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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23

MAKING SHOES BY STEAM.-The Haver-
hill, Massachusetts, Publisher, gives an ac-
counts of steam shoe factory in that place,
for sewing the seams and pegging shoes:
1.-THE machinery is all worked By small
five horse power engine. In the basement
of the building are the machinery for cut
ting, stripping, rolling and shaping the soles.
These are then passed to the story above,
where the shoes are lasted, and the outer
sole tackled on by hand, which process pre-
pares them for pegging. The pegging ma
chimes are simple in their construction and
mode of operation. but perform their work
with great dispatch and accuracy. driving
the pegs at the rate of fourteen a second.
One of the most curious operations of the
machine is the manner in which it manu-
features the pegs for its own use. A strip
of wood of the required width, and neatly
laid in coil one hundred feet in length, Is
put into the machine, and at every revolution
it is moved forward, and a peg cut off and
driven into the shoe. The rapidity and IN
erring accuracy with which these machines
perform their work is truly astonishing
After being pegged, the shoes are passed up
to the third story, where the bottoms are
smoothed, secured and brushed. The
fourth story is occupied by the stitching
machines, tended by females, but run by
steam, which saves laborious and fatiguing
operation"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23

THE CRY OF JEDDo.-We are just begin
ming to know something of the eastern
shores of Asia. The Yankees are prying
into the secrets of the japanese. A cores
pendent of the Boston TraveIer thus de-
seribes the wonderful city of Jeddo: Ac-
cording to the lowest estimate, the city COW
ers an area equal to seven of the New Eng
land farming towns, which are usually six
miles square. And all is traversed by
streets, usually wide, well constructed, per-
fectly neat, and crossing at right angles
streets lined with houses and stores as COM
pactly as they can be built, and crowded
with moving or stationary masses as thick
as in our Washington street, or New York
Broadway, at least for considerable distan-
ces. The population is estimated at three
millions, which Mr.. Harris, our Minister,
thinks an exaggeration. For my part. judg-
ing from what [ have seen when I have
gone into the heart of the city. and cross
ed the city from side to side, l should be
willing to add as many millions more; for
the living, moving masses, seen from sun
rise to sunset, and everywhere the same,
fairly seemed beyond computation. One
city as large as seven small towns in Berk-
shire county, and containing population
three times as large as that of the whole
State of Massachusetts This is enough to
think of for moment.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23
Corresrondcace of the n. Y. Tribune.
A White Girl Stolen and Reduced 10
Slavery.
W.rnraA noninhnn g. - g.. .


WATHENA, Doniphan Co., X. T. MAY "a
One of those outrageous occurrences that
disgrace humanity, occurred at St. Joseph,
Mo-, on the 10th instant. The facts in the
case are these: Miss Mary Jane Robinson
an orphan girl about eighteen or twenty
years of age, light auburn hair, light blue
eyes, light, fair complexion. has been living
at the Belmont House, in Belmont. Kansas
Territory, for the last ten months, doing
work as free white servant girl On the
18th instant, with a portion of her hard
earnings, she crossed the ferry to ST. joseph
was watched by two men who knew her,
and who had often seen her at Belmont
They went before an officer and made affida-
Wit that she was the slave and belonged to
one Mr.. Trott, of Lexington, Mo. A war
rant was issued, but the officer, after seeing
and talking with Mary, was convinced that
the arrest. The marshal was then sent for,
who performed the bumiliating and degra-
ding act, and she was lodged in Jail. Mr.
Trott was telegraphed to and came on, and
claimed that she was slave, and belonged
to the estate of one Mr.. Counsellor, of Lex
ington, Mo-, of which he was administra-
COT. he Inen palQ MeSSrS. 1OOle ana ESlnS
for their services. and, sRithout trial, save
the affidavit of these two men, he started
with her for the interior of the land of whips
and chains.
In answer to inquiries made of her re-
specting her parents, she stated that she
was born in the State of Kentucky; that
her parents died when she was quite young;
that she lived with her sister until she was
nine years old, and was then sent to the
State of Illinois to live with her brother and
aunt; that with them she went to ST. Louis,
Mo-, and remained there until the spring of
1859, when her brother, fearing that she
would marry young man whom he disap-
proved, gave her money and sent her to St.
Joseph, Mo-, where she lived several months
prior to going to Belmont. She said she
had received letters from her brother, in
forming her that he started to California this
spring
Those who were acquainted with her say
that she was industrious, intelligent, and
respected by all who knew her, and that no
one could ever suspect that there was drop
of African blood in her veins The proba-
bility is that she is a free (white GRID, and
that the men who swore she was slave are
perlured kidnappers. o. B. G.
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The PAxAcEA.-The great call, the
catholicon for the removal of untold human
ills, physical and mental, which will make
of lie a summer sky, which will replace
the darkest with the gladdest sunshine.
which will put budding rose where FIRST
flourisbed the ragged thorn, rs the blessed
habit of an implicit reliance on the wisdom
and love of Providence in every Occurrences
of life; of humble gratitude if it IS glad
some; of accomplishing resignation if il is
adverse; abiding in the firm faith that if it
is dark to-day. it viii be bright tomorrow;
saying and feeling of every dispensation ::
"Not as will, but as Thou wilt" This
is the balm of Gilead; this is perennial
health: it is happiness, it is bliss.-Hal's
Journal of Health.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23

