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CONVENIENT MODE OF AVOIDING OSE's CRED
lroRs.--0ne Of the "curiosities of debt" has
recently come to light in the English bank
ruptcy Courts. The Scotch law, it appears,
affords as many facilities for fraudulent debt
ors as it once afforded to clandestine marriages,
SO that by few title-simple proceedings any
body who has been a resident in that ancient
Kingdom for forty days can wipe off all old
scores and begin the wsrld anew. The place
which has been to gentlemen in difficulties
what Gretna Green used to be to ardent lovers
is, it appears, the Western Isles off the coast.
English debtors run up to those latitudes,
take up their abode in the Isle Of Null or the
isle of Skye, and remain there in seclusion for
forty days. That time-honored period having
elapsed, they notify their creditors in London
or Liverpool that "Brown, or Smith, of the
Isle of Null" is about to absolvs himself Of
his liabilities before the proper Court on a
certain day.
The creditor is quite satisfied that no 'Brown
or Smith, Of the Ilse of Null" owes him any
thing, probably never heard of such person,
and takes no further notice of it /; and is as
founded to find in week or two, that "Brown
of Null" is the identical Brown Of the Strand
Holborn, who was largely indebted to lin for
Soous eoiu anu uoiiVerou, anu MS reIeaSe unuer
the Act, he would certainly have vigorously
opposed. 1t is then, however, too late, and
he finds to his astonishmsnt that when Brown,
after forty days, designates himself as of Null
or Skye, he designates himself with perfect
legal accuracy.
There has lately, however, been an erpose Of
the practice in the case of the defaulting
banker, Stephens, which bids fair to consign
these pleasant retreats to the same useless OBJ
scurity as old Gretna itself.
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TRRRIBLE ERrNG-ExrRAoRDlsARY Cas-

/. TERRIBLB SUFFERING NG-ExTRAORDlNARY CAsg
OF RHEUMATIA.-A correspondent Of tho
Olean IN. w American. relates the following
in late letter. l called to see and speak with
Henry Passen, who is and has been afflicted
with rheumatism as probably no other person
has been since tho world begun. He has
been confined to his bed since the spring of
1884, has not helped himself from it since the
fall of the same year, now more than quar-
ter of century. Most of this time he has
been as helpless as an infant, not being able
to turn himself in bed, or help himself TO a
laorssl Of food. His knees have been out of
Joint for many years, the chords and muscles
having contracted so as to draw the lower
bone Of the leg back under the femur or upper
bone, from one to three inches. His feet have
been drawn 80 as to bring his toes against the
shin bone or tibia, with such force as to cause
painful and offensive sores. His hands arc
drawn out Of their natural shape, and endered,
with the entire arm, useless and almost mo-
tionless. The nerves of his eyes have been SO
affected as 10 destroy his sight. He has been
totally blind for nearly ten years.
His hearing and speech are yet preserved;
and his appetite has been quito good most of
the time. His memory is surprisingly
good, and his power to recognize those whose
voice he has heard is wonderful. His left leg
was amputsted about a year and half ago,
since which time have not seen him until the
seventh inst, yet he recognized me at once
upon hearing me speak. His sufferings are
intense, especially when he is moved. At the
present time his remaining foot is much swol-
len, and modification has already commenced,
and ampntation is contemplated.
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American Institute
NEW YORK,
TESTIMONIALS:

THE substitution of the rotary movement OF the
hook for the recprocating motion Of the shuttle
IS the latest grand improvement on the Sewing Ma
chine, and IT. is that which now gives Wheeler l.
Wilson'S its decided advantage over other Machines.
Moreover, for economy OF power, ease of mana ge-
msnt variety of adaptation and speed of execution
il no doubt surpasses all others for family use."
REV. D. W. CLARK. d. D.,
Editor Of Ladies' Repository.
q" My little daughter, Of nine years, takes our MA
chine (N heller Wilson's apart, oils it and puts Ii
in place. easily and readily adjusts its parts and per-
forms with ii all ordinary work. She can make her
own dresses, including hemming, gathering and
setting in the sleeves. -Four months use in my fam.
lily has made IL necessity and luxury"
REV. OHAS. B. B0YNT0N.
1--WE use the Wheeler 4 Wilson Sewing Machine,
and say in regard to ii that 1t is without rival
No other Machine exceeds 1t in its adaptation to all
purposes of domestic nse. Scientific American.
eve have personally examiusd the various ma
chimes before the public, with anxious desire to
place before readers reliable information. As
The result of such exam iration, we unbestatingiy
recommend Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing Machines
the machine for family nss. Western Christian
Advocate.
In addition TO such testimony, we refer
to the 10000 families and manufacturers
to whom we have sold, and 10 the follow
ing well-known- persons of this city, nOw
using our Machines:
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TIE YouNe BosToN WoMAN.-Soms one,
who seems to speak by the card, says Of the
fashionable young woman of Boston:

The YOUNG BosroN WoMAN.-Some one,
who seems to speak by the card, says Of the
fashionable young woman of Boston:
Shecondsnses herself into lifs-sized admi-
ration point before works Of art, and goes into
silks, satin, ecstacieS, kid and cologne whom
the opera arrives. She has decided psn-
chant for lectures, glories in the epigrams Of
Whipple, the oddities of Bsecbsr, and the
swelling periods Of Chaplin. She thinks the
Museum intensely fine, the State. house great,
the Boston theater the grandest on the con-
tinent. She looks with horror on those Of her
sex guilty of the slightest peceadillos, but
doesn't see the harm in having an arm around
her own waist at twilight, on the softest of
sofas, and Is never offended at the most i'm
pressed Of kisses--not she. She thinks tour
minister" the greatest Of preachers and the
best Of men. Boston "society" she knows is
the choicest, most cultivated, genteslest of any
in the country. She, taking her own ssti-
mate, Is Intellectual or nothing. She is class
ical. She is Roman. She can talk like an
angel and entertain like a book. She
has full grown opinions on every subject,
known and unknown, possible and i'm
possible. The Boston girl-or woman-has
little or no heart, and consequently little
or no affection. She is much show and
little substance. Her hand is warm and
SO is her bosom, but not her heart, since
she has none, that is such as women elsewhere
possess. She likes blue stockings-not OF
woolen or worsted, but of the intellect. She
believes in old maids, because destined to be
such. In short, she is a sngularity, an ano-
maly, SUI generis, a-almost every thing
which the sex elsewhere is not.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
Two Days Later Europe-Arrival O.
". the Asia.

| wv IIuIOpC-AIIltAi vi
the Asia.
New YORK, December 22.-The steamship
Asia arrived here this morning, bringing Liv-
erpool dates TO the 10th inst.
The news Is not very important, and 10 all
embraced In the following summary:
Adhesions to the Congress had been re-
ceived. Speoulations were rife relative to the
plenipotentiaries and their probable proceed
ings. The English reformers are holding
Conferences in preparation for the approach
ing campaign.
The Directors of the Great Ea,tern have
rassments TO the stockholders for q month,
which caused much classification among the
latter.
The total amount Of gold recovered from tho
ship Royal Charter, reaches flS0,O0O
Victor Hugo had published an eloquent ap-
peal in behalf of John Browns Harper's
Ferry affair. He says that his execution will
be looked upon as crime of the greatest mag
nitude.
The Bank Of France has gained 5000, 900
francs during the month. The Paris Boursa
was buoyant,
| The news from Italy is unimportant.
The differences between Prussia and Hesse
will soon be settled through the intercession
of the Diet.
1t was reported that the Emperor Of China
had given the Russians notice to quit tho set
Elements on the Amoor River, and that the
Russian ambassador at Pekin was confined to
his palace.
There had been a ministerial crisis in Tur-
key. Fued Pacha had rendered his resigna-
ton, but it was not accepted.
The envoy of Prince Daniel, of Montene-
gro, had been assassinated.
Spain has ordered an additional levy Of
fifty thousand men.
Thomas De quincy, the distinguished au-
thor Of Confessions Of an English Opium Eater,
and various other works, is dead.
LIvERpooL, December lO.-Cotton easier
and all qualities declined I'd, with holders
pressing on the market-particularly tho now
crop. Sales of the week 1900 bales, including
l,4Oo to spectators and 5000 to exporters
Sales on Friday 5000 bales--market closing
dull. Orleans fair 15-16d,; middling I'D.
Mobile fair I'D; middlng ID. fair upland
78-16d.: midaling SGD. Stock of American
in port 27 500 bales.
Advices from Manchester are favorable
prices are firm but very dull.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

