Daily Dispatch, Volume 33, Number 100, 2 October 1867 — Page 1

DAILY DISPATCH VOL. VXXIII. RICHMOND, WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 2, 18G7. NO. 100.

THE dispatch. ;;Y COWARDIN & ELLYSON. . a i.Y ImM'aTOH 1* delivered to nuh- . ? riFTKW csxth por week, payr.blo to th? ,' ,ru ???*??. Mailed at *e rer annum; $2.60 for hs . 7fc. 1 <?' trv nth for a shorter p?r!od. SKMI'WKKKLT DISPATCH at $4 per an- ?; *o for Mx month#. w'ssKLY niM'ATCB a! $2 p*rannr.m. Jul a rational, -?t S M. C. RICE'S 8eI'e'(>T ? ! t" 1. F-'t TOrxo INDIES and CHIL.n i <!.?.. -ind. hctw-f.>m cIht and l.eigh lr 'rnr !. n in "nglish. I.atln. mid Mar.nu'h. enaliV.ng h> r pupils to era- ? ? r cr.,1 wPh ie ?* ditlicnltv. Fpoclul to in. rale, depot t nonf. and sx*rd t.'fii. shady. n.d gra?>y j. rv- ? i t * i not exposed to'thodan,x c ? - f t f *> reyt ? ' i pax' Jit.oTal encouragement, ? w 's 'teuvor n. merit by promoting >: > t of her pupil*. ? ? ? fie 30- Of ? * I (' A K P. ? Professor DE ? M r.I. in open I" engagements for Vocal ! v?rtal lo-trnctton in Music, at th* re- :!. ptjpll or at th" Aodemv of JTijpiIc, Piano, Harp, Guitar, Organ, Flute! Y. doticalio, &c., vocal instn-.ction and f music. Oon-nltatton* may t.? made : ri Academv of Music, or'at his resi- ? r of F venth and Marshall sreeia ? ,i!;:ttion accepted 88 SO?01* ).'><; AN D DAY S< !H(\OL AT ; .V ' < ? fivTH C-E -.VPs IRVING and ? w 11 open their school on the ts-li An the K.giish branch** will t?o . r attention paid to French, ?n-??*? .> find gniur. The school will ir... w.i, ch se Jr.ly 15th. lrtli >- H?w>n, payable in advance: ? -fl ' Kronen tuition, $30 ; music ' , <!lO, s .'O. ? r. ?. it.i-1 r of the household will be ? . i; it supyrvi-ion cf Mrs. NUstors. .. ? 1 ; L FOli YOUNG LADIES. 3'- F.-.A, 7KL1N STREET. Ji. -HI <t1 assisted by J?r. '"n.K'iE ? %s. i and .Mi E s n t s t lit.r.M, ?will resume ?- of her r< .< 1 on the FIRST DAY OF ' - rr ptrafry D< pirtwiont will re- ;? niton as heretofore. so 27?107 P." TTI E CAUTHORN" LUX- ? . ' - c'lsrof long experience and ac- j h.T-*''V au'>ourice#her willing ? do/en ris, twelve year# of t ' i her school, which opens the PA i I ; i.CT MKK. x I'fK -l . <|oX or SIXK M05THK t i"'on In Eiicllsh $H0 , jar : i lo \ :?'? re-idi-nce, Jo. tti'-t M i-trcet, #e 24?12c ? >N D COLLEGE?COMMERI ' " - r - To incettho rieeciM of such . re, wiiilft proiecntlni; th**ir 1 ?? .r for b-i-'.riess, thefollow- . i :i a. lit in connection ivltli the . oSlMEhClAL iitlTHMBTIC In all lis w th the b?fit and iat-?t methods of cal- . i ? i. 11a i! i i ai.'io'i^ b'l-.r ess men, and i.? -truer < u in 1 th-' f rue- and uses ot 11 ? i ? M : ?' rtti". I.: -I'.ck i|UOta- ? 1 i j -rri ? < f the coital and metric *1 I-feid' r and limitation t-f ac- <?! .1. eflcy, c i-Ji-fiCt*. A". .! 'Cl'l.'-'l .'i it-, various hnnclip#. s !?'< r . stu i? tit t.ikitn,' also the hchool of ? i ? ?tc-.'i 'it l lf-.f-i u : for others, the i riarit" hs f r separate tchf'Ol. ir--- ui* I'r-.-i to i.. Lux 4 4, Richmond. .. t't3 vr K. ERIC SON'S SCHOOL POR r.NC ! ?: ?5, OK UKA.OS AND l( * 8TfirTt Kit HMOND, VA.?The ? ' 'i<;' i*>:i!uiion will commence on ? ' I 1 cti ' ? r v xi ? r. ity - y Pus induced the Principal ; ? U.' f, | or.iti; rates: . ? 11 rhrli i-r.inches, iv cntRExcr $50 ? t i .V.ii'ern iian^'ttHKiH. each - e, !?' a.' i.e., ;>ri>l'cK"or,s fees, i, Music, r*KB or ' siauob, v.! to : tii/i. id voit..^ nun's not '? -?'.*???!. ti jdn classtsin han^'ua^es, ? re, i'r.ix/tnj;, or Mnsic. it. a. EKKXS05, Principal. . HTH !?::: s l< E y: A L E IN ST ITUTE1 ? ' t' tll'n school will COIU1UC1IC0 ' i ''AN F *>' T !>rtx, Jst.7 I ' ???? ?? ri-ted tiv Mr. (iiMioiK F. " ' r > ? .is i? one of > 11m inoi-t si.cin Virginia; by Miss Maky B. r luitnof - r. John II ir: s excellent ? 'isriile.a d for thy past seven ? ' ' clo r of mii-ic end tlio hlxher : in' -h: by Miss Mad I.kk ; and in ; p.i " ? tit by Mr. K. I'akuioon. ?i st t. ichcr- of in -lc tinea been serial . tt .;i[ji,r\ win pi) j,ivon to the i- I artmer:t, J\>r turrns aiidoth-rin-?!res? . i> 11::: p- avk! i.. a. m.. box A21. <)? i l i.\ M'S ENGLISH AND i; >r KDI N(} AM) Da Y PCIIOOIi ' . : .It! IS x.NIi f'HIliBKEN, 100 a N 1> n." W, ITiANIvl.l.N S ''I.EET ?The ? if 'tits school will begin ttie V F i'CT?? liEti. Pupils iritOMllng to . i.e are r-ij uested to notify M iss PE- ? <i ? i ircr.'sis may Im obtained of ' .Me-is t?TEVEiSS it PEGKAM and I. BI DGOOD. so it'?1 in i'. M ti% KITS SELECT t'LAS- ? i E> ' !.?!< BCHoOTj, M 4lN BE1 KU AND FwUl.Til STUEhTS.?Tho n (,f this school will begin I.' * pte In lie r ttad. i i ilie sesbton, $^o. For further par- ? ? rwcuier? at tlie bookstores, or apply .. K.K, 't Lie residency. Third street l>er.and Iran kiln, or tU Lis school-room. M 1* KtJliD'S ENGLISH AND ?? :? ? ii KCHOOL FOR YOUNG LA DIES if' I) It K N? FOUKTll AND < J A K Y ' h. twelfth stirslon of this* school will i i* 1st day of October. ?u lo? lin . PENDLETON'S FNOf.IsH, cr.AS?JCAL, AND M \TII KM A Tl CAD SOIDXJL. ' -? r Iietwcon Main and Franklin. ? i' from s- n'.-riii -r 10th to July 1. TKAOliEKS : l"- N lit, Eton .Principal; ' i >1'1.s..MaN, a. M., Assistant', ? ' ? r as may by necessary for the most , a ir truction. ^tii$.'o for preparatory department; wo next clas^efi, &c tut 13?Sm PELLET'S SCHOOL FOR hibki'ad street hk- ? l ; NTH aND KLF.VENTII. The twentvn will c m tat- nco' 'CT BKU land end A!r-. Pellet's system of Instruction ? ? *i.: the result el a;i experience of a ? i century Young ladies desiring to ?! ily ot histury and literature after Mied ih ir rducational course will ai 1 iurtittcatod of their proficiency r ,? ir? ? i 'ilars. anplyat her residence. T.V V.*ivth8epj,dt0& ' u