In speech at Republican ratification
meeting at Harrisburg, on Friday evening,
Senator Cameron. while declaring that he
had hoped for the nomination of Mr.. Sew
ard, described Mr.. Lincoln as ga candidate
less known in public life, perhaps, but who.
on all occasions, when demands have beer
made upon his zeal and patriotism, has
borne himself bravely and honorably. In
regard to the great interests of Pennsylva-
MIA, the subject of protection to labor, his
record is clear, emphatic. and beyond sus-
pcion. He will reqnire no Endorsement to
convince the people of Pennsylvania that
their interests will be perfectly secure in his
hands. Himself laborer in early life, he
has struggled with adversely until he has
reached the proud position he now occupies.
by the single aid of strong purpose, Sec
onded by an unyielding will; and it is not
in the hearts of Pennsylvanians to doubt
such man. The laboring men of this
State ever control the ballot-bo when they
arise in the majesty of their strength. Let
them go to the election next Autumn, and,
while they are securing their own interests,
let them elevate to the highest place in their
election gift. Abraham Lincoln, working
man like themselves"
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the rifle cracks do you run your horse down
to the big pine by the spring, and there
hold up aud listen. If you don't hear my
call when you get there, then ride home as
fast as you can. for Uncle Joe will be in
kingdom come"
This was said deliberately. aud without
the slightest tremor of voice. l cannot
say that was as self-possessed, bred
though l was amidst the dangers of the
wilderness.
The brave old man turned and took a
few steps toward his enemy. which seemed
to be feeling sure of supper. then stretch
ed himself out at the bottom of a slight
knoll, across which he poised his rifle. l
turned my face now in the direction in
which | was to ride-a moment of terrible
and agonizing suspense ensued; moment
only, for had no more than settled myself
on my beast than the signal came, and /
obeyed instructions. The goal was reached
at racing gallop, and there drew up my
painting steed and turned to listen. Even
then the halloo of Uncle Joe came ringing
cheerily through the arches of the forest to
my ear. l turned and rode back with a
bounding heart, and there was the old hun
ter leaning on his rifle. by the side of the
dead panther. held out my hand, which
he grasped, and with choking utterance
made out to say, "Uncle Joe !" "Ah, my
dear boy" said he, ''that was shot worth
telling on-look there !" and he lifted up
the head of the animal and pointed to a
bullet hole Immediately between the eyes.
We loaded the panther upon the back of
our horse, and walking on either side,
reached home about the midnight hour
The family had not yet retired, and were in
high state of excitement and alarm re-
specting US. BY the blazing hearth, while
cheeks blanched and eyes filed with tears,
we told the story of our peril. and of the
DEAD SHOT BY MOONLIGHT.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23
LlScoIx AMONG THE Cnrl

