davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
FOREIGN NEWS.

sPAlS-A MONARCHY ADOPTED.
MADRID, May 22.-Thc Cortcs has voted
for monarchy, after Il long debate, by vote
of 2l7 to 10.
Topete is in favor of Montpensicr, but, as
Il Minister, desires to await the action OF the
Cortes. He cautions the Cortes against
allowing any daring man to cut the knot
which they are unable to unite.
MADRID, May pa civil marriage bill
has been introduced in the Cortes.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, May 22.-The Times, discussing
the Alabama claims, says England has equal
cause for complaint against America. Great
Britain resisted the temptation to recognize
the South, thereby inflicting suffering, on
her own people, disoblging an ally, and in
fact, declared in favor of the North, and Is
now misunderstood and accused OF hostility
and seltishnesS.
Sir Francis Head communicated several
additional documents to prove assistance
rendered by America to the Canadian reVol[
in 1887. He asserts that Senator sumner
speech applies equally to that and the Ala,
bama claims, but that England never claimed
nor received indemnity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24

EX-PREsIDEST PIERCE IL BALTIMORE
He is III excellent health, and exhibits all
the vital force, Suayity, and courtliness, that
has ever so much marked his character.
While At Baltimore he was constantly occu-
pied in the reception Of visitorS.-Ndtlondl
T,lfpIj,peusg,. oDJ
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPORTS OF NATIONAL BANKS

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. ! ~ /.
WAsHINGToN, May %, 1859.
The following is an abstract of all the re-
ports of national banks in the United
States, over sixteen hundred in number,
showing their condition at theclose Of bust
ness on the 18th of April:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24

The Shanghai Epening Courier, in re-
markable article on the Burllngame mission,
denounces the whole thing as ggantic
hoax, and says GAS a matter OF Iact, lne
Chinese authorities laugh at the innocence
Of foreign governments receiving men oi ~
rank and no authority, as II they Hels t az,
tually entrusted with the confluence " VIC
Emperor" a.9
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24

". B. Isaacs, of Richmond, was one OF
the vice-presidents OF the memphis Son-
ycntion. Colonel William Lamb, of Nor
fo,k, was chairman of the Virginia delegsI-
ton. james W. Massie, of Rockbrldge,
was on the Committee on Permanent Or-
aanlzation. William 4. Tanner, of Rich
TIRES and Mining, General c. 7. Stone. OF
GoochIand, on the Committee on the Pacific
Railroad, Colonel T. Ii. Ellis, Of R Ri
mond. on the Committee on General Busl-
ness and Agriculture, McMullin, Fulker-
son. Lamb, Darlington, Massic, and other
Virginians, on other committees.
The people Of England seem to know
Sumner pretty well, for they are sending
him trutlI-telling letters, one OF which says
he is thieyin", cunning, Yankee scotn-
drel,-New YOrk Democrat.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24

CoMMoDoRE MAURY.--At the Memphis
Convention Friday Commodore Maury,
from the Committee on the Physical sur
vcy of Virginia, made ii report asking FOR
the appointment Of a committee to solicit
aid for that purpose. Also, Tor commit
tee TO ask Congress to and Ill plans Tor con-
meeting various rivers, as suggested by
Commodore Maury and that said commit
tee also collect all statistics on this subject,
and present the report to the next conven-
ton. The report was adopted unanimously.
He also made report for the appointment
OF a standing committee OF five to memoir
alize Congress on the subject. Also, for IL
committee Of five to correspond with the
Board of Trade Of Manchester ON the SUD-
iert Of cotton culture Adopted. Also,
that the Convention heartily approve OF the
hulk Grain movement recently inaugurated
between St. Louis and Liverpool ga New
Orleans Adopted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
A Brilliant Meteor.
From the New York Herald. ais,

