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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-31

Memo Observation-Disclosures, slave to Gillian
s. Matthews, was brought up before the Mayor, on
yesterday, charged with stealing small quantity Of
tobacco from his owners Jackson acknowledged
the theft and in consideration of his frankness the
Mayor commuted his punishment from thirty nine
lashes to twenty.
Henry slave to 7. J. Dean, was arrested with a
general pass His employer stated to the Mayor that
he had neglected to provide Henry with proper
pass, and he accordingly discharged on yester.
day.
Isaac Jackson was arrested by the watchmen, on
Thursday evening, for want of free papers he en-
deavored to make his escape from the watch, but
did not succeed in the attempt Promising to sur
nish his papers to-day, his was laid by the
Mayor
Albert slave to Walker & Harris neglected TO
obtain correct pass on Thursday evening" and On
yesterday was ordered by his Honor ten lashes
The case of VIM. Heath, continued from Thurs-
day, came up yesterday for examination. 1t viii be
remembered that he was found by the watch late on
Wednesday night wandering about the streets, and
stated that he had no place wherein to lodge the
factory in which he worked-Mr. Msyo's-was shut
up Yesterday his overseer stated to the Mayor
that Heath had run away froru the factory, during
his absence, and that he idiotc, and in the habit
of going off unknown to his employers. The Mayor
discharged Heath with an admonition.
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G. WANTED-On Shockoe Hill, at moder-
la ate rent, residence for. small family, with.
In a convenient walk of the Ca 2itol. One on
Broad street would be preferred. Apply at this
Office js3l-3t
DISTOLS, PISTOLS.-Just received from
the manufacturers, splendid assortment OF
and. six barrel Revolving Pistols. l have on hand
dueling, selfcocking and rifle Pistols, Bowie
Knives, Dirks, Genes, with and without Swords,
Liquor Fasks, Pocket Cups, Compasses, Spy
Glasses Pocket Books, Money Purses, Razors, &C.,
all Of which offer ON the most reasonable terms,
for cash. JAMES WALSH,
IN No & or
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they enanate ID considerSdf WHAT business
have they at the Cape Of Good Hope, slaugh-
tering the natives, and laying waste their coun-
try with ERE and sword What but conquest,
ever gave them any title to . foot of ground
therei And how can they have the impu.
dence to say anything to us about Mexicoi
Ii seems TO US, by what We can gather from
the English accounts, that they have been
pretty badly beaten by the kaffirs. They at
tempted to dislodge them from some strong POI
sitions after the affair of WaterkIoof, and met
with desperate resistance, in the course of
which, they lost several officers of merit
Afterwards, We are told, General Somerset
withdrew his forces to the camp at Blinkwa-
ter As language Of very much the same kind
was held in the dispatches of the English
commanding officer who succeeded Packen-
ham at New Orleans, we are led to the conclu-
sion, that now, as then, the English forces have
been logged to their hearts content.
A letter published in the West Chester, Pa,
Village Record states that the body of Joseph
c. Miller, whose connection with the alleged
hiouoppH6 SooC Al anu "boSC oth-
gular suicide will be remembered by our read
ers, has gain been exhumed and post mortem
examination made by Drs. d. w. Hutchinson
and E. v. Dickey, on Tuesday, the Doth inst,
who reported evidences of the presence Of
arsenic detected in the stomach. This is
sing ular fact, and shows how mems minds are
warped by prejudice. Mller's body was
brought to Baltimore and carefully examined
by physicians there, who declared that there
were no evidences Of death from poison or
violence. This new examination in West
Chester is said to have resulted in the detec-
ton of arsenic in the stomach. This is no
doubt the conclusion of strong Abolition pre-
JUDGE or the pretended opinion of Abolition
rascals, who desire to impart the belief, that
Miller, met foul play from slavery men. Mil
Ter betrayed no sign Of sickness in the cars,
late in the evening, on his way to West Ches-
ter-was missed at a water station, and was
found next morning, hung to his own handker-
chief near the road. 1.-The was played with foul
ly, persons who were engaged in the foul play
would never have awaited the operation of
arsenic upon his system: and as it is impossi-
BILE, from his not being i'll, that he could have
taken arsenic before leaving the cars, the con-
clusion that his death was produced by that
poison is utterly incredible.
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Successor to Thomas Tyrer, No.

Gun AND RIFLE MAKING, GUN.
