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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22
PEKIN AS SEEN BY AN AMERICAN.

PEKIN AS SEEN BY AN AMER1cAN.-
A correspondent of the Philadelphia
Inquirer was at Pckin, the capital OF
China. a short time ago, and what he
saw of it and how it impressed him, he
thus describes:
On arriving at the capital Of the Chi
nese empire, we find city containing
about two millions ofinbabitants. Such
is the estimate, but doubles. the calcu-
lation is made in tho usual spirit of eS-
aggeration. BE that as it may, the walls
are fourteen miles in circumference
twenty eight feet high, twenty -four feet
thick at the base, and twelve at the top.
There arc spacious towers all around, at
10 feet distance from each other, and al
the gates are lookout barracks for the
soldiers. nine stories in height. The
metropolis is divided into two parts
one inhabited by Tartars and the other
by the Chinese. In each there is a street
four miles long and one hundred and
twenty feet wido. and tho Emperor s
palaces aud sard,ns occupy two-thiris
of the Tartar city; and all this besides
the suburbs, which are nearly as popu-
lous as the city proper.
Pckiu is located sixty miles south of the
famr us Chinese wall, ard therefore mucl
exposed to nothcrn and hostile neigh.
bors; yet its civilizations are strong
and, until the vast machinery Of modern
artillery. was perfectly secure in its pal.
l,ial halls, the walls, b,stions and tow
crs being imrresnable in ancient times
Although the conutry about Pekin i:
sandy and unlertile, yet provisions
abound, being brought by canals from,
all the great rivers; and also with its
commerce. the merchants being paid with
m oncy, as the capital is the chief recipi
cnt of the revenue Of all China: 1t has
ever been regarded as very exclusive
place. the presence Of no foreigner eing
permitted within its walls; but now the
outside barbarians are in fair way OF
overlapping the slcrcd boundaries; and
it is probable that this act, toscthe- with
the opening Of Japan, may prove an i'm.
portant step towards the Inauguration Of
Christianity among the millions who arc
now benlghtcd in Pagan idolatry and
superstition
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

CROMWELL, NAPOLEON, AND THE
WALpENsEs. The fact is perhaps, not
generally known, that when, in Oliver
Cormwcll's S time, the Waldcnscs, or Va
udos people were so cruelty prosecuted
BY the Church of Rome, he called for a
collection to relieve their necessities in all
the churches of the Puritans and Cow
enanters in Great Britain. So heartily
was this responded to, that considera-
bic surplus was left after their wants
were met, which, remained in the
British treasury; and this fact having al
length been brought to the knowledge OF
government, it was agreed that the funds
being no longer needed for their ori 5inal
purpose, should be set apart for the sup
port Of the N9ndois pastors. According y
each one Of them sixteen in number, re-
ecivcd annually: fio from the Bank of
England. The source Of another part oil
their support is even more singular. -
When Napoleon conquered Italy. he
confscated certain properties belonging
to the Church of Rome, and made them
over to the Naudois. By the treaty ot
Vienna, after Napoleon S overthrow, this
arrangement VA, permitted to remain un-
disturbed; and. in consequences oft, each
of the Naudoi. pastors receives f2o ster-
ling year. Taking into view the sim
plicity Of their manners, and the clrcum
stances of the country, the ESQ or $500
thus provided for them, afford an ample
support. 1t is certainly remarkable
fac, in history, to find Cormwell and
Bonaporte united in producing such re,
suit Banner of the Cross.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

SORT THE SHEEP FLocKs. These coal nights
should admonish the wool grower that it is
high time his sheep were separated !or their
various uses. the bucks to be secured in tho
pastures and their condition attended to- the
old and feeble ewes put by themselves to fat
run the risk OF Breeding and die In the springi
the ewes for breeding to be kept in good
heart but not allowed to bccoma fat. The
young ewes, especially of the fin, wooded va
rieties, should not be allowed to breed until
they are past two years old.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22
The Splrir OF '76.-Whcn tho news

