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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-02-18

81 FOR RENT..A very desirable Office.
E on the corner of Main and 9th streets. for rent
A Apply at this Office. fe Ia-2t
<rn FOX hkNT-A small cottage ON
Westham Plank Road, half mile from Rich
NE mond will be rented 10 good tenant vAry low
Apply to A. r COURTNEY
Office on 1lth street. between
10 l8-'s Bank aud Maia ct.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-02-18

@k sSm ,a,io' q cts; Children half price
fe I6-lt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-02-18

o. BILLY BUTTON FOX SALE
Ao Together with line tnearly new light top
Buggy and Harness, with or without sdutoh
collar" also, fine irotting Sulkey. Billy Button
was sired by the cesbrsted Morgan Comet" cut of
a full blooded Canadian mare; is q bright pay; kind
and gentle In harness and trots his mile in about
three mnutes Warranted sound. For terms so-
plyto DUVAL NORTON
IL I8-St. Druesist.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-02-18
n BIRTH NIGHT BALL! al
mi THE A-N
%R L.. I. BLU f : sfaA
win celebrate the anniversary Of the
BIRTH OF WASHINGTON
BYA
b LII

AMERICAN HOTEL,
On MONDAY, FEBRUARY ss3d,
end respectfully invite their
HONORARY AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS,
and file nds to unite with them.
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DOaESTICATED RArTLBsNAKEs-MrJ James
Plummer, of Summerhill, this county. was
bitten by pet rattlesnake in three places on
the hand, on Thursday last. Mr.. Plummer has
several pet rattlesnakes, one a very large one,
upwards Of four feet long, which had been
trained to protect the children from the attacks
OF ferociOus animals. A strange dog entered
the dwelling of Mr.. T. on Thursday and an
preached one of the children in a savage mood.
when the snake attacked the dog in a violent
manner: Mr.. p. in rescuing the dog from the
coils and fangs Of the snake, was bitten ON the
hand in three places by the enraged pet Mr.
Plummer at once sucked the poison from the
wounds, and drank pint of brandy, which is
an infallible remedy for even those who are not
imperyious to the bite Of the rattlesnake Mr..
p. need not have used any antidote and ONLY
did 30 because the remedy il not hard to take.
The dog died in great agony few hours after
he was bitten.
The custom Of domesticating the rattlesnake
- not 80 common among our mOuntaineers as it
was in former years. The people of the noun
tain are imperyious TO the bite Of the rattle
snake and other yenomous reptiles, and domes-
ticate and use them for many purposes-Johns-
f0ICH Echo.
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DEPLORABLE AFFAIR IN CISCISNArI-The
Cincinnati Commercial records the following
melancholy affair:
Thursday night several persons kept a
/" wake" with the remains of Mrs Henderson
whose death, from accidentally swallowing OK
aiic acid, we have mentioned. About III O'Clock
two young ladies entered the water closet, when
the floor gave way, and one of them named
Margaret Leggett, fell through, the other es-
Gaping she knows not how. The vault is walled
up round like we'll Is thirty-f feet deep,
and contains fifteen feet Of water The lady
who escaped gave the alarm instantly and il
was discovered that the floor had fallen in one
nde. The neighborhOOd was aroused by the
agonizing shrieks of those first on the spot.
The poor girl was called again and again. but
no response came up from the dismal vault
The silence Of death was there. Lights were
lowered but they were put out long before
reaching the water by the carbonic acid gas
which had accumulated in the place. Water
was thrown down to disturb this, and a wind
lass was brought to the spot and rigged, and
long poles with hooks procured The time
passed away dismally, and attempt after at
tempt was made in vain to raise the body.
When the gas was driven out Of the vault n
man went down to the surface of the water and
after repeated attempts, succeeded, with pole
and hook, in bringing the body to the surface
and attaching rope to it, when it was drawn
up. This was between the hours Of three and
four o'clock yesterday morning, the poor girl
having been in the abyss of death for more than
four hours The victim of this woeful occur
renee was a member of the PRESBYTERIAN church.
and was very much esteemed
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NEW GROCERY, WINE, AND


