Thursday, December 28, 1865 — The daily dispatch

«.#" DAILY DISPATCH fa delivered to sabscrt* Th t.i£ per week, payable to the earrlsr weekly. fflentftifsvanSSl *» for .Ik months; Tic. SKiHfclw s shorter period. 1 ThTsKMI-WKEKLY DISPATCH at t« per an- i ~,'„" nr f« W for Mx months. "Si WEKKLY DISPATCH at »* per annnni. j gidrowul IjtsgatcfcJ THIKSDAY DECEMBER 2S, 1885. j j Parties. \ contemporary, objecting to a recent re j mark in this paper that the Whig party of the j t „-,.,,!>- five years preceding the war allowed; Itself toko merged in the Republican party, and thus led the way to the late war, con teads, in reply, that the Whig party was never iMpoattMa, in any way or shape, for any war thai was ever fought in this country, "except, ■ossAtyi the war of the revolution." Then, .; is altogether innocent : for. since the Whig party, of WftM we speak, had no existence prior t»MI, it could have had no hand, by itmsfWHtY, in JN( revolution of 1776. But it I, a fact that <B2 Whig party of a score or j more jearsexisumcc was, at the North, mam- j 'v swallowed up in Republicanism in ISO 6 and j ...>. and disappeared as such from the face of I the earth. It was actually dead—could make! IK , war—and was not charged with it; yet its death pnt all power in the hands of the party which brought upon the country the issues which terminated in war. The writer of this hud been a Whig, and felt the keen pang ot mortification at beholding that powerful or gnnization, in which he had pnt so much faith, unit away, like snow before the sun, and pass lt .to the creeks and the rivers and the subter raaeaa streams. It went down in the great flood, like a big ship, leaving nothing visible but the top, of its tall masts. Yes, and Wash- UteTOS Hrsr, with a few personal friend*-, climbed up there and cried out to the storm for help; but they were considered otaay and were not heeded. The voice of this " last man" finally died .way, and he, of course, was to be considered politically dead. "opposing that had the Whig party remain ed firm, the war might have been, at least, postponed, the regret at its fate was all the more poignant. To enter more particularly into the discussion may be a matter of com pUceney with our contemporary ; but, for the present, we rest satisfied with its edifying re ference to the long past i>eriod of '76. The Railroad Projected by the Baltimore and i Ohio Railroad Company in the Valley of Vir ginia, j The Lynchburg Virginian gives statistics to prove that the distance from the point of in- j t.rscction on the Virginia and Tennessee rail rnad to the city of Baltimore is greater by the j proposed route than by the roads already in operation via Lynchburg. Gordonsville, Alex- j anrfria, &c, and argues hence that the pro jected scheme will never be carried out. The Staunton Spc-fator is evidently pleased j with Mr. Garrett's proi>osition. It calls on the people to reflect upon the folly which, years ago, prevented the Baltimore Company from constructing this road, and advises our legis lators to countenance the opening of railroads j and canals in every part of the State—the con- j Btractors, of course, to pay the expenses. Sculpture. We had the pleasure of seeing at the studio j of Mr. Valentine, a bust of General Stonewall Jackson, now nearly completed, in plaster. It i is a masterly work. The likeness is striking, and the whole face bears the impress of great strength in repose. It is more like Jackson j than the photograph of him so familiar to every one. It is a bust. Mr. Valentine has a bust of General J. E. B. Stuart partly done, in clay. It promises to he a fine work. He intends to visit Lexing ton shortly, for the purpose of making a bust of General R. E. Lee. If this should prove worthy of what he has already done.it will be ait artistic work. The demise of the King of Belgium hasglven rise to some interesting speculations as to its itolitical consequence. The Paris correspond ent of the London Merald says that public opinion in Belgium ifr'greatly excited at articles that have appeared in certain French semi oitkial prints, which, after dwelling on some riotous scenes at the Students' Congress at Liege, and at a couple of stormy sittings in the Chamber of Representatives, hinted that it might be necessary to " save society " in Bel gium. One of the Belgium newspapers pub lishes three columns to show that "society ". and liberty in Belgium are perfectly able to save themselves. There are many people, both in England and France, who believe that Eng land would not do anything but protest were the Emperor to M save society " in Belgium by annexing that country, and that the assent of Count Vox Bismark, of Prussia, to such a plan has been secured beforehand. Wedonotnt tachmuch ? importance to these conjectures. The Paris letter-writers are -eminently sensa tional personages, and know more of the coun cils of princes than the members of cabinets. i A French writer gives a very delicate, yet pungent hit, at the ridiculous pretensions to ancient ancestry which some of the ex-nobles of France have embodied in the tapestry of their castles and palaces. The satirical fellow *aysthatou the tapestry of au apartment in the palace of the ex-Duke of Choisbcl is a representation of the Deluge, in which a man «s seen running after Noah and calling out, "My good friend, save the archives of the Caoisaci family"' asgj : C.reeley' in a Good Humor. The New York Tribune has a Christmas ar ticje congratulating the country upon the peaceful manner in which the heroes of the war (on either side) have betaken themselves to the ordinary pursuits of life. The allusions to the Southern soldiers speak well for Mr. Qreeley » liberality of feeling. Here are some of them: " Look at that vast multitude of routed, beaten, discomfited men, whose vaUtr has almost atomifsr Vie sins <tf rebellion /" "OurouMan* <jr*y brothers are even now clamoring around « ashington," Ac. * 4 So with the Generals of the Rebellion. The greatest of them all is now ; t teacher of mathematics in a university. Sherman's great antagonists are in the'express and railroad business. The once-dreaded Beauregard will sell you a ticket from New Orleans to Jackson; and, if you want to send : | couple of hams to a friend in Richmond, Jos John* ton, once commander of great armies, '••'U carry them. The man whose works '•rant moved upon at Donelson edits an in different newspaper in New Orleans, while ''"Commander of the Rebel cavalry at Co • iiuth is his local reporter. Marshall prac ticesiawin New Orleans; Forrest is rnnning •tsaw-atill; Dick Taylor is now having a good in New York; Roger A. Pryor is a daily practitioner at our courts; and so with the rest of this bold, vindictive and ambitious race of men.'' General Wade Hampton arrived in this city •> ie w days ago, and proceeded to his plantation, S? the coast. We learn that the General fought oot a large number of fieedmen from [*"' h Carolina to cnltivate hie flno plantation on the coast.— Me* Orleans Picayune, Wh. general Butler, it is said, is engaged in draw whi Vv* ''P l * *° Creneral Grant's report, ■mil h * **?•**• win annihilate the Lieuten- EiiJ 5* h i l ? Ponder boat dlTthe enemy.-». ■*•"• Republican. ■«S» t?^^!^**??**<* PittetW*»» Jnatdeclared is one hundred and first annual dividend. DAILY DISPATCH. : I '■" " ■ " I _ ' ■ ' -j VOL. 29—NO. 94. RICHMOND, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1865. PRICE, TWO CENTS, j LOCAL MATTERS. t The R.imhmt at tbr Ballard Horsa.—Wil- ' I Ham P. Knuckles, charged with entering the : ! room of Mr. Weith, at the Ballard House, on : Saturday night last, and stealing a gold watch and between seven and eight hundred dollars - in money, was rrraigned before the Mayor yesterday for examination. The prisoner wait , attended by A. Judson Crane and Samnel T. ' I May ley, Esq*., as counsel. Mr. Weith suited that on the night of the robbery he had retired to bed, having first J locked his door, when some one entered bin . room. About 2 o'clock A. M. he was awakened by the cold air blowing' through his window, which he then noticed was hoisted. He then \ examined his clothing, and found that his pockets had been robbed of between seven and eight hundred dollars in bank notes and a very fine double-case gold watch and chain. , He at once repaired to the police station and lodged information of the robbery. On Mon- j day he put the brokers on the look-out, and as ! the notes were of denominations on banks in . I Louisiana and Alabama, which could be easily j identified, he furnished a-.description of them. It was his custom to take a list of his notes every night. The next morning, on go- t : ing to the banking-house of Messrs. William i B. Isaacs & Co., Mr. Taylor was in the act of I examining some Louisiana notes ottered for , t sale by the prisoner, which, on being shown to , him, he identified one of the notes as one that , had been stolen from him. The prisoner was , detained while he could go for an officer. He , afterwards left the house, and was pursued - down Main street to Seventeenth, with great \ cries of "catch the thief"; and as he was crossing the canal bridge he was stopped by two men and taken into custody. Mr. Taylor testified that on Tuesday morn- j ing, on his arrival at his place of business, ( (Messrs. Isaacs & Co.'s,) he heard of the rob- . bery of Mr. Weith. Soon after this, the pri- j soner came in and offered for sale some money of a description like that lost by Mr. Weith.— ( While examining them, Mr. Weith came in, , and he quietly handed him the notes, one of which he readily identified.* As soon as Mr. . Weith satisfied "himself that the money was i his, he went in search of an officer, and while he was absent, Knuckles, the accused, seemed . very impatient, repeatedly telling witness to hurry up, as he wanted to go away. Witness , delayed him for some moments, keeping his eye upon him. The prisoner finally started to- , wards the door, when he met Mr. Weith, and '. the two exchanged a few words, after which j the prisoner started to run, and was followed down the street by Mr. Weith. Dr. Shepherd, of the firm of Shepherd & ; Cohen, was notified of the robbery on Tues- j i day morning ; and shortly afterwards, while , ; sitting in his office, he heard the cry of " stop j thief,"' and going to the door, saw the accused ' pursued b»- Weith, and he was afterwards ar rested. When Mr. Weith reported the robbery iat his office, he described as among the notes j one very similar to that which was afterwards j j offered for sale at the bauking-houseof Messrs. j Isaacs & Co., and which Mr. Weith claimed as his own. j A witness testified that he sold to Mr. Weith , | the five-dollar note which was here identified. ! IHe had no doubt .that the note here exhibited \\ ! was the same one". The testimony lor tin* Commonwealth hay- j ! ing been concluded, Mr. Crane, for the de- j , I fence, said that he did not propose to deny j i that the money offered for sale by Knuckles at j the banking-house of Isaacs &. Co. was the i property of Mr. Weith : but he had testimony j , to offer in regard to the manner in which it j came into his possession, and also as to his' ■ whereabouts on the night of the robbery. The | following testimony was then given for the I defence : { Mrs. Goodwin, a female of large proper- | tions, stated that she kept a bar-room in Ba kers alley, and that Knuckles boarded with - j her. On the night when the robbery, was I committed she could swear that he was in the , I house all night.; that he went to bed about!' I half-past eight o'clock, and did not get up I until after 9 o'clock the next morning. He could not have passed out of the house with out waking her up, nor could he have gone ! out the rear way, on account of a terrible dog, ! which it would have been dangerous to en counter. James Smith, a youth, testified that, on Monday morning, about 9 o'clock, he was in . . Ferguson's barber shop, when Knuckles came j , in. Knew him slightly and spoke to him. Shortly afterwards, while Knuckles was get- i ting his hair dressed, a stranger came in and atked Knuckles if he could take some State; money and have it changed for him. With i j this money was a five-dollar note. Knuckles look the money, saying he would try and sell j it for him. The man who came in with the 1 ■ money passed out of the shop. They did not I seem to be well acquainted with eacs>other. , Arthur W. Ferguson, a young man of mixed ; blood, son of Ferguson the barber, and em- i, ployed in the shop, testified to nearly the same j facts as Smith. While he was engaged in j shaving Knuckles, a man, whose name he did j not know, came in, and accosting Knuckles fa- i miliarly as " Pres, " asked him if he could not | sell some money for him. Knuckles did not j seem to recognize him, but afterwards en- j tered into conversation with him, and took the money to sell. Witness farther stated that the man who brought in the money had been in his shop two or three times since. He thought he was engaged in some sort of busi ness here, but could not tell his name. This closed the evidence for the defence, and the Mayor then asked the prisoner's counsel if they had any remarks to make. They replied that they were willing to rest the case upon the evidence, and had no argument to otter j here. The Mayor decided to remand the accused for further examination before the Hustings | Court, in January next, on a charge of felony. I Mr. Crane then made an appeal to his Honor ! to bail the prisoner. He knew it was not a i bailable case, but he made the application on the score of humanity, as the father of the prisoner was then lying at the point of death. The Mayor, on this ground solely, admitted Knuckles to bail in the sum of five hundred dollars for his appearance, which he readily gave, and left the court-room in company with his friends. The witnesses were also recog nized to appear. As Interesting Sunday School Mektixo.— One of the most delightful hours of the Christ mas to us was that spent on Monday at the anniversary meeting of the Leigh Street Bap tist Sunday School. Rev. W. H. Williams made his annual report, and was re-elected Superintendent—a better appointment could not have been made. The other old officers, E.C.Gordon, E. S. Turpin and Porter, were also re-elected. Rev. Drs. Jeter, Taylor, Burrows and Price delivered addresses, which we have never heard excelled on any similar occasion. The school is.in a prosperous condition, and growing rapidly in interest and numbers. The pastor (Rev. Mr. Dickinson) expressed the hope that before the next anniversary it would number seven hundred and fifty scholars. . Richmond, Fredbricrsbpro and Potomac Railroad.—The attention of the traveling community is called to the change in the sche dule of this company, announced in our co lumns this morning. The through passenger train, which formerly left at 7 o'clock, A.M., leaves now at !f o'clock, A. M. The evening passenger train leaves at 8 P. M. Our business men will see, also, that a through express and freight train is. to leave There are now three splendid boats on the Potomac, running in connection with this company, and the officers of the road are de termined to make this old favorite route to Washington and the North one of the most at tractive in the United States. We are glad to state that Mr. Charles H. Price—(published by mistake, Brice)— whose wounding we mentioned in Saturday » Dis patch, is rapidly recovering, under the skillful tfa&tmentof Dr. Sinton. All the shot have Keen extracted but five. They are in such a position that it is considered dangerous to at tempt to remove them. Considering the ex treme age of Mr. Price, and the severity of his wonnds, it seems almost a marvel that he should still be alive. A Portrait or General Lee is now on ex hibition at the Spotswood Hotel. Itls by Mr. Eches, and is not only a flue painting, but it is the only likeness of that great man that con veys an idea of greatness. It will be rallied off in a day or two, when the few remaining chances are taken. BtTRUiABT.—A negro, named JackMassee, was arrested yesterday by officer Kelly on the charge at forcibly entering the stare of My er ft Went,and stoaUngclothinf, dry'goads,.hats and shoes to the value of seven hunftred dol lars. Mayor's Coitrt. —The ootirt room was thronged yesterday morning with a motley crowd of witnesses, prisoner* and spectators, and the air was redolent with the steam from damp garments. The following is a summary of the business disposed of: A young and well-dressed female, named Green, was charged with being drunk and dis orderly in the street. The Mayor required her to give security in the sum of two hundred dollars to keep the peace. Philip Downer was charged' with being drunk and lying in the street. Being his first appearance, he was released with an admoni tion. R. ti. Allen was up to answer a charge of assaulting and beating two Federal voldiera. No witnesses appeared and the case was dis missed. Philip Lambert was charged with fighting and disorderly conduct in the street. A po liceman saw the accused Monday night in company with a drunken man, and saw him knock the drnnken man down. He made no noise, and seemed perfectly sober. The Mayor required security in the sum of three hundred dollars for his good behavior for the period of twelve months. George Sullivan, a slender youth, was up for stealing a breastpin from the store of Mitchell & Tyler. Mr. Tyler said that, on the morning of the 22d, while he was wrapping up goods for a customer, the accused came in and talked about buying a breastpin, but while there he put one in his pocket without leave. He did not the ar ticle, but begged piteously to Be let off. The Mayor sent him on to the Hustings Court on the charge of larceny. Harry Langhorne, a rough-looking young chap, was up for committing an assault upon his own mother. It occurred on Sunday last. His mother said he had always been a good child, and did not wish to have him punished. The Mayor discharged him upon her represen tations. John McMann was charged with being drunk and disorderly. On his promise of re formation, the Mayor let him off. James W. Camp was up on a similar charge. The Mayor warned him against a repetition of his offence, and released him from custody. Ellen McCarthy, a wofyian With a young child in her arms ; Louisa Langford, Virginia Wade and Mary Collins, a portion of the pop ulation residing in the old United States Ho tel, on the corner of Nineteenth and Main streets, were up on the charge of being disre putable characters and general disorderly con duct. Mr. Jesse F. Keesee testified * that the woman McCarthy had never paid any rent, and he had given her repeated notices to quit. Another witness testified to the general disor derly behavior of the other parties. Captain Qoinby stated that their place was a general resort for drunken soldiers, and that fights were of frequent occurrence. After hearing a mass of testimony to the same effect, the Mayor required each of the accused to give securi ty in the sum of three hundred dollars to keep ' the peace. They were committed in default. [It is necessary that the reporter should make a correction in yesterday's account of the Christmas proceedings at the Mayor's Court. Peter Stag£ was reported as having stolen a watch and with being drunk and dis orderly. He was not charged with stealing, j i but only with the tat ter branch of the offence. i His honesty has never been impeached, his ! only failing being a fondness for strong drink.] ! I Pkovokt Om-KT—Brevf.t-Com»ni;i, McEltU PKKsmiNu.—The following cases were disposed ! of in this Court yesterday : George Smith, alias John M. Decker, Twelfth United States Infantry, charged with being drunk and disorderly, plead guilty and was sent to Castle Thunder for fifteen days. I John Smith, Eleventh United States In ! fan try, and William Winnick, plead guilty to the same charge, and were each sent io Castle Thunder for fifteen days. Henderson Taylor, negro, charged with stealing a hat, plead guilty and was sent to ; the Castle for thirty days. George Williams, negro, charged with car rying concealed weapons, plead guilty and was sent to the same institution for thirty days. Coley Williams, a negro woman, charged with lying in the street drunk, plead guilty and was sent down for thirty days. Many other cases are on the docket, and con tinued, the Court having been engaged nearly j all day in hearing the case of seven negroes, | charged with stealing Mr. Lyons's horses. Ock Police.—lt is a matter of congratula ! tion to our citizens that we have at last a ; police force in the city that is in some measure ! sufficient for their protection. In the good old days, long gone by, when the I roaring of the falls of the noble " Jeems " was | all that broke the silence of the night in Rich- I mond; when a murder was a matter of ex- I citement for weeks, and when we could i fill columns of our paper with the parti ] culars of a burglary, we listened with ! wonder at the marvellous tales of the i übiquitous metropolitan policeman, and j wondered why Mr. Mayo did not organize such I a force in Richmond, flow innocent we were I then! But now, since we have been brought within j the pale of "civilization," beyond which we I were excluded for four years, new institutions I and new arts have been introduced amongst us, which have led to the establishment of the long-wished-for police organization, which makes Richmond, beyond all doubt, a "flou rishing place." While we regref verji much the necessity for establishing such a force as the one we now j have, we are glad that the necessity has been j promptly met. We have now one hundred and j twenty policemen armed.and for duty. Major | Claiborne, the efficient chief, with the confi dence and respect he enjoys from the citizens, I needs only the support and co-operation of the I authorities to bring our city back to its former peace and quiet. A Complicated Case.—Judge McEntee, in the Provost Court, was engaged nearly the whole of yesterday in the investigation of a charge against seven negroes of stealing two horses from Mr. James Lyons on the 7th of December. The case was not disposed of, btit will be resumed to-day. It was necessary to inflict an amount of corporeal punishment upon one of the number, George Tripp, a peni tentiary convict, to extort the truth from him. Another of the party, named Hiram Harris, came to Judge McEntee's office on Tuesday and gave himself up, voluntarily stating that he received the horses from Tripp, took them to Petersburg and offered them for sale. The case is one which presents many difficulties, yet it is believed that the whole seven were in some way connected with the theft. The weather yesterday was rainy, disa greeable and unseasonable. The occasional showers reminded one strongly of an April day, while the atmosphere was less like De cember than any previous period of the season. Overcoats were really burdensome to their wearers, but necessary to be worn on account of the rain. LABCKKr.