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Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
Second prize s'ory-irOm sartain's Magazine.
THE OLDOWL Of the ABBEY
MONTREAL, CANADA.
INTRODUCTION.
nv THE REV. JAMES ABBOT, M'GrLL COLLEGE,

INTRODUCTORY
Or all the sad relics Of the dark ages still to
be found in England, :he Game laws are the
worst; because, of all the sources Of crime,
thew are tie most prolific. Other remnants OF
the Feudal Tenure are frequently 10 be met
with in the laws and institutions Of that highly
civilized and Christian country. And although
MANY Of these are Of q nature and character so
ridiculo Gus 40 to lead one to wonder at their ab-
surdity, and to laugh at their folly; ye. they all
alike have natural tendency to crush and de-
grade the middle and lower classes. And a.
these classes constitute, in every community,
the great bulk Of the people, the evil is the NOR
widely extended, and the more generally felt.
Thi. tendency may justly be ..cribsd to the as.
sum ptivn Of power, upon which they are based,
10 interfere with personal liberty and private
property, no matter 10 how ir'igniticant a point
such power, in this age Of the 'march Of intel.
lec,," may have been reduced; If even confined
to the exaction of homage, or ia Deodand," the
principle 10 the same. The power exists, and
the degrading effects Of its bansful influence,
even under the mildest mode Of its exercise,
10 felt, and may be distinctly traced, in every
town and hamlet throughout the whole length
and breadth of the land.
If such remarks can justly be made upon tbs
general bearing and tendency Of the Fsuda
Tenure, when thus considered, only in its mi
nor details, the following tale, alas too true
will 70 far 70 show, how much more pertinensly
they will apply to its demoralizing and ini4ui'
tous offs pring, the Game-laws.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
Musical Anecd0te

In COOKS Musical Miscellany. work aboundine
with amusing anccdoe and "Reminiscences is the fol-
lowi ng capital story OF Highland piper:
Highland piper having a scholar TO teach dis:
daned TO crack his brains with the names of semibreye
said he, 'tak' yer pipes, lad, and gie's blast So.
vera wee blawn, indeed. but what's sound, Don.
aid, without sense? You may blaw Tor even without
making tune OF, if dnna tell you how the queer
fellow, WI round, open face, (pontlng to q semi.
breve, between two hIes of a bar) he moves slowly
from that line TO this, while ye beat ane W. your fist
and sie long blast; II, now, ye put leg to him We
maxi wa u him. and he'll move twice as fast; and il
ye black his face he'll four times faster than the
fellow WI the white face; bu, il, after backing his
face, yen bend his knee, tie his leg, he'll hop eight
times faster than the whe- faced chap that showed
you first. Now, whene'er you blaw your pipes, Don.
add remember, ths-thot the tighter those fellows
legs tied the faster ihey' run, and the quicker
ii eyre sure TO dauce.J
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c II A r 7 Z n ] i.
THE DOBSON


1t will be necessary for the full development
Of NV tale that the reader should be made &C
qusintsd with the Dobsons already alluded to.
These Dobsons, then, consisted Of the old
man and his wife, three sons, and a son.in-law,
a. one Of the gang was called, in virtue Of his
marriage with base born daughter Of the old
woman. What this last ones real name might
be | cannot tell l never knew. 1t hardly.
however, could be Dobson; but a' any rate, he
wa. alway, counted and considered s one Of
them.
Their ostensible mode Of obtaining liveli -
hood was by weaving the homs'Pun of the
nsighberhood, both into linen and woolen cloths;
the latter of the very coarsest description, in
consequence of its being taken from the wiry
fleece Of the fell sheep, while the former was
much finer, sometimes fit for the lawn sleeves
Of bishop"
"Why Peggy! wha, ye be spinning that sac fine fr
y nerhbors wife she dropped In with her knitting TO
"i d""I Know she said but II will do for sons lawn
sleeves when he gets To a bishop u for nothing else
This Mrs Law was thIiiy wife OF haIdworking farmer
in hi, very mother OF the Bishop oi Cas'
or ha name and the Of Lord Ellenborons loid
High Of England well as OF the bishops OF ines
,eI and CIonmel. the most romantic Instances on Mc
ord of the all al once, OF so hwy a'amy !" "
highest honors Of tile STATE
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
AGENTS for the Western Union.

