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The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Unfortunate Occurrence - A Young
Lady Burnt to Death.

The Norwalk Reflector relates the particu-
lars of the terrible death of Betsey Saunders,
a young lady fifteen years old, daughter Of
John Saunders, of Peru, Huron County.
Wednesday last, while engaged in ironing
clothes, her garments caught fro in some
manner; it is supposed from the stove. Her
step mother, who first saw it, apprised her Of
the fact. She Immediately seemed to have
lost all presence Of mind, and started for the
door; upon being told not to 60 into the air
she changed her course and rushed wildly
past her mother and out at an open door, run
ming down O lane and out into the highway.
When about fifteen rods from the house she
changed her course and returned to the house,
her entire person all the while enveloped in
hames-sometmes reaching six feet above
her head. Her garments were all cotton, in
cludiuga thickly padded skirt, all Of which
burnt turiously until the whole were con-
sumed. So great was the heat that before
her clothing was entirely consumed, the skin
and flesh upon her limbs, arms, and portions
Of her body, cleaved off and helped the
flames that enveloped her.
All necessary assistance was Immediately
procured, and every attention that could allie
viate her great suffering promptly admins
tered. But it was evident to every beholder
that her first remark to her mother when she
returned TO her, was TOO true" am burnt
to death" She fingered about fifteen hours,
though only part Of the time in extreme
agony.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
The Majority Rules.

DR.. DANIEL DRAKE, of this city, obtained
the charter. and was the founder in 1919, of
the Medical College of Ohio. The brave old
pioneer had hard time in after years with
his associates when the College had grown
strong and popular. He spoke as he thought,
and made no DETECTION from what he thought
the right course. The difficulties with him
and associates Of the Board reached climax
on one occasion when there was meeting of
the faculty, the Doctor in the chair, and two
members beside in attendance. One gentle
man made motion that the presiding officer
be expelled; the other seconded it. DR..
DRAKE, as in duty bound, put it, and, of
course, it carried; after which he left the
chair, made his bow and retired. He soon
established another medical institution in
this city in the Cincinnati College Building.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD En-
GIYGERs The following are the officers of the
National Association Of Engineers for the en-
suing year, Presidential. N. Smith, of Pitts
burg, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Railroad; Vice
President-Wm. Franklin, Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad; ecretary-Charles Fellows,
of the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad; Cor.
responding Secretary-John I. Sheppard, Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad; Treasurer
William W. Wills, OF the Pennsylvania Central
Railroad; Finance COmmittee-Charles W.
Burger, Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad G. R. Church, also of the Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad. The object
Of the association is to obtain such legislative
enactments in the different States as may be
necessary to insure high standard Of quaiif-
cations in applicants for the position OF rail-
road engineer. This has already been secured
in relation to pilots and engineers on river and
ocean steamers, and the same necessity exists
for the enforcement Of strict regulations in
regard to land carriage.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
New York Stock Market,

NRw YORK, September 23.
The Stock Market has much firmer tone,
and business is on larger scale, at an i'm
provement in most descriptions. The strength
of the market is more noticeable in New York
Central, which is in spirited demand at rise
Of " per cent. on yesterdays prices. The
closing sales arc ut $780,, which is rather
lower than the opening quotations. The
transactions in Western railroad stocks, with
the exception of Galena, were to moderate ex-
te7t only atprevous prices. Illinois Central and
Michigan Central were the frmest of the
Western list, each advancing M@2ss. Pa
cihc Mail continues to attract considerable at
tentioR. The stock this morning opened ut
&c., and gradually rose to 7s9Ic. at the close.
Reading was firm at yesterdays prices. Har
lem, (old) Erie and Michigan Southern, (com-
mon) were neglected at a reduction.
Bank Stocks were in COOL demand at full
prices. The offerings are light. The entire
list OF railroad bonds and State Stocks shows
great uniformity In prices for the better de-
scriptions. In some instances, higher prices
are paid. Virginia Skies rose 9so. The mar
ket closes dull at a slight reduction from
Board prices, and there is little stock pressing
for sale.
There is more stir in the money market to-
day in consequence of the shipping of loans,
occasioned iu part by preparations for the
heavy shipment of specie by tho steamers to-
morrow. The supply ofcapital seeking employ
ment at per cent. is, however, large, and no
stringeney is experienced in any quarter.
In the discount market there ia no noticeable
change. Primo paper maturing this side Of
January is easily placed at COS 4, and beyond
the inside of March at per cent.
The Exchange for the Ocean Queens mail
to- morrow is moderately active at lIOA on
London. Some of the drawers have raised
their rate to 11OH@llOk, ut this is above
the market. The estimate of the export of
bullion tomorrow ranges from two to two and
half millions. The actual engagements thus
far are $1,SOO,OOO.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
The Freshet East.

