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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03
Hil ihat Gliiiafs is nat GaIa."

LII those persons that interested in the many spec.
IN ulaons of the present day. would do kindness to
addage can that glittes is God. and word for
it. the regrets Of paying too dear for the whistle
stances, but more partcu arlv-ntesesed cerainyjjn
the selection of snch articles in the way OF DRESS JEW
ELRY that may please the fancy, and at the same tins
give good satisfaction the money invested Such art
cle pleased to learn can be obtained from the
Store of JAMES S, WILSON, of this Borough, who
rants all articles solo, be represented He has
Breast Pins Finger Rings Ear Rings, Studs Sleeve But
tons, Gold Chains and Medaons Of pleasing designs and
the newest patterns, which he will sell asecommoda-
ting DO procured elsewhere Give him CALL
and judge for yourselves.
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have had your Machine for several weeks, and an
perfectly satisfied that the work is the best and mos
beautiful that made. -Naggso Asna'son, Mash
ellis Tam.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03
The Old Turning Shop Revived.

Would respectfully announce bis friends and the public
in general that ne back again at the OLD ~ under
Elys saw MILL where he is prepared to do all knaa WOOD
TURNING, and Scroll and Straight Saving, in the most
perfect manner and after the most approved Bed
Posts Table Legs Newell Posts, Stair Baustsrs, and all
kinds Of work for Cabinet Workers Wheelwrights, and
Builders on hand made to order at the shortest notice
He is prepared furnish to order Canal Railroad and all
kinds Of Framing Pins, of White Oak. or Hickory
Also Hitching Posts, Broom and Brush Handles, of a
FIRST rate quality Give him CALL and try him. Bungs
for Distileries and Breweries made to order.
Nov. 4, 1885, If
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

at use my Machine upon coats. dressmaking, and I'm
linen stitching and the work admrablear better thai
the best hand-sewi any other machine have eve
seen."-Lucy D. Thompson Nashville, Isn"
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find the work the strongest and most beautiful tia
have ever seen made either by hand machine and
gard the Grover Baker Machine of the creates
blessings to our ssx."IHys. Taylor, NcshUiLs, Tsn.
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If used exclusively for family purposes with ordinar,
care will wager they will last three score years anc
en'' and get out of fix john Erssas, Nashville
Tenn
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awe find this Machine to work to our satisfaction
with pleasure recommend it to the public believe tn
Grover Baker to be the best Sowing MscHfHe in use
De0ry Brothers, Al5isoaia, Tam.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

IT is beautiful thing and puts every body into
element of good hunor. We're Catholic should il
in commemoration of their good deeds for humanity
ssas NJ. Clay.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

For several months we have used Grover & Bakers
Sewing Machine and have to the conclusion that every
lady who desires her sewing beautifully and qieky DONE
would be most fortunate in possessing of these reliable
and indeatigabe iron needle-women, whose combined
qualities of beqay, strength and sipacy nvalu-
able-J w. Morris, daughter Of Gen. Geo. Morris, Eai
tor of the Home Journal
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

have one of GroTer Bakers Sewing Machines in use
IL nv family and find it invaluable. con confidently
commend it al persons in want of machine. T.
Thompson Nashville, Tenn
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

Your Sewing Machine has been in in my family the
past years. and the ladies request give you their
Testimonials to its perfect adaptness well abor-savng
qualities in the performance of family and household
ing.''-Robert BoUn,aa,, Neac York
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

