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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Lincota's Appoinfme ents DistastefMI.-A de-
monstration WAS made in Petersburg on Sa-
turday, with view OF notifying the new mail
agent on the Petersburg and Norfolk route,
that his presence was obnoxious; but q sub.
stitute happened to be on the line that day,
and nothing was done beyond communicating
the popular intentions to him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

The FISH TRADE.--Fishtown Is resumiDg
its wonted activity, to-day being the liyeliest
of the season. We regret having to say, that
the indications are untavorabie to the ca tch
of herrings, the 'run'' being very light, as we
were told. The receipts, to-day, have been
5000 shad, selling at Si2 TO SIS per hundred -
10000 herring, selling at from $40 si2 per
thousand, and abont 1900 lunches OF rock
and perch, at 20 cents per bunch. Considers
BILE quantities are being purchased for the
Baltimore market, and the back country. We
noticed ten fishing schooners lying at the
wharf, and others in the distance coming up.
Ateraadria Fa. Seatiaet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Going out Of Fashfoa.-Hoops having bee
ignored by the Empress Eugenie, her admirers
in this Republic are casting them OF. Several
ladies appeared on the streets Saturday usfnus
criEsline attachments. The mandates Of
fashion are as inexorable as fate, aud ar0
obeSA much more punctually than any Of the
Ten Commandments. If the women do con-
sent to divorce themselves from steel SUR
roundings, one thriving branch Of trade will
experience q shock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

THE EMPRESS EuGESIE is said to be In state
of perpetual terror about the condition Of her
soul. Her mind is tottering. At one moment
she is for setting out on pilgrimage to the
Holy Land, ut another she is absorbed in all
peror finds her in a state oil nervons affection,
as if life were an absolute burden to her.
The priests have told her that Providence has
assigned TO her a grand role. 1t is for this she
lives at the present hour. It is said that che
seriously doubts whether it is not her duty to
leave her husband and child and go into q
convent. " .ifs-5
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Unt0il!ing Tan6Iers.-On Friday last, Mr..
NJ. :. Broadus one of the workmen engaged
in pntting up winding stairway at the new
Trinity Church, corner of Broad and Goth
streets, lost his balance, and fell from the top
to the bottom of the steps, bringing number
of those that were loose with him, in his de-
scent. Our informant states that Mr.. Il.
lighted on his head, and aseribes that rea-
son why his injuries summed up to no greater
extent than rough jolt. More Christian in
feeling, we may venture the opinion that the
exemption from injury was the result of pro-
vidential interpostion. A similar tumble,
only the steps We're fast, occurred on the same
day at Mechanics Hall, in the case of a young
lady, who, in endeavoring to make speedy
escape from the vocNerous outpourings of a
Convention orator, tripped at the top, and did
not stop till several somersau]ts brought
her in contact with the landing. 1t was
found that no serions damage had been sus-
tanned, and the fair one was enabled to con-
tinue her strangely in uterrupted journey, with
only a moderate degree of help.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01
4 Spectacle "A large Gro wd. Yarieeated N fo

Spectacle.-Al large crowd, yariegated ~ to
color, assembled on 18th street yesterday af-
ternoon, to witness cock fight, which went
on to its termination, without any fnterfer-
ence from the police. We don't assume 70
pass judgment on the doings Of any class OF
bipeds, human or feathered, but may be per-
mitted to say that cock fight, in public
street on Sunday, is not especially calculated
to elevate the character of Richmond for
morality and good order
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Eastsr.-This festival in com n emor tion of
the Saviour resurrection. was duty observed
by the Protes tant Episcopal and Roman
Catholic Churches yesterday. The weather
was charming, and the attendance at the sew
eral houses Of worship was quite numerous.
In truth, it would be difficult to persuade u
devout chUrchman to refrain from participa-
ting in the beautiful service of Eas ter, with
It's inspiring anthems, let the wea ther be ever
so frowning. The Juveniles are now enjoy
Ing the few holidays which the season brings,
and a reliuq uishment OF their readers and
arithmetiCs in the yernal time of the year
does them no harm. RecoliectioDs which we
hope will never be effaced, lead us to syInpa-
thize in the joyful emotions which swell the
bosoms of the little folks at Christmas and
Easter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

yorE IN AsKASsAs.--The Little Rock Ca
zette furnishes the vote In the lste election m
that State. The Union vote was q, ,6z0; Se-
cession II ,927 Unie.. majority S,090. The
Gazette says that probably 20, eco did not turn
out to the election. The vote for the Conyen.
tion stood, "a ,4la; against II, ,s26 mAjesity
for Convention, IL, $50.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

