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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-06

CORRECTION the 'Church Directory, ,
published on Saturday last the name of 'Rev
VIM G. Brown was inserted as the pastor
of Clay Street NJ. E. Church. The Rev. t
A. Ware is the minister at that place of wor-
ship.
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T. S. court-The trial OF the parties In
dicted for piracy, or, 10 use less terrible OK
preston than the law prescrihes, for engaging
in the slave trade on board the brig storm
King will commence in the Federal Court To-
Hav
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


50. Ac, of Gratitude. ..2O,0O0 Copiss oi
.HynicAL BOOK FOR GRATulIous aaho0.
LAIIutI of ervoas Debility, Loss Of Memory, aad
y tntw 81 sight resulting from early errors, py
fellow - h,s 9utv in gratitude 20 the author,
cen-laFi'ss k benefit 81 Gonsumptive and Nervons
sus - -. 10 publish the means used lie viii
sufeI.S,, sead free 10 any address, on receipt OF
tbeft,o.,ras q COPY Of the work, contsining every
ir,1,ta'aIYon ~ required. Address, Box s,s, r.
70 Albany, y. \. no '--aN NcwSm
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

n. A. STUKDiyANT,
BE- ATTORNEY AT LAW,
RICHMOND, VA.
re Office on 1lth, between Main and FRANKLIN
Streets, opposite Goddin's Hall. ia 3o-iH'
sr DR.. GEO. ". BRIGGS offers his
BE- professional services to the citizens ol
EichlAUHd and vicinity. - -
OtflCE next door to ED. EACHo' ;, on lath street,
between Main and Franklin. ~
RESIbENCE--2ith and Broad sts., Church HliI
sB-!n
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Eg- Constitutions that have been nearly
worn ont fIom Dyspepsia and Disordered Bowels
sn4 Liver, can be entirely cured BY the regular
use Of BAKERS PREMIUM BlFTERS. To bs had
OF ali the principal Druggists in Virginia.
Order, VIII be promptly flied, by addressing
Al2-ts l.. BAKER, Richmond Va.
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MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS RATHER Costly -
The Committee on Militia of the Rh ode Island
Senate have reported that ii would require an
aunropriation of one million dollars to put the
militia of the State upon war footing. This
su,n cannot, however, be appropriated, unless
the assent of the tax payers Is FIRST given at
the polls
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Ths Mail Train from the North failed TO ar
rive YES terslay afternoon, the washington boa
having got aground In the Potomac.
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4oreeable Netcs--We had no rain yesterday
Nay, more, the sun condescendeu 70 shiae q
portion of the day.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

The Lutc Election-We give below the off,
cial result of the vote of the city on Monday.
II will he seen that there is q falling off of 2u1
in Mr. Steger's vote, owing TO 4 clerical error
in the return for Madison Ward, ut the close
nt no pol1s
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Es Leeches. Leeches.. Leeches!!. II
have Just raceivd, by Adams Express, lot oi
fresh SWEDISH LkECHES, the very best and
large size, which Will be applied upon the most
reasonable terms.
z s-CUPPlNG and LEECHiNG promptly at
tended TO- can be fouu At all hours Of the day
At the HAIR DRESSING ROOM, under the Ameri-
Hotel (entrance on llth street, and at night
an lgSts 4. G. HOBSON.
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AssAssrYArIoS- William Roberts was shot
dead at his residence near Lake City Ella. on
the night OF the 18th, by some unknown per-
son. The family had retired for the night,
when Mr.. Roberts was hailed by some one at
the gate He arose and stepped to the door tC
see who it was, when he received the fatal
charge in his breast, and almost instantly ex
pirad
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rs,-spn,swood Horel Hair-Drcssing saloon.

