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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

EmaII !" 10 Vu 1uUIos
MsaInm or Family :ize. on table. 81.
in half case 80 to &
IN foil cases 100 to l5f
Hemmers IS 90. Needles per dozen, 81 on.
Carefully mack ed for transportation and delivf
anywhere in Richmond free OF charge. Warranted
to bs es represented.
All necessary repairs FREE OF CHARGE.
Any person can readily learn TO use them from the
printed directions which accompany the machine,
but when necessary, operator will 20 with them
| to give personal instruction. my 2-6ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

49, FAIRl IRl-The Ladies Of
~ St. Peters congregation have the plea
sure to inform their friends and the public general
IL that on May I'd, at Mechanics Hall, 9th street.
they will commence Fair for the benefit Of their
Church; and they can exhibit an array of very
beautiful articles Of utility and fancy they invite
oil! to come and purchase at fair prices.
an 29-6t
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WATKINS L FICKLEN.

sFCHEAP CARD PRINTING.-The DISPA TCH
JOB OFFICE being now supplied with TWO OF
RUGGLES' FAST CARD PRINTING PRESSES, 10
and with greater rapidity than any other establish.
ment in this city. The largest stock OF CARDS in
the city can be found at this office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

TABLE DAMAsKs. NAPKINS, TOWELS. Ii.
MEN SHEETINGS
Pillow Castings Cotton sheetings Curtain goods &c.
H-All of the best quality and very cheap.
ap 26-ts WATKINS l. FICKLEN.
~ EXTENSIVE SUPPLY OF PLAID AND
STRIPED oZNABURGs. COTT0NAD
Farmers Drills, Unbieached Cottons. Plaid Domes.
tics and all kinds plantation goods, at unusually
low prices.
ap 2s-ts WATKINS Il ElCkLEN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02
DRESS TRIMMINGS.

DIX Kiss ThlMMlNUS,
DRESS TRIMMINGsl
BOgTTCHER, IT'S Broad street.
New Spring and Summer Trimmings, consisting
Of the most fashionable and stylish
PRINCES,
MARABOUTs.
QUILLED RIBBONS,
and many other different kinds and novelties.
Having made an arrangement with several i'm.
porting houses in New York to supply me with all
the NEW STYLES of Goods, as soon as they arrive.
will be enabled to furnish my customers with the
latest fashionable styles. on the
MOST REASONABLE TERMS.
Further, CALI the attention of the Ladies to q
lot of
FRENCH LACE MANI LAS. SHAWLS,
POINTS,
which can sell at very low figures, being of my
own direct importation.
s s1Sss AM s DOUBLE zEPHER WoRsTEDs.
Shetland Yarn. of all colors. always on hand. at
wholesale and retail; Real Lisle Thread Stockings
for Ladies. Real Lisle Thread Socks for Gentle
men. and q splendid assortment of Fans and other
fancy articles. Jap zo-ts
kAsAM'L NJ PRICE GO.
Are receiving large additions to their stock Of
new aud desirable Goods, being bought by their &c
Nor partner now in New York.
SILKS and SILK ROBES
BAREGEs and BARkGE ROBES
ORGANIZES and 0RGANDIE ROBES
PRINTED JACONETS
ENGLISH BAREGE
Very great variety of
NEW AND CHOICE GOODS
In every department, embracing whatever can be
had to make their stock Of
FINE RETAILING DRY GOODS
Fresh and attractive.
nm oo-et SAN,T NJ PRICE n IN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02
~ MONKEYS, MONKEYS. -
~ DOGS, DOGS.

%yE DOGS, DOGS.
Xxx BIRDS, BIRDS.
y III The subscriber has just received three
young MONKEYS and some fine PUPPIES, Of the
cross breed OF st Bernard and Newfoun Hand Also,
. fine lot of Canary BIRDS both male and female:
one Irish Black BIRD; two pair fine African Widow
which he will sell cheap. Apply soon at the south
east corner of 10th and Main streets, up stairs.
nAAlso. MockiDg Birds, splendid singers. and
q pair of Love Birds. my 2-3t*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

KANAwEA eAif.-Ths inspectors return of Salt
made ct the Ksnawhs, Va. Salines, for the quarter
ending April 1si, shows that Ss,963 bushels were
made.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

