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The Richmond Enquirer Of Monday con-
tains biographical sketch Of the life Of this
gentleman. He was the father Of the present
editor, and the founder Of the paper, in May,
1904. For forty-one years he was its principal
conductor during which time he, perhaps, did
more to manufacture the public opinion Of the
State Of Virginia, than even the ablest Of tho
four Presidents Including John Tyler whom
she gave to the nation during that period. Dir.
Richie possessed in remarkable degree the
political energy and enthusiasm for which the
Virginia politicians have been distinguished I;
and it was this trait, rather than any remark
able powers Of mind, or skill in composition,
which was the secret of his success
la 1s45 he gave up the Enquirer to bis sons,
and came to this city, for the purpose Of con-
Quoting the cficial organ Of MIR. Folks Ad-
ministration. He continued to edit the Union
until the election Of Gen. Pierce to The Presi-
dency.
Mr. Richie always bore the reputation Of
an honorable gentleman, and is said to have
been distinguished for tho social virtues. Few
fut0 u-ft uVbt i1Oho w ttCt1to vic csoh11A1 VI
the editorial character.
IL is to be regretted that his biographor has
not thought proper TO allude to the most hon.
orabIo episode in the life Of Mr.. Richie. We
alludc to his bold and manly advocacy Of
Emancipation, ia 1872, while the subject
was undergoing discussion in tho Legislature.
He had the honor Of being denounced as sn
Anti-Slavery agitator, by the shareholders, at
thor public meetings in the interior counties;
which charge Mr.. Richie bravely repealed,
with argument and ridiculc and fought to the
end Of the legislative controversy on the side
of Freedom. He only yielded, at last, 10 an
apparent necessity, and without the slightest
change Of his opinions. We are not aware
that bis opinions on this subject ever under
went change as to the abstract merits Of Sla-
very, although circumstances gradually drew
him into the ranks Of the Southern Pro Sla-
very party. He was, however, never ultra in
his Southern proclivities, but always counseled
moderation. Peace 10 his ashes q.
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chipcn mustn't know what he's after. Wnat
would this yer da'ter of yoorn say II she
kpowed?n
Martin shook his head, wrung his hands, and
buried his face in them, leaning his elbows on
the table 80
q see see,o murmured Zach. Then ensued
a pause. which Zach broke. sold man, he
said, seams you give this yer consarn the 60
by ? cane you give it up?D
Martin started, and, as if suddenly inspired
with new energy exclaimed: What give up
a discovery that has cost me 30 many years o.
anxious toll 50 much Investigation; and that
have demonstrated to be true in principle and
sound in practice? That has cost mo fortune
edribbled away? In the pursuit Of which, !
have been restrained by no considerations OF
position, family, happiness health, even saliva
ton ? That has been my dream by day, and
haunted mo like phantom at night! Ihas
has absorbed my intellect and eaten out my
existence2 Give it up? Give up that which
is now my only hope; to which ! cling with
the infatuaticn OF, what may seem 20 you 70
be, deapair. but which is only the infatuation
Of conviction that am right; to the success
full application of which look forward as the
sole means of enabling me to restore to my
Lisette the fortune left her by her dying moth
err? Give it up now? can sink no lower
| am lost to society, and even almost to myself,
for feel and know that | am not the same
Give it upa No! 1t is certain look you, it
Is here, here Y and he struck his forehead with
his clenched hand. aThis conviction alone
sustains me in the terrible struggle am con-
demned, like one Of the damned, to maintain
against my better nature, and which Is daily,
hourly, momently, breaking me up, body and
soul No! will not give it up. cannot.
would not if could, now"
REMAINDER OF CHAP. XIII TOMORROW
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pRo-sLAvERY TACTICS.

