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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25
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The young man in Buffalo Who bad vitrioI
thrown in hia eyes BY young woman whom
he had iiltSd. has become hOpslsssIy blind.
A man nsmed MeEven. In JonssvilIs, Pa,
who had separated from his wife few days
since, went to the house where she lived, stab
bed her all over the body, and then cut his own
throat
There are now l5s peers, spiritual and tenn.
poral, on the roll Of the Brtish House Of
Lords. His Royal HiEhDsss, the Prince Of
Wales. heads the list, and Henry Lord Taunton
is the last.
About 10000 tuns Of ice are being packed 10
Peru, ILL.,, this season; $500 tuns Of Il are load
ed Ou bargsa for Baton Rouge and other places
South.
In Richmond, Va, negro girl named Fanny
has beee seatencsd TO transportation beyond
the limits Of the United States for attempting
to poison the infant child Of Mr.. R. Y. Luck.
Near Los Angeles. oal,. there is a place
called the Garden Of Psrsdise, in which is q
cabbage stalk, thres years old, twelve feet high,
and when in full leaf its circumference is equal
to that Of q fashionable lady in full bloOm.
A bill has passed the Legislature Of wiscon-
sin authorizing executions TO isaue at once
upon judgmspnts rendered, instead Of at the
close Of the term Of the Court following such
judgments a. hsrs.Otore.
In Augusta. Ga last Saturday, a little boy
named Bartlett was standing in the door Of
house looking at a hre company which was
passing. vheu dog ran against him, knocking
him under the engine, which passed over the
child's head, causing his death.
They are experimenting on grapes, with
great success. 10 Northern Louisiana, by graft.
ing the best varieties from France upon the
wild grape vines which grow luxurisntly 10
that region. and some grapes have been pro-
duesd that cannot be excsllsd In Europe.
A Mr. Atwood. tailor, spiritualist and free
lever, living at Barton, VT, recently discover.
cd that there was no spiritual affinity between
himself and wife, With whom he had lived
twenty years, aud told her so. Last week he
eloPed with married woman named Collision.
for whom he had = true spiritual affinity.
Timothy Paige, the Buffalo shoedealer who
vas cOwhided for an alledged insult to lady in
his store. claims hearing. He denies having
BY word. inSinuation or aston. insulted the
lady in question, Ars. johnson. Three per-
sons who were in the store at the time bear
witness to the correctness Of his assertions.
Circulars have been issued by the Depart.
msnt Of the Interior to the United States Mar
shals relative 10 the taking Of the census. The
State iS 10 be divided into districts so that six
weeks labor in each can accomplish the euu.
meration. the census takers are TO commence
on the 6rat Of June. and will finish the enumer
alton BY the mi iddle Of July.
Some years ago, Anthony Adams, q negro
was decOyed on board schooner Ia New York,
carried South. and sold as . slave. Senator
Seward became informed Of the circumstances,
took much interest in the kidnapped man, and
finally succeeded in procuring his release.
This distinguished colorsd individual was ar
rested in Newton N. J.. last week, charged
with robbiuR hsnroOst.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25
New York Market.


New YOnE. Feb. "a.
FLoUR-sSlss 1900 bFls at {, 5,IO@5,75 for
supsrhns state. b,SO@5.5O for extra stats; {. rs
@S'2s for suPsrans wSstsFa; s. .Ss@S. so for com.
mon to medium extra western. 5.s5Q6.OO for
shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio, mar
he. elosiag with Qaist and steady feeling.
wHlsKY--Dall and lower: salss Of IOs brls
At 2SI6s. elOaing with no buyers at thsss figures.
WHEAT-sslss 1900 bush Red Miehiean
81 l,sS. prime ohieAgOspEiDE al !. .SOlk in s.ors;
1000 Rsd Southern al IS; aud SIOobush Waite
Canada. part sll.As. and ths remainder On
private terms.
RYe-SOall sales at es0sse.
BARLET-salss 1900 bash Ct lie, Gor soar
I0wsa slassi so0sis fsr osaadiaa East sse for
lafsFi0f eeais.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

