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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-02

EXPLOSION OF A LoooMoTIvE-FIvE PER
SONS KILLED Cincinnati, October 30.-A
freight locomotive working gravel pit on
the Ohio and Manchester railroad, fifteen
miles from this city, exploded last night,
killing the conductor, fireman, and three
boys standing near, and wounding the en-
gineer and brakeman.
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ELECTION OF A BIsHoP.-On Thursday, in
the Episcopal General Convention, Rev. DR..
OH w. Whitaker, now rector of st. Paups
church at Virginia City, was nominated by
the Bishops to the House missionary bishop
of Nevada and Arizona. The nomination
was confirmed after some debate. 80
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n,ARn-MIEssRs REEFS s co, PHO

!, A I CARD.-MEssRs. REEs $ CO, PHO
IN ToGRAPHERS, beg leave to inform the
pubic that the portrait and miniatnre painter en-
gagged by them In Europe some time since MAJ a.
facilities in our gallery for displaying his talents
Us an artist. y. x.,,,., .,,,,,
art that the nroper painting Of \ photograph can
oniy be done by accomplished artists, who being
able to draw for themselyes) can make tnose cor
feSts p eypression or other defects which are
often prominent IN phSt;saapn n every case and
nsrtiss NAV feel assured of the work being done
enusi to any arst-class work done IN Paris or New
Work, Cab aud examine specimens. oc 2s-ses
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CLOSE FARMING.-In England there are
many farmers who more than support
themselves and large families on the product
of six acres, besides paying heavy rents.
Agriculturists in Germany who are pro-
prietors of FIVE acres support themselves
and lay up money.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
SPAIN.

MADRID, October 3l.-General Dulce &C
cepts the Captain-Generalship Of Cuba, and
shortly leaves for that island. ur |
The Spanish budget shows deficiency Of
ESQ 100000 sterling. [Some mistake; in
this statement. The whole revenue Of the
Government is not so much. =" ~
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RADICAL SToRY.-On the oath, while
Captain Willis, bureau agent; Captain Por1
ter Andrews, United States army; Captain
Prosser, and Sheriff Stumble, were en- route
to Rocky Comfort, in Little River county,
Arkansas, they were attacked and fired
upon by Kuklux -concealed in the brush.
Captains Andrews and Willis were killed,
and the sheriff badly wounded. Before the
band left negro who came along was
killed a. .,.
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BIRCH CREEK FOUNDRY,
HALIFAX COUNTY, VA.

TRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue OF deed
or trust executed by George A: Bullifant, on
the l7lh day OF August 1854, and duly recorded In
the cierk's o!ice OF the County Court OF yharIes
s1fty, shall. on the 18th day or November next.
that being the fret day OF the Circuit Court sell
Inv nuic auction to the highest bidder, ut Charles
1;ity Courthouse for cash, q TRACT OF LAND,
In the lower part OF the county Of Charles City,
near Moses creek, containing one hundred and one
tract or land Of which William j. Nance died
seized and possessed On this land there arc sntt.
able buildings for The accommodation or tmall
family. JOHN =. FiEhOEs
oc 1o-sWtd 80 ~ Triadtee,
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Fast Trotting Time.

Boston, October 3l.-The horse John
Stuart trotted twenty miles on Riverside
Park yesterday in SO minutes % 81 seconds.
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oc II
JEW GOODS! NEW GOODsl!

