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Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03
81 EEsigging Scrape.'.

"AcoRN," the Boston correspondent of
the n. Y. Spirit o. the Times, tells the fol-
lowing story:
"a few days since some Of the "bloods"
residing at Naiant hac. rare sport A num-
Der of the friends of the Maine liquor law,
with posse of constables, proceeded to
Drew's Hotel for the purpose of seizing a
quantity Of the enemy that steals away
mems brains, and that wag of fellow,
Sam Loring, whilcm Of tie fremont get
ting wind Of the intended proceeding, and
having the fear of the law before his eyes.
resolved not to break the peace of the com
monwealth himself, nor allow the inmates of
the hotel to do so by any overt act, vet he
was still DESTROYS Of giving to the party an
affectionate reception. Consequently he sum
,noned all the scrub women about the house
(some fifteen luSty scrub Irishwomen.) and
agreed to give them three dollars each if
they would allow themselves to be covered
from head TO foot with soft soap and grease
and Immediately upon the inforners and
pinsps entering the house, each one was to
seize her nam, commence embracing him in
the most af.ect:onate manner, to which thev
all at once agreed Sam immediately gave
each woman a thick coating Of bacon grease,
and over that covered thick coat of MIS-
tard and molasses; and thus arrayed and be-
daubed. they awaited the arrival OF their ex-
pected visitors, whom, upon entering the ro-
tunda OF the hotel, were each instantly seG-
ed by stout. well CREASED Irishwoman with
a hug that nearer resembled that of full
grown she bear than anything | can des-
crbe. The party soon began to cry 2oacari
and BEG for their lives, which was spared
them, but not until they were well bedaubed
with Heterogeneous mixture, not the most
agreeable in smell or appearance, and as
they sneaked out of the back door looked like
individuals resolved never again to attempt
sezng liquor until they had become salts
fed there were no creased women about
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03
Barre (Miss.) Gas

HORRIBLE AccIDENT-A few days ago, it
is stated fireman on the Georgia State
Railroad was caught by the feet between the
locomotive and the tender, and held fast in
this position, his head hanging downwards
and his feet dreadfully crushed. Neither
the conductor nor the passengers had the
presence of mind to use proper exertions to
relieve him, and the poor fellow, in his agony
entreated them to saw his legs off. Finally
this was actually dono by some one, with a
common hand-saw, and the man was allow
ed to drop down to the ground bleeding to
death No effort was made to stop the he
morrhage, and the poor victim of this more
than savage stupidity and barbarism soon
bled to death After the fireman was thus
relieved from his position, a bar of iron was
obtained, and the locomotive and tender
priced apart, so that the feet were rescued
and dropped out from between them.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03
"Reminiscences i'm
South Carolina.

We contribute the following facts in the
life of Marion, which were communicated
to us by worthy and faithful soldiers of the
renowned partisan leader. William Mc!n-
tosh of Sumpter.now deceased, was present
at the death of Sergeant Mcdonald. He
gave US the information some fourteen or
fifteen years since Mcdonald died at Fort
Motto when the British were in possession OF
it, The fort which consisted of the dwell
ling of Mrs. Note, on the south side of
Congaree river, near its junction with the
Wateree, had been surrounded by ditch
for the protection of the Americans who
were assailing it. The ditch was so
shallow that it was necessary for the besieg-
ers to stoop as they passed along from place
to place. Mcdonald, with that daring
which was his prominent trait ventured to
walk erect Sin the ditch, thus exposing his
head and shoulders TO the view Of the enc
my in the Fort, which was within musket
shot. The fatal effects of certain rife
whose peculiarly clear sound was we'll known
to the wings had been sadly experienced by
them on several occasions AS Mcdonald
was standing up fearlessly in the ditch, he
was warned by some one near him, in a ve-
hement exortation, to beware of that rife"
He replied that he had "faced British guns
too often unharmed to fear them" AS he
spoke, the sllrill crack of the rife was heard,
he fell, and his brain gushed from the NOR
tai wound.
Captain Peter DuBosa, o. Salnper, anoth-
er of Marion's men who was a Wing from
the first to the last of the war, said to us be-
fore his death, that at the close of the bloody
contest, when it was no longer necessary to
keep our armies in the field, Marion assem-
bled his soldiers to make farewell speech
on separating from his war-worn companions,
who were about to retire to enjoy the blood
bought liberty. They were ali deeply af-
fected at the idea of parting with their
brave and beloved General, and "albeit un-
used to the melting mood, " were prepared
to shed tears under the influence Of 6 heart
felt leave-takinc. Marion mounted stand
to address them hut to the astonishment OF
all remained silent, and at@,ast it being
manifest that his heart was too full for ut
terance, he simply waved farewell with his
hand. The effect Of this mute cloquence
was more powerful and electrical than the
most polished ya.edictory Every soldier
shouted long and loud ''huzzas, and cloud
Of weather beaten caps went up from that
little band OF heroes. lillri0n Star.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03
CAPITAL ILLUSTRATIONS Rusk,

