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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25
r,1,e Position of the Press.

We published an article lew Gays ago,
headed the Country Press" in which we
set forth some views as to the position which
editors ought to hold in reference to public
men and measures, and stated, that in our
view, perfect independence was the first ele-
ment of success in the publication of q paper.
The following article from the editorial CO
lumns ofthe New York Tribune, goes still fur
rther, and claims that the members of the
press stand as high in point ofintellect and ed
ucation, as the political characters who loom
up and look so great in our American hori-
zon. The press will thank Mr. Greeley Tor
the bold avowal of a fact which every man
of sense must have discovered long ago. 1t
is positively true, that the daily expenditure
of intellectual power and knowledge, by the
corps editorial in the Union, far exceeds that
which Congress can furnish when in full blast.
The men who write are often unknown, nor
do they care for that petty notoriety so dear
to the demagogue, or expect to be lauded in
asy Quarter, for each well turned period,
The Tribune is commenting upon the pro.
eeedings at recent celebration at Plymouth
Rock, and an article in the Plymouth paper in
relation thereto and thus discourses:
Prominent members of the Pilgrims Society
snee-ed at the Press We should like TO have their
names. We tell these prominent members who add
the sin of insoence TO ignorance that the Congress
the United States does not exhaust human wit and
learning. We remember when the Senate could
not produce single German, French, Spanish or Ita-
liam scholar and that il looked editor for the
translation of European State Papers which its is-
nornnce could not grasp. We tell these prominent
members, that the press of the country this mo-
ment contains more general knowledge and talent
than both Houses of Congress- that its discussions
as various as the whole range of science and art and
not confined to politics We tell them that the
members of the press produce many State Papers
as politicians and do not require TO be pulled all
the country for any and every little address they
make. in order TO get What in reason is there
letter superior the articles of the New York press
which are put forth without name, and without re-
quiring notice praise thereor hat is there in any
mans Grafton, at Plymouth, or any other recent
ton, that is better than the daily writing thrown off
at heat in our leading journals! The toadyng of
certain editors, who know not the dignity of their
calling, may eXalt the apex of praise any and every
fairly rounded sentence of Congressman or a Secre-
tary, whether it have a idea or whether the oc-
casion admit of any depth of discussion soldity
of treatment. But sick of such adulation.-
There is now disposition among the press to reduce
mere political to their proper level; to elevate
other thinkers and besides those on Capitol
Hill into celebrity, and TO show the world that they
TO climb into notice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25
CITY MILLS AND OTHER BRANDS,

Az BBLS. CUT HEARINGS; 344
Flu do MACKEREL; 26 kits TONGUES and
SOUNDS; 81 buckets do; 20 boxes Table GOLDFISH;
cargo of schr Sarah Halifax Nova Scotia inspecting
this morning; for sale from the wharf by
au IS JOHN III. CLAIBORNE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25
MAYO'S GUIDE AND FORM BOOK

2 w I-DI I iO-N'--J-h-u 'FOOO IIOCo11t
Eagle Square, has Just published new edition of
AlAYOS GUIDE TO MAGISTRATES, to which
has been added all the necessary FORMS for use, be-
ing adapted to the Code and Constitution of Vir
gina. This is work that should be in the hands of
every farmer and merchant, as well as the magis-
trates Price reduced to $3.50. eu Is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

MITCHELL'S CANDLES-50 boxes
WI Adamantine CANDLES receiving and for sale
by Tau 25l EDWIN WORKMAN l. co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

DOAR Mrs. COLEMAN, on
ID GRACE street. between 7th and 9th, has two very
desirable rooms suitable for families. She also
accoy,nodate several day bearders. au 25-3t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

/ OUISVILLE CURED SHOULDERS.
IL Is hhds, bright and handsome, landing and for
sale by
au3 JOHN H. CLAIBORNE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

ROPER & MURRAY, UNDERTA
KERs, Governor street, between Main and Franklin,
fe 28-ly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

"AY AND OATS.-50 bales Northern
200 bushels OATS, received and for sale by
sn pits j. l. +. CLENDlNING.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

THOMASTON AND WASHINGTON
Il LIME-250 tierces LIME, for sale by
au p EDWIN WORKMAN l. co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

DRIME PICKLING VINEGAR-And
Il assortment of Spices, for sale by
au25 X. NJ. BURTON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

DAINTED BUCKETS, BROOMS,
Il BASKETS, Cotton TWINE, LAMPWICK, &c.
For sale by iau PSI ELAN, SMITH l. co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