DAMAGES OBTAINED AGAINST A RAILROAD
CoMrASv-In tho Court Of Common Pleas Of
Richland County, in the case of Cochran and
wife vs. The Cleveland, Columbus and Cincin-
natl Railroad Company, verdict of 81, 900
damages has been awarded the plaintiffs. This
was the second trial in the same case, new
trial being granted at the instance OF the
company. The former verdict was only 1926.
The action was brought for ejscting PLAINTIFF
wife from the cars by the conductor for non
payment Of fare, for which she offered note
which he pronounced counterfeit, and which
was afterwards declared genuine by the Bank.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23
EXTENSIVE Flour MILLS DEsrRoYEps ~

EXTENSIVE FLOUR MILLS DESTROYED ~
FIRE.-Loss $50 ,OOO.-The Orleans Mills, sit
uated in Medina, New York, and owned by
Messrs. Hill, Whalen 4 Co., were destroyed
by fire morning or two since. The loss is
estimated at about $4,000 to 10000. OF
this sum $4,000 is covered by insurance
$4,000 on the mills and warehouses, and
$4,000 on the stock on hand. These mills
were among the oldest and largest in West
eln New York. They were built in 1927, by
Messrs. Evans & Ellicstt, and were furnished
with eight run Of stone, with very extensive
warehouses, and an elevator.
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Two MEN KILLED BY AN ExpL0sIoN.-Two
mon were killed by the premature explosion
of blast in the Bergan tunnel, near New
York, recently. The victims Of the accident
were workmen, named Martin Reilly and j as.
0'Donohue. The men were preparing blast,
whom Reilly, in his anxiety to complete the
work, imprudently took steel needle instead
Of one of copper, such as is generally used,
with which to ram the charge. The steel
struck fire from the rock, and premature
explosion was the result of the imprudence.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

BURIAL PLACE OF RALEIGH.-Sir Walter
Raleigh was executed October 20, 1918, in
Old Palace Yard, Westminster. On the same
day his body was borne to St. Margaret s
Church, and there privately bur Such
was tho fate of victim of the mbecile
tyranny Of King James I--condemned for
treason on account of distant and hardy
and unsuccessful expedition. Some time
later brass tablet was put up in the church.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

A LARGE RAFr.--Among the timber RATS
which ran down the Delaware River this fall
was one of mammoth dimensions, being one
hundred and ninety-fve feet long, sixty 1.-TWO
feet wide, drew three and half feet of water,
and manned by eight men. This is said to
be the largest raft, and drew more water than
any that was ever before shipped on that
river
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

LOUISIANA ON DIsUNIoN.-Ths Washington
correspo ndent of the Charleston Comisr has
the following: By dispatch received here to-
day, learn that the State of Louisiana will
probably instruct her representatives in Con-
gross to withdraw from that body in the event
of the election of Sherman to the Speakership
of the House. The Governor of Louisiana
will for this purpose, call an early meeting OF
the Legislature. e.s.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

CoUNTERFEITERs IN MIGHIGAN.--Dr. William
G. Harrison, the leader Of the gang Of coun-
terfeiters recently arrested in Berrien County,
Michigan, has been fully committed, to await
trial, in default Of S., ,000, bail. ,
A man was arrested at Burr Oak, st. Joseph
County, Michigan, few days since, for
passing spurious money, and in searching
him, $1,000 was found on his person, all In
two's on tho Agricultural Bank Of Illinois.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

