davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-12-10
The Case Of the SLAYER.

The Grand jury Of the United States Court;
now in;session II. Columbia, failed to ind trut
bills against the CREW of the captured SLAYER
Echo, indicted for Piracy, under. the. Aot of
Consrsss apdse q motion forrthe dsscharge of
the prisoners, ttfe5Court bAs been hearing an
'abls and heightened argumunt from distin.
guished Counsel. +,
The following extract frem tfe:aSgument. Of
rJauies Conngr. tho United States Attorney, VIII
chow sths grcuqda upon which their discbptgs
= M. James Conner; United States AtsprpeY,
replied i'd AN hBe And 'fs) f.arganent, of whieh
the following are the pehItSa aphiJ, - -.
Tie ptiseaersat fiefore Tie Court, t,onthatsds
tcorpsta, % two motions .addrsssSd tastle
dissyetiss Sf'the gsyrt, S9 a9 sfsAa
s9sss sssssss S fss slsssst ss ss ss
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-12-10


We copy from the Charleston lutI trv. tho
following report Of the cotton recei for tn,
week. ending Thursday Evening D lnbtra
Received the past week by railroaN 10. 35a
bales by water and wagons, l,2l6s vs-to.
gcther, l.5dS bales lcs-(corresp"nding Week last
year. l3.USo halrs.) Exported in the same time
to foreign ports, 1912 bales coastwisc, 2lu3
bales-lnaking the total exports of the weet-
a,9l5 bales; and leaving on hand n stock or
G6.3l6 bales, inclusve4ssf ,464 bales on sl,ir.
board not clear",', against n stock of3l,3io
Iale.. and ''7'o bales EipLoari same time
The total receipts sncS lr last report
amount to 1913 bales. (agninsSs sO5 l7y bales
same time last year.) making n grand total,
from the first September to the latest dates, of
l,2oa,35G bales against 60s.o35 bales the same
time last year, and 9iO, 1913 bales the year Pre-.
vious. lncrensc since last year. GOU,i2l bales
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-12-10

The friends of HENRY S. CASON respect
fully announce hin, Candidate for Tax
Collector, athe ensuing election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-12-10

sB- The friends Of JOHN a. HUNTER rs.
apectfully announce him a candidate for the
office of Ordinary. at the next election.
Oct o. 1858.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-12-10

Condition OF the United States Treasury.
According to the United States Tresurys
latest statement, the condition. Of the Treasury
is as follows:
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

rlv1 fair article Of Moasses at the above price,
a word to the wise. &c.. ALVORD s BROTHER
5aa wSWolcottvlle, April %.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

ALMOST A TrAGEBY. IAN excl ing scene occurred ne
the Aims House this morning. 4 man who is era
zy by turns came out of his room armed with dag
ger, apparently of his own make bsing an iron rod
about IL inches in length, handled and sharpenedl
With this he rushed into the kitchen. where some
five or six women were at work, and first made an
attack upon Mrs. Collins, giving her : slight
wound in the breast. She being d powerful woman.
luckily succeeded in warding of the blow and show.
ing him off and thus saving her lifs he then rush
cd at the others with all the fury of demon, srik-
ing right and left when he was seized and disarmed
and confined BY the keeper, who had fortunately
been informed of his movements in time to arrive in
the kitchen almost as soon as he did and thus no
doubt. prevented wholesale slaughter Bridepgs
Standard 3rd
/ At Rocky Hill. on Wednesday,. pair Of horses,
cart and load Of stones belonging to Henry Waters
were backed into a WE'LL on account of the giving
way of a railing, and the horses were drowned.
An UsREAsoHABLE PnoPosAE AN Irish servant.
who was in the employment Of an English gentle
residing in Ireland was. on one OCCASION about
going to fair, held annually at neiehhorne viz
lage, when his master cndsavored to dissuaE him
frem. going. /" You always, said be. come home
with broken head now stay 81 homo, Darby, and
III give you Eve shiIlings I'm for ever and an
obliged to your honor replied Darby; sbus drss Il
stand to reason, added be, ourishing his shilleleh
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

