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Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07

The MASONIC FRATERNITY past few
years have been marked with the rapid growth
of Masonry in the United States. The number
of members within the jurisdiction Of the Grand
Lodges Of the several States are not reported,
but wc learn from the statistics Of the Grand
Lodge of the United States, that there were in
1859 upwards Of 1900 Lodges and counting
the number of members for each lodge at forty.
five, which is twenty-five less than the general
average for the State Of New York, and thirty
five less than that Of Pennsylvania, we have the
number OF Masons connected with the Lodges in
the Union as nearly two hundred and seven
thousand, while there arc largo number of
Masons in cvcry State not connected with aay
Lodge II is safe, therefore, to put down the
number Of MaSons at the present time within
the United States at a quarter Of a million.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07

Artemus Ward says the first great prizc-nght
was the contest between David and Goliah.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07

TIE HATS WE WrAR.-lt is interesting to
note the changes that have taken place within
the last thirty years in the materials, the STYLE
and ithc mode of manufacture and sale Of the
clothing worn by American men. Beginning
with the head, tho dress hat thirty years ago
was always fur hat A "felt hat" then was
hat for boys, and for the commoncst uses Of
men. The silk hat Of the present day was un-
known. There was comparatively little trade
in hats between city and country. There was
halter in nearly every town and man who
wanted a new tile went to him and had bis head
measured. Now we do not know Of small
town that has genuine old-fashioned halter in
it. Fur hats are mostly gone out OF use, and a
country dealer can buy hat of the manufac-
turer and jobbcr cheaper than he can make one.
A few years ago Kossuth came to this country,
and his hat was copied. 1t was what is now
called soft hat "-or the old-fashioncd felt
hat. The Kossuth firor revoluionizcd the hat
trade, and introduced most desirable reform.
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07

The BEGINNING OF CoSsUMPTIoN.-We find
the following views on tho manner In which
consumption begins, in the Specialist" 1t
will be seen that Dr. Hunter regards .consump-
ton as the consequence Of negloctng certain
affections Of the throat and bronchial tubsS,
and places more reliance on tho removal of these
than on the cure Of deeper-scated disease
"There is ono more point to which ] shall
refer before close, and that is tho unwilling.
ness Of those suffering to acknowledge them.
selves in any danger until their disease has
reached an advanced stage. This has no doubt
arisen, in great degree, from tho presumed
hopelessness of such cases Still it is suicidal
for all who have frequent desire to clear
the throat and who become fatigucd and out
Of breath on every slight occasion, are on tho
high road TO pulmonary consumption. This
disease begins, in majority of cases, as cold
ending in sore throat ! gradually 1t extends
down the windpipc, rendering the voice slightly
.noarsc and indistinct, first observed on reading
aloud; and, fnaly it involves tho bronchial
tubes and air cells The seat Of the primary
disease is the mucus membrane of the throat,
windpipe, and bronchial tubes. The cxpecto-
ration comes from this membrane, and the tu.
bercuar matter is deposited on its surface. IL
there you would avoid the dangers which attend
consumption in an advanced stage, you will not
disregard these signs of impending evil but by
prompt and judicious measures seek to restore
the offending member TO its former tone and
health You may think give undue impor.
tance to these affections, from which most per-
sons suffer in some degree; but 60 to those
among your own relatives and friends, who
arc now in the last stages Of consumption, and
ask them how their disease began. They will,
in almost every instance, tell you of slight
cold, hacking cough, or a little soreness in
the throat, which were treated al scarcely
worthy Of notice few months ago, and will
add that their cough grew worse, their expecto-
ration increased, that hectic fever set in, and
they began to lose flesh. Still they regarded
it as only a slight bronchial affection and ut
torly unconscious of their true state, have jour-
neycd onward to the grave. Icannot too strong
ly impress upon the minds Of those suffering
from catarrh, or bronchial affection, the impor-
tance of this connection. If cntarrh and sore
throat weresuccessfully treated we should have
few cases of bronchitis. Ifbronchitis was gen.
orally cured, we should havevfew cases Of con-
sumption. All are but links in the same chain.
and hang upon each other as cause and effect"
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07

