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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

BUCHANAN AND DOUGLAS IN MIssoURL-A few
days ago Mr. King, OF Ray, introduced into the
House of Representatives OF Missouri resolutions 8
endorsing the democracy of Senator Douglas
They were rejected with decided emphasis
Shortly afterwards Mr.. Churchill of ST. Louis,
introduced into the Senate resolutions endorsing
the policy and acts of President Buchanan. Tues
day these resolutions we're passed by twenty .hys
ayes to six nays.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

Thers were 40l deaths in New York, last
week.
Ihe sssry OF purchase of 10000 bbls Of nour
10 Liverpool for Montreal, whiSh has been going
the rounds, is now fully denied in a card by the
alleged purchasers.
The Hampshire county East Association, Mass,
OF Congregational Ministers have voted that In
the opinion OF this association the raising OF
tobacco 10 an immorali,y"
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THE Rock ISLAND BRIDGE CoyDrxvED 4. UNSAFE

THE ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE CONDEMNED As UNSAFE.
Amos Stilman, city engineer of Rock Island
Illinois, has filed affidavit in the Office of the
clerk of tho county of Rock Island, TO the effect
that the Rock Island railroad bridge is unsafe for
the passage of trains, and will ask for an iniunc.
ton to prevent trains passing over the bridge in
consequence of its dangerous condition. Suits for
damages TO the amount of $685. 900 have also been
entered against the bridge company for injuries
done to several steamboats,.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22
~ OOMMITTf D TO NOb FOLK CITY

~ JILL NS hUNAWAH-W con mitftd
n TO the Jail Of the .rporason of the ci'y of
xs Norfolk on the ,3th day OF November, Isbs,
!. ro man calling himself Tod BAIlY I he saia
negro man is five feet seven and one half inches
high, aud weighs hundred aud sIxty-hye
pounds, about lnirty years old a ie hit compls K
ion, states that he born in Summersst cytiuty.
Maryland, and claims to lie born free had on whan .
committed to Jail, sleeps sIey clothes and sailor
nat TH)s j lgDEpREE
fe y-Cw sergeant CITY NasfolE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

GARDEN SEEDS.-We have just re-
~ sived our epring supply of fresh Garden
Seeds ana invite gardeners. AMI all those In need of
superior article of Garden seed to call at the old
stana OF u. PICOT corner Of nth and Main and
make your purchases.
Sow good seed. ii you wish to reap good fruits:
and to do 50, buy your seed froHa
EJ PIC0T
fell Corner of nth and Main sts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

GaS@ HENRY L. BROOKS has resumed
'fe practice Of Law in the city Of Richmond.
nsdce il Bsly!E's Seg Building. ca l2th. fronting
EsIk street. Z0-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

IN, value Of the steamers lying tils at New
iors amount, according to the estimate Of their
0NaeFs. to E,a50,O00.
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CHARLES L. HoBsog.

OytIcs OF TIE CovIsGfoy AND OHIO RAILROAD,
CoyIsGroS, ALLEGHANY Co, Va. Jan Sd. 1859.
Two MANUFACTURERS OF CEMENT.
Proposals will be received, at this offiee until
the l4th February. lo5e, inciusve,-to manufacture
lie Cement, within q distance OF five miles OF this
place. for nse in the masonry now under contract en-
the line OF the Covington and ohio .silroAd.
Further information may be had by persons de-
sirous of offering proposals on application at this
Office, and after the 2lst inst.
By order of the Board Of public Works.
CHAhLRS B FIEKE,
ja6-3td&2taw4w Chief Engineer.
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gsx~To TEE SoUrH stps.-By

To TIE SOUTH SIDG.--By late
tArih the Dtnviiie Railroad Company have reduced
the rate freight for transporting Ground Plaster
tIOa tGs dat. WITH THIS PAovlSo. that DOUBLE
EtTE VIII be charged during the months of APRIL,
BAT. ACGUsT and SEPTEMBER.
orders - Buy extent be supplied from the
Purest Lump, bus should be given early t. eEsure
It IL time
FarMe-s supplying bags charged one dollar per
t7a less than packed il tarTels
JOHN II CLAIBORNE,
u S-3In No II Pearl street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

