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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-15
RICHMOND. VA, January l. 1881.
CPECIAL NOTICE. ~Uf

On account Of ice In the river no FkFIGIiT will
ne received ut The RICHMOND. SMlTHF1FLD
AND HAMPTON STEAMBOAT COMPANf'S
wharf until further nOice.
g. y GRIEtI 4 sPRATLEY. AGENTS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-15
Business Troubles
ST. LOUIS FAILURES.


ST. LOUIS, January l4.-"tc livestock
firm OF Jackson, Hickman Il
Co. failed yesterday. Liabilities estimated
at $4,000.
Tue Cnetver Il Bnrchard Cutlery Com
panv have made an assignment OF nominal
debts amounting to 100000 and paid in
$50. 900.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-15
DJSSOTUTION OF CO-PARTNER-
hotels.
THE HYGEIA HOTEL,

THE HYGEIA HOTEL,
OLD PctNr COMFORT, VA.
SITUATED ONE HUNDRED YARDS FROM ree9
MoSR0R<
OPEN ALL THE YEAR
EQUAL TO any hotel In the United ststes ~ Sunn-
mer Resort or co,d-weziher saBltArium. For cir.
GUITAR describing hyxien.c ADVANTAGES. terms. 90.
an 40 fv PHop aIis pronr,sscv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-15

heath or TWO LADIES-UNwRiTrEN POETRY
LFCTURh OF CAPTAIN DETERMINATIONS
IL BUSINESS-LApY CLtkKS-1HE RISE IN
REAL fSTATE-WEATHER.
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BALTIMORE, January l4.-Nirsinia 6's. old. 8
bid: az ferred. 10 asked: cOnsOls, 1913; p1st-du
coupon, 81; new l0-40's, 494; lO-l0's' cou
non. OIL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-15
Washington.

\ NEW SALARY BILL FoR FX-PRkSiDbNTs-
RICHMOND AND SOUTHWESTERN RAlLRoAD-
SENATORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN
UNITED STATES COURTS-PERs0NAL AND
OTHER MATTERS
National Republican., 1881-11-26
THE HERO OF 1881.
BY J. INQO.

The campaign that has just closed has
and child who favors the downfall of birds. AS a
slayer ofpigeons Captain Blunderbuss Is the cham
pion of the world, He is an American; we. as
civilized, Christian Nation should feel proud of
this hero for the honors he has conferred upon us,
and appearances are that we 80 feel The grand
achievements Of this able bodied chiefiain have
been witnessed by thousands of the fair and brave
Of our land of tho free, &c. And our youth have
been SO inspired by the achievements of Captain
Blunderbuss aud the glowing accounts of his fame
that no cowardly bird dare say a word in their
presence. attended, as u soul felt admirer Cap
tain BlunderbusS' last battle with the birds
Youth. beauty, and valor were there. All felt se-
cure In the presence of their chief The captain
did not fight with the pigeons. They were smote
like tho colored voters OF Mississippi. The
captain ordered his lieutenants to put ex-
eetly one ounce of powder. and 1909
piece; no more, no less. When rebel pigeon was
released. IL fought cravenly TO be let alone but IL
fought against true metal. II the captain missed,
which was only once out of hundred Shots the
privatcs opened with howitzers arranged to cover
800 degrees above ground One pigeon said that 1t
was not mad mt any one, and had no wish to pro-
long the ight but II took occasion to tell the cap.
tain that 1t paid as much taxes to carry on this
Government rs ho did, and IL died with tho
truth--that is, the falsehood--on Its lips. Theday
amer the victory large number of boys went over
the field and picked up 1919 pounds of shot and
half q pound of feathers, They all want to be Cap
tain BlunderbusseS. The scenes Of the battle field
cast u broader and deeper impression on their
plant intelects than touching Sunday school
romance. on, parents, encourage your children
to initiate our herol Buy them shot-guns, and IL
you cannot get shot-guns for them, buy them
toy pistols, and give them opportunities TO suggest
some loity sentiment that may bo stuck on their
tOinDStOnes,
National Republican., 1881-11-26
saloon EsIaaes,e.

