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Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28
Eo Clan At H9ms.

Above all things there should b2 no
gloom in the home. The shadows of
dark discomfort and wasting, freJfu.ness
should never cross the threshold, throw
ing their large black shapes, like funeral
pals, over the happy young spirits there.
Ii ypU will, your home shall BE- heayeu,l aud
every inmate as an angel there. Ii you
viii, son shall sjt o1 q throne and be the
presiding household die,y. o. faithful
81. .te. what privileges, what treasures great
sr or pursr ihan thine
And leJ tine husband strive 20 forget MS
care as he winds around the long, narrow
street. aud bchulds the soft light iilumI-
nate his little parlor. spreading its pre-
ciJus beams ON the red pavement before
It. The night is cold and cherries, per
kars. aud the December gusts battles
with the worn skirts Of his overcast, aud
suatehcs wi,L a rude hand aud wailing
c-y ut the rusty hat that has served him
many wear. He has been harr,ssed,
perIleztI and rersecu-ea. He hds borne
with Emmy cruel tone, Inany cold word,
and ueryed himself up 10 energy so des-
perate that his frame and spirit are weak
eued and depressed: and How his limbs
ache with weariness: his temples throb
with the pain. beat caused by too constant
application; he scarcely knows how to
meet his wife with a pleasant smile, or
sit down cheerfully to their little meal
which she has provided with so much
care.
Bus the door IS opened, the overcoat
thrown oil. \ sweet voice falls upon his
ears, like q winged angle, it flies right in-
to his bosom, and ues;les against his
heart.
The latch Is lifted and the smiling face
Of his wife gives an earnest welcome.
The shining hair is smoothci over her
fair brow, indeed she stole a little collct-
tish glance at the mirror hanging in its
narrow frame just to see IL she lookil
neat and pretty before she cameout. Her
eye beams with love, her dress is tasiful-
and-what. Why. he fyr-cts all the
trials o; that long, long day, as he folds
her in his arms and imprints kiss upon
her brow.
\ home where gloom is banished, pre-
sided over by one who has learned to rule
household. ChristiaLity--ho he is
thrice eonsoled for all his trials lie can
not be unhappy, that sweetest, best, dear
est solaca is his-a cheerful home Do
YOU wonder that the man Is strengthened
anew for % morrow : cares!
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

BEAUTIFUL EULodY UPON WASHING.
ToS.-The Hon. Rufus Choate delivered
lecture recently, before the Mercantile
Library Association Of Boston. The sub
ject Of his discourse was Hamilton, JEFF
ferson and Burr" We extract the follow.
ing patriotic, eloquent and beautiful Gu.
lOg;
The name Of Washington, great in
every title, resplendent in every glory, i
ir frf-l mn 'nnz rnA tnrrrliar in thi-, that
NJ. a--l. y ..-.afc., ler-. tl-- foL
lower of party. From the hour when
on the banks VI the Monongahela hc bc-
came general, to the day he died go grad
ually and courageou-ly in the plain cham
Der Of Mt. Vernon, in that strife with In
dians, with France, with England. in the
heated period that followed during the
forming and adopting the Federal Consti-
tuition; and through two terms Of the
Presidency, he was not first only In war,
first in peace, bit first in the hearts OF All
his countrymen. If there was exception
N this. the fault was III their hearts. not in
him. not in America. Happyin all things,
happier more than in all others in his op-
portunity Of dying, he lived aud acted
and fell asleep before our love departed
History, Biogrophy, eulogy, the address
of S-nates, the response Of the President,
the resolutions Of Congress, portraits, and
statues, and traditions, give him to our
memory only as our father 1t was only
TO do such great, such national things, that
we can all remember. all understand. all
appreciate, all love and honor to the last
ro vast was his weight of character, SO
exquisite his judgment, 50 just he seemed
~ All VI us, and 80 patriotic, 80 majestic,
~ historical, 30 epic was his walk and life
While hc was vet among u, 81 grand and
high, il wa his IN enact Part which lea
y q Independence .and taught Us and lifted
"a up all alike to spread abroad the glUri-
Gus flag and walk O. the music OF the
niOa. III was Ills to initiate the Consli-
tuition benesth which we walk. and by
which We swear today, and IN introduce
into the family W States that love which
knows no France, nv England, no North.
nO South, but America ouly. L dl not
-ay that among the millions Of Europe there
N@'t HNA 0pl4AI "Hv NGI- E4AA hHGH HG
died DO not say tha; among some bad
ambitious mans cnrrespDnienec, grin snmc
disease States rights heresy there NAV Be-
found SONG ambiguous. some III Disguised
AMI some WI uaiened jOy l'nt there fvl-
lowed him IL his grave the mourning aHd
Erigruus lamcatation, ~ flr the father uf
lis country snd father Of u all On the
NV Tint he diel Oar a-c Of party began.
TLeace.Orth We walked On ashes thinly
covering the fire. ThencofOrth our great
uaIles were cur party names"
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28
THE BRIDES RETURN.