—Two negroes, named Eliza Jen kins and Mary Johnson, were arrested Tues day night by Constable Cole, of Henrico, for stealing a pocket-book containing twenty seven dollars, a white dress valued at ten dollars, and one gold locket, from Johnson Sands. They were committed to jail to be ex amined to-day before Justice Wade. Assault tpoh a Maoistratb.—John Lump kin and Thomas Shepherd were arrested yes terday by Constable Cole, of Henrico county, for making an assault upon S. D. Waldrop, Es*q., one of the county justices, while in the discharge of his duty. They were admitted to bail for their appearance before Justice William E. Wade this morning at 11 o'clock for examination. A free fight, between two freedmen, took place yesterday near the corner of Franklin and Governor streets. They made quite a show of valor, but neither of the two received much personal damage. The belligerent de monstration afforded a good deal of amuse ment to the bystanders during the brief pe riod of its continuance.. Fiohtino.— A scrimmage took place yester day in an auction store between Moses E. Davis and B. Jacobs, citizens, and both were arrested. They were subsequently bailed by Recorder Chandler to appear at court. StEA lI h v Overcoats.—Corporal John Hough, company G, Twelfth United States Infantry, was arrested yesterday and locked upon the charge of robbing Frank Archer and Wesley Hamlin each of an overcoat. Rksistiro am Officer.—A negro by the name of James Washington was taken into custody by policeman Harper, charged with resisting an often* in discharge of his duty and threatening violence. JHrD.— Main street wnf yesterday one vast pool of rand. Mnd was everywhere. Mod to the right of yon, Mnd to the left of yoa, t Mud in front of you. Into your eyes splashed The mad or Richmond. I Unfortunately for the sidewalk, the weather ; was too gloomy for those ladies who persist in trails to sweep it off with their nice flowing robes. ' Correction.—The robbery reported in our paper yesterday as occurring at the Exchange Hotel, did not take place there, but across the way, at the Ballard Honse. Our friends Car rington A Ford keep one of the best hotels in the United. States, and are very unwilling that their boarders should feel uneasy after retiring to rest at night; but they must re member that robberies will sometimes occur in the best regulated establishments, and we have an instance of it in the elegant house of their neighbors of the Ballard. Billiard?. —There is to be a match game E laved between M. Phelan and Came, at the lallard Billiard Saloon, dnring the next week. The latter is the French player who has created such a grea*furore In New York. The former is the old champion. An interest ing game is expected. New Year's Ball.—A grand ball wUI be given at Fenian Hall, on Wall street, next Monday night, the Ist of January. The reader will find the particulars in an ad vertisement in another column. 4 We retcrx thanks to Mr. C. Dove, Esq., Potomac maU agent, for late Northern papers. Also, to Mr. Q. Porter, of the National Ex press, for late Norfolk papers. AMUSEMENTS. YEW RICHMOND THEATRE. GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT. GRAND COMBINATION OF ALL THE MUSICAL TALENT OF THE CITY. MADAME RUH-L, in conjunction with m Mr. ROSENBERGER'S ORCHESTRA, and a number of professional and amateur talent, will give a GRAND SELECT CONCERT at tite RICHMOND THEATRE ON FRIDAY EVENING, December 29th. Doors open at 7.30 P. M. Performance to commenco at 8 Pries of admission to any part of the house ONE DOLLAR. Tickets for sale at the principal Hotels, Music ! and Book stores. Reserved seats may be obtained at the Box Office on FRIDAY, from I to 3 o'clock, P.M., without extra charge. de 27—3t TTAPPY NEW YEAR. A GRAND SELECT BALL will be given at the Fenian Hall, (late Washington Hall,) on MON DAY EVENING, January Ist. This Ball will be strictly select. maxauers. M. FIN KG AN, R. RYAN, \V. W. PUTNAM, H. SCHWARTZE, FLOOR manaoers. T. E. BRANAN, M. CONORS, P. FITZE, MAT. ADAMS. MUSIC by SMITH'S FULL BAND. Tickets, *1. de23_td HOLIDAY GOODS. "P P. TOWNSEND, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER AND DE A LE R I N FA N C I G 00D S , No. 102 Main street, has for sale, suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR PRESENTS, HANI >ME BIBLES AND PRAYER-BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, WRITING DESKS, WORK 1 >XKS, PORTFOLIOS. A great variety of GOLD PENS, OF THE BEST MAKERS; CHILDREN'S BOOKS, OF EVERY VARIETY; CHESS BOARDS AND CHESS MEN, together with as large a stock of 800 X S AND STATIONERY as can be found anywhere in the city. E. P. TOWNSEND, de 22—lw No. 102 Main street. TfOR THE HOLIDAYS. HALL & HUTCHISON, No. 7 Fourteenth street, below Main. HOSIERY and GLOVES, LACES and EDGINGS, SUSPENDERS, LACE VEILS, NECK TIES, • VELVET RIBBONS, HOOP SK'RTS, LADIES' GARTERS, CORSETS, BELTS. LINEN-CAMBRIC AND HEM-STITCHED HAND KERCHIEFS, SHIRT FRONTS'. PINS, NEEDLES" BUTTONS, in variety; LINEN THREADS and SPOOL COTTON, COMBS, in variety; HAIR, TOOTH and SHOE BRUSHES. TOILET SOAPS, COLOGNES and EXTRACTS, HAIR OIL and POMADES, FANCY BOXES, CLOCKS, PIPES, Ac, with an endless variety of FANCY GOODS, to which the attention of the trade is directed. de 2ft—l2t FRESH SUPPLIES FOR THE HOLI DAYS.—We call the attention of our customers and others,who are making preparations for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, to our stock of COQNAC BRANDY. SHERRY WINE, RUM, RYE WHISKY, DUTCH CHEESE. PINI-APPLR CHEESE, ENGLISH DAIRY ill RBE, LONDON MUSTA' LONDON PORTER, SCOTCH ALE, Glt EN and BLACK TEAS, MACCARONI, B CKWHEAT. TABLE SALT, in boxes ; MARSHALL'S' SALT, JAVA, LAGUAYR . and RIO COi FEES : CUT, LOAF, CRUSHED and COFFER SUGARS ; BUCK-EYE and PEACH-BLOOM POTATOES, FAMILY HERRINGS, in half barrels. JOHN BLAIR, de 10—2w No. 58 Main street. FOIJ, RENT. FOB TwK STORY FRAME TENEMENT, with brick basement, on the Williamsburg turnpike, f!nV near Gillie's creek, with a' lagge lot at-JSJuL tached and well enclosed. Possession giveu Ist January, 1806. Apply at H. W. TYLER'S o«co, opposite the Baltimore steamboat wharf, de 27—4t» FOR RENT OR LEASE, THE GAR DEN FARM known as " Tallavera," contain ing about thirty acres of land, situated one and a half miles west of the city of Richmond, on the ex tension of Broad afreet. Application to be made to ARCHER A GOODWIN, Vulcan Iron Works, de 21—eodSt* corner of Byrd and Sixth afreets. GUNS AND PISTOLS.-We invite the attention of the public to our stock of DOUBLE-BARREL SHOT GCNS, BREACH-LOADING RIFLES, Smith and Weston's celebrated BREACH-LOADING CARTRIDGE PISTOLB, COLTS AND OTHER REVOLVERS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER AND SHOT, ELBY'SCAPS, SHOT BELTS AND POUCHES, POWDER FLASKS, Ac. Orders received for any kind of SPORTING ARMS OR PISTOLS. MITCHELL A TYLER, dsll-U lMMalnstrtot. • » TJEPOT OF CHRISTMAS GOODS. THE LARGEST STOCK IX THE CITY* CONFECTIONERIES, FANCY GOODS FIRE-WORKS ! D. BODINI & CO., WHOLESALE AXD RETAIL DEALERS 15 FRENCH AND AMERICAN CONFECTIONERIES, L Main street, under Spotswood Hotel, RICHMOND, VA-., | call the attention of purchasers of CHRISTMAS AND NEW-YEAR GOODS to his large stock of FRENCH AND AMERICAN CANDrES, RAISINS, CITRON, FIGS, CURRANTS, MALAGA GRAPES*ORANGES, LEMONS. All kinds of PLArN AND FANCY FRUIT, POUND AND SPONGE CAKES, CHOICE WINES, BRANDY AND WHISKY, SUPERIOR SARDINES AND PICKLES, , BEST HAVANA CIGARS, > • and all kinds of TOYS FOR CHILDREN, , INDIA RUBBER BALLS, CHINA DOLLS, MARBLES, Ac, FIRE-CRACKERS, ROMAN ROCKETS, TORPEDOES, he, PRESERVED GINGER, BRANDY PEACHES, PRESERVED FRCITB, COCOA-NUTS, i CHAMPAGNE, SCOTCH ALE, SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO, PIPES, PORTE-MtWfNAIES, POCKET-BOOKS, ' KNIVES, and an endless stock of FANCY GOODS. ' _ de 80—lot DARBY <fc GENTRY, ' Mais betwkex sixth and texth, xorth | have on hand for the holidays a large assortment of i GENTS', LADIES', MISSES' and CHILDRENS' I BOOTS, GAITERS and SHOES, selectod from the ' BEST FACTORIES IN THE UNITED STATES, all of which we are determined to SELL AT COST, as we wish to reduce our stock—a groat induce ment for country merchants and all others who wi»h to buy THE BEST GOODS. To persons who wish to make their friends a nice Christ mas present, DARBY & GENTRY'S is the placo to get them I GOOD aud CHEAP. We have nice CONGRESS GAITERS at TWO DOLLARS; MOROCCO BOOTEES at TWO DOLLARS; MISSES' CONGRESS GAITERS at ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS. CHILDREN'S MOROCCO BOOTS at SEVENTY FIVEXJENTS and ONE DOLLAR; i GENTS CITY-MADE BOOTS from TO to FOUR TEEN DOLLARS. We also offer a nice lot of FINE FELT HATS. All of which we will sell at cost. And we pledge ourselves to do what we hare stated. All we ask is to give us a trial. de 2o—2w CHRISTMAS AND -, NEW YEARS PRESENTS. 4 * Why, Christmas, 'tis the very time for gifts, Heart and hearth commence. Where each kindly pledge Brings gentle memories of love and home.*' WOODHOUSE & PARIIAM, .SJH'TE JAMES WOODHOI'SE & C 0.,) GOVERNOR STREET. NEAR MAIN, have for sale, suitable for presentation, BIBLES, English editions, various sizes, in beau tiful bindings; PRAYER-BOOKS, choicest editions, in elegant I bindings ; HYMN BOOKS of several denominations, beauti fully bound ; THE STANDARD POETS, illustrated, and in ex quisite bindings ; LADIES' WORK-BOXES, uniquely ornamented ; ! also, plain styles ; PORTABLE WRITING-DESKS ; TOURIST'S GASES, very pretty, containing imple- I ments for writing and other conveniences ; PORT-FOLIOS, in great variety : SATCHELS, OF MOROCCO, for ladies ; BEAUTIFUL INKSTANDS, THE FINEST GOLD PENS, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, ELEGANT NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES, SUPERIOR POCKET-KNIVES, WALKING CANES, SUPERB GUITARS, together with a choice collection of CHILDREN'S BOOKS: some entirely new and pleasing. WOODHOUSE A PAKHAM. de til—lot The new store, on Governor street. TTOLTDAT SUITS OP j JULIUS KRAKEK, MERCHANT TAILOR, 43 MAIN STREET, 43 has selected from New York, Philadelphia and | Baltimore a fine assortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING, which ho can sell cheaper than any other house in ' this city. They consist of CASINET PANTS at ..', *2.25 CASSIMERE PANTS at ? *5 CASSIMERE SUITS at *15 and #20 j SILK-MIXED SUITS from *20, 25 and *30 BOYS' CASSIMERE SUITS from *«to« 12 I BOYS' OVERCOATS from *5 and np \ GENT'S OVERCOATS from *10andup i BLACK FROCK COATS, flue quality,.. Jttand up , FINE SILK-VELVET VESTS.. •* GENT'S NETTED UNDERSHIRTS at *1.25 BLACK FELT HATS at $1.50 Come aud get your bargains at 43 Main street, where yon can get the worth of your money. I keep always on hand a well-selected stock of CASSIMERES AND BEAVERS for MERCHANT TAILORING, to which depart ment I attend|myself. I guarantee a nice fit, and made up at the shortest notice. de 20—lot JULIUS KBAKER, 43 Main street. TTOLIDAY PRESENTS, AT G. B. STACY A SON'S • CARPET AND FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. i f 110 Main street. CHILDREN'S CHAIRS, in great variety ; CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES, superior to anything ever offered in this market; BABY JUMPERS •VXD SELF-OPERATING SWINGING CHAIRS; j BRACKETS, Ac. : _ j pENTLEMEN LOOKING FOR ' j CHRISTMAS PRESENTS SHOCLU CALL OR M A.SAMUELS, ! over Pizxini's, Br ad street, between Eighth and Ninth, ! and buy their wives and daughters one of bis BEAUTIFUL CLOAKS, or a set of those M .S U P E X B F U RS, all of which he i« SELLING OFF AT COST. I de tu-iw BUCK'S CELEBRATED FLOUR and other brands, •M barrels PRIMS BUCK-EYE and MERCER POTATOES, to barrels CIDIR VINEGAR. SUPERIOR FAMILY SOAPS, BOUKBON »nd PURE OLD RYB WHISKY, MANUFACTURED and LEAF TOBACCO, SMOKING TOBACCO, in bulk andMaaU packages; » FICTKBN *« WILLIAMS'S KIFISID 80- OAJtS. PURE ana EXTRA WHITE LEAD, PAUfBI, HABTSOOK* 00., THE DISPATCH/ IfcKBB OF AUV ER'ITSiHO; One square, one Insertion .§ 1 M On* sqnars.-two laaeraoas.... 7;' IS One square, three Insertions....."!!!* l« One square, six insertions ill One square, twelve Insertions........ >m One square, one m0nth..........-. «« ZZ One square, two months ....; «S One sqaare, three months ...'."..".* Mm DRUOS, MEDICINES, &o. C. V. THOMAS, M. D. J. W. TMOMAlfia' CW. THOMAS A BROTHER. • DRUGGISTS AND PHARMACEUTIBTB, southwest corner of Main and Twenty-first streets, Richmond, Va„ have Just opened with a full supply of DRUGS. MEDICINES/ PERFUMERY. BOATB and FANCY GOODS. The patronage of the public reaps clfnUy solicited. Physiciaiur prescription*carefully com ponnded at all bourn. de Is—!» PURCELL, LADD A CO., i " DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, ke., Rave made arrangement* fa vocable to pwrehasera, and are now prepared to take order* for POWBHEDPLATE GLASS, from the largest factories in France and Belglam, wtitcn furnishglass of ckbcrpasiibd qcalitt. I Also, fRENCH WINDOW GLASB. of single or double thickness ; ORNAMENTED GLASS, ' IH HAMMERED GLASS, for Boors and sky lights, and PATENT LIGHTS (Hyatt's), for sidewalks and vault*, era for the shore promptly executed, edfceetto occupy oar new store, at corner of Main and Thirteenth streets, (ova old star*.) la » few weeks, and will be prepared with a good as sortment to supply the wants of oar old friends and the market at reasonable prices. Samples of the different kinds of Glass can be seen on application. de 11-ts PURCBLL, LAPP A CO. MEADE A BAKER, _ PRACTICAL PHARMACEUTISTS* offer for cua£ only the follofjtsjg: FOUGERA'B COMPOUND lODINISEd COP W VER OIL. which, being combined with lodine, Bro mine and Phosphorous, Is fivr Tinas strososr than any other Cod Liver OH: consequently a very much smaller dose is required and all fear of nausea avoided. ' FOUGERA'S PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON, ele gantly prepared in the form of d > eea and syrup, rendering it mjtre acceptable' - c stomachs of de licate females and children .• ■ other preparations ° FOU%ERA'S DR.* I. >OF SANTONINS, a most efficient and pal4r • tie vermifuge. FOUGERA'S K-ELAND MOSS P\ t'B, a very agreeable anl effective prepare;, n for coughs, colds, Ac. FOURNIER'S PAULLINIA POWDRRB AMD PILLS, for the cure of nervous and sick headache. Paullinia is Imported into Paris from South Ame rica, and there prepared iiithe form of powders and pills, in the moot careful and scientific manner. It Is recognized as one of the most powerful and cer tain therapeutic agents In nervous affections, espe cially in cephalalgia, and has met with marked success in this city. GRAINS DE BANTE-THE GENUINE FRANK'S PILLS. REYNOLDS'S SPECIFIC, for Gout. BLANCARD'S PILLS OF lODIDE OF IRON. PURE CAFFEIN, ATROPIA, DIGITALIN, CAN NABIS INDICA, and many other rare and genuine preparation* and chemicals, for sale by MEADE A BAKER. Pharmaceutists, corner of Ninth and Franklin streets, de 11—12t Richmond. Vs. WILLIAM 11. SCOTT, DRUGGIST T V AND APOTHECARY, corner Frankllmand Seventeenth street*. Richmond, Va., offers alrew rates DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILB, DYE-- STUFFS, VARNISH, WINDOW GLASS, PER FUMERY, FANCY ARTICLES, Ac. dell-is mON AND BRASS FOUNDRim~ TLrBTROPOLITAN WORKS, It I. roKNKii ok Skvksth aso Canal strkrts. Having supplied ourselves with the necessary patterns, we are prepared to execute, at short no tice, orders* for EVERY DESCRIPTION OF CASTINGS, BRASS OR IRON, say IRON FRONTS, FOR STORES AND WARE HOUSES; -CASTINGSFOR RAILROADS, all kinds : CASTINGS FOR MILLS AND MACHINERY GENERALLY, WAGON AXLES COMPLETE, WITH BOXES ; SASH WEIGHTS, GRATE BARS, Ac. Ac. ENGINES and MACHINERY of all kinds re paired in the best manner, and with quick dis patch. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Having erected a commodious Smith Shop, we are prepared to do BLACKSMITHS' WORK of all kinds, Including WROUGHT IRON GRATINGS, for Dwellings, Warehouses, Ac. Also, FINISH ING BRASS OR IRON WORK. In addition to the above, we are prepared, in our Wood Shop and Sash Factory. to «niu>i«e»»" GLAZED OR UNGLAZED ; I aii,',,. and MOULDINGS of every p Orders solicited. T.'S-'i Highest cash prices paid f« COPPER, Ac. [de 85- , Tlf ARINE IRON ANSI ,'-'..„.. I*l brass Foundry. The subscribers have associated themselves to gether for the purpose of conducting the IRON AND BRASS FOUNDRY BUS IN EBS in all its branches. They solicit the patronage of their friends and the public generally. ALL WORK WARRANTED TO PLEASE or no I charge made. Location on Dock street, below the York River 1 depot, CASH PAID FOR OLD IRON, BRASS and COP PER. ALFRED S. LEE, de 13-t* WILLIAM 8. COX. TRON BUILDINGS, JL STEAM ENGINES AND MACHINERY. THH UNION MANUFACTURING COMPANY or Richmond, Vikoi.im, respectfully announce their readiness to erect Iron Buildings of all styles: to repair Steam Engines and Machinery of all kinds with promptness, and to do all work usually'execnted in a GENERAL MACHINE BHOP, at their works, on CARY STREET, NEAR FIFTEENTH. ; Orders from all parts of the country are solicited, and parties may rely upon fidelity and dispatch. TELEGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTS made, repaired, and constantly on hand, for sale j as above. >VtfS de 11—ts •COMMISSION MERCHANTS. j I>ALMER, HARTSbok dTcO., X WHOLESALE AUCTION AND COMMISSION HOUSE. I (Libby Buildings,) i Cart and Dock, hktwekr Twr.ttieth asp Twis ty-First STRRRTS, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. I Goods sold by Package only. Proprietors of UNITED STATES BONDED WAREHOUSE, No. 1. GEORGE 8. PALMER, late of Wadsworth, Turner A Co.; , DANIEL J. HARTSOOK, lats of Howardsville. Virginia; * WILLIAM B. ISAACS, of William B. Isaacs A Co., Bankers. de 11—lm P. A J. H.~WORD, TOBACCO VV. AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, uornerof Seventh and Canal streets, Richmond, have in store 150 boxes Manufactured Tobacco, mouldy; 100 Caddies Manufactured Tobacco, mouldy; MO Caddies Manufactured Tobacco, sound and sweet. Also, various brands of flu* Chewta* Tobacco. Fine LEAF TOBACCO always on hand* as we are dally receiving It from Virginia ana North Carolina planters. We give our personal attention to the sale of all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE, and render sales promptly. Goods taken on storage. dell—ttawtm WM. O. DAXDRIIMIB. TRO*. R. ARMS***. TrANDRIDGE A ANDERSON. 17 GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 1M Broad strrrt, Ricbmoro. offer their services for the sals of all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE, and guarantee the highest market price for the same. Will also famish BAGS for grain when desired. den-am _ T. J. srBVORR. S. r. DAKIRL. 4. W. IMRSaaIXr C*PENCER, DANIEL A CO., O GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, A*l> i. . PURE PERUVIAN GUANO ON CONSIGNMENT, Twelfth street, above Main, Richmond, Va., will give strict and personal attonttosi la ail CONSIGNMENTS, and make reasonable AD VANCES dell-Ja a POTTS A GIBSON. & GROCERS AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Fifteenth street, between. Main and Care, Rirnaoso, Va Particular attention paid ftvfhe sale of all kinds of PRODUCE, FLOURand TOBACCO. SPOTTS de 11-»m GBORGM $338? T. O. RIAL. KUBIRT O. LIIOR. i. ». sY*£M- Ttf-KAL, LEIGH A CO.. Oenorml <to&v ±1 mission Merchants and Tobacco 9a**ora 4 oqr> ncr Cary and Vtnttala streets, Rlebmoad ▼%. ■■ , . ~.,;.. ... p yiiii' ■ TTOUSfi-FCRNISOT^O^OOg^^ Flue Ivory-hsadm PMJJbBRTKN VfmfX 1 Fins IjgTOfgg pjmfflftoßßmmß_ for tale by 'fv>fCMßnmV' * : '*- *' MoT « Main street j**TW.Q£mM*f* , ,

