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Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

more like parcel of fools than body OF
men who had marched out TO the attack
Of foe.' One parry Of the scouts which
had been sent out, had succeeded, as we
have seen IN rejoining the main body be-
fore it commenced its retreat; but anoth-
er party Of eight had been cut off-three
of them having been killed by the mus
kerry Of the Americans, and the rest were
taken prisoners.
As for Marshall, The spy, who had been
sent down to penetrate the camp Of Wash
ington. he was taken prisoner in the act
Of making his escape. and being recog-
nized as tory Of the rankest and deep,
est dye, as well as spy, he was the next
day tried and nung in the presence ef the
army.
Thus. in this instance. by the timely
suspicion and warning of woman, was
the annihilation OF the American army
prevented, and Washington saved to see
the liberties of his country firmly estab-
lished. No suspicion of Lydia Hannah's
agency in the affair ever entered the mind
OF the Adjutant; though he told her dis
tinclly that he believed that the American
General had been advisad of their move.
ments through the medium of some per-
son connected with the house, though he
entirely acquitted her of the act.
On Washington's entering the city
Philadelphia, after its evacuation by the
British, he took occasion to call upon Mis-.
tress Hannah, when he again thanked
her most heartily for the important ser.
vice she had rendered to the country,
saying that he should always remember
her with kindness and affection, and
promised to look after the interest of her
son, who was in the army, and whom he
afterwards promoted for his gallant be-
havior on several occasions.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

ELDER KNAPP occasionally gets off good
thing, notwithstanding his bad ones. lie was
one evening speaking of the prevailing tenden-
cies of some religionists to long prayers, and
remarked that we would find no example for
these in the Scriptures. The prayers of our
Saviour were Shorthand to the point. The pray
er of the penitent publican was a happy speci-
men. When Peter was endeavoring to walk up
on the waters to meet his Master, and was
about sinking, had his supplication been as long
as the introduction to one of our modern pray
crs, before he had got half way through he
would have been fifty feet under water
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

A clergyman happening to pass boy
weeping bitterly, he halted, and asked,
: What is the matter, my little fellow!'-
The boy replied:
Before, we could hardly get enough to
eat, Of anything, and now what shall we
do for now there's another one come
Hush thy mourning, and wipe off those
tears said the clergyman, 'and remem-
Der that He never sends mouths withou,
vituals 10 put into them
4 know that said the boy, 'but then
He sends all the mouths to our house and
the vi,uals to your house,
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

A VoUcHER.--A man once went to pur-
chase horse of Quaker.
'Will he draw we'll Z asked the buver.
'Thee will be pleased TO see him draw.
The bargain was closed, and the farmer
tried the horse, but he would not s ir a
step. He returned and said.
THAT horse will not draw an inch.'
Il did not tell thee that he would draw,
friend, | only remarked that it would
please thee to see him draw and so it
would me, but he would never crafty me
in that respect.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

JIM," said one fast man yesterday to
another, cit is reported that you left the
East on account of your belief" elbow,
replied Jim, fatlered by the remark -
shows that!" "Why, police officer told
me that you believed everything you saw
belonged to you, and as the public didn't,
you left"
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

A YOUNG woman from the country,
stood apparently absorbed with the beauty
of Powers statues in the exhibition. Our
friend was anxiously awaiting her critic
ism. At length it came /" vow, l
should think they could afford six-penny
calico enough TO cover them critters"
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

Poverty is necessarily feeble; but it does uot
follow that riches afford strength. We may, if
we please, make wings of them which will carry
us to heaven but we may also certainly make
them oppres sive burdens, which would sink the
most hopeful soul into the deepest perdition.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

A singer who led the psalm tune at a
meeting, short time since, finding that
his concluding word Jacob, had not sylla-
bles enough to gil up the music adequate.
ly, ended .h.as: y.a.a-c.c.c-..0oii.die.rid.
die.cOb,'
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

TIE birth of child is the imprisonment of a
soul. The soul must workits way out of prison,
and. in so doing, provide itself with wings for a
future journey. 1t is for each of usR to deter
mine whether our wings shall be those of an
angel or;. grub.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

-Nrs. Harris says, foreigners resemble each
other so much that she can't more than half the
time tell an arang-outang from Frenchman
The oldlady is getting not only impertinont but
personal.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
CHOLERA AT PITTSBURGH.

