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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

81 have used Grover & Baker Sewing Machine for
two years. and have found it adapted all kinds of family
sewing, from Cambria to Broadcoth Garments have been
out without the giving way of stitch The Machine
is easily kept in order, and easily used. Mrs A. D..
WAi1ple. aeits Of Rec. Geo. WAippls, Neo York.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

If Homer could be called mp from his murky hade
would sing the advent of Grover Baker as ben
gnant miracle of art than Vucan's smithy H
would denounce midnight shirt-making the direfu
spring of woes unnumbered. ''-Prof. North.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

think it by fal the best patent in This Machine
be adapted from the finest cambria the heaviest
mere 1t stronger faster and beautifully than
can imagine. If mine could not be replaced money
could not buy t-Mrs. j. G. Broaon Nashcalle Tenn
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

'We find this Machine to work to our satisfaction anC
with pleasure recommend it to the public believe the
Grover Baker to be the best Sewing Machine in p
Deary Brothers, AAisoniz Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

It speedy, very neat and durable nts work is easily
understood and kept in repair. earnestly recommend
this Machine to all my acquaintance and others Mrs
NJ A.. Forrest, Memphis Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

Your Sewing Machine has been in in my family tn
past two years. and the ladies request to give you the
Testimonials to its perfect adapnes well abor-savng
qualities in the performance of family and household
ing''-Ro5ert Boormaa, New York
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

CO L d WIN DIS.
Make increase of Clothing necessary We have Merno
Shirts and Drawers at the low PAIGE of so cents GOOD
fresh importation of Men and Boys wear decdev ceop
and good. beautiful line of Ladies Dress Goods some at
nearly half price. Shilling DeLaines, very desirable and
very good &C. We have picked up great bargains
which we will open on Friday next L. j. TITUS
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

If used exclusively for family purposes with ordinar
viii wager they will last three score years
ten, and get out of fx.''JoIm Ersk1ne NasviA
Tenn
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

HE subscriber having received the agency for WILCOX
Il q GIBS CHATTERTON'S SEWING MACHINES
prepared to furnish the any person who may be
esrous OF obtaining at the manufacturers prices with
1u instructions to operate them samples OF which may be
seen at his residence and would invite all and ex
anime the machines and their work He also prepared to
furnish the WHEELER WILSON, LADD, WEBSTER. &
Co., and GROVER BAKER MACHINE, to any who NAV
prefer them.
A. PITTENGER.
April %, 1859. IT,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

have had your Machine for several weeks and an
perfectly satisfied that the wol does is the best
beautiful that ever was made Maggie Asmison, Nash
viHe Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11
GROTER & 8ARER'g
LIBERATED
T. A. MIL Y
S r w I N 6
MNChimes.
Ne0 Styles - P,icss from $50 to $l25.
Extra Charge of S. for Hemmers
400 Broadway, New York.

These Machines from two spools purchased from
the store requiring reminding of thread they Hem
Fell Gather and Stitch in superior STYLE finishing each
by their operation without to The hand
ter and cheaper sewing than seamstress even she
works for cent hour and are unquestionaby, the
best Maeines in the market for family sewing on account
of their simplicity, durability, of management, and
adoption to all varieties OF family sewngexecutng either
heavy fine work with equal facility and without special
adjustment.
AS evidence Of the unquestioned superiority Of their Ma
Chimes the Grocer aad Baker Seacing Machine Company
beg leave to respectfully refer to the following
TESTING MAILS.
Having had one of Grover Bakers Machines in my
family for nearly year and a-half take pleasure
mendng it as way reliable for the purpose for which
it is designed-Family Sewing Mrs Joshua LeaUtH acsf
Of Rev. DR.. LeaviH, Editor Of ". Y. Iadeoendeaa.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

!" use my Machine upon coats dressmaking, and fine
linen stitching, and the work is admirabear better than
the best thanksgiving, any other machine have ever
n.''--Lacy .. Thompson, Nashusts, Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

find the work the strongest and most beautiful that
have seen, made either by hand machine and
gard the Grover Baker Machine of the greatest
blessings to our sex."-rs. Taylor Nashville, Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11
TO FAR EEg S
Nov. 4, 1858.

