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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

THE PIKE's PEAK DELUsIoN. reports
from the new mining region, until lately
have been contradictory, now set with steady
current in one direction. We hear nothing
Of gold but much Of disappointment, suffer
ing and repentance. Miners are leaving in
crowds. The speculation has exploded
Pixies Peak is no California, Its gold is
scarce its climate is inbospitable its dis
couragements manifold. Famine, that grim
visitor, is there, and deaths have occurred
from starvation.
The emigration to the supposed mines has
been very large, especially from the Wesl~
ern States-a great proportion Of the enter.
prising young men Of the Mississippi Valley
having left their homes for the diggings ear
ly in the Spring The loss and suffering in
ourred must be enormous. They will re-,
turn, such of them as can, stripped of every
thing, TO begin again the labors from which
the visions of gold allured them. Their
case is pitiable but there 10 q comfort in
knowing that the buoyanoy of American
character can surmount misfortune even
greater than theirs, and that the West has
the promise Of an abundant harvest The
hardships they have encountered are light
indeed compared with those which hundreds
Of thousands are called TO face at this mo-
ment, upon the theator Of European war;
Let them be thankful that when abandon
ing Pixies Peak they have a land oil plenty
and Of peace 10 return tO.--N Y Tribune.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24
AgriCulture-A Necessity for the Coun-

Our exchanges from the majority Of the
agricultural districts rejoice at the abu ndant
signs OF Ia full and generous harvest. Wheat
and corn, particularly. are expected to be
raised in large surplus over the yield Of
1858. So may it be. The prosperity Of the
farmer is that of the nation, and while the
hsrvests Of the country at large are even of
an average fnllness and excellence we can
we'll afford TO feel contented and happy, uns
disturbed by the wrangle, olamor and din Of
war which now offeuds the sense of peece
loving people Of the world.
| All Europe, especially at this period, turn
to tho records and evidences of the peaceful
progress and prosperity Of the United States
with, If not an envious, at least q sorrowful
feeling at the shadows falling upon their
landscape, as shown by comparing the pro-
gress Of affairs in politics; agriculture and
commerce--not to speak Of the arts and SOL
ences--of the two continents. Let the good
work of national development go on for the
next as favorably as during the last quarter
of q century, and beyond all peradventure
the United States of America will be the
most independent the richest in all that cons
stitutes national wealth, the most enlightens
ed, free and happy of ell the states in the
world
But, while indulging in all these pleasant
anticipations, the strong-minded and strong
armed hnsbsndmen of our country must
yield TO no consequent relaxation of effort
or feeling of enervation, induced by prosper
ifT, s!h!cclM be ellcwea . moments indul.
gence. Though already rich, the American
farmers prosperity is the guarantee for the
country's permanent progress and who
most successfully labors for his own wealth
80 he produce as well as consunU-is the
best citizen and best discharges his whole
duty toward his countrymen. A surplus Of
produce of the necessaries of life enhances
the facilities for manufacture, hence lessons
our dependence on the manufacturers of Eu-
rope Exchange.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

FINE CIGARs AND ToBAooo.-We call the att
tention Of dealers, and lovers of the tweed" TO
the advertisement of the long established and
popular cigar and tobacco store Of Munday
4 stansifer in to.days paper, 1t Is hardly
necessary to say any thing in praise Of an es~
establishment so we'll known for many years II
has been the head quarters of those who ore
posted on trade. finance, politics, the arts aud
sciences, and hne cigars and good tobacco; apd
the ProPrstors have, by course Of libcrality
and honorable dealing, secured the confidence
aud esteem of the public. Having now in
creased facilities, and having made large ad.
ditions to their already ample stock, they de
sire to increase their business still more, and
are prepared to offer greater inducements to the
public than heretofore. We commend this firm
heartily to our readers, and the great public.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