lf~spotswood Hotel Hair-Drcssing saloon.
GRO J. uISsERlCH, the celebrated HAIR Cui-
TER AND ARTIST OF his profession, respectfully
charge of the new and elegantly fitted up HAlR-
DRESSING SALOON under the spotswood Hotel,
where he will at all times be ready TO give BoI
Aad COLD aud SHOWER BATHS, aud attend to
everything in the line of hie profession.
Ii t-imr
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HARD TIME. Ann COLD wEATHEK

nvaE TOGETHER. save money py
tsihs iuel. save both, aud increase yonr com :
Eaa.i E.s At the same time, by procuring Heaters
and Stoves of the latest and most apiToyed
W. i"''Iacoon. The "Vietor Gas Burner WARNS
sa% pss. hre The Portable Crate il both .chssrfai !
rsna. sensible" Stoves sold by me In yeafs pas.
lana Stoves sold cheaps
al aaaaiLsoJ.-plambiag. 0ss- Fitting and TIN Work
sa. with 9ispaich, ~ the dQysrn9r street s.ese
Terms essh jas
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The undeTsiyne ed. Directors of the Farmers Bank
of Virginia, certify that the foregoing statement
has been examined, and is believed to be correct.
WM. FL. MCFARLAND,
i. .. HASkINS,
JAS. DUNLOP,
JOHN Z. WARDSWORTH,
JAMES J. WAGGONER,
WIN. G ALLEN.
= G.. ROBINSON.
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The River continues very high, but no dam.
age of consequence has been done in this vi.
ctnity.
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1 HENRY HUDNALL,

S>-iA ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND NOTARY PUBLIC,
q Practices IN all the Courts held IN the eity or
Richmond
A. A1s9 practices regularly in the County ana CIR
eUit Courts of ChestesEeid.
As Notary, will take depositions and aeknow-
,easments, administer and certify oaths, and per
Notary
IF Vrcs, at the corner Of Bank and nth streets
Just below the CustoIa- House ia 3i--ly
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The Rev, Moses Spencer, the Methodist
Clergyman at Pawlet. VT, has lost Ave chil-
dren ibis ail) by ''dipthsria," within the
space Of two weeks.
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BOOTS, SHOES, &c.

PRICES REDUCED TO sUlf
2THE TIMES. - q. Hell ETNN11
LER L CO, ls3 Broad str, TsS1r--1S
have reduced the prices Of their On ,EIsAi SE1
tire large stock Of BOOTS, SHOES. -
TRUNKS, BONNET BONES, VALlCEo, &C., a.
prices to suit the times. They are selling
Ladies' Heeled CATERS at 81.
Ladies' Heeied Morocco and Goat BOOTS ct ht
Ladies' English and French Lasting Heeled
CONGRESS CATERS at 81. so.
Servants SHOES at IS cents a pair.
Children's SHOES at 373 cents.
Mems BRoGANs at 81.
Gents Sewed CALF BOOTS al -.
Gents Sewed CALF CONGRESS CATERS st
$3.50.
Gents Sew ed Double Sole CATERS Ut $50.
Also, large variety OF all kinds of TRr SKs,
BONNET BOXES, vALICEs, Sc., &C., selling of
at cost at
Also, on hand full assortment 81 tho hest qua.
lity OVER SHOES, SANDALS, &c OF the beet
q ouaIity at O. HELLER q co.'s.
fe Is3 Broad str. :. between gh snd eth sirs.
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STATE or yiEarsiA, CIrY OF NoRroLx, to wit.
g. W. Camp, Cashier Of the Exchange Bank Of
Virginia, this day personally appeared before me,
made oath that the above statement, made out
from tho books Of the Bank and from the quarterly
returns received from The Branches ID correet, to
the best ef hts know ledge and belief.
Given under my hand, this sAth day Of January,
lsSl. X. N. STEVENS. j. r.
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GOAL OIL CHANDELlKRS..-A new snd
" beautiful lot Of Coal Oil Chandeliers vide,
~. and for sale low 81 the China store of
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Ap> PRESTON vi. QUARLES, NOTARY
SSN3a PUBLIC FOR THE CITY OF RlCHMoNp
AND COUNTY OF HENRlCo.-As Notary, VIII
take depo-tions and acknow Judgments, admins :
ter and certify oaths aud perform whatever other
duties pertain 10 the office of Notary. w II also
attend to the A ADJUSTMENT I and COLLECTION oF
CLAIMS, WHITING DEEDS, CONTRACTS, &c
Sc Office, Basement Of state Courthouse.
10 27-sYn
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n0OR MATS. .-Ind,a Rubber, Cocoa, Jnte,
:, ,hslnp, Alicante aud Rope Door Msts, for sale
1. !, House Furnishing and China Store Of
-" THok. A. BuLkLEy co.
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Eru uRNITUR Z, MATTRESSES, kc..-t,n
II hand aud for sale cheap Cottage and HtEh.
Post Bedsteads; Single bedstesds aud cot~; shacks
Hair aud Cotton Mattresses; Sofas aud Tcse.A-
Tetes; Cabinets; Wardrobes; chairs. &c.; Tia
safes and 0tass Prsases.
tA3 ALkxANDkk MOTT.
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FA L l. I Il A d E I'M

