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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-05-17

THE RELIGIOUS PAPERS OF RICHMoND.-
The statements made in the following edi-
torial article, which we clip from the last
number of the Central Presbyterian, are
creditable to that paper and to all the other
religious papers published in Richmond.
"Our neighbors of the Religious Herald
speak of us in their last issue in very kind
terms. We appreciate their good opinion,
though we do not feel that we deserve all
that they say; and yet would be excited
by such commendation to more earnest
efforts to deserve it.
"The ability and Christian temper dis
PLAYED in the editorial columns of the
Herald, the freshness and variety of It's
communications, and the industry with
which it furnishes news of the churches
and items of interest to its readers, give
weight to its views as to the manner III
which a religious newspaper ought to be
conducted. We wish for it prosperous,
as well as a useful, career.
"The kind and Christian spirit that marks
the conduct of all the papers of this class
in the city towards one another is subject
for congratulation and thankfulness. Este
pepet,tQ. There is, too, an intellectual
vigor discernible among them which pro.
misses well for their influence"
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SUPREME Court oF APPEAIs.-The Su-
preme Court Of Appeals met yesterday at
the usual hour. Present Judge Moncure
presiding, and Judges Joynes and Rivcs.
The court awarded writ of error to a
Judgment of the Circuit Court of Pow
hatan county in the case Of the Common
wealth rs. Randolph Jones, a negro, sen
fenced to three years confinement in the
pcnitentiary. The negro was sentenced for
stealing hogs to the value of one hundred
and fifty dollars from Blair Burwell, Esq.
The court issued the following order:
" Ii appearing to the court that the re-
cords and papers connected with the former
Comt of Appeals at Lewisburg are in the
hands of the authorities Of the State of
West Virginia, it is ordered that the Go
vernon Of this Commonwealth be requested
TO obtain from said authorities such OF said
records and papers as are in pending cases
from counties belonging to this State, in
order that the said cases may be docketed
in this court according to law; and the
clerk is instructed TO deliver copy OF this
order to the Governor"
The case of John l.. FAINT rs. William ID.
Miller, for writ Of SuperSededS to Judg-
ment rendered by the Circuit Court of
Fauquier, was partially heard, and CONT
nued until to-day.
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From our Reporter in tha. TOWN.

The LADIES' FEsrIvAL.--We were pre-.
sent last evening at the Inauguration Of the
ladies' festival at the Methodist Church,
and can say, without cxaggeration, that II
far exceeds our most sanguine expecta-
tions. The room was beautifully and
tastcfully decorated with wreaths and ever
green's, and its appearance reflected In
finite credit on the fair ladies whose
handiwork it was. The tables fairly
groaned beneath their accumulated weight
of luxuries, while the supper was oil that
the most fastidious epicure could desire.
The ladies were unremitting In their en-
deayors to contribute to the comfort OF
their guests. gt
The occasion will long be remembered
by us as one of unusual interest and enjoy
mcnt; and while we partook heartily Of the
many good things that were 50 abundant,
we enjoyed more than words can express
the companionship of Goods best gift to
man." who seemed ubiquitous, and with
their bright eyes and sweet smiles threw .
halo over the scene which language fails to
describe. The Fair will be open tonight
and tomorrow night. Admission 10 the
reception-room, free; supper tickets, ono
dollar. Let no one fail to attend. The
proceeds are to be devoted to the benefit
of the church-and as they are sadly in
need of funds, VIC trust that large sum
will be realized.
