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The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

@-A young woman, Mary Graham, fatally
shot George Fitzhugh, the overseer Of plan
tation in Kinds County, Mississippi, on the
Oath ult. Fitzhugh had seduced the girl
under promise of marriage, and when asked
by his victim to redeem his word, he scofted
at her petition, whereupon she drew revolver,
and shot him three times. The villain, we
are pleased to learn, can not survive.
T Colored opera troupss are plentiful in
England justnow. Exclusive Of a round dozen
in London, there are at least upwards Of fifty
in different parts Vi the United Kingdom.
Burnt cork, wool and lampblaok are conse-
quently in demand.
re- The London Morning Star speaks in
terms Of high commendation OF the perfor-
manoes Of MIR. Proctor, the American trage-
dian, at the National Standard Theatre.
especially in the impersonation Of Macbeth
and 0thello.
@ A young man, named Charles Perry,
eloped with the wife of merchant named
Craig, in one Of the Northern counties of Illi-
nois, few days since; the fair Helen being
about fifty years old.
Charles Matthews has been figuring at
WV Aouuou hbymbrk6t In68ter, rs "YOunR
Rapid" in The Cure for Toothache. IL is said
that hs has found the best "oure," however,
In the society Of bis second Lizzie" -
ETA young girl, named Bertha Krofts,
only fifteen years old, attempted to commit
suicide by drowning herself in New Haven, .
few days since. she was discovered in time
to save her life, but has been dsrsnged ever
since. E3s
/, ~ At boarding house table, one day,
boardsr remarked to his neighbor: "This must
DO very healthy place for chickens" "why
sof" asked the other. "Because never see
any dead ones about"
~ The Munich journals state that mar.
riage Is to take place early in the coming year
between the Princess Msthilde, daughter of
Duke Max of Bavaria, and Count do Trani,
hslf-brother Of tho King Of Naples.
@ A doctor up town gave the following
prescription for . sick lady, o few days sinse
A new bonnet, . Cashmere shawl, and pair
Of gsitsr boots The lady recovered imms.
diatsly.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

The CoLDEsT AUTUMN WEATHER EVER
KNOWN IN BRITANNIA lady writing from
Ventner, Isle Of Wight, on the 18th Of No
vember, says: "The last oil October and the
first of November, 1853, will long be remem-
bered in Great Britain as the coldest and
stormiest that have occurred at that season
within the memory Of the oldest inhabitant.
There was skating in Scotland, a thing un-
heard Of in October for twenty-five years, and
colder weather In London than at the same
season for forty -four years. Even here there
was q slight frost, though not sufficient to
destroy plants and flowers, as they are still
blooming in freshness and beauty.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

Six ALBANY JuRYMEN CONDEMN TO DEATH
CONTRARY TO THEIR CoNvIcTIoNs.-ft IL stated
in the Albany IN. Y. papers that six of the
twelve jurymen who convicted Mrs. Hartung
of murder, compromised on the verdict, with
the positive understanding that sentence Of
death would be commuted. Il Is said that
one of the jury, shortly after her trial, visited
her in prison, expressing his sorrow, and
stating to her that he would never have oon-
sented to her conviction, had he not been most
positively assured by those in favor Of such q
verdict that her sentence would be commuted.
A few such cases as this will go far to UNDER
mine the public confidence in jury trials alto.
gether. HH3
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

Az EDITOR MIsTAKES FOR BURGLAR
The editor of the Central Independent, G.. W.
Bungay, started day or two since from his
residence, in Utica, with a well-illed carpet
bag, to take the cars for the West, on lectur-
ing tour. His suspicious looking carpet bag
attracted the attention Of police officer, who
was keeping his best eye open to detect some
burglars who recently broke into the store Of
Gatfiney d Co., and dogged Mr.. Bungay to tho
railroad, and pounced upon the carpet bag,
and requiring the astonished editor to give an
account Of himself. Of course satisfactory
explanations followed, and Mr.. Bungay went
ou hisway, if not rejoicing, at least unmolested.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04
From Boston.