The subscribers having purchased the right of NAH
Hunerdon prepared sell Farmers Corn Planters
which will drop and their at the time in
perfect check rows at any distance apart that they wish
the rows aud plant from six to ten
day with ease that Farmers planting twenty of
the price of Planter ($lo in there
for will be to their advantage to examine and give the
Pld2 trial. They warranted to work WE'LL Town
ship fights sold reasonable THE Planter may be
the Bow Factory Lambertvile. Gentlemen please
give it your attention.
Nov. IL, '58. H0LCOMBE DISBROW.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11
When Ia,spMdence 4
W.T., 'tis folly to
reply, bat for
COTTAGE BEDSYEADS.

Y Y y y ~ VoA 00400 3 A4AW0.
Or all kinds Of Furniture Boots and Shoes Looking Classes
Cartng or to have any kinds of Contracting DONE and
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

have of Grover Bakers Sewing Machines in use
in my family and find it invaluable confidently re-
commend it to all persons in want of machine.-G. T.
Thompson, NashUtite, Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

0ur two Machines purchased from you do the work o.
twenty young ladies' We with pleasure recommend the
Grover Baker Sewing Machine to be the best in use y
". Stiilanan q Co., Memphis, Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

take pleasure in certifying to the utility of the Grover
Baker Sewing Machines have used one on almost
every description of work fer months and find it much
stronger and better every respect than work done by
hand.n-1Mrs. d. w. Wheeler, Nashville, Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

" Iwoud be unwilling to dispose of my Grover & Baker
Machine for large amount could not replace again at
pleasure. Mrs. H. G. Scovot, NaslvtAe Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

II am happy to give mytesmony in favor Of Grover
gives every respect Iews neatly and by no means
complicated and prefer it all Others have seen.
Mrs Bryan aeifs Of Rec. A. M Bryan, Meapasss Tenn.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-08-11

''The Grover Baker Sewing Machine works admirably.
think the stitch and work far superior to that Of any Sew
ing Machine ever saw On nework, think the Machine
would be hard to beat."W. J. Dazzle Memphis, Tenn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-07
Glre 4ree nress
BURLINGTON:
rpIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER. 1859
nl~TRGBUTIoN OF THE SCHOOL
MONEY

A. first thought, on reading that section
of the School Law of 1858 relating
,.tl. distribution of the Public School
Fund o. the several districts, whereby the
amount received is made dependant upon the
l.r14l tendance Of scholars. instead Of upon
thar number, it would appear that the small
j or district, in each town, must draw much
l.s- money than the lrgcr and more central
districts And hence. in he minds of many.
there is a prejudice against the new School
Law, as it is called. This prejudice is en-
tircly unfounded. and we are sure that one
Years experience under the law viii make
almost who now oppose 1t, warm friends, at
l.l-to Of that section. We are permitted to
NIKE quotations from the report of the Board
o' Edncation, for the present year. in ad-
vance Of its publication, in which the Secre-
-arv shows, by actual returns from the Town
e' Burlington. that the average attendance of
scholars upon school ia the smallest districts
is. .1 " PORTION. more than twice that Of the
la-tr .uc-. Cons quealv, the amount of
public money, drawn under the new law will
h.. in proportion, thrice as much, instead Of
being les= The Secretary says.
Statistics show, beyond doubt, that the
rercentage OF average attendance upon the
schools is much less in the village districts
than in the remote ones. Therefore any dis
tribution of the public money in proportion
10 the average daily attendance upon the
schools must rebound TO the pecuniarv gain
of the splrselv settled districts, and the loss
If those in the villages
These conclusions seem 50 unac0untahle t.
minds that have not given the subject much
nvastigation. that to many they will be al
most Incredible; but it is believed that
the facts to be obtained from the School
Registers, during the present year, will
rlace this question beyond ali doubt. |
have not been able to obtain accurately and
fully tho statistics Of other towns. but hay- |
in- them from the town of Burlington. | |
here subioin them, arranged in tabular form |
that il NAV be seen. how fully in this one /
Instance. at least, the conclusions above |
drawn are sustained. To the facts as OBJ |
tanned. ! have added a column showing what |
would have been the share Of public money i
20 each district had it been distributed in |
proportion to the average attendance. as is
provided in the new law, and also a column |
showing the gain or los to each district.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-07

