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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

ARREST OF A Boy ACCUSED OF FIVE
MURDERs.-A boy named Fitzgerald, Sc
venteen years old, has been arrested in
Lexington, Miss, charged with five MUIR
ders. The Lexington (Mississippi) AdUer-
tiSa, speaking of his arrest, says
"The premises of his father were sur
rounded, and in short time he was dis
covered emerging from an open field, en-
deavoring to reach the woods, some dis
lance off. He was holly chased, and was
captured after having been struck by a
pistol ball from one of the pursuing party,
which made slight flesh wound in his
face and brought him to the ground. He
was carried to NoXubee county, the scene
of his last crime. 1t seems young Fitzge-
raid killed negro in De Soto county, in
this State, white man in Tennessee, a
freedman on his fathers premises since the
surrender, and assassinated Mr.. John W.
Shilcutt on the Goth of February last, at
the residence of Colonel Richard Cooper,
in this county. His crimes eliminated in
the murder of Mr.. Num-, of Summer
vile, on the 18th, and his capture on the
lStlo
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Kentucky ConxresaionaI EIeciion.

Louisville, May 4.-The congressional
election in this State to-day passed off
quietly. Asa p. Grover, State-rights De-
mocrat, received about 1000 majority in
this city. The returns from other points
in the fifth district will probably swell his
majority to 1000.
j. b. Knott in the fourth, and James B.
Beck in the seventh. district, State-rights
Democrats, are probably elected.
Ten O'Clock p. M-The following is the
full vote: Grover, Democrat, 1926; ia
cobs, third party, 1887; Bullitt, Repuhli-
can, &C. Growers majority in the fifth
district will exceed 1000. The vote in
the city and counties is very small, but
the returns indicate the election OF the
Democratic candidate by majority greater
than Darars, Of last year, in proportion to
the vote cast. 1t will be day or two be-
fore anything is heard from the eighth and
ninth districts,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

REPORTED PROCLAMATION OF GOVERNOR
MURPHY, OF ARKANsAs.-Just as we go to
press we have received the information
that Governor Murphy has issued procla
nation, based upon an order from General
Ord, dissolving the legislative body Of the
State, and transferring the public treasury
into the hands of Colonel Page, of the
Quartermaster's Department of the United
States army.
We have not been able to obtain a copy
of the proclamation, and give the above as
its substance, upon information. 1t does
not strike us with surprise we are pre-
pared for even more startling proofs of
the wreck and strife for spoils to which
we are swiftly driving. Calmncss and pa
tience under it all becomes us BEST
Helena (Arh.) Clarion, Nay LIST.
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Indian Troubles I'm Arizona.

SAN Francisco, May Slate advices
from Arizona state that war of extermi-
nation has been commenced against the
Indians, who are unusually active and
hostile in all parts of the Territory. Gene
raj Gregg has inaugurated vigorous cam
paign, and is about to issue an order de-
claring the Indians outside the reserva-
ton hostile, except the Mohaves and the
Chimahuevis.
An expedition to the Black Mountains
killed fifty-four Indians and wounded a
number more, and destroyed a large
amount of provisions and stores. Detach-
ments of troops are sent out in all direc-
tons, and the work has commenced in
earnest. More soldiers are needed.
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Failure and Arrest Of u Stock Opera
tor.

