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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
More Murder and suicides.

The record of crime in this country has be-
come as startling as it is revolving. 1t abOunds
alike in country and city, alike bloody and
fearful.
The Grand Rapids Eagle of the 18th gives
the particulars of terrible tragedy just enact
ed in Ensley, Newaygo county, in the wilds of
Michigan. Two desperate fellows named Mer-
ritt and Dopp, both noted horse thieves and
counterfeiters, went to the house of Mr. White
and stated that they wished to borrow money.
Being denied. they urged son of Mr.. White
to accompany them to a marsh, about mile of,
to help them bring in a deer. Young White
started with them Merritt soon turned back
on some preteDce. Soon the elder White was
startled by the crack of rife, and ball whiz-
zed passed his head. he ran into his house,
seized his rife, and going out saw Merritt raise
his rife at him, not more than ten rods distant.
White lodged back, cried murder and Merritt
fed. White, alarmed for the safety of his son,
rallied his neighbors and found his shot body
behind log near the marsh.
Search for the murderers was made, and the
next day Dopp and Merritt were found in an
old house, Dopp dead by shot from his own
hands, and Merritt dying from dose of strych-
nine! Fear of detection led to the suicides
They supposed White, who had recently re-
moved there from Elba, Genesee county, N. Y,
iad money, and the robbery was planned with
l view of numbering the whole family to obtain
t. Merritt, before his death, confessed as much.
Since the above was put in type we see it
stated that Merritt took such large dose of
strychnine that it caused him to vomit profuse-
y, and thus throw up the poison. He was left I
n weak condition, and it was not supposed he
vas able to move Hence he was not closely
yuarded and managed to escape.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
TerrihIe Avalanche ar Troy

A destructive land slide occurred at Troy on
the 18th, nearly destroying the magnificent
building in course of erection near the base of
Mount Ida, head of Washington street. known
as st. Peters College. The building, 200 feet
in length, was to have been five stories high,
with two towers. Two stories only were up.
The mighty avalanche of earth crushed in the
walls and filed the building. The noise was
heard all over the lower part of the city, and
produced intense excitement. No person was
injured, the hundred men employed being alb.
sent on account of st. Patrick's day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
Singular Effect.

A beer loving Teuton of this city. some ten
days since was told by his fair Katrina, to
whom he was betrothed, that she loved another.
He pulled his hair, smote his bread basket, said
.sgot for tam," and at drug store purchased
FIVE grains of arsenic, and committed suicide,
first writing note in German to his tickle, but
not frail fair one. But the arsenic did work,
and the next day he took ten grains and wrote
another letter That failed to kill him, and the
next day he took fifteen grains and wrote anoth-
er letter to Katrina But that failed to kill him,
and the next day he took twenty grains, and
wrote another letter. and for nine days he has
been taking arsenic, increasing his dose five
grains day, till he is actually getting fat on it.
Notwithstanding the counter action caused by
unrequited love, and he swesrs he will keep on
till she marries him, or he has to bake his pol
son into arsenic loaves and eat it in slices!-
There's eonstancy for you.-MilrcaHkes Nslos
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
The Grear Storm East.

A terrible storm commenced at Buffalo Friday
night at u O'Clock and continued most of the
day Saturday. Nearly foot of snow fell
The gale did some damage, but nothing very
serious.
sThe rain storm and gale at Albany we're very
severe. Buildings were shakan to their fOun-
dstiOn, and the dock and pier were submerged
four feet by the food. ApOrtiOn of the Hudson
River Railroad track was under water, and 9TH
er portions were washed away. Parts of the
track of the Troy and Greenfield road were
washed AWAY
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22

A cOxrL1zEsr IxDErD.-The friends of tenn
perHnce in this section, who have often head
the stirring appeals Of JAMES A BRIees, Esq,
81 their meetings, viii be pleased to hear that
he does not let the great field of New York, in
which he now dweIls, go uncared for. We see
by the N. Y. Evening Post, that recent meet
ing of the friends Of temperance was held at
"COOper's Institute" at which addresses were
made by Rev. Mr.. Jones, DR.. Curtiss, of Gin
cinnsti, Rev Mr.. ArmitAge, and James A
Briggs, Esq. The Post says-"At the close of
Mr.. Briggs speech, Mr. Peter Cooper said he
would give the use of the Hall once month,
if Mr.. Briggs would come and speak. The
meetings viii be continued
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22

