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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

OBITCARIEs.-No one SO well as thC
Printer knows the perfect mania for lauda
tory obituaries which prevails in this world
the evidences of which food the sanctum o
the Editor. 1t is one of the most serious an
noyances OF editorial life. Notwthstand
ing the regular alluSion to this kind of con.
trlbutions under our terms, placing them
on the same level with advertising matter,
we have applications enough to publish
them merely for the consolation of the be.
reaved, to occupy if acceeded to, half our pa
per. The opinion is extensively entertain.
ed, that the virtues even of still-born
babe, should not go unsung. This popular
rage brings oft to MUD the famous epitaph,
which closed with these words "She
painted beautifully in water colors, and of
such is the kingdom of heaven" Some of
the Boston reporters have hit upon almost
as touching mode of alIusion to departed
worth. At least two of them have an
nounced the death Of gentleman in Brook
line, and added, che was the owner of the
celebrated horse, Hiram Drew" We shall
expect to see before long such notice as
this "Mr John Smith, the owner of
the celebrated Shanghai rooster Tin. Yang,
departed this life yesterday, leaving behind
him a large circle of mourning friends. -
There is nothing so conS6ling as to be re.
minded of our departed friends titles to
fame.
GERRIT SMITH lNsANE.-The telegraph brings
the intelligence that Gerrit Smith is insane, and
has been taken to the U:ca Asylum.
No rennistion has been made hu Gnu Win
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

FRED DoUatAs on rms HARrER's FsRRY Az.
fAIR--The Rochester Dcmecrat poblishes a
letter IRON Fred. Douglas, dated Canada West,
Oct. IL" in which be says that he is not ac-
quaiOted with CoOk, denies the charge OF the
latter that be promised to be at TIarpers Fer.
ry, and though not denying that he was cog
infant OF the intended Instruction, and express
ing bis admiration Of Browns courage, states
that he prefers to work IN his own Manner
He concludes by remarking that he has no apol.
ogy to make for keeping out Of the way oI
United States officials, although the insurrection
has not hastcued, but ra,ber delayed loug
contemplated visit to England.
Neither southern opinion nor Virginia law
will permit Gov. Wise to pardon john Brown
and his associates, or commute their sentences.
A general hanging appears inevitable, unless
appeals to the higher courts may be prolonged
till the thirst for abolition bloosfis abated aud
then legislative or presidential intervention spare
the gallows such martyrs.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

~ A GARD.
HALL will visit New York and
Boston aud other Eastern cities for the purpose looking
10 the Piano Forte helOdeon and Guitar tfade inyest
eating all improvements claimed BY different
Tor th0as instruments Mr. Hall Win the hrst OF
Ing 70 purchase this M 10 have insrumonl eeiected
leaving ~ -hsy say" out Of the qaeson Mr. Hall de-
ermined 10 know BY actual trial OF Instruments long 10 use
which the best n market lie Aa and be never
oil bay any other Those who wIte wli pleass direct 70
Asht.bula, Oct. Il, 1859
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

Cook, by the news of the 9th was on trial at
Charlestown, surrounded by influential counsel
He plead guilty to all the counts Of the indict-
ment except that charging treason. The de.
murer to that was overruled by the court. The
public feeling against Cook is stronger than
any of the other prisoners. He is regarded as
having been spy for the insurrectionists.-
Strong efforts will be made by Gov. Willard to
save his life.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

BIsHoP ONDERDoNE CONC TO LAw.-BshOp
Onderdonk Of New York, whose appeal for re-
storrtion to his bishopric, failed to be sustained
in the late house of Bishops at Richmond has
now decided to try the matter in a new way,
and will, it is said bring legal ac ton at once
TO recover damages which he alleges having
sustained through the deprivation of bis office
and its annnitcs
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

SHRUP-"DripS. ."-"Drips." PA beau
~ ful clear Syrup the dhppings from Loaf Sugar Any
one willing to pay One dollar and half gallon can 6nd 4
EDW. H. ROBERTS.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

