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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-24

LIME EXTRACTS FOR THE HAND
Il ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Hair OILS, Toilet VA
ters. Fancy Soaps. &c toaethsr with nue. asssrt-
sale Il TIE DrnQ and FANCY Store of
JOHN w. 0ARLICK,
dcz Market Place. Franklin street
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-05-14

EASTERN SwoRps-There have been
some curious features connected with the
sword manufacture in early times. The
Damascus blades, and the Toledo blades,
have each in its own particular sphere se-
quired great fame for their excellence; the
keennsss Of the edge and the extensive and
perfect elasticity having been carried N
them to the utmost point. We have all
read OF Orisntas wearing their swords
twisted aroand their waists, or even coiled
up in their tnrbans, SO great was their elias
tic "; ard swords have been made 50 Asen
as TO cut . silk shawl in two, while resting
lightly on the edge. Such, at least have
been the reported wonders; but the Easterns
NAV probably in this, Us IN many other mat
ters, embeiIlsh their stories htile.-Gaf-
krS Of Art.
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nor suficie ntly feed and clothe their slaves:
Men members of the Church, who do not
care for the SOUS Of their slaves, as though
they were not rational and responsible be-
ings:
Men who make laws, directly o. indirect
ly, TO prevent the slave from being taught to
read, and of course cut him off from having
access to the Bible.
Now, missionary at the South has such
sinful practices all around him, and they are
the crying sins of the land; and 50 far from
being permitted to preach boldly against
them, he is not even allowed to pass an
oblique hint at such thing. A cob is put in
his mouth; and missionary with such a
cob in his mouth, should opine, could do
but little in the way of teproving men of
sin, of righteousness, and of a judgment to
come
Send q man there with instructions. II
he is honest. he will comply with them; and
then he is Immediately arrested, and, it may
be, sent TO the state-prison for a namber Of
years. Will those who send him support
his family during his imprisonment, Will
they pay ell expenses. There are hundreds
Of fields of labor calling tor missionaries,
where they may open their mouths freely
and preach all the truths OF Gods word.
Ii forty years in the South teaches me
any truths, it is the above. In comba ing
the in6delity of the day, knowing what do
about slavery, feel no argument against us
50 keenly and sensibiy as that we are sup
porting a system, which, for cruelty and in
justice, inds no parallel in the civilization
of the eearth.--Independent
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General Washington FIoored.

The following known incident in WASH
ington's life, is taken from Collins Histori-
cal Sketches of Kentucky:
Col Duvall Payne was the son of VIM.
Payne, whose paternal ancestor accom-
panied Lord Fairfax from England, when
he came over to colonize his grant in Vir-
ginia. At the time Gen. Washington was
stationed in Alexandra as Colonel Of q
British regiment, before the war of the Rev.
olutios, an alteration took place in the
courthouse yard between him and William
Payne, in which Payne knocked Wishing
ton down Great excitement prevailed, ss
Payne was known to be firm, and stood high,
and Washington was beloved by all. a
nights reflection, however, satisfied Wash.
ington that he was the aggressor, and in
the wrong; and in the morning, like true
magnanimous hero, he sought an interview
with Payne, which resulted in an apology
from Washington, and a warm and lasting
friendship between the two, founded on niu'
tual esteem. During the Revolutionary
war, while Washington was on visit to
his family, Mr.. Payne with this Duvall,
went to pay his respects to the great Ameri-
can chief. Washinston met him some dis
tance from the house, took him by the hand
and led him into the presence OF Mrs.
Washington. to whom he introduced Payne
as follows; MY dear, here is the l:ttIe man
whom vru have SO frequently heard me
speak of, who once had the courage to
knock me down in the courthouse yard a:
big as ana
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Missions at the South and Slavery

