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How 70 Srop TEE Flow OF BLOOD -Hous.

How 70 SroP TEE Flow or BLOOD House
keepers, mechanics, ard others in handling
kuives, tools. AMI other sharp instruments, very
frequentv receive severe cuts from Hnch blood
flows profusely and oftentimes endangers LIE it
self Blood NAV be made to cease to fps a.
follows Take the dlst Of tea and bind il close
TO the ~ourd-at ali times accessible and ea-ily
70 DC ob-aired Alter tn blood has ceased to
flow. laudanum Dsv be advantageously sp
piled TO the wound. Due regard TO these in
.,rucron- wonld save agitation Of mind. and run
mig for the -u- geon, who would, probably, maze
no better prescriptions il he we're present.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16

TDuring the campaign of 1914, young
Norman conscript was at a support arms, Why
don't you fire, said the lieutenant furiousls.
& Why should Ere on these men:" replied the
greenhorn, "they haven't done anything to
me-" At that moment his comrade fell dead be.
side him.
Lieutenant" said the rustic. "I believe
those chapssre firing bullets" OF course they
are, booby, and they will kill you"
At this the conscript began to blaze awav.
and fought Ike tiger till the close of the ac.
ton,
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From tn Louisville Journal
THE WORD,

From tn Louisville Journal
THE WORD,
Arm without any uords
Arm.
This Is The time for the svo-ds
Arm Arm
Arm II is too late !.
Arm
Arm or be desc ate
Ami Arm
This is the trumpet peal!
Arm
For the Old Commonwealth
Arm Ann
Arm-Arm TO NEE, the foe /,
Arm
Arm-he is comm -bo'
Ann Arm
Arm
Arm for your Mother, and march to defend her /,
Arm for the Common ealth-Arm or surrender!
Arml
Arm, Brothers-Ar ms tie word
Arm Am
Not day to be def-rre'
Arm! Arm
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II The weakest living creature, by concen.
tratng his powers on a single object, can accom-
plish something; the strongest, by dispensing
h's over many, may fail TO accomplish anything
The drop, by continual falling, bores q passag.
through the hard-t rock; the hasty torrent
rushes over it with hideous uproar, and leave c.
no trace behind
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miss the idea. And let those who ere anxious
TO make this war a crusade against slavery,
mind their own business and be content with
the result
And now beg pardon for tresspassing so long
upon your patience. Il any thing occurs worth,
of note before reschir g Washington, l will at
tach il hereto
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So here am betseen two tailors ~
ssid frllow at public table, where two yourg
IA lors were seated. who had Just commenced
business for Themselves. True" was the re-
ply .e are ne~ beginners, aud can only afford
To keep one goose between us."
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Corresponds nee OF the Republican.
L. s STEAMER "E. B. HALE"
Orr CAPE May. Sept 29. lS6l.

