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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
A Good Joke.

Occasionally we meet with rich thing when
least expecting it, as is the case which we notice
here. A few nights since tive weary pilgrims,
seeking better localities, called upon our worthy
Overseer of the Poor, and requested of him
place where they might lay down their heads,
which request was speedily granted, by showing
them comfortable quarters in the commodious
apartments of the Paupers Roost. We will
here say that one of the above mentioned gentle
men, owing to reverses in business was forced
to clothe himself in such articles of wearing app
parel as circumstances might throw in his way,
his garments not showing very recent marks of
the press board, nor his ill-mated boots signs of
recent trouble to the cobbler while his compan-
ion in misery seemed to have been born under
the reign of a more lucky star, being dressed
quite Hastily, and with ealf-skins, the polish of
whose pegs had not been worn off by contact
with this dirty earth To make a long story
short, as the fellow said, the twain Invested
themselves of their superhuous clothing at the
solicitation of. the seedy individual, and soon
were wrapt in sweet sleep. Judge the counten-
ance and despairing gaze of che Of the slken
doublet'' when upon awakening at the morn
ing's dawn, he should find imselfcompanionless
coatess and new bootless, and lying by his bed
side he discovers the raiment lately worn by his
fellow wanderer, who in size was much inferior.
Horror of horrors. Our duty of chronicling the
affair is ended. The seedy individual may be
known by the size Of his boots.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Fine Exhibition.

Fine 1IXnIDlJlons
In report of the Montgomery Fair, the Nor
ristown Defender gives the following The ce1z
ebrated imported stock of the Messrs. Huffna-
gle, of Springdale Bucks Co., attracted most
attention. Doctor Charles Huffnagle is the
Consul General Of India, and has spent thirty
years in that country. During his residence
there he became exteus' vely acquainted and
quite familiar with the country. During this
time, this stock was imported to this country
The following is some of the stock that was on
exhibition The Arabian Horse " Bedouin,"
imported from Eastern Arabia, via. Bengal
This horse was shipped at Calcutta, and arrived
at Boston per- ship Golcohda, Capt Wendell,
after passage Of 1865 days Also, the Jum-
napaharee Bull "Maharaah,o and two import
ed Jumnapaharee cows, brought from upper
India, near the source of the river Jumna, with
two calves, dropped in May last calves from
the Jumnapaharee bull and native stock; im=
ported sheep from Arabia and Palestine, cross
between the Arabian ram and American eve
imported Chinese COW, cross between the Chi
nese and American breed, together with a num-
Der of Shetland ponies &C., &C."
The above are the cattle exhibited at Elem
ington last year, and which attracted so much
attention.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
"Military Reviews

"Military Review"
We have received the Military Reuieac, Maj
G. Ell. Larson, editor, from which we learn the
following account of the progress of military
things in this county:
"The Brigade formed out of the several Reg
iments, Batalons. &C., in the county of Hunter
don, n. j., which have sprung up with one ex-
ception, in less than years, is now among the
first in that State, The Lambertvie Fencibles,
commanded by Capt. S. Lilly, is the oldest mill
tary organization in the 4th Division, compri-
sing the counties of Sussex, Warren and Hun
terdon, and was the sole company that attended
Governor Prices Division Review at Belvidere,
in Oct 1855, with some 80 men. Now there
can be called together quite an army. The Sec
ond company organized was the Delaware
Guards, in April, 1855, and they exerting their
military influence. induced the organization of
the Cadets, of Milford, and the Volunteers of
Locktown after which followed the American
Rangers, of Frenchtown, and the Baptistown
Cavalry; all of which are fine companies, well
drilled uniformed and equipped after the army
regulation. Three new companies are now be-
lug organzed-one Rifle and two Infantry,
which, without doubt, will soon be ready for the
field. The Brigade is now armed with the new
Minnie muskets, with Maynard primers attach
ed, which is valuable Improvement"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Indian Summer.

