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Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1860-02-08

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Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1860-02-08

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Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1860-02-08

Damn 9ebrau4et Or. 3dHne8 Yruffreinis
1unaSmittel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19

MOVEMENTS or FTGITIyE SLANES.-On Sat
urday gOod-lOOking cOlOred man, about &c
years of age. quite well dressed and intelligent,
reached this city from Norfolk Va lie was
owned by John Talbot, in that city. and served
his master by driving dray-receiying there
for food, clothing, and lodging; but without
liberty to go or come, except at his master ;
pleasure One day he had an opportunity to
make Sea-voyage In a vessel trading To Nor
folk. and went on boari. The police searched
the vessel, and his heart quskel as he lay
snuSiy concealed; but he Was not discovered
hen he reached New York he narrowly es-
cspcd falling into the clutches of the man.
hunters, who are there found. like sharks
sharp set for prey of any kind, and ready for
a fee, to send back the fugitive to slavery. At
Albany he actually fell into the hands of one
of these gentry-a policeman who saw him at
the station, where ne obtained nights lOdg-
ing. The officer hearing his simple story, re-
solved if there was any money to be made of a
rendition of the black man to his master, he
would get it. But in this he was foiled by a
humane lawyer, who told him how to answer
questions, and gave him a chance to try the
virtues of g. leg bail" This young fellow is
now on his way to Canada.
Letters have been received from Niles, the
man from Wheeling, who recently came to this
place. He found employment in Grimsby, G.
" in a blackSmith-shOp, and proved so handy
Et the forge and horse-foot. that he was offered
81 per day and board for his services. This he
thinks better than board and clothes and wash
ing and no freedom to do what he would with
his own. The very hammer, he says, seems to
have different ring, now he is free.-ROeheS-
ter Democrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19
Prentice Relates his Wasbiup,on Experi.
encp-Tke Revolver Question

From the Louisville Journal, lIth inst
Matters and things in the House Of Repre-
''"ntatiyes continue to be interesting. The
+tTlfe on Thursday was quite spirited. There
was general rush from all parts of the Hall
toward MessrS. Haskin and McRae after the
two gentlemen had insulted each other some
of the members wishing no doubt to keep them
apart, but the greater number to see the fight
VT HaSkin however proved incapable Of hand
ling his tools skilfuiy, for he let his pistol fall
either from his hand, pocket. belt, or bosom
The rush probably came iii good time for him
When we were in Washington two or three
wcck> ago, we beard from all quarters that the
great mass OF the members of both sections
were heavily freighted with sIl sorts of porta-
bic facilities for letting blood. We believe we
were rather pet of both sections, and we hope
we bctray no sacred confidence in saving, that
whenever Northern or Southern members cot
little naudlin and threw their arms atfec-
tIonateiy around us (Of course to steady them
selves) we almost invariably felt the butts Of
pistols and the hats Of bowie-kn press
against our shrinking frame
one morning we put our OvercOat in the rack
AT Browns Hotel and went in to breakfast
W hen we returned, our coat was gone but an
other somewhat resembling it lay near We
took up the latter. but put it back with horror
ON finding big. frightful-ioOking revolver in
one Of the pockets. With some misgivings
such as man might be supposed to feel in
'fCnlnS "hat ne suspected to be an Internal
machine, We took up the next, and 10. there
was big pistol in one pocket, and something
IN the other that we didn't stop to examine
finding the rack to be well-furnished arsenal
We withdrew, and the day being cold, we re.
manned an hour and half in the hotel, care
fully serutinizing the integumen's of every
Gentleman that seemed to have u particularly
genteel oyercoat. AT length we returned to
nc arsenal, and the coat first examined by us
I'll remained there. Concluding that even
hre-eater couldn't have been breakfastinc so
long unless upon burning Goals and aauafortis
ZEE were about calling for a servant to take the
tre-arm out ut the pocket, 1--WE have a mortal
antlpathy to touching such things ourself) in
tending TO wear out the coat, for it was a very
handsome one. until we should encounter cur
own handSOmer one. At that moment, q very
mid hammered Western member of Congress
Stepped up with an embarrassed look, and see
ing at once that we looked like gentleman
who had lost something, remarked tha he real
y believed he had got somebody else's over
"Jat- The matter was made all ri ght at once
hut ne cou.dn't help thinking how awkward
and insecure the member must have felt, when.
II the very act, perhaps, of walking about
among other Congressional belligerents he had
thrust his hand into what he supposed to be his
pocket. and found nothing there more danger
rs to life than dozen pretty notes from
dczen pretty pOetesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19
MARKED MEN OF THE HousE.-The Washing

