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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-03
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EFFECTS OF RAILRoADs.-0ne Of our exchange papers
remarks that il is currently stated that since operations
begun the Illinois Central Railroad, the sales Of
land have increased in the lowand district Of that State
by the snug OF six hundred thousand dollars
the sales in corresponding period Immediately preced-
ing. Most Of this land has been in market twenty
years and prior to the charter of this road would
have commanded fifty cents per like estimate Of
the increase in value Of Baltimore city property with
enumeration Of the many thousands Of citizens to
whom the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad gives employment,
and general prosperity which il has occasoncd would
to satisfy those who hesitate to the proprety OF
lending the endorsement Of the city continue
ton and rapid increase Of these adyanto ges.Bat Amer
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CuRIous CAsE.-The Cincinnati Sun relates curious
case which has recently before the Criminal Court OF
that city IL seems that about year since Mr. D. W irwn
that city for California During bis absence bis vile P
cured divorce from him, the ground Of gross neglect 81
duty on bis part which divorce granted on the Sn u
On the next day her husband returned and hndhg s
condition things succeeded in getting decree set aside
In the mean time however his wife had married anotar
named Weaver The question TO be, mas Mrs n
win committed bigany Or If she is the bona do ve GU
Weaver TO whom little daughter o belong, % nr
self or Mr.. Irgu2
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Journal of the Expedition Of Superintendent
BEALE and GwINN HARRis HEAP from Missouri 10 Cali
Jornia: Journal kept By G. H. HEAP.
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Fr.n ,.,s Po.jsa of Krssiche

from The Polish II Krssche.
THE ASS AND TUE LAMB
-Uaw hard 5 my tate
What sa..ups ava L.
,..;;ls sss ta ;aa sheep, my deplorable state
Gold nsA /. Il, fed,
>.ceg Il shed
AK..-r -ag sao#, wlad aud rain, come il over my
head
-s', 'hi; dsy 3.i pass
-av4:j without grass:
U-atsq-y That was created an ass
AS tor 1iastsr-he sat
IS iha FIRE, with ths cat,
Aaat7sv s,,h .ook as ; you do, c6nteI:ed and fat.
.E,ar nice coat Of wool,
= elastic au5 full,
N-k-,. much to Be e2vied-ay, more than the
bow can you pretend
SAID asr p0Jy beating friend,
..-e complaint l., ms silence 70 you rscom-
ms2d,
Ny s,gr,ws sra deep"
Continued the Sheep,
k.lls- eyes .o5zsd as il sna were ready to weep.
= e1p@ct-'tis is no fsble-
-. be dragged from the stable,
A. to u-o-ryS*, perhaps, cut up for the table
Now you-with docility,
Strength and civ.hty-
". .r sJa.e years longer, in all probability.
so no anvy,I beg,
For III bet yoQ egg,
" VII carry tn spinach to eat with my leg"
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FEo& THE RIO GRASDE.-The folio wing
I;9ms are taken from the American Flag of the
l2h inst:
11ls morning just as we are going TO press,
rumor IS current 10 the effect that the Mex
ican war steamer, Estado de MeracO, had al
iFtd al the mouth OF the river, with the ex-
pected force destined for the attack OF Mata-
Loros. We cannot vouch for the authenticity
0i the TamoT, though il seems that Gen. Ava
A0' attaches sufficient importance TO IL TO send
oGtquiie detachment Of Ivalry TO reconuoi
u. Some say. aIso that the advance guard
ol Col Cruz is close at hand.
Not chg report published in one OF the
papers that Ca-Vajal had crossed the river at
te head Of large body of Texan rangers,
tar Flag says:
CarvajaI, acc riding to latest advices, in
stead Of marching Gpon Monterey with tour
4Cndred Texas Rangers" was at or near the
lthe town Of Chin,, with some one hundred
followers, levying black mail upon the in
iaottants and contributions from every mer.
c@ont's pack mule or wagon. We can state,
i.'m positive knowledge, that there is NOT an
American engaged with any of The leaders in
i~e presenl revoution-nor is II the desire OF
sic .lezcGns themselves that there should be-
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Rev. Mr.. Mcfarland, of Virginia, has accepted
the call to become the pastor of the Church of Our
Saviour, IN Bedford street, Boston for six months
from toe middle OF February
AN OLD EDITOR -Phineas Allen Esq. tue senior
editor of the Pittsheld, (hass } Sun has bsen pub
Usher of the same paper tor 50 years He is welded
to types and shadows."
