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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

WoMEN's RIGHrs.-Dr. A. Bastian, who
has just published book in Bremen on
his visit in 1851 to San Salvador, the cap
ital of Congo, says that the princesses of
the Royal family enjoy remarkable priv
ilegea They may make their selections
of husbands from the mobiles of the realm,
and the happy men have to prepare them
selves for their duties and their honors by
several months solitude. To ensure con-
jugal fidelity-not on the part of the wife,
who enjoys the greatest freedom-but on
the part of the husband, whenever he leaves
the house tomtoms are beaten before him,
and at the sound of them all women must
hasten out of the way. This is the lot Of
the prince consort in Africa.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14
Rev. Mr.. FInney in Prayer.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Com
mercial, who is taking notes of"an explora-
ton the Western Reserve" tells a very
good story of the Rev. Mr.. Fiuney and his
prayers. Any one who has listened to the
colioguial style that Mr.. Finney indulges
in when he addresses the Throne of Grace,
can readily imagine the Commercials anec'
dote to be true to the letter, for we must
say the Reverend gentleman, in his pray
ers, talks to God as if he were a younger
possibly twin, brother; certainly not ar
elder brother, TO say nothing of being Oul
Father in Heaven.
The correspondent of the Commercial
who gets into Oberlin in his prereginations
says:
Prof. Finney, the celebrated reviyalst
and the head and front of The "Prefection'
school of religion, holds forth at his church
in this place, though he is at present alb
sent in Europe. Many anecdotes are told
of the eccentricities of this singular man
On one occasion in the midst of prayer
the Prof. is said to have thus introduced
himself to notice of the Lord Sand here
o Lord is thy servant, Prof. Fiuney, ready
and axions to be used up in thy service
but we pray thee, if consistent with thy
will, let him be used up as economically
as possible" In the same effort, the Prot
thus took off Prof. Morgan; "And here
Lord, is Brother John Morgan: Lord, thor
knowest be has more sense than all of us
but o Lord, he is so lazy" At anothe
time, while in the midst of discourse
Brother Morgan entered the church behint
time, with pair of new boots, which squak
ed horribly as he walked up the aisle
The Professor abruptly stopped in the mid
die of a sentence, turned and cut dow
Brother John Morgan with, Brother Nor
gan, where did you get those boots?"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

~ The New York correspondent OF
the Richmond Enquirer, gives the follow
ing account of Mr.. A. I. Stewart, one of the
merchant princes of New York:
"Born in the neighborhood of Belfast, Of
Scotch Irish parentage, he came to the
United States when quite young, and ear
ly exhibited an aptitude for commercial pur-
suits. In his youth be bad received a
good education, with careful discipline
New Y ork, being an important commercial
city, seemed to be suitable field for the
exercise of his ability. With unremitted
industry and skill in his pursuit, he soon
began to evince symptoms of progress and
prosperity. He early introduced the cash
system in both buying and selling and was
thus enabled to sell at comparatively low
rates, which attracted the best cash Gus
tom of the town. He also banished all
'bantering' and 'Jewing' from his premises.
Once his goods were marked, the laws of
the Medes and Persians were not more
fixed than were his prices. The rule saved
time both TO customers and clerks: be-
cause when the price was announced, moth
ing more was to be said. If they suited,
the goods were taken, and if not they were
left behind His business continued to
prosper, and as he bought and sold almost
exclusively for cash, no revulsiops, bank
suspensions, hard times or good times
seemed to make any material difference in
his business. His house at present, taken
in all its branches of wholesale and retail,
is probably the largest establishment of the
kind in the world. The four-story marble
palace which he occupies for store, with
recent additions, covers an immense plat of
ground extending, on Broadway, from
Chambers TO Reade streets, for over 100
feet. The capital employed in the house
is estimated at $2,OOO,O00, and the annual
sale a. about S7,OOO,O0O. Mr.. Stewards
wealth is estimated at between S7,000,00O
and Sl2, 100000. Mr.. Stewart is mar
ried man but, unfortunately, without chill
dren. His whole time is given up to busl-
ness which requires cool, clear and cal
culatiug head. But he has reduced it to
such complete system that he aflen ap-
pears like man of leisure looking round
his premises. Mr.. Stewart is plain look
ing, well-dressed, butnot 'foppishly dressed
man, always neat, without being "a dandy
about five feet ten inches in hight, of light
saudy-colored hair and whiskers, and medi-
um light quick expressive blue eyes; though
older, looks not over 45 OIL so years ofage.
He is always gentlemanly and agreeable
in his manners, and often distinguished for
great liberalty in his donations. Such a
man is an acquisition and an honor to the
city and county of his adoption"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

