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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-10

Al OFFICE OF TIE lNoPECIOK UENERAL,3
& Richmond, May 7th. 1881.
NJ Having been appointed 20 receive and
W muster into service tne volunteers from tho
counties of Pitsylyania, Halifax, Charlotte,
MeckienburR, Brunswick, 0rayson, Eottoway
Princa Edward. Appomattox, Buckiua;AIa. Lou-
land, Henrlco, Amelia Fluvauna, ana tee city Of
Richmond, give notice to all the volunteer com
papies in those counties To Organi1a in their re-
spective nelg b borhoods, and 10 report - BIT
LETTER for orders, but IN 10 march s-Aholt,
sreeidt orders.
Applications for service should state the coEti-
ton of tlge company az to numbers. uniform, out
nt arms &c. JOHN p. BALDWIN,
nv S-,i3 &owiw IuspNetOr q snar,tl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-10

Ii HhADQaS JUNIOR NOLUHTrEES,
"a RICHMOND, May 10, 1881.
III Parade on the Capitol square this tFRi-
" DAY evening, at CLOCK, III full Gress uni
FORM. By order oil the Captain.
my lo-lt Il. s. HILL, lat Eergt.
A TENTIUN, EMsAF "UARD.-
q Meet ut Military Hall, on FRIDAY EFENIH0,
n. 10th Inst, ST q o clock. 1t is important that
W every member should be present.
By order OF the Captain,
IN n--lt L nT2kEE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-10

EsIxH AND BACON. --ss half bbls North car
re smllhnsld sACoN hos round. Fer .sls BY
my ~ LAWS WkBD = JNo. @. WApE..
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ID Shoulders sad Asms. isesiviak 4ad s2r sac
N0fiCE.-7Tom and Alter lHi. dsss, gar s.ls,
~ win be made for CASE Only. sxssps ~ sgssis'
soasrass. tmy 1-ssl KENT, PANx seo'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

SINGULAR DEvELoPMBYTs.-7he Murderess oj
Tiro Husbands The Milwaukee Sentinel says
it is believed from recent developments that
Ann K. Biiansky, who was executed at St.
Paul, Minnesota, for the murder of her hus-
band by administering arsenic, was the same
person who OH the Sth Of November, 1Si9,
poisoned Alex. ID. Simpson, her husband, in
the town OF Fayetteville, N. &. In that case
arsenic was the agent employed, and after the
death Of Simpson, his wife was arrested, but
succeeded in escaping to Charleston, and
thence to Havana, where she remained until
May, 1850. She returned to Fayetteville on
the 7rh of November following. surrendering
herself for trial, and was acquitted. On the
trial of Mrs. Biansky at St. Paul, she stated
that she had resided at Fayetteville, N. &.
where her husbanddied. The Chris tian names
of the two women Were identical, and many
circumstances in st. Paul subsequent to her
execution have been called to mind which
tend to the belief that she and Mrs. Simpson
were the same persons.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

FoRGISG VIRGINIA STATE BoNDs.--Detec tives
King and Slowey, on Friday, arrested Il young
man calling himself James Elliott, charged
with having forged and uttered Virginia State
six per cent. bonds to the amount Of several
thousand dollars. 1 appears that three weeks
ago the accused, who was then in Washing
ton, sent to Livermore, Clews & Mason,
brokers, at No. 90 Wall street, several of the
above bonds to negotiate, which they did, and
returned him the proceeds. A few days ago,
these bonds to the amount of $3 500, were
again sent them by the accused, who, how
"R. NJ. Barbour" The brokers We're desired
ject to his draft. From some informality in
the correspondence they were led to suspect
the character OF the bonds, and on making the
necessary inquiries, ascertaned them to be
forgeries. In the meantime, Barbour alias ~
iiott, drew for 81 900 account, but the
brokers allowed his draft to Ego by aud yes
terday the gen tlcman himself appeared in their
office highly indignant, but was promptly
taken into custody by the two detectives who
had been notified Of the affair. He protested
that he had received the bonds in good faith
from perfectly responsible parties, but was
taken to headquarters and detained for eXami-
nation. The forged bonds are Autographed
and we'll executed the paper, however. is Of
a lighter color than the gen uine, and the sig
nature of u. K. q. Drinkard, upon the cou-
pons, is very unlike the genuine. They are
all dated "Richmond, Va, July l, 81" and
made payable in this city. 1t is supposed that
large quantities Of them have been thrown
upon the market.-N. Y. Express.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08
Evening Session.