The subscriber begs to inform hls friends and the
public, that he has opened NEW STORE, corner
OF 18th street and Louisiana avenue, where he in
tends to keep constantly on hand large and varied
assortment of Foreign and Domestic WINES, Ii
QU0RS, CIGARS, and FINE GROCERIES,
Olives, Raisns, Figs. Sardines, Anchoyies, OtaTd,
Marrett & Co., Pinet q Co., and Col. Chahard's
Brandles in cases, demiiohns, and casks. Old Ja-
maca Rum; Sherries Madeira, Port of various de-
scrptIOns, st. Julien Claret, Chateaux Margaux in
cases. Champagne Cider, Brandy Fruits, Reynold' s
Edinburgh Ale, Annisette, Maraschino, Curacao.
Absynthe, Champagne, and a large and varied de-
scrlptlon of Havana Cigars.
Also, StOughton BItters, and Fever and Ague
Bltters, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly invited to call and exam
Inc the stock before purchasing elsewhere. Mem
bers of Congress are also informed that their orders
will he promptly attended to, and delivered at their
residences at the shortest notice.
general assortment of fine Havana Cigars, i'm
ported direct by the subscriber at wholesale and
tail.
Canal Boats supplied reasonable terms, and
produce taken in exchange.
I.evy's Old Whiskey, constantly on hand, of 1870.
Country orders punctually attended to, and coun-
try produce OF all descriptions receved on consign-
ment. JONAS p. LEVY,
Je8|u No. 5I Twelfth street.
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HINTS FOR HoRsE-DEALERs = Tompkins
bought fine hOrse--paid $500 for him. The
horse, after few months, proved to be lame in
the right shoulder. TOmpkins was distressed
about 1t; tried all sorts of remedies-embroc.-
tions, liniments, Mustang included-under the
advice Of the very best veterinaries still the
lameness was obstinate and grew rather worse.
He became desperate. and hit upon this device
to sell the horse: He drove an ugly tenpenny
nail plump into the right fore-foot. and left il
there for ten days; when he led the tortured
animal limPing to neighboring blacksmith to
be shod. The blacksmith was dealer in horses.
and quite jockey in his way. After while.
TompkinS called at the shop for his horse.
" That's splendid gelding of yours. Mr.. Tomp-
kins, pity he is SO lame, says the blacksmith
. He is, indeed" replied Tompkins; but he
Is very lame, and l am afraid he can't be
cured. Perhaps not and may be he can,'
says Vulcan. How much would you be willing
to take for him, just as he stands, Mr.. Tomp,
klns, money down. "Ah. well, don't know
what to say about that. If he is cured, he is
worth all paid for him, and even much more,
a. horses go now but if his lameness should con-
tinue, you see he is worth nothing-not dollar
The blacksmith began to chatter First he Of
fered $50, then 800, and at last 5000, for the
animal Tompkins was persuaded, and accept
ed the last offer. The money was paid, and the
horse delivered on the spot. Nov" says the
blacksmith, "as the bargain is finished will
be frank with you, Mr.. Tompkins. I suppose
L can tell you just exactly what allied that
horse" "Can your" says Tompkins, well, 1
shall be glad to hear it. thought you must
know all about it, or you would not have paid
me - much money for him." The blacksmith
produced the nail, and assured Tompkins, with
great apparent satisfaction that while pairing
down the horses hOOfs he had found that infer
nal long piece of iron, and drawn it out of the
frog OF the near fore-foOt." Is that all you
know about it'' TOmpkins asked, very quietly.
All" replied the blacksmith All Isn't
that enough, for conscience sake?' well"
replied TOmpkins, " L don't know as it is. 1
will be equally frank with you, since the bar
gain Is finished. drove that nail into the foot
but the lameness is in the shoHidcr, think you
will find. ''-BoStou Post
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THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH.

