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The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

Gs~Georgo Williams, the colored man ar.
rested upon charge of burglariously enter.
ing tho boarding house Of Mr.. Foster, On the
corner of Third and Broadway, was discharged
6y Judge Lowe, yesterday. Mr.. Foster was
hned the costs for contempt of Court--fsiline g
to appear and prosecute.
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A MAN DRowNED.--A man named Charles
Davis, while in a state of intoxication, yester.
day, attempted to cross the Ohio River, in the
vicinity Of Millcreek, in skiff, and when near
the middle, fell overload tAd was drowned
Previous to starting q couple of friends re-
quested to accompany him, but he refused
their offer. His body was not recovered.
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JUMPED IN THE CANAL "A man named Adam
Rensing, who was indicted by the Grand J ary
for msliciously stabbipg police officer, while
on his way with an officer, yesterday, to the
Court. house for trial, jumped from the Miami
street bridge, over the railing, into the canal.
he was fishsd out with boat.hook, worse
scared than hurt.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

DEATH IN THE Cry PRIsoN.-Frank Going
coiored man, who was semitic the City Prison,
Jay before yesterday, as vagrant, died with
aenr'um tremens about two O'Clock yesterday.
captain Bunker informs us that he was In o
dying condition when received. He was or.
dered to tho Commercial Hospital yesterday
morning by the Police Court, but before he
could be removed his spirit had taken its flight.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

ASSAULT AND BArTERY.-Miss Emma Pross
succeeded yesterday in procuring bail for her
appearance at the Court of Common Pleas.
md was released from the County Jail. She
went at once to the City Prison, where she
came in contact with woman named Ann
hagan. Words passed between the two rela-
ave to an old grudge, when Miss Hmma up
with chair and struck Miss Eagan over the
head. She was Immediately arrested and
gave bail in the sum of 500 for her appear
ance at the Police Court to-day.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

SAD CAsuALTY.-Last night, as the down
tram on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day
Ton Railroad was leaving Glendale, an Irish
man named Stewart, who had got out to get
something to drink, attempted to get on
again, when he fell and was run over, break
ing his thigh, smashing his arm and nearly
cutting off his hand. His family was in the
cars; he was broughtto this city by tho same
train, where he now lies in critical condi-
ton.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

ARREST OF A MURDERER Darling,
who murdered man named Parker, at Mays
vile, KY, In December last, was arrested BY
Officer Marmion, on the levee, yesterday, and
confined In the Hammond. street Station house.
A dispatch was Immediately sent TO aysville,
informing the authorities Of hisarrest. Officers
are expected to arrive here to-day, when be
will be handed over.
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Adjourned.

RoBBERY OF A MoEBY DBAwER.-A man
named Thomas Mitchell, last night, stole q
money drawer from the counter Of Eperson's
drug store, corner Of Broadway and Lower.
market, but was soon detected, being caught
before be had reached the market honye He
was lodged at Hammond street.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

,John Hays and Peter Brophy, cou-
pie of individuals well known to the police,
we're tried by Judge Lowe, yesterday, and
found guilty of stealing one bottle Of wine
and one box of cigars from the establishment
Of Mr...seaman, on Fifth-street, near Race.
They were sentenced to the chain gang for
the term Of six months each. Brophy, it
will be remembered, escaped from the chain
gang some days since.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
lBy Telegraph
New Orleans Market.

NEW ORLEANS, September 23-p, NJ.
Couon-Sales $500 bales at ll@llkc. for
midIlings; M sales of the week baes receipts do
H0o bales total do 29OOO bales; receipts ahead oS
iast year 25oO bales; present stock iOl. 100 bales
AGAINST LOO bales last year Coffee QUIET present
change on New York l@iSc discount; sigit do. Ee
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

gG- The trial of Miss Emma Pross,
charged with harboring lewd women, was
indefinitely postponed in the Police Court,
yesterday, in consequence of her being in
the custody Of the Sheriff, to answer the
charge Of malicious destruction of property,
to the Court Of Common Pleas-tarring the
house of DR.. Waiter.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