VI SMITHERY, &c.-J. w. win make to order
and for sale all kind of Riaes, double and single
barrel Gums Rifles and Pistols restocked, altered
into percussion, and repairs, in all the varieties of
Gun-Smithery done in super style and on &C.
commoda'ing terms. ia 3f-2aw3w
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SOUTHERN Ls3'EkARY tsAZkTTk.
~ just received. the DslasE 81 laIs cheap ard u.
taresting Southern paslcstvn. with supplement,
for the week ending gsausry ~ 1854 prize 81 ets.
per copy, or 50 year, with semi moathly supple.
fnents. subscriptions received NJ
THoS. II GRESHAMs,
10 30 1854 Broad street,
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VALUABLE REAL. ESTATE on 6TH,

II AHN.tHHtH< IkFs<AI4 Is i n 4 4 OiN VI IIt
Y BETWEEN CARY AND CANA!. STREETS.
The subscriber Is authorized 10 sell the House and
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IN the occupancy OF Msssis. Thomas sG,er and
William IL. Suter. The lot fronts so feet, runs
back l3o feet, and has upon il sn eSe' Heat dwell
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- Dir. Il. G. FISHER tenders III.
S>-IA services TO the public in the various
branches of his profession.
Office IN the basement of his dwelling on Att
street, between Broad and Marshall streets. 2ue
door from the corner no a7--6in*
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MI X. CALH0UN,S NEW WORK ON
ks1 GOVERNMENT AND TILE c0NsTlTu-
TloN-NASH & wooDH0uSE viii csiy., in
a day or two, supply OF Hon. Jahn c. Gahoans
rev work on G1yarnment aud the G. nssitatlua -
Those wishing copies can sscase them By iesving
their orders with the subscribers. iA3l
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w Hffk BRAZIL sUGAR-fa0 tass, 50
W bols and 90 boxes Havana Sugar for sale by
jail DAVENPORT, ALLEN Il co.
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ther morose Mr.. Cruikshanks has straight
legs, and Mr.. Legg has short ones; Mr.. Car
yer is printer. and Mr. King a republi can
Mr. Robb is an honest man, and Mr. Steele
never stole anything in his life; Mr.. Poor
died one Of the richest men in town, and Mr..
Rich is as poor as an edit Mr. Coffin is a
Jolly sort Of a fellow. aAd 8Ir. Death weighs
800 pounds; Mr.. Gardner is merchant, and
Mr. Mount puFs like porpoise in getting up
stairs; Mr.. Wright is invariably wrong, and
1Ir Porter never drinks malt liquors Mr..
w alker and Mr.. Foote are ever riding, and
Mr.. Ryder is always on foot Mr.. Shute
never fred a gun, and Mr.. Gum never went
Off; Mr.. Winter is a warm-hearted man, and
Miss Blanch is as brown as a nutmeg; Mr..
Blaze and Mr.. Fury arc most amiable gentle
men, and Mr.. Gold and 1Ir. Silyers have no
more money than other people; Miss Grace
IS rs awkward and stiff as a pair Of old CON-
passes, and Mr. Stiff is all grace and elegance;
Mr. Batchelor has been married three times,
and Mr.. Waters is a rum IN Mr.. Banks
goes against monied institutions, and the CON-
plexion Of Miss Oliver is like that Of the
lily; Jim Green is a darkey, and Mr.. Black
is very green, and so on.
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The InapprOpriateness of Names

The peculiar absence Of all appositeness in
the nomenclature Of mankind, has never yet.
We imagine, been satisfactorily accounted for.
The degensracy Of men as well as the times,
in this present day and generation, may afford
something Of clue, however, to the present
deplorable want Of appropriateness in the
names borne by the human kind in the world
Of the present day. Our friend Of the Gin
cinnati Commercial, shows up this matter
quite happily, in asking why, when people
arc named, are not more appropriate names
bestowed upon them. For instance, within
the range Of our acquaintance, Mr. Taylor
is Mayor, and Mr.. Mayor is a Taylor Mr..
Pierce is a Scott man, and Mr.. Scott will vote
for Pierce; Mr.. Childs is childless and Mr..
Sloo sails tho swifest steamships on the At
lantic: Mr.. Hunter never shot rife in his
life. and always has his pen in hand, while
Mr. Penn spends half his time in the woods,
hunting; Mr.. Ship, Mr.. sloo and Mr.. Sea
men never saw an ocean vessel during their
natural existence Mr. Day writes half the
NIGHT. and Mr.. Knight works all day Dir.
