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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

III CLINTON PLACE-A CHOICE OF DEaIHABLY
furnished rooms second and third floors with prv-
ge of bath to gentleman and wfs single gentlemen.
whh board also large psror unfurnshed, extension
room, On first floor. References required.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

Ma. EDIToR III am proud to learn this morn
ing that Mr.. Lehmsn, who was injured by a
fall from one Of the new stores on Second st.,
is recovering fast. and hope to see him smiling
at those grand monuments, which he has ss.
sisted in erecting on this, now, most beautiful
and best business square in Dayton. have
often seen George and his scientific companion
Mr.. Burrows stand on the south side Of I'd st. 4,
aud view with intense pride the massive and
picturesque buildings which lOomed up in such
a short space Of time under their management
and directions. The names Of Burrows and
Lehman will be handed down to POsterity
while brick iE visible on those structures, and
may they never lose the we'll earned reputation
Of master mechanics, and may never lose the
reputation which have, Of keeping the best,
Oldest aud pureSt Bourbon, brandy, Ein and all
other liquors in Dayton, and having the neatest
and most attractive grocery store In the city, !
think will not lose il. because have also
placed guard At the door, to prevent the ad.
mission Of drugs. so my customeis can come
and say with the greatest safety, o'Bnen, give
me some Of your pure liquor and will cheer
fully say, Yes Stree Bab, Z. OBJ.
1--WE have little fear OF o. Brisn losing a rspu.
tAtion here which ali who know him will admlI
] that he has slevsrly sATned.l .u
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

"THEM ERE ISe'Ss IA gentleman, who is
supposed to be partial to the above vegetable,
went to market a morning or two since, with
the determination of providing himself with a
supply; and observing some very fine ones
upon stand, Immediately stepped up to the
proprietor to inquire how he sold his "onions :"
This query did not seem tO be understood by
the latter, as no direct answer was obtained !;
whereupon the question was repeated, with no
better results. The gentleman began to grow
impatient, and resolved to make third effort,
which be did by giving the word "onions" a
peculiar emphasis. At this juncture the ven,
der made himself audible by several "ehs, .
"sirs," ETC., while the unfortunate lover Of
"breath perfumers," thinking it useless to
"wsste" any more Of the article which he
wished TO give "free and wholesome odor" 10,
left in disgust The market tender" looked
unutterable things, and no doubt fancied his
"would be customer" had been running saw
upon him. At length he thought he "smelt a
mice" and turning to bystander. he observed,
with bitter irony, 81 spect that d--n fool
meant these ere ins'Rs!"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

THREE MEN DROWNED. On Monday after.
noon, while party of six men were sailing
in a skif at the mouth of Garrison creek,
near North Bend, one of them commenced
rocking the boat, but carrying the sport too
far, tipped the craft over Three of the
party, Michael Mullen, man named Mas
ters, and another person, were drowned [;
the three others succeeded in reaching the
shore. The remains of Mullen, who has a
wife and two children in Cincinnati, were
brought there by the steamer Tigress; the
two lost with him being buried IN the grave
yard at Lawrenceburg
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

NOVEL WEDDING.-On the 9th inst, in
Kankakee township of Jasper county, Ind,
a strange wedding took place between MIR
VIM. Haskins and Mrs. Anna Mead. The
bridegroom was seventy years old, and the
bride was verginV closely to the same de-
lightful period of restored juvenility. But
this is not the strangest part of the story
They had been man and wife twenty-seven
years before, and were then the parents of
childrenI At that time they separated, the
husband marrying another wife, and the wife
marrying a MIR. Mead Each losing the
second hand partner, again met a widower
and widow, and were married as above
stated, We gather these facts from the
Rensselaer, Gazette
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

