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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

POLICEMAN liIcKs's CASE DECIDED AGAINST
H1M.-~In the Circuit Court yesterday the
jury in the case Of Policeman Hicks, plain
tin, who silyd for 5000. rs. MessrS HutzIer
and Others, for alleged damages from an
assault rendered II verdict in favor Of the
defendants
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17
MT FRESH CoD-L1VER OIL.
NEW CROP.

MEADE 8 BAKERS importation Of medici-
nally pure CoD-LIvER OIL. A fni supply just In
store. Guaranteed pure, and made from. healthy
livers since the lst of September. - .s .-s-,..
+'@f MEADE & BAKER,
...~.tt Importing Pharmacists,
oc2s s......4, ibid ii. 9lD Alain street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

ADvERTISE.-Our merchants seeking trade In any
portion Of the country should advertise In the
papers of that section. al. ELLYSoN Il Co. will
take adyer,h cnlents and have them inserted at pub
fishers rates.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

CHRISTMAS GooDs.-Almonds, raisins, citron,
currants. cooking-wine, old Jamaica rum, fine
Scotch whiskcy; Sherry, Port, and Madeira wines !;
at WALTER D. BEhIR & co.'s, corner Ninth and
Main Streets
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

GENrLEMEN's HATs.-If you wish 10 make gen.
ueman present, what would be moro suitable than
mice silk hat? +. WEIsIGER Co. can sell them
TO you from Is up to 30. ef-.r
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
EnGInikd,

ENsshhus
LONDON. December 16.-An open-air meet
ing was held in Stockton yesterday, i'll favor
of Fenian amnesty, at which 10000 persons
were present. The crowd was very dis
orderly and there was some fighting, during
which several persons were injured. The
English and Welsh, who outnumbered the
Irish. charged the platforms and carried of
the Irish flags and trampIed them in the
mud, Mr.. Adger was announced to speak,
but failed to appear.
The Iaborers who cmigrated from Eng
land to Brazil to work OH farms have petit
toned the Brazilian Government TO assist
them in returning home. Letters have been
received from them giving accounts OF hard
ships they have suffered, and warning their
friends against coming out.
France.
PARIS, December 16.-President Theirs
appeared before the Committee of Thirty to-
day and explained his position. He said the
only remedy for the present difficulty was
the organization of second chamber. Min
istcrial responsibility existed already. The
Executive and ministers were readyto retire
if their acts were disapproved. He was viii
ling to accept any other modus rirends which
the committee might propose, and promised
TO confer freely with them to that end. The
Presidents words had u most conciliatory
effect.
Germany.
BERLIN, December 16.-Spenor's Gazette
saws Bismarck will resign the presidency OF
The Prussian Cabinet, but will remain at the
head of foreign affairs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

Co. announce that they have 3sl bales clover and
timothy hay for sale to arrive, at No. 1920 Cary
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

FLOWERS! FLOWERS! FLOWERS bouquets and
baskets of choice flowers made to order at NOR
TONS, sos Broad street. Greenhouses corner of
Main and Reservoir streets. .--
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

I. WEIsIGER 4 Co. have Just received another
large supply of handsome fur sets and muGs No
thing more suitable for Christmas presents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

IN TIE GOLDEN AGE OF GIRLHooD preserve tile
beauty OF the teeth with SozoDoNT, and then, when
the hair Is silycred and the eyes dimmed with tears
the mouth will still reveal two glittering rows Of
unsullcd ivory.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

THE DOLLAR STORE, corner of Ninth and Main
streets, has just received large assortment Of Ia
dies underwear.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

Wedding md other parties furnished with floral
designs of every description at MoRToN'S, so5 Broad
street. Greenhouses corner Of Main and Reservoir
streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

Funeral designs Of all kinds TO be had at Nor
TONS, next door TO Pzzini's, Broad street. Green
houses corner Main and Reservoir streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

NJ ELLYsoy & CO., Advertising Agents, DIsFATCl
building, will receive advertisements ard have then
inserted In any Journal Of The country At regnla'
rofa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

I have analyzcd the whiskey known under the
brand of "B Select" controlled ny Mcssrs. WAL
TER ID. BLAIR & Co. Richmond, Va, and find 1t
free from fuSil oil and other impurities, and recon-
mend its use for medicinal ahd family purposes.
J. B. MCCAw, M. D.,
late Professor Of Chemistry Medical Collcgco Vir-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

