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Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

OIr There we're received at the Dead Let.
ter Office last year I2,49l letters, containing
altogether $309I4, ubout nnetenths of which
sum has been restored to lis righttul owners.
~ "Old Bachelors Convention is an
nounced to be held in New Haven the latter
part of February. The precise object OF the
convention has not yet transplred, but 1t is dis
tinctly stated that 1t is TO be "no one-horse at.
fair"
~ Robert Harlan, a colored man, has pur
chased the two celebrated Kentucky race hor-
ses. Des Chlcs and Cincinnati, at high prices,
and will take them to England IN the Spring,
TO contend for the honors of the British turf.
Hon EDWARD EVERETT ON FRANKLIN.-The
Hon Edward Everett will deliver an Grafton on
Thursday evening, the 9th inst, at the AcOde-
md of Music, PhIladC phla, OH the character OF
Benjamin Franklin.
O-J~A novel and unique exhibition is afoot
by the people of Wolcottvllle, Ct, who, on
Thursday evening, Jan, 90, give an entertain
ment called "The Old Folks Kitchen" with
the customes furniture, spinning wheels IN mo-
ton. and other features of the old times OF lOO
years ago.
New JERSEY CoNFERERCE.-The next annu-
al session of the New Jersey Nj. f. Conference
will be held at Mount Holly, commencing
March %. Bishop Ames will preside.
017- The question "Why printers did not
succeed3 as well as brewers :" was thus an
swered: 4" Because printers work for the head
n nd brewers for the stomach, and where twenty
men have slomachs, but one has brains"
FREsH SHAD AND GREEN PEAs.-They are
ieasting on fresh shad in Savannah, and greer
meas in Florida. Friday week there was
| thunder storm at Charleston, and yellow feVe'
is CARRYING off its victims at Tampa.
o. A country girl, coming from the heid
was told by her cousin that she looked a.
fresh as daisy kissed with dew" "Wel', l
wasn't nny feller by that name, but 1t was Stew
Joncs that kissed me; told him that ever!
one in town would find it out"
MouNr Observation-Disclosures from Naples 81!
that n extraordinary spectacle may be expec
Tod this year Vesuvius is cracking and open
inc at all parts from the base to the summit
Small craters vomit lava in all directions, with
out ceasing' II is feared that at the most un
expected moment an eruption will take plac
from the great crater, in which case the catas
trophe would be terrible for Rosina aud Porto
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p o e. L &c A l..
Choice Extracts.
Breaking hearts

Breaking hearts
Require drapery 10 conceal their throhs
From 90 i. iniuiring eyes; and it must he
Ample and rich, that so their gaze may not
Explore what lies beneath -liEMANs,
Tah very law U hich molds a tear,
Aud bids il Irckle from lis source,
That law preserves the earth sphere.
Ail guides the planets in their course.
-ROGERs
Earth is an island, parted round with fears
Tne way 10 Heaven IS through way of Gearsi
E., stormy passage. where Is found
II. nIecA Ji many ship. but no man drowned.
-QCARLEs.
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o. The Springfield Republican is respon
sible for the following:

o. The Springfield Republican is respon-
slble for the following:
Come here, George, wish to examine you III
punctuation. What's that
Gc0rgc-Thal that's comma.
Mslress-RIght now, whats that.
Gcorge-Ah! now you've got me where my
hairs short; | dun knO.
Mstress-George, do not wish you to use
any slang phrases here. When you are unable
to give correct phrases, say so, but do not re-
peat such Phrases that which you have just
used. Now, what's that
George dun kno.
Mistress-Don't know what that is Why,
that's period.
George Cooking critically at the point in
qnestlon) n)-lIa ! ha! ha! Now, I've got you
where your hairs short that sim't mofhln' only
aFy-dirt!
NJ stress (re-examining criticalIy)-George,
you are dismissed.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27
Great Speech in the Missouri Legisla
tuTe.
Mr.. Pitt offered the following:

Mr. Pitt offered the following:
Resolved, That the Speaker be authorized to
cause to be printed and posted one huudr' d
bills, announcing the 5lh OF January, 1853.
MIR Abney-I move to put that resolution on
the table.
Mr. Put-Mr. Speaker, the House passed
resolutions sir, to celebrate, in an appropriate
manner, the Stb of January. This is a resolu-
ton simply asking that notice TO given to the
public OF that day. We have declared an in
tcnlion, and now, when we come to publish it,
some gentleman is suddenly seized with the
sretrcnchment gripes'' AID squirms around
like long red worm on pin hook (Laugh-
ter Gentlemen keep continually talking about
economy. !, myself, do not behave III tying
The public purse with co5web strings, but when
retrcnchment comes in contact with patriotism
it assumes ths form of 'smaIlncss." Such
economy is like that of Old SklhllInt, who had
a pair Of boots made for his little boy, without
solcs, that they might last the longer. (Laugh-
ter.)
reverence the "day we celebrate" 1t is
fraunht with "reminiscences the most stirring
il brings to mind one of the greatest events ever
recorded in letters of living tire upon the walls
OF the temple of fame by the str0pg right arm
of the god Of war! On such OCCASIONS we
should rise above party lines and political dis
iinclions never fought under the banner OF
Old Hickory, but "6y the eternal" | wish
had. daughter and appuuse.) If the old war
horse was here now he would not know his own
children from the side of Joseph's coat of many
colors-Whigs, Know-Nolhlngs, Deuocra S,
hard, -sofboed, scrambled and fried ; LlncoIn-
ties, Douglasites and blatherskites! | belong
to no party; am free, unbrdled, unsadded,
in the political pasture. Like bob-talled bull
in fly time, charge around IN the high grass
and fight my own flies. (Great laughtcr)
Gentlemen let US show our iberulIty on pa
triotic occasions Why, some men have no
more patriotism than you could stuff the eye
Of u knitting needle. Let US not squeeze five
cents till the eagle on it squalls like a locomo-
tive or an old maid. Let us print the bills and
inform the country that we are full of patriot
ism as are Illinois swamps of tadpolcs. (l.aUgh-
ter.) don't believe in doing things by halves.
Permit me, MIR. Speaker, to make poetlcal
quotation from one OF our nobest authors:
al love to see the grass among the red May
roses,
love to see an old gray horse, for when he
! goes he GOEsEs."
(Convulsive laughter.)
After the above speech the House refused TO
| lay the resolution on the table.
0nF Temperance seems to be making prog
rcss among the peasantry in Russia. CON-
municati0n from the Governor Of KOVnO, in the
Indicator EcOhOmique, states that the peas
ants OF that government took an oath IN tht
churches three moaths ago not to drink brandy
for the future aud they have fully kept then
promise ever since, Notwithstanding the seduc'
tions of all descriptions which the tavern keep
ers have thrown in their way, and although
strong drinks have considerably diminished II
price.
/ A LARGE DINNER.-[t is said that Senate
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

A LARGE DINNER.--It is said that Senator
Douglas friends in Washington have subscribed
two thousand dollars to give the great cham
pion" big feed.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

o. An cd Dutch farmer. Just arrived at the
dignity of justice of the peuce, had his first
marriage case. lie did it up in this way: lie
first sand to the man.
'VelI, you wants to be marrit. do! Veil, you
lovcsh dis woman so goot as any woman you
have ever seen!
Yes answered the man.
Then to the woman: We'll, do you love dis
man so better as any man you have ever seen >
She hcsitated little, aud he repeated:
well, veil, do you hLe him SO veil as to be
his wife =
Yes, yes she answered.
sVel, dat is all any reasonable man can ex-
pect SO you bees marrit; pronounce you
man and Wife
The man asked the justice what was to pay.
Noting at all. noting at all; you are vel
come TO it if it will do you any goot'
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An OLD Mans ADvIcE-The Rev. Daniel
Waldo, late Chaplain to Congress, says: - am
now an old man. | have seen nearly cen
tury. DO you want to know how to grow old
slowly and happily! Let me tell you: Always
eat slowly-mastIcate well. Go to your food,
to your rrst to your occupations smiling. Keep
good nature and soft temper everywhere =
Never give way to anger. Cultivate good
memory, and to do this you must always be
communicative; repeat what you have read !;
talk about it, DR.. Johnson's great memory
was owing to his cmmunicatIveness. You
young men who are Just leaving college, let
me advise you to choose profession in which
you can exercise your talent the best, and at
the same time be honest"
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27
HOUSE.

