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The Science of Skating.

The Scientific American has some
remarks upon the subject of skating
which are interesting at this time. We
have become, it says, in the present
practical age, great in small things,
from the fabrication of a pin to the
construction of q steamship The
humble skate, with which our youth
enjoy themselves in the clear, cold days
of winter-gliding, with lightning foot,
upon lake, pond, and river-has not
been overlooked in the march of i'm
proyement.
The Holland skate, with the runner
secured in shoe upper, appears to be
growing in popular favor and certain
" our old-fashioned skates have far too
many troublesome straps about them.
The runner, which is coming into more
general use, is devoid of a groove on
the face, and skaters assert that they
can go much faster with it." but can
not turn so rapidly. The old curled up
point is also losing caste, and it is time
that this feature Borrowed from Chi
nese mandarian's slippery was entirely
abandoned.
We have reason to feel conceited of
our skates in these days, when we CON-
pare them with those worn by our an
cestors, about 100 years ago. An old
London historian, describing the win
ter sports of the youth in that city in
he twelfth century, says (about fro
zea pond in Moorefeld) - " Many
young msn play upon it - some, stri-
ding as wide as they may to slide swift
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sEltgarried

On the Sd inst, by the Rev. A. Marsellss, Mr..
Jonas +. Cooper, of Tinicum, Pa, to Miss Su-
san Britton, of Kingwood, Hunterdon Coun-
ty, N. ].
Dec. 18th, at the Methodist parsonage in
Bennington, by Rev. Thomas Walters, Mr.. ia. |
cob H. Agains of Pleasant Run, to Miss Harriet
Painter, of METERS Mills
On Thursday, December 10Th by the Rev.
Thomas Swain, Mr., Arthur Hughes, of FIem-
ington, to Miss Susan, daughter of John Stires,.
of Keyport, n, j..
On the 31st ult., by the. Rev Jno Fort, Mr..
Joseph o. Larew, to Miss Wary Ellen johnson,
all of Pleasant Corner, Hunterdon CO., N. J.
On Christmas Eve, at the residence of the
bride near Quakertown, by the Rev. j. 8. Colt,
Mr.. Whitfield Henrie, of Everittstown, to Miss
Marinda Bird.
On the 4th inst, at the residence of the brides
father by the Rev. Dr. studdiford, Mr.. A. c.
Barber, of Lambertville, to Miss Fannie Mar
tindell, of West Amwell township
Jan. I'd, 1860, at the Methodist Parsonage, by
the Rev. G. Van Horn Mr.. Abrcn Lamason and
Miss Amanda Young, both of Clinton.
On the oath ult., by the Rev. t. t, Campbell,
Mr.. William G. Conklin, of Martinville Somer-
set county, N. j., to Miss Margaret e. Van
cynLla of Moth I-onob
In Hilltown, on the Sd inst, at the house of
the brides father, by Rev. J J. Christine, Mr..
Lemuel Taylor, of Wertsville, Hunterdon CO.,
N. j., to Miss Assnath Rowland, daughter of
Newton Rowland, of the former place. :
On the 9Th inst, at the residence of the brides
father, in Lambertville, N. J., by Friends GER
emony, Jacob Janney, of Philadelphia, to Ma
tilda, daughter of Robert Ely.
In Philadelphia on Thursday, the 5th inst,
by Rev. M. H. Sisty Mr.. Edward 81. Dubridgs,
of Warwick, to Miss Lavinia R. Flack, of Sole
bury, Bucks co., Pa.
In Phillipsburg, on Thursday, the 18th of No
vember, by Rev. James Y. Mitchell, Mr.. John
S. Barnet, of Easton, Pa, to Miss Sarah Jane
Mettler, of Phillipsburg, N. J.
At Phillipsburg, Dec. oath, by Rev. s. 7.
Moore, John Baker to Margaret Ann Hagerty,
both of Millersville, N. J.
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- The Gambtrtrillr gress.

