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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-03
From the Atlantic Monthly.
PERE ANToINE'S DATE ROOM.
A LEeEsD OF NEW ORLEANS.

It is useless 70 disguise the fact
Miss Badesu is Rebel.
Mr.. Beauregard's cannon had mol
done battering the walls Of Sumter
when Miss Badeau was packed mp, Ia
belled, and sent North, where she has
remained ever since in sort OF sro-
matte, rose-colored state of rebellion.
She is not one Of your blood-thirsty
Rebels, you knew; she has the good
sense to shrink with horror of the bare
mention of those heathens who, at
Manassas and elsewhere, Wresked their
unmanly spite on the bodies of dead
heroes: still she is bitter little Rebel,
with blonde hair, superb eyelashes, and
two brothers ia the Confederate SER
vice,-if l may be allowed to club the
statements. When I look across the
narrow strait Of your clearinghouse
table, aud observe what handsome
wretch she is. I begin to think that if
Mr.. Seward doesn't presently take her
in charge, 1 shall.
The preceding paragraphs have little
or nothing to do with what l am going
to relate: they merely illustrate how
wildly a fellow will write, when the
eyelashes Of e pretty woman get tangled
with his pen. So let them stand,-
as warning.
Nv exordium should have taken this
shape:
j hope and trust remarked Miss
Badeau, in that remarkably scathing
tone which she assumes in alluding to
the q. s. ", Il hope and trust, that,
when your FIVE hundred thousand,
more or less, men capture my New Or
leans, they will have the good taste not
to iniure Pere Antoine's Date palm
Not hair of its head shall be touch
ed 1 replied, without having the faint
est idea Of what was talking about.
'Ah! 1 hope not she said.
There was certain tenderness in her
voice which struck me.
who is Pere Antoine?' ventured
to ask. And what is this tree that
seems to interest you?'
4 will tell you
Then Miss Bsdeau told me the fol-
lowing legend, which I think worth
writing down. If it should appear
tame to the reader. it will be because i
haven't black ribbed-silk dress, and
a strip of point-lace around my throat,
like Miss Badesu; it will be because l
haven't her eyes and lips and music to
tell it with, confound me!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-03

~ The Manchester Mirror tells Of
a juvenile in that city who bOasted TO
his fellows, the other day, that he
would by and by become the fortunate
possessor Of an important article OF
youthful aspiration. my father, said
be, has gone to the war, and il he gets
killed 1 am going to have his fsh-line.'
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-03

RA A "gent" was asked what kind
of .gall' he preferred for 3 wife
One, he said, that wasn't prodi;gdl, but
frugal. true-gol, and suited TO his con-
ju,gal taste.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-03

EThere are times when our souls
are restless, and voice sounds within
us like the trump Of the srcbangel, and
thoughts long buried, come out Of their
graves.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-03
THE LEGEND.

Ah6 LHoSNN'
Near the leree (quay) and not far
from the old French Cathedral, in New
Orleans, stands fine date-palm. some
thirty feet high, growing out in the
open air as sturdily as il its roots were
sucking sap from their native earth
Sir Charles Lyell, in his Second Visit
to the United States mentions the ex-
otic:-'The tree is seventy or eighty
years old; for Pere Antoine, Roman
Catholic Priest, who died about twenty
years ago, told Mr.. Bringier that he
planted it himself, when he was young.
In his will he provided that they who
succeeded to this lot of ground should
forfeit it, if they cut down the palm
Wishing to learn something Of Pere
Antoine's history, Sir Charles Lyell
made inquiries among the ancient Gre
ole inhabitants of the fau6ourg. That
the old priest, in his last days, became
very much emscisted, that he walked
about the streets like a mummy, that
he gradually dried up, and finally blew
away, was the meagre result of the
tourists investigations.
This is all that is generally known of
Pere Antoine. Miss Badeau's story
clothes these bare facts.
When Pere Antoine was q very
Young man, he had friend whom he
loved as he loved his eyes. Emile Jar
din returned his passion, and the two,
on account Of their friendship. became
the marvel of the city where they
dwelt. One was never seen without
the other; for they studied, walked,
ate, and slept together.
Antoine and Emile were preparing to
enter the Church; indeed they had ia
ken the preliminary steps, when a cir
cumstance occurred which changed the
color of their lives.
A foreign lady, from some far-ofi
island in the Pacific, had few months
before moved into their neighborhood.
The lady died suddenly, leaving girl
of sixteen or seventeen entirely friend
less and unprovided for. The young
men had been kind to the woman du-
ring her illness, and at her death, melt
ing with pity at the forlorn situation oi
Anglice, the daughter, swore between
themselves to love and watch over her
as il she were their sister.
Now Anglice had wild, strange
beauty, that made other women seem
tame beside her; and in the course ol
time the young men themselves regard
ed their ward not so much like broth
ers as at first. They struggled with
their destiny manfully, for the holy or
ders which they we're about to assume
precluded the idea of love.
But every day, taught them to be
more fond Of her. So they drifted on.
The weak like to temporize. .
One night Emile Jardin andNAnglice
were not to be found. They had flown,
but whittier nobody knew, and nobody,
save Antoine, cared. $50 a.. .
It q heavy blow to Anfoine,-tor
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