A Presbyterian minister Of Ohio writes
as follows: As others are expressing their
views in relation 10 the action OF the Ameri-
can Home Missionary Society in the matter
of slavehoding Churches, let me say that
the Church wi-h which am connected,with-
out dissenting voice, thank the Society for
the righteous and manly stand which they
have taken. And 'et me sey, that the anti
slavery feeling in this State takes no back
ward steps; and we pray God that not an
inch of the ground which has been taken
by the Society may be abandoned.
am an ants avery man-not from read
ing Uncle Toms Ca5in-l never read it
nor from reading any antislavery papers and
documents. | seldom read such things;
have long history of nv own that read,
running through forty years Of my lie
embracing nearly all my life. was born
nd educated in Virginia, and lived there
lill the last tour years. lett there on ac-
count OF slavery, although my friends-re-
.auives-are all shareholders. and my chik
dren are, as legal heirs, interested in large
stock OF slaves.
| say, from my own observation, tnat II
missionary is sent to the South, he can not
preach-lor he dare not-bus very few of
the Bible. Can prove 1t! Let Ms see. He
can be sent, probably, to no congregation
or people in the South, where the following
sins will not be rie and rampant:
He will have in his congregation
Men who hold their own children as slaves,
and their own slaves as wives, although they
may have at the same time legal white
wife:
Men who sell their own children:
Men who cohabit with their own daught-
ers, they being slaves:
Men who trade in slaves, and buy infants
from the breast. and give SO much pound
for human flesh: ('rhis last shocking item
in the ave-trade know to have beenprac-
ticed in middle Virgir id, where slavery ,ex-
lists in its mildest torm.)
Men who are guilt of great tinjustrce and
even cruelty to their slaves; as they do not
requte them for their labor by giving them
even nominal equivalent tor their services
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AK ALBANY PoLIcg OFFICER IN FIX.
AN Albany police off er namel Clinton,
proceeded to the house of a married lady
named Wright, ior the purpose of arresting
her on some charge or other. Mrs w, had
a small ch id in her arms, and when the Of
ficer make known the object of his visit,
she requested him to h,!d the baby while
she stepped into an adjoining room to get
ready. The officer compiled. md Sf,er
waiting some time the baby hegan to cry,
but no Ms. W. appeared. A thought
struck The knight "f the stsr, ard he rushed
into Mrs. w. 's'eeping apartment to fnd
that she hnd left for parts uEkno%n. To
make matters worse. while h. was rumsging
sboIr the husband o. the lady entered. Mad
dened by the evidence as he thought Of his
shsme. he We force'of has indignant re-
buke bv blow. A scene enSucd which.c .csn
be pie tured to the imagination, and the
Argus and A'lss says Mr. Clinton had
made a solemn vow in he presence Of the
Court that n will never hold another baby
or take any woman's word as long as he is
on the police.
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The CosrRAsr.-A company of boys
we're playing bail upon the Common, while
a wouldbe lady, clad in a beautiful plaid
silk, was successfully performing the Office
OF street.sweeper A tiny hltle fellow, in
.ull pursuit OF his ball, making a Eisstep,
Inadvertently stumbled upon the trailing
skirt. Frightened at the sound of ripping
STITCHES, he sprang to his feet, and with a
burning cheek began to say that he was
very sorry. Out the hali-uttered apology
was arrested by the angry lamatlon
"You little scamp, what Old you do thai fuf!
Now, Just see my dress! Aln'tycu ashamed
OF yourself!"
mo-" replied the boy,"l amt ashamed;
I'm glad OF IT,"
"You are naughty boy!" said the wo-
man. with stern look. DO you know
where wicked boys 90 when they diet"
eyes, and wicked ladies ioo," was the
careless reply, as the boy ran off to his play.
Meeting an older boy, Who had witnessed
the Whole scene, he was asked if he was
really glad he had torn the lady's dress.
"No," ne replied, Il was really sorry al
FIRST, but | wouldn't tel! her SO, after she
famed up in that way. tell you. Bill, l
feel as thought I'D like to do it again, just
to see her eyes shap."
Alas! the angry spirit had done its work
and who can calculate the result! Twas
but the intercourse of moment, yet upon
that moments influence may hang the des-
tiuy OF an immortal soul.
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readiness. accompanied by Fredr ick English.
They were both surprised at the nagnifi-
cence of Jshe's attire. and thought it ssme-
what out o6character with her ci-cumstan-
ces, but how much more surprised were they
when stepping into a carriage with Jane
and Marion, they were driven to James
former residence, and found her still the
mistress and the h. iress, and learned
the plot by which she had tested her lovers.
The way frederick cursed himself ano his
fortune was not slow
Girls, you who possess money, make it
point OF finding out, before the irreVOcable
knot is tied. whether you are loved foryour-
selves or your fortunes.
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The PEABODY INsTITUTE.-Wel learn that
We were misinlormed in stating yesterday
tha, majority OF the Trustees of the Pea
body Institute were in favor Of choosing
lot on Charles street extended as the site oil
the contemplated building. 1t is contended
by one portion If the Trustees that such
location would in no wise cumport with the
views OF the liberal honor, whose intention,
according to the spirit of his letter, Is to
make the institution popular place of re-
sort Ior lectures. library, &C., which design
will they assert be entirely defeated by plac-
ing the building on the location designated.
The Trustees who oppose the Reservoir lot
contend that the site selected should be as
centra! as possible, and as near to the most
frequentfd parts OF the city as lot can be
Obtained. SO that its benefits may be as wide
ly d.ffused as possible, and enjoyed by ALL
We learn that q majority of the Board OF
Trustees believe that every department, from
what they consider o be the general design
will be directly at variance with the spirit
Of Mr.. Peaboy's letter.-Rek. American.
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sion of time," he thought, as the day of pay.
ment drew near. 81 am doing SO well now
that Two months will clear me. Thank God
and my jewel of wife, for that!"
Entering his Office he saw sealed envel.
ope lying upon the desk. He took it up
oPen.d it, and out fell a receipt in iull and
duly signed. Harry took up the note ac-
comPanying, with establishment. 1t ran
| thus:
"DEAR MAITLAND: send per request,
your bill receip ed. Thank you for being
so prompt in your business arrangements
| see you are taking the right path to sue
cess, to wealth and fame. IF. at any time,
you 're pressed for money. send to me.
will loan you any amount.
.Yours, B. MAITLAND"
Still deep in establishment. Harry held
his cousins note. Every moment his won-
der grew. What unknown friend had he.
thus anxious to save his credit, thus able to
do so.
In moment the thought flashed over his
mind that Annie was his unknown friend,
his good, guardian angel. "But how could
she know!" he queried. Abstractedly he
returned home. He was silent from sus-
pense. and an honorable sense of shame.
.'Wha;, cloudsi" cried Annie, cheerfully,
"lel me see, are the miser-lines growing!"
"Do you wa 1t a shawl!" asked Harry,
losing his thoughtful aspect.
"No." and Annie blushed and shook her
head; "but." said she, "instead, I'll take a
journal"
"Mine or a new one" asked Harry.
"Yours, of course; wait to see what you
have been doing since gave up the shawl"
replied Annie, archly.
She was instantly folded TO Der husbands
breast, while he showered kisses and bIes-
sings upon her. "You have made better,
a more resolute man of me. Henceforth all
my life, will strive yet more to be worthy
of you"
"How much happiness there is in doing
right" thought Annie. 81 have secured my
husbands lasting love, and conquered N.Y.
self"
"Hsving eyes but seeing not" she mur
INJURED, on the next Saba h. "Who would
have thought to find such jewel in that
poor, but intelligent widow. who always sat
near the door in our splendid church, and
never was noticed by the iashionables.-
Each lime see her learn some lofty les
son, and my nature is icing purified by her
councils.
"Ha'ing eyes but seeing not. That l.,
fretiing because my cheeks were losing
their bIoom; but since have dispensed with
extra servants, anc undertaken the super
vision OF my own household, l am healthier
and stronger, and the roses still lend bright
crimson to u.ake me look bt autiiul in Harry's
eyes For Harry's sake l would be ever
beaut ,ful T"
Harry Maitland prospered beyond even
his most sanguine expectations. He be.
came immensely wealthy, and under God.
Was the means of beneftting his country
lhrough his wisd m and liberal expenditure,
5eyon any man OF equal fortune in Amer
Ica.
And to this day, when questioned as to
his success, he invariably returns an answ er
to the query OF how he became rich thus:
"loung man, owe it to goud wife
Gods greatest and best boon TO mango to
her, and she will tell you"
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The Straiagem.

