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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

THE QUESTION AS To Mrs. SCRRATT
AGAIN.-Rcpeated dcnials have been
made OF the statement that the recon-
mendation of Mrs. Surratt to mercy &C
companying the findings OF the military
commission was presented to the PrcS-
dent, and these denials have purportcd to
be made on high authority. The follow
ing statement made yesterday By Judge
Picrrepont in the course Of his argument
on the Surratt case ought TO settle this
question and put al end to the dispute:
81 want no misunderstanding about
that, and do not intend there shall be any.
That is part Of the original record, which
| have produced in court. It is in the
handwriting of one Of the members Of the
court-to wit: General Ekin. The origi-
nal Of that is now in his possession, and in
the handwriting Of Hon. John 4. Bing-
ham. When the counsel called for that
record / sent the afternoon Of that day to
the Judge dvocatc-Gcneral, in whose
possession the records are. He brought
it to me with his own. hand, and told me
with his own voice, in the presence ofthrce
other gentlemen, that that identical paper,
then a part Of the record, was before the
lTcSlucuI nllcu uc SlSuclt liz valiant vi
execution, and that he had a conversation
with the President at that time on the sub
ject. That is my authority. Subsequently
to this, having presented it here, the
Judge Advocate General called to receive
it back, and reiterated in the presence OF
other gentlemen The same thing. That is
my knowledge, and that is my authority.
1t has nothing whatever to do with the
case: but the counsel called for the record,
and it was for that reason produced Chro-
aiclf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
Instruction 20 Negro vo
Tie Eicksburg HGaM and VisSiSSp-
"a publishes the following:


Tie Ticl;sburg UroM and NiSSiSsip-
n publishes the following:
CARTHAGE, Miss, July 2, 1867.
Nc. Eiitor,-Wc, the undersigned would
Ike TO ask a question, stated below. The
ACTS We will swear to. We were in the
y.>tration office Of Neshoba county
when a negro entered for registration. One
i. Tie officers asked him if he knew the
-4>ponsibiitics of an oath. He said he
Ill. They then went through the form Of
administering the oath, etc., and handed
lin his certificate. After this, one Of them
-..c up and told him: /" If any man inter-
nc with or insult you, do you protect
YOURSELF: if You have any weapons about
you O.: firearms, do you kill him, for l
aoat 10 It myself, and then 60 and re-
.yc: 70 tie justice Of peace; and if he
.,es not give you justice, report to Us at
Jackson, ana we will lift him." The Ques-
ton is Is this the proper way to instruct
Il" negroes Of the South If it is, We
"JGl Ike 10 know it.
Yours, with respect,
J. II. GoMILLIoS,
S. S. HARRIS.
a.--jcacc: High Hill, Leakc county,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

A REMARKABLE INVENTION. - Ali the
processes for preserving the bodies Of the
dead now in use are likely to be super
seeded by q newly-invcnted burial case, by
means Of which the remains OF deceased
person may be kept unchanged for an in
definite period. The value Of this dis
coyery has been fully tested at the Belle
vue Hospital, where, under the direction
Of Professor Doremus, corpse already
commencing to decomposc was placed in
one Of these cases, where it remained I'M
changed for forty days. At the expiration
Of that time it was exposed to the air, and
up to the present period Qhirty days from
the date Of cxposurc) the body has been
thoroughly preserved from decomposition,
no smell being pcrceptcle.-Nc,c York
World, august 6.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

A novel sensation is in store for our
politicians, humantarians, ethnologlsts,
and critics. A genuine negro-lra AL
bridge by name-who has made three pro-
fessional tours through Germany as ira
gedian, and achieved brilliant success in
the Imperial Theatre at St. Petersburg,
has been engaged for round of charac-
tiers, and will appear at the Academy Of
Music next month.-Ns.o York. Times.
An Ohio paper gives the names of three
prominent Radicals who have committed
suicide during the year past-an example
which the entire Radical party is following
with certainty of cess.-WorId.
1t is stated that the Moscow and ST.
Petersburg railway has been sold to the
American firm of Messrs. Wlnans.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

