davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-19

OVk TUBLiS oCHooLS.-ror several years
past our citizens have been continually re-
minded that the fund for the support of public
schools in Washington is utterly insufficient.
Hundreds Of children who should be receiving
the advantages Of these institutions, are annu.
ally denied admission, because the schools are
so full that they cannot be accommodated, and
the amount Of money at the disposal of the
Commissioners is too small to permit the estab-
iishment OF additional schools. Some of the
schools, too, are located in sheds and cellars
called, by courtesy, one-story houses and base
ments)-for the reason that there is not enough
money to enable the Commissioners to make
more suitable provision for them. The teach
ers are not only poorly accommodated, but their
salaries are far below what they should be.
Yet, in the face of all this, we are told that
some among those having control Of our public
schools propose the carly establishment of a
high school, and OF night schools. s..l
1t seems to US sheer nonsense to project any
such measures ut this time. Why, tho entire
school fund would not more than suffice to es.
tablish and maintain two good high schools
one for males and the other for females; and to
take from the present schools enough to estab-
lish anything like q sufficient number of night
schools would necessarily involve the breaking
up OF several of the primary schools. Under
the disadvantages surrounding our present sys-
TEN, it isapparent that the duty Of those having
charge of the schools Is to make every exertion
to increase, rather than decrease. the number
Of primary schools. II is this grade which &C.
eompiishes BY far the greatest amount Of good
The children Of poor. people can attend thsss in
ssrly life, before they are old sppush 70 tspst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-19

VuIs NJ. mI TmE I'll, nOUSE;
compi ed and will be open for the recep
ION OF guests on Tuesday, the Esd instant. vE.A
This house will abound with comforts, le. nH
equal in every respect to every house in this or ns
osher oity. The bar will be supplied with the best
o. LIQUORS, at all times. have ENGAGED Mr.. K. ".
The Klmmel House il situated on G street, be
tween ~ and ST. streets in the immediate vicinity
A. F. KIMMELi., Propr.
nOl9 eo2m e. v. CAMPBELL, Snp't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-19

Is-BLANKETS AND FLANNELS,
L HAVE Just received a large assortment Of
lo-4, Ii 4, u Bed Blankets,
iso, heavy Blankets for servants,
Blue, Green, and Gray Blankets,
Also, heavy Shaker and Country Flanrels.
Fl. EGAN,
SS Pa. avenue, south side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-19

- MURDER lMURDERr
NENTLEMEN who utter this cry in their effoy q
to shave with a worthless Razor. should ind ther
wsy 10 fkANClS'S House furnishing Store, on
It'll street. 1t is comfort to shave with one or ms
Razors. He has Shaving Cream. SOAP, -Brushea.
strops, Glasses, DC bendas wor d Of other use
ful notions. You GET your moneys worth at
no l9-tf above Odd Fellows Hail, on nm IT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
arTHEArRE FRIDAY. August 10, RoUncIcAuLT's
GREAT COMEDY OF
OLD HEADS AND YOUNG HEARTS.
OLD HEADS AND YOUNG HEARTS.
OLD HEADS AND YOUNG HEARTS.
OLD HEADS AND YOUNG HEARTS

81 DR.. BREWSTER, thu celebrated optician, intro
duced humber of novel thoughts as to the proper
ties Of light Perhaps it would not be becoming to
express an opinion upon the subject on which such
men as Newton, Brewster and Iiebnitz have differ.
ed Whether light is material thing, a COMPOUND
or q simple substance an emsnation. an effect Of
electricity something else. is hardly worth while
to puzzle oureel1 es about One thing is certain
that all colors agree in the dark AND that the nice
shades of difference in the forms which matter may
be made to assume, can be seen to the best advan
tage at the DISPATCH JOB CFFICE, where human tai
et has exhausted itself in torturng type metal into
forms of elegance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