THURSDAY .DECEMBER 28, 1860. High Water. This phrase we have chosen for a heading to this article, which Is devoted to a considera tion of high prices, inasmuch as we know nothing Mir illustrative of the one than the other. The rising, whirling and eddying wa ters cause a great disturbance of the ordinary pursuits of life, and drive people to desperate exertions to save themselves and their effects from being swallowed np. In like manner a community struggles to sustain themselves in the midst of high prices—to keep their heads above the high-water rates which have inva ded and are rapidly submerging everything about them. They retreat from point to point, parting with their movables for safety, until, unincumbered and homeless, they take refuge in the tree-tops and await the falling of the waters! The contemplation of that condition of things, in which all the necessaries of life are high, and rents stiU higher, while occupation is limited and vast numbers of people are with out anything to do, is painfnl enough ; to be one of those, laboring under its effects, qufte insupportable. This is the condition of this city at the present time. The high water pre vails, and people are sorely troubled to escape it. Rents are beyond all precedent; even un der the Confederacy they did not reach the present climax until 1564, we believe. Land lords could not keep pace with the depreciating Confederate and it was only in the lat ter part of the struggle that they elevated themselves to the extreme indicated by the rapidly falling financial thermometer of Mr. Mbbbixoer. But having gotten at last to this elevation, they seem to be entirely unable to come down ; they are like the saitor at the top of the mast—they cannot safely look down, but keep their eyes towards the horizon across the waste of waters. Rents are from three to five times the rea sonable rates which could be sustained by the business of this city. Immediately after the surrender of the city, speculators and adven turers flocked thither under the impression that there was a field for fortunes here with out precedent. Business stores were scarce, and the demand for them became so great, landlords found that any price they would ask was Teadily paid. Indeed, they often regretted, after renting at enormous prices, that they had not asked more, since others had possibly obtained higher prices. The adventurers brought large stocks of goods and exposed them to sale to a community little better than one of paupers. People beheld the display who had no money to buy. But for the pre sence of the army, with its disbursements, and the sale of a little tobacco that had been saved, the new-comers* would have sold no goods and taken in no money. The result was that some failed and others left with their goods in disgust, while few that were the first in the field have remained to endure their disappointment. Unfortunately for that commercial commu nity which has taken more the appearance of permanent residents, rates are but slightly di minished. They have to bear up under the extravagant rents which the adventurers es tablished. Not only are they oppressed with the rents in the business part of the city, but private dwellings are no less expensive. Fami lies are compelled, to some extent, still to pur sue the economy of sub-renting and room keeping, which was introduced under the refti geeing and scarcity of the Confederate times. Board is also dear in proportion to rent, and business and enterprise of all sorts are bur thened and straitened in a manner highly in jurious to trade, as It most be, under the re action which will come, to landlords also. We know too much of the history of high prices and financial troubles to expect an easy solution of those we now complain of. The remedy must come in due time. The landlord is seldom disposed to reduce the rent to a tenant that is in his house. A failure and a change of tenants—the old one going out and the new one coming in, with the advantage of the reduction as a condition precedent to his occupation—is the only mode in which the change can be well established. But that the reduction must come is certain. The business of this city, nor any city that we know of, save, perhaps, New York, can justify such rents. If it does not at this time justify it, can we be encouraged by contemplating the fu ture ? Certainly not. There is no tobacco made this year in Virginia, and we have abso lutely not a single staple article in sufficient abundance for exportation, and cannot have until the ensuing wheat crop, the character of which no man can foretell. What are to be our resources then in the interim ? None that we know of, save the money that may flow in by the sale of lands to emigrants, speculators, and mining and manufacturing companies. This would be immense, if the wealth of Vir- ' ginia \v< fully understood among the men who have money to invest. Whether fuUy appreciated or not, there wiU be a large in coming revenue from this source, but not in a current sufficiently rapid, nor yet so imme diately concentrated in this city, as to au thorize or maintain the present high rates of rents and all the articles which support Ufe. That there must be a great reduction, every one must know, and the sooner we prepare for low water the better. Manifest Destiny—A New Phase. Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, tells the world that the sons of the Pilgrims have never failed in anything they undertook, since they first began to be known by that interesting de signation ; and as they are just at this time engaged in a variety of enterprises, this an nunciation can be regarded as nothing less than a warning to all the world a**d the rest of mankind not to offer an unavailing opposi tion. The great locomotive, New England, it seems, is on the railroad of Destiny, dragging along the thirty-odd cars that pass for States ; and woe to him that doesiot clear the track as it comes thundering on i.i its irresistible ca reer. Now, we take issue with the Senator upon the facta involved in his statement. We put aside the well-known truth that New Eng land would have cut but a sorry figure in the re volutionary war had she not received the as sistance of Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; and come to events under the Constitution—that is, since 1789. And here we take the Überty of say lag that, until the late war,—which, it must to acknowledged, she contributed more than any other portion of the United State* to bring about-she scarcely ever succeeded in anything. Even in that war, while her fanatical spirit animated the contest, her individual aid was comparatively small. She seems to have depended mors upon substitutes from foreign era and negroes than upon the valor of her own population, leaving to the Great West and to the Middle States the heat and burden of the day, while she contented herself with claiming all the credit, after they had won the aght. But before that time her success in the Union had been absolutely nothing. She nominated, it la true, the second President; but after one term he was overwhelmed as by an earthquake. Her laaaenoe was not felt in the National Qapmftla for many years after wa«*K The whole policy of the General Go ver—Xh najHupMOil Uon to her wishes. Con- Wnm fat tM embargo and non-Importation hum apon her, at spite of her remoaetraaens, opposition of every kind- They ruined half he* merchants, and left all her ships rotting at the wharves; bnt she did not succeed In shaking them off. She op posed the war qf 1818, and extended her oppo sition to the verge of treason. Many think some of her sons actually committed treason. But she could not- prevent the war from be ing declared, nor had she any Influence in producing the peace. She opposed the tariffs of ISI6 and 1834, but they passed, in spite of her, and in spite of the gigantic labors of Daxiki Wbrbtrr, the greatest man ever born on her soil. She succeeded in pass ing the, tariffs of 1529 and 1832 (for her policy had changed); hut they were so odious that they nearly produced a separation of the States, and were repealed or compro mised away to prevent the actual occurrence of that threatened catastrophe. She succeed ed in electing Job* Qtriscv Adams, but all her efforts could not prevent his utter overthrow four years after his election. Indeed, the Sons of the Pilgrims, so far from succeeding in all they undertake, failed in every undertaking from the adoption of the Constitution to the opening of those sectional disputes which brought on the late*war. Even in these they were foiled for a long time, and very notably In the case of the Missouri restriction.! The side to which Sew England belonged suc ceeded in the late war. The side to which the Dutch belonged was triumphant at Water loo. Some Dutchman actually claimed for his countrymen the credit of having gained the victory. This was, of course, an absurdi ty, but it was not a greater absurdity than ' the claim of New England to a triumph ob tained by the united arms of twenty-four States. Besides, Senator Wn-sojr should re flect that the end is not yet. In another year, if the New England party go on as they are going on now, they may be beaten at the polls, and expelled from power and plunder. Who knows ? . A Quiet Government. The Washington Chronicle, remarking upon the plan of creating a commission for the go vernment of Washington city and the District, and thus relieving her citizens of the trouble of voting and the cares of their own govern ment, very complacently says: " There is a growing feeling among the members of Conßress in favor of such a city government as will dispense with the present municipal organi zation, and, at the same time, with the machinery of voting. The plan is to create a commission, to consist of citizens eminent for integrity, energy, intelligence and experience. We can almost ima gine the future of the District of Columbia and the ; city of Washington with a government constituted of such citizens—men who would not administer the affairs either in a mercenary or in an extrava gant spirit." This is, indeed, a happy prospective for a very much exercised community. The people of Washington would be delighted with it. Gladly would they get rid of one hundred and fifty rulers, and submit to the authority of a few citizens of M integrity, energy, intelli gence and experience!" Whether these vir tuous men would long remain so, time only could answer. But the people would risk it, and throwing off the " machinery of voting" and the dreaded hundred and fifty, betake themselves to their own affairs in a quiet and secure manner. They are in an excellent frame of mind to philosophize upon human govern ment—to contrast the evils of the " one man power" and the rule of many men. l|uite ready are they, no doubt, to try government in the retail way, having seen enough of its wholc \ sale nature. Humanity in most phases is much more tolerable in homoepathic* doses than in copious draughts. We look forward anxiously to the future Washington—where there will be no vot'uvj—no electioneering—no bad speeches of corrupt politicians (except in the capitol)— and where the people will be quiet, orderly and well behaved—free from agitation and so licitation. They will enjoy the supreme feli city that many a persecuted voter has sighed for, from the bottom of his heart, viz. : tM> will have no vote to give ! Immigration. In order to facilitate immigration to Vir ginia, practical means and agencies must be employed, under the direction of the Legisla ture and by associations organized -for that purpose. We have to encounter competition for labor in both the North and West, espe cially the latter. These competitors have agents at New York and other seaports, who meet the newly-arrived immigrant - upon the wharf, place him in comfortable quarters, of fer him a free ticket to his future home, and, by many other inducements, seek to secure a new recruit in the ranks of Westera industry. We should have our own agents on the ground with like facilities of transportation, and with instructions to furnish full intelligence to the newly-arrived European of the superior at tractions, which Virginia offers in soil, climate, established society, nearness to market, and manufacturing and commercial capabiUties. Measures should be taken to provide a general depot for then- here as soon as they arrive, where they may find food and lodging, and where they may communicate with those, who are engaged in the business of finding them homes. The expenses which a system, ample and efficient in its provisions, might involve, should be cheerfully borne by both the com mercial and agricultural community, for to the merchant it brings customers, and to the farmer an intelligent and reliable kind of la bor, increasing the value of his lands be yond calculation. We would suggest here that it is, perhaps, not advisable to insist upon an engagement by the year with immigrants as a sine qua non. No such condition is made in contracts with Western emigrants. Few persons are aware of all that immigra tion has accomplished for the West, and, in deed, for the United States in general. With out that fertilizing addition to our population, the West would be now a wilderness, and the United States a fourth-rate power. This as sertion is not made at random. It has been shown in an able statistical treatise that the difference in the population of the United States produced by immigration is 12,432,150. If immigration had been cut off in 1790 onr population would have been in 1850 what it was in 1820. It has, in fact, placed the United States thirty years forward in that essential element of prosperity. Hitherto, owing to the ignorance in Europe of the extraordinary re sources of the South and the system of slave labor, this vast stream of immigration has only scattered a few drops within our borders. Census returns show that six out of seven em igrants from Europe have settled in the free States. - Labor is now the vital demand of Virginia, and we hope that the Legislature, upon its again assembling, will speedily organize mea sures to secure what is needed. A Jamestown Festival. We never read the accounts of the annual festivals of Plymonth Bock without wonder ing that the people of Virginia had not, in like j manner, commemorated the virtues of the men who first planted at Jamestown the banner of civilization on this continent. It is by such commemorations, rather than by history or tra dition, that man keep alive, in all its freshness, the spirit of a great ancestry, and not only render just homage to their fame, but identify the affections of the living with the glorious dead, and transmit their illustrious example from generation to generation* The founders of the Virginia colony entitled themselves to as distinguished honors at the' hands of their posterity as any founders of em pire in ancient or modern times. Their great leader, Captain Jobr Smith, who, by the way, gave New England Its nam*, and made a map of that colony that la stlU considered valuable, was one of the master spirit* of the age, equal* ly distinguished by heroic actions and practi enl sense, and second to no man but one in the annals of Virginia's illnetrions sons. The lg nre of this man stands ont in hold relief noon the page of history—the moat energetic, the moat intrepid, the most chlvalrlc, and yet the most common-sense and practical man of his time. The trnth that, for all great more menu and changes In human society, Provi dence has ever in reserve some man chosen to carry out its designs, wasnever more striking ly illustrated than in the Ufo and labors of Captain John Smith, but for whose Individual strength of character and complete adaptation to the work bo had to do, the settlement at Jamestown would have been a disastrous fail ure. We have no disposition to detract from the merits of any of the other ploneers'of civil ization in the Western world. Nearly all the great nations of Europe made vari ous attempts to plaht the germ of empire upon American soil. In addition to the re presentatives at Jamestown and Plymouth of the Anglo-Saxon race, there were the Swedes, French, Spaniards, and those Dutch of New Amsterdam who, in the veracious and charm ing chronicles of Dibdricb Knicrbrbocrer, are embalmed for immortality. The descend ants of those last htill keep up, as well they may, an annual festival in honor of the days of Peter Stctvesant, Worter Van Twillbh, and the broad-bottomed and many trowsered burghers who laid, with much deliberation and the patient industry of beavers, the foun dation of what is now the Empire City. But none of all these European settlers of America have a higher claim to the admiration and af fection of their descendants than the founders of the Virginia colony and the class of En glishmen which they chiefly represented. With the royalist principles of the Cavaliers and their undying devotion to the house of Srr art, we may have no sympathies. We may wish that the objects of their loyalty had been worthy of such fidelity and attachment, and we dare say that wish was no stranger to their own bysoms when James the Second succeeded in alienating from himself the old est and best friends of his family. We have nothing to do with their politics, which were errors of the head rather than the heart, but we cannot consent that their intelligence, their fidelity to principle, and their social and house hold virtues, shall be thrown into the shade by the superior homage which is now paid to another and more progressive portion of the British people. We believe that it will be found upon examination that the Cavaliers contributed as much to the literature, the phi losophy, the eloquence, the statesmanship, the soldiership, the intellect of England in every department, as any other class of her people. Nor were they the dissolute and reckless race j that it has been customary to represent them. htACAVLAT. observes of the Puritans that it is unfair to judge them by the sanctimonious hypocrites and evil men who were found in their number, because power always attracts to its support adventurers and soldiers of for tune, who will embrace any cause and make any profession, political or religious, which will • advance their personal success. We claim that the Cavaliers shall be judged by a like charitable standard, and that the same influence of power, which they possessed so much longer than the Puritans, shall be permitted to relieve them, also, from the I odium which has been brought upon them by the licentious and unprincipled sycophants and retainers of rank and authority. What ever the revelry of the times and Court of Chahles the Second, (and an era of more shameless dissipation in the immediate circle of the Court could not well be found,) the great body of the country gentlemen throughout the kingdom was a simple, virtuous, manly and noble race, pre-eminently distinguished by frankness, honesty, truthfulness, hospitality and courage. There was as much purity, hap piness and religion in their households as in any other British houses, and the contribu tions of their divines to the cause of Christi anity- are among the most cherished books in all theological libraries ; reservoirs of thought and learning, from which generation after generation have drawn, and which will con tinue to supply the Christian world with ar gument and exhortation for ages to come. Such was the character which was stamped upon the Virginia colony, and whose destinc tive features are yet visible in Virginia house holds. The country life and its home virtues, of the England of their day, was transferred to a new continent. Of this race, Captain John- Smith was a noble type, and from it sprang the greatest of mankind.GEOßOß Washinotox, and a long line of the most illustrious men of this hemisphere—men who not only inherited the social and domestic virtues of their forefathers, but who, with pen and sword, achieved the liberties of America, and whose sagacious statesmanship, practical wisdom, and trium phant energy, advanced this country upon a march to prosperity and power unexampled in its rapidity and magnificence in the history of mankind. • If wo would keep more continually before us the memory of our forefathers, we should not only do honor to them and ourselves, but find an incentive to enterprise and hope in our present condition. Widespread as the wreck of fortunes, which has followed the war, it pre sents no such difficulties and discouragements as served only to nerve the resolution and de velop the energies of the men who rescued this country from a howling wilderness and made it bloom and blossom like the rose. W e have only to emulate their enterprises, their perseverance, their constancy, their faith, to restore the fallen fabric of our prosperity, and to make Virginia what she was in old times— a star of the first magnitude in the American firmament. Governor Peirpoint and the Land Tax. We learn that Governor Peirpoint will this morning proceed to Washington city for the purpose of making an arrangement with the Secretary of the Treasury whereby the Legis lature of Virginia may assume the payment of the taxes on land due to the General Govern ment by the people of this State. We embrace this opportunity—one not having previously offered itself—to unite with the people generally in ascribing to Governor Peirpoint a most commendable disposition to render the situation of our people as tolerable as circumstances will allow; to consult the general good, in his official acts, the public wishes in his appointments, and, in a word, to put a glove upon the mailed hand of war which now holds us in its grasp. We can say of his administration, as General Grant says of the conduct of the people of the Southern States, that "it is much better than could reasonably have been expected." Thr New Vorr Herald and thb Platers.— The war between the New York Herald and the theatrical and operatic force of that metro polis has not yet reached an end. There is no prospect of an armistice even, as far as we can see, between the belligerent forces. One of the New York journals claims, indeed, that the Herald has suffered-severe punishment, and is, financially, much damaged. From this ac count, we should judge that the opposite party had got Mr. Bennett's venerable head in chancery, and had considerably spoiled Its pro vervial beauty. We are disposed, however, to receive this statement with some doubt.— : There is a good deal of vitality in the New York Herald, and no contest with so long and heavy a purse can be short, sharp, and dcci-, sive. The veteran of that Journal has had too much experience of all kinds of warfare to be so summarily disposed of. If the Herald oyer goes under, it will he by the superior ability, c energy and reeouroea of its newspaper canape j titers, ana hot by «he onset of the players, however reliant and sustained He is no paste board knight, to be brought down at the throat ofa theatrical lance, bnt a grim olef Seat, poe* sessing all the sinews of war, and with aa many lives as a cat., "A Lie, with a Ciraimsta&ce." A sensation correspondent, of the New York Herald, speaking of the holiday stoppage of the freight trains on the Richmond and Dan ville railroad—the constant practice every Christmas—calls it a " rebel precautionary movement" against negro mobs, and says that " the wicked flee when no man pursueth." The correspondent is a wicked fiea himself, or some other buzzing, troublesome insect. Not the slightest fear has ever been entertained of any trouble from the negroes. The paymaster went np with 913,000 on Saturday, and did not even carry a guard. This story shows how little foundation these correspondents require to make a mischievons report. Colonel Doda mead has already corrected the statement in the Lynchburg Virginian. General Lee-Letters Written in 1861. The Old Guard, of New York, pnbUshes the following letters, (new to ns,) which show the high ground taken by General Lee in the be ginning of the late civil war, and which was maintained by him to the last: " Arlinhton, Va., April 20,1861. " General,—Since my interview with you on the ISth instant, I have felt that I ought not longer to retain my commission in the army — I therefore tender my resignation, which I re quest you will recommend for acceptance.