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The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-07
NUMBER rs.
How fSe Love q Lawyer Tslfnea
Negro Minstrel.

His name is Lew. Benedict. His
father was a weli-known New Work
lawyer, who died when the eldest child
was fiiteea years old. The property leR
by the father che boy tarned over 70 his
mother and sisters, aud Determined 10
strike out for himself. At bessatssli
years Of age he entered las ofsee, and
at twenty-one he completed his stadies,
and was pronounced q young lawyer WITH
bright future before him.
About this time the young lawyer feIl
in love with the daughter Of . wealthy
New York merchant, and the love being
rcciprocated he asked pa for the dsngh-
ter's hand. Pa was indignant, and, 70
forever kill the young lawyer's . ambition,
he told him tina. when he had $50, 600
cash, his own, he might ask fog Ihe
young lady's hand, with q hope Of suc-
cess. This was all very nice, but to the
young lawyer just putting up his shihgie
$50 s5'99,e9ee Gee W. great deal OF money, at
least the young lawyer thought SO as he
figured up how many briefs he must have
to make that amount.
The result of his deliberations was the
conclusion that if ne wanted % make
this sum at the bar, he could do 30, but
by the time he had done It, he would be
SO old that the romance of love would DO
all gone. For long ten days the young
lawyer bemoaped his fate, and thea, af-
ter obtaining promise from the young
lady that she would wait, he disappeared
from New York. In esrrly life the young
lawyer had quick wit, and one day meet
ing negro minstrel manager named
Duprcs, the latter. told him ne had q
talent which would make him $50, 900
in Ave years. In the young lawyers
frame Of misa is aia not take long 10
convince him, aud, dEoPpiSg Coke and
Blackstone, he took to burnt cork under
the assumed name Of Lew. Rcuedict-
| For time che new bnsinass was har-
der than The young lawyer bargained for,
but hcmade n oney SO fast that his pre-
judice was soon overcome AZ the end
of che first year he had laid up Eve theus-
and dollars. at the end Of the second
year ten thousand, and now il is said
that he has nearly reached his figures Of
fifty ..ousand dollars in bonds.
All tie time he has been In the burnt
cork trade he has improved his spare
moments by study of law books, and in
another year he will go back TO New
York with fifty thousand dollars in his
pocket, claim the hand Of her he so
fondly loves, and who has been so deso-
ted to him, and at che same time again
embark in the practice oflaw.--Natiaaas
Chronicle.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-07

ADVANTAGE OF LAVA young man
who had studied law in Connecticut be-
came acquainted with the follow ing
facts, which are very remarkable, thou; h
not so very singular: A farmer cut
down tree which stood SO near the
boundary line of his farm that it was
doubtful whether it belonged to him or
his neighbor. The noighbor, however,
claimed the tree, and prosecuted the
man who cut it for damages The case
was committed from court to court
Time was wasted, temper soured and
temper lost; but the case was finally
gained by the prosecutor. The last my
friend knew Of the transaction was, the
man who gained tho cause" came to the
lawyers Office to execute n deed on his
whole farm, which he had been CON-
pelled to sell to pay his cost! Then,
housolcss aud homeless, ho could thrust
his hands into his pockets and triumph.
antly exclaim, 'I've beat him %
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-07

Contracts WITH CITIZENS OF REBEL.
STATEs.-Judgo Lowell, of Massachu-
sets, has just made a decision of much
Importance in relation to the validity of
contracts with the citizens of rebel States.
In 1862 the bark Lamplightcr was
destroyed by the Alabama. Among her
owners were four citizens of rebel States.
MIR. Payne, the master, collected the
insurance and paid it to the owner living
in Massachusetts,, holding that those !iv-
ing in the rebel States had no title to
participate. One of the four owucrs,
who lived in South Carolina, recently
brought suit against Mr.. Paynes admin
istrators, and now RECEIVERS by tho de-
cision of tho court.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-07

