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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26
spirItnalism VS.. AIlopathy--The Success OF
.U.. Nharlaf IN nj ans. .sH.

A short time since the child of one of the
up town New York families was suddenly
seized with sickness, which seemed so Sc
rious that Immediately the family physician,
man of long beard, long bills, and its ac-
compartments, was sent for in great haste;
but alas, he came not, and the sudden culmi-
nation Of the disease into terrible convul-
sion compelled the family TO abandon their
regular doctor and send for The nearest one,
who proved to be an educated man of the old
school--a serious objection, indeed, to the
family but which, in theirdistressed situation,
could not well be helped, The character Of
the difficulty was quickly perceived and an
emetic speedily removed o quantity of undi-
gested and improper food, restoring the child
to comparative health. The thanks of the
whole family were prodigally bestowed upon
the physician, the preserver Of their child,
who was requested to continue his attendance
till the child was entirely recovered. The
next morning brought the tardy DR.. Pellets,
who was met with storm of reproaches for
his neglect and inattention, and with the
statement that II they had waited for him
their child would now have been corpse,
and that now, as the doctor had done so mnch
for them they could never repay him, and he
should continue to attend the child, and an
intimation was held out that they should con-
tinue to employ him in the future. DR.. Pei
lets could not afford to lose so valuable afam-
lily without a struggle to retain it; so he said
commiseratingly: y regret my dear madam,
the alarm you have been under and the dan
ger in which your darling beautiful has been.
At what hour did you say the child began to
improve" ut was just as the clock struck
four,p was the answer. "Ah, my dear lady,
| thought it was So. 1t was five minutes be-
fore four o'clock when I entered my house
and saw your call on my slate. My spirit was
put into immediate communication with your
child, and through it was enabled to act upon
the convulsed spirit of your charming little
cherubP' 'Is it possible, my dear DR.. Pei
lets2 We thoughti it was almost miracle,
and foolishly attributed it to the action of this
allopathic's poisonous emetic, which indeed
only brought few raisin skins and stones
and little bit of mince pie it had eaten.
All Doctor, forgive us for doubling you, and
the hard words and harder thoughts we have
had for you"
Poor DR.. Squills was asincontinentlyand most
unceremoniously kicked out, and the spirits
are in full favor. Even doctor with jour
neyman assistants can't compete with one
who has spirits at command with sstrouble
than Aladdin. ~ -- W -
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

A Very SAPIENT DoG.-The New York
Tribune says correspondent sends. MS an nc
count of the habits of black-and-tan terrier,
who exhibits an intelligence superior to many
of the human race, since he not only knows
how to select q newspaper, but, moreover,
understands very well which newspaper will
give him the best return for the two cents i'm
vested. Our correspondent having observed
him coming regularly every morning to the
newspaper stand on the corner of twelfth
street and dSixth-ayenue, and selecting a paper
and carrying it away This mouth, Inquired
of the lad who keeps the stand what paper
he takes. Theboy says he selects the Tribune.
He will not carry the Herald home under
any circumstances. He is evidently, a Re-
publican dog, for when he carries the 7Titsme
he holds his tail erect and wags it in q Joyous
manner; but when he comes too late to get a
copy, and the Times is placed in his mouth,
he drops his tail or elevates it, according to
the political complexion of that sheet for the
time BENG, - ~
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

PROGRESS OF THE HARDEN TRIAL.-The
trial of Rev. Jacob A. Harden, for the mur-
der of his wife by poison, is still proceeding
at Belyidere, N. j. Ten or dozen additional
nrday. b1t the evidence deyeloned no no new
facts, having different bearing on the case
from the general tenor of the evidence here
tofore published, The testimoy bears heavily
upon the accused, whose conduct throughout
bis Yife's sickness excites strong suspicion of
his guilt. A letter was produced in Court,
written by the prisoner just previous to his
wifes death, in which he deplores the pros
pect of becoming o widoweF, in 1anguage of
deep grief and pious resignation, strangely
inconsistent with his behavior toward her
Ramsay, Mrs. Geary and others. The case
will be continued to-day. E ~
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