GovERsoR OF TExsEssEE.--Among those
suggested for next Governor of Tennesses, are
Andrew Ewing, Parson Browniow, Major
Polk, j. Stokes. Exe Gov. CAIN pbeli, Mr.. Col.
var, and Gen. Zoiiic0ffer. Parson Brownl0w.
we believe, is already In the field ~ an inde.
pendent candidate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

HORRIBLE TEAgBpY.--A most terrible trage-
dy was enacted near Commerce, Miss, last
Tuesday, by which three persons lost their
lives. TN Mr.. By1ne's plantation, just back
OF Commerce, early on the day named, while
the negro quarters, he was approached from
the rear by four Negro men, one OF whom
knocked him down with a hand tick. While
down, Allen drew his knife. and two OF the
near, when they wers seized. and their rr throa.s
cut from ear TO ear. Another negro, very
powerful, then approached, and. catching Al
len by the neck, choked him, and dislocated
his neck from which he died almost instant
~. The two surviving negroes then ran on, :,
making taeir way up TO Harkel roads, about
twenty five miles below Memphis, where they
sole u skin and crossed the river, making
their way to parts unkn,wn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

4 meeting of members and friends of the
Young Mems Chris tian Association was held
at the 81 Prcsby terian Church. Church Hill,
on Tuesday evening. The President of the
Richmond Association took the chair and
made stirring address. Other addresses
were delivered, and il is hoped good iInpres-
sion was made i'll behalf OF this mode of pro-
noting the literary, moral, aud religious well
fare of Young men. L was gratifying to see
so large an attendance of young men, and OF
those who ought 20 feel q lively interest in
young men--we mean young ladies. These,
with their excellent mothers, graced the
scene, and lent animation ami interest to the
occasion. AS the result of the meeting, it is
hoped there Will be considerable number
vino will come forward to partake of the ben
eft which the Association Of Richmond at
ford or what viii be better that an Asso-
citation will be formed on Church and Union
Hills
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Trial for Higa,eay Robbesy.--Last week, a
servant employed at the Powhatan House,
named Harry Holmes, was arrested and car
riad before Justice Baker, for committing a
highway robbery accompanied with personal
violence, towards jim, q slave, owned by
Captain George W. Barker, whom be met on
the Plank Road. short distance from the
city, and after boating him, robbed him of a
silver VIC teh and a small sum of money. The
Squire sent the prisoner on to be tried by a
called Court for felony, and it will assemble
purpose. That Court commences its regular
term also to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01
Arpo1srxrsrs AND REmovALs.-Messrs. q.

APPOINTMENTS AND REMovALs.-Messrs. q.
Jackson and III. p. Leech, both of Iowa, have
been appoin ted to the first class al 200 clerk
ships in the Interior Department q. II.
Chatterton, of W., and --- Brady, of Penn,
have received appointments to frst-class
clerkships i'll the Census Bureau. J. II. Kel-
ley, a 81 400 clerk in the Indian Bureau, has
been removed. John ID. Blower, of Ohio, o
second class clerk, in the same bureau, has
also been removed. +. Minor, of Va, a first
class clerk in the Census Office, has also been
removed. A. s. Cox, of Ohio, u 400 clerk
in the Pension Bureau, has been removed. M
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

'I3oLD EorrHERs BuMnERs.n--A company
Of young men parlded in Portsmouth the
other day bearing the national Nag. and small
pennons inscribrd 3. S. b. The unfamiliar
Initials having provoked some inquiry. . cos.
respondent Erait4aed public curiosity BY stat.
niAcat0n 4 the 'Hoid 6oa!herH Bunsaersff .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Theatre The first week of Mr.. Couldocks
engagement proved highly gratifying to those
eral thing the audiences Were, numerically
speaking, encouraging TO the management,
we should like to see still larger throngs in
attendance the second week, which COM
mences night. The play announced is one
which will doubtless command attention. 1t
has never been performed this continent,
though in England il has met with nnquali-
fed success, and we have Mr.. Couidock's as
surance that it is replete with novelty and
beauty. As the great public is ever on the
lookout for something new, we suppose the
present opportunity will not be neglected,
particularly as ii can be found by seeking no
farther than the CHIMNEY Corner" We in
yite the readers attention TO the advertise
ment for to- night.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01
Important from Paris.

