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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-11-18
By JAS. M. Taylor 4 Son, Auots.

SHERWOOD, IN HENRICO COUNTY
- At AU.TI0N-Will be sold |, upon the premises
on WEDNESDAY. the sth day of December, com,
r encing at 81 O'clock, p NJ, "sHERWOOD" In
Hen,ico county. on Brooke Plank Road, one mile
north OF the citS, the property Of the late w w
wilkins. decd. adjoining the lands of y eri
we, her aud others. and containing 1874 acres
:, lie improvements are comfortable framed Dwell
ing and the usual outhouses which are situated In
beautiful oak grove ~
The Land is highly improved. q PORTION of which
Is set In clover and the balance laid of for qardsnino
purposes, on which there several asparagus and
strawberry beds. and is enclosed with a subs tantsl
plank fence.
The property is 50 well known that further de-
scriptlon Is deemed unnecessary AMI il Justly con.
sidered one OF the most valuable places now in mar.
ket Persons desiring to purchase would do well to
examine the property. and apply to Dr. X. K. Lewis
tioneers. >
TERas: $500 cash the balance at l. 2,3, and 5
years tor notes with interest added and secured by
a trust deed.
JAS. NJ. TAYLOR 4 SON. Aucts
p.s.-The above property can be bought private
ly before the sale.
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CO-PAkTNERgHIP NOTICE.-AUg-
-, TIN GENTRY. successors to JOHN A La
", Of Franklin aud Union streets viii keen
constantly On hsnd large supply OF TLOUR.
mhAL, CORN, OATS. and All kinds ef MILL or.
sAL, which Will be sold at the lowest cash pricss
eau rom their friends and the public isrespect.
Highest cash prices paid for CORN. OATS and
mEAL. ISAAC o AUSTIN.
Henrico county.
WA GENTRY.
Charles City en-,
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nISSOLUTiON.-T firm of Baldwin,
~ Caldwell & Co, is hereby dissolved bs mutual
consent. The books Lave been placed in the hands
of HORACE l. KENT. to whom we have transfer
to grant receipts. Immediate payment will be re-
quired. II BALDWIN
JOHN " CALDWELL,
II Il BALDWIN.
November II, 1883 no I2-lm
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GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, Ge.-JAS.
~ WALSH. st his old established dun and Sport
ing Store, has Just received from England, tie bs'
lance OF his Fall supply OF
DOUBLE AND SINGLE BARREL GUNS,
together with fae assortment OF SHOT BELTS,
POWDER FLAsKa. BIRD BAGS, CLEANING
RODS, NIPPLE NkENCHES, &c
klso q nne assortment OF COLTS Celebrate
FIVE SHOOTERS, and other Pistols; BOWIE
KNIVES: DIRKs: Gold and Silver Headed WALK
ING LANES. with and without swords
The public ara respectfully requas ed to call and
e&anine nay stock before purchasing, as am conf
dent can exhabit the best assoTtue nt OF Goods liz
my lie, to be found in any house III the State.
al
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r B. COOK, AUoTIoNEER AND
LIZ COMMISSION MERCHANT
Respectfully informs hifre nds and the public gen.
orally. that he will continue the Auction aud Com
mission business. at tia cid stand OF r. Il. Cock K
Co, No 20 Main street, and ti4tters himself (from
his experience in the business) that he will be able
to give satisfaction He returns his thanks to his
friends fer the very liberal patronage extended to
him, and il determined to merit continuance OF
the same.
He will attend to the sale of merchandise of every
description, horses. cattle, &C, &C.
0ut-dcor sales attended to at the shortest notice
and upon the most reasonable terms
EB COOK
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant
no Is No 40 Main strest
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new CASH DRY GOODS STORE.

