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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-12

The deep rich 9A Of the praes is cultivated with such
facility the farmers Il the Eastern Middle Stat
moving Illinois in great 7umbers. The OF IlnC
equal to that Of England, ard the sol rich II
IL wall support twenty millions Of people.
EASTERN AND SOUTHERN MARKETS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-12

Over SIOGOO private capital expended
the railroad Of Illinois Inasmuch part Of the in
cIas OF these WORKS. With valuable public upc
lands 70 diminish the State Ezps65es, the TaXES ARs
LIeAT. AID must esnsequsutty every day deeresse.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-12
A Certainty for an Uncertainty
INCORPORATED AMERICAN
EXPRESS co.

THE AMERICAN LETTER EXPIRES CO.,
has essbsN its permanent oce at the Nashville Pest
Ofce up stairs east end entTsnc Church street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

ALINcoLS MISIsTEE.-In speech of Carl
Schurz, at Springfield, Mass, in the last cam
paign, he used the following language. We
quote for the purpose of asking what portion
of the American people he will represent at
the Court of Madrid
"There is your Declaration of Independence,
said he "A diplomatic dodge > adopted merely
for the purpose of excusing the rebellious
Colonies in the eyes of civilized mankind -
There is your Declaration of Independence nc
longer the sacred code of the rights of man bu
hypocritical piece of special pleading, dra wn
up by a batch OF artful pettifoggers, who
when speaking of the rights of man, meant
but the privileges of set ofaris tocratic slave
holders, but styled it 'the rights OF man. in
order to throw dust in the eyes of the world,
and to lnyeisle noble hearted fools into lend
ing them aid and assistance. (Applause)-
There are your boasted revolutionary sires nc
longer heroes and sages, but accomplished
humbuggers and hypocrtes, who said one
thing and meant another who passed coun-
terfeit sentiments AS genuine, and obtained
arms and money and asss tance and sympa.
thy on false pretences 4. There is your grea,
American revolution, no longer the great
champion Of universal principles, but a NEAR
Yankee trick-(bursts of applause and laugh
terl--a wooden nutmeS-the most impuden
imposition ever practised upon the whole
world - (Applause.)
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

knowing ones have come to the conclusion
that the reasons for these sudden movements
are -
First. The result of the municipal elee tious
in st. Louis, Cincinnati, and other parts OF
the West, and in New York; and the loss of
two Congressman In Connecticut, and two in
Rhode Island.
Second. The efforts of some Of the Western
politicians to infuse backbone into Lincoln, SO
as to satisfy the Northwest that the Govern
ment Is determined to secure to them forever
the free navigation Of the Mississippi, which
they are afraid of losing.
Third. The fear of their being compelled to
repeal the Morrill, tariff in consequence of the
importation of foreign goods being made
through the South under the low tariff of the
southern Confederacy, and the consequent
loss TO the party Of New England and Penn.
sylvanla in the tai annihil ton of the prin-
ciple Of protection
These are the propulsive forces that are driv-
ing the Lincoln Adminiatra ton to Fort Pick.
ems and the devil.
1t is a notorious fact, that the Black Repub.
licans who are most anxious to produc a con.
nict are those who have at different times
been slapped in the face, or otherwise ins al ted
for their insolence or indecent language and
who had not the courage or manhood to re-
sent it, They think that by the aid of the
Government the Republican party will be
able to conquer and subjngate the SOUTH
these miserable men are the very last perso as
that would fight when the day of battle
comes.
The President the Secretary of War, and
the Secretary Of the Navy, were in consulta.
tlon at the White House this morning The
PRESIDENT subseq uently attended church at the
Rev. DIR. Pynar's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10
Washington Dispatches.