, V', i U'S SI'KIJNGS FEMALE INr TI'TF.?Tho third session of this school i .iiii'tn ? on TUESDAY, "ctober l, M6?t with ??; - >?' ? vperisncod teachers. The Interest i tt.t??tn?'t:; ? ! the pupils shall receive ihe .1 attention For farther particulars, - it! designed a.t Lonsack's poet-office, i ttnty, Yn. Mas. WILLI A 51 H. FRY, Principal. \I 1>S TAZEWELL WILL OPEN 1 . ? iiOOL FO R YOUNG LADIES ANP >. on tin* FIRST 1'aY of O(JT0BERvat No HO Fifth street, between Grace where circulars containing a more int of this school c-iu be obtained; *i? :> k store of .Mr vVoodhouae. 1 n-'-balf in advance. rtmeiiL persession nine months..$30 . b. I' -r sen-ion nine litonths -lb ;>? r session i iue luoi ths 5? ? ? <1 French Languages, each 10 j' l< H MON DF?M ALE INSTITUTE. iTH Fi.rn sessioFbeoins OCTOBER 1st ? r most favorable auspices. TEACHERS. ?? M Winstou, M. A., President.?Moral ? . iisb Literature. 1 fl.l '?F.H, 51. A.?Mathematics, Latin, " ' > lll< r. a iMxnci., Presiding Teacher.? M ' . Hautjiak (a native Parisian).? W '?! F.swoaTH.?English branches. \ ? l.athrop.? Preparatory department. ? i am,.- Preparatory department. ? A', r'. Ghauai'.?Vocal and Jnstru- ? " ? s ' IA' ai tii am,.?Music and Vocalization, w . <t!?o he iwovided in Uoriuan and ? and in nil the ornamental ' . lessons to the whole school r ' ' 11 . i:-h, and $72 ; Languages. v Hoard , payable each third in ad- ? 'itute aims lo furnish the very best *' riiieutost liberal culture of young la- * we ruav confidently as'ert that in at' re t'.iehtloa given to the progress r I ?; iln. t ut - . r farther inferination apply to CHARLES H. WINSTON. 51. A., President. Lr t;j l aauMi a'? n Danvti.i.e Raii koad,) Si*FKK!.\TKMjK?T'8 OrriCK, V ?y, Kichmoa o, September 20, 1S87. ) Y'Tice T) MKKCHANTS.?Con- ? of ?'ain by this road are urgently ;f remove the same promptly on its 1 ? llru'led amount of depot accommo- ' 1 " '-t admit of ihe indulgence that would "" rfully given, Horoafter all ,, ' " ''log Jn ihe depot over twenty-four ?= i.sing unloaded from the curs will he ' v ' ? ' J b! /. j at tin- risk and expense of the f rouslgaee. TUOMaS PODaMFAD, Superintendent. ])r''KD FKU1T8 purchased in large ? ^w-Utlss by CHARLES HOWARD, 'A No. b Fifteenth street.

