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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Good Hawl.-A few nights since the sleeping
apartments at the Columbian Hotel, of Mr.
Ellington, a merchant, of North Carolina, was
entered, and S4OO in money were stolen from
under his pillow, upon which he was lying
The police have been making efforts to discov-
er the thief, but thus far no arrest has been
made. Strangers visiting the city should new
er exhibit their money TO unknown persons,
and should always deposit it in the hotel Off
ces or elsewhere, as soon as they arrive. In
Richmond AS in other cities, there are always
gangs of thieves lying in wait for uususpect-
lug persons, and when once they find that a
stranger has money, they are almost sure to
getitSeither by swindling or robbery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Disordey!y. Jeremiah Coughlin, charged
with being disOrderly in the Second Market,
and obstructing the sidewalk with potatoes,
was before the Mayor last Saturday, and, at.
ter being fined $3; was held to bail to keep the
peace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

POISONING or OHILDRRN.-At the Orphan
Asylum in Lexington, KY, the children re-
Gently ate, BY mistake, some. arsenic prepared
for the destruction Of rats. Twenty .oue Of
the victims Of this mistake were seriously
poisoned, but BY great care, were saved from
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

writer, in New York, has recctved 81 ,OuO
damages from one 0f the street railroad COM
panies in that city, for the loss Of her little
rnger, which was crushed through the care
lessness Ot 4 c0uducfor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

RAILROAD AcciDRNr.-The express train
from st. Louis tor Chicago Thursday night.
broke through the tressel work bridge, three
miles North OF Springfield, instantly killing
two men who were riding ia trout Of the
baggage car The engineer aud fireman were
badly hurt. No others were seriously injured.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

ACCIDENT TO AN ACTRRss.-A melancholy ac.
cident occurred to Miss Charlotte Wyette an
while playing in the piece of"Faustue," at the
National Theatre, in Cincinnati, where she is
now fulfilling an engagement. During the pro-
gress fthe piece she is supposed to be consigned
was being produced, by some means or other
barrel Of gunpowder fell and explt ded on
the stage, intlicung serious injuries upon Miss
Wyette. Her skin was blackened aud her per-
son Otherwise disfigured. Medical aid was
promptly rendered, and it il to be hoped that
she will soon recover.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Fire-Ayms. The inventive genius of the
whole country seems to be applying itself to
the perfection Of ftre-arms, and, as 4 conse-
quenca, new models are being prepared of guns
and pistols, and new patents are being applied
for every day In March last q gentleman
named Babcock obtained a patent for a breech-
loading pistol, which must become very pOpu.
lar with all vino need such weapons for self
protection or amusement. We understand
that arrangements are now being made with
Mr.. James ID. Browne, Of this city, to COM
mence the manufacture of the I" Babcock pis-
tol," and if completed. that he will soon be
able to supply the entire South with this sim.
pie, cheap and effective weapon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Fishing Parties are very fashionable at this
time, though the fnny tribe seem to be not at
all anxious to take the tempting bats prepar.
ed for them. On Saturday last, u party Of la
dies and gentlemen went down the river to
the neighborhOod of Rice's Greek, and not
withstanding the high winds and rough tide,
had q very pleasant time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Street D,iring.-The police have been en-
gagged, for several days past, in reporting team
sters for improper driving in the streets, over
loading their vehicles. aud charging more for
travelling than the ordinance allows and, as
4 consequence, the Mayor has been compelled
to impose fines on the violators. II those per.
sons who habitually trample upon the city
laws, knew that when caught the highest
fines would be imposed. instead Of the lowest,
they would not be so ready TO take the chances
for punishment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Woollen Goods.-The Superinte ndent of the
Manchester Cotton and WoOlIen Factory, ex.
poets to commence the weaving Of woollen
goods this week, and will at once make up q
stock sufficient to supply this market Coarse
woollens, for servants wear, can be made here
as good and as cheap As at any other point in
the country, and will find q ready sale with
farmers and manu- fac turers. - ae
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

How TO RENT H0UsBs.-Mr. r. Lowell, Of
Syracuse. New York, has adopted . novel
method uf renting houses. He has . number
OF houses, and to each tenant he Offers the in-
ducement of daily newspaper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

