The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-10-02
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The New York Frpress ,ays that chen the At |
iantic Cable VAS successfully laid, every nody had
his laugh At the expense Of one T. P. sbahnev, one
OF the American sardns. for bis prediction that
sabccesn telegraph would never be . success.--
Mr.. shaffner was greatly ridiculsd ~ the time Of
Fields triumph, bat, ~ things nov stand, We
should not be surprised to see the late laughing
stock offered an ovation, and paraded down Broad.
way for the admiration Of the world. II, however,
the cable. which seems caprictous ccqaette,
should happen to brighten up again about that
time, poor sha6ner would be dead 10 second
Better b cautious 10 future demonstrations.
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RICHARD YfApos. Eco, the distinguished editor
OF the Charleston Co,uter passed through our city
on Wednesday last on his retlrn 70 the Soath, af>
ter visit to Massachusetts,. lie attended, during
HE Northern trip. several OF the popular assem-
blies aud agricultural exhibitions, ON which occa-
sions the gifted carolinian WAS called out Ia adj
dresses to the people, and vas warmly received
The civiiites and coCrtesies extended to Mr.. EVE
RrIr 10 South Carolina were refrigerated to Mr.
fSApoN IN Massachusetts, aud the visit Of each
has, beyond ALL doubt. awakened kinder feelings
to his section. and will be followed by beneficial
results to the cause Of national harmony.
Losr.-The statement of G. V. I. Rosen, published
to-day, leaves no doubt OF the loss of Charles f. s.
Rosen, his father. Mr.. X. was we'll known AZ
music teacher In this city, and was an amiabe and
estimabie gentleman. lie leaves a wife and two
daughters, besides the lad who rescued from
the Austria, all Of whom were dependent on his
exertions.
INsprcrIoSs AT PErERsBuRG.-The tobacco inspec.
Dat shnr. Va f,r ae,lf tka
10Th September, reached Ii. 154 hhds.-an increase
of 1921 hhds. over the year previous. The stock
on hand is 2, 2o3 hhds.
See advertisement of Empire Minstrels. Their
second aud last concert will take place tonight
A MARROW EscAPE.-Mrs. Marshall, of Taliahat-
chez county, Miss, lady somewhat advanced in
years and very corpulent, (her usual weight Is
| over two hundred pounds) went out In carriage a
few days since to call upon friend, and on her
return to her home caught 10 a violent storm.
A large tree was blown down and fell directly
across her carriage; between her and the driver.
literally smashing the body Of the carriage to
atoms and yet neither she or the driver we're
injured IN tho slightest degree by the tree. the
| sbIyered atoms of the carriage BODY. The steps,
which iron, and folded up inside the carriage
protected her feet from being crushed beneath the
| log. The fright threw Mrs. Marshall into a severe
spell of sickness aud had the very singular effect
| also of turning her head quite gray.
HRAvY DsrALcArIoN.-The failure Of White Smith
& Co., OF Northampton, Mass, manufacturers Of
| enameled cloth. is announced. The Republican of
that place says it brought about by the alleged
| defalcation Of their selling agent in New York,
Mr.. Damon, whose deliuquences are estimated all
the way from thirty to seventy five thousand dol
| lars. The firm possessed the confidence OF the
| community, aud many citizens had Invested in its
notes. Some had thus put out all. or nearly all of
their means, and the failure overtakes them with
great distress. 1t 10 calculated that the concern
owes citizens of Northampton about $4,000 fer
money loaued or for endorsement, for which mono
| of them have any security. Mr. Damon is in jail
at Northampton.
SEIZURE OF A SCHooNER.-The schooner Willow"
of Cranberry Isle, Maine. of 70 tons, VIM. G. Dun.
ker, Captain, was brought up by Inspector VIM.
ii. Parker, in tow of the Coffee, Wednesday
sight, she having been seized for violation of the
slave inspection law In August last, In having
| to in the night. when voyage from Rich
mond to Boston, without submitting to a search
The Willow" was on a voyage from New York to
| Baltimore, with u cargo Of salt fish; aud having
been detained in Virginia waters by stress of
weather. she was taken into custody for her past
offslce. The Captain has agreed TO pay the fine
| (S500) and release his vessel without cOntestibg
the matter in the Courts.-No.tolk (Fa) Argus
| A BIRTH IN THE SrAGE.-During a recent trip Of
| the stage from San Antonio to Indisnoa, when
| about four miles this side of San Antonio. lady
| passenger gave birth TO fine boy. There were
four men passengers in the stage at the time. This
| event caused considerable stir among the psssen-
| gers, bn; the driver knew nothing of the matter
| until the stage stopped for change of horses
| The mother and her child now stopping in
city, doing we'll. Beat this who can.-lndidaolG
(Isrds) Courier.
| FIRE.-On Thursday last. fire broke out in
| Portsmouth, on Crabbe, near Middle street. Three
wooden buildings were entirely consumed, the
property OF two sisters Mrs. Vim. Archer and Miss
| Lucy Ann Scott Loss $500, no insurance. The
buildings were occupied by several Irish families
Mrs. Sigrrnev. IN endeayo.Dg to her effects,
got very badly burnt.
A VALUABLE MARE.-Tbe celebrated racer, Fash
ion, was exhibited. at thu Oaio State Fair, last
over q years old. and has won for her owners al
different Times, 100000. In 1912, Fashion beat
Boston She is now owned by Reeber aud keetiDg,
OF Lancaster. Ohio who purchased her, tn yesIs
ago, for $4,000.
FREAK or AMANIAc.-In Washington. on Thurs.
day, n lnnatc named Strain. impressed with the
belief that his mission ia to kill Free Mssons, fired
into the members Of lodge as they we're coming
down stairs from a meeting. Mr.. Hilberger
ctiTed one OF the balls in his foot. The maniac
arrested.
ACCIDENT On Monday evening last, aman named
Bradford, from Bridgeport. Va, was run over by
| the cars, near Murray's Tunnel, ON the Baltimore
aud Ohio Railroad. aud was severely injured. The
engine and train passed over him, cutting of bis
| right arm and MASKING his head very badly.
WAR DECLARED AGAINST TEXAS BY INpr,ys-
Galveston papers OF the 2lst inst. are received via
| New Orleans They state that the Northern Ca.
| manches, Kiowas and part of the Apachts
| numbering fourteen Indian bands Ia all have
declared war against TeXas
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