Ayoung man in Boston brought suit against tn
proprietor of gambling house in that city to re-
cover $2,500 which ne lost at various tmes in
play at his establishment
The New Jersey democratic members of Con.
Rress and of the Legislature of that State il ia said
unite in recommending Com. Stockton foe the
cabinet.
White shad were sold at Wimn gton, N c., on
Thursday, at 81 so per pair. These were the frat
OF the season.
The Hon. Abbot Lawrence, of Massachusetts
and wife. have arrived in WASHINGTON, and taken
apartments at Wizards Hotel.
Mr.. F. Fisk, principal OF the Nashville Commer
cal College, died in Florence, Ky the 4th ult
The hotels of Charleston have raised their prices
Of board on account OF the high prices of provi-
sions
On the 22d ult, the steamer yacht arrived at New
Orleans from the Brazos, with S7l 1898 in specie
Lady Emme!ine Stuart Worley has been writing
a sequel TO her travels in the U States.
Oranges fresh from the South, abound at the
stores and on the levee at Cincinnati.
The sum of $500 has been collected in N Y. for
the Madeira sufferers.
Rev Kingsolvng has resigned the charge of
81 St-phens Church, Bedford county Va.
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A decision has JUS, been given in the Su-
pFena Court OF Sew York, in a case where
TIE Cayuga Lodge Of ODD Fellows was p lain
~, WHICH fully recognfses the institution of
Cld Fellowship as legal institution, possess.
~ al the attributes and powers necessary TO
oaffy out the avo"eG purpose Of its existence,
ne deei-'on. "e suppose is az important 10
re qs1u.c, Temperance and other 6barta-
be societies "hicd are not Incorporated as il
a. 10 The Odd elloYs.
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We fad in a recent French journal trans
la'on cf u iittle piece of Hans Andersen's.
We gig 1eIow a translation from the French:
In. GKANDN0THER.-Grand is very
c..: Sla has wrinkles and white hair, but her
eves a.g bright and mild; she tells the preltiest
sf0y.es and she has silk dress, with large
i.wers, which makes rustiDg noise as she
passes b. the wall. Grandmother knows a
great deaf, she has lived great while, longer
eyeu ihan futher, than mother, that is certain.
G.antE lther has a book of Psalms with a sill.
yer !nch, and she reads very often in this book.
/ the middle of this volume is a pressed and
pitAersI rose, which is not so beautiful as the
T;ses IN the vase, and yet grandmother smiles
pleasantly upon it, and the tears fill her eyes.
Why does grandmother look upon this dried
rose in the book Of Psalms? Would you kRowl
Listen. Whenever grandmOher's tears fall on
this flower, its stalk teviyes, lis colors resume
their splendor, il fills the room with its per-
fume, and then the walls fall down, as if they
were only clouds, and all about grandmother
sketches out green and magnificent forest
where Inc san shines through the foliage
/ Ten Grandmother is Young, she is a charming
glT! with blonde hair, fresh cheeks, lovely and
brilliant, no flower more brilliant. Beside her
ls seated young man large and well made;
lie gives her a 70 e and she smiles. Gran0mO-
tier no longer smiles thus-but yes, she smiles
Jlst so agaIn. He ls gone, a thOus visions
and thousand thoughts have Ii ken his place;
the handsome young man is gone, the rose is
lying IN the book OF Psalms, grandmother falls
back IN her chait-grandmOthe is dead.
