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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

AMERICAN RECKLEssNEss. The
London Times, in an editorial article
upon the recent disaster on Lake Mich
igan, has the following paragraph:
If the story were net so little con-
ductive to mirth, it might almost raise
a smile to observe the remark with
which the translantic reporters intro
duce the narrative of the calamity.
The like they assure US has not hap
pened in America for the space of
three whole years A similar disas-
ter occurred, indeed, in 1858, but nev-
err since. The truth is, however, that
this view Of the case is perfectly nat
ural. An average of three such cat
astrophes a year, each costing its 300
lives, would not cover the number of
casualties actually attending the
practice of steamboat travelling in
the States. It is not often that sin
gle accidents occur on this tremenGi-
GUS scale, but it was computed several
years ago that thousand people at
least lost their lives annually on board
the steamboats, plying on the lakes
and rivers of America. Sometimes
these vessels blow up, sometimes they
are burned, sometimes they get holes
knocked into their bottoms, sometimes
they come into collision with others;
but as they are all slightly built, heavi-
ly freighted, and driven through the
water at the utmost attainable rate of
speed, the consequences of an accident
are usually appalling. AT the founda-
ton of the evil lies, no doubt, the
recklessness Of Anglo Saxon character,
IN which the Americans surpass even
ourselves. What we are to Continen-
tai nations the Americans are to us.
The feeling is constitutional, no doubt,
but it is sad to see that sentimentso
valuable in some of its aspects may
bring human life to be reckoned as
cheaply among an enlightened people
as in the semi-barbarous Empire of
China"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

PRACTICAL JoKEING. "A great
many years ago, before the introduce
ton OF steam navigation into the wa
ters of Long Island Sound, Captain
Thayer, whose name will be remem-
bered as one of the pioneer captains
In steamboat travel, commanded a
sloop in the waters of of Taunton riy-
er. One morning being at Berkley,
ne entered barn or shed where the
boats oars, were kept. while there, o
hen came cackling off her nest, having
laid an egg. Being practical joker,
it occurred to him to Operate little
upon the Superstitions fears of the in
habitants of that benighted town. He
accordingly picked up the warm egg.
and wrote on It's susceptible shell with
his lead pencil "Wo to the torn of
Berkly," and, replacing the egg left
the barn. In due time the nest was
cleared of its eggs, and the one bear
ing the inscription discovered The
wonderful news was at once telegraph
ed from house oahouse through the
town, and before night hundreds had
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES.
poor blacksmith in Allegheny county,
Pa, held small piece of land on a
creek, and with difficulty obtained a
living for his family. After the oil fe-
yer broke out he devoted his spare
time to boring, and recently obtained
fair show of oil. The blacksmith's
good luck was soon oised abroad. and
his family, Of course, soon became OBJ
jects of interest to the neighbors. His
eldest daughter bouncing lass of
eighteen-attended meeting last Sun
day evening, and soon attracted the
notice of all the "eligible . young
men, the best dressed of whom pre-
sented himself to the damsel at the
close of the meeting, with a request to
be permitted to see her home. With
a look, intended to impress the bold
youth with q proper sense of the i'm
portanoe of her improved prospects,
she haughtily replied, Nonsense T.
You can't come that Dad has struck
alein
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
The Election in Pennsylvania.

By this time every one is aware
that our sister state has gone Repub-
ifsan. The last reports we have seen
give Curtin for Governor, 32, O24 ma
jsrity. The Democrats concede the,
election with that amount, but rejoice
on the other hand at the election Of
two congressman. The Republicans
throughout the Union are iubitept
ever their success, taking it for GER
tain that in November next they will
back it up with another victory.
The New York Tribune let's off its
enthusiasm the next morning after the
election in brief paragraph as fol-
lows:
Boys, Ws'~ Got 'em Penn
sylvania has done it They NAV fuse
and confuse to their hearts content.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

