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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

MILITARY VALUE OF RAILwAYs.-The Ger.
man papers express their astonishment at the
omission of the Austrians TO tear up the rail-
road track, and destroy military means
which the French have so utilized. The vi
cHna Press, improving the topic, points out
the fact that the French soldiers brought Out
from the reserve ut Montebello, approached sc
near the scene of action in the trains that the,
commenced firing from The Wiado,es befors they
disera5ayked.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

A YOUNG LADY ON DRILL.-While drilling
recruits Liverpool sergeant discovered
among the awkward squad, very pretty girl
disguised in male attire. She blushed and ex-
cited the serSeant's suspicion, who found, up
on ques tioning her, that she was endeayoring,
in this manner, to reach a near and dear reln-
tive in the rank and file of England's defend
ers. Twenty-Five shillings and some petit
coats were given her, and she was sent. an
unhappy maiden. back TO her home in Dublin,
to be corrected by her parents.
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LEoTURRs.-Rev. T.. H. Chaplin is lecturing
at the east. He delivered his address ON the
"Nobility of Labor" ut Watertown, N. Y, a
few evenings since. Mr. l.. W. Spratt, OF
South Carolina, the pntative father OF the new
slave trade, is lecturing ON his offspring IN
Savannah Miss Olive Oatman, whose cap
tivity among the Apache Indians recently ex-
cited com passion, is lecturing at Saratoga up
on the incidents of her life among the sayages.
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A GIRL WORTH HAvISG.-There Is a young
woman employed i'll the Harmony Mill, Co.
hoes, who, during a period of years that she
has been employed in that establishment, has
saved from her regular wages, and from earn
ings by doing ornamental needle-work, over
twenty five hundred dollars. Yet, she has
found time TO study and master French, as
well as the higher branches OF English. She
is about - years OF age, really good-looking
and "A yiyacious companion.
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A STORM IN THApor.-Anumber of the ci

A STORM IN NATBAPOT.-Anumbe A Der of the citi-
gems of Charlotte, N. c., met on independence
day. and dissolved the Union. They re-
nounced their allegiance to the Federal Gov
ernment, and fired a salute of sixteen horse
pistols for each of the fifteen Southern States
and one for Cuba We hope the new nation
will maintain pacific relations with the United
States-its too hot to 60 to war at present
Let it be as merciful as II is mighty. As they
are now citizens of a foreign country they
ought not to attempt to vote again till they are
naturaliZed.-Augasta {Ga.) Dispatch.
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POSTMASTER RARREsTED.-John Glass Post
master at New Brighton, Pa, was arrested on
Friday night, charged with making coun terfeit
coin He was taken 10 Pittsburg and gave
$500 bail for his appearance before the term
OF the United States District Court. 1t is al
ledged that he paid counterfeit coin to n man
who was set to trade with him in the desire. or
with the expectation. OF getting the bogus
money Counterfeit coin is said to have been
found on his premises in considerable quanti-
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Fatal MISTAKE OF AN APoTHRcARY.-A
son of II. ii. Miller, of Memphis, Tenn, lost
his life last week, under painful circumstan-
ces. The little fellow, only four years OF age,
had been afflicted with chiils, and Mr.. Miller
applied to an apothecary for quinine, and re-
ceiyed morphine instead. The morphine was
thus administered by mis- take, and proved ia
tai next morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

MURDER ON THE IsTHMUs.-Wm. Will
liams, u passenger, killed Captain Julius A.
Otis, of Bath, Me-, in a railroad car. near As
piIwall, on the 2ist ult., by stabbing him with
that Mr. Turner, second engineer of the road,
and Mr.. Charles Lee. the conductor, prevent
ed the passengers from lynching Williams
lie was tied, and when the train arrived at
Panama. a sanario of the evidence Of the pas
sengcrs was made by Judge Coreoso, and the
culprit committed to prison. On the 2Sth he
was brought out for trial. and sentenced to
ten years in the chain gang.
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MOUNT VERSos.-The repairs 10 the man
sioa at Mount Vernon were commenced or
Monday last. The carpenters work 10 be done
by Col. G. S. Price, and the brick work by Mr.
T. Stanton, both of this city. The improve
ments on the grnruds will be soon begun
Akrandfia Ga lttl
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A FEMALE MACHINIsT.-Mrs Ball, in
speech before the Boston Woman's Rights
Convention, read a letter giving an account of
young girl in Delaware, whose father was
machinist She was very desrous of learning
her fathers business. On being allowed to
enter the shop. she showed great ability, and
made SO rapid advance as TO enable her on The
occasion of her fathers death, not many years
after TO take charge of the business. Her
younger listers and brothers have learned the
trade from her, and she is now prosperous
machinist keeping the business of her father,
and teaching her younger and dependent
brothers, and presenting n living witness to
the wisdom of allowing girl perfect freedom
in the choice of an ayocation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

