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That Cricket Match.

The cricket match between the bloods of Lam
bertville and Trenton which has been matter
of so much interest to our neighboTs across the
river for some time past, came off at the former
place, On the 4th instant, and resulted in Lam
bertville winning the match by fifteen runs. AS
we are uninitiated, we would like to know what
is meant by a run" We have knowledge of
some kinds Of runs but plead ignorance of the
one here mentioned. Will our kind contemporary
of the Press give us light uponethe subject p
Doylestoaon Democrat.
In answer to the question put forth by Broth
er Davis, which in our opinion, shows disposition
on his part to stop soldering and turn his atten-
ton to the noble game Of wicket defence, we say
in the language of Doesticks, that run means
propelling the corpus cirrus by means Of the pedal
extremeties from one pigeon coop to another, at
the distance of twenty two yards and return,
thereby keeping in circulation the blood. We
hope this will suffice, if not we will enclose next
week a copy of the q Crcketer's Manual
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Commentators About.

On Monday morning last, about II, A. NJ, a
respectfully looking woman, apparently about
twenty years of age, entered the Drug store of
DR.. Wetherill, in this place, in very much of a
hurry, and purchased bottle of cholera medi-
cine, and gave in payment for it S. bank note
on the Clinton Bank After the woman had
gone some time the Doctor began to mistrust
that all was not right, and, upon inquiry, found
that the bill was similar to those passed at
Frenchtown in such abundance on the Fourth
The woman was seen to start down the river
road, and as soon as possible, some of our citi-
zens started in pursuit Nothing has been
heard of her since, and it is supposed that she
has made safe eGlt. She is described as a
young woman of twenty years of age, rather
spreposessing in appearance, and wears dark
barege dress, and sun bonnet of the same ma
terial. The notes which are being passed are
said to have been engraved for a new banking
institution in Kansas, and altered to suit any
bank. They are bills calculated to catch the I'M
wary and will doubtless find good market in
this region unless great caution is exercised
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Sad Case of Drowning.

A most distressing case of drowning occurred on
the 1stinst. at Moores mill pond, in Hopewentsp.
a few miles from this place. A party of men, num-
bering about fourteen, were bathing. in the pond
and while the rest were dressing, one of the party
named Alexander Ross, ventured in alone He
could not swim and soon got into deep water =
His cries for help were of no avail until Jo-
seph Watkins the only swimmer in the party,
plunged in to rescue the drowning man. Ross
was under water at the time and Watkins dove
with the intention of bringing him up, but alas,
neither rose again to the surface. 1t is suppo-
sed they clinched under water and the swimmer
was unable to cope with the drowning man.
The scene occurred within ten feet of the shore
in the presence of about twelve spectators, all
of whom were waiting for Watkins to affect the
rescue. Watkins leaves wife and six children
to mourn his loss. Ross was ayoung unmarried
man of steady and Industrious habits The
bodies the unfortunate men were recovered on
the following morning.
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New Military Company.

A new military company is now being organ
lied at KintnerVille, Bucks County, Pa, headed
by Mr.. Matthias Lehnen and others. Captain
Larson is aiding them in their enterprise and
they now number thirty-fve men. They intend
in about amonth to have their uniform, which
is to be similar to that of Captain Larson's COM
pany, the Delaware Guards, blue coats, black
pants, orange trimming. regulation caps with
red, white and blue plumes. We would say to
our Pennsylvania friends, Capt. Larson is an ex-
cellent and experienced man in raising and drill
ing new military companies the proof of which
he has them all about here, and as yet has never
failed in the attempt.
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WaVerleys
T. B. Peterson & Brothers, of Philadelphia,
Pa, have surpassed themselves by commencing,
in weekly issues, the republication of Sir Wal
ter SCOTS novels, at the low cost of 25 cents a
number, or FIVE dollars for the complete set, COM
prising thirty two stories. We are very glad
to see so cheap an edition fnovels so much SUI
perior in their tone and morals-to say nothing
of their genius-to the watery trash that is
written, and read, we suppose, by foolish peo-
pie nowadays Better read the Waverley
novels and re-read them to the fftieth time, than
to waste time and spoil good taste over the blood
and thunder or yellow-covered sensation novels.
The Petersons' have thus far issued ten numbers,
containing each novel complete, viz Old Nor
tality, Woodstock Wayerley, Iyanhoe, Rob Roy,
Quentin Durward, Guy Mannering, Kenilworth,
The Abbott and The Antiquary; and we would
advise all our readers to send to the Messrs. Pc
oefsons for set of these popular and undving
WORKS of the great novelist. They are now is
sueo at the rate of one a week, and the whole
I"enty,slx volumes can be had free of postage,
Dy senolhg i've dollars to the publishers All
persons now have an opportunity here to secure
ms woras, winch has never before been offered,
ana when may never occur again. The present
chance should be taken advantage of by all
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Counterfeit.