for the condemned. The vast multi
tude, with'few exceptions. knelt down
and engaged in prayer, and fora time
nothing was heard but the hum of many
voices praying for Beauregard's soul.
The priest also exhorted the. people
present to take example by Beaure-
CARDS bad end, and not frequent the
tavern; the tavern led to the Jail, and
the jail to the scaffold..
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

The female nose in America is now
the subject of philosophical discussion.
A German traveller says of our ladies :
''They cannot be called, in general,
beautiful, because they are apt to be
wanting in that fullness Of form which
perfect beauty requires. and because
the majority Of them have long noses y
Home Journal asks, is the length Of
the American nose owing to the fact
that the sex in our country does not
allow itself to be snubbed ?
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11
Winter Cares and Joys.

In the halcyon days of autumn,
when all around us is breathing with
gentle murmuriugs, the perfumed and
baluy air; when with feelings of re-
greet we watch the funeral pageant of
nature, as it passes by with the gorge
GUS paraphanelia of many hines, we find
much to interest us without; but an
CRY tempests and fierce storms point US
to sheltered home where we may ac--
quire knowledge and enjoy the various
amusements common to- a social home
circle. The following seasonable adj
vice and valuable suggestions. we take
from the Philadelphia Bulletinj and
commend them to the perusal OF our
readers:
In the first place every house sho'd'
be not only thoroughly warmed, but
as perfectly ventilated as possible
To SILVER in damp weather is deadly
to sit in the same close heated air for
hours, is the best possible preparatiye
for catching cold It is not merely the
transit from hot to cold which Injuries );
it is the exchange of dry foul air for
fresh, which suddenly effects the pores
and has marked action on the organs
of respiration. At the same time, con-
slant draughts OF cold ais from WIN
dows and doors are even worse In their
effects. The first care of the house
keeper should be to see that every door
is made tight at the edges, which will
prove great economy in fuel; the Sc
cond to see that the room is aired at
regular intervals, and that where pos
sible a ventilator or chimney is provi-
ded, so that there may be, an exit for
heated air without endangering health
Another fact well worth remem-
boring in this weather, is that when the
first premonitions of cold are felt, the
best way to prevent it is to exercise
vigorously until Precipitation is induced
when the sufferer should keep up the
warmth by full clothing or going to
bed. No whiskey punches, or warm
baths or hot water and musterd for the
feet, can be compared to the glow
which a general stretching Of the mus
cles induces. If fairly caught, the cold
must be endured, but it is always mo-
difed by avoiding excuses of all kinds
AS mere matter of health, econ
omy and comforts, home-pleasures and
evening amusements in the home circle
should be carefully cultivated during
the winter. There is less of this in our
country, domestic as we are than there
should be. AID ingenious mind and an
obliging disposition find it easy to pre-
pare or suggest thousand minor mat
tiers conducive to pleasure and rational
instruction. Now is the time to form
reading classes, in which comment anG
question elicit and impart information,
and awaken an interest in general
knowledge. Now is the time for young
gentlemen and ladies, DESTROYS of lear
ming French, to form classes and &C.
quire knowledge IN the pleasantest man
ner, and now all manner of fancy labor,
from leather work to potichomaine, may
occupy the fingers and minds Of those
eonstructiyely inclined. Winter is no
bad season, when due precautions are
taken to secure health and comfort, and
when we can be content with domestic
and rational pleasures. /"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

The fame of John S. Rarey has
travelled to Egypt and fired the zeal
ambition of the equestrian lords of the
desert. The Viceroy has sent Mr,
Rarey an offer of 25 bIooded horses,
as good as can be bought in Egypt
ard Arabia, if he will come to Cairo
and give instruction in his art to- him,
his ministers and army officers.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11
New Jersey Legislature.

