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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

AN ABANDONED SLAYER. Charleston, June
8.-The coast survey steamer Walker has arrived,
having left Key West on the 4th instant She
reports that the bark j. w. Cobb had been
towed into Havana by New York schooner,
which was picked up, off Matanzas, scuttled and
abandoned. She had evidently landed cargo
of negroes
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16
glisfellatleonrs Melrs.

The Balloon ASCENSION AT kALAMAzos
ILL-Professor Bannistey, father-in-law OF the
late ill.fated Thurston, made his long-expected
ascension from that place on Tuesday the 7th
inst, before twenty thousand people This
balloon. which was built under the supervision of
Mr. Thurston, cost $1,000. It is sc feet in
lencth 40 feet in diameter, and has a capacity
% 600 cubic feet. One thousand feet of oiled
silk were used in it's construction. The whole
weight, when prepared for its aerial voyage is
IT'S pounds and when fully inflated is capable
of lifting g. 900 pounds, requiring fifteen thousand
feet of gas to initiate it. When starting, two
ropes used to secure the tent in which it had
been placed became entangled with the balloon,
and for moment it was in a most critical con-
dtion, but it finally cleared itself and assembled -
The next day telegraph from a station on the
Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad announced the
safe descent at that place.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

A MAN at Norwich, Conn.,, on Thursday,
undertook to drown a little dog, by tying stone
to his neck and throwing him into the river, but
big dog, said to be relative, plunged into the
water and pulled little dog out. The experiment
was repeated the third time and given up and
will not be tried again till the big dog leaves
town.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

THE FORREST AND WILLIS CONTROVERSY. e
On Tuesday evening Mr.. Edwin Forrest presen-
ted to the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons, now sitting in New York, through
Worshipful Master r. D Holmes, check for
$500, for the use and benefit of the widows and
orphans of Free Masons, the same being the
amount of a verdict recovered by Mr.. Forrest
against Mr. n P. Willis, in an action for libel.
The donation was accompanied by aletter from
Mr. Forrest, stating that he did not bring the
suit for the purpose Of recovering pecuniary, but
for the vindication of his character, and he there
fore willingly devoted the amount of the verdict
to this noble charity.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

A BRAVE Act AND GENEROUS REWARD
A son of Mr. Edward Reed Of this city, fell
from wharf a few days since, and was about
sinking under ship, when a truckman named
Richard Dyer jumped in, and by the greatest
exertion succeeded in rescuing the boy. The
father of the lad presented the truckman a suit
of clothes worth 500. A moments delay or
hesitation on the part Mr.. Dyer would have
cost the boy his life Boston Atlas.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

A PIXIES PEAKER's EXPERIENCE of the
editors ofthe Chicago Qn) Tribune, who has
been off with the miners, writes that he has
waded the Platte hundred times, has shot
buffalo, witnessed a lynching and several MUIR
ders, and been delegate to Convention to form
a Constitution for new State.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

BATTLE WITH THE CAMANcHEs-FoRTY FIVE
KILLED. ST.. Louis, JUNE IA special des-
patch from independence to the Republican saws
that party of United States soldiers surprised
about eighty lodges of Camanches, near Pawnee
Rock and killed twenty-five men and twenty
women.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

HEALTHY.-There is man in Dover, Del.
named Caleb Beddell, aged seventy seven years,
who, every work day, walks one and half miles
in the country, and cuts and cords his one cord
Of wood as his ordinary days work
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

BISHOP POTTER Of Pennsylvania, recently Off
ciated at religious services, held at the residence
ofthe American Legation at Romes Rev. Mr..
Leacock, of Mobile, Alabama, and Rev. Mr..
Clements, of Trenton, New Jersey, assisting.
The Bishop administered the rite Denomination
to five persons, among whom was young En-
glsh nobleman, the Duke Of st. Albans. This
was the first time an American Bishop ever adj
ministered confirmation in Rome.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

