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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-05
GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD

OF CANADA
a5-A pELIGHTFuLANDRO kANTlC RoUTE-xH
FROM IHswEsS TO
boston, New York nsd the Easlevn Stases.
Via the Michigan central. Great Western, Ogdens-
burgh and Vermont Central and
Grand Trsnk RaiIrsnJ of Canada.
Pa 's"necrs BY this route have sn opportunity Of
Visiting some OF the CRANE est aud most wonderful
scenery IN the world. including Taronfo, Nia6aya
!uHs Suspension Brit0e, The thousand Islands
HdIids ~ ne 80 Laurence, I'u.bnr Montreal
"hife Mountains, the 2ubui0r B,fd0. tpearip z
mites ~ tenghl, Latc Thdmfiain FaHs or Mont
Morcadi, X1dsOn Rirer, e,c ekc
On and after MAY 1855 baggage will be CHECKED
through from OhicAso
The Mammoth Steamship
IEVlA THAN,
OF 22,JOO TONS, AND 7GO vsET LONG
Is Under contract to this company for one or more
trpSt Portland This year Tourists return ticket.
from Chic 90 u the Grief towns Europe viii sbo
" b. Issued. Ticheis nom Chicago for Ill paints
rhst, ais" for the L".in han, or for the n o. q a.
Co.'S ships can 10 obtained At the Office OF the Grand
Trunk Railroad, No. rs Dearborn street: Chicago
ENHANCE ON EuRorx.-6 ght Drafts on London
NJ nv dollars pr pound ste ring may BE- py,rn,AV
at the cfiics OF the Grand Trunk R1iroaI In Chi
cago.
wARaACK,
Agent of Or Trunk X Co. Of Canada
eprIS.itf-CHs
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-05
LeClNi1.e sWMch2le Works
con. SCOTT AND FRONT s.'s,


Succ.ssOEs TO TOWNSEND, SMITH 1 Co, or TEE
" Hawkeye Machine Shop" and n Donsh ue, OF
the LIE Clair )" manufacturers Of improved Oscil.
iatins Slide Valve and Steamboat Engines, Mil Work
Machinery, Shsfsing. Puilies, &C, &c.
Repairing and job Work promptly attended TO-
Davenport. Iowa, January 20. 1873. fJ9iA
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-05
Agricultural.

NHE Scott unty Asrc Initial Society win meet at
the Court House in Davenport, on Sal urd, y the
9Th day OF June 1858 at one O'Clock, r. n. for the
purpose Of eeins cfcers Tor the ensuing year, and
the transaction OF other business
h g. MEAL, See'y.
Viii not our farmer ffiends and OIL others who
take an Inter ct In the improvement Of Agriculture,
ana the Mechanic Arts try to be present with MS at
that time and lend their counsel and assistance II
% laudable an undertaking.
Oe desire to make our vair--Vhich win take
place IN September next--one OF the SSy bssS, one
that shalt give universal sasisfacton In order 70
- tn y vii ~ aire aaitsd s0bs Shalt ~ have
.Hrses sssss - = pssn = AsCssa 1ssa =
~ - afe9A = ~
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-05

THEO. BETS, A. A. X. SAWYER,
J. D. NEILKN, Jso. Q. NELLEN
Sawyer, Mcllcn & Co.,
ass 4 98O SOUTH WATER ST,
01atca4o, III
BETI $, .MELLEV'f Go.
Ne. SOUTH MAIN ST.,
1t. Louis, Mo.
General Commission T. Forwarding
Merchants.
REF e r. 4 Noes:
Renick 1 Peterson, 81 Louis.
VS. Gilman, do
6eorge Pegrsm, do
Capt " Gould, do
Latin, Smith Boieo, Do
Capt b johnson, Louisiana, No.
Flint wheeler, Chicago.
4ANeef, do
Lahin, Smith Boies, do
Kennedy 4 Co., New Orleans.
A0 farwell 3 Co, Boston.
Starting, Mccullough 4 Co., n. Z.
Nay - l6S7d1y
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-05
Buffalo h Lake Huron Railroad.