MAucH CHUNK, Pa, September 2S.
Rain has fallen steadily during the whole
week, and the Lehigh River has risen eight
feet The creek running through the town
has overfowed and the streets are covered
with water varying in depth from six inches
to three feet. Almost all the cellars are full
OF water and the residents are constructing
Golfer dams to protect their houses. =
The inhabitants have been at work night
and day to provide for the safety of their
property. 1t is impossible to estimate the
amount of damage done. To move about the
town it is necessary to do so in boats or take
to the hills. .. 80
EAsToN, PENN, September 20.
The Lehigh and Delaware are both rising
rapidly. A serious break in the Delaware
Canal at Isrdlyville is reported, forty feet Of
the embankment being washed away.
EAsroN, September 2S
The damage to the East Pennsylvania and
Lehigh Valley Railroad has been repaired
and the trains are running regularly.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
A Remarkable and Affecting Incident.

The Belfast (Me.) Argus notes an affecting
case of filial devotion. Mr.. Nash, the keeper
of Grand Point Light, capsized his skiff, on
the 4th inst, and was thrown out. His
wife, and little son Elisha, aged two years,
hastened to his relief from their dwelling, a
few yards from the shore. Mrs. NJ, finding
it impossible tOrender her husband any succor
told her child to "remain on the shore while
she hastened to call some of the neighbors."
During her iefabsence, Mr.. Noah, by strug-
Cling hard to maintain his position, had well
nigh exhausted himself, and while clinging
to the side of the skiff it again turned over,
and he thereby lost his hold. Bidding his
child farewell, he sank beneath the waves,
with the belief that he should never rise
alive. But to his Joy, as he sunk he caught
hold of the rope with which the boat was
moored, and by this means drew himself up
and get on board. Upon looking for his
child he found he had disappeared. The lit
tie fellow, thinking to render his father the
essential aid, betook himself to the water as
he saw him sink and waded out as far as he
could and then reached forth his hands
towards his father. The strong tide bore the
little fellow beyond his depth and in the
quiet of death he relinquished his hold on
life. When the neighbors arrived they found
Mr.. Nash in the boat, quite exhausted, and
the body of his devoted child floating near
the beach.
Our informant, who sow the corpse of the
boy soon after it was recovered, says that its
tiny hands were still outstretched and the
eyes wide open, as if still anxiously looking
in the direction of his father. AS the fond
and heart-stricken parents bent ever the
cherub-life form of tho darling one, as it was
arranged for burial, many eyes, like theirs,
were sufiused with tears because of the pa
thetic tale connected with his death.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
The Close of the Week.

When Saturday evenings bells ring, the
weariod laborer's task in his regular occu-
patton Is intermitted for at least one day IS
rest. When his chores are done up, and a
nights repose is enjoyed, why should not an
independent, well-washed, cleanly clad me-
chanic, or day y.laborer, havO Sabbath Of self
improvement, a Sabbath of rational relaxation
10 that orderly way which annoys not his
neighbOr, but makes the par,icipator new
man in social fellowship, and in the Inspiring
conviction that he lives for higher purpose
than mere self-interest.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

All these movements of the Russian Gov
ernment are regarded with great interest, as
they cannot fail to open to American COM
merce valuable market to many of our
manufactures.
Considering our diversified interest, includ-
ing those of whaling on the North Pacific
and contiguous to Siberia and the Amoor, the
opinion prevails that we should have a Con-
sui General instead of Consular officer of
comparatively an insignificant grade with an
insufficient salary.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
U. 9. Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

By tho proceedings of the first Congress of
the United States, it appears that tho Senate
ordered frequently, by resolution, the attend
ance, during their executive session, of the
Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and instructing
him to bring necessary papers on subjects de-
signated. Now, the Departments furnish such
information by reports. BENTON, speaking of
the disuse of the practice, says the early Sena-
tors surviving in his time, lamsnted the change,
believing the old way to be the best of getting
the information that was wanted, and also the
bost security against the appointment of in
competent Secretaries.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Another Park Proposition.

