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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Opening Night-The Seventh annual exhibi.
ton of the Virginia Mechanics Institute was
opened to the public last night, and although
large portion OF the working machinery was
not in running condition. because of the want
OF time there was a sufficient guam tity in mo.
ton to make the display highly attractive In
the nrst hall. besides complete type foundry
In operation, Jig saw a caloric engine, and
any quantity of machinery and man nufactures,
we noticed that the fancy glass blowers were
particularly attractive to the ladies and chill.
dreD, who hocked around their tables to wit
ness the art and to purchase the beautiful trim
kets In the upper or main hall, the ladies' de-
partment is completely jammed with speci-
mems OF their handiwork, while all around are
attractive pictures, rare man ufacture models
of inventions, scores of ofsewing machines, m usi-
cal instruments, handsome furniture, litho-
graph press in operation, fine specimens of
boots and shoes, and the most interesting col
lection OF old relics. curiOsties ETC., ever seen
In this city. The exhibition is LOW open daily,
and Is worth seeing.
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Ah'loeS ToshTioN OF RAILWAY TRAIN
ESesftsg Seene--The Picayune of the Sd inst.
gives graphic account Of the da.ep,,op and
.uff.rings 90 ,r.r 80,
~ " wv. W. "uuuieo ana hity pas
sepSers on the jackson, New Orleans and
Great Northern Railroad during the great
storm Five miles from p.s. Naa.h.. AZ.
60 ,,, """e""o ING
"AA was eonpeiAeo " s'oP' passenger
says
we were tnen At Bayou Desert, within one
nundred ana nifty yards of the Lake shore, and
could see the waves rolling in from the Lake.
Ihe water around US was about seven feet deep
and covered with large logs, which were driven
ny the waves with such force against the
track as TO break and wash 1t off all around
US. Ine water was nearly mp TO the bottom OF
'he cars ana large logs, two feet In diameter,
were forced In between the cars and the track.
we Were anchored by the locomotive, which
helo US iast, the weight OF the train alone pre-
serving lnat poruon OF the track on which we
st2od.
Ia tnis dreaoini position we remained, con-
ehpiatng scene oil most awfui grandeur
ABOVE ahd arounu US the tempest roared with
ceaseiess ury,.orrents oil rain continually fall
ing on .ne mo'iohiess tram, with violence in
eEeaseu oy the iorce OF nerce WIND. The
oreaIy sneet OF water surrounding us was
soveIsa WIN ia.ien Der aoo pieces OF wreck
iorceu up oy the angry waves which came in
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Curious EQuipage.-On Sunday, during the
visit OF Baron Renfrew, several enterprising
citizens of Jefferson Ward procured a large
imported bull, weighing about 1,7G0 pounds.
and hitehed him to a carryall, intending to
pay the Prince of Wales Il visit. His bullship
got along very well till he reached the side of
18th street fronting the west side of the Old
Market House, when becoming alarmed at the
dems nstrations made by large crowd that
had gathered in the meantime, he turned up
that street or alley and attempted to pass
under the market arch, but his nose being
seized by large dog, he was forced to sur
render and fall down. The owner of the ca
nine was sent for 10 make his dog release his
hold, which, on his appearance, ne did The
parties engaged in the affair were not arrested
nor did they see the Prince.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Licely Times.-The principal streets Of the
city were thronged on yesterday with the fair
sex, who appeared by unanimous consent re-
solved to take advantage of the fine bracing
weather. The retail merchants did paying
business In furnishing the various little arti-
cles which ladies go in quest of when out
shopping" We have never seen the streets
present more lively appearance than they did
on the occasion REFEREED to-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