FREAKS OF LieHTNING.-The Statesman re-
lates that during the great thunder storm of
Friday last, while the family of Mr.. Shoff, near
Columbus, were eating dinner, the lightning
killed a COW in the barn short distance from
the house, the same fash breaking every plate
on the table at which the family were eating,
and melted some Of the softer metll on the ta-
bic, without the least injuring any person pres
ent. They felt an electric shock as tie crock
cry few into thousand pieces.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
Lake Gnrreva

We are pleased to note by the Detroit Tribune,
that an appropriation of $4,000 for prosecuting
the Lake Surveys, and $4,000 for publishing
the charts for the use of mariners, slipped
through the last Congress and past the Presi-
DENTAL veto, in the shape of an amendment to
the Army bill. The amendment was a timely
and most auspicious one for the West Pity the
st. Clair Flats could not have been as success
fully engineered through old Bucks pantalOOns
pocket.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22

LAKE COUNTY GoLD SEEKERS -Messrs. r.
CrosweIl, L. St John, N. Hayward, T. VIM
chester, W.F. eager, D. E. Bailey, 6. Fuller
A Fuller, S. Burchard, A Green, and j. Hus-
sey, of Lake county, are about to try their luck
in the Kansas mines.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22

IMPORTING FLOUR FROM FRANcE.-The Marx
Lane Express of the oath February, states that
vessels have been chartered in London to take
French -four to New York and Canada.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22

AsHrABuLA GOLD D1GeERs.-FrOm iorty 70
ffty Ashtabula boys passed through yesterday
BY rail, bound to the Gold mines Most OF them
are from Geneva, and more intelligent active
enterprising, resOlute set of young men Weyen-
ture will not make their mark in Western Kan
sas this season. They are Just the men to Dig
cold or subdue the wilderness.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22

DROwNED-PEEnOus TEIPs.-Durine the
gale of Monday week ago, fishing boat was
sapsizsd half mile out from the Erie Light
house, and young Rindernecht, aged II, was
drowned. Two others were picked up by a
life boat when nearly exhausted. Two boats,
containing four persons each, finding it impOs-
sible to make land, headed for Canada, and
reached Long Point safely. For three days it
was feared they were all lost. the open boat
mariners not returning to Erie until Thursday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22

A MINsEsoTA Snow SroRM.-The mild win
tar IN Minnesota closed up with furious Spring
snow storm. 1t followed heavy rain on the
18th inst, and ragged violently all day and night
In the vicinity OF st. Paul the snow was three
feet deep on the morning of the 18th. The
was rising rapidly, the ice was
breaking up, and flood was anticipated.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22

SAsDUsKY PKK PEAKERs.-Msssr. P P
Fisher, G. E. Gregg, J. Foreman. A. T. shuzle,
B. J. MeCOmb, aud h shifae, left Sandusky
for the Kansas Gold mines on the 2lst. They
are under the captaincy of Mr.. Foreman.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
ONE OF THE LAST WONDERS
FOUND OUT:
The Great Republic Farm and
Plantation
GRIST MILL.
Patented Jan. IL, 1853.

A WARDED the First Premium and
- Diplomas at The Pennsylvania State Far, 1858.
First Premium At New YORK State Fair 1883
Eirst Premium at New Jersey State Far. 1853
First Premium Al U 5. FAT, Richmond, Va. 1853.
And at the Franklin Institute Phil3delnhia after
naming FIVE WEEKS in competition with Burr Stones
THE ONLY PREMIUM AWARDED TO THIS
ILL1and hundreds of Testimonials nom persons using
them Warranted, with proper grind IS 900 bushels
Manufactured by the celebrated Manufactures, WILL
LIAM L. BOYER BROTHER, Philadelphia.
This UGlHabe Mil offered for sale during our stay in
this place at oaT Philadelphia prices
Price, with sieve arranged for sitting Corn Meal for fam
lily while grinding $50. Price, with Boiling Machine
attached for making family Flour 81. WHO wish
FARM MILL THAT CAN BE RELIED ON, should not
fan to procure enc OF these superior Mills.
We are also now offering few of the STATE AND
COUNTY RIGHTS for sale favorable and would
call the attention Of Manufacturers SpecuIors Farmers
and all who feel interested to the fact have
ltaon in saying, that afford greater field for
rave investment than has yet been presented Call and
see this Mill in operation, at the Cleveland Agricultural
Works OF BALDWIN, Dewitt Co, West street. Mer-
w1D send for Circular containing the Premi-
and few OF the many Testi nonlas this Mill has
ceived from persons using them.
Address VIM. B. WHYTE,
marR25 Box No 2933, Cleveland, o.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
Great Curiosity.