A NATURAL BRIDGE IN OHIo.-Ohio, like
Virginia, has wonderful natural bridge.
1t is in Hooking county fifteen miles from
Lancaster. A person who visited it re-
Gently describes it as follows:
"This is grand and beautiful arch of
solid rock spanning wild raviDe Of some
sixty feet in depth, through which mean
ders. among the rocks which have fallen
from the cliffs above clear and tiny riyu-
let, which seems to have its origin in
springs above and under the bridge, and
flows thence, in q course Of two or three
hundred yards, into the Hooking. The
exposed portion Of the rock forming the
bridge proper presents a surface on the
upper side of about 1G0 feet in length,
eight to twenty feet in breadth, and six to
twelve 1eet in thickness. 1t is gently
arched, smooth on top, where the rock is
in part bare and in part carpeted with
green turf, forming an ample passageway
for pedestrians, and over which, but for
one narrow place, carriages and teams
might easily cross. Immediately above
the bridge, and separated from it by lis
sure ranging from a few inches to several
feet in width, is q vast oyerhanglng rock
looming over space where a regiment OF
men could be accommodated with shade
and shelter. The whole is environed by a
most lovely forest, and shut in by the green
and romantic hills
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

EXCESSIVE USE OF INToyICATlEG Liquors
IN MAssACHusETTs.-The superintendent
Of tho Maclean Insane Asylum, in Boston,
makes the following dcplorable state
ment "Thc excessive drinking Of wines
and ardent spirits has brought insanity
upon many persons during tho last year.
This Indulgence seems to be increasing
very greatly, and its consequences are in
deed alarming. More persons, and chiefly
young men, either positively insane Or
who have been seriously damaged men
tally and physically by this cause, have
come under our professional observation,
or have applied here for advice and re-
lief during the last year, than we can re-
member before in the same length Of
timeO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
attempted interference of Radicals
with II Presbyterian Minister of
prc,iouS Rebel ProcliYitieS.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, August 5.-On
sunday, Rev. 7. McCallic, pastor Of the
a-,>lItcriaa church in this city, had an
,rpoin,ment 10 preach AT Cleveland, Ten
,r<>cc. He was met by q crowd Of about
.:,y negroes, headed by three white men,
he leader Of whom was Captain David
nelson, a prominent Radical, and son Of
r. \. L. Nelson. Captain Nelson told
IN lie could not preach there. Mr.. Nc
rs.&e ,cprovcd the Young man, alluded to
5 father as a gentleman and member of
lie Presbyterian Church, and asserted his
-:r,.: and intention to preach. His argu-
..ea,> finally put the Radicals to shame,
I'd they drew off their negroes, and Mr..
r.Cal.:c preached. McCallie had been q
-.lcl, buc has never discussed politics
,:.cc the war. Since the negroes and
radicals have learned their power, other
SIMILAR aGaigS, with moro serious results,
are anticipated throughout the State.
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Mr.. Stanton-What Radical Senators
Think Of Him.

The National Inteu1encer Of yesterday
IS very severe upon Mr.. Stanton. 1tsays
Gle was notified on Monday that his
resignation would be accepted. Toa man
OF honor, the bare hint that his counsel
was no longer needed and his presence nc
longer desired would have been sufficient
But when further informed that it was
based on considerations of high public
character by the Chief Magistrate of the
nation, he should have been swift TO sacri-
fee his own convictions Of public duty to
the views of the responsible head of the
Government, and Of the Executive to
whose forbearance he owes his place. Un-
fortunately the Secretary is insensible to
the claims of honor and ofpublic decency.
He would continue in association with
those who do not desire his company, and
would thwart the action Of him on whose
shoulders alone, by the terms Of the Con-
stitution, devolves the responsibility OF
the administration Of public affairs. Mr..
Stanton, VIC learn, declines to give up the
War Department until the meeting Of
Congress-"
The Mtelligencer proceeds 10 quote from
the debate in the Senate on the 18th of
February last. 1t was had upon. the te-
nurc- of-oncc bill.
Mr.. WILLIAMS said:
81 have no doubt that any Cabinet
Minister who has particle Of self-re-
spect-and we can hardly suppose that any
man would occupy SO responsible an office
without having that feeling-would de-
cline to remain in the Cabinet after the
President had signiGcd to him that his
presence was no longer needed
Mr.. SHERMAN said:
"I take it that no case can arise, or is
likely to arise, where Cabinet Minister
will attempt to hold Oh to his Office after
his chief desires his removal. can
scarcely conceive Of such case. I think
that no gentleman, no man with any sense
Of honor, would hold position as Cabi-
net officer after his chief desired his re-
moval; and therefore the slightest init
nation on the part Of the President
would always secure the resignation Of
q Cabinet officer
"And if supposed that either Of these
gentlemen was so wanting in manhood, in
honor, as to hold his place after the polteSt
intimation by the President Of the United
States that his services wcrc no longer
needed, l certainly, as a senator, would
consent to his removal at any time ; and SO
would we all"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
Death OF Ex-Governor Porter, OF
PENNSYLVANIA.

