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Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

A HUNG JURY--In an Indiana town 1t was
once found impossible to compel jury attendance
at court On certain occasion, none but the
LATEST tattest man in the place could be got into
court. Both parties agreed to submit the case to
him, as a jury of one.
"All was settled at once the lazy man de-
clared that it made no difference, and, getting
chew from the constable, down he sat. The
pleadings were dispatcbed the jury was charged;
the approaching procession was heard in the dis
tance, and all parties were only waiting to hear
the verdict, when the jt3y after one or two indo-
lent bitches in his chair, and leisure discharge
of tobacco juice from between his teeth, turned
to the court and said: We'll, | reckon, Squire,
the juryll have to retire.
This was unexpected, and had not been alto
gether the mode, either, in Justice VS. court,
inasmuch as there was no place for the jury to
retire to, except within themselves; but the pres.
ent body was unanin intously Of the opinion that he
ought to have fair shake at the merits of the
case, and 50 the court djourned to the sidewalk,
leaving the jury all to himself with his heels ou
the table.
Moment after moment passed away; the liti-
gants every now and then cast glance in at the
conscientious umpire; the procession was evil
IDENTIFY approaching along the next street, and,
suddenly, the opposing counsel excusing them
selves, walked off towards the corner. Drums,
hurrahs, &c, now began to swell upon the air,
and plaintiff and defendant after sundry nqui-
rles as to the chances, even marched off also,
leaving the squire and constable to receive the
verdict, The constable next became inpatient,
and, finally, the squire himself got the fdgets;
each moment seemed an age until the dubious
tweifh was just asked if he was going to take
the whole day or not?
Well, the factis, Squire, the jury can't agree,
no how. We're just hung, and no mistake; and,
if you can't let us stay out, why you dhetter dis
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

TRAPPING IN THE MoUNrAINs.--This, with mok
of our hunters, is a favorite as well as profitable
amusement during the long and tedious winters
which we are sometimes inflicted with The
game is of the fox tribe, sprnked occasionally
with a few martens To catch these, large
steel trap is usually set, and baited with meat OF
almost any kind; the trap is then left aud next
morning a black, red or silvergrey fox is gene
rally found attached to it. The skin of the latter
is very valuable, and is much searcer than either
of the former.--Nessmger.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

THAT WILL DO FOR THE MOUNTAINS We
sometimes hear people say: O. That will do very
we'll for the mountains, but it is not quite mar
hetable here" or " He might succeed very we'll
III the Interior but he has hardly capacity to get
along in the cities" Persons who talk thus be-
"ay very slight understanding of the country
VI people they speak of. They probably draw
saeir @ comparisons from the outskirt settlements
Ei Tue iar west, forgetting that our backwoodsmen
.n i've within reach of the great motive power of
aue world, by which they can bring to their doors
every luxury and convenience
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10
EVENT ABR AD.

The steamer John l.. Stephens came in on the
3lst ult, with nearly 1900 passengers, and the
following intelligence
CoNGREss.-The Kansas question is still unset
tied. Mr.. Bell, of Tennessee, refused to obey
instructions from his State, to vote for the Le-
compton Constitution. The Iudian appropriation
bill has been passed also, one setting apart
100000 to fill treaty stipulations respecting
Sound dues A violent alteration took place in
the Senate between Bell and johnson, of Tennes.
see, because of the formers refusal to obey in
structions. Gddings was going to introduce u
bill requiring the President to withdraw the
troops from Kansas. The army bill is still undis-
from Minnesota, were referred, with instructions
to report whether Minnesota be now State
The California Senators tried to have the Pacific
Railroad bill considered, but it was set aside to
make room for Kansas, and is dead, for this seS-
sion,
THIRTY NINE lives were lost in Alabama, by a
steamboat burning. Rev. MIR. Newman, of Lou
isyile, perished, A wonderful religious revival
is going on in New York. The Democracy Of
Indiana held mass convention at indianapolis,
resolving that when new State is admitted, the
Constitution presented should have been ratified
by the people to be governed by it. The Demo
Gratis of Connecticut have nominatedl James 7,
Pratt for Governor. A large meeting sustain
ing the Administration, was held in New York.
The Louisiana House of Representatives have
resolved to import $500 blacks from Africa, to
be indentured for fifteen years. Some of Lane S
party have been making disturbance at Fort
Scott 1t is thought that new Kansas Constitu-
tiona Convention has been called. The Terrific.
rial Legislature refused to adjourn till Governor
Denver threatened to stop their pay-they left.
Lanes party threaten to assassinate Gen. Whit
field if he does not quit the Territory. large
anti econ. 2ton meeting was held in Cincinnati
Fillibuster Walker is in New Orleans, to be tried
at the District Court on fourth Monday of April.
The Post Master General has decided in favor Of
overland mail route from San Antonio to San
Diego. Senator Houston has offered resolution
in favor of u weekly mail by that route There
is an uncertain report that Gen, Scott or Harvey
is coming to this side to attack the Mormons from
the West Commodore Perry, of the Japan expc-
dition, is dead at New York The Utah army are
reported in good health, but they haven't killed
any MormOns-means of transport was to be sent
from Santa Fe. Judge Kane, the father of the
Arctic explorer, died last month at Philadelphia
Five steamboats, were burned opposite New Or
leans Freeman Hunt, editor Of the yneychanfS
Nqgaziae, is dead. Catholic missionary says
there is a good wagon route from Salt Lake,
north, to the British possessions, and that if the
Mormous are pressed they will go TO New Gale
donia, and settle at the foot Of Portage noun
tans. lie has been over the route.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