The SAN JUAS AFFAIR-gke Admins
tration dsclaims any instructions to Gen
Harney, to take exclusive or military pos
session Of San Juan Island but, in cast
such steps have been taken, it is not dis
posed to recede from it while it will be
Seady to continue negotiations as to the dis
puted boundary. A letter from Lord Rus
sci presents no demand except to restore
the joint occupation before proceeding fur
ther. This is declined at Washington, but
the correspondence continues amicaby,
aud tho conviction is fully entertained that
Scott's preseHee and investigation will re-
move all points Of embarrassment. The in
formation at Washington, is conclusive that
she Importance of the island has been great
ly exaggerated.
Reward for the Head OF ,. II. GiddIngsI
The "chivalry' Of Virginia have offered re-
ward of $4,000 for the safe delivery the Hon.
Joshua r. Giddings in Richmond, or $4,000 for
the production of his headT
The following advertisement appears iu the
Richmond Whig:
$4,000 REwARD.-JosHUA Il. GIDDIyGs
having openly declared himself Traitor in
lecture at Philadelphia, on the 2Sth of
October and there being no process, strange
to say, by which he can be brought tojust-
ice, l propose to be one Of one hundred to
raise $4,000 for his safe delivery in Rich
mond, or So, 600 for the production of his
head. do Bot regard this proposition, ex-
TyaordiBaTy as it may at first seem, either
unjust or uamereitaI. The law of God and
the Constitution Of his country both con.
demn him to DEATH
For satisfactory reasons / withhold my
name from the public, but it is in the hands
of the Editor of the Richmond Wing. There
will be no difficulty am sure in raising the
$40, 900 upon reasonable prospect of get
ring the said GhddiDgs to this city.
KIrH&oND; Nov. l. 1859.
Where's MATT. JoHXsoN3 Hes the man for
the money; or in the absence of pel[ would un-
dertake the job of running the old chap off,
out Of pure patriotisTg. A Virginia power OF
attorney signedby some Deputy Clerk would be
authority behind which no man could go with
eafetv
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

The official vote Of Ohio is as follows: for gov
ernor, William Denuison Jr., republican, 1884,
SOP; Rufus p. Ranney, democrat, l7l;266 -
The total vote is 355, ,768, which is a gain of
l0,2OS from last year. the republican increase
being 1850. The republican majority on gov
nor is 1926; on commissioner of public works
(highest) l4.s4s; on judge Of the supreme court
lowest) 1893 and 90 the legislative ticket:
2I,526.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

GERRIT SMITH lNsANE.-The telegraph brings
the intelligence that Gerrit Smith is insane, and
has been taken to the U:ca Asylum.
No requistion has been made by Gov Wise
on Gov. Morgan for Gerrit Smith, as has been
asserted
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

Douglas and Forney seem about to part tho
former going back to the pro-savery democra-
cy, and the latter coming on to the republicans.
The Douglas organ at Chicago has lately at
tackled Forney as no democrat and disor gan
izer, and as governed in his political course by
sordid natives
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

EHH INV NIFLh bhkUHER, hs hls political
opponents call him on account Of bis aid in
sending Sharps Rifles to Kansas some three
years ago, has lately been making the .IIarpers
Ferry outbreak the subject Of discourse, and
it may serve to assuage the outraged feelings Of
locofocoism to know, that he denounced all acts
of violence having for' their object the over
throw Of slavery, when confined to its own legi-
innate, or legal limits-under state sovereignty,
and deprecated oil measures tending to excite
enmity and ho'tility between the North and
South
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

