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Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

DOMESTIC LIFE IN THE MIDDLE AGES.
-Rude were the manners when man and
wife ate off the sa me trenchers; q few
wooden handled knives, with blades of
rigged iron, were luxury for the great;
candles unknown. A servant-girl held
a torch al supper, or at most two mugs
OF coarse brown earthenware. formed all
The drinking apparatus in a house. Rich
gentlemen wore clothes of unlined leath-
er. Ordinary persons scarcely ever
touched flesh meat. Noble persons
drank little or no wine in summers
little coin seemed wealth. Women had
trivial marriage portions-even ladies
dressed extremely plain. The chief part
of fami Us expense was what the
males spent in arms aud horses, noHs
of which. however. were either very
good or snowy; and grandees had to,ay
oat money on their lofty towers.--His-
tory Of the Order Of 81. John Of Jeru-
salem.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

"WHosE WIFE SHALL She Be s"--One
year ago B. NJ. Irwin. Of Cincinnati.
left home for California. During his
absence his wife applied Tor and obtain.
ed divorce. Tac day after it was
granted the husband returned. aud iter-
wards succeeded in getting the decree Of
divorce Set aside. The wife, however,
had married second husband by the
name of Weaver. in the meantime,--
The question now comes up. who is
Mrs. Irwin Is she Mrs. Irwin or Mrs.
Weaver? And having been lawfully
married to both husbands, is she guilty
Of bigamy?
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

An edit, somewhere in the west, has become so
hollow from depending the printing business alone
for bread, that he proposes to sell himself to some
gentleman, to be used as sssve-pips.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

The following is an epi,aph from
g Cunwallow churchyard, Cornwall, Eng.
land, which may be read either hack.
ward or forward
Shall We all die!
We shall die all.
All die shall we
Die all we shall.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

RAILROAD CONNECTION WITH THE VALLEY
We understand that Mr. ELLET, the chief engineer
of the Central road, has been making surveys of
Rockfsh Gap with q view to the construction of a
temporary track across the mountain, to be used
until the tunnel 10 completed. He finds that such
road may be made at little expense, with an eeva.
ton of not more than 200 feet to the mile SINH.
lar road over a mountain on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, which was used successfully for
some time, had grade of 600 feet to the mile
Mr. E. hopes to complete this temporary track In
six months, when the dreaded mountain portage
will be avoided na-t- a.tr. ,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

SINGULAR AND FATAL OCCURRENcE.-Mr.
VIM. Garrett, of Sumter, Ala, some days
since was about whipping his horse, and fas.
tened the head stall, which held him, around
his thumb. The horse jerked Mr.. G. to the
ground and ran, dragging him until his thumb
was forced from the hand. He was so seri
ously injured that he died in short time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

New ORLEANS.-The table of interments
in New Orleans for the week ending the 18th
June, mentions seven deaths from yellow fever.
There were 147 internents for the week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

GAS FROM WooD.-The city of Whining.
ton, N. c., is lighted by gas made entirely
from wood. The gas is said to be of the very
best quality. One cord of wood is found to
produce ninety eight thousand cubic feet OF
gas, VI hile, according to chemical authorities,
q ton of the best bituminous coal will only
produce 10000 feet. The density of the ga s
from wood when compared with that made
from coal is found as 7 TO 3, so that great ad.
vantage accrues to the consumer. The gas is
made directly from the wood without prepara-
ton, and being destitute of any offensive smell,
can be passed directly from the condenser to
the gas-holder. The charcoal produced will
pay for the wood used, and besides, when we
consider the cheapness of wood as compared
with coal, it is evident that the price must be
greatly reduced. Any country village can
supply itself with gas at a much cheaper rate
than any company in the United States can
afford it in our cities, when coal is the materi.
al used.
We hope that our city gas company will
look into this subject, and see whether some
reduction cannot be made in the outlay now
necessary to supply our citizens with light.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

A copper mania is raging in Georgia.
Extensive discoveries of copper mines had
been made in Murray and Whitefeld counties.
The infection had taken such hold that many
farmers had abandoned their farms and gone
to looking for mines.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

The FRENCH EMPIRE.-The London Times
Paris correspondent in a letter of the 14th
states that several new plots for overthrowing
the Empire had been discovered.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01
THE DAILY DISPATCH
Jas. a. CoWARDIN, Proprietor.
HUGH r. PLEASANTS, Editor.
SsESS IL N -