She was laid in black coffin, wrapped in
white linen, she was so beautiful-her eyes
were closed, but all her wrinkles had disap-
peareG. She was stretched out, a smile on her
h2s, with her silvery and venerable hair. We
ca not fear 10 approach the dead, she &as sill
grandmother, so loved and cherished. The
book OF Psalms wac placed in the coffin, un-
Ger her head; she had asked TO have il SO, and
TIE rose vas in the book--and then grandma.
tier was buried. Over the grave near the
church wall, they planted rose bush, and lis
roses bent to the wind and said, q" il is sweet
10 botas 10 the dew and the moonlight. Ii we
ase the most beautiful, a beloved hand will
come and gather US for the farest young girl''
and The nightingale heard what the rose said,
and she sang in honor of the rose which the
Young girl had kept so carefully, the rose
wwaIch the young girl had put in her book of
fsalms. II is sweet to live thus in memory !;
and VII ie The nightingale sang, the organ in
the church sounded out the beautiful psalms
which were in the book placed under the head
o. the departed, aud the moon shone OUT in all
Ler splendor.'
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The leading man in the late nefarious trans
action of the deliberate burning of tbs sream-
boat Martha Washingtonjon the Mississippi RI
yer about year since, is said 10 be J. Il. Mich
olson. Since the late disclo at Cine lima.
Ii he has been concealed in New FORK, where,
few days since, he narrowly escaped arrest
by the Deputy y. 5. Marshal of Cincinnati.
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FROZEN To DEATH.-We learn that man
by the name of Halterman, living near Ork-
ney Springs, in this county, was found frozen
to death on Sunday morning week, a short
distance from the Springs. He left there the
Friday evening previous in an intoxicated
state, and it is presumed lost his way.
VnlYen Demoer0f
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4 ONDON EDITIONS.-NEW BUUNS.-
IL FIR sale by HAROLD u MURRAY, Broad

h FIR sale by HAROLD Il MURRAY, Broad
street
The Lofty and Lowly, Or Good in All and None
all Good, by NJ Mcintosh, author of Two Lives,
or To Be and To Seem, 2 vols-paper so cents,
cloth So
The Experience of Life, By Sewe, author of
Amy Herbert, &c-paper soc, cloth 75c
The Life and Correspondence of Thos Maore,
publishing in numbers-25c each
Thackeray's Humorous Writings-50c per vol
Matthew Paris English History from the year
1925 to 1878, translated from tie Latin-L ondon
Edition. %
Bacon's Essays and Historical Works London
Edition-Sl
Schouws Earth Plants and Man. and kobeIls
Mineral Kingdom, London Edition. IS
Demosthenes' Olynthiacs, Philipics, sc, trans
lated from Kennedy, London Edition-Sl
Also, all of Bohn's Editions OF the Classics
New Music receiYed every week IA d
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PRICE ONE CENT
YON,s KATHAIRON. r0R pRE-

II " > hAAhA4AONy EUh KAks
IL SERVING, RESTORING AND BEAUTIFY
ING TIE HAIR-The Kathairon neutralzes the
effects of Disease, Climate and old age, in restor.
ing the human hair. and after . badness of I2
years; cleanses the head from Dandruf and its
natural impurities; will cure the Nervous Head
ache, diseases of the skin, such az Scald Head,
Erysipelas. &c; and Is the most desirable Toilet
Article for Ladies' or Gentlemen's use, in the
world. 1t exhsles the perfume of the most DELI
cous flowers and being free from rancid oil or col
ering properties gives the hair that soft Tich curl
ing appearance obtained by no other preparation.
The use of the Kashairon is adopted by the first
Physicians in Europe and America, and has q sale
and patronage unprecedented IN the history of the
Matsrta Medica Words alone are superauous a
trial only can attest its real virtue as its million
friends will certify.
To be had Of all dealers throughout North and
South America, Europe and the Islands of the
Ocean, in large bottles, for rs cts.
Inc OLD cannot apply remedy, or the young
take caution too soon. Use the Kathairon.
E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist
So, l6l Broadway, New Yorx.
Sold Richmond by ADiE a. GRAY,
Jao-om lat Main street ;
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2 ICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAIL

p ICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAIL.