WAVING for the past eight years faithfully
u Il tried the Credit system in this vicinity, and
ound to our sorrow that it is not only ruinous to
ourselves, but to friends. We have therefore
come to the conclusion to adopt the system of
READY PAY, confident that by so doing we can
offer much greater inducements to our customers
than those who sell on cong credit, and In many
cases never get their pay. Consequently those who
do pay are charged 4Nuch Higher Prices to make up
for others deficiency.
If you would buy goods in the cheapest possible
way PAY WHEN YOU BUY. Do not be deceived
by any statement that Mr.. Credit will make; de-
pend upon it it is false Credit pays a much
greater price for his goods than Cash. and Of course
must get greater price. Cash offers us induce
ments SO much greater than credit can that We
have adopted his system-Quick Sales and Small
Profits.
We have just returned from New York and other
markets with great assortment of Goods in our
line, bought almost exclusively with CASH, and
at prices which defy competition. "
We only ask our friends to examine our stock
to be convinced that 6 Hard Times has sneaked
off without even &C kick
ALvORD & BROTHER
Wolcottvile. April 10, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

ADVICE OF GARDNER TO HIS SoN Rise
early in the morning, and have your eye on
everything. A good start is worth many IN
hour of labor through the day. Be your own
foreman and overseer. No man is independent
who employs an indispensable individual. Be
ready to part with your best help and if
necessary to take their place. ln this way
you viii AVOID exactions and impertinence.
Let order be the farmers first law. Disorder
and neglect are expensive. Always cultivate
with your eyes turned towards the nearest mar
ket. Without conyeniences to sell your pro.
duets at fair prices, and to get inanures easily
and cheap, farming will not pay well, If it pays
at all. Be kind and just in dealing with, your
help; but keep up. your hedges" In other
words, don't let others interfere with your an.
thority. Take good care of your tools. The
best are the cheapest. Treat cattle gently
Many valuable animal has been spelled by
rashness. Keep ledger of expenses and
profits. Let it be exact to q cent. Don't
neglect good advice. Again, rise early In the
morning. = oyticultnyist.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
New Spring Goods, 1858.
At the Rec Hiyci

AN IMMENSE. STOCK JUST RECEIVED,
"A bought at a lou figure, and to he sold cheap for
casn, work or produce, comprising among many
others: Black and Fancy Dress Silks Bareges, and
De Badges. Also, French, English and American
Muslin de Laines Printed Lawns, Briliants, Cling
hams and Calicoes of all descriptions Also Whits
Linens, shirtings, Sheetngs all widths, and Mus
lins Lawns Ribbons, Flouncngs, Laces, Edging
Collars &c. Dress Trimmings, fringes, &c. in
greatest variety Also Ladies Boots, Shoes, Gloves
Hosiery, SC. for ALL Also, White and Printed
Shirts, Shirt Bosoms, Collars. &c. Also, Broad
cloths, Cassimeres, Satinets Tweeds and Summer
Stffus in variety, and every thing else wanted in the
Dry Goods line.
Also, Paper Hangings, Borders, Window Shades,
&c.
Also, Geese Feathers, and Hemlocl Boards and
Brick. Also, Groceries, Crockery, Cutlery &C., SC.
Ga5@ Please to call and see them
s. n. BRONSON.
Litchield April 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
NEW GooDS!
F, D. Mon ELL

HIS receiving assortment of SUMNER
n GOODS purchased in New York the past week ;
consisting in part of Lawns Organdies, DeLaines,
Wave Chais, Plaid Brilliants Napkins, Table Cloths
&C., Hdkfs., Gloves, Hosiery, Parasols, &c., &c.
ALso-A good assortment of CROCKERY and
GLASS WARE, of new and desirable patterns
Litchfeld June g 1885, 6
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
i. Il. j udd's
GALLERY OF
DaguerreOtypes, AmbrOtypes and
.-s Photographs, q

NO, z ST, LfTCHFrELD, CONN.
Established in 1850.
NNLEVEN YEARS have now been spent by him
~ in the constant practice of producing pictures
with the camera, concentrating the rays of solar
light upon the chemically prepared plate. This,
with the great number of persons who have favored
him with their patronage, should be considered
sufficient guarantee of his ability to execute pictures
in the hi CHEST perfection of art. He would also &C.
knowledge the many obligations he is under to the
people throughout the county for the very liberal
patronage he has received at their hands, trusting
that faithful attention to business and determ-
nation to let no poor picture leave his rooms, will
insure to him a continuance of the same.
Charges moderate and satisfaction given.
Iitchfeld May IA, 1858 D.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
Notice.

