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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

EyADISG DUrlEs.-0n Friday last, Messrs. Monta-
que and Bergeline, liquor dealers in Broad street.
New York, resisted an attempt of the Custom
House authorities to examine their casks and p..
pers. They suspected of evading duties by
false entries, and their goods were subsequently
removed from their store to the United States
warehouses
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

H@- NoTIcE. BY the solicitation Of
nay numerous fiiends and felow-citixens, ! declare
myself candidate for the Office Of GRAIN MEA-
SURFER. Should IL be yo.r pleasure TO elect me.
the duties vi the said office shall be faithfully psr
formed. s- zsss s.z......
NH I5-ImF u. ". LIP6COMB.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
s-3-Tr YoUR HAIR IS HARSH,

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Use Prof Wc0rs Hair Restorative.
II ygut IiaiT Is Gray.
use Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
Il yeur Hair is Thin,
Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative,
II yen are Bald
Use Prof Woods Hair Restorative
J! .uu have Nervous Headache,
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II yuu have uaulun,
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d yuu irsire Glossy Hair,
Use PROT Woods Hair Restorative.
II yuu desire t. preserve the Color,
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81 you G--rc not ~ lose the Color
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Il yOu admire The Beautiful Lock
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II you admire the beautiful kInXlets,
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il yuu wash 1t Face free from Pimplea,
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If y,u wish to appr.r YouEg,
Use Prof " ood'S Hair Restorative.
II you want testimony oyerwhelmng,
Read the Circular oi Prof Woods Hair Restorative.
II lGu want l. tiui il,
The Depot q at ia Market street, st Louis, Mis-
z,ur, a.i 81 HluadWny, New York.
uE Ii is ,lso sod by every popular Druggist i'm
this city aud country. mh lZ-0&cH3n*
ssTs- SAVE Y0UR HoRsEs-"We take
.-rl4f pleasure in recommending the Mexican Mus
tang l.inilueHt valuable gui Indispensable art
c- icr Sprlin- S.res, Scratches Calls on Horses
br UtI have used il fer severe BuIus Bruises Sores
Sda IDints ani Rheumatic Pains, and all say it acts
like magic. We use no other Liniment
j. ". HEWITT,
l. f.rA AY,tay yiHa,4 IIgy lsY,'s md
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

4 ANDRETH,S NEW CROP GARDEN
Ii sEEDs-- All varieiits fnr sale ~
s. Druggist and Apetheeary.
.,t,ts Market place, fraukiin q.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
MANAGER on POOR r0ITsF

-1.N-'-l'' '1IV V1 I OVIs fIVOoH'
51y3I am again candidate for re-elec-
ion to the office of MANAGER OF THE POOR
HOUSE. NH l9-Ht*I JOHN PEARCE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

N SBxRivrALrY or HsSEIc0. .--I an
- f,,r r.Al~etivn 10 the once ~ eHnRIH1
>, Wsarsoo' - JN0. a. HUTcAk3OS.
da IQ-.dfdA
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
COUNTY or HENlsICO.
CLERK or OOuNdY COURT,

I6y- To THE VoTEas or HExHIco CoUE-
rY.-f respectfully announce myself candidate
ior re-elrct,on 10 the Office OF cLEhK on HkNkI-
90 COUNTY COURT. II the election in n az next.
NH 2-ts WILLIAM FOLkkS,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

e0- To MY FELLoW-OlIILkhs ~ III
,.orxry oy Hxxnco am q candidate for the eHS-
RIFFALTY of the County of Hsnrico, and respsct.
lIy solicit yuur sufragcs st the ensning ssc,cc IN
Richmend, nth Dec. 1857. NH s--dins
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
INFASrIcIDE.-The BODY

IST m IAOIDE.-IH He UVuy OF new
barn infant, in state of putrfaction, was diseoy
cred last Saturday morning, under pile of boards
in the lumber yard of Messrs. Ragland & Co.. cor
ner of 4th and Clay streets, where it bad been
concealed for several days. As soon as Coroner
Peachy was apprised OF the fact, jury of inquest
was summoned and efforts made to find out
the mo.her. and probably the murderer of the
child, bnt without effect The Jury was aSiourn
ed over till Saturday next to continue their in
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

HkT- To THE VoTERs OF RICHMOND IL
offer myself as q candidate for the ONCE OF SUPER
lSTEADENT OF THE GAS WORKS.
nah 12-tlies ERASMUS POWELL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

