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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1858-06-10
New Advertisements
ORNAMENTAL.

A incomplete assortment of Jewelry on hani
IA and for sale at low fgurcs-many desirabl,
articles going for song-of a single note.
June 10th. ii. w. RUGG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
Fat Men,

Sir John Potter, the successor of Mr..
Bright, for Manchester, the House of Com
mons, weighs about $50 lbs, and is the lar
yest member of that body. In describing
his face, the London illustrated News say.:
Never, since the first man was created.
was Their 1--WE are persuaded) such disc on
human shoulders. To be pretended, 1t
reminds Us, when we look at il, Of Millions
description Of Sltan's shield, which, with the
alteration cf slngle word, ID an admirable
picture Of the face OF Sir john
Tie broad circumference
Stands onhis shoulders like the moon, whose orb
Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views
And what dol be chin be has. why, a bird
mi ghi build her nest on that coigu OF vantage.
The only face we ever saw like Sir johns,
and that was long since, belonged to grazer,
who once at the asses of country town,
planted himself one smoking hot day 10 'front.'
Of judge Park, where he sat persplrIng and
wipIrg his face, until the frenul Judge could
bear the sight no longer. Throwing DOM
his pea, be called out, Fat man, do get out
OF the way;yUu make oGe hot TO look at you"
A latter man than Sir John has recently
died IN upper Georgia. The Savannah News
says:
"O,e # our city physicians has banded us
the following extract from letter written to
oim from professional brother in the upper
country, describing somewhat singular case,
we believe, oi rare occurrence III surgical
practice:
Il must pat in slip to give you an instance
Of death from the rapid accumulation Of fat.
We had young III an residing Is miles from
this place, VINO was one OF the miracles Of
nature. At the age Of 22 years, he weighed
SO he; he Continued gradually TO increase
in fish, until he reached over 600 lbs; be was
abe to get about with tolerAble ease TO him
sell, and a,t3ndcd to lis planting interest.
Some We ks ago be commenced increasing IN
Il 'sh very rapid y, and gained Il lbs. per day;
men it was found he gait ed u II tie ever lbs.
peg day. Lat week nc died suddenly III bis
chase. | thIuk from the accumulation Ut int
around the heart. Three days prior to hls
death, lie weighed GIG lbs; and had be been
weighed the day OF his death no doubt he
would have gone over eco lbs. have often
seen bin, and visited his family few months
ago, professionally"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

clothes, or spinning, &C., until well enough
for field work, and 10 wet and bad weather
thew are given some in-door occupation.
I'm addition to the regular allowance OF
bacon, meal and molasses, with at some sea-
son potatoes, all who are disposed to be 10
dustrious have gardens. and poultry. which
are sources Of cDntort as well as Of profit
Eggs uDd chickens are supplied by them IN
large numbers to Their owners, who paw
them their full value, or TO neighbors. L
have recently purchased two hundred and
fifty bushels Of corn from the negroes of one
plantalion in my care, and the overseer has
jus. reformed u that there is as much more
for me. have Known single negro to re-
ceive one hundred and twenty dollars for his
year. crop o corn and fodder, raised by his
own labor, when his own task bad been done.
Il hase written you rather n discurslve let
ter cUrTe,lte cataDl0, but trust it will give you
an iea IF the treatment On our Congaree.-
Very sincerely yours,
"RoBERT W. GIBBEs, NJ D.
Gov. L. +. ". ALLsroN."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
Reconsideration,

Two children, a son aod daughter Of Wm
Sabin Of this city, vert to Onondaga Creek
on Monday, where the boy vcutuTed upon Il
log and Tell into the water. His little sister
witnessed the accident, saw h'w rise and dis
appear again, whereupon she ran home to
inform her parents Of the accident. Mr..
Sabin got hold of the boys l~g and pulled
him out He had been 10 tie water from
twelve to fifteen minutes, aud appeared HE
les when taken out He was Land out as
dead there not being the slightest ee.dence Of
vitality manifested -iuce being rescued from
the water What is more StraDge aud singu-
lar, an hour afterwards the Toy VAS gbseFS-
ed to breathe. Every efoil was employed by
his parents Tor his recovery and at II o'clock
Tie lad paS cJnraSing uiM Mem. lie Is do
Ing well. Tn, Is The most singular case oi
resuscltation after drowning that We ever
recolect hearing Of Syracuse Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
An Tutcr,sttnr zuniyrrs.ry.