FOURTEEN YEARS AsLEEp-M Miss
Susan Caroline Godscy, the sleeping
wonder, died ut her mother's home, some
eight miles from Hickman, Kentucky,
on Wednesday, the l4th July.
The history of Miss Godscy is we'll
known to the public, statement of her
wonderful condition having been pub
lished extensively blythe press of the
United States. at the time of her death,
Miss Godsey was about twenty-six years
of age, and had beeu asleep, as described,
| about fourteen years. The existence of
this wonderful case OF coma, or prefer
natural disposition to sleep, has been
doubted by many, but the fact is indis-
putnble. Indeed, some twelve months
ago, Miss Godsey was taken to Nashville
and other places for exhibititn, but we
understand many even of the physicians
of Nashville looked upon the case with
suspicion. The history of the case is
briefly: When about twelve years of age
she was taken with severe chill, and
treated accordingly by her physician
AS the fever which followed her chill
subsided, she fell in deep sleep, in
which condition she has remained ever
since, except at intervals. 1t was her
custom at first to awake regularly twice
in every tweuty-four hours, and singu-
larly, within few minutes of the same
hours each day; but of later years she
awoke ofteuer, 80 much so that many
considered it an indication of her final
recovery. She would remain awake five
ten, or perhaps, fifteen minutes, and
gradually drop off to sleep again. When
asleep it was utterly impossible to arouse
her. She never complained of any bodi-
ly pain, thougn when asleep she was very
nervous ut times: and appeared to suffer
considerably by the violent twitching
and jerking of her muscles and limbs,
and her hands clenched tightly as if en-
during severe pain, but when awake she
did not appear to suffer except from
drowsy, gaping inclination. and persis-
tent effort to cleanse her throat of
phlegm. She generally passed into
sleep through violent paroxysm, which
would last perhaps five minutes, and she
would then sleep awhile as calmly and
quietly as an infant. Miss Godsey was
of medium size, and her limbs and mus
cles we're we'll proportioncd and develop
ed, aud grew considerably after her afflc
tion.
Miss Go 'sey, on the day she died, in
dulged in little prophesying, which We
give rs related for what it is worth She
said "the sun would be total eclipse on
the 7th of August" (this is remarkable,
because parties assert that she could
have had no knowledge that this was ac-
cording TO calcuIation,) land that the
sun would never shine as bright after
that day. This would indicate the end
of the world, which was speedily ap-
preaching"
Thirteen Of the principal clothing
| houses of New York Gity having refused
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-07

The Colored Labor Convention at
Baltimore, yesterday, passed resolutions
that the objections of white men to work
with negroes must be overcome. A
National Negro Labor Convention is
called to meet in Baltimore, in Dccem.
Der, when Congress r'R be iayoked to
drirc (hiaese labor om ofMe Country.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-07

Thirteen Of the principal clothing
houses of New York City having refused
to pay an increase of 35 per cent. de-
manded By the employees, the latter,
numbering 1900, have struck, by order
OF the Taiior's Union.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-07

Commodore s. s. Lee. brother Of Gen.
r. +. Lee, died at his home 10 Stafoid
County Va, recently.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-07

Boston is to have new Post Office,
built of granite
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23
yFtNCEgESTER ETEWS.

CONCERT To-NIGnT. cht at O'Clock,
1T the Baptist church, 4 vocal and inStrll-
mental concert will he given for the joint
benefit Of the Baptist and Presbyterian
churches. At the conclusion Of the concert
4 festival will he held in the basement.
where will he furnished al the dc!icacies OF
the season. 1t is hoped that the success Of
this affair will be commensurate with its
merits.
SADRATu-sCHooL ADDREss.-On Sunday
lftcrnoon at the Baptist church the Rev. J.
+. Deans preached to the Sabbath Schoo!
from Psalms XIX. 3 The attendance was
large, and the children manifested great in
tcrest. The Sabbath school cause in Man
chester is still III tloulishing condition, the
Methodist Episcopal and the Presbyterian
Mission schools being we'll attended.
THE WAXING FUED.-Thc Rev. G. +.
Harding and James \. Gentry have been
requested to act rs solicitors Tor the Warin@
testimonial in Manchester. Contributions
can he handed to either or left at the store
of ur. Harding, Hull street.
4 NUIsANCE.-Wc are sure, to have it
stopped, we have only to call the attention
CT our police to the fact that boys, both
white and black, down town, engage every
day in rock battles, to the serious inconve-
nicnce OF passcrs-by, and endangering win
dow-ga>Ses and other property.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

A FEMALE TENANT GETS AHEAD OF HER
LANDLORD AND LEAVES HIM IN THE LCRCH.
Some months ago 4 wcll-drcsSed female from
northern parts applied to one Of our we'll
known merchants for the rent of store on
Broad street for the purpose Of carrying on
the millinery business. The store was rented
her. and in short time filed with all that
could please the female eye. 4 month or so
subsequently the landlord proceeded to see
how his tenant was getting on. and to his
surprise he found the store vacant. He found
the female tenant afterwards, and accused
her of attempting to dodge him. This
charge she Indignantly denied. and hustled
herself off. saying that she could meet all
her liabilities, etc. The gentleman imme-
diatelv put his collectors on the track, but
they met with no success, rs the following
letter, written on her way northward, will
show:
/" Mr. -: Respected Sir.-I return you
the KEY with MANY apologies for not accom-
panying it with the money: but you must
for the present take the will for the deed. |
nm what Won call live Yank. but / am no
rascal : and ii being necessary TO save myself.
which is the first law Of nature, 7 have sim
plv stolen the march on you. which You
must acknowledge. Place yourself in my
place and you would have done Just rs ]
have done. But being n woman, You cam
not condemn me. 7 have staked and lost.
"Most respectfully, etc, ETC.:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