ARRAY IN BArEsvILLE, Nissan ARRAY
occurred in Batssviile, Miss. +, On the night Of
the Path inst, between ]. T. Westbrook and
Stirling Harris, Of which the following are
the particulars
considerable cotton Is stored about Bates
vile, and Westbrook, who, 1t seems, was
burning dre-crackers and rockets, was asked
70 dSsist. One OF the men making this re-
guest was Harris, between when and West
brook some old grudge existed. A quarrel
ensued, resulting in n 6ghs, In which West-
brook stabbed his antagonist In the head
with Knife, tnfscting mortal wound Mr.
w. +. Merrtman interfefed to separate the
parties daring the ARRAY, but only succeeded
in getting cut in the face from Wsstbrock's
knife. AZ soon as Harris fell W estbr COX
f1ed. and althouGh large parties were scour.
ing tue country In search Ct him, he has not
been arrsssed. Westbrook 10 we'll known In
mississippi an the proprietor Of "Wes throokss
cotton gin," which received the premium 1t
the last state Pair held In that STATE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

tV1 VOS&V0 SNe AYWs" . AAAS~J 49,.
following particulars Of the murder thS
took place In Paris recently:
Chris Rogers. Sscesalonist Of Nourss.
comfy. hes been Tor some time suspected
9 contraband srtieiss % me ree's
being ascertained that ROGERS in tended iesJ'
Ing Paris upon such an srrand, the so ldss
guarding the bridge 1s the jail there WIN
directed BY the U. >. Deputy Masshal to ~
der they complied with. Rogers. being
his buggy and demurring % the arrSA
caused some delay.
Daniel Bibler and Ambram Spssrs, hes.
Ing Of the arrest, rushed down 20 the PISS
and demanded bis release. IL hsiae Refuses
guard, Shoosing HIN In The head wherssf
ON the other guard i'm nsdiassiy shot His!a
through the hight shoeldsr, near the ofsis.
three balls eemteying ~ different points,
snattertng bic snoslder orsadfaily. me-
Or. After shooting HihlsP. the soldier ~
cisved gan trom : companion twho GAZE
mp while the dif0culty was prcgreoein 81, ~
immediatsly killed Speais, Showing y.
through the breast. WAeu Hihaer ssss
HiAlsr was near enough, and 9obebly sS
hts hAnd upoa the soldier when he shot hIs
Several pers0ns present etate tAAt Spa"
he'd draws . pistol WAeh ~ wAs sAct; OF.
srs hat - haA aot. A negro vonaa W
one barrel Of HE pissol vas, .pon exanias
sfea. fbuad 20 - &npsy. RoGetS denies sAess
iAg q al. 10 - u castody. Daring -
nSlee Roesrs .jamped from kis bsggy,. ~
yea into : sack yard q psiyas dw,iia ..s
NsEs feun4w whore ~ AaA dspoMAsn tbsaa
hia Aight, 0irecse1 - Fohe1o, SnA - hts esc
~ vose t0aat several dcssl pairs Of s0cst,
To nssso wcmaa = Gun alsss. bat ess; y.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