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THE THEATRE.-The Gomersalls are
creating quite a sensation among the Rich.
mond play-gocrs, and are generally thought
to be equal to any comedians we have had
on the stage for some years. Mrs. Conner.
sail, in appearance, is the exact contrast tt
Miss Helen Western, and is said by those
who have seen Mrs. Wood, the celebrated
comedienne, to be" the impersonation o
her. Mr.. Gomersall has very droll ap
pearance, and is capable with one Of hi
quizzical looks Of provoking peals o
laughter from his audience. On the whole
we arc safe in saying that they are excel
lent comedians, and well worth going t
hear. They were well received last nigh
by fair house, which, by much applause
and laughter, attested its appreciation o
the talents of the actors. The programme
for tonight is an attractive one. Mrs
Gomersall will appear as Gertrude in th'
s.Little Treasure" and her husband vii
appear as Captain Walter Maidenblush il
the same play. The afterpiece will be Mr.
and Mrs. Peter White.
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RAILROAD CoNvENTIoN.-A convention
of presidents and superintendent OF rail
road and steamboat lines between Balti
more and New Orleans was held at tho
&sotswood Hotel yesterday morning
Colonel William Johnston, OF the Charlotte
and South Carolina road, was called to the
chair, and Mcssrs. {. l.. Field and l.. u
Chic were appointed secretaries.
The object of the meeting was stated by
the President to be to form schedules OF
time and through tickets.
The following named officers were aScer'
tained to be present:
William Johnston President of the Char.
lottc and South Carolina rairoad-lll
miles long Charles Ellis, President of the
Richmond and Petersburg road-22 miles
long: f. II. Gill, Superintendent OF same
f. Wilkes, Superintendent of the NORTH
Carolina road-223 miles long; X. W. Las
sitter. President Of the Raleigh and Castor
railroad-97 miles long Albert Johnston
Superintendent of same {. .. Sandford
President of the Petersburg railroad-62
miles long General William McRae, Su-
pcrintcndcnt of the Wilmington and Man,
chester railroad-l7l miles long; ColoneI
l.. l.. Fremont, Superintendent OF the
Wilmington and Weldon railroad-l62
miles d. II. Cram, Superintendent OF the
Alabama and Florida railroad-lli miles
W. III. Harry, Superintendent of the At
lantic and North Carolina railroads.&c. miles
long A. S. Buford, President of the Rich
mond and Danvillc railrOad-lS9 miles
Thomas Dodamcad, Superintendent of the
same Captain X. Is. Pegram, Superln-
tcndent Of the Petersburg RAILROADS.&C.
miles 7. V. Daniel, President of the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail
road and Potomac StcamboatS-l3O miles
long Samuel Ruth, Superintendent oi
same: c. l.. Fitch, General Agent OF the
Montgomery and Great Northern rail
road-72 miles long: John VI. Robinson
Acting Secretary of the Scaboard and Roa-
uokc railroad and Bay Line of steamers
2SO miles long; L. &. Chic, Supcrlntcnd-
cnt of same.
The neutrality-suspicious. were appointed a
committee for apportioning through tickets,
viz: 4. s. Buford s. l.. Fremont, I. L.
Fitch, D. II. Cram, and +. Wilkes.
The followin" committee on schedules
was appointed: +. II. Gill, +. Wilkes, A.
Johnston. G.. O. Sandtord, William NJ.
McRac. s. l.. Fremont, d. II. Cram, W.
II. Harvey. Thomas Dodamead, Samuel
Ruth, and j. NJ. Robinson.
The Convention then adjourned till A
o'clock, L. NJ.
At4 o'clock the Convention rcaSScmblcd,
and after an informal session of an hour
or more, adjourned to meet again this
morning 1T . O'Clock.