NEW aooDsl NEW aooDs'l
BANANAS, HAVANA ORANGES,
ii LEMONS, CURRANTS, FIGS,
DATES CITRON, RAISINS,
PRUNES, GRAPES, .t ..u -.
COX'S GELATINE, ALMONDS
FILBERTS, PALMNUTS, Eli. ..s.
s. PEGANS, WALNUTS a..,,. ....
SARDIEES, PICKLES, CATSUPS,
Wi. SAUCES, BRANDY PEACHES . ...
+, FRENCH STUFFED OLIVES
FRENCH OLIVES, $780,. -....
CAPERS, ANCHOVIES,
... FRENCH MUSTARD, So.
- SWEET OIL, FRENCH CANDIES,
CHOCOLATE, CAROMELS, -. --r.
SODA, SUGAR, BUTTER, ARROWROOT,
CREAM. WATER, LEMON, and other
-. r. CRACKERS;
s.sa CIGARS. TOBACCO,
CANNED PTNEAPPLES, .,.
PEACHES, STRAWBERRIES,
CONDENSED MILK, Il. ...-
OYSTERS. SALMON, ,.. s.. .....s e..
i, p. GREEN CORN, &C. +. =. f. ...tr :
The attention of the public Is called to my large
and well-seected stock OF goods, which 1 am de-
ternined to sell at reduced prices. 49,
Country merchants will find 1t to their interest to
see me before buying their confectioneries. sell
the PREMIUM CANDIES, highly favored and OF
good styles.
frst-class goods. W. W. TR1BBETT,
oc13 Ills Main street, corner Of Twelfth
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y Obstructive FIRE IN CAgADA.--Ot taaoa,
ve'ooer 3O.-A fire this morning destroyed
osuten'een buildings and damaged several
V'aers. Loss not less than half a million.
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WHAT COAL SPEcULAToRs SAY.-.Scran-
~e, Pa., October 3O.-The explosion OF two
DoilerS at Plane No. Z will entirely stop coal
transportation on the Delaware and Had
i've days. :
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Georgia PoIitics-weather.

AUGUSTA, GA, October 3l.-Dr. Bard, of
Atlanta, addressed Republican meeting
here last night. es--
The weather is warm and rainy.
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COLLEGE INFIRMARY


HOLLEGE INFIRMARY.
~ CORNER MARsH8LL. AND COLLEeE
1sAkAH II. WHITE, M. D., MEDICAL SuFERra.
al cases requiring medical or surgical aid al.
m1tted except the insane and those tailoring under
contagious disorders. - ,'-tsees -
MedicdL and Surgical 6saH-D.yta. n. gucser.
ID. D.; I: =. Joynes, IL D.: J. y. Mccaw, NJ. D.:
Ter Mcclure, NJ DIFF. D. cunnsisSh M n n Hun
y. Wexford, n: D.; Walter Coles, n. D. - -
C07ssnLt.ng PLysfcidns-.John a. Cunnfpehsr
u. P.i Robert g. Cabel, II. D.; John 6. skeiion,
-oonssateno garqsons-Jsmes Bolton. u. D.;o.
A. CrenshaS y, 81 p; J. s. D. Cullen, u. ID.
The building is situated In quiet vet central part
OF the city and convenient of accessto ali The bust
ness centres, derotss TO, 1t contains large and
welI-ventated wards, and neatly fufnished priyasg
;, Special accommodation provided for the trrst.
r,eit Of inebrfstes and cases Of deLiTtum tremsns
Suitable provisions made for women curing con-
aembtes Of the profession In good standing win
be accorded the privilege OF attending such patients
rs they may enter. q ~
CHARGES, INCLUDING BOARD, MEDICAL At
4 TENDANCE AND MEDICINE
Large wards, per week, Invariably a.
Private r rooms, perweet. tinvaris. .
sz lee s
eratfons. f g-sfT! s1 ttit5fS tr'zR
For further Information. or admission, apply at
TNs11IT ISAIAH Il. WHITE, n D.,
au 2Adw&ssm&wsm
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We pay particular attention to RENTING OUT
HOUSES and LANDS, and to SELLING PRO-
PERTY, either publicly or privately.
We can promise superior facilities on account of
arrangements made to Insure speedy sales.
LOANS NEGOTIATED ON REAL ESTATE.
Mr.. JAMES A. GoDDIN, for many years in
the Henrico County Clerks Office, examines all
titles, and thus insures positive correctness in all
documents drawn by us. oc 20
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SEWING MACHINES.

