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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

Pur THRoUGH.-A number of SER
wants were before the Mayor yesterday morning
and punished, for roaming the streets the night
before without passes and for drinking too free Of
very bad whisksy.
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STEALING MoNEY.-J0e Banks, a slave,
was arrested and Gagged yesterday afternoon. on the
charge of stealing 80 from Patrick Gaines.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

LIFTING CHANGE.-Jim slave to b.
Natogni, found guilty before the Mayor Of steal
ing money from his master. and punished BY
stripes to the number of fifteen.
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FINED.-Walter s. Chandler, created
an obstruction in the first vegetable market last
Fr'd'v. for which the Mayor fined him yesterday
morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

OVER INDULGENCE Thomas A. Linton
was committed to the cage last Sunday night. on
charge Of being dersnged. but yesterday morning,
he had partially recovered from his excitement,
and was then discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

FIRE AT ST. LouIs.-The scale and safe factory of
Messrs Beard l. Bro. was consumed In st. Louis,
last Friday night by fire. involving loss of So,
nOO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

BEYOND HoPE.-Nothing can be more
disgusting than the sight of a drunken woman.
'pread full length III the street, and yet many Of
our citizens witnessed just such show last sun
lay. Rosetta Stanley, an inmate of the poor
house, escaped from the enclosures that morning
made tracks for n groggery, and there filling her
kin with fire water took lodging in an open lot
where she was afterwards discovered by the police
md borne to the cage. When called before the
layor yesterday morning, the old witch looked az
dnconcerned as if she had heen guilty Of nothing
IMPROPER. In default Of bail, she was sent TO Jail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

No PAPERs.-Ann Ellis, free woman.
was committed to prison for want of register Of
her freedom
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SALARIES IN HAYu.-The former salary Of the
Emperor OF Hayti was $l50000. It 10 now $Do
600 Haytian. the Hsytian dollar being worth about
six cents, which will make the Emperors salary
about $4,000 American currency. The Empress
has an allowance Of $1,000, and the Imperial fsm-
~ 5000, so that among them they all nave $<i,-
Un
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

DISTINGUISHED ARRIyALs.-Among the passengers
by the steamer Europa, at Boston, are two young
English noblemen, who have probably come over
10 make the tour of the States. They are Lord
AIthrop and Lord IIeryey. The first is the son
and heir of Lord Spencer, descendent Of the
great Duke of Marlborough, and nephew OF
viscount Althorp the distinguished statesman who
was chancellor of the exchequer in the Melbourne
administration. Lord Hervey is the second son OF
the Marquis of Bristol. They are both quite young
men, under Is and unmarried.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

Nor PRovED.--A slave who calls him
self George Palmer, made his appearance before the
Mayor yesterday, to answer the charge Of fghting
in the street last Sunday, and throwing stones az
John Vines, but as came forward TO establish
his guilt, he was released from custody
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04
EEMALE SCHOOL AT ASHLAND,
l. HANOVER COUNTY. VA
Mrs. CilAS; B. STrART.l priooin,,.
:, JNO. W. STUART. ! PRINCIPALS.
MIss fANNlE III

- 49, ~. III VI. INB1 =, AsslstHlt-
lhe hrSt session ofthis School will commence "a,
me lst day Of October next. Twenty-Five bnartlurs
THh y o. accommodated in the family Of Mrs STUaEr
II the purpose Of those engage. in thi. school Is
make II, Ia All respects, of the irst class
thargss -fJrd Term If T,csnty Hssks. IuvnJ{r ia
Adrdnc-.
b'aid, is'ludins. washing fuel and light ST. ,At
luton ia English BTanCh II iri
fFrllCh.... 10 Cn
ittiii anu 10
.hrHHtry And Natural Philosophy y............. ~
hu|lC on Piano, with use - 60
ornamental Branches At usualai prices.
Address tHts H. SIT ART at Randolph Macon Col
leHe tli Ht Of sept, aud after that time at Ashland
10 4.
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" session commences October Ist 1857 The prfp,.-
D. ttttarc af Tins school - the thorough and rYs
tas.tac instruction IN tbs French language given TO
All she pupils, without extra Charge.
The treulh Is taught by Professor aud Madame
kN4HN. uf Paris and peculiar Facilities arr afforded
f.s i,ssnlUS t. -prsk the language
Hr. pELIkr guarantees that the Elementary and
advanced studies in English, shall be THOROUGHLY
tas.,ht
information. relative t. the school, terms &c may
o. s.3 "u application at her residence on BrOad st.
L. I'D gl-tlIra
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UNFoRTuNATE.-A young man of gen