We have OF the greatest curosites and most valuable
invention the known world for which we want agents
everywhere Full particulars sent FREE.
ma. 22w4t226 SHAW CLARK, Biddeford Me.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
MARRIED,

At Waterloo N Y, March 18th, Mr.. JOHN N. WEB
STER of Sandusky. to Miss JOSEPHINE NJ only
daughter of Joel LundV, Esq, OF the former place
In Huron. on the 18th inst, WILLIAM RICHARDSON
to MARY GARLICK, both OF Huron.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
DIED,

10 this city, March 2lst Mrs JANE CoNLAN, aged
49 years.
Funeral tomorrow "wednesday at O'Clock AN from
the residence W Corlett No 2 Prospect ST. Friends
of tbs family are invited ts attend
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
A Good Tree is Known by its Fruits
SoISA A
Good Physician by his Successful Work.
To the Consumptive, and all those who are suffer-
ing with disease of the Throat, Lungs,
Heart, Liver, and Stomach.
TNHE well known ard justly celebrated
Il Indian Herb Doctor,
T7nnrr SnrTmrT A 1r1DTnA

n LIN VIGIL AAOHA oLAO j46IAl
Il Indian Herb Doctor,
R J. LYONS, FROM SOUTH AMERICA,
Would the people of Cleveland and vicinity
that he has taken
ONCE No. 113 Ontario Street.
An who suffering from the above named diseases OF
ny other complicated complaint of years Standing
formed that they can consult the Doctor q FREE OF
CHARGE.
hoped that viii despair of a.cure until they
have given the Indian Herb Doctors Medicine aiT and
faithful trial.
~ During the Doctors travels in Europe West Indies.
East Indies South America and the United States he has
been the instrument Gods hand to restore to health and
Vigor thousands who up and pronounced incur
thousands, who the of the grave
now LIVING MONUMENTS to the Indian Herb Doctors
skill and successful treatment, and daily aiming
blessed be the day when first and paTook Of the
Indian Herb Doctors Medicine"
and advice free. The poor shall
be literally remembered.
u Take Notce-every Wednesday and Eriday. Dr. Ly-
be consulted at the Franklin House. Pearl street.
West Side)
~ Office Hours-from A M.to6P.M.
decl1 d&w 1y 26l
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-22
Later from the Gold Mines.

For some time past there has been dearth
of intelligence from Pixies Peak and the region
round about The Omaha Republican extra,
however, has late news, brought By S. S. Cur
tis, son of Col Curtis, member of Congress
from Iowa, and David L. Richards, who left the
South Platte mines the 18th of February. The
Republican endorses Mr.. Curtis as well known,
truthful, intelligent and enterprising man, and
pronounces the information brought by Messrs.
Curtis and Richards the most reliable and sat
isfactOry yet received. The statement of Mr..
s., which we append, the Republican says is
fully endorsed by Mr. Richards
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18
New York Cattle Market.

August 16.-Tbere were about $500
head OF Bullocks in the Forty fourth street
yards, reported in readiness for market this
week, and probably that number will be
slightly increased to morrow. Moro than
5, 900 Of the $500 on sale for Beef in very
moderate condition for stock cattle. aud
some Of them totally untitfor the shambles.
Owing to the lack OF sufficient supply Of
first class Stock, the prices at which the
best in market were sold to.day. were a lit
tie 10 advance Of last week--say l0tO net
pound. with vory few at prices claimed
by buyers, 10 be full lilo. Generally
speaking, the top Of the best droves sold a,
iOc, aud II a good fair drove Of Ohio or
Kentucky Durhams sold At prices that bid
iair to make an average Of 9ic. the lrok.
ers seemed to be satisfed they were getting
ell that the state Of the ma,ket would
bear OF the lower Medinum grades. So
far as we could judge from the Irsusac
ton tLis afternoon. We note no change in
the quotations Of last week. The trade to
day was no, lively. and we though. not so
! good at the close as when the market open
ed.--T Tribune.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