Wednesday, Jan. l9.-Mr. Stradley informed
the House that III G Senate had cOncurred in
the House bill for the relief of Sarah Kitchens.
Also, an act to divorce Mary Fitzgerald and
change the names of her children Also. an
act for the relief of VIM. Little and others
He also presented for concurrence a bill to vest
certain power in the Trustees under the will of
Grilite Mlnshall, decd. Also. joint resolu.
ton directing the States Treasurer to pay E.
ID. Cullen $500 for services as Judge ad Htum.
On motion Of Mr.. Thompson, the bill Sup
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

Momday, Jan. l7.-Mr. Boys reported bill
to regulate the sale Of intoxicating liquors
within the CITY of Wilmington, which was read.
On motion of Mr.. Johnson, the vote on the
bill to divorce Mary c. Buckley from her hus-
band, was reconsldercd, aud the further con-
slIcrarion postponed until Monday next, at 10
o'clock.
Adjourned.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

RATHER A MIsTAKE.-In a village which shall
be nOmeless, not long since, a mistake occurred,
rather laughabe in it's nature and results, though
purely innocent and unintentionsl. 1t is a com>
mon custom nOw-a days, with dry goods mer-
chants, to have wire model In their stores, upon
which to display various fnery to attract the at
tention Of the ladies' and which, at times, is met>
amorphosed into a very lady like appearance. A
young man, jovial and good natured who liked a
joke, 'as weel rs ony," happening in one Of the
stores, and seeing the model, as he supposed,
near the door, walked up to it, and laying his
hand upon its shoulder, exelaimed-"Well, old
woman, how long have you been standing hero!"
The next moment, the young was seen moving,
with a marvellous expedition, towards the back
door, the model having turned round, and evhibit-
ed to his astonisbed gaze the face and eyes of a
real lady.-PiymOuh Adr.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

THE Commission HOUSE, OF DEMINe d TIFPA-
Nr.--We take pleasure in calling the attention of
all interested 10 the card Of Messrs. Deming 4
Tiffany, New York, who transact a general Pro-
duce Commission business at No. 81, Pearl st.
Personally and commercially, this itm is one of
the very highest stAnding-the members of it have
had experience in their trade, and they will ever
be found prompt and reliable in all that pertains
to their business. Their reputation in business
circles is A No. l, and in that position they will
honorably maintain Il.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

Tbs CLEVELAND LEADER.--In another column
will be found the Prospectus OF the Cleveland
Leader, published at Cleveland, Ohio. Those OF
our readers who are unaequainted with the char =
acter of the Leader will permit us to say that 1t is
ono of the very best papers published in Ohio
Courteous, bold; and ouspoken, ready TO give its
opinion on every occurrence, edited with ability,
supplied with good reporters; and With every IA
ciity 10 the way OF telgraphic news. it furnishes
an excellent medium through which TO learn
everything of Importance either ut Home or
Abroad.
Persons who wish TO subscribe, for q daily, TIL
weekly, or weekly Cleveland paper, will remem-
her that the Leader is faithful exponent of the
Republican party, published on neat clear type,
and that the weekly can be had at the low price,
in clubs, at 81 per year,
We will take pleasure in forwarding any names,
as Subscribers, that may be left at our oifice.--
CaTrOlli0a Free Press.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05


The GROVER d BAKER SEWING MACHINE Co.
The name OF Grover & Baker is known over
the whole civilized world from the excellent Sew
ing Machines which that firm has manufactured
aud sent out for the relief of the widow and or
phan, and for tightening household cares under
every roof The Company have recently erected
q magnificent building In New York for the sale
of their machines. which is spacious snd elegant.
II has 25 feet front Broadway, and extends back
200 feet to Me-, Ger street The front Is a single
Gothic arch three stories high the front Of the two
lower stories being composed of eight panes Of
plate glass, four ia the lower story being each
IA 2 by feet. The basement Is used for setting
up and packing machines, for repairs &c. On the
first floor IS beautiful salesroom 25 by $50 feet
Above this Is the ladies' receiving room, where
rich, Luxurious and costly furniture render II
doubly attractive. Here ladies who purchase are
taught the art Of using the mlchines.
| Many will doubtless wonder how such anC
establishment should be built merely for the sale
of Sewing Machines, but such should bear In mind
that already more than 10000 Of these machines
have gone forth to lessen domestic toll, and that
more than 400 men are constantly employed In the
mandatory at Boston. To such an extent has th'
sale Of the Grover 4 Baker gone, and in almos
every town Of any size there is an agency fol
them,
Mr.. 8. j. Wadsworth has the Cleveland agency
and under his direction the new rooms Of III,
Company over Merchants Block, corner Of supe
rior and Bank streets, have been neatly and Cle
gautly fitted up for the reception Of visitors. Tn,
sale room contains full assortment OF the dheren
priced machines, and ladies' will at all times hay,
instruction given them as 10 their operation.
The machines made by this Company need NJ
recommendation from us, their excellence belnI
well known. They have been before the public
and the verdict has been given in the many hai
teling testimonials from all over the country
which have been rendered.
Mr. WadsWorth will to-day "hang his banner
on the outer Wall" Is the shape Of q forty foo
gilt sign so prominent that Tho who runs mo,
read"
II any young man proposes TO take TO himself
wife to commence the New Year with let him pu
down among the "incidentas" Grover & Bake
Sewing Machine, and let any fOnd husband an
father produce joyful surprise among bis eve
men folks" by ordering Family Sewing Machn
to be sent home Christmas Eve. So shall the
households spend Merry Christmas and Happ
New Year, the labor Of their wives, daughters an
sisters be lessened and all have cause TO rejoice
the prosperity Of tho Grover a Baker Sewing NJ
chine Company,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