INDIANS ON THE Texas FRONrIER.A communica.
tion from Capt. s. p. Ross. the Special Indian
Agent dated Indian Agency, Feb. 10, says:
A party of the Reserve lndans,numbering about
fifty, commanded by the chief Short Arm, had just
returned from scout To Red river, in pursuit Of
the hostile Indians who have been committing so
many depredatons.
They had surprised party of hostile Indians,
and took from them six ty-three horses and
mules when Short Arm deemed it prudent to
turn to the reserve with the animals. On his re-
turn lie took three prisoners, one Of whom after
wards effected his escape. The other two were TIA
ken to the Reserve-one being an Indian, the 9th
Mexican. They We're tried by the Reserve In-
dians, assembled in council, and condemned to be
shot.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
CITY COLLECTOR
CITY SERGEANI

RH AM a candidate for re election to
the Once of CITY COLLECTOR. tsas
NH ltd JULIUS A. HOBSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
CAPTAIN OF NIGHT WATCH.

ld~ To THE VoTERs OF THE CRY or
RIcHM0ND--I NEST respectfully offer myself Q can
didate for re-elt ction OF CAPTAIN OF ThENIGHT
POLICE, NH 21-dtdes A. WILKINSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

CAUSING AN ALaRM.--At an early hour
last Saturday night distressing cries were heard
in the neighborhood Of Mayos bridge, which st.
tracted the attention OF one or two members of
fire company No. ?, and In short time thereafter
their ears were salnted with the sounds Of SIRE
Hre!' Supposing that some building in Mauchcs-
ter was being bnrned, the members, with their
CHARACTERISTIC promptness hurried to the engine
house, and informing Commander Bosseux OF
what they had heard, he ordered portion Of them
to lead eff with reel, while he followed with the
engine. After getting to the toll house, without
hearing any alarm the company halted, aud while
waiting the bridge. heard the cry fromthe river
of "help-I am drowning" Procuring lantern
from the toll keeper, Commander Bossieux dis.
covered n negro man in small boat Giied with
water, and fiuding that he was in a helpless con
dition, procured boat. showed off into the stream
and rescued him from a watery grave The negro
said he had started to fish trap in his boat, and
that getting into the rapid current his little craft
was forced upon the rocks where he called for
help. but finding that none was coming at length
cried "fIre'' and thus secured relief
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
LATER FROM MrxIco.-A telegraphic dispatcb

LATER FROM MExico-A teegraphc Dispatch
dated New Orleans March IS, says;
Later adyices from Mexico report that the forces
Of the Zuloago faction advancing TO seize
Minitillan, which was held by Governor SaenZ, IA
constitutionalist. The schooner Major Barlows
with Is officers, under the command of Ex-Presi-
deut Salas. had arrived at Minitllan, but not
allowed to land The vessel was consequently
forced to return and is now in the river coming
up To this city. The Sslas party iatended to pro-
nounce in favor of the recall of tx President
Santa Anna. 1t is reported that the inhabitants
of that portion of Mexico generally favor the
cause of Santa Anna.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

ABucK JUMrER.-Australiaii squatters in general
are excellent and fearless riders mounting horses
fresh from the BUSH untamed. unbroken. and full
OF many vices, particularly the formidable one Of
buck jumping, in way that would astonish many
nm English rough rider and steepie-chase jockey.
Mr.. = was remarkable for his powers in this
way. He had large mob of horses on his run.
and they were generally notorious for their buck
jumping pTopensities, and remember his accom-
panying me one day on my return home from his
house to the diggings. mounted on AN animal just
driven into his stock-yard from the bush The
forest here and everywhere else in Australia, is
covered with the blackened trunks of trees of
every size, that have fallen victims to fire. and it
is usual thing for men well mounted to take a
straight line across il, leapiDg over such logs
practicable We were amusing ourselves in this
manner, when we came to one of the prOstrate
giants OF the forest, which, although my horse
WAS very good one, should never have attempt
ed TO jump, and did not imagine p, on the little,
ilconditiOned tc-ed he riding, would think of
doing. i was astonshed. however, to observe him
dig his spurs into the beasts side, rush him Rt it,
and, rs anticipated. make a clean sommet sault
over the trunk of Il tree about foar feet high and
fully as many broad-horse and man absolutely
turning in the air. = was accustomed to this
KIDD of practice, (as he broke in his own horses.
and knew exactly how to throw himself off on
side; and, in this instance, without quitting
his hold of the bride, was Oh the horses back
again i'll an instant, and with whip and spur urged
him OH to the charge again.
The same result occurred a second time, aud
now thought it really was time to interfere, and
not allow nay friend to break bis neck without
some remonstrance on my part. lie merely wav-
ed his hand. and said that he could not afford to
spoil his hoses by sacrificing to my philanthropy,
and ramnling him at the leapa third time cleared
it like back, observing that had he not persisted
in making him jump the log, he would have been
spoilt for ever, and of no stock-horse but
that now, in all probability, he would turn out
we'll. This was young animal, between three
aud fokr years old. Nothing can equal confirmed
buck jumper in equine depravity, aud he is rarely
if ever thoroughly cured of his vice. After the
most quiet and doce behavior for weeks and even
months, and whilst travelling at an easy pace and
lcosed rein, the rider finds himself summarily
elected high up into the air, and thence over his
steed's head, by series Of gymnastics, yclept
buck jumping, which some sudden caprice of old
en- recolectious have caused him to execute. lie
fixes his head firmly between his knees curves up
his back aud body into the shape of a ball, erects
his tail. and simultaneously makes spring aud n
kick that would unseat almost any horsemau eth
eT unprepared or otlerwse.-D Etue'S iSllOTttng in
both Ip8liSpheyeS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

