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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-12

TIE HARPER's FERRY SUIT IN TUE UNI
TED STATES CIRCUIT COURT AT PARKERs-
HuRG.-On the 9th Of August, the jury IN
the case Of Brown against Young, involving
the title TO twenty-one acres Of the Govern
utent property at Harper's Ferry, and IN
Guiding tie greater portion OF the Bait,
more and Ohio Railroad company's ground
and water power at that place, found YER
dict for the United States, by whom the sult
vas defended. Mr.. Brown claimed tins
land TO be vacant, and in 1854 laid war
rant on it, and received a patent from the
State of Virginia. This case was ably
argued by Hon. Benjamin Stanton for the
plaintiff, and Hon. B. Smith and h. ii.
Blackburn for the United States.
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CHINA TELEGnArH.-London, August 10.
James Milliken, of Philadelphia, has OBJ
tanned Lord Clarendon's sanction for in
structions to be issued by the admiralty to
the British fleet in the waters of China to
cooperate with the Asiatic squadron of the
United States in laying and protecting the
Geographic cable along the coast of China.
This is an American enterprise, in which
some English capitalists have also invested.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-12

writer in the Southern CultiUator de-
precates immigration of all kinds to the
South and to Georgia. He maintains that
the negroes, instead of falling off in num-
Der, will show by the next census an i'm
portant increase-quite sufficient for the
real labor necessities Of the country and
that every interest of the South pleads
against rapid increase Of the cotton crop.
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GENERAL GRANT 4 STRONG RADICAL.-A
leading member Of the Republican party of
Mississippi, who left here some DAYS since
70 sec the President, has just returned from
Secretary Fish's residence on the Hudson
He had long interview, during which the
politics of Mississippi were fully discussed,
The President himself leading off in free
statement of his own views on the condition
Of affairs in the South. II the gentleman
who had the interview felt at liberty, with
ont the Presidents permission, to give in
detail the views so fully expressed TO him.
there would no longer be the slightest doubt
that the former heartily sustained the party
that supported Wells in Virginia, Stokes in
Tennessee, and now opposes Dent in Missis-
sippi. There is not the slightest reason to
doubt that he is strongly opposed to the
pcut movement, believing that it is intend
c3 mainly TO defeat the only loyal party in
tina; State. So definite and clear were the
views expressed by the President that n
publication Of them is deemed most import
ant by leading Republicans. 4 careful
statement is being prepared, and the FRESH
dents permission for its publication will be
asked on his arrival tomorrow - lFdShinG-
fvu fclcyram-Nc,o York Tribune.
TENNESSEE UNITED STATES SEXATOR.-
AdviccS from n trustworthy source in Ten
ncsscc state that the Legislature elect has
been carefully canvassed, with view to
obtaining information regarding the cleo
ton Of United States Senator. The result
shows that ex-Prcsidcnt johnson will re-
cciyc the support of all the 0ldLinc Demo
Gratis, while the 0ld-Linc Wings Will sup
port Bailie Peyton, and the Republicans VIII
nominate Stokes, or some other man of sim
lar political kin. The balance Of power
will doubtless be held by the Wings, but
few Of whom will, under any circumstances
lie willing to vote for their old antagonist,
Andy Johnson. 1t is, therefore, not impro-
bahlcthat a Republican Of the Conservative
stripe viii be clcctcd.--II 'ashington tele-
gro1o--Nctr York IrjJemc.
STAMPS on CITY CoNrRAcTs.-Thc follow
ing letter from the Commissioner of Inter.
nal Revenue will interest many persons:
" Treasury Department, office Of Inter-
nj Rcrcmtc, Washington, August 5, 1869.
Sir.-I reply to your letter of the 9th ulti-
no that contracts made with city authori-
ties for repairing streets, laying water
pipes, etc, require no stamp when signed
hy q city officer, as well as by the contrac-
tor. If signed by the contractor alone they
are liable to stamp duty.
AS the law does not expressly state
which party shall furnish stamps for an in
strumcnt, ii is held i'll such cases that the
private party should have the benefit of the
doubt. And rs far as the municipal officer
is concerned, the contract is exempt under
section l51, Revenue Law Compilation.
VERY respectfully,
-. ". DOUGLASS,
Deputy Commissioner"
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The CoMET.-For ten years past astrono.
mers have told us that during the months OF
july, August, and September, in this year.
the most wonderful comet the world mas
ever known would reappear. 1t IS now 70
be seen with naked eye, any clear night IN
the northern part of the heavens between 81,
II and II O'Clock, and from that time I'LL
the morning star rises.
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THE PosTaAsTER-GENERAL's HOUSE En-
TERED AND RoBBED.-Ekton, Nd, August
Northumberland Creswell's house
was entered by burglars this evening about
I o'clock and quantity Of clothing stolen.
One of the robbers was caught with full
suit of Mr.. Creswelrs clothes on. The other
raroned
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The Chinaman, says the Philadelphia
Age, is n cheap laborer because he eats rats,
mice, and other vermin, that turn the
stomach of the American workman. He
therefore needs more wages to buy food
than the Chinaman. The Press, which is
the great advocate of Chinese emigration,
says:
"The personal qualifications of the Chi
naman rs a laborer are excellent. He is
inexpensive, eating little or no meats, and
having no palate for the luxuries of the ia
Bile. He confines himself to the simplest Of
diets"
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The Civil Law and the Military

