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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

A MAIL CARRIER ATTACKED BY Wolves
Narro1o Escape.--We gam the following In
formation from q gentleman who passed
through here about 10 O'Clock Yesterday even
ing from Decatur
The mail carrier between this place and De-
catur when about forty five miles from here,
on his return trip, was startled at hearing the
bowling of wolves, and, turning TO ascertain
the proximity of his danger discovered, al no
great distance, pack of a hundred or more
wolves, apparently frenzied with hunger, ana
with lolling tongues, rapidly lessening the
dis stance between them and the horror-stricken
mail carrier. Viewing thus his danger, with
desperation lent by despair, the mail-earrier
Immediately put whip to his horse, hoping to
gain a place of refuge ere the hungerlng
wolves could overtake him but the wolves
gradually gained upon him, he beginning 10
think that his sands of life had nearly run
out, when suddenly 4 tree presented Itself 10
his gladdened vision for which he rode Tor
dear life, and finally gained the asylum OF his
homes with the savage beas is close upon him.
and Jumped from his horse on to the limb OF
the tree. The wolves came up in q moment,
and after bowling with disappointment for a
short time, the loss of a warm supper, grad
uaily settled down in quietude TO watch their
prey. The carrier remained III this awful
condition until nearly morning, with scarcely
any clothes on, having thrown on nearly ali
his wearing apparel, hoping to increase the
speed of his poor animal. AT about the dawn
of day the wolves disappeared, when the
mail carrier, nearly frozen to death, fell from
the tree TO the ground insensible. In that con-
dition our informant, who came along short
| time afterward, found him, and carried him
to a house five miles distant, where he reeov-
| cred sufficiently, previous to our informant S
| departure, TO relate the story.
The horse was chased by portion OF the
| wolves, and is supposed TO be lost, together
with the mail Boyer Halley (Io,ea) Record.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

An HEROIC MoTHgR.-A little two-and a =
half year old daughter of Mrs. Metcalf, of
st. Louis, lately fell through "a loose plank
into II deep we'll, when the mother instantly
jumped in and held the child at arms length
above the water for nearly an hour, calling
yainly for help. At last, taking off her shoes
with the assistance of a loose board the heroic
mother managed TO crawl near enough to the
top to throw her child beyond the edge of the
we'll, and then extricated herself. The first
words the child spoke after the mother had
caught it in the well were ''mother, don't cry F.;
we will get ont yet"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

SCIcIDEs.---Mr George Gore, an old and
much respec ted resident of Reisterstown Bal
tilnore county, Md. committed suicide a few
days ago, by shooting himself in the presence
of his family. The act was superinduced, il
is thought, by grief at the recent loss Of his
wife, who died from injuries received by fall
ing over chair Capt. Joseph David, of
Factory District, ST. Mary's county, Md,
committed suicide on Monday last, by drown
ing himself in a creek near his residence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

lNea0 Fire Arnt.-There can now be seen at
the foundry of A. Hubbard, on the Grove road,
in Sidney, q new and novel breech loading
rifle, which combines in II rare degree sim
plicity with effectiveness of range--the inven-
ton OF MI >. IL DeBoW. 1t COS Is no more to
construct it than does the common rifle or
musket, while it possesses all the des tructiye
qualities of the :. Minnie" or "Volcanic'' rifle
No doubt this Virginia invention will be ex-
munition is very simple and easily put up for
use. Speaking of the latter, reminds us that
our townsman, Mr.. q. A. McEvoy, has ately
invented cartridge combining some impor-
tant advantages over those heretofore in use
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Portrait Of Judge MarshGtt.-The portrait
of Chief Justice Marshall, which has been
suspended for several years from the walls of
the State Library, is TO be boxed up and sent
away, the executors of Rembrandt Peale hav-
ing requ ted IL TO be sent to Philadelphia. L.
The best likeness extant of that eminent iu-
rist and pure .hearted patriot, John Marshall
can now be seen at the studio of John w
Davies, Mechanics Institute Building 9th ST
We believe the same gentleman has In his
possession 4 portrait of Mr.. Randolph, which
is regarded as most accurate representation
of the features of the eccentric author of
Roanoke Peale asked $500 for his picture of
Judge Marshall.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