The WALDENsEs SoNG.--
For the strength of the hills we bless thee.
Our God, our Fathers God
Thou hast made Thy children mighty,
BY the touch of the mountain sod.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

A GOLDEN Era editor fell through a side walk
hole, for which he intends to sue for repairs and
afterwards to invest surplus thus -Four shares in
the Farrelone Blue Egg Association, 81 in the
daily newspaper business, and $4,000 for prize
story by the French Empress.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

A wooDEN-LEGGED Judge, of Georgia, was 60
ing to tight duel, and on the field saw his enemy
without second, who gave as his reason therefor
that he had sent his second for e,m-log to nut
enc leg In that he might have an even show
That stopped the duel
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

GREAT HARP OF THE ARCTIo.-Dr. Kane re-
lates that when at anchor in Smiths Sound, so
great was the force of the storm that ten-inch
cable was made to sound like au Kolian harp,
and could be heard, distinctly, above the rattle
of the gearing and moaning of the shronds. Who
can conceive of a more tremendous exposition of
power than the roar of that great harp-striDg,
trembling in the wrath of Arctic storms9
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

HUrCHINGs, who is executing Senators in wood
and constructing biographical sketches, of Sen
ators, has rival in the Chicago Journal, who is
in like manner giving the natural history of Con
gresham Grow The popularity of nearly all
Hutchings' subjects is, that they came the Plains
across.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

QUEEN VICTORIA invited great big niger
woman to her daughters wcdding-the African
Princess Bonetta. Her Royal Darkness put up
her lip and said, G'way dar, white folks
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

WENT RIGHT AWAY AND Toll JOHN.--NeaT
Norwich, Chenango Co.. \. Y, lived two families
Of well-to do farmers, between whom there exis
ted as bitter feud as ever ragged between the
Montagues and Capulets. The heads of the fam
lilies consumed the bulk Of their time IN annoying
each other and the children on both sides, with
two exceptions, inherited their parents hatred,
and lost no opportunity in gratifying it,
These exceptions were the Oldest son Of the
one, and the second dau ghter Of the other, who,
seeing no reason why they should hate each other
in imitation OF their parents, became desperately
cnamored. The parents soon discovered how
matters stood, and of course were enragcd John
and Mary were both severely reprimanded, and
charged particularly to think no more of each
other. But who ever heard of such charge
being obeyed The more they were told not TO-,
the more they did. Seeing that easy measures
would not answer, the parents OF John sent him
to an uncle in this county. Mary's progenitors
locked her up for a week, 10 keep her from fol.
lowing him. After his departure the poor girl
had a serious time of it, Her parents culfed her
to cure h er of dependency, her brothers and sis
ters added to her unhappness by continued taunts
and reyilngs, until her home became insupport'
able
One night in November last, the whole family
Joined in reviling and abusing her Not a word
did she say in reply, but her ashy face and blood
less lips showed that something was brewing.
AS soon as the family had retired, she put on her
bonnet and shawl, and going down from her
room, noiselessly unlocked the door, and walked
out into the darkness. Half crazed, she had
thought of nothing but escape, and had not pro
yided herself with the necessaries for the long
journey she bad undertaken. She knew where
John was, and she determined to reach him, By
daylight she had achieved ten miles AT a farm
house she procured breakfast, aud making inqul-
res set out again. Day after day she Travelled,
eating and sleeping at farm-houses Occasionally
charitable wagner would carry her a few
Viles, and then again for days she was obliged
Awalk.
Einally, completely worn out, she arrived at
heAdestnaton, 400 miles from home one ,ouna
John. told him her troubles and trials, and put
herself under his protection. John, like sensi-
bic man, posted to Bucyrus got out the papers,
and married her. right off -NeU Hques Palladium.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

