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AT RETAIL 8s. sls
FRESH SUPPLIES OF NEW AND
BEAUTIFUL DRY GOODS
Receiving from this mornings steamer
DOUBLE vOLANT RICH SILK ROSES
ELEGAkT BARkGR DOUBLE V0LANT AND
sPLEsDlD EMBR0IDERIss AND LACEs IN
COLLARS AND sLREvRs s'
BIR%HEe AND CAPEs s.
our assortment Of Beautiful DRHSB SILKS anA
splendid Paris DRE5B GOODS, In all COLOals, DE-
SIGNS and QUALITIES y entirely new. and vsry
large and complete. S
For sale 1t the lowest prices.
sp @-f1 Watkins lIOk LIN.
~ AMANfILLAs. TALMAs. BuRsous r laLAHs.
ehaWls. IN real Lace; Grsnadins. Hrsnch N aUhaD
tly Lacs Velvet and Nett; solid kiik; SILK ~ Lace
Barege; Linen. Popiinstte. &c.
Our black aud celored Hight cloth Raglan for this
season. 10 very handsome.
- ss-n wArKINs YIcK LIN.
FINE ooLoRHD FANCY AND BLACK ID 1HcH
Bsauaful spring sink. v.lsat,a. nd n rssills'
vesttngs.
Nsv and elegant French. Fancy. and Black CO.
Waite. e0aorsd. and. iAsey Striped Driliag ssys
A the lowest rates ss
D1-ss wAfEINs : sIoE Lxx.
n9-eAML = PRJos 800
Are recstvisg largo addltiune 70 thsiF ptock Q
new and dssizabls Goods, bsina bought ~ hslr =
ntor partner. nov n Nsw York.
SILKS md MILK n0mno
DARB01e ard BARx0n nAsDno ~
0RAANDIHs and ORaAMDIn A0nW
PRINTED JAOON1T2 exs s. ~
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HiGHLf IMPORTANT BEB4TK IN TuE
6hsITasH IARLLAMnNT-AfTI fTITUDE OF
GgTEAT BRIT1LN IN REEsLRENCE TO TYE
rl nrlnLLIGERANTS--A irdR IN ITxLF no IN.
py.trE ptyyLtE Al kUR0IE-aLs1sTERiA III.
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~ THn Bxsr CogaH SYRUP II THE

WORLD.
The best Cough Syrup In the world II Harts
aorne's Pectoral Syrup of Wild Cherry.
This article Is prepared by chemist, and Is pro.
nounced by medical men, and those who have used
Il, to be the best preparation for Coughs. Coids
Oatarrh Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Sore Threat from
= cold, and preventive of that lion Of diseases
Consumption.
The taste so{tens clears and strengthens the voice
alays all irritation OF the throat and lungs and pre-
Bottles rs and so cents aud 81. Sold by all Drug
gists in Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg. and sil
Towns in VIRGINIA. CO t5-6m
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LOCAL A1rAIxe.