FATAL AcCrDBST.-A shocking accident oc-
Cured i'll Carroll county, Va, on the 9th inst. .
which resulted in the death of Chas. Potter,
of Mr.. VIM. q. Potter of that county
Mr.. Potter was engaged i'm drying plank
when he was called from home, and left his
son in charge of the kiln The little fellow
had gone inside for tire purpose of kindling
the fire, when the scaffold overhead fell, COM
pletely crushing and killing him before assist
onee could avail
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

The WORTHY DAUGHTER OF A HERo.-All
who are familiar with our revolutionary his
tory, mus bear in greatful and enthusiast tic
memory the great services, the heroic courage,
and splendid achievements of Gen. Nathaniel
Greene, who led the chivalry Of the South in
so many terrible conflicts and glorious yicto-
ries over the British. A Rhode Islander by
birth, General Greene was sent southwark by
General Washington as his most reliable
chief, and by his brilliant generalship and
virtues 80 endeared himself 10 the people OF
this section that he ever afterwards resided
in the South, and his descendants have ever
been distinguished for their devotion TO the
honor and rights of the South.
We have now before us a letter from ven
erable lady, says the New Orleans Delta the
last surviving child of Gen. Nat Greene, VINO
has reached the advanced age Of eighty, IN
which, addressing one of her descendants, she
uses the following noble language:
Rather than hear that Fort Moaiir.e was
taken from South Carolina, l would nave
myself dragged there and sit ON the parapet
until the last gun was fired.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

FREE NEGROES LEAVING CHARLEsroN.-The
New York Express, noticing the arrival Of
the steamship Marion, from Ch arleston, saysj:
..There were twenty three free negroes on
board, whose comfortable Giro ums tances may
cabin passage for the trip. They comprised
some Ave families, and their intended destina-
ton i, said to be Hayti-they not having much
NTH in the professions OF Northern Aboh-
iionists In their behalt.a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Hustiags Court.-Harvey Wash, charged
with passing counterfeit money was arraigned
before this Court on Saturday; but in conse-
duence of the absence of one of his counsel,
Judge Crump, twho was detained ut home by
the sickness of u member OF his family} the
examination was postponed until the next
term of the Court. i.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Fulliag.-The waters of james river which
SO lately gave premonitory symptoms of a ris-
ing tendency, continued TO swell gradually
through Friday night, and seemed to have
reached their eliminating point a, an early
hour Saturday morning, from which time a
continuous diminution in the volume has
been observable Yesterday the mobile
James " was complacent in muddy grandeur,
and coursed along quietly--no signs of - dire
intent" being feared by those who have cause
to dread the 50 rising of the waters"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21
Congressional.
In the Senate, on Saturday, Mr.. Mason pre-
sented the following preamble and resolution ::

