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a Yankee Trick
4 pretty COOL anecLlnte is I.

A pretty COOL anecllote is told on Mr.
----. Now, the above mentioned lndi-
ylHual is an old ''resiienter," and conse
quealIy knows something Of the genuine.
oId-ta>aloned Yankee peddIer of the old
school the rale tricky sort: as the Iri5ilman
says.
Our friend was remarkably fond Of his eli
der-t was the bes; in the country. Now,
one day peadIer of the old Yankee sort,
with his wagon filled with notions, drove up
to the Old mans door, and asked whether
anything in his line was wanted. and eypa-
tIated at length upon The beauty and superb
ofltt' OF wares. Our old friend informed him
that he was not in immediate want Of any.
thing III his line, but, if he would show him
a Yankee trick he would purchase some
OF his wares. The Yankee consented, and
succeeded in selling ten or fifteen dollars
worth of notions and ofcourse, the tariff was
paid. for the old man demanded 10 see the
trick. according to promise
Have you got a barrel OF whisky OF c.
der! = asked the peddIer.
Il amt got no whisky, stranger. but I've
got barrel of the best cider in the Srateo
We'll" said the pedder, "git me an au-
CUR. an I'll show you one of my best tricks"
The old man got the instrument and they
proceeded to the cellar When they arrived
there, the Yankee asked the old maI11s1if he
had ever seen two kinds Of liquor drawn
from the same barrel.-The old man said he
hadn't, and didn't believe it could be done.
Il can draw cider out Of one end of tina,
barre and good whisky out of the other"
said the peddler.
Lets see you do it." replied the incredu,
Ious old man.
The Yankee thereupon bored hole in ono
end: and, ere he withdrew the augur, he told
the owner to be ready to pu. his finger in the
hole to prevent its wasting. This he done
right quickly, as he valued his cider highly
The Yankee than went to the other end ofihe
barrel and bored another hole therein As
he withdrew the angur he remarked. "You
put your finger in here, and III 60 and make
couple of spIes," and assembled the steps
The old man kneIt there, hugging the bar
rel for about an hour at the end of which
time suthin' struck him 1T WASH a brickbat.
nor a chip, but it was an idea-that he was
getting sight at the elephant; whereupon
he called out for assistance most Justify. AZ
ter a space of time he was relieved from
his cramped situation: but only 10 find, as he
had expected. that the peddler had vamosed
the rancho 1t is said that ever afterwards
the sight Of a Yankee pedder always made
him have stiff joints and feel pugnac!ous
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-08-12