The Paris CORES pondent OF the New York
Times writes, under date of the 10th inst,
as follows:
The French and English governments are
fitting out 4 powerful fleet of war steamers for
the United States. The suggestion came from
England and France will furnish on her part
three of her first-class new frgates the Eng
lish contingent will perhaps be larger. The
precise object of this fleet it will be impossible
to toascertain, as it will probably sail with sealed
orders. We may surniSe, however, that 1t is
intended an audience for the struggle which
is soon TO take place between brothers and
friends in the United States-as sort of escort
of honor for the funeral of the Great Repub
lie. The idea is said to have been prov oked in
the English cabinet by the indignities offered
TO British subject or subjects in the Southern
States.
We do not suppose, of course, that the feet
goes out with any hos tile intent its ostensble
errand will be the protection of English and
French subjects. But it is the custom 10 send
fleets ''of observation" when any great war is
going on in Il foreign country, and while OBJ
serving, to pick up any little al dvantages that
may offer themselves or when the sympathy
of the fleet is all on one side, to send boats now
and then accidentally between the contending
forces, as England has twice done in the late
Sicilian war, so As TO protect suffering friend
at the right moment.
Spain, also, although not working in con-
cert with France and England is preparing TO
send to the waters of the Gulf Of Mexico Il
formidable force In men, ships and material
AT concert at the Tuilleries, two evenings
ago, the Emperor again had a long conyersa-
ton with Mr.. Faulkner on the present trou-
bles in the United States. His Majesty con-
| fined himself, however, to the asking OF ques-
tions, and did not express any opinions or SEN
timents OF his own. As the trouble grows
more serious, he 10 doubt finds il wiser to be-
come more diplomatic. But his silence, sup
| posing him to be well advised of the progress
| of affairs, is not a good omen in any sense. -
| Mr.. Faulkner was able to inform the Empe-
| ror, in reply to his demand to that effect, that
| Mr.. Lincoln had arrived at Washington, the
| news having been telegraphed through from
| Liverpool! that day.
| At this same concert at the palace high
| officer OF the crown said to al American Off
| cial $50 it seems your republic is going t.
| pieces ?" ooh, no, hope not yet,' was tht
| reply. Eyes, but it will. No republic has
| ever stood so loag, and never Will. Self gov
| ernment is Utopia, sir you must have
strong government as the only condition of
! long existence"
| The good people of Hayre have been graft
| fled with the sight of the Pelican Flag float
| ing AT the asthead of a Mobile ship, the Pill
| grim, now discharging cotton at that port
This flag was only hoisted as a show, how
|
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

EFFECTS or THE CoLp The cold snow and
freezes OF last week, the Portsmouth, {va)
Transcript says, has entirely destroyed AL the
fruit in Nansemond. The peach tr~fs look.
like they had been seorched, and the bloom Ii
entirely dead. Eariy vegetables and early
flowers have all been killed. 85
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Cosf or THE cosrEDERATE ARxv.--As near
az we can estimate from tables given, the sala.
riss Of officers, privates and musicians, to
compose the army of 10, ,4s3 men. authorized
by the recent Confederate act, will amount 10
about 93z0 0nQ per month. or, say e2, 900 per
annum. This 10, OF course. hui q part of the
axsreg6te, as forage, fuel, Qlartevs. tEAnsppr.
tallol, ariRss % ulpmsntss &e.. Ne - b. added
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