New York. virginia and North Curolipa
STEAMSHIP EXPRESS,
prR UNITED STATES MAIL srE.mEns.
ROANOKE az JAMESTOWN.
y, aud fross Nce York. Richmond, PetersburS.
&c. DC. &c.
TTAyING Effected arrangements with the u s..
I'll mail line of steamers from New York to Nor.
feN ana Richmond for special Express pri.
xfleses on that route, we are now prepared TO
race,ye and forward, 10 and from New York, mer.
rhsndisa and packages of every description with
Sjsnstch and at greatly reduced rates.
f,ur Express viii leave New York every Wed.
uesiay and Saturday per splendid steamers Roa-
uoke and Jamestown alternately. Goods will
he received at our New York office, SO Broadway.
uutI half past o'clock, p. M on the day of sail
Ing
Merchants and others ordering goods from New
York, are requested to order by ADAMS g. CO.'S
STEAMSHIP EXPRESS"
Oar inlsnd Express will run as heretofore, leav.
Ing New York and Richmond daily, in charge OF
special messengers All goods not marked to go
via the inland route, will be forwarded by the
Steamer Express. ADAMS d "
]. l. McDONOUGH. Agent, Richmond.
N0TFCE.-Express packages for Norfolk, Pc
tersburs aud Richmond, intended for shipment per
steamers Roanoke or Jamestown, will hereafter be
received by ADAMS CO SO Broadway, who are
the only authorised agents for Express privileges by
those steamships
LUDLAM & PLEASANTS,
je Cts 81 Broadway, New York
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

/. TEXAS GOLD MINES An arrival at New Or
leans brings Galveston dates to the l7th inst The
most interesting items relate TO the news from the
gold mining region, which throw a decided
damper upon prospecting" in Texas. suca a
thing as picking up gold is not realized by the
hunters. Gold Is found but under such circum-
stances and in such quantities that 1t don't pay. A
dime day in gold, and % day expenses, is the
way the diggers make out 1t is possible that re
gular mining, with machinery, might be repaid
but not enough is known to settle even this point.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01
THE DAILY DISPATCH.
Richmond. Jnly 1, 1853.

WILL CAsE.-An important will case il
pending in Raleigh, lin Wake county Superior
Courtl David Outlaw, an old Bachelor, died
at the house Of DR.. Joseph B. Outlaw, in 1S49.
He was an uncle to DR.. Outlaw. After his
death, and Immediately after his funeral, his
papers were taken from tin box, produced by
the Doctor, and examined in presence of one
of the witnesses and the following will was
among them:
at is my wish and desire that my good
friend and relative, DR.. Joseph B. Outlaw,
'A'' I'll NY '''p'' DAVID Iuiis DssaJ'Pl,1"; ouPLaw.
Dec. 90, IS4s." .-.-
From the teDoT of the evidence il is sought
to establish that this w:l! is forgery, and tina
there is good ground for surposing that David
Outlaw was helped little in his exit out
of the world, by his treatment under the
hands of the Doctor. Many witnesses tes-
tilted that deceased had at various times,
although expressing kind feelings for the
Doctor, censured severely his exuavagance,
said he had spent two fortunes already, but
that he should have none of his money to
throw away. Testimony was adduced rela
tive to the manner deceased was affected when
in his last illness, from which it appeared that
there was great deal of vomiting and pain in
the stomach. Experts were examined rela.
tive to the wiring OF the will. Mr.. Dewey,
Cashier Of the State Bank; considered the
hand feigned and many letters traced and mark
ed over. On the other hand, a teacher of writ
ing, pronounced it easy and natural. Many
Witnesses testified to warm expressions by de-
ceased of his attachment for the Doctor and
his wife. The case is interesting, and involves
much property. The family is highly respect.
able
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

DREDGING MACHINE.-The Mobile Herald
and Tribune notices new dredging machine
invented by young citizen Of that place,
which it represents az possessing many ad
vantages. c. H. Fonde is the inventor, and it
has been approved by scientific men. The ad-
vantages, says the Herald, are compac tness,
simplicity and power.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

T. WEATHER AND CRoPs IN NORTH CAROLINA.
According TO the Raleigh Register, the
drought prevails severely in North Carolina.-
The growing crops have suffered. and are suffer.
ing Uauch. One consolation they have there,
however, is that very fine wheat crop has
been gathered. ~ .s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

