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Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01


A dreadful discovery was made ono day
last week. near the corner Of Vine and
Twelfth streets, in the Tenth Ward in this
city. It appears that German residing in
that locality, who is in good circumstances,
lost his wife BY death several months ago
The calamity seriously affected his mind,
and he kept himself most of the time shut
up in his house. with his three children
But little notice was taken Of him BY his
neighbors until within few days past. when
his conduct demonstrated. beyond doubt.
that he had lost his reason The children
had not been observed for several days.
which induced some Of the neighbors to
visit the house. On entering. horrible
sight met their eyes, Several pet animals
were lying dead On the floor. having died
from The want Of food, and in the beds lay
three children. emaciated and nearly starv-
ed to DEATH The children were immediate
" cared for, but so far we're they gone that
It required the most careful treatment to
save them from death. They are now do
ing well. The father has been sent to the
County Lunafic Asylum. being completely
deranced. lie was much emaciated himself
having partaken Of no food Of any kind for
several days Gin. Commercial.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

MARRiAcE.-The following arc the opin-
ions Of two prominent ladies upon the sub
ject Of marriage:
Marriage is to woman state Of slavery.
1t takes from her the right to her own pro-
pcrty. and makes her submissive in all
things to her husband" Lucy Stone
Marriage state Of slavery aye. but
the bonds are silken and easily worn
Marriage is the sanctiier Of loye-an insti-
tuition which acknowledges the right Of wo-
man to be protected. and the duty Of man to
protect her. The Offices of wife and moth
er are not those of slaves What higher
destiny beneath the skies than to instruc.
the infant mind in thoughts Of purity -
What holier mission than to soothe the tur-
bid torrent of mans passions by word
a loolI-a smile Il is to woman that this
work j. given. Woman. in her vocation.
may cheer the tired spirit. may lerd hope
to the lonely--while man may toll. and
traffic. and fuss. and fret, and grow savage.
Who would exchange places with him."
Ella Wcntlroyth's Journal.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

WHrsKEY GONG EAsT-The raw whiskey
manufactured along the banks Of the Ohio.
that heretofore sought this city and Ciucin-
natl for market, is about to be diverted to
the East. to New York. the great depot, it
now appears. for all articles of production
and consumption We understand that
Messrs Root & Grubmeyer. of Carlton, and
other distillers. are about to ship the product
to the city Of New York. where it appears
that prices are higher than any where else.
Breadstuffs and provisions have been
tending Eastward up stream for some time.
and now the whiskcy is about to 90 too If
such things continue much longer, New Or
leans will become a deserted village. with
nothing left her but cotton bags.
Lou Courier.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

"Wuo MADE You."-One of the ladies
connected with the Methodist Five Points
Mission, who has under her charge some
thirty little boys. called them together on the
morning OF Christmas. to perfect them in
their answers to questions she intended TO
put to them before the visitors during the
afternoon. After arranging them properly,
the first boy ON the right. in answer to the
question. WHO made you?' was to say
God The next, OF what was you made!!
reply. The dust of the earth. and so on
through the Catechism. The all-important
moment having arrived. the little 'shavers
we're to stand up. The little head boy, it
seems, was missing, but the fact being un-
noticed by the teacher, she proceeded with
the question. Who made your which elic-
tied the following laughable answer: Il was
made out of de dirt Of the 'ert; but the little
!, fller what God made has got beller ache
hone.''
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

Sure REcEIrr FOR HArPrNEss.-One of
he wealthy merchants Of our city, whose death
the past year has been universally mourncd,
often told bis friends an anecdote which oc-
Cured in his own experience. and which was
recomm ended TO all those who desired to en-
joy serene old age. without allowing their
wealth to disturb their peace Of mind. He
said that when he had obtained his fortune.
he found he began to grow uneasy about his
pecuniary affairs. and one night, when he
was about sixty years Of age, his sleep was
disturbed by unpleasant thoughts respecting
some shipments he had just made. In the
morning. he said to himselt-'This will
never do; if allow such thoughts 70 gain
the mastery over me, must bid farewell to
peace all my life. will stop this brood Of
care at once. and at single blow" Ac-
cordinely, he went to his counting room. and
upon examination he found he had 100000
in money on hand He made out list of
his relatives and others he had desired to
aid and before he went to bed again he had
given away every dollar Of the thirty thou
sand. lie said he slept well that night, and
for long time after his dreams were not
disturbed by anxious thoughts about his YES
sells Or property Boston Tran.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

