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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
North Pennsylvania Railroad.

The following statement exhibits the earnings
of the North Pennsylvania Railroad for the month
of January, 1852 and, also, for the same period
for 1858, which indicates an increase of ST ,406,
Al, for December and January, of the present
fiscal year. According to the annual report of
the Company, the receipts for the fiscal year,
which closed the last of November, fell short
of the expenses interest on all the funded debt,
&C., about $4,000, which deficiency has been
nearly made up in the first two months Of the
present fiscal year. If the receipts shall con-
tinue as they have co commenced, the revenue for
1859 must be much greater than before, and
completely establish the credit of the Company.
The first instalment of the interest due on the
6 per cent mortgages will be paid on the 18th
of March, and that of the 5 per cent. coupons
due the first of April, will be then paid
January 1859, $22,SO2, OF
January 1853, 19,13S,86
Increase $3,366,21
Receipts in first two months of fiscal
year, $4S,219,38
Receipts same time last year, 4O,812,94
Increase, $7,4o6, A
Doylestown Democrat.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
- The article nuhlished last week in re-

"a The article published last week in re-
gard to st. Valentines day, had the desired eff
ect, and we are now prepared to give the ladies
fand others who contributed their portraits tc
our collection an opportunity of examining them
in connection with many Others equally interest
ing. We invite all to examine our portrait gal
cry. Among number of portraits of the hero's
ofthe Shooting stick, may be found one Of ou1
next Mayor.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

W Protracted religious services have been
held in the Baptist and Presbyterian Churches,
of this place. for some time past. They have
been very well attended, and the blessing of the
Divine Spirit has marked the meetings with its
presence. The meetings at the Methodist church
have been discontinued
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

A GREAT FEAT OF PRDEsTRIANIsM.- The
celebrated pedestrian Robert Harriott, better
known as Mickey Free" commenced on We'd
nesday, at 10 o'clock, the arduous task of walk
ing one hundred and ten hours without sleep or
rest, for a prize of $780, at the McDonough
House, Sixth street, above Fitzwater, Philadel-
phia. Should he succeed, the time will expire at
IL O'Clock on Sunday night He also agreed
to give 500 to any one who will walk with him
one hundred hours, which offer has been accept
ed by Mr.. John Woods.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

~ We are very happy to think that we
should be the means of drawing forth the poeti-
cal effusion which may be found on the first
page We do not publish it for self-aggran-
dizement of course, but that it might have a
place before the public. We will thank the au-
thor for some more contributions on different
subject
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

sag- Congress has appointed committee to
investigate the expediency Of making removals
OF or alterations in the present desk system
1t is argued that members will take no notice of
speech, which is in any manner proesy, but
employ their time by writing or sleeping, and in
case any one does wish to speak, he must yell
with elephantine force to be heard throuhout
the Hall.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

Ia The CLINTON WEEKLY TINES, another
valuable addition to the already extensive literary
publications of Hunterdon Co. has made it's ap-
pearance. tits very handsome looking sheet, and
with its handsome looking editor, it cannot but
meet with just appreciation af it's me rts We
cordially welcome William back to our midst
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
Ar THE Ep1roR1AL CoNvENT1oN held in Tl

AT THE EDITORIAL CONVENTION held in Tren-
ton, on Thursday last, Phillip ]. Gray, of Cam
den was elected President, M. D. Mar Secretary,
and A. E. Donaldson, Treasurer. Among other
business transacted, resolutions of respect to the
memory of VIM. FL Bradford, deceased, the old
est printer in the State, were adopted.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

~ Twisting to be suited in the purchase
of horses, may have that wish gratifed by Sc
Letting from the drove, now stopping at Run
vans Hotel. We noticed many fine pieces Of
horse-fesh among the lot which would no doubt
suit the fancy of our fast Young men.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
That Supplement.

Copies of the proposed supplement to the
charter of our town, which is now being pushed
through the Legislature, and which is raising
such furore in our place, among the various
classes especially those who never expect to be
nd-holders or tax payers, have been very gen.
orally distributed, and thus every person has,
ere this had full opportunity of examining
wherein they will be incommoded or benefited
as the case may be. The projectors of the in
strument have found that the numbers OF the
opposition forces, are more numerous and in
vincible than they had at first supposed. Ob-
jections are made by different persons to every
identical section, some with sound logic, others
with no other reason than that they wish to
differ with Others Some wish alterations made
in the I'd section, giving the commissioners pow
erto tax the town for all improvements made, or
for certain share in all cases, where damages
have occurred. Others in the 9th section, wish
it made in such manner as to allow person to
reclaim his property, which has been sold for
years for which it was sold. Others do not wish
the council to have power to imprison persons
for breaking an ordinance, besides many minor
points which are being discussed with great
vigor. What will be the end of the affair, we
are at loss to know. We doubt not but what
it will receive many notifications before it be-
comes legal instrument, or before it becomes
an addition to our Town Charter. We do no
intend saying anything at present, which may
have any weight either for or against it, as many
think that it is, at the present time, only show
ing which side one takes as regards politics
when anything is said concerning the welfare 0
the supplement.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