NEW CASH DRY GOODS STORE
~ The subscriber most respectfully informs his
friends and the public generally that he has open
ed st No Il! Broad street, between 9th and 9Th and
selected with great care, handsome assortment Of
ladies', DRESs GOODS, sHAWLS, HOSIERY, LIN
EMS, CorTnNs. FLAN SELS, RIBBONS, MUS
WARES. &c. SC all of which will be sold al low
prices exclusively for cash: and would particularly
call attention TO the stock of Dress GOODS
sHAWLS and RIBBONS. which are OF the newest
styles. and bought at great reduction from the
early season prices Having made arrangements to
do bu.ness entirely on the CASH system the nubljc
may rely at all times to buy of me oil the most ia
yorsble terms, and hope thereby to merit their ap
probation VIM J SWORDS.
&C film Agent for Anthony. Trustee
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By Goddin & Appefson.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON 18th

VALUDAaBLaEs, 49, IT, EsraIE o nn1 daTa
WAREHOUSE, AND ON CARY, BETWEEN 26rh
AND PEAR STREETS, ON THE LINE OF THE
'rION.-WiiI be sold, on MONDAY the 18Th day 81
November, 1883. on the pre- misses c.mmenciRg at IL
o'clock, NJ, in the order advertised, the following
valuable Reai Estate viz: Lot No 81, in Adams
plan, fronting 22 feet Valley II Tn street.
ming back IS ieet TO alley
After which will be- sold Lot on the South side Of
Cary street. bet weeu 26th and Pear sreets ronting
267 feet, running back about 100 f4, more or less
to the line of the York River koaa, and having a
front on that Dad Of ISL feet This Lot admirably
adapted to a large warehouse or lumber yard
Teams -Une-f0urth CT sh; balance at 8, ~ ard u
by a trust deed.
By tho request of the heirs Of. William Marshall.
deceased. GODDIN 4 APPERcOS,
no 10 Ancts.
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Having disposed of my Granary and Eaed Rsta.
bishment to Messrs AUSTIN a GENTRY. nlost
respectfully tender my sincere thanks 70 my fris
and customers for the liberal patronage they have
Destowed upon me- and would take occasion 10 lfs-
speak for my successors continuance Of their IN.
vors. John a TAify
kichnend, Oct Dist Ias8 o. Tin
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A DMINISTR ATOMS SALE
"A SLAVES, sTGCK, CROPS. FARMING I'M
PLEM ENTS. HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FIR
NlTURE, AT AUCrION-Will be Sold on TT ES-
DAY, the 23d day of November, commenc ng at 10
O'Clock, A. n, precisely, at the late residence of
Francis Staples. dec'd. in Henrico coun p on the
Deep Run Turnpike. miles north of toe city tbe
following personal property, viz:
Negro Men young and likely, GOOD farm hands
] Negro woman, y good cook washer and irouer
10 superior young and well broke Mules
HoIses. one fine riding animal
Cows. 7 earnings and Calves of superior stock
50 Hogs and 81 ats in coed order
81 hbls Of Corn, = lot # Fodder, Shucks Tobacco,
Hay. Wheat Straw. &c, &C
large lot of Farming Implements consisting of
Flows, Harrovs Cuifivators and every Impie-
rent for farming purposes: besides Threrhing
Machines; Cider Mills, one an iron screw Mill: /
Still, &c, &C and large number Of articles too
numerous to mention
TERMS--For The slaves cash in bapkable funds.
for the perishable property. sums of $40 and Jude
cash; over that amount, mouths credit for ap-
proved negotiable paper with interest added
Sale OF tse slaves to commence rune sually at 2
O'Clock, d.
JN0 A HUTCHINSON.
Admir- OF Francis Staples. deed.
Sals conducted by JAS Taylor Son Aucts
n. BAH persons indebted TO the estate of Fran
els Staples, decd will make immediate pay ment to
me- and those having claims xainst the estate will
present them, properly authenticated for liQuida-
tioa j A HUTCHINSON
nols Admir- Francis Staples, decd.
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! NTOUNDlNQ NEWs-ONLY REAL