The Convention in Committee of the Whole
tMr. PRICE, OF Greenbrier in the chair pro.
ceeded to the consideration of amendments to
the Sth section, proposed by Mr.. SHEFFEY, OF
Smythe, and Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Washington
county, both of which were lost.
mr. SUMMERS, OF kanawha, proposed a fur
ther amendment, by striking out the words
'.they concede, f" in the third line which was
adopted.
Mr. MONTAGUE, of Middiesex, moved to FIJI
the blank thus created by inserting the words
"they acknowledge"
The amendment was lost-yeas 90 nays 80.
Mr. GooDE, of Bedford, moved to amend by
inserting the words "they assert" in the
place of the words "they concede. ;" already
stricken ont. Rejected, after debate BY
Messrs. GooDg and BALDWIN
Mr. TARR, of Brooke, offered an amendme en 1t,
which was defea ted.
The sth resolution, as amended by Mr..
SUMMERS, was then adopted.
Mr. MONTAGUE moved that the Committee
rise 1t was, he said, now O'Clock. and he
was informed that unless the furniture was
removed from the Hall before bed time, the
State would be liable for another weeks rent,
$3.50. He also understood that the gen ntleman
from Montgomery (Mr. Preston) had some
very important resolu tions TO offer, which
would doubtless occasion some discussion.
The motion was agreed TO, and the Commit
tee rose and reported progress.
IN CONVENTION.
Mr.. preston, of Montgomery, offered the
following resolu tons for adoption
/. Resoiued, That In the opinion ofihis conven-
tion the Federal Government OF this Union is
one Of limited aud expressly granted powers /;
that the Constitution confers no power upon it's
ecute the Federal laws within the limits OF &
State which has. wilhdra from the Govern
iasui expelled the civil authorities Of the same,
and i ia the exercise of an independent sove-
Ieignty.
2. That as one Of the parties to the compact Of
government, this Commonwealth has the rjgLt TO
Bn HaFf afa
~ On the part of the Federal authorities, aud
tley wil never eonssnt thai the Federal power,
Which is. In part their power shall be exercised
iYr the purpose Of subjugating the people OF such
ststvs " the Federal authority.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

MRS. MYRA CLARK GAINES. Mrs. Myra
Gaines Is thus described, As she appeared At q
late Presiden tiai )evee, leaning on the arm Of
young gentleman, relative OF her family
Her figure Is short and slight; her weight, per-
haps, one hundred pounds. She wore q
Quaker-colored watered silk dress, cut low
over fun bust; the very short sleeves re-.
yealed a finely -proportioned aud fair white
arm, that would have graced the belle Of the
assembly. Though her age Is about ffty, no
one would estimate Ii over thirty. five. She
wore bright gold bracelets upon her wrists.
Her hair, which is black and glossy, was con-
fined In q netting OF gold lace, and two long
origntcuri Tell one upon either shoulder. Her
eyes are black, restless, and expressive. Two
small ostrich plumes-of white and blue
Were partially concealed in the dark folds OF
ner hair. Her step Is elastic, her manner
graceful. She Is very conversational with her
acquaintan aud her countsnance indicates
unusual Intellectual ability. Th0s let your
readers form a conception Of Mrs. Gaines, ~.
with magnificent white cAmeltA upon her
bosom, she giidod round and round amid thu
gay and happy throng In the great Eaat room
Of tho President's mansion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

