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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-05

Coon FOR WnsoN Gen. Wilson of Massachusetts
in speech on Monday denounced in no unequvo-
cal terms the outrage committed on his colleague
the previous Thursday, characterizng it brutal.
murderous and cowardly' -whcrcupon the cham
pion Brooks invites him to fight. Gen. Wilson re-
plies:
l characterized, on the floor of the Senate, tho
assaultason my colleague brutal, murderous and
cowardly. I Thought so then--I think now. and
have qualifications whatever to make with regard
to those Is, l have always regarded dueliing
relic of barbarous civilization, which the law of
the country has branded crime. While therefore
l regiously believe in the right of sclfdefencc, in
the broadcast sense the law of my country and the
convictions of my whole life alike forbid to meet
you for the purpose indicated in your letter.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-05

Ggt 4ittlsgffl6 Fn9aullu,.
1itchsiead cOnn, Thursday. June 5th le6S. !
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24
TIE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.

The following letter has been address
ed by the Secretary Of the Treasury to
Mr.. Cyrus W. Field:
at essury Chambers, Nov. 20 --"SIR:
Having laid before the Lords Commits
sioners of her majesty's Treasury your
letter of the 18Th ult., addressed to the
Earl Of Clarendon, requesting on behalf
Of the New York. Newfoundland and
London Telegraph Campany. certain
privileges and protection in regard to the
line of the telegraph which it is propos-
ed 10 establish between Newfoundland
and Ireland. l am directed b, their Lord
ships to acquaint you that they are pre-
pared to enter into a contract with the
said Telegraph Company, based upon
the following conditions, namely:
L. 1t is understood that the capital
required to lay down the line will be
ESQ 600.
IL Her Majesty's Government en-
gage 10 furnish the aid of ships to take
what soundings may still be considered
needful, or to verify those already taken,
and favorably to consider any request
that may be made to furnish aid BY their
vessels in laying down the cable.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24

"IlI. The British Government, from
the time of the completion of the line,
and so long as it shall continue in work
ing order, undertakes to pay at the rate
of 4 per cent. on the assumed capital. as
fixed remuneration for the work done
on behalf of the Government in the con-
yeyance outward and homeward of their
messages. This payment 10 continue
until the net profits of the Company are
equal to dividend of &c per cent. when
the payment shall be reduced to 10000
a year for period of 25 years. 1t is,
however, understood that if the Govern
ment messages in to the public, amount
to a large SUN, such additional payment
shall be made as is equivalent thereto
"lV. That the British Government
shall have priority in the conveyance
Of their messages over all others, subjec
to the exception only of the Government
OF the United States, in the event o
their entering into an arrangement with
the Telegraph Company similar in prin-
ciples to that of the British Government,
in which case the messages of the two
Governments shall have priority in tn,
order in which they arrive at the sta
tions.
"V. That the tarilfof charges shall
be fixed with the consent of the Treasu
ry, and shall not be increased withou
such consent being obtained so long a
this contract lasts.
al am, sir, your ob't serv't,
JAMES WILSON.
"Cyrus W. Fields, Esq,
No. 81, Jermyn ST."
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24
FLOWING WITH THREE HORSES.

Few farmers are aware of the advan.
tage of blowing with three horses, In
stead of using only two, as is the common
method. For breaking-in colts, particu.
larly, this is very practicable method.
A colt may be placed on the near side Of
a span of horses, making him pull on the
end Of "a sweep against the spsn-on the
principle of a steelyard, the length to be
proportioned according to the strength
and endurance OF the colt. The team
moves steadily along in spite of the un.
steady movement of the colt. To pre-.
vent the Plow from running too much to
land the clevy will have 10 be placed far
to the near side-or, better yet, a plow
beam sprung sufficiently to the near side
substituted for the old one. In har.iw-
ing, also. much greater amount Of work
may be done than with only two horses.
The three.horse team gives a power and
steadiness of movement truly surprising
to those who have never tried such .
team before Wisconsin, Earmss.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24
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For the Chronicle.
WAY.SIDE FLOWERS.
By ENILY J ADAMS.