= - = . ~ ~ w W . NJAeA1H kfAS4h y.
have now in store q large assortment Of
CioskS RaZlans snj Capes for Ladies and Children
which / guarantee to sell at less than any estab-
lishment IN tie city.
kEt piston skirts in great variety from 30 cents to
8 from foIT syringe 20 t~enty-o
Bonnet Of all styles, exec edingiy low
In Bonnet Ribbons have good article, at only
IA cents per yard up 10 - cents.
Wi''ira~v Goods Heat Dresses and Head Pins-a
great variety.
u INNINGS for Dresses aud Cioaks have
srIandii assortment Also, Chenille and Chenille
Pja!ts velvet Rolls, Veivet Plaits and good selec-
OF fancy articles. prices - DEFY cJmpetiton
GEORGE JACOBS,
No. ~ Main street,
no Il Nearly opposita the St Charles 40 ell.
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rO-PARTNERsHIp UfICE-The
~ subscribers beg leave TO inform the citizens of
Richmond aud the uhlic generally, tn they have
entered into copaTtnershp under the style Of
GREEN DAVIS. Or toe purpose of carrying on
the GRANITE Bus I'm ESS, in all of its branches.
and that they are now prepared to execute any
work that may be offered to them ia their line in
the most wore man like manner, and on reasonable
terms. 0ue of them can always be found at their
yard, 9th street. south side of the caGa near the
Srmory. SApL s GbEEN,
OLIVER DAVIS.
Richmond July lst 1883 &C 25-iu*
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A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE AND
IA BUILDING LOT. ON CANAL AND FOURTH
STREETS, AT AUCTION IN MONDAY, ed No.
vember, 81 IA O'clock. p. n. upon the premises
viii be sold tie handsome brick house On ths south
stde OF lanai street near TO 4th street occupied
by Mr.. Charles II. Anderson 1t is a remarksbjy
well built house. with rooms, kitchen and smoke
house and water in ihe yard. The arrangements
are convenient and the whole premises are in good
repair The lot is e 4 by lis feet and runs back to
an alley which extends to +th 5tresF. after which
Will bs sold the corner lot adjoining fronting q eet
aud running back the east line of 4th street S
fest 1t will lees no excavation for the basement
and being surrounded with an excellent stone wall.
which cost about $500, it may be improved AZ
nnch leSs COS, than ordinarily situated lots The
location Of the property is such render il de-
sIrahie to any Que wish central and pleasant
residence
1EaNs: -Ope fourth cash. balance al g. l2 and IS
months tor notes, wi b interest aided and secured
by a trnst deed. AID WILLIAMS
70 Is Auctioneer
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NKEAT BARGAINS in DRY GOODS

< Y NEAT IVA NUT AIMS Nv URI UOODE
~ 100 pieces fast csloredlprints, at ca cts
Beet English and American DO. at II cts
Best is fleached Shifting, a. cd
Best ~ Undressed do, at 10 cts
Best rs Brown Shifting, at ga cts
Best "a do do, at Cd
% ps Mouseline De LANES, at 81
~ % do do at 20c worth &c
Good Debages at the low price Of cd per yard
At the Sew Cash Store Il
PERKINS co.
Is No III Eagle sauare.
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J. Q Oh - -
-sabsJ1~.-~
BY James II. Tarlor q ~.

uOUsE AND lGY. ON WEsrHaM
PLANK ROAD. UsI1 nftx YSfjE III =
CITY. At Autyrlok Il = spsS ~. ~ t, 80
mise. on THgasDAf. the Issk iusE. III ~. n
pot, ne nsxs ~ 1T aay ccmne1etns ~ e,oiotk
side Of the westham piank Rad. lar NJ frns.
the city. ard sccnried ty Mr J Il Nason. Il con.
alley. " - -
Trsxs--ore fourth cash; the bal.nos 81 and 8
by trusf deed. By request Of
JAS NJ TAYLOR Il eox. Aucts. M H.
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DISSOLUTION.-T firm of E. 3.
~ COOK a. co is this day dissolved by mutual
consent Either party will use the name of the firm
in liquidation B COOK
October H. 1858. WM MOTT,
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NOTICE.
" SECOND SUPPLY or
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.

