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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

Col JOIN JOHNSON, of Cincinnati,
has been member of the Masonic Or.
der, in good standing, for sixty-6ye
years. He is now in bis eighty-sixth
year, end is attached to Mcmillan
Lodge. No. l4l, Ohio. He is probs-
bly, the oldest Free Mason in the IN
tied States. He sat 10 the Lodge
presided over by George Washington
more than forty years.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

IL HAVANA and suburbs, OF this
time, shere are between thirty -eight
and thirty mine thousand free negroes,
thirty.seven thousand slaves, and nine
ty-two thousand to ninety-three thous-
and white persons; all told, nearly one
hundred and sixty-nine thousand.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

HICKS, the pirate, who was ex-
ecuted ct New York. is said to
haye made q confession, in which be
gives ful details Of bis participation
IN nearly one hundred murders on the
Pacific coast, Mexico, California, and
South America. he il said 10 have
been 10 the Mexican war. In the Afri-
can slave trade, IL the robbery Of
Mexican specie conductors. 6zc.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

II was conddantly expected that
Lady F'ranklin would have been a.
moag the passengers b. the Adriatie,
bet from sdyices receiTad she was
obliged to defer Ter visit to the Uni
ted States until the next trip Of that
steamer.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
John 4. Knfter

EoRMERLY Of the Grm ofGambIe Z KuttsE.
IL hereby informs the public THAI hs Is doing
business on his own strength. Al kinds Of
Plain and Ornamental Painting Lettering, Cid
Ing and everything else pertaining to t6s bust
nsss viii be executed as yell, rot better. than
can be dons By any oae. in town.
HOUSES AND SIGNS painted as ordered,
and # desired, according to the aost striking
designs. Orders from tie country OF erders 20
attend to business IN the country attended to
Punctaaly. Wall Pspering and Glazing being
part Of the business, will receive immediate at.
tention. Work superintended By myself and
not left for boys TO dsub, consequently it VIII
be well done.
July 4, 1880. q.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

IN TIE year is4s Boston did, not
have Q single lawyer. One Thomas
LechSord came over in that year With
the intention of prscticing law, but
failed. The time for tolersting Law.
years. says Drake, had not yet arrived.
The governor and magistrates thought
themselves competent to decide ell
matters Of differences between man
aud man.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

CoMAoDoaE Stockton end family.
sre at Rome, on q visit to bis son, the
minister resident at the Papal Court.
Mrs. Stockton has recently presented
her husband with another heir, who
ia said, not without truth, 60 be the
oohlsat Roman Of them ell.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

Thrown A GREAT DISTANCE. "A
stone weighing four. or Eve pounds
was thrown across the Lehigh and in
to Third Street. above Lehigh Street,
this morning, by blast in the Cut
near the Lehigh Valley Depot. The
stone fell 10 the street, from which j.
bounced into the butcher shop Of Mr..
John shipe. The shop was full Of Gus
toners, but fortunately no one waa iu-
iured. --Eastoa Cypress.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

Orr TIE TRACK The freight train
from New York on the New Jersey
Central Railroad, early this morning
rap over q cow, we learn aud was
thrown from track. We hare heard
Of no person being hurt.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

NEWARK, n. j., July l2-The
Franklin shawl and table cover mill
was destroyed by FIRE this morning.
The mill was owned by John Durham,
aud was very extensive. The loss
amounted to 100000, on which there
is partial insurance.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

