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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

~ NEW INFANTRY COMPANY.--The
members of this company will meet at Lee &
Peasants office, THIS Z n ! q, at
u! o clock.
~ no l0-lt
ATTENTION. VIRGINIA RIFLES
n Attend a parade on FRIDAY, the 18th inst, in
q front of the CITY HALL, at 8 O'clock A. NJ, III
HI Winter Unform-arms in order for inspection.
~ By.order of the Captain.
noe-3t F. w HAGEMEYER o. s.
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GRAND CELEBRATION

1o0TH ANNIVERSARY OF
FRIEDRICH Won SCHILLER.
The Committee of the Schiller Celebration beg
leave 10 announce to the public general that there
will take place,
FIRST DAY.
On the nght of WEDNESDAY, the 9th Of Nov
A GRAND ToRCHLIGHT PROC ESSfON!
The Procession will be formed on the corner OF
Marshall and 9th streets, New Marketl at 10
O'Clock. P. NJ. and proceed. under the command Of
the appointed MaTshas. throus h the principal SITS
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THE COMMITTEE OF ENvY-
Mr.. OLIVER P. BALDWIN has consented to de
liver TWO LECTU RES at the Mechanics Insti,:
tute, on TIL RSDAI and FRIDAY EVENINGS
next. They have liked the price Of the tickets AT
ONE DOLLA each. These tickets, which are sod
at several points IN the city, will admit the holders
both lectures Tlcnets for the sine lie lecture may
be had at tue door of the Mechanics Institute. for
90 cents each. THE COMMITTEE.
o9-3t
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E Licorice-A. %. &. Brand. The above
well knowc favorite Brand always on sale by
JAMES c. McANDREW.
de- s-lv 81. Pine street. New Work.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

STOP TIE THIEF. = Stolen from my
IN stable, in the town Of Mnnchester. on FRI
ZNEAday night last. INV bay MARE. SADDLE
and HALTER. will pay reward of $50 for the
mare and thief. $40 for the mare She lsa bas
mare, with white face black name and tail one
hind loot " hte She rises little high behind, and
Is a little SWAY backed She had one new shoe en-
the ria hit front foot and is from to years Old,
no7-ts A. HANCOCK.
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STATIoNERY AND FANCY GOODS,

T. G. 9 dd!,SEWRX'S,
Up. B PRlCE's Old Slams, 1915 Main at.
IADftS' DOUBLE THICK ENVELOPES
LETT T:R ! PA btb NQT r1, PAP PR; CAP and
MOURNING LETTER PAPER and ENVEL-
OFEs, AID M L, aiNG VIsITiNG CAP oS;a varl;
ENVELOPES; India Ruboer RINGS; Banker s
CASES; PEN-KNlEyES; POCKET-KNIEES a
VARIETY; CHESSMtN ana CHESS BOARDS, st
various prices; POCKET INKSFAN DS. and INK
STAN D. ia va iett: handSome POETE 0LloS aud
cheap P0R tFOII0S; WRITING DESKS. TOUR
lSF CASES. = nsw and conyenlent article fer all
iravple $; lNUtLLiBLE INKS and other INKS;
GUM LABELS.
COMBINATION ALPHABETS and Toy Books
for Children.
DfAelt FOR 1860. of various sizes
JOURNALS FOR lSd0.
The Dollsr PEN, Popular PEN, radpole PEN,
Ladies PEN, DIAM nd EN-, Commercial PEN
AIha,a PEN Lad PENCILS, Gold Pr vs. Gold
and sllyet CASES = IN + BOOKS, PASS BOOK >,
LEDGERS, Journals, DAY BOOKS BLOT
TIERS Nc; Porcelain STATES, Z CKET MEM
QRANDUMS, CARD CASES WORK BOXES.
TABLETS, RAP ROCKS MUCILA6E, Sc u
ms WAX. WAFERS, &c &c. noI0-3t
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Rirbnlouh qispatft.
ira nj. Friends.

