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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-20

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MILITARY COMMIs
SION FOR THE TRIAL OF DIR. J. l.. WATSON
! Wednesday, December 10, 1S66.-The mill
tary commission ordered by Major Gene
raj Schofeld for the trial of DR.. J. i. Wat.
son, of Rockbridgc, charged with the kill.
| ing of William Medley, freedman, in
November last, in the county Of Rock.
bridge, assembled this morning at twenty
minutes past 10 o'clock. Five member:
of the court being absent, General Gran
ger, the presiding officer, adjourned the
body for ten minutes.
During this interval the accused, DR.
Watson, and Ex-Governor Letcher and
Colonel Thomas p. August, his counsel
were presented, and were very courteously
received by General Granger and other
members of the commission.
Upon the re;issembling of the court, il
appeared that there were present all its
members, as follows:
Brevet Brigader- General r. S. Granger
lieutenant colonel Eleventh United States In
fantry; Brevet Brigadier General Thomas ).
Neill, major Twentieth United States Infan-
try Colonel O. B. Wilcox, Twenty ninth Uni
ted States Infantry Brevet Lieutenant-C Colo
mel George II. Higbee, captain Eleventh Uni
mel +. NJ. Cooley, captain Eleventh United
States Infantry; Brevet Major Thomas 5.
Dunn, captain Twenty-first United States In
fantry: Breyet Major w. T. Edgerton, cap
tain Twenty-ninth United States Infantry
Brevet Major II. r. Putnam, captain Twenty
first United States Infantry; Brevet Major J.
NJ. Goodhue, captain Eleventh United States
Infantry; Brevet Captain Richard Robins.
first lieutenant Eleventh United. States lnfan-
try; Brevet Captain L. >. Huntington, first
lieutenant Twenty ninth United States In
fantry; First Lieutenant l.. B. Knox, Twcn-
ty- first United States Infantry; First Licuten-
ant w. n. Sage, Twenty-ninth United States
Infantry Brevet Major G. X. Layton, cap
tain Eleventh United States Infantry, acting
Judge Advocate Department of the Potomac,
judge advocate.
Major Layton, the judge advocate, an
nounced that he had not been able to pre-
pare business for the court the witnesses
in the case had arrived, but he had not yet
seen them, and he desired an adjournment
until tomorrow Thursday at half-past 10
O'Clock. To this the court assentcd, and
adjourned accordingly.
The accused and his counsel, having pre-
viouSly received intimation of this adjourn
ment, had retired.
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UNITED STATES COuRT.-Judge Under
wood opened his court in Norfolk on Tues.
day. In his charge to the jury he informed
them that the principal cases that would
come before them would be violations of
the revenue and postal laws, and counter
feiting. He was happy to state that there
were very few cases. Two cases Of libel,
under the confscation act, Us. Charles and
Nicholas Dawson, of Loudoun county,
were dismissed upon motion of Mr.. Attor-
ney Chandler, under Instructions from the
Attorney General.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-20

DANGEROUS SPORT.-A youngSter was
arraigncd before the Mayor yesterday for
opening a miniature battery on Grace
street to the danger of passers-by. The
piece, a small Napoleon, was loaded with
a solid shot, which went through an inch
plank, broke a brickbat on the pavement,
and would have gone through something
else had it not been stopped. This sport is
rather dangerous, and these young battery
commanders, in their Christmas engage
ments, should direct their guns so that the
shots will not 60 beyond range.
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LECTURE BY Rev. JOHN A. BROADUs To-
SIGHT.-In order that as many Of our peo-
pie who desire to do SO may have the Op-
portunity, and to conform to the financial
condition of our people generally, the
Young Mems Christian Association have
reduced the price of admission to the sum
of twenty-five cents.
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STEAMSHIP NIAGARA.-This elegant
steamer of the New York line having been
thoroughly overhauled and repaired, will
again make her regular trips between New
York and this city. She will leave the
former place on Saturday next, and on her
return trip will leave this port on Tuesday
morning.
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RoBBERY.-Last Tuesday evening, at
about I O'Clock, gentecl-looking young
man, medium height, dark complexion,
went into Mrs. EddinS'S clearinghouse, on
Governor street, and asked for room for
the night. He was shown into the room
usually occupied by Mrs. Eddins, and re-
tired quite early. Yesterday morning he
was found t. have vamooscd," and car
ried with him three dresses belonging to
Mrs. Eddins, and a number Of other arti-
cles of clothing to the value of at least fifty
dollars. He left the house at about 5
o'clock in the morning, and was heard by
those in the house, who, not suspecting
anything wrong, said nothing to him. The
robbery was not discovered until he had
had time to make good his escape.
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NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.-In

