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norYcr 70 pAILRoAp CONTRACTORS.

IL.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received ut the
- office of the "yirginis and Kentucky Railroad
Company" in the torn Of Abingdon, anil IL O.
clock. on the Sth of September next. iaf bF gfsa
nation AMI masoury upon the first Siy silcS OF
the road, extending from Abingdon to short DIS
lance West of the Clinch river.
The proposals will be made in one mile sections
AT cash prices.
The plans, specifications. and all necessary III
formation for those proposing to bid for this WORK
can be obtained at the office of the Engineer OF the
Company. BY order Of the Board:
w. BEVERHOUT THOMPSON,
Abingdon, ys.,jy l9-dtS 5 Chief Engineer
DISSOLUTION OF C0PARINERsEIP.
vIsHE copArtnsrship heretofore exisiug between
the undersigned. in the name Of HARPER
BALDWIN, was dissolved on the nth instant by
rnutusi consent. Either partner is authorised to
use the signature Of the firm in settlement Ut the
business W. A. HARPER.
CHAS. 4. BALDWIN.
Alexandria, July II, 1852
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\AIE have left n few beautiful WATER cool
w Frs. which will Lee sold a bargain Also.
TWO of the NEW PATENT ELENATlNi RE
FEIGERAT0R. patent March SO. They will be
sold ut low figure. and first rate article
We are prepared Ia supply any demand for
Quart aud Half Gallon Tin PRESERVE CANS.
with Wax. Directions. &c., all complete. mt the
lowest prices. Persons in want will please call
AMI examine before purchasing.
w. John r. CREIGUTON IS King st.
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TEO. I. BALDWIN has just received sup
" ply of Smiths Bellows, Mallrabc Castings;
Bent Rims: also. an additional stock "i Bright
Springs with French hcaiS.) and Long aud Short
Bed AxIcs. which are warranted equal TO any arii-
Gle made also, Elliptic Springs for Wagon Seats
and Snlky Axlcs. all of which Goods (having been
bought for CASH ir.m the manulnctufcrsl he VIII
sell ut the very lowest market rates. Those III
want are solicited to examine before purchasing.
10" Store No. IL North Fairfax street, Il lew
lnnr. .nuih Of L;rcrns Man.imn House. le ~
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iy1 JOHN r. CREIGHTON. IS King Il.

NREAT IMPROVEMENT -SELF.GKEAS-
" ING AXLES.-l would call the attention "i
wagon builders and others. To this new and very
useful Improvement. 10y which the aNlcs "i heavy
wagons may hr creased without the trouble at re
moving the wheels. Those interested would ii"
well to eXamine-AlSo, just received turned and
fitted skeinS and boxes, with further supply of
the common boxes, making the stock very com
plotc and all of which are offered ~ the lowest
rate. Rcn,nlcr this i. the on house III Alex
andria where these articles can he had.
GEORGE T. BALDWIN,
4 few doors South Of the Mansion House.
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WE WOULD inform al in want oi BROOmS,
w BUCKETS, aud CEDAR WARE, that We

