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"What wretched wine"

Ihe lady made the same complaint. A sec
ond glass was poured out pronounced better
Meanwhile, the young man felt his head be-
oomng confused, and his lips growing stiff
With well acted concern the woman rose, and
threw her arms around his neck, apparently
with the intention of supporting his dropping
head
AT this moment he mechanically raised his
hand and felt the hammer in the side pocket Of
the coat worn by the female. He felt consciou.
of the danger of his situation he attempted
to raise and leave the room, but his strength
failed him. He tried to speak but his tongue
was paralysed. By one desperate effort he made
one faint outcry; and then fell on the floor in
state of utter insensibility.
The woman drew the little hammer from her
pocket, and laid it on the floor She the search
ed her victim, took his purse and deposited it in
the pocket of the waistcoat she wore She pla-
ced his head in the requisite position to receive
the deadly blow, and she raised her right arm
for the purpose of iniicting it, when the fatal
hammer was suddenly wrested from her grasp.
The police agents opportunety entered the room
at that moment.
On the first examination she gave the follow
ing romantic account of herself She was of
respectable family, and of irreproachable con-
duct, but having bestowed her affections on a
young man who had treacherously forsaken her,
she had from that moment vowed implacable
hatred to all the male sex ; and the murders
she had committed were actuated by no other
motive than vengeance for the injury inflicted
on her feeling.
An effort was made to screen the wretched
victim from the punishment of the law But
when asked Why she committed robbery as well
as murder, she could give no satisfactory reply.
A pardon was therefore refused. This certain
ly is one Of the strangest cases on record.
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NUMBER 81.
a RIoomer ina Rage.

Harriet Pomeroy gives the editor Of the Ply
mouth Banner few digs in the bread baske,
for his impertinence. Give it to him, Harriet.
until he pants Sautifully as you do. Hear
her:
81 have, sir, with others, stepped beyond the
bounds and dominion of fashion-that remorse-
less tyrant who rules more subjects than any
ten of Earths mightiest Kings-and Oh! what
a crime it is in the eyes Of some superlative
modest folks Well, sir, is there really any
thing immodest in pair Of pants and Q short
dress! If there is, then your sex must be i'm
modest beyond degree. The truth is, the i'm
modesty is all in the imagination, and not in the
dress. When | hear man or woman. making
''gratuitous remarks" mark him or her MS tho
case may be, as possessing corrupt mind, and
an impure imagination. We have adopted ths
''Bloomer" because We do not like to carry from
morning till night, suspended from our waist,
from two to four pounds of cotton, and half bolt
of calico, which We have to lift at every step We
take-it is burden too grievous to be borne.
If as you say, 'the long dress and four pound
petticoat is productive OF much sickness and
death" why don't you come out and be our
champion, and advocate the universal adoption
of the ''Bloomer Costume?'' Remember ..con-
sistency is a jewell" You think it s'dispenses
with rather too much clothing in cold weather"
this only proves that you gentlemen know moth
ing about the matter. In cold wet weather, l
wear under my pants, two pair of drawers,
cotton and flannel pair, which makes me more
comfortable than any long dress open at the
bottom possibly could. You think also that
''the fashion might be changed by degrees, with
out causing any ''gratuous remarks" Permit
me to say sir, We think you are at least twenty
years behind the times; it has been demonstrs-
ted long ago, that to cut dogs tail off inch by
inch, hurts worse than to cut it off all at once.
Yours for the Boomers"
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What is He Reserved for.

