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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

The above is the title of q new work which
we have just received from /. b. Peterson &
Bro. Publishers There is something connected
with the publishing of the above work which is
undoubtedly extraordinary; the whole book
having set up in Type, and afterwards Stereo-
typed, over three tons of paper made by the well
known paper house of Charles Magarge & Co,
to print it on, and Printed and Bound ready
for sale in less than Forty eight hours from the
time the advanced sheets were put in publishers
hands. No work of this shape and size has ever
been gotten out in such short space of time in
this country before. AS to the merits of the
work we will say that it is by Fredrika Bremen,
the acknowledged gifted Authoress, and transla-
ted by Mary Hewitt. We here give what the
London Daily Neacs says:
"Miss Bremer's reputation as novelist has
long since been established in England Most
people remember with pleasure her graphic por-
traiture of Swedish life and will readily acknow-
ledge her genius, whether displayed in minute
delineations of damestic manners, vivid and pic
turesque, descriptions of scenery, quiet humor,
or Poetic eloqdence. The acknowledged genius
and earnestness of the writer entitle her to the
respect of ALL 1t only remains to add that Mrs.
Howitt's translation is executed with her usual
grace and skill.
On receipt of the price ($1, 25,) to the publish
ers T. B. Peterson & Bro No 306 Chestnut
ST., Phila, they will send ahandsome bound vol
ume, free of postage, to any address.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
Hunterdon Co. Items.

A sad catastrophe occurred at Oak Grove in
this county, a few days since. A young man.
named Samuel Nailor, about 20 years of age
was preparing to go to work in the saw mill at
that place, when he accidentally fell through the
foor and catching his leg, his body was thrown
to one side with such violence as to iniure him
severely. At first it was thought he was nearly
killed by the fall, but subsequent examination
proved that he had received no bodily injury
except severe fracture of his leg.
The Brigade Board of Hunterdon county will
meet at the House of Geo. F. Crater, in Elem
ngton' on Tuesday, the 22d inst All commits
toned officers and members of Companies through
ont the county are invited to be present in full
uniform Brig. Gen. Lillp, Chairman of the
Board, requests a full attendance, as there is
business Of much Importance before the board
and Military of the county.
During the severe gale of wind on Wednesday
night oflast week, the frame of house which
had just been erected on Bonnell street, belong,
ing to George Kramer, was blown down.
Republican.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
M. E, Tract Society.

The Anniversary of the Parent Tract Society
of the NJ E. Church was held on Monday even
ing in the Central Church which was thoronged
to excess some time before the hour for com
mencing the exercises. Bishop Scott presided
and after Introductory exercises conducted by
Rev. Weeley Kenney of Philadelphia, formerly
pastor of the Church, )extracts from the annual
report were read by Rev. DR.. Flory, Of New
York, the Corresponding Secretary.
The receipts during the year through auxilia-
ries were SIS, 14S: the amount of printing, in
Guiding tracts, and the monthly paper Good
News" was 9,144, 100 pages. The Society has
both domestic and foreieign field. In the
latter is included France, China, India, and
Germany-in each of which countries the work is
encouraging. 1t is hoped to have revival in
India among the British Army, and tracts are
sent forward for that purpose, and.in China all is
effected that could be expected. In Germany,
however there is more success, and the Agent,
Rev. Mr.. jacob, converted German gives
most encouraging reports.
fined to auxiliaries One thousand copies OF
the Good News" are circulated monthly on
the California steamers, and have produced
many conversions. Every vessel leaving New
York is supplied with tracts prison and hos
pitfalls are supplied, and all haunts of the deprav-
ed visited One society reports 304 conversions,
and others encouraging results have been ascer-
tanned. This however may only be regarded as
the seed time-the harvest being yet to come.
Interesting addresses were delivered by Blsh-
op James, Rev. DR.. True, Rev. Messrs Del
lass and Manship.
The exercises were interpreted with music
by the choir, and after a large collection, the
audience were dismissed at a late hour-Aeto-
ark Sentinel.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

The .Presbytery Of New Brunswick has de-
cided that session has no constitutional author
ity to withhold letters of dismission and recon-
mendation from members of the church over
which it presides, for refusing or neglecting to
contribute to its pecuniary support, and to-
wards the benevolent objects which the church
has engaged in for the spread of the gospel, but
unless they are prevented by indulgence from Sc
doing, may state such fact on the letters.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
Washington's Birthday.