&S- Abner Haskins, charged with stealing
a coat, of the value of seven dollars, and q
book valued at one dollar, was discharged In
the Police Court yesterday. The evidence
went to show that Haskins only borrowed the
coat, in which was the book, withou. tho con-
sent of the owner.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

y- The following Is a list of letters de-
tanned for non payment of postage at the
Postofiice, in this city, September %:
A.. inch, Harmer, Ohio.
William Atkins, Mt. Giead, Ohio.
William O.; Pilkey, MEANWHILE, Ohis.
\. Perry, Newark, N. j.
Edward Witte, st, Charles, Mo.
Mrs. Rebecoa Jolliffe, Stephenson's Depot, Va
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24


THE WILL CASE DECIDED The will case
which has been SO long pending In the Circuit Court
was was decided yesterday, and the will was Sustained
The particulars OF the matter are these Madison
1oung, at his death, which occurred some two OF
three years ago. left the greater part of hs estate n
~ le members Of aamily named Ross, which act was
dlstas einl to his brothers, who together with man
named Murphy, who had purchased an in tersst Of
oe OF the heirs contested it on the ground # the
lncompetebcy of the tesator. The amount i'm dispue
was about three thousand eight hundred dollars. The
verdict was rendered about three O'Clock P. III.
Don't forget that tonight is the time ap-
pointed for the Kenton Cadets to display their
knowledge Of the art of war. Be CAREFUL folks, look
oh but don't 60 too near; they may provo dan
The proceeds Of the concert, last Saturday
$50 ''' ~ "oou'
Our jail is fast becoming depopulated, con,
tainiug only seven inmates.
The wheat market continues dull, though
dealers hope to see better times.
pleted. "N'N 00AA
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

DEATH ny FALL.--Coroner Carey yester-
day held an inquest over the body Of an old
man named Philip Roberts, found dead in a
barn in Sycamore Township. A deep cut
was found on the side of bis head which bled
very, freely. The verdict Of the jury was
death by falling from the hayloft Of the barn
IN which he was. The deceased was about
seventy five years of age.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

aSs- We are informed that the silver cornet
intended as present to Mr.. A. Menter, leader
OF Menter's Cornet Band, In this city, will
arrive here about Wednesday next. It will be
placed on exhibition for short time at some
prominent point. Due notice of which will be
0iven
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

DAYLIGHT RoDBERY.-During the absence
OF Mr.. Small and his family, day before yes
terday, his dwelling-house on Stone. street.
near Third, was entered by thief or thieves
and robbed of 1924 in gold coin. The money
was taken from bureau drawer. Mr.. Small
is of opinion that the robbery was perpetrated
by persons acquainted with his premises.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

RuNAwAY.--A horse attached to q buggy.
the property Of Mr.. Gibson, the plumber OF, on
Vine-street, became frightened at an omnibus,
Yesterday afternoon, and ran away. The
buggy was upset near Woods Theater and
smashed to pieces. The horse was also con.
ssidsrably bruised. There was no one In the
buggy at the time.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

CORRECTION MEDICAL.-The statement In
the Times of last evening that Professor John
King had resigned his chair In the Ecleotie
Medical College Of M Medcine, We are Informed
Is entirely untrue. No such resignation has
been rendered the Board of Trustees.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Steamboat Register.

nAAIaa,ll,yMA.Isnnpomerny, Kanawha; Fairy oueen.
Fcnnn FySS,e boston, BIZ sandy Clipper, Louisville
Ihlo No 2, DO. Emma, Memphis; Novelty Pills.
oI5s 5sp ure JG!la Koans do parkersburg, Madison.
Maysyille Boston Big SANDY Parkershnrgg XnoTS aTi
sun, Emma Graham, Pittsburg; Pomeroy, KanaWha.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

CoRREcTION.--By reference to our telegraph
column, 1t will be seen that the report Of the
attempted suicide of Charles Steele, news q gent
On the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Rail-
road, as published in the Times of last evening,
Is incorrect,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

&a"The citizens of the Thirteenth Ward
and several doing business on Deer Creek, have
petitioned Council to extend Deer Creek sewer
south sixty feet. Also, that Court-street be
extended to Dublin or) Lock street. Referred,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