Mr.. Seward when last heard from, was at
the Island Of Java in the Mediterranean. He
had beeu to Thebes and the pyramids, aud was
Dbout to start for Jerusalem and Constantine
pie. lie Of course has not heard that he hI S
become a traitor, insuuectionist, murderer and
everal other bad things since he left home.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12

nict from being prolonged q embittered by
the activity of the general government on
the wrong side, to maintain the Union in
tact, and thus to secure the speedy and
peaceful solution Of the only dificulty in the
way Of our national prosperity and progress.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-11-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DICKED UP-Near the residence Of
Il Rev J. ". Giett on Tuesday, the LIST inst,
A Ladies' Shawl and Hood.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

- Even those vhn are ia the enjoyment
d Trr5ert he's ia frequently have need to have re-
,,r.Sr to tApscs IS preyent}ves of diseas@ We are
sver TOO well agn3ogsd azsfnst the assaults Of the
l',s yhet flesh is heir to - Such nyiForstnr thet
~, md ~ HpSFETTkR'S BfTgERS-a medt-
-ns tkst caHnAt he taken regularly without SlVint
ri.as,l ard elasticity 70 She system At this sea
ser. particularly, the stton<eSt man IS not proof
s atnSt the malaria, IN cegtSin sections of the
eaaatry. In sil cases af fever and sSue. the B3r
-Ess more potent than aus amount of GplnIae,
phr'c the most dSneeroGs eases Of bilious fever
weld 20 It's wonderi prope rfieS. Those who nave
f-fd 'Ae medicine viii never another for aay
uf tAe ailments which the EOSTETrFR BirTERs
pr5iesseS to sutsiae. Fn those who have not made
is, exp umeut. we cordially recommend an early
srgltcstI0n ~ the BiTFERs. whenever they are
.r.sten 5S diseases of the digestive ORGANS.
Sid by druggists and dealers generally, every
SteTP
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

INDIAN LEGIsLATUREs.-There are thfee
Indian Legislatures now in session wen OF
Arkansas. The Cherokee Council is sittjhg at
Tahl-gnah, and the annual message OF John
Ross was sent in on the first Monday an Oc-
tober. The Choctaw Legislature iA sitting
near Fort Smith. Their Governor, Walker,
has resigned, and Mr.. Lefliore is elected to
succeed him. The Cbickasaw Legislature is
in session near Fort Washita. ALI these Legis-
States of the Union-organized wiSh execu.
tive, legislative, and Judiciary departhents.-
Each nation runs OF into counties, with A<rep-
resentatiyes in both branches OF the LeglDla-
ture from each county.
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sp acIAL NOTICES
a. Tet She VI hale Afflicted Worid Read
II Z ESrl slONA OF \ LADY AFTEk 5

"A let She II hale Afflicted Worid Read
TIE TE%ft NONA OF 4 LADY AFTER 81
YEARS OF. SUFFERING.
NoRTnAMPToN CoCNTy, April 18th.
N.sSYS. Isley 4 A3afy
Thave beeu addicted with Rheumatism, At tunes,
frsf, ms twelfth yeSr-~E viii he fifty wears ot a2e
,c lStM M tniS rGoslta Tire attaeks were, at times
y4T!,us remedies to very itttte erect. last oete,
80, MAS attacked Ia lny shoulders sides, bsC and
- con a aos sast dns NJ nt&kt could nos
~ w any N4lt of Iat body without NinE WITH pam:
&, fhIs ite a4Sn trled many remedies, intei il'a
trF external ~3thcat rCce3clng any rello. vas
~ }q.i sGgl.ed totyy AAMPFoNS Nf'b I 4 si.s
yl\TTI-kE. heto1e ! had tSkSn one bottle oi
y b,eh. felf nlich better, Had as continued tan,
81, +, felt SfrSuath CnUl0S into ast PACK aN9
i.tihs and N, stomach Strengthened ana revived
e,1>-r NAV have taken hVe hotties and am fbuca
isTirY tnsn ever expected !" he. intend g use
n y Ee0eve, need u. ard would yec"nnieHd IL to
the afflicted hsi'evin2 II e tH une&esEnfn' n ,.,,
Neufs, ki'T hhNFh "a" "A'-'-'
Af.ssr.. S5ngtipse- & agatesfas- -.
Cent Mrs Elizabeth GfEwe3i rs l7dN 81 tae
H. fe<t reSpeetAb3iirs- wcaths and }n.GNHt;ai- the
-.,- y hry casc speaks volumes IN favor oi th'S
wonderful TwcTHfe. Several other VERSIONS We
Save heard o: have derived rcai ieunti ic"m rs
l, and have ds;lY apXS6ns .msurerS to Know y hen
Ne 81 II receive another sarply, We expect laJse
,-aS ,,i trNTa ths yYeseist demand Snd want zen
to send ,SnN rs scoa as possible.
YaurS. TYI FR & AptGR.
RF5f l9ih. Northampton county, Va.
"a Call ar3 eet Pamphlets and see cures.
sd ~ pl RCEl.L. LAnp Il CO. Richmond
ss IT, COOKE, FredeTi hs ail the DRUG
g.st~ IN petersbarsi by MORTIMER & NOW
BRAY. Rsiumove:' and by DRUGGISTS and Shop
Asrpefs ever. where, 81 per hottie SIX battles,
S. oc Si-dScwts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