Next Tuesday, the anniversary of the birth
day of the immortal Washington is to be cele-
brated throughout the country, generally, with
more than ordinary eclat Entertainments o.
every description, under the auspices of the
Mount Vernon Association seem to be more gen
orally acknowledged by the principal part of the
citizens as the most legitimate manner of show
ing forth their patriotism, which is truly com
mendable We have heard of many proposed
celebrations in our vicinity, but know of nothing
contemplated in this place
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
The Fall of Hayti.

The empire builded up and for some time un-
der the immediate sway of Faustin the First, has
forever sunk. Advices from that country con-
firm the statement of the success of Gefrard
who has put to fight the sable Soulouque, and
been received with great demonstrations of en-
tbusiasm, by the natives. Soulouque has ar
rived at Kingston, where he has on bis side all
the natives, who actually throng his way, it being
impossible for him to show himself without the
presence of an armed police force to keep the
crowd at proper distance He with his usual
sagacity and acuteness has all his treasures with
him the fruits of his domineering, harsh spirit,
which has crushed and blighted the prospects OF
this gem in the gulf His empire as all know
was once one of great Importance, but now all
the affairs are sadly changed For long while
a spirit of rebellion had been lowering over the
throne gained by stratagem and held by cruelty
and blood shedding. The spirit OF retaliation
has been manifested and now he in turn has been
placed in exile by the few noble spirits, whose
fortunes and whose persons were only snort
time 400 cast adrift The affairs in the govern
ment of Hayti, will now take different course,
with GeHrard at its head no one doubts the ia
vorable prospect of grand renewal in the COM
mercal relations of that fertile Island with other
nations which for some time have been stag
mated by the sway of Soulouque,s Not many
wears ago, the commercial relations of the UNI
ted States with Hayti, were looked upon as
highly important, it being next to Cuba, the
richest and wealthiest Island in the gulf, and
now is it NOT Ofgreat interest to us that things
have thus been changed Geffrard, now the
Emperor Of Hayti, is from all accounts fully cal
cuated equal for the position he has taken, being
well informed in diplomatic affairs, wise, saga
cious, and well versed in military matters, in
fact well qualified to retrieve the lost fortunes
Of this fallen empire. We expect the next news
of the hunted Emperor and his sable companions,
will be Of their enjoying themselves in sunny
France, where it is said he has large treasures
safely deposited.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
How to Bake Doughnuts.

An exchange tells how to bake doughnuts
that will not be greasy. It says: Everybody
and his wife-and particularly his little folks
owe the good old fashion doughnuts, or " nut
cakes" or crullers," or whatever name you call
them. But many persons are troubled with
weak Digestion" (dyspepsia,) and the large
amount of lard or grease absorbed by the said
doughnuts does not always set well, but pro-
duces " rising in the stomach" When this is
the case try the following invention: The dough-
nuts being prepared as usual, just before INNER
sing them into the hot fat, plump them into a
well beaten egg This will give thin coating of
albumen, which keeps out the grease efectually
Furthermore this coating retains the moisture,
and keeps them in good condition much long
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

OPIUM EATING IN THE UNITED STATES
One of the most curious facts recently revealed
by the publication of custom house tables, is that
there was imported into this country, last year,
three hundred thousand pounds of opium. OF
this amount it is estimated from reliable data,
that not more than one tenth is used for medical
purposes. The habit of eating opium is known
to be spreading rapidly among lawyers doctors,
clergymen and literary men, and enormous guam
titles are used by the manufacturers of tdose poi
sonous liquids, which arc dealt out in drinks in
the saloons and groggeries that infest every city
and village in the country.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