PI1rsBURGH, Wednesday Sept. 20, 1884.
There have been fhy-siT deaths by cholera since
o'clock last night.
From Tn. Phladepha Pennsyssnian Of yesterday morning
PIITsBURGB, Tuesday, Sept. ls, ls't-S IN.
To-day there has been fifty deaths by cholera,
and the community is becoming much frghteneo, anu
large number of our citizens have left the city Inc
cases to day however, have sensibly decreased. We
had refreshing thunderstorm this afternoon "hlch
bas now turned into settled rain.
1t now appears that there we're eighty deaths oy
cholera Yesterday instead Of sixty reported which
makes the total number of deaths for the two days az
least one hundred and forty.
FroSa III. Pa.bnrgh Gazette oflsa
On Saturday evening, when our paper Of yesterday
was put 70 press il really seemed as II the epidemc
were about 10 abate but the experience OF yesterday
has dpelled this hope. The disease was very violent
on Sunday and but little less yesterday. Where II
will stop L is now impossible to anticipate.
PROCLAMATION FROM THE MAYORS OF FITS
BURGH ANO ALLEGHAN1.
has been ignifed that IL "a the wish OF
srs. ard respectable portion OF the community .hns 10 con
cert with the Clergy OF the two cities tbs, We shoui eresy
despse and apart certain day for the purpose on
Of dependence upon Almighty Tod me
Creator ad PreserveT Of the universe aud our nope th ne
will in His kind mercy bless the earth and t15ivins oa,
% stretch forth His hand TO the preservation o. Ills aueoa
peope from all calamity and especially TO stay the progress Of
s.euce among U.s. This. therefore, IL to give public notice
hat THURSDAY the 2lst september Inst eeommeeded
.6,nx .L.rips from all worldly employment should repair
10 thsE ycrs place. Of worship and IN ne fn
th hearts AXE humble confession VI their n. and saPp
cate the bltssrss Of onenaec heNen sssns' 81 "es''o
Gwen upde our hands aid seals this 18th dsy Of September
ID 1884 Of our respective ofees. 10 the Giles Of RUS
o"s' '"A yRHD z VOLZ msyor Of Pittsburgh
WM ADAMS. Mayor Of Allegheny.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21

c,',- rtbe sta ~. iusorning ire Department that
= regular system hes been recently adNptod BY shs
v1ri)us German Governments OF clearing DOT thesr
ssoos b. granting paroons 20 the ocnvice onooaA
alton oi theaf chipping 10 the Uaed States, sad sug
ees,iug ~ nearly All such pefsoas a,s shipped on
board ~ vessels bou,d 10 New York th.t the Uaied
states Consuls on the Continent, and especially IN
Ge.maDy shoald be instructed to ad rise tas Comms-
.;oners OF Emigration Of tie intended subarksiioa OF
such parties, their psmes and description Of their
persons the vessels in which they embarked the
date Of sailing &C.. that they may be enabled 70
AXE the necessary legal steps in the promises.
In reply have 20 inform y0u that this Department
viii cheerfully cooperate with the proper authorities
IN NewYork by gvingsuch instruc'icnst to the Unisej
states Census in Europe will facilitate them Ia the
enforcement of the Police regulations Of thai state ~
respect TO enigrsnt passengers, should % giad 10
receive from You copies Of the laws Of New York In
rea,ion 10 tbs subject for he purpose OF being trans
nitted TO the above mentioned United States Consa!s
with instructions from this Department In !hssvonf
C the actual shipment of psupes or criminals 70 inc
United States from Europe will thsnk you TO fnrnsh
with suoh specific information a. you are able -
obtain in reg ard to all the facts OF the esse
am, Sir, respectfully your obediest servant
W. l. MARCY
After some minor business the Board sdiourned -
Wednesday next at the Marine Hospital. staten
Island
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
HE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

A meeting OF the liquor dealers OF Brooklyn WA
held at the City Hotel on Tuesday evening. The OBJ
ice, was to take such measures as they might deem
reoet for the protection Of their business. An
organization was effected by the appointn eni Of VIM
white as President VIM. Msrkey IS Secretary. and
Wm. Mcclure as Treaswer A Committee on Reso-
l.,or, wa, appointed and they retired for consulta
tim when addresses were made by several. The sub
,.suee Of the remarks ere that the action Of the
Roa,d Of Excise in granting some licences and refus
mo others, ives arbitrary and VI Just that ell apph
fsnts who bad the necessary accommodation were oy
is And right entitled 10 their licenses, and that n
oder 10 tsst the legality Of the eeton OF the boarn
.hsy h.d sssembled to form association ard pro-
vide ness to eef-ay any expenses IN which the mem
bsr might % involved in esse Of psosec gncn may
ssno1sceI tbs, 3s:s.D.ne..oa % seU ha''r' D.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
pROHIBIToRY LAW CONVENTION.