BaoAp Rock RACES. The sprins meet-
fug over the Hfock Rock Cossss sosnusecs1 -.
terday, bat Notwithstanding she net that two
races were apDonncsd, and The wsssbsr wns a.
liebtful, the tufu-out was small
The afst race was swespstahe for thyee yeAs
old colts end nIlsis mile heats, for which theirs
were three entries, only too Of whom came 10 the
SCORE, F6pdrsn, williams Co., asd David Mo-
Daniel. McDanieI's entry wss the favoffss. ssd
doubtless would hsve won the race, ~ ssSs wss
leading handsomely and under strong pull. when
nearing the qusstsf stretch, st whieh place hsr
rider either foil Or Jumped Oh, snd the nIiy tau
home alone, q loser for went Of her weight. We
append summary: #
Hrst Race-F Fsrst Day--.swespstsks for three
yssr old colts snd nliss out Of mares shat hsys
rot produced . winner up TO the ciosinG-- mile
heats, $50 entrapce, 800 iorfeitthres Or morssse
make . race.
Tcndrsn, Williams Co named I BY Fes Eys.
hye dam unk now
David Mcdaniel named ch I by ID Boston. dam
Time-is5.
Gsean1 Rdcs.-Swespstsks for all ages, dash Of
two miles. For this rscs there we're four eufriss,
but only two ssaftsd, Don Juan and 0lencons. Tho
70 mare bad the cs,l In bettisg, but no earthly show
to Wild, % Don Juan jumped off In the Lead, and
under strong pull maintained IL With the grsat-
est case imaginable, winning this heat 10 3:45.
WeappeDd summary:
David Mcdaniel named b Den Juan Years
Old. BY Glencoe. dam by Wagner ............ .....
Calvin 0reen named ch { by 0Ieucona, yssrs
old, by Glencoe dam by imp Envoy ........,..... 2
rowe1i named ch m Polly Burfost, years
oid ~ Hawkins Grey Priam, dam unknown .pd n
Calvin Green named 3 Walker. years
old, ~ Camden, dam by Bost3n...... nd n
Time-3:45.
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Also, a splendid stock Of
LiUTEa CAesIaKRES AND VESTfNgs.
of every grade and quality for gentlemen and boys
large supply Of HEAVY STAPLE GOODS. for
kerysnss'
Also q magnificent assortment OF
E,eashed and Brown SRIRTlN0S
Irish AIkENs
Linen EHEETIS6s -
Brown and Bleached Cotton SHEETINdS
BeHidse many other things, too tedious TO men
ton--ail Of which have been purchased Within the
last week past Ia Philadelphia aud New York, on
fae rno.t fsy0rabIe terms, aud will be sold cheap
for cash Cail and zee. and examine for yourselves,
Mt Nc 2s Main street.
mh a f-dkcw2m JNU sHlIdfn q.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

iHs BRITISH DEMANDS IN MExIoo--The circular
OF mr. otway, the British Minister, dated April
4to' addressed to Frederick Glennie, commences a.
follows:
n, From a despatch which I received from Earl
III. by the last mail it would appear that
ne. ti inrltannic Majssty's Government Wesried ont
~, Cxng itself the Central Government of Mex.
asettieRent OF the outstanding claims Of Ri.
UPON tnst Government the Influence of the Brifish
ofGe nov On Vera Cruz. nave determined on
sible for the observance of ali internatnns,
lions so TAR as England is concerned. 1t ia there
iore tne intention Of her Msjesty's Governmsnt to
Gull and to hold Vera Cruz by whatever party it il
ocenplsa to be- as it were. the treasury OF Mexico
icO" ~ s~N.ees0 AZ -ncA-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

nv. HENRY L. BROOKE has resumed
the nrsctsce of Law In the city Of Richmond.
Once Ia Bsivin's Esw Building. on l2th: Iansing
Bank street Js@
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VIOLENT AssAULr.-A free negro fe


low known as Wm. Scott, made his appearance
before the Recorder yesterday to answer the
charge of'violently assaulting and beating Rok..
Radcliffe, q white man. Scott, 1t seems, went to
the residence Of the complainant last Saturday
evening, called him out of doors, and abused him
about horse, until complainant made . blow 1t
prisoner Scott then seized him by the throat,
and choaked him. until Radcliffe got out his knife,
when Scott ran Oh, but on being pursued attacked
his pursuer with stones, and came nigh settIinR
his hash with two of them. The Recorder, on
hearing the testimony, remsnded Scott for trial
before the Hustings Court and held him to bail
for his appearance in $500.
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~ LIooHIol.

A. o. @. BRAND.
a. s.,E nv JAMES G. MoANDREW,
de s-iy 81, PINE sfREEf. NEW fokx.
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steamers that the government gave 1900 Or,
has recently been sold for $4,000. The ssvesssS
Punishment that cocId have been inflicted ON Lo-
peg, would have been to make him take half the
feet at the government price,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

H- PARKS PoIHDExTEE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
RICHMOND Va,
WiiI practice In the city Of Richmond and IN the
counties of Chesterfield, Pewhatan and Amelia.
HA- once In Lsle's Building. corner Of Main and
ilfh straata se 23-lm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

