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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

AFEAT.-A wager made last week at Keypoft.
New Jersey, on the feat of picking up 100 eggs,
placed at the distance Of one yard from each
other and returning with them singly and placipg g
them in . basket, inside Of an hour, was won by
Mr. John McGee. who accomplished the feat In
orty.sine minutes nineteen and three.quarter 70.
copds
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DELsaArKs TO THE EPISCOPAL CorvErTior.----
The following is list Of the lay delegates 10 the
Virginia Episcopal Convention, now in session at

DELEGATEs TO THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION
The following s list Of the lay delegates TO the
Virginia Episcopal Convention, now in ssssion at
Petersburg:
James M Harris, Grace church, Powhatan ct;
Gen samuel II Lewis, Rockingham; w w Gil
mer, Fredericksville parish. Albemarle co; Roger
Atkinson, Cumberland parish, Lunenburg; DR.
Siribling, Augusta parish, Augusta; samuel
Pryor. St Paul's, Lynchhurg: A L Garter, Christs
Church, Lancaster co; L A Sale, st Johns Church.
b. o d co; Joseph w Hobson, st James, South
am. Powhatan; Philip Nelson, st Martins parish,
Hanover; DR. Thomas Williams, Roanoke parish,
,lifsx; Geo Taylor, Salem parish Roanoke; X
Dual, st Peters parish, New Kent; Edward
FAIRY, ST Luke's parish Mecklepburg, Jas Gait
g. Johns church, Rivanna parish. FIuvanpa; d O
Randolph, st Johns church. Henrico parish
Henrico; VIM A Brockenborough, North Farham
pari b, Richmond; Col John A Peterson, Mer'
chants Hope Church, Prince George; DR. R g Am
bier. Leeds Parish. Fauquier; Richard O Morris
st Johns church, Green Springs, Louisa; David II
Conrad. Norborne. Berkeley; Thomas Price, st
Paurs church, Richmond; Chas Kent Grace ch,
Bristol Parish. Petersburg; John H Payne, Ham
ilton Parish, Fauquier; Lewis A Boggs, st John g
Christ Church. Berkeley, Spottsylvania; DR. E D
Withers, Camden. Pttsylvania; Thos G. Ghoisop,
st Paurs Bristol Parish. Petersburg; Thos Leigh
Antrim Parish, Halifax county; Gen w Il Rich
ardson, st James church, Henrico, Richmond Col
Thomss Peake, st Johns church, Elizabeth City,
IL Cartlett, Latimer, Rockbridge county; James
Entwisle. jr, Grace church. Alexandria; David w
Burton, Winchester, Frederick county; Dab
ney, Moore Parish, Campbell; Chas A Grice, St
Johns church, Norfolk.
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THE UNITED STATES STEAMER MICHIGAN ON
THE LAKEs.-In the Canadian Parliament on the
l4sh instant, Mr. Brown wished to draw the atten.
tion of the government to q small matter vet one
ct considerable interest. The United States had
vessel the Michigan. stationed on the upper lakes
carrying one gun. Not having any very important
war duties to perform she had been of great use to
the mercantile navy of the lakes, having always
been ready to 60 to the assistance of vessels in dis.
tress. 1t appeared, however, that the Michigan
" "a one or two tons above the size allowed by the
treaty between Great Britain and the United
States and Lord Napier having called the attention
OF the United States government to the matter,
orders had been given to discontinue employing
her in her present capacity. 1t would be great
loss TO the mercantile marine if she were tax en-
off, and be would suggest whether the government
might not represent to the government of the
United States that not at all afraid of this
vessel. and that so far as Canada was concerned,
she might remain on the station The Attorney
General said the matter would receive the imme.
diate attention of the government.
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Sese-sHs MezM4-A moosfn4 o. eo8004 W1kDsi
out regard - passy, wss Aelaaf Msessp.nno Han.
iasa nieht Capt. CHARLTs DuGnocK bsise eaI1e1
q NE Chair, and Mr 1oHN II NAHrIN arnoaofad
Seerssasy.
49, Cnairman stated brisAy the stjscs q ~
"seemg. s. -e .@-,e
ar John Gilnss then obtained the Aoor. ara
aons: .''
snSsfsoy rseommended - ~. s - Is!- s!!-he - y
