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The San francisco was insured in New York and Phla-
dephia for $500 0e9 which her value The cargo
board consisted wholly Of for the troops and
belonging to the United States government which were
not insured.
To the captains and Of the three relieving shps
though they simply discharged their duty the premises
scmething more than ordinary credit the case
extraordinary in the abors and hazards Of the
rescue Our aovernment set OF reciprocity and OF
sound policy should approve the gallant conduct Of the
relieving parties and especially of that genuine Jack Tar
and his crew Of the British ship Three Bells,
Of the conduct Of Captain Watkins the commander Of
the San Francisco the New York Tribune speaks in tie
following terms ofaamiratien
It s impossible to regard with any other feeling than
the WarmeHt admiration the conduct of Captain Watkins
and OF his oteers and indeed Of all board the Inflated
steamer There appears To have been no quaiing Ia tha
hour Of peril shrinking from the toll and sacrifice it
imposed, and seifshnees Landsman and seainsn
soldiers and sailors officers and men behaved heroicay
iaboed asduousy and endured patiently hopeful and
inspiring hope to the last Captain Watkins enjoyed an
enyisbls reputation as shipmaster before This new
trial OF his skill his presence of mind and his seIfre
nouncing fidelity will make him than ever esteemed
lie might we'll have claimed to return New York in the
Three Bells but he the last to leave the sinking shin
though that necessatad his voyage England Nor less
noble was the conduct of Captain Creighton of the Three
Bells and his friendly that England or any
other country might we'll be proud o-aud also that OF
the captain and of the Antarctic the vessel that
now bearing to Liverpool large number Of the saved
The captain Of the bark KHby also deserves
tion for the aid he rendered,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

APPOINTMENTS PREsIpESr-By and Nth III. adpe
and consent Of the SelasWilam Crosby, of Ohio to be
Consul of the United States fer the port Tacahuano
in Chilli Thomas Rainey, of New York to be Consul of
the United States for the Republic of Bolivia
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

A REMARKABLE PAssasE-The yacht schooner Pride of
the Seas of New York. made the trip from that port TO
Melbourne in eghty-six days. Her passage from the
Cape to Melbourne two days the shortest of any on
record.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

1t is said that one of the most distinguished
physicians of New England ascribes the fearful
OF cases OF Paralysis the of stoves in close rooms
particularly in sleeping apartments
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

The anniversary of the birthday of Daniel
Webster was observed by the Massachusetts, Webster
association at Boston, the 18th instant There WAS
dinner at the Revere House, the occasion.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

Ihere are seventeen members of the present
Senate of Massachusetts in favor of the ~
the Maine liquor law and twenty three in favor of its
peal - 80 ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

Another California steamship, called the ori-
zsoa OF $500 tons, built by Rowland Aspinwai was
launched at New York on the lIth vs."
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

I. H. skillman, a New York merchant. has
recovered 5000 damages from Davis Moore, stage pro-
prietors of Vernon Wis for the breaking of an arm by
the upsetting of one of their coaches in 1850.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

Mr. +. Foresti, upon whom appointment of
by the Government at Turin 49, SIN
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

The name of Smith is ut a discount in New
York member of the is in the Legislature O.
that State
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

The GuMsERLANp.-The Nashville American of the
10th inst. reports heavy rise in the Cumberland
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

On the 18th three men named William, James
aud Michael Lynch belonging the Brooklyn Navy Yard
we're drowned III the East River by the upsetting Of
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th inst. SAYS:
We gratitied to learn that the venerable Thonas
Ritehe is much better He has been seriously ILL., but is
now eonyalescent.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

Jenny Lind's baby, in which all creation
takes an interest begins to manifest sgns of musical
paeity. So says the Musical Worll
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

ohas. NJ Thurston, . distinguished lawyer of
Louisville. died on the Tth inst
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

The Trinity Advocate nominates for President
In 1856 Gen. j. c. Fremont, of California
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

An Italian, who was jealous Of his pretty
wife shot himself in New York, on the 18th inst
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

There are eleven daily newspapers in San
Francisco.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23
Interesting About Newspapers.

