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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-17
LOCAL MATrEns...''
Tmn Exrourrvs CoMMrrrrr os,..s.,

lHB ENkCUTivk C0MMfTTRB Of tha Qfsta
Central Agricultural Society, held q mess,.- -
the office q the President, yesterday sftsrnoos
and transacted some business Of importance
letter was read from the Presldsns Of ths rf.,
ted states Agricultural Society, relative 10 holds.
a fair this fall In connection witl tho CeutrsI s
ciety, whereupon the following rssoiasion vss m
fered by Col Davis, and adopted:
ID, That the President be autheri.sd a
make the necessary arrangements with the Unitsd
states AgricnItnrsf Society for holding : IIrsc.
faif In Richmond, limiting the guarantee az ~.
society to NOE exceeding $4,000.
flasng facanetes-B. johnson Barbour. Eso
OF oraege, aud ] NJ. McCue, Esa.. On Aa~r.s.
"a having declined serving a. members 81 ~.
.ne Csntrai Executive Committee, because az thss,
INABILITY to perform the duties sncumbent uron
snea, on motion, the vacancies we're Allied by ,hs
elect,on OF the follosing gentlemen JeHs A. sn.
Augusta. ~s45W VI
After ordering the printing of 5000 eertiAe.s..
Ior annual members, and 300 for life enbers ~
COMMITTEES resolved to hold its re9uisr mssa,rss
on the nrst Monday in every month, and then "A.
During the session Of the COMMITTEES. lstts,.
were received from prominent agrIculsurists N
different sections Of the State, speaking n ths
most encouraging terms Of the prospects OF the
Centrai Society, and urging the COMMITTEES TO push
Forward in the work they have 90 uoblv beuun
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ron RHuY AVN a.Tp

A. FQR SALE OR RENT~-F;tb,s.r,
& S1 81 eaoss tetee convenient and desirable b..
streris, saS nov oocuricd by q. i, lsm. sshth
NJ n" :. = on sc Sass sss ssd m.sef For terms time II
HuildinS. "' "HRCe IN the Law
j. lf--tm -
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
e6y- THR GpnAr Hr.,ru p.sr

ahh Ldfs on THE FLESH rs IN THE BLooD.-W hen
she biood becomes vhiated inpure or too weak the
ns9 Ioeses use its vitality the skin becomes yellow and
ion tn,io ,h asordered Dyspepsia aud Indiges-
ces, and lie becomes a burden
hAhIshokNEs HEALTH REST0RER OR
SaksAPAkILLA CORDIAL
hcts i upon the Blood, Liver, Stomach and Bowels
,nisaIuhs new sigor aud tone TO a constitution Inn
pies, and ALL skin eruptons; arouses the nh sical
Powers 0i both sexes, gives bloom TO the palid
ny nneSSs. ana makes one Joyous and happy. Though
s Iste IL IL particularly adapted to Female COM
raa,nts which in their very nature exhausting
or Kidney and Bladder affections. il acts like a
cnaTm; quart bottles 81, small bottles 81 cents.
PETERSON; BoDEKRR: GARLIcK: w p LApp. MuIs.
PAt9S THOMSON; DUyAL NORTON; A sTREcKER,
AND DoWDES my 3l-d&cw3m
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a FOR RENT.-Those newly erect

t. ed Brick Tenementa, on Cary street, between
fth aad Sth. They arc well adapted Tor Grocery
stores or any kind of retail business They contain
& rooms besides the store room, aud well adapt
ed for the accommodation OF families having all
cessary uveuiences. Possession given immediate
IL To good tenants, the rent viii be moderate
Apply to + f. RAGLAND Il CO.,
ia 2l-fs Lumber Dealers. Narshall street
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uYDRANrs, HYDRANTs-In conse.

HYDRANTs, HYDRANTs,-ln conse-
quence Of d change in the city ordinance reia
tive TO HIDRANTS, II che subscribers are authorized
u put ;hem up in any part Of the city. We have
those Of the most approved kind, aul should be
ple.,ed 10 receive erders for the same We also do
AL kinds Df PLUMBING, such rs putting up Ba
III ng fixtures. Wash Stands. Laundry Tubs, Water
Clos Is, 8c; also Gas Fitting and Gas Works in
superior manner, both iii town and country.
CDYtLE SEQ,
le 2-Im I3U Main street
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= fUk kENT-And possesei,. N .;,on 49,,