— It would have beenmaresented at once but for the struggle it cost me to separate myself from a service to which I have devoted all the best years of my life and all the ability I pos sessed. M During the whole of the time—more than a quarter of a centnry—l have experienced nothing but kindness from my superiors, and the most cordial friendship from my comrades. To no-one,-General, have I been as much in debted as to yourself for uniform kindness and consideration, and it has always been my ar dent desire to merit yonr approbation. I shall carry to the grave the most graceful recollec tions of your kind consideration, and your, name and fame will always be dear to me. "Save in defence of my native State, I never desire again to draw my sword. Be pleased to accept my most earnest wishes for the continuance of your., happiness and pros perity, and believe me most truly yonrs, R. E. Lee. " Lien tenant-General Winfiehl fkott, Com manding United States Army." A copy of the preceding letter was enclosed in the following letter to a sister of the Gene ral, Mrs. A. M. : " Arlington, Va., April 20, IS6I. " My Dear Sister,—l am grieved at my ina bility to see you. * * * I have been wait ing for ' a more convenient season,' which has brought to m.sny before me deep and lasting re gret Now we are in a state of war, which will yield to nothing. The whole South is in a state of revolution, into which Virginia, after along struggle, has been drawn, and though I rccog nine no necessity for such a state of things, and j would have forl>orne aud pleaded to the end j for redress of grievances, real or supposed, yet j in my own person I had to meet the question ] whether I would take part against my native j State. With all my devotion to the Union, and the feeling of loyalty and duty of an American citizen, I have not been able to make up my j ! mind to raise my hand against my relatives, my children, my home. I have, therefore, re signed my commission in the army, and save j in defence of my native State, with a sincere | hope that my poor services may never be need- j ed, 1 hope I "may never be called on to draw my j sword. "I know you will blame Bee, but you must think of me as kindly as you can, and believe that I have endeavored to do what I thought right. To show yon the feeling and .struggle! it has cost pie, I send a copy of my letter to General Scott, which accompanied my re- j signation. I have no time for more. »« * * * May God guard and protect you and yours, and shower upon yon every bless- Ing, is the prayer of your devoted brother, "R. E. Lee." Description of Congress. Bennett has no respect for the present Con gress. The last New York Herald says : "Ordinary men, they come from their coun try villages to the seat of government with aM the passions, prejudices and narrow views j of local politicians. They are full of the ideas and feelings of the war after it is over and fast becoming a matter of history. Events, with mighty strides, rush on like railroad cars, and leave them gazing in wonderment behind.— They are bewildered, and flounder about in uncertainty, first one way and then another, not knowing rightly where they are. It is a pity they cannot be sent back to their constitu encies to find out the change that has taken place. A year or so, however, is not long in the life of a nation, and the time will soon come round when they will be taught an im pressive lesson. In the meantime we do not despair of the progress of the country ; for President Johnson has the wisdom, power and firmness to carry us safely through, in spite of the unrepresentative Congress with which he may have to contend. _ The New Minister to Mexico.—Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, who was a few days ago nomi nated to the Senate as Minister to Mexico, in place of General Logan, who declined, was formerly a member of Congress from the Day ton district in Ohio. The following is a brief sketch of his life: " He was born in Franklin, Warren county, Ohio, August 9th, 1811. He was originally a printer, and many years an associate editor of the Cincinnati Gazette. Subsequently he studied law, which profession he practiced until he was elected to Congress in IS4S. He served in the House of Representatives from December, 1849, until March, 1857. In the memorable session of 1835-*t?, when it took the House more than two months to elect a speaker, Mr. Campbell was the caucus nomi nee of the Republican party, and received their votes as long as there was any chance for his election. They subsequently nominated and elected Mr. Banks under a "plurality" rule, adopted for the occasion. In that Congress Mr. Campbell was Chairman of the Commit tee of Ways and Means, and acquitted himself with great credit. He is a man of considera ble ability and of extensive experience in pub lic affairs. He is also a very brave and reso lute man. In politics, Mr. Campbell is a Re publican, but not of the ultra school, and in social life a very generous and estimable gen tleman." Confederates in Canada.—A correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer, writing from To ronto, Canada, gives the following information concerning several Confederate officers: " I met here General John C. Breckinridge, General McCausland, Colonel Harry Gilmore, Major John Castleman, Captain Hinds, and others who had been ollicers in the armies of the Confederacy. General Breckinridge looks and is in perfect health. It was represented during the war that his hair had turned from jet black to silvery white. That was a mistake. A few grey hairs are perceptible about the locks, that is all. He is keeping house in a humble, retired way. He is much respected by the citizens, and is invited to two or three parties a week, at Ahe residences of the first families. He is a great walker, walk ing from six to ten miles a day while the wea ther permits such exercise. He is a hard stu dent, reading a great deal. All the gentlemen here from the Confederate army conduct them selves with great propriety, and are treated with respect and attention by the citizens.'' -—en— Death or ar Old Citizen or Alabama.— We learn from the Huntsvllle Advocate that Cap tain F. T. Mastin died at his residence, near that place, on the 17th instant. Captain Mas tin was a native of Virginia, whence he re moved to Huntsvllle in 1818. He was for many years one of its leading merchants, and was distinguished for his intelligence, enter prise and probity. Ata meeting of the Presbytery of Cincinnati, held December 23d, in the Second Presbyterian Church, they solemnly suspended the Rev. M. L. P. Thompson from the Gospel Ministry, earnestly exhorting him to true and deep re pentance and to fruits meet for the same. Ha was charged with, and confessed, impurity of conduct and deception. < Judge John A. Campbell, formerly a Judge of the United States Supreme Court, is on a visit to onr city— S*w Orleans Picayune, KM*. Major-Geaeral George B. McCnUlaa, Jr., was born at Dresden, November la, IK*. UvSfwK, both of this city. LIA ATMILLBa% of this shy. DIED. Da the »tb instant, fAlfltlß MClfoTns only chlfd $ William 3. ktid Sallle K. Ipps, aged two months. enannnnnnnnnannßnmni Fcneral iforicß-The remain" DEANB having been w«»oved from Pointi/*j> •ottothis e»r % *e u fßn ??A^ i U n % Tf?r?MDAT Temperance Rail. Church Hill,JWpk (3*thln*tant.) at half-past two o clock. f ~ The frienii" and acquaintance* of the fa»uiiy. and of hto brother, Calls Deane, are respectfully Invited to attend. SPXCJAL ___ "WTTo Merchants, Banks, INSURANCE COMPANIES, CLERKS OF COURTS, - AND ALL OTHERS IN WANT OP BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY. WOODHOUSE A PAR HAM, (late James Woodhouse a C 0.,) Mi , BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, GOVERNOR STEEET, REAR MAIN, have established a COMPLETE BOOK-BINDERY AND BLANK-BOOK MANUFACTORY, with the best machinery, tools and materials for the prosecution of thjs branch of their business. They are now prepared to put up j PAMPHLETS, ! PERIODICALS, BIND BOOKS, RULE PAPER, A.M> MANUFACTURE BLANK BOOKS TO ANY PAT TERN. They have already In store a good stock of LEDGERS, JOURNALS, • DAY BOOKS, CASH BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS, • .RECEIPT BOOKS, RECORD BOOKS, SALES BOOKS. In fact, every description of BLANK BOOK usually required, including MEMORANDUM BOOKS in great variety. ALSO, A WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF STATIONERY. WOODHOUSE & PAKHAM, (late James Woodhouse &C 0.,) at their New Building, on Governor street, d e og ts near Slain. JAMES WOODHOraE. B. M. PAKHAM. a®" James Woodhouse & Co. are glad to be able to announce to their friends and the public that they have resumed their old busi ness under the firm and style of WOODHOUSE & PARII AM , and have taken a house on Governor (Thirteenth) street, first door from Main. They return their gratefal thanks for the liberal patronage extended to their house for more than twenty years, and hope to merit and receive a con tinuance of it. They will keep always in .store a good amort merit of BOOKS, STATIONERY, PIASO-FORTES AND MUSIC, to which they invite the attention of all persons in I want of such articles. In connection with the above business they have established a BOOK BINDERY AND BLANK-BOOK MANUFAC TORY, and having secured the services of ooon workmen, j arc prepared to do all work entrusted to them promptly and at reasonable rates. Terms : Cash. WOODHOUSE & PARHAM, de 57—2t Governor street, near Main. &W Removal. The undersigned, AGENTS OF THE HOME IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW HAVEN, have removed to their NEW ROOMS, OVER WILLIAM & CHARLES EUKER, ON MAIN STREET, BE TWEEN NINTH AND TENTH STREETS, where they are prepared to ISSUE FIRE AND MARINE POLICIES ON BEST TERMS. THOS. M. ALFRIEND & SON, Agents, for above and other companies. de 23—lw a-lT China and Crockery. GENERALJIOUSE-FURNISHING STORE, Sixth street, near Clay. Just received direct from Europe a FINE STOCK <0F WHITE GRANITE AND COMMON GOODS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS-such as TOYS, DOLLS, 4c—which I offer to the trade at a SMALL AD VANCE ON COST AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. de2l_lw FRED. T. ANDREW. •IT Selling off* at Cost. CLOAWAND FUR DEPOT, A. SASIUELS, over A. Pizzini's, Broad street, between Eighth and Ninth, has a large and well-selected stock of CLOAKS AND FURS of the the latest styles, which he is'determined to sell off at cost within the next two weeks. de 11—lm KgrJohn E. Doherty, MERCHANT TAILOR, Main street, between Eiohth and Ninth, diagonally opposite the Spots wood Hotel. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! Mr. DOHERTY calls attention to some beautiful FABRICS FOR GENT'S WINTER WEAR, received in the last few days, which will be made up in good style. He names: SIMONI'S WAVED-FACED and TRICOT COAT INGS, ENGLISH WUITNEYS and BEAVERS, various colors; ENGLISH MELTON'S, OXFORD and BROWN MIXTURES, JOHANNY'S and SIMONI'S CLOTHS and DOE SKINS, CLARET, BROWN and BLACK BEAVERS, for suits. This stock is excellent, and the prices shall suit the times. de 11—ts J. E. DOHERTY. ItST Compound lodlnised Cod Liver Oil FOU GERA'S COMPOUND IODINISED COD LIVER OIL possesses not only all the nourishing proper ties of fresh and ;>ureCOD LIVER OIL, but also the tonic, stimulant and alterative powers of lodine, Bromine and Phosphorous combined, in such proportions as to render it FIVE TIMES STRONGER than any other; saving, therefore, time, money, suffering, and life. For sale by * MEADE & BAKER, Pharmaceutists, de 15—13t corner Franklin and Ninth streets. J. R. BCRRRSS. J. L. POWERS. J. T. TANOBT. .alTßurresn, Powers k Yancey, WHOLESALE OEALEKS IN WHITE GOODS, HOSIERY, FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS. No. 112 Main street, (opstairs,) RICHMOND, VA. * de 11—lm " • - - .■ j WW White Lead and Zinc, jew n..c wuu ««. , jm pATKNT CANg for sale by HARVEYS * WILLIAMS, de 18—lm agents for the manufacturer* \ AT LEVY BROTHERS' you can find a full assortment of Shirtings, Sheetings, Pll low-Case Cotton, Irish Linen, Shirt Bosoms, Eni brolded Collars and Cuffs, Cambric Edges and lo ser tings. Worked Cambric and Dimity Bands; Red, White, Yellow. Grey and Bine Flannel; Cloaks,* Shawls, Blankets. Merinos, Poplins, De laines, Alpacas. Under Shirts for Ladles, High Neck andlLonx Sleeves, and all other styles; French Wove Corsets, all colors, from eighteen to thirty inches; Dress Buttons, Cords, Gimps, he, all to be sold at very low prices. LEVY BROTHERS', deW ____ No. II Main street. FOR SALE, a vary good BILLIARD TABLR-PheUa's Cashfoue. Apply at the %r«d^^ ctoy rrircowA«wir. ! 455K5 ftSKHHSB D 4 T By E. W. Powell, Auctioneer. SALE of bar-room fixtures, LKICOHa. WI«E», HOCBUOLP AMD KITCR? EN FHR»ITtJBB, he. he .-Will be eoUl on FRI DAY, mth Instant, at tl ©»el©ek A. M..at THE OFFICE RMTAUBANT, oollghthstreet, between Msln;and Cary, a ffH assortment of BAR-ROOM PIXTITRBH. wi»W». I-W C U!K»A'v ln ' l *l'r.<( * fnll stock of TUMBUW*. WliE-OLAHSEM. a? t OIL CLOTHS, VASES, PICTURES and WINDOW »HAD» THg D ,-3| ia | o . RlK)Ms contain two CARPETS, two SOFAS, one SILVER PLATED TEA SET. a mil assortment ©f DISHES. PLATES, he., Including everything neeemiary f f , r carrying On a Flrst-claM Restaurant. IN THE BEDROOM will be found one MAHOGANY BEADSTEAD, two MATTRASKKS, one FEATHER BED, 4r., mil set of LINEN and BED CLOTHING. Parties dsslrons of opening a new business can not do better than attend thin sale, an it 1m beliered that no better stand for a Restaurant is now In the market. de J7—ids W~OOD FOR SALE.—We will sollTat New Kent Cnnrthouse, on the FIRST DAY OF JANUARY NEXT, about FOUR THOUSAND CORDS OF PINE WOOD, situated on the Poor house land, near New Kent Courthouse, and with in two and a half miles of a good landing on the Paniunky river. / Tkbrs" : Made known on day of sale. JOHN T. HARRIS, JOHN MAYC, JAMES N. CKDDIff, WM. R. TUNfr. LL, | de2l—2tawtd Overseers of Poor. STRAYED FROM Market, one dark brown or PUPPY ; well-mwm lonj^enamjt*>!• anTblac? nose. A reward of ¥l\ ETDOLLARS will be pai<| andnoc.nestlonsa.ko^ifdeHveredtom.^^ §m 5« at* No. 7 Main street. ITsTRAY.— Came to J house, on the Wetfbam plank* ■ U road, one and a half miles from Efl Richmond, one WHITE-SPOTTED U ~ * COW. The owner will please come and pay charge* and take her away. *^ t der7-at» OATEWOOD TALLEY. SHIPPINO. F OR, NEW YORK.-^The new and ele gant side-wheel ftteainship .**-<*■ SARATOGA, Captain Kixo, will leave her berth at Rockett* SATURDAY at 12 o'clock, M. ra*-aafiSnS9i sengcrs are requested |o be on board prior to that hour. , Freight received all day THURSDAY and FRI- No trans-shipment by this line, as by others, which is so very injurious to cargo. Rates moderate. GARRET F. WATSON. dS 27—4t _ _____ FOR NEW YORK.—The new and ele gant side-wheel Meam*hip AL- BEMARLE, Captain Bockxk. leave her wharf at Roiketts SAT U i: I) A V AFTERNOON at loSHHHSf o'clock. Passengers are requested to be on board prior tojliat hour, de 27—It SAMUEL AYRES k CO., Agents. COAL AND WOOD. T> J. WHITE, BEARER IN AN _IV. TIIRACITE AND BITPMINOPB COAL, con fidently recommends the PHUSNIX RED ASH COAL as superior for cooking aud warming. Try it. Coal kept dry under cover. OSes at S. 11. Owens & Son, No. 80 Main street. Yard, south side the dock. Orders left at Wagner's drug store, corner Sixth and Broad, promptly attended to. de 23—ts _____ IORBERRY. RED ASH, EGG SIZE, J ANTHRACITE COAL—the most superior Coal known for cooking and family use—will be deli vered to buyers at the market price. Coal yard, at Kayo's, corner Cary and Twentv fifth streets. Office,' Bosher's Hall, comer Ninth aud Main streets. 'delft_2w. J. F. OBOROg. o. \v. eewßß. c. H. pans. BOWEN A PAGE, dealers in AN THRACITE COAL, Eighteenth street, south side Dock, Richmond, Va. Best quality of RED and WHITE ASH, LUMP, EGO and STOVE COAL always on hand, and sold by weight. de It—ts WILLIAM H. DAVIS. DEALER IN ANTHRACITE AND BITUMINOUS COALS AND WOOD, Basin Bank, between Ninth aud Tenth streets. de 11—1 ni N~~EW COAL AND WOOD YARD, HORNER OF SEVENTH AND CANAL STREETS.—ANTHRACITE and MIDLOTHIAN COAL and WOOD for sale by BLOOD & PENDLETON. N. B.—Orders promptly filled. de 11—ts ______*___-_*____»_§£&_______ __maii_____i _^a__nMnp#ftn^na__nß v l Office Richmond, Freobriorsburo and) Potom.v Railroad Compart, > Richbord, Ssth December, IMS. ) TjyiNTER ARRANGEMENT. CHA NG E OF SCHEDULE. RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND POTOMAC RAILROAD. On and after this date, (THURSDAY, December JWth, 1465,) the trains on this road will be run as follows : THROUGH MAIL AND PASSENGER TRAINS will leave DAILY, (Sunday nights excepted.) at I A. M. and I P. M. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN willleave DAILY, (Sundays excepted,) atJ.soP. M. THROUGH EXPRESS AND FREIGHT TRAIN will leave DAILY, (Sundays excepted.) at *A. M. Freights received PArLY from • A. M. to 2 P. M. No freights can be carried by Passenger Trains. SAMUEL RUTH, de 2»— tH Superintendent. A. LIPPMANR, W. P. BLI.RRY, BANKERS AND BROKERS, No. 29 BROAD STREET, NKW YoitK. LIPPMANN A ELLERY PURCHASE AND SKLI. OR COMMISSION UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INDEBTED NESS, RAILWAY BONDS AND SHARES, MINING SHARKS, PETROLEUM SHARES, AMERICAN GOLD, INSURANCE AND TELEGRAPH STOCKS. SOUTHERN BANK NOTES BOUGHT AND SOLD, PROMPT ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF BROKERS. RRRWBRRCRS: Mechanics' Backing Association, Ballin & Sander, Burling k Davis, Hoyt, Spraguu k Co., Importers and Traders' Bank, Einstein, Roseiifeld & Co., Waterhousc, Pearl A Co., Ran dolph M. Cooley k Co. de 2*—lm TTULCAN IRON WORKS, CORNER OF, BYRD AND SIXTH STREETS. We are prepared to furnish, at short notice, Bolts. Nuts and Washers, all sizes; Grating and Iroi< Work for honses ; Wrought and Cast Iron Fences, all patterns ; Tobacco Presses and Fixtures com plete ; and Machinery and Blacksmiths' Work gen erally. Steam Engines and Machinery of all kinds repaired on the most rcaso AR _de_2s_ ts ■ BUOOTES, WAGOiw, made arrangements with Archei . Vulcan Iron Works, corner of Dyrd anu streets, by which 1 am enabled to furnish, with m creased facilities, BUGGIES, WAGONS, Ac. <>v the most reasonable terms. My shop, oiiCsfv street, between Seventh and Eighth streets. will|t>o l ' oli ; tinned as heretofore, where the Repairing *»"» Shoeing Business will be conducted. L. Q. LAM DRAM, de 2*—«t Post-oftce Im.r No. »2T. ORNAMENTAL HAIR DRESSER RAPHAEL FERRANDINI, Broad street. be tween Third and Fourth, over D. H. VAIRRTi»»> store, No. 22J, has lust put up a NEW MANUFAC TORY of all kind* of HAIR WORK, and >» pre pared to make everything In the NEWEST STYLss by the Paris Patterns. Ladies' WIGS, FRONT BRAIDS, BANDERY. BACK BRAIDS. CVBIA FKIZETTES, PUFFS and COYLES always on hand, repaired and made to order at short notice and on liberal terms. de 2s<—lt» l\ No. 1 MACKEREL. 25 kite No. 1 MACKEREL, to quarter barrels No. 1 MACKEREL. ' Tv half barrels No. 1 MACKEREL, just received per "Southerner." DANDRIDGB A ANDERSON, do**—ts No. 1« Broad street. _ IhINaVAPPUB CHKBBK AN D i'KK fr SERVED GINGER in store and for sale. DAN DRUM)E A ANDERSON. de 2s—is No. M* Broad street PK RB ON AL. -INFORMATION WANTED of JOHN I'ERRY. a colored boy, about nine years of age, fonasrly slave of Joan MacFarland'of thlaelty. and sold In the summer .'t ls»4, by Mr. Robert H. Davis, of this city, to a gen.- Ileaian ia Alabama Aiyr Information as to hto pre sent wbereaboato will be thankfully received by his mother. Addreea KaTY FERRY; care Mm. A. Neabitt, Richmond, \a • HAY.— A amall lot cholca Northern TIMOTHY, in bales, ** sale low Use «o salt. J. P. OSOROE, Boaher*s Hall, eoraae Mlntk and Mala stasis. eei*-tw _ __ ,_ __ _\SJ& HUNDRKD BARRELS SUPK- U Rioa ahcritiaD jj* co

ilirhnumu gispatdt. TIirIiSDAY DECEMBER W, 18W. TlfK DISPATCH BUILDIKO IS ON OO VI UXOR HTRKBT, NKAU TO MAIN, AND ffßAftaVW OPPOHITR TIIK OLD I>MPATCH t-ORNKK. LATEST NEWS BY MAIL. The Alexandria Riot, fids affair was not so important as the tele naawweaU have induced the public to be neve. A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun rives the particular* as follows : * .. Chrlstmae day in Alexandria was spent in •, very nolsv, and, in some respect*, riotous manner. A disturbance, originating In the alleged defiant bearing of the negroes, a squad ol whom, early in the day. paraded the streets W ith droves and anna, shouting and asserting their eooaMty with the whites, aroused the in dignation of one or two parties of young men of the town. A fight with the negroes was the resattt One bar-room, frequented only by colored people, was torn out by the whites, I and a pretty smart skirmish was fought, in which tire-arms were used on both sides, and soot* \ cry hard blows administered. Several « h / Unrsena were wounded by tire-arms and beaten, and two negroes are reported killed. A very goodly nnmber on both sides have bruised face*, and bear other evidences of a reneral free tight. Towards afternoon, how ••'..t. aniel wan restored, with the aid of the I 'rutted States troops there stationed, whose assistance was invoked by tho Mayor of the ~-iv. Exaggerated reports have gone abroad hi regard to the matter, magnifying the ex it -in of the conflict and the number of persons killed, but the mortality appears to have been confined to the killing of one negro, and, per haps, th" fatal wounding of another.'' m 1% ihrre any Prospect or a War with France? This question may be bettor answered by W. H Sward Uian by any one else: and he does so, we tain it, in the following editorial article ia the New York Time-it. That paper argues earnestly in declaring: Neither in the message of President John son, ia the diplomatic correspondence of Sec retary Seward, in the War and Navy Depart ment reports, nor in any of the other official documents recently given to the country, do they find the least encouragement given to any one of their schemes, or the least prospect held out of their being treated with anything but reprobation. In treating of our controversies with other Powers, the President was careful to adopt a tone at once vigorous and concilia tory. So far as was necessary, our relations with other Powers were commented upon; but ia regard to none of them was a word used in dicating that any of our controversies were of such a character as to require war or menace I for a solution. He appreciates too profoundly the natural position, necessities and spirit, to speak otherwise : and while the report of the Secretary of War shews the immense amount of military material we have on hand, and the facility with which armies could be raised in caseof emergency, it also shows what energe tic measures of a pacific character have been carried eat." The New York /feast evidently regards the above as Mr. Seward's views ; for it thus -;>< ,iUs of the Mexican question : -3lr. Seward may mean well in his Mexi can diplomacy, but we cannot discharge our mind of the suspicion that he is preparing to compromise American honor in that delicate negotiation. We have an instinctive aversion to the arts of diplomatic intrigue ; and when a Secretary of State shuttles and temporizes, we instantly apprehend some concession dis creditable to the dignity of the nation. "We perform a friendly office for Mr. Se ward when we admonish him that this people will not be trifled with in the Mexican busi ness. The Monroe doctrine is a sacred tradi tion of Amorican*history : and dear to the heart of the nation is "the resolve that the American continent shall be reserved as a theatre for the development of republican in stitutions. If he would consult the security of his own position, and his reputation in his tory as an American statesman, he should at once interpose with some practical exertion of diplomacy to effect an abandonment of Mex ico by the adventurers who have usurped pos sessioa and dominion of that splendid em pire." Washington Item*. THE WniTE HOUSE. It being Cabinet day, visitors kept away from the Executive mansion. Preparations are being made to facilitate the ingress and egress of visitors to the New Years levee. Workmen are engaged preparing a temporary outlet from one of the window's of the East Room, so as to give an easy means of retiring. The covering for the hall carpet is being laid, and the new curtains for the East Room are expected in tune to be suspended by that day. It is to be hoped that relic hunters will leave knives and scissors at home, and not mutilate the now curtains. PESATOR BCRRRR'S ATTACK OX THE PRESIDENT. Several of the New England Republican newspapers disclaim any responsibility for Mr. Stunner's white-washing speech—among them the Hartford Courant, warmly. THE 18871 JOINED. We have the programme announced simul taneously at New York by Mr. Greeley, and at Washington by General Banks, that the coercive power of the Government is to be exercised upon ihe Southern States until they shall concede the elective franchise to the ne f. r ro. We may regard the issue [between these men and President Johnson] as fairly joined after these announcements. Henceforth the policy of conciliation towards the President by Mr. Greeley, and those whom he repre sents, means that conciliation wlfich shall constrain the Pr«sident to abandon the bul warks of the Constitution, for the defence of which he has arrayed himself; and it does not at all mean a conciliation which looks to any abatement of their demands.