RUNAwAT-WoMAN INJURED, AND BUGGY
sMAsHED.-on Sunday evening, as gentleman
aud lady werein buggy. to which was attached
gay horse, were. passing near the railroad, to-
wards the river, the horse became frightened at
the snort of locomotive, aud started of at full
speed for tho river. The driver, who seemed
incapable Of managing the horse, turned him
towards the fence which enclOses the railroad
below, audhe run full tilt upon it, crashing the
buggy, bruising the driver, and knocking the
woman senseless. The horse was bruised con
siderably, but getting clear Of tho buggy ran
away; and the man, instead Of seeing whether
the woman was dead OF alive, we are told, ran
10 catch the horsel Itis wonder that the Peo
pie and the horse were not killed in the shock.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

A Romantic SUICIDE PRoBABLY.- Mon.
day evening, the police Of the Seventh Sta,
tion found the dead bodies Of two persons
one woman about fifty years Of age and
the other Of a girl about ten years Of age on
the flats off Maverick street. Fast Boston -
They were interlocked in a close mutua
embrase when found, and it is thought that
they committed suicide together. The wo
man was apparently English, and was dress
cd in black bombazine dress the girl wa,
dressed in brown bombazine. Coroner
Parker has taken charge of the bodies, aud
they now await Identification, - Boston Con-
rier
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24
NEWs IYRMs.

Three prisoners hsoko from the GAINESVILLE
jail on the evening Sf The 18th.
The loss by the late ere 10 the Muskingum
County Ibfrmary at GAINESVILLE is estimated at
from $1,000 to $4,000.
o,H.P. Brown having been suggested by the
Cleveland Leader as Republican candidate
for Lieut.. Governor, declines a nomination.
W. D. Rudd, Of Sullivan Township, Ashland
County, has lost several fine Durham cattle by
their eating hay effected with the ergot or blast.
ed rye.
On Friday night Of last week, the Paper
Mill, together with all the buildings adjoining,
a short distance below Bridgeport, Belmont
county, was consumed by fre.
Charles Lindsey was drowned in the San
dusky river, near Fremont, on Wednesday,
while trying to save some spiles belonging 10
the Fremont and Indiana Railroad company
which had drifted down by the late freshet.
A singular and swift rotribution occurred in
Huron county few days since. An ugly fel.
low, in fit Of passion, Intentionally destroyed
an eye Of one of his horses. The next day,
while driving nail, piece Of 1t lodged in his
eye, completely destroying the sight.
Forty.two boys, their ages ranging from six
TO ten years, were admitted az pupils into Gi-
rard College, Philadelphia, on Monday
The Shelby (Ky.) News states that the
wheat crop in that county is as promising as
was ever known. The farmers are generally
backward in planting corn, but with favorable
weather all will be right.
The st. Joseph (Mch,) Traveller says The
large peach orchard in the immediate vicinity
of our village looks remarkably well and prom
ise an unprecedented yield Of that delicious
fruit
One afternoon last week four boys, who were
bathing in the Delaware, off the end Of Reed
street wharf, Philadelphia, raked up from the
bottom an old canvass bag contsing about S4OO
in doublOons. The coins generally bore old
dates.
London is rapidly extending its boundaries.
II covers an area Of I2I square miles, equal to q
square ofIl miles to the side. The populR.
ticn in this area amounted in the year 1901 to
,ss3, and in the year 1855 to 2 362, ,336.-I
The London ofls57 is equal to three Londons
of 1901. 1t has now larger population than
the six New England States.
Mr. Amos Lawrence has presented to the
Massachusetts, Historical Society the collection
of papers and documents left by the late Gen.
William Heath, Of Revolutionary fame. The
collection consists of 5000 letters and docu-
ments relating to the Revolutionary War, 400
Of which are written or signed by Washington.
They are splendidly bound in 45 volumes, with
complete indexes.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24
Tho North Adams Tragedy

