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South America Fearful storm
Fifty Lives Lost.

BrENos AYREs, S. A., Wednesday,
March 2S, 1S66.-On Monday, the 10Th in
slant, the region of Buenos Ayrcs was
visited by one of the most fearful storms
on record. 1t began about p. NJ, and in
five minutes the whole heavens were OBJ
scured by driving clouds of dust, making
the day darker than the darkest night ever
known. 1t was quite impossible, in doors
or out, to see your hand before your face.
The wind was terrific, and trees, houses,
coaches, carts, boats, and ships were cap
sized in all directions, and many lives were
lost. We have heard of its sweep to the
distance of fifty leagues landward, but sea-
wards, it was not ielta t iaif' ,ne distance.
No American shipping was damaged. On
the farms, cattle and sheep were carried
away for leagues before the wind, but not
many animals were killed. The loss OF life
was not SO great as was at first feared, but
it amounts to fifty or more, so far as heard
from. The rain fell northward TO the as
lance Of three hundred and twenty miles,
and for two hundred miles eastward-ln
both directions without wind.-CorreSpond-
el,ce Nelc York Times.
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Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.

THE COLORADO VETO MESSAGE FIXED PACT
INsUFrICIENCY or POPULATION THE MAIN
CACsE-ABsENCE OF EXCITEMENT on THE
OCCASION - RECONSTRUCTION IN THE Sc
NArE--sTEwARr's PLAN W. sTEvENs's, ac.
WASHINGTON, May Is.
The rumor which originated yesterday
that the President had determined upon
signing the bill for the admission of Colo
RADIO went the rounds again this morning,
and, singularly enough, was credited by
parties known to be generally among the
best informed upon matters OF an official
nature. These impressions were put to
flight, however, this afternoon, when the
Private Secretary of the President ap-
pearcd on the floor of the Senate and an
nounced his message. The document was
not read before the Senate, which Will
account for its non-appcarancc in print to-
morrow; but the substance is very well
understood as being a series Of objections,
based mainly upon insuiiiciency of popu-
laton and the want of sufficient evidence
that the majority Of the people in the Ter
ritory are actually DESTROYS of State go
vcrnmcnt. At the same time, 1t Is said by
parties who have read the message there
is a strong hint contained in the concluding
portion as to the disinclination of the Pre-
sident TO be admitted to political power IN
this Government without the disposition OF
the southern States being known IN the
matter, as well as that OF their northern
sisters. 1t is not thought possible that the
bill will pass over the veto. Very little
excitement has been occasioned. The pco-
pie are getting used to veto messages, and
expcct others before the session Is ended.
In accordance with the notice of the
chairman of the Senate quota to the Re-
construction Committee, the constitutional
amendment which resulted from its dellbc-
rations will be called up, and debate VIII
commence upon the all-important topic.
There is an evident anxiety to get rio oi
this business, To get ii before the people,
and rest quietly i'll the full consciousness Vi
having defined policy. Stewart, OF Ne,
yada will of course move 10 amehu anu
insert one of his own plans as substitute ior
Tho Stevens manifesto. Stewards mea-
sure. however, lacks supporters, and can
not hope 10 contend against the manipula-
tions of Stevens in such matters, notwith-
standing the seeming popularity in Con-
gress with which his scheme for imposing
negro suffrage on the south has been
received.
At the Cabinet meeting to-day, it is un-
derstood that the talk was mainly conse-
auent upon the veto message, which 1t Is
said does not receive as full concurrence
from the different members as might have
been desired.
No further advices have been received
BY the Government with reference to the
war between Spain and Chill. The BON,
bardment of Valparaiso probably ended
the fighting, at least for the present.
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COMFY LITTLE BRooK."-A simple
but very touching incident has been re-
lated to us, says the Maine Press, in connec-
ton with the last moments Of beautiful
little girl in Bath, who lately died at the
age of nine years and eleven months. A
very little while before she died, as the
sorrowing friends stood around her watch
ing the last movings of the gentle breath,
the last faint futtering in the little pulse,
they became aware, from her broken
words, that she shrank with natural dread
from the unknown way that was opened
before her. She had come to the borders
Of the mysterious river which separates
us from the dim hereafter, and her timid
feet seemed to hesitate and fear to stem
the food. But after time her fear sub
sided, she grew calm, and ceased to talk
about the long, dark way, till at the very
last she frightened suddenly, smile of
confidence and courage lighted up her
sweet face: 30, it is only a little brook"
she cried, and SO passed over to the hea-
venly shore. 80
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STEAMERS.

