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, 1860-12-15
FLAX-COTTON AGAIN.

About year ago VIC called attention to
the subject Of the efforts being made to i'm
prove the modes Of manufacturing fax so
ns 10 bring it within such limits Of economy
as would enable it 10 compete with cotton.
We then spoke Of the matter chiefly in its
bearing upon the agricultural and manu-
facturing interests Of our own State. The
present condition Of the country gives it Q
national importance. We are glad to
learn through communication to the Hos-
ton journal, that the efforts to perfect this
manufacture are still continued, and TINT
progress is made With copy Of the above
communication VIC received four specimens
Of the tlax-fibrc, in us many stages Of pro-
grcss, with statements Of cost No. is
marked FLAX rs broken up in the fields Of
the Wcst-balcd and sent to Boston. Ma
<hinery movable, if desired, from field to
field. No maceration is required" No. 9
is " Flar-zroci, which mixes with wool in
any proportion, and costs five cents when
made in Boston," No. 3 is "aax-cotton,
which can be made within eight ccnts."-
OF this the staple seems to be short, and
the manufacturer does not claim that it will
spin well alone. The specimens Of print
ed goods calico, is ssid to be half dax-cot-
ton aud half Southern cotton.
On the whole, We cannot say that, on
this showing the thing is yet complete
success. But y good show Of progress is
made, and We are disposed to think thn1
the perseverance and ingenuity which has
accomplished SO much will yet achieve
greater triumphs.
We should have been pleased 10 recciv,
more definite information than the write
in the journal seems disposed 10 give
We're the specimens made from fax which
had ripcncd its seed: Where can the 1na
chincT for use in the field be had? WIN
price can Western farmers rely upon get
ting for the fibre broken and balcd: NJ
experiment, or invention, now in process
Of Development seems to US Of more inter
est than this The soil Of the West is PM
ticularly fitted for the growth Of fax, an'
VIC can readily furnish tic raw material 1
an amount equal to the cotton crop Of til
South, if we can have q market at rcmune
ncratire prices. And we hope yet 10 sc
in this direction new dcyclopmets Of til
energy, resources and rewards Of free lal>ol
, 1860-12-15
HINTS ON THE FORMATION OF RELIGIOUS
OPINIONS. By RAT PALMER. D. D.. OF AIha-
ny, New York New York: Sheldon l. Co. Chi7
e. On 4


YORK AND NEW ORLEANS. By W1Krkn
HrxxkRToN. New York: Derby & jackson,
1850, Chicago: S. C. Gnegs Co.
This book has no reference to Judge Doug
lag and his recent intincrnncy search for his
mother, as might be supposed from lts tltle.-
Tbs tals preteuds to be ono Of truth s1t the
suhjscta resi- Il ttsy szsso, thsy bad bsttsr havs
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28
.AMUsENIENTs.

PrKE's OPERA-HousH.-J Judge Conrad's
tragedy Of jack oade viii be repeated at this estAb-
lshment tonight, the performance concluding With
An AlarYninO Sacrifice. The audiences have been
fair ghout the week. but, Talourds classical
play, Ten, drew the largest II the thus far
why should it not also be repcatedi
NATIONAL THEATER.-If there be any thing
in tragedy attractive to theater goers the National
this evening should he crowded. Richard Lalor
shiers Aposate is the programme, and IL is tragic
from the moment "Hemeya' tells his friends Of his
love for "Forinda," until she stsnohes the blood
that flows from his selfmade wound with her dis
heveed hair from the opening Of the first act until
the curtain falls upon the closing scene, 1t is over
charged with horror. Besides this, the drama Of La
Tour de Nesle will be performed Mr. Roberts appear
ing in the play as the benefciare.
SMITH Il NIxoN's HAJL.-Thiodon' Mu-
of Arts is still being successfully exhibited at
Smith Nixons Hall. A grand matinee is adver-
tised for Saturday afternoon at three o'clock for the
benefit Of families and children. The exhibition is
worthy of the attention Of the lovers of the wonder
full in art, and should be seen by every adept in
mechanical ingenuity.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28
RIVER NEWS.

