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Year: 1871

sachusetts, was'sseph Dudley, OF Mas
his workmen, he took fending some Of
bodied Indian, who, half nakt,Rn able
come and look on, as pastime, to SO.
the men work. The Governor took oc
casion one day to ask him why he did
not work, and get some clothes where
with to cove himself The Indian an,
swered 10y asking him why he did not
work. The Governor, pointing with his
finger to his head, said, II work head
work, aud so have no need to wotls
with my hantls as you should.' The
Indian then said he would work if any
one would employ him. The Governor
told him he vented calf killed, and
that if he would 60 and do it, he would
give him shilling. He accepted the
offer, and went Immediately and killed
the calf, and then went sauntering about
as before. The Governor, on observing
what he had done, asked him VIII. he
did not dress the calf before he left it
The Indian answered, no. no, Coponoh;
that was not the bargain; was to have
shilling for killing him. Am he no
dead, Coponoh" (Governor). The Gov>
ernor seeing himself thus outwitted,
told him to dress it, and he would give
him another shilling.


This done, and in possession Of two
shillings, the Indian goes directly to a
grog shop for rum. After short stay
he returned to the Governor, and told
him he had given him a bad shilling
piece, and resented brass one TO be
exchanged. The Governor, thinking
possibly it might have been the case,
save him another.


1t was not long before he returned a
second time with another brass shilling
to be exchanged; the Governor was
now convinced of his knavery, but not
caring to make words at the time, gave
him another; and thus the fellow got
four shillings for one.


The Governor determined to have the
rogue corrected for his abuse, and meet
ing with him soon after, told him he
must take a letter to Boston for him,
andhe gave him half a crown for his
services. The letter was directed to the
keeper of the bridewell, ordering him
to give the bearer SO many lashes; but
mistrusting that all was not exactly
agreeable, and meeting n servant of the
Governor oD the road, he ordered him,
in the name of his master, to carry the
letter Immediately, as he was in haste
to return. The consequence was, this
servant got egresiously whipped. When
the Governor learned what had taken
place, he felt no little chagrin at being
thus twice outwittcd by the Indian.


He did not see the fellow for some
time after this, but at length falling in
with him, he asked him by what means
he had cheated and deceived him So
many times. Taking the Governor
again in his own play, he answered !,
pointing with his finger to his head,
"Hcnd ,rork, Coponoh, head morh."'-
The Governor was now so well pleased
that he forgavc the Whole ontnse,
Year: 1871

1t is sad to be "heart weary and full
of care,n but to add to that constant
labor beyond ones strength, and you
find a painfully sensitive, nervous, over
wrought nature, steadily wearing out as
fast as possible.


Why not take little time for rest and
recreation? Is there nothing in life but
drudgcry


That the body may be fed and clothed
why starve and let the mind wither:


There are women all ever the land
who think they never have time to read
! even the newspaper. Only the one
theme of work, work, work for the
mind to dwell upon. No wonder the
little vexations assume alarming
proportions--that many pretty, merry,
laughing maids forget how to lpugh in
womanIood-tha these women become
fretfu! and garrulous. Men wonder at
time has less to do with the matter than
themselves.


Many husband who means to be
kind allows his wife to work and slave
herself almost into the grave, thinking
he cannot afford to hire help in the
kitchen.


In the fields the farmer has men to
help him to enrich and prepare the soil
for planting. but in few years strength
an d vegetation is exhausted.
II that tried and over-taksed wife only
had somebody to save her few steps in
the day, it would do her much good


Her heart would be glad and light,
too, at such an unexpected evidence of
affection and tender care, and her
health which is failing fast might be
fully restored.


Stop work early enough in the day to
take little ride in the country, that is,
if you happen to be the happy possessor
of a turnout, otherwise walk out and let
the fresh breezes blow away all petty
cares while you enjoy the sunshine and
sweet song Of birds.


Then go home and read for half an
hour or longer, and see if you do not feel
like new being. Beautiful thoughts
will fill your mind, and kindness will
take the place in the heart where long
lingering resentments have been.