ALBEMARLE ITEMs.-The Charlottesville, Va, JEFF
fersoniau has the following items from that town
and neighborhood
The HOO acres of land advertised by Mr.. Paul
Fl. Goodloe, Was sold last Monday to Mr.. o. G
Niche. for three dollars per acre, $1,000. In II
short time this land we have doubt will bring
from SIS to $40 per acre.
We were told day or two since, that farmer
not far from Charlottesville, estimated his apple
crop this season at the sum of several thousand
(if we did not misunderstood our informant, ten
thousand) dollars.
DIR. William II. Hammer, of Appomatox, was ap-
pointed Hotel Keeper at the recent meeting of the
Board of Visitors OF the University This appoint
ment Is for the large hotel just erected aud capa-
bic Of accommodating lao at table.
On Monday last, the following gentlemen were
elected delegates from this county to the Farmers
Assembly. VIZ: Messrs. Franklin Minor, William
c. Rives, 7. j. Randolph, William s. Dabney, Dr..
John r. Woods and r. w. N. holland
John II. Undertake, of Richmond city, Mas
ter of Arts at the last session Of the University OF
Va, has become Teacher of Greek in the Able
marie Military Institute.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
crops--Cattle Dtssase-Revival, a.
'Bscr OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DrspArcH.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY, Va,
Seutember 4th. as.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, Va, !
September 4th, rs.
As you seem to gather up ell the local news Of
the State, except such Is may be found 10 the i'm
mediate neighborhood of some newspaper, herein
give you what has occurred In our county, worth
notiag.
The crops-that never ending theme-tha far.
ners are much disappointed; in places most favor
ed with rain, In their corn, they say t will be one
third short, and in some neighborhoods. less favor
ed, they say their crops shorter than in '56.
The disease, which has generally prevailed
through the South among cattle, has lately made
its appearance here, and hear it 10 also in the
Northe rn Necks.
The Methodists have lately held Camp meeting
10 the upper part Of our county. have heard
that more than a hundred protested conversion, Of
whom about ninety joined their church. They had
several eminent preachers, among them, DR.. Dog
gstt and Mr.. Head, of your city. Both these gen
tlemen are fine speakers, and preached some very
good sermons X.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
New Church-Crops.
or rHR RICHMOND DAILY DrspA,

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH
PROSPECT, PRINCE EDWARD Co., Va. Sept. S.
new Methodist Church is nearly finished at
this place. 1t is 40 by 60 feet, with gallery IL
by 10 feet. 1t is built by subscription Of $2,100,
raised last year for the purpose. The old Metho-
dist which this supercedes, was built in 1903, and
its completion followed by memorable revi-
val under the ministers, Messrs. Taylor and Bon
ner. OF all the converts Of that period, but one
remains, and his venerable form Is st seen in the
sanctuary, like tablet filled with dear and valu
able records of the past.
The crops look little better since the rain Oh
Saturday. but was too far gone to show the eft
feet Of the refreshing showers. The tobacco will be
small in growth, but average in quantity.
T. d b
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
TELEdR1PHIO NFWN.


- %W IUM& &V8lTl4 #
EunAcusz, M Y, ssptember :. Tho ssasS ne-
publican Oe1tentieu met htye to-day. he 4em-
porAfy chairman ID his remarks on taking his seat,
said:
Inaugarats no new platform. lIumspse -
piause.1 Nyou are TO enlarge the bounds Is ths.
Republican party, let 10 extend on the Old line
formed 1t its original Organization, tremendous
cheefs which iine h non Interference with Slavery
where Il exssed ut the ofshe States,
and uuyielding hostility to further extensions--
lAppleuse.1 8a So aS Nsa
The American State Consention also mot here
to-day. Hon. Daniel P. Ullman, Of New York,
was chosen President. He said, IS
Wake up then, and by sll the Victories and de.
feats Of the past, let this day do nothing, say
nothing. TO compromise our position aud national.
ity. Let ~ do nothing that will prevent In the
future fem being able to clasp each and every
State Of the Union In our embrace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

On Wednesday. the 9Th instant, nt O'Clock, Pm,
JAMES TlIuMAs, son Of Sylvester and MarJ Jane
Wheelcy, aged Is months.
Funeral today (vriday q II a n, from the resi-
dsnce q Mr Wheeley. hesd Of nth street, near the
rod Dhtilkry.'
In New York. ON Fund AZ iheskh inst, at o'clock
IN the 42d year 81 his are. "
!. Bis friends and acQuaintances, aud those Of his
brother, Thomas u Dudley. are invited 10 attend bis
funeral this afternoon. at ~ o'clock. from the Mo-
numental Church. sf} sf5*SssgfE9
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

The SpRIses.-A letter from the Gfeenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, says that on Wednesday
last the number Of visitors had decreased to $50.
Among the arrivals there on that day were Hon.
John M. Bolts, Thos b. Bigger. Vim. c. Allen and
Joseph Allen, Of Richmond. ''rhe dancers" had
completely broken down before the Virginia reel.
which now holds undisputed sway in the ball
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
r ONGWORTH's PURE OHIO ca