W. NAfE hAf, STpt icui-
Ed. REPUBLICAN % ce more on the broad
Atlantic. and little lonely, | sit down for a IA
mar chat with you and your readers.
We are now en ro,.te for Washington with
two nine inch Co'umbiads, four boa, hoaitzers
one rititd cannon, and twenty tons Of shot and
shall Our cargo would be a rich prize for the
rebels, if they could get it. If one Of their
privaleers should make the request, we would,
being of an obligirg disposition, send them a
few of our shot as sample.
We shall stop az Fortress Monroe a few hours
before proceeding up the Potomac. There have
been vague rumors of numerous batteries along
the river, but We 10 day spoke the Rhode Isl
and" bound 10 New York, and she reported all
quiet. One thing is certain il they have control
Of the river, they cannot long hold it. Our
folks will not permit them TO command this ap
proach 10 Washington. Our captain hints that
when We We reach the mouth of the river, some
of the gun boats will be detailed as CONVOY for
US, and in conjunction with our four thirty twos
open fire on the batteries if they can be found.
| hope this may prove true. This having no
chance to smell powder save at fourth of July
celebrations, isn't exactly the thing for these
times
As TO the operations of this branch os the
service, can only saw now that the most extra
ordinary activity prevails in all the Navy Yards.
You can Judge of the work performed. when
ycu know that within sixty days from the LAYING
of her keel, gun boat will be completed -oiii
GERS and crew aboard-armament in position
and the craft ready for sea- This is doing bust
ness. And these gun boats are very effective
! Of light draft of water, as indeed almost every
thing is connected with the Navy, (the foregoing
was not intended as dry joke, and of great
speed, they are admirably calculated for such
jobs As that at Hatteras.
/ This afternoon has been devoted 20 target
practice. We threw overheard half dozen
barr,ls, and when we had steamed away two
miles, came up into the wind and commenced
frinr. After two shots our gunner obtained
the proper elevation, and then the shot and shell
few right merrily. The gunnerv excellent
! There is excitement about 1.-THE whiz OF the
shot and the shrek of the shell is music.
At seven o'clock, made the light ship OF
Hampton Roads, and after throwing aboard d
bunole of late paper, passed along up to th,
guard boat stationed three miles from the squad
ron. Here we were haIlrd-" Ship ahoy wha
vessel is that?" "U. S. steamer +. B. Hale
Where from?" "New York" "Wher,
hound:" Washington" "Any news in \
" Nothing stirring Of importance" Car
We communicate with the Commodore to night 2
AYE, aye, sir" Steam is put On-the captain
sings out to the man at the wheel, "Nor' ives
by west" "Nor' west by west il is sir" and Of
we go. Come to anchor At O'Clock.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16

~ ~Beardless youth tsays Punch are mos,
prone to arrogance and self sufficiency As thev
6 ow older their whi=kers cover a great deal Of
their cheek.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16
THE JUDICIARY.
STATE OFFICERS.

AUSTIN BLAIR. Governor.
HENRY I BA,KUS, President of the senate and
Ee-oeIci1 Lie 1t~nAnt q 1yernor.
AHs. s. rJRr-.S, secretary o: state.
SEJ!;e. a HJUsE. D-puty do
L4sGFbkpG Berry Au !itor General.
IRA Jones, Deputy 90
lJiN ,WsS, STAT treasurer.
jiAES turner, Deputy 30
John ". 'iRhjORY, ,'lp-rintende tPu b Instruction
CparLaND b. srEBBlNs, D-puty do
sAIC 81 ' LACEY C,nmi ssioner State La nd Office.
CY Us HEWITT, Deputy do
CIAkLES UpsJN, Attorney General.
JJdN RD8ERfs0N, Adj. and Qr .NssterGen.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16

1 A young woman can have no excuse for
thiI king her lover wiser thsn he is, for II
there's any nonsense in him, be will be sure to
talk il to her.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16

F"rll pay YOUR bill at sight, ss the blind
usn said to the doctor, ~ho lad 10 vain artemp.
ted TO cure him Of his birdn.ss.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16

"Why did you retreat III the face ct II
enemy!" You see, sir, have got retiess {
ing Dose, and Of course have to follow 1t"
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MISS McGEORCE.


N I'TCSS MAKER,
'e cni ny her ie,eni.. over ID dyes Sore Miss
L,,,Nss eafi fs' tee sew frieads she hs. .und N
,,.s a< N' vic aity, but ~sh-s moe Hose xi.hips
l vi, phase cal an zee Those wanting
'sh'ae sill re,e prornps attention All
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16

TThe man who follows the sea thinks ne
shall get I'D with il one OF these days
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16
CHARLES BAROsS
oalliard and Eating Saloon,

Se opeu, ready fo- the accommodation Of the pub
->''sas, March q, 1851 500
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PArRIorrsN. following Eres from By
ron's Mari,.o Faliero are suggestive at the pres.
ent time -
Ih-y never fall bo die
In g-es. cause; Ib- oiock may sosk 'n-ir grre,
T,-,T heads ma sJd1-p ~ he sun: rhefr Euos
b strong 10 ciry gates nd cssti- " lis
Bar --i.i Ih-ir s2rlts sslk ab We ih,G.h yeas
and o.he Sd re - dzss Sssr,
Tbes pat aug n-nt be ceep %. .se- ng thoughts
tch ove-p ssr III Hih-'s, and 5ndoct
In. world A. lat ree
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16

~The reward of thing well done is to have
done it.
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06tial 44irtttorp.
vaTpONAL OFFICERS.
the EXECUTIVE.

