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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

CAL.-Hon. A. IL. Stephens com.
menced tour OF Georgia for Mr.. Douglas by
a speech at Augusta, Saturday. He spoke
from the City Hall park, and his speech diff.
fered very little from others on his side OF the
question, except in this
He said that Mr.. Douglas believed terri
toriat Legislature might, by system of laws,
virtually exclude slavery. lie Mr.. Stephens
differed from Mr.. Douglas on TINS poiut, but
he said IL was not a matter of vital or essen
tlal importance, because if a majority of the
people of Il territory opposed slavery il
would not go there. He saw no injury to the
South resulting from ii. He believed thai
slavery Will go TO the extent of its capacity.
To expand beyond thus no law of Congress or
Territorial legislatures can extend IL. He
dwelt upon the advantages of The Union and
The importance of preserving il. Ii was the
bsst Government IN The world ever estab-
like again He concluded by calling on the
patriots OF all sections 10 unite TO save it. He
said the Union had enemies at the North and
al The South, but he was not one of them. He
said he knew Mr.. Breckinridge's ability and
patriotism, and would have sustained him
had he been nominated by the National Dem.
ocTatlc Convention, but he would not sustain
him In his present position which divides the
party and increases the chances OF the Repub.
lican candidate SO fearfully close before. He
did not regard Mr.. Breckenridge as dis.
unionlst, but his running endangers the
Union Notwithstanding, and he has no chance
OF az election before the people.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

MARsHFIEL D.-A correspondent of the
Journal of Commerce writes as follows from
Marshfield, Mass
las yen know, the most of Mr.. Webster's
1,70V-acre farm has been sold. The same is
true OF hi s large stock of cattle His man.
sion still remains in possession of mis- only
son and child, Fletcher Webster, Fsq, and
several hundred acres OF land around it
The place does not look as ii did when in
It's glory, ten years ago; but it is still attrac.
tive, ana in Il pretty good condition The
interior OF the house Is hardly changed al
all, and the library, portraits, &c, are now
very much as the lord of the manor lett
them. The number OF visitors TO the man
sion and grounds is rather increasing from
year 10 year. "A register of names was open
ed in 1853, headed by that of the Hon. Ed
ward Eferett. A pretty large book has been
niled with names of persons from all DOR.
lions of the world; second volume has
been opened. The visitors come mostly du.
rlng the time from May TO November aud
the arrivals are specially numerous in July
ana August. The grounds are open to all
VINO desire 10 inspect them but if one wishes
10 pass through the library and other rooms.
Where the patriot lived and died a modera te
Zee is charged 10 defray the expenses of fur.
LishIng attendants, &c. / could not but ad
mire anew the magnificent field still attached
10 the farm, and situated opposite the old Gov
Nlnslow house. 1t is extremely level and
with but few trees upon IL. In size il is
eq qual TO Boston Common. 1t is now ALI in
grass, and q handsomer field cannot ha saen
IN New England; and, so far as l know il is
the largest under cultivation"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

CONTEMPLATING, AND How 1T is DONE
Inquiry Is frequently made, "what means are
adopted by counterfeiters TO produce such
perfect fac-simiies Of bank notes 2, The
ntodas Operandi is this new note of the kind
10 be imi Ia ted is procured and saturated with
sweet oil. This is laid face downwards upon
steei-piate, which has previously received a
very thin coat of wax-the oil renders the note
90 transparent that il is easy 10 60 over every
line win a very fine needle; this of course
produces faint tracing upon the wax. The
wax beneath every line is Then removed with
craving tool, and acid poured over the plate
which only takes effect upon those parts from
Wnicn the wax has been removed, thus trans
lerring the tracing from the wax TO the steel
Denoath. The plate is then cleaned, and the
engraving finished as in ordinary slee, = = ora -.
ihg--Pefersons Counterfeit Dsssetor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

(Texas) Democrat says that the notorious
herse-thief, Robert Tucker, lately apprehend.
ed, was hung at Poluxy Springs, in johnson
county, on Friday, 10th of August. The citi-
zens OF Wood, Hopkins, Titus and Upshur
counties demanded of the citizens of Upshur
county man named Morrison, no had been
lodged in Jail for stealing a negro woman
After his detee tion in that crime, it was ascer-
tained by the people of Wood, Titus and Hop
kins, that he had been engaged in eLticing
their negroes to insurree ton. He was sur
rendered and hnng in the suburbs OF Gilmsr,
in the presence of abont five hundred persons
A letter from Ciarks Vile says that three A bo-
county, (Templeton, Hensly and kirk These
men, before they were hung, implicated fif.
teen other men belonging to an Abolition con-
spiracy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Public Msstings.-Within a year or two past
parties to attend aud interrupt political meet
ings, by propounding questions, yelling at the
speakers, calling on others, and making such
noises as 10 prevent those from hearing who
wish TO do SO. When one party rents a hall
for its purposes, it shows a want OF manners
for members of an opposite party to go there
and disturb them. Ii an opponent does not
like what is said, he can leave, or reply ut
another time. To prevent these Interruptions
in the future it is noped that the Mayor will
send his police to all political gatherings here
after, and when disturber makes his appear
ance, have him arrest ted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

SPONTANEOUS CoMBUsrIoN.-A casa of
spontaneous combustion occurred In this city
yesterday, which might have caused the desy.
uuction Of large amount OF property but for
ls umeIy discovery. barrel containing balls
OF cotton saturated with spirits of turpen tire.
which was prepared for and left over from thu
torch-iight procession Of the Bell and Eyereit
party ON the occasion Of their State Conysn.
uon In June last was deposited for safe keen.
thg In room on the upper floor of ware
nouses dag or two after the adiournment ~
tue Convention. Yesterday forenoon. SMOKE
proceeding from the room, which had hesn
Yep. s Closed and had not been entered since the
that the balls were on fire from snonss ss'
combustion, though they were not in biaseM
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Not Captured.-Joseph Summers, one of the
young men engaged in the shooting scrape on
Main street last Saturday night, and who is
said to have been wounded in the lett arm by
pistol ball, has not yet been arrested. Viii
liam Mullen, the other party, was captured by
officer Seal, aided by Watchman Baptist, last
Sunday, and is now in jail. During the affray
he received wound IN his left leg from u
knife, which many suppose was caused by a
weapon, in his own hand. After the street
row, Summers broke into a house where Null
len had taken refuge, and would have made
an attack upon him, but for the interference
of parties present. Mullen Will probably be
examined before the Mayor this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

To be Taken Back.-Ohicer Thomas German,
one of the detective police of Baltimore, ar
rived here yesterday, to take charge of GKo
MARSHALL, of that city, arrested and impris-
oned in Richmond for bringing a free girl,
Virginia, aud offering her for sale as his slave
Marshall asserts that the girl Is his property,
and that he has q perfect right TO sell her.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Desperate Nsgro.-Last Saturday afternoon a
negro, employed in Mr.. John w. Atknson's
tobacco factory, made determined effort to
stab and kill one OF the overseers, but was
prevented by having his skull fractured. He
had been reprimanded for bad work, and, as il
in defiance, handed in d lot of work utterly
unfit to be received. As soon as he was spoken
TO, he drew long knife from under his apron
and made three desperate stabs with II, one OF
which cut the clothing of the overseer, who
seized a stick and knocked the ruffian down,
fracturing his skull. He was then taken to
the Main street Hospital to receive surgical
treatment,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT--Dsdfh of Three Men
by Sn6ocation.--A horrible accident occurred
on Friday last, in Allegheny city, Pa, by
which three men lost their lives by suffocation
and one was badly injured. The Pittsburg
Gazette says:
1t appears that three laboring men, named
Alfred Bottles, James Vance and w m Bo .tIes,
were engaged In digging a we'll. When il ha
been dug 10 the depth of about II feet Alfred
Bottles descended by means of a ladder to
bore through TO a cess-pool. He had beeI
down about three min when the foul air
from the cess-pool burst through upon him.
His associates, who were at the top saw him
fall tainting. His brother William went down
and was observed, while trying to get Alfred
up, 10 drop also. Vance then descended and
met with the same fate. John Taggart also
descended. He answered some persons, who
attempted to dissuade him from the periious
Undertaking, by excitedly saying he "knew
what he was about" He was observed to fall
Also. At this stage of the proceedings some
water was thrown into the we'll to expel The
foul air, and Watchman on the Manches ter
passenger railway went down the ladder and
by means OF rope succeeded In getting the
bodies up. They were all dead except VIM
Bottles, who is still alive, though in a very
precarious condition. Alfred Bottles was
about 40 years of age. He leaves wife and
four children James Vance, who was about
30 years Of age, leaves Il wife and one child -
John Taggart leaves a wife and several chill
dren
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Drunkenness seems to be on the increase and
paupers are rapidly multiplying. Yesterday
morning the following persons were arraigned
fer drinking more than their share of bad
whiskey Betsy Burke drunk and disorder
ly, was committed in default of bail. William
Clarke, for being drunk and disorderiy, was
required to give security. Susan Ball, for
being drunk and disorderly, was committed
to prison. Elizabeth Miller, for being drunk
and disturbing the neigh borhood in which she
lived, was committed to prison. Jacob keck,
for being drunk and disorderly in the Second
Market, was fined 81 and required to give Sc
curity. Saran Brit, tor being drunk In the
street, was held to security for her future
good behavior
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

A LADY IN THE PuLprr -Th. xy
Booth having been laid aside by indis no.,t"n
for the last week or two, MIRA Booth officia I'd
tor him on Sunday last, in Bethesda ajhanss
Newcastle. The lady grounded her disco,,r.s. = !.
on "Strive 10 enter In the strait gate ), Ic
and the large audience which had cor ere yn ~
70 hear sat, with evident interest, lisieu M IN
her chsste and Isrvid eioqaencs fos ppwards
OF an henr. The service was a very sffectiye
one.-Engttsh paper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

FIx.-Four boys who were fishing when
q violent thunderstorm arose, Immediately
started home as fast as possible, but had gone
bat a short distance when thare was a vivid
fash, followed by terrific clap of thunder.
Struck, as it were. for moment, they stood
silent and aghast. Then the leader spoke
pray ~ .No.n "Jack, can You pray p' "No.n
"Nor either. What In hill shall we do I"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Discha,ged.-James s. Vanhorn, indicted for
man James Il. Grafton, on the night of the
ed OF June last was arraigned before the
Hastings Court yesterday, Judge Lyons pre-
siding when, by the consent Of the Court. the
Attorney for the Com monwealth entered a
mo.is prossqxi, aud he was discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

POLICE FORCE OF NEW YoRK.-The police
force OF New York consists of ,s76 men
There are of officers, 1 superintendent, in
spectors, 8 clerks, S surgeons, 33 captains, and
142 sergeants. The beat of the New York pat
rolmen averages IL miles. There being in
that city 4l2a miles of streets, and IL y miles
Of piers, or a total of 42i4 miles to be
ruarded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Surgical Opsration-Mrs. Winston, aged SIS
years, wife of William B. Winston, of Duyai
street, near Brooke Avenue, underwent a sur
gical operation for cataract, at the infirmary
Of ST. Francis de Sales, few days since
Mrs. W. has been blind for a long time, but al
present is in the enjoyment OF one of the
greatest of all blessings, her eye-sight The
operation was successfully performed by DR.
w. Nj. Hammond, of this city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

ASURPLus OF PEAoHks.-An Illinois paper
states that the peach crop In the 10 wer section
OF that State Is so heavy thAta district twenty
miles long by five to seven miles wide will
this year yield not less than miilioa bnsheis
Some of them will be dis .illed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

The County Court of Hsnrico commenced its
September term yesterday. but took up no
criminal cases. A palrol was appointed
for the eastern portion of the county
Cannot the Court appoint few Constabl
for the suburbs, and thus give protection to
its citizens 7 Scarcely day or night passes
that depredations of some sort are not COM
mitted on the suburbans. Not many weeks
SINCE MIR. M @. EgglestOE coop was robbed
of all the chickens he had, and since then his
flock of ducks have gone in search of the
chickens. This is. but one instance out OF
nary and shows the necessity for police.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

HEAVY FAILURK.-The Martinsburg VA
Republican announces that Mr.. JacobThomas
an extensive storekeeper and stock and cattle
dealer at Summit Point, has failed in bust.
ness and disappeared. His Liabilities are esti
mated at S5o, 900, and are only partially secured
by q deed of trustin favor OF preferred credit
orS, s1 Efs5 rs9
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Killed on Raitroad.-On Friday last, the up
freight train on the Richmond and Danvilie
Railroad. ran over aud killed a negro man
owned by MIR. Hudson, of Powhatan CO unity.
The negro was probably drunk and asleep at
the time of the accident. When discovered
by the engineer the train was too close to him
TO be stopped In time to save his life.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

SANTA ANNA's RESIDENCE BuRNr.-At 81
Thomas where General Antonio Lopez de
Santa Anna, Ex-Dictator of Mexico, is living
in splendid retirement, some mischiey Gus or
yindictive persons set fire to some Of the build
ings on his property, and they were entirely
destroyed. Ifthere had been q breeze blowing
at the time the town Of ST. Thomas, 1t is
thought would have been devastated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Stealing.-Susan, slave to MIR. Irby, made
her appearance before the Mayor yesterday, to
ans wer the charge of stealing sundry articles
Of wearing apparel from Shannon H. Grego-
ry. valued at $50. As the evidence was entirely
ircumsta tantiai, and not very conclusive, the
investigation was continued until to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

BAPTIsTs IN NORTH OARoLIEA.-The Bap.
list Almanac, jnst ont, assigns 10 North Caro-.
lima 20 Associationsi a692 Churches; 374 Or.
dained Ministers; G5 Licen tiates, and 4o77s
members, OF which 52i5 were baptized in 1850
This enumeration is exclusive of Anti. mis-
sionary Baptists.-B Biblical Reeerder. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

CHINA.-The late advices from China state
that the important city OF Suchan is in the
hands of the rebels, and that the Imperial
army-whlch was relied upon for its defence
is practically annihilated. Suchan is the first
city of the Empire containing nearly the same
population as Pekin, and superior TO it in all
those points which constitute great CITY,
The population is estimated al two millions,
and it is the capital of the richest of the pro-
Finces. Hang-chan, too, another important
city, called the Paradise of China, has been in
possession OF the rebels, though after occupy-
ing il a week they temporarily retired. During
their occupation, however, the most horrible
scenes of carnage took place, which transcend
any thing to be found in the annals of warfare
Il is estimated that from $4,000 to $1,000 lives
were sacrificed, and the city was left in a state
Of desolation almost impossible TO conceive
The utmost CONSERVATION exists among the
Chinese population of Shanghai, who live in
constant dread of descent by the rebels on
that city. Multitudes have fled into the coun-
try. The English and French forces were be-
ing concentrated near the Pei.ho, and we may
expect soon TO hear of the commencement Of
hostilities at that point.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

ACCIDENT TO Gov. WlRsToN.-The Elyton
Alabamian states that Gov. Winston met with
q serious accident on last Tuesday, near the
Biount Springs. His horses took fright, and
Runaway throwing the Governor out and in
juring his hip and otherwise bruising him up
and entirely demolishing the buggy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Sale cf fBiooded Stock,-On yesterday, at noon,
in front of the City Hall, Messrs. Goddin &
Apperson sold by auction the interest of MIR.
Starke, of New Orleans, in the famous racers
Planet, Fanny Washington and Exchequer.-
One fourth of Planet was purchased by Mr..
5. K. Fondren, OF this city, for s., S2,95U-one-
half of Fanny Washington by the same gen.
tleman for S., 500-and one half of Excheque
by Mr.. T. w. boswell, for Sl,5O0. The re-
mainder OF the horses belong to the Messrs.
boswell, who hold the controlling interest and
management. Planet will leave this afternoon
for New York, where he is engaged in the
great four mile heat sweepstake. We did not
think that he looked as fresh and lively yes
terday rs we have seen him, though his own
ers considered him to be in fair condition.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

