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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

A VICIOUS DOG, owned by man nam
ed Stout, residing on Broad street has been order
ed to be put TO death for being allowed TO 70 at
large ~ tho street. The Mayor, not long since,
nned the owner Of this vicious brute, with the
nope that that would make him keep the animal
up, out faiing to effect his object, he has taken
more certain method Of ridding the city Of . nui-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

MOONLIGHT PARADE.-The Young
Gnard battalion made moonlight parade last
Wednesday night and attracted marked attention
wherever they went The ORGANIZATION i. NOV IN
admirable condition and steadily Increasing in
strength Col Richardson is using every efY,,rt 70
perfect II In drill and will eventually sueceed
in making it all he desires.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

The CHAIN GANG, under officer Pearce,
is doing good service and stesdi,v inc,e.s,n. =,
numbers If all the worthless vsgrants about the
city were hitched in 1t and put to work, they
might be made to earn their bread and save M
city from hiring hands to make improvements
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

STANDING UP FOR Her RrGHrs.--A maiden lady in
Wesport, Mass, who is possessed of considerable
real estate, being called upon to pay her high
way tax for the present year, claimed an equal
privilege with the lords of creation, of working i.
out upon the highway. and actually appeared with
hoe in hand, and discharged her duty to the satis-
faction of the Surveyor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

March RAcE.--Messrs. Henry and Dos.
well have matched their two years old colts--one
by Revenue and the other by Red Eye--for s5O0
aside single dash Of mile, the race 10 be run AZ
Fairfield next spring. Both colts were exhibited
at the last Agricultural Fair In this city and Mr.
Doswells received the premium
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

FIRST SHlPMEST.-The first of the new crop Of
southern corn was received in New York Wednes-
day. 1t is of fine qnaiity. and found buyers at IS
AIS cents for yellow, which is high price for the
opening. Old is five cents lower, in consequence
of the liberal supplies Of new.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

FIRST TIME.-Terrence Lynch, young
man, made his debut before the Mayor yesterday.
ior getting drunk and taking lodgings In the mar.
Set house Terrence said this was his frst offence
since he came to Richmond, and ON his promising
mat It shonld be bis last. was DISCHARGED
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

CoMPLIMENTARY.-W were informed
Yesterday moiniHg that party Of our German e.
.izens bad given the Captain of the brig aWal-
borg" in which was brought over the statns of
Washington, supper, the night before, at sehsd's
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

LONG TRrp-The new wharf boat at Napoleon
Ark, is 200 feet long and so feet wide IL was
built at Ravenswood, Virginia. 200 miles distant
from which place il was six weeks en- route.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

CoD LIVER OIL.-It is estimated that thousand
barrels of cod oil are annually brought into the
town of Beverly, Mass, by her fishermen Ii is
sold to the leather curriers'. Ths present value is
about $13a barrel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

TAKEN IN,-Last week an inmate of the bunatic
Asylum at jacksonville, managed to make his es
cape. Disgusting himself he went to the office OF
she Jacksonville Journal, and had lot of posters
issued announcing an exhibition to be given by him
that night of tricks in legerdemain. Quite mum
Der of persons paid their admission fee, aud wait
ed long time for the magician; but the magician
had pocketed the proceeds and left for parts uu.
known. There was much ''method ia his mad
ness His name was G. w. Pearl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

A QuaEEREss, jealous of her husband. watched
his movements. and one morning actually disco
sered the truant huggng and kissing the hired
girl Broadbrim saw tho face of his wife, a. che
pefped throagh the hsiEopsned door, and with eli
the coolness OF general, thus addrssseh her -.
Betsy, thee had better qnis resrtnR, sf shse viii
ssess als.nshsnss IN sks Azssly.a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

Fox CHASE ON THANKSGIVING DAY.-The Cecil
md Democrat says: A grand fox chase came on
| and Welch Point. Thirty horsemen, with twenty
dogs. Joined the chase, During the chase three
foxes were running at one time, not more than
three or four hundred yards ahead of the pack
Sach of the sportsmeH were in position To wit
ness if, described 1t very animating scene. All
three OF the foxes were earthed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

PINxED.--George, slave. was found
in possession of lot Of cigars, which he came By In
an improper manner; and not being able to tell =
straight tale as TO how he got them, was taken TO
tip valley and treated to striped suit. at the ex.
pehse OF his master, who was to foot his bills
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