WE affect to despse the ceremony and display
of foreign courts, yet we are becoming the most
ostentatious nation in the world. We have the
same love OF military display, the same admira-
ton for greatness and grandeur; and while we
refuse to sustain the splendors of a national
court, fashion levies an annual tribute great
enough to build throne of ivory and gold
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

DRAMA AMONG THE MAN-EATERs,-1n the Sand
wien Islands, where they used to eat people, the
".s''es'aa newspaper is crcumstantially critical
aud commendatory of Misses Ince and Stanley.
'"ange changes brings century Of time
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

'HARK from the tombs = as the Weaverville
man said, when the horse ran away from the
graveyard with himself, two live Cinnamon, and
a dead pig.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

A SLEEPY fellow read book through and then
turned down the last leaf to show where he had
left of
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

B. f. TAYLOR, who makes Homemade Chips
for the Chicago Journal, digs out some of the
dryest kind of igneous fragments. Like Uncle
Kits female friend, he seems to be always on
a tremenus strain
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

SIX mules and their Mexican driver froze to
death, near La Porte, Sierra county during the
storm of last week.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

Mas. ANNA GORE, the last survivor of the Wy
oming massacre, lives at Preston, Connecticut,
and is 70 years old.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

A BIG Digger and little Digger fought 6st
fight in Marysville about three squaws, and the
little prevailed nightly, and marched off in
triumph in the sunlight Of their approving
smiles
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

They are going to call Prince Albert King
Your Majesty can make her Duchess but you
cannot make her gentlewoman,' was remark
made to former Queen
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

BRowN, who writes poetry for one of the news
papers, wrote home to his mother in Missouri
euquiring-' Do they Miss Me at Home? His
mother says they do, sorter, for Brown was pow
erfll great on fitch and corn-dodgers.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

'LoNG JoHn WENTWORTH Mayor Of Chicago
got Gaming recently
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

The Worcester Spy notifies the man who sent
noetrv. commencing, "A pig stood mourning at
ihe gate that il is too aaectin' for its readers.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

A YOUNG woman turned her beau out Of door;
because he said that the winds had SHIFTED.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

HALF the corn crop in Northern Indiana and
Ohio was destroyed by rot.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

The story OF the Paulding hyeua digging u
dead bodies and killing boy, turns out to b,
moonshine. There wasn't no hyena thar
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

i AN thy fathers spirit az the bottle said to
tio boy who found it in the wood-ptle.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

PLAIN GEORGE W4sHNGToN.-A lady of Phil
adelphia, now more than eighty years old, who
was present at the delivery of Washingtons
Farewell Address, says;
General Washington's dress was full suit of
black. His military hat had the black cockade.
There stood the Father of his Country, acknow-
lodged by nations the first in war, first in peace
first in the hearts of his countrymen.' No mar
shals, with gold colored scarfs, no cheering. The
most profound stiffness greeted him, as that great
assifnbly desired to hear him breathe and catch
his breath-the homage OF the heart Mr.. Adams
covered his face with botb his hands. The sleeve
of his coat and his hands covered with tears.
Every now and then there was suppressed sob.
l cannot describe Washngton's appearance as |
felt it-perfectly composed and selt-poSsessed till
the close of his address Then, when strong
men Is sobs broke loose when tears covered their
faces, then the great man was shaken. | never
took my eyes from his face. Large drops came
from his eyes. He looked at the grateful chill
dren who were parting with their father, their
friend, as if his heart was with them and would
be to the end.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10
All Look at the show.