Mason il a Miller. and Mr.. Miller mason /;
Mr.. Brown is very white, while Mr.. White
il very brown; Mr.. Gamble never bets and
Mr. Belts never CANDLES Mr.. Fisher IS q
merchant, and Mr.. Merchant goes often fish
inc Mr.. Shoemaker is a hour-dealer, and
AIt. Farmer box-manufaoturcr Mr. Gross I
man is very agreeable, and Mr.. Pleasant "a
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Number 6.
Ensign spooner to Ger. soOtt.
LErrEn 40. p

MILE NORTHEAST or AMOS KEg,
Hillsbro' CO., State Of New Hampshire.
July the 10th, 1852.
Dear GiAerai.-Tbe dimmycrats was a
maxim sich a display about here, and brag-
gin 50 stoutly. that wo was kind O. forced into
hayin our meoiin afore We got any letter from
your aiddyeamp; and 50 we got together on
the aighih, without once ihinkin that it was
Friday, until our bad luck called to mind that
We had, aswc military men say, broke ground
in Amos Keg on the most unluclsy day in tho
week.-Wal, to make long story short, We
was a gettin on purity well FOR young Silas
Simson had just got threw with a very ardent
and speriied orashun respectin your military
career, and tharc did not seem to be eny ono
to contradict what he scd in your favor when
all Of a sudden, up jumps old job Quimby.
near on 50 years old, who spoke somethin ar
ter this fashion:
Feller-citizens, Silas has told you all about
Chippewa, Lundy's Lane, Ccrro Gordo and
Chepultepee; but in al he has said, hc ha'Et
said one single word about GiReral Scott dis
plays Of craftsmanship, and that kind ofknoEl-
edge which We want al our Presidents to have.
Now, feller-citizens VIC are the power that
makes members Of Congress, senator's, and
Presidents, and VIC all know that VIC hadn't
ought to make a man congressman or
President that don't know nothin about tho
business which a congrissmau or President
will be called on 10 transact. There Steve
Pitts, our blacksmith, can shoe horse as
well as any man in all New Hampshire; but
if eny Of you, fellow-citizens, was to call on
him to ht you out pair Of shoes, we would,
as one NIr. Shakespeare says write him down
an ass, or horse at least; for there ant euy
reason on airth for supposin that because Steve
can shoe horse well he can also make a GOOD
pair Of boots. Now, we want every thing 20
be in the place whore they arc calculated 70 do
the most good on account Of their qualifyca-
tions; and when Silas, or anybody else, win
show that Gineral Scott has gin evidence that
he is qualified to DO the business Of q Presi-
dent, then twill be time to think about him
rather than Frank Pierce"
Old Quimby said somethin about Greshun
and Roman ginerals gettin the upper hand
Of the people, which / can't remember; but
when he s0t down it was plain as day that our
men was considerably staggered.
To conclude, gineral. think It would BE- a
good plan TO send on 70 me some oe your wri.
tins about civil and political matters, loavin
out the letter which consarns the natyves,
and that one finding fault with Poll;s admin
istration about supplies and 50 forth which
old Mr. Marcy answered.
Yourn to sarvc, ZEEK SPOONER,
Ensign Amos Keg Militia.
NorY BESr-Aunt Nabby ha'nt gin out
yet, and keeps circulating about harpin on the
picturs. 1 find can't ycntur 70 operate with
EN- until she is quiet.
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! - II = = p TT
STEPHEN b. WALC0T,
ORRIN C0WLES,
GEO. G. WASHBURN,
GEO. 4. SMITH,
WESLEY VINCENT,
CLARK ELDRED,
WIN. II. PLUMB,
o. II. RYDER,
n. p. JOHNSON,
N. II. MANTER,
i. CALkINS.n



A MODEL SrArEsuAN.-"O Oh, what q
statesman, exclaimed the Vicksburg Senti-
mel on reading SCOTS plan to make voters Of
the unnaturalized population. lie was in
favor Of repeating the present law for natu-
ralizing foreigners, and passing ono to enfran-
chiss all foreigners that may serve one year
in the navy or army Of the United States in
time Of war. Now. our country does not 60
to war or Keep at it 50 long as to make such
a law Of any benefit to the foreigners, what
ever. Besides it is unconstitutional How
many brave men were refused who applied
for active service in the late war with Mcxi-
co. All that could serve for one year would
be naturalizcd: those that could not be re-
eeived, could not enjoy such favor. Hence
the law could not be uniform, and therefore
would not be in accordance with tho provi-
sions Of the constitution. "Oh, what a
statesman"
Inc cenlnci OuSAt " poAl az "''N'
ridiculing the whig statesman, that " his prin'
ciples are convictions; and moreover, that
the illussrious ex-seeretary Ewing, Of Ohio,
who said in bis speech az Niagara that he had
known Scott for twenty years, bore the high
testimony 20 bis transcondant intellect aud
siatesman-like qualifications, that he, Mr, Ew-
inc, had never known him to err IN his
Judgment in either civil or military Affairs I
and, said Mr.. Ewing, going it still a little
stronger, "nE SHOULD DE ELECTED because
his PRINCIPLES ARE RIGHT i,"-Cin. Eng.