The steamer Washington, from New York
for San Francisco, via Aspinwall, had put into
Kingston for COAL on the 25th ult. She land
ed fifteen passengers at Greytown.
Stephen Elwell, aged IS, the oldest of the
Light house tribe" of Indians, died at Winstead
Conn on Monday. The tribe resides in four
huts, and is miserable remnant of the once pow
erful Narragansetts
JUDGE Douglas has been invited by some of
the leading Democrats of New Hampshire and
Connecticut to visit those States and make poll
tical speeches.
Five things are useless when they are not &C.
companied each with another thing; advice with
out efect-riches without economy-science
without good manners-al msgiying to improper
objects, or without pure intention; and life
without health.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

The general news of the past few weeks are of
an important character, alike to the private as
well as the public circle, in fact the whole coun-
try will be in a great manner affected by the oc-
.eurrences, which are mostly looked upon in
private view.
The right arm of American literature has fall
en-, one of the pillars of our great literary insti
tuition has crumbled, but, the place where
Prescott stood is forever halowed and the vac
um occasioned by his death will forever remain
On the night of Friday, Jan. 28th, the death Of
VIM H. Prescott occurred. Perhaps few facts
in regard to the life of this important parsonage
will prove interesting. He was born at Salem,
Mass, in 1895 His ancestors were distinguish
cd for services rendered both to state and coun-
try. His grandfather, the famous Colonel Pres
colt, won for himself great honorS at the battle
of Bunker Hill His father was an eminent law
yer, who held likewise many important Offices in
the service OF the State of Massachusetts. VIM.
II. Prescott graduated at Harvard, when he was
nineteen years of age, and was intended for the
bar, but unhapily he was deprived of his sight
in one eye, just at the close of his collegiate course
by crumb of bread which was thrown at him
by student This circumstance led him TO de-
vote his life to letters He now devoted him
self to close study, which brought disease to
his other eye, thus depriving him of sight almost
entirely. Henow employed his talents by means
OF other mems sight and brought forth the fol-
lowing works: In 1887 the History of Ferdi-
nand and Isabella" In 1843 the History OF
the Conquest of Mexico" In l847 the His
tory OF the Conquest of Peru" The next
great work which he leaves incomplete is en-
titled The reign Of Phileys, the second Of
Spain" These works were written by means Of
an ingenious continuance which is styled his
writing case" Mr.. Prescott leaves family
of widow and three children. Truly the
world will feel the loss of this eminent scholar
Another interesting item cleaned from the
general news, is the admission of Oregon as
state into the embrace of our glorious confeder
acy, situated on the shores of the Pacific, enjoy
ing an exuberant climate and fertile soil. fill
ed with noble spirits we hail with joy the bond
Of sisterhood which now binds us together as one
We now number thirty three states, with the fin,
open prospect Of more being united with us err
long, and five Territories We welcome Ore
gon as another star in our bright galaxy, whicl
ere long will be changed to one bright particu
lar" for mstter Of convenience.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

~ We have received PetersonS Complete
Coin Book, being supplementary number to
Peterson's Counterfeit Detector and Bank Note
List; F." and given gratis, as a premium to all
persons, who are one year in advance to the
"monthly edition of the Detector", containing
perfect facsimile impressions of all the various
Gold, Silver, and other Metallic coins, drought
out the world with the United States mint value
of each coin, under it, together with a complete
index; alphabetically arranged Of the coins of
each and every nation by which any person
can Immediately find any information Remem
Der it is said by T. B. Peterson & Brothers, No
SOB Chestnut ST., Phila, who on the receipst of
81, 90 will forward per mail one copy, one year
of the monthly edition of the Detector, and a
copy of the Coin Book gratis.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
"Our Band"