Jlichmond gisptcli WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, 1SC7. ! Glamis Castle-An Entertainment There to ihe Snvatis. A very clever correspondent of the New \ork Tribune, in the course of one of his letters relating to the recent convention of the British savans at Dundee, gives the following very interesting sketch of an excursion by several of them to Glamis Castle, and their hospitable entertainment there. It was in this castle, according to Shauhi-eakk, that the virtuous Dr.\can " was foully " taken off" by Macbeth, "Thane of Glamis." The host that now does hospitality there is one of far gentler dispositions. I he writer, alluding to the time toward the close of the deliberations of the wise men? when the people of the locality begin to do them with dinners and junketings?a very happy conclusion to scientific discussions? says that the " excursion season having fallen due "? "On Saturday there were several. Tho most numerous was to the University of St. Andrews, with its famous ruins and adjacent geological wonders. There, too, is the castle where Cardinal Beaton was murdered and Wishart was martyred. I chose Glamis Castle because of its Shakesperean associations. The region of Glamis is weird-like, through which the railway engines (which smoke here as in no-other part of the world), tear like lire fiends. Two stone men stand grimly on either side the cattle gate. There were sculptured before tig leaves were known to art. A wild walk brings you upon an open glade, where, in perfect preservation, the stately Castle of Glamis stands. Glamis is a pretty name. There a: names that smell ol faggots in this district. Take " Buruttirk," for instance. Some unhappy Moslem tasted 1'uritanie fire down here one day. But Glamis is, in a document I saw iu the castle, spelled " Glammis." the noble owner of the castle pronounces the name " Glatns," which lias a touch of tetanus the sounds. The interior of the castle is ancient, going back to ihe pre-Norinau time, The building exhibits the Norman and late] styles of architecture. The exterior, of the date of 1 s" 1, is mostly of the French castellated style : massive round towers, clusters of circular pinnacles and turrets, which give it an air ot gaiety and strength. Shakespeare exac tly describes it, even to its very atmosphere, when lie says " This castlR bath a pleasant seat: the a!r Nimbly and sweeny recommends itself Unto our gentle senses." There starids at a distance in fronttwoplalr, austere-looking towers, which were formerly part of an exterior fortification, encircling the castle, and must have been in the eye of the dramatist when lie wrote the injunction " Hang out the banners upon the outward wall. There was a thanedom of Glamis and Tannadicegranted by King Kobert II. in 1.171,and Glamis was a royal manor a century earlier. Duncan was not murdered here, as the play says, but he might have been. Malcolm II., an earlier king, was. The low, long, and arched rooms on the lirst lloor, at which the visitor arrives on entering ihe castle, isexactly the banqueting chamber set upon the stage, and close by is the chamber where the murder of Malcolm is said to have occurred in loll4, ami in which there is every convenience lor throwing the body out of the window?a favorite Scotch method of disposing of friends who had answered their purpose in those times. Adjacent are too large rude halls, of ancient date, the ceiling being decorated iu Hi'21 after the manner then introduced. Otherwise the chambers have the iueilable charm of rude antiquity. Their very bareness is a blessing. The grim actuality of by-gone limes is over the anterior. So powerful are the influences of poetry and imagination that one could not help feeling that the actual scene iu Macbeth was there present. There was the half dark, half glaring lamp-lit chamber, where ilie banquet was held when Bnnquo strode across. You could hear Duncan struggling in the chamber near, and believed von stood oil the very steps up which the tottering murderer stumbled. The chamber door opened again, as it did when the steel-nerved lady caine out to revive her terror and consciousstricken hu.-bntul. You glanced through the dim windows and saw the guards Hitting among the trees, and the " knell" was dying away up the dark glade, which night left blank among the trees. There is real tragedy enough in tin* castle. The widow of the sixth Lord of Glamis, a beautiful woman, was burned to death on Castle Hill, Edinburgh in 1.7.17, for witchcraft. It was afterward found out that the unhappy lady was innocent. Stiperstition is always despotic and destroys high and low who stiller it to prevail. There is an old royal bedstead in the castle, and also an ancient one of the Kinghorn family united to the Strathniore. A descendant of the Burnt Countess became Earl of Strathniore iu l?i7'2. The present chapel in the castle is entirely covered with paintings ol a Scriptural character by DeWitt. They are so overlaid with varnish now that no opinion can be formed ol their merits.

The liar 1 and Countess of Strathmore, the present occupants anil owners of the castle, are young and handsome persons, of natural and tinailccted courtesy of manners, welcoming everyone of their hundred guests in the frankest spirit. There are an indelinite series of intelligent children, who appear to have been graduated annually. The third son was the best guide in the castle, lie ran every where, said everything, and said it well, lie led stray, stolid visitors into out-of-the-way chambers, and screamed as he threw open the doors ; and when a fat philosopher started back, thinking Duncan's body had been discovered, young Strathmore shouted: "There, 1 huvel l ightened a member of the British Association. It's only a dark room where we keep the china." This lively guide has a chamber tilled with a collection of stones gathered on the beech, and he took everybody to see them, ami tell him their geological names, and got Sir Charles Dye 11 to pore over each specimen. [The banquet prepared, was laid out in one of the old mils, and was princely in its delicacy and profusion. If the old Thanes of Glands had given luncheons like the one given by the present Earl to the philosophers, Banqtio had come back every night wearing a radiant face.] The wines would have done credit to theStar and Garter Tavern, when bank directors dine on Richmond llill, but .there was one locul mixture handed round, probable of Ulumis reputation, which had the taste of absinthe vinegar. 1 supposed it to he the drink Lady Macbeth took in her tart and tierce moods. During the repast the elder son stood behind his father, and the second at the backol'his mother. Sir Charles Lyell made a very Uillicult tiling, a good al'ter-dinner speech. Sir Charles is the only philosopher at the Association who is formal without being dull. He said the Stratlimores were one of the most ancient families of Scotland, but his early experience of Glamis was connected with something more ancient than the Stratlimores. He discovered at the foot of Sidlan Hills, where they were then seated, the oldest fossil known, and another in the line of rock on which the Castle of Glamis was built was thought to be nothing less than a fossil seraphim. [Great laughter.] 11c went to see | it, ami there, on a piece of rock, was a large surface of laminated scales, more like a fish | than anything else, and yet not like anything he had ever seen. lie was very much puzzled, and as the seraphim, it was thought, had their wings somehow composed of scales, it was concluded that the new discovery would be portions of these wings. [Laughter.] And this seemed reasonable; for if a seraphim should leave anything the rock of Glamis it would no doubt be its wings. For some ten or llfteen years no fresh light was thrown upon the subject until Agazziz came from America, and he examined the fossil, and he said, " Well. 1 can answer for it that it could never have been a llsh "?and so we continued to call it a seraphim. [Laughter.] When, however, the science of Palaeontology was carried on, it was found that this discovery of a seraphim was nothing else than a portion of a gigantic crustacean?in short, of a largo lobster. [Great j laughter.] llut to compensate for this grpat fall in the character of the fossil?[laughter]? he had the satisfaction of saying that this specimen was now in the British Museum, and that it was the largest of any that had yet | j been found. The Earl of Strathmore drank the health of I the British Association in the old Lion of I Glamis. This proved to be a golden beast of feminine proportions delicately chased, and f with a movable head, which being taken off, the interior proved to be a drinking-cup, I holding something less than half a piut of ! champagne. The noble host lilled it with this beverage and drank it oil', leaning his head back until the legs of the old lion were in the air, and he had the means of Happing his tail round his lordship's nose. Holding the lion inverted, that the guf'sts might see that the royal beast had been emptied in the old foshiou, his lordship bade us all the hospitable wishes which have long beeu uninterrupted in the Castle of Glamis. Such is an example of the recreations of science in the hospitable and dramutic reglone of North Scotland.