NOTICE TO YERS.-ln
IN compliance with an ordinance OF the city OF
Richmond, will attend al my Office, at the City
Hall, froms A. NJ osP. NJ, from the 18th TO the
3lst OF December inclusive, to receive the remain.
ing half of the CITY TAXES, dedncttng ten per
cent thereon from those who paid ORs-hnLy in
June. JULIUS a. HUDSON, Y. u h
n B-Those persons who have not paid any por-
time and pay the amount OF their taxes, as will
have no opportunity OF calling on them before ad
vertising their property for sale, which will add
twenty per cent III not soldl Those who have NOT
paid their personal tax by that time must expect to
have their goods levied on ss soon as get out OF
the ofdcs, am required to settle my entire sc'
count in February.
de lin j. A. HObsON, v. Y. n
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ARREST OF A HOUsE-BREAKER.-Ies ester
day morning the house OF Lewis Patrick,
residing in the county, was entered and
robbed of twenty dollars. Patrick's wife
saw man running from the house at about
the time of the robbery, and recognizing
him as one William III. Gentry a warrant
was issued for him, and he was arrested in
the city yesterday.
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ESCAPE OF A HORSE THIEF.-The sheriff
of King George arrived here yesterday
with a white man, whose name we could
not learn, charged with stealing horse in
Henrico, and stopped at the Powhatan
House in the same room with his prisoner.
When the sheriff awoke, his prisoner had
disappeared, and no trace OF him could be
found
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-20

Hop OF THE RICHMOND SOCIAL CIRCLE.
The hop of the Richmond Social Circle
given last evening at the Monticello Hall
was the most brilliant of the season, thus
far. A larger number Of guests were in
vited than had been before, the arrange
ments were more extensive, and no effort
was spared to make it truly grand af-
g.,
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slant, and is now held for trial by military
commission under authority of the act oI
Congress of July l6, 1865 which act directs
and requires the President, through the
commissioners and officers of the Freed
mems Bureau, TO exercise military juris-
diction over all cases and questions con.
cerning the free enjoyment of the right to
have full and equal benefit Of all laws and
proceedings concerning personal liberty,
personal security, &C., by all citizens, with
out respect to race or color or previous
condition of slavery, of the States whose
constitutional relations to the Government
of the United States have been discon-
tinued by the rebellion, and have not been
restored.
The above named act Of Congress has
been officially published to the army by
the President, through the War Depart
ment, for the information and government
of all concerned.
AS an officer of the United States army,
commanding the military department
which includes the State Of Virginia, and as
assistant commissioner of the Freedmen's
Bureau for the same department, my duty
requires me to decline compliance with
the writ of your honorable court; and
do therefore respectfully decline to pro-
duce the body of the said James l.. Wat
son.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient -servant
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-20

MAYORS CoURT-MAYOR MAYO PREsI.
DISG-WEDNEsDAY MoRNING.-Mary Muir
ply was arraigned to answer the charge OF
abusing and threatening Mrs. Mary Lyons.
His Honor required her to give surety for
her good behavior, in default of which she
was committed.
Frank Larman and John Thomas, small
boys, for stealing candle boxes, were sent
to Jail.
Robert Lacey, small negro boy, charged
with offering stolen iron for sale, was given
into the hands of his father for chaStise-
ment.
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PUaILIsTIc.-Ben Jefferson, small negro
boy, was arrested yesterday for fighting
in the street. Ben became engaged in
a fight with a brother freedman, who
was joined in few moments after the
engagement commenced by another. Ben
fought these two bravely until police.
man hove in sight, when his two antago-
nists made tracks, leaving him in posses
sion of the field, and the policeman in pos
session of him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-20
A YER'S CATHARTIO PILLS are

