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Reduction of European Armies.

If it be true as asserted in late foreign advices,
that the Emperor, Napoleon, is endeavoring to es-
tablish good understanding between the great
European Powers, in order that they may be able
to reduce their enormous standing armies, he will
add brighter laurel to his crown than any ever
worn, either by the first Bonaparte, or any of
the great military men of the world. 1t is compu-
ted that Europe keeps on foot at least two millions
of armed men-two millions, not only OF unprodnc-
tive consumers, but of destroyers deyastators not
only eating up the fruits of the land in peace but
treading them down and annihilatiug them in war.
If Napoleon can induce the jealous sovereigns of
Europe jealous of the people and of each other, to
reduce their immense military establishments, SO
that their relative strength will be the came, he
will be the greatest public benefactor of modern
times. We can hardly conceive, however, that the
representative of the first military power of Eu-
rope, he who owes his elevation to the army, and
whose tenure of power depends upon their favor,
should inaugurate milenial era, nor that his pro-
position would be received with favor by the other
potentates of the old world. Indeed it is said that
while Russia and Prussia not unfavoraby inclin-
ed to the proposed change, Austria to whom the
luction of the army would be very great relief is
Jealous of the constantly increasing influence OF
the Emperor of the French, and unwilingly recog-
ni7e his claim to be considered tn, director of the
affairs Of Europe.
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DIED,

On Sunday morning, llth inst. at SO o'clock.
JAMES j. BlNF0RD, in the ffty-eighth year OF his
age
His funeral will take place This Evening, from the
United Presbyterian Church. at 81 o'clock. His
fri. nis and acquaintance are invited to attend,
without further notice.
In Manchester yesterday morning, at half past
nine o'clock of Pneumonia ANN ELIZA, wife OF
jeremiah Talbot, in the 10th year of her age.
Her funeral will take place from the First Baptist
Church, This evening at o'clock. The friends and
acquaintances respectfully invited to attend,
without further notice.
That once loved form, now cold and dead,
Zach mournfu Thought employs;
Wcweep our earthly comfort fled,
And withered ali our JOYS.
Hope looks hey ond the bounds of time,
When what we now depfore
Shall rise in full iamortal prime,
And bloom to fade no more.
HN- Petersburg and Baltimore papers please
copy. af
On Sunday morning, at the residence Of Mr.. A.
Bodeker, VIRGINIA ROCHELLE infant daughter
of Thomas and Mary Taylor, aged one year and eight
months.
The friends and acquantances of the family in
vited 10 attend her funeral, this (MOND AY) morn-
ing at IL O'Clock, from ct. Johns Church.
On Saturday evening. 10th instant Miss MARY b..
daug hter of the Rev Joshua Peterkin of this CITY,
The friends aud acquaintance Of the family are re-
specttully invited to attend her funeral from st.
James Church, this (M0NDAf) afternoon, at 31a
o'clock
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The Rejected Currency

The community Is still very much embarrassed
by the large amount of unbankable Virginia chr
reney that was left in the poke and tills of the
people. at the time the Banks here shut down
upon 1t. Being rejected by the Banks and ref,ssd
by the Brokers, there was no mode of GETTING rid
oft. Quite panic was occasioned at first and ya
rious we're the expedents resorted to by the hold
ers to make 1t available Many persons who were
slow pay, became not only willing, but eager to
settle the bills Of their creditors with this curren-
cy and they were wise who gratifed them. This is
one GOOD thing growing out of the evil For a time
merchants refused to receive it; but few days
changed their policy. They reflected that the
chie currency used by the Banks here prior 10 the
shutting Down against 1t, was this very rejected
paper ana as II thus constituted at least
OF the medium OF paper exchanges afoat, lift were
not 10 be used at all trade in great degree must
be stopped. The question presented, was Ara cali.
Goes and broadcloths on the shelf better asso,.
than valley bank and stock bank notesy The ouas
tion was easily solved The notes il il trpe wo,,,
not pay debt due the Banks: but il ,.as a,ua,,..
true, thar cioths ana eaiicoes would not nav spcb
a debt--nay, that they would not serve ga .o,,a.s'
raj to secure short discount; while the nrosnan.
was, that the notes would soon be more eas;,. -
yertible than dry goods; indeed, they would the,
swer to pay taxes and most debts excent the
due the banks. The merchants took the notes ana
they have for some days passed current among tn,
people. Yet, there is great Inconvenience occa
stoned among those who have to take up notes n
Bank. or remit money to other cities Ii ia in
Virginia Q peculiar disturbance of currency, ant
Is attended with an embarrassment not before fell
by onr people The Virginia banks formerly sus
payded All together. We do not think n will h,
long before something will turn up to make these
notes available, with very little, if any loss to the
holders One of the Exchange Offices in this CITY
was buying them last Saturday. at 5a6 per cent
discount in the interim, until they can be turn
cd TO account without too much loss we think IL Il
the mutual interest of the citizens to assist one
another By making them answer as far as they
can, In transactions stpoug Themselves
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