Auction Sales This Day. LANCASTER h CO. will sell at their at 12 M. fifty sbaree of Clover 11 i 11 Railroad stock. JaMKS M. TA YLOR & SON trill sell npon the premises at 4 P. M. two building lots on the south t-ldeof Catharine street, Just beyond the bricLyard. HA.REI30N, G0DDI2T Si APPEESON will sell upon the premises at 5 P. M. the farm now In the occupancy of Mrs. C. K. Worsham, located on the Brook tarnkipe about two miles from the city. The farm contains seventy-three acres, and has many Improvements. KDRI8 A. WILLIS, 1417 Main street, will rell at 10 o'clock an assortment of furniture, clothing, etc. LOCAL MATTERS. .TfitS. ANNE E. K1RBY. HEIi CASE BEFORE JUDGE BURNHAM'S COURT. The Examination Postponed until To-day. The interest which was first taken in the case of Mrs. Kirbv, "who, on the 20th of November, 1865, shot and killed her husband in the Second market-house, seems not to have abated in the least, for the announcement that, her trial was to take place on yesterday before Judge Burnham attracted a large number of persons, who, long before the hour of trial, filled all the available space of the spacious court-room. The case of a negro named David Goodc, charged with felony, was first called, and after an examination of an hour and a half he was declared innocent, and discharged.' Then Mr. N. A. Stnrdivant, Commonweal tin's Attorney, announced that be was prepared to go on with the case of Mrs. Kirby, and requested the sergeant to call the witnesses. The sergeant did so, and all answered to their names excepting Major Croft, formerly chief of Richmond police, and another, who, on inquiry, was ascertained to he dead. Judge W. W. Crump, Colonel Marmaduko Johnson, and Captain A. B. Guigon appeared as counsel lor the accused, and requested the Judgo to postpone the trial until Thursday, by which time Major Croft could arrive. They stated that in answer to telegrams sent to him at Norfolk he had replied that he could not possibly arrive before "Wednesday night (to-night). Much discussion ensued upon the motion of the counsel of the accused, which was suddenly interrupted by Judge Burnham, who said : " Judge Crump, will you he ready to commence the trial to-mor-row." Judgo Crump.?No, sir ; we will not he any better prepared to-morrow than we are to-day, for we must have Major Croft here ; and I would again ask that the examination he postponed until 10 o'clock Thursday. Judge Burnham.?The case will he continued until 10 o'clock to-morrow (to-day). I will send after Major Croft. The witnesses and jurors were notified to he present at .the hour named; after which another case was called, and a majority of the assemblage left the courtroom. Mrs. Kirby did not make her appearauce in I lie court-room, hut stood near the door inside of the clerk's office; from which point she could hear aDd see all that was dune iu court. Her appearance hetokened great mental sufl'ering. Her counsel stated that she was very anxious for the trial to he proceeded with, and was hopeful, having been encouraged by her friends to believe that she would he acquitted.

INCIDENTS OF THE MURDER. As the incidents connected with the murder may have passed out of the memory of some of our readers, and may lie new to many others, wc reproduce them : Between 7 and 8 o'clock on the 20th of November, 1805, while the crowd of attendants at the Second market was at its fullest, .Airs. Anne E. Kirby, wife of Robert F. Kirby, a well-known vender of fish and oy&ters, shot her husband at his stall with a small pocket pistol, indicting wounds which caused his death a few moments afterwards. Alter some resistance, Mrs. Kirby was disarmed by Mr. Tyler, clerk of the market, and locked up in the Second station-house. About 11 o'clock the same day Coroner Little empannelled a jury and held an inquest. From the evidence there given it appeared that Mrs. Kirby was of a very jealous disposition, and frequently accused her husband of infidelity to his marriage vows, aud sometimes went into the market-house and abused him. Mr. Kirby, who was regarded as a most peaceable man, to give her employment, and thus prevent 'the disturbances in the market-house, built a honso on Broad between Second and Third streets, opened a restaurant, and placed her in charge of it. On the daj' previous to the tragic occurrence Mrs. Kirby went to the market-house and abused her husband, scratched his face, and threw a chair at him, to all of which he said nothing more than to ask her to go away. The same evening she went to the bakery of a gentleman opposite the market, and finding his wife gone, told I him she was satisfied his wife had gone otf I with her husband. The next morning she went to the market-house and accused ' her husband of criminal intimacy with the I wife of the gentleman above referred to. | While Mr. and Mrs. Kirby were quarrelling, | the lady in question came to the window of her husband's shop, having her hand upon her mouth. This Mrs. Kirby thought was a sign to her, husband, and became more enraged than ever, drew a pistol, and aimed it in the direction of her supposed rival; but she immediately turned and fired three barrels of the pistol at Mr. Kirby, who was leaning against the awn-ing-post in front of his store. Only one ball took effect, and that struck between tb windpipe and carotid artery, passed entirely through the neck, and lodged against the shoulder-blade. After receiving the wound the unfortunate man walked a few steps, staggered, and fell into the arms of Mr. R. Reid, who placed him in a wagon, in which he was carried to his residence. He died just before reaching there. After the occurrence Mrs. Kirby stated that her husband had neglected herself and children to spend his time with other women; that she had frequently asked him to come home, but he had refused. On the 30th of November, Mrs. Kirby, attended by her counsel, Messrs. W. W. Crump, M. Johnson, and E. Y. Cannon, appeared before Recorder L. T. Chandler for examination. While in court she kept up an incessant chattering of a number of incohent sentences, jumping from one sentence to another; first fancying herself a bride, then a market-woman, then an applicant for a divorce from her husband, then a little child who recognized in one of the reporters present her long absent father, lfer counsel requested her discharge on the ground that she was insane when she committed the deed. The case was sent to* the magistrates' court, and thence before Judge Lyons, who, feeliDg