OFFICE, 2n MAIH ST., RIcHnoSD.
xu,...,,t dasrarsaement to others before the pub
"a. ~ 1sr;cns meriis f0g special trades and purn0s
attsn,ion l. invied TO the WHk.Izn wMsoL AZ ~
~ 20 sha casentiale Of Q good instrument, VIE:
IT, Elegance Of model and finish. - ...-,,,.,
q Simplicity and tnosongnnSSssf s y from de-.
and consequent Durability eno Heeuo" "o'i u0
ranrement and need of repairs. ,.,.s....
= Ease OF management and rapidity ana Quiesnees
OF UfH emming and Scanning. and Cording attach
mants. no, - h~th .sAa. ~ th. n.
of strength and nrmCsss OF seam that viii not rip
nor rayel and made with
!. Economy Of Thread.
g. Applicability to variety OF purposes and ma
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

Tosa. entra ~ 'ne "a e4a.,s, 3.6stess s.o4o.ses
rss .",., amount entered at the port since Jan /.
=. sao cas.4a7. The imports for the ten fscal
n.n,h. eudipe April 80. aggregate 47s,o67 .oo6,
sea ia 1858, and SIS, ,so4 In 1857
psSErrr or J. Wilkes BoorH.-The benent to this
vounx actor to night affords Al excellent opportu-
nifty Of enjoying some very hne acting. He will up
pear AZ o,hello, and Edwin Booth, his brother, a.
Iago. The bill also includes variety Of songs, and
A dance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

nA- THRY prove themselves to be as
represented.
Ia The longer you use them the better you like
them.
~ They never fail to give good satisfaction to
all who learn their use.
eE Unlike the most of Sewing Machines, WHErL
m WILSON'S improve on acquaintance.
t. And WHEELER WILSON'S Ma.htne IL the
one that sells. my 2-eo3t"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

~ ToBAcco Box PLANK AT AUcTIcN
The attention of Tobacco Manufacturers, IL asked
to my sale of a fine lot of Seasoned Oak Plank,
THIS AFTERNOON, at O'Clock, on Water street.
near Messrs Ludlam Watson.
THOMAS W KEESBE,
nv PIT Auctioueer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

~IT Is! IT IS
CANNOT BE DENIED.
The success attending the introduction of the
WHEELER b WILSON
SEWING MACHINE
In Virginia is truly wonderful.
and State. my 2-MTh6S"
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a'---HA'-~s4s'
LOST.

r OST-On the 2Sth inst pair Of
II SPRING BALANCES, from oar ice wagon. be-
tween the Our Honse and Dime The finder will re-
ceiye reward Of 81 by returning them TO US
= GRIFFIN a TAYLOR.
an 3o-3t Upon the Dsck.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

ATTENTION, VIRGINIA RIFLES.
r. Atfend Parade on MONDAY ats oclock. ~,
M 10 front Of the City Hail. IN fun summer nniorw.
with four rounds Of ball cartridge, 10 eeispfsss
the 9th anniversary.
81 order Of Lieut. In Command.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02

REEERGOHAUM PIPE0.-We have on
Nl hand . supply OF REAL. MEsRscHAuM PIPKs,
and Ciaar Holdera u beautiful patterns and styles
ABADk = BAKER, Chemists,
my3 r.. Main -, corner above Post Once.
, 1859-04-08
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON TERRITORY, FRIDAY APRIL s. 1859

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'rey "eie 'nuie..'! az "a'.'O%s Wv -o%'
u 'ne iuw' im.T, S'g t.' S'.Is us"oJ." wv y,
SV1..'"e u W.. e. " srI P,GiU
sun; 9.u.t anu ,,,i ieia.ro,y ~ .'E"'.e '"e't uo
nI tTV 1"S'ltu',o"S ~ "s" 0o or %g h ;o
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SsI'.S' 1oile' .i,"e ue'ls,' 1st " % uoi,v
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reeI,. nence '"G sleIso"a2'e ; ssn',.ueI' r.;sIa
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anu anu squulely. ~ % " 20 '"o sS''nr qu,a
s'ou ou'I'e rne neAt canvass ~ 'uHVto' ~
, 1859-04-08
C0nrresSIOnal EcOnomieS.

