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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

The Bethel Sunday Scsoot.-This commend
able enterprise Is succeeding admirably. In
two weeks the scholars have increased from
40 to 1870. The house is, indeed too small for
the convenient conduct of the school. The
upper story of the building Is yet an an unfin-
ished condition, and is likely to remain So
despite the efforts of the worthy Chaplain
Rev. +. j. Boggs, unless the citizens take the
matter more seriously to heart. We have
many public spirited gentlemen. and ladies
too. whose attention has not, possibly, been
directed to this enterprise, who could render
valuable assistance. The sailors attend well
and seem greatly interested. The reading
room will soon ho furnished, and the Chaplair
Is now ready for contributions in this quarter
Don't let it fail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

PIRATES AND THE CooLIE TRADE.-The Hong
Kong Trade Report, of January 14th, says
that at that time there were no less than three
foreign vessels loading on that coast with
Coolies for Peru or Cuba; and as the anchor
ages chosen are noted pirate -haunts, there was
little doubt that most OF the vic tins were the
crews of trading vessels captured by the lat
ter. The cupidity of the pirates is strongly
tempted so long as the Cooie ships pay from
$50 to $40 for each captive. This nefarious
business is denounced by the Trade Report,
the encouragement given to piracy and the in
jury inflicted upon commercial interests.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

A NOVEL INSURANCE CAsE-A clergyman
insured his MSS. sermons in the Ktna Iu-
surance Company some ten years since. In
moving into another house at Lockport, New
York his log hut. in which the MSS. sermon s
were left behind, was burnt; he went to the
company for the insurance money, which was
refused, and an ac tion resulted. This defence
was that the sermons were yaluelsss, and not
orthodox; the old gentleman produced wit
nesses who ties titled that the sermons had
done them good the judge was unable TO de-
eide the pecuniary value OF O sermon, but tho
jury gave q verdict of $1,000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

ArrestS.-From Saturday to Sunday morn
ing the watchmen effected numerous arrests,
including the following: John Mosippia, for
getting drunk. drawing a sword-cane and
threatening to make daylight shine through
the body of Mrs. Mary Sazarina, was held for
Court; also Michael Shannon, for
beating his wife and causing her TO startle the
neighborhood with the cry of murder. In ad-
groes, charged with minor offences, were pun :
ished in the usual way Among them were
VIM. IL. Green, who, claiming To be free, was
found with John w. Atkinson, and tried 10
run from the watchmen. Mason, slave of A.
l.. Holiday, was acquitted OF attempting 70
abduct John Noker's hat by snatching IL OF
his head. Sam, slave of James Fisher, Jr.,
was punished for smoking in the street. Sun
day morning Edw Langley, of Baltimore, was
arrested on a warrant obtained by Morris
Fieckenstein, who charges him with TAXI ing
and keeping s. note belonging to him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

SEREyADE TO SENATOR WIGFALL.-Senator
Wigfall, of Texas, was serenaded, in Baiti-
more, Friday night. He made a speech in re-
ply, of which the following is an extract
The people of the South had seeded, and
he hoped those who listened to his remarks
would never make retrograde move
ment. They had been greatly slandered,
and it had been charged upon them that they
Washington; but for what purpose, when
they had Capitol of their own at Mont
gomery. The Congress of the Border States
looald not meet In Washington, no matter
what might be the character OF affairs and the
condition of the country. He regarded the
people of Marylan and Virginia as acting in
the dark and unmindful Of their best interests
and he at least expected better things of The
sons of the Old Maryland Line. tCheers.]
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Add Rri0a diar OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Aids O 90
TIE Sun GoIse Orr.-There are now more

THE Sun GoING OUT.-There are now more
spots on the sun than have been seen for
many years; some of these are visible through
u smoked glass to the naked eye. Several
stars-some of them of great briliancy,
which, from their ascertained distance, must
have been as large as our sun--have totally
disappeared from the sky and the question
has been raised among astronomers whether
the light and heat of the sun are gradually
fading away. As this would be accompanied
by the destruction of all the plants and ami
mails on the earth, it is rather an interesting
cues tion. The suns light and heat are dimih-
ished by the dark spots at the present time
above one per cent.-Stdtes and Union.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

The UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. Thomas
l.. NJ. Chipiey qualified as an attorney before
the County Court Of Hardy county, Va, on
Monday, the 4th inst. 1t IL the prac tice Of
the courts of the Commonwealth TO req uiro
of an applicant to practice to take an oath 10
support the Constitution OF the United States,
but, in this instance. Mr.. u. refusing TO take
said oath Ii was omit tied ~ F7s1f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

END OF A TRAdEDY Richard Eadden who
was shot by James McLain. (whose suicide
has been noticed,) at the Sprigg House, Wheel
ing, Va, on the 18th inst, died Of his wound
the next day. Before death, he heard OF the
death of McLain, and expressed much regret,
as they had always been friends before the
rencontre. This terrible affair was the result
of drinking. Both victims were buried on
| Wednesday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Bigamy VIM. T. Cummings was brought
before the Mayor on Saturday for committing
bigamy in this city, in marrying Josephine
Donnella, having previously intermarried in
Washington ID. c., with Sarah f.. Holds
worth. He was remanded for further trial.
Laws, well as people, - are various - be-
cause in Utah such an act would have CON-
mended the prisoner to Brigham Young as an
enterpriZng young man. Here enterprize Of
the sort is regarded in the light of an infrac-
tion OF law, and the victim of ardor and sus-
ceptbility is at one fell swoop deprived of his
privileges and made to suffer those pains and
penalties which usually affiict the penitenti
ally inclined.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Female Humane Associdtion.-Thi system
lied institution of charity is better known to
our citizens as the Female Orphan Asylum of
the city of Richmond. We would adventure a
word in its behalf, but hardly deem it neces-
sary, as the claims of the orphan are ac-
knowledged all over the world, and no where
meet with a more genial recognition than in
Richmond. The definite establishment of n
Female Orphan Asylum in this city has its
origin in the munificent bequest of Edmund
Walls, formerly Flour Inspector of this city,
who, in dying, erected a monument to his
memory in the gratitude of succeeding gener-
ations that we dare say Will outlive many a
storied marble monument.
The time has arrived when the citizens will
be called upon for their annual contribu tions
10 this noble charity. The annual report for
the year 1850 shows the expenses TO have been
$3, 453 Is. The number of residents in the
As vlum is sixty-a matron, assistant matron,
one sub-teacher, and fifty y-seven children -
These children are fed, clothed, and educated
at an average cost of $57 SO. The amount of
good accomplished cannot be estimated
.'If thou hast much, give plenteously; IL thou
hast little, do thy diligence ady TO give Of that
kttle for so gatherest thou thyself good reward
in the day Of necessity"
The Asylum is always open for the recep-
ton and inspection of visitors.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

PoLirIcAL.--The Norfolk Herald states that
a paper, signed by over 500 persons In the city
Of Portsmouth, has been sent to Messrs. Hol-
iaday and White, delegates from Norfolk
Union til the last link il broken;n and that
one equally as large has been sent TO General
Geo. Blow, delegate from Norfolk, with the
same request. s's4@f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Boy MURDER IN BosroS.-At Boston, on
Wednesday evening, q rough fellow named
little boys, struck one Of the number, named
Richard Orpin, six years old, over ths head
with a loaded whip stock, crushing In his tenn
pie and killing him. The murderer was ar
rested.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

SuIcIpE.-On Saturday last Samuel Myers,
of Jacob, of Carroll county, Md, committed
suicide by hanging In hts barn. He was in
good circumst tances, and leaves wife and six
children. The rash act Is attributed 70 ex-
element on the subjects Of religion and civil
yyar
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Secession at 4shlaad.--The citizens of Ash.
land, Hanover county made arrangements for
raising a secession flag last Saturday, and ST.
George Tucker was to make a speech on the
occasion. We suppose the affair came OF nc.
cording to the programme.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

81. Potrick's Ddy.-iest terday was the an
niversary of the birth of Saint Patrick The
day falling on Sunday all public notice OF the
event has been postponed until to-day, when
the Hibernian Society have a dinner and the
Montgomery Guard parade.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

SUDDEN DEArH-The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) OBJ
server announces the death Of Mrs. Jane Sex
ton. on the road between Greensboro and Tus-
caloosa, while journeying in the stage coach.
The driver having to pass over very rough
niaee in the road, and fearing that he might
upset, suggested to Mrs. s., that she had bet
ter get out OF the stage. He accordingly assis :
ed her ont. when, strange TO say, she died al
most Immediately after ieayinsit.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

