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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

PORT OF RICHMOND. MARCH o, 1870.
ARRIVED. !!
Steamer John Sylvester. Clifford, Norfolk, mer.
chandise and passengers, l.. B. Tatum.
Steamer j. w. Everman, Hinckley, PhfladeI-
phia, merchandise, ". r. Porter. 7.--Ir
steamer Saratoga, Couch, New York, merchan-
disc and passengers, w. c. Dunham s. Co.
SAILED. 3. .
Steamer State Of Maryland, Travers, Baltt-
more, merchandise and passengers, Haryeys /
Williams.
Steamer Saratoga, Couch, New York, merchan-
disc and passengers, W. q. Dunbam u Go.
CLEARED.
Schooner A. F. Ames, Whittemore, New Or
leans, granite Crowell & Currie.
MEMORANDUM.
WEST POINT, VA, March S.-Arrived, steamer
Admiral Freeman. Baltimore, merchandise and
passengers, Richmond and York River Railroad
and sailed on return.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN THE RICHMOND PosT-0FFIoE MARCH
6.-Hon. Zeph. Turner, Mrs. Mary c. Dill
lard, Colonel H. Buckner, Major B. Ward
well, Richmond, Va; Mr.. A. ". Childs,
Buckingham Courthouse.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
EDESA EEGNAE.

NEWRURGH INSTITUTE, A FAM
~ LI SCHOOL FOR BDIS.-Locatlou of un-
elusieo beauty & ama htahrnlness: Ithor;Gugh1
tchool. Instructors able aud experienced. Dis
ctpine strict and efficient. For circulars. &C.,
address HENRY W. SILL: IL y. NJ,
f.. l8-dlm.sw"m NcMburph, n 7.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

Walking-canes and umbrellas, in great variety,
for sale low for cash at No. 1900 Main street. where
F.. B. SPENCE & Son, Merchant TailoPs, have q
full assortment Of cloths, cassimeres, vestings
and gent;emen's furnishing goods. Call early and
often at 1900 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

DESPITE THE COLD WEATHER, for the cheap
est and hes; coke, anthracite and bituminous coal
of all kinds and sizes, sawed split, and long wood
20 to Mr j. B. WATKINs's, I'LL Main street, near
he
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY,

On all public or prtuate sales Of Real Estate
made betoeer Tie Let V January and the 1st Of
year, out on all sales 6et,oeen the first day Of
July and the last day Of December the seller
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

Eep York Weekly, Ledger, Chimney Corner,
Leslie's Weekly, Earper's Weekly, Erery Satur-
cldv, Saturday Night, Trdnsatlantic, and all other
weekltcs and monthlies published. can be had 1t
ELLYsoy Il TAYLoH's news depot, next to Dfs-
match building.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

M. ELLYsoN & co. will insert advertisements 1t
the principal newspapers, in Virginia, North Caro-
lima, Tennessee, and the northern cities, at pub
lishers' rates. for cash. Apply at this ofaces
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

LAURA KEEsE.-This distinguished ar
tiste appears here tonight with splendid
stock company to begin an engagement Tor
the week. Tonight they will give Hunted
Down." a romantic drama by Boucicaultt,
which has had an unprecedented run all
over the country. Reserved seats may DC
obtained at West s. Johnston's. :.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

At Nineteenth and Cary and Seventh and Grace
streets, at PAGES. you can buy anthracite coal
at from 81 and IS to $3.50 for best per ton. Oak
and pine wood and Clover Hin coal cheap for cash
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

QUALIFIED.-Rev. Mr.. Ruffner, Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction elect, on yes
terday qualified and entered upon the duties
Of his Office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

JOHN F. SAUSDERs.-We announce this
morning the death of Mr.. John F. Saun-
ders. His many good traits Of character
and amiable disposition endeared him to a
large circle of friends and acquaintances.
His funeral will take place to-day from the
residence of his father, Mr.. D. J. Saun-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

DEATH OF Mr.. S1SToN.-Mr. Edward Sim
ton, so long and favorably known in our
city as one of our most prominent business
men, died. at his residence on Saturday, OF
consumption, in the ffty-fourth year of his
age. Mr.. Sinton was formerly an officer in
the Farmers Bank Of Virginia, afterwards
cashier of the Traders Bank, and more
recently cashier of the Banking and In
surance Company of Richmond. He was
faithful in all these positions.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

FIRE.-The alarm OF. FIRE Saturday after
noon was caused by the burning Of Q chin
ney on the corner of Broad and Twenty
seventh streets. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
80 PER DAY. % PR :!
SrCTSNUOD HOTEL,