— Sun. RECONSTRUCTION. The Provisional Governor of Florida will be ordered to surrender his authority to the le "ally constfta ted government of that State when the Legislature meets and acts, if not before. In Florida and Texas only the Presi dent now maintains the provisional govern ment. The government of the latter has not been re-organized, and consequent!}' the pro visional government is retained. THE FENIANS. In Washington, as elsewhere, the recent troubles are injuring the Fenian Societies. several meetings, without results, have lately scan held here. annacf of thieves. Michael Holland and Thomas Collier were arrested for entering the store of Mr. C. Her man. About four hundred dollars' worth of me stolen goods were secured. The prisoners were committed for court. r SENTENCED. lathe Criminal Court, Hy. Hawkins and wiluaai Tyler, convicted to-day of larceny, were each sentenced one year to penitentiary. feorge H. Welger, convicted of petit larceny, MX months to jail. * orricaaa who can't tare the oath. An, ong the oflicers of the Treasury Depart i -nt W ho ure unable to take the oath of ooice are James M. Matthews* collector of l ' n *wias at Tappahannock, Va., and Gordon 'ona, surveyor of customs at Ycocoraico, Va. ajar Annua affair. •olont-i Richard Dunbar was stabbed on' '"••-•lav by James McGuire, formerly his !' r *, who was in turn knocked down by the 1 stand. lacanaea or thk cattle nanoa. The United States Consul, writing to the (l- » Apartment from Manchester, under ,1 ,'* °i •'eceaaher wtb, 1865, says : "Since the •mi u, J'.* a *t dispatch on the subject of the i■)•..• ~ ' l aKll<i the deaths have rapidly in to ii ' *** whole number of cases reported ( «"'• authorities up to the close of last week kiluii ' of tuWM S IMA) died, and 10,700 were "'Hi ? *hpa suffering with the disease. The 4 ,„„, *m_ enem reported last week was nearly in* v '"* e *ect figures are, for the week end- W.r ~v, * r,R ' 2 -*»; for the week ending e*n2rj*a & &** ; for the Wt * k * ndiu * Ye ' nUfOl OF THE MEXICAN WAR. "»• tKC il ma y not **» generally known that «« the ,nu * cannon over the main entrance 'as aooT Z ..* w,,art "»««t were taken from over ■•*• iatb. «. r * c tP*to»» room of the royal pa «»l*r'«lil 8& of ** xk » wh «n tha* city was n-Md,.;.: 1 •?**!* Scott. Tho same palatial °° W " lr<,lli b Y th « Emperor j KKROVAL Or MUHT-SRIPH. I with orders issued by CSom aoui^ u SW> ■Prealdant of Un/Light. 1 ' • teSr th * "fhtreaeeU belonging to the wand Lower Ifcdar Points, iuttfePoto • mac river, hare been withdrawn from their stations tor the winter. Due notice will be given of their replacement. PARDONS. '* thT om^r^Att tor v***™ at tne omce of the Attorney-General has very nftvVuTiLn 1 Abont nundiSd va XSLf!r«SS fo ? were received thia ?fMr'iS A «*»«ttl»»a. among them that WmS r.i*'. I ™?' «-Unlted States Senator. are M l "* wanted, and I?J? y « a \ of ! hom are t0 citlaens of Texas, the other States having received pardon for most of their people who applied for amnesty. I- I? ft f e yet M v«rnl thousand applications on file, however, many of whloh will not be disposed of for some time. HPEARER COLFAX NOT AN ASPIRANT. Hon. Schuyler Colfax has written a letter to the editor of the Valparaiso (Indiana) Repub lic, saying that he is not a candidate for Uni ted state* Senator, to succeed Mr. Lane If he remains in public life he prefers service in the House. MEXICO. The old story of the failure to elect anew President in Mexico on the 13th of November and the consequent continuance of Juarez in office, is again the theme of newspaper com ment—this time to say that President Juarez and General Ortega have not quarreled, and that the latter will submit gracefully td the determination of the former, and continue, as hitherto, to uphold, in the field and cabinet, the integrity of the Republic. NORTH CAROLINA. The Law condemning free negroes to be sold for certain crimes has been set aside by order of General Crooks, two negroes having lately been convicted under it. The sheriffs have been instructed, by order of the President, not to enforce the collecting or the tax levied by the Constitutional Con vention. This action has been procured by the merchants interested, who had already been taxed for the same purpose by the Fede ral authorities. THE SOUTHERN CONORF.SSMEN.. There is no truth in the report that the Southern members elect held a caucus a few days ago and resolvad to go home and remain there until after the 4th of March next. Most of these Southern Congressmen have gone home to spend the holidays, and intend-re turning in January to prosecute their claims for seats in Congress. From the tone of the leading men in both Houses just before the adjournment, there is reason to believe that the Tennessee Senators and Representatives will be admitted to seats before the Ist of February, and there is good reason to believe that most of the Representatives of the other Southern States will be admitted within a very short time. The opinion is gaining ground that the credentials of the claimants for seats from the Southern States should be referred to the Committee on Elections, and there disused of without the incumbrance and weight of the loads of reconstruction reso lutions offered, and stump-speaking boiled doum yet to bo pn edited by members of Congress.— Qn respondents Warn Turk Times. PROMOTIONS. General T. K. Smith, Colonels J.J. Dana A. H. Perry, C. Card, and Major M. Amosn hate each been promoted by one grade. GOVERNMENT HORSES. The Quartermaster-General has ordered of ficers of that Department ifot lo seize animals bolonging to the Government which, in cer tain Southern States, have been, by due autho rity of military commanders, placed in charge Of farmers aud planters to be recruited and (used for a time in saving the crops in districts •vastated by military operations. •to BE SOLD. It is stated that the Secretary of War has dered the Quartermaster's Department to sell, at public sale, the Government buildings erected during the rebellion for the accommo dation of troops, stores, &c. THE FREEDMK.V IMPROVING. The Chairman of the South Carolina dele- j gation to the President declares his belief that emancipation has already increased the self- j respect of the negroes ; and many very promi- ' neut planters, hitherto successful hi tl eir ' business, are of opinion that the negroes, if i properly paid and well treated, will work un der the new system. JUDGE CATRON'S SUCCESSOR. The question of an appointment io till the vacancy in the United States District Judge ship, occasioned by the death of Judge Catron, having given rjse to recent speculation, it is an opinion that the appointment belongs to the South, and that it will for a time be held in abeyance. RAID TO BE MADE ON MOIi.MO.MSM. Mormonism looms up as the next hobby be fore the country. Old army officers who have served on the plains, and who have been brought in contact with the people of Salt Lake City, are besieging the President with suggestions and plans for the employment of our military force against the Latter Day Saints, in default of an opportunity for their employment against Maximilian and Na poleon . . m [General Augur's order forbidding army offi cers serving in the Department of Washington from visiting the city without permission ; the petitions circuited among non-voters in favor of universal or negro suffrage; the arsenal ex plosion investigating board; the committees remaining in session ; and the North Carolina pardons recently granted ; are again brought up and noticed in the Washington correspond ence of our exchanges. Having published all these items of news already, we shall be ex cused for omitting them this morning.—Dis patdi.] . Danger of Too Much Cotton being Raised. Our readers will share with us the surprise and pleasure with which we read the follow ing paragraphs from the Montgomery, Ala., Ledger. It surely is good news to us to hear that, so far from the cotton crop proving to be a fail ure next year, the only danger against which it is thought necessary to warn the planters is an over-crop. "The mania for greenbacks and the high price that cotton has been lately bringing, we fear will induce the planters of the South to put too much land in cotton next year. The ordinary calculations of prudence and sound reasoning should premonish them against such a policy. Why is it that cotton sells at such enormous prices as now ? Plainly because of its scarcity. And the price will inevitably decline as the production increases. Messrs. Neill, Brothers & Co,, of New Orleans, weU known for the ac curacy of their statistics regarding cotton, es timate tho present stock of cotton in the Uni ted States, old and new crop, at something over two million bales. If this be true, which we do not doubt, a large crop next year, say four million bales, would unquestionably bring down the price to ante-war rates. On the other hand, a crop of half that amount would probably* not materially decrease the price. Would it not, then, be better for the people of the' Sou tit to raise only two million bales, which would bring them as much money in the markets of the world as four millions ? and, in doing this, plant largely in the cereals. With half the.amount of land planted, half the labor, half the yield, and a two-fold price, they would have abundant supplies of food • grain crops, while with a full crop of cot • they would have short home supplies of food and grain crops, and with a small price for the cotton, its proceeds would be consumed in the purchase of necessary supplies. r: A Miraculous Escape—Bishop Rosecran* Shot at and Slightly Wounded.—On Satur day evening last, Bishop Rosecrans (brother of General Rosecrans) left the Cathedral about 9 o'clock for the purpose of going to his home, at the Catholic Seminary, near Sedamsville. He had left orders with his servant to have his carriage at the Cathedral at 10 o'clock, but being ready to go home before that time, con cluded to walk. Just after having passed the track of the O. k M. railroad, on the Sedams ville pike, he was accosted by two men, who demanded his money. He made no reply, but hastened his pace into a run. One of the men then drew a pistol and fired at him, the ball taking effect in the left leg, just above the knee. Even this Mid not stop the Bishop, who suc ceeded hi making good his escape. The wound, upon examination, proved to be merely one of the flesh, and, although painful, is by no means serious. No clue has yet been obtained to the perpetrators of the outrage.—Cincin nati Gazette. Arrival op the Nkebv.—Captaiu W. W. Zimmerman arrived In this city yesterday, from Richmond, having under his care thirty one disabled Confederate soldiers, belonging to the old brigades of Stafford and Hays. They were taken charge of temporarily by the Rev. James Sheeran.— Sew Orleans True Delta, l«f*. A Richmond-hound Schooner Disabled.- From the Baltimore Am we get the following: Schooner Mary A., of Baltimore, (so reported,) from Boston for Richmond, has been towed Into Edgartown by steamer Manohansett. Una. J. lW HV Carry TheSelma(Ab) Messenger h*s theaubjolned remarks concerning this distinguished gentle man, who la well known to the whole country, and especially to the Richmond people: " We learn with sincere pleasure that this re spected gentleman, has aasnmed the duties of the Presidency ottKoward College, at Marion, Alabama. ■ "As a citisen, Mr. Curry has ever stood high in his community. As a member of Con- ' areas, and in all his public career as a politician. he was able, incorruptible and patriotic. And now, as a minister pf the Gospel and andnstruc- ! tor of youth, we may expect to see his brilliant, talents and eminent virtues employed more 1 directly than before in the service of his conn try . It is one of the advantages of revolutions, that while they overthrow and destroy many fictitious reputations, they only serve to bring the labors of the pure and the good into more direct subservience to the wants of their fel low-men. Had we been successful in gaining the independence of our country, many able men won Id have been swallowed up in the vortex of public life who wiU now spend their exalted abilities in preparing another genera-' tlbn for a better life. Of this number we may safely say are General Robert E. Lee and the Hon. J. L. M. Curry." A Dehperatr Encounter witb a Bcrular.— On Saturday night, Mr. Francis Smith, a pro ! vision dealer of New York, was robbed and j I shot by a burglar, who, with blackened face and disguise, entered his dwelling, tore the clothing from the bed in which the merchant and his wife slept, and secured a package of money, containing one thousand two hundred and twenty dollars, with which he was escap ing when Mr. Smith seized hold of him, and a deadly straggle ensued. Both men tusseled with the utmost desperation, and at a moment when Mr. Smith, by a hercnlean effort, suc ceeded in raising the ruffian from his feet, the latter drew a revolver and discharged three barrels of it at him in rapid succession, two bullets taking effect in. the body. Thus disa bled, Smith sank upon the floor, whilst his as sailant, with extraordinary agility, sprang out of the window, reached a piazza or shed, and then jumped a distance of some fifteen or twenty feet, and escaped. Mr. Smith's con dition is considered very critical. i Terrible Explosion—Five Children Killed-nd Two Men Scalded.—The Peoria Transcript learns from the route agent on the Toledo, Peoria and Western railroad that the boiler attached to the foundry and ma chine shop owned by Charles Knowlton, at Logansport, Ind., exploded on the 15th in stant, instantly killing five children and bad ly scalding two of the employees of the shop, named Wilkinson and Edgington. The boiler was blown eighty-three yards from the founda tion, and totally wrecked the building. Three • of the children killed belonged to the engineer of the shop. They were warming themselves by the furnace at the time of the explosion. One of them was thrown across the street against a stone building and badly mutilated ; another was thrown across the canal, and a third was found in the middle of the street. ' Bloody Settlement of ax Old Feud is j Jackson Countt, Florida.—A serious shoot -1 ing affair occurred at Neely's store, in Jack- | son county, on Wednesday, 29th alt. The par ties concerned were two men by the name of j Williams, and one named Clare, on one side, and two Hams, father and son, on the other. I j The cause was an old fend existing for some j ; time. For the purpose of settlement they met | I at the precinct on election day, armed with ri- j ! ties and double-barreled guns. At the first fire, ! one of the Williams was killed, and Ham, Sr., ' firing at the other brother, Newton Williams, I missed his aim, the ball unfortunately taking ; effect in the body of a Baptist preacher, named j Grantham, and indicting what is believed to be a mortal wound. Meanwhile, the younger , Ham was shot down, and his father, standing I over him, defended his body with a clubbed, j but empty gun. While thus engaged, Newton i Williams approached, and firing one barrel i j with fatal effect, into the breast of the father, ! I turned and discharged the other through the i head of the prostrate and disabled son. This I ended the difficulty. Newton "Williams re mained on the ground nearly all the day, as sisted in the burial of his brother, and defied arrest. Next day, Captain Rawn, of the Seventh Infantry, in command at Mariauna, with a file of men, proceeded to the spot, and arrested Williams at his own house. Clare, at last ac counts, was still at large.— Quincy Ctmmon w* a lift. Arson and Attempt to Kill, in South ampton County.—Last Thursday night there was a daring attempt to kill Mr. Edward Cloyd, a respectable citizen, residing in the vicinity of Branchville. Some unknown per sons went to his house in the night, during his absence, and set fire to his stable. It was soon discovered by the servants on the premises, one of whom ran out in order to put out the fire and save the building. He was fired on, and deemed it prudent to return to his quar ters. Another then went out, and he was also fired on by the depredators. Neither, however, sustained any injury, the balls having missed I their marks. It is surmised by the neighbors ! that it was the intention of the desperadoes to kill Mr. Cloyd. Both of his horses were lost. I We advise the citizens of Southampton to hold a public meeting, and send a committee to Richmond, to Governor Peirpoint, and re quest that they be permitted to raise a com pany of one hundred men, or more if neces sary, for the purpose of protecting themselves against a repetition of such outrages.—Nor folk Virginian. y' Riot in Portsmouth.—-Our sister city, Portsmouth, was the scene of a serious riot on Christmas morning about 10 o'clock. The fight commenced on the corner of Crawford and High streets, between a lot of white boys and the colored people. Stones, brick and missiles darkened the air, and several persons were seriously injured. After awhile, the row became general, and fire-arms were used freely. A boy by the name of Richard Done gan was shot through the left breast with a pistol ball, and a man named Duffy was shot in the arm.. Officer Harrison, of the police, was hit with a brick, and a negro man, said to be the ringleader in the riot on the part of the colored people, was shot severely in several j plaoes. At last accounts there was no hope for his recovery. The riot was suppressed by the military and city police. A number of colored men were arrested by the military for persistently refusing to leave the street. It was rumOred that several persons were killed, but we could not trace further inform ation than that given above, which can he relied upon as correct.— St,rfolh Post. Niuht Police Assaulted by Neoroes.—On Sunday night, officers John Murphy, Baker Ward and Thomas Smith were called up by T. It. Page, colored man, who keeps a grocery on the corner of Upper-Union and Bute streets, to take a negro out of his store, for disturbing the peace. Officer Smith entered the store and took the man out, and just at the corner of Union street he broke loose from officer Smith and took leg bail out Upper-Union street, the officer after him. The negro jumped a fence, but the officer kept on his trail. Officers Ward and Murphy followed out Union street and cut through an alley to cut the man off from Hawk street. When the officers got into the alley, they found they were flanked on both sides by a gang of negroes, armed with clubs and brickbats, and in attempting to fight their way out the narrow alley, were knocked down and both beat senseless. The alarm soon spread that the niggers had "riz," whereupon the old United, under Captain Lakin, turned out about forty mem bers, and offered their services to assist the police in quelling any disturbance. Officers Boufanti and Merchant were at the scene of action, but tne perpetrators of the assault upon Ward and Murphy had " took out/ They will all be arrested and turned over to the Freedmen's Court for trial. Ward and Murphy are doing weU.— Sorfulk Day Book. Oil Wells ir Tennessee—Oil Reached at Twelve Feet, in Franrlin Copnty.—We yes terday met General Milroy, from whom we learn that a company had been boring for oil on Marrowbone creek, about twenty-five miles from this city, and that they had "struck ile " in large quantities at a distance of three hundred and seventy-two feet. The well is a flowing one, and the parties are almost insane with their success. We did not ascertain the number of barrels per day which come from the well, but the quantity was large. Another company "struck He" at a distance of twelve and a half feet, on Rock creek, in Franklin county, a day or two since, and others are boring in tha vicinity. There appears to be no end to the oil in this State, and now that It is no longer encumbered by slavery, its mineral resources will be developed until it will be the richest section of the Union.— Sash ville Union. New Lirr or Steamers —Two new propel lers, the P. V. Brady and A. Brearly, have been put upon the route between Baltimore and Petersburg, designing to make weekly trips, leaving each end of the route every Sa turday. Baltimore seems to appreciate the im portance of encouraging trade with the South, md the business men of that cjtjr latent freely la providing means of transportation. I A Orators Law CUan f* Phases.