nor NEW YORK. -ATLAN-<,T.
II TIC MAIL STEAMSHIP C0MPA sSssssis4.
ny. The splendid new side wheel st"amsaP
HATTERAS, LEWIS PARRISH commando. AIDE,
MARIE, a; BOURNE commander, leave hisamy9n.
York every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. -.
These SHIPS are entirely new. aud were ou'"
fhey have splendid SALOONS and STATE:
ROOMS, and the FARE, ACCOMMODATIONS anu
ATTENTION are unsurpassed. r,v
TEEN DOLLARS. .,..,.
at New York, on the Company's covered p!ei'
within forty. eight hours. 49,,
Shippers are invited 10 notice that the'st"aI
damage and loss by handling, and exposure ron
frequent shipping, AS on otaer hnes' Is @'"'1'4
freights for points beyond New York W II he for:
warded with dispatch, and no charge made eAesi'
actual expenses incurred. ,.
No. IS North river, and the Company steamers
for Wilmington, North Carolina Charleston, ga
yannah, Mobile and New Orleans, leave from Tue
same pier. Goods for these points can be IT@hs'
f,rred without expense OF exposure.
Insurance Is very low by these ships, AMI ne
economy in time, insurance, aud condition 10
which goods are delivered, makes this the cheap.
e-t route from Virginia. Insurance effected 81
lowest rates. when ordered.
AGENTS:
LIVINGSTON, FOX & Co.,
l4i broadway, New Yors.
SAMUEL AYREs 4 CO.,
Richmond, Virginia.
CALDWELL DUNN,
City Point and Pe;enbas'
Norfolk. Virginia.
For i's'sh' g sR PMsffss a tPEsy Co, Agents
Ofnce corner of Cary and Virginia streets, op9"'
site the Tobacco Exchange. Se''-"
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NARROW EsCAPE.-Ourfri friend DIR. W r.,
of this county, the great grandson OF
President of the United States, and the
grandson of Governor Of Virginia, came
very near being sent to the Ohio penitcn-
tiary the other day. He was travelling
through Ohio on the cars-a night train
when the conductor, early in the morning,
remarked to him Che having just gotten
out of his bcrth) that watch had been
stolen during the night from one of the
passengers. "Wcll," said the Doctor, " ii
must be on the train, and YOU had better
search the passengers" The conductor
said he thought he would, and an sxaml-
nation was forthwith commenced. Pre-
sently he came to the Doctor, but re-
marked, he supposed there was no use
i'm searching him. ooh yes" said the
Doctor, "you had better examine all of
u.s." The man made the search, and was
turning to some one else, when the Doctor
said, "IIere you have omitted to look in
this pocket ~ The man thrust i'll his hand,
and, 10. there ,ras the ,ratct.
1t turned out that the thief had slipped
the watch in the Doctors pocket, but had,
fortunately, been seen to do so by another
passenger charlottesville Chronicle.
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A LOGICAL DEDUcrIoN.-aAunt Mary. ;

A LOGICAL DEDUCTION .-ssAunt Mary"
said little girl who had Just reached her
fifth year, while looking at beautiful
painting in which George Washington and
Lady Washington arc represented, why
don't they celebrate Mrs. Washington;s
birthday as we'll as Mr.. Westinghouse :"
/" Because, y replied Aunt Mary, "George
Washington was great and good man is
the reason why his birthday is cele-
brated.n "Well," said little Minnie,
thinking a moment, "wasn't Mrs. Wash
inVton q great and good woman?'' eyes,
but George Washington was the father OF
his couatry." "Well," after another
pause, looking up triumphantly,o "wasn't
Mrs. Washington the mother Of her
oountryi'
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rmno-,.ut suit at Boston.