BY the arrival of the steamer At
lanta at Vera Cruz, we have interest
ing news from Mexico. The city of
Vera Cruz was threatened With bonn
bardment by the Spanish Commodore
for indemnity for the condemnation
and confscation Of the Spanish bark
Maria Conception by the Mexican
authorities; but Captain Jarvis of the
American Squadron, condemned the
course of the Spaniards, and the whole
Spanish squadron with single excep-
ton had returned to Havana. A con-
Quota, with 81, 100000 for Tampico,
had been seized by Degollado, who, it
is believed, would use the funds to
support the expedition against the
capitol. It is stated Doblado had
effected loan of 100000 for the
same purpose. The vanguard of the
liberal army had arrived at Tacutia,
and o. her divisions were expected to
be soon before the city.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

New ORLEANS and vicinity was Wis
tied by G violent and destructive storm
on the 18th inst. 1t was the severest
that has been experienced in that To-
cality for years. The walls of several
new buildings in New Orleans fell,
killing two workmen. The coal boats
were swamped in the river. The total
loss by the storm in the city, is esti-
mated at $150,00O. The back por-
ton of the city was entirely submerged.
Eleven miles of the Jackson Railroad
was washed away, and a large num-
Der of houses on the route were car
ried off by the food. Several lives
were lost, but particulars have not
been received The damage on the
river was very great. Many steam
boats were blown ashore, and numbers
of others sunk. Some thirty-Rve or
forty sugar houses were blown down,
and the crops greatly injured At
Baton Rogue seventy one coal boats
were swamped, and four steamboats,
sunk. The storm was also felt in
Georgia, and in portions of Florida.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
Great Political Enthusiasm

Curtin triumphant IN Pennsylvania.
Although tbs true the people say
Lincon's the man to rule the day.
It's also true that goods cheap and
profits small.
At Silvers' Store, just give him a call,
large and splendid assortment of
DRY GOODS
Just received for the Fall & Winter Trade of
80. Dress Goods of every style and pattern,
De LANES of the latest Philadelphia style, very
nice. Poplains, Brocade Lusters. Cashmeres,
Madonna, and numerous other styles, the best
the city markets can afford. Also a spendid
line of Cloths, Cashmeres, Sattinetts, Sweeds &
Jeans little lower than ever before offered to
the Public. A large stock Of Shawls of every
description quality and price. Broche, Long
Wool Shawls Cashmere &c, An extensive
stock of Boots Shoes, to be sold cheUp The
subscriber having had an experience of severaT
years in this department of the business, feels
confident he can suit in style and quality the
eye of the most fastidious
CARPETS CARPETS
Another lot of splendid carpeting just opened
at the Lambertville Carpet Emporium, 1st door
below, embracing English, Brussels, Ingram,
Hemp, Stair carpets, of every style, which in
addition to his former stock, enables the sub
scriber to offer the largest stock of carpets in
town at city prices. Also Trunks Valises,
Window Shades, Oil Cloths, &c. in all their va
riety GROCERIES sold at the lowest pos.
s.ble figure.
Customers we invite you whether great or small
Whether with cash or produce, come one, come
all,
Or if you've lately made change by getting
you spouse,
Be sure to go to Silvers' Store, to furnish yor
house
Oct16, 1860. JOB sILvERs.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

A son of Abraham Lincoln, recent
ly spent q few days at the White
Mountains. While there very en-
thusiastic demonstration was made,
giving him reception as the Prince
Of Rails" A procession was formed
to escort the Prince" and speeches
were made, to which he made happy
reply. The proceedings were very
humorous, and the Prince F" enjoyed
them much. They say that for story
telling and wit, he is chip of the
original rail.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