CHICAGO TO BUFFA 10 VIA DETROIT.
A. the above "fiicr tickets for New York Boston,
AMI all Haiti Ds Oh the Nv York 4 Erie ana N.x,
York Central Railroads can be obis,ncd
WARRACK,
Agent ~ u h l. II Railruad.
apriShIy'cHR No 30 Dearborn st. ChieaRo
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-05
Farming Land
Twelve and Z Half Cents Der Acre

WE are entering good arabic land in Missouri
w for actual settlers, at toeive and a hdlf eents
per acre. Maps of the Country may be seen a our
office, Nichols Block.
W. Z. BARBER & co.
Davenport. Iowa.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
Tho Grand Concerts.

1t will be seen, by reference to the advertise.
msnt, that the grand concerts of the Strakosch
Opera Troupe are to take place on Wednesday and
Thursday nights They will exceed in talent and
Interest any musical entertainment ever offered
10 the Richmond audience. Two of the ladies
Madames CoLsoN and WILHoRsr, appear here for the
hrst time They are very eminent in the profession.
~ our readers are aware, occupying positions in
the front rank of the prtma donna of the day
They have achieved success in the most difficult
roles and won the rapturous applause of the most
apprscative audiences Besides these distinguish
ed vocalists, PARoDI, SO popular in Richmond, and
Madame SrRAKoscH contribute their share to the
musical attractions. The list Of male vocalists
contains some artists of great distinction. The
opportunity Of these musical treats are incidental
to the journey of the Strakosch troupe to New Or
leans and Havana, whittier they 60 to fulfill vim
ter engagements.
The sale Of tickets, for both concerts, commence
to-day at the Bookstore of Messrs. woodhouse
AGO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
THE DISP TC II
1orDaY MoRSIse.....-.~.DscsxBERs is,'
M. n.u ocrat,c Convemtlon.

The Democratic Convemtlo"'
We this morning publish the concluding pr
evenings Of the recent Democratic consen.'ou -
Petersburg. The results are the nominate" ~ y
JoHS Lsrcnxa, OF Rockbridse, for aoseroo.
ssaf L. MONTAGUE, Of SiddieseA' ,o' M
Governor; and JoBS RANDOLPH $3.50
election to the once Of Attorney ueae'e"
Mr.. LrfcHEa's nomination vas MADE on 'ne "' -
ballet bv = very decided majority. ~" career :"
Cougres, ,us,i6ss the belief that he possesses aa-
r.,ns.,,.,;ve abilities Of q high order MT. MON
,.ou, n. nominee for Lieutenant GOVERNOR !"
~s,t,sm.n Of Ane talents and dignity OF cna1ae'e'
NJ Trox.s has discharged the sfiice OF Attorney
teusrai with marked ability, and mis- nee''ha''0n
for "a election was by reclamation.
Tho proceedings Of the Convention were very
.tormv. The chairman, Mr.. AaBLER, ON taxing
the chair. called the Convocation over which ne
vss 20 preside "tumutuous sea" gathering OF
the "6ercc Democracy" The waves ran high
peudipe the nomination Of Governor, that being
The bone of contention 10 the party. When that
vas Disposed Of the tempest subsidized and the re-
msindsr of the session was comparatively CAIN
The Democratic Conventions for several successive
meetings have been rather boisterous; out 'he
marty has after each acted with 90 much unanim'
ttv that the world has almost come to the eoncia'
sion that they were only umeuggins their oppo-
nsuts: inspiring hopes Of permanent diseord,
which they meant t. dissppoint. The washington
Tyaios regards these Conventions as merely
sasety.yaivcs for letting of all excitementand bao
feeling from among the Democracy"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