CAPITAL UsTRATIoN.-Senator Rusk,
referring to the fact, that any proposition
brought before Congress now is sure to
produce vast number of political speeches
and a large amount of political capital, said,
that the fact called to his mind an incident.
He was present on one occasion at an "ln-
dian talk when a man drove up with a
barrel Of whiskey; an old Indian who was
sitting by fixed his eye on the barrel, and
after looking earnestly for some time, asked
Mr.. r. if he knew what was in that barrel.
He said it was whiskey he presumed. No
said the Indian ''there are about thousand
songs and fifty fights in that barrel
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

a REsUREcTIoNIsT SHoT.-This morn
ing, Mr. Jacob Swein, the sexton of the
City Burial Ground, was awakened by a
laborer employed by him, with the news
that persons were engaged in taking bodies
out OF the graves in the buria. ground
Mr.. Swein Immediately went out with his
gun in his hand, and saw three persons
beating his workmen. As he approached,
one of the party stepped toward him, with
knife and pistol in his hands Mr.. Swen
Immediately lifted his gun and fred, with
such good aim as to kill the midnight grave
yard robber instantly. His two companions
ran away, and although pursued were, not
overtaken Their horse and wagon was
found h;tched to the fence of the graveyard
and their implements about the grave they
were about to rob- Mr. Swein immediate
ly came to the city and reported to Captain
Ross, the president Of the board of directors,
and it is from his statement we give the
above. He says the man killed is an Irish
man, but he does not know him.
Gin. Times, Oct. s.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03
How t6 Detect Counterfeits.

i. Examine the appearance of the bill,
the genuine have general dark, neat ap-
pearance.
2. Examine the vignette, or picture in
the middle of the top; see if the sky or
background looks clear and transparent, or
soft and even, and not scratchy.
+ 3. Examine well the face; see if the ex-
pressions are distinct and easy. natural and
life-like. Particularly the eyes.
4. See if the drapery or dress fits WE'LL
looks natural and easy, and shows the folds
distinctly
5; Examine the medallion, yruling and
heads and circular ornaments around the
figures, etc. See if they are regular, smooth
and uniform, not scratchy.
This work in the genuine looks as if rails
ed on the paper, and cannot be perfectly i'm.
itated
g. Examine the principal line of letters
or name Of the bank. See if they are all
upright perfectly true and even; or if slo-
ping, of uniform slope. ..t
l. Carefully examine the shade or paral.
lei ruling on the face or outside of the let.
ters, etc; see if it is clear, and looks as if
covered with brush. The fine and the
parallel lines in the genuine are of equal
size, smooth and even: counterfcits look as
if done with file
8. Observe the round handwriting en-.
graved on the bill, which would be black,
equal in size and distance, of uniform
slope and smooth. This is in genuine notes
invariably well done, and looks stiff, as if
done with pen
The imprint, or engraver's name, which
is always near the border or end of the note,
and is always alike letters small, upright,
and engraved very perfectly. Counterfeit.
ers seldom do it well.
NoTE.-lt was remarked by Stephen
Burough, before he died, that two things
could not be perfectly counterfeited one
was the dye work, or portrait medallion
heads, vignette, etc., and the other the sha.
ding or ruling above the letters.
Bank Note Reporter.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03
A Fact for Ge0Eogists.