have received. and will open this morning
fresh and magnificent assortment Of
LADIES Dress GOODS,
.rnhrac ng sill the newest designs. Also splendid
stock Of
CLOTHS CASSIMERES AND yESTINGs,
It every grade and color. beautiful line of
Tss-'ts Sattnets. Angola Cashmere and Fl ne Ken
tacky Jeans tutShls for Boys " ear; Fine Bed and
OBJ Bsukets also. large stock Of Servants do
a heavy stock OF Negro Clothing, Of every quality:
Riauz with general stock of every species OF Do
uirstic Goois. Ali Of which have been purchased
ia Ntw York within n few days past, the most
favorable terms, and will be sold cheap for CASH
prompt paying customers
coli is respectful ly solicited Of all who want
cheap and goo.l Goods. All AJAX, come and See and
nudge for yOI Selves and / will guarantee to
pelse, 81 No. 2 Main stress.
- qS-ao mo T. aMITupp
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29
The Popula,ion Of China.

Under the head of 'notes on China, and the
Chinese the second number of the Baptsa CIR
etlGr, contains the subjoined article, upon the
subject of the population OF China. The paper
is edited by the Rev. ]. l.. Shuck, who was SO
long resident Of China:
No subject, perhaps has been 90 puzzlng to
to political economists and so dificult Of belief
by the general mass of readers and thinkers, as
the repnted and overwhelming extent of the
population Of the Chinese Empire. According
to an official and detailed census, taken in 1912
and taken, too. with considerable care and cor
rectness, the population footed up three hun
dred aud sixty millions-a number amounting
to One-third Of tho population of this whole
earth, aud yet the aggregate Of only single
nation. No wonder that it is matter that
taxes and strains pretty heavily our belief and
confidence. But these figures don't lie. and
facts are stubborn things. Any one living in
China for only short time will not fail to be
deeply impressed by the evident vastness and
denseness of the population. The nunlSer ol
populous cities and towns everywhere, aud
thckly scattered over the valleys and plains,
must indeed be well nigh incredible to any one
who has not travelled over the ground.
Within q circle of seventy miles around the
city Of Shanghae. for instance, there must with
out doubt. be four millions Of people, two mil
lions Of whom inhabit the great city Of 500
Chow alone. And surely, there must have been
according to the usual calculations and esti-
mates, a probable ratio of increase in the pop
ulation since the census of 1872. We firmly be-
lieve. as startling as the vast number may seem,
that the present population Of the Chinese EN-
pire, allowing the smallest possible ratio Of in-
crease, amounts to four hundred millions Of
souls. When the English troops entered the
city Of Canton, (this city itself containing mil
lion Of inhRbitants,) in October, 1856, among
other buildings occupied was the Official city
residence of the Governor of the Province. In
the archives OF this building were discovered
copies of the documents relating to the great
census which was taken by special Imperial
mandate in 1852 According TO those otlicia
records, the population was found to be three
hundred and ninety-sx millions. What intel
lect can grasp the mighty import Of q number
Of human beings 80 vast-all alike worshippert
of false gods-all having the same language
and literature. and all governed by the same
usagcs and laws? Four hundred millions
Only think Of i'll A number, standing single
fe and six feet apart, sufficient to girdle this
whole globe upon which we tread eighteen
times around
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29
Swedish Journalist Sentenced to Death
and Pardoned on the Scnffold.

