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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

TIE FARE ON TIE BROOKLYN RAuRoADs.--At a
meeting of the Common Council last night the report
Of the Railroad Committee was taken up in Committee
Of the Whole and discussed. The report recon nenied
that the Company be allowed 70 charge five cents fare
for the next five years. and that thereafter the fare
s the lines be reduced to four cents IL was also pro-
yided that the Company extend their routes, and
double cars all the lines TO their termination. After
great number Of amendments, the following by AID
Taylor adopted as a substitute for the whole
matter
Reolred That the Brooklyn cry Railroad Company DO furnish
yye tickets for dollar all their lnee and that they
charge three cents fer children between the of aud
twelve years with the liberty charge five ceuts to all adults
who not furnished with tickets This resolution to take
effect Immediately.
Mr.. Van Brlnt offered provso to the effect that THE
agreement is made upon the express condition that all
and each of the provisions heretofore agreed TO- shall
be completed and executed by the Company according
to the schedule Of the committee presented.
The Committee If the Whole rose, and the resolution
of Mr. Taylor, with the amendment of Nh. Van Brunt
was adopted by the Board.
One OF the provision ia the agreement requires the
Company 10 extend the Flushing avenue line TO Brood
way thence through Graham avenue and Grand street
to the Ferry. The Flabush route is also TO be-
constructed and extended TO the city line No one
holne cars are 10 be used. Transfer tickets are to DO
given at the corner OF Flushng and Casson avenues.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
TO ARRIVE,
Passengers Arrived

In steamship Aaaane, from lspiHuaH-B. F. Smith, MAG
Berosheer f. Ferguson r. Lysser VIM Lysser s. Seeis p
Kohn f. Peters wife and daughter; j. Fse J. Hech D. N
Waiter Madame Tslon, John Selling, Rosenbaanit John
c. Mensdoer and two children, NJ stewart s. stIesser 4
H. Armstrong o. Wocot, Mr. Bsllou Mr. Ba3stow, Huber
N Young Dr. Gray Mr. Malone, A. Goldman, Capt Blsotner
Mrs Capt Palmer and two children, LiPpman sanehard
Dixon John Brown W. T. Williams, q. Mniam J. Fissalleu
w schonfeld John Bowman Mis-: Moore n Prescott ms
Reed and child j. d. LuaId James Simpson Calhoun Benz
ham, Dr. Atkinson DR.. Watson, j. Mosser Price Mrs X.
Ford VIM KeDze, L. d. Hunssmsn O. p White, Mn, hoser
J. NJ Sprigg Mrs Corners s. Mcconnell, Judge Cradebangh
John Riggs, wife and chid Lieut. Drysdale, u A. Major
Davis, W. J. Thonngon c: Hemenwsy q Valparaiso Mf<
Key child j. Schamme X. Berfod, A U. Morton messen-
ger and 1853 In the second cabin and steersge. =.
In BARI Yamuri from MdtaS1ds-Ausust bsnmdkAmp and
Charles Kniaht.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

WARD AssocIArIoss.---The Fifth Ward Republican
As,ociation met last evening at the Museum Hotel,
and elected the followingnamed persons officers for
the ensuing years President, Joseph b. Taylor; eight
Vice. Presidents; Secretaries, John Contrel and Ed
ward w. Pratt Treasurer, Thos. Oatwater.
The Eighth Ward Republican Association met last
night at Metropolitan Hail. Prince street, and elected
az officers for the ensuing year: Andrew Bleakley,
President; John j. Shaw and VIM. Patterson, Secre-
ares; Henry Lees, Treasurer. Eight Vice-Preidents
anl eight Delegates were also elected.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

You've MEMS r. C. BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
The annual meeting of this society was held last night
at their rooms No. 1876 Bowery, the President Thos
Carroll esd, in the chair. The society appears to be
quite respectable in numbers, and composed of an
eellent set of young An election was held for
officers during the ensuing year. which resulted as
follows President, John Hayes; Yice.President
Edmund NJ. Sbeeban; Corresponding Secretary, John
ODonnell; Recording Secretary, Dennis o Hsloran;
Treasurer, A. p. Gilloon; Trustees-Thomas Carroll,
Patrick Tghe, A. McGerald; Committee on Health
and Character of Members and Applicants Mallory
Mccain, John Duane, Michael Malone.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
THE NEW-YORK MARINE SOCIETY,"