s,.a arewn snd his Friends
a.. ....rrn, 10 manufacture martyr oua
s.-,s h,y.e.,hief and murderer, 10 kept mp
80 sommendable assiduity by the Nershern
,n..v.napers and puIptts. In the Boston Atfas,
/. ls,,er rom him to q aker lady In Newport
n ~hieh he thanks her for her hdeii'y TO the
s.noor tina. cry and those that have no help,
ana say. that "for this he is prisoner In
beeds . 10 published with request that the
Newport papers will copy. The old murderer
seems bent upon maintaining his consist
ency 10 the last and, As he has lived the life
Of a criminal, to die with lie in his mouth,
~ criminals OF his grade usually die. He
fakss no account OF the twenty Todd deaths he
has occasioned, and never alludes to the pos.
stbility that he may be under arrest for some
shfng else besides than giving help to the
poor. He seems very much TO regret, on the
contrary, that he did not massacre the citizens
whom he reused out OF their beds, as he did
the i've victims on Potawatimie Greek, and
indeed, 1t would have been much more In
character. He cannot forgive himself for the
omission. In his eyes, IL was blunder, ana
men like bRowN think ii far more inexcnsa-
Bile to perpetrate a BIZ nder, than to commit a
crime His language is affecting. at is,''
oAys he ssoiesy my own fault in military
point OF view, that we met with cur Disaster
I mean that mingled with our prisoners, and
90 far sympathized with them and their fam
fi.ss, that neglected duty in other respeets."-
The meaning of which is, that he was very
wrong, after having dragged these men out o.
their beds at midnight, not TO have put them
TO death on the spot, instead of having allowed
himself to be moved by compassion for them
and their families.
or course, I, was not TO be expected that
BRowH wouid acknowledge himself in the
wrong. ~ do not feel conscious of guilt in
taking up arms" he tells his Quaker friend
'4and had il been in behalf of the rich and
powerful, the intelligent and the great--as
men count greatness--if those who form en-
Actments TO suit themselves and corrupt
others, or some of their friends, that inter.
tered, suffered. sacrificed, and fell, it would
have been doing very we'll" We presume he
means to say, that if he had taken up arms
in defence of society and the law, instead OF
engaging 10 a crusade for the overthrow OF
both, he would have been, in the eyes of those
who form what is called society, and Of those
who live in obedience 10 the laws, acting in
strict accordance with propriety and right;
proposition which we think few will be
disposed to dispute. 1t is worthy of remark
ia the meantime, that he reasons exactly like
every other felon that ever uttered his opin-
ion with regard to the law. They all hate il
with a deadly hatred.
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LOST AND STRAYED.

T OST-On Sunday last. on 7th. between Cary
II and Clay streets, my FREE PAPERS. They
were in piece of brown paper. | will give libe-
raj reward for their delivery to this office.
GEORGE PUDCS,
M l0-It$ A free man of color,
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GRAND TABLEAU

g RAJ ID L ABL e AUX:
tai Advancement for the cast.
ID Test Of the alloy for readiness to cast.
TED The cast
Id Destruction of the form.
ts.i Cessation of labor in the evening.
~ Exhibition of the Bell and praise to God for
the successful cast
LAST fABLEAUX.-The three principal STAGES
in Christian life Baptism. Maria spd Rprial.
he curtain will rise under the Grand Chorus,
Gtadnsss, Gadness," by Gregor.
The Committee take pleasure in announcing that
both the German Dramsteal Societies, the
Ssngins Society, ''Virsinia." number Of Artists.
and a hne Orchestra, composed OF the hest talents
OF this city, have. In the kindest manner. volun
teered their services for this occasion Nc means
ana no expenses have been spared to- make this
Concert one of the grandest combinations ever
produced IN this city.
TIckgrs. may be obtained in all the principal
Book and Music Stores of the city, from members
OF the Committee. and at the doors.
RssEgs ~ sEATs mas be obtained at Mr.. Tsy-
ior,s Music Store, Main ST.. where the DIAGRAM
Will be open this morning, to- porrow ynornins,
Up, NJ.
The price of Admission. to defray expeuse.-
which are indeed very lsrse-hss been fixed 81 %
cents Reserved Seats rs cents.
IA The Piano used on thus occasion Is frem ths
factory of Messrs Dorr i Rads. If Richmond,
d
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