HusrINGs CouRT.--This court met yester-
dav, but transacted no business Of public i'll
tcrcst. Tie case of the alleged Shop-liftcr
Will probably come up to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

ANToNTS, the confectioner, Is the place to bu,
your confectIoucries. Nothing but pure article L
sold by him. aIain street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

For THE FINEST BRANDS of chewing and smo-
king tobacco and choice cigars for the holidays, go to
GEORGE ScnoEN's, corner of Main and Eleventh
ctr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

Goaeys Ladys Booh, Ltrpincotps Na9d-
zine, and atlantic Monthly, for January,
1873, received from J. T. Ellyson, LIZ Main
street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

TIE LARGEST STOCK of fine confectionery In th
city car bc found ut ASToNIS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

ANToNI is g practical onfectioner-establishc
Is47. Go to him for pure candies. Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

LADIES' and gentlemen's restaurant ut ASToNI's,
Main street below post. Office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

THE bcst-arranged store In the city is ASToE1'
the confecliener, Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

TIE DOLLAR STORE has received large assorl
mcut OF plated ware
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

CHOICE RAISISS In layers, figs, pruues, nuts, a
reduced prices, ut ANToSl's. Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

DON'T FAIL to buy those large California pears n
ANTONI'S, Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

NOTHING but pure candies are sold at ANToNI's,
the confectiOnGr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

PERSONAL.
FEED.

rEvHE RICHMOND WINE COMPANY
I now offer TO The palaic their new asl,. EEla
cran IF er,ues: also, a few huadrcd gasicna OF
PURE GRAPE BRANDY, equal to the hsst s u Ina.
norfed from Europe. Orders sent 70 me IN ING caIs
" AZ s. ,S.i,n s. w. q. D'ELHAE, Agent 9
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

ANToSI's Is the headquarters for Christmas. Mali
street below post-ofiicc.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

TIE DOLLAR STORE has Just received large as
sortmcnt Of muifs and tppets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

The Uppercue Murder Trial.
BALTIMoRE, December 16.-ln the case OF
Uppcrcue, charged with the murder OF his
aunt. the jury disagreed and were dis
charged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

FRUITS and fancy toys, for presents, at ANToNI's
Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17
INSURANCE COMPANIES.

DOYAL FIRE INSURANCE CEgOblPAaf.
III OF LIyERPooL AND LONDON: 90, ]
SDkVsoutsSU"s
IleposIied with Treasurer Of ytrsinla. $4,000.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE Colif&s1,or
c.,,r.r ~ g Lvsnoa .ss, ,OOO, 900.
Deposited With Treasurer Of vlrgtaia S,Saao; @ ;,,,.
Shareholders personally rTionsipis iys ssiS
g-i.ions of the ahoSc companies.
Reprpsenling the above siauuch old Englsh sain.
nanies we solicit the patronage oil the puaiS spon
their nnauestl6nsble security pro,nW ana b"t9
settiemeI,i OF ali claims and heavy Income. ,syf,
JOHN IL CLAIBORNE e CO; Asenls,.
MrrrffhI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
-. OF NEW YORK. .zzsF 4sfst: y
,s CASH ASSETS oyEh $50 o,oGN,GU;
Cash dividends declared In January 0f eash Year;
Premiums payable annually, semi-a'ia'iahy' asa
quarterly. ,,,,,,.. ,,,,..,;ss,yn : yne,- ~ = ic,snnnny
~ ''A He oh'' Join IL. CLAIBORNE, y, gent.
o, b No. 1I0e Main stseet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

SPACIOUS DINING-ROOMs for ladies and gentle
men at ASToSI'S, Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

WHITE and Catawba grapes, In large punches, at
ASTOSI'S.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-17

QUAL1rIED.-Mr. George J. Hundley quail
fed as an attorney to practice law in the SUI
preme Court of Appeals yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
XLIID CONGRESS-IID SESSION.