BosrON, January 2.--The Inauguration OF
the new municipal government took place to-
day. Mayor Lincoln's address exhibits tho
present and prospective condition of the city
as highly encouraging. Otis Clapp was elected
chairman of the Board of Aldermen, and /,
Putnam Bradlee. President Of the Council.
The Grand Jury have indicted Isaac F.
Shepard, for embezzling the funds of tho
Hanover street Savings Bank. The charges
against him for forgery were thrown out.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

LOSSES By FIRES IN 1854 record Of all
fires, together with the pro perty destroyed,
which have occurred in the United States dur
ing the year, where the loss has been estimated
equal to and upward of $40, 900. gives total
Of 2os fires, involving loss of $16,058, 900.
Add to this the amount of property destroyed
by fires where in each instb noe the loss was
estimated at less than 800, 900, and the aggre
gate would be increased to about $22, 900 900
in 1869. Lives were lost ut 81 fires, making
an aggregate of liz lost during tho year.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

DIFFUSION oF LITERAruRE.--A curious fact
in connection with the general spread of liter
ature is announced in one Of the Anglo In dian
papers. The Ordor Guide has an advertise
ment recommending "Pocket Companion for
Pilgrims to Mecca" at one rupee the copy
Murray turned Mosleml What would the
Caliph Omar, of book-burning memory, say?
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

LATEST FROM THE OPERA IN PARrs.--In Paris
the ruling operas, at latest dates, were Hcrcu-
tanstrn, at the Grand Opera, with Vestvali in
the leading part; at the Opera Comique a new
lyric drama called Yvonns, composed by M.
Limnander, sung by Mile Wertheimer, the
soprano, and Jourdan, the tenor; at the Thea
ter Iyrique, Gluck's Orpheas, with Pauline
Viardot in the principal role.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

DISCOVERY OF AN OLD AND CURIOUS WoRk.-
When the workmen in Boston, day or two
since, were tearing down the Mansion House
belonging to the heirs of the late Deacon Hiler,
they found q well.worn volume Of Cotton Ma
Tiers discourses on "The Flood" published
in l713. The work was in good state of pre-
ssrvation, and almost every page relates to
some marvellous story that taxes human Gre
dulity to great extent. The house named
above was q, noted place Of meeting for the
"Sons Of Liberty" just before the revolution.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

INTENSE ISDIvIDuALIsN.--In Theodore Par
ker's last letter from Rome on John Brown
occurs this very pointed sentence: "Let the
American State hang his body, tho American
Church damn his soul ,o;th its breath of cursinq;
still, the blessing Of such as are ready to per-
ish, will fall on him, and the universal Justice
Of the infinitely perfect God will take him
welcome home" a
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

INoENDIARY CorToN BALE.--An incendiary
document, in the shape of box of lucifer
matches, was recently found by Rhode
Island manufacturing company, concealed in
q bale of cotton. Had they not been found,
the consequence would perhaps have been the
destruction of valuable mill, as the matches
could not fail to ignite in passing through the
picker. .. ,l-.,..
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

CHRIsTMAs CHARrY.--On Christmas eve the
st. Georges Society of Toronto distributed
1906 pounds of eatables to the deserving Door
of that city. In addition, twelve cords of
wood, and q large quantity Of groceries were
distributed-the total value of the whole being
about $4S5. The number Of persons thus re-
lieved was l,438,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04
The Yacht wanderer Affair.

New York, January 3.-The captain Of the
yacht Wanderer, with four Of her crew, have
arrived from Tenerife. In his protest to the
American Counsel, at Tenerife, he swore he
sailed from Savannah for Smyrna, with d
crew of thirteen men aud two female passen-
gers; that his cargo consisted Of silks in bales
amounting to $2,7OO, and that his vessel was
practically run away with by his mate.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04
Pennsylvania Legislature.