Certain Southern newspapers are in the
habit Of catching up partial and often utterly
false statements, purporting to be taken from
the Census returns, upon which they build the
most airy and untenable castles Of sectional
pride and vanity. But when the falsehoods
Of these statements are exposed, and the absurd
differences drawn from them turned to ridicule,
the champions Of Slavery have the discretion
to say no more about the matter. Confident
that their readers will never see the Anti-Sla-
very papers, they feel perfectly assured that
their manufactured statistics will never be ex-
posed to the contempt of their readers. This
is some consolation in defeat, at any rate.
It is a maxim, that honesty is the best pol
icy;n and we have an abiding conviction that
Southern men will come to see that truth is
better than error, even in reference to the
workings Of the Slavery system. We were
much gratifed to point to the fact, few days
ago, that the Virginisns, in order to arouse
the public to the Importance Of industrial en-
terprises, had found it necessary to abandon
and to expose the false statements and false
principles of political economy which Elwood
Fisher, some five years ago, instilled into their
minds May we not hope that similar con-
tingency may induce them to abandon other
false representations which they have recently
attempted to palm off upon the public? We
allude to the grossly false and utterly inbound
cd criminal statistics which recently went the
rounds Of Southern newspapers, and which
we have shown up in their true light.
We refer, also, to the partial, and therefore
essentially false church statistics, which we have
also set before the publicin their true light Cam
not the chivalrous Enquirer and the philosophi-
cal Examiner look the truth in the face Are
they afraid to cot the plain facts before their
readers? They and other Southern writer's
doubtless believed that they we're building on
q foundation Of fact when they asserted the
moral superiority of the South, as attested by
criminal and church statistics; but now that
we have swept away the basis on which they
rested, they are compelled by every obligation
Of csndor to make the acknowledgment and
place tho whole truth before their readers.
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WASHINGTON, ID. C.
FRIDAY, JULY 80, 1854.
CONGRESS-.

A resolution calling for information in re-
gard to the San Juan barbarity was adopted
by the Senate to day; that body refused to con-
slider the Texas Navy Incorporation bill; and
the River and Harbor bill was taken up and
considered.
In the House, Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois,
was excused from further service on the special
committee to investigate legislative frauds in
that body ! the Post Office Route bill was pass
ed; resolution of inquiry in relation to the
destruction of San Juan was adopted !; the army
bill was passed in an improved fern; and a
motion by Mr.. Eliot to suspend the rules to
admit Of the introduction Of bill to repeal
the Fugitive Slave Law, was defeated-45 to
100
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Iova.--A meeting of the citizens Of DUBUQUE
county was held at Burlington, July is, Col
Isaac LETTER presiding. Resolutions were adopt
cd strongly condemning the Nebraska perfdy.
The Burlington Daily Telegraph Dem speaks
highly of this meeting and says:
cable and eloquent speeches were mado on
the occasion by Messrs White Calkins Graft
Croker, and others Mr. White did himself
special credit His speech was marked by
great ability, and was listened to with undivi-
ded attention. Almost every sentence uttered
by himself, as well as by all the other speak
ers was received with loud applsuse--an I'M
mistakable sign that the people arc of one
voice, and that they have entered upon the
present step with zeal which looks to nothing
but success
A similar demonstration came OF in Wash
ington county, July l, whore the people with
out distinction OF party united in the nomina-
ton Of candidates for county officers, and pass
ed resolutions denouncipg the Democratic del
egaticn from Iowa in Congress, for voting for
the Kansas Nebraska BILL
Wisconsin.-Tho Sheboygan Nieuwsbodc, 9
Holland Dutch paper, and Democratic in pol
itics speaks quite favorably of tho Anti Ne
braska State Convention at Madison, on the
l3th instant and commends its platform as one
upon which all lovers OF Freedom and baters of
Slavery and Oppression can rally The Nisuws-
bose, in previous number, said it had wit
messed enough Of the action of President
Picrcsa administration to satisfy it Of its insin-
certify and blind devotion to the slave power,
and declared that it would no longer be tram
melted by party, but should support such prin-
ciples MS it thought right, and best adapted to
promote the welfare Ct humanity.
OAio-The Bay City Daily Mirror (San-
dusky) il thorough Democratic paper edited
by the Hon. Joseph Cable, ex-M ca bit ia
not willing TO swallow the Nebraska swindle.
In the seventh district the Zenia Torchhght
hopes Aaron Harlan will be nominated by the
people for reelection to Congress, by ecclana-
ton, and without the formality of Conven-
ton.
The Nebraska bill is based upon the great
Democratic idea Of popular sovereignty, OF
leaving tie question of Freedom or Slavery
with tho people of the Territories. Gin Inq
How much popular sovereignty is deposited
with the people Of Territories may be egtimated
from the fact that President, controlled by
Shareholders, chooses the Governor, bench Of
Judges Marshals, Treasurer, Auditor, end, in
short, fills almost every Office; the House Of
Delegates is overshadowcd by the Governors
veto. Such sovereignty y may be popular
with the slsve-breeders, bat it is dastardly
insult to the real eovereigns, and q Northern
editor who would pass suoh counterfeit Democ-
racy upon the people deserves the execration
and loathing Of all honest men.
Concord, (N. H) Independent Democrat.
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From the Louisville Journal

