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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-07-11

EDITORIAL WRITING.-Any one who
has had to do with the press, is aware
that articles in newspapers are of two
kinds, namely, those which are written
for purpose not avowed, and those
which are written spontaneously, from
the impulse and convictians of the wri-
ter's own mind. And any one who has
written articles of both descriptions is
aware, further, that a man who is wri-
ting with perfect sincerity, writing with
a pure desire to move, interest or con-
vince, writes better, than when the ne
cessities of his vocation compel him to
grind the axe for a party or an individ-
ual. There is more or less of axe grind
ing done in every newspaper Office in
the world, and a perfectly independent
newspaper never existed. But when a
man writes with perfect freedom, then,
and only then, he writes his best.-Life
of Horace Greeley.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-07-11

Ex-PREs1DENT VAN BUREN AT AN
EARTHQUAKE.-An American gentleman
writes from Nice, Italy, that during the
last season, while Mr. Van Buren was
in that city, hearing that earthquakes
were formerly prevalent in that part of
the country, but no shock had been felt
for number of years, told his Italian
host that for the rarity and novelty of it,
he would like to have ''small shake"
happen while he was there. Sure
enough. in a few weeks thereafter, in
the dead of night, the whole city and
mountains commenced rocking, and the
inhabitants, in the greatest consterna-
ton, fed to the Streets. Among others
in the park, which is near the hotel, was
Mr.. Van Buren, in primitive costume and
in a high state of excitement. The ex-
President and the citizens passed the ball
ance of the night in the streets, and he
was perfectly satisfied with the "small
shake"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-07-11

Mas. GEORGE KELLER, who resided
near Churchville, Augusta county, Va,
was riding on horseback last Tuesday
week and smoking a pipe, when her
clothes took fire, and she burnt to death.
The Staunton ViRticator states that her
cries were heard at the house where she
had stopped to light her pipe, but before
assistance arrived she was dead.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-07-11

HUSBAND EscAPED.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Wheeler, informs the Detroit Advertiser,
that her husband, James Wheeler, left
her when at Toronto. in April last. prom
ising to return in few hours. He has
not yet made his appearance. He is
shoemaker by trade, and is probably in
Ohio. His wife is anxious to find him.
Such husband is not worth worrying
about, and Mrs. W. had better let him
stay away, if hs>Pfsters>tS:-C1sUs. Her.
The Village Record, Wesf~Chester,
Pa, says, the Almond tree will grow in
this latitude, and though the seasons are
short, that the hard shelled nuts will
mature, ordinarily. A tree is at this
time growing in that town, and it is
literally grOaning with its burthen of
green fruit, and if the season is fayora-
bic it viii produce bushels. The tree
is now several years old, and at least
twenty feet high.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-07-11

WINCHELL, the humorist, tells story
of dog, who undertook to jump across
a well in two jumps. He fell Q victim
TO his ambition. There are a great
many people Just like that dog-folks
who think they can jump a well in two
jumps.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-07-11

IT'S the fancy, not the reason of things,
that makes us so uneasy.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-07-11

