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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

Alexander Humboldt celebrated his SSH
birthday on tho llth Of September \
number Of Populations called upon him to
oder him their congratulation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

Tho st. Louis Democrat says that a
mountain OF sal; has bccn discovered IN
Perry county. Mo-, on Saline creek. II
has a pure, sweet taste, and when powdered
is as white rs any table salt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

An English publication says that young
men should walk sax, and young women
four miles in the open air every day. With
some exceptions this is sound advice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09
FARuCEors

Joseph Dearborn, Hartford, seed wleat' W.
William Hall, Norway, seed wheat ~
gratuity, -,
Henry c. Reed, Norway, seed wheat 20
Marx p. smith, Norway, seed corn, loV
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

AccmDr. \ little son OF T.. Maxim, OF
this town broke his collar bone on Tuesday,
by falling from a wagon. He was ON his
way 70 tho Cattle Show.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

In Pike county, Alabama, q family OF
thiriy-scycn persons were lately poisoned by
the colorcd cook, who mixed arsenic in
their food. Six have already died, and the
Others are in a critical condition. The cook
says she was insiigated 10 tho crime by a
man Coskima, Hungarian. She wa.
burnt immdiately, and the Hungarian will
share the same fate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

The merchants of'Chicaeo have united
INTO an association to AID in forwarding
Western produce to the Eastern market.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

Flour is selling in Cincinnati at : IS to
81 50, and large lots could not be sold eI-
cspt at lower figure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

Ii is stated that seventeen fugitive slaves,
in companies Of two, three or four, passed
through New York last week, on their way
" Canada.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

Benjamin Richards, OAasl, DIS, SUI
nlh boar, %
n. Forn.,. TrIs. - hr.t suffolk boar, 3 90
$. q g. Cobb, Norway, b..t byar Of any
breed, . 20
F.. e. Book TuslGt'I, 2Ib.s,l1, 800
d. Forhr PARIS hHt -Iw with four
pir.. %
F. g. Buck. BhckGrI, % h..t .lw. DO. . 90
Isaiah Bluuav,N0rmy, etI.suoto'cr
months, 2WD
II ". M.II'tt, Norway, 3 shoats. era
tuity, 40
u. Forhc., PARE. . PIG, pedigree stock,
suffolk guuity, 90
William Rice, best buck, 900
Gardner Rowe. Oglori, b.,t buck, 40
Sila,p JUu.s, Paris, br-tlrrsulsh"p, b 90
John Dunham. PARIS. ~ beet lock ID, 3 90
Alden B.,-y. Paris, 20 h#st d1. 200
H. g.. Chapman, Bethel, 3 ,hcyIIt
sheep. snuuity, %
II. ". Ml.lrt, Norway, specimen u
h.us aud ducks gr'uity, %
JACOB BRADBURY Chairman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

4. II Holt, Norway, best herd Of cat
h.. 1000
Benjamin Richards, oxford, n best
herd 1l lffIH. . uD
yEl,ANUS DECOSTER, Chairman
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

rVBLItaEp E,gV IEW,Y MORNING -
Vim. a. PIDGIN s Co,
rEurr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-10-09

Tho Kansas correspondent Of the Rock.
land Gazette gives the following account OF
this new city, which bears the name Of our
t!.,s.....t.t a. = g.,,f.r
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-01-01

people are generally ready to allow. l have only
quoted small examples-were to enter on the
chapter of great ones, | should fill a volume
History would afford gigantic proofs Of the
soundness of my theory, if the "powets that
be " at the observatory were to append foot
notes to their meteorological observations,
stating the events that took place under such
and such atmospherical circumstances. How
many battles lost and won-how many revolu-
tions triumphant or quelled-how many nations
destroyed or saved-what important events &C.
complished or failing of accomplishment, mere
ly because the weather was hot or cold, damp OIL
dry, clear or hazy, changeOble or at BEAU FIxEl
The barometer it is, more than kings and law.
ycrs, that sways the destnies of the world anC
instead of woman," as the poet said moe
CALAMITY, we must maintain that tits weathe
rules us al l."
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-01-01
From the Dublin University Magazine.
OLD CHURCH BELLS.
Ring out merrily,