A DISTINGUISHED FoRGER--AN EDIToR SEN
TEScED TO IMPRIsoNMENT-The Hon. Wm.
Girod, editor and nominal proprietor of the
Colonial Standard and Jamaica Dispatch, has
been convicted at Kingston, Jamaica, of forg-
cry. Mr.. Girod is one of the most talented
and distinguished men which Jamaica has
ever produced. As a classical scholar, lin
guist and a periodical writer, to say nothing
Of his Legislative ability and journalistic tai
ent, known and appreciated in England as
well as in Jamaica, he stood without rival.
He was for long period member Of Assem-
bly, for the parish of st. George, and was at
one time selected by the country as delegate
to plead the cause of the colony before the
Imperial Government of Great Britain. He
discharged this duty with honor and credit.
The Jamaica Magazine was founded and
established by him. Latterly the Govern
ment, in appreciation of. his long and well
known services, and in consideration of his
unequaled ability as a criminal lawyer, APP
pointed him Chief Police Magistrate, at q
salary of So, 500 year. 1t was thought that
this, with the proceeds of his paper, would
keep him and his family in acomfortable po-
sition. He pleaded guilty on his arraignment
and was sentenced to three years imprison-
ment He is very respectfully connected, and
has wife and ten children. qf ..r. .....
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26
A New Orleans journal on Bloodless, Cor.
eaauo,aauU nueIs


responding DueIs.
Sundays New Orleans Della has these re-
marks on the absurd shams that are so often
practiced in Washington and thereabout
under the name of duels:
The dueling mania seems to be quite prev
alent in Washington City. This is to be re-
GREETED, not so much on account of any grave
results, any loss of life and limb, or serious
peril IL may threaten, but on account Of the
ridiculous publicity and burlesque display IL
produces and the tedious correspondence it
leads to, Here where the duello exists as an
institution, and is almost daily resOrted to,
the sentiment and ruIo forbid publicity. The
parties meet quietly in some retired place
and fight, and there the matter ends. The
result may be referred to-7-freqpently il is
not-in the local columns of the daily papers;
but as to publishing the correspondence and
the particulars of what occurred on the field,
as is the prevailing custom in Virginia and
the District of Columbia, every principle and
sentiment of the code forbid IL. To avoid all
chance Of this offensive publicity, the par
ties here, in duellos, generally avoid written
communications and challenges-the whole
affair being one of verbal arrangement and
understanding between the parties.
Thus unnecessary correspondence, special
pleading and newspaper display are avoided,
and the controversy is brought to direct and
practical issue and conclusion. Let a similar
course be adopted in Washington, and there
will be fewer duels or attempts at dnels.
There the whole purpose seems to be to
create talk and get cheaply the reputation
of fighting man. Dueling is bad enough
in all conscience, but the Washington system
Of fighting in the newspapers renders the
institution contemplate and farcical in the
extreme. Nor do we appreciate the dignity,
sense or propriety ofgentlemen who acknow[
edge the Jurisdiction of the code seeking to
bring under its jurisdiction those who de-
nounce and repudiate it, The moment man
says he does not recognize the authority OF
that code, he places himself outside Of the
pale of responsibility, and can not be ex-
pected to yield satisfaction under it.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

! ATRoCoUs ASSASSINATION IN HAvANA.-On
the evening of the 9th, says the Havana cor
respondent of'the New York Herald, we had
one of the most atrocious murders ever COM
mittedl in this community, the victim, the
Senor Don Agueva Alcaza, one of the secre-
taries of the political department of this gov
ernment. The fearful deed, perpetrated in
one of the most public places of the city
where thousands are passing every hour, es-
pecially on feast days, almost in the presence
of the guard at the Mouseratte gate, and night
watch on the "Paseo Isabel, together with
the social position and the appreciation of M.
Alcaza, have caused much excitement and
sympathy throughout the community, and a
sense of alarm among our best people for
their personal safety. This gentleman was
gifted, and in the discharge of important
duties which associated him intimately with
the public, while his social qualities and up
right character endeared him to large circle
of most devoted friends not confined to con-
ventional classes. The murderers seem to
have been the implements of revenge, and in
waiting at the usual crossing-plaoe of Mr..
Alcaza when leaving the city to visit the
residence Of particular friends, where he was
accustomed to pass his evenings. 3q's' -.A
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26
Judge Carter offered the following res
oution, which was unanimously adopted ID