ANOTHER HORRIBLE LYNoHING AFFAIR.
Late on Monday evening crowd collected
in front of Vandyke & Thurber's store, attracted
by the cries of thief who had been caught in
the act of stealing some beef from store, and
was Immediately arrested. Being an old often
der, the crowd determined to summarily punish
him for his depredations, and prevent in future
the loss of property to the citizens. Accord
ingly rope was procured, moose made and
adjusted to his neck, and being thrown over
high post, he was drawn up by the excited
crowd Hewas left hanging until daylight, when
the authorities cut him down and buried him
We understand that legal proceedings will be
commenced against the wretches who were in
strumental in thus disgracing the name of our
State, and we hope they will be brought to feel
the weight of the law.-Hastiags (MInn) Led
0eT.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
The Glorious Anniversary.

On Tuesday last was celebrated with pomp
and splendor in many places the one hundred
and twenty seventh anniversary of the birth day
of the noble and good man Washington. Nature,
as if making known her glorious acknowledge
ment of the return of the hallowed day, seemed
clothed in more suitable attire, than on other
occasions When all shall honor alike, both
young and old, the day that gave birth to the
iIIustrous Father of his Country, is the time
looked forward to, by many whose hearts beat
high with love for what should undoubtedly be
a National holiday. Who can look back to the
trying times, and without one feeling of venera-
ton for the noble sufferers, let the day pass by.
1t is destined that ere long men shall look upon
this day as the Nations Sabbath, and the
spirit OF patriotism is now kindling itself, which
soon Will burst forth with dazzling brilliancy.
-ADN-@--
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
A New Iogt Office.

We learn that new Post Office has been
established at Clinton Station, on the line of
the Central r. R. of New Jersey and Theodore
FL. Risler, Esq, appointed Post Master.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

DEATH IN New ORLEANs.-By the report of
the New. Orleans Board of Health, it appears
that the total mortality from yellow fever, from
June 9th to December 18th, 1858, was
1862.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

Mr.. DADABHoY NowRoJI-It will be inter-
esting to learn that this gentleman recently
made sensation speech at ameeting in Bombay,
In favor of the establishment of an Economic
Messrs. Munguldass Nathoobhoy and Bhawoo
Dali also spoke, while Juggernath Sunkersett,
ESQ.,, occupied the chair.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

t@ There will be a sermon suitable for the
times, preached by the Rev. Jos. Ashbrook,
Pastor of the M E. Church, of this place, on
next Sabbath afternoon, at 81 o'clock
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

P1ETY IN THE PRIsoN.-The Trenton N.J.)
Democrat says that between thirty and forty of
the inmates of the State prison have protested
conversion during the past year, and their daily
conduct warrants the belief Of their sincerity
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
Increase,

A WRITER says that while sitting in the gallery
of the Senate Chamber, and looking down upon
the assembled wisdom therein collected, he count
ed sixty -four candidates for the Presidency.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

DEPARTURE OF A SUPPOSED SLAYER FROM
MOBILE MOBILE, Feb II The bark Ottowa
Capt. Gordon, sailed from this port yesterday,
ostensibly for st. Thomas, but it is believed her
real destination is the southern coast of Africa
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

ANOTHER TREASURER DECAMPED WITH THE
FUNDS -BosToN, Feb. lit is rumored that
VIM. S. Nc Gowan Treasurer of the Columbian
Mutual Loan and Fund Association, has decam-
ped with the funds of the Association
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

H The finest quality Of river suckers are
now exposed for sale in this place, in larg,
quantities.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

Two HUMAN SwILL TUBS, named Jep Prior
and Job Smith, at Brooklyn, n. Y drank on a
wager, between five O'Clock A. NJ, and two the
next morning, forty eight bottles of logger beer
each If it is true, as is stated, that they went
home sober, it'may be considered proved that
lager beer will not intoxicate.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
VOL. 1, NO. 10.