W. +. Storer, Memphis, Scotland Co, Mo.
WIN. N. Penn and W. b. Twyman, OF Paris, Mo.
II. II. Buchanan and John A. Quares, Of Florida.
Thomas F.. Thompson, Of Palmyra.
VIM. %. Young, of New London.
j. l.. Canterbury, Of Mexico.
Mr.. Blakcy, Of Clinton.
George Bourne, Of Barry, Ill.
post,1asters are requested to allow us TO add them
to the list.
The above named gentlemen are authorized TO give
receipts Tor money due the /" Western Union Office:
travelling agent. MIR. JAS. X. GARNErr is
our authorized Travelling Agent.
AGENT in st. Louis James Trabue, firm Of
Trabue 4 Sons, Commission and Forwarding Met.
chants, N. W. corner Pine and Commercial streets.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
THE DOOM OF THE DIRTY OFFICERS

cory OF VERSES.
See US, strpp'd Of lance aud sabre,
With ouf uniforms, too, gone,
Here a.working at hard labour,
With our prison dresses on.
Look, our hair is cropp'd like stubbls'
Our moustactes they have shorn,
You behold us here in trouble,
Doomed to toll, and shame, and scorn!
Here's plight for carck young Lanc'rs!
Here's a state for fast Hussars!
"Serve yourght," the public answers
Smiling through our prison bars;
"Earnsd full richly your disgrace is;
Well il suits such brutes as you."
Throwing eggs in peoples faces
What you see has brough! us TO.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
WESTERN U MON.
orrIcE ON BIRD STREET, BETWEEN FIRST AND MAIN
TERMS OF THE WESTERN UNION.
IN ADVANCE, 81 so
If not paid within Six Months, 81 90
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

The following are the rates of Advertising in the
Hannibal papers,
ApvERrisING.-On square, Of IL lines or less, one
insertion, one dollar each subsequent insertion %
cents Cards not exceeding six lines, per year, 50.
One square per year. without alteration, $40; fourth
Of a column, SIS; half column, $50; whole col.
umn $50.
All notices, except marriages and deaths, will be
charged as advertisements.
Attached TO the "WEsrERN UNioS'' Office is an ex-
celent BOOK AND JOB OFFICE, where all Job,
Book, Pamphlet, Card, and other Printing, is executed
withne atness and dispatch. on favorable terms.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

FRrscH HusBANps.-.Muggins says that there
10 no country in the world where wives ore
more worshpped than they are IN France. lie
regrets to say, however, that oil the adora''o"
comes from somebody el'e's husband.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
To be Continually

II A horse in franklin, c., seeing the
sle phant. Of menagerie go by, was frightsn-
cd to death. He jumped back in fright, ran
stopped, quvered and fell dead. Th' " the
worst case Of seeing the elephant we ever re-
corded.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
TO BUSINESS MEN GENERALLY.

ALL KIND, Of POSTERS and BUSINESS
CARDS, PLAN or in colors, printed at this office
in good .tyls,at low prices. Also, ClRCU'
LARS, BLANKS, etc., etc.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

CuSHIYG Fox While an old man was wandering
by the side of one Of the largest tributaries of the Al
inond he observed badger moving eisurey along the
ledge OF a rock the opposite bank In little time
fox came np and after walking some distance close
in the rear Of the poor badger he leaped into the
ter. Immediately afterwards came pack OF hounds
at full speed in pursuit of the fox, who by this time
was far oil floating down the s'ream-bt the luckless
badger was Immediately torn TO pces by the dogs.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

"Si,e one word )" said soldier one day 10 Frederick
the Great, when presenting hma request ol brevet OF
lieutenant .If you say two," answered the prince 81
will have YOU hanged" "Sign," replied the soldier
The monarch, surprised at his presence OF m'nd mme-
diately granted his request.
Jlsky L,Np has settled in Brooklyn ioI six months.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

RATHER AMusING.---.A Boston corres3on.
dent of tho N. Y. Spiril of the Times gives
the following amusing yarn:
heard good story the other day which
will give you. A distinguished member
of the legislature was addressing temper
ance society and he got rather prosy, but
showed no disposition to ''lct up" though
the audience waxed thinner. Finally, the
presiding officer got excited, and repairing
to friend of the speakers, inquired how
much longer he might reasonably be ex-
pected to speak! Whereupon the friend
answered he didn't exactly know--wIcn
he got on that branch of the subject he
generally spoke couple of hours.
"Tha,'ll never do; I've got to make few
remarks myself" said the President, show
shall stave him OIL"
swell, | don't know--in the first place
should pinch his left leg, then il he
shouldn't stop, I'd stick a pin mi it,"
The President returned 10 his seat, and
his head was invisible for a moment. soon
a(terward he returned to the "brother'
who had prescribed the spin style OF treat
ment," and said:
81 pinched him, and he didn't take the
least notice at all; stuck n pin into his leg
and he didn't seem to care a d-n; crooked
it in, and he kept on spouting az hard a.
ever"
"Verv likely" said the wag, that leg il
corkw
Nothing has been seen of the Presiden
since.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

