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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

The CuoICi. OF ELECToRs IN GEORGIA
nearly all the States of the u niou a piuraittv
OF the votes cast is sufficient to eject a Presi
Dental eiector Ia Georgia the case is differ
eGt. IL that State the statute requires a ma
iority OF tAe tehote number Of tOtsS cast to elect
IL Presidential eector. Ii the majority OF the
college is elected by such vote, that ma aority
by an election among themselves supply the
yacauces in the college. Butif less number
are eiec ted by the people, the vacancies must
be tiiied by legislative elections, and the Co.
vernon is authorized to call u special session
OF the q sneral Assembly for that purpose.-
ihe same is tue, of course, If none OF the
electoral candidates get such majority. Then
'he auty OF eleetiug an entire electoral college
a-volses on the legislature, which in this
e,sse e,e is already chosen, SO that the question IN
settled.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04
Tne ELECTION IN NORTH OARoLINA.-Ths

TIE ELECTION IN NORTH CARoLiYA.-Th
returns are meagre. The following are the
res ul,s received, as compared with the guber-
natoriai election of 1855: Halifax county gives
E!iis, {Dtm.,t ioi Governor, 100 majority over
Poole, Opp being an Opposition gain OF 25U.
Northampton gives Ellis 100 majority, being
an Opposition gain OF lis. Wayne county
gives Democratic gain of 81. Edsecom De
gives large Democratic majority. LenoiT
county gives Eilis 1919 majority. In the city
of Raleigh, Nj. A. Biedsoe lad valorem Demo-
crat) has $40 majority over ths regular Demo
cratic candidate. The Opposition have car
ried Blake county. New Hanover county
elects the democratic ticket to the Legisla-
ture.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
ADGiTS in Lynch5wS.

LlACHBURd, -, aug. 8.
The dullness of things for the past week or Sc,
has been really distressing 10 news riters and
all others connected with the press; bat since
| the parching season has been superseded by a
more wholesome current OF air, the sun seems
less oppressive, and refreshing gales are at
| times ubiq uitous, which serve TO strengthen
| and invlgorate both mind aud body. This
timely fluc tuati0n in that thread bare theme
| Che weather) is gratifying, and, 10 say the
least, should be q matter of cOngratula On
with ali, rs 1t serves 10 diSpel the fears OF an
| unhealthy autumn, which generally follows
| IL heated August term" Al present our city
may be considered ii its usual healthy cOadI.
| ton.
| During the past spring and summer quite a
| large number OF buildings have been erected, ,
| OF are in course OF construction here, most Of
which are outside OF the present limits of the
corporation. Among Others, may be men toned
IL Presby teran Church editice now building on
Diamond HILL in wealthy and fashiona Bile
part of the town This house will proven great
convenience 10 persons residing In that lccali-
ty, as many Of them have an uncOm forfa bic
Jaunt to make at present, in order TO attend
Divine worship A Baptist parsonage Is also
being erected on Court street, which. from the
design, will be quite ornamer tai to that
street, rs well as subs tantial and convent
entity arranged building. Our enterprisiDg
fellow tow nsInan, ,Chas. Scott, is erecting at
heavy outlay, subs tlal block OF buildings,
designed tor commercial houses, on the corner
OF Jefferson and 9ih streets. Hands are buSiiy
engaged in puliing down the old brick factory
which stands on the site intended for the depot
OF the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. As
soon as the rubbish removed the building
on this lot will be commenced, consisting Of ii
cOmmodi0us warehouse ana Il handsome
ticket office. II is also contemplated by the
managers for this Company TO put up Il ma
chine shop near by the depot. THIS, how
ever, will not be done until the road,
bridging and depot is completed. The
troublesome job OF bridging the canal
is progressing as fas as could be reasonably
expected ali OF the piers are up except two
III order to construct which, dams have
to be made, one of which is com pleted and
the other in rapid course OF construction
The managers expect to complete The bridge
by the lst OF November at farIhest, by which
time the cars will be run down TO The depot,
which Will save the company vast expense
which they are ut present forced TO incur, in
order 10 transport passengers and baggage
from the present terminus of he island DO Wn
u The VIRGINIA and Tennessee Uepat. o. h
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