The Ohio, opposite this port, has con-
tnued receding since our last but so very slowly as
20 be scarcely perceptible; having declined during
the twenty -four hours ending last evening some two
inches only, and was stationary last night with tho
prospect Of a rise this morning. Al Pittsburg the
river was falling slowly yesterday, with three feet
seven inches there at noon. -.
The weather was very different yesterday from
Wednesday; rain having begun to fall about four
O'Clock IL the morning and continued until ten
o'clock; the water descending In torrents during n
portion Of the time Slight showers occurred during
the remainder Of the day with cloudy and lowering
skies, aud raw and disaRreeable atmosphere.
Busincas was rather quiet at the Landing yester-
day, and freights offered in moderate quanti-
ties at somewhat irregular rates, though not materi-
ally differing from our last quotations.
The river commenced falling again at Louisville
on Wednesday, with three feet five inches water In
the Canal in the evening. During the previous
twenty four hours IL had receded an inch at the
head Of the Falls. The weather was cooler and
cloudy, with light rain In the morning.
There were torty-six steamboat arrivals at New
Orleans during the week ending last Friday. The
receipts of cotton by the above amounted to ,257
bales.
ST. Louis and there was no change In the upper
Ave feet, and the water receding.
STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
Hrriruls-M. Mcclellan, Louisville; BOstona No. 2
Portsmouth; Priuress, Madisoni r. y, Hamilton
Wheeling: Mary Cook, Pittsburg; Duuleth, Neville
Fanny McBurnie. Marietta; A. II. Sewer, Memphis
Sam Hall, White River; Emerald, Dock
Depdrttwes-M. Mcclellan, Louisville; Prioress
Dock; Lady Jackson, Memphis; Silver Wave, New
Orleans.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

A STUBBORN WITNESS AND A BELLIGERENT
WIFE-RosannaD Dickson, alias Bowen, whose
arrest we have already noticed, on charge
of passing counterfeit coin, was arraigned
before Justice Marchant, yesterday, for ex-
animation. The prosecuting Witness a con-
fectioner at the corner of Sycamore and
Pearl, named Patrick Collins, did not make
his appearance, and messenger was sent to
bring him into Court. He refused to comply
with the request when the Magistrate called
upon him, but still he refused. Constable
Carr was therefore dispatched with au-
thority to bring him in; but, with the Wit
ness, patience had ceased to be virtue, and
the force ofthe officer was met with deter
mined resistance. The wife of Collins used
her hands and tongue, but whether the ears
or face of the constable were most abused
we are uninformed. The witness was finally
brought into Court, but would give no
reason for his absence, save that he "did not
wishto come" The case was dismissed upon
the payment of the costs by the defend
ant.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28
COVINGroN NEWS.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE-A Second "JuIiet.h-A
lady, whose name we withhold from motives Of deli
cacy, attempted suicide yesterday by taking laqda
num- but was discovered before the poisonous drug
had proved fatal. The circumstances Of the case
are these: About two months ago gentleman liy-
ing on Ninth-stFeet buried his wife, since which
time he made the acquaintance Of the lady, and up
10 within day or two ago very attentive 10 her
But he grew weary of his love, and she sought to
bury in the grave the recollection OF the misery she
had endured. What the termination may be re-
mains to be seen.
CRY CoUNOM.-This delectable body of
lawmakers met yesterday afternoon at the City
Hall, but transacted ne business Of importance.
Several ordinances for grading aud paving streets
were passed, and q few claims allowed. Mr.. Ernst,
the newly. elected Preeident after the necessary
oath, took his seat President OF the City Council
CRCuiT CouRT.-ln the case of Egglesten
rs Phoenix Insurance Company wherein the i9t-
mer was plaintiff and the latter dele ndRnt, ne
Jury returned verdict in favor OF the Iormet 20 Tue
amount of 81 29i. Several persons were also li-
dicted for illegal voting
DEFENDERS OF THE UHoN.-A club OF the
above order yyts formed here last Tuesday night. It
is comnosed M ogether Of young men, enthusiastic
and nafriotic and favorable 70 the election Of Bell
snd fveretf They win hold q meeting this even
fnS ~ MeSnolia Hall, which they have rented for
theiF satherings The following are the officers:
Lam MaTshall, Presidenti II. III. Southgate, Vice
Presidents II. n. Wilson, Secretary ThOs. O. sand
ford, Treasurer. 4Q
BREcKINRIDeE MEKTRG.-To-morrow a
grand Breckinridge Meeting will he held at sand
fordtOwn, at which Hon. JnO G. Carlisle VIII speak
A pole will be raised on the occasion.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