MARKED MEN OF THE HoUsE.-The Washing
ton correspondent of Ohio Statesmen writes:
1.-THE marked men of the house are soon recog-
n,zed John Quincy Adams son is there. He sits
quietly on back seat near the middle door, bald
headed, rather austere in look, but not quite 81
Grabbed in demeanor as was his father. He is said
TO be fine debator, but as yet has taken no part
As an offset to him and not unlike him is Houston,
of Alabama-as he comes in, jolly enough, singing
almost audibly to the galleries, the song Few
days Few days. with special reference to the
continuing contest for Speaker. Then Is pointed
out the black headed, black -beareded, black-re-
publicanized Grow, of Pa; then John Sherman,
with pale face close, firm pressed ips and anxious
bearing; then keitt tearing around usual, clever
to all and Keitt at all times sobered some by mar
rage but evidently Keitt still then old Thaddeus
Stevens with his wig and severe front, as If ready
to '.cuss;' Locofocos with a whereas; then Cor
win az mild and bland in his amiable demeanor
As If he had not forty orator and hundred clown
power in that swart visage and on that ready
tonguen f... ..s.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19

Disastrous FLOOD AT FREMONT, OHIO The
January thaw broke up the ice in Sandusky liver,
and on "Wednesday last ii commenced moving
down The river had become greatly swollen by
the rains and melted snow. so much SO that the
whole Sandusky bottom for three miles above
fremont was inundated, and for a mile in width
the ice in vast blocks was piled up and wedsed In
in erre,t quantities A letters says Farmers on
the bottom have lost fences, out-buildings, wood,
lumber corn in the shock, hay. hogs, sheep, cat
tie &C to a large amount The sum OF loss In
the aggregate will be many thousands Of dollars
There are probably fifty families who have been
damaged from $40 to 500, on whom this Will be
exceedingly severe. The whole upper part Of the
town and east Of Front street. and all on the river
south Of the turnkpike. is inundated. some por-
tons slightly, others from two to five feet In
depth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19

LEIGH HUNT.-The London correspondent of
the Spirit OF the Times gives the following
sketch ct the personal appearance of the late
author
Leigh Hunt was tall rather than otherwise
FIVE feet ten inches and half when be meas
sred for the st. James FOlunteers-though in
common with men whose length is in the BODY
rather than the legs, his height diminished rs
ne advanced in life. He was remarkably
straight and upright in his carriage, with a
short, firm step, and cheerful, almost dash
ing approach, smiling, breathing and making
his voice heard in little inarticulate ejacula-
honS as he met friend, in an irrepressible
satisfaction at the encounter, that not unfre-
Fucntly conveyed high qualification to the ar
Ilvcr who was thus greeted. lie had straight
black hair, which he wore parted in the centre
dark but not pale complexion; features COM
pounded between length ana a certain irreg-
ularlty of outline, characteristic of the Amer
lean mould; black eyebrows, firmly marking
the edge OF brow over which was singularly
upright, fiat, white forehead, and under which
heamed pair of eyes dark, brilliant. reflect
ing. gay and kind, with certain look of OBJ
-eTYan; humor that suggested an idea Of what
Is called Slyness when it is applied to children
or girls; for he had not the aspect given to him
IN one Of his portraits, of which he said that
the fellow looked as if he hal stolen tank
ard He had y head massive and tall. AMI
larger than most mems. Byron, Shelley and
heats wore hats which ne could not put on;
bat it was not out Of proportion to the figure,
It's outline being peculiarly smooth and devoid
Of bumps. His upper lip was long, his mouth
large and hard in the flesh his chin retreating,
and gentle like woman'S. Ills slopng
shoulders. not very wide. almost concealed the
ample proportions If bis chest; though that
WIS of compass which not every psir of arms
could span. Nature had gifted him with an
intense dramatic perception, an exquisite ear
for music. ana voice of extraordinary COM
pass. power, fexibility and beauty. 1t ex-
tended from below the line to tie T sharp
abJye.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19

