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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

THE BARON RENFREw. Ew.-Extraordinary pre-
cautions are taken to prevent accident while
the Baron and his suite are travelling by rail-
way in this country. In going over the Mi
chigan Central Road from Detroit TO Chicago,
his train had The exclusive right TO the track
over every thing, was accompanied by "a pilot
engine, special care was taken of switches the
road was carefully examined to see that no
rails were displaced, breaks in fences were re-
Iaired to keep animals from the track, and the
telegraph wire put in good working condition
The Sc precautions, ,it is presumed, will be taken
ON all roads that he travels over. henfrew is
a pretty town on the banks Of the clyde capi-
tai OF the shire, which was heretofore the pa
trimony OF the stuart family, and gave the III
tie of Baron to The Kings eldest son, which Is
stiIl ass umed by the Prince of w Waies.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

ST. JOINTS Caurth.-- The newly-appointed
Rector of this old house Of religious woTshi y
has assumed his duties and is now holding z
service at the usual times. The burying ground
around this church Is i'll the hands of the city
and needs more attention than il receives Be-
meath its sod reposes the ashes of men who
were felt and loved in the infancy OF Rich
mond, and their memories ought to be kept
green both now and hereafter
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Going NOrh.-Ths celebrated race mare
Fanny Washington" accompanied by her
stable companion "Irona," left here yester-
day afternoon on one of the PhiIadel phia
steamers to take part in the races soon 10 come
of near the 20 uaker City" They will prob
aoly be met there by the invincible PLANET" :"
VINO has Just added another leaf to his ehaplet
OF lame. by winning with ease the $40, OU0
sWeepstake at New York. The Messrs. Dos
we'll leave "Exchequer" at home, as he is pre-
pairing for his IS, ,OOO match with Leisure" to
% run at Ashland, and has also to meet
"Jonce Hooper," in match at the South this
winter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

ANOTHER LAKE DIsAsTER.-There is every
reason to believe that on the night of the dis.
aster of the Lady Elgn another vessel was
lost, with all on board. The schooner ST.
Mary left Chicago on that day, bound for Ce-
dar river, and has not been heard from since
She had on board some lady passengers and
five men, besides Captain Bennett, mate and
cook. Since she left another vessel has be.
10 Cedar river, but heard nothing of The miss
ing schooner
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Tie Health of the city is excellent at this
time, and the Mayor ard police seem deter
mined TO keep it so, if strict attention to the
sanitary laws will have that effect. Yester-
day morning, six or seven citizens were Il ned
for permitting dirty water TO flow from their
premises into the streets. A lit.le attention
10 the north gutter Of Main stree t. cas- of 18th,
might result in diminishing the crop of mus
quitoes, and improving the health and comfort t
Of The citizens.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

THE WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
The mum Der of words which are used in com
parison with those which every person who
speaks the English language has right to use,
IS very small. The vocabulary OF the Ian
sand words. or these, Milton used only eight
thousand, and Shakespeare only fifteen thou
sand. And yet the vocabulary OF these au thors
Is probably the largest useo by any writer in
the English language.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

The DOWNFALL OF A ONCE DAsHISG EQUEs-
TRIHNsE-Among the attractions that Dan
RICE presented in his circus in days past, was
Madamoiselle White, Il graceful and DASH
ing equestrienne. A few days since she was
before ustlce Remington, of Troy, N. Y, for
intoxcarion and dlsorderly Conduct The
Troy Times says the star of her glory having
set, she took to the canal as cook, and now
brings up before the Justice as a desperately
wicked and unruly termagant
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

HAMLET IN NEW IoKK.-New Workers will
have enough of Hamlet this season. Forrest,
Eddy, Booth and Charlotte Cushman will
each interpret IL. Hamlet by man, Hamlet
by a woman, Hamlet by man OF over fifty,
Hamlet 10y man OF twenty five; Hamlet u
The BowePy, Hamlet al Niblo's, Hamlet III the
Winter Garden.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

