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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

APPLES. The apple crop this year
viii be enormous--almost superabund-
ant. Trees in every variety and In
every place, from the nearest schrub
in the pasture up to the mature and
fuH.growu tree of the orchard, are lit
orally loaded and already bending to
the ground under their unusual bur-
dens. For many years there has been
no such profusion Of fruit as this sea-
son promises. The pear trees prom
Use an abundant yield, and peach trees
also. what few survive. It may be
the captivity of frnit is about to ter
inmate, and more generous supply
hereafter gladden. our hearts. Maria
gGnseH Times.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
glIggarried

On the lst inst, By the Rev. Jno.
Fort, Mr.. George ". Day, to Miss
Rachel O'Daniel, all Of Lambertville.
On The 18th ut, at Sidney, by the
Rev. J. G Williamson, Levi Meter
and Rachel Y. Sigler.
On the same day, BY the same, Sam
uel Z. Young aud Mary Gano, all Of
this county.
On the 18th ult by the Rev. NJ. D
Kurtz, Mr. iona. NJ. Beers, Of Easton,
to Miss Lizzie Harwick, Of Frenchtown
Near Point Pleasant, on the 25th
ult., by the Rev. Fl. G. Putnam, Mr..
VIM. B. White, Of Plumstead, to Miss
Rebeeca Cooper, of Tinicum.
At Frenchtown, on the 18th alt,
by the Rev. Joseph Rogers, Mr.. Will
liam G. Rockafellow, to Miss Caroline
i. Sailor, both Of Hunterdon comfy.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

A singular case came before Judge
Ludlow, of the Court of Quarter Ses-
sions, yesterday. An affidavit was
presented by Passmore Williamson,
setting forth that one Lima Conquest.
and the slave of William T. Conquest,
was being illegally detained in this
city. A writ was issued and the wo-
man brought into court by her master.
The Judge asked her whether she was
Illegally detained and whether she de-
sired to return to Virginia as q slave
again. She expressed desire to go
back. prefering the alternative of sla.
very to freedom. The Judge there
upon dismissed the case, and the ne
gress retired with her master.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

Ex-Postmaster Fowler must have
had speedy recovery from tho attack
of yellow fever, if the correspondent
of the Charleston Courier speakes tru-
~. he says that letter has been
received from Mr.. Fowler, by an init
mate friend in New York, in which he
speaks gratefully of the friends who
have endeavored to lift the load which
Expresses him. He is satisfied that if
the world knew the story Of his trans
gressions it would not Judge him so
harshly. he does not dispair of the
day when he can fearlessly return to
his own dear New York, y and again
mingle with congenial friends at the
New York Hotel.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05


AS Tom Sayers was recently driv-
ing along the Holloway road, near
London, when the wheel Of his chaise
came il contact with that Of a cart,
whose driver put bis whip across Toms
shoulders. This was to much for the
Champion he aligbted and promptly
hauled the carman from his cart. The
Jarvy reioined BY Telling Tom to the
ground Hereupon the bystanders.
recognizing Sayers, shouted: -" Halo
Tom you have got hold Of another
Heenau y The sonnd of Tom Sayer's
name was enough for The carman.
who quickly mounted lis vehicle, and
whopped his "Dohbin and drove away"
evidently conscious that he had
"caught Terter. but was. not de-
sirous to Investigate further the pecr..
iarities Of hts catch
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

Doe FAcE.-The term doe face"
SO commonly spelled dough face" by
the New York Tribune and other
journals, which, from their frequent
use of the expression, would seem to
have patent for its invention, was
first uttered by John Randolph, and
applied by him to q class Of politici-
ans who are like the doe, or female deer
which is frightened by seeing its own
face reflected in streamlet. Balti-
more american.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

AMERICAN HORSES FOR THE FRENCH
EMPEROR. The French legation has
lately visited Boston, to approve the
purchase by well-known horse dealer,
of five superb Vermont horses, for the
stable Of the French Emperor, who al
ready possesses twenty-four specimens
of the same breed.
The new horses are fifteen hands
high, having fine action, and speed
not less than $50. They are of the
Empetor's favorite color, deep bay,
as are nearly all the Emperor's stock Of
four hundred, and their tails are OF
natural length, with one exception
The cost was between 50, 900 and So,
600 pair. These horses viii be Ia
ken to Europe, in one Of the Wander
built steamers.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