sss On INC 'st OF July next, the Hoase ON .rb :,
ay ms Miner. Also ,he Cattage on t,h ~ h,Fa uFiea
MS'e ana .Fsce streets, lately occupied by NJ + u
t'S,Eis. Se. House on i5sa str, ct between usia
alsj cary; Also. li3use iB sydney vith s, M aisih
q Sroena ana small lIousc lust 6eyoaa tS p,,s
Il - p''9 1" RG TUNsThLI,
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sNA- WATER CooLERs. have on
s.1 aand 1i eur own manufacture, the best quality
" " AIER NooLER. neatly painted. Call and sup
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I'll 4 dis DISPATCH
BIZ JAa. A. CoWARnrw

as DAILY DISPATCH IA .erycd - .r,..
l. to the tarrser weekly Price for mss,;n. Pays.
ear OF s9'S Ter six months in advance " .
@~T THR sgMI-wEEKLY prsp Arru
WY tuesasy and Friday at s2aa. in advance ''s0ea
ras sns w. WsskLf plsPATuH 10 issued every
- .-as - @su-o - sno@eIiooFs at 81 per annum
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r. r. MfNpp
IA tUh KbNT .-~Ihat desirable cor.

h:2 TA0s RESIDENCE on CLAY. be,wfen "a -.
IN tteess new IA the cecUp@ ey Of tho snbsSssa Na
:" 20 ~" "tp ga i4a cat Re made ihr premises a.
ie t6--3te N
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4 PLUNBING The

uYDRANTS Il PLUMBING The un
u signed. ing engaged practical LUMBER,
who has been for y onr time engaged IT the
CRY WATER WoAEs, and theref Ie understands the
busne-a thoroughly, Is n0w prepared to DO WORK in
the line Of putting UP HYDRA NIc and ali kinds OF
HOUSE PLUMB NO, promptly, neatly, suhstan'
italy and ina workmanlike manner, for cash. at the
old rtaud No. g. Main street, sign Of the big Coffee
Pot
i-4-2w VIM SEARS WOOD.
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FUkSaLE i am authorized sssf,

Ma TO sell valuable farm OF s0O acres and NSJSs
N' about - mules from hchmond and miles n. iu
tht James hiver Canal in he llthy refined and in
"iSeat ne'shhlrhood. male and female school con
Vrhient and several CEuTth hes Of diftcr.nt danomi
IA ions - ~ ~ "'ioi"i-
Ah'ut one h ,lf of the land Is cleared. and in a
R'l tafe oi cultivation pro tnces well Wheat Corn
1I''' ~ 4Unaceo, the haiArSe ia timber and wood
tNTning purposes. '
he Min has good ran Of custom and with a
iI-t0 exp pse might be fix ed To manufacture Flour
3e attention Of those wishing 10 purchase de-
make immediate application to "
EUW ARD d EACH0, General AGENT
Near the Exchange uo;el, Richmond, Va
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CUSPENDERS, CRAVATS and TIES.
~ SHIRTS CARPET BAGS, UMBRELLAS, PAR
ASOLS, BUTTONS, THREAD, COMBs, SILKS,
HOOKS and EYES BRUSHES, FANCY BOXES,
and every in the OF small Wares all fresh
and desirable goods. and very low to the trade.
THOMAS, HUGHES CALDWELL
No Fourteenth street,
iel2 doors below Main.
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LAY. &o.-500 bales New York Hay;
IL 100 bales Pennsylvania pure Timothy Hay: 30
bales Oats; 100 bales Fodder in store and for sale
by BRIDGFOkD W.
Ie "a Un tne DECK
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FOR RENT-A very desirable q

RI dwelling Grace street, between Adams and
f"Gshee. one square above Grace street Baptist
Church. The house contains ten looms, ana has
been recently repaired and gas introduced; has the
city water in the yard, and is in one of the most
pleasant neiZhb0rhpods in the city.
To good tenant the reIt will be low. Apply to
ia 23-ts RAGLAND L BRO.
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!5--eo0it JAS. NJ. TAYLOR 4 SON
FOR ORRENT-Atwo-ssory and base

E,: ~ ~ ~nh4N L "A lNO-s' ory and base
IA meat IN EJLiNG on 22d street. Unioo Hill
wiiI All necessary out houses and a large carIen
EtT further information apply to
80 GEO, HARRIS JONES
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VERMIFUGE, VERMI F U q E The
' best and most reliable Worm Medicines always
on band and for sale by w POLAND.
il 10 Druggist, i7th street.
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ga FOR RENT-The House on Cary
B.s street between % and 3D. at present occupied
Mrs Holden Rhodes. 1t has 9 rooms is 10 thorough
repair. aud 10 good tenant will be rented at mode
rate price. Possession given lst day OF May. Ap-
ply TO DkBLELL Il JOHNSON,
ap 5-ts Shockoe Slip.
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DOYS' SHIRTS.-Juet received, nice
ID assortment of Boys SHIFTS, with French cuffs,
for sale low for cash at ia Main street.
: ia rs VIM IRA SMITH.
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= FOR RENT-A Framed pwEL-