I OVERING'S SUGAR.-Fifty barrels
~ Crushed SUGAR, for sale by
au % EDWIN WORKMAN & co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

STUARTS SUGARS.-Loaf, Crushed,
~ Powdered and Coffee SUGARS in store, for
sale by TAU Isl EDWIN WORKMAN j. co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

DRESERVING SUGAR. On hand
l. large supply of Refined SUGARS, suitable for
preserving For sale low by
BASS l. WILHELM,
below City Hotel, next to VIM. Paimer's
an 24-ta
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-25

DURE CIDER VINEGAR-10 barrels
Il pure Cider VINEGAR, for pickling for sale by
the gallon or barrel, by
au Is ELAN, SMITH co.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Pink, green, blue, black and mode,
Silks.

Black, at $ii0. $LI5. Sl.2O: watered. at 81. So
fancy figured, at 97c ST. s110 Sll5. and SIPS: Flor
ence Silks all colors, GenghaDs, a: l2lc2Sc: Swiss
muslin. Victory lawn, JacOnet, Bard muslin, Embroi
dered Swiss, Capnet one piece superfne; White Demi
ty: French working cotton, linen floss.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
SundrieS.

Paper cOmbrcs all coloTs Irish linen: pillow case do
Russia linen Sheeting, ga, zoe; bleached sheeing
1914 and 1874: Table Diaper, Sd: Bleached Musns
Brown SheetYg, 4-4@8fc: SuperRne Al Ticking, 25c
Good 7.8, at lsc Cottonades and Dehims for Chill.
dren's wear, at l2c@2sc; "A Blays Linen.
A compete assortment of
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
PRICES OF ADMISSION.


gering TO drunksrd's hell and the bloat.
ed face and blood-shot eyes Of the proprie-
tor himself, reveal but too plainly that the
viper's fangs have been driven into his vi.
tails, and deadly virus is rapidly doing its
work.
We have lived all our days between the
two Mani rivers, and we could write
sketches of distilers that would fill vol
Iame, every one OF which would show that
the curse Of God was on their farms, their
bodies, their families, their souls. Go TO
the head waters of Mad River and follow
its meunderings till ii reaches the Big Miami,
and then trace that river to its junction
with the Ohio, and follow down the Ohio
10 "Lawrenceburg,"" Aurora" and arising
Sun" Then pass up the tributaries Of the
Miami -"W whitewater" "Pady's Rum"
|"lndian Creek" "Seven Mile" &C., &c,
and almost every mile you will find the
IdiIapidated walls Of an old distillery. In
some instances nothing remains but the
remnant Of the chimney, or few rotten
logs, or unsightly piles Of brick or stone.
Inquire after the former owners and occu-
pants, and in nine cases Ont of ten you will
find that they too have passed away, and
that the living members of their families
are fairly represented by the worthless and
charred remains OF the fathers dstiIIery.
So of the valley of the Little Miami and
its tributaries.
The distillery fires have not only wasted
the rich productions Of the earth, bat they
have consumed reputation, health and life.
If the same number of men had been bust
y engaged in poisoning these springs, rivu-
lets and rivers, one half the desolation
would not have been wrought. This would
have brought only physical suffering and
death, but there has arisen from these dis
tilleries moral miasma which has blighted,
blasted, polluted everything pure, lovely ex-
cellent and holy among men.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Berage DE LANES

Fashionable Styles 2Oc, 23c, CSC, and $780, for super
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
From the Ohio Temperance Organ.