VIZ have further intelligence from
Gen. Walker and his band of flibnst-
crs. The schooner J A. Taylor, has
left New Orleans for Ruatan. with fifty
men on board to the aid Of General
Walker. The fiiibuster was still at
at Truxillo, fortifyinc his position,
and expecting an attack from Guard
lola on the night of the fifteenth
The inhabitants were leaving in large
numbers for Ruatan, very much fright
ened at. the idea Of an assault. Later
advices from Walker we're anxiously
awaited at New Orleans.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

Iris announced that upon the arri-
val of the Prince of Wales in New
York city, the Mayor vii assume con-
troll ofall the official courtesies. There
will be no formal reception but grand
military and civic procession is talked
of All British merchant vessels with
in reas enable distance, will be request
ed to rendezvous at the port, in order
to give eclat to the occasion. The
banquet at the Academy of Music is
expected to be a significant affair.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
A TURTLE OVER srxTY YEARs ORR.

A TURTLE OVER SIXTY ! EARS lied.
"A woman named Sarah McKiason,
residing near Indiana, discovered 9
land turtle or terrapin, near her house
the other day, which may well take
rank among the Oldest inhabitants.
AS viii be seen BY the following names
and dates inscribed on it, it is over
sixty years Of age, yet is as active to
day as ever, and looks as if it might
live hundred years: James Dixon,
1897; james McKisson, 1918; Thomas
Cross, 1918 Robert McKissons 1929;
William McKisson, ls49. Mr.. Nc
Kisson, who marked it in 1929, is still
alive and well. and states that it was
found but few rods from where be
left it. It had the 10th Of August,
1860, marked on its back, and was
turned loose again.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

TIE cricket match between Canada
and the United States commenced at
Montreal on Wednesday, with the fol-
loving result Canada, first innings,
50; United States, first innings, 1865 j;
Canada, second innings, q, with three
wickets to go down. The Duke Of
Newcastle notified the committee that
the Prince Of Wales desired to visit
the grounds.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05


AMONG the passengers by the Ara
bia, which arrived in Boston on We'd
nesday we're John B. Cough, Mrs.
Cpshman, mother of Charlotte, and an
adopted son of the latter. Mr. Cough
was waited upon on his arrival by the
Rev. Fl. NJ, Dexter, Of Boston, who
presented TO him letter of welcome,
conveying the expression of their cor
dial esteem and love, and inviting him
to public reception in Boston, sighed
by four hundred and eighty clergymen
of different denominations in Massa-
chusetts.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

INCIDENT Several young ladies
were looking at the sleeping births of
His Royal Highness, when one damsel
anxiously asked the attendent if he
could tell which birth was for the
Princes own use. She was answered
that he did not know. The young
lady in very sentimental tone of voice
said she was so sorry, she would so
liked to have placed her hand on his
pillow. Then marin, said the mat
ter Of fact attendant, ~ think you
had better put it on to all of them and
you viii be sure to be right" This
seemed to destroy the dannsel's ro-
nance, for she left the car, looking
daggers at him who spoke.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
Sale of Land.

TIVE subscriber viii offer, at Private Sale,
L the FARM on which he now resides, sitna.
ted in the Township Of Delaware, county Of
Huntsrdon, containing
One Hundred and Fjfty.fos Acres.
The Land lies on the road leading from Lock.
town to the Old Bears Head Tavern, adjoining
lands Of Asa Bosenberry, Elisha Warford, Jos.
Robbins, and others. The improvements consist
of s Frame Dwelling House, Mix House. a
good Barn and Howell, and lasting well Of wa
ter near the door. There are also on the prelni.
sss Fruis Trees of various kinds among which
are ONE THOUSAND PEACH TREES, of two
years growth next spring. A never failing
stream runs through yhs property. The land
has been well lined quite recently One hun.
dred acres Of the place Is tillable, and the bal.
lance wood land A further description Is not
necessary. Persons wishing TO view the proper.
ty can do 50 by calling on the subscriber, Ply.
ments made easy.
JOSEPH HIBBE,
aug. ~, II. Croton, p. o., N. ].
N B.-The above property win be sold in
two lots or together, to suit purchasers-I03
acres in one tract, and 6fty-two in the other.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

