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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

FROM HAvAYA-The steamer Philadelphia, from
Havana the Sthi inst, arrived at New York Mon
day morning The U. S. trgate Wabash, COmmo'
dure Paulding, had been some days IN port from
Key West The Commodore received extraordinary
attentions from the Captain General. A dinner
given him ut the palace, assisted by the ellie
of Havana society.
The Spanish squadron was in the otling on the
evening of the It'll.
The health of Havana was considered good.
Stock of sugars, ~ 900 boxes prices as last adj
vised.
Exchange IN London, - to AZ premium; do.
New York, to ~ premium; do. New Orleans,
PERSECUTION IN MADAGAsCAR.-The latest intelli-
geuCe from this i'll governed and mi-erably op-
pressed island is emineBtly sad and dlshesrt-
eniug. A persecution followed the expulsion
Of the Frenchmen in July last, which has proved
to be uucommonly Thirteen Christians
have been put to death; more than fifty have been
subjected TO the ordeal of the "tauguea,' tpoIson
waIer,) with fatal results in the case OF eight,
more than fifty have been bound in chains, two
having died. and many others are reduced 10
slavery. There seems TO be 10 hope therefore,
that those who have embraced the doctrines OF the
Bible will be tolerated during the reign OF the
present Queen. Whether her son will escape a
death of violence, as he is known to be friendly TO
1.-THE new way is quite doubtful.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

THEATRE-An attractive BH.-The beautiful
drama of 'Rachel the Reaper" will be played
again to night aud We take this opportunity OF
stating for the information of those who have not
seen the piece, that it ia really n charming pro-
duction. Miss Mary DcvIiu sustains the leading
character and the play is otherwise well cast The
after piece for to night is with which our read
srs are familiar and the rovelty Of seeing Miss
Devlin as Bgb .NstHcs will doubtless attract many
to the theatre.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

IMPORTANT MovEMENT.-The Israelites OF Phila
adelpha have started project for providing
home for the aged INDECENT aud the friendless chill
dren among their sect.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17
COMMITTEE OF ARRASGENEsTs-R Red, TPisjis and BiBs
Dsrflp

COMMITTEE OF ARRtSGENEsrs-R Red, TVitjie and Bius
Rosefie.
Capt VIM @. lloyd, Corp1. Thns. J. Minor.
Lieut.. ". H. KennOn, CorpL J. 4. Wilson.
Lieut w. l.. satterwhte, Private Jno. b. Williams.
Sergt r. II. Walden, Private WnB. Hugo,
Sergt. q. w. Rady. G. W. puesberry. Jr.
COMMITTEE oP INVITATION.
Col yno H. Richardson 1T. Col. tieo ". Willis,
Adit G. 2. Rady, sgt. Mai :. B. Williams
Surgeon 4. ". Hancock, Paymastfr A. h. Gugoa,
- Mate ! e. Watson, q, NJ. Pc, ton Johnston,
Cart H. w. Fry. Jr., Capt. VIZ. q. LLOYD.
Lieut. Jno. Rady, Capt. = 4. Mitchell.
Jas Sizer, Jr., Aid Lieut.. w, II. kennGu,
q. NJ. =. n. Norton, Sgt. Geo Austin,
Corpl. J. T. Wilson, SGT. {. y. Pitcher
Private A. v England Corpl Thos. Miner.
COMMITTEE oP RECEPTION HhHs R7vfkt
Capt IL. W. Fry, Jr. Capt. :. L. NitrhetI
Sgt. 4. j. Tucker sgt. Geo. j Au-tin
Sgt, =. n. Pitcher. sgt. 8. y. Rcdfgd.
FtoOb CoMmfTTER-Iins R9ssffs
Adft &. r. kafy, PriVats d. Lazy
Seg't Mai. ipo. n Williams, Corp W r Ailecre
Se0't 10. i. tiuyet. Pr ! n Narhnffon
srrrsR CowMrTEE--Rsd Ho@ftg
Or Master Peyten IohHSton, Sur y. " Hancock
Paymaster A. u. uuix"n, Mats = q Watson
1T. ThO~. y. Talbot Or VI Sym Merton
Private Nri $. Miller, Col. Sgt FL sinnls
On. The BALI. will bs opened Mt o O'Clock with
DRESS PARADE by the BATTALION.
ne-TICKErS for gsntlemaR anil two ladies
81 ~: each additional lady, "a cents.
FS-flCkETS 10 To had of msmbcr Of tho
Corps. IN 3n-d2taw5t4sfTs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

