The republic., 1851-02-17

trembling, his thresdbars apparel was filthy and
torn, neither stocking nor shoe concealed his bare
heel, and, TO finish The truthful picture, we'll
corked neck Of black bottle protrudsd from hi'
coat pocket He passed on amid hundreds whom
he had once known, and with whom is had
besn his custom to exchange salutations; but
he had either forgotten them, or had been 20 long
conscious of his degradation as no longer to hope
for their recognition. We 10 not think his eyeds
were depressed in shame, for that must have long
ago deserted him, and the broad thoroughfare,
along which thousands Of the gay and fashionable
passing to and fro, was to him but tho soli-
tary byway in which his own uncertain football
produced the only sound.
His case was ptiable enough, but what we
thought most marvellous connected with the cir
cumstance was the certainty that on that very
Saturday evening hundreds upon hundreds of the
most favored and accomplished youths Of Wash
ington were taking their earliest steps in the
of folly, crime, and wretchcdness, he had pursued
even with this ruin Of an old friend stalking amidst
them in his lost and fallen estate. But parents tcH
be tender and indulgent.
The RISceoLD CAsE.--we yesterday morning
cleared up this affair. doubt to the satisfaction Of
every one except MIR. Sheckell, who, a. we pre-
dicted. blows away the smoke with which an at
tempt was made to tarnish his character in con-
nexion with it:
10 The Editor Of the Republic.
Sin: You are correct in saying that am CON-
petent to take care OF my own good name. At the
request Of Ringgold paid the Messrs. Brown The
price asked for him, and obtained from them bill
OF sale. His manumission was then TO be my act;
but at the Office Of the clerk Of the court for this
county was informed that such deed could not
be admitted to record without the presence of Ring
uOId thQrR yrnts 10 him, otSp,np hsa
presence, and he came. and the deed was consum-
mated. He arrived here The last day of Janu-
nry, and the deed was recorded that day. On the
9th OF February Rnggold gave me TO understand
he was to leave here on the next day have not
seen him since. Having met with him in Massa-
chusetts, and being desirous to do him service,
and to prevent tho excitement that his capture
would have occasioned, had the Messrs. Brown
been disposed to cause his arrest, undertook tho
service have performed, but regret that had thus
to learn another lesson upon the Inconvenience at
tendant upon the performance Of an act for which
approval. RICHARD X. SHECKELL.
GEoRGHrowN, Feb. IA, 1861.
As q postscript to the foregoing, we have to add
the following
RrNGooLp.-The Springfield (hIass } Republican,,
announcing the safety Of Ringgold, the colored
barber, Gays, 4" What terrible disappointment
this news will be to our abolition friends, who had
no sort of doubt that he was kidnapped, believing
1t to be the most natural thing in the world for
slave-owners to sell man. and then grab him
again. o
WAsmINaroN's BlRrHpAy.-The Grand Division
Of the Sons of Temperance Of the District OF Column
bia have determined on celebrating this anniver-
sary by public procession, oration &c., the par
ticuars of which will be duly announced.
HACKS AND HAcKMEN.-lr Items. Will you
r..
in certain localities along the avenue belongs cx-
clusvcly to the hackmen! ] am only foot pns-
senger, and often feel like trespasser as run in
and out among their whips and greatcoats, in
modestly making my way along. They also smoke,
chew, and swear with such ardor as quite unncrve
me, and they seem to laugh at my trcpidation. A
writer in your paper suggested the other day that
they should make their stands upon the BY streets
! think the suggestion q good one. but would be
willing to compromise for the southern side of the
avenue. What do you think of the matter, siri
Yours, A WALKEa.
We think, in the fret place, that the coachmen
are too numerous body for us to Offend and that
it is best policy not to do and in the second
that possession is nine points Of the law, and the
may, therefore, be considered the own
ers, by that many points, of several long patches
of the avenue pavement; and, thirdly, that nothing
but poverty can excuse one for feeling timid in any
crowd, and that poverty deserves and receives no
consideration from gentlemen Of the whip. There
is our opinion. for which no fee is expected.
NATIONAL HALL.--Tbe house was full to such
an excess on Saturday evening that hundreds were
turned away, unable 10 get in the theatre Miss
Davcnports success here is great. She seems to
have taken by storm all classes of our citizens.
We observed that the British Minister, Sir Henry
Bulwer, and Lady Bulwcr. were forced to put up
with seats on the stage. Benches were placed op-
posite the proscenium the stage, which were
filled with auditors. The performances of Miss
Davenport were very fine, and supported as she
was by the excellent company, the audience were
enraptured. The School for Scandaland Rough Dia-
mond, being the same BILL repeated to- night, SO
that those who were disappointed on Saturday may
have on opportunity to see them, Miss Davenport
being re.engaged for five more nights; and the an
of this was received with great ap-
plause.
Mr. EbIroR: Expecting to leave this city early
in the morning, allow me, through your paper, to
return thanks to those who have Contributed books
and money for aiding the society for which am
The agent have been enabled to send on TO the
treasurer in Montreal fifty dollars, mostly collected
here. And box of books has been sent to the care
of Mr.. Nourse, at 10th and E streets, where other
books and cash may be received until the first
of next month, when donations viii be forwarded
to Mr.. Mecks, LAT Nassau street, N. Y.
Many have refused to aid this society on account
Of its being far off But Christians send aid to the
much further off. And shall not ssympa-
thy be excited for poor children who, with their
parents have been turned into tho streets by cruel
landlords in Scotland and Ireland?
This institution 10 patronized by the Governor OF
Canada, and recommended by many ministers OF
different crceds, will be seen by calling at the
place above mentioned.
That God may bless all who are aiming to do
good is the prayer of 7. OSGOOD,
Agent Of this Society.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ii, 1861.
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03-1fr c. W. JAMES, No. l Hdrrisonsfreet,
Cincinnati, Ohio, is our General Iyarellins Agcni
for The Western States, assisted by J. r.. Smith, j.