Some sayant of the saloops has com.
piled the following catalogue OF alcoholic pass.
words
NewJoBey-" Well. here we go" l"-and they gen.
orally do.
New York-"My regards"
California" Howl"
Indiana" Here's to u.s."
Washington" Here we Co."
Mexico" la selud de u" (Your healthy
Illlnols-"An0ther nail In the coffin"
Ohio" hope see you wen, SIR"
Kentucky-"Ti Time"
Maine" Take 1t sly"
Boston-" To the club"
Wisconsin," Here's looking at you"
Virginia" Here's hoping"
Pennsylvania" Here's TO the old grudge"
North Carolina" Here's all the hair or your
head"
Nevada" Here we Jolt"
When playing for drinks" Better luck next
time"
Miscellaneous Boys, whatll you haye2"
Lets go and take a ball."
"Name yer pizen."
"Gentlemen, please name your beverage.
"Gentlemen, will you Join me?"
swell, how will you take it2"
"Gimme some OF the old stuff"
~ gin fzz II you please"
"Whisky Or you can spare w."
"Let US go and shed tear"
fIIere's another LUCK"
Beer all the time-nothing but beer"
'Glve It TO me straight"
"Good-by."- Virginia Cay Chronicle.
National Republican., 1881-11-26
Tine Adynntnqe or neine N noy.

At the closing of the Railway IN. J.)
Grammar School, Adolph Jacobs. aged thirteen
years. composed and read the following compost.
ton on "The Advantage of Being a Boy" "A boy
is generally born when he is very young. and gets
to be man before his mother. boy Is not so
skittish as girl. He takes mouse, which would
scare his sister halfto death. and ties string to
It's tail and swings 1t over his head. Then he is in
his glory. and laughs at his sister, who is looking
for a knot-hole to hide I'm. He wears no lace bibs
or oorsets pettcoats skirts. boy possesses ten
times more cheek than girl, but, If he ever does
any mischief he owns up to IL with bright. smil-
ing face. Girls great deal Of trouble to their
parents, who have to keep them until somebody
falls In love with them and marres them. Not so
with the boy-he takes care Of tho horses works
IN the mine. and raises cabin. All that girls do
for exercise is to make dolls cemises and crochet
work, while the boy, the spark of mankind, Is put
ting up some job to play on his teacher or playing
the glorious game of baseball. Hurrah then, for
the boys. They are the standard bearers of the
worldp
National Republican., 1881-11-26
DpOpped.

He came into the sanctum with his hat
in his hand, and. noticing that the editors were
all very busy, he drew upa chair to the side of
the busiest one aud squared himself for conf
Dental chat
al suppose you have lots of things to bother
you" he began.
PLENTY" said the scribe, as his pencil few over
the paper, writing squib about the big hats.
"say what this bouncing machine you talk
about in the paper once In a whlle2"
The editor frightened up, and with kindly
smile, asked, "woud you like to sec 1t workT
"You bet would"
"Then sit still and keep your eye on the book.
case"
Sonly the editor reached forward and touched
the electric spring. Noiselessly the trap opened
and the inquisitiye fraud dropped into the lime.
hole. Poor fellow The never lived long enough TO
National Republican., 1881-11-26
DIsappoIn,ment and nl.cAmaIl.