al have understood that Mr.. Douglass house
has been Thunderstorm lately; but that he
wasn't at home. BIT haze no doubt God III.
mighty scas feeling for him 4"
The Indianapolis Sentinel gave this as pas
sage from Colonel Lanes speech at the recent
State Convention of Indiana, and other papers
have consequently denounced Col. L. for bias
phemy. We had no doubt, when we saw the
passage, of its being fabrication, and SO il
turns out to DO. The Indiana State Journal
says that Col Lanes remarks were as follows
"The newspapers inform us that the house
Of this arbitrator to Freedom has recently
been stricken by lightning. In view Of the
enormity of his offence, he Uane) did not won
der at it. Douglas was not however, at home.
No doubt the lightning was feeling for him,
but did not find him.
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AT tho residence of his son-in-law, General
Waddy Thompson, in Greenville, on the 2lst
ultimo, Col. JOHN d. JONES, Of Wilmington, N
Carolina. The deceased was the son Of Major
David Jones, who served with distinction in the
war Of the Revolution.
At Opelousas, Louisiana, on the l4th inst,
after lingering illness, Judge JOHN MCLEAN,
Of New York.
At Warrenton Springs, on Wednesday, the
26th inst, NEAL, infant son Of DIR. c. and
Fannie r. Boyle, aged 10 months and 10 days.
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lBY HOUSES PRINTING TELEGRAPH /
rELEGRAPnIC CORRESPONDENCE

FOR DAILY NATIONAL ERA.

BALTIMORE. July 2s.--Flour is dull, and
prices nominal at previous rates We have no
particular change TO notice in wheat and corn,
both Of which are active, 10000 bushels Of
each being offered this morning
IL is rumored in town, that the cholera has
made its appearance at the aims house situated
three miles out Of Baltimore.
The rsmors in circulation, Of several recent
failures Of Influential Baltimore merchants,
are totally unfounded.
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WASHINGTON, July 26-Propoeals have been
made TO purchase all Russian America, and
the British Island of Vancouver. Tho first
object will certainly be cffccted-tho last prob
ably. The Administration i eagerly pursuing
project for the annexation Of all the British
American Provinces by purchase and CONNER
cal treaties.-Phila. North Amer.
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From Men York.