We are indebted TO the b ostIn Daily Adver-
,iser for the following interesting remlnIs
ccnce, aud equally Interesting notice Of an
anniversary celebration: "On the fourth OF
August, 1892, Christopher Columbus lost
sight of the most western highlands OF Eu-
r,pe,-whi cn be was not to sc again till he
returned TO give to Europe his gift Of this
New World. Tnree hundred and sixty
years past away, aud on the same day
the nohicst essel in the New Worlds navy
comes Ia sglt OF the most eastern Of the
highlands @. North America; and as the sun
zoe, down sne connects with the American
shores the thread which gives Europe aud
Amer!c, tC each other. A majestic celebrs-
t,on Of the great hero'S faithful endeasor, al
the cad II year e years after it was madew
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
Bold, but Beautiful Figure.

Durlrg the delivery Q! a sermon, last Sup.
day, in St Pltrick's Ca hohc Church III this
city, the eyes Of the congregation were sud
denly rivetcd upon the speaker, Rev. Francis
y. Boyle, bv what, Tor the moment seemed
to be depression 10 tie all-absorbing topic OF
conversation aud cor lecture throughout the
civilized world, the Atlantic Telegraph
The eloquent divine spoke III terms Of glow
ing panegyric of this wonderful triumph OF
human scIence, and lilatod upon the re,oIu-
tons which the grand achievement Will ac-
complish in the commercial, political, aud
social condition OF the two hem-phcIes thus
successfully united by means Of the electric
wire. What is it, after all. exclaimed the
speaker, when compared with the iDstlntanc-
Gu, communication between the Throne Of
Divine Grace aud the heart OF man? Oder
up your silent petition for grace. 1t Is trans
mitted through realms of unmeasured space
more rapidly than the beginnings flash, and
the answer reaches the soul ere the prayer
has died away on the sinners lips. \ ct this
telegraph, performing Its saving functions
ever since Christ died for Us on Calvary, fills
not the world with exultatIOu and shouts Of
rtadntSS-wiih ii!uminatOns and h1nfres
and the b. ming OF cannon. The reason l.,
the one is the telegraph of this world, and
may produce wonder al revolutions Oh earth;
the other is the sweet communion between
Christ and the Christians soul and will Sc
cure Curious Immortality il Heaven
IuiDn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
The Norm OIBs.

The correspondence Of several OF thc New
York papers does not give a very cnconrag-
Jog account as t. the peaceful dispcsI'iJn Of
the Mormons. They treat Gov. Cumming
and his immediate household with becoming
respect, but every body else fares badly
There appears to be deep under current Of
bad feeling towards the Gehtles, and the
Peace Commissioners have retired III disgust.
The general i'm preston is that notnipg but
the presence of the army prevents an out
break. Ii is stated that the Mormon leaders
intend to make an earnest etfvrL Tor the ad-
mission of Utah into the UGi n a. Is State
The wandering iamiie- are returning 10
Salt Lake City in a condition of great dis
comfort and shlbblness.
Tie Utah Correspondent of the St. Luis
Republican, uuder date OF July 3, says that
Brigham Young has had all toe animals ia
ken from tie Government traIGs last FIJI,
driven into Salt Lake City, for the purpose
of having them delivered to Gen. Joins on.
Young has desired Gov. Cnm'"rg 70 receive
them oih9laly, and forward them 10 General
Johnston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
Caught a Tartar,

A burglar, who was busily engaged at the
door of room in Cincinnati, occupied by
Mr.. Charles Barras was astouuded at its
being opened suddenly from the inside, and
the appearance of Mr. Barrass with re'ol-
yer The rogue NILS invited to enter, but de-
clined The persuasive el'queuce of the
loaded revolver proved too much for his reso-
luton, however, aad at last he reluctantly
consented TO occupy 40 arm chair. while Mr..
b. dressed himself; after which the cuiprit
was escorted to the dearest police station BY
bis host. His name is William Walker, and
be processes to have been attached to the iorce
OF Gen. Walker in Nicaragua. de refused
to tell where he boarded, upon the ground
that he was engaged TO be married to Que OF
the two ladies in the house, and that it would
kill bsEto learn of his present peculiarly
perplexing predicament"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
The New Lonn.--The award.

