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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

APPROXIMATION PkILEn.
I prize, n1ss q ar s'o' app'0A'''AS 800 si.eoo
ps rriss q are sso' spp'OA'1'S 80 100
prizes Of $780, experimenting to $4,000 ..
prizes Of Sl2,, approximating 10 5000 ,oo
prize are ua W"
prize, are s"o
prizes Of SIS spproximating 10 5000 am
prize, are . 40. ."
prizes OF $50 approxinaflhe 10 sb"S .o
prizes are .e oo -
5000 prizes of so are hoNo
: .ss nr,zes- Amounting 70 sS2o.OOO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29
GEORGE STARRETT-Belvin's New

rHOhUH . Ha1tAI1 1--beI'IH NC"
~ Building. Governor Street. between Main and
Franklin. (furmerly lac Main street. Richmond Ne.,
Manufacture and Dealer in Stoves Ranges Furnaces.
Rams Batf RIBS Sinks Lead and Iron Pine inc
Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, SAD Irons, and House
Keeping Goods generally.
Castings for Repairs always on hand, ans all or
ders for Work or Merchandise executed with dis
patch at the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29
ATTENTION ANGLERS.

a. -assagxs ATTENTION ANGLERS.
AAS FRESH SUPPLY OF FISHING
TACkbE.-l am now opening my Spring supply o.
Fishing Tackle. Amongst my assortment may be
found all the variety of Hooks, such as Virginia,
Limerick. Kirby, Sockdologers, Sea and other
Hooks. Gut ami Gimp extra, single and double
Trimmings; extra rugged Lines. with Floats and
Hooks complete; Cotton, Linen and Flax Lines
twisted, plated. spun and braided; Silk Lines, in
rolls, of superior quality; received Bamboo and
Walking Zane Fishing Rods. in great variety. Also
lust received fine assortment OF Colts and Aliens
Revolyers. JAMES WALSH
An ln-lm Maker and Importer of Guns &c
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29
THE SOUTHERN SAYINGS BANK t,- re.

i ceives deposits on which interest is paid at the
rate of per cent. per annum, if remaining on de-
post six months, and sper cent for shorter periods
0PfIcERs: Joel B. Watkins (of Price Watkins) Pre-
sdent, p. b. Price. Treasurer. W. A. jenkins, seore
tary.
DiREoToRs: Ro. A.. Paine (of Kent, Paine 4 Coz
geo - nersins "0pFe y. nov yohh
Smith.
Once at 2. B. Prices Book Store, opposite Ameri
can Hotel. sn - rf3 ap l1--im
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

ConpAaArIys srArs o. THE YARMsRS BANK or Viz.
GA. INCLUDING THE BRANCHES, on TEE isT DAY or
APaIL, 1851, AND THa lSr DAT OF APRIL ls5s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

CAV MILL.-The subscribers having
: ~ purchased the Saw Mill on Mayo's Island, from
Mr.. John Williams have made arrangements t get
continuous supply OF fine logs of the best selected
growth and quality. They prepared TO furnish
BILL TIMBER to builders aud others on reasonable
They will endeavor to make it the interest
builders to deal with them, and would most respect
fully solicit their patronage.
Orders left at the Mill, at Shop, on 9th and
Cary streets. shall he promptly attended to.
fe Pts JOHN h GEO. Gil BISON,
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A PARTICULARS No CO

81 PARTICULAR No eSSYm
"a TICE To FARMERS.-AH EsSr<tsrr--gS
- who have TO purchase Shoes So AN Nh
-~s for Harvest, would most Ssss.-s-a-Ax-s
spectfuily call their attention TO my assortment
they will be sold low, by Ajax HILL.
AND ANOTHER N0rIcE. If ysu wish 10 purchase
Boots. Shoes. Trunks or Carpet Bags go 10 ALIEN
HILLS where you will find the very best of goods
in his line aud at as low prices any other house
in this country
GENTS PATENT LEATHER GAITEss.-Just received
supply OF Gentieuen's Patent Leather CATERS i'm
ported By myself direct from Parts,
ALkX. HILL, "a Main street.
Manufacturer ana importer OF
Boots and shoes Of every description
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

NEANNY'S PATENT REAPER AND
IVA ELL'S CORN PLANTER
We are now manufacturing Manny's Patent Reaper
and Mower with Woods improvements. We invite
the attention of Farmers this Machine as the beat
extant. Those in want will please send ii their
tlers early, to avoid disappointment
Also, "Ialdwelrs' Corn Planter, simple. but SUI
perior Machine, ut low price.
BALDWIN, CARDWELL l. CO.,
NH Ppm No l4S Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

