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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

THE WESTERN GRAIN MovEMENT.-The
Chicago Press of Wednesday, speaking of the
active grain movement at that point, says:
"Let any one stand at the depot of any one
of the eight trunk lines of railway that come
into the city from the South and West about
the time the freight trains arrive, and he will
be astonished at the immense number of cars
of which the trains are composed On Mon
day evening one train came in on the Illinois
Central with fifty EIGHT cars drawn by two
locomotives, and another Immediately in the
rear was composed of twenty-eighr cars
From the morning of the l1th TO the morning
of the 18th, the freight cars arriving on the
Illinois Central were as follows:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

A SCHOONER STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND
THE CAPTAIN klLLED.-During a thunder
storm at Brooklyn, N. Y, Saturday afternoon,
the schooner Maricola, of Freeport, Me-, Cap
tain George Hutchinson, lying at anchor, was
struck by lightning. The mainmast was shiv-
ered from top to bottom, and the electric aid
passed into the cabin where the captain and
crew were seated at table, eating supper
The captain was struck and almost instantly
killed, and the crew, five or six in num ber, were
stunned. The table, and every thing upon it,
were smashed TO atoms
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

GoLD.-At the late Statistical Congress,
held in England, the delegates from Australia
submitted a detailed account of the yield OF
gold in that province from 1851 to 1859. The
sum is put down at t10I,37S, ,S2S, or over five
hundred millions Of dollars. The American
gold regions have yielded, since 1S4S. as much
as, if not more, than that sum-so that, in
round numbe it may be stated that in twelve
years the addition to the worlds stock of gold
exceeds one thousand millions Of dollars.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

THE LATE GALEIN THE GELF.-The schr.
Hornet, Capt. Mack, which arrived at Pensa- =
cola ON the 14th inst, from New Orleans,
picked mp, off Horn Island, Capt. Rhodes, of
the steamer VIM. g. Young, which vessel was
lost in the lake during the gale of last week
Capt. Rhodes is the only survivor Of a crew
of thirteen souls.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

THE BROKEN. HEARTED ADAH.-" Comforta-
bly, lounging on the back seat of luxurious
carriage was Mrs. Adah Isaacs Menken Hee-
nan, who had managed to get a position
whence she could behold the stalwart Boy
go through his motions with the other fistic
notabilitIes, says New York letter. describ-
ing the Jones' Wood fest tival.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

MORTALITY AMONG MIssIoNARIEs.-A let
ter from Rome says unfavorable accounts
have been received from Guinea all the mis-
sionaries in that part of Africa are dead, in
cluding the Apostolic Vicar, Mgr. Bessieux,
and his coadiutor, Mgr. Kobes. The climate
is so pernicious that no European constitu-
tion can withstand it. The Holy See is now
occupied in organizing native clergy in that
country.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

UNIVERSITY OF GEoRGIA-The University
of Georgia has been reorganiZed by the elec.
ton of Rev A A. Lpscomb President and
Professor of Bellies Lettres and Oratory Rev
b. II. Nell. ID. D., of Moral Philosophy, &c
VIM. III. Waddle, A. NJ, of Ancient Litera.
and Astronomer Rev. Jas Woodrow. A. NJ
Professor of Natural Science and Experimen,
tai Philosophy; Daniel Lee Terrili, NJ. D.
Professor of Agriculture; VIM. ID. Walsh. A
NJ, Adjunct Professor of Mathematical an6
Natural Philosophy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

AN EXCITING DIsCUssIoN.-The Canadians
are greatly exercised on the subject of dress
suitable to wear before the Prince. The ex-
citing uues ton is, whether the frock-coa or
the old swallow tailed article shall be worn
At the latest advices, the swailow-tail seemed
TO be in a fair way to carry the day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

REMARKABLE CoINCIDENCE.-So Some seven
years since, says the Maysville (Ky) Eagle
Mr.. Walter Dodson, who was killed by ligh t.
ming, at Flemingsburg, Oh the Both ult., was in
company with son Of A. Toner, who was
killed by lightning, while he escaped only
slightly stunned. On the 30th ult Mr. bod.
son and another son of Mr.. Toner an older
brother of the one who was killed. were in a
carpenters shop which was struck by light.
ming during the storm, and Mr. Dodson was
killed, while the lad escaped serious injury
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