tlRE.-The Union Store in Starksboro' ,
v l. Boynton Agent, was destroyed by fire
on Monday lat, about one O'Clock. The
village was alarmed by loud explosion
supposed to have been the bursting of a bar
rel Of fluid and before any force could as
semtle, the building was enveloped in flames.
Scarce anything was saved. A wagon under
the shed was run out, and in it was after
wards discovered a piece Of broadcloth, file
and other things. 1t is supposed that the
store was fired to conceal robbery of the
goods, and Mr.. Boynton offers $50 reward
for the apprehension Of the thief, and $50
tor the recovery Of the property.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-07

The districts in this table, having the larg-
ast number of scholars, are the village dis
tricts, while those having the smallest
numbers, are the outside districts An in
srection of this table will show that tie
avo-age attendance upon the schools in the
FIVE LARGEST districts taken together, is p
- per cent, the attendance in two Of the
districts running as low as Is per cent,
while the average attendance in the six
smallest districts is So ID per cent, or more
than twice as large. The table also shows
the very large amounts drawn by the iarger
districts and the disparity between them and
the smaller in this respect; district No. 2,
with an average attendance of 45, drawing,
under the old law. 1923, while district No
II. with an average attendance of A drew
S24s, or more than twice as much. 1t also
ppears from the table that had the public
money been distributed as under the new
law. upon the statistics of last year, every
one Of the remote districts would have re-
ceived more, and every one Of the village dis
. urts less than they really did.
1t is true that the statistics of any one
town do not show, from the effect in that
town, what will be the effect in other towns,
or that results in other towns will accord
With the result in any given town; so too
Il Is true that we have no reason 10 know
'oat, as a general thing. the resultsn par
ncular town will very materially differ from
results in towns generally. The statistics of
another year viii dissipate all doubts, and [
oAve no doubt will point cut the present in
chnatlon to suspect the new law of Operat-
lng % the disadvantage Of the weaker dis
,rlcts, as the most singular feature of the
history Of the new act.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-07
Mr.. BLIss's TESTIMONY
LEONARD q. Bliss, recalled.

LEONARD e. Bliss, recalled:
CUES. Are you acquainted with Mr. Mo-
| sher?
sbow;no any resemblance between Mosher
and McKeen Overruled and decision ex-
cepted to by defense.
Have known Mosher year or more; have
seen him every day or 50. Mosher and Me-
Keen were nearly of tme height; in motion
and action nearly alike. 1IcKeen walked
quickly, wore whiskers, same in quantity
and shape, but of different color, shaved off
on the chin.
Cross examination. l cannot say whether
McKeen at this time, wore mOustache or
not whiskers did not curl much, if any;
they rolled back don't know as he wore
them peculiarly, more than Mosher has now.
The space on chin was not 80 wide they
differed from mine, came on his face more
wore them larger. Mckeen would weigh
more than Mosher weight l45 to $50 or
more, don't know their age. Mckeen was
active, quick motion, rather strong | think,
strongly built, think wore dark black trOck
coat or sack, generally black hat /; he had
a stove pipe hat. Have seen MOsher with
black coat on, sometimes with drab one. L
don't know whether MOsher wore a cap or a
hat at that time, generally wore cap
Mr.. FLANAGAN's TESTIMONY.
n. B. Flanagan, sworn. Am acquainted
with McKeen, knew him one year. Saw
him most every day. Am acquainted with
Mosher for 8 years, have seen him once a
week or oftener. McKeen was from p to
80 pounds heavier than Mosher and little
taller. McKeen wore whiskers full round
his chin. Mosher wears same, very full.
McKeen was a man of quick motion, ap-
peared energetic. Their motion, and think
their walk, was very much alike.
knew Balm but not Mcdonnell before
their arrest. Knew Kelly, did not know
where Balm and Mcdonnell lived till this
transaction. Balm lived in Maiden Lane.
Kelly lived nearly opposite Mr.. Stantons
ON Church Street most direct way IRON
Faiths to Kelly's home would DC on tne
East sideof Church street.
Cyoss-erom,nsd, by Mr. Roberts. Have
seen YOU. think you are heavier than
NICK. should cay 25 lbs heavier, should set
McKssn' = weight at between $50 and l6O lbs;
tb;nk Mr.. Mosher has usually worn full
beard at least about lower part of his face,
CAN'T nv if Mex wore moustache-ehlnk
his under lip was covered with beard;IHis
hair and beard was dark-not exactly oiaek,
whiskezs quite curly and carefully dressed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-07
CIITrENDEN COUNTY COURT.
SEPTEMBER TERM. 1859.
HoS. NJ. L. BENNETT, Presiding.
Hon. DAVID FISH, ,a-;-.o.. r,,..;,.
IIoN. JOHN WORK, { 'S''i"' 'u'''0e'
Mcdonnell, Balm and Kelly,
INDICTED FOR THE MURDER OF
McKEFN.
SECOND DAY,
THURSDAY, Sept. 20, 1859.