TRIUMP HANTi
ia the grand motto Of the famous
WILCOX % GIBBS SEWING MACHINE:
far in hundred trials and tests it has trinm phed
over competition, and borne away tne PAIN a OF
nlest and most perfect machine. now before the
bubble. It sews, hens, fells, tucks, gathers, and
ststches in the most perfect and elegant manner,
and does not disturb the quiet Of any well-regulated
family with noise and racket not to be tolerated
Ia any orderly neighborhood.
n Sole agency for this machine NO. 1877 Main
street. ,.s5I7S ~ 80
se I'm .4 ,,.;.ets - r. a.. dihnos Agent.
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EMOVAL.- have removed my stock Of
HI BOOTS, SHOES, and TRUNKS TO Hfsn
near Ninth, lately occupied by William Nv
n. Bell 6 Co., and adjacent 70 the popular -.
Cordozo Alsop 4 Fourqurean. Thankful 70 my
friends aud the public for past favors ask their
future confidence and patronage, Dependent on
advance on cost. JUHS Ia. COX
-, = Dealer in Boots, Shoes, and Trunks
No. POT Broad street, between Ninth and Tenth.
oc 16-wlm
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NEW CROP SMYRNA FIGS, FIRST OF
IN THE SEASON, by the Isaac Bell this morn
ing"
so boxes NEW LAYER RAISINS, :
so boxes SUETANA or SEEDLESS RA1SlNS,
Is barrels ASSO RTED APPLES,
barrels new ZANTE CURRANTS,
80 bushels IkICA, 'TARRAGONA,a and BORDO
% ALMONDS; - - -
10 cases SARDINES, best; rfi--i5
barrels best COOKING PRUNES,
i g gross COX'S GELLaT1NE.
/; Il IN ~ ..r e LOUIS J. BOSSLEUX,s
OCT I4l2 Main street.
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I DE }, AND SECURING.

TSTABLISHED IN 1901. LIME
III MANS FANCY STEAM DYEING. SCOUR.
ING, and PRINTING ESTABLISHaENT,7 tae
BROAD STREET BETWEEN FOURTH and
FIFTH Richmond, tVA.-Ladies'] dresses
shawls closks, and sacques dyed In any colors DE,
sired or cleaned In the very best and neatest man.
ner. Gentlemen's garments cleaned Or.GyedL ana
warranted to give satisfaction. have also eStaD-
slished q printing department. and will print ladies'
silks, meriros, poplins, delainss and alpaca
dresses. Call and see samples OF my PT1nIIn& J
Practical Dyer, Scourer, and Cleaner;
P.S.-Persons residing at distance rom tne
clty can forward their goods byexpreSss and nave
them returned again In the same way at short no
tee. 1Lea.. J. III @.LlI 10 e-sm
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Foreign Markets.

4 LIVERPOOL, October 3l.-Noon.--Cott
tends down; estimated sales, Is 900 bales
Including 5000 after the close yesterday
Corn, 37s. Cd. =, s.,l lss1i so -; si.
Z L1yERppootol1,. October. Bid ternoon. =
Cotton higher; uplandS, u@1l1ssd:ss;;,.Or Or
leans, l1,1l@1l asd. ;.uplands, afoat, l02d-+ ;
sales, 700 bsles:s Lard 6Ss. T,aalllow,
Ais. 3D. Lr,s4, is ,i3f2 ,gstt"Jr. 9s;12 49,
y LONDON, October Bid ternoon.- Con
soils, 9A1S. United States bonds frmer
at IL. $500.
HxyRR, .Octoberls1 Cotton firm. 5
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nv tine AtInntic CabIe.

