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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Serious Chargs.-Op Saturday last SAMUEL
PHTERs, charged with stealing a quantity Of
metals from The Richmond and PeiersbuTs
railroad Company, within the past six months
and l.. III. Leolard, with receiving he sails
knowing them 10 have been stolen, were again
before the Mayer MIR. Whitaker, one OF The
witnesses examined on Friday, stated that ite
had seen Peters send from the shol, a single
box that weighed ~ pounds, and that he sup
posed the metals III il to be worth al least ten
cents per pound This single case, therefore,
was enough to make the offence grand larceny
The Mayor, after a bret consultation with the
prisoners counsel, sent them both on to the
Hustings Court to answer for felony. An ap-
plication was next submitted for bail for roth
parties. The Mayor thought it was possi BILE that
Leonard had bought the etais without know.
ing they were stolen, and therefore admitted
him to bail for his appearance and to answer.
Ga the part of Peters, however, the motion was
rejected and he was committed to prison. 1t is
proper to say, for Peters, that be claims to
have had authority from the Superintendent
to sell the old metals, and that he had received
no money from Leonard. the purchaser, leav-
ing his indebtedness to be settled by the proper
authorities. Whether true or not can be learn
ed on the return of Mr.. Wynne, who is now in
Minnesota, where he has been summoned to
attend the u. S. Court.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Hastings Ccsrt.--The only criminal case dis
posed of last Saturday was that Of VIM. Con-
ners and Jno. Cronin, two lads, charged with
breaking into one of James Thomas tobacco
factories on the 18th OF September, and stealing
$40 worth of tobacco. The evidence ofgult was
SO conclusive, that the Court could do nothing
less than send the parties on TO the Circuit
Court, small as they Were, for felony. After
their decision had been made, yonng Conners,
with the daring of an Older thief desired TO
know why it was that they had been sent on
BY the Mayor, when cne Of their confederates
had been released; ana suggested that il he
had some one 10 faint ard cry for him, or to
pay his honor q pile Of "hush money! he too
might have been discharged. But as he had no
me'har, sister, or friend 10 iptercede or pay.
lie was given up To the hardness Of The law
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Habeos Corpas.-In the case of Samuel Pe-
ters arrested on the charge of stealing SEQ
worth of metals from the Richmond and pc.
tersburg Railroad Company, sent on to the
Hustings Court by the Mayor and bail re-
fused, an application for bail will be arguet
before Judge Meredith to-day
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

AN ingenious TRIrLE.--The Lancaster 70 ]
Eagle describes miniature machine shop
which Mr.. A. r. Mason, of Basil, made with
his pen-knife. The shop is fully equipped and
in working order, and formed recreation work
of Mr.. nj Is leisure hours during the past year
The size of the frame work is about four by
five feet, in which stands small locomotive
in complete trim; double engine. circular
saw, morticing apparatus, &c in fact, the
whole building is filled throughout with ma
chinery, all OF which runs by the turning Of D
single crank
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

CHALLENGE REFUSED. - Colonel Thomas
Henry, formerly Of the United States army,
but more recently Of Walkers NIcaraguan
army, challenged Colonel Frank Anserson, at
New Orleans. last week. The latter re lissed
TO fight, on the ground that he had never In
iured Col Henry
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

