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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

SWAPPING NIvEs.-In some of the English
provincial towns the barbarous practice OF a
husband bringing his wife TO market with q
halter round her neck and selling her to the
highest bidder ight be witnessed a few years
ago. An Improvement upon this system has
taken place in Beardstown, Cass CO., Illinois.
Leroy Taylor, a carpenter. and his family, liy-
ing there happy TO all appearances, were visi-
ted in 1857 by sister of Taylors wife, from
Richmond. Indiana. She is described gay,
good looking, and very winning in her ways,
and without exciting suspicion, was noticed to
pay particu lar attention to her brother in law.
Last wear the husband made arrangements
to leave the neighberhood with the ostensibie
object of i'm proving his condition, having more
literally than usual provided for his family
before taking leave. Weeks elapsed without
any tidings of him reaching his wife.
The first intimation received was that he
had repaired to Richmond, Indiana, where
his sister-in-law lived, and Informed her hus-
band that he was on his way to Pittsburgh,
Pa TO visit his mother-in-law. The wife
for her also TO visit her mother, and that she
would go with her brother-in-la law 1t would
be such a favorable time the husband consent
ed. aud the parties prepared for their intended
trip; but instead of visiting Pittsburgh, they
left for parts unknown These facts becom-
ing fully known, the wife, desparing of ever
seeing her husband. brought suit for a divorce
from her husband She has lived in Boards
town until last Monday, industrious and re-
spectacle when she, with her family, started
for indianapolis, Indiana, where her brother
in-law resides, (Mr. VIM. B. Higgins,) who
was so unfortunate as to lose his wife, he hay-
ing also obtained n divorce; and, strange to
say. married Mrs. Taylor. This seems to be a
fair exchange Taylor runs off with Higgins
wife and now Higgins marries Iaylors wife.
Higgins appears to have the best of the BAR
gain-the best woman, and the three children
10 boot.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

The English papers announced the death OF
Mr. James Simpson, the well known lecturer
on Temperance and President of the yegetari-
an society
Frederick Lowensby, landscape painter
committed suicide near Liberty Mills, N. L.,
on the 30th ult., by hanging himself.
Col. Jesse Thornburg, who for many years
represented Randolph county in the North
Carolina Legislature, died on the Goth ult.
Bishop Eastburn, Of Mass, preached In
Portsmouth, Va, yesterday. lie is on his way
to the convention at Richmond.
John Casey, a convict in the New Jersey
State Prison, from Hudson county, hung him.
self in his cell on Tuesday night Isl
Rev. John I. Trone, of the Baltimore Con-
ference, died suddenly in Frederick county,
Va, on the 22d ult.
. A heavy rain fell in Dublin, Ireland, on the
10th ult flooding all the lower streets OF thS
city, and rendering them impassible.
Mary Proctor, resident Of Clarksviiie, Meek
lenburg county, Va, fell dead on MONDAY
last.
The average age Of the IS Episcopal bfsnoPs
who have died since the establishment OF the
Church in America, was Gu years
COL Thomas r Soode Common weaith's Al
torney of Meckianburg county, Va, has re-
signed.
News has arrived Of the death of ex-Presi-
dent caballos, Of Mexico, in Paris
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

The "Old y Spirit Of the Ti,nes.-Among all
the weeklies published in New Iork--and
many of them are of high order-we know
of none whose visits are regularly looked for
ward to with much interest as the goou
"old " Spirit of the Times, now edited ana
published by Messrs. Jones, Thorpe & Hays
To say that it is entirely reliable in turf mat
ters. that il is conducted with marked ability:
and that it is the standard organ OF races ana
racing men in this country, Is but To repeat
what every body has known for the past quar-
ter of century. The "old Spirit of the Times"
was not involved or identified in any way
in the late controversy recently brought before
the public through "Porter's Spirit" ana
Z" Wilkes Spirit of the Times In New YORK
but moving on in the even tenor OF It's way,
has been edifying and enlightening its numer-
ous family on all subjects connected win the
turf and the field, while its contemporaries
We're settling their differences. We are glad
to learn that the subscription list Of the = Old
Sriritn is daily and hourly increasing, and
that its business generally is in "a fourishing
condition Its senior editor, f. E. Jones, Esq,
is expected TO reach Richmond to-day, and as
he will probably attend the various race meet
ings, in order to become acquainted with Vir
ginia turfmen, we cordially commend him TO
their kindest consideration.
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EA New and Elegant Stock of
FALL DRY GOODS
CR L, NS LII w DEIRI ES &. 90 IS