THE LATE STORM IN VIRaINIA.-A letter
from Clark county, Va, says that the storm
very violent. Hail and rain fell inysorren l..
and there was much damage to property in
and abont White Post. About KectuFeown.
in Fauquier, the storm was severe. All along
the river. in Stafford. King George, &C., hail
fell "in Quantities" Such q storm in April
has rarely been experienced. = =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Destructive Fre.-Between the hours of and
4 O'Clock yesterday morning, the residence OF
Mr.. Lewis Dowdy, in Rockets old field, was
discovered to be in q light blaze, and as the
family were all asleep, they narrowly escaped
aroused. Some of them fed from the house
in their night clothes, and others barely had
time 10 save the apparel they had pulled of
the night before. In the two lower chambers
some few articles were saved, but in all other
parts Of the building every vestige Of furHi.
ture was destroyed with the house, which was
burned to the ground. Mr.. Dowdy had small
insurance on the building. His loss will fall
heavily upon him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

FROM UTAH AND JEFFERsoN-The Central
Overland Mail aud Pixies Peak Express ar.
rived at Atchison, Kansas, Thursday, bring.
and Denver city to the 5th of April, with S iO,-
GOO in gold FER express, and s., 200 in the hands
Of the passengers. The reports from the
mines are more favorable than ever MANY
The weather was very fine, and emigrants
were arriving daily. The California Pony
Express was met at Chimney Rock, on the 9th
inst, at O'Clock, A. M. A shooting affray
Lewis Hame and Joe Cady were killed. and
Bill Finley wounded. There is no news of
Importance from Camp Floyd.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Iheafsieai.-We are requested to say that
Mr.. English's great sensation play Of {" The
Three Fast Men" will positively he perform
ed this evening. Miss Lucille having recover.
ed from her indsposition, and with her sister,
characters. sing some fifteen songs and exec Z to
six character dances. The piece IL said to be
full Of fun and excitement, and keeps the au-
dience In shout Of laughter from the COM
mencement to the close. s-.--i .ssse -te>
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

ARRIVAL OF DisTIN0ClsHED SrRANGEks.-
Old Adams, the great California hunter. with
one hundred and fifty living auimals Of his
own capturing, including seventeen dancing
and performing bears, has arrived at New
York from San Francisco, ON board the ship
Golden Fleece.
POsr. OFFICE AFFAIRS-VirSiMia AppoiMf-
niemts.-James y. Patterson, general poetmas-
ter at Snow Hill, Nicholas c0unty, vice Jas.
White; Edgar Blackwell, pos tmaster at WI.
comico Church, Northumberland county, vice
James Coles, resigned. asag - - g.
A MILL BURNED.-A mill, the property OF
Nathaniel Tatum, of Madison county, Va. was
destroyed by fire on the night Of the 10Th inst.
There was in the mill q considerable amount
of grain, and many other things Of value, all
Of which were consumed. . f'
Strike AMONG THE MINxRs.-A large num-
bei of lab0rers and miners in the Schuylkil
coal regions are on a strike. This 10 caused BY
several heavy operators refusing TO pay the
regular "summer" wages, as heretofore, In
April, until the frat of May. "s' --"a r
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

EXCITEMENT AT KNOXVILLE, TxNN.-A great
deal Of excitement was caused ut Knoxville,
O'Hara using language derogatory to all IL.
dies of the Protestant faith in that city. He
was taken before tue Mayor, but before the ex-
animation was concluded, was siezed by =
on rail, and given notice to leave the city,
which he did ON the Southern train that night
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

The Virginia Stable-we mean that Of the
Messrs. DOswell-is now on it's way home,
having won honors enough wherever it has
been to satisfy the ambition Of the owners
and their friends. Planet and Fanny Wash.
ington-probably the best pair Of racers in
any one stable in the Union-have surpassed
onr highest expectations in their perform.
auces; for they have been in constant train. j..
ing for months, and must have begun to grow
stale before they reached New Orleans. We
had heard SO much Of the Southern and
Western CRACKS" that were said to be w.
Ing in wait for them at the Crescent city, that
we had supposed they were to be taken BY
storm in every engagement. To our disap-
pointment, however, they bore Oft both the
four mile races, as well as that at three miles
apparently without a struggle. Two DAYS af.
ter winning the "Planet Stake,' Planet was
beaten at two mile heats by "Daniel Boone, y
promising Kentucky colt; but we presume
no one saw the race that did not see Planet
was sore from his eight miles run, and un-
able to do justice to himself The fact that he
had been drawn for a long race only tn rec
days be fore, and that he had run it in good
time. wOuld have deferred anybody but his
owner from starting him in a two mile race
And the further fact that Mr. boswell offered
TO match him against Daniel Boone, or any
other horse, he betting $25 OOO TO $15,OOO if the
race was run at "Ashland,' - is the best evi.
dence that his decryers thought they had
caught him when off his feet, and were un.
willing to try him again.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Male Orphan Soeiesy-Annuni Msstiag.-We
invite attention to the advertisement of this
meeting in another column. This society is
doing good wo K, aud merits, for the cake of
the orphans under its charge, the fostering care
Of the whole community. Interesting facts
concerning the present condition and pros.
poets Of the enterprise, will be developed this
evening Addresses will be delivered, and all
the exercises will be of u character which will
be gratifying to the philanthropic heart. We
hope there will be q large attendance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