RsriRxp on pEMuoH. H.--Hen Rehees Kssnedy,
Tor nffy years colonial sscfeeaxy Of DsrmudAs has
retired ron oNca On . pension Of q - pes -
pBn. Mr. Gerald Keea vAs BIZ saeeeesor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

SrEAMIR CRusHRp By IcE.-The steamer iEoliau,
whose loss in Lake Pepin has been mel toned,
was crushed to pieces BY drifting ice cafes. Seven
OF the hfty passengers on board were drown cd.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

V1RY ATTRACTIVE is the beautiful
panorama at Mechanics Institute Hall, conveying
- does an admirable idea Of some OF the terrible
os.t'es 10 the Crimean War. Tho snow storm,
and the Council Of Peace, not Lees than the
sinking OF vessels In the harbor Of ssbastopol,
are some Of the scenes which all viii admire. =.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

LAnoB TUBH 0Uf.-Ecores Of our citi-
ssus visited rhrogmoFton's. IN Hsurico couuty.
Yesterday morning, 70 partsks the barbecue aod
listen TO the electioueering addresses Of the ysrf.
ous candidates cfboth parties for the House Of Del
sgstse and the Senate Of Virginia.
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1910 sPKINa AND SUMMER 1910
1CaC GOODS. 1oCC

Having enlarged and reftted my store. beg
leave TO SAP 10 my friends and the pubic generally
thar am now prepared to show one of the largest
and boSt assorted stocks OF
DRY GOODS
that have ever had the pleasure OF 81 hibitng IL
tbis CITY. comprising general stock Of staple and
A Choice and rich assortment OF LADI ES' DRESS
GOODS of the newest designs, viz:
Black and CoIored SILKS
BERAG rs,
SHALLIES,
UkGANDIEs,
MUSLINE, LAWNS,
HANTILLAS,
GUAWI.H Ac
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

FUNERAL OF VIvANpIERI.-We read in q French
paper: "A few days since took place the funeral
ofa Vivapdiere belonging to one of the regiments
of the Garde Imperiale. The coffin was covered
with black pail, on which was embroidered
white crucfx. On the bier we're placed her mlis
tary coat aud red petticost, pognard, and
small ronnd hat ornsmented with plume of
feathers. This young girl was greatly beloved
and respected in the regiment. She had accom-.
panied the corps all through the Crimean cam.
paign; her kind attentions to the wounded, her
benevolence, and many good qualities, had endear.
ed her to all. She was carried to her last home
with the same military honors as If she had been
co0rade.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

PAUL MoRPHY, the American chess champion,
was received with geeat ecIat in London on his
way home. He gained his most marked triumph
there by beating eight of the BEST players In
England
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DRY GOODS
Snq SPRING TRADE. 1870

II
....->--.--.~--s~---,, --s->s,,>-..,~~>.-..
rOAn SPRING TRAnE 1OEn
-fNH - lCSJS.
MT rswstc - mn - xsy N ~
kFoS1sfs n os1sav az nqISSaas we Soxasre rgsALERs
pkE GOODS,
No IL Pearl IS ~, Rscamond, Ia.
W. have the pleasure of Offering TO the merchants
of Virginia North O. zoliaa and Tennessee the
isrSest ana beat stoek Gi
Dna GOODS
NE have aver bas,. sb,s e. exhibit
Canfnlns eur bssiness s.insinaliy 10 nieoe ro,as
~e have h1stowsd llgSa lime and labor 70 ret mn
6rst rats esres ami fe> satisned that no house In
thts eenntry can oder a i tter selscted stocs al "
Eugliah and American Prize
Pancy printed Is Ia Jackets and Cnmbries
Pine french ana A...iish organdies and Chai.
lies
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

SuDDIH D1ArH.-A negrs man named
Burwell, hired to P. A Blsckburn, died suddsuIy
q his lodging place last Monday night. He vas
was then 10 sppsrent good health. Yesterday
morning he was found dead, and it 10 generally
believed died from disease Of the heart.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

LuxBER.-There have been cut during the win,
ter feet Of logs in the Green Bay lun. beT
region, nearly oil OF which will be shipped 10
Chicago during the coming season.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