"ALL IN THE FAMILY. The rival candi-
dates for senatorial honors in district No. 9,
New Hampshire, Walter and Benjamin +.
Hartman, are brothers, who live on the same
farm and in the same house.
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THE POLICE OF Observation-Disclosures Won 20
in England Ireland or Scotland, the police are
the admiration of the stranger. They Seem to be
in the same uniforms, each of the required
height of six feet, drilled to walk erect with q
military step, and 10 maintain an air of re-
spectabillty and authority that gives charac-
ter to them in the community. They are
dressed in blue swallow tailed coats, and
pants of the same color, the coat being button
ed up to the throat with metal buttons. Their
hats are of fur, with oil-cloth tops and they
wear their numbers on the band in silver
figures. The fact Of their being all Of uniform
height, and erect, manly carriage, shows that
they are picked men, none of them seeming 10
be over forty years of age or under thirty
They are never seen without white cotton
gloves on, or with the slightest evidence OF
negligence in dress or personal appearance
They move about with their cleanly shaved
faces and neat appearance like so many walk
ing statues, always alert i'll the performance of
their duties, and when they have occasion to
interfere, ii is with voice and air of author
ity that no one would dare to dispute They
are not allowed to lean against lamp-p pos ts
smoke cigars, talk the corners with ac-
quafntances, enter tayernS except on duty. or
to slack their vigilance for moment under
any pretence. To the stranger their services
are invaluable, and they will with the polite
ness of Chesterfield, impart whatever infor-
nation may be required or direct him to pass
on to the next officer, who will point out the
locality he is in search of-EorefSn Cor. Bait
Amer,
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TERRIFIC GNAT SToRM-The Louisville
Journal says that terrific storm of gnats pre-
vailed in that city on the night of the 9th inst.
Places Of amusement were rendered unbeara-
bic. They were showed on the hotel tables
until the chandeliers had to be put out and
lights placed Ut q distance. Street, sanctums,
and in all places where lights We're visible,
gnats prevailed. Eyes, ears and mouths were
exposed to the annoyance. Everybody strained
at q gnat, II they didn't swallow u camel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

PosT-OFFICE AFFAIRs-A new Office is es-
tablished at Big Sycamore, Clay county, Va,
and James A. Walker appointed postmaster
on route from Gauley Bridge to Newto The
name and site OF Catawba, Roanoke county.
Va, is changed to Roanoke Red Sulphur
Springs. three-quarters of n mile from pres
eut location, and Henry Gunsburger appoint
ed postmaster, vice Peter Hammond
Virginia Appoin ntmenta.--Ja ames w. Conne1-
Iy postmaster at Burntyille, Brunswick copl-
", vice John Bennett, Jr., declined. Elmore
ii. Elliott postmaster at JaireIew, Lewis coun-
ty, vice Joseph Mitchell, resigned. James
Kanawha county, vice X. G. Chandler, re.
signed Lucius Higgason postmaster at Nor
ris, Hanover county, vice James l.. Swift, re-
signed
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Rteor.rtag. g.-James Wingneld, the son ofMr.
G. ]. WingfieId, who was seriously injured
while bathing in the river on "Wednesday eve
ming, was somewhat improved yesterday af-
ternooR. Drs. Powell, Conway and Rust, the
physicians In attendance, think his wound
will not prove fatal He showed signs Of con.
seiousness yesterday, recognizing several
friends, though his condition is yet somewhat
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

Contiansd.-Florence Thurston was examined
before the Mayor, yesterday, on the charge OF
as.anlting and cutting Thomas OBrien with
\ knife on the 4th instant The parties had q
difficulty on Broad street, and in the scuffie
which ensued, o Brien received severe cut
on his left hand In order to obtain import
ant testimony in behalf OF the Common
wealth. the case was continued until this
morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