A YER'S CATHARTIO PILLS are
N the most perfect purgativs which we ARC able
to produce, or which we think has ever yet been
shown TO the community how much they excel the
ordinary medicines, In use. They arc safe ana
pleasant to take, but powerful to cure Their Pc.
of tho body remove the obstructions Of is organs,
purify the blood and expsl disease. They pnyys
out the foul humors which breed and grow dis.
temper stimulate sluggi.h or aisordersd orsans
tone with strength to the whole system. Not only
bSd9 But Also % fornidabis and Sssgsroas diseases
While they prod powerful effects, they are y
beat physic that can, be employed for children.
Being sngar.soatsd, they are pleasant 70 laxs;
risk OF harm Cures have been made which sur.
pass belief, they not subsisntiatsd by men oi
such exalted position and character ~ 10 forbid
M en- and physicians have lent their names 20 esf-
tify 10 the public the reliability OF oar remedies,
while others have sent a. the assurance oi tnsn
conviction that our .prspsraiions contribute In
mensey 70 the relief OF our arieted. snnenng isi-
low men. 80
The agent below named Is pleased 70 farnish
gratis our American Almanac. containing Gree
tons for the and certificates Of their cures, of
the following complaints: u..,,...
Dropsy, Heartburn: Headafhs arising from loui
stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, Morbid lnse,.on OF
i1Ssy, len Loss of Appetite. all diseases srsguirs
the blood and stimulating the y,tsn. cure many
could reach. such AZ Deafness, Partial 'Biindness,
Neuralgia and Nervous Irrtability, Dsrangsuspls
OF the Liver and Kidnsys. Gout and other ktndfeA
complaints arising from low state Of the eody,or
obstruction Of Its functions. =.
Do not % PVT OF b sop,insiplss dsslsr vii, .ish
on on Bsmsnd Arss's and tiks no o,hsss.. The
sick want the bes, aid there IL for them. ana thsy
Prspar-d by Dr., J. c. ArER Co.. Lowell. hsss.
| and sold by dealers every who're. = de S-sm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-20

NHINA, GLASS, AND HoUSE-FUR-
" NlsHIS6 GooDs.-Ws are this day receiving
stock OF CHINA and HOUSE-FURSlsHlNG
GOODS, sucn as Plate Warmers, Coffee and Tea
Urns. Coffee Biggins, Coffee 0ruques, Rolled Me-
tai Coffee and Tea Pots. Also, Parlor Coal Vases
and Coal Hods-very handsome.
Also, FANCY GOODS In great variety, snch as
beautiful Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Baekgam-
mon Boards, Vases, SIC. Call and see them At
BRANCH K CURRAGTS
China, Glass. and House. furnishing store,
des corner Eighth and Main, No. 7sS.
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PIANOS,
NOSE zsnr
RICHM0ED MUSICAL Eycu.N