WI. VII candidate 70 reprs.s.s 49, A., snnsees. ~
Coets - 40 that Richard o. Hssltns IthsrS n
eommsndss y saunssrs b, and are hereby NJ
esndidstes - g g the people Of niehmonA e thoir
gstss sHessnt them In the House of Dele.
Resolved, Thai ~.
ef' in Monroe Ward heiS cs s,e "Cadseas ftsk.
der's Hal, q O'clock, S.tn,S.. nSsuna g ~
and adopt this ticket; snd th.s ~. ets,s0 - II 1lny ny
ticket In Madison Ward mses :. ~. liz q y ~
sl1s., On Aonoay night; and the eitissns a. Js6s,
~ ~ .o mes. y sns Old nsskst, on Tuee6sy sirhe
DR. TncE ~ nffs,sS =. .,...
nominssions the xoiinv;rr ;".asuse Tor ". Gnmse's
Annnsr -. -. VIC o"o"IS names THOMAS r.
gates HORACE L KENT, AsDkEw JoEHsrc. ~
RICHARD O. HAskIEs The vote hein. s.ss- ~ ~
substitute was adopted, and the nominstions -.
then declared unanimous.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
IT,. ~.
steamer nov rn,n,ns n.. .uu e'esso. ~. sPpoanoned
fofE IL ha.or,s oeeween tnn ciJ sno Mot-
pubiic hsc.ras - = popu'.l Wan tne M.veame
srea. snesd T,o aHs-sn: ~ ss sccommodas,ons 70
Of tha Enr.;, p.ss Oo.s - now nllfne the place
and will soon be put In complete order a. soor
- the Feck Is made all right both these vessels
VIII be put upon the river 90 a to make = daily
me between this city and Norfolk. Ths Glen
Cove is furnished with Q goodly number al state
rooms and berths, and being An exeeedineiv fast
| saier viii become great fsvorite win M trsy.
| eiiing public.
Nep Inuent;or M. n
city, has invented and u...n, Earness o. snis
omnibus purposes, by means of which he erracts
to get Al the fare paid for In bus riding vvhsfhsr
| the drivers are honest or not The inyention con.
sists OF . oox with glass Sides and an OPENING on
the inner side OF the coach by which mesne ~.
sepger can deposit bis fare within sight of the Iri
yer, but not within his reach Az soon a. the drt
which throws 1t into safety drawer below. where
rem:ins till night quarter or half is put In.
sSa.. M !ufnisnes the cnange from bis
S.r., worl tn ao...;u ucn On ses1nns ior the
s,r.a .. :. ;,.s ~. Ssnce .si 10 SIMPLE ana Mr.
=. 'ninAS 10 just 'no 'ning needed-
Scrap Iron has become so valuable of late !.
0as pstsy 'meves c.io II on every occasion Atan
10y noIu ysy mo.niug, .g,, wstcnman bolton
oetsesou ~ psU'' ssso 70 "Aiiam "a nsls Win
pacN.se =: s.is nuw1e, ana snspectiog that
ne cse uy nj 1spo ~ sooA Dim 20 ine Mayors
Ooui' rnoso nj y. o.rnSs M appeared ndrecog'
as having been stolen from bis shon' With thss.
facts before him, the Mayor erdered Hamnton n
oy' Suu ~ e'er s.rsets IN hockeus
ble to Vehicles. owing 10 he vast Ssrc.i,. r,s
upon them by the late overflow Of the river Ths
plank read too, near the steamers wharf has been
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Green peas are selling In Norfolk, Va, at a
per bushe and strawberries at 20 cents quart
o p Baldwin, Esq ID iecturing In Farmvilisa
Va
Mrs. Francis Braggiotti tried for killing Mrs.
Meyer, in Charieaton. 8 G., has been acquitted.
young daughter of Mr.. Reuben Mum wss
killed by lightning In Franklin county, on the 9Th
Instant
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LATER FROM MExIco-Late papers from Nor.
thern Mexico show that the country is quiet, and
the administration of Vidaurri popular.
It is reported that President Comopfort has ap>
pointed Senior Risbaud, the Mexican Consul Gem
ara u this city to represent the interest Of Mexico
in the Tehuantepec Transit Route, proving the
recognition of the rights of the Company by the
Mexican Goverpment.-MW Orleans Paper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

THB TENNESSEE WHEAT CROP The Knox
vile Vhig says:
There has been sown an unususlly large amount Of
wheat in East Tennessee and If the season is good
from this to harvest there will be a crop ga herring
that will astonsh the natives. If nothing happens
to the growing crop in view of the amount III has
been sown, it will yield people In the thirteen
counties of this end Of the State s., ,0J0 600.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

