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maid NV little debts clothed myself anew and returned
70 the gaming table Fortune for three months smiled
me lust enough to lure me ward my ruin became
intimate with gamblers and accomplished in the secrets
Of the dreadful trade" The brilliant lights, the rich
wines and sumptuous tables, added TO my newborn pas
sion absorbed my entire mind and my character and
children were alike forgotten AT the time could not
realize that was the road to ruin drank to excess
and seldom made my appearance in the light Of day.
was possessed with phrenzy and could not reasons and
when in my lucid intervals did reason it was only
cav, af am in the bonds Of niquity, then there
many, well known to fame, in the same condition" Now
and then remember one who had recommended me for
appointment to Office, and in instance person at
whose feet had been beggar for place As matter
Of course the deep of my downward
attained, aud for than year past have led the
lfe not Of respectable and independent beggar but of
an oucas gathering my from the back doors
and kitchens of the hotels sleeping two nights in the
same place, and wandering about, with my all of wealth
and comfort tied up in cotton pocket handkerchief
which, with my staff carry with in my hands wher-
ever go. The who, not long since, threw himself
from the Washington Monument and he who hanged him.
self the Virginia side Of the Potomac have both SCI
example which despair has compelled to follow
Their histories unknown but the lesson Of my life is
presented to the world dare not think CT my own
fate hereafter but if God will forgive me- pray that
lie win protect my children from evil ways and evil
men, and teach them not only to believe, but to act
upon these precepts Of the Bible which have neglected
from my youth viz Put not your trust in Princes trust
in God his ,esdom promises, aaI power for the way
Of he ngodiy he rnet upside don" Truer words than
these never fell from the lips Of inspiration. And here
endeth the record of my bitter experience commend
my body to the coroner and my soul to its Creator
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A HARD CASE.
ROM THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER OF OCTOBER %.

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER OCTOBER %.
SLAVE CASE IN KENTUcKy.-It will be remembered that
few weeks since stated that suit had been brought
in the Covngton Ky) Circuit Court Judge Pryor pre-
siding by colored man named Samuel Norris against
j. N. Patton of Virginia. to establish his freedom The
suit argued in the above court yesterday The par
tculars, far learn them, that Norris,
who has been living in Covington for some years. where
he married free woman and has several children, was
permitted by his master, Patton, to hire his time
paying him, through his agents in Cincinnati his annual
hire, which he always did promptly. The amount stipu
lated, we believe Shopper annum About two years
since Patton to Cincinnati and sent for Sam to vis
him. which he did at the house of his agents. which
time the following agreement was made Patton agreed
to liberate SAM allow him to buy himself by paying
the of 500 within four years. The surplus what
it might be, belong the slave. In accord
with which agreement Sam paid at that time 1874
and has paid him since $50 more 1t expressly
derstood that Patton not to sell him during the four
years This part of the agreement Patton attempted to
violate to prevent which this suit brought The
decided yesterday in favor Of the defendant and the
suit dismissed by judge Pryor upon the following grounds
l. That the statutes of Kentucky recognise only two
ways of lberang slaves first by will second, by deed
Of emancipation
2 That slave, by law is not allowed to enter into
any contract.
g. That the fact of the agreement being entered into
in Ohio free State, does not alter the law long
the negro is still slave.
4. That the contract agreement only executory
between Sam and Patton and the time fixed for his free
dom was at future day and contingent.
). That so long Sam n slave the master was ent
tied his services and the money received by him
by law considered his
Being suit Of much interest references made by
the Judge all the authorities upon which his opinion
founded At the conclusion Of his remarks he said
am therefore unable TO give any effect to the agree
ment because it made in Ohio and feel compelled
understanding the law Of this as do, to decide
against the plaintiff at the time looking upon it
great hardship and cruelty"
The case was appealed TO the Supreme Court Of the
State.
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Survivors of Jones, Tompkins & Strobe