They manage things strangely about news
papers in London, and by reason of this man
agement get the Times daily, for little or moth.
ing. The naodus operanai is thus described ::
fou subscribe at newspaper hall for it to be
lett for you at nine o'clock-for, say one hour
Punctually at ten. the person Of whom you hire
it calls, and furnishes the same number to some
other customer who wants it at that hour.
At eleven o'clock. another gets it, and SO on,
frequently until twelve or one, and even as late
as two P. N. You can have it furnished thus
by the week, month, quarter or year. It is
left promptly at the hour bargained for, and
you must expect to give it up on Sc sight call %
Perhaps you are in the middle of the Paris
correspondence, or the debates, or late foreign
intelligence. 1t makes no difference you
must stop when your hour is out, or buy an
extra copy.
After the city readers are through with the
sheet, 1t is mailed off to the country. You are
forbidden to cut the paper, and If it becomes
defaeed must pay for it. In Liverpool, well to-
do people will club for one copy of the daily
Times, and phlegmatic John Bull will read
the paper the day after his neighbor, for We ars,
perfectly satisfied to exist one day behind the
times.
In America every man has, or ought to hap E,
MS own paper. 1t must come to him fresh and
untouched. He reads it thoroughly, and it be-
eofaieo Pait Va IlS existence. lie talks about
it, spreads the news, and is proud of its success.
Thus fair field Of competition is created. A
paper OF merit and enterprise is sure of success,
for every subscriber is living, talking, walk
ing advertisement and special agent
"a man never values paper he gets for moth
ing. There is something in the fact of having
paid for it which gives it particular attraction
in his eyes. He regards it as his property,
and looks upon the editor as merely person
managing his {the subscriber'is) business
There is great deal in the well known face
Of paper; a man who is devoted to journal
which he has read for years ceases to prize it il
the proprietor changes its appearance.
The editor himself may die or change; ths
original proprietors may pass away, but til,
paper itself is still taken its sentiments re
eeiyed; its words listened to, and its news re
ai, lied on, on. A paper with only q thousand sub
scribers has more power than ten thousan.
men. The London Times can revolutionize Eu
rope The throne of England is at the mere,
Of Its power. In the UniteGt States, no on
paper has such sway, but any paper, howeve
obscure, fin the right, can cru. ii any influence
however powerful, if in the wro ng.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23


GARIBALDI. The name of Ga,ribaldi, whose
deeds during the siege of Rome were so famous,
IS once more familiar in mems mouths, as if,
while storms are gathering in the horizon,
great nomenelatures carried with them some
strange charm. The poor, and most unoues-
tlonably brave, fellow appears, since he left the
gates OF the Eternal City, to- have led life OF
romantic hardship It seerns that after the
siege he collected some four or five thousand
followers, and attempted to fight his way to the
Adrlatic, thus hoping, by setl, to re ach Venice,
where still fingered the last ray of Italian in
dependence. Watched and dogged by the Aus
trlans, he contriyed to make his Way to the
little republic of San Marino, where m, any of
his followers resigned their arms, the republic
engaging to make terms for them with the u.s.
trlans Terms were made only to be broken
The men were rendered prisoners, many of them
shot, others fogged and sent to NJ antua, Carl
baldi himself. with about 800 folio Wers, reached
the shore, and, by the aid of some fishing boatss
made for Venice. The night befriended them,
but as morning dawned, the wind fell and two
Austrian steamers were seen. Escape was
scarcely possible; some of the boats were taken,
others sank; only two reached Rennini, in one
of which were Garibaldi and his wife whom
no entreaties could induce to leave her. husband
The little band separated for better protection,
but the fatigue and sickness of Garibaldi's wife
compelled him to ask for water ut the door of a
PEASANTS cottage; his request was granted, but
while he lifted the dranght to her lips she ex-
plred. Both he and the remnant of his band
were then hunted through the forest like wild
beasts, and few survived to tell the tale Carl
baldl himself, under innumerable diseuises,
found his way through the Austrians, and
hnally arrived at Genoa, the place of his birth,
and from thence escaped to the United States
Correspondence N I. Herald
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23
STEAMSHIPS-SHIPS.
GALYESTOM.