70 steam Engine for saIe.-A two-and- a
half horse s TEAM ENGINE, in complete order
having been used only three weeks. 1t Will be sold
at bargain. Apply at this offioe. &C its
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

49, To Make good Biscuits. use Semple's
fnialiible baking Powder. For sale by all Drug
lists and Grocers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

nA r. G. Hobson, Practical Hair Cutter
AND DRESSER.-His HAIR CUTTING. SHA-
WING. SHAMP0OINC and DYEING ROOMS are
under the American Hotel. Gentlemen wishing to
set their HAIR CUT IN the latest and most APP
prov 81 style, bwoud advise you To call on him.
Entrance on 18th street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

Sos Broad street. Richmond, Va.
n. B.-The Directing Committee at the Fair of
the Virginia Central Agricultural Society held
October, 1s59:-We make honorable mention of
Francis busch having been awarded the premium
for Porter, Ale, Mineral Water, &c exhibited by
aim. c, DIMMOCK
no lest Secretary Va g. A. a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

a. TIE save Lard, use Semple's fnfallibie
Baking Powder. For sale by ali Druggists aud
lIrOcerS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

Orchestra.
Pas Seul. Miss SaIoms
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1ICHMOND THEATRE,

THURSDAY EVENING, Nov. 10, 1859,
Will be performed Shakspeare's glorious Come
dy of
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Bsnsdlck BARRY SULLIVAN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

COATS, PANTS AND VESTS. - business or
~ Dress, Coarse. Fine and Supe!hne, for boss' or
ceors, and styles, and ready Ia he sold At no
Main street. TVpMAN 4 HULL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

10 The St. Lawrence House, Corner 9th
ana Nam streets Redmond, Va. is now open for
the reception of BOARDERS, either by the day,
month year. Mrs. r. MACDONOUGH.
Oc6-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

STOLEN OR STRAYED--S2eRE E.
I~NWARD-From my stable on st. Johns st,
NAa sorrel FILl.EY, three years old two
has white star IN her forehead and the cap of her
left hip-bone rs loose. The above reward will be
paid TO any delivering SAID hlley to the under
signed on st Johns street, or to Mr.. N. G. Lips
cor1be, at his stable on 2d street. near Broad.
uo o. ROB- II y. COSBY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

A ENVY --know all whom It mag CONCERN
a that have constituted and appointed e.
sCHUNFARBER. my agent, to conduct the hnsi-
aess Of CONFECTIONERY, CIGAR and Toy
STORE, on B,oad street, between LIST and "a SITS,
IN the city OF Richmond. He is to deal in CASH
and IN no case TO use my name or credit
no lU-lt* A. ROSONBJAT,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

A PRIZE. APRIZE..-ATT THE PALACE
"A HALL SHOOTING 6Af.LERY.-A beautiful
Silver Plated Ivory Handle FfVE~SHQUTER. 10
be presented to the hsst person that can rsnx the
BELL four times in succession. at the word, with
the resusr dueiing Pistol. Gallery open DAY and
NIGHT fer practice and instruction in Pistol and
EIGHT SHOTS for IS cents
oc 2z-lm JOHN b. WILLIAMS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

"a To save time. labor and expense. use
Semple's intallible Baking Powder. For sale by
all Druggists and t5rocers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

WANTED-COOK.--W wish 10 purchase a
w young. healthy COOK, who wash and iron.
For one Of unexceptionabe character, liberia,
price will be paid.
Sc Ats FISHER WINSTON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10


