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The Lambertville press., 1859-04-14
VOL. 4, NO. 23.
giographifs.
BY W. D.

Call and Willis had now got up to McPher-.
sons with their rifemen, and the action became
fierce Lieutenant Lollar at the head of squa-
dron of Simcoe's hussars, fell on Armand's rem
nant, and drove it out of line, making Lieutenant
Breso and some privates, prisoners
Following this blow, Lollar turned upon our
riaemen, then pressing upon the Queens rangers,
and at the came moment Capt Ogilrie, of the
legion cavalry, who had been sent that morning
from camp with one troop for the collection of
forage, accidentally appeared on our left flank.
The rife corps fell back in confusion upon
Butler drawn up in the rear with his continen-
tas Satisfied with the repulse of the assailine
troops, Lieut.. Col Simcoe began to retire; nor
was he further pressed by Gen. Butler, as Corn
wallis had removed the main body on hearing the
first fire, to shield Simcoe.
Lafayette claimed the advantage in this re-
conoitre and states his enemy's loss to be sixty
killed, and one hundred wounded; whereas Lord
Cornwallis acknowledges the loss of only three
officers and thirty privates killed and wounded.
Among the former was Lieut.. Jones, amuch ad-
nired young officer.
What was our loss in killed and wounded does
not appear in the report of Gen. Lafayette but
three officers and twenty-eight privates were
taken prisoners When General st. Clair was
appointed to the command of the army against
the western Indians, Col Butler was selected as
second in command.
In the battle of November 4th 1871, which
terminated in the defeat of st. Clair, he COM
manded the right wing of the army, with the rank
of General
1t was on this occasion, that the intrepid But
Ter closed his military career in death; his cool
ness preserved, andcourage remaining mistaken,
| till the last moment of existance
"While enabled to keep the field, his exertions
were truly heroic. He repeatedly led his men
to the charge, and with slaughter drove the
enemy before him; but being at length compelled
to retire to his tent from the number and severity
ofhis wounds, he was receiving surgical aid, when
a ferocious warrior rushing into his presence,
gave him mortal blow with his tomaho,cE.-
But even then the gallant soldier died not nnre-~
venged. He had anticipated this catastrophe.
and discharging pistol which he held in his
hand lodged its contents into the breast of his
enemy, who uttering hideous yell, fell by his,
side and Immediately expired |"
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In the Baptist Church at Wertsville, N. j.,
March 18th, by Rev. s. L. Cox, MI. VIM.
Taylor, of Woodville, n j., to Miss Sarah
Jane Hixson, of the former place.
Also, at the residence of the brides father, in
Wertsville, on the 9th inst. by the same, Mr.
VIM. Cole, of Pennington, n. j., to Miss Lizzie
Hocombe, of the former place.
In Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 5th by Rev.
Henry p Thompson, the Rev. John b. Thomp-
son, formerly Agent of the NJ j., State Teach.
ers' Association, to Miss Hannah g. Reeve, o.
Alowaystown N. j.
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After they had taken their positions, Grambrill
stepped forward, aud in clear firm voice stated
that he was an innocent man, that he did not
in any way or manner advise, nor had he any
completely whatever in the murder of Officer
Benton.
Cyphus also addressed the multitude, stating
that he was innocent that he was indicted and
tried under name that he had never borne
Prior to the falling of the drop they sang a
hymn.
at 12 minutes before II the fatal drop fell,
and they were ttishcred into eternity. Gambrill
and Corrie died without struggle; Cropp and
Cyphus did not die SO easy. Ganibrill was en-
gagged to the last moment in earnest prayer, and
the last words that he uttered were Lord Jesus,
receive my spirit.n
AT 30 minutes past II they were lowered,
and the physicians pronounced them dead, when
their bodies were placed in their collins and
delivered to their friends Baltimore Patriot
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA AND MExIco-NEw
ORLEANS, April 8.-The steamship Quaker City
has arrived from Minatitian, bringing San Fran
cisco advices to the 21st ult, and the passengers
transferred from the Pacific to the Tehuantepec
route.
The steamer John L. Stephens had left San
Francisco with the mails and passengers for the
Panama route. She carried out nearly l,5OO,-
600 in gold, mostly for New York
The San Francisco papers contain no news of
Importance.
Arrivals at San Francisco prior to March 81.
Ships Intrepid, Argo, Carrier, Dove, Edward
Stanley, and Ocean Telegraph, from New York !;
ships Winfield Scott, and Fearless, from Boston !;
ship John Clark, from Baltimore ship Frigate
Bird, from Hong Kong; ship Elvira, from Car
diff
The advices from Vera Cruz received via
Mazatlan are to the 1st instant
Miramon appeared before Vera Cruz on the
18th ult., with 500 Of his advanced guard for
the purpose of accommodating. His main army
was encamped near Madeline, nine miles from
the city. The women and children of Vera Cruz
had been removed to the shipping for safety
during the expected assault, and the Liberals
were animated with the determination to resist
to the DEATH
Miramon, finding himself out generated at all
points, broke up his camp on the 9th, and COM
menced his retreat on the capital.
Ampudia, with strong force, had gained a
position in the rear of Miramon, to cut off his
retreat towards the capital.
General Degollado, at the head of 4, 900 men,
was at Tacubaya, and other Liberal forces sur
rounded the capital, which it was expected,
would soon surrender
Mr.. McLane arrived on the lst of April amid
the rejoicing of the people of Vera Cruz over
the retreat of Miramon. He was received with
great enthusiasm, his arrival at that time leading
to the presumption that Juarez would be recog-
nised by the United States.
New ORLEANS, April 9.-The mails from Vera
Cruz, via the Tehuantepec steamer Quaker City,
confirm the retreat of Miramon, with the Liberals
in his rear.
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BREACH OF TRUsT--On Friday last, General
Paul Appleback, of Haycock township. Bucks
county, entrusted draft of $1,000 to neighbor,
for the purpose Of depositing it in the Doyles-
town Bank. The neighbor, William s. Wood,
it now appears drew the money for the draft and
decamped. General Applebach pursued him to
Philadelphia, and found him on Sunday morning,
at the William Penn Hotel, on Market street,
with all the money in his possession except $50,
which he had spent. HeN handed the money
over to Gen. A. without hesitation, and accom-
panied him home. He explained his strange con-
duct by alleging that he had understood Gen.
A. to say that he wanted him to draw the money,
and that he had gone to Philadelphia before
returning home to attend to some business
there Reading Gazette.
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THE WHEAT CRop.-During the past week
we have had extensive opportunities of convers-
county, and we are gratifed to be able to state
that the growing wheat crop makes better ap-
pearance than it has done for many years at the
same time in the spring. The testimony is una
nimous that the prospect Of full crop is excel
lent. From the adjoining counties we have
similar reports. Lancaster Eapress
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ARRIVAL OF LORD LYONS AT WAsHINToN.-
WASHINGTON, April 8.-Lord Lyons, the new
minister from Great Britain to the United States,
with his suite, accompanied by Lord Napier,
arrived at the capital last evening. Lord Napi-
er proceeded to Annapolis, to welcome his sue
cessor, Immediately on the announcement of the
arrival of the British frigate Curacao.
