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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

CATTLE DYING FROM DR0UGHT.-The cattle i'm Tex
us are dying by hundreds for want of water On
Galveston Island the fatality has been very great.
The Galveston News says:
There cannot be less than 1000 head of cattle
that have perished on this Island during the late
severe drought. for the want of water. and partly
also, for the want of grass, of which there has
been great scarcity. Many of these cattle, with
in a week or two past have come within the city
limits in search of water. aud numbers have died
here, and their bodies have been removed by the
city authorities We understand the Island has
been overstocked, aud that even in favorable sea-
there is hardly sufficient grass for the 900
5000 head that said to be on the Island We
hear the loss of individual estimated at four
five thousand dollars. Those which have survived
this drouth are said to be SO much reduced that
they can scarcely recover sufficiently even should
We have good grass, to pass through the winter
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

The DIVORCE BILL THROUGH The CoNNoNs.-The
so-calIed Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Bill was
read third time and passed in the House of Com
1t now goes back to the Lords for concurrence.
The clauses Objectionable to the clergy of the
Church of England, were modified by mil isterisl
consent as to be equivalent, almost, to Ia "surren
der by the Government. just before the bill
passed. Lord j. Manners made last protest against
the bill, on the ground of principle, account of
many of its provisions; and of the mode and man
ner in which measure anomalous and ill-omen-
ed had been forced through the House.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

FIGHT WITH INDIAsS.-The Austin (Texas) Ga
zette, of the 22d ult., has account from Fort
Lancaster of two engagements between the In
dians and U. s. troops. 1t says:
In the first engagement Sergeant Theodore, of
the Sth Infantry. was killed and scalped He was
one of party sent out to escort the Fort Davis
mail, and WAS attacked by the Indians about tweu-
ty miles from Fort Lancaster. Capt. X. s. Granger,
of the lst Infantry, stationed at the latter fort
promptly sent out q detachment of forty men in
wagons to overtake the Indians if possible. They
we're hidden we'll under the canvas of the wa
gons, that the Indians could not see the force
brought against them. and were induced to make
an attack. The men got into position soon MS
possible, and fought bravely. killing two Indians
without injury to themselves, but they were Who'll
y unable to strike an effective blow. The Indians
mounted and armed with Sharp and Mimic
rifles, and when they got tired of the fight, rapid
y fled. During the engagement the command
body of Indians passing up the Pecos, ON the
other side. with between fifty and seventy five
horses, doubtlessly all stolen: and though at only
a distance of eight hundred yards the United
States troops could do nothing because they were
on foot.
The Texan learns that Capt. Whiting, of the I'd
Cavalry, who went in pursuit of the Indians that
attacked Capt. Wallace and his party with the san
Diego mail, had overtaken the Indians and cap.
tured all the mules and horses taken from the
train.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

NICARAGUA FEVER IN TExAs.-The Gonzales,
Uexas) Inquirer contains card from Capt. j. C.
Key, calling on those desiring to "emigrate" to
Nicaragua, to meet on the 10th of this month
their passage to be paid from New Orleans to Mica
ragua, by the COLONIZATION Committee" The In
quirer states that shoald Maj. Ben McCuloch go
with Gen. Walkers large number of Texans will
accomDany him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

"BADEN BAD'UN."-The following "rare occur
renee" is chronicled by pastor Brugger, in the
Badische Landeszeitung of August 9. AT eleven
o'clock last night, Elizabeth Buchnger, spinster
Of Auerbach (Baden,) was safely delivered of her
eigl.teenM child"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

