The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-14

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D. Gait. mother of DR.. John NJ. Gait, died in VII
liamsburg Sunday.
FIRE AND Loss OF LFE.-The dwelling Of Aaron
Warner situated one mile south of Romulusvile,
~ Y, took fire and burned to the ground on the
night of the Sth inst. Mr. Warmers three oldest
children persisted in the flames. The parents,
with their youngest child, were absent on an even
Ing visit
THE News FROM MExiCo.-F-om the Mexican
journals and letters received by the n. q. Plea
yune, 1t appears that the recent revolutionary pro-
ceedings of Comonfort, assisted by Gen. Baez, in
the city Of Mexico, had been received with much
disfavor in many Of the interior portions of the
country, and large number of States had openly
declared in the most violent manner against the
new order of things. Many ofthe principal towns,
including Vera Cruz, had also joined in opposition
to Comonfort, and formidable military coalition
was in process of organization TO assist in the
movement against him. In several portions of the
republic troops were already in motion, and ano-
Their change in the executive power appeared at
the date of the latest advices to be imminent.
MORE MUSICAL CELEBRITIEs.-We are gratifed to
learn that VI lie Clar.se de Beranger, vocalist of
high reputation, will give concert at Metropoli-
tan Hall next Monday evening. 1t is said that
she possesses beautiful, clear sophrano. besides
comic powers, which enable her to invest her
concerts with the most delightful attractions.
Madame Pelham, who is associated with Mile Be-
ranger, is also spoken of as an accomplished yo-
calist her English ballads being rendered with
remarkable sweetness and effect. combination
oftalent with personal beauty, as in this instance
must be influential in securing large attendance.
TurA ANN T,yrNT ERGRTkRY-
The indications are that the military display. on
the occasion of the Inauguration Of the Washing
ton Statue, in this city, will be very fine. The
Governor. We learn, has issued orders to all his
aids to report themselves in uniform at headfuar-
tiers on the morning of the 22d. Major General
Taliaferro. of Gloucester, will be in command.
DEATH OF Hon. A. NJ SAvAGE.-We regret to re-
cord the death of \. Monroe Savage, of the Ten
nessee House of Representatives. The sad event
took place at his residence in Smthville, De Kalb
county Tennessee, on the 9th nit The State Sc
nate and House, the bar of the Fourth Judicial Cir
cult, and tho Warren Lodge of Free-Masons, re-
spectively held his death deep loss to his State
as a citizen, legislator, and soldier.
The METHODIST CHURCH AND STRENGTHENING
the recent session of the Mississippi Conference at
Brandon, Bishop Early presented the resolutions
of the Alabama Conference, recommending the
striking ont of the general rule against ''selling
men, women and children" &c. The Conference
concurred in the amendment by a vote of 70 tot.
ANOTHER RACER INJURED.-We regret to learn, |
from the Savannah papers, that Engineer" has |
broken down in one of his fore legs since his race
of Thursday. Col. Hester has met with success
sion of misfortunes, having lost Lucy Phi Hips and |
Hummng Bird within amonth, and now Engineer
is ruined and Shockoe sick.
APPoINTEr.-The President has appointed Thos,
j. Albright, of Pennsylvania TO be Secretary to
sign land patents, vice George W. Jones, of Virgil
MIA, deceased
SAVANNAH RACEs.-We notice that Sue Washing.
ton was the winner of the four mile race at Sevan-
nah, on Saturday, beating MOidore and Dallas
Time-s;Q6-S:15.
FLoRIrA.-The Tampa Peninsula gives the fol-
lowing items of intelligence with reference to the
Indian war:
Capt. Hendricks Company Mounted yolu nteers,
and Capt. Thompson's Boat Company, were mus
tered ont Of service on the S0th nit Capt John
.ton's Company Mounted Volunteers, and Capt:
Mickler's Boat Company, were mustered out Of
service on the 3lst ult. COL Rogers, with FIVE hun
ired men, was in Big Cypress.
The Indians lately surprised two volunteers Of
The Florida Regiment short distance from camp,
one of whom they killed
HOUSE BLOWN Up WITH KEG OF PowpER.-We
earn from Capt. FISHER, of the steamer Empress,
rom Minden, Claiborne parish, that on the night
If the 25th, keg of powder was placed under
he house Of Mr.. John extraordinarily beneath
he chamber where Mr.. c., his wife and two chill
lren were sleeping-and there exploded, blowing
he building to atoms, and severely iDiuring all
he inmates, though singular enough, none were
killed. The Office of the Louisiana Herald was al
10 destroyed. Two Of tho negroes of Mr.. CHATTER
we're arrested on suspicion of having perpetrated
his diabolical crime, and of them has since
made confesson.--N. o. Picdyune.
Mr.. Harris statue Of Henry Clay, now under his
hands, at Florence it is said, will be speedily COM
,leted.
1t is stated that there are ten times as many
newspapers printed In the German language In ths
United states as there in Germany.
Miss Angela Seton, a daughter of Mr.. John Self |
ON, has been playing engagement at the Pitts |
,urg theatre with success.
The Kentucky Democratic Convention has en-.
orsed the Presidents policy in regard to Kansas,
libusterism, &c.
The board of directors of the Chesapeake and
lhio canal have resolved to remain in Office until
heir term expires, in June.
John 2. Jewett & Co.. the Boston publishers.
aying adjusted their financial troubles, resume
BUSINESS.