NEW YoRK, July 2s.--There have been four
deaths by cholera at Franklin and one at Mott
Street Hospital, since yesterday. Twenty-four
cases are remaining. Number discharged, four.
Cholera continues at New York, Buffalo and
Albany.
The -four market is dull. Cotton has de-
clined. Stocks are dull and depressed. !.
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10 Two deserters from the English army
at Halifax, who, before they left, broke into
the Queens treasury and robbed it Of about
seven hundred mill dollars, were arrested in
New York yesterday, and most Of the money
recovered. Under the Ashburton treaty, they
will be sent back, and probably be shot. Their
names are Uriah Pricker and Thomas Casey.
10 Cassius M. Clay, it is said, has been
doing good work through Illinois, and at a
few points in Iowa. He has everywhere won
attention, and made the impression due to
his honesty, bis franknoss, courage, and devo-
ton 10 liberty.
~ EIbridge Gerry Austin, q citizen Of
San Francisco, California, who has been sto;
ping at Nahant, died suddenly at that place
on the 25th.
~ Telegraphio dispatches from Quebec
announce the death there on Monday, by cbol-
era, Of Col. Hogarth, commanding the 26th
regiment Of British infantry.
~ Il Is said that conspiracy has lately
been discovered at Vera Cruz, and that there
were several arrests.
Treaty WITH RUssIA-We observed some
DAYS ago, with pleasure, an article in the official
paper, intimating that an additional treaty had
been, or was about to be, concluded between
M. de Stmckl Russian Charge d'Afaires at
Washington, and our Government; and we
casually learned, from reliable authority, that
one of it's stipulations and a very important
ono, was the solemn recognition Of the great
principle Of the freedom Of the seos-that is,
that free ships make free goods. We now learn
automatically that this treaty, which we fad
was concluded On Saturday last, was commu.
nicatcd to the Senate on Wednesday by the
President, and was 90 the same day consid-
cred and ratified by the unanimous consent OF
that body--a rare instance Of promphtude IN
such matters, as well az conclusive evidence OF
The unexccptionable character Of the treaty
itself--Nat- INTEL.
A PARADox Arkansas paper publishes
an article headed "Wanted in Arkansas,o in
which it enumerates among the wants, 100000
good industrious farmers to till the land that
is now lying oil over tho State idle, and adds:
"The land is first rate, water excellent and
the health good The land will produce cot
ton, corn, wheat, rye, oats, barley, potatoes and
every kind Of vegetable that grows 10 the Uni
ted States. The lands IRE now open, ready,
and waiting"
Yet, If we are to believe the accounts which
reach Us from that region, thousands OF sgri-
culturists are leaving this excellent arabic soil,
with all its advantages, to migrate 70 Kansas,
where lands are not open to settlement. Are
the 10000 industrious farmers wanted in Ar
kansas to take the places Of those who 90 to
Kansas? If 50, the matter is worthy the at
tention Of the Emigration Aid Society, who
might thus, instead Of sending their settlers TO
the latter, make demonstration upon the
former, and settle IL with a free population.
Phil North Imsricap.
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INDIAN SKIRMIsH.-An arrival at New York,
from Corpus Christi, reports that Captain Van
Buren,, with twelve soldiers, followed party
Of twenty-five Cananches distance Of 800
miles, attacked and defeated them, killing sew
eral. Capt. Van Baren was shot through the
body, but would recover
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DEATH OF JACOB RIcHARDsoN.-Jacob Rich
ardson, formerly Collector of oswegc, and the
alleged defauIter for 100000, died on the
night Of the 26th, at Kingston, Canada, after a
short illness
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ono Riper.

WHEELING, July 2s.-The water in tho
channel at this point is nineteen inches; at
Pittsburgh, eighteen inches.
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CHoLERA-The deaths at the Poor House at
Buffalo are reported to have been seventeen on
the Goth.
At tho Suspension Bridge, near Niagara,
there were seven, all on the Canada side.
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Greuto,cn Bombmeimenf.

New YORK, july % AZ a meeting OF the
Americans whose property was destroyed at
Greytown, II was resolved to memorializs Con-
gress to pay all the damages
From PhiladeIphia-FSght-.Mmkets, &c.
PHILADELPHIA, July 2s.-A desperate fight
took place last night between the Paramount
Engine Company and Moyamensing Hose
Company. Three persons were dangerously,
and one mortally wounded
Ii is stated that Tucker has ample securi-
ties, aud will be able to meet all liabilities.
The breadstuffs market is dull and IN
changed. Stocks depressed. Cholera at Cspo
May subsidiDg.
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From CAolera.

BALTIMORE, July 2s.-Eight persons died
Of cholera at the Baltimore county alms-housc,
yesterday, and several cases have been report
cd to-day.
A Baltimore merchant Of the firm of Per-
kins & Traverse, fell out Of window, last
night in somnolcnt state, and died this morn
ing.
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LITERARY MISCELLANY.
For the HationAl Rrs
LEONARD WRAY.
OF M0DERN HISTORY.