HARRISBURG, August Elk Goyernor
avid L. Porter died at his residence in
.:.s city this afternoon, after a brief ILL
1e,s. He was in the scvcnty-ninth year
/ lis age, and had been for many years
Identified with the public affairs of this
SAFE. lie served as Il member Of both
ranches Of the Legislature, and was the
..,, Governor elected under the constitu-
.-o. Of I>&S-an office which he held for
1850 Successive terms. lie was a man Of
.~.4c and vigorous mind, which remained
.4c.o~,ed Citii the hour Of his death.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

a RADICAL JOURNAL DENoUNCEs HUNHI-
cUTT.-It is great misfortune to the Re-
publican cause over at Richmond, and in
Virginia generally, that such a man as
Hunnicutt assumes and obtains a proni-
nent part in its proceedings. At the late
convention he manifested characteristics
that must have brought the blush to the
face of such respectable men as Governor
Pcirpoint, Mr.. Bolts, and others, who like
wise participated. The fellow seems to
have neither sense nor modcsty, but to be
an arrant gas-bag, if not an out-and- out
scamp. He was once fierce disunionist
and pro-slavery zealot, but Of late has
managed to double on his track and get
the confidence Of the freedmen by extra
VACANT prctensions on their behalf
Wheeling htcMgencer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
-.,,t Near Fort Haycs-A Troop OF
r,rty Casalrymen Surrounded by

1v>vrHwoRTu, KANSAS, August 5.-On
.A.1,, instant, Captain Arms, of the Tenth
.,rorrv. with torty-four men of the same
'.;n,cut started in pursuit Of band Of
7.1;an raiders who had been committing
'.,.r,~cS near Fort Hayes. After hot
....~s,,;. OF torty-tivc miles the troops over
TX oHou: scvcnty-fvc Indians on Sabine
..,cr and q hot fight cnsued, when the
-.:;ags were reinforced by about two
t.,rfrca braves, all armed with Spencer
Vines, and commanded by two white
r,ro. Captain Arms was surrounded, but
"~~'t his way ont, and fell back towards
y,-. HAYES, closely pursued by the Indi-
-. CIR distance Of fifteen miles. Seven
2"f;,aS were killed. Captain Arms was
'......ahc, in the thigh, and seven Of his
.-aa were also wounded.
tI,cr Ealing back this distance, Captain
ms sent TO Fort Hayes for reinforce
vents. Forty additional men were sent
I'm. ,;acc which time nothing has been
fnar: rom them.
Tie Indians are in strong force, and
rrca.cn all the posts on the Smoky Hill
~...N.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

About five weeks ago the little daugh-
ter of Joseph Kreisley, of Fairfield, Ohio,
was ravished by an unknown party, then
strapgled to death, and the body left in the
stable of Arthur Johnson, of the same
place. Last week son Of Mr.. johnson
confessed that he was the perpetrator OF
the crime, but denied any intention OF
numbering the little creature. The cltl-
zens of Fairfield were about to lynch the
culprit, when his friends gave bail and
spirited him away.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

INTERNATIONAL CoISAGE.-The delibe-
."ay1s Of the Conference on international
Currency, recently held in Paris, have re-
-~tIHthc adoption Of resolutions to the
s"eci; inst, that all the Governments in
crested should agree upon the same gold
.A.,' and secondly, that each should intro
-~ev al least one coin equal in value to
Lila: Of some coin in use among other
-1;r.e>, 50 that there might be point
o' correspondence among all the systems
preparatory to closer assimilation. The
Conference recommended that the gold
t''Cc 81 live francs should constitute the
monetary unil.-Ne,c Tork World.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
Federal Soldiers Punished f0r Para
ding with ECniallS

B~r~aLo, \. Z, August 5.-Thc court
martial convened at Fort Porter for try
20 seventeen Of the privates Of battery
#, Fourth artillery, for paradiDg with the
.g,..a@s a; their late picnic, was concluded
.a-,.ay. learn that fifteen Of the prison
r., have been found guilty and sentenced
80 eighteen months al the Albany Jail.
Tie others are to receive a reprimand
" II tie commanding officer. The find
a-> OF tie court were forwarded to Wash
.ctoa to-day by General Barry for the
t,~o"al Of the Secretary Of War.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

