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Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

Shocking Tragedy at Oberlia, Ohio.-On the 18th of
September most revolving murder was committed about
three miles east of Oberlin. man named Fuam had
slandered Miss Barber and another young lady. The
brother of Miss Barber, and Mr. Lowell the lover of the
other lady, went to Fulam to talk the matter over He
repused them with threats and became enraged. They
left him and returned to their work After supper one
of them proposed that they should take their rifles and
to Fuam and brighten him. Accordingly they took
their guns "a rifle and shot gum and started On ar
irving they found Fullam and his wife rakng hay Low
ell advanced to him and said swell, Pve come to have
it out" Fullam seized ptchork and made desperate
plunge at him. Fullams wife cngng to him, shrekng,
and endeavoring prevent his striking Lowell He
ceeded in woundng him in three places with the fork
Lowell enraged at this, fired his piece, missing Fullam
and lodging the contents in his wes head woandng her
dangerously if not MORALLY He then handed the empty
gun Barber to RELOAD took the loaded gun and started
for home Fulam following him with his ptehfork. AZ
going some distance Lowell turned round and fred
and Fullam being but two feet from him. received the
whole charge in his side, tearing him in horrible
ner killing him instantly. He leaves a family of three
children, The murderers Immediately arrested
albany yfrgus
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

E1y Bears have turned up near North Adams, and kill
ed several sheep of Joseph Canada of Stamford One
caught in trap which, with log, he carried forty
rods, aud then left part Of his foot and made off
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

MERMAID CAUGHT.-The Halifax (Noya Scota) Chron-
ice puts forth the following bit of news;
ga most extraordinary fish caught in the salmon
net Of Mr. Hazet Hamilton of Bundoran in the Donegal
Bay, last week. 1t is beautiful creature-the head
shoulders and waist resemble woman; the lower part
that of salmon. When we saw it it was alive in yes
sci of salt water and Mr. Hamilton hoped to preserve
alive that way The eyes are beautiful. Its arms when
tive the touch Many persons considered it young
mermaid
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

FUG1rrvE SLAVE LAw.-The Department of the
Interior at Washington, received on Monday a letter
from Col. Wynkoop, Marshal of the Eastern District
of Pennsylvania, stating that three of his deputies
were on the point of being arrested State war
rant, charging them with rioous or illegal conduct in
the execution of warrant issued by Justice Grier of
the U. S. Supreme Court, for the arrest of negro
claimed a slave, Ishcm Keith of Virginia. The
Marshal asks authority to employ counsel and incur
the necessary expenses for defending the suit The
Secretary replied, by telegraph, directing him to lose
no time in consulting the Dictrict Attorney and to
take any measures for the defense which he might
deem necessary, assuring him that the Department
and the whole Government determined, at all haz-
ards and at any cost, to carry out the provisions of
the Fugitive Slave Law.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

10 Rev George Tyler, son of the late Hon. Royal Ty-
Ter, has we are informed accepted call of the Congre-
gatOnal church and society in this village to become their
pastor, in place Of Rev A. H. Clapp, resigned.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

THE KoszrA AFFA1R.-No American can read the
following compliments induced by Captain Ingraham S
conduct in the Koszta affair, without feeling his heart
swell with pride The London Advertiser says
''The mother may Learn profitable lessons from her
daughter. Young America sets examples to Old
England which it were well for the latter to initiate.
The United States though in their infancy compared
with the nations of Europe not only possess greater
vgor than any other country under the sum- but having
the giants strength, the Republic knows how TO WELD
it for her own interests and her own honor America
is no country. She has courage, and she
knows when and how to display it. No power will
insult her with impunity She has not only quick
perception of what is aflront, but she loses not a
moment in resenting it,
We say, what all see, that America can, and that
she WILL protect her citizens aud guests She has
no standing army-she has navy but her flag
is safe every sea, and the name f"America, and
the passport of America, is warrant from afront and
outrage Unarmed, unframed, she takes her place
among nations and is treated with respect and awe.
We saw this in the Hungarian war, when Daniel
Webster made the Austrian Government ablectly eat
the leek. We see it again now. The reason is
plain, America represents the principle of liberty that
makes every people her ally. American statesmen
speak and write in the interests of country, not OF
class The act of this American Captain is the theme
of England, of Germany and France Their journals
:,,,-ass ,'hat the people feel. Even the Charyari
JESUS no more; but shouts, Long iivu
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