FOREIGN SHIPMsaTs.-For the month
Of April last there were shipped from this for
foreign ports q 45o barrels Of four 647 hogshesds
OF leaf tobacco, and S76 hogsheads of tobacco
stems. Of the sur IA, $50 barrels were shipped to
Rio de Janeiro-35ss barrels to Halifsx, n s.
1882 to Pernambuco, etc.-and 1900 to Rio Grande
OF the tobacco CAT hoRsheads Of leaf and $40
hogsheads OF tobacco stems were shipped to Bre-
Rau.
We notice by the Custom House register that IL
vessels cleared from the port of Richmond for
foreign ports, In the month Of April. OF this
number were schooDers, brigs, bsrques and
2 ships, their total tonnage being 3401. These
vessels were worked by 121 men, being an average
of ten and one twelfth to vessel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

COLUMBIA CoLLEGE.-The electi ion Of trustees for
Columbia College, D. O., took place on Monday
last Among the gentlemen elected we're the fol.
lowing from Virginia: Rev. W. r. Broaddus, Rev.
H. w. Dodge, Rev. r. A. Christian, Rev. Thomas
Hume, Rev. w. b. Kirk, and Rev. John Withers.
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WTADBWOhTH, TURNER & CO.,

WADBWOhTH, TURNER &co.,
w NO ls FOURTEENTH sTREET,
wHoLgsAIE DEALERs IN FOREIGN AAD
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
HAVING received By recent arrivals complete
assortment OF STAPLE AND FANCY DHf
GOODS. comprising altogether. very desirable
assortment, suited aid selected expressly f0r the
trade OF Virginia. North Carolina and Tennessee,
ali Of which the trade is respectfully invited 70 ex
amfuo mn I-zLn
CLATING AND GUTTA PERCHA
- F6LT EOOFING.-P w DUDLEY co, deal
ers il, sLATES AND GUTTA PkRCHA FELT FOk
KOOfISa--W ELLIOTT. our Agent. will o.,
ways be ready 10 have executed ell orders for elst
inz in thorough manner and warranted. Ltke-
wise ths Gata Percha Felt for Roofing nat or steep
foois tops of Railroad any kind OF eoyerts
Bridges &c, kc, particularly call the attention
Of kng aeers. Architects, Contractors, kailf0ao
Companies, aid the building community generally, !,
the abyss Felt being cheaper than any other mate
ri.i for roofing. Likewise, being more urebie and
proof against All falling fragments OF re. rs wecan
show tsetgoaia,s 10 al It's qualities IL Ii acknpwl
edged to be beat nsterai ever INTRODUCED both for
chnspness durability aud imperviouspess 70 wAfef
We iIyite any fn xantof rcohng. 70 call esd exAm.
lac sor tneHoseisas, the samples hntsbed - oar
wsrsLeuse. corner Of eh aud Csrysstreeu, kicn-
I3opd
E.-oM fiste and Metal Roof repaired and
warsated sdsrsss. ELLiOIE,.
spls~iass Agent. kScnmon0.
CMETb's ELEBEArED HANDMADE
~ fs}hsE sHOFs, iB rtore and Ef ssls hy. x>
aa POTTS. tAhLhI W.
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HsnFy Ward Bsseher says, IAN impudent clssk
can % almost " much Injury to his store - the
neglect Of the proprietor 70 advertise bis gooda
Two und0ubtsd and significant faclo Mhich sveFy
one futerestsd Will please bear 10 mind.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

TIE COUNTY CoURT OF HKxRIoo dis.
posed of large number Of Common wealth's cases
yesterday, as will be seen by the following:
VIM. T. Robinson, indicted 10 four cases. for re~
failing ardent spirits contrary to law, was fined
$50 and costs 10 each case.
Wilson G. Waddel, violating the revenue laws
by selling liquor without license, fined $50 aud
costs in four cases.
Henry Metro, fined So for an unlawful assembly,
and the costs in three cases for tippling.
Henry Bremmer, for tippling, ined $50 in one
case, the costs in two cases. aud three cases dis
missed by nolle prosqui.
8. NJ. Harris fued $40 and costs for permitting a
slave to 70 at large.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