Do good to all men, and women too.
Eastern times., 1855-03-08

sage All this had occupied but minute or
two. The powerful current had brought the
fiat almost to the spot where, in another in-
stant, she was to be wrecked, and all lost in
the breakers and ice, or all were to be safe.
There was perfect silence What solemn
moment How appropriate was the kneeling
position which was maintained The Lord
saw those hearts that were before him in a
corresponding attitude of prayer and faith.
Our beloved Bishop sheltered poor, shiv-
ering colored boy under his cloak, and com
mended himself and his fellow-voyagers with
composure and confidence TO his covenant
Lord and Saviour. In tho crisis of passing
down the chute the boat struck. It seemed
then that all was los, The silence was IN
broken. Grating over the rock, she was
moment free, and then struck again. Again
she was free, and again struck. Her bottom
grated on the reef, not a word was spoken.
the boat floated on, the captain cried out
Try the purnp!' No water,'' was the
answer. God had delivered them The gen
ileman who kneeled next TO the Bishop heard
him solemnly murmur, q The Lord be praised
for his merces f"
Nowth fearful eddes and breakers were a
danger not to be thought of, after what had
passed. Three miles below Louisville, at
Portland, the passengers were landed safely,
with great sense OF gratitude to the intrepid
pilots and their brave crew; and most deeply
indebted TO the mercy of God They had
been about four hours on the water. After
this successful passage, larger boat, capable
OF holding more freight, and without too
much draught took off the remaining passen.
gers, and passed the falls safely. The ferry
boat, with the omnibuses, wagons and horses
remains on the rock; and the last news
speaks of her as being. at present at least, in
position of safety Western EpiscOpalian
Eastern times., 1855-03-08
A Scene Of Danger.

On Thursday morning, Jan. 90, Bishop
McIlvaine started for Cincinnati, on his return
from visit to Louisville. He took the steam
ferry-boat at Louisville. for the purpose of
crossing the river, and taking his seat in the
Jeffersonville train. The day was bitter cold,
and the Ohio was full of ice, going down in
large fields to the falls, which lie Just below
Louisville. The boat became fixed in the
middle OF the river, in large mass of solid
ice, and could neither advance nor recede.
Instantly she was at the mercy of the current,
aad began 10 move towards the falls. The
imminenee Of the danger became at once ap-
parent. There were about two hundred pas
sengers on board-men, women and children
besides omnibuses. wagons, horses and their
attendants. 1t now seemed almost certain
that all must be lost.
Under Bishop Mcllvaines care was daugh-
ter of Bishop Smith. The Rev. Mr.. SehoR,
a Methodist minister of Louisville, and his
wife, were also on board. 1t seemed impossi-
BILE that a soul could survive, if the boat
should be wrecked on the falls. The current,
the cold, the breakers, the eddies, the ice
breaking over the falls, would have rendered
escape, even for the strongest and hardest
swimmer, impossible. Help from either shore
Eastern times., 1855-03-08

Twice got hold O. the lariat, but afore kud
set myself to pull up the runnin' hoss. 1t war
jirked out O. my hand agin. Somehow or
other, had got clutch o my bowie, and at
the next opportunity made cut at the rope,
and heerd the clean snig' O. the knife. Ar
ter that | lay quiet on the parairy, an
b'lieve | kinder sort O. tainted. 'Twanr0
long faint, no how for whenI got over 1t, |
kud see the. mustang about half mile off,
still runnin''as fast as his legs could carry
him, an most of the wolves howlin' after him.
A few of these critters had gathered about
me, but gettin' to my feet, made dash
among them wi the shinin' bowie, an sent
them everywhich way reckon.
fwatched the mustang until he war clur
out O. sight; and then war puzzled what to
do. Fust, went back for my blanket, which
| soon rekivered, en- then lollered the back
track to get my gun an other traps whar had
camped The trail war easy, on account O
the snow, an kud see whar l had slipped
through il all the way.
Having got my possibles, then TUX arter
the mustang, and followed for least ten
miles, but never seed that mustang agin.
Whether the wolves hunted him down or not,
/ can't say, nor don't care if they did, the
scarey brute | seed thar feet all the way
arter him in the snow, and l know'd it wani
no use follering further. 1t war plain | war
put down on the parairy, so I bundled my
possibles' and turned head for Laramies afoot
l had three days walk o. it.
Twas right bad used. Thar want bone
in my body that didn't ache as if | had beer
passed through a sugar-mill and my clothe;
and skin were torn consid ably. 1t mout beer
wuss, but for the blanket an the sprinkle o
snow that made the ground litele slickerer
Howsomever. got safe 10 the Fort, whar
war soon rugged out in fresh suit O. buck.
skin an hoss But never arterward see'C
parairy-wof within range O. my rife, that
didn't let it into him, an as you see, I've
throwed good wheen in their tracks since
then. Wagh =
Eastern times., 1855-03-08