There is lad of only twelve years, w. H.
Waddell. living at Pocahontas, Ark, who, in the
spring of 1850, was stabbed, the wound thought
to be mortal; the same fall, was knocked sense
less and cold, lightning; in the fall of 1851, was
run over by four mules and wagon; last win
ter, fell from the third-story window, lighting
upon pile of stones about six weeks since was
shot, three balls entering his body. The hero
of all these ugly accidents is still alive and heal
thy, being reserved, doubtless, for some other
kind of shutting off this mortal coil.
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HARRIET POMEROY.
Life OF an Editor

The editor of paper published at Canton
Ohio, gives the following description of his part
ner:
"Mr. Pike and published a newspaper in
1887, among the Miami Indians in the State of
Indiana. 1t was great partnership, that
We had two advance paying subscribers, one
who iquidated his subscription with beans. the
other with saw logs. Godfrey, the chief took
FIVE papers, and could not read word. Our pa
per was called Peru Forester, and being prip
ted in the woods, that title was appropriate.-
The town Of Peru had number of magnificent
names for It's streets, such as Pearl, Broadway,
&C., which streets exhibited the animatiup and
busting spectacle Of stumps and trees as high
as mans head. The stirring events which
transpired in that city imperiously demanded .
couple Of chroniclers, and Pike and were at
hand to discharge this important function
Pike wrote poetry, and dipped considerably
into politics, and discussed in a very learned
manner every question of interest to the few
settlers and Indians. Besides being an editor
and printer, he kept the Broadway Hotel
was postmaster, justice of the peace, land agent.
pettfogger, canal contractor, merchant and +.
day-laborer, overseer of the poor, painter, had
been schoolmaster, was twice widoHer was
raised a Quaker and the last time saw him he
was preacher-had married a third wife. and
was an auctioner, and what more | know not"
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Tribute to Woman.

There is something about woman that is curl
Gus, isn't there? This morning 1 swept the
school house. L thought it was nicely done. I
felt proud. Presently some girls came in and
one, true to the instructive sense of neatness
characteristic of her sex, took the broom. She
swept after me-and, good gracious, what a
change! 1t seemed as if-weu | cant tell. but
when she had got done, 1 had a very poor opin-
ion of my housekeeping powers, l assure you
The stove-hearth, the wood by the stove. all. ev
cry thing, put on that look which only woman
can give. What in creation is it that makes
them give such an air to things?
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la Couldn't help laughing the other day, at
an a0erdOte of a man accustomed to make long
pr'! :Ts, who had over persuaded guest great
~ against his inclination to stay to breakfast
dc n17yed and prayed, till his impatient guest
De- 20 think of edging away quietly, and
va i'ng ot-but in attempting it he walked up
me cid mans son, who was asleep in his chair.
'H9w soon will your father be through ?"
whispered the guest.
mas ne got to the Jews YETI" asked the boy
N reply.
NO said the other.
w." al, then he amt half through" whispered
~o boy, and composed himself again to his nap,
"Aareupon the guest bolted at once.
Ls-.' Hans, who do you vote fors''
\ vote for de beeples, 1 do
We ell, but what candidate ~
der President"
what President? ?"
him what gifts elected nit de ballot-box, dis
S'a' oln elm fortnight"
, So Lhere is a sign post on the road to Lake
.S., 'S, Nhich bears the following inscription:
"hen this post is six feet under water, this
N'aI Is impassable.'
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Great Exhibition in Ireland.

a great industrial exhibition is to ..come or
in cork some time during the summer The
building viii occupy q site of FIVE acres in ex-
tent, and the whole viii be surrounded by a wall
90 feet high The Wexford Chronicle SAYS:
''The Corn Exchange viii be, as it were. the
basis of the building owing to the eapacious gall
leries and halls it contains; and in addition to
this, there are to be other large galleries abut-
ting from the main edifce An immense num-
Der OF applications are being made from every
part of Ireland for space to exhibit. The exhi-
bition viii be confined exclusively to Irish pro-
ductions. Maclise, it is said, has promised TO
paint original picture for the exhibition
NJ. Dowell viii exhibit his Eve and also an or
ignal group: Foley, two original groups
Contributions in art are also expected from nu-
merous other distinguished Irishmen residentin
England. Mr.. c. 2. Rooney, the great railway
diplomatist, is making arrangements with the
different railway companies in England and Ire
land, by which scale of fares viii be laid down
TO enable the humblest mechanic from remote
parts of the country to visit Cork during the cx-
hibition. Committees have been appointed, both
for town and country, to communicate with the
exhibitors, and TO enlist cooperation. The
gross amount collected for the exhibition exceed.
eI5, 600.
An Irishman who had commenced building
stone wall round his lot, of rather uncommon
dimensions, viz four feet high and six fee,
thick, was asked the object by friend-"so
save repairs my honey. Don't you see that If
it should ever fall down, twill be higher than il
IS now"
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gssg- Of all the melancholy sights, bache.