SEA ELEPHANT OLA schooner has lately
arrived In Newport X. H. harb Dor. from uise
aiter sea elephant oil in the vicinity of the
Desoiation Islands. situated West Of Cape
Horn, between that and the Straits of Ma
ian. This branch OF fishery is said to be su.
perecding somewhat, of late years, the whale
fishery. and is quite as successful Ten ves-
seis were on the coast when she sailed-two
ships, three barks, and five schooneTs. Ons
OF tne shlps had on board :, 800 barrels Of oil,
ana the other 5000. One bark had 1900 barrels,
and the other was full. The schooners gene
rally operate as tenders to the larger vessels,
oeing employed for navigating the smaller
rivers, where the sea elephant abounds. The
OIL Is tried out on shore and then carried by
the echooners on board the heavier craft.
winch are moored in deeper water.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

ExP0Rrs AND IMPORrs.-The exports from
Philadelphia last week amounted u SlO7 ,23O
the exports were Sls6, ,iSO, and the imports 70
9l64, $50. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Liberal GIFT TO CLAY ASSOCIATION
In New Orleans, the day before the ina augura.
ton Of the Clay statue, the Clay Monumental
ASSOCIATION received package, which, upon
being opened, was found to contain an earth.
enware image, In an old fashioned surtout
and peaked hat. the latter bearing on the front
the letters M. x. 6. The Chairman, while ex-
amining the oddly-shaped figure, and wonder
ing what could be the Significance of such An
Offering, heard something rattle inside Re-
moving ribbon wound tightly about it, he
found that the little creature was in two
pieces, and taking him apart, out rolled three
hundred gold dollars, and a note telling that
the gift came from the association known as
the "Mystic krew Of Comas."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

q M
Tome re 80. netts Bitteyx. This Celebrated
,ss S neen used successfully Tor the last twelve
fhes e.alt,. s Nervousness. Sea Sickness. dc.. &c.
tody. ,s,ae Seae healthy action throughout the
hoa Wv. le re- the appetite, equaiize the circula,
ersa,s - SO s tone amt energy to the system, and
tuned. "o' VI resistance 70 dSsase rarely Oo-
Are ,o,.,. ,PLANETT's BITTERS
essd,t,"ny seKetsthe. and adapted 70 all ages and
sl6S.Usan.di =. are for sale ty FISHER 4 WIN
Dsrct NJ y 1IoceIs and DruggIsts generally.
W. "o. ~ fesri street. N. Y.
kn-sn FISHER 4 WINSTON, Druggists,
- No. l16 Main st.. R,chmond.
st tH...,LiELE a. !i; BAKiNG POWDER. % the shespssi M
sI .sd Bssst, ,ot making Loaf Brssd. B',sets
r. Nsrtst s. A. hlsPufactursr and Sole Propris..
o,uryists ana d'sSs. Franklin st. For sa>e by AL
s us,y 90 I:Sns u,eEths ussd IN my family sea
" ssry is.s .rseee,nnsnding them to ali families a.
ss sweet. ssnn. scas have eyer tricd for making
.ss1sspsentiSaa,'ss nia 'sssmbls's Powders ars sssd.
-sss-ssarx. Jaiy ". is5S. ""AD -"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

NEW BUILDINos IN NEW YoRK-The whole
value Of buildings now erecting in New York
is estimated at o. a6a. .3oO, which 10 falliag OF
of 4l.O6, 7OO, in comparison with the cOrres-
ponding period Of last year. .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