Notice.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW PREPARED TO
execute all orders for MACHINERY or CAST
INGS at his oil stand at Badwins Mills in WASH
INGTON, CONN. All kinds Of Machinery, Mill
Gearing, Shaf.ing Puleys, Saws. and Saw Arbors,
Water Wheels, Overshot and Turbine, Grst Null
Irons of al sorts made on the most improved plans
Particular attention paid to this part of the business
and the subscriber hopes by his long experience and
strict attention to business merit the patronage of
generous public all orders thankfully received,
III. BALDWIN.
Washington, April LIST, 1853. 49.tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10

ID oBERT M. TREAT, Manufacturer of corn
- shelters, churns, safety tug irons, &C., South
Farms. Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
The Misses ROyyley

Id ESPECTFULLY invite the attention of the
~ ladies of Litchfield and the adjoining towns
to their new and varied selection of MILLINERY
and FANCY GOODS, Straw and Silk Hats of every
description, Ladies' Caps Shakers, Flats, &c.
Also-A good selection of Collars Embroideries,
oAttts Gloves of oil kinds, Combs, Wells; Parasos
MaHtillas India Rubber and China Toys, &C., &C.,
OH of which will be sold at prices to suit purchasers
.aMoarning Hats constantly hand and made to
order Straw Hats bleached and pressed in the
neatcst manner
Litch6eld April Is, 1861 tjyI
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
: New Goods New Goods
AT A. c. SMITH s. co.'s.
Notice! Notice |!

KNE shall endeavor to sell Groceries at q little
w cheaper rate than our neighbors have aslver-
Used. a. G. SIXTH Co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-10
Dissolution.

DlSSOll1lkOls
rHNHE copartncrship heretofore existing under the
IL name of WARNER BROTHERS is this day by
mutual consent dissolved. * -.
BENNETT T. WARNER,
EGBERT l.. WARNER.
The business will be continued undef the name of
B. 4. WARNER.
Litchfed June I. 1858. '~@- 81
THE undersigned would respectfully invite all
those who haqe unsettled accounts to call and settle
up On account of ''HARD TINES we have not
called for settlement with our customers the past
winter, and in order that may now meet the de-
mands against kindly ask them to call and
pay up all back arrearages Our bills hereafter will
be made out at tire expiration of each month and
presented for payment.
AS regards MEATS and VEGETABLES we will
HAVE CONSTANTLY VARIETY of the best the SEASON
and MARKET AFFORDS and terms cash our
prices shall be eorrespondingly low.
We tender our sincere thanks for the patronage
we received last summer and as we have now our
arrangements made for supplying the citizens of
Litchfeld and vicinity wsth the best the markets
afford we hope by our untiring attention to please
we may merit the patronage of ALL
BENNETT T. WARNER.
June |, 1858. 6
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

A VENERABLE NEwspApEn.-The
Newport Mercury, published in Newport
Rhode Island completed the hundredth
year of its existence last Saturday, the
first number of that journal having been
issued June l2, 1868. 1t was founded
by James Franklin, and his press--the
one on which he and his younger brother,
DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIE, so often work.
ed--has remained in the Office to the pres
ent day, as venerable relic.--The Mer-
curry was afterwards published successfully
by Mrs. Ann Franklin, the mother of
James and Benjamin; Samuel Hall, who
married her daughter, and others. The
present publishers are f. A. Pratt g. Co.
They stereotyped for circulation, on the
centennial anniversary Of the Mercury,
fac simile Of Its issue for December 10,
l75S-the earlies, perfect number in their
possession. LISA dingy little sheet, about
7xl2 inches. The contents are letters
from London, descriptive of the then poit-
ical aff,rs III Europe, short essay on
agriculture, an account of the taking of
TT. Duquesne from the French in Novem-
ber, 1853, sixteen ordinary advertisements
and one special notice most conspicuously
across the editorial page, 10 wit =" Any
Person who plays well on violin, on ap-
pHcation to the Printer hereof. may be
informed where he will meet with proper
Encouragement"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

