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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-03
yiryinia-Hcr United States Senators--The
Goyernor-The Legislature.

Mr. Brooks the Richmond correspondent of
the New York Times, furnishes that paper
occasionally with a sensation report which is
well calculated to render his letters readable
a =. trick of the trade, which, when under
oath before Mayor Saunders. he admitted that
he sometimes employed In order TO that
end. The following remarks, in his letter
dated January 29th contain, however, so
pointed and plain a statement as to fact
which can be either disproved or substantiated
that they are worthy OF notice. He says:
"A printed circular has been distributed
among the members, which was written In
Alexandria, and which attempts TO prove the
ilegality of the Underwood and Segar elec.
tion, and resolution is already drawn up, and
ready for presentation in the Senate, embody-
ing the same ideas. On this point the great
weight of influence will be thrown, and even
if the movers of the resolution cannot carryi it,
they viii not rest content, but will insist on
another election, and thereby transfer the soiu-
tion Of the question 10 the Federal Senate, TO
he decided by that body as contested seats.
Incidentally, the validity OF the present State
Government will be brought into question,
and the effect will be 10 unearth many strange
things connected with the Alexandria coterie
of officials and the formation Of the present
Legislatnre.'
We well know that Governor PEIRPoIST
regards Messrs. SRGAR and UNDERWOOD as the
know that the Wing, which at first thought
otherwise, subsequently, declared that it had
come TO the same conclusion with the
Governor. We know what has been done in
The Legislature with reference to the ques-
rIou. And we are forced 10 believe that no
action inyalidating or tending 10 inyalidate
The titles of those gentlemen TO their seats
viii be had ~ the present session of the Gene
raj Assembly, though II may be also true that
some of the members are disposed TO oust
them. In fact, il would seem 10 be rather n
waste of labor 10 prove, even If il could be
done, that they are not entitled TO seats,
which there is no probability that the Senate
itself will allow them 10 fill.
As 10 the strange things connected with
the Alexandria coterie of officials" it is hardly
probable that the public can be much enlight
ru"d. There is no mystery about the matter.
We understand how the State Government
was organized, by what authority recognized,
and by what power continued in existence.
Governor PEIRPoIST has repeatedly said, in
public addresses, that he felt the delicacy of
ms position. In calling together, last sum-
mrr, his little Legislature, and inducing that
deprived Of the right of voting by the Alex
andria Constitution, he did all that he could
10 make his admins tration acceptable to the
people. And we are very sure that the LegiS-
lature will not attempt 10 prove that the laws
10 which il owes its own existence are either
unconstitutional or wanting in due form. The
whole fabric of the State Government has but
one foundation.
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THg NATIONAL ISTgLLIGESCgR.-This able
dignif"d and conservative journal furnishes
tally evidences of its desire to see the South
crn States fully restored TO their proper places
ia the Union. We therefore with pleasure
reproduce the following declaration of GEORGE
u. PRENTICE in regard TO the relations sub
sisiimg between President JOHNSON and its
editor. Says the Louisville Jour1,ai:
We happen TO know that the editor Of the
A,t,iiigsnrer is in cons tant communication with
th" President, and speaks understandingly in
reference TO the Presidents views and feel
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JUDGE McESTEE's Court Judge McEntee
certainly deals out summary Justice At his
tribunal. As an instance: Yesterday, atabout
or O'Clock, theft was committed at
Messrs Christian, Lea & Co.'S store, and by
| O'Clock the thieves had been proven guilty
and sentenced TO the penitentiary for one
year.
This court is of inestimable value to the city
and it's vicinity, for were it not for its exist
ence the thousand and one criminals who have
been so speedily and justly dealt with would
have TO go through the slow ordeal of the civil
courts, and it is doubtful whether those courts
would euer get through with them. For some
months Judge McEntee and his assistants
have performed their arduous and, we should
think, disagreeable duties faithfully, and have
given general satisfaction. We would respect
fully suggest that the authorities at Washing
ton make the Judge and his court "stand-
ing institooshuns."
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WM. KNABE & CO.,
w MANUFACTURERS OF 49, sSsYAsSSa
FIRST PREMIUM, GOLD MEDAL, v 4 Y y
GRAND, SQUARE