A GOOD story is told of a Washing
ton county man, who, on his way to
Cincinnati, became somewhat elevated
by sundty drinks, but as good luck
would have it, found q boat at the
wharf and was quickly on his way.
Soon after leaving the wharf a man
came around for his fare. .Horrall
handed out five dollar bill, and re-
ceived four dollars and ninety-fve cts
in change. He rammed it into his
pocket book with great eagerness, sup
posing the clerk had made a mistake.
That done he leaned back into his
chair and fell asleep A little while
and he was plucked awake by the
same man who again demanded fare.
Discovered the misteke,p thought he,
holding out a handful Of change. The
man, as before, took only five cents,
and Horrall again went into doze.
Ere he had got fairly to dreaming of
home and friends far away, around
came the collector again, and thus it
went on for long time.
AT last Horrell thought it very in
convenient, and codcluded to vote the
conductor nuisance, and give him
bit of advice besides; so, said he !.
as Chez this a danger (hic) GUS
boat ~
"By no means, +" said the man, "Bran
new"
+" Then (hic) why do (hic) don't you
collect all the (hic) fahair at once-pot
bother fel (hic) heller for it every
mile as it (hic) comes due ?"
" Really" said the man, where do
you think you are going ?'
" Cincin Chez hinati, said HorraIl.
/" Cincinnati" said the polite con-
ductor, "why, you must be sadly out
of You reckoning, This is the ferry
boat, and all this afternoon You have
been riding to and fro between New
Albany and Portland. .
That night Horrall staid in Lonis-
ville
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

ANOTHER PANIC IN VIRGINIA.
The Norfolk (Ya.) papers of Saturday
give accornt of the discovery Of ne
gro plot. The people of Princess
Anne and Norfolk counties seemed
terribly alarmed at the prospect of a
general servile Instruction. The Nor
folk Argus says:
Several negroes have been arres-
ted in Princess Anna, and their con-
LESSONS Though in some cases extor-
ted) have developed the same story,
and led to further arrests. The
confessions show that rising insur-
rection was contemplated at Hickory
Ground, in Norfolk county, to morrow
Sunday night, and that the matter
was instigated by free persons, some
of them free negroes. Two arrests
have been made in Norfolk city, and
the trail is fully struck
The citizens of the two counties
have resorted to vigilant measures to
suppress this vile conspiracy, and to
detect all offenders of all coIors. Ac-
tive patrols have been organ zed-and
gone to work. We advise all suspec-
ted white persons to quit the parts
between two days. On Thursday
night a white man named Glynn
was shot dead by patrol party in
Norfolk county, on the line of the
canal, about seventeen miles from
Portsmouth. There were several men
engaged in ditching and they were
camping out in that neighborhood.
The place was suspected, and their
tent visited by the patrol for a search.
When the patrol approached the tent,
and hailed, the man Flynn came out
and aimed his gun at Mr.. Warner,
one of the party, but before he could
fire he was shot dead by another Of
the patrol party. At the same mo-
ment negro darted from the tent and
escaped into the woods. A free negro
named Dick Smith, has been shot also;
he, however is not dead. We under
stand that he was shot while running
from some gentlemen who were run
ming to arrest him for some incendious
expression he had used. Ten negroes
are said to be in custody in Princess
Anne, and two in Norfolk City.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

A letter from Lima says that tail
or who said in court that he thought
he could recognize the assassin of
Gen. Castro, was waylaid in the street
at night, by four men who told him !:
I" We will not kill you but we shall
make you harmless" They then rub
bed his eyes with vitriol, which com
pletely blinded him. The unhappy
man has received pension from the
President.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

Consul, without the passers-by sus-
pecting who he was The Grand OPP
era on Wednesday night in honor Of
the Prince was a perfect success.
Wednesday morning he visited Cir
ard College, Eastern Penetentiafy and
other places of note, accompanied by
Mayor Henry and VIM. B. Reed.
Thursday morning he left for New
York, and arrived at the Battery at
about two o'clock in the afternoon
when he landed and reviewed the
troops, from there he was escorted to
the City Hall by the military.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

A Coon LAw.-The last Leglsla-
tnre of New York passed law that
no person having o husband, wife,
child or parent, shall, by win, give
more than one-half of his property to
any benevolent, charitable, literary,
scientific, religious or missionary So
ciety, association or corporation, in
trust or otherwise. Any gift of more
than one is void as to the. excess
above one half
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

Near Pittsburg, Pa, a grass Wild
ow had married her second husband,
without the intervention of a divorce,
when, behold, the first husband return
ed, and claimed his own. The two
husbands and the wife sat down and
talked it over, and as the result, orig
inal proprietor sold out all right and
title for IS.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
The q ambertrille seress.