A. N. RIDDLE & BROTHERS have made q
written proposition to the City Council, to sell
to the city, for park and reservoir purposes,
at 900 per acre, seventy acres Of the Riddle
property, on the hillside above the Brighton
House, being on Bates and Strait-streets, FIVE
hundred feet on Clifton-avenue and Marshall
avenue. The payment, if negotiated, is to be
made prior to December, in city six per cent.
bonds. The subject is now in tho hands Of the
Committee on Public Buildings and Public
Grounds for examination and report.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Later from Pixies Peak,

Sr. Louis, September 49,
The Denver City Express, with dates to the
18th inst, reached LeavenwOrth to-day. bring
ing $4,000 in dust, being the largest single
shipment yet received.
The returns from eleven mining districts
give majority of l,dOO against State Con-
stitutiop.
A vigilance committee had been organized
in consequence of the frequency of dcpredations
upon property.
Three thieves had already been banished,
LEAvENwoRrH, September 90.
., The proposition for State organization of
the Pixies Peak country has been defeated.
The mines are yielding more abundantly on
account a, OF the increased quantity of water
The Bayou Salade mines were realizing from
one ounce to $3.50 per day.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
The English and American Cricket
batch.

The first match the eleven English crick-
eters play on this ssideof the water, we suppose,
took place yesterday, with twenty-five Cana
dians at Montreal, Canada. The railroad ex-
cursion trains were crowded with persons
from various portions of Canada and several
places in the United States. The English
players had arrived at Montreal in good
health and spirits. .....
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
rI ED.

nit County, Ohio, Mrs. Elizabeth Ellsworth, aged
-. At tho same place, on the 18Th inst, her hus-
bard, hr. Elisha Ellsworth, aged 70. Their golden
OuTCALT-0n Tuesday morning. Sept. 20, Rich.
ard, infant son OF Peter and Ruth NJ Outcalt, aged
five months.
BENTLEYIn ludlow, Ky, on the 22d inst, OF
dropsy, brought on by relapse of the scarlet fever,
Isabella Mary, second daughter of Matthew and
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Murdered.

MANCHESTER, September %.
Bridget Riley, who for some years has been
employed in the factories here, was found muir.
dered this morning in the lower part of the
Gl'y. The body. was shockinsly mangled.
The occupants of the promises IRE Scotch and
Irish, but denied all knowledge Of the tragedy,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Southern Pacific RaiIr0ad.

New ORLEANS, September 23.
Advices from Marshall, Texas, report that
President Fowlkes, of the Pacific Railroad, has
made a final settlement with tho new company,
and the creditors have obtained full possession
of the road. The work will bs recommended
immediately .
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
ieveB had already been banished,
Fatal Accident.

GAINESVILLE, September %.
j. McN oble, conductor On the Cincinnati,
Wilmington and zanesville Railroad, was
killed last night by being knocked off tho top
OF car while passing under bridge. He
was tr't missed from the train at RoseyilIe,
and his body was found in the creek at Audsr-
sons bridge, eight miles from here. He re-
sided at Wortbington, Ohio,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Report COntradicted,

DAYTON, September 2S.
The report ia the Cincinnati Erening T;ms.
io regard to the attempted snicito Of Charles
NJ. Steele, news agent, 10 false. Mr.. Steele
has been in Dayton all day, and in his usual
health and spirits.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
The Money Paid to the City Marshal

Mr.. KIERsTED, of the City Council, has
brought before the City Council the inquiry.
"What is done with the money paid into the
Police Court for fines and costs, and what
amount has been paid, and by what authority,
to any person serving in said court?' Tho in
quiry is to be answered next Wednesday even
ing.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

PITTsBuRG, September 23--P. NJ.
RIVER feet inches and about stationary.
Weather clear.
LOUISVILLE, September 23-P. NJ.
River falling with feet 4 inches in the
Canal, and feet Q inches on the Falls.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
The Great Cricket Match.