BoSToN, May A smart earthquake in
financial circles disturbed the equilibrium
OF operators III State street and its vicinity
Yesterday, occaSioncd by the failure of
one of the most extensive manipulators in
Franklin, Humboldt, Hancock, Huron,
Copper Falls, lccla, &C., in this city, and
Corydon in New York. At about o'clock
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. John Leighton
was arrested on process sued out by New
York parties, and conveyed to comfortable
quarters, where he will be confined, await
ing arequiSition from the Governor of New
York. His failure is moderately estima-
ted at q million of dollarS-one house
having a claim against him of near $780,
600, while his assets are inconsiderable.
He was we'll known as one of the most
dashiug outside operators in the financial
arena 81 the Hub. He was afraid of no.
thing, and had the nerve and confidence of
a lion, as he was among the bears and bulls.
His failure is now the only theme of re-
mark in the streets and at all public places
of resort, and at present it is impossible to
estimate how serious the disaster may be
in quarters where bis tracks are not cover
cd ~.
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ST. LOUIS, May 4.-The building on Sc
Coud street, between Olive and Locust
streets, occupied by Tisdale x Co. and U.
3. Fenlv. commission merchants; W. e.
Nottingham, provision broker; and Buck
x Jorst, box manufacturers, was burned
last night. The loss is from $4,000 to
Sl5,0Oo-tully insured. A man who was
sleeping in the building was Sutiocated to
death.
The boarding house of Mrs. Masterson
was burned yesterday. \ woman named
Julia King was burned to death.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, May 4.-There was a
great fire in this city this morning, lnvolv-
ing a loss OF over one hundred thousand
dollars in property and three or more lives.
The fire began soon after midnight, and
continued till 8 o'clock this morning, when
il was checked. Palmer's block, In Main
street. and several stores adjoining, were
DESTROYED, also the Washington Hall block,
in the same street.
The latter was large and elegant, the
hall being used for popular exhibitions.
When its immense roof fell In this morn
ing, three or more men were buried III the
ruins. The charred and mangled bodies
OF three men were taken from the ruins
and conveyed TO the dead-house. 1t Is
now feared that several other persons
persisted, and further search is being
made for the bodies.
CHICAGo, May A fire broke out in
the building No. 50 Water street last
night, destroying all the contents and
damaging the building to the extent OF
$4,000. The total loss is SIS, 1000. Four
tiremen, while at work in the rear of the
building, were buried beneath the falling
walls. Three were taken out of the ruins
dead, and the other was severely injured,
and VIII die.
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New YORK, May Ga. M.-Flour log
zoe. better. Wheat 2a3c. better. Corn
dull and heavy. Mess pork, S23. Lard
quiet. Whisky quiet. Cotton lower :;
middling uplands, 27c. Freights quiet.
Stocks steady. Exchange, 1898; sight
exchange, 11Ola. Money, sac per cent.
Gold, 1863. United States 5-2O's, regis
tered, lO5 5a9l06; coupons, lOl 3sQlOl34.
New YORK, May 6-P. Motion dull
and declining; sales of 92O bales at n and
PIKE, chiefly the former. Flour frmer !;
State, Sll.20a$l4.5O; southern tirmer !;
mixed good, Sl3.259Sl4,9O; fancy extra,
Sl5aSl9. Wheat buoyant at an advance.
Corn easier; new declined lG2c.; old I'M
changed; western mixed, Sl.3SGSl .40
new, 81 .3O@Sl.36. Mess pork unchanged.
Lard firm at l21a0l3hc. Whisky quiet.
Rice quiet. Groceries steady. Naval
stores quiet. Turpentine, 72G73c. Freights
unchanged.
Railroad securities closed heavy. Co.
vernments all stronger, owing to the ease
in the money market. Money, 5@6 per
cent. 5-2O's, 1862, 1879; 1864, l05S
1865, JOG. Treasury notes, new issue,
1O7 559lO7sl. 10-40's, 991a. 1905, hrst
series, 1865 others, 1854. Cold CLOSED
steady at 1879.
BALTIMORE, May 6.-Cotton dull and un-
changed at 261aa27c. Rio coffee firm
Sugar steady. Flour quiet. Corn active
good to prime white, Sl.25G$l.27. Provl'
sions steady. Mess pork, $23.15 Lard
1874. Whisky nominal.
WILMINGTON, N. c., May Cotton
ouiet at FAC. Turpentine dull at 59c.
Rosin quiet at 1886.
CHARLESTON, May 6.-Cotton dull and
unchanged; sales of 90 bales middhne
at 15616c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

GAMBLERS DEvICEs.-The breaking up
of a gamblers retreat in Boston the other
day led to the discovery of closet with
small pane of colored glass, and inside
of which a man. was discovered with a
telegraph machine. The man in the
closet and the telegraph were useful IN
this wise: Whenever a countryman en-
tered to play and try his luck at cards he
was seated at the table with his back to
the closet door, thereby giving the man in
the closet fair chance to see the cards
he held in his hands. The telegraph ma
chine was supplied with wire running
from the machine under the carpet to the
business man at the table, who was thus
acquainted with all the cards ne was play.
ing against, thus gaining advantage and
ultimately feecing his victim.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