WNrRY.-ThrOugh the day Saturday we had a
continuation Of the weather of Friday, the air a
little less biting perhaps, but the falling rap
idly through the most of the day. Especially in
the evening did the flakes come down like un;o
the old fashioned wintry days of New Eng and
and a soft and thick aeeOy carpet speedily cover
ed the earth. Yesterday morning it lay SO thick
that sleighs veutured out aud the merry and mu.
sica naturalization of the bells rang out cheeriy
upon the air. The sun however came out warmly
and before night the snow had mostly disappear,
ed,
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Saturday Afternoons Report,
PROM RALrI,InnR.
FROM cHARLR.TOwN.

CHARLEsTowN, Dec. 3.
Shortly after the execution Of Brown, and whilst
the body being taken 10 the depot great excite
meat occasloned In the town by the arrival Of a
horaeinan announcing that Wheatand the late resi-
dence Of George W. Turner, shot at Harpera Ferry,
FIRE, aud that Il was extending 10 the farm
buildings Of VIM. =. Turner, who In town, having
left home at ten O'Clock.
He said that several Of the horses had died very
suddenly, aud also sheep. Il supposed they
had been poisoned and e Intended to have their
stOmachs anayEed.
The stock OF Mr.. Castleman and Mr.. Myors--in the
sAme nsighborhood-bad also died very mysterious
~.
The excitement was very great, and Col Davis had
the Parquier Cavalry In readiness TO 20 out and
qnTe Into the truth about the FIRE.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

FURsl FURsl FURs!--Fuller & Co are now 10
receipt of large aud splendid lot OF Ladies and
Gentemens Furs, making their assortment large
and complete, containing some of the finest goods
ever offered in this market They must be sold
within the next thirty day A rare chance foi
bargains. Ladies and Gentlemen are invited L
call at l33 and 1876 Water st. Gees Ct.
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Saturday Nights Report.
FROM wAsnINGTON.

FhUM WASHINGTON,
WAsHNoToN, Dec. 3.
over eighty members we're present at the Republican
Conference held this afternoon.
Petit of Indiana presided and MePherson Of Penn
aylyanla secretary.
The discussion which was a harmonious one, lasted
or two hours
Some VI the most radical Republicans expressed thei
willingness TO for American or ant-Lecomp-
ton Clerk, II Republican Speaker elected,
IL was hually decided not 10 call Opposition
atraight-Out Republican Caucus, but that every
her should go into the House and vote for HIS choice
done four years ago.
f. Joy Norris Allllwsfd and other North Americans
were present
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05
INV ApYERTIsRmENTs

Mona's Relief socisty-Fhir aud supper
r. McAfs-Qusdrille Band.
S s. Bauie-Coal Oil Burners.
Mercantile College-Bus Notice.
Browns PhotograIhs--Bus. Notice
Cleveland Light Guarls-Fair and Supper-Bus. Notice
o. Gutter Son-Furs at Auetion-Bus. Notice
Rev. Mr.. Caughey-DoaIioa Yist-Bus Notice.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

PLUMBINo.--For all descriptions Of plumbing
work aud water fixtures, there IA no better place
in the city than that Of B. p. Bower. successor to
J. B. Barnes a Co., AtWater Block. Mr., Bower Il
prepared with choice and well selected stock,
good wofkmen and plenty Of them 10 promptly
and puoetualiy execute al orders, large or small
The numerous SAMPLES OF Bic work which have
been doue thr0ughout she city for many Of our ci-
zeus are their own Advertisnlent
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

