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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16
POLITICAL.
from Chambers Journal
THr cuRArES PRESIDE.

x66 GU6Sh46o xA<>>~~>~
have one only daughter,
But she is more to Inc
Than if had score or so
To cluster round my knee;
And ne'er by boon companion
Was idler's time beguiled,
As the curate's leisure moments
By the prastle of his child.
Nv worthy friend and vicar,
The Reverend Mr.. Blcu:'r.
Ofii,tle rosy children
Has more than he can co"iI
And the good man smiles scIensiy'
And pats them Oh the head,
With hearty bencdiciion,,
When they toddlc oil to bed.
Nv brother curate Webster,
Der NJ. Matthias pores,
Thinks only bachelors are blessed,
And babies cnly borcs;
Says curates must not marry,
For It's his rule in life
First &c, good fat living.
And then wealthy wife.
envy not the "icar.
His pa;riarchal slee,
When the thirteenth Blount lies choking
Across his nurses knee;
Nor yet the unhappy Webster,
His lodgings lone and bleak,
with linen and attendance,
At one pound five wech''
| wait Far no Fat living;
heed no pal,ry pc!i;
'Twas not for that | wood my wife,
But for her ',ain" dear self;
Though she had brought dowry
Were fit for peer or prince,
'Twe-e nothing to the treasure
That she hath borne me since.
For oh! when home returning
Dlspirited, unstrung,
There's magic in our Mary laugh,
There's music on her tongue;
And her dark eyes flash and sparkle.
And the color mounts her cheek,
As words come crowding taster
Than her little lips can speak.
And so, when sad and weary
From scenes of care and sin;
Where foul diseases rage without,
And rouicr lusis within;
Where SO much i dark and drearr,
Where all is Sin.dcfiled.
I thank God for the innocence
About my little child.
Dear TO the Christian pastor
The flock he's charged to keep;
Dear for His sake who gave him
The message, Feed my sheep"
OF prays lie Tor the crring:
Lord. guard them when they roain;
But the fondeSt prayers are aye for one
The little lamb at home
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16
NEW YORK POLITICS.

SYRACUSE, Sept 14.-The two Conventions
met here to-day, in the same Hall After sew
eral rows and fights the SoftS withdrew, leav-
ing the Hards in possession. The latter then
appointed regular committees and adjourned.
The Softs again met and organized.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16
MAINE ELECTION.

PORTLAND, Sept l@.-Ihe returns OF ycs'er
days election for Governor indicate the rcc,C,
ton OF Lot NJ. Morrill, Republican, for GoyG
nor, and IN increased Republican supreaac:
in the State.
One hundred and thirty-thrcc towns foo; o;
for Morrill, 2.,95s; Smith 2l.l2G. The sam.
towns last year gave Morrill, 3o,3lo, SAT-.
24,S2G. Morrill's majority so far is G,s5-
against 5,iS4 in the same towns last year. SHOW
ing net Republican gain Of l,3+S. Tie a;
grcgatc vote Of the State is considerably lc>'
than last year, but the indications are ,hs
Morrill's majority will reach 10000
The Legislature will be largely Rcpublicaa
about the Almc as last ycar--though the rcpn
sentative vote falls behind that on the sunG
Material ticket.
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INJURIES To THE corroy CROP

CHARLEsToN, Sept IA special despatch
from New Orleans. reports serious and increas-
ing injuries on the Mississippi to.the cotton
crop from rust and boil worm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

Az lGrp NEGRO WoMAS.-A negro woman
in the service Of Mr.. Jacob Coles OF Pi,t>yvania
county died a few days ago, at the advanced age Of
onc hundred and ten wears.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

AGmcrLrrKAL FAtn.-1hc ensuing Annual
Fair Of the Southwestern Agricultural Society
of Virginia, is to be held at Wythevillc, on the
18th and 18th days Of October.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

CALI ACCEPTED. The Rev. Henry \. Wise,
OF Virginia, ha- accepted call 10 the Church Of onr
Saviour. in Wet Philadelphia, west Of the Schuyl-
kill river, opposite Philadelphia.
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INDIAN MURDER AND ROBBERY.

