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PRICE ONE CENT.
THE PooR House. AND THE PAUpERs.-

The POOR HOUSE AND THE PAUPERs.-
Ii any Of our readers feel particularly anxious to
witness the depths of degradation to which intem-
perance can carry people, they can readily satisfy
their Curiosity by visiting the Poor House, and ta-
KING stroll through its various wards. There
,ney will find about one hundred and fifty inmates
u all ages, sexes and countries and among them
, ,nsu ana women whose very life blood seems to
nave oeen dried up by the excessive use of life con-
1Ins beverages All these unfortunate creatures
~ eei W us well taken of and provided for but
st y, VI taem would rather have one fill of whskey
snan M ai tue comforts that money could procuro-
" ,e hut'ced among the paupers many old sots who
naofe 10 earn living ifturued Ioosa in the
"orld-irom the simple fact that thsv ronjJ No,
Keep sober-might be made usef,l IN /, y,orL hoSo.
ana the court should send them thara 90 go -
that institution is put into operation Rada In & -
s,rnc.ea as the Poor House is, with no iau or
piaceol connnement for unruly subjects the Kaan
er, with all his vigilance, finds it imposs;blo .,
vent them from escaping to the city and co.
drunk. When this occurs, they generally fan INTO
the hands OF the police, and get before the Mavor
ana then 1t Is that they should be harnessed in .hs
chain gang II sufficiently strong and if not placed
in the workheuss, and made TO pick oakum
Among the psupers are some few genteeI we'll
behaved persons, who have been driven to that asv
lum by necessity, and these are readily distinguish
ed by any visitor Neat and tidy in their sppear-
ance, modest and respectful in their department
they show that they view their msfortunes as bless
fngs from above, and appear content with such
comforts as are furnished them. If it were possi-
BILE to separate this class from the vile and vicious
around them, we should like to see it done; but as
that is almost impossible it is gratifying to know
that the superintendent does all In his power to
make them happy aud that they seem TO apprecl-
ate his efforts.
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FRRNCH's HOTEL, New York. !
Inl 4 lkkh lAE-

FRRNCH's HOTEL, New York !
July 18th, 1857
The anarchy and disorder coincident with the in
auguration of the new police system in this city
continues unabated. You will learn ere this reac hes
you, OF tho disastrous collision which took place
here on Sunday night last between the Metropoli-
tan police and portion of the German population
resulting in the death of one of the latter and the
woundiug seriously of several on both sides By
this act OF violence on tho part Of those called
cOnserEators of the peace, and their overbearing
conduct on the Fourth, they have excited the hos
tllity of two formidable elements in this ctv-the
ifish ana Germans-in their hatred Of the new
police.
In the incidents referred to is recognized source
OF future strife which nothing but recurrence to
tho Old municipal police system, and tho removal
OF the present incumbent can extinguish
In view of the largely preponderating influence
OF Black Repubcanism in the state, but little of
the advantage Of revolutionizng the political COM
plexion Of New York city, forbds even remote
nope that they will accede to the wishes of its poo
pie.
The politicians OF this city look with considerable
anxiety Tor some expression of opinion on the part
OF Virginia in reference to the present policy of the
administration regarding Kansas Tho friend, of
1r. buchanan and Governor Walker are particu-
larly concerned on this head. The secret of this
anxiety with reference to the position of Virginia
on thls question, is to be found in the great moral
influence which she wileds, and theprobablity of a
general acqulescenCe on the part of the other South
ern States under the influence of her example
Governor Wise has been much talked of, and is
highly esteemed among the Democrats of this city,
During Il discussion, with reference to the most
available candidate for the Presidency, in 1860.
which took place here "A few DAYS ago, his name
was mentioned i'll a very favorable connection; and
not less than two thirds of those present pledged
themselves to support him. Governor Walker and
Mr.. Cobb, the present Secretary Of the Treasury
whose names were mentioned in some of the city
papers IN connection with that position were totally
ecipSed upon a contrast of their claims and avail
ability with those of Governor Wise.
Commerce i'll this city is exceedingly dull at pres
ent. Hundreds of vessels are lying at the wharfs
ready to receive freight at any price, but is
offered. Large numbers of them which reached
this city with cargOes during the past two months
lald IN the river awaiting the advent of the 1st of
July before dischargng that they might secure the
benefit of the new tariff. How long these vessels
Will remain idle, cannot conjecture. The fall
may bring a change, which, come when il may, will
be gratefully hailed. As might be promised sim
liar depression exists in all the collateral branches
OF trade, and complaints Of hard times are sener-
ally uttered
The weather here has been very warm for the past
week. The health of the city, meanwhile continues
good.
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lNR OR TWO VIRGINIA FARMS AT