GRAND, SQUARE
AND UPRIGHT
z A N o S
These Instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years, have, upon their ex
cellence alone, attained an USPCRCHAsED PRE-
EMISESCE that pronounces them unequalled. Their
TONE
combines great power, richness, sweetness, and
fine singing quality, as well as great purity of
intonation and harmonousness throughout the
entire scale. Their
TOUCH
is plant and elastic, and is entirely free from the
stiffness found in so many pianos, which causes
the performer TO so easily tire. In
WORKMANSHIP
they cannot be excelled. Their action is con-
structed with care and attention to every part
therein that characterizes the finest mechanism.
None but the best seasoned material is used in their
manufacture, and they will accept the hard usages
of the concert-room with that of the parlor upon
an equality-unaffe ffected in their melody; in fact,
they are constructed
"NOT FOR A YEAR-BUT FOR EVER"
All our Square Pianos have our new improved
Grand Scale and the Agrafe Treble.
Every Piano fully warranted for FIVE YEARS.
WAREROOMS: $50 WEST BALTIMORE STREET,
ia 6-3m BALTIMORE.
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Monroe and Howard, who have been getting
up, in Jefferson Ward, subscriptions for the
purpose of purchasing uniforms for the city
police, have thus far succeeded admirably.
The citizens in that ward, as in all others,
have responded literally to this call, but rs
vet the policemen have not attained their
object.
We heartily wish them success in their un-
dertaking, for if there are any servants of the
public who ought to look we'll, and be dis
tinguished, they are the policemen.
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M,yoR,s CornT,-Thcre still continues TO be

MAYORS CoURT.-There still continues TO be
but few criminal cases before the Mayor. The
following We're disposed of yesterday:
ii. =. Allen, Il decently-dressed young man,
was charged with being drunk and treSpasS-
ing on the premises of J. I. Fennell, and
required TO give three hundred dollars security
for his future good behavior.
James Kirk and Solomon Hpchinger, charged
with creating a disturbance in the street, were
each required to give two hundred dollars
security for future good behavior.
Mary LaZaroni was charged with abusing
and committing an assault on Mrs. Hannah
Dobson.
Several witnesses appeared and testified 10
the bad character of the accused.
She was required to give security for future
good behavior.
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BENJAMIN Phinney, wealthy farmer In
RocLnort Ill. was recently poisoned TO death
with strychnine by his fifth wife, a pretty girl
whom he married six weeks ago.--Eschangs.
We should say that IL was pretty clear case
OF self S.dsfence .s-PFsnfscs,
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ITO THE EADIES.-Mrs. S. STRI-
l. DER takes this method of informing the lad es
Of Richmond that she has opened rooms over w.
X. Polk's, formerly Chiles Chenery, corner OF
where she ID prepared TO make CLOAKS,
MANTLES, and Ladies' and Children's CLOTH
PATTERNS Particular attention paid to DRESS
MAKING; DRESS BODIES CUT TO FIT THE
FORM FOR TWENTY FIVE CENTS STAMPING
done Of every description, for BRANDING aud
EMBROIDERY, for PILLOW CASES, SLIPPERS,
LADIES' UNDERGRADUATES, sc. Ladies who
WANTED, two GOOD HANDS ON DRESSES.
fe Its
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HORSE STEALING.-John J. Bowler was
arrested some days since for stealing two
horses from DR.. Richard Crump, of Gooch-
land From the evidence for the defence ii was
shown that the accused had agreed to sell the
horses for n commission of five dollars for n
man named Gillespie. He was sent ON, by
the Mayor, for further trial.
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HOTELS AND BOARDING-HOUsES.

DOARDING.-Miss BlDGOOD, south
u aide Main street. second door above Seventh,
can take few more B0ARDERS, with or without
IoJoina de 30-ts
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ARREST IN THE COUNTY constable Cole
arrested Julia -, q negro woman, yesterday,
for stealing clothing TO the value of thirty-fve
dollars from Mrs Tignor Mary Johnston
had been arrested for the theft, but the cloth
ing could not be found on her. Julia was not
suspected until she was met by Mrs. Fignor
on the street, who recognized the clothing she
had on as hers and had her arrested.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-03

CHICKENS. Yesterday morning Policeman
Rex saw party of negroes in ravine near
Howard's Grove, and approached them to see
what they were after. AS he neared them
they ran off. He fired at them with no effect.
On examination, he found i'll the ravine sort
of A cave in which was deposited twenty eight
dead chickens, all with their heads wrung OF.
The chickens were carried 10 police headquar-
ters, where they are held for their owners.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, FEBRUARY 2, 1855.

