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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

CURIosITIEs Who ever knew stupid
compositor to make typographical blunder
but what he makes the very worst kind Of a
blunder They stick type by sight, and
often very poor sight at that In the course
Of twenty years proof reading, we have al.
ways remarked that these blunders are oc
caYioned, most generally by q lack of com
mon sense, lfyou write two, they will print
il ten and rice rersd. Witness yesterday
in the notice of Clark, whereas we wrote il
ten very decidedly, they had it two years
| If you write au fail, they will give you en-
FAINT, or ne Plus ultra, they will give you On
plus ultra, and nine times out Of ten { you
write "and' very plain, it will come out in
proof aud us plain as daylight They catch
glimpse of the word and sieze upon the
letters which they judge most resemble the
manuscript, never introducing for moment
the smallest particle of common sense in the
formation Of a sentence. IL is so the world
over with the ordinary class of Newspaper
compositors. And proof reader has got tc
have an eye open to the main chance OIL
finding common sense continually, or the
writings of an author will come from the
press worse than "slaughtered' by this in
stinctive habit of reckless, senseless com.
positor. The utmost vigilance on the parl
of proof reader is often made yulueiess
from the fact that such glaring errors when
properly marked, are as often unheeded in
the correction, or perchance made wors,
than before Milt0aukie Democrat
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

RATHER THIn--A ludicrous incident oc>
Cured recently at certain botei on the
Bloomingdale roud, which has attached to it
hostler, whose fun is as fearless as his
face is ugly. One day, while twenty or
thirty fast gentleman were standing on the
front balcony of the hotel, an individual
rode up the patti, on the thinnest horse mOri
tai eyes ever looked upon. Leaping from
his phantom steed, the equestrian said
turning 10 the hostler -
"Here, Jehn, give my horse some water y
''Sir p said John with Il look Of astonish.
ment
"Give my horse some water r. thundered
the stranger.
"Your horse p calculated John, still more
SURF rlsed.
Yes, you fool, my horse + and the stran
ger looked savagely at him, and commenced
drawing the lash Of his whip through his
hand.
John walked toward him as though hi
would demand an explanation, and had ta'
ken about six steps, when he suddenly
stopped like one surprised beyond express
sion
"Blcss my soul " says he, al AK your par.
don, sir but your animal was a standin OF
line with that ere hitchin' post, and
didn't see him u
The owner of the spectral beast tried t.
frOwn, but roar from the balcony changed
his mind.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

o. K.-By reference to an attractive adver
tisement in another column, It will be seen tina!
Mr.. John X. Gebhart is again established in the
Gfoevry and Produce business, and that he is
not only in new place, but has fresh groceries
etc., very good stock, chosen with knowledge
of the tastes and wants Of the citizens Of Day
ton. Having been in the business for some
years, he understands these matters as we'll ~
the best Of them and being determined to
please, he will not, We feel sure, fail in this
regard. His goods being new purchasers need
not fear that anything stale will be passed of
on them. Mr.. G. will be pleased to have al
his old friends and customers call at his new
place of business, and would also be pleased to
have a large number of new ones call.
Lovers Of the weed " are notified that he
has quantity Of those " extra German cigars,
the same quality that he used to keep, and
which were SO well liked. Call IN and try
them.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

Sr PAUL's CHUReH AT meeting convened
Thursday evening by appointment In the base
ment of the Methodist Church, after singing
reading the Scriptures and prayer, a Chairman
aud Secretary were appointed and resolution
passed to call the new Episcopal Organization
81. Paul's Ohurch-the meeting then proceeded
to choose Six VsstTymsn, which resulted in th'
election Of the following gentlemen;
John Powell, Sen, Warden, Richard Lane
Jr. do, James NJ. Smith, George W. Shoup
Robert Fraser, Frank ShouP.
Sunday School aud Service will be held TO
morrow in Phillips Building, 2d story. NOrtl
West corner.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14
NEWS ITEMS.