SEVERE FLocG.XG-The Wiiiiamatic,
(Ct) Medium states that Dr. j. O. Fitch,
Principal Of the Seminary at South Wind
ham. gave one of his scholars. lad about
seventeen years of age, severe fogging on
the 2lst ult., after which he was taken with
internal bleeding. and other symptoms Of
disease or injury. and is now, we hear. lying
quite low 1t has created warm feeling in
some portions Of the community against DIR.
Fitch, and it i said the relatives Of the boy.
residents of the vicinity Of Boston, but now
on here to take care of him, are only wait
ing to know more fully the result. to CON-
mencc legal proceedings against him 9th
ers are Of the opinion that the boy was dis
eased before. and that his present illness is
not the result of the fogging.
The master thought the boy had told
q story, and be punished the boy to make
him confess. But he had to give it up at
last. the boy sticking to his first assertion.
There seems to be no doubt that the fog
ging was very severe He used stout rods.
and cut the lads coat into rags on bis back.
Pic.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

In cI'ilized countries about one person in
sixty is married every year. Therefore, let
no one despair. for every individual holds,
in the marriage lottery, one sixtieth OF
chance II is further computed that at least
three thousand marriages are celebrated
every day. and that no moment elapscs from
one years end to another. in which the de-
lightful ceremony is not somewhere coming
of.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

Giuseppe. Pesarini Lingi Andereghetti Car
10. and Gabelli Giacomo.
Ten patriots condemned on the 18th of
November. for possessing arms.
Nine others. en- the 9Th Of December, for
the same.
The two brothers Pietro and Giovanni
Pcl.crist. Pietro Bcrti and Giovanni BalIista
Giberti
We omit many other names whose SEN
tcnces of condemnation appeared in the off,
cial journals Of your Government.
Bedini. We, Italian cxiles and wander
ers, for the same cause for which Ugo Bassi
and the other patriots were sacrificed, intend
simply to do justice to the truth by denoanc-
ing ami proclaiming you the instigator,
cooDcraor, and inhuman spectator Of SO
many good men massacrcd. which, as we
have said. 1t acas entirely IN your po,rer
TO mitigate or 3'rerent.
The crime of those brave youths was that
Of loving the same country which you be-
trayed. and of delivering it from that reli-
gious and political yoke of iron which you
endeavoring to extend over this Republic.
Bedini We never have thought of TAX
ing your life. Our souls have always been
very different from yours We well know
that if you were dead, the heads Of the Hy-
dra reproduce themselves Live, then !;
but like Cain. every where accompanied by
the Lialedictions of three generations-the
past the present, and the future.
This address is signed by seventy seven
Italians, among whom were Gen. Avczzana.
Giuseppe Sechi. G. Felix Forcst, G. F. S.
Casali. T. Casali and General Garabaldi
One of the signers also presents the fol-
lowing additional declaration
1, the undersigned Giorgi Giuseppe.
native Of Bologna, declare. that ! was ar
rested in Mantua for political affairs. in De-
cember. 1849. and conducted to Bologna.
to the prisons Of La Garcia.
I further declare that Gaetano Bedni
was the Governor of that city. l remem-
Der that | was consigned to the disposition
of the Austrian General Mariana. who
kept me during twenty-five successive
months in prison. without giving me hcar
ing. then made petition TO Monsignor
pcuiHii iSu'Cs'ihr- u'iu, IA Ills Qudiiiy VI
Governor to interfere in my favor. I did
not ask for mercy I asked for justice, that
is to say, asked to be examined.
NIonsignor Bedini received my petition.
and after several days sent it back to me,
with the following words written:
II am asfonisjicd that Gen Marziani
has NOT get had you Shot
have not presented that document. be-
cause, under The impulse Of rage. | tore it
with my teeth. But I swear before God
that this is the pure truth. as too well re-
member all the particulars.
GIORGI GIUSEPPE.
New York, Jan 30th, 1854
Monsignor Bedini, in letter to the
Bishop Of Cincinnati, enclosing hundred
dollars for the benefit Of the orphans in that
city, says of the disparaging rumors res
pecting him ---. t.--.er.-..-
Il deplorc the evil consequences Of the
attrocious calumnics propagatcd with the
most hideous effrontery. and believed in
spite of the plainest and strongest remons-
frances of common sense, as if puerile
creduity could have existed in nation SO
enlightened and SO full Of noble sentiments;
but the consequences of evil are only for
him who harbors it in bis heart. or who
speaks to propagate it."
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