B- The Superintendent Of the Massachusetts,
Coast Lines Of Electric Telegraph will, a. soon
as the Gather will permit, put down sub-mA>
rins telegraph cable across Vineyard Sound.
connecting MarthA's Vineyard with the
main land. The cable is entirely different
from any heretofore laid In this country or
or in Europe. and is very heavy. 1t is made
Of gutta~perehs covered wire. surrounded BY
thick coating Of iuts. and is to be fastened 10
a chain cabls weighing three pounds to the
foot. The distance across the Sound IL four
miles. and the cable will weigh thirty one and
three quarter tuns.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

SOMETHING NEw.--Ths EARNED Alphabet"
is a new and ingenious method Of talking or
signalling with the arms and hands. II IL
the invention Of Mr.. Charles Parker, mute.
Of West Rupert, w., who studied in the State
institution for Eve yean, during which time
he worked out the principle Of the illustrated
alphabet. Mr.. Parker hiss charts upon which
is the new alphabet, giving those who proS
ure it all the information that Unnecessary to
acquire it It can be uSed for signalling as far
as one can see, and may be useful in many inH
stances. Lady acquaintances may converse
from one end Of the square 10 the other; may
signal whether they are going to have company
or not, DC. Iu word, great mauy instances
may arise in which the new alphabst can be
made useful, and we hope to see it very Rsnsr.
ally acquired.
The charts, giving important information.
may be obtained Of Mr.. Parker. who will call
upon our citizena generally. We hope the unI
fortunate man may succeed in dispOsing Of q
great many Of his ingenious charts.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25


EvKRYBoDY SHOULD READ IT.--It viii be seen
on reference to an advertisement elsewhere,
that the New York Weskly-that most reads
BILE Of all story and sketch papers--has COM
menced the publication Of new and charming
serial. from the pen Of Miss Lucy A. Randall,
daughter Of s. s. Randall. Esq, the we'll known
City Superi ntendent Of Public Schools in New
York. The story in question is sntitled Amy
RaYner; or The Tangled PATH" and judging
from Miss Randall's previous contributions to
the columns Of the New York Weekly under
the nom de plume Of "Helen Forest Graves"
we are satisfied that 1t will be one of the most
chastely written, as we'll As one Of the most
deeply interesting dramatic romances ever Civ
en- to the world The New York Weekly now
stands at the very head Of the journals Of its
class.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25
c 0 N M E r CIAL =.
Dayton Market.

SATURDAY, 2 p. m., Feb. IS, go.
The market is unchanged. and very dull
In fact Il never was known To be duller this
ssnSOn Of the year. There iS scarcely any
grain offered buyers readily offer the follow.
log pricss
Wheat brisk at 1l,20
Corn In good demand at IS cts.
Rye brisk at 90cts.
Barley dull at IS cts.
Oats 35o40 cts.
whisky 2a1l@9SN cts.
Flszseed $l,l2
CIoverssed $3.50.
Timothy seed $500,
Buekwheat 40c.
Hungarian Grass Soc.
hay, per ton, 4i6@ls.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25
peath oil me aYpsY KinE.

OWN STANLEY, King Of the eypsies, died on
Tuesday last, at Oxford, near Madison, Ia -
His remaiOs were brought here yesterday by
his eldst son, aud his nephew, Henry werten.
aud deposited 10 the public vault at Wood
land Cemetery, where they will remain for .
month or two, when he viii be inferred by the
side Of his wife. who is buried at Woodland
Joshua Small. Harry Small, Powers Small. and
about forty others were present at his death,
among them his children, grand children. DC.
All persons. in any part Of the world, who
desire to attend the burial, aud who may wish
TO know the time Of interment, and other infor
nation in regard to the deceased, should write
TO GEoRoE LANE, Dayton, o., who will give
the desired information.
The Gypsies are now in winter quarters near
Madison, Ia.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

