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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
Hear Patriot on the Ohio sOlons.

The Ohio Patriot is the Buchanan organ of
the indomitable Democracy of Old Columbiana,
and fourishes in the fourishing town of New
Lisbon. The editors name is Woods, well
seasoned specimen Democrat, and in the last
Patriot with beetle blows he thus mauls his
party friends in the General Assembly:
ADJOURN ADJOURN From present indica
tions, our saPient, but unfortunate law makers
at Columbus, will put in the winter at their de-
hghtiul occupation of spending the peoples
money. They are a set of as arrant humbugs
as ever got four dollars a day. They could
have finished all their business in two weeks,
and closed the extra session before now, to the
entire satisfaction of their constituents. We
have no doubt many things in the laws of the
State could be improyed but the people can
get along very well without any of the pro-
posed revisions-and from the apparent want
of discretion in the legislative body, this winter,
at Columbus, we doubt their ability to benefit
the people il they would live at the Capitol an
entire year. Their refusal to comply with the
expressed wishes of the masses that they
should hold a short session, shows that they do
not care much for the interests of those they
represent
We propose that if the legislature have not
adjourned by the first of February, the Demo-
cratic editors of the State go down to Columbus,
and each one bring one or two of our miS-rep-
resentatives home-rp the members Legislative
from the body Legislative, and save the Democ-
racy of the State at the expense of the hotels
and drinking saloons of Columbus We hope
our brethren of the press will speak out, and
speak the sentiments of the people against pro-
tracing the extra session.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
The Douglas and the Fitch Dimculty.


The telegraph gave but brief inkling of the
difficulty in the Senate executive session on the
2Ist 1t appears that Judge Potter, OF Toledo,
was the bone of contention, and that Messrs.
Pugh, Fitch of Indiana, Douglas and JEFF.
Davis got somewhat excited and INDUCED in Sc
we're personalities. The despatch to the N. Y.
Herald gives the following particulars.
In executive session of the Senate to-day an
angry and exciting discussion arose between
Judge Douglas and Senator Fitch, when words
were used which it is thought must lead to a
duel The debate occurred on the the question
of confirming Potter, of Ohio, as Collector of To-
ledo. Mr. Pugh opposed Potter's nomination,
as the man displaced was his friend. He said
if the President desired an issue with him (Pugh)
he was ready for it. He denounced the appoint
ment, and called on every Senator who was his
Pugh's) friend to vote against it. Douglas re-
sponded, saying he would vote with the Senator
from Ohio. He then branched off to the Hi
nois appointments, and said they were dishon-
est, corrupt and incompetent. Senator Fitch
interrogated Douglas, and said it was untrue.
Douglas again reiterated what he had said
Fitch again said it was untrue. Cries of order
were then made Douglas continued the debate.
tItch repIled 70 Oou8las Win great UlLterness,
and said that Senators knew how to prize any
thing coming from that quarter. Cries of order
were again made. Douglas then replied, and
was called to order Motions were then made
that Douglas be allowed to go on in order. jeff
Davis opposed it, and said, turning to Douglas,
he had listened with Indignation to the language
used, and it was that of highwayman and bra
vo. The debate was continued some time, when
motion was made and the Senate adjourned.
1t is said the lie was given and most severe per-
sonal remarks made.
The Washington despatch of the oath states
that rumors were current that Judge Douglas
had challenged Senator Fitch, but the Times
correspondent writes
Notes have passed between Senators Douglas
and Fitch with view to explanations and re-
fractions, or hostile meeting. The first note
was from Douglas to Fitch, demanding retrac-
ton of the charges of falsehood; the second
from Fitch, specifying the charges and inquir-
ing if Douglas refers to themi if so, Fitch re-
iterates them. Douglas replies, in detailed
letter, explaining and modifying his language,
and giving it construction much less offensive
than as originally understood. Fitch rejoined
amicaby, and his note will probably settle the
affair
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
Mortality in New York.