The nineteenth annual meeting of this benevolent
Association was held last evening, at the United States
Hotel, for many years the Societys headquarters.
The President Capt. CHAs. ii. MARSHALL, took the
chair.
Tie minutes of the lsst quarterly meeting having
been read and approved the reports of the Secretary
and Treasurer next heard, by which it appeared
that during the year just closed, eight new members
had been added to the Society," viz: Capts OlmStead,
Martin. Bradley Burrows, Taylor Tallmadge, Trask,
end Christians on, and FIX honorary members-heSsrs
Lord, Morris Cary, Allen, Tappan, and thompson
Eight members have deceased Capts Fank, Martin,
Pitis Cobb, Brown, e. Marshall, Story, and Buotins.
There are 81 widows the pension list, receiving
$40 $50, and $50 piece-paid semi-annualiy In al.
vance The Society posss funds 10 the amount OF
ass 900, invested and drawing per cent. During
the ear there las been received in interest and fees
sum which added 10 the balance started with, amounts
to 439 H. OF this $497l 20 has been PAID N the
regular charities aud other expenses have, 30 far, ex
ceeded the income, that there is now dehelt OF
1913 - to make up which slight reduction OF the
Society capital has been submitted to for the rst time
in many years. The Society nov numbers 23l iuu
members Capt. TIsKHAN the Secretary, regretted
the poor result of the year, but urged the Society not to
cut down the pensions. 49,
Cant. PRoAL. in view OF the urgent necessity OF
recruitjpe the finances without drawing the capital
moved that brief statement should be made by the
Secretsry, and publ shed in the papers, with an appeal
to the New-York public for aid.
Capt. MERRY and others objected, urging that the
Board of Underwriters and different Insurance Com
panies would and should come 20 the rescue.
One noble looking old Captain thought It disgrace.
fu thing to appeal to the public, while they had
$55,OOO in the treasury. When the cooks galley
caught fire. be did mt go Ashore for water, bu. hauled
It up from 1ongside. lApplause;l
Quite debate ensued. Finally, Capt. PRoAL with.
Dire bis motion, and the subject was postponed until
the next quarterly meeting. A motion to publish the
Secretary report passed. After which the question
was agated whether il would be advi able TO raise
the annual fees from % 10 g. aud was decided in the
negative.
The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted
as follows:
Presdent-CHAs. II. Marshall
Ff,n Vice ysudent-John n. FerTier
Second Vice observation-disclosures Durham.
1yeassro-J. N. Copeland.
Secretary J. Tizkhsm.
Attorney Daniel Lord.
After the Standing Committee had been announced,
the members gathered round to inspect the ancient
charter ON parchment, granted the Society, on April
~ l770 by George III. 1t is contained on two im-
mense rolls and is abeautful specimen Of cleany PEN
manship.
The meeting ended with the usual adjournment TO
The dining hail. where bounteous supper received full
Justice at the hands of the hale and veteran assem-
blaee.
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Arrived.

Steamship Atlantic Pearson. Aspnwall Jan. ct m.
Ship Yorkshire Fairbanks Liverpool Nov e. mdse and %
pass TO G. b. Marshall Co. Has experienced heavy westerly
sase quantity Of lumber also two and
sesnsns chest jan Charlie. Grsen washed
overheard and lost Took pho: of hontsuk from beat Ezra
Ship Orpheus (Bremen Vessels Bremen IS days. dss. aud
Bark Render Tcwn.snd ls day., nsesd ..tps.sr
&c. to VIM A. Sale. Dec IS lat Ii 49, lon 50 So bark
Impress Eugene nom Rio Jsneiro for Baltimore 18th Isaac
Reed Of England died Of compression o the brps
poo for RcbnoDd Secss reported with o Sboo@ The
X has experienced very heavy weather since Dec -
Bsri Gazsile (OfNewHsvsn) Dus Port SPAIN Trinidad IS
Baik fumun esgang Matsnz IL days. an molssses
salt, 0swOOd and old junE Darrell CO. yes.stoJ WHIT
Msnd s. seaman died Of Scotia papers please
he p sns: e 3 port % Of the crew o. french :Ss
denined the captain Of the sally died on Dec. Is
master JAM lat a. lon 70 3d. spoke .chr nsomar o Boz
toni for NewOrean with loss Of foreast steering fss
schr Mhsnds of New Hsvep) Phipps Nsyasues p R., %
days oranges 70 Dawson Douglas Co.. where sac Is bound
RRSssIs %san .1 jean BANGS. Sssns %, p1s.
asse The sehr Phoebe hence the day previous and
schr Norma xrecker Merritt having in tow schr Colonel
SsteIly hch into by steantug while coming up
bay and ashore the Yves; Bank The Colonel Set
y Capt Merritt Underwf.ers agent reports having saved
the engine and boiler lost at the time q collision
schr C. Mathews of Searsport Warren Cardenas Dec 49,
moassest Storey Stevens vessel to master Experienced
heavy w. aud N W. gales.
schr Telegraph iof Norwich Conn) Rogers Arroyo r 10
days orange. to j. NJ Huntington Norwich Conn., Dec 60
lat 49, lon. u As, schr. Potomac, steering ).
Sehr Daniel Williams, Hopkins Wilmington, ~ c. days.
naval stores and cotton Experienced heavy wesiher
the passage lost foresaL
schr Oregon Msr.bs wsshiusOu N C, days uava.ores
and cotton TO s. l.. Mi'chil Il Sou.
Sch Brown kickelson, ST. kits and Ssracss fruit 70
Thomas Gilmartin
sch r. Perkins (of Penobscol Coombs Kingston ia, Dec
II, coffee logwood, &C, TO JesyeTsft l. Co. -
sehr Herndon 0ask Washn NJ c. days, psAs'''es
and cotton Brown 4 DeRossett. 49,
Scbr sunny South Weeks Washington, N c. sd,y' s'''a
10 master. - r.,
schr Frettnan smith, with cotton and ee from 'ehr Col
Satterly. rr.-....
sAILED-Seamships Karnak (Brl Nissan sna n.sas
Nashville, Charleston; ships Maid Of Orleans rhS,
Artisan, Eew.orleans; Rhine, London AosisnA '''
bsrks Honduras, Belize, Hond Acme, EZRA SIuA
From Quarsntine-BIig Addy SWIM, Msfaesio@
WIND-During the day n. n. T.. sunset calm
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
THE REV. MIR. CARTWRIGHTSL LECTURE