"My wife has had of Grover Bakers Family Sew
ing Machines for some time and am satisfied it is of
the abor-saving machines that has been invented
take much pleasure in recommending if to the public ~
G. Harris, Governor Of Tennessee.
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Extract of letter from Thos R. Leavtt ESQ, Ameri-
gentleman. resident in Sydney, New South Waes
dated January II, 1883:
81 had tent made in Melbourne, in 1853, in which
there three thousand yards of sewing done with
of Grover and Bakers Machines and single of
that has outsood all the double sewed by sailors with
needle and twine."
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have used Grover & Baker Sewing Machine fot
two years. and have found adapted to all kinds of family
sewing from Cambria to Broadcoth Garments have been
worn out without the giving Of stitch The Machine
i easily kept in order and easily used Mrs A. e.
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81 take pleasure in saying, that the Glover Baker
Sewing Machines have morethan sustained my expectation
After trying and returning Others have three of them
operation in my different places and after four years trial
have fault to find. ~ H. Hansapoa Senator of South
Carolina.
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~ think it by far the best patent in This Machin
be adapted from the finest cambria the heaviest
one imagine IF mine could not be replaced, none
could not buy it. Mrs. j. G. Brown, Nashville Tenn
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cit speedy very neat and durable in its work eas,
understood and kept in repair. earnestly recommend
this Machine to all my acquaintance and others. Mrs
NJ A. Forrest, Memphis Tam.
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Carting, to have any kinds of Contracting DONE and
finally if you want Coffin made go Arnett's Boot Hail.
C. ARNETT OF BOOT HALL
Would call attention to the fact of his having hand his
establishment extensive assortment of COTTAGE BED
STEADS of very superior quality which must be sold
very cheap These bedsteads procured very low
figure and consequently must be disposed very small
advance, to make room for other commodities No
visiting Boot Hail. will return without having purchased
bedsead and being at the SAME tms satisfied that they
have made splendid bargain. It should also be
bered that ARNETT Notwithstanding the great bargains
which he is determined to give 20 those dealing in BED
STEADS, still keeps hand for WHOLESALE AND RE-
TAIL very large and SPLENDID stock OF BOOTS AND
SHOES which will suit the most fasidious These not
the only things which may be found Boot IIa but if
you wish to have your face and your reelected back
you, purchase Of those splendid MIRRORS of which
Arnst has such extensive supply. Remember LOOK
ING GLASSES of oil sizes and shapes may be found at
Boot Hull Should any wish TO have any kind Of FuR R.
MT RE manufactured TO Order call Ar7sst he will do
it WELL While he is giving the public OF the
principal things which monopozc his attention. he wishes
it be understood that he pays particular attention to all
kinds of CONTRACTING such building BRIDGES.
H0U SEES &C. &c. which will BE done in the best manner
possible. for the smallest Of money. Also having
TEAMS he is prepared to all kinds Of CARTlNG.
And lastly he would have it understood that ne IN the
UNDERTAKING business, any one wishing to have any
thing in this line will be accommodated at any time.
REMEMBER, the place to be supplied with any of the
above articles, is at Boot Hail. Corye ST. Ldaa6ersle,
". j.
March, 8, 1852
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IF Homer could be called mp from his murky hades he
would sing the advent Of Grover Baker beni-
gnant miracle of art than Vucan's smithy. He
would denounce midnight shirt-naking the direful
spring of unnumbered.' "-Prgf. North.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

az take pleasure in certifying the utility Of the Grover
Baker Sewing Machines. I have used one on almost
every description of work fer months, and find it much
stronger and better in every respect work done by
hand Mrs. d. w. Wheslsr, Nashv,ils, Isnn
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

CATER trying several different good machines preferred
yours of its simplicity and the perfect with
which it is managed well the strength and durability
of the After long experience, feel competent
speak in this manner and to confidently recommend it for
every variety of family sewing Mrs. E. B. Spooey se
of tie Editor of Brooklyn Star.
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a LOCAL AGENT WANTED.
Fabruary II 1850.

Hnyng large and varied assoyFnent OF oh Type we
NAV be favored with
An work done promptly nsutly. snz at City prices.
Particular attention paid to Colessd and Bronze Work
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03

confess myself delighted with your Sewing Machine
which has been in my family for many months. 1t has
always been ready for duty requiring adjustment and is
easily adapted every variety of family sewing by simply
changing the spools of thread Mrs Eliza5a Sncklod
wie of Rev. Dr. Strickland, Editor Of ". r. Christian
Advocate
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II would be unwilling to dispose of my Grover Baker
Machine for large amount could not replace again at
pleasure Mrs. II. G.. Scovol NasbvsAs. Iss..
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-18
THE HARPERs FERRY RESURRECTION IN ENG.


