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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
Rnn.em o. a whIre Fsmale slave !

No Christian country on earth presents such
strange scenes as ours. One transpired in Rev
Henry Ward Beechers Church, Brooklyn, last
Sunday, that cannot be paraIleled in Christen.
dom. A little white female slave was exhibited
from Washington City, the Capital of our
boasted free Republic, brought to Plymouth
Church to be ransomed to save her from fu-
ture degradation worse than death, under the
lash and in the harem of Southern MASTER
The circumstances were of touching interest.
and are thus given by the N Y. Times:
A good looking and intelligent little girl
named Pink, about nine years of age, having
in her veins only one-sixteenth part African
blood, (although that was more than enough to
make her a slaVe,) was brought from Washing
ton City to Brooklyn on Saturday last, with a
view to the purchase Of her freedom. Her father
is at present one of the leading physicians in
Washington. The mother was sold few years
ago to a Southern trader. At different times,
five of her six children were sold to various
parts Of the South, until only little Pink remain
ed. The child was taken care of by her grand
mother, who had received OftNrepeated assur-
ances from the owner that Pink should never
days, arrangements were made to sell the child
for $500. 1t was thought when she grew up TO
womanhood she would be worth $4,000. Mr.
Blake, young clergyman recently from Alex
andria Episcopal Seminary, hearing of the cir
cumstances, interested himself to save the child.
For this purpose, he procured permission to
bring her to the North, leaving behind him
satisfactory security for the return, either of the
child or Of the price of her ransom. The girl
was, yesterday morning, introduced to the Suns
day School by the Superintendent, Mr.. Theo-
dore TiltOn. Some interesting incidents of the
child's history were related by Mr.. Blake, and
the children determined to undertake, with the
assistance of the Church. the purchase of the
child-the classes contributing So each At the
close of the morning sermon, the pastor, Rev. Mr..
Beeeher, took the child into the pulpit, stated
the case to the congregation, and made an eio-
quent plea for her liberty which drew tears from
many eyes The collection plates we're then
passed, and returned well laden with bank
notes. The money was not counted before the
close of the service, but lady in the audience
sent word to the pastor that she would make ND
the deficiency, if any should be found. This
announcement was received with an irrepressi-.
bic demonstration of applause. Many persons
crowded around the platform to congratulate
the little girl on her new found freedom, which
she is now too young fully to appreciate.
The Tribune OppOsitely remarks: aa
After such an exhibition as this, who can
doubt that we are favored of Heaven, and
that the Declaration Of Independence and the
Constitution Of the United States secure to
man, woman, and child liberty if-they can
pay for it. How noble is chivalry To beget
white daughters and then have them sold as
breeders
Hail Columbia, once more
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
Gov. Chase,s Election.

The New York Tribune says:
The election OF Gov. Chase is just tribute
to his exalted character, his distinguished tai
ents, and the strict fidelity to principle which
has always marked his public career. As be
was one Of the earliest among the leading
statesmen Of the country 10 identify himself
with the Republican party, when such step
tested the earnestness Of mans convictions,
and his moral courage, he still remains ore OF
lie chief representatives, now that it has risen
TO be power iH the land, and is on the eve Of
taking the government into its hands.
Mr. Chase returns 70 Washington with 0
national reputation Of an envisble character. -
As legislator Of clear ideas and inAexibIe pur-
poses, as well as Of prudence and wisdom, his
eminence is marked and indisputable His
great administrative ability has been birikingly
illustrated in the four years of his career al
Governor of Ohio. And while his presence 10
the Senate must at all times add TO the useful
ness and dignity of the body, it is especially 10
be desired in the present embarrassment of the
country and the Government, growing out Of
the folly and corruption of our financial policy
The stern economy and rigid honesty with
which the reputation of Mr. Chase is synony.
nous, will powerfully aid in achieving that
great reform which must follow the inaugura
ton Of the Republican President on the 4th ol
March, 1861.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
psnth of Hon. Gu.tarus swar