Boston, May IA suit was commenced
in the Supreme Court to-day by John M.
Way, of Roxbury, claiming thirty thou
sand dollars damages from John L. Dame
and four other persons, whom he charges
with inficting injuries and indignitics upon
his person, as leaders of a mob, who sur
rounded his house on the night of the 18th
Of April, 1865. The affair appears to have
originated from doubts Of Ways loyalty,
and he was compelled to nail flag to his
house, make loyal speech, and was con-
siderably hustled about on the occasion.
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Nor ESvrABLE.-To be enamored with
a coauettish besuty-doat upon her ring,
lets, 90 into Mysteries over her flashing and
expressive eye, rcvel in the smile that
dances and plays around her rosy lips,
watch with rapture the contour OF her
graceful form, dwell with mad iniatua-
ton upon her beguiling and ever-yarying
features, drink in the music OF her SOFT
and winning voice; and when completely
fcttercd, with but one ambition upper
most, and one absorbing thought, endeavor
to convey religious sense of your situa-
ton to your fair inamorata, ma become
infatuated, reckless, nay desperate, by a
saucv toss of the head, or a heartlesS laugh
in response. -Ne,r Orleans Picoytne.
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Mexico News by Why Of New Or
leans Death or Ex-Governor Allan
The Empire Quiet--french Troops
in the North.
New ORLEANS, May H.--Mexican adj
vices confirm the death Of Ex-Governor
Allan, of Louisiana.
The Empire was quiet. Macmillan had
returned from hattering tour to Cuerna-
VEGA.
The French troops were concentrating
i'm northern Mexico under General Douay,
to unite with Mejia, and disperse the
gue-illas. The Liberals elsewhere are
discomtitcd
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Gale NOrthwar<l.

SARATOGA, N. Y, May l4.-The gale
Yesterday was very severe north Of here.
The new engine house at Whitehall was
blown down, covering up four engines.
The roof of the Fort William Henry Ho-
tei was blown off, and the steamer Mime
mana broke from her moorings, and was
blown out into the lake, with the loss of
her hurricane deck and other damage. In
this vicinity, trees were blown down and
several chimneys were blown over at Rails
ton.
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From New Orleans-Bad Accounts
from Red River-GlOOmy Cotton Re-
p0rts--InauguratiOn Of Mayor MUM

New ORLEANS, May 14.-The accounts
from the Red river are gloomy. Most OF
the.river cotton lands are under water.
The cotton reports from all the southwest
are gloomy. Tornadocs have made fearful
havoc with all the crops.
Mayor Munroe has been inaugurated with
interesting ceremonies. The Presidents
generous reception Of Munroe was pleasing
to the people. His pleasant reception by
all the mayors north and west was crafty
ing, and creates good feeling.
The delegates to the Episcopal conven-
ton, which meets on "Wednesday, are ar
irving.
The people of Texas are contributing for
the family of Albert Sydney Johnston, who
are in want in California.
DR.. Gwin has been released from Fort
Jackson, and will be here in the morning.
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DEFICIENCY OF WATER IN THE ERIE Ca
NAL.--Great apprehension is felt ON the
line of the Erie canal that there will not
be sufficient water in it this season for pur-
poses of navigation. The amount OF rain
that has fallen for several months past is
less than heretofore, and the reservoirs de-
pended upon for supply are much lower
than at the same period in former years.
The Canal Commissioners express fears oil
being unable to furnish water sufficient Tor
the purposes of commerce.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-05-17
Fires In Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, May 1.-THE tenement
buildings on Fourth and Bullet streets
were burned this morning. Loss, fifty
three thousand dollars insurance, twenty
four thousand three hundred dollars; prin-
cipally in home companies.
A fire Is now raging I'll p. M In the
premises Of George Probston, plumber, in
Market street. The total destruction Of
his establishment and the contiguous build
ings II feared. h
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Two inhabitants of Vienna (Austria) re