—Neat I tee the decision ot the First Chamber, which arlons in its way. A rich publican has a ,to whom he is devotedly attached. The ia, however, consumptive, and tenderly ched by the father, who gives np his trade evote himself entirely to the patient. In middle of the night of 2d of October, the ng men, seised with a sudden paroxysm, ires before the father can call for assistance, tho latter, overcome by grief and terror, a dead by his side, having ruptured a ves it the heart. Who shall say which of the died first, the father or the son 7 le question would be of no Importance to widow, but there ia a certain oyster girl nglng to the establishment who brings yard her claim, as mother of the natural d belonging to the young man, and duly I gniaed by him, to the whole of the fortune ' by the father. Thereupon loud and long i mltatlons are held among the members of family. The case Is worth consideration, ; property left being over £30,000. If Le- ' re the elder died first, the younger Lef re wan his heir: if the younger died first, could have succeeded to the property, •! eh must then be shared with the' widow j *etre and her second son. The supposition l ac doctors, for no proof, possibly given, i nnded on medical experience, and declares I probability to be in favor of the prior h of the father, who, seized with horror at ! tight of his dying son,ruptured a vessel in ! act of calling for help, and died suddenly, while the younger patient, who had been ill, I was most likely, for some time, in the agonies ! of death. The consequence was, a decision in favor of the illegitimate child, who thus be eosnea flgst heir to the property, while the widow Lefretre is compelled to accept the por- Hon which the law allows her. The trial was j curious for the ingenuity of argument dis played by the lawyers'orPboth sides, and for the depth of reasoning exhibited by the learned doctors. It will reckon among the remarkable trials of the day, and serve as precedent to other cases of the kind. The death of the mother and infant in child-birth has often given cause for inquiry of this nature, but this is the first time that the case of father and son has been brought before the tribunals. II Utter. RTrßnx Redivivus.— The romantic days ! ck Turpin, Claude Duval and others of ilk are being revived on the Pacific coast, and highway robbery is of frequent occur rence. A few weeks since a stage was stopped about one mile from Virginia City, Nevada, according to the old rules of the road. An obstruction was placed on the highway, and ! as the stage came up, the postillion received orders to "halt." He did so; a cocked mus-i ket was pointed at his head; and others of the j gang made the passengers get out and stand in I a row on the wayside. Men kept guard over them with loaded pistols, while others re- i lieved them of watches, money and other va- : luables. The thieves got about fifteen thou- j sand dollars in cash, besides six gold watches j and several diamond jewels. A lady in the coach was. not molested, for the leader of the j gang said he would " scorn to rob a woman." Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express was robbed ; the bullion was thrown away but the coin was ! appropriated. After the.rascals had got all that was to be ''■ had, the stage was allowed to proceed on its j journey. One of the men robbed was a Bos ton merchant, who was out in Nevada on business. He will doubtless think it a rough j country. From various parts of the State, too, we hear stories of men being robbed by highwaymen. In the southern portion of the State there have been gangs of these knights of the road roaming about, committing all sorts of depredations. They defy the anthori- 1 ties, for, mounted on good horses, that have been stolen, they can swoop down on the i highways, do what they wish, and get back to their mountain retreats before the officers can start after them. One of the most noto rious desperadoes that has been in this j State since the days of Joaquin—his name was j Henry—was recently killed in San Bernardino j county. He was a bloody monster, and had i murdered a great many men in California. A sheriff's posse caught him by strategy, and dispatched him without any ceremony. — A Si.vori.AK Divorce and Bioamy Case.—A i singular divorce and bigamy case has receutly i occurred in California. A man, named John B. Robinson, formerly a banker, had tried to get a divorce from his wife, Kate, in a San ! Francisco court. Not succeeding, he sent a written statement of his case to a Salt Lake court. Without hearing any evidence, with out any publication of the matter being had, j withoutcither party to the suit being within '• one thousand miles of Salt Lake at any time during the pendency of the suit, the Probate Ooart over there granted the divorce. Robin son married a woman named Laura Hatch, in this place, when he got the divorce. His first wife was living at Georgetown, D. C, wheii the second marriage took place. She went oat there and had Robinson arrested for bigamy. An examining magistrate dismissed thecom plaint on the ground that Robinson thought ho was doing no wrong. Robinson, however, i is not yet clear of the meshes of the law.— j The Grand Jury will have the matter before them at their next sitting. If the courts sus tain a divorce granted in ibis manner, there! will be nothing binding in the marriage rcla- i tion, and discontented husbands and wives can ! get rid of each other without the least difi culty and at trifling expense. If tho laws of the State in which they reside happen to be too stringent, they have only to write to Brig ham Young's courts that they wish a divorce, and the divorce is forthcoming as soon as it I can be transmitted. - j New Oklean< Looking Civ—A New Orleans letter says ; "Since I last saw it, in April last, the Crc aoent City has prospered greatly. Then, the principal streets were half filled with vehicles, ! the majority of which were ornamental; now, they are three-fourths filled with vehicles i which are chiefly useful. Then, there wore '' plenty of single rooms to let in all the hotels, and plenty more not occupied ; now, there are three new hotels, aud no single room to be got in any of them. Then, there were steamboats at her wharves from the Mississippi and Ohip i alone; now, they are crowded with boats j from the Red, the Arkansas, the Yazoo, and other rivers and bayous too numerous to j mention. Then, she had two regular, lines of i ocean steamers; now, there are seven, em- • ploying from three to nine steamers each. Yesterday, (I choose at random,) nineteen steam vessels cleared from her wharves, two of them being ocean steamers. Besides these, there was a large number of sailing vessels, j and many others, both steam and sailing, from ! Lakeport and Hickoxs Landing, on Lake Pontch art rain, of which I take no account. The advertisements of steam and sailing yes- j sels that are U> leave the city within five days I fill six closely-printed columns in the daily I Picayune. The number of steamships in port this morning is fifteen ; the number of ships, nineteen, besides small vessels and river steam boats innumerable. For two miles and a halt* on one side of " the Father of Waters" the ) banks are thickly lined with boats, that cans- | lessly agitate his myriad tributaries, and with ships that go down to the great deep, and their mast-heads are brilliant with the streaming ensigns of many nations." A Scrap for the Historian—While Gene- \ ral Butler is writing his reply to General I Grant, let him not forget to insert a conversa tion between himself and an able ofllcer which is not unknown in army circles. • An expedition was planned against Rich mond. Butler observed to the proposed leader, I "You must leave nothing of Richmond." "Do you mean, seriously, destroy the city T" "Yes, ! and have the ground plowed up." The officer addressed replied, "I am not the man for the j expedition." "Yes, you are : you are just the man." "There must be, according to num. bers, at least one thousand children, one thou sand aged aud decrepit persons, and one thousand women big with child. These help less persons must all perish if I fire the city, and, setting aside all promptings of humanity, I do not care to go down to posterity with j that load of infamy upon me." •• Better go down that way than not go at all." "Baby" Bates, the biggest man out of won, left this place for his home, on Big Sandy, on Wednesday Last. He is twenty eight years old, seven feet high, weighs three hundred aud fourteen pounds, and has a foot ! fourteen inches long. He was in the Confede- I rate service during the war, and although as easy to hit as a barn door, escaped, we believe, ' without a scratch. — Virginian. Abingdon, Va. The child of Watchman Miller was-accident ally shot on Christmas morning, by a little ne- j gro boy, with a pistol. The little darkey was j almost frightened to death at the horror of be ing hung. The wound of the child, though serious, is not considered dangerous.— Sorfolk May Book. v William H. McOa«erty, Esq., Superintend ent of the Orange and Alexandria railroad, has resigned. It is also said that the road on the parr of the State of Virginia is to pass into new hands. General Curtis addressed the freedmen of Lynchburg last Sunday night, giving them the nana! good advice whlchthat class so per sistently refuse *o act upon. , | ASSOCIATED PKIM PIBPATCHIfI. . j General Grant's Visit to the ftle Cfraaae \ Pareen Warranto - Rtcepdan, ay Frtajasnt Jebnssn, er General Talgar, Minister Arena I Celnaaein. Wasrir«*tor, December 27.~1t has been | stated that General Grant Is about to visit the ; Rio Grande. This is not true, however, as he ! will not extend his visit beyond New Orleans, j i • For the llrst time since the surrender of Lee's j army, no pardon warrants were issued by the j Attorney-General to-day. Very few appllca j tions are now presented. The President is en ergetically engaged -Hi disposing of all cases. General Talgarwas to-day received by the ! | President as Minister from Columbia. He i stated that his Government was solicitous to j j foster and encourage friendly relations, bind j ing it to the United States. "The President re ! clprocated the expressions of friendship by him I expressed. _ | I Arrival or the Steamship City ef Washington. j from Liverpool. Nkw Yorr, December 27—The steamship i City of Washington, from Liverpool 13th mi i stan t and Queenstowu 14th, has arrived. The 1 following is a summary of the general news: Governor Eyre, of Jamaica, has been sus- i peuded from the exercise of his functions i I pending the official inquiry into the recent in- : | surrection, and Sir Henry Slorr has been ap- ; I pointed, temporarily, in his place. At the Fenian Court, on the 12th instant, j Q'Donnovan occupied the whole day in his own defence. He was insolent, and sought to | exhaust the Court. A letter received in Liverpool confirms the | statement that Stephens, the Fenian Head j Centre, is in Paris. The London Observer says that Napoleon is apprehensive that Maximilian will follow his Empress to Europe, and has prevailed upon the Mexican Minister at Paris to proceed to Mexico and endeavor to dissuade Maximilian I from abdicating. * j • Loxnow, December 14.—ODonnovan was ! convicted of Feniahism and sentenced to penal | servitude for life. <" Piracy is increasing to an alarming extent in 1 China. It'is reported that France has given England j six months' notice to terminate the existing I treaty, because of the strict formalities re -1 quired before French offenders are given up. COMMERCIAL AXO FINANCIAL. ' Liverpool, December 13.—Cotton—the sales lof three days, including "Wednesday, were j j 37,000 bales, of which 13,000 were to specula ; tors and exporters. The market manifested a j strong upward tendency. American is %d. | dearer ahace Friday. Flour is inactive and prices unchanged. Wheat in limited demand. Corn flat, in some instances 3d. lower. Lard and produce quiet—prices unchanged. Southern Immigrants in Brazil. t Nv.w York, December 26.—Information from ! Brazil has been received that the American : immigrants, chiefly Southerners, represented |by Colonel Wood, have selected a site for a i town near Ragnora. There is expected a flow !of immigration from the late Confederate ' States. The Steamship Idaho Ashore at Barnegat. New York, December 27.—The steamship | Idaho, hence for Mobile, is ashore at Barne i gat, full of water. The crew landed safely. i With favorable weather, part of the cargo j will be saved. : Fighting Between the Indians aud Whites in Arizona. Sax Francisco, December 26.—Advices from ' Arizona represent constant fighting there be- J tween the Indians and whites. Twenty-eight ; soldiers sent out Ist November are missing. i New York Markets. New York, December 27.—Flour has ad f vanced o@lOc. ; Southern, *9@*lj 23. Wheat j and corn firm. Beef quiet. Pork steady. Lard j firm. Whisky dull at #2.28. Cotton firm; ; sales 16,000 bales at 30c.@32c. Sugar and coffee j steady. Naval stores dull. Gold, 145*. Baltimore, December 27.—Flour quiet; ; Howard StreettSuperfiue, $S.62@S. 73. Wheat— | receipts limited. Corn and provisions dull. I | Seeds and oats steady. Whisky very dull at : *2.30. INTELLIGENCE. MINiATtfEE ALMANAC-Decerrkr 2>S 1865. j Sun rises 7 171 Moon sets, morn.... 3 00 S "" _&_••••-■'•••• jj gj High water 101 PORT OF RICHMOND, DecemherVv, lWs. ~ ARRIVED. i Steamer Lady Lang, Blanchard, Washington, i Government ordnance. | Steamer Exchange, Young, Fortress Monroe, ; Oovernment ordnance. ; Steamer M. Martin, Livingston, Norfolk, United ! Mates mail, merchandise and passengers, Ha»kins ; k Briugford. j SAILED. Steamer City of Kichmond, Stranahan, Norfolk. United States mail, merchandise and passengers, I Haskins k Bridgford. -■—-,— Steamer O. B. If atchins. Guv, City Point. seams*- I j ers in tow, Virginia Towing cTompanv. i Steamer Norfolk, Vance, Philadelphia, ruer- r | chandise and passengers, K. H. Dibrell. ! .Steamer Exchange, Young, Fortress Monroe, I • Government orders. Schooner Elite, Woolford, Baltlatore, mcrc-han- ! ■ awe, A. Millspaugh. MKMORA.VDCM. 1 Reported, through the agents, that the SChosSMMJ : Mary A, from Boston, with assorted cargo, bound for this port, was towed by the steamer 3fonohasset I into Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, one hundred : and fifty miles from Boston. No further particu- I lars were learned by the agents. 1 B^n *«MHßaaianHM aHHaß^BHHMMM ,^__ DENTISTRY. D'k. JOHN —— * SURGEON DENTIST, | (fpr many years associated with Dr. John G. I Wayt.) would respectfully inform his old patrons, j and all others who may need his services, that in | consequence of the destruction of his office by the great Ore, he has opened an office at his residence, lon Fourth street, between Broad and Marshall. | where he can be found at all hours. Artificial i Teeth inserted on gold, silver and vulcanite. The j highest price paid for old Geld Plate. j dv27—«m DR. GEORGE B. STEEL, DENTAL SURGEON. (Office on Main, between Seventh and Eighth streets, Aye doors above Spotswood Hotel.) RICHMOND, VA., thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed iipon him in the past, respectfully informs his | mends and the public that he can still be found at ! his old stand, prepared with every facility to per form all operations in DENTISTRY uj-il'untly and iin the best manner. ARTlnotau i*.. H inserted i upon GOLD, SILVER or VULCANITE. de tl-lm GEORGE B. STEEL v Dentlst. HPHB NATIONAL EXPRESS AND A TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.-One-third of the capital stock of this Company having been K&fflW-JE - ONE »UM>RED THOUSAND I DOLLARS of the same having been paid up, the undersigned call for a general meeting of the ; Stockholders of said Company, for the purpose of ! effecting an organization under the amended ; charter, to beheld at Richmond, Va, onTURH i DAY, the 16th of January, IMS. A full attendance U desired. J. B. JOHNSTON, CHARLES W. PURCELL. L. W. GLAZEBROOK. WO. HARM AN. _ v 1 HUGH W. SHEFFEY. Ri< umo.su, December is, ia«S. " FORM OF PROXY. Know all men by these preaente. That the sub scriber, being stockholder In the NATIONAL EX PRESS COMPANY, do hereby constitute aad ap poiut i , true and lawful attorney and proxy, to represent each of us in all general meeting* of the stockholders of said Company held within six months from and after date thereof, when we are not personally preaeut or-represented by some other prosy, wRh fall power and authority, at •neb general meeting., to give such vote orvoW and to de such other act or acts, as sash of us could glvsordoaaa we wire •onirm wbaU ; ver vote or votes, set or acts, oar said SSSESW* &s!*?* !*!• er do- for as la parsa- ofthe authority hsieby.ecsu*arred upon hint. I Witness nans and seal this dayof . one thousand «i c ht hundred aad -T* fasti: _. fsiAi..] dsl»-tdm r * Etm*&pmQ,ißm».' --oH*B9»tj«a»wiirT i«l»€T. . J?** l J 4ct< — Onsxiai "imn Trio to the Bio n ~, fUn^sa/jAr ■■!■#■■■ «kiatnn |fcg ajgafj ajt. • The Secretary of the Treasury v preparm* bills in conformity with his jreconuasadathms to Congress, which he will aeon sand to tho Waya and Means Committee for their ana sideration. A paragraph from Washington, published in n paper of yesterday morning, states that General Grant will sail immediately after the holidays, In the flagship of the Gulf squadron, i for the Rio Grande, and that Commodore j Wlnslow has nailed in tho Champion, via Now | Orleans, leaving his flagship behind for the ' General. This is one of a class of a paragraphs sent from here from time to time, which, taken to gether, are intended to create aa impression ; that the Lieu tenant-General intends to go at once to the Rio Grande, with special reference to Mexican difficulties, and an ulterior purpose of driving Maximilian from Mexico. We have the best authority -Hr shying that General Grant does not expect to leave hero j until he has progressed further in his work of ; re-organizing the army and decreasing it to a i peace basis. Secretary Stanton, in his reply to a resotn ' tion of the Senate requesting him to report whether any person was employed by the War i Department who has not taken the oath pre scribed by act of Congress, says: '* None hare been employed except those who were appoint ed Provisional Governors of States recently, who have received compensation for services to the United States Government, out of the con tingent fund of the war debt, at the same rate allowed to A. Johnson, Military Governor of Tennessee, under appointment March 23d* 1862, viz: at the rate of three thousand dollars per annum, to wit: W. W. Holden, Provisional Governor of North Caro lina, one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. B. F. Perry, Provisional Governor of South Carolina, seven hundred and fifty dollars. Lewis E. Parsons, Provisional Go vernor of Alabama, one thousand dollars. James Johnson, Provisional Governor of Georgia, one thousand dollars." And in re ply to inquiry, whether any person was fill ing office not authorized by law, says that, In August last, an office was organised in the Adjutant-General's Bureau forthe collection, safe-keeping and preservation of Confederate archives, and Dr. Francis Lieber was ap pointed chief of that Bureau. The reason of this appointment was the necessity of having archives collected by a publicist of known character and reputation, in order that they might be available to good, without de lay . He has received the sum of two hundred and forty-one thousand seven hundred, and eighty-four dollars, out of provost funda in charge of Adjutant-General. It was his expectation that if this appointment should be considered one not authorized by any exist ing law, its obvious necessity would be sanc tioned by Congress. No other appointment has been made not authorized by existing law, and this is believed to be within the scope of authority for appointments in the War De partment. The Riot in Alexandria. WasarnoresT, December 27.—The enemies of the colored people yesterday circulated a re iwrt of a negro riot in Alexandria on Christ mas day. The exact facts have now been as certained, and it proves that a number of ex- Confederate soldiers paraded the streets, hur rahing for Jeff. Davis and General Lee. They then proceeded to attack such negroes as came in their way, and, but for the intervention of the military, scenes similar to those in the New York drafting riot would have ensued. [Two other dispatches concerning this riot accompanied the above ; but inasmuch as we have the facts already In our news column, as given by the Washington papers, we deem it unnecessary to re-publish the sensation stories of the correspondent of the New York Tri bune.] Cotton Market at Savannah, Ga. New Yorr, December 27.—The steamer Leo, from Savannah on the 23d instant, via Port Royal, arrived at this port this morning. The Savannah Herald reports the cotton market as unchanged at 48@49 cents for middlings, with a stock of 10,000 bales in port. All the rivers are now in good boating condition to the in terior. \>w York Markets. New Yorr, December 26.—Stocks lower- Chicago and Rock Island, 106? i ; Cumberland Preferred, 43 ; Illinois Central, 132; Michigan Southern, 73 H ; New York Central, 95; Read ing, 106)4 ; Hudson, 108; Virginia tf's, 71; Mis souri 6's, 78; Erie, 03; Tennessee 6's, 90; One- Year Certificates, 98 ; Treasury 7-30's, 98* ; 10-<4o's and 5-20's, 103 X ; Coupon 6's, 10754: Gold, 143*4. HOTELS AND BOARDING-HOUSES. npHB AMELIA HOUSR—The AME JL LI A HOUSE, on Grace street, between Seventh and Eighth, is now open and rea.lv for the recep tion of boarders— permanent, transient and table. The proprietress in jn*t from the country, and all who patronize her may rely on good country fare The locality will al«o make it convenient for the members of the Legislature. She has also some very fine ROOMS FOR RENT, de 21_lw* CORNELIA LITTLEPAfII. POWHATAN HOTEL, ooanaa Ei.kvrrth ard Broad strrbts, (near the Capitol.) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. GEORGE J. SCAMMELL, PsoraißToa. This HOUSE, having been put In thorough re pair and re-furnished in the iu<*t complete style, is prepared to receive guests. The accommodations are FIRST CLASS, aud guests can rely upon and ing in the POWHATAN the comfort* of home, with all the luxuries of a hotel of the character it claim* to possess. ds 11 lm FAYETTEVILLE (N. C.) MILITARY ACADEMY.—The exercises of this Institution have been resumed without the military feat are, and an additional number of pupils will be re ceived for the balance of the session, which will terminate twenty-six weeks from the let of Janua ry, 18*5. The discipline and course of Instruction j will be the same as fn similar schools, with the ex ception of a thorough course in the Ancient Lan- I Kuages, embracing Latin and Greek composition. | In Surveying and Engineering the instruction will ibe both theoretical and practical. Arrangement* I will be made at an early-day to secure a complete I set of Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus. So , pains or expense will be spared to make tola one of the best schools In the country. The buildings are located on Haymoniit. which overlooks the town of FayeUevllle, and which la remarkable for tho healthiness of the location, the beauty of the scene ry, aud the intelligence, reflnement, and high moral character of the people. There m alstoat daily connection between Wilmington and Fay ettuville by steamboat, aud thht is suggested as the beat route to the latter place from almost any quar ter, studeuto will be received at any time, and will »>e charged from the date of entrance, though It will be best to enter about the erst of January-. ! l*M. ' j TKRRH FOR TWCRTY-SIX WBKRM rROS IST JAXCART, I*M, PATABJ.R |R APVARCB ! Tuition 8 IS ISoard and lodging 39* Washing, fuel and lights *» Application for admission roust be addressed to Major WILLIAM A. BANKS. de 21—tlJa Saperlf pd»m A LMANACB, ALMANACS.-R I e>- J\ ardaen'a Virginia and North Carolina ALMA NACB. at publisher** (TRM n JAFONICA VIAJWEBS AND FRUIT TREES.-I have for sale a good •£•* JAFONICA FLOWgRS. kJ__J m ____?___ ORNAMENTAL TBM», ds "-*» _Wenthaaa real BlaisntanTTa» r^__i^^^ f