"Margcry, what did you do with that tallow Mr..
Jones creased his boots with this morning."
"Please, mar IN, baked the griddle cakes with nv
it,"
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

DOGS. Three -iour,hs OF the dogs in Louis =
vile have been slaughtered BY the police
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

The following was posted on the door VI
the Ludlow Church, in Hsr,fortshirs soms
time back. "Fhis 10 to give notice that no per.
son 10 to be buried in this churchysrd. buN
those living in the parish, Those who wish
to be buried, arc desired to apply to Ephfsita
Grubb, parish clerk"
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

A gentleman hired an over cute Yankee
to saw load of wood, agreeing TO pay him
sxpence an hour until the job was com.
pleted. lie conducted the knight Of the
saw TO his woodward, and showed him n
specimen of the proper length, it being
somewhat OF the shortest stove wood: but
the cute individual turned on his heel, de-
claring, with great oath, that "hc was not
quite so green as to saw wood as sho'i as
that for silpcncc an hOuri"
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

THAMES TuNNEL.-A letter from London
days is tho Thames Tunnel. Built Ut an enor-
nous expense, il was intended that it should
become the great aeenue Of communication be-
tween the two sidss OF the Thames. Unforeseen
difficulties, in the way Of getting heavy teams
up and down at the entrances, prevented this,
and now the wonderful tunnel is become q psl.
try penny exhibition, with toy stores, grinding
organs, and Punch and Judy shows scattered
through il.
-.~~>~>> -.- .-----~.
-. The wife is the sun of tn, social system. I'm.
less she attract there nothing keep heavy bodies,
like huss,uds, from ilyng of into space.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11
MAYORS COTtpT Nov IN

Several prisoners were brought up from the cage this
morning. and disposed OF in The manner following to
wit:
A white man named John fragile. visited the Old
Market Saturday evening, rather elevated condi-
ton. Becoming noisy and turbulent Mr. Oiddep.
clerk of the Market, ordered him leave instead of
doing so, he advanced towards Mr. d. in menacing
manner, when that gentleman instantly arrested and
conducted him to quarters over tie Market. Tho
Mayor requiring $500 security Tor good behaviour John
failed to obtain and went the city jail Tor three
months.
John Sullivan white, was then placed at the bar to
answer the charge OF trespasslng upon the lot OF Mr.
Brown, on Nam street, short distance below the
county court house. Sunday night. 1t appeared that
john had gotten "blind drunk and had staggered into
MI. Browns kitchen, neither knowing or caring on
whose lot he was trespassing As the had not
otherwise mbehaved, the Mayor discharged him after
charging him to avoid similar offence.
Two white citizens, Norman Quarry and Caleb
Willis residing somewhere in the neighborhood of
Bacon's Quarter Branch, were arrested Saturday night
by officer Tyler for creating disturbance the house
occupied by Quarry. 1t appears that in a drunken
vel they assaulted or threatened to assault Qaarys wife
and other females in the house. Willis sent to jail
in default OF $500 security; but Quarry discharged.
his wife falling to appe ar against him.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11
ORETST AR W.