Indian Summer.
How warmly falls the Sunbeams now uponthe
groups of rollcking children. though itsbe but
transtdry soon to give place to the angry NUT
terings of old Boreas All nature seems touch
ed with unwonted brilliancy, while the pagean-
try of the fleeting echo of past summer days,
calls upon human hearts for acknowledg
The season Of harvest to tie red man-blue In
dian summer is upon us, with its hazy genial
floating days-days so warm that June stirs
again within us, but so soft and still aud melan-
cholly that June seems forgotten. Merrily,
right merrily do The eager voices OF the 'nntting
party break upon our ears, as seated upon a
messy hillside we thoughtlessly let the hours of
the st. Martin SUMMER pass in all their hazy
lovelinesst Indian summer peacefully possesses
the earth, and let us be thankful for its warmth
and genial Influence, though but like weak
repetition of the time when "the voice of the
turtle is heard throughout the land I"
Since writing the above, Wednesday, P. NJ. /,
Whar is your Indian Summer
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
1" All that Glittets is moi coo"

Ii those persons that interested in the many spec
n ulations of the present day would do kindness to
addage All that glitters is Gold' and word for
it, the many regrets of paying too dear for the whistle
will seldom The maxim is applicable in many
stances but more particularly certainly
the selection of snch articles in the way of DRESS JEW
ELRY that MAY please the fancy, and at the time
give good satisfaction for the money invested Such art
cles we pleased to learn be obtained from the
Store of JAMES s, WILSON of this Borough, who
rants all articles sold, to be represented He has
hand every variety to please the astidous-Gold
Breast Pins Finger Rings Ear Rings Studs Sleeve But
tons, Gold Chains, and Medaon Of pleasing designs and
the newest patterns which he will sell asccommoda
ting terms be procured elsewhere. Give him CALL
and judge for yourselves.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Robbery.

KObbery.
Sometime during Sunday night last, some
one entered the stable Of Mr.. David K. Reeder,
farmer in the western part of New Hope Dor
ough, and took therefrom valuable horse, wag-
on, harness buffalo robe, whip, &C., and made
his escape The thief nor property have not
been heard from as yet, although the Vigience
Company are securing the country.
Since writing the above we learn that the
Horse Co. have succeeded in finding the horse
wagon, &C., but not the thieves, at the Rising
Sun hotel, near Philadelphia
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27

Again is our table graced by this valuable
periodical The November number if possible
exceis former numbers. The contents are his
torical narrative "E. Filice Forestio. poetry,
Larvae; ''The Minister'S Wooing''; poetry,
Lion Llewelyn"; tom Paine's first appear
ance in America; The Trial Trip of the Fly
ing Cloud'"-a discourse on balloonng; ''Day
Talk"; "The Reckoning, and the "Trip to Gu
ba" are excellent The Professor still discour-
ses at the Breakfast Table $500 per annum.
Address Tcknor g. Fields, Boston.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
More COunterfeits,

More COunterfeits.
Our readers are cautioned against receiving
the couhterfeis below described
Fiyes on Clinton Bank Of N. j., Wig. Neptune
and woman seated in shell drawn by two sea-
horses, 5 in an oval die each side Of Wig, Five
on left end ' in both upper and lower right
corners, canal with steamboat and two sloops
and hotel in circular die on right end steam
boat between the signatures-unlike genuine.
Twos on Union Bank at Frenchtown Wig.
female, ships under full sail, &C., cotton picking
scene on left-end-unlike the genuine.
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Snow.

Snow.
The first srow of Che season fell OH Thursday
last, which, although it did not encourage the
livery stable men to pull out their cutters caus-
ed our brain to reel with sounds Of merry voices
and tnkling bells. According to the prognosti-
cations of knowing Ones we are to have plenty
of snow this winter, and consequently fiat poe
ket books in the Spring. G. lang,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Marble Works.