80 PER DAY. % PR DAY.
GrOTSNOOD HOTEL,
= RICHMOND, VA.
The undersigned having leased this Tie only brs1-
cl. a. hotel located on Main street, and within
.3ra-e Of the capitol, post-o:fce, custom-house,
i,icatre and the great northern snd southern rail-
road depots res espectfuls Inform the punic that 1T
- NOW OPEN. II win be thoroughly renoYa.
t.a and refurnishcd 10 some extent.
This hotel s world-reno"neG ds the headguar.
,a-s Of Lila. President and Cabinet officers Of the
!a.e Confederscy. u also contains the historic
rooms OF Presidents Davis, johuSotl, AND Grant.
and Chief Justice Chase.
I'he travelling public are cordially invited n
make their home at the Spotswood, where 1hey
wiz find every comfort and delicacy thai tnls ano
other markets can supply.
Express and Telegr sph Office In the buildines
j. Nj. SUBLETT,
6. B. LUCK,
". B. BISHOP,
urs Propriators
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

ordered to be held in Alexandria in 1869.
This settled the question. ~.
Conference then adjourned until 9 o'clock
this morning, and, by former resolution,
the body was resolved into missionary
society. .a.--.-.. n :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

MARSHALL WARD.-A meeting of the
Conservatives of Marshall Ward will be
held this evening at y o'clock at Spring
aeld Hall.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

Go to ELLysoS i TAYLoR's news depot, mex
to Dispatch building, for weekly and daily papers
aud magazines. All the city dailies always on
hand. 81 !
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

HCsTINGs COURT, SATURDAY Judge
Bramhali.-The case of Preston Nuckles,
having occupied the attention of the court
since Friday morning, was disposed of late
Saturday evening by the jury rendering a
verdict of not guilty. General Wise and
Major Turner appeared for the prisoner.
Nolle prosequi entered in the case Of Lille
Bennett.
The following cases are set for trial in
this court to-day (Monday): j. J. Phelps,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

EyECUTIvE.-The Governor has appointed
William G.. Thompson notary public for
Rockinrhnm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

TIE LATE FIRE IN MISUNDERSTANDING
are pleased to learn that the fire of Thurs
day, though very damaging, will not be as
disastrous in its results as was at first sup
posed. The principal loss is in the picking
room-this room, with the machinery and
stock, being total wreck. The machinery
in the dressing room, below this, was da-
maged by water, as was that in the carding
and spinning room and the machine shop.
Building A, or No. ], on Hull street, is not
injured. The passage connecting buildings
A and B was badly burned. A number OF
hands are employed in cleaning up, and wc
are pleased to know that efforts are being
made for on early resumption.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
EOST AND FOUND.
s.Se&SS.

II lrGU WISH TO NEGOTIATE A
L LOAN On CITY REAL ESTATE. call M
+. u. NEW BEisS,
Real Estate 4 gent and nctioncer,
ia .1--lN No. lvlB ssin street.
" Iut HAVE MONEY UPON WHICH
/ InT DESIRE TO GET TIE BEST l&TE-
REST. sccurc.! Oh city rcd estate, cal on
l.. Is. NfWEUEN,
Real Estate Agent and .inc! loneer,
In lT-ly No. 1918 Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

THE ROSEBUD CONCERT,
FOR TIE BENEFIT or
,a THE MALE ORPHAN ASYLUM.
on MONDAY, March 7th, at Q O'Clock r. u, In
the eGRACE-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
A large and choice selection Of Sacred Seafl.
mental, Temperance, Humorous, and uescripufo
Solos, Duets, Quartettes. Choruscs, &C., y
ONE HUNDRED LITTLE CHILDREN
under twelve years Of age.
ADMISSION TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
Doors open att p. VI; Concert to commance ss
SP. M.
Tickets for sale at the bookstores OF Slarke d
ham, Ninth and Broad streets, and at the door on
the n ght Of the concert. .....,s.s :.
THE ROSEBUD SONGS for sale at srAEK1 D
RYLAND's s, sl5 Main street. NH 4-.F&MH~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

DOCKS AND sTATIONERY-JOHN
u b. WALSH, Hs Broad street tsaes ss pls:sSnrHH S5sH
TO inform tne PI9nn6S Rn6Ks Ias' AND M sTXTIoNERY In
ali its branches, which be Is prepared 20 scn q
yery low prices. Alsoa fine selection oI HanS
go. A call Is solicited. 49,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
a.sARDESG ASD D.ODGHNG.

