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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
GETTING RE.py-Several If our c;tr

GETTING READY.-Several of our city
mechanics are preparing specimens Of their work
FOR the Mechanics Institute Exhibition, to conf
mence on the 18th of October and others will fol
low suit in the course Of time II is expected
that every style of mechanism executed in Rich
mond will be represented at the next Fair and that
special regard will be had to utility IN every estab-
lishment. Let every workman do his best to secure
the special premiums.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
D.sGEpoUs-Op Saturday ,o,, an.

DANGERoUs.-On Saturday last. one of
Nr. NJ. b. Godwin's little children on French Gar
den Hill, came near losing its life by swallowing
pin. which became fastened In the throat In such
way rs to canse great pain Soon after the accident
pr. Walthall was sent for. and removed the pin by
an operation. Parents cannot be too particular 10
guarding their children against the practice Of put
ting pins and needles in their mouths and mother.
should be careful to set such examples to their
little ones
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

ElEcr1oyEERING.-Two gentlemen, Mr.. D. and Mr..
L. stood candidates for seat in the Legislature of
New York They were violently opposed to each
other. BY some artifiee, Mr.. d. gained the elec-
tion When he was returning home, much elated
with success, he met gentleman, an acquaintance
of his. SWELL" says d., ~ have got the election
l.. was no match for me. I'll tell you how flung
him. If there happened to be any Dutch voters,
could talk Dutch with them, and there had the
advantage of him. If there happened to be any
Frenchmen could talk French with them. aud
there had the advantage of him. But as to L.. he
was clever, honest, sensible little fellow" Yes
sir" replies the gentleman, "and there he has the
dtita,ltage of you."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
BLUR RIDGE TUSNRL.-Th

of the tunnel is completed. and workmen (under
the superintendencs of officers Of the Central road
are now engaged in laying the track. The cars
are expected to 60 through be the 1st of October.
The work has not yet been delivered into the
hands of the Central road, and the work thus far
done has been on State account Several sections
of the tunnel require arching with brick, which
will be done under the superintendent Of the
Chief Engineer of the road.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

THE NAVAL CoURTs-Glssst TO Cbme Up-Yesterday
the three naval courts were fully organized for the
prompt transaction of business. The remaining
cases have been prepared by Mr.. Carlisle, SO as to
be acted upon more systematically and yet with
more dispatch than before the recess Lieut.. Geo
Il. Gray and Passed Midshipman March, before the
first court; Leuts. Abbot and Williamson before
the second court, and Commander samuel Lock-
wood and Lieut.. Glasson before the third court.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
WHITE SUIpHyrP Spptros

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS lasi
Wednesday there were between 500 nd 1000 visitors
at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs On ac-
count of the sudden cOolness in the weather Iaros
number of people were leaving the mountains.
though there were few yet vending their way
thither. The Central Road, the great throuchfsre
by which most of the springs are reached ha,
done an immense passenger business this spring
The cars which 20 from ana come to this CITY are
daily loaded with persons either seeking health or
pieasure,and those returning who have sought and
found
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

CSPoRTuNATE AND FATAL AcCIDENT.-We learn
says the Atlantis Inteligencer of I'd inst, that Mr.
J. L. Evans All old and respectable citizen of this
county, accidentally killed one Of his own negroes
on saturday evening last. We have not heard the
particulars further than that Mr.. Evans undertook
10 chastise the negro for some misconduct when
the boy resisted and drew an axe Oh his MASTER
Upon this. Mr. Evans struck him on the head with
stick. infctng such injury as to cause the me-
groe's death.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