The Grand Jury in the U. S Cir
cult Court at Trenton. on Saturday,
brought in five bills Of indictment
against the Chinaman, Jackalow, viz:
two for murder, Capt Leete and his
brother,) two for piracy, and one for
robbery on the high seas. Either Of
the above crimes on conviction is pun
ishable with death. The trial was set
down for the third Tuesday in Janu-
airy next. The prisoner is still con
fined in the Essex county Jail at New
ark, and maintains his usual indif-
ference.
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Sg@f(arriied

At New Market, N. j., on Satur-
day, Aug. 3rd by Rev. B S. Sharp,
Mr.. James II Larrieson, of Princeton,
to Mrs Rebecca A. Breeze, Of Ann
vile, N. ].
At Hopewell, N. j., on Saturday,
Oct. 18th, by Rev B. S. Sharp, Mr..
Alfred V. Delrymple, to Miss Mary
Jane Totten, both of Hopewell, n. j.
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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
Brigade Notice.
District Convention.

FVNHE Opposition Voters in the First Asse mbly
i District of the county of Hunterdon, com
and the Town of Lambertville, are requested
to appoint delegates to said Convention, to be
held at the house of Ira S. Gibson, Mt. Airy,
on TUESDAY, the 23d day of Oct. inst. at
o'clock, p. IN. for the purpose of selecting a
Peoples candidate for member of Assembly
Oct. 18th, 1860. Nv. Young,
Chr m of last Convention
N. B. The townships viii meet and appoint
delegates on Saturday evening, the Goth inst,
at 7 o'clock, unless other arrangements have
been made by the several townships for that
purpose.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

A distinguished New York sport
won $27 900 on Planet, at the late
race over the Fashion Course. He
leads the tailor whose luck we chroni-
clad
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

Thursday, the 29th day of Noyem-
Der, has been designated by the Gov
ernor of New York to be observed in
that state as Thanksgiving day.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

PRINcELY IL1s.-The mosqnitos at
Richmond, Va, paid their respects TO
the Prince Of Wales, and it is not oft
en- that they get q chance to tap
Royal blood they paid their dcvoirs
to his Highness with a most annoying
pertinacity. A correspondent says
that the Prince and suite were terri
bly, bitten. A musquito that has Bit
ten the Prince must feel proud of the
honor, and henceforth will set mp a
"big bug" among his species.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

THE culture of silk viii soon be adj
ded to the industrial pursuits of Cali
fornia. It is ascertained that the eli
mate is warmer and more applicable to
the culture of the silk worm than that
of France, where they succeed admi-
rably, and that the silk worm of ia
pan will stand the best chance in that
climate. It is not susceptible to the
cold, is harder, more healthy, more
easily fed, and yields better species
of cocoon.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