WYE warm ;,r,, N IN want of BROOMS,
w pMrKrTs anJ CEDAR WARE, that we
100, i, ANU 1,,,rt If ~ ,b GOOD, ~ i.
T., H.. fonnJ i, pr"n,1 and wooden Ware Stores
yehe'ai.' ,ia',ns r'l "ra ~ IN Il, Lr,n.
hf"pi" "hR " !:S'!ei a'e I,,..n..m," ,bnu an,
chez, We can "nrr greater 'n.."' W. :,
bart Of our .lork--
30 doz. Painted Buckets
% nests Cedar Tubs
10 doa Horse Buckets
10 doz Crdar Buckets. three Hoops
2s io,. Washboards
l2O d"z. Mas"n'S biarAihg
~ gross Ma,'"'' a. Nal r;,,,,;rs
hls'' bii'ri an' Trn" rI,,r n,,,L,.,.. Sn,,or
p p p n;n ;f,.r slir.,,t Mats: Cocoa
49, '''' IL s,J a I,rr. lock of good. loo
-, ',,,.'I;n, an If which we offer great
indmccmrnt 20 tho.e in Snnr of SUCH goods.
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IN HIlDS ST. GROIN SUGARS
~ - bbls. Yellow do
~ " Il. Coffee do
81 Crushed and Grsnulated Sugar
IN hhds. Porto Rico Mola-aes
- Musrovadn de-
> " Sugar House Syrup
IL hbl.. New Orleans Moln>Ses
~ bags Ri" Coffee
~ boxes low grade Tobacco. sound 4 bright
~ superior Tobacco. just received, and
for sale by }. IL. McNElGH SON,
iy II Prinrs-street Wharf.
~ A. MARBuRI. wholesale dealer in FOR
EIGN and DOMESTIC WINES and Ii
QUORS, Southeast corner of King and Union sts.,
offers for sale
Rectited Whi.key; Old Rye do, all grades, some
very old and superior
French Brandy, various qualities
Domestic Brandy; Apple do: Cherry do
New England Rum: Peach Brandy
Holland tin Jamaica Rum pure Spirits
Port, sherry, Madeira, Malaga. and Champagne
Wines Cordial- Ale; Porter, &C., &c.
NH y
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HERRING. HERRING,

IN BBLS. NJ. EASTERN HERRING
w - hbls. Cider Vinegar
Extra, Family AMI Suprrtme Flour
2OU sacks Table salt
800 lbs. Country Soap. just received and
for sale by ISAAC PAUL.
jy - corner "f Queen and | Mon -ts.
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING our Summer
w Supply of GROCERIES. consisting in part
of prime Sugars, Molasses, Coffee. and Teas. To
which We invite attention. Also. daily expecting
a superior lot of Newfoundland HERRING. pack
ed expressly for this market. which will be sold 1T
market price.
lie 10 T.. ENGLISH 4 BRO.
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s s s s s + + s : + +

? 7 T Hr T, f.vIT, ,ricv o.
thos. who have known US under the style Oi Evans
& Co. The business located by us at No. Ca
broadway, New York City, il the eldest establish
ed house in The country, and IL known world wide
a. the original EVANS 4 CO.'S GIFT BOON
STORE" Many have taken the advantage OF
our familiarity, to advertise under the saInc name,
Ia increase their trade-to protect the few who
NAV be unacq,iainted with Us, We would state that
We Layc no connection with any other Hiit BOOK
House-and though many advertise under the
name of Evans \ Co., thy hrm constituted ny u.
W. EVANS and J. II. PRESTON, is the first
and only concern rightlully H. ing the name But
10 prevent Ill rontu-ion ~ the ininre Ne shi use
the syle Of
d. W. EVANS & CO..
and al persons yrongiully using the apreliati"n
To- mislead the public, will he made to suffer the
,enaity of the law. j. ". EVANS Co.
81 Broadway, New York.
New York, my lS-2aB3n
TAUTION.-We beg leave to caution pmrcha-
" scrs of our choice DIP HDAuAHahhhh
WHISTLES against the deception ana FrHy irahu
which ~ ,rsctced by certain parties IN tin. city
and in Baltimore. who have appropriated I" theih,
selye. cxuct copies VI the Star Erandi, lo"g "''"
and desiyned by us 10 distinguish our ola thsSs
We can assure our friends and customers, thai the
upriyalled quality. everywhere acknowledged. "i
o,.. choice OLD WHISTLES, cannot he c'luniled
by these ,ns piolis invaders OF our rights.
Our new acknowledgement. GIBsoNToN MILLS, on
the M.nongahela River, giyer q. gneq"alled taeiii
i;e. for making Whiskeyof tho choirett s'"!. from
rualiel .a., kilndried grain. IN,
Purchaserf u ~; Prd Whiskies will please t"
nsfice. The xord' hiIRseSGos sl!fhS anu jon, "'S
sas, SoSs Co., pre- inserted IN n: h Af;s F'"nd'
which w now adopt; and We deep il DUTY 10 our
custouers and oHr.s|yes, TO give notice, hat We
will prosecute and expose snT person Of persons
who may hereafter copy or nse onr brand.
JOHN GIBSON, SONS 4 co.
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w I'd RIDa.iEV. HAMPTON : 90.
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lNNGLISH AND AMERICAN GRASS
IL SCYTHES.-We have still on hand q supply
oil genuine English Grass Scythes; also, the cclc
brated Harris American Scythc-, for sale by the
dozen singly.
W. JOHN r CREIGUTON IS King-St
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IN BBLS. FAMILY FLOUR
Nv - bblS. Extra
100 bblS. super g from new Wheat in
store and constantly receiving at the lowest cash
prices all warranted by ISAAC PAUL,
~ 81 corner Queen and Union SITS.
TINEAS.-An Invoice of Gunpowdrr. Imperial,
i and Young II son TEAS, part Of fine quality,
for sale by VIM. II. FOWLE & son,
is ~ No. I. South Wharves.
ERRING.--lj0 bbls No. Eastern Herring
i i and Alewives, for sale by
iyl3 WHEAT 4 BRO.
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GROCERIES. &c.
blackjack, MARSHALL, & CO.,
ROGERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,