~ How IT MIGHT BAyR RsEs p,nx-Tba want
| Of harmony among the Democracy of the State ba.
oone very near upsetring that party, and has Ger
.ainiy peen the occasion Of unpleasant difficulties
between individuals that have strong tendency
towafas pistols and coffee. Had these politicians,
before going to Petersburg, procured, at the DIS.
PATCH JOB ofFicE. few specimens OF the fancy
printing there executed. they would have been so
enrap'nred with the harmonious blending of colors
and the beautiful arrangement Of the types. tina.
they could not possibly have exhibited any symp-
toms OF illnature by the way. 1t 10 said that the
mosi harmonious matches are those which are made
partly through the fundamentally of the wedding
cards printed there.-J. D. HAMxERsLEY 4 Co., Pro-
prietors.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
NARINH IKTnLLIaHuC1.
urs az Richmond, Dec. 4--Hgh Water AZ odocl
ARRIVED,

ARRIVED,
schr Samuel Hawes, Mason, Philadelphia, coal
3 Halves
schr Robt Waller, Lively. Chickahominy river,
wheat, HaxslI 4 Co
schr Mary Eliza, Bowery, Chtckanominy nvefs
lumber, A Parker !
bark Argyle. Diggs. New York. In ballast.
SAILED,
Steamer Roanoke Skinner. New York. mdse and
passr myers, Ludlam Watson.
Steamer Belvidere, Keene, Baltimore, mdse, Luc-
am h Watson.
Brig w III Bruno. knight. Pernhmbuco, nouf,
BrummeIl a Co.
schr:CIarmont, johnson. New York mdse;
Schr Beneall, Snow. kockport, Hour and iced,
Bri1gford Go.
Schr Keny Williams. Fleming, Jsr1sa river. mdse.
schr Hebecca, Foster, Hampton Roads, tobacco
schr baltimore, Phillips, Hampton Roads. tobacco
to ship GesmaIia.
scbr MSxy Adeline, Creighton. Baltimore, mdse,
W d Colq,4tt Co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
New paper I'm Richmond.

We publish this morning the prospectus Of q
new paper in this city, to be called the "fadsg,"
by B. NJ. De Witt, Esq. Mr.. De Witt is well and
favorably known as experienced and we'll in
formed Journalist He 10 ready and forcible
writer, and is possessed of as much information
touching the political history of the country as
any man of the times. He is, withal, gentleman
OF excellent Judgment, and in his professional in.
tsrcourse has always exercised a fairness and
courtesy which have won for him the respect and
eeteem of his cotemnorares.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

ne rope wishes to dispense with the presence
81 the nse thousand French soldiers chartered in
tue Papai States, but is feared that disturbances
would ensue ifthey were 10 remove.
i. An Old sailor, at the theatre, said he supposed
~ uans'ng slris wore their dresses at haf.mast
as a mark OF respect to departed modesty.
Up to the close of November the dn,;os an -
chandise collected at the port of PhiIads,nh;.
$2,9is,169. '"'' year,
al mugn oa'gy, well known sporting man. WAS
nliiea AZ uailatia, Tenn, on Thursday week. by a
youth named Robert Taylor A' ~
NJ Inc telegraph line from Goldsboro to Raleigh
N. G, ia In operation. " i'A''s'
The port of Zazs, Cuba, has been declared Oman
TO commerce. "oe" opoH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
naY~ LIFE SIZE PnoToGRAPHs.-

Ds3~ LIFE SIZE PnoToGRAPHs.--The
subscriber takes pleasure in announcing 10 his nu
merous patrons and the public at large, that he Is
now prepared to furnish photographs from NINA
lures to FULL LIFE SIZE, either plain or colored,
which, for accuracy and finish, he warrants equal,
if superior to any produced in this CITY, at less
than the usual price. Old Pictures copied and en-
larged to any size.
Citizens and strangers are invited to call and ex
amine specimens ct GIBBS Temple of Art. CORN
THAN Hall, MaiS street, between 9th and 10Th:
GIBBS.
P. s.-If You want genuine Ambrotype. this ia
the place to get it, where You will neither be hum
plugged in price or work, Also, Melaiuotypes, OF
lie Is PEG.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

