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TBLBGHtAMnC WWI rom siciiioiro Per 1W Rafts gqwrt, Strut Proceeding! of Washington, Dec. Dsvii Introduced a bill for the temporary governmerit of Arizona. After executive session, the Senato adjourned till Tuesday. Farnsworth, of 111., Interrogated the as to the endorsatlon of a called the "Black iMamond," published as an offset to Helper's Kwk, and favoring the re-opening of the slave trade. Messrs.

Oobb, of and Miles, of S. repudiated the re-opening of the slave trade. The Utter catechised the Black Republicans, as to their eiulorsat lon of Helper's book. Mr. Stanton, of Ohio, with equal frankness, that so far as it advocated servile insurrection he denounced it.

There was not ten men in Ohio who endorsed those sentiments. Mr. Reagan, of Texas, opposed the re-opening of the slave trade. Mr Bon ham, of regarded the acUof IH9-V0 as unconstitutional, but was not in favor of agitating iheir repeal. Mr.

of for himself favored the re-opening of the slave trade, but did not think the people of Mississippi were of the same opinion. Mr, Crawford, of Qa, opposed the re-opmingof the trade at present, but under particular circumstances would favJr it. Mr. Farnsworth (Ilep.) did not endorse Helper, be was opposed to forcible abolition or insurrection but favored gradual nnd peaceful emancipation. Mr.

Barksdale, of said a member who wonlrt not carry out the provisions of the Constitution in regard to the rendition it fugitive slaves, was false to his oath to support thai a traitor to I.svelv liuestions were asked and answered. Mr. Farnaworth at last said that the design tore-open the slave trade could not be fastened on the South any more than Brown's raid could be on the Republicans. House proceeded to vote for to a choice 107. Sherman received IKI.

Million 27, Gilmer J9, Bocock 10. Remainder scattered among 24 others. News from California. St. Overland mail, with San Francisco dates of the tfc'th passed Malloy's station at twelve o'clock last night, and will be due here on Thursday night.

The detention of the mail was caused by the high water in the rivers of Texas and the aevere weather on tne Plains. In the case of Biddle Boggs against the Merced Mining Csmpanv, application will be made for a writ of error, with the view of bringing the matter beforw the United States Supreme Court. The steamer Sierra Nevada was to leave San Francisco on tbeivth ult. for Panama, to take New York mails of December 5. The steamer Cortex reached San Francisco On the 26th ult causing much rejoicing.

A severe gale occurred at San Francisco on the 2lth ult-, flooding the streets and causing much damage to the shipping in the The schooner General Morgan was suuk, and several others were seriously injured. A fire occurred in San Francisco on the 27th destroying property to the amount of $10,000. The Australian brig Joeck, from Rio Janeiro, which was supposed to have foundered, bad been found anchored on the Mexican coast, with two sailors on board in a starving condition. The remainder of the crew were dead, excepting: three sailors who lauded in a boat at San Bias. A slight shock of earlhquake was felt at San Francisco on the 25th.

It was rumered at San Francisco that the Senatorial contest would be narrowed down to Wetler and Baldwin, and the election, it was supposed, would be postponed until next session. ihs revenue cutter Wm. L. Marcy had returned to San Fianciaco, being unable to land at Farralone island, in consequence ot a severe gale. Business in San Francisco dull, and since the departure of the last mail no sales of importance bad taken place.

Sales of caiks of lard, at had beeu made. From Washington. WasniJfOTON, Dec. Senate, in Executive session to-day, confirmed the nomination of Mr. ilishop.

Commissioner of Patents. The citizens of Washington held a Union meeting to-night. A large number were in attendance. A series of resolutions were read condemning the extremists at the North and at the South, and declaring the Union in danger. Owing to the interest of a large number opposed to the meeting as inopportune and unnecessary, mtich confusion ensued, and no nation was taken on the resolutions.

and the meeting broke up. The opponents of the meeting are not identified with the Black Republican party. Letter from Governor Wise. PHii.Ai>ELi'HiA, Doc. Committee of Arrangements of the late Union meeting received a letter from Qovernor Wise, acknowledging the reception of the proceedings of the Union meeting from this city.

He "Your in the late disturbance has acted the part of a sister State. We rely upen her loyalty to conservative principles, as they are embodied in the Constitution of the are assuied that the mass of her citizens be our brethren in arms against wrongs to either Commonwealth. I will invite the Legislature of Virginia, now in session, to take an order upon the presentation ot a Hag, which, I pray, maybe asign of our Union forever." Return of Gen. Taliaferro and Staff. Ice.

Washington, Dec. Taliaferro, 001. Slewart and Col. with staff, and a large amount of ordnance and stores, arrived here and will goto Richmond to-morrow night. The Alexandria Artillery arrived at home to-niglit, and were received with great enthusiasm.

The only company now on guard at Charlestown, is the Jefferson Guard, Capt. Brown, bo men. has been completely restored. Wreckr-Trial of a New Steamer. Norfolk, Dec.

Samuel Chase, from New York, has been wrecked at liogue'a Island, and is nearly a total loss. The U. S. steamer Narragansett another trlal'trip to-day. Ntndeuit Invited to New Orleans.

Nr.w Orlkaxh, Dec. 23. -The faculty of the Medical College here, in reply to an application of the Southern students in New York, have informed thein that they will be received at nominal fees. The students here invite those at New York to joiu them, tuition free. The Big Gun.

Pittsbcbo. Dec. monster cannon cast this morning at the Fort Pitt Foundry, under the sujieriutendence of Lieut. Rodman, with complete success. It weighs over 'ons.

The material of which it is cast is railed Floyd metal. The Ohio State Treasury Defalcation. Columbus. Ohio, Dec. the case of W.

H. Gibson, former treasurer of the State of Ohio, the jury, after being out twenty-four houis, brought in this morning a verdict of guilty of defalcation. The Kobbery. Acousta, Dec. Maroney, the alleged robber of 850,000 from Adams Express, has arrived in Montgomery, Alabama, and committed to South Carolina Banks.

Columbia, Dec. th branches of the South Carolina have passed the bill suspending, until June, I'sfil, the law requiring the banks to have a dollar in specie for every three dollars in circulation. Printer to the Senate. Washinoton, Dec. 23 Geo.

W. Bowman, proprietor of the Washington Constitution, has been nominated as printer to the Senate. Fire in Augusta, Dec. 23 Roll's carriage factory, containing much stock and several buggies, wak set on fire and destroyed last night. Insured in the Southern Mutual.

The Jamestown. York, Dec. steamship Jamestown. from Richmond, arrived last aright at 10 o'clock. L.

The Greenville (Ala.) Messenger, of the Uth, reports the homicide of P. P. Davenport by iiis brather-in-law, J. B. Davenport was shot and instantly Smyth made his escape.

It is suited that the notorious Helper attended the meeting of the "national" Republican committee in New York on Wednesday. Judge Parker declines the appointment of U. S. District Attorney for New his Urge practice is worth more. The Legislature of Georgia have passed a law prohibiting the post-mortem manumission of slaves.

Ad rices from Santa Fe announce that Lieut. Julieu May died suddenly of apoplexy, at Tecolo te. No vera ber 22d. The stage from Staunton to Harrisonburg, was last Friday night week, iniuring several passengers, but uot very seriously. Bob Flat, a negro, died at the poor-house in Franklin county, K.

two or three weeks since, at the advanced age of 120 years. The "Wise Guard is the name of an artil. 'Tv corps recent organized in Dr. Joslab Janneydied at bis residence in Clark county, on the 4tb Inst. of the President's Message have been 10 the postmasters in the Atlantic cities.