The investigation into the circumstances
connected with the death of Miss Matte
Butler, of North Adams, has been progress
ing for a week past, and has been very
thorough and searching. The developments
are Of the most remarkable character, and
Il anything could deepen the gloom which
surrounds this sad affair, II is the knowledge
Of the fact that the reputation of the unfor-
tunate and erring girl was needlessly CON-
promised The investigation goes 10 show
that her death was caused by inflammation Of
the bowels, or, as it is medically called, puer,
peral peritonis is--that she was not pregnant
and that the doctors who attended her, mis-.
taking her symptoms formed an erroneous
diagnosis, which was strengthened by the
admission OF the unfortunate girl that thee
had been an improper intimacy with Littlp.
field. The operation which wac performed
upon Miss Butler Just previous to her death,
only aggravated her sufferines needlesslv
and her dying words were, Il can not be.
lleve am in the family way. although the
doctors sey so--there has been no chance
Lttleheld, also, before he fed, PERSISTENT
ly stated that his intimacy with Miss Butler
could not have produced this result The
posi- 1lor1s7 examination developed the fact
that the case has been mistaken, but rather
than acknowledge blunder which, under
the peculiar circumstances, and with the
symptoms which manifested themselves, was
material, the attending physicians, thinking
10 save their own reputation, prevaricated,
and told tho family Of the deceased that
they had found things "as they expected
The case, in all It's Aspeets, is probably with
out parallel in all the records of medical
science,
The jury have not yet rendered their vel. q.
dict, but there can be little doubt that il
will be, that death was caused by inflam
nation Of the bowels.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

uThe Junior, who went North to day, was
unable, up to the moment the train started, to
discover the "nub" TO the mention of his name
this morning in the Journals article on "City
Traps" If it was intended as a covert insinu.
alton against his loyalty to the "Game Law"
he protests against its use in that connection,
as he is able to prove his reverence for The en-.
actment. If his name was employed for the
purpose of rounding sentence gracefully, and
give point to IN article which seemed to have
been written merely with that especial aim, he
authorizes US to say that he has no obiectOnsi
but thinks the thing might have been done
with less effort, and more effect.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

A NEGRO AorISG As PASTOR FOR WHITE
PEoPLE-On Lynn Creek Giles county,
Tennessee, there is Hardshell Baptist
Church. supported by number OF wealthy
COMMITMENTS Of that persuasion who for
several years past have had for their regular
pastor n negro man, black as the ace OF
spades, named GeOTge--knoWn as Bentley q
old George, aud belonging to the estate Of
one Matthew Bentley, deceasei Ueorge Is
said to be an excellent man and a good
preacher Some time ago, he had a noted
public discussion, lasting four days, with a
white pre- icher on the subject Of Baptism,
from which the white man is said to have
como of Of any diaerence) "second best
The Church wants to buy George, but he is
unwilling TO be sold out Of his masters fam
lily, and is withal a regular pro, slavery par
son George is the preacher in charge
of large congregation, nearly all Of whom
are Shareholders, and who pay him salary
of 5000 or 500 for his pastoral services. =
Tennessee Quid Nuao.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

sS-A witness, Jolly, plump old lady, in
the Supreme Court at Worcester, ON Thurs.
day, was asked what time certain train Of
cars passed her house She replied that
she commenced knitting at three o'clock,
and had knit twice around the leg of a
stocking, before they came along, The next
question, of course, was how long il would
take to knit twice around. The Judge here,
in his usual quiet humor suggested that
that would depend upon the size Of the
stocking. To this the witness remarked
that tho stocking was for herself, aud that
they could exercise their own judgment as
to the size, and guess bow long it would
take-Boston Transcript
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

~ We have received a copy of the Leaven'
worth, tBausas) Daily Herald, neat and wide
awake sheet, published by our old friend and
contemporary, late of the Ohio Eagle. VIM. II
GILL. Esq. We need hardly say that it is 4
National Democratic paper, for he would have
nothing to do with any thing else. 1t is vel
supp o,ted with advertising patrons, and bearr
other unmistakable evidences of healthy life
We hope to sec the Herald upon our table regu
larly.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

OFFicE or POBLicATtotli.
Empire Building Third st. South side bs.- Main jefferson
TaRNei
BY Maue5. 90 per ysarin advance.
10 cents par Week, payable 70 tho carrier
single copies putup In wrappers, boente,
Cincinnati Agency.