A WOMAN named Mary E. Jones, eighteen
years of age, abandoned her child, three months
old, in the woods near Haverhill, Massachusetts,,
and left it to perish on the ground. She had
been deserted by her husband. The body of the
child was found in much decayed condition,
the skull being as bare as though it had been
bleached by the sun and rain for years. The
woman says the act was perpetrated because she
could not endure the thought Of having her child
live, liable to become degraded and miserable
being like herself A coroner's inquest was held
on the body, and the woman was arrested.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

CHARLESTON, S. c., June 12.-The steamship
Isable from Havana, on the 10th inst, arrived
at this port to day.
The remains of the late Mr. Robertson, fomer
United States consul, have been forwarded to
Philadelphia by the bark Hamilton, which sailed
on the 9Th inst
The bark Ardcnns was daily expected to arrive
on the Cuban coast with cargo of Africans
The ship Live Yankee arrived on the I'd inst,
at Havana, eighty days from Macao with 100
Asiatics. There had been but few deaths on the
passage
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

LEAvENwoRTH JUNE l3-The express from
Denver City has arrived, having been seven days
on. the route. 1t brings 81, 400 in gold dust -
The accounts from the mines continue to be
favorable, and the practicabity Of the mines is
not considered to be established.
The first supply trains had arrived out and
the provisions command good prices and ready
sales
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

The greatest Tight Rope Performer in America.
T. KING.
The renowned California Vaulter
SAM LONG,
The great Clown of the South, and the most
original of Comic Singers
PAINTER & DURAND,
The two splendid American gymnasts, in all
their tremendous muscular feats.
Mast. CHESTER, RANDOLPH & SMITH,
From the Ottignon Gymnastic Institute, n T.
Doors open at 2 and pm.
Admission, 25 Gents.
FREEEXHIBITION
Immediately before opening the doors for the
afternoon performances.
Signorina VOLANTE & Sig. BAROTI,
The famous italian Eronauts, will make a grand
ascension on the Wsre, from the ground to the
top of the Circus flagstaff, starting from oppo-
site sides, meeting at the top, and passing each
other on their return, distance of 800 feet.
June Is, 80 1t.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

A FROG IN THE STOMACH THREE YEARs.-A
son Of Mr.. Charles Davis, residing in Gould's
court, leading from Montgomery, near Light
street, has caused the family great uneasness for
three years past, in consequence of his being sub
ject at times, for hours together, to spasms and
terrible fits. Physicians were consulted, but all
their Investigations failed to reveal the CAUSES
that produced the malady. Yesterday after
noon, about three O'Clock, when entering the
house, the lad was seized with the symptoms of
his malady, and in fit of retching threw up
upon the floor live frog, about two inches in
length. The frog hoped gaily about the floor
until secured by the family Instant relief was
experienced by the lad. Baltimore San.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-06-16

SINGULAR FREAK OF LIGHTINING--A MAN
KILLED In BEb.-A terrific thunder storm yisi-
ted London, Canada West on the night of the
I'd instant during which youth named William
Peddie was killed by the electric fluid while in
bed. An examination ofthe body showed that
the electric fluid strhck the leg just above the
right ancle traversed the body, and entered the
head about the region of the ear, and apparently
passed across the brain to the ear. Noexpression
of suffering could be discovered in the face of
the unfortunate youth, and there can be no doubt
that his death was instantaneous. What makes
the matter more extraordinary is that no mark
of the lightning can be found round the bed or
on it. No one was aware that the house had
been struck
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08
Cincinnati Market.
FRIDAY, March 4.