EI DIR. SANFORD's LIVER ISvIGoRAToR is what
we wish to recommend with confidence to our read
ers our reasons for which will appear in the follow
ing:
Some time since. while troubled with Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and thousand other ills that none but
the Dyspeptic suffer- physician denied us the use
of the favore cup of coffee with breakfast. But
this did not lessen the evil, by the Drs advice
meat was discarded from our det-yet Dyspepsia
haunted us day and night, until finding no relief
amsns physicians, commenced the use of family
medicines with less faith than hope. Among other
things we were recommended to try DR.. SANFoRD's
LIVER INvIGoRAToR. We tried it, and since then We
have recommended others to try it. while they IN
their turn have given their recommendation and
there are no cases that know of wbs have tried
but have been benefited by its 1t is the most
iRuigordn0, lifegivi1g balsam we have ever known,
and we are happy in telling all of its curative prop
critics. and in Recommending them when troubled with
any arrangement of the Liver to try this unfailng
remedy.-Fredonia Democrat.
FISHER WINSTON and ADIE GRAY, Agents for
Richmond, Va. oc l-d&c2w
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4 The scenes nov trabsplrfng IN India show how
much animal fcrocity remains In human nature be.
meath the handsome hus shallow vensering and var.
| nish Of civilization. Nena sahib, though barba-
rian by race, has been all his life Id close contact
with civilized society, aud up for gentleman.
Yet, the late events In Bengal have brought ell
the instincts Of the savage to the surface the claws
stick out from the velvet paws OF The tiger, aud
ais tongue laps blood. lie makes mince-meat Of
his old British associates in the drawingroon, the
camp and the chase, and inncts upon the helpless
women and children such outragcsa as only the CON-
hincd ingenuity and malice of devil conld have
devised. On the other hand, the British, the very
flower Of modern civilization, seem transformed
into savages rather the savage that lies dormant
In every human heart is developed into fearful ac
tivity, by the horrid excuses and terrible provo
cations they have received. The ancient Britons
we're not capable Of more barharism to their ene-
mics than their polished descendants under the
stimulus of their fearful wrongs. We do not pre.
tend to blame them. He who is In den OF wild
beasts, must fight them with their own ferocity
and determination. Yet, II shows how much of
tAe wild beast there still is ia civilized man. how
completely animal are his passions, his revenge,
his cruelty, whilst his intellectual part which dis
tlasaisss him from the brutes, is tasked 10 inva-.
mode gratifying the lower quslitie.
ture, has love Of vengeance and - :.
always 6rutalizes hum "a his ma
Inherent brutsH' .spine War, which
degep~- ID nature or develops IL
10y, rarely, at least n modern times
-..ates 80 completely into combat of animal
as this Indian struggle. The barbarian sepoy, b,
bis enormous outrages, has provoked the ciyilize,
/ Anglo-Saxon TO show himself almost as great
brute as his enemy; aud the gusto with which thu
4. Briton blows the Sepoy from the mouth of his can
non forces the high caste Brahmin to scrub bloo'
from the tioor, whilst English soldier stand
over him with the cat, aud then having DEGRADED
his spirit, breaks his neck with the hangman'
rope, shows how thoroughly the blood of the ami
maj is mp one side well the other. Tn,
writer's Of the London press, far distant from th'
scene of action, rack their brains to devise meant
OF vengeance, and great portion of the civilized
world would I've delighted to the Sepoys visited
they deserve, with the most bloody and terrific
retribution Civilization has not yet extirpated th'
animal in man; it has given him smooth tongue
J graceful movements and fine clothes, but he ye
kills and rends aud deyours his enemies, like Other
| beasts Of prey.
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DEATH OF G. W. ?. CUsrIs.-The venerable GEORGE
W. p. CusTIs of Arlington died at his residence in
Alexandria county, Va, on Saturday last in the
18th year of his age. The Alexandria Gazette, in
announcing the event, says:
Closely allied to the Washington family, fond Of
calling himself the child of Mount Vernon, he was
never SO much in his element when he was
talking writing of the Great Chief, and the Men
aud Times of the Revolution. As he said of him
self once, 'hs was the destiny of no common
man'-for he had been fondled on the knee of the
Father of his Country, and r. ceived from him the
kindness of parent. He repaid that and af-
lection with hlial devotion, and to the day of his
death, all the recollections of his life conferred
around or radiatea from, the time when he was
one of Washington's family He lived to a good
old age retaining his mental faculties to the last
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MIR. Sumner.

