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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-03-22

they will not be under sold. fa Ia
STt CHS FUR SALE
~ $lQ,N0 Virginia State
]0,M0 Virginia and Tennessee, I'd mortgage
1900 Virginia aud Tennessee 81 mortgage
eight years to run
1000 ManAssa Gap ist mortgage
10.01 Orange Alexandris. per cts
shares Richmond Danville Railroad
18 shares Richmond Fire Association
100 shares Virginia Fire and Marine
n0:sfares Lynchburg Gas Company
For sale In sums to suit purchasers, by
o W PURCELL 4 co.
de % Exchange and Stock Brokers.
nlVIDEND.-1he Board of Dir sctors of
~ the Richmond Fire Association have declared
dividend of l21 per cent. (or $2a0 per share) on
the capital stock thereof for tho six months ending
March lst. 1889 pay able to the or their
legal representatives, at the oca and after this
day, Tuesday, 18th day March 1882
By rider OF the Board of Directors.
NH l5-l2t JN0 Fl BOSHER, Sccy.
COAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE. he
~ undersigned. a. Receiver. under certain orders
of the Circuit Court of the County of Henrico offers
for lease the well known COAL MIN ES. ~ Ohes.
terrified county. belonging to the Chesterneld Coal
and Iron Mining Company. and known % the BLACK
Heath Pits. For terms, apply 70
Coal Field Station,
On the Richmond and Danville Railroad.
Letters may be addressed TO Midlothian q,
Chesterfield CO 1nty, Va NH io-2W
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-03-22

tNN D1EH1kNu OInNuE Vn
o~OOO sALE.-We are now drawing SrGHr
BILLS of Exchange on the branch Rink Of Ireland,
at Cork and will sail drafts for ONE pound aud up
wards, early application is made at the office of
Ri MAURY 4 Gu.
Stock, Exchange Brokers and Bankers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-03-22

- FOB RENT-A neat and comfort
$3 able Dwelling House. in complete order, CON
tanning six rooms with gas AMI water attached
kitchen and necessary out-houses Situated on City
street above Brooke avenue. For particulars apply
to III WORSHAM,
70 o2-ts At Winston Il Powers
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27
TIE COMING STATE ELECTION IN MARYLAND


. lfFOfn u BnihDlore RrpuDHcuh, hHuch 10 .
1t is time the honest, independent men Of the statcC Of
Maryland were organizing for the State election. Know.
nothingism has been fully tried its hollow pretenccs,
its tyrannous rule, and its moral coITuptions have been
long enough endured. A manly union of all opposed to
this selfish and corrupt organization will result In Its com,
plete overthrow. The last gubernatorial convention
proved conclusively that outside of this club ruled city
know-nothingism was hugely in the minority. Colonel
Groome, the independent candidate for governor, carried
the State toutside of Baltinorel by q majority of over
ekcep hundred honest voters. This shows that it requires
but a union of the honest voters of the counties to eiecta
majority OF the Legislature, and thus control the future
legislation of the State. The once proud old State Of
Maryland, glorious in the annals of our ~country's history
for its early establishment of civil and religious liberty,
has been degraded by a bigoted sectarian government,
and stands alone in its unenyiable notoriety rs q knor
nothing community. Every true Marylander, who regards
the honor of the State and the rights Of his fellow-cti,
zens, which have been grossly violated and tanpcd
upon by this know nothing party, should promptly and
cordially unite to restore the State to its former high
character and position, and to secure to their fellowcid.
zens the rights and privileges Of which they have been
defrauded.
We would suggest the ~propriety of organizing each
county Of the State, and at som convenient day having
a State convention, at which the proper measures to be
adopted be fully considered and determined upon. Let
the democratic and anti-know-nothing press Throughout
the State take up this subject, and fix upon the time
most convenient to them to assemble in general CONVEX
ton for the consideration of all matters pertaining to the
campaign. We have no personal fayoritcs to battle for,
and we sincerely hope that union and harmony whlH
everywhere the watchwords of our friends, and that no
private or selfish purposes will be allowed to interfere
with the one great obiect-of rcdeeming the State from
the ignoble bondage which has blurred and blackened Ts
cscutcheon for the last few years. Freemen OF Maryland
now is the time to commence the work of redemption
We shall await your response with pleasure, having strong
confidence that it will be on the side of honor and justice
equal rights and equal privileges.
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above stated would be quadrupied and what assurance
does human reason OF the expeFienoe Of Che past give that
IL will not be
10 viii be observed that the effect Of This bin IA 10 con-
tinue the pensions that may be allowed to soldiers now
living 30 their widows, when they shall hereafter become
such, as well as 60 grant pensions 10 those who are now
widows. IL is impossible 10 estimate the addIionsl
amount which will Ultimately have 10 be paid 10 mn.
class but, Judging from the operation of the acts lor Ia
relief of widows Of revolutionary soldiers, Ii will 10 by No
means inconsidsrabie.
The present annual expenses Of the several agencies L
about ga ooo. The passage of the proposed Tan would
create 80 large a number OF pensioners throughout tbs
several States and Territories as 10 demand the creation
of many new agencies and l should think the expense
Of maintaining them might, and probably would 10 up
10 about $500, 600 per annum.
IL Is not easy to say TO what extent the clerical fore.
of this bureau could be increased with advantage, in tbo
event of the proposed bin becoming a law. presume
however, il could be doubled but the increase In tho
contingent expenses of the Office would be in a large pu.
portion. The present expense of the regular force Of tia
office and contingencies is about sl85, 900 per anuum
the additional expenses consequent upon doubling tho
clerical force, including Office rent, printing, Sc, wouI
not be less than $3.50, 600 per annum for some years 10
come.
On the whole, / should say, in answer to the spcc6,
question of the committee of the Senate, that
l.. The amount il would be necessary to appropriate at
the present session would be about s29, 100, no.
z, That the average sum annually requisite Thereafter
would be about SO, 500, 900 for ten years.
3. That the aggregate sum necessary TO ~extinguish all
claims that may be preferred under tho bill viii not Do
less than $l03, 900, 600.
A. That the increase in the clerical force Of tho Office
will be about double the present number, and the ex.
pense of such increase, including contingencies aud The
compensation OF agents for paying pensions, about 1856,
600 per annum.
am, with great respect, your obcdiept servant,
GEO. c. WHITING,
Commissioner.
Hon, j. THOMPSON,
Secretary of the Interior.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27
THE POSTAL