LATER PROM CALIFoRNIA.-The Overland
Mail, from San Francisco ON the 22d ult, has
arrived. The following is the more important
part of the news:
The Senate yesterday voted to consider that
no election has taken place, and passed reso-
luton to go into new joint conv en- ton, il the
Assembly concurs 1t is supposed that Mr.
McDougall will re-submit his name in which
ease it is apparent that he will get such a ma.
lorlty a. to make his election doubiy sure
The Assembly reiec ted the Sena to resolu tion
for a new joint Senatorial Convention by a
nearly unanimous vote.
The Breckinridge State Central Committee
Is in session at Sacramento, but has done moth
ing yet
Large cargoes of silver ore continue to arrive
at San Francisco from the Washoe, Esmeralda
and Cozo mines.
The Mount Diable coal mines are pro.
nounced by Whitney, State geologist, of APP
parentiy unlimited extent, The coal is suita-
BILE for manufacturing, steamboat and house-
hold purposes, and can be mined at ~ per ton
A fire at u hay yard. near Folsom street
wharf, on the 2lst, caused from sl2, 900 to So.
900 loss
Matias Moreno, with 200 men, has landed i'm
the lower country. Lower California, and s.
set the Esparsa Government. 1t Is reported
that fight had taken place, In which fe "
men were killed and several wounded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

BENEFIT Night.-rhe name of Mr. L. B. Phil
lips, the popular Stage Manager Of the Rich
mond Theatre, is heralded for a benefit to-
night. The Theatre-going public owe a debt
OF gratitude to Mr.. Phillips for the manner in
which he has superin tended the production of
the different pieces which have minis tered TO
their pleas ure during the present season hile
the truth stands confessed that to his accom-.
plished lady is due much of the eclat with
which they have been greeted A more cor
rect, deserving and able actress than Mrs p
would be hard to find while n universal consant
aecords to her consort the character of an ami
able gentleman and pains taking and deserv-
ing member Of the corps dramatfqus. The
Oil OF fare TO- night is varied and interesting
First on the list is the " Romance of a poor
Young Man - second, tho thrilling drama of
the Mute Spy )" thirdly, singing and dane
ing OF variegated and interesting kind that
lips will have big house, - 0'l
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

City Councit.-The members of this body
have been summoned to attend a meetiug VI
the CITY Hall, at o'clock this evening. We
have intended for some time to call the atten-
tion OF the City Fathers to the fact, pa ten to
all, that under the present mode of assembling.
once per month, but very little of the public
business can be attended to properly, the
small modicum that floats to the surface only
Receiving superficial glance from the neces-
sarily brief period allotted to the examination
OF each particular subject claiming attant tion
1t is rule which has attained in the ordinary
transactions between man and man that, 10
keep things straight, business must be kept
ted up daily. Meeting only once mont
and sitting for an hour and a halt. .precudes the
notion that the Council can keep even pace
with the business of the city
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

Henrico county.-A meeting of the estate.
Rights party" Of Henrico county was held on
Saturday last, at the County Oourt-House,
s: M. Savage. Esq, presiding, and Mr.. o. S.
Iayior acting as Secretary. The object Of the
present the party in the next House of Dele.
gates; but the attendance being small, the
meeting adjourned till the first Monday in
may, lCourt-day.) Able addresses In "a yor
OF the South were delivered by Messrs. Jas
Lyons and John b. Young. After the ad :
journment of the meeting, Dr. z. S. McC3ru-
DER, the present representative in the House
OF Delegates, announced his inten tion of ad-
dressing his constituents at the time above
named
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SuIcIDE.-Aibert
Dittman, an ardent yonng Du,chman, resid-
ing In South Boston, having been sternly re-
ence OF Margaret Pedre, buxom German
miss, "Just sixteen years DID," of whom lie
was desperately enamored, procured pistol
on Tuesday last, and loading it with po WIDER
of his killing" attention, where, after a
brief interview, he leyelled his weapon, and,
piaSinge IL against her neck, nred, the stone
entering the neck OF the girl, inflieting a dan
gerous wound. Albert then rushed out OF the
house and jumped into the river, from which
he was ,iolentiy fished and escorted to jail to
await his trial.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

Judge Lyons Court,-The case of the Com
monwealth and Crenshaw, which has occu-
pied the attention of this Court for several
days during the past week, was up again
saturday. last, when sundry speeches were
delivered, pro and con. The case lin which
the accused is charged with feloniousy shoot
ing John o. Askew,) WAS given to the iury
In the course Of the day, and, after deliberat-
ing on the evidence. they returned verdict OF
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

Attention, Merchants s-Mercha can save
themselves considerable trouble by calling
Immediately on the Commissioners OF the
Revenue and procuring their licenses BY a
notice published elsewhere II will be seen,
that neglect entails pecuniary loss go ual
70 double the amount Of the tax. Men in
trade Will be guided by the suggestions con-
tanned in the notice referred TO-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