GENERAL JAIL DELIvERY.-There was general Jail de-
livery Tuesday night from the county Jail at Raleigh
Tennessee and all the prisoners confined therein but two
made good their escape. The two who remained were
Smith and Ill., under indictment for the murder of Mr.
Davis in Memphis, last spring, TO be tried of the Novem
Der term They the escape made and effected by
the prisoners themselves One of their number Frank
liD indicted for horsesteang having euded the vigil
lance Of the keeper the evening before when their
were brought in left outside Of the CELL by means
of large knife md broom handle the door was cut and
the bolt sprung back giving all the convicts opportu-
nifty to work upon the outer walls. hole was soon
made large enough to give them free passage and eight
prisoners made good their escape They under ar
rest and trial for murder robbery larceny &C. Hill be-
ing confined to his bed Smith, his partner in crime would
not leave him, but remained in the room until the taller
made his appearance the next morning. Such fidelity is
occurrence among honorable men.
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EDGEHILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL,

HlS Institution, under the supervision Of the Trustees Of
a inc College Of New Jersey, will It's
sion on Wednesday, November I'd, 1853.
The location is retired and healthy the grounds extensive
anu the buildings large carefully selected library Is
aened 70 the institution which will be increased from time
I" tune, rs inc interest Of the pupils may require
In the teaching department c Principal will be aided by
thoroughly competent assistants No pains will be spared
auord every facility for thorough preparation for college
Tor business life.
The moral character and religious instruction Of the pupils
Is an object Of especial socitudc and labor and all the
rangemen Of the school made with reference to the
nation OF good habits and the incubation Of principles
The School Year begins the first Wednesday Of Novem-
p and into two sessions Of twenty weeks each
vacations in the months Of April and October
Terms 1926 per annum, payable half yearly in advance
For further particulars apply TO
sep l0-wsww Rev. T. W. CATTELL, Principal
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Massachusetts Politics.

BosToN, Nov. 3.-The Freesoil and Democratic Con-
ventions of Worcester county met to-day Some curiosity
was manifested here to the influence Mr. Cushing
letter would have the Democrats. despatch from
Worcester says that the coalition formed with entire
unanmity and great enthusiasm The Democrats passed
resolution spurning all dictaton from whatever quarter
it may come.
Nep York. Market.
New YORK, NOVEMBER 4.-The steamers news has
caused advance of from 8 % per barrel in
-four Sales Of 900 barrels at 81 ST. 12l for State,
and $7l2l 1925 for Genesee. Sales of 800 barrels
Southern at 1925 S7.374 Wheat also advanced to
10 cents per bushe, and corn to cents.
Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE Nov. 4.-The Africa's news has caused an
advance in breadstuffs Sales Of 1000 bbls Howard
street before the at 1915 afterwards 500 bbs at
81 and small sales at $687. Buyers generally unwil-
ling to offer above $687 Sales 400 bbls City Mills at
ST; small sales also at $687. About 10000 bushels
wheat were sold before the at 1873 43 for red
and 40 100 cents for white Afterwards holders were
asking higher prices Corn 10 cents for old yellow new
do. 58 SO; old white 63 Co. do. 55 S.; oats,
Maryland and Virginia, 40 AZ inferior do. 81 SO
Pennsylvania do. As cents Penn rye %; Maryand and
Virginia n 80; cloverseed $50 1925
The tobacco market is very dull No sales Of moment
and the receipts light The sales only nominal with
downward tendency The inspections very small.
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ANOTHER MAsToDoN.-A few weeks ago we announced
the unbura in the western part of the city, Of some
monster bones lying about twenty feet under ground
in an excellent state Of preservation. The remains
presented to Dr. Pope and will enrich his in the
Medical College. The bones have not all been taken out
yet but as the digging progresses parts discover
ed SO that the prospects fair for the recovery of the
whole frame of the old times monster
We have been informed Of the discovery of bones Of yet
larger size at the foot of the bluffs the other side of the
river, Immediately opposite the city Unfortunately,
these have not withstood the test of time as well as the
first We have mentioned Their substance is quite gone
SO that they in contact with the atmospheric air
they break and crumbe to pieces One tooth well pre-
served it is about six inches in length by about three in
diameter portion of the tusk also has been discovered
which places little doubt in the minds Of the Nauraiss
who have examined them that the bones are those Of
mastodon. The thigh bones, ribs, &C. taken out are
enormous, giving the idea of being TO which the ele
plant would sink into insigni6cance-M Lonis Dem.
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CONSIDERATION or BIsHoPs.-The three newly elected
bishops Of the Roman Catholic Church, Rt Rev. JoHS
LouGHLIS Of the diocese Of Brooklyn RI Rev. JAS
r. BAILEY Of the diocese Of Newark and Rt Rev LOUIS
DE GoEsBRlESD, Of the diocese Of Burlington, w.
consecrated at New York Sunday in ST. Patrick
Cathedral IN presence Of many bishops and priests and
crowd Of spectators, who paid each dollar to the
imposing ceremonies The archbishop Of Thebes was the
consecrating bishop The pont6cal procession in the
streets attracted great attention The bishops their
mtres and carried their crozers rich crimson velvet
canopy, nearly six feet square, lined with changeable
green silk borne the nunco supported by -four
principal trustees OF the cathedral Those in the streets
bowed and some knet upon the ground. After sermon
by Archbishop HUGHEs, the seated himself
before the altar when the bishops, kneeing before
him. presented two lighted tapers two ornamental loayes
two small ornamented barrels Of wine, and kissed the
consecrators hand Prayers foowed; then the kiss OF
peace given by the consecraor the consecrated
who gave it in turn TO the assistants Next the
blessing Of the mtre after which the choir sang the
Tie Deum, the new bishops and the assistant bishops all
the while marching through the church, the elect blessing
the peope.--IosL
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SCENE IN THE STRAITS OF MALAGA-0ne day, while
lying at anchor and whstling for breeze, the steward
rushed in with the strange announcement that shark
and turtle were engaged in fight alongside. Doubt
u and amazed at the account Of unusual and
combat, all rushed deck and there enough
immense shark and turtle Of venerable anti
guilty If might judge by his size and the prousion
Of barnaces and other parasites with which he deco
rated Without respect for his age and quakerlke ha
bits the shark made furious charges at the poor turtle
who opposed the dangerous jaws of the enemy with the
full front Of his back, which no impression could be
made. On occasion the turtle did not turn quite
sharp enough which cost him the greatest part of
unucky hpper Indignant at the pcrversion Of such
adermanc banquet to the voracous and indscrminsng
poon, but with such udged aim that it fell but end
foremost instead Of the point whereupon in dsap-
pointment would have gladly pitched him after it. It.
however answered the purpose of soaring away the shark
for few momepts which the turtle made the Of
scutte off to the bottom where he was safe from the at
lacks Of his ravenous admrer.- Foydge 10 India.
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Tslssrarsie Corresponding.
LATER FROM EoaopE.