The Hon. Gustavus Swan died in Columbus
on the 9th inst, after an illness Of few days,
in the 74th year Of his age The Statesman
says:
Judge Swan was one Of the Oldest citizens OF
Columbus, having settled here soon after the
war Of 1912 with that old stock of hardy pio-
neers, so many Of whom have gone before. He
was in his earlier years one of the most prom
inent men in the State, having served as a
Judge Of the Common Pleas Court, and been
frequently mentioned in connection with the
Office Of Judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio.
He was also one Of the earlier Representatives
Of this cOusty in the Legislature, and the first
President Of the State Bank organization. He
was reputed one ofthe richest men in the State.
Il has been but a few months since the vsnera-
bic consort of Judge Swan received the last sad
offering of mourning friends, who little thought
he would so soon follow her.
The Journal thus speaks Of the deceased
As connected with public enterprises, Judge
Swan was known ell over the country, and
wherever State Of Ohio Bank notes could
penetrate, his is familiar from that pecu-
liar signature, as President Of the State Bank
of Ohio But here in Columbus, where The
dignifed old gentleman was daily seen upon the
streets and in his "iltle Office at the head o.
the stairs, he was best known and apprecia
ted. he always had kind word and helping
hand for the young; cheerful, advisory eounse
for the detected, and pleasant greeting for all
His absence will long be blank.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
Political Flank Movement.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Tribune, speaking Of the change Of votes
from Sherman to Pennington, says:
The supporters of Mr. Sherman marched over
in solid column to Mr.. Pennington, changing
the ground they had so long and 50 gallantly
maintained for new positiOn-this flank move
ment being executed in the face Of the enemy,
and while exposed to his fire without the loss of
man. It challenged the admiration Of the
foe, compelling Democratic leaders to institute
comparisons between their own broken ranks
and the impregnable front Of the allies The
logical deduction from this well executed ma
newer was expressed BY hundreds Of Southern
lips; "lf, said they, ''these Black Republicans
can now elect Pennington, their triumnh in the
Presidential contest is fOregOne conclusion. /"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
conleslea seals b Oenares..

The Committee on Elections in the House
win have something to do in the way Of set.
Ting contested seats. Should the cases be de-
eidedin favor Of The Republican claimants, a
difference of eight votes win be made. The
contested seats are, Mr.. Burnett, of Missouri,
by Ar. Blair; Mr.. Cooper, ofMichigan, BY Mr,
Howard; Mr.. Florence. Of Pennsylvania, by
Mr. Ryan, and Mr. sieklss, Of New York, by
Mr.. Williamson. The claimants viii press the
matter strongly, and with good shows Of facts
aud figures. tH-t % q ~ q e
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
LegIslatire summary.

In tbs Senate, yesterday, the following bills
were introduced and read the first time! To re,
peal sections and of an act fixing the sala-
ries of Judges, passed April II, 1885, To amend
section IL of an act for the punishment of Ger
tain offences therein named, passed March, 8,
1881; To provide for the collection and payment
of costs in prosecutions for minJr offences; To
amend section of an act to provide for the
regulation and support Of the common schools
in Cleveland, passed March 26, 1889 Mr.. Har-
rison's bill. To prevent the setting on foot of
military expeditions in Ohio against the terri
tory or people Of any Of these United States,
was discussed by its author, and Messrs Stan
ton, Cox and others. t
In tho House, the following bills were intro
duced, and read the first time: Amending the
act regulating bridge tax and labor on the road;
Providing for more speedy collections Of claims
in favor of the State; Requiring streams of
water TO be Kept clear Of drift wood; Relating
to the action Of the wife in conveyance of real
estate; To repeal the act relating to justices Of
the peace, passed March 81, 1857; Prohibiting
banks and bankers from paying out notes Of
specie-laying banks at less than par Mr.. Flagg
introduced series Of Resolutions relating to
reciprocal trade with France, which were or
dered to be printed The House was in session
only in the afternoon Statesman, 7tk. SOB
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08

DEATH or MRS. EDDY.-Mrs. D. NJ. Eddy,
of Painesville, who recently submitted to a
very severe surgical operation, and whose
comfortable condition for some days after
gave hopes of recovery, is dead. She was a
very estimable woman, and sister of s. B.
Axtell, Esq, of this city.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
A Slave Case in Iown.

One J. L. Curtis, TsnnsGseesn, for five
years resident Of Iowa, attempted to hold in
slavery two colored girls contrary to the laws Of
che State, and q few days ago tried to run them
of to Missouri, as was supposed, for sale. He
LEFT with the girls Enugly slowed away in
close carnage, but tBs fact becoming known at
Iowa City warrant was issued by District
Judge Miller and placed in the hands OfOficers,
who overlook Curtis and his "chattels" before
he reached the Missouri line, brought them
back, and Curtis was held to answer at the
District Court.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
Puah Piled Up!