LONDON, October 30.--Maps, which are
now said to have been prepared by order Of
the French Government, have been issued
to show that the Second Empire strictly re-
garded its frontiers as laid down in treaties
with neighboring Powers. It is inferred
that this explanation is made to cover the
Emperor's abandonment Of the war policy.
Two scientific expeditions to the North
Pole are now fitting out-one at Bremen,
under Peterman another OF Havre, under
Lumber.
LONDON, October S0.-The South Ameri-
can mail steamer brings Rio Janeiro dates
to the 9th instant. 49, 49,
The latest advices from Paraguay state
that Lopez held Viletta with all his forces.
The allied army was near at hand, and
news Of battle was daily expected. The
Portuguese consul had been forcibly taken
from the American Legation and shot. The
United States steamer had gone up the Pa
raguay river, and peremptory demand for
redress would be made. The recent con-
duct Of Minister Washburn is much CEN
sured at Buenos Ayres.r r, Eli. g
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A UTHENT1CATED COPY OF THE LAST
IA WILL AND TESTAMENT OF GEORGE
,cHIA HsadTER or sroNEwALL JACKSON.
BY j.. W: Daniel. : =, !, ~, ,,n -
TIE n WAR. BYE. 8. Daniel
THE ACTS OF KINGS. By b.. Eanna.
Also, an endless variety Of NOVELS, NIsCEL-
: GRAPH hLBUMS, FANCY ARTICLES, &C.,
at -~..f, j. WALL TURNER'S,
bookseller and news agent,
i "a itf..E..a .yf.t3E71I lila Main street.
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CHEAP WOOD AND COAL.--Having on
I J hand a large supply Of irst-rate OAK AND
PINE WOOD which l wish 10 sell before laying
In my supply for the winter, and to give all VINO
1T reduced rates, / shall for short time sen
WOOD at the following prices Oak, % and $3.50;
Pine ss 50 to $e. My pine wood Is original growth,
and can't be beat In the city. / have also some
frst-rate SOFT COAL, for CRATES, at $3.50 per
load. Send In your orders at once.
.s.E.'r w. j. MCDOWELL,
se 28-3,n next to corner First and Broad.
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TITO HOUSEKEEPERS.- is the time
Il to supply yourselves with PRESERVES and
FRESH FRUITS and JELLIES for the winter.
We haved large stock OF Preserved Strawberries,
Peaches, Damsons, Ounces, Tomatoes, Cherries,
Gooseberries, PiDeapples.
Fresh Strawberries, Pineapples, Blackberries
Raspberries Tomatoes, Peaches, Pears, Damsons,
&c. Currant Ounce, Peach, and Strawberry Jel-
lies Brandy Peaches and Pears; all Of our own
manufacture, and warranted superior to any north
ern goods, and which we offer at low prices.
~ ANDREW PIZZINI & CO.,
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CONFECTIONERHEs.

NEW ARRIVALS. = Receiving to-day,
IN 20 barrels APPLES, Baldwin's;
20 barrels APPLES, sweet Russets;
3 kegs TAMARIGS
J. 900 boxes FRENCH CANDIES,
u half barrels PICKLES,
/. 2, 600 boxes SARDfNES
900 CARTHAeENIAl COCOANUTS,
50 boxes NEW RAISINS,
4 10 trails DATES, o..rs
~ ''' SEEDLESS RA1SINS .an I. =.
CANNED FRUIT, JELLY, PRESERVES &c.
A large assortment of OUT own manufactured CAN
DIES and CAKES, in barrels, kept constantly on
hand whlch,we determined to sell At the lowest
market price. Give us Q CALI -
:. ZIMMER IL CO..
> oc 80 s. 1873 Main ct.
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BOARDING AND LODGING.

This SPLENDID HOTEL. lately thoroughly re-
bniit and newly Furnished throughout, Is now one
Of the most popular In the South. It's location is
Without rival In the city 1t being the only hotel
from its windows the guest looks down into the
magnificent public park, with its monuments and
other works OF art. A walk across the park places
the visitor at once In the business centre or the
{ Ii Is kept al a FIRST-CbASS HOTEL IN epeTg
particular, and It's success since opening has been
unparalleled In the history OF bookkeeping in this
city. a.ggs. 3lse,.1sE - "a. j. FORD, -
&C 22-2w Proprietor and Owner.
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FXcHANGE9HoTEL, RICHMOND, va.
BOARD a3 PER DAY