TRx ECHO CAsE.-The Columbia South Carolin.
ian, In an editorial review Of the SLAYER Echo,
thinks that the effect, both at heme and abroad.
would have been better, had there true bin been
retained, and the whole case been brought up for
TRIAL An able discussion Of all tho points I'M
VOWED, such a. would undoubtedly have been had
would have gone far towards instrac,iug the pub.
lie mind f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

LARGE PURCHASE OF BEEP CATTLE.-The Belfast
News Letter states that an American gentleman,
Mr. Barrett, who has large estates in Kentucky,
United States, has shipped at Derry, for America,
almost all the prize stock he could get from the
late royal shows in England and France The
entire stock is valued at 900. The freight alone
will cost 81 coo.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

TIE HORSE TAMER.--,Mr. Rarey, the horse tanner
has returned to London. after very successful
tour in Sweden aud LspIand. He instructed a
class of 200 at Stockholm. The Crown Prince de-
livered to bin q peculiarly vicious breed Arab
mare, which no groom in Sweden dared approach.
Mr.. Rarey tanned her in ore hour and twenty
minutes. The Prince presented him with gold
medal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

CANADIAN RECIPROCITY TRrArI-secretary Cobb
has written to the New York Chamber Of Com.
merce, giving the reasons for bis recent action in
relation to the Canadian reciprocity treaty He ia
Of opinion that by the provisions of that treats
American -four ground In Canada cannot be enter.
Cd free of duty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

TIE REscUERs OF THE PASSENGERS OF TIE Aug
TBI..-In consideration Of the great services rem
dered the survivors of the passengers and crew of
the unfortunate steamer Austria, by Capt. Re-
maud, of the French bark Maurice, and Capt. Fun
nenmark, of the Norwegian ship Catarina, the
Senate of the city OF Hamburger has voted an
honorary medal, in gold, to each of the captains,
and honorary medals, in silver, to the mates Of
their vessels besides appropriating, for distrbu-
ton among the crews, an amount exceeding one
thousand dollars for each vessel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

GaAssHoPPERs.-fh grasshoppers have appeared
In large numbers on the Salado, some twenty
miles northeast of San Antonio, Texas They are
no" laying their eggs in the ground, which, upon
examination appear about the size of ant eggs.
aud large crop OF these pests will, in all proba-
biiity, appear in the spring
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

CHINESE Notwithstanding the six months
onding June 30, the total number of Chines" emf
grants which left Hong Kong was 1870, OF whom
$50 were fersales. OF these s,slS were for Aus,
ralia, 3,2l4 FOR California, and l ,662 for Cuba
fhe females We're all for San Francisco
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

~WHAT's THE Nkws WATSON, at
WhiAhurst's old gallery. u Main street. is going
at cost and he gives you large sized AMBR0-
TYPE Ter 80 cents-sold at 81 in any other gallery
PHOTOGRAPHS from 81 upward. Pictures putin
medallion and pin for IS cents.
Good fires constantly kept no l5-lmif
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

HIS PoLifics.-Gep. VIM. II. Keim, just elected
soCongress from Berks county, Pa to take the sea.
vacated b. the resignation of J. Glancsy Jones, is
veteran Whig, and does not now, II 10 said, be.
long to the Democratic party.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

THE ALICE PAlNTER.-This bark, which was to
have carried "Wslker and his fortunes" from Mo-
bile to Central America. had the fa.es and Sec,e.
tary Cobb been willing has now been chartered
to carry cotton 10 Amsterdam at one and seven.
eiXteenths Of a cent per Eound
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

TIE FUNERAL SERVICE OF the late Benz F. Butler
took place at the Mercer street Presbyterian
church. New York. on Thursday, when there was
large congregation present, and appropriate
addresses were made by Rev. Drs. Skinner, Spring,
Bethuue and Adams The remains were taken 70
}reenwood ~ ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
MARRIED.