Thousands of cattle have died in Kansas
lack of proper food. The mortality has
been especially severe in the southern part
of the State. One company had lost twelve
thousand in two or three weeks.
Mr.. Ashley, of Ohio, the impeacher,"
made visit to the perjurer Conover, in
Jail in Washington, at 10 o'clock Friday
night, to get from him testimony to be
used before the judiciary committee on
impeachment.
General Schofeld, it is officially stated,
has asked for instructions upon the same
point presented in General Sheridan's
telegram to General Grant-namely, "Who
are prohibited from voting under the mill
tary bills ?"
Every policeman in Chicago carries with
him pieces of boiled eefprepared with nur
uomica, upon which lie regales the dogs
whictGhe happens to meet. Some thou
sands of worthless ours have shuffied OIL
their mortal coil under this regimen, and
still the good work proceeds.
Things are loose in some parts of Geor-
gla. Inc otuoi udy o0'S
found hanging to trees within short dis
lance of public roads, and had been hang
ing there several days.
The Washington Chronicle comes out
strongly in favor Of forcing negro suffrage
upon the northern States by act OF Con
gress.
Mr.. Buchanan is considered the richest
of the surviving ex-Presidents, and enjoys
his otium cum dignitate as one may VIII
S200,00
The Pilot says: Boston needs more re-
| ligion and less talk about it-more OF tht
spirit of truth and less theological hair
splitting"
The Denton (Md.) Journal reports tin'
prospect in that county for large crops o
wheat and fruits.
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Two Co.ored Children Sunocated.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-TWO coIored
children were suffDcatcd in Locust street
this morning. Their mother lett them
locked up in room, and this they set fire
to by playing with matches. The fire was
extinguished and the children were taken
out dead. A young man named Richard
Kelly was killed by an iron hook falling on
his head while endeavoring to put out the
flames, and the sparks from steam fire
engine set fire to the building of DR.. James
Clintock, on south Ninth street, which was
nearly DESTROYED.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

The National Republican, the Presi-
dents organ, says as to Mr.. Davis that it
ais quite time that something were done
with him. He has been for two years in
Fortress Monroe in close confinement and
on every principle of justice, as well as
that constitutional guarantee which assures
to every person speedy trial, this man
ought either to be released or put upon
trial -
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The Case of Mr., Davis.

WASHINGTON, May 5.--The friends of
Mr.. Jefferson Davis have sent him a re-
quest that he formally petition the Presi-
dent for pardon. United States District
Attorney Chandler tonight filed a written
request with the President for an order on
the commandant of Fortress Monroe to de-
liver Jefferson Davis to the United States
Marshal in case process shall be issued to
bring the prisoner before the United States
Circuit Court CO Judge Underwood. Or
ders will probably be issued in accordance
with that request o-morrow.-Sun, 9Th.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

ScoTCH FARM HANDs.-Mr. Leslie Mar
maduke, of Saline county, last fall went
to Scotland partly for the purpose of Sc
curing Scotch laborers TO work on the
farms of Saline. Recently he returned,
bringing with him ten men, as an expert
ment. This has been SO successful that
Mr.. Marmaduke proposes to make second
voyage for the purpose of bringing over
an additional instalment Of laborers. This
is practical way of doing business, and
will no doubt be found advantageous to
employer and employed.-A. Louis Re.
flnIHcdn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

STEAMBOAT DIsABLED.-The steamer
Petersburg, Captain Travers, which left
this port on Saturday afternoon heavily
ladened with freight for Richmond, when
about twenty miles down the bay became
disabled in consequence Of the breaking
of her piston rod. She was taken in tow
by the tug Mary Shaw, and returned to
port about l o'clock yesterday morning.
Her cargo will be put on board the steamer
State of Maryland, which vessel will leave
for Richmond this atternoon.-Baltineore
SIN 9Th.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

REGISTRATION IN WAsHINGTON.- The
commissioners of registration found it i'm
possible to complete the registration in the
seventh ward on Friday, and will there
The number of names thus far recorded
in the city is 1928, or three times as
many as ever there were votes cast at a
municipal election in this city. The
whites have thus far majority of 81.
The question of the re0pening of the re-
gistration books will be decided by the
court early in the present week.
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From Northumberland OF the
Supreme COurt-Mr. Davis's Case.