HATS AND CAPs.-0ne Of tho best places in
the city to obtain suitable hat or cap Is at B..
K. Alleys, No. Al Broadway, opposite Broad
way Hotel. His fall style is greatly admired,
and is rapidly coming in vogue.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

&s'~There will be meeting Of the 0pposi.
tion County Executive Committee at ton
o'clock this morning, for organization. They
meet In Metropolitan Building, corner Of
Ninth and Walnut.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

u.s. -Walnut-street at tho Miami Canal Is to
be barricaded, to prevent accident until the
new bridge 10 erected.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

lN Hunt street near the residence of Hon.
q. II. PendletoD, is in Wretched condition,
and has been again made the subject Of COM
plant to the City Council.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

RS-John King, grocer and coffee house
keeper, was fined ten dollars and costs BY
Judge Lowe, yesterday, for selling liquor on
Sunday.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

Gy- The Market Committee are authorized
to procure new scale at expense of eight
dollars, for use Of market. master.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

CHARGE OF VAaRANcY.--Miss Caddy May,
one OF Miss Emma Pross' boarders, was tried
in the Police Court yesterday on a charge Of
yagrancy. The jury failed to agree. We un-
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
FOR SALE.

kIs0R RENT-THREE ROoMS-0n the
A' the second floor, within fifteen minutes walk Of
Eifth-street and Whitewater Canal, Possession
within three weeks. Address J. H j., Coz Fifih.st
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

Y ,OsT-P0CKET- -BO0K-On Sixth, Sew.
ma eDth, Walnut or Vine streets, a small leather
pocket. book containing five or six dollars IN bils
The finder will be rewarded by returning the same 10
the owner, southeast corner Ninth and Elm
Tsanoyha1
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
w A N Ts! w ANTs!!
CITY MATTERS.

@-Penny Press to be had every
morning at the Counting-rOom door.
Only one cent.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

,OST-$5 REWARD-Lost from the sub
IA scriber, on the 2st inst, black and tan pup
with silver collar on hia neck bearing the SUB
scriber's name: The above reward will be paid for
his return to No. 81 Stone. street.
sep23c~ EMMA MCKINNEY
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

NVoR SALE--H0USE AND LOT--Situated
- IN Betts-street, between Cutter and Linn north
side, No. 9price S2SO0 Lot % feet front BY Q, feel
deep to AN foot alley. Payments, one.thlrd CASH
balance IN ono aud two years, secured by mortgage.
pn2iaNl
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

WANTED-C CARRIAGE DRIVER-Ap
w experienced man servant who can drive n
carriage. G. w. BALL q CO.,
sep23d aS Main.street.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

"ANTED PURCHASER man
~ with $500 oan buy one.half interest in an es.
taolished and paying business, by Immediately ap.
pylngt0 PATTIN MORROW,
sep23bH 81 West Third-stleet, room S, I'd Floor.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

"ANTED--PATTERN FILER-A stove
" pattern iiler. w. BALL&CO.,
sep2Su IS Main street
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
FOUND

M o UND-BRASs KEY-On Sycamore
NA' street last night. which tho owner can have by
applying at this office and paying t this notice.
LsepYbsl
NN0UND - NEWFOUNDLAND DOG-If
~ the owner Will pay expenses he can have him
ADDRESS box 5tS, CoVington, Ky. sep23b"
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

ES0R SALE-A RARE CHANCE-A busi
u ness ip which an energetic and steady man can
"a: from ~ 70 IS per day. A few hundred dollars
row. sepHbs
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

BOARD OF CRY IupRovENsNrs.--The Board
met at the usual hour, and directed the Clerk
to prepare and transmit to the City Council al
ordinance to assess o special tax upon the real
estate abutting on Lewisstreet, from East
Front-street to the bank of the river. Also,
an ordinance to establish the grade of South
ern-avenue. Also, resolutions authorizing the
City Auditor to contract as follows: With Den
nis Cronan, at eighty seven cents per square
yard, to pave with bowlders the intersection Of
Woodward and Pendleton- streets. With
George Barton, at eighty.eight cents per
square yard, to pave with bowlders the inter
section of Abigail and Pendleton streets. The
following repairs for bowldered streets were
ordered
Kns from the Miami Canal to Seventh, s
Elm street, I" On
Plum.street, 4" 20
An estimate of the amount necessary for the
Department for the month Of October, 1859.
" aning streets. ono
materials aud labor for repairs ofacce pied bowl
SsaIies $40
building ana repairing cuverts 2OOO
u.
Iota'."..
Adjourned.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