LORD NAPIER IN BosToN-It Is reported thai
Lord Napier, the new British Minister at Washing
ton, has been invited to visit Boston under the
auspices of the Young Mems Christian Association,
for the p-rpose of delivering address at the
grand an iversary festival of that society on the
avenino of the 26th inst
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

PRoLIFIC-There is q man in White county,
Illinois, who has wife that has borne him sixteen
children; the first six came by twos, the succeeding
nine by threes-while the last one. poor. helpless.
lonely thing came into this world without com.
pany. Sixteen children at seven births
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

EMIGRATION WESTWARD The Kansas Herald
of the 9th instant, published at Lecompton,)
says:
The stream of emigration which began 20 early in
March. continues to pour into Kansas with unsbsted
rapidity They bring their families and implements
of Industry
The population and society of our city will com
pare favorsbly with many of the older cities. We
have schools and churches that are well attended
We have moral, intellectual and energetic people
And last though not least have the prettiest wo
men in all the country.
1t is ofmputed that the emigrants from the New
ENGLAND States to the Miss ssippi valley this
will amount to 100 O00 and that these will carry with
them ON an average o 90 each 10 low sstmste,) ma
king an aggregate of sl0o 900 in hard cash. The
of the rapid increase Of the movement of the
native population from the Eastern to the Western
States, the Buffalo Commercial thinks refers to the
Capitalization of caSita and busnei in the great ci
ties and in the hands of the few, Destroying BY thei
superior advantages the chance of sucoessful coupe
tition by in ndustral mechanics and business men O
moderate means
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THE DAILY DISPACTH
Friday Nlerning, May 20. 1857,

ThE MASSACHUSETTS ARMY. The N Y. Herald.
as announced by telegraph, has discovered the
existence Ia Massachusetts of q SPINE Tree
League" to resist the o. 8. laws in cases of an
attempt to recover fugitive by his owner The
members are called Athletes, and the Herald has
also discovered how the Athletes drill the follow.
ing description being from that paper:
The Athletes are drilled in small compsnies onse,
twice, ana In some places thiice cash ek-not
only to the old fashioned OF the musket and ba-
youet, but Ia all the modern and improved accom-.
pshm ents of the French chasseur. 70 these purely
military exercises 10 added novel one-perhsps the
most ecient for the poses bad In view that could
for this exercise cudgels Of oil shapes and
kinds gold headed canes hickory sticks and loaded
India rubber life preserveis Essh private arms ae.
cordipE to his taate and means, and has stick suit
the remainder Of his dress the only uniformity re.
quired consisting of q certain Length, strength and
weight the weapon carried
The Athletes and Assistants 90 armed ara trainea
to minse with crowds stand or walk here and there
az ordinary spectators but given signal to col.
sion of sdiscpioed BODY. The whole corps IL divi.
ded into "squads consiaing of Eve Assistants
squad being under the command of an Athlete, who
under the lead of "tesoher," (captain;) and four
glasses, or one hupdred men q school or company,
(otherwise regiment,) under the orders of deputy.
whose commands are law-Assstants, Athletes mo-
ntors, teachers and deputies being all to ODE y
him without question or rremonstrance Over all the
members and of the lesgue within his die.
trict each marshal exercises supreme and unlimit.
ed dictatorship.
tits principle Of the league to avoid sry
exposure publicity None but the supreme exeeu-
tive know anything of h total resources, strength
plans When one man can accomplish task he
goes alone W here two only required, three must
never be sent Every squad Is disiingutsnsd by q
number, every class by letter and every company
by aword which s their sign of recosnit,on and has
therefore, to be frequently changed. II Thousand
Athletes end Assistants gated the side.
wallis or in q courtroom. any squad OF six leach
drilled to act with and rely his sssocs.es be
called into action by word letter, and number in
troduced, apparently without design into the speech
of some crater lawyer initiated into the mystery,
and endowed with the requisite powerer. These six
will then act a. preconcsrted the rest of the leeguers
present remaining uncommttted spectators witness.
If need be- in defence of their ades-but
dy at any moment to aid gradually partially, en-.
tirely, with their whole regimental force, as the
commanding mar.hai may direct.
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oussn Maria Christina left Rome on the 23d ol
Aprii Tor Florence!
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INCREASE OF BUSINESS business Of the
Richmond FredeFicksburg and Potomac Railroad
at Fredericksburg has increased TO such IN extent
that the commpany are unable to accommodate Il
in their present depot have contracted for the
tion Of another building adjoining the former. Is BY
80 feet, which will give depot accommodated, ],
when completed, of l35 feet in length BY 80 fee
In width,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL AssEMBLIEs-The
Old School General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Charch, met at Lexington, Kentucky. yesterdsy
aud the New School General Assembly met at
Cleveland, Ohio, ON the same day. The subject
OF most public interest, which il likely to come
before the latter bsdy, relates to hsme Missions a.
connected with the following resolution OF the Exc.
eutive Committee Of the American Home Missionary
Society, which may now be regarded the action of
the Society itself:
Resolved. That in the disbursement Of the funds
committed to their trust. the committee will not
grant aid TO churches containing slavehoIdng mem
bers unless evidence be furnished that the relation
10 such the judgment of the committee, is Jus.
tiisbe for the time being. in the peculiar sircum.
stan ces in which it exists"
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A NOVEL SUIr "A suit Is now pending il Chicago,
in which pahlmau, Roo8eter Smith seek t. rseov.
erffom the city dsmsgss for los Of propsfty by FIRE
which noe long ago drying house Ct their
Psf Factory, which sion. they sllsgs, the
Fire ompsnies present were Instructed BY the Chief
Engineer not to operate to protect the property
of the firm because, upon previous occasion no se-
kpowle6gnent had been made ofths services Of the
Depsrtmeut In the shape OF . fonatios, when for
mer dry. house wss destroyed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF SAN JACIN-
To.-The Galveston, Texas, News con air a long
account of the celebration of the anniversary Of
the battle of San Jacnto at the field which the
action took place on the 18th of April, 1886. On
that day, twenty -one years ago, the battle which
secured the independence of Texas was fought
between a small band of Americans, under Gen.
Houston. and the Mexican army, under the com.
mand of Santa Anna, then the President of the
Mexican Republic. Its results were the most ex>
traordinary. with the exception of those of New
Orleans, that were won upon any battle field.
The Mexican army were nearly all killed woun.
ded or taken prisoners-among the latter was
Santa Anna himself. The rout was utter and
complete, and established the tottering fabric of
Texas nationality upon firm basis. No formi
dabe effort to regain the country, after the diass
trous day of San Jacinto, was ever made by the
Mexicans. To the State of Texas the name San
Jacno is as dear as that of Yorktown TO the other
American States, and marks equally as great an
era n hehstory of its fortunes 1t is contemplated
and vigorous efforts now being made to erect a
monument to those who fell upon that glorious and
successful day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