A HIGHsHASDED 0UTRAGE.-It 10 stated that Mr..
Alexander Auperie was accosted Wednesday even.
ing, at O'Clock, when Wade street, by two
men, one of whom asked hin if he was not one of
the grand jury who had found bill against Rich.
ard W. Nef He replied in the affirmative, and
received blow from pair of iron knuckes and
was slashed at with a knife, which cut his Goa.
and vest This attempt 20 murder grand Jury.
man i'll the street is that may we'll startle the
community. 1t is an assassios blow at law and
society. II our jurors to be assassinated fer
doing their duty, aud nothing but their duty so.
ciety il unable 10 protect itself aud cviliza alton
failure.-C incinadti Gazette.
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TIVE Dis PATCH
s-s--~~-s--es..~--~>~-~-~sss>@s
gYyAG. A. CcwAEDIM.

ax-Tak nkILS DISPATCH Is served to sub
,,'iTe-s nj SIX ASp A QUARTER esNTs pxR WEEK, PAY
shie to tire Carrier weekly. Price fof mailing d
vesr or - ~ for SIX mouths. in advance.
sy-TBr SEMI-wEEKLY DISPATCH in issued
svery Tuesday ard FridayG 2.qo, IN advance.
ax~TEF WEEKLY DISPATCH is issued every
rr5jav aud mailed TO subscribers at 81 per annurn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22
INTxRnsrIN0 0ERyIOs. Onaka

meeting house, At the corner of 10th aud Cary
streets, was dsnsely packed last sunday after.
noon with sailors and citixsss, to hear discourse
by kev Mr. bosgs, the Missionary minister OF the
Methodist Church.
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Soy ARTIFICIAL qsETu-THE CHEo-

PLASTIC PgacEsS.-G " JON ES, DENTIST. having
purchased tbs ercittTire right ior the arovf
node 3f making TEETH, and after using q7,d test
aJ 1t in the mot d.RtcHH easos rcbcrc other piGtes
.f ftjiei Is entirely sdtifed IF its absolute supe51
'riy over the gold, silver and platina method can
therefore with confidence recommend il to all y lIr
deeireuil or partial sets OF teeth; and especial
q. 70 such may be diSSdfi.fed wath those they ar,
HsHq. In rtis process all Of the objections Il
tie gJi1 plate are TeInoyed-the suction being per
f srcuIos com fort aud sdbi}y to the flt and the
teeth being egn beded in the metal the Jood is excu
Gai from unpsr Of between them; they there
fore. cleaner, smoother. and every respect better
In conseausn nee of the perfect adaptation of tht
plate 10 the mouth, and the suction thereby So
cured, he insert more teeth tOhOHt clasps
sa in all cases guarantee perfect and satisfactory
f..
his method having been adopted and commend
- by those standing highest i'll the profession
North and South, testimonials viii be given, Gnd
-pecmeDs exhibited, to any who may desire tC Sec
them. The ol6 lateS Of those wishing 10 exchange
the old method for the new, will be taken in part
pay. Win Of coUrse, make teeth the old mode
f5r thosa who may prefer il.
Filling thoroughly and gently done; and teeth ex
racte1 by electricity fog those who wish it.
L Once opposite COrinthian Hall Ja7-ly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

WEATHER IN FLoRIDA.-As a sign thst "summer
10 coming" the ST. Augustine Fla Examiner, ol
the 18th inst, says: Peach. plum, and other frui,
trees, are in full blossom; the iessamine black
ries, and other wild flowers plenty in the woods
are in full bloom; the orangs buds begin to swell
the cloth of gold and other beautiful flowers in our
gardens, ill the air with sweet fragrance, green
peas and other vegetables are abundant. and all
around us reminds us Of SIMMER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

t@r CLovER HILL CoAL.-Both Hail
and Lump. Of the above COAL, for sale by
d WHITING,
"a D-2m Near Petersburg Depot.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