A LEGAL APOLOGY When Lord Eldon--then
pain John Clcrk--was at the bar, he was rc-
markabe for the sang .Jroid with which he treat
cd tho Judge o., one occasion junior coun-
fel on hearing their lordships give judgement
atanst is client, cx laimed that she was su:.
pris d at such lecision!" This was constru-
od into contempt of court, and he was ordered
to attend court the next morning. Fearful Of
the Consequences, he consulted bis friend John
Clerk, who told him to be perfectly at case, for
he would avert any unpleasant result. Accord
ingy, when tho name Of the delinquent was
called, Clerk rose, and coolly addressed the as
sembled tribunal: !" am very sorry, my lords,
that my young friend has so far forgot himself
rs TO treat your bench with dsrcspcct He is
extremely pcnitcnt, and you will kindly attrib-
ute his unintentional insult to his ignorance.
You must sec at once that it did originate In
that Ec said he was surprised at the decision
Of your lordships Now, IL he had no been
very ignorant Of what takes place in tais court
every day had h known you but half as long
rs have-I doubt whether no would be sur.
priscd at anything you did"
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07

/ The NEWSPAPER ExpREss.-The enterprise OF
Mr.. L. N. Shear, in running an express train
from this city to Troy. for the solo purpose Of
delivering and circulating the New York morn-.
ing papers at the various intermediate places,
is ono which is prc-cminontly In accordanoe
with the spirit of the age. The train, which
consists of a locomotive, tender, baggage-cars
anil a passenger leaves Thirty yssecond street
.at 8 1-2 A. NJ, and reaches Troy about IL,
making the run, including stoppages, IN four
hours. The papers are taken from tho various
newspaper prcss-rooms as fast as they are de-
livered from the presses, in three express wag-
ons, and hurried with all the speed of fast hors-
es up to the train, about three miles Distant
Here the papers arc thrown in heaps into tho
baggagc-car steam is turned on the locomotive,
apd off it starts. Then commences the work of
putting the papers into packages containing tho
numbers to be delivered at the places along the
road This requires the energetic industry Of
sc yeral men and boys, who count off the papers
and put them up in strong wrapping paper,
binding them firmly with cord. While this
work is going forward, on speeds the train, maxi
ing 40, 80, and GO miles an hour. AS place
which is to receive package is approached,
the bundle is carried through the rear car to
the platform and thrown off In an instant the
package is seen lying behind the train quarter
of mile off resembling the wadding Of q
cartridge shot from gun, the wrapper burst
open, and ragged by the force Of the fall upon
the ground Before sunrise no one is seen to
receive these packages, but Of course they do
not lie long on the road. After sunrise num-
bars of people are seen at the stations awaiting
the arrival of the train, who eagerly catch up
the papers as fast as they can be delivered. Not
a few passengers avail themselves Of this train
rs it takes them to Albany and Troy some five
hours, or half day in advance Of the earliest
express on tho road. The people Of the interior
are, as they should be, decidedly friendly to
this entornrisc-N Y TIibnne
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07

are the object ofdivine protection. At the same
time the treason is so regretted, the General can
not hep congratulating the army on the happy
discovery.
Our enomies despairing of carrying their
point by force, are practising every base art to
effect, by bribery and corruption, what they
cannot accomplish in manly way. Great hon
or is due to the American army, that this is the
first instance of treason of this kind where
many were to be expected from the nature of
the dispute and nothing is so high an ornament
to tho characters of the American soldiers as
their wthstanding all the arts and sedactions
of an insidious enemy.
Arnold the traitor has made his escape to the
enemy, but Mr. Andre, Adjutant General to the
British army, who came out as soy to nego
tiate the business, is our prisoner.
His Excellency the Commander-in-chief has
arrived at West Point, from Hartford, and is
now dcFbtless taking proper steps to unravel
so hel,aA plot sef.tt
Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07

THE Book OF TnANKs- l feel SO vcxed and
out of temper with Ben !" cried Mark, " that
really must"
"Do something in revengc?" inquired his
cousin Cecilia
"No, look over my Book of Thanks"
"W hats thatW said G ella, as she saw him
turning over the leaves of copy book nearly
full of writings, in a round text hand.
:" Here it il" said Mark, then read aloud =
"March S--Ben lent me his new hat. Here
again, juno 4-Whcn l lost my shilling, Ben
made il up to me kindly. WELL" observed the
boy, looking down the leaf 1" Ben is good fel-
low, after ALL"
"What do you note down in that book p
said Cecilia, looking over his shoulder with some
curiosity.
Gall the kindne sscs that ever are shown me
you would wonder how many there arc find
great deal Of good from marking them down.
do nes forget them, as | might do if only
trusted to my memory, SO hope am not Of
ungratcul and when l am cross or out of tenn
per, most always feel good humored again if l
only look over my book"
81 wonder what sort of things you put
down" said Cecilia "Let me glance ever
page"
Mrs. Wade asked me to spend the whole
day at her house, and made me very happy in
deed"
Mrs. Phillips gave me fvo shillings"
"Oll Martha Page asked after me every day
when ,-was ill.,"
"Why do you put father and mother at the
top offvery pagcs" asked Cecilia.
"OSthcy show me so much kindness that /
cannot put it all down, SO / just write their
names, to remind myself Of my great debt Of
1ovo tpo,v that co,, poyor vav AID
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