Departed this life, October Goth, in the 10th wear
OF his age; JOHN ENDERS, Esq, OF the City of
Richmond.
I am entirely sensible ofmy inability to do Justice
to the character of the deceased, for he was truly one
OF natures noblemen, in whose heart were all those
gentle sympahieS and ennobng virtues which like
flowers about ruin, adorn our fallen nature. Opposed
as am generally, to eulogZe the dead, yet know
can speak OF the virtues OF the am anted John Enders
without tearing the criticism ct the most specious
aad iastdlous. o know, was but to admire him
Nature made him pure man, and he made himself a
highly useful and be owed citizen His daligh was to
administer to the wants of suffering humanity.
TO hush the sigh Of sorrows peadidg child,
Whose wandering footsteps poverty impels.'
B essed with mind vigorous, clear and dscrin:-
nang, he was guided by liked principle which di
reced him TO esteem nothing but what was honorable
and to abhor whatever was base unworthy in M .
raj conduct. Hence, we found him ever consistent
at all times the lrusty, firm friend the conscientious
and efficient man of business, the devoted husband
and pa fent, the kind master, the high minded public
spirited citizen. Ia all his pursuits, he knew no path
bat the fair and direct one and would rather fail of
success, than attain it by reproachtu means. Those
who best knew him could never discern trait of his
character at variance with the other La his manners
simple and unaffected. in all his actions, open and
CONSISTENT. tie was magnanmouS without being
proud; humble though mean; Just, without harsh
ness-one whom we could in every situation trust rs a
friend. Nature had implanted in his heart henevolence
huma nifty, friendship gratitude and generosity-and
those social affections, brilliant lights, in the commu
nifty in which he resided, shone with peculiar warmth
and lustre, when concentrated in the kindred aton
OF husband and father May The radiance such viz
tues long illumne his hereaved household.
Though by the inscrutable dspensa,on OF Provi-
dence he has been suddenly removed from his sphere
OF usefulness, we can with confidence, hope our loss
is his gain "A purer spirit never winged its flight
The memory of such John Enders can
be obterated though the repose of death rests
upon a bosom that animated by all the noblest
feelings OF our nature.
Bright be the place for thy sou
Light be the turf of thy tomb
May its vendue like tmeraIds be,
There should not be the shadows of gloom,
In aught that reminds US OF thee"
|
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11
CETY a 81 AIR s..
no THE wHIGS on RICuuONn


AS Chairman oil the Whi{iF iQildnce Committee of
tins city, have been requested to publish The follow
ing resolutions winch were adopted with great unan-
lmIy by the largest meeting Of the Vigilance Com
mlttee ever assembled IN this city.
The meeting was composed OF Wings who have
acted together in the Two last elections for Con-
gress IN this district, and spirit Of harmony and I'M
ion pervdded the meeting. The day is nigh at hand
it not already arrived when We shall know no divi-
SONS or sections in our party IN this city. The recent
meetings OF the Vigilance Committee, and public Sen
timen far as ascertaned, give assurance of this
The Sth of December next will confirm it Every
Wing voter under the new Constitution in Richmond
is earnestly requested to attend the meeting on the
1lth inst. Let the meeting be full and fair one ,
such will strike our political opponents with
terror, and encourage our friends. If the business of
the meeting Will permit an opportunity will be afford
ed to hear good speeches in support of our Wing
nominees ON the State ticket.
THOS. ]. EVANS, Chairman.
l Resolved That the Wing Vigilance Committee
recommend to the Wings of the city of Richmond to
assemble in the African Church. on Tuesday night
November lih select four candidates to represent
the city in the next Legislature.
2. Resolved, That in accordance with the recon-
mendation OF the Charlottesville Wing State Conven-
ton, and IN view OF the important measures which,
will be acted upon by the next Legislature, the Wings
of the city be respectfully urged unite upon their
most ''talented and Distinguished men, as their can
didates.
g. Resolved. That every Wing entitled 10 vote un-
tend the above meeting; that full and fair express
sion OF opinion may be obtained and such candidates
selected, as will secure the entire Wing vote of the
city, without regard to the unfortunate which
have heretofore divided us party
4. Resolved, That as the best mode of ascertaining
the preferences of the Wings of the city, be recon-
mended TO the above meeting, that the vote for candi-
dates be taken by ballot.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11
RICHMOND, Nov 9'h. 1851

The PoToMAc SAVINGS BANk.-Some consterna-
ton was produced in this city Saturday by the circu-
lAtlon OF report that the Potomac Savings Bank of
Washington city had refused redeem its issues; or
in other words, that it had failed We are glad to be
able to say, do upon good authority that there
exists not the slightest foundation for the runour-
The notes oil this Institution as readily taken by
onr Brokers, the small notes of other insiitu-
tons now circulating in the city of the ability o
the particular institution named to redeem all Its is
sues, we know nothing, but presume it to be ample,
because it enjoys the confidence of our Brokers'
class of gentlemen always. well posted in monetary
matters.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11
WNIG CONTENTION