The population of New York is about 100000
and although no sweeping epidemic prevailed
in the city the past year, the total of deaths
reached the very large number of 24,492, which
is one death in every 90 of the population
Among the deaths were nearly Is 600 children.
Of this army of dead children, 1855 died of in
fantile commissions, and 1903 of cholera inlan-
tum-the total mortality from the two diseases
numbering SI5s, or about One-eighth of all the
deaths during the year. The most fatal of all
diseases is consumption, which alone swept of
3l94 victims. There were 46 cases of murder,
or killing, which is little less than one murder
a week. The whole mortality of 1858 shows an
increase of 1859 deaths over 1857.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

MURDER AND SycIDE.-The murder Of Miss
Susan B. Whiting, of Franklin, Mass, is one of
those sad affairs in the history of human life,
that throws gloom over whole community.
Her murderer was a lover by the name of JON
athan Wales. They were both the children of
wealthy farmers in that town. He was twenty
eight years of age, and she sixteen. A partial
engagement had taken place between them, but
her parents were dissatisfied with the connec-
ton on account Of the difference of their ages,
and, in consequence, she had broken off the en-
gagement and had sent back his presents, utterly
refusing to hear from him OF see him. This
conduct of hers brought on moodiness amoun-
ting almost to insanity, for he is represented as
being naturally very amiabie and afiectionate
man. He was still farther provoked by having
his misfortunes foolishly made the topic of dis
sussiOn in the village lyceum. He seems to have
prepared himself before hand, and met her in
the evening, as she was returning from party
with young man, and shot her dead on the
spot. He then struck across the fields to lone
spot of woods, where his body was found the
next morning. with pistol shot through the
heart. There is great excitement in the town,
it being the first murder that had taken place
there for over hundred years.-Hartord COlr-
ant
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

UNDERGROUND RAILROAp.-Syracuse is preb-
ably the station of the most business of the
underground line, in the United States. The
Rev. J. W. LOugen is the Superintendent, and
his house the depot, where he and his family
have cared for and found homes for between
one and two hundred fugitives during the past
year. To partially make good his personal
sacrifices in the cause of humanity, donation
party has been got up, to take place the even
ing of Jan. 25th. Some twenty ofthe fugitives
who have been cared for by Mr.. L. and family
it is announced will be present These notices
are publicly given in the papers, and it is pret-
ty evident that n. Y. Deputy u s. Marshals
have less of the man and woman hunting pro-
pensity than some we wot of in Ohio.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
The RernIntinn in Haxti.

An arrival at Baltimore from Port au Prince,
brought news from the capital of Hayti to the
9TH inst, and gives the imperial view of the re-
bellion. SoulOuque was at the head of the army,
which occupied post evacuated by the insur-
gents. The imperial bulletin treats the attempt
ed revolution as mere outburst of a few disaf-
fected, not in the least endangerng the stability
of the empire of souIOuque. 1t declares that
the most perfect order reigns, and that the army
exhibits no signs of dissatisfaction. All previous
accounts were from the rebel side, and in reyO-
lutiOns as in everything else there is two sides
to story
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
Dealh Of a Wen Known Reserve Pioneer.

The venerable QUrNrUs F. ATKINS died at
the residence of his son-in-law, Mr.. F. JUDsoN,
I'm Brooklyn, on the 29d inst, aged n years
sAn oil and towering oak has fallen, for Mr.
ATKINS was one Of the most stalwart and enter
prizing of the hardy Reserve pioneers. BE
emigra ed from Connecticut to Ashtabula coun-
yy iu lSO6, and encountered every hardship and
braved every danger of the new settlements
When the frontier needed defenders, he served
as a Lieutenant under Gen. Harrison; and in
peace he was ever active and useful, with
hands, head, heart, and pen. The public trusts
committed to him were faithfully discharged,
and he was early aud thoroughly identified
with the Anti Slavery movements of the eOun-
try Mr. a. was the fatheT-in-law Of the Hon.
E. WADE, of this district.
We hope soon to be.able to publish ahiograPh-
ical sketch of QUIETUs F. ATKINS His life was
full of incident and interest.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
Legislative Summary.