TREATY WITH RrssIA.-We observed some
days ago with pleasure an article in the official
paper intmating that an additional treaty had
been, or was about to be, concluded between
u. de stnckl, Russian Charge d'Affaires at
Washington and our Government: and we casu-
ally learned from reliable authority that one of
its stipulations and very important one was
the solemn recognition Of the great principle Of
freedoptsof tie seas-that is, that free ships make
free goods. We new learn automatically that
this treaty, which we find WAS concluded on
Saturday last, was communicated to the Senate
on Wednesday by the President, and was on the
same dayaconsidered and ratified by the I'M
sanimous consent of that body-a rare instance
of promptitude in such matters. as we'll as con-
elusive evidence Of the unexceptionable character
of the treaty itself-Naho1Ql Intelltgencer.
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tI~ The best sewing machine" in the
world IS one about seventeen years old that
wears galter boots, and pocket to pu. BE-.
wages in
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A SHORT SToRY.-Dckens tells the following
story Of an American sea-captain:
In his last voyage home, the captain had on
board young lady Of remarkable personal at
fractions phrase | use as being entirely new
and one you never meet with in the newspapers
This young lady was beloved intensely by FIVE
young gentlemen, passengers. and in turn she
was in love with them all very ardently but
without any particular preference for either
Not knowing how to make up her determination
in this dilemma, she consulted my friend, the
captain. The captain being a man of original
turn of mind, says to the young lady, Jump
over board and marry the man who Jumps after
you" The young lady, struck with the idea,
and being naturally fond of bathing especially
in warm weather, as it then was, took the adj
vice Of the captain, who had boat ready and
manned in case Of accident. Accordingly, next
morning, the five lovers being on deck, and
looking very devotedly at the young lady, she
plunged Into the sea head foremost Four of
the lovers jumped in after her. When the
young lady got out again, she says to the Cap
tain, what am | to do now, they are SO wet.
Says Captain, 'take the dry one,'' And the
young lady did, and married him.
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LITTLE TO Do.-The Cleveland Plaindeal-
er says. an athletic specimen Of man from
the Emerald Isle called into the counting
room of one Of the River street merchants
He took off his hat to make his best bow
The top of the mornins to We, M>,her
P, I've been told ye'te in want of
help"
live but little to d." replied P,
with mercantile era. ity
I'm the very boy for yees It's bnt little
care about don'-sure its the money I'm
afther.
The naive reply procured him a situation.
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LOVELY lNCIDENT-What parent on
reading the annexed extract. can fail 10
reflect on the lesson it suggests2 How
Important that when the parent has depart
ell, the example left behind may be such as
the child can be thankful for. To watch for
and train the budding thoughts of an ar,Iess
child. is one Of the mobiles, offices tina, father
or mother can fill. Truly hath il been said,
that lou, OF the mouth of babes and suck
Iings" strength hath been ordained What
could give greater strength to hat widowed
heart than such scene with her little
daughter:
She knet at the accustomed hour to thank
God, for the mercies of the day, and pray
for care through the coming night then, a.
usual, came the earnest God bless dear
mother, and but the prayer was slIlei,
the little hands uncIasped, and look of
agony and wonder met the mothers eye as
the word. OF hopeless sorrow burst from the
lips OF the kneellng child: Il cannot pray
for father any more" Since her little lips
had been able to form the dear name, she
had prayed for blessing upon it; it had
followed close after mothers name. for he,
had SAID that must come first; and now to
say the familiar prayer and leave her
father out No wonder that the new
thought seemed TOO much for the childish
mind to receive.
waited for some moments, that she
might conquer her emotion. and then
urged her 10 90 on, Her pleading eyes met
mine, and with voice that fatered too
much almost tor nttAranee She sail: "Oh
mother. leave him all ont let me say, thank
God that had dear father once ! 50 can
still 90 on and keep him in my prayers"
And 50 Sue always does, and my stricken
heart learned lesson from the loving in
"enulty OF ing child. Remember to thank
God for mercies past, as we'll as to ask for
blessing for the future
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THE BoNAPARTE FAMILY.-The present state
Of the Napoleon family, and the recent visit of
the American members to France, will give in
terest to the following from the Courier Of Jan
uary llth, 1901:
Married, in Baltimore on Saturday, 26th
ult.. Jerome Bonaparte to Miss Elizabeth Pat
lterson. eldest daughter Of Mr.. William Patter-
son, merchant of that city"
In the Courier of May 18th, following, we
find paragraph giving notice Of .sMr. Jerome
Bonaparte and lady having reached New York
the 9TH, in their coach and six, with surgeon
and secretary in eurricle. and four out riders.
footmen, etc, and taken up their residence in
Greenwich street, with Mr. Manitault, late
French Project Of St. Domingo. The ..late
Project : of St. Domingo of itself speaks of.
change-and So with the names Bonaparte and
st. Domiago. both leading to the past, and once
more symbolizing reproduction of an epoch
oace believed past return. Charleston Courier.
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The Inconvenience of Ancestors.

There are two classes in community. says
tn. Louisville journal, who feel selou>l, The
disadvantage of having had fathets-lalne-
iy persons wot>e fathers appropriated other
peoples horses and were guilty OF crme> for
which they were subsequently hanged. We
know people who would rather see the Ghost
Of the witch Of Endor the Ghost of Ham'ets
father the Cock Lane ghost, anu indeed forty
other vefItabe ghost ginning and grim,
than to see the ghost Of hir own fathers. A
lady Of fashion, bediZenel in silks and beJew-
ele'i tG her finger ends, and making vast
display of grandeur at her dinner party.
would be terribly horitled ifthe appafit'on OF
the honest father. ped1ar i'll a very small
way; with his leather pack on his back,
>houll stalk IN, IN the midst 70 their hllarlty
and enquire whether any pins, needless or
BRASS buttons We're wanted by any OF the gra-
clous company there assembled.
We once knew a lady of fashionable dis
tlncfion the daug hef of cohbIer who used to
do plcayune Jobs on the heels and toe shoes.
IN process OF dia pldatlon, no having had the
luck 10 marry chap with an empty head
and tuI, pocket, soon became known as a
leader OF society. Her nose had so delicate
an Organization that she avowed she could
smell mechanic quarter of a mile off
This excessive o'factory delicacy would
have oeen excessively annoying the lady in
question had she been a .'rnedilin4' and ha
the spirits of her father appeared frequently
to her, for the cid cock it must be confessed
had a vile smell Of leather and wax ends "a
bout him. This lady went into Mysteries one
day ca The appearance of a venerable aunt in
her parlor, while she was doing The elegant
to brace of sweet-smiling gentlemen. In
spite OF the denlals of the lady as 10 the rela-
'onship between herself and the old woman
the latter protested that she was genuine
aunt. the sister Of Peter Simsins, cobier. from
whose Ions the splendid lady before her
sprung. The old lady was tumbd out but the
story SCOT wind. sadly to the discontinue of
the LAZY who, in the height of her pasIoins.
wished that she had never had any relatives,
aud that she had come into this earth as
spontaneously as an unParenled mushroom
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-08-12