Postinaater General Holt left Washington Thursday for Florida. Five of snow fell at Wheeling, fa, on Tuesday affording line sleighing. umtuw. calling for letters in thia List, will please say ihay are adtutiiid. LADIES' LIST.

Alexander mta Johnson miss Ella Alley mrs Jtarj Johnson mrsJno Allen mrs A Jarvis mrs Allen mrs Johnson mrs Anderson Alary James mrs Baker mrs Martha A Jackson mrs Hsrrett mrs Kimbrough mrs Banks mis AT Kelly mrs MA HsnksinrsSt mrs Belt mrs Kennedy missin) Bingham mti A Killenn miss 0 Blackburn mrs Kelley miss Sarah A Bray mrs Mary r. Kenne miss BretlmrsMsry LyonmrsS Brooks mrs Lncy Lannard mrs Susan Brown mrs Landoa mrs Mary mrs A Lawe miss Cornie Bums miss Maggie Long miss Lonisa Butcher miss Mary A toiers mrs A Bray miss IS A Mews mrs ilraitm miss A Montgomery mrs Bowlser miss Matthews mrs Blemer miss A mrs fc Bingham miss Emma Ma tin mrs 8 Ban ton iiiissS A Martin mrsC Bust) Mary Ann Melons ttarsman Sarah Marshall miss MAWS Catulefle miss Martin miss A Curatte mrs A Martin miss Crow miss Martha Mitchell nuss Harriet Crump mrs Mountcastle miss A Crump mrs Millsr miss CrowdisMaryL MejersmissMV Cnndrey mrs McMabon mrs Bridget Cohen mrs McKenney mrs Courtney miss (. McAllister mrs Oonnell mrs McCloymrsLJ2 Cox mrs Meshelle McLauraine mrs Cook Mars't McCarthy mrs Cook miss Sfary A MoCabe ni's Cole mrs Kllen McLauraine mrs Bell Cook mrs I. Nelson inrs A Cooke miss Fannie A Noland mrs Clarke mrs Maria Newell miss GCJ Clark miss Mary Niedemyer miss A Cisrk miss Oliver mrs A Clsrk miss Sallie O'Sullivaa mrs LAS Cook mrs Msrg't O'Neilemrs Clarke mrs Susan A Parker iiiim Irene Clsmuiitt inrs Patterson miss 0 Ciarke mrs A Prentis miss Cnristian inrs Ann Price miss Carter miss SB Probes miss Sarah Carter mrs Pollard miss Carter mrs EMC Pearce inro A Carter inrs Pendletou mrs Coleman miss 8 Pollard mrs A Orew miss A Poindoxter mrs .1 Daugberty miss II Powers mrs Harriet miss Risly Bridget Drumgold miss A Roberts Mary Ann Dillon mrs Wm Riely miss Maria Urewry in ss Rouch miss Lora Ilabney mm A Richardson miss Davismrg A Riley mrs Davis miss Rivers mrs Anna Davie mrs Richardson mrs Evans miss 8 Richfer mrs Emma Ellis mis Rag land mrs A Ellettmissfi A mrs Enright miss Ellen Smith Mary (slave) Fisher mrs Simpson miss Fletcher n.rs Sacnders Ford m'ss Simpson miss 3 A Frost mrs Mater iniss Fore mrs A Slaughter miss Folkes miss Smith miss Foley Mary Small miss A Ferguson nirs A Smith nuss Gaul Mary Stephens rnirs A Gay inn Hwann miss Gordon mrs Scott Renecca Uodwin ran KA Smith mrs A Green Snead mrs A miss A Spencsr Goods mill Suhlett ran Gordon miu Sullivan mri Gibbons miss IT 2 Swan Gregory miss Terhuine mrs Gillespie miss 3 Thomas mrs Ann Gibson miss Totty mrs A uentry Tucker inrs Gary miss Settle Tracy mrs Marc't Huches miss Ai.n Ta- sard miss Judith Hooper miss Tally Hooper miss A Terry miss Ann miss Msrg't Tsylsr miss Betty Hollinssworth miss Teiiiple miss Heath miss 8 A Thompson miss Ellen Hay miss Tinsley miss Hardister inrs Tinsley miss Rsttr Harney mrs Thompson miss Mary Hatcher mrs Tahapin miss A Henriques nirs Maria Upshur rtirs Herbert mrs II Vest mrs Mattie Huehison mrs "Wood mrs Virginia Hill mrs Woodfin mrs Martha HoUowell mrs ilson mrs F.hz'th Harrison nirs Wilson mrs PH HotlammrsL Whitton mrs Maria mrs RC "West inrs Leonora rialev mrs Susan Watts mrs Bcnj Hail Wanrall mrs Holt Almira Warren mrs Sarah Horns Wood nirs Sarah A Jones mrs Sarah Wayne miss Mary Jones mrs Mary Watson mist Anna Jones miss l.ue* Wellermiss Laura Jordan mrs Whitworth Martha Johnson miss Elizi Wilkinson Josephine Johnson mrs Wmfree Sarah Johnson Mary A Wood Bettie GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Atkinson French Thos McCloud Chs Anuerson Win Foran Ro McCartClias Anderson 0 Franklin Ro McNaughton Adams Jno Fonly Wast MoGlaraty Alvey GT Favour McCann Armstrong DrJ Franklin McMabon Armstrong Farmer 4 Bro Mclnten Allen Farquarson McDearmond Alion Roll Fo'dJnoJ McVay Jas Aaron Thos Finney Ed McKinny Abbott Eh Co Foster A McMara Tim BriggsJH McNainarogh Brown Wm Green Sam Natle-TP Boulden Ghianda Thoa Butler Gentry Jno Nothen Rev Biany Thcs GuilieenJno Nelson I.

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B. BIGGER, P. M. All persons having cltiroa agaiaat the eatate of CHARLES MARX, decenaed, nre requested to present tbem, properly authenticated, to the undersigned for settlement; and all peraona indebted to the enid estate, are requeated to make payment to the undersigned with whittle delay as possible. C.

PURCELL, R. M. BUHTOPI, 8. C.GHEKNHOW. Executors of Charlos Mars, dee'd.

de 23-dlwft)awSw PLOVER Imsheispriwe CLOVER DEED, en consignment. for sale hv WM. 8. ROYSTBR. de Zi -it Corner Cary and Virginia sts.

buH SALE SEAMBTREBB.WASBER nod IRONER-To re mat dln or near the city. Ap Uvfw Wi cnMIMM Mill 111 QHMITIUa 99 CLAUS. 4 £Ji rB MT NICHOLAS SALOON. SpSilM of ry k-. FANCY ARTICLES lor TOYS FIRE WORKS most.

teraphng description and ewv article to bS The will Headquarters of Santa Claus. Rl. Country orders promptly attended to. AN OREW ANTONI, Confectionerr. de door atwve Bank.

DRESKKTS FOR CHR IST A open.a choice and beautiful variety of Bohemian, Antique. Parian. Etruscan, and China Vases; Odor Boxes; fine Bohemian Glass. Antique, and China Colo.nes; Card Receivers; Parian and Bronse Figures; Motto Cups and Saucers; China Muss; Fancy China Ornaments; Cut-Glass and Ruby Deoanters; Papier Msche Writing Desks and Work Boxes; Portfolios, ho. Those in want of a handsome present will please call, de THO3 A.

