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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
THE LEcruRr.-our town is beginning to

THE LEcTURE.--Our town is beginning to
awake from the lethargic sleep into which it has
been plunged for q great while past in regard to
lectures, and turned out a very attentive and ap-
preciative audience last evening to listen to q
lecture from w. W. H. Davis, Esq, of Doyles-
town on the subject Reccollections of New
Mexico and the plains" The speaker, was
for some time Governor of that territory, and
was called upon to examine its every quality
He is conversant with all the trials and priya-
tions of life on the Plains, and gave very glow
ing and interesting accounts of incidents con-
nected Herewith We doubt not but every one
present was well pleased with the style Of the
lecture as it was well filled with that substance
which is calculated to please and interest. We
were pleased to learn that the society under
whose auspices this lecture was given intend to
give us some more during the winter. Carpen-
tiers Cornet Band was in attendance and although
they were on this occasion few in number. dis
coursed some good music.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

The Grand Jury came in on Thursday last,
having been in session two days. with twelve
bills of indictment, and were discharged. Among
the number of indictments, four were for assault
and battery, three for selling liquor on Sunday,
and two for larceny. The following is the bust
ness of our Circuit Court, which adjourned on
Saturday last:
Kugler, Lair & Son VS.. Burgstessor. Case.
Relicta.
Abbott VS.. Gordon. Case. Verdict for de-
PENDANT, SOL &C.
Young, Bonnell & Sutphin VS. McCready.
Case. OFF by consent
May VS.. Well Case Settled.
Holcombe VS.. Gray. Case. Off by consent.
Pursel VS.. Rawlings. Debt. Settled
ARGUMENTS
Cornell and wife ads. Hortman. Demurrer.
Not noticed
Cornell ads. Solliday. Demurrer Not no.
ticed.
Dreamer VS.. Creamer. Demurrer Argued
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

A DARK TIME.-A few nights ago, few
colored folks to the number of seven, conceived
the idea that our town should be rid of some o.
its grog and dance houses, and to that end they
made descent upon one of that class, situated
in that portion Of our town yclept the "hook,
kept by one Merriam. They proceeded to break
things and make in upon the good things of the
establishment, when they were checked in theil
mad career by an officer of the law, who provided
them with quarters for the night. The following
morning they were arranged before Justice Par.
sons who after giving them some wholesome ad-
vice on the right of con6scating others property
to themselves, fined them and let them run. By
the operation we are rid of one of these pests as
the managers of the establishment have left town
fearful of consequences.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
The Ship Santa Claus"

It will no doubt be gratifying to our young
friends that the above named vessel, owned by
their friend Finny Boozer, will arrive early on
Christmas morning, and proceed to disembark
her cargo of sweetmeats You must all be
there early you had better stay up all night
to be ready Who would not be boy again,
to enjoy the fun which is, on every Christmas
morning made by our friend, the lover of other
peoples childrens He believes in the old ad-
age, kiss your sister, and if you have none, kiss
somebody's else sister.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
Man Missing.

An unmarried man named Mccormick, who
sas employed in Sproat's Flax Factory at this
place. is missing, and is supposed to have fallen
into the canal and drowned. When last seen,
he was ct an Irish dance house on Sunday
morning about two o'clock, very much intoxi-
Gated. After leaving there he passed down the
canal. Some persons who were called up during
the night, on looking out Of the window, saw a
man crawling out of the canal just below Cory
ell street, after which, he passed on down the
canal, and nothing more was seen of him. This
man is supposed to have been Mccormick, as
the time agrees with the time he is said to have
left the dance house. On Monday the canal
was searched for several hours, but no signs of
the body was discovered. He may possibly
have left town some time on Sunday, as he had
an alteration with the proprietresS of the dance
house, who gave him to understand that he had
better leave town.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
Horse Thieves.