ASH WEDSEsDaY.-To-day is Ash Wednesday,
the first day of Lent This name is derived from
custom which prevailed in the primitive church.
for peniteDts at this time to express their humia
ton by lying in sackcloth and ashes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

WAFFLE Notwithstanding stove
w WAFFLE IRONS, of new style and well finish
ed sizes to hand for sale at the Go~ernor street
StnN. More. by te lI--lW GEO. STA kRENE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

MTANTED-By middle aged white
w woman, situation as seamatiess, n children
nurse or a cook a private family. Apply at this
office fe iS-3ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

An exchange notices the marriages of Miss An
eeIine Braham, daughter of the great vocalist ana
adds: I'VE congratulate the bridegroom upon his
privilege of reposing even on earth, upon a
Braham's bosom"
THE HoLEIS.TH DAY DUEL.-hoSerhor meua'g
ot Minnesota. saws that the distinguished Indian
Chief Hole in-the day "stl lives The duel story
is in part tue The Indian did get on big
drunk with n white man. who among other inbo
cent diversions slapped the Chief III the mouth
Holein- the Day sent the challenge and the white
man sent back word that If he didn't keep hIs
challenges to himself he would get his throat cut.
That WAS the end OF it. Holo-inthe Day Is now a'
Montreal en- route for Washington.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17
WANTS.

WANTED-A LAD, who can come well
W recommended. to assist in a ore Apply at
20i Broad street, from II until 2 o'clock to-day.
ia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17


Shocking MuanER IN GEoRoIA-A murder was
committed In White county, Ga, on ihe nisns y,
the 1st inst The parties were Ben hens'ry qua qua
Jack winters. previous difficulty had occurred
between them, and on the 1st inst, being 'ne sss
of election, both had been drinking ana naa soe
angry words HIensley went home late 10 ~, ~.
evening and about dark. Winters rode Up 70 h,.
UIenssey'sl house and invited him 10 come gu.
and drink with him. Hensley refused, ana 70
s;mllar Invitation. his wife and daughter fep''eo
In the same manner. Winters then became se.s
abusive and profane. and Hensiey walked OUT ~, ~
him when he got within reach OF winters, sne
women saw Winters strike him over the heau ~
what they supposed was bottle, Dut "n,e.
nroyed afterwards TO be decanter. Beng great
iy frightened, they ran off 10 the nearest ne'Hh
bors aud the alarm being given, party "e's
soon In pursuit of the murderer lie was iou'lu
In bed Ia his own house, about halfs mile rom
the scene ofthe murder and was Immediately ar ar
rested The Coroner of Habersbam county was
notified aud an inquest was held. resulting 70 Tue
commitment of Winters to the jail at CIarSS''lle'
The head Of the murdered man was awtuiiY ihau-
gled--the skull being cut entirely through )" 30.
eral places one side of it crushed IN ana ms "a"
bone broken. 0be arm was also hroheo, n
bloody axe and stake pulled from the renee WIZ
found near the body. and the sHppos'tloh Il, tna'
they were also used in the work a DEATH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

B,urAI CoSDuCr OF MoB-0n Friday inst, ateF
the execution of Henry Fife and Charlotte JONES
at Pttsburg, their bodies were placed IN colhus
provided for the purpose, and placed IN furniture
wagon Nth a view to their removal to the grave
ward for interment. The sister Of Charlotte WIN
an affection, which however wicked or abandoned
It's object may have been, should secure tor her tne
sympathy OF the crowd, took seat on one oi Tue
snfn5, and the wagon moved on 10 us ue'''''"
ton a.,
The crowd by this time was immense ana me
conduct of many Of the ioafers who formed u ois-
gushing As the vehicle neared the grave yat''
however, il became much worse ana ,he s.e..o
which followed we're disgracetul to humanity;
The unfortunate woman, seated on the comm OF
her sister, and filled with grief for her untimeiy
end, was booted and abused. called all KINDS OF
names and finally pelted with stones nnth he'
life was aImos, nut in jeopardy. A few respecta'
BILE men who saw the transaction however, inter
fered and succeeded in getting the mob to Cesist'
aud the wagon proceeded on its way--C"Fm'ce'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

