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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12
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PErERsBuEs, October ii.
With the exception Of several second rate local
affairs, our city for the past week has rIidesi
smoothly along its unpretending course. Several
Iooperies have been Committed, and several at
tsmpts been made. Wm. Vaughan a lad of l6.
iAs been committed for trial. on charge of steal
Ing - $40 from the safe Of his employers, Messrs
p1oen Samnlers, timers. Attempted burgiaries
len nea,a % IN various places. One occurred
last night on the Promises Of Mr. Lewis Pagand
Market street. door was forced but the inmates
becoming alarmed, the rogue made of.
Nothing OF interest has transpired TODAY. Before
the Mayor, there was raft of women from Don
oughs ailey--a remote though very celebrated 10
caiity-and the amount of bedlamte harangue at
tendant may be fancied. Three negroes were
whipped for gambling-old offenders A middle
$3.50 gentieman named Waller, from Southampton
county. was arraigned for getting boozy aud dis
charged Other cases were ola trivial Character
Ihe body OF the late Samuel Crawford, who died
IN your city few days since, arrived this morning
unaer the charge OF the Dove Lodge of Masons,
and was escorted, in company with the MASONRY
Oh this city, to Blanford churchyard.
In commercial point of view, our city has been
da.e oui. Nothing is doing in wheat. Few if
Any any receipts OF new cotton Flour merchants pre-
uict an early rise In their department thouob fex
vi .ne citizens pay much attention to the fact.
~, mn mas been made evident to a great degree by
'.:, .me ho,thcrn market reports. Miers chime in
milling season. P"s' nne
the week has been characterized for the f,,l ,,,r
' o. vi the ladies' The milpery bouses onanad
.he,I new styles and the dealers in drv goods
,,iaae point by displaying simultaneously their
IN , slihs, orocades and ribbons Tie citv was
@ al ngog yesterday with the rush for new bonnets
| and lively appearance f'ese"'eu gay
INC money bubble is almost done away with
though some few complain of its effects ana o,hen
speak admiringiy of its excellencies as common
| topic. Several Of the cotton mills th;rL s mn
pending work for tme-the period being Saxous
BILE, the machinery in need of repairs, and bns;
ness unusually dull. The pressure has Iittis ~
do with it, nearly all the mills being in GOOD
| financial condition. Ap,ssS
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There were % deaths In Savannah, Georgia, for
the week ending the 9TH instant.
John Pump killed A. Brock, near Kinston, N. c.,
q few days ago.
A man named New has been arrested In VIII
mingten, North Carolina, for shooting sailor.
Andrew sacrey was tried lately in Spottsylyania
county, for arson, convicted, and sentenced to IL
months imprisonment, and fined $500. q
L. Blackmer, Esq, and st. j. r. Jones, left Sails
bury, n. c., few days ago to fight q duel. A
party went in pursuit in the hope Of preventing II.
A new schooner, launched on Wednesday last, Ia
Washington, North Carolina, was christened the
.Herndon," after the late gallant commander OF
the Central America. etE
Judge William Mcdonald died suddenly at his
residence, in stcubenville, Ohio, on Wednesday
morning last
The dwelling house of 7. III. saffold. Jr., Esq,
in Sanderville, Gas was consumed by fire few
days ago, together with its contents, including a
valuable law library.
j. b. Roberts, the young American traxedian, has
made q successful debut at Drury Lane Theatre,
London as (" Sir Giles 0yerreaeh.s
Dr. VIM. @. Williams, Of Manchester, Ohio, who
lest $lo,oo0 by the Ohio Life and Trust Company
hung himself In q barn on the night Of the eth oi
October.
The total number Of failures announced through
the New York Independent for the past week ID
one hundred and twenty-three. 80
zion's Herald says that the Rev. DR.. cummings
has concluded TO accept the presidency Of tht
Wesleyan University at Middletown, CT. 81
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News from Rockingham.