The Exhibition. to open on Wednesday night,
at Mechanics Institute Hall, cannot fail TO
prove highly attractive, as the collection al
ready made is of an unusually interesting
character This evening the Hall will Close,
so as to allow time to arrange and classify the
articles, and it is therefore hoped that all who
goods and machinery into the hall soon to-
day as possible. Many of our large manufac-
turing establishments have yet contributed
nothing to this general collection of Virginia,
but it is not yet too late to make a display, and
to show their interest in cause which should
be dear to every lover of Richmond. Balti-
more. Philadelphia apd New York are repre-
sentei. Are our cabinet makers, marble-work-
ers hatters. and stone cutters afraid to show
their heads or do they prefer TO yield the
palm without struggle We shall see.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Shooting.-In the Circuit Court on Satur-
day last, the case of John III. Melton, indicted
Tor feioniousiy shooting O. p. Smms, on the
a0th OF September, was called and coltinued.
until the spring term.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Closing the Wesk.-On Saturday night last
in the eastern part of the city--were kept in
business by the scores of inebriates who had
loaded themselves with "ri1ie-nippers," and
were firing away at every passer-by. Among
this number was Catherine Gathright, a stu
pid, half crazy white woman, who was stalk
ing the streets in search of 4 lodging place, she
having absented herself from the poor use,
without leave, and declined to return. Next
was the case of Daniel Mccormick, glorionsly
drunk, and asleep in q passage-way. Then
came Maggie Martin filled to her chin with
fire-water, and blowing off steam like high
pressure in gale Next to her was S. o.
Croughuse, tolerably tight and very noisy.
Then Henry Copeland was discovered asleep
on the market bench. And, last Of all, was
William N. Perrin, with load Of bricks in
his hat, and his tongue going like a steam
whistle at q crossing All were locked up for
the disposal of the Mayor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Bsautg aad fhe B,est'' is the fairy specta-
Gle now attracting the attention aud wianing
the applause OF our play-goers, hundreds Of
whom are nightly -croweias the theatre 10
witness the gorgeous and enchanting scenes,
and to see Maggie Mitchell in her personafisn n
of Beauty and to hear her siiyery warblings
in eniiyeniug songs. Previous 10 the spec tacle.
!. Maggie = appears as Carlos . Ia the heaufi.
full drama sf@ Asmodens or the Little Devils
tact and marked ability. III you wish 10 en-.
joy rich scenery. hne aching, and .concord
ofsweet sounds = as they pour forth from the
lips Of Richmondi fayoritc, attend The theAtre
tonight.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

To be Argaed-The motion 10 set aside the
verdict in the case of Edward Argentine, con-
vlcfed of forgery, and his punishment ixed at
eight years in the peniten tiary. will be argued
before Judge Meredith to-day
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Episcopal Mnttsrs.--It WILDE Observed hv
The report Of Saturday $ proceeding, that tha
House of Deputies has determined +, hoad
night sessions on and after Tuesday. A reso-
luton to adjourn sine die on Friday next. was
laid ON the table, but win probably be called
up to-day or tomorrow.
A report Is current that the Housr Of Bish-
ops, day or two since, declined 10 restore
Bisnop Onderdonk, by a vote of % to @. Tho
matter, II is said, was disposed OF quietly,
without discussion. We cannot vouch for the
correctness of The report, as nothing has been
made known officially. -
Several eminent Bishops and Ciergymen
preached yesterday, to large conerrgatioi1s. II,
the various Churches. 9lss'1e = 81
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Grasd coaeeu.--The lovers Of eood music
Will bear In mind the fact that Mr.. Charles
Elliott violinist assistsd BY Madame Honavi-
the celebrated tenor singer, and other talented
arsistes, " I'll give grand vocal and instrN-
mental 60 aceyt a. Coyiathian HAIL to-nnrxow
night. Prof Elliots has ihe xepntalton "
Madame B0navitA ma 6lenoF 0eosU 6ye no
well knoWn to0ux Wuetcat conls6unifY 1ouoo1
any commendAlton - oax hanG1 y. s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

NORTH CAROLINA OPPosrTI0N CONVENTION,
The Opposition party Of North Carolina have
called State Ion. to meet In haieagn
for the campaign Of 1850.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17
&iflIlaond 8ispalf
L1RMs or ADvKRTIsf'lr'ii'iis'., q

Eseayed from III p>nff<af i4,u A,v........a.
sunderland, sent - 1he PeEitsntiarx ~ -
q q Noysmber LAST for seyeatsssl yesrs -.
the murder Of Patrick Colbert masss = sis sgs
sscape rom prison about o'clock lasf Sas,sts ~
his cell window After getting i,a ~. q
yard ne sealed the walls by means 81 rcs. rrs.
made with shoe thread and leather an r.ss ,isv
Lne inner Kuard Of the prison seems 4, hsy. W.
shs notnlne OF the escape, but the guard Is
MIN twice. but did not strike hira. suarisrs ~
lana worked at the shoe making bs,s siness ma
py mat means got thread ana leather 10 form
ms rope. onf how he obtained the necessary
known. The same prisoner escaped from saIi
once but was afterwards captured, and AZ fie =
very fond OF his toddy, IL viii be q little sur.
prising ii he is not again arrested.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

New ORDER-A new Order hss heen e..
tablished AT Indianapolis styled the .IadWen-
dent Order Of Exqaisites.s The rsgalia cons
sists of Meersehaum pipe, y pair " gold
srectaeies, yellow kid gloyes and piece u
~ hire satin
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17
TnE EREsoH Pnnss law n,snAncr Z