The following is description ofthe counterfeit
bank note now being SO extensively circulated in
our county, and of which the detectors have no
record as yet s." The counterfeit differs entirely
from the genuine. The viginette is steam
boat On one end of the note is picture OF
Washington The word " the y is above !" Gin
ton Bank in the genuine note, while in the coun-
terfet it is in the same line, but in small letters,
and the counterfeit has the word :" five," in red
letters under the vignette. It is well done, and
the Detect ors have no description of it."
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Body Found.

The body of the son of Mr. Wesley johnson,
which was drowned in the canal at Bools Island,
on the 5th inst, was found on Saturday last, at
the Prallsville lock- having foated distance Of
four miles. This is the first instance we have
heard of any one being drowned from falling of
the dam at the head of the canal navigation, and
in order to prevent accidents, the company have
lately completed enclosing it with a fence, and
as seems strange this lad fell through one of the
apertures left open for the accommodation o.
persons wishing to go to the water.
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Runaway.

Runaway.
A horse attached to a wagon, the property
of Mr.. Peter G. Hoff, became frightened at the
top of the the wagon and ran away, although
Mr.. Hof, at the time, was on the ground with
the reins. In its progress down Bridge St., the
wagon came in contact with a guard post of the
canal bridge, the post being torn from its bed
and the wagon considerably damaged. The
horse escaped with slight injuries. Mr.. Hoff re-
ceived some slight cuts in being drawn along
with the frightened animal.
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600 ORIGINAL ENGRAYINGs
NOW ON HAND
AT
list Premium Harness Establishment

A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF LINEN HORSE COVERS,
IA made up in good style Also, lot of FLYNETTS,
both eolored and plain and fancy NECK CORDS match
Fancy Driving BRIDES &C., for sale CHEAP.
N. B. ALI kinds of HARNESS WORK and REP HIRING
executed with NEATNESS DURABILITY, and DIS
PATCH Give us call and see
SCHENCK & Co.
May 10Th, 1859. Nov. 4, 1859.-ly.
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Delaware Division Canal.

Delaware Division Canal.
The following are the receipts Of the Della
ware Division Canal Company for the week and
season as compared with the receipts of the
corresponding time last year:
Total to June 25, 1852 $70,590 Sc
Week ending July 2, 1859, $5,521 7G
s76, liz 81
Total to June 90, 1858 $64,479 80
Week ending July g. 1858, 6,243 sc
$7o,723 eS
Increase, 1859, $50 "a
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Excursion.

The Delaware Guards. of Sergeantsville, Capt
Larson, have under consideration an excursion
to Easton and Allentown during the coming
fall. They have recently procured a new and
neat uniform, in which they paraded short time
since for the first time. They will have the Min
ME muskets with Maynard primers to use at
in target practice Wewish them an abundance
of pleasure in their trip expecting to hear that
they astonished the natives by their military
bearing and department.
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Very Fine.

You don't need any animal to draw those mag
nifcent vehicles manufactured by Bloom, in
York ST., for they go themselves. Our friend
says he can, and all who have tried him do not
doubt his word, build carriage as good, sub
stantial and as neat and light as any other manu-
facturer in this section of country. Give him a
call by all means.
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Promotion.

Promotion.
Capt. G. Fl. Larson has been appointed and
ofthe 4th Division of N j. Militia, comprising the
counties of Hunterdon, Warren, Sussex, Somer-
set His rank will be that of Major The mill
tary of this Division are making great improve
ment, and can already bring into the field quite
an army of disciplined men.
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Building Association.

The seventh regular monthly meeting Of the
Directors of the Lambertvile Building and Loan
Association wos held at Union Hall, on Satur-
day last. Installments were paid in and two
loans of 5000 each were sold at premiums of
twenty-three dollars each.
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Accident.

We learn from the Clinton Times that Mr..
John A. Apgar of Lebanon, met with an accident
on Monday last. while at work in his barrack,
storing away grain. He was in the act ofrais-
ing the top and had just taken out the bolt, when
it slipped down, striking him on the back of the
head injuring him seriously, but it is hoped will
not prove fatal.
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Ripe Old Age.