THE FIRsr KISS In . German tale. published
some time since, Ii description of "The First Kss,"
in the following sensation style: "Am really dear
to you Sophia I Whispered, ard pressed my burning
lips to her rosy mouth She did sot say yss she did
not ~ no; but she returned my kiss and the easth
went from under my feet my soul wss no longer In
the body touched the s.srs knew the hapDinsss Of
H. aaranhim ~
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A large variety Of Choice Brands.
Male n N<...

nOUBLK ICE PlTCHKKB, Of HFftaaia
- and Rich Plated; IN article we can fully recon-
mend. eTEDBINo 4 RULLEH.
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~sA FOK RkNT..-The HOuse occupied by
E5&s by C. w. Allen, four doors bslow Governors
RsA street Apply to C w. Allen, over Mr.. r..
Keach's Trimming store. Rent very moderate
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FOK KENF AND SALE.


- FOR RkNT..The lower rooms la tn Q
trahle locstion FOR bu,ness, at moderate rent
z Possesson given immediately. Apply to
nv 6-Stsw4w j. MAURY GARLAND.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

- FOR RkNT.-l have for rent, several
desirable Dwellings in different parts of the
A city, suitable for the accom- % odation of gen.
teel famlies and in good nei ghborhood.
Also, one large Lodging Room, over the office Of
the subscriber. Apply to
Z. A. ]. CLOPTON,
Corner of Wall and Franh lin streets,
Opposite Messrs. Dickinson, Hill & Co.
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ma EOR HENT..The store and dwell.
E5s ins corner LIST and Main street. 70 good ten.
- ant the rent will be moderate. Apply to
my IL. lmk ADAM. HI Maln at.
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uss rOH kkNT-The tenemen of Pra,t's
ES Cottage now occupied by the subscriber,
Ill 5th street, near Leigh street. Po;session
may be had next week. Apply On the premise. or
at Mr.. Stewards office, 7th street. between Main
and Cary ARCH. BOILING.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-22