more bresthless to think Of afterwards,
than to see done. He done l. with
50 much apparent ease and certainty
that it was lie seeing q bird fly. or o
spider walking the ceiiing--nos to be
wondered at for that kiId ofcfeatare.
I am inclined to thlps IT, would be
more startling, better enabhtg one to
imagine himself 10 the performers
place, il be we're to do 1t IN comnoO
clothes.
!. Looking scarca larger than bat.
teray, IS be reached The dpAsits shore
Bloadn remained fifteen 6s tssatt'
minutes ont of sight. and shen the
pistol was Cred to announce bis re.
turn. He came quietly on to the
centre, where be stopped to lie down
at full length on tbe rope, aud execute
various possures and gymnastics and
between this and his reaching onr
shore again. be made sstsrd psetsn.
ded trips, as ifioeiog his balance the
screams Of tie affrighted ladies st
this, vesy comicslly varying the tame
which was being e8deagoFed By the
band As he came up she slant Of the
rope again, 7 saw shas bis bps were
tightly drawn together, and bis faa.
sures were rigidlg set, with the mental
ezertioD, and it wss On expression Of
face that would be worth p8intiag as
type OF determined win Through
all the .sDSicty Of q spectators sas-
peBse, I could pot help aduiring Che
little man exceedingly, and I was
the FIRST to give hiQ, q hand when be
stepped on the cHH. 1t was @ cold,
clamms grip thst be gave me in re.
turn, and his Gagsss felt icy and vet.
Everybody who could reach hin gave
him shake Of the hand on his way
to the ehsnty. and The enthusiasm for
him seemed universal. And thus en-
ded the show Of human life pat fear
fully in peril
Ar. Blondin, was afterwards told,
has o wife and several children, and
resides at Niagara, having adopted it
as his theatre Of performance. His
professional proats amoant 60 ten
thousand dollars per year.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

A YOUNG alligator. measuring two
feet nine and q half inches ia length,
and weighing eighteen pounds, was
caught By two lads in Passsic river,
. day or two ago, near the Jersey
Railroad bridge. He was lying near
the shore on the opposite side, and
was decidedly opposed to. being cap
tuged. This ia the 6gst visitor of the
kind chat has ever been discovered in
the river.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

A new programme IS NOW On foot
among the Mormons. It is proposed
that they ahall eaigrate to ono Of the
East India islands. and reliable infor-
nation Ia said to have been received
that they will do so.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

Saw TWO SUNSETS IN ONE DAF-A
GLoaIoUe SIGHT. lone of the finest
sights Professor Steiner, tho eeronaut
says, that he ever saw, wss the view
be had of two, sunsets, while on his
balloon trip to Milwaukee, on the eth
instant. BE was at a certain altitude
the 6rst time, when be saw the sun go
down upon lake Lake Michigan, aud
then decended to The waters of the
lake. Afterwards be commences ris.
ing very rapidly, ana Soon reached such
On altitude that tho Gerry orb again be-
gan TO rise, apparently, fssD the wss-
tern waters, cpd ere long be vss osce
more in fnn sunlight. Theu IS be de-
eeuded agsin tie sun sank be-
meath the waters q second time
thus afording two sunset views 10
8 single day. The professor says
as the sun appeared TO rise the second
time, it wss one Of the finest visions
he ever witnessed. and the spectacle
was one Of the most magnificent des.
criptiou.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

THERE is estimated to be running
upon the railway 10 The United States
not less than 5000 passenger cars, and
some $4,000 freight cars; under the
whole Of which some $4,000 wheels
are running.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

A Texas paper says Of General
Sam Houston, that he looks in feeble
health, and the wreck of what IVES q
fen years ago 8igor and strengtb.--s
He nowgoes upons crutch, because
oflameness 10 one Of bis ankles. che
eject of a wound received st San Iae
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

THEE viii be trotting match on
Thursday. ct Point Bresse Park, be-
tween Flora Temple and Patchen.
We hope this affair win not be charac.
terised by the disgraeeful scenes which
took place as the Last trot Ia Suaolk
Park.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

TIE Guthrie County { Iows) Coar-
ier Of June eth, says disease resem-
bling p!euro.pueumonia has broken ont
among the cattle Of that country,
aud that several had already died.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

TIE Governor Of the State Of his.
sissiPpi, Is q private ip volunteer
military conpsBy II Jackson, and
drills regularly and punctually 10 the
ranks.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

TIE old log school house in Win
chester. ILL.,, in which Judge Douglas
taught school about thirty years ago,
is about to be adopted as political
emblem.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

AMONG the passengers by the Per.
sia were Charlotte Cushman, the ac-
tress, Cruiksbank, the artist, andiWil-
liam Vincent Wallace, the compoa-
ar
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

a UNION has been Effected, Ia Can.
edo, between the Reformed and Uni
ted Presbyterians; the former with
la ministers and 1873 churches the
latter NTH Sc ministers aud ll9 churh.
az
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

