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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-08
New York Theatre.

After thorough renovation, redecoration and much
improvement in It's auditorium this beautiful little
theatre reopened Monday evening under the
Agemsnt Of the woell Sisters. The house crowded
with very brilliant audience in which the ladies were
the majority. The Sisters received very nattering
ovation from the public, and performed their respective
roles with more than usual vim and abandon in conss-
quenoe. The pieces passed or very smoothly and the
stage management reflected credit Mr.. Baker. who
has control behind the scone0 The opening was great
success, and Il will probably prove an enduring ons
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-08

store 90 kcs On !lreadvay,
IN THE NEW HERALD DU1kO4EO
RENT $1,000.
SUITABLE FOR
AN INSURANCE OrFIOK,
RAILROAD OFFICE.
JEWELRY STORE.
any other business Requiring prominsnsand cssas -
sxtisn.
Rare Baj0useRie
Ieich Novelties.
Sleeve Buttous Bosom studs
AcArfs Ties
Travelling Cases
Port Mantoaus.
Comprising unique assortment o. carefully seooooo
goods From the hest manufacturers OF
England. France and Italy,
Seceted especially for the
Spring and summer Trade. 4s
81 Popular Prcea
UNION ADAMA
No. 681 Broadwa0.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-08

vacant plate a. the table and an empty chair
The Preside. Their bravest met our bravest ihcy
had both suffered Tor eighty year, They had been lying
by pretending 20 believe that equal and that
sketching the history OF the Constitutional
Convention, upon the question OF introducing the
word wsi.s before go ,citzens regulating sliraee
provided that slave should be taken there except
by citizen John G. Calhoun doctrine IN
the American flag noaed except on the nigh seas and
although the resolution OF ir yancy in 1s4s and Mr.
TO, this war was forced upon us bv the South We met
II Ia The name OF our country. They fought The
south 10 secure for its people piopretorzhp o. citizen
be The her 20 lie resources hc voted FOR Crtendens
resolution that the war NO; for slavery. though
an abolitionist He said then that n the South
made upon We would put arms into tho hands
OF their slaves and they would put down the rebellion
lie asked NJ Lincoln ct one hmc TO allow him 20
but black soldiers were raised and from that
lime the blacks wore free. for no natou
10 die for H. After explaining the duties OF III
the states 70 the general government he asked
s wna, hs con Dscn the ,'' oos sns
pointed 70 the present state Of Europe aniYcrng on
the verge of terrible war evidence show that
American France. We would become naon for the
support OF half dozen armies TO defend
The various republics. Al II il 20 needed no army for
we could meet any and all The ustlons IN Enrope united
We now are He urged the people OF the south 10
adopt the constitutional amendment for he knew tn
be imposed II they IN doubt a. 10 what these terms
might be- let them read Thad stevens letter on conls-
cation.
Upon the platform were . lsrre number 81 citizens
among them some ten negroes. Judge Kelley was
listened 70 with Intense attention, not a single
word Of interruption breaking tho thread or his address
He could not have been heard with more respect IN
Philadelphia or New York and yet twelve months ago
be dared not have made such speech Memphis,
the Ire OF neither Northern msn nor coloreH man
was safe. Az thst time tho stsoass were nled with
rt .ers, and the Gov OF blood ana blaye OF burning
negro churches Redeemed the skv. That spirit must be
mod I'D indeed whsA Northern Isdgl ca Speak hi
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-08

ngsan and Casswell In North Carolina the tobacco
now on hand s worth twelve millions OF dollars. The
crop OF Spotsyvana alone placed ~ three millions Of
dollars These estimates based careful researches
OF persons interested 10 the matter
Outrages OF Soldiers In North Carolina.
company Of United States troops, recently passing
through North Carolina. committed shameful acts Of
violence al High Point sober, industrious and respect
able freedman runner for OF hs hotels Il that place.
kicked In the face with heavy boots while attend
ing 10 his duties and otherwise marsated. AZ Thomas
vile another freedman, employe on the train, Was
kicked In the face probably BY The scoundrc and
so seriously injured that no compelled 10 leave his
post and II for feared that he would lose the
sight Of one Of his eycs After having done this the
ruian held up his heavy boot and said he bought the
pair OF boots ION purpose to kick nigger with"
April Report OF abe Burenu Of Statistics.
The report Of the director OF the Bureau Of Statistics
for the month OF April published and from the
lowing statistics reference and naviga-
ton are taken
The imports Of foreign commodities for the nine
months ending March 81 were s3o6. $685. s33 for the
months ending March 81 they were Ssa 1s4 4e2
for the month ending harch 81 they were, sal lls
Of which SGT s54, 74a dutabe aud s. 37e free
or duty or the whole amount imported in March
SIS 6oe 4s4 entered for consumption and sl2 49,
635 ont cred into warehouse
The principal articles Coffee soss, esq: cotton
manufactures, g. o22 3o4 fax and lis manufacturer
ST. 7s6 s03 glass and s manufacturer $3.50 Iso; hides
and SKINS 81 237 500: iron and steel and their manu-
factures, s2,ii2,s2s silk and lie manufactures
Sl,52s,7s5 sugar and molsssee, es,2si, 22i tsas
sols.TVl: tobacco and IL manufactures s25o, 2is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