II StRE TO GO TO LEWIS STORE,
- y Main street, and purchase your supply Of
Dry ooo1s As he always keeps in store large and
seasonable stock of Dry Goods.
plate WARMER s. - Plain and fancy pat
: terms Japanned PLATk WARMERS. meat
esssisnt article for the winter season, To be had
AZ III Main u. L. A. bULkLEf.
eTOKPEDOES, TORPEDOES. TORPE-
uoES.-esQ00 TorpedoeE. not trash,l but resl-
hrst-rat No. ! article. for sale sc menulastu-
rers' prices. By LOUIS ]. BoSSlEUX.
NO. FIRE CRACKERS.-l,Ooo boxes Mol
told Chop Fire Crackers for sale AZ New York
prices, by LOUIS ]. BoSSIEUx,
No 50 Main strest.
E,RESH ORANGE COUNTY BUTTER,
constantly raceivlng BY steamer. for sale by
WIN. 7. KING, 8 4 Franklin a..
ERESH HuCkWHEAT FLOUR, in small,
bags Tor family use, always on hand and For salc
by WM. I. KING, 4 Franklin Of.
CKESH MOUNTAIN ROLL RUTTER-
Just received In sture, for sale BY
VIM. T. KING. 8 and Franklin n.
100 A's Rs#sa;Ss Les es Sfxls sSi CT sale
No. II teAri street.
MAckEREL. ..io bali barrels No. lMssksre.
~ For sale By wM, WALLACE SONS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

80 MOTTO Elm consequence of the
81 death of Mrs. MASON. our business will
be suspended until FRIDAY, the 18th inst.
no lO-lt MASON & BURNS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

CRYSTALLINE JELLY can lie made in one
- hall the usual time: trifAoat eggs or boiiisx,
and a. less cost than with other articles by using
the sPARkl4IN6 GELATINE, Sold at
MEADE a. BAKERS Prescription Store,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

rNHE VERY BEST coat or. or KERo-
SFNE COAL OIL LAMPS. Lsmp Oil, Barn
ing Fluid, and variety Of Lamp " iahs; Ter sale
By l. EAGNkR. Drussi.t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

EVC Nd On Tuesday nisht. al the Mechanics
l. Fair, a MOURNING BREASTPIN, which the
owner can get BY paying for this advertisements
Apply at this Office, no LETT
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CURE FOE cHApPED SKIN.-.The AN
~ DALUSfAN BALM is one of the most eiiica-
cious and pleasant preparations known for the IRE
vention and cure of chapped hands and lips Ithas
no grease or OIL In It, and leaves the skin smooth
and soft alter application. Prepared and sold by
MEADE Il BAKER. Pharmaeeutis,s. =
id5 Main ST.. corner above POST Office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-10

,kA-Li ght, sweet and Wholesome Loaf
Bread Biscuits. Pastry, Sc, can be made ,y using
Sempe's lnfallible Bakns Powder.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-03-14
From the Cincinnati Commercial. March g.
Mutiny in an Ohio Jail
THE JnLoR ATTACKED BY coSvIcT-HE sHoor,
Tut Ass.ffAST