THANKSGIVING DAY IN TIE PESITESTIAEY-
ADDRESSES By COLONEL 5ICTroRD AND TIE
SupERINTENDEST--Thc convict5 n the penitcE-
tary, go in number, had glorious time OH
Thanksgiving Day. Al their kind friends were
thcre-among them Colonel William L. Munford.
Rev. MeSsrs. Norman, Gates, Corey, and Jones.
the Sunday school teachers, and many others who
feel An interest In their spiritual welfare. Ad-
dresses were delivered. prayers were offered and
hymns ofthanksgiving were sung; after which they
sat down to substantial dinner, to which Mcssrs.
L. s,"lrvine, Wagner, and others. contributed
largely. Smiths Brass Band WAS In attendance,
and added much to the enjoyment Of the occasion.
The great feature Of the day was the address by
Colonel Munford, which we give below.
Prisoners, Ladies'. and Gentlemen:
For the first time in the history OF this good old
Commonwealth has n day been observed by the
convicts OF her pcnitentiary as an occasion for
public thanks sglviug aud praise. BY the order OF
our noble Governor you have been permitted TO
participate In the general Thanksgiving appropri-
ate TO this dry.
wear now drawing to a close, the blessings vouch-
81 cd 10 you may not In all respects have eqralied
those enjoyed by some or your more fortunate
urichhors nevertheless You have had manifold
causes rnr profound thanksgiving and praise 10
Almighty God War, psss.lrncc, and famine,
with ,heIr attendant Wees, have been absent itg!u
our borders religious liberty has brcu eacy cd by
ali: good order and obedience to the Laws have
GENERALLY prevailed; reasonable success has
crun ned our varied industry the dark aud som Ire
clouds of adversely and desolalion which have en-
snrouded our horizon are breaking away, and the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

The WARISG MoSUMEHT.-Wc have been
requested to announce that during the pre-
sent week large committee, embracing
many Of the most benevolent and public
spirited gentlemen and ladies OF this city,
will apply to the citizens Of Richmond fpr
subscriptions to "The Warins Monument
Fund" The Lite Dr.. Waring having de-
voted his life to minlStcring to the poor ana
the afflicted of this city, and having from
his boundless professional charities left
scarcely any personal property, hundreds of
his friends have determined that i monu-
ment worthy of his rare virtues shall be
erected over his remains ut Hollywood. To
an enterprise so worthy Of success we hope
that every citizen of Richmond will contri-
butte according to his means, and that the
committee will be able to report that none
refused to contribute their mite as tribute
to the memory OF physician who, whether
appealed to in health or in sickness, or at
midnight in winter or in summer, never re-
fused to help the poor, the lowly, and the
suffering, in the most remote and humble
portions of our city. Let all give to so no.
bic Il cause.
At meeting of the Committee OF the
Waling Monument Fund held OH Saturday
afternoon the following permanent officers
were elected \. NJ. Lee, chairman James
f. Riddick, secretary; Henry Bodeker,
treasurer.
The collectors will please report to Henry
Bodeker, of the firm Of Bodcker Il Brother,
druggists, near the Old Market.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

PERSISTENT ATTEMPT AT SUIcIDE.-On
Friday night last Il man was found by the
police near the Second Market in state Of
stupor. and unable to speak or move. He
was carried to the station-houSe. and there
it was found out that he had taken lauda-
mum with the intention of taking his life.
DR.. &. W. p. Brock was sent for, and
through his efforts the man was restored.
He gave his name as Thomas Callahan, a sol
der, who had been shaved and drummed
ont Of service. He said he had been a good
man at one time, buthe had gone from bad to
worse with great rapidity. He was now de-
termincd to kill himself. He was released,
and went bis way, declaring his intention
Of again attempting suicide. On Sunday
night he was found in John Clarke's salof u
under the influence Of chloroform, and
even nearer death than before. He was
conveyed TO the first station-house, where
DR.. William II. Taylor was called, and COM
PEELED Callahan to disgorce the contents of
his stomach. He was again discharged, re-
peating bis threatening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