The Washington dispatches, which, in the
total absence OF any official announcement OF
the intentions of the Administration, are the
only vehicles OF intelligence, give various ru-
mors and surmises concerning the warlike
prepare tions at New York, and their purpose
The folio wing are from the Herald:
Strange as il may appear, it cannot be con.
cealed, that the belief in impending at.
tenn ut to reinforce Fort Sumter is not weak
ening, as might be naturally supposed in view
of the progress OF the offensive preparations
of the revolutionists, but Is steadily growing.
But still deem IL incredible that the Admin
istration has any idea of wiping out it's pas
sins Of omission by such an enterprise at this
late hour
Mr.. Seward is incensed at the course which
things have taken. He feels that he has been
trified with and used rs cats paw by the
Administration, and that the latter are iinpos-
ing upon the public, and undermining confi-
dence and the national prosperity. He does
not hesitate to express his entire disapproyal
of a coercive policy, and TO say that he is not
responsible for any measure which tends to
bloOdshed. He has, however, been compelled
To succuinb before the superior weight OF
Messrs. Blair and Chase, who rule the Cabi-
net Neither Seward nor Cameron can retain
their places long. The latter may not resign
at once but the former will nnd his posi- tiOn
un tsnable and be forced to do 80 before The
lapse OF nany weeks. He looks pale and hag
gard and is worn out by the anxiety OF mind
and body he has lately endured. His want OF
moral courage and slowness Of decision are
greatly 70 be deplored. Had he the energy 10
step forward into an independent position
aud denounce the treachery by which he IL
surrounded, he might still make himself this
rally ing point Of such . conservative party
In ths North rs the exigencies Of the period
require. esn M
!, The belligerent attitude 40 ,lnexpectedly as-
s1ned. and tbs indoattabIe secrecy main
tained with regard To the movements Of troops
have led 70 ali sorts OF speculation in ths bar.
rooms and ciub.vooms OF the Capital, but the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10
Evening Session.

The Committee re-assembled at O'Clock +
M.-Mr. MONTAGUE in the chair. The con
sideratiOn of the II tn resolu ution was resam.
ed.
Mr.. BALDWIN moved to amend the resoiution
where il reads "Eirgina therefore reqnes Is
the people of the several States, either b.. pop
uiar vote or in Conventions similar to her
own, 10 respond dc, so to make it read
Virginia therefore desires that the people OF
the several States be called upon to respond
either by popular vote or in Conventions SIM
liar to her own Agreed to-ayes As, noes 80
Mr.. GoopR, of Bedford moved to further
amend the resolution by striking ont the word
satisfactory" IN the last sentence, and in
serting the word affirmative MIR. Goode
briefly but forcibly advocated his amendment,
allnaing 70 & tne warllke news just received
from the ssouth, as IA reason Why Virginia
should assume position admitting of nc
doubt.
Mr.: Jonxsos, of Richmond, opposed il.
deeming the word q satisfactory, mnre ,,a,rn'
pirate and comprehensive, because tha vrace
of the people must decide as to what resnonse
from the people Of the North would be sa It's.
factory.
Mr.. GooDE replied, arguing to show that his
amendment was appropriate, If the Conyen-
tion meant anything by its action, and was
determined to take no other terms than those
contained in the ultimatum.
The vote was then taken, and the amend
ment rejected, as follows:
YEAS. .--Messrs. Amber, Jas. Barbour, Blakey,
Boisseau, B0Tst, Bouidin, Bruce. Cabcll, Cecil,
Chainbliss. Chapman, Conn. Richard H. Cox,
Goode, Jr., Thos. 4. Goode, Hale, L. i. Hall,
Haryie, Hoicom be, ,Hunton, Kent, La awsou, Leake
Mari, Marys, Montague, Norris, Morton, Neble EFT.
sutheriin, fhornton, Trsdway, Williams, Aud
Wise.-A.
NaYs,--Msssrs. Aston, Baldwin, Alfred n. Bar
Brent, Brown, BsTdstt, Byrns, Campbell, caper.
ton, Csriile, Carter, Conman, 4. b. Conrad, kob't
kins. Dormsn. Dulsny, Early, French. Fagats.
9iilssgis, Gravely. d.sy. addison Hall, .EpbTainl
y. Hall, Hammohd, Raymond, hege, Hubbard.
Pe.sr G. Johaston. Lrwis, NcCoulas, Melirev, j..
b. Mallory, Marshall, Masters, Aoastt, Moore, Or.
Price. pugh, Riyss, Willismc Scott, SItlington, ,
SLAUGHTER, spurioek. staples. Chapman j. stuart,
sas Wisy a.r I'd TsEiGs wssls White Wick
Mr. RicgARDsox, OF Hanover. moved to
further amend the resolution by striking out
aif from The word "relations" IN the third
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Col. j. M. Sanborn, hate COMMISSIONER ol
the State Of Michigan, has offered to take the
contract to supply Fort Sumter with men and
provisions for the sula Of 9600, 900.
Charles l.. Bleyins, medical student from
Selma, Alabama, aged nineteen years, blew
his brains out with pistol, at New Orleans
last week.
Chas. Pope, the actor, was married in Gin.
cinnati Friday. 70 Miss Virginia Howard, OF
,he same profession. 3
NJ Lamartins having disposed Of his pro-
perty In Macon, 10 about TO- return to Paris
and offer his works for sale at his own house.
y The anniversary Of the birthday Of Henry
Clay is 10 be celebrated in New York, on The
12th Inst. ssas,ss.s>ssssss sasssass
Ex-Prcsident Miilard Fillmore has accepted
an invitation to preside ut the Unitarian fss-
tival In k0ston, In May next.
The steam mill Of John Brown. near Cam.
den, 3. e., was burnt on the esth uit, Losi
tl0,0N.
Maj. T. il. Holmes, of7th Infantry u 8. "A.
who resigned, b . native of Virginia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