.,ssI. The great drawback TO- persons esni
~, ns'a the fear they have Of the fever and axue-
h., s MpsI direfai Of all diseases. Every day we
es.l.i persons attacked by this disease and made
,s"sas ,ashs rehef In view Of the great demand for
b,s,ss . pr HosTgrTER has presented his ceie,,
dssssa. b,tters," whose curative powers for all
ss..edsed The 'Bit,ers," prepared after a Ions
eow,n, eoence and deep study, have received the en-.
All GIns aoi OF the most eminent pEt sicians, az well
mio,.ao .ao doubt their many virtues. all we can Say
Lselv a"" Juose ior snomseAs~' tosp0o
ss s.a by druggists and dealers generally, every-
W." NH 8-lm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

TAyes.Corssrsd FsAt--Thras white Uen-
ConlAu-were before the Mayor last Saturday
70 answer ths charge OF engaging 10 nght q
the house II Timothy Oatlahaas The day -.
fore. After hearing sach evidence - could
be duc@d, the Mayor repeimaadsd and dis-
charged ths trio.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Loss OF LIFE AT SEA.-The bark Roscoe re.
turned to New York Friday morL ing, having
met with sad accident on the voyage. While
off Cape Horn, in lat. 53 Al. long Ga 81, on the
I'd OF February, they fell in with whales. The
mate lowered and took one, and got him along
eide the ship. Capt. Almy then lowered and
got his boat stove. The second mate went to
his assistance, and all got into his boat, when
whale came up and stove the boat and all
perished. The names of those in the boat were
Capt. w. H. Almy, his son, Geo. H. Almy,
Hugh Bell, Henry Sanguiaette, Edwin McNa-
mara, james Castle, Warren and Manuel Por-
tuguese. Previous to this, one Of the crew.
Reuben q. Sayer, died of consumption.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Ttespassins.-On Saturday afternoon last a
young man, doubtless under the influence Of
bad spirits, entered the Theatre, and com.
menced to break up and destroy the "bass viol''
and other musical instruments, belonging to
the orchestra. Luckily for the musicians,
one Of the leading actors happened TO discover
the trespasser in time 70 prevent further out.
RACES, and promptly handed him over to ofYtcer
Chalkiey, u be dealt with BY the Mayor. ID
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16
..un,NsuAmMEKsLEv,

=. rps DAILY pIsPATy:H ,s served = snb-
rtFs ~ -. - Garner weekly. Prioe for melting,
sa,ahs. 70 or m $50 lor six moaths. IN advance.
E.,sM. EMI-wEEKLY DISPATCH is,asssd
AInn.s.,s, and FRIDAY at 419l. in advance.
nssd mailed to hsosihess a. 9l per annam.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

a Rurnett's Superior Extracts. for flavor
eEs eEss cusTARDs, PIES, BLANC NANCE, ICE
..aL1AaMs, ..i1 JELLIES, SAUCES, &C., &C., lpre-
0eneentraled.)
~ lhs attention of Confectioners. Hotel Keepers
sss anlles ls respectfully invited To the above
sasef Of the delicate fruits from which they are
'sspa'ed, and are less expensive. Try thsm:
txlssToN' and W " t. SWlRPNG.A and At aS retail
v usuers generally. fe 25-3ms
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16
HANOVER COUNTY.

~ HANOVER COUNTY.
~ PETER w. WyN0FIELQ 10 Q
- candidate for COMl9SlONk1 Of THE
REVENUE for the upper district ol Hanover
county.
Elsetion fourth Thursday in May. (nh ss-tds"
CHEe rERfIELD COUNTY.
TO The VOTERS OF CHESTER.
M FIELD COUNTY.-Jhe Office Of COM .
MONWEALTH'6 ATTORNEY for the County OF
ChesssrGeld being within the range Of my pF0fes-
thxt Esasoa only, IN acceptable p0eiti0a 70 ~. |
therefore aocede tn the resuosts Of p number Of
voters, recently expressed, and doclare myosll
candidate for The saGSasee Of the Roople, = the
election to b. held Ou the fsuTth Thurqdey ip May
next. at which time the once h b b. 6ll0d for tho
regular tern Of fear years. ~ IA ~
;. . ll-tds - -. c. C. McRAE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Not Prored.-Ths charge against William
Ready, was inquired into BY the Mayor, last
Saturday, and dismissed, there being NO evi-
dsnce TO sus txin it. Mr.. Il. lost S2U from his
place Of business, and young Martin had an
opportunity of taking II, but others had eq uai
chances with him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Fre.-The alarm Of fire between the hours
OF . aud . O'Clock last Saturday night, was
caused by the acciden tai burning of quaint.
at the northwest corner Of 9th and Main
streets. The promptness Of the 0remen NO
doubt saved the building from destructio tiou.-
Damage small.
Got has Deserts.-A negro fellow, named
Wallace. was arrested and taken before the
Mayor last Saturday 10 answer the charge Of
assauiting aud beating white boy. The eyi.
dence proved his guilt SO clearly, that he was
sen fenced to receive twenty sfripes. Such NE.
groes ought to BE- sent South, where they
would BE- made 70 know their true position.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