81 really don't know which love BEST"
she returned from a splendid party, were
she Was the admired of all ADMIRERS Will
INN Stanton or redrick English. Out OF
host ol admirers that my fortune, now that
| am an Heiress, has brought to my feet,
have selected them. They are neither rich;
both are hled with sentiments OF homer as
Tar as expressions and general conduct 60.
Both love me. Neither have expressed it
IN strong terns-but either only wait for
the necessary encouragement, am sure, to
pop the question; to either my fortune woud
be an advantage. They may-it is an un-
generous thought, but cannot help enter
tainlng it--love my fortune, and not me-
d. you knuw, Marion that have strong
tlOu- hts OF putting their love 10 the test!'
How Can you do it!'
i have thought of a way. You may
remember that had a cousin who was sup
posed To be lost at sea, and the property
winch has made poor unnoti;ed girl so
much courted, was to be his if he were
living
Yes, but you have had positive proofs OF
his decease.'
Il know it, but the world does not, nor
can my Two favored lovers be acquainted
with The fact. | therefore propose to state
in the papers that nv cousin is not dead, as
Was supposed--to give up .or time my
spIendia establishment, aud retire into com.
paralive poverty. 1t is sa,d that kings and
heiresses rarely hear the truth from tue Fl at
terers by whom they are surrounded
This win at least test my friends. What
think you OF my plan!'
-'EXcellent-try il by all means.'
The idea Was acted upon, and it was Curl
GUS to see how Jane's admirers droppeo off
one by vne. Her two lovers waited upon
mole puzzled than ever which to choose
Frederick Eug lish's visits in a short time
Decame mvre like angeis-few and lar be-
tween-while w illlam Stanton's were con.
slant.
Upon one OF them he said, My dear Miss
Mansers, have known you long. In the
days OF Your property surrounded ss you
we're by many lovers WHO were af1uent,
did not dare to disclose to you u passion
winch ielt from the moment 1 anew
You, and which has grown and streng gthsned
with Acquaintance. Now that you are
poor, like myself, the dtfidence which had
else Theoretically sealed my lips from dlvulg.
ing my hearts passion is removed. all
not atiluent, but Can support you with re-
speclib,llty at least and il you will accep
tor your husband one who loves you devU
, tedIy, do not think you will ever regre
the huur that made you mine. At least
Will never give you cause
Il believe you dear William said Jane
r and iiyou will accept beggar, for l an
little better
f Say not SO, dearest; cannot .i,ten t.
a such wrong even from your own lips
!. Your fortunes will not suffer by tn
8 union
e That they never can. When shall ou
d marriage take place!'
@ Next week, II you WILL
al your logging herel'
No, at the hoase of a friend. Call IL
me and we will proceed together there
u At the duy appointed, William was !
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OTThe Indiana Freeman's Journal re