The UHKssuMiNG AND AMIABLE CHARACTER
OF BowIE-KNIFE PoTTER.--The impression
prevails to some extent, and it is nat
ural it should, that Mr.. Potter, of Wisconsin,
because he led the Republicans in the famous
Kett and Grow "scrimmage" two years ago,
and so promptly sprang to the side of Love
joy the other day, and has proposed to fight
Pryor with Bowie-khives, is rather desper-
ate character, with good deal of the wild
dash of the borderer in his air and manners.
But he is quite the contrary. He was born
in Maine, is the. descendant of grave 6Hd
pious parents; his grandfather was clergy
man, and he is one of the most quiet and
unostentatious members of the House of Rep
resentatives, Though he stands erect, and
carries his head firmly on his shoulders, he
is one of the last persons in the House whom
a spectator would select as the man who
backed down the pink of the Yirginian chiv-
airy with a Bowie-knife. Potter resembles
rather selfpossessed lawyer or merchant,
or even clergyman, with a strong species OF
the worldin his composition, than q Western
borderer. So little stir has he made in the
present Congress, that several Democratic
members of the House and several Republi-
can Senators did not even know him by sight
till after his affair with Pryor made him con-
spicuous. Il. o., s,., L.o, nh. ,.,. .....--.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

VoLTAIRE's LITERARY RELICS IN JEOPARDY.
Great excitement is now existing in France
among liberal men of letters as to the prob
able fateof Voltaire's literary relics. Through
his niece (the first legatee) and the Marquis
de Vilette, the entire personal property Of
Voltaire has descended to a French Prelate,
Mgr. dc Dreu1 Breze, Bishop of Meaux, one
of the most intolerant and retrograde menl-
bers of the Gallican hierarchy, to whom the
bear. "What will he do with it," is the ques-
ton uppermost in the minds of the liberals.
Considering the precious bequest, which in
cludes even the heart of Voltaire preserved
in silver urn, an auto da .te of the inval-
liable relics, papers, &C., is more than limited
at, and seems to be quite within the power OF
the uncongenial possessor. .iig .I.t- ..ri
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

THE HIGH HOTEL PRICES AT CHARLESTON
In justice to South Carolina, ard especially
to Charleston, says letter writer, it is not
improper TO remark that the responsibility of
the hotel charges, whether they are regarded
as exhorbitant or otherwise, does not rest
upon native born Southern citizens but upon
Northern men with Southern principles"
The three leading NOTES.-THE Mills House,
Charleston Hotel and Pavilion Hotel-are
conducted by New Englanders, the proprie-
chusetts, and of the latter from New Hamp-
shire. The Mills and the Charleston took
the initiatory steps for an advance in prices,
and the others followed, with the exception
of the American, which has advertised scale
ofprices slightly below the others. The Mills,
Charleston and Planters have no guests now
except those who pay $5 per day, until the
Convention closes.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26
A sAMpsoNIAN TnAaEDrAs.-An Albany

IN. W exchange relates this anecdotes
"As an evidence of the wonderful strength
of Forrest, will relate little incident that
occurred while he was playing q star engage
ment at the Pearl-street Theater. The play
was The Gladiator Old Dummy Allen, his
costumer, was assigned the part of one of the
principal gladiators--a very important part,
as Spartacus (Forrest) has long and severe
combat with him. Just as the scene in the
arena was to commence, a constable by the
name of Chet Moore entered with warrant
against Allen for an old score he had run
up on some former visit to Albany; and Ohet,
deeming that good time to collect the
amount arrested him, without intimating to
Forrest the object of his visit. Forrest being
informed of the fix Allen was in advanced
and grabbed Moore who was a powerfully
built man, weighing over two hundred
pounds, hurting him several feet against the
scenes, retaining in his grasp good-sized
pieces of Chefs coat, vest and shirt. BY
Cd, says Chet when asked next time how
he felt in his grasp, hes a corn cracker and
no mistake, and don't care to get into his
hands again Suffice it to say Forrest gave
his word that all things should be made right,
and the performance went on as though
nothing had happened, s..
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

The ADRoIT GOVERNMENT .SwINDIINe IN
swindling in Austria is a
little more. systematic and scientific than it
ssg fs 4 paSg%s tSs a96b VIZ % SgSS eStons eSeR efS
curious, mode by which army contractors
plundered the, Government. !. They agreed TO
deliver cattle at so mucha head ia Mantua.
The cattle were driven IN at one gate and
counted driven through the town., out at
another gate and around the city TO the FIRST
gate, where they were counted again---and SO
on until the same cattle had actually, been
counted .fpe times The CONTRACT tors also sold
the hides; but unfortunately they Could only
deliver the hides of oas:ftth rs many cattle
as they had received pay FOR from the Gov
ernmenr ~ l-lH-- 5elu7H s'g TO- iJliiA p on
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

