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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

THE STEAMSHIP AMERICA IN RUssiA-TLiS
steamahip, concerning which there arose some
Misunderstanding some time since at South
AmoE,cGn port a British admiral being deter
mined to seize uer IS Russian vessel, has en-
tered the Amoor river Ia etaertG, and was there
sold to the Russian government. Amops .hoLe or
board is a of Col ohm II. Burr, OF Whining
ton, Del, who has been employed by the Russian
government her chief engineer for one yeaE. at
h,ga salary. Yourg Burr writing home from the
Anoor river, says;
''My business will be 10 .ei.-s:n on tho 'Ameri-
ca until the arrival OF the ship kurose frori Phil
adelehia. which is now daily expected She br, 1ss
ou. 2 cargo of machinery for this place, consist
ing of TWO iron steamers Of light draft and all the
ina1hiaery, tools and appur.enanees of a first
class nlachinesi4ep and foundery. am to super
intend the erection IL 81 its details. There is
other American with me, ou4 o. my first acquain-
tancss III California n. Mard. he cs.,c ont chief
engineer CT tho steamship from New YORK, a-3
now has been appointed general experimenting
engineer of the whole motive power Of the river
aud harbor. The government of Russia intend
making this place the Black Sea OF Russia; all the
feet of the Black SEES will be here next summer or
fall, more than twelve steamships are expected at
tLis DoYtf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05
THE DAILY DISPATCH



DEATH OF PussER FiTzoERALD.-The Norfolk
(va) Argus of Tuesday, has a sketch of purser
Fitzgerald, the Oldest Purser in the Navy, who
died at Georgetown, ID. G on Friday last. Ha
was for many years q resident OF Norfolk, and
moved from there afler the pestilence of SIS The
Argus says:
Purssr Fitzyera'd was, with one exception, tho
oldest purser in the navy whsh he entered In 1870
and aea in active servioe until within o short
time of hts death. Duriug the war with Great Bd-
with the immortal Perry during the eventfu period
of his man lvres and eomhsta on the Lakes He
was the in,imste friend and companion of that gall
liant eff GER sharing with him both his tolls aud
houors He ives q witness while lying at anchor, of
the attack on the British fort George, aud Of the
conspicuous ealsntry of Gen Scot on that occasion
His most sctige service was in tbs infancy CT our
republican navy; and il whis the proud days OF
hts manhood were Jet upon him, that ne saw hef
flag crowned with unfadlnS glory
The mi,foItunes which overlook him in his old &c
revealed his character IN new hght but Tor lhe
loss of his large fortune, which involved in tbs
known the completeness of his character. Thsssme
courtesy ana kindness and eguspimisy which marked
his prosperous years shOue az brishtly ss ever IL
was only during the past year that he was seen 20
decline uncer the burden of domestic sorrow. 4 hs
pssiilence of 1855. which has darkened so many
hearts. fell upon his household with fearful fatality
noble of FIVE and twenty yssrs first sank un der
its rs.ages Then ths venerable ~1fe OF hls Bosom,
AID the mother of bis children followed tbat son to
the grave, Ind was IN one or two daJs followed DJ
another noble son. Still to ti!s common observer hs
seemed tAs same accomplished gentleman as he al
ways wBs; but those who knew him best saw that
with all lis fortituds his he ith declined and TIA! he
approach his end. And in his 18th year. by
gradual decline rather than by any disease hs has
gone from rs, leaving a name and Il memory beloved
by HI. fellow citizens and dear 20 his country
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

THE MISSES CUNHINGHAM.--Mss Augusta Gun
ningham, We are sorry to hear, is lying quite H.
and her sisters-the youngest, Eleanor, havip Z
returned from Saratoga-are said to be perfect
pictures OF wretehedness, worn out with anxiety
and trouble. The miserable situation Of these
poor girls has been taken advantage of by mum.
bar of cowardly scamps, who have annoyed tn EN-
by obscene valentines and equivocal offers Of
protection" on liberal terms" Such conduct
is too mean aud despicabe almost for belief, and
If discovered the uncon scionable perpetrators
should be punished with the utmost severity. Il
is said that the handwriting of some Of these
msssives although disguised has furnished a clue
to their authors, and Steps will be taken to bring
them to punishment. The young ladies have no.
left their home during the week, therefore the
statement of weekly print that on Tuesday las.
they promenade down Broadway with Mr. Snod
grass Is, of course. un founded.-N I. Ezprfss
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