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THE MONUMENTAL FIR.-The Monu-
mental Fair was not well attended last eve
ming, owing to the heavy rain. In ad'
diti0n to the many inducements to go
TO the fair, is the fact that during each
night some of the first muslcai ania'eaiS nE,n y,
the city entertain the visitors WIN ei'o,eu ',
music, vocal and instrumental y you you
wish to see a plenty of pretty gris aho
hear some good music, 60 TO the Monu'
mental Fair. o... o,,,
ladies Of the fan to say that a post-ofice
will be opened to-day for the benefit o
sentimental young ladies and gentlemen
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The condition of the Union at the pre-
sent moment is calculated to inspire eau
tion in regard to the admission of new
States. Eleven of the old States have
been for some time, and still remain, I'M
represented in Congress. Ii is n common
interest of all the States, as well those
represented as those unreprcsentcd, that
the integrity and harmony of the Union
should bc restored as completely as posi-
bic, so that all those who are expected to
bear the burthcns of the Federal Govern
mcnt shall he consulted concerning the
admission of new States, and that III the
mean time no new State shall be prcma-
turely and unnecessarily admitted to
participation in the political power which
the Federal Government wiclds-not for
the benefit of any individual State or sec
ton, but for the common safety, welfare,
and happiness of the whole country.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, D. C., May Is, 1866.
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Az AMERICAN SIMOOM. Sand-Storln
of Sunday afternoon was quite Il novelty,
even for this climate of strange mutahili-
ties. 1t came upon us accompanied hy
thick clouds of sand, which the wind bad
lifted from Concy Island, Sandy Hook, and
other cardcn-SpotS, and also attended by
vivid hning and quick-craShing thunder.
Our reporter was first appriScd of the tenn
pest by the phenomenon of what appeared
to he Il watcr-Spout Of immense proportions
carccring inland from the lower bay, but
which proved to be nothing more nor less
than column of sand, from the hillockS OF
Comcy and adjacent islands, borne alolt on
the wings of cyclone. In moment the
storm swept over thc lower part OF the
island. The air, for Il few seconds, was
completely filled with binding dust, and
/ when that cleared away, the unlucky pas
/ scmgcrs Of Broadway presented II mclan-
choly spectacle of chaos.
Thousands of both sexes and all ages
were in the streets at the time. The sky
was filled with flying hats, umbrellas, man,
! tillas, and Shawls, with here and there al
unlucky waterfall" " rushing dishcvcllcd
through the air, with wild hair blowing he.
hind. Men were almost lifted off thcil
feet fruit and pic-StandS were cmptied o
their contents as if by magic; little boy
and girls were left sticking in the trees anc
lamp-posts like SO many dried leaves; ant
luckleSs ladies' were to be seen, like Sc
many insidc-out umbrellas, struggling thi
way and that, and vainly cndcavoring t.
stem the storm.
On the Jersey side, in Jersey City, llo
boken, and elsewhere, the effects of th'
storm were even more noticeable. Fence
were blown down, rose bushes uncarthed
awnings transformed into monster para
chutcS, and shade trees fairly twisted int
resembling jack screws. The ferry-Doat
tossed about on the waves like egg-Shell
in il teapot.
The tornado also extended through seve
raj counties, creating considerable damage
in the way of uprooting trees and fences
but, so far as we can learn, no lives wer
lost .-Ne,o Yorh Tribune, 18th.
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~... .,nuaIious and popular Hotel (Which has
....,,r fog several years. has been
.rvrarLlrp. PAINTED, AND PAPERED,
go. Tho hn,' STYLE, and furnished with
WV .ND ELEGANT FURNITURE,
...-.as>a, uow every modern Improvement for
-...r0 ot guests. IL Is now T,open,a, and
..s..,lc NOT SURPASSED BY ANY HOTEL
.>r.a STATE It's pleasantly located in the
.......as> portion Of the town, ono hundred
... .. "a the railroad dcpot-noi :" near "s +"
..a sGes,, to be annoyed 10y the rnnn'nS "'
. .. %, noise and tu>,lo at the depot
... su>r.oFFlCE. ADAMS EMPRESS OFFICE
kNnA FINE BILLIARD SALOON
. ...~ huildng good Livery Stable Is also
with the Ha:cI. Stages on the various
n..taIc passengers - this Hotel, aud ca"
~. .-. vg hen thry wish 20 leave.