the hardships, thsprivstDsas, - psSy on
cial insolencs Of twenty ysass, q Of life
time, ought TO be borne with alacrity. II
would Be better, FIR bssesr, that our bravo
soldiers had not put their hand % The plough
1t oil than that, having put II there, they
should tarn back. Better TO have made no
resistance TO Northern tyranny than, having
made il saiiie;snely - iahanee and intsnsify
the mslignity and vengeance Of oar enemies,
It should be Withdrawn q: the very moment
that il 10 necessary for our protection. IA
few. more months beyond the period of en-
lis,ment will, in all probability, terminate the
struggle, IL our gallant soldiers prove az per
sevcring ~ they are brave. That they should
desire to zee their homes again is natural, and
the act Of Congress has made provision for
this purpose, il they desire to rs-enlist; bat
what will home be worth if, for the purpose
Of enjoying 1t for brief period, they put it
in peril Of perpetual ruin! Hence, in view
Of all these solemn considerations, we indig.
nautIy reject the idea that Southern volun.
teers will hesitate on the sabject Of re-enlist.
ment one nome Mt after they become apprised
Of the trick TO which McClsIlan looks for cur
destruction. Their places cannot be supplied
by others; it will Do impossible to manufac-
ture such troops in few mouths as those
tried, experienced, and valiant veterans
those heroes of Bethel, Bull Run, Manassas
Carnifax Ferry, Grcenbrier river, Leesbarg,
Allegheny, as well az others, who have been
painting in vain to meet the enemy. One
more great sacrifice for their country, and her
independence is secure, their homes free and
happy, and their own hearts irradiated to the
| end of time with more satisfying glory than
| that Of the most brilliant battle feld-the
consciousness Of having done their duty.
We sincerely hope soon to hear of some
general consultation and conclusion among
| the soldiers whose term OF enlistment soon
expires, which will give assurance both to
| the country and its enemies that no expecta-
ton OF Southern conquest and subugation
need be based upon the delusion that they
will fail to rec Mist at the end of their
| term.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02


Old Dick, the Drummer-A few days ago
there appeared in the local department. Of this
paper the following paragraph:
"Dick, a venerable darkey in uni form, was
arrested for carrying a huge howell knife. He
was on his return home TO Dlnville from a
campain az ainst the Yankees, and the MAYOR
discharged him after conflscating the knife -
This has elected from "a. b. W. vindi-
cation" of old Dick, including sketch of his
career, which we publish entire, not only as
an get of justice to 'the subject of this notice.,
but because it fully repays perusal:
The person above referred to has occupie ed
the pt sition of chief drummer for the 18th
Virginia regiment for the last eight MOI this.
and Is highly esteemed by the regiment, not
only as q musician, but as brave and GAL
liant Old man. He is 8 hero of two wars, and
in several instances has rendered good service
to the country. When the war with Mexico
broke out, he enlis ted IS musician tor a South
Carolina regiment and folio wed it through
the war, and was present when the glorious
Gen Butler fell The war being suct essfully
terminated, he returned home TO his usual
avocations. Upon the breaking out OF our
present war, though old and gray, he was
among the first TO respond to Virginia's call
into service with the 18th Regiment. Since
that time he has nos only carried his
drum, but also the 6omie-knie referred to above
and 4 musket. In the memorable bat.
his drum, and with musket in hand followed
the regiment througho ut the battle. Several
days after the battle, while strolling through
the woods, he discovered the hiding place OF
what he thought Yankee aud, OF reporting
it, went down with several Of the regiment
and captured three OF the creatures-one of
them Colonel Wood, of the Fourteenth
Brooklyn. In every scene of danger or of
difficulty, old Dick has accompanied the
regim emit with bowie knife by his side and
musket in hand. When on picket duty at
Mason's hill, in sight Of the enemy he would
go beyond the picket lines TO get fair
crack at the Yankee p!ckets. In fine, CID
Dick. we believe, is a gentleman ard true
patriot, and we feel sorry that his knife,
around which chung 81 many proud associa-
lions to him. should have been taken from
him. He valued it above all things except
iis musket. II is true the law may have re-
luired its confiscation, as setting a bad ex-
ample to darkeys in civil life; but, under
he circumstances, it does seem hard to have
objected the old man not only to the loes Of
lis bowie knife, but the modification atten-
lant, or suspicion OF evil designs. We
ope Old Dick may live to prove his charac
er stiil further by bagging his Yankee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02
FROM NORFOLK.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE D1sp Arcsl

The Las, Of The Year '8l-Reported Bat.is Near
heuport Ne"s-Aieeting qf Erisish kesidenss-
Coi0red Fsremdn's Procession. &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