FRIDAY, March 4.
FLoUR-Tbo speculative demand continues active,
and prices again higher. The Sales reach $500
bbls, at sJs5@6 for superfne the spot, and
s696.15 for April delivery, chiefly tho former rate.
RovIsIoSs--Nothing done In Mess Pork, and prices
nominal. Bulk Meats were offered easler
TERMS which led to the sale OF 1925. 600 lbs. at and
exc for Shoulders and Sides and so OC0 lbs sides ut
81 c, delivered ApiilIst.
Nothing done in Bacon, and prices must be quoted
nominal. Shoulders could have been bought at &c,
and Sides at DC. Lard dull; the only sale was l5C
bbls at II3<.
GRocERiEs-Sugar dull, and prices in the large
way, nominal. Nothing done in Molasses. II Is
nominal at 35G37c.
WHARF.-THE demand continues brisk, and the
market is buoyant, and the finer grades have ad-
vanced 293c per bush; good white, at Sl.4O, red a
SI.2s.
CoRN-The market is quiet and unchanged. W.
continue to quote fair mixed at 80.
BARLEy-1he market is very dull, with liberal re
ceipts, and but limited demand We quote prim
fall at 7s;s7sc.
RYE-Thc demand Is fair, and prices steady at 95c
OATs--A fair demand at 62aG3c for lots arrival
SEED-Clovcris is steady, aud prices unchanged
Sales, 75 brls at s625 for prime, ana s6l5962O 70
fair.
BUTTER-Prnc fresh roll is scarce, and In deman
at 22GD23c. We quote good roll at ls920c, and fai
at I56pI7c.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08

DR.. RoBACK's Suct Ess.-We have always been in
cincd to receive with doubt the accounts OF wonder
full in desperate eases, with which the propric-
tors of patent medicines accustomed to garnish
their ertsements, but the effects produccdby the
Scandinavian Rcmr dies of this distinguished Swede
are so notorious and amply verified by direct per-
sonal testimony to put doubt AMI suspicion out Of
the question. The cures, reported by the patients
themselves, comprehend nervous complaints, dys-
pepsa, bilious disorders, fits, rheumatism, ard al
most every species OF disease affecting the stomach,
the skin, and the organs of respiration Under these
circumstances we can have no objection in giving
such important facts publicity in our columns. Ham
let says, ''There is in heaven and earth than is
dreamed of in your philosophy" and every day con-
vnces us that the science of medicine is not the
elusive property of "the faculty" DR.. Roback has
acquired fame and fortune by his successful treat
ment of disease, and his Blood Purifier and Blood
Pills are in general demand. See Adv. 5.1m.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08
MUSICAL CONVENllON.

The Pomeroy Musical Association, have
engaged tlre sefvicesof Prof q. b Hitch
cock, to hold Musical Convention in
Pomeroy, commencing Tuesday, March
18th, and continuing four days, three ses-
sions each day, the whole 10 conclude with
a Grand Concert.
The object of this Convention is the ad-
vancement of singers IL Musical knowl-
edge, by the study and practice ofditierenl
styles of composition, and by Lectures and
criticisms. Teachers, Chors and all
singers may be greatly benefited by the
exercises of this CONVENTION.
"Concert Mnsic"-C Chornses, Anthems,
Quartetts, Glees, Solos and the Cantaita o.
Esther.
AL persons who are interested in music
and its cultivation, are cordially invited t
attend. Clergymen and Editors are invl
ted to attend, free of charge.
Tickets to the whole course, rs cts
| By ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08
A Man Hanging Himself to n
Corpse.

AT late hour last night, we learned the
following details of most singular affair,
which occurred near Cumminsville, some
four or five miles from this city, on Satur-
day night. Ir appears that per on.
whose name was not given us, entered the
burying ground at that place. and removed
a dead body from "A grave. which he placed
in sack. In making his exit from the
yard, it was necessary to scale high
board fence, which the Tesurrectionist
evidently found difficulty in accomplish
ing with the burden with which he was
encumbered. In order, therefore, to gain
free use of his hands and arms, he placed
the cord attached to the mouth of the sack
around his shoulders, and climbed to the
top Of the fence, when he must have fallen
off, leaving the corpse on the opposite side
The result was, that the cord was drawn
up around his neck, and he was found deaC
yesterday morning. having been chokec
to death Ly the aeeigM Of tie corpse on III,
opposite side Of the fence!
The story seems an incredible one. bu
we are Informed that, startling as it is, j
is nevertheless true.-Cin Gar.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMED Y
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
CcIebTated Female Pills.

