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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25
Miraculous Escape Carried 100
feet above the Earth.

The Wheeling Intelligencer soberly re-
lates the following startling incident. If
true, II certainly deserves record AS n re,
markable accident and esoape.-The most
inghtlul, and at the same time the most
remarkable accidentwe have ever seen on
record, occurred at the Catholic Church.
yesterday morning, Some twenty persons
were engaged IN putting up the new bell
which arrived from Pittsburgh the even
ing before. There was windlass erected
on the ground, to which was attached a
snatch block and shieve. Immediately
above the open space in the cupalo, TO
which the bell was to be drawn up there
protruded beam, to which was attached
another snatch.block and puly. and the
bell was TO have conveyed to the top by
means OF strong ropes, working through
these shelves 10y the power of the wind
lass and cylinder upon the ground. The
bell had been raised in this way almost
up to the open SPACE in the cupalo, and
the men were just ready to pull il in.
A man named Thomas Newton, was be-
low, engaged in guiding the folds of the
rope as it wound round the cylinder. TO
do this, he had firm grasp upon the
rope. When the bell had reached a great
height from the ground, one of the cogs
in the wheels of the windlass fixture gave
way. Another revolution of the wheel
ripped off all the cogs; the bell fell to the
ground, and Newton, who had hold of the
lower end OF the rope, was carried up
with frightful velocity, distance of one
hundred treet from the ground, and about
E,ttp foot ohnvn tba tnl, al
bell was to have been taken in. For the
instant every one was surprised beyond
measure, ard before those engaged in the
work could comprehend what had hap
pened Newton, with his hands all lacera-
ted and bleeding, worked himself down
opposite the aperture, and called for help
to those within Bishop Whelen, who
was on the platform in the cupalo, reach
ed out at the risk of his life, almost, and
seizing Newton by the waist, pulled him
from his awful position.
The accident struck everybody with
amazement, and all but the eye witnesses
were 10th to believe III the incredulous
feat. The bell weighed three teusand
seven hundred pounds, and as it lell with
out hindrance, some idea may be Formed
of the rapidity with which Newton rs
cended. He says he thought of letting 90
the rope, but before the thought was clear
ly defined, he was at the beam, hundred
feet above. He had no time to let 90 his
hold upon the rope. Some cogs and
pieces of machinery were hurled dis
tance Of two squares from the church !;
and a Mr. Smith who was standing near,
received an ugly wound in the face from
a flying particle Mr.. Newton was taken
to the Office of DR. Happ, where his woun-
ded hands were dressed. The flesh was
all torn from the palms of his hands,
even to the bone, which is supposed 10
have been done by the death grasp, and
his sliding down the rope during the swift
passage into air. Altogether, we suppose,
there is not a more startling or remarkaN
BILE accident, or a more miraculous escape
on record.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

place Of u murdered mnn. Two graves
there are--the one In the margin Of the
uuli hlied with the mouldering remains
oi once stalwart form, the other near the
mower OF the great Father of Waters, ten,
ah'ed by handful Of dust. The resi-,
aence OF the still living Avenger and the
last restingsplaces Of the dead victims of
our narrative, are grouped together before
the eye Of the mind, and the tale closes
THE END. J.W.T.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

A JEALOUS FooL.-Last week Special Uni.
ted States Mail Agent Finks, and Deputy
Marshal Steel proceeded to the residence
of gentleman named Smith, in Prince
William county, Va, to arrest boy in his
employ, named Appleby, on the charge
of illegally obtaining letter from the
post office. The boy was found and ap-
peared to he deeply penitent; but while
the officers were in the house he slipped
into the yard, and drawing knife across
his sthroat, instantly inflicted an ugly wound
and would have taken his life had not one
of the daughters of Mr.. Smith seized his
arm Appleby was in love with young
lady in the house, and suspecting that she
had written 10 rival, he distracted the
letter from the post Office, and after read
ing destroyed it.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