Afatr Of HoHor-DspartHrs Of the BeHigsrsnts.
Messrs, y. JENNINGS WISE and PATRICK Ii.
AYLETT, whom the police have been on the
alert to apprehend for several days past, in or
der TO prevent an anticipated dnel, have been
successful in evading the vigilance of the Of
ficers and escaped to the State of North Caro-
lima. Information having reached the Mayor
that the parties would leave the city yesterday
morning on the Danyil!e cars, he dispatched
officers Kelly and Chaikley in pursuit, who
went as far as the Junction without having
accomplished their object From this point
they returned to this city, and while OH the
way back learned that Messrs. Aylett and
Wise had gone up on the same train with them
selves and had proceeded on their way towards
the Old North State. 1t is probable that the
gentlemen Of whom the officers were in pur-
suit got on the train some miles beyond the
limits of the city, and seereted themselves in
the through mail and baggage car until they
were beyond the reach of the officers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

Ttcsifth Street O1sfrsesics The fourth trial
OF this celebrated cause before the Court oi
Hastings, in which Messrs. Warwick & Barks.
dale clam the right to certain property ON i2th
street under q decree of the Circuit Court ol
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

AN ENORMOUS ANvIL.-An anvil block was
lately cast in England, which, when finished,
will weigh twenty and q half tons. The quan-
tity of metal melted for 1t was twenty three
TONS and it was cast in one run. 1t Is to he
used in the making Of Sir VIM. Armstrong;
guns.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

Confseatioa.-Mr. Ellis, Clerk Of the Firs
Market, brought Thomas Claytor before tn,
Mayor, yesterday morning, charged with hav
ing bought 4 lot of chickens within one mile o.
the market-place, and afterwards exposed
them for sale. The charge being fully sus.
tained, the property-consisting OF "nict
was confiscated, and Tom reprimanded for vic.
latiD2 the city ordinance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

NC RAiLRoAD.-The receipts of the North
Carolina Railroad from freghts and passen-
gers. for the first six months OF 1857, were
sl43.57I Al; for the first six months of 1859,
Sl5o. ls5. 10; for the first five months Of 1859,
Si50,6Oi. .43. June has yielded, it Is thought
$50, 600, making $is0000 for the first SIX months
of 1859.
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kossUTH IN GESoA.-The London New
says that Kossuth arrived at Genoa on tbs
I'D ult., and was received with great enthusi-
asm by the Hnngarians there.
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Daneille Raiiroad.-Weun understand that quite
q brisk trade is springing up between this Sec
ton of the State and East Tennessee, through
the successful working of this road. We no.
tced, yesterday, at the depot, lot Of a:r:cnl-
mond, destined for Memphis, Tenn. The travel
is rapidly increasing. The down-train at 6
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, brought about
one hundred and fifty persons, of whom about
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

ONE OF MARIoN's MEH.-At the fourth of
July celebration in Ironton, Missouri, Capt.
John Hall, one OF Maron's men, was present.
lie is n native of North Carolina, and Will be
30 years of age on the 2ist of September next.
He supports himself by making brooms and
baskets, and has never received pension,
though he fought gallantly during the Revo-
lutionary war, and distinguished himself at
the battle OF Guilford Court-House, N. g.,
March IS, 1851, where he was lieutenant OF a
comDany
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

Pardoned.--John B. Dohson, who was con :
yicted at the June term of the Hastings Court
of petty larceny, and sentenced to sixty days
imprisonment in the city Jail, has been par
doned by Governor Wise
We are informed thar petition Is also In
circulation among our ci,ixeas, for the pardon
OF John Mum, who was convicted on Mon
day last for receiving stolen goods, and SEN
fenced to ninety days Imprisonment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-15

THR BALLoON-Aaother Trip.-On Saturday.
Mr.. La Mountain had interview at BEN
nington with two gentlemen by whom large
portion of the funds invested in his great bal
loon We're furnished. The result was a con-
build it, and continue the enterprise as had
been intended before the accident on making
the descent at Lake Ontario Mr.. La Noun
tain left this morning for Watertown The
balloon viii be brought down. and a large
force set at work upon it. 1t is believed that
the repairs can be completed in less than three
weeks. MIR. La Mountain will then at once
make arrangements for q second trial trip
across the continent-Trog Times. july II.
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Eseaped.-Two members II that ''great In.
stitution," the s'chain-gang," have escaped
within the past ten days, aud ara NOW enjoy.
ex tent. s..
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pATENT MIA AND

