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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-09

ed it, and thus fortunately saved the property.
The Journal does not know That suspicion at
tiches to any particular individual. but thinks
that circumstances indicate thai it was the work
Of some one well acquainted with the premises.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-09
ME LYNCHBURG ACADEMY, 81

TNHE LYNCHRURG ACADEMY, Sit,
Il uated at the head of Church Street. will be opened
on the LIST day of August 1t is designed to give on
christian principles thorough English and Classical
fdncat'o Terms for the session of five months, so
3o payable in advance. The study of French and Ger
man, vocal and Instrumental music will be charged eX
ira; but should any pupil dispense with Mathematics
he may take in place of it, without any extra cha"geany
one oil the above languages The School is intended De
select its number limited and the first Christian rule
obedience" will be strictly enforced.
Jly ld2awts l.. r. STAUDENMAYEk.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

SAcRILEGIoUs DIsTuRBANcE.--We have lust
heard of yllanous transaction perpetrated in this
city, which satisfies that there are as many bad
young men III our city as there were years ago..
Mr. @ the pastor of one of our African church.
is celebrated for the fiery and sulphurous quality
Of his pulpit eloquencc. Three rowdysh young
gentlemen had sometimes crept into the gallery Of
the sanctuary where Mr.. - ofciates, for the ycrv
naughty purpose of amusing themselves with the
devotional exercises Of the coorod minister and his
congregation Observing that the Jealous preach
cr dealt very much in pyrotecnich illustrations
these wicked youths determined to give the audi
ence something practical in the same way and
with this intention, they procured the handle of a
tin ladlc the hollow of winch they filed with Wild
fire preparation made by mixing water and gum
powder, then drying it sufficiently to admit of sni-
ton The trio provided with this diabolical con-
trlNancc took their customary position in the
ncr of the gallery, near the pulpit, and waited for
favorable opportunity to Illustrate the sermon
with blazing exhibition. That opportunity was
soon offered them. The speaker had Just commen-
ced sentence with Sposen the devil was to pear
now mongst you wicked nggers, with blaze of
fire wrapped around him jes like cloak :" when
the young sinners touched off their fireworks with
a friction match, and directed the muzzle of the tin
tube towards the preachers desk Instantly ter
rifle crepitation heard, and the whole pulpit
was enycloped in dense cloud Of smoke, relieved
by shower Of sparks and lurid glare blue fire
that would have established the reputation of
new panomime The congregation, with wild
Shricksand cries of " De deb has for sartin !"
&c. rushed towards the door; but, in that trying
moment, the appearance Of the preacher himself
indeed, was spectacle Of moral sublimity. His
shining black face appeared with undisturbed Sc
renity amidst the cleaning horror of his 'suphu-
rous canopy he shouted out, " Blaze away, Sa-
tan! blaze away! don't You see you can't sile dis
chicken, no how you can fix it it."--ii6any Tran
script
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

Mrs PARrINGroN AGAIN." Was Paul inclined
to politics q we asked of Mrs. Partington, as we
saw the old dame reading grand rally hand bill
at the corner of the grocery store. She asked
wait moment till she dgested her specks. In
cned to politics " said she, and her eyes rested up
ON the period at the end of the last line, till she
seemed to be meditating full stop. & He was, but
he wastt propergander nor an oygarst or an
avartionist nor dcmigod, as some Of 'cm are; all
he wanted was exercise of his suferings and the
exercise of his elective French eyes, he used to
say. All, heaven rest him" exclaimed she, as her
eyes rose from the period of the bottom of the bill
and rested on the top Of the fence. But did he
never get an Office Mrs. z. = we asked. Yes"
replied she, and we fancied the tone of her voice
had an expression of triumph in it-enough to be
perceptible like three drops of parcgorc in tea
spoonful of water-"yes, he was put one year for a
hogreefer and got neglected. AS we were about
asking her opinion of the new constitution, Ike came
along whistlng &" Jordan and swinging pint of
milk in tin pail around his head, and the old lady
forgot her politics in her solictude about lkes soil
ing his new cap--Bos.on Post
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