The Senate was in session but about an hour
on Saturday, when it adjourned to 10 o'clock to-
day. Nothing of importance was transacted.
HousE-The following bills were introduced
and read the first time:
BY Mr.. Monroe, to amend section 65 of the
school law, so as to direct the mode of collecting
debts due from school districts.
HBy NJ. Pikelhimer, to amend the 266th sec
ton of the act to establish Code of Civil Pro-
cedure, passed March IA, 1858. This bill is to
require Judge to reduce to writing his charge
to jury, which charge shall be filed the same
as other papers.
By Mr.. Odell to provide for the working OF
unfinished turnpikes by Supervisors of high
ways
Mr.. Parsons introduced resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Benevolent Institutions
to report some plan by which the incurable
insane shall be permanently provided for
Agreed to.
Mr. Gatchs resolution providing for an ap-
preparation to pay Sherifs for the arrest and
safe keeping of U. S. prisoners in the jails OF
this State, was called up and defeated.
In the afternoon there was bare quorum
present, and the members used up most of the
time in committee of the Whole, poking fun at
each other.
The resolution of Mr. West ofBrown, requir-
ing the Finance committee to report separate
appropriation bills for the Penitsntiary, State
House, and Public Works, was adopted.
An attempt was made to reconsider the vote
by which Harrison's resolution for a reduction
of salaries on the canals, was passed, but failed
very decisively.-State Jour 24th.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

A kansas NoTIoN.-Kansas is bound to be
populous, and her young towns to thrive in
numbers. The town of Highland, DOniphan
county, is owned by company, and an offer
was made by the Highland Town Company to
deed first class lot to the boy who should have
the distinguished honor of being frst-born in
Highlandl The last Highlander with due exul-
tation records the fact that "the child is born,
and rejoices in the euphonicus name of Henry
Highland CaIbutt, and his happy father has
taken, in trust, the Town Company's deed for
the lot aforesaid
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
Compensated emancipation Convention,


A call has been issued by several leading cit
liens of New York, inviting the people of the
State favorable to the extinction of slavery by q
fair and honorable compensation of the slave
holding States, out of the National Treasury or
Public Domain, for the manumission of their
Slaves, to meet in Convention, at Albany, Jan.
usry 25th and 26th, to consider the subject.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

a ACLEReYNAN ON TRIAL.-The Rev. DR.. VIM.
Daily, President of the Indiana State UniYersi-
ty, and Minister of the Methodist Church, is
now on trial at Indianapolis before an Eccles;-
asticsl Court, charged with drunkenness, lewd-
ness, and offers to bribe witnesses to secure
their silence. The trial is conducted with clos
ed doors. 1r1
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

The Columbus correspondent of the CONNER
cial writes that at Republican caucus Friday
evening, it was resolved that the State Central
Committee call State Convention on the sth
of June next
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

CHARGE or WIFE PoIsoNINs.-T. B. Bing-
ham, of Bridgeport, Conn ayOung man of good
standing in his church, popular in society, of
good education, formerly principal of public
school in New York city, and lately in the same
position in Bridgeport, has been arrested and
held for trial on a charge of attempting to poison
his wife His wife was i'll, and the testimony
shows that an attempt to poison was made by
mixing arsenic in her medicine and food at vari-
Gus times. The crime was detected by means
of an apple, into which arsenic had been insert
ed, the hole plugged, and the apple roasted. a
chemical test of the apple showed the presence
of some ten grains of arsenic.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

DoUsLAs IN MIssoURI.-An attempt to en-
dorse Douglas in the Missouri Legislature
failed, the resolutions being rejected by the
House
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

DIED,
In this city, on Sunday January 23d, EDWIN CLARK.
infant Edwin c. and Martha ID. Bush, aged
and l9 days.
Funeral this Tuesday morning, at 10 O'Clock iom the
residence No. 2I3 Prospect street
In this CITY. at the Angler House. Of scarlet fever LOU
IS HART, eldest OF Edward art and Fanny T. Fem
OF Hartford, Conn, aged years and months.
Funeral services at lO6 O'Clock this tTuesiag) morning.
at the Angler House
IN ths CITY, Jan. 20 Of consumption Mrs CATHERINE
JENNINGS, aged 81 years.
Lockport papers Please copy.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
DLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTING.