BULKLEY. PIIRTSTMAY GREAT INDUCEMENTS! With a view of confining my business next year to the sale of GROCERIES. FRUITS. PROVISIONS, I will sell from this date my stoek of WINES AND LIQUORS, AT COST. Amongst which will bo found some of the choioest Old Hennessy.

l.ondon Dock, Otard and Seienette BRAN 01 KS; delightful Old Sherry, Port and Madena WINKS; Champagne, Claret and Malaga tine Old Bourbon. Mononsahela and Mountain Rye WHIBKEYS; pure Irish and Sootoh ditto; London Porter; Scotch Ale; bar and Stomach Bitters; Jamaica Rum; Gin; Cordials; Cider; Wines; Brandies, at all prices. Families and others wilt iir.d a saving of 25 to 60 percent, in the above articles, by sivinc me a call. 20 000 Havana and Domestie CIGARS will lie added to the above. J.

P. KAVENaGH, Family Grocer and Liquor Dealer, de 172 Broad below6th. TJAPPY NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS! xl GLORIOUS KXHIBITFON OF CHRISTMAS INSTITUTION FOR attherorner of Hroad and Third and China Dinner. Tea and Toilet Sets, selling oft' at a great bargain; Flower Vases and other parlor Ornaments Tor the million. Goblets, Tumolers, Kerosene Oil Lamps and others, and every description of Glassware, and Castors, at greatly reduced prices to sell out; Table Cutlery, wood-ware, Willowware.

Silver-pl-ted. Aibata and Britannia ware; Tea-trays, Meat-cutters. Fenders, Coal-hods. Shovels and Ton.s; India Rubber and other Mats; Cotiee Mills and all House-Furnishing tioods, most at manufacturers' prices to close them out. Fire- works.

Fancy Baskets. Ladies' Workboxes and Satchels, sp'endid Hair rins, Paper Dolls and Baby Houses. Bird Ca-es and Hobby Horses and thousands of other articles, suitable for Christmas presents. We must dispose ot them; therefore, if you war.t bargains, call at SCHAAP ft de 14--3W Corner Broad and third Fire Works! cikk. as Agent for the manufacturer, I offer the following FIR WORKa at reduced prices, via Pin Wheels, Fire Crackers, Chaners.

Stars, Rocketts. Triangles, Roman Candles, Flower Pots, Torbiilions, Torpedoes, Vertical Wheels, Grasshoppers, Flying Pig-ons, Mines, Blue Lights, Scro.ls, Bengola Lights, Fancy Works. LOUIb J. de 19 No. 80 Main st.

'HRISTMAS PRESENTS. have on hand a large and carefully selected stock of Colognes, Perfumery, and Fancy Articles, suitable for Christmas Presents, for sale low. by E. I'ICOT. cor.

Main and 17th sts. CHRISTMAS IS NEAR AT HAND, andlf you want Wax Candles, for Christmas Trees, and Gold and Silver call on L. WAGNER. Druggist. Corner 6th and Broad streets.

CHRISTMAS bbln. superb Christmas Apples, expected on Fr.dav morning, for sale low by WM. T. KING, 6 and 8 Franklin Having qualified as Executor'of the late Geo. W.

Atkinson, deceased, I respectfully request all persons having claims him to present them properly authenticated for settlement, and all persons indebted to him are request ed to make payment at as early a day as 13v authority vested in me as Executor, I appoint ALBERT G. TALMAN mv anent toconiinue the business of selling COUNTRY PRODI CEon commission. heretofore conducted by the late George W. Atkinson, deceased, and respectfully solfct consignments to hint. Mr.

Tnlman's Experience and niqst efficient service during the protracted absence and illness of the late Mr. Atkinson, afford ainplo guarantee to planters that in sending their crops to him their interests will be l'ully protected, and the best prices obtained. JNO. C. WILLIAMS, Executor of de Geo.

Atkinson, dee'd. Just received and in store, 43 cases IN of Dr. CHARLES LACROIX'S CELEBHATEf) STOMACH BITTERS. Manufactured bv J. HONNET SON.

Baltimore, Md. N. are invited to examine these BITTERS. being of fl superior quality, at the Auction aivf Commission House of ALEXANDER NOTT. POOKS FOR SALE OR have two Rood COOKS, that I wish to sell or hire, (I prefer to sell.) One of them is a superior COOK, WASHER anil IRONER; the other is a food p'aiu COOK, WASHFR and IRONER.

Thev are women of good character and disp, sitian. I can he seen on Shockoe Slip, any dav. frrrn to twelve o'clock. A. D.

CHOCKLEV. de 22-3 ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES. The undersigned manufactures and keeps conftantly on hand, at the Richmond Iron and Steel Works, a larre and fine of REFINED and COMMON IRON, consisting all sizes Bar, Band. Hoop, and Scroll Iron. TIRE IRON Ovals and Half Rounds.

Horse and Mule SHOE IRON, ROUNDS and SQltarkS. LIGHTNING RODS, round and square. Agricultural DRUM TEETH, NUT IRON. Tobacco Mill TAPERED PLATE IRON. In short, eery description of I RON that mav ordered.

Also, Railroad FROG STEEL. STEEL Coach, Buggy, and Sulkey TIRES, and Ouarry Half-Round STEEL JAMES HUNTER, Richmond, Va. sizes and patterns of WASHERS on hand or made to order. de Richmond-made Richmond will encourage home manufacture, I ofler a first rate article of CANDLES which I ask the public to see and know the price of before purchasing elsewhere. They are warranted 16 oz.

to the pound. Hot like a great many sold in this place only 14 oz. to the pound. JAS. SINTtiN, de corner 18th and Franklin sts.

A DMINISTRATOR'S administered upon the estate of the late James Winston, of this city, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to him, bond, note, or open account, to call on me and settle their respective indebtedness with the least possible delay: and those having claims against the estate will present thein to me, properly authenticated for settlement. WM. F. BUTLER, de 14-2w Addi'r of James Winston, dec d. OFFICE R.

A D. R. R. December 19. 1869 "The Cowpons of the Bonds of this IN company due on the Ist January, 1860, in New York, will paid at'the Union Bank in that city, or at this office with exchan e.

THO. W. BROCKENBROUGH, de Treasurer. CELLING OFF AT COST. Intending change in our business and to remove from our present store, we will, up to January Ist.

close out our stock of Frenoh and German Faney BASKETS. WOODEN and WILLOW WARE, FANCY GOODS AT AND BELOW COST, FOR CASH. CHAS. LUNDIN de 310 Broad street. P.

EAT BARGAINS! VJ IF APPLIED FOR A larpe lot of fine Ivory, Bone. Ebony. Horn. and Wood Handle TABLE KNIVES and FORKS, CARVERS, kc. The above being slightly damaged in manufacturing, will be retailed very oh" ap.

Boarding-houses, families, 0., in want will do well to call aoon. Ap ply at Ino tsi E. B. Main st. TVORY BALANCE HANDLE TABLE I CUTLER received a r.ew lot of both Table and Desert KNIVES handsome Also, a few dozen line Ivory CARVERS, and a variety of other TABLE CUTLERY, of different stvles.

To be sold in lots to accommodate families and others, very cheap. Apply at E. B. COOK'B de Auetion Store, 70 Main street. lot of BLACKSMITHS' TOOLB, consisting of two good BELLOWS, two ANVILS.

VICE TONGUES, Ac. Also, a complete set of UUARRY TOOLB and a lot of BTONE CUTTERS' TOOLS. For further information, inquire of the Refd'e Verandah Hotel. or call at the Westham Iron Works, at Lock Ned, where the above articles can tie seen. SAM'L McHOSE.