sale of thoroughbred shorthoned Cattle took place
in Madison county Ohio, on the 9th ult Fifteen bulls
brought average of $780, two of them sold for $4,000
each. Five sold at 5000 to $500 each. Twenty
FIVE Leicester sheep averaged $50 each Suffolk hog
was sold for $500.
The Melbourne Australia) Morning Herald of the 18th
June states that John Mitchell, of the transported
Irish patriots has effected his escape from the island
king the fourth of these prisoners who have obtained their
liberty in a similar manner.
The Canada Railroad viii be ready for from Naga-
to Detroit the LIST of January next 1t is $50 miles
in length and nearly air line.
The New York and New Haven Railroad Company has
already paid nearly two hundred thousand dollars to those
who injured, and to those who lost their relatives by
the accident at Norwalk,
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

John w. H. Underwood of Georgia has been APP
pointed Assistant u S. Judge for the territory of u
tab Charles Boomer, Marshal of New Mexico,
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12

To the Legislature Of The State Of Fermont:
Whereas existing laws ignore the equal natural and
peculiar responsibility of as parent, giving to
the father the custody and guardianship of the children,
against the mother during his life, and by will at his
death-Therefore we, the undersigned do respectfully
and earnestly pray your honorable body to repeal all
those laws which distinguish between the paerna and
maternal relation, giving preference right to children
custody the former during coverture and in of d
vorce and power to determine their guardianship by will
after his DEATH We ask that the laws be amended as
leave the guardianship of the children to the surviving
parent incapacty alone to deprive either parent of the
sacred right involving the discharge of duties imposed by
God upon the parent
We ask that neither laws courts, deceased ia
Tiers be allowed to appoint guardians children t.
whom God has preserved mothers capable of dschagnt
the ordinary duties of guardianship. To this end YOU
petitioners will pray, and protest against all law
divorcing the capable mother from her child.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-10-12
MnMEN,s RIGHTS

To the Women IN different TOWNS Of The County and
State cho interested and to chom this may come
Sisters Reasons which need not here specify moved
absent myself from my home field of labor for hui
mainly, during a few weeks in which had designed to
make special effort to procure sgners to petitions ask
ing of Legislature to to married their
aenated property rights and the equal custody and guar
dianship of their chdren also the petition pre-
scented last year, asking for equal vote in the
district school meetings.
There many of you my sisters, who have expressed
wish to do something in this cause, if only you had the
liability" 1 appeal to you to do what, could be
dozen women would gladly do or, were I among you
the individual am, would attempt alone. viii you
cut out the petitions which follow, paste them separate
sheets of par, and ask the signatures of and
men, few many, you have time and SUGGEST ash
of you earnestly not TO let any consideration of trnl
moment prevent you from acting in this matter indridu
ally And if several in place will do the same, let then
add together the procured and send them to Mont
peler by the town representative, if he be favorable
willing present them; to Mr. Shafter, Mr. Stone,
Mr. Hunt, any other gentleman in the County who's
gaantry will if not his judgment. These peti
tons should be circulated Immediately and sent by tn
representatives that they may be under the consideration
of the Committees early day and delberat
attention. Additional may be sent on at any tim
during the session and add their weight to the demand
of the petitioners.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29
ThiRs in GEORGETOWN.