UNFoRTUNATE.-A young man of gem
eel appearance, who gave his name as j. W Sin
gieton, was arraigned before the Mayor yesterday,
Or being intoxicated in the street last Saturday
morning. and for destroying one OF the cage win
dows after he was confined. When under the ex-
;ltement of liquor he attempted to purchase u
mall quantity Of poison, but the apOthecary to
whom he applied refused to sell it to him The
iayor required him TO pay the damage he had
aused othe cage, and then held him to bail for his
good behavior.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

Hon. H. P. Trippe, of Georgia, was dangerously
injured last week by being thrown from q buggy
while proceeding to fill an appointment for polit-
ical discussion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

There were III interments in the cemeteries of
New Orleans during the week ending July %.
There are l76 visitors at the Allegheny (ya)
Springs
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EDUCATION.
ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL

.TAsLE HnF-TEARLr IN AuvAScr.l J

Marshall and Clay, Is now in sersion, and will
continue uniii the sth April next. The second quar-.
'er nav ihE b"gnn on the Sth Junc) will commence
9h the 2ith inst Ny charges will be As follows:
tor elementary latin. per mouth h 81 op
nhRi~h Grsinmar. History and Biography y 30a
RgAdnR Writing and Arithmetic . "A
The tuition fees will br required 1usrtsrly in al
vance. 4 AUnfS0N ptyNr
3-IotE +'''-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04
SUNDAY last was busy day for the No

SUNDAY last was busy day for the DO
ice: some of whom were engaged. from the rising
tne sun 10 tho going down thereof, in preventing
nlsdemeanors, and in arrestinx parties who bsd
knowingly trsmpled the laws under their feet
'ne OF the great difficulties which the officers have
. encounter, is to keep the walks on Broad and
hird streets from being entirely blocked up by tn,
luhdreds OF servants goingng to and returning
rom church Like flock of sheep they crowd to-
ether IN one body, often going five and six abreast
hd II not checked would SO obstruct the sidewalks
la' no one could pass them without going upon
i,I Hr I"tilaSe way. Unless these people learu t.
'ieid portion ofthe highway to others in passing
hey VIII get themselves in trouble before they ar,
ware OF 1t. No one desires to deprive them of
u! proper ENJOYMENT but it is expecting toe
snIn 70 suppose that they are to have the liberty
t blocking up the streets 1T pleasure.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

ANNUAL ADDREss.-We understand that
ALEXANDER X. HOLIDAY, Esq, has consented to de-
liver the annual address before the State Agri-
cultural Society Of Virginia. the 29th Of October
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

WHERE VEL THEY GIT HUsR.NDss-It apn4,r. bx
the late census that the excess of females over
males in the State of Massachusetts, i, 33G36-
This excess is partly accounted for by ths tendency
among the sons OF the Bay State to emigrate to
other parts of the country, and by tbe resort ~
native and foreign females to the factories. Ia
Lowell alone the excess of females over males ia
LOSS One thing is certain, Massachusetts, cannot
ufhlsh husbands tor its marriageable female popu-
ltton, and Lowell, especially, we shouid tbinlr
would be an excellent place for bachelors who wish
10 get mated In fourteen cities of Massachusetts,
the proportion Of females to every 100 males was,
IN IN I'59, as follows: In Boston, l0S Lowell, l53
Worcester, 1U4 Charleston IO2; Salem. IN. C.no
bridge, no. New Bedford. no. Roxbury, III: Law
renee, llI Lynn, Ill; Springfield, ll2; Newbury-
port, l23 Chelsea 10.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