takes TO diamonds, goes in for the raj
thing. We repeat, ho regards his purchase,
in the light of an investment. Paste will no,
bring its price, and is apt TO fade in brilIiancy
or acquire yellowsh tinge But diameud
is diamond-it never fades, it never derre,
ciates. The diamonds which shone on the
s~ord-hiIt Of Darius, the diamonds which
glistened in Zenobia's hair. the diamonds
which were old when The Caiphs wore them
if they still exist-and diamonds never wear
out, and are seldom lost-blaze with undimin,
ished lustre. More than that, they will sell
for undiminished cash in Broadway, and per,
haPs they have. What history some dar
monds could tell, if they rnuld only shine-ia
conversation.
About the quantity OF diamonds thas exis,
in the world nothing is known. Probably one
horse could draw all that have ever been sifted
from the sands. Surely, there can not be
many bushels in existence, aud a horse can
draw two tons, if, as Miss Ton recommends,
he makes an effort
A smaller percentage of profit is made upon
selling diamonds than any other article Of Jew
eIry. In this respect, the trade is similar to
that in gold and silver. In fact, diamonds are
gold and silver, but in form too highly con.
centrated for ordinary use. In buying dia-
monds, most people are obliged to rely on the
honor Of the dealer, and to avoid being cheat.
ed, It is best to buy Of none but persons of co.
tablished reputation and large business. Such
persons can not afford 10 defraud, even If they
We're base enough to wish to do 50.
Eastern times., 1855-03-08
A Room in Damascus.

The floor is of two leUels the first or lowest,
into. which you enter, contains fountain with
several spouts of water, is paved with marble,
has racks for pipes, recesses in the walls for
nargelies, cups, &C.. and other conveniences
for the household Here the slaves wait the
will Of their masters, and here you put off the
slippers before you ascend to the second level
where the mats are spread and the family sit
ting. Over this fountain is suspended from the
highest part of the ceiling chandelier, with 4
great many little glass lamps, whose various
lights mingling with the waters, and reflected
from them, produce very beautiful effect
The second level is twelve or eighteen inches
higher than the first, and is the place appro-
pirate TO the family, il is often separated from
the lower part by little railing of wood or
stone. Mats are spread upon the earlhern- floor,
and round the walls mattresses three feet or
three and half broad, are spread out for the
accommodation of the family upon the mats, or
upon low wooden frames fnnr SIX inches in
height The ceilings are lofty and ornate;
beautiful carving, interspersed with numerous
liule looking glasses, relieves and gral6es
the eye, and very often the circular centre
piece is composed of massive embossment, in
which gigantic serpent, displaying its beauti-
iul folds aud glarcng eyes, seems ready 10
spring upon you. Let the sun now shed his
golden beams through the upper windows,
which are of beautiful stained glass, let the
golden letters in pannels upon the walls ap-
pear in their beauty, let hundreds Of little look
ing glasses above and around you reflect and
multiply every object and movement; place a
uumber of richly clothed Turks, with long
boards and flowing robes, npon the divan
amidst soft mattresses and velvet cushions
with long pipes in their mouths. add to all this
the unceasing murnur of falling waters, and
you have scene really beautiful, and truly Oren.
! tai Grdhdm's Jordan and the Rhine.
Eastern times., 1855-03-08

ADoLPHUs GETS Inspired Dearest, | will
build thee cot all covered with ivy, in some
secluded vale, close by a pnrling brook, mean
derng over its pebbly bottom, necessarily bah.
bling, in duleet tinkling strains. love, love,
where the atmosphere is redolent of soothing
spicy, aromas, that makes the eyes langnish
and the heart dissolve 10 the liquid ERE of love
where the balmy morning zephrys sigh in the
dense forests leafy maze, counting loves mel
ody where the tiny songs,ers that whirl il
etheral space warble noueht- but love. viii
plant thee garden of gorgeous loveliuess
culled from natures most ardent designs, anc
sweet smelling incense.
'Dolphy. dear, don't forget to leave a patel
for cowcumbess and inyuns-they're so MO
picked.
Eastern times., 1855-03-08