New YORK, August ll.--Judgc McCunn
heard the case of Major Pratt, the alleged
Texan rioter, to-day on habeaS corpus, and
ordered the prisoners discharge from Gus
tody; but as Pratt was yesterday taken by
q squad of United States soldiers and car
ried to Fort Lafayette, it does not appear
how the decision is to be enforced.
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Third Dispatch.
JUDGE DENT AND TIE MISSISSIPPI ELECTION
Another Railroad War in New York

ALBANY, N. Y, August 1.-THE con-
tending parties for the Albany and Susque-
hanna railroad hold different ends Of the
tunnel on the road, through which several
fights have taken place and several persons
been severely wounded. The militia was
sent to the spot, and both parties agreed to
surrender the road to Governor Hoffman.
The war came ont OF the appointment by
one court of James Fisk, Jr., rs receiver
for the road, and the appointment by an
other court Of Mr.. Pruyn as receiver. The
fights were between the men employed by
the rival receivers to hold possession Of the
road,
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Mr.. Gustavus Owens, of Poplar Plains,
KY, while drawing water, was seized with
an epileptic fit and fell into o we'll. He was
dead when the body was extricated.
Only one man in Florida returned an in
come for 1868 of over $4,000, and but
seven had over $1,000. The total number
taxed is less than two hundred.
1t is rare occurrence, says the Times
of Tuesday, that the New York markets
are so completely glutted with peaches of so
fair quality as at present.
Among the passengers from Liverpool in
the City of Antwerp, which reached New
York on Monday last, were the Siamese
Twins and daughters.
Ten of the steamer Dubuque rioters,
whose examination was in progress at Rock
Island, H., for several days, have been
held on the charge of murder.
The st. Louis Democrat expresses the
hope that that city will soon be virtually a
seaport. 1t is proposed to run propellers
from st. Louis to Liverpool.
Charles C. Little died at his late resi-
dence in Cambridge, Mass, on Monday, in
the seventy-frst year of his age. Mr.. Lit
tie was for many years the head Of the pub
fishing house of Little, Brown s. Co., in
Boston.
The Federal General at Gettysburg, see
ing Pickett's fifteen thousand, solidly
massed, advancing TO the muzzles of his
guns, said: 1t is a pity to destroy such
splendid troops-it is necessary-FERE! "
Washington Lctter-Cincinnati CONNER
cial.
The great "yarb" at Rochester, the
century plant, is now in bloom. The first
blossom appeared on the 4th instant, and
on Sunday 200 flowers had appeared. The
flower stem is now over eighteen feet high
and contains twenty four arms or branches
On the ends of which are the fower-buds
to the amount of over 1000. This plant it
about as great curiosity as the eclipse
Hundreds of visitors flock to Rochester tc
see it.
The New York Express has become weary
Of hearing about barbara Frietchie. Its
| comments are characteristic: "The subject
is very musty. Of what possible use is il
to scribble about it more? The people dc
not care button whether such an old wO
man ever lived, or whether she did not
Imaginary or real, she has served her pur'
pose as q Radical stump-speech subject, anC
as the foundation of an clectioncering poem
now why not let the silly matter reposc il
merited oblivion ?"
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First Bale of Georgia Cotton.

MACON, Ca, August 1.-THE first bale
of cotton of the new crop was received here
to-day, and shipped to Boston. 1t was
raised by P. W. Jones, Of Blake county
class, New York middlings.
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Foreign Markets-IBY TELEGRAPH.

LONDON. August ll.-Noon.-Consols for
money 92E. United States bonds steady at $50.
Turpcntnc, 26s. 826s. I'd.
LIVERPOOL. August ll-E00n. Cotton shade
frmer uplantls l2id. Orleans, 13@l3td. esti-
mated sales II, 900 bales Brcadstutfs hrmer. Corn,
3Vs Other articles unchanged. dJernoon.-Cot-
ton unchanged. Breadstuffs quiet. Lard, 72s.
LIVERPOOL, August u.-EcentnJ. Cotton hrm;
uplands, sd. Orleans, l31latd. sales, l2,Ooo
bales
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v.,a suayr,aT, fauubOnts.

NEW YORK, August 1.-THE Secretary
of State at Washington instructs Marshal
Barlow to deliver the Spanish gunboats into
the custody of the commander of the Brook
lyn navy-vard.
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THE RETURNS FROM KENTUCKY.-LoulS-
vil!e, August l0.-Returns from eighty
counties Of Kentucky give Tate (Democrat)'
for Treasurer, 40 ,525 majority. The lower
House stands eighty-one Democrats and hSe
Republicans.
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The Cotton GRnD.

AUGUSTA, Ga, August 1.-THE late
heavy and continued rains will cause rust
in the cotton in various sections of the
State
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CRIME IN MIssoURI-TERRIBLE MURDEF

CRIME IN MIssoURI-TERRIBLE MURDER.
The St. Louis Republican of the 9Th says ::
"On Wednesday afternoon VIM. Schulz
kegal, resident of Mascoutah, q barber by
| profession, was murdered in cold blood by
| man whose name is given MS Henry Gate
or Gale. 1t appears that the murdered
| man, the murderer, and several other par
| ties, just prior to the committal of the muir
| der, were assembled in one of the beer
saloons of the place, and were laughing and
| Joking with each other. The deceased is
| described az having been n man of very
even temper and fond of joke, and he and
the murderer had been indulging in jokes
| at each others expense. The murderer,
who, it is said, has been following the bust
ness Of a butcher, Immediately left the
saloon, and proceeded to the shop where he
| had been to work, which is two or three
squares distant, and there armed himself
| with large butcher knife, and, returning
! to the saloon, found Schubkegal sitting by
| table drinking glass of wine, when he
| remarked to the latter that he intended to
| kill him, and Immediately drew the knife,
made cut in the left side, and, drawing
the knife across the abdomen, the mans in
testines rushed out, when he fell forward
to the floor and Immediately expired.
'EAfter the commission of the horrible crime
| the murderer walked up to the bar-counter,
and, striking the knife hard on the top of the
counter, it is said that the knifeblade broke
in two or three places. The murderer then
coolly and deliberately walked out the back
door of the saloon with the view of etlccting
| an escape, but the town marshal, aided by
some of the citizens, arrested him before he
| had gone far. Rumor says that upon his
| being arrested he expressed regret that he
| was without weapons, for that if he had
them he would also kill the parties who ef-
fected his arrest. The culprit was incarce-
rated in the town jail or calaboose, where
he attempted to take his own life by cutting
his throat with pcnknifc which he had in
his possession. In this, however, he was
| foiled, and only succeeded in making a
| slight wound in the neck, which was dressed
| by one Of the surgeons of the place. Late
in the evening the murderer was conveyed
to Belleville under a strong guard, and
| placed in the county jail for safe keeping.
| The news of this horrible affair created in
tense excitement in Mascoutah, and at one
time it was thought the murderer would be
| hanged on the spot"
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TOILET ARTICLES.

DALBY'S PROPHYLACTIC FLUID is
~ an excellent tooth-wash and is adapted to
many other useful purposes. For sale ny
PURCELL, LADD CO..,
iy 30 1916 Main street, corner Thirteenth
CUPERIOR E GLISH FOOT IL
~ BRUSHES, made to order in London.
Also q supply of E y & L II TOOTH
BRUSHES with Maury's improvement;
for sale by j. BLAIR, Druggist
10 % SIS Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-12

LISBON, August 1.-THE resignation OF
the entire Ministry is expected under the
vote of censure in the upper House.
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xseavy seizure of Cigars.

PHILADELPHIA, August ll.--Forty-three
thousand cigars were seized here to-day Tor
on-paymcnt of the tax.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-12

Hon. George HI. PendIeton Nominated
for Governor Of Ohio by the Demo.
Gratis.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, August The Demo
cratic State Central Committee has nomi'
mated Hon. George Fl. Pendleton for Demo
cratic candidate for Governor, in place Of
General Rosccrans, declined. Mr.. Pendle.
ton accepts.
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Mr.. Jefferson Davis is now making tour
through Scotland, accompanied by Dr.
Charles Mackay.
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A SAD RoMAycE-TuE WIFE Of Day

A SAD RoMANCE-THE WIFE OF A Day
LOVE IN DEATH.-Some three years ago q
young German, whose family had immi-
grated to this country, came East from San
Francisco to pursue his studies for the Pres
byterian ministry at Princeton College. His
health WAS feeble, and it was thought best
for him to spend his vacation as much in
the open air rs possible. He accordingly
hired himself to farmer in Bucks county,
Pa, and spent the summer in outdoor &C.
cupation Of light character.
A few weeks ago, when the Pacific rail
road had just been completed, and the pub
lie we're still talking of the last spike with
the golden head, young lady purchased in
Philadelphia one of the very first through
tickets for San Francisco. She was the fair
daughter of q Quaker farmer, who lived
near where the young German student had
been employed during his vacation. They
had met, loved, and engaged to be married
But his health had grown worse, and his
family had sent for him to come back to
California. Letters from him to the Bucks
county farmhouse told only of still further
decline. The young girl pinned under her
trouble. At last, one Saturday, came tele-
gram asking her to come to him at once
Her betrothed was sinking fast. On Tues
day she was On her way. The road of iron
that spans the continent was safely ira
versed, and she reached San Francisco.
The rest of the story is briefly told. The
newspapers of Eastern Pennsylvania a
month ago announced under the head OF
Married the wedding in San Francisco,
June oath, of gentleman of that city to q
lady of Bucks county, Pa. Following il
under the head of "Died," San Francisco
June 25th, was the name of the husband
The wedding had been bya death-bed. The
Quaker girl was the bride of day.
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Tie WALL Street giolators OF the Csury
Law,

New YORK, August 1.-The bankers who
plead guilty TO violation of tho usrry law
were to-day brought before court and fined
$3.50, with the exception Of two, who were
committed for FIVE and ten days.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-12

4 commission, appointed by Commission
CT Delano, has under consideration change
Of the whiskey stamp, with a view of pro-
tccting the interests of the Government
As yet they have not decided upon any
particular design, and unless some very
important suggestions are received, it is
doubtful whether any change will be made.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-12

All that remains Of Fort Corcoran, above
Arlington, on the Virginia side of the river,
opposite Washington, has been purchased
by NJ. W. w. DUNCAN, who will level it at
once and lay the site out in building lots.
Property in that neighborhood is increasing
in value very rapidly and finds ready
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-12
" Deputy Commissioner

IMPORTANT DEcISIoN.--As stated ycster
day, the Internal Revenue Department has
decided that baseball clubs are subject to
tax. and accordingly will in future be COM
rclcd 10 take out licenses. Il is added that
the tax will be at the rate Of ten dollars per
annum for their exhibitions, and 4 tax of
= per cent upon their gross receipts, while
the trcasurcrs Of clubs Will be required TO
make monthly income returns.
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TRESH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

TRESH IMPORTATIUNS.-k
4 GIBSON are now receiving and opening,
OF their own Importation large additions To lheil
STOCK. and are prepared 10 offer special Induce
mcnts to buyers. New and handsome patterns oil
Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Sets in rich, decorated
Rich Fancy Goods. Cut and Pressed Glassware in
great variety; Fine Table Cutlery. Of Joseph Rod
gers and other celebrated makers; Plated lee
Pitchers, Walters. Gohlcts. Forks, Spoons, &c.
Rcrrigcrators Watcr-Coolcrs Casters, Lamps
Looking-Glasscs, Block Tin and Japan Ware In
great variety.
keepers will consult their interests by calling on
us KELLOGG 4 GIBSON,
Importcrs, Wholesale and Retail Dealers,
1907 Main street, Richmond. Va.
EDWARD B. TAYLOR and Il. G. SUTTON, Jn.'
Statesmen. my ~
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WOULD NOT ANswER.-A New York to-
bacco manufacturer has sent box with tin
sides and wooden heads. for eight-pound
packages of tobacco, 10 the Deputy Commits
sioncr, and desires 10 know if it would an
swer the letter of the law for packing to-
bacco. The deputy replies that "the law
requires all caYcndish, plug, and twist to-
hacco. TO be put up in wooden packages, and
that the Bureau cannot authorize any other
kind of package than that which the law
has prcgcribcd.'
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EXPORTING ToBACco.--Acting Commits
sioucr Douglass, in reply TO an inquiry,
saws:
In relation to exporting cuttings Of to-
bacco and cigar clippings, / have to say that
if YOU export your cigar clippings, &C.,
YOU should, before removing them from
your factory, pack them in the packages
in which you intend to export them, have
them inspected by tobacco inspector, and
an export stamp affixed to each package,
when, after the execution Of the proper
bond, they may be removed to an export
londed warehouse, from which they may
be exported. Such clippings and waste to-
hacco, when put upon the market, are re-
CURED to be packed the same as smoking
tobacco, and stamped with tax-paid stamps.
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SEWfNG-MACHINES.

OF ALL KINDS
= REPAIRED. The SLOAT ELLIPTIC SEW
ING MACHINES BOUGHT and SOLD. We sell
the only PROPER NEEDLES for the SLOAI
ELLIPTIC MACHINES. We have also for sale
the SINGLE-THREAD HAND MACHINE OF
the gold medal pattern, which we think Is the best
OF such humbug machines Price 20.
SLOAT & ADDISGTON,
jy24 l4l5 Cary street, near Fourtcenth.
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WITHDRAWAL. OF TEN-DoLLAR NOTES.
General Spinner has directed that all ten
dollar notes coming into the Treasury be
held. and that.no more be issued. The de-
sign is to withdraw the entire issue from
circulation and destroy it, to guard against
the corruptions of the newly discovered dam
ccrous counterfcits of that denomination.
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CROCKEHY, DC.

GUNNER TRADE.-In store and for sale
~ large and well-assortcd stock Of
SILVER-PLATED, CHINA, GLASS, and
EARTIIENWARE,
which ! am Offering as low rs they can be obtained
in New York. to which wonld respectfully call
the attention of the trade and public generally,
plcdgng myself to sell rs low and give as good ar
ticleS for the money any other establishment III
the state. Give me a call at
1906 MAIN STREET.
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7 UMBER, LUMBER, LUMBER.-The
IL subscribers keep always on hand large stock
of LUMBER of every description. Mahogany,
Plank and Newell Posts Shingles, Slaves, LathS,
Spokcs, &c., of their own manufacture. Having
the controlling interest In the best mill In the stare
located In virgin pine and oak forest, VIII conTact
to furnish, on reasonable terms, timber OF all sizes
and dimensions. Always on hand Il large supply
of BALED FORAGE (hay and OATS. We occupy
the whole canal street front from Flith 10 SlHt
streets Give us 4 call before buying elsewhere.
lie lS---Smk TRUMAN \. Palmer " w.
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DRUGS. MEDTCINEs, &c.


MINERAL WATERS
M FROM TIE VIRGINIA SPRINGS
AND OTHER SOURCES.
ROCKBRIDGE ALUM,
HEALING,
ALLEGHAST.
WHITE SULPHUR,
CONGRESS-,
HIGH ROCK,
GETTYsBURG KATALYsINE,
VICHY from France,
SELTZER from Germany.
Fresh supplies constantly receiving.
Pamphlets furnished on application.
PURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
l2I6 Main street, corner OF Thirteenth,
ap,a Richmond. Va.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF CONGRESS
n wSTER VERMONT WATER, TAR
RNNT,S SETTER .APERIENT, GRANULA.
TED CITRATE alAGNESIA, yICHY SALTS,
'KISSINGEN SALTS, FRESH SEIDLlTZ POW
DERS, sold by L. WAGNER, DRUGGIST,
au l2-2ts corner Sixth ana Broad streets.
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ELIAS'S EFFECTUAL ELIXIR BITTERs.
It would he unnecessary to speak I'm praise or
this highly valuable BlTTERS for the speedy cure
of dyspepsia and all stomach disorders, as one
trial viii prove It's merits; and as an ordinary
"tonic - 1t has no equal.
and Wholesale by the proprietor. No. sie sixth
street Richmond, Va. None genuine without the
proprictor's photograph and signature.