JOHN PERCY sued the Albany Evening Jour-
nal for the moderate sum of $1,000, 900 for al
legged ibes bnt the jury failed to see the points
of the joke, and told Mr.. Percy he must not only
do without the dimes but pay the cost of
prosecution. A good lesson for itigious
individuals
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

W@ The Rev. John B. Thompson, formerly
of Readington N. j., has been called to the First
Reformed Dutch Church of Metuchin He was
installed on Tuesday the 25th inst.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

The KANSAS GOLD MINERS at Cherry Creel
have fallen into evil ways Recent reports stat,
that they are fighting among themselves, and
that pistols are frequently used. The principal
amusements are drinking and card playing.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

THE BLACK WARRIOR AsHoRE.-NEw YORK,
Feb. 20.-The steamship Black Warrior, from
Havana, with dates to the 18th inst, went ashore
on Rockaway bar, this morning, while in charge
Of the pilot. The passengers and mails were
brought to the city by the pilot boat this even
ing The steamer is tight, and will probably be
got off,
She has on board 100000 in specie, and a
valuable cargo. Three steam-tugs have been
sent to her assistance
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

"THE LAST Man BROTHERHOOD ON Sat-
urday evening, the fourth annual supper of
'"The Last Man Brotherhood" took place at the
Hibberd House, in Arch street, near Tenth, and
we are pleased to learn from the members that
the affair passed off with on unusual degree of
happiness This Association is composed al
most entirely of journeymen printers, and is form
ed for the purpose of increasing the ties of friend
ship among the craft. The origin ofthe society
is taken from Geofrey Dale in the well-known
drama of the " Last Man," and their intention
is to have an annual supper while there is one
surviving member We believe this is the only
association of this kind in this city, and we are
happy to say that it exists among the members
of the "black art" At their first supper which
took place four years ago, they procured bot
tie of wine, which is to be kept sacred for the
" last man." when he is to drink to the memory
of each of his departed comrades. The broth
erhood is composed of thirty three members,
gentlemen who are well known among the prin
tiers, and we wish them all leng ripe life, and
much happiness. -Phala, Press Of Monday.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

THE ATLANTIC CABLE-ST. JOHNS. N. F.,
Feb. 1e.-Mr. Henly, the Chief electrician of
the Atlantic Telegraph Co. has arrived here
with his batteries and instruments to commence
operations with them at Trinity Bay, on the At
lantic Gable
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

New DISH FOR THE EPICURE.-The flesh of
the hippopotamus is the last novelty in the way
Of Parisien gourmanderde. A late writer says
of it: /" If our English lovers Of good eating
could but once taste such a steak, they would
not rest until they had caused fine, lively hippo
potami to be an article Of regular importation. y
Fancy the question at dinner-table, "I'll
thank you, sir, for slice of rare hippopotamus. "
N T. Sunday Times
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

FIVE THOUSAND shares in the stock of the
Suez ship canal, representing half million dol
lars have been taken in the United States, which
is nearly equal to the amount taken in England.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

/ A CoUNTRYMAN SoLD.-Y esterday afternoon
countryman standing in Market steet above
Spruce, Philadelphia, was feeced out of his
marketing by the following cute dodge A man
Itepped up and bargained for nine pounds
,utter, at 33 cents per pound, and for all the
eggs the farmer had inAis wagon He request
ID that the eggs should be counted while he
topped with the butter into carpet store near
oy. The farmer supposed he belonged to the
store, and proceeded to count out the eggs, and
after having finished bis job, visited the store to
see what detained his customer. Upon inquir-
ing for him at the Store, he was informed that
man had called there for moment, with sew
eral pounds of butter in his possession, but van
ished shortly afterwards. He inquired if the
man was recognised by any of the attendants,
whereupon he was informed that he was an old
prison bird. The farmer left suddenly, and &C
knowledged himself sold to the tune OF 81.
A CHURCH, for outcasts, exclusively, is about
to be built at Cincinnati Nearly thousand
dollars were subscribed on Friday.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24
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A WHITE MAN ScoURGED. Solomon Sparkes,
who was indited on Monday last, 18th inst, by
the grand jury of Marion county, Virginia, for
stealing turkey, valued at one dollar and fifty
cents, the property of William Thomas Knots,
and who, on Wednesday, was arraigned on said
Indictment, and plead guilty to the same, was
on Thursday morning last tied up to the whip.
ping post in the yard at Marion, andreceiVed
ten stripes on his bare back, well laid on
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

A VEIN OF lead ore has been discovered in
Somerset county, Pa, in the neighborhood o.
the town of Somerset
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24