She hath her wish-for which in vain
She piued in restless dreams
''Oh, mother. Is this home again!
How dcS0latc it seemsl
let all the dear familiar things
Look as they did Of yorc;
But ola the change this sad heart brings
This is my home no more
u left thee, like the dove Of old,
l-t thy parent breast:
But uu lifcs waste of waters cold
My soul hath found no rest;
And back the weary bird = come,
Its wues-it- wandeTinEs Ger;
Ne'er from the Holy Ark to roam
Yes, this is home once more.
''Oh. mother, sing my ciilihood's songs,
They fan like summer rain
On this worm heart. that vaiuly longs
To be dii thine again,
Speak comfort to inc , call me vet
Thy Nary-as OF y0re;
Those words could make me half forget
That this is home no more.
'.Sit near me oh. this hoy repays
Long years of lonely I--h;
l feel IL the old bright days
Were al! come back gain.
BY heart beats quick with happy dreams
hiue eyes with tears run o'er.
TLou'rt with me, mother, oh, il seems
!. -c home. our hosle no move.
''Oh, home Nul Ul1tler, can ye not,
Give back ny heart glad ypI.h
The vision which my soul forgot,
Or learnt To- douLt is truth.
Give back nv ch.iihood's peaceful sleep,
Its uIIaies- hopes restore,
Age cannot, Mother, Ic; me weep
For this is home no 1o-e.F
Thou muUluer tol JcpaT.Ci dreams:
El earth there Is Pa. rest
When griec Lata tr'1hlsI the pure streams
pt memory in thy breast,
A shadow ou H.; path shall lie
Where sunshine laughed before
Look urv-li- TO thc happy SKY
Ear-l Is thy home no more.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

IL - n very common thing t1 hear Lo.
co Focos claim that the Democratic party
4 Che only National party in the country,
aal that ID I'LL succcss w owe the pseser-
vation Of the Dui0n. NOW, we don't re.
collect ever ID nave heard any BODY wv /,
threaten dissolution Of the Union except
members of that party, and it therefore
has always sounded Is strange logic 70 Us
to b =r them claim themselves to be tha
Union savers. when they alone have cnlan.
gercd it,
The manner IN which they slvs The
Union IS about in this wise: They say
" tile balance Of the country, Oars u tho
only party whose principles are truly na-
tional and patriotic, and unless, therefore,
YOU put the government into cur posses
sion VIC will dissolve the Union at once
Their threats gave them success, and at
once they arro-ate TO themselves all thc
credit of averting the danger with which
the country was thrf atenei.
This resembles 4 good deal the conduct
Of highwsyman, who after demanding
the money of traveller At the mouth Of 4
loaded revolver, then claims the gratitude {
Of the plunderei victim, because he did
not also take his life.
The TWO cas arc about parallel, and
every one who will think about it for .
moment will see that il is just so-and
we ask every voter to whom the argument
is addressed, that Democracy has saved
the country 10 enquire who else has ovei
proposed its dissolution. No Locofoco car
answer it successfully.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