BEouEsTs-The late John High. Jr., who was
killed at the Chicago fire, bequeathed 10000 to
benevolent institutions The board of foreign
missions received $1,000 and the tract society ST.,
000
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

HEAVY DAMAGEs.-George New horter has recover
ed $4,000 damages against the city of Milwaukee,
for injuries sustained by falling al night from a
Ihigh bank, left by the graders without any guard
or light
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

WORK FOR TIE UsEsPLoYED-A correspondent OF
the Cincinnati (0l Commercial, writing from
Springfield, Clarke county. says: There is a good
demand about here for good hands to husk corn
and chop wood. One dollar per day is paid and so
cents cord TO wood choppers, and plenty of work.
Potatoes 25 cents per bushel, wheat IS cents corn
25 cents, hogs 50. so to 81, hay $3.50 per ton.'>
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

INSTRUCTIONS III. Danforth & Co. were
fined 81 for obstructing the street with two hoes
hosds: and Robt Priddy was fined Al for obstruct.
ing the sidewalk Of Mayo street with plank.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

BAD NEWS FOR SHERRY DRIsKERs-Spanish pa
pers announce that the produce of wine in the
Here's districts has suffered very much from the
.'odium," and that in places the crop has al
most entirely failed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT EsrIMATEs-The esti
mates proposed to be made to carry on the United
states government for the fiscal year ending with
June next, amount to the sum Of $50,3l2,9i3, and
includes Sl3,6S0,44S for the Navy, $f4076,6l9 for
the Army and miscellaneous objects. and 1864 300
to supply DEFICIENCIES in the General Post Office De-
partment. There will, in addition, be required
81 165, ,224 TO meet appropriations made by previous
acts of Congress- and $l6,5S6.5SS for existing sp-
preparations, but not required for the service OF
the present fiscal year. and may be applied to the
year ending June, 1859. The grand total Is $14,-
Oe4755.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

SuFFocAToy OF A CHuD IN CoTToN Houss-
The Wilkes county, Georgia, Republican Of Goth
November says that on the 5th, the youngest child
of Mr.. Joseph and Frances punaway, of Wilkes CO.,
beautiful little daughter, between eight and nine
years old, found buried yerticty head foremost
in the cotton. She had been dead some hours
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

REsusuEd WoRKs.--The Manchester IN. H. Amer
lean states that the print works in that city re
snmed the manufacture of ealicoes ON Tuesday on
full time. The several companies mostly engaged
in the manufacture of tools, who occupy the junct
tion shop at Worcester, Mass, commenced work
also on Tuesday full time Work suspended
throughout the entire shop about four weeks ago
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

The MErEoRoLIFE IN MARnLEHEAp, NASSAU ex
animation by Prof. Shepherd. Of the metallic mass
recently found on the sea shore of Marblehead,
Mass, and presumed by many to be Of meteorie or
igin proves 1t to be Stag, from the copper and tin
furnace in Swansea, Wales. 1t IL frequently taken
on board ship for ballast.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

"A COSTLY BUsISEss.-The failure Of the second
attempt to launch the "Great Eastern" steamsl.ip
in England, will be much regretted The Liver
pool Courier mentions that the first attempt is said
to have cost f5o000 or enongh to build q very re.
spectacle steamship Of the ordinary size.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

BURSISG FLUID--it is said--will not
e1piose ffom mere ignition, bnt must nrst become
hested. II this be So any invention by which ths
WICK tubes can be kept COOL would render Il far
more safe than in the ordinary metal or glass
lamps.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

OLD RoGUE.--A slave named Phil, was
was found guilty before the Mayor OF stealing rail-
road bags, and sentenced to the lash.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

WALKERS LANDING PLAcE.-The Selma. Alabama
State Sentinel. says that Walker will land his
forces at Point Blanco forty miles from San Jose,
the capital of Costa Rica, 10 which place he will
march his troops. The entire forces of Costa Riea
are now said to be in Nicaragua, and consequently
their own State is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05
S.tal prizes. amounting 70
Whole Tickets Sla; Iis,ees 3: Quarters 81 :
PLAN or THE f.uTIEEY