Tie Vera Cruz Correspondent Of the
New York Times writes; "McLane is
awaiting the return Of the Brooklyn. With
advices from his Government in reply to
dispatches forwarded by the vessel on the
9th ult. 1t is generally undersic cod, and
there is but Ette doubt that the general
understanding is correct. that liberal. and
every way desirable, treaty with the Con.
stitulional Government could have been
formed by Mr., MuLsne, but for the fact
that the Administration at Washington
insists that Juarez. and his cabinet. shall
sell Lower California TO the United States.
Mr.. Buchanan is CERTAINLY mad. raving
mad; on the subject OF the extension Of
territory. He would swallow Cuba, So
nora; chihuahua. the whole Of Mexico, in
fact, at one gulp. having no fear Of a dis
ordered stomach in the future. The sale
of territory has never been one Of the prin-
ciples ofthe Liberal party of Mexico. 1t
is one of the cardinal points in their politi-
cal platform not to SELL 1t is exceedingly
unwise. therefore, to press the sale Of ter
riory, al the present time, at the expense
OF other points Of negotiations OF greater
consequence. 1t is Of more Importance to
the United States, at present, TO secure
freedom of religion in Mexico by treaty,
than to purchase all the northern frontier
of the States OF the Republic. TIE only
safe and legitimate mode by which the
United States can introduce armed bodies
OF men. and exercise force in the atfsirs oil
Mexico, is to do so for the purpose ol
holding the. whole country to such a
treaty as may be formed with the Consti'
lutienal Government, and enforcing the
fulilment- Of all the various stipulations
Should it prove that there is no hope fol
Mexico except in armed Intervention, tht
United States ought to be preparing th'
way for this, in treating for freedom OF re
ligion. the right of way, liberal CONNER
cial s,pulations, and the right to protect al
those legitimate interests We may have il
such treaty. and not sacrifice everything t
the Unsuitable desire foreterritory."
The correspondent Of the same paper
writing from the City of Mexico says:
Miramon's financial schemes are ute
failures. Recent DEGREES Of Juarez, con
6scating the clergy's property and de
claring freedom Of religious worship
have caused some anxiety amongst Padre
who see ruin staring them in the face
They have been violent in their move
msnts, but have been cautious not to &c
to extremes, although they have been o
the verge Of ing so several times, A
one moment they wero prepared to excom
municate from the. Romish Church, a
who were not with them in political mat
ters. They became scared with their ow
impetuosity. and have relapsed back int
their old underhand way Of doing. thing
They have forced Miramon back int
the traces, and are now making arrange
ments to give him money - march agsinl
, San Louis Potosi. and to return and hea
: the campaign 10 Vera Cruz in October :
Itis likely that Miramoa will undertake
carry out this plan.--ECin.' sGazstte,'
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18

% Be aPPOrtiOOsd in proportion to business
and population. In conclusion Mr.. Stan.
ton sxhOrted men cf all parties to cut them.
selves loose from party framnssls and pr5-
sdices. read, think. act, and vote for them
selves.
Hon. A. P. SroNE then came forward;
he enlarged upon the evils resulting from
sisvsTyi he showed how grounGless were
the charges Of negro equality and abOli.
tinnisn. 90 unjustiy heapsd upon the Re
publican party by its opponents. He
dwelt at length upon the affairs Of State;
Breslio's dsfalcation and the oomplicity
fths Democsatic party with that affair,
showing clearly thatas earlyas '52. Nor
gan and EdgersOn knew Brrsliu to be a
defaulter aud buried up aud wiDked a! his
Plnnderings of the Treasury. He com
pared the action oil the Democratic party
in that affair with the prompt and efficien,
manner in which Gov. Chase and Audilo,
Wright disposed of Gib,on, when known
to be deiaultar.
In short, Mr.. Stone made clear con,
elusive and logical speech. much to the
satisfaction of all who listened.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18
Hon. Daniel Il. Slckles.

