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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

THE FasHIoNs.-By the courtesy Of A. II.
CHRISTIAN & Co., who have placed Cooley s
Ladys Book before us, we are enabled to
give our fair friends few hints about the
early spring fashions. We are truly glad to
see that there is slight abatement in the rage
for the over trimming, and tinsel, and glitter,
that marred the beauty of the winter modes.
A plain, un1igured material trimmed with
color forming n good contrast, arranged In
angular figures, seems TO carry the day. Tan
colors, pearl colors, pale lilacs, and purples,
are the fayorites.
Plain linen collars and cuffs are not so
much worn. Embroidery and lace are pro-
fusely employed to trim even thick materials.
The puffed ctignon is the approved style OF
wearing the hair The front hair is rolled
back in the Pompadour style, and the back
hair is wound round the finger to form long
puffs, which are kept in place by hair pms.
Filiets of scarlet velvet cross the head.
The Marie Antoinette is little love of a
bonnet" Here we have one made of white,
at the back with blonde lace. White Mara
bout feathers wave on the left side of it, and
scarlet flowers nestle amid white blonde trim
ming on the inside.
skirts ".ain--especially when trimmed with
point applique lace and loops of pink ribbon.
The coup d'Ru and the je ne SatS quoi are
much admired, but the res augusta don't is
more frequently seen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

AFFAIRS IN MAScHEsrER.-The question that
is now agitating the people greatly is, whether
those who have unenclosed land shall fence In,
or those who have stock shall keep them up.
In view of the variety of conflicting opinions,
we suggest the propriety Ct calling meeting
of the citizens of District No. for the pur-
poseof hearing fair and impartial discussion
Of the subject, and also for the purpose Of
instructing the magistrates in what manner
to vote at the March term OF the county court,
when it is believed the matter will be brought
up for consideration, and we trust definitely
settled in a manner calculated TO promote the
public good.
The high water has considerably abated, but
all of the manufacturers have not as yet been
able to resume operations 1t is presumed,
however, that all will be in working order to-
day
we trust that some provision will be made
by some of our leading citizens TO induce DR..
Bagby to give the citizens of Manchester the
opportunity of hearing shortly his humorous
lecture on "Bacon and Green's" as we are
sure the dish would be greatly relished by our
good people.
The Manchester Glee Club complain that
they are not allowed to serenade any Of their
lady friends on account of the interruption Of
the police. Rude and boisterous singing by
Bacchanalians after bedtime is to be strongly
deprecated, but we see no great harm that can
result from good singing by an orderly and
we'll conducted club, particularly when it is
pleasing to the ladies and we trust that the
police, even if they are old and ugly, will have
too much respect for the female sex to object
to anything contributing to their happiness.
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The Troubles Between the Whites and the
Negroes at Columbus, Ga.

The negro soldier shot on Monday afternoon
did not die, as was reported. On yesterday he
was getting along we'll Mr.. Lindsay, who
shot him and fled, was captured beyond the
Opelika depot by squad OF negro soldiers.
Civil officers tell rs that the squad were pre-
vented from killing him by the exertions oI q
corporal. This same squad threatened TO XII
the marshal and his deputy. The negro sol
iiers carried Mr.. Lindsay as far as Duran s
corner, where some allege ne was TAKEN py
citizens from them. We, however, heard
Lieutenant Mulligan, United states army,
who had arrived on the Macon train that
afternoon, more than once assert that, after
he had obtained from Mr.. Lindsay his name,
he released him, and told him 10 go on aDoal
his business We are confident that Mr.. LIND
say will appear as soon as a fair hearing can
he obtained. He bore quietly for some time
from the negro soldier what ne never Woula
have borne from white man.
Mr.. Solomon Grew, who, without cause,
was knocked down by musket In negro
soldiers hands, though seriously bruised, 10
not dangerously hurt
After the confusion had all subsidized, Major
Warner started up the street with MT II:
Adams home. Major Warner dreamed not OF
danger When the two arrived at Grant
corner, three or four guns were fired at them
from the windows of the negro soldiers par,
racks in Banks's building. One ball shattered
the Majors right knee, and he instantly Ieii'
As Mr. Adams moved OF to get assistance,
several shots were fired at him. Procuring
the assistance of n gentleman, Mr.. Adams
carried the Major to the Horbach House,
where, rs we stated yesterday, his leg was
amputated above the knee. Yesterday he was
doing well. The negroes fired upon all VINO
passed by the barracks. They shol NJ MI
Mott, and made him hurry away, ana cursed
bitterly lady and gentleman passing on thelI
way home, and cried out, "kill them ~ XII
them 10 but did not fire. They acted as II
they were drunk. No pr0yOcation for TINS
firing from the barracks windows was given.
Motor Warner was one OF our most orderly
and esteemed citizens, and the community
deeply sympathize with his sufferings.
Yesterday the negro soldiers were confined
tn the barracks, aud our citizens, but more
especially our ladies, escaped insult, the mos
outrageous and giaying - -"cOtnpseas hs'', ioas'
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DICHMOND MUSICAL EXCHANGE
lss MAIN STREET,
NEAR THE PosT-oFPIcE.
JOHN w. DAVIES & SONS,
MUSIC PUBLISHERS,