RT-A newly imported "help," after be-
ing established as maid-of-all-work, was
seen shortly after with pailful of slops,
carefully exploring the parlors, the draw
ing-room, the library, the boudoir, the mu-
sic room and other places, as If in search
Of something she could not find at last
meeting the lady Of the house, she inquir-
ed, seriously. "lf yc plOze, misthiess,
where's the pig?"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

OAUsEs oE INSANITY. -Theanpual renort
OF the pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospi.
tai says that out of OF cases since the in.
Stitution went into operation, only 500
nave any recognised occupatian. Ofthem
lOj have been from i'll health; 1877 from
domestic troubles, "a Of these beino 70.
males; religious excitement of all kinds
including Millerism and spiritual rappinqs
IL; intemperance, 2S; and opium eatinG.
mortified pride, politics, loss of money.
with other excesses and immoralities. foot
up about 80 more. There are over 400
single or widowed men insane TO 2lg mar
tled. With females, however. there are
about as many married as single and wild
owed who Rre out of their minds. As to
the previous occupations of those who
have become insane, though farmers and
laborers might oe expected TO furnish less
than the average proportion, still, bv Ia,
king IN the weayers, the proportion is a,
bout keptup. Private asylums. no doubt
takes Off large proportion Of the insane
belonging to the Weather and more in
tellectual classes. Still there are, or have
been, about twice as many students in the
the hospital as there ought to be, accord
ing simply to the proportion of their num-
bers. The merchants, from The exciting
nature of business, furnish more than the
proper proportion, very considerable
Thus, out OF $4,000 merchants, % have
been in the hospital, while out of q 900
carpenters but II have been there.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

ExTRAoRDINArY Ph0tograpb-
&c Sond.-A very singular discovery has
been made by NJ. L. Scott, by means of
which sounds may be made 20 record
themselves, whether these sounds are
those of musical instruments, or emitted
by the voice in singing OR speaking. Pro-
fessor Milestone, during his recent visit
TO Paris, was invited by the Able Moigno
to inspect the papers on which these
sounds bad printed themselves, and is
said to have been greatly surprised and
pleased with what he saw, The maik
produced on the paper by a particular
note is invariably the same; so, also, if a
person speaks the tone of voice in which
he speaks is faithfully recorded. As vet
no practical advantage has been obtained
by this discovery but Mr.. Scott is SAM
guine that, in course of time, he will
so far improve his apparatus that it will
be oapableofprinting aspeech (which may
be writer off verbatinl,) to the great saving
of the labor of Parliamentary reporters.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

LEAF FROM MAHoMMEDAN LAw-BooK.-
In lecture lately delivered at the Jurid-
ical Society by Mr.. Bennett, on the ad-
ministration Of fjustice in India it was sta.
ted, that according to Mahommedan law,
"a lazi ought not to decide a case when
he is hungry, or thirsty, or after full
meal for these circumstances disturb the
judgment and impede reflection.
If the principle on which this maxim is
founded were observed in British courts
of justice, it would possibly, in some meas
ure, deepen the profound wisdom and
heighten the lofty justice orthe yerdicts
of British jurymen. Gu: jurors, it is true,
sometimes retire during a trial to take re-
freshment; but when the case lasts sever
al days, or if they cannot, by certain
hour, agree on their verdict, they are
locked up together all Notwithstanding
to the strict letter of the law, we believe.
without fire cor candle; although orders are
generally given to procure them "all rca-
sonable accommodation" The circum-
stances in which they pass the night mist
surely be, at the best, such as to disturb
the Judgment and impede reflection"
and cohduce, if any thing can, to their de-
livery of foolish verdict the next morn
ing.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