The SPlrir OF '76.-Whon tho news
Of the fall If Ticouder'gt reached Exc
ter, John l.onl 5on, who WAS the Speaker
of the Provincial Legislature of New
Hampshire, then in session, seeing the
public credit exhausted, and his compat-
riots discouraged rose AMI sll:
Il have a thousand dollars in hard
money; vii. pledge my plate for three
thousand more. have seventy hogs
head of Tobago rum, which will be sold
for the most it will bring. These are at
the service otthc State. If we succeed
in defending our fire c,iles and homes, |
NAV tc rcmaneratcl; if we do not, then
the property will be Of no value to me
Our friend Stark, VIII so nobiy main
taincl the honor of our State at Bunker
Hill, may slfely be entrusted with the
horror of the enterprise, and we will
check the progress of Bursoyne.'
1t is we'll known that from this noble
offer sprang the gallant little army o
Stark's that coverd itself with gior!
at Bennington. These were the decd
that make our history venerable, ane
concentrated the Revolution.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

CALIFORNIA ITEMS. The California
State election resulted in the success Of
the Administration ticket by from 6,0O0
to 10000 ma ority. The Administration
democrats have large majority in the
Legislature. San Francisco elected the
Peoples ticket for local officers and a
Republican delegation to the Legislature
The mining news from Frazcr's River is
not encouraging, the river being too high
Hopes are entertained Of good success
when the water lowers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22
EARLY FALL WORK. Have YOU ditchint

EARLY FALL WORK. Have you ditchin9
to be done? \ well to be dug? A swamp
hole to grub and clear up? a roof to bs
shinglcd, or any other such dry weather
work to be done? Allow US to hint, that
now is the time to ct ready for such labors:
The days are getting shor.cr at both ends,
and by and by the rains will como sousins
down their cold bucket fulls, giving the
workmen wet feet md chapped hands to
nurse and grumhlc over. A day now is
worth two days late in the fall, in the quali-
ity and quantity of the work done, besides
the certainty OF having it done.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

An EDITOR TURNED PRINTER The editor
of the Pittsburg Post has been trying his
hand at type-settins His first effort appear
ed under the editorial head few days since
and will be tonnd below. lie will, no d,ubt
be lone Of EN-, - one of those days:
New priNter.
This IS aur yrst ett,it ut typo scttin3. Mc
presume that it it will SNOW thut we can
loaLn fast. Me ale sELfttAuSht 400, We
wunt no qelp VIC vii h : C it lisqt wit out
assis'fance?-ahe drooI wHl noed no couRco-
ton wo : i'll leg tue pRinlers Anow t4at we
ale one of en-
TAX aqout tue ait o. drintinS! wlIi its
!!ust as ersA as roIinS off a LOB.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

A Pottawotamie chieftsin was giving
some evidence before the T.. 5. Circuit
Court at Chicago, when the following
honest admission occurred in his evil
dence
Ouoth Alexander, IL was in those
DAYS much about the garrison; kept with
in few s;always went to the Smller
when | was thirsty"
"Wore you often thirsty" :,
"Hadn't much money in these times.
"Were you thirsty whenever you had
money!
"Was very much thirsty always when
had money"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

PITTING OF SMALL Pox.-A friend
who has been sufferer from the disease
Of small pox, informs us that if when the
pustules begin to appear they are anoint-
ed with sweet oil and lime water, as
these are generally prepared for applica-
ton to burns or water scalds. it will OPP
crate to prevent OF allay all irritation.
and hinder the discoloration of the
cutice and the pitting which are so often
the accompaniment of this fearful oisor-
DER Ledger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22
A DEEP Coal NINE IN ENGLA

A DEEP Coal NINE IN ENGLAND.
The deepest coal pit in England, and
probably in the world, has after twelve
wears labor been completed and open
en- at Dunkenfeld, Cheshire. The depth
of the shaft is CSC yards, and sinking
of it cost nearly half a million dollars.
At this immense depth, a fine seam OF
coal was found nearly five feet thick,
calculated to last thirty years, at the
rate of 500 tons per day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

Marrow EscAPE on THE GRAND
TRUNK RAILRoAD.-The Montreal fi'o'
saws that a passenger train on the Quebec
and Richmond section on the u'ano
Trunk Railroad, which left Quebec on
Thursday morning, was thrown oil the
track by a misplaced switch,and narrow
ly escaped being carried down deep
ravine. The engineer was 50 much IN,
iured that his life is despaired OF, anI
the h,eman was badly hurt. but the
passengers all escaped serious INJURY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22
Col. Suttcr, the man who first dis