PROTECTED BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
Prepared from prescription of SirJ. Clarke, NJ. d.,
Physician Extraordinary TO the Queen.
Thisinvaluuble medicine is unfailing in the of
all those painful and diseases to which the
female constitution is subject. 1t moderates all cx-
cess md removes all ctons, and speedy cure
may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited. 1t will, in short time, bring
Oh the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Govern
ment Stamp of Great Britain, TO prevent counterfeit.
CAUTION.
These pills should not be taken by females during
the FIRST THREE MONTHS pregnancy, they are
sure to bring Miscarriage, but any other time they
are safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pain
in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue slight eXertion
PaIptution Heart, Hy stercs and Whites, these
Pills will effect cure when all other means hay g
fail ed and althougha powerful remedy, do not con-
tain iron, calomel, untimony, anything hurtfu OF
the constitution.
Full directions accompany each package.
sole agent for the United States and Canada,
JOB MOSES,
(Late L. c. Baldwin 81 Co.,) Rochester, n. Y.
N. B.--Sl GO and postage stamps enclosed to al
authorized Agent, will insure bottle of the Pills by
return mail
For sale by d. Reed, Pomeroy, O.; J. d. Park, and
SURE, EcsteiuG Gs Co,Clncinnati, S2lyIt
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08

EgTom Woods, Of the "Ohio Pat
riot" still persists in getting off killing
articles on the Legislature. Shouldn't
wonder il he'd like to fill seat in the
next Assembly himself. The following is
his last:
The WAITING ASSEMBLY The Legis-
laure is wsiting now for the report OF the
Investigating Committee. If we were an
artist we wou!d get up a wood cut of that
Waiting Assembly" 1t would be full,
of cigar boxes and whisky hotties, and Sc
duc;ion bills, and code tinkerings and
marked cards, and men travelling on their
nerves--IulIy illustrating all the important
acts of the session up to the point where
they commenced waiting"
They want the report of the committee
so as to show that Gibson stole the money
and get votes for Democracy mex fall OF
that ground. We suppose it never oc
ours to them that the people think they
are stealing about as last as either Bre-lil
or Gibson did, and that for every vote they
will make Democracy in the best aspec' o
the report, they will lose it a hundred ant
more.
We are provoked at the Legislature 70
trdlng with the party, ana we are SUI
more provoked for them to think--as they
undoubtedly do--that they are foolin;
anybody. The people know all about it
Several papers in the State, attempting t.
defend the Legislature, profess great con
fihence in the wisdom and integrity of IT,
members, and say that is enough. 1t ma.
be enough for Editors and Politicians, bu
confidence does not satisfy tax payers
They want puid pro QwD for their none
and act confidence in their employees
The flare up on confidence like Jack FaI
staff did on the svcuii1y demanded for hi
new suit of velvet. A confidence Legisla
ture, truly. They would inspire a goo
deal more confidence in their integrity,
they would show liltle OF it by keepin
their promises, and puttingan end to the
r labors. .-....--...,--.. ..... .s...
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08

The Overland mail which arrived in St.
Louis on Wednesday night. brings the
intelligence that about the first of last
month, band of Apaches entered the
village of San Elizario at night, and stole q
number of horses and mules. Pursuit
was made by a detachment of mounted
rifles, Lieut. Lazelle, of the 9th Infantry,
from Fort Bliss, and some volunteers from
San Elizario. The Apaches were traced
TO Dog Canon, some 100 miles, were they
had made stand. Here they were en-
gagged by the troops, about 22 in number.
The Apaches had the advantage of stua-
ZION, and besides probably numbered ten
TO one of their pursuers. The conse-
quence was, that the troops fell back, after
a hard fought engagement, in which they
lost three men, Sergeant aud two soldiers
killed, and six wounded. together with
Lieut.. Lazelle, who received 81 wound in
the lungs which it WAS supposed he would
not survive. The troops had returned to
Ft. Bliss. The Apaches Lost, il was sup
posed. twelve or fifteen.
At GAINESVILLE. Texas. onti,e 2eth, there
was some excitement in consequence ol
the murder, by Camanches. of lad be-
longing in that neighborhood. a public
meeting was held, with view Of raising
men to go in pursuit of the Camauches.
who.it was believed, could be Identified.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08