DENYING THEIR IDENTIrY-The Opposi-
ton to the Democracy in order TO escape
the responsibility for the past, is obliged
to continually change its name. The cam
paign next fall, in this State, it appears is
to be fought by the peoples Party" a.
gainst the Democrats. This denying their
own designation, reminds US of the pious
old darkey, the burden of whose PRAYER
was that ode Lord'd come and take poor
Caeeser's soul to hebben." One night, just
before retiring, he was startled by a knock
at his cabin door. "Who dar % he called
out. "rhe Lord" was the responce, in a
sepulchral tone "What do de Lopd
want" he trembling asked. Wants
Caeser's SOUL" broke on the solemn stilR
ness. Pop went the light, and under the
bed went the humble petitionef. exclaim-
ing, ''No such niggah here, sab l--been
dead desc tree weeks.
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Over three weeks ana less than three mon tbs %
cents per square for each insertion.
Business notices not exceeding Shines are in.
serted for So year.
Advertisements not marked withthe number of
Insertions desired, will be continued till forbid
charged according to these terms.
j. II. LARRlMER.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

A COMEDY OF ERRoRs.--This morning
about two o'clock, officer Rose. of the
Thirteenth Ward, saw an individual oper-
atlng with a key upon the lock of house
at the southwest corner Of Sey enth and
Poplar. The officer watched his man for
time, and he finally pounced upon and
seized him. The supposed burglar strug.
gled hard, and in his strugglings he dealt
some sound raps: but the officer held on.
and amid the springing of rattles and
screams of "Watch :" Watch v' the pris.
oner was secured. and marched off to the
Station House. This morning the accused
had n hearing and so bold was the at
tempted burglary, and so outrageous was
the conduct Of tie prisoner that the Al,
derman refused to take bail and the man
was committed to prison.
After all this had been done the affair
assumed iarcical aspect for it turned
out that the supposed burglar was an
honest German, who lives at the south
west corner of Fourth and Poplar streets.
and, after too free indulgence in large
beer or Rhine vein, he had started TO 90
home and made the slight mistake ofstop-
ping at the door Of a house Just three
squareSs from his own home. He had
thrust his night latch key into large
key hole, where he was twisting it about
and calculating "dunder wetterl" at his
III success in attempting to open the door,
when he was seized, and supposing that
the seizer was a garroter he attempted TO
knock him down. The affair was very
funny, although the German who had
caused the hubbub seemed unable to dis
cover where the laugh came in.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

TIE BucEEr-Thera is an old adage to
the effect that 'it is much easier to get in
to a quarrel than to get out of it.'I We
think the following an admirable illustra-
ton its truth; In the year 1905 a sol
dier of the Commonwealth of Modena ran
away with a bucket from a public well,
belonging to the state Of Bologna. This
implement might be worth a shilling, but
it produced quarrel Nich was worked up
into a long and bloody war. Henry. the
King Of SARDINIA, assisted the Modense to
keep possession of the bucket, and in one
OF the battles he was make a prisoner
His father the Emperor offered a chain
of gold that would encircle Bologna,
which is seven miles in circumference,
for his sons ransom, but in vain. After
twenty-five years Imprisonment he pined
away. His monument is now extant in
the church Of the Dominicans. This IA.
tai bucket is still exhibited in the tower
of the cathedral Of Modenn, enclosed in
an iron cage.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

A BOLD LEAP.-On a recent occasion.
Louis Napoleon, while reviewing troons
on the Champ de Mars, noticed some dis,
order at distant part of the field Rest
less and annoyed, instead of dispatcbinc
one of his officers, he suddenly started off
at full gallop to the scene of the diff
Guilty. The center of the fled was clear
from troops, bus carriage stood in the
open space-a light, open phmton. with
its top thrown back-and this carriage
was directly across the line of the En-.
peror's direction. So sudden had his
movements been, that few for the mo-
ment had observed his leaving his posi.
ton in the field, but now he was dashing
fast as the horse could carry him across
the open space. Arriving at the obstacle.
he took aJ.yHg leap clear over the cqyy;agc
end continuing his still rapid pace to the
scene of commotion, soon returned and
assumed his position at the head of the
field, while the air rang with acelamations
Of delight at the daring and succ. IS Of bis
exploit,
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THE whole numberof Indisns at pres
ent in this country rs estimated at 259, 900.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25
A New Revolutionary Story.
eyed SAUL,
A TALE oT SOUTH CAROLINA
OF TIE
TORY LEAGUE OF SEVEN.