GRANT FOR PREsIDENT.-The CONNER
ciaI Advertiser of this evening has another
leaderin favor Of General Grant for Pre-
sident on the ground that he is the only
man now who can give repose to the coun-
try. The significance OF this pronuncia-
mento consists in the fact, first, that it is
the production of Tburlow Weed, and Sc
cond, that it was written Immediately af-
ter his return from Albany, where ION
Friday it is understood that he was in
consultation with Governor Fcnton, Sc
cretary Seward, and sundry other eminent
Republican leadcrs.-Ne,o York Letter in
PHILADELPHIA Ledqer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

\ NV SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH.-At
p. -.t last meeting Of the London Submarine
''y.eStapA Company resolutions were pass
g! authorizing the laying down of a new
.~g Oh ttlegraphic communication between
:. .,,-S.~a1 and Belgium, in accordance with
.oA.rany and the King of the Belgians on
,'.s 'iA Of November, 1861; and for this
rg't c increasing the capital by the issue
VI $4,000 seven per cent. preference
9 s,.. IN addition to the present capital of
,'-'1,yJJ the first dividend on such stock
:, :, " =, declared at the meeting to be held
- eoFuary, 1868. The chairman stated
' ,1@s great advantages, direct and indirect,
''1.4 ARISE from the new cable.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
Summer Resorts.

NATURAL BRIDGE, ROCK
~ BRIDGE COUNTY, VA.-PITMAN CO.,
resort and great natural curiosity, that has been
visited by thousands, Is open this summer to
all persons in search OF health, pleasure, and
good living, as the proprietors are determined to
spare neither pains nor expense IN giving sssfac-
ton to ALL
Persons visiting the Rockbridgs Alum, Baths. or
Lexington, can reach this place every day by =
new line of omnib buses, or by packet and coach
Every facility will be given parties to reach any
point at any hour.
TERMS: $3.50 per day, $50 per month children
and servants half price.
22-3m P1TMAN co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

The Sierra Nevada mountains have Deen
tunnellod, and in few days we may nave
the cars running under that magnificent
ranpe of mountains. The Pacific railroad
is advancing with a rapidity that we 40
not readily conceive. How long VIII IL DC
before We see under our advertising
columns, "From San Francisco to Nc"
York in ten days." "Through line TO
China, by rail and steam, with no change
of cars !n-Iritune.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

STANTON AGAIN.-We learn that the
President has resolved to suspend the
Secretary Of War from performing the
functions of his Office, and will shortly
inform him that he will cease to recognize
him in his official capacity. 1t is also said
that this subject was considered in Cabinet
yesterday, and that the members present
sustained the President in this detcrmi-
nation. -EOrncNS Chronicle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
Labor Difficulty.

Ds!1y, August Ga large number Of
.s.ohlJycrs, employed on some buildings in
tie course Of erection, have knocked off
work because their employers have more
apprentices than the rules Of the Brick
.gcr,' Association allow. The employ
rs decline acccding to their demands, and
" they can lind help enough.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
CHOthi91g.

CPECIAL NOTICE. - In order to
-
mako room for FAIL GOODS, thu subscriber will
from this date close on. his stock OF SUMNER
GOODS at reduced prices. All in want Of SUM-
MER CLOTHING are invited to call at No. 1900
Main street E. b. SPENCE, Agent
au7 Merchant Tailor and Clothier
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

ELECTIONS IN THE SoUTH.-Atter the
example set by Tennessee, no one VIII
deem an election worthy OF struggie.
Few of the white men, even if registered,
with the exception ofRadicals, Will attend
the polls, for the elections will be nero
farce. National IntelligenCef.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

IItIEh'S CASDIDATE.-It is reported
: S--' 'i!c clerks in the Frcedmen's Bureau
. isS1 oarters in this city have organized
I1'eiASc!Tcs into club for the next PreSi-
Initial ,,. campaign, and nominated General
=, .t4'%aFd, Commissioner of the Bureau, for
,:', Presidency in 1865 Washington Gro-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08
The Crops at the West.