THE EXECUTIVE.
p,.r;d<nt-ABaAHAN LINCuLN, Of Illinois
=. .Pr,,,d<.t-HA>NIbAL HANl1N, o. NaiEe.
THE CABINET.
s,rssye State LIAn SEWARD. Of Ne. 70 k
Sx,xs,s Of the Eeisu y--AL&tN r CHASE Of Ohio
S.y ii IA, i,tenar-CALiB b SMITH, Of Ind ana
srs n the Nary-GIDEoN wELLES Of Connecticut
~sye. nU-SIMON CAGER ~, Of Penas ylva1iA.
49, AR rCesuai-NJNTGOHfRY BLAIR, Of MsIysLd
-, G,poaL-EDw ARn BATES, of II ssour..
THE JUDICIARY.
s.preme Court OF the United States.
r,.f hstiee-RuGER b TANEY, Of Maryland
I,..,a,s Ja.tiess-JOHN MCLEAN. Of Ohio.
JAMES WAYNE, Of Geor.ia
JOHN CAtR y, Of Ienresse.
PETER DA TEL, of V-gna.
SaMCEf NrISO of Nex Yo.k
ROBE IT G GRItk. Of fennsy vanis.
NATHAN CLIFFORD. Of Milne
JOH> A. CAN BFLL of Alabama
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,raisslss, Glazing, & Paper Hanging

a'ers'sned having cstef hir--if n Lansing IS nov
., co az kinds Of H..u-e Painting, Paper
g. sn 'isrny " n nss:r ess and ..ispalch Ry
Anenou bus ness. e h"r.. - rec-ive hbe,.
pashe pr mage >b"p--co of kala-
' street. and Wa-h ngt IN Avenue
I,,.. J W VANKCREN
-~aSns ch Jun. L.: 1861 6ms2l
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16

t;s ,diE aARf.N, Chief Justice.
ls,Ac T. cHsl'Il .NcY Associate Justice.
JAaEs v CAMPBELL, .' :.
RANDOLPH NAN NNING.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-16
THE CABIN EFT.

,...:a..s-aBaAHAN LINCOLN, Of Illinois.
- ssPrs,,dt.t-HA>NIBAL HAMlIN, 0; MaEs.
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n. q. SPA ANas,
"AGON AND CARRIAGE MAKER /,

-. 81 "ssh' nav :, below h. ans .n- Hnu-e
rreeS constantly ." Manu. NJ '"Ason*cie
eens'ne. Apyi' TO- 1851 1,,,,
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Judges Of the Circuit Courts.

l.t Dst. ED~ ARD ii. C. WILSON.
"a " NATH tNIEL BACON.
81 " BENZ AMIN III. wfrHEREII
9Th 80 EDWIN LAWR nee.
SIN 80 BENJAMIN r GRAVES
sth 40 SANFORD GREEN
TN Z" 10 lAH TURNER.
SIN {" LOUIS :. IOtfLL-
eh E" FLAvIC> j Ii irTLEJOHN
10th " JAMES BlRNEY.
Cso.r Peainsai1, DANIEL GOODWIN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

The Marquis Marie de Gambia, father OF
Mario. the celebrated tenor. has been appoin ted
by King Victor Emanuel Communicable
Onef of the military division OF the Island OF
Sardinia.
In the list of interments published in the
New Orleans Dslta IS are reported as natives
of the United States, and from South Caro-
lima.
"Live and let live,' as motto or "trade
mark " for al oyster saloon, is the subject OF
and an imitator.
The Washington Constitution denies that any
discourtesy was shown by any one to Presl-
dent Buchanan at his New Years reception.
Bowers Hill farm, near Norfolk, Va, has
been sold for 81 500, to G.. Goodridge.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

