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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-01

r. LnSchsuRG, Va, Aug al
the earthly career Of VIM. Hendrict. e'1ss ,Ss
youth ful criminal " no was found euiitv =, ~ =
June term OF the Circuit Court of the m n ra.r :
OF Thomas Johnston, for which crime he wss
sentenced to be hung to-day, between The
hours OF IL aud O'Clock. Since his confine.
ment the writer has had frequent opportu.
mites OF seeing him, and until yesterday, great
nrmness, accom- panied with cool indifference
was exh1bited by the prisoner. Yesterday he
seemed somewhat dowpcast, but did not ex-
hibit any signs of repen lance for the commis-
sion OF the awful crime OF which he stands
convicted. He has made a confession, or
rather statement, in relation to the killing OF
Johnston, but no interesting particulars are
developed. Confined in the same cell with
Hendricks is one of the most noted peace
breakers who ever infested any city He is
famillariy known here as "Spott" Ryder, and
has been the hero OF more than one hundred
"scrapes," having figured in the police an
mails OF this city tor many years past, and is
one of that remarkable stamp " no never seems
content outside of a prison wall. He was
found guilty at recent term of the Circuit
Court OF petit larceny. 1t being his second
conviction for a like offence, he was sen fenced
TO the penitentiary for two years, but an ap-
peal was taken by his counsel, and writ of
error appealed for, and the case taken TO the
Court Of Appeals-where the matter rests at
present. Much of Hendrick's continued OBJ
duracy and contempt, since his confinement,
OF surrounding circumstances, may be attri-
bated to the influence, bad example, and un.
sound advice Of this man. 3 .l#a
Quite spirit Of poll-raising and in some
cases bell-hanging," seems 10 have taken
possession OF not only men here, but the boys,
In imitation of their sires, have followed their
example, erected some half dozen or more
POLLS bearing flags aloff, on which is indica ted
tneir respective preferences in the coming
Presiden tial election. Ok.
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THE DROUGHT IN KANsAs.-A letter dated
Aug. 20, from Waubaunsee, 1.-THE New Haven
colony, Kansas to the Journal Of Commerce,
contains the following notice Of the long cou-
tinued drought in that part of the country,
and its results:
Not dollar can be raised here, by sale or
mortgage of real or personal property. Ali
crops are failure except the sorghum. Our
country is truly in a deplorable state. The
many recent emigrants West of US. are leav-
ing as best they can. Our own settlement
before the winter is over, will need material
aid" more than they will rifles, although we
are in far better condition than any other small
settlement west of Topeka We are economi-
cal, friendly, and can claim aid from Eastern
friends if necessary; while most other settlers
have no resources. The settlers West of Fort
Riley, on the Saline "Smoky Hill'' and
their tribu taries, are truly to be pitied. The
drought commenced in January last, and de-
stroyed the winter wheat; the loss of spring
wheat followed, and corn is nearly a total loss,
with poor prospect of any root crops. But
little hay can be cut, and only on the lower
river bottoms and creek ravines. Hogs and
cattle will find hard winter. The former
cannot be fattened. The dry weather con-
tinues, except an occasional sprinkling. The
springs have gradually diminished since win
ter. Wehave water for our cattle as yet, but
for other purposes we 60 one mile and a half
for it..
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A SINGULAR NoTIoN.-The head Of csle-
brated mercantile house in Vienna has recen t.
his u ost intimate friends, is allowed TO enter.
The walls are covered with black velvet, upon
which appear the family arms of the proprie-
tor. Upon a platform slightly elevated stands
an open coffin, candles of black wax at its four
corners. At the foot of the coffin is plate of
silver, on which are name and date of birth OF
the future occupant of the narrow abode, and
a space has been left for the date Of his death,
and this he evidently expects within the COM
ing ten years--for he has completed the re-
cord as far as 1867. Daily he is accompanied
by his friends to the door of this tomb; there
he leaves them, enters alone into the edifice,
lies down in his coffin, and causes concealed
organ to play lugubrious music. Then he goes
forth TO the world again, dimes heartily, and
converses with . gaiety OF manner which
charms all his guests.
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"A NEW DIPLoMATIsT.-People are wonder
ing VINO Bertani is, ever since the papers an
nounced that, in conseque of his mission.