Riohinond, Dec. 10.1859. de riSE OLD FRENCH BRANDY, APPLE and Old Rye WHISKEY; Jamaica RUM and WINES of every description; No. 1 BUTTER; BUCKWHEAT; Nev Orleans MOLASBEB; fins lresh TEAS; Family BACON, Hams and Breasts; No. 1 Refined LAB Java and Laeuayra COFFEE; Crushed, Coffee and Powdered SUGARS, for sale by C.

P. WORD, de corner 18th and Main sts. have this day appointed Fkakcxs Niedbkmkykk as mv agent, to eondnot the GARDENING aad DAIRY BUSINESS, and all business incident and appertaining thereto, to buy and sell for cash only. ADOIPH NIEDERMEYER. Richmond, Uth December, 18(9.

persons having claims against the estate of the l.te Wsa. Matthews wiu present them, properly authenticated, to the under signed; and all those indebted to the estate will make payment as soon as Ppwble to de Of the late wta. Matthews. ATHS. LATHS, are prepar Li ad to fnrnish at our saw mill, Maya's island, any amount of LATHS, to which we would call the attention of plasterers aad others, as we will them ai the low price of 92 per tuouKaud.

de 14 Jin GEO. fiJHMQH, at Moderate ritii and with the utmost A MOR jT a tlw Hut of lSo'eioek MA RAH at schooner a k' pt Chichi eajvp n7Q tT t' ALABAMA; Vr Matter, now ready for sv, a ar engaged and going on board, wilt have quick dispatch. For remainder apply to W. COLQUITT lO) FOR NEW superior fcist- schooner 8. B.

BAILEY, LVne, Master, having the greater portion of her cargo encaged and on Iward. will have immediate dispatch. For remainder, apply to de W. D. COLQUITT A CO.

FOR SKW ssh7. NEATH, Capt. Baxbr. is and will sail for the above port with all possible dispatch. freight, applv to de 9-ts DAVID WM.

CURRIE. 1 stoamer CURTIS will, after MONDAY next. discontinue running between this, Portsmouth and Noriolk, until further notice. The steamer GLEN COVE, Capt. Z.

C. Gr kford, will continue the regular run between this, Portsmouth and Norfolk, leaving the wharf at Rocketts retularljr every MONDAY. WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY MORNINGS, at precisely, and return each alternate day, (Sunday excepted,) leaving Norfolk at the same hour. del-ts R. 0.

HASKINB. CHANWi. ul 41 STARTING TO PORTSMOUTH AND NORFOLK, AND REDUCTION OF GLEN COVE and CURTIS PECK will, on and after Monday next, 3rd of October, leave the wharf at Rocketta. every raorning (Sundays excepted.) at o'clock, precisely the Glen Cove leaving every Monday, Wednesday and Fridav mornings, and the Curtis Peck every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday mornings, and both boats return each alternate days, touching at all the regular landings going and returning.

Passage for the round triii, to and from Portsmouth or Norfolk, 95. To City Point.94. O.HASKINB. OS) MILLINERY STORE. ttttng HOME-MADE BONNETS.

CLOAKSSaSS AND HEAD DRESSES. Mrs. S. M. FARISS has now on hand as fine an assortment of BONNETS, CLOAKS AND HEADDRESSES as can be founa anywhere in the city BONNETS MADE TO ORDER at short notice, and BLEACHED AND TRIMMED in the latest st les.

Also, a fiirt assortment of DRY GOO'IS too numerous to mention are selling all of tho above goods at greatly reduced prices. We respectfully invite all who want cheap goof's to irive us a call, at No 227 st between 3d and 4th, Richmond, Va. Lde SM. FARISS CHEAP CEJm ILLINERY, AT 115 STREET, UP STAIRB With a of reducing my stock and making room forSpnn styles, I will close out my present assortment of GOODS at greatly reduced orices. The stock embraces very rich BONNETS.

HEADDRESSES and CAPS, BkIDAL HEAD-DRESSES. FEa'TIIERS, FLOWERS, eto. Visitors to the city and the public genera lv, in pursuit of such goods, wouid do well to make an esrlv call. Miss R. LY'ON, ds 15 115 Broad street.

WINTER GOODS. (Ml HOME-MADE FACTORY GOODS. 111 I respectfully announce to my customers and the public generally, that I have made large arransemeats for the MANUFACTURE of all kinds of CLOTHING for GENTLEMEN'S wear. I solicit a call, and an examination ol my stock of FINE GOODS of every description. N.

large assortment of SERVANTS' CLOTHING, very cheap. B. BEECH ER. de Under the Mansion House. SUP'TS OFFICE R.

Ac l). R. R. CU Richmond. Dec 17.1&59.

SI'EIIAL. up freight Depot of thi3 will closed ON AND AFTFR FRIDAY, Dec. 23.1559, until TUESDAY, 3.1860. The down-freight Depot will I cl after SATURDAY, Dec 24. 1859, until WEDNESDAY.

Jan. 4, there will be no freights received at, or delivered from, the Depot tetween the alwve dates. de ALEX. WLORRAL.Sup't. FREIGHT OFFICE R.

P. R. Richmond, Dee 20 1859. Freight Offree of this Company will be oge( an( a fter MONDAY, 20th until SATURDAY, Ist January, IS6O J.N. PARKER, Agent.

RICHMONDOYSTER DEPOT, No. 8 East MunStrhkt. iRICHMOND. VA. XfJJgjajr I atn now receiving daily a very su pertor quality of fresh OYSTERS, fat and finely flavored, and am prepared to furnish them in any quantity, at moderate prices, put up in ant manner aesired.

Persons visiting the country during Christmas and desiring to present the friends with a can of superior Oysters, would do well to call upon me, when their Oysters will be put up Becurely in cans, or otherwise, and their orders promptly attended to. A superior article of SI'ICED OYSTERB now on hand She'l (Waters always supplied. JULIUS C. DEWS, Opposite Wm. Taylor's Wholesale Grocery.

de PlAfliO FOR gentleman ffca-fi up housekeeping, is desirous of ITT VI 'disposing of a valuable ROSEWOOD PIANO, of seven octaves, round corners and splendid tone, and cost originally S4OO, and is only about six menths old. It will be sold verv cheap. Apply to C. SCHUMANN, 205 Main street, de CRAWFORD'S SALOON, (CTVI 10TH Sthkkt. RICHMOND.

VA. XSEy 8 CRAWFOR Proprietor. Lovers of good eating will always find there the verv choicest OYSTERS, FISH, CHOPS. WINES, GAME, STEAKS. LIQUORS, CIGARS, to be obtained in any Eating House in this country.

de EXTRA CO- Trrffi JUismpibS t.UMBIA.-For the accommoda- tion of Servants, an EXTRA PACKET will leave our Landing SATITHiAY, the 24th. at 3P. and arrive in Columbia at la. M. Returning, leave Columbia MONDAY, the 36th.

at 6 A. and arrive in Richmond at 5 P. M. FROM accommodate the Servants coming down, an EXTRA PACKET will leave January 2d. 1860, at 6 A.

and arrive in Richmond P. M. R. EDMOND A CO. i FOR new BOATofthe two i-iLiPm and one stable Capacity about 70 tons.

Terms reasonable Apply to jas. McCarthy a code Cor. 6th ar.d Byrd on Canal. FOR SALE li55kLY-A THOROUGH BREDVTtEgfS three years old. ANo.l private CAR RI AG nearly new, sai table either for a private Carriage or Hack.