LE The Treasurer of State, being re-
quired by resolution of the House of
Representatives Of Ohio. to make a repori
to that body of the workings Of the Sub
Treasury law, sent to the various county
Treasurer y of the Stale, the following ques-
tons, requiring that they should be an
swered and returned. The annexed que>-
tions are the ones referred to, which were
responded to in the following manner, in
the first return made:
1. What proportion of the taxes oI
1858 have you required to be paid in
coin?
Ans. Not auy-knew could no: get it,
suppose | should have refused it had il
been offered.
g What proportion in the specie pay
ing Banks OF Ohio?
Ans. No specified amount-received
how ever, all Of that kind which was offered
3. What proport on in the notes of The
specie paying Banks of other States?
Ans. Entirely discretionary with thu
tax payers-glad to get anything that rep
resented money-have no idea Of tn
amount.
4. Did you adhere to these require
ments?
Ans. did strictly, in every particular
:. What amount of the taxes were ii
coin?
Ans. None, except change, and no
much of that.
6. What proportion does it bear to tn
whole amount collected by you?
Ans AS one cent 10 a thousand dollars
near as | can Judge.
7. What amount have you paid out i
coin?
Ans. Just enough to make even dollar
when orders were over, and enough to pa
them when they were less, and no more
Il 8. What amount of coin had you o
hand on the 10Th January, 1859?
Ans. About thirty five dollars, as nea
as can tell. .. .--..--.--- .,..,.-..
Very respectfully yours.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-08
G0 MN uitatr0 .
For the Telegraph.
RAc1nE, o., March 2, 1858.

mr.. Editor:--On the evening of March
lst, there was a large gathering of the
citizens Of Racine at the M. e. Church, to
witness the Exhibition of the High School.
and assure you none were disappointed.
as it was"a feast Of reason and flow of
soul' to the delighted audience.
The Principal, J. L. Becker, and his
Assistants, ]. NJ. -Goodspeed and Miss r.
E. Ellis, did themselves great credit in the
good sense and correct taste manifested in
the entire arrangement of the exhibition.
The moral influence throughout was ex-
cellent, the essays were well written, and
the speaking highly creditable. Where all
did 80 we'll it were invidious to discrimi-
nate; but 1 cannot refrain from expressing
my qualification in listening TO the 6rs'
oration by II. L. Sibley. whose speaking
manifested maturity of thought and sound
ness of sentiment on the various topics
discussed, that promise we'll for his future
Also, will be excused adyertiDg to th'
essay Of Mr.. ]. M. Goodspeed, on lh'
Development of Man." as ably writer
and well delivered. Twelve young ladies
dressed in white, with pink colored scarfs
bearing appropriate regalias, representing
twelve Christian graces-Religion, Faith
Hope, Charity, Meekness, Neatness, Sin
cerity, Peace, Prudence, Modesty, Justic
} and Patience, presided over by Miss A
A. Middleswart, with the matronly deport
ment of mother, as she called up tn
4 respective representatives Of the above
: named graces each responded eloquent
/ and poetically to the call.
, But have not time to particularze. =
a The grave were edited and made to smile
G the Christian reioiced that innocent amuse
It merits could be found for youth, ard th
D be'hoys confessed there was ''lots of fun,
~ while all could perceive that it was mil
!, gled with instruction.
II The Exhibition was but half complete
II at 10 O'Clock, and an adjournment the
took place till this evening, to comPle'
J. the programme.
i No one can doubt the propriety of prs
/ viding such amusements for the yout!
l. thus guiding and instructing them, rath'
). than yielding to their own oft misgulde
,. selections d sports and pleasures. z
}, least, 50 it imi Iessed my mind; and vii
y regret l am compelled to leave before Il
70 conclusion Of the Exhibition this evenin
!" i. AS passing stranger. unsolicited.
e. write you. j: L.-R10tA GoNp.
MT. VERNON, o.