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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15
NEWS ITEMS.

They are To try again TO elect Member Of
Congress in the Eastern District Of Rhode Is.
land, on the 22d Of this month.
Steamers are advertising in The Cleveland
papers TO carry passengers to Buffalo for 6fty
cents.
The masons aud bricklsyers Of Chicago are
on strike for an advance in wages to ~ a
day.
Abraham Norris, Of ofNewburyport, Mass. has
been sentenced 10 Eve years in the State prison
for biting of voman's nose.
Belden, the man that mrdersd his daughter
at sandlAke, N. Y, has been conveyed to the
luDstic asylum at Syraeuse.
A Boston paper declares that Mr.. Sumner is
to be theOwn out Of his Senatorial honors, aud
that Mr.. HanseOme is TO replace him.
Daniel Pierce, convicted in Hamilton county
for forgery, and sentenced for five years, has
had pardon granted him by Governor Chase.
Gov, Morgan, Of New York, offers reward
of one thousand dollars for the apprehension Of
the murderer ofDeputy Sheriff Morrison.
Preparations for the removal Sf the Canadian
Government to Quebec have commenced. Last
week most Of the members Of the Cabinet went
TO Quebec TO make arrangements for the inten-
ded removal
One Of the London papers says; "Here in
England we used 10 have an established
church, and we have it STILL in name; but ev
cry years legislation is tending to Americans
ize the English religion"
Grant Thornburn. who resides in New Haven
is in the eighty seventh year of his age. 1t will
be sixty five years, on the 18th of June, since
he landed In America, on the wharf at the foot
Of Gouverneur's lane, New York.
A German named "sLephe," at Hudson, N .
Y last week cut his arm while dressing COW
which had died from disease His arm shortly
after became inhamed, and growing gradually
worse, finally resulted In his death on Thurs.
day.
The oharivAri Of Vienna publishes carica.
ture representing Louis Napoleon as the Barber
Figaro shaving Austria. Prussia on One side
holds the towel, and England the soap. Rus'
sia, who has Just been shaved clean, stands
behind, and pointing to England and Prussia,
says, "Help him, genllemen Your turn will
come"
A live alligator recently emerged from the
muddy depths of the Mississippi river and
crawled upon a wharf in New Orleans. Having
taken leisurely survey Of the civilized world
be began slowly TO drag himself up the wharf
toward the le7ee. He was seen and killed by
blows from behind, no one daring to face the
monster. He was ten feet long.
1t is stated that Edwin Forrest, the tragediN
an, at a meeting Of the Grand Lodge Of Free.
masons. at New York. on Tuesday night, pres
septed the Lodge with check of $500, being
the Smount Of the verdict reeSntly awarded him
il the libel case against N. p Willis. The
sum goes towards the Fund for the relief of
widows and orphans Of Freemasons.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

The ExcUasroETsTs ON The RAn.--Ten cars,
well filled with passengers, came up from Gin
cinnati this morning. The exeursionists wer,
met at the Depot by a very large number o
our ciiizens. who were curious to see the laIges
number Of persons ever before starting out on
lengthy r r. excursion. Msnter's Band dis
coursSd delightful music. locomotive. will
eight cars, containing the Dayton sxeursionists
and for the accom- mediation Of guests along th,
line, started out some twenty minutes in Ad
vance Of the Cincinnati train. 1t may well b,
called monster excursion, and will give Chi
cSgo and "intsrmediSts poiDts" some idea of th
Inhabitants Of the great Valleys Of the Ohio.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15
MORE ANON.