Undergraduates concerning the likelihood OF
our being entertained once more by our band,
have been forwarded US, and we take this OPP
portunity of asking the members whether we are
to have another occasion Of listening to some
more "soul stirring" music We do not hold to
the argument that we are under obligations to
support our musical institution, unless they
seem disposed to crafty us in our way likewise.
We consider that they owe us something, and
we will gladly receive notice Of the approach
ing entertainment
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

The shipments of coal South over the Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western and Central
New Jersey Railroads to Elizabethport, for the
week ending February 9Th, amounted to 8,l69
tons. No report for the corresponding week
last year. The increase since the first of Janu-
ary reaches 42,26S tons. At this rate the trade
over these roads will reach nearly million of
tons the present year, nearly one hundred per
cent. more than during the year just closed
This is certainly very encouraging aspect OF
the trade of 1859.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

A "iquor law" has passed the Indiana
House, fixing licenses at from $50 to 81, 900, at
the discretion of the county commissioners as
sessing fine not less than SIS nor more than
$50, for every instance of selling without license
prohibiting selling on the Sabbath, on any State,
county, township or municipal election day,
where the same may be held prohibiting the
selling to persons in the habit of being intoxi-
Gated, or to minors, under heavy penalties, with
other stringent features
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

STRANGE Acc1DENr.-On Saturday week,
two young men, named james Talbot and Now
ry Barnes, of East Putnam, Connecticut, went
out on trip. On reaching a small stream where
there was trap set for minks, Talbot held both
guns, while Mowry adjusted the trap, which was
a little way distant. BY some means, one of
the gunsfen against the other, dischargingit. The
contents entered Talbot's throat just below the
right ear, severing the jugular vein and caus-
ing instant death. He was the son of Mr..
Lideus Talbot.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

SINGULAR SToRY.-A German named Krause
residing in New Haven, Connecticut, tells the
singular story, that while passing through one
of the streets very early on Monday morning a
man before him picked up paper package which
proved to be broken, and out of which gold coins
scattered plentifully on the snow. Herushed for
ward and they both gathered up the gold, the
stranger getting the greater portion, and Krause
about $3.50, mostly in 81 and So. so pieces, which
he has shown to his fellow workmen
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

AS slight indication of the revival of the iron
business, it is said that the Cameron Furnace at
Middletown is to be put in blast shortly, and the
works of Messrs Wood and Sterling, at the
same place, will commence operations early in
March The extensive Iron Works of Reeves,
Abbott & Co., at Safe Harbor, have again CON-
menced operations, and that village has assumed
its wonted lively appearance.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
Me1v q d { the &Week.

HORRIBLE AFFAIR-ATTEMPT TO ROB AND
MURDER A horrible affair occurred about 10
o'clock yesterday morning, at Hatboro', Bucks
county, which created the most intense excite
ment in the Fneighborhood /; and if the perpe-
traitors had been arrested. no doubt they would
have been summariy dealt with by the excited
popuface ofthat vicinity The facts connected
with the case as we have been informed, are
briefly these Mrs Gym thia Walton, the mother
of Mr.. Stephen Walton, who formerly kept a
grocery store in this city, and Miss Elizabeth
Walton, his sister, residing on farm near Hat
boro', were yesterday morning engaged in wash
ing, when two men, named John Scott and
Charles Scott, entered the house and assaulted
the two females with clubs.
They were knocked senseless upon the floor,
and left by the villains for dead, while they
proceeded to carry out their project of robbing
the building. Elizabeth, however, although
very severely wounded, managed to make her
egress from the house, and proceeded TO spot
short distance off where her brother wish some
farin-hands were engaged at work. During her
absence the robbers became alarmed and left the
premises before the men arrived. The wounds
of both the females are of very serious char
acter
Mrs Cynthia Waltan, who is an old lady of
eighty-seven years. had one Of her arms broken
and her head battered in an awful manner She
still remains in an insensble condition, and no
hopes are entertained of her recovery. Her
daughter, who is sixty years of age, was dread
fulls bruised about her head and arms, and 9TH
erwise severely, but it is supposed not DANCE
rously, injured. She fully recognised the per-
petrators of the outrage as persons belonging to
the neighborhood.
The alarm was promptly given and every eff
fort made to arrest the villains, but up to late
hour last night they had not been captured.
Several gentlemen arrived in this city last even
ing and notified the detective officers of the
affair, and prompt measures have been taken to
arrest the parties ifthey should arrive in this
city -Phala Press, Of Tuesday.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

