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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-22

Arr.raf Of Distingsishsd Keafsckiaas.--
Hon. John &. Breckinridgs. accompanied by
Hon Humphrey Marshall formerly member
Of the U. s. Congress and gallant officer in
the war with Mexico, and Col. VIM. Pres
ton, late Minister 10 Spain, arrived in this city
yesterday afternoon, ii 3ociock. by the Dan
vile train. numerous crowd OF citizens
were awaiting their arrival at the depot, and
as soon as it was ascer aimed THAT the dis
tipguislled gentlemen were in the cars, an en-
thusas:ie cheer bade them welcome to Rich
mond. Messrs. Preston and Marshall left the
train on the side opposite the platform. and
were thus to some extent deprived OF the
popular greeting; but Mr.. breckenridge was
conducted into the presence OF the throng,
where he was received with loud shouts. The
desire for a speech having been somewhat
boisterously expressed, he said that in obedi-
ence to the request Of his friends, he would
simply thank them for this cordial welcome.
They would not expect him to make speeSh
then, nor perhaps at any other time; because
the day for speaking was past, and the period
for action had arrived. Temporarily COM
PEELED to leave his home and seek refuge else
where, there was no spot on earth where he
could go with better assurance Of welcome
than to Virginia, whose history was 80 closely
interviewer with patriotic associations, and
whose soil was for generations the home of
his forefathers.
This brief address was gracefully delivered,
and after the applause had subsidized, Mr.
Breckenridge and his companions entered
carriage and proceeded to the Spotswood
Hotel
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SYNOD OF EIRdINIA-Fourth DaY.--Aftor the
devotional services Of the morning, the ses-
sion Of the Synod was taken up in adiscussion
on domestic missionary operations-one OF
the most interesting subjects under discussion
yet before the Synod. A report Of a com
mittee on this ubject was then unanimously
adopted.
In the afternoon Rev. Dr. Bocock formerly
of Georgeton, ID. c., but recently driven back
TO his mother State by the Federal troops
WAS admitted to a seat rs q eorrespondinp
member, and made n most touching and elo.
auent appeal in behalf of one of the families
OF the church, which had been deprived of n II
means of support by the barbarous cruelty OF
the enemy.
Rev Richard Mc1lwaine appeared and took
his seat as member of the SYNOD
Previous to the adjournment the SYNOD
unanimously voted resolutions of thanks 10
the citizens Of Petersburg for the generou.
hospitality extended by them to the mem hers
also to the several religious Denominations al
the city for the kind offer Of their churches
and to the South Side Railroad COMPANY for
the liberal deduction in the fare of ministers
and others attending the Synod
The proceedings OF the Synod throughout
the en- tire session were of the most in terest.
ing and engaging character, and the discus
sions on the several questions and reports
that came up for consideration, were very
able. Some OF the finest inteIlects of the
State were present, and took part in the pro
ceed'n gs.-Pasrsburg Express, 2Ist
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FROM NORFOLK.


