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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28
MILITARY EXECUTION IN PARIs-Ths ex

MILITARY EXECUTION IN PARASITIC exc
cution of Merlinge, the soldier Of the frs
regiment OF the Grenadiers of the 1mpera
Guaid, who was some time back con lem neC
10 death for shooting his Sergeant, took plac
on Friday morning, August Sd, at O'Clock, on
the Polygon on VincenIes. BY direction of the
Minister OF War, about ten thousand men o1
the various corps OF the army OF Paris were
collected under the orders of Gen. Somain
on the place OF execution, the whole Of the
prisoners regiment being present. On Mer-
hnge being informed at midnight that he " as
10 die In tue morning, he evinced no emotion,
merely observing, "God is good he will for
give me" he conyersed for some time with
Two ecclesiastics who were In attendance. an q
then passed nearly three hours in writing let
ters TO his relatives. On arriving at the Poly-
gop, he took on his coat and knelt dowa n. one
OF the elergymen placing handkerchief over
his eyes. Four sergeants, four corporals and
four privates, the seniors Of the first grena-
diers, were then ordered out to form the pla-
toon OF the execution. and the Colonel iu-
formed them that they were called upon To
perform not only an act Of military duty but
an act OF humanity, and Should unhesitating-
iy Jake the most accurate aim they could -
They were then marched to within twelve
PAGES of the knesling prisoner, and ordered TO
nre. Ueatn must have been ins tan taneous, as
the whole Of the twelve balls struck him. and
two OF them in the head. The troops then
hied on past the body and returned TO their
quarters.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

"ErCH DYN."-The origin Of this motto,
prominently borne upon the arms of the
Prince Of Wales, is thus accounted for. After
King Edward l., of England, had conquered
the principality of Wales, TO reconcile his new
subjects as completely as possible to their fate,
and at the same time not disregard their clam
ors for a native prince, the Monkish Croni-
cles relate that the king had his wife confined
at Csernarvon Castle, the palace of the sover-
eigns OF Wales and, as soon as circums tances
permitted, he assembled their leaders, who
were most clamorous for a native prince and
taxing his newborn SON in his hands, pre-
welsh, Eich Dyn, "this is your man" This
infant, afterwards Edward of Cernarvon and
tnen Edward II. of England. was the first
English Prince OF Wales-the first proprie tor
OF the title which has since been worn in sue
csssloE by every male heir to the British
Grown. - :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28
Exciting Times at Vera Crux..War with
Spain Expected.

ExCltlM& AlUbcS Nv Vet0 OTuzssW0r with
Spain Expected.
The last arrival from Vera Cruz brinrs
highly important intelligence, which is thus
summed up by the N. o. Delta:
The Spanish Commander at Vera Crn, had
made demand on the Constitu tional Govern.
ment for the restoration of the bark Concen
tion, and the demand had been reiected by
President uafez. This demand was made in
q peremptory form. and accompanied with A
threat OF immediate hostiiities in case the de-
laand should not be complied with in TWENTY
four Honrs. In consequence of this threat, and
the anticipation that 1t would be followed by
some practical demonstration on the part Of
the Spanish squadron, the Constitutions Go
vernment immediately made preparations for
defence. Everything was placed in readiness
70 repei ihe expected attack. The guns were
kept loaded, the artillerymen at their posts
the garrison under arms, and the people of the
town were set to work preparing ANN unition.
AT the last accounts it was expected momen-
tariiy that the Spanish fleet would commence
bombardment.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed among
the population of the city. So far from
dreadlng the attack 1t was universally desired
that the Spanish fleet should carry its threat
into execution.
This feeling was produced and slim ulated
by the confidence that the United States would
embrace the opportunity Of coming TO the as
sistance of the Constitutional Government
ln fact, Immediately on the occurrence of these
events, President Juarez dispatched letters TO
this country, which have since gone on 10
Washington, and have before this time been
laid before the Administration asking Ameri-
can assistance or at least the privilege Of rails
ing volunteers and procuring arns and muni-
tions of war within our Territory.
There can be no dou bt that the Spanish Gov
ernment does actually entertain the design OF
saiZing, on the first plausible pretext for max
ing hostile demonstration against the Con-
stltutional Government. This is plainly mani
tested by the recent reply of Gen. O'Donnell
President of the Spanish Congress of Depu-
ties, to the interpretations of Sr. Sagasta He
stated that in case the Mexican Government
ICONS nstitutionaD should refuse to fulfill the
stipulations of th Q Convention, framed be-
tween the Spanish Government and Mira
mon, Spain would possess the right of making
reclamations, that she would have justice,
and with her fleets and her armies, would
know how to obtain il.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