II Plain and Ornamental Printing description
tone The Printing Establishment the Leader once On
ne improved and most TapL steam presses IN toe
best STYLE short notice and reasonable rates. Par
paid blank work Every description ~
ling lone, pecIay Blank Books Ledgers Journals
ales Blpss. Recsiving BJ1ss :, sc. &c
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
IkEAsURERS OFFICE, L T. Il = X K Co.
CLEVELAND, January 6. 1855.
DIVIDEND OF FIVE PER

IA cent from the Earnings Of this Company for Il
months ending December 81 has been declared and
made payable 10 the stockholders respectively and
the first OF February
Stockholders registered IN New York Will be paid the
Phenx Bank CITY and all others the ONCE OF
Treasurer nthis city, either Exchange New York
currency at their option
The Transfer Books Of the Company will be clsSed from
the 10Th day Of January the Ist Of February inclusive
By order Ofthe b. ard, T. P. HANDY. Treasurer
iau7dg11
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MARRIED,

Jan I3 at Urbana, Mrs CECILIA JOHNSON. relict
OF Doctor Johnson formerly OF Columbus and daughter Of
C. Flood, Esq editor OF the Gle, Gland National Demo
cTGf, and MIR. WILLIAM Il. KING.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
General NotiGes.
Notice.

TlHE ANNUAL MEETING of the
Il Stockholders the St. CLAIR Street Paak Road Co
for the election Of DrecfOrs VIII be bed a. The Of
fcO Of L PRENTISS, In the City of Cev eland the l4h
day Of Feb -uary, le59, at 10 O'Clock A 81.
janl3d50l2I6 l. PRENTISS Pres.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25

BARGAINS FOR THE MILLION
ID CIoaks Raglans CIOaks Ragans Cloaks TO be closed
out at Bargains Jan25 Z. l. BALDWIN CO.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-01-25
For 6alt or Re1a
Store for Rent.
SMALL HOUSE AND eTORE 10

~ rent suitable o- Shoemaker on the corner Of Ce-
dar and Perry streets, next 10 Massns Meat Markst
Inquire Of g. MASON or GEORGE CoWELL-
Janl3dtf2l4
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

Dupin county correspondent informs us, that yes
day. Glenn and Andrew, the two negroes convicted of
the murder of Mr.. Boyett were hung at Kenansvile in
the presence of very large concourse of people, not
few of whom were females 1t will be remembered that
boy belonging to Major Kenan was also suspected Of
being in some way connected with the affair." but owing
to the conflicting character of the testimony before the
Justices Court and also before His Honor the Judge
the Grand Jury failed to find true BILL We learn that
Glenn and Andrew, before being hung, reafrmed their
previous statement Of the guilt Of the other boy These
convict however had before acted queery in regard
to their statements as to ente anything they could
say to comparatively little weight Of course there will
always be differences Of opinion about this matter and
it is not fer us to pretend to know what cannot be
known.-Dattu Journal 23d inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

{" MozIs ADDUMs ON NEwsPAPERs-ln one OF his
inimitabe letters published in the Petersburg Press,
Mozis Addums speaks as follows of newspaper men and
the public:
"My dee ar pritty much this here, mainly: That yu
all newspaper men and uhers keeps the public for yer
oan amewsment, like big Barr which you oftentiems
routs him up with oang poal jest to see him gr9ul
SO he grou and grcus and gifts mad and kavors on his
hine laags, without reepn pusnal bennyft FUN it
whutuver xsep praps tbs exsersize. In the korse
of human ivvents it shelf happen, fuvvently hoapes
and russes, that the publick Barr will wretews to be
And ekko ansers frum afar, whar p"
We are happy to know that DR.. Bagby, the author
of these capital productions has entirely recovered from
his recent ndisposition He is at present in our city
Richmond DisrGtch
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29
For the Journal.