The POPULATION OF THE WEST oVER-Rs-
TiNArED.-The census, if it should have no
otner eject, viii show in what manner the re-
puted Increase in population in the cities OF
the Union, aud especially in the West, have
oeeh oNer-estlmated during the past three or
loGr years. Chicago, for instance, has been
estimated by many whose opportunities for
aseef'alnlng such matters We're ample, 10 con-
tain tlA0Ou people. This conclusion has been
arrived At from several facts. In March last
me foie cast IN the Mayors election was
hearty Wt0O; which, allowing one vote TO
every seven lnhablian Is, would give IA popu-
iatioh OF nearly l33,O0O, which exceeds the
rue returns by nearly 20,tUO. 50 il is with
the cities of 81. Louis. Cincinnati and IN
faci, all The large towns OF the West. rha
Caioago papers predict that the West will fan
short at least one million in The estimated
population.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

HOW THE SWISS RIFLEMgN SHooT IN ENG
LAhD-Most, II not all the Swiss sharp- shoot
efs lred tnational ratle contes1 living full
lengtn upon the ground, taking very cautious
aud deliberate aim, and generally occunied
from ten 10 twenty seconds in covering tha
target and measuring the distance with The eve
before pulling the trigger. NJ Thorsl who
not only carries off the Whitworlh rite hn,
has earned by the same act quaiifica lion tn
enter the lists for one OF the royal prizes on
Saturday, astonished all who saw him by the
extraordinary precision of his iire. 1t appears
that the old superstition OF luck In horse
shoe" Is rife In Switzerland, as well as in the
rural districts Of our own country and our
Swiss champion, having, on his way 10 the
common, found one on the road, regarded it
as taiisinan, aud hung 1t at his breast, where
he wore 1T throughout ,he day, like an order
OF merit. Whether it was the miraculo lous
power OF the horseshoe, or his own superior
sight and Judgment, We Will not pres utas 10
cetermine, but certain IL Is that NJ Thorel,s
shooting asionishsd everybody who saw IA
Three times in succession he hit the centre OF
the tarrst d feat not accomplished bg any
other person, English or foreign durile The
day-Londoa Rstrs, Jaiy g.
The cay .: PaiefpJ, ii is said, has iegalnel
Ia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

The Opposition Farty of Henric0, ara 20 hold
4 Bell and Everett ratification meeting 1T their
CoIrt-House, en Monday mex.
The Douglas wing of the democratic party
are also to hold 4 ratification meet at the same
place, when delegates Will be appoIn ted IL
the Staunton Convention, 10 be acid on the
18Th inst.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04
PRICE ONE CENT.

Gored By a Co,e.--A little girl, daughter OF
Mr.. Heinrich. was attacked by a vicious cow
while passing along 9th street, north of Leigh,
and besides having one of her fingers crushed
OFF and her hand dreadfuliy mangled, was bad
ly bruised about her person. Such animals,
when found in the public highways, ought To
be killed at once, so as TO prevent them from
injuring women and children.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04
n1Rs. lka0OKE,s Rnanu u,AG A,nn,Y
IVA SCEO0L.-The second session o. th.s SCI col
Will commence the FIRST Day OF OCTOBER,

IVA ECEODL.-1hs second session o. tins ScLGOI
Will commence the FIRST ID ~ OF OCTOBER,
1869, and end the lst OF July, 1851
All the usual branches of FEMALE EDUCA-
TON are t0ught. the Modern Languages by ma
tire masters. md Latin, Music. giraving and
Palatlng. by competent Professors in eact part
rsnt. The French Language viii Ce Laus Int by n
native of Paris. The growing necessity for this
lanSu Ige IN our country, makes II essential tbs I
10 should be taught orally, Tor which reason 1t will
he the language of the school room. aud as soon
Us a proper selection can be III sde, + ench lady
viii he procured 10 reside IN the family.
class Will ba tGTmeH in English Literature
and The course OF study viii he thorough.
corps OF experienced teachers tnine in mum
berl have been engaged. ~ others Will be adued
shouid the eyisences Of the school require tn IN.
REFERENCEs.-JnC. X. Tucker, Attorney Gen
erai Of Virginia, RICHMOND; Prof d. ii. Tucker
Medical college o. yirs Richmond; Hon. X
Nj. T. huntsr, u. s Senator, ,Lloyds, Essex coun-
ty, Va; Hon James Nj. Mason, u. y Senator,
Winchester, Va; st Geo Tucker, Esq. Ashland,
Va; Right Rev. Bishop Johns, Alexandra Va;
Rev. T. V. Moore, X ichmord. Va; Rev. James X.
Graham, Wnche Fter, Va Thomas Furman. ESQ,
savannah, Ga; Judge II II. Marshall, Charlotte
=. ID, Va; ClGcInatus Newton, Esq. Norfo X,
Va Rev. Charles II. Read, Richmond, Va; Judge
James D. Hai burton, ID. G: oil L g., RlchmC nd,
Va Mr William Ur mt, Richmond, Va Mir.
Abram Warwick, do; M Samuel Ayres, do Mr.
B B. smith. do /; Il. I. Daniel, E,a., do; Colonel
ThoS Ellis, do; Or. Robert II Cabsll. do
For terms and other partIcn ars relating 20 the
school, address Ii. g. BROOKE,
Ip laht
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