The Cicu Docket in the Hus stings Conrt will
be called this morning az II O'Clock, aud she
misdemeanor docket on Thursday next
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

4 Iaty yCaHgas--Hanibal, slave 10 Joseph bills
was arraigned before the Mayor las Sa tur,i.ey.
TO answer the charge OF stealing d silver wlte5s
from another servant. The thief in his NJ xye-
~ TO get rid of his gotten treasure traded IL
70 white boy for an inferior WATCH aud thus
betrayed himself into the meshes OF the law.
After hearing the evidence, Hannibal was sent
to the valley, there to be we'll striped Tor taxi
ing possession OF that which did not belong 10
him, and selling it to another person. 80.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

RI Mrs. J. A. Williams, Nj. d.. effers her
services 10 those OF her own sex, and tu children
WHO may need medical advice or attendance.
Especial attention given to the management oi
female diseases, and dspiacemsnts.
Those wishing interview at their residence,
can address Post- Office, Box SAT.
=, ,hEsiDEscE on Clay, between 4th and 18th streets,
Richmond, Va. &c 4-Ims
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

ern Whig. in an an article on slresands fo-
tato Crop" says that the success OF this years
planting Of the Celtic escuienI has far exceeded
That of any season since the famine, and Will
almost equal the celebrated turn out Of le32.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

Prosperous CoNpiTIos.-The gain in ira.
vel on the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad
for September, 1859, over the same month in
1855, is over 5000, ard there are several re-
turns yet to come in. The gain la outward
freight from Petersburg, the same myt.sh
was about 81, 500.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17
nA New Fall Goods.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
TO TIE LADIES, ALL HOUSEKEEPERSA AND

to III = IsAUIEs 2 u IlLytIto I'm LLI LatsS AIN d
FARMERS.
Our assortment is nov complete of all s:y les oi
rich DRESS GOODS, ,ENBROlDERIESa ard LAC Z
GOODS; real Laces. at lower prices than ever be-
fore; Cloth and Velvet CLOAKS, the best assort-
ment and cheaper than ever had them before;
Stella. Broche, French Wool and common Plaid
SHAWLS.
LINEN SHEETlNGS;
Table Damasks; Towelin-s; Napkins; Fnrntare
Prints; Table Covers. and I'LL kinds of P1tANFA-
TON GOODS, in Sleeps Gre.s, Fuied Cloths,
Kerse;s and Linsess, of the most approved kinds
and ~ the lowest prices.
Sc 2o-ts SAaI'L NJ. PRICE & CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-17

IA Great Bargains
FOR CASH, AT
PERKINS & co.'s,
No. 14i, EAGLE SQUARE.
4s Bleaehed g = at61.
Super - 4" at cents
Inc best a. evef.seid here. at 121 ctss
100 p's Fast Cold PRINTS. AT "a cents
Bes! Eeslish aad American PRINTS, at II cents
" ~ FAi.tNTIASa and DELAINES at l212 cts.
Rich Paris DELAINES. al G21s cts, worth ~ cts
DIR ESs SILKS very cheap
2 vert Rich SILK ROBES. at S35. worth s45
KID GLOVES, as good AZ Aiexander's at Is cts.
Best l04 Bicached sHEETlNGS. at 2s cts.
PERKINS * CO.
se l9-ts No. l4l Eagle Square.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

The SCoLD.-There were not long since,
two youths, male and female, who were 80
afectionately attached that it appeared to
them that they could not live happy without
each other. and consequently they soon be-
came man and wife. But it is always the
case with both men and women, that du ring
courtship they keep concealed many little
traits and qualities which after marriage
soon discover themselves, and the defects of
the parties are both mutually known. The
husband soon learned that his wife with all
her beauty possessed also an evil and fcorch-
ing tongue, which the slightest cause set in
motion. She loved her husband with all
her soul, and of this he was sensible; but he
was of choleric disposition, and sometimes
replied to bis wife's upbraidings in manner
which he was afterwards sorry for.
To free himself from home, and while
wandering hither and thither in company
with friends. he became addicted to the bot
tie. On his return at evening, after having
decided upon the quality of various wines,
with swollen eyes and stammering tongue,
one may well imagine the reception she gave
him. As soon she heard the key turn in the
door, she would station herself at the top Of
the stairs and ovcrwhelm him with torrent
of reproaches. He half stunned with the
clamor, and stupefed with the wine in his
head, after some efforts at retorting in her
own style, would sneak off to bed. Fl.
nally the evil increased to such degree that
that they saw each othsr little, for the drum
ken husband slept by himself, and sometimes
did not even come home all night, but slept
in a tavern. The wife in despair went to q
"glftsd lady," and ssksd advice OF her.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29
lFor the Free Press.

