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l.. l.. AINswoRTH, attorney and counsellor at law
West Union, Fayete comfy, Iowa. ass. he s'
bAtcH 4 SroSEMAS, attorneys and counsellors at law,
Mcsregor, Iowa, will practice in the courts. of the
10th Judicial district. Office opposite Waverly Hotel
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
A Modern william Tell

Capt. Travis, the Western shot, who propos-
ed last season to pick an apple of boys head
at long pistol shot distance, in Louisville, on a
wager, but was prevented from trying the feat
by the interference OF the authorities, has been
astonishing the fancy F. f. VS. of Richmond
with specimens Of his extraordinary skill and
precision of aim. The Richmond Whig makes
the following note of his performances:
Capt Travis is, undoubtedly, the "best shot
in America Certain it is we have never heard
Of his superior. He made a trial of his skill
yesterday, at his gallery, Corner of Main and
l4th streets) in the presence of number
of gentlemen, and the results were as
follows distance of each shot about fourteen
paces): With deliberate aim at the figure, hit
the bell eleven times in twelve shots; with the
pistol inverted, hit the bell eight times in ten
shots; discharging the pistol between his knees
hit the bell four times in five shots The eight
figures marked on the board were then struck
successfully, at the random call of one of the
spectators. Capt Travis servant then took his
position near the figure, and held percussion
p-box, of the diameter of half dollar, be
tween his thumb and fore finger The Captain
took deliberate aim at his object, and sent a
bullet through it midway between the centre
and circumference. lie clssed the exhibition
of his extraordinary skill by firing at a halfdime
placed between his feet, with only the width of
the coin separating them. This shot was also
successful, the coin being struck without detri-
ment to the Captains boots or toes
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

The Stark County Republican, an able JOUR
nal published in the county disgraced as the
residence Of the author Of the law passed by The
late Democratic Legislature to exclude from the
polls all citizens who are tuctured with drop
Of African blood, thus comments
The law is exceedingly barbarous in its de-
tails, and ice passage indicates the intense ne
gro plantation feeling that pervades the prosti.
tuted Democracy of Ohio. Il conflicts with the
Constitution as defined by the Supreme Court,
and will Of course have no elieos. Yet the in-
tention is there. The Senator from this county,
Mr. Chase, was chosen TO introduce the bill. IL
will be remembered the question was not wheth-
er negroes should Fote; that was already settled
hy the Constitution. The law was intended TO
rob the right Of suffrage from all who had drop
of African blood in their veins; and were IL en-
forced il would thrust from the polls hundreds
of men who are whiter than the Stark County
Senator, and who are infinitely his superior in
intellect and in all that is cOmprehended in a
worthy citizen and an honorable man. Yea,
were this modern Stamp Act executed in some
Of our States, hosts of Democratic voters would
be turned from the polls, and more than one
Democratic statesman would be excluded from
the United States Congress. Itis public fact,
that the white population of our Slave States
are becoming corrupted with Airicanism. The
dark, sallow complexion we see in many South
erners, some of them men Of distinction, is not
all owing TO the effects Of the climate.
In contrast to this injustice to colorod men,
no matter how light the shade, meted out by the
Democracy of Ohio, mark the liberalty and JUS
tice of the enlightened Legislature of the En-
pire State COlored men are allowed to vote in
New York, small property qualification being
required The present House Of Representa-
tives recently adopted Joint Resolutions submit
ting the question OF amending the Constitution,
by striking out the property qualification for
colored voters. The Senate has concured in
the Resolutions, ayes ls, nays ? "a party vote
The Rochester Democrat says 'the question will
be agitated before the people, and we believe the
undemocratic restriction will,bo removed"
In Ohio, the more outrageous the restriction,
the more democratic
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

From list Of patents issued during the
week ending April 9Th, 1859, we take the fol-
lowing
Samuel league, OF Newton, Ohioi for inn
provement in machine for dressing mill stones.
VIM. r. Brown, Of Cleveland, Ohioi for i'm
provement in pumps
IaPelatish Thompson, Of Springfield, Ohio for
improved bedstead
Anthony link, Of Lancaster, . for improve
nent in trace fastening
Albert Warren, of Jefferson, Ohio; for i'm
provemeut in machines for cutting soies for
boots and shoes
Asa G Bin, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for
improvement in metallic piston packing,
b. j. Wiicoxson, Of Milan, Ohio, assignor 10
himself and Isaac Collins Of Huron, Ohio; for
improved ships steering apparatus.
Jacob Creamer and Thomas W. Ricards, OF
London, Ohio; for improvement in mole plow.
A. f. Harding, Of Middletown, Ohio; for i'm
proved ships propelng apparatus
c. O. James, Of Dayton, Ohio; for improves
ment in seeding mashines. Patented Decem-
Der IS, 1857. Additional improvement, dated
April 8, 1859
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
Buffalo Breakwntor.