TupJJNIrKp Stairs ARMY-By the old law
tho regular United States army consisted OF
ahout thirteen thousand men. Under law
nassed in 1856, authority was granted which,
with full regiments. would make total force
of ninetee thousand. This small force is now
scataard over the vast territory Of the Union;
some in Utah, keeping the Mormons in order;
others in Oregon. CALIFORNIA; and Washington
Territory, fighting the Indians and some IN
Kansas. looking after Mon tgomery and his
"Javhnwkers" But we hear of very few
located at the South, ard it would probably be
dlfficuis matter TO concentrate large force In
tina. region, except OF volunteers, w,n ;o
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

Rn.PporllNa TIE CRIM.A.-Ths Russian
Govern ment appears to he adopting vigorous
meaaures for the re-peopling OF the Grimes,
having already sent there large number OF
families from the Government OF koursx.-
The country Of the Amoor IL also being COLO
nized $50 peasant families having been sent
there during last August, from Tambrow, Orei
and Weronesch.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

We have received the opening address Of
this gentleman, upon taking possession Of the
pro6sssorship to which be has been appointed
IN the University Of Missouri. It 10 chasts
ana eloquent production. worthy Of the au-
thor. ana Of The rsGnsd and cultivated audi
enee TO which II was addressed. We wish our
old friend oil manner Of success and happiness
in bis new situation, and though he should
not attain them, We are surs he viii deserve
them. The tnstitution 70 which he 10 attached,
and he society Of which he II now member,
have reason, also, 70 congratulate themselves
ppon the eco utsitiou Of rips scholar, and sn
agreeable and worthy esatlsman.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

FR1aHrFuL ToRNADo.-The Northern por-
ton of Utah Territory has recently been visit
ed with terrific hurricane, destroying a large
amount of, property, unroohng houses, ana
CARVING before it everything movable. The
principal dwellings in the villages Of Farming
ton and Ogden were blown down, and vast
numbers Of sheep, mules and other live stock
were killed. Fences and hay-stacks were
swept away, and the amount OF loss mnst b
very considerable. The tornado lasted Tor a.
hQurk.
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MARRIED.

Attic residence Of the brides father: IN not.
Rev Samuel ], Atkins. Capt. EAMUEL g W1L-
LlAMs, of Richmond, to Miss MAtahh "
On Thursday, January Sd. 1861. at the Iesldence
of A. Henr,. Esa.. By Rev. M. l. Rossnbeugii ~.
A. HfRSHBERG tn Miss AMELIA WIZ
WIsKE, both of this city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

ASTRONOMICAL CorECIpENoRs The last
three total eclipees of the sun, visible 10 Eu-
rope. were separated from each other oy e.
actly three times three years. and In eacn TUE
first of the trio was in July, 1912. the second
In IuIy 1851 and the Sd in July, 1861.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

FEELING IN PRNNsYLvANIA.-Ai large puolic
msating. presided over by the Hon. Frederick
waits. was held at Carlisle, Pennsylvania. on
the 22d ultimo, and strong conservative senti-
meprs enunciated. Resolutions were unani'
monsly adopted recognizing as binding upon
ali the Constitution as interpreted by the Su.
Drsme Court recognizing as constitu tionA
rrisht the existence Of slavery in the South; de-
clarins the surrender of fugitive slaves to be q
duty under an inviolable contract, and deny
ing that secession II either natural rlgnt o.
4 constitutional remedy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

ARKANsAs MovinG.-Ths Memphis Appeal
Ienrns from . eenslsmau direct from Little
Rock. that the Lsgislature Of Arksnsas, now
ID session. has ordered an election Of dele.
mtss, 10 - heId early IN January, for tAs
Durposs OF attending . State Convention,
which IL ~ thorixsd 70 assemble In the latter
mart Of that month.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