I
NJ w PETERSON & CO., wHoLEsALx Dare
~ GIsrs AND DEALERS IN indigo, spices, Mad
der, Logwood. Bi. OArb. Soda, Starch, sal Soda,
Tobacco. Snuff, Cigars, Sutriegs, salad OIL, Salt
petre, Sponges, saleratus, Flor. sulphur Coppe-
ras, Birthstone, Alum, Cochineal, White Lead,
Zinc Paint, Linseed OIL, Colors, Parafine Oil, so-
lar OH. Lard Oil, Castor OIL, Tonqus Beans--in-
vile Che attention Of merchants visiting Rich
variety and price, Is not surpassed In this or any
Northern city.
M orders promptly attended TO.
W. PETERSON CO.,
jaH Druggists, Main street, corner lsth.
u A. BODEkEK x CO., AP1i nlt a i. a3
~AND DRUGGISTS, No. 10 MAIs STREET,
<K on hand a general assortment OF pure Drugs.
Medicines, Chemical Oils Paints, Window Glass,
Putty, Dye Stuifs, Patent Medicines, BRUSHES, Of
all kinds; Surgical Appliances, Burning FLUID, Al
cohol, Soaps, Perfumery, Fancy Articles, Garden
Seeds, Glue, Sand Paper, TOBACCO, Cigars, Snua,
Medicinal Liquors. &c.
Prescriptions prepared at all hours, with special
care by members OF the arm alone.
Physicians orders from the country executed
promptly, and the most reliable medicines FUR
nished. jas
% T.. +. ROBINSON, ,GRADUATE0 0FTHE
~PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF PHARMA
NH CY (SuccE5soR TO LAfDLEY RoBissoN.)
EA Fourth and Franklin streets, Rich hmond, has
in store large, fresh and we'll selected stock OK
Medicines, Chemicals, Perfumery, Fancy Articles,
attention will be given TO all the departments OK
the business. b.. .
orders for shipment will be promptly attended
70 nd m "a
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TIL" y"NsrioyAL HorEL'' PoIsos.-Dr. Gee.
Seymour, of Litch1eld, Ct., died on the 18th
ult, from the effects OF the Na.ional Hotei
d,se,se at Washington, contracted four years
since So saws the Hartford Times.
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re Baths. Baths. Baths...

HOT, COLD AND SHOW ER BATHS,
can be had daily, from o'clock 4. NJ. until 10 T..
H. at the American HairCutting, shaving, sham
poUug and Bathing Saloon, under the Amerlcan Il
Hotel entrance ON llth street. Single Bath %
cents , or five tickets for Il. oc 10
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9S1 e n,ss' sc az x9g 5gossfE Il Eatsk

fered before In SHOES and BOOTS. tsdtss hset
money money, Isaiss' Congress osalss. Ioxea. Iieps4
and Tfn Bottom, st u; Ladtss. CoasFss,s 9alsfss.
whore Il ~ Ladies Morosso Heal Bsesss.A 3
r. aud higher Ladiss 9oesssis az ~ 1eaie:f
Raotas. a Sc. and 0aitess & the eAmss Nteses
dosisEin and Lsa.hss shess = - s.n ~ sssss xs!ss !:
Ch;iJ ,en,s Hisrk Snd Culored Heel Gsts1lo. ~ -
cents. cheap = Tsc.; Gents Cali Ss.eA She's. N
. 50; Oxford Ats. sad Gsassssf Qsdss5y r ~
Eooss. q % worth ~ servaatss ehe<s, g. u s1as
worth 1.H; Heavy ese8ess. noyss noeaA 81
elsewhere. BY calling u Ns. = nala gsSl -
= - !; GTNFs1Wlr - = - Ss-s'sss q
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a sHOCKo HILL GENERAL

q. W H. TYLER,
'tfe on Marshall, hetuees SiTh and Serenh Streets,
SGognues TO KENT OUT HOUSES, HIRE OUT
ahnHoBS, SELL REAL ESTATE, SELL Me-
uH"ts, and act GENERAL AGENT. He re-
turns his thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon tiia for three Years past. se GIN
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.s- old Dominion Insurance Company.