FALL DRY GOODS
At CRENSH4W, QUARLES y CO.'S,
No. 229, BROAD STREET.
We have just received our entire stock of + ALI
DRY GOODS embracing all the new designs that
are in market this season, and shall commune 20
add to assortment BY every arrival, SO as to
present at all times full and complete stock OF
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC GOODS.
In ladies' Dress Goods, CLOAkS, MANTLES,
SHAWI.S, SKIRTS. EMBR0iDERIES, LACES,
WHITE GOODS, TRIMMINGS, &c, we have z
large and varied selection. and at prices that VIII
suit the most economical buyers.
In gents Goods, we have the largest stock ever
offered such as French and English CLOTHS,
Black and Fancy Cassimeres Riack !, snd ID Fl Fngey ,y
VELVET and SILK VESTINGS. SILK HDkFS.,
TIES and SCARFS, Byron and Garotte CoL-
LARS. Silk and Cambria UMBREIl. AS, MeTlno
aud Wool SHIRTS and DRAWERS, SuSPEN-
DERS, &C.
In chi dren's Goods, we have bright colors IN
small Fisured and Checked Goods, IN all the dill
'inAa la HOUSEKEEPING GOODS our stock cannot
be surpassed.
splendid stock of the hest makes, and Mt low prices
We invite an examination OF our foods as the
Sc 23-lrn CRENSHAW. a UARLES Gu.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

THE SAN JUAN SEIzURE.-The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, writing on
the 30th ult., says:
The statement in the New York Herald that
the island of San Juan is in the joint posses
sion of British and United States forces, is
dscredted at the War Department. There,
and indeed in all official quarters, there seems
to be calm but determined purpose 10 main
tain the rightfulness of our territorial claim
up to the channel of Haro. The interesting
fact is stated in army circles that Arrowsmith's
maps, OF the London edition of lst9, have the
boundary line drawn through the middle of
that channel In the same quarter hear to-
day confirmation OF my dispatch of last even
ing, stating that the British commissioner was
instructed by his government to run the line
through the Rasario channel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03
- NHE ETINES:
SPLENDID STOCK.

THOMAS Z. TRICE & co.
Hare 4ifetb opened, aud viii continue TO add
ty ever, dru.a, iur weeks 70 come, tine largest and
lu.st varied assortment oi FOREIGN AND DO
MtHIiC DRY GOODS whcn 1t mas ever been
the good fortune To- offer 10 the citizens OF Rich
IIund aGi the FiE-ln!a public.
They Tlil attempt no detail If their supply: suf
ice d 10 say. That N elegant SILKS and Sill
hthf.S, tSliHe sGrpasSlustV h"aEtiiul,j every de
srrp' .au ui NUBSTED a,d other ID N F.SS GOODS:
sGy, PaFiuns, PnPialuc,ts. taientlas. Nousanes,
t.areI and pllpu Aleuaos. Fou}qrde, leAtirely
new, taey hats, an HhuHd int stock OF.
Their VI 4 y IiLLA DEPARTMENT viii be
crowded with Tie newest shapes ana choicest fab
Ilrs.
la CURTAIN GOODS. Cornice, Bands Loops
Lace and Muslin Curtains. HamaSks. BrOcatels,
A9reena Nc, &c.. they have full line, and viii
j .te shade up upOn the lowest terms.
!heir Cellar they keep packed to its utmost ca
(Hcits W.fI every article 10 the WY OF + JRNlSh-
IHG GOODS, for servants and labarers, such as
J.. ..u rs, SleeaHgs, D8mashs. Toweiines, Fued
&, tbs, keIseys, Lnseys, Satinctts. Oznaburss,
b.uWn aud Bleached Goods &c, &c, all of which
Vii be- offered at tie very lowest rates.
e lj--GIm IHGS r PRICE &
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

Ficious Dogs are too numerous about the
streets for the good of the public, and ought
to be killed off at once. A little girl as we
are IT, formed, was attacked by an ugly eur at
the corner of 18th and Broad streets, yesterday
morning, and portion of her clothes We're
torn from her person, and she was very much
alarmed. The ordinance concerning dogs Is
almost q dead letter. and should be repealed
or amended In the first place, the police
ought to have the authority to kill every dog
in the city, whether in the streets or In private
not redeemed by their owners, all dogs found
going at large in the streets and not muzzled.
IL some such law as this were passed, every
valuable dog would be licensed and protected,
and the tens of thousands of stray ours that
annoy people by their nightly street serenades
would be Killed. Surely the Council has the
right 10 pass such m ordinance as the one
suggested; and If it has. where Il the objection
TO IL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03
SPECIAL NorrcUe.
M Tupnlan + Hul1, -
OF AND DEALERS IN
SUPERIOR CLOTHING
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS


Of Te' hs ns s1s 5ss.sss s 1s % s sss
ton to the assortment hoping to offer such indues,
msn,, ~, IN style spaMlsy HI price and varstys = viii
manu- iactare our own soods, ssvins estsblished :
manufactery at Esw srk. \. j.. under the msnaxe-
eaods as are made With as aeh care A. e M
The selections Of stock for sents' wear cannot be
appearance apr % and style as anytaine prodacsd this
sT M biyf Rgsasis sFsRf i great variety
MELTON CAsSIM AS ERE;
BLACK AND BROWN gHAyyER;
MoTcTILiEERR cILiER @SAhfvFb SAfsiMbkFeaEa; FaaE cAss.;
So assorted to shape and price, that We fear no
!: EsIBs;$ RsIss 4; Ss&Sa$SES ssagss
or lssssrs Guy Ssas9SAbhE ~ cistS yevet slk-al
made up in the lateststyle worn and recommended
for their gcntee appear ard seasonsbls shape.
during the season. so that whatever is new that
may be introduced will receive our attention, and
our customers will have the benefit Of il.
W TENTS, FURNISHING GOODS.
For Fall and Winter wear, has been received. We
100 doz. NECK TIES, sTocKs and cRAvATs;
800 doz COLLARS, various styles;
IS doz PoCK EFT T-HANDKERCHIEFS;
ie0 doz. SOCKS, all kinds;
10 all of which call attention, knowing that IN
the lot please most every body with some
thing Of good quality at a low price, We still con-
SHIRTS TO ORDER,
and know the stock on hand. as well as those made
for particular customer ORDERS are the best IN the
United States. We cannot be excelled IN this ar
ticle as our customers previous to this time can
GOODS MADE TO ORDER,
and its guaranteed. Our manufacturer is practi-
cal man. and knows his business In every partIcu~
lar, so that we can approach our customers with
confidence sustained by the capacity of the person
who makes our gords.
Cali at No. ITO Main street. and we will do you
goods as you may need will prove. We are selling
EXCLUSIVELY FOR CASH!
Therefore and will give You better article for
the money than where goods are sold on credit so
all who wish to pay their own debts and not be sub
lect to profit sufficient to cover the losses occs-
stoned by those scho buy, are credited. aud DO not
Pay" will trade at the CASH STORE, No. ITO
Main street.
FALL AND WINTER FASHIONS.
1859 AND 1850.
The subscribers have taken the agency for VIM.
mend it as the most reliable one published The
Repot is issued semi-yeary, and as Mr. Giencross
is in ieaton with the Paris reports. issued
monthly, which issue is made in connection with
his publication. sYbscrt ers~to his Report VIII nave
all the advantages necessary for the satisfaction OF
for sale and exhibition Independent OF the sheet
of drafts usually accompanying other reports, one
or two patterns of sty les are also gwen, rom
derng the work Invaluable. Sc H-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

FATAL BOILER EXPLosIoN.--Ou Friday
morning last. the steam boiler at the Girard
House, New York, exploded with a terrific
crash, killing workman named John
O'Connor, and severely injuring John Collins,
the fireman and two other men. The walls,
flooring and contents of the rooms in the vi
cinity of the boiler were entirely demolished
and had the explosion occurred an hour later
in the day the loss of life would have been con-
siderable.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

Bit By a Ratt}esnaks-Ye es terday morning,
between the hours of and O'Clock, Mr.. N
MEYER, a Botanic Doctor, residing on Broad
street, first door west of the City Hall, was
bitten by a rattlesnake. The Doctor had two
venomous reptiles in one box, and on taking
one of them by the tail to transfer it TO a sep
arate cage. was bitten on the right finger,
near the knuckle joint. Instead of resorting
10 the :. whiskey remedy or sending at once
for physician, he procured the services OF q
barser and had nearly gallon of blood taken
from his right arm This, however, did not
allay the swelling, and several physicians were
called in to attend him. They promptly adj
ministered whiskey, in large doses, and am
monia, but the poison had become infused
throughout the system; the arm and hand con-
tinued to swell and become speckied and blue,
and the patients sufierings seemed almost in
supportable. Ally O'Clock, Mr. Meyer died.
He was about 55 years of age, and was native
of Wertemberg, Germany, whereIt is stated
he leaves family. lie came To this city about
three years ago, from Cincinnati, and leaves
some property III that city; his effects here are
in the hands OF the High Constable: The
snakes were scalded TO death shortly after the
occurrence. They had belonged to IL: Lehne,
who, it will be remembered, was accidentally
shot through the heart at the Montgomery
Springs, not long since
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03
WAR IN CHIsA.--A correspondent makes