"Th..fOr. shall they eat the fruit Of their OtCn
tray and be filled Uah their oDn devices"
E. B. was a distiller in Hamilton county,
Ohio; was for many years member of the
Legislature, and much respected. Before his
death drank hard, and his family were severe
" bitten By the "worm Of the still" One son
became a prominent county politician, after
wards Incorporate, and died OF mania potu.--
Two sons-in-aw, men Of talents and respecia-
.bily, died loathesoms druhkards; one OF them
breathcd hIs last in the commercial hospital
at Cincinnati-a paupeT. One son, still living,
n man of strong mind, but a miserable, driyel-
ling sOt.
Mr. C. owned large farm on the Great Mt
ami. about sixteen miles from Cincinnati. He
was an older in the Presbyterian Church, and
much esteemed. Contrary TO the advice Of his
pastor, he erected large dstillery; prosecuted
The business OF making whisky with great sue
cess, for several years; became fond of the
"cyiti.r;" gradually lost his standing in the
Church became bankrupt in property, and f.
nalya vagabond. His wife procured divorce,
his one happy family were scattered, and his
whisky rotted carcass Ieposes in Potters field
the burial place Of strangers.
The Messrs H., two brothers, came out from
New Jersey with abundant means, which they
irvestsd in an immense distillery on the Big
Miami, They were sober, respectable men,
ono of them contributing one hundred dollars
p.r 0nnum 10 the Methodist Church, the other
like sum TO the Presbyterian Church, in which
he had choice pew. The pious corn growers
in all the surrounding country thought they
were doing Gods service in selling their corn to
the brothers H. They had ample means and
unbounded credit. In less than ten years one
0g these brothers, in state of ntoxication, fell
unon the pavement and the fall produced con-
cr,.;on Of the brain, Of which he died. He
wa, dsposited in a coffin Of rough boards and
now sleeps in grave unmarked by single
siiak or stone. The other brother is n drunken
manner, and will doubtless, ere long, De tpm-
,bled into pauper's grave. Their families are
parted, decimdted, scattered.
X. was a prominent member OF the
Methodist Church; owned and conducted
. mammoth distilery on the Little Miami.
Several preachers in charge at different
times attempted to enforce the Wesleyan
rnle upon him, but his wealthy corn'grow-
inc Methodist fellow-members, who wanted
n home market for the product OF their
farms, managed in every case to secure an
acouittu. Finally there was so much said
and SO much printed about the Methodist
distiIler, that he quit the Church. He pre-
Sarred resigning his place in The sanctuary
4 his place in the distillery. He still lives
ina Messrs. G., the extensive Methodist
nrmers still pour the rich product Of theiI
I'M into his cauldronof death and sympa
~ with their prosecuted brother, who
sr been driven by fantasies from the fold
Msthodisn. The end is not yet. A
5lher, fascinated by the tempter is stag
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Cheepest and Best Writing Ink.

T T. BRITTINGHAM 4 BRO, are now manu-
IL featuring Black Writing Ink Of superior quail,
by, which they sell very cheap-th thirty cents dozen
cones, or five cents pint Steel pens may be loft
standing in this ink any length Of time without coTs'
ding.
+. SAT wholesale, they will sell it at $40 BAR
rel, AsneR'2othJ
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
EDrintS.

Merrimaek, Cocheco Phillip Aliens, Hamillon's
Lobe, ]. Dunnelps, American, Sprague, Globe, Man
which are Renowned for Eeegance of Style. 'FaSi
CoICrS' and durable, prices ranging from &c TO 10.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Silk Berages.

Most beautiful patterns and fashi enable styles, 33c
35c, 43c Satin, striped both ways, 55c plain. pink
blue and black 4oc fancy silk tissues soc; black, dc
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02

o" Therefor, shall they eat the fruit Of their our
uay and be filled ruth their otUn devices"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Flour! Flour! Flour!
ARENA Mill.

LEARNERS AND MERCHANTS coming to Hsr
Il nbal with the intention Of selling wheat and buy.
ing -four would do well to call and before sell
ing or purchasing elsewhere. Remember the big stone
Mill on Bird, between Main and Third streets. Give
us a call. a. s. ROBARDS g. SON.
W N. B. Our Flour is s)d nowhere else but 1.-THE
Mill. Every sack and barrel stranded with our name
mch2ldtr a.. S. RoBARDs & soN.n
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
GOODS.

BOUGHT BEFORE THE RISE!
THE LARGEST and the greatest assortment
l. Of goods ever brought to Hannibal, just now
received, and will be sold certain. The sub.
Soriber would particularly call the attention of
his wholesale customers to this fact, and all
persons coming to Hannibal to purchase goods
will find j. greatly to their advantage to call on
apr22-d-tf. 7. RSELMES.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Hosiery and Gloves:

French Embroidered Collars, Undersleeves, and L..
G. Handerche(s; Linen Handkerchief at Ice 10 40e;
Embroidered do, ,5o Silk Wells, at So Common,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Daguerreotypes Daguerreoty pes !!
W.P. PITTS,

y esident Daguerrean Artist, would simply re-
LII mind the citizens of Hannibal and surround
ing country that he is still taking pictures at his
Gallery on Main street, over Wilson's hardware
store, and would inform them, that from recent
additions to his stock, and his increased facilities,
he is now prepared TO take pictures in style
far superior to any heretofore taken in this city,
and at reduced prices. Call and examine.
ap25dtf.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Black and Red Ink.
Shoes and CATERS.