David Alston of Staten Island, N. Y, a
deranged man, committed suicide by hanging
himself Saturday. ....
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

E The boiler of the steam saw mill be.
longing to Mr.. John Harkins of Shelby Co.,
Ala, exploded on the 10Th inst, killing 10,
stantly Dempsey Bussey and an Irish boy who
were loading at the mill, and wounding seve>
raj others
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

1A correspondent of the Journal of Com
merce describing his voyage down the James
River from Lynchburg, mentions the large
fields of wheat he saw and the operations OF
the harvest which were in full blast. He de-
clares that he was surprised at the ''cheetul
song of the black rea2ers, though the master
and overseer were among them on horseback"
Well, what else did he expect? Did he expec,
the "black reapers" to be dumb and dismal be.
cause the master was present? If he did oil
course he was mistaken. How little do these
northerners know of slavery! We have never
yet heard the song of the "black reapers" less
cheerful or free because the master happened
to enter the field. On the other hand we have
often heard the song made the more merry be.
cause of the arrival of that individual.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

AUGUSTA CoUNTY.-The county court of
Augusta on Monday made an order for taking
the sense of the people of the county on the
question of subscribing $4,000 10 the Central
Railroad. The 18th September was the day
fixed on for the vote.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01
-
'ORTANT AND CHEtkING NJ
PARISEN 81 KINGS


MSKIP EXP r E IS,
Per ROANOKE AND JAMESTOWN.
REDUCED RATES AND INCREASED EXPEDl'
TION, &c. &C.
TNBE proprietors having made new arrangements
n for the still better dispatch Of their Express by
the steamships Roanoke and jamestown from
New York, they wish TO keep it before the public,
that PARiSEN d KINGS POPULAR SOUTHERN
EXPRESS is always on hand tor the accommods'
tion of their friends at the lowest rates and unpa-
rsleled 6ispatch- their Express leaving New York,
Is generally delivered at almost every point OF Vir-
ginia IN As hours and throughout North Carolina in
SO hours and at forty per cent below the old HU M
BUG MONOPOLY.
PARISEN & KINGS facte for the expeditions
transportation of Freight and Packages cannot be
beat by any express company in existence, and they
defy shy competition, therefore, in the shape OF
humbug, imposition and monopoly.
Es Be sure TO order your goods by Parisen
d. Kings Express, Noz Barclay street, New
York.
E Rest assured. that all they promise, they
will faithfully fulfill
PARlSEN o. KING, No Barclay st N. Y,
and Bollingbrook street, Petersburg, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

"Every one that can learn how to write, can
learn how to draw,"-says the advertisement
OF teacher of drawing. If the converse OF
this proposition be true, why may no. a
horse-or an ass-write very well?
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

NATIONAL andants Sundewall
and Schumacher, and several other officers OF the
Prussian ships of war, were entertained on Mon
day in handse style by the corporate authorities
of Norfolk-Mayor Woods doing the honors in q
very becoming manner. Do" t~e'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

~Col. A. C. Cleayeiand was murdered a.
Poindexler, Georgia, on Wednesday OF lass
week, BY man named Jacob Martin. Afew
words had passed between them, when Martin
stabbed him, 90 badly that be died IN bali an
hour. Marin made his escape.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01
To R R DuvAE & BRo. Druggists. je20
GREAT BARGAINS CA

R GREAT BARGAINS CAN RK
~ OBTAINED EITHER AT WHOLESALE
M. OR RETAIL, IN WATCHES, JEWEL
- Dry AND FANCY GOODS, AT ELIAS
HALE'S, No. .l06 MAIN STREET-On hand and
receiving almost daily, by Steamer and Express, q
large assortment of God and Silver Watches from
the mos. celebrated manufacturers, of every varie
ty and kind, warranted to perform weii Gold
Fob, Breast and Guard Chains; Gold Ear and Fin.
ger Rings great variety new styles and patterns;
Bracelets Breast Pins, Pens and Pencils, Thimbles,
Keys &c Also, a large assortment of low priced
Jewery, suitable for the country trade The a.
sortment of Gold and Plated Jewelry i more ex-
tensive than at any store in the country compfis-
Ing stock from upwards of thirty different man
tecturers and tor sale OF their prices Silver Ware,
a large assortment Aiso Plated Ware, consisting
of Tea Sets, Mustard Pots, Salt Cups, Spoons,
Forks Ladles, Sugar Tongs. 20. Also, alarge as
sortment of Hair, Clsth Tooth and Nail Brushes;
Fancy Boxes, Soaps, Oils, Cologne, Knives, Scis-
sors, Razors, Combs, Buttons, Pins, Needles and
Thread with an extensive assortment Of snnolf
wares in the line too numerous TO mention, for sale
in quantities to suit purchasers, a. low - can 20
bought In any of the northern cities, or from tho
manufacturers, direct. ELIAS HALE,
Importer and Manufacturers Aren't,
mvoA-t. 106 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