HARRIsoNsURG, Va, Oct. S, 1857.
The greatest attraction in this section of the
world, is the large number of wild pigeons that
are now staying around. Our sportsmen are
among them, and killing them in great numbers.
Mr. GEORGE Effinger, farmer living near Har-
risonburg lost number Of valuable cattle with
In the last few days. caused by permitting them to
pasture in tho same field where he had number
OF hogs. The hogs chewing corn stalks and put
ting them ont on the ground without swallowing
1t, when the cattle eat it. They at once commenced
rubbing their heads, when their throats sweled,
ana In short time death ensued. Farmers would
save themselves many fine cattle by not permit
ting them to run in the same field with hogs.
Mr. George Bruffey,a merchant living in this
place. was thrown from his buggy while riding on
the valley Turnpike, on Tuesday last, and one of
his RIBS broken. He was otherwise injured
saw, in the Office of the Rockingham Register
on last W Wednesday, pumpkin that weighed 1881
pounds, and measured feet inches in circun-
ference. MIR. Shoe, of this place, also raised this
season, ono that weighed 103 pounds and measured
feet 1o12 inches in circumference Have You
seen these pumpkins beaten latelyi
The circuit court of this county commenced its
session to-day, Judge kennty presiding The dock
ct Is composed mostly of civil cases.
The weather has been very pleasant for several
days past. VALLEY
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LEGAL Decision a case wbic

LEGAL DECIsIoN.-ln case which
came before the Mayor on Saturday where Mr.
Jas c. Elicit WAS summoned before that officer for
allowing vicious COW owned by him to 60 at
large, the Mayor said that any man had right to
abate public nuisance after assuring himself that
1t was one. His Honor also said, il being intinated
that the dress of child the tossed on her
horns had tendency to excite her ire that chill.
aren were not bound to dress to please the caprice
OF any animal of the kind. The cow had a bad
character given her by persons who frequented
the market and who appeared to be conversant
with the tone OF her temper and capacity and in
cllnation for pitching things and especially little
folks about. Per contra, her owner had raised her
knew the beast for eight years and knew nothing
to her disparagcment The Mayor though he did
not order the COW to be abated as nuisance fined
Mr.. Elicit for allowing her to go at large.
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The Bank of Rock bridge
OF THE RIcnxosp DAILY DISPATCH
BANK OF RoCKBRID6g, !
LEXINGTON, Va, Oct. 10th. ISL

BANK OF R0CKBRID6B, !
LEXINGTON, VA, Oct. 10th, 1857
find an article in the Staunton Vindicator of
this date stating first that this Bank has
specie payment at its counter; and, second, has
deposited specie in the Bank of Virginia for the
redemption of its notes. The first is not true and
the editor might have known it was not if he
had taken the trouble of making an inquiry or
reading the newspapers in his Office The policy
which the Board Of Directors have determined to
pursue, Is TO continue redeeming its notes at its
counter in specie to the full extent OF the means
aud credit OF the Bank, which they believe TO Lo
amply sufficient for the purpose. The second is a
mistake, originating, no doubt, from the fact that
this Bank has been redeeming its notes at the
Bank of Virginia, Richmond, in bankable--not
specie funds. This has been done first, as a mat
ter OF accommodation to the Richmond merchants
who received them at par, and whom we desire to
save from the loss which they would have to sus.
tain in converting them into bankable funds; and
second, as matter of profit to the Bank. to use
it's deposit at the Bank of Virginia for the purpose
at par, rather than wait until the notes are
bought up by brokers at heavy loss to the hold
crs-brought here and redeemed in coin-and then
the deposit which we have in Richmond appropr-
ated to buy the coin back from the broker at loss
OF five per cent. at present rates. The policy Of
redeeming in bankable funds at the Bank of yir-
ginia will be continued
Respectfully, +. +. PAXTON,
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DAILY DISPATCH
y e'.-'...O&}TOkER12 ' II. 1881
THE FINANCIAL pREssuur