The New York Courier ard Enquirer thus
pith;Iy notices the approaching adjournment of
Congress:
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THE SAFE QUESTION.

Is it Safe for business man, who has
i Books Papers and Money, not to have q Safe !
If not is it necessary for him to have Safe that 10
a Safe and If he is not safe without Safe, where
can he get Safe that is safe! The solution to the
above important questions may be found in the CRATE
full thanks of thousands who have found the long
desired object of search. "A Safe that is Safe."-
HERRING'S SALAMANDERS have been fully
tried tested and found In every instance of trial;
and he now challenges all Safe makers in the United
States for Safe bake. but they won't fight.
These genuine celebrated Fire and Burglar Proof
Safes are being sold in large numbers. Over llooo
Safes Sold. Call at lS6 Cary street, and see tne
'' ' a ~ W r. McCANDLISH, Jr.
NH oast Agents for Va.
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To THE CITIZENS OF RIcHMoND.-The
undersigned conscientiousy persuaded that his ex.
perience as an assistant to Mr. Blair, (who declnes
re.eiecaon would enable him to perform sfiicient
STABLE, efers himself candidate for the sufrages
of his felow-ctizens. Should they confer npon him
the honor of election to that Office he will exert
himself to the utmost to fulfil its duties faithfully.
fe 7-tde* T. ]. LAKELAND,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

FREpERIcKsRuRe CORPORATION NorEs
wanted by G. B. LUCK, at discount of 2s cents on
the dollar.
NH 27--ts c. B. LUCK.
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By the request of my friends, announce
myself candidate for the Office of HIGH CONSTA-
BILE of the City of Richmond, at the ensuing cleo
tion. 49,. r8 ta
I fe 6-dd J.S. B. TINSLEY.
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!. B. TINSLEY.

NOTICE. again tender my services to
my friends and feilow-citizens for the Office of HIGH
CONSTABLE, in the city of Richmond, at the ensu-
ing election. Should it be their pleasure to elect me
1t will be my pleasure to them to the best Of
my ability. tsa IN
Ia 81 GEO. w. TOLER.
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ELIJAH L. HARRIS, said to have been formerly
school teacher in Bath county, Ky. gentlemanly
and worthy man, some ,65 or 10 years old, was
drowned in the Ohio river at Maysville on the MOI
ming of the 18th inst
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SPAIN.