.... su,,,, fo and from the dcpo, free
...ag long experience a. ho'cl-kcepcr"' the
.- ur.,.ng> .tu,.. with modrraf, charges and hhe-
.....ry. to maintain the favorable reputation Of
u.p VIRGINIA HOTEL.
uEoEGE l. rEYToN 4 Co, rroPri'tors.
p -uacr uG the Valley Stage Line IN this
my l5-ts
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JOHN Mitchell on "THE SITUATION u

JOHN Mitchell on The SITUATION "
IL EuRopE.-In his last letter, dated May
lst, to the New York Ne,ns, John Mitchell
writes: at seems impossible to resist
the conviction that we are on the threshold
of a war. And that war will be Euro
pean one; that is to say, it will draw into
its vortex both France and Russia; not
England on account OF the Fenians. France,
indeed, proclaims neutrality" She can
do nothing else, for nobody is threatening
her: but no rational human being imagincs
that war can take place both in Italy and
in Germany, and that the sword OF France
can rest i'm its sheath"
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SALES OF REAL LEsTATE.-Grubbs & Will
liams sold privately yesterday the hand
some three-story brick dwelling-house on
the southwest corner of Main and Fourth
streets, with the lot twcnty-six by one
hundred and fifty feet, for eight thousand
five hundred dollars. They also sold private
" the lot on the southwest corner of Cary
and Fourth streets, on which an old car
pentcr shop stands, fronting sixty-fve feet
on Cary and running back one hundred
and fifty feet, for torty-fve dollars per
front foot.
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THE RECOVERY OF THE BoDY or Hon
Preston KING.-The body of man was
discovered floating into the gap leading
into Atlantic Dock, about half-past D O'Clock
Yesterday morning, by Officer Kenny, OF
the Atlantic Dock Police. Captain Thomp-
son was notified, and, being convinced that
il was the body of the Hon. Preston King
he notified the New York Custom House
officers. Mr.. Preston King Webster, ne
phcw of deceased, and Mr.. J. X. Lydeckcr,
of the custom-houSe, came over, and posi-
lively identified the deceased. Mr.. King,
as is well known, jumped overheard from a
lIoboken fcrry-boat, on the 18th of No
vcmbcr, 1868. He had previously pur-
chased a bag of shot at store III West
street, New York, which he secured about
his waist and neck with cord, with the
intention, doubtless, of sinking himself.
The body, as found, is described as fol-
lows: A short, thick, stout man, the hair
all oft the head by the action of the water,
the features so much dccayed as to be un-
recognizable. The clothing consisted of a
blue cloth overcoat, IL blue cloth under
coat with brass buttons, and blue cloth
pautaloonS.
In the pockets were found pocket
knife, pair Of spectacles, and a pocket
book, but nothing clSc-not even II scrap
of paper.
4 cord was about the neck and another
about the waist, but nothing was attached
to thcm-thc weight, whatever it may
have been composed oi, had been worn oil,
The body, which is much decaycd and
very offensive, was taken to the dead
house in Willoughby street, by direction OF
Coroner Lynch, where the remains will be
prepared for transfer to the friends of the
deceased.
The following gentlemen were cmpanncl-
cd is jurors:
II. +. Hart, George W. Martin, George
Beard, Thomas Gallagher, James Mcleod,
S. Bromhcrg, +. u. Tucker, and John
C"rklc.
The investigation will take place on
Thursday next, ut the new courthouse,
Brooklyn when all the facts known will
doubtless be dcvcloped.-Ne,c Iort Nc~%,
18Th.
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ARREST OF GARRoTERs.-We reported a
day or two since the case of young Rid
dick, telegraph messenger, who was gar
roted whilst on his way home, on Church
Hill. Major Claiborne, as soon as he heard
of it, sent for Riddick, and got such Jntor-
nation from him as led to the arrest yes
terday of Robert, dliGS Baby" Clarke
white, and Arthur, alias Booby,' Fergu,
son. mulatto. "Baby" Clarke is a note.
riousIy bad boy, and when arrested was on
bail to answer the charge of stealing pis.
tol. This case will be heard before His
Honor the Mayor this morning.