TRENTON. N. j., Wednesday, Sept. 30. 1885,.
The State Prohibitory Law Convention met to-day
in this city. Tho meeting not 30 large as thss
held last year, but was composed Of large number
Of influential citizens Of different parts Of the State
John W. Hszelton OF Gloucester was Chairman,
assisted by Vice President from esch County rep
resented.
A Committee Of one from each County was APP
pointed on resolutions, Who reported = series Of re-
solves urging united and energetic sctOn in favor u
the prohibition.
One was offered recommending independent po-
htcai action in the several Counties in the State, in
the selection Of candidates for the Legislature. 1t
was debated at length and finally modified so as 70
allow such Counties ss 4emed il erpeden.t to adopt
different policy.
A mas meeting was held this evening at which the
Rev. ]. d. Wskeley and the Rev. I. l.. CuyIer of
New-York, and several other gentlemen, made
speeches.
One thousand dollars was raised for the Cause.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
TEMPERANCE MASS MEETING.

very large and respectable meeting Of the tfenls
OF Temperance in Brook, q, male snd female. was
held at the City Institute last evening, Tor tho purposs
of appointing delegates 10 TIC State Temperance Goa
ventiop, to meet at Auburn on the s1th inst J. L.
SMITH, Esq, called the meeting to order by nominal
ing ANDREW FITZGERALD, Esq, Chairman, and Rs
iUs X. BELXSAr, Esq, Secretary The Rev. j. :.
IssxP opened the proceedings with prayer. in which
he invoked the Divine blessing upon the efforts
making in he reformation e the drunkard. The call
Of the State Convention being read by the Secretary.
Mr.. SNIrE moved ihat a committee be appointed to
select dole gates and also 10 draft resolutions which
was carried. and the Chair appointed Mes1s smith.
Isc ell McCutcheon, Campbell and Virgins SAID COM
mittee who retired for elaboration In the mean
time The Hon GYo HArL gave some statistical infor-
nation as TO where the money goes which Is paid toe
taxes in this county, from which u appears that DUR
ing the year there were 5ef criminals In the zen
itentiarv of which III we've Americans, and Of the
latter many were boys born Of foreign parents aud
brought M under the influence Of grogshops In the
Jail there were a557 prisoners, Of which number 40
were Americans: in the Poor House. s,7s7, Of whom
9e3 were Americans making grand total Of 9,otsi
and this army was supported at an aggregate annual
expense of 1914, 226 oil. Mr.. Hall attributed ths
result to the grosshops, and referred, in scathing
terms 10 the Excise In granting licenses
10 IN. 40 places. Two Of them, he said, were now
IN ia and the other six would be tried ~ soon o. the
courts could get time 10 attend to the ~ Tho pros
eortion Of the Board had good ehoct thus far, as
the President had yet only signed forty licenses
ard was doubtful whether he would run the risk ct
signing any more. The resolutions were then 10
ported. They advocate the passage of prohioitory
liquor law condemn the veto OF Gov. seymour, snd
express the determination 10 lay aside oil other con-
siderations until Maine Law Governor and Legis-
laure is elected and the principles they contend for
adopted and in force The following delegates to the
stste Convention were proposed and adopted
Sscord Assembly Disirici-The Rev. John Marsh.
n. W. Knapp. George Hall DR.. Rowland
Third AssSm5iy Districf-Joel Brown. Alexander
Campbell, Josiah Nee utcbeon Herbert I. Moore.
Each delegation was empowered to ill vacancies.
and the resolutions we're unanimously carried =.
mentsry 10 the Hon. George Hall, for his efforts 10
tho Temperance cause, which was unanimously
adopted when tho meeting was addressed by the Rey,
NJ. Hatfield and }. :. lnskip, who spoke win
much force and effect. The meeting then adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
CONVENTION OF LIBERAL SOCIETIES.

