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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

OPIUM SMoKINe.-- Give in his description of
 China and Chinese Customs, says that one of the streets m Canton is devoted to the sale of this, deadly drug, exclusively " One of the objects. at this place that had the curiosity to visif.S was the opium.smoker in his heaven and cer- tainly it is n fearful sight, although not SO de. grading to the eye as the drunksrd from spir-a its, lowered to the level of the brute and wal-: lowing in the mire. The idiot smile and dcath-, like stupor, however, of the opium dcbauohee. has something far more awful to the gaze than the beastiality of the latter. The rooms where , they sit and smoke are surrounded by wooden cosches with places for the head to rest upon
 and generally a side room is devoted to gamb! ' ling. The pipe is reed of about an inch in diameter, and the apereturc in the bowl for the ], admission of the drug is about the size of a pin- head. On beginner two or three pipes will have an effect, but an old stager will smoke for hours. At the head of each couch is placed n small lamp and the pipe must be held to the f"e during the process of inhang. and, from.
 the difficulty of filling and properly lighting the
 pipe, there is generally person who waits up- on the smoker to perform the office. - A few days of this fearful luxury, when tn.
 ken to excess, will give C pad aud haggar,f look to the face and a few months or even weeks, will change the strong and healthy; man into little better than an idiot skeleton
 The pain they suffer when deprived of the. drug, after long habit, no language can ex- plain and it is only to a certain degree when under its influence that their faculties arc alive
 In the houses devoted to their ruin, these in-
 fatuated peoIe may be seen at nine o'clock, in
 all the different stages, some entering half dis
 tracted to feed the craving appetite they had
 been obliged to subdue during the day and
 others laughing and talking wildly under the effects of a first pipe while the couches around are filled with their different occu. pants, who lie languid, with an idiot smile up- on their countenance. too much under the in- huence of the drug to care for passing events, and fast merging to the wished-for consummn tion. The last scene in this tragic play is generally room in the rear of the building, a species of dead-house, where lie stretched those who have passed into state of blisss the opium smoker madly seeks; an emblem of long sleep to which he is madly hurrying.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
The Blackbirds.
A MUSICAL FABLE.

In a meadow which lay near an extensive swamp, dwelt colony of blackbirds, who when evening came, were wont to meet together amongst the thick foliage of an old elm tree, which stood at the edge of the morass. They were happy eolouy, and after they had finish ed their da,ly toll, long and loud were the songs they sent forth from the old tree, gladdenng the very air with the harmony of their voices, and rendering the solitude of the meadow joyous with their sweet songs. They all sang, each one swelling his little throat, and pouring forth rich notes as il in ccstaey. and thus for season after season they had lived and sung ill per feet harmony and peace. su9
 One evening however, a member of the colt- ny, Primy, he was called, because he prided himself on his personal appearance, and thought that of all the blackbrds, his plumagc was the blackest and most glossy chaneed to visit a little pool of water at the edge of the swamp, for the purpose of quenchng his thirst, and ar ranging his feathers, when he was addressed by gen.cel looking individual, whom he rec ognized after moments gaze as John Frog, Esq, worthy inhabtant of the marsh, and q very good singer Johnny Frog was polite and self-conceited little fellow and was so proud of his accomplishments, (hc was an excellent dancer. as we'll as singer, )that he never ccas- cd to talk about them. "Good evening, Mir. Primmy,,'' said Johnny, as he advanced with a graceful hop towards the blackhird. have long sought an opportunity of seeing you or one of your colony. How is your famiy" Primy replied to this salutation with a respectful bow, for he regarded the varied accomplishments es John Frog with great veneratiou, and having assured Tim that Mrs. Primy was as we'll as could be expected and that the three little Primies had already pipped their shells. inquir- ed with some earnestness, why Johnny had been so anxious to see him. at'1
 Why you see" said Johnny" have three friends, all good singers as you know, as we'll as l myself, who being entirely out of employment, are desirons of knowing whether an engagement might be made with your colony in which our talents could be called into service. To speak
 more plainly, we have observed that you black. birds have as much as you can do to provide for your families, (thank heaven, all my little polywogs can take care of themselves and we i have thought that we might be useful to yos l in the capacity of singers After your days
 toll you must indeed bc weary and out of breatl
 and as it seems. necessary that you should hayt
 music. why not procure the services of such q,
 have nothing else to dog We have practicet I until VIC are perfect in our kuowldge of eacl l others voices and style of singing, and are nov able to execute the most difficult and intrieat, passages of harmony without single error I Inns, we can.giye you the best music withou I any exertions On your part, and, having noth
 ing else to do, NC can study and improve OFT
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