FAIR AND SuPFER,-'rhe ladies will give Fair
aud Supper for the benefit of the Cleveland Light
Guards Thursday evening, Dec. Is, at Atheneum
Hail Tickets 5Oc each; ticket holders will have
one chance in the distribution Of One Hundred
Gifts to be seen at N. u Crlttendeu's.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

tsS5' For well becoming and beautiful Hat or
Cap We recommend r. Rufini's excellent assort
Inents Of Fall Styles, at ITS Superior street. He,
as practical Furrier is now engaged In manufac-
turing Capes, Mufia, Fur Gloves, etc, etc. for this
Fail and Winter trade.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

DoNATroN,-The friends Of the ReV'd Mr..
Caughey, pastor of the NJ. II. Church on scoviIle
avenue, will make him a Donation Visit at the
church on Thursday evening, Dec. sth All that
feel an interest in the prosperity OF the church are
invited 10 attend. dec9td
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

FoR HOLIDAY PREsENTs.-Call at Green's for
one of his gems Of Art viz Plain or Colored Photo.
graphs, equal to the best ever exhibited In this
Vicinity. FOREST City GALLERY,
nOyl726J 243 Superior Street.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

90- Neuralgia, Fits, ST. vitu's Dance, Parnly-
sis spinal complaint general or local debility, or
nervous prOstration, are cured BY Dr.. GibsOns
new electrical treatment without difficulty. Il
never fails. and may justly be regarded a. q spe-
einc. Once No. III Ontarlo street. . few doors
fror, fha puhiie gauara
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05
PROM DUDUQUR.

DvBuoUE, Dec. 3.
Within the past week, large and rich deposlia Of
lead ore, valued at 100 900 to 100000 have been d
covered near this city.
The Democratic State Convention for the election OF
delegates to Charleston, will bo held at Doa MDlnea
February I'D
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CITY & NEWS ITEMS.
MONDAY MoRNINo, NC 5, 1859.
TnAYKLRR,s nFnIarRn


~ Citizens wishing conveyance either Of the above
Trains Boats viii be called the Coaches stevens
Omnibus Line leaving their address the Omnibus OF
&C.. 81 superior street. door netttO Weddell House
Nov IA 1879
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

The Jury returned a verdict that the deceased
came 20 his death by internal hemorrhage nom a
cut 10 one OF the large abdominal veins the conse-
quence Of a stab with some sharp pointed three
cOrnered instrument, such as fle or bayOnet.
entering the body about two iuches above the ma
val and penetrating 10 the veins siore mentioned.
We further hDd that the said stab was Inflicted by
the hands Of Charles Martin, puTposely, deliber
ately aud premedilatedly, between or about the
hours Of eleven and twelve OF Friday night the
second day Of December, 1853, at the house Of
deceased, Ia the city Of Cleveland, Aforesaid.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

SILVER soAP!-SILvER SoAPll-For cleaning
silver and plated ware, glass, mirrors, marble
mantles, &c.--Another lot just received by
Enna. ENaNRnRrm 4 Co
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

SALE or FURs Mt AUorIoS.-on account Of the
stormy weather on Saturday, the above sale wal
postponed till to'dny at o o'clock, at 0. Cutter &
Sons auction store.
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WAnnNoroN. Dec. a-la N.
PnuM MONTRtAL.

MONTREAL, Dec. ,.
John brown prayer meetings we're held here yestsr.
day and we've largely attended. Dr. Howe Of Boston,
present.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

MERCANTILE coLLEoE.-Tho next special wri-
ting Glass begins this evening. These monthly
Writing Glasses are we'll attended and with bono-
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FIRE.

Troy. N. Y, Dec. 3.
The building. OF the Troy Hosiery Company, which
partially destroyed BY aro about two months ago,
now In flames,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

~ Grover q Baker, Sewing Machine Compa-
ny, Office III Superior St, over Merchants Bank
Silk, thread aud needles constantly on hand.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

Coon ADvIcE,-Be saving your money and
make it go great way. by buying your Hats aud
Caps for yourself aud children, at l. Benedict d
Sous, 2Ol Superior st., who have received a very
large aud choice assortment 0fgoods In their line,
Of lha lnlnal alNlna
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-05

NEw YORK, Dec 3.
Andrew s. MeOarty, & member Of the City Council,
was Indicted to-day for the murder months ago
Of Patrick CoAgrOyr, alias COekroaeh,