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Nj Il y A B L " co.,
W MANUFACTURERS OF
FIRST PREMIUM GOLD MEDAL,
GRAND, SQUARE
ANn UPRIGHT

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These Instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years, have upon their ex'
celcnce alone, attained an USPCRcHAsED PRE-
ENtyEScE that pronounces them unequalled. Their
TONE
combines great power, richness, sweetness, and
fine singing quality, well a. great purity OF
intonation and harmonousnes> throughout the
entire scale. Their
i pliant and elastic and Is entirely free from the
stiffness found in many pianos, which causes
the performer TO easily tire. I'm
WORKMANSHIP
they cannot be cxcelled. Their action Is con-
strlctnd 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-unafcctcd in their melody; In fact,
they are constructed
mot FOR 4 YEAR-BCT 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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i REFU@E FROM CHoLERA-The fact that
no case Of cholera has ever occurred in the
mineral springs district of Virginia is one
q. great interest TO the people of this whole
country, III view Of the possible, perhaps we
should say probable, arriyal-of the plague in
tie spring. In all the repeated yisitations of
the pcstileuce 10 the United States, and whilst
very few localities in the whole land were
exempt from its ravages, the district of Virginia
referred 10 enjoyed entire immunity from
one OF the greatest scoUrges Of humanity. 1t
j. one of the most healthful, rs well rs beau-
Ntni regions OF this fair land, the Switzerland
or America, and inhabited 10y 4 people Of prim-
tive virtues and simplicity Of character. -
IN former days, its remarkable mineral springs
attracted many visitors from all parts of the
South, and Were bcgiuninG~to arouse attention
IN the North, when the war put an abrupt
uugtuS 10 their prosperity and the growth OF
their reputation. There are, however, ac-
e.,-modatious at the various watering places
ssr large number Of visitors, and private
r. >iicuccs and waySide inns which can enter
tain a great many more. 1t might be well,
however, for those who desire 10 find 4 refuge
Il. the mountains in the event of the cholera
,agk!urits appearance here TO take steps in
advance 10 procure comfortable accommoda-
..ans, for there viii be a great rush in the
spring 10 places OF security; and much incom-
,ruirncc and discomfor: may be the result.
III view Of the anticipated increase of travel,
!. would be well for the Legislature of Nir
at.la 10 hasten the extension of the Central
railroad. With the completion of this great
avenue 10 the centre of the State, there will
h. Al immense increase of visitors, and thou
>qnds will resort TO the watering places who
might otherwise be kept away by the want of
proper facilities Of travel.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, JANUARY 10 and II, 1855.


PORT OF RICHMOND, JANUARY 10 and II, 1855.
ARRIVED.
Steamer City OF Richmond, s,ranaham, Norfolk,
United states mall, merchandise and passengers,
Steamer E. Ludlow, Nelson City Point, schoen.
Seho9Rsr Dwight D2vidsoa, D2 ID Ketehum, New York,
Schooner Azelda and Laura, MIndo, New York,
A$ Schooner 100 Ella, Croker, Roekland lime, West,
Boards ley y Go.
Schooner Jane C: Mcsshain Robinson, pig iron,
Steamer City, of Albany, Martin, City Point.
Schooner Alfarata, Robins, Severn river, oysters.
Sloop ST. Grtman, Marshal, Severn rivers, oys-
ters.
SAILED.
Steamer State of Maryland Travers, Baltimore,
merchandise and passengers, D. W. Currie.
steamer Hatteras Parrish, New York, merchan.
disc and passengers, Samuel Ayres Go.
Steamer Niagara, Couch, New York, merchan-
disc and passengers, g. F. Watson
Steamer William Allison soutbgate. Norfolk,
Steamer General $. Van vliet, Jones, City Point.
schooners in tow, w. i. Finn: ~
Bark Emily Agnes, Watson, towed down the river
Schooner Susan E. Brown, Plate, Wilmington.
Schooner A. 81 Edwards, Henson, Philadelphia,
railroad iron. d. & w. Currie,,
schooner Americus, Lloyd. New York. via Fort
Schooner william John, Street, North Carolina,
via Norfolk, 70 load, Briscoe, & stanard
ing, to load with wood for New York, Briscoe u
Stanard. -.
Schooner George Washington, Madison, Baiti-
more via City Point, salt for Bacon Baskervill,
! by Briscoe 4 Standard.
Schooner Skepton, Wilson, Hampton, light.
Schooner Helen Mcleod, Eaton. New Bedford,
| merchandise, Cook \ Co.