The Court assembled at half past o'clock, and
the trial p-oceefed
he roll Of Jurors called; all answered to
tnelr names, and they were sworn.
TIE counsel for the respondents wished 10 indi-
cate from the list of xituesses be introduced by
the States Attorney, thpre whom he wished should
'e excluded during the examination of the other
Witnesses. No objection being made. several of
the witnesses ordered into the adj joining room
70 await their summons witnesses.
The Indictment was then read. :
Counsel for the State then proceeded to make he
following statement of the facts which he expected
!" IS ablisA " testimony of wit 1esses Atpresent
ne vas not sure he was we'll enou n acquainted
VITA the facts to give complete statement o.
wat wat ne should attempt to prove in the course OF
the tria lie should attempt to state the facts on
which he should rely for the support of the indict
ment as fully as possible. 1t was quite likely he
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-07
SECOND DAY
DR.. THAYER s TESTIMONY


SW. THAYER. sworn. I made examin-
alton of Mr.. McKeen, at the shop of Mr.
Ferre. found an incised wound in front
of thorax. also biuise on the left shoulder
IWitness exhibited the breast bone of
McKeen, and pointed out the wound IN it.
The wound was external between the 4th and
5th ribs at their junction. externally COM
mencing a little to the right of median line,
entering the cavity slightly to the left, ,-di-
rection being from below upwards from the
right towards the left. through the bone it
self; extending inwards about inches, reach
ing the upper right side OF the heart, t,-caus-
ing death position Of knife shown in
w0und), This bone in the healthy adult is
quite firm, one Of the last bones that becomes
solid as the person grows older. This bone
is quite firm and strong. 1t would require
considerable force 10 drive knife through
such a bone, a good deal of force; don't think
it could be done while two parties are in
contact, by direct blow.
QUESTION. State how in your opinion
this was done, provided parties were stand
ing. Objected 10 on the ground that witness
should confne himself to questions of surgical
knowledge, on which he might speak as an
expert, and may not 20 further and under
take to tell how 70 blow was given, since on
that the Court and Jury can judge as well
as he. viii waive objection, however, to MS
answer IN this case. but cannot admit 1t as
| precedent.
ANswER-The blow in my opinion
was given either by back handed blow
at such distance as to allow full play, or else
knife was hi pointing forward IN front OF one
as the two were rushing towards each other,
that is the knife penetrated TO the full extent
! at one blow. [Porti n of heart that was per-
forated was exhibited by Dr.. Thayer in a
vial. also diagram showing the position of
! the ribs and heart. Witness identified the
/ knife as one that was picked up on the floor.
Defence admitted that that was the knife with
which the act was committed, and that it be-
longed to Mcdonnell
Knife was near the end Of counter near
the door. 1t WAS covered with fresh blood.
Cross examination. Death must be al
most instantaneous from such a wound.
Person might say W I'd or two. Could
not say there would bea perfect respiration
after it. The only sensation in the victim
would be when the knife was passing through
the skin-would feel it at the time it wal
made, although sometimes such wounds
may not be felt at once; think however il
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-10-07
AFTERNOON.
LEONARD G.. BLISS TESTIMONY.