convinced that she was insane at the time of the-trial, if not when the deed was committed, sent her to the Staunton lunatic asylum. Here she remained about twelve months, under the most skilful treatment. Last March, when, in the opinion of the superintendent, she was fully recovered, she was returned to the city and locked up in jail to appear for examination before Judge Lyons. During her imprisonment Judge Lyons died. There being no Judge before whom she could be brought, and the close confinement beginning to tell upon her constitution, she was, by order of j General Schofield, bailed in the sum of ?1,000 to appear before the first term of the Judge's court. Since being bailed Mrs. Kirby has been spending her time with her friends, who all along have ministered to her wants. United States Circuit Court?Judge J. C. Underwood presiding.?The adjourned session of the May term of this court commenced yesterday morning in the United States conrt-room, customhouse building. Judge Underwood took his seat at about 12 o'clock; and all the officers of the court and the petit jury being promptly in attendance, immediately proceeded to business. The docket for the present session was read by the clerk. The following cases of alleged violation of tho internal revenue law in regard to whiskey are to be heard : Fisher & Stanley (two indictments), Styll, Davis & Brummell, Philo Alcott, Calvin Lipscomb, Morris Hobson, John Morris, Corbin Crutchfield (three indictments), William C. Carlin, William B. Jones and Andrew J. Byrnes, John F. Clarkson, Richard Parker, J. G. Boak, Patrick McCrackcn (two cases), William Harris, W. H. Parrish, C. Crutchfield, James L. Frazer, Joseph Tyler, David D. J White and George W. Neville, Joseph | Russell, William Roy Mason, Abram Smith j (two cases), William Harris, Walter W. Gosden, Norton Alcott, John A. Moss, R.1 II. Moss, Robert II. Talley, William A. j Hester, Robert S. Caruthers. Monroe Howard and Andrew Cozzolino ' are indicted for passing counterfeit money ; i Hon. John S. Pendleton for perjury in re- | gistration ; and Judge Henry W. Thomas ? for violation of the civil rights bill. Two indictments stand against Norfleet & Mar-1 shall for violation of the internal revenue j laws in regard to tobacco. The case of Moss el a I., for violation of internal revenue laws, was then taken up ; [for particulars concerning it, the reader is referred to another article.J The petit jury were discharged until 11 o'clock to-day.

Jurisdiction* of_ United States Courts?Ax Interesting Case.?In the united States Circuit Court yesterday morning tlio caso of the United States vs. John A. Moss, Robert II. Moss, Robert H. tally, "William A. Hester, and Robert S. Caruthors, was called fur trial. L. II. Chandler, district attorney for the Govern, mont, and General Wells and Colonel Lai ksdalc on behalf of the defence. The indictment charges the defendants with conspiracy to cheat and defraud the Government, alleging five distinct acts in 1 furtherance of the conspiracy?to wit ! with using false and fraudulent marks; with fraudulently using an inspector's brand; with unlawfully removing spirits on two occasions; and with neglecting to keep a true account, as required by the internal revenue laws. General Wells moved on behalf of the defendants to quash the indictment, on the ground, first, that the court had no jurisdiction to try the case, lor the reason that the Federal courts aro courts of limited jurisdiction, and cannot tako cognizance of criminal offences of any grade without an express- enactment of Congress declaring the act to be a crime, establishing the punishment therefor, and appointing the court that shall have jurisdiction to try it. On this point the counsel cited a uniform series of decisions of the Federal courts from 170S to 18C6, and also numerous elementary and other authorities to the same point. 2d. That the statute passed in ISfiC making it an offence to conspire to defraud the Government makes the crime a misdemeanor and requires that some act shall be done in furtherance of the com. mon intent; that the acts which aro stated in the indictment to have been committed to eilect the conspiracy were each and every of them felonious?mad# so by the same law?and therefore that the conspiracy, which is a misdemeanor, is in the felony. 3d. That the indictment is defective for the reason that it is only stated that the accused conspired to cheal and defraud? terms which of themselves do not import a criminal offence without setting out the means by which the offence was to be committed. The counsel had only completed his argument on the first point, when the court adjourned. , Mayor's Court?Mator Mayo presiding.?Bob Lawrence, small negro hoy, charged with stealing a hat valued at $1.50 from the head of Nathan Jacobs, a small white boy, was set back. Philip Harris, colored, appeared to answer the charge of indecently exposing his person in the street and violently resisting policeman G. F. Hicks, w'ho arrested him. lie was fined $5. Ilenry oodson, colored, charged with trespassing upon the premises of Mr. Henry Bohmer, and refusing to leave when ordered, was set back in default of $150 security for his good behavior. Messrs. West & Andrews were fined $20 for creating a nuisance in their warehouse, said nuisance consisting of a lot of fish which " smelt loudly." Ann Reily, white, charged with assaulting and beating Fanny Ellis, colored girl, was dismissed. Peter Campbell, negro, up for stealing a dog and assaulting Henry Burroughs, white, was dismissed. Peter left, saying that he had to pay $10 for nothing. 1 he Mayor called him back, and asked to whom was he to pay $10 ; to which he replied: "This lawyer here; just for showing me law." lie was told to clear out. The Fifty-Dollar Counterfeit Case.?The case of the negro John Read, who was arrested on the charge of attempt- | ing to pass a counterfeit note upon William Scott, colored, was called before the Mayor yesterday. Scott did not appear, and the examination was postponed until | to-day. The Mayor told Reed that he j would allow him to go at large until today, but would keep as a sort of security i for his appearance all of his monev?$50 ! in greenbacks, about $10 in gold, and $3 in silver. He afterwards gave him about se- | venty-five cents in specie to pay his daily j expenses, and told him to leave. ? j From what we can judge, Reed is not guilty of the charge. j Ciiamber of Commerce.?The committee appointed to obtain subscribers to the Chamber of Commerce of the city of Richmond are now canvassing the city. As this organization will he of great benefit to the commercial interests of the city, we trust the committee will meet with a cordial response, *