DR. ]. Il. RoBIEsoN AND TEE NKw YoRK MER
cURY--A BRILLIkST EsSASKHKNT. immense
Improvement that has exhibited itself, during
the past few yeA,s in weekly literature, has re.
ceived new impetus from the engagement, by
the proprietors Of the New York Mercury, Of
DR.. ]. Il. Robinson, one OF the most populRr
and talented Of American authors. Dr. Rob
insou s best known work, hitherto, Is the cele-
brated " Buck Bison" which first appeared IN
the Mercury. and was received with the great.
est favor 10 eli parts Of the country where real
slsrling literary power and interest are appre
ciated. Subsequently, two others. entitled
"Nick Whites" and "0ne Eyed Saul" aps
peared in another journal, and added still more
lustre to the authors lsursls Arrangements
have now been made by the proprietors Of the
Mercury 10 secure this talented aud brilliant
pen for their columns only, And DR.. Robinson 8
works will appeAr in future, illustrated by the
magic pencil Of Americas first artist-Felix o
O. barley.
The 6rst fruit Of this new enterprise has
just come forth, in the form Of fascinating TO-
nance Of the Northern Trapping Grounds,
bearing the attractive title of "PatbaWay; or,
the Mountain Outlaws" In which the favorile
character Of "Niek Wkilss" is continued, sur
rounded by the "diiiikiliies" and drOllerisS that
have made him famous forever. As the truth.
full dslineAtion Of the wild life Of the bunting
ground Is DR.. RObiHSOn's own chosen depart
meDt Of litsratsre. and one in which he has
held the palm for many years. we may look
forward with much pleasure TO the peTusal Of
Pathway" which has been written con am6Ts
aud is designed bV ita Author to be bis finished
aud interesting work. Ipdeed il will, without
doubt. prove equal to anything Of the same ma.
ture that has ever been published in this ooun.
Try not excepting the rOmanees Of the immor,
tai oOOpsg.
The bFilliansy Of thought. elearnsss Of ex-
pFsSsiOH, imaginative tone. and beauty Of Incl.
dent that are the distinguishing features Of DR.,
RobinSon's writings, render him the favorite Of
, all classes ofTsAdsFs; and although the ptopris
tors Of the Mercury have engaged him for 9
term Of ysSrS, At higher price than has eYsl
before been paid BY newspaper to any Amer
lean rOmAnesF, there iS little question but what
they will have every reason 10 be sminently
satisfied with the arrangement A story by Dr.
Robinson with illustrations BY barley cannot
fail TO crafty the most fastidiOua taste, and
eFspts profound sensation Of interest through.
out the whois reading world and The success
Of Pathway or. the MountA,n Outlaw, =
must Be already regarded As 6zsd fact
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15
City Council.
Orr COUNCIL CuAllBKR,
TUESDAY EvKrISG, June Ia, 1859.


Present - MessTs. Bomberger, Decker,
Boyle, Phillips. Kiersted, More, Gilliland ,Butz
Lutz, Bimm, Thomas and Wigglm.
Minutes Of the last meeting were read and
approved.
The committee reported in favor Of allowing
Plat d Co, Sl7 SO and that the Street Com
missioner report the amount Of extra work 10
council. Adopted.
The committee reported in favor of adopting
Mr., Boyles resolutions in regard 10 repairing
DelGge Engine House.
The committee reported in favor of setting
aside the assessment Of damages caused by the
opening Of Pulaski street and also that the city
engineer be directed To make new assessment
Adopted.
The committee reported in favor Of building
FIRE we'll on Fifth street. Adopted.
The finance committee reported the following
levy for the different city purposes The basis
Of taxation 10 be 50 900 900.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

By Mr.. ButE, That the mouths Of the alleys
fronting on Buckeye and Barnett SITS. be graded
and paved. Adopted.
BY Mr Boyle, That the engineer make an
estimate for putting in proper repair, the eul
vert along the canal from the north side of N ain
street bridge, Adopted.
By Mr.. Phillips, That the FIRE we'll be built
at the corner Of Liberty and Water SITS. Re-
ferred to fire department, committee.
By Mr.. Thomas, That the ERE department
committee contract FIRE wells in the 9Th Ward.
90 the hill. Adopted
BY Mr.. Thomas, That the crossing on Fifth
aud Ann street be repaired. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Thomas, That the owners Of lots No.
375 and 1876 pave and gutter in ten days; il
not done in that time, the trustees to have the
work done and take the property for pay
Adop ied-Hyes II. nays /.
By Mr. LutE, That the Trustees of the Sixth
Ward be authorised 10 bSve High strsst graded
Adopted.
By ML Lul1, That the trustees Of the Sixth
Ward be authorized to have the crossing Of
Bacon and Clinton streets paved and backed
Adopted.
By Mf. Boyle. That the grade committee be
authorised TO establish he grade on Eakel
street. Adopted.
By Mr.. Kiersled. That the stone at the West
end Of Second street be cold and the proceeds
applied 10 the improvement Of the open drain
along the leyee. Laid over one week.
By Mr.. LutE. That tho property owners on
Walnut street, Be notified to pave aud gutter in
from. Of their lots in twenty days. Adopted.
Mr. Pieldiag LOury resigned the office Of
City Clerk. WhersuPOn the following resolution
was offered by Mr.. More;
Where's. Fielding LOury has rendered his
resignation as Clerk Of the Cityi
Resolved. That while we regret the nseessi>
ty Of accepting his resignation and loosing his
services, We take pleasure in expressing our
entire satisfaction with the manner in which he
has discharged hia Office duties. and also most
eheeHuuy testify 70 his gentismsnly conduct
while member Of our body. Adopted.
Blanchard a Blown were permitted To use
the Canal landing a the foot Of An At. Cor the
space Of four Weska.
oOuHell YEA, lplo an slssiion % 81 The W
ssssy seesslsnsaty iAs rsilgsa,lsn x Pl.id.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