DAY-BOARDlNG.-Scvcral day-board-
{ ers can obtain GOOD BOARD in 4 private
family by uppI, lug to Mrs. JAMES III. WAL
FORD. ca Eighteenth street near Broad
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07


FtscaIY Endins
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

HAIR-CUTTING, /,
ST sH ,ViSG, SRAMPgoISG, DYEINGs SenI
BATHING SALOON, basement or sns er's
nnlldine aboyo Iha post~olise, Richmond, Va
7s'se@ zt1-E ROBSON & SCOTT.
Hot. Cold aud Shower BATHS nc u hours. sin-
ole hath. h.TWESTY.FIrE CESTA or i've
Heas,s for ONE DOLL AR, ssH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

NOTICE TO OsHIPPEKS-as$s=ssrEgS
IN The boats OF the JAMES Rs -
YER AND KAEAWHA. CANAL CVMfANii
will leave the dock as usual promptly 90 - ~ On
Freight Ard tolls on goods FOR Eyrchbnrg anc
beyond collected on delivery, or ,gseps!d % tnt
option OF the shipper Every facility possible wiI
sumed to deliver down freight elsewhere than al
my ONCE on the Dock without special agreement.
paid. -, 80
aeii 1eIi' EDWARD DILLON. Agent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, MARCH 8, 1870.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. MARCH 7, 1870.
Sun rises 6.18 Moon sets. 10.
Sun sets ............ 5.H High tide. .. 8 o
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

T2OR PHILADELPHIA.-TheE E3neh
tain HIScKLEY. now lying at her berth In The
Dock, will receive freight for the above port LIE
THIS DAY (Monday the 1th instantly at II O'Clock
Freicht taken for Norfolk as moderate rates.
passage to Philadelphia including meals and
stateroom, SO. w. T. PORTER. Agent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

RcH Va.
Hesi"c'U"E "'A"'" H
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
SHIPPIN&.

TOR NEW YORK.-The ele- &FTk
u CANT steamship ISAAC BELL, Cap-sE&1A6Ssss
tain BOURNE, viii leave her whsrf ut Rocket9 en
TUESDAY, March 9th, at o clock a. Al. Ere1ghs
received until Monday night. Fare, sR; steer
age, go. For freight or passage apply 20
WILLIAM e. DUEHAM CO.,
NH 1T corner Eleventh and Hatn streets.
TOR BALTIMORE.-SteamerS SansI
Il PETERSBURG win leave her e =
Freght received ap to ea o'clock p. n. For freight
or pas'ass appiS i'i i HARyEYs & WILLIAMS,
mbz-lt " Agents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

TOR RENT. desirable BRICK &A
L DWELLING on the south side oi Mar 81
.Nsi street hct .cen smith and H.nry streets, With
tc,"u Tu 'TnS, SC.
FRA<IlS T. l>RFIL. E:ev'nth street
,rN5 81 between Slain and Bank.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
rDk ZEN a.

:, ~ " ,-ry.--l H ls'.'>->--.-.~----~.>~~~---~
T~On RENT. THAT DESlHABLEGS
l. and Ndmlrahlv.l"c@tcd FAMILY hE>l. ss;A
..r.,.- containing eight rooms Kitchen, stable,
fr wIth water Oh the premises. Possession IL
$780,. LYME ( ERDTHER,
',,rIr =. Auctiupccrs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

Rev. James Mitchell presented the re-
port on periodicals, favoring the intrcduc-
ton of the periodicals Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church into all the families of
the Conference. Adopted.
Rev. Dr.. Fuller was introduced by the
Bishop, and brought to the notice of Con-
ference the claims Of the Methodist Adro-
cate, published at Atlanta, Ga, of which
he is the editor.
The Conference then took recess until
half-past o'clock P. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07
WANTS.

r,~,NTED. immediately, 90 HANDS to
W - ON the connection railroad I'm MAN.
.rN.'',cr, kpplyt 10 HENRY SANnERS..
tht"t-' on the work.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

WANTED. CONFEDERATE STAMPS
" rf all ,.suominotinns, for which good
i''. j. r. MOTT,
.N-.A Box 4E.. Richmond. Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