HARRIsBURa, PENN, Jannary 3.-Ths Oppo-
sition caucus has re-nominated Mr.. Lawrence
for Speaker of the House, and nominated Mr..
Rauch, of Carbon, for Clerk. The Senate
caucus nominated Mr.. Franci,, of Venango,
for Speaker, and Russell Errett for Clerk. The
House organizes this morning, and the Senate
this afternoon.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

SINGULAR Snow PHENoMENoN.-A singular
phenomenon occurred in the towns Victor,
Bloomfield and Mendon, Mass., during late
snow storm. Spherical balls of snow, from six
to eighteen inches in diameter, and every one
perforated longitudinally, the largest having
bolts sufficiently largo to enable man to
insert his arm, were seen rolling in the snow.
It is presumed that they were formed by the
wind. ft Eg
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

A RoBBER DROWNED. ~ In Baltimore, on
Tuesday night, . young man was detected in
endesv0ring to rob the bark Cara HaaeH, and
in trying to escape he fell into the water and
was drowned. The body was recovered next
day, and recognized ~ that Of George Cassidy,
who hsd been sailor on board the ship Flora
Mcdonald from New York.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

FIRE ARMS IN VIReINIA.--On authority of
the New Haven (Conn.) Journal, it is stated
that Col. Sam. Colt, of Hartford, has made ar
rangements to establish mandatory for fire.
arms at Richmond, Va. The capital required
10 one millions of dollars, of which Major W.
M. B. Hartley, Of Connecticut has agreed to
furnish one. half.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

FINANCIAL Test OF A GENrLEMAN.-Ace certain
vicar once said to Mr.. p, q veterinary surgeon,
"Mr. p, how is it you have not called upon
me for your accountw "0h," said Mr.. p,
~ never ask q gentleman for money" "In-
Decd" said the vicar, show do you get on if
he don& pay ?" "Why," replied Mr.. p, "after
q certain time 7 conclude that he Is not q gen.
tleman, and then ask him" iA 80
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

A HoorED CoNvERr.-At Chicago, ILL.,, last
week young lady was baptised who persisted
in keeping on her hooped skirt. When she
came tu descend into the bath the floating
propensities Of the crinoline buoyed her up,
and it wasnot till after many forcible attempts
that the minister succeeded in submergins
her. ~
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

A BRUTAL PRIZE FIGHT NEAR New ORLEANS.
Last Thursday morning, opposite New Or
leans, two fst-fghters named Wall and Con.
nelly had meeting. They were engaged
about two hours and half, in which time
they fought one hundred and eleven rounds,
and pounded each other almost to jelly-Con-
nelly oeming off the victor.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

FRENCH ENrERPRIsr.-The Courier des Etots
Unis in New York, published the Presidents
message entire in French, Wednesday, the
morning after its delivery. This is enterprise.
1t must have been difficult to have put some
Of the Presidents notions into tho Court lam
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

( SINGULAR SATISFACTORY CoRREspoNDENcE
Cham, Of the Charivari, lately wrote the fol-
lowing note to M. Alexandre Dumas, jr: "My
Dear Friend-If you will, indeed, be- to me {,
Pers Prologue, send me two box tickets for to-
morrow. Rely on my ingrsttude." By re-
turn Of post he received the following answer:
IT will certainly think of you tomorrow.
Rely Cd my negligence"
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

TIE 'sHAoKLEs OF Cook ExHrBIrED.-Ths
shaokles which bound Cook and Coppie, and
which they fled through in attempting to
make their escape from the Charlsstown, Va.
Jail, have been placed in the show-window Of
ajewelry firm in New York, and attract quite
q thron9. V1
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

CONVENTION OF OLD SoLDIHRs.-A Conven-
ton Of the soldiers Of the war of 1872 has been
called, to meet at Columbus on Tuesday, the
10th inst, for the purpose of consulting "on
the best means to secure to the old veterans,
and the widows of such as have fallen asleep
partial justice from their country"
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

PoRrRAIT OF SCHILLER DrsoovEREp.-"A
young artist" says the Earope, "has just dis
covered at an antiquary's in Basle, Switser-
land, an interesting painting. It is the por-
trait Of Schiller, and on the back are the
words, Schiller, Mannheim, 1885, The por-
trait is nearly ife-size, and is we'll executed" )"
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