Although the rough pathway of duty
By thorns may be thickly o'ergrown,
Still some fragrant blossoms of beauty
Along by the way-side, are strown.
But We often pass by, all unheeding
Each gentle and precious perfume;
W. gather the thOrns in our speeding.
And leave all the roses to bloum
There are Buds of such kindly Affection,
To cheer US this pathway along,
Reared in hearts that seorn each direction
OF Sel6shness, Falsehood or Wrong;
And Hopes snow-white blossoms are growing
In the light of Luve's own sunny smile,
And Peac Truth and Friendship are strewing
Their fragrance around US the while
Then we'll pass the weeds by, all unheeding
Each poison perfume as We go;
And plucking the flow, rs in our spee ling,
Leave the thorns and the brambles to crow.
Love, Peace. Truth and Friendship, entwining
Their tendrils round our hearts, weII forget
Each sorrow, each idle repining.
For our joys shall out-grow or regret.
FotcleT, o., Moo 1856.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24
GBoiet MlistrIlang.
THE TWO CLERKS,
AND THEIR CHOICES.

Mr. John SOmers was merchant. do
ing business in thriving country vii
Iage. He had two clerks iu his employ
both of them faithful and industrious
but with some difference in minor point.
of character. Peter White was twenty.
two years of age, the child of a now
widowed mother. and in his choice of q
profession he had only been governed by
the desire to yield to his mother and
himself The surest means of honest sup
port. Walter Sturgis was Of the same
age. aud equally honest. bur he paid
more attention TO The outward appear.
ance of things than did his companion.
For instance, it CALLED him to be Obliged
to put on his frock and over aIls, and
belP pack up pork. potatoes, and so on;
while Peer cared not what he did. 50
long as his m tster re quired it. and it was
honest.
One day Mr. Somers called the two
young men into his counting room and
closed the door after them. His counte-
nance looked troubled, and ii was some
moments before he spoke.
Boys" he SAID, at length, Il have
been doing very foolish thing. have
lrnt my name TO those | thought my
friends, and they have ruined me. l
gave them accommodation notes and
they promised solemnIv that these notes
should not pass from their hands save to
such men as | might accept. O.. course
took their notes iu exchange. They
have now failed and cleared out. and
nave left my paper in the market to the
amount OF seven thousand dollars. I
may rise again. but must give up nv
business. Everything in the store is at.
Iached' and ! am utterly powerless to do
business now. l have looked oyer vour
accounts. and l find | owe YOU about a
hundred dollars each. Now have lust
one hundred dollars in money. and the
small piece of land on the side of the hin
Jast back Of the town house. There are
four acres of land, and have been of
fered hundred dollars for it re peatedly,
oy those who have land adjoining. L
feared this blow, which has come upon
me, and | conveyed ;his land to my
Brother: SO now he can convey il TO
whom he pleases. Now l wish you
would make your choice l. | could
pay you both in money wouI /. but as
cannot, one of you must take this land.
What say you? You, Walter, have been
with me the IoDgessSsand you shall say
frs;"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24
THE CATASTROPHE
VERDICT OF THE C0RONER'S JURY.

We give below the verdict of the Cor
oner's Jury which has beeni in session since
Monday night last upcn the bodies of the
victims of the Alliance railway catastro-
phe. The verdict is as every one antiei-
pated:-
"We, the undersigned. jurors empan
nelled and sworn on the 9th day of De-
cember. in the year 1856. of the town
ship of Lexington. in the county of
Stark and State of Ohio, by A. L. Jones,
a justice of the peace in and for the
township of Lexington in said county,
AID acting as Coroner for the time being,
to enquire and true presentment make in
what manner and by whom King Watson,
DR.. P. B Smith. Sarah B Smith, j. G.
Mcintyre, Jacob Rudie. Pearson Otter
hale, Nicholas G. Taylor and John
Brooks, whose bodies were found at the
railroad station house on the Cleveland
and Pittsburgh track, in the town of
Alliance. and in said township of Lex
in2ton. on the evening of the 8h day of
December, in the year 1856. came to
their death.
After having heard evidence extensive
" and examined the bodies, we do find
that the deceased came to their death by
violence, and that said bodies have upon
them numerous wounds being mangled in
a shocking manner and in such a state
as to be out of the power of this jury to
describe. inflicted and caused by the
passenger train on the Cleveland and
Pittsburgh Railroad running North over
the railroad crossing of the Pittsburgh,
Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad at
Alliance, at the time that the third pas.
senger train from Pittsburg was going
west on side crossing, and which collis-
ion the jury find caused the immediate
death of said persons whose bodies were
found as aforesaid. And we, the jury,
do further find that one 10 n Cherry.
the engineer on the engine of said train
Oh said Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail-
road running north was concerned in the
perpetration of said outrage, violence
and death, as principal. ~
Given under our hands at the time
and place of said inquisition above men
toned, December 10th. 1856.
FRED. F. N. PIERCE, H. LAUGHLIN,
ENos L WOODS, A. AMNERMAN.
JOHN BATTERsHILL, I. S. STANLEY"
Cherry is still at large at the head
quarters of the Cleveland and Pittsburg
road. but processes willingness to deliv-
er himself up for trial, if he be but pro-
tected from the violence of an excited
public.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24

