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Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15
COMMUNICATED
SECOND WARD.

AS citizen who must perforce work for
living cannot loaf around taverns to get the
why's and wherefores of all the leaders of the
parties in the approaching contest; but, deem
ing it duty every citizen owes to himself to
have reason of his own, for his conduct,
have medtated upon what little could gather,
and drawn my differences. If I am wrong it
is the fault of others for not making known
their purposes
If it is a sin to hide your light under
bushel, why do certain prominent persons of
the universal brotherhood my own catholic
church-give cause for their action. Am to
consider them wolves in sleeps clothing, or am
! to consider that they are afraid to trust their
lord and my lord, under his promise to those
who acknowledge him, by making known in
the face of the powers of the devil and "the
gates of hell" what actuates them Is it be-
cause they want to educate the youth of tho
city; if So is not argument against themwith
those who believe not in taxation for the sup
port of public schools, and those who believe
with Dogberry. Or, if they want to close up
the public schools, why not be honest and let
the poor people know the fact Is it christian
spirit to deceive and withhold good from the
poor and the simple minded2 Or has foreign
influence, so called, taken hold of them and
converted them to the doctrine, that sits dan
gerous to the State that the masses should read?
Until my mind is relieved on these points,
must lean to the side which challenges discus
sion, and has no concealments.
If it is right to be consistent why are tenn
perance lecturers mingling with liquor sellers
and drinkers, to secure the election of persons
in favor of the taverns? Have they the consis-
tency ofpolicy, purposing to make taverns stand
on their merits, without taxation, as against
the influence ofthe moral suasionists2 Would
not it be better for them to exercise themselves
as a weight to turn the scale in favor of the
moral portion Of the voters? But they, per-
haps have catechised the candidates, and are
associating with the very clubs, and in the very
tayerns, they want to break up, using the means
for which the Society of Jesus is blamed, of
doing evil that good may come of it.
fit be wise and boldly so, to vote for a law,
or to advocate one, to break up rowdy and
useless fire company, would it not be well to
back itby opposing those who have succumbed
to that rowdy organization. What can be ex-
pectcd of those who preach one thing and
practice another? .
If it is indispensable to the existence Of
democratic government that all should have
votes and cast them as each for himself should
judge, is it not mockcry Of common sense
and anti-republican to threaten men, and ex-
cuse it by saying that it is for the good of the
working, democratic elements.
A SHOEMAKER
May IL, 1858. ........
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15
Terrible RAILROAD Accident.
May IL, 1858.

On Tuesday morning on the N. Y. Central
Rail Road the bridge over the Saquoit creek
gave way, precipitating the freight cars into the
creek, piling the passenger cars one above the
other, and splintering the platforms and seats
to atoms rs the cars struck the abutments.
The bridge at which the accident occurred
was entirely rotten several Of the main beams
on which the track was laid, being found de-
cayed all the way through.
There is now no doubt but that the acct
dent occurred through the voluntary breaking
of these timbers by the weight Of the two
locomotives passing over the bridge at the same
time. The greater portion Of the heart of the
wood is like so much punk, and the wonder is
that the bridge had stood so long.
The smash is a most terrible one, and the
ruins convey vivid impression Of the horrors
of the disaster. Between the stone abutments
Of the bridge is space Of thirty-two feet;
the ordinary length Of a car is thirty-five feet,
and the depth to the bottom of the creek is
nine feet Three entire cars lay lengthwise,
crushed up like telescope, between the abut-
ments Of the bridge, thus occupying n space
Of but little moro than the length Of one car.
The first and second cars cannot be dis
tinguished one from the other The third car
is entirely demolished, except about one.thrd
of the rear. On the sides Of the cars and on
the timbcrs of the bridge are frightful stains
Of human blood.
By thjs< unfortunate affair eight persons
have been killed and forty wounded
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