POCKET PIcKINa-During the procession
in honor of Douglas, night before last, Oliver
D. White, lawyer of this city, while stand
ing at the corner of Fourth and Race, had
his pocket picked of $25.
A Kentuckian, named Alexander Lord, in
the same locality lost 800 in the same man
ner, while number ofpersons were relieved
of smaller sums by these magnet-fngered
gentry.
A man named James Carson, residing
near Loveland, lost a watch worth $40,
and a porte-monnaie containing $50 more,
while in the crowd at the Court-street Mar
ket. From the above it would seem that the
pickpockets were remarkably busy during
the Douglas Grafton, and also eminently sue
cessful.
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A Venitinn AssRss sinatiOn-RevOlting and
SnnGuinary MErder-A Citizen Stabbed


A Venitian Assass sination-RevOlting and
SnnGninary MErder-A Citizen Stabbed
to the Heart in a Public ThOrOughfare.
About one o'clock this morning Officer
Hinson found a man, whom he supposed to
be drunk, sitting in doorway leading into
the jewelry establishment of Charles Owen,
on the northwest corner of Fourth and
Main. After an effort to arouse him, he
raped for assistance, which arrived in few
minutes, but he then discovered that the
man, who was alive when first seen, was
now dead.
The man was taken to the Hammond-street
Station-house, and DR.. Beck called, who
found a wound, near the right nipple, .one
inch long, extending upward and inward
about five inches, and evidently piercing the
right auricle of the heart.
Nothing is known in regard to the homi-
eide, but man named Knabe is suspected,
for'the following reasons In company with
two others, he was passing along Fourth
street and when near the corner of Main,
met couple of men, one of whom is sup
posed to be the deceased and who insulted
him.
The parties stopped, and some words
passed, when the supposed companion of
the deceased said, "Ill shoot you," where
upon Knabe ran down Main-street along
Third and into an alley, adjoining the st.
Charles, followed by Officer Lemanowsky.
He was not arrested, although the officer
diligently searched the premises into which
| he fled.
The deceased was identified, and proved to
| be well-known citizen named George Cue
| itch, who resides with his parents, at the
corner of Arch and Ludlow. He was about
twenty-six years of age, and unmarried.
The hour at which the homicide was COM
| mitted, and the mystery that surrounds it,
| necessarily prevent any extended account
| of this horrible affair." which, in many re-
| spects, is an exact counterpart of the recent
revolving Crawley assassination.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

BELL AND EVERETT MEETING IN THE WEST
END.-In accordance with the published
notice, the friends of Bell and Everett met
in mass meeting, at the corner of Eighth and
Mound-streets, last evening. The meeting
was large and enthusiastic, certainly a 1000
persons being present. A stage had been
erected, which was beautifully decorated
with flags and ndlanterns, and presented quite a
fine appearance. The chief speech Of the
evening was made by Hon. John Scott Har-
rison, who was repeatedly eheered. A
prominent feature of the meeting was the
presence of large delegation of the De-
Tenders of the Union from the Fifteenth
Ward,
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Law REPORT.


CRIMINAL SIDE.-The State Us. Alexander
Pacher The defendant tried on n charge Of
stealing Sll5, the property Of Squire Reede. The
money was placed by the owner in the cellar wall of
house near Mount Pleasant, and the principal tes-
timony against the accused was confession which,
il alleged, he made Of the larceny. On the pare
Of the defense it was urged that this testimony was
not entitled TO credit.
W. II. Kerr for State; O. Hilts for defe nse.
SENTENCED.-Francis Kelly pleaded guilty before
Judge Collins Of committing assault on Christian
striking him with iron llnuckles, last Decem-
ber, On Cherry alley, and was sentenced to pay S2j
fine aud costs.
In the civil branch Of the Court Judge Mallon en-
tered UP sundry inhgments.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