- ~.
This Cement csnsst. Of strong gIptinoas SOB
stances, impregnated with kbvOus W3tter, and Gov
cred with Mica, which make it FIRE PN0Of sod
perfect resistance Of the atmosphere in ever o-
WATER PROOF.
~ also reflects the rays Of the sun, making the
building much cooler IN summer than tin Or slate,
end will neither crack nor rot 10 10 praotioelly I'M
PERISHABIE, and having been thoroughly tried
for yeese in New York city and various psrtsc tho
United States It u the chSs Rsst s9d bcst rocdn in
General Office, SIS Brosdwsy, New York.
n B.-Cement for sale BY the barrel, with full
printed instructions for applying. We also. ofErr
for sale Territorial Rights for 3 poytion OF the
United States. lie ls-smifl ,. D. 4 co.
" SHOyELs, T0NGS and PoKERS.-I have for
sale an elegant assortment Of al kinds Of CRATES,
tnciudlng ,every style of TENDERS, SUMNER
PlEGES, handsome and rlain sets OF SHOvELS,
TONGS and POkERS. Seven different sxes OF
coy SCUTTLES. GindeI SHovELS, Fire sH0-
Blower STANDS; Brass and Iron FOOTMANS; ere
BRICK; hre SLABS and JAMS; sets Of SOAP
STONE for setting mp Crates; Tavern and Church
BELLS, of sweet tone. Builders, Housekeepers
and others IN want of any of the above articles,
can be supplied at the lowest Northern prices. 1
am manufacturing all kinds Of Brass and Iron
Work Of the above description at my BELL and
BR BRtSS ~ FOuNpRY, and CRATE and FENDER
.u is--diy Il b. bENooN.
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Louis Samuel, a German actor, died sudden.
~ in ST. Louis on the l1th inst.
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HEAVY RoBBERY.-In Wheeling, Va, on
Saturday last q. W. Murray, Of youngstown,
Ohio, was robbed of g., 200, which he had been
paid an hour or two before. Itappalrs that in
the next room to his, there lodged Miss Lizzie
Wayt, who lectures on "Home Ties" and who
having unlocked the door between the TWO
apartments, walked in and getting the money
walked of Among the effects she left We're
her wardrobe and various notices, by editors
of the talented and charming lecturer" The
Intellsencer says Miss Wayt is admirably
suited for gay deceiver. She is about twenty
five years of age, CT medium height, light hair
blue eyes and blonde complexion. She is also
slightly robust. Sue has a fine carriage, good
address, and generally lady like department.
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THE WHEAT TMARKBT-Pyires-The market
for wheat, As far as Alexandria is concerned
cannot be said to have fairly opened-the re-
celpts so far, being limited and no prices hav-
ing been fred. There have been sales of white
and red, but at various figures. Yesterday
there were sales at 1913 for common red 1876
was offered for prime white, but refused On
Tuesday there was a sale of white at lis, but
these figures could not be approached yester-
day. Prices, howevr, will, it is probable,
range as follows, viz White 1870 l4Gc., and
red l2O a l;ac. week or two ago contracts
were made by the Georgetown mlllers ut 15O
but contracts cannCt now be made-millers
preferring to buy as they want, at regular
market rates. The accounts from all that sec
tion of country having Alexandria for a mar
ket, represent an unprecedented yield OF
wheat, and of the finest quality. Many far
mers in The Valley are having their whea,
converted into flour, and thus it is expec ted
that the receipts of flour here this summer and
fall Will fur exceed those of any previous year
Alexandria (Fa.) Gazette
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Methodtst Union Sunday School SeciefY-
The first quarterly meeting Of the Methodist
Union Sunday School Society, was held at
Trinity Church on Wednesday night last
The exercises were opened with singing by the
children and prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Peterson,
of the Clay Street Methodist Church, after
which Mr.. John Stuart Walker, President OF
the Society, made a few appropriate introduc-
tory remarks in relation TO the present condi-
tion and future prospects of the society.
The exercises were commenced by the intro
duction of master Giazebrook, of the Cente-
nary School, who delivered an address "On
the Observance OF the Sabbath"
This WAS followed by a Dialogue between