PLAN Or TIN L0TfEEY
The NuG!hCTs from 10 SA.RN, corresponding with
Rose Numbers oU The ilrkels prated op separate
slips of7per arc eCclrclci Win snail TIN tubes Nd
placed ~ one Wheel.
The rst S prizes similarly printed and encircied
ar placed ia another Wheel.
The wheels then yevulved, 3nd number Is
drawn from tRa wheel oi numbers and 81 the same
time Prize Is drawn from the other wheel. The
Number snd Prize drawn out are oTCncd and exhibit
ed 20 the audience, ani registered by the Comulis-
soneTs, the Prize being pisced against the number
drawn Tins operation is repeated until all the Prizes
are irAvG ont.
APPROXIMATION PRTEEs.-Ths two preceding and
the two Succeeding numbers to those drawing the
fgst Prizes will be entitled 20 the 81 ApproXims-
on Prizes. For example: 1t Ticket No li.2j0 draws
the ss0o Prize those Tickets numbered II ,2is 2te
II 25l ll2i2 viii each be entitled TO $30. II Ticket
No $50 draws the S39,nn Prize, those Tickets num-
bered SIS. 9, 55. 552 viii each be entitled to $3.50
and 50 on, according to the above scheme.
The 500 prizes OF $50 will be determined by the
Ia figure ofthe number that draws the 10000 prize.
For exSiGple: If the number drawing the $500
prize ends with No !, then all the Tickets where the
number ends in !, will be entitled 10 $40 1fthe NUM-
Der ends with No ?, then all the Tickets where the
number ends in 2. will be entitled to $40 snd SO on
too.
Certificates ofpsckages will be sold st the following
rates, which is the risk:
Certiioate.ofa package ofl0 whole Tickets, $50
hnlE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

STRoLLISa VAGRANTs.-Two young.
healthy vagrants. hailing from New York, were
Gagged last Thursday night. for roosting In porch
near the Central Railroad Depot. They gave their
names MS William o. Day and Joseph Bennett, and
assert that they footed Il here in search Of employ
ment. One Of them looked very much like be had
isi!en asleep and hungry goat had feasted on his
hair for grass and the other was as seedy a. n he
had been chased through patch OF dry bamboos
10y a pack OF wolves Having neither use nor room
ior such characters. the Mayor ordered them to
leave at once, which they readily promised TO do.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

OPEN NAvIGArIos.-The insurance companies
composing the board Of underwriters in New York
have subscribed 100000 towards keeping the har
bor OF that port open. II is designed % employ
three or four suitable steamboats,, day and night
ON the middle OF December to tile middle o
Marc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

INTRICATE MARRYING Miss Marion Maxwell
described by the English papers as an ''innoceui
simpleton GIRL not of age lately in the police
court at Lambeth, eng where it was proved that
in 1900 she married John Blair Wills, a medical
student who deserted her, and married Ann Goode
lie then persuaded Miss Maxwell that his mar
riage with her was sham, and induced her to mar
ry bla brother, James Wills, who h.d been very
kind to her when she was deserted by John. The
girl consented, and was married, but her friends
hearing of it, all the parties in the affair were ar
rested and imprisoned
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

SUDDEN DEATH or A pRIyTEs.-Gurdon VI. yinal.
a compostor in the Office of the Boston Traveller,
while working at his case Tuesday morning fell
down in ht Of appoplexy, aud almost Immediately
expired.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

To BE HUSo.-The Eutaw, Ala, Whig states that
the four negroes charged with numbering Richard
E. Stewart in Sumter county, have been convicted
and sentenced to be hanged. The trial of Briggs
charged with The same crime. has been continued
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

The La CRossE LAND GRAsT-The In Crosse and
Milwaukee Railroad Company have been offered six
TO eight millions of dollars for their land grants
from the last Congress. but the offer Is declined.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

THE County CoURT of Henrico win
commence its December term on Monday next
Several criminal cases are to be disposed Of
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

MgsDED.-The broken places In 9th
street, complained Of by US, have been repaired
SO that thoroughfare is now in passable condition
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05
se % Corner OF Clay and Assno s,sao;.
YrrNNnII.-,l, 6, =, ,. = = n :