Two WAYS OF Doing \ THNG.-We were pass
ing lcsurey along one of our streets the other even
ing Watching the sports of group Of youngsters,
when our ears We're assailcd by the sharp angry
voice OF a woman.
"Herc, you, John Smith come into the house
this moment
One of the boys turned his head, giving at the
same time rather unflal shrug, then resumed his
play.
do you hear what say John Smith March
quick. or you'll catch it, | tell you !"
We rather guess Jonny did catch it, for we
heard after we had passed, jerk and slap, ac-
companied with a smothcred yell, as the door was
violently slammed to.
We went ON way, doubling whether this
mode of treatment was exactly the best under the
circumstances particularly as the countenance of
the lad denoted the greatest good nature
As we were cogitating the matter, we turned the
corner and came upon another group Of lads in
front of house, the door Of which at that moment
opened.
Willie" said q mild and pleasant voice.
Did you call, mother :" asked one of the boys,
coming on to the sidewalk.
''Yes, my son. 1t is getting late-hayc you not
played sufficiently to-day =
= | should like to stay out little longer if you
please"
The mother patted the boy on the head, and srni-
ingy said II should not object if it were not past
your Dcu-lllHc nave Jou IoTSottei, w lILC, INC
lines you repeated to me this morning ;"
Early to bed and early to rise
Makes one healthy, happy and wise
chimcd the boy quickly. Yes, mother, remem-
Der them. Good night Tommy good night IIar-
ry,' and taking his mothers hand he went cheer
fully into the house.
This again set us to cogitating. Our thoughts
ran on the laws Of kindness and force. What would
be the effect the two lads who had been subject
ed to them Is it not inevitable of the one to be-
Get kindness, amability. obedienco--and the other
obstnacy ill-emper, disobedience No one will
dispute this, we think.
Men are but children Of larger growth. As with
the child, with the man. You lead him
better with gentle hand than drive him with the
rod
SODA merchant of our acquaintance, says
the Cleveland Forest City, having lot Of very pret-
ty handkerchiefs which he wished to dispose of,
hung some OF them out with the tempting inscrip-
ton, selling at half price A lady passing along,
stepped into the store, and inquired the price of the
goods irquestion Fifty cents piece, madam"
was the reply ofthe shop-keeper FL take doz-
en- of them answered the woman; and the hand
kerchieEs were wrapped up. She took them, and
ing out, when our merchant said Excuse me,
madam, but the price Of the dozen handkcrchefs
you have got is six dollars " am well aware of
that" replied the lady, " but the half price of them
is only three dollars" and with a merry laugh she
left the store, Although proverbially one of the
most liberal dealers in town, our friend has man.
aged to get along without the half price sign
since then
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

CAUSE OF THE SQUABBLE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND
TuRKEY.-People who do not keep themselves con-
stantly posted up on the subject Of European pol
tiles and who hear all the world talking of the
prospect of war between Russia and Turkey, may
like to know what are the grounds of the quarrel.
Be it known then, that Gas Paddy would say,) Tur-
key lies mighty conyanent" to Russiaso much
So that all the Cars, from Peter the Great down to
Alexander the Crafty, and Nicholas, the Cruel have
been intent on the ultimate annexation of that Ma
homedan empire. This would have taken place long
ago but that the European rulers, generally object
to the augmentation Of the Russian empire already
dangerously extensive. Latterly presuming upon
the weak condition of Turkey, an attempt has been
made by Russia to pick a quarrel with the Sultan
on the following prctext The Sultan reigns over
some thirty-fvc millions Of people Of these twen-
ty millions are Mahomedan, and twelve millions be-
long to the Greek Church. and the Gar modestly re-
quires Turkey to give him (Nichoas the Cruel, as
aforesaid such power of experimenting the say
mgs and doings Of the twelve millions in questions,
as would virtually make him Major Domo of Turkey,
over thd Sultan. That is the full, true, and par
tcular cause of the quarrel. The Sultan, who has
a spirit of his own, refuses to comply with Russia 5
demands. Sunday Times,
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

A minister having occasion lately to visit one of
bis particular parishoners in the way of coincidence
regarding her husband. who. the worthy oood-w;fe
had good cause to suppose ina back-sliding
condition. remarked, after some conversations We'll,
Janet, could you think Of any plan we could fall
to induce Andrew to attend church again 'Aweel,'
said Janet, after pause, ken O nane sir, unless
you would sit down a whiskcy bottle and tobacco
pipe in the top of the seat
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