FUNERAL OF UNKNOWN DKAD-The funeral
ceremonies over the remains of twelve unre-
cognized victims of the Lady Elgin disaster
took place at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, on
Sunday afternoon. The ceremonies were of a
very interesting chal acter. and were pnrtici-
pated in by large number Of citizens. Burial
places were donated for the interment of the
dead, and the lots were tastefully decorated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Ward Sehools.-We understand that the in.
terests of the Ward schools, created by the
Common Council for the education of indi.
gent children, are suffering for the want of a
Superin tendent-an officer whose duty we
take ii, would be to 60 around and visit such
institutions when in full operation, note their
defects, and suggest and apply the proper
remedy to make the system work ad van tage-
ously. Now, all of the teachers being fe-
males they are afraid to complain Of such de-
fects for fear of losing their places. A serious
difficulty is experienced iu the use Of different
text books in the several schools.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Severe Fal.--Yesterday morning small lad
named John Howard, aged about four years,
while at play near the Armory bridge, fell
from one of the apartments, and striking the
back Of his head on a stone, made an indenta-
ton in his skull. For some time the little fell
low was entirely insensible and fears were en-
tertained that he would not recover, but DIR.
E. Powell was called in, and after applying
proper restoratives soon saw consciousness re-
turn to his patient.
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DEATH OF JAS. NJ. DAyIDsoN-The killing
of Jas. NJ. Davidson. the Irish Orator. Of
Tennessee. by James Carly, has been noticed.
The Nashville Union says:
He was regarded as one of the most eloquent
men in the South He was an Irishman by
birth, but has been for many years a citizen Of
the United States. He was on the Scott elec-
toral ticket ia 1852, and up TO 1855 was
thusiastic Wing. Since that time he has been
member OF the Legislature in the session OF
1875, from the counties OF Giles, Marshall
and Lincoln. He came to Nashville on last
Thursday evening by invitation OF his friends
in this city, to address them that night on the
political issues of this canvass. After Gov.
johnson had spoken, he appeared upon the
stand and excused himself from speaking, af-
ter so noble an effort. He promised that he
would return and speak next Thursday night.
He left the city on Saturday morning for his
home at Fayetteville. He was on the train
that was thrown from the track, and was in
the front passenger car, and on that side OF it
which was torn literally into splinters. He
was buried beneath the ruins, but niracu-
lously escaped with scarce a scratch upon his
person. Upon being jocularly told that no
one but an 1rishman could have thus escaped,
he replied: "Napoleon's doctrine was no
man can die until his time comes It's not my
time yet" Who thought that in eighteen
hours from that time he would receive his
death wounds from the hand of his fellow
man? He leaves a widow and several orphan
children besides host of devoted friends, to
mourn his untimely end.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

AN "IEDIAN" OUTRAGE.-The Houston
(Texas) Telegraph says that Garner, one OF the
men disguised ',s Indians, who seized upon
TWO young ladies some time ago, carried them
Of, and after violating their persons murdered
them, was arrested at Waco, and the facts hav-
ing been proven on him, was hung there on the
9th ult.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

SOUTHERN ELKCTIoNs.-Sixtee teen coun ties in
Florida give Milton (Dem.) 1875 majority
His total majority is estimated by the latest
dispatch at l,5OO. In Savannah, Tuesday.
Charles G.. Jones, the Douglas fusion candi-
date for Mayor, was elected over the Breckin-
ridge candidate by 20U majority.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11
The PR1Nox-The PRINCE left Baltimore

THE PRINcK.-The Prince left Baltimore
Tuesday, about ~ O'Clock. He received the
Judges Of the City Courts the evening before,
and also participated in joke in which a
crazy person, calling himself the "Prince Of
Poets" rendered an address TO H. r. H., which
was replied to appropriately. He was received
in Philadelphia Tuesday night, informally, by
the Mayor. A large crowd was at the depot
to witness his arrival.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

CoAsTwIsK SHIPPING OF NEW YoRK.-The
returns from the coastwise shipping for the
three months ending the 1st inst, are made
up. The arrivals include 141 vessels of Y, ,3ll
tons under register, and 233 vessels of "A ,537
tons under license. The clearances include
PSI vessels of $3.50 tons under register, and
S5S of 800 I95 tons under license
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

A SWEET PRINCR.-A candy statue of the
Prince OF Wales was manufactured by ST.
Louis confectioner during the recent visit OF
the Prince TO that city. 1t was placed upon
the table where the Prin ce and his companions
dined, and the Duke of Newcastle was so well
pleased with it that he purchased it for pre-
sentation to the Queen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

