Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-05

the shaft of the hook to steady and give force
to its operation in catching at the right mo
hent and turning the thread to form the loop
as the needle is withdrawn momsntarily from
tie material, under which it does its; duty so
beautifully. steel spring at the back of the
main lever operated by the largest cam drum,
before described,) which steadies Che motion of
all the parts, completes the machine, If we ex-
cept the cast iron plane on which the material
is laid, and the treadle below, and band to con-
meet the latter with the apparatus.
All acquainted with machinery will at once
comprehend, from this brief description, the
extraordinary simplicity of this beautiful little
thing, when compared with the parts of all other
sewing machines; and hence its almost entire
freedom from getting out Of order when prop
erly cared for. Its simplicity is a guarantee
that it will rarely require repairs, as its every
part Is substantial, though light. Like all
other sewing machines we know, its work (sew-
fng) viii draw one way, unless the end of the
thread be caught" or secured with the needle
In hand. That, however, is a sort of finishing
work, requiring very little time, and one to
which all are accustomed who can use the needle
The work of this machine is as substantial as
that of any other sewing machine We have
seen it tested, in coat made with it, and such
is our judgment upon it. 1t is calculated to
perform the work of ten females, upon ordinary
straight-ahead sewing.
We omitted to mention above, that the length
of the stitch is regulated by two adjusting
screws regulating the lever operating the
needle, and that the height of the little feed
plate is also regulated by pair Of adjusting
screws, so as to receive under it the finest linen
cambria only, or q material as thick and SUBJ
stantial as doubled broadcloth.
We repeat, this machine is most important
invention, destined to find its way into hum
dredS of thousands Of families in this country,
wherein it will enable the females of them to
accomplish with the needle, in the most ordi-
nary and necessary description of sewing, ten
times as much in the same time, as without the
sewing machine. If any other, notwithstand-
ing Its low price, possess advantages over it,
we were certainly unable to discover them.
We advise all the ladies of Washington to call
at McGregor's and witness its operation.
The TRAGEDY AT GOLDSBoRO' N CA
late mail brought us the following communica-
ton on this subject:
GoLDsBoRo', ". c., July 81. 1857.
Editor Star: 1 see, in the Star, paragraph en-
titled - The Tragedy at Goldsboro', n G, ;; TO
which l beg permission TO call your attention
Whoever gave you the information contained i'm
that parag aph, imposed sadly on YOU and your
readers. Ii does not contain a single fact, from
beginning to end. will therefore endeavor to
sc! me whole matter truthfully before you, and
briefly as possible.
Odenheimer is petty trader in this town
dealing in ready made clothes. horses, mules
whisky, &c, DC. lie travels around the country
seeking to make a living. 1t was but a connie If
weeks before the late tragedy that he was caned
IN an adjoining county. for having sold notori-
ously Wild, runaway horse to physician there
He sold him fJr gentle horse, although he knew
him to he one of the most vicious animals iInapi-
nahle, having bought him as such from a citizen
OF this town. He ran away with the physician.
broke his buggy, and endangered his life and
mat OF youn" lnaa who was in company with
nlh FOR this lac was caned, and the Doctor
submitting in court, was fined one dollar This
is bnt one (and the least aggravatng) of the thou
reg ion.
How the affair came about between Odenheiner
and Davis-having unfolded leaf in his cha-ac-
ter Will state briefly. Odenheimer had q QUA.
rel on the street, some two months ago. with a
respectable merchant OF this town, and Dr Davis.
Standing by, prevented them. TO! some time, fom
comma, cor, to blows Tired of this. Davis retired,
and Odenheimer rushed on his opponent-ihey
met soinehow-and o. put down his antagonist
being much the stronger man. Davis, who has
ever been found OF the side of peace. palled
Odenheimer off, which seems TO have given hi,a
offence, and caused him afterwards to talk freely
ana Inenacingly Of Davis Such, AT least had
been frequently reported to Davis, bGt he needed
1t not. Odenhe me had been IN; the habit Of splL
ing whisky TO a slave of DR.. Davis, which slave
retailed IL to other negroes about town keening
his bar IN the Doctors stables. For this DR. ID
punished his servant, but owe looked Odenheimer |
we now come TO that account or .'bilI b" Dr. |
Davis DIT owe Odenhcimer a small bill and wa, |
wiling 10 pay IL. Odcnheimer had sold some |
aftcies To one Tor perhaps iwo) Of the Doctors
slaves, without the Doctor's permission or order
and, without mentioning either of the accounts 10
the Doctor, he gave them to officer for colcc-
uon he Doctor, when warranted, admitted the |
correctness OF one Of the accounts so far as he |
knew, but refused to pay the other They were |
both made out against the Doctor
You will now see. Mr.. Editor, that Dr. Davis |
at law TO collect bill.'' But first for having
threatened him secondly. for having sold whis.
KY and other articles 10 his slave without his or
Der, verbal or written; and thirdly, for daring
10 sue MN at law TO collect bl' contracted with
his negro. For all these outrages Dr. Davis caned
Odenheimer in the Tribune office giving him
three or four blows with bis cane but tLcre wa,
no shooting ut that time.
You viii now meet me n, ne trjny On The |
Thursday, week aftrI this Canipc Al the count |
ing room of Messrs. Washing ton Il Andrews be- |
lore w b Edmnndson, Esq, DAVIS, obedient 10 |
The summons Of the law, goes there alone-uof
- assisted b. fends'' as you say NO, armed moi
having weapon Of any Kind ia his hand or on |
his person.. How do we find that peaceable |
md inohtnsive'' Is'aelite, He is present with |
Us at the trial. He has tco pistols His stepson,
Chas Spdtb, ~ there also. He has two some saw
mr., pistols and a bowie knife The trial opens |
Dr d. objects to an item, because il was sold To |
ms slave without an order and illegally Oden-
heimer abruptly and persistently contradicts Dr. |
d. alleging that he (Dr. ID } told him to sell the
articles to the slave DR.. ID tells O. it is lie aud
must not be repeated o. replies IFS another and
Dr.. ID. picks up small h.e-shovel and strikes AT
him Young spath Immediately shoots Davis
through the body, and the stepfather, no, :. an
Old" but a oor>Iful man, in the prime of life.
follows up the fire. DR. ID. seizes the young msn.
ard, while his arm is around him, the old man
hres: fractuFing one Of DR.. DIS fingers and Sc
vereiy, but not dangerously, wounding his step
SON He then gives DIR. b. two blows on the
forehead, and instantly turning it, aimed deadly
shot at his head, the pistol being about t,cstrc
Inches from II, when youth arrived on the SPOT !
rushed into the store where poor Davis was le.
tween his two mu!deIeTs. and, seizinu a spade |
brought the old man to the floor with a broken
skull, totally sensSless. These are the facts as
they TRANSFERRED, and you will confer a favor by
publishing them. - -
The mob drove but single man from town.
He was said to be an accomplish Some few on