have constantly hand, in addition to their large
stock Of SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC BOOKS, full
assortment Of PIANo-FoRTEs, CABINET Or
CANS and MELODEONs, which they offer for sale
at low prices; also, MARTINS CELEBRATED
GUITARS; and are prepared to furnish every vart-
ETY. of BRASS, STRING and WIND INSTRU-
MENTS Of the most approved makers; yIOLINS.
FLUTES, CLARIONETS, FLAGEOLETS, DRUMS,
FIFES, CONCERTINAs, FLUTENAS, ACCOR-
DE0NS, &C., and would call especial attention to
their unrivalled assortment OF SUPERIOR
STRINGS for the VIOLIN, GUITAR, YIGLoNSEL.
LO and HARP; MUSIC FOLIOS, Of every style;
BLANK MUSIC PAPER, BLANK MUSIC BOOKS
and CARDS for BANDS and ORCHESTRAS;
MUSIC STOOLS, PITCH PIPES, TUNING FORKS
and HAMMERS, CLARIONET REEDS, &c.
The special attention Of DEALERS, SIENNA
RIEs, TEACHERS, MUSICAL SOCIETIES,
CHOIRs, AMATEUR CLUBS, and all persons
interested in MUSIC, is respectfully solicited to
the numerous advantages secured to them ut this
establishment.
MUSIC SENT BY MAIL TO ALL PARTS, NORTH
and SOUTH. fel-S
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

REV. JOHN BAYLEY.-The Christian Adco-
cate of this week publishes letter, dated at
Newcastle. upon Lyme, England, from this
clergyman, so we'll known in Virginia-frst as
a printer and poet, (when he was an avowed
infidel,) then rs a preacher, and finally as
both author and preacher. Mr.. BAYLET' 5
many friends will be pleased to hear that he
is WELL and exercising the functions of his
sacred office amongst the people of his native
land. He writes as if he would be glad to
return to Virginia.
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Nexsnaner Substitutes.

The New York Nation says that in Italy,
where the Government exercises a certain con-
troll over the press it is the custom for each
journal to maintain stout laboring man, who,
for a stipulated salary. consents to be cast into
prison in atonement for such offences as the
journal may commit. Consequently this
honest fellow spends half his days in arrest /;
the journalists pay the fines and write what
they please. The Nation thinks that this
would be the true principle on which to render
the journalists personally responsible in this
country.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

WARWICK BAR.-The attention of the Com
mon Council is earnestly called TO the condi-
ton of James river at Warwick bar, below
this city, which, If not speedily remedied, Will
have a telling effect upon our business pros
perity. Already our sister cities are eXerting
themselves in that direction through the
inf of their prominent citizens; and
unless steps are taken by our City Fathers TO
avert it, the merchants and the city at large
will, in the course of brief period, be de-
priYed of the advantages that they have here
tofore enjoyed. e" Little - Petersburg trom
information received) has, with commendable
energy and sagacity, already taken steps TO
have the Appomattox deepened. Norfolk is
exerting herself, through the indomitable
energy of her little Hero" to control the
trade of the railroads south of the city; and
unless Richmond bestirs herself, it may cost
her thousands upon thousands to regain what
now may be retained, by the judicious use of
her credit, at comparatively small cost.
On Friday last (and on two trips previous)
there were three large steamers, bound from
northern ports detained on Warwick bar until
Saturday evening, thirty-six hours behind the
time due at Rockets.
There Is no manner of doubt that if the
city will make an appropriation of her bonds
for an amount sufficient to deepen this bar,
these bonds will be taken at par by some of the
principal merchants of the northern cities
who are intereste in the success OF Richmond.
Independent of this, based upon the same
information, the city would be relieved of the
interest on these bonds for FIVE years of their
maturity, gratuitously 1t must be admitted
that the city, like the majority of her citizens,
is poor off in cash, though rich in natural
resources and integrity and with her credit
for an inconsiderable amount, she may, with
out inconvenience to herself or citizens, accom-
plish an object that was nearly complet ted upon
the breaking out of the war. At that time
there were twelve feet of water on this bar,
which has lin consequence of the distractions
placed in the river) filled up again to such an
extent as to impede the passage of vessels
except upon an extraordinary tide) drawing
more than about ten feet
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