THE Pope of Rome is said to be
very poor, and contributions in bis
behalf are being taken In the various
churches of the denomination in Amer
les.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

THE VISIT OF TIE ParscR OF
WALEs Interesting correspondence
betreen President Bucharan and
Queen Tietoria, Washington, July
II, 1seO.-The following Is the cor.
Fespondence between che President end
Queen Victoria, relative to tho visit Of
the Prince Of Wales:-
Letter from the President to the
Queen.
To Her Majesty Queen vetosis:--~
have learned from the pnbiic jour
nails that the Prince Of Wales is about
to visit your Magesty's North An egi-
can dorninions. Should it be the In
tention Of his Royal HIghuess to ex-
tend his visit to tbs United States, I
need not say bow happy ! should be
TO give him q cordial welcome to
Washington.
You may be well assured that every
where in this country he win be greet.
ed in such 8 manner as cannot fail to
prove gratifying 70 your Majesty. In
this they win manifest their deep sense
Of your domestic virtues, as web as
their convictions Of your merits as q
wise patriot end constitutional sover.
eign. Your Majes.y's most obediept
servant.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
THERE ia . u

THBRE is young woman living in
A6tead, N. H., who weighs over 100
pounds. and It takes twenty yards Of
calico for dress.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

SOMEBODY fond of etatistics COM
pntes the number of lost children in
the United States during one year. to
be not less than 100000.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
TRY JOHN KOoNs'
Liquid Washing Blue |!
For LafsndYr AID F1sst'll, a.

TT 41lEEl7I-I7 t-Fsel I-,7Efsg ~.
NNHIS article has bean pronounced By par
sons who have used it for the last two or
three years, as far superior to indigo, as it
saves time and labor, and gives that blue tint to
linen, muslin, &C., and removes the yellow
tinge which it would otherwise retain after
washing. War. nted not to iuiure the most
delicste fabric
Manufactured and sold, by
JOHN KOoNs,
June 20 1860. Lambsrtglle, NJ.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18


THz Tribune says The Hon.
Daniel 6. sictles i now at bis real.
deree on the BlQomingdale road 10
this city, kept at home We believe BY
the LII health Of Mrs Sickles. he has
not yet declared himself on the Presi-
Dental question, but bis antecedenss,
and bis intimacy with Mr.. Buchanan,
indicate that his vote and bis influence
will be given to Breckenridge and
Lane. 1t is also uncertain whether
he viii again contest, the Third Con.
ggessioaal District.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

TIE census Of Honesdale, Pa |,
shows q population of 2,506 against
s,s6s in 1850. being an increase Of
only 243 in ten years. d4
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

DEATH or a Norm CLIFTON. -On
Wednesday morning last, says the
Baltimore American Of July 9Th, 8
.colored man named Thomas Thomas,
known in the eastern section Of the
city as eating Tom. died al bis house
on Fip'penny bit alley. near Eden,
north Of Baltimore street. He had
partaken the previous evening Of @
large quantity Of cucnmbers, and on
rising early on Wednesday morning.
drank imnederately Of ice gatef. In
consequence. be was seized with violent
peihs fron collie, aud notwithstanding
the efforts Of DR.. Healey. expired in
two hours. He YES 10. the 88th year
Of his age, having been bora 10 l772,
four years before the Declaration Of
Independence. In, his early life be
wes engaged as ste7edore, contiuu-
ing that occupations antil his advanced
age compelled him to quit it. He has
been known to eat a moderate sized
ham with vegetables, SC 10 proper.
ton, at one meal. @Sis large leaves
of bread, With moro than a quass 81
s.
coffee OF tea, would scarcely suffice for
his breakfast or supper. A coed aized
goose or turkey wonid disappear from
sight IN sheFt space Of time. His
daughter wohla prepare plum spud-
ding at stated periods and cook 1t in
bashei bag. Tbis would serve him
aud two others as n desert. 4, RuFn-
Der ofinstsnces wherein bis soraeions
appetite has been tested have occurred.
at other times he would be coatent
With more moderate share of edibtes.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

TIE number Of sea- going vesaels in
the world are about eighty-dye thous-
aud, Of which two-thirds belong to
England and the United States.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
JAMES BUCHANAN.
WAsaIaeToa, June 4, 1850.
qsS QUEENS gsp1Y.