You cannot hope to prosper and be
happy, if you abuse your strength or
mind. The Bible says that God rested
after six days labor, SO ought not wo-
man to rest when she is tired?-El,a
OrlOu.
Year: 1871

An article appeared in our columns yes,


terday, copied from a Baltimore paper,


which alluded, in terms of ridicule, to some


OF our most estimable young men, in con-


nection with the skating-rink on recent


festival occasion. The manner of its pub


lcation was briefly this: A responsible
party, known to us to be on friendly terms
with the rink and its patrons, came to our
Office with the Baltimore paper, stating that
it contained description of the party,
which pleased everybody, and had caused
an extensive sale of the paper. lie re-
quested us to copy. We refused, because
we were already full of matter; but, being
impressed with the idea that the article was
complimentary to the young ladies and
gentlemen mentioned, and that its publica-
ton IN the JOURNAL would please them,
we relented, so far as to print portion of
it.


we never did anything with more vir-
tuous and good-natured intent. We were at
considerable trouble and expence to get it
In, our only hope of reward being in the
qualification it would give the parties whose
charms of person, grace of manners, and
taste in dress, had been complimented.
Our readers will imagine our CONSERVATION,
when we were told, a few minutes after our
paper went to press, that we had inflicted
cruel injury upon several of our friends, !
who had been alluded to in terms of rid
cule. We can only disclaim in this way,
and assert our anxiety so to conduct our
paper as never to injure.. the feelings of any
honorable man or woman. We know that
the article is too trihing to injure any one.
and we feel sure it will not be preiudcia to
any one but him who wrote it.


Wetender this apology and explanation
to those who feel aggrieved, assuring them
Of our entire innocence of intention, and
our purpose hereafter, as heretofore, TO
watch and serve the public interest, with
out injury to any of our fellow-citizens.
Year: 1871

Meetags.-A meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Masonic Building Association
will be held this evening at St. Albans
Hall.


The Walker Guard will meet on Monday
night


The Republican City Central Committee,
we understand, will meet on next Friday
evening.
Year: 1871

The CASE OF THE DRUGGISTS.--The
several Democratic papers of the city are
crying out against the persecution" of
several prominent druggists of the city,
one of whom, ON yesterday, Mr.. S. Il.
Dove, was fined 800 for having in his pos
session and offering for sale bottles of per-
fumery, &C., which were not stamped. The
Dispatch and Enquirer both blame the
collector of internal revenue for the part
he has taken in the matter, when, il they
were aware of the facts connected with
these cases, they would, doubtless, express
themselves differently.


In the case of DR.. Dove, NINETY-EIGHT
different bottles and vials were found in his
store unstamped, and the collector might
have prosecuted the case under a section
of the revenue laws, in which the penalty
is fixed at $50 in each and every case.
Under this section, DR.. Dove became liable
to fine of 1900, whereas verdict has
been rendered against him for only 800.
The conviction that none of the dealers IN
tended to dcfraud the government, resulted
in their trial under a section of the law of
greater leniency.


We do not believe any one is liable to
the charge of wrong; and that the col
lector, jury and court have acted only to
enforce the law, we have no doubt. We
are as ready to censure the wrong, when
perpetrated by members of our party, as
are the other papers of the city; but we
not only see no wrong in these cases, but a
plain performance of a sworn duty on the
part of the officers. When partality is
shown, or any officer of the government
attempts to screen one individual and prose-
cute another, then we are ready to join in
censure with our cotemporaries; otherwise,
we must sustain those who are impartial in
the discharge of their duties.


lfvotes are to be lost to the Republican
party because men are not permitted to
violate the law, we say let 'em go. All
honest and right thinking men sec the ne
cessity of an impartial enforcement of the
Revenue laws, because of the injustice that
would result to those who comply with all
its requirements, and if an officer fails in
his duty, those who comply with the law
would soon complain of him and demand his
removal
Year: 1871

A GOOD JOKE ON A POLICEMAN DE-
TAILED TO WATCH THIEvEs.-There
are a number of pick-pockets and thieves
already here, in anticipation of rich har-
vest during the Fair. The police authori-
ties are aware of their presence, and yes
terday detailed squad Of policemen to go
to the Petersburg depot and keep an eye
on these chaps. One of the detail had Just
purchased new silk handkerchief, which,
with q piece Of tobacco and his billy, con-
stituted all he had about his clothes.