We clip tn following items from the
Georgetown AVocate, as interesting to on,
citizens genertly:
Building. Considerable improvements
are going onfn the vicinity of the bridge,
since the beat iful villa on the hill has been
erected by ID Van Patten. Mr.. Tucker is
putting up very neat two-story frame
carriage shd and dwelling; and two fine
two-story fines are nearly completed on
the site of i unsightly old shanties which
stood just b bond the bridge.
Water.-1e corps of Engineers are now
awaiting thaction of the Maryland Legis-
lature to cQmence operations for locating
the reservs Is. Indeed, they have already
determines to some portions of the route.
The appreciation, however, does not 90
into effectatil July.
Bridge. It is confidently expected that
the new bryce over the Little Falls will be
completed1 about four months from the
LIST of May A deep interest is felt in the
progress o1his structure, as its Importance
to trade duly appreciated since the last
bridge warashed away.
Real Kse-The house occupied by Mr..
O'Reilly, ddler, on High street, and be-
longing tMr. John E. Carter, has been
purchasefy MIR. H. sweeny for SO, 100.
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often controverted, and therefore demands

often controverted, and therefore demands
a moments consideration.
When labor is paid less, capital is the
gamer; for labor being cheaper, its products
become cheaper. It is true that the labor-
er can buy his products cheaper, as well as
the capitalist, but he has less money to 5uv
them witd, whereas, the capitalists income
remains intact. On the contrary, when
wages rise and products rise in price with
them, the laborer has an increased income
to meet his increased expenditure.
As matter of dollars and cents the ten
hour question is an important one-but in
its bearing upon the moral nature of man
it entails consequences so important, that
every lover of his species, every one who
would aid the progress of humanity, every
one DESTROYS of seeing the soul manifest Its
lofty attributes, and become fitted for its
glorious home, should take an interest in
securing for the laborer proper degree of
relaxation from his toll.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29
THE HOURS OF LABOR.

We agree most cordially with the hard
working editors of the Cincinnati Sun, that
the workingmen ought to watch with the
utmost jealousy, and to resist with un-
wavering pertinacity, any attempt to in
crease the length of the laboring day.
Besides considerations connected with
health, domestic comfort, and mental cult
walton, the amount of the laborer's earnings
is greatly affected by the time he labors.
1t manufacturer employs twenty men
ten hours day each, he has an aggregate
each week of twelve hundred hours labor.
If these men were compelled to work eleven
hours day, the weekly aggregate would
be thirteen hundred and twenty hours-an
addition of one hundred and twenty hours.
A man working ten hours day performs
sixty hours labor in week. By the above
change, then, a gain equal to two mems
work would be made by the employer
What is the consequence? Two men are
discharged, for eighteen men can very well
do the work. Then cry is raised of ar
overstocked labor market! The supply is
thus forced beyond the demand, and fall
in the price of labor is the consequence.
The two men thrown out of work become
competitors In the labor market against the
other eighteen; and thus an increase in
the time Of labor leads to decrease in its
price. By this operation capital gains-for
what is thus wrung from labor principally
accrues to capital. This last proposition is
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

PARADISE of WIpows-A lady fresh fro..
Newport, and skillful in statistics, informs
the editor of the Boston Bee that there ara
in that city at the present time, no less than
seven hundred widoscs!! While the fact is as
plain as figures can make it, the philosophy
which is to, solve the rare and interesting
question, is a profound mystery. Either
the widows must be queer sort of goods. or
else the gentlemen residents greatly lack
gallantry and courage. Seven. hundred
widows! What ''place" is Newport.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

NEW STORE AND New GooDs.-Ladies
Attention, the Whole We invite your spe-
cial notice to the new and handsome stock
OF boots and shoes just opened by Mr. Mills,
on Seventh street, three doors from Zone
OF Fowler's new stores. Take our word fol
it that you will find the articles to be of the
best quality, and the politeness of those in
attendance all that you could possibly de-
sire. Call and see.
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MARRIED.

On the 2Sth instant, by the Rev John C. Smith.
GiDEoN w. LARNER to Miss LAURA A., daughter
OF James P. Mexican, all of this CITY,
On the Goth instant by the Rev. Mr.. Blackwell.
THOMAS o. CROSS to ARABELLA. daughter of
Dennis Duvall, esq.,, all of Prince Georges Co., Nd
In Baltimore, on the 2Sth, by Rev. Anthony Ma
rasche, DIR. EDWARD T. STEVENS to MARY CATH
airline, second daughter of 2. NJ. Holbrook
In Baltimore, on the 2sth by the Rev. Mr. ForIong,
HENRY STEWARD, of this city. to Miss EMIIV
JOHNSON, of Baltimore
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