FROM the AaaeAssfcr GHardiaa, Noe l.
The intelligence which the Canada has brought ~ from,
the United States is almost confined to the
that the nsurrection at Harpers Ferry has been com
peely suppressed AFTER blood had been she'd about
fifteen OF the insurgents and or three marines or
miitiamen having been killed The accounts of this sim
gular revoa very obscure and confused but Their,
seems no doubt that its leaders were white men the
principal being Capt Brown, who obtained some mo-
torety during the disturbances Ia Kansas Their intcn.
ton seems TO have beeu TO general rising of the
slaves In Virginia and Maryland bat there Is no reason
10 h'"k that hs plot had any eysRdei ran,i cdtioas
From ne London Star, Noe
The journalists Of the United States are occupe
what they call the incredible news of negro nsurrce
ton. The statements that came TO hand represented
that company OF negroes, numbering seven hundred
and led on by white men, had seized one Sunday night
upon the United States Arsenal Harpers Ferry
seed themselves Of the Of the there
deposited sent wagon loads of rifles into the interior
stopped and fired into passing trains planted cannon
upon the bridge over the Potomac cut the telegraph
wires seized and kept In custody the peaeeable and or
DERBY citizens of the place. levied contributions upon the
hotels and provision stores shot several persons and
otherwise committed dreadful havoc and onslaught all
against the peace and sovereignty Of the people of the
United States Subsequent information however seem.
ed scarcely to justify these exciting statements Hour-
erer % Is matter Of great public intersst 10 s hole
civilized ,eorid
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-18
From the Norfolk ArgHs Of Yesterday. !
WALTER :. LAND THE MIiRDERep

This unfortunate fugitive from Justice as before an.
nounced has been arrested aud Imprisoned in North
Carolina under suspicion Of being one of the Harpers
Ferry Insurgents ExsherG Lewis hearing of his arrest
len home and started in the direction of the prisoner
the purpose OF identifying him preparatory to getting
requison We suppose, from Governor Wise for his re-
turn to Princess Anne County for trial Strange to
however Lewis after travelling long distance did>pot
see Land Reaching point about 40 miles distant
from the place where he is confined and being informed
that there doubt of his identity he returned we
learn aud has gone back again his home in Princess
Anne.
IL was evidently another unfortunate proceeding on the
part OF the eN-shero return home without prosecuting
his journey aud accomplishing the important object OF
his mission.
We hear, ase, that Lewis was informed that Land
would in Few days appear before the Judge of the Dis
tct under writ of hdbeds corpus In this case he NAV
be discharged from custody and II retained or rear
rested, there Is still chance for his escape.
We have not heard that the equStion of the Governor
has been issued hut it is stated that Mr. Bonnev the
sheriff. will proceed TO Carolina for the purpose of dent.
Tying the prisoner supposed to be Land.
Meanwhile, the latter his lawyer and his friends will
doubtless be active in their efforts to effect his cscape
which little further delay may enable them to accom-
pish without serious difficulty. IL is not impossible il
true that he may yet be put upon his trial for the cruel
murder OF Flannagan; although the matter now stands
Is by no means certain that this will be the result of
his late arrest and present confinement
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-18
PROFITABLE PUu.ANTUpopv

DIR. Cheever, mad abolition preacher Of New Yort
nas been writing very long begging letter to Rev Mr.
spurgeon, endorsing Miss tombstone a member Of bis
church. who u soliciting aid from British aboitioniss
Ono would suppose on reading the letter. not informed
on the subject that this reverncd rebrand of civil war
AID Od Brownery was preaching his JhiianLlropie N
sentiments to men who hirsting for his blood in
stead Of having fat living and rich congregation who
make him present Of large Of money now and
then and perhaps will again. " he wishes for "ore -
Il shameful and degrading spectacle 70 ses AN Amor
can minister ~ ne gospd ~ becoming beggar to for.
eign ahohtlonists Such bring disgrace upon their
country. Why does not DR.. Cheever come on mission
70 the heathen n the SOUTH aud try and correct them
from ''thc sn Of slayeholdng" From perus,l of HE
letter some Of like mind with the Doctor may think him
hero, but we know Of but hero to compare him IN
and that H. the tailor In the "Red Rover" Of Cooper Who
had seen 20 many cruel and bloody wars But tho
Kew gentleman has an eye 20 business also; he tells
spurgeon that be sis about publishing a new work ON
tho Guilt OF slavery and the Crime Of Savcholdpg do.
monstrated by Old and New Testament Scripture and
such D. The unpopulariy Of the subject that my publish
ers will not issue h. aud obliged 20 publish by sub
scrpuoa, on my responsibility" May be Mr. Sour.
geon will aid him in getting subscribersy The Doctor
has some method n bis madness.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-18