In spite of all affectation of plainness men and
women love to look at the beautiful or grand.
The young child screams with delight amid his
gaudy playthings and would not give them for
ali the unpublished gems of the Diamond Valley.
The maiden, forgetting that an omnipotent hand
has painted her cheek and crowned her gloriOusly
with golden hair, retouches the picture with
mixtures of art, and weaves u head dress of
scentless flowers. The young queen puts on
nations jewes,and feels her heart expanding with
exultation of the multitude; while the republican
girl reoices in the brief sovereignty of the Queen
of May,
American love of display and admiration for
the grand and massive are shown in our national
oratory, manner of worship, popular drama and
the favorite resorts Of travellers. People listen
to great swelling metaphors of uncouth speakers
who illustrate argument by imagery drawn from
grand scenery around them, while the orator,
dealing only in the classic and beautiful finds
his audience diminish or grow weary. The i'm
posing ceremonies costly paintings and sonorous
organs of cathedrals make statesmen look with
apprehension at the increasing power Of the
church, while thousands, unused to places of
worship collect at camp meetings because there
is a sublimity in the unmeasured forest sanctuary
far beyond the highest conception of human
architect The canopy of trees, the watch fires,
the uniting voices Of the worshipers resounding
through the woods, have in less than a century,
increased the followers of Wesley from little
despised band to a congregation Of millions In
the drama, our popular plays represent the most
ostentatious times and picturesque costumes.
Our travellers forget the orange groves and sa-
vannas of the south, where they may breathe the
Odors of perpetual spring and turn their course
northward to climb among the crags of the Alps
or shiver in the snow-drifts of Lapland. They
see no more to admire in the huge tree creakng
under its mantle of ice, than among all the fam
lilies of flowers that bloom under the tropics
They look with greater admiration on tho threat
enng cloud that heaves up the mountain chasm
pregnant with ice and fire, than on the lovelest
picture that ever the sunbeams painted on
landscape of beauty and quietudc, They had
rather hear the roaring of the cataract than the
sweetest harmony of birds; they had rather watch
the sublime tournaments Of the northern storm
clouds, than linger among the perpetually flow
erng groves, where no leaf ever wthered in the
frost.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-09
WATCHES, CLOCKS, 60.

6 WITH A VIEW To A DISCO
IA LUTON OF co-partnership, the undersisn-
E3Hk1 corner Of Main and Pearl streets. their en-
tire stock in trade at cost, every article Of which ~
in nice order, of excellent quality aud most spprov-
ell sy les and wonld emit Je~ elers country mefh
and others dealing in such goods. The stock consists
cf fine Gold and liver Wstches OF the best fnsnn-
factories in EUROPE; Gold and Silver Vest and Fob
Chains: Ladies' Chatelain Chains: isu1ond. kubfe.
Pearl, Opal, Garnet Finger hings. Also; avery
large assortment of Is carct plain Gold Wedding
Rings; Diamond Cameo Lava, Goidstone Far Rings
and Breast Pins; Pearl and Jet Sets for MourGinsi
dents sleeve Buttons Studs and Breast Pins slso.
a large assortment If Silver Ware ard Dental In
strunents MYERS 4 JABNBE.
B-watches and Jcweiry repaired at low prices
and short notice. fe PAL J.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-09
FOR SALE, &C.

EN0R SALE.-Virginia State Stock.
l. fe2 r II MAURY co.
A LBEMARLE LAND FOR SALE
"A For sale, my Farm of 81 acres, In Albemsrle
county. adjoining j. .. Massey, Sneed and others;
tx miles from Charlottesville two and half froLa
me Virginia Central Railroad and two from toe Ri
wanna Improvement. One hundred and twenty
acres-one-third bottom land-are cleared, enclosed
and highly improved. All necessary out buildings
and well of first rate water are on the premises
made for Richmond property. Address me at Rich
mond OF call at nay Office, corner of franklin and
Governor streets 8. A. HART.
OF Ib-d6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-09
COAL.


Al NTHRACITE AND CLOVER HILL
"A COAL. OAK AND PINE 4W00Ds-The sub
scriber having taken the Yard formerly occupied by
Messrs. Pickett Maynard, and more recently, Dy
Inthrscite and Clover Mil Lump Coal Oak and
Pine Wood at market rates. Orders received af my
aid stand ON Ilasin Bank between sth and 9Th sts,
and also at tho Coal Yard near Petersburg depot:
NH l2-dim VIM BhAzEAL.
rHEAP ENGINE FUEL.-Fine Coke
" delivered at cents per bushel. II mixed with
n small proportion of bituminous coal, IL makes q
very Economical fuel for steam engines. Yards.
ner 10th street and Basn and 9Th and Byrd streets.
IN s-ts JN0 J. WERTH, Aat
DEDUCTION IN FUEL.-We have on
n hand a full supply Of excellent HARD COKE,
which viii be delivered for the balance OF the season
Al "a SO per load At this price IL Ia. beyond compa
rs0n the cheapest fuel 10 be had for close Stoves
Cooking Ranges and Heating Furnaces
sa- Yards corner 10th street and Basin, and sth
and Byrd streets JNo- >. WEhIh. Agent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-09
BUSINESS CARDS.
d. CLOPTON,
ARCHITECT 4 Nd CIVIL ENGINEER

