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EyRU1T AND ORNAMENTAL TREES.

enue Nursery. Rochester, New York, beg leave to
announce to all who take an interest in the cul-
ture of AppLe, Peach, Pear. Piuns and other Fruit
Trees Shr~66eyy. Plants DC, that they are pre-
pared to furnish anything in their branch of bu-
siness- on as accommodating terms they can be
procured in the country. The fact that large
number of trees, delivered last spring to citizens
been solicited to supply others with trees induces
them to establish agency in Clcarfield borough,
under the of NJ e Merritt, who will be
pleased to receive orders. Among those whom
the undersigned supplied with trees, and to whom
reference can be had, are-James A. Hegarty, ".
4. Ncyling Abraham Nevling, Wm. NJ. Smiley,
Abraham Byers, Asa Byers Henry Byers and 9TH
ers. Trees contracted for now will he delivered
the coming fall. W. N. HOET 6 co.
p. 5. James a Hegarty is our agent at James
vile, Clearfeld county; D. j. Denmark at Cur
wensyille. june 8, lS593m.
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MIR. EDITOR SRI offer myself as a can
lNl didate for Commissioner, subject to the de-
cision OF the nominating Convention of the Peo-
pies Party. Yours, ANDREW PENTz.
Luthersburg. Pa. July 18th. 1859
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REMovAL.-The Ratfsm,an's Journal office
has been removed to the second story of Rob-
ins' new building, on Market street, nearly op-
posite our former location. july27
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We direct the attention of our New Wash
ington subscribers TO the advertisement of
Dir. A. NJ. Hills, who will visit that place a
bout the 9th of August. Persons wishing to
procure artificial teeth, or have anything in
his line attended to, should not fail to give
him a call.
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SRoCERy AND CoNFECTIoNARY.

F." STEPHEN GRAFT informs his old friends
and the public generally that he has re-opcned
his Confectionery and Grocery at his old stand in
the Borough of Curwensylle, where he will be
prepared to supply all with Saga, Cofee, Tea,
lIoiGsSeS. B1con, die, Beer Lenloaade, CandieS,
Fruits, Cakes, DC. 9c. He respectfully soicits a
share of patronage. May IL. 1859.
N. b. He is also prepared to accommodate the
public with all sorts of cooper work, and will
pair barrels. tubs. &c on short notice. 5. G.
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I'D The undersigned adopts this method of in
forming the public and the patrons of the late
firm of s. A. Gibson & Co., that he designs car
rying on the MARBLE BUSINESS in Belle
fonte, in all its various branches, and will hold
himself always in readiness to furnish those who
call upon him. with all kinds of CfR,eterg IVoEk
of the latest classical designs, and superior work
manship such Monunents. Boz Tom,bs, Cra-
die Tombs, Spires. O6eifSks. Grerian I0mbs Ia
We Tomds, Head Stones, Cared. ScmptNrrd or
PLAIN cheap, if not cheaper than they be
had at any other establishment in the country
Thankful for past favors, the undersigned solicits
an increase of patronage. WM. GAHAGAN.
Bellefonte Pa. March %. IS59-tf
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A NsoNvILLE IN THE RING NEW