A WOMAN ROBBED OF $2,7OO.--A woman,
Mrs. Winters, went to bank in New York a
day or two ago, and drew the sum of $1,000
for the purpose Of paying of mortgage, and
on her return home placed the money in a
eau-drawer in the house. About nine
O'Clock in the evening she had occasion to 90
out for short time, and on her return found
that the house had been entered during her
absence and the money stolen. No clue to the
thief has been obtained, ..
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

New FooD FOR ANIMALs.-Tho new oil
cake, made from cotton seed, Is being exten.
sively introduced in Eastern Pennsylvania
for feeding cattle, hogs and poultry. All
these feeders uniformly reject 1t at first, and
require to have it out in their mouths until
they acquire a taste for it, just as young
America learns to chew tobacco.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

A WIFE-MURDERsR SESrES0ED.-John p
Warren, who drowned his wife some time age
and who was put on trial last week in the Tol.
land County Superior Court Connecticut
changed his plea, after the commencement Of
the trial, to one Of guilty of murder in the
second degree, and was sentenced to the State
Prison for life.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

SOMETHING NOVEL IN LoTTERIEs.-The last
advices from Hayti state that lotteries have
been established with the permission of the
government. Tho drawing Of "The Grand
Lottery Of Divine Providence" took place on
the Sd Of November at Jacmsl, the aggregate
value of the twenty prizes amounting to $4,000.
An insurance company, with capital Of
$3,0O0,0O0, had also been established under
the same irreverent title Of "The Divine Prov
idence Insurance Company"
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

A BsHop's JEsT.-A New Jerseyman told
Bishop Odenheimer the other day, while con-
versing about the ballotings that took place in
convention before the final choice was made,
that it was well for him he was elected when
he was, as, if he had not been on that ballot
on the next day they would have elected the
Rev. DR.. Newton, Of st. Paul's. Now you
know DR.. Odenheimer was Rector of St. Pc
tors. The Bishop immediately replied, "That
would have been robbing Peter to pay Paul.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

The WOMEN OF UTAH.--A writer in the
Valley Tan, the Gentle paper printed at Salt
Lake City, says:
"There are thousands of women in Utah
Territory between the ages of fourteen and
twenty, who world gladly walk barsfooted all
around the world to find some place to hide
from these hoary headed bishops, elders and
priests
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

EXTENSIVE ROBBERY IN UTICA, N. Y,-The
dry-goods store of Messrs. Gafney & Fitssim-
mons in Utica, NJ. ", was broken into on
Saturday night, and silks Of the value of
about$2,o 900 taken away by the burglars. No
discovery has yet been mado to the psrpetra-
tors Of the robbery. ag-ula- 80
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A WOULD Bs MArRIorDE AND UxoRoIDE.-
Ksnsz Hoyt, of Exeter, Maine, q few nights
since, while in q fit Of intoxication, made an
attack with his Ak upon his wife and mother,
who were sleeping in the same bed. His
mother, an old lady eighty years Of age, was
dangerously wounded, and his wife badly
bruised. He was about to strike third time,
whom he was seized by his son and thrust out
of doors. y lI 1f-l u .4t LID
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23

ARREST OF BuRGLAR-MuRpRRER. - A
burglar named Steams, who shot F. w. Larz-
alere dead in Cassapolis, Mich, last October,
was arrested, q day or two since, in yelling
ton, in this State, after desperate resistance
by Deputy Sheriff Let's, Of Cass County
Mich., who will receive tho reward of $500
offered for the capture Of the villain. ...a..as.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23
Gibson Found Guilty.

COLUMBUS, December 22,-ln the case of W.
II. Gibson, tho former Treasurer of State, the
jury, after being out twsnty-four hours,
brought in a verdict this morning at nine
o'clock of guilty. A motion for a new trial
will be argued this afternoon.
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NATIONAL THEATER.