He was so interested in watching the in
terests of the crowd that he actually forgot
his own existence, and when he left the de-
pot, to his astonishment, discovered that
one of the light-fingered gentry had relieved
him of both his handkerchief and tobacco.
He congratulates hin self that he had no.
thing else to lose, as he feels satisfied it
would have been stolen. Visitors to the
fair had better. look out, if these chaps are
so cunning as to rob policeman, with his
eyes open. They are either sharp ones OF
the policeman very stupid; of course the
latter is not true.
Year: 1871

A TEMPEST in A TEAPOT. During
the fair at Petersburg two white policemen
entered carriage with two colored ones
and drove to the fair. Because of this the
Inder has spotted them, and attempts to
make capital of it. We wonder if the In
der man was IN Richmond during the last
Legislature. We wonder it he was here
during the Democratic convention. We
wonder if he has got good sense, and final
ly, we wonder from what quarter Of the
globe be halls, that he should, at this late
day, kick up a mnss because two white
men were seen riding with two colorcd
men. We confess this is the greatest nom
sense we have seen in print since the war,
and would advise the gentleman to wipe
his specks, wake up from his snooze, and
see it he can't find something of more i'm
portance than marking men because they
were doing what is done every day, and of
which no gentleman is ashamed.
Year: 1871

KEEP Cool, ELECTION TIME is
CoMING.-We understand our friend
Peasley seriously objects to our connect
ing him with the great prize-fight to come
OIL at the Fair Grounds to-day week, and
threatens to ''put head on usn for doing
so, the first opportunity. If he is a fair
man he will give us chance to apolopize
before ''going for u.s." and as we are deci-
dedly tlmid, as well as weak and frail, we
take time by the forelock, and offer the
apology before receiving the new head.


We imagined we were doing Mr.. p. a
favor to select him as the color-bearcr of so
distinguished an individual but as he SO
seriously objects to the association. of
course we have no right to force it upon
him; therefore we offer our very humble
apologies. We have heard he was an ex-
cellent trainer, with considerable reputation
as member of the p. r., but Of we are
mistaken in this we again apologize.


Ills anger will be taken as confession
that he is afraid of his man, and Mr..
Dougherty may see from this, much to en-
courage hrs hopes for success. One of the
best evidences of successful pugiist, is
that he is able to keep his temper better
than his antagonist, and as we are not mad
by any means, we show q commendable
quality, likely to win in the "head-putting"
operation.


Keep cool, Billy; we love fun and can
stand as much of it as the next man, and
il you can't, you had better leave the politi-
cal arena, for one less liable to provoke it,
IN an adversary, or swap it for the "P, r, !"
where mems tempers and muscles are
more in demand, and where more danger
Gus weapons are at discount.
Year: 1871




RE-OPENING OF THE ACADEMY OF
MUsIC-Anmseme1 for the Far Week.-
Such variety of tastes will be found in
Richmond next week as demands an equal
variety of amusements both night and day.
During the day the Fair Grounds will sup
ply every demand, but at night where shall
we go and what shall we see (? will be the
important inquiry.


As will be seen from our advertising
columns, the Academy of Music is to be
opened Saturday night for the season. 1t
has been taken in charge by competent and
able hands, and promises to give rare and
amusing entertainments. The best female
talent has been secured, always attractive)
and a special regard paid to the beauty of
the actresses. Let us have q jolly time
next week, and we know of nothing that
will add more than good company at the
Academy.
Year: 1871

THE MEETING To-NIGHT.-Our friends
will not fail to remember the great Rcpub-
lican mass meeting tonight a. Union hotel,
and the treat in store for them. Some Of
the ablest men of the party will be there
and deliver speeches.