HARD TMEs.-At public sale in this place
last week, negroes, old and young, sold from
have commanded sir months ago. South.Side
Railroad stock sold for 20 TO ~ per share. and
Farm Vile and Boydton Plank.R Road stock for
ssDsaty; frs cents per FaTnsusHs va.)
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

REMOVAL OF JEWISH DIsABILITIRs.-In re.
ply to q petition OF 25U Hebrew congregalions'
a declaration mas been published by the frus-
sian Government, intimating its intention. foI
the future, to avail itself Ok the EYES ~
This Is carrying out the spirit OF the law en-.
acted in Isis, which has, hitherto. been almost
n dean l0ttAr.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

CHAIR MAKING IN HURRY.-1n the pre-
paration for banquet last week, in Oswego
N Y, 800 chairs were made, in hour and IL
min ties, by ID hands.
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DIED.

On Thursday morning. January Sd. 1861, MoL-
LIE RESSIE IONEa, daughter Of May T..
Jones and Thos. s. Jones, decd. OF King William
county Va, az ed 31z years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

VrsrroRs TO FLORIDA FALLING Oyy.-Tns
reruandina Fioridian notes great diminu.
tfon OF Northern visitors 10 that State, ana
SAYS the fact IL Attributable to the disturbed
condition Of the country, to the scarcity Of
money, and 10 the scrutiny which Is exercised
over the conduct and movements OF all per-
sons from the Northern States.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

THE OIL COMING WITH RUsH.-A letter
from Tideoule, the headquarters OF the oil
bubble in Pen nsy lvania, says that monster
well had jus; been discovered. II now ioa-
barrels are barreled up, and two large tanks
and one fiat boat full, besides great deal Lost
on the river and banks, and still confines to
boil, roar and surge, and throw up stream
,nrnnSh four.inch hole from forty to ffty
feet hieh. Oil sells % TO Is cents at the wells,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

Allen died a few days ago, in Putnam county
Indiana, at the very advanced age Of il6 years
She was born in the year 1744, ana nas ieIt %
daughter living In the same county, VINO IL "
wears old.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

SuINPLAsTRRs.-The Town Council OF Win.
ches ter, Va, has determined to make an issue
of Corporation Due Siliss TO the amount OF
dollar. nifty cents, and twenty five cents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

PATENTS were issued last week to r. q.
Mauck. Of Harrison burg, Va, for improved
grain cleaner, and Jno. Solan OF Fredericks-
burg Va, for improved shutter operator.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

uA A PARTICULAR NoTICR We return our
sincere thanks To our friends, customers, and the
public generally. for the liberal PATRONAGE that we
have heretofore received, and nope py strlct az,
the same, as we are now making large prepa-
rations to carry on our business more extensively
than formerly. ALE HILL q ".
No lN Main street, Manufacturers and importers
of Boots and Shoes, Richmond, Va.
P,S-We are now prepared to settle all accounts
which are due, that may be presented to the hrm
of ALEX. HILL Co, or to ALEX. HILL lndiyIda
aly: and we hope all pc rsOns who are now lndebt-
ed to ms will please come forward and settle them
forthwith. as all accounts that are past due, anc
remain unpaid, will be placed IN the hands OF a
collector. LA 3-tsl ALEA' HILL " w.
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A Lone WEB-During the past year the
Massachusetts, cotton mills have manufac.
tured 80, 265, 2a4 yards of cotton cloth, making
a web of 1870 miles in length.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

THR NKws-The telegraph this morning
brings the intelligence that Forts Jackson aud
Pulaski have been seized by order of the Gov
srnor of Georgia, and that all the Forts in the
more Southern States will shortly share the
same fate. The House Crisis Committee has
como to an agreement, which will be found in
our telegraphic column.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

A SWORD FOR MAJOR ANDERsoN.-The citi-
Gems of Taunton, Mass, have started a sub
.euted to Major anderson, now in command OF
Fort Sumter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