From the most common to The most tidy, the Latest
Styles Infants Soft Morocco: Youths, Boys and
Mems Calf Brogans.
liberal discount made to those bying to sell again.
The citizens OF Hannibal, and Marion and the adj
joining counties, are respectfully solicited TO
ination Of my stock on visiting the city Aater my
self that the style, elegance, durability and prices
the goods will meet the appreciation Of all.
~ REMEMBER THE FLAG SIGN, Bird street
Up Stairs. -rl .
ArT-22.dEwiy a. N. MOORE
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-02
Lawns.

Ops. from the celebrated factory of Hartmann, 100
30: Fancy Fashionable Bingham Lawn, 3jc: Painted
Jacpnet doc
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-15
An EHferHaE EaetOrt.

Somebody, to the writer of this unknown, tells
Joke that may be worth printing even after
making reasonable deduction for the risk of its
being old.
In a small town in one Of the counties of Ohio.
a stranger rode up to the door Of tavern and
having dismounted, ordered stall and oats for his
horse. A crowd of loaiers--that class of indie
pendent citizens who are never equal to decent
men except on election day--swarm about the
bar room door and steps, waiting to be invited up
to the counter. Among this crowd the stranger s
business was at once a subject Of iInpertinent
speculation. One fellow, more impudent than the
rest made free to inquire of the traveller what oc-
eupation he followed; to which the latter replied
that his business was secret for the present. but
that he would probably make it known before
leaving town.
Having spent day or two looking round, Wis
iting the places where whiskey was sold, and
making various inquiries as to the amount retail
ed The number of dogs kept by men, whose
children never went to school or had enough to
eat-after in short, making a complete mo- al in
ventory of the town, he concluded to leave, and
having mounted his horse was about to be off,
when his nquisitive friend urged on, by his asso-
ciates stepped ap and said; See here Captain you
promised to tell us your business before you left.
and we'd like to hear from you, on that point.H
Well-said the stranger~I am an agent for
the devil-I'm hunting location for h-l and
am glad I've found place where it will not
be necessary to remove the present inhabitantsW
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-15
HnTICE TO FEEALEa.

John Bulls SIrs rariila il Of the ersarE female
medicines IN existence In those uunseruUs cases
where the cnnsinon IL rhiiitfoi tho energy
j. iasscnel when ii;e efforts nature arc weak
deficient. pr0fuse al overErought. when the fcc
il pale and coorcs fhe strength ehla and Yielding re
spirit troubled aui depressed. fe helh broken. mind
shaken and consequently he happiness DESTROY ei. then
Bulls SarsnParilia q sovereign reu'eir. n assists
Nature in tc performance cf L+r Gu. braces the whole
system renevs felEansnFir te naFl eTeEs
ofstrIgtIo rrrzF Escst-. pure ant hsa7y
blood and infparH health ana happiness ladins-
GENERALLY, 70 slop ie of th. iirus .Guld
fir ess rucrrE. sa-e and nnIai piars-. among them.
than exists. -e.t would take the p-ce' NJ disease,
the rosy cheek would surrrri tie paii face; should
hare FniirE instead NJ tetrs. ord perhaps happy nng
life instead rf short rs irHsise. made miserable
BY continuous suffering anl af1crion. A tiat critical
period called the ..tuTn nr fe which IN rfrn attended
with much d1n-er Balls -sr-Apsria j. found n
mes. beneficial crt A ladies approaching hfs crisis
should he aprrl u this lact and a,a themselves of tlE
valuable medicine.
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-15

TEACH THE Wo1IEN TO SAvE.-There's the Sc
cret A saving woman at the head of family is
the very best savings bank ever yet established
one that receives deposits daily hourly, with no
costly machinery to manage it. The idea of saw
ing is pleasant one, and if the women7 would
imbibe it at once, they would cultivate and ad-
here to it; and thus many, when they Were not
aware of it, would be laying the foundation for
competence,a security in stormy time and shell
ter in rainy day. The woman Who sees to her
own house has large field to save in, and the
best way to make her comprehend it, is for her to
keep an account current of expenses. Probably
not one wife in ten has an idea of how much are
the expenses of herself or family. Where from
one to two thousand dollars are expended annual
ly, there is chance TO save something if the at
tempt is only made. Let the housewife take the
idea-act upon it, strive it. and she will save
many dollars-perhaps hundreds-when before
she thought it impossible. This is duty, not a
prompting OF avarice-a moral obligation that
rests upon all, upon "the women as well as the
men, but It'll duty, we are sorry to say, that is
cultivated very little, even among those who
preach the most and regard themselves as exam
piles in most matters. 'Teach the women TO
save,n is good enough maxim to be inserted in
the next edition of Poor Richards Almanac
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-15
B RlTT'S HOT.EL,
STAGE OEEECE.)