Will leave FRIDAY January ~, At 8 O'Clock AM
ENOR GALVESTON, ,INDIANoIA ,PORT ..zETzEA
II LAVACA and MATAGoEDA BAY-Regulsrs sssSSlMlkAssSs
Neworana and Texas u g. Mail
The new and magnificent seamHblp PERSEVERANCE, j. Y
La"e commander, VIII lenve Bglt trade
as are all the vessel' In this ine solid floor
douby iron braeed nhy medium
Freight for ndianoa and will be
ject ogheage Matgorda Bay) charge For sgbt
passage, having elegant apply
HARRIS & MORGAN, foot Of Julia street
u-..,, opposite the Steamship Landing,
~ This line having established ito Pilot Gnyno Bar
IA VI w
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

G0GNAC--10 half and IS quarter pipes
Poulney half pipes Martel pipes haret sO5
In store and for sale by f. W. G0ELEf Common '
dag ounnsits tIba.I.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

ElNE WATCHES, JEWELRY AND 6aq
m SILVERW ARE, &TTM
Call at MELVILLE CO.'S Wholesale House No y, -4 ~,
SanP "a Sr At the Retail Stores NO. 90 CANAL II ST
GtAtLES streete, il Of WATCHES
ELRY, OF SILvERWARE, ~ 'N'' MICH 'l"
Diamond BROOCHES, EAR RINGS, or ORNAMENTS;
9 Guard FOB and Vest CHAINS Ladies' Guard or Chatsane
iFilagree or plain sets of EAR RINGS and PINS
Mourning Brooches for Hair CuH Pins and Clssnz
% GP9on' aaes Silver Cups eoblets
d Csit and Aln's Pist1ls; Silver
Gold Masonic Alafks French Ens and Yankee
Gall makes.1 49, s e-u isaei's, tases'
B-1he best WoRKMEN engaged to Repair Watches,
Clicks, Ieweiry and Spectacles. - Nt" ""'stis''
our work warranted well the refunded Don't
have good article. 49, ~ e AZ dIa n 81 suu
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

EgORTER, ALE AND CHAMPAGNE CIDER
in boes barels oaks, wholesale or retail bv
ian92 tt L. II. HEDGES & co. "a t;Tavis1, a2,sat
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

RTEW BASIN SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
l EACToRY-SAWIEG, TURNING AND FLAMING MILL
Iahogsny, Walnut Cedar Oak Ash Poplar Cypress
Awning Posts and Meudugs of description. Also and
Pensacola Fire Brick Saud Lms Cmsnt Orders
Factory, s
opposite the NeSB Basin, A, BLANC.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

a /. MIC H 0 LAS EXCHANG E.
NJ The proprietor Of the St Nicholas inform his feuds
and the public generally that be during summer entirely re-
and returnshed the above popular
been and handsomely decorated large
The biadIoom Of the ST. Nicholas the largest and most
elegant n the city, provided with superior
will Always be running varied
and superior Of
n26 6m THOMAS z, NICHOLS ptnnrie.or
& T.. CHARLES BILLIARD ROOM.
~ Under the ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
me large, airy and convenient the
hitherto devoted to BILLIARD have been during he pa
Summer entirely refted TABLES which are Of he s
IN, n,naacare, have been thoroughly repaired.
has been spared popular and
place Ct amusement worthy fits past patronage.
ne6 em A. W. MERRIAM.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

ESOR LIVERPOOL-Th new Amer ssssFSS,
n lean clipper ship WESTERN CONTINENT, S8lAx,S
Gaptatn Higgins having her engaged,
dlepatch, For balance Of freight Apply
d2S GTFFNEY x LOWELL, lie Common ereet
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

4 ASHAMPAGNE-142 baskets Anchor, La
Amazon Great Western and Star landing ship Unicorn
and bark Morning Star, and for sale by
ns EN-. DALEY So TchOupitOulas street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23
VER.f CRUZ.


- VIII leave WEDNESDAY, February s, at O'Clock NJ
ENOR VERA CRUZ-U. s. Mail Line .cgGgas
fn The new and magnificent steamship TEXAS
nt oeIthenl henry flace commander will VeaCMs
SO aoo7e punctuElyr carrying the U. s, Mails. " ~
.-Rhtsn OF PhssaEs....
b!e'tase and found sSs
goods, per cubic cams
foIreight or pa7ssge having accommodates 70 CABIN
hnu hteeIage passengers, apply
HARRIS d MORGAN, foot Of Jun street
tn.- opposite the Steamship Landing,
Passengers must provide with passp1ra rom tb
Mexican Consul ~ ~ PN'"PV''' IN s"e
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

@'OR LlVERPOOL.-The fast sailing IN
British ship WIN. PTRRIE, csItnin Thompson $aASKk $AkK
WI nave immediate oispa For bannrs o freight. apply
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