Ring out merrilyj
Loudly, cheerily
Blithe old bells from the steeple tower
Hopefully fearfully,
Joyfully, tearfully,
Moveth the bride from her maiden bower,
Cloud there is none in thy fair summer sky;
Sunshine 1ings benson down from on high;
Children sing loud as the train moves along,
"Happy the bride that the sun shineth on"
Kncll out drearily,
Measured and wcarily,
Sad old bells from the steepe gray,
Priests chanting lowly;
Solemuly slowly
Passeth the corse from the portal to-day,
Drops from the leaden clouds heavily fall
Dripping over the plume and the pail;
Murmur old folks as the traiu moves along,
"Happy the dead that the rain raineth on"
Toll at the hour of prime,
Matin and vesper chime,
Loved old bells from the steeple high
Rolling like holy waves
Over the lowly graves,
Floating up prayerfraught, to the sky,
Solemn the lesson your lightest notes teach,
Ringing the dead to their rest in the tomb.
Peal out ever more
Peal as We pealed of yore,
Brave old bells, on each Sabbath day.
In sunshine and sadness,
Through clouds and thro, gladDess
Bridal and burial have passed away
Tell us lifes pleasures with death are still rife;
Tell us that death ever leadeth to life;
Life is our labor, and Death is our rest.
If happy the Living, the dead are the blest.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-01-01

"Made up, most likely. Tut tut ! wife-Tve
said no that's enough nor do you give her centT
Grace Leigh had heard every word of this, but,
as if rooted TO the spot, could not stir This then,
was the good man upon whose assistance she had
builded the hope of a comfortable home for one
month longer, at the expiration of which time she
trusted her mothers health would be SO far re-
stored that she would not be obliged to labor
alone.
81 cannot assist you tonight Come to-mor-
row-my husband may then be able to do some
thing for you. He has 80 many calls upon his
purse"
The timid littio wife blushed rs she spoke for she
knew that Gracehad seen the interior of the phil
anthropists heart Oh! how much shame and hu-
milation--yca, and rcmorse, a true wife has often
to feel
"Mother, the landlord will only take our bed
he says he will accept that as payment in full"
a should think he might, as its worth is three
times the amount of the months rent However,
we can do no better. So the phianthropist dsap-
pointed you, my dear"
"Never mind, mamma, | dare say we shall get
along somehow. But are you sure you will be
qnite warm sleeping on the floor ?" asks Grace,
turning ashe to hide tear
ayes warrn and comfortable anywhere, if you
are but with me-
The morrow came. But out upon the crusted
snow the philanthropist will never pass again
His cold heart is closed forever against appeal from
Gentle tC,il Wifi and petted child Will the true
charity he ever refused giving be given to him
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-01-01

Vice stings even in our pleasures
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-25
THE EXCISE COMMISSIONERS.

The Board met yesterday in the Common Pleas
Court. Room, Part /. Present, Commissioners Has
kett and Holmes. Licenses were granted to the fol-
lowing persons:
KssI Bq,s No. No 81 q I ES%h street g.
Salmon c. Foote, No. u South street, $50
n NJ Il. ss.Sssn :,9.: 80
HSsIs HS1ssT No. ~ s TsS .y .Tsnns go
John Campbell, No. S36 Riyinston street, $50
sa| T!ySn No 81 M la Es, :'I EoIs H. street. So
Eliza Rocket, No SCI Houston street, $50.
John Roach No SIS Eighth avenue, $50
Peter Conner. No 465 Sixth avenue, $50
M M% y, X:f M No. 80 81 sI nasas
Eichols: Kssel No lss Avenue A. wv uao, River
Icui, Nstl,. No. l7o Chambers street, so.
VIM D. Levart Chas Mccarthy cor Third avenue and
William Taylor, No. SIS Broadway, sa5 .,
Commissioner HOLMES stated that after careful
personal survey of the locality known Is the Five
Points, and digent inquiry, the Board had resolved TO
entertain no applications for license there with the ex'
and Park streets and the other at the corner OF Chat
ham and Pearl; and not in these two instances
unless it should appear advisable de taid the Com
mssoners intend to thin out the disreputaole ana 90
noxous quorh holes and all they ask lie the cooperation
of the police authorities and the friends OF the law
the first to report such cell without license and the
latter to prosecute. With effectual aid from theee two
sources they hope to reduce the number Of liquor
ehOfe al Rdst ~ pei Cch' oho' '"''"oJ ~N~"''f'"~
great deal of good. ~
At an early day the Commissioners will visit the
lower parts Of Washington, West and Greenwich
streets and procure all the information possible before
granting any more licenses in that quarter. Some
time ago they applied to the metropolitan Police Com
ssoIers of all the rum shop; in the First
would have much facilitated their present inspection;
but no such statistics have yet been forthcoming.
The Commissioners desire to have it known and re-
membered N at book is now open at Mr. Hasketts
office No. Is Centre street for protests against dIspr
derly or obnoxious drinking houses: They Will be
glad to receive complaints from all who have them to
make m
In order to grant no licenses hastily and without due
examination the Commissioners have concluded to sit
on every Tuesday, at the usual hour and place. up to
the lst Of September for the reception Of applications
They will Lot meet again to grant Licenses until Tues.
day the ls day Of September, unless the number OF
petitions should become great as to require Pror
action. This will afford time for the names OF all sp-
pcants to be published and complaints, if any exist
II is said that about 10 per cent of the applications
thus for made have been rejected; but II must De
horne in mind that the Commissioners have hitherto
had the more respectable sellers to deal with
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-25