THE LATE TRAGEDY IN WAsHISsToN.-Ther
appears to be much excitement in Washington
and Alexandria, In consequence of the summary
manner In which the magistrates disposed of the
case of ID. q. Lee for killing David Hume. and
releasing him on giving nominal bonds for $4,000,
ou' reaily for only $5000-hls own recognizance
Tor Soooo not being colectabe If forfeited; for be
mas II said no property out of which 1t could be
satisfied. Lee is said to be still in Washington,
not having gone to Virginia, as was reported
The Star says:
Lee 10 spare-made man, rather tall with thin
gray hair ana large gray or blue eyes, and 10 about
% wears age 1t 10 known to the police that h .
procured the pistol on the morning on which he per.
petrated the fatal deed, borrowing it for the occs
the respectsbiity of Mr. Hume not only on the MI ght
of the ciicuity at the Pregdents hou.e but in the
morning before Mr.. II. called at his room in tho
Pension Bureau. He wes dismilsed BY Secretary
McCiellsnd from his clerkship in the Pension Bu.
iesn WITHIN sn hour after the fatal occurrence.
strong and most oomnendabie point In the cha
rscer Of Mr. Hume has been most forcibly ilIustra-
ted In the testimony already given before the
ner's jury and the balins ma gistrates We alluds
to his forbesrsnce. Few men would have 40 ear.
Mostly plead he did to be relieved from resanin9
the grave impCtation upon a spotless charseter 30
pertirscous forced upon him by the man by whose
hand he fell. The affair with its sntecedents hsre
and its results far, hss struck this community
with thrill of horror
The Blue Ridge Republican, published at Cul.
pepper Courthouse, Va, says that the deepest sor.
row produca cad at that place by the intelligence
of the death CT Mr.. Hume
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

A NEW Use OF THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH
The Scientific American states that heavy
wholesale house in New York haa put up wires
and established direct teiesraphic communica
ton with one of the mercantile agencies of that
city. Every new customer presenting himself is
duly endorsed by favorable report through sthis
medium, before a sale is completed 1t has rsqur
ed considerable time, heretofore to send clerk in
eison, bat on the improve system, while one part
ner is showing OF the goods the other retires clicks
few strokes, ard learns-"owns farm worth S..
600 clear; failed once five years ago, good" and
returns to assist in bowling and assuring the stran.
ger, that be can have the goods on any terms he
chooses.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

SAD AFFAIR.-We learn, says the Toledo Com.
mereisl cf the goth ult, of exceedingly sad affair
which occurred near White Pigeon on the line of
the Michigan Southern Railroad on Tuesday tight
Two young men, each with two young ladies. left the
village in carriages to attend singing school fe "
miles across the river. During the singing school
heavy rain fell the river rose TO unprecedented
height and the bridge was swept completely away.
he young people, at the close of the school start
ed on their return home. The night was very dark
Unconscious Of the impending danger, the yosng
men drove their horses at full speed to the bank Of
the river. and ell were precpitsted into the stream
Two OF the young lades-Miss Cline and Miss
rblhpa-were drowned; the other two young Ia
dies and the young men were saved.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

SUIT AGAINST THE MCDONOGH ESTATE -
hrs. hyrE Cirrk Gaines, heir of the late Daniel
Clark, has Ied in court, at New O,iesus, bill in
equity against the Giles of New Oflesns and Bal
tmore, as heirs of the late John McDonogh, and
against fifteen or twenty persons besides, for the
recovery of a valuable tract CT land known as the
Bayou St. John property" which belonged to
Clark at the time OF his death, but which is now
held in ownership by the different defendants The
property comprises the best part of twenty six
squares of ground, mostly unimprbved, but very
valuable from ite locality
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05
WATCHES AND JEWELHY,
HIT ,EIM AGAIN.

N1 have hssn on the Square in Richmond's
old town,
Have made observations. and noted them down;
fhs Taasc I've beard from Snifh's Armory band,
And thought like tbs rest, 1t exceedingly grand
But whenever visit the Square, for or near.
My mind 10 delighted as we'll ssmy ear,
To think of the thousands in dresses all new,
To hear some pronounce the word "BAR.THO-LO-
NEW"
My watoh will net tell ths hour or minutes of day.
As strolliag aad struggling they bend forth their
way,
On Nam and Eleventh they take a slight view, =
And walk into the store OF BAR-TH0LO-MEW.g
Ny watch needs repairing, time will it keep
Either walking riding, or while Pm asleep.
Yet still I'll not give thee though old, for new.
And rll get thee repaired by BARTHOLOMEW.
Nought else does he do. hut from sI asks share,
Cloc's, Watches and Jswelry he does but repair;
Here's happy New Year to my friends sna the rssty
He Qat rivals 40 one, but equals the best
w. J. BARTHOLOMEW, f
Corner Main and 1lth sss, Richmond,
Watch and Clock-Maker
js29 Over 20 years In London and America.
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MIXING CoLoRs-A movement has been star