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BosroN, April Tn the police court, yes
terday, Mr. Cook, the sub-master of the Eliot
school charged with an assault and battery on a
Catholic sholar during the recent school trouble,
was discharged.
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ALLEGED HORSE THIEF.-On Saturday, a
man, who gave the name Of Manson III. Henshaw
was arrested by Lieut., Magee, of the Mounted
Police, at Mount Airy, Twenty second Ward,
on suspicion Of having stolen a horse and wagon,
which he was driving at the time. A few min
utes after he had been taken into custody, pur-
suing party came up. The horse and vehicle
were stolen from Bethlehem, and were the pro-
perty Of Henry Weiland, who keeps livery
stable at that place. The accused acknowledged
the thief and said he intended selling the horse
and wagon to obtain money to enable him to
visit his father who is residing in Wisconsin
he was taken to Bethlehem, and committed to
Jail Phila Argus
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SATISFACTORY News FROM Pixies PEAK.-
LEAvENwoRTH, KANSAS, April 1.--Mr. Brock
field, formerly Mayor of Nebraska City, writes
from Boulder City, under date Of March 9Th,
that discoveries of coarse gold in the mountains
had been made which pays miners at the rate
of SIS per day with rockers, and much more with
the use of sluices The tenor of his statement
is eminently satisfactory and conclusive.
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WASHINGTON AFFAIRS WASHINGTON, APP
ril 1.-The Postmaster General has sent
letters to several gentlemen inviting proposals
for carrying the mails between New York and
New Orleans and California, from the Both of
September to the lst of July next, leaving to
the bidders to designate their own routes The
proposals are to be received until the 3Oth of
April
Commander Calhoun has been oredred to the
command Of the sloop of-war Portsmouth, the
lag ship Of the African squadron, now fitting
out at Portsmouth New Hampshire.
/ W. Il. Winter, one of the principal contrac-
tors for the Capitol extension and other public
buildings, died here this afternoon.
The name Of the Washington Union is to be
charged to the Constitution.
Among the strangers in the criminal court
this morning were Horace Swami, of Maryland
brother-in-law of the late Philip Barton Key,
and Mr.. Surman, uncle of the late Mr.. Key
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A MAN COMING TO LIFE AT HIS Own FUNE-
RAL-In Orange, N. j., week before last, a
man named John Koch while engaged in paint
ing on the third story of house, fell to the
ground, and was taken up for dead. He was
conveyed to his residence, laid out, and his af1ic-
ted relatives and friends, in due time proceeded
to make the usual arrangements for the funeral,
which was appointed for Sunday. Shortly be-
fore the hour appointed on that day, the body
exhibited signs of returning animation, and in o
few moments afterwards, to the astonishment ALL
the young man in the coffin, who was, of course,
believed to be dead, was able to converse with
his friends. 1t is singular case and the mans
escape from being buried alive was truly mira
culous. The physicians, however pronounce
his present condition as extremely critical, and
it is doubted whether he may survive the injur-
les sustained by the fall.
FEARFUL STAMPEDE AT CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN New YoRK.-NEw YoRK, April 11.-Dur-
yesterday, in Forty second street, the curtain
covering portion of the alter took fire from
candle The church was crowded at the time,
and a fearful stampde took place. Upwards of
thirty persons-mostly women and children
were trampled under foot and badly injured,
many having their arms and legs broken. Two
of the children received fatal injuries
A few years ago the use of the whip in most
of onr State Prisons was abolished. 1t is now
said by many persons that the punishments
which were substituted have not only failed in
enforcing discipline but that they proved Tar
more injurious to health than the old system q
nogging. The question has been debated ~
length in the New York House Of Assembly
and on Friday last, by vote of 76 yeas 70 =
nays, that body gave to the officers oI 1he pli-
sons discretionary powers in respect TO the mode
Of Furnishing convicts--in other words, permit
ting them to use the whip when, in their judg-
ment, it may be advisable.
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AN Old NEGRO. Therei is negro one hum
dred and twenty years old in Anderson, Texas,
still hearty and healthy, and his masters favor
ite boy' He remains distinct recollection
of the battle of Guilford Court House, Va, dur
ing the revolutionary war.
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A war seems to be threatened in the West In
dies between Denmark or rather the Danish Gov
ernor of ST. Thomas and Santa Cruz and the
Republic of Dominica. During the late civil
war in Dominica some armed vessels in the SER
vice of Buez, then at the head of one of the con-
tending factions seized two Danish schooners
as they were entering Port-au Blatte, then held
by the opposite party, and which Buez's squad
ron claimed to be blockading. The vessels thus
seized were carried off TO Curacao and sold.-
A claim for indemnity having been lately made
by Danish agent, the Dominican Government
declined to recognize him, on the ground that he
was commissioned not by the King of Denmark,
but by the Governor of Santa Cruz. Thus re-
pulsed, he soon came back again in Danish
war steamer from the St. Thomas The Domi-
nican Government appear to have taken the guns
of the steamer as good commission enough,
and professed themselves ready to negotiate on
the subject but the only negotiation with which
the agent wnuld have anything to do was the
payment of $l50,000 by way of indemnity, with
out stopping to inquire as to the legality of the
capture or the liability of the present Govern
ment for the acts of the captors. This the Do
minicans would not agree to, and by the latest
accounts March l5)the port of St. Domingo
was blockaded by the Danish steamer
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LEANS, April 6 6-About noon, to-day, the lower
cotton press, containing ten thousand bales of
cotton, was set on fire, and, spreading to the
adjacent buildings, ragged with the greatest fury,
defying the attempts of the iremen to check its
progress. -Four squares embracing about sew
enty houses, were destroyed, and the fire is still
burning.
A small portion Of the GOTTEN was saved, and
the estimate Of the loss, so far, is very nearly
million. The damage is supposed to be well
insured.
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ANOTHER Destructive FIRE AT New Or
LEANs-Loss 5000, 0OO-NEw ORLEANS, April
Ito day at noon fire broke out in Hales'
large warehouse, building which occupies half
of a square on Fulton street, 5000 bales of bag
ging, together with gunnies, rope, and Western
produce, were burnt.
The fire extended to eight adjoining stores,
which were also destroyed. The stores were
partially occupied.
The loss amounted to about 5000, ,OOO
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THE UNITED STATES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
April 6.-In view of the fitting out the new
war steamers, the Navy Department will proba-
bly, experience some difficulty in procuring the
necessary number of engineers. There are now
lacking of the fun complement, eight chiefs,
twenty-five first assistants, and thirty-six second
assistants and twenty four third assistants. -
The reason for this is doubtless the inadequacy
of the compensation. There is also scarcity Of
pursers and surgeons and marines, owing in part
to the requirement of the Paraguay expedition.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