ANY one in need of Marble work, plain and
ornamental, would do we'll to call on John W.
Conroy, at his establishments Stockton Centre
Bridge.) His work speaks for itself At the
late Hunterdon Co. Fair he was awarded the
first Premium for the display of marble work
which he had on exhibitions and which we no.
ticed at the time as being worthy of praise.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Petersori,s Bank Note list

We have received the semi monthly number Of
this indispensable companion to the business
man, and observe in it the descriptions of
ia new counterfeits and altered bills, which
have been thrown into the market since the first
of the present month For the triaing expense
of 81 90 any one can be kept posted in the do
ings Of rascality, and have a safeguard to his
pocket book
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
DO not Forget

DO not Forget
The place to get Job Printing cheap,and neatly
executed, is at Backwells Job Printing and
Newspaper Establishment, corner Union and
Bridge SITS, opposite Moore's hotel, Lambert
vile, n j. We are daily turning out work for
farmers, who anticipate the sale of stock and
farms, and business men generally.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Horse Injured.

Mr. George Trout, farmer residing near
Headquarters, few miles above this place, had
valuable horse injured day lastaweek, by
a horse power machine The animal caught its
foot between the guard and the lag board while
under motion.
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Locals.

Reader, for the absence of any accounts of
shocking tragedies, brutal murders, &C., thank
Heaven, let this be to you the best item we
could possibly put in our columns. Should
anything, such as Opponents, escapades, or ire
mendous canine encounters transpire we would
be pleased to hear from our friends detailed ac-
counts of the same.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Broke Jail.

Two prisoners, named Anderson and Wiley,
made their escape from the Hunterdon County
Jail, on Saturday last, since which time nothing
has been heard from them. Sheriff Holcombe
offers reward of $50 for the apprehension of
the refugees, or $25. for either. 1t is supposed
that the above gents are the ones who took the
property from Mr.. Reeders stable in New
Hope, and we're last seen to pass the CenterVille
toll gate.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
A New Paper.

We have received the military number of d
new journal published at Phillipsburg, Warren
Co., under the title of the Philiipsburg Stand
ard. In politics it is with the Opposition, hav-
ing hoisted the name Chas. S. Olden for Gov
ernor at its masthead. The appearance of the
sheet is at once striking and neat, and extending
our hand to the new journalist we wish him God
speed.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
An Addition.

An Addition.
The Catholics of this place, to accommodate
the increase in their population, have been COM
PEELED to enlarge their place of worship. An
additional building is now being erected in the
rear of their present building, capable of seating
nearly a hundred persons.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Go, of Course.

Go, of Course.
Chas Schulhaus, the inimitable Clothier, is
now supplying crowds of customers with match
less garments at his cid established stand, on
the corner of Union and Church streets. His
stock is varied to suit all tastes, and his work
men perfect artists in their way
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
AmbrOtype & MelainOtype Caller

j. G. REEVE, NJ
Would respectfully to the citizens of Lambertvle
and vicinity, that he is taking PICTURES in all of the
above styles, at moderate prices, at his in
Public Hall, corner of Union and Bridge SITS.
His being admirably well adapted for taking Pictures
he attes himself that he take pictures which for
and graceuness of position richness of one and beauty
nsh unsurpassed by any gallery west of New York
Do not take my word for it. but call and examine for your
selves Pictures taken well in cloudy in clear weather.
On hand, large assortment of Gold and Plated Lockes
Fancy Cases, Frames, &C.
Nov. 4, 1858. If
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
New Jersey Raptist State Convention.

The New Jersey Baptist State Convention
will hold its Anniversary in LambertVille, COM
meneing Tuesday, November lst, at 2 O'Clock,
p. NJ. Rev. Mr.. Middleditch, of Rcd Bank,
will preach the Annual Sermon, at o'clock in
the evening.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
Democratic Meeting.

Gen. E. R. v Wright, the Democratic nom
inee for Governor, and other prominent demo-
cratic speakers and leaders will address the citi
zens of this place, at Coryell's Hall, on Monday
evening next
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
American Standard.

We have received specimen copy of new
journal with the above title, published at Phila-
delphia, by Theodore Fiske, designed to protect
the interests of the workingmah Terms So
per annum. .a9N
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Postponement.

POstp0nements
The good time ex pected to come off at Benny
Burroughs Titusvie, this CThursday) evening,
has been postponed until Thursday of next
week. Be on hand.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-10-27
A Conundrum.