The Legislature Of New York has passed a
law to authorize the construction of breakwa-
ter along the shore of Lake Erie, within the
bounds of the city of Buffalo, to commence OPP
pOSite the upper end of the Ship Canal and cx-
tend two miles, to the upper end Of the city
The breakwater will be built of piles driven in
two parallel rows, the space being filled with
stone. The cost to be betrayed by tax on the
property, and not to exceed $4,000. The OBJ
ject of the work is to prevent the flooding Of
the Flats.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
cuyuhOga County Teacher. rn.t,w,..

CHAoRlN FAILS, April lIth, 1859.
The Teachers Institute of Cuyahoga Co. O
was called to order by DR.. A. Harlow III,
President being absent.
Prayer was offered by Rev VIM. Hapden -
James H. Vincent was chosen Assistant secra
tary The following committees were then an.
pointed:
To offer all Resolutions .--Messrs. G. G Ma,
r's' J, Hubbell and s. Patrioh.
For ReeePtiOa.--Messrs Hubbell. HarIov
Collins with Mr., A. Allen appointed BY Che
Board OF Education of Chagrin Falls.
10 confer '0'th The proprietors of the Hotel, 10
procure board. Hubbsll and s. K Collin.
Seating COmfaittes-Mr. H. F. Brown and
Miss Hubbel
remarks was then made by different mem.
'er' OF the Convention after which the mset
ng adjourned to half past one O'Clock. p N
A,HARLOW, Pres pro ,em
JAMES II. VINCENT, Asst sec'y.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

rhe Frnit Prnanect..

In the Lake region we are gratifed to learn
from our fruit growers that buds Of all kinds
have passed through the April hard frosts unin-
iured, and that the prospects for bOuntiful crops
Of peaches, cherries, pears apples &C., were
never better. In Central Ohio some complaint
Of injury to early peaches is made, and also
along the Ohio, but the fruit crop generally
promises we'll
AT ST. Louis and vicinity, where the fruit crop
was fine last season, peaches &C. have been al
most entirely cut off this spring. The st. Louis
Republican of the 9Th says the late cold freez-
ing weather has crushed out the peach crop, and
at Alton aud vicinity, famed forfne peaches, the
blight is complete In Southern Missouri the
crop is uninjured Apples, pears, and late cher
ries are uninjured at st. Louis.
Columbus and Cincinnati papers received since
the above was put in type, we are glad to see
report the injury to fruit by the late frosts as
very triiing The Pittsburgh Gazette of the
Ilth states that the frost on Friday night did
very serious damage to the peaches.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

Mr.. W II. Branham formerly merchant Of
this city, arrived home yesterday, direct from
the mines He left here on the 18th of Sep
tember last.
He says that the reports as to the farming
| a. las OSeh an tnrougn the mountains from
'he Arkansas Trail to Cheyenne Pass The
goiI got ON Gerry Creek is float gold, the shot
gold being only found in the mountains AMI ~ :"
very limited quantities as yet Mr.. b. dur s5
himself in one day on Vasques's Fork in com!
pany with Mr.. Brooklield of Nebraska City
| on the Sd of March. IVY
Ahe most that he has known made nv one
man. was by Mr., Barker, at the Old MeyiCon
dlgglngs, three miles above Auraria-tbo C.
Iay ne dug So rs; the second SO, and the third
There has been but little mining done tbo
past winter; the ground being frozen from IL
inches to feet in depth. great many have
worked hard and got nothing and are yerv
r,l trduou us outraged Others very sanguine
i iuose VINO have mined and been successful
nave averaged from SO to So per dav. ybiIe ot
work, The mining tools used NAV be said fo
Oe no tools--no sluices or toms beinp built oT
attempted to be worked VI
mere Is plenty of pine timber in the moun. |
'ainS about the head of Cherry Creek
nir' DLahham further says that ifauy gold is |
iound IN large quantities it will be in the moun.
laI talnS-thGf there IS no gold on Cherrv Cresk
ieorth looking after-and that the sooner tbe
Publle get Cherry Creek odt of their heads tbs
,;a ns al Illustration of how mining operates, he
SseiI US Ine following instance Himself
David Kellogg and II @. Rodgers worLad
hree claims adjoining each other faitbfnIIv fo-
week He made SO 20, KELLOGG made
lo'lhlng' Rodgers go cents and this Is abouta
air sample OF the mines. "'ou'
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