One thing Peter m ssed-he did not
reserve building spot for himself. But
his usual good fortune attend, d him, even
here. A wealthy banker had occasion
10 move TO another section Of the coun-
try, and he sold oul his house aud gar
den 10 Peter. for just one-half what the
building cost him. So Peter took wife
who loved him when he dug in the ear h,
and found home for her and himself
upon the hillside.
II is a veritable history l have been
writing, and the place l have told you
about is now one of the most select su
burbsn residences in the country.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24
MOURN THE LIVING.
By J. II LUTHER.


Mourn the living, not the dead,
Sigh not for the early fled,
Would ye have those beings back
Who have crossed life's stormy track2
Would you have them on times shore,
Mid Its rocks and ocean roar?
Mourn the living-dop tear
Der the pallid child of fear,
Ger the broken hearted crowd
That thousand storms have bowed;
Living grief hath ears to hear,
1t will bless thee for tear.
Mourn the Hving-why should grief
Wet the yellow autumn leaf?
Never meath the richest dews,
Could it gain its early hues;
But thy tears and care might give
Strength to timid flowers that live.
Mourn the living, not the dead
Plant gay flowers above their bed;
Sing, for songs are for the blest;
Smile, for peaceful is their rest;
For their songs once cheered our dreams.
And their smil s gave hope its beams.
Mourn the living. net the dead,
Sigh not for the early fed.
Rather weep for those whom death
Leaves to breathe life's poisoned breath
Weep for sad hearts Ound thee here,
Heaven claims not sigh or tear.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24

Gods Bible is the book for all, jus,
like the wind of heaven. and Gods sun
light and his pure water, free for all
good for the prince-goOd for the peas
ant. 1t goes higher than human degra-
dation descends. 1t is an ocean for an
Edwards or a Chalmers TO swim in, and
TO the poor ignorant cottager, it is the
"small rain from heaven"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24
A HEBREW WEDDING.

The papers announce the marriage of
Mr.. Charles L Lazurus to Miss Zipporah
the only daughter of the late Major NJ.
NJ Noah-an exceeding handsome and
interesting young lady. A Hebrew wed
ding was TO US novelty, and it seemed
so full Of oriental and effective features
that We cannat resist our desire 10 trans
fer, if possible, picture Of the cere-
mOuiouS details TO the memory of our
readers. 1t occurred about noon, at the
dwelling of the mother of the bride, in
East Twelfth street, and our curiosity
was first excited by the singular appear
ance Of crowd of gentlemen in the
parlors, all of whom, in obedience 10
the Hebrew rule. wore their hats during
the entire ceremony. The next object OF
interest was a canopy of crimson dam
ask, supported by four groomsmen Of
the occasion. A moment after. the
youthful bride, looking very lovely in
deed, elegantly arrayed in richly en-
broi1ered white silk, and, covered with
white lace veil, entered the room to
the music of band brilliantly perform
ing the wedding March" in the MID
summer Nights Dream" She was ac-
companied by her mother. (the widow
Of the late Major Noah, and still
lady of great personal attrac TONS her,
eight bridesmaids, dressed with great
taste, and cortege of intimate acauain-
tances. The bride, the groom, and their
relatives as well as the officiating Rabbi,
the Rev. l. l. Lyons, were now stationed
beneath the canopy. The Rabbi next
chanled, in sweet musical voice, the
Hebrew marriage service, one of the
most impressive things we ever listened
to. He held in open hand the Sacred
Book, and in the other the consecIated
wine. The bridegroom then placed
plain gold ring upon the finger of the
bride, murmuring in Hebrew, "With
this ring wed thee according to the
laws Of Noses" after which he tasted
of consecrated wine, then gave it to his
bride, who followed his example, and
The glass to pieces. as an en-
blem of the fragile nature Of all human
happiness. This done, the wedding Ger
PmOny was complete-Ihe marriage con
tract { (Katu60h) } having been previously
read to the groom and signed by him,
as well as attested by the proper witness
'es. The bride, it appears, does not
sign the contract, as the husband is con-
'idered responsible for the fufilment. of
most of the marital obligations The
ceremony over. the crowd dispersed itself
among The tables laden with viands and
lelIcacies of the choicest description
hat had been prepared for the festivliY
md The happy couple received calls dur
ng the afternoon. AT 6 p NJ. they de-
parted for Washington, D c., on we'd
hing tour. while the ''friends they left (
behind them" kept up the conviviality of
he scene throughout the entire evening.
Everything passed off in the most salts
actOry manner-all parties seemed per-
ectly DELI shted-the bridal presents of
liver, very numerous, valuable, and
were ardently admired-and
he most enthusiastic bumpers were given
o the good fortune of the newly married /
ouple.- Sandy Times.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24