SN1Tlv1LLE April q, 1859.
DEAR SIKs The Superior Court for the County Of
Brunswick has just closed its sessions, His Honor Judge
Heath presiding Owing to the large number of cases
on the msdemeanor docket, but little done on the
civil docket.
On Wednesday morning, John B. Simmons, youth
apparently about 20 years of ago. put upon his trial
for the murder of Nathan Simmons.
In this case the counsel for the State proved that
the l4th day of July, 1858, the deenden with Samuel
Simmons his father seen going to the house of Cor
neus Simmons where the deceased lived that on the
way, the witness joined company with them, at which
time the Simmonses seemed to be very much excited,
using proane and vulgar language which was directed
against the deceased Nathan In that conversation the
defendant, John B. Simmons said, will be Cd
id if l don't intend to kill some OF them"
They were conversing about the deceased whom they
charged with having killed belonging to Samuel
Simmons John said to his father when you get there
fire Immediately" The old man replied, I'll fire soon
enough-but yol John, must be easy until give the
signal, then 20 ahead
residence of Cornelius Simmons where they found the
deceased in lot by, the old man said to the de-
ceased You are the damned rascal that killed my cow
and instantly struck him on the head with a gum ex-
claiming, at the same time, Take him, boys" The
deceased then started to rum when the prisoner John
B. Simmons, was to make two passes at him and
pursued him, when the deceased heard to excaim
"Oh Lord God and continuing his flight for fifty
sixty yards fell down and instantly expired. The pris-
oner john returned to the place where the old and
witness WERE and was to have knife in his hand
1t was proved that the deceased had received two
wounds one stab in the left breast, penetrating the
lungs and the other cut entirely across the abdomen
| letting out the bowels.
| The defendant offered no testimony.
In consequence Of the indisposition of Mr. Solicitor
Strange Mr. London appeared for the State. For the
prisoner, Mr.. Miller, Mr. Baker and Mr. Langdon.
The evidence was short and the trial occupied but
one day.
| After the argument of counsel was concluded, His
Honor, Judge HEATH summed up the testimony in a
very lucid impartial and learned charge, ably expound
ing the law to the jury The Jury retired, and after
having been absent for time, returned verdict
guilty.
The counsel for the prisoner moved for new trial
upon the ground-6rsty that the Act of Assembly limit
ing the right of challenge to % is unconstitutional
and upon the further ground that the of the Ju
rors which composed the special centre, summoned il
this case written upon tickets with the initials
their Christian names only, instead of their Christian
names in full; and the case goes up to the Suprem
Court on these questions Of law only.
The prisoner did not appear to be much affected b.
his awful situation but remained unmoyed Throughout
the trial Respectfully yours, NJ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

same as the two who preceded himthat prisoner told
him he had killed Sally Cotton All these witnesses
testified that the prisoner acted strangely the Sunday
night after the Killing and it is thought that the main
point which will be attempted to be made by the defence
will be insanity
The trial was still progressing when left and the
interest in the proceedings seemed to increase We
hardly think it probable that the State will examine
any more witnesses as the killing was fully established
by the two already examined. We suppose that the
defense will hardly examine all their witnesses they
all prove about the same thing The trial will be con-
cuded some time tomorrow, and shall lay the pro
ccedings of tomorrow before our readers on Monday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29
SINGERS VVORLD-RENOWNED SEWINGass
MACHINES.

HAVING secured the Agency for the sale of these Ma
Il chimes, all orders will be promptly attended to, and
Machines decered IN Wilmington upon the terms
sold IN Neao York by the manufacturers. The superiority
of these Machines all others is acknowledged Our
experience is Rere other Machine that lcH do the
same ecork as .oeU and aclh equal facility. al
The No. Shuttle Machine will stitch fine Shirt b.
som, make Silk dress-do any kind of Tailoring work
Shoe and Cater work. light Harness stitching heavy Plan
taton goods, &c.
There are VARIOUS STYLES of SINGERS MACHINES,
including the New Family Sewing Machine and Iron
Stand complete-price $50.
We have list Of prices for all the styles The No.
Shuttle Machine " is working daily in Manufacturing
Department.
O. S. BALDWIN, Agent for
L. NJ. SINGER Il CO.'S SEWING MACHINES.
~ Refers to the following gentlemen, who have the
above Machines in constant
E. A. ANDERSON M D.
B. F. MITCHELL, Esq. April 1S-l90&34- law6w*.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

A French gentleman, an amateur in chemistry, has
discovered new mode OF making paper. 1t is simply
by boiling slices Of wood with certain quantity of
mineral and vegetable alkai. If we may rely on the
statement of the inventor who intends to practice his
method on large scale, he can produce from "a ko-
grammes of slices of rewooa and kilogrammes of al
kali, ream of very large paper white as snow and
az fine as silk.