| THE steamer Africa has arrived at New York,
rom llycpool, with dates to the 22d ultmo. The
suDloihed Geographic report shows that she brings
no political new-of Importance:
NO change had occred in the position of affairs at the
East Hostiltes eAacted 70 commence On the o5tb
Both armies continued nike active preparations Ann
EL-kADER has been offered Command Nv the Su,r.y
but he awaits permission from i,nce The Turks were
voluntarily pouring immense amouss of money into the
treasury. The combined fleets had oan or,arad - The
Dardanelles but not to enter the excent
on the hostile advance of the Russians.
despatch from Constantinope dated TIA 13t, totos
that the combined fleet momentarily expected The
feet there, which had gone into winter quarters had
been ordered to prepare for sea with dispatch
St. Petersburgh dispatches say that preparations for
war proceeding rapidly. The CzAn returned t.om
Berlin on the 18th.
The French Ambassador at Paris denies thatthe Gar
has threatened of determination against the Turks.
on the contrary it reported that he would shortly is
sue peace manifesto
The Sultan has granted frman to English compSny
to construct ship canal from Bassora the Black Sa
thus superseding the mouths Of the Danube.
The import duty wheat into Sardinia has been rs
duced to so confines per heetoitre. bread riot hi
occurred at Turin
Two hundred ships were lying at Odessa loading with
grain
Another earthquake has been experienced in Greece
The French per cents closed Friday at 72f 3Oc.
Four and halves 99f
LONDON MONEY MARKET.-The funds had fucuated
considerably consols closed OIL American securities
were in better demand at improved prices United States
6's (bonds) 1868, 1103 111a
liverpool markets..
LIVERPOOL, OCTOBER 22.-The cotton market during
the week has been steady with fair demand The adj
vance for the week is I'D Id per ID. Sales of the week
49, 20 bales, of which spectators took $3.50 and ex
porters 1850 Sales to-day of 1000 bales at firm rates.
Stock 4Ol bales The quotations are, Fair Orleans
ding SD. 3d. Breadstufs active at advance
for the week of 3D. per bushel in Wheat 2s Cd per bbl
in Flour and Is per quarter in Corn White Wheat 1Os
3D. a los. 3d.; Red 9s 10d los. ID; Canal Flour $685.
36s 6d Philadelphia and Baltimore $685. Cd 37s 3d.;
Ohio 35s. 37s. White Corn 405. AS; Yellow 40s a
AS Beef and Pork in moderate request steady rates.
Bacon dull at IS decline Cheese slightly lower. Lard
dull; sales for spring delivery at 52s
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MISS BREMER AND MR.. GEORGE SUMNER
FROM rnx NEW YORK TIMES.