1t is defnately arranged that the
Prince of Wales and suite viii arrive
in Philadelphia, from Baltimore, on
on Tuesday night, October 9th, and
will remain until Thursday, October
18th, at noon. He viii thus see
Philadelphia on the eve of a munich
pal election, and at the most exciting
period of the year.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

De LAVE, the rope walker, is anus
ing and astonishing the people near
Plainfeld He walked on a tight
rope, stretched over the Wasbington-
vile falls, near 8 s. Ayres' Hotel, on
Saturday last The distance walked
was about Eve huadred feet, the rope
over one hundred feet high. Yester-
day he was to walk over with peach
baskets on his feet, and sit on a chair
in the middle Of the rope. There were
between one and two thousand peo-
pie present.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
A RICH Cry. New Bedford, Mas.

A RICH Cry. New. Bedford, Mas
sachusetts, has greater aggregate OF
wealth, according to the population,
than any other city in the United
States In case of an equal distribu-
ton of property to every male citizen
of the place, the amount would be
more than 81, 800 each; and if divided
among all the inhabitants, every man,
woman and child would receive sum
exceeding $1,000 The total valua-
ton is $93.ll9, 900; the number Of
males paying a poll tax Of $3.50 each,
5,317.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

JOHN DAVIS, conductor, and Engi-
neer Wood, on Sunday morning jeop-
ardized the lives of passengers in a
train on the Central Railroad, by run
ming eighty one miles in one hundred
minutes. AS no accident happened,
the individuals mentioned are extolled
by the country papers, for the feat
which they accomplished, and other
engineers and conductors are chal-
lenged TO do likewise.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
The Oxygenated Bltters.

Nature in her great laboratory, has stored
some remedy adapted to every disease which
" flesh is heir to-" But it requires the investi-
cation and research of the philosopher to discov-
er and apply this rem ,dy, Such research and
investigation has succeeded in discovering a rem
edy for that most affective dispensation, the
DYSPEPSIA.
With all its lesser and numerous evils; and ii
may be safely asserted that until the appearance
Of the Orygen's0ta5 Bittsrs, case of Dyspsp-
STA cured was a rare experience in medical prae-
tice, Now under the influence Of these Bitters
the rule is TO cys the rare exception, failure to
cure.
From she Ladyof JOHN Jones, Esq,
Well known and muchrespected in the southern
part Of New Jersey.
sEAvIILE, N. T., JAN IT 1860.
Messrs. S. W Fowle & Co.,
Sirs II have taken more or less Of the
Oxygennated Bitters for the last three years,
and have been much benefited by their use /
have been much troubled with Dyspepsia for
many years past, and found nothing that affor-
ded me any relief until used the Bitters / do
most cheerfully recommend their use 80 all who
are afflicted With that complaint.
Yours, &C., DEBORAH JONES
Prepared by SETH W. ..FoWLE CO., Bos.
ton, and for sale BY S. II. TyrUs, Lambertville; ;
JACOB WILLIAMSON, Ringoea; BRYAN HoUGH,
Frenchtown ABEL WEBSTER, Baptisttown
J. H. HIGeINs Remington; DR.. A. LIvEzEY
New Hope, Pa. and by dealers everywhere.
April II. March IA, '6O.--ly.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

Mr. D. q. MARTIN, the gentleman
who left Boston some two weeks ago
in a little two cared wherry, arrived
safely in New York on Monday, hav-
ing accomplished his extraordinary
feat in about so hours Of actual row.
ing, averaging over five miles per hour.
he sasbsisted almost wholly on berries
and other fruit, drinking no water ;
the last days pull from place about
ten miles east of Sands Point, was &C.
complished after late breakfast, a
portion of one watermelon only serv-
ing for his refreshment.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
AN ELEPHANT SWIMMING Fully