JURY VOTING THANKS TO THE LAWYERS.
A couple of Boston lawyers went down 10
Belfast, Me-, says the Portland Advertiser, TO
try a case during the late term of the Supreme
Court, and the members of the jury were so
impressed with their eloquence that they held
a naseting and passed resolution thanking
them for the able manner In which they had
presented the case, and the sound law dis
nIayad
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

ESCAPE OF CoNvICT.-A man named
Champe, convicted OF rape in Fayette County
Court, KY, and sentenced to the penitentiary
for Is years, made his escape from the Jail in
Lexington, several days since Champe. 1t
will be recollected, made an outrageous assault
and we'll off woman, who had previously re-
jected his pertinacious advances. The act was
committed within her own dwelling, aud ex-
cited great indignation and sympathy for the
lady, who was still in mourning for her de-
ceased husband.
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sA-T The sEea, virginia Remedy, and no

HrNBUG-PkTfRS INFAbLIBLE REMEDY
FOR G0NCRRHEA, AND ALL SECRET Dis
Eases THIS great american remedy, contain
ing Mercurial BaisamIc properties, excels
every thing heretofore offered the public in its Gu
rative, restorative, and renovatIng powers; and
the medical world are astonlshsd when told tnat
confounded when they have ocular demonstra-
tons OF the facts But the proprietor, who has
known of the remedy for twenty odd years. has
known of case of twenty years standing To he
restored to perfect health, and all other eases of
shorter duration to be restored without single
exception, and therefore challenges any case of
Gonorrhdea which the remedy will not cure pro-
vided the directions carried out with prudence
en the part of the patient; and any one purchasing
hail dozen bottles and using accordingly, in has
or her case. he guarantees perfect cure; and in
ease of failure, will furnish additional medicine,
free of charge, 10 complete the cure, through his
agents; and cure will be effected without incen-
yenIence to the patient. Sold by
APPERS0N i DUPpY, Druggists,
Agents for the city of Richmond,
su5-6m- No 2Ul Broad street.
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"Doctoy' HayriS.-This black disciple of Es-
culapins again made his bow to the Mayor
yesterday. His master was required TO pay
fine for the unlawful proceedings of the Doc
tor heretofore; solemn warning was II en-
with respect TO the course of his conduct
hereafter, and the case ended. If Moses Harris
obeys the Mayors injnnctions. We shall have
one doctor the less in Richmond, anyhow. Bat
Moses is a second Eiihu Burrii; he studied
medicine while pursuing the substantial pro-
fession of blacksmith-and would doubtless
sooner extract his own teeth than relinqIish
his fayorite and lucrative calling.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