Two inhabitants of Vienna (Austria) re,
Gently debated whether man or woman had
the most vanity. Unable to convince each
other. they made the question subject OF
bet-thc stakes were two thousand forms.
To decide, they agreed to place themselves
before mirror-shop and count the num-
Der of men and women who, out of one
hundred of either sex, should stop and adj
miro themselves in the looking glasses. In
an hour they counted: out of one hundred
women, eighty had stopped to look at them
selves; and out of one hundred men, ninety
five stopped to admire their faces!
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ANOTHER Coop SIGN.-1t is reported
here in intelligent political circles that
at meeting of the Ohio Republican State
Central Committee recently held at Co
lumbus, at which seventeen members were
present, twelve voted to sustain the Prcsi-
dents policy, and five voted to sustain
Congress.-Nationai Htetligenca, 18TH.
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ACHANCE TO OBTAIN ANY OF THE ABOVE
ARTICLES FOR ONE DOLLAR BY PURCHASING
A SEALED ENVELOPE FOR TWENTY-FIVE
CENTS.
Five Sailed Enyslopes will be sent for 800 ;
Eleven for 81 90; Thirty for $50 Sixty nva Tor
$1,000; One Hundred for $500. n B
WANTED EVERYWHERE.
Our patrons are desired 10 send United States
money when convenient. Long letters are un-
necessary.
Orders for SEALED ENVELOPES must Ia every
case Dc accompanied by the CASH, with the names
OF the person sending, and town, county, and State
GOODWIN, HUNT 4 CO.,
tsss~dkswsms -"
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THE NEW MINISTER TO MEXICO AGA

THE NEW MINISTER TO MEXICO AGAINST
THE RADIcALs.--The Cincinnati Enquirer
saws that on the 9th instant Hon. l.. u.
Campbell made speech at Hamilton, ONO,
in which he bitterly denounced the Radi-
Gals and the usurping Rump Congress, and
declared his firm and determined support
of President Johnson and his policy. lie
favored the immediate admission of south
crp representatives.
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GovrRSoR' PEIRpoINT.-lIiS Excellency
Governor +. ii. Pcirpoint, of Virginia,
arrived in Danville Friday evening on a
visit to this part of the State. We under
stand he will remain here until the middle
of the present week. He is the guest of
CAPTAIN w. T. Clark.-D0nciHe Register,
18Th.
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my?.-ts
r. E-Ess;F- crst. - cs4 s.c
- - . as

IHssii.s.;;.s;I2sss G.
GREAT SHORT ROUTE TO THE
~ NoRTH, EAST AID Esa,, Ws,Tx, n p,foy y Y
Issuing THROUGH TICKETS and THROCbH
BAGGAGE CHECKS from Richmond to the CITE.
North East and West.
Trains on this road are now run a. follows The
DAY THROUGH MAIL TRAIN leaves Richmond
daily Sundays excepted ats d., arriving m
Washington ut $40 p. NJ, connecting with n.
EARLY AFTERNOON EXPRESS TRAINS for tue
MORT H. EAST and WEST.
The NIGHT THROUGH MAIL TRAIN Ieayes
Richmond daily at p. NJ, arriving IN Washing.
ton at s A. NJ, connecting with the EARLY NoRE.
ING TRAINS for the NORTH, EAST and WEST.
Richmond TRI. WEEKLY. on MONDAYS, WE'D.
NESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, at 8 O'Clock, !. ",
arriving In Washington at $50 L NJ connecting
with the 100 =. NJ. train on the Baltimore AMI
Ohio railroad for New York, Philadelphia, Bait.
more Harrisburg, and the West.
Fare by this train to Washington only SIX pol.
LARS for first cIass, and FIVE DOLLARS for
The ACCOMMODATIONS TRAIN between Rich.
mond and Milford leaves Richmond at $50 l.. ",
arriving at Milford at 3, T. NJ
THROUGH TICKETS and THROUGH BAGGAGE
CHECKS TO Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and all the prn-
cipal cities in the West
For further information and through ticket.
apply at the Office of the company, cotnsr Bra!
and Eighth streets, Shockoe Hill.
J. y. GENTRY General Ticket Agent,
SaNrFI RrTH, Superintendent. 10 10
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THE TENNESSEE FRANCHISE LAVA
meeting of the citizens Of South Memphis
was held on the 18th instant for the pur-
pose of making arrangements to petition
President Johnson to secure to the people
of Tennessee republican form of govern
mcnt. The meeting was not largely
attended
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GENERAL EwELL.-AmOng the farmers
in the city on Monday last we were s,au
to meet General Ewcll, so distinguishes as
soldier, who is now a resident oi va
Maurv." and is going largely into stock
farming. The General has magnificent
farm, is entering upon his new life with his
energy and zeal, and we hope
and predict for him great success. Heap
pears in excellent health and cheerful
spirits.-Mawy County (Ienn.) Herald.
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Fires I'm the Woods.

