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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Bad Policy.-It has been suggested by per-
sons interested, that the city ought to erect a
small market house somewhere in the neigh
borhood of Brooke Avenue and Broad stree
for the convenience of the west-enders and to
those who know nothing of the population
of Sydney, the sugges tion seems to be proper
one. But to those who know that Sydney is
beyond the corporate limits, and that its in
habitants have persistently refused to become
part of Richmond proper, and to aid in pay
ing her expenses, no other argument will be
necessary to satisfy the City Council that our
Inhabitants should not be taxed to provide
conveniences for those who now enjoy the
benefits of her Internal improvements, her gas
and police. and yet contribute nothing to the
support of the city government. If the out
siders need market-places, they can erect them
enough to do to provide for the wants of their
own hock. .......-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

DUEL BETWEEN POLITICIANs-FataI Result
The Nashville (Tenn.) Gazette, of the Gath,
has the following item:
"On Thursday of last week duel was
fought in the Indian nation, between DIR
Mitchell and Mr.. CAN'T, opposing candida tes
for Congress in the late election in Arkansas.
| In which MI CAN'T, the successful aspirant {.
terday received by relatives of the deceased
living in this vicinity. The deceased was
brother to George CAN'T, ESQ., we'll known
lawyer and politician of Columbia, Tenn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Hard FaH.-Yesterday afternoon, as Mr..
Jordan Miller was driving an omnibus up
Main street, and when directly opposite the
pitched headlong from the seat, and aligh ting
on his head, not only knocked himself sense
less, but cut q terrible 1ash in his scalp. Sup
posing that he was fatally injured. DR.. Taylor
doing SO Miller revived, aud unconcerneily
asked what was the matter. On being In l.
formed he took nis seat In the bus, and anoth.
er Jehu handling the ribbons. he was con.
yeyed 10 his home, there to receive the neces.
sary medical treatment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

FATAL STABBINa AFPAlR.-In a quarrel
between VIM. Clifford and Humphrey Davis.
in ST. Louis, Mo-, on the 2ist inst, the former
received mortal wound in the abdomen from
a bowie knife in the hands of Davis, who il :
stantly fed. Clifford attempted to flre q re-
volver at his opponent, but was prevented by
Thomas Boy. All the parties were "hard
cases.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

County Police.-The Mayor of Richmond is
continually annoyed by applications of sub
urbans for peace warrants, simply because
the County Court of Henrico has made no
provision to protect that class of her citizens
who pay the largest portion of her taxes, and
do the most towards defraying all other ex-
penses. The suburbs are now so thickly set
tied that the district Cons tables cannot possi-
bly, perform police duties, and the conseq uence
is, that the people are, in some measure, at the
mercy of the lawless gangs who leave the city
to take their sprees. The Mayor has offered
If the County Court would appoint Consta-
oes, and put them under his control, to issu
warrants for misdemeanors, and have parties
brought before him. II he were to undertake
this work, he would find it very uhthankful
and laborious. The better plan is, to let the
county take care of itself, and the city do the
same. Offences committed beyond the corpo-
ration line should be heard by the County
Court, and disposed of by them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Continxtd.-John Burns, charged with vio-
lently assaulting and beating James d. Kama.
on the 10th instant, and breaking two of his
ribs, made his appearance before the Mayor
yesterday but the condition of the wounded
man being such as to prevent his attendance,
the examination was adjourned to q future
do
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Tom THUMB TO BE MARRIED.-A Portland
paper says that Tom Thumb is 10 take a wife
from that city, the handsome and &C com plished
daughter Of one of our oldest and most es-
below the ordinary height and heiress to quite
large estafe.n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

A BALLOON TRIP TO EURoPE-Prof Lowe
who has been In this city tor some time past in
making arrangements for attem ptiug to cross
the Atlantic in his mammoth balloon, has Sc.
cured sunclent funds 10 pay the expenses Of
the experiment, and some time during the
present week the trial will be made The life
boat, dresses and other arrangements for the
comfort of passengers Cd arrived in this city
on Saturday: The balloon has been thorough
ly vanished and put in complete order. It
will be filled from the large gas holder at Point
Breeze, from which place the Professor will
start on his voyage.-Phtia. Ledger.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