NORFOLK, 2lst October, 1851.
This morning, about three O'Clock, 4 lieu
tenant in the Federal army, who says his
name is Hale, was arrested by the guard at
Pig Point battery. He was, at the time in
small boat, and approaching the shorr. learn
that he stated that he had deserted from the
Federal service, and wished the protection of
the Southern authorities. This is i'm probab BILE,
and is not believed. 1t is said that the first
question he asked the guard showed that he
supposed he was about to land at New
port News. 1t is quite probable, therefore,
that he had been detained until an unseasona-
BILE hour on board of one of the ship s in the
Roads, and in attempting to land at Newport
News, was driven by the wind, which was
blowing quite strong from the Northeast
across the river and over to Pig Point.
It is runored that this prisoner is related
to Senator Hale, of New Hampshire, and also
to Gideon Wells, the Federal Secretary OF
War. He is confined in Jail in Portsmouth.
The steamer Arrow went to the Roads on
Saturday, with a flag of truce OF course
taking down number OF passengers. The
Federal steamer Huntington met her, and
the passengers Were landed at the Fort. Wool
requested that no more flags should be sent
down for the present.
There are, as have before stated, large
number of vessels in Hampton Roads in
Guiding about twenty steamers, mostly gun
boats. There are also several hips Of very
large size, the names of which l have given
you. These, with many schooners of various
sizes, make up fleet of about 20 vessels, pre-
enUnS an Imposing appearance, ana lnulCa-
ting an early attack somewhere, possibly
upon our batteries at this location
Gov. Letcher arrived here on Saturday, and
is comfortably quartered at the Atlantic. He
has visited the various batteries in the vi
cinity, reviewed troops, &c. He went down
to Craney Island yesterday, and was saluted
by the heavy guns of the batteries.
Yesterday difficulty occurred at the toll
house of the Norfolk draw bridge between
Mr.. Hughes, the keeper, and several persons
who had crossed on the bridge and returned
during which Hughes, who is large and
powerful man, was knocked down and very
roughly handled. Several arrests have been
made.
The weather is very rainy and stormy
wind blowing from the northeast. The tide
is high.
There are numbers Of visitors here The
hotels are well patronized, and supply the
various substantials and delicacies peculiar
to this favored section in plentiful album
dance.
The Methodist Conference will meet here
in a few weeks. On account of the troubles
OF the country, the sessions will doubt be
short, but the number of visitors will pro-
baby be large.
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Miscellaneous Cascs-Richard L. Wren, a
soldier, made his second appearance before
the Mayor yesterday, and the plea of the
same old drunk awaiting him nothing, he
was committed to jail.-Robert Hughes, of
the Eighth South Carolina; Solomon Ii. Ter
rell, of the Fourth Texas, (second appear
ance j and ID. IL Hill, of the Fourth Texas
Regiment, were also sent to Jail for drunken
ness and disorderly conduct.-Daniel Keys
was up TO answer charge of assaulting Mary
Sullivan; aud, after some evidence relative 10
"A bottle NV whishkey," which seems to have
caused the difficulty, the Mayor continued the
case for /. further hearing-John Burns and
Patrick o Brien, arrested for indulging in the
pastime of little set to in public, We're dis
charged from stody.-James Cordell, charged
with lnebriety, was required to give security
to keep the peace.-W llliarn, a legro dressed
in soldier clothes, acknowledged that he was
"a runaway from w G. Winston, and was sent
to Jail. Sentence of twenty five lashes was
added as punishment for selling liquor. III
the military camps Henry, slave Of Warner
Taliaferro, was awarded fifteen stripes to cure
him of propensity for throwing rocks.-Two
or three more negroes were up for minor
offences.
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CAVALRY CAMP At Youss's FARM /,

~ CARD
CAVALRY CAMP AT YoUys's FARM I
WARWICK Co, VA, Oct. 10, 1861. )
IT, The Voters of the Fifth Congressional District;
am Informed that my opponent, the Hon. THos.
s. BOCoCK, il making an active canvass of our
District, and that in portions Of it his sup
porters are making what think may characterize
as an ungsnerous attack upon me- on account OF
my position in the military service.
In vew of all this snn urged by my friends to
appear myself before the people of the District.
IN reply regret to have to say that cannot at
this particular juneture, consistently with sense
Of duty, leave my pest for any eeetioneering pur-
pose. Ally position upon the one great and absorbing
question OF the times isweii known at least to d
portion OF the District. At titse when il WAS
reckoned but little short Of trea on, proclaimed
hofore the people that The election of republican
President should be the signal fer planting the
ndsrd OF the south upon Penas yivaEia Avenue,
ami that with my consent the army the navy and
the treasury, the eat powers Of the Government
should never be wislaeo by a Republican Admins
tiation.
The records OF the late Virginia Convention at.
test tbat in that body my efforts, though hum le-
were untringly devoted TO the great of South
ern dependence. That it was my privilege so to
devote them, l shall remember with feeling Of
pride to the last hour Of life.
THOS. F. GOODE.
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Carai,y Drill and Reuieu.-Col Ransom s
splendid regiment Of North Carolina Cavalry
was out on the field adjacent to Hollywood,
Sunday morning, for the purpose of drill The
movements were finely executed, particularly
the order to charge which was a sight
worth going long way to ses.
The regiment was reviewed yesterday af,
ternoon by President Davis, who expressed
himself highly pleased with the eff cheney and
unexceptionable appearance of the command.
large throng of persons, including many Ia
dies, took advantage OF this opportunity TO wit
ness one of the most imposing ofmiitary specta-
cles The horses of the regiment are not only
remarkable for their quality and condition. but
their training il excellent, To North Carolina
belongs the honor of sending forth the finest
body of cavalry now in the service of the
country.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-22