0V11
RICHAoE MUSICAL EXCHAN
is MAIN STREET, sgAs rHR Posr-oFrroR.
JOHN w. DAVIES SONS,
sole agents for
CHARLEs NJ. sTIEFF'S CELEBRATED PIANOS
These instruments have been before the publi,
FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, In competition
with the bes makors OF the country. and are now
pronounced by ALL THE LEADING PROFESSORS
AND AMATEURS the
BEST PIANOS MANUFACTURED
These Instruments have ALL THE LATEST I'M.
PRovBMENTs, and arc
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS,
with the privilege Of exchange within twelve
months IL not entirely satisfactory
to the purchaser.
We refer TO the following persons who have
STiEFF'S PIANOS now in use In Virginia:
General Z. + Lee, Lexington;
Thomas X. wynne, Richmond, Va;
Or, Huston, Richmond, Va
Colonel Nat. Tyler, Richmond. Va;
SSmuei A Baton Richmond. Va;
TSS9nas iSNS b. ausfes SfSsnfi RichmonG aa vS va
Mrs l. w. Gla1ohrook, Richmond, Va;
S. Hechinger. chmond. Va;
Exchange Hotel. Richmond. Va.
Auderson's Art Palace. Richmond Va;
Professor Amoold; Richmond Va;
u. \, Pairo, LynchbGrg;
Professor Graham, Saunton:
Professor A. }, Turner, Stanton;
Miss Mary Baldwin, Staunton:
Harvey Emnger, Rocking ham county;
h. Y. Harrison, Berkeley county;
Colonel James n. ssibert, Shenandoah county ;
John T. Watson, Page county;
Dennis Daniels, ESQ.,, Jefferson county;
p s Reptch; ESQ Jefferson county
wiiiism @ Butler. ESQ, Jefferson nIo county:
SO. Cunningham, Esq., Berkeley County;
Charles Z Coe, Esq, Berkeley county
Jacob Miller. Esq, Berkeley county;
,, sReck, Efq;, Berkeley county;
6. W. Hoke, Esq !, Berkeley county;
A. Bowman, ESQ Berkeley county;
J.. Compbeil, ESQ. Berkeley county;
James Denny, ESQ, Berkeley county;
Hoffman & Brother Warren county
Pm Custer, Esq. Rockingham county;
John Y. Lewis, ESQ. Rockingham couoty;
6, w. RoSenberger, Esq Rockingham county;
A. II, johnson, ESQ, Rockingham county;
J G. Steele, ESQ, Lexington;
White Pole, Lexington;
James L. Miller, Bsq., shenandoah county;
Miss A. Miller, Shenandoah county;
Joseph Allen, ESQ. Shenandoah county;
John Wissler, Esq, Shenandoah county;
Samuel Moore ESQ shenandoah county
Charles Moore, ESQ, Shenandoah county;
Moses Walton, Esq, Shenandoah county
Professor Louis Idr. Staun'on
Major Hotchkfss, Stauuton;
J. W. Ably, Esq, Stanton;
Isaac Witt, Esq, staunton;
~
j. Il. Bnrdett. Esq stanton;
DR. Arthur, Stanton
Professor A. ]. Turner, Staunton:
Professor Joel Ettinger, stanton;
A VI Bruce Esq., Stsunton;
Virginia and American Hotels, Staunton
S. S Bradford. Esq, Culpeper Courthouse;
Mrs. NJ. J. Wise, Culpeper Courthouse;
- Hood. Esq, Culpepcr Courthouse
Edwin Lonck, Esq Page county:
Rev. K. II. Philips, Virginia Female Institute,
Stauntou
J. c. Covel, Esq Principal Deaf and Dumb In
stitute, Staunton.
call of ALL IN WANT OF SUPERIOR PIANOS
Is snlicifad TERMs LIBERAL. de l.
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ATTEMPT AT BURGLART.-Night before
last party of burglars made an attempt
to get into the Eagle foundry, and had
nearly succeeded, when a policeman came
upon them and scared them off.
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RoBBERY.-A young man named W. H.
Wolf, from Nelson county, stopping at the
Ballard House, was robbed on Tuesday
evening last of $2l2. He had gone out
from the hotel 10 make some purchases,
and when he went to look for his money
he found his pocket cut open in the most
ingenious manner, and his money missing.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-20

DR.. WATsON's CAsE-APPLICATIoN FOR
A WRIT OF HABEAs CORPUS BEFORE JUDGE
MEREDITH-TuE WRIT Is GRANTED, AND
GENERAL SCHoFIELD REFUSES TO ANSWER
T.-Yesterday morning DR.. Watson's
counsel appeared before Judge Meredith,
of the Circuit Court, and made applica-
tion for writ of habeaS corpus !; which was
granted. We give below the petition, the
writ, and General Schoiield'S reply to the
latter.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, !