0TThe Indiana Freeman's Journal re-
lates the following story of a wealthy Hoosisr
who did not patronize the printer:
TAKE NEwsPArER-Somes six or eight
DAYS since a farmer from the country, eight
miles from town, paid our sanctum visit TO
learn the news. From strayed number OF
the Journal which had found its way ln.c
his neighborhood, (as we have no subscri-
bers there ) he had learned. second-handed,
of the irightfuI railroad accident at Hamil-
Ton, Canada. and had got the idea that 1t
happened in Ohio. Filled with the most
painful apprehensions, after sleepless
night, hs started for cur office To learn the
truth, (as strange as the p.ra1ox NAV seem,
as editors are called the greatest liars ex-
tant, vet tiiev are continually appealed 70
for the correctness or incorrectness OF pub
lie rumr.) He had son 'out of packet;
had gone to Ohiu-expectej TO take the
cars-had oyer STAYED his time week, and
hence the unea-ineSs felt By the old gentse-
man upon he caring a vague runor OF Rail-
road accident The secret OF the matter
was, he took no pa per; his neighbnrs took
more, and they were all in the dark about
the occurrpnrs together Though worth
good farm, with all the necessary arrange
ments about him 'or comfort, tn sons and
daughters grow ing up ouae him, ne hur-
red 10 town losing hal a day, to beg
copy Of the paper from the printer, 10 set n
self AMI family frFe IT nj their dreadful aP-
prehensons about the sa ieiy of their son.
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THRILIIsG r NANCE -S"LD.--Snme time
since Cincinnati paper received and print
ed the first chapter of what promised to be 4
thrilling romance, in the expectation OF be-
ing provided with the concluding portions
as they might 6e needed. The chapter wss
very lngeniOusiy written, und conrluded ..
leaving its principal character suspended by
the pantaloons from the limb of tree over
perpendicular precipice. 1t attracted the
attention o! the press, and inquiries began
to be msGe concerning the continuation OF
the story and the fate &C its hero. Day at
ter day the victimized publishers looked fer
the remaining chapters, but in vain--they
never came TO hand. Finding they had
been sold, and wishing TO put stop 10 the
jokes their cotenporaries were cracking at
their expense, they briefly concluded the
story ihus:
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FIRE arM uNr GILEAo A fire brokc
out at Mt. Gilead, (O) bout l3 o'clock
on Tuesday night, in he stable Of the Amer:-
can Ho Sc. in viii h eight horses were burn
ed. with all ITS contents An sdjolninS
stable wss also burned. II is supposed 10
have been the " rk OF an incendiarv. The
loss Is about SO 500. Amprg the horses
burned was the stallion Hewitt Motgan.
ou ned BY p. Manchester, of UniIn county.
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y pttrg 0 {
For the Chronicle
The Voice Of the South Wind.
TO HASTY.