Schooner Lavina Jane, Ketchum, New York, via
| Norfolk, To load. ~
Schooner George and William Cotton, Norfolk
| light.
| Tug Francis King, Shaw, Fortress Monroe, CO.
/ -.rI.Fn ~ al
| Sloop Sophia, Smack, Norfolk, manure.
| Schooner w " Gesncr, Leete, New York, mer.
| cha ndi>e, 4. Milispaugh.
Brig s. B. Thompson, Huntington, Wilmington.
! in ballast.
Steamer City OF Albany, Martin, Fortress Monroe
Government troops.
Steamer :. .. Pierce, Bennett, Fortress Monroe.
Government ordnance. -
Steamer L. {. Biddle, Fountain, Fortress Monroe,
| in tow srhoUuers.
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PAINFUL AccIDENr.-Yeste terday afternoon,
about three o'clock, rs Mr.. Solomonsfi, who
keeps clothing store III the corner OF Four
tppnth and Main streets, was riding out IN 4
buggy with Il friend, the horse took fright 1T
The corner OF Sixth and Main and dashed furi-
ousIv up towards Franklin street. The con-
gregation of the Second Baptist Church were
passing along al the time, and great consterna-
ton was created among the ladies and children.
\ little girl named Nettie Stringer was Knocked
down and cut severely on the head. The vehicle
at length came in contact with Il tree, and both
the gentlemen were thrown out. Weregret 10
add that Mr. Solomonski's skull was fractured,
and il is feared that he is fatally injured. His
friend was not much hurt.
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JARY Is, 1866. PRICE, TWO CENTS.

Baptist SUNDAY School MEErISG.--Tle
monthly meeting of the Baptist Sunday schools
Of this city and Manchester was held in the
Second Baptist Church yesterday afternoon.
For an honr before the appointed time crowds
OF children were seen hurrying TO the church,
and il was soon filled to OVERLOOKING hun.
dreds having TO go away without finding even
n place to stand. Rev. David Shaver pre,Sled
A beautiful hymn was sung by the schools,
and Rev. DR.. Jeter offered prayer. The re
ports of the several schools for the month were
read by the superintendent, and showed the
following average attendance of officers, teach
ers and scholars. Inclement weather during
the month caused 4 falling off in the number
OF scholars, but the attendance yesterday
showed Il decided increase.
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New PRESIDENTIAL MASsIoS.-It i said that
efforts are being made by number of inluen
nal gentlemen TO get Congress 10 purchase n
large and beautiful tract of land, on the north
,~n side Of the city, well and favorably known
l., the residents Of Washington aS the resort Of
picnic and pleasure parties, for the purpose of
erecting thereon Presidential mansion, with
= t.c -nlhccut park attached. There is ia
NOUS spring OF water upon the place, the
ground i we'll wooded, and is in every way de-
Tatlr for The object proposed, having an area
ul between three and four hundred acres.
The unhealthy location Of the present Exc
,g]lvc mansion i Il sufficient reason for another
lite. though its modest dimensions and archi-
lecture seem 10 Us more in keeping with re-
publican simplicity than an cditice more spa
,!uus and stately. If we build 4 palace, who
knows, but the next thing, we may make Il
king: The present building is, however, so
lat.ch out Of repair that it might be cheaper to
tulld new one at once. The sums expended
tor repairs would put up very decent edifice.
>IE thousand dollars were appropriated for
tull object in 1851 ; about ten thousand in l>62
seven thousand III 1858; twelve thousand i'll
I-.i. 10 rebuild the stable; besides six thou
land dollars the same Year for repairing, re-
J.tiu- and rc-furnishing the Presidents sum
4urr residence at the Soldiers Home. These
appropriations, i'll addition 10 those for furni-
luTr for the White House. amount, in the last
four years, 10 seventy thousand dollars, and
the Committee on Appropriations, during the
present session, announce that Il further ex-
pcndIIurc OF thirty thousand dollars for turni-
;ur" must be made forthwith.
II would be well enough 10 build IN EXecu-
i've mansion which willuo be in such cons tant
lccd Of repairs, and TO have plain simple and
-trous furniture able TO stand the wear and
tear Of the multitudinous visitors, who, il
~r,LI- regard the dwelling and furniture rs
their own property, and do what they choose
N4.a their own.