U-A man named McGiDnis, who resides near
the Germantown road in the neighborhood OF
Hollers Hill, was prostraied by "coup de soliel, p
Yesterday afternoon. On Monday he was at
work in the harvest field all day, and complain
ed Of almost complete exhaustion in the evenS
ing. Not feeling able 10 resume his work yester>
day morning, he concluded to come to the city
and attend to some business, which he accord
ingly did. On his return home in the afternoon.
he was several times so near exhausted that he
was compelled to halt in the shade, until he
acquired strength to proceed, Just as he arriv-
ed in the door yard at home, he fell down in>
sensible, when the family conveyed him into
the house, and medical aid was procured, At
last accounts he was lying in critical condi.
ton,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

D9rA lady correspondent Of one Of our
exchanges writes as follows concerning
hoops and lifting up dresses .
The hoops should be near together, say
two or three inches apart, and come to with
in as many inches Of the feet or the bottom
Of the dress. In the first place, in going
up stairs you need only lift the frcnt Of your
dress, and in descending the back Of your
skirts The front Of your dress can by no
effort be soiled in descending, nor the back
part by ascending, pair Of stairs. Do
therefore have a reform in this, to my mind,
immodest habit, you have heedlessly gotten
into Of dragging your dress behind going
down stairs, and iifiing Il up In front I'M
stead.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

The SIcKLEs REooScILIATIoN.- day oil
two previous to the public announcement Of
Sickles' reconciliation with his wiro, the
following appeared in the New York Cor
respondenoe of the Boston Atlas
see upon the books at the st Nicholas
the name Of Miss kidgely," Of washing
ton, ID. C." This is the same young lady
who figured in the Sickles trial, and who
witnessed the confession Of Mrs Sickles.-
She is said to be here as the guest of MIR
Sickles, who is living with his friend, Mr.
Field
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

U0ne Of the trucks Of the locomotive Of the
o'clock down train on the Oh. d D. Road
broke when the engine neared Oarrollton yes
terday evening, causing the locomotive and
tender to get off the track. The train was GO
ing slowly atthe time. or more serious conse-
quences would have resulted. As it was, the
engine was not much damaged, but the
"wreck" could not be passed for long while,
and the up train was detained so that it did not
reach here until about half past 10 O'Clock last
night. Fortunately no one was injured.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

uThe Fairfield imbroglio has been
thoroughly aired in our columns, and the readers
of the Empire, who care any thing about the
matter, have long since made up their minds as
to the merits Of the question, while the great
majority of the patrons Of the paper are heartily
tired of ii. 1t is time that the discussion con-
clude, for having decended to mere personalities.
no possible good can grow out of its continu>
ance. The parties cannot complain of our
decision, as they must admit that We have been
exceeding liberal Of our space. "Tims's up
gentlemen.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20
FARM FOR SALE!

A FINE Farm Of excellent land, lying
~ six miles east Of Dayton, on the yellow
Springs road, lor sale flow figures and reasonable
terms.
There are seventy acres under cultivation, the
remainder being heavily tmbered. There is upon u
a House, Barn and Gu buildings; an orchard OF 70
80 large bearing trees OF good FRUIT never-fai-
ing spring, sffprng running water for stock, be-
sides n well OF good water At the hOusej together
with quarry OF good limestone. The whole farm
is well arranged and has on Il good fences.
The situation Is healthy, and II is altogether the
cheapest and most desirable farm now offered for
sale In this part OF the country.
For further particulars, call on
M. p. NOLAN,
Real Estate Agent and Attorney al Law,
jy7 Dayton, Ohio
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

az The real Lizzie Wayt, whom we reported
the other day to have stolen a couple Of thous.
aud dollars from the room Of gentleman 10
Wheeling, at hotel where they were stopping,
denies che soft impeachment, aud charges the
theft upon a maiden named Winter, whom she
charges with having stolen one of her trunks,
containing letters, clothing, etc. She declares
Miss Winter has also attempted to steal her
name, and social and professional reputation.
It is barely possible that Lizzie Wait has "im
proved this method to escape the O1ium Of
the hotel robbery; but we hope not. We will
hail the clearance Of Lizzie when IL comes in
an unuuesiionable shape,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20
THE DAILY EMPIRE
adj. 0FFioa OF. POeLloATloNi-
Rmpirs Building Ihirds, South side b Main jefferson
TGRMei
BY Maii0g 90 per srinadvanue.
10 oentu per Week, payable 70 tho carrier.
single copies, putup In wrappers. scents.
cincinnati Agency.