WILSON, OF MISUNDERSTANDING vulgar
Senatorial bully has raised regiment in Mas
saehusetts and delivered glorification speech
upon the occasion OF flag presentation, in
which he makes an alusion to the assault on
Massachusetts regiment in Baltimore on the
10Th of April, showing the mean revenge for
that outbreak which still turks in the Yankee
heart, and which no doubt has prompted the in
dgnities which noble Maryland has since sui.
fered. WILSON says in his speech; '.Some of
The men in my command were born on Massa-
chusetts soil, and have the blood of the Puri-
tans in their Veins. Many of them were born
in the Green Isle of the Sea-" ''Some" Yam
KEGS and 'many' foreigners fighting North
ern battles, is the description of the whole
army, AS well as WILSON'S regiment They
hate us with diabolical malignity, but are too
cowardly to fight their own battles. AS to
Wilson, the vaporing braggart, he made such
excellent time at Bull Run that we don't won
der he has been chosen to lead a regiment in
the way the Yankee regiments usually 60
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ST.. LOUIS LIss-Reported Death Of Ben. Ne
Culloch, Sc.-A letter written by Lincoln
correspondent from MISSOURI, says
A we'll informed gentleman at Rolla,
states there is reliable news there that Gen.
Ben. McCulloch did die at Fayetteville OF
the wound he received at the battle of Spring
field. He neglected proper medical treat
ment, saying no Dutchman could kill him -
This news come from several sources in the
Southwest, and is also brought by men who
have just arrived from Arkansas. The re-
port is current and believed at Springfield.
There are but few rebel troops in the South l.
west.
The Secessionists at Springfield, after the
receipt of the news of the attack of Osceola
and its burning by Col. Montgomery, were
in great fright, and loaded their wagons for
night, rs it was there reported that Mont
gomery was on his march from Osceola to at
tack Springfield.
But few if any troops from Arkansas are
now in Missouri. They were generally re-
ceived for three months, and when their
term of service expired, they returned &c
their homes.
Col. Churchill, Of that State, with his regi
ment and other troops, We're recently al
Camp Walker, near Maysville, Arkansas.
We learn there are about Eve thousand troops
at that camp.
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A Correction.
CAMP BARLOW, Greenbrier river,

OCTOBER 10, 1861.
Editors Dispatch We hope that, in simple
justice to the parties concerned, you will give
this q place in your columns, to correct an
erroneous impression that must necessarily
be produced by portion Of your correspon-
dents communication from this place, in ref
erence 10 the battle of the Sd inst
In it he says: "The 44th regiment, Ool
ScOtt's,) except company A and a portion of
company b, detached from the regiment, ar d
under the command of Major Jones, was di-
rectly in front Of the batteries of the enemy,
and stood the brunt of the constant and heavy
fire to which they were subjected without
f1inching, and with anxiety to meet the
enemy Now, the inference here is, that
company A and Il portion of company BIZ
were not in the fight at all, but We're off from
the eneampment on detached duty-whiie the
facts are, they were ordered from their
entertainments during the hottest part
of the fight and marched under the
command of Major A. q. Jones, the shells
and balls falling thick and fast around them,
to assist in holding a position on the left
flank-as will be seen by reference to General
Jackson's official report to the Adjntant Gen.
eral, which says: " This brigade {ihe 5th)
was reduced, in the course of the action, by
the detachment of one hundred men under
force our left wing. This detachmen marched
in gallant style, under the enemy's fire, to the
position assigned it in line.'' While in this
position the enemy opened fire upon US from
one Of their batteries for one hour, in order to
shell us out, but without effect--the balls
and shells splintering and SCATTERING the
trees around us, but Got injuring q single
man. Major ones was leaning against tree
watching the operations Of the enemy, with
his right hand resting on his hip when q
grape shot passed through the angle made by
his arm and body and buried itself in the
tree, A narrow escape.
CoMPAsIss A ANpB
44th Regiment Virginia Volunteers.
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DIEIl.