WANTED-A good COOK, WASHER
w and IRoNER--Irish preferred must come
well recommended TO character and qualifications
Coed wages will be given for suitable one Apply
at this Office. IL l7-3t%
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

WANTED-BOARD for young man,
W in the vicinity of 5th and Broad streets-pri
vate family prefrrredor which fair price will be
paid Address, stating terms with address. u. at
liz lrilir Il
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-17

WANTED-A situation, by Young
w Man. as TEACHER in common English
SChool AFRO, Latin and Greek, ii required A large
salary not much the object rs pleasant situa
ton and employment. Address, through the Post
Office. ALPHA
RIcHMogr, Feb 18th 1864 -fe l3-6t*
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-18

this critical moment. When they had
reached the foot Of the steps she sudden
ly extinguished the light, and stood M
against the wall; the man muttering i'm.
precautions, advanced a few steps cropping
his way. krettle pro!ting by his move
ment. remoantcd the steps agile and
noiselessly closed the door upon the pre-
tended traveller, then barricaded herself
securely in an upper chamber, there to
await her masters arrival.
Krettle had not been many minutes en-.
sconced in her retreat when a fresh knock
ing resounded at the inn door, and she
perceived two Unlocking men, who asked
her what had become of a traveller who
had been there a short time before
From their description Of his appearance
the young girl Immediately discovered
that the person sought for was theperson
whom she had locked in the cellar: new
ertheless, she thought it most prudent to
make no admission on the subject. On
her refusing their request to open the
door, the two men threatened to scale
the wall. The poor girl trembled with
fear; her courage vas nigh deserving her;
for she knew they could easily accomplish
their purpose by means of the iron bar
fixed to the windows Of the lower story.
n this p~erplexity Krettle looked around
her. and her eye fell on o musket which
hung from the wall, a relic of her master S
Younger days. She seized it and pointed
the muzzle out of the window, cried ont
that she would FIRE en- the first man who
attempted to ascend.
The two robbers-for such they were,
lcculd no longer be doubted-struck dumb
at the sight Of fire arms when expecting
no resistance, they had brought no weap-
ons, and COMPOUNDED by such i~ntrepidity
went away u~ttering the most fearful me-
naces, and vowing to return in greater
force. In spite Of her fear our heroine
remained firm at her post. An hour
passed away in this critical position: at
last the girl perceived her master and
his friends coming in sight accompanied
by the burgomaster and some officers.
The brave Krettle rushed to the door.
and her fear amounting almost to despair.
gave place to the l%iveliest joy. To the
wonder and admiration Of all, she rela-
ted what had happened the b~urgomaster
especially lavished on her the warmest
praise for her heroic conduct. The off
GERS went in search of the robber whom
Krettel had imprisoned with SO much
address and presence of mind. After a
sharp resistance, he was bound and Sc
cured and soon after recognized as the
chiefpfa band Of robbers who had for
some time spread terror over the country.
His men wandering about without a cap
tain, were quickly taken or dispersed
The b~urgomaster decided that the horse,
and ~valise, which contained a great mum
Der Of gold pieces, should be given to
young Krettle, whose courage had so
powerfully contributed to rid the country
of banditti's who had infested it for so
loag a time.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-18
A Firm Belief in Providence.

In the Hon. Mr.. Murray's book on
Egypt, the following anecdote is related
q vas surprised to find that this Ma.
h%omeudioh c%annal, although cut by the
Viceroy at an enormous cost Of mouey
and human life, though a country per-
fectlyssaat, is as winding as a path through
labyrinth. On asking Demetri, u dra-
CONAN, if he could explain the cause Of
this, he answered me by a story-for be
has a story ready for almost every occa-
sion. The very same question helsays,
was lately put to Mohamed Ali, by a
French engineer travelling through Egypt.
The Pasha, after a moments reflection,
said to the engineer
Have you ever seen rivers in Europe.
"Yes, sir, many" was the reply.
Are they straight or crooked in their
course 2"
They are generally crooked, sir"
mWho made the rivers ?" inquired the
Pasha.
They were made by Allah" said the
astonished engineer.
Then sir" concluded the Pasha, tri.
u%mphantly, do you expect me to know
and do better than Allah. ~
"'The poor engineer had no reply to
make to this strange argument, SO he
took his leave and wenl away"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-18