GoING AHEAD The eastern portion of
the Capitol Square is beginning to assume shape
and form, aud when completed win add very much
TO the appearance of those beautiful grounds The
trees have been trimmed and put in order for their
suit of green, and laborers now engaged in
turfing the incines on the southwestern side OF
the square,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

Ar the request Of many friends, ! an
nounce myself a candidates for the sUPERIN-
fENDENT OF TiIk GAS WORKS.
mh Io-dtds ID. HA9EkTf.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

I l AN CANDIDATE roR rHH Or
rIcE on COMMISSIONER on THE REyENur q,
Monroe Ward e Sos T7ss7 71-sT- -.l.--1'Sss' = W.
NH l7--tde< JNO NJ NURnAy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

f@- TAM a CAnDIDATs r0n 1nnU1-
yrcs or coMNIssIoNEK OF Tax nkIknus s Y ~ Ss
the Upper plsariss isssss.. y sne - " - -
eas1Iss sah sss,ss .s5.ss slse''s DANIEL GARDHIz
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

LOUISIANA LgGIsLATURE.-The Louisiana Senate
on the 18th inst, indefinitely postponed the bill
for the introduction of African negroes into the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22
GRAIN MEAsURER.

nTGRAIN MEAsURER.-To the voters
Of the city OF Richmond respectfully announce
my self a candidate for the above office
NH IS-tdes EDWIN OEWS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

SUPERINTENDENT on GAS WORKS.
ekA- The undersigned Is candidate
for reelection to the office Of SUP UPEkINTkNpENT
iiei.s the ystes Of his felow-citizens. .u
. m b la--fh.. -a... THQa III WHNNE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

The BOARD OF MANAGERS of the Vir
ginia Mechanics Institute will bold iss regular
monthly meeting to night at three-quarters past
I o'clock. All the members should attend prompt
ly, as the present year is rapidly drawing to a
close.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

SANITARY. Some uf the streets and
alleys need cleansing at this time, to prevent sick
ness hereafter. Every housekeeper should put his
premises in order for the hot weather.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

IMPORTANT SUIr.-The Raleigh Standard states
that at the recent term Of the superior court for
Anson county, n. c., a suit WAS tried, wherein the
bank of Wadesboro' plaintiff and VIM. IL.
Tomlinson and others, defendants. The bank sued
for about 10000. The defendants pleaded fraud
and usury. A verdict wss rendered in faver of the
defendants, and the court granted a new trial.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

DAsTARDLY MURDER.--Jetbro Walker, an old and
we'll known citizen of Macon county. Ca, was shot
instantly dead while sitting by the fire in his own
house recently. II is supposed that the discharge
was from double -barreled shot gun. The assassin
Is as yet unknown, but suspicion, IL is said at
taches TO some persons of the vicinity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-22

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PITTsBURG. PA-The exten-
sive cannon foundry of Knapp Wade, in Pitts
burg, Pa. was entirely destroyed by fire last Thurs
day morning The loss is estimated at 100000
on which there is $500 insurance in each of the
following Offices: Delaware, Mutual and Frank
lin, Philadelphia; Home, New York; Citizens and
Western, Pittsburg and $4,000 in the Reliance
Philadelphia The fire is supposed to be the work
Of an ineerdary.
Death or AN EDITOR.-EdmuudW W. ogburn, Esq. ct,
senior editor Of the Greensborongh IN. CO Times,
died Oh the ltth inst, after painful Illness of
three weeks. IIe was emphatically good man
aud a faithful citizen. As devoted friend of edu.
cation, he labored uncessangly to promote thepros.
perity of schools in North Carolina and filled vari-
Gus public positions with fidelity and disorimat-
ing judgment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