~ PRIVATE SALE, on very easy terms, or VIII De
exchanged for city Property. The larger contains
coz acres, is situated In Chesterfield county on "a
Branch Creek ~ miles from Richmond 10 miles from
Petersburg not half mile from Clover Hill Railroad.
and is known as "Burfoot's Plantation" The smaller
contains acres is within 600 yards of ochurches,
post Office, large hotel and fine depot, on the Rich
mond and Danyille Railroad ls situated At Amelia
Court House, 3s miles from Richmond, and known as
'fThe Glebes Both farms are well watered by pure
and never-faiing streams-are kind o. clover. (of
which i2 tons have already been housed from one
farm this season. and they well adapted Tor tns
growth of wheat, tobacco. corn and oats Inc pro
pretor is induced TO part with Of them at br-
gain, they being 2 miles from each other, anu MS
two sons {for whom the larger farm had been
boaght) having resolved on not being farmers The
improvements on thasmallsr are numerous ana Ia
Der, and not good In condition but yet conyen-
lent and comfortable For urthaT partieniars apply
70 Charles Middleton. Amelia Coutf House. TO Mensfs
Goddin 4 Appsrson. or TO NJ August. Esa. AZ q
Richmond, or to - Sims. Esq3 Deputy sheriff ot
Chesterfield county. jy y&-a2av keims
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AGREEABLE NEws.-The frequent COM
plants that have been made of rowdyism on the
Capitol Square, every Tuesday night, when the Ar
mory Band give their musical entertainments
have induced the Mayor to detail corps of police
men for service at that place, and as he will no
doubt be there i'll command and ready to act, de-
cent people may hereafter promenade there with
out the fear Of being moested by the gang of half
grown ruffiaus who assemble there to puff bad c-
gars, tell low stories, and make indecent remarks
in the hearing Of ears polite. The Square is de-
signed as place of pleasure to good citizens, and
thousands Of them-especially the ladies-would
enjoy it, if protected against rudeness. This pro-
lection the Mayor has determined to give them, at
all hazards, and We are glad to hear it,
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A RETIRED PHYsICIAN. whose sands

OF life have nearly run ont, discovered while in
the East lndies, acertan cure fT Consumption Ash-
ma. Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and General Debility
The remedy was discovered By him when his only
child, daughter, was given up to die He had heard
much OF the wonderful restorative and healing quail
ties OF preparations made from the East India Hemp
a remedy for his child. He studied hard and sue
ceeded III realizing his wishes. bis child was cured
and is alive and we'll He has since administered
the wonderful remedy TO thousand of sufferers ia all
parts Of the world and he has failed in making
them completely healthy and happy. Wishing 10 do
as much good possible, he will send 10 such of his
afflicted fellow beings request IT, this receipt with
full and explicit directions for making up and sue
cessfuly usingit He requires each applicant Sn-
close him one shillingthree cents TO b. returned
postage on the receipt and the remainder 10 be ap
piled to the pa yment Of this advertisement.
Address DR.. ii. JAMES, No. l9 Grand 81,
Jersey City, y. j.
~ B.-DR. II. JAMES has neither office nor agent in
New York, rs some have pretended and advertised
The receipt s sent from NO PLACE but No. ~ Grand
street Jersey City, Y. j. Je 5-dScif JIM
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MERCANTILE FAILURES IN SAN FRANcICo.-The San
Francisco papers speak of an unusual depression in
business in California. Glsding, Hogg L Co., i'm
porters of groceries and provisions had shut up
their doors. The firm had lately been selling goods
to the amount of 100000 per month. Their whole
liabilities reported to be about 100000 1t ID
rumored that they ascribe their inability to meet
payment to the discovery lately that there is de-
felt of some $4,000 in their account. BY whom
the money has been taken they cannon tell, but
ascribe the loss to former clerk who is in the
Atlantic States. NJ. =. Martin, clothing store had
attachment suits commenced by his creditors, to
whom the liabilities incurred amounted to $40 COO
against w K. DOty Co.. s13.763. VIM. F. Fisk
Samuel Loring, Philander Fisher, and Henry Dar.
row, also, apply for the benefit of the insolvent
laws.
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WORTH KSow1yc-As the nressrv;r