rived within six hundred yards of such bend or point, shall give signal by one long sound of his steam-whistle, as a notice to any steam CT that may be approaching; and should there be any approaching steamer within hearing of such signal, it shall be the duty of the pilot thereof to answer such signal by one long sound of his steam-whistle, when both boats shall be navigatedwith the proper precautions, as required by Rule Second.
 REINSTATEMENT REFUsED.-Lewis Pierce. late pilot of the New Uncle Sam who had been suspended by the Local Inspectors at St. Louis, petitioned to be renstated but was refused, as will be seen by the following extracts from the report of the Inspectors. We copy from the St. Louis Republican:
 In the examination of the case of the coIli- sion of the steamers New Uncle Sam and J. H. Dickey, we were satisfied that human life, in that instance, was placed in peril by reason of your 'Fincompetency or negligence" and de- cided upon suspension of your license to per form the duties of pilot on any steamer for the term of six months from the 11th day of Feb ruary last.
 In the petition presented for your reinstate- ment there are no mitigating circumstances whatever submitted why your license should be returned nor are we aware that there can be any, for the time that has elapsed since the judgment rendered in your case has only served to strengthen our minds in the justness and propriety of the decision.
 In conclusion, we assume that those occur rences can and must be prevented, and there fore decline to reinstate you.
 JAMES H. McCORD.
 H. SINGLETON. Local Inspectors.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29
,pBATH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY

T c1s- TIE DEs ARC SABBATH SCHOOL ot the ,, ,otSodist % Episcopal Church South, will cele- a.at. it. anniversary on Saturday, the 3oth
 T, The Presbyterian Sabbath School, which ,.. consented to join in the festivities VIII ,.t our School at the Methodist Church, at nine o'clock, 4. m., from which place. after ,F .h ,romi1ms have been awarded, they VIII rs,,,ir in procession to the Grove, near the ,hsr. under the marshalship of Mr. JEFF Ioar Exercises will then open with prayer. Tbe students will then recite their speeches After which an address, upon the subject o' sbbath Schools, will be delivered by D. w. n,v1s. Esq A sumptuous picnic will then be served up.
 Persons desiring to contribute refreshments of any kind, will please send them either to the Church or the Grove.
 A. G. GOODWIN, SUPERINTENDENT.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

.,. OVERWHELMING CREATURE CoMFoRrs. - ine clerk of the steamer Wm. H. Langley. is
 ''''iai Tor his kindness and attention to ras'eNseIs' During recent trip of that "swift s," ' S@'e little steamer," he was disturbed from q q. ''u'noers by the repeated calculations of a eSss"ser e,s Ill state-room hard by, who ex- I'll, o' that l had Brandy toddy. 3 v,a to h'S instincts the elerk arose and pro- hvt a'S" distressed friend " with potation {; e;s IO' satisfied with ''one horn," the same nctiI ,'o" was repeated again, and yet again, on, '' 1' last the distressed indiydual'' was amoa ,'u ID the morning the clerks bar-bill ar. ..i '''ea to nineteen drinks. QUERY.-W Who h;s tue most, the Good Samaritan clerk, or
 "0'Sy passenger.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

THE Way TO DO Tiff you want to keep yolr town from thriving. turn a cold shoulder to every mechanic and beginner in business, Book upon every new conner with Iealons scowl, Discourage all you can. If that will not do, decry work, and rather go abroad for Ware of hiskind, than to give him your money. laSt, though not least. refuse to take your home paper. -[ Pocahontas Advertiser.
 The above is true to the letter. We know of no one in this meek of woods" who has hen guilty of any of the grave charges" atore referred to, except one who "refuSes to take his home paper" That "individ." it is sald, reads neighbours, who now takes two Copies. "SGc TRANSIT GLORIA mUNDI."
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29
ADVICE GRATIS. .''-Under this caption

N"FlCE ERATIS. .>>-Uhuef tulS CdpIloH' hH Vicksburg Sun'' discourses as follows:
 Never fail to trade with the merchant who af'ertlSes literally in preference to one who aoeS not, if you would consult your pecuniary interest. The reason is obvious. The man Who adyertises his goods, wares, etc. sells three times as many goods as the other, and he can afford to sell cheaper. So read the ad- sfttlsementS, and patronize the establishments Ma advertise most. Depend upon it, man @Ao neglects to extend knowledge of his goods and business always charges more for an a. article than that man who advertises freely. Se would walk ten miles any time to see the Autograph of merchant who was a non-ad- wrtser. and at the same time liberal dealer. Ao such man is in existence.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29
Memphis Market.
MEMPHIS BULLETIN OFFICE,
 Saturday April 23. 1859.