T ONGWORTH'S PURE OHIO Ca
II TAwBA BRANDY, CINCINNATI, OHIO -
This Brandy hes been manufactured for several
years frcm the pure juice of the Casawba Grape.
thus attending additional evidence OF the progress of
American enterprise and industry, and of our abil
iy to produce articles at home equal to those made
by any other nation.
The OHIO CATAWBA BRANDY not only equals
but YxcyLs the best imported Brandies. IN purity
and svor 1t is in fact the best brandy known. It
il a sovereign and cure cure for Dyspepsia, Flatu-
lency. Cramp Cholc. Languor, Low Spirits Gene
raj Debility, &c. No family should be without it,
Retail price 81 Is per bottle. .1 ~
Sole agent for Richmond and vicinity. W PETER
SON. successor 10 Alex Duval 1855 Main street, cor
of 18th. where dealers and customers will please
forward their orders.
by calling on the above agent the public can get
q small bottle gratuitously, to test the article.
az l0--d&cw3pn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
Mo. l6l IL MAIN STREET.
ENTERTAINING AND USEFUL BOOKS,
At pBPRICES.

FOR YOUNG AND OLD
EDDIES Pound the Bectory; pleasant and in
structive story of life at country parsonage,
in ENGLAND, republished from LittelPs Living
Age; 81 cts.
BRA MON, or Hundred Years Ago; a tale of tn
American Colonies laid, in part, in Virginia; 81
WILLIAM Archer Cookies Coustiu tional History
of the United States Let volume; $50.
at is a mastery exposition OF the state Rights
school of pelitics and is complete answer to the
Federalism of Curtis."-Rich. Eng.
TIE humorous Adventures vi Major Roger Sher
man Potter; IS.
M0M0RIES of my Life Work; volume of rich
and instructive experience, by a useful and dis
tnguished lady 90.
ENGLISH Hearts and English Hands: By the Ru-
thor of the Life of Capt. Wears; IS cts.
TIL Little susy Books captivating to little girls
from six to ten years of age. and warranted to
keep them quiet when read to them so cts.
LITTLE Songs for Little People; large collection,
full of entertainment. both in competition and
in illustration 81 cts.
SONGS for Little Ones at Home; already well
known; IS cts.
FIRST Footsteps in the Way of Knowledge Is cts,
EASY Lessons for the Little Ones; so cts.
THAT Sweet Story of Old :" 80
A variety of Juveniles, School Books Sunday
School looks Religious Miscellaneous Works, Ques
ton Books. Bible Dictionaries, Ioncordances. Com
mentaries, and Catechsms ses-3t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
Northern Markets.

BALTIMORE, SEPT e.-Flour dull and unchanged. =
Wheat steady, Corn lower: White set0S2; yellow 9,
ass. 44f
NEW YORK Sept. FL mr. beavv: Southern $40
as h5 Wheat-Red 4l.I666fl2I white 81 a0el -
Corn ceclined-Mixed 6st173; white so61sl: yellow
ei1e2. Spirits TurpentiEe firm at 4S. Resip Arm
At sl,7s91I 50. Rice heavy ut 303ss. Stocks dull
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

{ RAILROAD AccIpENT.-On Friday last. car on the
Winchester and Potomac Railroad. having on
board the Continental Gu aids and other passen-
gers. had its forward wheels knocked CD BY a
snake head" and was 10 this way. with the bro
ken wheels underneath, dragged considerable
distance The passengers were in much dan
ger, till the locomotive was stopped-but for
tuaately no one was injured, s..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

LEcruRING ABRoAD.-0. P. BALDWIN, ESQ.,, of
Richmond, it is announced, is to lecture in Cleve-
land, Ohio, before the Library Association there
The Farmviie, Va, Journal states that the same
gentleman is to deliver series of lectures there
commencing on the 10th inst. The lecturing sea.
son in about opeuing
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

- wsskly DkpaseA sor to-day, contains
clssr tAsteA, sasisasd ~ .MadmAa's' Rose" The
Giseessls Traxsey-rhs Cable Celebration In New
fu4N1d PAilseslph -Buraing Of the N. York
Quarantine natidtnge-fhe Shaver At Charleston
saAsaa aecsNnt q the execution of Barns -
Whsslak
Among he shorter papers arc--A piauer at the
HarsM--A Detected Editor--Kiver up Stranger
Bssef <seeas Prize Conclusion Of Pa
49, Story Of Rsal Life-end the usual interest.
Inc Hditorial, News and Commercial matter For
eA1eeG che counter--Price cent?
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