Mr. Thackery has been lecturing in
Scotland on the Four Georges, and
though upon the whole successful, be
was severely hissed for uttering some
disparaging things about Queen Mary.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24

Twenty OF thirty negroes have been
killed, and one white man Aogged to
death in Kentucky and Tennessee, not
for actual insurreetion. but upon suspi.
cion of meditating il.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-12-24

Cherry is still at large at the head
quarters of the Cleveland and Pittsburg
road. but processes a willingness to deliv-
er himself up for trial. if he be but pro-
tecled from the violence of an excited
nublic
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-06

for which We assembled. aud in every position in
which we may be placed resolve 10 use our ut
most efforts to promote the commercial prosper
tv of our country. aud especially OF that portion
of il, whose welfare must always be the dearest
Ia every Southern heart. With firm reliance
on the blessing Of Providence. let US persevere
in our efforts until the Southern and Southwest.
EN- States of this Confederacy shall be admitted
by the common consent of mankind to be the most
favored county on which the sum of Heaven ever
shone.
Permit me, gentlemen, to tender you my sin.
cere Acknowledgements for your kindness, and
wishing you the greatest happiness both here
and hereafter, TO bid you respectful and al
fpctionatr iarwell.
On motion. the Convention then adjourned. to
meet again il, Savannah on the second Monday in
December next.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-06
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

SATURDAY Feb, ID 1856
The House met at II o'clock, pursuant to ad-
iournment. Prayer by Right Rev. Bishop Early,
of the Methodist church.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Lee from the committee of Propositions,
&c, reported.
a bill to amend the charter of the city of Rich
mond
Mr.. BASS from special committee appointed
for the purpose, on his motion. this day, presen-
ted bill to incorporate the Roanoke Red Sui
phur Springs in the county of Roanoke.
THE PUBLIC PRINTER,
The Speaker announced the following as til e
committee under the resolution Of romlin. adopt
ed, yesterday, viz: Messrs, 1omlin, Kemper.
Wright billiard, Ellyson, Crockett, Nowlin, Hoge
and Thomas of Mason.
ADVERSE REPORTS AGREED TO.
Reports submitted, adverse to the following
propositions and petitions were read and concur
red in:
OF limiting the time which Jurors shall be com
PEELED to serve IN the several circuit, county and
corporation courts the commonwealth.
VI eAemptlng from jury service the magistrates
who acted under the late constitution.
RESOLUTIONS on VARIOUS SUBJECTS.
The appropriate committees instructed
to inquire into the expediency Of various propo-
sitions, to wit:
by Mr.. Dlcknson-of incorporating the
Virginia copper mining and smelling company.
liy MIR. Nalton-of ncorporatinga Merchants
ana Mechanics Savings Bank, in the town of
Danville.
By Mr. Murdaugh permitting certain saw
hgS banks to issue notes of denomination
rot less than five dollars, upon pledge of State
script.
by Mr. banks-ot amending the act appoint
ng commissioners to report losses sustained by
.d"ard Parish in the construction of the Ohio
iver and Maryland turnpike road, so as to give
ad COMM ssoners further time to report.
by Mr.. Christian-of Incorporating the Hot
pnngs company. in the county of Bath.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
by Mr.. Barns-of A p Bookover and others
lr the establishment of an election precinct at
lovers Gap, in the county of Marion.
by Mr.. French-of Edwin Grant. of Nercar
ounty, tor permission to dispose of certain pro-
1er'y by the gift enterprises system.
THE NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD.
-, ne House resumed the consideration of the
III concerning the Northwestern Virginia Rail
''o' "hlch was under consideration when the
louise adjourned on yesterday.
Mr. foreman being entitled to the floor resu.
1eo hnd concluded his argument ncainst the
m'hament submitted by Mr.. PAUL. and in
"'"c"ey oi the repeal of existing restriction on
aid road. '''o" oh
ne discussion was continued further bv Mos
Is i'o''iday and Cramme in opposition to the
before Mr.. Cramme had concluded his remark.
yielded the floor for motion to adjourn. which
vas accordingly submitted by Mr.. Hiett,apd the
fonse thereupon adjourned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-06