say- In the St. Louis Recorders Court,
recently, Alexander Mcslan was fined 50
for stealing wood from the steamboat Han
nibal, and was asked b. his honor to
fork:
''C-c-c can't do it, muttered he, ''ain't
90; the p-pewer, your honor"
care you married mani" inquired the
Recorder.
"N-n-nOt exactly $3.50 far -g-goue yet
sir"
"wsll, will have to send you to the
work house." said the Recorder.
"T-t-taint n-nothing Ito 90 .-thar, T"
said AIleck, "I-I-Fm used tito it; but
when YOU ,-t-talked about m-marriage, old
fellow, you Enlightened me !" =
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28
NO. II.

The New Orleans Bee contains the ioi-
lowing truthful strictares upon the servi
4 ty displayed by majority OF the omciAi
organs Of national democracy: !,
The sc eryility Of party has been carried
to SO great an excess rs to become utterly
detestable. Nothing can be more con-
temp,ible than to behold the gyrations Of
the Thoroughbred partisan, who, IN ms
tremuling horror of mlnorlties, ana MS
sycophantic adulation Of the powers that
be, turns as many somersets as clown IN
the circus, and with the same profound IN
difference. Look, for example, 1t the SIN
gular mutations which the Washington
organ " president BucLa nan has under
gone 1t was at one time furious stick
Ter for slavery in Kansas, at another q
vehement advocate of governor Walker
and his semi-frees0il opinions Then it
veered back to its original views, and es-
poused the Lecompton constltut Ion 70 the
moment the president was known to avor
IL. Such Inconsistencies are the unavoid-
able result Of an unconditional determIna-
ton to support party leaders irrespective
Of principles; and no public man or pollti-
cal journal can possibly preserve rem
nant Of Independence while agreeing to
accept and defend every possible measure
started by party We do not wish to be
understood as hostile to party organIza-
tions per So. They are often useful and
necessary il concentrating opinion and ac-
ton. At times when high administra-
tive questions are discussed on which
men may honestly and conscientiously
differ, parties are useful instruments in
araying and representing the opposite
phrases Of public sentiment. But the
most prominent statesmen Of the age have
at times been constrained to separate
themselves from their party on issues of
vast importance. Mr.. Clay and Mr. Web
ster did 80 in 1850, ana abandoned tho
entire body Of northern wings in congress
en- the question of the compromise bill
Mr. Buchanan. bound as he is by his
long political career, his an.ecedents, and
the obligations Of his office, has forsaken
= large majority Of the northern democrats
in biz advocacy Of the Lecompton consti-
tuition . We should respect the
manly aud Independents conduct Of such
men as much as we should despise the
srnalI fry of political hirelings, who have
not solitary idea connected with party
save the slavish obedience of an eastern
ser: 70 the behests Of his superior.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28
[FrOm the Camden Eagle.
Ouachita Presbytery.