AEIHOkILEp tAIlI JoosooV
FIRE AND MARINE RIShS TAKEN ON F-it OR
ABLE TERMS.
In addition 10 the ordinary mode OF Insurance,
nj. Company issues PERPETUAL POLICIES, ON
Egi,lings, on the payment OF EiHHT ANNUAL PRE-
rfrS. Property T. thsncefoTth permanently IN
.urcl Bv this plsn saving is effected, ana the
t.k and Inconvenience of renewals are avolded =
Tbs tocy can be Cancelled at any Time by Tue
holder the premium being returned, less ten per
cr2t.
AnriIcst ions for insurance Will receive prompt
sjte1Hou. bIhht ipke c.
CAB Workman, John II bredhof,
John Enders, Heo Z rHinet,
SsmI " Price, "m. Z. lrlplet,
n ! [aid. s. g. Tardy,
Inn stewart Walker, Vim. Currie,
T,tbar Il <pilman Jas K. Crenshaw,
Peer {. Warwick, John H. Nililams,
Jas : Kent, marx D0"ney,
uIrace p Edmond, Thos. Jones,
Ia. NJ Talbot, Edwin A. Smith,
Grifn & Davenport Ro. A. Paine,
Geo. ". lanoey, Ro. 4 Williams,
L.. Brurpmel, WIN. Z. Rag land,
WIN Brent, Henry y tabell,
Ro H. hauTy, Geo W: hoyslef
ISAAC DAVENPORT, Jk., Prest.
CHAs. f. WORKMAN, sec ry. de "l-ts
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EXCHANGE BANK,

AFVf-F"'NI "tH'taTl ~ 1'0f'
His Excellenry JoEN LETCnER, Governor OF Nir-
glGia.
Sir: enclose statement of The condition OF this
Bark on The 3Ist December 1850.
| have the honor to be, very respectfully, &c,
q. ". CAMP, Cashier.
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, NEW DIR u & s L o II 4 .
ROBERT W. POWERS,

q n K w ID II u n II T.
w ROBERT w. POWERS,
kA AP0TUECAR AND DRC9dIaT,
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public
that he has taken and re-ttted In new and hand
style the store formerly occupied by J. Is.
Wood and more recently by G. :. Dawson, No. Is,
corner Main aud Wall streets, one door above the
st. Charles Hotel. Richmond, Va, and has Just
opened with an entirely new stock of
DRUGS MEDICINES CHEMICALS FANCY and
TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, &C.,
Comprising every article usually kept In his line,
selected In person by himself with especial refer
ence to their freshness, purity, aud entire reii-
ability.
Physicians will find his stock of DRUGs,
CHEMICALS, STANDARD PHARMACEUTlCAL
PREPARATIONS, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
&c, very complete, embracing many new and de-
sirable articles.
Prescriptions carefully compounded at any hour
of day night.
Re Orders promptly attended to:
oc Sta ROBT. w. POWERS.
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III - LAWRENCE :. MARYE.
SnnEa ATTORNEY AT LAW,
a nafaesiees in the Courts Of the city Of Richmond
hte. "a
,hn ng ls slso Notary Public and Commissioner of
~ T,p VI hlted stases Court OF Claims.
"a the partnership between Mr.. CHAsrAiS WHiTI
III himself being dissolved, his ONCE Is now on
i'th st', just bsiow Goddin's Hall. to 3-iy
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d PURCELL, LADD CO..,
Ga DRUG GISTS,
" lc2 MAIN STREET,
~ fTx~~e~ 71,,f@e1fb Stvssf R;rb nouH 4