-, New YORK, September 20.
The great cricket match which was to take
place here between "All England" and the
American cricketers, has been postponed till
October 3, and the play at Philadelphia till
the 10th Of the same month.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24

GooD PUNNINa.--Lathrop says when he
went on the steamer to California they kept
the chickens in tho highway, tho beef in tho
bulwarhs near tho steerage, and when they
wanted eggs the ship lay too.--Eeehapgc.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Arrival of the English Cricketers.

MONTREAL, O. E., September %.
The English cricketers havo arrived here,
and ere in fine condition and ready to play
Immediately.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
NOn-Arrivai Of the Baltic.

sAcKvlLLE, September 20.
The steamer Bal6e, now due with Liverpool
advioes to the 10th inst, had not arrived at
Halifax this evening.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Sailing Of q s,teamer.

Bosros, September, 20.
The steamship Jason sailed from st.
Johns on Wednesday evening, for Galway.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
Outw ard Bound.

SAoKvILLE, September 90,
The steamer Europa, from Boston, arrived at
Halifax at noon to-day, and sailed shortly
after for Liverpool.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-09-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Gzf5~ L. IL. R0WEKAMP is A CANDI-
Gate for reelection to the Office of Justice of the
Peace. 'lI -. sen92tts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
MARRIED.

In Washington, on Thursday, May 9TH, by the
Net, Z. A. Knight, Mr.. ELEAlUS MARCERON
r. Mi. MARTHA +. THOMPSON, all OF Wash
ius,on.
~, IN, 18th instant, at Charleston, 5. c.. in the
uusuenot Church. by the Rev. L. X. u. Peek,
Lieut.. j. X. HAMILTON, u. 5. N, to MARY
Louisa HAMILTON, daughter OF "m B. "ha-
ley. esd, 5. e.
TN Wednesday. the 9th ult., by the Rev. DR..
Andrews. THOMAS HARRIS TOWNER, esq, OF
Sbspherdstown, and formerly member OF the
House of Delegates from Jefferson, to Mrs. LAUkA
K pARRAN, widow OF the late DIR. Richard Par
r.u Of Jefferson county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
lCoM MuSICATED.

CoMMuSlCATED.
The editor of the Sentinel has suddenly
become the great defender Of the sanctity Of
the Church. and thinks that it has been
greatly outraged by the distribution Of some
pamphlets, which contain critique on the
political career Of Governor Smith. Will
the editor Of the Sentinel be good enough
to say whether or not Gov. Smith on u Sab
bath day did not address the people. when
he was candidate for Congress, from u
church pulpit?
Will he state whether or not, he did then
complain Of the act as dissertation Of the
ssnctity of the Sabbath! Consistency thou
art q Jewel" Gov. Smith. like the King,
can do no wrong. BLUE DICK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
New York Dry Goods Market.

NEW York. May 8.-The nearby retailers are
coming in more freely, and there is a large move
ment iu reasonable goods with the jobbing houses
who supply that trade. The Southern and far
Western houses are receiving some few second or
ders With first hands the movement is very limi-
ted obbers stocks of Spring goods not being redu-
ced 80 low as to need much repleniShing but II
demand for certain articles is looked for stocks
run down.
The clothing houses are making up the goods
heretofore purchased and are not yet i'll market to
any noticeable extent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Properly SAILS. J. Mccormick. auc-
tioneer, sold on Saturday last, by order of X.
Johnston. Trustee. Il lot Of ground, - by 81
feet, on the corner of Queen and Royal sts.,
improved by IN old frame tenement, to Mrs.
Sideb,tham, for $3.50. cash. Also by or
der Of G. W. Brent, Trustee, the frame
house and lot of ground on Fairfax, near
Franklin street, ii feet by %, to Mrs. Mary
Hall, for S2Oj, cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Later from California.