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HrsTINGs COURT.-An unusually large
amount of business was transacted in this
court yesterday.
On motion, a noHe proSeq"i was entered
in the case of Thomas Gr0gan, charged
with petit larceny.
Charles Jackson, a negro, indicted for
petit larceny, was found guilty and SEN
fenced to imprisonment in the city jail for
sixty days. A motion for new trial was
ovcrrulcd by the court; whercupon the
prisoner excepted to the decision of the
court, and was allowed till to-day to pre-.
pare his bill of exceptions.
Robert Pierce, James Waddill, John
Wisely, Gus Henderson, Henry Braxton
and Joe Coleman, negroes, guilty OF petit
larceny, were sent tojail for various terms,
ranging from ten to thirty days.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY 10.

PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY 10.
ARRIVED.
Steamer John Sylvester, Post, Norfolk, merchsn.
disc and passengers. Haskins d Bridgford.
Schooner Enterprise, wilburn, Williamsburg,
Schooner Home, Bunting, York river, grain,
A. Millspaugh Co.
SAILED.
Steamer .nb pe,e..enrs, carrs "s
Steamer NJ Martin, Haines, Norfolk, merchan.
disc and passengers, Ilaskins / Bridgford:
Schooner Edward slade, Brak, New York, coal.
Schooner John Mct:oy, johnson, Norfolk. light.
Schooner AdeliaT I. Cohn, Williams, Boston, COAL
Schooner Sedona, simpson, Boston. via Clair
mont.
MEMORANDA.
Cleared for RichlnJni.-Schooner 9. w. Holmes,
Crowley New York. Mayl3.
Rockland schooner Is reported below, bouna
up. :.
New YORK, May a.-Cleared, schooner G. W.
Holmes, Crowley, Richmond.
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NUMBER 2O9.

RICHMOND AND YORK RIVER RAILROAD.
Work has commeeced in good earnest on
the York River railroad, and we yesterday
noticed that workmen were busily engaged
in repairing, cleaning mp, and painting at
the depot, removing the old track and put
ting down new track, and the contractors
will press the work vigorously forward TO
completion along the whole line. The ne
groesemployed refused to work for ten
dollars per month and board, and white
men have been substituted in their stead
at one dollar and twenty five cents per day,
and they board themselves. President
Dudley has worked most laboriously, and,
we are glad to say, at last successfully, in
making arrangements for putting this i'm
portant line of railway again in operation.
He deserves the thanks of the stockhold.
ers and Of the whole community for his
untiring efforts.
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MAYOE's COURT.-A negro as black as
charcoal was the sole occupant Of
the prisoners bench in the Mayors court
Yesterday morning; and only 4 dozen or
so of faces of different shades graced the
lobby railing. His Honor opened his Court
at the usual hour, and examined the fol-
lowing cases:
Emanuel IIutchcson, the aforesaid black
negro, was arraigncd on charge OF steal
ing bag of tobacco from Mr.. }. c. Hutche-
sons tobacco factory. He was sent on 10.
luthcr examination.
r. S. Bowler and Warner Carlton were
arrafgned on charge of violating the ordl-
nance lately passed by the City Council
prohibiting the sale of fish in the market
at other places than those set apart for
that purpose. This being their second
offence, they were fined ten dollars.
Michael Callaghan, "broth Of boy, Z"
was called up on charge Of beating his wife.
Mike stated that he and his bcttcr-halt
had made friends; whcreupon His Honor
discharged him.
John Sullivan was also called for the
same offence. John did not come, but his
bcttcr-half did. She exhibited unmiS-
taxable evidences Of having received sun
dry blows about the head. That she was
not 50 rclcntng as Mrs. Callaghan could
readily be accounted for from the fact that
her marks kept up unkindly remembrances
of the "scrmmagc." She stated that
" John could have come up as well as her
self and he knowcd he could, too" Ills
Honor told her that he would have to post.
pone the case until to-day; whereupon SHE
departed.