THs LAKE NAvY.--The United States steam
er Michigan" which has been thoroughly
repaired duriag the past winter at Erie, Perm
syiyania, went into commission on the lst
instant, when Commander John U. Coster.
and her officers and crew, went On board for
this usual summer crniss. sThs Michigan WAS
70 leave Erie on the 18th.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

By THE THOUSAND ToSs.-One hundred and
fifty men have been for a long time past, and
are yet, busily engaged at the Waterviiet IN.
y Arsenal, as we learn from the Troy Times.
making gun carriages, preparing caps, car
tridges &c. Thousands of tons OF war ma
terial have been sent off from that station TO
Fort Pickens, Jefferson, Tortugas, and other
fortiflcations Shell, canister and grape shot
are being sent OFF to q fabulous extent, and
heavy gun carriages TO mount the forts have
also been quite plentifuily sent away.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Long MINDED Orators.-Time is money, said
old Ben Franklfn---a fact which some Of the
long -winded orators of the Convention and Of
the General Assembly seem to have forgotten.
Let them do their business and 90 home.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Raising the Baaner.--A flag of the Sou thern
Confederacy was hoisted on the University of
Virginia, on Saturday, by the students. No
less could have been expected of them ex-
ponents of Virginia sentiment
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

THfutre.-The lessees of this establis hment
having effected re-engagement with the
talen ted Miss Bateman, for a portion of this
week, our citizens will have another opportu-
nifty, tonight, of seeing her in the character
of Juliet. The entertainment will Conclude
with an amusiDp farce
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Man Dro,oned.-The body of drowned
white man was fished from the Dock yester-
day morning, by negro who was using a
skin net. 1t was found near the corner of
Goth and Dock streets, and was lifted ashore
1t was aseer tanned to be George Walker, who
used to be fnisher in Talbott's foundry -
Deceased fell into the water, it is supposed,
on Saturday night. He was aged between 45
and SO, and leaves a family. s.-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Public Speaking.-It was announced at the
meeting held at the African Church Friday
night, that Rev. Geo. w. Carter, of Texas.
would address the citizens of Richmond on
the current political topics, tonight at that
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

FLIaar OF WHO FowL.--Immense nocks Of
ducks and geeee were seen "Wednesday oytng
down the river near Portszneuth. THIS eight 10
considered by the weather wise - Indicative
Of 4 cold spell.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Wet.-Owing to rain yesterday, thechurches
were but thinly attended. For Tue same
cause walking was any thing but an agreeable
operation. |
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Wreck Of Canal Boat.--Mrs Barker, of
sScottsviile. Va, lost her freight boat by being
swept over the dam. at Maiden's Adventure,
on Saturday last Her loss is 81 900. Young
Thol1as Harris, of that neighborhood, was Sc
riously injured, but it is hoped will soon re-
cover. One youth was carried over the dam,
but held fast to bale ,of oats, and 1loated
down the river two miles before he was res-
cued
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

The ARMY OF THE SOUTHERN C0NFEDE-
RAcY.-The Army bill of the Southern Con-
federacy provides for an army of 10000 men.
The following is a tabular statement of the
number and grade of officers and men:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Veteran Members Of the. Oonveatfon.-Ex-
President Tyler, member of the present
Virginia Convention, was a member Of the
Convention of 1S2s-3o Samuel McD. Moore.
of the present Convention, was also a mem
ber of the one of 1s29-3o. But the veteran of
Virginia Conventions is Fleming Bowyer
Miller, of Botetourt. He has been a member
of all the State Conventions called since the
old Revolution. He first answered to the
Convention roll-callin ls2s-3o next in ls5o-5l,
and lastly in 1861. r..,.-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

An Erroneous Statement is going the ronuds
of the newspapers to the effect that the Hon
John Cochrane, of New York, was serenaded
on the night of his arrival in Richmond How
this report originated we are not prepared 10
say; but there is truth In it whatever -
Col. Lay, a gallant son of Virginia, was sere-
naded at the Exchange Hotel on the night al
luded to- and after he had appropriately ac-
knowledged the compliment, Mr.. Cochrane
was called on to make a speech by some per-
sons who desired to hear his sentiments on the
great questions of the day but the serenad-
ing party had no connection with 1t.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-18