Austria had made a hostile demonstration
against Piedmont. Bertani, then, is . Geno-
ese physician, and Garibaldi's Intimate friend
and Lieutenant. he was left behind at Gene a
to forward recruits and munitions of war. and
all the reinforcements. by the aid Of which
Garibaldi has been enabled to prosecute the
war so vigorously, have been supplied by Ber-
tani. He Is, moreover, diplomat of the first
order, and through him GaribaIdi has CORES.
ponded with King Victor Emmanuel.a Hence
the threatening attitude Of Austria. 1t is said
that Bertani left Genoa on the night Of the sth
inst, with one Of the last expeditions OF the
Dictator, whose army now numbers ~ 900
men. To meet this force Francis H. can mus
ter $4,000; but 1t is supposed that only foreign
mercenaries (Swiss and Austrian), numbering
Ia all about II 600 troops. will remain loyal to
the king. s5 ~. s7- a2 2t}a - =
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The ST. Louis Republican says it has good
reason 10 doubt the report of the death of Mr.
CAN'T, M. O elect from Arkansas, in q duel
with DIR. Mitchell the opposing candidate.
Mary Ann Loomis, charged with stealing.
fell and was killed, in Cincinnati while at.
tempting to escape from the Police Court
room by means OF the lightning rod.
The radical Abolitlonists of New York have
nominated VIM. Goodell for Governor, and
the Black Republicans of Massachu setts have
nominated John A. Andrews for Governor.
The title j" Dixie" has become popular
among the Mississippi boatmen. Two new
steamers, at New Orleans, are to sail under
that name.
The census taker in New Milford found
three old maids, each two years younger than
they were ten years ago!
Mr.. VIM. Greenough, one Of the oldest priu- :
ters ia The country, died in Boston on Mon
day. He was over SS years Of age.
Several members Of the Russian royal fami.
y are spending the summer at Torquay, in
England.
A Baptist church was dedicated at Bristol,
Tenn on Sunday last, Rev. E. W. Roach, OF
Virginia, officiating. -
Col. Henry Snyder, of Baltimore, has been
appointed special mail agent, vice Ma8uife,
deceased. III saisr ~
Col. Charles Taylor, q well known citizen
OF Loudoun county, Va, died last week. ~
Hon. w. L. Goegin addressed the Opposiu tic n
Of Petersburg, Va. Thursday night.
The Pixies Peak Express has arrived at St.
Josephs with $23,OOO in gold dust. g
Hon. Geo. w. Hopkins is speaking in SOUTH
western Virginia for Douglas. -
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CAPTURE or ANOTHER SLAvER.-A letter to
the New York Times, from Nenvitas, Cuba,
states that on the l4th inst, the United States
steamer Crusader, Captain Mafitt, captured q
brig without papers, nag or name. The brig
had . slave deck arranged, and there was wa
ter and provisions on board for 400 aegroes
The brig is . piratical craft, armed with side
guns. There were plenty OF musketa, pistols
and cutiasses on board. The crsw was large,
and WAS made up ef fsrocious looking despe-
radoes. IL II presumed that the brig was fitted
out 70 seize By force the 1rst SLAYER that II met
90 ronts TOR Cubs, and thus obtain as many
psgroes ~ ehe could stow away. The prize
wa. sent 70 Key West In charge Of LisaI J.
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RELIGION AND LOYALTY IN QUIBRo.-At
the reception OF the Prince on Saturday. AT
Quebec, great feeling was manifested anon 2
the French and Irish residents as to the pri.
ority Of position Of the Roman and the Aneli-
who il . French Canadian, and is connec ted
with the Roman Archbishop, desired TO have
the Romanists take precedence, and 80 decided
at frat. and only reversed his decision when
he found that the storm Of indignation from
the English would be too strong for him 10
Withstand. One Of the Provincial Npcre taries.
Mr.. Aileyn, failed to illuminate on SATURDAY
night. The Indignant populacs on Sanday
night broke every window In his house. "a =
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DEFRAUDING A GAS CoMPANY-SeAiag the
Secret to Co.snnisrs.-The Detroit Advertiser
notices the operation of one John Boyle in
that city, through whose instrumentality
quite extensive frauds have been practised
upon the gas company. 1t was ascertained
that Boyle had for three or four weeks been
instructing the people how to arrange their
meters that they would pass the gas without
regis tering the quantity, or only part of it, at
the option of the consumers, and detectives
were put upon his track. The result as, that
on Tuesday night he was arrested, and also
Squier +. Collins and Mrs. Heck, on warrants
issued by Justice Lane, on the charge of con-
spiracy TO defraui the gas company. The two
last named, it is alleged had allowed Boyle TO
fix their meters in the manner alluded to, ar d
had paid him large sum for SO doing. 1t is
stated, also, that Boyle has received consider
able amounts of money, not only for altering
the meters of citizens, but also from others TO
whom be has sold ''rights' and "instructions''
for other cities and towns. The Detroit gas
company are much alarmed at this attempt to
detrand them of their revenue, and believe that
Boyle has effected loss to them which has
increased With every job he has DONE till for
the last few nights it has reached the hand
some amount OF twenty seven thousand feet
per night, or in money $Sl. 1t is said, and
probably with truth that Boyle has operated
extensively in Eastern cities in this same busi-
ness.