-
BucErNcHAg PALACE, June 80, 1850.
My Coop FBI1Np:-l have been
much grati8ed ct the feelings which
prompted you 20 write to me, inviting
the Prince OF Wales to come to Wash.
ington. He intends to return from
Csnsds through the Unised States,
and It will give him great pleasure to
have an opportunity Of sest;fyipg to
you in person that these feelings ere
fully reciprocstsd by him He will
thus be able, ct the same time, to mark
the respect which he enteEtaiDs Tor the
Chief Magistrate Of Q great and friend
" State and kindred nation.
The Prince Of Wales win drop all
royal state on leaving my dominions,
and travel nDder the name of Lord
Renfrew, as be- has done when travel.
ling on the Continent Of Europe
The Prince CoRsort wishes to be
kindly remembered to yen. ! remain
ever, your good friend. 81
go VICTORIA II.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
H0! Ye Merchants Il!

s. G. NORMAN or STOCKTON.
"OQLD have ys know that hs haa Iittls
w OF tue BEST, and a little Of t6s LAR.
GEST stock Of VINEGAR on hand at his Store.
house Ia Stockton, than any other party ia tie
State. Also, Tobacco and Cigars, Nsson's
Blackning, Everybody knows that is the best
boot polish in use,) and McGuiagls Daily's
Matches, Sure pop every timei. a liberal Dis.
count given on largo sales. Al orders address
ed to samuel Q Woman, SteeEton. n. J., viii
rsesiye Immediate attention.
July 4, 1850. If
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

TEE degree Of Doctor Of Divinity
has bseu conferred upon Rev. Levi Fl.
Christian, Pastor Of the North Pres.
bytsrian Church, by Princeton College.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

Paul MoRPHY, after passing Q fow
weeks in New York, win take his final
departure for Paris, which he intends
to make bis permanent home.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

Tar population Of Baltimore. It Is
believed viii run up to 800, 600, uneer
the new census.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
Dissolution Of Partnership.

TSHE Partnership heretofore existing between
l. Ellis Gamble and John A. EutseT, trading
under the firm Of Gamble s Kutter, is this day
dissolved By mutual consent. The subscribers
intend to carry ca the painting business ssps-
ratsly.
JulY4
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

TRENTON, n. j., June l8---Large
and enthusiastic meetings Of the Dou-
glas Democracy were held 10 the Third
aud Fourth wards Of this city this eve-
ming, to appoint delegates tothe State
Convention.
Resolutions seVa adopted strongly
denoGncing eny union With the Breek-
enridge wing, and instructing the del,
egates appointed TO vote for no man
for elector who viii not 'dnquaiidedly
and in good faith sustain the nomina-
tions Of Douglas and Johnson.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

CHICAGO, by arecent csnsns, has q
population Of 10000. Il has lncreas.
ed rapidly within three years. =
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

Tan population Of Texas Is now 90.
tinatsd At 56O, 900 including 10000
slavss. ss4a . II,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
JUST PUBLISHED!
The Home Book Of Health,
and Medicine.

A FAMILY DOCTOR embracing the laws and
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Laws and Diseases Of the Skin, Bathing, Cloth
ing, Temperature, Food and Cooking, Poison,
Exercise and Rest, etc., ETC., how to prevent
CONSUMPTION, with general opinions and d.
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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
w. A. ALCOTT. ND.

With thirty-one Illustrations. One Volume,
limo, 500 PIP, handsomely bound in CLOTH
Price 81 90. And upon receipt Of the price and
81 cents additional for postage, copy of the
book, together with a handsome present, worth
from so cents to 800, viii be sent to any sd-
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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
Great Reduction In the Price
OF Harness.