Going at L1rSe.-ln various neighbor b hoCds
IL the city persons are at work shooting and
poisoning the thousands of stray ours that an
noy the sick by flight, and endauger the safety
OF all who pass the streets 1T all times. Every
dog in the State had better be killed than one
person should die of hydroph oba; and AS the
law affords no protection, the people will pro-
tecL themselves
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

The knights T.nplaT had a III )onlight drill
on the Capitol Square last Thursday night,
and as they were dressed III regalia,an aud made !,
good turn OUT, presented handsome appear
ance. Tney were attended by the ArmoTy
Band, whose admirable music attracted lar gs
number OF ladies 10 the park 10 hear II, and to
witness the drill OF the sir Knights.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

PIPE Lsyng.-The Superintendent of the
Water Works is pushing on the improvement,
under his charge AS rapidly possible lie Is
laying about thirty laiga ripes per ~eek-jus
as many A. they can we'll cast aud prove al the
Tredegar WoIks-and expects 10 finish the
present Job early next TALL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

ReHIoring Gates and turning cattle in to the
front yards OF private Ie.idencez, seems 10 be
the taVorite pastime OF party OF youngsters
on Shockoe Hill, who can tina no better way
of spending their leisure evenings. Such
sport is any Thing but funny to those who suf-
fer by it, and may lead the perpetrators int
serious difficulties IL they are detected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

S1,!d,H Dip.-Iesterday afternoon, a gentle
man connected with the night watch, in at.
tempting to cross the stream which separates
fauxalis Island from the one west OF ii, was
accidentiy thrown out OF the boat by the ferry
rope, but soon scrambled on shore, drippIu J
wet from head 10 foot, but none the worse oii
for the sudden and cooling piu sc.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

:, QUIET WI "EDDIsG.--Married in DharlestGwn,
Mass., on SUNDAY evening last, Mr.. Daniel
Hor"oua, 1r.t OF Bakers Island, Salem, 10
Mrs. Mary Grace. of Charles esiown. The
parties arr 10 h deaf nutes snd the ceremony
was performed by The Rev AIR Lqu.bert ac-
eording 10 'he Esiscopal form, which was in-
Ttpftl@i " me parties by sister ct The bride,
who j. well Vetoed Ia thu iangaag. of s,ai,s
a large aalnber OF deaf mutes were present.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

DEATH OF AN EMINENT MAN-Hon John
> Wells died on the ID instant, at Exeter, n
H., aged 81 years. The deceased was one of
the aolest OF New IIampshire's sons and had
occupied many official positions OF honor and
trust. He served in The u. s. Senate and was
once placed i'll nomination by the Democra Is
for Governor Of the State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04
GARIBALDI AND HIS WokK-A sFIorenc

GARIBALDI AND HIS WokK-A sFiorenee
correspondent OF the Providence Journal
says:
Gen Garibaldi is steadily doing his work
With characteristic energy he is going straight
which he 1T first proposed. He has just con-
cluded bargain with Col. Colt for l00, ,OG0 OF
the best arms which are produced by that
manufacturer. TG his resources OF all sorts
eTai contributions. Baron Rc isoii has Just
made him present OF 600 stand of arms and
others are giving ina similar pro portion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

Nsic HaH.-The new Military Hall, 10 be
erected on 9th street, is 10 be not only spa
cious but handsome building, and Will be so
constructed as to furnish the necessary ac-
commoda tions for six volunteer companies,
and Il general drill room for each OF them 10
occupy one night in the week. The committee
10 have the building erected, will spare no
pains to make il suitable for military pur-
poses, and will have IL put up in the most
su ubsiantial manner.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

Daring Lsap.--On Thursday night last, a ne
gro Irlio " confined III LumpKin's j:ui, III
the Valley, iraptd from the Top OF Il brics
wall, u dis lace II forty feet, wi;aout njGriag
himself: and made lis escape. lie was soul
after captured toy watehmen Newman and
Franklin. and returned 20 his owner.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04
a HORRIBLE DEATH