mad With regard to the Territorial election ~ the
T"n tn. GENERAL feeling is that the bogus authority
.han nat be permitted again to have legal success
SON The danger Of creating rival IN power TO the
Stote oreanizatiou from the Free-Statc ranks,
,. . felt 70 be something not to be overlooked. The
n;cy that seems 10 he settled is, that the Terri
toris Legislature shall be taken into our pOssesson,
bu only to open the way for the State Govern nent
There are few who would like 10 use the Govern
ment for pcrpetuation OF Territorial authority.
These are few, have generally some selfish motive
at bottom, and now seem 10 hesitate some little
about giving utterance to such opinion.
Gen. Lane still maintains in the strongest laH-
guage the necessity ofurgiog our acceptance under
the Topeka Constitution. Last night there was
night session, convened in front of the Topeka
House. The first speaker, w. s. Phillips, took the
ground that the best interests ofthe Territory and
the whole country demanded that Kansas r,~d
he admitted under tie peoples Constitution. That
it was in this way alone that Ruihan fraud and
violence, and Federal completely with it, could be
rebuked. That as precedent for other Territories
and for the future interests Of Kansas another Con-
sttuton growing out If the bogus fraud must rot be
Permitted to supplant it. That the only advantage
growing out Of seizure Of the Territorial
power would be for its destruction and reputation.
That the charters for ferries, bridges, railroads and
the host Ofotber purposes which had been granted
with extraordinary privileges for twenty years TO
The Rufan faction in Kansas and Missouri would
baye to be shouldered with large debt for their
wars against Kansas, now audited if new Terrific
rial Government Ia grow out OF the usurpation.
That justice could never be obtained in the
Federal Courts or capital flow freely into Kansas,
until the question was settled
DR.. Davis of LeaveDworth, the next speaker, be-
gan by lauding the Topeka Constitution. The
Leayerworth resolutions had been misunderstood
He spoke for time of the Pro-Slavery outrages,
appealing to the feelings of the people in cOndemna-
ton Of them. He then began to take positions not
quite so explicit. He wanted the people to organize
under the Territorial Government and To make the
Topeka Constitution be born again of the Terrific
rial Legislature.
Mr.. Parrot next spoke. He began by appealing
to the Convention to believe his devotion to the TO.
pcka Constitution. He said, May my right hand
'wither when desert the Topeka Constitution I"
He launched into eloquent and pathetic descriptions
of the wrongs of the people. He spoke for some
time, and was we'll received.
Mr.. Adams of LeavenwOrth was called, but did
not respond. Mr.. Daniel Foster of Mapleton made
an able and enthusiastic speech, setting forth the
proprety of the policy of the FreeState party. Mr..
S. n. Wood of Lawrence next spoke, as did some
others. At late hour the Convention adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-25
MEETING OF THE D1SBANDED SPECIAL
POLICEMEN.