THE ALBEMARLE INSURANCE Comply,
Or CHARL0TTEs WILLIE, VA,
fnxure SLAVES for one term OF yo6rs, or LOT
a shorter period If desired.
a. Losses adjusted and paid promptly at this
office KNOWLES Il WALF0RD, Agents,
! Office 49, Main street. Richmond, Va.
ma Or. F. W. HANCOCK, Medical Examiner.
At Office daily at 10 O'Clock. jal-5t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

ycnu pxowu. IN, BaHwrua NrscHrHy.-
9he Elmirs M. ~ 0sxstte says-sJohn
tsown, &c, was u El1irs yssterdsy, in CON.
Iorouac WitA som1 Of ~ abolitton9e nere.
n 49, il On the Southern trAin and depart.
q Norih. He Il working up some plot 70 an
noy ~ slsysholders."
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National Fast.

~. ~...nu.ndatiou Of Mr.. BUCHANAN Of
. N.,,on., Fast win be universally observed
to-day by the various religious DENOMINATIONS
AZ the country, with the exception OF those In
f,del secsions. which do not recognize the gov
ernmeat Of Divine Providence and its inter-
nosition In human Affairs, and by those fana-
tics who assume that the Supreme Being 10 q
God Of Strife, Hatred and Passion, and whom
n N useless 70 invoke In behalf OF Peace,
Charity and Justice.
The appointment OF the Chief Magistrate
has many precedents in our own and otner
CHRISTIAN countries. The duty OF Fasting ID
- much precept Of the Christian Religion AZ
are Prayer and Repentance, and by some
Churches one or more days of every week are
rerularly observed In that manner. Days OF
National Fasting and Humiliation, ON account
of national sins and to avoid national judg-
msnu. have been common from the earliest
history of the Chosen People down to the pre-
..n, dav. They have the sanction Of the great
Rulsr OF Rulers and King of Kings, and we
have the authority OF Inspiration for the be-
lisf that the self.denial, humiliation contri-
ton and faith Of q people, have often avaiied
in the High Court of Heaven, which 10 Court
ri Mercy an well as Of Justice, to sheathe the
hAlf-Qr0Wu BWOEO VA uN8aA~OAD w >ASAs '~S
angry ,hunders that betokened An approach.
ing storm, and to compass the whole hrma'
ment with that Bow Of Promise and Forgive
ness, which springs, bright and beautiful
from the bosom of the darkest cloud, when thu
sunlight Of the Divine Fathers benedie tior
sparkles amidst the tears of His peni.ent chill
dren.
Infidel presses and inhdel orators may scot
at the observance Of q day Of fasting and prayer
but the national heart, burthened with II
sorrows, will turn nevertheless with wis
instinct to God, our only refuge and hope II
time Of trouble. And then, ii may be tha'
turning to Him He will turn to us, as He dlo
Ninevah Of old, reversing our sentence OF con
destination and causing the messenger OF hi
wrath to pronounce blessing instead ofcursine
nation favored by heaven above all othe
nations, yet trampling its pearls OF peace
liberty and plenty in the dust, and utterly for
setful and ungrateful to the Author OF al
GOOD. needs a painful chastisement like tn
present, which, If it bear its proper fruits o
rspep lance and humiliation, may save us IRON
the everlasting loss of those inestimable treas
ures we have so lightly priced.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-04

The WEEKLY DISPATCH.
The WEEKLY DIePATCH issued this morn.
ine, 10 foil of interesting matter. 1t contains
among its literary contents the frat part OF
beautiful story entitled "The Manchester
Marriage" and q CHRISTMAS roem. A com.
prehensivs history Of the exciting national
events Of the past week is given, and large
quantity Of general news, besides the usual
editorial matter, local summary, and CONNER
cial review.
Price. cents At the counter, or cents when
put up in wrappers. In Lynchours' ~ eaa :.
obtained at the Dispatch agency, No. S. MAI
ket street.