A HORRIBLE DEATH.-A young lady named
MISS Graham was shockingIy burnt at Brook.
lyn, N. T., Wednesday. Her clothes took fire
from lucifer match which had been careless.
iy left on the docr-stoOp, frUm which she was
observing the Grea: Eastern. She died
Thursday evening, after enduring the most
horrible torture
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

FOURTH OF JCLY IN PRUssIA.-Gov Wright.
United ) a es Minister a Berlin, gave an en-
teEtainment on the evening OF the Fourth OF
July, TO about fifty Americans. including the
Hon Robert 9. Winthrop OF Boston, James
Knox OF Illinois, and representatives Of al
most every State of the Union. A number of
speeches were delivered, amongst which those
OF Mr.. Winthrop and o. Gov. Wright himself
excited the most rapturous applause.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

Dtrarf Coniag.-In the course Of few day
Maj. Burneli viii exhibit, At Mechanics Iu-
stitute Hall, III this city, the celebrated LiiIi-
putian dwarfs, three in number, who are na-
tives of Wythe county, Virginia. Maj. Hiram
high. Miss ROxana Walters is 40 years OF age
and bat 81 inches high Miss ka t Wal ers -
39 years of age, and but 81 inches high. The
three are said TO be inteiiigen: and sprightly
and are really worth visit from our citIzens
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

PLEASURE TRAVEL TO LAKE SUPERIOR
The Detroit (Mich.) Advertiser says the plea
sure travel 10 the deligbtfni regions OF Lake
Superior has set IN with yigor never before
witnessed. Notwiths taDding there are 81
many steamers i'll the trade, nearly every one
leaves full 10 oyerflowing with passengers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04
MFNTRICENT

MuNIFICENT ID ON oNATION.-Ahraham Ma
gowan, OF Fleming county, Kentucky, has
given to the Methodist College AT MiIiersburr
$1,000 toward the endowment OF professor
ship Of mathematics and natural science in the
institution. 10 be called after the liberal donor
Ihls Is new institution, established by the
Kentucky COnierence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

Police OPERATIONS For the month of July
l52 persons were locked up in the two station
houses Of this city. OF this number - Were
gr0es. III the HESt station house there were
III whites, b slaves ami i3 tree negroes. In
the second s'atiOn-house there were 10 whites
Ii slaves and tree negroes. Dnring the ex-
cessive hot weather, AS few persons rs possible
were committed to the lookup, and because oi
that fact the mum ber of arrests appear smaller
than they really are.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

HOSTING THE TRI-CoLoR--The Palermitan
bark Guglla. lying i'll the harbor OF Balti-
more on Tuesday morning hauled down the
Neapoiitan flag. and hoisted the Sicilian tri-
color amidst the booming OF cannon, while q
full hand performed "SROaa ia trotata' ana
other martial airs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

I4oCUsTs.- These insects have left their mark
along the Hudson river, in the vicinity Of Red
Hook, Y, upon The orchards and forest
trees, coniinng their depTedations to strip OF
ab. ut two miles wide along the river, while in
the immediate neighborhoOd of the village
scarcely Il lccust has been seen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

The FASHION CT JEwELRY.-GoId iewelry
Is much worn by the ladies in Europe this sea-
son. The English papers ale ridIculipg the
profuslon OF ornaments. and one of the Lon
don journals says: 1--WE cannot believe that
this yellow invasion OF earrings, wristbands
and buckles is destined Tor long existenc for
II such were the case, European ladies would
eventually look more like the fair sex in New
Zealand than denzens of that quarter Of the
globe IN which civilization has hitherto been
marching hand III hand with good taste.n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

Brsakiag Dctra.-The late heavy rains have
broken through the east wall around the yard
OF me Friends meeting hoase. and some OF the
orieks nave tumbed into 18th street. III not
repaired Immediately, anoi her rain may widen
the breach
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

ReSnming the War.--FJr years past boys on
Shock0e Hill and III the Valley have been iii
the habit OF lighting rock battles, TO the an
noyance Of the neigborhood, of north 18th
street, and the endangering OF their own per-
sons. These battles, when commenced are
kept up until some Of the parties are captured
by the police, when hostilities cease for = time
On Thursday last the war was resumed with
unusual fierceness, aud two OF the combat
ants were seyerly injured in The progress OF
The tight. Ii renewed again, the police will
take 4 hand in 1t, and both armies will be cap
tured and Gagged
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

GARIBALDi MEETING AT Newport
meeting was held in Newport, Il. 1. Saturday
evening, TO sympathize with and aid Garbaldi
in his reyolu tionary labors. Hon. George Ii
Calvert presided, and made a stirring address.
He was followed by II. T. Tuckarman, of New
York, Prof. Eliot, of Trinity College, Hart
ford, and Chares +. Norton, Of Cambridge.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