EXTRAORDINARY FIDELITY OF DoG-Thcrc is
at Saratoga Springs fine Newfoundland dog that
for the last year and half has watched the APP
proach and departure of thcraway cars from that
place. The animal was accidentally left at Sara
toga about eighteen months ago, and since that
time not train has departed nor one arrived but
what this devoted dog is in the depot, anxiously
and faithfully Watching for his master. For eigh-
teen long months he has never failed to be on the
ground He examines every stranger minutely,
but makes acquaintance with no one. Nobody
knows where he cats, sleeps, or any thing further
about him than that he has not found his master
yet--AiGany transcript.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

sold BULLS CONCERT! !" said Mrs. Partington,
glancing up from her knitting as she read the an
nouncement Of the grand concert on Saturday even
ing, and she smiled as the ridiculous fancy ran
through her mind. like grasshoppor in stubbie
field, of an old bull giving concert. And yet it
isn't so very wonderful continued She for re-
member a cat and canary that lived together and
one or 'tothcr Of en- used to sing beautifully But
wonder what he plays on. Ike suggested that
he played on one of his own horns, which seemed
to be reasonable. g" am glad to see he is going to
gjre his concert, because when went down to hear
great artzan play on violence, as they called it.
though found out afterwards it was nothing but a
fiddle, they were going to charge dollar till told
em was one Of the connections of the Post, and
they let me in. | can't think what music an old
bull can make, I'm sure. 1t must be very uproar-
ious | should think and better fitted for oyerturns
than for pasurcal music She closed her critioue
with pinch of snuff and got on to her wires again
like telegraphic dispatch, and went ahead, while
Ike amused himself by scratching his name with
board nail in magnificent Roman capitals upon the
newly painted pannel Of the kitchen door, Boston
Post
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

An AMBITIOUS MAN.-The man who flew aloft
on the "wings of his imagination alighted on the
= stecple of fame While there and endcavoring
to calculate the distance between the heights Of
ambition and the = value of humanity" he lost his
balance and came sliding down an inclined plane
yclcpt "a descent from the sublime to the ridicu-
lous," striking in his the rail of SANDER
and the post of honor, finally bringing up against
the roots Of stump speech" He was, however,
not much hurt, as the stump was covered with the
flowers of rhetoric" left by the last orator A
few drops of water from the well ofhopc, togeth-
er with little of the oil of consolation" entirely
resuscitated him.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

DIVISION OF LABoR.-A certain preachers was
holding forth to n somewhat wearicd congregation,
when he lifted up his eyes to the gallery, and behed
youngster pelting the people below with chesnuts
Dominic was about to administer er-c0thedra sharp
and stringent rcprimand for this fragrant act of i'm
pety and disrespcct, but the youth, anticipating
him. bawled out at the top of his voice:
9 You mind your preaching daddy, and III keep
EN- awake
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

TAKING THE STARCH OUT OF 'EM.-We find un-
der this head very humorous joke going the rounds,
but as 1t is too long for to publish entire we give
merely the gist of it. green Vermonter found
himself watching the efforts of several " smart +"
New orkers upon the end of pier which ran out
into the Hudson river, each endeavoring to pitch a
missile at the farhest distance from the shore
After watching them for some time. Jonathan, with
out saying word to either pitched large chunk
OF wood so much further into the stream to veX
the leader OF the covies who at once determined to
"do him in fashion. For this purpose he
got into conversation with him, and which in a few
minutes resulted in Jonathan's vowing that he was
SO all fired strong that he could throw the young
bully clear over the Hudson river, Jest like open
and shet'
Bet you ten dollars of it, proposed covey
Done !" said the Yankee; and drawing forth an
X, (upon broken down East bank, he covered the
braggers shinpaster.
q" Kin ycu swim, Teller y
" Like a duck" said green jacket; and without
further parley, the Vermonter seized the knowing
Yorker stouy by the nape of the neck and the seat
OF his pants, jcrkcd him from his foothod, and with
an almost superhuman effort dashed the bully heels
over head from the Dock some ten yards out into
Hudson river.
a terrific shout ran through the crowd as he
foundered into the water and amid the jeers and
screams OF his companions, the ducked bully put
back to the shore, and scrambled up the bank half
frozen by THIS sudden and involuntary cold bath
I'll take that ten spot, if you please said the
shivering loafer advancing rapidly to the stake
holders. You took us for greenhorns, ch ? Well
show you how to do things down here in York;
and the fellow claimed the twenty dollars
" Wal reckon yeou wunt take no ten spots lis
yit, capn7
"Why You lost the bet"
" Not edzactly. ! didn't calkilate on deuin it the
fust tme-but tell yeou kin dcu it"-and in
spite of the loafcrs utmost effort to escape him. he
seized him by the scruf and the seat ofhs overals
and pitched him three yards further into the river
than upon the first trial.
Again the bully returned, amid the shouts of his
mates who enjoyed the sport immensely.
9 Third time never fails said the Yankee, strip
ping off his coat " | can deu it, | tell ye"
4" Hold on!n said the almost petrifed victim.
"And will dcu tiff try till tomorrow morn
in'
{" give it upla shouted the sufferer between his
teeth, which now chartered like q mad badgers
/" take the money!
The Nermontcr very cody pocketed the ten spot,
and as he turned away remarked
"We aint much acquainted with your smart folks
daoun herein York, but we sometimes take the
starch out of'em up our way-and p'raps you wunt
try it on to strangers agin, reckon you wunt"
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17
Truth is mighty,
So is cheese;
Fancy's fiighty,
SO are fcas =;
Figs are " some,'
And SOS a figure ;
Steel is strong,
And SOS u niger.