We give the following extract OF u private letter from
Central New York to a gentleman residing in this city
The writer is one of the most distinguished jurists in the
State
81 have read with much pleasure the article
in the Daily Union of March III on the question
whether the revenues of the Post Office establishment,
derived from postages and miscellaneous sources, can Do
applied after June next to pay for transporting the mail
and other expenses of the department, notwithstanding
the failure of the post office appropriation bill, and which
article is generally attributed to you. The argument Is
condensed into a nutshell, and is concisely stated and
your conclusions are entirely conclusive. Although the
mans of the department are much crippled, it is salts.
factory to see that the machinery may continue moving
No reasonable man can blame the Postmaster General
or the President for not doing without means the work
which it required II large appropriation to accomplish
/ think, too, the country will rejoice with the prospect
of getting along without the necessity of au extra session.
With SO many States unrepresentcd, and whose congres
sional elections are yet to take place, the administration
has taken the only wise course that was open to them,
viz TO go on with such means us Congress saw fit to
give them, and let the consequences be borne by those
who are in fault. i have no doubt that the democracy
of this State will stand by the President in this way Of
dispoging of tho matter"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27
HON SAMUEL ARNOLD.

Some weeks ago we announced the denomination
of Hon. Samuel Arnold, of Connecticut, for re-elec-
ton to Congress-. Since then we have had occasion
frequently to copy from the papers of his district the
ilattering notices which he has received from those
whom he has so faithfully served in the counsels of
the nation. Mr.. Arnold has made good represent
alive. and we are pleased to observe that the peo-
pie of his State are 80 keenly alive to their own in
terests as to continue in public life the man who has
been found energetic and conscientious in the dis
charge Ehis duties.
From the same State we have received the cheer
ing intelligence that not only Ar. Arnold, but Mr..
Bishop and Mr.. Hyde will be elected to Congress,
Connecticut one member.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27
WHAT THE DEMOCRATS HAZE DONE.
From the Memphis Tenn Daily Avalanche, March 22I