~
Offer for sale, in quantities to suit purchasers
2eoo lbs best Indigo, 30 bbls. Coal Oil,
hhds. prime Madder, rs :. sperm Oh,
500 kegs Sup Carb. Soda, Is Lard OIL,
100 cases do In l 1900 galls. Lamp Oil,
n papers So bbfs. Machine Oil,
25 casks Sal Soda. 700 cases Sweet OIL,
400 OF SuIph Qu!nine 10 bbis Linseed Oil,
500 kegs Lewis Lead, In $50 cases Extract Log
OIL wood,
$500 kegs Cream Tartar, IS bbls Spirits Turpen.
leo bags Sifted Pepper, tine,
so 90 Alispice, Is kegs Apto: Emery4
60 Ginger prime, 2eoo Tbs. Refined Bo2ax,
$50 bxs. Powdd Spices, bbls: Camphor,
pure, 5000 lbs. pure saitpelres
IS barrels Castor Oil, rs bbls. Venet. he'd.
prime, 100 boxes Starch,
rs bbls Alcohol, 1000 boxes French VIM
S tons II Zinc, In Oil, dow Glass, assorted
so bbls. Burning Fluid, sizes,
With full stock Of other articles, aud PATENT
MEDICINES, FANCY SOAPS, PERfUME RlES,
Painters COLORS, BRUSHES, &o., So, On cur
usual terms.
PURCELL, LADD 4 CO., Druggists,
l22 Main st corner 18th.
N. B.-Particalar and prompt attention to pack.
ing and shipping orders. de ~
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The majority for referring the action of the
State Convention back to the people Is 800
fnrN T. II

WickhaIa : ma iority ....--.... 2J0
Majority for reference TO the people, ~
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CONDITION OF VIRGINIA BANKS.
FARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA,

JAxrARr %, 1861.
To His EXeellency JOHN LgrcHEK, Governor of
Virginia:
Sir: have the honor To transmit herewith q
statement OF the condition of the Farmers Bank
Of Virginia, aud its Branches. as il appeared on
the ist day OF January, 1851, together with a COM
paratiye statement OF ts condition on the lst jan
uary, lsCe. aud the LIST, 1851
am, with respect
Ioar ohedient servant
J. A. SMITH, Cashier
Comparative Slate Of the Farmers Bank oS p,,,a,a
Inclgd,na The Braaches, the LIST day of yaruary
1867 and the l.. day Of January. 1851:
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= N. NENZ Els,
Manufacturer aud Dealer In -
Il o OF ID q &
- STANTON BOOT. SHOE AND
LEATHER FACTORY This COmpanY

LEATHER FACTORY This Company
mems. Boyss, and Giris' BOOTS and BRoaAxs,
Of every variety from the Haest Ladies fLiPPkR
aud Men CONGRESS 0AlTER and OXFORD TIE,
to the heAviest BOOT and BR0GAN
his southern Factory, built up. BY Southern
Cd by steam. and as good wcrkmer As are 10 the
uaited States; and VIII furnish ~ good work, st
the same price, as any faOtory In the Union. La
All orders promptly filed, and all work war;
ranted to be snch ~ ordered. Addrsss Is
de ia--sm W4. n. GAkRkR. kups,
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~ AreoU
STCKf
A SMALL PART
or TESTIMONY
r,xEy FROM INDEX OF Pa n 7 l. ET OF

. '."",nf fn Health, ErYsipola~. Disease of Eyes,
rss5sIe Complaints, Hip Disease, Kidney Disease,
Ter Complaint; AereuLial Disease, Teiter, Tu-
i"l' r r,Ish Vertigo, Wonb Disease. Nerves,
g%s2ss-tIsia Paralysis. PapitAtion of Heart, scro
~ sTiusl Disease, sc, with numerous ether Dis
-. tsAihef 10 ny our own citizens. ~
rs, r,.1v others who testify to being CURED.
80 years Of suffering, by HAMPToA'S TlNC-
TCRk. .xn currnppv Tilt. rtycTrRE
Ill he found 4 great medicine for all theiI dis
es-e-. ,A,... a,s rA.s ,,ar,- of .ha
,1,rsriul possible certificates of cures OF the
n anh1rs diseases of our OWE citizens.
Gid bv PURCELL, LADp Co, Richm"nd !;
ma COOKE, Fredericksburg by all the Drug
- in Petersburg: by MORTIMER x NOW
heAY. RalumoIe and by Druggists aud shop
psepers everywhere. 81 per bottle; six bottles,
ia 2s-d&cwts
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FIRE AND MARINE RIShS T4kEN ON FAVOR
ABLE TERMS.
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COmparafire State of The Exchange BgRk If DrGniQ
inctudn9 The Branches, the 3ls December, 1854, ana
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-09
TELEGR EIC.