ARCHBISHOP HUGHES TO BECOME CARDI-
NAL-PRospEcT OF THE PoPE's ESTABLISHMENTS
HERE.-A correspondent of a New York
paper says Archbishop Hughes will be made
a Cardinal, in October, an honor which would
have been conferred upon Bishop England, Of
South Carolina, but for his early death, and
oracularly adds: 1t is seriously whispered
that should the Pope be deprived of his po-
that city, and remove the Holy See, may be
to Cincinnati, Plus conjecturing that he may
not live TO carry out his plan, wishes to adorn
the American Archbishops astute head with
Cardinals hat as the preliminary step to-
ward securing a successor who has energy,
genius, will and knowledge of the New
Continent" tt.if a, ,,... ,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26
ArrrMpr mol LEyY BLACK MAN. oN A WnII-

[ ATTEMPT TO LEVY BLACK MAIL ON A WELL-
KNOWN CoMEDIAN.--A young man, VIZ.
Hutchinson, was arrested ON Thursday, in
New Orleans, on the affidavit of John h.
Owens, of the Varieties Theater, who sets forth
that he had received two letters through the
postofice, bothisigned III, W., Box B. 1876,
p. o." each claiming that the writer was a
correspondent of the National Police Gdzette
and had prepared an article for publication,
which would injure the fair fame and ohsrac-
ter of depOnent and bring him into, great
disrepute in that community; which article
the writer offered to suppress for the sum Of
5000 Deponent alleges that the entire SUBJ
stance of said article was false and libelous,
and the entire scheme was for the purpose Of
accused was sent to the Parish Prison, in de-
fault of $500 ball. ed to 1aTTrl-t f'Wla
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26
PRICE ONE CENT.

Anniversary Celebration by the st. Georges,
society = Banquet Mt the Walnut.street
House. aI.' lrn .0v. .HN' '.- 'H a.
The following article was prepared for our
issue of day before yesterday, but unavoid-
ablv omitted; u d nlr j a p. feI I
The st. George Society of this city celebra-
ted the anniversary of the birthday of its
patron Saint last night, by O supper at the
Walnutstreet House. The large dining hall
Of that establishment had been decorated for
the occasion in very good taste with BAN
ners, flags and streamers, and presented quite
a neat appearance. .,,.....f Sill
The supper, under the management of
Messrs. Davis h Marsh, the gentlemanly pro-
prietors of the hotel, was admirably arranged
in every respect and was creditable to both
them and their guests. Long tables, bending
meath pyramids of edibles, tasteful decora-
tions, and excellent servants gave evidence
of the care they had bestowed upon the affair,
and the satisfaction with which the society
disposed of the viands was the best evidence
that their efforts were appreciated.
At half-past nine the cloth was removed
and the President of the Society," William
Chidsey, called the members to order. . He
congratulated them upon the association they
had Just formed, and the extraordinary in
crease that had been already attained. (The
one hundred and fifty of whom were enrolled
last mighty Its object, he said, was one Of
benevolence and charity; il knew no religious
or political creed; and was intended only to
keep alive and warm in their hearts the love
of their mother country; nevertheless, the
President hoped that in the future of the
Society, no member would do aught that
would reflect discredit upon the banner under
which it existed. He then announced the
II. The queen Of England and the President Of the
United st%tesThs Shlsf h9Es6Stss q hS hS Ahs S
Columbia" Drank standing and in silence! e.
az. r. Enslsnd1The o Country Of our Birth" Music
.. America The Country Of 9pr, Adoption; Music
and SS of Ss S1f RH MATTEL may
be brothers side BY side tine cause ofJnstic and
spaneied Banner" Response by George Mason.
Mr.. Mason said he had hoped to introduce
to the Society an old officer in the English
| army to respond to this sentiment but he
i could not be in the city. The speaker said,
| that although an Englishmhu, he had passed
| through one of the boOdiest victories ever
| gained upon this continent by the army OF
the United States. bespoke Of Buena Vista,
| and at the close of his address offered Taylor
and Havelock" k"-whieh sentiment was drank
in silence and standing. .psl.a i-i.g sil
| 8. CINCINNATI and its Trade and Commerce. Re-
The JudieiSrS and the Bar of Hamilton County
PSr sister ~ societies their honore
Tseo3s 9S SSna tse p
tor Of the people May IL soon be free in every natioI
Of the earth, Response by james Birney Marshall
To- Thc 81. George of CINCINNATI isrccess. to IT
Sna M on n naaI Shhversary sei may its record
prove its practice has been equal to its theory lie
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26
GHE. WAlKERm DuELNa CoRREsPoNDEST