From the Memphis (Tenn) Daily Avalanche, March 81
In the matter Of admitting new States in the Union,
as, indeed, in all other matters, the Quincy Herald re
marks, the democratic party has done all that has ever
been done for this country. Under the administration OIL
Washington the democracy admitted three States-two
new slave States and one free Statc--into the Union
These were Vermont in 1894, Tennessee in 1896, and
Kentucky in 1898. The democratic administration Of
Thomas jefferson received Ohio into the Union in 1907
and purchased Louisiana Of Fmncc in 1904. The acqui'
sition Of Louisiana gave MS territory enough for more
States than were in our original confederacy, and, what
was scarcely less valuable, gave us control of the MISS
sippi river, whose mouth was previously owned by France
and Spain. Under James Madison's democratic admins
tration, the State of Louisiana was admitted into inc
Union in 1872, and Indiana in 1916. During the pres,
dency of James Monroe a democratic Congress admitea
Mississippi into the Union in 1917, Illinois in 1878, Ah'
bama in 1878, Maine in 1920, Missouri in 1921, and pmur
chased of Spain the territory Of Florida in 1921. inc
democratic administration OF Andrew Jackson admlu@
into the Union Michigan and Arkansas in 1886. DunGB
the presidency Of James X. Polk Texas was acquiredm
ls45, the States of Iowa and Florida admitted IN 1873
Wisconsin in 1886, and the Territories OF CalliornpL
Utah, and New Mexico were purchased. The State oV~
iiornia was admitted in 1850, while Fillmore, accidentally
occupied the presidential chair, but a democratic Congress
did the work of admission. Under the democratic pre'
doucy Of Gen. Pierce the Territory Of Arizona was pt
chased. And under James Buchanan, our Chief ENe.u
tive at this time, Minnesota came into the Union IN 100
and Oregon ia 1859.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27
PERSONAL

The land Office situated at Buchanan, Minnesota, has
been ordered to be removed to Portland, in the same
State.
Commander s. B. Bissell has been ordered to the com
mand Of the receiving ship Independence, at Mare Island
navy-yard, vice Commander A. B Fairfax, relieved.
Passed Assistant Surgeon Randolph +. Mason has
been promoted to be a surgeon in the navy, to fill q va
cancy occasioned by the death of Surgeon Samuel Jack
son, sr.
1t is stated that another letter may be shortly expected
from the veteran Commodore Stewart, of the navy, on the
subject of the ~gun-boat Expedition planned by President
Jefferson for the acquisition Of Cuba. The communica-
ton will appear in the New York Journal of Com
merce.
Lieut.. John Mullan recently left this city to commence
the construction of the wagon road from Fort Benton, on
the Missouri, to Fort WaIla- Walla. ON the Columbia
river. He will be assisted by A. NJ. Engel and I. III.
Kolecd, topographcrs C. Howard, civil engineer @.
G. Taliafcrro, John A. Smith, w. Johnston, and Dr.. J..
A. Mullan, assistants aud Q. spangler, wagon master.
The superintendent of the Fort Kearney, South Pass,
and Honey Lake wagon road, Col. II. w. lander, will
leave this city ON Monday for 81. Joseph, Missouri, where
he will start to resume his work on the road on the goth
of April. He win also go out as a special agent of the
government to several Indian tribes on the line of the
road. His company win comprise Mr.. VIM. Wagner,
principal assistant engineer Messrs. r. L. Poor, NJ.
Long, James A. Snyder, and John II. Key, assistants
Mr.. +. b. Burcb, wagon master. Mr.. j. n. Jingle,
former dsbursing agent for the company, viii accom-
pany tho expedition as far as 81. Joseph,
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27
LITERARY REVIEW.

ADAM REDE. By George Eliot. New York Harper &
Brothers. From Taylor & Maury.
MAN AND HIS DWELLING PLACE. New York Redfeld.
From Franck Taylor.
MY THIRTY YEARS Our OF THE SENATE. BY Major Jack
Downing. New York Oaksmith g. Co. From lay
lor & Maury.
srREAD EAcLEIsM BY George Francis Train. New
York Dabney & Jackson.
LADY OF THE ISLE. By Mrs. Emma ID. Z. n. Southworth.
Philadelphia I. B. Peterson & Brother. From sbil-
lington. o
The AMERICAN HONE GARDEN. BY Alexander Watson.
New York Harper & Brothers. From Taylor &
Maury.
adam Beds is a well-to tale of humble English life
the narrative moves smoothly through five hundred
pages, with an occasional dash of pathos, and one or two
thrilling scenes.
My Thirty Years oM Of The Senate furnishes the whole
series of letters which have earned such honorable fame
for Seba Smith. For genial humor and the use of YER
nacular without a descent to vulgarity, these letters Of
Major Jack Downing surpass anything which at this mo-
ment we can recall from the bookshclves of all nations.
Equalling Jerrold in satire, he avoids the fault of that
writer by never INDUCING in acrimony. 1t is a national
book, and the publishers have done well in giving ii a
handsome dress.
Spread Eageism is a small volume gotten up apparently
with the intention of preserving speeches and letters de-
livered and written at various times. Mr.. Train is an ac-
complished writer, and in this volume says many good
things, but we fear even Young America can hardly ex-
pect a large sale for such a collection.
The Lady Of Me Eae--Mr. Shillington has placed upon
our table an advance copy of a work by Mrs. Southworth
bearing the above title. Judging from a hasty perusal,
il seems to indicate, as compared with her other books, a
marked increase of power the dramatic effect is height
ened by the quiet and subdued style. Kean never rant
ed, and yet every word he uttered went through garments
and flesh to the centre of the hearers soul. We congrat-
ulate our gifted ~neighbor on the appearance given to the
uniform edition of her complete works by the enterprising
publishers.
The american Home Garden. This complete text book is
very appropriately dedicated to 'tthose young men and
women of the Union who would make their prospective
homes rich with the comforts, bright with the beauties,
and fragrant with the sweets that a garden may be made
to yield. The one great, crying want of American life
is a deeper, frmer, and more real appreciation of home
and its joys. Every man who prepares or who publishes
a book like this is a public benefactor. The information
contained in it is ample on every point, and the illustra-
tons are numerous and good.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27