T,eutze the Painter has established himsel
at Baltimore.
Butler King has taken the stump in the Firs
Congressional District 81 Georgia. for congress
The Hon. II s. Foote has declined being
candidate for Congress In the vicksburg miss
District.
Hon. Humphrey Marshall, Of Kentucky, hal
been nominated for re election to Congress by
the American party.
A salt cellar Of the Henry H. pottery--oi
which ware only 39 pieces pxist--was lately
sold IN Paris S950O,
Forty thousand dollars was raised, mainly
Ia New York City and Boston, to free the An
tioch college from debt.
Rev. Mr.. Martin. Of Buffalo, N. Y, a mulst.
to, preached in fremont Temple, in Boston
on Sunday, and drew full house.
The Emperor Napoleon III, having been born
on the 20'h April. 1908, has completed his 5lst
year.
Reuben johnson, one Of tbe Zanesville ne.
gro rescuers, who attempted TO shoot Deputy
Marshal Campbell has been arrested.
Cincinnati news agent has been cowhided
by woman, for slsndering her. He was af
terward kicked out of the Gibson House, and
his papers thrown after him.
The Pittsburg Gazette has been enabled 10
say that the wheat, rye and fall barley, every.
where in Western Pennsylvania look well, and
gives promise Of an abundant yield.
Six of the midshipmen implicated In the late
"tar aud feather" affair at the Annapolis Naval
Academy have been dismissed from the insti,
tuition. They are all from Pennsylvania.
The Upper Mississippi has recently been
visited by a terrible storm of rain and hail
with startling thunder Rpd lightning. Two
inches Of water fell in an hour and fences
lumber, out houses. DC, were swept down.
B. Baldwin sraurt one Of the sufferers by tn,
explosion on the ST. Nicholas, died at Mem
phis on the 9th, His father-Hon. A. H
Stuart Of Va was present at bis death -
Young Stuart was on his way to Louisiana, Il
be married.
Mr.. Francis j. Q. Umstead. young lawyer
in New York, accidentally, II is thought, sho
himself through tho head with revolver
Tuesday morning His wife bad Just theu
been warning him about the careless way il
which he handled the fatal weapon.
Vegetation is on the rise It is sprinRine
up fast aud glorious. The fields are green with
grass. The trees are leaing, aud all Of IN,
fruit trees are 10 blossom. The early flower,
are coming up, aud will soon be in fragrant
bloom. The wheat fields give promise of 4
bounteous yield, aud the farmer never had bet
ter prospects.
The Dubuque Express and Herald Of Tues
day notices a rapid rise Of the Mississippi al
that point. 1t was within twenty two inche,
of height attained in 1851, aud swelling rapid
ly. There was already considerable destruc
tion of property. The prospect is certainly baC
for our friends down South.
Miss Emily Ballard, of Cleveland, has pur,
chased the Patent Right for the five counties o
Stark, summit, Portage, Mahoning Bnd Trum
bull, for Lippincott's Patent Corn Planter ant
starts out, determined to succeed in shown,
to the world that the true sphere OF woman
rights is The right to take care Of herself an,
the right to vend patent rights.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

GJ- Weare pleased to notice that the owners
of lots in our beautiful Woodland" are en-
gagged in ornsmenting them with flowers and
shrubs. We believe there have been more
tributes Of affection paid to the dear departed
in Woodland" this season than ever before in
the "sphBg time" While out there the other
day we particularly noted the lot of Mr.. J. B.
Clegg, situated on a pretty knoll, in the north
ern part Of the Cemetery. The iron fencing is
certainly of as tssty and appropriate pattern as
any we ever saw. And then the interior is so
well arranged and neatly kept. Shrubs and
flowers are tastily situated aud carefully culu-
waited the grass Is kert sheared TO the proper
height, and indeed the lot is a model Of taste
10 Mr.. O.'s lot is an iron chair, Of open work
! light and elegant, at once an ornament and q
cen genience. We mention this model lot be-
cause on our short visit. we saw no other that
80 nearly met our idea Of a resting place fol
the happy dead
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FAMILY GROCERIES,!
New Stand-Fresh Goods.
JOHN II. GEBHART, ARcnI,
NO. ss JEFFERSON ST,
A few doors South Of the Market House,
DAYTON, o,