WESTERN WHEAT.-The Chicago Daily Press
states that on Monday of last week there was
exhibited on Change samples of the growing
wheat Of that section of the State of Illinois,
known as Egypt. The stalks were on an aver.
age, about thirty inches in length. The Press
states that all along the Illinois Central Rail
way, from Centralia to Cairo, the wheat looks
splendid, and that twenty or thirty miles back,
the crop was even more promising. A good
breadth of land was sown, and farmers expect
a much heavier yield than last year
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

SHOCKING Casualty AT CHIoAso.-The sch
Ssranac, belonging at st. Joseph, Mich, az
burned at the Chicago dock on Saturday. 1t
was being cauIked and re-ftted, and the tar the
sailors were boiling on board took fire, was
thrown in every direction, envelopsd the vessel
in flames, and fHghtfully burned Richard Rob.
srtson, aged 10. He would have been burned
to death on tbs spot, had not the Mate, James
McElliott, seized the sufferer in his arms and
leaped into the river The noble officer was
himself badly burned about his hands and arms,
but not dangerously. Robertson presented
terrible sight, but may recover
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

The testimony on the part of the prosecution
closed on the fifth day, and the facts of the
shooting of Mr. Key, as shown by the witnes-
ses, did not vary essentially from the account
published at the time of the murder. Mr. But
torworth, who was present at the encounter,
and the friend of sickles, was not examin-
ed
Mr.. Graham, of New York, opened the de-
fence of Mr.. Sickles in speech occupying po-r
tons of Saturday and Monday. The killing of
Key by Sickles was admitted and justified, and
the conclusion of his eloquent effort was a ter
rible invective upon Keys conduct towards
sickles and his wife.
The probabilities are that the character OF
Key previous to the Sickes matter will not be
assailed, or that of Sickles himself Both lived
in too fragile glass houses to engage in throw
ing stones. That the jury will find a verdict Of
not guilty, is clearly indicated by the atmos-
phere of Washington. A despatch of the llth
says
A -t-;i,;,7sy demonstration of faulalA sentiment
came IN body to express their sympathy for
his son, and to say, that if he thought 1t would
be OF any advantage to him, or would give any
comfort to the accused, they would freely pre-
sent themselves, with many more, at the Court
House The person at the head of the depu-
tatlon, was a venerable woman of some three
score years, and she used the strongest expires.
sions of commiseration for the prisoner awe
demand his discharge" she said, "on behalf OF
our sex. Let bin be convicted, and the liber.
tine obtains new license. Let him be vndicat.
ed, and virtue acquires new guarantee"
Mr.. Sickles, Sen, made feeling acknowledg |
ment in reply to the ladies' He said he would |
not take upon himself the responsibility of an
swering their inquiry, but he would make |
known to his unfortunate son, this spontaneous |
act of sympathy by a baDd of noble women, |
and was sure it would be most grateful to his
feelings.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

THE REAL MoAuLEY-Reader will reeollect
that several moths ago a man calling himsef
Robert II. MeAuley, and representing himself 70
be the husband Of Mrs MoAuley of seioto co
and returned Californian, came near palming
himself of as such among the neighbors and 70.
Iatives Of the woman. The wife, however,
stoufly denied the assertions or the identity Of
the impOstsr, and for il for a time received The
eensure Of relatives and friends. The Ports.
mouth Tribune Of The 9th announces she arrival
Of the real MeAuley from California, who was
instantly recognized by the wife.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
Accident in a Catholic church.

New YoRK, April l1.-During the services
of mass at the Catholic Church yesterday, in
Forty second street, the curtain covering por-
tion of the altar took fire from candle The
Church was crowded at the time, and fearful
stampede took place Upwards of thirty per-
sons, mostly women aud children, were tramp
lie under fsot and badly injured, many having
their arms aud legs broken Two of the chill
dren received fatal injuries.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
saspensiOn Of Canal Nnvlgntion.