~ BARGAIEs BARGAINS For the
best bargains In Rsglands, fancy notions dress and
CLOAK trimmings cal at the clio sk and mantle depot
Jan. . X. EZEkIEL, 90 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

DROPOSITI0NS for Fair Grounds will
L continue to be received by the Secretary of the
Virginia Central Agricultural Society until further
notice.
desirable Ii convenient. y. DJMMnCK,
ia A3-6 Sec. Va. q. A. 3.
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rg~ DENTfNT6Y.-
!. sETa MICH ARD.

TFF -
AND an NghEhfA,j
Tenders hi. services 10 the c3tEeps Oi Richmond and
sfioiuiaE C0uatts, IN hfs pT,f ssionai capacity
~ ~, rNysri l.ce ol t,H ears he feels confident
t{-A; he can wsTgant al operations. Performed 10y
-, o. ,sv. ,7..!rc astistA ton ir lS-~ims
g-~ GscaCn d. STRHL, Dentist, Clio
az rea',ieraa No ~ on Main, between sch and q
,frssts Ei.tIrnei Fs nay ?G-ly
ssss- Da. Jcua = WALTRALL, (HomGo
rafh{st c,ts hls pfe essousl services to the iti
sens as Eichmand an is vicinity. once at his re
si5cace OF Leigh str g, tSo doors from 9Th
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22
MEDICAL CARDS.

ng&. rR. Il, s. VgsT, late of henrieo.
having removed To Ricsmend offers his professional
s.F,cts &C. ;be fuhlc, Office frank lin street,
f,w doart below tha Ballard noUse-res,dence on
Inc corner e. @ain and tn streets. fe lin
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

nhs STRUGGLE FOR TaE GAP-BaLuNoRR AHEAD
Under the above caption the Alexandra senti-
nei referring to the bill reported in ths Senate by
Mr. Kennedy, of Maryl land. from the committee on
the District Of Columbia, in favor of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad extension ia the District.
says:
We fear that Alexandria has misunderstood or
neglected her interests long that it will be hard
20 regain positions lost by delay. The proposed
OIL Will perfect the connections Of the river route
and not that clone 1t will still leave the ferry to
reste 1t will do more. 1t vii! provide the easi
est mode OF taking produce through Alexandria to
Baltimore ia defiance Of any action our City Coun
CHS may take. Wheat and -four can be delivered
on 'ne Terry or Tong boats which will run to
the Baltimore depot on the other side of the river
as cheap as they can be delivered to our own mer
chants on this side. Nothing remains then, but
tor the agents there to load the cars and in two
hours they are in Baltimore
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

INSURANCE
i ON THE LIVES OF
WHITE PERSONS
Can be obtained In the
INTERNATIONAL LIfE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF LONDON.
[Actual Capital, $3.50, 900.
Agency at the Office of the Virginia Fire and Ma
line InsuI ance Company. Nol3i Main street, Rich
mond Va.
Dr. JNO 8 CULLEN, Medical Examiner-ofhce
AZ the Cce of Drs Gibson and Cuilen, south side ot
Franklin street. between 9th and !th streets.
IA Its WI CoWAkDlN. Agent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22
!ylS PAREE YoINDsxTga,

dL1VENhI At LAW.
o.,,.. EIoaMcSD, VA,
Nill practice la the city ef Richmond and In til,
counties OF Chesterfield. Powha.an and Amelia.
NM. Office in Lisle's Building, corner of Main az,
t4th streefs. ss 23-Iqm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