The Cincinnati Type Foundry Company is
our duly authorized Agent 10 make contracts
aud receipt for Advertisements subscriptions,
&C., in that city.
To BUSINESS MEN.-Tho Empire Job Rooms
are in complete trim, and we are now prepared
to do work Of all descriptions in the best style
oftho art. Call in and examine our work and
learn our prices.
IF To ADvERTfsERs.- - Advertisements or
Notices for the Empire must be handed into
the office by ten o'clock on the day they are de-
sired to be published--Rot later. We cannot
agree to insert them after thathouF.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

DoS'T Do ir--We regret to hear that persons
are engaged in catching bass off their nests in
the Miami and Mad River. Thisis very wrong,
as every body who knows any thing about fish
and fishing certainly must know. Warren
Phillips, and the old style offishermen look up.
on such conduct as dishonorable; and while
we do not desire to be rude, We must say that
it rather squints that way. We hope. for the
sake of fish, aud the honor of the profession,
that the practice will cense.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

~ Antonio d wilders' Great Worlds Circus
will be in Dayton on Friday afternoon and eve.
ming, May 81, in the swaynie Lot, corner of
Main aud Ist streets. II is said TO be one Of
the best circusses that has been in the West for
years. Their performances in Cincinnati
where they exhibited several days gave perfect
satisfaction, every thing on the bills being pre-
sented in unexceptiOnable style. Let our read.
ers from the country take notice, and "drap I'M
on Friday, with their'hah dollars, bringing
"the family."
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

n9-They have, in Boston, two children,
who unitedly weigh less than Tom Thumb.
The elder OF the sisters is eleven years Of
age, weighs fifteen pounds, aud is twenty
eight inches 10 height; the younger is aged
nine, weighs thirteen pounds, and her height
is tweDty-six inches. They are perfectly
formed and, saye the Gazette, one eGperien.
ces none Of the disgustat looking at them
that the sight of a dwarf so often inspires
for nothing can be imagined more ethereal
than these daintily formed and fairy.like
little creatures
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24
Lost,

Yesterday evening, while out for engine ex.
ercise, at the corner of Sd aud Ludlow streets,
the Library subscription Book of the Deluge
Fire Company. The finder will receive the
thanks of the Company by leaving the book a,
oonoyer & Smiths Carriage shop, Sd st. west
of Court House, or at the Deluge Hall, Main
street. J.H. ToPKY.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

o. The Deluge Fire Company did some
good throwing last evening, putting fine
stream considerably over the top of the Third
street Presbyterian Church spire, distance Of
l4O feet from the ground. The 4's have a
splendid engine and appear to understand the
working of the same. They have also large
company, and are an important arm to our fire
Department..
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

1J-Just as nice feet gear as we have seen for
many day are the Pump Boots, and LSstirg g
Caters, now being manufactured by Wash
Wilson, at his Custom Work Store, No. Il6,
Main st., 2 doors below Market. He is now
prepared to make to order every thing for the
feet in the latest style, and in the very best
manner. Call and leave your orders.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

MoRTALITT AMONG CATTLE IN ILLSoIs.-Du
ring the past six months, thousands of cattle
have died in Southern Illinois, from disease and
starvation; but within the past ten days, in the
vicinity of La Sale, about 200 cattle which
were turned out to grass, have died by disease,
and from eating some poisonous weed, In 1874
many cattle died in that section in the same
manner as they have this season.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

RAILROAD AoorDEST.-The sandusky train
due here at 7:3OA Nj. met with an accident al
Cross Station, miles this side of Springfield
this morning. The axle of the baggage car
broke as the train was moving off at slow
speed, the damage we learn was not great. The
up train, leaving here at 8 A. M. passed the
crippled train by the switch; and the latter did
not arrive here until lOi5, being two hours
aud three quarters behind time.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

U'The man with the new hat was at the
Depot this morning, just two minutes after the
Excursion train started for Sandusky. He made
his calculations to go along Love of admira.
tion lost him the pleasant trip; he had stopped
on the corner Of Main and Third to display his
new tile TO a crowd Of friends
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24
usee 4th rape for Telegraph Reports.