A young man named Tianin, was accident
ally shot Friday last. on the Chapel Hin
Road, no, far from Raleigh, with his own gun,
whil. out hunting. He received tho load near
the hin. and died in few minutes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

rJNO MACHINISTS.-Steel Squares. assorted
l. Sizes for fnishers' use; Spring Callipers and
Dividess, In and Out Cslipers, Emery Cloth, Eng
lish Emery all sizes, machinsts Files In great va
riety Patent Screw Wrsnches, 6 inches 70 u inch
es. A full supply always on hand and for sale by
. t-'' C SINTON q co,
li7'4-- r. h23~-< Sign of the Circular Saw,
ltjeQ7 81 .aE No IL Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

"John, what is a gentleman" "Stub,toe
boots, short.tailcoat, and high shirt collar. .
"What is the chief end of gentleman"
His coat tail.n "What is the work Of q
geDtlemani" ITO borrow money, to eat large
dinners, to go to the opera, and TO petition for
an office." "What is gentleman first duty
towards himself?" aTo buy pair OF plaid
pantaioons aud to raise huge pair Of whis.
kers.n
That wasn't bad idea of Sam Slick's,
when suffering from intense heat be said he
ielta desire 10 take Of his aesh and sit in his
bones awhile, to cool himself.
10 fashionable novel, the author says,
Lady Emma trembled, grew pale, and imme-
diateiy fainted.n The printer putting p IN
stead OF f rendered il, Arhe lady grew pie
and Immediately Paisted.
The correspondent Of the Journal Of Com
merce saws that proposition will be made 10
purchase that portion Of Oregon which in
1874 was declared to be unqucstionably ours,
but was subsequently yielded to Great Bri-
tain. N T@ s.
The Revenge Gutter Frolic 10 recalled hom
serviue On tbs coast Of California, where het
pres nee has been iavaluabls 70 the intsresp !
OF cemmsrce.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

NTRW FT0UR.-A few half barrels Of new
IN family Flour, ground of whise What sxpeesssu
= AAes. FRY.
90 o5 Casy ssreot.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

ALL SMALL BOYS.-H. P. TAYLOR, 9Th
II street, between Grace and Franklin-My
School being exclusively for beginners, give spe
cial attention to Reading, Correct Enunciation,
Grammar and Spelling; also to Geography, Map
my boys composition and writing, may be always
seen at the Dispatch Office. My Rule n peremp
torv but az gentle n possible - Cs1ak 5Qs ioc 9
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

mEITA SPRINGS.-The above Springs
"A viii be opened on the 10th inst, for the reeep-
ton of yisltors The proprietor has made ar
rsngenents with the Richmond snd Danylls .ls x
Co, to convey visitors from hicnmona to inc
Board per day, u so; per weel, g; per month
ess 80 -. - &c WILSON,
je l0-dlms - .a-a -. .--rlop-10 VI
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

The MoRnoNs AND THEIR REPORTED New
REPUBLIC.-There has been going the rounds
Of the papers statement that the Mormons
had purchased the island Of Charles, one Of
the Galapagos groupe, nri were about 10 ca.
tablish new Republic there on small
scale; for it is only Is by l2 miles in dimen.
sions. An advertisement appears, however.
10 the Washington Union, signed by the con.
sui general for Ecuador, offering the island for
rent for Eve years. The properly belongs to
General Villamil, charge d'affaires Of the Re.
public Of Ecuador. The statement that il had
been sold to the Mormons is contradicted.
n There was a Masonic celebration in
Staunton on Friday last, on the occasion Of
dedicating the new Hall, provided for the
Stauntoa Lodge. Our cotemporary of the
Spectator complains of broad sword which
famed at the door and kept him out; but he
had the pleasure Of learning from the ladies
(who with the Masons filed the Hail. what
was done inside. A man might well submit
to such an exclusion compensated for it by
especial communications from such CORES.
pondents! An address was delivered by l.. L.
Stevenson-a collection taken up and the
general ceremonies were imposing.
SPUNK OF FEMALE AND BRUTALITY OF
DRUNKEN MEN.-One DIR. J. A. Kelley, on
the 2oth inst, was drinking at a groggery in
Millroad, Knox county, Ohio, when his mai
den sister, Elizabeth, went to the door and
called him. She was ordered to 60 away and
mind her own business. She threw a stone
or two among the decanters and left; but the
keeper of the groggery chased her and fred a
revolver at her, wounding her severely in the
leg, and also wounding little boy who sat
at a door near by. He was held to bail in
the sum of $4,000. @
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