rEUDi erp New tOTB neFdIu, 2Ist
About six minutes past II O'Clock last
across the horizon at point some ten de-
srees, north-northwest OF Affair, or Alpha
AquiiB, and moved over Mn arc of thirty de-
grecs in d northwcsterly direction. Al
though the night was comparatively clear
and bright, the meteor appeared not only
unusually brilliant, but also Of an extraor-
binary size. 1t bore a long train of fire, and
to the naked eye appeared as large rs full
moon, and when it exploded the effect
was very grand. 1t was visible to the
naked eye about five seconds, all of
the time. cnsting u dark shadow. At
first lis color was red, and afterwards deep
green. In size il was fully as large as the
famous meteor of 1859, and was probably
not less than thirty miles distant from the
earth. But few persons who saw the phe-
nomcnon at first supposed 1t 20 be a meteor.
Those opposite the Aston House were I'M
der the impression that the building was on
fire others, and particularly those on the
terryboats crossing the river, supposed that
the heavens were suffused with flashes Of
lightning. Indeed, it was not until the me-
teor had fairly travCrscd the horizon that it
was fully recognized as such. On bursting,
the fragments, hurled in all directions, con-
tributed pyrotechnic display to the gran
dcur of what will undoubtedly rank as one
Of the most noteworthy meteors seen in this
city.
THE METEOR SEEN IN HARTFORD, CT.
Hartford, May 20.--A remarkably large
and brilliant meteor was observed at ten
minutes past IL tonight. 1t seemed to
grow rapidly from about the size of a star
to Il large ball of fire, which shot across the
heavens from south-southwest to east-north-
east, about forty-fivc degrees above the no.
riZon, leaving very large and brilliant
trail. 1t shed a palish blue light, much
more brilliant than moonlight, casting sha-
dows in the street, and attracting the attcn-
ton of persons indoors.
THE METEOR AT BOSTON.
BosToS, May 21.-Many persons on the
streets last night were startled by flash of
scaret-tinged light, while others saw the
meteor, which they describe as of a light
scarlet, and to the eye about the size of a
tWelvc-pound cannon-ball.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
SALES OF GOLD IN NEW YORK.

New YORK, May 22.-Assistant United
States Treasurer Nandycke announces that
he will sell - 5000 gold weekly, the sales to
take place on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
ICE.
NJ 0 Il r III J. X y | { E.
SNYTH K MCGOWAN,
DEALERS ~
NORTHERN ICE,

HAVE VOW IN THEIR HOUSES
l.l75 TONS SPLENDID MAINE ICE,
and have made arrangements to obtain an ample
supply during the summer.
Inland dealers would consult their interests by
obtaining Il supply now. while the weather Is cool
and the loss from transportation small.
Particular attention paid to pACklNh ICE on
canal-boats or railroad cars by one of the firm.
who has hal more cx pcrIrncc in that branch than
any other person In the city.
City customers and dealers supplied promptly rs
usual.
Office and houses South side Dock and Seven
tccnth street PoSt-ofIicc box $780, Richmond, Va
ap T-W&S2m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
LINZ f..

Z IME, LIME.-Wc have a constant
4 supply Of BUKHOLDERS FIRGl y \
LIME. 1t is made from the same stone Is the
Wilson lime and every lump In every barre! Is
WARRANTED. As ii will be sold low. builders and
others In want will do well t" give II n trial;
my ls-codlOt TALIAFERRO K co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

nANIEL ODONNELL,
~ At SIS BROAD STREET.
is prepared to execute I'LL descriptions Of
GAS-FITTISG AND PLUMBING.
Having had Il long practical experience In this
class of work. Inc hopes to give satisfaction to
prices and workmanship. my 3-5m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
THE ROCKBRIDGE WATER,

put up In glass, containing all the medicinal
qualities az when drank at It's fountain-head, Is
kept for sale at the wel-known houses Of Messrs.
va. NJ. A. & C. A. SANTOS, Drugglsts, Nor
folk, Va and WOODRUFF i Co., Lynchburg,
Va, who will furnish pamphlets containing let
ters Of eminent physicians, with few certificates
out Of many OF the wonderful cures effected by
these waters my l2-tJyl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
my l2-dcod&swtl5Jy Agent.
D oCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA.
OPEN MAY is, 1869.