When Adelaide Nelson died it was
found that large wealth was the result OF her
efforts on the stage. AS she had right to 10, she
made will and she had another and un
doubled right TO do, she selected those among
whom she chose to distribute her wealth. 1t
seemed u little strange that she should leave the
greater part to Admiral Carr Glyn. who was al.
ready burdened with wealth. There were many
who thought they too ought to have been remem-
bcred aud indulged in many expressions showing
their decided dsdpprobation. AS there are actors
nished, IL was easy TO have Hing aud regard the
whole class IA no better than they should be-. The
result of ono of these performances has lust been
reached In the English courts. Mr.. Clement
Scott Is dramatic critic OF the DGgy Telegraph. He
Is also the proprietor aud editor of u
monthly magazine, entitled the Theatre.
Mr. Sampson is proprietor aud publisher OF the
Referee, Sunday paper. Mr.. Scott sued Air. samp-
SON for libel, und produces lnpcr in which IL a
statement that "a theatrical critic whose name had
not been mentioned in the will hal called upon
Admiral Carr Glyn, and hinted at u great many
terrb things that might and could be said about
Miss Nelson. and that he felt very hurt thut he
thing Objectionable, but &c., &C." and would take
$500 ana hush up. These "Scs.," with some other
things, played the mischief At tho trial Mr.. Scott
admitted having received GOO from tie Admiral
but 1t was u loan, and he was paying per cent.
for IL. In this he was cUrrOboraled by the Admiral
The Admiral made no secret of his long and cl SO
intimacy with the actress, aud asserted, with
Mr. Scott was "enirely matter of his love of art
and per cent" After occupying the attention Ol
the court for two days the trial closed, with
verdict for the plaintiff In fl,b00
National Republican., 1881-11-26
Whlpping In Cnnndn.

A creature in Canada, having more of
the brute in him than man. had assaulted a young
girl with villainous intent and left her in most
pltabe condition. AS q result of his little game
he was sentenced to one year and 800 days in
prison, and to make an intimate acquaintance
with what has sometimes been considered ~
rapidly becoming a thing NJ tho past-to wit, the
cat % nine tails. "Forty- eight lashes, twenty
end of six months" His siutruduction TO the first
reception given by Miss Pussy with the nine.
caudal- -appcndages was made few days since.
lowed III she writhed in his strong grasp, he
wrlthed and shrieked with u well deserved agony,
aud the twenty fourth greeting which Miss Pussy
gave him will be remembered as long as he lives.
His whole conduct throughout his entire punish
ment showed his guards what II cowardly ruiiian
axa nd
National Republican., 1881-11-26
A Mornel Tro,tnr.

f. L. Haight, of 1862 Sullivan street, New
York. is interested in steer OF alleged phenom-
enal powers. The steer is In Pennsylvania, but
Mr.. Haight doesn't care to say exactly In what
part of the State. because some speculator might
get at the steer and reap harvest. g He Is what
you might call n remarkable ANIMAL" said Mr..
Haight, and was born to trOt. When he was u
little calf. instead of jumping ana gambOling on
the green ike other calves he would set his head
and spin oil on square trOt Tor quurter-strctch
This created some comment, because tho little
Turk would make big time, aud he was encour-
aged. He Is only three years old now, and as
gentle ms q lamb but he can pull sulky over u
mile of soft road In four minutes, aud Just get
warmed up at that. His name Is Novelty boy, and
he is strong on u threc-mile trt. He's got big
speed In him, and II can be brought outby straight
thinning" Mr. Hnight then produced Il photo.
graph of Novelty Boy, standing between the shafts
of light racing sulky, looking very sleepy in tho
of eye, His i0relegs are very short and his back
long, but tho under part Of his body curves up,
giving him Il greyhound build. He Is driven IN Il
light racing harness, with collar that opens ut
the lower end. He Is sIeered with case by two
reins attached TO the base OF his horns. Novelty
Boy is pure white, with amber horns.-New York
O1l
National Republican., 1881-11-26
CLARA LoursE,s nerRornrp.
Another woman said 90 ne In the Case
A Curious Complication.