In announcing the fact that Mr. Pugh, of
Ohio, has just thirteen months more of Sens-
tOrial life allowed him, the Boston Traveller
saysAe viii then be ''added to the noble pile
of victims offered by the Democracy to the
Dragon which they have set up in their desire
to engraft the fetiehs worship of Africa on the
institutions Of America"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
nIurderea 81 His slave.

Virginia has just afforded fresh illustra-
tiOn Of the love slaves bear to their masters
January SOth, DR.. William s. CroxtOn,
Of Essex county, was killed by two Of
his female slaves, who beat him to death
at his kitchen door with 8 grabbing hoe.
They then burned the body, leaving on
ly small quantity of charred and powdered
bones. The slaves confessed the crime, and
were committed to jail. The deed was prob
ably provoked by outrages on their own per-
sons, for the Richmond Enquirer says it was
mot from any insurrectionary spirit"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08


Trials at CharlestOWn---stevens Convicted.
The trial of Stevens, who Was 80 severely
wounded at Harpers Ferry, was concluded at
CharlestOwn on the 4th, the jury rendering a
verdiet after being cot sep minutes, of guilty on
all the counts in the Indictment Il is stated chat
the prisoner received the verdict with the most
perfect Indifference, and even smiled at the an.
nouncement. r-
The speeches Of counsel were mostly Of q
political charaoser discussing the present posi-.
tions Of the questions between the North and
South. Mr.. SennOtt, Of Boston, for the defence,
closed with an earnest appeal TO the jury to
spare the life of Stevens; while Mr.. Harding
for the State as earnestly called on the jury to
vindicate the law, and charged that the prisoner
was blood thirsty wretch, and worse than
John Brown. Stevens has not been sentenced
yet
The trial of Hazlitt, the last Ofthe prisoners,
was commenced on the 9Th. Messn. Green
and Bolts are counsel for the defence. and L is
barely possible that Hazlitt may escape from
lack Of Identification with Browns raid. 1t
viii be rseolIected that none Of the prisoners
recognized him when be was brought 10
CbaFIesloWn "a
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08

" Plain aud Ornamental Printing Of every description
dole at the Printing Estahlshmsnof the Leader once,
the latest upr we'd and mustFapd presses, In the
be7tyo short notice, and a. reasonable rates, Par
tioslar attention paid blank work Every description
otBndns done especially Blank Books. Ledgers, JOurn
s.s sales Books. Receiving ReOks, Eo., &c.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08

Edgar Hudekoper Plaintiff vs. Belden Seymour Eleanor
H Seymour, smith Griffith, r. v. Yates, Asa Ms
ger The Manufacturer's Ba K at birmingham, Counsc-
ticut, R. J.. Russell Defendants.
Ia lhe Court Of Common Pleas Cuyahoga County Qhic
Smith Griffith Of New York State and the Manulactu-
rers Bank, at Birmingham, Connectlcut will take notice
this the plaintiff above named did the ID day Of Fab
ruary $780, he his petition IN sad Court against the above
ed defendants setting forth that The said Bedsn se
did the 18Th day OF January ls5 execute 70 him,
the plaintiff bond for the payment Of s. 90 and interest
ten per cent per annu. payable sannually-and
praying jude against the said Beden Seymour for
$500 and interest ten per cent $50 from july Ist
is69 and at teu cent 81 go from nhufrv
Ia 1859 and sad petition forth that 90 1ad sn
in sad bond mentioned. the said Be6en Seymor and his
wife Eleanor H. SEYMOUR did said 18Th duy Of Iaun
~ 1881 execute and deliver TO said plaintiff orgnTs
on City lots Nos and in Ham stones subdivision of
part Of 0gn al LOT No I0 inQho C being each 50 feet
frnut Pearl rect; alao Lots aud Sin rid Stone
SUBDIVISION Of the Ward OIchard, in Ohio CITY md being
each S0feel said Pearl street, and rs feet deem
And that since the giving OF said mOftgare tn sad de-
fendanis tho hIanuuctuTsrs' Bank sud Smith Grfith
nave or claim tc have, some interest in sald rs eate
and the said petition asks for order Of sale al SAID
ises that the pIOceeds Of such sale NAV be applied
payment OF such judgment. The said defsndadts The
Manuf etursrs' Raak and Smith GIh are nOtifsd that
they required 70 appear and atef Esd petition on
before the third Saturday asr the lbh day Of March
next.
[ 6wd . l.. Attys for Piiu.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
For Sale.