WORTH KNowING.-As the preserving
season is rapidly approaching, when every good
housewife will be preparing fruits for winter use
recipe for keeping ants and bugs from the jars
before they are sealed may prove valuable. A lady
friend assures us that she never has any trouble
with these insects because she resorts to the follow
ing method Cover the shelves, tables or floors on
which the jars are TO stand with finely powdered
lime, SO that they cannot reach the jars without
crawling over it, and you need have no fears of
them.
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Hoe STEALISG.-James r. Channal h

Hoe STEALING.-James III. Chapel has
been arrested by Constable Wade, of Henrico, and
committed to the county JAIL on charge of stealing
hog from Isaiah Miller Such swinish affairs
are becoming quite common in the neighborhood of
the city, and should be punished severely. If the
courts are unable TO preserve the sold porkers'
from depredatons, they at least have the power of
furnishing the thieves.
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Celebration in How wardsyilIe,
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH. !
WHoR1LEBRRRY, NELSON COUNTY, !
July 9Th 1857. (

WHoRTLEBRRRY, NELSON COUNTY,
July 9Th, 1857.
IL was our privilege to participate in grand en-
tertMnment, given to the Sabbath school, in the
village OF Howardsvie, in the adjoining county of
Albemarle-all the neighboriug schools having
been invited.
- At very early hour the procession was formed
at the Church. and marched to the grove where,
comfortably seated, were entertained with elo-
quent and patriotic addresses from Messrs Level.
lon, Cabell, and Crockett-the band at intervals,
discoursing very good music The Rev. Mr. Dog
gett, OF the VI. l.. Church, next introduced and
delivered all eloquent aud pathetic address, in be-
half Of Sunday Schools.
Dinner being announced, there was a rush for
the table, which thanks to the liberalty the good
citizens OF Howardsyille and vicinity was bounti-
fully spread with rich and tempting vands of which
all partook freely, and seemed well pleased with the
entertainments of the day.
doubt if the time-honored Fourth of July has
been more enthusiastically celebrated in any vii
lage, than In our little Howardsville which, by the
way, is II very interesting and thriving town.
Dams
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Too FAsT.-The lad James Oates
charged with assaulting Washington New last
Wednesday night, and with carrying concealed
weapon, was again before the Mayor yesterday
Jim is no doubt fast boy in his way, and feels ex-
tremely ''mansh" most boys do at his age, but
he would have to give bail for his good behavior,
the thought Of big locks and iron bars flashed DER
his mind, and despite his assumed courage the bri
ny tears forced themselves upon his cheeks. A
friend, however, to his relief, and he is now
free to breathe the fresh air, and to avoid bad
pany in future
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THROWN PROM A HoRsE.-

IHRUWN FHUN IIUH5E. III I'll curly
hour yesterday morning young lady was thrown
from horse on Broad street, near 9TH and badly
bruised about the face and arms The animal took
fright and ran of with her, and the saddle turn
ing, caused her to fall. Hired horses unless well
known. not suitable for ladies to ride, and We
therefore advise our fair readers, who not good
horsewomen, to indulge IN that pleasure, un-
less they are sure the animal is perfectly gentle
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TRINITY CHURCH, it is said, is to be sold
in short time, or soon as the Methodist congre-
CATION worshipping there can find suitable lot of
ground on which to erect house of worship The
present location is certainly not very desirable for
a church, and for that reason more than any other
the congregation has been the decrease for seye
ral
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THREArryrNn A vor