RUSSIAN ACCOUNT OF THE CAUSE OF THE
War A Constantinople letter gives, as from
Russian prisoner, the following explanation
of the origin of the present war The
Turks massacred the Russian Bishop and sew
eral priests al Jerusalem. God, in his wrath
sent squadron of angels 10 carry away the
tomb of Christ, which remains at this moment
suspended in the heavens, and he commission
ed The Car 10 avenge the Pagan sacrilege.
When the Emperor Nicholas shall enter Je-
rnsalem conqueror, as, by the aid Of Heaven,
he certainly will do, Chrisi's tomb will be re-
stored TO its place. The phaianx of angels
will line the road along which the conqueriug
Russian arms will pass, and will present arms
to them. Then the Gar will be master of the
whole world, which will renounce its errors
and become concerted TO the orthodox faith
This story is implicitly believed by the Russian
serfs
Eastern times., 1855-03-08

A friend Of ours who pr;des himself upon his
knowlege Of coins, was very neatly sold BY an
acquaintance day or two since. The latter
exhibited an American coin resembling the new
quarter da,lar, and asked him il be could dis,
cover anything peculiar about i y
Il cannot, said he bot why DO you askP
Because replied the other, they can hs
had anywhere about Town for 70 and - cents,'
Is il possible,' remarked ihe Judge Of coins,
\. thought il felt lights For how much did
you say they could be had =
For l2 sudrls CENTS replied tho nther.
sOh y exclaimed the victim as the sseiV
dawned upon him, ~ apd l3 make 25s'
Eastern times., 1855-03-08

None of us like the crying of another per-
sons baby.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22
SPRING RACES.
FAIRFIELD SPRING RACES, ror Iss,

| FAIRFIELD SPHING HACES FOR 1esS
| AAnR WILL commence on
vIIsr Isr D.Y-A swespstsls ior s-ysan sId col.s ed
5sys ihn 500 snts:nss, half fsrfs ard closed vtI
e'sn.ds W. n i Sbsia ~ sl name: % e. Mis- Jss b imp
g r Hare namss sh. 9. By TsllRho, ,Asn y zhustss
p soxis az Hall names q. 9, Onion, b RssistsE.
J; Z; Dosvell names b. { By Rsvsn,s, oct sf
C.6resn names eh. g BY Bsishsszsr, d. by alsa.
:; sslehsrnsnss Oh .. By John Biuat. out of Peg.
.. gsleher also name, ). !. by zlDssrss. dam ~
$50 .o:i s1 sss j. ie4:..
,. Taily and A. chsathsm name ). . by Tallyho,
-. = Tally and A. chs:.ham ;lso name CD. T. b Tai
50 DAY-Propreto s Pure 600 nile nile heats Ss.is.
4rH DAY.-Jockey Club Parse - mile hsass.
oTH DAY.-A match race for $1,000 sdds. mile
James Tslley and A. Chsafham names n. . By
Revenue . dem Andrewetta. .s-...
SANE DAY--A swea pstais Tor yssrs oii cciss
aud Fillsys mile heats 500 entrance, haif forfeit
Or. A. Crump names b. T. bS ChiIde Hsrroh. out or
bis Pram mare. -
D. ". HaxslI names B. g. By childs Harroa, out
of q Priam mare.
3 e. mscon names b. Q. by rallyho, dam by Paris
imp Priem. -
The following Stakes are now proposed to be I'm
at the Spring meeting:
L. ssespstake foT years old S2oe entrance, hslf
forfeit mile heats, OF more to make rsee-to b
run on the first day Of the meeting, to name ana
close the 1st day of March. s9ssf sFg 4 lE9-sT
2 A Sweepstake for years old Celts and Filleys--
to be run on the 4th day of the meeting-e2 200 en-
trance half forfet-Sor moro to make arsee. to name
and close rs above-mile heats
s. A Post Stake, to be run the Fairfield CoufSe
the last day of the Fall meeting of 1856 with Colts
and Filleys then years old, mile heats $500 ems
trance, P p, OF more to make race to close on
jas-2a~td JOHN BELcHER, Propulsion. sa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