REPORTS on CONVICT PRIsoSs.--Ihe thick blue
book contains the reports of the inspectors Of va
rous British convict prisons. The statistics prove
that mere education is not to be received either
u panacea or preventive of serious crime, rs it is
plainly d two-edged sword which cuts both ways
for evil and for good. according to the religious
principles and moral habits of the possessor. la
short the greater the crime, the higher will often
DO found the degree of education. The degree of
education is higher in convicts reports the chap
ain) than in ordinary criminals. Experience
shows that of 1000 cOnvicts released from this
prison, 200 will relapse into crime with less sue
than before; 800 will abandon crime as a bad
speculation, and because their skill in thieying is
pretty well lost 400 will bona dc, and from prnci-
pie and choice adopt a course of life, and become
Useful members of society; and 100 will break
down into permanent inyalids and end their days
in work house. Taking 1000 prisoners sen
fenced to transportation for life, it is calculated
that 1l3 can neither read nor write, l35 read
little, 29l can do both imperfeetly, $50 can read
yell, and 81 are of superior education. OF another
900 prisoners about Is or 10 appear to have been
literally educated and employed, 40 or 80 have
been clerks, shopmen and bagmen, 20 to II SER
Sants and 81 TO 3SS tradesmen and mechanics.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

NEWS PROM CENTRAL ANERIcA--There is no poiti-
cal news of Importance from Guatemala. The
cholera had broken out among the troops returning
from Nicaragua. A revolution had broken out
on the borders of San Labrador, but it had been
queled. famine prevailed in Honduras.
The accounts from Nicaragua are meagre. Gen
Canas still occupied the country with Costa
Rican force, and the Presidential election had not
taken place.
The Costa Rican Congress meets on the 9th Sep
tember, when, it is sad Mora will be chosen Pres
dent for life. Mr.. Carey Jones still at San
jose He had not made any advance towards the
government and the object of his mission was
profound mystery He asked for and obtained per-
mission to visit the President private individ
ua. but did not go. He had beon robbed by his
servant, and was said to be greatly embarrassed in
consequence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

PHGNIx, No. 3.-A large number Of Ia
dies and gentlemen accompanied this gallant frs
company on a moonlight urson down the river,
in the Curtis Peck, last night.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

PEAcHEs.-Three large specimens of
this luscious fruit left at the Dispatch of6ee
yesterday, and soon after went the way all eood
peaches go. Two were free stone Tor soft ! and
the last chung stone. They weighed half pound
each, and were raised la the city by Henderson lu.
ren on Broad street between Madison aud Monros
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

DEATH OF AN ARcrIo voYAagR-Lieutenant Jas.
Mc(iarey, who accompanied Or. Kane on his last
Arctic Expedition, and who was CONNECTED witi'
the panorama of Kane's Arctic voyages, died sud
denly. in Boston, Wednesday. H
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

CoA1. TRApE.-since the removal Of the obstruc-
inns in the Chesapeake and ohio Canal boats are
arriving in large numbers. and aqaantity OF coal
has accumulated at the coal Wharyes at 1nis cry;
rbere are IOO0 TO 1900 tons Of Cumberland coal
now awaiting shipment. Vessels are very scarce,
tbouph freighfs here are higher than at other
eastern ports-and dispatch wonld be given 10
nnmher at once .4israAdrid tPd-J 6i<ene
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

An addition Of s3.913 u the ftay monument fund
was RECEIVED at Lexingtoa kys from Asw yorka
few days since. slsa
In m ARRAY at Vt. Washington, Ky, on satur-
day pr. I. II, Ta.ii shot and killed Nm. iiail,
merchant
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

A NOBLE GiRI--Miss Mary MiIkeseil moved, with
some friends, two years ago, from Wausseon, ONO
to Maple Rapids, Michigan. During the famine OF
last winter and spring Miss Miikesel gathered ssi
and made black salts, which she sold to procure
food for herself and friends thus saving them ana
herself from the perils of starvation few days
Having no money with her to pay her passage, she
resolutely started ON foot and walked the entire
distance, one hundred and sixty mies in four days.
forty miles per day!
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

DEAD.--ilon Joel Mann. formerly for many years
representative in Congress from the Montgomery
district of Pennsylvania, died at his residence in
Cheltenham Valley, Montgomery county, on Fri
day last at the age of Il.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05
EDUCATION.