FiGHT WITH AND CAPTURE OF INDIASs-The st
Paul Pioneer of Aug. 90, reports a skirmsh be-
who had been committing depredations near Cam
bridge, Minn. One of the cavalry company was
killed, and also Indian, and i've Indians were
captured. This skirmsh has caused great alarm
among the settlers. and for fear af the vengeance
of the Indians yet remaining they are leaving
their homes and coming to the city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
LOCAL MATTERS.
SpnInarrELp ArS1yrs..av-n;.l

oPRINGFIELD ANNIvERsARY.-Itish ia hard
Z X. necessary to remind the friends of temperance
r,ngnsid Division will celebrate its ninth
arran1.y aly THIS evening and that the necessary
a., rangements have been made TO an snr. . ~vooy
liz ~, 70 All who may join In the celebrafiop lin
r,,say sinils-eorganizatiops. ths, Tern neranra
ceetled in ,sa ane past seven years have not suc-
- 'son, nn, but have fixed il mora r. ,h uoo.e
sno,x e peopie OF Church aud unl,,n i'm. Va
strugviss OF this organization of its .sr,v
.allon IN saying that It has savsd ~ nave no hes-
i ,en rom destruction and addsa a. r'a9 young
t;ap ~. 70 imiiy circles, az any ethsr sna
idea-opnosito, - y,rsinia- Starting with but one
s...,.t Ptositon 10 lntemperauce-it bs. rna-ts s =
s.eaaiiy forward in the fight turning ns;,ha
iignt nor 70 the left, encounteriny ma 49, 70 tue
". gIsa. :, enemy In every battle. and pushing for
determination Of Veterans until n has rs;s.s aao
eoid water army" that would do credit to ~ -
cause. Long may it continue to prosner in ar
raoa Work OF adding happiness to the hearts Of
wives and children by reforming Husband. .ni
fathers, and may each returniny snniverssrr nu
IL more powerful and more enthusiastic. il an,
earnest wish. 10 oui
BESIDES having parade and collation., the piv
slen VIII hold temperance meeting at Leigh str.a,
BAPTIST church. to-nigt whore the pnblc .ra ;n
vited to hear several ableaddresses.
TETANUs.-This singular disease is
often produced from very slight carses .nd ,.,
tFdliy cuus III ueNtu NOT long since lad ahnu,
fourteen years Of age, had the toes on his rjgh,
foot slightly mashed by car wheel and physicisr
WAS called In to see him. As neither the skin no,
bones we're broken. the usual applications were re-
sorted to for reducing the inflammation and I'm .
short time no marks Of tho accident were percen
tible, save small red spot on one of the toes
The little fellow was up in few days. appareptl,
well, and returned to his business. In about on,
week after small watery blister appeared on tn,
toe where the red spot had been seen. which tn,
hny Inrin kaJ and ha falra IL
the course Of the following afternoon his physician
was called in and discovering that the symptoms
were of "tetanus character. informed the paren b
that the only hope of saving their child was to am
putate the limb Being unwilling to see their bo,
manned for life they objected to the operation anc
called in another physician, who applied all hi,
skill to stay the disease. but without effect The
little fellow fingered in agony day or two wber
death came to his relief Injuries to the feet ars
more apt to produce tetanus than slight wonpd,
in any other part of the body. slight prich
rom nail, near the extremities Of the sensitive
nerves. often causes the disease after the wound
las entirely healed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

UNHEALTHY WEATHER. Though the
season which we have just entered is regarded AZ
the most pleasant portion OF the year, Ii is time
when the body has peculiar susceptibility to con-
tract disease IT people are not careful they are
very apt TO have chils and fevers. They city was
never more healthy than at present and can be
made to continue 80 bys little individual attention
on the part Of those living in it,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

PREMIUM ON SOAP MANUFACTURED IN FRAScE-Com-
mprcial ayces from Paris of the I'D of last month
inform us that, by imperial decree of August II
coiored scans composed Of oleaginous oils and ami
mai fat, shall be entitled tn premium on exporta-
ton of 6 francs 81 l12L per 100 kilogrammes, (22o
nounds.) in accordance with the conditions deter
mined by the law of June H. lS45, especially the
9Th article of said law. This as matter OF course
n, Increase the manufacture In France of this de-
scrption of soaps and operate as an additional tax,
to the extent of the premium, on their Importation
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

PROFITABLE MIsE.-lhe Cliff Mine Company of the
Michigan copper region has declared dividend of
ten dollars per share, payable on demand. This
makes $50 per share for the year. and is the seven
teenth dividend in succession since the first pay
ment in May, 1s49. The totalamount paid thus far
is $3.50 per share, total of 5000 000 The whole
cost of the mine to shareholders slll 900, or
1850 per share and the stock now sells in Boston
at $3.50 per share ex dividend of SIS. 4'N
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
A SocKDoLAGER.-Royal Fortune.

