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The hydraulic press., 1861-01-26

A BRILLIANT young gentleman remarked
toalady with whom he was bowling, ~ think,
miss, that you would make a capital baker,"
Indeed, sir, why?" because you make
such excellent rolls
The hydraulic press., 1861-01-26

Wood and Lumber Yard.
CLARK g. co. have extensive Wood and
q Lumber Yard at the corner of Cherokee and Res
ervoir streets by the terminus of the railway. Every
kind of sawed lumber is kept always on hand. and
large or small demands can he instantly supplied
Fire Wood. either oak pine manzanita, green or
dry for sale in any quantity and Will be delivered at
short notice
Orders can be left at the Yard, or at the Office on
Main street J.F. CLARK.
Nov 10, 1859. IF j. B.JOHNSON.
The hydraulic press., 1861-01-26
LIST Of PRyzEs:

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The hydraulic press., 1861-01-26

A EAN who marries a frivolous, snowy
woman, faneies he has hung trnket around
his neck, but be soon finds it a milestone?
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

INFLATED EDIToRs.-The New York Black
Republican editors have taken the business of
planning the cam mp2ign into their own hands,
and while none of them go to war in person
they exhibit consummate military sagacity at
a safe distance. The heroic General of the
Commercial Advertiser says:
GOULD balloons not be successfully en-
ployed 10 carry on offensive operations against
the insurgents To dispatch half Il dozen OF
those celestial visitors over q camp at night,
each dropping a shower of com pliments in
the shape of hand grenades, might do more
execution than rs many Paixhans in a whole
day. The enemy's lights would afford an cx
cellent mark to aim at, and, these disappear
ing, the noises arising from a camp would
answer an equally good purpose. Taking a
few hundred weight of such missiles as bal
last, the vessel would OF course ascend rs sh q
lightened her cargo until completely out OF
sight and danger.
What physical or moral reason exist against
the employment of balloons for offensive op-
erations in war? We can conceive Of none
And how easily could the insurgents be driven
| from positions like Harper's Ferry, where
they can scarcely be assaied in front, by a
few such nocturnal visitations. Death could
be streWn around from the source beyond the
reach OF human vision, and with almost alb
solute safety to the operator. Even failure
would only result in the loss of few thou
| sand feet of carburetted hydrogen gas. Why
not try it?
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

BEaIsNIya TO COUNT THE CosT The tre-
mendoUs war debt which has already rolled
its frighttui proportions up before the eyes of
the people, even now alarms the Republicans
themselves, who are not easily scared at such
things, and they evidently begin to feel =
warning instinct that a terrible debt-which
must fall in direct taxation upon the people,
and for which the Republican party will be
held responsibilities accumulating, and will
roll on until the party is entirely crushed be-
meath its degrading weight. A special dis
patch to the Tribune says that "Mr. Chase
has begun to count the cost of that which the
Government has undertaken" The dis patch
goes on to say that "the expenses of the War
Depar tment are enormous - and that "it is
authorities, that the recent action of New
York and other State authorities, is not en-
dorsed by Government"
The pulling and hauling of Weed and Gree
ley, who have undertaken TO manage the mil
itary affairs OF this State on their own hook,
with bands of rival jobbers and spectators,
have greatly embarrassed the Government at
Washington, and are feartuily increasing the
expenses of the war. Heaven help the poor
people who will soon have to be taxed direct
~ to pay for all this. The three States OF n.
York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, have
given and loaned to the Government almost
fourteen millions 9f dollars, and the way
things are going on, thirty OF forty millions
more will soon fall 10 the lot OF these three
States alone to contribute. The interest oi
these debts will be q mortgage on the sweat
and muscle Of our people, and upon genera
tions of their offspring ~ 7. Day Book
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

ALL HONOR TO OH BBpFoRD.-The noble re-
Spouse which old Bedford has made to the
call for volunteers, is worthy of all praise,
and richly entities her 10 place In the front
rank with those counties which have so lib
orally sent forth their sons for the defence of
our beloved country. The services of three
Bedford companies were the first that were
rendered and accepted after the Governor 8
call and since that time new organizations
have been gotten up in every neighborhood,
until now almost every abie-bodied man in
the county is a member of some volunteer
company. Six companies from the noble old
county are already in service, five more are
ready TO march at a moments warning, and
two more are being gotten up, which will be
organized In a few days. Thirteen companies
in all, it will thus be seen, old Bedford has
sent and is ready TO send to the war-a mum
Der eq ual if not greater than has been sent
by any other county in the State. All honor
to the noble old county .--Lynchbwrg Repub.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