leone, yes, come from Q sunny chime,
Where the roses bloom all the year,
Where the wild birds know but the summeI
time,
But come with sigh and tear.
Irode es the waves Of the sun lit sea,
And played with its dancing brine;
tthought al the world was happy and free
Ali spirits - joyful - mine
trode on the wsves. ill Iowiy strand.
Looking pleasantly fair. stood before;
The biIlow unconciously broke on the land,
And glided of to the shore.
/ roamed far sw ~ from M y native isle,
Far, far from the spars ling main;
Isaw many hearts that aw Ike no;a smile.
And witnessed the lash. and the chain.
Iheard the low moan, and The Widows sigh
Tne scream. and the cry Of despair;
The tyr,nt looked on with aiendish eye.
While his laugh and his shout rent the air
o. wonder NOT now. that my tear-drops fall
And my voice is mingled with sighs;
Memory eherishes scenes would not recall
And smile but with fearful eyes,
1 long. oh. long for the sunny sea.
For my free ssdymy hsIpy home;
But know that the thoughts Of slavery
win haunt me vhsssver / roam. =
b.,;.,~ a. ,,-,r-....S A vrr,r v.;lfv shoret
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G." Have you got the CGttciis-n. Jenry'
said female visitor to little yellow hair
ed boy.
"Mamma," exclaimed little Willie. odd |
ever have the CGiechismF He thought it
was new compla int; but j, IS an old one.
especially with childrer.
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tsrA little girliu Syracuse, "Wednesday
,,,t Md nr a bouls ut corrosive sublime,
used as bed-bug poison, and drank portion
OF It. She was rescued from certain death
py the immediate swollOw ing OF the whites
ai several sgss whUh were thrown up from
the stomach alter absorb ag the poison.
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"cHAPTER u.-CoNcLUslox."

"a fter hanging to the treachersus limb
f,ur weeks, his pantaioous gave way, sEd
Charles M1lviIle rolled headlong over ths
yswn'ng precipice. He fell distance OF
FIVE miles. and came down with the small of
his back across a stake-and-ridered fence; +;
which 81 Jared him that he W compelled
to travel in Italy for his health, where he is
at present residing. lie is engaged in the
butchering business. and is the father ofs
large family OF children"
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sBaby's Dead" "
EY JENNIE.

- o.
The rtsrs twink le 90 mesdly,
And the moon Lit up the earth
With dazzling. glorious splendor,
On the n light of"Bsbys birth.
Oh, be was winsome creature,
With his baby eyes 20 bright;
And we loved him-shi toe dearly
That little form ofIight
He grew as grow the spring buds,
But fsirer far than they;
We learned to greet his wxkening.
A we'd greet the dawning day.
But scarcely had he lesrned to lisp
The names ofloved ones here.
When angels led him far AWAY
To lisp His praises there.
The stars still looked down ss calmly,
The skies besmed overhead.
The moon shone bright-how could it,
And knew that Baby IS deadi"
We dug his grave beneath the trees.
And raised marble stone.
And the Baby dead" you'll read there
Twas all we could put on.
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ftTWhat is it that causes a cold cures q
cold and pays the doctur, A draft.

6TWisdom consisteth not in knowing
many things, nor even in knowing them
thoroughly; but in choosing, and in follow
ing wha, conduce, the most certainly to our
lasting happiness and true glory.
eTThackeray, writing to an editor. says;
"A man who thinks Of putting away a COM
position of his tor ten years before he shall
give 1t TO the world, or exercise his own
mature judgment upon it, had best be cure
of the original strength and duration of tn
work; otherwise on Withdrawing it from the
crypt, he may find that like some small wine
il has lost what flavor il once had, and is
only ias,eless when opened.
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LEssENIsG EXPENSES.

Annie,s next move was towards hel
fsther's house, in a beautiful avenue, ye'
green and bl"om ing, though the leaves wer'
forming ssre upon the trees.
Her mother sat alone employed in wri
ting.
"W by, how fortuuate!" she cried; a
was Just about to send you a note, begin.
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rHE DEBT LQUIDATE

Nothing now troubled Harry but the debt
of FIVE hundred dollars. am get an exten.