Last evening tie regular molthly meeting Of
,hi, Convention was held at No. 80 Leonsrd-st. in
the apartments Of the French section La Montague.
The attendance was numerous. Tie chair was
taken by Mr. HIssrR Of the Democratic Band, il the
absence Of the President, DR.. Ashenbrenner.
A report was presented from the Democratic BaHd
on the proposed License Law, taking decided ground
against any License law, as Inconsistent with the
Constitution of the United States, which promises
every individual freedom Of trade II recommended,
instead good education and example, and inspection
OF articles sold, to insure good quality. The Bind
also reported in favor OF the proposed Provision law,
suggesting however that Investigation should be
had only on special requisiton.
The vote Of the CONTENTION being taken, the La
oep.e law vas rejected and the report Of the Demo
cratic Rugd accepted and put ON record, express
in, TIE opinion OF the Convention.
A Con mittes Of three WA appointed to collect. aud
report TO the Convention on s existing prohibitory
laws IN the United States.
The ProyisioB Law was put to tho vote and carried
witbou, alter alton with only dissentient voice.
A Committee Of three was appointed TO have Tho
law put in form and prsserted to the Legislature:
Col. FoRBEs inquired whittier anything had been
done by the Committee on reply to Victor hugo
appeal In favor OF republican refugees.
Mr. WiTcHEI, ore Of the Committee, said Do
found no sympathy il this country for European
Dsnocrats-nothing had been done.
II was moved and carried that the Convention
should NJ ct every Wednesday until the election.
TIE delegate from the Msshtdir gave notice that
IN Fridsy ne RI the french would have an excursion
In honor of the proclaimiDg Of the First Republic.
Thew are 10 take the steamboat Laura Knapp al
PIER No. North River. a, ? o slook.
The Convention adjourned III Wednesday,. the
a-,h nat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
PARLIAMENT AT QUEBEC.

QUzsEc, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1854.
The debate on the Governor Generals address was
to have closed by agreement lsst night but the oppo-
ston persisted, and the House sat all night and now
at noon to-day is still sitting.
The test vote on the amendment to the paragraph
relating to Clergy Reserves, stood 20 for Minis
tiers and 80 agains! them
The address In answer TO the Royal speech was
passed. and the Minister sustained every division
by overwhelming majorities.
Lord Elgin Is rot kely TO leave Canada until he
gives the royal assent to tie Clergy Reserves Secular
cation bill.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
e. S. UNIvERsALTSr CONVENTION.

PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday Sept. 20, 1854.
The General Convention Of Universalists Of the
United States assembled this morning at the LoH-
bard 81, Church and organized by the election Of the
Rev. Gordon +. Mason Of Pa as Moderator; A. r.
Abbott Of K. L. Stated Clerk; Richard Eddy Of Now
York, Assistant.
Delegates are present from Maine. New-Hsmpshire
Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New-York
Massachusetts,, NewJerScy, Pennsylvania, Ohio, In
diana, Illinois and Maryland.
The Convention adjourned at 10 o'clock, to the
Musical Fund Hall where the occasional sermon Vas
preached by the Rev. 7. b. Taylor.
The afternoon session Of the Convention was scou.
pied in hearing reports from the various States and
in discussing tho new Constitution.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
WAR UPON THE KNOw-NOrmINGs.

WAsHISGToS, Wednesday, sept 70, 1898.
The attempt 10 reorganze the Democratic party
upon the basis of opposition to the Know Noihings
has served to relieve the monotony existing here.
Tonight mass meeting was held at Corusis Saloon,
consisting of some five or six hundred persons Post
master Berrett was appointed President, with large
number of Vice-Presi6ents and Secretaries. The
Committee on Business presented preamble and
resolutions of which the following is the spirit;
That, whereas The Democratic party has ever
striyen 10 maintain the guarantees of the Constr
tuition In purity and whereas, certain organization
has sprung up, having for its object the curalment
of the rights Of adopted citizens, therefore,
Re,olred That the Democratic party will wage I'M
ceasipo war upon the secret organization OF Know.
Nohirigs and for that purpose will form National
Democratic Association that we will forget political
sptecedens and cordially invite Wings and all others
TO join us in our efforts; that we have confidence III
the wisdom and integrity Of President Pierce's Ad
minstr stion and that all Know Noth'ngs be removed
from place under the Administration, &c.
Upon taking the vote on the resolutions, the mega
tiyes were decidedly in the ascendant but, notwth
Standing they were declared passed.
Mr.. Florence Of Philadelphia was then introduced
and was received with groans and cries Of Water.
He waited some minutes, but no disposition being ex-
hibi;ed TO hear him speak, some OF the speakers on
the stand pitched into the KnowNothings IN violent
style.
Afer considerable sharp shooting between por-
ton of the crowd and tho speakers on the stand both
being indscreet, the meeting adjourned to Friday
afternoor-nOtbing having been done beyond the ap
poin,ment of officers snd the passage of the reso
buttons.
This meeting is matter OF much Importance, as
from all the movements connected with it-appont'
ment of officers resolutions, &cit has the favor OF
the Administration, and is the commencement OF the
rolling Of the Democratic Presidential ball.
The disturbance was created by not exceeding
thirty persons, and could not be considered party
movement of those politically opposed to the object
Of the meeting.
Another death by cholera Is reported
Attorney General Cushing is preparing 10 carry the
Booth case, in which the Wisconsin Supreme Court
decided against the constutonality Of the Fugitive
Slave law, up 70 the Supreme Court Of the United
States.
The Treasury Department has commenced sun
against Beverly G. Sanders, late Collector 81 San
Francisco, for an alleged balance due to the Gen
eral Government If 100000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 81 1884

