The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-19
~ rNTrppRrsING uLERCYMAN.

the conduct Of this faithful shepherd, VINO
was 10 assiduous In his devotion to the lamos
Of MS fold. The Rev. John Howard wilson
has been preaching for some time past IN
place called Cheviot, and according tothe Ciu.
cinnatl Enquirer, is endowed with soft, oily
tongue, and sleek appearance, he seems to
| have slain the damsels right and left. Noless
| than eleven fair ones succumbed to the po-
| tency of his charms, and promised to accom-
pany him to the altar Of Hymen. II was not
however, altogether an affair Of the heart on
the side of this estimable divine, but in a
very considerable degree, a commercial
transaction, the reverend gentleman borrow
ing money Of some Of the ladies under the
pretence of making the necessary arrange
ments for housekeeping. We may remark,
in passing, that the females Of that region
must be somewhat eager for the married
state, when they advance their lovers money
for such purpose. The Enquirer says that
Of one young lady the gentle shepherd OBJ
tanned $50, which he laid bet ween the leaves
of Bible in her parlor, to be used the day
previous to the wedding; but when, upor
hearing of the pranks of the sanctimonious
Lothario. she looked in the hiding place, the
bank bills were non est.
The Enquirer gives the following account
of the manner in which Mr.. Wilson's loves
discovered the wickedness of the clerical
deceiver: ss.
ssrhe manner which led to the discovery Of bis mul
trothsd met s. accident IN fssbionsbls dry goods
establishmentin this city. After mutual recognition
they to examine vasen iaSSs snc ,
to young lady number two that she thought 1t was
piled that 20 it was but il she young lady number
one) could keep secret she would tell her one.
Number one PFC missed (whst feminines would not y
that her lips should be eternally sealed. when bush
ing like peony, her companion whispered In her
ear that abe was going to be married.
Another promise of secrecy and the name OF Rev.
John Howard Wilson was softly bresthed;
Who p exclaimed number one, while her earnest
gaze betokened her sstonishment
The name was again repeated, and forthwith young
lady number one became suddenly dizzy and but for
the application of sal roaae and cold water faint
ing exhibition in the mercer establishment would
have ensued. After while, when suficiently calm
to explain she informed young lady number two that
she, too, was under an engagement OF marriage to
the reverend deceiver, and she was then making
purchases Of her wedding garments. Anotherk kettle
VI Usu was consequence OF Ln1B olociObut6, IOr
young lady number Two immediately went through
the same motions a. her predecessor, and again the
pungent mixture and cold water were in rsquisition
purchases to the quiet village. where they speedily
proclaimed the yillsny of the rsseally pastor who,
getting wind that all was discovered; made tracks
between two days during the past week.
since his exit 1t has been Uncovered that he some
time ago forged draft Mr.. Elliott. Of the Metho-
dist Book Concern, which was honored.
The Enquirer adds that no tidings have
been heard of the Rev. Mr. Wilson since he
departed from his late sphere of duty 1t is
presumed he will turn up in some other lati-
tude, under another name, where he will be-
guile more unsuspecting feminines into the
sacrifice of their flthyl ucre upon the altar OF
love. We recommend the reverend gentle
man to betake himself unto Utah. He has
evidently talents for wider field of usefulness
than the United States afford.
COMMODORE vANDERBILT's LETTER.
STEAM VERSUS SAILS.
The New York Herald publishes CORES.
pondence between sundry members of the
New Jersey Legislature and Mr.. Cornelius
Vanderbilt, of New York, commonly called
Commodore Vanderbilt, calling upon him to
come out as a candidate for the Presidency,
and soliciting from him an expression of his
views in relation to national affairs. Com.
| modore Vanderbilt responds TO the nomina.
ton with infinite alacrity, and in letter long
| enough for Presidents Message, for
which he appears to be practising, he en-.
lightens the world upon his views of nation
al policy. Vanderbilt is proprietor of the
famous steam yacht "North STAR and il
chief of the California line of steamers via
the Nicarauga route. Live Oak George >
and North Star !" Vanderbilt are now fairly
entered for the Presidential sweepstakes
Live Oak" is famous for fast clippers
/" North Star - for steam. Go it, ye cripples
and the devil TAX edhe hindmoss.
REPORT OF THE NuNNERY COMMITTEE The
committee appointed by the Massachusetts Legis
iature, to investigate the conduct of the nunnery
committee, reported on Tuesday. Their repor
recommended no definite action. 1t was accept
| ed.
The committee on the specific charges agalns
Joseph Hiss, have not yet reported
A RAILROAD has been finished from Balaklay,
to the trenches In front of Sebastopol on which
with troops and material are running back an6
forth all day.
| BOTANICAL GARDEN Is about to be established
n Brooklyn, New York. Among the subscriber
to 1t are William Hurst, $4,000; w. C. Langley
$4,000; Henry A. Kent, $4,000.
Mr.Hamilton, of Cincinnati, has over one hun
dred competitors, secured the contract for build.
Ing the Henry Clay Monument 10 Lexington, Ken
lucky.
LIaUoR Law IN MAssAcHusRrrs.-Tbes Senate n
Massachusetts have repassed the prohibitory liouo
law, with the amendments of the House. 1t now
only awaits the signature of the Governor.
CoLoRRD CONFERENCE "A conference of N.
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church il II
session at Washington, Rev. VIM. II. Bishop super
Intending.
GOING TO IowA.-The furniture Of Fitzheury
Warren, late Postmaster General, was sold In
Washington, Tuesday morning He consemplatss
going toIowa to reside.
Mock AucrroNs.-Mayor Wood, Of New York
huQ AfA - r.