1t seems that we are troubled lately very
much from this class of professionals, who are
making very good thing of it through the
country by their audacity. A short time ago,
as the Rev. Mr. Sleger was holding divine SER
vice at the Poor House. near Pemberton. some
one stole his horse and carriage Another case
of the same kind transpired at Ewing, while DR..
Smith was attending to patient, having left
his horse only a few minutes some one drove
off with it. crossed the Yardleyville bridge,
bowed to the tolman, who thought it was the
Doctor and passed on up the river. We learn
that he was subsequently arrested
We learn from the Doylestown Democrat that
on Friday evening last, young lad, named Ed
win Sharp, was lodged in jail for horse stealing.
He was committed by James Phillips, ESQ.,, Of
Newtown, upon the oath of Robert Ray, Of
Falls township, charged with having stolen his
sorrel mare 1t is also said that he stole an
other horse in New Jersey. The prisoner does
not appear to be more than fourteen years Of
age, and has commenced his career of crime at
an early day.
These are only few of the many instances
which come to our notice, and serve to keep us
on the alert for their coming. Keep sharp
lookout on all the gentlemanly looking strollers
they are intent on making living, and you
may be one of their victims.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
"Old Times and New"

We learn from the Hunterdon Republican %
that the lecture which was to have been deliv-
cred by VIM s. Stryker, A. B., proved fail
ure. We are sorry to hear this, as we expected
some parts Of our county had literary commu-
nifty in it. Twice did this same lecture prove a
failure in this place, not from any neglect OF
care on the part of the lecturer, who was on
hand, as he was in Pennington, but, for the
want of suitable audience. We have heard
many say since, that they did not know who be
(the lecturer) was Was it not enough that biz
OBJECT was for the benefit of Christian ascot
alton, and that his actions were endorsed by 9
score Of the most respectable men in Trenton
It was not this 1t is merely because we have
not that high regard for, and delight in, literary
entertainments which we should have. A man.
name must come to us, waited from al quarters
before we win turn out to bear him
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
tw- There will be no paper issued from thi

e There will be no paper issued from this
Office next week, in order to give our hands a
chance to spend the holidays and their money
Our subscribers will not lose any thing by this
procedure, as our next issue will be number
consecutive to the present one. Our present
subscribers win do US favor by suggesting to
their neighbors, that the best way to spend their
money during the holidays is by subscribing fol
the Press" for then they can have a present o.
long duration and great value.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

~ Our News Carrier, Mr.. Mullineaux
will soon be around with his Address to his pat.
rons. 1t is something altogether different from
the usual form. 1t consists of a splendid stee
engraving of the signing of the Declaration o.
Independence, together with all of that famous
article, the whole surrounded with well executed
engravings of all the Presidents It is a beau
tiful design and well worth a quarter, which
you are expected to have ready to exchange
when he calls.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

STRANGE CoNDucr.-A young man named
James Wright was arrested by Lieut.. Bernard. in
Cincinnati, Ohio, on the charge of disorderly con-
duct. It seems that he is in the habit ofpassing
himself off as woman dressed in mems clothes
He has profusion of long, black hair which he
arranges SO as to look like ladies hair turned I'M
der He then paints his cheeks and lips arran-
ges his collar and bosom in suspicious manner,
and starts out.
He has been following this practice for several
years, and has obtained gait which would be
readily taken for that of lady. Thus equipped,
he viii enter drinking saloon. act in q manner
calculated to attract attention, and the suspicion
will be readily excited that he is woman in male
attire, Forseveral evenings past he has attracted
much attention in the vicinity of the National
Theatre. He even deceived some of the police
men, who arrested him night or two ago for q
female, and afterwards discharged him.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

A BRUSSELS correspondent of the Washington
States says: "a certain American heiress of i'm
mense wealth, and whilom great Washington
belle, quite Ko-i-noor in priceless setting, few
days ago arrived in Brussels for the purpose Of
being married to an Austrian baron. The whole
thing is yet secret, or supposed to be. The
ceremony is to be performed first by a clergyman
of the BRIDES persuasion at the American lega-
ton, and then by the Popes Nuncio, at the hotel
Of the Austrian embassy"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