IHE DEFENCE OF CENTRAL Ir.LY.-A cor.
respondent writing from Bologna saws:
nave carefully Inspected the plans which
nave been drawn up by Colonel Meziacano,
anu; according to what saw, the Notifications
vi thl2 CITY are very near equal in Importance
70 those OF Alexandria and Verona. This work
Will be carried out with the greatest activity.
and Judging by the plan which is going TO be
adopted within the space of three months Bo.
io2na Will he turned into strong entrenched
camp, able to give shelter to an army Of 20 OO)
men. The hills which surround the town. and
It's central position. will enable such an army
10 10 Keep IN check an invading force of three
Imes Its own number which may attack the
legations from the north The foundry Just
established at Parma is buSily engaged in cast
ing rihed cannon for the defence of this strong
noid OF Central Italy, whose detached fortitica-
hons, from the MOntagnola to San Salyitore.
Will mount not less than zoo heavy guns.
In the worst case, if the Austrians should be
charged with the mission of putting into exc
eutlon the final decision of the Congress, they
could not do 30 without bringing into the field
an army OF $780, men. One half of this army
would have to operate against Bologna, the
other half to keep on the lookout. for it could
De attacked by the national forces gathered
within and behind the entrenched camp of
Bologna This camp could not he attacked
with an army much less than 90 600 men: for
the radius of fortifcation being at the same
time so large and strong would enable General
Pantl to repulSe them all. Without, therefore,
reckoning upon the revolutionary element of
the country, which would be at once aroused
by Garibaldi, Central Italy, with its army of
$4,000 men, protected, as it will be. by the
fortifcationS of Bologna, could make most
determined and protracted resistance to an in
vading foreign army. When one thinks that
only SIX months ago Central Italy was in a de.
tenseless state, and that it has now an army of
$4,000 men; when one thinks that before the
month OF March is over this army will be
increased ny at least $4,000 men, and in posses
sion of formida bic stronghold, one cannot helm
admlring the almost incredible exertions which
have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19

!. IcGovernor Dennison, Of Ohio, on the occa-
sion of his Inauguration rode to the State house in
carriage drawn by four horses, and escorted by
a brigade of militia. Some Of the Ohio papers
are very In dignant about this, and call 1t ian
aping Of royalty
FAST SLEIeHlNG.-A western correspondent OF
the Journal Of Commerce reports that the fastes'
sleighing, probably, that was ever heard Of, was
done on Lake Erie. party travelled one hundred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19

MYERS & McGHAN,
lNl 316 st. oct. 9Th and 9Th,
Have constantly hand and in daily receipt of all
kinds of material in our ilne such as
Copper Planlsh Zinc, Galvanized Iron and Lead
Bath Tubs, Cooking Ranges,
Hot Water Boilers, Water Backs,
Iron, Copper, and Enamellef Sinks,
Marbled WASH Basins, Black Walnut and Iron
hlarbe-top Washstands,
Water Closets, Earthea and Iron Euamelled Hop
per's B:dedet Pans,
BedfOrdshre and Copper Swing Urinas,
iron and Earthen Drain Pipes, Sewer Traps,
Copper Plani3hed Showers, Lead and Galvanized
I-On Pipe, Cedar 6 hd Pine Hydrants.
India Rubber Hose, Hose Pipes, Brass and iron
Lift and Force Pumps, Yard Pumps,
HydrauiIc Rams, Brass and Slver-p!ated Basin
Cocks hot and cold water Compression Cocks
Gas Cocks. Globe Valves, Hydrant NoZzles,
Street Washers, Hose. Rats. BASIN Plugs,
Sink Plugs, Silver ated and Brass Chain,
Iron and Lead Traps, Iron Branches, Bends, and
Reducing Fittings, Iron Boiler Stands,
Malable Iron and Erass Gas Fittings.
All material necessary TO the introduction OF
Water or Gas into public or private buildings kept
constantly on ha nd.
Those contemplating improvements in this line
will find it to their advantage to call and examine
our assortment.
All work entrusted to us will be promptly attende
to- de -eo2rn
ENGI.ISH VARNISH,
II NOBLE AND HOARE'S,
in quantities to suit.
BY q. K. THOMPSON & BRO,
il I3. eDht Ninth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19

UIt Is said that the interest Of Mr.. Winans Of
Baltimore in the railroad from ST Petersburg TO
Moscow 10 the principal object to its purchase by
the Rothc hilds from the Russian Government
The road cost 500 600 100, beside the permanent
lien which Mr.. Winans has on 1t, and the Gov
eminent has offered TO sell Ii for go 900, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19