NETHITE LEAD-In 25, SO, 100 and 800
Ii kegs from the Atlantic, Unon Brooklyn Pacific Ulster
and saugertes White Lead Co.'s, and for sale by ~
isniO A. DELAGRAYE Il co. II MaRnxine at
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

4tHAMPAGNE-Now 4 landing, I2O boxes
~ FLEuR DE SILERY JRcquesaon brand eqpa 10 anr
thing the United States which, with good assortment of VINES
and 4uora, to be surpassed in this
d9l SEWEIL L, TAYLOR. No Is PdvaI 49,,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

EISOR RLIVERP00L-Th A fast sail kssaaN
H. ing American ship AFRICA, Captain Jordan having
neary all her engaged, will havo Dispatch Fo
balance sffreight apply to
II. V. BAXTER, 95 Carondelet street
d9s orto CHENEY & LOWELL ia CnnmonIst
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

ESOR LlVERP00L--Th A fast sail siseN
N ing British ship LOUISA, Captain Scott
GlFFNEY A IoVEfJ f,n,n,,nnn .,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

I ARD-200 tierces and barrels, landing ex
u A steamboat suana, fer ssle by
JAMS J.H. 6ULFoRD CO., 81 Bank Place.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

GOAL! COAL!!-The undersigned informs
~ his friends aad customers that he has taken
street the OF Camp the sale Coal and will keep
eanty hand the Lest quality Of PITTSBURGH ANTHRACITE
cradle free of oaIBge.
Pittsburgh Coal up easks kept constantly on
hand. Orders received the office depo 27 Camp
street, will be punrualy attended to.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

"AY-400 bales prime Eastern Hay, landing
gor, apply Captain on
b0aTi, Post 81, First District. J. p WHITNEY Co,
r. dli 81 Camp street,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

STAR planning MILL, corner of Hercules
~ and Caiope Streets keeps constantly general
ne9t o. DRESSED FLOORING CEILING WEATHER BOARDS
" '' - ' "'es' h''ieo'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23
LIVERPOOL.

E'ok LlVERPOOL.-Th new and fast a;ssS
n shlug ship BEE Captain Kehum having mari NJ tSAIs
her cargo engaged, will have quick dispatch aauce o sn
jan2l III AStRamCE b r,o 20 C, cLo.........
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23
ELoUR-2O00 bbls, superfne st. Louis for
n sale, 10 arrive by .

HSINE CLARET-70 cases of superior Paul
d A' 'f 'AiS B. WINSTON a1 Commercial Place.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

ALLsOPPs' INDIA PALE AT

THIS ALE celebrated throughout valuable
from aduerstton composed only Of Hons
ia.t ana Matef oreed by Aiessa SAMUEL ALLs0PP son
buon upon irRnis the first
by tian9i iy1 CHIFFON TmportaT 81 tsyecaT $50
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23
BALTIMORE.

HSOR BALTlMORE.-The A l fast sail -
N ing packet bark JOHN PARKER, Geo Williams fAAf1
hayng large portion of her will 4li-k
dispatch For balance Of freight passage, apply
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

NJ SPLIT PEAS-s0 half barrels;
TALLoW CANDCES-l09 boxes GS:
AIE-l01 barrels Western;
FULTON MARKET BEEF-5e half barrela.
WHITE BEASS-50 barrels
CHEESE-500 boxes Blue Grass Dairy:
BUrTER-l0O0 packages Western; -
800 irkins Goshen;
sCtIEDAM sCHSAPs-l0O boxes pnts and quarts
In store and for asle by a. b. GRIEF Il co
d4 40 and 10 oia Tansso
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

FOR LIVERpO0L.-Th new Ameri IN
can eiPP'n 'hip BOSTON LIGHT, Captain Smith
hsiiy ~ engaged will Aeh.
For freight of 100 bales Cotton. apply 10 '
an9 or to GEO w HySSos "a ron. ~ 'fee'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

ESOR RPORTSMOUTH-Pa Passage only IN
II The sailing ship OTOMOCO, Capt Howes 49,
having all engaged will have immediate dispatch pas
sage only, apply to the Captain on board,
J. p. WHITNEY d co. 81 lret
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