lors home is the most so. A house without a
woman, is like world without sky, or n sky
without a star-dark, desolate and dreary-
With the exception of the lady who ''milked the
cow with the crumpled horns we know of no.
thing more forlorn and melancholy.
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na A Or.xn,pv IT, =.

EsA-A QUANDARY.-To sit on a sofa between
two pretty girls, one with black eyes, Jet ring
lets, and rosy cheeks, the other with soft blue
eyes, sunny ringlets, and red cheeks and lips,
and both laughing at you at the same time. We
know of nothing more trying to one, unless it
be to have both arms in the dough, and flea
up the leg of our trowsers.
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BSls~ An Irishman, being in church where
the collection apparatus resembled election box
es, on its being handed to him whispered in the
carriers ear that he was not naturalised, and
could not vote.
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From the WtstchesteT Republican.
CAMPAIGN SONG.
By @. v. PRARCE, ESQ.
Air-Ths Old Granite State.

Our banner now is streaming,
And on its folds is cleaning,
A name with honor beaming,
From the old Granite State;
That name shall be our rally,
The fort from which we sally,
And we'll not forget the tally,
When November comes around.
Come, round our standard gather.
Il shall float in ev'ry weather,
And we'll shout aloud together,
For the old Granite State
Her son shall be the story,
And wen all protect her glory,
As we join the peaceful foray,
With our leader in the van.
We have set the ball in motion,
And well make a great commotion,
With this latest yankee notion"
From the old Granite State;
Oh the Democratic party,
Is very hale and hearty,
Is very hale and hearty
In ev'ry sister State.
We are ready for the battle,
And will ''go it with a rattle,
For we've got the purest mettle,
From the old Granite State
You may see the fire already,
Is burning bright and steady,
And the boys are growing heady,
AS they wheel into the ranks.
The Baltimore Convention,
Just stopped and said, attention.,
While il made modest mention
OF the old Granite State
In a moment there was roaring,
The name of PIERCE was soaring,
And peal of joy WIS pouring,
Like wave around the Hall.
We are all for the Union,
For the old happy Union,
That has long in blest communion,
Held the noble band of States;
And we'll hold together ever,
And not a link shall sever,
But well stronger make the tether,
That binds US all in one.
We must not forget another,
A true and faithful brother,
And he claims as his mother,
The Alabama State;
He has stood upon the tower,
A sentinel of power,
Through many a trying hour,
In the Democratic ranks.
So we'll pat them both together,
And they'll skim the hill and heather,
Like bird upon the feather,
Through the whole United States;
Our watchword now is ringing,
For PIERCE and KING we're singing,
and around them we are fiinging,
The mantle of the strong
Then peal aloud the cheering;
There is victory appearing,
n him who had his rearing,
In the old Granite State;
Oh wen shout like creation,
hen we put him in his station,
Lne ruler of the nation
From Yankee Doodle State!
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sGr Why is General Scott like piece of
iron in the hands of blacksmith Because he
is bound to be beaten.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-08-25
The Fisheries Question.

