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ONE DAYS SACRIFICE.
Br VIRGINIA TOWNSEND.

'Oh, dear! I wish knew what to do!
The lips were just like the tone, that
moment, half pouting, half wistful indeed
this was the expression of the whole face,
as it pressed itself up to the window-pane
that morning. ..o 0saI.t A..
1t was sweet face, though by no means
a beautiful one, and you felt intuitively that
the pout was improvised, and that a smile
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"erc baggard, and her looks animated by
fever. She said to him, " il is well that you
came, for win now roast the goose, which
will be ready at once" AT the simc mo-
ment the clerk heard the cry of child in
the Kitchen. He rushed to the spot, and
found the new born child tied up, and lying
in the frying pan. The mother, taken sud
denly with white milk fever, had mistaken
her child for goose, and was about to put
It to death. Tho father happily arrived In
time to prevent such catastrophe.
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Mr.. Y. was man OF sound mind and
deep integrity, beloved by all who had the
pleasure Of an acquaintance; early in life
he married a young lady who was his equal
in purity of principle one whose presence
shed IN hallowed influence around her. Her
deep and feryent piety sustained her through
many trial, which none but the heart
broken companion Of the inebriate has to
endure. .I.... ...-. .., .sf.
The FIRST few years Of their married life
were passed in pleasantness and peace. Mr..
Y. was all that could be wished for in q
husband, ever kind and aaectionate to his
wife; studying every wish that it might be
granted before uttered; none enjoyed q
higher reputation in the village where he
resided than himself ...
In the course Of time q group Of merry
boys were added to their family circle to in
crease their happiness. o, that we could
leave them here and draw veil over the re-
naming years of their liyes but duty to
the living Is our only incentive TO proceed.
Now instead Of the happy and placid look
that had ever rested onMr Y.'seountenance
80. Co., .,.,, -. ~. .;o,, 30, 49,, aow,
those carcworn cheeks. WAS her children
less obedient than formerly ? or her husband
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.han.. /, nj. manrs, .l,hon,h ho,dlv ncr.
oo,,;S,. Tbs eb;,drcn Jo MO, meet him
with ,be;, accustomed salutatiop his dress
!. nova ,o,,oc,od and s.Oiv. n. WA ,oot IN.
% ,bo., blood.bot eves there We learn the
.,,.,, Th,, aou,, ;n,smr.-,,cc has sst-
- - a., NJ,
then. that the Wite's heart swells with fear
and hone, Her daily praycr ascends to
God that, that beloved one would resist the
tempter before il is too late, and that once
happy and united family made miserable.
Al first he was n moderate drinker; occa-
sionally taking n glass with some of his
friends-neyer dreaming that he was feed.
ing an appetite that would result rs it has
Oh. that tho first glass would be shunnsd,
how many a, broken heart would be saved |.
Not one, among the many hundreds that
GIL n drunkards grave. ever think when thew
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h.,;, C,,m wS;ch ho vii, No, hav. .tr,ny,b
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q An lrishman called at printing Of
fee with an advertisement, and like pru-
dent man, inquired what it would cost. lie
was informed that for one insertion the price
would be 90; subsequent. insertion rs cents
each. "An faith," said he, "I'll have
only two subsequent insertions!''
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When the green feet of the May came
over the mountains of Meadowbrook, there
were two bridals in the gray stone church
on the green.
. For their old loves sake twas that Grace
Hammond and Matte Palmer were married
together.
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wrIScD IN the htaiVcns uDONv, 70 s"o e
beneath, " The day shall be q pery bright
one" ....-. 5.. r' O. ...a. .
What glorious time they will have
murmurs Grace Hammond, while her little
fingers move along the high frost rim on the
edges of the pane. It's full fifteen miles to
the green, and they'll be three hours got
ting there. Then such delicious sleighing
US it will be, and there are twenty couples
going, cousin Charley said. ....r5I.s
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bo great triumph for her to think he's
slightcd me- And the fair, naughty face
of the doctors daughter rose up before the
young girl, while a sharp pang Of jealousy
quivered through her heart.