N0a SALE-DINTNG SALOON-The old
= and well established Dining Saloon, at No. &
East Fourthstreet having seventy five prompt pay.
ing hoarGers and good transienttrade For further
particulars INQUIRE on the premises. IL n2aas
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

MWANTED-A PARTNER WITH 81 900
w One who would be willing to travel In n
buggy and take the active management of a travel
Ing business Capital already invested, over 81 go
Weakly profits, from $50 to 500; with On eliisihle
man they would DO increased. This Is no offer Of
fortune, and would only suit an intelligent man VIII"
would be satisfied with small gans References re.
iuired. Address A. J Press Office sep23bs
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

&sr Meteorological observations for the
PENNY Press, by Henry Ware, Opuoian, No.
West Fourth street, September 23, 1850.
O'clock. Barometer. Tbarmoms,ax
% a a. m'"'"''" ''"..'.'."'E.0 6S
a a d D II II r;''"''''''''''"'''"'''."5Sol 70
r. III ......... 1856 "a
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

F0R SALE OR TRADE-LAND-E Eighty
~ acres ofbestQuali farml gland, (unmproved)
down and ths balance in one, two aud three Years
or will be exchanged for sro improved farm or
other property, near the Obi d yer. WARREN l.,
atreet, Cincinnati. sepa1aws
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

"ANTED--CARPENTERS - Ten good
w house carpenters Immediately, to 20 South,
10 good workmen steady employment fer one year.
Apply 70 j. UUN SINGHAM
Bepl3dS No 22 Weat
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NEWPORT NEWS,

A. subscriptions advertisements and osmmunca.
lions, addressed to the "Press Reporter Box 81 will
be attended to. '"H'
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

WANTED-MEN-Situations for clerks
barkeepers, Inechanics, &C. Also, business chaIcet
for men With large and small capital Apply to
HALE GO, Merchants' Clerks Registry Office, ?yl
west fllll-street, eep24ht
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
LOST.

v .OST-CANE-From off the top of one Of
M the urth and Main and Freeman.s street lin,
handle, no ferrule. The finder will DO rewsrded by
leaving Vt at The Walnut-ssreet House, or with any
of tue drivers on said omnibusos. sep2ibs
N ,OST-$5 REWARD-On the 22d, a black
.Aa and tan pup, four months old. The above re-
ward will be paid for his return t. 2l9 and 22 West
Third.street. SAM. B. JOE MNSTON, sep2dbs
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

FOR sALE-SAL0ON-234 Vine. street,
one door from Sixth-bar and eleven rooms,
well FURNISHED and paDered and doing cd bust.
lst6. ~. ~. W. " LlNEH. sep1awF
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

WANTED-sITUATION-By bow Is
w years old, to learn tho retail grocsryIbusness
IL swilling to stay four years, Address X. ii. W., nj
tnls omce. sep2iaWt
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

WANTED--THREE VEST BAsTERs-
w Also, few men can find situations bv ann,v.
tng TO HALE 4 co., Merchants Clerks Repistr,
Ofdce, 2yi West Fifth street sen5iis
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

wANTED-sITUATION-By young
w woman, as INST cook In hotel or private
family. Addr IS NJ f.. this Office sepodb,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
COVlNGTON NEWS,

=, any communications from our friends will b,
tnhankiuliy received. Address a. Press Reporter y
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

~ANTED - CARPENTERS Twenty.
w fve carpenters Immediately. Apply to b.
Jenhin5 Milcreek, near Cameron. Story Malone Q
saw mill, or to 0. +. .Nasle Columbia, near r.
Creighton & 90 q saw mill sep2Ids
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
AUCTION SALES.