FRENCH FooTs AND SHOES, Of direct importAt ion,
can only be found at
ALEX HILLS ~ Main street.
Richmond. Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

7 AGER BEER! LAGER BEER! We
~ hereby respectfully inform our customers and
the public In general, that we have enlarged cur
Bottling establishments. SO We can supply our cus-
Beer at the lowest rates Qur wagon with the sign
goes through the streets daily aud will bring it 10
any place IN the city free of Charge
LOUIS kUKER& BROTHER
ap l0-3m* No 2aS Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

BANK OF BERKELEY. IN VIRGINIA,(
MARTISsBURG. April 7, 1858. !
III A. WISE, Esq, Governor of Virginia:
DEAR SIR: herewith transmit to you, according
to law statement OF the condition of the Bank OF
Berkeley in Virginia, On the 3lst of March, 1855.
Very respectfully, yours.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

oxxesAL sYAgg or raa BANK or VIRGINIA AND |
m ycsss On Yan vfaxY or ArRiL. 1885, coNPARED
WIZ THl YIRsf % APRIL, 1851.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-29

"a GENTS FRENCH CALF DRESS
BOOTS, made by Melies. Of Paris. spring i'm
portatOn, lust opened at 40 IS owing ~
~r the reduction in the duly. the above goods
will be sold much less than heretofore
20 JNO PAGE, ia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
Openisg of japan.

We give to-day (says the Philadelphia
BuLetia) some curious details, translated
from a European paper. in regard to the con-
cessions lately obtained by the Dutch Gov
eminent from the Japsnese-concessions in
the benefit of which other European nations
together with the United States, will have
b share. There seems to be no reason TO
doubt the correctness of the statements
made. Japan is henceforth 20 be open TO
the commerce of the world under certain
restrictions, which, however, seem trinIng
when We think of The severe exciusiveness
that has hitherto prevailed in that country.
The United States, as the main instruments
in leading to the happy results thus chron-
icled, have reason to cDngr .tulate them
selves. All missions from European nations
having the same object, proved signal fail
ures. The peaceful md friendly ap cal OF
the free Government of the United States.
under the wise conduct of the late lamented
Commodore Perry, has accomplished what
would probably have never been accomplish
ed by all the diplomacy and all the cannons
of Eur pc. The opening of the ports 10
European is a great object gain
ed. Tho permission to trade, even under
hesv, restrictions in the way of imports, is
a remarkable one from such a nation, and
it is probable that the advantage gained by
the Governments guaranteeing the payment
Of all debts to foreign merchants nearly or
quite comm n 'urate for the high rate of du-
ties.-fafion0L IRielIioencer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

The DEVIL A "DEMuCRAT."-One OF the
most uncompromising"D emocrats''in town
furnishes us the following election item,
and says it is true:
A son Of the Emerald Isle, with a black
carpet bag in his hare, stepped into a store
last Saturday while the election was going
on, and asked the proprietor to write him
a ticket. "Very we'll" said the merchant,
al suppose you wish to vote the democrat
ticket!" "Yes," answered lie MIlesian.
"WelI, Lewis Amis Cor Sheriff."
ais he a Dimikrat!"
"Yes," said the merchant.
George w. Hunt for Trustee"
as he Dimicrat!'
"Certainly."
"The Devil for Register"
"Arrsh, now, is he a Dimicrat!!"
"Oh, yes; of course"
"Then, tie dad, that's me ticket-l1l vote
for him!"
And when the votes for Register were
counted, they stood: for Herndon, $40. for
Johnson, 10; for Butler, 81; and for TIE Devil
- Columbia Mirror.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
The Religious Revival.

The Nep York Tribune very enda-
sIy continues to devote much of its space
20 the progress of the great religious revi-
val Of the day. We extract from Fridays
issue as follows:
CONVERSION OF a PRIZE FIGHTER.-The
celebrated Awful Gardner" prize fighter
and trainer Of pugi.isfs, has been recently
brought under the influence OF the general
revival. He Is now at a small town in the
vicinity Of New York, where his brother
was recently converted. and where he him
self has beSu ! q seriously 10 cODsijer the
subject OF religion. He attended an inquiry
netting held in the Methodist church, and
to tie surprise and pleasure OF the better
class of his friends, requested the prayers oi
the congregation request he repeated on
three d fferent occasions. He has at pres
ent under his training three men for a prize
f rht. On being asked if be would give
them further lessons, he replied that she
would go to them soon, but on a different
errsnd from that OF boxing and trainings"
AMI that .he would try 10 persuade them io
give up their fighting, to reform their char
acter, and 20 embrace religion We learn
tina: his earnestness, and seriousness are IN
doubted, and that he has become hopefully
converted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