Clara Louise Kellogg has evidently got
into All embarrassing situation by permitting her
self to wander away from the maternal apron
strings. Her engagement Of marriage to u
wealthy Mfr. whitney. OF Philadelphia, was re-
Gently announced and the Philadelphia Times
weaves something OF sketch out OF the
affair. 1t appears that Whitney has been once
married. but what became OF wife Is not
disclosed, aud in 1871 event to Europe just for
pleasure, ohaperoning companion named Mrs
Fanshaw, with whom HIS name had been con-
ncoted before" lie met Miss Kellogg at Saratoga
last summer Gin the mingled CLEAN and shadows
nfthe United States Hotel" and they "wandcred
In sequestcrcd walks and drank from the same
cup the sparkling waters IN Congress Park, and
SO on; aud then later at the Clarendon Hotel,
marriage was formed. Soon ailer Clara went to
Chicago. Whitney following, and they travelled to.
gethcr TO Cleveland and back. II was in Chicago
that Clara told Mrs. Aver, n mutual friend. that
II was little embarrassing to have her betruthed
travelling with her and stopping N the same holcl,
as she had left her mother In New York" Clara
Is but thirty -niue and looks ~ her mother for pro-
when MH. Fanshaw, already luded
to. put In an appearance by proxy in
the person ofa Pinkerton detective, who Is snid To
have been discovered "shndowing the AfItctionate
pair" This is the first the fair cantutrice had
heard Of another woman In the case" aud ex.
plantations are supposed 70 have been In order.
sun II Is said that the marriage engagements still
Oh and that the wedding will take place this
month or very soon. Girls In the nelghborhood of
experience aud never travel without nIothery
escort as a safe and friendly guide.
National Republican., 1881-11-26
Cut,ing a sica,n-hip In Two.

The Campana, an iron steamship, built
in Glasgow. Scotland. in 1873 has been bought by
a firm IN Toronto for business on the great lakes
Her length is 25i feet, aud in order to get her
through the Lachine Canal her owner caused her
to be cut in two. The sections were then mounted
on pontoons and ferrled through, On being
put together again she gathered UP her
pretty form and went through the water
like a duck. She Is built entirely OF iron,
In the most substantial style, and can carry
class passengers, aud at the same time load up
sixty thousand bushels Of grain. To accomplish
such feat as cutting an iron steamer of her d.
mensious in two and putting her together again
Is kind Of steamship surgery somewhat rare
but then those Canadians are exceedingly smart,
aud they want 10 show us what they can DO before
thew aDnly fur anucxatiOn,
National Republican., 1881-11-26
A cnriou. Literary cnnar.,.

"W. ii. b." writes to the editor of The
REPUBLICAN, A few days ago received curl.
Gus old pamphlet with the following titlc
Tho Religion of the sun: Pusihumous Poem
OF Thomas Paine. Philadelphia, lS2G.
The style OF the poem l found SO utterly un-
like any Of Paine's acknowledged works-so hyurr.
bollc aud GInta,tical-that I at once pronounced
II canard. But seeing that 1t was copyn Ltcd
by Samuel lorkc Alice, whose Initials were a,sO
sgned to the preface. | ventured to address note
TO Mr.. $. Yorkc AtLee. OF this city, whom knew
only by reputation, stating my conviction as above
and asking whnt he had to say about II. Hisnn.
swer was as follows:
You are right "The Religion Of tho Sun " WINS
not written by Paine. Its author was the late Co.
lumbms G. Conweil, OF Philadelphia, a gentleman
otbriliant acnsa and very fond of practical Jokes.
Some newspaper had stated that Paine had sub.
mitted for criticism poem of his 10 Mr. Jefferson
who had recently deceased ana IL was supposed
that In the examination of Mr.. Jefiefson's papers
by his executors the poem might he found. On
this hint Mr. Conwell let loose his fancy and pro.
duced The Religion of the sun" Az Mr.. Conwell
was an intimate associate OF mine was In tho
secret as was also the late Mr. Morris editor Of the
Philadephia dbtlpi, and consultation was had
n regard 70 the ways aud 'means of pub
lcation. At that time the press was not
SO Tree as II Is now, and not q book
seller nor printer would run the risk of public
odium: The name of Paine stopped oil ncgutia-
ton Under these circumstances we resolved to
put II into the market ourselves. MIR. COnwell,
however, being the nephew of the Romnn Catholic
bishop af Philadephia. could not stand the hazard
OF his unclcs dispeasure, and Mr. Morris feared
for the we'll being OF his Aibain III this crisis l.
with all the heedlessness OF q youth of sixteen,
assumed the responsibility and issued the book
under my name. ! thought until the receipt OF
your note that held the only copy eXtapt, and
am glad that you have offered me this opportunity
ior an explanation. s. Y0RKE ATLEE
National Republican., 1881-11-26
Quite Too Too.