The bids for the new loan disclosed very
numerous applicants aid very large claims.
1t is very remarkable that the utmost RAJ sc
of bidders extended over seven ler cent: the
lowest being at par and the highest about
that premium Messrs. Riggs OF this city,
and MIR. Belmont Of New York, ctfered for
the entire amount about 81 Per cent pre-
MUM, and as 5000 600 OF the loan was
awarded at Per cent. advance, and the bal
ance at about 4! per cent, they took moth
ing by their moron." A. Messrs. Riggs and
BELMONT are about as well qualified as any Of
of our moueyed men to detect the smallest
char 9. OF the foancisl pulse, and regarded
the 3. per cent. as likely to control the award,
we may infer that they are looking forward
to the period when money will be worth
more than the present rates of three or four
per cent q year. onion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
I.a.t nfthelr Race,

The steamships Prince Albert, Arago and
Nova Scotian, that are now se'erally due at
this port and Quebec, may be regarded-:o
far az concerns the carrying Of news between
the two contneats--is the last Of their race.
Their day Is done. NJ more shall we look
with nteLse anxiety for the arTiva! OF tho
European steamer bringing the latest news,
and that may have such ntings TO co~mun1.
cate as the fall Of Sebsst"poi, the sturwing Ut
Delhi, crash on the Paris Bourse, or the
LONDON Stock Exchange, or the Invasion OF
Grea, Britain by the modern GauIs. The
latest news thar they will nave had from one
continent will bave been covered up in the
dust of time when they reach the shores Of
the other.-N \. UeTdld.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
Horrible A natr.

On Monday week. at barbecue in Madi-
son county, Kentucky, near Rockcsstle, Mr..
Moore, the constable, summoned Messrs.
Roberts, Mullin. jones, and brother, to help
him arrest two Haileys; tie Haileys resisted,
killed the constable aud the brothers Jones,
and wounded Mullin, who is not expected to
live. One Of the Jones's, after he had been
cut acrose tie stomach told them be could not
live. but one Of them held him BY the bead
while the other cut his head nearly CT, lea7-
ing but small particle holding the head and
body together. The weapons used were
bowie knives: The murderers escaped, but
one of them has since been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
A LIhrGAl nhIlnheI.

In EngIand DR.. LviDsstonc's volume Of
travel, is now 10 I,s tnriieth thousand, and
sells at guinea. Murray. the publisher.
undertook to give him two thousand pounds
uut Of tie proceeds Of the first edition VI
twelve Thousand copies. When the second
edition was called for, the publisher wrote to
tie author that he ,hould have third Of the
prJf,s. \ third and fourth impression
was demald d, aud this prlncely publisher
iufJrucd the traveller that be should have
half Of the profits If all the editions togett
or, first, secold, third, and fourth. More
over Murray paid up The money at once,
and Livingstone had 1t in HE pocket before
b. letl ScVt.au'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The Union says that sit does not regret
the result of the vote in Kansas upon the
English Lecompton bill; and that there lis
no longer any reason fer treating Kansas as
exceptional to the general rule prevailing in
reference to the admission OF new States into
the Union. Justice to the people of other
Territories requires that they shall have q
sufficient population, before admission, to en-
title them at least to one representative in
Congress-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
Old Rocks.

