the next 70 10
where The flames. tanned by her movements rose to
such height as to be distinctly seen BY the uhabi
taDts VI ofyey, who lima ginning that tho chateau was
on fire, rushed thither IN q body.
VI. de Thezut hearing the cries of his unhappy
wife, ran to her assistance aud enveloped her ia Ia
BE coth VIII Oh HANGED TO be at hand but this sery-
81 only TO aid fresh fuel TO tbs flames which were
sxtingashed only when every particle Of clothing
THE rapidity with which the fire spread and the
tmpossibIlity or extinguishing it, can only be at
Eifuted 70 tho crinoline which Madame dc Thezut
wore When one side of the skirt was pressed down
the other buixed OUT and lent additional! activity to
the Games The unhappy lady fingered for three
hours prey TO the most agonizng torturcs and then
expired amid the lamentations of her bereaved and
diconsolate family. NJ de Thezut YVES also severely
burned la aiding his wife, HIS holt hand will DO use
lsss. the little finger being entirely consumed"
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HATS. CAPS, BOOTS, 90.
FOR GENTLEMEN
j MlLEa yrnr surnRIoR BOOTS.


We have In store recently received and made
expressly to our order. generally OF the
above superior and beautiful BOOTS. some made
for Dress aud that double soies and double
uppers. These Boots are too well known 70 require
comment from any quarter and for any one TO say
that they have Boots equal TO Miles Is perfectly a
surd. There are many dealers In this city that would
be very glad to get them from Miles, but ne refuses
as he has more orders Tor his Boots than he can NIL
We have been customers of his for the last twenty
four years. and up to this time have seen but very
few persons who have not said Miles Boots were the
best they ever saw or wore These Boots are made
out Of very soft French Calfskn They fit beautiful
w. and as a general thing they soft al glove
We receiving new supplies OF these Boots almost
every week, and our assortment Is generally very
complete. We won respectfully ask our friends
and the public to give as call when In want.
Ws have, also, a large assortment OF genfiemenis
fine French Calf Caters for D1ess, and also double
soles. These Iaiters really nice and good. We
have known them to some Of our customers con-
stuntly for six months, and they bit elegantly and
the price of them is from dollar and ty cents to
two dollars pair less than other Caters are sold for
and will warrant them to wear as we'll II not lon
ger than any French Shoes. All we have to say 10
our friends in town and country, when In want OF
any thing in the Boot, Shoe Trunk line, ocali on
PUTNEY WATTS, where they can find almost
everything de IL
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NOTICE
- JOHN N. WILLIAMS,
Matchmaker and JeYyelIer.

FORMERLY WITH Mr. JOHN HIlL,)
Has taken the store lately occupied By Ihos. Shep
pard a shoe store, next door TO Mr.. james Wiz
liams shoe store, No. East Main street. where he
keeps constantly on hand good assortment Of fine
WATCHES, CLOCKS. JEWELRY, Sc, which be
sells low tor cash. and warrants every article sold to
be a. represented.
All Watches sold at this establishment will be tho
roughly examined before. delivered 10 the customer,
and warranted 10 perform well for twelve mouths,
without charge for repairs unless broken.
SCI All kinds of fine WATCHES, such as Duplex,
Chronomster, English and Anchor Levers. HoriZon-
tai Escapements, and kepeaters, and fine English
and French CLOCKS repaired in workmanlike
manner. and warranted to run twelve months with
out additional charge, unless broken.
HT All kinds OF JEWELRY, MUSIC BOXES,
ACJURDE0NS. &C, &c, neatly and promptly re-
paired, and satisfaction warranted in every article
sold or repaired Q. this establishment, by
JOHN N WILLIAMS,
No. 5 East Main street.
Next door TO Mr.. Jas. Williams Shoe Store,
do I,-iun Below Market
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- - - '---'-------------------
PIANOS, 60

xM- NUNNS & CLARK'S PA.
Ss5E5x,l3&7 aOS.-SEVEN OCTAVE PIANOS
" n IN p. II. TAYLOR has lust opene,
II v y several SEVEN OCTAVE PIANOS
from the popular mandatory of Messrs. NUsNs
CLARK whOee instruments he has been selling during
the past thirty years. to the entire satisfaction of the
numerous purchasers. Also, Pianos of 61s octaves
together with several excellent second hand instru
mepts, which will be sold at unusually low prices.
MELODE0N6. of Pelaubets make, to be obtained
At this establishment only.
PIANO STOOLS. OF II variety Of patterns.
The most extensive assortment Of MUSIC and Mu
neal Instruments in the State. p. II. TAYLOR,
je 25-ts Piano and Music store Is5 Main street
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a BOYS CLOTHING AT COST.