County Polics.-The residents of, venable
street, on Union Hill, are so much annoyed q,
night by crowds of drunken men passing to
and from the city, that they will be compelled
to apply to the County Court to give them po-
lice protection, or get the hill annexed tC
Richmond. Some of these gangs use the mos
indecent and obscene language, regardless o.
the presence of ladies.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Attempt TO E'eaps-George Dyer. prisoner
in the Henrco county Jail, charged with
through the jail-yard wall, day or two
since, and had nearly effected his purpose,
when Mr.. Staples, the jailor, detected him
The prisoners during the daytime are allowed
the use of the prison yard, which is surround
ed on the north and east by high brick wall.
After being turned out of their cells for the
morning, Dyer stretched a blanket in front of
the spot through which he had determined to
pass, and working industriousiy during the
day had nearly effected a breach, when he
was discovered.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

WRIT OF ERROR REFUsED.-The Court of
Appeals of Virginia have refused to grant a
writ of error in the case of VIM. Hendricks,
who was convicted at the May term of the
Circuit Court of Lynchburg for the murder
of Thomas johnson, and sentenced to be exc
cuIed on the 3lst inst,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Direct Importations. - The bark Samson,
Capt. Robinson, has arrived at this port, di-
rect from Liverpool, with goods, wares and
merchandise, purchased III Europe by MEM
bers of some of our largest importing houses,
for the Southern trade. Let country mer-
chants note the fact, and purchase their tall
supplies here instead of going to the North.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Not GutIty.-Cornelius Carson and Mary
Ann Brady, arrested on the charge of stealing
silverware from Patrick Z. Brady, of Phila.
delphia, were again before the Mayor yester.
day, and acquitted. Mrs. Brady left her hus.
baud by his consent, but did not bring the
ware with her. After being here two or three
weeks, she returned to Philadelphia alone, Sc.
cured the ware, and came back to Richmond
bringing it with her. On promise of leavins
the city at once and forever, both parties Were
cars are ready to start.
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PRICE ONE CENT.

First Boat.-A vessel loaded with lumber
passed from the eastern TO the western section
OF the Dock, yesterday, where she will unload.
The first bridge at 18th street will be COM
pleted in a short time, and all the vessels
loaded with lumber and plaster will be re-
qnired to pass to the upper section to discharge
permit the oyster fleet TO occupy their old
terths, because of the convenience to the pub
lie, and the additional fact that houses for the
accommodation of the sailors are already
erected
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Attempt at Smicide.-A woman who calls her
self Honora Gibson, and who resides at the
extreme east and of Main street, attempted to
destroy her life on Sunday last, by taking
laudanum. DR.. Knox was called to attend
her, aud with extreme difficulty succeeded in
counteracting the effects of the poison and
saving her life. What cause she has since AS
signed for the rash act, we have not been able
to learn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

~ I'll + CORNER OF 10TH AND CLAY SITS
Ia Having determined to remove TO the country,
! offer for sale. privately, my HOUSE and LOT,
situated above stated. The Lot fronts 721s feet
or Clay street. and runs back the same width 155
feet The Dwelling House is large. and was built
IN the best manner, of the best materials 1t con-
tsns ten rooms with FIRE places, SIX large close
with cellar the size of the house. There is on
the Lot Kitchen, Laundry. Stable, Carriage
House, Wagon House, Smoke House. &c. The
accommodation for servants is ample. Every
room IN the house has gas IN 1t, and there Is
water in the yard and kitchen. There are culverts
leading through the yard, which carry of all waste
water. This property is located In very desira
bic and pleasant part of the city for residences,
and Is within FIVE minutes 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.
TBRMs.-l Will sell the Lot for small pa ri of the
purchase money in cash, and the balance upon
such time as Will suit the purchaser. Messrs.
G0DpJN Il APPERsoS are authorized to sell the
sbove property, and will show 1t to any person who
may Wish to purchase 1t. and make known the
price and terms. JOHN Nj. GREGORY.
6-tS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Target Practics--On Wednesday, Company
G, Capt. Gordon, will have target prac tice
at the Central Agricultural Fair Grounds
The members OF the company, with their fam
lilies and friends, will spend the day on the
grounds, aud no doubt have a very pleasant
time in the shady groves Of that favorite re-
fro0f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Vicious Cop.-The Mayor yesterday ordered
a vicious cow, owned by Angelic Barati, on
FRANKLIN street, near 18th, to be killed, or re-
moved from the city in twenty-fo hours, II
being satisfactorily proved by three witness es
that she was In the habit of attacking horses
In the street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