The Presbytery of Ouaehita, held it,
regular semi-annusl meeting in the city oi
! Camden. commencing on the I'd inst, and
continuing till the night of the 3D. A
LARGER number Of ministers and elders were
present than usual The opening sermon
by the moderator, Rev. Alex. Bsaitie
from Isaiah, xix, 20 latter clause, was vel
digestcd, and listened - with profound
i-t-7- 80 - --7' Church,
I asteA.Ive auaneseo- -..ss. .~o-.a..i-
nance Of baptism was administered during
the meeting to one adult aud five children,
/ including one entire hous chold; and the
Supper to some 80 OF 40 of Gods people.
/ -Four persons were received into the church
I three on examination. 1t was truly a
pleasant refreshing time TO many. The
church wishes aud greatly needs a faith
| ful minister to 20 in and out before them.
/ Mag the Lord Of the vineyard soon send
one,
Camden is a growing, thriving town Of
some 5000 inhabitants, on the west bank
or rather a high bluff, of Ouachita river,
at the head navigation; aud where tile
/ railroad from the Mississippi river to Red
river, Is to cross.
4 committee appointed at the last regu-
lar meeting. reported that they had in
sta'ieI Dr. S.'Williamson as the pastor
Of Washington Church.
Rev. A. NJ. Morgan. of South Alabama
] Preshytcry, after the usual examination,
VS. received into this Presbytery and his
name enrolled
| Rev John J. B)o2er, Of Orange Pres
bytary, asked aud obtained leave TO labor
in the bounds Of this Prcsbytery until
next regular meeting.
Rev. j. Il. Banks aud elder George
Wilson were sppointcd a COMMITTEES 10
organize q church in Pine Bluff, Jsifcr-
snu co, on the 81 Saturday aud Sabbath
Of May.
Mr. Henry II. Banks, arcgular gradu-
ate of Davidson College, y. c.. having
been examined as to his "exporimental se-
quainiance with religion, aud the motive.
which influence him to desire the sacred
office, was received uutcr care Of tie Pre--
bytcry as a candidate lIt is understood
that Mr.. B. will 20 to the Seminary next
aI)
4 free conversation was held on tile
state Z. religion ON Saturday afternoon.
representing al @: mos. all Of the churche.
As gTOu.us and enjoying The smiles Of the
Master
;. Williams, D. D.. and elder Jocl W
Hannah. principals; and Rev. 4. T. Banks
aud elder J. VI. Dolby, as alternatcs were
elected commissioners 70 the next Gcne-al
Assembly
The Camden Church was recommended
to the Church Ex. Com. Of -. Louis for
additional aid to the amouat of SlVO in
stead Of s2nO.
Bs.hcsl4 church, in Bialiy county, had
by request, its name changed to that Nj
Calvary.
The usual supplies for destitute places
aud vacant churches, were appointed.
Mr. Samuel Orr, licentiate Of Chero-
kee Presbytery, obtained leave to labor in
Pike aud Sewer counties. ia the bounds
OF this Presbytery for SIX months.
The statistical report shows considerable
increase during the year, Of church mem
bcEs, mostly by immigration.
Adjourned TO meet in Arisdclphia
Clark county, on Saturday the 9th Of Oc-
tober next, at II O'Clock, \. VI. Couclu-
dcd with prayer.
\. Il. BANKS,
Suited (TrrE
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

Jusr SESTINESTs.--Jyhn Neal most
;rathfully saTs:
"Whcu a man of sense, no matter how
humh,c his origin, ~ degraded his occupa-
tiua may appear, in the eyes Of the vain
and forpish, is treated with contempt, he
viii soon forget 1t; but hc Will Be sure III
put forth al the eaergics Of his mind to
rise above them who look down in scorn
upon him. By stunning the mechanic,
W. exert an influence derogat1ry % honest
labor and make it questionable for young
men TO learn trades, or TO labor for a sup
port. Did young women realize that fJr
AT they possess they are indebted 70 the
mechanic, X would ~ their desire u ele-
vaie him, and to encourage his visits 70
their society; while they would treat with
scorn the lazy. the fashionable, the sponger,
and the well dressed pauper. On looking
back few years, our most fastidious ladies
dis il not q pity, l-cin TRACE their cen
caology from some humble mechanics, who
perhaps, in their day, were sleered at BY
the proud aud foolish, while their grand
mothers gladly received them to their
bysUms."
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