TORY LEAGUE OF SEVEN.
a TALE oF SOUTH CAROLINA.
BY DR.. ]. H. ROBINSON,
Author of "NIcK WuIrrIrsu "nrc, H.
SON. HALF WITTED NAT" "MARIoy's
BRIGADE, "Tnr PIoyErRs or Kryy,crv y
etc. ''N''
Continued Jjo0, last ,cecl.
CHAPTER w
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-25

NJ mingled in the crowd, and
ssed up as close TO the gamblers as he
ld get, with the view of ascertain
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-09-21


iHE arrival, since or last issue, Of two vessels from San Fran
cisco. has relieved the existing monotony. The Aspasia brings
tne c-s mail. having sailed on the 1st inst. But she was fairly
'eesen three dAys on the passage down by the bark Yankee,
vh'ca sailed on the I'd, and arrived the day before her. There is
s"1etaanEs no doubt. in knowing the track at all seasons OF the
year. The fankee is one Of the feetest vessels in the Pacific,
and, amer yam Of watching her performances, we can safely say
nas no vessels can ouisail her, and very few keep up with her.
ieb perhaps. the rule observed by the Post-On6cc Agents in San
franceco-tod deliver the mail to the first vessel Ieaving-is the
moss satisfactory in the long run, and where no great detention
occurs, ought TO be aceuiesced in.
q Dask Yankee brings a full freight, and a large list of pas
senses. We notice, however, that she was in San Francisco
but ten dayA She viii return about the 1t prox., or soon after.
he4spasia comes to load oil and bone, and is consigned TO
Capt. T. Spencer She has once before loaded here.
The Jenny Ford sails to-day for Puget Sound in ballast The
Radssa is detained for 4 few days by the illness Of Capt Bur
dit. The French Corvette Constantine sailed yesterday for
Valparaiso.
Trade has been extremely dull for the past few days. and we
see no sfgu Of Improvement The last auction sales have been
somewhat discor-aging to importers Of goods
Besides the disposal Of the Jenny Ford, We hear OF no bust
ne-s transactions worth noting Her cargo consisted OF spars,
plank and heavy timber, and was n osiy imported to order on
terms which have not transpired.
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L|M| E4M2 W"|
- His Exoellency the Goyernor J, I
panied By anumerous suite, took u.ss.e
ria for Maui, intending also to vis;t NJ
the absence Of the Governor, Robt 4
will discharge the duties Of the a.. ps'k
TIE MurIsEz8 OF H JusIoR.-A
of the Boston Courier. writing from W.
tributes the Communication Of the ss,,.- aAs
mer. by the President Of the United =. 4
to the importunate eDtreaties of the .;..s q
timer. - sa&
DEPARTURE.-H. 1. NJ. Corvette Co..
De Majoureaux Commanding, sailed Alss {,
yesterday afternoon, and Honolulu !. W
man of war in the harbor. eusa1
IcE.-A more delicious or refresb;,-
not be invented than ice in such Der 1u
as what we now have. All who can a.
take it. -
E Our thanks are due to Mes.-
Merrill, C. w. Brooks, j. ". Suliv,, y
dan, for late newspaper favors. -
LEFT OUT-A letter from our g.,
respondent is crowded out till Saturd.r,..
81 We are specially indebted 10 Ca.
the Yankee. for favors in the news linz
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VESSELS IN PoRr-sEpT. e..