TARIFF RscsIrrs AT yieKsBraa. The yieks-
burg Wing OF the 10th states that ffom Aftsea'
hundred TO two Thousand dollars wers eol-
lected There the previous day, under the tari8
laws Of the new Contederacy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Trial for rCouaterJeiting.-The trial of Har-
vey Wash, for counterfeiting, began on Fri
day before Judge Lyons, was not concluded
on Saturday, and will be resumed to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Property Destroged.-The alarm of fire on
Friday night, between one and two O'Clock,
was caused by the burning OF u large framed
stable, located near Rockets. and owned by
Mr.. Vim. ii. Herbert, which was entirely
consumed, together with q fine mule and
horse; also, u new carriage and harness, and q
quantity Of feed, the whole amounting In
value To between FL 900 and $2 900, on which,
We believe, there was no insurance. The
flames made very rapid progress, but MIR.
Herbert was enabled to rescue several an
imals. The fire was the result Of incendiar.
ism.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Accident.-A hogshead of tobacco rolled out
of dray, Saturday on Main street, par
TALLY over a mule and darkey, but did nei.
ther any serious damage. Z.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Great fnrentfon.-Th shooting time piece"
advertised in our columns few days aeo by
John Hill Edwards, Jr., OF Coman's We'll,
oniy keep crow. and other birds h from paiiIns IN
up the recently PLAN ted corn, but viii also Fl
fectually "drive out, and keep OUT the bug
zing insects from dining -roms and other apart
ments, during the summer months. A little
further expansion of Inventive genius Will
undoubtedly produce weapon TO shoot
folly as Il flies"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01
Business AT CHARLEsroK.-The Chariest ton
Courier, of Friday, saws:

tUUTIeI, UI + IIudyf sHys- - \
We learn from the most reliable authority
that Agents, representing several very extern
sive manufacturing establishments in Shef.
field and Birmingham, England, are expected
; to arrive here in a few days from New York,
for the purpose of making temporary arrange
ments preparatory to the establishment OF
permanent agencies for the receipt direct and
sale of their wares. a.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Tae Soafasrn Flag.--The Nag Of the South.
ern confederacy was thrown TO the breeze In
Henrico county last Saturday afternoon, near
the yellow Tavern. at the head Of brooke
Turnpike. Quite u large numner of the citi-
Gems of the county We're present, aud some
went from Richmond to take part in the de-
monstration. Excellent speeches were made
by Mr. Douglas, OF the State Senate, James
Lyons, ESQ, and DIR. Magruder. As the nag
was raised 10 its position, three cheers and 8
s.tisern were given with hearty good will.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01

Serious 44ccident.--On Saturday afternoon
last, two Germans, while pretty well stimu
lated, drove out on the Brooke turn pike in a
cart, and, when near the toll gate, commenced
whipping their horse severely, which caused
him to start off at fearful pace, and they
were utterly unable to control the animals
movements. One of the men, named Benja-
min Thaler, was thrown ont at the rear of the
vehicle, and his head struck the ground with
brain. The other, named HultZbach, ptOhed
out in front, and a wheel went over his head +,
taking the top of it off, and producing most
CHASTITY injury Physicians who were sum-
could; after which HultZbach was conveyed
to the house of relative on 7th street, and
Thaler TO the Infirmary of St. Francis de
Sales. 1t was thought that the injuries of
both would terminate fatally.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-01
PRICE ONE CENT.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Renconfre.-The rotunda of the Exchange
Hotel was the scene of IN unpleasant rencon-
tire Saturday evening at O'Clock. II appears
that Mr. Hugh L. Gallaief, the owner Of an
extensive quarry, located on the canal, and
contractor for supplying Fort Calhoun rip
Raps} with granite, having had some pre- vi
gate from Elizabeth City and WARWICK, rela-
tive TO the stopp1ge of work on the fort re-
tcrred to, and at the hour named approached
Mr.. Segar, while the latter was reading a let
ter, and after accosting him, aimed blow,
which WAS warded off by Segar, who, sezing
G;allaher by the head, got it in "chancery,"
dealing thereon some very heavy blows with
q cane which he held in his hand. The par
ties We're separated, and the affair thought to
be at an end, when Galiaher drew a Derrenger
pistol, and fired The ball luckily only cut
through the lapel of Segar's coat, doing no
damage. The police then arrested Mr.. q. and
he gave bail for his appearance before the
Mayor this morning. Mr.. Segar was required
to enter into a recognizance for his appear
ance as a witness.
As an sddenda to the above unfortunate cir
Gums stance, we may add that Mr.. Gallaher,
while At his stone quarry yes terday, had the
misfortune to shoot himself through the low
er part of the abdomen, while carelessly
handling q pistol. DIR. Peachy and another
physician were summoned to attend him, but
the probabilities are that he will not recover,
He was brought to the Exchange Hotel yes
terday evening. Mr.. Gallaher is a very wor-
thy and estimable gentleman, and we regret
both the inception snd present termination of
the affair in W HIGH he has become involved.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-11-14
THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT On

THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT Or.
DERED IN KENTUcKY.-The fact that the
Convention of Kentucky, recently in session
at Russellville, had passed an ordinance Of
secession from the Lincoln Government has
already been announced. The following
synopsis of its proceedings We copy from
the Louisville (Bowling Green) Courier,
of the 1st instant:
On Monday last, number of prominent
citizens of Southern Kentucky met at Rus
sellville, for the purpose of consulting to-
gether relative to the future; feeling that
duty to themselves and their posterity, the
protection Of their constitutional rights,
their lives and liberty demanded that they
should resist the oppressive legislation of
the State Legislature, and the tyranny of
the Lincoln dynasty. They remained in
conference for several days, with closed
doors. On Wednesday, before their final
adjournment, the injunction Of secrecy up
on t,4eir proceedings was removed, and we
have had laid before Us a very brief synop-
sis of their action.
About forty counties were represented in
the conference. Hon. II. G. Burnett, pre-.
sided, and R. Mckee and T. S. Bryan ac.
ted as Secretaries. A series of resolutions,
reported by Hon. G. W. johnson, were
adopted. They recite the unconstitutional
and oppressive acts of the Legislature, pro-
claim revolution, provide for Sovereignty
Convention at Russellville on the 18th of
the present month, recommend the organi.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-11-14
Important from Missouri.
The Memphis Auolanche Of Monday has
the following special dispatch
ORDINANCE OF SECESSION PASSED !

the following special dispatch:
ORDINANCE OF SECESSION PASSED!
LITTLE Rock, (Ark.,) Nov. 3.-Tbe
State Legislature of Missouri, which met
at Neosho, on the 23d ult., passed an ordi-
nance of secession The ordinance was
passed on the 2Sth of October.
The State Legislature meets here to-day.
A lively time is expected. There are two
Confederate Senators to be elected, and a
warm time is expected between the friends
of Hon. R. W. johnson aud Judge David
Walker.
Our border is threatened with federal in
vasion, and an imminent crisis seems to he
upon US.
The federal force at Ironton has been re.
inforoed from Cape Giardeau, and at last
accounts numbered about 1000. A large
body of cavalry had been detached, and
when last heard from were moving to at
tack Pittman's Ferry.
General Ben. McCulloch was at Benton
Vile when last heard from, and moving
slowly toward Springfield with his small
force, while Gen. Price was attempting to
Join him. Either or both intended to give
Fremont battle.
Fremont's army is full 10000 strong
5000 cavalry and artillery and $4,000 in.
fautry. They are we'll armed.
Skirmishes we may expect daily, and
decisive battle within the next ten days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-11-14
A RIGHTEOUS Man.

The Governor of Louisiana issued an or
der the other day to seize all the pork held
in New Orleans by spectators. The OBJ
ject of the Governor is to pay fair price
for it, aud furnish it to those who need it,
at living prices. The graceless rascals had
monopolized the article and were forcing
the people to pay them fifty dollars bar
rel for it. The Governor did right We
say it emphatically ; and would like to see
all such rascals treated in the same man,
ner. A few soulless men are determined
to amass wealth out of the misfortunes of
the country, and they ought to be marked SO
that they may be known through all coming
time, as Shylocks of the basest stamp.
The above, from the Ashevlle News, If
it is true, in regard to the Governor of Lou.
isiana. is just the move that will do more
good and lend more force to our cause than
anything else that can be done ct this time.
Leather, pork and few other articles, that
the people are compelled to have, are being
bought up all through the Confederacy by
a traitorous gang of town and country spec.
ulators, to be sold at prices to which the
people cannot very much longer submit
Every such man engaged In wicked cxtor-
tion on these articles, is worse than trai.
tor, and is, by producing an unnecessary
pressure on the people, doing more harm
than ten Yankee spies can possibly do
We trust that the government, either State
or Confederate, will take this matter in
hand lest it become too intolerable and the
people be forced to do it,
We had just taken up our pen to make
suggestion of this sort to Governor Clark,
when the Salisbury Banner, containing the
above fell into our hands. We endorse the
sentiments therein expressed. All over the
country there is set of peculators and