Supreme COurt-Mr. Davis's Case.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The Supreme
Court, in the case of the ship Gray Jacket
and cargo, affirmed the decision of the
lower court condemning her as prize.
The court held that there was no proof
that the claimant was not of class ex-
copied by the proclamation of the Presi-
dent of December s, 1868. His own atfi-
davit is not sufficient to establish the ne
gative required to be proven. Both the
proclamations and the statutes of 1862 are
silent as to maritime captures like the
present, but the proclamation will not be
held in any case to extinguish the liability
of vessel and cargo running the block
ade and seized in the act of so doing.
The court also hold that there is no
ground for an order of further proof. The
claimant has forfeited his right to such an
order by fraud, and the evidence, as it
exists, is satisfactory to the court. The
order of the Secretary of the Treasury re-
hitting the forfeiture does not affect the
case, and if he issues one, his act is void.
The case has no feature recommending it
to the court, or which redeems it in any
respect.
The lower court decisions in the cases
of the brig Dashing Wave and bark Sci
ence, both from the Eastern District of
Louisiana, were confirmed. The decision
of the same court in the case of the brig
Volant was reversed. In the case of the
bark GerSita, from the same court, the
decree was affirmed. The court ordered
the captors to pay the costs and expenses.
Department advces indicate that the
present wheat crop will be the finest raised
for many years.
Secretary Browning is convalescent.
Agricultural Commissioner Newton has
recovered.
The internal revenue receipts to-day
were s73S,OOO.
Hon. L. II. Chandler, District Attorney
for Virginia, has addressed a letter to the
Secretary of War requesting that the CON-
mandant at Fortress Monroe be ordered to
obey Judge Underwood's writ for Mr..
Davis.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-General Rous-
seau has been ordered to command the
northwestern district, embracing Oregon,
Washington, and Montana territories.
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LONDON, May 6-Noon.-Consols, 81 Il.
United States bonds, II.
LIVERPOOL, May 6-Noon.-Cotton quiet;
uplands, ll4@ll3sc.; Orleans, lla8c.
Breadstulfs quiet. Provisions quiet. Com
mon rosin, IS. Other articles unchanged.
Ttro O'Clock p. M.-Cotton easier.
LONDON, May GO p. M.-lllinois Gen.
trails advanced d.
The Chinese rebellion is spreading.
Nankin was threatened.
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Richmond Tobacco Market.
IUbANIU IANHN3UHt
RICHMOND, May 8, 1867.

RICHMOND, way ., 1901
Breaks and offerings full. Market animated.
Prices fully up to quotations. Below we give
the transactions: "a hogsheads, 25 tierces, and
20 boxes, offered and sold as follows:
MANUFACTURING TOBACCO.
Lugs.-Common to medium dark working,
~ 10 81: good dark working Is 10 IS; sun
cured, common, IS TO so; sun-cured, good,
$40 to SIS; coal-cured, common, Is to $40
coalcured, bright, sl2 to SIS; coal cured,
fancy, $40 to $40.
Ledf-Common dark working, IS to 20
medium dark working, IS to sl2 good dark
working, $40 10 sli; fine and wrapping, SIS TO
$50; sun cured, Sl5 to S25 yellow wrappers,
common, $40 to $50; yellow wrappers, medium
to extra, s35 TO 500.
SHIPPING TOBACCO.
Lugs.-yery common and heavy weights,
81 90 10 81 so; medium, $40 TO $3.50; good,
50 10 IS.
Lenf-English shipping, sl6 to SIS and s22 ;
continental shipping, sl2 10 sis.
sTENMIS6 TOBACCO.
Lear-Common, slO TO sl3; good, sl2 to SIS ;
fine, SO TO $40.
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SECOND DISPATCH.

BosroH, May 5.--John Leighton was
committed to jail last evening, owing to
his failure to procure bail in $4,000, on
writs served on him blythe Hanover, Dana,
and Franklin Mining Company. Two other
complaints were served on him by the
United States authorities for aiding and
abettiug julius +. Hartwell in embezzling
$500, 900 of United States funds, Hartwell
being at the time an agent of the United
States. On the latter charge his bail was
fixed at $4,000. leighton admits the over
issue of Franklin mining stocks, but de-
MES his responsibility for it, and declares
his readiness TO meet a judicial investiga,
ton.
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VIRGINIA Posi- RoUTEs.-The Postmas-
ter General has ordered the following Vir-
ginia contracts: Wyliesburg to Dupree's
Old Store, contract with Edward S. Rolfe,
service twice week, at 1920 per annum.
Route GAINESVILLE to GAINESVILLE, by Oak
ley, three times week, 500 per annum,
same bidder. Roanoke Depot to Boydton,
six times a week, to the same bidder, at
81 500 per annum.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

BOLD BuRGLARs.-On Saturday night
last they broke open manufacturing es
tablishment in New Albany, Ind, seized
the safe, carried it to blacksmith smop,
and there blew it open, getting SIX dollars
for their trouble. They tried a similar
game at another place, but were detected
by the police, who, in attempting to arrest
them, were fired upon, and one of their
number badly wounded. Four Of the des-
peradoes are in Jail.
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Resistance 10 the Military.