Miss Emma Martin and Miss Anna Wood
ward, of Union Station School-subject,
charitableness"-which was spoken with
great distinctness, and gave general satisfac-
ton.
The next in order, was an oration by Master
Henry Owen of Manchester-sub|ect, "Nellys
Dream"
Another Dialogue between Master Bur-
roughs and Master Morgan, of Trinity Sun
day School, upon the subject Of "Books," was
then spoken.
The exercises were closed by an able and
eloquent address from Rev. DIR. Doggett. The
subject was Sunday Schools viewed as a
Christian, philanthropie and social institu-
ton. The speaker elucidated his subject in an
able manner
teresting by the singing OF the children, inter-
spersed throughout the programme. The ar
rangements, which were well gotten up, re-
fiected great credit upon those who had the
management of the exercises, and gave gene
raj satisfaction to the large audience present.
We We're partic ularly pleased with the reci-
tation by master Owen of Manchester, only
nine years of age, who was so small that he
was placed upon chair, III order that the au-
dience might see him. His enuIciation was
clear and distinct, and loud enough TO be heard
in any part of the church. His Grafton elected
much applause. The singing of one Of the
pieces by little girl, about ten years old, from
the Manchester School, was also very good
She sung the verses of hymn, while The other
children joined in the chorus.
The next quarterly meeting of the Society
will take place 1T Oregon Station.
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CoMFoRrABLE.-"T The proprietors of The
London Times have settled on Russell, their
special correspondent IN the Crlmea and In.
dia an annuity of $500 for life, irrespective of
all future service, rs an acknowledgment ofthe
neal and ability with which he discharged his
dsties."
.sHooPs AND INDEPENDENCE DAY.-The GAL
liant Buffalonians, IN. Y-,) on the ith, had a
piece of fireworks, representing the beauties
of crinoline. When first illuminated, it was
glorious in expanded ffounces'and nowers-a
little later, and nothing but the skeleton hoops
appeared. Unique, that.
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DEATH OF AN ECCENTRIC MAN.-Jesse Ben
nett, an old resident of the city of Oswego. N
y, died there very suddenly on Saturday
night of heartdisease. He had been a resident
of OsWego for about forty years. At the time
OF his death, he was worth about $500, 900,
which reverts to his only two children, one Ii
son and the other a widow lady, who is the
relct of the late Jacob Richardson, the default
ing collector of customs at Oswego.
About ten years ago, MIR. Bennett caused 4
stone coffin to be made for himself, which he
kept in his house, and which was cons umed in
the great nflagration there few years ago.
His original intention was to be enclosed in
this marble coffin after death. and be sunk in
the depths of Lake Ontario; but this in ten ton
was afterwards abandoned. When the COLI II
was destroyed by fire, he remarked that if it
could not stand such heat as that it would not
answer his purpose! He then procured an
other one, in which he was finally buried
1t used to be the old mans delight to visit
the room in which the coffin lay, and inspect
its beauties. 1t is said that he fregently lay
down in it TO s0e how his body fitted its final
receptacle.
This summer he erected an iron railing
around his cemetery lot. 1t was completed
the day before he died. He caused the gate to
be securely locked and in conversation with a
friend 4 few hours before he died, and when in
apparent good health, he exhibited the key TO
him, saying:-"ThiS is the key TO my home
stead;' little thinking at the time that he was
soon 10 occupy that "home." -
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I0us \. GoRnaN s. son.

HTH STREET, NEAR THE EXCHANGE HOTEL,
Oher for sale large and full assortment of RON,
comprising Sweds :. AmeFlcan Hammered. Peru
Hammered, English and Enai aish Refined. En-. lush,
Amerycsn. Russia and Imitation RUSSIA SH EET
IRON, Houps, Band and Scroll iron, Refined Plow
Iron and PluT Plates. Agu. Tin plate of various
sizes, for timers and manufacturers; Sheet and
Bot COPPER, Sheet Zinc, Spelter and the Metals
usually sold III THIS market. ap It's