ONE SCHOOL Boy SHOOTING ANorHER.-At
Clinton, KY, q few days since, Thomas Mes
hew, school boy, shot, and badly wounded,
George Lines, another school boy. Public
sentiment, it Is said, is much divided in regard
tn tha affair ------ -
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

WOMAN OUTRAGED BY NEano.--On Thurs
day morning, just before daylight, widow
on her way to market, was attacked in Nash
vile, Tenn, by q slave Of DR.. Wharton, and
her person violated in the most brutal man
ner. The negro was promptly arrested and
committed to Jail. laos.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

TIE UNIyERsIrY on THE SOuTH.--B Bishops
Polk and Elliott are now on Sewane Mountain,
arranging to break ground in laying the cor
ner stone Of the new University Of tho South,
which has been endowed with half million
Of money, Bishop Hopkins, Of Vermont, is
with them, assisting by his rare taste in se-
lecting the site and laying out the grounds.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

UNIQUE DIspArCH.- The Captain Of the
steamer Baltimore, sunk near St. Louis recently,
as soon as he got ashore, sent this unique tele-
gram to Gov Mstteson, one of her owners:
"Steamer Baltimore sunk and gone to the devil
Glad Of 1t; how do you feel"
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

A TENNEssrE TuRYMAN IN THE FrELD-A
responsible gentlemen, well known to turf
mon, offered, in Memphis tho other day, to
wager $4,000 that he could produce nag
which would beat the Virginia "Planst" in a
four mile race, to come of over tho Memphis
course.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04
DefalCatiOn.

PORTLAND, Me-, January 3.-B. D. Peck,
our State Treasurer, is defaulter, and the
Governor and Council have notified the bank
having deposits Of State money to pay no
checks drawn by him. The State ip secured by
his bondsmen, and he has made over his pro-
perty 40 security.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

SMGULAR SwIsDLE.-A Frsnchman in Cali
fornia has been detected In D new swindliug
operation. Hewas in the habit Of purchasing
from the restaurants the coffee that had besn
used, then drying, mixings little fresh with
1t, re-packing, re-papering, and then selling It
to the poorer Glasses.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

f, FATAL ARRAY IN ALABAMA.--Last week an
ARRAY occurred in Montgomery, Ala, between
two lrishmen named Murphy and Keyes, in
which the former killed the latter BY stab
bing him in the heart with knife.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

SHoorNa AFFRAYIN ALABAMA.-A shooting
ARRAY occurred in Athens, Ala. last Thursday
night, between three mon, which resulted in
one Of them, q negro belonging to Mr.. Thomas
Bass, being dangerously shot by an Irishmsn
named Donegan.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04
Holiday Presents.

II HAVE JUST OPENED A LOT OF
u Bisgue and China Figures, Fancy Inkstands,
Vases, Jewel and Match boxes, Fancy Shaving and
TO- mention, suitable for the Holidays, which Will
sell cheaper than any other eetsbllshrnent IN the
city. HENRY DAVID.
No. 27s Main street, between Sixth and Seventh
=. B:-Also new lot Of Fancy 6oAps, Psrfumsry,
Exlsaotss &c. del3
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04
Fire.

NEw HAVEN, Conn, January 2.-The store
of G. W. Wilson, Plymouth, was burned on
Sunday morning. There was insurance on
the building and contents for $4,000. I
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

THREE PERsoss BURNT BY CANpHHsr.-Mrs.
Malone, residing at Albany, N. Y, in at
tempting to fill fluid lamp, was slightly
burnt recently, and two Of her children very
badly, by the lamp exploding. .5s..
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04
TRAINS DEPART.