A. ROAD COmPANY.-At late meeting of the
Board of Directors of this company, the following
was resolved upon in regard to the vexed ouestion
OF the location of the several depots along the line
of the road, viz:
"That the company will establish their depots at
an average distance of about ten miles"
"That an intermediate station or depot NAV be
established by individuals or communities, Uhe sss
to be first agreed to by the Chief Engineer,) but
open to the public at large whenever the parties
applying fort he same give undertaking to attsn6
to the business there but portion of the expense
OF such depot is to fall on the company, nor any
responsibility for loss of or damage to freight to at
tach 10 the company, excepting when in the com
Pany's possession Parties erecting the same may
be compensated tor the expense of agency &C.
oy taxing all freight moderate amount Tor Storage
&C All freight to be charged the same as Is charged
oy the company at their own depot, Immediately
above or below them as the case may be-"
By order of the Board of Directors
de 5u-2m p, VAN DETJRsEN Sac,v
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"A GOODS-TO THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.
As have determined to sell my entire stock of
Winter Goods at cost would call the attention of
the ladies' and the public generally, to my assort.
ment OF Silks, Deianes, Merinoes, Alpaccas, Flan-
nels, Blankets, Shswls, Kerseys, and large as
sortment OF Muffs, and a great variety of other
Goods too numerous to mention.
MORRIS w ROSE,
la6-2m a 203 Broad street.
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H an hhiAED 1hON MANTELS, ia.
AA BILE TOPS, COLUMNS, &c The Sals.
mander Marble Company are now preparedto Of
Ter 10 tne poohc the choicest styles of the above,
most unique and beautiful varieties of marble and
precious stones. These articles have already ac-
qulred an enviable reputation, aud were awarded
Gold Medal at the late Fair of the America Insti
tute Ia New York. This combination possesses
advantages over the real marble, inasmuch as thew
are cheaper, more durable, not liable to damage
from oils and acids, while they lack none of the
beauty OF the originals
great variety OF stylos and designs, such an
Agates, Brocateles, Sipnnas, Verd, Antioues. &c.
3T, may De seen at our store ON Cary street For
sale at factory prices.
de 30 FRY e. McCANnIISH Aaan.a
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COAL PIT HANDS WANTED wish
to hire, for the ensuing year, number OF able
bodied Coal PIT Hands, including good Smith and
Carpenter, and several Engine Men. The best pr o.
vision will be made for the safety and comfort of
hands hired by me. JOHN J. WERTH,
ia 25-dl2l Agent for James Dunlop. .
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MOTICE.-Havug appointed John j. Werth, CT
" this city, my agent for the purpose of prosecut
ing the Coal Mining business my account all
contracts made by him appertaining thereto, are
hereby assumed by me- JAMES DUNLOP.
Richmond December g. 1852
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&1 M SI.OO.-Ore thousand Likenesses
@1'OO, have been taken at OSBORNS Da-
guerrean Galleries since the reduction of prices
And we now wish it understood by all that Osborn
will continue to take fine Sky Light Miniatures in
neat case for 81. Remember, this s the only place
where Sky-Light Miniatures are taken for 81. To
those that think one dollar is too cheap for good
Likeness, We would only say, call and get a Like
0SBORN'S,
Opposite the Banks, SIGN of the American Flass
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GREAT BARGAINs.-As the season b,

xhEAT BARGAINS.-As the season has
~ tar advanced, will now offer my entire stock
OF Dry Goods at greater reduced prices than ever.
The stock comprises in part the following: La
dies Dress Goods of all styles, such as Silks,
FrencE and English Merinos, Popins, Mouslins
Isem lo CTS to the finest quality; Apaccas Cslcos
Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, sc. Also, Goods for
Gentlemen, Boys and Servants wear, such an
Cloths, Cassmeres. Vestings, Gentlemen's Wooden
Under Shirts and Drawers, Wooden Socks, Ker
seys' Linseys, &C. and every other article usually
kept IN Dry Goods store. great variety of
fancy articles all of which will be sold at unusu-
ally low prices The public are respectfully invit-
ed to call and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere. II HROSENFELD,
ia aim It's Broad street
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A LII SMALL BOYS.-H. P. TAYLOR. 9Th
"A street, between Grace and Franklin-My
school being exclusively for beginners, give spe
elai attention to Reading, Correct Enunciaton,
Grammar and Spelling; also to Geography, Map
Drawing, Arithmetic and History. Specimens of
my boys composition and writing may be always
seen at the Dispatch Office. My Rule is peremp
tory, but as gentle as possible oc9
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NEW ARRIyAIafPIA
PlASOS.-P. II. TAYIO

~rglXl PIASOS.-P. ii. TAYLOR is
S5Ea constantly receiving elegant and
ND HI 1plain Fianos from the popular ma.