Mrs. UNCLE Tom STOWE has arrived at
Liverpool The elder MIR. Bull was in
waiting, on the wharf, to embrace the ''dear
creature The Duchess of Sutherland
shed tears of JOY on the occasion. She was
entertained by the Liverpool Negroes, Socie-
ty, and presented the British Bible Society
with e130.
This is the same pious lady who refused
to give anything to the Colonization Society
of her own country! Fine lady truly, to
60 abroad to villify her native land
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

The M atne Law.-LIcENsE OR NO LICENSE
The Northern Liberties Division Total Abstinence
Society will hold their first door meeting oppost,
the east front Of the Patent Office, on SUNDAY AZ
TERNOON, at O'Clock, when he above subjects will
be presented to the consideration of the citizens by
able speakers. All are invited to attend
BY order of the Executive Committee:
ap 27-3t H. A. KLOpFER Sec,v
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

Twinkle brightly, Evening Star,
Shine for all, and shine afar.

WAR'AN PEAcE.-Reynolds the drama,
fist, observing to Martin the thinness OF
his house at one of his plays, added, he
supposed it was owing to the war;
"No," replied Martin, 81 should Judge it
was owing to the piece"
CURIos1TY.-A gentleman in this city
has hoop from the pale of society.
ANoTHER-Has drop of blood from the
cane of the Perseverance Engine House.
A THIRD-Has a quill from the ICING Of
Time. Wonder if this will affect the truth
of the old saying, that sTime flies on
ExAcTLY.-Speaking of laying eggs on
different occasions, and that captain of a
ship laid to in gale of wind, we ought
also to have added that the ship, and cargo,
and passengers and crew, all united in lay
ing to at the same time.
WORTHY OF LEGIsLAToR.-ssTom,'' said
ragged little newsboy to his comrade.
yesterday:
''Do you know what makes MANI"
'No."
'Well, it's to put the brick in the bod.
and not in your hat
A HARD PuLL.-The Rev Ephraim judi
son, clergyman settled in Norwich, Conn.,,
in III, was an exceedingly quaint and
original preacher. Remarking in one of
his sermons, upon the excuses made by the
guests invited to the wedding feast, he OBJ
served that one who had bought FIVE yoke
of oxen simply entreated to be excused, while
the one who married wife absolutely de-
clared that he could not come. "Hence we
learn" said the preacher, ssthat one ooman
can pull harder than flee coke of oren."
CANDIDA peasant at confession, &C.
cused himself of having stolen some hay.
The father confessor asked him how manv
bundles he had taken away from the stack
''That is of NO consequence" replied he,
'.you may set it down for Wagon load.
for my wife and I are going to fetch the
remainder SOOn."
PHoNET1c.-A bookseller, some years
since, received an order for SO sam bux."
He puzzled his brain for some time without
understanding the meaning thereof, and
sent for an explanation. "Why," said the
writer, 'lt's as plain as day; 2 sam (nsalm)
bax (books).' They were forthwith de-
iyered
AGoNIzING.-Long is the morn
That brings eve,
Tall is the corn
That no cobs leave,
Blue is the sky
That never looks yeller,
Hard is the apple
That never grows meller;
But longer, and buer, and harder, and tall,
LIS my own lady-love-my adorable POLL
T. S.-The author of the above has since
died in great agony.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

RS The steamer America sailed from
Boston on Thursday last, with one hundred
and twenty-eight passengers, and $l29, 52S
in California gold ingots.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

PITTSBURGH TYPOGRAPHICAL UNIoN,-A
grand soiree and banquet will be given by
the members of this Society on Wednesday
next, May 4th, in honor of the assemblage
in that city of delegates to the printers
National Union," the annual session of
which commences on Monday, May I'd.
Merry times to them!
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

IA Strawberries were for sale on We'd
nesday, in Faneuil Hall Market, Boston. -
The Bee says they were large, and appar-
entity delicious. The majority of people
viii have to take this for granted, when
one dollar for a handful is demanded
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

81 You are hereby notified to meet at the Armo,r
M Isl Potomac Hail, corner of Maryland avenue and
II u lIth street, on MONDAY MORNING, Nav D
at ~ O'Clock, prepared for battalion parade and
target firing. BY order Of
JOHN NJ. THORNTON, Captain.
IL. Ut. LORCH. U. /. ap 29-2t#
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