Senator Sumner writing from Heidelberg Sept
18th. says he is mot yet entirely well, but almost
His case" be says, 'spins out slowly, but that is
the experience of others who have received injuries
to the brain.' He adds that his general health
which is now complete is surely lifting up the dis
eased part of his system" This will be agreeable
news to all persons of philanthropical turn Sen,
ator Sumner has made about much out of his
sore head as the most successful of those mend
cants who ss at street corners aud pick up pre-
carious support fom the exhibition of their wounds
and bruises. 1t is time that he should retire from
the business, and keep the diseased part of his
system" which We imagine extends to the heart
as we'll as the head little more out of public view
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Unnecessary Grumbling.

who have plenty to eat, drink, and wear, and nc
liabilities in any way embarrassing, who yet
croak In the most forlorn manner, and sigh
plaintvely for better times tells the following ap
poste anecdote:
"Tracy's slave 'Pomp,' in this town, many years
ago, not content to draw wine from his masters
pipe by the usual way. took the head ont of the
cask, aud as he stood dipping up the sparkling be-
verage and drinking from a silver goblet, gave the
sentiment, 'hereis to better times His master
happening In at that moment struck him in the
side OF the head, telling him to the floor, saying
lyon black rascal you, will teach you that times
are good enough when you can drink the best OF
VINE from silver cups, without wishing for better
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

FROM NEW MExTco.-Late advices from Santa Fe
state that Hon. Miguel 4. Otero has been re-elsct
ed Delegate to the United States Congress, by a
majority of four thousand votes.
The Indians throughout tho Territory were
quiet and the Cheyennes were anxious to make q
treaty Of neacn.
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DISTRESS IN SHOE Townsville Newburyport
NIass.) Herald hears of considerable distress i'll
the shoe towns of Essex county. During the last
week many hands were discharged in Lynn and
more will be next week. The winter prospects
for the poor. thereabouts. are gloomy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

The HERNDoN MEMENTo.-The meeting at Niblo's
Saloon, New York, on Friday, to pay tribute OF
respect to the memory of the late Commander
Herndon, was numerously attended by ladies and
gentlemen. The ladies formed an Executive Com
mittee to raise subscriptions of one dollar each. fol
a fund to be presented to Mrs. III. Mr.. Thee
Payne, the gentleman to whom Capt III gave his
watch, was present, and pledged the meeting that
the movement thus naugurated would be followed
up in California when the news Of the wreck
reached there,
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Inc Executive issues his proclamation to-day
proniot'ng the receipt of the notes of this Bank,
Tor state taxes. 1t appears that the Governor ar.
pointed commissioner to investigate Its affairs and
that his report showed it unable to meet itsliab,i
ties. while part ofits assets have, without author
ity Of law. been removed beyond the limits of the
State. 1t has in fact been Cincinnati cone.rn.
aud was involved with the Ohio Life and Trn,t
Company, through whose agency a considerable
amount of its circulation found its way to New
York.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

FALL OF LUCKNOW NOT COSFIRMED.-A letter has
been received at Boston from Calcutta, dated Au-
gust TO- 1.-TWO days after the regular India mail was
made up which makes no mention of the fall OF
Lucknow, but simply states that Havelock had re-
ceived achievements and was advancing on the
place. The besieged at Arrack had been saved at
a cost of three hundred lives The steamer Ben
gal was expected in few days with fresh troops
from Malta.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

aE- THE PEOPLE of the State of Virginia eau
toned against class of unprincipled men, who are
travelling. pretending to possess the steam process
of picture making. and in some instances using the
name Of TYLER Co., in order to carry out their
farious designs. The only TYLER Co.. and the emily
place where the steam process is used, is at l39 Main
street. Beware.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