CoNTIscATED TO THE Poor. The money, a.
bout 81, 500, which was pounced upon by the po-
lice the other day at lottery concerts in Fulton
street, New Yogk-most of it being done up in
small packages as returned from the policy shops
belongs to the poor of the city, under law
which confscates it to their benefit The mayor
has notified tho almshouse governors of the
fact.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

CURIOSITY. man in Buffalo, New York,
wears most rare and ancient curiosity in the
shape of a acooden watch only one hundred and
ffty-six years old. 1t was made by Casper
Glatz Stetten, in Switzerland, in 1902 The
pinions and verge are of steel; the barrel main,
and scope wheels are composed of brass, and so
is the balance. The rest Of the watchis entirely
of wood, including the case.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
The New Mill.

This new establishment is progressing very
rapidly toward completion. 1t is expected that
the first "grist will be ground on the FIRST Of
the New Year The employees are kept very
busy, night and day, in order to win the bet,
which was put up, that it would not be in ope-
ration BY the first Of January.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
Child Burned to Death.

On Saturday evening last the youngest child,
babe of few months of Hugh Reynolds,
was burned in such dreadful manner, as to
cause its death on the following morning, under
the following singular circumstances. The
mother, in attending to some household dut;es,
was called outside of the door, when the elder
Of the two children, who were playing on the
floor together, took lighted candle which had
been left standing on the table, and gave il tn
the other to play with, little conscious what
would be the terrible consequence of the act
In short time the clothing of the child took
FIRE from the candle, enyeloping it in sheet O
fame, burning il in dreadful manner in some
places almost to a crisp The flames were ex
tinguished by the mother, who was attracted
thither by the cries of the eldest child, but no
soOn enough to save the life of her babe, VII,
was relieved Of its suffesiags ON Sunday morn
ing. after night Of the most intense agony
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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
ANOTHER CASE OF DRowNINe learn tia

ANOTHER CASE OF DRowNING. We learn that
John Moore, Capt. of boat John F. Bush, while
passing the locks at New Brunswick being slight
" intoxicated, was quarreling with his wife,
when he slipped, and in falling, caught hold Of
her, and they both fell into the canal and were
drowned. He has been in the habit of bringing
bis boat to this place to lay up for the winter
and was e., route for the place when the accident
occurred, His children were properly taken car,
of in New Brunswick.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

HoRRD.-It is supposed that the girls will,
to man." quit going to school in Marietta
township, Marshall county, Iowa, for the school
directors have issued their official mandate that
no girls attending any of the public schools of
that district shall acear hoops 1t is expected
that crinoline will expand with indignation at
this foray upon fashion.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
Melancholy Accident

We regret to learn that the child of Mr. John
Chamberlain, of Kingwood, aged six years. was
drowned on Tuesday last. He was sliding on q
hole which was filled with water and frozen over
with q thin coat of ice, when he fell through,
and before assistance could be procured, life was
to far gone to be recovered, although every
method was applied.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
Donation Visit.

A donation visit will be given to Rev JOSEPH
Ashbrook. at his residence, on the afternoon
and evening of Wednesday, Dec 29th inst. A
general invitation is extended.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
Terrapin Supper.

There is to be grand supper at the Reste-
raunt of J. K Zeigler on Christmas eve. John
has his name up as being one of the finest cater.
ers in this region and he intends, on the above.
named occasion, to serve up some of his dainti.
est dishes
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

IMMENSE SHEEP MOVEMENT. Santa Fe
(N N. Gazette states that 1885, sheep are
about to be taken from Bernaillo and Valentia
counties, in that Territory, overland to Califor-
MIA. There is also drove of $1,000 from Ohio,
now at Santa Fe, bound for the same destina-
ton.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

A New PAPER. learn that Mr.. William
Abel is out in prospectus for new paper in this
county, located at Clinton, and to be called the
Clinton Weekly Times" 1t is to be indepen-
dent in politics, and devoted to general news
Henterdon is looking up in the manner of news
papers, as we have already five weeklies and one
monthly-we wish him success.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