THE TEXAS TRoUBLEs.-It would appear
from the following extract from the New Or
leans Picayune, that the idea of freedom for
the slave, in any other than merely licea tious
sense, has never been en- ter tanned by the movers
or abettors of the instruction in Texas. The
Picayune says:
"In looking through the great mass of de.
tails with which the Texas papers have been
loaded, we see no evidence of any concerted
plot among the negroes for permanent insur.
rection against the authority of the whites
There are no specifications given, ever sur
missed, that those who were in the plot against
life or property had any serious plan for set
ting themselves at liberty, OF projects arranged
for escaping from the punishment of these
crimes. So tar as we can understand il, as
developed, the purposes of the con spiracy were
mere wanton mIschief-murder and arson
without any definite idea of what the actors
were TO gain for themselves. Doubtless, the
uppermost idea was that OF unrestrained riot,
the luxury of unbounded license, in the imme-
diate qualification Of every animal appetite,
the orgies of idleness, gluttony and lust. But
there does not seem TO have been directing
mind of definite purpose, beyond the satur-
MALTA OF the hour, where they should go, and
what they should do after the success of their
murderous purposes, in order to escape the
iron grasp OF punishment"
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SWALLOWING A HEAD OF HERDS GRASS
A little son of Mr. George /. Holland q few
weeks since, while at play, drew head OF
herds grass into his wind-pipe. He strangled
fearfully, but it passed into the lungs and
there snppura.ed: he ~ has been great suf
but recently he has. in coughing, brought up
pieces of the grass, and has seemed GONZALES
cent, though not regarded as entirely out of
danger.-Narragaasst{R x. ~ Times.
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MURDER.-Richard Washington, overseer
for James Temple, in Prince George county,
Va, was shot and killed on the 23d INST, by a
German named Ernest Meyer, or one of his
sons. A quarrel had taken place about the
boundary of some land. and the Meyers had
all three armed themselves. A witness who
was near, heard the explosion of gun, and
heard Washington cry "Oh, Lord" but did
not see which OF the Meyers fired the piece
The dead man was fouLd with a bullet and
several small shot in his breast. All three of
the Meyers were arrested.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

Grand Larcsny.-Jos. Calvin Henry, a lad
well known about the First Market-Ho
made his appearance before the Mayor yester-
day. to answer the charge of robbing William
X. Davis, a resident of Williamsburg, of Sl55,
on Friday night last. Henry asserts that he
is prepared to prove his innocence. ana in
formed the police officers that Mr. Davis had
first been made drunk, and then had his
money won from him at cards by two men,
whose names may probably be made known
by the witnesses Owing to the engagements
of Mr.. johnson, the prisoners counsel, in the
Hastings Court, the examination was deferI ed
until this msrning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28
THE ROUTE OF SENATOR DoUGLAs-The
Baltimore Exchange of Yesterday says:

The COMMITTEES of this State, who left for
Norfolk on Friday last, not expecting Mr..
Douglas to come by way of Baltimore, who
were appoin ted to invite Mr.. Douglas to visit
this State, waited upon him, and that gentle
man complied with their request, and will
visit TIE city of Frederick on Wednesday. the
5th of September, and Baltimore on Thurs
day the 9th, and it may be expected that he
will address the people in both places. Mr.
Douglas will leave Norfolk for North Caro-
lima, where he will spend few days, and then
return through Richmond and by the Valley
of Virginia, stopping at Staunton and VIM
chester reaching Frederick on the 5th proxi-
mo. Mr.. Douglas will leave Baltimore for
the North.
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ESCAPE OF CoNvICTs.-Two eonvicts es-
capped on Saturday morning from the Ma
tional Penitentiary, in the District of Column
bia. They were respectively named McDon-
bakery department of the penitentiary, and
improved the early hour at which they were
aroused to work to gain their way out. They
doffed their penitentiary garb, and, by means
OF ladder they had somehow obtained, scaled
the lofty walls. Mcdonald was convicted at
Norfolk, Virginia, OF manslaughter ON the
high seas, and Wilson was suffering his SEN
tence for burglary in Washington.
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SpitefuL-Oa Saturday evening last. gen.
tleman occupying residence on Shockoe Hill
determined to change houses, as he was unable
to pay rent then due, and on yesterday morn
before his landlord appeared in sight, and the
tenant, supposing that he was to be distressed
for what he owed, seized an axe, and, in the
excitement Of the moment, set to work and
cut up what he had-thus depriving his family
of the comforts Of housekeeping. without in
the slightest degree reducing the debt which
still hangs over him.
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Ro5bery-On Sunday morning last, Mr.. Will
liam Baton, grocer, corner Of I'd and Baker
streets, arose about O'Clock, opened his front
door to get the fresh air, then taking a seat and
leaning his head on a barrel, soon fell asleep.
After enjoying the mornings nap, Mr.. B.
awoke, and soon after discovered that some
one had entered while he was snoring and,
taking advantage of his position, had relic, ed
him Of his pocket-b book containing about $40
in money.
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Not so Bad.-William Perrin, of Hanover,
charged with feloniously beating and injurin g
the Mayor yesterday. The officers, who ar
rested Perrin on the oath of her brother, Jo-
seph 6. Hott, stated that Mrs. Perrin's ipju-
ries were not SO serious as the complainant
represented, and the Mayor thereupon sent
the prisoner to an Henrico county Justice to
be disposed OF. He was accordingly taken be-
fore Justice King, who after hearing state
ment of the affair, admitted Perrin TO bail to
answer for the offence.
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Excursions to Petersburg, To-night.-It will
be seen by our advertising columns that an
extra train will be run tonight, for the pur-
nifty to hear udge Douglas speak in Peters
burg; and, as there is no probability Of his
Waiting this city, we presume there will be a
large attendance. The price OF the trip is low
enough to induce every one to gratify their
curiosity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

Young Rogus-The youthful operator, Pat
rick Cunningham, who was arrested and Gagged
on Saturday night, for having in his possession
S403S, which he could not account for, made
and after undergoing partial examination,
was remanded to prison. The police and the
Mayor are entirely satisfied that Pat has been
into somebody's drawer or pocket but who
has been the sufferer they are unable to say,
and he is far too cunning to give them any aid
in their researches. Such boys should not be
allowed to go at large, even though they
should be compelled to live and die in prison
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SAD AND FATAL CAsUALTY-David T.
Harvey, of Danville, Va, lost a little son, aged
about three years, last week, under the fol-
lowing distressing circumstances The little
fellow, whose name was James, was at play
near a pot of boiling starch, and acciden tall y
fell into it. He was terribly scalded, and died
during the day.
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No Longer Homs.--James Luckadoe, a free
man of color, was arraigned before the Mayor
yesterday to answer the charge Of having left
the state and returned to 1t, in violation Of
law. The prisoner did not deny the charge.
but said he had been back home nearly year
He was required to give security that he would
leave Virginia within ten days and never re-
turn to il again.
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NAPoLEoN's SAGACITY.-A correspondent
of the Boston Transcript says that Louis Ma
poleon, with his usual tact, has anticipated
scarcity by opening the ports of France to grain
free of duty, that he may ensure to his people
cheap bread as long as possible. This fact
was telegraphed to the Arabia at Q uee nstown
harbor.
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Resistiug-Bartlett R uhery, for being drunk

Resisting.-Bartlett Rubery, for being drunk
aud disorderly, and resisting and striking off,
Ger Morris, who arrested him, was committed
by the Mayor in default of bail for better be-
hayier. Officer Nj. stated that, while he was
in scuffie with the prisoner, two watehmen
passed and he called on them for aid, but they
declined to assist him. alleging that they were
on their way to the Mayor. or course this
will lead TO an investigation into their con-
duct
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