The disbanded Special Policemen held meeting in
the basement Of the Commissioners Office yesterday,
al II O'Clock a. IN 20 make arrangements to attend In
body the funeral CT the murdered policeman, Ander-
o. On Sunday afternoon.
s. o. Scranton was chosen Chairman, and Mr..
Q ;8cbenbusb, Secretary.
Mr.. BERRYmAs moved that Committee be ap-
pointed TO wait upon Mr.. Bowen and Superintendent
Tamadge, and invite them to meet in conference with
this body.
A Committee Of two was appointed to carry out the
objects Of the motion.
MIR. BERRYuAy said report had appeared in some
of the morning papers to the effect that the specials
while holding meeting the afternoon previous, IN the
room where they were now assembled, had been
turned out He desired the reporters present to con-
radic this statement as such had not been the CAGE
The minutes Of the last meeting were read and ap-
proved ard the following oficen were announced a.
having been selected TO act on the occasion OF tne
funersl George Truss, Inspector; 4. Cooper rirst
Sergeant; A. Sixby Second Sergeant; e. Stoli Ihro
Sergeant: w, Is Jacobs, Fourth Sergeant; Mr.:
Church, First Roundsman; VIM. Emmonds, Second
Roundsmen; ii. Mosher. Third RouHdsmani N. D.
Wskeman, Fourth Roundsman.
Mr. BERKrNAs ,aid Superintendent Tallmaose nua
promised to furnish shields for the deputies to wear
and that he would also hold consultation WIN Tue
Committee in reference TO the OH 'ers wearing s
arms He. together with others OF the Comm''ec
had weite upon some of the fire companies wno w
preparing TO attend the funeral but they nad NO. ss
with very good reception. He suPPo.. - a"cori.
because the force had been dsbancea, anu hsdv
ngly not recognized a. an shs Ids and in
US Mills was opposed to wearing .hnD thew were
favor of wearing badges the came e "oSn
on duty, in order tbs. they might % a''N's '''''N
frcm The 70 rulsr Police force.
ou;ss a E,cus.on arose and hrsliy the matter vac
decide ja hysI Vj wearing ~ Af's" Ss's's VI
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-25
PUBLIC MEETINGS.

METROPOLITAN POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
At 10 o'clock yesterday the hour of meeting for the
Metropolitan Police Commissioners, Messrs. Nye,
Bowen and Stranahan were promptly in their seats,
ready to proceed with business soon as the remain
ing members arrived.
About this time, Mayor Powell came over from
Brooklyn, and proceeded directly to the office OF
Mayor Wood, where he was soon after joined by the
latter named functonary.
After waiting half an hour, Gen. NYE took tbs chair
and called the Board to order.
Mr.. BowEN said, inasmuch as it was now loi O'Clock
and there was no quorum present. he would move that
the Board adjourn until 10 o'clock this tSaturdayl
morning.
Mr.. STRAyAHAv-One moment before that motion
is put will state that have learned that Mr. Choi'
well is sick; otherwise he would be present. =.
Gen. NYE-This Board is now adjourned to ~
o'clock 70 morrow.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-25
THE CONVENTION.
From Our Special Correspondent.


TofEKA, July IL, 1857.
Opposition to the Topeka Constitution is in the
vccative. The few politicians who have openly OF
secretly connived at its abandonment are vielng
With each other in protestations of atsachn to
II The 81 little cloud no bigger than mans
totber political v'ion has at last spread OYER
AL nae a canopy and they shrink from the storm
they baVe raised Dr. Davis of Leayenworth, one
OF authoss Of the Leavenworth resolutions, made
sspeeeh last hight, strong Topeka Constitution
speech, and endeavorod TO show that the Leaven-
worth resolutions did not mean what they said.
Ahrcns y. Jarrett esq, made an especial appeal TO
it. and said something abeat hi, right hand with.
sripg" when be forsook that blessed Constitution.
The nominations will be nade TO-DAY. A man who
10 not true TO the Topeka Constitution has no more
prospect OF nomination than StriDsfellow. The
people are blessed institution themselves. Great
are the people
A fserisl anxiety for the result had been enter.
tanned by many men, IL WAS currently believed that
many Of the delegations were packed. Tho error
~ IN supposing that any delegation could be sent
nom any part Of Kansas which would BIZ willing to
abandon the Topeka Constitution. There was GER
>xay confusion VI IDEAS as to the policy to b, par-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-25
ANOTHER TRA6EDYIN CINCINNATI.
TWENTY CHILDREN DEAD.
Casaa.eIe.al IA