New ORLEANS. May The steamship
Coatzacoalcas, from Ninatillan, with the Cal.
ifornia mails and passengers from San Fran
cisco ON the Odd ult., has arrived here, max
ing the trip in ID days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
GRAND MAY BALL

DROF. ANTONIO respectfully informs the cit
izeus OF Alexaudriu, that he will give his
GRAND MAY BALL, at sAREPTA-HALL, on
Monday. May 9th. No pains OF expense Will be
spared 10 make this Ball the best OF the season.
II;- Tickets admitting gentleman and ladies'
81, mot transferable) aud may be procured by
applyiny to Mrssrs. George K. Shinn, George L..
Hicks. and :. r. Shiun. Positively no tickets will
he sold OH the evening of the Ball as the number
has been limited. my 2--eo3tad.t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
ALEXANDRIA WATER Co.'S. oftIrr,

MAY Ith, lS5S
OTICE.-Tho Company has reason To com
~ plain that in many cases. consumers suiier
their hydrants 10 run. wasting unnecessarily ana
useessly the water-in some cases. under the pre-
tense of drawing of the stale watcr-in others,
from negligence or inattention.
Whilst the Company recognise the right OF all
renter. 10 az mach water they may require for
use according to the terms of the perlnt--th1 en-
dorsement on the permit forbids any waste, under
the penalty of cutting of the supply. Certain ca
ses have come under the personal notice ot the
President recently, aud the Treasurer has been
directed not to issue permit for the current teru
So soon rs the Superintendent has completed has
work of cleaning out the Reservoir he is instructed
to cut oil the water Of any party delinquent IN this
matter. .
LISA painful duty, but all must see that all
water reuters and the public vi large are as much
interested in preventing waste rs the officer. OF the
COMPANY who are bound 10 perform their duties I"
it and tn the public.
The Company has still much cause TO complain
of tho Illegal use of the water, by those using II
without permits tbercfor-and the penalties will he
risidly enforced upon all delinquents.
ROBERT II. MILLER,
NV q--co3t President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
Fire at Alabama.

EurALA, (Ala.,) May THE Alabama
House and adjoining houses Of Harvey
Brown and Widow Thomas, were destroyed
by fire to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
Another SLAYER Case Decided.

SAVANNAH, May G.-The prosecution Of
Selvis and Mares, charged with fitting out
the bark Angelica for the slave trade result
ted i'm M acuuittal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

COMMISSIONERS SALEM pursuamc" uf
y Decree of the Circuit Court of AleXandrla
County rendered Mt November term 1885 in The
suit Of Alcinda A. keene, Administrative. ". Jos.
f. Edsall &C.. the undersigned will offer Tor sale,
ut public auction, on HONDA Y, the 23d dog of
Nav. 1889 at II o'clock, H. in front of the Mayor
~ Office, in the city of Alexandria, TENE-
I'll MENT and LOT OF GROUND, on the "t't
side of Fayette street in the said city of AlcSnE-
dria, bounded N follows: Beginning on fayet'e
street ut the distance of 100 feet, north, from tho
middle of the square, between King and Cameron
streets thence with Fayette street, northwsrdiN
10 feet: thence westwardly, parallel with Cameron
street so feet to ten feet alley thence with SAID
alley and parallel to fette street. southwardIy,
~ feet thence to the beginning, with the right OF
way over said alley, and the alleys connected
Herewith in connection with others entitled there
to. aud subject to annual rent. in fee, OF SN doll
lars, payable To the City Council of Alexandra.
TERMS OF SALE.--0nc- tenth of the purchase
money to he paid in hand. at the time Of sale;
the residue in three equal instruments, AT &, u, and
Is months from the day of sale, with interest; the
deferred payments to he secured by the bonds OF
the purchaser, with good personal security; tho
title to he retained until the purchase money IS
fully paid, and the property TO be rcs"ld upon
failure of the purchaser to comply with the terms
of sale. +. IL. SMITH, , Comm'r,
LAW. Il. TAYLOR,