Mr. THURMAN Oem., Ohio), from the Com
mittee on Conference the Supplemental Apportion
ment BILL made report recommending that the Senate
recede from its amendment The report was concurred
The bill to amend the Soldiers and Sailors Homestead
Mr.. KELLOGG d2ep., La.) called mp the House bin TO
prescribe the time for eecng Presidential electors
The bill was discussed until the expirat on Of the
morning hour, when IL went over.
Mr.. WEST (lep, La.) submitted n report from the
Committee OF Conference the Army Appropriation
bin, which cODeurred In.
The Senate then resumed the consideration Of the
Fhe question was on Mr. Weights motion TO amend so
as leave the present tax ON tobacco hanged Lost
Yeas, IL; Nays, 80.
per pound was agreed TO-
extending the time within which tobacco &C., now
stored Ia bonded warehouses may be withdrawn To one
year fro thepassage OF this act winch was agreed to-
Yeas, 81; Eayss25. ,
The provision adopted by the House aboshing storage
Of tobacco export bonded warehouses except for i'm
mediate export was agreed to- with an amendment pro-
vdDg that all tObacc0n bonded warehouses when this
act takes effect shall pay the new tax
Mr.. FERRY 0sep., McbJ offered an amendment. pro-
on the OF July nseadof the ist OF October Agreed
to. ~,........,
The ameDdment " the Fipance Committees for the
repeal OF stamptaXes imposed by schedules ana OF
sectiOn ITO OF the OF June 1894 was agreed TO-
motion of Mr.. sHERMlN, TO retain the stamp Tax on
brokers' was rejected The section repeating tho law
authorizing the payment Of Boeties To Ipioimers WAS
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
M1RINE DISASTERS.

TIE STEAMER EMPEROR AsHoRE-THE PAssEN-
GERS AND CREW sAVED-THE VESSEL AND
CARGO A TOTAL Loss.
RoCKLAND, Me-, May 29.-The steamer En-
peror Can't W. f. sulis from Yarmouth n s., for Port
land with so passengers and small freight, struck on
Eastern Point LEDGE Seal Island at last night There
was dense fog at the time, and the steamer struck
heavily and began leak rapidly The passengers and
crew were all embarked in boats at 230 this morning at
which time the water had drowned tie fires and at day
eht the passengers and safely landed Mat
inicus Rock. The steamer sunk to the waters edge
today and subsequently capsized Her upper deck was
torn off. and she will undoubtedly be total loss.
The Emperor was OF 600 tuns burden, and was owned
by the Yarmouth and Boston Steam Navigation Com
pany She was insured for $4,000 in Yarmouth compa-
nies and 5000 in st. John companies The passengers
lost all their baggage. small fishing schooner was
chartered to bring the officers and portion of the pas
sengers to this city where they arrived about lSO this
afternoon and the schooner returned for the remainder
Capt ]. II. Grant, nght-keeper at Matinicus Rock.
showed every attention his power 70 the unfortunate
messengers and crew, aud they speak strongly IN his
favor.
ANOTHER STEAMER ASHORE.
HALIFAX, n. s., May 29.-The steamer Cam
hrian "a ashore of East Point Prince Edwards Island,
in II feet of water cargo has been thrown out TO
lirten her and she will probably get on with little
damage.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

The result of the game between the Troy and
Boston Clubs yesterday. Boston, loi Troy, !.
Lieut. Frederick ID. Grant. while IN Moscow,
on the lsth inst presented TO the Crar Alexander
The Hon. John Gill Shorter, Ex-Governor Of
Alabama died in Eufuls yesterday after proiraeed hnes~
-. The schooner Elsie and the sloop Queen Nab
Won prizes regatta toe South Boston Yacht Club
The Hon. Daniel f. Sickles, the United States
Minister Spain, bad audience on Tuesday VITA HIS hsy Ang
Amadeus
One hundred Boston firemen have been de-
tailed for the Inensto jubilee and Asir
hearasls will shortly eommeoee
Sturgeon Delayan Bloodgood Is detatched from
srrgeon John TsyIor the Pyneuih ordered
United States
Mrs. Emily Williams, mother Of Bishop Will
Lam, f Connecticut the late Ephram Williams
fe Mass. died Mddsown yesterday. hs residence Of The
Bishop asei @
IA dispatch from Bilboa, Spain, says the &C.
Of Marshal seana granting Tree pardon to all the msareais
surrender The
residents city. There much excitement aad aAxbAstA
ssplsHeE hsI tssRgIsvA sl ssuaass lssisssy
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
A SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD BOND SUIT