a NSONVILLE IN THE RING NEW
"a FALL AND WINTER GOODS III. SWAN
announces to the citizens of Ansonville and the
surrounding country, that he has just returned
from the East and is opening at his store an
extensive stock of choice and serviceable Fall and
Winter Goods consisting of general assortment of
DRY GOODS GROCERIES. HARDWARE,
QUEENSWARE, HATS & CAPS, BOOTSSSHoEs
and great variety of useful fancy goods, among
which may be found the latest styles Of Ladies
DRESS GOODS, SHAWLS, BON NET s
RIBBONS, LACES, FLOWERS, &c. &c
The undersigned would direct particular atten-
tion to his extensive selection of ParIor and Coal
Stoves, Cook Stoves and fixtures, Stove pipe, &C.
ALSO. large quantity of Salt. Persons desirous
of purchasing any of the articles in my line of
business, invited to call and exam ne my stock
before buying elsewhere, as L feel persuaded that
L can supply them on reasonable terms for cash
as any other store in the county. Lumber of ev=
cry description, and approved country produce
take in exchange for goods. H. SWAN
AnsonYille. Novem her 10. 1853
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A. Fl. Peirce & Bro, near NewWashington
want pair OF good work cattle. See adver-
tisemcnt.
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Blondn has left Niagara. His last feat was
TO run a wheel-barrow across the river on the
rope-hold his hat, and allow Bob Travers, the
well known pistol shot, to put bullet through
1t, and perform divers other sshantics.''
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MARRIED :

On Sabbath evening July 10Th, by Abraham
Snyder, Esq, Mr.. JOHN G. FERGUSON of Lum-
Der City, to Miss ANNA PRICE, of Pike tp.
On the 2ist instant, by Rev. ]. NJ. Galloway,
MI. WIN. K. DICKINSON, of Glen Hope, to Miss
MAGGIE A., daughter of Mr.. james Irwin, of
Lawrence township.
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an Ills OWN HOOK!-JOHN GUELICH.
NJ CABINET MAkER.-The suhscriler wishes

an HIS OWN HOOK JOHN GUELICU
W CABINET MAkER.-The subscriber wishes
to inform his old friends and customers. that he
Street, nearly opposite the 'od Jew Store where
he keeps on hand and is prepared to manufacture
to order every description of Cabinet Ware, that
may be wanted in this section Of country con-
sisting of Sofas Lounges Mahogony and Common
Bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre, Dim
ing and Breakfast Tables: Mahogany and Com
also repair furniture and chairs, in good STYLE
cheap for cash. House Painting done o n short no.
tice, and easy terms Now is the time to buy at
reasonable prices as intend to sell every thing
in my line of business at the cheapest cash rates
Walk in and examine the articles on hand, and
Judge for yourselves of the quality and finish.
Country produce received in payment.
April Is 1859 JOHN GUEICH. 3
N b Collins made to order on short rotice and
funerals attended with neat hearse and appro-
pirate accompanyments. when desired J e.
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NEW DRUG, STATIONERY, AND VA
IN RIETY STORE.-The undersigned would
inform tho citizens of ClearfcId and vicinity that
he has opened Store, in the room formerly
occupied by Drs. Lorain & Hartswek. nearly OPP
posito the jail, where he intends keeping full
assortment of Drugs, Stationary, Perfumery. Oils,
Paints, Tobacco, Segars and Fancy Goods of every
description, which he will sell very low for cash.
Call and try the store Of
April 20, 1859 GEO. W. RHEEM.
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IL Own Paper''-TIIE GENESEE FARMER-A
Monthly Journal of Agriculture and Horticulture,
Established in 1851. Published for twenty-eight
years in one of the finest wheat and fruit sections
of America, it has attained unriyalled circula-
tion, and has able and experienced correspondents
iHevery State in the Union and in the British
Provinces Each volume contains Three Hunfyed
ami Eighty-fo"r Pages, and is profusely illustra-
ted with expensive wood cuts. 1t Is sent to any
address for FIFTY CENTS A YEAR!
In order to introduce the Farmer into districts
where it has few readers we will take subscrip-
tions TO the coming half volume July to Decem-
Der inclusive) at the following rates: Single sub
scribcrs, 25 cents; five copies for ST. and copy
of our beautiful 25-cent book the RuraL AnHuai
ana Horticultural Directory, prepaid by mail, to
the person getting up the club; sixteen copies for
So. and Ruyai dnHnat and an extra copy of the
Farmer for year, two for the half volume, to
the person getting up the club.
We also make liberal offer of cash premiums
as still greater induccment to form clubs Full
particulars will be found in the paper and every
one interested in the cultivation of the soil is in
vited to send for copy, and. if pleased with the
paper, to act as agent. Specimen copies sent free
to all applicants. Address
JOSEPH HARRIS,
Publisher and Proprietor,
maylS Rochester, n. Y.
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A camp-meeting is to be held near New
Washington, commencing on the 10th day OF
August.
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a A"swelP' in a drawing room wanting SER
want, called out, ssWhere is that blockhead of
nine ?" A Wit replied, son your shoulders
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The Administrator of Geo. Smith, decd
offers some valuable real estate for sale.
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FIRuaNDNEw GooDs