TIE FAm-The little ones are astir this
afternoon, for the Fair at Huston Hall. Young
America in Dayton is excited this afternoon.
The Fair was crowded, as usual, last night II
is magnificent affair. The truth OF what we
said yesterday about order was again fully dem
onstrated last night. The institution is con-
stantly growing in public favor. and we fear It
will come to be necessity, We hear every
body say-We hope the gallant soldiers will
keep it up another week. We join our hope
with everYbody's. This evening new AttrAc~
tiOns will be offered. The fair I0al draw, no
matter what the weather.
1t lie worthy to be said, here, that the gal
liant soldiers IaSt evening were stationed along
the steps into the Hall. aud with fairy broOms
brushed the snow from the hoods, shawls,
cloaks, eaPes. etc, Of the ladies.
UP. s.--Ws are glad to announce that the
Fair will be continued next week. Outside
pressure has compelled the military 10 yield
70 the civic demandl Good.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

oThs Portsmouth Republican says'-MHny
Of the little ones Of this city are being gathered
TO the arms Of the great Shepherd, BY that ter.
rible disease searlAtina. The dser-knobs fes>
toOned in their white and black drapSry inform
the Passsr-by, on almost every street. that the
terror has claimed another victim. In some
families all the little onss are suffering. or their
number has been lesssned, aud their pains end
cd by derth. May the sffiictions fall lightly
on the befeaved parents.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

LIBRARY MEETING.-The members Of the Day
ton Library Association are hereby notified, that
meeting ofthe Association will be held at the
Library room, on Tuesday Evening, Feb 2sth, at
n o'clock, for the purpose Of taking action upon
the proposed plan of union with tho Public School
Library, as agreed upon by the Board of Dires-
tors, and the Public School Board. A full stten-
dence is requested D. "A. HAYNES, Prest.
/. III. KIRRaTDn Sao'v
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

p onS Of the PenObseOt Indians recently
appealed to The Maine Legislature to build his
tribe new school house, aud thus 6Ruratiysly
described the old one "Tbs building has be
come bald with age. and veePs now. within
and without, in every rain, and is as ragged
and tAttsred As q dead poplar 10 the woods."
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

or The police Of Pittsburgh 90 Saturday
made d eseent upon a cock pit in that city.
and captured twenty two persons. and chick.
ems enough 10 last an ordinary sized family for
= season. The Mayor. says the ohroniels. is
determined to crush out everything Of the kind
In the city.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

BENFiT or Mas. ELLsLER.--Mrs Efie Ellslsr
viii take benefit this evening, on the occasion
Of her last appearance in Dayton A popular
bill will be played "The Hidden Hand" and
"GIance at New York Mrs. Ellsler is a
capital "cspitOls." and Mrs, Dickson will be
"LiEe" all over. Those who desire to see the
Hidden Hand" should 60 tonight. This Is
the last night Of the Ellsler Troupe in Dayton
Give Mrs. Ellslsr farewell bumper-she ds-
serves IL, ......
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

or The Senate Of Tennsssss have passed
bill for the removal Of Gen. Jackson and his
wifs from their burial place at the Hermitage,
to the capital square At Nashville. and for a
suitable monument. Il Is stated that the rsla-
tiVss and friends assent.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

We lsAfn from Mr.. J. @. Porter, who recently
visissd tho vicinity, that an on Spring has been
diseoysFsd on thslsnd Of Messrs. J. B.A 8. Smith
at Smiths Ferry, in this oOunty, twelve miles be
low this plaes. The oil aOws out upon the water.
and Is obtained By Skimming II from the surface.
considerable quantity Of the oil has Been gath
cred, and sOpurs Is Il thatit will burn inAh ordna
~ lamp, aaOrding clear Light, without any red
ming process whAtsvsr.--GBsavsr Pa. Argus.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

u The sia@sss Twins are still living in
Surrey county. N. O. Al = late revival. the
wife Chang vas baptized. Chang and Rag
seem 70 Be much concerned for themselves, aud
requested an interest in the PrAysrS Of the mih>
istena
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

NoTIcE.-The members Of the St. Joseph's
Young Mems Literary Association are hereby
tilted to meet at their room, on Madison street.
Tomorrow evening at o'clock. All are reques.
ted to be present as business of Importance is to
br transacted. P. II. AsHE, Rec. Se'cy.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