EXODUS OF FREE LoyKRs.--A society Of
s.free lovers" in San Francisco, has pur-
chased $1,000 acres of arabic land in San Sal
yador, Central America, for S6,25p, and about
twenty of them, headed by a DIR. Tyler, left
that city OH the 9th ult. for their new homes.
One of the company sold an estate worth S40,-
Zoo, before leaving, and threw the money into
the general fund of the society.
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xA- To Tobacco Manufaeturers.--we

q To Tobacco VI n n u a c Il e 5. we
hgye made arrangements with Messrs. Nusser i
Co.eman to make and sell their p ATEN L ToBAC
co PRESSES. with movable RETAINING PRES
SIS. and are now pTepaf ed 20 make them at short
notice. We call the attention OF all manufacturers
of ftabacco To them. We claim Tor these machines
LIST. Labor SAVING.
I'd The work is done better.
81 The small space they occupy.
4th. The immense saving OF money In the outlay
for machinery.
: nill Of tobacco is set by of these machines
in from three to hve minutes, and rolled oil In the
Fe'ainar to side track. and allowed to sta1d as
long as the manager wishes. II enou h OF the re-
1aiuers are procured, the tobacco can stand for
hours in the mills.
We re fer to Messrs. Palmer & Allison. A. Dill,
l.. Lotsier. J. b. Roykter K Co, Tnrpn Tar
broush. E1TF NIGER x EDMOND.
Manufacturers of Portable and Stationary En- lines
and Saw Mills. Cary ST. Richmond. &C l3-lmf
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LOLA MoNTEZ.-Lola Montez is residing in
Brooklyn, N. Y, with some friends who have
stood by her in all her yicissiiudes. She is
heart, and those that know her best assert
that, recently, she has lived the life of de-
voted and sincere Christian. Since her mar
riage with Lieut.. Heald. of England, she has
CLAIMED his name, and always used 1t in busi-
ness transactions. Heaid enjoined in his will
that his executor should pay her an annuity
of f5U0 as long she lived
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

Conquered Frederic Meyer, after long
combat. knocked under 10 the superior Prov
ess of King Alchy, last Wednesday night and
dropped uietIy down upon market bench,
where he would doubtless have rerished had
not a kind hearted waichman taken him into
the station house. Yesterday he was unable
to leave his cell and the Mayor had no oppor-
tunity TO dispose of his case or his carease.--
Meyer Is homeless aud hopeless inebriate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

The Dalton North Georgia Times gives q
description OF the ceremony attending tho
"breaking ground In that place, on the 2tth
road.
MT. j. z. Thrashers dwelling-house 1T
Great Colapan, Va, was destroyed BY ne on
Tuesday night ist inst, with Al hts tuynitune,
cloths &c, loss ~ y5taf no tnsuynnce. ouppose6
~ have been set on hre.
A commAuder ID the British navy Aas ~
centfy been on Yistt 10 thts eonntfy 70 oAl.
lect tnfoFmaiten - rp1erenes - CIR nayy-
yards. Ss x
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au Sim
a Kiduev and Bladder CompIaints.-Th,

A.kidney and Bladder COmpia ints. The
pewest and most important discovery for Kidney,
Bladder Con piants, Urinar. DISTINCTIONS, l.eucor
rhaa or Whites, Sexual Weaknesses, Physical
Prostration and Debility Of either sex, is HARTS-
HURNE'S BCCHU COMPOUND.
Persons who have been unable to walk, have soon
heen relieved by this powerful COMPOUND. IL is
prepared by Chemist. and is pronounced by medi-
sal men and those who have used 1T, to be tue best
RUcHC COMPOUND in the world. Large bottles
81 small bottles 80 cents. A fresh supply Just re-
ceived by FISHER & WINSTON, Druggists,
lie I4-l2m Main street, Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

Mechanics Lasfifuts.-We take pleasure In
announcing that N. A. Sturdiyant, Esq, viii
deliver an address at the Institute to-night.--
Mr.. >. has happy faculty of engaging the at
tention OF an audience, aud we can safely aa-
ticipate pleasing speech " from him on this
occasion
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