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4 MONKEY TKIcK.-Therc is a grocery down
town wherein there is kept Il splendid specl'
men of the monkey genus, whose business II Is
10 receive money from customers and brush 1t
into the TILL Recently two native-b born Irish
men went in, and one of them purchased 4
piece of tobacco laying down his dime, Which
The monkey received, rs is his wont, and de
posted il in the drawer. The lrishmen leit'
but had not got far before they heard the
shouts of the shopfeeper behind them, Come
back and pay me for that tobacco Pat, the
purchaser, at once turned round and remarked,
with all the GOODNESS of Irish wit, IAN shure,
| paid YER father for it, The keeper OF the
grocery at once Subsided, and the lrishmen
were allowed TO go on their way in peace.
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ARREST OF AN ESCAPED PRIsoNER.-We an
nounced Il few days ago the escape OF three
men from the Libby prison, through the sup
posed bribery Of the guard. On Saturday, as
Policeman Goodrich was'pursuing his rounds
on Maddox'S Hill, he saw man answering
the description OF Harry Martin, one OF the
escaped culprits, cautiously walking along by
the side of a fence, when the officer stepped
up. tapped him on the shoulder and informed
him that he was wanted, Martin pleaded 10
be let off, saying he was only put i'll prison in
default of payment of IL fine, but Goodrich
was incxorable, and conducted him before
Judge McEntce, by whom he was re-commit-
ted TO the Libby. Ii is said that Martin has
made some important revelations in regard to
the parties with whom he was associated IN
his escape from prison.
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LITTER FROM JOHN mitchell. The New
York Ntrs of saturday contains a letter, dated
Paris, December I'D, from JoHS Mitchell.
II Is not such one, in point OF elegance, or
vii, or interest, rs we had expected, but very
much like those penncd by all foreign CORE
spondcuts Of the New York papers. He dis
cus>cs President JoHSsoN's annual message,
and tolls how il was received by the larsians--
some regarding il rs significant of indifference
ia regard 10 French intervention in Mexico
others, IL indicating Il desire 10 extend the
protection Of The United States over all re-
rNnAes on thl> continent; and still others, rs
leaving the question open. Mr.. mitchell
~1N> there is = powerful and growing repubh-
>etH party In France, though the Emperor is
rising IN personal popularity: gives history
e.. tar recent governmental action with rcfe-
renee 10 some of the Partisan students: and
winds up his letter with some characteristic
remarks upon the deceased King LEOPOLD and
Prince ALBERT.
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A DEAD INFANT FOUND n a RAvINE.-On
Saturday morning last, some boys, VINO We're
at play in a rayine which crosses Fourth ana
Fifth above Jackson street, found the body OF
an infant, in u perfectly nude state, which
was either white or 30 nearly so as to leave us
color a matter of doubt. Information OF the
fact was sent 10 DR.. Little. the city coroner,
who made an examination OF the body, ana
came to the conclusion that il was that OF n
stilI-born infant though upon this point he
was not entirely positive. The chlld was,
doubtless, thrown into the ra'me by q hetrt,
10 the parties concerned.
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Tho inhabitants Of the little village Of Ash
land viii be entertained by the following item
Of news from he Slashcs by the way Of Nash
VILE, Tenn.
The editor OF the Nashville Gazette, after
publishing IN amusing anccdote Of 4 clergy
man taking up Il collection from gambling
parry, says:
4" Ii remind. IL Of a scene witnessed some
y.ar> ago in the little town of Ashland, Va, the
1rlh.placc Of that sterling statesman and patriot,
Ill" late Henry Clay. party OF turineh Were
seated IN Tie club house after the close oi the day ;
races. when lady al The door sent for well
Fn#wu major, and requested him 10 raise a sub
-euTf.ou for the purpose Of repairing little
church rd1hcr. The major promised to do 50 and
rrI.r TO the good lady on the morrow.
About niue ~ night Il huge bowl OF punch was
hf@"rd while party OF gentlemen were seated
round tho taol" enjoying game OF blum. lhe
w"m"ut, beverage disappeared 10 the health OF the
sIncT.e, when the ma Jur called for subscriptions
l"lly Young bachelor proposed 10 give the pro;
'e"l- 81 the next game, which was asscn,ed 10, and
d.. !-d of with a hundred distinguished general
stw ham and went hundred better, aud thus The
.aiua proceeded untll a right smart pile OF hun
a#r1s were handed 10 tue ina Jor tor the benefit Of
II. church,
The above may be true, though we never
heard Of il before. We ehave not heard Of any
races IN Ashland since the war, except the
,4Na!ry races for which that locality became
somewhat famous. There were races before
'hr "aT, and there may have also been "wcll-
known majors and - distinguished generals
'''ofe that period, though tradition has not
preserved their names. If the incident ever
occurred, The Ashland Church people are 10
"' congratulated for their success in levylng
Oh IN" cn"my's camp, and the gamblers have
I@i'!f gone better than OH that occasion.