In the Senate, on Saturday, Mr.. Mason pre-
sented the following preamble and resolution ::
IF1ereos 1t appearing to Congress that South Caro-
lima has, by ordinance in Convention, declared
herself separated from the United States, and
established government under the Constitution;
declared separation, there are no officers Of the
United States acting under the authority thereof
and no laws for the collection of the revenue,
whereby the laws of the United States are in fact
suspended; therefore to avoid any hostile collision
aud between the authorities OF the United
States and the State aforesaid i'll the event of the
execution of the laws Be it
Resotued, That from and after the passage of this
joint resolution, all the laws of the United States
directing the mode in which the army and navy
and other public force of the United States, shall
be used by the President of the United States in
aid of the civil authority to execute the laws and
authorize the and all laws for the collection
of the revenue, shall be, and the same are hereby
suspended and made imperative in the State Of
South Carolina for the time being. And should it
be made to appear hereafter by the Executive au-
thorty of any other State that like ordinance
has been passed by the people of any other State
declaring such State or States separated from the
u States, then it shall be the duty of the Presi-
dent of the United States to announce such separa-
tion by proclamation, aud all the laws of the
United States SHALL in like manner, be suspended
aud be made imperative i'll such state, as afore-
said
Ordered TO be printed.
The Kansas bill was taken up, and the
amendment relating to the Judiciary was not
concurred in.
Pending the consideration of the bill, the
Senate adjourned.
In the House, various petitions were pre-
SOM I'd for the adoption of the Crittenden
Comprl Hhise.
sion of India hostilities, was considered and
passed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Not yet 0peaed.--The Seamen's Bethel has
not yet been opened for the public dispensa-
ton of Gospel truth, and viii not be unless
our citizens, or the Common Council, step for
ward with their aecustom generosity, and
put their shoulder to the wheel, by furnish
ing ma terial aid =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Ceatrot Rdilroad.--A resolution was intro
duced in the Legislature, a few days since, TO
inquire into the expediency of Withholding
the payment of any unexpended balance of an.
preparations for works of internal improve
ment made at the last session. 1t would be
dihcult ar the present time to judge what
would be the fate OF such Il proposition. We're
it introduced in the shape of a bill 1t may,
however, be noted as good sign of the times.
that sundry OF the works which would be
affected by the Withholding of funds hitherto
donated them, have determined. whatever
may happen, not 10 stop operations. The
Central Railroad, for instance has determined
not to suspend any contracts. In fact the
work on the upper sections of the road is pro
ceeding along vigorously. Only ten miles re-
main unfinished, viz: from Jackson River uhe
present terminusl TO Covington. The grading
on that section, considered among the most
heavy on any work of internal improvement
in the State, will probably he done by the lst
OF September next-part of it sooner. If the
rail can be obtained fair terms section
may be III operation at the time alluded to
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

DECEASED. Mrs Jane Dale Fauntleroy, only
sister of Hon. Robert Dale Owen, died at New
Harmony, N. Y, last week. She was the
widow of United States officer. This cele-
brated family is now reduced to two brothers,
Robert Dale and Richard.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Temperance. ce.-We are gratified to learn that
the Temperance cause is reyiving in this city
a stirring address was delivered before Hutch
eson Division, Sons of Temperance, on Satur-
day night, by j. Richard Lewellen, Esq edi-
tor of the Vfrginia Conductor. --.s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Rescued Passengers. Capt. J. III. Freeman,
of the steamer Curtis Peek, informs us that
he brought up from Norfolk ON Saturday,
three of the rescued passengers OF the ship
Globus, which was burnt at sea on the 18th
inst. The passengers of the ship lost every
thing they possessed except their lives, and
We're thankful to escape with that
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

The COURSE OF TRADE.-The Savannah Re
publican, of Saturday, reports the arrival at
that port of four ships and one bark, which
had been prevented from going into Charles
ton harbor by the sinking of three vessels in
the ship channel by the au thorities.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Thedtre.-We are gratified to announce that
Miss joey Gougenheim will remain here an
other week, during which period some of the
most attractive plays of the season will be
produced. We invite attention to the pro-
graInme for to-night
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Watch House 1asss. w illiam, a slave, the
property of Thos. Emmett, has been locked
up to await examination before the Mayor, ON
q charge of setting firp to and burning the
dwelling OF John I. West. Also, Elizabeth
Martin, a free woman of color. Tor assaulting
a white man with knife Several neOoes
Were arrested Saturday night, and duly pun
ished yesterday morning. for smaller offences
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Mayors Court David 5. Chiffon and Albert
l.. Riddell, charged with passing counterfeit
Bank notes, Were brought into Court on Sat
until to-day. VIM. III. Zeh and Lawrence
Drummer, arrested for fighting in the street,
We're discharged Tom, slave, employed by
S NJ Bailey, was ordered twenty stripes for
stealing four bags which he had in his pos
session when arrested One inebriated indi-
viduai was discharged on promise of amend
ment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

selling SAncks.--On Saturday morning last,
negro fellow, owned by James Pointex.
ter, OF Henrieo, sold a load OF shucks, which
had In them five hundred and fifteen pounds
Oh wood, MIR. James r. Tyler, Assistant
Clerk AT the Second Market, attempted 10 ar
rest him, but the negro escaped from him,
leaving behind his team and its load, which
was taken possession OF by MIR. 7.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

