The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-14
OF 1.-THE SOUTH. "A
il DEMOCkAfIC NEWRPAPER PIIRIIaaED

DkOSPECTUSO OF THE SOUTH,o-A
Ar RICHMOND. v1RGINIA.-Before the close Of
the present month, the subscriber will issue the first
number Of newspaper which he proposes to pub
he intends to devote to the serqce of the South,
the interests OF tbs STATE aud to the support of the
principles OF the Democratic Party But the paper
will not be 90 exclusively political that its columns
will only interest tbs politician; subservient
to party a. to spare the misconduct OF bad men; to
betray principle for the sake Of power to disguise
It, convictions at the suggestion Of expectancy.
shal endeavor to commend 1t to Intelligent per-
sons Of ell classes, by diligence in the collie ction Of
news, BY mpartng something of agricultural. com
meIcal and literary interest to its columns aud by
ventur1ng an outspoken and emphatic opinion
the topics of the cay, matter what the hazard of
conflict with ejudce or OF offence to the self APP
pointed leaders Of party The organ OF no Clique;
purpose to serve the paper will address Itself to the
honest judsment of the people and for support will
rely upon their appreciation of energy and enterprise
and their love of plain talk and indie pendent opinion
There may be particular individuals 10 whom this
OF discussion will no. be very acceptable but If
can conciliats the favor of the masses may sur
vve the opposition Of ignorant or Interested critics
No doubt serve spirit, will be shocked at my zeal
in the defence of the South still have the consoa-
tory assurance that there are plenty of brave and
true len in Virginia. upon whose patty ard sup
port may rely with absolute security. And SO be-
lieving l embark upon the enterprise, with no mis-
giving az te the result.
"THE sourH- will be Of an equal size with the
leading papers of the city; and will be furnished to
subscribers at the following rates: Daily seven dol
lars year, Semi eekly five doilers-pdy0be IN Gd-
rance
Money msy be sent by mail to the address of
ROGER A. PRYOR
Editor and Proprietor.
Richmond March 8. 1857 is
CP KCIAL NOTtCE.-W. PkrkksVN,
- GRADUATE OF TIL e PHILADELPHIA
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY: having Purchased of
Mr.. j. B. WOOD his stock of DRUGs, CHEMICALS,
FANCY ARTICLES, &c at his city DRUG STURE
corner of 18th and Nam streets, next to ths st.
Charles Hotel, respectfully solics continuance Of
the patronage heretofore SO literally extended to
his predecessor and hopes by strict attention and
particularly to ths purity and good quality OF sill
articles offered for sale, to meet liberal share Of
custom. MARCH :, 1901.
Having sold to w. PETERSON my stock of Drugs
&c, at the store corner of 18th and Main stfests'
hereby recommend him to the confidence OF my
friends and the public, and respectfully ash for him
continuance of the patronage heretofore SO literally
My Office, for the present. will be with Mr.. Feter-
son, at the old stand.
MARCH 2, l857-mh 3-dm J. B. WOOD.
A UCTION AND COMMISSION BUsI.
~ NESS.-1he subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public generally that he hiss taken
the old stand of Gerst & Lsberger recently occu-
pied by j. +. Lipscomb Main street, in the town
of Dsnville where he will buy, sell and receive
consignment for sale, either publicly privately, all
kinds of Country Produce, and ell articles of Goods
Wares and Merchandise, Groceries &C., and make
the usual advances on consisnments.
bacco and any other article of property to be sold
publicly, either in Danville the surrounding coun
try. lie hatters himself that an experience of over
fifteen years will warrant him in promising entire
satisfaction to ell who may favor him with their pa
tronage Having secured the services of Mr.. RO
BERT S. JONES formerly of the house of John
son & Co, he hstters himself that the re9uir ements
Of all his friends will bs fully met.
He refers to Messrs. Stokes 4 Rivss, David r. VIII
iams Samuel Ayres and James A. Cowardin, of
Richmond. and TO all the merchants, manufacturers
j. ia io-ts '' ''A THos D. NEAL.
TNTELLIGENCEK ne vsPAPhi1.--NO-
i TICE.-In consequence Of the absence of several
psrsons who were expected to be present the sale
on Yesterday the subscriber concluded tina. he would
not offer the INrELLIGEECER for:sale at auction -
He now otf5rs the lntelligencer Office, including
acknowledgement with the good will" of the pa
per, (the value of which may bs accurately
tanned by reference to his books) at the minimum
price Of Il 900, payable ia s, II, Is and "A months-
for approved, endorsed negotiable notes. The books
will show that the nett cash income of the paper
Excluding all uncoilected accounts) has been over
900 per for the last serenteen years and that
in some years it has reached $4,000.
To the purchaser of the Newspaper, the Building
in which 1t is conducted and built expressly for the
purpose, Bank street, adjacent TO the Exchange
Bank, will first be offered at q fair valuation, and
should he decline purchase, it will be sold
ton.
As the subscriber will return to Raleigh in a few
days, and as it is best that the negotiation for the
purchase OF the paper should be conducted in Peters
burg, he refers all persons desiring 10 purchase 10
Messrs. PANNILL l. Son, who have full power to act
for him in the premises.
NJ B. Until the sale of the Newspaper Office the
paper will be continued az usual
JOHN w. sYME.
PETERSBURG, Feb. 90, 1857. fs 2l-ts
TIN, SHEET IRON AND GAS FIT
1 TING ESTABLISHMENT, THIRTEENTH
STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND CARY-Fhe
subscriber is fully prepared to DO all kinds of work
in the above business, with dispatch; and returns
thanks to his numerous patrons for past fayors and
solicits continuance Of the ssme. Being master
of his business he promise his customers that
all work done by him will at least, be equal to any