MASS INEVITABLE PoRTToN.-So have
I seen a r1se newly sprinEiag from the
clefts Of it, hood. and, at first, it was fair
"a the morning, aud full with dew Of
heaven, as lambs fleece, but when a
ruder breath had forced open its virgin
modeaty, and dismantled it, too youthful
and unripe retirements, it began to put on
darkness, and to decline to softness and
Tile symptoms " sickly age; it bowed
the head aud broke its stalk and at night,
having llst some of its leaves, and all its
beauty, it fell into the portion Of weeds
and uutwtrn faces. The same is por-
ton Of every man and every woman; the
heritage Of worms and serpents, rotten
ness ani cold dishonor, and our beauty 50
changed that our acquaintance quickly
knows u not and that change mingled
with 50 much horror, or else meets so with
our fears aud weak discoursings, that they
who, six hours ago, tended upon Us either
with charitable or ambitious services, can
not, without some regret, stay in the room
alone, where the body lies stripped of its
life and honor.-JercHly Taylor.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

e~ The women Of Cuyahoga Falls,
near Akron, Ohio, the 14th ult., assem-
bled in large numbers, armed with axes,
hatcheis and hammers, and made an as
sault upon the liquor selling establish
ments Of the place. They destroyed the
entire retail stock in the town.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28
szv- Mr.. Blair. Of Missouri, few day.

ago, introduced bill into the U. S. House
of Representatives,, making appropriations
for the improvement of the Mississippi,
Missouri, Ohio, and Arkansas rivers, by
contract to the lowest bidders. The bill
underwent the first and second reading,
aud was then referred to the Committec
on Commerce.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

SERMON OF a QUAKER.-My friend,
bride thy tongue, to enable thee to remain
quiet mind thine own business, and thee
will not have much time to attend to that
Of others, and thee viii have many friends
and few enemies
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

sSr A letter from China estimates the
loss of lives by the bombardment Of Can
ton at from 1000 10 10000. The cannon
aiding lasted about thirty hours.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

rE- Col. Colt is understood to have
made a contract with the War Depart
ment for one hundred thousand dollars
worth Of his arms.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

Gen. Sam Houston is said to be the on
" member Of the present Congress who
was also member thirty-fve years ago,
when Edward Everett formed one of the
three hundred constituting that body.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28
rS- Vanderbilt has sold his line Of

'Anoeioht Has so4N ms hne VI
steamships running, in connection with the
Opelousas railroad, between New Orleans
and Galveston, to the Southern Steamship
Company, Clate Harris 4 Morgan line)who
will henceforth have control Of the entire
trade. Both lines of steamers will be
kept up, aud whenever the business de-
mands daily trips will be made.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

nJ- "Tom, didn't you sign the pledge?"
asked friend who was taking smash at
the Corporals-
"Yes," said Tom, "but you know al
signs fail in dry time"
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

80 To remove fresh paint or grease
spot from woolen cloth or silk, drop q
small quantity Of sulphuric acid upon .
sponge and wipe hard
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

r9r The sweet light Of friendship like
the light Of phosphorus, is seen plainly
when all around is dark.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

r9- The religion. revival has reached
Memphis. Special prayer meetings are
held every day in the week.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

sg- Style shows the man. Whether
in speaking or writing, gentleman is al
ways known by his style
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

sy- Always doubt the sincerity of a
girl, when you see her wipe hermouth when
you kiss her.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

sJ- Texas has 25T miles Of graded
railroad, Of which l32 are completed, and
the tracks laid.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

S1- Senator Davis Of Mississippi, it is
said, has lost the sight Of one eye.
Washington telegraph., 1858-04-28

leans Branch Mint, during March, 1000
double elgles-s20, 900; and 100000
half dollars-S650,0 600 Total coinage,
$4,000.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-20
IVORY HANDLE TABLE CUTLERY

ICE PITCHERS, ALBATA WARE, &c.
H. CANFIELD, BRO. Dc CO.,
229 BALTIMORE STREET,
Are receiving all the styles of PATENT ICE
PITCHERS, Albata Spoons Forks, Coffee and Tea Sets
Walters Dishes, Epergeres, &C. which they offer at low
prices. my1l-tf
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-20
A r M Y A N D NAVY,