4 Double ELOPEMENT.-A well do farmer
from Columbia county went to New York not
long since, to reclaim a daughter who had run
away from his dOmicile with young husband,
whose throat the affectionatr old gentleman
had threatened to cut from ear to ear. Ii seems
that the mother-the widowed mother-Of this
fugacious sOn-in-law was youthful sweetheart
OF the said old gentleman, and Tilted him in a
peculiarly cruel manner. Hence his hatred Of
her son, and his wrath when he found that his
only daughter, whose dying mother had con-
fided her to his tender care. had married that
son, and his threat 10 cut that sons throat.
The ireful father-in-law had but little diff
Guilty in finding the boarding house of the
Youthful pair. but was deferred from visiting
them by learning that they were guarded by
the widow herself-his old and faithless be-
trothed. After some skirmishiDg, however he
one day yentured to ring at the door, when he
supposed the widow had gone out, and he was
ushered into the parlOr where the widow her
self was sitting With deep frOwn he turned
to retire. but was detained by small hand
laid gently upon his arm. 1t was the widow s
hand. They were soon seated-not far apart.
Explanation was satisfactory-shea always loved
him Why was he so rash as to marry another
before she had time to expiain9
1t was rash, he admitted nay, more-it was
wrong and he was not the man to let wrong
he unrighted if he could right it: so there he
was. old to be sure, but tough and rich, and
having mnch life and service in him yet.
Would she help him to set matters right OF
course she would. She was not the one to
baulk the good intentions Of repentant sim
ner. But what would the young folks say!
mo matter" said the tough old fellow, 1--WE II
elope; we have as good right as they bad. y
Capital idea-Should be carried out immedi-
ately.
They packed up the widow trunk, called a
hack, caught an evening train, reached Co
lumbia county in safety, were married, and
sent their cards to the astonished young couple
in New York who had become greatly alarmed
at the widows prolonged and unaccountable
absence. The old gentleman was so we'll
pleased with his coup of matrimony that he
pardoned his daughter and son-in-law.-Cats-
Kill EraDaIuer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-19
OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT,

OFFICIAL.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL be received at this De-
Partment pnt y o'clock noon of Tuesday, the 81 st
ssrd stock Of the United Sstes suthoT2sd
BY 5he a2t of lith June, la58-being so much stock
the terms o. tho sot who have failed to deposite
the principal and premium on th.t amount
from the LIST of January last. and bear interest at
hve per oentum per annum, payable semi annually
Ne bid will be received below par. and G nome for
any fraction of one thousand dollars nor will any
9la l pc De o2nsdsred unless one ger oepipH 6f the
Secretary of the Treasury With depositaTy of the
United states, whose certificate Of such deposite
must accompany the bid In all cases the bids must
be unoondllona. and without reference to the bids
OF others, and must state the premium offered
The sealed proposals should be endorsed on the
outside Of the envelope Proposals for Loan of
T5s ls5s and be addressed to the Secretary Of TIE
may be accepted from any bidder will be required
to be paid 70 the deposltary OF the United ;tstes
venIent by him. Should bids be accepted from
parties not residing within the United States; they
mum, with the sssstan. at Boston New
York, Philadelphia. or New Orleans,
dollars each pay able to the successful BIDDERS or
brarer with coupons of semi annual interest from
thereto. or, certificates Of stock for sums Of Ave
thoqsaLd dollars each inscribed on the books of
ments made pursuant to the acquisitions, will be
issued at the option of the successful bidders for the
amount of the accepted bids, upon the certificates
Of dePosite t" the credit of the Treasurer of the
Unitod States Will the depositaries Of the United
states Tue stock Will In all cases bear interest
from the date such dePoste The Intersst on TIE
coupon stock from That date to the LIST Jay and the
interest payable OK that day ard each Subsequent
halfyear on the inscribed stock will he paid to the
successful bidders or their transferees, under the
long ests hllshed regulations on that subject.
Sncaes sful bidders will he required 10 4posite
the princ2a and premium. of their accepted bids on
or before the tenth day Of February next The pre-
llmlEary deposlte Of one per cent. viii he nmedi-
ately returneG to the unsuccessful bidders,
HOWELL COBB,
ie ~ entJan 81 Secretary of the Treasury.
FANCY SILKS AND SILK ROBES
AT COST.
We wlll from this day forward sell entire stock
Of FANCY DRESS SILKS. or FLOUNCE
SILK ROBES, MOURNING and FOULAR D
SILKS AT CoST. All Of the above goods were
bought this Fall and are of the latest and most de-
sirshle sly leE, and many Of them are much below
the cost Of importation. We have also on hand
large and well selected stock of hrst-class FANCY
and STAPLE DRY GOODS, most of which have
been greatly reduced IN p'ice.
TAYLOR & HCTCHISON,
No. 42 Louisiana avenue. opposite
he ~ tfantra Market Spsoa.