M lssES KING, corner of Broad and
st day Of October s57 and sosT on The IL as,
lSs Experencetand com pstent as.istsnt.
Ar to teach the philssop csi and high
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

Poor BARNuM.-P. L. Barnum arrested We'd
nesday, in New York, by person holding ''Je-
rome clock note" just he about sailing for
London. where his wife is Lying ill. As he could
not obtain security in time, he missed his passage
The note had been bought at half price by broker
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

LAFAYETTE HALL.-The Mechsuics' In.
stitute hope soon to be able to commence tearing
down this building, to which proceeding tsmpe-
rary stop was put by injunction recently Oh
tanned from Judge Meredith at tho instance of the
Captain Of the Fayette Artillery. The grounds
upon which it was based are slight within them
selves that no doubt is expressed bat that the
Judge will order it to be dissolved on statement
Of the case. The only claim the State has on the
Hall. had its origin In this wise: II furnished $500
Of the money to fit out room in this building,
which was the condition which they were al.
lowed to occupy their present quarters. Since
they have been In possession Of their gun rosm,
everything accrued by the expenditure Of the
amount received from the State has been used by
them. If the city pays back this amount-ss she
is ready to do at any moment application b made
there can be reason why the improvement con-
templsted by the Mechanics Institute should b.
delayed longer by the continuance OF the injunc-
ton. Capt. Charles Dimmock has announced his
readiness to store the guns Of the Artillery st the
State Armory,a a very suitable place Of deposit at
least for the present.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

GREAT RACE AT THE HORSE FAIR AT ELMIRA.-The
first contest between Flora Temple and Lancet
took place at klmira, n. Y, Wednesday. The con-
ditiOns were mile heats, best two in three, with
Flora in harness and Lancet under the saddle. The
following is the result First, Flora Temple Sc
cond Lancet; third, Miller's Damsel, and fourth,
Red Bird. Time-22S and 2:27. Ten thousand
people were on the ground. The great contest for
the s., 900 prize will take place to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.-COSMELI.

NCHOUL FOR GIRLS.-COSMELI
eOsnd THAMSIN JANNEY intend opening a school
or girls Broad street between 18th and 10TH the
let of 9Th month (Septembrr.)
The various brsnces of the English language will
be taught including Algebra and Geometry; also
Drawing and Painting. II desired, one afternoon in
zach week will bs devoted to needle-work.
TERMS: For Primary Cla1s per quarter Of ten
weeks. 81; more advanced Glasses Sc: Drawing and
painting, each So.
Ref FEREscEs-Micajsh Bates and Philip B. Price.
All S-lmz
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

Az AMERICAN AT BApES.-Mr. Bristed, grandson
Of the late John Jacob Astor is said to have recent
ly purchased beautiful villa at Baden, aud is as
tonishing sthe natives with his feet trotting
horses,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

SPECTATORS CAUGHT-The Boston Traveller says
that the decline in the value of sugars in the Uni
ted States already probably amounts to several
millions of dollars and likely to be much larger
before bottom ia reached. The sugar spectators
were correct in their calculations of the deficiency
If supply at the beginning of the season. bnt they
did not take into consideration the great falling
oif in consumption consequent upon high prices
1t is stated that considerable portion of ,the stock
Of sugar in the United states is owned by Spanish
houses In Cuba
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

NEW CLooK.--The owners Of the Gal
lego Mills have recently added to the attractive an
pearance of the old mills by the addition of =
large clock placed the top, from whose dial
plate the passing hour can DO plainly noted for .
long distance. 1t would be great convenience n
the city were to emulate, to Some exteut, the en-
terprising owners of the above h,rfamed mills In
this matter. project Of the kind was mootsd
once, and seemed Mt the time to be favorably re-
eeiyed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05
CAL AND MATHEMATICAI

- SCIi0OL.-The undersigned will en- the first
October next, open Classical and Mathematical
School, embracing such course Of instruction ~
Will ht youth for an easy entrance into the higi
classes either OF our classical scientific nstitu
hous. They wih use every effort to procure centra
and comfortable location On Shockoe Hill Theil
IN ADFASGg.)
Latin Greek and Mathematician. s6i
Latin er Greek and do. ........................ y
English Branches, ........................... Il,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

SrRyrY OF rHE poTon.c th.SysL.-The city conn
ellis of Georgetown ltieis naie an approprlaihlh
= - ma far the expense II surveying the chan
mel of the Potomac river from sarinus puinis at
"a near Georgetown 10 tn. Long bridge The
ienarru,ent II the Interior has detail Pr'strssor
Wo.,ds ua Of the typographical bureaai 70 perform
b,, survey.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