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auction Sales To-Day.

Messrs HARRISON, GODDlN APPER-
SON will sell n dwelling-house on the
south side of Franklin, between Twenty
third and Twenty-fourth streets, at half.
past o'clock, II. NJ.
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a Ilr.,. rfRECTRESS OF THE ACADEMY OF
uUNI pE CHANTAL. near Wheeling, Va.
rEy.rac. Of a letter from Bishop Whelan.l
WuprIISa Jsun4ry 3 1856.

The y-rv remarkable and highly cultivated
Dent which presided over the Musical Department
- 'aa Sisters in Wheeling. unrlvalled, probaDly,
. ,sy f..,gtion for f,lntl Il education in the conn
tesr 4.a me- ~ duty To- the public, TO encourage
E.r .ragt.au uf buildings of such extent, and so
w .f.I - 10 present 70 parents every possible IN
sa.-ta.ft 10 avail themselves of the benefits oi the
-..aal The Sisters now occupy their new build
tas. 81 Mourt De ChAu'al and Will, In April, De
rr.rar.I for the accommodation Of two hundred
Iet4- The same sense of duty which led to the
Improvement now sugsesls the strong and decided
r~r rJrIurudarion which ! hereby address TO the
I.a..c through the Freemdns JOurHdl. trust 1t
ur extensively circulated by the friends OF
t#aa and the lovers Of music, especially IN the
W.-f suI >uulh. have alluded only To the musl-
ca. department. A. beyond competition. In other
Ir..~,,s regard the school a Inferior 70 none.
r. V. WBELAN,
fa. Am Bishop OF Wheeling.
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PASTOR OF CENTENARY CHURcH.-Wc
have heretofore stated that Rev. DR.. Sar-
gent, late of Baltimore, was expected to
be placed in charge of the congregation OF
Centenary Episcopal Methodist Church in
this city. The Episcopal Methodist of yes
terday announces that DR.. Sargent has been
received by Bishop Early into the Virginia
Conference, and assigned to that church.
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ORR FIRE DEPARTMENT.-We do not be-
lieve that any city is blessed with better
fire department than ours. Under the
direction of well-qualitied officers, and
composed of active and efficient men VINO
are selected from all walks OF life, and who
have an interest in the welfare of the city,
the fire brigade is an institution of which
we may well be proud. The report OF
CAPTAIN William 4. Charters, Chief Engi-
neer. submitted to the Council at its last
meeting by Mr.. George X. Crutchtcld,
pays tribute of praise to the officers and
men under his command which they well
deserve. There are III the brigade one
chief engineer, four commanders, lour
furcmen, seventy-twO men, two engineers
of steamers, two hostlcrs, two tiremen OF
steamers-total, cighty-seven. The lire
cxtinguishing apparatus consists OF TWO SUI
perior steam fire engines, three hand-en-
gincs, two hosc-wagonS, seven hose-reelS,
well-equpped hook and ladder truck,
sixteen hundred and twenty-five feet OF
small hose, and twelve hundred and iiity
feet of large hose. This apparatus is
mostly in good serviceable condition,
though a portion of the large hose will
have to be replaced by new hose during
the year. The number of fires and alarms
from October 9th, 1865, to lst May, 1866,
was 67; from accident, Is; incendiaries, l3;
foul and defective chimneys, 27 false
alarms and fires out of the city limits, IL.
Amount of property destroyed and da-
maged by fire during the same period,
Sl20,575; amount of insurance on same,
! SI74, $50; amount of property saved, s739,.
500. II will be seen that nearly one-haii
of the alarms of fire were caused by foul
and defective chimneys, and Captain
Charters very properly calls the attention
of the Council to this fact, and suggests
that housekeepers be required to puri'
| their chimueys in wet seasons.