BREkK UP TIE VULGAR PRAorroE. Marshal
HsnnGn and policeman Hardin made descent
upon the crowd Of boys and half grown men
who nightly expose themselves 10 nude cOndi
tiOn at the Canal At the JsasnOn street bridge
The party promised to abats the nuisance here
after. One thing they nay depend uPOn--lhAt
the people who reside in the nsighbOrhoOd are
determined that their indecent and outlAndish
practices shall cease. II they cannot be stop
ped In one way, they can be IN SsetAsv--they had
better quit il Peaceably,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

DEoLuED THE OALL.--Ths numerous friends
and admirers Of Rev. F. W. Conrad, the pious
and talented pastor Of the Lutheran church Of
this city, will be glad to learn that this morn.
ing he decided not to accept call rendered
him by the ST. Marks Lutheran Church Of
Philadelphia. He will remain here. where his
lsbOrs have been highly acceptable. and pro.
ductivs Of much good to the Church and sOcie.
ty. This decision affords another evidence Of
the fact that we have men among US who will
sacrifice brilliant expectations to sense Of
duty.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15
Cincinnati Agency.

The Cincinnati Type Foundry Company il
our duly authorised Agent 10 make contracts
aDd receipt for Advertisements subscriptions,
&e., in that city.
To BusTSEss MEH.--The Empire job Rooms
are in completo trim, and We are now prepared
10 do work Of all descriptions in the best style
ofthe art. Gall in and examine our work and
learn our prices.
" To ADvEHrrsxns.--A Advertisements or
Notices for the Empire must be handed into
the Office by ten o'clock on the day they are de-
sired TO be published--ROt later. We cannot
agree toinsert them afterthathour.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

THE "4rE"-Ths papers IL every portion OI
the sIats-in slmOst every portion Of the Union
il we may except abolition precincts, whore thu
OOnstitutiOn is pronounced ia league with the
devil, aud q covenant with hsll--ATs TEEN ing
with notes of preparation for celebrating The
glorious 4th." In every instance, almost, 6r,
works are to be the erOWning glory. Our eiti
zsns seem to have come TO the conclusion thai
the Day can be best observed by--"laying low.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15
E1AOrmo.--"Did you ever notice ihs. spoons

ExAorno--"Did you ever notice that spoou'
sy Of fellow--Blake2"
This question was asked ne the other day by
q very clever, though very exacting, friend.--
The individual alluded 10 was an exceniFic.
precise and fastidious man, who was as par.
ticulM about lis personnel a. be was careless ss
10 what society thought or said Of him. We
simply looked query our friend understood
t.
"Why, did you ever notice how very precise
be is about every thing; so very hxyS His cos
tune always looks as though it had come out
Of band'bo1; and his finger nails are so out
landish long. and he is everlastingly pairing
them and cleaning them with his knife Oh,
l think he's the most detestsble fellow ever
saw"
Our friend was not aware Of the exceeding
illiberality Of his remarks. he svinced an ex-
acting disposition amounting to meanhess. -
Now be is just the opposite Of Blake-hs dres
sss very shAbbily. keeps a dirty, unshorn face.
and "bitss his nails into the quick know !
ing this, he ought to chserfully grant B. the
same right that he elaims--to dress and de-.
mean himself as be pleSses. The fact is, IL
the habits Of both were rp for vote Of socies
ty. we fear our friend ''would not run very we'll
against Blake.
A very exacting man is very unreasonable
one aud 10 most instances, (baring the long
6nger DsiIs,) the very things he condemns are
generslly the result of good taste.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