ST. Lori>, Sept. II. Papers by the ;.
mail. bring an account Of the massacre Of en-
grants on a raft in the Oregon river. on III,
9th July By Bannock and Shoshone Indian,
Six men and one woman were killed and q.
many wounded, some MORALLY. The Indian,
robbed the party Of sl,7Oo and all Their >,,.s
Reported Suspension Of a Large Publishing Eoass
Bcsrov, Sept. 1o.-The large publI>a:
house Of Phillips, Sampson Co. suSpcndr.
payment this morning, caused by heavy lose
recently sustained in publications.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

SALE OF LAyD.-22O acres Of unimproved
land SD miles from the Great Bridge, Norfolk, *as
sold TO Sir. Jesse Ives 81 500.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16
MEETING I'M NORFOLK.

NORFOLK, Sept II. The Merchants and
Mechanics Exchange held meeting to-day,
and passed resolutions TO invite the Great East.
ern to visit our port. The authorities Of this
city, Portsmouth, Richmond and Petersburg
will no Doubt co.nnnr1te
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

SrIclpES.--Thc New York Times OF the
;i inst, called attention to the fact tina, during the
six weeks which terminated 4: the close OF August,
no lcs. than iity-th!ce c.>c- Of sucidc had been
recorded in the Journals oi the United States. The
"Commercia! Advertiser commenting on the
melancholy catalogue, considers it s;c To affirm that
in no other country than the United Statcs-not
even in England daring lis most gloomy months
would - xix weeks record OF suicides average nine
per week.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

TIE OTHER END OF "UuR RAnRoAD."-1t is
stated that there are 400 buildings of various
kinds now in process of erection in Memphis,
Tenn, at an estimated cost Of So, 000,000
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16
THE GREAT EASTERN.

NEw YoWx, Sept. l4.-Thc New ioTlt tie
aids foreign report says that the Grea, Easter
was entered at the London Custom House, p.
paratory to her departure Tor New York.
4 monster sale Of public lands in the S,A'
OF Missouri, by the Pacific Rail Road Comp
ny. will take place in St. Louis next month
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

\ HINT To LADIES OF TAsrE,--Fashion has
orlnned all skir, TO be much longer be-
hind than in 'front.' nOunces altogether d'.d for the
promenade and the double Jupc Is all occasions
Circulars are made OF white barege and Of white Mse'lcs
trimmed with coored qu.lhnss and the latter
with white fraer.
Walking dresses Of black and white plaid or stripe. with
busters to match will lee extensively Gaudy color.
discarded by person. nj good ;as". especially
for the prom nalc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

AcclprXr--A sad accident happened in Nor
folk 10 Il little son Of Sign"r George. wcll-known
m,i,ic professor. on the I'll, instant. One of liz legs
VAS broken, and his hand severely crushed. |: was
ci-c! by reckless dryins-a carriage passing over
LIN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

BgrxswIcE CIEcrIr CouET.-lt is sd that
judge Ghol-ou will hold special term Of the tir-
chi, Cor-, Of Brunswick county, convcning On FRI
,lav, the I'D Of the present month. The time for
the regular had pa.od before the recent cleo
ton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

PRollFIc--I.ast month, Rose, young slave
woman bconsireto Mr.. Richard Clay OF Amelia county
was delivered q, thrcehealy children bows and one
girl which kelly grow up Thi- woman has had nine
children IN seven year.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

As ExoEuors iIAwE-Mr. +. +. Drake, Of
NASH county, " G.. killed in his yard nigh. or two
since. nicht-hawk. which measured > lee: nche.
from tip to tip.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

\ FlGirr BETWEEN TWO BEornTEs. "A bloody
aray occurred IN Hanover county. iew days since,
between Henry and George W Meter, in which
both were dangerously injured.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

\ SrElkr-On Monday the journeymen
shoc,na!;cr- of lynchbur. met and organ zed /" so
c.ey and agreed 10 s;rikc for an advance on the pre-
.cn, bill @! ages. The ncw BIZ! la, not yet been
submitted =" the ''bo--c-.'
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rur 1u,{N SMITHS.