j Ax ALLEGED MURDERER AND FITS ACj COMPLICE BEFORE Jl'DGE BCRXIIAM.?YeSl terday, after Judge Bnrnham announced 1 that he would postpone the trial of Mrs. Kirby until 10 o'clock to-day, the case of William Worsbam and Margaret Burroughs, colored, charged with the murder of a colored woman named Betsy Stanley, was called. It will be remembered that about 4 o'clock ou the morning of the 29th of July last the body of the murdered woman was found in a gully on the extended line of St. Peter street. The body was laid out upon a shawl in the most decent manner, with the hands crossed. There wore marks about the neck that indicated strangling, but no other signs of violence were visible. An inquest was held, and a verdict rendered to tho effect that the deceased came to her death by strangulation at the hands of William Worsbam, who had as bis accomplice Margaret Burroughs. The accused were then arrested and locked up. When they came before Judge Burnham each plead not guility, and elected to be tried separately ; whereupon Worsham was placed at the bar, and the examination of witnesses commenced. Before the case had .well gotten under way, the court adjourned. Worsham will bo brought up again. Messrs. Gregory and Spaulding & Thomas appeared as counsel for Burroughs, and Messrs. Johnson & Guigon for Worsham. Poisoned by Tob-acco.?A prominent merchant of our city, who has been a great sufferer from chronic rheumatism, was advised a short time ago to try an application of saturated tobacco leaves to his swollen leg. lie did so; and tho result was so encouraging that the application was renewed every morning. On Sunday, however, not intending to go out of tho house, he determined to allow the poultice to remain on the afflicted member until the next day. Before that timo arrived he was seized with a violent sick stomach, and in a short time it was emptied as by the influence of the most powerful emetic. A physician being sent for, he pronounced the tobacco as the cause of the attack, and removing the leaves, the leg was found covered with pimples, into which the juice of tho tobacco had oozed. The sufferer was soon utterly prostrated, and the attendant physician even despaired of his life, but by the next morning be felt much better, and is now walking our streets in comparative good health. We relate the facts as they arc reported by a friend, who vouches for them. Fall Meeting of East Hanover Presbytery.?The regular fall meeting of East Hanover Presbytery will be held in the First Presbyterian church (Rev. Dr. Moore's), commencing to-morrow evening at half-past 7 o'clock. The Presbytery will be opened with a sermon by the Rev. Ed. Martin, of Nottoway, or, in bis absence, by the last moderator present. After the sermon, organization will be effected by the election of a moderator and temporary clerk. At this meeting presbytery will consider the new furm of government of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, and as some discussion may be expected, by a resolution passed at the spring meeting members are requested to come to Richmond prepared to remain long enough to give the subject tho consideration which its importance demands. Sessional records, statistical reports, and reports from sessions as to the payment of their pastors' salaries, will be called lor, as announced by the stated clerk. The presbyterial commuuion will take place on next Sabbath ; a number of ministers will be present, and all the Presbyterian congregations in the city are expected to participate in the exercises.

Public Hall on Church Hill.-The residents of the eastern portion of the city have lor a long time felt the necessity of a hall which can be used for fairs, lectures, and similar public entertainments. Churches have been brought into requisition, and some of them occasionally received serious damage. The consequence has been that the trustees of these houses have been compelled, in self-defence, to close their doors to some of these entertainments, and the people, who live too far from the public halls of other portions of the city to attend entertainments, have been forced to remain at home. This want is now about to be supplied, and that portion of our population will have an opportunity to attend amusements gotten up expressly for their benefit. We hear that a hall is about to be commenced, and will be rapidly pushed forward to completion. The exact location of the building has not yet been determined, but from the character of those who have taken hold of the enterprise we are assured that the public demands will he fully met in this as in other respects. As soon as the plans are matured we may have more to say upon a subject of so much importauco to many of our citizens. Rkvival Meetings at Leigh-street Culrch.?An interesting series of mcet- ; ings are in progress at the Leigh-street : Baptist church, with very encouraging results. On Sunday morning it had not been decided to hold protracted services, but the interest manifested at night was so noticeable that the pastor, Rev. Dr. Dickinson, felt constrained to give notice for a meeting on Monday evening, and services will now be held every night this week. Several conversions are reported, and deep seriousness pervades the congregation. The Bogus Detective.?We noticed on the street yesterday James Tvrer, the young man who played United States detective to such good purpose that he got first into the clutches of the civil, then into the military authorities, and then into the hands of the civil authorities again, and was sentenced to twenty days' hard labor in the chain-gang. When ordered to put on his ball and chain he positively refused, and was locked up and put ou bread and water, and kept closely confined until a day or two since, when his term of sentence having expired he was discharged. Tobacco Manufactured in a Dwellinghouse.?Ahont S o'clock yesterday morning the revenue ollicer proceeded to the house of a gentleman living at the further end of Twenty-fifth street, and seized in the house two tobacco screws and about one thousand pounds of manufactured tobacco. It appears that the gentleman has been making a tobacco factory of his house for the last three months. Cases in Bankruptcy.?In addition to those already meutioued in our columns, the following persons have been adjudged bankrupts on their own petitions : September 25.?George F. Bell, of Norfolk. September 2-i.?Joseph A. S. Burnham, of Surry county. Sale of Stbamtugs by United States Marshal.?The steamtugs Portland, Nellie Jenkins, and James Murray, will be sold by United States Marshal Duncan at the dock, near the ship-locks, at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.

