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repaired to the rural districts; but to a
much greater extent by the accessions
which are every day made to the popula-
tion of Richmond.
In view of these facts, would it not be
well for capitalists to turn their attention
to building7 No period could be more
auspicious than the present. Real estate
(unimproved) is selling below its intrinsic
value, and our master mechanics are pre-
pared to enter into contracts at very low
prices. We know Of recent investments
in real estate which are paying as much as
fifteen per cent. on the amount invested,
and no good citizen could desire more.
We throw out the suggestion, and hope to
see those who have the means act upon it
at once.
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1t is not too much to say that of all the
languages of the earth, the English makes
in ivs written form, the widest and most
extravagant use of letters. To spell Eng,
lish has been pronounced the "most diff
cult of human attainmcnts," and if it be
considered that there is not one well-edu-
Gated man in a thousand who has gained
the mastery over this art, the epigram will
be found as true as it is pointed. Formerly
the modern device ofspacing was unknown
and if the words of the manuscript did not
exactly correspond to the length of the
line, the printer clipped or added letters al
bis pleasure, as towards for toward, &C.
Sc.-Ne,r York Times.
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THE ALABAMA CLA1Ms.-The London
Times, in lengthy editorial on the official
correspondence between the British and
American Governments on the subject of
the Alabama claims, says:
Yet, if nothing has been set at rest,
we cannot doubt that the way has been
prepared for an ultimate decision by the
fair and straightforward course taken by
the present Cabinet. There must come a
day when Mr.. Seward will himself be
tired of protracting discussion which
most of his countrymen desire to see as
sumo practical shape. When that time
arrives, the American people will remem-
Der that the English Government is ready
to refer ali the claims against this country
to an arbitrator, provided, as Lord Stanley
intimates, fitting one can be found.
Herein there lies great difficulty, and
Mr.. Seward seems to be aware of it. for
he asserts that it would be easier for
Great Britain to pay the amount claimed
than to discover suitable umpire. We
need not consider this source of embar-
rassment until the preliminary question
as to the subject matter of arbitration is
resolved. The truth seems to be that Mr..
Seward does not like to place all his de-
pendence upon the claims for burnt
vessels, since he must be we'll aware
that the amount is counterbalanced by
the claims of English subjects for pro-
perty destroyed by Federal vessels
and troops. If each nation were to pay
all claims of this kind against it, there
would be found very small balance on
either side at the close of the negotiation,
and it would not be dazzling stroke Of
diplomacy to appoint court Of arbitra
ton, which must end in deciding that what
one nation has to pay it is entitled to re-
ceive back again. Mr.. Seward has, there
fore, with some dexterity, interpolated
into an unpromising dispute a demand
which it was out of the power of the other
side to allow. This opened up the ground
for dispatches of greater length-possibly
of more asperty-than any VIC have yet
seen, and a certain section Of the Ameri-
can people might have looked on at peri
odical batting of England with modified
satisfaction. But Lord Stanley was de-
tcrmined to treat these long pending claims
as an affair Of business, and he declined to
furnish circle of politicians in America
with capital available for use when do
mestic subjects fall short.
alt is not in the interests of any Of the
parties concerned to let these vexatious
claims remain forever mere means Of
provoking national differences, and there
is, apparently, no fairer method of bring
ing them to a conclusion than that for
merly approved by Mr.. Seward and now
recommended by Lord Stanley"
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A SOLDIER WANTS TO GET Our OF
SERyIcE.-On yesterday Judge Meredith
awarded a writ Of habeas corpus to William
James Keebler, who petitioned that he
was in custody at the Libby prison. He
is native of Georgia, and enlisted in the
United States army during last January
(then under sixteen years Of age) without
the consent of his mother, his only sur
viVing parent, and now claims his release
on the ground that the Government had
no right to enlist him at that age, even
with the consent of his parents.
The writ is made returnable tomorrow
before the Circuit Court of Richmond.
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INTERESTING LETTER WRITTEN BY MAX
MILAN JUST BEFORE HIS DEATH.-The
following letter was written By Macmillan
two days before his execution:
Quect0ro, Prison of Las CdpuChinas,
18th of June, 1S67.-Dear Baron Lago,
Minister Of Austria to Mexico: am done
with this world my very last wishes are
in regard only to my mortal remains,
which will soon be freed from all pain, and
in regard to those who must survive me.