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PRICE ONE CENT.
LQCALMATTHRa.

Ths Great Scctpsfake.--As the day OF battle
approaches, the interest In the great New York
sweepstake, TO take place on the 2Sth OF Sep.
tenber, between Congaree. Daniel Boone and
mians, aeorgians, Carolfnians and virginians
wherever either horse was bred or tsowned.
or their owners have friends-are all anxiety
Tor the battle 10 take place, and the victory TO
% o. :. oeciared Tor their favorife. In New York.
" Is said, Pfsnet stands first in the betting
circles, because OF his many fine races. his
known speed and his usual eudurance In
this city but few wagers have been made. flrst.
because rianet is Virginia horse and our
and second, because he has yet to travel to New
York to meet his adversaries. and m ,,ss rtsr
the chance Of the thousand accidents TO which
ne win be liable on the voyage. At this lime
he Is looking and moving well, and IL the race
had to be ruu at Ashland, we should not hesi.
tate TO book him rs the winner; but unles. we
could see him stripped for the race and know
that he was up to the mark, we should not
care to take him against the field. IfCongaree
perior powers as race horses--if they had not
proved frequent winners in their con tests-if
they were not descended from first class racers
OF the purest bl0od-there might then be some
reason tor asking long odds against them but
as they are both Of high repute, their friends
should be willing to back them even agaipst
Planet A gentleman who has just returned
from the mountains OF Virginia informs rs
that he saw 81 900 bet even on Boone against
Planet; and similar wagers have been made
on C0ngaree. sd E-5atc E1ss sSlt I ....-
On or about the 9th inst, Planet will reach
New York, and If no accident occurs, and Mr..
Young succeeds in bringing him to the score,
on the day of the race, in tip-top condition, we
should then be willing to back HIN even against
any named horse; but to offer odds on him at
this time shows want of judgment in those
who offer 1t, not likely to be exhibited by the
friends Of the turf in this vicinity. 4a.,
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THR WEALTH OF NEW YoRK.-We can
hardly conceive the vast amount of wealth
comprised In New York city. At a late meet
ing of the Board Of Supervisors or that city,
the Comptroller sent in q Communication, !,
stating that the amount of money required to
be raised by taxation for State, county and
city purposes, was SO, 72s, ,067 go. The assessed
valuation of the property Of the city was es-
timated by the Comptroller on Annual Taxes
TO be $577, ,230,65 G - IS e alsf4= ts-s s.
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
Sh,!oh Baptist aAssociation-Immsnss Cyosvds.
Missionary to Japan, &c, &c. -=p

Missionary to Japan, 5e- &c. -=a
GoRDoNsyILLE, ORANGE Co, VA.)
- September 1, 1860.
The Shiloh Association, which includes
some thirty Churches in Culpeper, Madison
and orange counties, has just closed it's inter-
esting session at Blue Run Church. a few
miles from this place +. M. Latham ESQ
was elected Moderator, and Rev. b. Grins.
ley preached the introduc uctory sermon. Rev.
DR.. Sampson, President of Columbian Col
lege, ID. O.. Rev. DR.. Jno. A. Broaddus of
5: 9; Rev. J. b. Taylor, Cor. Sec. Of Foreign
Mission Board; Rev. Mr.. Hoben, of Maine !;
Rev. Mr.. Pearcy, Of California;; Rev J. b.
Taylor, jr, of Staunton, and Rev. A. E. Dickin.
son, OF Richmond, delivered addresses in IA
vor OF the enterprises in which they are en-
gagged, and several collections were taken M.
Prof q. II. Winston, of the Richmond Insti-
tute, was present. He is doing good work
for the noble institution over which he pre-
sides. The crowds have been very large. and
the preaching of high order. =
Next Wednesday, Rev. J. W. Jones. of
Louisa county, is to be solemn " set apart to
the work of missions in Japan. Rev. w. ID.