W0ODFIN'S sPECIFIC!-F0R
CHRONIC THRUSH AND DYspEpsyA A =
the proprietor of this Specific has been aware of
rs virtues Tor several years having frequently I,a 10
@iaal qranttlss tor gratuitous distribution to the
ahlcted. He had no idea of Offering 1t 10 the public
IA TINS form. until he was urged 10 do TO- BY those
who had been cured by its use. He now with great
confidence, offers it TO the public for the two
indicated, namely: Chronic Thresh and Dyspepsia.
not as general panaeea, FOR all The ills flesh heir
of sale. f
Manufactured and sold By q. WOODFIN. 18th
street, Church Hill; price 81 per bottle or bottles
ior s.. For sale also, by GIuBBs & APPERsoN: E. J.
PIcOT j POLLARD, 18th street; and DR.. SNELIINGs
corner Of Broad and 18th streets, Church Hill.
La
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

PosTMAsTER's APPoINfNRNTs-The Postmaster
General orders the following:
Edwards c. Parks, postmaster at Netompkin,
Accomac county, Va, vice John w Taylor, declin.
Richie county Va, vice William T. Wells, resign
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05
CARRIAGE MANUFACToRrEs,
$50 RENARD.-The above re-

.EY-a ward of twenty dollars will be paid by the
1s& subscriber to any person who vii deliver to
-S<xA him at Craigton, in Henrco county, his ne
gro gI:l NANNY who some times calls herself Manor
uanham. whor away on the 18th of this month";
Nancy Is very likely bright muiatto. bushy head,
very bright black eye and about II years old She
Ia 1flieve9 to be in the city Of Richmond it's vi
cinity WI A. CHRISTIAN
Oc Ats Craigton HenSscn co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

STAGING IT TO TIE PAcIFIG.-The overland mail
liue now In operation from San Antonio, Texas. 10
San Diego, California, carries passengers through
oh tne sixth trip Westward, four were thus con
veyed to San Diego. The way mails are much in.
creased. The entire road is now stocked with four
hundred animals, twenty-five coaches. and seven
ty-hve men, messengers and guardsl With thi.
outnt they can accommodate six passengers Fur
ther arrangements are being completed to accom-
inodate passengers through to New Orleans by this
route The fare from San Diego to New Orleans i,
1906 which snm includes meals on the route. The
eighth mail from San Diego was to have been dis
patched on the 23d of October, with full compile
ment of passengers. The schedule time for th,
trip of this line is thirty days
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-A fire broke out at Pass
Christian La, on Friday morning, at O'Clock, in
the Sans Souci Hotel, Kept and owned byJ S
Woodward, and communicating to other buildings
totally destroyed the hotel, Mrs. Selph's dwelling
) Hooks store and dwelling and J. Dedauxs drink
ing saloon
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05
rArH YrrI

APPROPRIATION PRIZES.
4 prizes 0i SS1. approximating 20 $4,000
prize. are $iaO
prizes Il s25a. sprroxlmstins to sSo,0oo
prize. arss,, are 1870
pTlYe. sre 500
prizes of $40, sppnoxiTasting 20 ss.eoe
prizes are 600
tpT3fes of Sl25, approximating to 5000
prjEe, are 500
prizes of sI0a spproximating TO $500
pT5ze, sTe 400
prize Of SIS aTproximatlnS to $4,000
prigc, Srr 800
prizes Of 50 approximat:ng 10 1850
pr!zss sre 200
sasa ySlXss ut so are lGeWQ
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

sm2 PURCELL, LADD & Co.
~ np.Yyps pguaGIsrs.
a psALhEWs W,aSlp,As IN RANTS, otis, DYES.