A Nrw RrsrsEss-HELpINa LADIES TO
HUSBANDS by CoNTRAcT.-lpree n
Fred. and William Edwards au
Griffin, were arraigned IN tue
police court on Saturday morning
when the following singular statc,hon., d;s
explanation were made !: drunk anu L.
orderly, your Honor" Ihey ~eio Ca
charged with being Migrants. Inc oi.s JIM.
swore that he had known them ny syn
over a year, and that they had no vis.o n,I
means of upport. They were always mon
dressed, however. Mr.. FRED. Ed"aiu ,s
spoke "These two gentlemen ana yseh
are the firm of Edwards Grimm. ie-
grct that / cannot tell you our BUSINESS;
We will be sent to the Brideweli II ! doh
Very well, sir, your curiosty'shall be grasl-
fed. We are proposers. BY that mea.
we propose to young ladies and help TO eet
them married. We are benefactors. Wheh
we see a young lady who is not and never
has been engaged, one of us says 10 hel'
We will get you married for - Pasa-
BILE after marriage OF course she says
yes. For the time being, one OF us Is con.
sdered as engaged to her. we trumpet
the fact abroad. Whenever the other TWO
of us meet a young man who IS not en-
gagged we say What lucky aoe uli'iln
is He has won Miss X And we praise
her. We encourage the young man TO 60
in and cut Griffin out, for the fun OF the
thing. Being fool, like most young men,
he does it. He proposes to Miss x, know,
ing that she is engaged to Griffin ana
hardly expecting that she will accept nm.
But she always does. And he can never
cut loose from her. He must marry her or
be tried for breach Of promise. l myself
have been engaged twenty-five times du.
ring the last year. We are doing so well
that we think of hiring clerk to do part
of the work for us. | should not have
told you this but for your atrocious threat
about Bridewell. But as we have given
false names, it does not make much diff
ference. | trust that the reporters will
say nothing about it,"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

A DUEL AND IT'S CONSTITUENCIES
amusing duel took place recently about
five miles from Havana. 1t originated in
a remark made by man to his friend on
seeing 4 lady come out of church. The
lady was unknown to the person making
the remark, but happened to be the others
wife. A slap in the face was the conse-
quence, and a challenge came soon after.
This was accepted, and the seconds Sc
lccted place. The wife got wind of the
affair, and Immediately took steps to pre-
vent the dreadful catastrophe. Her first
thought was to notify the police, but that
might have given her husband the rcputa-
ton of coward, and she took better
method by going TO the house of the other
party, where she met his wife, and a plan
was soon concoctcd between the feminines.
On the morning appointed for the duel
both husbands got up early; wives ditto.
Husbands took carriages, and their wives
one armed with five children and the other
with three--took other vehicles in wait
ing, When the two dueliStS arrived at
the spot they were somewhat aStonished
on seeing the two other carriages drive up
with their passengers, who coolly informed
the men that they had also come to fight,
so as to make it family quarrel, each at
the same time producing an empty purse
and package Of baby linen as their arms
and munitions of war. The little ones had
popguns and firc-crackers, and soon some
INDUCED in cry. 1t is useless to add that
the blood thirsty Bencdicts made peace on
the spot, and returned to Havana, in com
pany with their seconds, to celebrate the
affair over a champagne dinner.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

A remarkable instance of the undccay-
able nature of gunpowder, says the Oban
Times, has been brought to light. On the
estate of Ballachulish there are two veins
of slate-the west being the first opened,
but it was closed about one hundred years
since. Mr.. Pitcalen, the lessee, began the
old quarry again few years since, and the
other day the men came upon an old bore
with woollen rag in its mouth. The
workmen are interested in every fragment
of antique remains, and they searched the
bore and found that it contained powder,
which, when brought out and exposed to
dry, took fire like any other powder. 1t
is now believed that the part Of the quarry
where these remains were found has not
been worked for the last one hundred and
fifty years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01
rrTER FROM HANOVER.
Corresrondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.
IMPROVEMENTS The Wheat Crop Oats, Corn
s,c.-Northcrn Land-Purchasers.