"" may mention here that Ashland was not
s''' mfth place Of HENRY CLAY. The humble
""1lhnG where the Great Commoncr first saw
Tie hsht Is Il few miles from that village, and
= A''ii standing, as is the old mill where he
''' The name Of the Mill boy Of the Slashes.
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THE RICHMOND AND DANyILLE RAILROAD
From accounts received through travellers,
we are justified i'll stating that this road Will
compare fayorably with any railroad in tht
State, and that the officers and employees are
obliging and accommodating. This Is 4 very
gratifying state q affairs. II seems that
:. Buford, Esq, lie President Of the road, /:
determined TO do, and has done, his duty, and
that the Superintendent, Colonel Thomas
Dodamead, is fully alive 10 the Importance OF
having all things on this important thorough
fare done up in style. With Il liberal schedule
As 10 time and passenger and freight fare, we
predict that this railroad will be the most
prosperous line in the State OF Virginia
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CONTROVERSY ABOUT MrLE.-MrS. Lucy
Ann West of Hanover, appeared before the
Mayor on Saturday, dressed in Old Virginia
homespun, 10 answer n charge of having in her
possession mule, valued At fifty dollars, the
property OF >. ID. Martin, knowing lhe same
10 have been stolen. The Mayor stated that
other parties We're more deeply implicated in
the matter than the accused, and he would
therefore postpone the investigation Of the
case until Friday next; and Mrs. West, having
proved bv her sister that she borrowed the an
imal TO come TO Richmond, she was admitted
TO bail in TIE sum of three hundred dollars for
her appearance 1T that time. The mule mean
while remains in the possession OF the city
authorities and-as he is represented TO be an
exceedingly voracious creature, there is Il
strong probability OF his eating up fodder
enough TO amount TO his value before the case
iS decided.
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Officers and

There We're sixteen hundred and eighteen
scholars in all these schools yesterday,
Interesting addresses were made by Rev. A.
+. Dickinson, Rev. DR.. Burrows, Colonel
Thomas J Evans, Rev. DIR. Jeter and Rev.
William + Hatcher. Several beautiful pieces
of music were sung during the exercises. The
meeting adjourned TO meet in February at the
Grace Street Baptist Church.
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PORN OF PROXY.
RICHMOND, December 10, lses.

FORM Of TRUA1
Know all men by these presents, Ihat ths sup HW
scrlber, being stockholder In the NAIloNAL La
PRESS COMPANY, do hereby constitute ana ap-
point - true and lawful attorney ana proxy 70
represent each OF in all general msetinAe oi tns
months from and after date thereof, when We are
not personally present or represented by soine
other proxy, with full power and authority. ~
and 10 ds such other act or acts each of US souIa
give or do as aembe Or Of said nieetinesu we wsIS
personally present and We do hereby fau!y IS auS
attorney may lawfully give or do Tor US III puhfn hf
anca ofthe authority hereby conferred upon nlna
Witness hand aud seal THIS - aay u
one thousand light hundred and -. f,.,1
TEsTE
laf I'm
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NAvIGATIox OrExED.-The " Old Bay Line :
of steamers will be on the route between Rich
mond and Baltimore this morning. Theice has
completely played out" in the river, and
passengers may depend upon safe and COM
Portable trip. Captain John II. Freeman, for
nerly of the Curtis Peck, is connected with
this line in an official capacity, and the we'll.
known firm of Haskins 4 Bridgfcrd, at Rock
etts, are the agents. See advertisement.
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VOL. 29---NO. 100.
LOCAL MATTERS.

To ORR Cry SUBSCRIBERS. Tho rapid increase
Of our city circulation has forced us 10 reduce
the extent of the carriers routes and TO employ
several new carriers. From complaints made q,
the Office, We fear that the new carriers have
failed 10 And the residences Of some subscribers,
and We must ask their Indulgence for few days,
until the routes and locations are more perfectly
learned hy the new carriers We beg our readers
to notify us, either through the po,toiicc or by
calling at our counting room, of any neglect al
-
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STEALING IKoY.-Iwo little boys, named
Thomas Powers and Lewis Dunn, were ar
raigned before the Mayor on Saturday 10 IN,
swer charge OF stealing quantity OF old
iron from the premises of the Petersburg Rail
road Company on this side Of the river. The
watchman AT the place, John Iyel, testliieo
that he saw the bows take the iron, and that
a great deal had been carried away. When
hearing this testimony the two youngsters
burst into flood of tears, and made heart
touching appeal to the Mayor for release oui
their antecedents being very bad, 6oth Were
remanded 10 jail, To be examined before 'h'
Hastings Court in February next.