A Foot Race IL about to be made up between
two residents OF Union Hill, one OF whom
stands about six feet one and weighs 1s0
pounds, and the other about five feet four and
weighs $50 pounds. The distance and stakes
have not jet been detsrmined upon, bat will
~ made known ee1ofs the day, -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

GIDDINGs NOT MISUNDERSTANDING
from Giddings' district represents that he is
beaten in the contest for the Repu blican NOM
ination, by Hutcbins, the present member
This is the unkindest cut the old man has yet
received His constituents have tired OF him
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21
- XAhgABtE hshb .isp E FAkM X ruE 1E TM"
-@~ Of HANOVER, WITHIN ONE MIL Ell

- INDRkn AGKES; IN TIE COINTYE3;;:
or THE VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
FOR SALE.-The subscriber having permanently
located IN the city of Richmond, and finding it
mposs bic To pay that attention to his farm which
II should receive, has determined to sell it, The
Improvements are all new, consisting of Il hand
some two story DWELLING. containing rooms,
besides passages and basement, ali plastered and
painted, together with u good double Kitchen. and
idly improving. as the growing crops Will attest,
ard with proper nlanag ement Will become in a
short time very desirable. Besides considerable
quantity of m nure annually made on the place,
10 pains or expense have been spared to procure
from Richmond and other places llme, ashes, plas
Old Merry Oaks tract, aud is in iuli view of the
Stage Road from Richmond to Hanover Court
House
Mr.. JoHN 7. JENKINS, manager on the place,
Viii take pleasure III showing L. For terms, ap-
ply Ia GoDDIN APPEksoN, or to
I5--ts LEROY A ERENSHAW.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Intempsrancs Is the great reservoir from
which the police courts and the prison houses
draw nineteen -twentieths of their supplies
Yesterday morning there were four white men
before the Mayor. charged with being drunk
in the streets. William G. Gay, one of the
first the docket fell in the court Re ON in a
drunken fit, and came so nigh dying that DR..
Davies had to be called in to attend him. He
was sent to prison in default of security
August Blander was brought to the bar for
trespassing on Mr.. Liggon while in a state of
in toxicati0n. He stated to the officers that he
was to take unto himself a wife, yesterday,
and, probably to save the in tended bride from
the tate of drunkard's wife, the Mayor re-
quired security for his good behavlor.-An-
drew J. Glass was charged with taking lodg-
ings in an alley; but being sober, and prom :
ising to remain SO, was let of-Charles Rid
dell, for steaming too high, and assaulting
Bernard Freischkorn, was locked up. II being
intimated TO the Mayor that Charley had en- :
listed as U. S. soldier and afterwards given
Uncle Sam the slip, he was put under lock and
key until the proper authorities could be
heard from.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21
. 100 ACRES SUF LAND. ON \ a +.

YORK RIVER kAILROAD, FOR SALE
~ee am authorized to sell one hundred acres of
LAND Immediately on the York River Railroad,
ahout ten miles from the CITY of Richmond. ad-
joining the lands OF Thos. J. Carter. Philip Wat
kins and others alb ut one halfceared and would
suit ell for a market garden, &c. The wood land
is ,et In pine and oak. 1t is convenient TO mill
and several churches; the society good. A bar
gain can be had IN the farm. if immediate apph
cation be made to the su 'scriber, or 1t Will be
changed for property IN the city or upon the sub
urbs. 70. b. LIN +. Land Agent, &C.,
au ll-dts Office Metro poIit9n Hall.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Woman's RigAts-A lady, residing on 18th
street, took the law in her own hands, las.
Sunday night, and applied a rattan to the
shoulders of a man. who, she said, had insult
ed her in her own house. The affair was wit
messed by several disinterested parties, and
may be brought to the attention Of the Mayor
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