At Convention OF The Delegates Of the Senatorial
District composed # the ctuties OF Cumberland,
PoWilatan and Chesterfield, assembled at Powhltan
Court louise Oh Wednesday, 9th of Nov, 1851, the
following delegates were in attendance:
From Chesterfield, DR. Tho5 l. Robinson and Geo
w Pdlmofe.
From Cumberland, VIM Woodbridge, C Me-
Rae, Cheatam, Thomas Howard and D Wark-
ham.
From Powhatan, J II Saunders, VIM Turin Jr,
W G Scott, 7 K WeIsiger, w ] Dance Geo w Tins
ley, b MaXey, w p Dabney, b w Finney. WIN L
Royal, Hiram Harris, A S Owen, Jno Watkins, Thos
Il Lyon, inc 2 Harris, Benz Hobson, E C Mosby,
Booker, Geo N Porter, Blair Burwell, Daniel
Stringen, Samuel S Scruggs, Henry Gordon and C
Cooke.
On motion, Mr.. Chastaine Cooke was called to the
chair. and DR. T L Robinson appointed Secretary
Mr. Ihos K Weisiger nominated Mr. William A
Cooke of Manchester, which being put to the Con-
venti0n. was unanimously carried.
On motion Of Mr. w J Dance, the chair appointed a
committee, composed of E C Mosby, T K Weislger
and w Dance, who waited upon MIR Cooke and IN
formed him OF his nomination. when he appeared in
the Convention, and in a spirited address, accepted
the nomination.
e. Ga motion, 1t resolved, that the proceedings of
this Convention b. sent to the Wing papers of the
city OF Rlchmondfor publication.
c COOKE, Chairman.
I l. ROBINSON, Secretary.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11
HIISTINGS COIIRT

Yesterday being the Grand Jury term of the Court,
the gentlemen constituting that body in atten.
dance at IL O'Clock, and were charged by The Attorney
Tor the Commonwealth, tMr Mayo.i In his charge
the Attorney dweIt with emphasis upon the disregard
OF law recently manifested in the city, in the perpe-
tation OF homcides and other offences of ess grave
character.
The Strand Jury then retired, and subsequently re-
tured into Court, and made number of presentments
against offenders against the laws of the Common
wealthalI of which will be noted in the regular pro
ceedings of the Court.
The last will and testament of the late Nh John
Enders, was during the day, admitted to record
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11

SURVEY OF THE MOUTH OF TIE COLUMBIA RIVER
A recent number of the Oregon Spectator, received
by the last mail from California, states that the United
the mouth of the Columbia river. Two parties Of
this corps have been stationed for the last three
months at Cape Disappointment, for the purpose Ct
determining Its geographical position and establish
ing site for the lighthouse be erected there agree
ably to the act passed at the last session of Congress
Other parties have been occupied in determining the
latitude and longitude of the Cape The topoprapbi
cal party has completed survey of the Cape, win
Sand Island and Point Adams, the maps of which
have been sent to Washington. A site Tor the light
Department. Many changes have been discovered;
among others Point Adams has since the survey of
Capt Wilkes been worn off by the action of the sea
to The extent, IN some places, of half mile. The
changes constantly occurring at the mouth of the
river VIII render necessary occasional repetition
of survey.-Nat Int
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11

TOBACCO FOR WOUNDS 1t said that piece Of
good sroHg tobacco che wed uutil it is saturated with
saliva, aud then app led with bandage to wounds oc-
casoned by nails or other iron Instruments, viii le-
!eye ie sufferer, however, deep and painful they may
be- When It collected that ietanus or lock Jaw
ia often induced by such wounds, this simple remsdy,
The efficacy which is highly spoken Of is worth ie.
ynemberiBg.-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11
To MeSsrs. II. L. Kent, T. r Price, II. w. Fry

Gcntlensen | return my grateful acknowledgements
for the honor conferred upon me by your published
letter. But my professional engagements, in addition
to other considerations which it is iy Tor
me TO trespass upon your time by explaining, compel
me to decline becoming candidate for tn. Office of
Senator, to represent the City OF Richmond in the
next Legislature Of Virginia. Yet in declining,
should do injustice to my own feelings, I to
train from expressing my high appreciation of your
good opinior omit lender the assurance, that
will always b. cordially held in the most grateful re-
membrance. Very respectfully
ARTHUR A. MORRISON.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-11
DIED.

Last evening, al the residence of his father at 81
o'clock, ADDOLHH DILL, OF John H. and
Emily E. Bosher. in the 9TH year of his age The
friends and acquaintance of the family are requested
to attend his funeral, from the First Baptist Church,
this evening ut O'Clock.
At Marland, Henrco, the residence of her son, DR..
J. H. Meter. on the morning Of the 9th instant Mrs
MILDRED NOWLAN in the 10th year of her age
The Lynchburg and Petersburg papers please copy.