Miss BREMERs naose has led her to introduce into her
amusing but credulous volumes anecdotes which will
excite little surprise in the minds of those who know
any thing about the subjects Of them. Among others,
she asens upon GEORGE SUMNER story so utterly alb
surd that we should have taken upon ourselves
tralct it had it not been done completely in
other way We pubsha correspondence upon this sub
ject between Mr.. SUMNER and Mr.. DALLAS:
Mr. ,Sunaner 10 Mr.. Dallas.
NEW York, OCTOBER %, 1858.
My DEAR SrR; Will you allow to call your atten-
ton for moment to narrative in the first volume of
Miss BREMERs Homes IN The Neo World in which the
horess repeats incidents and conversations said to have
occurred between yourself and brother of CHARLES
SUMNER, who sought presentation to the Emperor OF
Russia.
Being the only brother of Charles Sumner who has
been in Russia, you will, think my inquring
how far the OF this narrative accord with
your recollection Of facts viii not myself characterize
this story, leaving that to be done by you
Ihaye the honor to be- dear sir obedent servant
GEO. SUMNER
a..
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Mr.. Dallas 10 Mr.. Sumner.

PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER 81 1858
Mr. DEAR SR: am glad you have written me the
note drawing my attention to the narrative Of Miss BRE
MER. You to st. Petersburgh as bearer of des-
patches from the American Government TO myself, then
Minister to Russia You brought several letters of
introduction from gentlemen of the highest distinction in
the United States, among whom well remember were
Mr.. FORSYTH, then Secretary of State, Mr.. BANCROFT
Mr. GREENE, and Judge STORY These letters made you
cordially welcome by myself and family, and most
fully justified by your intelligence, conversation, and
duct. These combined entitled you to what well
butte in every way to pleasure your residence
st. Petersburgh feel confident that you did not any
occasion ask Of me personal presentation to the En-
peror and certainly if you had asked it should with
pleasure have acceded to your request.
OF course, if at any time you deem it at all important
to notice ridiculous and absurd narrative, you
use this letter in such may to you pro-
per. Very truly, yours,
GEo. SUMNER, Esq. G. NJ. DALLAS.
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DISCOVERY OF SILVER OTHER MrSEs--It is stated
that silver mine has been recently discovered in Stany
county IN. CO. which is believed be immensely rich
The vein is said TO be three and half feet WIDE and has
thousands of sheets and Jumps Of silver oil through t.
II is estimated that the is worth from ST so to So for
every eight pounds but its value has yet to be fully
developed
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ONO ELEcTIoN.-Those who acquainted with the
State parties in hesrecent election in ohio are not
prised theresut The party lines noricty drawn
In the State the Mamie Law temperance question and
many other issues entered into the contest The Wings
appear TO have been generally the avowed friends Of
Prohbtory Liquor Law, and that fact is supposed TO
have contributed very materially to their defeat by a
plurality which is reported by telegraph to be thirty
forty thousand The result has thus exem pfed what
we have heretofore had occasion to soy that in all such
contests the Democrats will generally stick to the man OF
their party whether they agree with him on the temper
ance question not, while tho Wings will divide and
vote according 70 their sentiments.-.N Louis InhL
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FIESD CAUGuT.-As Germans were crossing the
track of the Indianapolis and Beefontaine Railroad on
Monday night they heard noise of iron falling the
track, and going towards the place met man named
Vincent Gray who had been put Of car They then
found rail thrown across the track This was about
ten feet east Of bridge gully often or twelve feet
deep and east OF this again iron crosse thrown
the track They removed the distractions and
Immediately afterwards the passenger train going west
thunderedby Therewas but step Of those
passengers and death Gray was arrested and committed
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Mr. j. d. JOHNSON Of Detroit being about to publish
Directory has made an enumeration Of the inhabitants
OF that city, which is stated to be the correct
taken According to this the population Of De-
troit at present is follows Males 1885, females
tramck suburbs Of the city, containing 1000 the aggre-
gate is increased to 43G This would show an increase
Of l3. 600 since 1850
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HE oEEAT WESTERN RArLRoAD.-The Great Western,
from the Niagara TO Detroit If the information before
US IN Ctca paper correct win be opened before the
cose OF me present year On this authority ii is stated
that the eastern division from Niagara Falls to Hamilton
wi ne opened Tor an excursion trip November lst,
ana that on the % instant the company will
.he running o. regular trains. The road from Hamilton
to the Grand river, distance Of TWENTY-FIVE miles as
wei as large portion Of the entire route is now
ready for USE but il is deemed the best course to defer
uarei Tor another month when the entire route will be
completed and il is believed that ly the srs 81 Deem
Der passengers will be carried over the whole line from
Niagara Falls 10 Detroi. i.
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NOVEMBER /, 1859.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-15
supnrs DEArH.-We announce this NOR