But It was wearing towards nine o'clock,
and Grace had but little time for reflection.
Il must get Tom to take me over in the
cutter : she murmured; l can easily gain
mammals consent, she is 10 kind-hcartcd,
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There 10 land where death casts no, his shade
land where gold-eyed flowers ne'vr isll asleep;
Where DER Liies Tyre, no more by Tines hand
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ne u a holy Ithu, UtYuHu INC sI"ISi
Jesus SMILES illuminsd, by seraphs wended,
sch men NAY reach when this LIES passions,
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(yLAIRvoYANCE-MRs SEYMOUR, 40 srRrro
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yrvtsrpp-AT 40 8 EAST BROADWAY, q POINTERS
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MRs. LITEs, ONE or THE REST SPIRITUAL GAS.
IvJ yoyant ensysnced mediums fhe y m evss--s>s
ard heslns dises~es for develcpns and Wig co1sac
through Mrs Lines give VARIABLE sdviee - t,~r
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On, AN1ED-AT 7es BROADWAY FOUR CLERKS roR
w shipping and rsi-csd unscs Offices two bcokheepers,
,r conductors three clerks for ard
Yocev stores two baeRagsmep three brakernen three fire.
ner two barksepers four waters two porfers four
sv,r a. ussons two drivers three for steamers two
,wstrnsn and four bows for sorts and for trades.N
KAUFMAN A gARRA1T, Proprietors
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A sTOrfSHTEG TO ALL.-NADAME MORROW CLAIMS
n 10 be be wonderful Astrologis world taf
hes been known The seventh daughter os hs
seventh daughter who also sstro0gist have
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times 20 be m>rried arc how And sbow yoa
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speedily married arf yon will enjoy the greatest
q mairimonss bites sn6 good luck hfoash whole s
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A wONDEk.-rHR GTPsEy GrRIA--p YOU wfep r0
"A know All The secrets OF your past nod future Hfs tbs
knowledge o. which ~ Gaze
don't fail 10 insult the above NAMED n
The GIrsey has also hand wch wiz
lady obtain the oft the
rcsi,s ser hsrge extra ~ Third svenue betwesn Fah
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AIr, RESPECTABLE EMPLOYERS IN CITY AND
"A country vii please observe that number Of first and
second csas cooks sesfnstresses, chambermad
waters and laundresses consisting Of English Scotch Ame
lean ernan Protesans and others with CITY refe-
fences are now waiting for situations wEgfEY'g
enaie ofce l8 7th avenue, I'D st. lady IN
nee. number Of respectable girls wanted Immediately.
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AsToNTsHINo TO ALt-M BRUCE, THE mystic
n rious yelled lady. has returned the oisy f- shps
time and be consulted with ali events Of lgs At IN
kroome street., between Iaurens and 1ompson streets NJ
B-M \ second sight born with a "a
ursl an 10 tell future eveni~L Fee 90 cents.
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J,265,2l3 80
I,2Sl,650 Is

Resolutions on VARIOUS SUBJECTS
The appropriate committees were instructed to
enquire into the oApedency OF sundry PROPOSE
tons. viz:
BY Mr.. Edmunds-Of prohibiting the Execu.
tive from borrowing from the Banks of the State
to supply the temporary wants OF the Ireasu'
ry.
BY Mr.. Holman-Of providing for increased
accommodations for lunatc slaves.
BY Mr.. Nowlin-Of prohibiting by law the
granting of ordinary other license to free ne
groes
BY Mr.. Wright-Of prohibiting by law the hir-
ing of slaves in the district Of Columbia by citi
zens of Virginia.
TIE SHORT TRACK TO CHARLOTTESVILLE.
The Senate bill authorizing the construction
ola direct road between Richmond and Char
lottesvlle, came up as the unfinished business,
and Mr. Lee, being entitled to the hnor address
ed the House in opposition to the bill.