This favorite and celebrated SUMMER RE-
SORT Is now In complete order for the reception
of guests.
Some important improvements have been added
to the buildings since the establishment passed
into the hands of the present proprietor and IL Is
his purpose to keep 1t In style not surpassed any
where In Virginia.
The remarkable medicinal and curative power OF
the water Is well known to the medical profession
and to the sprngs'-going public. ASIAN ALTE-
RATlYE, 4 D1FFUSIVE STIMULANT AND
TONIC there Is no known mineral water equal to
it,. In all annmic conditions of the system and
brokcndown states of the constitution, loss OF ar-
petite and general nervous prostrati0n, Its powers
and virtue MS Il RESTORATIVE may be safely pro-
nounccd to be without known rival amongst tho
mineral waters of the world.
They are especially Indicated In the whole class
Of ailments peculiar to the female constitution.
The proprietor will have provided for the lawns
and ball-ro u drst-class band OF music, and In
general all the sources of amusement and recrea.
ton usually found ut our best summer resorts VIII
be at the command Of the guests ut "ROCk-
BRIDGE ALUM"
The place Is within eleven to thirteen hours OF
Richmond. Washington, Baltimore &C., by rail-
all In daylight. Passengers leave the cars OF tho
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad ut Goshen depot,
and new and elegant stage-coachcs, passing ra-
pdy over Il smooth and level road OF only eight
miles set down the visitors ut the Springs to tea
Mr.. 5. \. PORTER and Captain w. III. SALE VIII
be associated with the management OF the Springs,
aud will be glad to see their friends.
JAMES A. FRAZIER, Proprietor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
I.OA Ms.

NOTICE.-S50,0 00.-W. B. ROBINS will
" NEGOTIATE LOANS on REAL ESTATE
AND COMMERCIAL PAPER. $50, 900 to loan OH
approved security. W. b. ROBINS,
my 2l-3t 1909 Main street, corner Tenth
T OANS NEGOTIATED ON REAL Els
4 TATE IN and around Richmond.
EDWARD b. NEWBURN,
Real Estate Broker,
my 2l-lw In the National Bank Of Virginia.
A DVANCES AND LOANS MADE ON
n DESIRABLE
CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY
AND
REAL, ESTATE AND COMMERCIAL PAPER.
RICHARDSON x CO.,
Real Estate Brokers,
myI under Lancaster 4 Co.'s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
THE WEATHER SOUTH.

WILMINGTON, n. c., May GA severe
northeast storm is prevailing.
FORTRESS MONROE, May pa north
east storm set in this afternoon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
FURNITURE, &c.
FURNITURE WAREROOMS,
OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFTCE

EURNITURE WAREROOMS,
Il OPPOSITE THE POsT-OFFICE,
MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
We are now prepared To manufacture all styles
OF FURNITURE and MATTRESSES TO order,
and we would request all In want Of articles In our
line 10 examine stock OF CHAMBER, FAX
LOR. and DINING-ROOM FURNITURE, MAT
TIESSES, &C., OF superior quality, and the best
and cheapest assortment that has been onered 70
the public for many years. We have just markeo
down prices, and feel confident they are suited
TO tire times. ,
Furniture and Mattresses REPAIRED and UP-
HOLSTERED. HARDWOOD 81 RITTER,
apl opposite post-ofce, Richmond, va.
DINE FURNITURE, &c.-H. A. At
L KINSOS & son have on hand and VIII con,
tnuc to keep, very fine assortment OF CABINET
FURNITURE or their own make OF nne hOSE-
WOOD. WALNUT, &c, which they VIII warrant,
and will sell at prices as low or lower than can be
had in northern cities or anywhere else. We only
ask the public TO call and examine for themselves,
In verify OF this statement, before sending their
money from home thereby helping 20 sustain the
families OF our workingmen ut home instead OF
contributing to support asyinms Tor thai purpose.
In our Undertaking Department Is kept all kinds
Of COFFINS, with the latest improved METAL.
Lie BURIAL-CASE, which Is perfectly beautiful
and secure. Boxing and Repairing Furniture done
at short notice. Hair and Shuck Mattresses.
Don't forget the small yet well-nllsd house on
NH l9-3m II. A. ATklSSOS q SoS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
STOPPING

STOPPING CUBAN EXPEDITIONS FROM
NEW YORK.
New YORK, May 22.-The steamer Ma
honing has been ordered here to aid in en-
forcing the neutrality laws.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24

q HAMM & CO., &c and % Park Place.
~. 81 and % Barclay street, corner Of Church
street. New York. ENAMELLED MUSLIN,
DRILL and DUCK, all colors and widths; RUB
BER DRILL, STAIR. CARRIAGE, and TABLE
OIL-CLOTU. NH 2'-2taw8m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
BOLTING-CLOTHS, &c.
A MIXER BOLTING-CLOTHS,
RUBBER BETTING AND PACKING.