Mr.. Charles Rice, in sinking we'll on
his premises in the north part of this town.
found at the depth of twenty feet below the
surface, and underneath large boulder rocks
which he blasted, stratum of black earthly
substance about one foot thick, free from all
grit. and having the appearance of alluyion,
though more nearly resembling decayed
vegetable matter Next below this were
other strata of SOIL sand, and pan, and i'm
badded in the latter were partially decayed
sticks of wood resembling, when first dis
covered. roots Of trees, but upon cxamina-
ton they proved to be wood or hemIocl1,
and among other things a pine stick three
and three-quarter inches in length, and
three-fourths of AN inch thick, and in form
like common wooden button, with a
wrought iron nail through the centre, which
was but slightly corroded, and the wood, ex-
cept a portion of the exterior in a good
state of preservation. The location of the
well is upon one of the highest swells of land
in Barre, there being but a gentle acclivity
of the surface above it, and no high, abrupt
hills around or near it, and which, within
the recollection of some of our Oldest inhab-
itants, was covered with heavy forest of
chestnut trees In digging the twenty feet
there was no appearance Of the earth ever
having been previously disturbed and it
consisted Of the various strata common in
this section of primitive formation.
Barre (Miss) Gas
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

DECISION IN THE CASE OF THE METH.
oDIsT Book CONCERN AT New YORK.
In the United States Circuit Court at New
York, on the 9th inst. before John w.
Nelson, Esq, the Commissioner to whom
was referred the Methodist Episcopal Church
case, for adjustment of accounts between
the Church North and South, was read, by
which it appears that the property, previous
to the division of the institution into sec.
tions, was upwards Of $532,O00. The pro-
fits from that period-lS45, to January,
lS50-have been over $225, ,000-varyinc
annually from $1,000 to S6S,00O The
aggregate value of the Book Concern, at
the commencement of the year, was over
S6)S,000, the increase since 1915 being
about $4,000.
1t appears also that the profits paid to the
Northern benefciaries since the division of
the Church have been $4,000. The
Southerners did not receive any during that
period, the Northeners contending that in
consequence Of their voluntary secession
they were not entitled to participate in the
profits.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

IyMENEAL AUcTIoN-I IIeredotus in.
forms us that among the ancient Assyrians
it was customary to bring together every
year all the girls who were marriagcble :;
when the public auctioneer put them up to
sale one after another. The most beautiful
and amiable were first set up. and were
bought as wives by wealthy bachelors at
high prices. The money that accrued from
the sales was divided among the girls whose
persons were less agreeable, or actually ug-
ly; and men in humble circumstances were
thus induced to take them to wife out of
consideration for their portions
The temper of the times has so changed
since then, and fortune bunting has become
so general Il practice, that we fear revival
of the old Assyrian custom would hardly
answer just now. We imagine that the
bidding would be altogether confined to the
ugly ones, or rather their dowries
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

A NEW BUsrNEss.--We observe the fol-
lowing advertisement, conspicuously insert
ed in the Springfield Republican:
"a HEALING MEDluM-Mrs j. John.
son the justly celebrated Healing Medium,
from Bangor, Ne, has returned from West
ern tour. and taken rooms at L. j. Dun
bars, Elm street, where she will continue
her stay one week longer, during which
time she will give her attention to the ex-
animation of the sick, giving the location
of the disease, symptoms, etc. Prescrip-
tiOns given for their relief restoration to
health. She is also spiritual medium.
and those wishing to investigate or commu-
nicate with those friends who have left the
form viii be grati6ed with an interview"
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