My physician, DR.. Basch, will have my
body brought to Vera Cruz. He will be
accompanied only by my two servants,
Gull and Tudos. | have ordered that my
body be transported without any pomp or
solemnity to Vera Cruz, and that on board
the vessel that is to bring it to Europe no
unusual ceremony take place. l have
awaited death calmly, and wish to be
left in the same stiffness while in my coffin.
You will take measures, my dear Baron,
so that DR.. Basch and my two servants,
who take my body in care, may accompany
it to Europe on one of the two war vessels.
Over there wish to be buried beside my
poor wife.
If the news of my poor wife's death
should not prove true, my body should be
placed somewhere until the Empress re-
join me in death. Have the goodness to
see that the necessary orders be forwarded
to Captain Groeller.
Have also the goodness to take measures
so that the widow of my faithful compa-
nion in arms, Miramon, can 60 to Europe
on one Of the war vessels. | reckon the
more on the fnfilment of this request as
she is charged by me to remain with my
mother at Vienna.
again thank you from my heart for the
trouble which you take on my account,
and remain your well-wishing
MACMILLAN, NJ. P.
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FUEI. SUpPLIEs.-Our enterprising fuel
dealers (now quite numerous in Richmond)
have made such arrangements for full sup
plies as will elIectually prevent an ex-
haustion the coming winter. Heretofore
Especially when there has been pro-
tracted cold season. coal and wood have
generally fallen very far short of the de-
mand. Those who have been the longest
and most extensively engaged in the trade
say they have never known the market
more abundantly supplied than now. This
will be encouraging information to many of
moderate means, who are unable to pur-
chase only as their necessities may de-
mand.
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Dan CAsTELLo's GREAT CIRCUS AND
great exhibition-the great "moral c0nlti-
nation" (meauing the wonders Of creation,
which dispose people to vencration of the
creative power )-shows that it will soon
be here. Dan CASTILLO, the conquering
hero, comes-Dan, who beats Hercules in
his triumphs over the mighty beasts Of
prey, and whose wonderful art is equally
displayed in his trained animals-felinc,
equine, muline! Dan is making his annual
grand rounds in the South, and pays his
respects to Richmond. The time will be
great
In the animal show are some of the best
and most respectable members of the brute
family of Barnum's and Van Amburgh's
menagerie, besides the handsome original
collection gotten up by Dan himself. Thus
we sec Dan is strengthened by heavy con-
tributions from the most renowned collec-
tions in America. With this combined
collection he has been making his southern
tour, astonishing the natives, and giving the
highest satisfaction to the most refined
people.
His accomplished business manager re-
ports that the tour Of this great show has
been confined to the South; and that all
of its outfit and paraphernalia have been
gotten up in the South. The very animals
would have been captured in the South,
only there were none here. The only
great beast ever in these woods having
been foreign, and having gone back to his
| original haunts. Indeed, he calls 1t u
@ 1lr
It is a truth that Dan has given num-
| Der of charitable exhibitions, the proceeds
of which have gone to the benefit OF the
| widows, orphans, and wounded and help
less of the war, as well as the general
poor of the land. For this he deserves
the thanks Of the South.
If the caravan of animals is worthy the
attention of the curious and scientific,
what shall we say Of the circus, which IN
all its departments is so complete! Both
gentlemen and ladies among the eques-
trians are unsurpassed for skill, activity
and grace in horsemanship. Mr.. Charlie!
Fish, the dashing bareback equestrian, i:
unsurpassed for his wonderful perform
ances. 4 Partisan equestricnne of grea
celebrity will join the circus in this city
having lately crossed the Atlantic to fiji
an engagement with CASTILLO. Mademoi
selle Pauline is beautiful and accom-
plished artistic, and created furore Q
admiration by her first appearance IN thi
country.