ground for the untamed savage, who has
melted away before the science and ar,
Of the White Man, like the mountain msts
before the summers sun.
Great and marvellous as has been its
development, we do not yet conceive the
nature of the Republican Empire that is
TO rise in the Great West. If our ives.
tern cities have not been, like those Of
Sardanapaus, built in day, we may
point to Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville,
St. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Milwau.
tee, Detroit, Keokuk, ETC., with their
hundreds Of thousands, and say they have
been built in the life of a man. Aye,
the very spot from which we now write.
was three score and ten" years ago,
shaded by the primitive groves first seen
by the old French voyagers! Where the
fathers brought down the noble deer and
the subtle turkey, where they met and
contended with the Read Man for the
right Of possession, the sons are piling
stone on stone, adding house to house,
block to block, and street TO street; where
the wild whoop of the savage, the howl
of wild beasts, and the sweet song of the
native bird were mingled in a common
chorus, we now listen TO the clank and
rattle of machinery, the roar, hustle and
life of mighty city, containing quarter
of million of busy mortals, each pursu-
ing in peace his chosen avocation.
May we not, then, even in this simple
aspect, be proud of the mighty West 2
May we not point with exultation to the
triumph of labor, and peace, and safely
predict brilliant future for this vast re-
public 2 No matter what demagogues
may say, we are one people, indissolubly
united by the strongest bonds and inter-
ests known to men. The South and the
East have sent hither their sons and
daughters, and nobly have they repre-
sented the old commonwealth. Until re-
Gently, the people of the West, like a
new married couple, constantly looked to
the old homestead for every assistance,
but now we have come TO feel as heads of
families-that we must rely upon our
selves. We have learned TO build cities,
railroads, etc. Western rivers are navi-
gated by Western Boats, propelled by
Western Machinery. Our miners have
gone down into the bowels of the earth,
aud brought forth specimens of our vast
Mineral Wealth. The black smoke of
the furnace and forge rises like ominous
clouds, revealing TO us that Science and
Art have at last begun to exert their sway
over the progress and development of the
Great West. Il is now to the West tha,
the East looks for market, and to it for
provisions, and the great elements of
wealth and national greatness.
The ever potent Press is radiating true
and noble sentiments 10 every family, and
our public schools are directing our chill
dren's minds into pursuits of practical
utility. Scientific Artisan.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

SUMNER CoMPLAISTs.-Why should
there be summer complaints and winter
complaints, spri g diseases and au,umnal
Diseases Simply because people live in
defiance of physiological laws at all sea-
sons. In the various seasons of the year.
the different circumstances of temperature,
diet, exercise, etc., determine the way
and manner in which nature makes the
remedial effort to free the system of ITS
accumulated impurities, and this deter
mines the form and eharcter of the dis
ease. In the relaxing heats of summer
the processes of depuralion through the
skin and lungs are much less vigorous
than in the more bracing atmosphere Of
winter, hence all irregularities of life,
and all improprieties in eating and drink
ing, affect the bowels as the chief depur-
ating channel. This is the rationale Of
the prevalence of choleras, dysenteries,
and diarrheas in the warm season.
We have long been of opinion that the
doctrines taught by medical men, and the
measures recommended by Boards of
Health. in their application to the preyen-
tion and cure Of bowel complaints, are es-
sentially erroneous in nearly all impor-
tant particulars. Rice, fine -four, farina.
starch, and animal food are recommend
ed as the proper dietary TO prevent or cure
all diseases which are attended with loos-
ness of the bowels.
We hold TO the contrary doctrine. We
regard the safety of the patient, and his
exemption from any fatal or even very
severe malady during the hot season, 10
be associated with loose bowels. The
great error and danger is in constipation
Constipation is itself the cause of the vio,
lent struggle which so frequently result:
in the death Of some form Of bowel com.
plant. The dietary should, therefore, be
just the opposite. Instead Of being re-
stricted TO fine and concentrated prepara'
tions, all of these should be excluded. /
cannot be too coarse, or rather foo nai,u.
al. Uubolted bread and mushes, plair
vegetables, and ripe fruits are the pre-
ventive remedies We know scores o.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05
A MobrL CrnrIrrcArr.-The follow

A MobEL CERTIrIcATE.-The follow.
ing certificate speaks for itself.
"Desr Doctor-I will be one.hundred
and seventy-tve years old next October.
For ninety-four years have been an in.
valid. unable to move unless stirred by a
lever; but year ago last Thursday. I
heard OF the Grancular Syrup. bought
a bottle, smelt of the cork, and found my.
self new man. l can now run twelve
and a-half miles an hour, and throw nine.
teen summersets without stopping.
p. S.-A little of your Alicumstoulum
Salve applied to wooden leg reduced
compound fracture in eleven minutes,
and is now covering the limb with fresh
euticle of white gum pine bark"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05
NO. 81.