free negro appeared before the Mayor yesterday,
TO answer the charge of assaulting and beating
Elias Charles. The complainant, on being called
to the book, resembled in appearance, seedy dan
dy beref ofevery vestige of his former Importance
have been cuItvating with unusual care. Unfor-
tunately for him, his Royal enemy had dislodged
three of his ivories with hammer and caused his
upper lip to swell as thick Africans heel
After hearing the evidence, the case was adjourned
until this morning, by which time Elias may fall
heir to secondhand suit and come forth natu-
ral as life. Who knowsi
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
ELEcrRo- -THxRApEurIo lrsrIru,,

ELECTRO THERAPEUTIC lNsrI ruTn.-
nus establishment Is now open for the rscepeion
OF patients for the treatment of nervous maladiss
s quo chronic diseases generally. DR.. Gcrshom Huk
80 returned TO Virginia, and Is connected with
In I'm Institute. DR.. HUI has been very successfui
,h.n rne cure OF paralysis, neuralgia. smaurosis,
i,in,s ., spinal affections, swelling Of the
mode of muscular contractions, &C. by his peculiar
ers TO tbs electricity. We refer our rsad-
ther column. !" 'no institute In sno-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
FApuppa,

FARMERS AsssMBLY.-A nall -.
opened yesterday at Henrico court.han..
erection OF Delegates TO the Farmers. ss.s Ior lns
HSen men the following gentlemen were ehossr. ~
jackson Z. Childrey, J. Lucins psr;. I'm pai iMsk.s,
Taylor and John Belcher "Sosrs u.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

THE MAYORS Court, yesterday, was lit
orally jammed with dark subjects, OF every age and
seq, all ''cribbed cabined and confined" TO answer
the various shortcomings entered against them by
the guardians of the night" whose watchfal vigils
had enabled them to net the score or more Of them
bowling submissvely before madam justice to hear
her decrees. In rapid succession the army of ebos
were called out by his Honor, given trial and dis
posed of. Such hauls not often made, even by
the fiAithful police of Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
MAMuoYuu M,,ox ~. No..

"M MAMMoTH" MELoS.-We have re-
ceived from Mr.. VIM. Barnett, who resides on Bel
videre street IN sydney. muskmeion about SO
inches in length. and six inches in diameter The
mammoth" watermeions have had IL all their
own way so far this season. but we think from the
specimen sent. that Mr.. Rarnett IL pushing them
hard for the naln ~ -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
CIRCUIT CoURr OF GoocuLASp.-'

CIRCUIT COURT OF GOoCHLAND.-Thi
court, Judge Field presiding, commenced it, fall
term, for the trial of criminal causes. this day
week. Estty McLowrie, charged with f-lonious
shooting, was put trial and acquitted on Thurs
day. r. Haskins. charged with cutting VIM. Whit
locks throat. at Dogtown. near the Court House.
last winter, was next tried, and likewise acquitted
The civil term of the court will commence in a few
days
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

BRITISH ENLISTMENT IN FRANoE.-The British Gov
eminent Is offering great inducements to French
halfpay and pensioned officers to enlist for the
Indian army. They are to serve not less than two
nor more than five years. and are to be sent out
and back at Government expense. The pay of cap
sains is to be 10000 francs, of first lieutenants l5
u00 francs. and of subieutenants, Il, ,0U0 francs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

SET BACK.-Some short time since. a
free fellow known as Lewis Scott, was arraigned
before the Mayor for bad conduct, and then gave
bail for his good behavior. Forgetting that he was
yet in the hands of the Law, Lewis began to cut up
sundry rusties, and to prevent having the money
to pay his security took him before him his honor
yesterday, and had him placed in custody, 30 that
he is now "cooped" for want of bail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

A PREsEsr.-Dr. Henry L. Smyser, of York. Pa
who was in the service of the Russians as surgeon
during the late war, has been presented by the
Emperor of Russia through his minister at Wash
ington, with handsome gold decoration, consist.
ing of the medal and riband, the insignia Of the
Order of ST, Stauisiaus.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

