The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-25

poftant positions in the catalogue Of the domestic
caterer. Prices, however, rather aristocratc;
fact which the poor folks know we'll how to appre-
ciatc.
We have enjoyed, to-day, cool and greatly need
ed rain, which has infused life into everything
breathing, budding and growing. ARIEL
THE WESTERN EXCURSIONISTS
AT NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
The Railroad Visitors reached Portsmouth
va..from Baltimore, Thursday morning. They were
met by the military and citizens, escorted to all
the places of interest including the Navy Yard
and Hospitality entertained at the Macon House
Many devices expressive Of welcome decorated the
city. From Portsmouth they went to Norfolk. and
were similarly entertained. From the Norfolk and
Portsmouth papers we make up the lollowin. ac-
count -
ARRIVAL At OLD POINT
On the arrival at Old Point the members Of the
delegation were welcomed on behalf of Portsmouth,
in an appropriate manner, by &. w. Grice. Esx.
who was responded to i'll eloquent terms iby
Charles H. Tilson, Esq, of st, Louis. The visitors
were then received by DR.. Sinpkins. on behalf of
the Merchants and Mechanics Exchange of Nor
folk, in a speech of much eloquence and beauty to
which j. Pruden, Esq, Of Ohio, very handso nelly
replied
RECEPTION AT PORTSMOUTH
According to previous notice the Battalion formed
in front of the Court House, at 81 O'Clock, and
proceeded WITH q Hne band OF music 10 the road
wharf. In short while the wharf and the streets
leading therefrom, presented a restless mass Of
humanity rolling to and fro like the pillows OF Old
Ocean.
The field pieces arranged in front of the wharf
were manned by those noble fellows, the gal
liant GTcys, and after short but painful suspense
to the crowd, their booming announced the steam
or in sight. At about O'Clock she ncared the
wharf, beautifully decorated. and with the band
on board, discoursing most inspiring music. In
Stauty all became animation-and loud huZzas
booming cannon, and rolling drums, the blaze of
musketry, the sheen ofswords and glistening BAY
OuetS, presented spectacle which leave the
reader to imagine rather than attempt to describe
Tho procession. followed by hundreds upon the
sidewalks moved up Crawford to High street. up
High to Court, up Court and over Union Bridge"
to Newtown, up Fourth to Henry, down Henry 10
Crawford street, Gosport, thence up Crawford into
the Navy Yard, where the guests Were escorted
around the Yard, through the various departments
and visited the vessels of war including the Penn
sylVania.
At Il o'clock the line was again formed and moved
ioWn Crawford to High street. up high to Court
down Court to North, down North to the Macon
House, where champagne bottles took the place OF
the cannon: and popped the parting salute.
HE VISIT TO NORFOLK.
Tie delegation were then escorted down TO the
Norfolk ferry, embarked on board the city steamer
Hunter Woods. and came across the river, landing
at the wharf at the depot of the Seahoard Road =
While coming over Col Myer Myers. chairman Of
the committee of reception, welcomed them in elo-
quent terms on behalf of the Merchants and Ne
chanirs' Exchange, Mr.. Pruden. of Cincinnati, re-
plying in a style of much spirit and appropriate
ness-Ineanwhile the respected Western guests
were saluted by heavy discharges from the Norfolk
Light Artillery Blues.
The Hunter Woods arrived at o'clock, and on
account of shower of rain, the party detaia-
I'd for short time on board the boat and in the De
pot building The rain being over. and the sun
shining out brightly again. procession form
ed, consisting Of the volunteer comprehensive
I,.t,f,
binsOn-and Il large number of citizens. who escort
ed the delegation up Nebraska street 10 Nan and
down Main to Mechanics Hall, the western ladies
following in carriages procured for them.
The ladies were escorted to the National Hotel.
and handsomely entertained there. while one Of
the long saloons of Johnsons building, in which
the tables were loaded with good things for the in
ner man, WAS crowded with the guests. the com
mttees, and others, who partook of the feast most
eagerly and Spiritc3ly.
After thrilling strains of music from the bands
Mayor Ferguson delivered brief but appropriate
address. which was responded to- and good time
followed.
Some excellent toasts were drank and gentlemen
from Ohio, Missouri, and Kentucky, responded in
handsome manner.
After the collation. was over, the exCursionists
were escorted to the steamer North Carolina and
embarked for Baltimore. whence they will probably
soon return 10 their homes the fruitful soil OF
the interior.
PARRICIpE.-The Atlanta (ia.) Examiner stat4s
that man named Powell Wood shot and killed his
father, VIM. Wool. on the 10th inst, in the upper
part Of Cherokee county in that State. The muir
derer has confessed his crime and s now in Jail AT
Canton Both father and son were men Of families
the deceased being about 10 years old and the
unnatural son %. The cause of the killing was
the interference of the father to prevent rencon-
ire between his and man by the name of Car
pcnter, on their return from sale, which the party
had attended during the day.
RECOVERY OF THE DEAD B0DY OF A BURGLAR WHO WAS
SHOT By \ lOUNg N0NAN.--A CURIOUS CAsE.-On
Monday night the grocery store of P. FingIer OF
Staten Island New York, entered by burglars.
who were about carrying of large amount of pro-
perty, when they were discovered by Miss WilCOt,
who slept III the rear of the store. The burglar
hearing her approach attempted to escape hut the
young lady, with unparalleled presence of mind
and bravery. caught up a loaded pistol which was
hanging in the store, and fired at the retreating
burglar, who finally made his escape The lady
then aroused Mr.. Eingler, who slept over head and
with his assistance closed the store. Nothing more
heard of the affair until Wednesday afternoon,
when the body of man was discovered hoatlnS III
the bay near Clifton it was made fast to the shore
10y a fisherman, and ascertained to be the burglar
who had been shot.
TIE FRENCH SPoLIATIoNs-The New York Post
states that those who interested in these claims,
feel confident of being able to get them allowed
during the Presidency of Mr.. Buchanan The claims
have been before Congress for more than half
v.
times by one House, sometimes by the other, and
occasionally by both, but always in way de-
feated and prevented from going into effect But
Mr. Buchanan has always favored these claims, il is
safely presumed that he will sign bill directing
their payment. convention of the claimants has
been proposed at Philadelphia, for the purpose of
taking measures TO secure o. passage of such bill
through Congress Most of these claims have passed
out of the possession Of the original owners.
OyERHAULED.-Two negroes, owned by Pryor
Tenn, were arrested in Wytheville, Va. Monday,
making their way North Much excitement pre-
vailed in the town during the chase after the runa
ways, and the Court House bell was rung
4 negro man belonging TO Mr.. Ewell,' near Camp
bell Court House, Va, was killed by lightning on
Tuesday last.
Judge Grivot of New Orleans died in that city.
on the 18th inst.
Charles Emery, while attempting to drink from
a spring, on the land of Charles Francis Adams in
Quincy, Massachusetts, experienced rush of blood
to the head, fell IL and WAS drowned
The gross revenue of the Postoffice Department
for the quarter ending March 81 was 81 $50 OOOls:
net revenue 81 ,02o,99603.
letter from Robt. q. Scott Jr dated June 18th,
says the yellow fever had disappeared in that city
COMPOUND F L U I'D EXTRACT OF
~ BUChU AND CUBEBS.-This preparation con-
Jams III compact FORM all the medicinal virtues of
Buchu and Cubebs, and other remedies so much e.
teeined by physicians and others for their valuable
properties IN I'll affections of the kidneys irritatious
OF the bladder. &c Its virtues have been tested for
years, and Is much praised by those who have tried
IT. Prepared only by L. j. PIC0T