DEATH BIZ LIGHTNING. On the 2lst iustapts
the house of James f. Grove, in Belmont
county, Ohio, was struck by lightning Miss
Wilma. daughter of Mr.. Grove, while passing
through the hall, towards the eastern door
way, was struc Z by the electric nuid, and fell
dead Instantly,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

CoNNECTIoU THE population of Connec-
ticut, according to the census, will be 450,UuO
or an increase of nearly thirty per cent. on the
last ten years. The principal increase is in the
manufacturing towns. II is believed that no
other New England Stats has increased in the
same 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Death Of Vstesaa Ptlos-Oaptain Samuel
Skinner, long and favorably known as q skill
connected with the Virginia Towing Com
paIy, died Al his residence on Church Hnl, in
this city, yesterday, after q long and painful
illness. He leaves large family and many
warm personal friends to lament his death.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Charged tcith Fslony.-Joseph G. Henry was
arraigned before the Mayor yesterday, to an
swer the charge of stealing Sl55 from VIM r
on Saturday, and at once gave himself up to
the police. Mr. Davis testified that he had
been drinking-that he had played cards in a
house on nth street, near the Market, and had
lost Sl5-that he exhibited $145 in money
that he started from there to the ST. Charles
Hotel, between 7 and o'clock-that henry
followed him-and that, when between Main
and Franklin Streets Henry put his hand into
his (the witnessO side pocket took out a bag.
containing the money-took the money out of
the bag, and then put the bag into his (wit.
ness) pants pocket Davis admitted that when
he first lost the money. he charged VIM. J.
Browne with having aided in robbng him,
because he was with Henry, but that he had
released Browne. The examination was ad-
journed until this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Paving.-Laborers are bu.ily engaged In
paving l4th street. from Franklin to Ross, and
Main street, from Sth to 5th. Both thorough
fares ought to be put in complete order and
Kept so. for they are constantly travelled over
In the heart of the city that will req uire paw
Ing in year or two, and will also need cul.
verting, If they are to be kept clean and neat
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

A PRINCE In DANGkR.-The Paris Moniteur
announces that on the night of the i2,h lust.
a fire broke out At the barracks of the Empe-
ror at the Camp of Chaions, near the room of
the Imperial PRINCE The fire was promptly
subdued, and the Prince was not even awaE-
eued a@-a -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Giring Tongxe.-Jshn Hart made his ap.
pearance before the Mayor yesterday, to an
swer the charge Of being disorderly in the
Firs Market. and cursing and abusing officer
William B. Page. He was fined IS for his
profanity, and required 10 give security for
his future good behavior.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

DOUGLAS JKRRoLp's GRAvB.-A commemo.
ration slab OF marble has just been placed over
the grave Of Douglas Jerroid, at Norwood. It
bears the following Inscription: ITO Douglas
William Jerrold. Died Juae Z, 1857. AN Eng
lish writer whose works will keep his memo
ry green better than any epitaph."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Fflling M.-As the ravine north Of Leigh
street is filled in, and good thoroughfares are
made, property for private residences Is
brought into market, made more valuable aud
the city is returned in taxes the paltry outlay
for making the highways. Laborers are now q.
work continuing 10th street, which, when
completed, will bring in to market the entire
east slope of Navy Hill, and make 1t one Of the
choicest sites about the city for private resi-.
denceS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Dismisssd.-The charge against Joseph
Herschbe re-, of interfering with meeting Of
the Fire Brigade, and threatening violence to
missed by the Mayor, yesterday, at the in
stance of the Chief Engineer, the misunder-
standing having been salts fac torily arranged
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Offering a Free Negro for Sale Yesterday
morning, a man called George Marshall, and
haiiing from the city Of Baltimore, was ar
raigned before the Mayor to answer the charge
of bringing into this State from Maryland q
free negro girl called Mary E. johnson. claim
ing her as his slave, and as such, offering her
for sale at pm biic auction. The evidence was
that Marshall took the girl to an auction house
and engaged gentleman to sell her. When
| she was put upon the block she declared her.
self to be free. and as Mr.. Marshall could
show no title to her, and could give no refer
ences as to his responsibility, he was taken
into custody by the police. On his way to the
lookup the prisoner said he purchased the
girl two years ago Of an Eastern Shore man,
whose name he did not remember, had owned
her ever since, and advertised her in the Balti-
The Mayor had the Mayor Of Baltimore writ
ten to, with the hope Of learning something of
both parties. and continued the examination
until to-day
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

.Wao,esale Pissdsr-Y yesterday morning z
white man who resides at the north end Of
18th street, and who gives his name % Henry
3. Hernandez, made his appearance before the
Mayor to answer the charge OF breaking and
entering small house In his neiehbornood,
rented BY Mr.. J. s. b. Ttnsley FOR one OF MS
servants, and stealing therefrom bedstead.
two beds, six chairs. and divers articles OF bed
clothes and wearing apparel. Mr.. Tinsley's
servant has been absent from the city for sev-
erai weeks. the house having been locked up
and properly secured when she started. On
Monday last Mr.. T. procured q search war
rant, and on examining the premises Of the
accused, found nearly everything that had
been stolen. In the search, officer Bibb dis
covered an axe and brass skillet that had
been stolen from him-a handsome a five.shooter
that the prisoner could not account for-and a
new saddle, that had probably been stolen from
the back of some doctors horse. After hear
ing the evidence, the prisoner was remanded
to be further examined before the Hastings
Court, at its September term, for grand larce-
ny. sarah A. Pines, a white woman, who
lived with the prisoner. and who was charged
with receiving the stolen goods, knowing them
to have been stolen, was examined on the
charge, but no fact ELECTED connected her with
the crime.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Club House.-The Bell and Everett party of
this city have commeuced the erection of q
mammoth Club House, on Council Chamber
Hill, and will complete it in a very few days.
When ready for dedication, an fmmense pro-
eesssion will form, and marching to the build
Ing, with transparencies and banners, and the
jngling Of bells, have mass meeting Of the
people.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

AN 1NCIDRET.-As the Prince of Wales. on
his way to the Inauguration of the Victoria
Bridge, passed the Boston Fusleers, the band
played God Save the Qusen," and the COM
pany saluted. Having taken his seat in the
open car. the Prince desired that the Fusi.
leers' staff, accompanied by the band, should
be presented TO him. This was done. the
Prince salu ting the American flag, while the
band played "Haii Columbia" followed by
the royal wand with the national anthem
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Not Conelndsd.-Judge Lyons Court spent
yesterday in the trial of VIM. d. Totty, charged
with the murder OF Catherine J. Thom, with
out getting through the evidence The case
will be resumed this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Abusire Language.-Mrs. A. Baratta ap-
peared before the Mayor yesterday, to answer
the charge of abusing Samuel Gennett and
his wife, and the fact was clearly proved but
the Maror dismissed the accused with q rep
rimand to her husband,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

REMOVAL OF THE ANCIENT SARCoPHAGUs
From THE PATENT OPFiCE.-The old lime
stone sarcophagus, which has SO long been on
exhibition in the basement story OF the Patent
Office building, al OBJECT alike of curiosity and
national interest to ali Americans visiting that
institution, is about being removed TO the
Smithsonian grounds, to be placed among the
many other collec LionS there OF q somewhat
similar character. This sarcophagus was the
repository Of the Roman Emperor Alexander
Severus, and was brought to the United States
in 1889, ON board the trigate Constitution, by
Commodore Jesse d. Elliott, who intended II
as resting place for the remains OF Gen. An
drew Jackson. This distinguished individual,
however. 1t will be recollected, while express
Ing his appreciation Of the Kindness OF Com.
Elliott, and acknowledging the honor intend
I'd TO be conferred upon him, declined its ac-
ceptance, as being Inconsistent with his ideas
ofrepubiican simpliciIy.-Wash. Star.
CosT OF THE ENaLIsa MILITfA.-It costs MS
much TO MAINTAIN an armed force in England
rs does in the nited States, say &sOu and up
ward q man, or more than double the cost OF q
french soldier. A Parliamentary return just
issued, gives the average annual cost of every
effective thousand rank and file OF the em bv-
died militia artillery, including in the calcu-
iations the pay OF officers, clothing, eommisa.
RAT charges and allowances {; but excluding
the cost of providing arms and quarters. At
f48, ASS The ayesase annual cost OF one thou
sand rank and fle Of regular garrison arul-
lSry 70 ~ ,eU7. 3 49, IA
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