y deisigned, having become sole owner of tho
store of Eliza Irwin S Sons. in Curwensyilc, Pa,
would respectfully inform the public and the old
customers of the establishment that he has just
received frem the East. large and extensive as
sortment of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, which
he will dispose of at the lowest prices.
lie desires to call particular attention to tho
great variety of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, which
have been selected with an express view to meet
the wants of the community. lie has also Cloths
and Cassimeres of the latest styles and a. largo
Boots and Shoes. Ladies' Bonnets of the latest
fashion Mackerel and Herring Sugar, Tea and
Molasses; Hardware, Queensware. &c., &c, all of
which ne will sell at prices to suit the times.
Lumber and country produce OF all kinds Ia
ken in exchange for Goods.
lie invites purchasers to give him a call bcfUro
supplying themselves elsewhere.
JOHN IRWIN
CurwensyiIle Pa Nav Is 1854
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\ ooK nEKE, GENTLEMEN.-wAGoN

IL SHOP AHEAD n...-Thc subscriber thankful
for past favors, takes this method of Informing
his old customers and the public in general, that
he has removed his shop from the Foundry TO the
shop formerly occupied by George W Orr. on Sec
ond street, Clearield Pa, where he will continue
to manufacture Wagons of every description. to
ORDER of good material and in a workmanliko
manner. AlSo, Wheelbarrows, Harrows, Grain
cradles, &c. made short notice. in superior
style and OF the best stock. Repairing of every
kind done with dispatch. and on reasonable terms.
June %. 1859. WILLIAM II. BROWN.
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FIRE.-On Monday the 18th inst, about
noon, the citizens of Luthersburg were start
led by the cry OF s.fire,'' and upon Fastening
into the street saw q dense smoke gushing
forth from the fine new building of Mr.. F. X.
Arnold, which is nearly finished, and it was
soon found that the parlor was on fire. By
the prompt and energetic efforts of the citi-
zens, the flames were subdued, but not before
they had completely charred the wood d-work
of the room, broken all the glass in the win
dows and caused the plastering to fail from
the walls. A quantity of carpenters tools
were also destroyed. Mr.. Arnod.s loss will
be considerable. If, unfortunately the house
had been burned, from its location and the
course of the wind, the greater part of the
village would have inevitably been burned to
the ground 1t is not known how the fire
originated, unless the shavings in the room
were ignited by careless use of matches a
cigar. Our informant says i: seems to be
quite fashionable for carpenters in Luthers-
burg to have pipe cigar in their mouths
while working in shavings knee-deep, and the
only wonder is that within the last few years,
the houses were not all burned before they
were finished, from reckless indulgence in
smoking
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TUyIIE FARM in Jordan township occupied by
4 John Kilion, being so acres 35 of which are
cleared and under good fence, and having house
and barn thereon erected for sale. Apply to
June Is 1852. l.. J. GRAMS. Clearheld-
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4 TAUTION.-All persons are hereby caution
" ed against purchasing or in any way meddling
with the following property in the possession of
longs to and is left with him loan only: L
cow and calf. l0-plate stove, l cupboard, clock
2 bedsteads and bedding. 400 shingles. s chairs,
l wash kettle, l table, | grindstone. and lot of
household furniture J LII. BAILEY.
Union tp., July 6. 1859 9-iul1-3tp.
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As the following was accompanied by gold
dollar, ssto pay the printing, we give it room,
although somewhat late in the season. We
take this opportunity, however, of requesting
our friends, when they have anything to COM
.municate, to send it at as early day as posi-
Ible.
s.CELEBRATrox.-The anniversary OF our Ma
tional birth day, was celebrated on the 4th of
4Juiy by the Harmony, East Ridge, Mt. Joy
and Burnside Sunday Schools, and large
number of citizens. The Harmony school as
xembled at O'Clock, formed into procession
and headed by the New Washington military
iJand, marched out to receive and welcome
Their sister schools, which arriv we'd from differ
Eent directions. Each school bearing an A
zmerlcan flag and many beautiful banners,
zmade most imposing appearance as they
: Tprched to the grounds. Here, Gen. S. g.
\ Htchin was chosen President Samuel Sebring
J and JamesGallaher. Esqurcs, Vice Presidents,
nd Wn. Hewitt, Secretary. The exercises
Fere opened with prayer by Rev. d. Strayer,
who also made some appropriate remarks.
I The Declaration of Independence was read by
Mr.. 0. Smead, and Mr.. j. A. Boicc and Mr..
j. MKee delivered orations, after which din
ner was announced, The procession was "a
gain formed and marched to the table, where
a sumptuous feast was served-three hundred
sitting at the first table. A second table was
also set, and yet there were provisions left.
Closing addresses were delivered by Mesrs.
l.. Boice and j. Boee, after which the process
sion formed and marched to the chnrch, where
they were dismissed by the President. Thus
closed the day, as was foreseen an assembiage
Of 600 people without liquor would end, in
peace and harmony
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THE JOURNAL.