PORT OF RICHMOND, FEBRUARY %, 1855.
ARRIVED.
Steamer City of Richmond, Stranahan, Norfolk,
United States mail, merchandise and passengers,
Haskins & Bridgford.
SAILED.
Steamer NJ. Martin, Coffin, Norfolk, United
& Bridgford.
Steamer State of Maryland, Travers Baltimore,
ria Norfolk, merchandise and passengers, ID. w.
Currie.
MEMORANDA.
We regret to have to state that the steamer City OF
Richmond running between this port and Norfolk,
has been sold, and ordered on another line. Our
best wishes will go with Captain Stranahan, for a
more courteous and skillful captain cannot be
placed on the line. We were not able to learn the
name Of the steamer that will be put the line In
place of the City of Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

THE CELEBRATION YESTERDAY anni-
yersary of the birthday of George Washing
ton was celebrated yesterday by the United
States troops stationed about the city. The
national salute of thirty-six guns-one for
each Stqte-was fred by company "F," Fifth
at Camp Winder The same company, with
detachments of the Eleventh and Twelfth
United States Infantry, was afterwards re-
viewed in the field near the reservoir by
was a fine one-the troops well drilled, and
the music excellent. The review was wit
messed by n goodly assemblage composed of
the families and lady friends of the officers.
The troops afterwards marched through the
city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

THE TWENTY SECOND AMONG THE NEGROES
The Square presented yesterday scene such
as we never before witnessed, and such as we
never could have realized. From midday,
crowds of negroes, of all ages, Sizes and sexes,
commenced to assemble there, and by o'clock
the upper part of the Square was literally
crowded with them. We went in to find out
if there was any object for the assemblage,
and with this view we interrogated an old
contraband as to the cause of the gathering
We could get nothing out of him but that it
was " celebrashun day ; but for what, neither
he nor ourselves could exactly understand.
During the day several fights occurred between
the little whites and blacks, which resulted
in the arrest of several of the former. The
noise kept up by these scamps was hideous,
and rs the captives were marched to the sta
tion-house they were followed by brigade
of urchins of all colors, who kept up 4 hur-
rahing that was deafening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

MAYORS CoURT.-The following cases were
disposed of before Mayor Saunders yesterday
morning:
John Brian, "spirited looking broth
of boy" with national eye, clothed in red,
white, and blue, and nose upturned, was
charged with being drunk and disorderly and
assaulting q policeman in discharge of his
duty. He was committed in default Of twenty
dollars fine.
Robert Gilman was charged with being
drunk and attempting to force himself into the
house Of Mrs. Martha A. Goodwin. He was
fined ten dollars and dismissed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

THE TEMPERANCE MEETING.-It will be borne
in mind by our readers that Shockoe Hill
Division of the Sons of Temperance will hold
q public meeting for the extension of their
principles at DR.. Jeters Church, corner of
Grace and Foushee streets, tonight ut half
past o'clock. In addition TO the Young gen
tIemen already announced as the orators of the
OCCASION il is more than probable that others,
whose names are "as household words" will
be present to assist in enlivening the hour with
wholesome words upon this mighty theme.
We cordially commend this movement to our
readers. and hope that the desires of this band
of temperance will meet all the fultillment
that the most sanguine heart experiences.
Let "rousing house." as the phrase is, attest
the public Indignation in regard to the growing
evils which drunkenness is sowing in our
midst.
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r d. BROWNE would respectfully
81 . announce that he has resumed business on
Bank street near Ninth and is prepared 70 make
and repair IRON RAILINGs, YERANpAHiSS, ,SaSs SKA-
tc do viii REPAIR and PUT UP PRINTING
Presses and LIGHT MACHINERY of al kinds Si!,ds
and in addition thereto, having snper11r ne
DF EVERY DESCRIPTION, and REPAIR Iron
SAFES and LOCKS. Orders respectfully solicited
La &
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