II Beware Of too sanguinc dependence
upon future expectation.
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THE DFrERENcE.--It is a fact, that Gen.
Scott was forced upon the Southern Delegates
at Baltimore as The Wing candidate for tho
Presidency BY the the Abolitionists and free
soilers, backed BY Seward and bis Higher
Law Party. No man can conirovert this fact.
Il is well known that the delegates from tho
Southern States almost unanimously voted
against Scott for fry two ballotines; and
Scott was only finally nominated BY the voto
Of two or three delegctcs from four or five
Southern States, each. crery orc of tgkich
States J0ydered on he free STATES, and con-
sequently we're not interested in the rights Of
the South touching the Institution Of slavery.
On the contray, after it was found impossible
in the Democratic Convention for Southern
men to get their favoritc. AIr. Buchanan,
they came forward and thrust upon the Con-
vention FRANKLN PIERCE, a man who has
stood always in the front rank Of the North
orn conservatives who has fought fanaticism
at home and in the Halls Of Congress for at
least ten or 6heon years. Such. Southern
men, is the difference between the manner in
which the two candidates for tho Presi-
dency were brought out Choose % which
to honor with your appreciation and sufFrages.
Fcacrai Union.
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MASGNAAMM7A



Sam Smith sat at home on New Years day
in deshabille. His beard was unshaven, his
hair uncombod, his boots were unblacked, and
and he was leaning back. in a picturesque
attitude, with his heels against the mantle
piece smoking a cigar. Sam thought to him.
self that as it was leap year. how glorious It
would be if the ladies would pop the question
in accordance with their ancient privileges.
As he sat watching the smoke which 50
gracefully curled, his fancy glowed with the
idea, how delightful it would be to have the
dear creatures fondling on him. and with their
tender glances endeavoring to do the agreea-
bic.
As he moditated, his heart softened, and he
began to feel a squeamish, womanish sensi-
bility difFuse over his feelings, and he thought
he would faint with propricty the first time
lady should squeeze his hand
Rap, rap, rap, sounded at the door, Sam
peeped through the Venetian blinds
Mercy" exclaimed he, "if there isn't
Miss Jones, and l all deshabille, and looking
like fright, good gracious. Imust go right
away and fix myself"
As he left the room Miss Jones entered,
and with a composed air intimated that she
would wait. Miss. Jones was firm believer
in woman's rights, and now that the season
was propitious, she determined to take advan
tage thereof, and do a little courting on her
own hook. It was ono Of woman's privileges,
which had been usurped BY the tyrant man,
and she determined to assert her rights in
spite Of the hollow formalities Of the false
system Of society.
Dearest, how beautiful you look" ac-
companying her words with a glance Of un-
disguised admiration.
Spare the bushes of a modest young
man. said Sam, applying the cambric to his
face to hide his confusion.
NAY. my love, why 50 coy? ?" said Susan
= turn not away those lovely eyes, dark as jet,
but sparkling as the diamond. Listen to the
VOWS Of fond affection. Here let US rest.
said she, drawing him to the sofa, "here,
with my arm around thee, will protest my
true affection"
leave, oh leave me, murmured Sam, think
Of my youth and inexperienee-spare my
heart"
Leave thee" said Susan, pressing him
closer to her, never, until the story Of rest
less nights of unquiet days Of aspirations.