HASJUST RECEIVED A FRESH AND
i i well assorted stock Of dne Family Groceries
OF every description. They have all been purchased
within the last few weeks, and were bought with
express ref renee 10 quality and price lie is pre-
pared 10 sell them At as low prices they can be
afforded and is resolved that no shall leave hil
The following articles compose apart of his stock
viz:
n. O. SUGAR-Crushed and Pulyerized
REFlNEDS SYRUPS, and n, q. Molasses
MACK EREL-No. /, 2, and 3 White
Fish, Cod Fish, and Herring,
MIDDLE TOWN Sugar-Cured IIams-a
Superior article.
A FINE supply Of Beef and Mutton
Hams, Tongues, kc.
DRIED APPLES, Peaches, Prunes, Cher
Ties, &c.
TEAS, OF all grades and Of the very besI
quality
SUPERIOR new Cheese;
SEVERAL barrels of frst-rate Vinegar
CIDER
WILLOW and Wooden Ware;
THE best quality of BroOms;
CAN Tobacco Of New York brands;
BEST quality German and other Cigars
OPAL, Star and Tallow Candles;
THE best Of Meshannook Potatoes,
CORN MEAL, Butter, Eggs, Lard, DC.
The best quality Of Family Crackers;
GROUND and unground Coffee, Spices
Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Cloves, 4c,
STONE and Crookery Ware, kc.,
Grocery nj the hrst ehafEcteT
lie respectfully mSkes hls bow 10 the citizens o
Dayton and vicinity, and soli0its = liberal share o
their patronage myIt-dkW
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

"WR'LL MARRY THIS FALL'--I gave her
a rose and gave her ring, and asked her
to marry me then but che sent them all
back, insensible thing, and said she'd no no
ton Of men. ] told her I'd oceans Of money
and goods, and tried to frighten her with a
growl but she answered that she wasn't
brought up in the woods, to be scared by the
sereech Of an owl ! called her a beggar,
and everything bad sighted her features
and form till at length | succeeded In get
ting her mad and she ragged like a sea in a
storm. And then, in a moment turned and
smiled, and called her my angel aud all she
fell In my arms, like q WeArisomO child, and
exclaimed, I'VE viii marry this falL'
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

The ToURNAMEST.-0ur readers will please re
member that the Grand Complimentary TOurna
ment comes off at Huston Hall on Monday eve
ming, aud secure tickets to-day, il possible -
That twill be one Of the most brilliant affair
that ever transpired in the west, We have nc
doubt; and II will 60 of with great eclat.-
There will be two or three warm personal EN-
counters, during the evening. in which the
palm will be sought to bo won from the gallant
Capt. De Reu. As these will be eavnest, they
will certainly be exciting to lockers on, no mat
ter how cool the combattants are
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

az We yesterday conversed with gen.
tleman direct from Fort Kearney lie stated
that one Of the most severe snow storms ever
known had been experienced in the vicinity
of Fort Kearny, The snow was three feet
deep, The miners were suffering terribly,
and could make no progress Corn was SELL
ing at the Fort at 81 per bushel Hundreds
aud thousands were destitute OF any, or OF
any means to purchase with We have eXI
pected to hear Of suffering and starvation OF
next to it, EmigrantS started too early, and
neglected to provide sufficiently for tho in
clemency of the weather. Nebraska City
News, Both ult
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

HORRIBLE DRATH.-A young lady-step-
daughter OF Mr.. Jacob Frank, who resides
about three miles from this place, was at
tackled by vicious bull--the property OF
Mr. F-on Wednesday of last week, and
mangled in such terrible manner that she
died from the effects of the wounds, on Sat
urday last She was driving the cattle home
from the woods when she was attacked.
The animal had been very cross and was
considered dangerous for some time pre-,
yious.- GreenUiHe journal,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

WHAT Is USivERsALisM2-Mr. Burton will read
aud expound the Universalist Articles Of Faith
to morrow evening at the Universalist Church,
on st. Clair street. The public are invited to
attend. Mr. B. hopes that those who desire to
write or speak against Universalism, without
misrepresentiDg ii, and those who, from any
motive, wish TO know what the Universalists
do really believe, will endeavor 10 be present
Morning services at the usual hour. Sabbath
School exercises at o'clock, A. NJ.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

AccIDEST ON THE 0. II. & D. r. R.-Tbt
Cincinnati Enquirer of this morning says, as
the down train on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton Railroad, due at Cincinnati at eleven
o'clock in the morning, was running at the
rate Of twenty five miles an hour, near Ham:l-
ton. yesterday, the axle of the tender broke and
the baggage aud two or three other cars were
thrown of and damaged somewhat. No one
was hurt on the train, though it is singular
several passengers were not severely wounded
The escape was fortunate
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

GTour readers will please bear with US for g
few days longer, and we will be through with
the publication of the laws. Next week will
wind up with the mammoth enactment of the
session, which will draw on Mt least two pages
of our pOper-a fitting close TO o long chapter
Of legal lore
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