CoxpLIxENrARy.-The Boston Post In speaking
Of the recent srrest OF Poole aud Beatty, enasgeo
with selling q free negro In Richmond, says: 'fhe
whole affair Of the detection Of the crime, the
gaining possession Of the proof, and the recovery
Of the body, has been admirably managed, ano 70,
fleets credit ON the administration OF the laws u
the two Statcsn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

Ixro,x..scr IN swKpKs.--Ths London Star, Of Al.
,s, sisf ststes, on the authority of letter ifeo
ssatholrn. that the committee Of legislation cor
nossd cf members OF the four orders Of the svsdbn
bies. has rejected, BY mVority o. hvs. sns oui
,,s.. ated by the government 10 the chambess. -
The commencement Of the session. fer removing
nom the code the punishnsnt Of sxiise enacsse
sxainst persons ahjuring the Lutheran rviiSioe-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

Cry TAxEs.-fhe amount of city Tax
es which will be collected this year is 1920 0Go-
haf of this sum WAS psid in the Collector Office
N June and the other half will be collected by De-
cember.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

VERMONT ELEcrIos.-The Vermont Patriot, extra,
states that in three towns the hepup.csns nsse
gained three representatives, and In thirteen
towns there is democratic gain Of thirteen. As
far as heard from, 81 Republicans, Is Democrats,
and Old Line whig, are elected. Rufus Fletcher,
Republican. lie reelected Governor by large,
though reduced majority.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

ASSESSMENT OF 81. LoUIs-The total Yalue of real
and personal property of the city, shown by the
recent assessment under the direction ofMr. Urban
chief of the assessors bureau.is S736 81. The
total valuation of real and personal property for
1856 was $4,000 1896, showing increase of
over twenty-five per cent. in favor of the present
year.-.S. Louis Democrat.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

SET TOR To DAY.-The Henrico Court
will try VIM. Sullivan to-day. on the charrs az
seSilng COW aud calf fir m Joseph ii. Wood ward
ana Joe, slave to Mrs. 4. Robiou for assaultins.
with intent to kill, negro woman named Milly.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

VIRGINIA PosT-oFFIcE.-The post-ofice at Green
Spring Run, Hampshire county, Virginia, is dis
continued. At Glover's Gap, Marion county, Alex
ander Talkihgton is appointed postmaster. vice d.
Warrick, resigned. On route sos, Long Glade to
Staunton, Mr.. Abraham Litton is the contractor.
Service to be twice a week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

EXHIBITION CIosEp.-The Agricultural Exhibition
st Eimirs. N Y, closed Saturday. Twenty thoe-
sand persons are reported 70 have been 10 as.snc-
ance towitness the great contest between t1e .os
ting horses Flora Temple, Lancet, Miier nsss ~ ~
and Red Bard. Three prizes were s.nr 49, 49,
Lancet the second and Red Bird the third Mhlers
Damsel having been Withdrawn ansf tns second
heat. The sxhibtioa 10 said to have been IN every
respect snccessfal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08
urxorrrrp - the

"ENGISEER," the race horse so we'll
known in this section, has been entered In the four
mile heat race to come of at New York on the
18th of this month. Nicholas and Charleston
his competitors, and if he reaches Long Island
safe and sound, when they get through with him
they will need no other Engineer to grade their
uafh To fame
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

Loss.-lt is said that William Ross.
one OF the sufferers by the FIRE on the Dock lsss
rImay morning. lost every thing he had. HIs
iends VIII probably give him another start In bu-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

EXPECTED SURPLUS IN THE TREAsuRY.-It is estima-
ted that the Surplus in the national treasury at the
end of the fiscal year will be fry millions OF dol
lars What disposition Is to be made OF this surplus
now engages the attention of nanciers and states
men Ill .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

SWEET ToorH.-Last Monday week the
Recorder ordered Dick, slave to John Bryant, ten
stripes for stealing twenty loayes of bread from
baker Yesterday morning the same chap was
brought before the Mayor and ordered fifteen
stripes for stealing number of oranges from JOS.
Luciano. Dick loves good things and Is bound to
have them regardless of conseqnences.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