MIXING CoLORs-A movement has been start.
cd in the city of Providence, X. / , to abolish the
schools for coored children, and to have the pupils
now studying in them transferred to tia other
schools-makinS no distinction on account of color.
The journal (rspublican paper in that city, ia not
pleased with the proposition, and thinks it would
work badly il practice. 1t says:
"The colorad children. especially those of the
more intelligent and cultivated class, the very
ones who will receive most advantage from the
higher studies, will Lot go where they are not
treated equals and this they will not be s,nong
children at school. Constant unpleasant collisions
will occur, and there will be no end to the difficulty
eng5nSere. by this forced mingng of schools,
which. separately, s.a accomplishing the best re
suits for all the children white and coloFed. /: is
best to let we'll enough alone" !"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

X X. Crawford has been installed Mayor Of
Georgetown, D. G.
The Aims House at Washington was destroyed
by fire Monday night
Ripe strawberries were to have been served up
at the inauguration ball In Washington last night
meeting of the Democrats of Amissville pre
cinct, In Rsppahannoek. Va, on Saturday last
declared Gov. Smith their candidate for Congress
The entire cost of the new courthouse in Gin.
cinnau will be S75O,0CO. II will be finished In
July.
Robert Knox, for many years attached to the
port of Boston as sailing master, died at Charles
town on Monday, aged CO.
A correspondent of the Boston Courier states
that Mr.. and Mrs. Breckenridge will be the hand-
soonest couple at the Inauguration.
4 wealthy and quite pretty Jewsss. of 10 summers
WAS clandestinsiy married to admirinG Gentle, at
Aibsny, last Wednesday. Love triumpbsd over ps-
teTnAl wstshfulasSs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

A Young Liquor SELLER CONVICTED AT
Cambridge, Mass last week, 10y, named Hoyle,
was convicted of selling liquor in Woburn, and
was sentenced TO the House Of Correction The
boy Is Only eight years cid, and his mother is now
in the House of Correction for the same offence
After her sentence, it Is said the boy undertook to
carry on tie business, came TO Boston and bought
his liquor and made his bargains with the skill of
veteran dealer. He sold at the rate of barrel
a week unsl his career was stopped. The jury,
in nnding HIN guilty, recommended him to mercy,
on account OF Lis extreme youth.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

MARINE DIsAsTFR-Loss OF LIFE-The scbr
Sarah S Bird, of New York, which was disp.tth-
ed on the 18th of January, by the Board of Under,
writers, cruise for the relief of vessels in d;,.
board, consisting of twenty three souls. had rer
ished. The pilot boat Sylph reports seeing
schooner's mast on the alst January, with The
letters s. S. B. painted on it. The schooner ma.
garet Ann Lake, which was dispatched on Sa,ur.
day night to ascertain the certainty of the wreck
ed vessel. has not been heard from since. II i.
feared also that she was wrecked In the storm Of
Sunday night
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

THE OLDEST MAN IN AMERICA-An intelligent
correspondent Of the Cassville (Gs.j Standard,
says:
There 10 now living in Murray county In this stste
on the waters of Holly Greek, revolutionary vet
eran, ho has attained tho age of one hundred and
thirty four. His name 10 John Hames. As was on
my way whit this relict of the expired ixhtee
century, inquired Of oldish seDusmsa, about
sixty, II hs knew him. "Oh yes, know him." said
he, t'hs 10 my grandfather !"
John Hames was born in Mecklsnburg county, Vir-
sinia and = lad ten years old when Wsshin stcn
was In his cradle. He was thirty-two when Brad
DICK N ct his disAstrous defeat on the Moruneahe
He with several Of his hbors sat forth to join
the head strong and illfated commander. but tftsI
several dsys nsrsh yers turned back by the news Of
his overthrow. He migrated to South Carolina
nsar'y hundred yesrs ago. he was Ia thirteen
siderable conflicts during the war Of Independence,
and In skirmshes and rsncontres with Indians. with
tories, ssd with British Il mes beyond memory. He
was with Gates 1t Camden, with Morsaa at the Ccw.
pens, with Greene st Hilsboro and Eutsw, and wi.h
Marion In apuy bold Tush iate tory camp or red
coat qSsrtdb.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