BosroN, May IA large tract of valn-
able wood land in Sharon was burned over
yesterday, involving an estimated loss OF
thirty thousand dollars. Serious fires in
the woods of Newton have also occurred.
Dry weather and high winds are prevalent.
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Death Of Professor P0well-A Murde.
nc Paris, Ky.-Seven Suicides in ONE
Week.
CINCINNATI, May l4.-Professor W. Byrd
Powell died in this city yesterday.
r. T. Armstrong, formerly Of Chapel,
Bance & Co., Of this city, was killed at
Paris, KY, on Saturday, by man named
Merriwell.
There were seven deaths by suicide in
this city last week. = "s{ r
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DIRECTORS.

MONTAGUE 81 WHITALL
wi late of the Merchants Insurance company
OF Richmond.)
INSURE PROPERTY OF ALL MINDS 'N AhN
MOST RELIABLE COMPANIES.
They also effect
NADINE INSURANCE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
o@ce, No. 2al Main street, just below the Spots
wood Hotel. -
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CENTRAL RAILROAD

la ~ :. iisz,:-a
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
The o9 ssd s ssSTasSy o.
MAIL TRAIN DAILY Except on sunday, BE-.
tween Richmond and stanton, iesvihs hchihDhi
at 7. Is A. VI. and stanton at A. M
A NIGHT MAIL TRAIN between Richmond and
Goriunsvilie seven times week, leaving Rich.
moni at Is =. NJ. and GordonsvilIe ~ L. 80 ".
This train makes close connections win trains On
tina Orange and Alexandria Railroad, ard avoid,
the delays at Gordonsville on the former nlrht
schedule. By this train passenger Tor The Sou'a'
west Nil ~! Ss dssIf s TkyAa u
ton at IA. II. for the West, on Tuesdays, Thurs.
's fi EN- NAIL Train leaving Richmond conn.c,
RAILROAD. The DAY MAIL TRAIN connects
with STAGE COACHES at ssaunton, Lexington,
Winchester, &c. e--r
COACHES for Roc kbridge Baths, RockbridEe Alum,
Warm, Hot and Healing Springs, and the White
Sui hur and Lewisburg.
Stanton connects with Freight Trains on Orange
and Alexandria railroad for LynchburS and Alex
FREIGH ill be sent to any point on the orsrgs
Goods purchased in Northern cities can be seat
direct To any station on this road where Tie c94'
has a agent by AGENT R
mond. The charge for the transit through R,ea,
mond, including wharfage, drayage, storage AMI
commissions, will not exceed ten crn'- per ".s
hundred pounds, and on heavy articles Will hs
much less. Freights will be collected Al desitw'
tioh. .,.-,,.
Lynchburg, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga All
Fare to Lynchburg reduced to So.
Tickets To Lexington, Va, atsll.
III. d. WHiTCoAB,
do Its General SuperintsEt-rt.
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A farmer called at the house of a lawyc

A farmer called at the house of lawyer
to consult him professionally. " Is
squeer at home ?" he inquired Of the iaW w.
yer's lady, who opened the door at ms
summons. He was answered negatively.
Disappointment shonc in his face b9t al
fer moments consideration thoughtre
yived him. "Mcbby yourself can 81 me
the necessary information, as well as T.
Saucer, seen as yc'rc his wife" The KIND
lady readily promised to do so, il, on learn
ing the difficulty, she found it in her power !;
and the other proceeded to state the case
as follows: "Spooze ye wur an OLD WIitG
near. an, should borry We to gang to mill
with rrist on yer back, an we should get
no farder than Stair Hill, when all at once
We should back up, and rear up, and break
yer neck, who'd pay for We? Not |, dearn
me if | would"' The lady closed the
door.
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By the substitution of an f for an one
of our exchanges was made to say, few
days since, that "Rcv. Mr.. -- has re-
ceivcd a calf from Maine to he settled over
Congregational church i'll Portland, with
a salary of 100000"
"Do yes charge enybody for the address
when yer sends miSScgc by tillcgrctt! .
inquired Michael. "Ncvcr," replied the
operator. "Do yes charge for signing the
name 20 "Ncvcr." "Thin sind this, an
nv brother will know am here: To John
Merlin, Ne,r York.. Signed, Michael uc-
Film"
II is denied that the widow Of Joe Smith
is Mormon. She keeps a hotel at Maui
WOO. and is rich and charitable.
Four robbers at Trenton, \. c.. have
been sentenced to be hung in June next.