FLOUR-The recei pts are fair, bu' the mar
Set Guiet-Holders are demanding 80 tor Su'
perhne and sales 10 the city trade are made al
s. o64 4S5 l2t by the dray load. We hear OF
no transactions with shippers, and we cannon
quote above S. Tor large lots. Extra and
Family are in fair request with small stocks
and quotations are unchanged.
WHEAT.-The offerings on Change yester.
day were light, and the market quiet Sales OF
interior TO fair white al I02Gllsc., and fair TO
good DO at l2CG 1900, an advance Oh Sa'ur-
days prices. Very little red Wheat Offering,
and we quote l2CGi25c. for fair and good.
C0RN-The market opened active, but the
receipts are light There were 10 sales Of old
reported and but little coming to market. Sales
Of Rev white al 6oc.
RYE.--Our quotations for Rye remain un-
caanged. There Is fair enquiry, with light
offerings
OATS.-Demand good-supply small-quo-
ta'ions are those OF las; week.
PORK.-The receipts OF dressed hogs yester.
tay was light, but the uncertain state Of the
weather tends TO keep prices down We note
sales at 81 250S6 so y 100 lbs, according to
CCa'l.v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21
ALTMAN &C,
M ARIEE LIST.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-DE ~

ARRIVED.
Schr. Access, Adams, Philadelphia, 20 S.
Shinn.
Schr. Ocean Wave, Jones, Baltimore lumber
10 Waters. Zimmerman Il Co.
Schr. Virgil, Acquath, Baltimore, lumber TO
Waters, Zimmerman Il Go.
Schr. Courier, Wooliord, Baltimore, salt 10 /.
A. Brewis & Co. and iron TO Lewis Mckenzie
Schr. Village Queen, Hawkins New York to
Master
In the river, bound mp, barqne France, Ellis,
Cardiff. railroad iron 10 Manassas Gap Railroad
Company
SAILED.
Schr. Joseph Frances, Gallagher, Philadel-
phia, BY Fowle & Co.
Schr. Decator Oaks, Roland. Providence.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs. !. n Sesuine. Allen; II. Finch, Davey;
l.. p. pharo CTanmer: ). Jones, Jones; Joseph
Holmes; Crauner, and Golden Rule, Niloer,
from this por'; MIST, Nssoway, and A. PhaFo,
Cavalier from Georgetown, ID. e., arrived az
New York, I'm inst
Schrs Hume. Dutton, and Charm, Starr, from
this port, arrived at Philadelphia, 10th inst.
Schr Emma Virginia, Williams, rom this
port, arrived at Richmond eth inst.
Schr West Dennis Studley, from this port,
arrived al Boston. 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Tgc Pension BlLL--0n Saturday evening,
r,oo,;ne Of the friends of the bill for provid NJ
,,orsions for the soldiers of the war OF 1872, and
IrJar war of that period, was held in the Hall
Of the House of Representatives. MIR. Clark
n Missouri presided, and Mr. Maynard, often
pessee, OBLIGATED as Secretary.
Mir, Smith, Of Tennessee, remarking that the
,o,;ce had been short, and there was not full
attendance moved that the meeting adjourn to
meet ayajn this evening, at i o'clock, and that
notice of the same be given from We .ie5A
desk of the House. The motion was agreed 10
and the meeting adjourned Ho'h Star o. YES
tsr5dy afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Fairfax County, Va, dec ll-eots

NOR SALE-The property bought Of DR..
Il MarsteIler in the town of Haymarket,
Prince William County, Virginia, about three
hundred yards from the Manassas Gap Railroad,
where there will be depot no doubt by next
Sprng-the switches being nearly completed.
It contains upwards OF TWO and fve-eighths
ACRES, in an oblong square from the street
- back-there is a good ID W ELI sc
.9SlY, HOUSE, KITCHEN, MEATHoUSE,
GKANERY, STABLE, CARRIAGE.HOUSE
&c.-Fruit Trees, Apple, Peach, Sickle Pair,
Apricot, f. Plumb, and Damson; Ornamental
Aspen, Paper Leaf, Tree of Heaven, Locust and
Bird Cherry II will be offered publicly on the
22d dayof December merit if not sold privately
before.
TERMS OF SALE-One half in hand, one fourth
in twelve months, and the other fourth in two
years with interest from date. Bonds with ap'
proved security, will be required.
H D. HALE.
Prime William County rov lS-eots
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sSsa&
By MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Trial or Alleged SIavers.