Bra hrk Orestes, Mason
Hsg- Ink MaloIo. Fettjuch-
HAn0v1Finn bark yerden, Coppermann.
Am- ship Eliza K Ella, Lunt
Am clipper ship Raduga- Buriitt-
Am clipper ship Sylvia, Swasey.
Am vh ship Contest, Ludlow
Am h bk Union, Hedges
Am Nh bk Caroline. Pontius.
Am barkenfine Jenny Ford. Moore
Brit ship Gomelza, Knight
Br- bark Humphrey Nelson. CheIlard. discharging.
Am bark Yankee, Lovett. discharging.
Am ship AspssiA. stsson.
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- r 49, yoREIcx.
From SAy TBAycEsco per Yankee, September 10. Cabin
Miss X W Foster, , Schreiber and family, Misc Dennis AID child.
Judge Pratt, Thos Cummings. Capt Eiwand Chapel. A D Cart
wright. = n Robinson. A y Hanks, J II Davis, Geo II Moore,
Chas Chasfers, MrLexers, Mrs Roderick and family. sseerage-
Jas AndrsU2 Joss Manuel Leon and brother, Vim Wright,
John Edwards, Chas Hunt, J H Hartford, Atong, Asun-,
From sAx FEAscssco-per Aspasia, Sept 2O-ohn Fuller, =
KibHng1
For LAzxszx-pH YGoL, sept- 17-G Thomas, II A 8 Wood, 8
Thnmpssa, Mr. Ho6neyer, Capt Gates
y0r LABAxA-per Maria, sept 15-H1 Royal Highness the
$500 yfsra, Nj. PAk1, NJ LAnuf, Governor Kekuanaoa,
D01T Kn1n&nua, G = BhhDDk
u Mssy. Nsg.
15ou xAnrzr-pr MOI Ksue, nPk 4t7NzsJ RooGh-
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. NOTICE.

y The 80 Commercial Advertiser" will bt
published during the fall season, or till December
81, every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY.
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vs-.-,. Expected fr.- ForeIx. Porte
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The POISONING NUIsANcE--The mortality of dogs
still continues. On Monday morning many wers
found dead in various parts of the town. The re-
ward Of $500 appears only to spur the offenders to
renewed efforts. The impression appears to be gain
ing ground that the poisoning is done by a gang of
scoundrels, perhaps coolies, who wish to have a bet
ter field for burglary operations, perhaps some whole
sale robbery like that of the custom-house. At all
events, our towns-people had better be on the guard.
The WRECK OF THE SoUru SEAMAN.-The Kane
hameha ~, which arrived here on SUNDAY from
French Frigate Shoals, was loaded down with an
chors, cables and other heavy material, to within q
few inches OF her deck. 1t is possible that the Gam
oa will bring up the remainder of the articles, and
that the Kameha meha ~. will not be Obliged to re-
turn For interesting memoranda. furnished by
Capt. keyte, see marine column.
THE observation-disclosures, the 22d inst. ia
the day of the autumnal equinox. At thirteen min
utes past nine O'Clock in the morning the sun will
cross the line. The old theory Of the sun being in
variaoly accompanied in its passage across the line
by a heavy storm. the world over, has long since ex-
ploded and it is possible that for want of a better
we shall have to call the thunder storm of last week.
the equinoctjal storm.
ISLAND PosrAGE.-The new system Of postage
seems to have worked very well thus far, and the
stamps are getting to be quite popular. There has
been comparatively but little falling off in the num-
Der OF either native or foreign letters passing through
the mails. A few persons still neglect to stamp their
epistles, and as a consequence. the letters 90 to swell
the contents of the dead letter bag.
oNANrMITY OF JURIEs.-Since the article in apoth-
er column respecting the unanimitv Of ;nries Vas IN
type, it has been suggested that the best vav Of se.
curing the desirable end would be to make them con-
sist exclusively Of ladies. "As it Is proyerh;al that
women never do disagree y there would not be the
slightest dificalty in securing . unanimoua yerdicf
oLp kAonk@6lnee the arrivals q the Yaakse andE
.aspares - &nilier faoes. that had been mid
0on anone Is tor months, have reeppsaxsd il CO
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PORT OF HONOLULU. II. I.
ARRIVALS.

S-pt- IAN. ship Flying Eagle, Bates, for HOngkong.
17-Sch Noi. WiIbrr, for Lahaina-
lz-Sch Maria, Nolteno. for Lahaina-
15-Sch Manuokaxai, Hosopini- for kohala and Hama
2-SchN Mary, Benfl, for Kawaihae-
oh T. us corvette Constantine, De Majoureaux, fo