The London Times correspondent mentions that
Mt a recent coRcert, il was observed that the King
and Queen paid marked distinction to the Ameri.
can Minister and lady, and that similar attentions
Mother. There may, Of course. be nothing In all
this but Court gossip sees in 1t round. about way
Of casting slight on Napoleon. whose Ambassador
Mr. Soule lately shot. ssgk--sstg
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The Hon. ker Boyce recently deceased, has be-
same amount TO the cbarieston Orphan Hoase
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Mr.. Garland, Of st. Louis, owner Of the slave n.
zen st Milwaukee last week, and who was arrested
and held 10 answer for an assault upon the fugitive
was discharged by the U. States court.
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WAX fhEPAhAtiONS IN ENILAND.
The Preparations tor war are unceasing in Eng
land, but call for no special detail.
The workmen labor In the navy yards night and
day. and each ship fitted hastens to join the rem
devious at Spithead The crews of the fleet sre
daily practicing in gunnery and naval manoeuvres.
No day Is appointed for the sailing OF the fleet for
the Baltic. The Queen will review the feet ere its
departure. an the land service all is activity.
Voluntary enlistments keep the ranks full and
government is, on its part, doing all that can be
done for the good of the men. An extra supply of
underclothing 10 provided, provisions of the best
kind, medical and surgical attendance of the best
that has been sent Into the fed spiritual con-
ISOLATION for different sects is provided, and last not
least, as Engishman is naught without his beer,
contract has been entered into to supply the camp
in Turkey with the best quality of porter at three
pence per quart--haf price.
DEATH FROM FRIGHr-Ellen Deere q factory
girl OF Lowell, frightened to death In that city
on Wednesday evening. She Left her boarding
house in perfect health, at eight O'clock with %.
other young woman, to make some purchases, and
on returning home, she passed through dark pas
sgeway-supposed that she was followed b. some
one ran with her companion to her boarding house
and fell nearly dead upon the sidewalk Ia irous %
the door. She breathed but few momenn snof
being carried into the house, and died o. f1Gns-
from the effect of Imagination, or from me wanton
foolishness Of SONS inconsideratc person
Boston Courier
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There are ia the Uuited States 33s salt manufac.
tories whose average annual product Il 500 or
more in value IN virginia there are ", producing
yearly 3470,e go buahels. valued 9 1.oOtU. From
ie47 70 1853 thNre were Imported into the Unhed
states 81 Ge7 bushels Of lorsign salt the co of
which was e7,e31, 50
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NEW FURNITURE STORE,

NEW FURNITURE STORE,
On 18TH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND CARY.
u GATHRIGHT keeps constantly on
H. hand a large assortment Of new and second
hand FURNITURE, consisting in part OF Wardrobes
steads, Beds Marble Centre Tables. Rocking Chairs
Tables. Mattresses Looking Glasses Clocks, &C.,
which he will sell at very low prices for cash.
NH % Sn,1
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WAR PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND.

BRINsoN was tried in Charleston last week for
the murder of man named Blake, and acquitted.
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i. : =
NH l4-dlm No. IS, China Hall.

HRATES AND FENDERS.-Fiye hun
~ dred Enameled CRATES and TENDERS for
sale at reduced prices-The subscriber has for sale
the largest stock of CRATES and TENDERS ever
before offered for sale in this city, of his mann.
facture. The Crates embrace all the varioue kinds
and patterns, such as square topped Gothic Liptic
Circle, &C., with beautiful rounding Tenders SUM
mer Pieces &C., to match ffot'tllgg.,tt
Orders for Crates. Tenders, &c., from town and
country puuctualy attended to and carefully packed
Merchants purchasing to sell again will be supplied
at the lowest northern prices, with the usual dis.
couuts off, or cash by wholesale.
Apply at my Bell and Brass Foundry, on Main bs.
tween 8th and 9th sts., Richmond, Va. vf
fe 253m* SAMUEL D. DENOON.
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SAWS, SAWS, SAWS! of every descrip
~ ton, manufactured and sold by

TOIANU q BUNGEH,
10th. between Main and Cary streets, Richmond Va.
CIRCULAR SAWS of all sizes and styles, and
every other variety Of SAWS that may be called for
All saws stamped TOLAND BURGER, warranted
to give satisfaction, not being fairly tried will
be exchanged or the money refunded.
Strengthening re-toothing and repairing of all kinds
done at the shortest notice f4@9l,
WE CHALLENGE THE WORLD to produce
Circular Saw, either large small, that we cannot
straighten, matter from what cause or hpw badly
it may have been sprung or buckled.
& All Circulars warranted tn run fre. ia 16---6fu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-28

Hon william A. Graham, Of North carolina, is .
candidate for State SENATOR ana mot un''eo STATES
Senator. as previously stated.
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The sum Of sl46. 900 has been subscribedi 10 Boss
ton and Baltimore, for the establishment o. hne
of side wheel steamers, between those cities, and
the contracts for boats and engines viii be made
by April lst.
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BY J. A. COwARDIN.