REsPEcTFUI.--A strictly orthodox old gentleman
in Massachusetts, returned home on Sunday from
church. and began to extol to his son the merits of
the sermon.
i have heard, Frank said he onc of the most
delightful sermons ever delivered before a christian
society. 1t carried me to the gates Of Heuren.
well, | think replied Frank you had better
have lodged in, for yOu wH nerer get another such
chdnce'
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[t'or the Argus.l
TIME Is SHORT,

Time is short, soon we must BID
Adicu to all below,
And soar beyond this vale of tears,
To happiness or woe.
Friends that We're near and dear to us
We trust, have gone to try
Therealms of blissful world,
Beyond the stormy sky.
And we must shortly follow too!
All tell me, is this so
Yes. we will meet them in that world,
live prepare below.
FIVE go hithcr unpreparcd,
How awful is our DOOM
O, may we place or thoughts on high,
Whilst journeymg to the tomb.
And if prepared when we are called,
We then shall happy be;
And sing the songs of the redeemed,
To all eternity.
GOLD Hill, December 1th, 1888.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

There is town in Arkansas, containing but six
inhabitants, viz crippled negro, ajackass, quack
doctor, buzzard a pole cat, and alligator
There was population Of seven until the poStmas-
ter absquatulated
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

A German writer says that the people of the Uni
ted States can burst steamboats, and chew more
tobacco than any other five nations in the world
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

A shoemaker intending to be absent few days,
lampbacked shingle with the following, without
date, and nailed it up on the shop door: "Will be
at home in ten days from the time you see this
shingle"
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

A man named Francis Pigg, of Indiana, has run
away from Mrs Pigg and four little liggs. The
Post says he is hog.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

An Irish orator, speaking of an opponents love
of praise, described him so vain in that respect
= That he would be content to give up the ghost
if it but to look up and see the stone cutters
puff on his grave
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

Mrs. Partington says her minister preached about
" the parody of the probable son.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

We will pay price to see the man who has not
had in his own estimation, at sometime chance of
making money-and didn't.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

1t is said that the pillars of liberty are stuffed
with the feathers Of the American eagle,
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

1t is rumored that a celebrated phrenologst has
been invited to examine the - head of navigation" ="
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-07-29
pOETIUAL.
THE LITTLE STRAW HAt. ;.