GENERAL WALKERS EARLY LovE.-We find
the subjoined episode in the life of the Nicara-
guam hero in an exchange paper:
The history Of General Walker, like that of
all other men of mark, is not free from. the
romance of love well as that of war. Whilst
law student in New Orleans. he conceived a
warm and ardent attachment for a very interest
ing young lady, who was born deaf and dumb
She had been we'll educated and was of very en-
gaging manners. Her misfortune drew toward
her the sympathies and regard of all kind heart
ed persons. With his characteristic orgnali-
ty and popularity of feeling and sentiment,
Walker became warmly enamoured Of this young
lady. She reciprocated his regard, and for some
time they were never happy unless together
He soon acquired knowledge of her signs.
and they conversed with great facility. the me-
dunn of their conversation, no doubt, adding
zest to their enjoyment. At last. some slight
misunderstanding interrupted their intercourse,
and before reconciliation could be elected the
young lady died. This event gave tinge of
melancholy to the thoughts and character of
Walker. Perhaps. as many of his friends
thought, it produced the great change in his
character which ensued-a change from the
quiet, modest student, to the bold, daring, daunt
less revolutionist and warrior.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-06
SPECIAL. NOTICES

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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-06

The late Printer to the Senate, Mr.. Tucker,
makes a publication in the Sentinel which ar
raigns the course Of the President and charges
HI with having used his "ofioial power, as well
as personal influence" to defeat him. The SEN
tinel has had the courage to speak very indepen-
IDENTIFY at times, and has thereby incurred the dis
pleasure of an administration which cannot bear
10 have the truth told. The success of tho Uni
on is the triumph of Forneyism. There are ru-
mors OF an agreement to connec. n gentleman of
the South with the editorial management of the
Union, as corrective of the rottenness which
infects it. but we doubt whether that will avail.
Forneyism is beyond the power of disnfectants.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-06
Kodc., Fever and ayuc Cure,-Irs srppr


IfBRITfNeScr did any medicine acquire popularity
idly this has paved the celebrity by
rnled succession o cres. The demand Tor il is
with the union Qunme, Strychnne and other deeterous
drugs administered remedies for and Intermittent
feye have done much mischief in the South
this ration Which it free from all such prucous
dents yet far effective un the medicines contain
them has been hailed in those regions priceless uif
science.
For sale by r. Staber Co. and by Druggists generally
JAS. n RHODES Proprietor.
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CEltTIfJC ATT.
NnifEAFE L

NUN VLh, ' 4, Jlnuarg n -
BY request Of Mcssrs Rowland X Bros We liz - LIT
ed the opening Of one of Icrrnes Patent LAY atet
which IN the fire OF December Z belonging 10 NJ Aa,
& Co.'S Express, and found the paper. md s Ad
perfect state If preservation. II was in onr ort Is in
could be had large four story bf5 as sesa
destroyed and the safe remained tie whole ,s eniro
from the ruins ss efiole dr..
Signed, GEO I. ANDERSON q u,,,
WM - REYNOLDS
MILES DAVIS, " ~ =" LEAS.
am fully satisfied with the manner in which mo
toned Safe preserved its contents pn,r tgnPe ieG
agent Adams :, cos -