A Gascon having made portfolio into
an umbrella; Norman. in order not to b
behind in ingenuity. made snufi-box in the
shape Of pistol. and BY means Of small
spring cred the snuff up bis nose.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-01

The New York papers publish the follow
ing documents adopted at meeting of Italian
residents of New York 1t will be seen
that the charges against Bedini are boldly
asserted, but no proof is furnished by which
they can be substantiated. beyond the reli-
ancc to be placed on the veracity of those
by whom they are made Our reaicrs will
form their own conclusions as to the value
of the document
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-05-31
Character,

A misstep may destroy life. One sin
may ruin your character. Did you ever
reflect on the consequence of single in
dulgence in vice? The best men have
fallen, through1the suggestion Of another.
How careful you should sbe while in the
freshness Of your days, lest blight fall
on you forever. II invited to places oi
resort, where il is difficult to decide. take
the safe course, stay away. and save your
reputation.
This is Jewel OF inestimable value too
precious 10 be put in jeopardy. No man
ever regrets that he kept aloof. from temp
tation, and to the close Of lite he expresses
his joy tha. he was saved from the path OF
shame, by giving a DECIDED negative. when
the voice Of pleasure beckoned him, on.
Be decided and you are safe. Yield and
you may be lost. Watch with diligence.
and guard every avenue through which
sin may. reach you. In no other way
will You be sure to overcome the. evil OF
the world, -. .-.;g g..as $50,
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Ahead of the Rappers.

We doubt if the rapping and tipping
tanaticism of the present day can ever
produce anything equal to the scene be.
low described, drawn from the account oil
Drs. Stone and ]. B. Dods. the author oil
Judge Edmonds Refuted.''
Foriy-five years ago. there was an ex-
produced by man partially deranged,
who had been great hunter. and who
believed himself inpired. All his proceed
ings were characterized by the greatest
iana,icism, and partook of the character
of the man as hunter. In order 10 re.
sist the devil. and make him flee from you,
it was necessary, he .conlended to give
him chase, to tree and shoot him as we
would volt among the sheep, who came
but to devour. AS the meeting was held
in grove, one individual suddenly start
ed in pursuit, as he supposed, Of the devil,
and others of a peculiar nervous tenn.
perament, having no power to resist, in
voluntarily joined in the pursuit, and this
was called 1.-THE running exercise" One
climbed up into a tree after the devil. and
others involuntarily caught the mania.-
This was called ''the climbing exercise y
One individual was moved to bark; and
soon it fell to involuntarily barking like
dogs, while others gathered around the
tree praying for success. This was call
ed freeing the devil;" il was literally 9
devil chase. And such time of running
climbing, dog barking, &C., was never
known before nor since.
On another occasion insisting upon the
words Of our Savior being literally under
stood-'.Except ye be converted and be
come as little children, ye can not ente
into the kingdom Of heaven"-one indi
vidual went to playing marbles in til.
| broad aisle OF the church; others involun
tarily joined him. An old man under
took 10 expostulate, saying that it wa,
carrying matters. as he thought. rathe
too far! On hearing this, an old lady
who was down upon her knees among
the marble players. sprung to her feet
grasped her umbrella, and taking side
saddle seat on it rode down the aisle in
full clild like glee. On seeing this the
old gentleman could resist no longer
seized his cane, threw himself as,ride o
it like any boy. and rode down the aisle
after her in a sing song voice
"Oh, my dear brethren and sisters,
feel the full child-like spirit carry ing me
10 heaven on wooden hossr'
Several others now caught the mania
having no power to resist il. Others, less
serious. broke into convulsive laughter
shouted and hurraed, and the meeting
broke up in confusion.
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A Legislators First Speech.