paths OF justice, disdaining to do anything
but justice, equal justice-not only not
to do injustice, and am sure intentional
injustice is not designed by any men,
per-to DO not only justice, but to avoid
inc suspicion or appearance of injus-
uee IN our conduct towards the differ
en- EN- parts OF this great and mighty family.
ms Is the object | have endeayored to
accomplish, with but little effect, | know.
have acted In spirit of entire abandon
ment of every selfish purpose and every
selfish feeling. may be altogether wrong
IN these views. l have done what I
thought best for my country, and INV
whole country-best for every part of il.
Inc Dest way of protecting the peculiar
interest OF every section is by doing equal
Jus'ice and that you may be sure will
always DO according to my conce option,
where the South is concerned. She shall
have justice; the North shall have ius-
tlce; every portion of my country shall
have justice, as | understand it. il is in
that spirit, a spirit inoifensive in itself TO
any one, that | have endeayored 10 make
good my opposition TO this Lecompton
proceeding.
Mr.. President, with these remarks, and
thankful for the attention with which they
have been received by the Senate, will
not trespass longer on their patience.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

TRACT socIETY.-The business meeting of
the American Tract Society of New York, has
been debating the question of acceptance, of
the executive committees report defending
their action in the matter of slavery publica-
tons. DR.. Tying endeavored to get the slavery
resolutions OF lastyear before the meeting, but
was voted down by a.decided majority.
The report Of the executive committee has
been adopted by decided majority, thus fully
sustaining the action in the matter of publ
cations. The old committee is reelected, OK
ceptlng that Dr. De Witt takes the place of
Knox, deceased
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

CRTTTENpEN AT THE SourH.-1h he Memphis
Eagle, replying to the Appeal of that city,
which asked, Have we Black Republicans
among us?" says
"lf John j. Crittenden is Black Republi-
can, there arc ten in the South of this polit-
ical faith to one attached to the fallen fortunes
of that Free Soil Federalist James Buchanan.
The country endorsed Mr. Crittenden's substi
tute for the Lecompon swindle, and it didn't
endorse the President. Our contemporary has
good cause to kick; he has been spurred to the
rowels
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

The six new United States revenue cutters
just completed, and now at Sandusky, will i'm
mediately be put in commission, They are
designed TO be used in protecting the public
revenue, and one will be stationed for that
purpose on Lake Superior, one on Lake Mich
igan, one on Lake Huron, one on Lake St.
Clair and Detroit river, one on Lake Erie, and
one on Lake Ontario.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION, MONTGOMERY, Ala
bama, May ll.--Mr. Rufin, Of Virginia. reported
resolutions recommending the South TO adopt a
discrimination against the North by taxes and IL
censes which we're referred.
General Walker and John Mitchell we're ten
dered seats in the convention.
Five hundred delegates are present, many Of
whom are able and eloquent.
Mr.. Prior, Of Virginia, made long speech
against the slave trade. Mr. Yanccy, Of Alabama,
spoke in favor Of its reopening
An immense concourse of gentlemen and over
one hundred ladies' were present
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

There is great excitement in certain parts of
Iowa about the late gold discoveries on South
and Middle rivers in Union, Madison, Warren,
Clark, and Adair counties, which lie in the
southern part of Iowa. 1t is reported that hun
dreds have gone to the diggings, and are max
ing from two to ten dollars per day each man,
besides occasionally picking up Jumps of from
one hundred to two hundred dollars value.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

Recruits FOR UTAH.-Four companies Of
sevtnty-fve men each, unattached recruits for
the mounted regiments, left Carlisle barracks on
Tuesday, destined for Utah. The detachment
was under the command Of Capts. Campbell
and Anderson. Colonel May will take COM
mand Of this detachment at Fort Leavenworth
for the march across the Plains
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

ARREST OF BANKER.-Hcnry Dwight a
Wall street banker, was arrested in New York
for fraud and perjury, in connection with the
Chicago, Alton, and St Louis Railroad Com
pany, amounting to a million Of dollars War
rants have been issued for the arrest Of Henry
Hotcbkiss and Hamilton Spencer, charged with
completely.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15
The St Louis Republican notices the arrina

