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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

A soucy negro. named Bradley. slave Of P.
Rahm, was arraigned before the Mayor yester-
day, for abusing and threatening Mrs. Eliza
beth Ames. 1t appeared that he imagined he
had claim on her servant Nancy, to the ex-
tent of administering hagelation. The lady
very properly objected, and ordered him off,
Both mules and negroes are obstinate. Brad
ley proved no exception to the rule. Pretend
ing to go, on sight of the co.ored female he
re-appeared, and, as Mrs. Ames said, '.looked
terrible" An attack from him was prevented
by the opportane arrival of Mr.. James F. Rus
sell. AS cure-all in the premises the May or
ordered the application of one of those inst-
tutions so dreaded by Lincoln's Lieut.. Gene
ra-"a fire in the rear to the extent of 80
On hearing the verdict Mrs. Ames expressed
the hope that Bradley would be kept away
from her premises
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Cdretessness of SerUaats.-We witnessed on
Sunday last an accident to an infant child Of
one of our most esteemed citizens, which well
nivh proved fatal. The little creature was in
its innocence moving about the porch of its
fathers residence, which cannot be less than
ten feet high, when crawling near the edge it
attempted to sit up, with its back to the street,
and losing its balance fell over into the paved
yard below. Fortunately no serious conse-
quences ensued, and the visitation of punish
ment upon the servant was accordingly very
light. 1t was only through the sheerest neg
ligence On the part of the servant who had it
in charge, she having gone to sleep, that the
accident occurred. So many instances of
gross carelessness on the part of servants take
place every day, that parents should be very
careful with whom they entrust their little
children
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

A New AUXILIARY FOR THE SOUTHERN Arms.
MIR. Robert Wells an Bronaut, VINO Is no"
serving as private with Capt. Rays COM
many of the Second Regiment, Morris Island,
has been experimenting viii his balloons. and
has ingeniously devised means OF steering
them on any given course. lie Is ready 10
offer his services to the Southern Confederacy
in his mronautic capacity y.-charteston Asr.
curry.
The truth is, the South can meet the North
in strategic Invention, at all points, whether
il be in the field or anywhere else beneath the
sky. Higher than that no Hessian engaged in
an unholy crusade against the South will
ever go. sskssE T
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

HE SrAUNToS SHoEMAKERs.-Oneo of the hands
employed i'll the shoe factory at Staunton, Va,
writes to us some fur ther account OF the mis-
representations published in the Bos ton Jour
nal. He says:
Only eight or ten of the Northern men went
home. There are some twenty tive OF eff
yet, and We are going to stay as long as the
comp pany find stock for us 10 work on The
first statement in the Boston journal was
from Mr.. Carson, who OF no account any
now. and it was 4 coudescensiou on Mr. Ray
mond's part To motto il. We were all glad 10
see the matter rignted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

SEIZURE OF HARSEY's ARTILLERY.-We learn
that on receiving intelligence by the tele
graph that tIen. HaTney had been eniisting
troops Tor Lincoln, Gov. Edward Clark Oh
Texas immed ediateiy dispatched a portio OF the
Austin CITY Infantry TO the suburban resi-
dence of Gen Harney at that place, and took
possession OF tour pieces of artillery, claimed
as his property by his agen Us in AusLin. They
are now at the capital of Texas, aud ready
for active service against any of Lincoln's
Black Republican ARMY. o. Delta.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

A Negro Stare was arrested Saturday night,
for having in his possession gross of matches
and salt cellar. supposed to have been sto-
len. 1t appeared yesterday On an examina-
ten before the Mayor, that they had been
bought at an auction store. The auctioneer
who sold them not being present, at the re-
quest of his partner the case was continue
The Mayor read the ordinance forbiddiny
dealing with slaves without the permission oi
their owners. He said it was especially i'm
portant that all the restrictions should be
thrown around abuses Of the ordnance at this
time. Especially was it wrong to deal with
them so extensively in matches. The case
was continued. t.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Richard Henry. wnile. charged with an as
sault on Jas. Brady and wife, was committed
to Jail in default of security yesterday by the
Mayor. Claiborne, slave Of Geo. d. Harwood,
was sent before the Hastings Court for going
at large. John Frost. person arrested for
the use of incendiary language was permitted
to leave town. Julius Hardiman, drunken
fellow who had a bad smell and the delirium
tremens, was sent to jail to be taken care OF.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