PERsoNAL.-Rev. NJ. d. Conway, the tai
eregational Church, has returned home after
a lengthy sojourn by the sea-shore, looking
much recuperated in health. He will be
warmly welcomed by his many friends and
admirers here, who began to fear that he
would be induced to take up his abode in
Boston, where he delivered several sermons
that were highly lauded. Mr.. Conway will
resume his clerical duties next Sunday morn
ing.
A letter from Paris, of the 7th inst, gives
the names of James B. Bell, W. B. Wright,
Mai. e. S. Hubbard, from this city, as So
journers, at that time, in the French capital.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

BURGLARY IN CoUBT-sTREET.-The resi-
dence of a man named Benjamin Sedwick,
in Court-street, near Baymiller, was felon-
iously entered, night before last, and robbed
of money and other articles, amounting to
nearly $50. The burglars aroused the in
mates, but escaped without detection.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

Miss VAUeHAN's READINGs.-This lady
read selections from modern poets to small
audience, at the Literary Club-room, last
evening. Her appearance is attractive, and
she read in good taste and with excellent
effect. To entertain an audience by select
or dramatic readings, is a formidable under
taking, but taste for the accomplishment of
reading well is much cultivated by these ex-
hibitions; and, in spite of our general system
of education, it is an art which is very gen.
orally neglected.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

DISCHARGE OF AN ALLEGED DEALER IN
COUNTERPART COMA few days ago we gave
an account of the arrest Of man named
George Buchanan, upon charge of dealing
in counterfeit coin, together with recital
of the delicate manner in which he sold some
members of our police force by selling them
a box filed with lead aad shot, instead of
spurious money. AS we anticipated, he was
arraigned before Judge Lowe yesterday
morning on a charge of vagrancy and was
discharged, a noIIs PrOssqI having been en-
tered in the case.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

PRoCEEDINes OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs.-At their regular diurnal session, yes
terday morning, the County Commissioners
passed orders which amounted 10 the ag-
gregate to SAT s5; of which $40 So were
paid to Charles Farney, and the balance to
John Vogel. No other business was trans
optad
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28
AUCTION SALES.

A UCTION SALE.-TOLLE & LLOYD will
n sell at auction, on the premises on WEpNES-
well-knswn FRAZIER FARM of SO acres, finely
located, at LatoRia Valley, Kentucky, near Latonia
Springs, three and half miles from Covington, on
the Bank Lick Pike.
Six ty three acres are cleared and under cutiva-
tion twen ty acres fine, heavy timber.
The improvements are: A two-story House, 81 by
40 feet and lying back about so feet from the road,
with twenty good and convenient rooms, two cell
lars, halls, pOrches, etc. three fine springs and
large cstern orchard and every variety Of choice
fruit, grapes and shrubbery.
This property is valuable for o
COUNTRY REsIDENCE, OR BOARDING
HOUSE AND GARDENS.
II is only half an hours drive from Cincinnati,
and the railroad cars will shortly run direct to the
house. There are three acres we'll adapted for u
race course. Two good tenant houses, barn, car
riae e-house and stables.
Omnibuses will leave Tolle Lloyd's Real Estate
Ofice, so East Third-st., at A. M, on the morn
ing df the sale, and convey parties FREQ TO the
ground. Terms easy. Sale positive. se2S T"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

COMMITMENT OF AN AFFIRMED HORSE
THIEF.-Night before last a man named
James Gerwe left his horse and buggy,
while he entered National Hall, No. 200
Vine-street for the purpose of taking a
drink; but when he returned his vehicle
was gone. With the assistance of police
man, the thief named John Stanley, was
overtaken at the corner of Fifth and Walnut
and carried to the station-house. Yesterday
morning he was before Judge Lowe, and,
after an examination, committed to Jail in
default of bail in the sum of 81 900, to answer
a charge of grand larceny before the next
term Of the Court of Common Pleas.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

Boy DRowEED.-A lad named Thomas
Johnston, whose parents reside in Front
street, near Race, was accidentally drowned,
last evening, by falling from a skiff into the
river. Persons were busily engaged during
the early portion of the night in dragging
for the body, but up to a late hour their
efforts had been unsuccessful.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

The Grover & Baker Sewing-machine
Company, So West Fourth-street, are daily
in receipt Of letters like the following.
Read IL;
at is nearly three years since my family
had one one Of your excellent sewing ma
chimes in use. During that time they had
an opportunity of seeing other kinds; yet
for family use, my wife and daughters de-
eidedly prefer your machine TO any others =
Rec. Richard Gray, 2 Harrison-sfrset Gin
eiRRai, D.
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LOST.