PORT OF RICHMOND, FEBRUARY ?, 1855.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Albemarle, Bourne, New York, mer.
chandise and passengers, Samuel Ayers Co
Steamer Saratoga, King, New York, merchandise
and passengers, G. F. Watson
Steamer NJ Martin Coffin, Norfolk, United
States mail, merchandise and passengers, Haskins
i Bridgford.
Steamer S. 0: Pierce, Bennett, Fortress Monroe,
Government orders.
Baltimore, merchandise and passengers, D. 4 W.
Currie.
SAILED.
Steamer City of Richmond, Stranahan, Norfolk
United States mail, merchandise and passengers,
Haskns Bridgford.
Steamer Lady Lang, Blanchard, Fortress Mon
roe, Government stores.
MEMORANDA.
One lumber loaded schooner In tow off Dutch
Gap, and two hay and one lumber loaded off Null
berry Island, bound TO this port.-Reported By
Pilot Barnes, cfthe steamer ". Martin.
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IrIs SAID that Richmond is one OF the places
which have been selected as suitable for the
establishment of money order feature in its
poSt office.
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II ARVEYS & WILLIAM MS,
COMMERCIAL BLOCK,


COMMERCIAL BLOCK,
CARY AND THIRTEENTH STREETS,
are now receiving in store, and will be kept in full
supply,
SUGARS-Crushed, Extra, C, Raw.
COFFEES-Prime Rio and few bags Of splendid
pure Old Government Java, for families.
BACON-Sides and Shoulders, prime quality.
WHISKY-Of all grades
We are also Agents for the sale Of
LEAD,
SHOT,
WHITE LEAD
and ZINC,
in cans, for Painters use.
LICORICE-The celebrated g and brand.
MANUFACTURED TOBACCO-Finest grades.
FLOUR-Best Valley brands, &c, &c.
The attention of the trade Is called to the above,
which will always be for sale at lowest cash prices
ia Sim
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AuCTIONEERS.

4 UCTION NNOTICE.-CASE& & BEVE-
n RIDGE, Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents,
will sell at the Sale Lot, corner of Seventeenth
and Broad streets, every WEDNESDAY and FRI
DAY, commencing at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
HORSES, MULES, CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES, CARTS, DRAYS,
HARNESS, WAGOSS,&C
All Stock intended for sale will be taken on livery
TO days of sale. We keep constantly on hand
large lot Of STOCK for private sale.
Also pay particular attention 10
RENTING OUT HOUSES.
COLLECTING CLAIMS.
Prompt attention paid to all business entrusted TO
our care, and prompt returns made. To auction
sales in town or country We give our personal aten
ton. Our friends are requested to give us q call.
CASE BEVERIDGE,
la 3 I'm Auctoneers and Real Estate Agents.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-E. b. COOK re-
- spectfully notifies his friends and the public
that he has REMOVED HIS OFFICE from No. 10
to No 98 Main street, two doors above Fourteenth,
adjoining the Times building, and rsnews the
tender OF his services as AUCTIONEER for the
sale of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE at residences,
STOCKS OF GOODS, &c, &c. He will also attend
to the sale Of REAL ESTATE, and promises to give
his personal attention to all sales entrusted TO his
care.
He promises the same energy. and assiduity to
business which has secured to him SO liberal .
share Of patronage. dei-sm
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WE RETURN THANKS to Mr. NJ. CT. Por-
ter for late Norfolk papers.
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PIANOS! p,,yos,, zRu
JOHN w. DAVIES i SONS,

hTV1T
JOHN w. DAVIES i SONS,
RICHNON MUSICAL HANGE,
No. lss MAIN STREET,
sole agents for
STIEFFS PREMIUM PIANO-FORTES.
These instruments have been before the public
FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, in competition
with the best makers of the country, and are now
by ALL THE LEADING PROFESSORS
AND AMATEURS the
BEST PIANOS MANUFACTURED!
These instruments have ALL THE LATEST I'M
PROyEMENTS, and are
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS,
with the privilege Of exchange within twelve
months If not entirely satisfactory
to the purchaser.
We refer to the following persons, who have
STIEFF'S PIANOS now In use:
General r. E. LEE, Washington College, Lexing-
ton;
d. B. PAYNE BRO, Lynchburg;
Rev. r. z. PHILLIPS, Virginia Female Institute;
Miss MARY BALDWIN, Female School, and ]. G.
CAvEr, Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, staunton;
Professor E. A. ANBoLD, Richmond.
call from all in want of SUPERIOR PIANOS
is solicited Terms liberal. ia 2-ts
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Biting words are appropriately hissed
Ihrough clspched teeth.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-FRBRUARY3 ,, 1885.
Sun rises...........6.52 Moon rises.. ell
Sun sets. ts..............5.0s High water 632
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DOWHATAN HOTEL,
CORNER ELRvRNTH AND BROAD sTREErs.
(near the Capitol
RICHMOND, VIni.NlA.
GEORGE J. sCAMMELL, PRoPRIErox.