The St Louis Republican notices the arrival
in that city of several military gentlemen on
their way, to Utah. Among them arc General
P. F. Smith, General Harvey, Colonel J. f.
Johnston, Major N. G. Macrea, Major w. W.
Chapman, Captain A. A. Humphreys, Captain
Captain A. Pleasanton, Colonel P. Morrison,
seventh infantry, and Major Whiting.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

FREE TRAvEL.-All the bridges connecting
the city Of Boston with its suburbs have at
length been made free of toll, and public atten-
ton is turned to the project Of rendering the
steam ferries also free.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

VIOLATIONS or THE SUNDAY LAW IN New
YoRE.-According to partial returns from the
various police captains Of New York city, no
less than nine hundred and twenty five places
in that city were open on Sunday last for the
sale Of liquors and cigns. The six wards from
which no returns were received would proba.
bly, swell the number to near |. 300.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

The Board of Visitors of William and Mary
College, Virginia, have elected Robert j. Nor
risson, Esq, of Richmond city, to fill the va
cancy in the professorship of history, made
vacant by the death of the late John A. Wash
inptou ,.. as
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

EMPLOYEES DrscHAReED.--The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company on Saturday discharged one
hundred and thirty five men at Altoona, be-
cause, it is stated, they were concerned in a
"strikc"
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

E5B A blending, if not fusion of parties
has just taken place at Buffalo, New York with
view to rout the corruptionists in that city
and county. 1t will he well for the base,
trucking supporters Of the Buchanan dynasty
to be getting ready for tornado, for it is
surely coming.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

The imports and exports Of Sardinia show
an increase thisycar Of twenty per cent. on the
last four years average Silk is shipped TO
the value of 10000, 600 francs, and cattle to the
amount of I, 900, 900.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

The Chicago, iowa, and Nebraska Railroad
Company are progressing with their work from
Clinton to Cedar Rapids. The road is already
completed forty miles, and it is the purpose
the company TO complete the line to Cedar
Rapids by October next "
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15

GENERAL TwIGGs.-Thc court.martial upon
General Twigss recently held at Newport Bar
racks, found him guilty upon the several
charges and specifications against him, with
one ex option. They recommended him, how
ever, to the clemency of the Executive.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15
The Intelligencer says:

"Ihose who have, made the experiment of
raising tea in this country, say the plant will
grow well enough, but wages are too high
They cannot afford to pick, roll up, and dry any
sort of leaves here for a half dollar pound.
In China, where man is hired for dollar a
month, and boards himself, it may be done"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-09-23

/ FoREsT CRY SToEE.-We wish to call the az
tention Of our readers 10 the advertisement Of
Messrs. Sherwood & Oakley, the 90 ahead pro-
Prie;ors of the above store. Although the store
has been established but comparatively shoIt
time, it has worked its way rapidly up to the
first rank, and now does an amount Of business
that but few Of its competitors DO. A large lot
Of Fail Goods has just been received which will
rapidly disappear under tie influence of low phi
ees, attentive clerks, and determined manage
ment. 1t is an undeniablc fact that this firm DO
sell goods at a remarkably low figure, and their
goods always prove TO be just what they are re-
presented to be. The crowds that daily ill the
spacious sllesroom attest the popularity of the
institution, and both city and country customers
have learned to look to the well filed shelves Of
this store for anything in the way Of dry goods
that is wanted. Their show windows are most
beautifully arranged and are a great point of at
traction to the passers- Look at them as you 90
by, and then 90 in and test the truth of our as
sertion in their favor Our word for it, you
will repeat the trial.
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out 1t is liable to this from accidental break
ing of the thread, wherever there is a strain up
on the seam
In all the various shuttle machines, which
use either a reciprocating shuttle or a bobbin or
rotating hook, the thread, of which only a
small quantity can be used at time, land the
larger the thread, Of course the number Of yards
is still further lessened,) must be carefully re-
wound. This bobbin is first placed on a spool
ing machine, and filed with thread, and then
placel inside of the shuttle, one end being pass
ed from the side. Zig. 81 and through four OF
five holes on the outside of the shuttle, and
held on the bed-plate of the machine with the
upper thread) until one or two stitches are
formed
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-09-23