Way COUSINS SHOULD NOT MARRY.-ln
the Annual Report Of the Superintendent
Of the Kentucky Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb, We find the following conclusive
argument against the marriage OF cousins:
From ten 10 twenty per cent. OF deaf
NUT, 5 are the children ot cousins. 1t is
greatly to be regretted that the law forbid
ding the marriage of fist cousins did no:
pass the recent Legislature. These marri-
ages are a violation of a law OF nature, as
is evidence by the ttfiiciions visited Ill al
must every case upon their offspring IN
deafness, blindness, and idiocy; and ought
10 be a violation OF human laws also. The
Commonwealth has The clear right to pro-
tect itself against these ill-starred matches,
whose offspring it has to sustain, too fire.
quentiy :or life. 1t may be hoped tina: this
important subject viii! not escape the ac-
i'm of our legislators many years longer.
1t Is confidently believed that by ftrbidding
marriage of this kind and b. proper atten-
ton and care OF infants laboring unler the
diseases stated, the number oil deaf NUT s
in the c~ommunity, might be diminished one
half in a generation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
The Yankee Peddler.

The importance of improving your own
stock, if you are going INFO the wool bust
ness, is very emphaticai!y enforced in the
following capital story, that comes to Us
from a very agreeable correspondent:
"Some years ago | was travelling on the
Eastern shore of Maryland, AMI stopped for
the night at the house of q gentleman ma
med Jones. He was not at home, but his
wife received me very politely. though |
was in the capacity Of a travelling merchant
a peripatetic vender of notions, Vulgarly
called a ~peddler. She made a few purchases
of articles useful in the family, and might
have bought more had not Mr.. Jones return
ed Unexpectedly and at once commenced
esusing me most round y, and sad he didn't
want any peddiers about his house. | give
him back the change in his W coin till h"
cooled down, when | asked him what made
him mad at all 'geLtieman in my line Of bis
i1essr He told me:
"a few months ago a Yankee peddler
Vas about here selling his tin-ware, and ia
king pay in anything he could get. Ny
neishbor farmer, Mr.. Brown, had a very
troublesome ram: one time he jumped the
fence ard got into the wheat, and another
day into the corn, and was always where he
had no business to be. One day, just as the
farmer had got him out and tied him up
this Peddler came along and wanted to sell
his lin-Sare.
"Mr. Bro Sn said he would sell him the
old ram and take his pay in tin. The ped
diear took him up, offering MIN two dollars
worth of his truck for the ugly old Sheep
the farmer agreed, picked out his tin things
the peddler hoisted the ram. with legs tied,
into his COMPOUNDED old cart, and drove right
along here to my house, and had the imfu-
oenee, yes, tie scoundrel had!-to tell me
the ram had been imported from England
BY order OF one Of the rich farmers, LETTERS,
down the Country, and he had agreed to take
1t to him; it had cost 5000 on landing. and
ne was to have $3.50 for 1t when he deliver
cd 1t to MIR. LETTERS, but he was so tired Of
having the plaguey thing in his wagon that
he would take 500 for il the first chince
he could get. | was quite anxious to i'm
prove my stick, and tn ught this SO fine an
opportunity to buy an imported full-blood.
as the rascal warranted it to be, that [ paid
the fellow 500; and he cut the strings and
let the ram run. Sure enough, he did run,
full split, right over the fence, and ] after
him, and my niggers coming or. In fifteen
minutes my ram, niggers, and / fetched up
Browns yard, when | found that l had been
sold as well as that rascally old sheep. Be-
fore got back the peddler had sold ten dol
lars worth of wooden nutmegs and non-
sense to my wife, and had gone off to parts
unknown. He never came this way again;
and if you are one of that sort you had bet
Ter put up your traps and be moving"
"finally ! prevailed on him to let me
STOP till morning and to accept a few Var
zee notions without fee or reward. But he
Will never forget that 800 ard his neigh
bor's ram.n
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
A CURIOUS wEDDrsc.-A Letter fro