MILIrART ELECTIoX.-The Fourth Regiment
OF Georgia Volunteers, at Portsmouth, elected
staff officers last Thursday, follows -
Colonel-George z. Doles, late Captain of
the Baldwin Blues; Lieutenant Colonel
Johp J. Matthews, late Captain of the West
late Orderly Sergeant of the Albany Guards.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

The Night Hatch.-lh he Mayor has 80 many
applications for situations in this valuable in
stitu'ion that it has become a bore Of the first
magnitude. The watch being full, he Ia Of
course unable to crafty applicants by an ap-
pointment rendered impossible by the circum-
stance related. He may be sorry, but, as he
cannot help himself spare him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Stable, de-, Burned.--A tire occurred on the
line of the canal, eleven miles from this city,
between and 10 o'clock Sunday night. On
the farm Of s. Cottrell, which consumed Elan
d Co.'S stable, besides three valuable horses
contained therein, and q lot of provcnder,
harness, etc. No insurance. The fire was ac-
cidental. t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14
PRICE ONE CENT.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Husttngs Court, Senior Alderman .Sunrau
Presiding.-This tribunal transacted nothing
but criminal business on yesterday, the Stay
Law having cut off all Of civil kind for the
present.
The case of John T. Ferneyhough, charged
with stabbing Hugh Kelley and George Nc
Carrall, on the 25th day of December. 1859,
was continued till the next term, the defend
ant having forfeited the recognizance by not
appearing when solemnly called
The Grand Jury met at IL o'clock, and
found true bills against Caroline Gates, Caro-
line Carr, Elizabeth Beatty, Eliza Ann john
son, David II. Hughes, John Dcworth, and
Richard Morris, alias johnson, for msde-
meanors The Grand Jury then adjourned
till this morning at IL o'clock, when witnesses
will be prompt in att. ndance.
German, by the name Of Julius Saeft was
examined for stabbing Philip Lange and Au-
gust Wittsorf, and discharged, it being proven
to the satisfaction of the Court that the pris-
oner acted in self-defeuce.
A iine of ten dollars and the costs of pro-
secution was imposed on Mrs. Eliza Van-Le
for permitting her slave to 60 at large.
Patrick Haley, from Rockingham county,
charged with stealing horse, Of the value oi
Sl2j, from Jno. n. Hill, of Harrisonburg,
was examined and discharged. .--.
Joseph Parrish and William Kinstry, who
were convicted some months since before the
Court and sentenced to pay fines, were dis
charged the Court being satisfied that they
were utterly insolvent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

THE New CoNET The comet lust discover.
ed by NJ. Thatcher, is said to be plainly visi.
BILE to the naked eye. Star -gazers will find i
in the quadrangle of the Clipper" in the
Great Bear-a haZy star, nearest the brightest
of the four. 1t already shows a tail three de.
grees long in the telescope. / moves rapidly
from the Northeast, and in a few days will
be conspicuous.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

GETTING THE LEvEEs Three villains have
lately been seen cutting the leyees near
trIars' Point. Miss. 1t is said that the water
has spread about three quar- ters OF a mile, and
but tor the fact thai the liver Is falling rap
IDLY, the damage 10 the crops would be i'm
mense. The latest report is that the depreda-
tors were pursued, fired upon, and drowned
There are others suspected OF participation III
this wicked warfare, and if found out, they
Will pay dearly Tor their wickedness.-.Htn-
phtS Bulletin, 9TH.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Attempting TO FIRE Home..--The arrest
of Watt. slave of the Danvile Railroad, and
John Hines, free, for attempting 10 FIRE a house,
on Saturday night. has been noticed. Yester.
day negro woman appeared as witness
against them, and her testimony was Of such
character that each were ordered thirty-nins
lashes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

THE Best JOKE OF THE SEASON They have
organized a Home Guard at Tonkers, n .
\. Perhaps it Will hardly do 10 judge of it's
character from remark of the witty Mr.
Sparrowgrass, who, joining the corps. said, ut
Is unders TODD that the Home Guard is not to
go 10 the wars, and not to leave Ionkers e1-
cept in case Of invasi0n.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Running from the Watch.-The Mayor yes
terday ordered punishment to be admin istered
to Albert, slave Of Daniel johnson for being
out after hours and running from the watch |;
to Peter, slave Of Jas. II. Mason, for the
same offence, and to Lewis, the property of
w. w. Weisigcr, for q like delinquency.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