The Cincinnati Type Foundry Company is
our duly authorised Agent to make contracts
aud receipt for Advertisements subscriptions,
&C., in that city.
To BUsISEss MEN.--The Empire Job Rooms
are in complete trim, and we are now prepared
to do work Of all descriptions in the best style
ofthe art. Gall in aud dexamine our work and
learn our prices.
D To ApvKRTIsEas.-A Advertisements OF
Notices for the Empire must be handed into
the office by ten o'etoek on the day they are de-
sired TO be published--nof later We cannot
agree toiusert them after thathour.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

G' The yincenues Sun states that Lewis
Brooks. colored mau, died in that city on
Wednesday. He was born in 1854, and was,
consequently ve-ging on 10 q century. He was
originally from Virginia, and frequently boast
ed of having seen General Washington, aud
lived near where the great hero was born, He
was afterwards taken to Kentucky; was well
acquainted with Daniel Boone, and remcm
bered the birth Of Boone's first child. The
old mans wife is still living in VinOennes, and
10 also nearly on hundred years old. oa
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

LEwisBuRGi Freble 90, July llth, 1859.
En-. ENPRE Your letter containing the
original manuscript of a piece Of poetry, pub
lished in your paper Of The 25th Of June and In
which my name was mentioned was received,
and in answer permit me TO say that from the
hand writing easily discovered the author,
who informed me that he had wrttes said
piece Of poetry without any intention to injure
me, or thinking Of the evil consequences that
might arise from the publication Of it, and that
he had done so at the suggestion Of DR.. Wal.
lace, who appeared as a Hero In the Song As
1t was written at the suggestion Of Wallace per
NIT me TO give you history Of the affair as
developed on the trial.
Having heard that wsllaee was continually
slsndering me aud thus disturbing tho peace
and happiness Of my family, ! determined to
chastisc him for his insolsnce, which did on
the 9lst of May, and for which chsstisement he
prosecuted ne before the Mayor Of Lewisburg
Wallace fearing might prove that he had given
me Provocation, by his constant abuse Of me to
others, declined being witness aud hoped to
sustain the action against me. By the tes:irno
ny OF others; the substance Of which is as fol
lows They saw Wallace aud Stiles engsged
in fight but pone of them could tell who
first committed the assault They testified
they saw Wallace striking at me with cane
several times which took from him aud threw
away. That ! then took him by the throat
and slapped the Hero Of The song several times
in the face with my open hand. The Mayor
after hearing the testimony discharged me from
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20
FARMS,

TWO HANDSOME and highly improved
farms, lying about miles north Of the city rs
acres each. CITY PROPERTY win be taken In
part payment. ALSO,
2lo acres In Hancock County, not far from the
counts seat, and three fourths Of a m 10 fom rail-
road station. 100 acres improved balance excel, nj
timber. Very fine land and win be sold at a bar
gain. ALSO,
l2O acres one mile north west Of Union City, well
improved creek running through the centre
never failing wat,r, large harm, good bearing or
~ acres in DaTke county, part good timber; good
land, No barn, painted. good house a Coz
down, balance on long time.
ALSO,
number OF other farms vaTiouslY located NJ d all
yery chesi together with large amount OF desira-
bic otty property Of even description.
Jyla CHAS. y. CLARKE. I'd St
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

pThs boys and young men who persist in
bathing in the canal all along its line in the
city urge as an excuse for the indeeeney that
"it's 90 warn, We can't wait until dark 70 We
can't conceive what excuse they will offer for
disTsgaTdiDg the dictates Of common deeeney
when the weather mOderates. but they will have
something ready. They seem to have a sOver-
eign contempt for the police.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

pwe learn that two of the persons most es.
Verely injured on the D. W. Road near Rich
mOnd on Monday afternoon were two members
of the Indianapolis Guard. They were left at
Richmond, and we learn that they are imprOV.
ing, and win be taken hous lo,dsy.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

u The injuries received by Mr.. George Leh
man by the falling of the platform, (mentiOned
yesterday are fully as severe, we regret to
learn, as they were at first supposed to be. II
will necessarily be some time before he will be
able to suPerintend his work and in the mean
time he has the sympsthies and well-wishes Of
his friends,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