A card, signed Michael Phelan, for John She
reiter, appeared in the papers, announcing that
billiard match between the parties to be played
at Detroit, on the 18th of April next, with two
umpires, chosen by the parties who shall choose
referee, whose decision shall be final The
match is to be for $4,000 a side, half forfeit,
$1,000 of which is now deposited in the hands
of Henry Cotton, to bind $500 more, to be de-
posted on or before March 23d
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

AT prayer meeting in Boston, Mass, on
Tuesday last, young man present appeared to
be deeply affected by the services, and addressing
venerable deacon, expressed himself as feeling
conscious of being uuder conviction The dea-
con took him to the door and began to give him
some pious counsel, when the scamp snatched
the old gentleman's watch and ran away He
was instantly pursued but succeeded in making
his escape
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

W On Thursday last Durham boat with
a cargo of whiskey, might have been seen on
its perilous voyage down the Delaware. No
doubt many an old waterman had his dropping
spirits revived at the sight, not of the -whiskey,
but of the craft, awakening within his breast
some pleasant thoughts, as he pictured to him
self the perlious and trying times of o life on
the river in days of yore
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The admission of
Oregon into the Union was celebrated last night
by large concourse of citizens, who, with the
full Marine band, serenaded the distinguished
friends of the measure, nearly all of whom deli
vered brief speeches eulogistic of the political
event.
The President was also seranaded, and in re-
Spouse to repeated calls appeared at the window
of the White House. He sincerely congratn-
lated them upon the advent of another sovereign
State into the glorious confederacy of Repub-
lies; State too, situated on the very shores of
the Pacific, favored with fine climate, and
exuberant soil and filed with tried and noble
Democrats. The elevation of General Lane,
who had proved himself a gallant soldier in war
and a true statesman in peace, was also fit SUBJ
ject for rejoicing. It was an honor he had fairly
deserved by his exertions to bring this new
State into the Union. Expansion was in future
the policy of our country towards alone feared
and opposed it. Thanking them for the honor
paid him, the President concluded by calling for
Yankee Doodle, which was performed by the
band.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
The Ice Crops.

In this neighborhood the ice crop has proved
failure, there being only one or two who have
had the good luck to have their houses filed
We have seen notices from different parts of the
country, where at this season of the year, the
whole quantity necessary for summer use IS usu-
ally housed, that unless more cold weather sets
in, they will be destitute of the cooling neces-
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17
Church Etiquette.

The habit of attending church on Sunday is
commendable The habits of entering churches
with slowness and reverence, of taking OIL the
hat in the vestibule, and Of closing the door soft
" and carefully, are not to be condemned. But
the habit of standing in the porch and ogHng the
ladies as they pass in and out, is by no means to
be commended, but deserves apprehension
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

fy- The business on the Bel Del. Rail
road is increasing greatly. The spring trade
ofcoal is about opening, and Judging from the
appearance of the different trains, all the other
branches have increased in similar proportion.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

THE SLAYER ANGELICA -SAvANNAH, FEB. L.
The Grand Jury have found true bills against
Selvas and Mares, consignees, and Captain Cab
ineras, with fitting up the bark Angelica for the
slave trade.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-17

FIRST MAN FOR THE PEAK !-On Wednesday
last man with hand-cart came pushing his
way through our town, and throgh snow storm,
on his was to the gold mines. The individual
was swede, and hailed from Leavenworth; his
spirits were buoyant, his courage indomitable,
and his expectations reasonable. BE viii sac
ceed.-Junction (Kansas) Sentinel