AMERICAN BR1sK-Brsk, of the firm of Brisk X Smart, is model merchant, eager fer gain and constant in business. He hurrics up
 in the morning, and he hurries down inpatient for his coffee and cakes, and gulping the one and bolting the other, he is soon whisked away
 in the omnibus to his dry goods in Pearl street. Now he begins day of intense activity, ma king sale here and paying note there, set tling an account with one, and beginning an account with another. Thus hurried along il the vortex of business time passes without . thought of anything but dry goods, bills pay. able and bills receivable, until he is reminded by the approaching close of bank hours, that he has deposit to make, when he is off in . heat, taking the only exercise in the day, by which he is as u,uch benefited as on OK driv- cn to the slaughter. ,r
 The deposit made, the sayory atmosphere Of some neighbering eating-house recalls 10 his memory the fact of the possession of ston- ach and the possibility of it's being hungry. He has not much time to spare for chops and brandy-water, as Smith. one of his best GUS toners, comes always in the afternoon. and likes to be served by himself. Smith served, his bill must be made out and his goods packed so the busy day is prolonged far into the night. when Brisk finally, with packet of letters on his hand which must be answered, and can as well be done at home, springs into an omnibus. and is soon trotted up the Fifth avenue. Az the children arc in bed, and Mrs Brisk k dressing for party, Brisk has fine' time q it. all to hiEself, his scgar and his letters This is a fair picture of the American man of busi- ness, and it's original may be seen not only in the market and the exchange, but in the forum and other busy departments of life. e
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26


 SINGULAR SCIENTIFIC FAcr.-An amusing instance of absence of mind occurred day or two since, where profound explorer into the mystery of chemical science burnt his nose by a fluid lamp with which it came in contact We met him a day or two afterward, with a large plaster of Russia salve on his nose, and asked him about his hurt "It looks bad, don't it ?' said he We assured him it didn't look any thing else, and asked him if it hurt him much when it was roasting. Ne'cr 8 bit ? replied he; in fact | didn't feel it at all, l was so absorbed in my experiments ;and though kept smelling something like burnt meat, imagined it was dinner cooking some where, and kept right on, till my student told me my nose was on fire, and putting my hand mp, found it was even so.4 thrust it in 2 bucket of water and extinguished it, but 1t has left tho mark, yon see" This. if trIe, shows the power of mind over body-unlIke ether or chloroform, it is IS e6ectual as either in promoting insensihility to physical pain.
 Boston Gazette
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

To MEND BROKEN CHINA.-Take a very thick solution of gum-arabic in water, and stir into it plaster of Paris until the mixture bt' comes viscous paste. Apply it with brush to the fractured edges and stick them together, In three days the article cannot again be broken in the same place. The whiteness of the co. ment renders it doubly valuable.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
q Adlrsss to Lalks Esy.

Ez5 .s Is A f4 Mty stream. How your bosom swells and pants, And how you rip things. How vet you look, eh. Whess asss you put on when you Fct to blow Cause you cea raise the wind, and kick up rows And fight the shore, and tear away lumber Yerdb ltthst you used to onct But you're stopt Dosn't that keep yon respectable. and put Etraps op your pants Ion that stick in your crop Didn't thsy give you piles when they put that there s ss ..I t t Ss why ydon' 'tyou tsy to fll up the canal A should think yop would catch cold bein made
 0f such damp stuff
 ..s Who are yop. any how Whet's going to come of youl Your found ont Tour going to seak ont over tho Falls 1hett t lou hs6in't be upplhs oanso yOn're M64hng buttsiH-vater m splts of yeuf taFs s YoA have to hony froM other lAkes to keep a.s yousset iron gettin dFy. Hey, you old baukrupt.
 Nity stream adoo!
 Rga'o RTSstsmn
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