FATAL ACCIDENT.-The Austrian bark Ter
ceihe was hauled up at the Balance Dock, in
New York. on Friday. for repairs but in
hoa'ing her In, her keel was not placed evenly
upon the blocks, and in consequence she ca.
reened TO one side. During the progress OF
cauiking ner, one of the blocks or supports
was removed, when she fell over, crushing a
man named Joseph Howard in a fearful mar.
ner, killing him instantly, aud injuring sew
erai others. A portion of the side of the YES.
sci was crushed in, causing about $4,000 dam
ages.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Conrieted.-Samuel II. R,cs ,na,c,.a t,r
s.eailng watch and chain worth S75 from
Henry A Backman. on the 7th of Tune was
tried before Judge Lyons, of the Hastings
ishment fixed at one years Confinement, In
the penitenfinry ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Boy Stabbed.-Yesterday afternoon, a lad
named Murphy, was severely stabbed in W.
places, near the left shoulder, by negro boy
named Stephen, in the service of Mr.. James Ii
Lewellyn of the Yorktown House. He will
be examined before the Mayor this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Ladies' Fair.-The fair at Sidney Methodist
Church will be continued this week. The
ladies have incurred considerable expense in
providing for the fair, and are prepared as re-
CARDS the "delicacies of the season., to suit the
most fastideous. An hour spent in the en-
ioyment of the feast of good things the ladies
nave provided, and that feast OF reason and
DOW of soul, consequent upon such gather
ings, will amply repay the trouble OF visit.
The object OF the fair ito defray the expenses
of the church,) is laudable one, ana COM
mends itself TO the public. ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

WHRRE THEY Go.-The Africans captured
from q wrecked SLAYER by the British, Were
disposed Of on the sth nit, at Nassau, N. p
Some were distributed amongst those who
wished to have them as servants, and twenty
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Wrong Psr.-A. q. Cooley and Rachael
Penn, Peters burg free negroes without papers,
the first having y pass from Peter A. Me-
Enery, and the last from N. q. Biick, were be.
fore the Mayor yesterday, aud sentenced TO be
fiogged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

PIPING AND LEECHING-
~ Mrs. WOOLHOUSt, over Sam'l Suther-
lands Gun Store, l32 Main street, Richmond, will
wait on all those requiring her services.
~ Constantly receiving, per steamers, fresh
LEECHES.
and sent by Express to all pa't is of the State.
n. B.-A new style of LADIES' BANDAGES.
that are much liked, made to order.
au 2U-3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Vagrants in law are perso.s who have no
visible means of support Iu Baltimore this
class of people are being handled without
gloves. and as a consequence are seeking stalk
ing grounds here.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Desperate Woman.-Rebecca Chandler, a
white woman, was arres ted and Gagged yes ter
day, by officer Perrin for assaulting and bea +
ing in a cruel manner her own mother.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Raise Barriers.-Joseph G. Watts was, yes
terday, fined 81 by the Mayor for failing to
erect suitable barriers around q foundation on
Franklin street, SO as to prevent persons from
falling irto it.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04

Bad Scrdps.-Charles Black, charged with
being drunk, and breaking into Maria Cole
mans house, is to be examined before the
Mayor To-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-04
AGRACRLEss BIGAMIsT-The Auburn Ad
vertiser, of Saturday, tells the following:


"Charles Haynes, then a respec able and ne
appearing dry goods clerk of Niles, Michigan,
married D. young and beautiful lady of that
place. There was nothing strange in that ;
but Charles was fond of variety and left his
Wife and went to Jefferson City where he
contracted marriage with a second lady. He
passed The honeymoon with her, and Journey
ed to a small town in Schuyle county, where
he became enamored of a third lady courted
her sweetly, and married again. This time he
was found out, tried and sentenced to the Sta g
Prison for term of years. On Thursday
three ladies entered the prison, separate and
unattended, and each inc uired OF the gentle-
manly clerk tor one Charles Haynes They
were shown into the clerks office and Charles
sent tor. He soon made his appearance and
TO his great surprise was confronted by his
three wives, each of them in tears, and eager
iy pressing forward TO grasp him by the neck.
and exchange salutations OF endearment One
brought him choice apples another took from
basket some fine peaches while the third
forced upon him some sponge aud fruit cake
the proouce OF the Niles wheat mixed by her
own fair hands. After prolonged interview.
Charles was again sent to his hard work and
the trio OF the widows took up their mourn
ful march for their several homes The meet
ing had been arranged by the Schuyler county
victim, who had made up her mind to heap
up Goals of fire on the head of the decelver
by visiting him in the manner desc and
treating him with kindness, even though he had
destroyed the future happiness and welfare OF
these estimabie and worthy women"