At theresidence of the brides father, on the 23rd
November by Kew Mr. Shepperson, Mr A w sAUN-
DERS to Miss LAURA j, daughter of Han'l Har.
ris Esq all of Bedford county, Va.
At the residence Of the brides father on the lat
instant. by Rev j. G Adams, Mr. RICHARD IL
MARSHALL TO Miss LOUISA ANDERSON, 10th
of Amelia county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

TEE NEWS 1aon MExioo.--rhe recent news from
Msxios, received ~ way of Havana, snnounciup
shs dsist Of La Lave By Robes Is doubted BY tbs
New Orleans Picay,Iue, since II has dates from
vsfa Csrs 70 the 21d nit, without enc word r.
i1ssring 10 Il Lave defeat.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

Our NEW MINISTER TO CHISA.-We learn from
the Georgia Constitutionalist, that our newly ap.
pointed Minister to China, Hon. John E. Ward of
Georgia, has resigned his seat in the State SEN
ate, of which body he the presiding officer
"the object which he has in view being to give
some attention to his private affairs ar q to ma he
some necessary arrangements preparatory to bis
departure for the field of labor to which he
has been appointed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
NEW YORK CANAL NAyIGA

ALBANY, Dec. 3.-Sixty boats are now passing the
sixteen locks of this section Of the canal twenty
more will come forward before night. All the
boats east of Utica are likely to reach tidswater
before the close Of navigation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

SUppgN DEATE.-Mrs Georgiapa Jones, of Nor.
folk, who has been on a short visit to her sister,
in Petersburg, for few weeks past, without be.
ing previously sick, fell down at the residence of
the latter Saturday morning, and expired with
out groap Her decease vas attributed to affec.
ton of the he Art
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

ADJusrrD-A telegraphic dispatch from Lynch.
burg to the Petersburg Express says that the diff
Guilty between Mr.. Charles Irviag and MIR. T.w
Bower, nephew Of Judge Brockcnbrougb, has
been amicabiy adjusted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

PnsoSAL-vice President Jno. C. Breckenridge
arrived 10 Washington Friday evening. He 10 ia
sxcsllens health. Hon. Thos. 8. Bocock and family
and Hon. a. g. Jenkins, Of Va, also, reached that
tsy on Friday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

VAT. IovssssDs-A Dispatch from New York
ssysHh generally concsdsd there that Captain
Ievnsssd, ~ the Stare brig Echo, win be- traps.
psUse - key Wsst1or trial. The Court has inti.
- uastef turisdicsion In the district o.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

HOG SHIPMENT.--During the week past the
shipments of hogs from the Virginia Depot at this
point have been only about fifteen hundred head
and the total for the season has not been half so
great to the same time last year Whether this
is attributable to the short hog crop in the hog
raising dstricts west of us, or whether drovers
are holding back Tor better prices, we do not know
but have reason to believe that the former is the
true state of the case. There have been some lots
OF pork offered at this point by rasers in the
vicinity, but little yet has been sold, and there
seems no disposition the part of buyers to
advance the price.-Bristol (Va.) NeWS, Isl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

THE OLD BsIG RESCUE, now named Amaret one of
the two vessels under the command of the late
DR. kaue when he made his first expedition in
search of Sir John Franklin, was sold in New
London, Conn, few days since to parties who in.
tend hitting her ont for the whaling business.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
THE BURNING or THE SHIP CORTEZ-MO
TION FOR A NEW TRIAL IN THE SHIP Jus


NOR MUTINY CASE.
BoSroN, Dec. 3.-The trial Of c. Emmel, G. E. Aus
tin, and Aug. Harmony, in the United States Cir
cult Court, for burning g ship Cortez at sea, was
concluded this evening, the jury ling to agree
on a verdict.
motion for a new trial has been made by the
counsel Of Cyrus W. Plummer, convicted of the
murder of Captain Archibald Meen, of the whale
ship Junior, and the first of March next assigned
for a hearing
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
aPHcIAL MorTcus.