IHE JAPANESE EMBAssY.-The Washington
Star says contracts have been executed with
the Messrs. Willard for the accommodation OF
the japanese Embassy during their stay in
that city.
The MAGNIFICENT iron steamer Philadelphia
Captaih William Smith, belonging to the Nor
iolk ana Seaford Company, but at present
under the control of Com Mattingly. of the
washington and Richmond route, has been
chartered TO convey the Embassy from Nor
iolk 10 washington. 1t is stated that they will
iahd with military honors at the Washington
Arsenal, where preparations are now pro-
crossing to give them proper reception on
their landing. All the Government troops
now here, Including battalion of marines
ana the ordnance men at the Arsenal, as we'll
as the Washington Light Infantry, and prob;.
biy several other district volunteer corps. will
form portion of the escort 1t is unders TODD
That unless the Roanoke should be intercepted
by some Government vessel, bearing contrary
orders, she will proceed to New York, as here
to1ore Indicated, but where orders await her
TO proceed immediately to Norfolk. The Phil.
adelphia will be there in readiness to receive
the Embassy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

During the three years of MIR. Buchanan,s
admins tration, the Department of STATE hns
issued abOu. Ii, 900 passports to citizens desir
ing to travel in foreign parts.
Hon. John S. Phelps, member of Convrsss
from Missouri, has been nominat by the Dis
trict Convention held at Springfield. in thai
State, for reelection.
Hon. Mr.. Morris, of Ill, and Mr.. Schuah,e
of Pa, returning delegates from Charleston
addressed a political meeting in Petershury
Va, Friday night.
Que hundred and thirty cases boots and
shoes were shipped from Boston to Charles ton
during the week ending April 20.
The brig Storm King has been seized ut Nsw
York, on suspicion OF fitting out for the slave
trade.
Chicago does not mean to be behind Charlas-
ton. They have Strawberries aud greer, ,,.n 9
there this week.
The sum Of 1921 ,les was coined at the Phil.
adelphia mint last month, including $3O,UOO in
cents, and So, i3l in silver.
Daniel Cunningham was shot and kil,e, in
New Orleans, Monday, by John Weyman. in
quarrel about Heenan and Sayers.
A servant of Mr.. Seth Halsey, Of LYNCH
burg, Va, was found shot aud killed nea r
Liberty, Bedford CO.. last week.
Judge Thomas Sergeant, Of the Suprema
Court Of Pennsylvania, died on Saturday
last.
saml W. Caraahan has been elected Mayor
OF Abingdon, Va.
David Mcknight Of Wheeling. Va. was
drowned In the Ohio, near there. last week.
Joseph e. Elder r Co, heavy commfssiou
house In 81. Louis, have failed.
r. T. Barnum h building another handsome
hoaas. not 1ar from his old JFanistan.
The Countess d. CAatot widow Of TIA srsat
Motor, Talma, has tpst died ia Paris. ). !" .
0ss. WM. Waahes y now IN Mobile,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

A BoGUs MONEY E-Iussnious Dodoe.
On the 25lh OF April, Il person calling himself
W.: H. k.----, called at the Adams Express
Office, and presented sealed parcel, pnrrort-
ing TO contain Sc,lOO, addressed to himself at
obtained the Express Company's receipt, and
IL appears took 1t to one Of our city BANKS, re-
guessing the Cashier to forward it to their
correspondentatN New Orleans, have the South
ern money In the package exchanged and re.
init the proceeds in II draft on the North. He
obia,ned the Cashiers receipt for Express re-
celpf, and left town. On handing over the
package IN good order, seals unimparea, &C.
at New Orleans, it was found to contain onIT
olank paper. cut to the size OF bank notes. 1t
rs presumed an attempt Will be made at some
distant point to raise money on the Banks re-
cept ior the express receipt of IS, lOO but il is
to be hoped the dodge will faiI-Phii. Pennsyi-
rauiaH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