This HOUSE, having been pnt In thorough 70.
pair and re furnished In the most complete style, is
prepared to receive guests. The accommodations
are FIRST CLASS, and guests can rely upon Ind
ing in the POWHATAN the comforts OF home, with
all the uxuries of hotel Of the character II claims
10 nossess de 1l-3m
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MORE CASES FOR THE PEyITESTIARY.-
Edward Christian and Griffin Taylor, two
negroes, We're brought before Judge McEntee
yesterday on the charge OF stealing one box of
tobacco, valued at seyenty-two dollars, from
Christian, Lea Co.
Mr.. A. B. Wells, of the above mentioned
firm, testified that Edward Christian came TO
him yesterday and asked him 10 let him have
gallon of liquor. He consented TO let him
have the liquor, and sent him up stairs with
the porter 10 get il. Shortly afterwards he
heard the porter calling him from the side
alley, and upon looking out into the alley he
saw the porter holding Griffin Taylor by the
collar Taylor At the same time holding box
of tobacco on his shoulder.
John Bailey, porter for the firm OF
Christian Lea Co., stated that he went up
stairs with Christian for the purpose of draw
ing the liquor for him, and while he was so
engaged, Christian asked him if he should go
up stairs and open the window. As he had
been employed with the firm, he thought
nothing of this request, and told him - yes.
He went up, and remained so long that he
went up TO see what he was doing He got up
Just in time TO see Christian throw box of
tobacco, in n bag, out of the window TO Taylor.
He then ran out and caught the latter, hold
ing him until he came out and recognized the
tobacco as belonging 10 the firm.
The prisoners were found guilty, and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for one year.
STOLEN MULES RBcovBRED.-On day before
yesterday, lnformatlon was received at ponce
headquarters that three fine mules, believed
TO have been stolen, had reached the city, and
were at a stable behind Chambers store, near
the Old Market. Yesterday Captain Freeman
and Detective Goodrich were sent to investi-
gate the matter. They proceeded to the stable
above alluded to, and not finding the man who
claimed the mules there, laid in wait for his
coming. Shortly afterwards they heard that
he was in the stable and going in, they found
a white man named Joseph Ditson. They
questioned him as 10 the mules, but his expla-
nation not being satisfactory, they arrested
him.
Major Claiborne Immediately telegraphed to
Petersburg about the mules and the arrest of
Ditson and received shortly afterwards
reply, instructing him to retain the man Late
in the day, Lieutenant Lecsrne, of the Quar-
termasters Department, came over, and iden-
titled the mules as belonging 10 the Govern
ment. Ditson is detained here, subject 10 the
order of General Terry.
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PIANOS.
PIANO. I 5. 60
The subscribers have now COM n n III 0 VI
menced receiving their supply OF =
PIANO-FORTES
from the tablshed and reliable mandatory Of
JOHN b. DUNHAM,
New York, OF whose instruments the subscribers
have sold so large number in former years
They respectfully invite all interested to call
and view these beautiful instruments.
W0ODHOUSE & PARHAM,
Late James Woodhouse X Co.,
ia III on Governor street, near Main.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-23
Staunton Advertiser nts.
TH IF
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
STILL IN
OPE;R TION.