We cordially invite all Democrats to be
present, in order that they, too, may hear
something of the party to which they be-
long. Cope one, come all, and let us have
a grand rally tonight.


We are neglecting our duties sadly, while
our adversaries are hard at work. Come
out tonight and hear what you ought to do
to save your party from defeat.
Year: 1871




A HANDSOME PICTURE BY A NATIVE
ARTlsT.-There is an amusing picture III
the possession of several gentlemen of
Richmond, the work of one of our
native artists. 1t is life-like, but we think
imposes a rather heavy duty on a small
but muscular gentleman whom we fear
will break down under the heavy load he
has to carry.


Billy Lovenstein, one of the Democratic
candidates, is on the ground, with Billy
Gilman, candidate No. ,, standing on his
head, while on the top of his head stands
friend Dooley, the smallest of the three,
forming quite a nice pyramid, indeed. Ii
Billy Lovenstein can carry both Gilman
and Dooley through this canvass, he will
have accomplished most astonishing feat
Invite them down, Billy, we know you are
weary under such load.
Year: 1871

THE FAIR.--The news at the office Of
the State Agricultural Society this morning
was of the same tenor of that published by
US for the past three or four days. The
entries in the various departments of the
Fair are coming i'll rapidly. The interest
felt in the exhibition is far more intense and
extensive than many few weeks ago were
prepared to witness.


The sccretary's office will be open at the
Fair Grounds tomorrow morning for The
reception of articles for exhibition.
Year: 1871

The DRUGGIST CASES. s.-The druggist
cases were all disposed of in the United
States Circuit Court this morning, as will
be seen by our report.


There was no effort made in any of them,
we believe, OH the part of the prosecution,
to show a criminal intent, but merely to
fix the responsibility under the law for
negligence.
Year: 1871

| his mother as a woman OF strong, original
understanding, to whose wise counsel,
| consistent piety, and lessons of honorable
4 ambition, which she diligently enforced
| on the minds of her children, he himself
principally attributed his success in life.


1.-THE only Inheritance he used to say,
'tthat / could boast of from my poor
| father was the very scanty one of an
unattractive face and person, like his
own :; and if the world has ever attributed
to me something more valuable than face
or person, or than earthly wealth, 1t was
that another and n dearer parent gave
her child portion from the treasure OF
her mind"


When exp President Adams was present at
the examination of a girls school at Boston,
he was presented by the pupils with an adj
dress which deeply affected him and in
acknowledging it he took the opportunity
of referring to the lasting influence which
womanly training and associations had
exercised upon his own life and charac-
ter. GAS child" he said, 81 enjoyed
perhaps the greatest of blessings that can
be bestowed on man--that of u mother
who was anxious and capable to form the
characters of her children rightly. From
her | derived whatever instruction ire
ligious especially, and moraD has prevail
ed long life-I will not say perfectly,
or as it ought to be but | will say, be-
cause it is only justice to the memory
of her I revere, that in course of that
life, whatever imperGcction there has been,
or deviation from what she taught me,
the fault is mine, and not hers"


The Wesleys were peculiarly linked to
their parents by natural piety though
the mother, rather than the father, in
fluenced their minds and developed their
characters. The father was n man OF
strong will, but occasionally harsh and
tyrannical in his dealings with his family
while the mother, with much strength OF
understanding and ardent love of truth,
was gentle, persuasive, afiectionate, and
simple. She was the teacher and cheerful
companion of her children, who gradual
" became nodded by her example. 1T
was through the bias given by her to her
sons minds in religious matters that they
acquired the tendency which, even in
early years, drew to them the name of
Methodists. In letter to her son
Samuel Wesley, when a scholar at West
minister in 1909 she said, 81 would advise
YOU as much as possible to throw
your business into n certain method, by
which means you will learn to improve
every precious moment, and find an un-
sDcakable facility in the performance of
your respective duties" This method "
she went on 10 describe, cXhorting her son
in all things to act upon principle y and
the society which the brothers John and
Charles aftcrward founded at Oxford is
supposed to have been in great measure
the result of her celebrations. lIarper's
Weekly
Year: 1871