VALUABLE AND CoSvENIENr.-''B Browns
Bronchial Troches'' are widely known as an adj
mirabIc remedy for bronchitis, hoarsencss, coughs
and other troubles Of the throat and lungs. They
are of great value for the purposes for which they
arc designed while they are usually and pleasantly
ci!icaclous. They contain no hurtfu Ingredients,
but may at al times he used with perfect safety.
Boston Recorder.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

UAIR-CUTTISC AND SHAVING EMPoEIuM.-E.
C.. IIobson, of Twelfth street, has given up his
-al0on there and united with Scott, OF Main street
The joint concern Tow occupies one Of the hanc-
somcst gcntlcm ems emrorlUms In the South, and
Employs some Of the best BARRIERS In the country.
They are polite accommodating, and expert, and
Il gentleman can have himself done up in the latest
aud most approved style. The bathiug-rooin Is a
most complete one, and tickets are furnished 1t
twenty-five cents cach-Sl for five.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

Atamneting of tho students Of the University of
Virginia held Wednesday. November ith instant
at o'clock =. IL the following resolutions were
CnARLEs T. TAYLOR, Chairman.
IT. IT. iiimG Secretary
.Whcrcas In the inscrutiblc providence of an
All-wisc God our friend and late fell ow-studcnt
ALAMBY NILLIEGToE MILLER has been taken
~ Pesolred, That although we feel that in his
Death We nave lost beloved friend, and the
alumni of the University one Of their brightest
ornaments, we ret recognize IN his bereavement
the will and act of m infinitely wise and ur"rrinr
Cod and bow in submission before his aM!cting
hand.
-. Resolred, Th!t we appreciate The rare and
versatile powers of his mind. bis high literary at,
t,nnent and the brilliant career whtch nc had
alreadv passed and which we hid believed was
Int the carncst Of his future achievements, and
that b, his earlv death his State and his country
have been derrlved of one who gave promise OF Il
cuturcor uscfulrcss and high distinction.
"a. Rca0lred That while We thus lament him as
thinker and scholar in common with all VIII" "a
heard ot his abilities, we, I:hO were brought Into
contact wi h him In the intimaces Of college life
chiefly mourn him as friend whom W" loved for
the .laccS of his heart and the beauty Of his charar
ter. And we rejoice u believe that in the later
months Of his life his simple faith rs hrlstihn
Sanrtlic! these and added other vet n0bier traits
his character, and that his death was the peace
r:l fallrngto sleep Of believer In Jesus.
-. ReSOLred. That we tender tu the FAMILY OF
our friend our most heartfelt sympathy, feeling
tina. W. ourselves have been afflicted with them.
..5 PeS0irr1, That these resolutions be pub
lished IN "The Virginia University Magazine. "
and the Richmond Petersburg, charlottesville.
and Len xington papers, and that copy De sent 10
the family Of our frieud.n
J.. II. BAsKERvILLE,
j. Il. V. DANIEL, conr,,,teo
". r. BhEKSDALE,
Il. T.. TUSSTALL,
J. H. MCEtSSE,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

Mayors CoUnT.-Bowlcr Lilly (colored)
was fined 500 for breaking into Isaac
Tencllo's house.
Frank Spencer (colorcd) was committed
for trial in February for larceny OF goods
belonging to Mrs. William Currie.
Tilda Washington (colorcd) was fined for
aSSaulting Rosina Moss.
The case Of Ben johnson. for stealing
Harriet Graycs'S watch, was continued.
Dave Woodward (colorcd) was fined for
resisting the police.
Tom Whytc tcolorcd) paid $3.50 for wal
Topping Mollic Marshall.
jim Moore. Charles johnson, and Aleck
Dyson, were sent on for stealing clothing
from Wcisi@er & Co.
Wash Young, Thornton Jones, Bill
Roberts. and Ike Williams (colored), were
sent on for Indictment for unlawful gaming
on Sunday.
Edward Patterson (coloredD was fined
p 30 for drunkenness, diSorderly conduct,
and resistance to the police.
Edward Prescott and James Kelley (Scl-
dier>), on Il lark, stoned Cornclia browns
house, and were arrested. They were sent
to Camp Grant.
Martin Marrow was sent on for vicious
and brutal assault on Fanny Marrow, "wilc
Of his boSom.'
Ellen PAGE and Julia Soger (colored),
charged with stealing Sjj7.j5 from James
Washington and James Burnley, were ac-
quilted.
Martha Washington (colored) was fined
8 30 for raising 4 disturbance IN public
street Sunday.
Colin CoJitts, arrested as q suspicious
character, was ordered to leave the city
forthwith.
Horace Koran was acquitted of the charge
of abusing and threatening Detectives Mur-
ply and O'Dwyer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