VEGETABLES AND MUscLE.-The yeeeta.
rians at DIR. Trails water-cure establishment.
New York, gave one of their peculiar dinners
on Saturday, to Mr.. ID. A. Martin, the man
who has just accomplished the astounding
feat OF pulling two-oared wherry all the way
from Boston to New York, rowing the 4ts,
miles in about so hours OF actual work. and
finding his entire food and drink in water
melons, apples and berries. At the banquet,
Mr. Martin made some statements calculated
to amaze beef eaters. He said that he had
lived for two weeks of this summer exclusive
ly on cherries, and had done more during that
time than he could hire any workman 10 d.
The nearer he conformed to a fruit diet the
be etter he felt. He had undertaken the rowing
adventure ex pressly to show how much per-
son could endure on vegetable diet.
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THK CLERGY IN AUSTRIA. The Roman
Catholic clergy in this empire is said by a
Catholic journal to comprise Is archbshops
So bishops, 700 converts with 5000 nuns; PIT
converts with $500 monks. The total num-
ber of clergy amounts to 2s0O0 individuals
who possess property valued at $3.50, ,000, 900
either personal or in trust for the church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

POISONED MILK.-An infant daughter Of
Mr. Eli Sperry, of Woodbury., Conn, lately
died in consequence of being fed on milk from
a cow supposed to have been poisoned After
the illness of the COW was discovered. the milk
was given to pig and some fowls all were
taken violently ill, and two Of the latter
al id
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Waite Fsn.alss.-Mary Jane Purcell, for be-
Ing drunk and wandering about the streets,
was committed 10 prison. Caroline Lafaye,
for threatening TO kill her daughter. Mrs. Re-
becca Marks. and disturbing the neignborhood
was committed. Ann Bowen, for aterfering
with officer Morris when arresting AIRS. La-
fave, was repyimanded and discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

Trial for Murdsr-The trial of William ID.
Totty, for the murder of his sister-i w,
Catherine j. Thom, was commenced before
Judge Lyons, of the Hastings Court, yester-
day, and will be continued to-day. The pris-
oner does not deny the charge, but has had a
large number Of witnesses summoned to prove
his former good character. He will be ably
defended. whatever the result.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

RETURN OF A SYRIAN MIssIoNARY.-The
Boston Traveller says that Rev. J. E. Frazer,
with his lady aud two children, were passen.
gers In the steamship Arabia, which reached
that port from Liverpool on Thursday. Mr..
Frazer was an American missionary Of the
presbyterian branch, and was located at Da-
mascus as y co. labarer with Rev. Mr.. Ora
ham, OF the Irish Presbyterian missioa. Mr..
Frazer left before the outbreak in that city,
and endeavored 70 induce Mr.. Graham to ac-
company him. This Mr.. Graham declined to
do, and was afterwards found murdered in the
streets. being the only missionary who has
fallen during the present disturhances.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

NEVER saw A GOLD DoLLAR.-The Phila-
delphia Inquirer says that not very long since
a liberated convict from the Eastern Pennsyl-
vania Penitentlary, went to one OF the inspec-
tors to ask for aid. The official kindly gave
him gold dollar. The ex-convict took it,
and after gazing a it for some time with great
curiosity, remarked that when he went 10
prison he had never heard of the existence of
a coin of that denomination. Many of the
prisoners, alter their liberation, learn, for the
first time, of important political and social
events. which have made great excitement in
their day, and which have entirely lost their
novelty to the world at large.
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REMARKABLE SUCCESS OF WOMEN Now

RRMARKABLE SUCCESS OF WOMEN NOVEL
IsTs.-Within the last twelve month Derby Il
Jackson, the publishers, have issued no less
than four novels by four different authors,
cesses of the season. We refer to Mrs. Stoves
ministers Wooing," which has reached
thirty editions; Miss Evans "Beulah," twsn-
ty-four editions; the new novel "Rutledge,' -
not yet twelve weeks from the press, has gone
Nemesis the first edition, ten thousand
copies being required to fill advance orders
". Y. Post.
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BOARDING.