GEN. WALKER IN A DUELING CORREsPoNDEST.
A correspondence is published in late issue
of the New Orleans True Della explanatory
of IAN affair." which nearly occurred between
Col. S. A. Lockridge and Gen. VIM. Walker.
Lockridge met Walker on the street and de-
nounced his late book on Nicaragua as totally
false, so far as related to the former, inform
ing him also that he should hold him resPon-
Walker answered, "When you please, sir .
Col. Lockridge then sent note by his friend,
R. H. Purdom, which note, it appears, was
withdrawn for explanation. In answer to
another note, Gen. Walker replied that in his
book he 'did not intend to impugn the honor
or courage of Col. Loclnidge," and so tile
affair ended without an appeal to pistols.
Capt, Fayssoux was Walkers 'tfriend,'
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26
Fortunate Discovery and Prevention of n
i"i Revolt in the Ohio Peuiteutiary.

Through an orderly, well disposed con-
vict, Warden Van Slyke, says, the Ohio State
Journal, learned last week Of contemplated
revolt Of the prisoners in the Penitentiary, to
culninate Saturday evening in the dining
room, while they-more than a regiment Of
hardened, reckless men-were assembled for
supper. The plan was gotten up by a des-
perate convict named Blackburn, from Gallia
County, and at various times communicated
were W inf nformeG Of tbe Mot Which Vas @
overpower and kill the guards, when all
were assembled in the vast dining-room,
then force the large gate at the southeast
corner, kill the guards on the walls, if nee
essary, and, when outside Of the walls, every
man ma take care Of T himself 9 The discovery Of
the, bloody design, and Saturday evening
when each company of men were told by
their guards Of the discovery, a more chap
fallen set Of villains could not be imagined.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

!. AN AoToR WILLING TO Die Twice FOR HIS
FRIRNDs.-Several years ago an actor in a
Northern tour, who was not in the least
qualified to make figure in buslxins, felt
himself bold enough to undertake the charac-
ter of Richard the Third, and he played the
character in such ludierous style that he
failed not to raise the laugh whenever he
made his appearance. In his last scene he
was particularly forcihle, and died in so droll
manner that he was, encored. Flattered
with so new mark of dramatic distinction,
he started up and died again amid peals OF
mirth from all parts of the crowded house.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

!. GARRIcKs AFFECTATloS.- Garrick
always took care TO leave company with a
good Impression IN his favor After he had
told some good story, or defeated an antago-
mist by wit or raillery, he often disappointed
people who hoped that he would continue to
entertain them and receive the praise and
admiration they were ready enough to give.
But he was so artificial that he could break
merely in order to secure the impression he
had made. On this part of his, character 1t
was well said by Coleman, that he never
came into company without layinga plot for
an escape out Of il. l' iihir ~ e sa
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

GARRIoKs SHARE OF AUTHORSHIP IN CoLE-
MANS CoMEbIEs.-The part of The Olandes-
tine Marriage which he wrote was "Lord
Ogilby" and ''Mrs. Heidelberg as Oautherly,
who was in his house at the time, told Mr..
Kembless Cautherly was employed to tran
scribe the parts for the use of the theater. In
The Jealous VIE he assisted by writing the
character of bsMajor Oakley In that play,
as written originally, the whole of the farce
of TAe Assioal Lady was introduced, but
Gsrrick persuaded Coleman to leave it out
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-04-26

FAREWELL SERMON OF PRIEsT--APgBor-
mo ScENH In A OHURcH.-On Sunday, Father
0'Toole, pastor Of the Roman Catholic Church
in Washington, preached his farewell sermon,
the Archbishop having transferred him to
arotherparish. Upon announcing tho hAcf,
preparatory TO saying farewell, the congrega-
ton burst into tears, and the sobbing was so
loud that several minutes elapsed before the
minister could proceed with his rernarks.J In
the evening meeting of the members of the
church was held, and a purse Of $7O0 made
up for presentation to the retiring pastor.