ing like a barrel Of new cider when we
were away from each other. Twas at
the close Of a glorious summer day--the
sun was setting behind a distant hog pen
the chickens were going to roost-the
bullfrogs were commencing their evening
songs-the polly-wogs, in their native
mud puddles, were preparing themselves
for the shades of highland Sal and my
self sat upon an antiqnated big log, lis
tening to the music If nature. such as
tree toads, ROSTERS and grunting pigs,
and now and then the mellow music Of a
distant Jackass was waited to our ears by
the gentle zephers that sighed among the
mullen stalks and came heavy ladeu with
the delicious oder Of hen roosts and pig
styes. The last lingering rays Of the set.
ting sun, glancing from the brass bnttons
OF a solitary horseman shone through a
knot,hole in the hog pen full in SAILS face.
dyelng her hair with an orange peel hue.
and showing off my thread bare coat to
bad advantageous of my arms was
round Salts waist, my hand resting on the
small Of her back-she was almost rome,
and | was ditto.
She looked like a grasshopper dying
with the hiccups, and | felt like a mud tur.
tie choked with a cod fish ball. SAL saws
!, in a voice musical as the notes of a
dying swan, will you have me? She
turned her eyes h~eavenward, clasped me
by the hand, had an attack Of the heaves
and blind staggers, and with a sigh tina
drew shoe strings to her palate. said
g Vas ~ Che ra-a o1oor - d. -
squatted in my lap-she corkscrewed anc
| curfumexed and rolled into it. I hug
ged her till | broke my suspenders, anc
her breath smelt Of oniors which she
ate the week before.
Well, to make a long story short, she
set the day, and we practiced for foul
weeks every night how we would walk in
to the room to be married, till we got SO We
could walk as graceful, as a couple o
Muscoyic ducks. The night, the com
pany, and the minister came, the sigma
was given, and arm-in arm we marched
through the crowded hall. We were
just entering the palor door, when
down | went kerslap on the oil clotf
pulling Sal after me. Some cussed fel
low had dropped a banana skin on tht
floor, and it loored me. It split an aw
full hole in my cassimeres right under my
dress coat tail. 1t was too late to back
out, we marched in and were spliced. anC
taking a seat I watched the kissing bride
operation. My groemsman was tight
and he kissed her till jumped up tt
take a slice, when, OH horror a little
six year old imp had crawled behind me
and pinned me to the chair. and in jump
ing up, | displayed to the admiring gazt
of the astonished multitude a triae more
white muslin than was pleasant. Thu
women giggled, the men reared, and
got mad, but was fnallysbut to bed, ant
there all my troubles ended. Goot
night Yours j. ". NJ.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-18
To Make Excellent Vinegar.

In a well glazed vessel mix one half
gallon of luke warm water, with a half
pint of New Orleans m~olasses. Set it in
a stove room in cool weather, and INV
where in warm weather. If the mixture
is not disturbed in six weeks it will
form an excellent vinegar. After stand
ing a few weeks it will also form a moth.
er, with the use Of which any quantity of
vinegar can be made in three weeks, by
adding the mother to a mixture of warm
water and molasses lin the same proper
tions as above) and allowing it to stand
undisturbed for three weeks. Simple as
this process seems, we are assured it is
entirely ~eficacious, and it is certainly
better to try the experiment than to
drink the mixture Of vitriol and water
sold for vinegar in the cities.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-18
A Slant Lower