IRE TELEGRAPH UsED ON THE l:trrLr Fty1n AZ st.
bASIoPoL-for some time the h,lJ elactric tsle-
graph had been in operation under Jieut Stonford
II was worked by several sa,,,.rs Srcsan, g..
son being the chief executive uon-coDmissinpaJ
oilicer by the Sth of April, lines of communica
tlon were open to the stations of divisions to the
tehches and TO head quarters. That night the
wire was laid TO a cave near the first paraIIeI ON
the right attack. Ii was no sooner com nIetad than
the sergeant received All order from Iieut Stop-
iord 10 hx an Instrument aud battery in the cave
" ontaih TWO Orderlles from the covering party in
.ne trenches, and apprise head quarters soon as
the service was accomplished. This DONE Ander-
son was directed to remain and work the instru-
lneht Pleased with this the first appointment to
tfr statlon-a dismally picturesque spot il was
ne sent ana received several messages. Among
the latter was one to the general in command of
the trenches. "to open fire from every gun at day-
hght. The bombardment commenced at iaybreak
but In the midst Of the din. at ten o'clock in the
morning an orderly in breathless haste delivered
d hote 10 the sergeant. announcing the rather
s'aftiihg news that no communication could be
sent TO him from head quarters as is was supposed
the wire was cut. lie was therefore directed to
examine and repair it. With some of the party
vi ho started IN adrenchtng rain, driving through
water ana swamp and sinking at every step mid
leg IN mud He did not require to use the gstya
nometer To test the wire, for. after bounding over
Tue Il gun battery, he soon found the spot where
INC current was interrupted 1t was in the orot-
HoH raflne near the road. and in rear of the hat
tery Russian 6S FOUNDER had cut the line and
isid about hVe feet Of it bare. The duty was not
devoid OF danger. Shells burst around, and shots
ne" by, bnt none of the manipuIatOrs were hurt
removing the damaged wire the sergeant re
placed II with an approved piece, securing the con
hectoh by two Joints; and. after covering il with
gut" percha, relaid it in the furrow 1t was del
icate operation to be performed under fire. and re
cures cool head and steady hand to effect it
oh returning to the cave his situation was xtreme
~ ulsasreeabe. Driven by cutting wind the rsip
pear INTO the chamber, and pattered against III,
races Oh the Operators At whatever cost the ser
BeaIt was determined to maintain the instrument
III working order. and, accordingly, without an,
for his own comfort, took of his
macklntosh. and with it hooded the instrumsn,
"@nlch @ "as YET 10 carry out important correspon
dehces There was no rest in the cave: the min
was anxious, the eye on the stretch and in thai
miserable hole for more than thirty hours. the ser
se"n' was at ms post. When relieved he again
passed along the communication to mend il if n4
cessary; but IN all parts it was efficient atbouyI
he found six shot holes and several cannon bali.
SipperS and Miners.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

IMPROPER CONDUCT.-Six young men,
members and runners of No. fire company, were
pefore the Mayor yesterday morning, for congregat
ng the corner of 18th and Main streets at .ht
md disturbing negroes and others, in passing
The investigation will be concluded this morning.
SAvAGE.-A report is in circulation in
his city, that two young men, pupils in Mr. Harri-
sons school in Amelia county, got into fight last
saturday, and that one Of them had his nose bitten
fl, and the other an eye gouged out 1t il further
umorrd that the one who lost the nose, has gone
10 Philadelphia TO have it repaired.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

1HE EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH is at Plombier.s a
french watering place-a town with one street. IL
ftet wide, and the length of which can be walked
III seven minutes. 1t has been resolved that like
"Old Paris" PlombiereS is to be metamorphosed
deputatlon waited ON His Majesty of persons
proposing to form Themselves into company for
improving and enlsrsing PIombieres. His Majesty
approved OF the proposition, and set down his
LS24oo0o) One side Of the street (Rue de la Pre-
lecture is TO be pulled down. A Pari. letter saws;
The Emperor is we'll, and uses the waters ana
takes MS promenados like the humblest of US
That is, he gets wet to the skin in the boilno
bath roars at the fret ascabclt Of the Jouchc
breakfasts, works with his Secretary, NJ. Moe
guard reads, or hears read, dispatches, signs de
crees, walks cut and sits in the most plebeian
fashion, on cold stone benches, or else takes
drive in very plain britska, through this beaut.
full country.
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THE HENRIco AFFAIR.-We are assured