DEALERS IL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
LIQEORS. WIVES. TEAS. SEGARS, DE-, de-,
Blacklock's Wharf. Alexandria, Virginia.
Lave i'll store, ana are daily expecting per
l. Il SclrS. Rescue and Statesman from New ork,
and steam Packets from Philadelphia one OF the
largest and best selected STOCKS OF GOODS,
ever offered in this market, to which We invite the
attention of the trade generally. Wenam in part:
SUGARS, MOLASSES, COFFEE.
TEAS.-l5O chests Gunpowder. Imperial, and
Young Hyson, and - chests Black Teas
CANDLES.-2o0 boxes Adamantine and sperm.
and 275 boxes Mould Candles.
SUNDRIES.--lOO boxes Starch; 50 assorted
Candy: 500 bags assorted shot: 100 nests tubs
$50 doz Painted Buckets: 10 tierces Cider Vinegar:
&c. &c.
They have. also. on hand. a full stock of Ii
QUORS; WHlSkEY: BRANDlES; WINES
also, TOBACCO, SEGARS. 81. NH %
MARSHALL 4 WARD are now receiving their
wi Spring Supple. Of Family GROCERIES. To
which they invite the attention ot their customers
and dealers generally
10 hhds prime =. r. Sugar
10 common do do
20 bhls. Yellow and c. Yellow Sugar
10 boxes lowering 4 Co.'S Loaf do
10 bbls. Crushed and formulated do
10 Patent Cnt Loaf do
10 Sugar House Syrup do
10 Golden Syrup
IS bags Rio and Laguyra Coffee
IL Old Government Java do
Old Brown Government Java do
90 chests Gunpowdcr Tea part prime
100 boxes Patent Sperm. Solar Sperm. Adaman-
tine, and Hydraulic pressed Candles
Is do do. jenkins Mould Candies
500 sacks q. A. Salt, 200 10. Marshall do: 100
do. Ashton's do. Pine Apple and English Dairy
Cheese, PEPPER Pimento Starch. Rice. Soda Gin
ger, and all articles usually found in Grocery
establishments.
yzes- No. II King Street. Aieranari". apl2
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SPRING GOODS.
w. & A. MURRAY, Merchant TailOrs,
A RE now receiving their SPRING GOODS or
"A would invite all in want of any thing in ti,'
line Ia give them " raI NIB ."
ID ECElNED un assortment of very hani'unr
LIZ new style DRILLINGS. Also, fine ALPA,.
CA and LINEN COATS-yery low for casb.
jeI8 W. ID. MASSEY, No. 90 Hiug,i
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EXCELSlOK DEBURG.--i have now in store
II full supply of this popular MANI kh, con-
tanning & per- re"t. Am"""'", o"d 81 ps' fbnt ;
Bone Phn.i,L"ie 4j Lime. As crop grower ana
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nEKtVIAN GIAN0.--A cargo Of No. Pc
RUVIAN GthNO, just received from the
Agent, of the Peruvian Golernment. and tor sale
n, nwe,t rates, JAMES G. NEVETT,
NH "A supo,ita Pioneer Mills.
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T A RREWIS