LITTLE mIAmI.-Day Express, 1000 A. NJ; Accom-.
modation, $40 p. NJ; Night Express, 1l:3OP. n.
NJ; 7:l5 p. N. f la. = - - !
CINCINNATI, HAMILTON AND DAYTON 800 A, M; i:30
A. NJ; 1000 A, M; $40 p. NJ; $50 p. NJ; ll:3O ?. M
mARIErrA AND CiNoINEATr.-940A A. M; 3:40P. NJ.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

DEATH or AN AurHoR.-John Frost, LII. D.,
known throughout the country a. Che author
and compiler Of number Of valuable works,
died . few days since in Philadelphia.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

NEW HAME-DAvI6'E DIAMOND
~ BRAND-Just but Of smoke; also, new Dried
Beef and Beef Tongues just received and for sale BY
de3O FERGUSON, Corner Ninth and Vine.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-04

ClONsTABLE's sALB.-.By virtue Of an
gRpaY assa,s1 DAY y q dsSsss ~ Se esooi sS
A. NJ, at the junction Of Annatreet and the Miami
Canal, the following. goods and ohattsls, to,wit;
tureg taken under the law at the suit Of
]. 4 a. schwA eta 10. DURRELL, Constable,
% ,DE0EMBEB ~, 1852. NJ siti ~ lianas do tt
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-25

10 TAx-PArERs.-Look at the official
statement, in another column, of the
Board of State Auditors, net and organ
lied for the the purpose Of making the an
nual settlement with the State Treasurer,
according TO the provision of law. We
ask you in all sincerity, in view of the
present enormous Tax, which if not already
paid, must be soon, at all hazards,
how long do you intend to submit to this
blood-sucking and extortionate principle
Of the present black republican administra-
tion9 1t is owing to the exercise of this
uphallowed principle that your property,
of every grade, is rendered comparative
ly valueless. viii you not then reflect,
and apply the remedy before you shall
become utterly bankrupt?
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-25
ottawa Co. Ayr. society.


The following resolution, relative to the
appropriation of the county for the benefit
of the Ottawa County Agricultural So
ciety, was passed at the late session of the
Board of Supervisors: 100 t.-
ResoTred, That the amoant now due the Arri-
cultural Society, shall be paid 10 the Treasurer
Of said Society, in County Orders, and that the
amount last voted to be raised for Agricultural
purposes be subject TO the order Of the presi-
don't and Secretary Of the Agricultural Society
We learn from the Secretary, Judge
Taylor, that the prospects of this Socie-
W, are quite fattcring, and that it is ex-
ortmg a very salutary influence upon
the agricultural interests of our county,
A meeting of the Executive Committee
for the transaction of business, having re-
ference to the adoption of measures con-
nected with tie next Annual Fair Of the
Society, will take place on the first
Monday in March next at the office on
tho Fair grounds. 'a a2 aH"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-25

which viii DO furnished by him from his
pineries, near Bass river, short distance
above Ottawa Center
AT Enstnanyillc, GALEN EASTMAN,
Esq, is doing, as we are informed, brisk
business in supplying the excellent mill he
owns at that place, with logs Of pine and
oak, and has teams engaged in other
Townships in banking logs to'bc RATED
10 his mill, preparatory. to manufacture,
for Chicago and other Western markets.
Mr.. f., is taking measures to have bank
ed on the Crockery large quantity of
pine logs, thirty feet in length, TO be used
in the manufacture Of ice boats for the
Mississippi trade. Z 7Iilraa e'ra
RICHARD ROBERTS, john HAZE, Esqrs.,
and the Lansingburg Co., at Blcndon, on
the South side of Grand River, are driving
brisk business in the lumber woods
Much is also done in numbering by pri-
vate individuals, and We set it down as a
settled point, that moro lumber will be
manufactured in the county of Ottawa
during the coming season, tfan during
any other season since the commencement
of the money pressure. We are gratifed
to learn that the prospects for remunera-
tive prices for lumber, during the season
of shipment soon to commence, are quite
hattering. The skies in the monetary
world are also beginning to show fam
ings of returning sunshine.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-25
Democratic state convention.

A Democratic State Convention will be held
at Firemen's Hall, in the city Of Detroit, on
Wednesday, the 22d Of February, 1860, at II
o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose Of appointing
twelve delegates TO represent the State Of Mich
igan in the Democratic National Convention tC
be held at Charleston, s. c., April %, 1860. The
ratio of representation win be the Same as here.
tofore to wit: Two delegates for each Repre-.
sentative in the lower House of the Legislature
and one delegate from each organized county
not attached TO Representative district.
By order of the State Central Committee.
s, ID. ELW00D Secretary.