To THE PUBLIo.-The number of ire
mediabe evils caused by the of hair toncs" pa
rsded before the public in the newspapers suggests
TO the manufacturer of the celebrated FLETcHER's
HAIR Tonic the pIopriety of cautiening the public
against all articles OF the sort unless properly tested.
His own practical experience with the hair satisfies
him Of the great utility of the Fletcher Hair Tonic
and the very great danger of using any other with
out being fully aware of its chemical properties. 1t
is melancholy indeed to the most beautiful of
tuTes ornament dried shriveled and wasted away by
the improper of articles called 'Hair Tonic'
The genuine FLETCHER's HAIR Tonic is sold by
Bennett Beers, A. Duval, John II. Blair, Thomas
Taylor, Broad ST. and under the American Hotel
wholesale and retail, by the manufacturer,
No charge for a trial JOHN JOHNSON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22
JNo. Ii. BosHER, Secretary.

We have frequently heard the celebrated
German Bitters. sold by DR.. c. NJ Jackson, 100 Arch
street Philadelphia spoken of in terms of the high
est commendation and honestly believe that it is
of the best medicines advertised for the COM
plants for which it is recommsnded They are plea
SAINT to the taste, and be taken under any circum
stances by the most delicate stomach. The press,
far and wide, have united in commencing this inval-
liable remedy for dYspe psis. debility, &c and such
the healing effects Of this psnsces, that hope
it may be introduced to every family where dyspep-
ais hiss or is likely to have a Victim.
Agents for this city-messrs PURCELL, LADD l.
Co, and BENNETT BEERS, Druggsts
fa IQ-d2w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22
LEEC ECHEs LEECHEs.-The public

LEEoHEs LEECHEs.-The public are
hereby informed that have just received By Adams
Express lot of superior Swedish Leeches, which
will be applied upon the most edsonabe terms; can
be found at all hours of the day the Hair Dressing
Saloon under the American Hotel, and at night ON
25th, between Main and Franklin streets.
H.B.-Cupping and Leeohing promptly attended
o, at the shortest netioe.
nos K. G.. HOBSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

REMovAL.-The Office of the RICHMOND
FIRE ASSOCIATION has been removed to the second
Story of the Building of Main and llth sts.-
u Entrance on 1lth street
Applications for FIRE, MARINE or LIFE INSU-
RANGES, will be promptly attended to.
Without boasting of their ability to comply with
their cations, they take pleasure In referring to
all who have had business with the Office for the
satisfactory manner in which it has been transacted
JAMES C. CRANE President
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

JOHN SHORE, Commissioner in Chancery,
for the Circuit of the United States the Circuit
Court for the County of Henrico, and of the County
Court of Henrico.
Until suitable rooms be obtained his Office will
be at the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court for the
County of Henrico
Office hours for the present. from A. M. to
o'clock p. NJ ia 22-lm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

friend IN California writing to another In this city
says that he has been completely cured of Dyspei.
sa by the use of half dezsn bottles of BAksR's
SiTTER aud declares that the receipt In that coun-
tty would be worth more than the richest mine in
the land OF gold No family should ever be without
this medtsine winter or sumner for while II checks
colds and prevents consumption 1t also cures diar-
rhfea and dehes the cholera fE r7 Y s
To be had wholesale and retail of Messrs PuR-
CELL, LApp Co. and Orugsists everYwhere.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