Ripe Old Age
James White, of Gwynedd township the OIL
dest man in Montgomery county, was buried in
Gwynedd Friends Meeting battle-ground, on
the I'd instant. He died on Tuesday, at the
advanced age of 104 years.
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TOO MANY COOKS"
SPOIL THE BROTH

As the antiquaed and homey fashion of going bareooted
has, in great measure passed away, and the ase and
comfort of the present generation requires fitting
some looking and long lasting '1 for the feet IT. COOK,
my own Hook protesting to understand from beginning
to ed the business of providing for the comfort Of the feet
beg leave to that located in the shop
lately occupied by Mr. ]. A. sCIERMERHoRN, on
Bridge Street, LonbertullIe, N. j.,
fully equipped &c. planted al in hand and the ends
ready meet for the accommodation of all from first TO last
whomay desire my services wishit distinctly undeEstood
that in to chap of the trade the Of skill
TO THE LADIES present my compliments and oher my
services assuring them that my best abilities SHALL be put
forth gratify their wishes their whims LADIES
AND CHILDRENa B0eTSs Shoes AND CATERS, will
be made at the shortest notice. in the neaest sye the
bestmaterial and warranted to fit. ToTHE GENTLEMEN
simply repeat the with the expression of desire for
an opportunity to be put to the test the article
boots by those who have notyet avaled themselves my
services in that line To all say my material is not as
good my work notas neat and substantial my prices
low Others, ask not your patronage IF up
the standard or excel little, think can your favors
viii be thankfully received, by your humble servant
ssv JOHN H. COOK.
April 81, 1859 IT,
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
New Military Company.

We are informed that the citizens OF New Ne,
Hampton, n j., are about forming, a Mil
tary company, at that place. Ihey nave III. !v
material for good company, and men VINO WIN
make competent officers
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Cricket Match.

Cricket Match.
The following is the score Of game played on
July 9th, at Frenchtown, between the Married
and Single members of the Club at that place.
1t resulted in the discontinue of the Single men
by the amount of 38 runs.
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Farmers, Read This.
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THE GENESEE FARMER.


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June 16, 1859.
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HE subscriber having received the agency for WILCOX
4 q GIBS 4 CHATTERTON'S SEWING MACHINES.
is prepared to furnish the any person who may be
DESTROYS obtaining at the manufacturers prices with
full instructions to operate them samples which may be
at his residence and would invite all to call and ex
anime the machines and their work is prepared
furnish the WHEELER & WILSON, LADD, WEBSTER &
prefer them.
j A. PITTENGER.
April %, 1859. if.
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Tailoring Tailoring Tailoring.

YENHE subscriber this method of informing his
Il friends and public in general, that he continues the
TAIL ORING BUSINESS
at his usual place, next door to
CoryeI's Hall, IN Main Street,
where he is prepared all kinds Of work in his line
CHEAP, GOOD and as SUBSTANTIAL, as any other
establishment in the place. GOODS of all kinds furnished
at short notice. and made up shonaby and substantially
and warranted to fit Strict attention paid to cutting out
work for Others to make and warranted to fit made up
right We feel grateful to patrons for the
liberal patronage bestowed already and hope by strict
tenton to my business to merit and receive share in the
future.
Lambertville, June %, 1859. WILLIAM DEAN.
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prepared to execute any and all kinds of Jobs that
may be favored with
All work done promptly, nestly, and at City prices.
Particular attention paid to Colored and Bronze Work.
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M0RE New Goods just arrived, at
IM BENNETT 4 CooLEY,s.
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REnBRAnDr PRALE.

LETTER FROM HON WILLARD FILLMORE.
BUFFALO, JUNE, 18th, ELECTROMAGNETIC c,
ton having charge Rembrandt Peales celebrated Paint
of The Court of DEATH informs that he intends visiting
your place for exhibition He has been here three
weeks and the painting has had visitors.
fess have been greatly pleased with this splendid specimen
of American genius cannot doubt that all persons Of
taste viii By gad to have opportunity oseeng eminent
awork and it will give you pleasure to do any
thing your power to promote the object which the Doctor
has in view
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PHILADELPHIA Nov. 23d, 1858.-TO DR.. e. Q. Cotton
The Court of DEATH which you have bought of Dr.
Griscom, is the Original Painting which executed in the
city of Baltimore 1920 and of which copy has been
do
, 1859-11-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
1Iore Fighting, Stealing and Pronuu.
clame ntOs.