Col. Suttcr, the man who first dis
covered goli in California, is poor. He
once owned AS 900 acres of the richest
land in the State, where Sacramento and
Marysville now stand. but is now reduc-
cd to a small firm with a shaky title. -
Nevertheless, he makes the most of his
farm, and has now in his garden, it is
said $4,000 grape vines, besides fs,
nectacine, peach, apricot and almond
trees in abundance.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22
FATAL STEAMBOAT DISASTERS

FATAL STEAMBOAT DISASTERS y
dispatch. dated Oswego, Oct. 9TH says
that the freight steamer Hercules run
ming on the St. Lawrence River from
Montreal, a new and very large boat
blew up on Saturday while passing uT
the Du Platte Rapids, l6 miles oeio"
Ocdensburg. All the crew are missing
but two who are so badly burned that II
was doubtful if they will survive. a
vessel that arrived at Ogdensburs on
Saturday, reports seeing floating IN tue
lower end of Lake Onta.lo the uppe'
works of steamer. AS several freight
ood other beats are not heard from, fears
are entertained for their safety.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

WHAT To Do.-Rev. John Marsh con-
cludcs his late pamphlet with the follow
in5 directions to Temperance men:-
|. Present yourselves perfect absti-
ncncc from all intoxicating liquors as il
beverage, in your persons, your families
your social pleasures, and in all the la
bors of life.
2. Warn every man. and cxhort every
man against all such use as tends to ruin.
In whatever company or condition You
arc, meckly but boldly and unainchin5Iy
give battle to those drinking usa ,es
which have dragged thousands and tens
Of thousands to the pit.
3. Treat the traffic as a scotr,e Of hu-
manty; tie great instrument of Satan
in destroying the peace and happiness o!
the world, and sending souls withoat
number to destruction.
4. Uphold and strengthen all legisla-
ticn which shall protect the victim and
not the criminal; which shall suppress
and prohibit the temptation, and let the
tempted go free; which shall be on Go d's
side, and not the side of the adversary.
). Go through all your towns and
villages, and pledge again every man,
woman, and child, not to touch, taste or
give the accurscd thing; and especially
90 down among the rising generation,
and train them all to the abhorrcnce OF
the cup.
6. Sustain atle lecturers on the field;
scatter broadcast, tracts and docu nents
and in all your organizations and efforts
be united, efficient, liberal, strong in faith,
and of good courage. Look upward in
every trial and under every difficulty
Be faithful to the end. This terrific
scourge of earth shall be driven out.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

w. b. Washburn, younger brother
of the famous three is nominated to the
Minnesota Legislature by the Republi-
cans of Hennepin county, and there is
talk of aiding him to the Washburns
in Congress next year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

Mr.. Benz. Baker of New Bedford has
a dog some six months old, that was
born with only two lcss-the FORE as
well as the FOUR legs being absent
The puppy is healthy and otherwise in
good condition. The canie can propel
himself quite vel by resting on his
breast, which is entirely smooth, and
acceleratns himsclfby his hind legs
He is quite curiosity.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22
SOMETHING FOR fHE BoYs. If,

SOMETHING FOR fHE BoYs. lfa COW has .
heifer calf when she is two years old, and
ore each year till she is twenty. and each
calf when two yeats old has hcifcr calf,
COW is twenty, and the progeny Of all tho
calves multiply in tho same way, how many
cows over two years old, when the FIRST eow
completes her twentieth yeaf?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

\ printer, not long since, having been
flung by his sweet heart went to the Office
to commit suicide with the shooting stick; :"
but the thing wouldn't 60 off. The ''d,vil," :"
wishing to pacily him, told him to peep in
to the sanctum, where the editor was writ
ing duns to delinquent subscribers. He
says that picture of despair rcconcled him
to his fate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22
A few weeks since says the NJ

A few weeks since says the New
Orleans Crescent, we mention as singu-
lar circumstance, the marriage of a Ger
man widow, in the Third District, to
her fifth husband-not one of the previ-
Gus four having outlived his wedding a
year. Well few days since, the fifth
husband took the yellow fever. He
del, and on Friday was buried.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