DR.. LOOMS, the inventor and pstentee Of
"Loomts Mineral Plate Teeth" having
successfully introduced his Improvement iESrSS
various cities, has now permanently estab- -~IlID
lshed himself In Washington.
This Improvement for Sets OF Teeth consists chief
y In making set of but one piece of material, and
that Indestructlbie mineral. No metal is used in
galvanIc action and metallic taste. There are no
FONTS to become filled with moisture PARTICLES of
fOod, hence they are pure and clean. They are
hghter stronger. less clumsy, far more durable and
natural In their appearance. will give reward of
One Thousand Dollars to any one who will produce a
similar work of art to equal mine in purity, bea uty
durability, artistic excellence or any other requisite
quality.
All work responsibly warranted.
H6 Penna. avenue, between llth and 18th streets.
l2-lH
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IL sort of learned inquest has been held
upon very dead language-that Of the Assyri-
ans. From report in the Atheneum il appears
that ole OF the cuneiform inscriptions containing
81 paragraphs. was Autographed, and copy sent
II Sir Henry Rawlinson and three other pundits,
one Frenchmen, each being requested to send
in his translation, in a sealed envelope on the
day named, Dean Milman presided at ilie break
ing of the seals the translatiOns were compared
and Were found substantially the sOHIe. verdict
was therefore taken, TO the effect that the Ian
guags Of fNimrod and Nineyeh is not dead beyon |
recognition. -.
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No. 5s2l
NOTICE OF THE REMOVAL OF THE
LAND OFFICE FROM FAYETTB TO BooSvlLIE
IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.
In accordance with the provisions OF the act Of
Congress entitled IAN act authorizing changes in
the location of land Offices" approved March s. lal3
is hereby declared and made known that the office
for the sale of public lands at FAYETTE. IN the
State Of Missouri, will be removed to the town of
B0NVILI.E, in said State, at as early period
as pTdcticoble.
Further notice as 10 the precise time Of removal
will be issued by the Register and Receiver at the
Fayette Land Office.
Given under nv hand, at the city OF Washington,
this lsth day Of May, A. ID. 1887.
By order of the Presidents
THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
4 O
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COPPERPLATE PRINTING PREsS-A machine
for printing engravings mechanically v lately nat
ented by M. c. Gritzner of Washington. will do
Tor engravers what the power press has done for
printers. Ii Is very simple and compact ap-
Paratus, the operation of which is to ink the
plate, wipe it, bring the paper over il take an
impression, and detach the sheet from the plate,
tne whole by automatic motions. These pro-
cesses have hitherto been performed by hand,
and the wonder is that a mechanical method
was not invented forty years ago. To under
stand the great Importance of the subject, il is
necessary to know that when a book is to be
Illustrated by figures of geometry, machinery
or the like, there are two principal methods of
doing the work In the United States and En-
gland the figures are usually cut on wood; the
wood cuts are placed in pages with the types,
ana tho whole Is printed by the ordinary prin-
ting press. In France and Germany they gem
orally engrave all the figures on copper plate.
nave copies made by the ordinary hand engra-
ving-press, and place them at the end of the
volume. The cost of engraving on copper is
much less than that of making a wood cut, es-
pecially for simple figures without shadings,
since in engraving only the lines have to be cut
out about l-64 of an inch deep, while in wood
cutting the whole surface of the block, excep-
ting the space occupied by the lines, must be
dug out Lie of an inch, so as to leave the figure
In relief. The reverse is the case with the cost
oil preSs-work. copies from a copper plato being
much more expensive than printing from wood
cut, but in superiority of finish the engravings
are greatly to be preferred. The expense of
press-wOrk is in proportion to the number of
copies; the expense of making the plate is
the same in all cases; for these reasons in
France, where the average edition of a scientific
work is 8OOcopics, publishers use copper plates,
the saving on the original cost paying for the
expense of printing, while they have the ad-
vantage of a better article. In the United
Sfot uhAra
where, besides, skilled hand labor is very high,
the luxury of copper plate engraving has hith-
erto been out of the question; but we hope that
the new press will work change in this respect.
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INTERESTING TO FAMILIES.