L~~4Lo, August C.-Thc dispatches
..-:u lie West tell Of the abundance Of
Lie .a-yest in every direction. The late
sarE 4.as have done but little injury.
TIE ,ra.i crop Of western New York will
.e larger than usual.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

The Washington newspapers are ma
king the Surratt trial party measure.
The InteHigencer prints the speeches of the
prisoners counsel-the Chronicle those OF
the prosecuting attorney. In the interest
Of independent Journalism, We protest
against this business. We can think OF
nothing more degrading to the profession
than to make the trial Of q man for his
life a party matter.-Ne,o York Tribune.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

The first instalment OF Greeley's auto
biography in tho Ledger goes back IN tin:e
to James I. and to lG4l. A picture ID
presented of the house in which MT.
Greeley's mother was married.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

r, mere is said TO be a man living at
~|,asIAam, in this State, who drinks q
SS!!9n of rum day, and has done SO for
we past eight years. What a splendid
'1HJecl Tor temperance society. World.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

n EGISTRATION NOTICE.-T II e
IL SECOND SESSION OF THE BOARD OF RE:
GISTKATION FOR RICHMOND CITY, VA, will
be held at tho places OF the previous session as
foliows-namely -, -,
In the cond and Fourth Wards, from the 18th
to the l4th of August. 1867, inclusive.
In the First and Fifth Wards, from the 10Th 10
In the Third Ward, from the 10Th TO the ed, in.
elusive -, a
The hours of session each day will be from .
o'clock A. NJ. until o'clock +. NJ, ana from :.
o'clock P. NJ. until o'clock 2. ii.
All persons not already registered, who are
entitled to vote, may be registered at this session
of the Board. ,.,-
All persons who may be, registered improperly,
as will be seen by the Published lists posted up
in each Ward, and those who were not excluded
by the provisions Of General Orders NO. G out Ut
General Orders No. a. from the headquarters Of
this military district, are strictly relured TO at
the NECESSARY corrections will be made:
THOMAS 4. ROSE,
President of the Board of Registration
o,s a. for Richmond city, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

BEDFORD ALUM AND IODINE
ID SPRINGS will bs open and in complete order
Ior the reception Of visitors on the lst OF June.
Pamphlets neutrality-suspicious. from Drs. J.
P. Metteaur, N. D., LII. D., Virginia s. Jackson,
other eminent physicians, can be had by address
ing the proprietors. showing the medical proper
ties of this water to be unequalled.
conveyance will meet the trains on the Vlr
ginia and Tennessee railroad at Forest Depot,
eleven milas above Lynchburg.
BOARD Per week, SIC per month, $50.
ie ll-3m ROBERTSON u CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

THO CONTRACTORS The Norfolk
l. Hotel Company design erecting HOTEL on
of Norfolk, and invite proposals for It's construc-
ton until 18th instant. w
The building will front 200 feet on CRANKY street
and have two wings of o. feet each.
The Board of Directors reserve the right 10 re-
ject any or all of tho bids, and no application
will be considered without good evidence being
afforded OF the ability OF the bidder to comply
promptly and faithfully with his contract, ~,
Plans may bs ssen 1T the Office OF E. u Lima
architect, Baltimore, or Of Charles Reld' rrasii
fcations may be obtained on application TO either
OF the above named or TO ,or,1u
SGT Secretary Norfolk Hotel Company.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

The widow and daughter Of General
Stoncwall Jackson arc spending q few
weeks at Monticello, Sullivan county,
n, Y.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

TOHN DOOLEY, Hat and Cap Manus
y facturer and Dealer: 12ll Eagle Square, faM
Main street, Richmond, Va, is daily recely- l5M
and fancy Hats and Caps. Wool Hats, mems and
boys, from the lowest 10 the highest price; fur
lust received a very beautiful lot Of Military
Caps, for officers and priyates.
Wholesale merchants would do well TO call.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

TRUIT JARS.-DAVID PA IL q
FRuIT lars with cork shoppers, alright. They
are the best hing uaed for preserving peaches and
tomatoes There is 70 tin IN them 10 eoloue, not
glass lars: and they are go simple that child can
but them up. For sale at No. l! Fifteenth street.
au 9-2W
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-08

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS nEAz
AND !" THINKS YNt must n and shall be sold ali Nv
prices to suit the present times. The Ss.
greatest bargains ever offered can be had a: III.
Broad street, one door from Henry Wenzel. The
following goods are offered 1000 pairs of Cents
Congress- Caters, from $l.2O up; LOCO pairs Mo-
Caters from 75c. up; 500 pairs Childen's Heeled
and Rosetted ankle Ties; 55c 500 pairs without .a
25c Mems Oxford's, from 81 up; Mems Boots,
from 50 so up. Call soon 4 you want to secure the
chance. NJ. GUNST, All Broad street,
five doors from Breeder Fox.
Custom work made up in the best style.
GEORGE z. DENNY Will be pleased to see his
friends. ~ l2-3m