The Conrentioa met in the Mechanics Hall.
for the last time, on Saturday, re re-assembliug
Monday in the Hall of the House of Dele.
gates. Though there Is less room in the last
named place, there are such conyeniences as
desks for members, and an abundance of
light-bOth important TO persons who are to
deliberate upon and determine the future
standing of the Old Dominion. Monday
all the available space not in use by mem
bers was quickly thronged with eager and
attentive spectators. Among the visitors to
the Con vention was the venerable Bishop
Meade, of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
besides number of other well-known eler-
gymen. One gallery of the House has been
assigned to the ladies, and with condescend-
ing amiability they see daily that ii does moi
suffer for want OF use.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

TIE Ne& FORK Line Of Steam ers.-It will be-
observed by our dverfsing columns, that the
Roanoke, of the New York and Virginia line
of steamers, has been withdrawn from the
route, leaving the Yorktown and James town
to continue their regular trips. At this sea.
son of the year, the business between New
York and Virginia has ever been found ade-
quate to keep the three fine steamers compris-
ing this line fully employed each way but
owing TO the present codtin ued unsettled con.
dition Of the country, business remains pros
trate in almost every department of trade,
and should 1t continue much longer we
would not be surprised to learn IL the age ats
OF this very popular line were under the ne
ccssity Of withdrawing another one of these
steamers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Bdtsr rs. Wise, Governor, 6c.-This case,
the Supreme Court of Appeals, was finally
disposed of on yesterday. 1t arose upon the
question whether the law of Virginia, requir-
ing an inspection of vessels owned in whole
or in part by non residents, and bound to any
Northern port, was in conflict with the Bill
of Rights of Virginia, or the Constitution OF
the United States. I
The Court held that the law did not con-
fiict with either, and was in all respects con-
stitutional and valid.
Judge Daniel delivered an able and learned
opinion, and Judges Moncure, Lee ard Rob-
ertson concurred. Allen, President, dis
sented.
The cause was argued sometime ago, by
Tazewell Taylor, Esq, of Norfolk, J Judge
William W. Crump, OF Richmond, and -
johnson, Esq, of Boston, for the appellant
and by the Attorney General for the appellee
Judgment affi rmed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Chesterfield Copaty Monday being Court
day, large crowd assembled at the Court
House. After justice had been dispensed to
several offenders, the tribunal adjourned, and
a meeting was organized for the purpose OF
ascertaining the views of the people on the
great question now agitating the public mind.
Resolu tions were in ntroduced by Col. r Wat
kins instructing their Delegate to the State
Convention to vote for an Ordinance Of Seces :
sion. @. q. McRae, Esq, vigorously opposed
their adoption, (which correspondent says
"caused n little confusion occasionally.")-
The resolutions were carried in the atiirma-
tive, some dozen negative votes only having
been given in. The resolves will be published.
Our correspondent thinks that Mr.. McRae
made good speech-as good as could be made,
cons nsidering the side he was on but that it
was the wrong side, and could do no good
He adds that the eyes of the people of Ches-
terfield are being opened to the Importance of
the secession issue-they are in favor of it,
and that they g wish that, by some miracu-
lous power, light could shine on the mem
bers of the Convention like on Paul of old,
and cause the scales to fall from their eyes,
that they might see and perform their duty;
for truly it may be said of a majority of them,
they have kept the word of promise to the
ear, but broke it to the hope"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