MR. Dilard of Henry, next obtained the floor
and advocated the construction of the "short
track"
At the conclusion of his remarks, Mr. Tread
way called for the "previous question:" but the
House decided that the mainquestion should not
be put, by vote of ayes 46, and noes AZ.
Mr.. Pendleton, of Louisa. then proceeded to
express his views is support of the bill under
consideration.
Before the commencement of the discussion,
this morning Mr.. Imboden stated that he had
modified the amendment which he designed to Of.
fer SO that it should read as follows:
No fluids shall be used in the construction of
said short track except such as may specially he
raised for that purpose, and until after the Vir-
ginia Central Road shall have been completed
and put into operation to its Western terminus,
nor shall the interest of the State of Vir-
ginia las a stakeholder in the net profits or
dividends OF the Virginia Central Railroad COM
pany, be at any time applied to the construction
of said short track; and provided that the State
of Virginia shall be entitled to a share Of the net
revenues of said company, alter said short track
is completed in proportion TO the State interest
in the entire stock of this company.
AT the close of Mr.. Pendleto speech Mr..
Seldom obtained the floor, and onhis motion. the
House adjourned.
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SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, Jan is 1856.

BILLS REPORTED
Mr.. Thompson from the Committee on Agri-
culture, &c. reported Senate bril- TO incorporate
the Mack's Meadon Mining and manufacturing
Company. in the county Of Floyd.
Mr. Tate from a Select Committee, reported
Senate bill Incorporating the Dalton Copper Mi
ming Company in the county Vt CerroH.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolutions of inquiry were proposed
BY Mr.. Chapman to report bill to incorpo-
rate the Upton Plaster, Coal and Manufacturing
Company in tho counties Of Smythe and Taze
well
BY Mr.. Huddleson of Incorporating q com
pany of farmers, merchants and planters Of this
and other Southern States. for the purpose of es
tablishing line of steamers direct from some
port in Virginia to some port in Europe.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
WEDNESDAY. Jan I6 1856.
BILLS REPORTED.
To amend the aci making the town of Lynch
burg city and reviving and reducing into one
act the provisions of its charter.
TO incorporate the Fincaste Insurance Com
pany:
To provide the construction Of the Lynchburg
and North Carolina Railroad.
Toincorporate the Central Savings Bank, of
the county OF Amherst.
Mr. Edmnnds from the committee of Banks
ported bills To re extend the charters of the fol-
lowing BANKS VIZ. u" bpnk NiFpula, mo
Farmers Bank Of Virginia; the Bank of the Val
10y in Virginia: the Exchange Bank of Virginia;
tho Merchants and Mechanics Bank of Wheel
ing, and the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.
THE PORTSMOUTH ORPHAN ASYLUM
The bill to incorporate the Portsmouth Orphan
Asylum which was re-commited to the commit
the of Propositions &c, on the Dist ult.. after n
lengthy debate. reported from said commit
tee with amendments.
The committee proposed to strike out the thir-
ty-three names of trustees. engrated in the bill,
by Mr. Murdaugh, and re insert the names OF
"D. ID. Fiske, JAS ID. Holiday, Geo. w. Pete,
J. n. Schoolfed Holt Wilson. S. II. Hartt and
w. Watts" who are to have the "power to ir-
crease their number to twelve"
BANKING STATISTICS.
The Speaker laid before the House commune
cations from cashiers of Banks among them 9
statement from the cashier of the Bank of Vir-
gnia in Richmond. showing the amount of bills
and notes discounted by the Banks, payable in
and out of the State, during the period designa-
ted in the resolution calling for the information,
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transmitting the plan and estimate Tor the i'm
pgovement af the kaHa~ha river FAR Steamboat
navigation mp to Loup Creek Shoals. called for
by the resolution Of the House adopted ON the
9th Of last month.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were then offered
aud adopted
ByMr. Ronald-That leave be granted Ia
bring in a bill 10 incorporate the South Western
Virginia Mining and Manufacturing Company,
in the county of Montg merry.