FRENCH RAILwAYs.-A statistical return
respecting French railways, repor ted The oiai
length worked on the 3Ulh OF June last 57i1
miles, and mt the CORES ponding date last year
1t was 523 miles. The total receipts In the
first half OF The present year were 1856 982 G7sf.
aud IN the corresponding Ieriod of last year
ls0, ,773,952f. French railways are now. il Is
known, divided into the "oid net-workn and
the "n.w network" and the reason of this
10 that the government guarantees an in tsrest [
OF rather more than ~ per cent. on the latter,
but gives no guaranty 10 the former.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

STARVED TO DEATH IN New YoRK.-On
Monday last, in New York, two persons, (maie
and female,) were picked up in an emaciated
and speechiess condition, aud both have died,
singular 10 relate, from sheer starvation! A
singular thing, truly, TO relate of city like
that, and one which would be deemed fabulous
II Told OF any other community.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

DIR. LIVINGsToNE.-The celebrated African
traveller, DIR. Liyings tone, is TO have another
steamer, which has been sent out by the Eng
iish Admiralty, to enable him to proceed with
the exploration and navigation of the Zam-
horee-pow er, has recently departed from Wool
witch, fully laden with stores for the intrepid
PXplOTer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

THE "UNITARY HOUSEHOLD" BURST UP
The schemes of cheap living, under the name
of the "Unitary Household, - W hich two years
ment in New York, occupying four hrst-cIass
houses thrown together, has lately burst up,
leaving its creditors minus some thousands Of
dollars. The establishment, according TO the
New ork Times, soon degenerated into a
free love affair.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

House Of Correction, for males well as
females, is very much needed in this city
Our City Fathers owe it to themselves to pro-
vide some place in which night-walking girls
aud dlsorderly boys may be confined, and
taught morality, and the longer the establish
ment OF such an institution is deferred, the
greater Will be the difficulty of Kidding the
community of that class of persons whose
presence and influence are always detrimen tai
10 society.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

See TO yoRr FasteningS.-Burglars have al
ready commenced their fall operations, and,
detection. Several private residences, as we'll
as places of business, have been entered and
robbed, because OF the insecure fasteuings to
doors and windows. Good locks, bars and
bolts are the only security against depredators.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

ANOTHER FATAL DISASTER IN THE ALPs.-
Rev. W q. WATSON, of England, and grand
sou OF the celebrated Bishop Landau, was
killed on the 3lst ult in the Tyyol. by talIip q
through glacier of the Alps. He was cross
ing 1t with his party, when he was seen to dis
appear, and a man oeipg let down with a rope
through the hole, an hour after found his BODY
at depth of ninety feet from the surface
lie had been instantly killed by the tall
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

AN ECCENTRIC CoNDUCFoR.-The latest
Boston excitement is about the railroad con-
dnctor wi In the Hover in his mouth" Ii ap-
pears that this pleasant fellow has u conser-
vatory of his own, and that he never enters !.
ear III morning, noon or night, IL summer or
any other season, without having between his
lips q flower plucked from his own bo weT,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

DIRECT TRADE WITH EUROPK.-The Hon
Joseph Barbere, who was sent to Europe in
June last, as Commissioner from the State of
tennessee, on the question of "Direct Trade
was passenger by the Adriatic. which arriy we'd
at New York, Wednesday. So far as the ini-
tiative is concerned, the mission is a complete
success Mr.. Barbiere visited over two hun
dred ana ntty MANUFACTURES iii Belgium and
Germany, and succeeded, by personally pre-
senting the subject 10 the manu- fac turers, in
inducing them 10 make a trial shipment Ac-
cordingly, the Henry leaves Antwerp this
month ior savanna. Georgia, with a cargo of
assorted goods of Belgian aud German manu-
facture. These fabrics will be exhibited at a
Fair to be held in December next at Macon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

M DIR. J. Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach
BlIIER Is enc OF the greatest streng thenIBg
Preparations extRnt. IL ls esteclally adapted TO
those who are afflicted with the Fever and Ague,
any other disease arising from dsordeTeq
oonditlo of the digestive organs, For Fever and
Asue there s perhaps no medicine In the world
equal to IL, as It enters, purihes and repeLlshes
the blood, which is 80 important "a bring about
healthy action in diseases OF this nature. The
Bltters are now among the most popular, and at
the same time, valuable specifics in the medical
world. In recommending II to the public. We are
fully conscious nf doing them great service,
Knowing, We d., their many excellent Qualities,
and and speedy action IN ali cases where the
disease s caused by the IIreguiarlty of ti dlges
tive organs. trial will suffice Tor the most scep~
teal.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, every
where. lin
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