WAR IN CHINA correspondent makes
this suggestion
aSuppose Russia and France had been at
war with England, and had taken and de-
stroyed the fortificafions of Liverpool, keep
ing possession of the port; suppose peace had
ensued afterward and that they had sent =
powerful fleet to get the treaty ratified in I4on-
don. would the English Government have
perrnitted 4 fleet of armed vessels TO sail up
The Thames for such q purpose telling them
the Prime Minister was ready TO receive them
al the mouth OF the Midway, bnt that they
must not pass Tilbury fort. Surely England
would have been justified IN this. Why, then,
are the Chinese 10 be blamed for resisting the
passage OF the English by q different channel
than the enc indicated to theini"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

FATAL DUEL AT THE GOLD MINEs-We
learn that q most sanguinary and fatal duel
was fought in the new diggings on the Colo
RADIO recently, between f. Warren, of In
diana, and CT. W. Harrison, of Virginia.
Both were candidates for justices of the
peace. and Harrison was elected, from which
arose the difficulty. They fought with Colts
navy revolvers, at fifteen PAGES. At the second
fire Warren was killed. the bah penetrating
his heart. So the story comes to us-we can
not youch for it.-Rocky Mountain Ne1ss, Sept
1.fb
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

SEIZURE OF AMMUNITION IN IRELAND-The
Wes tmeath Guardian states that the consta-
bularv stationed at Kilbeggan have lately
lodged in the military store at Athlone 200 lbs of
gunpowder, 1G0 lbs of shot, 3i boxes of percus
sion caps. II powder TASKS and shot pouches,
and 2S stand of arms, among which were some
splendid double barrel fowling pieces and six
barrel revolyers, all of which We're seized in
Kilbeggan and its vicinity and became forfeit
ed TO the Crown, the owners having been pro-
secuted TO conviction, under the Arms act, be-
fore the local magistrate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

A FAILURE.-De Lave, the rival of Blondin,
attempted to cross the Genesee Falls, N. Y,
Thursday, on a tight-rope, carrying man on
his back; after few steps the rope-walker
fell. but both himself and the passenger
were saved by ciinging to the rope. They had
to '.shin' it to the opposite shore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

Medical College Of TirgiHia.--Prof. Wexford
will deliver the introductory lecture. At the
Medical College, this evening at . O'Clock, 70
which the public are invited to attend. The
session commencing to-day, promises 70 be an
unusually interesting one, and large number
OF students have already arrived in the city,,
preparatory to completing their studies. AT
no other coIege in the Union are greater facisi-
ties afforded 10 Young naAn VINO wish TO follow
the profession, and no more intelligent corps
OF professors can be found.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

dccideat 10 a Steamsr.--The steamer Belvi-
dere, on her last trip TO Baltimore, knocked q
hole in her bottom, which forced those on
board 20 keep the pumps going until she reach
ed port. She was put in dock for repairs and
hauled on Friday. Her trips will not be at all
interrupted by the accident, and she will leave
this city on her regular sailing day as usual
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

The Episcopal CcHcention is to assemble in
this city on Wednesday next, and from pre-
sent indications not only Il large number of
delegates will be in attendance, but hundreds
OF other strangers will be here ut that time.
We learned yesterday that some of the dele
gates had already arrived, and that others
were expected to-day and tomorrow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

Shocking.-A man named Mckinney, an en-
ployee on the York River Railroad, fell into
the dock, near the stern of the schr. Rachel -
last Saturday night, but was Immediately
rescued by TWO Sailors who saw him topple
over. Mac had been indulging freely of a bey
erage known as s. timber knees and in at
tempting to step over line made fast TO the
wharf, caught his foot and made a dive.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03
n Now Ready. Va
WATKINS & FICKLEN
INVITE ALL
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BUYERS
Now Ready.