In anticipation Of deficiency III the
National Treasury Of perhaps some $780,.
600, 900 for the ensuing fiscal year, the
policy of retrenehment has among other
things been strongly advocated in Congress.
There was good deal Of talk, for these
many weeks past, about applying tile pru-
ning-knife to this, that and the other thing,
and finally an attempt was made 10 reduce
the nun her, Of Consular appointments
The House abolished the diplomatic estab-
lishments at Rome, Sardinia, Switzerland,
aud many other places, then restored them
again to the bill, and passed the latter, so
that things remained in StdtS quo, no re.
trencbmeht resulting from this effort. agl
In the House, on Wednesday last, the
Executive Appropriation billWas taken up,
and the sun OF $500, 900 for mileage, $lO,-
900 for furniture, $73,0 for The Con.
gressionat Globe, $4,000 for the wages Of
the San Francisco Mail, $4,000 at the
New York Assay Office, and $225, 900 for
the purpose of site in New York for
Court purposes, were stricken ont, and on
the other hand SITS, 900 was added for de-
iciences in printing, after which the bill
was passed by l6 majority; so thar the
whole Of the above saving would amount,
after deduction of $l75, 600 for DEFICIENCIES
in printing, to $455, 900.
The great work of retrenchment thus far
sums up with $455, ,0O0 This is not much
to boast Of, it is true, buS then in another
direction Congress has been more success
ful. The House, in Gt Of munifceHee,
passed the Pension bill which will tax the
Treasury to the amount Of $l0,000,OO0
annually. The Senate, not TO be found
wanting in the virtue Of liberality, passed
the French Spoiation bill WHICH involves
the payment Of an additional item of $5r
O00,0 900. Whercupon the House took up
the Homestead bill, voting the handsome
present of farm to everybody who chooses
TO accept of the friendly gift This dispo
sition Of the rich Inheritance of the public
lands wopld reduce he revenue some So.
O0O,0 900, which, was the average aunua
yield from this source for the last 90 yeurs
| We have therefore as an Offset for tue re
trenchment of $455,000 aD additional de
mand upon the Treasury of S2l, 100000
Should these Congressional economics re
ceive their final legislative sanction, il would
bring the deficiency for next year up tC
some $50, 900 900, more or less. This il
retrenchment with vengeance. PsHnsyl
UaRiaR, Feb. 1914. .....
, 1859-04-08

Whole some day before adjournment, will
argue the matter so as to lay foundation
for action next Congress in tie right direc-
tion.
| believe there is legal obligation of the
government to pay the awards OF the COM
mission-and as to the pay of our voun-
teers there is every consideration OF equity
and justice in paying what the commission
awarded. But we have no power over the
subject this session Our Senators will en-
deavor to call up our Indian treaties and
have them ratified.
have given notice this morning Of II hill
to extend the laws and the judicial system
Of the U. S. 10 the State Of Oregon. To
morrow | hope to be able to introduce the
bill. 1t will be impossible to accomplish
much in the few days we have ct the heel
of this Congress. There are dozen i'm
portant measures which had hoped to have
moved in the House this session, but our
admission has been accomplished at SO late
a date that nothing can be done with any
measure requiring action of the standing
committees or the special attention of mem
hers; they are all pressed with many pend
ing questions, which will accumulate nt the
close of a Congress. If we get our judi
ciary bill through, and our treaties in the
Senate ratified, it is nearly all there can be
done now. Gov. Stevens has been most
diligent in bis duty, but ii has been imP0ssi-
bic to do much here this session.
a Yours most truly,
.... L. f. GROVER.
, 1859-04-08

BB- HOlyrood, che ancient Scottish pal
ace, is undergoing great repairs, the policy
being to restore, as far as possible, the old
architecture Now the exquisite proper,
tions and magnificent decorations Of parts
Of this interesting structure are displayed
as they have not been for a generation.
Such is the case with the ornamental work
of Queen Mary'S dial and Croft-an-Rgh
House OF the latter it is said the broken
turrets Of this picturesque pile are being
replaced, its bulging gables brought bnck
to the perpendicular line, and its sunken
roof renewed. Ancient windows that had
been built mp are being re-opened, aud
every authentic antique feature replaced
and when the works are completed il
promises to be a very pleasing object in
the little landscape garden in course Of
creation round the palace. .-
, 1859-04-08
From the Albany Evening Journal.
Pacific Rilroads,

