The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-19

Scene-Orange, N. j.: A stranger desired
TO 90 to the mountain, but was nonplusSed
mt finding no conveyance at hand. In his
dilemma, short, thick-set man offered him
seat in his carriage, which was eagerly
accented. The occupant OF the carriage
was polite, and pointed out the beauties OF
the region. He seemed to have the faculty
OF drawing men out rather than OF commu-
nicating. "General Mcclellan lives in this
neighborbood, believe" said the visitor.
"He does. He has small home on the
mountain The drive was extended. The
courteous gentleman seemed to have many
acquaintances. Nearly every passcr. on foot
or in carnage. lifted his hat. Public men
were talked OF. The stranger was about to
ask about the 'sGeneral," and he now won
ders that he did not. The coach pulled up
at an elegant mansion, and the gentleman
said: sThis is General McClelan's house;
won't you walk in 2" land this is Gov
ernor Mcclellan, presumc,' said the
stranger. cat your service" was the re-
spouse.
There was picnic party last week in
Winchester ILL.,, and the hampers had been
generously filled. When the hour for the
al fresco dinner drew near the tables were
spread and the banquet was prepared.
When the napkins were unfolded and the
coffee was steaming horde Of tramps sud.
denly appeared from ambush, where they
had secreted themselves no one knew when,
and without apology or delay seized upon
the viands, bolted the lunch, and drained
the co1ee-pots. They passed over that lunch
table with the fell energy OF Rocky-Moun-
tain grasshoppers. The men among the
picnic party were overwhelmed by supe-
rior numbers and compelled to stand by
while the good things which the thrifty
Mary OF the Deat-handed Philis had made
disappeared down the threats OF the ma
RAIDERS. The women and children tainted
and screamed, and CONSERVATION reigned.
The tramps dined very heartily and march
ed off in triumph, leaving their hosts to
such gastronomic reYeries as empty sto-
machs might inspire.
A man named Butler recently went to a
London land sale and bought e34 900 worth
OF real estate. Being asked for the usual
10 per cent. deposit, he said he had not his
with him, but wrote an order
for 400 on q .well-known firm Of corn
factors. He had no authority to do so, and
auctioneers were G400. out by expenses,
besides having the property left OH their
hands, they prosecuted him for fraud.
Butler contended. that he had no intention
to defraud, and, further, that by his bidding
be had "raised the price OF the property
sold $4,000 or E4,000," so that the auction
eer and the vendor were benefited instead
Of injured by what he had DONE" TIE
Jury adopted this view and acquitted him.
The Boston Traveller says that when the
officials OF the Andover Seminary received
from an unknown man in Philadelphia
draft for $40, 900 on u New YORK bank they
supposed that somebody was hoaXing them.
They made inquiries in business circles in
Boston, and could learn OF no such man.
rhey searched the Philadelphia directory
ind could not find his name. They ven
5ured to send the draft to the New York
bank, and it was cashed at once, to their
surprise. The donor had never been stu.
dent Of AndoYer, and even now little is.
known OF him beyond his name, and that
be is an old man. We wish the unknown
would Gull round and see lis. We went
keep him long. Well Just remark, 90 And
over. Bulletin.
Never fear, young man; never falter.
Press forward with living courage burning
in your heart; " there's room at the top,
No. 2S30, five stories beyond the elevator,
right under the tin roof, thermometer 1899
IN a cool place, no tire.escape; no bell, no
water in the pitcher, only one towel and no
soap. and the only window in the room
opening into q dark hall. Yes, young man,
here's always room at the top, and the dust.
es sou are and the more weary and travel
worm sou look the more absolutely certain
the clerk 70 send YOU there. Burlington
aaeteeye.