ming the sudden death of old lady, who has been
a, resident of Richmond for many years, and whose
quiet retired life, in by-gone days, were often the
subject of comment. We. aIlude to Mrs. Margaret
Fitzgerald, who resided e in a house on Main
street. between 2lst and I'd Streets owned by her
self On Tuesday her corpse was discovered, she hav
ing breathed her last alone, with friendly hand to
minister to the of one in the agones death.
Mrs. Fitzgerald as far we can learn left no chill
dren or kindred. She seems to have lived and died
by herself She was fupposed to be about 60 years of
age, and as have already stated leaves pro-
perty with none to claim it. Coroner Wicker held
inquest the dead body yesterday morning,
and the jury rendered their verdict, that she
to her death by the visitation of God Her remains
doubt properly cared for; and she has liv
ing relative whose eyes may this notice, any in
formation desired can be obtained by addressing q
letter to the Coroner of this city.
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FUNERAL Process N.-The "Young

FUNERAL Proc N.-The "YOung
Guard" under the command of Captain Richardson.
paraded yesterday afternoon to pay the last sad rites
to one of their departed members, Lieutenant Louis
Lottier The Guard" formed at their armory, cor
of 18th and Bank streets, and preceded by that
model of military bands, the "Arnlory," under the
lead of the accomplished Smith, marched down 18th
street Main, and down Main to the late residence
of Lieut.. Lottier, where they took the corpse in
charge and escorted it TO the Catholic Church, at
which place the funeral sermon was preached
They then escorted it from there to Hollywood
Cemetery" where it was appropriately inferred with
military honors
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SUNDAY ScHooLs-Being q decided ad-

vocate for Sabbath Schools, we always take great
pleasure in laying before readers every thing that
tends to increase their usefulness and exhibit their
prosperity and five could induce the Superinten-
dents of the various Schools to furnish with facts
like the following, we have not a shadow of doubt
that we could aid them in increasing the number of
their pupils. The Baptist Churches of this city held
their regular monthly concert of prayer for Sabbath
Schools at the Grace street Church, Monday eve
ming last, and addressed by the Rev. j. B. Jeter
From the report made at the time, find that the
average attendance at the four Schools much
less than usual owing the absence of teachers and
scholars from the city, which is generally the
in August and September. The Superintendent of
the first School reported 229 of the second, PIG; of
the third, 154 and the fourth Oregon Hill) 81
full average attendance. After prayer and singing,
and very interesting address by the Rev. B. Manly,
the meeting adjourned, to assemble again on the
cond Monday evening in October at the first Baptist
Church.