q 48fsp M00W003A o tu8 RufoUnuM9 000p1tnk, 46oons
land county on the 18th Inst, = II KING, Of 13th
Georgia Regimens.
rhs friends q the deceased can learn pariicu.
1Art ~ writing to Hospital Manager" Lock Lo-
raaJld, GoochiAnd county, Va.
4 "a City papers please copy.
At tina residence Of her grandmother, Mrs. aos-
by, on Church Hill, on the 18th inst, after short
illness Of typhoid fsver, Miss MARTHA l..
HALL, in the 18th year Of her age
Deceased was Il beloved member Of the Leigh,
Street Baptist Church; and dad in full hope of q
blissful immortality.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep
From which none ever wakes TO weep"
Her funeral took place from her church on Sun.
day, aud her remains rest in Hollywood Cemetery.
Yesterday morning, at O'Clock, Mrs. BETTE
PLEASANTS, wife of Edward s. peasants.
The friends of the family and those Of her father
the late Micaah Bates are re quessed &, attend her
funeral at ~ O'Clock this morning, from the resi
d nee OF her husband Church Hill ON Goth, Ne ar
M street.
Al her residence, in Hanover, on the night Of the
Goth OF July, Mrs. ELIZABETH JOHNSON, in
tie Gath year of her age, leaving four children and
many grandchildren 70 mourn their loss.
Dearest mother, thou hast left u.s.
We thy loss doth DEF ply feel.
But It's God who hath bereft us
he can all our sorrows heal.
But, again we hope 70 meet ihee
When our day OF life Is fed;
Then in Heaven with Joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is she'd
On Sunday, the 29th Of September JOSEPH
WASHINGTON, only child of Elizabeth and JOS
ID. Wade, aged months and II dsya Death
found strange beauty that ehsrub brow and
dashed it out
So, little loved one, go;
A mothers heart can tell,
And none bat hers can fully know,
How hard to say--farewelL
At the residence Of Mr. John NJ. F.ote. near
Charenton St. Mary's Parish Louisiana. On the
9Th Oct lber Mr. PETER JOHNS TON, second son
of the late Mr. Robert Johnston of this city, in the
9th year OF his age.
On Saturday, Oct. 10 WILLIAM r., infant son
of William II. and Martha A. Smith, aged year
month and o days.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-22

LAW AFFECTING RAILWAY PAssESGEks.-A
decision has recently been given in the Court
of Appeals, in New York, which may prove
of interest to those using, or employed on
passenger railways. The decision was as
follows:
To eject passenger from railroad car
while In motion is SO dangerous an act that it
may justify the same resistance on the part of
the passenger as to a direct attempt to take
his life. While the passenger is liable 10
election in a proper manner for refusing TO
pay fare, his resistance to the attempt to ex-
pei him without stopping the car does not
present case OF concurrent negligence on
his part. Where, in such case, the princi-
pal is responsible for the act of his agent, he
is, it seems, also responsible for any oircum-
stance Of aggravation which attends The
wrong. Under this decision, a passenger who
was elected from a car while in motion. OBJ
tanned verdict Of $4,000 against the com :
pany.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-22

Amusements.-The interior of the theatre is
undergoing repairs and improvements prepar-
atory to the opening. Several members of the
dramatic company already here, and the
manager is exerting himself to commence the
season in short time with novelties suited
to the public taste The exhibitions of the
Harmonious, at Metropolitan Hall, increase in
interest, and the patronage continues liberal
The stage has been enlarged, and new scenery
and decorations introduced. Franklin Hall
below the Exchange, is another popular place
of resort, but we have not yet had an oppor-
tunity of witnessing the performances.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-22