THE NEw YORK VOLUNTEERS In New York
city, on Monday last, some of the Third regt-
ment OF volunteers from Albany became dis
satisfied at the quality and quantity OF the ra-
tions, and gave vent to their feelings by pitch
ing stools, tables, plates and other eating
utensils, together with the provisions,
on the floor, and using at the same
time the coarsest language and the most
Vulgar threats against the contractor. The
grossest INSTRUMENTATION was exhibited by
these men, the whole floor being literally COW
cred with pieces OF meat, bread, &c, broken
dishes and cups, the officers apparently having
no cor troll over them. The Polish company
located in the Park, are also getting rather
trouhIesome. On the PRONUNCIATION of the or
der, decreeing That they are TO form part OF
the Firs. Regiment Union Volunteers, the
men began to grumbie, and one Of them, whose
name could not be learned, being more noisy
than the rest, was ordered 10 theguard house,
when his comrades attempted TO rescue him
The guard, however. oyerpowered them, and
the cuiprit was safely loc ked up.
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Tomorrow is the day TO which all Balti-
moreanS look forward with great anxiety
the 23d of May, and the old CommonVy wealth
will bid adieu TO once glorious Uni0n, now
polluted by Il Lincoln, a Seward ana a Chase.
N Ell viii look each other in the face, and sigh
with heavy hearts at the rending asunder of
your noble State from poor, do wn- troddan and
chained maryland; but, although will be-
sc parated geographically, our hearts will re-
main in the bosom OF the home OF him who
was ''first III war, first In peace, and first in
the hearts OF his countrymen.n Virginia viii
soon be peopled by nearly all of the +. Il.
Nj. 8. ALREADY, some OF the old stock have
left for Richmond; finally, no one Will be left
in the IN onumental City" but the political
trickster and euigrant Yankee, TO witness the
decay of one of the finest cities In America
the fruits of placing her in an unna atural posi-
ton, Tor the sake OF their irrepressible patriot
ism, {party purposes and fnercenaTy ends
Nothing of interest has tranSpired here late
ly {; occasionally 4 drunken soldier may be
seen the streets. Their audacity is becoIn-
ing more and more astounding every day. To
give you an example poor little news boy,
whilst vending a paper called 1ne South, was
kicked pretty harshly by one OF these besotted
dogs, for merely Offering him one. But they
Will soon find out the difference between Il
people nnaFmled and sold to their enemies, and
people fFirginiansl armed and ready "to well
come them with bloody hands 10 hospitabe
graves Tie military of our city have en-
tirely disban6ea, and you will be- able TO find
in Virginia large represents tions of each of
our military companies. L can Souch for the
mettle o. the Independent GrayS, Law Gray
and the Mary land Guards. The first men
toned drill like clock work, aud Capt CLARK
Ia Virgnian) is Just ''the boy for tanning
| Yankees" " The Law Grays viii fight from
the sword co. ami tue Maryland Guards are
| crack soldiers. The Eye Openers will soon be
with you KEEN CUTTER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

A LOSING GAME.-The Northern holders of
the Mississippi Central Railroad bonds did
not make anything, butt on the contrary, 1t
appears, were losers by the arrest OF Col.
Walter Goodman, President of that road, in
New York. He addressed the citizens of Gre
NADIA, Miss, on the night OF the l4th inst
The Rural Gentleman says
He gave, as we learn, an Interesting ac-
count of his arrest in New York as q spy, his
being taken before Gen. Wool, the overhaul
ing of his baggage, his release, the watchings
OF the enemy after his release, and his return
with the money he had taken with him to pay
the bonds of his road.
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Alttmon0 Qispatrt.
SATURDAY MORNING. MAY Is, lse
DIsPATfH CORRESPONDENCE.
PsrERsBeRG, Thursday, May 2:

iBIEEsBERG, iHursday, may I'd.
Our citizens were astounded this morning
az IL by peal of thunder from q clear sky, by
the intelligence OF the death of Captain q. +.
Fisher, OF the Petersburg Cavalry. Not a
week ago this splendid company left the city
for the field of duty at Norfolk and this af
ternoon the lifeIess corpse CT The es teemed
commander was brought back, accompanied
by his eompatriots in arms. II is difficult to
realize change which has heen so sudden
The body was received at the depot this af-
ternoou by the Home Guard, Captain Potts;
and the Home Cavalry, Captain Panniil. 1t
was Il most solemn and afiec ting spectacle to
witness the procession moving slowly through
the streets, the corpse being prece0ed by the
| companies Just named, and followed By the
| members OF the Cavalry, on foot, who had
come 10 pay the last solemn rites to their late
| chieft3in.
| Capt. Fishers death was tragic in the ex-
| treme. 1t was noticed yesterday afternoon
| that he was laboring under unusual excite
nent, with decided alteration OF the mental
| faculties; and his company WAS ordered from
| Craney Island to SGfoik with directions that
| he should be sent home from thence, 10 enjoy
| IL respite from tne cares Of military dDty.-
! When they We're within half "a mile OF SSuf-
| folk, and at about half past O'Clock this
| morning, he destroyed himself with his own
| hands by firing two pistol balls into his abdo-
| men and one INTO his temple.
| Capt. Fisher was in the very prime Of life.
| For number of years he has been Cashier OF
| the Exchange Bank, which, under his admin
! istga ton, was one Of the safest and most
| popular institutions III the State. lie was q
| most accomplished man Of business, and en-
| ioyed!n an unlimited degree the confidence OF
| tha mercantile classes Of the city. The funeral
| services viii take place to- morrow afternoon
at o'clock, at the First Baptist Church
! Rev. Mr.. Keen, pastor, OF which MIR. Fisher
| WAS q member.
| Yesterday afternoon the Common Council
| of Petersburg adopted n resoiu ton OF consid
! cradle Importance. All male citizens remain
ing in the city, be tween the ages of l6 and so,
are req uested to enroll them selves for ac tive
| dnty 1T home, in some military ompany.-
Drec tions are given for obtaining full list OF
! all such persons. This is certainly wise
| step; for all who enjoy the protection of the
| laws should lend their aid IN promoting the
| public security.
| The election passed off o-dsy quietly. The
| vote was large considering the number ofaT,b-
sent perEOnS. Mon CGCR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

BRAvB BoY.-A correspondent of the Pc
tersburg Express, giving an account of the en-
gagement at Sewells Point, says:
The GOODNESS and bravery of i young Geor-
gian, about seventeen years of age, a member
of the Columbus Light Guards, ought not to
be passed over in silence. Something needing
attention at the InuzZle of one of the guns,
then in position poin ting through the enbra-
sures, the little fellow, with the GOODNESS and
deliberation of veteran, in the face of the
shot and shell which were being poured upon
the battery, walked out upon the gun, put in
order what was wrong, and returned as coolly
and deliberately as he went out. l regret be-
ing unable TO record the name of one SO brave.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

MoRg FIcTIns Some Of the best citizens
of Washington county were yesterday arrest
I'd without law, State or Federal, human or
divine, and have been Incorporated In the 81.
Louis arsenal. Private houses were entered
and searched, and private property was seiz7
ed, and all the rights which the citizens OF
this great country supposed themselves TO
possess have been disregarded and violated
by these bands of maranders.
We have no heart to enter further into de-
tails These are reserved for future history
ST. Lonfs Journal, l7th.
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K. Nav %. 1891


One of the most painful results in the his
tory OF the present war occurred near this
place this morning. a : l telegra phed you,
Capt. G.. +. Fisher, of the Petersburg Cavai-
~, shot himself dead this morning with 81
pistol. while on the march with his com pany
TO this place. The removal Of the company
10 some point accessible TO Petersburg had
been procured by the inferior officers with
the hope that Captain Fisher might be pre-
| vailed upon 10 return TO his home IN that city,
! it having become apparent, during the last
| few days, that, from alteration OF mind, he
! had become unfit for his position. He ex-
pressed himself highly gratitied when the
der was received, and gave orders TO march
Immediately from the neighbOThOod of Crauey
Island, " here his command had been posted.
! about 10 o'clock last night they started for
! our capaCious and beautiful Fair Grounds,
| and abOut quarter past O'Clock this morn
| ing, when within one mile OF the quarters,
! he startled hrs men by the preparation Of the
horTld deed An inquest was held early this
morning, the fading of which was as fol-
| lows That christopher +. Fisher, Captain,
| &c, while riding in his position 10 the right
| OF bs company, shot himself dead with three
| pistol shots, TWO Of which penetrated his
| chest, and one the right pie Of the head.
! need not speak TO your citizens OF the tern
integrity and moral worth Of Capt. Fisher
| To Others may simply say, that no event has
ever occurred in the history Of Petersburg
| that produced profound an impression
| there us this will. Capt. + was an intelIi-
| gent and active member ot ne i .ptist Church
| Cashier of the Exchange Bank, ana was uni
| versaily respected ana esteemed-the right
| mau IN the wrong place.
! An engagement OF some sort is now going ora
| near here. ! hear the report Of 4 brisk cam
| nouade while l write. Our election goes on
| quietly. Foo
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