TIE WINTER IN MADEID.-The cold has lately
been 80 great n Madrid, this winter, that COACH
man was frozen 20 death on bis box, and three
washerwomen we're found senseless by the side of
the Mansanares,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22
s.s9- On PosLARn has removed his

nee q RSI.VIN'S NEW BUILDING, oa l2th st
,%iveea sam aed FtsoAitn, near the state Court
Hotel ksafysnt viii 10 aisc tauEd at his Office at
-ysf e 2-lm$
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

Seq FINE SMoKIEG AND CHEWING To
BACyu Constantly ou hand and for sale BY
JOHN " GARLlCk,
& = Apvthecsry and DruS SKist.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22
DREPARE FOR THE 22D-The 6Tia

DREPARE FOR THE I'D The birth
day Of Great Washington Who By his energy.
Gave TO these great United Statek-Eternal Liberty.
Housekeepers hotel keepers and storckeepers. mot
ready fixed for the wants OF thousands OF friends
with rs. please call at SCHAAP 4 CO.'S esfAbsiuh-
mant. as they lind there the cheapest and greeteet
MIA. Block Tin and White Metal. Coffee and Tka
Pots; also the Old Dominion ONES; kxcsIsior liable
ooa0 .s sss; ~. lee dT1ys LoosinE 9ia nsss
and others besidss thou. ands Ct other Goods be-
longing 10 the housefurnishing and iancv businass.
eCHAAP I'D,
kn Ccfusr Bread 81 ~ ~.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

An UsxARKED GRAvg.-A writer says, among
the unmarked aud unhonored graves in the rural
cemetery at ,amdsn. Arkansas, is that of the
brother of the ilustrious Henry Clay-his only
monument lie oakeu tree, with the initials Of
his name rudely carved in it's reugh bark. He is
said to have been an humble and devoted minister
of the Gcypei.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

a. LIcoRIcH.

a. y. q. HHAND.
The ABOVE WELL Kyewv YAvoKITE BRAND. ALwAys
On SALE, BY JAMES O. McAEDaEW
de G-ly 81 PINE STREET EEw fokK
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s<r THw BEsr CoUGH eTRgp IN T

hJt.LD.
me best Cough Syrup in the world is Hsrts
Auzurs PeCtoTsi syrup OF Wild cherry.
Iuis article is prepared by chemist, and is pro
lcdB> d by niedicsi men, and those who have used
l., - be she best preparation for Coughs, Colds
Ca;svTh Bronchitis, Hoaraeness, Sore Throat from
Sold and preventive of that hon of diseases
Ca"sumpti2n.
Persona who sing should use il. 1t is pleasant tc
u ;gsta sofens. clears and strengthens the voice
S0aYs alirritston of the throat and lungs and pre-
V,nss taking cold.
Bottles p end 80 cents and 81. Sold by all Drug.
gists in Richmond, Norfolk. Petersburg, and 81
towns Il Virginia. &C l5-6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

1S HoBsoN's HAIR CUTTING, SHAVING
AND SHAMPooING SALOON, under the American uo
el-entrance on lIth street.
N. Blot Cold and Shower BATHS can be had al
ali hours Single Bath IS cents, tickets for one
dollar.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

THE SLAVE AgDucrIoS.--Ws have already men,
toned that slave Of DR.. Nc Cormick, u s army.
had been abducted, but subsequently arrested 10
San Francisco later accounts state that the doc
tor gave the slave his choice either of slavery or
freedom, and that he accepted the latter and left
his master.
Jsme. Hart, noted pugiIist, died Ia postca
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

Me- BATHS, BATHS, MATHS -Hot,
toid and Shower Baths oan be had daily at all
hours, at the American Hair Cutting Shaving and
stampooing Saloon, under the American Hotel
Entrance on ilth street.
Single Baths Is cents or tickets or 81 an 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