The greatest curiosity of the age has been received at the Museum. It is the gun with which the question is popped. A large sup ply will soon be manufactured for the use of bashful young men
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

A very fat man. for the purpose of quizzing a doctor. asked him to prescribe for his cou,- plaint which, he declared, was sleeping with his mouth open Your skin is too short" said The doctor, so that when you shut your eyes, your mouth opens" ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
The Warning.

s.O W |. lent my love . book one day,
 She brought it back, laid it by; 'Twas little either had to say- .s She vas so strange, and so shy. "Dut yet we loved indifferent things = B. The sprouting buds, the birds in tune; And liHs stood still ard wreathcd his wings With rssy links from June to June .. For her, what task to dare or do !
 What peril temptt what hardship bear Dut with her, ah she never knew
 My heart, and what was hidden there! {. Ind she with me. 70 cold and coy,
 Heerasst like asmaid bercft oi sense; mt fn ' crowd, Ali life and joy, @
 And full of blushful impudence. [. She married! we'll woman needs
 \ mate, her life and love to share And little cares Iprang up like weeds. N And played around her elbow chair. And years rolled by, but I, content,
 Trimmed my one lamp. and kept it bright, Till age 2 touch my hair besprent ,.s With rays and gleams of silver light, s.s And then 1t chsnced, took the book,
 Which shs had read in days gone by, And as.I read such passion shook
 My soul, needs must curse or cry. sa q For here and there her love was writ
 h old. half faded, pencil signs, IA if shs yielded. bit by bit, a's ss Her heart, in dots and under-lines. An! silyered fool :! too late you look!
 Iknow 1t let me here record Thin MAxim-Lksd no sieid . book,
 Vnless ysu rad | atsrrcrd.' ,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

"Wake up and pay your lodgings" said the deacon as he nudged sleepy stranger with the coiitribution-box last Sunday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
A Greeting.
so V. !. '. or poursaAzA.

70 VI. '. .. 0Y IOUldAHA. n5 HFy .s% Ny heart is leaning to thee, old friend, From the bleak New England hills. s7e4z .:' Aud through the mist cf the tinsling snows. And over the frozen fills ss4 a..#-l -ss q The fields are white as an infants shroud, And the days ore cold and drear, And the shsislrof the blast in the naked boughs. Ls fearful sound to hear .,. - Dut fsf, far of in the nailder South r.# # In the land of the bloom and bee, Andef noble men that never again. ." aGay open their hearts to me, l. gsntisr brsese and bluer sky. l The stan have . swester ray, And the nights of the balmy winter time. Show soft as sn April day. think of the pleasant paths, old friend, trod In summer with thee, Through the rustling maize and the dark old wood And under the stately tree. They ere gone, all gone! and naught remains But the scent of withered rose, ~ Ystpy hssss ia leaning to thee, old friend, Fscm the foot of the Northern snows. it alcae in ny silent room, h the nosning and dark night hours, And dream of the woods and the mossy hills, And ysasn for the time of aowers r. And thought goes wandering far away To the land of the bird and bee, And lhs iesfy paths of the wisderaess That rovsd. old friend. with thee. Few basks may traverse the fateful deeps, With broad sails side by side, The terror of black Typhoon will flow, And asunder in tears we ride But what though garments arc drenchcd in brine, And shattered both helm and mast, If our feet from the wrsckful strand, go up, To the Amaranth hills at lasti
 T. H. utchfeld. Feb. 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26

There was q man so intensely polite, that as he passed hen on her nest, he said, Don't .ise, ma'an,",
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-08
VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.

LAND In YORK COUNTY FOR SALE.
fuNHE subscriber oilers for sale the tract OF land
IL which the late Johu X. Winston recently resTsu' Wfi
situated in York county, about three miles norm T M
Benz Waller, John James Henry NJ Bowden aud James
Shell m
Tho tract contains $40 acres with excellent dwelling
with seven rooms we'll arranged, now framed quarter
with four rooms ice house and barn nearly now. he
yard and garden newly enclosed with the Oesi nea I
ber; also all other necessary houses in good repair
The wheat crop of the present year ID estimsted al
from ,0OO to 1900 bushels.
octoSer IL will Ls on that day If fair il the hrs,
fair day thereaer0 sold to the highest bidder on the
premises.
p Koam who has charge OF the PROMISES and will take
pleasure in giving ell necessary information
| TERMS accommodating, upon the purchase money
being secured For any further information
address the subscriber Hanover Court House. Virg
MIA. BlCk. L. WINSTON, Executor OF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-08
DY THE GOVERNOR OF Virginia.