FARM OF i5i AcRES-Tn Independence New bouss q
lUge new barn, orchard Of variety OF fruit; 10 screI
under cultivation, balance good timber; well waisred
sTORE AND DwELLTNG-At a Railroad Station. tan
miles from the city. $1,000, d.. ~ +.
FARM OF 6 AeRES-Sevsn milss from The city; good
VARIETY gf Tuit; II acres timber balance well cleared
STORE AND DWELLING-With1 IL acres Of land in a
large village On good road miles from the city; build
ns large and good and IN good repair good sprng Of
water and great variety OF fruit Store doing good
BRoWNELL sTREET-Two story house and lot. SlsO0
sCoYII-L AVENUE (ue'r Perry st,l-Brick house and
5000 OF ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN RAIL
ROAD STOCK. 10y
SEVERAL FIRST RATE MoRFGAGEs-wen So.
s95ss from 800 to $500 part old 10 per cent mort
TO LETA good story house on Chestnut street, near
ROUSE & JENNINGS,
febs II Marble Bloek
ROLL BUTTER.-12 bbls. Choice
IL Roll Butter for sale by
. LESH, SIMMONS 3 GO.
.CENTRAL BUTTER-150k kgs. Good
~ Central Butter in store and for sale bS
tan5 No. q Union street.
DOR SALE-50 bbls. Dried Apples
g : Green sprSHg s4sSTi'ii Minis Flour.
% kegs Butter,
tons Corn Meal,
Cheese, Lard, EggS, &c, by
lsn2s No. 20 Union street.
FOR SALE
n 600 bills Extra and DOubls Extra Flour,
90 " Rye Flour,
100 rs. Corn Meal,
100 BuckWhoaf Flour
100 Central Butter,
SO Dried ApUes
80 bus hickory Nuts .
IN store and for sale by J. NJ HOVER,
dees;dtw New No. 81, old No. 70, BiorWin X.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
U. G. R. r. Operation.

The Underground Railroad is doing paying
business while the South in Congress Is help
ing Helper, no less than twenty-si1 passengers
having safely passed over the Albany line,
Stephen Myers, Superintendent, during the
month of January. An Albany letter says sit
would astOnish some portion of the public anna
zingly to know the class Of people who contrib
ute regularly to the funds Of the Underground
such as staunch Democrats who swear By
Mr.. Buchanan, the Fugitive Slave law. and the
Dred Scott dieta-but then, when they hand
over their contribution to Stephen, they tel him
to use il in sending slaves back TO thsir kind
masters. where they are sure they are much bet
ter of than in the frozen regions Of the North.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
For Sale or Exchange.

For sale or EXCHANGE
FARM OF l50 ACRES-on Butte1 ut Ridge A vs,y
superior tan good twOitory house; barns ald all
buildings; large orchard; soil sandy aud clayey loan
we'll watered Will take good house, sand lot In the
c. y IN part pay. NJ ...-.
suated near the business part Of the city with horses
bueg1cs harness. robes, Ofce furniturs &c Onu half
IN cash balance on time in land near the city, say
within 10 miles.
CEDAR STREET tnear PsTy)-Two twO-story frame
houses ana iots good houses with blinds and every
Venienee. Exchange for farm or western lands
THTRTY-TWO ACRES-Ten miles from the city by plank
road cottage h0uae small orchard; ~ rc bottom
land acres timber one spring and two Wells Ex-
change for city property. S1bl0.
~ county; timber land; $1,000; and HOUSE LOT on
West SIDE, $1,000 to exchange for a faIm in this
FARM or EIGHTY ACRES-In Lake county. 7mfes
from PalnesVie log house and frame barn; 90 acres OF
timber, balance well cleGrsd veil watersd Exchange
for q house and lot in the city. S3Oper acre
BROWHELL STREET-Houss aud lot to exchange for a
farm $1,000. - s+.ors
TWENTY ACREs-On St. Clair rosd J. mile fron the
city ue fne gardening land with tWo-storV hOuso harn
orchard, &c. Exchange for good farm.
HAMILTON STREET-HOuss and lot TO exchange fer
farm.
WESTERN LAEDs-Some very choies. in d;#srspt
States exchange for city property and farms m The
property is desirable, some difference viii be paid in
money. -. f --l'l
CANAL STABLE AND DWELLING-on ths canal and
in the cy and 100 Of land well situated in Caua
da. Exchange for western lands -.
BUSINESS PRoPERTY-A fine brick block on Superiur
street. with easohod; lease has 20 years to run One
fourth OF the pay may be in other good pEoDoEty balance
ROUSE d JENNINGS,
tebS Marble Block
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08