| Hessrs. Editors:
The Tines OF Friday morning con.
graduates the public that the Railroad question i.
LIKELY to emerge from the confusion and uncer.
tainty which have. thus far enveloped it, In the
mind Of any honest man there is not there has not
been, there cannot be, any confusion on this sub
ject excspt what the interested parties and their
newspaper and lobby agents have invented and eo,
up, for the very purpose OF confusing; it-bv IL.
norins the very duty ineumbsp; on these Railroad
people as honest men AID citizens, and by getting
up false and idle Issues TO draw of attention from
the true and only issue in the case
The Vt E. Canads Rail Road Company have
taken their ground They have announced 10
the people of tha Sta:e that TREY WILL NOT BuIlD
the connection which they engaged 10 do by &C
eeptins the Charter Of ls45 and which again thew
solernnly pledged themselves to do by direct
vote OF the Company in adopting the act OF 1s5s'
They unequiyocally declare that they will incur
the forfeiture of their charter rather than fulfill
their obligations. They tell the people ''we
adopted the contract 50 far its provisions were
beneficial to US, we repudiate il go far as it is
inconvenient to US; for the first time in our his
tory they unfurl the black aag Of KEPuDrArloy
in Vermont, and men Of wealth, influence ard
standing in the State and out Of it, set the exam.
pie which every citizen has equal right to prac-
tiee in his private transactir-e
This course is adopted upon the calculation
that they ia5use the mex Legislature to repeal
the ac; Of 1855 Their agents are busy in inau-
encing the nominating conventions hacknied
lobby men are in motion over the Stato,-looal in
terests are stimulated by promising now railroads,
and Senators and representatives are sought Co be
brought into the Legislature the distinct
ground that they will 20 for the repeal Of the act
of 1855.
The question Is not WHERE the connection shall
be built but whether there shall be Any coyNEc- /
TIoN At ALL; ard all the talk about this line
or the other can only TO divide and distract
the opponents of the outrage, and to create the
very incertitude and confusion" the Tunes affects
80 to deplore. We are told OF what Burlington |
asks"-as though only her local interest was in
question. This language is calculated to
rouse prejudices and animosities, and
to strip this great question Of REPUTATION Of its
real dignity and Importance. 1t interests Bur
lington but it equally interests the whole West
ern side of the Mountains which like the Eastern,
by the ori inal understanding on this subject,
10 have the command Of its natural resources /
and territory, for the maintenance in all time to
.ome, Of its own Railroad communications; and
very citizen Of Vermont is equally and forever
Interested in maintaining justice, in preventing
og g-rolling combinations in the Legislature, and
inally the long purse Of powerful corporations
rom being thrown, Brennus-like, into the scale.
o corruptly control the Legislature ofthe State.
HONESTY
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

The CRoPs.-The wheat crop has gener-
ally been harvested throughout the country,
and sufficient is known to make careful es-
innate Of this important staple, We find
in the y. Y Coar,o- + EaYnirer many sta
tistics in regard to it. from which we extract
the following
In New England the area was not larger
than in previous wears, aud the crop is not
harvested, but promises by its superior quail
ity return equal perhaps TO any previous
year. In New York. the crop is generally
excellent, but in some few counties COM
plant is made. In Pennsylvania and New
Jersey the breadth of lard and the yield per
acre have never been as great. In Virginia
and North Carolina the quality is superior,
the land Sown rather above the average, and
the yield fully ten per cent over an average
good crop. Tennessee and Kentucky have
largely increased their breadth of land sown.
and the yield per acre is above the average.
In OH, returns OF the wheat crop estimate
the yield at over % 900 ,000 ii bushels, how
ing that Notwithstanding the frost, which
was more severe IN this State than any other,
the yield will be larger than ever before by
lures exist as in Ohio, with perhaps less loss
by frost. In Illinois the yield will be thirty
per cent greater than ever before. In Iowa
there is no complaint made either OF yield
OF of quality In Wisconsin and Minnesota
STIut0T wheat IS very nne, and the
Spring Wheat promises well but it is not
yet secure. In Michigan complaints have
been made. but they have local foundation.
The whole crop is estimated at two hundred
and one million bushels. Last years crop
WAS nearly Ia 600 600 bushels and that of
lS57 $50 900 900. The amount If land cul
tiyited to wheat is one third mor than in
1853, when the last official ;.Iarn, were
made to the Patent Office
1t should be remoIu .r-d '.. rh" reports
of the failure or exec r'.. ere almost
invariably exagg,Itf.. zen found
that unless an aplar .' l1ilurc takes
place, the diifcrcn. r'T0 crops rare
ly exceeds forty b.. q. netween a small
crop and an a,..,-- ,"rutv per cent.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

