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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17
A CLERGYMAN Sentenced i.

The Rev. Jacob s. Harden, who for
some time has been on trial at Belvidere,
Nj, for the murder of his wife by slow
poison, has been been convicted, and SEN
fenced to death. The testimony reveal
ed facts that are summoned up thus:
He committed murder on his young and
confnding wife, who loved him to destruc-
tion, as the evidence in the case shows, by
the more diabolical means, known to
the murderer; he stood by her deathbed,
and saw her life wasting away by inches
without affording her any relief; when her
piteous cries went up to him for "water,
only glass of water, am burning up;"
he fed her day by day with that which
caused her mortal agony; he refused to
send for her parents in her dying hour, to
secure their parting blessing; he had COM
mitted the great crime ofperiury by swear
ing before the Coroner's Jury that his
wife, on her dying bed, informed him that
she had poisoned herself Add to all this,
his attempt to fasten upon the memory of
his victim the crime of suicide.
The Court room for the last three days
has been filled to overfowing. Hundreds
went away, without being able to gain ad-
mlttance. The town to-day presented an
extraordinary spectacle. At an early hour
OF the day wagons and vehicles of all
kinds came flowing in from every direction,
and by noon there was perfect jam. I
am informed that over six hundred wagons
were stored away at the different public
houses. Horses were tied around in the
public streets, and everything gave evi-
dence of some great public demonstration.
The people seemed wild with excitement.
The courtroom presents pitiable specta-
Gle. Not single seat in it has escaped de-
struction.
The ladies of the town and county dur
ing the whole course of the trial have been
in attendance in large numbers. The
space allotted to them is limited to gal
lery of moderate dimensions, and such has
been their anxiety to see and hear that ma
ny of them remained in their seats from
in the morning until the close of the day.
Eight o'clock p. M-The Jury have
Just retured into court, after an absence of
two hours. At the ring of the Court
House bell people rushed from every quar-
ter, ard soon the house was denssly pack
ed with spectators. The prisoner was
brought in. amid breathless silence. His
aged father, who sat by his side during the
whole of the trial, was not present to hear
that awful word, "Guilty," fall from the
lips OF the Foreman of the Jury, which
eonslgns his unfortunate son of the gal
lows. When the word came to the ears
OF the prisoner, his head fell upon the Ia
BILE and be groaned in great agony. His
counsel, who sat by his side, we're fixed to
their seats, and some time elapsed before
they recovered their self-possession.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17
THE BEST HORSE IN OHIO.
BIC BOSTON.

DIG BOSTON made his four last seasons in Wooster
ID but he will be kept the present at the follow
ing places Mondays and Tuesdays in Gilersburg and
the remainder of the week in Lafayette Holmes county
Ohio, commencing on the I'd day of April and ending
on the 18th of July.
Big Boston, the distinguished race horse will be ex-
hibted in Aiersburg the first and second days Of
where all who wish to him engage his services
viii have an opportunity.
PEDIGREE
Big Boston bred by EN- Blackburn, woodford
county, Kentucky, who imported Short Imp, Morgan
Imp, Sovereign American Eclipse, shark, Lance Bar
troner, John Bascomb, Port Boy, Arab, Gray Eagle,
Wagner, Camden and Old Boston, the strongest
horse the world produced As the competitor of
the world Fashion, Boston carried I26 lbs and
run miles in minutes 80 seconds; feat that was
equalled by any horse in America. Big Boston
by imported Domede, he by Flonge he by the Godol-
phin. Dam Polly Hopkins, by Bertran, great dam, Sc
tlia great great grand dam by the Imp Dusaro He is
l6 hands, weighs 1220 lbs Red bay, black legs,
and tail. He has his mile in / minute and so
onds; half mile in in so seconds, thoroughly
trained but showed speed in his trials equal to the fast
est He is half brother to Lexington that sold for
$4,000; also to Lecompte that sold for $40 00 by
W. Wells to Mr. Ten Brock. These the great race
between America and England. For beauty strength,
action and fine figure Big Boston is not surpassed by
any horse in America At the Wayne County Fair last
that sold Immediately after the Fair for $500. BE also
took the premium the Moss horse Black Sampson
that sold for $780, In fact to the language of
Judge Cox and thousand Others he is perfect horse.
Some ten of his colts took premiums at said fair
TERMS:-Fifteen dollars for insurance.
JASPER P0ULS0N Groom.
April 9Th, 1S60-34
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Cleveland, Aug. 25, 1859.
Messrs. Heller & Sechrist:

Messrs. Heller & Sechrist:
Gentlemen,-In the fall of 1855 had a
severe attack of Chill Fever, and as got better found
nv hair coming out or rather falling out At the sug-
gestion of friend procured bottle of Mr.. Scientists
Restorative 1t at arrested the decay ofmy hair
and prevented the badness anticipated and dreaded
But this was not ALL / found my hair, which dry,
and turning grey restored to the soness of youth and
to its natural color. have little faith in any specific
making hair grow upon bald head but your restor
ave did all my which it promised and more; it
restored not only the vsorous growth but color also.
have since had occasion to recommend it to others
and have heard from them in every the highest
commendation of its virtues.
Very Truly yours, A. 81. LEWIS.
Akron Sent. %, 1859
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17

HAIR RTsToRATIvE.-31r.G G. Sechrists Hair Rostora-
tive is brought before the public at the instance of
who have tried and proved its virtues We for
do know of verify that the Restorative possesses the
qualities for which it is recommended Hundreds of
persons have tried it and in every proved beneficial
results 1t restores the hair to its natural color gives
vigor of growth, leaves sticky, rough greasy
feeling and prevents all tendency to badness It is not
but RESTORATIVE stimulating the skin to activity
and bringing back to the head the glossy locks of youth
Summit Beacon.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17
oI.; r;bie Duel Between 40 Men.

vi r;bie Duei Between 40 Men.
An old Mississippian furnishes the fol
lowing to the Woodyille (Mississipp) Re
publican:
The famous duel, in which forty or
more gentlemen were engaged, in 1928,
is still remembered in Natchez. Colonel
Jim Bowie, the famous fighter and inven-
Tor of the knife which bears his name,
used to spend great deal of his time in
Natchez. He was challenged by a gen.
tlsman of Alexandra, Louisiana, whose
friends to the number of twenty, or more
accompanied him to Natchez, to see
fair play, knowing that Bowie was des-
perats man, and had his own friends about
him. All parties went upon the field
The combatants took their places in the
center, separate from their friends in the
rear, far enough not to endanger them with
their balls. Behold the battle array thus:
Twenty armed Louisianians fifty yards be-
hind their champion and his seconds and
surgeons, and opposite them and as far be-
hind Bowie and his seconds end surgeons,
twenty armed Mississippians.
Behold the nights of Natchez thronged
with spectators, and steamer in the riv-
er rounded to its deck black with passen-
gers, watching with deep interest the
scene. The plan of fight was to ex-
change shots twice with pistols, and to
close with knives. Bowie being armed
with his own terrible weapon. At the
first fire both parties escaped. At the
second the Louisianian was too quick and
took advantage of Bowie who waited the
word. At this Bowie,e second cried
"foul play~ and shot the Louisianian
dead. The second of the latter instantly
killed the slayer of his principal. Bowie
drove his knife into this man. The sur
geons now crossed blades, while with loud
battle cries came on the two parties of
friends, the light of battle in their eyes.
In moment the whole number were en-
gagged in fearless conflict. Dirks, pistols
and knives were used with fatal effect, un-
til one party drove the other from the
field. l do not know how many were Kill
led and wounded in all, but it was dread
full slaughter. Bowie fought like a lion,
but fell covered with wounds For months
he fingered at the Mansion House before
he fully recovered.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17

~A case came before the Supreme
Court in Hartford, Conn.,, the other day,
in which the plaintiff was a dentist from
a neighboring town, and the defendant a
young lady who had purchased set ofup-
per teeth from him. The bill of $50 she
refused to pay, as with the teeth which had
been supplied her she could neither talk
nor bite. The gallant juryman knowing
that the lady must do both, returned aver.
dict in her favor.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17

EIn Cheatham county, Tenn, James
Morgan retired to bed to read, and after be
had fallen asleep the family were aroused
BY his screams, when they hurried to his
room just as be threw the door open and
fell PROSTATE to the floor. He was so bad
ly burned that he died in day or two af-
terward. He had some $4,000 in his
room, the greater part of it being gold,
some OF which has been recovered in a
damaged condition, but the paper money
was entirely lost.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17
c.. SECHRIST'S
Stair Hestnratite,
Manufactured and sold wholesale and retail by
HELLER &c &SECHRIST.
ID D1U G CT . II 3,
Akron, o.
READ WHAT THE PUBLIC SAY.