TO Be HBTTLDD-Iho complaint
against John McNann and Msrasrst Nc for
assaulting and beating Bridget Bumnii, viii be
heard at the Mayors Court this morning, unIess
the parties kiss and make friends before court
meets. - 80 IE1s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

FoREIaN IrRMs.-At the first drawing room held
this year by Queen Victoria, Mrs. Dallas presented
to the B.itish Sovereign Mrs. Burgwyn Of North
Carolina.
Mr.. Ten Brock and lady have gone to Exchange
Lodge, near Ne~market, where the American
sportsman was welcomed with loud hIzzas and the
bells were set a-ringing in bis honor.
The Republic of Hayti has commissioned two
colored men, named Touissant aud Merdon, as
ministers PleDipotentiary to London, where they
have been received officially by Lord Malmesbu-
ry.
Mr.. Dallas and his daughter were among the
guests at the assembly given by Lady Palmerston
on the 9th uit
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x% SsNFoRp's LIVER IsyIao.Aroa-

COMPOUNDED ESTIEgLT FROM 6UM.-Is a mild and eff
fsctual cathartic. acting first or the LIVER, to
elect its morbid matter, then on the stomach and
their healthy action. and thus strengthens and
builds up the whole system very rapidly and is the
best LIVER INVItiORATOR
LIVER INVIH0RATNR
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

SCOTCH RseMESr.-E Eight companies Of
scotchmen, intended as q new organic alton Of q
Highland Regiment, with the distinstise uniform
Of the Highianders, were inspected 10 New York
on Thursday evening at the City Armory. They
were mustered without uniform, and Numbered
about fonr hundred men. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

HEAvY FROST IN TBxAs-THE CoTroN Crop In.
JuaED-Advices from Texas to the 23d state tha,
there bad been heavy frost throughout the
STATE, and all the crops had been seriously ipjur.
ed There was time but not seed en.ush 10 re
plant in full, aud consequently there win not be
more than half crop OF cotton this year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

hohBfHIHo PnBrTY. Any one can
spend pleasant svsning st The Esir Room Of the
!sdiss OF 81. Peters Cathedral, - Msehaatcs' Hail.
10 looking over the bssutilsi articles % sxhibi.
tiop, and especially The pictures, some Of vbjch
srs very pretty. The ssfFsshmsnis too are most
INVITING, snd whom served By fsiF hands, cannot
fall . be Appreciated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

CENrRAL AMrRIcA--At last accounts General
Lamar, United States Minister, had quilted Mica.
ragua and was In Costa Rica. He parted with the
Nicarsguan government friendly terms, and
presented the Cabinet with large number OF
volumes of books, as the nucleus of Nicaraguan
State library. NJ. Belly, it is said, was not in
favor with the people, who looked on the French
as fillibusters -s IS e
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

AMERICAN PAPERS SHUT OUT OF CANApA.-The
clause 10 the new Canadian postal bill which i'm.
poses postage upon papers which have heretofore
been free, scarcely raises more indignation and
complaint than does another clause, which pro.
6ibits the Introduction of foreign papers into
canada, except through the medium Of the post
ONCE. This does not look much like .srecprocty !"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

o. 8. CIRCUIT CoURr, Judge Hslly-
burton presiding.-The Grand Jury Of this Court
met yesterday, and found true bills against the
following persons:
Henry Wingo alias Wingo Crowder, for taking q
letter from the Richmond Postof1ce, which con .
tanned draft for S. payable to the order OF Henry
Crowder. The prisoner, on seeing letter adver-
tised for Henry Crowder, called ct the possonice,
took IL ont, and then for time denied IL, but on
being assured that the clerk would recognise him,
admitted the offence, declared that be had suppo-
sed 1t was for him. and gave mp the draft. He is
young and very ignorant man, and attempts to ex.
cuse himself by saying that after discovering his
mistake, he was afraid TO return the letter to the
postoffce.
Robert Stith, charged with misdsmeanor, was
also indicted. The court then adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