The following extract from a New York paper
cannot faIl TO be interesting Ia referring to ~
the receipts of Teas in this country for one m !E
year up to Sth ultino, il says they will be l2 ~
oO,O pounds short Of the imports of tine year end
ing June 81, I856, and that
The advance IN black teas. OolOngs, since last
December, has been fifteen cents per pound; and
Young Tyson Teas of low and medium grades,
have experienced advance of one hundred per
cent over last seasons closing prices.
1T Will thus be seen that the strong and rapid
advance IN the tea market has been the result of IA
short supply and active demand but when II is CON
sdered that We may hear at any moment of the en-
tire suspension of shipments at Shanghai, and. in
arrives ut the seat of all hve ports of entry in
China, will probably be placed under strict blockade.
1t would not be surprising to Teas Mt a much
higher figure than they have yet attained"
In view OF these facts, hold ont very great in
ducenents for families to lay in their supplies of
Tea nOtc. KING * BURCHEfL,
iPll-tf Corner Vermont ave- and 18th street.
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GOLD MEDAL PREMIUM
VI PIANO FORTES.
WILLIAM KNABE,
(Senlor partner In the late firm OF


kSABE, GARHLR K Co,
Confines the Eianuf factuTe and sale of grand and
square PIANO FORTES, under the name ~
OF William knabe * CO., al the old stand, E=sSSZ
Nos. /, s, ) and North Eutaw street op-Its Stt
poSIte the Eutaw House, Baltimore.
They have also just opened n new Sales Room ~
No 27 Baltimore street, between Charles and Llght
streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr.
Henry McCahery as a musi store, where they will
keep constantly hand q large assortment of PLAIN
and highly finished grand and square Piano FOrtes-
also, Melodeons from the best NAL kers, from to s.
octave, with double key boards, double reeds
and stops to suit small churches.
Being extensively engaged In the manufacture
Pianos will sell wholesale and retail, the
liberal terms.
Our Pianos were awarded the highest premium
(gold medaD at the Fairs of the MARYLAND Institute
two successive years-0ctober, 1885, and lS5-In or
position To fourteen and eighteen pianos from some
of the best makers from New York, Boston and Bal
tImore. We were al SO awarded the first premium at
the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, NIr-
GINA, 1855 and 1856. They have also been awarded
the highest premium (sllver medal) at the Metro
pOlitan Mechanics Fair for 1857.
In addition TO this we are IN possession OF testimO
mails from the most distinguished professors and
amateurs in the country, which can be seen at our
warerooms, speaking for themselves and others Of
the high appreciation In which our instruments
every where held.
All Instruments are guaranteed for i've years, and
privilege of exchange Is granted within the first
months from the day of sale If the instruments do not
give entire satisfaction
Wholesale dealers will find il 20 their advantage
to give US a call before purchasing.
Pianos exchanged, hired, aud tuned.
mar l6-ly WM. KNABE CO.
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EOR SALE OR RENT.-THE DESIRABLE
Il RESIDENCE on tie corner of r and 2lst sts.,
together with the Grounds surrounding it, The
House contains sixteen rooms, has gas throughout.
and furnace The stable will he sold or rented with
the house If desired. The lot the house stands on
Is 81 by lS feet, u the purchaser can have more
land if desired.
Also. for Saie-The LOT OF GROUND on the
corner of and 18th streets, and LOTS on l9thnear
F street. Apply to CHUBB BROTHERS.
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Dentistry, &c.

nR. WILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI
II cAGo, would respectfully inform the cit ~
lzenS of the District and vicinity, that hav Sp$~
ing located himself In Washington he is 111D
now prepared to perform all operations his profess
sion, In the most approved style.
Ofice, No. $50, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gautier's.
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Commissioner of the General Land Office.
may 19-Iaw6w

LOFTS HISTORY OF NEW Eng
II land, vols, 3vo; 81.
Irving Sketch Book, vol, Is no. Co cts.
IryIng's Tales of Traveller vol, Is mo, 60 cts
Sa'nagundl, vol, l6 mo; 60 cts.
Rousseau Confessions Translated, second period,
/ vol; SI.25.
Ruskn's Modern Painters. vol; Sl.25.
Marriage AS II is and Should Be, by Rev. John
Bayley, vol; IS cts.
padd's Modern Horse Doctor. ! vol; 81.
Dadd' s'Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse,
earge volume with plates; 81.
ie ~ FRANCK TAYLOR,
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DOCKS FROM LONDON.
ID Chnpman's Homer'S HAD, 2 vol: S3.
Francis 4uaTlo's EnchirldOn. vol: 81 cts.
Selden Table Talk, vol; Sl,25
Wlthers Hymns and Songs. VOL; 81 25.
Aubrey's Msceanles. vol: 81.
Mathers PrOvldences in New England; Sl.25.
Southwell's Poetical Works: ST.
Tales of the Geneu,l vol, illustrated; 81 Is.
Rabelal's Works, vols: So
The leptameTon of Margaret of Navarro vol: 81,
Jel tRANCK TAYLOR.
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HOMEMADE CARRIAGES.