AccIDBST.-On yesterday forenoon, horse,
attached to a vehicle, started off on Broad
street, and as he neared the corner of Sixth
and Marshall, he ran over gentleman, whose
name we could not obtain, injuring him quite
seriously. He was stopped after ne had pretty
well demolished the vehicle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

ORANGE HOUSE, LYScHBuRs.--This popular
hotel has been recently refitted and re-
furnished, and offers q pleasant resting place
to travellers. The table is abnndantly sup
piled with all the delicacies and substantials
of the Richmond and Baltimore markets, and
meals are served up Immediately on the arrival
Of the railroad trains, which stop directly In
front of the hotel. And not one Of the least
attractions of the place is the reading room,
with files of newspapers Of the principal
cities of the United States.
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NOSi 1911
JOHN w. DAVIES SONS,
MUSICAL EXCHANGE,
No. lSS MAIN STREET,

No. lss MAIN STREET,
sole agents for
sTIEFPs PREMIUM PIANO -F0RTES.
These instruments have been before the public
FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, In competition
with the best makers Of the country, and are now
pronounced by ALL THE LEADING PROFESSORS
AND AMATEURS the - t
BEST PIANOS MANUFACTURED!
These Instruments have ALL THE LATEST IN.
PROvEMENTs, and are
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS,
with the privilege Of exchange within twelve
months II not entirely satisfactory
to the purchaser.
We refer to the following persons, who have
STIEFF'S PIANOS now In use:
General 4. E. LEE, Washington College, Lexing-
ton;
d. B. PAYNE & BRO, Lynchburg;
Rev. R. E. PHILLIPS, Virginia Female Institute;
Miss MARY BALDWIN, Female School, and J. c.
CAvEL. Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, Staunton
Professor E. A. ANBoLD, Richmond.
A call from all In want Of SUPERIOR PIANOS
is solicited. Terms liberal. ja2-ts
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IRON WORKS,

CORNER OF BYRD AND SIXTH STREETS.
We are prepared TO furnish, at short notice. Bos'
Nuts and Washers, all sizes; Grating and iron
Work for houses Wrought and CAST Iron Fences,
all patterns Tobacco Presses and Fixtures com
plete and Machinery and Blacksmiths' WORK gen.
e,al,y Steam Engines and Machinery OF all kinds
repaired on the most reasonable terms.
ARCHER & GOODWIN,
=. o. s. Post Office box No. s27.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

ARRESTS Rose Manson, a negress, was
arrested yesterday for stealing twenty five
dollars from Frederick Kleyesales.
Several arrests of freedmen were made,
mostly on the charge of being drunk and dis
orderly. They will answer for their indscre-
tons before Judge McEntee this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

SLIGHT DIsTURBAycE.-A soldier, while
under the influence Of liquor, made some re-
marks to crowd of negroes on Broad street
yesterday afternoon, which caused q little
excitement among the whites listening to IL.
These latter assembled around him in such
numbers that he finally, TO escape annoyance,
went into n house between Eighth and Ninth
streets. We believe there was no violence
committed either by or upon him.
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Extract Of letter from Bishop Whelan.1
WHEELING January s. 1885,

The very remarkable and highly cultivated
talent which presided over the Musical Departments
in any Institution for female education In the coun.
try led me, AZ a duty to the public, 70 encourage
the erection Of buildings OF such extent. ana 20
ducement to avail tn emselves Of the benefits OF the
school. The Sisters now occupy their new 9SilS.
prepared for the accommodation Of two hundred
pupils. The same sense Of duty which Led % ne
Improvement now suggest the strong and deciaed
pmbiic through the Fresnan's Journal. trust u
will be extensively circulated by the friends OF
West and South. have alluded only to the musi.
zeal department as beyond competition: In other
X. ". WHELAN,
fe leLam Bishop Of wheeling.
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TT A. ATKINSON,
H. nate of the firm of Belvin Atklnson,)