EscapEp-The Yazoo. Miss, Banner contains an
advertisement stating that two of Senator Doug
las negroes we're confined in the Yazoo county
Jail. They had run from the plantation OF Mr.
Douglas in Washington county, Miss. .s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

THROUGH TRAvEL.-Twenty-fve through passen-
gers from Memphis, Tennessee, arrived in Norfolk,
Wednesday morning, al the tcdy BY railroad
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

ACCOMPLISHMENTS since, fifseen citizens OF
Iowa CITY we're Indicted for the murder OF a man,
named wilkinson, whom, after binding hand and
foot they threw into the river. Eight OF the fif-
teen have recently been trial, and, to the gene
raj surprise, have been acquitted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

~ JOINS Conn IMMINENT, made and
sold Wholesale and retail by
GEO HARRIS JONES,
Wall street, opposite st Charles Hotei.
~. IS cents per single bottle.
This IL to certify that have used JONES' CORN
IMMINENT. and have been entirely relieved from
with less than one DO tie, Or 10 other
verbs after three or four applications. and cheer
fully recommend 1t to the public.
J C STOCKIN.
Mr. JoyES-Dear Cir: Ihave suffered severely with
hard and a soft corn for about eight years. COM
menced using your LINIMENT about four weeks
ago. BY using nea ly two bottles the corns are dis
appearing and the pain and soreness has left
Yours respectfully. DAVID STARkETT.
Richmond. sept Sth. 1858. sc 9-2tf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
NAVAL.

wAsHISaror, Sept o.-Commander Thorburn Is
ordered to the command of the siocp Of war ST.
Louis. Capt. Adams has been appointed TO the
command of the Sabine 's
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

EIALL TRADE. Having just returned
from Boston and New York, and receiving a
fresh stock of Goods, fully prepared 10 offer in
ducemen-s TO the city and country trade. My STOCK
embrar es in part:
400 boxes Layer and Bunch Raisins
100 drums euitana Raisins
as casks fresh Currants
100 boxes Leghorn Citrou, new
ID cases Sardines, assorted sizes
10 trails Dates
10 cases Prunes. in glass jars
80 boxes Muscat Wine
20i do Fire Crackers
% bags Cream Nuts new
81 do Filberts
20 do Naples Walnuts
rs bbls Pecan Nuts
IS bags soft shell Almonds
100 boxes assorted Liquor Drops
800 do do Gum do
500 lbs assorted French Fruits
Ali Of which will be sold at commission prices, for
cash.
have just completed large Candy Mannfacto-
ry, by which am able to supply, in any quantity
the finest CANDY, from White Crushed sugar. i
respectfully ask call from ali In want before pur
chasing elsewhere.
ANDREW ANT0NI,
No. l56. next door to Exchange Bank,
Mai sfr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

EXCITEMENT AT WATERING PL.cE-The fashion
able sea.bathing town of Newport, X. l., has OF
late been the scene of very singular military In
reference with the privileges of the people, and
had not the orders of the officer in command OF
the troops been promptly countermanded, a COLI.
sion between the citizens and soldiery, and conse
quently bloodshed, would probably have been the
ultimate result. 1t seems that grand ball was
given few evenings since at the Ocean House, aud
by way of f,ncing off the hotel and its vicinity from
plebian proximity, soldiers from the barracks
detailed to guard certain streets and avenues, APP
parently in spirit of obi profanam rulgusi The
news few like wild fire among the citizens, many
Of thR wishing to hear the music-perhaps
also to BEE the dresses, or peradventure impelled
by business-approached the sacred precincts, but
were turned back by armed men! Even the Mayor
was refused passage, and insulted grossly by
sentinel. But he feeling that the city over which
he presides was treated with iudignity in his per-
son. and thinking that.he was the proper authority
to assert the supremacy of the civil the mill
tary power in these peaceful times, sent for the
Manager Of the Ball, and inquired the meaning of
30 remarkable proceeding Of forced exciusveism
The latter gentleman referred the Chief Magistrate
to Col. Magruder, who, on being demonstrated
with, removed the troops Immediately.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
A MuRp..Ea REsp,rEp os rng EVE or Errcu,