'PREsENTATroN. I'VE learn that the "OroAk
ers" intend presenting the Cincinnati CONNER
eial with "service of plate" (delD for its sf-
forts in "ssttinK up" the calamity which befoll
the crops by the recent frost The "dslf' will
be intended for service. and will be gotten up
in the best style of Potter y, and the cover to
ths-well, we will call it"plate." just here
will be surmounted with large bull frog cou
chant. The inscription will be simple, brief
patriotic and EXPIRE Esive; go in r.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

pThe Independent Rover Fire Company Of
Springfield has rendered an invitation to the
Oregon aud IndePsndent Fire Companies Of
Dayton to participate with it in Celebrating
the 9TH Of July in Springfield. The News"
of that city says: "They are both 6ne COM
pAnies, and will add much TO the display,
should they accept the invitation" Just sO.--
II the boys go away from home on that day,
they couldn't 20 to q better place.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

uThs Pick Mic excitement is again break
ing out. Ithad only been suppressed BY the
rAiu, and was gathering fresh fuel for the fal
weather. Five panieA started out into the
country this morning. despite the rain .thrsaton.
tug A. the D, 4 N, Road cannot sscommoaAts
oEsuniOsists sOE . fsw days, SsRasEland Falls
~ bees EhauA6sea o. ~ PSassnt,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

D-I is said that after the first AstOr House
meeting, its object was the subject Of cOnveraA
tiou among flew prominent politicians, John
Van Buren being Of the numbss. One Of the
party remarked that he thought the object was
to compel a compromise. or make trade with
the Opposition. The Prince replied; "Ths day
Of compromises is past but We are still com
merciGl people"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

GrAn editor in the northern part Of the STATE
recently toSk eotemporsry 10 task for copying
choice scraps from his editorial columns and
not giving srsda for them. The contemporary
replied by saying he "did not do credit busi
nsssl |" Pretty smooth thief. that. .......
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

THr o4rH.--st Johns Day comes on the Gath
Of this moth. We have not heard Of any
projected celebrations in this vicinity, although
the newspapers at distance are making attrac.
tive announcements Of great times expected in
their several localities.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

u-we he ard Of some strawberries this ~orn-
ing which measured four inches aud half in
circumference. OF course zoe didn't get any cl
'sm. Editors DOM get taste Of any thing Of
that kind from the fact that they are not able
10 buy 'em.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15
Lemons,
MI GoVOPATHY!
DIR. B. PICKERING

TREATS RHEUMATISM, NEURAL
4 giA, Rpilsptie Fits, SpaSms, st. vitus' Dance,
Torpid Liver, Dyspspsial skin Diseases, Ineipient
Consump ptiOn, Throat Affections, CAtsrrh, Perinhed
or Enlarged Limbs, stihsned Joints, Contracted
Muscles, Whiie-swelling, Loss OF Special Senses,
Ulcers, TumoTs, Goitre, Cancer, Strains, FelonH,
Piles, ProlapsuE OF Rectum or Womb, Spinal CurvA-
ture, Ineontlnence OF Urine, etc, etc
Diseases peculiar to Females treated almost uni
extracted from the system by use Of q powerful
GALVANlC BATTERYI
Electric and Electro chemical Baths administered
Electric a. aehinen furnished patients for home
treatment. Electrie Rooms Sd story of Sheeta'
Building, corner OF First and Jefferson streets Day
ton, Ohio.
Consu tAtion free.
N BAH kinds Of Electrical or Medico- Electric
al apparatus furnished on order. iel1-Smd
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

II Tax payers-those who have not settled
with Treasurer Kenney--ars referred particular
ly to "Notics to Taxpayers" in another coll
umn. The time is short. Those who do not
pay up by the Goth Inst. will have to pay the
penalty, and there will be no exceptions made
This penalty will be no triAe. Attend to 1t al
once
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

a1-Thsrs is brt one paper 10 Indiana that
advocates Congressional slave eOds for the
Territories That is the Vsvay News. Ths
Louisville Courier copies this certain sheet as
an expression Of Northern sentiment.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

s. s. CONVENTION Sabbath School Con
vention of the Dayton District, M. Z. Church
met in Wesley Chapel, in this city. at half past
10 O'Clock to-day. The Convention was organ
lied by electing DR.. A. @. Walden, Of Dayton
President; several Vice Presidents were also
announced
John F. Marlay, of Troy; Chas. Parrot, Oi
Dayton, and @. F. Gunckel, Of Middletown
were elected Secretaries.
The hour was sdevOted mainly to organization
and preparation for the business for which ths
meeting was convened, when the Convention
adjourned TO 2 O'Clock, P. M.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15
NEFF HOUSE,
YELLOW SPRINGS, ONO