This body met at Trenton, on Tues
day, and Immediately organized bv
electing Hon. G. L. O. Clifford, of Es-
sex, President ofthe Senate, and Col.
A. II. Patterson, Of Monmouth, Speak
er in the Assembly.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

The late John f. Cook, of John
Browns party was Born on the 18th of
May, 1880, was sentenced to death on
the 18TH Of November, executed on the
10th of December, and his child was
born on the 10th of July last
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11
A. III. TregO, Dentist,
BRIDGE ST., LAMEBrvIELE,

Manufacturer Of Trego's TSo6erry To0tAwash.
10 1t is the duty OF every true Dentsa to
combat the Uery prevalent error of neglecting
the human teeth My efforts in this combat
have met with marked success, and now as a
greater inducement to give more attention to this
subject offer Four Elegant Presents to those
persons having the largest amount Of filing done
at my office in 1860. Terms as heretofore and
EUerytssng Warranted as represented
N B.--I am prepared to insert all The pseav (as
well as the old) styles of artificial teeth 1 de-
Jy competition in style, neatness, durability and
prices. Any desired information given by letter
or at my office, whore samples and presents may
be seen. Dec 81, 1859.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

The Mormons, according to their
owe census, are decreasing in Utah.
In 1856 they numbered $4,000; in
1857 only 3Io22, and in 1853 only
about 10000. They claim. however,
that they are Increasing in the coun-
try at large, and in the world, and
they ascribe the diminution in Utah to
temporary causes and absences.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

There is now III operation in the.
United States one mile Of railway to
every thousand Inhabitants in Eng
land, one to every 1000; and the
whole of Great Britain, one to every
$1,000 inhabitants.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

Hon. D. E. sickles says that no
preliminary proceedings for contrasting
his seat have been made, aad that it is
now to late. Mr. Williamson, his OPP
ponent, controyerts this, and announ-
ees his intention to contest.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

Lone DRESSES. The Autocrat =
of the atlantic Monthly throws off the
following
But confound me the make believe
women we have turned loose III orr
streets, where do they come from
Why, there isn't beast or a bird that
would drag its tail through the dirt in
the way these creatures do their dress
os. Because d Queen or Duchess
wears long robes on great occasions,
maid-of-all-work, or a factory girl,
thinks she must make herself nuisance
through the street, picking up and
carrying about with her-bah that's
what ! call getting vulgarity into your
bones and marrow. Making believe
to be what you are not, is the essence
of vulgarity.
Show over dirt is the one attribute
of vulgar people. If any man can
walk behind one of these women and
see what she rakes up as she goes, and
not feel squeamish, he has got a strong
stomach. [ wouldn't leave one of
them come into my house without
serving them as David did Saul at the
cave of the wilderness-cut off their.
skirts
Don't tell me that a true lady ever
sacrifices the duty Of keeping all around
her sweet and clean, to the wish of
making vulgar show-I won't believe
it Of lady.
There are some things which no fash /
ion has any right to touch, and clean
Illness is one of these things.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

SCENE AT AN EXECUTION. The
Montreal Gazette, in giving an account
of the execution Of man named Beau
regard, in that city, for the murder Of
farmer, says that the attendant min
lister requested the spectators to pra
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

A smart young man visiting a pris-
on IN Maine, inquired of sonre of the
prisoners the cause Of their being in
such place. At last he asked small
girl the cause of her being in prison.
Her answer was that she stole saw
mill, and went back after the pond and
was arrested" The young man left
Immediately
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11
Valuable Farm at Private sale.

YNHE subscriber offers his FARM at Private
sale which he now resides, at a very re-
duced price-much below the market rates.
The Farm is situated in Kingwood township.
Hunterdon county, N T., adjoining lands Of Ey-
eritt Bonham, and others, and
CONTAINS 1T ACRES of LAND
In good state Of cultivation, and is easily
worked. The Farm is well watered and fenced.
and has recently been lined The improve
ments are Good Dwelling House and Kitchen,
one large stone Barn and Howell, large Wagon
House, and other necessary out buildings This
Farm Is well adapted to the raising of Grain
ana drass, and it offers superior inducements to
Peach Growers as it is within short distince of.
the Belvidere Delaware Railroad, and the pro-
ducts can be sent to New Y ork and Philadelphia
markets daily. There is church, two stores,
and two grist mills within half mile Of the pro-
perty- For particulars, address
JOHN FINNY,
Kingwood, r O.
Dec. 81, 1859 --6w. n. J.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

Mrs; Chibbles, who has heard a
good-deal aBont the Theatre Of War"
suggests.t that in.snch a. place the back
seats must be desirable.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

THE. STATUE or HENRY CIAn-
The ship Fanny Fern, has arrived from
New Orleans, from Harve, with the
statue Of the great statesman; Henry
Clay.
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General sQelrs.