THE J,ILoR ATTACKED BY cosvIcr-nE SHOOTS
the AssAiiANT.
! Between four and five o'clock Yesterday after
noon some Of the despera loe. confined in the couu
~ jail, awaiting trial for heinous crimes, made n
hcrc. effort escape Jnilor Mclean unlocked
the door Of the main Jail t. u Init turnkey George
Boswell. Mr. Mclean turned the key anf push.
ing open the door, had partially entered, when
J. omney Cheesnan, large muscular rascal--.wbo
await. trial before the United State Circuit Court
i,r countcrieiting -lenpeh upon him savagely. and
strotc 10 floor him. Mclean tou .ht desperately,
bat feeling he must be oyerrowcred, perhaps muir
iefcd he endenyored to draw his pistol-a sipg!c
ba,reed wcapon--whcn Chceseman threw him
with stunning force, falling upon him. The jail
or. however, by desperate eN,rt drew his pistol
and presented the muzzle directly in the prisoners
face and fired; but Cheesenun having noticed the
motion, luckily for himself, bobbcd his head side.
wis, and the ball merely powed up the skin on
one ,lde Of one Of his cheek bones. Being thus
admonished. he left his dangerous keeper and re-
treated t. his cell
Mnaniime, Abe Cross. whose desperate charne.
ter has been frequent local theme, was exploiting
dan ;,eronsly. The instant Chresennn seized the
jail r. he dashed through the open door with n
l,n1 knife in his hand shouting to his hesitating
cnnliadc4. Come on. cine on - The turnkey
mcl him AT the door and struck him n heavy blow
viii b. hanel' Of keys, failing, however, to knock
hiH down. Cross assailed him iurousIy and
l. swell being unnrme1, obliged to retreat
tr#ss lluwIug him to the outer cutry of the iall
\ thai instant the officer in charge Of the chain
gag appeared, and Cross not bcing seconded us
b. expected. beat ha-ty retreat 20 his cell get
ting bal 10 his quarters while Mclean was pick
nag himself from tho floor.
While the struggle occupied the officers, the
m'lor's family female prisoners ,and people in the
vicinity we're frantic with excitement. The W.
m"n screamed tcrrliically and men Ned with pale
ia ~ from every quarter. Messengers were sent
III hot haste for the Sheriff and the general ado
IN cas- i by the magnifyng influence of ignorance
scrnmg the condition Of affairs. was in II hi.h
De. rec sensational. The Sheriff came quickly
with assistance, but when lac arrived the jailnr
anl his otheers hid reSainea complete mastery Of
The mu Iu"ers.
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LYNCHBURG AGENCY
NEW WORK LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY

VI l 1 ) 1 + VI
! a me- thug oi III LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS for
tn'' nth" rity ot Richmond he d on TUE DAY TFI,
h1Nf ~ $50 the foiiow ing unan,Iuous, adopted:
Ia hndr 'i.neh Prssd and Directors OF Conrany
me report aud exhibit al the INV Youk
'>thANtF COMPANY. for the ending he ls m Ja,narr
- nj Long satisfied with pro, Porous conditiop COZ.
d"lN recommend il 10 the men, ar ~
community Tue NV YORK LIN lSsuRANtl t.s
10" bee, in zsrnce yea,s and ,s AM
taa'd the sum "f slo 81 invested State stocks and
Is ids, ard Mortgages Rel Estate ~
N"tttnk IL most profitable mode Of iu,e spp
m"Ht' The profits ennre to the benefit insur and
la, averaged MOI less than THIRTY PER CENT PER AN
NJ NJ on the PREMIUM FAID Besides desc Investments
s''nts that One lund d Thou Dollar. all he den, ,
u" WIN thr NlAlf toMfTkoII tR. tore awful d
minds "hich n" c"npan. may nail 10 pay.
y" inNfc attention to the naturr
LII l. M RANCE AZ sci forth by liz In-rituii,
vi" BE- sen by the above cm,nt Illus Company
i ira nnrl-hing condition ''
Ih"se desir TO fhc subject of I,rr
issuance. wonii ID we'll to call . he If III.
az "nfanN who will CIV" tl.u ma,
" or ierre'er"nc" Apply ,iih.r member the Lo
PRESIbiNT
"2tGf W fhf MrNronn SECRETARY of tommonw cath of
pIREcToRs
ln's II ELt1s uhe-i,clt june. River !. Kartwh,co1
IL = + ArGtsr. (AIior Law
ia'N 3aGhY Farmer, King Queen va)
L. II Kan. Pastor United prc-'m tlurchl
Ii, ~. lhLoR Corresponds Sc y S"uN.'n Esrt.t
W q r.Isf tke Paine & CO. Mcrchants)
II tNfY X fLIisfN# sheriff
tn's ". rrr ctit. laukcr
" VI. >lfroS.
koafG PRYOR.. Isd,t"r Of me >at,s} Washington &c
, :, , MEDICAL. EXAMINERS:
= II On MN " u .Sn THOMAS. wALkfr. NJ ID.
Et IIbE. Local A1.rt
W'RTIiAM. GtniAI' 4 Attorney for Va
l.. w TRorTEr. Genera Agent.
"ffief 10 MAIN STEtI1 EIcHMoxpva
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The Virginia Nominations