fond emotions, and undying love is laid be-
fore thee. Know that for years Ihave nursed
for thee secret passion. Need l tell how
each manly beauty moved me how | wor-
SHIPPED like a sunhower in the lurid light Of
those scarlet tresses; how my fond heart was
ontrappcd in the meshes Of those magnificent
whiskers; how would yield to the govern
mont Of that imperial thy manner 50 modest
so delicate, enchanted me-joy to mc-for
thy joys was my Joy. Ny heart is forever
it-but first let me snatch one
kiss from those ruby lips"
The overwhelming feelings Of the delicate
youth were too strong and he tainted from
excess of ioy. Meanwhile the enamourod mai
den hung fondly over him, and
Slowly the eyes Of Samuel Smith opened
he gazed wildly about him-then meeting
the ardent gaze Of his lover, he blushed deep
", and from behind his handkerchief family
ialtered out, "ask my pa"
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3 HNAN%ANAA,
A Brief Outline Of the Life Of a
Patriot and Statesman.


FRANKLIN PIERCE, the son Of revolution
airy sire. who fought at Bunker Hill, and
throughout the war that tried mems souls
was born at Hillsborough, n H., November
%, 1904. Graduated with distinction at Bow
douin College, 1914, admitted to the Bar in
1927, taking high position in his profession,
and securing an extensive practice; in 1890,
elected to the Legislature. serving with dis
tinction, and such satisfaction to his constitu-
cnts, that he was reelected for three success
sive terms in 1882, elected speaker, BY the
unanimous vote Of the Democrats Of the
House Of Representatives Of New Hampshire.
In 1882, elected TO- Congress; in 1885, re-
elected to the House Of Representatives. 50
distinguishing himself BY his eloquence and
services, that he was in 1887, elected to the
u. S. Senate. lie served in that body, with
honor to himself and credit to his State, for
five years, and in 1912, resigned that high
Office and retired to private life, and the prac-
tice Of his profession. Ills services in the
Senate. however, were so highly appreciated
that on the resignation Of Levi Woodbury.,
in 1913, he was offered the nomination Of
Governor Of New Hampshire, which he de-
elined and was, in the same year, appointed
T. S. District Attorney, for New Hampshire.
In 1915, he was appointed again Z. S. SEN
ator, BY the Governor Of New Hampshire,
but declined the honor. In 1916, lie was ten
dercd the appointment Of II. S. Attorney
General BY President Polk, the honors and
omolumonts Of which high Office. he however,
refused reiterating his determination not to
leave the pursuits Of private life, except at
the call Of his country, in time Of War. In
1917, on the breaking out Of the war with
Mexico, he Immediately volunteered as CON-
mon soldier, and drilled in the ranks as such.
In tho same year, he was appointed Brigadier
General, by President Polk. In the same
year, he fought CALAMITY at the battles Of
Contreras, Cherubusco, Molino del Rey and
Garita dc Belen.-Lou Courier.
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MODEL STEr-MoTHER.-Fanny Fern con-
tributes to the Olive Branch, few telling sen
tencos under the title quoted above. The
model step-mother. she remarks, "gratifes
every childish desire, how injurious soover, or
unreasonable; and yet maintains the most
perfect government. Is perfectly willing her
step-children's relatives should feed them to
surfeiting, with pickles, preserves and sugar,
(meekly holding herself in readiness for
two months siege by a sick bed, rather than
venture a remonstrance.) Has no objection
to their being stopped on their way to school,
by seleappointed committee Of Paul Prys
in petiicoats, to pass an examination as to the
fitness Of their shoe-strings, pinafores and
satchels. Always lets the children take
papas two hands going to church, and walks
behind herself, if the neighbors think best
Is quite charmed to welcome a stage load Of
their relatives who come on a foraging expo
dition, to see chow the dear children are
treated" Looks as a sweet as June morn
ing, when she finds EN- in the kitchen, lifting
the covers Of pots and kettles, peeping into
tea caddies, and punching their Knuckles into
the bread, Ito see if it has riz." Goes thro
the catechism without finching) from the
price Of brown soap to the wages Of her cook.
to the straw mat in tho entry and the trimming
on her Sunday gown. Is perfectly willing 10
see them holding little private caucusses with
the juveniles, who arc keen enough to see
which way they are expected to answer
Shuts her own children up in a dark room, if
they make any objections to being used as a
pincushion, or to be scalpcd, Zone hair at a
time) BY the strange brood Afer wearing
herself 70 a skeleton trying to please every
body, has the satisfaction Of hearing herself
called "crucl, hard-hcartcd step-mother" /"
Conversation is the music Of the mind.