we continue cur account. ~ a.
dihicuities, complied from var;o.. n.....aH'a'
throughout the country In yirgin;. ~ go.
suspensions are reported. te,egranh;r j, ~.
from Wheeling contradicts the reported !.
the Merchants and Mechanics Rank. at that n,.c.
and says 1t continues to conduct busines. az b.ra.
fore. The Exchange banks at Salem and Mt we.,or,
and the Banks at phuAA,pi and Rairmount have mo-,
suspended. The FaHssrs' and Virginia Banks In
fredericksburg maintain their position aganst sus
pension The Farmers Bank in Fincastle In renart
ed in prosperous condition, and has promptly
met all demands thus far made upon it for coin
AFFAIRS IN BOSTON.
BosroN, Oct. 9.-The late reported heavy failures
in New York had rather distressing effect in State
. street to-day There was some movement in
Stocks at very high figure. Money Is more freely
discounted by the banks, but not in sufficient
amount TO reduce the current street rates. The
io,lowing failures are reported: Lyman A. George
Co.. Straw and Ribbon dealers: Milton Gale
dealer in Leather; Nash, French Co., Shoes.
Another dispatch, ofthe SOME date, says:
The evening papers of to-day report the money
market easier yet negotiations of paper continue
~ Unt as diihcut a. eyer-so that in reality but
Ii tile relief il felt.
The Banks yesterday gained one hundred and
~ senty-five thousand dollars in specie making the
In crease already this week three hundred thou
md ~
Inc latest telegraphic report, dated October 10.
SAYS: 'E
FINANCIAL matters are much depressed but to-day
our merchants are however generally meeting THAR
moi es. No new failures are reported
NEW YORK.
The n. Y. Express, of Saturday morning. saws
he Bowery Bank having closed its doors and
DISC ontInued its business has been suspended from
The Clearing House by the joint committee of the
asso ,iation. The notes ofthe institution, however
wb be received as usual by all the other banks as
in 90 nmon with the notes of the other banks of
TINS city, they are secured by New York State
stock.
The Park Bank had slight run upon it yester
day, a nd most causeless one. To show how cause
less 1t was we have made inquiries from authentic
source :, and with the following result
Sp -cfe In 1863 $50 TS
III 49, $50 90
We nave ascertained that the above figures show
the str ength of the Park Bank on the day the nm
founde report was in circulation prejudicial to it,
The Central Bank, of Brooklyn, which suspended
Thurs Day, has gone into liquidation. A receiver
has be en- appointed, and the concern will soon be
wOunti up.
The Express holds the banks accountable for the
present state OF affairs controlling as they do the
currency. 1t maintains that no element upon
which banking is based, is relatively worse than
1t was last year, The country overflows with
wealth in crops, and the price of freights shows
mat we can get them to market cheaper The
following table of the value of securities il pub
li'hed to show whether or not they are not M
tn $ m oment as valuable security as can be asked
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Z. s. SENATOR ELEcTgp.-The Tennessee Legisla.
ture on Friday last elected ex-Gov. Andrew John
ton U. S. Senator from that State in place of Sena
tor Jones, resigned. Speaking of the new Senator,
the Washington Star says:
lie is the most remarkable man in the United
States. Though scarcely fifty years of age, he has
worked his way, step by step, to position second
to that of the Presidency only under greater dis
advantages than ever surrounded a man in this
country who has had similar success in life lie
was a married mar before he could read, and
learned the rudments of his education under the
tuition of his wife, at such times as he could
snatch from his labor as a journeyman tailor to
provide bread for his family.
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WITNESSES RECOGNIZED TO APPEAR

WITNESSES RECOGNIZED TO APPEAR
On Friday last, in the Circuit Court, Albert Ball
and James II. Franklin, witnesses against Joseph
Elanl. charged with unlawful stabbing: and George
W. Smack and Nathaniel Thompson, witnesses
against Charles W. Brown, charged with stealing a
barrel ofmoasses, were recognized to appear at the
next term of the Court, TO give evidence against
the accused Inasmuch rs both of the parties have
made their escape from JAIL and ID is not usual to
give evidence against absent prisoners, the pro-
ceeding would seem to be a useless one Elam's
counsel announced himself ready to proceed when
that prisoners name was called in Court, but the
probabilities are that months will elapse yet
before either of the prisoners are heard OF in this
latitude.
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MULE RACB.--An announcement of a
contest Of the above kind, to come off at Fairfield
on Saturday, drew thither number Of persons de.
sirous OF witnessing a specimen OF that kind of
sport. Three animals were entered to contend for
the stake which, in this particular instance, was
saddle. After several moments spent in prepara-
tion, the entries, viz: Rola Bakers bay j. Tally $
dark brown, and X. Phillips black, were placed in
position, and the sgual Icing given. all three
commenced putting in their best licks for the win
nng post. The bay won the heat. The palm of
victory in the second heat was borne off by Phil
lips mule. Talleys mule, in the second heat got
as far as the Termination of the quarter stretch
when despite the exerton # his rider, he conclu-
ded to leave the Track and go home, and did So
The exertions made by Phillips mule overcome
him to such degree. that it not deemed advi-
sable to start him on the third mile. Bakers mule
started alone, and of course won the wager
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DID NOT AppEAR.-Francis Foxwell an

DID NOT TAPPEAR-Francis Foxwell and
r. b. Wesiger. charged with unlawful stabbing,
and David Weldon, with forgery, were called in the
Circuit Court, Thursday last and did not
The parties were on bail for their appearance. In
regard to the criminal charge, steps will be taken
to declare them outlaws, while in civil way, pro-
ceedings will be instituted against the bondsmen.
Weldons security is solvent, aud will doubtless be
made to pay for his misplaced confidence.
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PHGNIx No. 3.-The members of thi

PHHNIX NO. o.-IHe memUer5 OF IhIs
Company have shown an enterprise which cannot
be too highly commended, in fitting up meeting
room over their Engiae House, In very beautiful
style. Though not quite finished it is sufficiently
advanced to show the admirable taste which origi-
mated the undertaking. Tho room is in the tene-
ment on Bank street. corner OF l2,h, below the
State Court House, and is wei worthy OF visit.
The Phoenix beys, in making the improvement.
(which cost near $s0a,) were aotHatcd by the wish
To possess some suitable place to entertain visiting
brethren, and to have q comfortable place Of meet
ing for Themselves. They have Fnrceetled.
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CAPTURE OF MsEooSs.--At Mantanzas, Cuba, on
the 18th ut., capture made Of a desperate
gang OF runaway negroes, who had fortified them
selves in the mountains. One of the prisoners wal
the famous Lozaro, king OF the pasnque. whs had
been the terror Of that part Of the country for
fourteen years. lilo made fierce fight and died o
his nnds
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AcouIrTEp.--Laura Robinson, for using

obscene Language towards Nancy McKann in the
street, Bob Crane, ased African, for fighting his
sister, and Royal sheppard, Whit, for getting
drunk aud going to sleep IN an old house, were
all arraigncd on Satur,iav last before the Mayor
for the offences set opposite their names, but in
consequence of existing circumstances were al
lowed TO adjourn, after receiving promise of fr-
ture reward, conditional on next appearance.
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The REMAINS OF MICHAHL CooHRAN a
member of the Live Oak Club. was escorted to
their last resting place yesterday evening, by 81
Of his comrades, who drew after them the beauti-
ful Hose carragt formerly in possession of Liberty
Fire Company, the Live Oak Club being composed
of the old members Of that company.
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Two YOUNGSTERS amused themselves.
and sundry urehins, who had gathered to see the
sport, by vigorous fight yesterday evening, on
22d street, opposite Mrs. Van LEWIS Garden, Church
Hill. They were well dressed and after a contest
of several minutes, seemed to be ashamed Of their
position, and the fight terminated without damage
TO either party, saye a few scratches.
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FIaHTINa IN THE STRERr

AarhfANd IN The STkEHT. - "A man
named 0bediah Evans, made an unrrovoked assault
on Mr. Peter Pemberton, on BROAD street. near
Davidson's, about 10 o'clock Saturday night. and
officer Johnson being near. took the offeuder in
custody and placed him in the second station
house, as yiolater of the peace. Evans,
whose character as a peaceful citizen, has been Of
ten questioned, will be before his Honor this morn.
ing at 10 O'clock f4
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STEALING A WATCH.-Officer Seal ar
rested on Saturday. man who gave his name az
Thos Stanley, for stealing silver watch Worth
$50 from Capt. Bassett. Prisoner is from the
neighhorhood of Williamsburg, Va, and was EN-.
ployed on an oyster craft, commanded by Bassett,
and new in the dock. He was locked up and will
be brought before the Mayer this morning
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aConpAsY B. . Youso 0uAnD.-Amest

Ing Of the members of this company vas held on
Saturday night af their Armory, ON 18th strests--
Col. G. A. Crump. who had been selected com.
mander Of the company, rendered bis resignation,
which was received. Previous TO this, JoHs 3.
RsBY. Esq. nate Of the Biues) was unanimously
elected junior lee Lieutenant of the company--a
high, bnt not unmerited compliment to Mr. Rsdy,
who, whether in civil or military life, has been
Of any station which he has been called TO fli.
Col John II. Richardson being present. an election
for Captain was gone into which resulted In the
choice of senior let Lieutenant SAML. p. MffcaElL
The promotion Of the latter TO the captsincy, ad-
ances Mr.. Rsdy to the position Of senior LIST Lieu
tenant. s s'
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9 III MAIN STREET.