Tine .;.,e,nmss that bcset a Sheriff, some
limos furnish no small amount Of amusement.
The subioincd is an exact copy of a re-
turn made by the Sheriff of one of our counties,
To process sent 10 him for execution.
DEAR SIR:-You have sent Inc summons
in chanccry styled Wharton & Co., VS.. Col
wins Executors, commanding me to summons
John Smith to appear, &c. Now, will you be
kind enough to let me know on which John
Saith to execute this process; for We nave
many of them in this county. There Is 'o'l''
surnamed the Baptist called after his Religion
There is Farmer John, Sadder John ana Gar
penter John, called after their occupa.'onsi
There is talking John, man OF graz ,o,u
bility of words. There is Bundle Joiiii' tc'!
old, said when a boy to have been great "'
tsking hoo meets when that was the euphone-
ous title Of that insect now meeKiy caiieu ,"T
I~,,ISo hoo There is Yankee john called
If, ar the land of his birth. There is John lizard;
the trcnty.sixth son, no doubt so called
81 snv tho old STYLED pronunciation OF the
l,S, letter of the alphabet Then, there Is Irish
Lain, who is uncharitably supposed not to have
bo1 tha, name, when he left the Emerald Isle,
ond John of Patmos remarkable for having had
many visions. This, John particularly protests
against the service of your process on HIM,
saving his is mission Of peace and not oil
strife and that his nadhe must no, be mixed up
with law suit. And, lastly, there is John,
the CRATER, who can graft peacock feathers on
a rumplcSs ROSTERS tail.
Our clerks know these Johns by their various
titles, and generally so designate them in any
process they may issue. Wilyou, ! repeat let
me know which one Of our John Smiths your
process is intended for and it shall be duly eX-
ecu,ed. Yours, truly.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

METHODIST CoNrrlENCE.-Th Western Nir-
ci,.ia Conference oil the Methodist Episcopal Church
South convened in their new and splendid ch"Ech
edi.:cc, in rarkcrsbnr., Oh the Tl inst. l' debc-
ration, are presided over by Tie distinguished Bishop
Andrew. and the body have been progressing reg'i-
nrv with the cuisines, ot the session. y business
Tx. spirit. harmony and Christian zeal have thu. far
characterized the proceeding, ii this talented and
able ,--rniblage .: divla,-.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-09-16

ELECTION Day Fox COMMONWEALTH AT'"E-
xry.-Thc Hastings Court nave dNcd rpon Thurs
day, I'D September, tn da: for cicciins the Com
in,nwcalrls Attorney Tor the Circuit Court o! 'iiH
city made ,ac:,n: by tie Resignation g: N"rnadHS"
Johnson f..
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regard To all thelr internal affairs, Tor they are
soreytighs, riM0Ma Constitution to hold them
in chck. And this omnipotent sovereignty is to
be welded by - few men suddenly drawn toge-
thcr from all parts Of America and Europe, I'M
acquainted with one another and ignorant Of
their relative rights. But if Mr.. Douglas is
right those governments have all the absolute
power of the Russian Autocrat They may
take every kind Of property in mere caprice, or
for any purpose Of lucre or malice, without
process OF law. and without providing for COM
pcnsation. The legislature of Kansas, sitting
at Lccompton or Lawrence, may order the mi
ncrs to give up every ounce Of gold that has
been dug up at Pixies Peak. II the authori-
ties of Utah should license band Of marau-
dcrs 10 dcspoi the c,nigrantS crossing the Ter.
ritory. their sovereign right TO do so cannot be
questioned. \ new Territory may be orga-
nizcd, which Southern men thlnkshould be de-
voted to the culture Of cotton, while the people
of the North are equally certain that grazing
there. II one party, by accident, by force or
BY fraud has 4 majority in the legislature, the
negroes are taken from the planters; and if the
other set gains political victory, il is followed
bv a statute to piunder the srazicrS Of their cat
tie. Sucn tnlt>SS cannot DC dOne by the fcdc-
raj Government, nor by the governments Of the
States: but, if Mr.. Douglas is not mistaken,
they can be done by territorial governments.
Is it not every way better to wait unA the new
inhabitants know themselves and one another;
until the policy Of the Territory is settled by
some experience and above all, until the great
powers of sovereign State are regularly con-
ierrcd upon them and properly limited, so rs
to prevent the gross abuses which always &C.
company unrestricted power in human hands
There is another consideration which Mr..
Douglas should have been the las: man to over
look. The present Administration of the Fe-
deral Government and the whole Democratic
party throughout the country. including Mr..
Douglas thought that in the case of Kansas
the question of retaining or abolishing slavery
should not be determined by any representa-.
tive body without giving to the whole mass of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-15

For n Game-Messrs. William G. Andersen Bcte,er Bnu
hgDy, EYabson Bsxss Bysow, H. Winter Davis kherdge
J. Morrison harns baton, HILL James ~ Lesah Mallory,
Maynard, feson Otn, QuArss, William n. smith, 6sokss
Vance and Webster.
ter Horace r OarkAessrs schwarszc. Adrain and Rey
nods.
For Nr. kaclay.-Nr Bocock
For Mr.. Adratn -dYAce r. Clark
For Mr.. RsEnolds : Mr. Davis, Of Indiana.
For Mr.. Br1Q9s-Mr Gilmer.
For Mr. Boieler--Nr Hardmau
For Mr. HickmaH-Mr. Basntn.
For Mr.. Bakia-Mr Hickmnn.
For Mr.. McQMcs-Mr Pugh.
fsr Mr. Darts (o( iadtdnat t-Mr. Riggs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-15