We recently published 40 article from the
of the Bible over 900 years old. belonging
70 DR.. Dufieid OF that city. The Boston
Transcript IN u hOte on the same article
says
The Bible described is one of great anti
quity, aud ought TO be carefully preserved and
III ,:6ty priz:G as venerable relic OF an age
when printing was unknown, and the indus-
,iOus laoOrs OF the monks alone caused copies
ot the sacred Scriptures to be multiplied.
This L. not however, the oldest book 90 the
continent. There is. in the library Of Hnr.
ward College, u Greek manuscript OF portion
Of the Scriptures, that is older. by one or two
centuries, than DR.. Dufields Bible. And
in private library in Cam bridge there are
s5vera! rIonkiah manuscripts of the entire
Bible, similar ia every re-pec, to that descrb-
ei. There Is also III the same library an
eyangels tarum Or selections from the Cos.
p! f.: the use of the Church--i folio volume
o! OYER 300 page, written on parchment IN
the eighth century, j. c. 100 years ago, and
100 years before the invention Of printing
Tins book Is, Of course, older by about 200
years than the Detroit Bible, and We have
no account Of any other book in this country
# equal antiquity. We find an account Of
tas and other bbliographical rarities III Rev.
Luther Farnham'5 interesting little work
"A Glance az Private Libraries"
We hOtice al error IN the description OF
the material on which the Bible belonging to
Rev. DR.. D.tfe!d is written. We believe the
skins Of goats and kids were never used for
Biblical manuscripts. The articles used for
this rurpose were veIlum, prepared from the
skins Of caves and parchment from the skins
of sheen"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The Baltimore Exchange, has an extract
from a private letter received from an officer
of the Army, now serving in Oregon, which
communicates the particulars of a recent "ln'
dian outrage" committed in that Territory,
the facts of.which have not before transplred.
It is true, that the Outrage" described, differs
slightly from those stereotyped tales OF saw
age perfdy and barbarily which usually
come to US from the frontier. The Only dls-
crepaDcy. however, lies in the tact that IN
this instance it is the Indian, aud not the
white man, who is first betrayed and then
murdered 10 GOLD blood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
Atlantic Telegraph Cable.

New YORK, Aug 9.-We understand that
the recording instruments and various ap-
paratus for transmitting intelligence over the
ocean cable are in such state OF forward
ness as to insure the earl opening OF the
line for business. 1t is understood that the
Q .een's and Presidents Messages will be
transmitted through the cable early In the
afternoon, and probably in the course of the
present week. Immediately after the trans
mission of the Presidents reply, the two COM
muncations will, by consent Of the fresI-
dent, ard through the co operation Of the
managers and employees OF the telegraph
lines of the country, be made public from
Newfoundland to Texas, and from Qieboc
to the boundary of civilization in the North
west.
We have also assurances from all points
that so soon as the Queens and Presidents
messages are received, there will be public
and private de:nonstr lions OF JOY by ringing
of bells, firing CT salutes &c, in every city.
town, and village throughout the whole
country.
1t is understood that Mr. Field will cause
notice to be given in advance of the day when
the first message will be transmitted through
the cable.
The Mayor has sent message to the City
Councils recomm ending the extension OF the
hospitali,ies of the city to all connected with
the cable; the citizens are requested to iilu-
inmate, that the public buildings be ilumi-
mated, aud that day # celebration be given.
Resolutions have been adopted by the
Councils rendering the thanks of the COuu-
ell, Offering municipal dinner to all con
cerned in the enterprise, providing for the
ILLUMINATION of the City Hail. and requesting
CYRUS W. Field to Sit or his portrait to be
placed 10 the Governors room in the City
Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TKi-WEEkLI Bl
EDGAR sNOwDGa.
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUST IL, 1855

The Commissioner OF Indian An irs has
received from DR.. Fprney, superintendent OIL
Indian affairs for Utah, letter in relation to
the condition of the Indians in that locality
1t is dated Great Sal, Lake City, July 9:h,
and speaks favorably ,f the disposition OF the
Indians. DIR. Forney states that he had no
doubt Of the feasibility Of permanently loo't-
iug the Indians of that Territory. lie had
received at the date of bis letter hurdle OF
vouchers for expenditures up to the gun OF
June last. principally for -four and Gee, It.
sued to various tribes, all signed by Brigham
Young, as governor, and superin'er dent OF
Indian affairs. These were promptly re-
turned to Brgham.-Dr. Forney was pre-
pairing for visit to the various Indian tribes
with the view Of still more fully securing
their good behavior and freddy feelings to
wards the whites of that distant Territory
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The Tyler (Texas) Reporter Of the 22d
nit. says that Gov. Runnels has appointed
Col. Matt. Ward, of Cass, United States
Senator, to fill the vacancy occasloned by the
death of the lamented Henderson. Not the
famous Matt. Ward Of Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The Norfolk Argus is down on the militia
Law of the last Virginia Legislature, which
it calls ian inglorious botcb," and enters in
to particulars to chow it's manifold defects.
and that it had better never have been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The accounts of terrific hail storm, last
Saturday, in Livingston County. Illinois, are
scarcely credible. The hail stones are rep
resented to have teen like pieces Of Gu: iee'
and they struck down men, horses and cat
tie, as If they had been shower Of stones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