Lola Moutez. is reported to have.
written drama Of great pathos and
beauty, which has beer accepted at
one Of the London theatres.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

Wilkes Spirit says that Mr. Ten
Brock stood to win 100000 upon
his American horse Umpire for the
next Derby, at an outlay of So, 900.
He was shrewd enough to get all his
Bets toni early, when his unknown
colt stood discredited at the rate of
one hundred to- one.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11
Corn Ground.
Fire. Famine. Hail and Rain

M Y cover our beautiful earth, yet they
IYl have no pereeptible effect whatever upon
those sole.preserying, ever-enduring, storm
scorning
BOOTS AND SHOES
made by COOK, at his mandatory in Bridge
St., (Schermerhorn's old stand).
Fho subscriber would appeal to the sympa-
thies of wise public, beseeching them to look
to the covering of their feet, and make sure
that the foundations of the structure are well
protected and able to Withstand the rigors Of
the unusually severe winter that is approaching,
and the thaws of spring sure to follow. Protec-
tioi Boots and Shoes manufactured to order,
and repairing done neatly at the shortest notice
possible Remember the place-Bridge St.
two doors below Carver and Williams Store.
JOHN H. COOK,
Nov. 8, '59-1m Proprietor.
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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

MIND YOUR STOPS !-Parasols a
protection against the sun, used by
ladies made of cotton and whalebone
Straps: An article worn under the
boots of gentleman made of calf-skin'
Kites: Light frames, covered with
paper; sent into the air by boys with
tails om
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

The Hon. JAMES S. MENUS, form
erly Judge of the Supreme Court Of
New Jersey, died at his residence in
Jersey City on Wednesday last, in the
64th year of his age. He filed two
terms, each of seven years, as Justice
of the Supreme Court, by virtue Of
elections by the Legislature, and re-
tired from that post in 1852. Since
that time he was frequently employed
to aid in the trial of causes at those
circuits where he had recently presid-
cd as judge until impaired health inca
pacitated him for professional duties.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

A JUVENILE OPEA-AIR PRAYER
MEETING. AT a recent prayer meet
ing in Philadelphia a physician Of that
city gave an account of very inter-
esting prayer meeting held by the lit
tie boys in Belyidere. A short time
ago, he said, little boy about twelve
years old called on him, and asked him
if he woald permit the boys to have a
meeting in his Office. DR.. P. inquired
the object of the meeting. The lad
said they wished to have prayer
meeting there. On Saturday evening
though the rain was pouring down in
torrents, to the surprise of DR.. p. the
boy came without an umbrella or over
coat, and asked if the Office was open.
Soon there were twenty boys assensbled
After spending two hours in prayer
and other exercises, DR.. r suggested
that it might be proper to close their
meeting, or their parents might feel
some concern for them. On inqairy,
DR.. P learned that sin Of these boy IS
had been in the habit of meeting and
spending an hour in prayer under a
large oak treel What an example !!
"a meeting Of six little boys, on cold
wintry evenings, in the open air, unde !,
the spreading branches Of an oak, for
prayer.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

~ A. STACKS Shaving and Hair
N. Dressing Saloon, Bridge ST., few doors
above Union, Lambertville. Shaving and hair
dressing done in the most fashionable style Hair
dyes and oils Of the best quality, on hand. II
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

a druggist has been hauled up in
Charlestown, S. G., for selling !. Old
Brown Windsor Soap" He was dis
charged on proving that the soap had
nothing to do with Ossawattamie
Brown.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

Gerritt Smith viii go to Europe as
soon as he shall be sufficiently restor-
ed to health to bear an Atlantic voy-
q rrn
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11
GREAT INDUCEMENTS
Advertising COInanullity

