The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-06
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7, a hut iust 10 that faithful and unwaverins
fs,eud OF improvement, JosEsH sKaAa, TO say that
he has ACQUITTED himself With his wonted power
and zee, Ia the great cause.
Nor can We close this paragraph without stating
that Dr. YxRny has been true to his well earnad
fame and pronounced his annual 'counterblast'
TO Improvements. lie Is one Of the best OF gentie-
men /: but one Of wrongest headed Of public mer,
speaking with reference to State policy. He aonr-
shes amidst bis palma and takes his oil from
his very doors by the best Of all transporters-
water--drectiy to market, and he thinks 1t folly
10 the State TO build Railroads May he live
thousand years and prosper by the water, and re-
joice vet TO see his fellow citizens Of the mountains
prospecting by the rail
TsEaras. Last Night Of Mr.. Booth The bril-
liant engagement of Edwin Booth, of two weeks
duration, at our theatre, terminates tonight
That our playgoers will testify their appreciation
of his talents, we do not for one moment doubt
The attendance every night thus far. notwith-
standing occasional incemencies OF the weather
has been not only numerous, but has included the
Intelligent citizens, the experienced eritics' ana
many Of the beautiful laiies now soj'urning III
| Richmond Mr. Booth takes his departure from
| among us with the warmest wishes OF our commo'
nifty for his permanent success aud prosperity
His career hereafter depends solely upon himself
II discretion guides his footsteps future OF bril-
| liant promise awaits him. Naturally. he Is Ell
dowed with gifts and his professional qnsii
| 6eations are second to none. His enunciation Is
clear, distinct and musical; his gestures are easy
graceful and natural; and bis entire style Is thai
of an actor who has not only the skill TO delneate
but the intellect to appreciate the great concep-
| ,;o,. ha "a an oftan BALLAD TO repTcsent.
He appears tonight as Richard III; role H.
| which the elder Booth won great reputation
! and which is always referred to as the standard
| by which to determine the claims of ali who az
| tempt the character. The young tragedian person
| ates il admirably. He will, we doubt not, worth
| Iy wear the laurels so calamity won.
| LgaIsL.rUeE-It will be seen by reference t.
the proceedings that the Senate resolution for Oh
extension of the session failed to pass the House
Yesterday Various conjectures are rife with re
gard to the future OF the body put the mat
ter must be definitely settled today
TIE LATE COMMODORE PERRY--rhe death Of Com
moiore Matthew c. Perry, in New York, Thurs
day morning. was very sudden. He was in attend
snce at the club with which he was concerned. on
the night previous apparently in good health and
spirits Commodore Perry native of Rhode
Island and entered the navy in March, 1909, about
forty.nine years ago. During that long period be
served his country with great efficiency and hon
or and had few years ago carried out successful
ly the expedition to Japan. Over twenty five years
years of his life were spent at sea, and sixteen
more shore duty.
IMPORT OF RAILROAD IRoy-The statistics show Il
large falling off in the shipment of railroad iron
from Great Britain to the United States in the last
three months OF 1867 compared with those o.
1856 The total for October. November and De
cember last year amounted to q 419 tons, while in
the same month of 1857 the aggregate is only T.
| 400 tons, deficiency of Il ,070 tons. In Decem-
| bar last the shipment only 794 tons, but in
| creased to Ills tons in December.
| SINGULAR A cIpEyT-In Columbus Ca on the
9th nit, little girl by the name of Georgiana
Roweli, the daughter of poor widow, in playful
| mood was running from sister, when she tripped
and fell, and having in her hand an old knife
| which had been worn to point, it entered her
| neck. severng the jugular vein, causing her death
| almost instantaneous.
| saIpwREtE--The ship Atlanta, from New York
| for Charleston, went ashore Wimble Shoals
north of Cape Hatteras, on the ed ult. The pas
sengers remained in their perilous situation for a
Wupie Weeh WHNn tHey were tbheH on ny the
| steamer Thomas Swami and carried TO Savannah.
| 1t was thought the Atlanta might be got off.
RAILROAD AccrDgsr--On the 9th ult, an acct
dent occurred on the Union and Spartansburg c.
| Railroad. by which the Hon. Judge O'Neill ami
several other passengers were injured.
| WoN'T GIVE IT UP.--The Memphis Avalanche says
| Gen. Walker is determined to make another
| struggle for supremacy in Nicaragua He has no
idea of ultimate defeat. On the contrary, he is
ardent lover who has been made sure of hap
piness by the bashful yes of beloved mai
den."(D
NAVAL RESTORATION BrLL-Under the Senate joint
resolution, which passed the House on Wednesday
it is understood that the President is prepared
promptly to nominate for restoration to the ac
tive list of the Navy many of the officers stricken
down by the action of the Naval Board.
Commemorate was stated 10 telegraphic dis
patch, on Thursday morning, that the appoint
ment of VIM. Shandy, as Collector or the port of
Richmond, had been confirmed by the Senate. 1t
should have been VIM. Stands, for the port of Pc
tersburg.
M1NNEsoTA-It il stated that the Senate com
mittee on the Judiciary have completed a report
concluding with resolution that Minnesota is not
a State of the Union. This, Of course, denies to
Gen. Shields the right which he claims to be adj
mitted to a seat in the Senate.
CONNECTICUT PoLIrIcs The democratic Sta.e
convention of Connecticut met at Hartford on
Wednesday last The following ticket nomi-
mated: Governor Gen james T. Pratt, Lieut.. Gov
ernor John Cotton. Resolutions were adopted
sustaining President Buchanan the Kansas
question. One account says that Gen. Pratt is a
Douglas Democrat.
A SALIENT LETTER FROM SALT LAKE.--The Prov
dence Journal publishes an extract from a letter
written by Mormon woman at Salt Lake, to her
daughter, in Rhode Island She describes her sit
nation there very comfortable, and writes with
foil confidence of the security of the Saints under
the protection of the prophet she scouts the idea
that they can be harmed by the United States
troops. She says:
81 expect you have heard the loud talk of Uncle
SANS great big army coming up TO kill the saints
Now ifyou did but know how the saints rejoice at
the folly of the poor Gentes There are about four
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