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a SOLDIERS Leo BRoKES.-On saturday
morning. soldier belonging TO the Federal
army, but whose name we have not learned,
was run over by wagon Ut the corner oil
Fourth and Canal streets, the consequence OF
which was Il broken leg. He was taken In
charge by the citizens of the vicinity and 4
surgeon sent for 10 attend him The man, Who
belonged 10 the Twelfth United States lntan-
try, also had his skull fractured. Ii appears
that he was riding in a wagon, drawn by tour
mules and fell out, and the wheels oi the We
hicle passed over him.
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THE SHAWL CAsE.-Mrs. Dorm, the mother
of the young girl who was before the Mayor
on Friday, charged with stealing shawl from
W.sF. Noel on the 2Si of November, lsoi,
appeared on Saturday in answer 10 q sum
mons, and fully established the fact that she
bought the article from Confederate soldier,
paying him for five dollars for It, She, how
ever, gave up the shawl rather than have amy
more trouble about 1t, and the case was there
nnnn dismissed.
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The Police UNIFoKM. Major Claiborne 5
police appeared yesterday in their new caps,
which seem peculiarly fitted for the purpose
TO which they are applied. They are copied
exactly from those worn by the Metropolitan
police of New York-made of navy blue cloth,
with glazed top and Il wreath in front en-
closing the number. They ulsos had on their
new badges, which are made of German ell
YER in the form of n shield, and neatly IL tered
and numbered. We hope soon 10 announce
the appearance of the policemen in their full
new sIit of uniform for the manufacture OF
which preparations are rapidly progressing
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Rr|0VrRY ~ 4 ST0IEN IKTNN.-~OWe lhrte
or four weeks ago we announced the THEFT
from the residence Of Mr.. William Il. lsaac>
on Sixth street. of u trunk containing valu-
able collection of ladies apparel. The trunk
was taken, it will be remembered, while the
family were nj supper. On Friday last, some
information was received ut The second police
station in regard 10 the stolen property, and
officers Kelly and Moore procrrdrd 10 house
occupied by negroes. on Jackson street, at the
intersection Of Ioushrr. and there found the
trunk which was subsequently Identified by
Mr.. Isaacs. / was found to contain ladies
cloak, of elegant style, and many other Talu-
able articles. one OF the several wives OF
Alexander Hamilton, the negro arrested Tor
stealing the slIycrWare Of Mr.. A. l.. Ellclt,
boarded in the house ana there j. little doubt
that Hamilton Stol" the trunk. AT all events,
circumstances point in this direction, and
Alick having gotta bad name, he viii beapt
70 get plemty OF kicks on his way DOWN mn.
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ATTEMPT TO GARRorE.-On Saturday night,
al A late hour, a Mr.. Russell, while passing
over the Dock bridge, on Seventeenth street
was set upon by three men, and an attempt
was made TO rob him. lie mt once took To his
heels and escaped from their clutches and the
alarm which he gave brought up the night po'
lice, but the scoundrcls had by this time made
themselves scarce, and there was no arrest.
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PRoyosr CorRT-BREvET- COLONEL MCENTEE
PREsIDIxG-The following cases were dis
posed of in this Court on Saturday:
Ella Richardson and Betsy Ann Bowler
were convicted of petit larceny and sent TO
Castle Thunder for six months.
Rachel Cooper was found guilty OF receiving
stolen goods and sent TO the Castle Tor one
month.
Anna Parker, Willie Edwards and Della
Tate were charged with dis turbing the peace
by indulgiug their bellicoSe propensities on
each others faces. Anna Parker was released,
and the others were fined five dollars each.
John Bell and Turner Lewis, small negro
boys, charged with stealing iron, and Emma
Patterson, charged with stealing wood, We're
acquitted.
William Brown and John Davenport We're
convicted of keeping Il dsorderly and i'll
governed house, and jointly 1ined foriy-f's
dollars.
William Griffin and Robert Cole were fined
TWO dollars each for driving across the side
walk. -,
Jack Rcnser and Reuben Hill, charged viii
petit larceny, and Gus. Jackson and jim
Stuart, arrested for lighting, We're released.
John Thomas, atins Uyerton, was sent tt
the Castle for sixty days for stealing iron.
The above parties are all negroes. The only
white man before the Court was II. III. Doherty
who was fined twenty-five dollars for selling
liQuOr 10 soldiers.