REBEL FisH, 1T would appear that some OF
the fir,ny tribe have shown their patriotism to
the cause of the South by seeding from the
Northern waters few days ago several
fiue ckereI were caught from the Savannah
Packet wharf. These nsh have never been
known to visit our waters before. -ChafisstoR
Mercury. A4&a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Yesterday was real heat day to all In
tents and purposes Ifthe weather god strings
half dozen such together We shall be justified
in saying that the heated term has COM
menced. According to the Doctors there .is
very Lit tie sickness extant now
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Election.-Wm. o. Taylor. Esq. at q re cent
meeting of Company al" was unanimously
elected Captain Mr.. Taylor was formerly
First Lieutenant Of the corps, and an old ofi-
Ger of the R. L. I. Blues, and We have no
doubt he viii make very good commander.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

GEoRGIASs PAINTING FOR THE FIELD The
Augusta Chronicle says 'We learn that
Gov. Brown has received offers of ser vice
from 2l5 companies, exclusive of the first five
regiments, and still the offers are pouring in
every day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Pardomed.--Gov. Letcher yesterday ex.
tended Executive clemency to Beverly Dick.
inson, who Was condemned by Court in
Wise county to years imprisonment for un-
lawful killing -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

1fwsfered cato Sereics. The Henrico Ar
tillcry. Capt. j. II. Sands, e3 men, aad Light
Gusrd, OF Sidney, Capt +. u. Danss. % ussu,
were mustered Into service ysstsrday by Ne,
joy jos. Seldsu, Assistant Inspector 0sassal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14
KAsAwHA Corxrr.-The Kanawha Valley

AT the meeting held yesterday In this place,
Court, at Its mex session, to appropriate SlU,-
900 for the defence of the State, which we
think it will do Mr.. S. 1. Gabell subscribed
1000 bushels of wheat, which will, no doubt,
bring 81 80 per bushei next season. At this
rate Mr.. e Is donation would amount to ST.
6UO. Judge Summers donated elo0. and other
persons subscribed liberaliy. This, with the
t2.O00 subscribed hy the Bank of Virginia at
this place, viii amoppt % considerable sun
10 commence with.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Fast Driring-Without intending to name
any particular parties guilty Of the IN nsanely
reckless course of conduct implied in saying
that they drive too fast on the public streets
and highways, We may say that the practice is
now pursued with such praseworthy determi-
nation, that We expect soon to chronicle an in
quest over the body of some unfortunate per-
son, who has come to the termination OF bis
mortal career suddenly and disagreeably by
such means. The ordinance prescribes the
rate OF driving the streets, &c. and to violate
which subjects the offenders to certain pains
and penalties more agreeable in the eontefn-
plation than in the realization. Don't drive
too fast.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

The New Orleans Typographical Union
have established a fund for the benefit of prin-
ters who enlist in the armies of the Codfeder-
acy.
The American Colonization Society have
pos tpOned the departure of the Liberian
Packet, from Baltimore, to the first of Novem-
ber.
Lieut.. Brown, of the Niagara, who was ar
rested in Boston, has reached Memphis Ten
nessee. He was released by the Mayor of Bos-
ton.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14
- LAWkENCEs. MARIE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Practices in the Courts Of the city Of Richmond
Aad the counties OF Hsnrico, Hanover and Caro-
iin0.
He 10 also Notary Public and Commissfonsf Of
the United States Court Of Claims.
The partnsrship between Mr.. cHAnrAIB WHifs
and himself being dissolved. his once IL nov on
Ilth At . inst bsloW 0oddtn's Hall. 70 I-1y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

.Mal Michael III Clark QuarteTmaster OF
Eas as United States army, died In baltimore on
fhday .last, Of paralysis.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14
- NO YANkE HUMRU6..