TERRIBLY DEAru-EsAorISa TIE SIoKLRs THA.
oKDY Fur AMUSEMENT "A correspondent of the
New York Express, writing from Galistin Ten
nesset, relates the following:
A dreadful accident has Just occurred at th,
law school, about fifteen miles from this place
The students were trying (illustrating) III,
Sickles case In moot court. when the yonng mar
who took the part Of Sickles jerked out pislo
which he did not know was loaded and shot
his most intimate friend, who was taking III,
part Of Key, through the chest. Mr.. Tap tool
the part Of Sekles, and Mr. Burke the part o
Key. IL is very sad thing, but the shot wa,
purely accidental II was IT first " ought tha
Mr. Burke would recover, but modification ha,
taken place. Mr. Tap has suffered so much il
mind that he has two or three times tried TO xii
himself, out has been prevented by his young
friends. hope this lesson will be a warning
to the young men here, who think nothing o
carrying firearms, and Of showing them upor
all occasions.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

G1- The indianapolis Journal of Thursday
morning says the Grand Encampment Of the
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows meets in
that city on Monday next, and the Grand Lodge
on Tuesday. The Grand Lodge of Ancient,
Free and Accepted Masons will meet on Mon.
dsy, the 23d inst. The Grand Masonic Ooun-
Gil Of Royal and Select Masters, and the Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons meet in Rich.
mond, Ia, during the coming week.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

How JoE GOT MS FILL or OrsrkB FoR no
THika Joe has Just returned from the Hoosier
State, where he has been soiourning since last
Fall Among his experiences, he relates story
about eating oysters 10 a rural village over
thar !" and though late IN the season, we will
give Il; Learning that an enterprisiog grocer
had procured a few cans Of fresh oysi ers--the
frst ever brought to the place-~Joe went to
town ona day for the purpose Of eating his
fll," no matter at what cost Going into the
shop, he met the proprietor with an oyster can
10 his hand. 20
You have oysters, I sec," said JOei "are
they fresh ?"
"They're nothin' shorter
"when did you get them3"
"They come through from Cincinnati this
mornin left there yesterday first fresh 'ysters
ever here mister--was determined TO have 'em,
and cent fur 'em--have some, misier2"
Well they cant be bad, this cold weather."
said Joe, "and III try Dozen"
DWELL, mister" said the man, evidently de-
lighted al having customer for whole dozen,
+" jist take a seat 10 the spare room-lhis way
and I'll bile you some in very short time"
al don't want them cooked" said Joe "
always eat my oysters ram"
The man started He gazed at Toe as though
he were a cannibal One or two shy looking
chaps, who were sitting by the stove, got up
and went out they were evidently astounded
aud went off to spread the news. In the mean
time, Joe explained to the man hOt0 he wanted
his oysters aud SDhdt he wanted with them. BY
the time he got his dish prepared, the room was
filled with a wondering crowd, who had gath
cred in to see a man eat raw oysters Such a
thing was nevea heard Of in those parts, and
would not be believed unless seen,
Joe says the oysters were excellent He des
patched dozen iu short order, and turning to
the landlord, asked what he would charge him
for as many as he could eat.
lex q quarter fur a soup with half dozen
in, ;" he replied, "ffty cents fur dozen and
] rally don't know. How many dozen do YOU
think you kin eat ?"
al don't know ;" said Joe, but think eau
eat all that are in that can" The landlord
stared the crowd stood back aghast. "What
will you take for the can !" continued Joe.
Il must make proht-le me see-lll take
three dollars" replied the grocer
"I'm for a trade" said Joe, seriously, while
the crowd stood by breathless with surprise
"If fail TO eat all the oysters in that can, III
give you six dollars-double price-and il eaI
em all, why, Ill pay nothing what do yor
soy to that
Done said the landlord, "ef you eat EN-
rap fur know you can't do tits bargain
mister |"
Thus provided for, Joe pitched in" anC
continued at the task until every biyRlye haC
disappeared from the can, while the gaping
crowd were dumbfounded at his cannibal taste
and strange powers of endurance.
During his stay in that neghborhood, he wal
considered a very monster, and as he passeC
along the street he was pointed at as "tha
feller what eat u whole can of rGU oysters
ugh |"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14
Usee ath page for Telegraph Reports.