AN ELEPHANT SWIMMING Fully
FIVE thousand people gathered upon
the bank Of the river at Cincinnati,
on Friday, to witness the feat Of Dan.
Rice's elephant, Lalla Rookh, swim.
ming from the Kentucky to the Ohio
shore. On the first attempt several
skiffs laden with people, accompanied
the elephant, but when hundred feet
from the shore, Miss Lalla eviDced an
ugly disposition, and chased them all
ont Of the water. The Commercial
says: At times nothing but the end
of her trunk would be visible, then the
top of her head, and agsin she would
dive entirely ont of sight, remaining
under water until those on shore began
to think she was drowned, when Of a
sudden she would come to the. surface
with such q surge that would throw
her huge bulk half way ont Of the wa
ter"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

We can hardly conceive the vast
amount of wealth comprised. in New
York city. At late meeting Of the
Board of Supervisors Of that city, the
Comptroller sent in a communication,
stating that the amount of money re-
quired to be raised by taxation for
State, county, and city purposes, is
$9.728,067 go. The assessed yalua-
ton of the property Of the city was
estimated by the committee on Annual
Taxes, to be $577, $50, 65e.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

AN old man, aged ninety three
years, living in Maryland, in one day
during the last harvest cut With a syc-
kle thirteen aud half dozen sheaves
Of wheat and bound and shocked them.
The last was the eightieth harvest in
which he had successfully labored, and
he is still in possession Of much men,
tai as well as physical vigor
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

The " mysterious American bark, 2
Charles 3. Truitt, which lay off Queens
town, ireland, five or six months, with
arms, has now discharged her cargo Of
Ills eases of Colts rifles into the
steamer Queen of England, fitting ont
at Liverpool for Graibaldi. The rifles
we're valued at 500, 900. and were ship
ped by Major BARLEY, Of this State. -
Neao Horens Conn. Journal
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

IT is stated that the Secretary Of
the Treasury, has consnated to sus-
pend the coinage Of the gold dollars,
aud to have those in the sub-treasury
recoined into large pieces for expor-
tation, and to benefit the banks by
creating larger demand for ope-dol-
lar bills.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
Important to All.

YSHE subscriber in continuing his business,
Il would inform the public that he has CON
slant supply Of Groceries and Provisions Dry
Goods in their variety, adapted to the season,
with Hats. Gaps, Boots, Shoes, and Notions,
a1 sasfaaitstns. all VERY CHEAP.
Attention is called especially to the Carpet
department, embracing every variety Of style
and quality and will be sold at very Zol0 prices.
Also, Oil Cloths, Window Shades, Wall Papsrs,
Trunks, Looking Glasses. Crocksry, Cutlery.
and general Furnishing Gcodz
His stock Of Goods Is well worth the atten.
ton Of Housekeepsrs.
JOB SILVERs,
Cor. Union and Coryen gts.,
Aug. 70, 1860. Lamhertvillc, n ].
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

CANAL street, in New Orleans is said
e be the NEST magnificent street in
the world, being eight miles long and
swo hundred feet wide, with parteree
pscminade ID the centre forty feet wide.
- the crossings monuments or foun-
tains are to be erected.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

How CoNeREss ELECTS PREs1-
DENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. - The
House of Representatives has nothing
whatever to do with the election Of q
Vice President, nor the Senate with
the election Of q President. The
powers Of each body are distinct and
entirely independent Of the other.
Ifno President DO chosen, By the
electors, the House Of Representatives
may choose the President, their choice
being restricted to the persons having
the highest numbers, not exceeding
three Oh the list Of those voted for for
President.
If no Vice President be chosen by
the electors, the Senate shall choose
Vice President from the two highest
numbers on the list of those voted for
for Vice President.
If the House fails to elect a Presi-
dent before the 4th Of March rext
following, then the Vice President,
whether elected by the electors or the
Senate, shall act az President.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
,Died
4

In Lambertville, on the 26th uIt., of
Diphthena, Margaretta Jane, in the
18th year Of her age and on the Both
ult,, Of the same disease, May Scott,
in her eleventh year. children of the
Rev. Benjamin and Mary s. Carroll
August 23d, Lewis. youngest son Of
George and Mary Hanson. aged 9
months and days.
In Doylestown township, on Thurs
day last, Hannah Large, aged IS yrs.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

THxT are making preparations to
receive the Prince of Wales at Wash
iaton. There viii be a ball at the
White House of the most exclusive
and aristocratic character. Miss Lane
viii superintend the arrangements
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

TWENTY Two NEeRoEs HUNG. The
lsssst accounts from Texas, say that
twenty-five negroes have been hung
in that state, without judge or jury,
on suspicion of being engaged in the
late insurection.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