We clip the following from the Paris
letter Of the Court Journal I" The Coun.-
ess della F-is the heroine of roman
tic tale, to which may very likely be as.
cribed a great portion of her popularity.
The richest heiress in Genoa. and the
greatest beauty ia the city, her hand was
deemed a prize well worth disputins,
ard she was assaulted on all sides by au-
yantageous propositions. Among her
admirers, last but not least, was the well
known dmproUisato GeronimodeIla f
, who sighed il. silence, not daring
to own his admiration, but content with
occupying, night after night, the same
place beneath the box of the proud beau
ty at the opera. One evening the fair
heiress let fall her bouquet into the pit,
but, caring nothing for tho accident, she
did not even bend forward to exam
inc its fate. The next morning a sprig'
OF orange flower was forwarded to herr
with a beautiful ~stanza, describing the ac-
cident which had thrown the flower into
the possession OF one who dared not keep.
it. And then a charming compliment,
indicating the resemblance between the
peculiar qualities Of the orange flower
and her OWN short, such verses az
those which create dreams in the young
and regrets IN the old. The next day
came a poInegranate blossom, with fresh
verses and a new compliment, and SO on
for many weeks, the young heiress won
dering all the while who could be her
modest but talented admirer. 1t was
some time after the bouquet had been
thus returned piecemeal, and the farewell
had been bestowed with the last flower,
that the young lady, by the merest acct
dent. being attracted by the gay binding
of a friends album, opened it listlessly,
and started on beholding the writing so
familiar aud SO dear, employed to des-
cribe a mountain pass in CORSICA. The
book fell from her hands on beholding
the signature of one whom all Genoa
loves and admires. So great was her de.
light, that she wrote to him to express
her thanks and wheI he came to thank
her in his turn, she was so bitter in her
ropeoaches at his cowardice in not dar-
ing to discies. his I'VE, that, in order to
convince her that it was not from indif-
f%erenee, but timiditv, lie ade her prepared
for the demand Of her heart and hand /;
and when she told him with a smile that
she was prepared for the worst which
could befall her, they perft city under
stood each other, AID were married al
most Immediately. Count della p
having just been created an honorary
member of the Institute, is here with his
lovely bride, and both are decidedly the
fashion" E
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-18
! Dangerous and Ugly Nightmare.

A most singular occurrence TRANSFERRED
a few days since, on the Baltimore and
Philadelphia Railroad. Mr.. Thomas S.
Higgins. Of Elkton, took the night train
of cars for Baltimore. and feeling quite
d~rowsy, entered the smoking car, laid
down on a bench and went to Sleep
Whilst the train was passing oyer the
Gunpowder river, he dreamed that his
house was on FIRE, and acting under the
influence Of this dream. he sprang up, ran
out Of the car, and jumped from the plat
form. He landed on the tressel work
that supports the bridge, and, in his eff
forts to catch himself, his right arm was
caught by the train and shockingly
crushed. He was then in a p%erilous sit
u%ation, being partly emersed in water,
with nothing but his hold by his left arm
upon the bridge to sustain him, whilst he
was suffering intense agony from his
crushed arm. In this helpless condition
he remained nearly thirty minutes, when
his groans attracted the attention of the
bridge tender, who fastened to his assis-
lance. He was removed to a place of
safety, and returned home in the first
train. Drs. Evans and Treadwell were
called in and found it necessary to ampu-
tate the limb. He now lives in a critical
condition, but his physicians have no
doubt Of his recovery.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-18
Pretty Good.

A very charming daughter of one Of
the solid men Of Boston," being at a
ball a few evenings since, was solicited
by a combination Of moustache, starch
and broadcloth, for the honor Of her hand,
to which solicitation she returned an af.
Armatiye answe In a subsequent con-
~versation, the aforesaid. combination in
quired her fathers business. He is a
wood sawyer" she replied. The fellow
sloped, feeling that be had let himself
down a foot or two by the association
The lady's father was a wealthy dealer
in mahogany, which occasionally had to
be sawed by himself, or under his own
snneryision.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-18
The Rain Concert.

Millions of tiny rain drops
Are falling all around;
They're dancing on the house-tops,
They're hiding in the ground.
They are fairy-like musicians,
With anything for keys,
Beating tunes upon the windows,
Keeping time upon the trees.
A light and airy treble
They play upon the stream,
And the melody enchants MS
Like the music of a dream.
A deeper bass is sounding
Where they're dropping into caves,
With a tenor from the zephyr,
And an alto from the waves.
Oh lis a shower of music,
And Robin don't intrude,
If, when the rain is weary,
He drops am interlude.
1t seems as if the warbling
Of the birds in all the bowers
Had been gathered into rain drops,
And was coming down in showers.
The blossoms are all bathing
In the liquid melody,
Breathing thanks in sweetest odors,
Looking up into the sky"