LINCOLN AMONG THE CHfLpRES.--Prob-
ably no attribute of our candidate will eff.
ter all, epdear him SO much to the popular
heart as the conviction that be is emphatic.
ally cone of the people," His manhood
has not been compressed into the artificial
track of society: but his great heart end
vigorous intellect have been allowed gen.
erous development amid his solitary strur-
giles in the forest and the prairie. With
vision unobscured by the mists of sophis-
try, he distinguishes at the first glance be-
tween what is true and what is false, and
with will and courage fortified by his life of
hardship, he is not the man to shirk any
responsibility. or to shrink from any oppo-
sition. Moreover, he is peculiarly one to
win our confidence and affection. To know
''honest Abe" is to love him; and his
neighbors in the West, although voting for
him to a man, will mourn the victory which
is to deprive them of his presence. The
following incident viii exhibit Lincoln in
one of those unobtrusive acts of goodness
which adoru his life. The circumstance
was related by a teacher from the Five
Points House of Industry in this city:
"Our Sunday school in the Five Points was
assembled, one Sabbath morning, a few
months since when l noticed tall and re-
markable looking man enter the room and
take a seat among us. He listened with
fixed ate ntion to our exercises, and his coun-
tenance manifested such genuine interest.
that approached him and suggested that
he might be willing to say something to the
children. He accepted the invitation with
evident pleasure, and coming forward be-
gan simple address, which at once fasci-
mated every little nearer, and hushed the
room into silence. His language was stri-
kingly beautiful, and his tones musical with
intensest feeling. The little faces around
would droop into sad conviction as he ut
tered sentences of warning, and would
brighten into sunshine as he spoke cheer
full words of promise. Once or twice he at
tempted to close his remarks, but the i'm
perative shout of GO on ooh, do go on =
would compel him to resume. AS looked
upon the gaunt and sinewy frame of the
stranger, and marked his powerful head and
determined features, now touched into soft
uess by the impressions of the moment. l
felt an irrepressible curiosity to learn some
thing more about him, and when he was
quietly leaving the room, begged to know
his name. He courteously replied, 'Itis
Abra'm Lincoln from Illinois !'"-N. Y.
Tribune.
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EQUATIONS.


Persons drawing the same premium on different
articles, will be entitled to the publication for
more than one year.
Competitors for field crops must give the Com
mittee in writing, over their own signature, q
statement of the kind of crop, quantity and quail
ity of the ground, time of planting, quantity and
variety of seed, mode, time and expense OF har-
vesting, aud number Of bushels, under oath or
affirmation, and attested to by one or more wit
nesses.
Articles for which distinct premium has been
awarded, cannot be put in competition again in a
general display.
Committees shall have the discretionary power
of Withholding premiums, if the articles exhibited
do not merit them.
No animal to compete for premium shall be
bought by sham sale expressly to compete for a
premium at our exhibition.
RI ABRAHAM, President.
MAXSON, Secretary.
WB DAVIS, o PHILLIPS,
N MILLER, Ell DAVIS,
HASKELL, EW DENIS0N,
T LITTLE THOS. STANLEY,
Erecutice COMMITTEE
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23

VIRGINIA CRoPs.-The most distressing
news comes up from all portions of Virginia
of the ravages of the joint worm The
Woodstock (Sbenandoab) Tenth Legion
says:
ssThe fly and joint worm, we are sorry
to see, within the past two weeks, have
proved SO destructive TO the grain crops in
this county, that not much over one-half an
average crop will be realized. Many fields
that promised fine yield few days ago,
will scarcely be worth harvesting"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23

THE SIMPLE SEcREr.-Twenty clerks in a
store. Twenty hands in printing Office.
Twenty young men in a village. All want
to get along in the world. and all expect to
do so. One of the clerks viii rise to be a
partner, and make a fortune. One of the
compositors viii own newspaper, and be-
come an influential and prosperous citizen.
One of the apprentices viii come to be a
master-builder. One of the villagers will
get a handsome farm, and live ike pa
triarch. But which is destined t6 be the
lucky individual? Lucky? There is no
luck about it. The thing is almost as GER
tain as the Rule of Three The young fel
low who viii distance his competitors is be
who masters his business, who preserves
his integrity, who lives clearly and purely,
who never gets in debt, who gains friends
by deserving them, and puts bis money
into a savings bank. There are some ways
to fortune that look shorter than this old
dusty highway. But the stauneh men of
the community, the men who achieve some
thing really worth having-good fortune.
good name, and serene old age-all go
this road.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23

SINFUL HABrTs-Be not too slow in the
breaking of sinful custom quick, cour
ageous resolution is better than a gradual
deliberation in such combat, he is the
bravest soldier that lays about him without
fear or wit. Wit pleads, fear disheartens !;
he that would kill Hydra, had better strike
off one neck than FIVE heads; fell the tree
and the branches are soon cut off.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23