This grand "moral combination " of a.
exhibition will remain only three days
], Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next
Tickets are for sale at the Ballard, ES
change, and St. Charles Hotels, and q
Davies music store-a great convenienc
for families and parties with ladies, VII
will thus avoid the crowd at the ticke
wagon. Get ready; the show is coming
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PETITION TO ABATE A NUIsASCE.-At
the special meeting of the Council held
Monday afternoon last petition numcr-
ously signed by persons residing in the
vicinity of Clay and Fourth streets was
presented. This petition sets forth that
the circus and accompanying exhibitions
which have been heretofore he'd in the
locality mentioned were great nuiSances,
inasmuch as they seriously annoyed the
peace and quiet of the citizens residing
thereabouts, and prays that the Council
will grant such relief as may be in its
power. The petition was referred to the
Committee on Police, who are fully en-
powered to take such action in the matter
as they may deem right and proper.
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THE SHOOTING AFFAIR SATURDAY
NIGHT.-The continued case of George
Fitzpatrick, charged with shooting at Da-
vid Davis, United States soldier, was C all
ed before the Mayor yesterday.
About dozen witnesses were sworn,
who testified, in substance, as follows: On
Saturday night last, between II and IL
o'clock, David Davis and Corporal Bah
cock were walking on Broad street near
Sixth, when they were jostled by Fitzpat-
rick, who was under the influence of
liquor. The soldiers demonstrated, and a
difficulty ensued, in which both of the SOL
dierS were knocked down. On getting up
the soldiers bolted, when Fitzpatrick
yelled out: "You Cd id Yankee sons
of b-hs, l killed many of you, and will
shoot you," and then fired. Policeman
Charters heard the firing, came up, and
arrested Fitzpatrick. While on the way
to the station-house Davis walked up to
the prisoner and said: cd d-n you,
you shot at me %; then struck him in the
eye; whereupon the policeman also took
him into custody. At this point negro
named Peter Morris interfered, and on
being told by Charters to leave, threatened
to shoot him. Charters then grabbed
him, and started with all three of his pri-
sorers TO the Second station house, which,
after some difficulty, he reached, and lock-
ed them in.
The Mayor requested Fitzpatrick to give
5000 security for his appearance to answer
the charge before the Hastings Court on the
second Monday in November next, and
$500 security for his good behavior. Mr..
Daily offered himself as security, was &C
cepted, and the accused departed.
Morris was set back in default of $3.50
security for his appearance before the
Mayor tomorrow to answer the charge of
threatening to shoot policeman Charters,
and the two soldiers were placed in charge
of their officers, to be brought up at the
same time.
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SCARCITY OF DwELLISGS.-Evidenc Of
the prosperity of Richmond may be found
in the fact that dwellings are now much in
demand. Three or four months ego there
were many desirable residences vacant in
nearly every portion of the city. Those
in pursuit Of dwellings could scarcely 60
amss on any street, and might make his
selection in any section he desired. Now,
the number of vacant residences has so
diminished that the supply falls far short
Of the demand.
The class of dwellings chiefly needed
are those which command from 5000 tc
| $500 per annum. This demand has beer
occasioned, to some extent, by the return
of many families who discontinued house
! keeping at the beginning of summer ant
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MARCHING. A Stonewall brigade man
saws he marched sc, ,2431s miles during the
war. and thinks he passed "Uncle Bob's
soldier" mentioned last week, who be-
loneed to Longstreet's corps, asleep IN
camp often. The ordnance train OF jack
sons corps made $4,000 miles in two years.
VuUeq TirQinidn.
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"TBR ART PSEsERvArIvE OF ALL ARTS"
There Is no denying the truth Of the foregoing sem
tment The art Of printing has not only preserved.
but aided and promoted all others. The art has,
too, been greatly improved during the past
decade. II 10 now supposed to be As near per!ec-
ton as can be alta ed by human skill, and 1t may
be said with q due regard to ruth tha. nowhere
can printing bs more neatly executed, or win
greater facility, than at tho Dispdtch rfihuhs
House. Here every conceivable kind Of printing
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AND YET ANoTHER.-Dr. T. J. Wool
bridge, Of Hanover, has favored us with a
pear which weighs 201a ounces. 1t is the
largest pear that has reached Richmond,
and for all VIC know to the contrary is the
largest grown this year east Of California.
But a day or two ago it was our pleasure
to notice most unprecedented yield Of
sweet potatoes in the county Of Hanover
now she offers the largest pear. This good
old county will speak for herself at the
genealogical and horticultural exhibition
next month. Already we have been
astonished at her products, but we hear
the half has not been told. Wait until
October.