STATEMENT OF THE DAHLoEEGA MINT, Ga
The deposits of April amount to 322 10 oz., and
consisted entirely Of Georgia gold bearing a
net value Of 6lel 80. This Is heavier amount
of work than fell to the lot of either of the
preceding months in this year. and much
higher than the corresponding month of last
wear. 5fe
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

FLoRA TEMPLE AND PRISoEss great
trial of speed between these beautiful animals
took place on Tuesday, at the Fashion Course
l.. I. The trot was TO wagons, for a stake OF
$500, mile heats, the best three in five and
was won by Flora in the first three heats
Time--2:3af. 2:s4i. 2:Ssf. Only about 1900
persons were present.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

ARRIVAL or ARMs.-EIeven cases of Enfield
rifles arrived a. New York In the kangaroo
sia, but telegrzphic dispatch from St. Johns
Newfoundland, noting her passing Cape Race
adds that - large amount Of war materia
WAS rendered as freight for the Persia, bul
was refused
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

AsHlhulUN. N. u. May
Yesterday the Washington CIrays,'' Ga ps.
7. Sparrow, numbering one hundred OF oar
best young men, We're presented with a beau
tiful stand of eolors, mum beTing nine stars il
the blue field, made by our young ladies, and
presented by one of their number, Miss T..
Hoyt, who made one Of the most soul. stirring
and patriotic speeches ever heard. Scarcely
dry eye iii the large coGcourse OF citizens
and soldiers could have been tonEd, and W ner
in clear silver tones she bade them ''bring it
back unsuIlied, come not at all, - the man
~ bosom OF every Gray might be seen to
swell, and flashes of vengeance sparkle from
every eye.
When that flag trails in dishonoT the Grays
will be all dead! Capt. sparrow, in few
eloquent remarks, received the flag in true SOL
der style, gave the Grays ten minpte to say
good bye 10 dear ones behind when they We're
marched to Brooks wharf where lay the
steamer "post Boy all ready to take them to
our sea-coast, where they are ordered by the
Governor for defence.
Two more companies are here now, waiting
for orders, and hoping they may, when they
come be for Virginia. One OF them, Il rifle
company, are rare specimens OF pine knot
country; fully as quick 10 ignite, and quite as
durable. H.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

THR ATLANTIC CABLB.-Portions of the At
lsntic cable reco vered show not the siightes1
symptom Of decay or deterioration in ths
gutta percha. 1t has been subjected to severe
electrical tests, and, on comparison with the
tests of the cable 1t left the gutta perch ha
works three years ago, it is found that there
has been an actual Improvement in it's eondi
ton since it was laid down.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

WHEAT CRoP.-We have made diligent in
quiry of our planting friends in regard to the
prospect of the wheat crop, and are gratified
to learn that there never has been as good a
prospect for an abundant yield 1t is said that
the present crop in this section will be at Ieas
one third more than that Of last year. .-chero.
keS ({ia. .M9natd iaeer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

A NICE DowRY.-N'iie Sina, of Vienna, the
daughter of the weaithiest banker in Europe
after the Rothschilds, is about to marry a
German Prince, and receives as dowry the
bagatelle of twelve millions of francs With
economy and good habits, they will perhaps
be able to get along and be happy on this sum
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