New YoRE. August i3.-The Post
says it Is understood, upon certain condi
tions which have been duly considered by
his personal friends, that Mr.. Sickles will
voluntarily surrender his claims to repre-.
sent the Third Congressional District. -
The plan is to hold special election. the
contracting parties agreeing to nominate
an Anti .Lecompton Democrat.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18

determination, directly from Berlin. with
10 three days after the battle OF SOlferino.
and that he concluded peace so promptly
in order to prevent the same pommnnioa,
ton from being made to the Emperor Of
Austria. as in that. case he could not have
closed the war upon so advantageous terms
as were obtained. This may or may not
be true, but there can be no doubt that be
fOresAw obsticles Of soma sort to the pros
eoulion Of the war. on which he had not
counted at its commencement.
In,ths sams latter Mr.. Raymond mskss
quite hn elaborate defense Of NJ. Felix
Belly, of The Nipataguan Canal project
memory. s 84S -
HEA pair Of hsndsOne black horses,
latAly owned by Mr.. ssndsrsOn of somer.
vile, New Jersey, Of Black Hawk and
Trustee blood. have been sold TO the Emps-
ror Of the French, for 50, 900. They sail
ed for France last week.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18
MRS. GWIN, h,
MRS. BRENNAN.
MISS HEATON.
n n GnEUnfaN
@. @. SPELMAN.
August 4, ,l6S9-lmIt
See eadverllsement,

1FPersons afflicted with tho Fever and que should
not spare either ume trouble expense, 10 procure
CELHBRATED BlTTEkS whose
beneheeot effects upon the human syatem has been
clearly proved to those who have been stricken down
In sho space OF time by this dreadful cu:se, whosd
cheeks are wan and meagre, and whose nights arc
seepless and restless, and whose eyes are dim aud
sunkeni with death staring them In tho faee, this COM
pound must prove blessing; snatehing them rs it
were from The very mouth. OF tho grave. NoneroaA
all others have failed, these Bters have restored the
sufferers 70 prisipD health Their popularity in all
the western and Southern parts should introduce
tuttI 70 hllIAmlueaS - y. =. ,
soidby druggists and dealers generaIIyeverywhe
HFSee advertisement In another column. .-lmll
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18

Is formed with thousands Of pores in every inch OF
surface whose oee 10 isto carry on tho impnFIiies OF
the bood-the acknowledged cause OF all diseases OF
mankind--whenthe skin Is dry and parched-when
my--when there inward fever orindsmm ation--itis
impossible forthe skin under these crcdmstances 70
perform It's proper functions aud 10 carry OF the i'm
punues from the body as designed by our Creator.
Morse's Indian pOotPi Femnve these, obstruoiions,
and produce free and healthy blood remove the eFup
tons rom the skin, and causeit 10 brighten with the
flush OF youth and beaniy. Beauty so mnch admired
and loved. Beauty without paints and cosmetics
but beauty produced BY health and happiness.
DR.. Morses Indian Root Pills are sold BY ali deaiefs
In Medicines. August4 1650--lml4
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18
Who should rejoice?
For the Lancaster Gazette

Aev. Arch Bishop Purcell.
Messrs. EpIToRs.-It will bs less easy.
for the rejecting portion Of the Bishops
audience. on Monday evening. to under.
stand bis logic. than il was for him to m, Ike
his declarations and deductions. For in
stance. il the prosperity Of the Catholic
Church in the United States, proves. as be
says, that they had God and the truth on
their side, then, do the same causes ex-
plain the rapid growth and popular state
Of the Protestant church: many branches
OF which. have manifestly far outstrippsd
anything that is known of Catholic in.
crease. more especially the NJ Episcopal
branch Of Il.
Again, II Catholic Increase ia North
America. is the result Of Gods special IA
vor. what are the causes Of its waning con
dition 10 the old country, in many Of the
states ofwhich il has nearly died ouL!--
The same ruls applied logically. would
prove them 10 be tho divine displeasure.
We will charitably allow that the Rt.
Rev. gentlemau's memory did not stand
BY him. when he said. that Catholics had
never asked for legislative interference in
their behalf. He either did.nol remember
or thought bis audience did not remember
their endeavors to have their portion o
the public school fund separated from tn
common fund, for their special use.
We heard the Bishop patiently 10 tn
end, and are satisfied, that he failed l.
make good impression. even on larg
portion Of his own people. We were dis
appointed, and yet not much; al all event
We do not decide him good taOtician,
lQEn
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-18

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liz ih srsans as,sas CdrHsr,, where choice spirits
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xvhrs ~ , Inc ,,ias II nnhc Tor comfort and ease
sa ,.inn;ns m. v,ars ma aaantad 10 njease. IN T.
Who ,ratsfnI for n avars @ recIeved 1.-The past,
10 cn.tSmers eaininewho stick true and inst; z
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saSs. anu % saai,hv mnnors sunned