The Prince Of Wales, from present in Indications,
will be received here on Saturday next by u
lew citizens, and entertained as private gen
tleman. BY that means he will the better be
enabled to see the people and our institutions
as they really exist, and be relieved of the
toadyism 10 which he has been subec ted, In
other places. He Will remain here on Sunday
and on Monday take his departure down the
river, thus securing the opportunity OF seeing
some OF the flee James river estates on his
route to Baltimore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

To be Enlarged.-The Lester Planning and
street. Is TO be greatly enlarged by the addi-
ton of another mammoth building in which
other important branches of manufacture are
TO be carried on extensively. These works,
when III full blast will employ large force,
and thereby add greatly TO the business and
wealth of the city. They will be- able to sup
ply the South with vast number Of first
class machines, and will thus keep al home an
extensive trade, which would otherwise find
its way to the North.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

BagateHe Tables, as we'll as billiard tables,
bowling saloons, and such like games, are tax =
aole, aud when used in public places without
being licensed, the owner thereof subjects
himself to a heavy fine. Keepers Of ordinaries
should bear this law in mind, and secure their
licenses before they use or permit the use oil
bagatelle tables etc.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Careless DISQUALIFICATION one Of the om-
nibus drivers for the Powhalan House, was
arraigned before the Mayor yesterday, TO an
swer the charge of careiessly driving his ON
JAN Baker, to the serious injury of the vehicle
and the endangering of the lives of persons in
the carriage. After a hearing, Thornton was
ordered 10 be sOuudly fi0gged. by way of teach
ing him the Importance of holding his horses
Such conduct is very reprehensble, and de-
serves to be dealt with in the seyeresL manner
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29
PLEURo.PsRuxos1A IN GRr.r Rp,

PLEURo-PNRUAONIA IN GREAT BRITAIN
a gentleman OF New Brunswick, who lately
went TO England Tor the purpose Of purchas-
ing cattle, has returned without bringing any
neat stock He found that the pleuro- pueu-
monia was so prevalent throughout England,
Scotland and Ireland, that il was dangerous
to attempt to transport cattle to the port OF
embarkation. He was furnished with ample
certificates to the prevalence of the disease by
large breeders and gentlemen, as well as by
veterinary surgeons.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Hard to Find.-So rapid is the increase Of
population in this city, at this time, that work
ing men find 1t impossible to procare dwelling
houses suited TO their meaus, and many Of
them speak Of leaving on that account. This
difficulty may readily be obviated by getting
the Legislature SO to change the rent law as TO
enable landlords 10 get rid of bad tenants
without so much cost and delay. Several OF
our capitalists are ready and willing to erect
cheap tenement IS as soon as the law is changed ;
but few. If any OF them, are willing TO do so
under the present law.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

observation-disclosures S. Christian made his
appearance before the Mayor yesterday 10
answer the charge OF threatening personal
violence to his wife, NJ argaret Christian, and
turning her out OF doors. Mrs. 9. did not ap-
pear, but reported, through officer Bibb that
she in tended to apply for permit to enter the
poor house, because of her critical condition.
Christian said he was able and willing to pro-
vide for her if she behaved herself. The in
vestgation was continued until Monday mex I
and The accused required TO give bail for his
appearance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

RATHER BITTER.-The following is said TO
have taken place on la'e occasion at the
house Of Douglas Jerrold "Douglas, dear"
said his wife, appealing To him In small iemi-
nine Dispute, s'do you think l am generally
bad tenn pered :" mo, my dear" said he, u
mink You are Particularly So"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