A CURIOUS WEDDTNG.-A letter from
New York rel4tcs the 70 lowing:
An interesting wedding took place 4 few
days since, between a Mr.. Henry B. Mel
vile and Mrs. Sarah K. Seymour. The
parties have both been married before, and
each have a family of seven cni!dren-those
OF The gentleman comprising six daughters
and a son, and those of the lady six soGs
and a daughter. The sons acted on the &C.
casion as groomsmen 10 their future father,
and the daughters as bridesmaids to their
fu ure mother. the II hole fourteen children
dressed alike, according to their sex, enter
ed the church arm IN arm, and ranged them
SEW. s on either side of their parents, who
are both remarkably handsome, and looked
superb. The bride is wealthy, and was
richly dressed in a pearl-colored moire all
tique, with costly laces and dam nj brooch
and bracelet.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
JUVENILE GUMprros:-A farmer in

JUVENILE GUMPTIoN:-A farmer in Viz
ginia, who had been digging well, was
C .lled away from home. leaving none but
two boys On the prem SEES. During his alb
sence, a ~favorite horse by accident got into
the well, which was about twelve feet deep,
and OF sufficient diameter to allow the horse
standing room. The boys set their young
brains to work to get him out. Their bill OF
"ways and means was almost exhausted,
when the youngest, only nine years old, sug-
gested an amendment, which was immedi-
ate;y adopted. Large quantities OF straw
were convenient, which the buys pitched il
to fill up the we |, the prisoner tramping lit
down, until he could walk right gu, upon
s'straw bIi :"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

GA father Was questioning his children,
one Sunday evening, on the portion OF a
sacred writ in Genesis descriptive of the
construction of the ark. '.How was the ligh,
admitted into the ark; glass was then I'LL.
knownr' queried papa at one OF the misses.
oh! Noah just lighted the gas"
AkorHEE.-Why is the letter 6. like a
sewing machine! Because it makes needles
needless.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
Translated from a Paris paper for the Phila.
d!phia EUeaing Bulletin.

ds&P"Su 6CeHtHy DuttcttH-
At the time when it was least expected
letters from the japanese Seas bring Us Gu
rious details in regard to the liberal dispo-
sition manifested by the japanese in refer
ence to Europe.
The commissioners sent by Holland to
the temporal Emperor of Japan Immediate
ly after the,.conclus:on of the treaty with the
United States have succeeded in obtaining
an acknowledgement, as a principle, that
all the ports Of Japan, without, distinction,
shall be successfully opened to European
commerce. Not only have the ra iications
Of the treaty of 1856 beer exchanged at
Nangasaki, but new artic ei of III. highest
importance have been I'd el to it, by virtue
Of which the ports of Nsngasaki and Hako-
dadi, to which the Dutch alone were admit
ted under very severe restrictions, will be
henceforth open to all nations; the first to
date from October 18th, 1857, and the Sec
ond ten months later.
Until a regular tariff of duties on imports
can be established, the Dutch VII continue
to pay hfty-fve per cent. on the value of
goods imported, this value being determined
by public sales, or even by private sales, the
good faith of which is undoubted. But as a
compensation for this truly exorbItant rate
of duties the Court OF Accounts is bound 10
recover, without charge, all claims of The
Dutch n2on Japanese, and guarantees the
payment of all good. bought by the Japan
csc at public sales.
Purchases made by the Dutch will be
paid in bank bills, issued by the Court OF
Accounts, which is bound TO change them
on presentation for japanese coin.
An Exchange and Bazaar will be estab-
lished at Hakodadi to facilitate transactions
between the natives and Europeans. Profe :
sors of the japanese language will be ap-
pointed BY the authorities, with power Ia
receive as pupils, without distinction, all
foreigners who may wish TO learn the Ian
gusge of the country. The Dutch resident
will be received by the chief of the Govern
ment whenever he may have international
questions to discuss. The free exercise of
their religion is granted TO all tine Dutch.
and the practice of obliging them to trample
on the cross of Christ is abolished forever
They will also be allowed to bring their
wives and children with them &c Japan.
The japanese have, however, combined
some restrictions with their generosity
Thus it is strictly forbidden to export specie
of any kind, or to sell arms or munitions OF
war to any other parties than the Govern
ment. 1t is believed, however, that in re-
gard to the first of these prohibitions the
commissioner are no. far from obtaining
some concessions.
To conc !ude, we are happy 10 see that.
spontaneously abolishing the system of ex-
~.clusion in which she has shut herself w.,
Japan herself makes such generous conces-
sions to Holland now, since it shows a de-
sire to extend them to all the nations OF the
earth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
EURlTURB : CikPETIAG.
GEORGE MENDEL.