ANTED y addt9nal ld,s NAL ss Mo9DSnT rS961 ,S s,r;
wv 40 N0Spsy next for West Point. Good
%ascs rad 4 Maih M and nSES csly es
BRAZEAL & CnTTRELL,
-, ~ rarv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

nor RENT, the STORE OH Broad a. ~
= sire: between Ninih and ivuth II PIC s-I
..,., occupied Dy i l.. Ryan 4 Go. rs 'D"!i,r
~t9... Win he FOR rent or "5th March. Apply T.
MANN ;. VALENTINE.
mt .-FNSWlm l-2> Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

ry-ANTED, a SITUATION AS MANA
" ,IrP or ,OyERSEER OF A FARM by n
N,,on,an " no Is familiar with and has prac;i-
sT"h,'rnSlcire ~. an Kinds of Engitsh farming
'N,"TNrl.ra,y!nc. and is not afraid OF work. He
a''" ,,ifc. no childrcn. Snc vii. make herself
noaScr. naS "a nv rsctil. Address ENGLlsiiMAN.c care
G''tt s..,,.h or aDplv to Mr. /. MICHAEL, at
:. 'IItsty's. corner OF Seventh and Main streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

-.NTEp, A GOOD COOK and q
W 'nrI.st-SgKVANT Must be uuucnm-
,,,.fts and como well recommended. Apply at
.t' % <tnctrrnth street. NH 1-ltf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

NTED.-A YOUNG MAN who has
" Ind several Years experience at BOON
tt..l'l SC In his city desires 4 situation which
,~r.,4i~r his attcption four or ave hours In the
.,t.t Address ACCnJ&TAST,
'|# ~r care Di&yC.rh Office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-07

INTEp IMMEpI 4 YOUNG
" NAN in n GROCERY and CoMMISS1OS
7,r-.1< I~>-ruc Who can influence trade. Best or
r,,s,~rrc, required. Address BcS 42G
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05

WIN. B. Aston is declared by those who
ought to know, to represent $4,000, 900
A. T. Stewart, $40,000000; Cornelius
Vanderbilt, $30,00O,0O0; Daniel Drew,
100000; George Law, 100000
August Belmont, $5,OOe,oO0; S. N. Pike
47,000,000 James Fisk, Jr., $4,000, 900
James Lennoy, $5,000,000; VIM. NJ
Tweed, $5,e0Co00.
The largest farm in England consists
Of 5000 acres, and belongs to man with
the Yankee name of Samuel Jones. In
its cultivation he follows tn. -four
course" system The whole extent oftbe
farm being divided into four great crops
$50 acres of wheat, $50 to barley and
oats, $50 to seeds, beans, peas, &C., and
$50 to roots. His live stock il valued as
follows: Sheep $4,000, horses $4,000,
bullocks $4,000, pigs $3.50 The oil
cake and corn purchased annually
amounts to $4,000, and artificial fertili-
zers about $4,000. The entire cost of ma
nure, in various forms used, annually
costs, about $4,000. Sheep are claimed
as the most profitable stock he keeps,
from which are realized about $4,000 q
year. His income from the whole farm,
though not stated, can be little less than
$4,000 per annum.
Manly self-reliance may be cultivated
in youth.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05
POETRY.
For the Telegram
Air Castles.


How perfect the building. the fabric how fair
OF the wonderful houses, the . castles in air
How in them are woven and through them arr
wrought.
The purest of loving, the richest of thoughts
Our hearts will not have it they re fabulous things
Which breath of the morning can bear on its
wings,
They're real and substantial the essence of life,
The vain and the feeting, il actual strife.
The hearts purest worship the SOULS fullest trust,
May have for their object, creature of dust
Unveiled in the presence CT loves brightest ray.
It sinks TO its level, and crumbles away.
The fairer creation that robed II in light
Will liDger forever, untouched by the blight.
The saints and the sages, whose thoughts we re-
we're,
May bear unknown faces and yet be as dear:
For in that charmed Ealace, -" castle in air.
In sweetest communion their soul life we share
Iifes fate and its chances may cast far apart
VIE friends who are truest and nearest in heart;
But that truth and nearness not worlds can divide
In the fair upper "realIn" they are still eide by
side
In thought and in feeling they b,issfuly meet,
And lite and it's burdens are henceforth more
sweet.
Yet more-the Death Angel upoE his cold breast
Bears away the dear treasures we've pillowed to
rest
Yet Love IN its anguish will not be alone,
But fording the - River" cries ever my own
IA. B.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05
America Free I!
by GEORGE w. ELLIOTT.

on, Liberty whose hallowed name
The froward world hath Knocked so long,
whose smothered rage and crimson shame
Bore witness to thy cruel wrong;
Behold, where late q chattel stood
With woful look and weary hands.
And back all SCARED with Gears and blood.
proud enfranchised sovereign stands
Where heavy lash and CALLING chain
Henceforth shall hiss and clank in vain
Rwset spirit of the olden time.
When honor, wealth and battle-blade.
With devotion all sublime,
Against sppression's curse were weighed
Give welcome to the march Of Truth,
with laurels DER her pathway cast;
The prize that neryed the nations youth
Securely in her hands at last
Her heralds shouting TO the morn,
"An men are free and equal borni
America the Stripes and Stars
No more shall hold thy sin aAame-
Sad streaks OF gore the rosy bars,
The stars thy night OF sullied fame
But, sanctihed In sacred fight,
VIII evermore q symbol be
Of Wrongs great overthrow by Right
The beaute0us banner Of the free,
whose dyes will prove, as now unfurled,
A beacon bright for all the world
March 81, ITO.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-05-05
A Little Goosey.