BALLOON AsCENsION-Perilons Position OF
| the -Eronans.-Mons. Wells, who has been
making balloon asccnsions on a small scale.
ia different portions Of the country, for several
months past, recently made one-at Jackson
vile, Alabama, which came near proving his
last. The Republican says:
The temporary furnace for initiating his bal
loon WAS erec ted on the public square, north
of the Courthouse. A large number of per-
sons OF the town and vicinity collected at
various places around the square to witness
the feat. The Imitation commenced about two
O'Clock and was continued about two hours
the furnace being supplied during the time
with wood and pine, and alcohol burned sew
eral times to hasten the process When fully
inflated, M. Wells got INTO his hoop and bas-
ket, which was suspended by small cords
some or 10 feet below the balloon, and gave
orders to those holding it down 10 siet go" In
lifting the bottom over the chimney OF the fur
mace, however, the lower edge OF the cloth OF
which it was made took fire. Some OF those
holding IL told the :rronaut, and tried to put
IL out bnt he not understanding them again
gave orders to set CO." which they did. lie
arose rapidly and majesticaily, waving his cap
over his head, while the numerous spec tators
below rent the air with their loud and repeat-
ed huzzas. 1t reached an altitude where NJ.
Wells did not look much larger than mans
hand, and was waited by gentle breeze in a
northeast direction, and landed in large oak
tree about u mile from the courthouse. Mons
w. discovered the fire when the balloon had
got several hundred feet high, and used all the
means in his power to effect a speedy landing,
fearing the ftre might burn the cords and let
him fail. Soon after landing the fire which
perhaps had been kept from running up The
balloon by its rapid motion, blazed up and
soon burnt most Of 1t 70 ashes. When he struck
the tree he caught some limbs, while his bal.
loon leiloyer on the other side aud below. out
of hiS reach, and also 0at Of the rsaci, Of those
who were soon on the ground aud ass ted him
not without considerable difficulty, " gst down
out OF the tree. The bIAxing balloon was dis.
tinctly seen from town, aud caused some pain.
ful apprehension for his safety, which, how
ever, was soon relieved by his safe return.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

The CONSTITUTIONAL UNION CONVENTION
AT BALTlMoRE-The committee OF arrange
ments for TINS Convention, which assemblies
next Wednesday, the 9th instant. have selec ted
the old First Pres by terian Church, corner of
North and Fayette streets, for the sitting of
the body, ins teAd of the Front Street Theatre.
which was first fixed upon. The application
for the use of the church edifice purchased
about year ago by Government as 4 site for
the new United States Court-house, was made
to Secretary Thompson, of the Interior De-
partment, by Hon. Anthony kennedy, one of
the committee, through Gen. J. w. Watkins.
U. S. Marshal. who was instructed to accedt.
TO the request, and yes terday morning that Of
fetal gave the keys in to the hands Of the COM
mIttee, who will ut once proceed to prepare
'he edi1ice for the deliberations of the COnyen-
ton.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

SUiCIDE-Wm. Payne died al Frankfort, KY,
on Sunday evening, Of congestiye fever. His
faiher-in-law, Mr.. James Dryden, was left TO
watch the corpse during the night, but on Nj on
day morning was found with his throat cut
having committed suicide under the influence
or the depression of spirits which the dea IN Of
his relative had occasioned. Both gentlemen
were old and much esteemed residents of
Frankfort, and the sad tragedy occasioned
great excitement among the citizens
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

CIGARs.-It is estimated that there are at
least 900 cigar manufacturers in Philadel-
phia, 10 of whom give era mployment to from 10
70 60 hands the others ranging from to ) and
:. The whole number of employees, Journey
men and girls engaged in making cigars, is es-
timated at fully 1.UuU-ayeraging To each hand
Is 600 cigars at q minimum amount per week
the product would be 6,000OUO or 3l2.OUU,uO0
cigars per year. A fast hand can make 500
per day, the average labor expended per 1000
being about $3.50-making the weekly produc-
tion amount to $2l ,OG0, and the yearly cost of
labor Si,Og2,00O The average cost of 1000
cigars is $S; that of 3l2 O0O, 900 is 81 496, 600
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

boa h"n;-Iom, slave to X. q. Hobson, was
found strolling about the streets last Satin rda y
night, and when hailed by watchman Can
thorn, knowing he had no pass, dashed off AZ
full speed and attempted to escape. A spin of
lew hundred yards, however, took the wind
out OF Toms sails, and before he could ,acS
ship or catch another breeze, he was boarded.
and made prisoner Of war. Yesterday h..
was examined before Justice Sadler. and sen
fenced to the LASH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