SAVANNAH, Dec. 20.--The Republican Of
this morning., briefly reports the proceedings
of the trial of the prisoners alleged to have
participated with The rest OF the Wanderers
crew in bringing q cargo of negroes from
the African c0as. and selling them into sla-
very in this country.
The prosecution was vigorously conducted
by District Attorney Ganhal and Henry Il.
jackson, esq The prisoners were defended
by Messrs Lloyd aud Owens.
Two witnesses were examined, viz DR..
Hlzclhurst, of Brunswick, and Mr.. MatOy
~ Collector OF Diriea. The former testi-
fed that he professionally attended the ne
groes a. Jekyl Island. They appeared to
have been freshly imported AID were unable
to speak English. Mr.. Maboy testified that
the Wanderer had no appearance of being
q SLAYER.
The prisoners were remanded.
A large number of witnesses have been
subfmlaed from different portions of the
cjast of the State, and the trial will proba-
bly, occupy many weeks.
L, is generally admitted that the Wander
er brought DO Africans, but that the ship
bringing them has been scuttled and sunk
SAVANNAH, Dec. 29.--The bark Cares, from
Rr;s,,l EoyI.nd arrival here IN Saturday
with Capt Hewett and the crew of the bark
f. X. Kane, from Richmond, which was lost
az sea in November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21
BY Yesterday Evenings Mails.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
CoNrERENcE.--This body adjourned on Sat-
urday morning last, about two O'Clock, after
session Of ten days.
The case Of VIM. Carter, under the nccusa-
tons of DR.. Deems, was called, and after a
lengthy and somewhat tedious debate, Mr..
Garter filed his protest, affirming that he was
o trial without witnesses, documents, re-
cords, &c.
The Conference having already voted to
entertain the charges, the reception of the
protest was put to vote, when the Confer
ence decided that his excuses for not going
into trial were good and the protest was
filed.
o. motion the trial of VIM Carter, under
the charges preferred BY DR.. Deems, was or
dered before the Presiding Elder Of the Ra-
leigh District.
The Conference refusing to pass the char
acter Of Rev. VIM. Carter in consequence Of
bis failure to answer the charges preferred by
Dr. Deems, he stands suspended, and conse.
quently bis name does not appear in the list
of appointments.
VIM. Carter resigned the Office of trustee
in the Greensboro Female College, and also
the position of trustee 10 the Conference.
1t will be recolected that at an early day
Of the session, the Rev. Mr. Carter preferred
charges against DR.. Deems, but they were
not sustained.
DISTRESSING SUIcIDE.--Mrs. Clark, Of Pu-
laski, who was in custody of her friends, on
her way to the lunatic asylum in Stanton,
while at the house of Mr.. Samuel Barnett,
| in Roanoke county Va. last week commit
ted suicide by cutting her arm open with a
razor. She had been searched by the men
who had her in charge, but it seems she had
concealed the razor in her stocking. She
passed from the room 10 which her guard was
to her room, which was adjoining, tied cord
around her arm, opened it with the razor,
and laid down to tleed to death. talking to
the men in the other room the while.
Man SHOT. --WELDoN, n. c, Dec. IS
Yesterday evening, just about the time the
train reached Dudley Depot, from Whining
ton, two men named Paddock aud Richard
Hatch. who bad been previously engaged in
difficulty, met at the Dudley Station, when
the quarrel was renewed. Hatch colared
| Paddock, and the latter Immediately drew
revolver and shot his antagonist in the breast.
Hatch was not dead when the cars lett,
but no hope was entertained that be would
live many minutes.
Paddock fled as soon as be had committed
the act, and had not been taken at last &C
counts --IeterSIUg Express.
VILLAINoUs OUTRAGE On Thursday last,
young lady of this city, after making q
purchase at the store of Messrs. Breeder &
Fox, proceeded homewards along 9th street,
north of Broad street. In the vicinity of st.
James Church, she encountered rufian, who
snatched her reticule containing about $50.
The young lady instantly and ins,inctvey
seized him by the collar If his coat, where.
upon he knocked her down, by violent blow
in the face. and leaving her seDselcss upon
the sidewalk, made good his escape Rtch-
mond Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The COAST SuRyEY--There are now thir-
r..lx Coast Survey parties in the field and
sf1s,-on the Atlantic coast, eighteen; on
he Gu!! coast, twelve; and Oh the Pacific
coast, six. These are distributed for the
winter as follows: In the vicinity of Chesa-
gsske bay, Virginia. two; coast Of North Gar.
clirs. taree: coast of South Carolina and
Georgia, seven; Florida peninsula, reefs, and
KEYS twelve: coast of Alabama, Mississippi,
and louisiana, four; coast of Texas, two;
and the coast of California, Oregon, and
Na.hin rtnn Territories. Elk - Union.