oerse o. - uceDss. With tie Provlso shit shey
you'd strictly Observe the suhcsyla Iherssosailohs
reported b. the Compistce we're TO tln erect arc ;
COMMITTEES OF siG. with the Chairman. CONSISTING oil
Wn y hte, Charles o Neil. Thomss dcCtny' GEO.
Mallory, Thomas Sharp, Patrick Cresa sui Mr. GI'
lsgher rers appointed. With power to employ cosa-
sell TO contest Toe right Of the authorities ia shutting
10 tseE places u business, and thus deprsg tbs m
0! lie m Of procuring subsistence 70, en-eyes
ani families, A general invitation Was thea ex-
tended to those present. to join the association which
rss responded TO by about forty, who paid down S.
each initiation fee. Tho meetiag soon aites sd-
.ourrei.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
SOUTHERN ITEMS.

BALTIMORE, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1854.
The Ner.Oyle0nI Cosyisr says that the yellow
fever Is increasing in malignty; that greater mum
Der Of persons dying at the Charity Hospital and
that the mortality was increasing in private practice
The deaths at the Hospital sor three days numbered
ninety-fve.
We have nothing later from Charleston, aud the
Savannah papers at hand contain no news OF interest
Our city is full Of strangers from the South and
West The hotels are crowded beyond all precedent,
and there is large business doing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
NORWOOD BOVINE was


dominated by the Convention.
The Committee on resolutions then reported the
following:
RssOlred, That the Wings of New York cherish now
they have ever done a cordial and immovaoe al
ischnsnt TO the Federal Union and 10 the Constitu-
hon as having been framed and ordained to establish
Justice insure domestic tranquility, promote the
general welfare and the blessings OF liberty TO
ourselves and posterity, and that they will resist
Hy attempt from any quarter TO divide the one or
violate the other. TO divert either from the bench
sen, purposes tor which they were established.
kesoieed That the passage by the trainers OF the
Constitution and the fathers Of the republic of the
sansece OF 1887 clearly established as a cardinal
paLdpe with hem that Slavery should be forever
Ps9abited In the territories Of the Unitod States
ae"'red, That we cordially approve Of the firm
sso many stand Of the Wing Senators of the State
:. sew.fo'k Ia defense Of the rights Of the Free
of ne w Spd maintenance Of the principles aud policy
I ne mnig party, and that We tender our grateful
IA Sks 10 tbose members Of Congress who resisted
.a n1sd hdeity the breach Of public faith involved
ne lepeai OF the Missouri Compromise.
Aa M;s. That by the act procuring the repeal Of
N.h compromise we hold that we are forever
nrom;ss r;,s '% M s obligations to support any
,Sa w. slavery, except such as are contained
Inne consultation Of the United states: and u,ost
esPecHy tna We are forever relsasad from all ohl;
gsuoes 10 ADMIT into our Union any State wb;.h
sanctions or permits Slavery. 10y ''-'' "-'A
hssoped iba' the recent action of Congress stimu
cnnn. a.a sPprosee by the Prsideut, whereby tho
compact commonly known as the M.sonr; Cou'
promise 10 repudated, and the vast rerr;toSS known
,s. SseoIasis and Kansas opened to Slavery has al
yy received the unqualified condemnst;c, &c Tho
,,sS s o. New FORK, and we point with sstsfsct;on
~ psse 70 the faot that not a single Whig member
g. House OF Congress from this or any othsr
fs'sa any soa Of support, couutsaance,