IT is said the peach crop of Illinois
win be immense. A ridge in Union
and Jackson counties, twenty miles
long, and from FIVE TO seven miles
wide. viii produce at least 100000
bushels. A large amount of this in
msnse crop WILDE distilled.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

In BURMA, when young wo-
nan i taken III, her parents agree
With tho physician, that If be cures
sAs patient, be may have her for his
tsoabse, bat if she dies under his med
kline, be is to pay them her full value.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

To advertisers throughout the city
and country, we would merely state,
BY way of q reminder, that the Lam
bertville Press has the largest circula-
ton Of any paper in Hunderdon coun-t
~, and the circulation is still increasing
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

EAsToN, Sept. lst The jury in the
case of Joseph Oliver, induced for the
murder Of John Phetzinger, after an
absence of half an honr, brought ii .
verdict of not guilty this evening.
Phetzinger was The private watch
man Of a planning mill On the nora
ing Of the 9Th Of july he attacked
Joseph Oliver and Alfred Apple With
a gun. Oliver wreDchsd the gun from
his hands and struck him over the
head with the Int end, killing him IN
SANITY.
The trial has occupied the attention
Of the court for six days. Much in
terest was felt in the result. and The
verdict gives general satisfaction
Mr.. divers family connections are
highly respectable
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

MEXICAN AFFAIRS w ashingtou,
Anq. 81 It is aseertaiusd that Che
Admiuistrat on has 81 more official III
formation on Mexican affairs than is
already knownto the .public through
theilewsrapcrs. The despatch Of YES
sells TO the Gulf is merely precaution-
airy matter il view Of tbe threatened
Spanish hostiiiiies against Mexico
as rrohahlr HAT Minister McLano
will return to Vera Cruz IN October,
in accordance with The desires express
sed in olicial quarters.
While our country would not view
with indifference an armed European
Intervention in the affairs Of that coun-
try, II would be powerless to lawfully
interfere, Congress having made no
provision for any such contingency.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
Dissolution Of Partnership.

TINE co-partnership heretofore exciting under
Il the name of J. SILvERS & son, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
The books Of said firm win be left With JOB
SILVERS for immediate collection.
J. SILVERiS 3 son.
Lambertyille, Aug. rs, 1850.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

KossUgH and Klapka, and large
body of Hungarian refugees, the latter
military organized, are, it is reported,
at Bucharest, prepared to invade the
eopntry and get up a revolution.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

LADY FRANKLIN arrived at Montre-
a on Thursday last. At every sta
tSon on the route, throngs collected to
SEQ one whose heroic virtues have rem
deeed her so renowned.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

Coz Corr is said to be the gamer
BY 0sribsldi's successes. His agent
IN London, at last accounts was bust
~ engaged in dispatching invoices ad-
dressed 10 "His Excellency Guisep-
pc Gasibaldi, Palermo"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

A number of Poles and Hungarians
lave arrived at Malta, from Constant
ineple, to join. Garibaldi They are
chiefly stat officers. They have plen-
~ of zeal, but no money.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05
Ladies. Attend

TUST RECEIVED A new ana splendid
81 stock Of ALL obs, at Miss Mary
Wetherill's Fancy Trimming Store, four doors
above the Presbyterian Church, where she
keeps constantly on hand, al excellent assert
ment Of fashionable Goods, of every quality
Particular attention given to MILLINERY
MISS MARY WETHERTLL.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

IT lie said that SO many buffaloes
hsye been killed on the Western
plains for nero sport, that the stencil
from the carcasses, is in some places,
almost insupportable.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

A SLAYER brig named the Triton was
taken into Norfolk yesterday. She
Asd been captured on the coast of At
rica by the United States steamer
Myetis. Neither cargo nor papers
we're found on board the brig when
oaptured.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

II 10 estimated that the reception
Of His Royal Highness, the Prince of
Wales, win cost the Provincial Gov
ssnment of the Canadas no less sum
than 81, 900, 600.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-09-05

F1As oficer Strolling, of the East
India squadron, officially reports that
Lord Elgin and Raron eros, were en-
dsavoring to settle the difficulties with
the Chinese, without resorting to
force.