etC.-Northcrn Land-fnrshasf's'
HANOVER COURTHOUSE, April 30.
During short visit to this old county,
famous for big watermclons ana sweet po-
tatoes, | was much pleased to notice the
Improvement visible on every side IN the
condition of the county. The lands are
bcino opcned and drained, and every effort
made To force from the only source OF
riches smother Earth" a bountiful con-
,rihntion TO the depleted storehouses of
her children. Perhaps there is no county
IN Virginia in which the freedmen are
working more regularly and commercially
than in this: and il is a rare occurrence TO
hear of any misconduct on their part.
The wheat is looking better than it has
nj This season of the year for tho last ten
wears, and the prospect of large yield is
very promising.
Notwithstanding the long. continued rains
Of February and March, great amount of
land has been already broke up, oats sown
and corn planted, and "green fields and
pastures new" greet the eye on every
hand. Nature seems to be putting on her
best smiles, which brings the smiles to the
countenances of the people also. Albeit,
they have had but little to promote mirth
or pleasure of late years.
Last spring there were numbers of per-
sons here from the North trying to buy
lands for farms. Though some succeeded,
most of them were driven off by the high
prices asked. They are returning again,
however, and meeting with better success,
several having already made purchases:
and inducements are being offered others
10 settle here, which will in few years
make this one of the weal,hicst counties
in old Virginia. The land is naturally
good, very easy of cultivation, and its
nearness to the best wheat market in the
State makes it very desirable, which will
before long be appreciated. HANOVER.
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RAILROADS.

"a % -
GREAT SHORT ROUTE TO THE
~ NORTH, EAST AND spvn WEST KiA po TIE
MAC RAILROAD, CLARIFYING THE UNITED
STATES MAIL TWICE DAlLY-EL EG mt CARS
WITH NEW PATENT sLREPING CHAIRS oS
ALL TRAINS.-Ths THROUGH TRAINS on this
road are now run from the southern terminu. Of
the Connection railroad, corner BYRD AND EIGHTH
STREETS, a. follows: ~
The DAY THROUGH MAIL TRAIN leaves Rich.
mond daily Sundays exceptsdl at so A. ii 20, Ar.
irving In Washington at .. so =. NJ, CONNECTING
with the early afternoon express trains Tor the
North, East and West.
The NIGHT THROUGH MAIL TRAIN, with es.
CANT cars supplied with the new patent sleeping
chairs attached, leaves Richmond daily At III 10 T.
VI arriving in Washington at A. NJ, connecting
with the early morning trains for the North, Es
and West.
No BxTRA CHARGE for sleeping chairs.
The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN, with local ex-
press packages, leaves Richmond daily tsunday.
exceptsd) from tho depot, corner OF Broad aud
Eighth streets, at 10 L. NJ, arriving IN freds'
THKUtGH Tie KETs and THROUGH BAG.
GAGE CHECKS to Alexandra, washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, aud
all the principal cities III tho West.
For further information and III rough tickets ap-
ply at the Office OF the company, corner Broad and
Eighth streets, Shockoe Bill, snd AT The ticket
office, corner Byrd and Eighth streets,
General Ticket Agent
SAMUEL RUTH, Superintendent apps
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

DROPPING THE "lI."-A schoolmaster
hearing one of his pupils read, the boy,
when he came to the word "honor," pro.
nounced it full. The master told him it
should be pronounced without the "h," as
thus "'onor."
Every well, sir" replied the lad, 81
will remember for the future"
"Aye," said the master, Railways drop
the "h."
The next morning the masters tea, with
a hot muffin, had been brought to his desk
but the duties of his vocation made him
wait till it was cold, when, addressing the
same boy, he told him to take 1t to the fire
and heat it.
eyes, sir" replied the scholar; and
taking il to the fire, ate it.
Presently the master called for his mui-
fin.
81 have eat it, as you babe me" replied
the boy.
EAT it, You scoundrel? | babe you
take it to the fire and heat it."
"But, sir" answered the lad, "yester-
day you told me always to drop the b."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01
PLAN OF DRAWING.