If the selection of Pacific Railroad
ronte was left to an unbiased Engineer, he
could make but one choice. He would be-
gin Mt Fort Benton on the Missouri river
to which steamboats, can come up from New
Orle2fls. From thence he could run his
easy grades westward through luxurian.
meadows and over rolling prairies. He
could cut his wooden ties from adjoining
forests, dig his iron rails from neighboring
mines, find coal under his feet, and water
in the streams on his right hand aud his
left, every mile of the way. He could fol
low the track of the buffalo (whom Col
Benton pronounced "an intelligent and sa-
gaeious engineer, always choosing the best
country and the easiest roule,) herds Of
whom abound He would thus avoid the
sandy deserts of Utah aud the perpetual
SHOWS of Sierra Nevada. He would cross
the Rocky Mountains at Cado,ta Pass, the
lowest in the chain. He would stop at
PalooSe river, where be again could take
steamboat down to the Pacific Ocean. He
could tell you that this Railroad wonld be
in all but 450 miles long, or shorter than
that from New York to Buffalo, and less
cXpensiye! ..r al.
But the route so clearly indicated by
nature, will not answer at Washington. 1t
happens to be Northern route. Senator
lvcrson, &c, will secede from the Union II
it is chosen. We must build a roundabout
Southern road tt0o thousand miles longer,
and millions of dollars more costly, over
sand plains without wood, water or coal,
and which, when built, will not be, as this
would, self-supporting. .''
, 1859-04-08
From the Oregon Statesman Of March 20.
Letter from MIR. Grover.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WaShinpton Feb II 1859


DEAR BUsH:-Wo have at last succeed
ed in one of our greatest measures before
COngress--the admission of the State 1t
has elected one of the most marked debates
so all say-that has occurred in Con
gress for many years. The admission of
Oregon is regarded as most important in
relation to its influence in strengthening our
interests on the Pacific, as much in relation
to more thorough settlement Of the great
principle of self government, and States
rights-involved in the measure. No State
has been admitted for many years, so says
the "oldest inhabitant," which has called
forth more good feeling generally, than the
admission OF Oregon. trust she will re-
tain her good position.
Owing to the perfect tempest Of retrench-
ment which has swept through the pro-
ceedings of the session, our war accounts
have come in for back-hauded blow
They have been referred to the Sd Auditor
to cut down the pay of volunteers to that
of regnlars-and to make incidental deduc-
tions in other claims. The Military Com.
mittee did not give eur delegation an op-
portunity to argue the rights Of the volun-
teers to the full pay allowed by the COM
mission aud the laws of Oregon. Our State
must not submit to this condition of things
The pay of a regular soldier will not pay
for the clothes which our volunteers wore
ont in the service. 1t seems that the COM
mittee had determined on this unjust reduc-
ton before we had hearing, and would
not hear anything further on the point. If
l can get the floor in the Committee Of the
, 1859-04-08

" The Professor at the Breakfast Table thus con
cludes his admimbIe contributions to the February
number Of the AgGntic Nfoniaiy: .-.
read this song TO the boarders eating breakfas
the other morning. It was written for Our fellows
you know who they are, of course
The Boys.
Has there any old fellow got miSed with the boys
If there has, take him out without making cisc!
Hang the Almanacs cheat and the Catalogues spite
Old Time Is a liar! We're twenty tonight
we'ro twenty! we'ls twenty Who says we more
He's tipsy-young jackanapes SHOW him the door!
Gtay temples at twenty Yes, wh;c, If We please
Where the w-akes fall thickest there nothing car
freeze
Was il showing spoke of Excuse The mistake.
Look close-you will see not a sign Of flake
We want some new garlands for those we have she'd
And these are white roses in place Of the red
We've rick, we young fellows you may have beer
told,
OF talking Qn public) as II we were old;
That boy We call Doetor," and this we cal
b." Judge go .. t-aHH. .'..
It's neat little iction--oi coutse it's all f4dge.
That fellows the Speaker, one on the right :
"Mr. Mayor my young ono, how arc you tonight
That's our Member OF Oongess,' We say when VT
chat; ..... .-T H..r. ..t
There's the Reverend t'shis-name-dOn'tm max,
me laugh! .. ....-
That boy with q grave mathematical look,
Made believe he had written wonderful book,
Al Al, d.. A.a. 4
50 they chose him right in good joke it was, TOO
Theirs a bOy,-we pretend. with thfec-dcckei
brain, 'r..r.aEsF ...
That could harness team with a logical chain
When be spoke for our manhood in g Ilabltd fire,
We called him e The Justice but now he's The
Squire" -'.tt1
And there's a nice youngster of excellent pth,-
Fate tried 70 conceal him iy naming him Smith,
But he shouted song for The brave aud the free
Just read on his medal-'M Ny rountry-" Of thee ~
You hear that boy laughing?-You think hcs all fun
Bat the sBgels laugh, too, at the good he has done
The children laugh loud as they troop 70 his call,
And the poor man that knows him laughs loudest o.
all
Yes, we're boys, always playing with tongue or will
pen,-
And sometimes have asked-Shall We ever be men
Shall we always be youthful, and laughing, and gay,
Till the last companion drops smiling awayl
Then here's to our boyhood, its gold and its gray
The stars Of its winter, the dews of its May
And when we have done with our life lasting toys,
Dear Flther, take care Of thy children, the Boys!
, 1859-04-08