NEW ORLEiSs. Nor. 1l.-The steamship Ten.
nessee. with adrices from Vera Cruz to the s,h
inst, arrived here today.
The liberal expedition against Tehuacan, Ori.
zaba and Cordosn, hsd proved . disastrous fail
ure. Gen. Aejia. without firing gun, was de-
feated, losing GOO men, prisoners. 1000 muskets,
md twelve cannon, which Gen. Ninow captured
without killing single man.
Gen Marquese had pronounced for Santa An
ma, after seizing Il eonducta with $s,s20. 900 in
specie, which be undertook to escort to Tepea.
lie appropriated ss90, 900 to himself, and de.
tanned the rest at Guauaj juato.
The british and French ministers energetic
ally protested against this proceeding.
Gen. Niramon against the wishes Of his Cab.
met. aud with only four aids, had left the capi-
tai, ostensibly to colls:t troops and pursue Mar
aueza, as traitor; but il was feared that Mir
auloa was leacued with Aarque1a. The liber~
ais were grea1l y encott.s3@ed thereby. General
Doblado had de1eatea General, ilfa1o. cap
turei lis artillery. .nS entered Guanajnato with
5000 men. Gen. NIal wns at Legros. Doblado
was pursuing him.
, 1859-11-12

Sentence Of the IIarpcr:s Ferry Insur-
rEcl1unistg.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 1o.-The Court to-day
sentenced Cook. Green, coppic and Copeland
to be hanged on Friday. the 10Th December.
It's supposed that Gov. Wise will respite
Brown and execute the whole OF the condemned
| prisoners on the same day.
The Court las adjourned for the term.
, 1859-11-12

In tue above &c couuties, RANDALL, according
TO our figures. is about 3.d3v ahead. Two ycars
a.o. the same counties gave him .cG majority.
His gsin therefore. on the vote Of 1857, il thus
lar ul.wards Of :.,vUu. 1t the rest Of the State
follows the sasne fashion, his majority will be
troul three to five thousand.
We zee no reason to doubt the election Of 1le
entire Republican State ticket BY an aycraye n,a.
jorlty Of four or i've thousand. Haslioes, {laep J
tor Treasurer, is reelected by upwards Of len
thousand nsjority-u just tribute to most de-
serving officer.
The Legislature We judgeto be largely Re-
publican.
, 1859-11-12

Iffttn Ih6 LIltA a. ~ 41f1alu. S0F 81
We are greatly pinned TO learn that Gerr;,
Smith, tue frcc.henttcd but sadly erralic pbsl.
anthropist. became on Monday last, an inmate
Of The New York State Lunatic Asylum, wherr
it has been fonnd necessary to place him, on ac-
count Of marked insanity. We sccrn that IL.
is very violent and has exhibited disposition
to commit suicide, and that I'm attendant keeps
constant watch over him to prevent him from,
laying violent hands On himself This result,
We hcar attributed to the connection Of Mr,
Smiths name with the uarper's Ferry nirair,
though many will regard it as the consequence
Of long-seatcd uud marked disease.
, 1859-11-12
Ffrra.

DosroS. Nov. ll.-The rolling mill and pacl-
ing-room connected with the Fall River Iron
Works, at Fall River, were destroyed Is Ire
This morning: Lots about SEQ. .oe' on whicl,
sand dollars, il the following offices -
Fire, Marine and Mutual, Of Providence, t3. .ono.
Stata Mutual. Of Providence. q, Liver
pool and London {Boston agency. s.ooo; and
:Etna, Hartford, S2,o10. From 500 10 100 work
men IRE tbroTn ont Of employment,
The luciter match factory Of Dyam, Carleton
pether with ali the stock. Loss about S5.GGo.
, 1859-11-12

eB Ex-Gov. Faswell of Dane County, is one
fthe Republican Members elect of the Wiscon-
sin Assembly
~ AL officers elected for the Town Of North
Chicago are requested to call at Justice Drun-
ing's Office, corner Of Clark and Michigan
streets, to receive their certificates.
CHANGE or TINn.-The attention of travel
ers mud all others interested, is called to The
change in tho starting md running time Of the
various railroads which takes place on Monday,
the l4lh inst
, 1859-11-12

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tats gentleman: 50 w:oc'y known ior his large
oeasteo pl;ilaalhFol's aha 9of us uhse1nsn sym
Pa'os "na ahc ens'a'so 1ssee III li'ls county,
mas oeconc 'ae '1''ao'e u A'"a''c assl'un'
1na tnas us Lee 'o'c'iect' Charged anu cult
'ateo os 4'eesA sseoies' has 1a4'en 'nto nope
less Faln- M. ssnlsh radical nouons on the
eiA'efs question: i's peculiar CONSTRUCTION O.
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