OPPOSITION MEETING IN BUCKINCUAw

At a meeting OF the Opposition marty held At Rurking-
nam Courthouse on Monday, the 18th day of November
1880, Chat being Court dayl, POWHATAN JONES was
called to the Chair and JANIS NJ PATTERSON appointed
Secretary.
On notion Col. D. J. Woodfn, Col N D. Morris. and
ueo W. hylc were appointed committee TO prepare
business for the meeting thereupon said committee re-
tired and reported the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted
Rcsoir-i lst That we heartily apnroyinr of tho call
Tor Convention OF the Opposition party Virginia at
Richmond, on the 18th day of December next respond
to ~ believing that the Convention may by wise counsels
aud prudent measures, result in organizing aud conso
dating the conservative elements throughout the Union
and bring into power solely Influenced by the
alurenentS OF Office but by the higher motives of uatr
os' Justice and protection alike to every section and
TO every class.
Rssoirsi 2,,i That while the outbreak at Harper's
Ferry displaying, it does wide spread and diaboc
scheme among the fanatics the North Is calculated TO
excite southern men, IL teaches lesson not TO RELY
upon verbal vaporings Kansas bills hollow trucss hut
upon our own right for the defence of our rights
let We will trust that there i element of good
among the Northern people which will awake rebuke
and condemn, and put down the traitors in their midst
With this Conservative party alone are willing 10
unite. Ii there be such the North We will merge
all minor questions in the greater of self preserva
'ioN' having no personal preference
among the many leading spoken Of we would res.
ectiuy suggest that il would be unwise and impoc in
the forthcoming Convention, 10 impair or destroy the
this or that individual.
Rs'oisei al. That the Chairman appoint 60 delegates
10 represent this county in said Convention
Whereupon he appointed the following named gentle.
men. to wit
Col ID. j. Woodhn, +. b. Scruggs f. w. Anderson
W. VI. Bartlett, Jas WOodfn 4. r. Smith w C. Word
Alex. Moseley, Smith W. Brown, Jos. X. Jones, s. g.
ApPerson, +. 5 Turner, DR.. b. NJ Pratt DR. c. H. Harrs
Geo. }. Scruggs, Robt c. Nicholas g. w Nicholas. j
W. Trent, Dr. W. A. Trent, Jno. Davis, W =. Riddles
robert II. Snoddy, lno r. Snoddy Jno H. Scruggs. g.
w. Nixon, w. r. Oliver Geo Hooker DIR " p
Hail. Col T. NJ. Bondurant, Maj Jas NJ Patterson, Col
&. Noseley, q. W. Kyle, w. Mckinney. W. NJ Craw
Junius A. Clay, Jas A. Wright, Jno. HILL Jno V Crutc
Jos W. ellis, RObt II. Oils J. c. Vaughan Dennis
Lakeland Jas VI. Johns, Dr. David Patterson, Col " D.
Morris, Col. w. W. Forbes X. X. Irving Dr. c. Cabell
r. W. Cabe,Ch. l.. Christian, DR. Q. c. Davidson H. Spen
Ger, Jno. ;. Meredith, DIR. ID. W. Mosely. A. d. Abra-
hams, j. Z. Jones, Il. r. Eldridge and Robert b. SHAW
And on motion, the Chairman and Secretary werc
added.
Hssoirsd 5M That these proceedings be published in
the Richmond Wing Lynchburg Yirginiau and other
Opposition papers in the State.
POWHATAN JONES. Chm.
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legates to Withdraw and break il up,