The Resident Engineer has given notice that
for the purpose of making repairs, the water
will be drawn from the Southern Division of the
Ohio Canal, extending from Lockville to Ports
mouth, and including the Columbus Feeder on
the evening of Saturday, April l6, 1859, to con-
tinue off until Monday, April 20.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

" A Pixies Peaker from this city returned
home last week, with nothing in the way OF
worldly goods but an old rife, which he sue
ceeded in pawniDg for two collars worth OF
provisions. His opinions Of the gold regions
may be inferred from this circumstance. Co
lunlbus Statesman.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
sale Of the Ross County Fugitive Slave


The alleged fugitive slave of Mr.. GEORGE
KIJLeoRE, of Cabell county, Virginia, recent
ly arrested in Ross county, and remanded t.
servitude by U. s. Commissioner BRowN, Of
Ciucinnati-the fugitive who was according to
the Enquirer, in Kentucky within three min
utes after the delivery Of the opinion of the
Commissioner in the case-was sold in Louis.
vile on Friday forsl,l5O The Louisville
Courier says: "He will go to the South, and
exercise himself while in the empire of King
Cotton"
The Courier msnitests great sympathy for
the master. 1t says.
He has been a costly negro to his master. 1t
took S625 to recover him from those who had
stolen him Mr.. Killgore, therefore, only gets
S425 for the negro The expense, amounting
to s625, ought to be paid by the State Of Ohio,
from a specia tax levied upon the lungs of the
freedom shriekers.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

How THIS TIDE RuNs-The Chicago Herald
of the 10th says "three hundred infatuated in
dividuals bound for Pixies Peak passed through
our city yesterday"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
JAHFs H VrorNr, Asst sec'y. ~ ''''

SORGHUM OULTURE.-The number of acres os
land devoted to the cultivation of sormn - =
Museatine county, Iowa, last season, was 100
! Nc number Of gallons of mOlasses produced
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS.
Subjects OF the six Lectures.
TIIlnn-

hunlBGAh Oh thG 6lA AGCLuEeAs
THIRD.
Our Social Relaiiens-The Continuance of the RaoeTo
the Unmarried--who should and who should not Marry
Jealousy, its Causes aud Cure-Beauty and Fashiob-
The Choice Vt Congonial Companions f'r LifeAdqpia-
ton-Courtship and Marriage to both Sexes
FOURTH
intellectual Culture and how
tosecure and Roluu it-How to become good Thinkers
Writers and speskers-The Base OF Success Business,
ETC. An important and useful Lesson to all, and espe
cally to Tourg and women.
FIFTH.
On the Right Government Troiping and Proper Education
OF Childrtn, with Advice to Young Men and Women on
SelfCulture and Personal Development Every parent
teacher and youth should hear it, Lecture to close
with Public Examinations
SIXTH
Perfection OF fchauc,er, the Moral Nature Of Man u-
cludng his Relations to Society aud the Dey-A future
SatePo to control and direct all PropensitiBs
and Passions, and TO resist Tempn,ons-Hnw to acquire
Res ect MORA Prudence aud Chcumsp pecton-The True
OF Scientific Interpretation Of Faith, Hope and Charity
A Lecture Of the highest interest and Importance.
Professional delmeations OF Character with Charts and
full written opinions, and adyic3 touching Health most
Appropriate Ayocalion, sei-lmrrovenent Faults Mar
riage, etc. daily, at tho wcddell House. r..
No study ares with that OF MAN either in magnitude
or in practical utility. It teaches OURSELVES our fel
low-men duties and capabilities Phrenoogy puts
the finger Of Absolute Knowledge on the whole cycle Of
human nterests-matera social Intellectual and moral
every good and its incrsase; every evil and its remedy
Mans morals may 10 improved his suppressed his
virtues developed; and Phrenoogy shows how Should
not, therefore, command your first at'enuoni apreB6
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

In New Haven April 2l, Mr.. ] f. HOYT Of Norwal K
and Miss MARIA LEE, Of Fairfield.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