THE MEETING AT ST. JOHN'# LUTHERAN CHURCH. A Church DiJliculty Referred to the Military Authorities. Iq response to the following calls published in the Dispatch of yesterday, a large number of the contributing members of the St. John's Lutheran church, on Fifth street, assembled in that building last night: HtADQCARTERB MtI.IT.lRT CoMMtS.'IOVF.B, | Richmond. Va., baptemb?r 30, iS07 Special Sbtice.?All contributing members of I St. John's church (Lutheran) and congrega-1 tion are respectfully requested to meet in said church on Tuesday, October 1, 1S?J7, at halfpast 7 P. M., for the purpose of adjusting any dilliculty now existing in said church. Patl R. Hambkicjc, Second Lieutenant Forty-flfth Infantry. Military Commissioner. St. John's Clmrrfi.?In reference to the above notice, the Vestry of the church invite all members to attend to-day at half-past o'clock P. M. the general meeting under the presidium of the Military Commissioner, Lieutenant Paul It. Hambrick. Fr. Jtrue-vb, President: W'n.LiAit Wildt, Secretary; J. H. Schcrmas.v, Euerii. Lohma.v.v, Gkorwe Leon hard, Lot'is Hotek. Sotice.?All members of the German St. John's congregation will attend a meeting of the congregation at 7 o'clock to-night punctually. By order of the Vestry. C. Bekuhkimer, Secretary. Tho occasion of the above call is as follows ; On the 17th of August last about forty nlembers of this church addressed a communication to the Vestry requesting tho use of the church for one Sunday for the Rev. J. C. Iloyer to preach. To this communication the Vestry replied that they had appointed a provisory preacher (Rev. Mr. Swortz, of Baltimore). Tho members protested against this movement of tho Vestry and called a meeting of the congregation lor the purpose of taking action upon their answer. The meeting was held at Mr. Sauer's on the 27th September, and a new Vestry was elected. After this tho old Vestry broke open the church door, put on a new lock, and thereby kept the doors closed, and the new Vestry from taking charge. The now Vestry prayed for an injunction before Judge Meredith; but was refused. An appeal was then made to General Granger, who ordered Lieutenant Hambrick to investigate tho matter. The following is a list of the members of | the old and new Vestry : Old Vestry.?Frederick Braucr, president ; J. Bo.schen, vice-president; William Trimmer, treasurer ; C. Bergheimer, secretary; B. Brauer, F. Duscb, R. Soiling, F. Dentzler, L. Paul, P. Helfricb,H.Mutzger, and J. Messerschmidt. jVieio Vestry.?Fr. Tnrgens, president; William Wildt, secretary; J. H. Schumann, Eberh.Lohmann, George Leonhard, and Louis Iloyer. About half-past 7 o'clock Commissioner Hambrick took tho stand and called the meeting to order. Mr. Bergheimer, the secretary of the old Vestry, then called a roll of tho members of the church. A discussion here commenced as to what constituted a member, during which the audience becanio much excited, when Commissioner Hambrick called them to order, and said : Geutlciucn, you have not, I fear, come here in the right spirit, and I do not think it will do any good to remain here longer. You should have more rcspect for the bouse of God. Before we adjourn I propose that tho friends of Mr. Iloyer get up a petition and let it be signed by all of the members who wish him to preach one Sunday. If a majority of the members sign it then I decide that he shall preach. This proposition seemed to meet with general favor, and the secretary drew up a petition. The roll was then called, and each member, as his name was called, stepped forward, and signed either for or against the invitation. A majority of tho members present favored the invitation. Commissioner Hambrick stated that tho petition would be sent around to the members who were not present; and after stating that he would call another meeting if he deemed it necessary, declared the meeting adjourned. The audience then dispersed.

Medical College of Virginia.?Lecture of Professor Cunningham.?A good audience, composed cliielly of professional men and students, but with a liboral sprinkling of beauty and fashion, assembled in the chemical hall of the Medical College last evening to hear the opening lecture of the session of 18G7-'GS. At the appointed hour the Faculty of the college entered the building and occupied seats on the platform, accompanied by ex-Go-vernor Wise, who had been invited to a privileged seat. Dr. F. D. Cunningham, who has recently been elected to the Chair of Anatomy, then stepped forward, and delivered the introductory lecture, which, although it occupied considerable time in its delivery, was listened to with profound attention by an appreciative audience. After paying a brief hut eloquent tribute to his.predecessors in the professional chair, modestly compared their merits with his own. The Doctor entered upon a discourse especially adapted to interest the matriculates in the profession which they have chosen. Ardent, however, as seemed his enthusiasm in behalf of the healing art, it did not appear to be the speaker's aim to paint in colors too rich its blessings and advantages; but with equal earnestness he proceeded to portray its abuses, the dangers to which physicians are exposed, and the errors into which they are prone to fall. The lecture was divided into three distinct branches? medical knowledge and its object, the proper mode of its acquirement, and the incentive to its thorough acquisition. EacIi of these points was discussed in a manner exhibiting profound thought and unusual powers of illustration. We regret that the pressure upon our columns precludes the publication of an abstract of the lec- i ture. The institution opens another session with encouraging prospects, and although the number of matriculates is not large, those who are early on hand seem enthusiastic in their desire to master the profession. Many young men who attended last winter are again in attendance, and with unabated zeal, and with confidence in the able Faculty of the college, are anxious to proceed with their studies. Last year there were sixty matriculates, of which number sixteen were from other States. Twenty students graduated in March. As many more will probably receive their honors next spring. Match Game of Base-ball.?The match game of base-bull played yesterday between the Pastime and Richmond clubs of this city resulted in favor of the Pastime by a score of 33 for Pastime, and 24 for Richmond. Another Match Game of Billiards. At 8 o'clock to-night Mr. Ed. Brian and Mr. William Levy will play a friendly match game of billiards?live hundred points caroms?in the billiard-room of the St, Charles Hotel.

THE DISPATCH. TERMS OF ADVERTISING: CAHB?I5VABIABI.T I* AVTAMOM. On* ?qnir*, one ln??uinn. ........-~..f ? Tl Ono ?qa*r?, two lnnwrtlorj*.....^............. I 31 Onosqnaro, Uireo Insertion* 1 71 One *qnar?, Mx InMrtion*....... .... t GO Oneeqoare, twelTe Insertion* ......... # H Oneaqaare, one month...,. .. . 10 of One square, two months jj a One square, three month* I.""*".!!?! 33 W A Man Dangerously Starred.?About half-past 10 o'clock last night two men got into a difficulty at the house of Mollie Morgan, in Locust alley, when one of theui drew a drik, and stabbed bis opponent in the abdomen, indicting adangeroas wound. Dr. Parker was called in, and rendered the necessary aid. "We suppress names for the present. Htmenial.?Forty licenses?eighteen to white and twenty-two to colored persons? were issued by the clerk of the Hustings Court during last month. The historical account of Hymen is as follows: Hymen was a beautiful youth of Athens, who, for the love of a young virgin, disguised himself and assisted at the Elusinian rites; and at this time he, together with his beloved and divers other yonng ladies of that city, was surprised and carried off by pirates, who, supposing him to be what he appeared, was lodged with his mistress. In the dead of night, when the robbers were all asleep be cut their throats. Thence making hasty way back to Athens, he bargained with the parents that they would consent to their marriage, which, proving very happy , it became the custom to invoke the name of Hymen at all nuptials. Qualified to Practice.?The following gentlemen have qualified to practice in the United States'Circuit Court since the adjournment in Angnst: T. P. Goode, Boydton, Va.; Robert Ould, Richmond ; G. P. Haw, Hanover; B. J. Darnell, Albemarle ; G. B. Finch, Mecklenborg ; II. T. I'arrish, Farmville ; R. L. T. Beale, Westmoreland ; J. C. Hamlctt, Jr., Charlotte; H. W. Flournoy, Danville; Samuel Gresham,. Lancaster; G. W. Read, Danville ; F. W. Glazebrook, Westmoreland. A Fowl Theft.?A colored fellow named Jasper Taylor was arraigned before the Mayor yesterday upon the charge of stealing twenty-live chickens, the property of Albert Rush, colored. Jasper hails from Louisiana, and is a notorious thief. Seven chickens wero found in his possession and a sum of money which he had gained by selling tho other eighteen. The chickens and tho money wero given to Rush, and tho accused* remanded to jail.