70, Y, Shnmen-Messr, Charles adams Aidsich. A.
Huntington, BprlirRane Hurnhsm Burroushs 8utse,heId
swss nsisno u:r nnr Rseton Eo EIv
Fps~o III Fenton, Ferry, Foster, Frank 0ooch araha
Grow, Gurley. Hale, hail. Helmfck, Hoard, Humphrey
Rv,chns lryine Juniin, IraDciI kellogg William Eel
n:cler looms inysloy; ns:son. Mexican McKnsh. No
Morse Nnon oln Palmer Pennington. Perry Petit Porter,
fouer Peue Pratt Rice Christopher RoD'nson Royce,
vsns William Stewart Tsppen, Thsyer Thesksr Tompkrs
dron Walton, Cadwaader G. Washburn, Ehu b. Washburne,
Israel waahburn, Wells, Wilson, WINDOW, Wood and Wood
ruff
For Mr. Bocock-Messrs Aen Thomas L. Andersop Ash.
more, avery Barhsdae, Barr, Barrett, Bonham, Royce,
Branch. Bureh, Burnett John B. Clark Clemens Clopton,
ohh John Cochrane, Cooper Cox, James Craig Burton
Cra,ee, Crawford Curry, davidson. Reuben Davis Der
nett Gsrusil, Hsnicn. John Hsrris Hswkns nndmsu,
Isrrabes lsake, Logan, !nye Maclay, Charles d.
Martin, khertS Martin, McClernand, sQueen, McRae Miles
Miscp rtRcmere Sydenham More N Norris Mo.
ach Noe Perdleton feyon Phelps Pryor. ReAgap James
hobn,on. Rufln, Rus,, Scott Sickles Smms Singleton
William smith stevenson, James A. stewart Stout, Taylor
7hcnas Underwood Valhnoehan, Whitley Winslow Wood
son and Wright
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-11-02
TIE Lacy OF THE KITCHEE.

The papers are making light of the de-
mands made by female servant girls upon
the mistresses Of the house. 1t is, howev-
er, serious subject. The New Haven Pal
La,iiaml publishes the following advertise
ment:
"WANTED TO HIRE-A lady. having q
pleasant home no membranes but hus-
band and q child. wishes to place herself
at the disposal Of some servant who can
come we'll recommended from her last place.
She would prefer one who would be willing
to remain within doors at least FIVE min
utes after the wo. is finished. She would
also stipulate for the privilege Of going to
church herself once each Sunday. having
been conn elled to refuse the last applicant
who was not willing to allow her but halT
a day once a fortnight. Wages satisfaetO-
ry-if W 'er $40 week.
She Is deeply conscious Of the utter in
ability Of ladies in general to comply with
the demands Of servants. but she hopes BY
stri;t attention, to please in all respects
The best of references can be given; also,
! good yecommend from one who has now
.fft her to the fate Of many housekeepera
Ple,se apply before six A. u.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-11-02
OarilrtD.
'HAVN'T GOT ANY OF YOUR SIZE

Any one who has lived in Cincinnati.
(writes Brads) for ten or fifteen years. viii
remember E.. the tailor, one Of the Oldest
and best Of his craft, as well as one of the
joliies.. always as ready to IA c a joke "a
to give one. 1t used 10 be considered the
fair thing amonga select party to send
persons to his store for articles at variancs
with what usually constitutes the stock in
trade of members of his profession. 1t 80
happened one day. as one of the party
above mentioned was descending the steps
of the Burnett House. he encountered spe-
cinen of Kentu>ky. who inquired of him
where he could purchase a jews harp. OF
course he was directed to E.'s store as the
establishment where they kept the largest
assortment at the most reasonable prices.
Our friend proceeded at once to the place
indicated. and found E. (who, by the way.
was troubled by an impediment of speech.)
waiting on customer, and after stating
his wants, was politely requested to "w-
welt few mo-mo- moments. After dis
patching his business with the aforesaid
customers. he gravely approached Kentucls
with pair of glore-stretchers, and observed
in very mild tone We've shall h-haye
to t-take your m-m-mum-measure," where
upon BE- inserted the stretcher into his
mouth, spreading open his cOuntenance to
the full extent of the ''stretch." and with
a face indicating the utmost seriousness,
remarked to the astoni5hcd Keutu-kian,
"Y-young nan. uo-gs harn't g-g-gct any
Of y-y0ur S-S-Si=s."
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-11-02