Mr.. Lindalb, the editor of the FadzIander, q
Swedish journal was recently sentenced to death
for having published an outrageous libel on the
character Of fHenriette Mendelsohn, prominent
Stockholm belle. A Stockholm correspondent
states in relation to the young lady
Every one knows young Henriette. She is
eighteen years old, fair hair, OF elegant person,
aud has eyes of deep blue aud poetcal express
sion. She excels as q writer ia prose rs well as
Of verse, and nothing can exceed the grace and
beauty Of her appearance. Before the slander
to which We refer poisoned her existence, she
was noted for her animation and cheerfulness,
and was passiouately fond of amusement, aud
especially dancing. Her dancing was admlra-
Bile. her manner bewitchng, and the Swedish
dialect that she spoke gave an additional charm
to her conversation. In one word, she was 9
flower of the land, aud when the news Of the
Slander upon her spread about, she became the
object OF universal sympathy, the whole odium
of it falling upon the detraetor."
When the day of his execution arrived July
2, 1851 this gentleman seemed composed, aud
said "I am going to suffer the penalty of death
which deserve; however, it shall soon be made
evident that, at all events, was not q coward" F"
He then gave some Of the papers which were
upon his table to the jailor, giving him some
private Instructions about them and having
taken letter sealed with black from the Bible
and concealed is in his breast. he proceeded
with unfaltering step to the scaiold which was
prepared for him. Twelve witnesses. required
by the Swedish law to be present on such occa.
sions, had already arrived. Lindalh's baads
were tied and his eyes bandaged as he arrived
at the foot OF the scatfold. He. however,, main
tanned his selfpossesson, addressing those
around him as follows;
Farewell. gentlemen. Take care to report
my death and my repentance 10 those who
were familiar with my life"
Ascending the fatal platform he had already
put his feet on the second fight of steps when
he felt pressure. aud in moment his eyes
and hands were set free. Hcnrietle NJ ndcl
sohn stood before him. mir Lndalh," she
said to him, Il pardon you" Mr. Lindalh, al
once falling upon his knees before her. and Ia
king the letter which he had concealed in hii
breast, said
Madame, accept your pardon. My last
thought was to implore it of your magnanimity
and felt sure that you would not refuse it, at
least to my grave.'
This romantic affair has created the greatest
sensation all over Sweden.-N y Tribune
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

Duel AT New ORLEANs.-A hostile meeting
took place yesterday evening about six o'clock
near the Halfway House between Mr. Joseph
I. Howell. of this city, and Colonel Henry, for
merly of the United States army, but more G.
Gently Of the Nicaraguan army. The weapons
used we're Colps pistols, navy size; distance ten
PAGES. Colonel Henry was wounded in the left
arm and in the upper part Of the abdomen.
The latter wound was for time considered
mortal, but we learn that strong hopes are en-
teriained as to bis recovery.
The agreement was that both should fire af-
ter the word fire" and to continue firing at
will until stopped by the seconds. We learn
that two shots were fired, when the second of
Col. Henry cried ''stop." Col. Henry, howev.
er, fired his third shot, which was returned by
Mr.. Howell, when the second Of Mr.. Howell al
so cried stop" but Mr.. Howell again raised
bis pistol aud fired the fourth time. There was
considerable excitement among the bystanders,
there being about one hundred and fifty per-
sons present. and q cry of ''foul play" was rails
ed. Mr. Howell stated that he did not hear the
command to stop, and was willing to fight any
one else on the ground Some one made a mo-
ton to accept his challenge, but was prevent
ed. We learn that the principals shook hands
before taking their places.
Mr.. Howell was arrested early 10 the day
yesterday, charged with some offence foreign
TO the duel, but was released on bail shortly Of
terwards We we're unable to learn the cause
of the dificulty.-DeIta, dug. 4M.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