The parties interested in the above named suit
are hereby notified that have appointed my otlce
In this city AZ the place, and TUESDAY the sth day
of January, 1857, at the hour Of ~ A. M a. the
time for executing the directions OF said DEGREES,
at which time and place they are required TO at
tend.
Given under my hand this ID OF pecember. 1865.
JAMES PLEAsANTS,
dc 3-lawlw Commissioner in Chancery.
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TERM9 on ADvERTf6IN6
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, 60

SOMETHING GOOD. boys xhY :
- PRIME SEWED BR0GAks.-We are
having Manufactured expressly for our
custom, BOYS D0UBLE-SOLB skWED
to have wosd or paper in the solss. We can recon.
FROM ali in want Of superior goods in our line We
solicit call, as we keep always on hand me phcr
BOOTS and SHOES that can be found, which Ws
sci. ~ Iowa they can bs found any vhsrs. r~s
PUTEEY b WATTS,
del corner Main and Thirteenth streets.
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YANKEE NoTIoSs for January has been
laid on our table by j. Wall Turner, news
agent. Governor street. The illustrations
of comic subjects are very rich.
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sEEDsMEN. FLORISTS, &c.

ALLAN Il JOHNSON, NURSERY
"A MEN, SEEDsMEN, AND FLORISTS .-sEN
once and Seed Warehouse, 1905 Main street xet(S
GARDEN and Greenhouses, Grace street be- -.
tween Smith and Henry; Nurseries, on the Hermit
ags road. ur,,e
Orders received A. the seed store for TREES,
PLANTS, CUT FLOWERS, BOUQUETS, &c.
The attention of dealers in SEEDS Is specially
directed TO our large and varied assortment oi
GARDEN FIELD. and FLOWER SEED. in bulk
or a papers Trade list mailed 10 dealers only.
Druggists supplied with all kinds OF SEEDS for
aavoring and extracts. BIRD SEED, &c, at low
est wholesale rates.
SEEDS sent by mail, prepaid. ae l-s
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A SEAsoNABLE PRESENT For THE Or
PHASs.-ss At this season of feasting and
good cheer, who, one of our correspond
ents asks, "who will remember the or
phans. and send a contribution of ham,
turkey, or confectionery, that they may
make merry and be glad, and for time
forget that no fathers hand can minister to
their enjoyment % Some one will, we are
aurp
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-20

HUsTINGs COURT.-This court was not in
session yesterday. 1t meets at 10 O'Clock
this morning.
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Nj M II y n ID IL q W. ,~&xluz
w MANUFACTURERS or ETEHT
PIRST PREMIUM, GOLD MEDAL,u X v
GRAND, SQUARE,
AND UPRIGHT
PI N o S
These Instruments having been before the public
for the past thirty years, have upon their excel.
lencs alone, attained an USPCRcHAsED PgB-EAI-
sgHCE that pronounces them unequslled. Their
TONE
combines great power, richness, sweetness, and
fine singing quality, as well as great purity OF
intonation and harmOHiousness throughout the
entire scale Their
Is plant and elastic aud is entirely free from the
stiffness found In so mary pianos, which causes
the performer to so easily tire. In
WORKMANSHIP
they cannot be excelled. Their action is con-
rtructed with a care and attention TO every part
therein that charactsTizss the finest mechanism.
None buthe 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 in their melody; In fact,
they are constructed
mot FOR YEAR-BUT FOR EVER"
All our Square Pianos have our new improved
Grand Scale and the Agraffe Treble.
Every Piano fully warranted for FIVE YEARS.
JOHNSON & CHAMBERLAYNE,
Music Dealers and Publishers,
Sole Agents for the sale of the above celebrated
Pianos, No. 800, corner Main and Ninth streets,
Richmond. Va jy27-sm
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VOL. xxx.
GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS
1Scc CHRISTMAS. 1Cec
ANDREW PIZzINI CO..