NICE CALcULArIoN.-It has been cal
culated that hairs on the tip of dogs
tail of the average length of thirteen inches
(tail not hair) are made to traverse 25,4Ss
miles by the simple act of wagging, during
an ordinarily happy life of nine years two
months and eleven days which is the mean
lifetime of dog.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

ing city fora load of merchandise. Henry
asked for ride. s--. ~
"Jump in" said the farmer. He did so,
and soon the stripes and smarts were for
gotten in the new-formed purpose of his
life. He knew brig was lying to, sever
al miles in the ofiing, and would sail as soon
as the weather would permit.
Arrived at the city, he sougb. the quay,
and before night was on the deck of the
Swallow, bound for the West Indies. His
vessel fell in with the pirates off the Ba-
hana Islands, who liking the looks of the
boy, kept him and trained him to be one
of themselves.
Ten years after, young man of fine ap-
pearanee, with face that denoted indom-
liable will, rather than wiekedness or cruel
ty, was hung with four other pirates on
the Island Of st. Thomas. To the minis
ter who visited him few hours before his
death, he revealed the foregoing facts.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

BosroN, June ia meeting was held
at the China Insurance Companys office
TO-DAY, to take measures for sending pro
visions to the inhabitants of Fayal,
(Azores) who are reported to be in 9 starv-
inc condition. A thousand dollars were
subscribed on the spot and a committee
was appointed to solicit further subscrip-
tions.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

The Ohio Statesman thinks that il the
Democrats practice concession, union and
harmony, they will be victories this fall,
in Ohio. That is good deal like the dar-
key preacher, who told his congregation il
they would all keep sober, work hard and
quit stealing, they would so TO heaven
"But," said he, "breddern, know you
won't fulfill."-Porismouth Tribune.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14
PART SECOND.

"Walter," said Mrs. Graves, II don't see
how l can spare you this morning TO 90
skating"
"Oh, motber?r exclaimed Walter, "don't
say l must not go!"
81 don't want to, Walter, I'm sure; but
you know how many things / have to DO
Saturdays, and no boy to run errands but
YOU" -
Walter looked disappointed for moment
then thought seemed to come, that sent
the brightness flashing over his face, like
the sun upon an April cloud; "Oh! moth
er, know how III fix it, I'll bring in the
wood and water, and finish up all the chores
right quick, and then you will let me gos'
"But, Walter, who will go to The store
and get me some sugar, and new pair OF
shoes for Annie, at Mr.. Cobb's which he
said he would finish to-day at ten o'clock !!
The boy thought again for a moment
"I'll :ell you. l will skate one hour, and
then I'll let some of the boys that have no
skates have mine, and LII run right quick
and get the sugar and shoes, and can get
back by noon. And if you don't want
me anymore, I can skate till four o'clock ;
The widow consented, and Walter, as
we have seen, gave his skates to bis err
ing playmate. The praise of his mother
or of any one else he respected, was very
dear to Walter, and she kissed him and
said: "Well done, Waffle, you're goot
boy. your hour is not quite up YET" it gave
him more JOY than all the skating of th'
| season.
He was wild boy and impetuous, bu1
his mothers kindness had the power to dis
arm all his impetuosity, and to tame biz
wildness into perfect reconciliation to he
will. He grew up an honest, upright man
an honor to his country, and the mother
that trained him, and is now geay-hairee
sire, and his children rise up and call hiu
blessed"
Goodness and harshness droye the on
to desperation; Kindness and patlenc
made of the other a truly good man.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

E "What branch of education do you
have chiefly in your schoolp "a branch
of birch, sir, the master has used almost a
whole tree" ST.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

Ey What is the difference between a
school-master aad an engine-driverf The
one trains the mind, and the other minds
the train.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

w"Dan," said a'little four year old,
"cive me ten cents to buy monkey"
"we've got one monkey in the house
now,r said the older brother.
"Who is it, Danl" said the little fellow.
"You," was the reply.
"Then give me ten cents to buy the mon
key some candy"
His brother ashelled over Immediately.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-14

Ey- 1t is not considered complimentary
to say of an Grafton that il had lone good
point"-you are supposed to refer to the
full stop, or the closing period. i
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-04-16
The Pedigree OF Victoria.