By The author Of The Chronicles Of fhe Basfile.n
" The Emdassy," :" Tie Yuks Log :" Philip Of
Laaesia,p &c.
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ANOTHER FAILuRE.-The Franklin Marine
and Fire Insurance Company, at Saratoga, has
failed. This company never enjoyed much
confidence with the community. It's liabilities
are over 100000.
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PUFFISG 0uRsELyEs.-An extract Of let
ter, bestowing great praise on the Era, found
its way, by mistake, into our paper Of the goth
instant
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New CoTroN.-Two bales of new crop cot
ton were received at New Orleans on the 25th,
from Texas.
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RuMoRED FAILUREs.-Mr. John Tucker, Of
Philadelphia, well known as the President Of
the Reading Railroad Company, is said to have
failed in his individual capacity. His liabilities
are reported to be about one and a half mil
lions Of dollars. Mr.. Tucker was largely in
terested in the Monteur Iron Works, which
are also said TO have failed. The Absecom
Railroad is in a very precarious condition. Its
notes are said to have laid over yesterday.
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20 A State Convention of the friends of
Temperance is to take place at New York, on
the 9Th Of September.

SpRINGyIEL D, ILLINOIS, July %, 1854.
To the Editor Of The National Era:
Your papers have not come these three
weeks. What is the matter? IL our paper
stopped? Does the paper issue, or are the
mails determined that truth shall be gagged ?
Your various subscribers are angry at the
paper not coming. Yours,
SUBSCRIBER IN SPRINGFIELD.
Our subscribers in Springfield are informed
that the Era is mailed to them regularly every
Wednesday afternoon, and cent to the Chicago
post Office for distribution. We havo written
to the postmaster there to ascertain where the
delay is
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% Putnam's Monthly for August, con-
tains very intelligent account of the Smith
scnian institution, and many other papers Of
merit. It is an excellent periodical G. p.
Putnam & Co., New York; So per year.
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10 Elbridge Gerry Austin, q citizen Of
San Francisco, California, who has been sto;
ping at Nahant, died suddenly at that place
on the 25th
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10 Telegraphic dispatches from Quebec
announce the death there on Monday, BY cbol-
era, Of Col Hogarth, commanding the Goth
regiment Of British infantry.
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20 Cassius M Clay it is said, has been
doing good work through Illinois, and at a
few points in Iowa He has everywhere won
attention, and made the impression due to
his honesty, bis frankness courage, and devo-
t;o, Ia iihortv
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RUM IN THE NAvY.--Gerrit Smiths amend.
ment to the Naval Appropriation bill, exclu-
ding alcoholic liquors entirely from the navy,
except as medicines was yesterday reconsider
cd by the House, and rejected by the casting
vote of the Speaker--the vote standing 80 10
80. you viii find nearly every shareholders
vote recorded on the side cf rum not that
they all care for liquor, but because they dread
the march of reform, and fear that the correc-
tion Of any other social evil will weaken the
line Of defence of Slavery So the Danish
ment Of liquor rations from the navy must
wait another year.--New York Tribune.
Did Mr.. Stanton, of Tennessee, propose his
amendment for the purpose Of defeating that
proposed by Mr. Smith Il is thought BY
very many that he is too knowing man to
propose such an amendment in the hope of its
passing
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10 IL is said that conspiracy has lately
been discovered at Vera Cruz, and that there
were several arrests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-05-24
POETRY
Heart History.

kAOaNh
BY RoBERr JoSsELYE.
Once upon time, maiden
Sat beneath hawthorn tree,
And her lover, close beside her,
Murmrred vows Of constancy.
Fairer, sweeter than the blossom
Hanging over her. was she;
And her heact. within her bosom,
Throbbed and glOwed tnmultuously>
Both were young and fond and foolish,
Neither rich, the story goes;
Ma was proud and pa was muiish.
Great their love and great their woes,
So they kissed, and wept and parted,
Swearing to be ever true.
Died the maiden brokeu-hearted!
Was the lover faithful, toOE
Pshaw! she we'd wealthy banker,
Islander whispered she was sold,)
And no city danes outrank her,
With her pockets full of gold
Queen at every ball and barty,
Decked with lace and jewels rare.
Looking very fresh and hearty,
Reigns the ciet;nl Of despair.
He-confound the lucky fellow
Took a widow twice his years,
Fat and forty, ripe and mellow
With brace of "little dears )"
Big plantation, servants plenty,
Splendid mansion, pomp and ease,
Cared the boyish love of twenty,
That incurabLe disease.
Learn from this, We doating lovers,
In your anguish, not to break,
Anything of greater value,
Than the promises you make.
Hearts were made to put in motion
Blood that otherwise would cool,
Pleasure, profit and promotion,
Graduate at Cgpid's school.