As win be seen By consulting our rates, great
reduction Of prices have been made in the charge
for advertising. The PRuss offers unequausd
advantages to the Merchant, Mechanic. and ad.
yertissrs generally, as a medium through which
to bring their articles of merchandise, DC, into
notice.
The benefits to be derived from system of
advertising are too wen known to be discussed
hers, and We ask for oar sheet an impartial
trial as a beneiitter to the advertising r-s-7c.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

The proposed subsection Of free ne
groes, to slavery in the Southern Sta
ties is arousing increased and crafty
ing opposition, and in quarters even
supposed to be deaf to any appeals of
justice or conscience in behalf of this
poor and despised race. Judge Krum
Of St. Louis, a prominent lawyer and
leading Administration Democrat,
following the lead of Judge Catron,
Of Tennessee, has published an able
and earnest rcmonstrance against the
bill to enslave the free colored people
Of Missouri, now before the Legisla-
ture Of that State. The Missouri bill
is more barbarons and summary in its
provisions than that proposed for the
same purpose in any other State.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

OFFICIAL ADVICE TO FRENCH
floors GOING To'C HINE The Moni-
tear de y Arn,ee publishes the fol-
lowing advice to- the French. troops 1
going to Carton. The regulations.
are no doubt useful.
/. Have warm clothes in winter.
2. Never remain in damp or wet
clothes unless your are at work or ON
the march,.
3. In sunmer'wear light clothing Of
soft wool or arteca n6Uea linen. Be
careful to wash this clothing wien it
is soaked with perspiration.
4. Wear flannel both.as waistcoatf
and round the abdomen. Never leave
it off.
5. Never sleep on the bare ground
Put a plank under your feet when you
stand STILL
6. In summer put little straw up
on your plank, and cover it with mat
ting of rope yarn or bamboo.
l. Never drink water always tea.
s. Clarity your water, when it is
muddy, with rock alum.
8. Drink in moderation the spirits
Of tile country, taking care to warm
theur frst. The best spirits are those
made from sorgho( kao-lyang or
wheat
10. Eat moderately.
Ii Never eat ducks. The best
meat is that of Tonquin, wien not too
fat.
u. Eat butsparingly of sweets and
fruits. The sugar-cane is almost the
only wholesome sweet thing All
others are either too heating, or sit
cold onthe stomach Never eat fruit
too ripe.
l3. AS soon as you arrive in the
country acquire tie habit Of eating
rice as the natives cook it their rice
IS much better than bread, which is
always heating
"a. When you@noke spit as little
as possible.
l5.. At night take care to- cover
your head well, and more. particular
y your eyes.
IS. In hot weather avoid cold pTa-
ces; draughts are always dangerous
II. In spring and autumn take
care never to get wet footed on a morn
ing.
49, Never take nap in the day
time
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

The TRIAL OF STEvENs. 1t has
generally been supposed that Stevens.
one of the accomp1ices of John Brown,
III the Harper's Ferry affair, had been
handed over to the federal authorities,
and was to be tried in the United
States Court. 1t seems, however.
that this is not so. George Sennott,
Esq, of Boston, wrote to the Presi-
dent for information on the subject
and is informed by letter from An
drew Hunt, Esq, that "the authori-
ties of Virginia have definitely settled
that he is to be tried in Charlestown, y
and that the trial will probably come
off in the present month, though that
is not certain. 1t is supposed this
contemplated object Of handing over
Stevens to the United States authori-
ties-yiz !: to secure the attendance Of
Northern Abolirionists as Witnesses
will now be accomplished by the Sem
ate Committee of Investigation.
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gJElieA

In New Hope Borough, on the 18th of Decem-
Der, William Henry, son of VIM. S. Barron, aged
"a years, months, and % days.
At Branchvllle, Somerset Co, on Friday, Dec.
3Oth, Mrs. Margaret, wife of Isaac johnson, at
an advanced age.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-01-11

nR. A. IRONS, Homeopathic Physi-
IL clan. Office and residence, DeIeYan St., at
the North end of Union St., Lambertville