To THE BONDHoLDERs OF THE
4 VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE EAIL-
THE PASf-DUE COUPONS on THE VIR-
GlSIA AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD, and
banking -hoasc OF Messrs Thomas Branch 4 Co..
Main street, Richmond, commencing I'll )
MORNING, the Esd, and shall remain In the city
the rem a2tnder of tile week.
Persons holding these coupons will please call
for information or funding.
CHARLES w. STATHAM
no ?a-tts Funding Agent,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

DEATH OF SHERIFF EGGLEsTos.-Miles c.
Ecsieston, the well known deputy sheriff of
Henrico county, died on Sunday morning
last. He was about forty years of age. Be-
fore the war he was member Of the tirm OF
Burke & Eggleston, grocers. When She
ritf Smith was appointed, ne selected Mr..
Eggleston as one of his deputies, and he
proved 4 most efficient officer. He kept the
county Jail, and became well known to the
public as the constant custodian of deter
Phillips during his several trials.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

\. r. COURTNEY. trustee, will sell nj Hanover
Courthouse at 7. NJ, half interest In 4 farm
near Ashland.
COOK & LAUGHTON will sell at 10 \. VI. cle-
San household furniture, velvet and Brussels
carpets, Office furniture. looking-glasses. SC.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23


,Dp NORFOLK, PoRTS-SSLsMs
EVWSy-TII. AND ALL REGULAR AssssE -;
l >TnI<t;S uN TIE JAMES NtNEH;-Ihe l,s,nSr las.
Aa4 c'''IT'0 @ II y SY l. Y 7 K,
CAPTAIN p. G. GlFFoRD, .oa
.,. her wharf ST Rockets for ne SHorc,namnm%Ir
place" "". 81 o'clock A. Nj. and returns on Tues
~ TTimrsdSys. and saturdays; . o,,-
a> arrive m NgE%k In 's asd to pcnt, SGa
>4Tte ,esve City Point FOR Petersburg on arri'
v-., ~ steamer. ..,,
fA'" FREIGHT
-.-e,yea TUESDAYS, InurSdays and a,,if Sa,mraaEis,
S ,o q r. NJ Tor rSnrinSi A%FiIS GriSnS" andngs ="
Gav and all regular landings on james
.- n, reasonable rates.
\" - ~, -, ,,ray-laudings must be prepaid.
f5rtt ''' l.. y. TATUM, Agent,
App! ~ Office steamers wharf.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

The attention Of the medical profession and Of
the puric generally Is called 10 the sale Of the
valuable MEDICAL LIBRARY and other personal
property Of the late DR.. LAWRENCE ROANE
WARISG, on Wednesday, November 2ith Sale 1T
his late Office on Franklin street, at II O'Clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

THE V1vANTosCopE.-Want Of space has
hitherto prevented rs from speaking before
Of this very fine exhibition as it has de-
served. The Messrs. Schuman, of this city.
its eetters-up, have achieved a splendid sue
cess, and they have in their hands an enter
prise which, if properly managed and en-.
couraged. should bring them fortune and
fame. The views arc all beautiful and as
natural aS though seen in open air. and the
scenes are all lifc-like. The effect of the
moving figures is also very remarkable. The
falling of snow is produced so naturally as
TO almost make one Shiver. The collection
of pictures and moving figures is altogether
very fine one. and we would advise all
who have not witnessed the vivantoScope to
avail themselves Of the opportunity now
presented.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23
Aitllmon1 Ilispatrk.
TUESDAY. ...NOVEMBER %, 1869

THE CIRCULATION OF THE "DISPATCH''
IS LARGER THAN THE COMBINED CIRCU-
LATIOS OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THIS CITY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

JETER PHILLIPS AGAIN REsPITED.-Go-
vernon Walker has extended the respite OF
Jeter" Phillips until Friday, January 18th,
1870, by which time the decision of the
United States Circuit Court in the case will
have been pronounced. Next Friday was
the day fixed for PhillipS's execution. This
gives him another sixty days lease of life.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

PERsoSAL.-Bishop Doggett left Rich
mond yesterday for Newbern, \. c., to
preside at the North Carolina Conference,
which commences its sessions tomorrow.
He will also preside at the Georgia Confer
once, ut Rome, on December Sth. and at the
Florida Conference, at Lake City, on the
10Th Of December.