Thomas is to preach on the occasion, and the
services are to take place at the Baptist Church
near this place. Il. -
Gordonsvile seems to be proving. Among
the new buildings now being erected. 1 no.
lice fine Baptist Church. A large hotel is to
be erected in a short time. The crops ape
good, especially the corn, which is very abun-
dant.
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b ROBBERY OF PRIMA DoNNA.-Mme. Anna
Bishop was robbed In Miiwa ukie hast week.
The thief entered her room while she was 4 d
. concert, and stole eight hundred dollars
worth Of jswelry. Among the articles taken
earved IRON . piece 81 ne toudb pf fsomso ! IA
Juiist, and {. sfeosh, srem Asssssitsi whish
essi fsrtt etlAoAss
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TOUCHING INCfp1Nr.-While the Prince Of
Wales was at Fredericton, N. B., An old lady,
Mrs. Segrime, waited upon him, and preeAn ted
him with d relic Of priceless sYAlae, being q
piece Of his grnndfAther-s tthe Duke Of Ksnts)
dressing gown. How the venerable dame got
possession of 1t Ii not stated, but II Il hoped
the Prince will appreciats the gift. ee
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The Club House, on Oouncii Chamber Hill,
planned and erected by Mr.. John A. Glaze.
brook, for the Bell Everett party, 10 neariy
completed, and will hold an immense number
OF persons, being ninety BY ninety-tWo feet in
the clear. Yesterday the workmsn were put
ting up the seats and stands, and several carts
were employed in hauling saw-dust for the
foorisg. The structure 10 on the site Of the IA
nous Club House Of 1874. but 10 more conve.
nientiy arranged, and will be well lighted with
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1Cavslsss Driring-- Yesterday afternoon, -
streets, she was cafslessly ran against and
Knocked down. bya pair Of horses and car.
rtage, driven BY q negro. Forth nateiy. the
only damage she sustained was . slight bruiss
on the right arm. I've young men, who Wit.
messed the occurrence, pursped the Carriage
70 ascertain the drivers name. but failed n
overtake II. He will yet be discovered and
punished stsa - = =
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: HOUSE AND Lot FoR SALE, AT


II Having determined TO remove 10 the country, ,
ofer for sale. privately, my HOUSE and LOT,
on Clay street, and runs back the same width lSo
feet The Dwelling House is large. and was bnilt
IN The best manner, of the best materials. IL con-
tans ter rooms with fire. places, six large closets,
with cellar the size of the house. There is on
House, WAGON House, Smoke Houss, &c,. The
accommodatiou for servants is ample Every
room IN the house has gas in it, and there Is
water in the yard and kitchen. There are cuiverts
leading through the yara which carry of all waste
water. This property 10 located in a very deslTa-
and 10 within Ave mi nutes' walk of the principal
business places and free from the hustle and noise
of business. There are about thirty feet Of the
Lot vacant, upon which another house might he
built.
TERMs.-l will sell the Lot for small part of the
purchase money in cash, and the balance upon
such time as Will suit the purchaser. Messrs.
1obDiN APPERsoN are authorized to sell the
NAY wasb 70 purchase IT, and make known the
ptce ana terms. JOHN NJ. GREGORY.
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Reception of Judge Donglas.-Hon. s. A. Dou-
glas. one of the Democratic candidates for
President of the United States, arrived in this
city yesterday afternoon, by the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad train. He was met
at the depot by VIM. X. Sturdivant, Esq,
President of the Douglas Association, and
others, and escorted to an open barouche,
drawn by four splendid horses, the Armory
Band diseoursing sweet music, and the thou
sands OF spectators who had assembled to see
the Little Giant" making the weIkin ring
with loud, continued shouts of welcome. As
soon as a passage could be cleared for the ve-
hicle, which at one time was completely walled
in by human bodies, the cortegc moved off to
7th street. thence to Cary, thence to sth, thence
to Main, and down Main to the St. Charles
Hotel, thousands assembling on the walkway,
and every window and door being filled with
anxious observers, as the cavalcade of buses
and carriages moved by. On arriving at the
ST. Charles, it being then O'Clock, Judge Dou-
glas was escorted to his rooms. The anxious
thousands on the outside after waiting q shori
time, set up deafeniDg shout for Douglas, -
"Douglas,' and kept it up until Mr. Jonn H
Gilmer appeared on the balcony and asked
that Judge Douglas should be excused, as he
was very much fatigued, and intended TO ad.
dress them on the public square at o'clock
After giving three cheers for the "Little
GIANT" the crowd then dispersed. eaz-
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Poiitieal.-The Bell and Everett party OF
Richmond are to meet at the City Hall this
evening at O'Clock, for the purpose OF max
ing formal enrolment of members. announc-
ing and appointing committees, making ar
rangements for the dedication of the Club
House, and for the transaction of business
generally. We undersland that Hon WM L.