Alexandria. Va. jy lin
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CUPER PHOSPHATE OF LINE and
- PULVERIZED BOHE-
These valuable fertilizers. always on baud, hna
for sale 10y WIN. III. FoW LIZ sun
NH 10 No. South Nhnrves.
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w 4 A. MURRAY, MERCHANT TAHOh%
w. NJ. lO3 King Mr'n. have just rcccnr
full and complete assortment of FAIL An!
WINTER GOODS, consisting of French tl"rt.
Csssiueres, Nestings. and Gentlemen furni'bl.
Goods generally. They are prepared to rtcrA'
orders. and furnish Goods, made in the best mar
ner, and Of the most approved styles. They ir'rT
the attention of their customers. and tie publ
generally. sep
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-05

The !Spsritua! Register has recently published
s2ns statistics, wherein the total number of Spir
isuaiists in the United States is estimated at l..
2S4 co. and 10 the whole world at ,q+0, 600
Gsine is credited with 10000; New Hampshire
With 10000; Vermont %, 900; Massachusetts 100,
coo; Rhode Island 5000, Connecticut % 900; and
Hsw York 10000. The Register gives the names
Of 3l9 public speakers. aud 23s professional n,edi.
ums. The literature OF the profession comprises
90 books aud pamphlets, six vsekies, three semi
veseiiss and four monthies. These figures arc
not, probably, exaggerated, and that spirituslism
prevails to an almost incredible extent In this
country Is beyond all question. Among the other
nnonstrosities which have grown cut of this su-
pers:'tion. is tho spiritual wiiesyst.m, q greater
saomination than Mormonism. We are glad to
perceive that j: is no: in the "barbatous and m.
"fur.tcd South" that this, or any other like de.
mCrnlI7 ing bumbug prevails
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-05

ranay ~oeSr~ rrpruArv :
Ene new N.i,soad scheme.

Ene Aew Nsi,road scheme.
The people OF Bruhswiek have tast he'a
mS.'ngs gu the subject OF a proposed 80
f'3m s"snc point on the Raleigh and aas.'"
ad In North Carolina - unite WIN 'ue
1iil Railroad 90 Appoma.tox River, OF wv
e,ush Side Railroad l. o. to give them conmun''
cation with Richmond by the forner, or fe'e'''
harr nv the latter junction. The hrst meeting
was held al Ebeneser Academy IN BrunswicS, on
She Iath January, of which, Vim. ". Tally Was
ehsrmaa and s. X. Lucy secretary, and the aeeot
was held al L,wenocviile. (Bsunswick c. II y Of
which ,. Raveuscroft Jones Vas chairman, AID
D. \, royuor secretary. Resolutions were adopt
e at these two meetings. declaring the desermi-
nation a The people OF Brunswick to seek Rail-
rbst connection by one or other Of the routes
named with Richmond or Petersburg. At the
last neati0< a committee was appointed TO con-
sleg the whcle subjec, aud report to a nesting tf
De held st Brunswick February Court. TINS con-
rn'steo consists OF Mcssrs G. T.. Rives, E. fraser'
IF. Isaes, D. T. roynor. ". W. Tsi'sy, a. H.
Lsw!s, d. 7. Claiborne, Jr-, r. B. wilkes Dr. W. :
Prince. T. n. Turpbui, and j. RaVenseroit
Jones
The citizens Of Brunswick are much interested
10 the scheme, and as they are men OF means, as
we'll as Intelligence and influence. We shall not
sec thpaoeoheG Nltdou' s''"pS eh'i'' A"e
propositions nov coming from sosth Side Vir'
Einia and North Carolina, will lead to moro
thoreugh csn'assog Of the wealth and resources
81 TIE noble country to which they refer. We
ere here too poorly informed with regard to II
II ia oniy since the Danviile Railroad started
.ha, people have begun to open their eyes IL
that direction, and even now, they have not learn
sd ,hs hall OF valley to which the James River
Valley is very greatly inferior, whether we regart
f.sersent or jts resources
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fscra Nu,iifc~x,on Ahead