RNOR LIVERPOOL.-Th A 1 Ameri- at5S,
can clipper snp MARINER, Captain Barker hav ne
Ieher part o. hef cargo engaged, will have 6isy
For freight OF 400 bales Cotton apply
lan4l GlFFNEYa LOWELL. lis Common a,r.st
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

ESOR IVERPOOL.-( Takes no Corn ~
49,, The new American eippor ahp OCEAN SAAAfS
CilEF Captain Cnrlng 10 now loading, and will have
patch For freight of 500 bale1 Cotton, apply to
]. r. WHITNEY Il Co. 81 Camp at
NJ Cuitai In hanrl
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

ES0R GLASGOW.-Th A at Lloyd's Nh
Il fast sailing British lark CALIFORNIA, Captain &hkA
Fowler loading and will have quck Dispatch heavy
GEO. ARNOLD HOLT. 90 Caroldelet s
ortoJ P. WHITNEY a co. 81 Camp st. "
fB For passage, apply to the Captain on board. jrn7
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

EOR LIyERPOOL.--The A / Amer IN
u lean ship NEW ENGLAND, Isaac Orr, master, EsHSS
having most Of her engaged, will have quick dispatch
balance freight Paago hagns superior apply
GEO W. HYSSON. so Camp street
da0 c.. MEEKER Co. GrayIer stIept
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

EOR LIVERPOOL.-The A / British IN
III ship PEMBERTON, Captain Chapman having SIAlEEfS
part of her cargo engaged will meet with dispatch
ds0 "rr'' " T. r. AsuRpIDcr & 70 ke c, r,,,ou,.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

HNOR RENT-Several desirable offices in 49,
~ The huldng occupied by the C.mu H
sreetand Commercial Alley. j. p WHITNEY i "a -
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GENOA.

EyoR GENoA.-The fine A / bark ,,sEss
u LOUISA BLISS Cap ain Hilsh having nearly al Sf
her engaged will have quick Dispatch For balance
having good accommodations, apply board to
jsnll B0GERT, WILLIAMS & CO. 10 Camp ST.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

HSOR LIVERPOOL-Th new Amer st5S
loan clipper shp BOSTON Light, Capt. Smith }SAkS
having nearly all her will
For balance Of freight. Apply
GlFFNEY LOWELL, I1s Common street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-01-23

ESOR LIVERPOOL Takes no Corn. IN
Thenew Al American clipper ship GERMANICUs $3.50
Captain Fat loading will immediate dpa,cI o
freight Of $50 bales Cotton, apply 70
j. p. WHITNEY & CO., 6l Camp at
passage, apply To the Captain IN board,
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-06-27
Randolph and the Bible.

Not the least valuable part Of Senator Ben
toms big book (aS George Ill would have
called it, is his "reminiscences of cotcmpora-
rics, famous in their day and generation.
We have heard an anccIotc of John Ran
.lolph of Roanoke, that when speeches. upon
his dcath-bcd he wrote upon a card with a
pencil. in trcmulous hand, remorsc,'' and
beckoning to a friend in the room, placed his
finger Oh the word But Mr.. Benton tells a
more cheering story.
JoIa. Randolph. he says. had religious i'm
pres,ions and II vein Of piety which showed
itself more in private than in external obScrva-
lions. lie was habitual in his rcvcrcntial re-
gard for the divinity of religion; and one of
his beautiful expressions was, that. III woman
had lost us paradise. she had gained us hcav-
en- The Bible and Shakespeare were. in his
latter years. his constant companors-trayel-
ing with him on the road--remaining with
him in the chamber. The last time saw him
fin that last visit to Washington, after his re-
.urn from the Russian mission, and when lie
was in full view of dcath,) | heard him read a
chapter in Revelations (of the opening Of the
and delivery. ard such depth of pathos, that
felt as if | had never heard the chapter read
before. When lie had got to the end of the
cecuirc of the sixth seal. he stopped reading,
laid his book (opcn at the place. on his breast,
as he Law on his bed, and began a discourse
upon the beauty and simplicity of the Scriptu-
raj writings, compared to which he considered
I'll human compositions vain and empty
Going over the images presented by the open
ing of the seals, he avcrrcd that their divinity
was in their sub,imity--that no human power
could take the same images and inspire the
same awe and terror and sink ourselves into
nothingncss in the presence Of the wrath Of
the lamb''-that he wanted no proof of their
divine origin bat the sublime feelings which
they inspired.