journied to the spot to see it for them
selves. CONSERVATION was depicted
on every countenance,. and the parson
was consulted. The parson examined
the egg attentiyelv, after which he
laidit down, and for many minutes
seemed lost in reflection. His parish
toner's thought they saw in this fresh
cause for alarm, and one after another
would calculate, in hoarse whispers,
The Lord wrote it the Lord wrote
it !" At length the old man arose,
as if to address them, and streatching
to his full height, exclaimed, off the
Lord wrote that he didn't know how
to spell Berkeley p and bidding them
good day walked off. Their eyes were
opened, and they saw in it at once the
trick -Neuport Neaos
RAILROAD NovELTY.-The new
steam passenger car, spoken of last
week, recently constructed fJr the
| Eastern Railroad, and said to be in
tended for the road between this city
and Boston, came over from Salem on
Saturday, and attracted some atten-
tion at the Central Station. It looked
like an ordinary passenger car, with
two stove pipes sticking through the
top, and a Dell suspended between
them. It stands rather higher from
the rail than an ordinary car, and the
machinery is underneath, between the
forward wheels The boiler, fre-box
and water tank occupy about eight
feet of one end of the car, while the
remainder contains seats for about fif-
ty passengers. 1t is said to use only
half the fuel required to do the same
amount of work with an ordinary loco
motive, while the wear and tear Of the
rail is much less, owing to the
great reduction in weight, which is
fifteen tons less than an ordinary loco
motive 1t is said to carry fuel and
water sufficient for a run of fifty miles
while the speed is about the same as
ordinary locomotives The time be-
tween Lynn and Salem was ten min
utes. According to the Providence
Journal, this machine is to be run on
Essex road, between Salem and Law
rence-but, according to common rua
NOR, it is to be placed on the track
between Lynn and Boston, when the
| horse railroad is to be put in opera.
tion. We shall see what we shall see.
Lynn Meas.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

"WHY John I don't think you like
liver"
20, yes" said John, II like it very
well for fifty or sixty meals, but don't
like it as steady diet"
The old lady cooked something else
for the next meal.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
DR.. WiStar'S BalSam of Wild
Cherry.

Cherry.
Where this article is known it is work of
shpererogation to say one word in its favor, so
well is it established as an unfailing remedy for
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Group, Whooping
Cough, Asthma, Quinsy, Phthisic, diseases of
the Throat, Chest and Lungs, as well as that
most dread of all diseases, Consumption, which
high medical authority has pronounced to bssa
durable disease. Those who have used this
remedy know its value those who have not
have but to make a single trial to he satisfied
that of all others it is the remedy.
FURTHER TESTIMONY.
TIMELY CAUTION.
The following letter from gentlemen in Phila-
delphia, who came near being imposed upon
by worthless article, and who, knowing by
experience the virtues of the genuine Wistars
Balm of Wild Cherry, wishes to caution the
public against similar impositions
Philadelphia, Jan 30, 1860.
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle & Co., Boston -
My wife having been afflicted with very Sc
we're cough for nearly two years, was induced
by friend to try Wistars Balsam of Wild
Cherry, and finding great reliefin it, she perse
yered in its use with the most beneficial results
My object in writing is to inform you that
you would advance your own interest as well as
that of the suffering comms nifty, by advertising
such retail druggists as keep it for sale. Being
on one occasion out of the Balsam, called at a
drug store in this city to purchase bottle, when
q spurious and worthless imitation was offered
me as the genuine. By advertising in this man.
neryou will protect the public from imposition
and advance your own interests, as. medicine
having the estimable virtues of Wistar's Balsam
of Wild Cherry should never suffer in reputation
by coming in competition with worthless and
delecterious mixtures.
With respect yours truly,
G. w. HALLOWELL
CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The
only genuine Wistar's Balsam has the written
signature Of 81 I. BUTTS, I" and the printed one
the Proprietors on the outer wrapper; all
other is vile and worthless.
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lBliieiI
&

OF Diptheria, on the 25th of Sep
TENDER, at the residence of Abel Web
ster Esq, in B4ptisttown, Miss Juliet
r. Swallow, daughter Of Charles and
Eliza Swallow of Lumberville Pa
Age about l6 years
In Brookyille, Delaware tsp, on
last Wednesday, Oct Sd, of Group,
Gershom Lambert, Son of Amelia and
David B. Boss Esq, aged one year
and s months
Near EVerittstown on the 9Th day
of Sep. Elijah, infant Son of David
and Catharine Rittenhouse, aged
about l0months.
At the Same place, on Wednesday,
Oct 3, Catharine, wife of Mr.. David
Rittenhouse, aged about 40 years
In Alexandria Township on the
25th Of July, Mr. Thomas Hoff aged
81 years.
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& Y 6 3
OATHARTIG
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