GOODS FOR THE CRYSTAL PALAcE.-Tba
ship Meta, from Bremen at New York
brought one hundred and forty-six cases Of
goods for exhibition at the New York Crys.
tai Palace.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

Ia Journeymen House Carpenters.
meeting of the Journeymen House Carpenters Of
this city and Georgetown will be held at the CITY Ial
on THIS Friday EVENING, at o'clock Stand IN
for your rights, the bone and snew of our nation.
By order: JOHN f. C. OFFITTT Sac-,-
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

WoRKINGMEN, ATTEND See the call for
meeting at the City Hall this evening.
be on hand, one and all and strike for
your rights!
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

Isl ANCE lVED-Another lot of FRENCH
~ SHOES, for Gentlemens' wear. direct from tina
importer. Also, one case of Benkurt's BOOTS, and
one case BUTTON CATERS, and now for sale at the
rasnlonable Boot Store, under Browns Hota, by
up 20" JOHN MILLS.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

Walker Sharpshooters.-Yo will
81 & appear at the Armory punctually at O'Clock
Nj IN on MONDAY MORNING, May ,. for battalion
II II drill and target firing. BY order of
WM. r. BRADFORD, Captain
p. HARDIN, o. S. an 2S-3t
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

BJoe Shillington has laid on our table
Harper's Magazine" for May, very
beautiful number, for which he will accept
our thanks.
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REGIMENTAL HEAD QUARTERS, MILITIA D. c., \
Washington. April % lSa2

Ia The Regiment will assemble for the
regular Spring inspection and exercise at o'clock
a. IN, on MONDAY, May I'd, on the regimenta parade
ground
The officers commanding companies will therefore
so direct their orders and arrangements as to enable
them to be in line at that hour
The volunteers of the infantry and rife battalion
having respectively provided Silver Cup as a prize
and mark of distinction to the best marksma in each
arm, the troops will each be required to exhibit at
inspection at least three rounds of blank and three
ball cartridge suitable to the calibre of their pieces
BY order of Colonel HICKEY:
ap Ut JAS A. TAFT, Adjutant
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

STR1KEs.-The printers of Boston are
demanding 80 cents per thousand ems. and
81 advance to weekly hands; the rates at
present are SO per week and % cents per
thousand ems. The journeymen horse
shoers have resolved to demand "ten
hours" and for fremen, turner's, and filters
$1.75 per day; for foormen and drivers
$3.50 per day. The street paviors have
struck for an advance.
The journeymen shoemakers of Baltimore
are on strike
The strikes of the New York printers,
silversmiths, shipjeiners, coopers, cartmen,
teamsters, laborers, shipwrights, caulkers,
house-carpenters, coach-painters, mlkmen
varnishers, polishers, coach painters, and
gilders, are all fairly settled. The walters
might also be set down among the list of
settled strikes.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-29

M ANTED-A person to attend to an Ice
v! Cream Saloon; one well acquainted with the
business. Apply at
HUNTERS Book Store, next o. S. Hotel.
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HON. ELISHA WHITTLEsEY.

We have spoken of the retention of this
valuable public man by the President, and
are glad to notice that he continues to be
well spoken of by gentlemen of the press
of all parties.
A letter to the New Orleans Courier (dem-
ocratic) says:
"This faithful officer will receive firm
support in the Secretary of the Treasury,
who is, you may depend upon it, master
spirit and the sworn foe of wrong, extraya-
gance, and loose construction. We all be-
leve that this administration will correct
many abuses that exist, and have long ex-
listed, in expanding the public money; and
II it shall do so, it will commend itself to
tie support and confidence of the whole
people. Millions may be saved by the Joint
efforts of Departments. Every officer who
shall be found unfaithful should be dismiss
sed and the cause made public"
We do not by any means speak of Mr..
Whittlesey as politician for in some i'm
portant political matters we differ from him
altogether. But as man of business, an
honorable officer of the government, wor-
thy private citizen, he is an honor to any
party.