EBTf you are sleeping. awake-if awake, arise
if up, waikiki walking, run-if running, fly, to W.
pETERsoN's for package of Esntdine's Cream Of Wtl
Florers. With it, clean your teeth, shave. remove
the imperfectious of your complexion and be happy
Sold by all druggists, and by
L. G. F0NrAINE Il CO.,
Ct 3g5 Broadway. n. Y.
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CONVENTION OF GEORGIA MANuFAcruRERs-A num-
Der of manufacturers in Georgia have determined
upon holding Convention in Atlanta. at an early
day. for the purpose of an interchange of views.
and of determining upon the measures best calcu-
lated to promote the success of the manufacturing
interests of the State and the South generally.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

Inc failure OF these eminent abolition saints is
another OF the abundant evidences which the times
nrnish OF the precarioasness Of fortune. 4Bowen
hcNamee" preferred the custom Of Western free
men 70 that Of the nncircumcised PhIistues of the
soash. Tbs result shows that they have leaned
upon broken reed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

EB- ELECTRICITY will cure pain. Hence it is that
HARTsHoRSZs CUgE-ALL. which contains resinous
matter, from gums and various vegetable substances,
from which Electricity emanates, possesses such
Electro-Magnetic power over the whole bsdy, warm
ing it with its Electric influence, and expelng pain
from the system The most violent and excruciating
Rheumatic and Neuralgia pains disappear by
its Electric power. 1t cures Tooth-Ache, Spinal AT
fections, Sprains Bruises Ear-Ache. ALSO pain in the
limbs, back. Sides or any part of the body. Bottles
IS and 50 cents. 1t be had Of all Druggists in
Richmond, Petersburg and Norfolk.
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THE BOSTON LIGHT INFANTRY ON THE FL
NANCIAL CRISIS.

BOSTON, Oct. 9.--At full meeting of the Boston
Light Infantry, last night, the following resoiu-
tion was adopted:
Resolved That in view of the present financial
crisis, and consequent arrangements of. and depres-
sion in, business generally experienced by all
classes. professions and trades, throughout the
country; and in Difference to what we deem to be
the almost universal sentiment of our friends and
the public generally it is expedient and proper TO
postpone proposed excursion to New York till
a more favorable opportunity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

DISMAL SWAMP CANAL CoMPANY.-The letting ofthe
New Cut for the Dismal Swamp Canal Company
was made by the President and Directors on We'd
nesday. The contract for the entire work was
awarded to Messsrs. Jonathan Leslie, of Richmond,
and Daniel J. Turner of Portsmouth. Messrs. Les
lie and Turner expect to make a commencement
this week. They are allowed till July 1850, to com
nlete the entire cut
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

The creditors of Pairo l. Nourse in Washington
lave appeinted committee to investigate the
lffairs - that concern, and report to future
neetip& of the depositors.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

TERRIBLE RATE OF INTEREsT.-The Charleston, S
c., Mercury hears of a case there, in which gen
teman paid fifteen dollars for the use of one hun
dred ana fifty for single day. This is at the rate
of 800 per cent. per month.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

ERESH BUTTER. On hand and re-
Il ceivng several choice lots of Mountain, Orange
Co. and Pennsylvania Butter. At wholesale and
retail by WILLIAM T. KING,
acl2-T 6 and Franklin st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

Col. John c. Hays, Surveyor General of Califor
mia, has declined the Office of Surveyor General o.
Utah. the state of his affairs in California not per
uniting his acceptance of it.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12

Advertisements for the DprArcH must be hand
ID In BY ne scsck IN De afternoon, In order to APP
pear the nsxt day. TIE heavy pressure Of adver-
tisensnts apss the columns Of oar paper will not
admit Of their reception AFTER the hour named.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-12
ANOTHER BANK SUSPENSION
D1scovERy OF DEAD BODTEs

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 10.-The ship Sultana, arrived
here from New York, passed, off the coast of North
Carolina, four Corpses floating on piece of wreck
supposed to have been from the Central Amer.
ina
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RE- FRESH GOODS, BY STEA

RE- FRESH GOODS, BY STEAMER.--By
! STEAMER JAMESTOWN, we are receiving some Ell
| EGANT GOODS, in addition TO our large and s1-
| perb assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
| Superior Merino and Silk UNDERSTANDS and
| DRAWERS, in great variety.
Re- Uncurrent Bank Notes still taken at par, for
| Goods in sums of five dollars and upwards
| oc I2-3t* PRICE WATKINS.
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MARRIED..

On the sth inst. at Union Station Church, by Rev
j. d. Blackwell Mr.. J. HARVEY CAMPBELL TO Nils
MARY F., daughter of Vim. j. Bowls, all of Rich
nond
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UNFoUNpED REpoRT.--A dispatch from Boston
contradicts the reported insanity of Hon. Samuel
A. Elliot
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Southern students in Yale Co,,,g.

"Yale College" correspondent of the N. Y. Tri
bune, states that there Southern students
in Yale College, and thirtythree in the Academi.
cal Department. 1T is strange that Southern Dc.
rents should continue to send their sons to such
sink Of abolitoa.
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GOLD IN VIRGINIA.-The editor of the Fredericks-
burg, Va. News has been shown a solid bar of gold
more than a foot in length, weight 81 OF. OF dwt
and valued at 1920, from the Liberty Mining Com
pany at Vancluse.
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VIRGINIA FIRE AND NAB me
INNrR4NCE LONP1N

DY THE GOVERNOR OF Virginia
- A PROCLAMATI0N.-W hereas I nder authori-
has been appointed TO examine into til condition
the Bank OF Kanawha, and, by thu report of SAID
meet it's liabilities and that its sets to large
amount have heen removed beyond the limits Of the
Commonwealth, and'wihout the operation of irs
laws and il having been reported by its President
in a commune zion hereto anneJ ed that the said
Bank has ceased to redeem its no in gold silver
fore, i, Heary A. Wise, Govern or of the Common
wealth of Virginia. do hereby prohibit the bills or
money due the State, and ali collecting officers OF
the Commonwealth are equred to take notice
thereof.
(o1 In testimony W hereof, have subscribed
H. 81 }my name and caused the Seal of the State
tenth day of October, 1885,, and in the sd of the
Commonwealth. HENRY A. WISE.
By the Governor:
GEORGE w. MUNPoRD, Secretary of the Com
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~ STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.--The
snndsr,igned has addressed notes or appointment TO
sms ioR?wng Eentlemen.in csanectton With the APP
gassusEmg Faff Should any decline. they are re-
'p'grssvnI req .ested 10 notify him:
81 ~ay, Superintendent Of Police. !
rs. Wood. Aid 20 Chief Marshal-in charge
Of Horse department.
*Wm. II. Richardson, Jr, Aid to CHIEF Marshal
lin charge Of Main Square.
*R, J. Morrison, Aid TO Chief Marshai
~, I. Morriss. Cattle department; - Morriss,
Cattle department.
sTbes. Davidson, Sheep department; A. u. Shep-
pard, Cattle department.
SD. r. HowIe Swine department
Byrd Chamberlayne. Poultry department
*Wm. Christian, Implement department, AuIs :.
ham Blackburn, Implement departmehs'
sWm. III. kennon, 1mplemcut dspartInsn..;,
*Jno r. Wren, Domestic Manufacture; "yhe
Munford. Domestic Manufacture.
ar. A williams Household Manufacture; 7. Ill.
Gibson, Domestic Manufacture,
81 8. Storrs, Vegetable department..
-. O. Burton Dairy department
T. Chamber lavne, Floral department.. ~
-. r. Rsdd Miscellaneous department., n. NC
Kenzie Miscellaneous department.
Jno Y. Snton, Ploughing Match.
SD. w. Talicy, Forage Master
*E. g. Eggeling, Superintendent Of 8ronnds
- ~ Chief Marshal.
NorE-Those marked to report to the Chief nar-
shall on the 2fth of October at IL O'Clock al otherS
TO report at the same hour, on the Doth.
o--2f
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EJ- HEADQUARTERS l3o MAIN STREET.-Steam Por
traits 50 cents. Go no where else. TYLER Co.
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~ ANOTHER case of those very superior French
CATERS and Shoes just been received at the I'M
porting House of ALEX. HILL, No. I27 Main street.
Richmond, Va.
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FrREaEss PARApE.-The Chief Engineer of the
Fire Department of Norfolk, Virginia, has issued
orders for special parade of the firemen, on the
18th ofNovembsr. that being the second day of the
Agricultural Fair in that city. Would it not be
well to take similar step in Richmond2