By Mr.. Bass-Of 40 amending the license
laws of the Commonwealth. as Ia exempt from
taxation the sale of books. pamphlets, &c, where
the author is citizen Of Virginin, and the hooks.
pamphlets, &c, printed and Published in
Virginia.
PETITION.
BY Mr.. Dillard-A memorial from the Rich
mond and Dansille Bail Road Company, praying
II temporary loan Of $4,000 to complete their
road.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The bill to authorize repairs to be made TO the
Governors House and TO provide furniture
therefor, was taken mp, read third time and pass
ed A sum of $i3975 65 WIS appropriated for
the purpose of the bill.
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SENATE.
tlbAN n ~
MornAy. .Ianuary ~. 1856.

MONDAY. January ~, s56
Mr.. Thomas from u select COMM ttec, Jap
pointed by n resolution this morning.) reported
bill authorizing the Orange and Alec andria
Rail Road Company to purchase Daniel s. Island
in james River.
Mr.. Thomas of a select committee, reported
bill to change the name Of tho Orange and
Alexandria Rail Road Company, to the -Iexnn-
dria and Lynchburg Rail Road Company.
BY Mr.. Thompson-Of authorizing the South
Side Rail Road Company to extend their road to
Clifton Forge or Covinglon, without n appro-
praton from the State.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Tate called for tho orders of tho day.
namely. the numerous bills making appropria-
tons for internal improvements.
Mr. Layne moved that the several orders of
the day be postponed until Thursday. the 18th
instant, which was agreed to.
BILLS PASSED.
To INCORPORATE the Scottsve Factory, for the
purpose of manufacturing cotton, wool. iron and
lumber;
Providing for the voluntary cnslavement of
the free negroes Of the Commonwealth.
Exempting citizens of Lynchburg from sery
ing as jurors in the county of Campbell in civil
cases.
Mr.. Cabell, of Nelson, was added to the Com
mittee of Courts of Justice, on motion OF Mr.
Tomlin.
RESOLUTIONS.
Tho following resolutions wero then offered
and adopted:
BY Mr.. Mays-Of providing by law that no
exception shall be allowed against any grand
juror, after presentment or Indictment found by
grand jury. on account of legal disablity,to any
member of the jury.
BY Mr. Ely son--Of regulating, by law, the
operations of Foreign Insurance Companies in
Virginia.
THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The unfinished business was called for by MIR.
psndeton, Of Gilcs-beingthe consideration OF
Senate bill 70 authorize the Central Railroad
Company to construct short track between
Charlottesville and Richmond.
The question pending the motion made by
Mr.. Tomlin on Friday to postpone indefinitely
the whole subject, including the bill and the
amendment offered by Mr.. Garnett to the ID
section This amendment was given in the pro-
ceedngs of Friday.
Mr. Segar being EMIT led to the floor, resumed
his address. and spoke at least an hour in sup.
port of the bill.
Mr.. Nelson addressed the House briefly in op
position TO the hill.
Mr.. Johnston followed on the same side. aftel
which the House adjourned, on motion of Mr.
Pendletvn of Giles.
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TUESDAY, January ID, 1856.
SENATE.

Resolutions of enquiry were offered
BY Mr.. Layne-Of amending an act passed
February 9th. 1854, incorporating the Craig
Greek Navigation Company, so as to withdraw
the capital stock of said company, and apply the
same to the extension of the Cumberland Gap
Road to tho mouth IF Craig's Greek.
BY Mr.. Daughtrey--0f amending the Gath sec
ton of chapter 1913 Of the Code of Virginia, so
more effectually to prevent the circulation through
the post Office of certain books, papers and let
ters, to induce slaves to rebel, or escape to the
North.
BILLS PASSED.
House bill for the relief of ii. j. Brown of the
county of Campbell-with an amendment. Ayes
40. noes2.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at ~ o'clock.