4 rT1' II Ir'HlOO 1IFFAIh.-Nt e UTp aSSUrCN
y Hlr. BoulWare, the owner Ofthe negroes charged
WITH an attempt to kill their oyerseer Mr. Dodd in
ienrlc0 county, that the information we have
heretofore received and published relative to the
lhalr Is not entirely accurate. Mr. r. has reasons
believe that there 10 intention to commit
huroer' bnt merely an assault accompanied with
most unjustiiable violence to protect a woman, y
lister of the young man who commenced the as
'ault, from whipping which the ovcrseer began
% infict by the use of a hoe handle which he al
eyes was caused by some resistance on her part
4 course the facts. as far they eau be got at
viii be brought out before the Justices sitting in
he trial, which they will weigh as impartial
Judges, and decide accordingly.
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FAL.E ALARM.-Six or seven voungsters

FALSE aLAfh.-olA OF seven youngsters
were before the Mayor yesterday morning, to an
swer the charge of creating false alarm of fire in
the street, few nights ago. One of the officers of
Liberty Company testified that the alarm Was raised
by portion Of the members of that corps, and
gave their names TO the police. The investigation
was adjourned until this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

CORRESPONDENCE OF THn RICHMOND pAlLr DISPATCH

NoTTowAY, c. H., Aug. /.
Crops Of corn anu tobacco generaiy, very prom
islng IN our vicinity, except the destruction of ~
recent freShet northwest of Us, and that monster
plagse, chnch bug, which has played hsvoc..with
SOME fields of corn. Since the close of the harvest
a variety of experiments have been resortod to;
Will mention two to wit strong soap suds, and
the other, which. though laborous is unquestioIi.
ably the most eectual is 10 catch the critters and
dip ON in large pots of boiling wator, and unless
applied thus wise several hours they will resu.ci-
tate and pitch into the corn with renewed energy
aud keener appetite. ApIEr,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

FOOT RACE-HESRICo ANTELOPE VIcTo-
I'tS.-A very pretty foot race, one hundred yar(ls
' istthce' between the Henrico Antelope and
member of the city police, came off at Fairfield
'e'terday afternoon at O'clock, in the presence OF
eFeral hundred persons. Before the time for
'arting the friends of the Antelope were rather
oWnIn the mouth, because of the fact that he had
een suffering several days with rising upon his
eck, which must have inconyenienced rs we'll a.
'ebllitated him very much. but when he appeared
n the ground and stripped for the contest. they
allied to him and gave him the call The Antelore
Von the choice Of tracks, and getting the firm
round, while his opponent was thrown into the
and, the word was given, and the two were soon
the top OF their speed, the Antelope slightly in
he rear. After going about fifty yards, Sigh;
ostlo took place, when the Antelope moved in
ront, and led home handsomely b. three feet, win
nhg the race IN ia seconds. to the great delight
Il his many friends and admirers. The race wa.
nade by friends Of both parties for $l0O and the re-
nit was entirely satisfactory to all. We are pleas
d 10 see this species of innocent sport revfyinx.
'nd hop" to have to chronicle many more contests
Il the same sort by other parties
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

A RIOr AT CAIRO, ILL--On the 25th ult. there
was quite riot and excitement ut Cairo, H. in
consequence of several MissOurians attempting TO
arrest fugitive slaves Pistols were fired on both
sides, and a house nearly demolished meeting
Of the citizens called by the mayor and a com,
mttee of Vigilance organized TO check the proceed
lngs of the MissOurans, three Of whom were ar
rested and put in Jail. This building the friends
of the latter thereupon threatened to demolish-
subsequently, law of the State (Which had remain
ed dead letter. against free cOlored persons set
thing in the State enforced at the instance of
the friends Of the fugitive slave law. Two of the
servants of the Taylor House were arrested and
one fined $35 and the other $50. They were also
ordered TO leave the State within ten days TO save
the remainder of his servants from prosecution
Mr.. Davis, of the Taylor House, shipped them
eight in number by steamer to Louisville.
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EDUCATION.
nnARnINn nEpARTMENT OP TuE