Our readers will fad in another column an article on
this subject taken from the London Times OF the 10th OF
this month. The Times il will be perceived censures
the English government for the abrupt in which
has proceeded, but it defends the British Interpretation
OF the treaty OF 1918, by which shermen would be
excluded from fishing within three miles OF line drawn
from headland TO headand, in portion OF the British
possessions. The Times does not present any argument
founded on the treaty TO sustain its position, while lis
admission Of the condition in which the Bay OF Biscay
would be placed if the territory OF France and Spain
united under government would go far to destroy
any argument founded general principles. Our views
this subject have been already laid before readers
and we will not repeat them Suffice it TO say, we
maintain that under The treaty of 1918 and by the
cession Of the Peel ministry, fishermen have the right
pursue their avocaon within three miles OF any OF the
shores OF the British possessions this continent and
deny that they be excluded from those bays which
may be entered without going within three miles of
the coast by drawing line from headland TO head
land and forbidding them 10 approach within three miles
of such line. The law OF nations extends the ursdc-
ton three miles into the sea- the supposi,ion that
cannon will carry that far. and that consequently, the
power OF the nation has actually that extent beyond the
shore The reason of the law does not therefore,
tain the British claim in the present instance and the
treaty OF 1918 does not in judgment. yield up any Of
The rights which belonged TO independent power
in common with the other powers OF the earth.
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respondent desires know what has become Of the
members Of the House of Representatives om
NOTED that they have become anxious about the condition
Of anals politically In their State The tendencies Of
aha ealsa them from the House during the week into
which all The Important business Of Congress is
CROWDED. Pasai"gtoS Rspubiie.
The Rpube is the airest OF antagonists Il has seen
the wings leaving their for days and weeks 10 ad
voeae SCOTS election Ii has seen Senator Foot and Mi
Campbell at Harrisburg. Senator Jones at Niagara, Mr.
Ewing at New York. and other wings OF Congress all
working Tor Scott in distant States and yet il has not
deemed II proper or necessary to utter one word OF
plant The convenient blindness OF the Republic when
the errors OF its own party be scutnzed is beyond
all init alton.
Speaking Of Maine, where an election for governor
ana oa'e ocers is soon to be held right to state
hal the democratic party there divided on the Maine
hquoiaw, and that that exciting issue seems, more OF
less TO have absorbed all other questions While
there is not the slightest doubt that the democrats
OF Maine are wholly and entirely united upon Pierce
and king-indeed, nowhere is the enthusiasm for our
national candidates stronger, real and more ex-
endedhere is way of estimating the result of the
election IN November for President by the result OF
the State election, which comes of early in September
There two democratic candidates running for gov
ernor IN Maine, and one wing the democrats being an
tagonistic only on the Maine law, and The whigs as
usual trying 10 catch votes from both sides Our friends
must therefore, estimate the sequel Of the coming election
in Maine with these lights before them. We cannot
doubt, however that shall carry the Legislature by
large majority which will prevent the success of the
wing candidate for governor
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ment Of a British colony the American continent
while Il threatens 20 with the feeble American
republic OF Peru about dung-heap.
We support General Franklin Pierce because he Is the
worthy champion Of the great democratic party Of the
Union that party which derives ts inspiration not tom
the Wall street, but from the workshops
and the fields where the honest their daily
tos-of that party whose Is Identified with all that
Is great and glorious in the past history OF the United
States. which humbed the insoence Of England In the
war OF 1914 which has extended the limits OF the repab-
lie, and which has proclaimed he world the grand
principle that No foreign onarchical aggression ali oud
henceionh be permitted this continent ~
We sustain the democratic party We sustain General
Frank Pierce The party is worthy OF the man-the man
is worthy Of the party.
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beraiey trading On the patriotism Of the people, and by
using their noblest and yrtuons instincts 10 lead them
astray and betsy them. Thus far the wing leaders have
been unsuccessful in their attempts The Lundys Lane
celebration at Niagara utter failure; so was the
celebration Of the battle Of Churubusco at Harrisburg
The men who now guide the movements of the whig
party are-unforunaely for them. but fortunately for the
countryside well known to the people. They do not
enjoy enough OF confidence deceive Their
Of patriotism, and their afeetaoh OF military ardor are
fully appreciated exposing the miserable party motives
WHICH induced the federasts to sympaihize with the
British IN 1912. and the wings TO sympathize with the
Mexieans in IS46 When such politicians as William H.
Seward and Horace Greeley affirm that the events OF the
Mexican should be gratefully remembered they lay
bare 10 the public gaze their inducements for denouncng
our when armies were in the field The net is
spread in the sight OF the Bird and il is spread in vain
The fierce vindciveness with which the caba that sur.
rounded General Taylor pursued soldiers OF the war of
1872 and drove from public employment soldiers Of the
Mexican who had been placed in civil Office as a
reward for services the battle field fresh in the pub
lie mind and the people viii require something stronger
than the assurance of British writer that successful
generals always possess great administrative Abilities be-
fore they will inrust the government to General Scott
and the cold, selfish. intriguing politicians who surround
him.
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TRIBUTE PRrsrrRs,-In letter addressed TO the
printers OF Baltimore reply to invitation 10 be pres.
al grand banquet gwen to the members OF the ma
ona convention of printers held recently in that city,
Gov. Lowe, OF Maryland, wrote the following:
"Withont wishing draw invidious distinctions may
be permitted say that II there Is class Of who
claim my regard and admiration than another
that large, INTEL gent, industrous and valuable but
often least appreciated, clsss the printers Day aud night
winter and summer, they toll quietly, patiently nces-
sanity and for what Not TO make food and rament for
the bodyno to add merely the matera comforts OF
fellow men, but TO disseminate truth and knowedge-to
enghten the public mind Of nation whose duty and des
seigovefnment and, more than all 70 sow the seed
OF liberty In foreign sos, where the blood Of the patriots
may germinate II into fruulness Senstes and cabinets
have learned wisdom from the prsiseworhy PRIMERS, and
nations indebted you for much OF all they enjoy. Al
low TO offer the following senfimenti
/" The Press The Archmedesn lever which can move
the EARTH
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Useful Invention.