n q "a.
aT q BsSas spa s bs sssSs says h s,G1s
~, sne wnote comprising large and general as,
ns,cssas, Seii adapted 70 the sants Of the trade,
a,hahtagepus terms aud mostly for cash
,bs ars snanksul 70 our friends and the public for
.d h,d long continued and fattering support, and we
.a. Nta the facilities we possess Tor obtaining
ws@pp,'es ~ ana the strctest attention to the anafy
~ goods sent from u.s. 70 preserve the reputation
WHICH our house enjoys sar soiins articles of tbe
very best character. =
Particular and nronpt attaution To shinni,g anA
PuRoaLL, LADD Co, Druggists.
az % The street opposite theiT Old stand.
,oUGH ELIXfR-For Pulmonary Dis
C,,s Ease in It's inelpient stage, and for Colds and
C2nghs, Mrs. DAVIS COUGH ELIXIR stands far
the patronage Of Southern community. This me,si
sne does not profess 70 eradicate all Diseases of what.
ever nature, with which humanity may be aifiiced-
nof does the proprietor declare to be the ONLY CURE
nas acquired for itself and that too without puina
WIN saose no have used IT, and from the great M m
peI o, oertincafes of residents of Richmond wl o
nave been benefited and cured bv is use she feels al
liberty te commend il TO general use satisfied that
,lehhbeted cannot It withsut receiving great
ptneht iro!a its healing and curative powers
= or ssie by Mrs. 4. 3. DAVIS, Bennett 4 Beers.
Als@. gtvai, thss. Milspauch, E. j. Pc0t A. Bode-
rand Chas. D. Yale. my2I
MOST WONDERFUL DISCOVERY -
- - A certsin cHre for Fever and Ague-I,EoN
ARDS ANTfDGTE for the above. ia the creo test
discovery al the II has never heen brown 70
iad and IS considered By numbers that have usad II
gs,Id by the medical iaculty) the best medicine in
keferences given by those who have been cure6
BY the above medicine u
FSice Fl per bottle, To be had Of
THOMAS LEONARD
Corner md A. N.Efra
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05
FELoNIous AssAuLr.-Y estsraaY =

FELoSIous AssAuLT.-Y estsrday ~
the time appointed for the sxaminstion of william
pessely and William Jones', charged viii klosi-
Miles McMshsn. on the 30th Of November, but
owing to the inability OF the witnessss 10 skHsad
the investigation postponed until Friday ssxt.
Dr. Taylor, the attending physician Of The uoand-
fracture OF the right arm above the elbow. end .
severe bruise upon the elbow. and that McMahau
bad had concussfon Of the brain, which mieht
yet result In infsmation. Neither OF them Wers
now In condition to attend court bat uisht b
enabled 90 do 50 iu the course Of : Heek ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

So MrcH FOR RuN.--James L. Far
rier. market man from the county Of aooshland,
has been harnessed and jugged, 70 answer the
charge OF entering the bar room Of the Central
right hand of Jim Bowser, slave, who was attend.
ing the bar at the time. Farmer, IL ID said had
been steaming to excess before the cutting WAS iu-
nicted and If he did IL, be may lay IL all to the In
huence of bad whiskey drunk before going 10 ,;s
Central. He will have hearing before the Mayor
this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

Hon George Dxrsee, treasurer Of the Pittsbpsgs
Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Company, las
resigned
The whole number Of political sxilss (sthsssats
Of Santa Anna.} hsnished from Mexico ~ ths ~
cent decree 10 forty-hse-
Teunyson. the poet, 10 said 70 b hspeaeo ~.
tim 20 the uss Of opium
On Monday neat the Lselslaturs ~ KsnteenJ
messs.
rhs y. o. True Delta: nys the ssqas ssse 6
ylsiA.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

Coop TAsTE.-0ur plsy-goers have
doubtless noticed for some time past with what
neatness and precision new pieces have been placed
upen the stage Of the Marshall Theatre. and hov
harmonious have been the arrangements Of every
tairg connected with the plays; but they have scs
N all probability, given thought a. to who ~
the moving spirit in these Affairs. We therefore
take pleasure in informing them that they are In
debfed to the present stage manager, Mr. PusI-
LIPS for the accuracy Of the general arrapgemsuts.
which adds SO much to the Intellectual entertain.
ments served mp each night. 71
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

WILL OF THE LATE JAMES BATrLE-The Mobile
Register states that the will ofths eminent gentle
man has been admitted to Probate and the bulk OF
his property, amounting to some $3.50 000, left to
his widow. His property in the Battle House is
bsqueathed as understand, to granddaughter
There is also bequest of $4,000 each to the Pro
testant Orphan Asylum of Mobile, and the Frank.
lin street Methodist Episcopal Charch Of that city
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-05

SoME FEW YEARS ago Mr.. Kidwell was preaching
TO large audience in wild part of Illinois, and
announced for his text, 'ln my Fathers house are
many mansions" He had hardly read the words,
when old coon stood up and said: Il tell you
folks, that's Ia lie l know his father we'll He
lives about fifteen miles from Lexington, in Ken
lucky, in old cabin, and there amt but one
room in the house" The meeting adjourned.