HARNRsS are now offered By us, to CASH
LII buyers, lower THAI they have evsr bstore
been offered In LANgERTvILLE. considering
quality, &c. Our Harness are made OF the
best material and workmanship All articles
that pertain TO cur business, for sale CAEAP.
Thankful to the citizens Of LambsEtyile and
vicinity, for the liberal patronage We have re-
csivsd during our stay Of three years, respect
fully solicit 4 share Of public patronage In the
future.
g NBe-Rspairing done npon reasonable terms.
SCHENCK 4 CO.
Chssvaa ST., ,.say tie PrssSy'svEa's churcass
May I, 1860. f.
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pRosPEcT us.

The Prgss will be subseryient TO none bat
VIII be free to advocate our own honest opiniora,
sAough we may stand clone.
Rewill advocate what VS. believe 10 be FOR our
csunty's good, avoiding the one-sided views Of
the bigcted rcytissn, and the caast Of the ultra.
eecsioRalist. n F
Ne win advoeats heightened norsi;ty-bs-
sisv1ng the press to be the grand lever By which
civilization Is advanced, and the problem ofxnsn's
social and political happiness completely solved.
The Pass viii have o large spaoe devoted TO
Literature, and the Arts and Sciences besides
choise selections from the best writer's, aud a
considerable amount Of origiRal matter
A Summary Of the daily news which win be
hksly 80 interest the general reader, and g care.
fsl report Of the Markets, at home and abroad,
via be given each week.
70 make the PBEss the welcome visitant TO
the family circle shah be eur highest aim.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

TIE French government ia about
10 abolish the passport system.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18

& BLACKWELL has Houses. Stores
Ssstvfls. Tier MI he sod lox, % sasy ssrns
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-07-18
The N(larketg.
LamhertviIls. Inlz1a ,aan

Best Wheat Flous, p cwt Cash. ~ 80
Common Flour. - eWt. 20
Rgs Flour, 81 ews. So
Wheat. - bushel, go
B0ckwheat Flour, q ewT ri 50
Corn Maai "a husheJ %
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-12-14
New Haven and Northampton Co
AMPsHIRE AND HAMpDRN RAILROAD.

IL
Ii Winter Arrangement-ls60.
NORTHAMPTON AND NEW YORK via Canal and w
York and New Haven Rail Roads
On and after Nov Goth 1860 Trains will run follows
TRAINS FROM NORTHAMPTON
SO a. INSTRUMENTATION TO New York, connecting d
Painyile with Hartford Providence and Fshk Railroad
Arrive in New Haven, 45 IN. New York IL 4h, p NJ
ll05 a. m-Express Train for New York Receiving pa
sengers from the Conn. River r. r. from Greenfield BAL
Meeting with the Western Railroad and west at West
field Hartford Providence and Fihki r. R. at Plsinys
arriving in New Haven EOS and New York 4.45.
u 40 m-Freight train with passenger for Neg u.s.
receiving passengers from the Express Train We
Railroad at Westheld for the Pennington Valey .
Planyille at las m with Hartford, Providence %
season for the night Express to New York
$40 p. m-Freight Train with passenger attaehAp
Westeld receiving passengers from train on Conn k ~
r. from Montreal, darlington, Bratleboro ~
connecting at Westhed, with trains Western haHesl
Albany, Pittsheld Worcester and Boston.
$50 A. m-Freight Train with passenger car from Nes
Haven Passengers for the Western Railroad from nv
Pennington Valley will reach Westeld by this Tsn % -
son for the Express Trains east and west at lz''
1850 p m-Bxpress train from New Haven IN eonnseSn
with 90 a. train from New York, connecting a. N
smpton with trains on Conn., River Road for Gresnhea
Bratteboro' and the White Mountains, reaching N0sF
ton at 205 p ..,,,.
ing passengers from the II 10 train from Nes i9A
Plsnvile from the Hartford Providence and fishki n
east aud west, and in close connection with western
road for Albany at 40 and 800 m for worcester ~
Boston, reaching Northampton at no p. M
800 p. m.-Freight Train from Wesiheld with passss
car attached for Northampton nesesing "a ss
West, reaching Northampton at $50 p. m. -,
The 1850 m. train from New Haven srriyssin s'A
for all the Stage Lines -.
Freight TO aud from New York forwarded withous go
of cars at low rates any direct Line freignt
DO directed via Canal Railroad Freight Depot in NeS i
corner franklin and Center Streets SAINT.
Restfeld, Mass, 1860