THIS well.known and Justly celebrated
Hotel will be open for visitors on the 2Oth Of
June. The Travelling Public, IN want OF eomfsTt-
able well ~ well 40 beautiful home for the sum
mer, no better Inducements can be offered. These
celebrated Lrion springs are familiar to the resi-
donts of Ohio ~ Household Words, and my long
experience in the business warrants me in etsting
that u will be one OF the rst Wa ering Places in
the eonntry The table will be supplied at all tlmes
with the delicious well the substRntiAls Of the
season. Any Communication relative 20 rooms, or
terms, (which will be In accordance with the times
win be promptly attended to b. addressing
]. n. NICHOLS,
Jeii-Iod Nsn House, Yellow springs.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

O5- Several of our citizens have signi6sd to
US their intention Of visiting Germantown on
the "4th." That place furnishes the only at
fractions We wOt Of in this neighbOrhOOd. on
that DAy--odd Fellows celebration; dsdicA-
ton Of an o. = Hall, and two balls in the eve.
nin0
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

TThs report circulated last night aud this
morning, thN Lehman (shot at the riot on Mon
day night was dead, is not true. He is very
weak, and is in critical condition, but hopes
are entertained of his recovery.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

9- The Miami and Mad River are on high,
again. No damage Of consequence. however.
is apprehended to the bottom crops. We may
expect e1trG fishing after the food subsidies
the rise having completely stirred up the le-
thargic bass, and freshened the water.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

0-Ths stOriea related about the riot at 5chaf.
fsr's tavern on Monday nightSre very conflicting,
We will get at the facts when the AFFAIR is sx-
amined before the proper tribunal, and we re-
frain from correcting our report Of yesterday
until such time as We can do 90 with certainty.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

Drour exchanges that got of such dolerous
notes about the destruction Of the crops 10 the
West, are SOLDERING of, and consequently get'
ting sensible, They must feel fat. They
talk exceedingly fat.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

RKiIoIOus NOrlcE.--Rev. Il. r. Nye. editor
OF the Star in the Wsst, UHiyersalist paper
in Cincinnati, will preach at the UniverSaliSt
Church Of this city, 81. Clair street, wednes-
day and Thursday evenings Of this week. All
are invited to attend.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

~ 1t will be remembered BY those who take
an interest in the morals Of our city, that Prof.
Gaddis will lecture on Temperance In Huston
Hall Ou tomorrow evening II will be a rich
moral aud intellectual treat. Pass the word 10
your neighbor, who does not take the paper.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

GJ-Street operations were suspended yester
day afternoon for some time during the rain,
Improvident ndividuals--umbrsllales people
were taken at disadvantage.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

urJamss Kelly, Rsq has removed his Tin
shop from Third st., to Marie, st.. in the room
formerly occupied, years agOns, BY Henry
PrantG. then keown a. the 81. Charles. where
he will be glad To see HE old customers and As
naay Ssv eHss - FED disposed TO give hin =
eaii, .f ..f' .t-t.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15
NOTICE.

TNHE Certifers 10 the Farmers Mutual
Il Fire Insurance Company OF Montgomery Co.,
Ohio" will meet at the office OF Geo. W. Houk
ESQ, IN the city Of Dayton, Saturday, the 18th
day Of June, inst. at O'Clock, P. IL, the purpose
OF organizing said Company and e;ecting board OF
nine directors for the same, under the provisions OF
the law of their incorporation. PanetuA attend
Rnee OF every member 10 requested.
HENRY MORSE,
JACOB I. PuGSLEY
ROBT. W. sTEELE
ieII-4td GKo. w. HOUK.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

g5' The New York Tribune ProIssse= to have
discovered 8 secret military organisation called
the"U s. O." the object of which is to take
ouba. II there is such an organization, We
hone IL will suecsod.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

~ There is no truth in the rumor that sli
dell has been appointed Minister to France. il
was one Of the Herald's conSrds, specially tel
egraphed to the Commercial.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

~ The Graud Jury will pass upon the char
ges against iudividuals confined in the County
Jail, and those out on bail, on Monday next.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-06-15

U1- The Turner Entertainment comes off at
Huston Hall. on Saturday night. 1t will be an
excellent affair. ~