AceidsAt.--A young man named Edwin
Moore, whilst With party Of friends, near the
water works reservoir, yes ierday morning, fell
and fractured one CT the small bones OF bis
risht arm. near The whist. Al The lime OF Iii,
accident he VAS running alter Il eo.npanion
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

The Great EdSteTa.--There ara but foar
chances left By which our readers can get a
sight at the Great las tern. Two of these are
by the steamers Glen Cove and Curtis PecE;
The third is by the Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad, and the fourth is by the Richmond
and Fredericksburg Railroad, to Baltimore
and Annapolis Rosds, where the InaElmot tn
steamer will be on exhibt lion next Monday
The boats which lett here yesterday were
literally packed with passengers for Old Point
and Norfolk, and from all we can learn,
number equally great will leave here to-
day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

A LAKE DISAPPEARING Silver Lake a
pretty little sheet Of water, ia the heart OF the
town OF Albaay, GA, has begun TO disappear.
through one OF those curious sub.erIanean
passages which seem 10 penetrate the earth in
the low country and connect with the streams
leading to the Gulf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

A MoUNTAIE-ToP PRAYER MEETINa-On
Saturday and Sunday last, religious seryic
were held on the summit of White Top MouL-
tain, in Washington county, Va, $50 feet
above the level OF me sea. About 2Oo persons
were present on Saturday who stayed there all
tight TO attend services next morning They
had dreary day OF II, however, for ON Sun
day, while all the rest OF the world within the
reach OF vision was hlthed IN sunlight, the
summit OF w hita Top was en- veioped in clouds.
Jhe wiud whistled mournfuliy through the
trees. and the rain fell throughout the day
without intermissioa. H#s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

DoHg gelona TfaP.--The north side walk Of Dock
street b., ween 18th aud l9lh, is in a DANCE, Gus
condition, and needs Immediate attentlou, or
the city may be called upon 10 pay heavy dam
ages tor Ii broken arm or leg. viii the Super.
intendeet OF ) reefs have the trap attended 10
at Cncf !
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HUBERT r. bEFEByRE,
~ 2i-d&cwam Richmond, Va.

ITNtytRStTY HIGH SCHOOL, HUGUT.
- NOT SPRINGS, foWHATAN COUNTY,
vA.y.A SCHOOL will be opened az thls place or
me FIRST OF OCTOBER next, under the di-
rsetioa IF tho nRdsrsigned.
Though desigH ned especially pre- paratnry to the
University OF VTs slnia, 1t vii, for thls reason af
i1Td no lever advantages to those intending Ia
enter other universities. OF any College
Oae OF the Principals will teach MAfHEMAT.
les; iae other, LANGUAGES. Assistslt In.
struc'ors shalt IN every egss bs graduates of the
thiyershs 81 Virginia Colo1uial classes, how
ever, in MODERN LANGUAGES, will receive
occasional instsaction from natives OF those Ian
guages.
Charges for the session. $3.50. including every.
thing.
Circulars may he obtained at the bookstores in
AisLDoad, ar u gpshealtoa IL as thlougk the
kIohuaond Post ,OiGse
sfDNkf II. OWENS. ia A. A.,
Lately Professor of tree K IA n ktcsnund C'tIlsse
fhtLtF y. sFANARp, A. M.
hisdaaie ~, anc fermef,
~ 3-dAcwSA 7I N#'r'f'- s''
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SINGULAR DEATH-Mr. Dosworth Chaifee
CT Seekonk, Mass, got slight scratch in his
arm few days ago, which he did not pay any
attention tC. After some days his arm began
TO swell, and although medical aid was In
s:antly called in, modification set in, and he
dled last Monday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

thdrgsd ruth Stsal'ag---John Wilder, y white
man. was arres ted ana Gagged yesterday by Off :
Ger Seal, charged with stealing g and a vest
worth 81, from Washington Mitchell and a
handkerchief and cravat from George Crouch
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-04

4nnnal DiHher.-The members of the City
watch met on Fauxall lslana yesterday after
noon, and partook of their annual dInuer.-
The feast was substan tial one-such a. hearty
men could we'll enjoy-and al its conclusion,
an hour or two was spent in social amuse-
moth trees that make the Island SO inviting.
A more pleasant and agreeable pic mic party
we have rarely seen; and we are sure that
those who participated iii it will long remem-
Der il for its social incident Is and the kino feel
ing that per yaded the assembIage