With such a class of voters under the lead
Of Romish Priests, together with an intclli-
gent Protestant laity, who profess the relis-
ion of Jesus, while at the same time they
are supporting the party that puts forth the
damnable doctrine, that human slavery is an
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-22

A dandy lately appeared in Iowa with legs
so attenuated that the authorities had him
arrested because he had no visible means of
support.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27

y.
The Hanover correspondent of the n. Y. Herald
SAYS:
On the 9th instant the Spanish steamer of war
Biasco de Garay returned from cruise, bringing
as prize the Spanish ship Iberia, which she had
hauled off Salt Key, near the Colorados The he
ria, under the command of the notorious SLAYER
Captain Vinas had some weeks previously landed
cargo OF bozales varOus stated at from six to nine
hundred in number, on board daylight, at or near
Cardenas, and she was then run ashore at Salt Key
and deserted 1t is worthy of observation that the
Spanish authorities assert that all the bozaes who
were landed from the Iberia have died OF smallpox.
| need perhaps scarcely add that this assertion is
not believed. The Iberia is apparently almost a
ship, and will make an excellent transport for
the Spanards.
The following statistics are not altogether unin-
teresting
From the 4th to the 10th of the present month
80 vessels, of all classes and of every flag of ,l0
tons burthen, entered this harbor; of which Is were
American, of 5,003 tons burthen; were Spanish,
of l ,229 tons . were English, of 9l9 tons, We're
Belgian, of 9SS tons; Holland, Of 1872 tons; Prus-
sian, of 595 tons; and Bremen, Of IT'S tons.
During the month of August last the total eXport-
alton of sugar from this port amounted to 10000
boxes and 93S hhds. of which 35.227 boxes and all
the hhds. went to the United States; 1,228 boxes
to Spain; 227G0 boxes to England: l,5l6 boxes to
Spain, 7, 25S boxes to Holland, and the remainder
to various other countries.
A printed paper has been slylv circulated among
the free negroes of this city, calling upon them to
revolutonise. They are addressed by the endearing
appellation of ''brothcrs" This circumstance has
caused great excitement wherever it has become
known.
We have had excessive heavy rains recently,
which have cooled the atmosphere, and the public
health has consequently improved.
The appointment of Consul-General Helm has
been received with great satisfaction here, and we
hope soon to see him at his post.
We have report of an attempt at revolt among
the troops stationed at Trinidad, which has been
quieted if it was real.
Captain j. J. Wright. leaves by this steamer for
New York, having accomplished, to the satisfaction
Of those interested, ali lie desired for the new line
of steamers he proposes, having been much favored
in his enterprise by the action and privileges be-
slowed by the Captain General Of Cuba.
The brig c. Perkins has not yet been condemned
'for infraction Of the revenue laws of Cuba under
consular denunciatiOn.
The brig Nancy, with case determined in her IA
vor, waits Its engrossment and publication, delayed
by changes in the Royal Audiencia, &c.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27
THE HAD TEEFt1

From the LOllGoR Economist, Sept. 4th.
The harvest in the South of England have proved
full ten days earlier than usual, fairly look back
the rural events of August, rs those of the har-
vest the crowning month of the wear. In spite of
occasional storms, the weather has permitted the
grain crops to be well housed, and there is very lit
tie that will not out of the straw in good
condition. Thrashing has proceeded rapidly
Everywhere the ring of the steam-engine is heard
for farmers have found the economy of getting out
at once much as they mean to send to market
early, so to leave all hands free for the work Of
autumn wheat-sOwing and autumn tillage Thrash
ing has very much settled the differences ofopinion
noticed having existed in regard to the Weld
ofthe wheat crop, by proving that crop fully equals
the average. Not that it is equal either in
quantity or quality to last years crop, is
that fair one for comparison; but it seems
now generally admitted that more straw
this year than in either 1855 1856. The quantity
of straw this year is greater than that of last
years crop Indeed it is only from the extra guam
tity of straw that the yield turns out well as it
does, for cOnfessedly the are neither so large
so well filed as usual. The trade authorities
this view of the wheat crop, and considering that
the continental crops are moderately good, have
to the conclusion that there will be very little
variation from present price during the remainder
of the year. Barley has turned cut a better crop
than was anticipated. but still neither quantity
or quality is it good one. Oats beans, and peas
are certainly deficient. Want of moisture has been
ally deficient, and in many districts the turns OK
hbt signs of mildew. This is particularly the case
where an early plant was secured. As is usual in
dry summers, the wheat turns out better than cX-
pected, but the root crops are less promising in
summers with more moisture.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27
HOLIDAY STREET THEAT TIE.