THE QUIET WORKINGS OF NATgGE.-The fol-
lowing from the pen Of b. F. Taylor, OF the
Chicago Journal, is beautiful description OF
the noiseless workings Of that providence
whose ways are not our ways"
What blessed order Of nature it is. that
the footsteps Of time are inaudibie and noise
LEES. aud that the Seasons Of life. like those Of
the year, are indistinguisbable brought out in
gentle progression. and are so blended Que
with the other, that the human being scarcely
knows except from faint and not an unpleas-
ant sensation that he is growing old.
SO day steals into night through the Grim
son curtain Of twilight. SO the gOldeH gate Of
dawn swings round noiseless a. the portals of
heaven. Even the beat Uf the heart is mufied.
thst we may not know how fast it struggles
out. From the building of the oak to the roll
ling of the world, there is no Clank of the ma
chinery. There is no noise save OF hapless
waves, or the rent air groaning with the light
ming bolt, or the puny cries of insects or men
in all this world of ours The past is dumb.
the future silent. and the present makes but a
slight ripple, like the trailing OF steamer IN
quiet sea-"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

MURDER AT MARirosA.--On Sunday last at
about 10 o'clock A. NJ. some ofour citizens near
the corner Of Main and iith streets were alarm
ed by the report of pistol in the direction Of
the Chinese houses in that neighborhood. Sew
eral persons proceeded in the direction Of the
shooting and upon arriving at the yard, ad-
joining. found a man by the name Of Francis
kerrins lying in the agOnies ofdeatb, the blood
gushing from his mouth and nostrils. II was
supposed that he was shot at or about the spot
where he was found, which was about twenty
yards from the house, as he was seen on the
street few minutes before. The buildings
were surrounded and search made for the muir
derer. A Chinaman was seen with pistol in
his hand by some OF those who first arrived on
the ground. but could not be identified. No
pistol could be found about the place. Several
arrests were made, and strict investigation
will be made with view Of detecting the au-
thor of this crime.
In the absence Of the Coroner, A. f. Wash
burn, Esq, summoned jury of inquest who.
after hearing the evidence returned the follow
ing verdict:
I'VE the Jury, summoned to enquire into the
circumstances attending the death of Francis
Kerrins. fiud the following verdict
That deceased came to his death at Mariposa
on the 18th day Of September, 1858. by pistol
shot wound in the hands Of some person to this
Jury unknown, said shot entering about one
inch to the left of the left nipple, passing di-
rectly through, and lodging against the spine"
-Mdriposa Star.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

A RED LEAD PENCIL LEAD-The soap and
glass mine developments are quite thrown in
the shade by discovery near Laporte, Sierra
county. The Messenger says ave saw piece
of the substance commonly called red chalk
taken from the Fashion Tunnel No. 2, in the
possession Of Mr.. Smith, who Informed us that
they had found q stratum of it six inches in
thickness, and rising perpendicular in the tun-
mel TO a greater extent than the workers could
trace. The quality of 1t seemed to be equally
as fiue as we ever saw used in Faber's best pen
ellis. and susceptible of being made useful with
out particle of preparation. We tried some
Of 1t on board. and the mark IL made was of
dark and brilliant red
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

Coon CHANCES STILL LEFT-It is the fashion
fer the lazy young men of the present day to
excuse their ideness by the plea that ''there is
no longer any chance left for DISTINCTION"
This is not so. On the contrary, there never
has been a time in the worlds history when
such chances for distinction have been to the
quick eye. the ready hand and the stout heart
AS proof of this, witness the distinction achiev-
ed by Sir Joseph Paxton. (architect of the Crys-
tai Palace,) by Lieutenant Maury. and by DR..
Kane. TO say nothing Of the crowning glories
won by the originatOrs and executors Of that
stupendous enterprise-the establishment Of
the Atlantic telegraph. There are good chan
ces for distinction.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

THE WONDER OF THE WoRLD.-No accomplish
ment of mans intelligence, ancient or modern.
equals the electric courier Of the under ocean
by which nations Of separate hemisPberes inter-
change instant signals. Antiquity stole lire
from heaven and conveyed it to earth in boil
low reed, but modern philosophy and invention
arrested the fiercest courser Of the air in its
spirit-like fight, compelled it TO traverse the
undiscovered ways of oceans depth and write
with its trembling finger on either shore Sc
crets Of a State beyond a nations united artil-
lery.- Trinity Journal