Mr.. Perfectly Stunning was escorting
one OF Asylum Hills "banquets of beauty home
yesterday afternoon, and after he had fired pati.
tudes Of sweet nothings at her without eiiciung
which would indicate lurking trace OF the ideal
izsIton of the undchnable in her system as Gros.
venor, in Patience" would say, the thought to
soidiiy himself with her by final burst Of sthe.
cism occurred to him. "Yes, I'm quite pleased
with you (; In fact, think you are quite too too"
This was too much for the petiilent young miss,
Just In her long dress, and with look of disdain
at her consort, she murmured. ms she ran up the
sonny, ! ain't seventeen yet So you had better
trot back to your old Rocky Hill Kindergarten r.
This was what might be called Florentne four
teenth century shake for tho college Bunthorne.-
.EIclnD0c
National Republican., 1881-11-26
A JoI.e Eud. I'm Den,b.

Amelia Pohl, Gloye-maker, forty years
Id and hunchbacked. committed suicide nc st.
ouis by taking paris green. The cause Of the
plcide was curious, Those who worked with her
old her young German was in love with her.
md he. as Joke, pretended to have an affection
her. Size Lecrmo paSionaley fond OF The
,ung man. and her affection became source Oi
erriment to her fellow.workes. A day or two
30 she nsked him II he would not marry her, lie
.old her no. She WAS too old aud deformed. aud
that he did not care for her. She was awakened
from her dream, became depressed bought paris
green, and ended her He, leaving three unsigned
notes complaining OF nor lot.
National Republican., 1881-11-26
1T HAPPENED so,

II chanced, they say. upon day,
A furlong from the town.
That She was stroui Cup he way
AS he was strolllng uVon;
She hummlng low. as might be 80,
ditiy sweet and snall
He whistling loud a tune you know,
That had no tune Mt all
II happened 80 precisely so,
AS nil their friends nd neighbcrs know.
Next day Ia that twas common chat,
Admit n no debate,
bonnet close beside hot
Was sitting on gate.
month, not more. had hustled DER,
when, Drawing nod and smile
One blushlng soul came through the door
Where two went up the aisle.
II happened no, precisely so,
As all their friends and neighbors know.
-from "The Siren and ms Sucker" by Charles Fran
els adams
National Republican., 1881-11-26
CnnccIlng I,ostne..s,n,nps,

The peculation, as well as speculation,
In postage stamps INDUCED in by various em-
ployees of firms has led TO a request which Is likely
TO take tangible form-to allow firms and corpora
tions, or any one using large numbers Of stamps,
10 cancel them themselves. 1t Is suggested that
the stamp be perforated with the initial letter or
some monogram Such procedure will not reach
the evil. The perforated stamp can be stolen and
office cannot tell. A letter Is maiod-it may be In
an envelope bearing the name of the firm &C.
and this may have been appropriated" by a
thleving employee. The oanceling of the stamp
will not reach the evil, much less cure It,
National Republican., 1881-11-26
ThnrIa,r Mrra on DrInk.,

When was printer, in my earlier
days, l was an abstainer from all beverages sup
posed 10 be Intoxicating. even from beer. This
WAS not because l regarded total abstinence as u
virtue. but because had no taste for drink.
used to see my iellOw.workmen take their beer
and never thought 1t my business TO find fault
with them because they liked II and didn't. In
later years became MI invelerate smoker. and
the caricatuTes Of me always represented me with
a big cigar IN my mouth. never used tobacco in
any other form. About twelve years ago had u
spell OF Sickness and when was getting well my
physician advised me TO leave OH smoking.
have not smoked since. In fllct, have fet no de.
sire for tobnecO since For u number of years 1
have taken u little wine WITH my dinner.
National Republican., 1881-11-26
A VVonderrul Cuae.