The editor of the Rochester On. W
American, who, by the way, never loses an
opportunity to tell good story, says that
the day after the loss of the Atlantic, on
Lake Erie, an individual at Detroit, whose
wife was on board, and supposed to be
drowned, exhibited very extraordinary man
lfestations of grief, somewhat to the surprise
OF his neighbors, who never suspected him
OF being a fond husband. While he was
tins boisterously bewailing his loss, boy
arrived in haste from the telegraph Office
wag stopped the lad.
Isn't Mr. in here?" said the latter.
Yes
Il have dispatch for him; his wife is
saved''
"Ah, WE'LL" said the wag, don't tell
MN; the poor fellow feels bad enough al
ready
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03
CHoLERA AND ITS CAusE-We have re.

CHOLERA AND ITS CAUsE-We have re-
ceived from the author, j. X Chaubert,
VI. d., Of New York, "a copy of pamphlet,
in which he treats of the cholera, its causes,
and method of cure, According to DIR. c..
cholera is caused by inhaling small green
insect, discernible only with the microscope,
and existing only where cholera exists
He found the insect by barring his arm and,
where cholera exists, millions Of this min
ute insect will be found upon the arm by
using microscope. These insects, he
thinks, are produced by malarous exhala-
tions, and carried from place to place by
the wind. They produce inflammation in the
stomach by fixing upon the mucous mem
brane and the inflammation is transmitted to
the liver, through the duct leading from the
stomach to the ga!l-bladder; and by general
irritation Of the nerves produce the symp-
toms Of cholera This is his theory; his
cure he keeps to himself, till the govern
ments Of the various countries compensate
him for his discovery. lie is said to have
been very successful in the cure of cholera,
and 50 have others, by The means which he
condemns as malpractice, which he says has
killed more than cholera,
Philadelphid Ledger.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

A traveller who has been over the ground
says that people who cross the Isthmus carry
along too great variety, viz: bed blankets
pork, stew-pans, and valises In his opin.
ion, all man wants for the whole voyage is
bottle of brandy and a revolver-one to
kill time and the other "greasers."
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

Pl..ina was first discovered in the gold
mines of Choco; the Spaniards called it
juan blanca (white gold.) and platino del
Pinto Qittle silver of Pinto.) 1t is first
mentioned by Scaliger in 1901, but did not
become known in Europe till after ulloa's
voyage.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03
A Thought.
BY ]. NJ. WETMORE.

BY ]. NJ. WETMORE.
AS we look back through life,
In our moments of sadness,
How few and how brief
Are its gleamings of gladness!
Yet we find midst the gloom
That our pathway o'ershaded,
A few spots of sunshine
Still lingering unfaded.
And memory still boards,
As her richest of treasures,
Some few blissful moments,
Some soul-thrilling pleasures;
An hour of such rapture
Is a life ere it closes,
IT'S one drop of fragrance
From thousands of roses!
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

SYMPATHETIC PnL.-This is the name of
anew pill just got up by Dr. Francis for the
purpose of getting up an attachment between
.ne sexes. 1t is composed Of sighs and
moonlight, and is taken through flute.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

LARGE IMMIcEArIoN.-During the month
of September there arrived in the port of
New York 36,777 alien passengers. Since
the first of the year the number of emigrants
arrived at New York amounts to pa, l43.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

lis strange muttered young man, as
ne ne staggered home from a supper party,
now evil communications corrupt good man
ners. I've been surrounded by tumblers all
'ne evening and now I'm tumber myself"
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

WORTH KNowING.-A case of Sciatic
Neuralgia of twelve years standing has late
ly been cured by cauterizing the ear with
steel instrument brought to white heat.
Washington telegraph., 1852-11-03