Using Ponder Keg For Kindling Wood
Yesterday morning friend Of ours, who is a
book keeper in an Vvenue Wholesale store,
feeling rather chilly, undertook TO build roar
ing fire in hurry. He succeeded Looking
about for dry fuel, his eye rested on whot he
took for an enagty powder cask ard which struck
him as exactly the thing. He accordingly
crammed it in the fire, drew his coat tails under
his arms, and backed up, as near as possible, to
the genial heat. In about the shaking of a
lambs tail, however, tremendous explosion
took place, our friend was thrown forward with
vioelnt jerk, and frightened nearly out of his
wits; he made worm-fence tracks for the door,
to dodge the shower Of bricks, which he thought
might be travelling in his direction. The cask,
it is supposed, was not entirely empty, though,
fortunately, not enough remained in to do serl-
Gus damage. Our friend, after satisfying him.
self that the worst was over, resumed his place
at his ledger, but it was noticeable that the
entries therein, for some hours after the explo-
sion, were written with Sthphen Hopkln-lsh-
like scrawl in place of the usual bold hand OF
the book-keeper Washington Star
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-02-24

FLOODS IN THE WEST CINCINNATI, Feb.
2O.-Incessant rains occ urred throughout the
West, last week. causing great food in the
Ohio river. There is now thiry-three feet of
water in the channel and the wster is still rising
at the rate of foot every holr 1t is now
within three feet of the great rise of 1853, and
is up to the second stories of stories on Water
street All the upper streams ire overfowing.
No trains started this eveningon the Ohio and
Mississippi Railroad. The weather is clear,
with q, high wind.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-06-02

B 4 wag has made up the following
summary Of what he calls the ""Inallena
BILE Rights Of Americans" ard which are
not enumerated in the Declaration of In
dependence:
To know any trade or business without
apprenticeship or experience.
70 marry without regard to fortune.
state of health, position, of parents or
friends,
To have wife sod children dependent
on contingencies Of business, and, in ca c
of sudden death, leave them wholly un-
provided for.
To put off upon h~ireling strangers the
literary, moral andsreligious education of
children.
10 teach children no good trade.
hoping they will have, when grown up,
wit enough to live on the industry Of 9th
er people.
To enjoy the general sympathy. when
made bankrupt by reckless speculations.
To cheat the Government. if possible.
To hold Office without being competent
to discharge its duties.
To build houses with nine and six inch
wall, and go to funerals of tenants, Ere
men and others, killed by their fall, weep
ing over the mysterious dispensation Of
Providence.
10 build up cities and towns without
parks, public squares, broad streets, or
ventilated blocks, and call pestilence a
visitation Of God.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-06-02
Instincts of a Wild Animal.

Various interesting facts have been
noted in relation TO the demeanor of our
animals prior to a great CONFUSION. 1t
was towards room. beneath a clear and
almost cloudless sky, with the sea Lreeze
freshly blowing, that the cities Of Con.
ception and Talcahuano, on the coast Of
South America. were dcsolated in 1885.
At 10 o'clock, two hours before their
ruin, The inhabitants observed, with sur.
prise as altogether unusual. large flights
nf sea fowl passing from the coast to the
interior; and the dogs at Talcahuano
abandoned the town before the shock
which levelled its buildings was felt
Not an animal. it is believed was in the
place when the destruction anne In
1904 previous to the earthquake at Ma
pies, which took place in the night, but
was most severely felt in the provinces,
the oxen and COWS began to below, the
sheep a d goats bleated strangely, the
dogs howl led terribly, and the horses fast.
ened in their stalls leaped mp e~ndeavoring
to break the halters which attached them
to the managers. Rabbits and MOLE were
seen to leave their burrows; birds rose.
as if scared, frem the places on which
they had alighted; and reptiles left in
the clear daylight their snbterranean re.
treats Some faithful dogs, a few minutes
before the shock. awoke their sleeping
masters by barking and pulling them, Al
If anxious to warn them of i~mpendino
danger, aud several persons ~ers thus
enabled to save themselves. On the re
cen occasion all the dogs in the neigh.
borhood Of VALID howled before the pco.
pie were sensible of their danger. III
account for these circumstances it il o
.jectured that, prior 10 actual dis. urbance,
noxious gases and other cxhalations are
emitted from the interior of the earth,
through ~crannies and pores Of the surface.
Invisible TO the eve, which distress and
alarm anim.l gifted with acute organs
of smell.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-06-02

A SHOT IN THE FLocK.-We wonder Il
the following Paixhan shot, from the
Notes from the Plymouth Pulpit" By
Henry Ward Beechcr, hits ANYBODY in
all this region round about? We hope
not. Mr.. Beecher said
There are sitting beforc me in this
congregation now two hundred men, who
stuff their Sunday full of what they call
religion, and then go out on Monday to
catch their brother by the throat, say
ing Pay me what thou owest, it's
Monday now, and you needn't think that
because we sat crying together yesterday,
over our Saviour's sufferings and love,
that am going to let you off from that
debt, if it does ruin you to pay it now