TRY ITl--The Daily Empire, alocal and gem
eral Newspaper, is published every after
noon. Price, 10 cents per week, payable to the
Carrier. Our citiEsps are solicited to Try it; il
it does not give satisfaction, we will notinsist
on their continuing It.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

gJ-There seems to be fitting Europoward,
this season, Of American authors. Among the
literary uotsbilties on the wing across the wa
ter, or preparing fer flight, is Mrs Southworh,
who has taken passage for herself and children
on the Vigo, which sails for Liverpool on the
2sth, She will spend the Summer and Autumn
n Europe, if 10 longer time.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

G-The Germantown Band came into the
city this morning, discoursing sweet music
much to the delight and entertainment of our
citizens This Band is to accompany the ex.
curlionists on their trip to the lakes to-day
1t will be most pleasant and agreeable accOm>
psniment, and we wish the party entire success
and lots Of fuu.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

u a modern philosopher gives several po
tent reasons why man should never marry fol
money, but an old epigramist views the cas-,
very pleasantly on the other side:
"'Whene'er you marry Croseas said,
Take one rich widow, or rich maid;
For any any wife may turn out i'll,
But, gad The money never will"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

~ The l. o. s. NJ we see, are TO have a
grand midnight parade in Columbus, on Thurs.
day, the Goth All brothers in good standing
from other points are invited to be present aud
participate.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

u-The District Court commenced its Session
here yesterday morning. Present, Hon. Milton
j. sutliff, of the Supreme Court and Judges
Parsons, Smith and White of the Common
Pleas.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

1rA late arrival from Green Bay, Wiscon.
sin, reports the Bay clear of ice, and the DevilS
Door open. We didn't suppose it required
much Of thaw 70 open thatl
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

UThe Free Lovers at Berlin Heights. o.,
publish a monthly paper, called The Good
III Coming, the motto of which is: "For in
Heaven they neither marry nor are given in
marriage"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24


G1- The Journal Of this morning, in about
half column, good humoredly "stirs up" the
"oity Fashsrs" generally, and the cutters Ccor
ner Matt and Third) particularly, suggesting
either q total caring in, or willingness TO
a mend.
1t tis hardly necessary to give the authorship
Of the article TO one Issac, Cuot altogether Par
tington) who might, il he would, apply his re.
marks Immediately to the Council he seems SO
entirely uhacquainted with. We cannot fail to
admire the liveluess and wit Of the article, and
would suggest that the City Clerk be authorized
TO read the same at the next meeting Of Coun-
Gil. Wouldn't it be splendid idea
But then the carriage makers-what would
become Of themS Well, we shau't propose
anything to alleviate their distress in losing
business by the construction Of smooth roads
1t would be very convenien t, il they were all
members of City Council. they could then "vote
themselves "a a day''--in jobs.
As he says, If those tongues could speak, we
imagine they would say
Swung DER gulf Of dark despair,
And CUTTERS never made to wear
10 places such as these In sick
II this sint good place 70 stick.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24
TUNNEL COAL COMPANY.

WE are now prepared TO sell Coal Of a
w superior quality, At rates as low as any 9TH
er Coal Of same quality. We are permanently To-
Gated, and have the best coal In Ohio.
All orders promptly attended to.
EgANuEL GIESY, Lancaster, o.
fHos sCHAEFfkR, No. IS, Main ST.,
DAYTON, D. tf
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

ATTENTION INDEPENDENTs.-You will meet at
your Engine House this Tuesday evening att q
o'clock. BY order of the Committee,
W. II. RouzER, Sec,y.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

dJ'FOr the best quality of dried peaches, and
other dried fruit, nice, sweet Goldfish, aud many
other nice things, 60 to John x. Gobharts, on
Jefferson ST., below market.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

nA-Our advertising patrons win perceive
that, by our arrangement of reading matter,
their advertisements will be always ae'C-a
very important matterto them.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

GFThere is a rumOr that O. Jennings Wise,
editor Of the Richmond Enquirer, was killed in
duel with b. B. Bolts.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

IL Strawberries are selling in Cincinnati for
10 cents per quart. In Dayton they bring 20
eentE
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24
LOCAL AND OTHER ITEMS,
READING MATTER ON EVERY PAeE
weekly AdVcrtiseunents.

Those who desire to have advertisements
inserted in the Weekly Empire should hand
them in by Saturday morning, at the latest.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-24

Ir We have heard Of a rich discussion
which came of in a town few miles from this
phase, which We willendsavor to give our read
eTs an idea Of to morrow,