STANDING COMMITTEE.
The Speaker called upon standing committees
for reports, whereupou,
Mr.. Deane from the Committee on Roads. &C..
reported bill to incorporate the Richmond and
Lynchburg Railroad Company;
BANKS.
The Speaker submitted statement from the
Exchange Bank of Virginia at Richmond, which
was referred to he,Committee on Banks. This
statement show the amount of bills discounted in
other. States, and comprehends term of three
years,
The following is copy Of the statement.
Get !, 1852, Oct l, 1853, Oct l, 1884,
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
SATURDAY, Jan.I2 1896.


| CONTESTED ELECTION.
The Committee Of Privileges and Elections
| made a report on the contested election from tho
counties Of Manchester and Northumberland.
| They report the polls as returned for WIN. II.
| Harding the returned candidate, ass; for Richard
| A. Claybrook. 4S3. After deducting the votes
| found by the committee TO be Illegal the polls
stands for Richard A. Clnybrook 479. for VIM.
| II. Harding. i67. And the concluding resolution
Of the report declares Mr. Claybrook entitled to
the seat.
The report being taken up by the House. the
| concluding resolution was agreed 20 on motion
of Mr. Imboden unanimously. Mr.. Harding
was the member whore death occurred on last
Friday.
The Committee on Executive Expenditures
port that they amount. in the last two years. sto
S5s. $50 02, which is sustained by all the neces-
sary and satisfactory vouchers. The annual APP
preparation TO the civil contingent fund is $780,
600 and there remained the sum of Sl,61OH
on the 9Th Sept last, the close Of the fiscal year
1854 and 1853
ELECTION OF BROADER GENERAL.
The House took up the joint order of the day
for the election of a Brgadier General for tho
9Th brigade.
Mr.. Sinclair supported the nomination of Col
Eppa Hunton. (whose name was reported from
the Senate,) seconded by Mr.. Carter
Mr. Seldom sustained the nomination Of Col
VIM. A. Brown. whose name had also bnen
broueh, before the Senate. The claims of Col. b
were further sustained by Messrs Kemper and
Segar.
After Message TO the Senate of the rendi' ess
of tho House to proceed with the election. the
,o was called and resulted; For Hunton ". for
Brown AZ. Joint vote with the Senate; w hole
number of votes I7G, necessary to choice 50 /;
for Col Eppa Iuuton lO7, for Col. VIM II Brown
Gland Col uunton was dc clareI that du Iy cleo
ted Brigadier General Of the 9Th Brigade
ABOLITION OF INSPECTIONS.
Mr. Bondurant presented the petition of the
Virginia Agricultural Society, for the abortion
of all Inspection Laws, rs To quality" kept
that it shall he lawful at the option of the
contracting parties to have an inspection OF Flour
Referred TO the committee of Agriculture, Ike.
SHORT TRACK TO cuARLoTrEsviLLEs.
The House proceeded with the unfinished or
der of yesterday, upon tho bill authorizing the
Virginia Central Railroad Company to con struct
n direct road from Charlottesville to Rich mond.
The question pending being the motion of Mr..
Tomn to postpone the bill Indefinitely
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NEW GOODs.-Wc have just opened ~ bean.
~ fu stock of Figured Delaines and Cashmeres At
rcdnccd prices dec l0tsl JAS. A sTIGLER & co.
lNHINA WATER HEATERS, for the n ursery.-
~ taper only Is necessary to keep the water For
sale at J. VI. THOMPSON g. CO.'S
jan l5dkcifts Drug Store
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ENOR SALE-The Spring Valley Bouse ond
Il LOT OF FOUR ACRES, with new and good improve
nen recently made There the lot of the boldest
Springs in the county, and also Spring house. built last
mer on the most improved PLAN all out houses in good cond
ton Any wishing to take view OF the premises
do so at any time. For teruss apply to J 7. Davis
jan le dew SARAH L. DAVIS '