HAD Then THERE.-A clergyman was
preaching rather long sermon GU the
text, "Thou art weighed, aud found want.
ing" After the congregation had listened
about an hour, some began to get weary
and went out, THAT is right, gentlemen
as fast as you are weighed, pass out p
He continued his sermon at some length
after that, but no one disturbed him by
leaving.
, 1859-04-08

p~MR. CRABBE, the biographer of John
C. Calhoun, states in letter that the Sen
ator never was connected with any of the
denominations Of the Christian church, but
regarded religion as an essential property
of the inner man. "He looked, says Mr.
Crabbe, simply to the commandments Of
his Creator"
, 1859-04-08

D9 "My dear, what shall we name
bub 7"
"Why husband, I have settled on the
name Of Peter"
ooh, don't" be replied al never liked
Peter, for he denied his master"
Well, then" replied the wife, "what
name do you like 7"
! should like the name Of Joseph"
Oh, not that" replied she l can't
bear Joseph, for he denied his mistress"
, 1859-04-08

Has there any old fellow got miSed with the boysI
If there has, take him out, without making cisc!
Hang the Almanacs cheat and the Catalogues spite
Old Time is liar! We're twenty tonight
, 1859-04-08

Was it showing spoke Off Excuse The mistake.
Look elose-you will zee not sign Of flake;
We want some new garlands for those we have she'd
And these are while roses in place of the red
, 1859-04-08

A New SouETY.-Some fun-loving fei-
lows in Newcastle. Pa. recently started a
society there which purported to be lodge
of the Sons Of Malta. One Of the initiated
however, exposed tile whole concern. lie
states, that after being initiated, he signed,
what was represented to be the constitution
of the Order, but which turned out to be
nothing more or less than an order for a
keg Of beer upon one Of the town brewers
The club had been indulging in lager, Mt The
expense Of the new members, for seversi
weeks. r. -..-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-27

ANrcDorE OF SrUARr.--Mr. G.. Of this
city tells good story Of Gilbgt Stuart, the
painter. which illustrates finely the power a
secret has to propagate itself, if once allowed
TO little airing and to reach few cars.
Stuart had, as he supposed, discovered a
secret art Of coloring, very valuable. He
told it to a friend His friend valued it high
ly, and came time afterwards to ask permits
sion to communicate it, under oath Of eternal
secrecy, to a friend Of his who needed every
possible aid to enable him to rise.
"Lot me Sec" said Stuart, making a chalk
mark on board at hand, 81 know the art,
and that is
zone" said his friend
"You know it, continued Stuart, making
another mark by the side Of the one already
made. "and that is"
1.-TWO" cried the other.
"Woll, and | tell your friend and that will
be. making third mark
"Thrce only said the other.
"No." said Stuart" "it's ono hundred and
eleven! !" 1ll.)-Ncrport Mercury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-27
apurtru.
THE BIRD THAT SUNG IN MAY.


A bird last spring came to my wiudow-shuttcr,
One lovely morning At the break or days
Aud from his little throat did swcctly utter
A mjst melodious lay.
He had no Language for his JOYOUS passion,
No solemn measure, no artistic rhyme
Yet no devoted minstrel e'cr did fashion
Such perfect tune and time.
II seemed Of thousand Joys a thousand stories,
All gushing forth IN one tumultuous udci
ha,clujah for the morning-gurics
That bloomod on every side
And with each canticlc's voluptuous ending.
He slipped a dew-drop from the dripping panci
Then heaycnward his little bill extending
Broke forth in song again.
thought TO emulate his wild emotion,
And learn Thanksgiving from his tuneiul tongue
But human heart ue'er uttered such devotion,
Nor human lips such song.
At length he few and LEFT me in my sorrow,
Lest should hear those tender notes no more
Aud though early walked for him each morrow,
lie came not nigh my door.
But once again, one silent summer even,
met him hopping in the new mown hay
But he was mute, and looked not mp 10 heaven
The bird that sung in May.
Though now hear from dawn to twilight hour
The hoarsc woodpeckcr and the noisy Jay,
Ia vain seek through lcahcss grove and bower
The bird that sung In May
And such, meihinks, are ehildhood's dawning pleas
urcs.
They charm a moment, and then fly away
Through life we sigh and seek those missing treas
The birds that sung in May.
This little lesson then, my friend. remember.
10 seize each briRht-wngcd blessing in It's day
And never hope 20 catch in cold December,
The bird that sung in May