gE. RUFFIN's Fall stock of Hats and Caps
has arrived 1t embraces the newest fashions
and all styles, and Of course viii be sold at lower
prices than ever. All work in the line of Furs
can be done promptly at his establishment, as he
has had great experience in Europe and this
country. He is now engaged in manufacturing
for the winter trade. sep7
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MORNING LEADER.
Stitching Made Easy.
From The woman's Advocate. July 10

Prom lac hollans Advocate, July 10 l.js
60 From the day Mother Eve performed the first
needlework, in the garden of Eden, down to this
enlightened Nineteenth Century, our sex has
been doomed to toll and slave with the needle
at the expense of health and life The inven-
ton of the Sewing Machine, though long de-
layed, has at length afforded the needed relief,
and womanhoOd rejoices in her emancipation
from the slavery of the needle
The subject of Sewing by Machinery, is one
Of great interest to our readers, as numerous
letters received by US (asking our individual
opinion of the various patel.ts) attest. We have
found It impossible TO spare time to answer all
the lnquines in detail, and hence have had pre-
pared series Of eGgravings, illustrating the
methods Of making, and merits OF, the three
kinds Of stitches made by sewing machines
The article has been prepared with a view Of
presenting the merits of the various kinds Of
sewing, rather than the merits Of machines Il
should be borne In mind that the TanibOur or
Cham Such, the Shuttle, OF (as some manu.
facturers choose to dignity i) the "LOck ShieA ~
and the GrOrer q Baker Sfiieh, By whatever
mechanlcism cOntnyed, are the only stitches
made by sewing machines
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-09-23

well for many kinds Of sewing but on thin or
delicate textures, the threads must Of necessi-
ty be nearly straight, only being depressed at
each stitch, allowing departure from straight
line, equal to half the thickness of the material
and it is almost impossible 10 prevent it as
suming the appearance represented in Fig. -
On very thin fabrics the thickness OF the
threads will be equal to the thickness Of the
material, and when drawn up alike on both
sides, the under thread is seen between the
stitches on the upper side, and the upper thread
Is seen in the same manner on the under side;
and TO make the face side perfect, the under
thread must be permitted to lie straight on the
surface of the material, as illustrated in Fig 4
When thin fabrics are sewsd with a shuttle
stitch seam, great care must be exercised in
washing and ironing, that all unnecessary
stretching or straining be avoided. When this
Is done, the shuttle stitch may be made ser
viceable on thin fabrics. All seams made by
any Of the shuttle stitches should be fastened
by hand, with common .eedle, to prevent rip
ping. Unless this be done, the fabric may
be drawn apart, Zig. ~ and the stitches mp
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DeTttistrp.
REMONAI