Or the q inst, Mr.. Powell, black republican
presented q ps.iiion in the lower branch OF tn.
New York Legislature. asking for q Law for the
better security CT personal liberty by preventing
ths rendition of fugitive slaves, and moved its 70
ference 20 sspscia! committee. Mr.. C. S. Spencer
OF she sas party. spoke In favor of the reference.
and expressed tho hope that New York, like YER
mont aud sacnusetts, would At least pas. la
TO pre'snt the enforcement OF the "vile and IN
constitutional slave Law" within the limits of the
State. The motion referring the petition to q
special committee was carried. Such a Law, il
pasaed. will nulify the constitution and the laws
Of Congress, aud bring about, before long, direct
eeIsi0e be.ween the Federal I'd State authoritis.
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4 Test OF Sincerity.

There hss been great deal of talk In tho House
Of Representatives. lately about retrenchment and
,efarm. On Wednesday, Mr.. Leteher proposed tn.
following anne adment TO the General Appronria,
ton btil:
TO strike out the word mileage and in,ert
tbs necessary and actual expenses Of travelling
g ne most direct route from their homes to the
capital"
Hare is a chance for members Of Congress. to
denoos!rate their sincerity and honesty. Tho
present plan Of mileage, allowing in many case,
thousands where only hundreds are expended. IL
lille batter than downright robbery.
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The Homestead Bill

bill making free gift of one hundred and
sixty acres OF the public lands to every actual cit.
"sR or haifcitizsn settler, the head Of a family.
"ho may ss.tls on the same and cultivate farm,
has passed the House Of Representatives. We
agree with . contemporary, that the next bill
ought 20 be bill provide the settler with horse
AID COW The Presidency for 1860 must be attend.
VI to, even though the ultimate, and not very
remote Consequence be tho levviug Of direst take,
Yer tie support Of the General Government. O.
*iish4 sppsndases of q Republic, mono are so ex.
PeosiFs as politicians and demsgogues Whose
hydrs headed influence Is more costly and dsstrne
eve taan the iron SWAY Of a despotism
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-05

The Virginia Military Institute at Lexington,
sunbers now 10 Cadets. There are at Washing.
iou College seveuty Students. This Is one Of the
Oldest Of our literary institutions, aud its stu
dsnts are dne body Of young msn, who do credit
by their talents and application the instruc lions
oftke faithful and competent professors.
rule has been adopted by which the doors of
'hs Virgins Military Institute are aow open to the
natives o! othsr States as well As Virginia. This
vii. bring large accession OF Cadets from States
sonth of us, 10 which there are numbers anxious
10 enjoy the advantages of this far famed in.titu
zion, an institution which promotes the develop
men. Of mind and body, rendering both vigorous
shd hardy, and prepared to grspple intelIgently
and inantslly with the realities and hardships Of
life. Wa learn that 1t 10 in contemplation to add
several new departments to the circle of studies
Gow pursued hero. Col. Smith, the able and in.
donitsbis Superintendent, has lately returned
from an extensive European tour, in which be Wis
ttsi all the principal military schools OF the old
Eori. This tour Of observation will, We have no
doubt ba Of much practical value and interest TO
bis pupils.
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Legislation for Ne~s Rov.

biii has passed the New York Lsgi,I,tpr.
which prohibits managers Of theatre, in thu,
state from admitting minor to the thss,reu,,a.,
accompanied BY IN adult This law Is said 10 h,
a'msd at the news boys, who are great theatre.
soers, but 1t 10 considered doubtful whether ,h.
manager can discriminate between such "old bow,
and young nen. Tas New York Legislature hs,
lived to little purpose If II supposes tina, Their. are
any minors nowadays. The journals Of N. Yorh
come TO the aid Of the news boys, who are said 70
DO smart, sascy, enterprising, and, in general
faithful and hoDest. Mr. John Kelly, the prs.e.
sheriff Of New York county, began bis life a. ,
uaUs how
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WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

WARRINGTON, Feb. There was grand ball at
the house Of Senator Douglas, last night, notice.
able from the fact that pear;y all Southarn MEM
bers were present..
The Senate Committee on Territories have de-
clared agains. a Territorial government for Colo
The House Committee on Territories to-day res
jected the recommendation of the President for q
protectorate over Sonora ard chihuahua. II also
postponed the Oregon and Washington war debt,
which involves 81 600 600, until the next session.
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Roanoke Valley Raiiro.a