A Texas paper says that Rev. R. p.
Thompson, native missionary in that state,
= "breaking himself of the habit of swear
ing, and reads the Scriptures quite fiuently"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23

Life should be fortified by many friend
ships. To live and be loved is the greatest
happiness of existence.
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CIR Gmporia Netos .
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

First insertion, per line, ten cents. each subse-
qqent insertion five cents; one dollar a line, per
'nnum. 0ne-feHrth column three months, SO.
AK moaths. SIT; one year, $50. One-half column
uhree months, SIT; six months, $50; year, $50.
All transient and foreign advertisements must be
accompanied by the cash, to insure insertion.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-23
SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS

For the First Annual Exhibition of the
breckenridge County Agricultural and
Mechanical Society.
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JOB PRINTING

OF ali kinds such as Cards Circulars, Ball Tick
cts, Handbils, Posters, de, executed IN the rerg
best style, and on liberal terms
II Blanks of all kinds constantly en- hand
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Auordino Consmittee- " KirkcndaIi, R Van
meter, j Hyde, s yangundy. See.
Field CYops, 1860
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-06-06
M. z. General Conference.

EoV- ezois T5z ItsdBUFFALO, JunelZ.
Thu Methodist Conference finally agreed
that the matter of Lay Delegation should go
back to the Annual and Quarterly Conferences
for themlte ascertain if the Laity really desire it.
Philadelphia was chosen as the next place
for holding the general Conference. The
Book Agents were authorized to establish a
depository at San Francisco, A vote of thanks
and coincidence was passed to Mr.. Swormstead,
Book Agent at Cincinnati. 2n 80
1t was resolved that the Annual Conferences
|-exceptlC California and 0regon-be required
hereafter to pay the expenses of their dele
gates tosthe General Conference. va hss
The basis of representation in. the next
General Conference was fixed in the ratio of
one delegate to thirty members sss
Bishop Simpson gave an interesting account
of his embassy to Europe, showing the posi-
ton he took before the, British Conferences on
the subject of slavery.
Z A resofutlon| unanimously adopted heartily
approving the COURSE Of Bishop Simpson, and
DIR. Nc Clintock in Europe.
The second week in January was fixed upon
as the time to be observed by the church as, a
season of prayer for the conversion of the
world. > aEk 2P&U sof:-
A vote of thanks was passed to DIR. Harris
and his associate Secretaries csst
DR.. Durbin then read the pastoral address
for 1850, which was adopted. Il s7.,ir
Conference adjourned until 8 o'clock Mon
day morning, to finish a little remaining bust
ness. - te'tlff n
Before adjourning a beautiful. silver tea ser
vice was presented to DIR. Harris, Secretary,
in behalf of the members of the Conference.
A similar present was made to DIR. Griffin, AS
sistant Secretary. ,7919m;ssz) vonLT at.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-06-06
The Cattle Epidemic.

The cattle epidemic in Massachusetts, does
not seem in the least to abate. Ithas become
of so extensive and alarming a character, that
Gov. Banks has called a special session of the
Legislature to- convene if possible to devise
some means to check the ravages of the dis
eases 1t seems to be settled that the disease
is communicated by contact, and in this way,
without some steps are taken to prevent, may
spread over the country. It is already report
ed to have broken out in Connecticut, and may
have been conveyed to other New England
States. -
The New York Tribune of Monday utters
a warning to the authorities of all cattle raj
sing States to take instant measures, if posi-
BILE, to prevent the introduction of tile disease
within their borders. 1t would seem, as far
as Massachusetts, is concerned, that nothing
could stop the epidemic, short of the immedi-
ate death of all the cattle which are already
afflicted with it or have been exposed to it. 1t
is to be hoped the Legislature will takeprompt
action and whatever can be done, see that it
is done speediiy-Nat. Dem.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-06-06
MAP OF ASHLAND COT