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JUDGE BURNHAN's CoURT.-The follow.
ing business was disposed of yesterday:
Jeff. and James Childress, indicted for
felony, were sentenced to six months i'm
prisonment in the city Jail.
John Shepherd, indicted for the larceny
of horse, was sentenced to five years i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary.
George Washington, indicted for felony,
was sentenced to five years. Imprisonment
in the penitentiary.
James Robinson, indicted for felony, was
sentenced to ten years Imprisonment in
the State institution.
Civil business of no public interest oc-
cupied the attention of the court during
the rest of the session.
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FINE ToBACCo.-Several specimen leaves
of very fine article of tobacco grown
this season in the county Of Powhatan have
been left with us, and may be now seen at
the Dispatch counting room. These leaves
, measure thirty four inches in length, and
are seventeen inches wide. The only
fertilizer used in the culture of this
tobacco was that made by the Southern
Fertilizing Company of Richmond. Its
enriching qualities have been most salts
factorily established in this instance.
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Mr.. WILLIAM A. HOPPE ACQUITTED
This gentleman, who was examined few
weeks since before Commissioner Chahoon
on the charge of counterfeitipg an inspect
or's tobacco brand, has been acquitted by
that officer after mature delberation Of
the facts in the case.
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DEATH OF Mr.. F. SCHAFFER.-Mr. Frede-
rick Scha1er, well-known and much be-
loved citizen, died yesterday after an i'll
ness of two weeks from typhoid iever.
Mr.. Schaffer was a native Of Philadelphia
but came to Richmond about twenty years
since. He bad established very thriving
trade in his vocation as baker, ana oles
much lamented.
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COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE
Yesterday General John Fl. Mulford re-
ceiyed official notification of his appoint
ment to the office of collector of internal
revenue for this district, vice Colonel Will
liam R. James, suspended.
The General qualified before Mr.. Barry,
clerk of the United States Circuit Court,
yesterday, and will at once enter upon the
duties of his responsible office.
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VIOLENT AssAULT.-Officer Shields yes
terday arrested Edward Kelly and lodged
him in the first station-house. Kelly is
charged with violently assaulting his wife
Margaret, whose peculiar condition is such
that it is feared her life has been endan-
gered. The case will come before the
MAYOR this morning.
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

R. W. POWERS
begs to inform his friends and the public that he
has removed from his former house, corner
Main and Fifteenth streets, to his
COMM0DIOUS NEW STORE,
1905 Main between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets.
His stock will be found
FULL AND COMPLETE AT ALL TIMES.
Wholesale and retail buyers are assured that no
efforts will be spared to NEE! their wants.
He Invites with confidence an examination OF his
stock of PURE
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
PATENT MEDICINES,
PAINTS, OILS,
DYEsTUFFS,
TOILET ARTICLES,
FANCY GOODS. &c., sc.
He would return thanks for the liberal patron
ace hitherto accorded him, and respectfully So
licits q continuance of the same.
r. w. POWERS,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
No. 1905 Main three doors below Thirteenth.
an
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The VOTING YEsTERDAY.-The voting
yesterday in Monroe and Jefferson Wards
progressed quietly and slowly throughout
the day. A small vote as compared with
the two days previous was polled. We
append the result:
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A NUIsANCE.-A dead horse attracted
a considerable crowd of boys and loafers
10 the corner Of Main and Twentieth
streets yesterday afternoon. If the wea-
ther continues as hot as it was yesterday,
and the animal is not removed at an early
hour to-day, but few will be able to remain
in the vicinity.
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Richmond Corn and Flour Exchange, Sept. 10,
oPPERIads.

OFFERINGS.
Wheat. : White, 1875 bushels; red, ss4
bushels.
Corn.-White, l, log bushels; yellow, 81 bush.
els mixed, 332 bushels.
Ot.ts.-S60 bushels.
Rye.-l42 bushels.
Fo,r.-Extra, Is barrels.
Timothy Sesd.-24 bushels.
BALES.
Wheat White, 1876 bushels wet to strictly
prime, l.55@s2. .42h; red, SIG bushels inferior
10 fair, 81 60@S2 10.
C1rn.-White, 81 bushels prime. 81. loGS1. IL;
yellow, 81 bushels damaged, Sl.o5; mixed, l32
bushels, 81 .09@$l. 10. ar
Gts.--65S bushels very good TO prime. 1919.
Rys.-S6 bushels good to prime, sl.l2H0
$l.l5.
Timothy Seed.-6 bushels prime, $3.50.
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MAYORS COURT-MAToR MAYO PREsI-
DING. The case of Belle Williams,
charged with stealing money and lot of
wearing apparel, the property Of Ella
Hutchinson, a boarder in the said Will
liams's house, in Exchange alley, was
called up, but the accused not appearing,
was continued until to-day.
Robert johnson, colored, charged with
being drunk and disorderly and using OBJ
scene language in the street, was set back
in default of 500 to behave himself.
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Airl>u1ond @ispattl1.
ls, 1867

THE CIRCULATION OF THE "DIS-
PATCH" is LARGER THAN THE COM
BINED CIRCULATION OF ALL THE
OTHER DAILY NEWSPAPERS OF THIS
CITY.
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OYSTERS. Our readers in tide-water
Virginia will be interested in the follow
ing order Of General Schofeld:
HEADQUARTERS FIRST MILITARY DIsTRIcT,)
"STArE OF VIRGINIA,
"RICHMoSD, VA, September 10, 1867.
General Orders No. g..
The following notifications are hereby
ordered TO be made in the execution of
the act of the Virginia Legislature, passed
April %, 1867, imposing tax on oysters !:
SECTION l. In lieu of the liquid mea-
sure prescribed by this section, the mea-
sure in use in the year 1866 will be con-
tinued to be used. The measures hereto
fore inspected and scaled by competent
authority will continue to be recognized ;
and the measures hereafter made will be
of the same capacity as those heretofore
in use, but of such relative dimensions as
the chief inspector may prescribe.
SECTION 2. Non-residents may allow
oysters purchased by them for sale to re-
main laid out in the waters of Virginia,
not to exceed ninety days, instead OF
thirty days.
SECTION 6. The collection of the license
tax imposed by this section shall be post
poned until the lst day of October next.
SECTIONS and II. These sections shall
be so construed that the tax of three cents
per bushel upon oysters, or three dollars
per ton upon vessels carrying them, shall
be paid once, and only once, upon all
oysters sold in the markets of this State
and upon all oysters carried or sent out Of
the State. The prescribed tax will be col
lectcd from the persons carrying oysters to
market in the State, or from the persons
shipping oysters out Of the State; except
in the case Of planted oysters, upon which
the tax was paid at the time of planting
in which case no further tax will be col
lected.
The chief inspector will make such re-
gulations, subject to the revision of the
Auditor Of Public Accounts, as will give
full force and effect to this order.
By command of Brigadier and Brevet
Major General j. II. Schofetd, United
States army. S. r. CHALFIN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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Timothy Seed.-6 bushels prime, $50.
Richmond To

Richmond Tobacco Exchange, September 1s.
Receipts small Breaks continue FULL and
prices remain unchanged. l73 hogsheads,
tierces, and boxes were offered.
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I,R y. TURNER'S SELECT CLAS.
II srC4I.ASD EHGIISH SCHOOL. M4IN BE-
~WsEE THlED ASD FOCRTH STREETS-The
'rsriv. .frrr;h session OF this school will begin
H0NItY >cV,e mher 23d.
Ty.ys: For tha session, $50. For further par
,r1s.r>. sC. c!rculsr> 81 the bookstores or apply
- Mr. TCr%EH, ~ his residence rnird street be-
wee Main and Franklin, or at his school room.
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T1O THE hFFIICTED-BENsON'S 9
L SALALEM BROTH OR SALTS OF WIS
DON-a specific for Eingworm, letter. Itch, Bar
ber's Itch Ulcers, and all eruptiops of the skin,
no matter how malignant or how long standing.
Warranted to cure or no pay. Try 1t, and II 1t
does not speedily and promptly cure and entirely
eradicate the disease, the money will be refund ed
in every instance Price, Soc. per bottle. For sale
by BLUNT noSELs1,
Druggists. No. 1924 Main street,
an % Richmond, Va,
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The total vote for the three days past in
the entire city is as follows: For appro-
priation, $3.50; against, l8l.