skers, Nunns & Clark
These instruments received the great gold medal
prize at the "World's FAIR London, 1851; and
they have invariably received the first prize a, the
American Institute Fairs in this country. They
combine all the modern Improvements with the
Metallic Frame and patent ousr strings and are
confidently recommended for speetness of tone and
great durability, which quality will be appreciated
in the country, where good tuners are seldom
found.
P. Fl. Taylor has sold these instruments In this
city for the last seventeen years. to the entire salts.
faction of his numerous customers.
~ Ola Pianos taken in part pay.
Piano Stools and Music, (the largest and best
collection in the State) Violin and Guitar Strings,
Violins and Guitars of the best quality at low
prices. PHI TAYLOR,
Piano and Music Store
oc 3 l60 Main street, opposite the Banks
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NEW BOOK S.-Poltics tor American Chris.
" tians: word upon our example as nation.
our labor, our trade elections, education, and con.
gressional legislation
The Fiscal History Of Texas, embracing an ac-
count of its revenues debts and currency from the
commencement of Revolution in 1884 to is5i-52.
with remarks on American Debts, by William NJ
Gouge
Sermons on various Subjects, By Jcel Parker,
DID
Day Dreams, by Martha Allen
Ancient Christianity Exemplhed in the Private,
Domestic, Social and Civil Life of the Primitive
Christians and in the original Institutions Offices,
Ordinances, and rites OF the Church, by Lyman
Coleman
History of The Second War between the United
States of America and Great Britain. declared by
act Of Congress, the 18th of June, 1912, and con-
cuded by Peace the 18th of February, 1915, by
Charles Ingersoll, second series, embracing the
events of 1914 and 1918, 2 vols
The Historical Landmarks and other evidences
of Freeuiasonry, explained in series of Practical
Lectures with copious notes, by Rev G Oliver,
D d, first American, from the London edition. with
notes by Moore, in vols. For sale by
JAMES B. GLIB,
"a 81 53 ODnosIfe Citv Hctal
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OMIT B ANGRY, MOT HER
~ Don't get angry, mother,
No time is in the house,
The days seem sad and dreary,
I'm as quiet mouse.
There is a store on Governor street,
AS you cross from the Dispatch
Where father had his watch repair'd
And for time. twas hard to match
But now my father he's from home,
And time we cannot tell,
But bid him fetch it to repair,
/ know he'll do it well
So now adieu TO all my friends,
And if you are but wise,
On 18th street just take peep,
And me do psironize.
BARTHOLOMEW
ia 13 Watch Maker opposite the Dispatcb.
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NEW GOODSo-The subscriber has just re-
LN ceived another supply of New Goods which
he is prepared 20 make up in the most approved
styles. He solicts call from his customers and
the public generally.
VIM. HOLT RICHARDSON,
ia IT-lm 14th ODDOsife EXCHANGE Hotel
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TOHE.-I have rented the Coal Yard on the
" Basin Bank corner of 10th street, and expect
to keep it constantly supplied with COKE, which
will be sold at moderate prices, according to quail
tY. That now coming in, is good article of hard
Coke-an economical fuel for close Stoves and
Ranges. Iexpect to furnish, in few weeks, sup
ply of superior Soft Coke suitable for ali the pur
poses of domestic fuel. Apply to Mir. WIN. G.
BkAZEAL, at the Coal Yard. -.
JOHN J. WERTH,
ia 95-Im Agent for James Dunlop
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ss%s A GOOD ST ORE sTAND.-W e nave
III first rate Store Stand in the country leased
for term of years, which we wish to dispose Of
for the unexplred ;im3, and will sell the stock OF
Goods on hand, amounting to about 1890, upon
accommodating terms. The Goods have lately
been laid in, and saleable. For further infor-
nation, apply to Us. TOLER 81 COOK,
Ia l9 General Asants