The city JaiI-The city has employed
Messrs. Talbot & Brother to line the cells OF
the jail with sheet iron, and do other3things
calculated to render the ricketty old trap
secure place of deposit for offenders agains
the law. The Council had better order plans
to be prepared for a new edifice. In the end
it will be found that ,he money spent in re-
pairs would suffice for the purpose A con
siderable per centage of a certain class of our
population--idle, dissofnte friendless and
homeless Bohemians-male and female
young and OLD, spend their valuable time in
alternate visits to the aims house and Jail,
and it is somewhat to be regretted that such
valuable members of the body polite cannot
be provided with a little work as a please n
interlude to the existing order of eating the
city's pork and beans without 1ufd pro quo
If a new Jail were built, and a work house
We're affixed, the operations of the correc ton
al police would be undisturbed by q single
drawback; but it is shrewdiy conjectured
that such state of things would divest the
Jail of some of its most persistent admirers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Hastings Court, april 9th.-Present: Alder
men Sanxay, Bray, Lipscombe, Sadler, Reg
nauIt and Anderson
The case of VIM. 7. Cummings, charged
with bigamy, was con timed until Thursday,
and rules were awarded against his witnesses
for non-attendance.
The Court ordered rules to be awarded
against John Curry, Philip Lambert and 9th
ers, witnesses against two parties, named
Bloomer charged with a felonious assault.
Frederick Fromer and Jas. Rogers, aliens
took the oath Of allegiance to the u States,
and We're admitted to citizenship.
Moses McDevitt, indicted for misdemeanor,
was tried and acquitted by a jury. The spe-
cific charge was receiving a lot of rome know
ing the same to have been stolen.
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7ns gysy was visited bv h,rh wind YES

The CITY was visited BY high wind yestsr-
day. Luckily it found no dust to blow tnto
peoples eyes. No through train from Wash-
ington arrived in the afternoon, the wind
having blown the water out Of the Potomac
to such degree that the mail boat was un-
able to approach her wharf. aa Eata
p. S.-We have been informed since the
above was written, by Conductor Gentry,
that the oldest inhabttant never heard Of or
saw such storm Of wind and ysin N &c .
CURED at Acquia Greek, Monday night. The
steamer Philadelphia made ont to eject =
landing below her usual berth, but the water
having covered the track for some distance.
the cars were unable to approach hsr 70 en-
bark either passengers or baggage. Two Of
the passengers, who braved the "peitings OF
Of the pittiless Storm" and waded through
the water, got on the cars. Afterwards the
boat was forced from her moorings by the
wind. The Commissioners appointed TO Fistt
Old Abe were forced to return TO this city. a
large section OF the railroad track was under
water yesterday, and some fears were enter
tanned that the embankment had been badly
washed. sa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Spirited Away.-The flag Of the Southern
Confederacy, which was raised last week i'm
the vicinity Of Childrey's grocery, on Union
Hill, was mysteriously spirited away on Sat.
urday night, and conveyed. no one knows
where A majority Of the people on Union
and Church Hnls are ardent Union folks.
though the localities referred TO are not want.
ing In n full complement Of Secessionists. -
Suspicious must have been entertained OF a
purpose TO remove the Nag, ~ we understand
that = watch had been kept to prevent IL. II
Is related that the individual who kent guard
Saturday night with a loaded muskef, HAVING
become thirsty, repaired to neighboriug gro.
Gerry 10 wet his whistle, AID returning in q
few minntes, ascertained that advantage had
been taken Of his absence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

SEAMEN SCARCE AT BUFFALO, N. Y.-The
work OF fitting out vessels is going on very ac-
lively al the port of Buffalo, N. Y, an6 rig
gers, carpenters, caulkers and painters are in
much demand. Seamen are scarce, several
crews having been taken to the Weliand
Canal, where several American vessels We're
frozen in last fall. Wages are *25 per mon tn, ,
and at least 200 seamen could find immediat te
employment at that price. All the sail-lofts
are full of work, and are employing all the
hands they can get.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

ANOTHER SCANDALous CASE is before the
English Courts, Sir e. II. Rumbold, nephew
of Lord Ranciiffe, deceased, has brought an
action against Mr.. and Mrs. Forteath, of
Bunny Hall, Motifs, TO recover a property of
f7 900 a year, bequeathed to her by his lord
ship. The circums tances are curious enough.
The wife of Lord Ranclffe aproud lady
of rank, who ran off with one of his servants.
He then formed intimacy with Mrs.
Burt, and left her this property at his death.
Mrs. Burt, becoming wealthy, married Mr..
Forteath, and they are living in style on her
tll-gotten fortune. The will, it is alleged,
was fraudulently obtained.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10
PRICE ONE CENT.