credit all ~custom-house balance sheets az a test OF
the profits and losses Of The State en- account OF for
eign commerce. How else are we TO dispose Of the
profits of our indirect trade except by charging it TO
the account of importationsY 1t is certainly not
common TO return in ballast, and it is less SO 10
bring back specie by our merchant ships, many of
which are out for two or three years, constantly
earning money and depositing it in the great hnan-
cial centres of Europe. This species of profits, we
repeat is enormous, and it arises from the fact that
we are an enterprising, trading nation, always search
ing for business, and always prepared to execute il
with honesty and despatch.
The commercial reader will recollect how feverish
was the state of the public pulse during the Mexican
war ON account of the possibility that Spain might
wink at the fitting out of privateers to prey upon
our commerce in the West Indies and South Ameri-
ca. The interests then really involved were the
ships engaged in the indirect trade, and it was sup
posed that Lloyds would insert the war clause in
policies of insurance executed upon cargoes, and
thus drive us out of the market. 1t was not fear
ed in reference TO the direct trade, which was
thought too far northward to be in danger.
Perhaps no branch of political economy is more
intricate and important than this question of the bal
ance of trade. Those who glance at Treasury re-
ports and como TO conclusions from the figures on
the credit and debtor side of the ledger, are unsafe
economists, that no nation has ever been successful
in commerce that did not show a balance of trade
against her at the end of each year.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27
DEITH or EI-M4YOR PORTER, or WiLhIAS
TON

From the Journal aud Statesman, March 25J
Hon. Alexander Porter, late mayor OF this city, ~
parted this life at his residence, in Market street Gu
Tuesday morning. Mr.. Porter has been a prominent CIV
izen of this place for a long series of years, and ENJOY"
the confidence of bis fellow citizens in a large degus
He was ut one time mayor of the city, q I'D, under Wy
administration of President Polk, marshal Of the dlsuN,
OF Delaware. He has also filled other less imports"
public positions, in all of which he discharged bis duu8
faithfully and satisfactorily. Mr.. Porter's illness W.
very brief, lasting but n few days. A violent cold brouol'
on pneumonia, which ended his earthly career uneAPv
eddy sudden. He was seventy six years Of age NJ.
anaina were inferred IN the cemetery Yesterday morp~f
As the funeral cortcgc passed along Market street nc"g
All the stores md business places were closed, IN toS""
respect for the deceased.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27

Mr.. Benz Rush Floyd was nominated on Thursday
last by the democratic district convention hold at Marion,
Smyth county, as the democratic candidate for Congress
in the 18th congressional district of Virginia. This dis.
irict was represented in the last Congress by Judge Geo.
w. Hopkins. Mr.. Floyd is a gentleman of Distinguish
cd ability, and has at several periods been a member Of
either branch Of tho Virginia Legislature.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27
WASHINGTON CITY.
SUNDAY. MARCH "a. 1859.
Business Notice.

As the business OF the Union establishment in view ofthe proposed
obAnge in lis terms, viii be conducted strictly on a cash basis, all
ageaoies for the collection Of subscriptions FOR the Union are discon-
tiaaed. No payments sbsuld be made 10 Agents after this date, er
ocpt 70 MI. w 9. upseomb, IT, who rs authorizedto make collections
On Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
WAsmNoroS, March rs, Is5s-L
The foregoing notice is not intended tonolude any agents or ooneo-
Tors that We now employ or have heretofore employed In this city, but
chose only Who'll have performed such service In other parts Of the
country. Ap 29|i
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-27

The ice has left the st. Lawrence, and tho steamer
P~ierrepont is now making regular daily trips between
Cape Vincent and Kingston. The lake is also open, but
the passenger boats have not yet commenced running.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03
POLITICAL.