Spotswood Hokck--.A very pleasant new
years entertainment was given q the Spots
wood last evening, by the new proprietor,
Nj. T. w. Hoenniger, TO party Of his friends-
Il il needless to say that the dinner was su-
perb, for that 10 Q fact implied by the reputa-
ton Of the house. The press was well re-
uncbstructed flow Of spicy sentiment. Mr..
HOenniger has been The business manager of
the establishment ever since It's opening, and
now, az proprietor, we wish him unbounded
sueceaa.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

=" Why wiA ye Die ,"-This is the title Of =
tract now being published by the Colportage
and Publication Board, located in this city
from the pen Of Rev. A. NJ. Poindexter, D.
D., Corresponding Secretary of the Foreign
Mission Board Of the Southern Baptist Con
vention, one of the most popular and elo-
quent of our Southern divines. The reading
Of this tract reminds us OF some Of the most
earnest and fervent appeals Of Baxter and All
cine, and we predict for it an immense circula.
ton. We understand that the same Society are
expecting soonto publish tracts written by Rev.
VIM. j Hoge, Of Charlottesville. Va: Rev.
T. g. Jones, D. D., of Norfolk; Rev. w. f.
Br0addns, d. d., of Fredericksburg, and Rev
IL. III. Tucker, ID. D., Professor Of Ancient
Languages In Mercer University, GeorefA
We hail with delight every such publication
Long enough have we been relying upon the
bi0odthirsty clergy Of the North for religious
books. 1t will be worth all the war has cost
us Of treasure and Of blood If the publica-
tons of the North can be superceded by the
rich thoughts Of our own diyines.
The Queen Siste,s-We visited Franklin
Hall for short time on Tuesday night; and
we do not hesitate to speak favorably Of the
pertormances of the youthstl family Of Thes-
plans on that occasion. Miss Laura's song of
/" May God Defend the Right" was not only
well, but beautifully rendered; aud little
Fanny and Julia acted their parts in style
that would have done credit to older
and more experienced performers. The ex-
cciient music of the g Palmetto Band emil
vened the entertainment. An attractive pro-
CRANE h announced for tonight; and we
hope the house will be thronged. sag.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

ss Ner Hnsvs Dey-Asrs was snoss ~
efal obsopvunoo 81 MSow yeaxsf' yeso1fdAy
than us11l, lowing = ~ faci that the VIZ has
brought 70 Richmond considerable edditi0n
70 our population from other cities where tbe
anniversary is always period OF social fes.
tivity.. The day vas ~ bright and besntiful
a. spring, though the breeze stirred up the
streets were thronged with ladies, and every
body looked gay and cheerful. Among the
notable events Of the day was the Presi-
dents reception, which commenced ct IL
o'clock and continued three hours The Pre-
sident stood ct the door Of the large recep-
ton room, and thousands Of persons took ad-
vantage Of the opportunity to give him a
friendly grasp Of the hand. Mrs Davis was
not pressnt, but her place was well supplied
by her sister, Miss Howell, Mrs. Col Davis,
and Mrs. Gen. Jones' The ceremonies of in
PRODUCTION were conducted by the Presidents
Aids, Col. Jos. Davis and Col &. w. G. Lee.
the AFmory Band was present, and every.
| thing passed of delightfully."-.
Governor Leteher also gave public recep-
| ton, which was very numerously attended
Many persons were introduced to the Gov
ernor aud to the ladies' of the household; and
| the generous compounds peculiar to the winter
| festivities were by no means forgotten. A
band Of music on the grounds contributed es
sentiaily to the pleasures Of the occasion.
| Prisoners IF Har-We understand tina,
the flag of truce steamer, with $40 released
| prisoners, u1der charge Of detective officer
| Woodall and Clackner, will leave Richmont
| for Newport News on Friday morning. Tn,
Yankee Government having initiated thil
System of exchange, has doubtless come Il
regard the cause of the South as somethin,
more than that of people in rebellion.
| a few moro thrashings' will humble tn,
crest of the American buzzard sufficiently
without any sntside interference.
Two Federal soldiers, belonging to the 81
were captured in the neighborhood Of Lees
bu-g
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

CaRP HSnHs-Ths sditioa st 10 900 Of
this delightful iissle volume has besn sxhanst.
q, and10 great Is tho demand for il that the
Colportage Society has determined 70 bring
out anoth@ edition, enlarged and Improved,
Of 2, 000 copies. This i The Hrse volume Of
bynps publiahed IN the South sincs the for.
nation al or Cenlederacy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