D Mons. Blcndin appeared in a box at the
National Theatre in Cincinnati last night, and
was called out by the audience, who insisted
that he should prominently show hirnselr--
He arose and made his best bow, and then took
his seat. The performance was then allowed
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

0Lsdies and gentlemen will continue to
find the most desirable work 10 the shoe liue at
Mr., Davis, 70 Jefferson st. 1t viii be remem-
bered that he keeps nothing but custom work.
and that Of the latest styles and best possible
quality. He is getting up some very nice work,
which will speak for itself. on sight.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

IL We are infOrped-by one who says he
has counted 'sm-thst eight family, fve select
and seven miscellaneous picnies started out o.
the city this morning, destined for the woods
and the shaded hooks along the Miami, Mad
River and Saltwater.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

Ser Mr. Henry J, Raymond writes from
the seat of war to the New York Times,
that at the battle of Magenta, Gen. Gyulai
betrayed the greatest confusion and irrita-
ton. He rode continually up and down
the lawk, swearing and clustering while
Gen. Hess remained calm and collected, and
apparently enjoying GyulaPs confusion.-
When at last the battle was lost, and Gyulai
sunk bis spurs into his horse and galloped
from his post of observation, Hess is said to
have displayed a smile of satisfaction.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

U-Persons who intend putting up black
berries this season had better at once leave
orders with Brandenburg. No. 300, Sd at. The
supply may soon be stopped on him. From
present appearances, the berry season is draw
Ing to a close.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20
rT On Tbursdev Of ,bis we'll The o.,

~ On Thursday Of this week the grand ex.
cursiOn Of the l. o. s. NJ. will start for st..
Pauls, and Minnehahs Falls. 1t will be the
most extensive trip Of the kind ever before pro
jected, and the participants viii have spIeD
did time doubtless We learn that Dayton
will send delegation, and that the "sons" will
% prepared
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

n@- The longest straight line of railroad
Ia New England is seven miles, in the town
Of Rumney, near the White Mountains
On the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad there is piece of seventy miles in
an air line in Northern Indiana
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

" Messrs. Rott d KropP, Sd st., Q doors
west Of Jefferson, are supplied with choice lot
Of summer clothing, and are prepared to make
up clothes in the latest and best style Give
them a call
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

dTDuring the next fall season. a monument
twenty Eve feet in hight, of pune white marble
will be erected in Ashland Square, Baltimore
in memery Of Wells aud MeComs, the two
young rihemen who killed General Ross, COM
mande Of the British forces at the battle Of
North Roint, but who were Immediately shot
themselves. in consequence Of that deed.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

gJ- The Messrs. Langdon. Main st., above
Sd, have fresh supply of fishing tackle, Of ev
cry conceivable kind for use in the waters Of the
Miami Valley. Those who wish to engage
successfully in the sport of angling should get
a supply there.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

aTQuite briskness in the harness business
is noticeable in front of the establishment Of
Messrs. Crew q Warford, Beckel Building,
J efIerson, above Sd st. The farmers seem TO
have ascertained that they can get good har.
ness. etc., and good bargains there. Those
who have not tried Crew warford should
call there; we feel sure they will be suited.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

TTwe notice that new Locomotive for the
D. a N. Road arrived at Toledo on Monday
The route will be open through in about q
mouth aud before that time rolling material
for big trade will be ready for the Road
The D. 4 N. will Be one Of the mos. VAluAbls
roads 10 the West. .. r ..
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