They oar, be seen at the stables of Messrs. Davis A Hutcheson. A jreat bargain may be had by application to no E. B. COOK.

Auctioneer. FOR RENT OR SALE PRIV4TKLY The well known ALLEY'S TAVERN PROPERTY, on the Westham Plank-Road, lour miles from the city, contains 2fl acres, a dwellinghouse with four rooms and the usual out The property is too well known to need a further description. For terms, which will be reasonable, apply to J. H. COOHILL.

SAM'L S. COTTRELL tc SADDLE A HARNESS GfcjSV Wholesale and retail, No. 118 west Main st. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA.

In addition to manufacturing the ahove-named goods, we will make to order, for State or States, or all kinds of MILITARY TRAPPING for Cavalry Companies. Also, CARTRIDGE BOXES, CAP BOXES, BELTS, for Infantry Companies, as low as can be had north of Mason A Dixon's line. We only ask for a trial, to prove by our work they will be equal to any made in this country. We return our thanks for the liberal patrongace be stowed on our house for the last eighteen years, and hope to receive a continuation of the same. SAMUELS.

COTTRELL, de JOHN N. JENNINGS. subscriber, intending most postttvely to change his present hflMnbusiness by the Ist day ef January nest, offer to the puMio until that time any article in bis line AT AND BELOW COST, fot cask, or to punctual customers on a reasonable time. Those of his wishing SADDLES. HARNESS.

BRIDLES. WHIPS, BPUKS, TROOPERS' EQUIPMENTS of any style or aualitf, (and indeed anything usually kspt ina Saddle and Harness establishment,) will certainly find it greatly to their advantage to give him a nail, as he is determined to sjll. Franklin bet. IMb aad Uth st 4 N. that the time ta abort, only lAABBLI.

EXTRA SUGAR. IW lObbls Cat Loaf do. SO bbls. Crushed do. 10 boxes Loaf do.

lU A JOHN WADK. de wj Corner PearTnad Cary streets. Avonxm BAUB. TUTVMM DAT 9. VALUABLE REAL ESTATE PERSONAL OREAT VALUE.

ho ac LAND oo York River: a large STEaMSAW and GRIST MILL; many oomfortaMi RESIDENCES and other buildings, teamrwti WW, the pndsrugned, by virtue of eerUin to him from lames Bigler. witl sell at Wbite auction, at Baler's Mills, in York county, the most desirable property that has ever been exposed to salem this community. consisting of about ACRES 0 PLAND! 'V' 1 8 1T and known as the Ripon Halt m'JUi. There is on th's estate a a I'RAM OBIST MUX; a WHARF extending between seven and eight hundred tarda to neep a and commodious it OLSE: eight or ten private tor the comfortable aconniiuodatioa of families; four large Barns; alar.e table, and a Blacksmith's Shod besides corn 1 A BRlCfc-YARD. .5 and some 12 000 or 16,000 selected and set out with great oms which aie expected to bear lruit next 10 'he above are 16 or 17 good HORDES Log Wauons and Lumber Wagons Farming Utensils, Lumlter, of value various other commodities vmry Milch Cows, a good 'ealected and brought on from New Thil Va i.

a of im rov breed. imHw ibe sold in parcels or in one entire lVn rf -iI? purchasers. The sale ol the it If th th of January, 1860, al "clock and the who sale will be continued fromdav to da, tilt completed. Made known on the day of sale. a HOMErf RAMBDELL.

ny 011 information in regard to the above sale, oan to M. Napp on the or to L. J. fiowsex, 00rg Va de 24 dtds SHERIFF'S SALE OF WUKi WRIGHTS' be sold at nab ion TUESDAY morning, January 3r(f 1860, Ji Bl rooms or Co.k, a lot of HEELWRIGH I'S' TOOLS, levied on by virtue of executions in my hands, in favor ol T. K.Keelty and Van Lew, Taylor vs.

Thos. J. a and Irons, 18 si? 2 Squares, lot of Files 4 yf: ke 2 Hammers, IS Au.ers, I Braces and Bits and other articles senerally found in a wheelwright shop. Terms cash JNO' WRIGHT. D.

8., For H. Eliyson, C. H. be added to the above sale. a lot of CANDY, on by virtue of au execution in my hands, in favor of Geo.

J. Sumner JoMph Lontenotti. JNO W. WHIGHT, D. 8 For H.

K. Kllvkqn, 3 C. fo. By Dnnlop, Moncurr A- Auct's. pAROO OF MOLASSES AT WKDNESDAY.

the 28th at 11 o'clock, will tell at our wharf and warehouse, at Rovketts, the cargo of the schr. Chrysolite, from Louisiana, with l'J3 iihds. SL'GAR, quality ranging from prime to choice. 134 bbls. choice MOLASSES.

ALSO-100 hhds. prime Musoovado MOLASSES. 47 hhds. prime Muscov.d-SUGAR. SIOO, cash: over $100, 4 months' credit, for approved negotiable pacer.

HFV Sales without to weather. de 24 DUN LOP. MONCURE A Auot's. By Dickinson. Hill Aucts.

pOMMTSSIOXtR'S virtue of a dooree of the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, in the case of et als. vs. Hill et pronounced June llth. 1859, the subscriber as Special Commissioner appointed by said Court, will proceed to sell lor cash, at the auction bouse of Hill Sc. Co in the City of Richmond, on FRIDAY, the Bth day of 'nuarv, 1830, at lOo'clk, A.

the following luable slaves MATILDA. aged 35 who is a very sood cook, washer and MARY, aged 23 also a good plain cook, but a firstrat" washer and irot er. FLEMING, 21, a 1 tobacco factory hand RACHEL, 17, a sood house servant, and has accustomed to the cure of children. servants are of very chirscter and have always been ETKKHELD TRENT, de Special Commissioner. COMMISSIONERS' SILK OF TAI.IIAv> BLK be sold b- us on MONDAY, the 2nd day of January next, 1860 at 10 o'clk, ELEVEN factory hands, on- 1 No.

1 dining-room servant, and one negro wnmnn. a good belonging to the estate of John Cosby, dec'd. By order of the Commissioners. WM. H.

rnm OH. PETTUS. oni rs Hill A Co Auets. 19-dActds SALt OF VALLABLE be sold at the auction house of Dickinson. Hill A on MONDAY, the 2d day of January, 18a0, at 10 o'clock.

17 or 18 likely NEGROES, consistine of men, women, boys and girls, all young and likely. Most of them are field hands; 1 cook and 3 or 4 house portion of tue saves belonging to tlie estate of Ambrose Hutcheaon. dec'd. ALEX. B.

HUTCHESON, JNO. A. HUTOHESON, JNO. B. YOUNG.

HUGH M. HUTCH ESON, de Commissioners. I "likely SIT uk fcTs FOB "AIR TO THK HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH. LOUISA C. on January 2d, 1800.

This is a valuable lot of NEtiROES and now is the chance for those wishin. to buy to please thein- Helves. RANSOM, a likely field hand.32 years old; ELIZA, a Rood cook, washer and ironer. with her two youngest children She is 23 years old. The three and the other one year of aROLINE, six years old de Mrs.

A. T. BEADLES. DLIiHC SALE OF By the i consent of all the parties interested, in order to a division of the same I will sell at puM'o auction, lor cash. FOUR Y'OUNG NEGRO MEN and ONE OLD WOMAN on TUESDAY, the27th day of the present month.

atWm. A. Deitrick's. I Coal Hill; Ooochland county, (if fair not, the first tair day thereafter,) commencing about 11 o'clock. A M.

de JOHN A. HENLEY. rpm-. KlrthK will oiler tor A DAY. 27th day of December, at his Farm, on the Deep-Run Turnpike, about 4 miles Irom Richmond.

all of his STOCK. CROP, HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, 4c. Also, a large yiper STYLL. Toms made known on day of gale. de JOHN STAPLES.