Vw o. B. TAYLUK hab now on hand AB
VIZ large and varied assortment of CHINA,
GLASS and EARTIIENWARE, embracing almost
every variety Of article in his line Of bssnes Also
TABLE CUTLERY, Plated CASTOES, SPOONS aud
FORKS; Brits.i. COFFEE and TEA POTS, Urns.
Painted Toilet S-ts, LAMPS, CANDELAbRAS.-
Also Green and Black TEAS Of the beat quality at
New York prices All of which he is warranted in
aging hecan sell ss lo~ ssasy house in the city
To country merchants he 10 prepared to O1er fine
assortment OF goods suitable to their trade and is de-
terrnned not to be undersola by any other house.
call with a view to examination OF his stock and
nrices is rnHlpctfnllY sniicitpd l9-2m
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DOGGETT & ANDERSON

UpHOLSTERERS AND PAPER HANGERS,
Corner of Governor and Franklin Sts)
uAVE L received their Fall Stock of
l. French and American PAPER Hangnss, all quail
tiles; Floor ell Cloths Curtain Goods Cornces and
Trimmings, Window Shades, Asttings, and many
sold at moderate prices. We .l.o keep on hand and
make to order Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows
Curled Hair and Shuck Mattresses of the best quail
ity. and all other work in line executed by DE
NEST competent workmen, with s.sle strstest desire
give satisfaction. A portion Of public patronage
il respectfully solicited. Sc 2s-3m
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PAYING SpEcIE.-The Charlottesville, Va, Adyo-
cate states that, notwithstanding the necessity
which has induced the independent Banks to sus.
pend specie payment Of their notes, the Monticello
Bank has met in specie funds every demand which
lep0eitore have made upon it.
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PETTY REVENGE. ga few days since Mr1
Peyton Johnston, of*Paddys Retreat" in Henrico,
advertised iu the Dispatch valuable Durham COW,
which was missing from his farm. Yesterday
the animal was found dead in patch Of woods, adj
joining his place, having been shot through with
bullet, 10y some poor apology of manhood.
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R., F. AND P. r. r. Co. 1t is init
mated that the great through mail will be carried
over this route commencing on the 18th proxlino
This course will be adopted In pursuance Of an
agreement entered into with the Postmaster Gea-
eral The Central Roai has been carrying 1t for
the past year or two
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SENTENCED TO THE PEyITEETIARY-Carpente the
citizen of Madison county, .Ta, whose arrest for
stealing Guano at the aordohsville Depot We no
tced few weeks since, was tried at the late Cir
cult Court for Orange county, and sentenced to
years imprisonment in the penitentiary.
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Rev. A. Sinclair, of Allegheny. Penn, has ae-
cepted call from the Presbyterian congregation
in Charlotte, n. q.
The remains Of Hugh Swinton Legare arrived In
Charleston last Wednesday. $3.50
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RALEIGH AND GAsToN RAILRoAD.-The directors OF
this road have declared dividend of six per cent
for the past year, amounting to about $5S,000, OF
which the State of North Carolina will receive
about $4,000. The sum of $1,000 was also carried
to the sinking fund of the road, which is now
about GOO. This fund is accommodating for the
purpose of discharging the debt of the Company OF
100000. The road is now in excellent order and
its trade and travel were Increasing
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JAMES NJ. oARTER, HOUSE, sl6N,

% ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, 0ILpHR AND
GIkz kzIEK, corner l4ih ant frankiin streets, eppo
ate the Exehapge HOTEL III. subscriber rails h,m-
self of this method, 20 return his thanks y his
friends and the publsr forth liberal share oi pHivn
teen yeas lie therefore fatten himself tnst ~
strict attention to business tsndeasorInz sawA5s y
please D b. merit confirmation of Their tasots ne
has on hand aconsislvrnfe stdek eL iItsh
ssch a LEADS. ZfNCs, yAksIsHks. MiNpVN
GLASS. Day PAINTS. Ae- whhn X M Mapasa ps
niess a ~ wo.k az an se most fayorabe terms, for
eash' or gu The usual time 70 punetuai payers.
Having had 80 much complaint about eiSsank NJ
I,r. md with ether businessl the xubscrtoef has
s..,,ssd a. fhe services Of Mr.. sAML ". ANIbkk.
who Win always be there 70 receive esders from my
a 80
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I,yD SsLE---Thc tract Of land belonging to the
lets Jeremiah A. Goodman living about mile and
q half south Of charlottesville and containing $50
ncrcs, was sold at arction for s27 per acre: Rev.
". 7, Parish, purchaser.
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INTHE BAsIY.-Two fine mules,
hitched TO coal cart, owned by Mr.. John r. stagg,
succeeded in backing themselves aud the vehicle
10 which they were attached into the Basin Fri
speedy rescue enabled them 10 escape death. The
accident occurred near the corner Of 9th street.