BURNED TO DE1TH.-MrS. Josephine Herskel,
fayOrite professional dancer, and pupil of
Mons De Lave, the noted rope walker, lost her
life at the YOlksgarten, New York City, Sstur-
day night. She made rope ascension, and in
stepping off her gauze dress caught fire from
the fOOt-lights, and she Was instantly in q
blaze. The excitement in the audience was
intense. Her husband, musician in the Or
ehestTa. leapt upon the stage, and Others rushed
to the rescue Of the unfortunate woman. In
her flight she ran wildly about, until every
vestige of clothing was destroyed. She lin
gered a few h6hrs in great agony. Hef mother
had always objected to her performing on the
rope, and almost the last words she uttered
were, "MotheT, I would not have gone on the
rope, but wanted to make money for you and
the children" Mrs. H. was the support Of q
widowed mother, and was educating brother
and sister
..at
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08

STEPHENS. Tbs WfFE PO,soNER.-The Rev.
HaIsey W. Knapp, and the Rev. Charles E.
Skinner, the spiritual advisers Of Stephens,
hung in New York on Friday for poisoning his
wife, have published long statement touching
his conduct in prison and on the gaIlOws,
winding up with-"We sOlemnly believe, and
not without just ground, that James Stephens
was guitless Of his wife's death" Stephens
denied to them that be designed to murder
his keepers just as strongly and sOlemnIy as be
did that he poisoned his wife, and claimed that
the revolver was furnished by friend to enable
him to commit suicide. But he did not do it,
though he had siK barrels loaded to take bis
own life with! Judging from the statement Of
his father cohfessOrs in prison, Stephens must
have been great saint OF greater hypOcrite
They evidently believe him the first.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
DIED.
Nem A0pertisements.

Web. 7 h, In Newburgh, Thomss Cain native Of III
Isle Of Man, aged 80 years, months, 10 days.
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nuckszs Luek n cntrornIn.

Ohio Democrats meet with better luck in
California than in Kansas. GOV. Weller run
out in Ohio but run in in California, and now
Milton s. Latham,soa Of the deceased old Post
master of Columbus after running into the
Governorsbip in California, has been transfer
red 10 the United States Senate, to iill the va
caney OecasiOned by the murder Of the lament
cd BrOderiek Gsv. Latham has represented
California in the House. Is a LecomptOn Demo
erst of the ultra stamp, and an able as well
as lucky gentleman. Gov. Weller was prom
inent candidate for the SenStOrship, but his pO-
litical sun appears to have set on the Pacific,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08
MADAM LOLA MONTEz

WILL GIVE HER WITTY AND
w AMUSING LECTURE on FASHION ut Cha
pins Hall, Thursday evening, Feb. g.
Doors open ut 7-lecture to commence at O'Clock -
Tickets 25c fahg.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08

Ihave made chemical analysis Of commercial samples
OF Chesnut Grove Whiskey which proves be free from
the heavy Fusl Oils. and perfectly pure and unndeera
ted The fne favor OF this Whisgey derived faom the
Grain used in manufacturing II. RespectfulIT.
A. A. HAYES, N. D., STATE kssayer,
No, Is ROylstOn street
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08

ELOUR AND GRAIN.-ALL THE
IL different qualities Of Fouf-sOme very choice brands
for Family aud Baking Also wheat Corn Rye Oats
and Barley in quantities suit purchasers and az low
rates. jan3O:lm:2T2 OTIS, BROWRELL CO.
nISSOLUTION-Tbe Firm of Muir
IL ray Huntington Is this day dissolved by mutua
consent W Murray Win attend to an mattsrs pertaining
CisveisHd' Feb p 1850, A. S. HUNTiNGToN.
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CERTIFICATES.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. sth, 1858.
We have carefully tested the SIMPLE of Chestnut Grove
Whskey which seut and nd that It contains
If the Poisonous Substance knowa Fuul Oil which is
the CHARACTERISTIC aud inluTdns ingredient Of the whiseys
in general use. BOOTH GARRE1 y oAMAC,
Analytical Chemists.
NEW YoRK, Sept, "a, 1858.
lhave analysed ample Of the Chesnut Grove Whskey
received from hr. Charles Wharton, Jr PHILADELPHIA
and having carefully tested It. pleased say that it is
entirely free from sonOus deleerOus substances It
an unusually pure and fno favored quality Of Whskey
JAMES K. Chiffon,
Analytical Chemist.