HoRRiBLE-A Rhode Island paper says that Mrs.
cunningham has succeeded in a recent attempt.
he set out with the determination of being CON
lined, and she is confined-in the T5on6s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

Max Maretzek with the Rouxani ballet troupe
arrived IN the Asia ct New York, WsdnesdAy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

E Tag ApsIArtc'S DsP tRrUgs Po.rP S:p.- wing &"
,he DELAY and uncertainty in docking the Adriaiie
for the purpose Of cleaning her copper, which has
become very foul from the long time she has been
in port the Atlantic will take her place, and sail
fr,,In New York the 18th inst.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05
CONDUCTED BY THE SISTERS OF CHART

This Institution will resume studies on the 24th
August.
Boarders pay, per snnum, sl36. for board, tuition.
washing doctors fee, and stationery-to be paid halt
yegrly in advance.
Day scholars according to their classes. pay from
"a to $3.50 per quarter, Invariably IN ddrdhec. Fuel
81. Embroidery, French and Music, form extra
chargeS.
Letters addressed to Sister NJ. FELIX McQUAID,
st. Joseph's Academy, Richmond, Va, or to Rt.
Rev. Bishop McGILL. will meet with prompt atten-
ti0n, 22-2w
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TIRNs, (sxNI-ANSuAILr IN ApvAxcsJ


kETsREScEs-B. C. Wherry, Mrs James Gray, VIM
Gray, Dr. J. q. wsyt, Col. ): IL. Parker Thomas j
kvans, Geo. Maynard. d. :. Woodbridge Rev. J. T.
kdSaris; Rev. Leroy NJ. Lee. sanuei ureenhow l..
VI 1iasebr!ok, Benz. Pollard, A. V. Crensha~, e. B
sPcnce, X. II. aesde, Chss c. Elicit, Chas. Stebbns
k. T. Townsend, Wm. A. smith, Thos d. Qusrle~
uarlsnd HSass, Felix Matthews, Alex. Duvai ". T.
v Taylor, T. W. heesse, B. Jones, 2. Lawson
rA~ Those wae may desire 10 enter pupils, are re
aasstsd TO make early application at M reside nee
On Clay, between let and 2d streets through tn,
Port Uf'lce. LIZ 22-tlOc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

NATIONAL RAILROAD CoSyENTIos.-The National
Railroad Convention re-assembled in New York
Wednesday. and read and adopted report from
the committee on bylaws and constitution:
The name of the association is to be the sEAme-
rcau Association for the improvement of Rail-
way Machinery" Its objects are the conducting
of actual practical experiments trials of railroad
machinery, and all original improvements actually
carried into operation; the collection and pnblica-
tion of the results, and information generally for
the use of its members. The members are to
comprise railroad companies in their corporate
capacity, and such individuals as may be inter
ested in the objects of the association the terms of
membership to be an Initiation fee of one dollar
aud annual subscription of one dollar. railroad
companies to make voluntary subscriptions and be
entitled to one vote.
Mr.. 4. J. Marshall of Virginia. read paper ON
the subject of car brakes, in which he eontras,ed
the inetficiency Of the hand-brake now In general
use with the complete efficiency Of the Mcdonald
steam-bI AXE, new invention which had been re-
Gently put into operation with entire satisfaction
Several other papers We're read.
Nr. s. j. Hayes, of the Illinois Central Railroad
exhibited model and explained the workings aud
results of a recent invention called "Ebberetts
Feed-Water Heater, the object of which is to give
the water preparatory heat of from 10 to 2l5 de-
srees before is taken into the boiler and thereby
produce saving of % or % per cent. in fuel
4 board of managers was chosen, and the follow
ing resolution adopted
RrSOired. That the board of managers take i'm
me1iate action relative to the arrangement uf a
national trial of locomotives and railroad mschi-
merry, to occur ON the Philadelphia. Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad, talready offered for the
purpose,) on November l, 1851.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05
DRIMARY ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL

URINARY ENULISH ANUCLASSICAI
SCHOOL, SAUNDERS HALL, FousHEE STREET BE
TWEEN BROAD AND GRACE.-The Exercises of thie
schoo will De resumed the l4th of September
(Monday and continue until the 18th of July 1883.
TERMs-PAYABLE sEMI-ASSUALLy IN ADVANCE:
MM!sher Glass. per session OF 10 omonths-....s33 O
Alddls ............ 25 q
Lower .... Is n
Pu~I N
The highest Glass will be instructed in the Engisl
branches, Latin and Elementary Mathematics; tn
middle IN the usual English studies, and the lowest
ia Spelling and Heading w A RENNIE.
aal4-ln&
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

WISE pREcAuTIoS.-Sir Benjamin Hall has d.
rected that the dimensions Of the new reception
room Mt St James shall be calculated not by linear
but by crinolinear measurement.
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\fRs. AND MISS MINORS BOARD

MRS. AND MISS MINORS BOARD
VI ING AND DAY SCHOOL. ON 4TH STREET. Be
TWEEN BROAD AND MARsHALL.-The third session OF
his institution will commence on the ist OF October
lext.
In this school will be Taught all the branches Of
inished education, including the Latin aud Modern
lIarp and Guitar. Instruction in Vocal Music will
also be given.
The services Of competent instructors have been
procured.
Attention will be paid to the proper training and
Vivancement of the young ladies entrusted to their
,harge and their moral and social improvement pro
aoted by every means In their power.
This school has been In successful operation IN
richmond for nearly two years and the Subscribers
efer with confidence to It's patrons, for any infor
nation which may be desired in reference to Its
nefits.
TERNs-About the same ss heretofore. For them
MRS JEFFERSON MINOR,
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EE The services OF ompetent Assistants will b,
secured.
Refers to Gov. Wse, Gen1 VIM II. Richardson
Col l.. fontane, Messrs. e.. A. Myers, Bnford L
Blair, Thomas II. Price, John NJ Patton, p. r. Graf
Tan, Alexr K. Holsday, and ReYs. j. Petarkin An
George Woodbridge. jy 2U-dtlstO
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MRS. PELLETS SCH0OL.-The next

AVA sessioa slences October lst 1857 The prms.
rs feature Of this school is the thorough and avs.
teastie instruction in tbs French language xiv en- 10
AL the pupils, without extra charge,
The French is taught by Professor and Madame
'EMIoN, of Paris, snd peculiar facilities are afforded
for learning 70 speak the language
Mrs, PkALkf guarantees that the Elementary and
advanced stadies in English shall be THOROUGHLY
,sasht =
information. relative TO the school terms. &c ma,
be had, on application at her residence Oh Broad at
ktchDond- Jy 22-d3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

EIspEafsrs.-2Three silly and romantic young
ladies' living In Harrisburg have run "a with cir
Gus men lately. ANY girl simple enough 20 bee cap
tssted by the glitter oftnsel must have something
of tender spot ON her Uranium.
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DICHNOND CLASSICAL AND COM.

IL MERCIAL INSTITUTE, ON NINTH STREET
BETWEEN BROAD AND MARSHALL.-Tke un
ersigned Principals Of this Institution. have united
their interests for the purpose of establishing
successful in securing excellent and commodious
rooms in tho above named central part of the city
They will make such division Of labor in the ex-
srsses Of the school, to render the instruction
most PRACTICAL and TEoRouGI
The Recitatons will be conduc ted with the Use OF
Globes, Maps, Charts, Mathematical Blocks and Phi
losophical and Chemical Apparatus.
Pupils entering this School, can unite with Glasses
pursuing q couTse of instruction with a view to u
horoug business education to enter the first or
sdvanced Glasses in College.
For further particulars and testimonials Circu-
lars, to be- obtained at this Office after August 25tl
and at most of the BOOKSTORES by application 10
-ither of the Principals. Alss after September st
of the Principals can be by calling on him
It the rooms, 81 door from eth street, on Broad.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-05

RAcEs.--The races at the Long Old Fields, Md
course, commenced Oh Tuesday, with race between
George T. Craufords horse .Jim Crack. and james
NJ. P. Newby's "Jordon Horse"--ave hundred dol
lars side--single dash Of a mie--and resulted II
favor Of Newby's horse.