TIRED OF BERTY."-About eight months
.go an Intelligent and valuable negro man ran
away from his owner, lady residing in this city.
On Saturday last, we learn, she received letter
from him dated at Toronto, Canada, In which be
respectfully asks permission to return, and promises
to be faithful servant to her for the remainder OF
his life. He says that there Is more In the mans
of freedom than in the reality and for bis part he
is completely tired of being fl ee, and is now anx>
ious to return to his former scceptation where he
enjoyed more real freedom than he has ever done
since lie left it.-Nortoik (Va) Herald.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

vIReIsIA LANDS Henry 0. Middleton, Esq
Of Urshur county, Virginia, the largest iandholder
in the State is now at the st. Nicholas Hotel, aud
ia in negotiation with company of gentlemen of
the North for the sale of 400 600 of land, in
tracts o. from 013 to 30,QQ0 scres. The lands of
fered by Mr Middleton are In the coanies of
Greenbrier Raleigh, Braxton, Kana~ha and Ma
son, and within the Camel coal tield.-Ntu York
Post
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05
DKOsPECTUS OF "THE SUUTH,0-A
DEMoCKArIC NEWSPAPER, PUBLISHED

l. DEMOGKArIC NEWSPAPER, PUBLISHED
AT RlCHMUND. VlR9INIA-Before the close Of
ths Esseat month this bscr Der will issue the frss
number OF newspaper which be proposes to pub
sn in Daily and semweekly editions and which
hs Intends to devote to the service of the sauth
pr.popes Of the Democratic Psrty But the paper
will not be exclusively politcsi that its columns
will only ir.srest the poiitcian; nor 80 subseryient
to psrty 10 spare the nduet OF bad msp; TO
bssy principle for the sake Of power or to disguise
Its convictions st ths suggestion of expectancy.
shsil sndesvorto commend 1t to intellisent per-
sons Of Gil CLASSES by Diligence in the ooiie cion of
news by imparrng something of agricultural, com.
reisl and literary interest 10 irs columns and by
ventuhng outspoken and emphatic opinion on
the topics Of the cay matter what the hazard of
conflict with prejudice of offence to the selfap-
pointed leaders of party Ths organ OF no clique,
in the interest of faction. and with partial
purpose to servs tho paper will address itself TO tho
homes: judG ct the people, and for support will
rely upon their appreciation of energy End enetprise
and their love of plain talk and ind opinion
There may be particular Individuals to whom this
OF 6scusscn will not be very eeptsole, but II
l can conciste the favor ofths masees, may sur-
No doubt ssrytls spirits viii he shocked st my zeal
In the defence of the Sou h sti have the eousois-
tory assurance that there are plenty OF brsve snd
true in Virginia upon hese patby and sup
port may rely with absolute security And 90 b.
lisvins embark upon the enterprise with no mis-
giving az t. the result -
"THE Eourar will be of equal sise with the
Iesdiag pspsrs Of the city; and viii bs furnished 70
subscribeIs at the folowina rates. Daily seven dol
lars year, SEMI Ave dollars p1pat IN od
sGaee
Money may be sent BY mail to the address Of
ROGER A. PRYOR,
Editor and Proprietor
II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

An AMERICAN EXPEDITION TO SEBAsro1oI--.
expedition from the United States 10 about to
take what the allied army could not eject. III,
makiog preparations to enter the harbor of ssbsse
pol not a. destroyer bat save national proper.y
from destruction. The Russians, during the famon.
Assault upon thss city sunk in tho harbor IO6 ves,els
Including line of battle ships, figates Is .tesm.
ers. aud 10 brgs Of war. The machinery of ths
sesSeIs OF war. before being sunk was csrefrIlv
severed with preparation of tslow to prevent
injury from the water. They were scutled by bor-
ing thres-lrca suser holes near the water line Mr.
John T. Gowen, of Boston at ths solicitation Of a
number of gentlemen Of Philadeiphis went to se-
basiopoi, examined the harbor. IN ade hs plsos and
esainsr 20 competitors from France and England
Obtained f-0m the Emperor of Russis the contr.ct
t. rszo these ships which valued By tho Govern
meat at 65 600 900. The expedition will copsist Of
two vessels of which leaves PhIIadeIp hs on or
about the Let Of April and the second soon afor re
number OF persons engaged csompsny it from this
oountry 10 about $780, and the hydra 1c ach is
OF the most colossal description. The contract will
take l3 months TO perform. the Russisn Government
furnishing 1900 men to help in the WORK At Kerteh
there ara aso some five six Russian vessels sunk.
which are included in the contract and in the habor
OF oohasto pol there 600 200 worth of cbains
and anchors, W hch the French srd English threw
overheard from inability to carry them of This
contract Is the greatest ene entered into and an
application 10 now befers the Pennsylvania LeEis-
iature to incorporate the company for the purpose
of prosee euting the work succe fully.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