FLUID LAMP EXPLOSION AND Loss OF IIya
On Thursday evening last, Mrs Derrick Mat
lis, of Branchburg, N J., attempted TO fiji
lamp with fluid while burning. She was with
her four children and niece, aged ten years,
in the room, her husband being absent The
fame communicated with the fluid in the can.
and terrific explosion was the conseq uenee.
Her clothes, as well as those of the children.
were In names in an instant. Three of the
children have died from their Injuries and
herself and niece lie at the point OF death
The screams, while they were burning, could
be heard half a mile
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Pretty Shotr, is the fancy glass blowing ex-
hibition, now going on at Mechanics Insti-
tut Hall. but which can be seen no more after
to-day. The operator. besides spinning glass
in strands In uch finer than hair, makes birds.
beasts, flowers fruits, and indeed every thing
that can be blown Of glass, and in such short
order that the uninitiated il astonished at his
dexterity. AT the close OF the day some one
or more of the visitors will get beautiful
present, as Il souvenir from the glass blower.
Ii you have not seen this exhibition, do SO to-
day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

RELIGIOUS WORK OF JEWS LAST YEAR
The Jewish Messenger says that fl We new Jew
ish congregations have been organized during
the year, viz: "One at Portland, Oregon one
at New Brunswick, New Jersey; one at St.
Joseph, Mo; and two in New York The
number of CONSIDERATIONS of new synagogues
rather exceeds the average. Places Of wor-
snip have been dedicated at Fort Wayne. In
diana; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Macon. Geor-
gis; Plaq uemtne, Louisiana; Montreal, Canada
East Philadelphia, Pennsy ivania; two at Gin
cinnati, Ohio; Brooklyn, Long Island, and
three in New York" The Hebrew Benevo-
lent Society has established an Orphan Asy-
lum in New York. One also has been estab-
iished in Charles ton, 5. G.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Sicear NOT at AH.-Yesterday morning, two
young ladies, residents OF the north end of
iIln street, nao nve or SIX young men, engaged
in the First III arke t,arraigued before the Mayor
to answer for swearing i'll the market making
rude remaI ks about them at various times as
they passed through the market place, and for
insulting them without cause or proyocation.
After the damsels had made their statements
which were as clear as mud, other evidence
was introduced to prove that the complain
ants had made misrepresen tations, and that
they were constant visitors of the market
After hearing, the warrant was dismissed,
and the parties discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Religious ReciraI-A revival OF religion has
been progressing at Union Station Methodist
Church. under the preaching OF Rev. Mr.. Ben
nett, for some days, and some seventy odd per-
sous have professed conversion On Thu rsday
night last there were fifteen twenty persons
at the altar, and throughout the congregation
a decided in terest was manifes ted in The meet
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

A POLITICAL Row AT WHRKLINa.-Tbe
bon. Thomas Corwin, OF Ohio addressed
Repu blican meeting at Wheeling, Va, on
Tuesday evening. After the speech a large
crowd assembled on the wharf, consisting Of
ak or seven hundred of all parties, and as a
nroachsd % f,r r'1 ,bs os ap
the steamer Minerva, for Pittsburg, they were
saluted with voliey Of stones from the
crowd, doing considerable damage to persons
and property of the Republican ranks, and
destroying several transparencies After the
embarkation Of the Republicans, larger nor
tion of the crowd being still on the wharf the
stoning was renewed, and a number Of per-
sons on the boat were struck, though not se-
riously injured.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

"M.stc hath eharms," especially such music
both vocal and instrumental, as the Budworth
troupe are nightly making at Mechanics In
stitute Hall. Each evening they have been
visited by large and appreciative audiences,
and all who have heard them, speak in the
highest terms of their admirable songs. But
the most attractive feature is the rich jokes
and sayings, which how in one contin uous
brothers, and keep the audience la q roar OF
laughter They have had no equ uals here for q
long time, If ever, and are really worth hear
ing,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Pardon R.fussd.-Application has been made
10 Gov. Letcher, and refused, TO pardon James
H. l.. Tayi ior, who was convicted by the Hus-
tings Court and sentenced to confinement in
the city Jail, for violent assault upon Cin-
cinnatus w. Tyler, a small boy, son of Geo.
w. II. Tyler.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