Oaly Frol1c-On Sunday night last,
Lieut.. Schad, of the Marion Rifles, left his
horse and buggy standing in front of friends
house on Broad street, while he went in to
make call. After while, Robert Carbell
and James Marcy came along, and, being on a
small bender, thought they would take q ride,
Their fun was subsequently interrupted by a
watchman. who arrested them both and con
ducted them TO the station-house. The Mayor
investigated the case yesterday, and the cir
cumstances showing no felonious intention,
the parties were discharged after giving secu-
rity for their future good behavior.
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Observance Of the Sabtatd.-The peace of
one locality i'll the First Ward was sadly dis
turbed on Sunday last by fight, in which Pa
trick Mullen was the prominent actor. 1t
seemed that Daniel Ravens had just been ex-
erting himself to SUPPRESS commotion among
his boarders, and Mullen, surprising Il free fight
was going ON, came over from "a neighbour
premises, and belabored Ravens quite severely.
Not satisfied with this, he propelled a brickbat
through window, breaking the glass thereof,
and terminated by bursting the door open with
an axe. For these multiplied offences Mullen
was arrested, and the Mayor yesterday re
manded him to answer an Indictment before
the Hastings Court.
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Capture Of Yankee Merchantmen, &c.

AUausrA, Oct. 2.-The Charleston Mercury,
Of this morning, says that, among other
cent captures by our privateers, is the brig
Grenada, Captain Pettergill, Of Portland,
Maine. Her marine cargo consists Of sugar,
molasses, mahogany, and honey.
1t is reported that, in addition to the block
aiding fleet, large steamer transport, with
Yankee troops, is lowering ON the South Car
Oiina coast.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-22

Fio1cnt Assari.-On Saturday last, while
Peter Doyle was figuring up some accounts of
accosted by Dillon Mccormick, and after
some conversation relative to a previous diff
Guilty, Doyle received a blow with piece of
iron over the bridge of his nose, which
knocked him senseiess and came very near
settling his accounts for this world McCor-
mick was afterwards taken into custody, and
the Mayor yesterday required him to give Sc
curity for his appearance to answer an indict-
ment as well as to keep the peace and he of
good behavior.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-22

PLAN OF Our CAMPAIGN In MIssouRI.-The
Roila correspondent of the st. Louis Rspu5H
can writes, under date of the 9th inst, as fol :
lows. We trust that he may be right In his
conjecture;
here, land of course the reports are founded
on nothing official, are about as follows.
Price Is to fight and conquer Fremont
driving him back to Jefferson City. and
march upon Rciia; while Hardee or PIN ow
approach from Southeast Missouri Having
possession Of the ternini of the three rail
roads--t Pacific, Southwest Branch and Iron
hlountain-the three armies are to proceed
session OF tn i city. This plan IL quite ex-
tensfyeiy laid, and looks quite plausible, II
they had the power TO carry II into eject.
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Arriral IF -Prisoaers.-Ihe Central tram
Yesterday afternoon brought in another lot OF
Federal prisoners from Western Virginia
Three of the m are deserters from the 18th In
diana regiment--an Irishman, a ScotchmIan,
and Kentuckian. They came into our lines
bearing flag of truce" improvised for the
occasion from the rear portion of the Irish
mans shirt This Irishman,. by the way, Is a
rollicking sort of a boy, and the novelty of
his situation yesterday seemed to afford him
much merriment Tie other prisoners, four
teen in number, are Union men, or Lincoln
ties, from Hardy and Pendieton Counties
They came from Stanton in custody of Col.
Turk, H. w Shelley, Richard Hardy, Philip
Trout, and j. NJ McCue, of Augusta
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~ TO THE VOTERS OF HANOVER
V~} take this occasion 10 say l have WITHDRAWN
my name u candidate for the county. When /
consented to eni5r the canvas did not know the
day Of election was SO near at hand and as my ae
quaintanee with the upper portion of the county is
so limited, L should do myself great Injustice to al
low my name to so TO the poiis.
oc 22-it* +. 2. MEREDITH.
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The Coffee Question !Settied-Breakfast ia
BILE conversation ordinarily turns upon discus
sions of the various substitutes proposed for
coffee. Wheat and sweet. potatoes are gene
rally conceded to be the best but one sapient
individual has recently made the discovery
that there is very little difference between rye
and Rye-o. This settles the question, and, 40
far as Rio coffee is concerned, the blockade
need cause but little inconvenience.
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Larceny-A white woman named Julia
Cugan was arraigned before the Mayor yes
terday to answer a charge of stealing various
articles of clothing, valued at $25, from Jo-
anna Sexton. The evidence proved that the
accused not only took clandestine possession
of the property, but grievously violated the
rites of hospitality in SO doing She was there
fore remanded for further examination before
the Hastings Court.