G;a htNG, IN the town Of Sydney, a aa,o,n;ns, ar
r's'd',Ce 't u Mitchell, Esq. 1t has ave roon,s
with the usual OuthuuSes &c NV i"oihs'
Also, Brick rkNEMENT ON % ha.. =, -,
~ ~ "a steets, adjoining The Residence Of ! n
b'l'oh ss2. u has Jast been put an thortnt,b -
m,' S"n n.S Satehel', necessary out buildings and
Also several BEDROOMS in the "as,t ,.,- s.,
oT. the store of Mr. h. b. Spence ' AA0"7e'
~, 80. very desirable Bfica REStDENCE. on sth
no ~ ''ssh street acJoihing the residence OF p
Psksi, hsq 1t has about bine rooms with a
iai Nr N'theq &c, and bath house on the premi es
- Alsl, hs Brick RESIuEAOE, No 3 "IIngbcs;
k"~ on Ms9c street The house contains aiont :
10 ms, sEd is in good order ~ ''
te lS-en.t las NJ r.vrnn 49,,
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L,OR DRY GOODS, AT UNHEARD OF
Il low prices every body ought to call at the estab-
lished bargain emporium Of ALFRED MOSES.
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HYDR RANTS, HYDRA TS. by
IL DRANT$.-The subscribers being authorized
by alterlty IN the city ordinance 70 put up and re
pair II nRhNT2 ana oil other kin ts Of work con
nec:ed ith the city water, beyond the lin ts OF the
stree =. aud having large suPp OF the beet l.
DkANrs. COCKS kC., now In Use in the city, on
hand, they PREPARED 10 put them an IN the most
substantial manner and on reasonable terms.
@ & A BAhlAMIN, In,
ie Pm corner IHrh and Main sts.
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ny STEAMER ROANOKE.-We have

by STEAMER R0ANOKE.--We have
- Just received full and complete Irtment o.
ria Fancy Head aud Bullion White Fringes, OF
oil wlfihS; Trimming graids, styles for Dus-
lefs aud Nantes also DusIer Tssses. of every de
scrlton: white Cords and Tassels. together with
Ihhny o'tteF goods In the Trimming way, which We
VIE oneT loa 10 the trade.
GINTER, KENT & ALVEY.
je5 cor Vain and 18th streets
SALT 1900 sacks Jefffey's and Dar
- cer's Salt. for sale by
J"7-im LEWIS WEBB Il Co
ntH'T FORGET TIE PLACE, No 63
- Ma STREET Richmond ie II
,ohPOHDEA TEA. - 100 boxes fine
ieH-st WIN. TAYLOR.
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ArTira! cfDispatches for The British Minister frsp,
Berma4da-OpinioH Of a British officer about ue
Oatrdoes de-
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KEEsEE 4 PARIS Pottery,
my it's Garner Of Ioth and cary sfrea,n
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BOARDING. G. F PEGRAM
ID PARK HOUSE Bank street, has now vacant
large and desirable rooms. suitable for gentleman
md hislady Location pleasant and convenient Il
business. References required. Tests
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A~-.A&sA
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p toll Tor
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written
atrren-I -
els ., 3 reef
= There
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Fhselhar,
sal. traGe
To- tr&3s
and ex.
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hfFeS.
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+ INEN COATS AND PANTS.-Just to
IL hand small lot of handed Duck and Marseilles
Coats aud Pants at ia Main street
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@s FOR RENT-For the purpose Of
IS moving iEto larger building On the Basin
Bank He cffer the house At present ocCnpied by us
for rent. VIM T. STAPLES & Co.
18th street next door 20
ia It's Shields & SomeryiIle.
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~ Valuable REsIDENCE FOR

- FUR KENT-A large Stable and
E.l Lot, on 9Th street and the Canal The lot is
very well sIited for coal and wood yard Posses
s!oh giFen 10th june, inst. Rent $50 apply to
J + KHESEE
J" is 18th street between Main and Cary
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tssE sS.
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MISCELLANEOUS ADVTS.
Philadelphia saGdsery Warehouse
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN HORsEHEAD.
:, 7kcoo-;ye street ard No II Canal street.