VIRGINIA STOVES! VIRGINIA stoves Virginia moves: RICHMOND STOVF WORKS, ESTABLISHED A A I 111 li, Manufactures at ths celebrated SOUTHERN STOVE FOUNDRY, CYLINDER, BOX, A fi LUR and COOKING STOVES, of the ii.ost desirable and of superior working qualities: also, HOT AIR FURNACES, FRONTS and GRATES, HOLLOW WARE, HYDRANTS, SIN KS, and most descriptions of light Machinery and Ornamental Castings. The proprietor is convinced that sufficient appreciative patrons could be found in his market who would pay the value of a good article, to justify him in the use of the best materials and in the employment of competent mechanics. Two-thirds thmoulders employed on these Stores are Virginians, tcho hart learntd their trade at these These Stoves have been gradually Raining favor until they have become the most popular of any in use. Their superior strength and simplicity of operation peculiarly fits them for the use of REPAIRING PLATES promptly supplied. Tinners and Btovo dealers throughout the South are desired to forward their o-ders to ASA SNYDER, Richmond.

Vs. Retailed in Richmond by Messrs. D. WM. SEARf WOO 6, G.

4 A. BARGAMIN, and WM. A MOUNTCASTLE. de SELLING OFF AT COST, FOR CASH ONLY. Contemplating to make a change in my business.

I shall, from this day until the Ist of February, offer entire stock of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS AT AND BELOW COST. FOR CASH OXL7 Mv stock of Goods comprises every variety of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GOODS generally kept in Dry Goods stores, and has latetj much increased by lame additions from auo tion sales Having never before solioited any fa vor on the score of selling oil at cost, I can assure my friends and the public that I am determined upon this occasion to give them chance for procuring bargains which are not often offered to them. Call and convince yourself. M. MITTELDORFER, de 8- lm No 228 Broad street.

SPECIAL young man, with fain OiW.who has been ten years ia the country in the mercantile business, isix years business for wishes to get a situation for the next six or twelve monti.s in a good house in Richmond or BOOK-KEEPKR. He would a situation in a commission house or wholesale dry establishment Kef erences as to character and ability will be given i' desired. Apply to Messrs KENT. PAIiNE A CO SAMUEL N. PRICfc A or WkBB A JOHN G.

WADE. He would state that be would not be prepared to enter upon business he fore Ist of February. de the under.igned, shall lrom this date adopt a regular cash system. We have viewed the matter in every light, and find impossible to establish a cash system without re fusing all who may apply for credit. But.

at the same time, we will obligate ourselves to sell goods for less than they can be purchased Caah orders promptly attended to. BRITTON A TOWELL, Dry Goods Merchants. Franklin street. Between 17th 18tb, Riohmond, Va. P.

constantly on band a full supply of Marshall's PATENT SEINE THREAD. Also, i allies' and Boys' SHOES. de STB offer fIOwSTo. LICORICE PASTE. 80 cases RRR 100 superior OUVE OIL.

1000 Ibe. prime Angostura TONQUA BEANS. SS SIfASUfc 8 WW UwHl Vsmilr, Estrk SnMTfiM. PiM Cross Middlings Wheat FLOOR. Pertrvian, Columi ian and Elide GUANO.

da ruTd LIQUORS AND WINES-; WINSTON A POWJSRS, corner of Cay and Pearl keen constantly on hand the finest old ondon PertWINKS in and one-eighth packcan nehad it anywhere. de AUCTION SALES rVTVRS DAYS. By MAk Awt'l. missioner appointed by a decree of tIM Circuit Coart ol the City of Richmond, pronounced on tbe Mjb December, ISM i tbe cue of Ailea, Ac. vs.

Allen, I shall proceed to sell it imblic auction, on the MONDAY, tke Mb day January, 1890. at SH clwk t. of fair; if not. next fair day,) the Real Estate of which the late Williamson Allen died Mixed, rig: The excellent BKirK TENEMENT at the corne' nf Frank and tfthstreeta. fronting 33 feet on Frankhn atreet.

running back 158 feet to an 10 wide. Also, the vae- nt Lot adjoinimr, havn: the same front and depth aa the lot on which tbe dwellin stmrts. Also, the Lot on 'he east line of 3Jth street. between Graceaud Franklin frentin 33 'eet, running back about 12V feet to an alley, having therein a Framed Dwelling. cash; balance at 13 and IS for negotiable interest added.

and title retained till atl the purchase ia fultj paid. The taxee for ISOO to be paid by the purcbiSer. AAI-CN W. aLLKN. Com r.

Sale conducted bj Udddin A do 33--ids TRUSTEE'S SALB OF HOI'SU AND LOT i on Marshall AT virtue of a deed of trust executed to tbe undersuniMi by Thomas Charles, dated 31st July. 1866. I shall proceed to sell, on the premises, on TV SDAY.the 3d ISSO at 4 o'clk, I. the real estaie bv said deed, the tame convcjed to said by lieo. P.

and others. The fronts feet on south side of Marshall street, and runs btck 14H feet to an alley 17 feet wide The upon said lot consist of a comfortable brick house arid necessary out-houses. sale. The taxes for 1890 to be paid the pnr-haser. A H.

BANDB, Trustee. bj G.ob iw A Ancts. de 23 pOnMISStOKERS' SALK OF VALI'A. 0F "Wx ACRKS, ON THK CHARLVB CITY C. H.

ROAD MILKS BhLOW Commissioner, appointed by a decree of tbe Circuit Court of the of Henrico, pronounced on November. IBM. in the case of Beal and others, against rrar administrators, we shall procecdto sell.at public the premises, on DAY. the 16th 1889. at 13 o'clock.

fair; if not, the next fail dxy.) that farm located as above, of which John Farrar died seixen, containing ISOX acres. It will be tulidivided. according to a plat and survejr to be exhibited at the hour ol sale The mansion bouse and acres have been resigned te.Mrs. S. M.

Farrar, as her dower to be held by her dunns her life; and the other iI4X acres will be divided into two or more parcels, as may be deemed judicious I he nart allotted as dower will be sold, subject to the life t-nantcy of the widow, and the residue will sold tn fee, with tha right of immediate possession. I cash; balance at 1 and 2 tor negotiable notes, interest added, and title retained till all the purchase money is paid, and a conveyance ordered by the Court. L. R. BPI L.MAN.

conducted by Goddin Appersow, Auc'to no consequence of the non attendance of bidders, the aNjve sale was postpon the 27th December, 1869, at 12 clock (li fair; if not, the next fair 7 COMMISSIONERS. iiy nines Taylor PXJ.CIDTORS'SALtOr IfftRRF.ROfKA. Ej WAY. HARNESS. AT AUCTION-At the request of the xecutors of Marx, dec'd, we will sell on MONDAY, the 2nth day of December, lommencing at 12 o'clock in front ot ttte City 1 joumr and well-broke HORSE, perfectly sound and gentle.

A ROOK AWAY, nearly new, in good condition 1 SADDLE and BRIDLE. DOUBLE BARRELED HUN. Ac. Terms Ho'se and Rockaway, 4 months' approved note, with For the other personal property, cash will be re quired. PI RCELL, R.