THE following is from the financial ar
ticle of late number of the journal of
Commerce, New York


People who sit nervously in counting
houses, or behind their goods, waiting for
customers to take them by storm, and
making no effort to let the world know
the bargains they have to offer, will find
the season very unpropitious. Many of
those who have spent large sums in hiring
drummers and paying for other well known
appliances of trade, have effected large
sales, but swallowed up too large share
of the receipts in such enormous attendant
expenses. The best remuneration has
been found by those who have returned to
more legitimate old-fashioned methods of
pushing their business. We say it, not
simply because we are interested in this
kind of expenditure, but as our best adj
vice to all who wish to be enterprising and
to secure larger custom, there is nothing
now so effective to this end as judicious
advertising, A little advertising may be
like a gentle touch of the whip to poor
Dobbin's horse, "a mercy thrown away y
but liberal outlay is almost certain to
bring 1t in large return, and this will last
even beyond the current season. We do
not believe that any one who has valuable
service or desired property to offer can
fail of a rich harvest by continuous ad-
vertising on large scale"
Year: 1871

Shut the door softly, mothers asleep,
Her fever is broken, her slnmber is deep,
Look in her pale face, and see there no pain
Darling, be thankful we've mother again.
Shut the door softly, and come TO her side.
what should we do if our mother had died ?
She who has loved us our weary lives through
skut the door softly, and do as do.
Shut the door softly and kneel with me here,
To Him who has spared us our mother dear !;
Who has given her back TO our arms once


again,


Borne her through danger and sOftencd her


pain.


Shut the door softly, and look in her face,
And see how it gathered in health and in


grace,


Is she not handsome, this mother Of ours,
Waking to life like the budding of howers I?
Let US lose all in this fast flying life,
Sister and brother and husband and vie,
Mothers love only all times has deffed;
Shut the door softly and come to her side.
Shut the door softly, mothers awake,
Back from the shores Of the fathomlcss lake I;
Weary with travel, but laden with charms,
Longing 10 clasp US within her arms,
Mother, dear mother we loved you before,
Now we shall love you a thousand times


more,


Welcome dear heart frsm the shadowy land :
Shut the door softly, and kiss her dear hand.
Year: 1871

A sensasion is more to the press of
New York than TO the press of any
other city in the world. A single
murder will run the newspapers there
for six months. The Rogers murder
and the Nathan murder each kept
them going for quite that length Ct
time; and when the first anniversary
of the Nathan murder came round the
other day, some of them repeated TO
us the whole history of the affair
again, from beginning TO end. The
lllh of July riot would have lasted
them a whole year, had it not been
crowded into the background by the
new and terrible horror, the eXplO-
sion of the ferryboat Westfield.-
When that turned up, the riot was
forgotten. ard since then we have had
nothing but the explosion. The pa
pers there are all crammcd full of 1t.
They have already given us enough
about ii to make volume as large as
the Congressional Globe, and they are
seemingly just splitting in their hands
to begin. This way OF running things
into the ground ought to be stopped.
1t would do very well for the papers
of the Arabian Desert, where news is
so scarce that they are forced to make
a big thing out of every trlhe that
turns up: hut there is no necessity for
y in New York, where every day fur
nishes abundant material for good
paper. When the World or the Her
a.d or the Tribune has devoted Its col
unnss for four or five days to sensa-
ton of whatever character, it ought
then To dTop it and talk about some
thing else awhile. OF course when a
murder takes place, these people
abroad like to read ten or fifteer col
umns about il daily for few days;
but after that the affair ceases to par
ticularIy interest anybody but the
murdered man, the man who murder
d'him and their respective friends.-
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