i. . ■ —— ' i THtTRSDAY .DECEMBER «, 1860, j - . ■ .. ■ . ..... ■ 3.: ■ i The fwisnfisilnn General Asscsasir. This body of distinguished divines and lay- j men, which had boon in Mssion at Macon, O*., j for soma days, adjourned on the 19th instant. The name of the body was changed to "The 1 Presbyterian General Assembly in the United 1 States," the Northern General Assembly al- 1 read y having the descriptive designation "of the united States." It was decided during the session to raise a eustentatlon fund for - existing exigencies of the church, a collection for which fund is to he taken up on the second , Sabbath of February next, or as soon after wards as practicable. The last Thursday of I February was appointed as a day of special prayer on behalf of the youth of the country, with a view to the increase of the ministry. 1 Rev. Dr. Brown presented the Pastoral address, which was adopted, and ordered to , be printed in pamphlet form, and also to be read in the churches on the second Sabbath in February. The next session of the Southern General Assembly will be held in Memphis, Term. . The Byrom Mnrder-preen Identified by Mrs. * Mrrom. The arrest of a man, supposed to be James Green, the murderer of Mr. Bvrom, has al- • ready been announced. About 12 o'clock yes terday. Mayor Brown, accompanied by Mrs. Byrom and several others, visited the jail for the purpose of identifying the prisoner. They were shown into the reception room, Mrs. Byrom seating herself with her back to the door. The prisoner was sent for, and had ad vanced into the middle of the room, when Mrs. Byrom turned round with a quick start and exclaimed, " That is the very man who ' shoved me against the bureau. " Green be came suddenly pale and sank into a chair Concealment was no longer possible; he felt that he was a doomed man. It appears that Mrs. Byrom's exclamation referred to the night of her husband's murder, when, seizing Green by the collar just as he was about to shoot, she was thrust by him rudely against the bureau. She states,'most unequivocally that the person now in custody is the ringleader in the assassination on the night of the 12th instant. After snch evidence, it was impossible to doubt the identity of the criminal, and he was accordingly indicted by the Grand Jury for the willful murder of Mr. Byrom.— Soshville Banner, 22d. 1 — — Indications op Coai Oil ir Georgia.—Evi- ! dences of petroleum in the northwest section of this State are so abundant that they are attracting capital from all parts of the coun try. The surface Indications of this wonderful oleaginous fluid are very striking to the eye of the experienced "oilhunter" throughout the t entire area of this coal region. The cliff of the I geological strata of Northern Alabama and Northwest Georgia—the formations of slate, sandstone and shale—and the discovery of oil, in many localities, floating on the surface of ' stagnant pools and streams of water—all tend to confirm the belief that these sections are i rich in this newly-discovered source of im- 1 mense wealth; and the fact that petroleum J has been recently found in Kentucky and Ten- J nessee in quantities that promise to surpass J even the famous wells of Venango county, Pa., j is another strong indication that this valuable 8 material exists tbroughont the entire chain of a the Cumberland Mountains, from Pennsyl vania to the Mississippi river. In all sections. I of these States preparations are making for J testing the existence of oil. Some of the most ', sagacious of our capitalists are interested in these enterprises, and should success attend - their operations, the whole of our people will ( be .benefited, and prosperity scatter her bless- t ings over the land.— Macon Telegraph. Cacses? of Scdden Death.—Very few of the j sudden deaths which are said to arise from di- 1 seases of the heart do really arise from that cause. To ascertain the real origin of sudden deaths, an experiment has been tried in Europe and reported to a scientific congress held at * Strasbourg. Sixty-six cases of sudden death were made the subject of a thorough post mor- r ttm. examination ; in these cjases only two were found who had died from disease of the heart. 1 Nine out of sixty-six had died from apoplexy, while there were forty-six cases of congestion ' of the lungs—that is, the lungs were so full of ] blood they could not work, there not being room enough for a sufficient quantity of air to , enter to support life. The causes that produce congestion of the lungs are : cold feet, tight clothing, costive bowels, sitting still until chilled after being warmed with labor or a ra pid walk, going too suddenly from a close, heated room into the cold air, especially after speaking, and sudden depressing news ope rating on the blood. These causes of sudden death being known, an avoidance of them may serve to lengthen many valuable lives, which would otherwise be lost under the verdict of heart complaint. That disease is supposed to be inevitable and incurable ; hence many may not take the pains they would to avoid sudden death if they knew it lay in their power. Trial of General Mercer for Shooting Union Soldiers.—The court martial t>f Briga dier-General Hugh W. Mercer, at Savannah, for the alleged murder of seven Union sol diers, which has been going on since the 16th instant, seems to excite very little local inter est. It appears that the soldiers General Mer cer is charged with shooting were originally prisoners of war, taken from the Union forces. They were released from the Southern pri sons upon condition of taking the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy and entering its military service. There were three battalions of them, averaging ten companies each. One of the battalions was stationed at Savannah under General Mercer. They were aU styled "Foreign Battalions" by the official promul gations of the Confederate authorities. The seven members of the Savannah organization were caught in the act of deserting back to the Federal side, and were shot while General Mercer was in command of the post. Evi dence for the prosecution is difficult to secure, and the trial has been delayed. General Mer cer put in his parole by Sherman in defence, claiming United States protection under the Johnston-Sherman agreement. Sherman and Joe Johnston at the Gatoso.— For the first time since his deposition by Jeffer son Davis, Joseph E. Johnston met General Sherman, evening before last, at the Gayoso House. It is needless to say that the greeting of these soldiers was kindly and cordial. Hundreds of citizens called on two Generals whose genius lends brightest lustre to the annals of fratri cidal war. General Sherman left last evening for St. Louis at the same honr with General Johnston, en route to St. Louis.—Memphis Bul- Utin. mm Killing in Montgomery.—A young man, named Garrett, was stabbed by young Dalton Yancey, son of the celebrated William L. Yancey, a few nights since, at a dancing acade my Da Montgomery, Ala. Garrett has since died. Yancey has delivered himself to the civil authorities The difficulty was of a.pri vate nature. A Physician Convicted of Murder.—The trial of Dr. John W. Hughes, charged with the murder of Tamzen Parsons, in the county of Cuyahoga, Ohio, on the 9th day of August, by shooting her in the back of the neck with a fdstol ball, has just been brought to a close in Cleveland. He was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Benefit at the Mobile Theatre for Mrs. Stonbwall Jackson.—General De Eussv hav ing given permission, the people of Mobile caused a performance at the theatre in that place, on Christmas night, for the benefit of the widow of " Stonewall Jackson.'' FoaT Delaware.— The engineer department has been directed by the Secretary of War to * I S m * n^*.i at once the ol «anetng and repairing of Fort Delaware, either by contract or other wise, aa may be most economical and consist ent with proper dispatch. The coat will be defrayed from the rebel prison fund. ana 'Alexandria Vessel Scnr—The schooner Buena Vista, from Alexandria, Va., for New York, laden with coal, sprang a leak and sank on Sunday morning last oft* Sandy Hook. All the parsons on hoard were rescued. ','] ' . ■sm (The Bon. Porcher Miles, formerly a distin guished member of Congress from Char lee ton, B. C, isinossrotty, and,we are pleased to learn, entertain* jh* Idea of permanently locating here. *Mr. Miles is a gentleman of great learn ing, a*tyty art accomplishments, and of high moral InT nesfOaal worth.— Sew Orlsant Pica ' g *f^weWj«Bßi **"• VMMaMt* <"** "8t l"" 1 ' on the 17th nattanXftfedooe hundred and six years, two months aad twenty days. As telegram has superseded the word tele graph, so, ia London, i*e word "Paranram*' qufsatwn to take the pines of parafraph. GO TO LEVYH' AND Y«»UR DRY OOODS. They srssslHag OOOW rheap. and there la no mtrtake about v. They hay received another »?L LANES at H«*nte: rich FRInTBD at atS add*, at 48 cent*; CALICOBB at to. 28 and *o cents: Hiwbs, BREAn J FABj SHAWM and FANCY DRESS 'GOODS AT AND BELOW COST. Alm>, at very low prices. BALMORAL SKIRTS. SWISS* CAMBRIC, JACONET and CHECKED MUSLIN, CLOTHS. , CASSIMEREB, SATINETS, and lots of other articles at prices to suit the times. LEVY BROTHERS, 48If 15 Main street. B~ OOTS AND SHOES. SSj Having secured a small store and 111 cheap rent, I am determined f Ml NOT TO BE OUTDONE by any house In the city In the quality of my good*and the REASONABLENESS OF MY PRICES. I Intend to keep at all times a good assortment of all kinds of BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS ; and the public can rely upon everything I say, as I DO NOT MISREPRESENT. I have also for sale LADIES' AND GENTS' PAPER COLLARS AND CUFFS, of tho best manufacture, and can sell them CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY. I have a large stock and every style. JOHN POLLOCK, Seventh street, between Main and Franklin. de la—ts TTALL A HUTCHISON, IMPORTERS ARD JOBBERS Or NOTIONS AND WHITE GOODS, at the old stand of Thomas, Hcghrs k Cai.dwri.i-, No. 7 Fourteenth street, between Main and Cary, RICHMOND, VA. The subscribers have formed a co-partnership, as above, and are now prepared to exhibit A WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GOODS, purchased from FIRST HANDS, FOR CASn, and will be pleased to serve their old friends and the trade generally. JOHM W. HALL, formerly of Thomas, Hughes k Caldwell. EDGAR S. HUTCHISON, • formerly of McVeigh, Howard k Co., de 11—ts * Lynchburg, Va. DARBY A GENTRY (of the late firm of Darby, Read k Gentry), wholesale 'and re tail dealers in Boots. Shoes &c. Also agents for Weston* Metallic Artificial Legs and Wilcox 4 Gibbs's Sewing Machines, Main street, second door above Tenth, north side, Richmond, V a. JOHN C. PAGE, Jb., Denier in Boots, Shoes, Trunks, 4c, 217 Main street, doors from corner of Ninth, Richmond, >a. de 11—ts ; ; VlEiVV'cabinet establishment. ' II We most respectfully call the attention of our i 'rieuds and the public to our establishment, on , Broad street, third door from Trinljy Church. We i ire old cabinet-makers of Richmond, and have ; >een engaged at the business for the last twenty .'ears, In all its branches, and can assure our pa rous that all work done by us cannot be surpassed j n workmanship and style. No pains shall be < pared to give entire satisfaction. Give us a trial | md you will sanction what we say. | FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER. FURNITURE j REPAIRED strongly and neatly. BOXING care- < ullv done. UNDERTAKING promptly attended . o. "Do not forget the place—Broad street, third > loor from Trinity Church __ .. ' de2s-3tawts L. W. 4W. A. BILLUPS. ' 3TOVES, TINWARE, HOUSE-FUR -5 NISHINO ARTICLES, 4c. _J?^ GREGORY BROTHERS ■!$% iaye removed from the Odd Fellows' W Mggb ■lall. Franklin street, to their *Vt^—J« ' SPLENDID NEW STORE, No. 87 Main street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth, where they keep constantly on hand a large assort ment of PARLOR, OFFICE AND COOKING STOVES, rhe ARBITER, SHEPHERD, * MORNING AND EVENING STAR, IDA. MONITOR, QUICK BAKER, iua, , >* COMMODORE, RIP-PAP, and others too numerous to mention, which they pledge themselves to sell as. low as the same goods can he bought in New York or Baltimore. Also, HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS of every • icription. de 10—3 m M~ rrCHELL & TYLER, Dealers fn WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, PLATEDWARE, CLOCKS. FINE CUTLERY, SPECTACLES, FANCY GOODS, 4c, 4c. Our stock is entirely new, and embraces the most desirable goods in our line, Foreignand American. WATCH REPAIRING done in the best manner. ' Cash paid for old SILVER and GOLD. Call at the old stand, de 11-ts 108 MAIN STREET. C~HARLES D. YALE A CO., Iron Block, Governor street, manufacturers of TIN, SHEET-IRON and COPPERWARE, and dealer in COOKING, HALL and PARLOR STOVES ; HOT AIR FURNACES and KITCHEN RANGES.— PLUMBING, GAS and STEAM FITTING, In all their branches, done at the shortest notice. Have on hand a large assortment of GAS CHAN DELIEKS and GAS FIXTURES of all kinds; BRASS WORK, HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, PATENT STEP-LADDERS, WASHING MA CHINES, &c. A large assortment of superior GAS and KEROSINE STOVES, for cooking, heating and "Alsof Agents for the PORTABLE " EMPIRE GAS MACHINE," for supplying dwellings, stores, pub lic buildings, 4c, with gas. de 13—lm SPECIAL NOTICE.—E. B. COOK re snectfully notifies his friends and the public that he has REMOVED HIS OFFICE from No. 70 to No. 96 Main street, two doors above Fourteenth, adioininß the Times building, and renews the tender of his services as AUCTIONEER for the sale of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE at residences, STOCKS OF GOODS, he., 4c. He will also attend to the sale of REAL ESTATE, and promises to give his personal attention to all sales entrusted to his care. , ...... , He promises the same energy and assiduity to business which has secured to him so liberal a share of. patronage. de 11-^gm B. ROBINS. REAL ESTATE • AGENT, RICHMOND, VA., (office, iron front buildinir, Governor street,) offers for sale FORTY-TWO EXCELLENT FARMS AND PLAN TATIONS, large and small, lying in different sec tions of the State. Most of them are highly im proved, and convenient either to water navigation or to railroads. Prices low and terms reasonable. A call soli cited. W. B. ROBINS, de 14—ts Real Estate Agent, Box 415. HOUSE PAINTING. T L. L. MONTAGUE 4 SON, _ Maln.street, between Seventh and Eighth, are prepared to undertake HOUSE PAINTING in all its departments, in good style and on very reasonable terms. Our old customers, and the public generally, are invited to give us a call. L. L. MONTAGUE 4 SON, de 14—ts House and Sign Painters. THOMAS J. BAGBY, REAL ES TATE AGENT AND COMMISSION MER CHANT.—For Sale: Best RED and WHITE ASl* ANTHRACITE and BITUMINOUS COALS. Orders respectfully solicited and promptly filled. Thankful for past favors, he respectfully asks a continuance of the same. office No. 8 Wall (or Fifteenth) street, between Main and Franklin streets. de 11— 2 m JOHN DOOLEY, 239 Spotswood Ho tel, Richmond, Va., has on hand, and la con stantly receiving, the newest styles of HATS. CAPS, LADIES' FURS. HATTERS' GOODS, and every article connected with the HAT and FUR TRADE. His old friends from North Corolina, Tennessee and Virginia are invited to visit and ex amine his stock. They will find it equal to any North or South. de 11—»m JOHN OIRLIR, J. I. FRENCH MESSRS. FRENCH A CO.. HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS, PA PEB-HANGERS AND DECORATORS, are now prepared to attend to all orders ha their line of bu siness. Country orders promptly attended to. Sign writing done In the most approved style on mode rate terms. Paint shop and office on Wall street, second door from Main. de 11—lm T IQUORS.—LARGEST AND BEST XJ ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. whisky of every grade, some very fine and old; 2 L JL LONDO * »OCX BRANDY, 1M1; COGNAC BRANDY, dark and pals: S H J#£y** O aT A N D MADEIRA WINES. Ir^JSi^i^! o * AHD 8T CROIX Rlflf, C C H7£?A A oWßS , braSi. B ? Y ' CHERRY ANrf APPLE BRANDY FINE HAVANA CIGARS, ' awanvSr* qa * nmiM *° Mtt _* »-***•> _\ »•* de lUlni Wo. 44 Main a-ieef/snensaßanvfra. T7-EEP YOUR MONEY £ , sumr a Diipurg _\P___^_ Manufactured at FRSDBRICKBBURO VIRGINIA ■■"■■■■ ■" ■■-" "' ■■------sss----^ss---s-----! NHW MUBIO. DICHMOND MUSIC ALJEXCHANOE lit MAIN STREET, CORNER OF TENTH. JOHN W. DAVIBS k SONS. Masle Dealers and Publishers, respectfully submit the following as their SEMI-CATALOGUE , j NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC. SONGS. All Hall the Reign of Peace, (Pearson) ase. Annie's Reply to Enoch Arden, (Everest) *oc. As the Moon'"* Pals Image, (Frans) Me- Antony and Cleopatra, (Paster) 30c. awake ye Brave Sons of Erin, (Florence) *•*. At the Window, (Gabriel) fee. Angels Listen when She Speaks, (Hime) *oc. Assassin's Vision, The (Turner) J 0 *- Beautiful is the Sea, (Cherry ) 35c. Blighted Hopes, (Gosden).. JOc. Brook, (Dolores) c. joe. Boys are Coming Home, (Turner) **c- Be sure You say I'mont, (Bumot.) Jje Blue-Eyed Nelly, (Blampln) g_». Buttery Hatch. (Hatton,). ••«• Barcarole, (Reichardt) _*- Betrothal, (8. D. 8.)..... _*• Bradley Clay, (Adams) **• Balmy and Soft, (P0rter).......... «•»■ Dome Sing to me Again, (Hobson).... ;:'2» Come Where the Sunlight Sleepeth, (Campana) .*». Carena, (Everest) ••*■■• Come When Youw?ll?rve a W*elcome'for TheerT (Lansden) __ Carrie Lee, (C1iff0rd)........- _*• Darling Is Here, (Franz)...Jp gj* Day our Mother Died, (HartTT. ** Farewell, we Part Forever, (Ryder)............j0e. Fairy Nora Loves me Still. (Blumenseheim)....Mc Fairy Watcher, (Emanuel)... _*> Qreen Shenandoah, (Turner) **. itTollra^ How Sweet to Mnse'at Twilight Hour, (Gc«den).3oc. PwonlSwftn^ ffilnnßr?ihn?K%l^ In Forest Haunts, (Emanuel)..... 35c. I Build a Bridge of Fancies, (Fricknar) 30c. Judith, (Converse).... .-••• _*• Little Maggie May, (Blarophin) 30c. Leaf by Leaf the Roses Fall, (Bishop) 35c. Lullaby Little One, (Wood) »_»v.vv.«.;B"g t > Let my Care be no Man's Sorrow, (Wrighton)..3oc. Moon'is Shining Brightly, The (Turner) 30c. Maud and Sallie, (McNaughton.) 30c. Mary Mavourneen, (Balfe) 35c. Mountain Boy, The (5pencer)....................30c. Mother, Stars are Shining Bright, (St. C1air)....30c. Masonic Ode, (Thomas) 35c. Minnie Ball, (Batcheldor) 40c. Near Thee, (McNaughton) 30c. Nellie Ray, (Brockway) 30c. Sieht is Calm and Cloudless, The (Hatton)....3oc. Vight before the Battle, The (Louis) 30c. Noontide Dream, (Balfe) 35c. tfora, (Perry) 20c. Sotalle. (Bochsa) 40c. j ¥ma, (Everest) 30c. )h ! Sing to me that dear old song, (Bassford)..3sc. , Hd Don't Care, (Bassford) 40c. i ). Bright Pulse of my Heart, (Kappity) 30c. )h ! say not Woman's Heart is Bought, (Whita- < ker) 30c. J >rgan-Grinder, (Hunt) , 4oc. >,\Vhat a World This Might Be, (Barker) 30c. . >ilon the Brain, (Eastburn) 35c. . !»eace of the Valley is Fled, The (S. D. S. > 30c. ; Pa has Stuck lie, (Archer) 30c. j niches are Better than Love, (Long) 60c. . She Sang Among the Flowers, (Wrighton)....3oc. , Sing, Birdie, Sing, (Genz) 50c-. <ing me to Sleep, Father, (Root) 50c. i Hill Security, (Frenz) 30c. . Ship that Never Returned, The (Work) 30c. , Solemn Music Grandly Pealing, (Barbour) 30c. . Sleep Well thou Sweet Angel, (Abt) 30c. rhe Colonel from Constantinople, (Ke11er)....35c. rwllight, (Baresford) 30c. rhe Old Brown Bible, (Hatton) 30c. rhoughts of Home, (Ascher) 35c. - When the Qniat Moon is Beaming, (Schondorf) 50c. WiltThoulbe True, (Phillips) 30c. j Wearing o r the Green, (Kaphaelson) 40c. r i INSTRUMENTAL. ] Laßelledu Nord—Gallop, (Lemore) 35c. i Blue Bird Polka, (llassler) 35c. i Windmill Polka, (Birgfeld) 35c. Sweet Visions Polka, (Haesler) 3c. « Circassian Polka, (d' Albert) 50c. 1 rurkish Polka, (koingsberg) < Mabel—Waltz. (Godfrey) 75c. String of Pearls—Waltz. (Forbes) 50c,, c Song of the Wood-Waltz, (Tinney) 50c. Sweet Dreams—Waltz, (Clarke) "sc. * That—Waltz, (Vese) 4'> c. t Budding Leaves, (Muller) /sc. Rustling Leaves, (Hofl'inan) 75c. i Semiraihisde Rossini, (Ascher) AM i Solitude, (Hoffman) 'sc. i PraveratSea, (Jasienshi) 50c. t Murmuring Stream, (Moeiling) 50c. Triumphal March, (Hoffinan) 1.00 1 Beautiful Dreamer, Virginia, (Baumbauh)....soc. - LaTraviata, (Sanderson) ooc Midnight, (Patterson) 75c. Crispino c la Coinare, (Tradel) 'sc. A Midnight Barcarole, <Hopkins) 60c. Lalla Rouhk, (Ketterer) JSe* L'Africane, (Ketterer) Jie, Nocturne Pres De Toi, (Kuhe) 35c. < Graziella, (Kuhe) 50c. Les Amours dn Diable, (Ketterer) We. Sue Mare, (Kuhe) 40c. PIANOS. MELODEONS, CABINET ORGANS, GUITARS, 3 VIOLINS. J FLUTES, kc. ] MUSIC SENT BY MAIL TO ALL PARTS OF THE | J COUNTRY, de 18—2w I /TREAT BARGAINS tn I ■READY-MADE CLOTHING j ( • AT THR f RICHMOND CLOTHING BAZAAR, ] ■ NO. 119 MAIR STREET. "" I Messrs. LOEB BROTHERS, j grateful for the very eßtenslve patronage already i extended to them, beg leave to renew their assu- ■ ranees to the public of Richmond and vicinity that they are l DETERMINED NOT TO BE OUTDONE in the presentation of unprecedented bargains in all the goods In their line, of which they have con stantly on hand THE GREATEST VARIETY, THE NEWEST STYLES AND FASHIONS, THE MOST DESIRABLE FABRICS, which it will be their aim to sell at PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES, and affording golden opportunities to the public AND ONLY A LIVING PBOFIT to themselves. They are now receiving direct from the best houses OF EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS a very choice and well-selected assortment of FANCY BEAVER AND ENGLISH PILOT CLOTHS, suitable for OVERCOATB and WINTER CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS, to which particular attention is invited at the RICHMOND CLOTHING BAZAAB, No, 119 Mair strekt. de 11—to RE-OPENED AGAIN.