TO JOAN D. TAYLOR, ESQ.,
~ DEAR SlK: Al the time 10 approaching
tor the voters .f Henrico 70 select suitable leT
con to gil the Office Of SHERIFF, and bsins salts
you are qualified 10 discharge the duties Of the Of
dee. We, the subscribers. RESPECTFULLY reausst yOn
6ce. pedging yOu Our support N tAo onsuing oloo-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

Police Hems.-The night watch made but
few arrests on Saturday night last. Two or
three negroes were locked up tor want Of
passes, aud oce for being drunk and disorder
ly. Yesterday morning they were examined
by Alderman Sadler, and disposed Of as the
law directs. Owners OF slaves often give
illegal passes, through carelessness or igno.
rance, aud thus subject them TO arrest
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-16

WIN: C.: TALiAfERR0, IEN6ALc
In compliance With your request and in accord
snos Hith my Gxn ineln eli &c stiGe hs.e,Z sa2Ssass
co COUNTY, and respectfully solicit the votes vi
my fellow -citi3ens in May next, for that once.
PedEing myself ~ dischasge the ausios 81 Tie Of
q Its JOHN u. TAYLOR
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-05-25

Mr. --- Of Pennsylvania moved for
committee of one from each State and Terri
tory to report the order of business for the
Convention. The following we're appointed
Maine, John J.. Stevens New Hampshire,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-05-25

THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.
FIRST DAK
AN ORGANIZATION EFFECTED.

"l PgoPu u'9o'nO'oO "Iounu 'Ao uoofS num-
o'i'u H'uuJ 'nou'"hu'' ana more tuan oou'u
h''" "D'N'' ''''''0' ~ 'ug ou''o'"B' as soon as
,,v ,,. uoo'S "o'o Vlgne'' 'io ,n'.ie Oouy oi tno
/ w. '5 "u" was So'U,u'l p''Nou WIN men nc
'''' vi '''o "'' was "unos0Ino!y uecoru'cu
WE" '''n', s'"'"'Iy ana MOVERS ana
J"''" a 9'''A'hs appearanc'' Ihere were
,'y,. .Ian "" '''"''uo persons lh 'ho
''''''5' ""''e ',o "l'0N "'oIa u''Payeo ,o
.'o""' '" ',0 ''''t'S Nuo were u""o,e
'''"'o ''A" b"" pse ol Tue ius'uo
az - C'oCN' N, inc convention was oail-
UI' ". Wv ~ vI -"n ol ~ o'N' NN"''-
''"' ol '"o Nauon1. 'Puo"''n Coinmi''ee'
"''' "'''' ''''u 'N' '''''H as Io''o"S'
NA"N' or COW h'"'AN'
ln compliance herewith, the people have
sent representatives, here to deliberate upon
tAe measures for carrying into effect the OBJ
' lect OF the call Usage has made it my duty
To take preliminary 'op toward organizing
lhe convention upon the proceedings Of
which, permit me 90 say the most momentous
results are depending No body Of men of
equal numbers was eyer clothed with greater
rt' pohsioilty than those now within hearing
| OF my voice' 1ou do not need me to tell you,
gentlemen what this responsibility is.
WmIe part OF the adherenta of the Nation
al Administration are cndeayoring to insert a
slave code into the party platform, another
portion expresses is readiness 30 accomplish
the same result through the action Of the Su-
prcme Court Of the United Smtcs-wiling by
indirection to do that which, If done directly
would bring blush over the modern Democ-
/ racy While these and other stupendous
wrongs absolutely shocking 90 the moral sem
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