As readers, not only in Virginia, but in the
country nj large, are apprlsed Of the auteccdcus
and .iUr talents Of Mr. Gogein, We need not say
tdat IL him the Wings of Virginia have selected
,nlilatein all respects worthy Of their suIlrages,
All aue who if elected. would confer honor upon
the hlgh POST for which he is named, and while
tar pm crney, in like manner, have selected one
al the MIST experienced and able of their cham
pom. We are surc that they will find ia hi- hon
rrtll" competitor an anita spnist who will lie likely
IL lax II their utmost capacity the energy and adj
dr. which Mr.. l."tchcr Is rcpuiel H. conmnnl
i'll Z ncst hct1rc the people. Ia 50 FAR ny that
contest tnrn4 upon questions "a State policy We
h.t,r Perhaps no right, we have IL disposition
To interfere; but recognising in Mr.. Gnggin the
.illapD standard bearer Of the unTacring aud I'M
changed Wings Of the Old Dominiou, we can only
cypress the hope that he may receive n support
worthy oi the principles nnl caus in whose tame
lac ,pcaks. lfcnlcI. in view of the long prrlomi-
n.,n'n Of the democracy in Virginia Ia wage in
III respect an unequal contest. he has for that
reason only an additional right to calm at the
hd,l- of hi1 political ronicderates jealous and
e'i..',iNr co.olrIaion lppn the result of the APP
prearhng election in Virginia ether issues than
iha~c Immediately pending may be considered
mea-nrthly at stake for We need not add that the
htltis Il TIA" Wings throughout the Union will he
strengthened, rs their hearts will be chcc1cd. hv
favorable dctn jnStra,ion on the part OF their
htt5 'lrrn in that State.--NW. Int.
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d Departure of M Sleklcs

y ras already b.en stale g, VI >3ckirs e.
fr Wv York In the train yestr. - shc VA,
a,epmpanied by her mother, Maiaina Bajoli aud
Two gentlemen, friends OF the family. Her de-
rafufc has been delayed by her inability t. i,nve
htr room. IN which, ever since the sad which
has excited ~ much rublic attention. she has
spent her weary hours. The frightful condition
ot nervous rro-tration INTO which she thrown
whea the dreadful truth burst upon her that she
was d'shonorcd and more than widowed produc
M i'in"ss when mas been very severe.
From day to day her friends have striyen to
rally her strength. but without success until
NcineS1ny lasf when II became evident that she
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STR ON MARRIAGE Co>rR,cr-When Cuonc

Sur ON MARRIAGE Co>rR,cr.--When Colonel
Thornr's daughter (of New York. married
10 the Baron dc Perres. in Paris. some wears since
She received dowrv of the value of 4.24l to be
secured by mortgage ON her iamily's estate.
knowp rs "Eln.wood,' of forty acres; the dowry
To take effect ON the demise of the Colonel aud
hs lady. This marriage contract was executed in
Paris under the laws of France. The mortgage
has been executed IN this rountry and compliance
refused on the ground that contracts of this ma
tnre made in France, cannot bind property in the
Ini,cA States
This suit was brought hv the Baron and his
wife, and tried in 1857. The Court returned a
verdict for the specific performance of the CON
tract The defendants appeaeu from this decision:
hence its argument at the present time before the
supreme Court. The forty ncrcs OF "Elmwool'
81 nated near Bloomin sdac, y. v, are now worth
over 81 100000