Yesterday was a cold, rainy. cheerless dav.
one such as we have often experienced late.
~, but which, nevertheless. is nowise in
keeping with the season. The s'droppinrs
from heavens unbounded blue' came SO thick
ana fast that locomotion, in a great degree
was suspended, save by those who were urged
6y the "promptings of stern necessity"
Ihe churches were very thinly attended.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

Preaching in German.--Rey. Edward N. s.
biogg, missionary, preached in the German
Language to his fellow country men, a. I
o'clock, on Sunday afternoon, at Clay Street
IN. Ed Church, corner of Clay and Adams
Mr.. Blogg, during his ministry, has been quite
successful in awakening an interest in religion
among his countrymen domiciled In this part
OF the Lords moral vineyard"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

Burgiary.-Last Saturday night, Mr. John
a. Danzey's tailoring store, on Broad street, !,
Church Hill, WAS entered by some thief, aud
portion of his stock OF goods, as well as som a
coats, pants, &c, belonging TO HE Gus soners,
carried OF, The loss 10 heavy one 70 Mr..
I,anzey, who has but lately commenced bu-
siuaSs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

Xayor's scourt.-Satnrday, Theresa, a slave.
for threatening Mrs. Thos. Isaacs ana child.
was arraigned; but no witnesses being pres.
ent, the case was continued.--Z. Kirbin. Cap-
tain Of the schooner ''Samusl, for aasaulting
Henry Read, sailor, was bound over in aIS0
security Geo. Murray, arres ted for druuken-
ness, was discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08
RI TEIEGRl lpH

RosToN, April 6.-There is great activity
manifested at the Charleston Navy-Yard-
over owe 500 persons being employed. The brig
Bainbridge is ready for sea, and waiting for
her crew. The steam frigates Minnesota, Mis-
sissippi, and Colorado are also nearly ready.
Com. Strlnsham is expected to arrive early
ne Xt week
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

"Ahsent but not F0ryettea. The Dock yts.
teroay was not graced by the presence OF . ain
gle oyster craft. All hiyalyes hereafter re-
ceised viii, no doubt, come b. way Of the
York River Railroad. which Il = constaisrable
|
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

A SMALLPOX Panic IN A Hons. CARA
physician In Philadelphia, on entering horse
railroad car filed with passengers, suddenly
exclaimed, s.Smalt-pox Ia this carl smell
IT," when all left tho car but deeply yeilsd
woman, who had the disease severely.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

supreme Court Of appeals. Judges of
this Court-viz: Messrs Daniel, Moncure,
Lee and Robertson-met at the State Court
House on Friday, the 5th inst. Case of Miles
Seiden, DC, vs.. Henderson Huudley, &c. on
writ OF suspersedeas, the writ heretofore
awarded, the plaintiff not having been re-
turned executed, on their motion by counsel.
new writ is ordered to issue.-Ro T.. Lea.
executor Of George Washington Parke Cus,
tbs, decd, appellants. VS.. Mary Ann Ran.
doiph Lee and others, appellees. Upon an
appeal from 4 decreee prom ounced by the Cir
cult Court of Aiexandria county Appellants
heard by Francis l.. Smith /; appellees called,
and not appearing, time was taken to consider
OF verdict. 1.-THE question to be settled in
this case Is the meaning OF Cnstis' win, set
ting free his slaves on the termination OF Ave
years afterhis death white VS.. White ana
others, appeal from the decree of the. Circuit
Court Of Spotsylvania county. Argued by
X. L. Daniel for appellants. Case under ad-
Observation-Disclosures VS.. Hall. Appeal from
the Judgment of the Circuit Court of the city
OF Williamsburg. Argued by Cyrus A.
Branch and A. A. Morson for the appellant,
Decision reserved - 7-7f..f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

The RussiaA War.--Our citizens, who kept
themselves 90 well posted ~ TO events occur.
ring during the Crimean war, may have .
fancy 70 see the gigantic operations then oar.
ried ON depicted, in y life like manner on can
vas H 20, . visit to Metropolitan Hall 70.
night will secure them the enjoyment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