JOHN Nc DONNELL begs leave to inform the
land ed propiretors and the public in general of this
county that he proposes to get up a map of the Co.,
in the event of his being able to obtain a sufficient
number of subscribers to warrant the expense of the
undertaking. The Map will exhibit the following
delineations, section lines and numbers, Farm boun-
state county and township Roads, rivers and streams
will be delineated with accuracy. All Churches,
School Houses. Millsas well as every other building
of a public nature, will be accurately located. In
fact in viewing the map as laid before you, you
will have a truthful panorama of the county; The
map will, be engraved in the best style of the Art,
beautifully cofored and vanished, backed with
linen and mounted with rollers L will put the map
at the low price of five, dollars. aar n :.
On -
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-06-06

++ Hs EAE4 L- LLLH
The above is a portrait of David McCreary, of
Napier township, who, on the 31st day of August,
1858, made. affidavit before Justice Gorley that he
was treated for the cure of Cancer by three physiT
clans of Bedford County, and by Dr. Newton of the
Eclectic College in Cincinnati, for o period of near
ly eight months, Notwithstanding which, his lip, nose,
and a portion Of his, left cheek vere entirely eaten aaoay!
He had given up all hope, when he heard of the
tsBlood Searcher,' and was induced to try it. Four
bottles cured him, and although sadly disigured,
there is no question but what this invaluable medi-'
cine saved his life. The full particulars of this re-
markable case may be seen in a circular, which can
be had of any of the agents. =
We also refer to the case of Nancy Bleakney, of
Elderton, Armstrong county, Pa, cured of Scrofula
after being unable to get out of bed for three years.
To the case of a lady in Ansonville, Clearfeld
county, Pa, .who was also afflicted with Scrofula in
its worst form.
To the case of George Meisel, residing in Carroll
town, Cambria county, Pa, who was so badly af-
hicted with Cancer thatit eat his entire nose off, and
his case was worse, if possible, than McCreary's.
The particulars of these cases-eyery one Of
which was cured by the use of the Blood Searcher
may also be found in q circular to be had at any
of the Agents. ,-efj Z
R. NJ. LEMON, Proprietor.
Laboratory for the manufacture aad sale, near the
Pa. Railroad Depot, Hollidaysburg, Pa.
DR.. g.. III. Keyser, Wholesale Agent, Pittsburg, Pa.
Potter & Knox, Ashland, J.. w. Weaver Perrys-
vile, O. G. W, Eichellebefger, New Pittsburg, Jo-
seph Kenninger, Hayesville. ~ hi - sgs
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8 Il "a " " a II
Male and Female Academy.
ELIAL RICE, A. M. PRINCIPAL. &
MISS MARY VI. FOSTER, Preceptre

EL1AL RICE, Al M. PRINCIPAL. =
MISS MARY N. FOSTER, Preceptress. d
TyHE Fall term commences August 29th 1860.
Instruction is given in English branches, Nat
ural, Mental and Moral Sciences, Mathematics, AM
cient and Modern languages, Music, Painting and
Drawing.
Text books can be procured of the Principal,
from Is to 20 per cent below usual retail prices.
Good rooms can be secured at low rates by calling
upon the Principal.
Board Gamble obtained in private families at a
moderate expense. As-e s2
A large Boarding House adjoining the Academy
grounds has been purchased and arranged for the
accommodation of those young ladies whose parents
or guardians wish to place under the special care of
the teachers. .m3 ~ =
For further information apply to the Principal or
undersigned. IS
JOHN INGRAM, Sec'y. Pres. Board Trustees.
Oct. 26, 1859. ss 21tf
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5gpeeial4s Motiees.

: gBa1fWhat is the use in being poor when you can
make from $500 to 81 ,0oe a year by acting as agent
for the Erie Sewing Machine Company? Persons
out of. employment, and having the least bit of
s'vim'' in them. would do well to write to Mr.. J. N
Boylan, at Milan Ohio, and get the Co.'s confden-
tial circulor to agents. -asg a
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MArRIED

- On the 9Th inst, by the Rev. JOHN ROBINSON, at
the residence of Judge James R. Wick, in Ashland,
Mr., Ed. T. DRAYTON of Wooster, to Miss EN-.
BEAN, of Ashland Ohio. hsa'ih
With the above notice we received from the hap
py couple, a beautiful boquet, a lot of Excellent cake'
a can of nice peaches &c., &c. The Printers all
unite in wishing that they who sol indIyiremember-
ed them, may always remain as handsome as
the boquet, as coed as the cake and as nice as the
peaches. - '@-- go @-SA21