This old and leading HOTEL OF the city has been
recently repainted and Is now elegant and perfect
in all Of It's departments. The scarcity Of money
in the country and the great 6es1re of the proprie
tor TO make his charges rs TO enable all OF bis
old friends and the public, without exception, to
stop with him, has determined /. to reduce his
hotel viii remain nnchaneed ia eVeryiother parti
cular sparing effort expenseto retain for the
EXCHANGE its far-spread reputation as being
HOTEL Of the city. Patronage solicited.
.. j. L. CARKINGTON,
( oc I6-tNoV1 Proprietor.
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AHoNTHLY SCHOOL REPORTS printed
w in the bss style Of the art at the DIsP ATCH
QEEiqE, sss
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

FRANK d. HILL. ED. C. GODD1N
IT'LL s. GODDIN, j.. ... ....
IL REAL ESTATE AGENTS
NO. 1903 MAIN STREET.
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4H1YRn, .octobepLsl Cotton firm.
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.CERD OF LESpEDE2A STRATA will
"a bo fnrnished by tis andersigned as the rate or
one DOLLAR for enough 10 sci one acre. Send
tor printed circular, enclosing stamp and envelope
With your own nane and postofice address supsss
scribed. So 1o,sfs
lima. foe sa--w4tl r. s w. MOTIF.
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TXTRA FINE GUNPOWDER TEA.-A
IL few chests very fine GUNPOW DER TEA on
hand, for sale by MASSIE & HARVEY,
&C 30 s% No. 8 Fifteenth street.
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nISSoLUTION OF LIMITED PAkT.
H. limited psItnfsrrsaaiP I fSE
6 BEYER is ibis day dissolved By soasens 2, AZ
the parties. Persons having ansss ~, nS Rsia
Ynengiing q Beyer are referred 90 y; "; aI,eae.
ling. Jr., Richmond, Va, by whom the ass'nsss
viii r. shs GLOWING signatures the ssh day OF
September, Lass iouu BRTg.
DAVID g. YUENGLING, IB.,
loo JOHN A. BEYER. ~
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NNTOOD AND COAL.-5OO tons Red
wv ASH EGG and STOVE GOALS; 800 cords
OAK and PINE WOOD. Also, GLOVER HILL
will be sold at the lowest market rates.
Offices corner Of Seventeenth and Dock streets
and Seventeenth between Main and Cary streets.
oc 90 t.."}'s 30 WRIT ROB ERTS. (
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-06-02
Paving Notice.
To all achont IL may concern:


.. CITY CLERKS OFFICE, J
COLUMBUS, D., May II. 1868.
Notice is hereby given that proceedings have been
instituted in the City Council of Columbus fol
making the following improvements, to wit:
For gradinS and paving the unpaved sidewalks
on the south de of Friend street b.tween Ridg-
way alley and Seventh street.
Also, for grading and paving the unpayed side
walks, cutters and crossings on the west side Of
Fifth street from Town street to Rich street
Also. for grading. curbing. guttering and gravel
ing the unlmproved parts of Mulberry alley from
High street to Front street.
Also, tor bull ing q thirty inch brick sewer in
Center alley from Gay street to Spr,ng street.
Also. for grading and gravelline the roadway and
repaving the sidewalks and cutters, where the same
are not of full ordinance width, Gay rect from
High street to Fifth street.
Also for grading, curbing. guttering and gravel
ing the unlmproved parts of Hickory alley from
High street to Water sire UT = =
Also: for grading and paving with bouid ders the
first alley east of Seventh sire from Oak street
to Converse alley. -.
Also. for repaying the sidewalks and cutters on
the south side of North street from Center alley to
Third street.
The same to be done in accordance with plats
and estimates to be prepared by the City Civil En-
gineer, and filed in the office of the City Clerk.
All persons claiming damages account of said
proposed Improvement, required to file their
claims in the office of the Clerk, in writing on or
before the Twenty-ffth day of june, A. d. 1858.
l.. E. WILSON,
my13-d1taw4w City Clerk,
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Western Ideas of .Eun.,