AN AMERICAN SHIP IN RorAL SERyIcE-
lane Capt. John Faunce, arrived at N. York
Tuesday, having been but 43 hours from
WASHINGTON, ID. c., where she has been In the
service Of Baron Renfrew. She was formally
turned over to the Baron for bis special use
bv the President, In person, and will proceed
this morning 70 South Amboy, to receive the
Baron. who will arrive at that point. After
the grand ball at New York, he will visit
West Point, and probably Kingston, in the
shin.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

CONFIDENCE 0PRRATIoN.-Two young men,
named Wood and Wilson, were arrested in
New York on Monday. on a charge of swind-
ling Jacob Newell OF North Carolina, out OF
800 by means of the confidence game. In ex-
change for good money they gave him a $lOO
hill on the City Trust and Banking Company
a bogus concern.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

The Opera.-A very fine house witnessed the
performance for the benefit Of Mr.. Cooper.
tuesday night, and the opera of Lucrezia
Borgia was excellently rendered. Miss Mil
ner, both in the singing and acting OF her role,
deserved the highest praise, and was sup.
ported in an almost unexceptionable manner
by Mr.. Aynsley Cook, whose splendid voice
made amends for little over acting In the
part OF the Duke. The concerted piece at the
end of the first act deserved the applause 1t
received, and the famous trio in the second
was finely executed.
9iyen,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Acquitted-Daniel Solon was arraigned be-
fore the Mayor yesterday, for taking Samuel
Adams trunk, which the latter represented TO
be worth So. The Mayor decided that the
trunk came lawfully into the possession of
Solon, and if Adams wanted to get it back, he
must hit on some other expedient than obtain
ing warrant for larceny. Solon was dis
charged.
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PRICE ONE CENT.

Nixos's Royal Trosps came In town yester.
day In full force, and pitched their camp at the
corner Of Main and I'd streets. The perform
ances, what little we could see Of them
represen ted to be, and the audiences were en-
thusiastic in their applause. The Hanlon
brothers are the most remarkable feature In
the show, their performances excelling any.
thing of the kind ever seen. Mile Zoyara's
equestrian feats are truly woBderfui--im-
measurably before any other female rider OF
the age. The same artists, generally, that Gre
ated the great sensation at Niblo's Garden
new York, last season, are attached to this
company. There will be two en- ter tain men ts
given to.day-afternoon and eyaninr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

A NEW REMEDY FOR SNAKE BITE-On the
2sth uit, Oswald T., SON Of the Rev. E. S
a viper and was bitten. The bite occasioneo
great pain for some time, but the lad is recoy-
ering. The remedy applied was tobacco mois-
tened with vinegar. and frogs sptit and laid on
the wound, until physician was obtained.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Refined AmuSement.-Two athletic ebo-shins
were engaged yesterday about 10 O'Clock. on
Gary, near the corner of 11th street, lashing
each other with heavy wagon whips, for the
most punishment Had the police intercepted
them during the pleasing exercises, both would
have been subjected to legal tickling at the
public whipping post
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

FAILURE IN BRAzIL.-The adyices by the
French mail mention the failure at Rio de
Janeiro of the house OF Mello E. Souga, the
great hide and cattle dealer. The liabilities
are said to amount to f4SS 600 sterling II
was proposed to pay In full by instalments
without interest extending over three years
and nine months. The principal creditors are
the banks and native capitalists. The Times
says it is not understood that any foreign
houses will be deeply affected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Purchased by the Prinee.--A pair of beautiful
Love birds, so called were purchased of a bird
dealer on Broad street, by Lord Renfrew dur
ing his late brief visit to the capital of the
Old Dominion. They were dispatched to New
York on Tuesday evening by the steamship
Yorktown en- route for the Palace of Her Ma
iestY Queen Victoria.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

FUSION IN NEW YoRK.-The Union Fusion
meeting in New York, on Monday evening, Is
conceded by all the papers to have been one
of the largest and most effective demonstra-
tious of the campaign in that State. Even the
Tribune estimates the numbers present at IL :
00O, and admits the meeting was complete
success" The Journal of Commerce says:
BY eight O'Clock all the streets and aven ues
converging to the Institute were filled to
Third avenue on the east, to Broadway on the
west, and TOR a block or two on the Fourth
avenue, north and south Judging crowds by
the usual standards ofmeasurement, it would
not be an oyer.estimate to say that the num-
Der collected within and without the building &
was thirty thousand. Aud, still, on the out
skirts of the mighty multitude, made distinct
by the glare of calcium lights and myriad
torches, might be seen moving masses OF men,
content to form part of the SPLENDID show,
although it was utterly impossible for them
to get within hearing distance Of the speakers
stands. The demonstration was one OF the
largest and in all respects the most brilliant
which has enlivened this Presidential CAM
about it was that from first to last there was
not sign of disturbance. Every one present
appeared to be profoundly impressed with the
importance of the occasion.
The inside presented remarkable scene
The hall was hung about with flags and strips
of canvas bearing patriotic and conservative
notices, and the names of illustrious Union
men of the past. Not only every seat in the
hall was occupied, but all the aisles, and the
window. perches. Every spot where a man
could put his feet was taken. NotWithstand-
ing this compact jam, the throng remained
very calm and orderly for more than half an
hour, until the opening of the meeting.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Bnyonet DriH-We understand that the Pub.
lie Guard having perfected themselves in the
use of the bayoHet, will be drilled in the use
on the Capitol Square, by Capt. Dimmock.
The sight will no doubt attract large num- :
Der of visitors to that popular place of resort.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

DIFFICULTY BETWEEN MEXICO AND ENG
LAND.-A difficulty has sprung up between
the Miramon Government and the British
Minisor in Mexico. The Vera Cruz Progreso,
OF - 18th, thus states it apparently on off,
cial information:
A letter from the capital, from a perfectly
trustworthy source, says that the English re-
preventative (Mr. Matthews,) has passed a
Communication to Miramon, TO the effect that
his Government cannot continue to recognize
the reaction, ou account of its illegal exac-
tions and the excesses its officials have COM
mitted against English citizens. giving him,
at the same time, to understand that the Eng
iish Government will consider the employ
meut Of the monster Marquee as an insult.
From this it would appear that the English
Government con nlemplated an entire suspen-
sion of diplomatic relations with the MiHa-
mon Government If it has not done so al
ready. The Gen. Marquee alluded to, it will
be membered, was the principal author OF
the butcheries at Tacnbaya, and the robber OF
the English conducta at Guadalajara. A let
ter from Vera Cruz, written the day before
the above news came to hand, says also that
the British represen tative, Mr.. Matthews, had
again proposed the mediation of his govern
ment for the res toration OF peace, but that
this proposition had been rejected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Grand Tournament.-The Knights Templar
OF this city are TO have parade about the 23d
OF this month, and as the Union Agricultural
Fair will be open to the public at that time it
has been suggested that the Central Fair
Grounds be rendered them one afternoon, and
that they have grand tournament. Many Of
the Sir Knights are admirable horsemen and
tilt might therefore be had as an additional
attraction to the great Agricultural Fair. Al
ter the "tilt," the Sir Knights might present
their commander with a handsome sword, or
some other mement to. and then close the tour.
naIuent with an evenings ball. II the pa
rade is determined on we can see no better
way OF closing the day than by having q tilt
Of lances for the charmed ring
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

SPEECH OF DRTHRoNED KING-The King
OF Naples, according to the correspondence of
the Paris De5ats, is in a much stronger posi-
tion than was generally supposed, and has
fully made up his mind to make a bold effort
to retrieve his fortunes. The following pro-
clamation to those Of his soldiers who had
followed him to Gaeta was issued on the sth :
Soldiers: 1t is time that you should hear in
your ranks the voice of your sovereign, who
has grown up in the midst Of you, and who,
after devotipg to You all his attention, has
come to share your dangers and your msfor-
tunes. Those who deluded or seduced, have
plunged the kingdom into calamties and
mourning. are no longer amongst us. / now
come TO make an appeal to your honor, to
your loyalty and to your reason even, that
you may eface the shame of cowardce and the
infamy OF treason by series of glorious COM
bats and noble enterprises. Our numbers are
still sufficient to meet an enemy who uses no
other weapons than those Of seduc sDn and de-
ceit. Hitherto I have been anxious to
spare many towns, and especially the cap
ital, the shedding of blood and the hor-
rors of war; but having now retired to the
banks OF the fOlturDo and the Garigliano,
shall we add further humiiatious TO our
condition as soldiers Will you suffer
your sovereign to fall from his throne
through your fault, and thus co yer yourselves
with eternal infamy! No, no, never! AT this
supreme moment we all press round our stan
dards to defend our rights our honor and the
Neapolitan name, already too much disgraced;
and If there are still seducers who would en-
Iice you TO follow the example of the deserters
who have gone over to the enemy, you will
only follow that of the brave and loyal SOL
diers, who, adhering to the fortunes of their
King, Ferdinand ~, won universal applause,
with the benefits and gratitude of their NOR
arch himself. Let this noble example of fideii-
ty be for you an object of general emulation,
and if the Lord of Hosts protects our cause,
you may also hope to win what you will never
obtain by acting otherwise. FRANCIS.
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Ship Building, &c, atRoeketts.-Messrs Abra-
hams Co, Of Baltimore, have commenced
laying the keel of the large ship con trac ted for
by the merchants OF Richmond to ply between
this and European ports. They have large
force employed. The bark Abigail, which ar.
rived here from South America few days
since with cargo of lime dust, has been hauled
up on the marine railway for repairs That
very excellent sailor and staunch sea craft the
bark Clara Haxall, late from Rio, with coffee
after being detained below at the bar for seve.
raj days has been hauled up to her wharf in
the dock.
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Pick Pockets will b - thick q mosq uitoss
In August nom now until the close Of the two
fairs In this city, and Ia order that they may
realise very little profit from their light na.
gsrsd operations, We advise oar readers to
leave their money and jewels at home. when
they start ont with the expectation or getting
into crowds. Nothing 10 more annoyf1x than
to have ones "shiners" lifted, and nothing Is
easier than for = pick TO get the last dime.
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Memo DISTURBANCES There have been 80
arrests In Princess Anne and Norfolk coun-
ties. va, Of negroes implicated in the recent
Conspiracy there. Dick Ryan, the ringleader,
and another free negro, the Norfolk Day Book
ssy. were shot and killed by the patrol who
we're attempting to capture them. In Hall
fsx N. o.. there have been some seryile dis
a1mrbsnces. The slaves on two or three farms
had run on A patrol bad been appointed IN
the county. - ~ a saa
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CHoKED TO DBATH.-A gentleman named
Francis Tate, residing near Winston, N. O.,
came to his dea IN last week by choking. While
eating his dinner, a large piece Of beef lodged
in his throat and could not be extricated until
life was extinct.
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Fighting in the Street.-The Mayor, yester-
day, sent John Doyle and James Corrigan to
Jail, for fighting on sth street, near the packet
landing. on Tuesday. The sport was inter-
rupted by officer Morris, who took the parties
in custody. They could not give bail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-10-11

Hneksteying.-Robert Radford was arraigned
before the Mayor yesterday for buying lot of
ehinquepins and three ducks, and offering q
portion of them for sale ON the same day, at
the Second Market. The case was not dis
posed of, the witnesses not being present.
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THE PRINCE OF WALRs-The Prince of
Wales when he arrived at Fredericksburg.
Va, OF his return from Richmond, came to the
back door OF the hindmost car and stood side
by side with the Mayor of that city from the
Time the train left the depot till it reached the
bridge over the Rappahannock. The crowd
followed cheering Justify. and the Prince
bowed gracefully. Bouquets were thrown him,
for which he expressed himself profoundly
grateful.