Uy: :ORMATIOS having been received Ivy the Executive
! uat PATRICK McGAN is charged, by :uquisi,lon be-.
.s ~. Coroner OF Lewis with the munder of Michael
y N said county, perpetrsted the fourth day OF the
sen; month and that the accused ba, hed from justice
a. now goiug at large; therefore do hereby cner
auro OF one hundred and hy dollars TO any no
the said Patrick McGan and deliver him inohe
o. said county OF Lewis aud do moreover require al
acs.. OF this Commonwealth both civil snd military ana
...s, the people generally their best exertons TO
.,ure Tie arrest OF the said McGan, tha, he may be
rough, 10 justice.
Gyen under my hand as Governor and under ne Le,s
seal Of tue Commonwealth, al Richmond, this :ith
-Si dey OF august, 1887 r, ,,,,e,
sv,he Governor: GEORGE w MusFoRp, Secretary OF
q. Commonwealth.
P,rics McGsn has flush red face somewhat dishgured
,ouud ID. mouth nose and chin. by red pmples, black
m sraivh, hair OF dark auburn color and very hight
f,ri He about FIVE feet eleven nchcs or six feot
h walks very erect with his head a,,le forward steps
very short sta and quick. He is an lrishman, which his
,.tus,e !ndics,cs and about 25 or 80 years OF age
a,rSS-c:w.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-08
MONROE SPRINGS FOR SALE.

II
gether with all appurtenances, consisting OF an smE
nnple supply OF Beds, Bedding, House hold and -
Kitchen Furniture; also, Crockery Cutlery etc. The
springs situated in the Northeastern part o Monroe
county Ala In mile OF the Mobile and lirard railroad
and the distance from the Mobile stage line. The
act belonging 10 the Springs contains $50 acres OF No.
reek land The growth hickory white oak red oak pop
sweet gum, mulberry elm holly Spanish oak with un'
iergrow Of stnkLush, buckeye sumach and other un.
dergrowth indicating rich soil About 2O acres OF the
above lands is In high state OF cultivation, and will pro
duce 1900 to 100 pounds Of cotton to the acre he build
ings in good condition. with large and commodous
Hotel and winter residence for family; also, Temp In
Alley, Billiard Room and Table, Bath iouse, two Bali
Rooms Of which fifty yards distant from the
hotel Also Ioomy tnbles together with Corn CRIBS
Negro Houses etc In fact there 10 nothing wanting To
make this Of the desirable watering places the
South as the stands In high epute as any In the
State Testimonials OF the fact can bo produced II re.
quired. ,-,.
will sell the place the following terms Ten dollar.
per acre-oneiourth cash. the balance In three annual
payments with notes and approved security or mort
gage of the place .s.,
ANY person wishing to engage In business of the kind,
would DO well examine these Springs as the business
could be commenced without any outlay save Tor groce
ries there is ample supply OF things necessary Tor
hotel business Any number Of sheep can be had al s!O
beef to cents turkeys nt IS cents chickens at l2i
cents eggs ~ cents per dozen, butter at Is cents
For further particulars apply to C. r. Haynes Esq Ga
zette office CahabH, Alabama or myself at the spring.
nsc 3l-wutf J. ENGLISH. Trustee.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-08
JAMES RIVER ESTATE FOR SALE.

