The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-19

among the members of the late excursion party up
the Mississippi to the Falls Of St Anthony. That
baby wac only six months old-a son Of Henry
Farnam, Esq, the Engineer, OF the Chicago and
Rock Island Railroad When the baby was first
brought on BOARD the Golden Era, some OF the com
pany cd up their shoulders, and others said
'bumph." csc crusty old bachelor muttcred, I'VE
may look out for Equals now and young man
with moustaches, who passed for wit sighed for
the days of good King Herod The baby mean
while looked about aud erowed little, and then
quietly entertained himself with sucking his fist.
Well; from the time we left Rock Island on Mon.
day evening, till we returned the following Satur.
day not cry or the suspicion of acry was uttered
by the baby. He was indeed a charming little feI.
low-always bright and placid, and ready to meet
half way those who were disposed TO be attentive
OF the sensation OF fear, he seemed to be utterly
ignorant. He would GO to the arms of q rough old
hack woodsmsn readily to those of the beauii-
full Miss w. or Miss J.. and remain contented away
from bis mother or nurse, till fearful that be was
Blu. instead Of giving trouble he seemed to be doing
more than any body else for the general entertain
ment. 1t was frequently proposed to pinch him to
see il he could cry; and in one instance the expert
meut was tried without success. The features OF
the gruf old bachelor who had looked so austerely
at first this infant phenomenon, would now relax
az he came 10 sight, and he at last ventured upon
the experiment Of taking him In his arms and found
10 his delight that the baby maintained his good
character even in his inexperienced embrace
The general satisfaction of the beby's unparallel
ed behaviour at length manifested hself In sub
stantiai form II resolved to get up testinao
NAL subscription was put IN circulation tor
cold cup to be presented as token of the admira-
GA and esteem of the passengers, who, when they
reflected how much crying baby might nave de-
t-acted from their enjoyment, literally opened thelr
purses and subscribed the handsome sum OF S26o
A formal presentation of this offering then
made Mr. Rockwell, late member OF Congress
from Connecticut was deputed to address the ba
by This he did, in the presence OF the assembled
th bahv Dtgh lie n
mothers arms, and always jumping and chuckling
at the right place In Mr.. Rockwelrs speech. The
speech, which capital one and enunciated
with due gravity and dignity was followed by re-
ply from Professor Twining, OF New Haven, the
baby's medium on the occasion, and who spoke in
the little fellows behalf in admirable style now wit
w. and now beautiful, for upwards OF tve minutes
Both speeches were much enjoyed and appiauoed
Expresident Fillmore appointed to prepare An
inscription for the gold cup; task which he accom-
plsbed with his accustomed good taste; and Mr..
Rockwell was appointed to purchase the cup.
Thus ended one of the pleasant little episodes OF
the great excurson-oue that must be always re-
membered with pleasure by those who witnessed
it, and especially by the parents OF the child, who so
early in life solid mark OF the appreciation
of his seniors-B0stOn transcript.
HORRIBLE AFFAIR-We copy tine following from
the Baltimore Patriot of Monday evening:
The neighborhood OF the President street Depot
was last evening about o'clock thrown into the
greatest excitement, by report that German
named Henry Weighorst. had caused the death of
his wife by throwing at her large camphene lamp,
which exploded when it struck her person. On
enquiry we found the report to be too true. 1t sp
pears that Mr. Weighorst, who does business at the
corner of Eastern Avenue and Albemarle streets,
had been away from home all day. and on return
ing between eight and nine O'Clock in the evening
proceeded at once to the room where his wife was,
and taking up the large fluid lamp, which was upon
side table, Immediately threw it at her, which ex-
plodng, caused her whole body from the knees
ha in, NJ oh
Wells, neighbor, entered the house about the
time, and in his endeavor to extinguish the
flames, was considerably burned He is suffering
very much this morning. Every effort to save the
unfortunate woman was made, but we fear without
effect as it ia the opinion OF physicians In attend
ance, Drs. Handy McWilliams and Kinneman, thai
che cannot survive. Her entire body Is In nearly
crisped state, and at the time OF writing she Is II
the greatest agony Justice Dorman was sent fol
about ten O'clock and took her deposition in which
she charges her husband with the awful crime. She
further testified that the night previous he threw
four pound weight and several porter bottles a
her, accompanied by threat to kill. The accused
was taken to the Middle Watch Station, and thi
morning committed to Jail for further examina
ton, by Justice Morrison. Bail offered, bu
the Justice very wisely refused to receive it, The
poor sufferer has two little children one eight and
the other four years of age. The accused Ia very
comfortable in his circumstances and has hereto
fore moved In good society He is Captain of the
new German Military Company, called the Mount
Vernon Guards.
A MALE IN FEMALE ArTIRE.-On Wednesday
evening person richly Rttired in female wearing
apparel arrived in this city by the cars, and put up
at one OF our hotels, under the name of HARRIET
DANIELS On Thursday, officer w H. Good
win was passing through Hanover street, he SAW in
hair dressing establishment this person. whose
conduct and appearance excited his suspicious -
As the person came out he followed through Ire
mont Eliot, Washington, West Castle, and Eme
raid to Gardner street, where short call was
made, finally returning to the hotel which was the
persons head quarters. The officer entered the
hotel also, and blunty charged the pretended ie-
male with being male in female attire After some
pafley the charge was acknowledged as true His
trunks contained large amount of rich female
wearing apparel, elk dresses, laces, white gloves.
white silk hose, jewelry, &c, &c A suit of male
apparel was also found, which he forthwith donned.
and upon his promising never to offend in like man
ner again, he was allowed to depart 1t is stated
that he belonged In Providence and is member OF
the bar and that he visited this city in female at.
tire some three months since at which time he es
capped detection. He assigns as a cause for his
strange conduct that he has fancy for female
wearing apparel.-Bostoa Traoeiier, Juty15
The FAMINE IN PALEsrINE-The Rev. Mr.
lsaacs, OF New York. In acknowledging donations
for the relief OF the sufferers by the famine in Pa
lestine, says
Rev. Abraham Rice of Baltimore ever active in
the cause OF benevoence, RENTS a second donation
OF $3.50 from the raeites of that city, and The let
tei ne senus liz the pest evidence OF the feelings
prompts his acts. Even from the valley of the Mis-
ssslpp, from little Grenada" the donation is on
HANGED by the sublime and truly eloquent commu
nlcatlon that accompanies it, Richmond-all heart
sends third donation. New Orleans has nror
ised to send respectable amount and the ens1iny
week will furnish ample evidence OF their Intention
Under the head of alarming" the Baton Rouce
Gazette. OF the 9th, has the following caloric para
graph
I'VE are informed that last week planter some
miles south OF Woodville, wishing to see to what
degree the thermometer could RISE placed it in The
SUM- and In less than ten minutes 1t exploded
frightening the gentleman himself terribly and shi
vering the machine to atoms besides killing fine
pointer and setter dog, and terribly woundine a
couple OF shanghas."
In Cincinnati on the 18th instant Margaret Ash
was found guilty of killing her husband, Robt Ash
The jury rendered a verdict of murder in the seq
ond degree.
One of agroup of Spanish dancers, now q, N.
Gymnase, Paris, was recently actually felled to The
stage by one bouquet of more than ordinary size
which struck her on the head
COMPUTATION OF PUNISHMENT Me
Cauiy, convicted of the murder of Georpe iI,r l.,