NAVAL IsTELLiGEscE-The U. 8. steam frigste
Minnesota, Capt. Dupont, sailed from Hong Kong,
Dec. stb. for Boston, via intermediate ports The
United States steamer Mississippi, Capt. Nicho.
son, sailed from Hong Kong, Dee. llth, for Manila
and the ssloop 'ofwar Germantown, Commander
Page, sailed December 14th, also for Manila. The
frfgste Cumberland. and sioops-ofwar Marion and
sincsnnes, were On the coast Of Africa at last
dates.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22
DICHMOND IRON AND STEEL

DICH MOND IRON AND STEEL
II WoRKs.-rhe undersigned would respectfully
call the attention Of consumers and dealers % the
IRON which he keeps constantly ON hand, euabrs-
cling all sizes OF Bar rand Hoop and fcroll. Coach
and Buggy TIRES, Uron and steel) Osals and dalf
and Tobacco Mill Tspered IRON Also, kailFoad
Frog sTkRL, and Quarry hAif Round STEEL. And
he is now prepared 20 manufacture all sizes used In
tobacco mills.
All IRON made from the best selected Scrap. and
for sale ct the lowest factory prices.
N B-()rsers reoeiyed for Railroad CHAIRS.
BPIK m. &c. Wrought Scrap taken In exchange
u 2&-lms
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MORE BUsoLARIss.--Last Saturday

night some vile miscreaut, without the fear of
the law before his eyes, forcbly entered the base
ment OF MIR. o. p. Badwin's residence, on Frank
hDs'treet, and after proppiug mp the window
WIN the old family Bible, to facilitate
his egrtssi is discovered, proceedto searched the
premises for plate aud jewels and other treasures
Discovering neither the siiverware nor the bags
OF rusty dollars that ought TO have been there,
but which were not, the pIunderer helped himself
to Mr. BIS Sunday coat-the very best one he
had-and some few other articles of value to the
owner, aud then left without being detected. The
thieves then visited Mr.. Yarrington's premises 10
the same neighborhood, pocketed a number of
silver spoons aud made tracks.
On Sunday night, some red whskered rounder
called at the residence of Mr.. Frank Tompkins,
near the penitentiary, and finding that that gen.
tleman was absent coolly Informed the servants
tnat Dir. L. had sent him in haste for his best
coat aud shirt, as he was about starting off on
business. supposing the order TO be genuine, n
new irock coat. in the pockets of which were
book OF accounts, n gold pencil, etc, and shirt,
were given the inpostor, who tried on the coat
before the servants. and declaring that Crank"
would take bin for a preacher when he saw him
marched off with his booty.
Other robberies of a similar character, are said
to have been perpetrated in the city, last Sunday
night, and all Of them nnder such circumS ia ces
AZ TO exclude the possibility OF detecting the
thieves, unless the dealers in second hand CLOTH
ing will aid the officers of the law in ferreting
ont the parties.
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RUNAWAYS.

~ S25 "A REWARD of $50 will
IA be paid FER the delivery of N egro man. call.
ed PHIL TAYLOR. This negro was pur-
>ehased in Richmond, at auction, on the 5h
nAa5. 1851, and = bill Of sale made by 9eofgs w
Sneiines. He Is Of muatto color: gool teeth
which be shows 20 advantage when speaking; waiks
badly, gave said negro money and pass TO so
to iilchmond to visit his wife, who, believe re-
sides in Chesterfield. she is Tree woman and from
what have heard he IL harbored by her The
above will be paid il aeiiveFed to lickips,yt
Hill 20, Ct Richmond
J0Eg SAUNDERS.
fe IS-luF Lgrrtto ESsey countv
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TRAGEDY IN IowA.-A letter from Grinuell.
Iowa, dated the 11th inst, TO the New York Tri-
bune, says that 1t. Roane, u. g. A, while aboring
under fit OF insanity the day before. shot
Bepj. HaUe5, a merchant of that place, the ball
piercing his heart. With an exclamation-"Ob.
my God. - he fell dead. 1t r. then placed the
pistol TO his own head and blew ont bis brains
He arrived at Grinnell from Fort Kearney, and
said he was on his way to Virginia, The letter
says he wore dark whskers and mustache, and
possessed frank and gentemanly bearing. The
Davenport, Iowa, Gazette says he has daughter
in Richmond, Va.
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Eg~ IL YOU HAVE A CoU0u,