~ A man named Neil was arrested in Gin
ciunati yesterday on charge of stealing horse
from Mr.. shanon Of Shelby County. Neil
acknowledged to having sold the nag, but
claims to have won 1t at cards. He intends
playing out his hand.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

PA pair OF horses ran away with wagon
on Sd st., near st. Clair, this morning. Where
they ran to we could not learn; they started off
as though they intended going agreat distance
and make time. "No blame is attached to the
driver"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

p@-There we're very heavy thunder
storms throughout New England on Wednes.
day last, accompanied, in many places, by
hail and high winds. Considerable damage
was done.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

THE WooL TRADE six different wool deal
ers in Adrian, Mich, have purchased and
shipped, within few weeks no less than
274, 600 pounds Of wool. The average price
paid was forty two cents per pound.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

ma. The three negroes, Bryant King, Wm,
Miller and James Lightioot, who were con-
yicted at the Court Of Common Pleas Of
breaking into the house Of Augustus Handy,
Esq, were on Saturday sentenced to six
years imprisonment in the penitentiAry.-
Cleveland Herald.
These are the darkies who we're reported
to have only been on a spree Where's
Oberlin
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

UWe are assured by the London Times that
PRUSSIA will act in the present crisis in Europe
only on the defensive. If she do so, she will
cot strike blow. She will not be harmed il
she do not meddle in the imbroglio.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20
Prices Reduced !
Stop and Think.
We are prepared to furnisA
:RssiEeEial0 Les1ssbe1.

Of all kinds on the shortest notice and ~ cheap as
the cheapest, AZ our steam mil In
rf rta. MIAMI CITA.
KING, BRO a CO.
We also have loo acres of ths best LAND IN the
county, miles from Dayton, west, which We will
sell In pareis TO suit purchasers, from Aeres up 70
90. FoF sale low ana on good tsrps
ALsO--ls acres Of land miles foa Dayton,
(nOrthl Tor aaie VERY low.
I ALeO--A GOOD SAW MILL cspabla 81 ouftiug
1000 feet OF luulbsr per dey on tha canal, mtlaa
nom Daston, and "a the be1t tos ipln
seh iess, ~lhtsne poplar N lea AZ, Acf .A'e
l1hse-d1ekWon.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20
Sealed Proposals

WILL be received at the Office of the
w Secretary OF the Board Of Education OF the
City Of DAYTON until the 18th day Of August, 1859
for furnishing the schools with 200 cords Of good
Hickory or sugar tree hrewood Bids must be for not
bidder
BY order of the Board of Rdueation
jy9-d&wtt A. A. BUTTERFlELD, Seo'y,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

IL We heard man yesterday attempting to
prove that he had not been drunk for 4 week
1t was necessary to have evidence of the aston
ishing fact that he had passed seven days with>
out having msds bog of himself.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

~ The picnic on Phillips Hill-to which
all good people, old and young, are invited
will positively come off Tomorrow The
place is SO easy Of access that we presume the
affair will be largely attended.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

~ The banking mania is again becoming
prevalent in Pennsy lvaniA, and already notice
has been given of intention to apply to the
next Legislature for sixteen new charters.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20
LOCAL AND OTHER ITEMS.
READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE
wee1.1y Aavcrrisemeuts.

Those who desire to have advertisements
inserted in the Weekly Empire should hand
them in BY Saturday morning, ae the latest
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

~ A man who resided in Fulton, o., returned
on Saturday last from the funeral of his wife,
and going into his solitary home, sat down
upon a chair and died within an hour 1t is
said the poor fellow "died of grief"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20
FOa. Safe.

MY House and Lot, No. "a Centre street,
1'l is for sale. Amy person desiring nice little
home, now have an opportunity OF securing one,
on easy terms, By applying soon 70
JOHN X. GERHARD,
COvingtOn, KY,
or TO WILLIAMS WALLACE, Dayton, Ohio.
iyT
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-20

IL There is no foundation for the rumor that
Bonner has offered Edward Everett ten thOus-
and dollars to quit writing for the New York
Ledger.