PROTECTION COMPANY, No. 2. accomn..
9lea oy band OF music, made an excursion dovp
James river last night on the Curtis Peck Amoc.
thelr invited guests were the commander ana
erlegstion from South Ward Fire Company Of Ps.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

DyrxG,-zIt 10 reported that Judge Decknsrs
member elect 10 Congress from the EsansvIe III, ~,
trict, Indiana, 10 rapidly sinking under the isi,
dsstroyer, consumption In ell probability ne wiii
he unable 10 take his seat In the nsxt Congress.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

In A SoRAPE.-Pleasant,s slave to James
Thomas jr is to have hearing before the Mayor
this morning for being in possession Of carpet
bag which contained tobacco and other articles
supposed TO be stolen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

VERY Goop-One of our contemporaries remark
ing upon the corrvspondence between PRESIDENT Bu-
chsnan and Prof Silliman, the great New Haven
aeoogist. SAYS .the letter Of response is rather
er,.stfceous formation but disinteresting."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

DEATH OF A FIREMsN.-Ad Fire Co.
No. T. parade to-day, at II O'Clock, to pay the last
tribute Of respect to Mr.. WILLIAM HIAfH n DE-
ceased mepaber Of the company.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

No PAPERs.--Godfrey Roberts and John
Darlington, free negroes were both Jailed yester-
day, for want Of registers Of their freedom.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

USLAwYUL AssENBLY.-Ned Hudson, .
frss negro, was ordered nftssn stripes BY the
Mayor lbr permitting IN unlawful assembly o. NO
erces In his house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

AssAuLr.-The Mayor had Major, .
slave, put throughs course Of sprouts torstrikine
Rennett slave, with stone. z
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

TALPSrsD CoSGREss.-A correspondent of the
Lowell Journal says, looking over list of the
bers OF the fwenty-third Congress, which COM
menced December ,, 1898 and closed March = 1867,
he WAS somewhat surprised NJ the number of mem
bers who have filled high positions under our
Government six members IF that Congress-
J. Y. Adams (previous), Tyler, Polk, Fillmore.
Pierce and Euchanan-have occupied the presi-
Dental chair. Five members-Messrs Calhoun,
johnson, Tyler, fillmore and king-have been
vice Presidents; and Henry Clay, John Forsythe
Daniel Webster, John c. Calhoun, James Buchanan
john NJ. Clayton and Edward Everett have filled
thu office Of secretary OF State. Thirty-two mem-
bers have been Governors of States, and twenty
three members Of the House have since served in
the Senate
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

A REMEDY NOT IN rHs BooKs.-An epicurean dys-
peptic applying to physician for advice, was told
to steal horse. He would be put In the peniten-
tiary the diet and exercise Of which would restore
Inn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

FINED.-Wm. j. Brown has had . fne
entered against him for sbstructing 18th street
with oyster shells.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

TELLING LiE.-Henry, slave, in the
service Of Gillian Brother. on being caught in
the street without pass. told a lie, for which he
was iogged when called before the Mayor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

HEAVY JupGEMEsfs--We are informed that
within the fourteen days, judgements to this
amount Of over $4,000 have been entered uE
against the Buffalo Car company-BsUa,o Cburier
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

DERASGEp. A free negro woman
known as Ann Jones, has been committed to jail a
A lunatic. 45Ees 9}fl ssat3 ettsf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

REsIsrING.-Tom, slave to HaxaH q
CO., was ordered ten stripes for running frem and
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

RAPID LOCATION or WAREASrs.-There were loca-
ted at Fort Dodge. during the month Of June, ,l0l
warrants, calling for 134, ,794 acresan average oi
sb(6S acres per day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

Spoos facroRy BrRxEps-Ths large spoon nesssy
at Yalessille, Coanscticat, belonging g Cns.sH.
13th ult. The books end papers we're ~ -
sircysd. Loss, t2oooo Insasases o&o"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-09-08

! walr Is An IssuLTf- King, Of Chicago,
has decided, on an application for warrant, that
10 suit in mans face, knock him down and kick
him, 10 not an insult e