la BOYS CLOTHING AT COST.
"A FOR CAsH.-The subscriber. intending TO
kE close business with the close of this present
.-kh- year, will commence to sell his stock OF Chill
dren's and Youths Clothing at cost for CASH only
He has on hand Suits for Boys from to IL years of
age Also, Jackets, Frock Coats Pants and Vests Of
all sizes-all Of which will be sold at cost.
j. III. RIDDICK
No. 1929 Main at opposite American Hotel.
N. B-My regular customers will oblige me by
settling their accounts at the end of the year with
their usual promptness Those whose bills are over
ment, my claims viii be placed In other hands for
collection. J. H. r
no 25-iRE
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= GATHRIGHT, formerly on 18th

T. GATHRIGHT T, formerly on 18th
LIZ street. has taken sne Of the new teuenents
Just erected on Governor street. between Main aud
franklin where he will be pleased to his friends
TURE. assuring them that he will sell goods FOR cash
cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere His
ever has been consisting Of all articles usually Kent
IN fnrnItgrs store together with large assortment
MATTRESSES: also brD Co W.T. FLOWS and
want OF any article III my line will fad Il 10 their
where. SNs 0'So
SO 23-3m GaTypyour
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FARE:
To Warrington.
IN RalffInars

To Washington. S. 50
To BaltfInors. 6N
To Philadelphia. SOC
! ne track OF the Railroad between Richmond ano
Gle Potomac River Is undergoing relay, more
han twothirds OF it being already completed with an
sdgs rail OF superior quality. while the remainder
In admirable condition 8. RUTH,
Superintendent of Transportation.
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MECHANICAL.
nm. sHEEf IRON J; AND GAS FFjITT INee


/ ESTABLISHMENT, THIRTEENTH STREET
BETWEEN MAIN AND CARY.-The subscriber il
ully prepared to do all kinds OF work In the allow
business with dispatch; and returns thanks to his
numerous patrons for past fayors and socits con
.inuance Of the Being master ofhis bushes.
he can promise his customers that all work dons b.
hin will at least be equal to any other house In the
fty and fully as eheap-a fact known to all persons
@hS k1Ss Shs FRI KIN
.xecute this description of work In very superior
manner both In town and country.
assortment OF Tin Ware, Wholesale and retail
GAS FITTING.-He 10 likewise prepared TO do all
Always On large and
,ensiye stock of Wen and Garden Pumps.
fell CHARLES II. LANGLEY.
CRATES, TENDERS, FINE SETS OF
" sHoyELs, tones and pQKRRs..I have for
Including every style OF Penders, Summer Pieces
Poksrs Seven dierent sizes Of coal scuttiss cndeI
Shoveis fire Shovels handsome Stands for Shovels
and Pokers Blower Stands, Brass and Iron Footmans
6re Brick Are Slabs and Jams; sets Of Soap stone for
sSa dbs ii
want OF any q the shove articles can be supplied at
ne lowest Northern prices. I am manufacturing
all kinds Oh brass aud Iron Work of the above de-
PESDEka M SaN Hss 1SSSpf a. ans
Richmond. Va ''''
e ls-an 81. DENooN.
N0UTHERN IRON W0RKS.-LEWIs
~ i. BARNES, manufacturer Of FIRE ENGINES
on 18th street, West side, between Main and cary
vERAMDAHs. every description Of CAST AND
WROUGHT IRON RAILING. Vault DOORS
IRON WORK, Will bs done with aeatnsss and dis
gstch On such terms a. warrant VIII give satstao-
uon MY Old ifends, and the public generally, are
snlicited 70 give me call before engaging else
WnsIe. nay 8-dsm
| RAlSINS AND CURRANTS for sale by
WILLIAM 7. KING,
| oe 6-,0s ami Frankiin streets.
NEW HOPS at wholesale and retail by
WILLIAM 7. KING.
osH-W land Franklin streets.
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4. GATHRIGHr.

T'ALIAFERRO FAMILY FLoUR--We
u will commence In a few dax. uak,n. ,aa shnva
necuailed brand ofFLOUR e ~o''
wishing TO secure their supplies will please
i2th street. 80 ~ "
au7--ts rALIAFERRO 4 REID.
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COAL.