The following is list of officers of the steam
frigate Colorado, iia"ship of the Home Squadron,
which sailed from Norfolk 18th inst. for the West
Indies; Flag officer, James NJ. Mcintosh command
er-n-chief; captain VIM. II. Gardner, lieutenants.
Edmund Laner, Thomas H. Stevens, George H. Coop
err, Abner Read, William l.. Powell, Samuel Magaw
(iag) J, Beverly kennon master, lEneas ARMSTRONG;
teet surgeon, Edward Gilchrist purser, Edward G.
Dolan; passed assistant surgeon, Arthur NJ Lynch:
assistant surgeon, Alexander M. Vedder; chaplain,
Nathan Frost. Marine Officers, Captain Josiah Wat
son. second lieutenant, p Ii. w. Fontane; chief en-
gineer, Elbridge Lawton; commodore's secretary,
VIM. c. Zantznger passed midshipmen, Edward
P. Lull, Alexander F. Crossman; midshipmen Au-
gustus p. Cook, Thomas IL. Eastman, George NJ.
Blodgett; captains clerk, Il. st. Clair Clark; pur-
ser's clerk, K. w. Byrd; boatswain, John Nj. Kin
ley; gunner, John OWNS; carpenter Francis NJ. Ce-
Gil; sailmaker, VIM. Bennett; first assistant engi-
neers, Francis Dade Thomas A. Shock; second as
sistant engineers, John w. Moore, Alex. Green;
third assistant engineers, Charles II. Levy, Frank
lin X. Hahn, John Purday, Jr., Philip Inch.
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AN IMPORTANT MEAsURE--PROPosED RE-oRGANIzA-
TIoN OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.-The following resou-
ton which proposes organization of the Fire Depart
ment of this city, introduced in the Second Branch
of the City Council yesterday afternoon
Resolved by the Manor and City Council Of Baltimore
That commission of nine persons he appointed
IN the following manner, viz three of said commission
ers to be appointed by the Mayor two to he appointed by
the First Branch and two by the Second Branch of the
City Councils and the remaining two by the President of
the Baltimore United Fire Department.
That said commissioners, when so appointed be and
they are hereby requested to take into consideration and
report through the Mayor to the City Councils at as early
day as practicable plan for the thorough organization of
the Fire Department of Baltimore.
That they be requested designate in said report the
number of companies proper to he ORGANIZED or continued
IN service, designating those to be abolished
Also the manner i'll which the several companies shall
be constructed and number of proper to be allowed
to EACH and the number of officers and their respective
grades necessary to direct the same
That they be also requested to report upon the kind and
quantity of machinery proper to be used, and the cost
thereof and any suggestions information which
their opinion will be calculated to promote the object in
tended
PICK PocKETs.-On Tuesday morning whilst young
man named John Smith, intently examining the
Steam Fire Engine in Monument square, thief
aged to take his pocket valuable watch He
not discover his loss until he had left the ncigborhood
when he returned the suspected parties had decamped
Yesterday afternoon during the trial of the
CINE of the First Baltimore Fire Company the ghtfnger
ed gentry in full force and although the police
officers were the alert for them they succeeded in two
instances in making haul lady who had just stepped
from omnibus remained in the crowd few minutes,
and had pocket picked purse containing twenty
dollars. gentleman also had his pocket relieved of
his port-monnaie, containing nearly fifty dollars.
ACCIDENT PROM CARELEssNEss.During the trial of the
steam fire engine yesterday afternoon, small boy named
John Gorsuch whose parents reside Bide street. was
through the careessness of the driver knocked down
by horse and dray whilst standing German
street Sharp He was removed to the Western Dis
trict Station house by officer Charles Handy, and from
thence conveyed to his home, suffering considerably.