Duplicate numbers from to 500, 900 are placed in
wheel the first number when drawn QUIT draws
tn. highest or Rr.t gift the second number when
drawn OUT the next highest, or second gift, &c
until the whole number Is drawn.
The distribution will take place after the con-
cert where o, 900 persons can witness II. com
mittse will be chosen from the audience TO take
charge OF the same.
All agents and purchasers will be supplied with
a correct let OF the awards As soon as published.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

NTOTICE.-The undersigned, the trus-
~ tees Of the Bank Of Virginia under deed
exec uted on the sth instant, hereby notify holders
OF notes OF that Bank and deposItors whose de-
posts were made prior to the LIST day Of July, 1891
and remain unpaid, To come forward and present,
in accordance with tae provisions OF the deed,
within six months from the sth day of February,
the date OF the same, their notes and the evidence
OF their deposits.
S 5 Z: p41k j. ssxxtisDEss. Trustees.
70 li-dlw Sswlaw6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Y On and after SUNDAY, JANUARY "7th, the
following trains will leave Richmond
MAIL TRAIN daily TO Gordonsyille, and except
on Sunday to Stanton, at 7.So A. NJ
These trains make close connections with trains
on the Orange and Alexandria railroad.
THROUGH TICKETS sold to Washington and
Baltimore, and to Lynchbnrg, Knoxville, Nah
Vile, Memphis, Mobile, New Orleans, and other
principal points I'm the Southwest Also, to Lex
tngton, Winchester, and other points In the VAL
ley
Richmond at S. Is A. NJ making close connections
with FREIGHT TRAINS on the Orange and Alex
and ria railroad for Lynehburg and Alexandra.
Also. FREIGHT and PASSENGER TRAINS Issrs
stanton for Jackson's river on MONDAY, WED
SESDAY, and FRIDAY al 40 7. N.
II. ID. WHlTCoMB,
ja2s General Superintendent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

Remarkably few donkeys are found in
the northern part of Germany. A Ger
man, newly arrived in this country, when
sitting in a room overlooking meadow in
the suburbs of London, where some don
keys were grazing, on hearing one OF them
braying, exclaimed, "Why don't they oil
that pump-handle 1t is quite shocking
to hear that horrible noise every time any
body comes to fetch water"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01
CHARITABLE CT NCERT.
CdAHlTAbII y NV..''..>1~
GRAND CHARITABLE
PRESENTATION CONCERT
TN AID OF THE
SOUTHERN ORPHANS ASSOCIATION
by the Legislature OF Virgin"
January 90, 1871
TO BE GIVEN AT THE
MARYLAND INSTITUTE, BALTIMORE.
APRIL 10Th, 1857.
Tho nros,s Of this concert will be given to the
SOUTHERN ORPHANS ASSOCIATION,

The proa,s of this concert will be given to the
SOUTHERN ORPHANS ASSOCIATION.
,,o srb,o,ned address from the officers OF which
we call the attention OF the public
We the officers OF the Southern Orphans Asso-
.,,a,ion for tho maintenance and education OF the
Jss,itute orphans OF deceased southern soidiers
and sailors earnestly solicit the sympathy ana CO.
operaton In our Grand Presentation concert OF all
who desire to see the home and school y enabled
n receive and caro- for all needy ones who seek is
shelter and protection.
Thanking our friends for their past contributions
and assistance, we again appeal to them to help
ma I'm A more extensive enterprise. 1t is the de-
sign OF the Association to erect Home and
School 4" for the orphans OF the South, both male
and female, on an extensive scale, In the city OF
Richmond, Va. As an inducement to have the
building located there, the Common Council Of
that city have guaranteed sufficient lot Of land
in an elevated and healthful location, and will in
crease the quantity Of land II needed
1t Is with a confident hope in a favorable re-
Spouse to this appeal to public which has never
yet failed to sustain charitable institution, that
we have entered into an arrangement with Messrs.
L. T. PALMER 4 CO., No. 13 Holiday street,
Baltimore, to organize a Grand Musical Presenta-
ton Concert for its benefit, and earnestly solicit
the kindly aid and patronage OF the public to en-
sure its success.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01
HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS.