MURpERoFA HUsBANp.-Lydia Phetteplace
chopped the head off her h Us band with an axe
as he lay drunk on the floor OF their house in
Burrillville Il. l., last Saturday. Her excuse
was that he had threatened to kill her. Her
son, a lad of IA, saw the deed committed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Fa,s.sea Benefit The popular French dancers,
Mile Csroline Theleur and Mons. Wietho6,
make their last appearance at the Richmond
Theatre this evening. on which occasion they
appear In several new and attractive dances.
The entertainment will consist of the thrill
ing Ledger romance, entitled "Glendower,
or the North Sea Rover" which has been cast
in the full strength OF the company-a grand
pas de deux by Mile Caroline Theleur and
Mons. Weithoff-a ballad by Miss Emma Nor
ton-an overture by the Orchestra-the Sail
or's Hornpipe, in character, by Mile Theleur-
the whole to conclude with The farce Of the
Model Husband-thus presenting q pro-
gramme Of attractions for one evening that
should satisfy to the fullest extent the wishes
OF every patron Of the drama
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Not Aaimated.-The Dock, yesterday, did not
times witnessed at This partic uiar seasop.-
The number OF vessels was comparatively
small, and, with the exception of large receipts
OF lime very little seemed 10 be doing.
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e- All Msdisme. should be Prepared BY

A hEU ULhH r SIOIAN.
DIR. J: \ ROSES COUGH SYRUP, for Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis. and that lion OF
diseases, Consumption. price 20 cts aud 81.
DK.J s. HOSES BUCHU COMPOUND, for slt
diseases of the Kidneys and Bladder. This prspa-
ration is a positive cure. Price b cts.
DR. J. y. ROSES PAIN CURER, for Rheuma-
tism, Choic, Cramps, Pains in the Stomach or
Bowels, Pains in the Back or Limbs. Price, ", rs
and 50 cts. - - -
DR. J. y. ROSES ALTERATIVES SYRUP, or
BLOOD PURIFIER, for the cure of ScTofala. Old
Eruptions, Chronic Diseases. Uulcers, Sores
Swellsd Neck. Biies and all dlsssses arising from
an i'm pure state of the bood. PTloe 81.
Solo by Druggl lists. and BY
WARREN L. wARING,
ia Ally ls7 Broad st.. Agent for RIchnond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

DEATH AT CARD TABLE.-Iu Memphis,
Tenn, on the night Of the 2ith inst, Nj iehaei
Welch sat down al u table 10 play cards with
a party. While playing, he was seen sudden
ly to fall forward on his face, and in few
mi uLes expired.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

DENTISTRY.

ARTIFICiAL TEEIH.- THE
~SCLEoPLASTIC An u VULCANIFE
NlILD ROCES C, W. JONES, DEN
r.sT, having the night for tho shove mode of
making Teeth, ana being satisfied of It's abb
oan vltn confidence commend II to those desiring
fu!I or partial sets of teeth, and especially such
as may be dissatisfied with those they are now
using. Tie perfect adaptation of the plate 10 the
mouth, and the suction thereby secured, enables
nm to insert one or more teeth Ittk cut clasps
TlF method having been adopted BY those stand
ina hlkheat IN the profession, North and South,
testimonials Will be given and specimens lblted
gold or ang other plate will Of course be made for
those pTeierring them. Filling, Cleansing, Ex-
tracing, and all other operations gently ana tho
roughly performed. Teeth extracted by ELEC-
TRIClII tr9thoHt pdta
Hall no2l-1y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

Politieal.-A political discussion will take
place at the Bell and Everett Club House to-
night, between james Lyons and NJ. johnson,
Esqs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

RESIGNATION OF FkPAsToR.-The Rev. Jno.
ToWles rector OF ST. Paui's Cnurch, Leeds
Parish, Prince William co, Va, has resigned
the charge OF that parish, and Inc paIisn OF
Dettinger ia the same county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-29

IA New firm.--New Goods. 1.-THE un-
dersI gnec beg leave to inform the citizens OF Rich
mond and vicinity that they have just opened store
No IS Main street, with as handsome and cheap
stock OF DRY GOo DS, BOOTS and SHO rs, as WAS
ever brous ht to this mar ket.
Having purchased our entire stock for cash we
are able and W III sell al extremely low prices tor
cash. DRESS GOODS and DD MEsTlC GOODS
OF all kinds and At all prces. BOOTS and SHOES,
all sizes and prloes. Don't forget the place, IS
WERTHEIMER LowENBERG.
H-lm