Prom tn Cb<tnhdb CoAHc<hSA <6
The community has hardly been allowed breathing
time since the horrible tragedy enacted by tn.
derer Loefner, before again called upon IN re-
connt deed witch, in heish ipiquty, beggars de-
ferptiop and throws the legendary poisonins OF the
BOrgiss in the shade.
Yesterday afternoon, between the hours of two and
four couple Of boys, apparently from to 10 years
Of age were observed saunterng up Buckeye street.
denstly populated German neighbour 'od, scattering
all lOzepess upen the sidewalk about the size OF
peppermint drops. In another part Of the street,
father robust looking man. dressed in black coat,
white pants and white hat, with box under his arm,
was also observed, occasionally distributing similar
description Of lozeDge, only in larger quantities.
As is Usual in German localities, quite a number
of children were playing upon the street, and
they gTeedly seized the tempting candies thu'
eraiuitously thrown in their way. Occasionally
The man would give package TO persons he met but
IN these instances the parties declined tasting, suspect
ing something wrong Not so, however, with the un-
suspe citing children who greediy devoured the to them
dainty waits, and in short tme afterward they were
taken with violent vomiting. The neighoorhood be;
Fries were summoned, who speedily detecte the acs
,icn Of poison and upon chemist 10 the neighoor:
hood Mr. Eckel Analysing iozenge, II was Iouad 70
be composed Of equal parts OF sugar ana n9uF
taken as many as $50 Of these death dealing drops
were fourd in one pile and in another spot oneourth
pound Ct arsenic four tied in couple OF parcels
The neghborhoOd became fearfully excited, for at
least eny children nad more or less vi 'o
insidous poison. The first victim was fine little boy
pamed John Schultz aged pine years, whose parents
reside on Buckeye street, near Poplar lie expired at
about 6 o'clock in the evening. We were present
when the Coroner held his inquest and more melan-
choly sight it has hardly been our lot to witness The
mother Of the dead child had few days previous
been confned and in the same room, her eldest born
lay stiff and rigid cOrse, while the new born infant
sought in vain for nOurishment from the maternal
bre asst the fount of which sudden grief and agony
had dried. Her two other children had also partaken
of the poisoned Drops and lay sick in the same room,
but they were pronounced out Of danger.
Immediately upon the other side of the street,
another promising child named Henry Sehwarts,
about II o'clock last night said to have breathed
Is last and at the time we visited the pois9ned as
trict some four or five other children male and female
were supposed to be in very critical condition. We
heard also that several similar had occurred on
Fifteenth. between Race and Elm streets; but We
were unable 10 CLEAN particulars.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-25
Mtw9lork Dailp Gtibn,te
KANSAS.
FREE STATE CONVENTION.

From Our Special Correspondent,
TOPEKA, July 10, 1857.
The Convention was called to order this morning
by Gen. James III. Lane, who was elected tempo
rary Chairman The Committee on Permanent
Organization reported almost immediately, when
the Convention thus organ zed: James II. Lane,
President; A. d. Richardson aud Richard Hinton,
Secretaries; and several Vice-Presidents.
One hundred and fifty delegates were in attend
ance Parts of the Territory never before repre-
scented had their delegates in attendance. la
good many neigbborhoods, the more conser 'atlSe
Of the Pro. Slavery men had united in the election
of delegates aud although this proceeding was for
party Convention, still ii was permitted III most OF
the cases an encouragement IN the way OF Wen
doing.
Beside the Delegates, there has been nearly
thousand persons present. AS no hall in Topeka is
large enc ugh, the Convention assembled in grove
below Topeka. on the Kaw River Committees on
Business and Resolutions were created Nearly all
the day has been occupied in speechmaking, as the
Committee ON Credentials were unable 10 report
until evening Gov. Robinson, Gen. Lane, Judge
Conway, Mr.. Holman, S. ID. Thatcher, DIR. Morris
and other gentlemen addressed the assembly. All
tie speeches were admitted to have been effective
and able No one venturea to take position against
The Topeka Constitution.
-FOUR correspondent forwards with the above a
detailed report of the Proceedings, which had
Been anticipated by other advices. Ed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-25

ARREST FOR PAssrso ALTERED Mos.f; l.. a m'o ~
mes. about 30 year: ola who cav .nt bv a Ger
% 1Snn nssr stsWs eS and rendered so bill on As
wsmSush ssl His 'YS% ss shSs s Of s
hale un o.. absence of the proprietor, went rs0
Me- m few SSS,: SsS. 70 Sc IL.
OH s,s1sd from 81 BILL and ssked the prsonefm he
nd 20 other money. He replied that he had more.
ard did not know t@at the money was bsd Not IkisS
bis appearance Mr.. Richards called on Lieut.. DoHa~
hue Who took him to the Police Staten, WHARF he wss
searched and, beside the altered BILL % u in otasr
mosey was f und in bis possession principally 10 Ne"r
ark bills and specie indicating that 6ll Of simA &
denomination had been previously paced WI q
arrested, he appeared much sgitated and imnedissf
offered to pay with the other money, which be hs'
Just denied having. He says be obtained The mon
from his brother in ElizsbethPort this morning
that he lived in Jersey City. Two excursion nck'
from New. York to this city, with the Newark heks
torn of, were found on hi, perses Which be .sy.
purchased to come to ard return nom newark
TIA, he came here merely 10 zee the place,
lSswssA Dsry &sywties |sJA