ra. FOX kkNT-Seven Rooms over our
& store Tone with light closet attached sults-
kA Bile for offices and lodging rooms.
The premises being open in the rear are unusually
eiry and pleasant In summer.
AI.o large Kitchen, and Stable for one horse
If desired the entire premises will be rented 3
spectacle family. }. A. WEED SON,
No SO Main st.
Also for SALE PEW No. SO, st. PauPs Church.
2l.tl
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- FOR KkNT-The large front ROOM
aE IS Main street, over Dove Co.'S Drug Store,
11E wi,k gas fixtures. Fine location for 8 lawyer
Possession given Immediately. Apply on the premi.
nv l2-aodtf
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~ FOX hENT.--The upper part of Tn
VSM Tenement the touthslde of Main street,
- lately occupied by VIM. mander, deed, and
now by Mr.. e. Btremmell 1t contains about rooms,
large and well arranged The house has lately been
put in thorough repair, and is now In fine condition
for good tenant. Apply to
my 2I-eod5t TAYLOR WlLLIAMS.
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~A FOR hENT..-The DWELLING and uf.
;: fee Franklin, betw 18th and 14th streets.
ks2 To rood tenant the rent will be moderate -
Applyto CHAS BRUCE,
NV lS-ts Corner Byrd and 9Th SITS
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TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS.

-.-. n u - III FUk X T...The Two
- rooms over the store of the subscribsr lately
- occupied hy Col Darlington Office, with
entrance from 18th street. These spaeious airy
Rooms with water closet the same floor, and
will be pleasant lodging rooms for young men. To
suitable persons the rent will be very moderate.
JOHN w. GARL1CK, A pothecsry and Druggist
mvIs-6t Market place, Franklin street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-02-28
- - - 1870

Il is with some regret that we give place TO the
following letter from Col. PURYEAR,of Williamson,
declining TO be fhe Democratic candidate for the
Legislature in the floating district composed Of
Lewis, MauIy and williamson. Col P. Is gen
L an Of crest popularity, ard would give sucn
guarantee Of useful and efficient representative
tbst We doubt not be could be elected from bis
district. We congratulate ourselves, however, on
knowing that there are number OF able and
popular democrats in those counties, some one OF
whom will doubtless consent to serve:
wooDLAwN, Feb Is, 1857.
FliIors Union and AnleTieans
Isaw communication in your paper Of the eth ultimo
signed aasrpeth calling the attention of the Democracy
Of Lewis, Maury and Williamson to my name as one suit
able to be brought before the convention to nominate
candidate to represent them in the next State Legislature
have no desire to engage in political contest gresty
pTsfsrng the retirement and quiet Of private life to thu
excitement and hOnors Of political place and station AND
notwithstanding believe commercial, agriculture
and mechanical prosperity to be the result Of Democrat
measures aad that it the duty Of all good Democrats
make Sacrifices Of personal feelings when called en-
sdvocats and defend those measures; Jet knowing tbs
there others who have stronger claims on the part
and would be ADLER champions Of Democratic principle
than myself and also that my private business require
my entire time and undivided attention, most rsspec
fully decline the honor Of having my brought beOr
the nominating convention. At the same time must 50
to my personal and political friends that not insens
bic Of their kind Partially, which has imposed on me
debt Of gratitude that lifetime of service could
cancel Respectfully,
n II prBvu.D
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-02-28

Our distinguished fellow citizen, Ez Gov. A. V.
BEowE, leaves his home this morning for Washing.
ton, in response to sn invitation from Mr.. BUCHANAN
10 become one Of bis Cabinet advisers-most pro-
baby as the head of the Post Office Department.
We ara not advised as to the remainder of the Cab
inet, but have reason to believe that il viii not be
materially altered from what it has been reported
and believed to be for the last several days.
We have 20 idea that the Cabinet, as organized,
viii give satisfaction to our opponents. No DEM
ocrauo President has ever been 50 fortunate, from
THoMAs JEFEERsoE to FRAEKuH PIERCE The
democracy, however, will receive it with cordial
satisfaction, and ss sffording additional evidence
Of the wisdom, prudence and safety that is tc
characterize the administration Of the incoming
President
Theseleetion Of Gov. BROWN viii be particularly
gratifying to Tennessee. Gov. B. is one of he
eldest. abIest and most faithful public servants
Whilst be has well meriled, by life time servio
% tae public veal, the distinguished honor confer
Cd, bis selection gives assurance to the democrsc
Of Tennessee that their noble efforts in behalf c
the great principles Of our party are duly aPpre
oietsd by the country.