A MURDERER REsPIrED ON TEE EVE OF EXECUTION
The Columbus (Ohio) Statesman says: The crowd
assembled about the Jail ut Columbus, on Friday
to be near the hanging Of Myers, was large, and
men, women and children stood around for three
hours in drzzling rain, waiting for the execution
to come off. The prisoner to have been
brought from his cell at 12l O'clock the rope was
adjusted upon the scaffod, and the arrangements
We're complete The sheriff was in the act of
bringing the prisoner out to prepare him for the
drop, when the respite was received. The an
nouncement 10 outsiders was greeted by no cheers
and no murmprs. At o'clock, the Secretary of
the Governor read the respite to tho prisoner and
asked If be accepted or rejected it. Myers could
not at once answer such an important question,
but finally concluded that he would reject the re.
spite, saying that he had received his sentence and
was ready to be hung lie evinced no emotion
whatever, and appeared TO regard the respite
granted him with the same indifference as he did
the sentence of the court. The question as to
whether II was lawful and proper to reprieye
condemned mau against his will, underwent con-
siderable discussion on the street yesterday. The
chaplain of the penitentiary visited Myers cell
several times, but he maintained his stoical indif
ference throughout.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
SAILING OF THECANApA.

BcsToS, Sept. S.-The r. M steamship Canada
sailed from here ut noon to day. with 81 passengers
for Liverpool and 16 for Halifax. She took ont
also &ll0, 600 Ia specie.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

unArlss Meyer. has been arrested In Mi,waukee.
whs,a cnAlee o. having smbezxled some 800, 900
Paris - o'0fA VI nfM ~
Ns ofe. byrnas Wis Of Mr.. Anthony Byrpe, Of
~ ~. N.y- died IN three ~ inutes time On Non.
rom the barsting OF . ssEicose vita is ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10
PIANOS, 6c.-P. Ii. TAY-
#sst FS;sp s i. Gss \. rI E,ss

PIANOS, &C.. ii. TA1-
5oE,s s sgsJp SALOON =. g ~, PIANO s.,s
W Z v uMosp. Wine UNDERSIGNED IS sole
ths e @ 5hs es % En- m
struMents have receiVed the nnoSasd approval Of
the greatest Pianists in this county and Europe he
also keeps Pianos Of Hale Co. and other good and
p. H. T. keeps constantly on hand an assortment
Of the best MuslCAL ISsTRUMENTs, and Musi
81 Il
cctaves, with single aud double reeds
Martins ullrivallsd 2 UIT I,A p,...o.
Accordeons. Gla-ionets, Flutes, Flies. Flsgeolsts
Guitars; Violins Bapios. Bridges, Pegs, &C.
Mouth Pieces for C1arionets and brass instruments
Piano Stools, and best quality Guitar and Violin
In short, every article in the Mu.ic line may be
had at this establishment at MOST REASONABLE
The largest and most beautiful assortment of fash
ionable, new and standard SHEET MUSIC to be
~ liberal discount made to Teachers and
a4r Pianos tuned and let to hire. Old Pianos
taken in exchange for new ones.
THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER.
L At the request Of of the Pastors of our city
viii sell the PRA YER BOOK, cheap edition. at
Prayer Book. small size Cloth Binding at l21s cents
Prayer Book small size Cloth Binding. at Si4o cts
per dozen ss5
Prayer Book small size, Leather Binding. at 81 e.
ceEts per doZ
Prayer Book small size. Leather Binding at Is cts
single copy
Prayer Book, is size, Cloth Binding, at 20 cents
single copy
Prayer Book. Is M. size, Morocco Binding, at 80
cents single COPY.
Larger sizes ir q eat variety, at low prices.
Every Pew holder in our city Churches can now
supply themselves, aud those persons who wish to
distribute them grataitously, can get them at the
above rates.
English edition OF the Bible. Morocco, gilt edge 80
cents
English edition of the Bible pocket book style so
cents. GEO NJ WEST,
ee lU-It Exchange Bookstore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-10

AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC 0RGANfxA TIoN.--We find
the following announcement iu q Canadian paper:
"ihe Rev. NJ Chtuiquy, 20 wei, known In Canada
- the Apostle Of Temperance and Q most eloquent
preacher and whose resistance o: Episcopal author
ty in Illinois has attery excited 90 much painful
length been induced to take an irretraceablo steu
Bishop DuggAu, Of Chicago, who had succeedsd
Bishop ORsgsn, solsmnly ratified the canonicai
csn:urss an6 ietsrdict pronounced by the latter
gentleman about the 22nd nit. IN the Can't Han.s
o ksnkskss andl!n the presence Of : great crowd.
msde public declaration, that he seperated from,
me catholic Church and Was going 10 found sect
CnIss sne denon.naiion Of 'sEgliss Cbrssienu ne
Sssnohque," independent Of Rome and tie Bishop.