Ercursfon to Pefsrs1wrgs "A number o. the
friends Of secession In Richmond paid q visit
to Petersburg Saturday night, to retarn tho
compliment paid them by the deputation from
the Cockade City, Friday night. The sxcur.
sionists, who numbered between three and
four hundred, carried S04th's Band along
with them, Hon. Roger A. Pryor going over
pot in Petersburg by an immense throng, who
gave them an enthusiastic reception. One
hundred and fifty cannon were fired, the AIR
resouuding with the cheering of the mul ultitud0
and the music of Felvy's brass band. A pro-
cession was formed and marched into the city,
carrying some sixty transparencies m line,
bearing various notices and devicss.--
OF nre- works We're used mp. Everything ana
everybody seemed to be iflfed with the spifH
| OF the occasion The Richmond guests were
introduced by Ro. X. Collier ESQ Addresses
were made by B. B. douglass, Wm II. Cor
don, Thos. I, Cropper, Uhas. S. Stringfellow.
| and others. The excursicnists, after heartily
enjoying themselves, returned to this city at
| y O'Clock yesterday morning, highly delighted
| with everything they saw. heard or did -
| Stealing a Horse Bat Meekins. a colored
nsh dealer, from Charles City, was put I'm the
| cage Saturday morning for stealing. two
weeks siace, an old grey horse, worth $40, be-
| longing 10 another colored brother, named
| Hilton Winston. The accused said the AMI
Dan,l Scroggins, who expressed q desire TO get
it of the street. Scroggins, since then, has
| been put in the Chain Gang. Meekins will
| be brought before the Mayor this morning -
| During Saturday, the Mayor heard the tes-
timony in the case at the watch house. and
ascertained the offence not to be felony. He
bailed Meekins in $3.50 for his appearance.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-25

CONGRESSIONAL PRoCEEDINGs,

NuNHhhRNnlONAh PROCBEDlNGS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3f.-Senats-Mr COlfax of In
diana, called up bis bill 10 relation to postal affairs
Mr.. Hamilton, of Texas. moved an amendmsnt
Mr.. Coliax wished to know from the member II the
State be represented expected remain in the Union
before eonsentng to an amendment moved by of her
delegation.
Mr. Hamilton replied that be did not consider she had
sufficient ground for going out and added that on re-
turning to his State be would bear testimony to the hon.
oraoe conduct Of Northern representatives towards
Texas
Mr. Winslow of North Carolina on account Of physi-
cal disability, declined to avail himself Of bis right
the floor for the purpose Of making speech.
The report Of the Committee of Thrty-thrce came
up.
Mr.. Rust Of Arkansas opposed its adoption, and gave
~ reasons for so doing
Mr.. Dunn, Of Indiana denied one Of Mr. Rusts posi-
tons.
Mr. Rust stated that he would meet the member else
where.
Mr.. Dunn explained that he meant nothing offensive
to the gentleman from Arkansas
Mr.. Rust demanded an unqualified retracton.
Mr. Dunn said he made such explanation as he felt
it hS duty to make.
Mr. Rust responded, every good and there the col
loQuy ended
employing the strongest towards the secessionss
He took ground against any alteration Of the Consttu-
ton, and made regular hgheraw and very denuDca-
terry speech.
The President filed the vacancies on committees caus-
ed by Withdrawals and designations
The bill for the improvement of Red River dis
onssed aud passed.
Tue Pacific railroad bill was taken up.
Mr. Crttendsn moved that Il be postponed, and that
in It's stead his resolutions be taken up. He remarked
that be had been falsely represented advocating in
secret session Of the Senate the coercion of the seced
ing States.
HIS motion was lost, by ayes 20, noes 25.
The Pacific Railroad bill discussed Till the Senate
went INTO Executive session.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