II OST-Between the u. 8. Playground and Gum.
II minsville a Book, containing railroad bills OF
ladng ahd receipts. The finder will be suitably re-
Warded by leaving the Same at As Public Landing.
se28-ds
n OST-OOW-Strayed, on the 9th instant, from
n near the Jamestown Ferry landing, In Fulton,
\ red COW white spot on her forehead horns wide
apart and shaTPi spot on her right side. "A sulta-
BE reward will be paid for her return, for fnfoT
ssis.bs - j. W. FERGUSON,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

RAILROAD OFFICE FOR RHET.-A we'll
ventilated, pleasant room, on the first hoor OF
the DAILY PREss building, suitable for rail-
road or insurance Office. Apply at the rREss
COunting-rOom, Yine-street, opposite the
Oustom-house.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

LosT.-A package containing coat and
pants, addressed to J. H. Small, No. So West
Ninth-street. Belong to J. B. Nienaber, No.
2O5 Walnut-street. Any person having the
same, viii please return, and be paid for their
trouble,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

UNITED STATES EXPRESS OoMPANY.-Mr.
Thomas Holtom, of this excellent company,
will please accept our thanks for Dayton
favors in advance of the mail.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

MELANCHOLY SUIo1DE-A Nan Cuts His
Throat toith Piece of GLdss.-Night before
last, man named John Fortune, who
boarded near the corner of Mill and Third
with family named Riley, cut his throat,
and upon being removed to the Commercial
Hospital, died in about three hours. Yes
terday morning, Coroner Carey was called
upon, and held an inquest upon the body,
which resulted in verdict in accordance
with the facts we have related.
The deceased was about thirty-fve years
of age, a native of Ireland, and unmarried.
He has for some time past been addicted to
intoxicating drinks, and at the time of de-
stroying himself was evidently laboring
under malignant attack Of deIirium trs-
mems.
He had repeatedly threatened to kill him
self, but had been deprived of every thing in
the shape of weapon, when his fancy sug-
gested the use of piece of glass. Accord
ingly, upon being left alone, about eight
O'clock, he seized a mirror, broke it, and,
with the sharp edge OF one of the fragments,
literally cut his throat from ear to ear, half
severing his head from his body. Medical
aid was Immediately called, but notwith-
standing this, after suffering until eleven
O'clock he died
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

HousEHt Id FURNITURE, IRoN-sToNE WARE,
Books, &c.-This morning at nine o'clock,
Cooper & Stokes, auctioneers, sell household
furniture, iron-stone ware, and a very
choice collection of books,'at their auction
rooms, No. IA East Fourth-street.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28

HENRY WARD BEEoHER BoxNG WITH THE
BENIoIA BoY.-A New York correspondent
says:
trainer, Jack Macdonald, who have recently
been giving the Brooklyn people a taste Of
their quality, called upon Rev. Henry Ward
Beeeher, few evenings since, 70 pay their
RESPECTS Mr.. lIeecher received the eminent
bruisers with his usual politeness, He said
he perfectly agreed with them as to the
necessity Of improving the American PkgS-
ious by the development Of muscle, but he
had serious objections to the ring and its
surroundings He did not approve of prize
fighting, either, but had no objections 70 .
fair and square round or two on Christian
principles, with view TO promote the di-
gestiVe faculties Heenan then handed the
pastor of Plymouth Church pair ofboxing-
ployos, and they do say the use he made Of
them fully persuaded his visitors that Mr..
Beecher, with little practice, would be a.
excellent museleman as he 10 preacher.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28
SEALED PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS, WILL BE RE-
provements until o'clock A. NJ. of TUESDAY,
october 2 1850, for building stons;and-irop fence
fications now on file in the City Civil Engineers
Office.
Each bid to be accompanied by two sureties. Bid
ders to use the printed forms, as no other will be
received
se27.tt CHARLEs BALANCE, Clerk.