Tickets will be- supplied to all booksellers,
druggists, music dealers, &c, where they can be
obtained at On DOLLAR each, or IN quantities at
Circulars, containing full instructions and terms
TO agents win be mailed upon the receipt OF stamp
for return postage.
Orders may be sent to ~ enclosing the money,
from IL to S25, In registered letter STAMP on
closed) AT our risk. Larger amount. by post-otcs
order draft, or express, at the following club
rates:
Five tickets to one ddress.................S4 so
Ten ticket- 10 one address. W
Twenty tickets to one address. Is w
Fifty tickets TO one address. ~ w
Tho names of the agents will be Published from
Tickets will be supplied to agents at fifteen per
cert. discount.
Under and in pursuance Of the provisions OF the
internal revenue law, his Honor, the Comm!s-
sioner Of Internal Revenue, has, upon due PROOF,
granted permit to the Southern Orphans AssOcia-
lion 10 hold its Gift Concert exempt FROM all
cLurg.y lDtsther from special tar or other duty In
respect to such Gift Concert
Thi- il 4 protection TO all Agents. and exempts
Ii EN- from any and all liability for license, tax, or
otherwise. -, -,
the nroceals of the sale of tickets for this Concert
are 10 be devoted to charitable object, and Is but
another evidence OF the favor and confederation
which our efforts have been constantly met In
nearly every direction.
REFERESCEs:
General G. r. BEAUKEsARD, New Orleans.
Brigatier-UeLeral JEFF. THOMPSON, New or-
leans.
Major-Geueral S. b. BUcKSER, New Orleans.
J. BEAN, NJ D., Baltimore.
J. BALpERsTOS, NJ. D., Baltimore.
J. ). MORROW, Publisher, Baltimore formerly
of j. ). Morrow Coz.
J.E NIMao, Baltimore /; late Of Richmond, Va.
Z. NJ. STIEFF, Baltimore.
G.. MCkEEyER i Co., Baltimore.
All orders aud communications should be adj.
dressed TO the CENTRAL OFFICE.
L. T. PALMER CO..
No. - holiday street Baltimore,
Managing Directors.
Tickets can be had al the Musical Exchange OF
JOHN w. DAVIES Sons, Main street, Richmond,
Va.
Address communications to box sls Richmond,
Va. Ia 23-h
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01
A MEXICAN IMPROVED
GAS LIGHT COMPANY OF VIRGINIA.

This company is based on numerous letters
patent Of the United States, covering devices and
carburetting agents, and possessing certain posi-
tive spec fc economical advantages which legiti-
mately challenge the attention OF manufacturers
and cone umers of coal gas everywhere. Among
the principal OF these are cheapness, steadiness,
sottness difusibity and perfection OF light, with
a great diminution of heat as compared with the
con sumption of coal gas, which Is one OF the
principal causes Of injury to the eyes, brain, and
nervous system.
The apparatus of the American Improved Gas
Light Company has been in use In the Wig build
ing since the 10th and in the DtSpdtch building
since the 2lst day of January last, and in the pri
yate residences of several Of the directors. For
the practical results reference Is made 10 the an
nexed certificates froin the proprietors and COM
positors Of the TWO newspaper OH ces.
| This Company Is now prepared TO furnish no.
tells, churches, private residences, stores, &c,
with their Improvement, and to dispose OF rights
to any city, town, corporation, or Individuals, IN
the State where gas Is used. on favorable terms
Furth er information can be obtained by apply
ing At the rooms OF the Company, over the bank
ing Office of william B. Isaacs Co, between the
hours Of and IL A. NJ and and +. NJ, or spe-
cidl appointments Will Dc made 10 exhiDlt the
light and its economy and briliancy at any other
hour to suit the convenience Of parties.
cordial invitation is extended to the pnolc.
and scientific particularly, TO give the subject
A thorough examination and tnyestigation.
WYATT NJ. ELLIOTT, President.
WILLIAM b. ISAACS, Secretary.
Snperllterdent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

A singular duel has recently taken place
at Berlin between a iourncyman silver
smith and another artiZan. The arms Sc
lectcd were bottle of sulphuric acid.
The arrangement was that whichever OF
the two adversarics threw the lowest with
dice should swallow the contents Of the
fatal vial. Chance favored the silver
smith, who Immediately poured out glass
of liquor and handed it to his adversary,
who unhcstatingly drank off the liquid,
but, to the establishment of his antagonist,
instead of falling senselcss, smackcd his
lips and asked for another glass. The
seconds had acted on the sensible idea of
substituting arrack for the corrosive fluid.
The affair terminated in a reconciliation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

| return my thanks 10 my friends and thu public
generally for tie very liberal patronage bes1owel
on the late firm Of A. Il. Brown s Co, and solicit
A continuance If the sams for the new nrn. ~
forming connection with Colonel William H.
ia his behalf, as he Is two well and fayorSb Y
known To the planters of Virginia for me to speaa
OF his fine Judgment Of tobacco and his superior
salesmanship. ,,,,
up 22-lm A. 4. bhons'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-05-01

TAMES RIVER STEAM BREW
u NV IIy poRTER. AND LAGER BEER
We are prepared to furnish these articles a. lover
prie es and OF a. good quality a. any whether 40
Ordsrs can bs len with A. 7. SroxHs Co., who
are our authorized agents for the sale OF our goods
IN ~ s, sNu BITE, YuxNGLIaa ! BEYER.