A COnundrum.
A friend perpetrated the following s
Why is door in the potential mood Be-
cause it is aoood (would) or should be.
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Plaster! Plaster.!

n
NHE undersigned prepared to furnish the farmers with
Il PLASTER during the at reasonable price for
CASH. He has also,
Il feao hundred gallons Of old Fldr Seed OIL,
Which he will sell at a fair price for CASH All orders
either by mail otherwise will receive punctua attendance
w. H. KEEPER.
May u, 1882 7m*
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-01-01
From he Gold Region. of tn. w..,

We had call in our Office from Mr..
Young, a gentleman recently returned
from the gold fields of the South Platte,
and from him gained some additional and
interesting information. Mr.. Y. came to
Kansas from Iowa, and settled on the
Walnut, near Eldorado, about sixty miles
Southwest of this place. In May last,
a party of Cherokees, from the Indian
Territory south, passed Eldorado on their
way to Pixies Peak, in search Of gold, and
Mr.. Y. joined them. On arriving at the
Peak he found the Russell's Georgia Com
pany there prospecting, and joined them.
He remained with them during the whole
season, which was spent in prospecting.-
They found gold everywhere, but only on
Cherry Creek and the South Platte did it
appear to be in quantities to pay for work.
ing. The largest amount of gold obtained
from single painful by any member Of
the company which Mr.. Young was with,
was two dollars and half, and the largest
amount obtained by a single person in one
day was eleven dollars. The country on
Cherry Creek and the South Platte is we'll
adapted to agricultural purposes, and Mr..
Y. thinks will become great grain pro-
.ducing region. Mr.. Y. intends returning
early in, the spring with fixtures for q
water power saw mill. he cautions per-
Sons intending to go out against being too
sanguiue about making "pile," as the
labor and vieissitudes will be great, and
only the few viii reap the reward of their
toiI.-Emporia Nez1s.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-01-01
sn..m. in III. Gold R.uion.

The following are the names of the
different streams in the Gold region:
Fish Pond Creek, Black Squirrel Creek,
and Fountain qui Boille, which form the
head waters of Smoky Hill Fork. The
Fountain qui Bottle rises within miles
from the base of Pixies Peak. -
Then there is Vaccus Fork, Thompson's
Fork, Cache la Podre, Crow Creek, Bea-
yer Creek, Quick Sand Creek, and Cherry
Creek, most of which empty into South
Platte, some one or two running into the
Arkansas.
From the mouth Of Cherry Creek to
Pixies Peak is 70 miles. You go up
Cherry Greek 80 miles, thence across to
Fish Pond II miles, to Black Squirrel Q
miles, to Jim's camp IL miles, to head Of
Fountain qui Bottle 10 miles, which is at
or near Pixies Peak. q
Cherry Creek is in Kansas, about forty
miles South of the Nebraska line. 1t is
in Arrapahoe county. Officers for the
county are there, and are established at
the mouth Of Cherry Creek. at Denver
City. q af ~ fs
Arrapahoe was organized by act of the
Kansas Legislature some two or three
years ago. 1t takes in the whole Of the
Gold Region.-LeavensoUh HTuld.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-01-01
Treatment of Indians on the Route TO the Gold
Mines.

Treatment of Indians on the Route TO the Gold
Mines. ...
Mr.. Simpson, man of intelligence,
says the Kansas City Journal, who en-
joys the confidence of the whole army Of
mountain men, and Government Officers,
remarking in regard to the treatment of
Indians, who may be met with on the
route to the gold region, says:
~ would recommend to all companies
going out to the mines, if they should
meet war parties of Indians, no matter of
what tribe, whether Camanches, Iowas,
Arapahoes or Cheyennes, to be very eau
tious and prudent in their intercourse with
them. Give them food if you have any
to spare, but on no account accede to de-
mands for anything which you may not
be inclined to give. They are pertina-
cious, persistent beggars, and adroit pilfer-
ers. would advise you in particular, to
always have your arms in order and ready
at hand, as by the imprudence orreckless-
ness of some indiscreet person in the COM
pany, hostilities may be induced. But to
prevent any such possible contingency, il
your company be small, do not permit any
more Indians to come into your camp than
such number as you think you would be
able successfully to contend with. At
your night camps, when within the Indian
range, picket your animals as near camp
as possible, keeping strict guard over
them, Notwithstanding their supposed Sc
curity.
think, however, tina. inasmuch as the
Indians who rove through that country
may be adverse to the influx of many
whites into their Territory, that it would
be advisable for small parties, too weak in
themselves to resist hostile attacks, to rem.
devious and organize before they leave
the settlements. I'd
This union may not only prove an eff
fcient protection, but by an increase il
numerical force, would greatly amelioratt
the irksome duties appertaining to caml
life." ...v
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v alnabla Letterk