DR. b. F. ROBINSON HAS RE-
~ moved has Dental Once TO his IssIderee, No &C
Wood four doors North ofthe NJ y Church, where he
will be happy all OF his orner patrons any 9Th
who NAV need hls services.
Cleveland. March 2n. l,js-mh23a1d
DENTISTRY HAVING
sets Of Teeth which they carefully keepu the drawer
find troublesome carry IN the cket, especially
invited 10 call al DR. lIALLiW Ellis Dental kOous -
To such liberal araumeuf VIII Be offered Having made
arrangements prepared % the Nulclulzed Com
uon Instead OF Gold AIincial Teeth " hch
has the ghes reputation 70 anything heretofore used for
htuess cleanliness durability aud neatness
One tooth or IN entire setc1n be suuDed life like
defy the casest observer, and perfect ht Warranted
Silver and Gold Plates usual from $40 70 SO per full
sets B. A HALLIWELL'S. NJ ID
Over Churchils Drug Store.
jun23.dGw OPP. OldlCourt House. Public So
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len lines OF Tins tAJafsl Iype make square
HAdvertisemenis Loaded and placed IN column OF Special
Business Notices double the ordinary rates
Yearly Advertising Contracts will De understood 20 apply
strictly Immedi business Of the Adercr, and all
p'hcI advertisements 10y the advertiser VII be
charged extra -
Notices Meetings. and EIremenS, Miiary- Charitable
Gud Religious Notices. - per cent. discount
Editorial Co umu Will be cl7TsCu II
kh- % Is a line each insertion
All Transient Advertisements, % be paid ir n s
Advertisement e Weekly, square less, iJI three
uuuhs less. daily
Advertisements Dairy and Weekly Il be charged %
rel cent.
Marriages aEl Deaths exceeding ten lines, . cents.
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the appearance Of the seam when drawn up
the right end being represented loose, that the
reader may trace the lOopings of the thread
The stitch is made by thrusting loop through
the fabric, which IS held open until 4 second
loop is thrust through, and this second loop is
held open until another loop is thrust through
that again, and SO on; there is a succession OF
lOOpings on the same thread, until the seam Is
formed. 1t is mere series of loOpings on the
under side of the fabric, in all respects iderti-
cal with the knitting stitch, and if from any
cause the thread breaks, and the two pieces Of
fabric he pulled apart, latteraIly Gig. 2,) the
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-09-23
THE SHUTTLE STITCH.

The Shuttle Machine, made and sold BY the
Grover Baker S. NJ. Company, has rePuta-
ton that equals any; is much superior to most
others in use, and viii serve our purpose for
illustration. Whatever is true of its stitch, is
true of every other shuttle stitch. It forms 4
seam with two threads by thrusting the upper
through the fabric, where, as the needle re-
turns, loop is thrown out, through which the
shuttle passes, Gig. 81 carrying the lower
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-09-23
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loop must of necessity ravel the entire length
of the thread. This drawing, which shows the
appearance of the loops when pulled apart, will
enable the reader to judge of the merits Of the
seam. 1t is strong enough while the thread
remains whole, or for mere ornamental stitch
ing; but the end of the thread must be secured,
or it will ravel
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-09-23
THE GROVER a BAKER STITCH.

This stitch is patented and owned by the
Grover & Baker s NJ Company, who enjoy the
exclusive right to make it. A seam by this stitch
Is fo.med of two threads, sewed from two ordi-
nary spoOls, as purchased from the manuiactu-
rer, the upper thread alone passing through the
fabric, while (as shown in Fig. 10, where the
Fig. 10
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eately winding thread, which lies perfectly fiat
and has the appearance of being inwrought in
the substance Of the material, and is so elastic
that mo amount of washing or ironing will be
likely to break it. The elasticity and compen-
sating strength of the seam are obtained BY di-
viding the strain between the several threads and
permitting each loop to give or yield to the force
which its neighbor feels, gaining thereby double
advantage-the firm clOseness ofthe loop. and a
resisting power which equalizes the force among
the many stitches of a seam, instead of concen-
trating it upon 4 solitary thread. Fig. Is shows
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EZ(Zzz55Ez1 g.
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threads are Purposely represented loose, that
their windings may be traced, the lower thread
Is euriously and ngeniously interviewer with
the upPer-Passing both through and around it
forming stitch of the greatest firmness and
elasticity. Fig. IL exhibits the thread some
Zig II.
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that the reader may trace its course, showing it
to be single on the right or upper side. while it
Is double on the wrong or under side It's form
ed by passing the needle through the fabric
from the upper side, and advancing it beneath q
given distance, when it is passed through the
cloth upward, and carried back again to the
point Of beginning, on the upper or right side,
where It Is 4 second time passed through the
first needle-hOle, and then passed forward the
length Of two stitches, and up from beneath as
before. When finished, with the thread tightly
drawn, Gig 81 it has greater strength and du-
Fig 9