AN INCoRRUPTIBLEE EDIToR.-Mr Bean, ed.
2orlal proprietor of the Messenger, at Fre-
mont, Ohio, is model of incorruptibility.-
IN 1855 ne was Clerk of the House under IT,
Allen, and he testifies before the Covode Com.
mittee that he received 5000 from Mr. Wen.
cell Just before the passage of the English Bill
He further testilles that he tried to influence
no votes with 1t, bnt simply put the money in
ms pocket, and declares that it did not even
influence ms o,rn opinion That man "kneW
Beans" but Wendell didn't
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

VIRGINIA OST-OrYioEs.- -EstablisAmsxts-
Little Otter, Braxton county, Abel M. Loughs
postmaster. near route from Braxton Court.
House to Ciendennin; Rockiish Depot, Nelson
county, Elisha q. Thurmond postmaster
Appoisiaasxts-Mr. Pnryear postmaster At
RoydtOn, Mecklenburg county, vice John j.
Rolfe, declined; James A. Vaughn postmaster
at III Dorado, Culpeper county, vice Lewis
BoIen, resigned VIM. Jackson postmaster ut
Thorney Greek, Pocahontas county, Va, vice
Reuben Brtxzard, resignsd; Simon Wallerstein
posinsster et Bsfkssvtils, Nottowsy county,
vice ". Wallerstatn, tsa ssle
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07
DEFAuLrIEG CASHIER SENrRNcRn- 8.

DEFAULTIEG CASHIER SENTENCED On Sat.
urday last Daniel G. Kenyon, the defanlting
Cashier Of the Rhode Island Exchange Bank
was sentenced TO eight years Imprisonment in
the State Prison by the Court of Common
Pleas. e. Judge sherman He has not yet been
but remains in the custody of ,he
Sheriff of Kent county, in Greenwich jail.
where his confinement has been shared by his
wife ever since his Incarceration in February
last-Proridence Post.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

a, Notice. ITO the slck. s9Aicted aa4 auner-
Gus iaMilies who have heretofore used Dr. ]. b.
ROSES MEDICINES. always With tho uost n :
persons have circulated an Imitation. The Doctor
has heen compelled g change TIE Wrao0ev, WNich
ture 10 over the cork q every bottle Of the genSpe
Medicines. 20 that the public oAn agaaa obtain
those remedles which have suited theii wants saA
Dk. J. 8. ROSES c0UGH SYRUP, for ee.sAs
and d.seASes of the lnnss u the STANDARD remedy.
eprgns OF bruises, and the DYEPEFTiC COX.
POUND Tor dysPsps,a and hvef complaints,
WARNER L. WANING. II Broad q,
jA0-ly esok0onh. Va.
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x~ THE "EISPATCH" STEAM

X~ The "EISPATCh" STEAM
+ r N TT N q Q FFICE.
Corner Of Main and Thirteenth Streets, ,Riehnao osd.
- Virginia.
Ih,s Esta,bshment, st , tbsng the most complete
nnaarlents, &C., and the latest and most approved
Macnlns fresses) Is daily turning out the finest
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,
PAMPHLETS, CIRCULARS. BILLS OF La
DING, CHECKS. &C.,
r1z-.u. AS WELL AS
POSTERS, PROGRAMMES 4 HANDBTLLS
PARTICULAR attention gwen to fine work for Banks.
Public Ofhces. Insurance, Railroad, and TranspOr
taton Companies. Tobacco Factors, &c.
THE DISPATCH CARD PRESSES,
These new Machines, for Cards, Bill Heads,
small Circulars, Labels, &c., are capable of turn
ing OH 1900 Impressions per hour there by enabling
the patrons Of this establishment to obtain this
description of work at the possible notice
Of speed ~ '''
,,M. Printing, in various colored BRONZES and
INKS, executed in the highest style of the art
afely challenge competition.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

Bad Poliey-It has been suggested in this
city that the members of the night police in.
stead of going III couples, would be far more
efficient II they patroiied singly. If there was
Il policeman on every square, the plan might
work well but to divide them now, ana SO
locate them that they could nc. get speedy
aid when necessary, would be 10 render Them
helpless and Inefficient unless they were well
armed and authorized To shoot when neces.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-07

Ch.Ha and her FtntatsS.--FEom an ADVERTISE
ment III another column, it will be seen 1hat
the Rev. A. b. Cabanss is to give another of
MS Interesting lectures on China, ON Tuesday
evening. Inc SUBJECT is Interesting, and will
no doubt prove highly entertaining. as IN.
long residenceo Of Mr. Cabaniss among the "Ce-
iestiais' enables him TO speak from personal
knowledge. AS We wish to know what John
Chlhaman thinks OF the ''ourside bar rbarlans. %
we must go and hear that letter read by all