u Is. CLOPTON,
+. ARCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER,
Is prepared to survey, locate and make Esti-
mates for all kinds of Canals and Roads; will Sur
yey Lands and furnish Drawings for all kinds OF
Engineering Works, Bridges, Machinery, dc. He
will make Designs and Estimates for Public Build
ings Private Residences Stores and Manufactures,
and superintenh the construction of the same. He
will also Measure all kinds of Earth Work, Masen-
ry, Brcklaying, Carpenters Work, de. He feels
confident that he can give satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their patronage. fe Sim
}. X. CRUMP. G. f., is now associated with +. d.
CLOPTON and the business will hencefnrth be con-
Quoted under the style of CLOPTON CRUMP.
- Office on Main street, doors below Exchange
Bank, Richmond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-09
THE DISPATCH.
r1nsnoiai and Commercial.
Ia ressrd 10 the last stasem snt Of tho New York
n..s. TIA Rvenias post az thai city. says.

In r~rsvd 10 the last stAsement OF tho New York
Banss, the Rveaiag Post. Of that city, Gays:
"rhs dtscooat linz has touched sl,o.sn, aoo-a
roiat 1t wdlch W sA1usa be narrowly watched -,
May II the invsstusats are Of "a pausaN eharae-
tar aud ~ low rates OF Interest Tbs desire 20 IN
creas the nA In the esArctty OF Desirable ogsines
ebliy sttons. has been satin d By state ana othss
etecks And treAsury notes 20 that u woniu nov ~
veil for the BAnks 70 eonhas them ssss, 20 sno,'
date pager. - every million aided 70 ths IN
Ga tn cvent Of necessary contra Iion y az
called IN Tia extrenas limit 10 oaa nua1s ~ III
tssa millions aud no great reliance shoua o. pse1
npsa the hsSvy res Of specie, as tdr2e porpS"
ef & does nj kouia1selK hion3 ,chcTs, no1 ine
deposits are about two millions larger than ever oe-
fore known.
The ny Joarna, Of Commerce OF wednesday VI
says.
The OF rings at tho baaks although larger than
IN arch arr not susoient 30 absorb the receipts.
nor ara taey all OF an acceptable character but tue
d ,iencf is supplied through tue no.e brokers who
ara dos al increased basiaess 10 prime securities
Poceisr kxnhange Is inactive. but prioea are NOM
insiIy the ssme. .
The stock market opened heavy and dull.
Monday mex, Is the day on which. under the law
Of Last October all the Suspended banks Of Pennsyl
yana will have 70 resume speois payments. Q1ite
Q number In she interior have anticipated the law
aud have already resumed.
The fsliowiag are the footInss of the Boston Bank
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-09
A NO. | PERUVIAN GUIANA. ATRE.

N DUCED PRICEs.-The Agentslof the Peruvian
Government having reduced their prices for Guano
we are now having shipped. and will soon be in re-
stamp "A, and in prime order. We are now pre-
pared to make engagements for early delivery, at
reduced prices. and on the most favorable terms
We have also on hand, about 40 tons Of Patagonia
GuaBo, of the cargo received last Fall and A Mex
lean Guano. of the best quality and at the lowest
prices. CRENSHAW 4 CO.,
North side of the Basin, Richmond, Va
fe l2-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-09
FOOD, OR COMPOUND

~ SYRUP OF PHOSPHATES-Composed of the
Phosphstes of Lime. coda. Potassa and Iron.-Tbis
preparation introduced by Prof. Jackson, of the
University Of Ptnnsy lyania, and has been extern
ely prescribed with very gratifying results. 1t ia
well suited to supply the waste of elementary mat
ter in the human system during the progress of
chronic cases, particularly in Dyspepsia and Con
sumption.
We invite the attention of physicians to it, and
also to the Tonic Chocolate Drops. which intend
ed for many cases where a chaly beate is Indicated
MEADE & BAKER, Phsrmaceutists,
an 5-d4tkcW2t leg n w cor Main and 10Th sts