Lewis. the legislative wag Of the North
(Mass, Union, tells the following good one
upon the Mississippi Legislature. in his
correspondence with his paper: yrs q
A friend narrated the following .sanec.
dote" which started the buttons for Us the
other evening. For many years hereto.
from one of the lower counties which boast
Of an hundred votes or such matter,
named NJ. He was q member
many years before he opened his mouth,
except to say "Aye" and No., and pu,
something into it, the latter q very prise.
worthy, agreeable and highly useful pro-
ceeding, except at Spangler's.-Once up.
on time Ms county received, not first
rate notice as the newspapers say, which
it became necessary for him to answer.
Ii was affirmed that The county did not
pay taxes enough to pay the member--
that he, M----was tax upon the treas.
ury.-and that if he would except the
proposition, the legislature would give him
an order on his sheriff, to collect the taxes
and let him stay at home hereafter. -
M---rose in deence-his maiden
speech:
"Mr. Chairman. the people of my coun-
ty are poor but honest. ~ ~ f.ast
He was interrupted by c., from
Monroe. who with stentorian voice cried
out: - -. - -.
"Did the honorable gentleman say bis
people were poor?" 80 s. = Ts,,e..
| Eyes" .r.
"And honest2" $50 49, s. $,
"Yes." -. - -.
"They are in deal of a fr." -,
The House shook: C--sat down.
M-like the boy whom the calf ran
over. had not word to say. His 6rss
speech was the last one. g 4s.s',ss -, s,
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voice was there that did no. join in the
acclamati that hailed the lads release
The young lawyers first plea was a sue
cesstul one. He was soon favorite, and
DOW represents his district in the councils
of the Commonwealth.
The lad has never ceased his grateful
remembrances, and we, by the affecting
scene herein attempted to be described
have often been led to think how mani.
fold greater is the crime OF the tempte'
than Of the tempted.
NoTE.-The above incident, so graphi
cally described by correspondent Of Ar
thurs Home Gazette, occurred in court a
Harrisburg. The youthful Attorney" al
luded TO, who made such brilliant debut
was John G. Kunbel now one Of the ables
and most successful lawyers in that ju
dicial district.
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Rather taken down a Little.

A young gentleman. proverbial for ex-
cessive vanity, was at a small party moi
long since, Finally the subject oil daguer.
reotypes was introduced. lie remark,
ed that he had some intention Of having
his taken on the largest possible sized
plate.
do by all means,' spoke up fair
listener, land give it to me, and shall
reward you handsomely for it" =
"Will you, indeed?" he queried. at the
same time giving his shirt collar twitch
He was lattered.
,"Do you really wish it!" he asked after
moments pause. -.
"Most certainly do; and if you will
sit for one of full size will pay all ex-
penses."
"And. pray. why do you wish it so large
would il not be inconvenient!" -
mot in the least. wish it for very
special purpose!'' .ssi;,,a agisi' ~
"And may be permitted to ask what
that purpose isl" e. e.,s
Il should rather decline answering that. =
"Oh, but insist" ...,
,"Tell him.. chimed in the balance Of
the company. gaf,.fo... a,
swell, if ! must presume must. O
late considerable wood has mis.eriously
disappeared from our wood-house and my
impression is that if your full sized dau.
guerreotype were hung up in the wood.
house it might serve as a terror to all woo cd
abstractors. 0 ,a# 4flI ~
The young fellow colored to almost the
very ends of his hair. Before the evening
advanced much. farther he left, entertain.
ing a pretty thorough conviction that iha,
young lady did not think very great
deal Of him. ..s.,..,5 49,. t..
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William Tell Outdone.

The New Orleans Picayune gives tho
following account Of an extraordinary ex.
hibition of skill and temerity which took
place near that city: kest Isl y5E.
The great match and bet Of one thou
sand dollars to eight hundred, has al last
been decided. Mr., Travis winning the
money upon the first shot The affair
came off on May day, at the private resi-.
sdence Of Mr.. c. A. Babbi,t. at Rayou
Ramos, on Tiger Island, parish Of ST.:
Mary's, in this State. 1t being difficult
to procure an apple. small orange, only
about FIVE inches in circumierence, was
substituted. After the shooting distance
OF thirty six feet was measured, and all
parties agreed, the orange was placed by
the Judges upon the head Of . gentleman,
a friend OF both parties, Mr.. j. P.gQnaad
no object intervening, the frst shot told
the story. hitting the. orange, half Of the
bullet going through. ssesg 3 49,. .s j, :,
Both gentlemen displayed great nerve
upon the exciting occasion. Some Of the
best sportsmen and acknowledged best
shots in the country were present, and all
express themselves fully satisfied thar Mr..
Travis is the best pistol shot in the ,corld !.
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The MAN WHO DAREs TO DO sRiGHr.-
That man who can stand in the breach
OF universal public censure, with all the
fashions Of opinion disgracing him in the
thoughts of lookers;on-with the tide OF
obloquy beating against his breast and the
fingers Of the mighty, combined many.
pointing him 10 scorn--nay. with the fury
of the drunken rabble threatening him
with instant death-and. worse than all.
having no present friend to. whisper a
word of defence or palliate in his behalf
TO the revilers-but bravely giving his ma.
ked head to the storm. because he knows
himself to be virtuous in his purpose; that
man shall come forth from the fiery ordeal
like tried gold. Philosophy shall embalm
his name in her richest JUNCTION. History
shall give him a place on her brightest
page. and old. yea. hoary far-off posteriiy
shall remember him as Of yesterday!
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"A Story with a moral.