QOARDING.-Person wishing to send their
ID daug hters to the Ashland Female Institute.
and preferring to have them board in a private
family. can be accommodated by applying to ]
PRYOR, whose fsmliv residence is next door to
the school. he sleeping apartments will be large
and airy, and pains will be spared to insure the
comfort and happiness of those entrusted to his
care. For terms per session, address.
JOIN PRYOR,
jy SO-lm Ashland, Hanover count,, Va.
OAR Z r HO u Sc,
[ BOSTON, MASS.
Gentlemen will find the best of accommodations
9Th every effort for the comfort Of guests. LAR
II. ID. PARKER,
NH 3-Sn J F.MlLLS
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Cleveland Coke, ID. D., Rec tor OF Grace Church
OF Baltimore, was unanimously elected Pres
ident Of Trinity College, Of Hartford, Conn
TO I'LL a vacancy occasioned by the resignation
Of the Rev. DIR. Goodwin.
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Sfealing.--Henry B. Hernandez, charged
with stealing sundry articles of furniture
from J. s. b. Tinsley. and Sarah A. Pines,
charged with receiving the same, were arrest.
ed by officers Bibb and Boze, yesterday. A
portion of the articles were recovered.
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James Ricer Company.-The stockholders OF
the James River and Kanawha company are
to hold called meeting this evening at 8
O'Clock, and as the business to be transacted IL
highly important every member should be
represented in person or by proxy.
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AxxRIcAs CAPTArS AND OaEw Munnxn,

AMERICAN CAPTAIN AND DREW MuapxuKn
BY CHIEE1E PinATEs.--A letter receIyea in
Salem, Mass, dated Shanghai, May both. states
that i0rcha WAS taken near Ningpo, and that
the crew. with the captain, were all lost. The
captain was Robert BeDlon Smith, of salem.
The iorcha was surrounded BY pirates. aud 4
great part VI The crew were mnrdefed-Uapt
Siaith losing his life by being drowned while
trying 70 escape BY jumping overheard. No
fQythSr paFtaeuiars are given '9@
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Continxed.-George Willis and Ishmael Ro-
berte, free negroes, got into row last Sunday
night, when the latter received knock dow a
blow with brick from the hands Of the FORM
or. The Mayor will dispose Of them to-day.
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Foeged.-.Martha A. Brander and Sarah A.
Peasants, Tor having no papers, and being
drunk in the street last Sunday night, were
before the Mayor yesterday and ordered the
lash.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-28

VINO SHALL FoRBIpl-The Southern
ChuTchman says 1.-The Bishops of the Epis-
copai Church have unanimously testified that
the Church canon do es not forbid the lending
of an Episcopal Chur ch to any respectable
denomination of Christians.n
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hidmapp.ng.-A white man, who siyes his
name as George Marshall, was arrestsd vss. :.
terday by officers Chaikley and Crone. CHARGED
with bringing into this State, from Marviard
and offering for sale as his slave. a FREE ns,
gress, named Mary E. johnson. He will he
examined before the Mayor this morning.
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Ereused.-John Pitman, a free negro, ar
rested on Sunday night for want of his regis
ter and Gagged, produced the necessary papers
to prove his freedom when called before the
Mayor yesterday, and was acquitted.
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Tareatsning.-Patrck Manning was yester-
day required by the Mayor to give security for
his good behavior, for threatening violence to
Thomas Manning.
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POLITICS IN INDIANA.-A Republican meet
ing at Newburg, Indiana, Saturday night, was
interrupted by band of men led on by Sol.
Keeper, the Town Marshal. Pistols we're
fired into the crowd, and several persons in
jured. The Republicans finally drove their
assailants from the ground. F-
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Delinquent Tdr-Paysrs will find the Sherif's
advertisement In ano other column, and by set
Ting their dues before the day Of sale, may
save themselves a vast deal OF trouble in time
to come.
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Drunk.-John O'Conner. Louis Joan and
Thomas Bailey. for being drunk in he stree,
on Sunday, were reprimanded by the Mayor
yesterday and discharged.
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Irespassing William Lewis, slave to Thos
Taliaferro, for trespassing on Myer Ellich
last Sunday, was ordered by the Mayor to be
we'll lashed
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DOUBTFUL. VERY The proprietors of Laura
keene's Theatre, who are understood TO be
Mrs. John Wood, Joseph Jefferson and John
Duff, (of Crook & Duff,) will, it is said, divide
as the net profits Of their summer season
more than SO, 700.