"DocroR," said an old lady the othc
day to her family physician, "kin you tell
me how il is tha, some folk, is born
dumb 7" "Why, hem why certainly,
madame" replied the doctor, al, is owing
to the fact that they came into the world
without the power Of speech" I" La, me-
remarked the old lady, "now Just see
what it is to have a physical edication.
I've axed my old man more nor hun.
dred times that are same thing, and all 1
could get out on him was, "kase they is"
Well, I'm glad axed you, for never
should died satisfied without known IT,"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

families in New York city and elsewhere
who feed their children in this way, and
who reIigiousIy eschew flesh, fish, fowl,
fine flour, all greasy and slarchy prepara-
tions, as well as candies and confections
of every sort, and their children never
have any serious bowel complaints.
Commissions, of which children die in this
city at the rate of fifteen hundred year
or more, are produced solely by consnpa.
ting and indigestible food.
Life Illustrated.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05
MISCELLA EOUS.
The Great West.

Little do we, of the present generation,
imagine what an idea is yet to be convey.
ed by the term "Greal West" Indeed,
this might be said of every part of our
country, but particularly of the West, the
Southwest and the Northwest. 1t is of
the West we speak, and we mean by that
word, the country west of the AlIegha-
nies and the Mississippi river, extending
to the reaching Pacific, whose shores
already begin to TEEN with Anglo-Amer-
lean life.
The old "Thirteen," grand and glori.
Gus in the records of the past, can nc
longer compete in civilization with the
march of progress in the mighty West
And this western empire, what was il
half century ago! An unbroken and
bowling wilderness "A royal hunting
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05
P Q E T. r Y.
For the Bellevue Gazette.
The Prairie Dove.

BY A. ID.
Oh, fly away, Ger the prairies roam,
Thou beautiful bird of the West;
Oh, fly away, to my native home,
Thou'lt be welcomed guest.
Bear message from us sweet dove,
To that long g-loved cheerful spot,
For there are friends whom we dearly love
That shall never be forgot.
Oh, tell them we oft grow sad and lone,
When we think Of the days of yore,
We miss the familiar smile and tone,
OF the friends we loved before.
Oh, tell them that absence, nor change
of cline,
Can sever the sacred ties,
OF love, of friendship, for is not ours
A love which never dies.
Oh, tell them, we would be happy here,
Yes, we would be content,
If those we loved in youth were near,
Pleasantly would time be spent.
Then fly away to my once sweet home,
Thou bird of the airy wing,
Bear this message to that loved dome,
And hear the songs they sing.
Oh, then return with the speed of love,
When night grows dark and chill,
And tell, o, tell US thou innocent dove
Do they love, do they love US still.
We know there are some in that distant
home,
Who love and remember US yet;
And though in the far off we roam
We know they will not forget.
Oh there is pure, constant love,
Which lasts and lives forever,
Time / know it's strength may prove,
But the chain it cannot sever.
Though we may never meet on earth,
There is brighter home
Where we may meet, and ever dwell,
In that celestial dome.
Oh, may we soar on wings OF love,
Beyond the azure yaulted sky;
Reign with the angelic hosts above,
Around Gods thrown on high.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

GRAssEs.-Over four hundred varieties
have already been noticed by the natural
lists. Over two hundred varieles have
been cultivated in England. A dozen
sorts cover nineteen twen,ieths of ali the
meadow land from Maine to Texas.
Herds grass, whose other name is limo.
thy (derived from man by the name of
Herd) hundred and fifty years ago,
was wild plant growing only in Maine.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

ToBAcoo-Box AND Cox.-Rev. Drs.
Tying and Cox have recently made de!
monstration against the use Of tobacco.
The Episcopslain pronounces cigars 10 be
=" devils playthings." The Presbyterian,
who is celebrated for his grea, words, de.
clares the weed to be hateful offensive
ptyalism with concomilan, dirt inefIable."
Some one has observed that if the devil
could be killed with hard words, DR.. Cox,
would prove a dead shot.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

Kossuth, when in America, wrote a
private letter to an English friend, which
is just made public, and from which we
learn what he thought of our treatment
of him. He said -" They have bored
me with triumphant entries, and invita-.
tons and addresses, but by submitting to
this annoying part of my mission, l had
opportunity of drawing their attention to
their foreign policy"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

An attorney before bench Of magis.
trates. a short time ago, told the bench,
with great gravity, that he had two wit
nesses in court in behalf Of his client, and
they would be sure to speak the truth, for
he had, had no opportunity to eommuni.
cate with them r.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-08-05

Some genius has conceived the brilliant
idea to press all the lawyers into military
service, in case of war-because their
charges are so great that no one could
stand them. q,