During the past week, the beautiful Dramatic
Spectacle Of the Tempest has been presented every
night at this Theatre, and has continued to attract
large and intelligent audiences. We have already
spoken OF the exceedingly creditablc manner in
which the Play has been produced and of the clev-
erness with which some of the principal characters
have been sustained, and we are pleased to know
that the Manager is being well repaid for his enter
prise. Owing to the unusual expense involved in
the proper presentation of the Tempest, it is seldom
seen on the American stage and it is probable that
it may not be brought out again in Baltimore for
many years. 1t will be repeated every evening this
week, and will afford most agreeable entertainment
for our own people, as well as for the numerous
strangers now sojourning in the city.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27

ICoTT177'5f7T7ce " TT'7T'T I1z-
BUREAU COUNTY, Illinois, Sept. 20.-Thc summer
has been very hot and wet. The wet weather be-
gan in May and continued until the first of July
The season has been one of disaster to Illinois, and
the West generally, in the loss Of crops. The wheat
crop is nearly an entire failure in all the north half
of Illinois The corn crop, although not as poor as
the wheat, is also much smaller than usual in con-
sequence of bad seed, and cold and wet weather at
the season of planting. Millions ofacres in Illinois,
have no doubt, which would have been covered
with maize had the seed been good and the plant
ing season favorable, are given up to weeds Still
there are many fields which will yield large crops
as the summer and fall thus far have been more
than usually favorable for maturing the plant
Fruit is almost an entire failure. Apples are poor
and few in number. Peaches none, and pears quite
scattering.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27

flourishes shallow sophisms, and airy nothings-
these form, in the main, the sum and substance
of the dscourses delivered by travelling lecturers.
The mental pabulum they contain, is of the weak
est and the wateriest kind, and bears striking
resemblance TO what our French cousins call soup
ma'gre-a preparation which, however delicate it
may be to the palate, is altogether too washy and
unsatlsfying to constitute proper food for strong
and hearty men.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27
AMBRo-DAGUERREoTyPEs sc.

MR. MARSTERS, 147 Lexington street, Howard
street. will furnish his patrons with pictures on glass
cardboard plates canvas; life size in miniature from
nature, copied in oil, French Pastel water coors
in style of superior excellence. lie has hand full
assortment of plain and fancy Cases. also Gilt Frames
all of the best material His long experience and attest
cd enables him to assure his patrons complete
faction no charge. s7-Iy
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27

cox Is now selling his Fall Style of HATS
for Gentlemen They the handsomest patterns and
made Of the best material 100 Baltimore ST. North side
one door above St. Paul st.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27

WHEELER s WLsoN's
Sc WING MA CHIMES
NEW AND VALUABLE IMPROVEMENTS.
DIAGRAM OF THE LOCK STITCH
C1SGTg-E-NDD-TTsa
This is the only stitch that be rayeed and that
presents the same appearance upon each side of the
1t made with two threads, upon each side of the
fabric and interlocked in the it. Send for
cular.
OFFICE-126 W. BALTIMORE STREET,
AMERICAN BUILDING,
sicily Baltimore Nd.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27

According to the latest news from New Granada
the financial policy of 0spina's administration has
not been attained for some time past All en-
ployees of government have been paid their back
pay in fall, and hope is INDUCED that in few years
the credit of the republic will be as good abroad
in part to be attributed to abolishnr the standpr
army and to the economy of the administration.
0<PHaS Secretary Oft the Treasury is Senior gnacio
fairs in New Granada during MaIiarino's adminis-
tration, has recently published a remarkable trca-
tlse on mathematics. The newspapers speak highly
The 10th of July is the Fourth of July Of Granada
They celebrate it with great reioicings. bull FIGHT
ing, fireworks and other demonstrations