LEoNARD c. BLISS. Acquainted with
McKeen, not acquainted with prisoners.
Was at McKeen's shop 2lst May last, about
9 o'clock, as they were closing shop. Re-
mained until after death McKeen. Mr..
Hagar and Mr.. Alger came in during even
i z. and went away soon McKeen, Wight.
Logan and myself were there. Some one
came to the door, between IL and IL should
think, and ratified and made Some noise and
spoke through the key hole: could not un-
derstand what was said. Soon after the rat
Ting at the door. McKeen got up and Logan
and soon got up. McKeen was first, Lo-
gan next. then myself. Door closed. Think
heard them speak before 1 got to the door.
McKeen said what are you around for?'
The three persons were a little above the
door, when l got to the door, were north OF
door, not over'ten feet, perhaps not so much
They were coming down the street Heard
no reply before went to the door. They
came opposite the door and McKeen spoke,
asked which was bounding on the door and
talking through the key hole. One of the
parties stopped, short-fellow; he said, "for
instance say it was me- what are you going
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-08

moyemert while prices were irregular; tho sales
., 20 s, 80 for white western, 6, 50 q s, 80 Tor
White Canada. 81 50 FOR red WestprD, 3, - o ~ IA
for Canadian club, 81 10 81 10 for Milwaukee club,
sales Of 10000 a i2,ooo bushels, inoludng round
southern and Jersey yellow At $50 Rye was h'ayy,
with sales ~ boz bushels a. $780, Nc. Barley WAS In
fair demand with sales OF 5000 bushels of common state
at 5c Oats were arm, with sales Of State At 43sc
40, and at &c s4hc. for Canadian.
CoFtEE MAJ ket was quite rm, with sales OF 300
bags RIO al 9. 12c and 10 40. Maraca,bo a. l2sc
co1roN-Hhe activity noticed was continued TO day.
OF which made in iransu,--inclding hot Of mid
ahnr Gulf at Nc, wnh freight at Died. Tho market,
however closed With ho torn in favor Of tho parohaser
and we quote middhns uplands 1T II nc. so.
FRncnIs.-Raies were steady and engagements fair.
To Liverpool ?,hno bbs -four engaged at % son
TO London $50 bbis. aour wSro engaged a. a. "a,
and 900 boxes cheese at 40s. To Glasgow I 90,
hhs -four were engaged at IS. I'd. To Hamburg
$50 bbs. crnde tnrpentine engagai by steamer
ss, 3@n ha!'s cation do at &c tn Antwerp 5000 h5ls
rcs'n we're engaged at 81 900 bags clover seed ~ ~,
lorwood at POS ann 30 do. mahogany ~ 27s 81.
FRuT Another cargo OF Malaga rasins arrived to day,
which bad been previously ssld. Further sales vero
for Malaga raifins and at So 60 for layers.
uAy- Sales Of 500 800 bales made for shipment
al :6c n Sic
Rovscotch pig steady, with small saies at s2a,
Six mentls.
LINE was steady, with Gales Of Rockland.
MolAssEs continued in good demand with sales Of 800
hhfs Cuba muscovado at 2oc; 10 do. at &c. and 80
bbs. do. At 29c
IRoylslosr --Pork-The market was heavy and ,oyyer
The salee embraced 81 400 bb,s inclu ng mess at
sl5 15 SIS 90 thin at SIS ~ and prime Mt $40 so
$40 60 Sales also reported Of 400 bbls Of mess
deliverable III January and February az D. aDd 500 DO
prime mess, for January at $l5 80. Beef sold
the extent OF 500 100 bbls, including old country prime
at 81. new do at 81 .5 repacked do 81 81 T5
and extra do al $ll. Beef hams in STEADY 40
mand, with eaca Of Western NJ i5c Bacon was in TAI
demand, with Gales Of 500 boxes Cumberland cut, de
hverab'e in January and February, at Sc Lard was
steady, with sales Of $50 bbls l0isc l0zsc Butter
and cheese were in good demand al steady prices.
RICE.-Snles Of 90 casks were made at Axe y Axe
SvGARs firm, with saes OF between 400 and 500
bhds., included in which 80 Porto fs,co n ana
The remainder consisted Of Cuba mnscoyaio chiefly within
the range ~ &c o 7nc.