TlLES, FILES!!-We are just in receipt
l. of d large stock OF FILES, dirsct from the bes;
manufacturers ia England consisting Of
Hsnd, Mil and Pit Saw Files
Flat, and Square Bastard Files
Flat, hsif round and square Smooth Files
Hand Smooth, Bastard snd EqusllluE Files
Flat snd half round 2d,Cut Files
With a variety of other Files suitable for mschi-
nsts sad backsEiths ali of which We offer for sale
very low. SMITH l. ROBERTS,
&c g p Pearl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

HAIR CUrTING,-Citizens aud Strangers
visiting the city, wishing get their Hair cut in the
latest and most approved style, would advise them
to call on HoBSUN, under the America Hotel en-
trance on 1lth street.
N. Blot, Cold and shower Baths can be had at
all hours. Single Bath 25c.. o Ticb cts for 81
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

Y ALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-l
ofer foI sale my FARM, called MILVlEW,
privately. lying in HenEoo county, fifteen miles OF
E.chn.gud, and ! miles of James River. This Farm
contains IA or less. There is about 80 or
s. cesred the balance in its original growths.
The buildings are mostly new, having been built
wi hin the last three years. and within fifty yards
the house thare is never failing spring of excel
lent water. and is bounded with the best hind of
green sand aF, sdjoininE the lands Of Dr. Poindex-
TEL, DR.. MetteIr, James Biufo-d, Thomas West, and
others
Terms liberal snd accommodating. Those wishing
TO purchase = i'll apply to this subscriber.
THOMAS FRENCH, or
EDW'D D. EACHO,
f LII Gen. Art. and Collector.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

JSo. w. WRieHr x Co. are prepare,
to receive all kinds of Produce and Merchandise o,
storage, at their Warehouse the Dock, on az res
sensble terms as II can be taken In the city.
fe l2-6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

SAM'L CARY, Dealer in Paper Material
tRAGs RoPEs, BAGGIse, &c South frankie At
doors West of Old Ma.ket, buys small as well al
large lots. fe e-a6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22
A CARD TO THE LADIES.
aAR. DUPONCEAU'S GOLDEN

1 kh. DUIONCEAU > GOIDEN PE-
~ RIODlCAL PILLS INFALLIBLE in correct
ihs Tssu arities, relieving painful and difficult Mem
stTnati2n and removing ali periodical DISTINCTIONS
rom tctG'eUer causes
n, B.-Un3er certain circumstances, married Ls-
dies must not them. For particulars instruc-
tons on the box. Price, 81 per Box. Sold by all
the principal Druggists in Virginia
u. q. LAWRlE, State Agent, Washington. D. c.,
10 whum 81! otdeFe must be sent. The Pills will be
sent by enclosing 81, contidentiay, By mail Every
box bears the signature of the Proprietor Dr. DU-
PoScEAU, TO counterfeit which would be forgery.
- r or sale ~ Richmond by r. r. DUVAL BRO.
Main ST. Gs 9q-dt So
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

LARUs & SHINE, Auctioneers and Com
mission Merchants, will attend to sales of Real
and Personal Estate stock sales of Dry Goods Gro
ceries Boots and Shoes, House Furniture. &c. &c.
oc lS-ts JAMES N. SHINE, P. C. LARUs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-22

THE OFEnA IN NEW YoRK-The first of Grisi
and Marios positively last" performances In
America was given at the Metropolitan theatre,
New York, last Monday night, before a crowded
audience. After the fall of the curtain, manager
Hackett made a speech, In which he announced
another performance for the succeeding evening,
the proceeds to be devoted to charity. He also
stated that the result of the Grisi speculation had
been rernnnerative
On the same night, Ole Bulls Italian opera com
pany opened at the Academy Of Music, to q very
slim house. The opera of the night was yerdis
"Rigoetto. then performed for the first time in the
United States