Mayors COurt.-The most prominent. case
brought to the notice of the Mayor yesterday
was that of james Ii. Phillips, Caroline PND
lips and Ann overly and two negro women
named Patsy and China, arraigned for an as
sault upon Maria S Turpin. il illustrated the
difficulties and perils which beset multiplied
number of families dwelling together be-
meath the same roof The matter in contro-
versy was door, wi III Mrs Turpin was &C
cused Of having broken open. The rencontre
took place on Sunday and notwithstanding
ground monfuHy. The Mayor, after a long
and patient investigation, held the parties to
bail in $50 for their appearance at the Fl ust
ings Court.
Simon Greenberry, a withered Israelite,
who peddles snail wares in the First Market,
was arrested for making an unprovoked as
sault upon q lad named Emmit Taylor. The
boy told a straightforward story; after which,
the Mayor asked Greenberry if he had any
thing to say. "Yesh,' he replied dem boy
come dere every time, to me trouble. / old
man. say leetle boy, you go home; vat you
want from me? Den l smack him some
leetle, and he throw at me desc rock" Simon
mere exhibited a small pebble; but another
witness proved that he was clearly the az
gre ss0r, and the Mayor chalked down fine
of $40 for disorderly behavior in the market.
The decision affected Mr.. Greenberry deeply
almost to tears-and he withdrew from the
scene, absorbed in his own reflections.
William Pardue, charged with ASSEMBLING
and beating Morris johnson. was committed
in default Of security to keep the peace.
A fine of 81 was imposed upon Wright &
Hudnall for permitting quantity of straw
to be deposited on Maia street, thereby crea-
ting what the law calls an obstruction.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

The Maryland Soeiety.-This is an organ
ization which though of recent origin, has thus
far been productive Of good results The mem.
be,s are now establishing reading room for
the benefit of all volunteers and refugees from
Maryland and the District of Columbia, and
convalescing in-alids. Ire rooms will be
open from O'Clock A. NJ until about the same
hour every evening, and all visitors will re-
ceive cordial welcome. The Society would
be grateful for contributions of books, or in
teresting reading matter of any description.
The enterprise deserves encOurs cement.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

Local Guards, was organized yesterday by
the election of the following officers, ThOs.
p. Wilkinson, Captain; james Wilkinson, LIST
Lieutenant; Alexander Montgomery, I'd do;
Michael j. G. Quinn, Junior I'd do; =. I.
Smith, 1st Sergeant; James Merriman, Cd do;
Henry J. Nunnally, 9TH do; -Outland, LIST
Corporal; VIM. Stanfeld, End do; VIM. s.
Cheathanl, Sd do; Z. j. Henry, 4th do. Itwas
ordered that the company, with all those de-
sirous of joining, attend at the rendezvous
every morning at 10 O'Clock, for the present.
Sale Of Military Ctoths.--Messrs. Cren-
shaw e. Co., agents of the CrenshaN Wooden
Company, will sell at public aucti61, at their
warehouse on the Basin, ON Wednesday, the
Sth inst, large lot of military cloths and
cassimeres, grey and blue, when volunteer
companies and others will have favorable
opportunity of supplying themselves The
aIaiity of these cloths is pronounced superior
to anything now in use, and we anticipate a.
numerous attendance at the sale.
Morr,oges-We find, upon u comparison Of
the number of marriages in Richmond for two
years pa st. that there was falling Oft of AZ
in 1861 from the number in 1860; that il to
say, there were 22l in 1860, and l73 last year.
Still, as 1873 have taken place since the open
ing Of active hostilities between the North
and South, we adhere to our opinion that the
war has but slightly depressed the business of
"match- making
Metropolitan HaN-The Southern Harmo-
means have commenced the new year under
encouraging auspices. and propose to furnish
pleasant recreation for the people SO long as
they are sustained in the effort Their admi-
rable music and amusing burlesques, and other
novelties, with the attractive performances
of the Misses Darlington, form an entertain
ment that is we'll worth going to see.
st. Charles Hospitat.-We are requested to
state that a meeting of the committee of the
st. Charles Hospital will be held this even
ing, at Il o'clock, at their office in the Hos.
piLal A full attendance is desired
| Accident-A Lieutenant Colonel had one of
his ribs broken a day or two since, by kick
from his horse. The injury, though painful,
is by no means DANGEROUS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

TlB MuaDKs At PAsIs, Kr.-The Lsxins
ton Observer sad Reporter tYankssj gives -
following particulars Of the murder ths'
took place In Paris recently: