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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03
snIt Lnke -tnRc Ronte

A correspondent of the N. Y. Times who left
S.. Joseph, Missouri, with the first mail under
the contract from that point, May lst, gives an
idea of what staging to Salt Lake City is The
route is twelve hundred miles long, through
wilderness country, the rivers unbridged, and
no relay stations, and yet the trip was accom-
plished in twenty-seven days The contractors
are stocking the road, and intend to locate
station for every iity miles of the rold at which
fresh animals may he had, and passengers lnd
1sfreshment and rest The coaches used are
light but strong. and similar in construction to
the ordinary ambulance used by officers of the
army, with seats and backs, 50 arranged that
they may be let down At night to form com
Portable mattrass for sleep. The fare to Salt
Lake, f,r passengers is $500, which includes
board as well as conveyance and lodging.
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Operaiion upon senator sumner

Senator Sumner is now in Europe, and ae-
cording 10 the Boston correspondent oil the
New York Post, a private letter received IN
Boston from one of the most distinguished ply
siciaus of France, says that upon consultation
by the leading Doctors Of Paris, 1t has been de-
cided to perform an operation upon the back OF
Mr.. 5, for the purpose Of producing 4 counter
visitation. The operation is that of cluteriza-
tion-the burning of the flesh and muscle to the
spinal column. While this operation is usually
very severe, it is said that it can be performed
by the ait of ether, without producing the
slightest pain 1t is believed that the operation
will prove Of the greatest advantage to the
patient.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03
BattIe abour n chureh-GoIns Bell.

a letter from Beyrout, dated May !, states
that the Christians Of HONS, on the banks of
the Orlntis, hung up bell in their church
The MahOmmedaBs hearing the sound Of the
bell, called out Allah Akbar," armed them
selves, and went 70 break the bell and bum the
edifee. The Bishop applied to the Governor
for protection, but the great man said that he
could afford none. The Christians armed them
selves, and went to defend their bell and church.
The Moslems rushed on, and were received
with volley Of balls, which killed ten and
wounded many more of them. The Christians
had only few vOanded, because they were
under cover. The Bishop, fearing the attack
Of the MOslems, had sent messengers to the
Christian villages on the mountains for assist
aneo. It was not long before several thousands
Of rihemen came rushing into Hons. The
Cadi, Mott, and notables, seeing the turn the
affair had taken, went in body to the Bishop,
and made peace, promising to become guaran-
tees for the future CONDUCT of their flock. a
dinner was given by the Bishop to the chiefs
Of the rihemen, whilst every Christian family
gave dinner to as many Tifemen as they could
accommodate, and so the aff5ir ended.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

What the NormOns really intend to do con-
tinues to be matter of doubt at Camp Scott
A letter from the Camp June 81, says
Only hundred families are left in Salt Lake
CITY, but at least 900 men are quartered in the
houses or encamped IN the vicinity, under arms
The northern settlements have all been aban-
doned, and some of them destroyed In Ogden
CITY no buildings have yet been demolished or
burned, but the whole population has deserted
il, and about ten days ago the gram which lay
stored in the tithing house was removed toward
Provo Most of the houses in Salt Lake City
have been dismantled-the locks taken from the
doors, the glass from the windows, DC; but the
gardens adjoining YOung's serIglios are still
cultivated with as great care as ever, the trees
pruned. the borders clipped, and the flower-beds
weeded Many things which the Mormons
would "a uraIiy have removed bad they ne IL
tated permanent desertion of the city are hid
ia cellars or buried under door steps. The organ
which they used in the Tabernacle Is cached IN
the grounds adjoining the new Temple
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03
r..-,,,o,.t nennbIicnn conrentiou.

The Green Mountlin Republicans held their
State Convention on the 18th ut., and nOmina-
ted HiIand Hall, for Governor; Burnham Mar
tin, for Lieut. Governor; and II. NJ Bates, for
Treasurer. Spirited resolutions were adopted,
avowing adherence to the platform and Prinei-
plies adopted at the Philadelphia Convention IN
1856, and expressing emphatic abhOrrence of
Slavery. The Convention was eloquently ad-
dressed by Senator Collamer, and by Hon. W.
c. Howard, Of Mich. The Buchanan Demoe-
racyo Vermont arc too weak to raise aresPeet-
able show Of opposition.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03
THE BOILING FOUNTAIN.

/ went about twenty miles, yesterday, to visit
a mineral spring, which gives the name TO this
stream-"Fountain that Boils, and | found
it one of the greatest natural curiOsities have
ever met with. There is very round and
smooth rock, elevated several feet above the
earth, with an oval top, and directly upon the
summit is a round basin, like an artificial fOun-
tain, into which comes from the bottom stream
of water as large as my arm, with as much force
as If thrown BY a FIRE engine. The basin re-
mains filed constantly, but docs not run over,
having subterraneous outlet On tasting this
water, much to my astonishment, l found it very
similar to Congress water, only much more
pleasant. l drank large quantities Of 1t, and it
produced a delightful sensation, giving me a
voracious appetite for the hunters dinner,
which nv guide set before me, 10 the shape Of
a deer's head, roasted before the fire, without
salt, bread, or any condiments whatever. We
made a most sumPtHOHS repast, and returned
TO camp much pleased with our day s excursion
If this spring was placed in any of the East
ern States, it would be decidedly more popular
than the Congress Spring, have no doubt. 1t
is supposed BY the people in the country to be
pure soda water but it probably contains other
salts The Indians call it the Big Medicine
Spring." and whenever they pass it they put 1
propitiatory offering into it. IN the form Of ket-
ties, cups, arrows, &c.
The hotel accommodations after leaving the
border towns some fifty miles from Leaven-
worth, partake of the most primitive character,
are thus descanted on:
Afier leaving Kennekuk, we were compelled
to get out our Plains crockery and prepare
our own food-for we could no longer rely even
upon log hut hotel when meal time came
The dinner service was Of the newest and
brightest tinware, for nothing else could stand
the Plains When the hour for hating came,
the mules are promptly turned out to Craze,
and each man sets himselfto work IN preparing
for the meal. Some gather wood and build the
fire, another goes for waller, third superintends
making the coffee and frying the ham or bacon,
and another sets the table. The pig, certainly,
is great institution" feNr me the animal
is not properly appreciated under ordinary cir
cumstaBees but the Prairie appetite which
promptly blesses the man who strikes out in the
wild life Of the Plains is a wonderful elevator
of his porker- ship, assure you; and slice Of
bacon, washed down by cup Of strong coffee,
innOcsnt Of milk, is Telished under such ciIeum-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03


THE LAST OF The "SoUNDISG BoARDs."-
The New Hampshire Congregational Journal
reports that the only " sounding bosrd now
over a pulpit in the Granite State is in an old
meeting house in Campton, near Plymouth
The venerable edifce Is without a steeple, with
a porch on each end, with square baluster pews,
and lofty hogshead pulpit. 1t is a weather
Ssten, muddy old tabernacle, standing solitary,
10 see-'jng grief that all its associates in its
r@5 anu s>-eration are no more. The sound
Ilig ooAIu mas ing for years, and never has
lslisn 1iS5 g'oil t1s niiler's head yet, many
There are two q sounding b>,rlsr ren,s;n;n,
as IN ''ye olden time" in Boston c..,rcbes VIZ
in the old South and the Kings C1..1eI :
Both edifces were erected more thas a cents.-v
ago. The Old South is one hundred and
twenty-eight years oil The Kings Chapel
was erected in l749. Its fine arehiiectaral pro-
portions remain unchanged to this day->be
sounding board hangs over the pulpit the same
as It did when the leading Loyalists of Msssa-
chusetts PRAYED for the Second George -
From the substantial character Of these vener-
able edifices, and the care taken of them, there
is no reason tp doubt that it will be long while
before the last of the " sounding boards - will
disappear in Boston.
The Oldest Of the sounding boards in Msssa-
ehusetts is doubtless in bingham. in the Oldest
church in New England, If not in the country.
The church was erected IN 1851, and the sound
ing board over the pulpit Is of ample dimen-
SONS, being some ten feet in diameter 1t is
not suspended, as the more modern boards, 4"
but is united to the frame work of the edifice
at the top and side It is the last Of its kind in
the Commonwealth, and long may it remain to
r-slpd the worshiPPers Of the days that are
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

stances far more keenly than the best dinner
which even frien0 Coleman can set before a
dyspeptic guest
The hrst few days Of our journey were made
somewhat uncomfortable by cold and tedious
rain storm-the same storm which buried Col.
Hoffman and lis supply trains in three feet of
snow, little west Of Laramie. Il is a re-
maIkable fact however, that we suffered no
Inconvenience from our exposure.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

It has been suggested that Clergymen
throughout the country preach to morrow from
the text on the old Independence Bell, now re-
posing in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, viz
.ProeIaim Liberty throughout all the land, liHtc
The inhabitaRtS thereof
The suggestion is a good one, and no doubt
the subject will be appropriately dwelt upon
from many pulpit on the morrow.
III. Oh hell n1yv is silent,
Add hushrd IL i on tongue,
But the splrif Il awakened
Sill Do .es oTorer yauug.
A while We brclth5 the uul Ght
ON the + urtt Of this ia =,
LIT Us UCf ret The Beilual
Who 'IWIE- tIc earth and say.
RaHg o7t our Indep peUdence.
Whicl, please God shall never dis
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

SERVICES AT TIE PLTNOUrH (CoSGREeA-
TIoxAL) CHURCH AT eight in the morning a
general Uuion Prayer Meeting, in the Audience
Room, having special reference to the great re-
vival OF the last year, and the interests of our
common country.
At l0!, sermon by the Pastor on the Office
and Duties of Deacon in the Congregational
Church, and the installation of three newly
elected ineumbents.
At3PM, Administration of the Ordinances,
and admission of new Members of the Church,
In the evening the discourse will have special
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

APPLEs.-We regret to find the apple crop
almost total failure in this and the surround
ing counties. The trees bloomed abundantly,
and set very full Of apples but they appear to
have been blighted by the cold rains, or some
such cause. There certainly was no frost to
kill them We notice blight upon the leaves
not only of the fruit, but forest trees.-Askta
buld Sentinel
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

PenTbIicapism in Maine.

An New England stands firmly by Repubd
can men and measures, and no State more SO
than the former Democratic stronghold ci
Maine. At the recent State Convention at Au-
eusta, over 500 delegates were present, and the
present excellent Governor, Lot NJ -Morr'll, was
nominated by acclamat on, and nine cheers to
t3p of with
Republican success il Maine is a ''fixed fact
There arc No dissensiOns in the party, and
Republican majority of fifteen to twenty thou
sand Is about the anticipated figure.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

JAPAN OPENED TO MISSIONARY EFFORT.-The
Rev. Mr.. Syle, American missionary in China,
in his journal fer November, makes this entry
'.23d-Received letter from one of the gen.
tlemep ON board the Portsmouth, just arrived at
Hsng Kong from Japan. 1t is to the effect that
after July 4, 1858. there will be possibility of
residence fnr American citizens at Hakodadi /;
other communications have been received 10 the
same effect, but tie writers. one and all, lay
stress on the necessity of sending prudent men
as missionaries"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.


Tomorrow, July 4th, will be the occasion oil
a very general Prayer Meeting throughout the
Union. to be held on the recommendation OF the
Old School Presbyterian General Assembly
The Prayer Meeting in this city is to be held at
8 o'clock A. NJ, at the Plymouth Church. on
Prnsneet street.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

ERIE CoUSTY DELEekTEs.-The Republicans
of Erie County have appointed Messrs. H. D.
Cooke, z Phelps, F. Reidling, and J. J. Pen
field, to represent that county in the State Con-
ventiOn july 18Th
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

SUB TREASURY N SToRE--The Treasurer
of Wayne county is Wooster merchant, and
the Democratic County Commissioners have
very Obigingly permitted him to remove the
Sub-Treasury from the Court House to his
store, so that he can sell his tape and calico at
the same time he collects taxes
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-On Sunday last, in
Harrisviile, BAN belonging to the estate of
]. I. AinswOrth, deceased, was struck by light
ming, and with its contents, entirely consumed.
Loss $500. No insurance Medina Gazette
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

LorEJoY RExOxrSAIED.-The Republicans Of
the Third Illinois district have nominated the
Hon. Owen LOvejoy for reelection to Cen
gress BY aeclamatiOn. He received the vote
of the entire Convention, and accepted in a
spirited speech. Mr.. LovejOy is one of the
able and earnest men Of the free Northwest,
and we arc glad to see it stated that he viii
carry his district BY largely increased ma
Soritv
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

SrRUck.-During the heavy thunder shower
in Toledo on Thursday, the main mast of the
sch Buckingham was struck by lightning, and
badly shivered.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03
Interesting from Capt. Marcy.

Capt. Marcy had fine weather and agreeable
times on his trip from Santa Fe to Camp Scott
until he encountered the terrible snow storm
heretofore noticed The n Y. Times publishes
two letters from Capt. NJ, addressed to his
brother in New York, written from Camp on
the Arkansas. He gives an account of ball
given in honor of himself and command at
Ryado, an extreme outer settlement, and sub
sequently of narrow escape from
THE GRASS on FIRE.
We marched from that place on the 18th of
March and have been travelling ever since
Yesterday we were all much alarmed at the cry
of fire in camp. On going out, 1 discovered
that some one had set the dry grass on fire
above US, and it was coming like race-horse
directly towards our camp, driven by fierce
tempest Of wind. l called all the men pulled
up the tents piled everything into the wagons
in the utmost confusion, and dragged them to
place of safety. | then hurried 10 the large
supply train Of 40 large wagons which were
standing perfectly exposed to the FIRE, and upon
which the entire fate OF our expedition de2end-
ed, as it contained all our provisions, and we
commenced burning the grass around 50 as to
prevent the fire from sweeping over them, but
before we had finished our preparations to meet
the approaching fire, it came in an immense
sheet Of fame twenty feet high, sweeping ev-
erything before it in q most terrific manner, and
enveloped part Of the wagons; for moment
| supposed they were all doomed, but the burn
ing we had previously done fortunately stopped
IT, and it soon passed on, and l assure you l
never felt more relieved. The only damage
was the burning of my tent, which was Two
hundred yards from the fire 1t caught some
sparks driven by the wind.
The letter was sent to Leavenworth BY an
OK train travelling at the rate of twelve miles
day. Capt is second letter is dated Camp
on Fontaine qui Bonille, April 9th, and while
awaiting Col. Loring's arrival Capt. NJ. vis-
tied
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

Sun STRoKE.-A man by the name of B. F.
CIapp, working in the Toledo chain gang, died
Of sun stroke on Wednesday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

y Two million two hundred thousand of
the new cents were coined at the mint in May,
and about four hundred thousand of the old ones
were returned.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

" J. II. Headley, hitherto respectable
citlzeH of Buffalo, has been convicted Of pas
sing eounts<feit money. The announcement Of
the verdict OF th~ Jury shocked him, and he had
no sooner reached tne iail than be was in IA
ging delirium. Mr.. Heaos.T has achieved con-
siderable reputation IS a writes. and was once
director Of bank
The Mr., Headley above mentioned, II SHOULD
be remembered, is not J. 7. Headley, the an-
thor Of the "Sacred Mountains, = Life of
Cromwell" &c, who is Secretary of State for
New York, nor 2. C. HesdIey, who wrote a
/" Life Of Josephine" and other works, and who
Is we believe Presbyterian minister, and now
resides in Massachusetts, We think the asser-
ton respecting the gentleman named above,
that he has achieved considerable reputation
as writer" is somewhat aPOchryphaL-OhiO
Stats Journal.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-03

AvERICAN Tract SOcIETT.-The receipts Of
the Tract Society for the month of May were
$4,000.
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DIED.

Yrs;frd1T morning, ELIZA ATIDDLFRROOE. nulv
child q Wl1m and Fl zt1tth LavJlg ad one year and
one dry
1he i-nis of the family respectfully invited
tend the funeral this afternoon O'Clock from the resi-
dsnce Of her parents No s7 Blidge street, wstSids.
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Grnrral Nutites.

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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-08-30

HoxrcipE IN DiNwIDDIE.--A melancholy and
fatal encounter occurred in Dinwihdie County, on
Thursday, about one o'clock, p NJ. near the Sus-
sex County line, between two highly esteemed cti-
zens of the two respective counteS resulting in
the death of the former. The parties were Mr..
Morgan Burns, Of Dinwiddie. and Mr.. W. W.
Bate of Sussex. Some unsettled accounts, were
standing against Mr.. Burns in the hands of the
latter, and on the above day. Mr.. Bate rode over
to the residence of Burns for final arrangement.
The Two gentlemen met in front of the house, and
took a seat on bench some ten or twelve feet from
the doo, The subject of the accounts was imlne-
diatcly proceeded with; but in the midst of the
conversation, some unpleasant words passed, and
at length the debate grew into heated quarrel,
which ended with Burns leaving the bench, and
entering the house to procure his gun for the pur-
pose of shooting his adversary. Bate instructive
y followed him to the door, and as Burns returned
with his gun in the net of preparing to level 1t,
he tBatte) drew pistol from his coat pocket, and
presenting It Mt Burns breast, fired. Burns fell
dead upon the spot. with the gun in his hands
Bate left for home Immediately which only
short distance from the place of the homicide, but
has doubtless ere this given himself up to the anu
thorities The deceased was man of family, and
at the hour of his death. his wife was confined to
her chamber with an infant only eight or ten days
old-Petersbury Express.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-08-30

TuE ApPRoAcnisa fuH.-Thc Bedford Sentinel
alludes in the foliowin. complimentary terms Ia
the effort IF our Agricultural Commissioner 10
ct Bedford Court
MIR Jno +. Slaughter, the able and efficient
Commissioner II the LvnchburE Agricultural aud
Mechanical Society, addressed the people &c Bed
ford in this place. Monday last. Court day j
large concoursc u the hardy y-omanry Of
County Was ptescnt. AMI the remarks Of Mr.. =.
explanatory 81 the a,,ns aud objects If the lnsti-
tuition lac represents. we've listened to with pro-
found at eation. and from the interest manifested
in the liz ably Advocated. venture to
predict that his visit I" Bedford viii le productive
OF the hapriest results II all parties His speech
was u stirring appeal to citizens to unto in all
Of the successful is>ne Of this enterprise, the ud
VI s'of which / thc people this section. h
depe.ed in forcibla and glowing language. We
cordially Improve tho plan Of holding Annual Ag-
rcultural Fairs in the City OF I.,nchburg feeling
assured as d., that these exhibitions Of pro-
ducts and slill will contribute more towards the
promotion Of the Agricultural aud Mechanical in
terests ot this section. by bringing into active play
the dormant energies Of somc of the farmers OF
our county, and developing lis latent resources,
than other scheme that could have been suggested.
Nor will its beneficial results he confined to this
section--hat the entirc State. particularly the
southwestern portions uI it. will realise the good
effects of this movement, in the increased pros
perity success, and advancement If its many and
diversified interests. We earnestly hope that the
citizens of Old Bedford Will embark III this enter
prise with proper spirit. and contribute literally
Of thei means. 10 enable the Society to carry out
10 II successful ISSUE the jects of its formation.
Sclf-interest were there other nducement, sug-
gc>ts this course. The first Annual Fair Will lie
held in Lynchbnr. in October next, and we trust
that our farmer, and mechanics will he prepatcl
to make II cred,tahle display of the products aud
skill Of their county, AT the Exhibition on that
casion. We are hot advised OF The amount sub
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-08-30

HoMicrpE At FIScAsriE.-Wc regret to learn
TINT IN alteration occurred at Fincaste on Thurs
day afternoon last, between Mcssrs. Henry W.
Bower and James Mcdowell, which resulted in
the death of the latter gentleman, who it is stated
received three shots in his body from pistol in
the hands of Mr. b. A domestic difficulty. in
which Mr. Med and member Of Mr. B's. family
were involved is said to have been the cause oi
this deplorable event. Both the principals in the
affair have for many years occupied prominent po-
sitions in Botetourt county. Mr.. Il. belongs to an
old and highly respectable family aud is. himself,
n wealthy and intelligent farmer. MIR. McD. has
at different times filled various responsible posts
Mt home and abroad-during the Administration
Of President Polk he was L. 5. Consul at Glas-
gow-and at the time of his death was President
of the Farmers Bank at Fincastlc. Mr.. Bowyor
was to have had examinaticE OH Friday but up To
the time of going to press We had not learned the
result