We are agents for the above goods, and keep a
full stock on hand.
BOLTING-CLOTII. from to 10:
GUM PACKING, from lie to inch thick;
RUBBER BETTING, from to IL inches wide.
We will sell the above goods at low prices, and
solicit orders for the same.
WATKINS, COTTRELL & CO.,
NH Penn 1897 Main street, Richmond Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24

DRIME NORTHERN HAY, daily ex-
Il pected by schooner, for sale from the wharf,
or at our prunary and feed store. No. 1872 Cary
street, where we have on hand all kinds of HAY
"iia v?sEst SCOTT s BOILING.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24

A LLEGHANY SPRINGS,
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA.

These Springs, 50 fayorably known to the public.
and whose waters are considered specific IN Dys-
peptfc complaints and Stomachfc Diseases gene
rally, again ready for the reception Of visitors,
and will be opened Il IL
ON THE FfRST DAY OF JUNE PRoxIMO.
This watering place is delightfully."- situated in
bend OF the Roanoke river, among the highest
peaks of the Allegheny mountains, possessing tbe
rare attractions Of mountain and water sseEery
combined within three and half miles OF Ale
ghany depot, on the Virginia and Tennessee rail-
road 1.-THE great through route between the North
and SOUTH and is easily accessible from all parts
Of the Union.
Comfortable four-horse coaches will meet each
train ut the depot for the conveyance OF passen-
gers to the Springs over an excellent road.
An cNpess Office has been established here, ana
lines of telegraph connect the place with all parts
of the country.
Good music has been provided for the season, ana
q corps Of attentive and efficient servants VIII at
tend to the wants OF the guests
TERMS:
rcr oay "
Per week OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 90
Children and servants half price.
C0LHOUN & CO.,
my ls-2w Proprictors.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
THE HOT SPRINGS, ~, oo,-,,rv =.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
w GREESBRIER COUNTY, W. VA

IA Ill Il DULL II y II OF hlNOS,
w GREENBRIER COUNTY, W. VA.
These celebrated Springs, so fayoraby known for
their valuable ALTERNATIVE WATERS, charm.
ing summer climate. and one OF the most fash
ionabe resorts In the country. will be opened for
company on the FIFTEENTH OF MAY: and
with the extensive improvements that have been
made, will be prepared for the comfortable accom-
mediation OF from
FIFTEEN HUNDRED TO TWO THOUSAND
PERSONS.
The WHITE SULPHUR Is now the western
terminus OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
and the cars Of that road lin connection with tele-
graphic faclities) will be running to the Springs
BIZ the LIST of july
No pains expense have been or will be spared
to secure the comfortable ENTERTAINMENT, In all
the varieties OF accommodation, or the large num-
Der Of visitors that Will resort to the Springs tho
present season.
ONE OF THE BEST LAWN AND BALL
ROOM BANDS will be In attendance an extern
sive LIVERY has been provided, and suitable
arrangements made to facilitate every innocent
and rccreative amusement appropriate to fash
ionahc watering-place. A number or FANCY
and MASQUERADE BALLS will be given during
| the season.
Charges will be twenty dollars per week and
ninety dollars per month. Children under ten
years of age and colorcd servants, half price.
White servants, according to accommodations.
| PEYTONS Il CO., Proprietors
| my l7-lm White SulDhur Strings w. VQ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
THE HEALING SPRINGS,
BATH COUNTY, VA,
WILL BE READY
FOR THE RECEPTION OF VISITORS
BY JUNE !.

They are accessible from the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad from Covington, In four hours'
time, by comfortable stages, over fine turnpike
road of easy grade, passing In full view OF the
celebrated -
FALLING SPRINGS
andother picturesque mountain and water scenery.
The accommodations ample for three hun
drcd visitors, and the equipment and management
equal to those In any city hotel.
The luxury and lnvigoratIng effects OF the hot
and cold baths acknowledged by oil who have
tried them. -
Pamphlets descriptive Of the virtues OF the We
tcrs aud attcstlng their wonderful curative pro-
pcrtlcs, can be procured by application to Messrs.
PURCELL, LADD 4 CO., Richmond: KEpWELL
Baltimore; BULLoCH & CRENsHAw, Philadel-
pha j. II. Webb, New York; or from the agent
ut the Springs.
Telegraph Office Mt the Springs.
BOARD: Per day SO; per week, $40; per
month, 1915.
VI. II. HoUsTIN, M. D., Resident Physician.
JOHN L. EUBASK,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
VIRGINIA NATURAL PETROLEUM
LUBRICATING OIL.