- bdluaple 40ueIA
4 We find in the Leavenworth Times the
following letters, which we conceive to be
strictly reliable, and perhaps as valuable
as any which have reached the States
from the gold region:
NEAR CHERRY CREEK, Nov. 8, '5s.
EDITOR OF THE TIMEs:-At last l have
safely arrived at this noted place. We
have taken up our quarters on an island,
thirteen miles below Cherry creek, on the
South Platte. We are comfortably fixed:
have good cabin, that was built some
years ago by some trader, and we have
the use of it until spring. There is also
plenty of timber and good grass to winter
our mules, and so we are better fixed than
any that are on the Platte at this time
We arrived here on the 18th of October,
Just thirty days from LIeavenworth.
We can't mine till spring, on account of
water and cold weather. The weather
has been pleasant-snow on the ground
for the past eight days, yet it is moderate
game is plenty, such as deer and ante
lope, prairie chickens and ducks in album
dance. There will, no doubt, be plenty
of elk in the timber when winter sets in;
now they stay in the mountains.
In regard to the gold in this country, I
can't say much. was up in the gold re-
gion about four days, prospecting. We
found gold, but in small grains; whether
it will pay to any extent cannot say, un-
til we get fixed to work. There has not
been much gold taken out yet. One COM
pany, called the Georgia Company, some
thirteen or fourteen in number, prospect
ing and digging since July, took out some
thirteen or fourteen hundred dollars-the
Lawrence Company took out some, but
not to any great amount. For day or
SO, saw two men mining near Cherry
Creek, of the Lawrence Company, (the
only ones that were mining when was
there they told me they were taking out
about two dollars per day. They were
using rocker; they said they might as
we'll do that as nothing. But 1 Judge
that there are better diggings on some Of
those creeks, at least there are the best
prospects.
The gold news has caused devil of an
excitement in Iowa and Nebraska. When
we came up the South Platte we were the
second team, and since we got here, there
have at least one hundred teams passed
this island, all from Nebraska and Iowa,
and they are still coming. A train of rs
wagons came on the southern route-re-
port plenty more on the way.
If there is gold in great quantities il
will be found by next May, and if it pays
then is the timc to come. There is nc
doubt about the gold, but the question is
whether it will pay. All the gold is float
gold, very fine, and is only found imme.
diately on the bed rock. Some places
you can find the bed rock by digging three
feet, and often not at all.
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msnts, suitably to let the trade and travel

ments, suitably to let the trade and travel
of nations pass.
Again, San Francisco, Pixies Peak, Fort
Riley, Kansas City, and New York, all
occupy nearly the same latitude, and are
very nearly in a right line.
This Eldorado of the West will attract
a great rush of hardy men, who, finding
themselves in the midst of country as
beautiful and romantic as Switzerland, and
lovely in climate as Italy, will explore its
wales with bleating fiocks and waving
grain.
Many may cry "Humbug," but the
widely distributed float gold proves forci-
bly, and incontestibly that gold exists
abundantly, and will be found and will
amply reward the toll of those who seek it.
/ As to what "effect it will have upon
Kansas City," it will make Kansas City
the San Francisco of the eastern slope Of
the mountains, to the wealth and grandeur
of which both Asia and Europe will con.
tribute, making it the great dispenser o.
grain and gold to those nations.
Very respectfully yours.
j. LYKINS.