Aeeident-Yesterday afternoon, between 4
and 5 O'Clock, negro man named Edtaond,
the property Of Mr.. John Priddy, fell from
scaffolding to the cellar of the demolished
building near the corner of Main and 18th
streets. and broke one Of the small bones Of his
r iob auElA
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BROWN ON WOoL-The Cleveland Herald,
speaking of Capt John Browns wool opera

were undertaken by a large audience at Shi-
loah Presbyterian Church last evening. Revs.
Mr.. Wilson, Mr. Garret, Prime aud other
ministers took part. The Rev, j. Sella Mar
tin lectured on "Nat. Turner, the Virginia
Hero. . at the same place. Wendell Phillips, the
notorious Boston aboiitionist, iectnred at
Brooklyn, la Bpecher's church, lasteyening, his
subject being aLessons for the Hour" His
address from beginning to end was q glowing
eulo9y on Old Brown, fully lustifying his
course in Kansas and at Harpers Ferry.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

FROM THE LAKES TO THE GULF.--The
schooner Fame, Capt. Russell, cleared from
Chicago, 25th October, for New Orleans, via
the Illinois and Michigan Canal, win cargo
of fish and evergreen trees. She is to be en- :
gagged in the fishing trade in the q Gulf of Mexi-
co. This is the second vessel of the kind ever
cleared from Chicago for New Orleans by the
same route.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

Ihanksgiring-It is the ustom of the Epis-
copal denomination throughout the United
States to observe the first Thursday In No.
vember as day of Than giving for the fruits
of the earth and all the blessings of the Al
mighty, unless some other day is especially
appointed for the purpose by State authorities.
Accordingly, divine service was held yester-
day at St. Pauls Church in this city. Morn
ing prayers We're read by ciergymen of the va
rious Episcopal congregations, a thanksgiving
hymn was beautifully sung, and an appropri-
ate discourse delivered by the Rev. Dir. Min
nigerode. There was large attendance, and
the services throughout were deeply impress
al
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

LARGE BEouEsT TO THE DEMoCRAr1C PAR
TY.-Lemuel Showeil, the veal thiest man in
Worcester county, Maryland, and a Whig,
died on the 4th inst. On his dea th-bed, we
understand, he called his relatives around
him, and told them he had wilied them a very
large property; but from recent observations
he had become satisfied it would be of little
value to them, unless the Democratic party is
successful. His dying request was that all
his family and relatives should hereafter act
with the Democratic party, which they prom
ised to do. The Showeil family numbers near
a hundred in Worces ter county
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-11-04

SHOCKING CASE OF BURNIN9.-A very dis
tressing case occurred in Hopewell township,
on Saturday evening week, at the house of Mr..
Joshua Blackwell. 1t appears that young
couple, whose names we did not learn, were
sitting together by warm stove. They both
fell asleep, and while asleep the young lady 8
dress took fire. As soon they awoke the
young man made every exertien to extinguish
the fire, but without success. The young girl
rushed to The door enveloped in 8 sheet of
fame, to the room of Mr.. Blackwell, and came
very near setting fire to the bed clothing. She
then ran OUT but wherever she ran
the hames continued to burn, until the
clothing was all consumed. She lived
only few hours afterwards. The young
man was seriously damaged, and will proba-
bly, be crippled in the hands for life The par.
| ties were engaged to be married, and the lady
| had been to Trenton on the day of this sad
affair, and had purchased some articles for the
intended wedding.-Irenton tN. J.1 American
| ID inst.
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OPBRATIc INCIDENTAL Madrid, recently,
Mario and Grisi, while Staging in opera, were
Kissed from the stage, and the lady was COM
plimented by shower Of potatoes from the
gallery. She burst into tears and left the
stage, and Mario, who attempted TO brave the
storm, followed her shortly after. No cause il
given for this extraordinary scene.