M. BURTON. Exec'rs. S. C.

gkeenhowA James M. Taylor St So.v, Aucts. de 23 TRLSTEt'S SILK OF KI.AL ESTATE, I NKGROKB. HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN virtuo of a deed of trust, -xecuted by Peier D. Glinn and Win.

is, and their wives, to the subscriber dated Novcmtier 21, and duly recordrd in Richmond Must Court and Henrico Countj Court, 1 will ai pub iic auction the balanceof the property i-onveyed siid deed in thi following order, to wit: On MONDAY, the December, commencing at 12 o'clock, in front of the City Hall, will sold about thirty NEGROES, being as valuable a lot as have ever been offered, comprising Vlen, Women, and Girls. them are several valuable AM ILY 81- VaN'l 8 On TUtSDAY, December 27th. commencing at 11 o'clock, A M-, will be sold the residence of Wm. Davis, si'nared ou Clay and Monroe streets, opposite the-esidenceof Sfwnuel Fulliam. APerthe ot the house will lie so'd the entire HOUSE HOLb and KITCHEN FURNITURE of said Davis, comprising a large and useful assortment.

Immediately thereafter, say commencing at 3 o'clock. F. will be sold the residence of Peter 1). Glinn. situated Clav and Gilmer streets toother with all his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FUKNII'URE.

Bo'h of are very des.rat'le residences, are furnished with every convenience, and pleasantly situated. Plats of the real estate may be seen at the oflice of the auctioneers. the real estate.one-fourth cash; balance at 6. 12 anil IS months, for negotiable notes with interest added, and secured trust For the negroes cash will be required. For the other persona property, all sums of $50 and under.

cash; over that amount, 4 in ntiis" credit, for approved negotiable notes, with interest added. JOHN O. STt-GEIt. Tructee. Jamks M.

Tatlov A 80s. Auct's. de 17 PmLlt; MIRING OF SttihUl it be hir- at Wakefield." the farm next adjoining Mr. George W. Iloswell's.

in Harover on FRIDAY, the 3uUi of the present month. about FORTY EG KOES, consulting of men and women, bojs tirls. 'l hey will lie hired as farm hand) and bouse servants, in no case to labor on works of internal improvement, or in occupations considered haxsrd "lis; and with the further express uridorstsnding that they are not to he re-hired by those who h're them publicly, without the written consent of the undersigned. Bonds, with approved security, wi I be required in every instance B. RICHARDSON, tie Ex'rofMrs Judnli Smith, dec d.

pXtlLloK'Si SALE OF 22 LIKELY 11- NEGROES IN HANOVER Executor of Achilles Lumpkin. I shall sell at pub lie auction, at Oak (iroW, the late residence of the decedent, sn the Mechanicsville Turnpike, five miles froiu Richmond, on THURSDAY, the eecemher. at 11 o'clock A.M., 22NKGROES. mostly young, consisting of men, girls, women aid children. J.

G. LUMPKIN. Executor of A. Lumpkin, dee'd. All persons having claims a-.

aiiist the decedent, will present tlieru forthwith, properly authenticated, and all indebted are requested to come iorwa-ii and settle. J. G. LUMPKIN, de Executor of A Lumpkin, dee'd. or lUUAdO.

MILIS. URN, FODDER, WAGONS. CARTS, THURSDAY, the 29th December, 1869. affair; if not. the next fsir day we will sell, to the highest ilder.

our cop ol TOBACCO, estimatedat 000 weight; 76 bbVs.ol CORN JMULBJ) 2 HOKSES, and an exeelleut WAGON and OX OA HT. The sale, commencing at 11 o'clock, will take place Dr C. J. Terrell's farm, known as East View," near Dam Depot, in Hanover. known on day of sale.

da C. J. tc L. F. TERRELL.

By E. B. I'ook, Auct. LTOR'S Or PERSONAL EFFECTS AT AUCTION-On MONDaY. J6th inst at 10 o'clock, 1 will sell, at the late residenoe of Win.

Matthews, dee'd. on Venable street, lead to Union Hill, sundry artie'es of Household Furniture; Carpenters' Tools; one large Carpenter's Tool Chast. wth drawers; a lot of I.umber; a lot of new Sash. Blinds, Moors, and Frames; Grindstone; Work Casings for windows; Turning Lathe, Ac B. T.

CHALK, Ex'r de 21 Of the late Win. Matthews, dee'd. CHER IFF'S SALE OF A LARGE OF BOOTS. SHOES AND FANCY Will be sold, at public auction, on TUEBDAY morning, January 3d. 1860.

at 10 o'clock, at B. Cook's Auction Rooms, rtock of BOOTS. ''HOES ard FANCY GOODS, levied on by virtue attachments in my hands in f.vorof Putney Wat's and 11. Stern Bro. vs.

P. Seh ti'dt, and sold br order of the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond: consisting of Men's and Youth BOOTS and BHOES. Ladies' and Children's SHOES Ladies' and Children's GAITERS. Men's and s' RUBBERS. Servants' BOOTS, SHOES Ac.

All suited to the present season. Also, a lot of SOCKS, PaPHR. SHOE BOXES, SHOW CASE. JEWELRY WATCHES tc. H.

K. ELLYSoN. de 22-tds SheriiT City of Richmond. Notice-to farmers and mer CHANTS WHO USE AND DEAL IN GROUND would call rour see- Mai attention to our stock, now in hand, of the tiest WINDSOR SOFT BLUE PL AST hfc, purchased with special reference the interest of thr farmer and the trwfe generally. From our long experience in the business, and giving it our personal attention seem, that every bar relis well coopered and in good shipping order, and the Plaster thorou.hly hssard no thing in soyinc that it will be to your interest to give us a call.

Farmers sending bags will he fur nished at one dollar less per ton. A liberal discount to the trade. Davenport Jas.T. Butler, and other me J. 4 H.

F- SHARP, Steam Plaster MilL ling-tm' South of the Dock. Richmond. I'O AND Gt AKDIANS Of 1 RICHMOND. select CLASSICAL and MATHEMATICAL MALE SCHOOL, opens on the Ist MONDAY in February. 14MU, at ROCR MILL ACADFMY.

ia Buckingham county, THOS. J. GARDEN, A. Principal. roa 10 and board, ka No Only IS scholars None need apply who eannot give testimonials of goot moral habits, either by referenoo or certificate.

Those who desire have their eone or warde at a school under good discipline and where they will be frse from the ol vice and seipation, will have an opportunity of entering them b) applying soon. Only a lev more pupils can be received. For information, amtv to C. BARK9DALE. of the firm of Barksdale Brother.

Mhoehee Slip, Riohmoad. Va. SHADES! tTIRHvW in announcing that he has reduoed the pricee ot hisRHADEB per Mat. below former puces, Fixtaree to Mtfb; Curtain Saede and Corweee. PAT.

nrtmjsm theSitn I wi'l sell, a' o'clock. CeWMII Chamber Seres one Top Bo try and Hai seei Mffl MM Harness; owe Bui key and TflP COOK. AmC of science, lie'ature a art. ia all ittlw Thoee in want of food will doVMltt attend thie rate, as we are determined out "yja-" -w. By J.

H. Dines, Jistt'r. Coun ii Chamber Hill MORNING. somfusisstsu 24 DUH.BS, AMI. tifu) OA AS.

DPIF.sCnTS tobe cold auction, EVERY Nl'-HT this week at the Auction Rooms, 8t Main street, eommaaeiac at 7 o'clock. N. artiole warranted aa represented and sold without ressrrs. DIGGES, Aaet. D.