The DAILY D1sPATCn is served to subscribers
at SIX AND QUARTER CENTS PER wgEk. payable
60 the Carrier weekly. Price for mailing 81 yea,
in advance.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH 10 Issued every Fri
day and mailed to subscribers at 81 per annuu,.
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10 THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND.-The
Clerk of Richmond Hastings Court being compelled.
by continued iii health to resign his Office present
myself be fore you as candidate.
Having been Deputy in the office for nine years.
and having for the last five months during the sick
ness of my brother. been the acting clerk in court
as well as in the office. believe myself fully cem-
petent to discharge all the duties Should be your
pleasure to elect me, will perform all the cutes Of
Clerk with promptness and fidelity. rs f
NH 7-dtde ROBERT HOWARD
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T. j. Carson d Co., Nos. al AND 43
LIGHT STREET, BALTIMORE, AND NO. Sc
WATER STREET, NEW YORK--A good assort-
ment of Bacon, Pork and Lard always on hand, and
for sale at Lowest market prices lie l8-lY
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NH 23-6t
IRONY CUSTOMERS AND THE PUB.

II LIC-Iutendins to change my present mode o.
conductins the Dry Goods business, deem u neces-
sary that should my reasons for 20 doins AZ,
ter an experience of many yesrs IN tnaI 9as,nG. :
conduct 1t successfully, 10 upon the eam pssHe.pe
Ths az pensss connected with such system, are not
40 heavy and will enable me to sell eooas a Prices
that viii he satisfacfory to the buyer It true tnst
Thaye rus.op,ers who have extended their patronage
to me for the twenty years ana are as punctos,
in their deb,s as the paymeat seasons roll
.Ionnd There are others who are not so prompt
IL, tiv Good and it would be ungratefn not
srn tbsu INV warmest thanks for their liberal pa
t.ona a. and ifthey viii extend their custom to me,
Iii cnnrince them this, they money by bay.
ng their goods for There others " ho have
ha.r nnfortupafe In busuess:-men who, when thev
Contracted debts were perfectly solvent and able to
nav Thi, is . misfortune, ard what every one must
exsect that does credit business But there 10 ano
Of the same sort am determined 70 do bnsiness ex
ciudvely for CASH. have isken this methsd Of in-
forming my friends and the public, 20 there can be
NO misunderstanding In my Intentions
shall opsn 10 few days with an entire new stock
Of Spring DRY GOODS, (due notice will be siyen of
the day,) and shall cell them Cheap for Cash
win be pleased 70 see my customes and the public
and assure them that no pains shall b spared give
nh ss~a THOMAS D souARLEs.
JAKE NOTICE.-TOBALCO, SNUFF
4 and CIGARS. at Wholesale and retail No. le4
Main. corner Of 10th street, Richmond. wheIs Kept
large stock OF fne Clearsof every deeertptQu. ~
q, 6ne Tobacco Snnn. Pipes 1inl .cut cheslne enn
smoking Tobacco. Cigar Casc2 and every o9nev III
gle in the iss suitable for ~ tsa6se - sennsses
"a msH ~. HARRINGTON.
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AMERICAN HOTEL,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
J. .MILDEBERGER SMITH, PRoPRIEroH,
s15-ly Fo-meriyat JoneSs Hotel, Philadelphia
SIGHT DRAFTS on New ORLEANs-ID
to suit purchasers for sale at all times by J.
b. MACMURDO, at Exchange Bank
dec 2i-a6m
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ABEL u. MAYO, ATTORNEY AT Law AND
NOTARY PUBLIC.-Office on Franklin street, under
the Metropolitan Hall Richmond. Va. mol
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GALLANT FRKNcHMAN-A Frenchman was ar
rested in New York last week. charged with marry
ing Engenia Girod, girl 13 years and 5 months
old. The father ofthe girl made oath that the ac.
cused seduced his daughter, and then married her
without his consent, and induced her to leave his
dwelling. The accused was held for examination.
The offence is a felony by law
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NoTIcE-I am Candidate for the Office
of HIGH CONSTABLE of the City of Richmond.
fs 8-dts JOHN F. REEVE
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The DAILY DIsPATcH


.d..;rss len LinEs On l.ss MAKE sau..x. lon..,
sl = eharsed in szaes proportion "a ps,s
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X Il " " "A A-Dh. IA. ". h6 hDIrNp
~ Graduate of the Physo Medical CoIiege and
Inrmary of Ohio, still continues to tender his
vices to the citizens of Richmond and vicinity In all
the departments of his profession, hoping by strict
attention to his profession to merit all the patronage
he NAV receive. ss g y - rt ~ At q
DIR. H. may be found at the corner of Broad aud
1lth streets all hours night and day, when not pro-
fessionally engaged sGff .s8 ssaa gH
/. ~ Extracting Teeth only 25 cents. ~,
NH 14-Sm esst1 - 49, - - I. tssf