A suit was begun yesterday in the Supreme
Court behalf ofsome Of the stockholders Of the Blue
Ridge Railroad Company Of South Carolina against the
President and Executive Committee of the road. The
oense charged incorporation OF the funds OF the
Company and the complaint alleges that in accordance
with bill passed by the South Carolina Legs-
lature last March 100000 ,of the bonds Of the
Company, guaranteed by the State, were ex-
changed for revenue bond scrip which was TO be
receivable by The State for taxes. The complaint
further alleges that the President OF the road John j.
Patterson, obtained of 81 COO Of this scrip
and obtained loans upon portion Of il, divided the
money and sefp among his personal friends and the mem
Ders OF the south Carolina Legislature. The complaint
alleges also that the Treasurer OF state OF South
carolina received 10000 Judge Ingraham granted an
order to show cause why Injunction should not be
issued and treeeiver appointed. The question was
Courts Of this State have Jurisdiction n the matter las
the plaintiffs are non-resdents. Decision reserved.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
ing's journals reproduce them in part, with some
comments Of no great Importance.

ing's journals reproduce them in part, with some
comments Of no great Importance.
Sir Stafford NorthcOte's speech, yesterday, at
Exeter, indicates clearly enough-what, indeed, Sir
Edward ThOrntons in America had previously
shown-that one of the sequels Of the Treaty OF
Washington is to be question Of veracity, OF some
thing like it, between the English and American
Commissioners Sir Stafford asserts that the English
Commissioners "were distinctly responsible
for having represented to the Government that the
understanding and promise given were that those
claims were not to be brought forward in the arpi-
trationD In the correspondence published to-day
Mr.. Fish says that he and Gen. Schenck can bear
witness that at time during the deliberations OF
the Commission the idea of waving the Indirect
Claims put forward by the English Commissioners
The spectacle is not edifying. Are we to have
the whole five on each side swearing in point blank
contradiction each to the others statement on apont
vital to the negoiationf And is it conceivable that
If our Commissioners had ever agreed to waive
whole class of claims against England no written
evidence of such an agreement should have been
asked on the one side OF given by the ctherf
G. VS..
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Tho Uouse took up the bill to issue assignabe
land warrants for homCsteads 20 soldiers and sailors,
their widows and orphans.
The House refused TO second the previous question:
CT TO ~ and the bill went over without acuon'
Mr. RITTLTR QRep Mass NOV ed to suspend the rules
and mass the senate bill fixing the Congress and Presi
dental elections in Louisiana on the same DAY Agreedto
Mr.. CAMPBELL Dem., Ohlo moved n 10 @ ADJOURN over We
to-morrow being Decoration Day but ne withdrew the
notion at the request OF Messrs Garfield ana Dawes IN
order that the Tariff bill might he sen. 70 conleehee me-
committee it being expected that the Senate would s-
pyMIT Mr. RANKS 7Rep. MassI from tho Committee on
Foreign Affairs reported bill 10 release me Govern
ment OF Japan from the payment OF the balance OF tho
indemnity fund remaining unpaid unaer Iee re- eonVeh-
iOn OF the 22d of October 1854, amounting 10 si5OW
Mr.. BUTLER Rcp.. Mass) opposed lhe Dhl as giving
up nearly $4,000 without any sufficient reason lor dong
So He Ioped that the House would stand true 10 the
people and prevent the voting away OF TINS money on
The sckly sentimentality OF e9uyatng friendly
relations with our half-sayage friends IN Japan The
Alabama claims had been given up IN order TO cultivate
peace with Great Britain and now ths money was 10 DC
given up in order cultivate peace with Japan Ihus
we buying peace until we should De the most de-
Mr- DAWES dRep. MassJ supported the biD and re-
lated some instances Of hOw the japanese und is now
! being wasted One Of them was that OF man who
$4,000 for GIages received BY his vessel being nred
upon In japanese waters. He had learned the history
man lad been Offering to sell his sse for 5000, and,
not finding purchaser, had engaged IN Illicit trade up
had fired on the vessel with hOtguus, aud for that he
had presented his claim to Congress and received $1,000
After urther discussion by MI WILLARD and others,
| the bill was passed without the Yeas and Nays.
Mr.. DAWES Qiep., Mass) moved 10 suspend the rules
and proceed 10 business on the Speakers table;
tived There are - Senate bills on tie Speakers table,
the supplementary Civil Rights Dill being the last Dut
five.
Mr. BUTLER Rep., Mass from the Ku-Klux Com
mittee reported the bill to amend The Enforcement act
in regard TO elections.
The reporting Of this bill the signal for the op-
position TO resort to parliamentary tactics TO prevent
q vote.
! Mr.. HOLMAN Dem, Ind) commenced operations Mt
500 O'clock by motion to adjourn, supplemented by a
motion 10y Mr.. WOOD that when the House adjourn it
adjourn TO meet on Friday next.
The alternative Of these two motions which arc always
in order may occupy the time OF the House indefinitely.
After several votes by Yeas and Nays, the Democrat
showing sign Of yielding, and many Republicans not
caring keep up the useless contest motion 10 adjourn
was carried at 4:jO-YeaS, l02; Nays, IS.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
THE FOWLER POISONING CASE VERDICT OF
ACQUITTAI.