The fetersburgers have resolved 70 call a meet
ins OF citizens. az an carly day. TO take measure
Tor the extension of the road from ClarksyiIIe I,
blacks aud Whites. 1t behooves the friends OF
me heysvitls extension TO be up asd doing. W,
have already demonstrated the vast importance Of
th's improvement to Richmond On the lo,h
instant, vote will be taken in the city on the
question ofsuthori2nx a subscription Of 800, 900
% the part OF tbs Cosncil to this vitality i'm.
porsant measure. We hope 1t will be carried
Without dlsseatips voice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-05

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb 3 -Gray's machine sbops
In Bristol were destroyed by Ere this morning.
Loss $l2 600.
The Exchange Hotel. in this city was also Blu. nj
this morning, Most of tbs furniture was saved,
but the building was entirely destroyed. In It
were shoe store and a frui. store but the goods
Ia them were mostly saved. The Insurance is
nearly s. $50, which will nearly cover the loss
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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Stnats.-The COMMITTEES
on Territories reported bills for territorial govern
meuts for Arizona and Dakota.
An ect was passed asserting to the law Of Mis-.
souri, for the application of the reserved two per
cent land fund of that State.
The Committee on Public Lands reported back
favorably the Homestead bill.
A bill for the relief Of the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad was passed.
Tho private bill for the relief of the captives OF
the brig General Armstrong, was passed-ayes
q, nays11
H0us. Mr.. Branch introduced a resolution,
which was passed, directing the Secretary of the
Treasury to report plan to obtain and publish
statistics Of the coast trade
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DIED.,

On the morning Of the 4ih Of Feb. at 10 minutes
before O'clock at his residence lTth street. after
. panfnl and protracted Illness which he bore with
Christian forti;ude, JAMES Ii: GOODMAN. IN the
t2d year Of his age wing kind and devoted wife
and numerous friends 10 mourn their loss.
Farewell farewell, my husband dear
90 revel in thy Saviours arms
Till the last trump Oh all greet thy ear,
Then rise in all Thy heavenly charms.
His funeral sermon will be preached to-day (aat
urday) at o'clock, p Nj, at Wesley Chapel. The
friends and acqusinarces Of the family respect
fully invited to attend
HA-At the same time and place will be preached
the funeral sermon of MARTHA A ADAMS, sister
In law of the above deceased.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-05

The lectures q Rev Or. BHrHusS before 'oe
Y Jung Mems Christian Association ought to ara"
CT wded houses. lie Is one Of the best lecturers,
a one Of the most eiegan, and entertaining q
public speakers 10 the country. BE ma"
Of real merit, and fae specimen OF the so~'a'.n
conservative Of the oidsn time. We bespeaS lot
him a fall house and q e7raisI creating.
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Grand concerts.

We call attention to the rich operate treat
~bich distinguished artists of the New York Acat
emy Of Music will give at the Mechanics Institute
N next thursday and Friday nights. The mere
announcement, Of the array Of musical talent OF
hat occasion, will ensure crowded houses.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-05

Hon. sherrsrd Clemens has written aletter de-
ciining to submit to . convection In his distric'
unless it is postponed until May.
There were only Is deaths in Norfolk, Va, du-
ring the mouth Of January.
Flfty-one mechanics were discharged from the
Gos2ort Navy Yard on Thursday last.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-05

int late speech in Congress, Mr.. srsrnsse, O
Georgia, ssid that the expenses of the Gsvernmsp
IN lse wers only thirty millions per annun.-
The expenses of the Mexican war we're a ity-shrec
millions and now, In time Of peace, the estimates
vera ssvsnty-three millions. Hs believed forty
millions an abundance for the national ax peuses.
In tie asxicAn war, We he'd sixty.three thou
aaad soldiers 10 the field a. a distance Of two
sheussnd miies from orr ssat of Government
Asa now, Ia time Of profound psaes, our expense.
are twsn.y millions greater