"A UCTION SALE.-By KELLOGG Il
IN. WILLIAMS, Sale-rooms % and "a East Third
street Unclaimed goods at Auction On TUESDAY
MORNING, Sept. q, at Q O'Clock, will be sold ths
unclaimed goods Of Adams Express Company, con.
sisting Of over fye hundred different packages.
Lsep23|
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FOR RENT.

ENOR RENT-R00MS-U rooms.
u with board, In aprivate family wbere ths
nforts of home may be had Apply at 81 Ninth.
i ;eet, between Walnut and Vine. seogabs
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

wANTED-AGENTS-To sell a desirable
w work Just published, "Julian's lnteres
ats. 9, 8, 9and 20 per cent, both simple and com
pound, on all sums from one cent to SO,OOO and from
one day TO six years. A rare opportunity to make
money In the sale of this new, cheap and usefu
work.. For further information as to success, test
mOny inits favor, and ,erms add ress inclose
OF apply to J. HAZARD DAVIS, AT Fifth.street.
[sep2.amtl
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wANTED-TWO BoYS-Attho Spence,
~, vv House, two good bell-boys. Apply imnedi-
uteB. eep2.is
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WANTED-GIRL--To take care of
W child Must come we'll recommended. In
lnlTe AT NO ll6 Seventh street, near Race sen2lhk
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NANTED--AGENT-A sewing machine
w agent, with capital, for Finkls LYONS sew
day, at the Burnet House sen5.bs
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"ANTED-SBRvANT GIRL-A steady
w girl to do general housewcrk. Apply to m,
sexton IN tho basement Of the Church. (ah steeple
corner Fourth and Main.streets, een2lbs
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-04-28
MORTGAGE SALE.

nEFAULT having been made in the payment
IL of certain sum of money secured TO be paid
by Indenture of Mortgage, bearing date the thirty
first day of August, 1857, executed BY Jacob r.
Bear to Bella Lincoln, and duly recorded in ths
Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of
Cass, in the State of Michigan on the fifth day of
September, 1857, in Liber g Of Mortgages, on
pages 24l and 242, and which said Mortgage was
duly assigned by said Bella Lincoln, to Isaac p.
James, on the twenty fourth day of October, 1857,
which said assignment duly recorded in the
Office of the Register of Deeds aforesaid on the
seventeenth day of December, 1857, in Liber G Of
Mortgages, on pages 404 and 405, and the amount
claimed to be due said Mortgage, at the date Of
this notice, being the Of five hundred and
sxty-eight dollars and fifty cents and the time for
the payment of said sum of money having expired
and no suit proceedings at law or equity having
been instituted for the recovery of said sum Of
money or any part thereof: Therefore, notice is
hereby given that by virtue of power of sale
contained in said Mortgage, and in pursuance OF
the statute in such made and provided the
premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The
equal and undivided one half Of the east half OF
the northeast quarter of section thirteen in town.
ship six, south of range fourteen west, in the
County of Cass and State of Michigan will be sold
by public auction vendue, to the highest bidder.
on Saturday, the 14th day of May next, between
the hour of nine O'Clock in the forenoon and the
setting of the sun of the same day, at the Court
House in Cassapolis, in said County of Cass.
ISAAC p. JAMES, Assignee.
c. SHANAHAN, Attorney.
Dated Feb a. 1859. febl7 -4Sw12
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-04-28

trial, proceeded to address his brethren
in bonds and ssch of the free as chose
to come Thehour appointed was half
past two O'clock, and at that time an
immense crowd had gathered round the
jail. The extensive jail yard was liter
ally packed with human bodies, the
street and space beyond filled, every
roof and shed that afforded prospect
Of the preacher, crowded, and the win
dows of the new Court House building
occupied. A large number of ladies
were in the crowd in addition to those
admitted by the Sheriff to the private
apartments of the jail. The crowd
was of the highest responsibility, and
numbered between three and four
thousand persons.
Professor Peck stood Just inside the
doorway of the jail, and from that point
conducted the exercises, which he
opened with short prayer. The i'm
mense congregation then united in
singing hymn.
The Court finally on Monday con-
sented to order a new jury, and the
second case, that of Mr.. Langston, was
called.
Among others who visited the priso-
ners in Jail was the venerable Joshua
X. Giddings. He was invited to dine
with them, and did so.