ANDREW PIZzIEI & CO..
so7 BROAD STREET,
have on hand large and varied stock OF CHRIST.
MAS GOODS, and they cordially invite the a.ten.
tion of buyers 10 call and examine. II consists In
part Of
BEAUTIFUL FANCY BOXES,
SMALL BOXES FOR CHRISTMAS TREES,
AMUSING SURPRISE BOXES,
CERNGCoPIAS, Of every style and descrip.
tion:
FRENCH sACoUEs.
GROTESQUE FIGURES,
SMALL CHRISTMAS TREES,
SMALL FANCY TRUNKS,
ORNAMENTS FOR CAKES, &C., &c.
ALSO,
Preserved Fruits, OF all kinds; Crystalized
Fruits, of all kinds Fancy Cream Bon. Bons, OF
our own make; Cream Chocolates, Gum Drops,
Jelly Drops, White Nugat, French Mustard, Fruit
Glaee tfreshl, French Cordials. Figs, Nuts, Raj
sins, Citron, Prunes, Dates, Currants, Seedless
Raisins, &c.
We have added two competent and obliging
young men TO our force of salesmen, so that every
one may be assured they will be waited with
quickness and polleness.
Our nrces have been lowered, so that all may
have a chance of enjoying the luxuries we spread
before them. Call at
de Is-st ANDREW PIzZINI Il co.'s
RISTMAS AND HOLIDAY
" GOODS.
We would invite the attention Of our friends and
those in want to our stock OF
WnRaITTiiNG DESKS,
PORTFOLIOS,
ALBUMS,
DRESSING CASES,
CARD CASES,
GOLD PENS,
JUVENILE BOOKS,
TOY BOOKS,
and our fine assoTtmt mt of
FANCY GOODS.
A. II. CHRISTIAN Il CO.,
No. sli Main street,
dela opposite Spotswood Hotel.
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r EATHER! LEATHER!!--I have on
i hand and am constantly receiving tha finest
assortment OF SOLE and UPPER LEATHER 10 be
found In any similar establishment In the city.
have also on hand very superior lot OF LACE
LEATHER A. ID. CHOCkLEY,
no lGts Thirteenth street.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, DECEMBER 10.
ARRIVED


PORT OF RICHMOND, DECEMBER 10.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Claymont, Allen, Philadelphia, mer-
chandise ana passengers, W: J. Porter
Steamer Washington, Chichester, New York,
merchandise and passengers, w Z. Porter:
steamer John Sylvester, Clifford, Norfolk mer-
chandise and passengers, l.. B. Tatuin.
Schooner S. w. Lewis, Crowell, New YORK,
lumber.
disc, captain.
Schooner Hope, Holland, Cabin Point, light.
AEsoRANDA.
Schooner w p. Orr, Long, from Petersburg,
arrived in Philadslp lphia December II.
Schooner Mary J. Fisher, hence for Phlladel-
phia, sailed from Hampton Roads December u.
Schooner Hattie Coombs. Drinkwater, from Rock-
land hence arrived 1T City Point December Is.
NEW YORK, December PA ship name un-
known is ashore opposite Patchonge, Long island,
fifteen miles east Of Fire Island light. NO par
ticulars.
BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK, December l9.-The chip ashore at
Patchogus is ascerta ined TO be the General Nc
Clelan, from Antwerp and Flushing. Assistance
has been sent TO her.
AMERICAN BRIG DRTFTED ASHORE AT HAYTI.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WAsHISGroS, D. G., De-
II +. Peck, Esq, United States Minister resident
at Hayti, of the coming ashore at Borgne, ABOUT
twenty Ave miles west OF Cape Haytien' on the
llth ultimo, of an American brig, laden with lum-
her in dismasted and abandoned condition.
There was no indication to her name or the
place OF her departure or destination. Her place
of hail was shown by the word " orfolk, painted
on her stern. She, as well az the cargo, VIII De
sold and the proceeds held by the Government
subject to the claim Of parties Interested
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DICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
IL oar school Was transferred OCTOBER 18th to
tia we'll. known Institute buildings, on Tenth,
Marshall, and Clay streets
Repairs have so Far progressed as 70 a1ora aampie
With an admirable location, building, ana
grounds. complete system Of classes embracing
= Iares ana eficient faculty the Institute starts
anew on It's educational career. and ofers unsal sur
passed advantages TO those who desire the th9
daughters. .aara..
.,o,. President.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALhANAC-UECEMBER 20.
Sun rises.......... 7.l8 Moon sets ......... 5.fs
Sun sets............ 4 81 High tide Z. M. II