A young lady named Reed, who resides in
Washington, and who had been on visit to
the Point Of Rocks, in attempting to get OF
the train of cars on the Baltimore and ONO
Railr DAD, on Sunday, near Monocaoy' ioIi
before the wheels. and had her left foot SO
crushed, that it had to be amputated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The Cincinnati Commercial, says:-"ion
Alexander Ii. Stephens, of Georgia, did not
hesitate to declare, when in this city the 9th
or day, en- route to the Northwest, that be
was in favor of the reelection to the Senate
of Judge Douglas, and be regarded the war
BY the President upon the anti-Lecompton
N en- Of Illinois, as wickedly foolish"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11


Master of Arts-Beverly ST George Tuck
or. William Il Garrett, Wliliamsburs-A.
M's2
Bachelor of Arts--Wm. j. ii. Ballard,
Orange; J II. Beale, fredericksburg; Azure
Illus S. Furc.cn, Chester field Thomas W..
Mason. Greensyille; Sam'i W. Murphy, Mary
land; Henry NJ. Stringfellow, Hanovel--A,
S's 6.
Bachelor of Philosophy-JObn c. Ames,
WASHINGTON city; William L. Tsliaferro,
Orange; Charles 5. Woods, Mississippi--B.
P's3.
b .chelor of Law-Joe. W. Stone, Missis-
sippi; VIM. Il Sullivan, Williamsburg; Robt.
q. Tayl or, Gloucester.
Honorary Degrees. Doctor Of Divinity
Rev. n. A Okeson; Master Of Arts--D. Lee
Powell aud K j. Morrison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

We learn from the Hartford Times that
Col. Colt has sent as present to the Russian
Court three cases, each containing samples
Of aras made by him, from the largest cali
bre rifle to a pocket pistol. The first OF
these cases is for the Emperor. is of rosewood,
and the arms are gold mounted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

Telegraphic dispatches announce that sew
e,sl trains and companies are organizing in
St. Louis, to 90 by the Plains to Fraser river
The first party of emigraots by the Minnesota
ro,ts left ST Paul On the Goth ult
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The Richmond Wbig remarks upon the
evident assurances given, within the last few
months, of the great desire of the British
Government and people, to cultivate the
most amicable relations with our country
and the cbeerfuluess with which they have
acceded to our requests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

Some anxiety has been created at quarantine
IN New York, BY the arrival Of the barque
G. p Alexander from Cienfeugss with yellow
fever on board. She had lost thirteen of BIER
officers and crew by the dread malady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

A correspondent at Kingston, Jamaica,
writing OF the 10th ultmo, says: The sit
ustion Of the planters was never more pre-
G .rious than at present, as regards labor
Slavery is prohibited, and the non arrival OF
coolies has fairly changed the minds and
positions Of planters. Soldiers demand ra-
tions and pay. which the planters gIumble
at paving, and the discomfort created will
afford an abundance of work for the secrela-
~ of the colonies to concoct and carry into
effect. The crops are abundant. weather Ia
vorable, island healthy; but taxation on the
planters has grown TO pitch which saVors
much of separation or revolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The Paraguay expedition, it is now conf
IDENTIFY expected, will be ready for its depar-
ture on or about the lst of October next
The preparations to this erd are being pusE-
ed forward with all possible dispatch 10y the
NAVY DEPARTMENT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The New York Herald says that the cost
of transmitting one column of news from
En- GLAND. by the Atlantic Telegraph cable,
...,;il he i,rn Thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

Hon. Isaac Touccy, Secretary of the Ma
w, has left Washington, in company with
his family. to sCjourn short time at bis
home in Connecticut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The Bremen ship Heinrich, tweDty-nine
days from New Orleans, with a CARO- Of
cotton and tobacco, has arrived at quaran-
tine, below Norfolk. Seven Of the crew and
one passenger have died Of the lever, and
others are sick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

The jury 10 the Kirkpatrick poisoning case,
in Philadelphia, retired to their room on
Thursday afternoon last, to deliberate upon
their verdict. On Saturday after having
been cut for nearly forty eight hours without
comiIg 10 sny agreement, they were sent
back. This trial commenced on the 7th of
july last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-11

James Catlets, free negro, was hung in
the Jail ward at WINCHESTER, Va, last Friday,
for the murder of which he had been found