The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-23

Mp Willis IS lying seriously i'll at Idlewild A bill
o,s fever and return of his old trouble Of the lungs
active resistance to disease has succumbed for the pres
1t will probably be little while before he is
able to resume his busy pen.
BIsHoP MHADI.--Thc venerable senior bishop of the
Episcopal church in this diocese administered the rite of
confirmation in two of the Episcopal churches of this city
Sunday and on both occasions delivered addresses The
and aspect Of the bishop truly venerable
though glad to perceive that his health has much
improved and that his voice is clearer and stronger than
It was seventeen years ago. when he compelled on
account of declining health to relinquish pulpit
cises Since that time he has not been able to deliver
discourse from the pulpit until the Sunday before last at
Alexandria where thirty years ago. he first COM
menced his ministerial career Simplicity and sincerity
lifelong characteris Of his public efforts still dis
tngushng features OF his addresses and give peculiar
murcssveness and solcmnty to the wise and gody
sells Of one who has lived long and lived we'll.
Richmond Dispatch.
DsrrSGrIslED CoLoRKD INDIVIDUAL Christian Wash
ngton who keeps oyster saloon In Temperance hall
building is quite interesting gentleman agree
able and intelligent. When slave he spent most of
his time among the great of the early days of the
public. lie waited upon Washington, jefferson, Ran
dolph and many of the leading OF the country
ternporaneous with them He Is conversant with the pc
culiares of many Of these notable men, their mode Of
living their public and private life, and their treatment
to their slaves. On the latter subject Mr. Washington
has fund of information He give you reliable in
formation in regard to the peculiar institution in the
South Mr.. Washington has son who occupies an i'm
portant position in Liberia who graduated at Dartmouth
College, and who ranked when at home, among educated
and polished men. Trenton True american.
A Lows LETTER TO RoprspIERRR AT a recent sale of
autographs at Paris the following letter, addressed to
Robespierre excited little interest Since the begin
ming Of the revolution have been in love with you, cti
zen But married, and knew how to control my
passion To-day am free my husband has fallen In
La yendee. I'll give to you this declaration in the face
of the Supreme Being 1t is easy task for woman to
make such confession but paper Is patient you are
my supreme deity, and ON earth know none beside you
look upon You my guardian angel and will only live
under your laws If YOU free, will be yours for Nc
am twenty-five years old, and have feeling soul
offer Won dowry the qualities Of true republican and
40 900 livres rente. l am waiting for your answer
yeuve Joaquin at Nancy. Poae Rcsonts say posts
ane from fear that my mother might scold for my
gidness The issue Of this love affair is not known.
CAsrs IN IxDr, ExMpLrFKD. much amused at a
story Mrs c. related to of of her uncles, civil
ian who was extremely particular about high servants
and who treated them magnihcently, dressed them in
English broacloh &C. This pearl OF masters gave
dinner party and the dinner being delayed long after
the guests were assembled proceeded at once to the
kitchen discover the There he found his
wants all standing in row. each proving his ortho
doxy by solemnly splitting fine ham which about
to be served up to the company.
Kaetozies Sir Tars i, India.
CRAPS CULTURE IN rHs Sorrn wEsr.--Prof. G. c.
Swallow State geoloyist OF Missouri in recent letter TO
the Patent Office suggests tho idea that the extensive
areas in Kentucky and Tennessee known MS the "bar
rens. may he rendered valuable for vineyards Should
this prove true, the numerous contained in the
limestone would become very valuable places Of sOr
age lr wine He says that there seems to I've no doubt
that be demonstrated 10 the satisfaction of all in
telligcnt wine dresc that there 900 900
acres of land in Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee
which the vine will succeed ms well in France or
Germany.
The crew OF the United States steam
intend presenting Assistant Surgeon Frederic Rose Of
the English navy, who generously volunteered his serv
ces board during the vages OF the yellow fever with
gold medal marx of their esteem and appreciation
OF his noble conduct