Surely some people must know them
selves; they never think about anything
else.
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chargA when brought hfre the Justice. h begged
feA hours time TO .nahe hin, Ia procure bah the jus
te thteupon alIosca him until two oeoch ia the
afternoon hch hour he was 10 he in coar, WI bail
However at the appointed tune Mr.. Nasstah failed 70
appear Tut sent he mag, informing n'n
ma iva 80, convenient 10 ateod ma af"n"ln o"s
or tho following day nc would b. most happy tn wait up
Lin HI rhode of proceeding d,d not meet tue appr-
baton IL the Justice Who waited until about three
O'Clock and ending that Mr. Wagstan did not make his
alp.aiauc. the uioer wa sDatehed after h,la
and Air. Waesisn soon iouod himself aaaln before the
eourt and hal required IN the 81 $500 ia default Of
which BE- wss committed 20 tire Tom5s
Ishuag Lo6bag Al haf past twriye o'clock WcGncs
Day mGrniDg assault made by gang * jesprri
Goes Nho inf.st the Eieettsnh ward npon Mr.. Ezekie
k,t oun If OHIO and dessTs. Jos,ph DcJ shrr Ronert 4
twnf ana Isasc Callyhen 81 Penn. Ill Of whom are
dtoyers. The a.seu took place the Fourth ageoue
twenty fourth ,tte'L 'ha bad lev uao.
alghted from railroad and quiet
" pnr ung her WY 30 their MONIES, "ntn me gans
wh!ch consisted Of about dozen tn m
and gftcr beating them shamclly robhed ~ ke'chum
OF liz Pockeiboos which contained I'D Tbpr calls y
assistance brought ,fcrrs Peck Palmer Pitcher snt
Rolf to the scene Of action who arrested James s,ey
ilias Thomas Williams rhnmas Regliu Alexander hen-
maven. Lawrence Ward John Malone John Young aud
James re,m who III committed BY Justice STUART
for txennul.oa
I,u,ai a. sauR upon a Fik A named Michael
Vrdon Wednesday arrested by Capt Crow. OF The
Nineteenth ward police charged with brntay beating
his wife. IL that the tao irrelial white drunk
Wien Michael seized and striking III wife the
hrad with II knncbed her seneeless. physician was
called in who successful in restoring her TO con-
SEQUENCES size IL however - be dangerous.
" injured The accused locked up to await the
suit o. the injuries lriticttd
Joiei Tibet .fYTeSedtiicer HSer o. the six h ward,
on w. dDesday arrested young calling An eli Joan
NcCue Sho il alleged have been detected in MT
florence i,oel Of aker street and lroadway
VIII it he broke open and ransachei six trunks
fr Of wish lac stole 20 from another s.. and
rors articles from the others Tie accused taken
before justice Hogart aud locked no for examination
.lrTeSis9 for fosing Coeqt}ei Money ~ ni3n uaped
Tbos arr arrested wednesday, charged with having
the 25tl alt passed counterfeit $40 blu he 1er-
chants Bank Of Providence L. 10 Moses solomon, OF
No. us Myrtle Brooklyn. III payment for
,ffh taxi tIfNt np Ia
bal in $500 to answer the charge.
Cavfce GRIND Larceny o6,er Bel, of the hefs office
Wedne day arrested woman named ,l1ne Elliott,
charged with stealing S100 the property OF GhZt Boyd
The accused was held for examination
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Court Cng.alsr-Yuas doy.