je23 Richmond, Va, IN the Dock.
MNs-sEI...sh RE GULAR LINE OLE
BOATS FOR LYNCHBURG.-
Leaving Wednesday, . and Saturdays Tho
Canal boats CLINTON, Capt Donald, and UNION,
Captain Plunkett leave on Wednesdays. DES-
PATCH, Capt Cook, and BELLE, Capt johnson,
leave Saturdays. The above boats leaves re-
gularly as they are advertised. Freight received
for this line, at all times except Saturdays altar
O'Clock. ALFRED g. LEE.
sp lS-ts North Side of Basin.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

- CALIFORNiA LINE FOR SAN
49, FRANCISCO DIRECT FROM PHILA-
DELFHIA. The / magnificent clipper ship
Trade Wind, Nathaniel Webber commander,
1900 toms register, now loading at Queen Street
Wharf having two thirds of her cargo actually
engaged and going on board, will have immediate
dispatch.
Early enpa gements are necessary to be made for
Freight which will be taken at reasonable rates for
this splendid Clipper. Apply at once
ROBERT RANKIN.
Ia 10 On the Dnck Richmond Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

ANOTHER RAILROAD To THE LAKEs.-The
New Workers aie stretching their iron arms in
every direction. 1t is intended that the new
road, for which surveys have already been
made from the Hudson river to the Lakes,
shall run about equidistant between the Erie
and the Central lines, and be called the New
York and Western Railroad Company. |,
will have double track, wide guage line from
Hoboken, opposite New York city, to Canaan
daigua, there to unite with the Canandaigua
and Niagara Falls Company, and ultimately
il is expected to consolidate with Them. The
road will embrace about two hundred and thir.
~ five miles within the State of New York
and thirty miles in New Jersey, for which Z
special charter has been secured.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

Read the following Certificate s-This 10
to certify that my daughter has been suffering with
a sore eye for one year, perfectly closed at times
SO thsti could not be seen at all. tried physi-
clans in the cities of Cumberland, Baltimore and
Richmond, and none of them afforded her any 70.
lief whatever. Isaw the "Aqua Opthama" adver-
tsed in the papers, and was induced to try vial
nay daughters eye, and one vial has completely
stored her sight and her eye Is well az 1t
was would advise all who suffer with any afec-
tion of the Eyes to try the "Aqua Opthamia"
Signed, JRO. MCDOWELL,
52 tlt7 ait Richmond, Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

WOOD FOR sALE.lThs subscriber having
found i convenient 10 take yard for that purpose
His yard Is on Broad street. opposite Brooke
Avenue. Orders for Wood may be lett at thr
stores Of g. G. Herring, Esq hessrs Reeve Biair
Jas Shelton ESQ. or at the yard, which win rneet
with prompt attention. l1.J s'. A.1' -
he has on hand about 700 cord superior seasoned
Ost Wood, which he wiz sea at the market price
h la-u - e. 80 JOHN r. REEVE.
CTONE CUTTING.-JOHNW w DAVIES 4
- Co. practical Stone Cutters & Masons, south
Side of t6e Dock near Mayos 8ridge We return
thanks for the liberal patronage We have received
- r,erit the econfdsnce of the public. de i6--Gm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-01

MEAL.-Having gotten my mills, . SpnsTs p Ts,n,.i n,
Meal, either Bolted or Unboted, OF the bcst qusny
made of best white sorn, on the most fsvoraple
terms. Apply to Jeter Leffwichs afew doo.s Ds
low the Columbian Hotel, or 20 me q ,cD tne rnyo
House. JOHN 4. JEIE6.
ap 5-dts