E$H IL YOU HAVE A COUCu,
TAKE HAMPTON's TINCTURF.
TAKE HAMPToN's TINOTURE.
II you have Rheumatism
IKE hAmPToHs TINcruRE
TAKE HAMPToN's TINCTURE,
Ii sou have Pain n the Back.
f. kE HAMpT0N's TINCTURE.
TAKE HAMPTON's TINCTURE.
TAKE HAMPT0N's TINCTURE
ASTHMA, COUGH. CONSUMPTION. The writer
Is most highly esteemed; like thousands of our best
tle wonderful curative power OF HAMPTON'S
TINCTuRE. Why let your friends suffer aad die
without giving il q triali Gail and get pamphlet
and Eee testimony.
BALTIs0RF, SxPT. 2s 1853.
HegsrS. Mortimer d Afot06YGy- Gentlemen: have
been f-r some time afflicted with Asthma accompa
MED with shortness Of breath, with many ptoms
o. COasump ion friend, knowing OF the healing
properties of HAMPTONS VEGETABLE TING
TUhE from having used the same, induced me to
procure bottle of the Tincture, aud by the use OF
one bottle was 81 much better that induced to
restored to my usual beaIth and will say to all per
sons who are afflicted as was to HAMPrON'S
VEGETABLE TINCrUBE.
Genriemou-You are at liberty to use my name
ior tie benefit OF the afflicted;
ELLEN FEDou
8. West corner Of Liberty and Clay sta,
ss- Call ana get Pamphlets and seo cures
Ssla by PURCELL, LADD l. co, Richmond; bS
DR. COOKE, Fredericksburg; by all the Druggists
in Petersburg; by MORTIMER & MOWBkAY
Baltimore. aud by Druggists and shop-keepers
everyS where.
50 q yer bottle; six bottles for S..
no i--d&wts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

"FREE" Micro LRE.--An ipfirm old negro nam.
ed Boyd was found at Cleveland, on the 14th,
roasting over blazing lime kiln. Circumstances
Indicate that party OF negroes among whom he
lived, murdered him to get him out of the way
The Piaindesler says these people had become sick
Of bim, as he had no money, and was too inhrm
10 steal, and so they took him while be was help-
iessly drunk, gave him q few knocks on the head,
aud threw him on the kiln.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-22

SCENE IN TEE WISCONSIN LEaIsLArURE.-The Madi
son correspondent Of the Milwaukee News thu.
writes:
This afternoon after the Assembly had adjourn
cd an old In ian came into the hall and looked
around, nodded to the members, shook hands with
the reporters aud clerks, and wandered up to the
Speakers stand. Taking mp the gavel he look cd
at il carefully, struck blow with il the Speak
er's desk and listened. The echo evidently pleas
ed hin, for he struck two or three more blows
then commenced reg sar war dance keeping time
TO bis step with the new war club The members
cheeres, and for ten minutes the old fellow kept
up his sborigipsi exercise, and only stopped when
too tired to keep up his youthful pastime."
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DIsTREssIya CONDITION oP LEGIsLArURE.-Tbe
Springfield correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
ssyp that the b0acrs of seat 10 the Illinois Le-
gisstpre have grown 90 be exceedingly irksome
TO a majority Of the members. They are now
working for dollar day, and boarding them
selves at Sl4 a weeks disProporton between
wages and expenditure that will not long be en-.
dured. A few sick physically, and all are
homesick. Close rooms, poor board, whiskey aud
bad cir have done the work for their bodies, and
disappointed hopes Of greatness to be here achieg.
ed have had their proper mental effect. There is
not q man within the bar Of either House who 10
not ready to forswear legislative honors forever