COTTON-The market yesterday. in con sequence of the unfavorable news from Flu rope by the Arabia, was dull and very much unsettled A decline in rates to the extent of l011 cent was generally demanded on the part of brokers. but acceded to only in few in- stances Many parties decline to operate un- til further information from abroad is receiv- ed. Yesterdays sales amounted to only 1h5 bales, as follows bales at Saa cents at 10; 12 at 10s p at 1o3 26 at II 94 at H. Owing to the unsettled state of the market we omit quotations for the present.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

WATKINS CHApEL.,-The Second Quarterly Meeting for the Des Arc Station, Methodist Episcopal Church South, commenced on TIT dpy evening las t, in the above Chapel. On sunday morning, Rev. J. B. ANNIs, Presiding EJer of the Little Rock District, preached to the largest audience we have ever seen assem- hIea in our town. His sermon was replete with scrpturai illustrations, and betokened an earnest and prayerful desire for the salvation of his fellow-nen. After the sermon, nearly three hundred dollars were subscribed by many of our citizens, to enable the trustees to finish the Chapel This sum, we learn, is sufii- c-nt to accomplish the objects desired; and the work will be commenced with as little delay as possible.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

R +AicAS CA, COMMERCE IN THE AMooR s,ion,io. na'- The English papers are calling of n'L9'4 '''oI 70 the fact that the Amoor River. lore "I'on ,h n Ihey knew scarcely anything be- na,',, s .ne CfImean war, is now regularly also s. sa'eu oy California steamer. IL is es ''i s'aleq that the Gulf of Gastric is crowd ,be cs @no American shipping, by whom .. o"'IleF trade for transmission of this s--' artery of Russia is nonopulized.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

NEW SroRE--NNw GooDs.-We invite at Tffon to the advertisement of GOODWIN X SON, Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Sc. Their location is at the northeast corner of B'ena Vista and Park streetS-Hawkins new brdng. Their stock has been well selected, anI as they are experienced merchants, dealers can rely upon cheap bargains and polite atten- finn
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

-w if von wish a pair of fine Boots, or bg ar wish to purchase French Calf-skins, ] snDv1 ,'1.,ther. Oak-Tanned Sole Leather and !; r;,liDss of every description call at U bRihN
 uo,r,s. sign of the "Big Boot" on Bnena ,, street. See their advertisement Tn our ,'a ,1.. [mar 25-tf:.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

FINE BRANDY,-LEoN X Co.,, opposite the Nucleus House," sent Us yesterday bottle 'f their fine brandy. 6 Smack" our sampler,
 ays it is the finest article ever brought to Des Ire, and advises all, '' both sick and well :" to us" it, but not abuse it." |" Them's our
 entimentS.'
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

gSr We examined some peach trees in the neghbolhood of our town, on the 2lth inst, Ind are satisfied that, up to that time the fruit
 had escaped injury by frost or cold weather.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

WHO CAN BEAT Ir?-We have, at pres fl'' before us an egg measuring seven and hfee-quarter inches in circumference around ee ends, and six inches around the sides. 'l" egg was presented to us by MT. S. Mark z. n'la' of West Point, and was laid by hen of Me Brahma- Pootra breed
 Won't it take a pre,oium9
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

cy- Persons desiring supply of ice the
 hsning summer. will notice the advertisement f Messrs. BoHLEN, WILSON & Co.,, of Mem
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29
MARKETS, &C.
CITIZEN OFFICE, Dgs ARC, Friday. April 29. 1859.
 ECEIprS FOB PAST WEEK.

COTTON RECEIPTS FOR PAST WEEK. A. Stewart & Bros. received bales which they bought at from 9i@10s cents. Geo. ". Walden received II bales, which he bought at 95c
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

C5yp We are indebted to Capt. W. GiBBEs, clerk of the U. s. Mail packet Medora, which boat passed up at an early hour this morn ing, for files of late papers, from which we glean the following dreadful intelligence.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-04-29

RSg~ Two centuries ago not one person in 100 wore stockings. Fifty years ago not one boy in 1000 was allowed to run at large nights. Fifty years ago not one girl in 1000 made waiting women of her mnlhRr.