MrnpEa.-A few days since, some young
men were out hunting in the vicinity Of In.
dian Run, Mercer county, Pa, and two Of
them, Young and Trotter were engaged in an
anearentiy friendly banter, when Young be-
came very angry, and dwelling his gun, shot
Trotter through the heart. The unfortunate
man fell dead, aud Young was instantly ar
rested, examined and committed for trial
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Fire.--The alarm OF fire be etween IL and IL
O'Clock on Saturday night, WIS caused by q
reflection of light in the Eastern part of tho
city. We are informed that the locality of the
fire was about half mile beyond Rockets
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

dnmuniti0n for South Carolind.-We un-
derstaId that five car loads of powder and two
of cannon ball were dispatched from this city
TO Charleston, 5. O., on Saturday, over the
Petersburg Railroad. F
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Iauasioa Of u Hea-Honse.--On Friday night
last, the hen house of Capt. Martin nj Lips
comb, located on his premises, ON Franklin
street, near the western limits OF the city
was burglariously entered by some miscreant
who stole seventeen hens and rooster of that
valiant and determined breed known AS
game. Capt l.. says that the thief may
thank his stars that he did not detect linn in
making the nagrant appropriation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

abandoned the SaFpjce.-Lieut ! II. For
ney, of the 10th Infantry, T. =. A. passed
through Richmond, 4 day or two since, on the
way to his home in Alabama, having resigned
his commission when that State seeded
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

DECLINE IN MCLgs.-The Paris Flag, of the
9th, says: "a large lot Of mules sold at the
auction sales on Monday last for *l00 per head,
that cost 1892 some time since. The cost OF
feeding makes the loss per head about $50
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Horse Ihieres Abont.-A horse was stoler
from Mr. VIM. English, corner of 2d and
Leigh streets, and another from German re-
siding in Screamersville on SATURDAY night
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Reduction Of Wages.--We regret to learn
that large iron establishment in this city has
been compelled, by the press ure of the times
10 reduce the wages OF its operatives ten per
cent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

WEATHER AT THE NoRTH--Fourteen inches
of snow fell at Burlington, VT, ON Wednes-
day. At st. Johnshury, VT, on Thursday, i,
was showing, with the thermometer at 20.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

MuyIFIcEST ENDOWMENT Vassar +,
well-known resident of Poughkeepsie, n. T.,
proposes TO give si00 900 for the endowment OF
an institution which Is incorporated as the
Fassar Female College.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

Schr. Jokn J. HsigAt.--We understand that
this vessel, which sunk in the river near this
city, on Friday iast can be raised from her po-
who was accidentally wounded nj the time of
the disaster. Is still At the Medical College.
doing as well as could be expected 1850
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21
n c.a fn 1n,nn Hon. Inhn " p.a.a

N C's In To,en.---Hon. John III. Reagan. of
Texas, was at the Exchange Hotel ON Friday
night. and left on Saturday morning for home
Richmond for Washington Saturday evening.
Hon John l.. Landrum, of Louisiana. was
i'm the city on Saturday. Hon. las. A. Stall
worth, OF Alabama. was ut the Exchange Ho-
tel Yesterday, on his way home from Wash
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21
TIE ONO PERSONAL LIBERTY BILL.

vote OF 5S to 81, has in definitely postponed
bill to repeal the 'Act to- prevent Kidnapping"
Under this act, says the Cleveland Democrat,
during the Wallins;ton rescue trials in the
United States Court in this city, three per-
sons one deputy United States Marshal, and
the other two K'.ntuckians, acting for the
owner, Were arres ted and indicted for Il peni-
under the law OF Congress for the rendition of
fugitiveS from service" II was framed and
has the effect 10 nullify the fugitive slave law
of Congress-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21
TIE B,RpER STATES PROPOSITION.