CLEARFIELD, PA, JULY 81, 1859.
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DANKING AND COLLECTION OFFICE
Il > OF
LEONARD, Fl NEY GC CO.

CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA.
Bills of Exchange Notes and Drafts Discounted
Deposits received Collections made, and proceeds
promptly remitted Exchange the Cities con-
stantly on hand Office, Market St, opposite
the residence of Jas. B. Graham, Esq. lAprI3
JAMES T. LEONARD. n. A. FINNEY.
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tEDAR AND WILLOW WARE, received at tho
~ cheap cash store, and for sale by
Apr -, 1922 Nm f IRWIN. f
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THE RAFTsMAnl's JOURNAL,
Clearfield Market Prices.

CORRECTED By RICHARD MOSSOP.
The following are the prices at which the ar
ticles named were selling yesterday:
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SCROFULA. OR KINGS EVIL,

Curwensyille. Pa, May Is. 1859.
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& yLockS AND LOOKING GLASSES. Of various
" kinds. Just received ard for sale bv
arrii - 1893 WI. IRWIN
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SHEClAJ NOilCs Io DOOh DD 1EhS
My attention has been called to statements made
Sto e, which calculated to deceive; who even
presume to advertise themselves the originators
of the Gift Book Enterprise. which was first sue
cessfully established, and | may say honarably
conducted by myself This concern. who pro-
claiming themselves ..The Oldest in the business" "
are ndebted to me- not only for their first ideas of
conducting the business but for stock to commence
with and n place to commence in. Their state
ment that this is The fifth year of their location
in New York. is also false.
1t has been thought, on account of the name
connected with this New York Gift Store, that it
was a branch of my Original Enterprise; but it is
not so, and wish it distinctly understood, that
am not in any way responsible for their deceptive
advertisements, nor for the manner in which New
York Gift concerns are conducted. And holding
the position L do, as the Originator OF the "lft
Book Enterprise in the United States-havlng es-
tablished it and brought it to its present hgh po
sition, by constant labor unwearied application,
and large expenditure of money, deem 1t my du-
ty to the public and myself to expose these pre-
tended .orginators," who are attempting 70 I'M
pose upon the people. would here Puoiioiy s'a.e
that these parties have been referring, ",'hou.
antbor;tv or nermission, to the largest and most
,y;deIv known publishing house in the United
Stotes am in ormed by this firm, which Is To-
cated in tbis city that, not only have tney never
- oorm;ssion to this New YORK tilt store 10
go 70 them but they utterly discalm any knowi-
edoo of their business or standing Inc iore
aigno can be substantated to the satisfaction OF
5nv person or persons. by the most Incontroverti-
hi.y any lproofs pelJ July H. lS59-6m.
urERRING-a fresh lot just received and for
sale by the barrel at cheapest corner ro Sur-
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-23