10r VIRGINIA. MscHANIcs' INSTITUTE.
"A regular monthly meeting Of the Institute MI
be held ct the Nsx Hall on 9th street, THE
EyEsIE0. at 7 o'clock. Punctual attendance OF
' de s+lIs y a''''ao'' wv LEwgLLEs. sec'y.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

~ rRIss SILKS At AND BELOW CosT.
r, close our present stock OF FANCY DRESS
SILKS. We have determined % offer the above in.
ducemcnt. Buyers can feel confident OF Bargains,
s SWORDS THAw.
aas-st lis Broad st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

DEcEAsEp-Berjamn Marshall, one of the Oldest
aud most respected citizens Of Troy, N. Y, died
on the ID inst ~ " ~ '1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

EF Burrows RELIABLE MEDICINE.
For the cue of Scrofu'a
rheumatism
Chronic Fever and Ague
Nervous Affections
Dyspepsia and General Debility.
For sale by Ja0 W GARLICK,
de 6-1w Apothecary and Druggist.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

FRENCH ETIoUETTE.-In bis last letter from
Paris to the Courier des Flats Unis, Mr. Gaillardt
says Louis Napoeon's Court continues to amuse
ITSELF or at least TO agitate itself at Compiegue-
The etiquette of dress there is wonderful. Every
one must make three toilettes a day-one for the
morning, another for the chase, and third for the
evening. The whole occupation of the ladies veri-
fes the old. French rascsis remark of them, when
he said their existence passed in dressing and
undressing.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

ID KUSPECTUS OF TIE INDEX, TO
l. BE PUBLISHED IN THE CITY OF RICH
M0ND, WEEKLY AND SEMf-WEEKLY.-I will
issue the Sd OF January, 1889 the city of Rich
mond, Va. a Weekly and Semi eekly Paper with
the above title. devoted to Politics. Literature Com
mercial Matters, and the General News of the day
AS to the political complexion of the paper need
not say mere than that it will be true to the old
Democratic principles Of Virginia. Ideem it scarce
II NECESSARY to make even this announcer ent here
in netivs state after eighteen years neetion
with its Democratic press. Respecting the men Of
the party, and OF all partiesthose who aspire to OF
fees, state and Nationai-I Deem it not inappropri-
say that THE INDEX will be just to ALL but the
Gartizan Of none, and without implicit confidence in
any. Particular attention will be paid to the Co
msrcial Department of The INDEX. It's Literary
Department will be entrusted to competent hands
In every depar tInent it will have the aid OF tn ;
ablest pensin the south. tits my determination in
word, to establish TIE 1NDsx as readable family
journal at the metropolis of Frgisia
TERMs-semi Weekly paper 81 per annum. Week.
ly Paper 81, invariably in advance.
de 6-vEdlm BENNETT Nj DE WITT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SLAVE TRADE

SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SLAVE TRADE.
COLUMBIA, S. c.. Dec 3.-Resolutions were intro.
duced in the House of Representatives to day in.
structDg the Representatives of the State in Con.
gress to use all efforts to the repeal of all
measures on the part of the General Government
restrictive of the slave trade, nasmuch as the
same in of derogation of the rights of the
South. The resolutions are ordered for cons
sideration tomorrow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

PRsMoSIrIos.-At South Troy, n. Y, on Sunday,
a lad six years of age, died of Group, having suf.
fered terribly for several days. Two days before
his death, he called his father to his bedside, and
told him that he was not going to live, for he had
a beautiful dream when he asleep that told
him 30. He dreamed that he stood upon the
earth he saw God in Heaven looking sweetly
down upon him; thauiIe letidown golden chain,
which fell upon the ground at his feet; end that
as he stopped to look at it, God told him 10 take
hold of the chain. and lie would draw him up to
Heaven, and give him crown Of gold. Sunday,
the little spirit was set free, snd the promise was
fulfilled
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06
A CONVICT sHowERED TO DEATH.

AUBURN, Dec. IA colored convict was showered
to death in the Auburn Prison yesterday. The
convcts having gained information of the fact,
became greatly excited, and general rebellion
was feared last evening.
The conyicts in the shop where the colored man
worked, went to their cells shouting and hallows
ing. No disturbance took place during the night.