-, STEAM FIRE ENeINEs.-The Report of the
Chief Engineer of the st. Louis Fire Deno,,.
ment makes some interesting statements in
relation to the operations of steam fire. enoino.
IN 'nat city The expense of the Department
mas been 500 600 for the year-that of the old
system of hand engines was about 100000
But the losses by fire have fallen from & aO9
|oo to S2ll '629-showing saving of over a
nlIhon OF dollars to the property owners and
Ine insurance companies. The comD.n,o.
nave reduced their rates of insuranc. ~.
.0ArlH' and have purchased and presented to
me Department two steam fire engines, at a
,ost OF sI 900. So far as the experience of
st. Louis is concerned, the great superiority of
team fire engines over the old system is do.
isively established 10
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

lt is diheul to fancy awkward stitch than this
This Is called double thread sttchn OF course the
thread which lies coed cuuously the lower side OF
The cloth does net add 70 he strength of the thread which
passes through and holds the cloth together but simply
serves TO lasten the suge thread which take the stitch
MS also Is sing thread stitch. That the Grover anu
BAKER Stitch unraves readily shown by the above cut
But oud be stael that when fastened this stitch is
elastic, and Is To- many purposes valuable stitch Thn
a very complicated cuntrvauce is required to take the
liability to get out OF order
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
Ntru Advertisements.

THE WELL KNOWN HORSE
Il GREEN MOUNTAIN JIM, for the last four years
owned by Iran Packard Son, row owned by the sub
scrber DO found the present season, Fridays and
saturdays Of each week. at the stable Of VIM Jordan u
A. W. RICHARDS co.
Chatham April 1859 -237wG
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

CATHOLIC FUNERAL EeULArIoNs.--Delao.t0.
from the different Catholic Societies in Cincin-
natl have agreed upon plan to be recommend
ed to the Bishop and Catholic Association. c.
the conduct of funerals. They propo,s ,bot
the funeral shall be confined to the proosss;o,,
from the house to the Church, and the oh.o
quies in the Church; that no more than siv cor
rIages shall be permitted for the pall bs,r.r,
ana the Immediate relations of the decsssod.
that all Others attending the funeral shall vail
from the house to the Church, and be dismissed
after the obseques are performed; the ps,,or
having charge of the funeral arranpements 10
give assurance to the Pastor that these rnIo.
have been complied with before the Church
Will be opened for the corpse. Similar reou.
'atlon' have been adopted by the Catholics in
most OF the cities, the object being TO prevent
large gatherings at the cemetery, and lon0 and |
expensive professions, with the consequent nm
''med scenes which frequently follow. The
'egulation is most eommeudable.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that the subscriber has been oppoutd and qualified
as Executor ON the Estate Of John Williamson, deceased
Of Cuyahugl County
aerid9w227 PENDLETON
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
PROPOSED AnENDMENT no THE cor

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CON
STITUTION.
Relative to Amendm 10 the Constitution, providing
for Annual Ses ions Of the Gsneral ASS trnbly
Resolved, BY the General Assembly the State Of Ohio
Tbreeffhs Of the members Of each house concurring
therein that It be aud hereby proposed tu the electors Of
the state TO at the next annual october state election
the approval rejection OF the following amendment
substitute for the st clause of the twenty fifth
On OF the article OF the Constitution Of this state
to wit "All reguar sessions of the General Assembly
shall the fist Nj ondav January annually
WILLIAM b WOODS,
Speaker Of the House Representatives
MARTIN WEIKER,
April 8, 1859. President Of the Senate.
SECRET AIRY OF STATES OFFICER
Columbus o. April Z, 1859
hereby certify that the eguing JOINT Resolution, re
lats 10 an Amendment to the Constitution pro, dng for
Annual sessions Of the General Assembly, Is true copy
from the original roll on file in this Office.
A. p. RUSSELL,
apl3:25ltoct3 Secretary OF State.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

[as.AA GOOD COMFORTABLE AND
it conveneht house, with gus fixtures all complete,
and near the business part Of the city, for rent Ap
pyto +. G. BABBITT,
apl3:Retf l0s Public square.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

A AASO HT.-The Albany Evening Journal
says; ''N'''''
Under its new prospectus the mama ~ a..
Washington Union is TO be CHANGED ~ ..rte St'o
Constitution" This is after the fashion of B'
rates who hoist the flag of the nation tbev ,nsa,
90 Plunder Under its former title, the nsSsr ~.
lo9e It's best TO distract and divide tbe fTn;on
lnS under the latter, we suppose, it will peTvsyt
and assail the Constitution. P'i''h
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
Uo-Partnership Notice,

n eutered INTO a CU-Parluers ip uud-r tho style aSd
Gm of Clark kOckeie fur the purpose conducting
General Produce Commission Business at No 81 River
street, Ceye and, Onio. c. q. 4 C. x r freight
Depol. MAURICE q. CLARK,
JOHN ID. ROCKEFELLER
ilaHf lniilAalch IA -lsll- marled3OdE7E