THE undersigned, thankful for past farors, in
/ forms bis friends and the public, that he has
just returned with New and well selected Stock
of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, DYE STUFFS
and GENTLEMEN FURNISHING GOODS
For the quantity we'll as quality, he asserts,
without fear Of successful contradiction, that it is
unsurpassed in this market,
Having no partner, with whom to divide the
profits, unfortunately no family to support, no
children to educate, and withall. without cxtrav
agent habits, it would seem strange if he could
not compete in selling bargains with any other
establishment in the State. My will to do so is
rood and 'sWhere there is will there is always
way" Ny Stock consists principally, as fol-
lows
French and English Merinos,
Bombasines and Black Silk
Figured and Plain Alapacas.
All Wool Delaines,
Half Wool Delaines
l8 peices White and Coored Flannes,
Manchester and Domestic Ginghams.
Linseys and Striped Domestic
Swiss Musins and Nainsook,
Plain and Check Cambria,
Table Linen and Toweling,
Irish Linens from IS cts to 81 so,
400 Ladies' and Misses Hoop Skirts,
Balmorals the best quality,
| Wells and Head Dresses,
10 pieces Broad Cloth, from IS SO to $40 per yard
A full Stock CT Plain and Fancy French and Do
| mestic Cassimers Casnetts Tweeds and Ken
| lucky Jeans,
Hosiery and Perfumery,
Soaps of all qualities,
| Nubias, latest styles and patterns,
Opera Hoods and Scarfs,
Linen Cambria Handkerchief,
| "a boz. Linen do at 20 cents each or
| So, 90 per Dozen,
Plain and Figured Silk Velvet Vestings,
| large selection of Dress Buttons and Trimmings,
Full stock of Bonnet and Cap Ribbons,
3 boz. Colored Corsetts,
al and Sd Bleachcd Cotton,
| 5000 Yds. Brown Al Cotton,
400 Bunches Cotton Yarn Nos. to Is,
| Calcos and Colored Cambrcs,
| 2 Doz. Chemises,
Plain and Needle Work ars,
Cambria Edging and Ins ,g,
400 Pairs Ladies' Misses Children's Shoes,
Shawls, Busters and La = Cloaks, the --latest
| patterns,
2 Pieces Broad Cloth fore ks
And many other articles here mentioned, ali
sold at a small profit for CASH by
S. H. HlLB.
! Next door to the Marble Yard.
! In the second story have now opened first
rate stock of Gentemens Furnishing Goods,
such as Ready Made Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
| Hats, Caps, Linen Shirts. from 81, so to SIS, 90
Also Brown Cotton and Cotton Yarn by the Bale
or in smaller quantities. S. H. Fl.
| Sept. 29-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-23

liz our advertising columns of to day will be
seen the advertisement OF S. P. Rhodes, Manufac-
turcr and Dealer in Boots & Shoes Baltimore, to
which we call the attention of our readers.
Mr.. Rhodes is the successor of the late Henry
Peck, who had wide reputation in manufactu-
ring Boots and Shoes, and as Mr.. Rhodes is strict
ly following the footsteps of his worthy predeces'
sor, we predict for him an equal degree Of popu-
larity. Those Of our citizens who visit Balti'
MORE will find Mr.. Rhodes nearly opposit'
the ''Maltby," and if they need any thing in his
line, we advise them by all means to give him q
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-23

OUR friend, VIM. A. Burnett, Clerk Of the
County Court ofAugusta, has furnished US a state
ment Of Statistics, showing the number of Mar
riage licenses issued, during the year 1865, and
the number of births and deaths for 1864.
One hundred and seventy nine Marriage Licenses
for whites and twenty nine for blacks were issued
during 1865, making total Of 2os, which was
more than twice the number issued in 1851
In 1854 there were 235 births and 800 deaths
in Augusta County, exclusive of the Town of
Staunton By direction Of the Auditor OF Public
Accounts, the births and deaths in the year 1868
were not taken by the Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-23

TIE invite attention to the advertisement OF our
young friends s. NJ. Woodward l. Bro, published
In another column, their stock embraces select
assortment of Family Groceries and many other
articles which they will sell at moderate rates for
cash, or exchange for Country Produce
They are industrious and enterprising young
men, acted well their parts in our late unfortu-
nate struggle and relying solely upon their own
individual efforts for their success in business we
trust they will las they richly deser ve receive at
the hands Of our people liberal share of their
nAtrnra9c
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-23

In our paper of to day will be found the card
Of Vim. F. Richstcin, Monumental Book Store No
l7s West Baltimore ST., Baltimore.
Mr Richstein has large and varied assortment
ofBooks, Stationery, Albums, and Photographs Of
prominent Southerners, which he sells at whole
sale and retail
From recent examination of his stock, VIC can
eheerfully recommend our friends, who need any
articles in his line, to give him a call when they
visit the CITY
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-23

Mn. J. F. SEMAN, Practical Optician, has ar
rived at and will make short stay in Staunton
See his card in another column.
Many eyes have been ruined, or the sight i'm
pared, by using glasses unsuited to them. An
opportunity is now afforded those of our people,
who arc effected with imperfect sight, to secure
glasses exactly adapted to their eyes, Call on
Mr.. Seman, at P. h. Trout's Drug Store