New York Jan. 1S.-A meeting of promi-
nent erchants was held here this afternoon,
when 4 memorial TO Congress was adopted re-
commanding the adoption of the compromise
pla.l proposed by the Border States Represen-
I'll tives
BosroN, Jan. T.-Petitions to Congress Will
be signed tomorrow in all the wards of this
city approving of the plan of adjustment of
the Border States Committee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21
4 PATRIOTIC EDITOR

The publication of the Kingstree Is. C)
Star has been suspended. The editor, foreman
and printers have all taken up arms in the
service of the State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-21

After the passage of the resolutions teclar-
ing il the right and duty of Georgia TO secede,
and appoin ting committee TO report IN Ordi-
nance of Secession, Hon. Herschell V. John
tion and inviting q Convention of the South
ern States at Atlanta, in February. The res
olutions We're lost.
During the debate which took place Hon.
A. III. Stephens said that if Georgia determined
to secede, the sooner she did so the better.
Al night the flag of independence waved
from the Capitol, cannon We're fired, fire
works displayed, and other demonstrate of
rejoicing were made at the passage of the
cesSion resolutions.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
LlNCOLN'S GARNET.

The following are the members Of Abe La
coln's Cabinet: '''- go
Secretary Of Siate-W. n. SEWARD. 6i New
York. .iTa 80. ~ ,i1,s4
Secretary Of 7reasurx-s. P. CuAss,5 Of
Ohio.
Secretary Of War-SINoS CAMERON, Of PenR-
sylvania.
Secretary of Eany-s WELLS.
Secretary of hterfor-C. SAFru, Of Indians.
20 Post Mas.er Generai-M. .BLAR, of Mary
land.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
SALE DAY.

About the usual number were in attendance
last Sale Day. Considerable property was sx-
posed to sale. and Vas bid off ct reduced pri-
ces. The valuable house and lot Of Mr.. II. r..
TusrES. was sold for the sum Of $4,000. at 60
days ,ime-Mr. W. JAMES LoNar; the purcha,.
er. This house and lot would have brought
m"re than double that amount six: or eight
~ ye"rs with her, child four years ,of age.
was sold for $1,000, each. Other negroes were
sold about the same proportion.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
THE POSTAGE ACT.

1t will be seen by reference to the Postage
Act. which passed the Southern Congress few
days ago. that the rates Of postage has been
considerably increased. Postage OH letters will
be five cents instead of three cents. under
The old regime. Postage on papers published
weekly within the State Ct cents per quartz
in advance. Daily papers six times that
amount. See the Act in full on our first page,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
BON. J. s. PRRsTON,s sPEEcH

We have the pleasure this week Of present
ing to our rea ders the address, in part, Of Hon.
JoHs s. PRESTON, our Commissioner to the Viz
einia Convention. It. has reeeived, the highest
enconnms from all who have seen aud read
it, aud we feel satisfied tha; none Of our reatf-
ers will fail to give it perusal.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
LIEUT.. COLONEL.

We are pleased to announce to our readers
that X. A. FAIR, Esq. of our Village. has been
elected to the office Of 1t. Colonel. in the Sew
r"th Regiment Of South Carolina Volunteers.
in Ahheville anil Edge6e,i District. He IL
just the man to fill the office, and we know that
no better selection could have been made.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
MILITARY ELECTIONS.

The following is the result of the recent elec
''"n i"r,F eId Officers iu the Seventh Regimen
S"u,h Carolina, Volunteers in Abbeyille nm,
E'icefield Districts: --~
Co|o"el-TnoMAs Bacon. Of Edgefeld. .'
Ill., Cofoncl-R. a. FAIR. Of AbbeviIle.
Mai"r-EMXET SEIBLEs, of Edge6eld.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
NORTH cARoLINA FLEcr1orx

The accounts Of the recent elections in
North Carolina are 30 contradictory that we
are unable to form q correct idea Of the result.
We fear, however that "Old Rip" has not been
sufficiently aroused to sense Of her danger to
throw off the yoke of Black Republican rule.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
ARKANSAS FOR sEcEssror

We presume there is no further doubt about
the State of Arkansas seeding from the United
States. aud joining the Confederate States
This will large the scope of our Territory,
add much to our strength as q nation.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
MAJOR ANlRRsnN-

WAsHISGroN. March 8 5--Mnjor Anderson IN
to the 4th inst, has continued to epenk of his
condition as safe. lie expresses tho opinion
that reinforcement had better not be sent to
him. 'Hs
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-08
Friday Morning, March 8. 1881.

tB The friends Of CAPT. JESSIE JAY.
announce him us a Candidate for MAJOR Of
the Lower Battalion Of the Eighth Regiment
S. G.. NJ