Bold Theft.?About siinsot Monday evening a white fellow dashed into the dyeing establishment of Mr. King, near the corner of Eighth and Franklin streets, grabbed two or three pieces of wearing apparel, ran out, and before the lady in the store recovered from her surprise, was out of sight. Flour Inspected at Richmond for the first quarter ending 30th September, 1807: 4,006 barrels family, 44,503 barrels extra superfine, 4,812 barrels superfino, 1,461 half barrels superfine, 3,677 barrels tine, !>4 barrels middlings, 228- barrels condemned. C. Burton, Inspector. Sales of Real. Estate.?Lyno & Bro. ther, auctioneers, sold privately on yesterday two small framed tenements on ?ast side of Twenty-ninth street near N, for $1200 cash. Jack Frost.?The first frost of tho season fell in Henrico county on Monday night, and passengers by the-early railroad trains report tho holds covered with a light coating on yesterday morning. Correspondence, Kiimi.mo.vi>, October 1,1S07. Thompson,?We have received xrnat plea-s-ire from witnessing the beautiful and elegant manner in which you have p*rf<>ruiod the different characters In your extensive rtjtirtoire during your engagement at onr Theatre. Permit n?, as an evidence of our appreciation of your excellence as a lady and talent a* an artiste, to tender yon a complimentary bene tit. Will yon pleas$ name the evening which will best suit your couveulence for the proposed testimonial ? AI?y we a?k that " Little Barefoot " be repeated on tue occasion. Very respectfully, n. T. Beauregard. H. G Fanf, Bradley T. JoULHon, L. H. (/handler, F. H. Pelrpolnt, John P. Ballard, Thomas H. Wynne, James Mlllw.rd, O, Brown, W. W. Crump, N. A. Str.r.ilvant, James A. ecott, H. H. W-llfl, Charles Maurice Finlih, .Marma'iukH Johnson, Sainuil Houston. (jeorgnQ. White, Jaiii-s McDonald. H O Bond, N. 51. Lee. Jcsupb .Mayo, Robert ould. G. T Beauregard, Bradley T. Johnson, F. II. Pelrpolnt, and others: Gentlemen,?Your faror, dated 1st Instant, received. I accept with pleasure the compliment you tender. and will, with yonr permission, name Friday evening, October4th, for the benefit to take place. Whh best thanks, I am, gentlemen, most respectfully, yonrH, Chaki.ottb Thompson. Spotsicoud Hotel, Tuesday, October 1, 1587. To Bcpinksh Men.?The Religious Herald la the organ of the Baptist denomination in Virginia, and is read in every portion of the State by a numerous and tntluentlal class of persons who rarely see any other paper. It has also a large circulation in 51aryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, T ennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. Besides this, It has many readers In South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. These facts commend it to business men as an excellent advertising sheet. Advertisements will be inserted at the rate of seventy-five cents per square, eight lines or its equivalent in space forming a square. Longer advertisements in the same proportion. For standing advertisements of eight weeks and upwards, fifty cents per rqaare; for standing advertisements of six months and upwards, forty cents per squ?rti. Payment in every Instance being required la advance. tpociiaen-coples of the paper will bo ssnt when requested. Address Junta A Dickibsom, Editors and Proprietors, Richmond, Va. Oiiice, 915 Main between 5 loth and Tenth streets, over the bookstore of Starke A Uyland. . 00 J-it Match Gams of BiiUAans.?A return match game of billiards?500 points carom?will be played In the St. Charles Billiard .Saloon this evening between Mr. Ed. Brian and William T. Levy. The public are respectfully invited to attend. * Corn and Flour Exchange, October 1. Ofkkrisus.? Wheal?White, 2,156 bushels ; red, 766 bushels. Corn?White, 6U4 bushels; mixed, 224 bushels. <xits?16o bushels. Rye? 232 bushels. Flour?Extra, rJ barrels. Hay-?00 bales. Sacks.? Wheat?White, 930 bushels, $1.60? $2.52% : seed, $2.75 ; red, 400 bushels, $2@$2.25; seed, $2.60. Corn? White, 542 bushels, $1 23% @$1.27%; mixed, 164 bushels, $1.27%. Oats? 160 bushels, 65@57%c. Rye?144 bushels, $1.20 @1.30. Marine Intelligence? MINIaTUKE ALMANAC?Octobbk 2, 1M7. Sunrises o.ll i Moon rises 9.05 S"D ""to 5 49 j High tide, A. M....7.47 POKT OF RICHMOND. UCToexa L AK&ITXD. iteamer John Sylvester, Gilford. Norfolk, mer?ndiso and passengers, I>. B Tatum. iteamer Claymont, Carr, Philadelphia, meraudise and.paa?engers, W. P. Porter. SAIUXD. iteamer Niagara, Blakeman, tfo* York, meraudlse and passenger*, 8. Ayres A Co. schooner KboduK* Blew, I oterson. Savannah, srchandlse, Curtis, Parksr A Kiddick. schooner Napoleon, Nichols, New York via wer James river, to load wood. mv rxt.KUK.U'H. New Yobk. October I.?Arrived, steamers Henry isuneey. Asplnwall ; Kapidan. Havana New r?hK. October I ?Arrived, steamers Quec and HlbernU, Europe, 70R 8ALL', one twelve hor?e power 1 ENGINE, with BORING R()D8, ToO.Js, (,'Ai/Ss. and all tte necessary attachments for coal id oil borings. For further information, apply to D. T. LVMSY, agent of the Springfield and Deep Eon Coal smpany, or at their office, Sixth street near the ?eViio F, A. WlWJWt