—S. B. BAN CROFT, Aoert, respectfully announeea that he will be happy to meet bis customers at No. S4B Main street, opposite the Spotswood Hotel. WATCHES, JEWELRY, As., carefully repaired by experienced workmen. _,__•_______ . ____% B. B. BANCROFT. Agent. SHEET-IRON COAL SCUTTLES AT wholesale ; fourteen, to eighteen inches ; of aapsrunrquallty. foraalaby fJ g^ Basher's Hall, comer Ninth and Main streets. eeis-tw RELIGIOUS HIHrfBPAFBia__ CO V A L METHC|I> IST-- Jb. VOLUME 11. FOR tsei.-The EPISCOPAL MOTHODIST ispahltsbee inthscltyof Ntahssond, Va., by Rev. JOHN B. BDWABDS, and thejtev. D. S DOGGBTt, D, D.. Editors and Proprietors, at TvTODOLLARB forsix MONTHS. It isan INDEPENDENT ftj,." the Interests of the Methoaist Cbn'eb, South, on the personal responsibility of the Editors will eommenee on ih. Ist of January, lies, and close on the Ist July foi- remitting TWO DOLLARS by mail, at the risk of the Editors, will be fernlshsd with the paper- for BIX MONTHS, commencing the first Week In January IMS. t . __ Ministers of the Gospel who will consent to re ceive subscriptions and forward be entitled to a copy for six months at ONE DOL- L 15y person sending the names of sub scribers; with the money, will be forol*hed with |»wr at the SAME POST-OFFIC* _ wUI fnp plfed with the paper at ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS each, for six months. No subscriptions taken for more than six montns, %Tmon n .s^rib , |n r g' AFTER the Ist ofJanuary, MM, will be furnished with back numbers . other mlin'dei'oTS? sixes',* at which time the subScrfpUons will areatly oblige us by sending In their names by theJrt of January. A latest Our terms are CABHIN ADVANCB, or, at laiesi, within ONE MONTH from the Ist of January. Alimited space will be __**___*____*_ Ouatorms for adverti«lng, from which +\«*Jf* depart, except by special contract, will be fonnd in a s?anJln« article ait the head of our first column. Address* EPISCOPAL METHODIST,' Box 4», Richmond, Va. JOHN _ EDWABDBf d eM-ts D. S. DOQGETT. SUPERIOR RELIGIOUS NEWSPA PER FOR THB FAMILY—NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.-Edlted by Rev. JAMES A. DUN CAN for the VIRGINIA 7 CONFERENCE, METHO DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH. Subscription for three months, one dollar ; subscription for six months, two dollars ; sub scription for twelve months, fottr dollars. The new volume begins January 1, 1866. The ADVOCATE is beautifully printed, on pure white paper, in the neatest style. Able writers end correspondents supply Us columns with excellent reading matter. The best selections from distin guished authors and from recent publications, and careful attention to the Youths' Department and Farmers' and Housekeepers' Column, give the most useful variety to the contents of the paper. It is specially commended to the public by the following resolution?, unanimously adopted by the Virginia Conference : 1. Resolved, That the interests of the Church, especially at this time, require that the RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE be supported by the hearty and unanimous co-operation of our preach ers and people. 2. Resolved, That the thanks of this Conference are due, and are hereby cordially tendered, to the editor for the judicious and able manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the paper; while we warmly appreciate his generosity in act ing as editor without remuneration. 3. Resolved, That the present editor be, and he j is hereby, affectionately requested to continue as | editor of the paper. Advertise in the ADVOCATE. City merchants, i mechanics and professional men wno desire to secure country patronage should advertise in this paper, which has an extensive and rapidly in creasing circulation in the country—every Metho dist preacher in the Virginia Conference being a special agent for Us circulation. Terms of advertising for one square of eight j lines or less: For first insertion, skvextv-five | cents ; for every subsequent insertion, fifty cents. Payments for subscriptions and advertise ments always strictly in advance. Address Rkv. JAMES A. DUNCAN, Editor Richmond Christian Advocate, de 19 ts Richmond, \a. RELIGIOUS HERALD—A FAMILY I NEWSPAPER, PUBLISHED EVERY THURS DAY, IN THIS CITY, WITH A LARGE CIRCULA- IN SEVERAL OF THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN STATES.—The only Baptist paper pub lished in Virginia. Rev. J. B. JETER, D. D., Rev. A. E. DICKIN SON, Editors and Proprietors; Rev. D. SHAVER, Associate Editor. A corps of able correspondents have been se cured. Every effort will be put forth to make the RELIGIOUS HERALD the greatest Baptist paper I of this country. >''• We wish to employ agents IbAovery State and county to canvass for the paper. Every one wishing to become a subscriber ought j at once to send on his name, so that he may have j the paper from the Ist of January, 1866. We are willing to insert a few more advertise ments. Hundreds read the RELIGIOUS HERALD who see no other paper, secular or religious. It goes into every neighborhood in Virginia. It is, therefore, an excellent medium for advertising. 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With a view to encourage a spirit of economy, especially among the laboring and salaried classes, this Bank will receive deposits and grant certifi cates therefor, payable with interest and on de mand without notice. This system is in extensive operation in the Northern cities and in Europe, ana its advantages are so apparent that none having idle capital should fail to avail themselves of its benefits. dell—ts N. AUGUST, President. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. THOMAS J. EVANS, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND COMMISSIONER IN CHANCE RY, practices in the Courts of the City of Rich mond and the County of Henrico. Office on Franklin, second door from Sixth street. de 11—lm ESTABLISHED 1837.-JOHN MUR PHY k CO., PUBLISHERS, BOOKSELLERS. PRINTERS AND STATIONERS, WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALERS IN SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, PAPER, STATIONERY, &c, 182 BALTI MORE STREET, BALTIMORE. I LAIN AND ORNAMENTAL BOOK AND JOB INTING, in superior styles, at low priced, articular attention given to RAILROAD, and IMERCIAL PRINTING, FINE WORK FOR S'KING and INSURANCE COMPANIES, kc. kc. ensive facilities, combined with upwards of nty-five years' experience, enables tnem to of superlor advantages in the execution of this class of work. BLANK BOOKS of every description made to order in superior styles. Careful and prompt attention to all orders. de 25-lm» J P. BELL A CO., WHOLESALE • AND RETAIL DEALERS IN NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, MAGAZINES, SCHOOL-BOOKS, STATIONERY, kc, NOS. 17 AND 59 MARKET STREET, LYNCHBURG. de IS-lm SPECIAL NOTICE.—JAMES A. GENTRY, THE PIONEER NEWS AGENT AND MANCHESTER AGENT FOR ALL OF THE RICHMOND DAILIES, begs leave to Inform the citizens of Richmond that he is PREPARED TO FURNISH ALL THE NORTHERN DAILY AND WEEKLY PAPERS AND MAGAZINES AT THE CHEAPEST RATES IMMEDIATELY ON ARRI- The NEW YORK and BALTIMORE DAILIES de livered promptly in any part of the city or Man chester. The RICHMOND DAILY PAPERS deli veredtn any part of Manchester at Richmond prices. The LEDGER, MERCURY and all other literary papers and magasiaes, almanacs, song books, no vels, photographs of Confederate GeneralST aud every article in the news and book business, fur nished promptly at the shortest notice. Orders left at AN V STORE In Manchester: or at L. A. ROSE'S, Broad street: COLE * TURNER'S, Whig Building or with A. McAULBY. Main street, will receive prompt attention. JAMES A. GENTRY, Pioneer News Agent aud Manchester Agent for Richmond Dallies. de Si—lw VIRGINIA BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. 1,800 pounds superior BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, 80S pounds •uperlor FRESH ROLL BUTTER, MO pounds fresh FIGS, MS pounds fresh SOFT-SHELL ALMONDS, *' * * FAWIIPOIa ANDERSON, npHB NATIONAL EXPRESS AND * TBANsTOKTATIOB COMPANY, | OFFICE ON MAIN STREET, BETWEEN THIB. | TEENTH AND FOURTEENTH STREETS, «j RICHMOND, VA., ABE NOW PREPARED TO FORWARD CURRENCY, COIN, VALUABLES 1 AND FREIGHT TO POINTB NORTH, 80UTH, BAST AND WEST. The tariff of charges is based upon fair business principles, without being oppressive to the public. GOODS SHIPPED FROM THE NORTH by steamships and marked to the cars of the Na tional Express and Transportation Company will be promptly forwarded to destination ( FREE OF CHABGE FOR COMMISSION OR DRATAGB. Goods called for without charge and promptly forwarded i All desired information in regard to the extent of the lines operated by this company furnished at any of the agencies on application. , J. E. JOHNSTON, President. J. D. Imroden, General Superintendent, de 13—ts i = INSURANCE COMPANIE& MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. Cash assets, July 1,1165 *ia,500,000 Annual Income, In cash • 3,500,000 The dividends of this company are larger in amount, for premiums paid, than in any company in the world. All of the profits arising from this immense fund and annual incpme ANNUALLY DIVIDED amongst the insured. Applications can be made to J. B. MACMrRDO, A. Bollino, Dr. J. B. MoCaw, John M. Otet, S. S. Nicholas, or B. B. Meade, with O. F. BREESEE, General Agent, office, Franklin street, de 13—ts between Seventh and Eighth. TJELIABIE SOUTHERN INSURANCE. ; FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE EFFECTED IN THE PETERSBURG SAVINGS AND INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ORLBANS, LOUISIANA, STEVENS & PEG RAM, Agents, Cary street, between Eleventh and Twelfth. _; aeH-as T3RA-NCH OFFICE OF THE * SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY NEW YORK. CAPITAL *1,000,000 00 «*LUS 600,000 00 UAL INCOME OVER 1,000,000 00 This Company takes FIRE AND MARINE RISKS ON THE MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, COUNTRY RISKS ALSO TAKEN. All losses paid at this office without delay of sending proof to home office. Application can be made to A. Rolling, John M. Otey, S. S. Nicholas, or E. B. Meade, with O. F. BREESEE, General Agent. Office, Franklin street, de 15—tf between Seventh and Eighth. MONTAGUE A WHIT ALL (Late of the Merchant*' Insurance Company tof Richmond,) RE PROPERTY OF ALL KINDS IN THE MOST RELIABLE COMPANIES. They also effect INE INSURANCE AND LIFE INSURANCE. cc, No. 231 Main street, just below die Spots wood Hotel. de 11—ts VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF RICHMOND. CHARTERED 1832.—This Company has passed through the ordeal of fire, and through financial crises, and Is still solvent. The Directors and offi cers are thankful for the liberal support it has re ceived from a discerning public, and pledge their best efforts to make the Company worthy of con tinued patronage. BUILDINGS.MERCHANDISE and OTHER PRO PERTY INSURED AT CURRENT ItATHS, and LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED AND PAID. The Interest of our community 1m identified with the largest success of our LOCAL INSTITUTIONS. Build up these, and our prosperity is sure. W. L. UOWARbIN, President. William Willis, Jr., Secretary. de 11—lm T ADIES\ MISSES' AND lj CHILDREN'S FURS. New arrival of FASHIONABLE HATS AND CAPS, JBj for gentleme: . youths and boys.*^^** GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICEB. _____ JOHN DOOLEY has reduced the prices of LADIES' FURS fully twenty-five per cent. Ladles are particularly requested to take notice of this reduction. The stock of HATS of all qualities, from the coarsest to tho finest fashionable Hat, is full, and will be found all that is desirable. Also, a large stock of low-priced NEGRO HATS. dett-»t No. U» SPOTSWOOD HOTEL. JUST RECEIVED, 30 BARBELS MOUNTAIN BUCKWHEAT FLQVft, (0 BAGS MOUNTAIN LUCK WHEAT FLOUR, SO BARBELS RICHMOND BUPBBFINB FLOUR, . 80 BARRELS RICHMOND EXTRA FLOUR, la FIRKINS MOUNTAIN BUTTER, 200 POUNDS DBIBD WHORTLEBERRIES. St BUSHELS CHESTNUTS, 108 POUNDS BEESWAX. * j on consignment, for sale by STEVENS * PEGRAM, j Cary street, hat ween EUvsuta and Twslfth. no IS—ts BicnnoßU aro Darvills Railroad, ) SprsaißrsaaSßT's Orrtct, > Ruhmoxi),December If, ISSS. ) XrOTICE.—THE RUNNING OF THE F% Begalar Freight Trains on this road will be discontinued during the Christmas holidays. No freight will be received for transportation at the depot In Manchester, of st the depots on the line of the road, after Friday, the Bd of December, its*, until Tuesday, the Mjday of Jan nary, 1M«. THOMAS DODAMEAD, de is—lw Saperintendent. l«-a- W Bfftr WEjbr- M ' "PICHMOND AND DANVILLE XV RAILROAD—CHANGE OF SCHEDULE -On and after TUEBDAY, December Wth, the PASSEN GKR TRAIN on this road will ran as follow* • Leave Richmond dally, Sundays •excepted, at 7 in A. M. Arrive at Danville at.5.18 P. M. ,mijm Leave Danville dally, Sundays excepted at S is A.M. Arrive In Richmond st 3.1* P if. Trains connect at BnrkeVille with train* on the Sonthslde railroad for Lynchburg, aqd at Danville with the trains on the Piedmont railroad for Greeesboro',Charlotte, Ac. THOMAB DODAMEAD, deli—to Superintendent. V™ ; INIA CENTRAL RAILROAD. V The following regular trains will be run on this 1 road on and afterTHURSDAY, December 21- A MAIL TRAIN DAILY (except on Sundays), be tween Richmond and Staunton, leaning Richmond \ " at 7.45 A. M. and Staunton at 3 A. M. A TRIWEEKLY MAIL TRAIN, leaving Sbvtn ton at 7 A. M. for the West, on Tuesday*, Thurs days and Saturdays. THE MAIL TRAIN leaving Richmond connect with trains on the ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD. The DAY MAIL TRAIN connects with STAGE COACHES at Staunton, Lexington, Winchester, kc. The train west of Staunton connects with STAGE COACHES, for Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge Alum, Warm, Hot and Healing Sprhigs, and the White Sulphur and Lewlsburg. A FREIGHT TRAIN between Richmond and Staunton connects with Freight Trains on Orange and Alexandria railroad for Lynchburg and Alex andria. FREIGHT wilt be sent to any point on the Orange and Alexandria railroad without change of cars. Goods purchased In Northern cities can be sent direct to any station on this road where the com pany has an agent by consigning them to STE PHEN HUNTER, General Freight Agent, Rich mond. The charge for the transit through Rich mond, including wharfage, drayage, storage and commissions, will not exceed ten ceiits per one hundred pounds, and on heavy articles will be much less. Freights will be collected at destina tion. Through tickets can be purchased at this office to Lvnchbnrg, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Dalton. Tickets to Lexington, Va., at fll. Freight office at Richmond closed at 3-P-M. . 11. D. WHITCOMB, de 11—ts General Superintendent. STEAMERS. S~" t ECI AL ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC—NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP COM PA - NY.-ESTABLISHED IN \*S\.—Vh\*2_______ old ttnd long-established Company,BhßßSbbßbl in order to regain its former position, which was in terrupted by the late war, has, at considerable ex pense, just completed the building of two supe rior side-wheel Steamships, viz : the NIAGARA AND THE SARATOGA. in point of strength, speed and linish, the public will soon discover that they are unequall ed, and in command of experienced and skillful seamen, viz: Captains GEORGE W. COUCH and A. L. KING. The Parsers are well known to the community, viz : Messrs. WILLIAM ©. and J. M. SMITH. These Steamers will leave Pier No. 21 North river, New York, alternately every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 3 o'clock", P. M. Returning, they will leave Richmond every TUESDAY and SATURDAY on Hood-tide, touch ing at City Point and Norfolk each way to laud and receive passengers. As they will come directly to the wharf at Rock etts, the necessity for transhipment is avoided. For expedition and security, this route, as past experience has proven, will be found the best in every respect. Insurance, If stall deemed neces- can be effected on the most moderate terms. The frequent changes, too. Incident to the '! In land Sea" or Chesapeake Bay route, which is so injurious to cargo, is avoided ; independent of which, in the event of any claim for damages or for packages going astray, which may occasional ly occur, parties snipping their good's by this line will have but one carrier to look to for redress, as there is no connection with other lines or carriers. All goods consigned to the agents in New York, for any part of the United State*that can be reach ed by railroad or vessel, or, indeed, for any fo reign destination, will bo forwarded with prompt itude. In the construction of these Steamers, special at tention has been paid to the finish and comfort of the Saloons and State-Rooms, in order to induce travel by them. By this route the passenger avoids the many changes incident to all of the other routes in reaching New York or in returning home, inde pendent of the comforts by this safe and easy mode of travel. Its cheapness, over all others, is a mat ter of special attention and consideration. Passengers can secure their tickets and state rooms either on board or at my ofnce. Freight solicited each way, and by application I the rates will be found moderate. When ordering goods from New York, the pa trons of the line are requested to order by the i " Old Line, New York and Virginia Steamship Company." Pier 21, North river. i Remember that there Is no transhipment of good iby this line, and insurance, if deemed at ail ne : cessary, can be effected for a trifle. The agents are G. HEINEKEN & PALMORE, 1 New York ; J. M. SMITH k BR<>.. Norfolk; KE ! VAN k BRO., Petersburg : JOHN 11. PEMBER- Sr, Danville ; Mc DANIEL k IBBT. Lynchburg. GARRET F. WATSON, si—3m _ llshsnnsa. OR NE W YORK.—ATLANTKr MAIL STEAMSHIP COM- k . >V —The splendid- new wheel steamship HATTER AS. : Parki.-ji commander, ALBKMAIU.K,S___fI fg_ 'A. Bovrrk commander, leave Richmond every i TUESDAY and SATURDAY : leave New York . WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. These SHIPS are entirely new, and were built expressly for the route. They have splendid SALOONS and STATE ! ROOMS, and the FARE, ACCOMMODATIONS and ) ATTENTION are unsurpassed. ru Passage, Meals and btatts-roonis Included, FIF ; TEEN DOLLARS. Goods shipped by this Line are landed regularly at New York, on the Company's covered pier, within forty-eight hours. Shippers are invited to notice that the great damage and loss by handling, and exposure from frequent re-shipping, as ou other lines, Is avoided by this route. Freights for points beyond New York will be for warded with dispatch, and no charge made except i actual expenses incurred. | These snips discharge cargo In New York at pier ; No. 3<J North river, and the Company's steamers ] for Wilmington, North Carolina ; Charleston, Sa > vannah. Mobile and New Orleans, leave from tho I same pier. Goods for these points can be trans ! ferred without expense or exposure. Insurance is very low by these ship*, and ta«r Imomy in time, insurance, and condition in ich goods are delivered, make* this the cheap route from Virginia. Insurance effected at rest rates, when ordered. AGENTS: LIVINGSTON. FOX k CO.. 141 Broadway, New York. SAMUEL AYRES It CO., Richmond, Virginia. CALDWELL k DUNN, City Point and Petonbur*. S. C. ELLIOTT; Norfolk, Virginia. Fet freight or passage, apply to SAMUEL AYRES k CO., Agents. >mcc Iron-front Buildings, Governor street, op »lte First National Bank. de 2V-3iu GARBER A CO.'S RICHMOND CITY OMNIBUS AND STAGE LINE. «_-'>/> i -__i | The proprietors would respectfully JPt___\rrlP W- Inform the traveling public IhitmmXSMkZMJL they have, at a heavy expense, established a On* of splendid FOUR-HORSE COACHES AND OMNI BUSES, for the purpose of transporting passengers and their baggage to and from the different railroad, depots and steamboat landings, to and from all parte of the city, and respectfully solicit their pa tronage. Charges less than by any other conveyance. ■ We have placed BOXES In the Ballard, Ex change, Knots wood, Powhatan aud St. Charle* Hotels where persona desiring tO leave by any of the railroads or steamers can leave their orders b) 7 o'clock. P. M., and will be called for next morn ing, at their residences, or St any hotel or board j ing-house in the city. In time for the train or boat ! they wish to goon. Orders can also be left at our am corner of Seventeenth and Marshall streets. Passengers going South dine at the Powhatan Hotel, our line of Coaches leaving there daily st ft.leaud 7 A. M. and a.esPTri., ana in !__._ connect with train* on the Richmond and Danville and Richmond and Petersburg railroads. de n-tm QAJtEtE a 00 2£_f_fi POUNDS NEW SUOAK •eJUU CURED HAMS, at SS eeata: „ , _ f.teo pounds NEW CURED SHOULDERS, at W cents'. ■___ 1,809 pounds NEW BREAST PIECES, BRIUIIT. at» cents; ____ , _ JO.OOO pounds OLD SHOULDERS, SWEBT. at W k cents. For sale by _ _...„„_. V. B. DAVIDSON, at George Watt It Cos, Franklin street; . de ttjl Richmond, Va. T INSEED OIL, WHITE LEAD ANl> JU EIRC la oil, of superior quality, will b* sol* low to close. J. F?. OEOROE. Bosher'a Hall, corner Ninth and Mala streets. de ta-tw . TfOWDER, FOWDKR.-We nw by .Ti •■? *_*_&*_£&_*s^nvniur A of AledMULAßrfilTw aad '^^ffjfffo^