equally for q better lrepast eaten apart from
those allied to my cruel destiny. Seated ct your
abundant table, this idea ever filled my mind,
and / yielded to my, strong desire Of taking a
few Of your. superabundant luxuries to my
two poor children; and managed, every time
| dined here, to conceal for them some Of the
delieaeies offered me. This was my position
last evening, and | should have died with
shame had been forced 10 show your friends
and your servants to what mcanness my pow
erty had led me. should have appeared RI
diculous, and that Is worse than being criminal
in the eyes Of many; bot In your eyes, gen.
eraI, cannot continue for q moment under
suspicion. ----------------
GerbauIt's voice faltcred, and he began ia
interruption on the generals part.
"Thirty years Of prObity and honor" he
said, "place you above all suspicion. Besides,
here IL something which replies to every nc.
cuaatiOn." And he held up before Gerbault'S
astOnished sight the watch which had been SO
SO sought after.
ut is who should ask pardon Of all my
guests, !" he eeRtiRued /" for without knowing
what was about, placed it in my pocket,
where found it last night in the presence Of
the dumfounded Batiste."
"If had but known t." murmurcd Ger
bault.
"Regrct nothing" said the general, holding
out hand TO him, "for l have learnt what
you ought never to have concealed from me,
and only the dread Of some cruel suspicion Of
you induced you to show me your painful
wounds. 1t is friend who has listened to
you; You will hear from me sOOn."
Gerbault quilted the house more composed
than he had entered it, but still much confused.
A few days afterwards he received an invi.
tation to dinner at the generals. Exactly the
same party as before was assembled. Their
host took care to mention the strange mistake
he had ben guilty Of relative to the watch, for
which he begged pardon, and the captain, who
was seated near him, found, under his table
napkin, his appointment to post Of honor,
efficiently lucrative to insure for the future
every comfort to his family.
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WABHINGTON HOTEL,

,.-... RAAMNNR AE8bNesS>
THN9 underSlnaed Av@R paEcAAse1 The above popular
l. Moasl, rs~PeeehAlly kAluna The PaAke that Ae u
prepared to sappy Travellers Regular eeAFdxss vhA the
neat Accommodations, At reAoAsAie pFtevA rAs l0sEa
Aaa NesA shaFonshly Feoaasd aaL tOnshe1 wh syvtt
Aeeeaaary 0 The comfort e3 guesn aA The table u ~
Supplied eth the BEST tAs market AISrk -.
CONRAD MEiH1.
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COPY OLD DAGuERREorvprs

Or e,Ary rtaSS~ d cNlaFee Ihe 10 any REQUIRED sine
and PANT tArw N tNr artsus and durable manner
ny tAs lENVA, NVta1C@ ,hA have Commenced fading or
have N~~1 Aar,as ~ Aiae may be rcs.OrCd and rem
1vtxNl rAs sNAaNeI
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AMBRoTYPES. MELAINoTYpEs,