| SIGN OF THE GOLDEN HoRsEHEAD
No. 6 Magazine street, dad No ~ Canal street.
lIAGEE g. KNEASS, Manufacturers and Ia
| III Importers of Saddery au1 Saddiery w.
| Hardware, Harness, Trunks, Carpet Bags, &c. !;
Leather, Materials and Findings for Sadders Coach,
TIunk, and Shoemakcrs, comprising one of the lar
gest and most complete assortments to be found in
this city,
PLouGHs.-Carey, Dudley and Peacock Ploughs,
of every description and size.
REGAL1A.-I 0. 0. F. Masons, and S. of T. Eegaa,
and Parapbernalia of every description the largest
aud most complete assortment to be found in the
United States.
INDIA RUBBER BETTING, PACKING, &c.
Magee kneass tie principal agents for the
Boston Betting Company, for the sale of india rubber
betting aud packing for steam joints and boilers
Hose Of every SIZE together with all descriptions of
India Rubber Goods, which they offer at the lowest
market rates.
Is Look for the large horse standing in tie door
\ Magazine street
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THE UNDERSIGNED. formerly of 800 Pow,


L street. gives notice TO his numerous friends and
patrons that he has nearly done perecting his
ments to his new and large establishment. where be
has now on hand and shall continue to keen most
beautiful and complete assortment of both Young and
grown Fowls, Of the following breeds viz red, buff
black, white Dominique, Perley Palmer and Marsh
Chanshae$ or Imperial Chinese, ROYAL Cochin Chin,s
canton Chinas, Brahmsh Pookas, (ISennet stock !
Chi'tagon@7, black and spangIed PoIauls, White
Calcutta Pl'lssian and Wild Indian Mountain Fovls
English Red Caps, black and fancy Bantams Sumatra
Lbon, Sumatra Pheasant, and Malacca and several
other game varieties
ALso-Niddesex, Lincolnshire, Essex and snfo,k
Figs, from two months to two and three wears old -
Hong Kong, Bremen and White China Geese. Wbta
Aylesbu1y crested or Poland Ducks
All OF the above pigs, fowls, &c. will he sold =,
reasonable rates, and are warranted nnre and ,bo
best in the country, from stock of his own imnoro
from China England and other places. or from sneci
mems which took first premiums at the last veo.'
New England Exhibition ' '''
Apply By letter Or otherwise. to
A. VERLOIN DE GRUY
NO % Cont Streat, New Orleans. Or q, Jor,.r
street between Eighth and Ninth streets Eonr.,
district formerly Lafayette, where purchasers and
the public in general, are invited to ca0 Ard 49,,
ii1e hs stock znd uige for themsdyss. 'A~"
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OLD FRIENDS TOGETHER
DEDICATED TO J. c. c. OF EATON ao-G., 7

DEDICATED TO J. C. c. OF EATON ROYCE, "A.
y, time is sweet when roses meet.
With springs sweet breath around them;
And sweet tie cost. when hearts are lot,
II those re love have found then.
And sweet the mind that still can Gnd
star in darkest weather,
But 1aaght can be SO sweet to see,
AS old friends met together.
Those days of old, when youth was bold,
And time stole wings to speed it,
And you neer knev ho,Y fast time Jew,
Or knowing, did not heed it.
Though grey each brow that meets US nov.
For age brings wintry weather,
Yet naught can be so sweet to So
AS those old friends together.
The few long known, whom years have sncyn
With hearts that friendship blesss.:
A hand to cheer, perchancs tear,
10 soothe q friends disuesscs.
Who helped and tried still side by side.
A friend to face hard weather;
Y, tins may We yet joy 10 see,
And meet old friends together
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EM Err SONS
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TINS -" Young Original Monthly
ring the last year, been twice enlarg1
is now Of the size of the leading md
IN this country and Europe. 1t q
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is embellished with about GOO origiraa
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it has already outstripped in circulst3
popularity every other "Three- Dollh /
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has now come to be regarded by thsl
can Press, and large portion Of NJ
readers, as "The Rival of Harpasf
originality, its purely national chsnd}
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sewing Machines.
WILSON'S Patent Rotary .Sewing Machine

'AH now be seen in operation by persons ss.ss.
Cbor5h 1s"' a,s TO purchase, at No. IS St. 1g
Tt'ares street New Orleans, up stairs 81
Tue utility OF these machines Is no lopoer mats ~
opnHon' out settled fact manufacturers at the North
give hlein decided preference over all others eve.
n.eiss'eo ana planters are fast bringing them
io general use, not only for the use Of their fam;Ios
ou, especially for making up negro clothing
:, An experienced hand, with one of WiIson,s po.o
80 takes from 1900 to 1900 stitches
per hnute-can do the work of fifteen
with ease 'O0A 'eails'fesses
ms machine is simple, and not liable to oct on, 90
s5nt q. IS no, no1y or with
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can receive instructions from experienced and ,na
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Uruers rom abroad by mail promptly attended to
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