Many years ago, merchant, worth
near million of dollars stood upon a
wharf watching the approach ofa fich
ship, just arriving in port, of which he was
the owner. He was elevated with his
good fortune, and looked lofty and Ear.
rogant.
A poor seaman suffering under grievi-
Gus maladies stood near, and having ex.
perienced how changeful5is- life, vsntused
to tell the triumphant man that l.sriches
have Wings sssAss s1 i .aax
"Pooh!'' said the merchants; "there yon
see that diamond ring, / take from my
finger! You,see me throw il into The river.
As well may you expect ever TO see- that
ring again, as to see me poor mani"
Some days afterwards. the. merchant
gave great dinner to his friends. Amope
the luxuries provided for the least, MAS SAL.
lmon from the river aatsi-a Hsss lssa
The cook happened to open the stomseh
of the salmon; found ,there, to her .suspsjss,
the merchants diamond ringI She ears
he remembered his bosstlul language. s.
The dinner was hearilsss anda tedious
10 him. ss.sA.5.s,s -. a,ss ..t..rs. |,
The rich wine only made bis, thouehss
the more poignank lie slept none ihat
might. He became an altered man. His
speculations were all nnforiunate., s 81
Loss succeeded lto!ioss; ;and. in s,fewi
years he was q poor man. s, ssga..sg.ti io
Wealth is the gilt Of God, and gisea
for q good purpose. Not TO be squanr
dered--not TO make the possessor hard ef
heart-bnt 10 teach him beneyolence, 10
enable him to benefit his fellow men. ....te,
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4oImp
law VS.. SAW.

Z % y. = - - sess LAW vs.. SAW.
avelsu' iSai s-isssE 49, sts
90 ,agBg MAPLE sAwDusr.
sxS ffsfstF eaaa{rI 49,
Ssii Sitting in his Office was lawyer EE
Standing in the street, sawyer;
bA4sOeistiIe lawyers anxious face
ed lYouicuaid read knotty case,
tns saf Needing law; z=
ss:s aVhilst ,bs sawyer. gaunt and grim,
.sisii0n rough and kno.iy limb
nnss3rsf Ran his saw. a
.ass Now ,he ssw-asrse seemed to me
eldaLikss double x IN fee,
.siss1H /. And lhe saw, saja
.sao.W .Whicheye yerswayr twas thrust, fi
sss Mus be followed by the dust.
eai 70 haa Like the law.
And the log upon the track,
Like the client on the rack,
"A, "a Playing its part,
s., AZ the. tempered teeth Of steel s..s-
- Made afwound that would not heal
so.,.s,s Through the heart.
a''si "A I'd the severed stick that tell,
$50 fn'its'failing seemed to tell.
shi so 81 Ailtoo plain. a
-ee or the many severed ties
That iniiaw suits win arise,
Bringing pain.
fsfif .ssslf .~SaF lsfslsi4ei t-st
a eiThs6 me thought the sturdy paw
-snRT hat was. s.using axe and saw e,
! hAa estRfz0u the wood soG3 stfs
stsss S5ad yielding mine of wealth,
os s,Wuh his honest toll and health,
ed spe - Doing good. E
s..ohI the chips that strewed the ground
BY some stricken widow found
- ia her need, .f a
vah aepsld.lb light and warmth. impart
saxsR Blessings 10 her aged heart s,s4t
Happy deed! i s.ia...
his'conclusion then draw:
That no:sSeFeise Of Jaw. esE
Twisting India-rubber law,
go, Is as good. -
.gAs the exercise of paw
!. ~. Saving wood! ......s..-
IL HE