INCKNDrARIsM IN NEW ORLRANs.-The New
Orleans Crescent gives the following account
of a terrible scene caused by the willful firing
OF an extensive boarding G. house In that city on
Wednesday last:
The fire, from its starting point beneath the
lower stairway, quickly assembled to the upper
stories, and in o short time the whole row was
in blaze of roaring flame. The firemep were
on the spot In good time, but their best en-
deavors failed to save the upper stories occu-
pied as n boarding house. Not a thing was
saved from the boarding house. The boarders
lost everything except the clothes they wore
The third-story sleepers (for at six O'Clock in
the morning most people are still asleep,) lust
had time to escape with their lives. Mrs.
Wilson narrowly escaped with her life A
servant woman, with her baby got ont at a
third d-story window, and descended to the Sc
cond-stoTy gallery at the risk of her neck but
ii was her only chance of escape. This woman
for all she had a baby to take care Of might hav
escaped easily and in good time, but for her
heroic endeavor to save the life of an old lady
who slept in the third-story-a seamstress in
the employ of Mrs. Wilson.
When the fire was first discovered, this sery.
ant woman first secured her baby, then ran and
aroused the old lady. The latter, being very
sleepy, yawned, said there was no fire. and re-
turned TO her slumber. The servant ran down
stairs finding the fire worse, she ran up again
and asked young man to hold her child
whilst she went 10 arouse the old lady again
She did so, but when she returned the stair.
were in flames, and she had to escape from the
window. as above narrated. Very soon after
this, every other person having escaped from
the building, piercing screams were heard in
side the building, and then all was silent save
the roar of the fire and the noise of the fire.
men. When the fire was quenched. at last.
there was found amid the rubbish Just inside
the hall entrance, a shriveled carcass, min us
head and the ends Of the limbs-a perfect cin-
der, so to speak-an object which all were 10th
10 recognize as the remains of human being
but such it was. As the old lady seamstress
was not seen or heard of after the servant
woman aroused her, the screams and the
crlsped remains were undoubtedly hers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

ENGLISH AND FRENCH ARMIEs.-A return
of the strength of the British army, militia,
volunteers, &c, just made, shows total of
3o3259 men, The militia numbers e2,634, in
cluiing l1,l41 in Ireland. Louis Napoleon's
army numbers 100000 men.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Democratic NIssting-Hon. II. S. Foote is an
nounced to address the Douglas wing of the
Democracy, at the African Church, at o'clock
Tonight.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21
LOCAL MATTERS

Frightfm Aectdsns.-Yesterday, about twelve
o'clock. lad named JOSHUA GoopE spsd
about fifteen years, met with a painful acci.
dent, in the pIaning-mill of the Messrs. Nor
ris, or oath street, between Main and Frank
lin. In the absence of the proprietors, young
Goode stepped into the mill, where servant
was cutting strips with a small circular saw,
and without thinking of the danger, attempt
ed to split a small stick against the saw. As
saw, and all the fingers on it were cut nearly
In two at the knuckle joints. The little finger
was cut from the hand entirely, and the 9TH
ers lascerated in the most frightful manner
He was Immediately taken to hhe residence of
his STEP father, Mr.. Straube, where Drs. Wat
son and Taylor were called in and dressed the
wounded limb; but, from the appearance of
the hand, there seems to be very little hope Of
saving the fingers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

crop, ~ also the whortleberry, has been fhs
season very good-the largest for ssyeral
years past. A man with the aid OF his fami.
Y, VII. sad Iwo ch!ldren, ia ens .sstion d
tie ssis 81 tksae berries, 1ufina the laat alx uy
jsats wssks, ssns fsE~iissFsAts, ~ sys,l
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

For the CdpeS.-On Saturday next our citi-
Zens are to have an opportunity of making an
excursion to the Capes, by the York River
West Point.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Desperate Nsgro.-A negro employed in S. NJ
Bailey's tobacco factory, when about being
corrected by his overseer, Mr.. VIM. M. Bru-
den, for neglect of duty, made violent resist
ance, and, seizing a brick, gave Mr. Is. a Sc
we're blow on the right shoulder with it. He
then threw second brick, which missed Mr..
BIS head, and striking the window sash, shat
tered the glass. Before he could get another
brick Mr.. b. seized him, and a violent scufile
ensued, the negro biting him badly on the
wrist and arm. MIR. Nelson, on seeing the
scufile, went TO Mr.. BIS aid, and the two
finally captured him, after a most determined
resistance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Continued.-The charge against Benjamin
Shafer, of using insulting and abusive Ian
guage TO Mrs. Margaret Gay and Miss Calestel
Foster, is to be inquired into by the Mayor TO-
day, Ben having been held to bail to answ er
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Accidsnt-On Saturday afternoon last n
small lad was run over by q vehicle on Brooke
Avenue and badly bruised, though none of his
bones were broken.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