A LETTER from the Rev. Mr. Spurgeon
dated last month, and addressed to his rea-
ders in America, states that he has not
yet been called to visit these shores; de-
clares that he docs not write for the New
York UaverLy; and answers queries con-
cernips his views on tn. communion. On
the latter point Mr.. SpurgeOn says: AS
for communion, it seems to us that this is
no mere at our disposal, than the blood of
the Redeemcr, which lie has shed for all
his people, whether immersed or no. We
believe restricted fellowship to be irnpossi-
bic among the saints of God With all
tie Church we do and must commune The
spirit Of the living God has established an
irresistible communion among al the re-
generated. and no Church act can restrain
or limit the divine impulse Respecting
the conscience of those who hold limited
fellowship, We do most solemly protest
against their error
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-11-02
5listrllanrous.
From Chambers' Journal.
HOP VILLA,

| had not seen Luke Swinton for thirty
years; and so long ago we were classmates
and sworn chums In the interim. | had
been knox about. the very shuttlecock
offortune, until at last the capricious dame
gave me the means of coming home-that
is. to England-with the prospect of en-
ding my days there. l said had not seen
Luke SwintOn for thirty years. and yet
when he and l accidently jOstled each 9TH
er on Change. soon after my arrival, there
was enough of the old face left for me to
recognize him.
You are Luke Swinton,' said, and held
out my hand.
And you are'-he looked inquiringly,
and his palm, slowly extended, touched
mine with doubtful clasp. till l filled up
the sentence
James Ashburton.'
No want of cordiality when those words
fell upon his cars TO think that | did
not know you! said he. But thirty years
make many changes and yours has been a
rowing life. by all accounts. You shall
tell me everything, by-and-by.'
shook my head Mine would be too
long story in detail; but you may fill it
up from the outline. went away poor; l
have not returned rich. thoug Ii with enough
to supply a bachelors wants
Il am sorry you are a bachelor, my dear
fellow said my old mate, cycling me COM
passionately. But there is bright side
to everything. and you can go home with
NE to dinner without asking permission;
moreover. you can give orders to have your
baggage forwarded to Hop Villa-my little
place out of town--without fear your other
half will lodge detainer. Depend upon
it, shall not soon part with you
And can you really give such an invi-
tation without the cognizance of the lady
that owns you? o, happy Bancdict.' con-
:inaed 1. laughing; tell me where may
ind such partner, and will forthwith
Join your fraternity
Don't tax rashly. James; but rather
make all the preparations you need for a
long visit and join me two hours hence
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to speak to you about the partnership you
were good enough to propose, said 1.
so you think of trusting your fortune
in the concern?'
4 took no notice of the implied taunt.
but merely answered: Not exactly the
amount at first proposed
'Iquite enjoyed this misunderstanding.
for SAW he thought | only wished to VEN
ture part of my cash, since he told me
very coldly had better retain the whole;
as he should object to having anything to
do with such very trifing matter.
You are under mist ke. Mr. Stanley
l answered. i wish to add a larger. not
smaller amount to tie capital of the firm.
l have nine thousand pounds, the result of
my first mercantile adventure, to add to
three possessed short time ba-k' and
then told him all. l wish you could have
seen the old fellows face. 1t was not the
money he cared for, after all; it was the
fact of my having proved myself wide
aw; ke. He said-and he could not imag-
inc greater compliment-.SwintOn, you
deserve to be my son-in-law.' | went home
with him that day, and after dinner. when
Nelly-she had no mother-was going to
withdraw, he said: Take Swinton with you,
and fix the wedding day And so she did.
like dear. dutiful daughter, as she always
was. Old Stanley behaved very handsome
ly. This pretty home of ours was his we'd
ding present, and cost more than all my
fortune. | need not say now why it is called
Hop Villa; and when | tell you that the
old vine We lamentcd the death of to-day.
is a verita5le scion of the one which laid
the foundation of my happiness, you will
not wonder at our regret at losing it.
just one question more before We join
the ladies, Swinton. Was this your only
gambling transaction
Really and truly, yes. Remember. 1
ran the risk of losing money to win home
and a bride; and having gained these,
would l endanScr them for money only,
think you:'
True, you need not enlarge upon it,
Now let Us go to the mistress of Hop Vii
Ia