F. Booth, Salesman. da II -is By Thus. W. Keeaee, (Office eorner 13th and Cary streets.) AND HARNESS.

GOLD WATCH, Ac AT AUCTION -Will be sold on 8A n. morning. Dee 34. at wo clock, in front of the office of Geo. W.

Atkinson, fee d. at Hhookoe 1 very superior family HORSE. 1 harness. 1 COL tiS I OL. a By order of JOfltf C.

WILLIAMS. Executor. W. Kkssks, Auct. do 33 Thos.

W. eaee, Awct. (Office eorner of 13th and Cary attests.) FOR SALE AT AUCTION. be sold on BATU KDaY, Mth isstaat, at 10 o'. lock, at tbe Horss Auction Lot.

on Council Chamber Hill, sereral Saddle and Harness HORSFfI. THOS. W. KEEBEK, A net. By Riclinrd Caulhorn, Anct'r.

ITORStS AT SATURDAY. Mth instant, o'clock, at the horse lot, on Council Chamber Hill. I will sell at auction sersral WORK HORBEB.I FURNITURK WAGON. 1 CART. Ac.

Ol R. Auct. By LTRSiITIRF, OKY GROt El RIES. he sold at auctior. at mr store, corner Mnin and streets.

SATURDAY MORNINii next the 34th of Decen.lier. commencing at 10o'clock, a general new and secv'Tfd-hand FURNITURE. DRY GOODS Sereral invoices of Pry Goods. Net Snirts, and Jackets, Ulovss, Yarn Socks Coats Pants Te ts. Ac.

GROd-RIE 5 Whiihev Brandy. Gin. Wise. Soap, MannTactured Tobacco Crt.cxerr and Glassware io OUO ALEX. NOTT, Auct.

de 33 be added to mjr sale morn in ir: Five fine FEATHER "EPSJot YARN COUff- TKRI'ANES, RED BLANKETS, SHEH IS, koj 4 BEDSTEADS. 2 BUKIAUK 2 STOVES.ko. 24) ALEX. NOTT, Auct. By Alex.

Jlott, Auct. Night jewelrt AND FANCY be sold at auc tion. at my store, commencing at 7 o'olock. THIS VFNING. and continued during the nixht a assortment of fine Hold and Watches, fine Jewelry, Bracelets, fanoy Knives and Forks Pocket Cutlerv.

Castors, Glaasware. Merino Shirts. Drawers. Table Cmsinieies, Kanoy Goods, no ao ALEX. NOTT, COAL, COKE, Ac.

C'UK price of Coke until furtbar will be as follows: SOFT LUMP COKK SOFT HAM. COKE HARD COKE IN Orders promptly executed at oorner It th and Cary and tith and rd streets. NO. J. OA AMD PIKE and anil-" shelter, for a Coke de 12 -U NO.

J. WORTH, Ag't. LIMHKK FOR subscriber has on hand and will continue to keep at his on the South side of 1 ock, hatween 18th and 19th 8. P. A Son's Coal Yard, OAK and PINB WOOD at the lowest market price.

on hand KINPLING WOOD pared, at 28 per load of 96 cuhio feet, in part of the city; also. VIRGINIA PIN It LUMBER cut to order at short W. F. PHILIPS. N.

A cargo of superior aaaaoned PINK WOOD, per schr Henry Read, now landing and foi sale low from the wharf. W. P. P. JAMES HILL.

I JOHN W. pH-PAh I ui.de ned hive entered into a CO-PARTNERSHIP, (M---ing from the 22.) day of No vein sr 1869, under the name and utile of HILL forcam ins on the WOOD and COAL BUSINESS, on Eaeut bank, all wilt be thankfully rsoeived, or an) left 'with No. 101 Broad street, or with IKo. I. Main street, will be promptly attended to Office corner 9th sheet and Basin TTI.M JAM E8 HiLL n034-2in JOHN FISPER.

PKK BUAI.KUI AL. This COAL is Bituminous. ol the best quality; but the many families who are now using it. think the price than compensates for the quality, and as the price will te higher, wish to trv it had tatter call at onee. Office on 14th street, onai door below Mr.

Hastings' stord. This CO A makes an excellent fire. F. COOK. PLOVER HILL AND ANTHRACITK COAL and sale br M.

D. WHITINO, no Near the Petersburg Dspot. A OR AND VIRGINIA DISCOVER il Some four months since, our excellent towns man. informed us that he hsd prepared a hair with which he was upon his own head, whose top wsisitirely bald. We saw him tsro and on the place so four months since a fine crop of hair has sprung up with a vivoroua giowth.

Bo convinced is Mr, KzEKiiLoftheefficacv of his discovery that he iNFALLIRLH VIRGINIA HAIR KSTORER Mr. E.fi aliont into extensive of mm article which is dest ned to pro re of late rest to our bald pated friends hitkmmd Enquirer. Dec 12'n, IHt9 Tins famous article can now be had of the principal Druggists. Those persons who desire a tM head of hair, have only to ose the restorer according to printed directions on the bottle. Thoee who have any doubts of its efficacy can have them removed a shor' time, by using the VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER INFALLIBLE, proving that it is all that it is claimed to lie- Wholesale depot for orders, R.

kZFKIKL. Kim Mono. Nov. W. I.N.

EZEKIEL, take oath on the Holy Bible. that I have been bald for the IJyasrs and have restored my hair br using EZKKIkL'B VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER This day sworn to before me. by Napfetah Esekiel. Jos. to, de lin Mayor of Richmond.

PO THE ARM EES OF VI KOI I which have recently come to our knowledge, together with advertisements, aod a card which has been spnt extensively through the country to our friends and and from which wo make the following extract: "Thesubscriber hare ing conducted the abovo imsiness fur the last 5 years, ot. Franklin street, nnder the ot O. WATT leave to inform friends and the customers of the old concern that Mat firm does not now exist," davo satisfied regular and systematic effort has and ir still being made to deceive the rulrfie. and lead them to believe that the concern of GEO. CO.

is not existence, and that the only place to get Watt's Patent Brace Plow is trom a man who is daily violating the Patent Lawa. and jajnatty depriving George Watt of property, by Making his Patent l'low, without his authority or oosaettC. We desire to correct the impression thus southt to be made, and inform too and the soblie tbal tto concern of GEORGE WATT fc CO. is still in existence; that Geo. Watt, the inventor and ntntea, has not sold right, or authorised any eae, except Mr.

F. W. Scott, of Frederickaborx, to make any of his Patent Plows, and that wo MM constantly on luuid a large stock, or all sisee, nan under our personal supeivision, from the OBIT genuine patterns, of the best materials together with avai of other Agricultural Implements, which ws warrant to the buyer, and mo determined not to bo undersold by anv in tut market. Our GEO. WATT returns sincere to his friends and the public, who hove susts.ned him heretofore, and we solicit a continuance ol their patronage.

GEO. CO. THAN Xo Main eon 6nd the cheapest Dry Goods yards rich vV lenma for ladies' drvseeeat isohls the in-oey; UUU yards beaotifol Cotton Krioso counterpanes, at and hi pair todies colored and mack Kid Gloves at the lew of 37H sellin-i everywhere else atTI Cambric Bandast il cts us to ihe Insst suatity, at aatonishms low prices; ef thow rheap servants' nhawle at apieee. worth large lot of ladies' whceKid fpr lOs the cheaoest French needle worked, to eetts, only Wald ch. for douWe Ue Every body Is how cheao the are sold at No.

Main st. Pino worth 10s the finess quality of aasdaie er. worth twice 8w- mi, bhoea, and a great nuy smts asms rr us 'r mention..