A Wisconsin paper gives the follow
ing graphic but not fattering illustration
of society in Oshkosh, in the same State:
A minister from a neighboring town
started to go, one day last week, ON
kind of missionary enterprise. He drove
his own team; and, when within about
six miles of the end of his journey, he
met man limping along with the blood
running down the side of his face. The
minister asked him if that was the road
to Oshkosh. Eyes, you are on the right
road. 1 just came from there. have
been up there having a little fun
with the boys" About two miles
further on he met another man, one arm
in a sling, one eye badly bunged,
and his clothing. in a dilapidated
condition. Chow far is it to
Osbkosh?" asked the minister. "Only
(h-i-c) five miles," answered the pitiable
object. "Oshkosh is live town. I've
been up there having fun with the boys"
With sad heart the minister drove on,
falling into revery upon the depravity of
man in general, and the Oshkoshians in
particular, when he suddenly came upon
man sitting by the side of the road. One
arm was sprained, one ear had been bitten
off, and, seated by the side of puddle of
water, he was seekingrelief by bathing the
part affected. The minister was perfectly
awe-stricken. Stopping his horse, he in .
quired of the man what terrible accident
had befallen him. go, not any at ALL"
family responed the bleeding wreck; "I
have only been up to Oshkosh, having a
little fun with the boys" II suppose you
mean by that that you have been en-
gagged in some brutalizing fight" said
the minister. "Yes," said the man, 81
have heard that's what they call it down
at Fon du Lac, where they are civilized;
but they don't call it by that name at
Oshkosh. There they call it having a
little fun with the boys" "What do
you suppose your wife will say when
she sees you?" asked the reverend gen.
tleman. At this the man looked up with
sardonic smile. Putting his remaining
well hand in pocket, he pulled out a
piece of nose, a large lock of hair, to
which part of the scalp was attached and
piece of flesh he had bitten from the
cheek of his opponent, and holding them
out for the minister's inspection, growled
out: "There, what do you suppose his
wife will say when she sees him7'' This
was squelcher. AS anxious as the
minister was to overcome sin and do good,
he was not yet prepared to invade the
DEVILS stronghold; and turning round, he
returned home. The next time he starts
on missionary enterprise to the front
ier of Oshkosh, he will take good care
not to go alone. He likes little fun
now and then, but he don't care alb out
having it with the boys.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-06-02
Names Ending I'm con,

Boxed up alone in railway carriage
a few nights ago (says the London
BuiIder,) the observation occurred to us
that large proportion of our most emf
nent men in their various paths bear a
name ending in con-" Thus we have
Bacon, our greatest philosopher; Byron
and Thompson our greatest descriptive
poets; Clarkson, Buxton and Colston,
some of our greatest philanthropists;
Gibbon. our most eminent historian;
Clarendon, not far short; Gibson, one
of our best sculptors; Hilton and Hay
don, amongst our best historical pain
ters; Incledon, our greatest ballad
singer; Jameson, our greatest fe-
male writer on art; johnson and Ad-
Olson, our most distinguished essayists;
Lytton, our greatest living novel writer;
Milton, our greatest epic poet; Murchl-
son, our most distinguished geologist;
Newton, our greatest astronomer; Pal
merston, the most English of states
men; Stephenson, our greatest railway
engineer, Tennyson, our greatest living
poet; Wellington, our greatest military
commander with Napoleon for adver-
sary); and Nelson, as our greatest sea
captain. AS among men of lesser rank,
Ben johnson, Chatterton, Hutton, Whar-
ton, Emerson, Simpson, John Britton,
Alison, Paxton, Rawlinson, Bonning-
ton, Watson, Gordon, Patton, Mark,
Lemon, Gardner, Wilkinson, james,
Ferguson, Donaldson, Sir Thomas Wat
son, four first physician,) and many 9TH
ers will recur to the memory. Surely
this is very remarkable, and, so far as
we know, the observation has never
been made before. All these names
speak of progress; they cry, "Excelsior!"
Echo herself says, as each name is re-
peated, "On!'' The circumstance that
London may be given as the scene of
their labors, and that these lines are
penned in Brompton. may serve curious
ly to carry on the terminal condolences,
though they do not bear on the original
observation"