o1L-CLDIH ihh 60" "iI
VIRGINIA NATURAL PETROLEUM
LUBRICATING OIL.
EQUAL TO THE BEST SPERM OIL, AT ONE
THIRD THE PRICE.
Suitable for slow rapid machinery OF every de-
scription; free from all impurities;
WARRANTED NOT TO HEAT OR GUM.
EVERY BARREL WARRANTED TO GIVE
SATISFACTION,
or to be returned at our expense.
It does not soil the brightest machinery. The
machinery should be clean before using this oil.
Orders addressed to us will receive prompt at
tention.
CAUTION.
Purchasers are cautioned that the OIL sold by
us differs from all other Petroleum Lupflcatlng
Oils offered In this market. We are sole agents
here for the VIRGINIA NATURAL fEIho-
LEUM LUBRICATING OIL, which we oner as
low as 1t can be had In any market.
PURCELL, LADD i CO., Richmond, Va,
ap elm General Agents for Virginia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-24
WOOD AND COAL.

HNIEAP WOOD, CHEAP WOOD.-l
7 ] have inst received another boat-oad Of that
cheap PINE WOOD, which am still selling to
the public for ~. 81 per cord delivered or 49, In
the yard Better call early at 9l5 Basin bank, be-
nns r A. PACE, Agent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-10
Draining with Chestnut EOar,is.


70 he Editors Of the Cutiuator
have used chestnut boards for draining
land, and have had them in for thirty years,
and believe they will last for any length Of
time, when kept wet, and they have kept
open better than tile. | take boards one
inch thick, one sawed four inches wide and
the other five inches, say fifteen feet long, or
to suit convenience; nail the boards together
in Y shape; then put them in ditch
sharp side down, and put any coarse, rough
stone under the sides of the trough, so as to
help sustain them, and let the water drain
into and around the trough. When it rises
10 the top of the trough, il runs over the
edge into it, and will make more current, so
rs to keep the trough clear. AS there is
not half the friction, the water will buoy
up the heavy substances, and carry them
off. | have seen small stones rolled
down, the size Of walnut, which would
help to form dam in horseshoe tile,
and the tile will settle more or less and
present an uneven surface. | cover my
trough Of V shape with any thin, broad
stone. After put them thickly and well
under the edge, it will allow the water from
top and bottom TO escape better than any
tile have ever yet seen, and this will last
as long in the water. 1t will be cheaper,
and is decidedly better. BY making q small
channel or indentation for the trough to be
beddcd in, it will be very firm, and q last
ing job. The water has more power con-
centrated in the V-shaped trough than
when flowing over the space of four inches,
and the ditch kept open around the trough
gives 3 greater chance to drain the ground
along the drain. ISRAEL LAMroRN.
chester colaty, Pa.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-10

had been gazing, to run up the steps to the
street. The ball entered the boy's back,
and paused directly through to the chest.
The wounded child fell on the steps, and
began to groan in most agonizing manner.
This attracted the attention OF some gentle
men, who ran down the steps, carried the
boy into Alderman Albietz's Office near by,
and dispatched messenger for a physl-
clan, but before he came the child expired.
After committing the terrible deed kautt-
man remained in his shop and made no
effort to escape. He made no resistance
whatever. Officers conveyed him to the
lookup.
The citizens gathered about the scene of
the murder in large crowds, and for time
it was feared that the excited populace
would follow the police, take the murderer
from them, and hang him TO the nearest
lamp-post. Had the whole truth been Mt
once realized by the crowd, they would
have rescued the murderer from the hands
of the police and hung him on the spot.
Before the horrid truth was fully eppre-
hcnded the murderer was safe in the
lookup.
Soon after his Incarceration he was ex
amined by Mayor Brush, when he acknow-
lodged that he had shot the boy, but gave
no mitigating reason other than the youth
had annoyed him. The lad, he said, had
been standing in front of the Window anes
which formed the upper half of the door,
darkening it so that he could not see to
shave. He drove the boy away once, but
the lad in his mischief came back to an
noy him; and allowing his passion to get
the upper hand, he drew his revolver and
fred at the lad, with the fatal result de-
scribed. He says that when he fired the
boy was facing him, and he cannot see how
the ball entered his back. He claims that
mischievous boys have been annoying him
for some time past, and that he could no
longer stand the aggravation. PittsbTg
(Pd.) Post, February S.