Who is Victoria Victoria is The
daughter Of the Duke OF Kent, who was
the son VI George the Third who was
the grandson of George the Second; whe
was The son of the Princess Sopbia who
was the cousin of Anna; who was the
sister Of William and Mary who were
daughter and son-in law Of James tho
Second; who was the son offs James the
First who was the son Of Mary; who
was the granddaughter Of Margaret;
who was lhe daughter Of. Henry the
Eighth; who was the son OF Henry the
Seventh who was the son Of the. Earl OF
Richmond who was lhe,son of Cslher
rine. widow Of Henry the Fifth; who
W as the son Of Henry the Fourth ; who
was a cousin of Richard the Second ;who
was grand son OF Edward the Third )
who was the son of Edward the Second !;
who was the son OF Henry the Third,
who was son of John who wss'the son
of Henry the Second; who was the son
of Matilda; who was the daughter OF Hen,
rv the FIRST; who was the brother OF
William Rufus (; who was the son OF
W liam tue Conqueier who was the
bastard son of Duke Of Normandy by q
tanners daughter, Of Fslaiso. And This
IS lhe pedigree Of the Queen Of the Isles,
her ascent and descent. We traced ii
with the history in our hands. How i'm
portar, the lesson here taught--~e must
meet at last upon common level. The
best OF us will one day meet on com.
mon spot, and ,ha, spot the grave. which
levels all distinction. And this is the his
tory OF earth; and though, thus far there
haS been series of rapidly changing
events. a constant succession OF new
characters and scenes in the drama OF lie,
| il is still the history Of earth and Of sarih's
inhabitants. atlanta hteikgencer. ifod
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-04-16
For The Register.
THE FISHER BOY. 5000

For lorg and weary hours he sat
Upon the brooklet's grassy side,
Without a coat and minus hat,
Patience personifed.
His naked feet the lmpid waters lave.
And beams Of hope his face doth light,
His cork is Trembling ON the wave,
Al last, al last, he's got a bite.
With JOY he gTins, and his dark eye
With expectation high does burn,
To see his cork that sull did lie
Now uremble, jerk and turn.
With quicker bound his cork did sink,
A irln undaunted stand he took,
And with such force as caused his line TO
kink
He tossed ii up and found-his empty
hook.
Then disappointment with its darkest pail
Like clouds that fit across the sun,
Upon his hopeful besming face did fall.
A 5 in piteous tones he cried mary one,
He bats his hook and throws it in,
.I'll catch you now as I'm sinner
He roughly cried "fOr know kin,
Ifnol now then after dinner"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-04-16
Four Men Hung on one Scaffold.

Friday, the eighth day of April, 1859,
presented scene in Baltimore not soon
10 be forgotten, and one which it is sim
cerely hoped may never be witnessed
again. l--.s-
The first Of these victims, Henry Gam
brill, d youth VI the most prep0ssessing
appearance, only in his 22d year, was
convicted in Baltimore city Criminal
Court, on the 5lh day of November. of
having on the night of the 22d day OF Sep
tember, shot with pistol, police officer
Benton, whilst thai officer was near the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Bidde
ST., in the act of conveying friend OF
Gambriil 10 the station house.
The two other white men who were
principals in the awful tragedy, were Ma
rion Crop aud Peter Corrie-the former
in his % and The latter in his 29th year.
They were both finely formed, intelligent
looking men. Both were the friends and
companions of Henry Gambril. food.
The fourth and last of those who thus
expialed their crimes on The gaIlows, was
the negro John Siephens'alias John Cy-
phus, who was convicted on the Goth day
of October last of The crime of having on
the night of the goth August previous
murdered William King, also negro.
Il Night Wiihout Hope-Thursday
night was one without hope. SOme little
expectation of respite fingered in the
minds of the condemned, perhaps, I'LL
nightfsll, when hope suddenly vanished.
The mother, sister and brother of Peter
Corrie werewith him during the afternoon
and evening until 81 o'clock. The scene
running through this period of time is be-
You'd description. The affections OF
sister were here portrayed in all the genl-
atty and warmth of woman's nature
She cried over him necessarily, with Pc
liodical lamentations as 10 his unhappy
fate and ignominy. The mother, who
had been absent al Annapolis during The
day. arrived al about Z P. NJ, and joined
in The company of her children, around
one Of whom lhe curtain closing his earth
ly career was soon to be drawn. She
wept continually and clung 10 him until
their separation was called for by the late
ness Of the hour. She plead that they
might not take her from her son. In par.
ting, Corrie said, "look before you and
try and meet me in Heaven. | am pre-
pared 10 die. am innocent OF having
shed human blood. Thank God | am
not going TO be executed for numbering
nybody." He slept well during the
night The cell was guarded by the usu-
al attendants.
The father, mother and brother of Hen
ry Gambrill, visited his cell during
Thursday afternoon, and remained until
10 o'clock. P. NJ. The poor father has
shown unusual attachment for his son.
Since the day of his trial he has labored
almost beyond endurance in order to Sc
cure tie aid OF that hand of mercy on
earth which could inierpose in | IL sons
behalf, but he has been disappointed in
all his endeavors. While in the cell lie
clasped his son 10 his breast. and exrlam-
ed what power on esrih can sePerate.
ia'her and SON. Young Gambrill wepi,
and still declared his innocence. He said
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-04-16