Benefit Of Mrs. Farren,
And most positively her last appearance, also of
MISS FANNY FITZ FARREN,
THIS (Frdsy) EVENING, December %, will be
acted the thrilling, in three acts, called
MARY TUDOR.
Gilbert WarDeCn .."...mr. carter
Tne Jew mr hlien
Fabiana naD'anl". MT; otuart
Emily TalDOC....... ..nlBb n. UTaIdIn
To conclude with
THE STAGE-STRUCK TAILOR.
Sally Scraggs, with songs.. Miss Fanny Flz Farrsn
Sir Matthew Allen
After which TWELVE INDIANS, Chiefs and
Braves of the Usage Tribe, among which Is the son
Of the celebrated and noted Black Hawk, will go
through their grand performance.
Miss J: n; Davenport will appear on Monday next.
WTHE NEW NATIONAL HOTEL, adjoining the
Theater, Is new open for the reception OF guests.
Rooms can be obtained by the day or week, and
meals furnished at all hours
NUTICE.-Tradesman and others are cautioned
against furnishing any articles for tho theater with
out written order, signed BY the Manager.
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Quite number Of orders have been left with Us
for Machines to be delivered Christmas Eve. Some
20 to wives whose husbands have seen them wearily
stitching, night after night, the endless task OF fam
lily sewing; some to surprise distant friends, and
some to the poor widow who struggles with pinchinE
poverty, who little dreams the Joy and relief which
soon awaits her.
What SO appropriate present as GOOD SEW
ING MACHINE, which is a constant comfort for o
lifetime, and iE many instances means of support.
We deliver Machines at the house of the pur-
chaser, send lady to instruct in its use and
rant and keep in order for three years. s.
Call during the Holidays ut our office,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-23
Holiday Gifts, &c.
Spalding's Prepared Glue.

,IJa4a9u Nm ' ' so N
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@8-A few nights since, some miscreant at.
tempted to murder Robt. Armstead, at Will
liamsburg, Va, by shooting at him through
the window of his room.
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&g-A woman named Kent was burnt to
death recently at Roxbury, Mass, by hor
clothes taking fire while she was sitting in q
chair.
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mar FIRE occurred iniR Rome, N. Y, on Friday
morning, which destroyed the dwelling houses
of A. Van Patton, G. R. Thomas, and Mr.
Demsey, on Washington street.
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Ry-A number of the church bells in Lynn,
Mass, rung on Friday, as an expression Of
sympathy for Browns men, who were hung at
Charleston, Va.
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@SrRev. Drs. Wilson, Dill and Edgar, tn
delegation from the Irish Protestants, sale
from New York on Saturday, in the steame
Edinburgh.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-04-22
SMALL E'sGShnS.

HAVING PAID SPECIAL ATTEN-
L ton TO the Cultivation OF Small Fruits ann
spared no pains or expense TO procure eyerythul
ri the kind rare and valuable, am now prepared
to furnish, IN large ur small quantities. on REASON
able terms, the following varleties:.-
BLACkBERRlES.
NEW RuCHI LIE, OR LAwToN.
10000 strong and vigorous plants OF this superior
variety at the following reduced prices -
100 Plants"..S 900 20 Plants. ......S4 90
10 do 600 10 do. 200
30 do. 500 do. 100
Circulars, giving information as to management
OF plants and general cultivation will lie forward.
ed To all purchasers.
DORCHESTER.
"a very long, benut uI, sweet berry, and abund-
ant bearer. Highly esteemed.
NEwMANS THORNLTSS,
Priced on account OF its comparative freedom
from thorns. aud It's abundant yield OF fruit, tho
not SO large the first TWO varieties Prices same
RASPBERRlES.
Brncle's Orange, y per doz. Fnsof, Rivers
Large FEured Monthly. Kncveu's Giant. Hudson
River Antwerp, Red Antwerp and Yellow Ant
werp, at 81 per doz and S5 per 100 plants.
STRAW WBERRIES.
More than One Hundred Varieties, embracing
nearly all the Foreign and Native kinds, both old
and new worthy OI cultivation.
100 900 PrHbOdNsS seed ling, nt so cents per
dOz.--S2 per lO0-SlO per 1000.
Great care has been taken TO procure and pre-
serve these varieties tue to name, and they are
WARRANTED CORRECT
Catalogues sent on application enclosing stamp.
Address, J. KNOX,
Box 47S, Pittsburgh, Pa.
March Is, 1889 4194w