The Fowler murder trial was resumed yes
terday in the Queens County Court Of oyer aud Ter
miner at Hampstead. The previous days proceedings,
in which sister testified against sister, brother against
brother, and mOtherin-ldw against daughterIn-law,
from their interest secured tho second day very
large attendance. Hannah Ann Fowler, the accused,
testified in her behalf, and denied every charge
brought against her. She returned from Hampstead,
she said the night OF he. husbands death, and dld
not put arsenic In the jelly the onion siIup
which he used during his sickness nor had
she ever threatened to poison him. George
Fowler her brothernaw and alleged accomplice, testi
fed that he had never attempted to take liberties with
his ssterinaw; that on the night his brother died nc
went with the accused 10 Hampstead for laudanum and
kerosene and that he knew Of attempt TO poison ns
brother. Witnesses testified that the reputation OF the
accused was good.
Judge Morris summed M for the prisoner, and Mr..
Anthon for the people Judge Barnard charged the jury
who returned 10 The courtroom after absence of %
minutes, and rendered verdict of not guilty. George
Fowler and Mrs. Fowler were discharged.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
DEATH OF AN AERONAuT.

NASHVILLE, May 29.-Prof. Atkins, who was
attached to circus which exhibited at Decatur, Ala,
on Monday assembled with hoair balloon during the
afternoon when the balloon became detached from the
wndlass fixing its altitude and ascended to the hight Of
half mie and then rapidly descended into the Ten
nessee River Atkins succeeded in getting OF the
basket desperate effort having got entangled In
the ropes. and attempted TO swim ashore Some fisher
men In canoe went TO his assistance, but failed TO
cue him, and the unfortunate aeronaut was drowned
His body has not been recovered. The balloon was
saved. Prof Atkins to have had presentiInent
Of misfortune he having remarked as the balloon start
ed, This Is my last ascension"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
YALE BARGE RACE.

NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,, May 29.-The annual
barge Of the Yale Boat Club took place this after
noon in the harbor. The Sheffield Scientific Department
Crew and the Glass Crew OF the Junior. Sophomore,
and Freshmen Glasses the Academical Course entered
The Academieal Department Crew did not enter as the
water was too rough for their barge. The Sheffield
Crew returned rs doing the three miles in 81 minutes.
The sophomores were four seconds later but as the
shefelds rowed under handicap Of 25 seconds were
adudged the first prize the sheeds taking the second
The Juniors returned third, aud the Freshmen last
New-York tribune., 1872-05-30
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I

The Presidents letter to Collector Casey, requesting
him to resign that office, dated the 18th Of May.
Casey's resignation was written on the 18th inst to
take place Oh the appointment of his 1t APP
pears there is some difficulty in securing likely to be
acceptable 10 those concerned.
The Secretary of the Treasury to-day by direction OF
the President telegram TO the Collector Of Gus
toms at to watch for the vessels reported
80 the way TO that city having board certain
Greek hrgansd-a part of the band engaged in the mur
der OF English noblemen and others Marathon and
who repreved condition of leaving Greece. The
Collector has been instructed to prevent their landing
and report all the facts in the the Secretary Of
the Treasury.