49,
BRASS LETTERS FOR MILITARY CAPS made
10 order
Companies furnished very cheap by z. n.
LEWIS, the only
SOUTHERN BRAND CUTTER
IS THB CITY.
At CHAS. II. LANGLET'S tin store. Iath street.
between Main and Cary, Ricnmond, Va.
my g. ltn*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

A CRACK REaINBNT.-Col. Pettigrew, of
Charles ton, is raising regiment OF Mounted
Riflemen for service in Virginia. II is COM
posed wholly of picked men. each member be-
i:g REQ uired to furnish his own horse and ac-
con ntrements The regiment will be specially
pitted, il is said, against the +" Seventh" OF
New York. The organization OF Col. Petit
CREWS command, we learn from private
souree. was ex pected to have been completed
on Saturday last, when IL would Immediately
start for Richmond Baltimore American
The above is partly true, and AdJu tant Bar.
ker is now in Montgomery making the hnai
arrangements for the organization. Instead,
however, of being Regiment of Mounted
Rifiemen, 1t is to be Rifle Regiment. in
which the men are to combine the accuracy
OF American sharp shooters with the gym
nastic vigor and skill of the Zouaves. a por-
tion have already been drilled rs artillerlsts.
so that they may make use of the rified field
pieces Of which our enemies are lay ing in such
Il stock. Charleston Courier.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

Gen. Washingfon's Statue, on the Capitol
Square. is turned TO the South. Those who
pretend to administer the very large legacy
left by him to the American people, assert
that they are carrying out his policy. His
policy was national, and looked to the inal
greatness Of his whole country. Does the
subjugation of the best half Of that country
point in the direction of its final greatness p
The answer is easy. Were Gen. Washington
alive to. day, he would be just where his hon.
ored descendants are---fghting the second
time for an Independence which he hoped had
been finally secured. That's so.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

The DIcTAr0RsHTP.--I W ashlnSt ton Chron-
icJe, of Sunday last, says:
1t is stated, on undoubted authority, that
the officers Of the United States army cap
tured in Texas, aser the treason OF Twiggs,
who We're releasedpn giving their parole not
to bear arms against the Southern Confeder-
acy, will all be required to renew their full
obligations TO the Government. A refusal TO
take the oath will be met by instant dismis
sal from the service.
The Secretary of the Interior. II on. Caleb
B. Smith, has refused payment TO all persons
in the seeded States Tho claim com pensation
for taking the Census. He has also deter
mined TO withhold from all persons in the Sc
ceded States the benefit OF the Pension and
Patent Laws. These States have further de-
priyed'themselves of all ad dvantages resulting
from the Canal system, the Coast Survey, the
Pos tai system, &c.
Things that were anticipated by the people
of the "seceded States" will not astonish
them much.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

A Nan named Jas. w. Ford, said to hail
from Alexandria, Va, was sent to jail yssssr-
day by the Mayor, On falling to give sscarity
and be OF good behavior. Ford, who came
here, as he says, to enlist, was arrested ~
suspicious person. HowAs under the infnenee
Of fre-water ~ the time. W - -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

NOTICE.-The annual meeting Of
49, the stock holders Of the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company. will take place at
their office, in this city. ESDAY. the 2sth in
sta ut, at IL O. clock A. III.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

GEORGE G. EGGLESTON,
4 ATTORNEY AT Law, /,
VIII practice regularly in all the CoURTs
Of AMELIA and the adjoining counties
n B-COLLECTi0Ns promptly made.
EFAddress, Amelia Court house.
fe 2l-iAwamk
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14

yIRGIErA AND THE Confederate STATES
The proclamation of President Davis, recog-
nizing Virginia as q member of the Southern
Confederacy, has been received. 1t quotes
the Treaty or Convention of Alliance, often
sive and defensive, which was concluded and
signed at the city OF Richmond on the 24th OF
April, and says
Ind trhe-e1s The said Treaty or Convention OF
Alliance has been duly ratified on both parts:
Now, therefore, be il knewn that j, JEFFERSON
Davis President of the Confederate states o;
America. have caused the said Trea'y or ConVen-
ton of Alliance be made public, 10 the end thai
he same, and every clause and article thereof,
may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by
the Confederate States and the citizens thereof
-~ In witness whereof ] have hereuuto set
3Ls my hand, aud caused the seal of the Con-
t-- federate states TO be affixed, at the city OF
Montgomery, this eighth day ot Ma A. D. lo5t
ISIgnedl JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By be President
IsignedJ K. TooaBs, Secretary OF State
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