COFT COKE.-The best and cheapest
~ article of fuel ia our HAIL AND VERAGE
SuFT COKE 1t burns brightly, lasts well, and will
load.
Yard ON Dock, next Gas Works.
dc l0-l2t* HANCOCK, CLARKE Il co.
HHEAP FUEL.-The cheapest fuel to
~ be had for stoves, furnaces and cooking ranges
is good HARD COKE, which we are delivering for
the present at $4.75 per load
&C ls-ts JNO. j. WKRTH Agt.
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CLOTHING.

Ia E. s. MoELROY,
IA KERCH TAILOR,
R4 NO. 2, BALLARD HOUSE,
.-lkA. Has on hand good assortment of CLOTHS,
CASSIMERES. VESTINGS, &C.. which he is pre-
pared to make up in fashionable style, on GOOD
TERMS, and at short notice. In connection with the
above he has made arrangements with the well
known house of VIM. T. Jennings a Co., one of the
York, to supply hun with superior Clothing and has
now on hand an assortment of all styles, from me-
dunn to the finest quality. All new styles will be in.
troduced as they came out.
An assortment of GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING
GOODS viii be kept constantly on hand.
&C 2-d3m E. S. McELROY
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HEAD QUARTERS, 1851

IA HEAD QUARTERS, 1857
IA CLOTHING! CL0THINGi CLOTHING III
M Visitors to the Agricultural and Mechanics
:.!l~ Fairs attention!-f you are In want OF some
thing really neat and cheap In the way of Clothing
cost but Mt fair living profit, give me call. and
will promise my goods, when quality and work
manship axe compared, shall vie with the cheapest
Z. b. SPENCE
oc q No. l2D, cor. Main and 18th sts
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WOOD, WOOD have now on hand,

WOOD, WOOD have now on hand,
w and am In constant receipt of large stock Of
best quslity.0A OAK and PINE WOOD. and am prepar-
ed furnish consumers the most favorable terms;
and respectfully solicit call from all in want.
When i've cords upwards is ordered at one time,
viii have packed away free OF cost to the purcha
ser.
HA- Orders left with Messrs Dabney b Cooke, or
Mr. George A. Hundley Broad street, at the yard.
on Broad street, near Brooke Avenue, will receive
the most prompt attention.
de s-dlm* JAMES A. MOORE.
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Baltimore Cattle Market, Dec, l,,h.

Reeves Che ofsriDgs At the scales to-day reached
N0n head, Of which number $50 head were driven to
Philadelphia, Isl left over unsold, and tn, remain.
der. 7OU head were sid 70 Baltimore butchers the
bulk AT prices gfng from IS 70 L. IS the hoof
equal 10 $667so not. and averaging S3354 gross. A
iot Of extra Isltls sold at higher figures. Hogs
About 400 head offered today. small sales for pack
ing at Sai2A per 100 lbs MT, and market dull Sales
Of butchers logs &c Sc 25@s % per 100 lbs. net
Slsep-Saiss At $37SGt ~ per 100 lbs. gross.
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CEILING AT REDUCED PRICES
~ We have on hand and selling ut VERY low rates.
large and well assorted lot of Cashmere Business
Beaver surtoufs Black and Brown Cloth Prock Jyoats
large assortments of Boys over and Body Goats.
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants, large lot We are
vets, sMerino and Black Fancy Cassmeres, Furnish.
ing Goods Of all styles and grades Gentlemen
Travelling Shaws, from 81 20 $l2.
N. WALKER 4 Co.
de 10 i03. corner of Main and Pearl sts
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~ BULKLEY CO., 1877 Main street
Have oI hand an elegant variety of paran and
HroDZe Figures and Satuettes; China and bohemian
Vases to suit all tastes; Gift Cups and Tete Tete
SETS IA splendid variety: fine Bohemian Glass and
5hina Colognes; Rich Ruby and other China Jewel
askets; Fancy China Tea Sets. the choicests lot We
have ever opened: Paper Machie Writing Desks and
Work Boxes Velvet and Leather Reticules, some
beautiful patterns Fancy China articles Toy Tea
Sets We would cordially invite the attention of
purchasers to our large and beautiful stock, feeling
,eEured that our goods and prices cannot fail to
please In our beautiful show room, up stairs, are
TO be seen many choice and desirable goods.
de IN
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GREAT LOSS-BARGAINS IN CLOTH
~ IN9.-Over-Coats that we sold for 800 now
selling for 81 and IS; Fancy Cashmere Pants that
we sold for $751; now selling for $3.50; Fancy Silk
Vests that We sold for 81 and g. seling for ~
and So
They out OF style and must be clos d out Those
not fastidious TO styles will find really great
bargain, by calling at ia Main street.
VIM IRA SMITH
N. B.-My stock Of fine and fashionable Clothing
is yer complete, and will be sold low. for cash.
de IL WI. s.
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gUIDE FOR TRAYELLERS AND OYaERs
RAILROAD LINES.


RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND Po-
ToNAc RAILROAD. going North. leaves twice ever.
Gay. 9snndsy evenings exceptedo at 64s oclk.A n
Q steamer Is taken for Washington. thence by Raj
road TO Baltimore. 80.
VIRGINIA CENTRAL, going North. leaves this eie
NJ. and III o'clock e. H., Tor aordonsysiIe. wtsr.
they connect With the trains of the Orange and Aea
Andi.. Washington. Baltimore &C.
RICHMOND AND DARvILLs-Leaves Richmond at
O'CLOCK A. NJ, and CONNECTS with the South Side roaf
ct the function at u O'clock ~. suudays exec
except sunday, At sis o'clock and connects with tk
Soath-side az the Junction, at 9 IS.
sv aoa 40 AND peIxssauss.Leaves hi. city twice
t Ss,s every Monday. Wednesday aud Frdy At
FOR NORFOLK, &C.
Inc sseamsr CURTIS PECK. Capt. SAINT BarIsa
SsS and usaa1 AZ RSeass. every y.
s s tns ILEs oUvE, Capt. John Davis. every Mon
o sSassa asa and pa Friday morning. a ~ O'clock
rsa,Isr IL na;nga IN ~ n, touching ~ all shs
r.. .....s' S ! 5s II ;, $Si$SsK.
York touching at City Point and Soroii 70 ressys
pss::snssrs &c. leaving Norfolk next morning, ii
FOR pHILAp kLpHIA, &c.
and CITY 81 aI4s tESH y Az
iesys every Monday and Thursday. stopping ct Ctr
Point ana Norfolk TO receive freight and passenxers
q
RITTER, 3UTTER.-Just received
another small lot Of prime Goshen Butter. In
snal hced tubs 70 suit families on Consignment and
s1f sale By CHURCH 4 Pi.FMTN0 ""'
- 90 ~ - Main street.
S--BLANKETS---B BLANK
kTS,-Lasge stock OF bed and servants blank cts.
ana goods Tor servants clothing at coat for c,ssh -
W.P. PERKINS CO.
oes No. l4l Eagie Square,
BURNING FLWD.--Just received %
o6ls- q very superior quality which we are sel
nag ysry low. WARiNG q PEARoE.
no Corner Alb and Broad sts.
A LBEMARLE PIPPINS AND BELL
WOW Err; 20 hbis Aihemaris Pippius and Bel
A PPLEs, APPLES.-56 barrels sssort
= "a appies. Tor ssis.
A DAMANTINE CANDTES.--50 bore
4 4 nsdaAntine csadies. IN store and Cor sale by
NEGRO CLOTHING, Of ali kinds. con
Pm. ~ q C9ats. Qvsrcoets, Monkey Jacket,
~ WIN. IRA SMITH.
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OFFIOE sOUTn-sIDG RAILROAD o., /
" rsa.sxa GREAT NORTHERN

stR fRkvEfET%1GE DAILY SY tsuNbAY N SHiHf
MORE. PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK, VIA
AOQU1A CREEK AND WAslIINGTON.-0Ter the
Richmond. fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, to
the Potomac River, seventy Ave miles and by spien
Hid and comfortable steamers thence tn Washington
iftyye milesin all 100 miles, in seven hours being
ac0mfortable and perfectly safe rate of speed. -
Hours OF departure, 6.45 NJ. and7 p NJ. and bag
gage under charge Of special agents checked through
70 Washington. Baltimore Philadelphia and New
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DREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS-AN-
DREW ANT0NI respectfully invites the aten-
ton of housekeePer5 and others to the fact that he
has on hand large and unsurpassed assortment of
Fruits and other articles adapted TO the present
son, which he is Offering at reduced prices. The
stock embraces Rasins III whole, half and quarter
boxes, Currants, Figs. Seedless kasins, etc.
ANDREW ANTOSI,
de Is st. Nicholas Saloon.
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DEMOVAL-Dr. PLUME has removed
~ his Office to the third house, South of Trinity
Church, South side and about one hundred yards be-
low the Exchange Hotel DR.. p. continues 10 treat all
syphlitc and gonorrhoeal complaints; and having had
much practice in this line fatters himself that he
give very general satisfaction call from those in
terested IL solicited.
Dr. p also makes and vends one OF the best restora
tiyes chemical Extract of French FlowersJ for
sttutional weakness ever offered to the public.
Dr. P. may be consulted confidentialy by letter,
otherwise Medicines securely packed and sent 20 or
der, In almost any direction
Office hours from A. NJ, till 9 A. NJ. Frankie
eet. near the Exchange Hotel. Richmond city. Va
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A LBEMARLE LAND FOR SALE