GoGGIN is expected to be in the city. and If SO,
he will be invited to make speech. l8 @'
At Metropolitan Hall, the headq rters of
the Breckenridge wing Of the Democratic par
ty, Hon. ROGER A. PRYOR is expected to de-
liver an address. Mr. Pryor is very popular
here as public speaker, and will attract q
large audience. lst
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QuEBR WBAPeHs.--A letter from Soochow,
China, describes the rebel forces as armed with
sharpened bamboos. This Is not . very effsc-
tive weapon, eer rtainly, In opposition to the ii
fed cannon and revolvers Of the Anglo. French
armies considering. however, that In the cap
ture Of Soochow these rebels managed to kill
seventy thousand Of their enemies, il must bs
their sssharp stlcks. ~ 5zea 1s wv -
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auA BEpTORD D ALI n AND ioDIoi

NMYSPRI NUS.-Ihese SpTlnss VIII ne nrtN
lt.W for the reception Of Visitors on the 18th
OF June They are situated directly on the Lynoh
burg and Salem turnpike. ten miles from Lynch
burg snd four miles from Forest Depot: on the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. at which Depot
vehicle VIII run during the season to convey visit
ors TO and from the Springs. Persons from Eastern
Virginia and North Caona eomsnx aePs ~ pup,iI
Petersburg. thence to LynchhnTg and then per
Virgins and Tennessee Railroad to Forest Depot.
ieF-sm p. RCHOt.S 4 SONS. Proprtstnra.
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A WEALTHY CoRPoRATIoN.-The Illinois
Central Railroad, the Presidency of which
Gov Banks has consented to assume is the
largest railway property in this continent,
representing capital of more than $30, ,OUO,-
600, covering territory larger than the Sta e
OF Connecticut, and furnishing daily employ
ment to between three and four thousand meil.
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DISTRIBUTION or RAIN.-The yearly amount (
OF rain which falls at the roof of the Royal
Palace, Berlin, is 10 inches in depth. The av.
erage annual fall of rain at Paris for ten years,
from 1917 to 1927, Was about 20 inches. The
Western Coasts Of Great Britain, France and
Portugal, have an annual average of from 30
to 50 inches. Ooimbra, in Portugal, has Ill
inches. In Russia, in Poland, the fall Is Is
inches at Ekathermoslay, in the Southern
part of Russia, it is 10 inches, and in Siberia
still less. 81 S....t 81 > xssf~ ii .srss,
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Costinned-A man named John Burke, was
arrested and Gagged about three weeks since,
and fracturing two Of his ribs. Kane, after
receiving his injuries, was taken to the poor
house, and Burke to the jail, where both have
remained ever since. Burke's wife has made
daily efforts TO have him batied and, on apply.
Ing TO the Mayor yesterday, was assured by
him that he would visit the Injured man in the
course of a day or two, and ascertain his con-
ditier, SO as TO hx with certainty the time for
the examination of the accused. 7oss ~ s7a x
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PUNCTUAL MAIL.--Last week, whils the
landlord OF the Mansion House, id Clearfield
Penn, was searching for a pair OF saddle
bags in the attic story, he found an old mail
bag, which was delivered to the Postmaster
and, on being opened, was found to cont ain
several packages of letters, the post-marks
dating back three years. .--
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Sad Beredcemsnt-On Thursday afternoon
last, Mr.. NJ. johnson, one of the counsel Of
Totty, now on trial before Judge Lyons for
theo murder of Miss Thorn, was Unexpected
called out of Court to attend the bedside of a
dying sister. Yesterday morning when the
Court was opened, Mr. Johnson was absent
because of the death of that sister, the wife of
Hon. John s. Caskis. As the Judge knew no
law by which the trial could be postponed, or
the jury dispersed, without discharging the
accused, the trial was proceeded with, DOL
August volunteering to take the place Of Mr..
Johnson, :,