DR.. W. w. COGGIN having bsen
~ appointed resident phy-ician at Belle
vue Bospitai, offers his professional services to
the citizens of Richmond, especially those OF
Church and Union Hills.
Office ut the Hospitat. nv l3-At*
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DIR. PiCOf has remoy ed his office
~ to No. sWall street. ap 2a-lm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-14
BUSINESS MEETINGS.
OFFICE VA. F. AND MARINE ms. CT

SOTICE.-The annual meeting OF
49, the Stockholders of the RICHMOND,
FREDERICKSBURG and POTOMAC RAILROAD
COMPANY will be held at their Office, in the city
of Richmond, on WEDNESDAY. the 29th inst,
at IL O clock N. e. w. MACMURDO,
my Atd Treasurer.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-06

VPeu ig, arms But the spirit which had no.r-J
sinr % 9 deeds OF daring at length brof rS
SION o, sloGef his manifold sutferin0s 0soke under
once 'o'n rohn.t IN n1fSgh surely had done it wor
energies cIoudsd 36ss, 6sSs, poverty stricken hi Ii.
agonized with yearningfed' his mind and
sofia yearning, alas nevefrng,. his heart
his life-time-he died a martyrttls native
OF that land be loved with such pasted in
unselish and devoted love. -
Never was there man more unobtrusiv'
of greatness he really possessed-more un
| complaining of his sad reverses-ot create
fortitude to beaT deslitution and adversely
of brave, or more generous soul-of a gentle
disposition, or whose heart beat with pure
love of country than Terence Beilew Nc
Manus.
To us he has left duty to perform. Tt
you and all of US who knew his worth an(
could properly estimate the value of his sacri
fees. Let us send, to repose in some greer
and hallowed spot in that land he loved ST
well, the bones of this martyr-to that deal
Islaud, the Mecca of his aspirations, of his
worship---all that remains Of this weary and
brave pilgrim. 1t is the least we can do fol
him who died trying TO do so much.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-06
MistelIaneous.
Notice 40 Contractors.

S,EALED PROPOSALS., for the completlon oI tne m
= foundation and basement story walls, 10 the hs.ens
III the swinging line 0f the window arches o. tiie
CAPITOL as authorized by an Act Of the leg
auleudatlry of an act 20 provide TOR the
of he state Capita in The City Of sacramento' ap-
proved May the 2Ot 1851 said work being ne % sanS
as heretofore CONT acted % be performed ~ hichaei
Fa~rsr viii be received by the Board Of Conmisslon-
ara AZ The ltoveruors office, ia said city from and AZ
H.. t Igth dav of Juu7 f-6I, until the 4th day Of Ju-
lv fs6e at 10 O'Clock, ,. NJ said foundation to be
Construct a and basement 20 be sreciod in Accord
ance with plans and specifications adopted by said
Commissioners and 10 be at the office OF the su
nerintendent on the Capitol Grounds In the city %
Sacramento during the above mertoned period. All
M r,s, he sealed up and directed to the Board OF
Commissioners appointed TO contract ior the ereeuon
~ 10 stafe Capito at the Office Of the Governor, and
,h s. win be- opened bY said Commissioners in the
Assembly Chamber Of the present Capitol building, as
10 o,ciock NJ on Wednesday July 2fih, lsbl. .
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject an
bils or anv one or more bids when IN their OPINION
tbe same are uureAsonaby high, or when the piuuel
shall fail to give satisfactory BONDS ior the lailsu
performance of his contract, or when IN their opIou
the best interests Of the State require The Feecuon VI
| such bids. ,r
Each bid must he accompanied with good ana sul
gcient bond tn the SUN Of sixty TN usand douAs he
work to be commenced Immediately AFTER the signing
Of The contract, and 70 be completed in eight mohs
fbe attention OF all those making bids Is called te
NO Act proyidipg for the construction ot me e'iu
Capi:ol. approved March 70 h, 1850, and to the AZ
| smendatory thereof, approved May goth, le6l'
/ BY order Of the Board, , .-,--.
| iuncls I'll g j. TOkBEHV y.