Coon AUTHORITY. in Cincinnati the other
day, Wisconsin cranberry dealer who wished to
get check cashed, but had no one to voueh for
his identity, exhibited his name inscribed upon
that classic garment his shirt, whereupon the
banker was satisfied and paid over the money,
and Wisconsin went on his way rejoicing.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

tB Through the polite attention of Mr.. R.
bound copies of the Laws, Senate Journal,
Minutes of Assembly, and Appendix for the
year 1853
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

A POLICEMAN at West Troy, n Y, named
Brown, has been arrested on charge of being in
league with counterfeiters. At his house large
number Of bank-note plates were found, purport-
ing to be engraved for the Falkill and Mohawk
River Banks, besides dies bearing the words
Pennsylvania "and Massachusetts" A press
was also discovered in the same premises. Brown
is held to answer
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

ea A Shooting Match viii come off st the
American Hotel Frenchtown, on Friday, De-
cember 31st, next
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

az A large and splendid assortment of
Jewelry just opened, at auction prices, for q few
days, at the store formerly occupied by Mrs. H.
Blackwell.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

~ We are very much crowded this week
"Philologus" and How spoil oung Man
viii appear in oarnext issue.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

SUICIDE OF SPIRITUALIsT. Elisha Magoun,
q man of SO years, who had been in depressed
condition of mind for long time on account Of
spiritualism, committed suicide ut Cambridge,
Mass, on Wednesday night last, by hanging, in
the attic of house occupied by his brother
He leaves wife and two children, but has not
resided with his family for a year or more, His
daughter lectures on spiritualism
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23

AN UNNATURAL SoN.-A youth named Will
liam Waines, son of Mr.. Jessie Waines, who re-
sides at the corner of Eutaw and Henrietta streets
Baltimore, was arrested on Tuesday evening last,
by officer Craver, for attempting to shoot his
father The boy, for some time past, has been
beyond the control Of his parents and, it is said
whipped his father for what he considered undue
interference to check his headlong career On
Tuesday evening be fred at him, but fortunately
none of the shot took effect as he had designed.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-23
Meags pf the Week.

HEENAN's CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. The fancy
INDUCED in another sparring exhibition on Sat-
urday night last in New York At the conclu-
sion an unknown individual stepped in front and
held forth in the following language:
GENTLEMEN Inasmuch as Mr. Heenan has
challenged the world to produce man to fight
HMM the event of Mr.. Morrisey adhering to
his long-ago expressed determination to forever
retire from the prize-ring, which all his friends
sustain him in keeping give this public notice
to Mr.. Heenan and to his friends, that / viii
produce man to fight him at any time mutually
agreed on, within from three to five months from
this date, for the sum of So, 500 a side. The fig
ure OF $4,000 sounds well enough, but as it is
business we are engaged in, have limited the sum
to $500, which will be more readily reached by
even the $4,000 party. The first deposit is
waiting to be covered at the Clipper Office from
this evening. ~
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-03-11

which viii be responsible. Iflhsy dssibsI
that the bsllOt.tox should express the viii
Of the people. they viii lose 10 iims iB
removing one. whom tbe people, through
the balloi.box, have pfonSuursd unworthy
Of boiling su Office ofLigh public trust
II they desire 10 remain mere tools 10 the
hands Of knaves for ihs fabrication Of
schemes Of public plunder, they win follow
out the policy they have 50 recently iusu-
gurated. II they wish 10 redeem them
selves from The charge Of systematic cor
ruptior, and utter, ingrained demoralizs.
ton. they will retracs their steps.
The faithful guardianship Of the Public
Works. now, would be magnificent stroke
of policy for the party which shall have
the credit Of the m asure. The Republi.
can party Is strong enough and should
be magnanimOus enough TO afford to BE-
honest. il not for the sake Of honesty
at least because honesty is mighty rOp
ular thing among the people. JUNIUS.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-03-11
DIED.