TRY Irl--The Daily Empire, alocal and gen,
eral NEws-PAper, is published every after.
noon. Price, 10 cents per week, payable to the
Carrier. Our citizens are solicited to try it; il
it does not give satisfaction, we will not insist
on their continuing Il.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

PERsoNAL.-we We learn that T. G. Mitchell, Esq.
so well known as an able and efficient Railroad
man, has been chosen Agent of the Dayton d
Michigan r. R., and will 90 into Office in this
city, on the First of June. Mr.. NJ. is a clever
gentlemen and a thorough business man.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

AgA.The papers say there is great de-
mand for women in Oregon. Isn't there 4
demand for women everywhere There are
plenty Of ladies-dainty creatures, with soft
hands and softer heads, pulled with hoops
IN the lower, and nonsense in the upper
but genuine, sensible women are in demand
oil over creation. They are soaroer than
coed gold, and safer 70 tie than the best
ststs BtoekA So says bachelor editor.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

SOMETHING NEw UNDER THE SUNNI. J.A.
Hart, at present o + this city, informs us-and
we have no reason to doubt it-that he has dis.
covered a means by which any kind of fish
trout excepted, can be taken from the water
with an ordinary line and hook, almost as fast
as person can cast his line, with but little ex'
pense, and less trouble than the common mode
lie has promised to demonstrate the fact to q
number of gentlemen Of this city; and we will
make known the result when the trial takes
place. For our own part, we feel assured that Il
is no huTlbug.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

s@-0ur advertising patrons will perceive
that, by our arrangement Of reading matter,
their advertisements will be always n9o--a
very important matter to them.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

UTThoss who would purchase shsap boots
shoes, CATERS, eet., will bear in mind tina,
Davis Sale Of Eastern Work comes Of at No
70, Jefferson IT., on Tuesday morning next
See the notice u Sale In another solsmu.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

R@. The Black Republican papers are ap
parently greatly surprised that the personal
dissentions among Democrats are not likely
to prevent a thorough union and successful
result to the next Presidential contest 1t
shows how little they know Of political hon,
esty-or they could never be so silly as ia
suppose the great Democratic party of this
country win allow personal grievances tc
stand in the way of the country's interests
The Democratic is the only party that car
satisfactorily manage the ship Of State-and
it has not the remotest idea Of giving up the
helm to the political adventurers who would
sacrifice everything to secure the command
Of the same to MIR. Seward and his mercena,
ry forces The skies are bright t--Ne'o Ha,
gen Reqisser
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

u Rev. D. E. Thomas, of Piqua., will
preach Tomorrow Sunday morning aud even.
ing, at the Wayne street Baptist Church.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

~ -Brandenburg's Soda Font is 10 fine trim,
and his syrrps are delicious, to say nothing of
the nectar, which is eft for the godsw One
good thing about Soda Water is that, while It
will queuch thirst, il will not make you drunk
Good-call in and take a drink, and top of
with large Palermo Orange,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14
LOCAL AND OTHER ITEMS,
READINe MATTER ON EVERY PAGE
Weckly AdvcrtIsememts.

Those who desire to have advertisements
inserted in the Weekly Empire should hand
them in by Saturday morning, at the latest
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14
Artesian We'll.

A RTESIAN MINERAL WATER, fresh
"a from the spring, and now on drAughf At pT.
BteWarts Drug store.
Aiio, 5Ias Esk WstsE Ryp-Iw
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

ur Horace Greeley was in Chicago, Thurs
day. en- route for Pixies Peak He called on the
editor Of the Times.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14
DESTRUCTION TO vERMIN.

Ee@The Genuine Lyons Magnetic Powder and
Pills are sold At Roses Drug Store, where eau be
obtained At ali times every article In the Drug trade.
my1-lm
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

UHyStt a Co.'s Circus broke down at Rich
mond, Iud., on Thursday. Another nuisance
has been abated.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

" The war excitement is subsiding. The
prices Of -four and grain will have 10 go down
again il we do not soon get fresh supply Of
war newsl
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

CoAE This weeks "LedgeFs have been
received at last. The Shulls have them. Call
soon and get your numbers, as the rush is
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

GJ-At latest Advices from Europe, there were
five thousand persons collected at Liverpool to
embark for America.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-14

GrGreen plas have appeared in the oinein
natl market--real marroWsfats