I From this dealer in forbidden knowIedoe abs
obtained phial of very limpid water which
said had been brought from beyond the seas
Dy a pilgrim OF the greatest virtue and holi-
ness, with the instruction, that when her
hnsoand came home she must Immediately
hll her mouth with it, taking great care
neither to swallow nor spit it out, but keep
ner mouth closed. The lady thanked her
cordially and then hastened home to await
the arrival OF her husband, and make trial
OF the virtues of the water.
Ar length the husband. with fear and dread
enters the house, and is astonIshed to find
his wife, whose mouth was full of the charm
ed water, perfectly quiet. He addresses a
iew words to her, but she says nothing. The
husband became pleasant; she SAYS to herself
behold the effects of the charmed water. and
is deilghted. Her husband asks her what
mas happened: and she acts courteous and
looks pleasant. but makes no reply. Peace
Is soon made between them The water last
ed many days, during which time they lived
as harmonious as doves. The husband vent
not abroad, but found happiness at home.
but at last the water of the vial was exhaust
cd, and soon again they were in the field of
domestic strife. The wife again repaired to
the gifted lady" But tins one said
Alas tho vase in which kept the water
Is broken ~ What is to be done?" asked
the other
Hold your mouth" replied the sybil,
exactly as if YOU had the water in it. and
your success will be the same
Every person similarly situated is advised
to make the experiment. Every sort of wat
er IS believed to be equally good, aud even
without water it il thought the same end
may be obtained
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

IRE LATE BALLOON VoYAGE. Mr.. eager.
one Of the three aeronauts who managed the
recent balloon ascension from ST. Louis, has
published the following card correct ng some
mlsstatementS which have been made in some
OF the papers. We heartily concur in the
concluding expression of desire that a full
| account Of the excursion shall be written out
and published over the signatur,s Of th4
! aerOnauts:
To The Editor ofthe Netc York Tribune:
Sir: Having noticed the many articles pub
llshed in various journals i'm reference 70 the
aerial voyage from St. Louis, many of which
are incorrect, and do much injustice to the
several parties, | would respectfully ask you
Tor myself, TO make some corrections
An account was published in the Troy
! ImleS, and copied into your own and other
| papers, as my account. and in Frank Leslie S
Illustrated as an account of the voyage in
my own words" That account was not
written by me, and it does Mr. Wise much
injustice, as it represents him as using Ian
guage which he did not use, and many other
declarations which are therein contained are
lar from being my own words That ac-
count was first published In the Troy Times.
and CLEANED by their reporter from about ten
minutes conversa ton with myself and the
account Of Mr.. John Wise, as published in
the Albany Journal. The Troy Times did
me the favor in their next edition TO say that
ut was not, as many supposed, written by
me; but as it has been 80 extensively copied
into the various journals, feel that Justice
TO all parties interested demands of me this
explanation
1t has also been stated that furnished the
capital for the enterprise, and that the ride
had cost me $4,000, both of which state
ments are far from correct. The capital for
building this air-ship was furnished by FIVE
persons; and so far from the voyage costing
10000. although the balloon was wrecked in
her descent TO the vIrth, she can hA -.,al4
good as when she started nPon the voyage
for "A sum not exceeding $500. The interest
the public have felt in this great enterprise
seems to me to demand of US who were in
timately connected in carrying it out cor
rect statement Of its whole history, from its
first inception to the termination of our
voyage; and | feel earnestly desirous that
such statement should be given 10 the public
over the signatures Of Mr.. Wise, Mr.. La
Mountain and myself, both in justice to that
public and to ourselves | have not seen
either Of those gentlemen since we parted for
our several homes. Such sta emeut shall
be given to the public at as early day as
practicable; and at this time | would only
add that l truly hope each one of the parties
interested may be actuated only by such
motives IN every respect as shall tend but to
the advancement of 50 noble a science and art.
Truly yours. o. A. GAGER
New York, July Is, 1859.