IAIiino OIy.- -In 1857, - appears from
sss chsmbesiAin's books. $50 doss wers rss ulsriy
,c,:::d ,s end msdslsd % 90 whore they plcassd.-
10 1908, fhs number Of the cantns licenses vsrs
rsduced 70 ooz, shovipg faliirs "a in 60 yssr az
i0 And 70 1850. bat 222 iicsssss have bess ot.
tasssd Tor dogs Of high asd iow dsgsss thss NOV.
ine reduction Of $50 from The pssvtoes ysar.-
81, that poison 10 occasiouaiIy dlstrkuted esnons
ths Of eurs that insst our ssssts ssd mskS
night hidsous by their barks Esd grosb.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

lx,LaHkfIoN-Thelsf lsft hand row lnsoeh4he shove
columns contain the Numbers which weEe drawn
is the Prize which the Number . sut1t3ed b. II
your number s not 10 ths se snA dsss not sod b 3
your ticket h blank.
lied TO so in addition 70 any other Py1e Which tAe
above drawing may cattle it TO- Hail. ouoetsg oo4
Certificates Of Packakee are entitled 70 al tAsY
draw over the 80 Prizes. 4AavO. 0nnDo1gu -
Bliss fick IA spd Certificates uus& y vssussse "
this once f6f - o. rehveet1eak 311sn t0ae
have MOT drawn Rris0 nesA not - roouRuo4.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

POLITICAL MovEMRNT.-Jas Kelly, chairman Of
the New York State central republican committee,
and twenty other prominent New York re-
publicsns, have issued address to the republi.
cans of New England, deprecating the proposed
1.-TWO years law" in Massachusetts,, as calculated
to be disastrous in its effects upon the republican
party, by alternating the foreigners from the par.
ty who have heretofore given it their countenancs
and suppOrt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

MUTUAL DIsfRKss.-Recentiy at Q marriage In
Leeds, Eng after the ceremony, the bride burst
into tears; whereupon the bridegroom, stout six
loot fellow, following the example, blubbered like
q calf, and on being demonstrated with roared out
"Let me alone, feel a. bad about II % she does"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

DsArH or An AcroR AND PAINfHR.-Walter
McPhersou Bayns died In Boston last week. He
was known ~ IN actor aud painter. His chief
work was panorama OF voyage across the At
isntic, combined with passage up the Rhine, BY
the exhibition OF which, In this country and Eus
rope, he realized handsome competsncy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

Mr.. Jefferson has been playing the "Amerif an
Cousin at Buffalo, N. Y, to crowded houses,
TIE " GREAT" FORTHCOMING PRIZE FraHr-The
fight between Heenan aud Sayers, for a purse and
the English belt, will not take place before next
Spring. During the interval, Heenan will pr.c-
tice constantly with John Morrssey and Mr.. OF.
tignon II the arrangements for q fight with
Sayers are completed, Morrissey intends going to
England with Heenan, and to second him in the
rjug-Tfmes
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

THE REPORTED MASSACRE OF FokD's RANCHES
The Austin (rexas) Gazette, of the 10th instant.
contradicss the report that Captain Ford's Compa.
ny of Rangers had been killed by the Camanche..
1t says:
Sergeant F. A. Kirk, an express rider from
Captain Ford's camp, 10 Camanche county, reached
this city on Thursday last, having left Camp on
the 18th iust The accounts of the company hav.
ing been slaughtered by the Indians are ali false
The captain had made an extended scout of seven
hundred miles. Owing to the fall of snow be did
not succeed 10 overtaking the Indiana. He appears
to have used very great exertions to obtain sue
cess, and he speaks in high terms OF the patience
endurance aud good conduct of his men,"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

MEXICAN SMK-The New Orleans Picsyune has
examined parcel of Mexican silk received from
the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, which It says is q
curious prodrct of Southern Mexico, and grows
of the most beautiful and majestic trees OF
those inimtabe forests. 1t 10 strong in fibre and
firm in staple as the silk worms thread, which In
appearance it much resembles, and wonderfully
seft to the touch
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-04

for the past month show al aggregate Of forty
three vessels, OF which ten were ships hve were
barks, nine we're brigs, nineteen we're schooners--
The total value Of property lost vas nine hundred
and eighty.thre thousand hve hundred dollars.