The following exquistely simple verses, from
be pen OF an unknown" will touch the heart o
very father and mother.
The chill November day was done,
The working world home faling;
The wind came roaring through the streets
And set the gas-lights flarlng;
And hopelessly and aimlessly
The scared old leaves were flying;
When, mingled with the soughing wind,
heard a small voice crying
And shivering on the corner stood
child offour or over;
No cloak nor h her small, soft arms
And wind.blown curls TO cover
Ter implied face was stained with tears:
Her round blue eyes ran over;
She cherished in her wee cold hand,
bunch of faded clover.
And one hand round her treasure, while
She slipped In mine the other;
Half scared, half confidential said,
'.Oh please, want my mother"
TTell me your street and number, pet;
Don't cry. I'll take you to it,
She answered, sobbing, :" forget;
The organ made me dot.
-. He came and played at Milly's steps;
The monkey took the money,
And so l followed down the street,
The monkey was so funny.
I've walked about hundred hours,
From one street to another;
The money 3 gone, I've spoiled my flowers
Oh please, want my mother"
Il But what's your mothers name, and what
The street? now think q minute"
NV mothers name is mamma dear
The street, can't begin it,"
"But what is strange about the house,
Or new, not like the others?"
Il guess you mean my trundle-bed,
Mine and my little brothers.
"Oh, deari 1 ought to be at home
To help him say his prayers
He's such baby. he forgets,
And we are both such players
And there's har between to keep
From pitching on each other,
For Harry rolls when he's asleep;
Oh, dear l want my mother"
The sky grew stormy; people passed
All mufied, homeward farlng
You'll have to spend the mig hit with me-
said, at last. despairing.
l tied kerchief round her neck
''What ribbons this. my blossom?'
"Why don't you know - she smiling asked
And drew 1t from her bosom.
A card with number. street and name.
My eyes. astonished, met IT,;
For said the little one, "you see
l might some time forget It;
And so l wear the little thing
That tells you all about it;
For mother says she's very sure
would get lost without It,"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-09
GOVERNOR SEWARD.
The NObIest Act of His Life.

Recently Senator Carpenter, of Wisconsin,
delivered an eXtemporaneous address before the
graduating class of the Columbia Law College
at Washington, from which we take the fol-
lowing eloquent allusion to half-forgotten
incident in Governor Stewards career. Mr.
Carpenter said:-
And yet the profession has its rewards
Heaven is above all yet. There sits Judge" +"
whose appreciation is the lawyers highest
reward. And even in this world the profession
has its rewards. who would think of weighing
gold against tears of gratitude, tricllling down
the cheek of poverty, rescued by your ability
your courage, and your fidelity from unmerited
DOOM You al remember how Mr., Seward
while at the bar, without fee or reward, and
Drawing the uproar of popular clamor defended
negro against the charge of murder on the plea of
insanity, which, in the popular belief, was q
talsehood, although the fact was subsequently
verified by the death of the negro in an insane
asylum. This was years ago-prior to the thr-
teenth, the fourteenth, and the fifteenth amend
ments to the Constituton-and before the negro
became an object of national justice and politi-
cal affection. Mr. Seward has since passed
through an eventful and illustrious career of
public life, during which he has sounded all
the depths and shoals of homer" and has
finally retired TO Auburn to collect his
thoughts and compose his soul before leaving
career beyond the celestial gates. And me-
thinks as he sits in that tranquil retreat look
ing out upon the uneasy and stormy world,
where ''reStless mediocrity is rising to the sur
face to-day to sink out of sight tomorrow, and
looking back over the incidents of his busy life,
he would not exchange the recollection, the
consciousness of duty performed in rescuing
this unfortunate individual of degraded race,
smitten with mental malady, and in peril of the
prejudice, the passions the rage of the popu-
lace, more fearful than maladies, for the largest
fee he ever received or for the memory of the
prOudest achievement of his political life.