or scarlet fever. on Friday March 9th,
1853. being the third anniversary Of his
birthday. GEoRoE. second son Of p. b.
and Mary G.. EwISo.
Z "For lie hath delivered my soul from
death; my eyes from .eus. my feet from
falling"
AT the residence Of her son VIM. L.
Rigby, on the Is. inst, at 2 o'clock P. NJ.
Mrs. ARA RIGBY, after shot illness. aged
II years aud one month.
The deceased was born Feb. lst.. 1891.
in Jefferson (then Bsrkley) Co., Va. On
Dec. 18th. 1904, she was married 10 Da-
vid Williamson. and removed 10 this State,
10 Nov. 1905, snd settled near where she
resided at tho time OF her death. On the
25th day Of February, 1917. ss the widow
OF David Williamson, she was Joined iD
marriage TO Wm.. Rigby. and shortly uni
ted with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Of which abe continued prominent, active
and useful member until by death she was
released from her labors, in the church
militant and arose TO receive the rich re.
wards in reservation for the finally faithful
in the church triumphant For msny
years her house was regular preaching
place, and the welcome home Of the early
pioneers Of Itineraut Methodism. During
long and useful life, her amisbls dispoSi
iion, with shong and well balanced
mind endeaIed her to all with whom sh'
become acquainted, until like q ripe shock
with the full energies OF ber intellect 70
, markHbly developed. >he was gathered 10
10 the garner of her God. where her unio
with departed friends viii be eommensu
, rate with His own Eternity. She left
family Of children, and large circle c
4 friends to mourn their loss. @.
Lancaster, March 8. 1858.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-03-11

STRANGE PHENoMzNA.-We learn that
the Board OF Public Works are playing
smash in their powerful department. The
Rev. SAM'L CARPENTER, of our city, has
been decapitated without single charge
Of NAL. al.administration. His Office was Res.
ident Engineer. We know Mr.. G. like a
book, and more accurate pan in all his
prttensions does not live in Ohio. We
also know Mr.. BLIcKENsDERFER, he too, is
q first rate man for the situation. But why
this change? Are our Republican friends
becoming Locofocos-or is there an axe
to grind?- The Republicans have ma
jority of Two to one in. the Board, and
could. il they would, have sustained the
old appointees; Bat Messrs. Conover and
Waddle have yielded the appointing pow
or to tho Locofoco member Of the Board
Mr. Backus. We condemned the party
las. fall for repudiating Mr.. Blickensderfer
as candidate for the Board Of Public Works
we now condemn their miserable trucking
policy Of removing men against they
dare not make a single charge. For fur
ther information, see communication ir
another column, signed Junius.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-03-11
THr NEW Yonk MrRcvnY Our read

THE New YoRK MERCURY Our read.
ers will observe in our advertising columns
che prospectus ofthis popular weekly which
for the last ten years has held a leading
position in the Metropolis Of the Union. Il
will be seen thatits corps Of writers en-
brace the most celebrated and popular o.
rOmanciests, and it is got up in the very
best style for a respectable family newspa
per. The proprietors Of the MERCURY are
men DISABILITY and character, and tb,
public can rely implicitly upon their mu
ni6csnt promises ReSd the announcement
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-03-11
nFWe have recaiyed sundry docu

EFWe have recaived sundrY docu-
ments from our old friend San. ScHLErcH,
among which was speech ofhis own in
favor of the repeal Of the so called Habeas
Corpus Law. We think the argument
made by Newton was highly creditable to
himself and pertinent to the question. and
chat the repeal Of the law is credit to the
State. We notice his position upon Mr.,
Hatch's Sub Treasury bill which if adhered
to, and further libsraiised will make the
children of old Fairfield rise up and cal
him blessed. Ha
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-03-11

EE See l.. G. BuToH's new advertise
mentin to-day's paper. We this moment
received one Of his gold pens and to tell
the truth (Which by..thesby these pens new
or fail to do.) We most heartily recon-
mend them to all our friends, particularly
our political friends. Our young friend
appears determined to lead the market in
the useful and beautiful in his line of bus
iness.