The hain-Gang we're doing good service on
9th street, near Leigh, yesterday. by removing
the mounds of new earth there deposited. and
improving the high way across that ravine.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Rev. H. w. Hilliard, Of Alabama, formerly
. member of Congress iron that State. deliv-
sred sermon in ST. Paul's Methodist Eptsco.
pal Church. New York, Sunday morning.
Rev. ], L. Gibbons, late Of California, has
been appointed Rev. NJ 8aird's successor as
minister In charge OF ths Winchester tVa.l
Circuit, NJ. E. Church.
1t is stated that Hon. John @. Breckinridre
will make tve OF sin sreeches In Kentucky
during ths canvass, add wtil perhaps walt
Tennessee. - -
About half million docuusnts are weekly
sent out from the National Capitol folding
rooms, on account Of the ssveral political
parties. z3 &S 50
Col Colts agent IN London. at last accouAts
was basiiy segaeed In dispatchtne invoices
adn rssssd q "His Excsllsncy duisepps Carl
baldl, PAlermo." .s4ssssss -
The o. s. Consul at Montreal haa issusd
proclamation Informing Americans OF the for
malitiss nscsssAriiy attending = pfsssnsation
TO tho Priace. iEs tss
The residence Of the lats Jcssph Gales, IN
Washin has been sold for o5AOO0 aLd =
Methodiat church is TO be erected On its sits.
Edwin Forrest, the tragsdian, appeared a.
Hamlss q she belsiincfs (Hoiiidsy srsss)
Theatre Monday night.
Jules Fsvre, huown fppu his cppoaition 10
The 0aysrnmens has e6en slscte1 BetssNttr
teess0 - ~ 6asststsN - eefes
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

Shfpping.-Some of our merchants are be-
ginning to receive their fall goods. large q uan.
titles OF produce are being shipped 10 this
market from the river counties, aud, as a CON
sequence, the number of sail vessels daily ar
irving and departing, are steadily increasing
The dock, yesterday, presented more livery
appearance than On any previous day this
month, and as soon as the pivot bridge Is com
pieted, SO that the west section can be brought
into constant use by the lumber and plaster
boats, masters of vessels will find less diffi-
eulty IN securing oertns. ana eargoes wili bs
ty than heretofore. s4 #l
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

ANOTHER CoMET.-Tha Gazette of San Sal.
Tador, OF tie llih OF July, states that on the
4tn OF that month comet became visible 10
me westward OF the city of San Salvador,
liat. - oeg - min. north, and Ion. 50 deg 81
min. westl which, although not SO briliiant
- tnat of lSass nevertheless presen ted moat
splendid Appearance. Il was siill visible on
Inc ilth, but was fast yecedipg southwark. /.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29

HUNGARIAN WINKs.-Hungary, according
to a late report on its commerce, is fully able
TO supply the whole Of Great Britain with
wines now the duty has been abolished. Not
merely are Hungarian wines said TO be 'sdrler
than French wines more mellow than those
of the Rhine, and more piquant than those
OF Spain" bat the country can yield quaint.
ties of q secondary character calculated TO
meet any demand. ses
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29
q EARM n; S0STA AIMING l69;I0

ACRES, ON NEW KENT ROAD. HEN
-~- co COUNTY. FOR SALE PRIVATE
I've are authorized by Mr. Thos Whiteford
To sell his FARM, on New Kent Road, in Hen
fito county. II contains 10 10 acres, The i'm
four rooms. kitchen, and all necessary out houses
5esides two sprIngs OF excellent water upop the
premises. The nelghborhood Is unexceptionabIe
Persons in want of a small F arm or Market Gar
den, near 10 the city, would do well to examine
y IS property Terms Will be made very LIBERAL
FOR particulars, apply to Mr.. WHlTgFORp, upon
the premises. or to JAS. NJ. TAYLOR son,
au IT-eud6t Auctoneers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-29
ALBEMARLE LAND FOR SALE