,,,,,, IA, and il hangs there sun san
10 auoa. l the past bids our hcuI
And l1s vo,.o liz, shadow Of day pass u " e''
i rS, - hroh, one y no that hat once "o''
.,, tan, ,i,,Ic hat, for each simple braid .,,,,
~ w. 10 ou DER its plating those myers p}:u,
! c',S - wreath Tor is crown nam oEe" '"t"'''
a.: anu ,h , hateful taste If his youthful m!ho.
-. ,h.,e sen, i, hangs with liz curing rom
IN 40 nJayfuliy rolled as had been US ""h''
pn, ,he golden rngle,s, which waved n''o"'
Iave curled their last clusters long aso.
-. ,he h,, is ,hs sams, bu, It shades no moro
Those light blue Dyes as IN ssyso' 5o,' :, h,ou
I'd the sun.llt smile that dances 81 'i.' o''
Cam Cam bu, liahi up our hearts cad m'mo''e' now
: :, r,.uo,., they are; osr 'hsir Qu'eTns Strings
Zach breath OF tbs by-gono uomot hlnsei
49, ,ovs that we fam would waIen asaio,
a. memory are wrea,hed with thrill OF pam
1hon call not the past-,houah tho dlmpied NAM
Msv never again clasp the braided strand,
rhopoh the breeze no longer may bear Tue 'ohc
OF the ringing laughter OF childhoods own.
AM think OF him now with gtterlng crown
0'.r his heavenly forehead resting down,
While his fingers stray DER the golden wire ,,;,
.rh,t blends with his voice mid The cheFuo e''o'
Ave | see him now with the holy light ,,.,,,.
Pairing broad on his brow win raulan. 49,, 6i,ih.
Add / hear the tones which in Heaven nav. "a"
a. c,ll him moi back 10 this -addeneo Ear
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-07-29
WASHINGTON aEE,lRS


WAsHEaToN, july 26-Thc jury in The Schambourg
have gone out.
Minister Soule left this afternoon
Hon. d. T. Disney of Ohio, Governor Lowe Of Maryland
aud Professor Eaten Of the North Carolina gold mines
in town.
Col Paine Of Rochester, Is here and il is runnred will
receive The Bordeaux consulship
ii is said that Mr.. Marsh will b. retained Constant
pie time longer he finishing work upon rur
key.
large number Of Pennsylvania Democratic politicians
are here route tor The Harrisburg convention.
The appointment nf Minister To France will probably
lie made Till Tho session Of Congress. Mr. Dix un be
the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-07-29
LATER ERUM MEXICO.

New OeLEass July Advices have boon received from
the civ of Mexico Ia the 10Th The papers were filled
with discussions relative the proposed Sransh pfotec-
and the scheme understood IL oc favored ny me
government. .
Santa hns invited tho Jesuts 10 return 10 Mexico
preparatory to II Union between Church and State
The Coun dc ouhon had arrived in Mexico, and visited
the presidcn.
The diligence running between Vera Cruz and the city oi
Mexico hnd been robbed and ui The passengers Killed..
Fifteen of the robbers had subsequently, been arrested
Dreadful nuna had urcuc in the State OF Juliecn.
The OF HuaJacau entirely swept away, md many
lives lost.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-07-29

NJ, Patrick OUonohus, of the irish patriots an' eN
.s in Australia who escaped and a'ris"d IN oan
an the 22d June came passenger III Vie Not'ne'h s"'
and ia now in New York "A has declared his intention o'
Incoming citizen OF the United Siatce and went through
,h usual forms q, San Francisco On The 2si ut nc Gas
published full and very graphic account OF his adventures
IN Van Diemans Land and the Trials incident 10 ms escape
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-07-29

The Rev Marlin p Park late Pastor of ST pauis ard
Assistant Minister al Trinity Church. In Ihr CITY Of Ne"
York, died the homewar passage 4" The steamship Arc
TIC on Thursday the 2ls instant Dr. Parks WINS born in
North Carolina, educated the MIrnry School oil WesI
Point and Tor several years leading Minister a" the
Methodist Church. He time Pnstur OF The hrst
Church Of his persuasion in Richmond Virginia. whence he
was transferred To the Professorshp of Mathematics in Ma
con College, Virginia Ho subsequently united himself
with the Episcopal Church and New York. IIis
disease consumption ~ Y Mirror
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-07-29
MunnER RY SrAHKlNG- nESrRucrINE EIK

MURDER BY SrhBBlNG-- DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
Bos1oN July "a 1883 tight occurred last night
the National t.rcar between several young and
n Mr. George Hall OF ChacsiUan during which the hitter
stabbed badly that he has since died Two brothers,
named Moore, have been arrested for the murder.
Two valuable houses Concord street just erected and
ncurly finished fire last night aud totally DIES
,rnvcd They belonged r. a. Raymond, and valued
$50 OOO. Thee ifcr;rn nIuredune, named Josiah
Wheeler, scrouslyi Samuel d Ross and William Lowell
sipLy M