UNHE subscriber offers at private sale, that beautiful
IL Farm in Goochsnd county, called ORAPAKES, ly.
Ing James River, Licking Hole Creek and the Jsno.
River and kanswhs Canal four miles above the Court
House, and thirty -four miles from 4ichmoud The stua
ton s among the most beautiful on the vor, command
ing view OF the whole arabic surface fine view Of the
surrounding country and canal for several miles and
down the river The in high state Of improve
ment and remarkably healthy 1t adjoins the o..
ta.es of Thomas J. Deans W. B. weisiger. and skip.
with and contains 93s acres, Of which lii 2 acres are
6rt low grounds 20 Of second low grounds 272
of arabic high land and 800 acres Of wood
The consist Of frame dwelling with eight
rooms ia good kitchen, outhouses quarter, oyerseers
house built in the last Eve years. with brick chtmneys
and underpipning, and new brick barn, 6OA3O, with
shed running tho whole length, sixteen feet wide now
hreshins machine ice house, and all necessary
stables, &c.
ANY person wishing to purchase desirable residence
would do we'll visit before purchasing elsewhere
will sell OH reasonable terms.
Every preparation making to seed 200 aores In
wheat this fall 100 of in talow, and the cornhed has
been sowed in peas.
To desirable purchaser would sell every thing as 1t
stands and most Of the negroes:
NV manager Mr. Sanders, will show the estate to any
one wishing to purchase.
| My address 10 Subletts P o., Powhatan county.
| 0c, ,5-ctf MILES C.. SELDEN.
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-08
By THE GovEEOR OF VIRGINIA.
PROkANATlOS

nv.' tast ROBERT ANEATHERFoRD was arrest.
d the county Of Monr{ on the .h instant, charged
witt pessiny counterfeit. Sney and that he escaped from
custody day y il now going at large IN ere
re do hereby offer rSard of hundred and htty
o.r. 10 any person who the said Robert A.
weshrr.o,d aud deliver IN into the Jail OF said county
Of Monroe and do more require all officers VI this
Commonwealth civil sndRil;tury and request the people
say 10 use their to procure the arrest
o the said weahertord bat he may be brought TO JUS
sce
Given under nv hand Governor, and under the Less
, . Seal Of tho Commonwealth, at Richmond, this
- - s:.h day OF Ausat, 1857. ,,,,,r
By ile Governor; GEoaiE w. MrSFoRp, Secretary Of
:e Commonwealth ,
sc5,r, A. weathcrtord !! about 80 or 10 years old
Shs about $50 pounds Is six feet in height straisn
All sec, 10 his carriage, with dark complexion, oiscS
aT AID eyes features rsther dark, aud rather quickly
,.o.., Aug 29-cw3w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-08
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

RICHMOND, september 1901.
TuyO Caleb c. Mitchell and Margaret his wife Walker
Thomas and Ellen his wife and John b. Brown aud
Lucy his wife, plaintiffs and Elijah Priddy and Mary his
we Samuel T. Hulce and Elizabeth his wife, John ia
cobs aud Nancy his wife, Thomas g. Mason and Margaret
Ellen his wife, John F. Clarke and Lucy Ehxaoeth MS we
James c. MITCHELL Mary Virginia Mitchell Loretta Gathe'
EugeniajM uulce Lucy Ellen Hulce Adszs Janefrown,
William o Brien Brown Ellen F. Brown, Patrick Henry
Jacobs, Charles Dallas Jacobs Oscar Lewis Jacnos Ellen
Jane Thomas. William Smith O'l'rien Thomas and Lucy
Adelaide Thomas the fifteen parties last named oeing ln
ants under the of twentyone years, by Benjamin
Pollard their guardian ad Item. defendants.
ny decree entered by tho Circuit Courboi Inc Cy oi
Richmond In this cause, the llh day OF june 1884,
10 ordered, that Of the Commissioners OF this Court
do enquire whether the lot in the City Of Richmond and
the tract OF land IN the county Of Hcnco In the bill men
toned can be advantageously divided amongst the
parties In this suit alotting them tho respective
interests claimed In the bill. and whether for the
purposes of such partition sse of the property and
division Of the proceeds be rcquired whether the
interests Of the infants and all other parties will be
promoted by SALE and whether either of the par
ues will accept the lot Ia Richmond or the farm In
Henrco and pay therefor to the other parties such
sums of money their interest therein may entte them
TO receive and report his proceedings herein to the Court
with any matters deemed pertinent by him. required to
be specially etsted by any Of tho parties"
You are hereby notified that have Hxed upon Friday
the 9th day OF October, 1857 at 10 o'clock A. my
Office in the city of Richmond, to execute the foregoing
order of Court which time and place you required
to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chanccry oi
the Circuit Court OF the city Of Richmond.
septJ-cv4w THUS. J. EVANS, Comr