DRSoCRATfc HEPuei.fgAE GENERAL COMMITTEE
~ The members u The General Committee requesed
attend regular meeting Of the couinittee 10 ne held
1ammsny Hall on IburS1ay evening March at ~ O'Clock
BY order. ISAAC Y. FOWLER, Chairman.
ALFRED CnANcxuon, tsecret,tl.s
n ApnHosE urcuRIsT, S''oU'sN"ch
nEyoCe ATTIC REPUBLICAN, GENERAL COMMITTEE
~ Ihe members OF the Democratic Republican General
Committee the city Of New York requested 10 atieni a
regular meeting OF said committee obe held Mozart nan
No G Broadway the evening OF Thursday the "a day OF
ysroh naint at ~ O'Clock p. NJ Puncual enfance 10 re-
quesied By order. - - -
CHARLES a. MAY Vice Chairman.
~ TIgrsOs, lcooro.s-,.s
o. W. uosxER, '0
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03
,EvoCe ATTIC REPUBLICAN, GENERA Al, coMvurrEr.
CORPORATION NOTICES.

NrOTICE.-rHE COMMITTEE ON A55ESlNgsT8 or
~ the foard OF Connctmen will meet Friday, tho sh
bst st2P ~ IN room No. CITY Hall Parties having bust
mesa before lhe CoBn,itce, are invited 20 attend.
q. ~ PLA1f , OJmmuee
r. ~ So ocTETfAssoN. ! Assessments,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

I AIDES AND GENTLFMENs CLOTHING WANsrnD
~ From ~ 10 $50 paid for ladies' SILK dresses ~ -
ior pentenens pants. aso carpet, furniture hp -
note ~ post punciuaiy attended TO- " ~ rs III.
avenue between Nineteenth and Twcntieh ereo's' hsuN
Rtlenled % By ME- z.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

L1UREIsTIED ROOYs.-RCoNoMY AND CoMeoRT.-
Neatly furnished sitting rooms with bedrooms attached
y let IN SUITS IL from 81 80 70 ~ per week 10 tho new house
I35 Elizabeth street, near the corner Of BIoone.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

&CEO REwARD.-STOLEN. THE FOLLOWING SIX
.DsDCO per cent bonds Of the Camden and Amboy Rail-
road and Transportation and Delaware and Raran Canal
ConpaniesNos 4s4 5o2 5oS $50 5s7 5i ba5 for 81 O0l
EACH from The Ere proof safe of r. r. Gardner No Wal
nut street, Phadepha the afternoon night of the 23d
umo reward Of 6fy dollars for each bond will be paid
ca the return OF same TO Hopkins Co., So Merchants
change New York. Cav, Macaester Co., SIS Walnut
street, Philadelphia, Pa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03
DENTISTRY.

A BEAUTIFUL AND SUPERIOR SET OF TEETH, ON
N pure silver only So with gums Sl0 elecroplatei Full
ses on gold pana With gums. SIS and
ranted equal any in New York; single teeth 81. Tee
filed ard extracted without the least pain 30 cents DR.
LuTnEh corner OF Tenth street and sixth avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

UNFINISHED ROOMS wANTED--IN A PRIVATE FA-
mily pafor aLd two bedrooms by gentleman add son
tcaon mus be between Beccker Sixteenth streets All
, ress box 4, i2 Post Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

A 63S BROADWAY.--G. LIE FORT co HAVE
"A MohEY TO ADVANCE ON DIAMONDS,
WATCHES JEWELRY, PIANOS SEGARS.
DRY GOODS MEKCHANDISN, OR
PERSONAL PROPERTY or ANY DGSCRIPTION
Or will buy the for the highest caah price LADIES
gentlemen Wishing 10 obtain money for short periods
business private. &. LIZ FoRT CO.,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

n ADIES' AND GENTLEMEN's CAST OFF CLOTHING,
~ furniture and carpets wanted IF you receive an
honest lair vhue for goods and avoid all humbuEs ARD
hragssrs or supposed prcondes call send by Pea
lAthiS io6 seveb avenue between Twentieth and Twsn-
hst streets you convinced 70 your sssn-
i.con who numbugs the public tbs fair value payer or ~
ris. lbG Seventh avenue