HOME- MADE CARRIAGES.
L w have OH hand, of our own manufacture, a
hne assortment of all kinds of CARR nS6ER,
AGES of the very best latest, and most S2GayS
approved Styles and warranted in point of 8Sse
wOr rknanship and material, to be equal to any made
m the city of Washington any other city in the
United States. We respectfully solicit a call from
the citizens and strangers to examine our work as
we are determined to let none surpass either in
quality of work or in low prices.
Wealso do every kind OF X EPAIRING in work.
manll he manner, and at reasonable prices.
Old Carriages taken in Part payment for new and
at a fair price. SIMON FLYNN Il CO.
mi
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EOR SALE.-That beautiful, comfortable Cot
tage built DWELLING HOUSE situated on
the corner of 22d street west and r street north.
The Lot fronts 30 feet by lSl deep. The Furniture
will be sold with the House wanted. The location
delightful thcr for a summer winter residence.
Apply to POLLARD WEBB, Agent, No. SIP cd
story) 7th street. NAV D
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CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSwARE.
~ r IL MILLER SON A. CO

CHINA. GLASS kNP Il .},J .9},TJEiEtNSsWpANRE;c tS VA
Importers direct from Liverpool TO Alesan- NO.
drla, beg leave to call the attention of dealers, N
hotel-keepers, and Others of Washing ton and M
Georgetown, to their stocks of q o o DS, ~
which, for extent and variety, will compare favOray
with any establishment In the Eastern cities.
The cOnneXIOn of their senior partner with the
manufacturers of Europe and the United States for
upwards of thirty years, has gwen him advantages IN
the purchase of goods equal, If not superior, TO
house the trade. An inspection of goods aud prices
will satisfy all parties that purchases be made of
them upon the most favorable terms.
French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated
French China Dinner Sets gold hand and plain white
French China Vases, Pitchers, Toilet Sets, &c.
French China Tea Sets, Cups and SauceTs, and other
articles of Teaware
And Dinner Ware, separate from sets
India emma Dnner Sets and separate articles always
on hand
White Granite Ware in every variety, in sets, and
separate from sets, as may he desired
Blue Printed or Liverpool Ware, the same
Common Edged, White and Rockingham Ware, IN
full supply.
Cut, Pressed, Plain, and Moulded Glass Ware from
the best establishments in the Eastern and Western
States, which will be sold by the package or other
wise.
Experienced packers employed. Goods put up by
us can he transported by any mode without brea kage
Fare by the steamboats, from Washing on To Alex
andria, almost hourly, l21s cents eacn way. A quar-
ter OF dollar thus spent may save many dollars
decl
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"a RETIRED PHYSICIAN whose sands Of
T life have nearly run out, discovered while i'm the
fast Indies, r. certain cure for Consumption,
4 Asthma, Bronchitis. Coughs, Colds aud General
Debility. The remedy was discovered by hIm
] when his only child daughte given up to
die. He had heard much of the wonderful restOr
atlve and healing qualities Of preparations made
from the East India Hemp and the thought occurred
to hIm that he might make remedy for his child
He studied hard and succeeded IN realizing his wish
He has since administered the wonderful remedy to
thousands of sufferers In all parts of the world and
he has never failed in making them completely heal
thy and happy. Wishing to do as much good as pos
sIe, he viii send to such of his aft icted fellow be
ings request 1t. this recipe, with full and explicit
DIRECTIONS for making II up, and successfully using
II. He requires each applicant TO enclose him
sh2g-three cents to he returned postage on the
recipe, and the remainder 10 be applied to the paw
ment of this advertisement. Address
DIR. Ii. JAMES. No. 10 rand street, 7
Jersey City, n. y. Il
n. II. DIR. II. James has neither office nor agent II
In New \ Ork as some have pretended and adver 4
tISed. The reoIpe is sent from no place but y y
10 Grand street, Jersey City, New Jersey. n
N -3m