n For SALE my Farm of 3ll acres In Albemarle
county, adjoining j. o. Massey, sneed and others
six miles from charlottesville, swo and half from
the virginia Central Railroad and two from the Ri
wanna Improvement. One hundred and twenty
aeres--one-third bottom land-are Cleared enclosed
and highly improved. All necessary out buildings
and a well Of first rate water the premses.-
Terms liberal. If preferred. an exchange will be
made for Richmond property. Address me mt Rich
mond or call at my Office. corner Of franklin and
Governor streets. 8. A. HART.
&C l5-d6m
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WE offer the following Drawing Paper,
atwholesale or retail. very low viz.
White Cartoon or Drafting Paper 81 inches wide
1ellow Pattern do do Sc do da
Tinsel crayon Paper, Q sizes
Tracing do sizss
Cartridge Paper
Transfer do. red and black
Julien Board, Bristol Board; Mcnochromatic
GARD; Prostypes; Prepared OIL Skefching Boaris
WM. sArTLEk 60.
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A SAFE INVESTMENT-Open for
every body and sure of good results can be made
by purchasing clothing at ITO Main street.
We invite attention TO one of the largest stacks
now in town. which we are selling at the lowest
kind of prices.
Gentlemen, Youths, Servants, can be suited with
a complete outfit, and customers would do well to
examine our assortment as we are confident the
stock contains the qualities to please.
GR0SHONG, TUPMAN & co,
De Is ITO Main street
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nlSSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE.
~ The partnership heretofore existing between
HILL 4 RAWLINGS Is this day dissolved, by nii-
tnal consent. The business OF the concern will be
RICHARD Hill, Jr,
T. q. RAWLINGS.
RICHMOND, Dec. 18th, 1851.
NEW CERN.-EDWARD g. RAW
IN LIMOS and ALFRED L. HoLLADAY having
associated themselves together under the style and
Arm Of RAWLINGS 4 HOLIDAY, for the purpose
Of conducting GEN RAL AGENCY AND CDM-
MISSION BUSINESS, will devote their entire time
and attention to Collecting Claims, Renting out
Housrs Hiring ont Negroes and to the sale OF heat,
Tobacco, Corn. Flour, Uats and all other kinds OF
produce entrusted to their care
liberal share of the patronage OF their friends
and the public il most respectfully solicited.
HA. Office at the old stand Of hill Rawlings,
corner OF Main and 18th streets.
RICHMOND, Dec. 18th, 1857. de i7-d&cwlm
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.-The
~ undersigned having united them.elves under
the style and firm of JOHN A. BOWER co. for
the purpose manufacturing Tobacco Boxes, Pack
ing Cases, &c, respectfully solicit share OF pubic
patronage. Mandatory, Arch street, fad Joining
Berger Boyle's Saw Factory, near the Richmond
JOHN BOWER,
EDWARD BOYLE,
HENRY X. BURGER.
RICHMOND Dec 10th, 1851. de i6-lm%
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Northern Markets.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l5 The market il generally I'M.
changed. Ohio and Howard street Flour Si.75; City
Mills "a 81 ked wheat 81 eSp ls; white 81 $50 IS
New white cora 43@ 80 cents; new yellow I64s5z.
NV YoAE. Dec. Is Flour lower, and prices IN
settled oy the stearners news etate 80; Ohio
81 .o(g5 S. Southern s. e54t3 n. Wheat and corr
inactive. stocks higher VIRGINIA
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limited STATES LIFE INSURANCE
~ COMPANY
90 WALL STREET, NEW York;
VIII receive applications at the Company's Office
In Richmond, opposite the American Hotel, where
documents DC, may be had gratis on the subject Of
LIFE INSURANCE.
LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
TH0S. q. DUDLEY. Merchant
c. b. HABLIST0E "
s. BAYLEY, Attorney.
X. II CROCKETT, Merchant
WIN. II. LYONS, Attorney.
Apply to JN0. H. SHOOK, Attorney at Law.
6en'l Agent for Va, opposite American Hotel.
Or to ST. GEORGE PEACHY NJ D.
no I7-t5J Medical Examiner, Ballard House.
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TWENTY-FIVE TIERCEs BACON
Breestss 10 hhds Bacon Sides hhds do Shout
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