TX n
Messrs. Heller l. Sechrist:
You ask my opinion ofyour Hair Re-
storative, and giveit to you with pleasure.
My hair for same time, had been growing thin, and
had employed various Hair Restoratives-Woods,M Mrs.
Aliens and Others all having think the basis
lac surplus sugar of lead or both From the of
these, my hair became harsh, much as to be
noyiug to me and still continued to fall off.
My hair had also become very gray about my temples.
These remede schanged the gray into variety ofcolors
"a dull red being the prevailing one.
With this experiment 1 made up my mind that hair
restoratives humbugs; when lady friend of mine
from Akron, urged try bottle of your Restorative,
and did So and before the bottle used up hair
became as set in my head it was and to
surprise or my friend had said nothing about its chang
ing the color OF the har) my hair became glossy, soft
and black, the natural color.
Now with my hair restorative experiment. do not hes
itate say that your preparation is invaluable, and
when the public shall become acquainted with it my
opinion is that it will drive all other Hair resoratives
out of the market Truly, Yours,
DAN'L R. TILDEN.
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Akron, Sept. q, 1859

Messrs. Heller L Sechrist:
My Tonsorial Professor has been in the
habit, for tme at the time of semiweeky opera
tious my chin to give my head dressing with your
Hair Restorative.
have been surprised by its effects. 1t has restored
my hair to its natural brown color, and given it soft
ness that it possessed twenty five years ago.
have never used hair dye, and can not speak of
comparative merits: but from what have of the
effects of your Hair Restorative in my case
confidently say it will restore hair that is gray
faded to its natural COLOR and give it sottness that
equals that of youth. l.. V. BlERCE.
Akron. Sent. 5th. 1859.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17

EEUtah is without Courts now, ex-
cept such as the Mormons choose to hold.
The President having censured the United
States Judges, one has resigned, and the
otherfs in Washington. The Governor
and Surveyor General are the only FEEDER
al officers in the Territory.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-17

Messrs. Heller & Sechrist:
Gents,-The bottle of Hair Restor-
ative had of you has than realized my anticpa
tions Indeed may say with truth that had sort
of faith in it, till after the second application discover
ed that gray locks assuming their natural color
and now having used but threequarters of the BOTTLE
it will require sharp optics to find grey hair my
head. have full faith in its efficacy hair restOr
ative. for carry the proof with If you think it
will subserye your interests, you at liberty to
this as you desire Respectfully, &c,
J. W. DElTERICH.
N V. Oct 9Th 1859.
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The Japanese n Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. June 1.-THE japanese
generally are keeping quiet, but Tommy
and other suhordinates have paid visits to
Oakforl's and the principal stores in the VI
entity Of the Continental.
The reported assassination Of the Tycoon
Was communicated this morning To Captain
Dupont. bat having doubts O! it, au'hert'ci-
t.. has deemed proper not to diyuisc II to the
Princes. prtierring to await lnstru;t lons
from Washington and the arrival OF more
definite information.
II communicated, and believed BY the
Embassy, the present programme would
doubtless be broken up. The commission
suppose if the report is not entirely TN
founded, that it is the regent Of the Tycoon
who was killed, and not the Tycoon, who IS
a lad of but l. years of age.
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Seceders Convention.


RICHMOND, June 1.-THE Convention OF
the seeding delegates from the Charleston
Convention, met here to-day pursuant to ad-
journment.
The Convention assembled at noon. Gov.
Lubbock. of Texas was called to the chair.
After some preliminary proceedings, the
call of the roll of delegates was commenced.
But one delegate was present from llrgl-
MIA.
New York responded to the call of the
roll, but shortly afterwards Il despatch from
New York was received. signed by Fer
nando Wood, which said that those who
claimed to represent New York were bogus
delegates.
The Convention adjourned until ten
o'clock tomorrow.
There will be little or no discussion in
public during the sitting of the Convention.
Most Of the business will be transacted In
Committee. The public proceedings will,
therefore, be Of little interest, and the Con-
vention will probably adjourn tomorrow.
RICHMOND, June II, p. M.-Delegates from
Florida, to the Convention, arrived here this
eYening They are instructed not TO 20 to
Baltimore.
There is great excitement this evening at
the hotels, groups gathering in all parts, and
discussing the probabilities OF a dissolution OF
the Union.
1t is currently reported and believed that
several of the Virginia delegates to baltl-
more, will secede if the Richmond delegates
are not admitted.
The Alabama delegates say that they will
goto Baltimore, hoping not to be admitted
and believing that in that case all the South
ern States will join them, which, with Ore
gon, and California, will give them seven
teen States.
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NOTICE TO LICENSE TAX PAYgRs