On the 18th ult the House Of Repre-
sentatlves passed the Cor"in propositions
Recommending amendments to the Con.
'stitu,ion by the, requisite two-thirds vote.
The result created much re ioicng. Gov
ernment stocks advanced II per cent. 1t
is doubtful whether the proposed amend
mentS can pass the Senate.
tx Secretary Floyd recently boosted
that he had SO distributed the army tn at
no considerable torce could be collected
against the secessionists under 2 months.
Major Bowman has been appointed
Superintendent of West Point
MIR. NanWyck is still quite i'll but out
Of danger.
-Gen, Twiggs has been stricken from
the Army roll as coward aud traitor
There are unconfirmed reports that he
had been shot, also that Gov. Houston was
privy TO the surrender
jeff Davis had an interview with
Major Anderson, aud it is given out that
thero would be no fight
South Carolina troops on leave are
ordered to return to heir regiments.
The Bill stopping mails in seeding
States had passed both Houses.
The Bill for the organization of Co.
dorado Territory (Pike's Peak has passed
both Houses and received the signature of
the President. 1t is silent Oh the question
of slavery.
Gen. Cass was welcomed to his old
home IN Detroit by large concourse Of
citizens in hearty and gratifying mhnn-r
! Ex-President Tyler on his return to
| RichInont denounced the Peace Confer
ence as worthless affair and SAID the
South had nothing TO hope from Rcpubli
+ cans Secession feeling IL Increasing in
! Virginia.
The lower branch Of the Rhode Is
land Legislature refused by tie vote to
instruct her Senators and request her Re.
! personalities III Congress, - vote for the
! propositions Of the Peace Congress.
Lieut. Warden, of the Navy, has re,
signed
-partiaI returns from Texas give an
no ..r-.I., 4
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Is LGNCDi. FOR scT.

JEFF. Davis, President Of the Confede
rate States, has been on a visit to Mai.
Anderson at Fl. Sumter After the inter,
view Mr.. Davis announced that there wo'd
be no conflict unless it was pref pits ted
by Mr.. Lincoln. In that case the South is
prepared and determined on resistance
1t is with no little anxiety therefor@ that
We look for tbs Inaugural Of our new Pre-.
sident II he regards the South AS breth-
ern and is willing to give then y fair
hearing at the bar Of public opinion our
whole difficulty may yst be settlei--if not
for Union at least for peace. Nothing al
the present time weuld he so ruinous 70
our interests and diseracefal TO cur repu-
tation as a civil war The sword will not
make stronger the bonds Of Union. Ii
peaceful means will not preserve the Uni.
on then its preservation is "a impossible.
ty. II it cannot be preserved what will
thu country gain by war between brethern
and kindred? Now that Mr. Lincoln is
President We trust that he will know less
Of party and more Of country.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-09
rrEuPT TO ASSASSIN ATE AEON
eSisssi. AN.
aShiugton, February 2.


At eleven O'Clock last night, n, Mr. Van
Nyck, member OF Congress from Orange
county. New York, was returning aIoue
from the rooms OF Hon Preston hlng. on
Capitol Hin. he was Assaulted by three
assassins. whose evident purpose was to
take his lie.
Mr. Van Wvek wns approached from
behind BY nae Of the Williams. who, when
Just alongside made n desperate iunge at
his breat with a knife. The knise rene
trated Mr.. Van Wyck . ovcrcost, undercoat
aud also through triple folded cepv Of
the Globe. and nearly through pocket
memorandum book, twas most deadly
blow, and hut for the copy Of the Globe
and memorandum book, would have been
fatal Mr.. Van Eyck Immediately turned
aud struck his as.aiiant down
At the same moment a second assailant
came up aud and struck at Mr., Van Wyck
with knife. Il blow from which he received
in his left hand while wardng it oil, and
al the same time Mr.. Van Wyck knocked
his second assalant with his ri .ht hand
Immediately thereafter, Mr. Van Nyck
had succeeded in getting his pistol out
and fired ut his first assaiant. who fell --
But Mr. Van. Wyck, at this moment, WAS
himself Knocked down Ivy violent blow
from the third assassin, which stunned
him far time. The rascals then made
"A with their probably wounded com
panion,
After the assnssins had retreated, Mr.
Van WICK recovered bis consciousness.
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the National 1t is thoncht tha, NJ. Vac
Wyck i. rot seriously injured. although he
is obliged TO keep his he'd