We would invite attention to the advertisement Of
Mr. Gideon Hoichkiss OF New York. 10 another column
Mr.. Hotchkiss is extensively and favorsbly known in
connection with his invention of water-wbeel and be
has recently taken out patent for counter bridge
tree and tram block" for which be was awarded medal
by The American Institute II is doubessa valuable and
useful invention for il has been generally adopted BY
millers who have examined il. We informed that
nearly all The mers thi. vicinity have adopted it. and
that il has exceeded all expectation. Mr. Hoichkss has
sering cer,incaies of the value Of his Improvement
from those who have tested its merits.
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Senator Meriwether's Call for Information.
The American Beacon published at Norfolk, Virginia


says
" The Argus jusifes 1t IMr Moiweher's call on the
ground that similar call made in relation General
Cass, In 1913 but they all analogous That
for long period governor Of the Northwestern
Territory; and there charges in relation to the
which had been received by him in that cspacy
In the inquiry there charge OF malpractice,
but the object 10 To parade for effect large aggregate
amount Of pay received"
The Beacon had as well be patient and wait until the
call is answered General Scott certainly made most
judcious movement in pecunsry view when he aban-
doned the law for the army but will complain of
him for receiving the pay and allowances which the laws
have given him. The resiveness which the wings ex.
bib under Mr. Meriwethers movement would indicate
that they fear the result Of the investigation The wings
have called for such information and used il unjus
tfably when they obtained it. They have furnished pre-
cedents enough But let the supporters Of General Scott
be patient The democrats do not intend TO bring any
charge against their candidate touching his receipts from
The treasury which they cannot proves and IT, therefore,
the Beacon and it's allies perfectly sure that General
Scott has received extra MISUNDERSTANDING that the
law did not entiile him oihat all his demands have
been properly audited and that no one has been held to
account for auditing them-ben The Beacon and s allies
can sleep soundly.
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WHrHrY.FSp HoRsrs-The New York Journal oil
Commerce says that some OF the horses employed the
Harlem railroad may have been noticed having Pc
culiarly hard look ? and few may be considered as
regularly installed into the fraternity OF "bruisers II
appears that during this warm weather they are each in
the habit Of taking their "drap' of wbiskey and wafer
in order to better qualify them for labor This mixture
is regarded as an Improvement the usual beverage OF
horses in iis native state, and as protecting the animals
from the effects OF the sun. Wait while, says the
Journal, and you shall know whether this opinion is
correct For ourselves we very much doubt lie correct
ness.