III. date OF the hrm OF BeIvln q atkins0n,I
CABINET MAKER AND UNDERTAKEN, having
located himself on GOVERNOR STREET, NEAR Il
THE OLD STAND OF BELVlN ATKINSON Is Is
prepared to serve his old customers and the pubic
Generally with all articles in his line Among his
assortment may be found some beautiful sets o OF
CHAMBER FURNITURE, OF HIS OWN MAKE,
and is still manufacturing.
In the Undertaking Department may be found al
kinds of Coffns-Wood, Metallic and Glass Front
perfectly air-tight-suited for transporting the
dead fIe has also a cheaper kind of AlR-TiGHT
COFFINS, suitable for transporting the dead VINO
nav have fallen in battle, and Is prepared, with
good teams and competent men, to 20 to the battle.
ground and DISINTER AND PREPARE BODIES
- la 4-3m
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TOHN DOOLEY respectfully invites
u the attention of his friends and the public TO
his large stock Of HATS and CAPS for gentlemen,
bows and children, which comprises all the styles
and qualities now used He has in consequence E nee
nricas of these goods AS we'll as the fine qualities
of t Hats, a good stock of low priced WOOL HATS
will be kept on hand.
some beautiful CAPES, HALF-CAPES and MUFFS.
These goods he is selling at cost to close OUT
the stock. They are well worth the attention OF
the ladies.
He is now getting the beautiful DERBY HAT for
rate prices. ia Gets
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-23

A VALUABLE IYvExrIoS.-We have seen
lately, at the store of Messrs 9. ID. Yale
Co, a gas machine, which, for economy, SIM
plcity in its operations, and the brilliant light
il gives, is certainly ahead of anything of It's
kind we have seen. One would expect 10 see
a gas machine with fire about IL, and man
whose constant attention would be required
But with this there Is nothing OF the kind. A
house servant could easily, in addition 10 his
other duties, attend to it. All that Is neces-
sary is 10 pour the liquid, called gasoline, into
the gas generator when IL needs 1t. Wind the
machine up as you would n clock, light your
burners, and there your trouble Ia at an end.
Gasoline the liquid used, Is produced from
petroleum, and costs about forty-hye cents
per gallon. One gallon Of IL Is sufficient to
keep the largest Argand burner lighted for
forty-fiye hours. The cost OF this gas will De
about two dollars per thousand feet-one- fhifd
of the present price. The machine is per.
fectly free from danger, filth. or bad odor.
can be seen at the store OF Messrs. y. ID. ale
TO-, where Mr.. buchanan, one OF the Erin,
who manufactures IL, Will gladly explain the
principle upon which II works,
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GUNS AND PISTOLS.-We invite the
~ attention Of the public to our stock OF
DoUBLE-BARREL SHOT GUNS,
BREACH-LoADING RIFLES,
Smith and wesson's celebrated
.BREACH-LOADINa CARTRIDGE PISTOLS.
COLTS AND OTHER REv0LvERs.
CARTRIDGES,
POWDER AND SHOT,
ELEY'S CAPS,
SHOT BELTS AND POUCHES, y,
POWDER PLASKS, 30.
Orders received for any kind Of SPORTING
ARMS OR PISTOLS.
de Its i0s Main strset q
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THRATRE.-On Wednesday night, Miss Annie
Cogswell made her first appearance in the
personaton of the beautiful and treacherous
. Lucretia Borgia." In sustaining this diti-
cult role she called forth the applause OF the
house during the play, and was summoned
before the curtain after its close Her acting
is full OF feeling, lacking, perhaps, something
of energy in the more impassioned scenes; but
she is exceedingly handsome, and looked her
part
Mr. Bangs, as " Gennaro," appeared to
greater advantage than in any character since
his engagement here The role of the young,
high-strung soldier suited him exactly. His
fine face and fine person were we'll set on by
the perfectly appointed costume in which he
appeared. His acting was what IL always Is,
natural and gentiemdaly in the quiet parts, and
full of force and fire in the more elevated.
His attitudes and facial expression were admi-
able.
The piece was better placed upon the stage
than any previous one. The scenery of the
first act was very handsome, and the dressing
of all the characters rich and appropriate.