The city Gas Works used In making light.
(for the year commencing March LIST, 1860, and
ending February 2sth, 1851 127 ,125 bushels OF
Glover Hill coal, and los ,510 bushels from the
Midlothian mines; also, So barrels of rosin -
or coke made by the works, there was used
in the retort house 1s4 sos bushels in the en- !.
gine room for deodorizer, ,66s sold TO citi-
zens 13o, $50 bushels. There was made during
the above time. 81 ,s2s, $40 feet Of gas-4s mil.
lions of which was consumed. Disposed of
as follows:
Quarterly and monthly consumers in Jefferson
WaFd...... III, lsS, $50
Quarterly aud monthly con-
suhiers in Madison Ward II, ass, $50
Quarterly and monthly cos
sumers in Monroe Ward -. IL, OF, $50
Lamps at First Baptist Church $500
Total amt Of gas paid for .3s .47s.o5o
Free to Mayors otice......... 5000
g " High Constable's ofice 1000
" - Officers in City Hail.. d3, 500
's " Fire engine houses. $500
- 6 Hall over First Market la, 100
- I" First station House.. 100
- o. Second - - aud
4 Market ........ 10000
O. " Third Station. House.. $500
" Myers illuminated
clock .............. 2s,soo
- 81, ,7so, $50
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Nice SIruATI0S.-The Vice. President is al
lowed private secretary, who is paid 81 sala-
ry Of 81 700 year out Of the public treasury.
The office is a sinecure. MIR. Hamiin has ap-
pointed his brother n-law. the Rev. Mr..
Butler, pastor of a Baptist church in Auburn,
Maine who will not be obliged to abandon
his pastoral charge, as ne will be required to
perform no other duty than to draw the
salary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

ON PoISr.--The troops at Fortress Mon
roe are not allowed to pass beyond the picket
guard, and the strictest military discipline
prevails. On the 1st inst there was received
at the fort, from Baltimore, twelve boxes of
grape shot, together with a great many iron
castings, used in mounting guns.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Charge Dismissed.-The prosecution insti-
tn ted several months since against Mr.. John
Greek Nation,) for alleged interference with
an officer while in discharge of his dnty, on
18th street, was dismissed from the docket OF
the Hastings Court on Monday, by the entry
of nOike pT0segui
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Henrico Circuit C0nrt.--J udge John n.
Gregory, Of this Court, will commence the
trial Of criminal causes now ON the docket on
the 25th inst. The number Of criminals now
listed is three, all Of whom are charged with
murder, viz Joseph Bernard, for the murder
of Jno. Oscar Taylor, and Randolph Bennett
negro, on the old Williamsburg Stage Road,
some months since. s 79s 2 - ss5ff'-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

MORE Arms FOR THE S0UTH.-The Cincin-
natl Gazette of Friday states that the equip
ments for Ml artillery company, including
three pieces of brass ordnance were shipped
on Thursday from that port for the Confed.
crate States.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

THE FIRST LoSDoy STREET RAILwAY.-The
first passenger railroad In London commenced
by g. + Train, and was intended as an ex-
pertinent, with view to more extended ope-
rations. The road is only mile long, from
the marble arch, Hyde Park, down to Ux-
bridge road tt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

UKDRR FALSE CoLoRs. s.--The Mobile Tribune,
says; 1--WE have the hest authority for sta
ting that Northern shippers entering and
leaving the port Of Santiago, on The south
SIDE OF Cuba, hoist the English nag as pro-
lection to their yesyeIs aud carGoes.'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

lMony cf the Street Cutters, yesterday, re-
sembled miniature rivers, and at some OF the
crossings the rush of water was great as to
preclude the idea of getting over in the ordi-
nary way. Enough rain has fallen since
Saturday to last the farmers for some time to
come. Our citizens have had enough to last
for a month to come *+.sF
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Mayors Cosrt-The cases claiming the at
tention Of hts Honor yesterday were OF An nm
Bernard Meyer, for getting 5000 worth of goods
from Henry Stern by false pretenses, was
continued also, the charge against David W.
Der of coun terfeit ten cent pieces and that Of
Richmond Hughes, for being in an unlawful
assembly. Sundry inebriated individuals.
who had fallen into the hands of the police for
discharged. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

NAVAL IKrELLIGEScg. United States
steam sloop Richmond remained at Messina
one man killed and several others badly hurt
few days previous by the foreyard coming
down by the run while they were on 1t, through
the carelessness Of a sailor in cutting the lash.
ing