LEXINGTON, KY, May 4.-Lieutenant
Rice, with a detachment OF the Second
United States infantry, last nightattempted
TO arrest the murderers OF the negroes al
Nicholasviile, Ky. lie was resisted by
superior force, and was unable to make the
arrests. lie was wounded in three places,
but not fatally. A private soldier was also
wounded
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

LANCASTER, Pa, May George San
derson, Democrat, was to-day reelected
Mayor of this city by $40 majority, being
a Democratic gain Of over 200 since last
year. The Democracy carried eight out
of the nine wards, and elected thirty out
of thirty-six members of the Council.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07
Tho London METROPOLITAN undergroun

The London Metropolitan underground
railway is about five miles long, and car
ried in 1866 2l,273, lO4 passengers without
a fatal accident. Its receipts per mile
were considerably more than those OF
the ten principal railways centering in
London. Plans are now in progress 10 IN
crease the lines to nearly thirty.-six miles
in the aggregate Of underground railway
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

THE WEATHER AND THE FRUIT CROPS
On Thursday night, in several sections of
Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana, there was Sc
we're frost, doing some damage to the fruit
crops. At Cleveland, Ohio, water froze
to the thickness of quarter of an inch.
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Secretary of the Treasury,

The above statement exhibits that the
total debt, less cash in the Treasury, has
decreased 2,Gil,974.19 since the first of
April last. The debt bearing coin inte-
rest has increased 81, S2l, $50; the debt
bearing currency interest decreased $751;
5000, and the debt bearing no interest
has increased Sl,39S, 1872 50 since the lst
ultimo. The maIured debt not presented
for pavmeut is less by SS93,llS than was
shown 10y the last monthly statement.
The amount Of coin in the Treasury has
increased sS,293, 9G6.S7, and the amount
Of currency has decreased S490,26S.2S.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

THE WHISKY METER.-The New York
Times says, in response to those papers
that are rejoicing over the invention Of an
instrument by which frauds in the whisky
revenue are to be rendered impossible
"This thing cannot be done. We should
not be surprised if the very instrument in
question should be made serviceable in
promoting and concealisg the very frauds
it pretends to prevent"
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Petition for the Pardon OF Mr.. Davis.

FGTIIIOIl TUT IITV UHUOHH VI MI 17ts ' TIT
WASHINGTON, May 6.-Apetition for the
pardon of Mr.. Davis was started here,
but met little favor with his nearest
friends. 1t is well understood that Mr..
Davis has not made, and it is said on good
authority will not make, any extra. judi
cial appeal under any circumstances.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

VIRGINIA vs. WEST VIRGINIA.-The
question as to whether Virginia or West
Virginia has jurisdiction. over the counties
of Jefferson and Berkeley, in the Old Domi-
Mon, will probably come before the United
States Supreme Court, in Washington, on
Wednesday next. Governor A. /. Foreman,
of West Virginia, is there, accompanied by
the Hon. B. Stanton, of Ohio, and Hon.
George II. Lee, Attorney General of West
Virginia, as the counsel for that State.
Governor Peirpoint, of Virginia, is also in
attendance, and the counsel for that State
will be Hon. Reverdy Johnson, Of Maryland ;
Hon. George Ticknor Curtis, of Boston ;
and Andrew Hunter, Esq, of Virginia. AS
the question Of the division of the Old Do
minion into two States will probably come
up, the case will excite considerable inte-
rest,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

CHICAGO, May 6.-The town of Cam
bridge, Ill.,, has been destroyed, with the
exception of one store and one hotel. Loss,
500, 900.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-07

CINCINNATI, May 5.-Congressman kel-
ley, Of Pennsylvania, arrived here this
morning, and left for Memphis, where he
will make his first speech on Tuesday.
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The foregoing is correct statement OF
the public debt, as appears from the books
and TrcaSurer's returns in the Department
on lst of May, 1861.
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THE ALUM MASS,
SALTS OF THE WATER.

These Salts are now put mp in 81 and 50 walls,
sealed and stamped with the springs seal to pre-
vent all mistake, and sent at those prices,
postage paid, to any office In the United States
and, at the price, is much the cheapest form Of
obtaining the water.
One box of water will last seven weeks at one
pint daily.