Mahon. All were pronounced dead ex.

Mahon. All were pronounced dead ex-
sept Stephens. whose heart was sui
found 10 be beating. The bodies we're
consequently left hanging five minutes
longer, when each was assigned 10 lis coli
fin. rr.r .........
The countenances Of the deceased were
not disfgured in the least. Beyond the
pslor of death we saw nothing in either
indicating the loss of life by hanging.
Their faces were rather pleasant 10 look
upon than otherwise.
Before closing the coffins, the boots OF
Crop and Cyphus were removed. but IN
the cases of Gambrill and Corrie, they
were buried just exactly as when led loF'h
for execution. IL.
Last Letter from Crop.-The follow.
ing letter was sent by Crop yesterday
morning TO his spiritual adviser, the Kew,
b. F. Brooke: a.a.a a
TO my Spiritual .Adviser BY your
kind instructions, have bright hope OF
gong to that land where the parting hand
is never taken, and my dear friends, il
you should ever happen to see any of my
old companions, tell them to mrn to God
for he is a mercilul God, and now fare
well, farewell ill we meet in heaven.
.,.t !.aa .. MARION Crop.
April 9Th, 9 o'clock, A. NJ.
Crops ConfeSsion.-The following is
the confession Of Marion CroP-turnish
ed by his spiritual advisers
"it was me that shot Rigdon but | have
repented of it, ?. ..
The above note was written by Marior
Crop on the morning Of his execution
about 10 minutes before 9 o'clock witt
the request that il be not opened until he
was dead.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-04-16
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I From The Baltimore Clipper # Saturday l.
EXECUTION

OF HENRY GAMBRILL, FOR THE
MURDER OF OFFICER BENTON;
MARION CROP AND PETER
CORRIE, FOR THE MURDER OF
OFFICER RIGDON, AND JOHN
CYPRUS, FOR THE MURDER
OF WILLIAM KING.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-29
Washington Matters.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Gov. Wise, in his
last Richmond speech, broadly intimated that,
when the Virginia military recently marched
by the White House, the President did not
even notice them. AS this remark of the
Governor occasions some comment here, it
may not be amiss to say, that the President at
the time was not at home, and did not know,
until he read the speech, that the troops had
passed the White House. The President is
uniformly marked in his attentions to all visit
ors.
The speech of Mr.. Morris of Illinois, to-day
in part condemnatory of the President and the
administration, was made against the wishes
of Mr.. Douglas and other members of the Hi
nois delegation, who avow their readiness to
promote the harmony of the party.
An analysis Of the vote to-day for Spnaker
shows that Mr.. Sherman retains his relative
strength, lacking four votes of an election. All
the Americans, except two, Mr.. Davis of Ma
ryland, and Mr.. Briggs of New York, voted for
Mr.. Maynard.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-29
LATER FROM EUROPE.
BY THE ARAGO.