SAD ACCIDENT.-Four brothers, sons Of Mr.
Dawson McCloud, OF Darlington, Ill ;, ere return.
ing from school, when sthe elder. aged 13, brok q
through the ice of slough; the next eldest, aged
II. went to bring assistance. and also brok Q
through; then the next aged g. followed and like
wise broke through. The youngest brother than
ran for his father, but when he returned all three
of the BOYS were drowned
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

THE NEWEST FAsHION.-A late English paper
states that many prayer books are now sold Ia
LoHdon with looking glass inserted in the inner
side Of the cover in order that the ladies may
range their hair or admire themselves while using
the book at church"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

MISSOURI JND X lSsAs LEGIsLATueE-Tbe M;s
soun Houss of Delegates passed bill granting th a
atate credit to the various railways the aggrt
amount of S5,700,0o0.
The Kansas Legislature adjourned at daylight on
the 2ist by a unanimous resolve. The Legislature
made friendly and courteous call upon the Cover.
nor after IL o'clock at nigh. Before Adjournment
the Governor vetoed the census and constitutions al
convention bill and signed the rebellion bill. Ths
former vas passed unanimousy over the veto. The
territory Ia reported quiet
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

PURCHASE OF A CHURCH In PARIs--Ouite
conmotion has been created in Paris. IL ia SAID
among the English ia consequence Of the Enisco
pal iformeriy the British AMBASSADOR 81 chapel, iu
the Rue dARuessan, having been purchased b,.
DR.. Evans, the American dentist, for Tie beneG
Of American Wesieyans.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

VIVA VocE-A green member of the Nebraska
Legislature, when the election of the Assistant
CLERK came up called out-Mr. Speaker, move we
vote rtcs r1sd, The whole house burst into
roar, and not knowing what it meant greeuy ask
bis right hand man if it was not Ia order adding
that he didn't know anything about these id
parliamentary rules!
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

MISSIONARIES "A farewell meeting with mis-
view of the departure Of the Rev. Mr.. Goodfsl.
low and family, ,.who about to sail for Montevi-
deo, to join the Methodist mission In South Ameri-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

sATIssA cTIoS "A Paris paper says that . dss
lately took placs between bar1istsr md merchant
in the Bois de Vincennss On the day appoi o ted,
the rain fell In torrents Nevertheless, being men
Of spirit the two con b.taus took of their coats AVID
fired twiee at each other without hstinR when tbs
matter wai settled In fortnight afterwari they
both died of Inflammation of the cheat Yhis was
sstisfacti an with vengeance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

THE BURDELL CASE Proceedings were COM
menced In New York, Tuesday, before the Surro.
gate Court in the matter of DR. Burdells will. The
Rev Mr. Marvine fully identified DIR. Burdell as
the person he married to Mrs Cunningham
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

DANGER OF CARRYISG FIRE ARMS veun1
gentleman, sged about 1s years, by the name of
Joseph Burke, of Burke county Ga, was killed
recently by the accidental dischargs of . pistol
which he had in side pocket of his coat, or under
bis vest The wound was large, and he died In .
few hours sitter the accident
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

ILLINOIS LAND SALES The telegraph repor.
of the land sales of the Illinois Central road in
February $266 377, against S75, 900 last year
In January there were S348970. against sl75, ,5O4
in January, 1856
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

SoF oFaREssToNAL-TuEs --Senc,,-u,
mener reported. that the committee to inform H..
President ana yf.e pre .ident e.rt ~ ,h.;. -, me
l.o Peiformed it's commission, and that both h.r
snInso their high sense of the honor ana their
faithfully. pess 1as's
..n. nm wo hundred thousand copies Of the Pa
wa.. ose report on agriculture for the year 1856
,rcrs ere olaered to be printed bill WAS passed TO
hl -. ane pay OF the West Point Cadets; aIso 4
roa ,ne relief Of sck and disabled seamen aud
be sunno,.d dnese objects of public regard are to
Army and Navy bills were passed I''es' Ane
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

ST. PATRIcKs DAY-The Irish societies In
New York are making arrangements for an an
propr,a:e celebration of st PAtrick's day, on the
and dinner
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-05

DEATHS IN NEW YoRK.-There were 44S
deaths in New York last week-of scarlet fever
Al; consumption 54; ANAL pox 8; Inflammation of
the lungs 90