FIsHIss ExTRAoRpIHARY.---On Saturday o
marty of boys, while fishing In Jones Falls. at
baltimore, fshed up d new musket. The fact
being made known to several gentlsmen, the
mace was dragged aud over twenty addition.
Al guns recovered. They are OF Harpsr's Fer
~ make, and cap locks.
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SUMMER RESORTS
- u COYNER'S WHITE
4EAV AND BLACK SULPHUR AM
tesHS 1s NAIY2EATE SPRly

stMi 'ofAEfS'fs. lsS Sf.sk W.T. sk.H1EsgsAsp
is.3S MALT BEAT SPRINGS.
Ih.- WATERING -PLACE viii be ..pen for the
reception Of visitors on the 2efE OF MAY ills
situsted on the line snd In full view Of the Sir.
ginis and Tennessee Rsiirosd, about half mile
from Bensaekrs Depot, Rea noke, Va, stwhieh de-
pot an OMNIBUS viii always be found wsliins,
on The arrival of the cars, TO convey passengers
t. the Springs.
These white and Rl2ck sulpbur Waters have
effected numerous eurts The White suiPhur,
aggravated cases Of dyspepsia, SERIOUS shset9ns S
OF the liver, kidneys, and bladder, generai de-
blity ard especially diseases OF the nervous sys-
tenn, and those diseases peoallsT TO females. ne
Black sulphur, all kinds Of diseases Of the skin,
aggravated cases Of tetter, and other corrapsicns
Of the skin.
The accommodations are eau ual 70 any 70 be fou I'd
IN the mountains Of Virgins, and the TABLE aEd
ATTENDANTS Of the most satisfactory character,
together with a fne BAND OF MUSIC, and every
attraction usually found at hrst-elass Watering
Placesas to all of W hieb beg leave TO refer 10
the large number Of persons who have heretofore
visited the place.
BOARD Will be reduced to $50 Per month for
families children and servants half price
There is also q TELk6 RAPH OFFICE here,
which communicates with all parts Of the eoutn.
j. A. HEEEELFINSkR.s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

The smail-p -pox has made tts appearance
among the Pennsylvania troops eneampsd
outside the fort, ~ Baltimore.
Miss Uushman sprained her foot whila play.
ing Romeo In Worcester, on ThaEsday, And
flashed the part IN great pain.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-25

ss-.-A,s. THE PUBLIC Is hereby Informed
r = that Dts. A. L FETlCOLAs aud ST GRO.
EEAtHV have aeFociHted themse yes with the
view o. practising SURGERY ana MEDICINE, in
tG.r CITY acd the surrounding country. Their
,.aes if undorthe Ballard House. pr. PETIC0-
las residence is at the Carlton Honse. DR..
IEACHY's, on Grace, between 9Th 4Hd 9th sts
A. & PET!COLAS, II. D.,
ST. GEO. PEACHY, ii. d.
E-ehm4ro, VI. hnt.i =, lhel. Al aU-lM
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-, 4AyyRE%CE ). NIARYE,

.---z,-a IAygREECE 5. NtARYE,
tf-tlb ATTORNEY AT Law
pEslriees n ths C0uTts OF tbs city OF Richmond
tad tH' Counties OF henrico, Hanover Gad Caro-
lire.
BE is so Notery PabIis and Commissiouer o.
the IB..ul States Cont Of lards-
the pattRsT-hip bet@eep Ar JHA9TATE WHITE
and himself being dissolved HE Office is now OH
l3tn - inst helov- GnidIa'r Hall fs Ia--fv
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
O.. May 2Ist. 1861

DRY GOODS
We have in store, and offer for sale, a large
stock Of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY dooDs-
comprising In part
40, rs snds-4 0zNABURGS,
BROWN SHEETiNGS and sHIRTINGS,
STRIPED and PLAID oZNABURGS,
DENNIS and SEEETfNGS STRIPES
COTT0NADEs, BURLAPS, LINEN DUCKS,
PRINTS. LAWNS, DEBAGB. 4
LAVELLA CLOTHS, POPLINS, ALPACAS,
IRISH LINRNs, WHITE CAMBRICS,
C0L0RED CAM8RICS,
With general stock of GOODS suited TO the sea-
son, and 10 " hich ask the attention of whole
sale buyers. ELLETT DREWRY,
No. IL Pearl street,
my 22-st Richmond, Va.
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- GEgtS. III. DIAIrIoGk,
fs~> = ATTORNEY AT Law
"doe, No. Law Building, Franklin street.
Eicl lpnnd. Va ub 30-sm*