AN ACT amending the first and second sections
of an act in relation to Licenses and Taxes on
the same, passed ;th of May, 1857.
Re II enacted by The City C1nAcH p, Aierandrt",
That the first ana second sections OF the above re-
cited act, be amended and re-cracted to read
as follows:
SECTION |. That all licenses FOR carrying on
any business or profession for which license is
required by the Laws Of this Corporation, shall eX-
pre on the first day Of June, and that all such Ii
censes shall be obtained from the Mayor of the
City, who shall before granting the same, require
from every person or firm applying therefor, GER
tiGcate from the Collector OF the Ward in which
such person or firm transacts business, setting
forth the amount of the tax on such License, aud
that the same has been paid to such Collector.
SEC. 2. II shall be the duty of the Clerk Of the
Common Council Immediately on receiving the re-
turns of the Assessors for any Ward, deliver to
the Collector OF Taxes for such Ward, bills Tor the
taxes or licenses to persons and firms transacting
business in such Ward. and the said Collectors
saa immediately proceed to collect the from
the person or firms chargcabe Herewith, for which
collection they shall DO entitled to and receive
and Il half per cent. the amount thereof. The
said Clerk shall also deliver 10 tho Mayor list of
the bills so delivered to him by the Collectors, and
should any such bill re Lain unpaid in the hands
Of the Collectors for fifteen days after the first day
of June in any year, the same shall be by him re-
ported to the Mayor, who shall proceed against
the party or parties SO in default, in accordance
with the provisions of the third section of this act
SEC 3. And be it further enacted, That any
person who shall carry on, or attempt to carry on
any such business without first obtaining Il Ii
cense therefor, shall forfeit and pay double the
amount chargcab!e for license for such business
or profession One half OF which shall go the in
former, and the other half shall be for the use OF
the Corporation, which: amount shall be recovcra-
ble with costs. in the name of the City Council of
Alexandria.
10 We call the attention of Lice@se Tax Pay
crs to The above law, and We would respectfully
suggest as we have so short time in which to
call you will confer favor by paying on demand,
as we have to make our returns to the Mayor by
tho 18th of this month. WESLEY AVERY,
Collector Of lst and 4th Wards.
JOHN A. FIELD,
lie S-dtd Collector of 2nd and 3rd Wards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

New YORK, June ll.-Flour is firm; State -
,,E,S5 %. Ohio Sj.T5G1 $3.50; Southern has de-
lined IT, Wheat has declined lc Corn has adj
yanced lc: mixed 6&:l 66c.; yellow 7o(1 Tie
Pork is ,iuiet; mess $i7.+5W S'S.&7. Lard is firm.
Whixkoy is dali. Money j. plenty, but dull; loans
on call l!Gaj = Ct. Socks are hnoy"nt Va u 5
az. Mo g. So.
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REMAKKS.-~"c make no alteration III tne
a.urc> in the table above, thc TRANSACTIONS beng
80 light a. 10, 10 warrant any change. The re-
rei,ts Of produce are very light, and the demand
moderate Flour, Super, Sj.jVWSo.73, ana hciu
trm->a!cs w tie dray load. Whits Wheat is
tal4Sr.. ana very Quet-rcd l2S0 1859. Corn
heavy. Oats dull. and Rye inactive. Nothing
doing in Seeds. Corn Meal is in abundant supply
AT 76M.75c. Wool in good request, with bur l''tie
coming in The Grocery market is inactive.
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:, YIEE LIST .
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-JUNt

ARRIVED.
Steamship Monticello, Eager, II hours from
E.w York VIA Norfolk, merchandise and paSSen
ger. to Eyw!c \ Co.
S,hr. Empire Hall. Norfolk. 10 I. }. Mehahoy'
Sch. Zcno. licla>, Philadelphia. coal to d. Il.
Smith.
steamer Columbia. Harper, Baltimore. to heat
Z Bro. ,
steamer {. l. AIg.r. FcGton. Philadelphia, to
Wr. II. fuSic i son.
SAILED.
Schr. James Barrett, Ni;kerson, Hyans'. by
sehr. Betty Hooper, Wist, Port Opposite; by
American Coal Co.
MrMoRAJA
Schr. Evergreen. Potter, hence at Norfolk o'o
inst. v,
Schr. Mot; Bcdcll, Ryder,Sence At New YORK
10th inst
Schr. Maria J. Carlton. So.slrr. hence at Boston
9th inst
Scur. T. " Gardner, Bourne cid At Salem, Tor
thi> port. It'll inst.
pAs>rxonrS by the Stea,rrr Monticello, from
New Iork-Alrs. Bishop J?Ins and servant Dr.
Boyle: c. VI. Hitchcock tAnthony HuiSt; Dr'
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DORSEY'S SELF-RAKING
REAPER and MOWER,
FOR 1860.