MAIN STREET, WHEELING, VA.
LAS just received a large lot of CAR
IL PETS, of every and all descriptions and vari
cites. consisting Of
Velvet, English and American
Brussels, Tapestry, Ingram, 3 ply,
Superfine 5 ply, Venetian Carpet
ing, Stair Carpeting, of all kinds,
Oil Cloths ofevery grade.
Cochneal and Turfted Rugs, Par
lor and Door Mats of ever descrip-
ton, Duggets from 2 to l2-4ths
wide, Demask for curtains, Curtain
Damasks Pins and Bands, Window
Shades, plain and fancy, Rag Car
pet and Carpet Chain, and every
other article usually kept in such
establishments.
ALSO. a superior lot of every kind of furniture, to
whicA he invites the especial attention of all persons
in want OF the very hest and cheapest to he found in
the city Call and see it. Inducements are offered by
us which other establishments do not possess.
GEORGE ENDEL
No. iii main street, frs, door below Marsh & Tay.
lors apr9ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

GA scxton who had taken part at a
marriage, was one of the witnesses, on a
trial in regard to its validity. WELL" said
the counsel, | thought your duty was to bury
people, lot tG marry them. "Certainly, ;
sand the sexton, "but We must first have u
population before we can bnry them"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

The WONDERS OF NATURE.-"What do
you think Of thatr' said an enthusiastic
tourist to a pumpkin, who was looking at
Niagara for the first time in his life.
'Weli," there's d good deal o. water, but
know a man in our ~neightorhood that's
got a calf with five legs
Evidently he thought Niagara no great
shakes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

Nor so VERY QUEER AFTER ALA mod
ern writer says: sit may seem strdnge, but
ii is a fact, that men generally are much
more afraid Of womer than women are of
men," Brown remarks, that the fact is not
"sirange at all; for in both cases the fear
is proportIoned 10 The danger. Candid, but
unrallant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

GA certain writer boasts that he directs
all his shots ct error. It is ali that he ha S
to shoot at, for he never gets within gun
shot Of the truth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
A E A i /

A LII PERSONS KNOWING THEM
N SELVES INDEBTED to me by Note, Bond,
or other W Use, are earnestly requested to
pay of the same as their Indebtedness may TALL due:
in no case will ] wait longer for the same than the
first day Of March next. Payment To William Book.
err, Esq, OF st. Clairsville. can he made the sane as
to myself personally, as he Is fully author lied 30 no.
GIVE and receipt In every case whatever.
lJl JACOB ERA5rUS GROVE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

A Celestial CoN.-Wny is wit like q
Chinese lady's foot! Because breviry is the
sule OF il!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

"Who's there!" said a pa;rol, to a passing
figure, one dark night. ITS l., patrol, don't
be afraid,' kindly replied an old woman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01

@Economy joined to industry and So
briefly, is better outfit for business than a
dowry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-01
A RARE CHANCE

Woolen Manufa lecturers
WILL SELL AT PRIVATE SALE
Il my Wooden Factory, known by the name of the
Pleasant Valley Steam Wooden Mills,
situated in the valley of Wheeling Creek, Belmont
county. Ohio,
SIX MILES FROM WHEELING,
aud five miles from st. CIairsvil lille, and within fny
rods of the National Road.
IL consists of a large and roomy FRAME BUILD
ING, aud und 7 good roof, two stories high, and a
basement story under the whole. The MACHINERY
consists of one stand of Excellent Cards, nearly
new, an excellent Mule of one hundred andfny spin.
dies, five narrow and me broad power Loom, and
also all other NECESSARY machinery for manufactur-
ing and finishing goods, such as Gig Mill, MAPPING
Machine. Shearing Machine, Brushing Machine, &C..
with Pulling Mill, Wash Box, Dye Kettles, &c., also
Tenter Bars, in the upper story of the building, for
drying cloths blankets, &c. The " hole of the ma
chinery being driven by an excellent engine of about
thirty horse power, and sufic lent to drive double ,he
amount now used there is also sufi room in
the building for as nuch more machinery if 1t would
be required.
The above property will be sold, together with a
small piece of ground attached sufficient for gardens
and building purposes. On very accommodating
terms. and possession given the first cay OF April,
1858. The situation OF the place and advantages
every way cannot be surpassed.
au20l JOHN KINSEY.