AMBRoTYPES, MELAINoTYPES.
Chrystalcotypcs or Sphereotypes,
ARR CQCAL ~ ANY rRoDCCED WIrnIN TlIE STATE
nsN,AE saNRy, ~1 ~ prepared Ia wait on Ia.
drs Aed NAatSa SahVN, sGAsecSine them any delay
VIEWS TIEWSu VIEWSlll
Having - - the Mammoth vicw Cameras re can, hy
SwsNN SVss pFeAtS 1T ~ lhc larre plates and take
Nee nv Views, hWeA Wh,ch any number re.
49, ANA a tAeta Ne lcsS te than has usually been
VAAt1ra ~ sasaA etcSa,Cs taken hy the OA rrNscas
es M l~.ssSS ~ ~ the late and 1sctul Improve.
a~o'. NsA S%'ee tSStNacl I" make THE the EXCELSIOR
0ALllkT at INe N,NeS c~FAiay invite ell to can and
cNA'aes ssG UsSA> kE-we warrant an work and no
9asatlaceAy r,arC n Be rs1NAteA leave our roOms
WooDS MIcmAEIs,
CSrAet Main and CslOMa streets pVpstarsl
raae<v~a.c, NarA lSh, lSSe.-ntl
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PHoTOGRAPHIC GALLERY

'IWE saNStNAeA respectfully announce to the cttlxens
cf NasytV,c NNa Vtclnt,y that lh,y have Ntel nm
sei Vt rlveAat hNGCEHEkAN ROOMS at the corner Of
Nan ahd CtNlNMA strvVtN Up STAIRS, where ,hcy will
rrNetNV the ea'S NlAN AIT in all its various Is
GVsy arestqaSN ~ Fctutc lnNNN tN the AIT viii be-
rE>aaeSd W RNsCSy Na C sO,NIlers mineaturr to
FULL LIFE STZEl
We uNah csn rSrscWaP attention to our
PHOTOGRAPHS ON PAPER.
r<Se Frta~e hAVN lNAr bern acAaouaAee q ~ fac su
FSNF u AL eNCtS tAVSisC in the camera NnsncaAina
IN nlhSNsrtNrs EtVAl NtE AND hsk'ncpa viii wonder f
dri1AS ~ lt.eS NN NAsOSs 'A,y aso CAPABLE Of be.
ing rAtNttftN ll> UAtcA Wi ender them eaual in eV.
ety ~ eSe u M r. H0NkO canVNu and possessing
e%sNS'nrs. " Ns'@e aud cuson whtch can b. Oh
tanned ~ sS slASt l.rSscte,
We APr a'sS rSVrarCA 10
COPY OLD DAGUERREOTYPES.
Or elA<g Pctar~A s,a rnIarxN lNero "a anv ror ,..
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-01-21
Murder,

A man by the name of John Bridges, who
has family living on lower Eighth street,
murdered German by the name of Charles
L. Baker last night at his residence on Mar
ket street. opposite the Oceola Engine House.
The circumstances were these Bridges has
for some time been trying to persuade
Bakers wife to leave him, and has of late
frequently visited Bakers house. He called
there Wednesday night with man by the
name of Foland, but was refused admit
tance Last night he called again, and upon
Bakers opening the door, Bridges stepped
in and drew O large knife, with which he
stabbed Baker in the side, from the effect of
which Baker died this morning Noattempt
was made at first by those who had collect
ed around the house to arrest Bridges, who
boasted that he came on purpose to kill the
d-n dutch s. of a b. That he was an
American, and if the knife had not done the
work he would have used his pistol, which
he drew and presented close to the breast
of Mr. John Watkins, who was present.
The bystanders then interfered and took
Bridges to Jail, who made 10 attempt to es-
cape until they arrived near the Jail, but the
interposition of an officer secured him, and
he was lodged in Jail. Bridges seems, from
his conduct, to be q desperate character, and
alleged as his only reason for killing Baker,
that Baker owed him 25 cents, balance on
a dog trade, and he went to get his money
or to kill him, and he did not care which
Baker is represented to have been harm
less man, and was known about town as a
match maker and wood sawyer.-Ness: Al
| bany. ledger,