TIE MOST COMPLETE LAB0R-SAVIEG HAIR
YESTER KNOWN.
TT Is \ WE'LL KNOWN FACT, THAT
! there is no work incidcnt to the Farmers du-
ties more iaborious and toilsomc, than that OF
rakin; or forking of the sheuves, from ordinary
Rcaping Machines, and none other than hearty,
robust men, with vigorous constitutions, can en-
dure and perform it properly.
There is no necessity of referring 10 this matter
at length, az every owner of an ordinary Reaper
will acknowledge this to be the truth. On the
commencement of Harvest the question does not
arise as to who may perform the Raker's part|'
bat on the contrary, which one of the number has
the ability and manly strength, and will consent
to do it that Is the question 10 be settled.
Compare for moment the difference II he
DORSEY MACHINE needs but tcamster, other
machines Il man 20 rake OFF the wheat, and slso
driver to attend the horses. Now tho man who
will undertake. to rake of" cannot be Il small
man. otherwise he will lack the physical power to
do th!: work allotted thcn OF course, his weight
is added to the draught of The machine. and the
horses compelled 10 draw this extra weight over
soft ground--and after all this additional waste of
time and labor. his work is but impericctly per-
fOrmcd--et him be ever skillful in the manage
ment of his rake or fork, he cannot deliver neat
saeaf, Or fail to scatter the 5traw-On the other
hand, DORSEY'S MACHINE, las before stated J
requires only good driver, the balance OF the
work is done and done perfect by the Machine.
The Grain is cut at the rate OF sixteen acres
per day. The shcaves delivered compact and
straight at the butts, and if the binders do their
duty, Il Horse Rake TO CLEAN would be useless.
Contrast the difference, and judge accordingly.
Among the recent improvements, have sGbstl-
tuted ma!leahlc iron guards for east ones.
The Knives. back blade and eye, are Of steel.
The shape Of the blade has also been rcmodcled
and improved. y Self.Adjusibie Lever throws
the whole Machinery in or out Of gear, by Il back
or forward movement of the Horses, without
touching the Lever by hand.
The Dirider has been improved and strengthen
ed with grain wheel inside, decreasing side draught
materially.
The Tongues have Double and Single Trees,
and Y okes ready to attach the horses.
Asa Mower, D0RSEI'S MACHINE is second
10 uonc other it will cut much grass, ard ms
well rs any other Machine can do it. The Track
clearer mas joints to rise and fall with unequal
surfaces. and will clear the track properly.
IL" For cutting Clover Seed, this Machine Is
unsurpassed.
The subscriber having been appointed Agent
for the above "REApER and MOWER, is now
ready to furnish ali those who wish to secure the
best combined MACHINE in existence, and
pledges himself to give cu:e satisfaction i'll every
particular. For HandbiilS, Circulars &C., ad-
dress JAMES SOW ERS,
Wildwood, Clarke County, Va, Agent for
CALVIN PAGE, Frederick, Md
Clarke County, Va, my 2l--eotJulyl
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CONGRESS-.
REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
Senate, Monday, June Il.

Senate, Monday, June Il.
Mr. Kennedy presented the credentials Of
Mr. Pearce, as Senator from Maryland, elect
ed from 4th OF March next.
AIr. Wilson offered resolution changing
the day of adjournment from the 18th to the
18th. Laid over under rules.
On motion of Mr.. Foot of Vermont, the
Claims Court bill was made the special or
der for the ID Monday of December next:
Mr.. Hale reported a resolution changing
the order Of business in the Senate, which
was laid over.
Mr. King moved to take up the report of
the Senate Printing Investigating Commit
tee, and to postpone all prior orders; alter
some discussion it was agreed to.
The Senate then took up the Civil Appro-
priatiUn bill.
Numerous amendments were proposed anu
discussed at length, until Il late hour.
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II : NOTICE For the accommodation
SseI. II; o those citizens .! Alexandria, who
are dcE!rous OF attending the performance Of the
Marine Band at the Capitol and Presidents
Hou.r. the Steamer THOMAS COLlNER will
make extra trips from Washington on ednes-
day and Saturday evenings, commenting on " Ell
ucs,lay next, leaving her wharf ii Washington,
after the CLOSE Of the music. &c o-it