TO EXAMINE
Their entirely Nsw Stock Of Fall and Wintsr
DRY GOOD S,
Especially Of Ladies'
SPLENDID DRESS GOODS,
Which is larger, more varied and elegant than ever
before offered.
EVERYTHING Is NEW.
PRICES AT THE LOWEST FIG URES.
EXAMINE, COMPARE AND JUDGE.
SPLENDID CLOAKS AND SHAWLS,
In NEW ROOM on the first floor.
EA Very superior
ENGLISH BLEACHED 4.4 SHIRTINGS,
AT ND-A-HALF CTs
CARPETS:
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Ingram,
Hemp, Cocoa, Mating. Druggets,
Floor Cloths, Oil Cloths
~ !arge and elegant ass OTtmsHf. Nj
WATKINS Il FICKLEN,
sc a5-ts l59 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

Detention of the Central Cdrs---The down
train due here at half-past O'Clock, =. NJ, on
Saturday, did not arrive until II O'Clock that
night. Cause.-The Tyre on one of the driving
wheels worked loose at the big tunnel, and the
train had to lay by until another engine could
be sent for. No other damage
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

THE SCHILLER CENTENNARY.-Great pre-
paration is being made in Germany for the
celebration of the Tooth anniversary of the
birthday of Schiller, which falls on the 10th of
November next. Almost every tcwn and city
is preparing its festival
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

TIE DEATH OF FTR. BRUNEL.-The decease
of Mr.. Brunei, the eminent engineer, occurred
at his residence in London. on the 18th inst
On the i5th he was carried from the Great Eas-
tern TO his residence in a very dangerous and
alarming condition, having been seized with
paralysis. induced it was believed. by over
mental anxiety. In spite of the most skilful
medical attention he continued to SINK and ex-
pired at half-past ten on Thursday night. In
Portland, Me-, on Friday, flags were display
ed at half mast on the public buildings and the
shipping in the harbor, and minute guns fired
at noon as n token of respect to his memory.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

Sunday School Conrention.-The Baptists of
Western Virginia will hold Sunday School
and Colportage Convention at Marion, Smyth
county, on the 10Th of this month. Rev. J. b.
letter, ID. d., of this city, will preach the in
troductory sermon. Rev. DIR. Jeter and Rev.
A. T.. Dickinson leave Richmond to-day for
Wytheyille, where they will hold protracted
meeting
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

DEATH OF PRIEsT.-The Rev. Henry T..
S Hennis, pastor of st. Mary's Catholic
Church, in New Bedford, Mass, died on the
22d ult The deceased graduated at st. Mary's
College, in Baltimore, and died at the age of
IS wears.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

To come xp.-Among the investigations to be
made by the Mayor this morning, are the fol-
lowing: Charles Madison, charged with being
drunk and beating his wife--James Melon
ough assauiting and beating James Duke-and
GotIip Guiser. beating and threatening to kill
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

Destructive EIre.-Between the hours of II
and o'clock last Saturday morning, a destruc-
tive fire occurred on Main street. between 18th
and 18th, in Eagle Square. The four-story
brick tenement, owned by John G. Hobson
and occupied, the first and part of the second
story by James Woodhouse & Co. booksellers,
stationers and dealers in pianos the front
room of the second story by the Washington
and New Orleans Telegraph Company and
the third and fourth stories by Rees & Co.
dagueTreOtypiSts, was discovered to be on fire,
in the rooms of Rees Il Co. After some delay
the Fire Brigade reached the scene, and having
an abundance of water, attacked the devour-
ing element, but failed to arrest the flames un-
til the third and fourth stories were COM
pietely gutted. and the roof burnt mp. BY
flooding the floors with water, the fire
prevented from descending. but the water and
smoke played havoc with the goods on the first
floor
Messrs. Woodhouse & Co.'S stock was worth
about S50,000, on which they had an insurance
of S30,00O Their losses will not exceed S20,-
coo, SO that they can only lose by the suspen-
sion of business necessary to replace their
stock and rebuild their house. Reese &c Co.
had an insurance of 81 600. and estimate their
loss at S2,5G0. The Telegraph Company lost
little or nothing. On the west of Woodhouse
x Co. the goods in Perkins * Co.'S store were
slightly damaged by water, but they are fully
insured against loss. The house, as we have
already said, was owned by Mr. Hobson, and
was insured for enough to rebuild it.
From all the circums tances there can be no
doubt that the fire was the work of an incen-
diary, and it is hoped that he may be discov
cred and punished.
On Saturday morning the telegraph office
was put 10 rights and other instruments pro-
cured in place of those lost, thus enabling the
line to continue business at the same place.
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GREEN TEA.-A lady of Clarkesville, Ga,
sends us specimen of green tea, raised by
herself which she says has been pronounced
the genuine article by competent judges.
Athens (Ga.) Wafchman.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-03

Monthly Mesting.-The Virginia Mechanics
Institute Hall, on 9th street, is appointed the
place for q monthly meeting tonight at ~
O'Clock and members are invited to attend,
prepared to pay their annual dues and to pro-
cure their exhibition tickets and certIfeates.