GT"WhSlsbOns." celebrated irOttIHg horse,
aud one Of the fastest, fell dead last wsdDss.
day evening. while being driven over the Albany
road BY Henry AreulaFius, an Asssmblymsn
from New York. The animal was valued at
thEee thoaaand dollar.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

" The Westminster Review states that
Whits6Sld, the great IsviValist preacher, uas
at one time a hlaveholdeT in GsorRis, bsirR al
his death the owner Of hfty slaves, men, WO>
men and children. whom he lsit 10 his viii 10
the Countess Of HuntinRtOn.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

RELIsrOus--Rey. W. s. Burton, will preach TO-
morrow evening from the text-'I also will lau Oh
at your calamity, will mock when your fear
cometh"-at the UnlversaliSt Church, st. Clair
81. Morning subject-"The Claims Of the Uni
versalist Church Of Dayton upon Liberal Christi
anity." All are invited.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

az Wash. Wilson hes a supply of those ser,
vicsAbls boots for ladies and for Rantlsmsn
He has also just made up a supply Of extra
boots, shoes, CATERS, etc. which he declares are
superior 70 any work ever before made in this
city. He desires the people to call and exam
ine his stock.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

0 A member Of the Newport bar. dsDiss the
statement that the Grand Jury Of oamPbsli
county Teeonsidsred their indictments aRains,
the mob that destroyed the Free South news
paper on instructions from Judge Moor,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

MAJ. RoBrSsoE's Frs LosT.-on Thursday
evening last, when party Of gentlemen were
out on serenading tour, Maj, Robinson Lost
his brsg fife out Of his pocket. The Major
would not lose it for its weight in gold. Any
one returning it to him or to this office. will 10
literally rewarded. And besides, the Mai. will
play requium over their grave when they are
departed
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

uThs "niggsrs" who do the "msniAl" work
al the Capitol are shrewd set Of fsllOvs.-
Tuesday one Of them was standing by one Of
the doors Of the House, looking In at the mem.
bers. The door keeper said. Jim, they're
talking about niggers in there" "Well, was
the response. "dats der business. LOr bless
you. il 1t wasn't for de Diggsp dsEs wouldn't
be no Congress-" ,a3
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

TA public school Law passed the Minnesota
Legislators . few days since. It provides.
among other regulations, that no person "who
uses Intoxicating or malt Liquors ss beverage,
shall be deemed Of good moral chArAeter"-
When this clause was under consideration, 40
amendment of en- explanatory character was
adopted that the use Of lager beer was not pro-
hibitsd. SO that Minnesota teachers may here.
after take their lager.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

" The Superior Court has been engaged for
the last three days in trying a case Of breach
Of marriage contract. Miss Sarah siee versus
Bepjamin Thomas. The jury rendered YER
dict Of not guilty this morning
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

The Portage Democrat says that work has
been commenced in the State Of PennsylvAOia'
near the New York line, on the Atlantic and
@. W. Railroad, and a thousand men will be
at will be at work within twenty days; and
that as soon as spring appears. the work 10
Ohio and New York win be prosecuted with
ViRor
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

~ Rev. q. 7. Flanders, of Cincinnati, will
preach at the UnivsrsaliSt Church, St. Clair St.,
four evenings next week, commencing on Mon
day, the public are respectfully invited to attend
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

D-Ths Kentucky Legislature has fired elSO
As the sum to be charged As license for the frat
billiard table, and $3.50 Tor each other. One
party was in favor Of taxing each $500, asd
anOlhss Of not taxing the RaAs ct all.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

E8- Elder ]. W. Errett will preach in the
Christian Church, Corner Of Brown and 9th street
Sabbath Morning and Evening, at 1OI and u
o'clock. All are invited.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

pDOuglass d 90. Main st. hsVs eases Of
excelsior shifting. put up 10 90 yard pieces. FOr
families. It is the cheapest AAd beat goods Of
the kind ever offered. oall soon IL you would
secure one or more pieces.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