Z
So The subscriber being unable to attend to his
AKIN, on account 5f his situation, is desir-
rous of selling 1t. The Farm contains 1876 acres of
Land, III AIbemarle county, very compact, situat
ed near the Central Railroad, opposite Keswlck
Depot, distant half a mile, and seven miles from
ClNriottesyIssa lR acres of the Land is cleared
sld n g9S4 seate OF improvements as the present
crops will show; and that not in cultivation is
geli set IN clover, timothy, and other grasses
lne land lies well. and the soil Is adapted to all
the crops, but more particularly to wheat, tobacco
AID corn; Fifty acres are IN woods oak and pine,
PHncPally oak-orgnal growth. There arc two
never-ialiRg streams of water running through
convenient parts of the Farm. The improvements
CONSIST OF two-story framed buildIng, contain
Hs three large rooms: four smaller ones, suitable
or Lodging rooms; several closets, pleasant pas
s4se TWO porehes, aud a cool cellar, suitable for
Keeping meats, butter. &c. There are all neces-
hlt IN the last IL months. The dwelling has, this
lad is situated In the midst of grove of large
healthy one, and commands hesutIful view of the
cars wAen passing the South Mountains, and sur
rounding country. There is a spring of most ex-
client water near the dwelling.
Possession can be had by the purchaser any time
alter the present crop is secured.
Any one wishing to buy, will please call on the
Proprietor, reading on the farm, who will take
peasur. in showing it. The terms will be made
accommodating.
For further particulars, address,
CHARLES +. TAYLOR,
Keswick Depot, Albemare co., Va.
yYl9-2taw2mf WAR
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- TWO VALUABLE FARMS M
HENhiCo COUNTY, ABOUT FIvEE.j

HENklCO COUNTY, ABOUT FfVEE=a
MILES BELOW RICHMOND FORGsx
ShLE.-l am authorized 10 sell two FARMS, sit
uated as described above, one contains 2l6l1 acres
" acres cleared and s well adapted to the growth
oi the nsuai crops made IN this section; the bal
heavily set In pine, with rome valuable timber (or
building purposes. The improvements consist of
the usual out buildings. The other farm contains
o acres, with the usual improvements. Both of
Tue tarias are healthy, and SO Lear the CITY as TO
- oas or 10th of them; and they will be shown by
Inc Messrs FRENCH, lIviEg upon them. Further
k0. b. LYME. GenI Land Agent, &C.,
aa zz-da Office Metropolitan Hall.
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last evening ran over man who was walking 2
on the track, between the Falls and Suspen.
sion Bridge Tne locomotive whistle vas
sounded and everything done to warn him of
on the body il is thought that his name was 4
d. LathroT OF Missouri.-RseAssssy IN. vi
Tatoa p5th, ta ts s fss = 1Tl1I 81 " : = ~
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NAvAL.-Third assistant Engineers VIM.
Pollard and Jas. p. Sprague have been order
ed upon special duty connected with the ma
chinery of the steam -sloop Richmond, at
Norfolk. Surgeon W S. w. Ruschenber, or
dered to the Susq uehanna as fleet surgeon Of
the Mediterranean squadron, was detached
from that vessel on her departure for the
ruff, and is waiting orders. Lieut.. E. Lloyd
Winder has been ordered to the Naval Obser-
vatory Washington. The resignation of Mid
shipman E B. Hurber, attached to the steam
er Pocahontas, has been accepted. Captain
Henry w. Ogden died at New York, ON the
25Lh inst. The Saranac, Captain Richie, ar
rived at the navy-yard, San Francisco, on the
25th of July, where she will undergo repairs
The United States ship Release, Lieut.. Com
manding g. w. Harrison, sailed from Aspin-
wall about the 18th Of August for Boston,
On her way she will touch at Rio Hacha in
the State of Magdalen, for the purpose of in
quiring into the facts concerning an outrage
reported to have been committed, on the llth
OF July, upon the flag of the United States
consulate at that port, ly the government
troops under Gen. Gabriel de Vega. Official
information has been received Of the arrival
of the steam sloop Dakota, Commander Rad
ford, at Funchal, Madeira, on the Goth of My,
where she touched en- route TO the East Indies !,
Tor coal and water.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

ssa HYBLA FOR SALE.-Ths FARM con-
~ tans SO acres by late survey Is well tim
~A~ bsTed. abounds In green sand mari, and is di-
1lded INTO six fields. Has a commanding situation
on the Pamunkey River. four miles from Tun-
stall station on the York River railroad, is "a
u IS from Richmond, and in the county of King
" Iam. A map of the farm may be seen at the
oihce of the Surveyor of the city of Richmond.
WIN. A. BRAXTON,
All a3-dysv5ws acouinton VI,