DEATH or Mr. DUNDAS-sECRETARY HOLr-MAMN0TH Me-
MORTAL FROM MASsACHUsErTs-EX PRESIDENT TYLER
ava EELLOGGs MISSION TO sPRINGyIELD-A CONGRESS
SIGNAL CHALLENGE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-Mr. Dundas Second Assistant
PostmSserGeneral died this morning after proracted
illness.
Mr.. Holt late Postmaster-General took leave of that
Department this morning, 10 enter upon his duties
Secretary of War
A committee from Boston, consisting of Edward Ev-
erett, O. Winthrop, Amos Lawrence, + s. Taby and
Charles L. Woodbury. arrived here last night in charge
Of mammoth Union memorial, bearing fourteen thou
sand Signatures.
FIX President TYLER Commissioner from Virginia to the
President arrived here this morning.
EK-Presldent Tyler, to-day had long, friendly, and
satisfactory uteryiew with the President Mr. Buchan.
expressed the belief that there would be no collision
between the Federal and State troops, during the
mainder Of his term, aud declared that he would
every effort prevent il; and preserve the poace-
Mr. Tyler will probably remain here till the meeting of
the Convention Of which be is to be member, C4th OF
February
The Senate in Executive session to-day, confirmed the
appointments Of Capt Hack OF New jersey Quarter
master in the Marine Corps
Judge Kellogg has returned from his visit to the Pre-
sideut elect In view Of what is understood to have
been the object of hs Journey his expression of opinion
that the Border State resolutions to what
IS demanded by public opinion considered significant.
Mr.. Rust, Of Arkansas, has addressed note to Mr..
Dunn Of Indiana in consequences of the hostile passage
between them in the House to-day which understood
TO bc OF the usual character in such cases.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-25

SrlnNG's Prepared GLUx-To have a flvorite piece
o. china clipped broken pet book with its binding
or' nee piece OF furniture fractured, il terrible and
euPestestroyirg uui,aHce. Not without remedy as
We can testify Mr. Spalding, who adv,riises his Pc
li'et 6ueiu The Prcss to-day sent OF yeser
CAV We devoted two hours 70 is practical application
-res-' tEo carved chairs completely restored, many
o-- aad cuds OF china aud glass made nc for use tat
'e,d map made Is good several daguerreOtype
eases renovated aud Old folio edition Of HerOdOtus
ana Homer, printed in the year 1890, whose antique
oo'i' literally boayi,l we're split made strong enough
" s, Tor another eentury or two. We might have men,
pea any quantity Of chldreus broken toys, but eaved in
-f in lonr al the Of them. This Prepared Glue
--e1 IS Liquid about thick as glue, and applied by
~--l, which accompanies each bottle is 80 ndisPen-
'''- De- house that wonder how We could have
gone without IT,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-25
LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.
OVER 4 MILLION IN SPECIE.
THE KING OF NAPLES ABANDONED BY THE FRENCH.
COMMERCIAL.

HALIFAX. Jan. 24-The steamship Niagara, from Liv-
pool the 18th, arrived to-day.
Sac brings : ESQ 600 in specie.
The estimated sales Of in Liverpool the day
which she sail d. vas - 600 bales of which 1000
to spectators aud exporters. The by the Persia
had caused all qualities 70 advance slightly. Hewitt
90. report advance OF Sd official qroat ong.
Orleans I %; Uplauds Ii.
Breadstutt- and provisions dull.
Consols 81 5-Sagl 81.
Il officially announced that the French fleet would
Withdraw from Gaeta the lg.h,
SECOND DISPATCH
HALIFAX, Jan. 2t-The sales of cotton for the week
amounted 10 sVty thousand bales.
Bullion in the Bank Of England had decreased FIVE
hundred and seventy seven thousand pounds.
Toe Bank OF France had decreased eightytwo thou
sand francs.
Money market unchanged.
Richardson, Spence Co say -four has declined 3D.
Wheat 2l3L Cosu g. Beef heavy aad slightly lower
Pork dull. Bacon declined Is Cotf,e quiet. Rice
dull. Rosin buOyant. Spirits Turpentine steady 1t
32a36s.
The Niagara viii be due at Boston Friday night.
The Be hive mills at Manchester have been burnt
Loss SlOOs0O.
All he important Chinese ports opened to trade
There no confirmation Of the loss OF allied vessels at
PelhO
Il is reported that Spain is about to occupy Pronchlle
fortress 10 consequence Of the nonfulhment of treaty
sipuatiOns
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-25
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

MILITARY AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRs-ADJoURSNEST OF
TIKI LEGISLATURE.
CHARLEsroS jan 24--The military services rendered
by the Caavbl Indians Of South Carolina have been
accepted by the Governor.
: Hon jeff Davis is nOS in this city.
Lieutenant Meade, of Virginia, has returned to Fort
Sumter.
The Legislature have appropriated $4,000 for carry
ing on postal communication if the Federal Government
discontuues the present arrangements They have also
appointed committee Of inquiry into what changes
are necessary in the banking system and currency OF the
STATE in consequence OF the change in ia political rea
tons. The Legislature will adjourn to morrow.