" There ars seventy members Of The Brit
iih House Of oOnnOHs. who claim sxsnpliOn
it0m ssFEing oH slsstion eOnnittssa, % aeeOanl
Of being more thaa sixty yssn old
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

~ Our advertising patrons will perceive
that, BY our arrangement of reading matter,
their advertisements will be always aesc--a
very important mstterto them.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25

sALn.-Ws are frequently asked BY our
friends 10 different parts Of the country, "whO
is an adept at crying sales 7" We Answsr at
once-o. P. Huber, who has been in the buSi-
ness for more than twenty years. We don't
ihink Huber has his equal In his line. IN the
We have frequently heard gentleman
has sold their property at twenty
than they had thought of get
. want = salesman that MA
nature, is a iudgS Of every
nd Who knows just when
q. ahould employ Huber.
ssAsap auetionosrr in the
have anything to sell
'0d yOa vant % get
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25
Valuable Farm for Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale, at Public
l. Auction, on the premises, on

/ LIZ ouu5crloer OueTb IOr safe, at EuDlic
Il Auction, on the premises, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, 2sTH, 1860,
His Farm, situate on the east side OF the DAYTON
and Troy Turnpike, being the first farm south OF
NAndAlia, montgomery county, Ohio, and * miles
north OF the city OF Dayton, This farm contains y
section OF land, all under good fence and so acres
under cultivation, and the balance In good timber
upon this north, the south, and the east sides.-
There 10 on the premises gopl, substantial two
story brick house, large stock barn a grain barn
and other out buildings, with running water from
the house through both harm yArdsi and rulning
water on the southwest quarter Of the farm, and
good spring on the north east QUARTER Alto
large young bearing orchard OF as good grated
bearing fruit as any in the county.
The tract can be dtvidon into four or six equal
parts, with equal quantities of timber ON each part
II s deemed unnecessary to give detailed descrfp-
ton OF this tract ae persons desifous OF purchAs-
ing Will OF course view the premises for themselves
The tract will be sold in whole OF In part, to suit
purchasers The terms OF sale will be q eAsh; y
In one year and "a in two years; or; II desired
longer time can be had on the last pay ment.
For further particulars call on the subscriber on
the premisesi or At the Montgomery House in ia v
toni or John DesrOtt, Phillips House, Daytohg or
d, Clark, Empire office.
jams c. $. GIBSON.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25
Public sale OF school Lands.


I N pursuance of the proceedings hereto
fore had In the Superior Court OF MONTGOMERY
county, Ohio, and In 0bedienee 70 the Statute to
requisite the sale OF school Lands in such case made
and provided. viii proceed to offer at Public Aue-
tlon Atthe door OF the Court House, in the city OF
Dayton between the hours OF and clock p. M.
On SATURDAY, February 25, 1860,
The following described school LAnds 10 witt
Being the north ,weat quarter and part OF
the north-east quarter OF section Ie, Township
Z, Range 8, east, Ae., lying west OF saltwater,
in Harrison Township, In said county and
StAtei beginning At the north-West corner OF
said Section, thence east the north line
OF said Section to the middle Of stllwateri thence
down said river with the meAnders thereof through
the island TO the line OF said Section
thence west ON said half section line 10 the West
boundary line Of said Section; thence north said
west boundary line to the place OF beginning con-
talning one hundred and eighty-six Tl-loo acres,
more or lene.
The aforesaid lands have been appraised At eighty
dollars per acre, and cannot sell Tor less than said
appraised value thereof.
The paymentB are, ona-tWelfth OF tine purchase
money TO be paid al the time OF the sale and the
balance In eleven annual inHtAlments OF equal
amount, with annual interest thereon from the day
Of sale. DANIEL X. DRYDEN,
Auditor Of h0nt00merT county.
GIIBERr KEHNEDY,
Atty. for the Township.
lan9-dawoW tfel a
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-25
Drses Ath PAGE for TeIegraph Reports.

FARMERs, ATTENTION autsd, 90, 600 bu. Of
corn, in the ear, for which the highest mar
ket price will be paid, at
OHRISTOPHER'S Auction Room.
VI. Jefferson and Market