Of the Southern delegates to Withdraw and break up
says;
The South sometimes applauds Us for this devotion
TO principle and to party. But how shamefully, in
this instance, repays IT, Some Northern Democrats
We don't know how many-want Mr.. Douglas for Pres.
dent Even " they cannot his nomination. they
wish TO preserve his platform. But they propose TO
eompsh their purpose, they accomplish il at all by
legitimate action. They do not propose TO outside OF
their party In order accomplish II, to oppose the
party il they fail to accomplish IT, How they met
Why Mr.. Clay says and Mr. lverson We will beat
YOU in the convention IL VIC can, hut IL We can't, will
break up the convention and defeat the party
perhaps Il is thought that the North sits unmovcd
while this Is going on, and ready honor the who
thus threaten vengeance. But IL is mistake allow
such threats by Northern Democrats and the South
who make them marked and numbered
We do not recognize them Democrats. We despse
their professions of patriotism. We do not permit Ma
tonal Conventions TO nominate them for high Offices
They are doomed men, and they may well understand
il, first as last"
Tho Post is the leading Democratic paper in Rhode Is
I.,,l
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-18
Condition of the rron.nrr-

The usually well.informed and reliable Washington
correspondent Of the Philadelphia North american thus
refers in bis last letter. the condition Of the Treasury
Although the balance in the Treasury is stated in ,
last weekly report from the Trcasurers Office at a.
600, in round numbers it does not represent the whole
means ~ the disposal Of the Secretary. During tho
period of heaviest imports last summer over s5 600 oo
were paid IN treasury notes for Custom louise do bib
have not been re-ssued thus giving that additional re-
source To meet the liabilities which will confront him
soon after the meeting Of Congress And TO this sum
may be added about 81 100000 from miscellaneou.
sourccs-altogether say SGOO0OoO beyond the stated
balance As soon Congress shall pass the Posoai,s
Appropriation bill the Treasury must meet on the pot
deficit Of 100000 for last years postal service and
che Indebtedness for the first quarter Of the current
ending aoth Of September which is about So GOO 600.
These two sums are inevitable together with another of
Slooo0oo for the mileage Of msmbers-altogether saw
$s,sOOo10. The Treasury cannot be worked smoothly
without margin Of S5,OOOOOO which is nearly on
hand and which will not be much increased or diminish
ed before the ls Of January If there was any prosnec
Of more revenuc the Secretary could apply 70 much Of
the margin 10 meet the POstOHce appropriation A.
would cover them, when added to tho treasury notes and
miscellaneous resources which be has in reserve And
that will probably be the course pursued
80 far good. BY this shifting and ppcbipg NJ
Cobb get along til January but then the question
must be presented, will the incoming revenue be suf
hcient to meet The expenditures leaving the redemption
81 the public debt created by this Administration entirely
ont Of view For one doubt Il decidedly, and IL j.
difficult 10 imagine any plausible for the o1peca-
lions which entertained At the Treasury in th, re-
spccL Every business knows that the importation.
Of he present year have been entirely dsproportoncd 10
che wants and means Of the country, and consequently
UInff II
financial embarrassment The only basis Of the Treasury
calculations BE- upon continuance Of these imports
Hence Che public can iudgc well NJ Cobb whetc
he BE- Co be borne ont 10 anticipating such an amount Of
revenue " bis figures TAIL then the usual recourse Of
Democratic Administration, protesting hard money prr.
oplcs viii be rolled upon, Of invoking Congress for
another supply Of Treasury notes. after thc fashion Of The
asi tuo years We shall see whether the House will
stand that demand without modification Of the tariff
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-18

STEvESs TO NIX TRIEp IN SrAuNroS-Judge Parker Mt
the instance of Gov. WISE has handed over Stevens one
oil the harpers Ferry conspirators to Mr.. Martini Uni
ted States Marshal for the Western District of VIRGINIA
Unless therefore, the prisoner who is severely wound
ed should die beforehand the trial will place before
Judge brockenbrough, in Staunton, in may next The
object OF the transfer is said be To compel the atte
dance OF certain parties at the North Witnesses The
trial will be without appeal from the peculiar leCa-
ton affecting the jurisdiction of this Federal District
Judge fancy has decided that Circuit Court for the
United States be held therein Conscq uently all
such cases as this in which otherwise appeal would
lie to United States Circuit Court, must be final
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