WASHING TON, ARKANSAS.
TNhe subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
i and the public, that he still conti@nes busi-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied HIM
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
modation of the travelling community. His house
is commodous, the well arranged for fam
lilies, and his table well supplied with the best
the market affords.
His stables are large, bountifully supplied with
provender, and attended by careful ostlers.
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part TO render comfortable all who NAV
be pleased to give him a call His charges will
be moderate.
GEO. o. BRITT.
Washington, Juiy 14th 1852. 27-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-15

HuMBoLpr on TABLE -MovING.-The SiIesian
Gazette published a letter addressed by Alexander
Won Humboldt to a friend who had applied for his
opinion upon the supposed magnetical phenomena
of table moving, which has been described in sew
eral journals. The veteran physicist remarks that
it is always easier to destroy false theory than
an inacurately appIehended fact He then ad-
verts to long series of pseudo scientific discov-
cries which have been made and exploded in the
course of his eighty-four years experience, and
advises the table movers ''to try their chaf upon
some younger birdn
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-15
COMPREHENSIVE.

TNHE undersigned having purchased the Dr-
u establishment Of Dr. r. r. Williams intet5
keeping general assortment Of Drugs Medicine.
Paints, Oils x Dye stuiIs
Our stock will he purchased under the personal
inspection Of DR.. FOSTER who will start East in
few days for that purpose.
We viii be enabled TO sell articles in our line
on better terms than they have ever been ote red III
this market, and we warrant every article sold
by rs to be pure and genuine,
Prescriptions put up and accurately compound
cd at any time day OF night
CHA'S 3. mitchell.
j. M. FOSTER.
Washington, Feb. 16. 1853. =
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-15
A Rogue Outyyftted.

4 curious incident occurred in London, not
long ago. in which a rascal was outwitted. a
bachelor gentleman, who was a very superior
draughtsman and caricaturist, was laid up in his
apartments with gout in both feet. He could not
move, but was wheeled in his chair in and out OF
his sitting-room. A wel-known vagabond, as
certaining the fact watched till his servant was
sent upon a message. The area door communi-
Gated with the Kitchen through which the vaga-
bond entered. and walked up stairs, where, as he
expected, he found the gentleman quite alone and
helples3.
Il am sorry to see you in such situation" said
the rogue; 7"you cannot move, and the servant Is
outn
The gentlemen started.
s'It is excessively careless to leave yourself so
exposed; Tor. behold the consequences! | take
the liberty of removing this watch and seals off
the table, and putting them in my own pocket
and as perceive your keys are here, shall un-
lock these drawers, and see what suits my pur-
pose"
aPray, help yourself,n replied the gentleman,
who was aware that he could do nothing to pre-
vent him.
The rogue did so, accordingly. He found the
plate in the board and many other things that
suited him; and in ten minutes, having made up
his bundle, he made the gentleman low bow
and decamped. But the gentleman had the use
of his hand, and had not been idle he had taken
an exact likeness of the thief with the pencil and
on the servants returning soon after, he despatch
ed him Immediately TO Bow street with the draw
ing, and an account of what had happened. The
likeness was SO good that the man was irnmedi-
ately identified by the runners, and was captured
before he had time to dispose Of single article.
He was brought to the gentleman two hours af-
terward. identified, the property on him sworn
9to and in six weeks was on his way to Botany
Bay.
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-15
Washington House.
WASHINGT TON ARKANSAS.
H. W. SMITH, Proprietor.

TIIE subscriber having purchased 1AEA
4 from the late proprietor Mr.. A. ::..gSs.
B. High that well known stand, the IisSsEa2
"WAsHrNGToN House," would re- - -
spectfully inform his friends and the travelling
community, that he is prepared with every thing
necessary for the accommodation of those who may
favor him with call. The establishment hav-
ing been furnished with entirely new furniture,
is now ready for the reception of visitors
The rooms are well arranged for families, and the
proprietor will spare no pains 70 render his guests
comfortable.
His stables are well provided with provender,
and Horses entrusted to his care will receive
strict attention. His charges will be moderate
H. w. SMITH
Washington, March 80, 1853 -