This story comes from Battle Creek,
Mich Mrs. Henry Ingham, who had not taken a
mouthfil OF food during the past fourteen months.
now has a fair chance for recovery. Paralysis of
thostomach was caused by anervous shock, and for
more than year she has been sustained BY injeo-
tlons and baths, During this time her weight has
been reduced from l75 TO 10 pounds. Her physi-
clans gave her up some time ago, aud her death
was thought TO be inevitable Amutunl insurance
company, Of which she was member, prepaid her
policy OF 500 10 meet the needs of her family A
few days ago, however, her stomach recovered ap-
paronlly, and retained small amount OF food taken
through the mouth
National Republican., 1881-11-26
Distinctions without a difference.

An exchange dryly observes that u
mechanic In search of work is "out OF job" n
clerk in tho same predcament Is "disengaRcd,"
and professional man similarly placed Is tat
leisure" The mechanic "gots work." the clerk
"connects himself with some establishment" and
the professional man "resumes practice" This
rule holds good In some other things besides ems
ployment. When one OF the "upper ten" has a
high time over night, II is said the next day that
he was "slightly elevated" The middle society
man, under similar circumstances, was "litle
intoxicated;" but the laborng man was "beastly
drunk
National Republican., 1881-11-26
aInnasrlnr Onr Nnux.

The London Standard in O leading
article says that the news of the relations
between America and Chill cannot be read with
out feeling OF uneaslness, and adds that IL SEQ
retary Blaine's policy IL to be that OF
President Arthur. Just at the moment
when the political horizon seems to be clear the
Amer leans are entering upon q career OF foreign
adventure, from which grave consequences
must be apprehended. IL continues as fol-
lows! In tue meantime America eau
not stir even II inclined 70 resenta slight. Tho
American navy not phantom feet. would GER
tainly find II difficult TO compete successfully with
the Chi!ian feet
National Republican., 1881-11-26
the President,. sIeenInr n,ou

The room at the White House which
President Arthur has selected as sleeping. room
Is that in which President Taylor aud william,
the little son Of President Lincoln died. The
Prince of Wales once slept IN 1t, us did General
Burnside on the night he was given command Of
the Army of the Potomac. TWAS for several years
occupied by Miss Nellie Grant The new furniture
for The room VIII be selected by Mr., John Roblu-
SON a well-known New York comedian, whose
judgment In selecting aud arranging furniture Is
said TO be phenomeual
National Republican., 1881-11-26
l,nsfnn CuIchnu.

When the Culture girls, of Boston, came
home not long ago I'm q vessel OF the "Kunard T"
line they were very talkGtive. inquisityc, and
curious, and pestered the captain almost tn death.
One day the eldest Culture sought the engineer
and questioned him: "How many revolutions, Mr..
Engineer she began, docs the propeller achieve
within the period of n minuteg' "Oh," said he,
"about thousand" Indeed" exclaimed Miss
Sarah Annex Emerson Culture, "why. you fill
me with astonlshmcntr' "I thought / would, ~
said the engineer. "well. now tell me-" she per-
sisted. what is the capacity-tho legitimate,
bona Jide ability-of the boilers as compared dis
passionately and shorn OF prejudice with those
with which our American river and lake steamers
arc ordinarily provided2' 81 give It up, Miss, -
he said. "what |" said the elder Culture girl. is
It possible you cannot tell what tho boilers can
doY" "Yes, I CAM" he angrily answered, while
he walked away, "they can burst and blow us all
TO perditionp That same night Miss Sarah An
mex Emerson Culture wrote In her diary the fol-
lowing: "" Find the subordinate officials
of the steamers averse to imparling truthful in
formation associated with the mechanical depart.
ment. which aversion is unqueslionably due 10
ignorance."-Nea0 York Evening Mail