THREATESING.-A young man named
Robert Fore appeared before the Mayor yesterday
morning, to answer the charge Of pursuing David
c. Richardson in the street with loaded gun and
attempting to shoot him. The evidence showed
thai he was not In his proper mind az the time he
presented the gun, and the Mayor therefore held
him to bail for his good behavior, which he readily
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MAKING ARRANGEMENTS. Capt Di

mock is rapidly completing his arrangements for
the encampment of the Metropolitan Guard and
Junior Blues, and if these young soldiers turn out
"a they should do, the affair will be grand ONE
The fact that band fjuvenile soldiers leading
camp life near the city, will of itself be novel;
that hundreds of citizens will visit them daily.
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WORKING WELL.-A friend from Hen
rico US that he has used strong soapsuds to
destroy chnch bugs, and that it is the best remedy
for them he has ever known. The recipe published
by us yesterday morning is cheap one, and is
worth trying
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bard-now on exhibition at the Athenaum. is 80
admirably executed that the members of the His
turica Society should own II IL il be pure hsssd.
We have heard il suggested that the artist who
painted II might be induced TO part from II for a
few hundred dollars and If this be so, We suppose
their would be little or difficulty In raising the
means TO purchase il.
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A GREas RosE.-The editor of the New Orleans
Pieayune has seen curiosity, In the shape OF q
green rosc--the leaf stalk, bud and flower like
the red rose," except that all Is Of uniform CO.
lor. The specimen shown the editor of the Plea
ynne deliciously fragrant having the full scent
of the wild sweet briar. They are said TO be by
no means rare there nor have they been for years.
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q SO REWARD.-Ranaway from

IA the subscriber, on Monday July 6, neg gro man,
n named MALAKI. He is about ~ year. OF
-. age. 8 feet inches high, Of rather dark
pleAlOn, and has stOop in his shoulder. He was
some four miles from the city. and purchased by
me few days since of Dickinson. Hill Co. lie has
been for years past engaged in the we'll digging
and is doubtless well known in the neighb0rhood
OF Brooke Avenue. The above reward will be paid
for his delivery at Mr. Tate's Jail, near Mayos
Bridge. ELIZABETH SlCkER3.
~
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DEsTH OF A REVOLUTIONARY SoLDIKR.-The Hafods
burg (Ky.) Transcript announces the death Of Mr..
George W. New, of Woodford county, at the West
ern Military Asylnm in that place on the 18th ult.,
i'll the s5th year of his age. The deceased bore sn
honorable part In the revolutionary struggle, and
was an officer In the of 1872. He was man Of
fine sense, Of great moral worth, and was justly
esteemed bY all who knew him.
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PkARLs-The pearl fever still RACES. The
Lawrence lMass) American says that pearls have
been found In that REGION varying from the size of
pin head to that Of pea. The report Ia. thai 9TH
ers still larger and more valuable-some estima.
ting the value at $500 to $lOO0-were taken from
some Of the streams in the region of Msthuen VIII
lage. In New Jersey, the business don't paw
About $4,000 worth have been found at a cost of
double that amount in labor and time
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CoRoNER.-The Hastings Court yester-
day nominated DR.. Peticolas and Dr. Peachy to the
Governor, for the office of Coroner. Both gentle
mon are competent and either of them will doubt
less perform the duties satisfactorily
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FATAL AFFAIR-A gentleman writing TO the Mont
gomery MAIL" from Demopolis, Alabama, under
date of July S. says: "A most unfortunate case of
homicide occurred near Dayton, in this county, a
few days since, in which person named William
Prowell, planter of considerable wealth. was shot
and Immediately killed by Isaac Holder, who had
been overseeing for Prowell. No one was present
at the time of the shooting the combatants
Holder. after having killed Prowel, rode into Day
ton and informed the citizens of the fact that he
had killed him, where he could be found, &c. He
was not arrested, and is yet at large The provo
cation is said have been very great and the COM
munity generally sustain Holder. Both have large
families, wbo are doubtless innocent sofIerers from
the sad occurrence"
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RUNAWAY.

M ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
IA WARD-For the apprehension and delivery to
n us of a Mulatto Man named JOHN MASSEN-
- BERG, or JOHN HENRY PETrIFOOT who
has Deen passing rs free under the name of SYDNEY
He is about feet 6 or inches high spare made
bright, with bushy head of hair curled under and
a small moustache. He absconded from our Tobacco
Factory a few days ago, and We believe he has gone
10 Richmond, TO try and escape to a free State
hcENERY Il McCULLOCH.
Petersburg, July 18th, 1851 Jy l7-6t*
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Tx POISONING CASE AT Essex MAss-A eorrespon
dent OF the Boston Traveller writes from Essex that
Mr.. Micajsh Low, whose family 30 narrowly esea-
ped death by poisoning has, in consequence of the
excitement and dread occasioned by the affair, be-
come maniac, rendering II necessary for him to be
confined 10 the house, and constantly watched. II
Is thought il will be necessary to remove him to
an asylum The husband Of his wife's sister is un-
der arrest on suspicion Of having administered the
poison.
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BITTEN BY SPIDER.-A young gentleman, while
proceeding up Broadway yesterday morning. was
bitten on the leg by spider. The effect was so
very powerful that it was found necessary to take
him into DIR. Frothingham's where ammonia and a
poultics Of catnip were applied. The limb was
swollen to most frightful proportions, though he
was much relieved by the application of catnip-
Albany Times, 2Sth ait
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CAPTuRED.-The negro convict John,
whose escape from the Capitol Square we noticed
several days since has been recaptured and return
ed to the penitentiary. He had found his way to
King William county before being arrested
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THE CRICKET CLUB will meet this after
noon for practice at their old grounds If the men,
bers turn out well, good sport may be eXnected
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CHICKENS COUNTED BEFORE HATcEIsG.-A very
amusing incident took place at the public speaking
of the Congressional candidates, in Hickman Ky,
on Tuesday last. The editor of the Times publish.
ed account Of the speeches, and how Grimes, his
favorite, had used used Burnettu up three hotas
betore The sI,eakia9 commenced! Unfortunately for
him. Burnett got copy of the paper, and was cruel
raid.
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New CoACHEs.-The steamer "Hunter
Woodis,' from Norfolk, arrived here Thursday af.
ternoon with load of railroad coaches After un
shipping her cargo shess started homo yesterday
morning.
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Rough TREATMENT.-ParentS cannot be
too careful to study and understand the tempera-
ments Of their servants, before entrustiug them
with the care of their children, for many of the
little creatures are roughly handled by their nurses
when beyond the sight or hearing Of their mothers
and not few Of them are cruelty treated. Yester-
day morning, gentleman, in passing 9th and
Grace streets, heard the screams of little girl
about three years Old and in turning around to as
certain the cause, saw the negress in whose charge
it was, spanking it severely. He said he could not
resist the temptation of giving the wretch his
walking cane, and then had the child taken to her
parents, to whom he reported what he had seen.-
Similar cases of cruelty occur every day, and for
that reason we say, parents ought to see to their
children, and know that they are in careful hands
when out of their hearing.
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THE GRAND EXCURSION TO BALTIaoRR-The City
Councils of St Louis, Cincinnati and Chillicothe.
will arrive in Baltimore this evening" with a large
number OF citizens Governors Chase, of Ohio
willard, OF Indiana, and Wise, of Virginia, have
been invited to participate Oh the occasion The
two latter have declined attending
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ELECTION OF CANADIAN BIsHoP.-The Rev. Mr.
Cronyn Of London, Canada West, has been elected
10 the newly-electsd bishoprie Of Canada West
His majority one vote. Ills competitor was
the venerable ArchdeacOn of York.
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A GREAr TRAIs.--The largest train Of cars that
ever passed over the Lshigh Valley road, came
down on Tuesday last 1t consisted OF 100 cars
carrying In the aggregate about $50 tons Of coal.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

2 %. BRIYoF3An. ii. TISsLEY PATE
FEASkLIS MATTHEWS.
DRIDGFORD & co, General Commits
ID sion ami Forwarding Merchants. on the Dock
Richmond Va
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CoSyENnoy.-There is TO be a national emancipa-
tion convention, at Cleveland, Ohio, on the 25th,
26th and 9th Of August, called by Klihu Burritt
20 discuss his scheme for the peaceful removal Of
slavery.
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HEAVY FoaaxRY.--A correspondent Of the Louis
Vile (Ky.) Courier states that James ii. shouse, Of
Msrseilies, has failed and abseonded. His forged
paper, to the amount Of s2000o0 is in the posses
sion Of the citizens Of Wood Franklin and adjacent
counties.