IDtfAhDINd DEI AN MEM OF III r.
I'D RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE-In or,ler
g. irypfe my attention more exclusively ta tustruC
ION and th- general supegintendvOCe Il she Inst
t-ir desire 50 place tho BOARDING DEPART
NENT IN The hands oi SOME gentleman aud lady
prepared tp assume the who" charge and rcspansf
tHty II a.. sud vhoSe character aud standing are
ura that parents at distance may t0I entire conf.
,.,uce iu tutTu~tlnE thcF daughters 10 thor
r not propose 20 withdraw my own interest IN, and
h!.ta,s, over tlA- who come a. board crs t. the
Institute hat o prtSie tnT them additional atten-
toms iu the form most likely to ensure their greatest
...s.sNFt
The established rates fai board Including washing
g. age S11f p~g S.sS~uH 81 niue month"; Ii IL l...
loved hgt w op}ts tauitir- favorable gae afford
n!r iaa.lt,r- aui giving hs personal attention, tn Tn.
matter ua> 2iva entire satisfaction and Vet ,uput
l.- family hg the hnapIlug department. while u}vipc
..s tsuSht'y, every advantage for ehtailsn. a IT,
fHuSh s-iUr5i.oE-
snail De- happy e. give more explicit information
o. terms &, and to r"ccive arpiicatini, ehea
l,.I. ually or ly letter tai the 1T OF August
EyE,-tjt> Il. MANLY. LK-. Richmoud, Va
MISS JESSIE c. GORDON'S SCHOOL,
W F0R Young LADIES. Corner Of Franklin
F-t ata stre.ts,s viii bc TsupoHcd the ISt day
u-t.t.E sud ctaeft or 'ho ~ day Of July.
u sao9 hn@i'sh Branches -.........-,.....slo 70 -
fr@STy % .--................. % 10
language ... -.,......-.. .....-..... o %
NH& 20 40
Persons tsSlTing 70 enter pupils, can leave their
ua-- '- - tho school Rooms where Miss g. VIII meet
thrrs Al any hour they may appoint.
.y G--fi-TNH&aw}-tp
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A Rock BATTLE. in which seventy-6v,

4 MOCK DATTLE. III WHICH EtNenty-0Ve
or one hundred boys were engaged, took place on
french Garden Hill last Sunday afternoon, aud
might have resulted in serious injury 10 some of
the lads engaged, but for the timely arrival of of
fcer Morris, who put both armies to flight.
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RoUGH UsAGE.-James Dixon, denizen

ROUGH UsAGE.-James Dixon, denizen
~ the valley, was taken before the Mayor yester-
lay morning to answer the charge of assaultne
tnd beating John Turpin, on Sunday last Both
parties reside in the same house and "a they occa-
ionaliy take q little too much for their stomachs
'ake 1t - t1ir to presume that they were boozy at
The time OF the difficulty Jim saying that he was
Tying gdo"n IN his own apartment, when Jack broke
'pen the door and came staggering in at which
lime he sprang up. seized piece of wood, and gave
nis nei8hbor slight tap on the head that caused
the ciaret to fly. Jim held to bail for his good
1ehavlor, and had not succeeded in giving it when
We left Court
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-04

THE HENRICo JAIL is now in better
condition than We ever it, and contains more
han twenty prisoners of all ages and colors-
About two years ago there was not single prison.
n IN this Jail for several months but since then
las had its quota Of disreputabie tenants Many
If the persons confined there are negroes
seven or eight ofwhom are charged with attempt
ng to commit murder
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FALL OF 4 BUILDING IN ST. LouIs.-The ct. Louis
papers contain accounts of the falling of building
in that city occupied by Monks Chic, dealers in
liquors. The accident was caused by overlooking
the building. Six persons were buried in the ru-
ns and badly injured. No one was killed outright.
The Democrat thus describes the affair:
A gentleman of the Washington foundery, oppo-
site. standing near his place heard quick crack
ing and looking up saw in the wall Of the building
an opening along the line of the fourth floor,
which. while he ran, instantly succeeded by
the falling of the whole wall, from the cornice 10
the pavement
MASSACRE OF MlssI0NARRs.-A letter from Rev.
A. Medand. of Meerut, dated May 10th, says -
The missionaries and native Christians at Delhi
are believe, killed" letter in the London
Times from Rev. T. c. Smith, chaplain of Meerut,
India, says:
The Rev. Mr.. Jennings, chaplain of Delhi, and
his grown-up daughter ian amiabie and much res
pected yung lady)was murdered in the palace where
they were living with Capt. Douglas, (also killed.
commandant Of the guards. The Delhi Bank was
plundered and burnt, as were all contonments,
together with the premises OF the Delhi Gazette,
the treasury sacked, aud the church burnt But a
very few, | fear, have escaped.