New YORK. Dec 25.-The AragO, from
Southampton, Dec. II, arrived this evening.
The Times believes that Lord Woodhouse
will go to Paris as second plenlpotentiary at
the approaching Congress.
Ali the powers united in Congress have now
sent in their adhesion.
The provisional government of Tuscany has
collected the land tax for 1860, amounting to
between six and seven million francs.
Tho African mail steamer from Teneriffe
brings news that Capt. Geo Walker and four
men of the American schooner William had
been landed near Teneritfe by French vessel.
They had been abandoned by their vessel,
which was in charge of the mate, while en-
gagged in obtaining provisions from the French
barque.
The French council of State is preparing
project OF law reducing the custom duties,
more especially on articles OF primary
necessity.
Marshal Random, the Minister of War, has,
it is said, rendered his resignation.
An imperial decree open an extraordinary
credit of l40 900 francs for the expenses of re-
pairing the old residence of Longwood and the
tomb of Napoleon at ST. Helena.
The Canada and Saxonia had arrived out.
Spain and Morocco.
A letter from Malaga to Paris, speaks of
the departure from that port of third Span
ish army corps in thirty steamers These
troops are chiefly infantry, and are supposed
to be intended to assist in the storming of
Tetuan.
According to late dispatches at Paris, the
Spanish forces are unable to take the offensive,
and are constantly attacked by the Moors.
Madrid.-The following dispatches are re-
ceived from camp
Dec 19.-The enemy impetuously attacked
our redoubts, but were energetically rcpulsed
by the garrisons, and they retired to the rally
commanded by this redoubt. The enemy then
came up again, but vera repused with loss
of 800 killed and 1000 wounded. The Spanish
loss was 30 officers, 40 killed and 250 wounded.
The Suez Canal Project.
MarseitLeS.-Letters from ConstantinOple an.
nounce that Mr. Shonvenil had sent a note to
the Porte containing an official demand for a
firman favorable to NJ. de LeSseps' Suez Canal
project. The ambassadors Of Austria, Prussia,
Russia and Sardinia simultaneously supported
that demand according to their instructions.
A council of ministers was then held. Tuad
Pasha confessed that he had formally engaged
to refuse the authorization Of the canal project.
This Grand Vizier declared he would not
recognize such engagements. After a stormy
discussion, the ministers agreed to request the
powers that made the demand to come to
some understanding with England in the
matter.
CoMMERCIAL.-Cotton steady Breadstuffs
dull. Corn markets generally firm Provi
sions dull but steady.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-29

Cotton market unchanged; sales 800 bales, at lie fol-
mid Hing uplards. -
and Western SC better; super State $500 20 62h extra
mon to good cxtra Western s535 40 $50; Southern
changed; sales 400 bbls; mixed 10 good $5W 20 80
fancy and extra $3.50 % $40; Canada. super nominal
800 bbls extra $50 % $50
GRAM Wheat very hrmi sales 800 bus; Kentucky
S50 20 lbj southern rcd VI 49, Corn less plenty and
firm; sales 10000 bush southern white and yellow
~ % S5c old white W % We. Oats drooplng Southern
and Jersey ~ % i3c Northern and Western 44 90 464
PROVISIONS beet unchanged; sales 375 bbs; coun
Try mess 80 O. $50; prime " $50; repaoked Chicago
S5 % $3.50; prime mess eli % 49, Pork nominal sales
3l5 bbs; mess $1,000 % 1928; prime lie2 Lard heavy
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-29

G. o o D s ),
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
We will offer
$4,000 WORTH
r 1 G H l. A @ E S
PARIS EMBR0lDERIES.
At Such Prices as Must Command an In
mediate Sale.
REAL POINT LACE SETS,
REAL VALENCIENNEs COLLARS AND SETS,
REAL INSERTING LACE COLLARS AND SETS.
REAL MEDALLION COLLARS AND SETS.
REAL INSERTING LACE HANDKERCHIEFs, en-
tirely new styles
1900 A-NANNii
LARS, at half the usual price.
Rich Paris Embroidered COLLARS and SETS, at I'M
heard of low prices.
Elegant Embroidered HANDKERCHIEFS,
Rich Embroidered SKIRTS and INFANTS ROBES.
Magnificent ILLUSION CAPS and BERTHAS
Together with choice selection of Real Thread and
French Lace Wells, CoIFFUREs, and BoBs.
Also magnificent selection of
LOW PRICED EMBROIDERIES.
and 81.
1000 Handsome Embroidered Collars at Soc worth 81
100 Handsome Embroidered Collars at 75c worth 81
500 Handsome Embroidered Collars at 81, worth g.
Also elegant Real Valencnnes Laces, in patterns.
Ladies respectfully invited to examine them
ELEGANT HEAD DRESSES,
FANCY NETTED COIFFUREs,
ELEGANT FANCY HAIR PINS,
REAL SHELL COMBS,
PORTE MoNNAIEs,
BAGS, and
LAMP MATS.
Ladies in want of handsome Present for Gentlemen,
will find 500 splendid EMBROIDERED SLIPPERS, fin
ished, and three-quarters finished, at low prices.
And an endless variety of other goods all very appro
pirate for Holiday Presents.
GROSS 81 STRAUSS.
152 Main Street.
n. B.-our RICH BLA OK CROCHET PRINCES
marked down to astonishing low prices, our whole
stock of DRESS TRIMMINGS marked down at cos
price. diff a2I
VENING DRESS GOODS.