DEATH or AN OLp NgaRo.-,Jenny, an old
colored woman, died very suddenly, near
Livingston, Ala, ON Tuesday last, ut the very
remarkable age OF one hundred and ten years.
She retained all her faculties, was never
knowa to use spsctacies, and could thread y
needle ef the common sixe,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08
LOCAL MATTDRa

Arrssts Since Saturday the police hav AZ.
rested the following parties: JoseDh ara
John Bagby, white, FOR fighting In the First
Market Baiied TO appear at Oourt--f3abrieis
slave Of Samuel Hardgrovc, arrested for ateaL
ing meat from q. Leber,, was ordered teu
lashes --Ro. Gross, slave of Thos,, Bradford.
arrested for keeping bar room where slaves
Alderman Sadlcr.--l}ill Cooper, free negro.
and Reuben. slave of r. A. Mayo, were or.
dered punishment for fighting In the street. :.
xient carter arrested John, slave or Robt b.
Nails, ana certificate was granted him for
Tue me arfest OF q runaway.--Ishmaei Roberts.
bli ~ rd, and Bill Newton, free negroes. and
nail dozen slaves, owned by various per-
we!e caged lot being In an unlawful as
sempiy IN the Kitchen Of David w Hughes -
The darkeys were punished and David w
ana hichard Hughes were held to bail for
their appearance before the Mayor to-,i,v-
the latter for having fifteen coun terfeit ION
cent pieces in his possession q Cav
arrestsd for drunkenness and living ON the
sidewalk, was detained. d.-Yesterdav '1Snn.
aay.l Betsey Miller, white, was taken up's
ior being drunk and using obscene Iangurga
in the street. Betsey continued the sa,ss
conrse or conduct after incarceration and. no
donpt, to-day she will ''go down in default
OF voucher for her future demeanor Ia
adoltion TO the above, Joshua slave of p n
Rnsseli, was punished for stealing bacon from,
Chas- Bates ss-Wm. Amos, free negro Sor
playin the gen tieman without permit. was
punished d-Charles Leitz, hite, for allowing
certain nuias 70 Affect him in a manner not
recognized by the legal authorities, was held
for Conrt3--Thomas, slave Of J NJ Sheppa rsi
WAS punished for gambling. Sundry1 COM
panions were nominated aud elected Union
candidates-(stars and stripesl-Alderrna
Sadler conductor of election. ot'fs ny
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08
RonnEaY OF a Govgssxnkr TnAIx. lstie,

RoBBERY OF A GOVERNMENT TRAIS-A letter
to the st. Lonis Republican, from Tucson,
Arizona, dated March 18th, says:
''1t is said that q Government supplv train
for Fort Buchanan, loaded with Sso, 600 worth
ofproperty, has been driven over the line Ia 70
Sonora by those having 1t in charge. The
train Is nowhere on the road, and had not
been seen after passing Burro Canon some
twenty miles this side of Fort McLane. APP
pliention will be made to the Sonora authOri.
ties for the arrest Of the thieves and return OF
the property"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

RoA1taq q Houss.-The house ot Mr. SAM
uel skinner, on 2pth street. Church hill Was
broken open few nights since. and ali bis
preserves were taken. besides Quantity or
clothing Belonging 70 q white domeatio. No
clue 70 the robbers was obtained. ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-08

George May. convicted Of robbery in Shsn.
sndoah county. Va. has been sentenced 70
four years IN the psaisasiasy,
The weekly Butte record., 1861-12-28

BRUTAL MURDER.-On the evening of the
23d inst, at Bangor, in this county, two broth
ers, named Benjamin and James Stewart, at
tackled a man by the name of johnson, in
saloon, James Stewart brandishng q very.
heavy Bowie knife, our informant says, weighs
ing hve pounds, and preventing any one from
interfering with bis brother Benjamin, who
attacked johnson with an eight inch revolver
ana was beating him on the head with it
Johnson skull was completely mashed in, and
be died soon after the afray The parties had
been gambling, and johnson had won the
Stewarts' money; they had left the table and
met some time after, when the difficulty took
place. As soon as johnson died, BENJAMIN
left, and is still at large. The officers are after
him. His brother James is now in jail The
oystanders say it was an outrageous affair.