In Hard Pldce.-Mary Jane Henley a free
negress without register, has been impris.
oned until the 30th, TO answer for returning
to this wealth, after having been to
New York and Liberia. She says she came
here on q visit only
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Judge Lyons commenced the criminal term
OF his Court yesterday. The Grand Jury
found true bills against the following persons
charged with felony:
Samuel IL. Rice, stealing a gold watch and
Chain, worth SIS, and IS in money, from
Henry Backman, on the 25th of June.
VIM ID. Totty, for the murder of his sister,
in law, Catherine J. Thorn.
james S. Vanhorn, for stabbing James r.
Grafton, a city watchman, on the night of the
I'd CT June
Joseph N. Gill, for stabbing Jas. H. Davis,
| a city watchman, on the night uf the ID of
June.
Edward r. Cooper, for assaulting with a
hatchet, with intent to kill, his wife, Mary "A.
Cooper, on the 11th of June.
Wn. II. Robey, for stabbing and causing the
| death of VIM. Giblin.
The Court will proceed this morning at 10
| O'Clock, to try Edward r. Cooper, at which
| hour jurors and witnesses should be present
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

psAp,-yictor q. Audobon, the son Of tbs
diasin guished crntthsicelst % snas namss And
ef selskraseA works on etnitaolsY, fisd eA
fsidst, M kls tsAtashss near EsW rssh,
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A VETERAN MoWER.-Mr. Nathaniel Knight,
of Falmouth, Maine, is now SO years of age
in good health, and has this season moved hay
upon the same field where he had swung the
scythe 78 summers before. A veteran farmer,
truly.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21
REAL ESTATE FOR sALs

ses FARM FOR SALE offer for sale my
E$S FARM, known as Park Hill," IN the county
~s~ of HenrIco, containing l301a acres. lying two
miles east of Richmond, and adjoining the lands
Of Mr. RO. c. BTaHton Mr.. ]. w Randolph and
others. 1t is deemed unnecessary to give further
description of the land, Improvements and advan
lagos, presuming those wishing to purchase will
examine for themselves.
JEBMs.-Llberal. J. NJ. g. DICKINSON.
au 20-dlmf
sas THE SALE OF THE PEMBEETON
Hpe A I E, on James River, IN Powhatan
rot having been made, continue to offer the same
privately. The whole OF said Farm, or a portion
tnereot-say, 400 acres, OF which $50 acres
valuable ign land and i50 acres OF first class low
grounds, making compact and beautiful Farm
VI. be sold on reasonable terms.
Address JN0. F. LAY, Com'r,
au l6 DIV Sublett's p o.. PoWhat4n.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Puaished.-Churchwell Jones, Fredericks-
burg free negro, was before the Mayor yester-
day, and punished for remaining in the city
contrary to law.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Mosquitoes have been very annoying in the
city for several nights past, and as a conse-
quence bars are in demand, and sleep much
needed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-21

Pressntmsnts.-The Grand Jury of the
County Court of Henrco, before adiourning
last Saturday, found "trne bills" against the
following persons, presented for misdemean-
ors Thomas Breeden, 1.-TWO cases,) John KEEP
pier, 1.-TWO cases,) John Noker, Louis Norher-
ker, Adam Whittle, Mary Burkman, and ST.
mon Steinlein, for selling liquor to be drunk
in their houses contrary to law; Simon Stein
lein, John Keppler, and Valentine Heckler,
for keeping bowling alleys in use without
having them licensed John p. Sledd, William
A. Mountcastle and James +. Britton, for ille-
gal voting; Nathaniel Fischer and Valentine
Heekler, for permitting unlawful gaming in
their ordinaries; Robert England, for violent
ly assaulting anti beating VIM. w. Price, on
the ith of July; Robert Salmon and William
Childress, for assaulting and beating William
X. Rennie; Valentine Heckler, for permitting &
men and women to assemble at his house on
Sunday, to dance and frolic; and Robert Sal
mon and VIM. Childress, for stealing a water
melon worth 25 cents from Joseph r. and VIM.
Rennie.