UNITED StA UIsiRcT CouRr.--Nos. ~ a., AZ, So,
20 IS 10 60
SUPREME CorRr.--special Term--Nos r. rs. rs, 81,
Is 50. o. . 8. II, u u, 49, A. 40 7. Cire nit
Nos 3I3 $50 3Si 800 397 $50 TO 402, i06 40S 3l4 s.
2a5 500
SUPERIOR Couar--No. 585. 75G 497 6-s Gal. psi,
100 ms s3I, 65D eco 79 SOY $40, SI2. S4 to s2i
Connos plrAlart mos. 1900 70 14l7 142l to
1t7la, tall old pnmbers) Part 2-792. 500 8l4 826,
SIS e32 to si2 s4S to S5l, SOL, (al numbers).
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7N K ARTS.
DIGGARs RI

DIGGARs REPOSITORY OF FINE ARTS. No. GO
- Canal street near opposite Mercer street few doors
Won can hy rave Enrrayin 20 ~ t d rrenob oS
IN ish Stationery Mrs Va Sielipus Paper Flower VA.
trit snail Theatre III Scores and Characters for chdr0n
0n hand ~ coo Portraits 80 600 Scraps views ard rrnts
for iramiue at lover prices thaa ever before oGxad
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that he has removed to 52 Broadway, whore no will
send as beretof TO all diseases OF the Rye and Ear
from to o'clock daily DIR Powells "Trcstise the
Eye can be procured Mt his Office Also Artificial Eyes.
int I'M orted which will and look like the natural
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-
IN aud witness the uuceasipg rush OF eustom 10 the retail
b. s Gs Se ri sn a,s
tnr 70 forty per cent SsG% the prices safnea Y
Even like eeonomiee; and cesry
undr.ood that the nrliuited wholesale business Of tho
reaillis clio hing wholesae prices Union
ing Se custom from all quaterUnon Hall,
ntr OF Fulton street and Nassau.
The Summer Clothing now offered at the
fmrre Clothing Warehouse 10 ana ~ Fulton street.
et Of and low prices Look in and
SMITH, pRuMGoLD PRocH
Summer Clothing cheap.-s,ooo LINEN, AL
Drab dc Etc Seer sucker ueens Cloth Lutre Coats
sacks Frock and Bou,evards fishing riding
ePs Pas from q TO e coo ao nes H
cents to So. IEvIE s REGAIN, 1856 Nassau street.
Extra Fine DunstalIe and Single Straw
hats Of the very finest texture Mr. YOUNG % Bowery
named Hats that has been offered this season They
fine as that usually exhibited in the fair of the
many rr. is also selling lis Lace Hats 1T re,
ducsd rates Ladies, call and see for yourselves.
Panama and Straw Hats -Banta, log Ca
nal street has large stock of Gentemens and Boys Pa
p'iees The largest iok Of SUMMIT Hats.
and the to be found store in this city Cali
On BA MIA, 100 Canal street, you get Hats at
almost your own price.
Have you procured your Summer HAITI
ne srems light and
tul Drsb Beaver Hats sold BY the Peoples Hatters
row, opposite the Astor House.
Antidotes to hot weather--Knox's Sum-
Arti Celebrities. Ksox's Summer Hats.
Comforters for July and August. :. :
synonyms for Goodness,
s. s popular Hat
posite the Herald Once.
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The Summer Demand at cenln,s bazaar

repaid for the pains he has taken to the
most recherche styles Of Chrens Costume from Paris
amount Of this which
ly dared to tpate. The establishment of his Bazaar
tn have opened Juvenile Dress There
single store In the world where such fashionable var
all the articles OF Juvenile Wardrobe
The Ladies Hat and Shoe dpar also In
Of all rivalry fere and the perma
established with the modistes in the
English CAPITALS warrants him in saying that
be brought branch in the busi-
of the Bayaar either in England without
its duplicate slmos the
GENIN'S BAZAAR, No. blS Broadway,
St. Nicholas Hotel
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raay cNrcn scr9u Gus patonts invited call at
G2 IUt"n street A. try Railways Renoynnr ResUleent
~ i certain crre tt salt rheum fever sores Ulcers
lie, Ec1es, carries Of the bones. rricc 81. - ' ~
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Change Of Hour.-sunday excursion to
Newburg and intermediate Plscesrhe steamer THoS. e.
UULSE will make her usual excursion Sunday leaving
pier foot OF Jay street at instead Of A. NJ here
tofore. See advertiser ent for Ian dings.