The Rev. PETER CARTWRIGHT, the famous Western
Me,bodst preacher. whose life which has been pub
lshed by tie Methodist Book Concern here, is full of
the remarkable and piquant incident of the backwoods
gave last evening, in the Green-street Methodist
of various scenes through which he bad passed in hts
circuit preaching in the West His audience was very
large, scarcely less than 2OO0 and he kept them as
near roar as the character of the building permitted,
during most of his lecture. His great rough earnest
STYLE, and the genuine wit with which he told his
stories, most of which were most comical details of
the pursuit of circuit preaching under difficulties gave
them the zane favor which renders the stories In his
published Life so interesting.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

HoRRrBLE.-On Saturday, an old man named Ma
thaniel Townsend, was found dead in his bed. The
body was very much gnawed by rats. The old man
had Tor time past lived alone and the neighbors
not having seen him for several days, determined to
break open the door, which was doDe when horrible
sight presented itself to their view. An inquest
held upon the body by Coroner Haght Of that city.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

FORT LAFAYETTE, Jan. g. sunset NO hyta p lSas
vessels In sight Ship Artisan, for NewO and os
swift for Msracabo, passed down the Nsrrows 81
ba Honduras for Belize, Hond At l2;aO ueeme. N,ss,
for Charleston, at $40 NJ Wiadhsnt from tho NJ "S'-
cloudy. ...y 10
bar in tow Of the Huness bound In. Wind Light nom NJ |
weather hazy =, -, -. w....ls
m sight anchor Ia Swash Channel bound out snY
Australia Gibraltar passed 0as over toe par AZ - uP
Maid OF Orleans for EewOrleens, and bark Acue, ~ -
Cruz u p ship Rhine for London W., y. ~, TP,
weather cloudy. = -.. d.. ~. P,,,i,. on..r
PHaIiIIIpELPHIA Jan s.-An steamer Kensinst0n' nom
Boston. :, IA. f.n.,o, hriy. NJ "A wilma
A. Ksynal AaSa Delhi Havana Thomas paiieet Lss"syrsi
Ocean Isie Turks Island c.hA u..k.u and p m
RosTtSA jan s-Ar barks Gen COBB hs',eiL ana r. ~.
ureltne Coos New Osieans Lucy Traces 'oHs' feHae'
Ia; bris Storm King, Heh, Caaeoa@
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
California Markets.

MONDAY EVENING, Dee. IT,
FLorRJobbiDg sales ofe2o sacks Golden Age extra *s,
200 Ayiso do Sc 25 $50 do Commercial do a 20 -
ind 500 Or sacks snperhne domestic, in one lot al ~ vt
200 10. - -.
WHEAr95 sacks IN two lots sold for export 20 NewYoff
at 81 S. and 900 do choice milling at 81 - " 100 10 -.
$50 sacks and 100 do. choice feed sold At
100 n.
OATs-l0 sacks sold h. and 24O DO private terms
HAY-since last reference prices have materially declined
We note sales Of 10 tuns choice, ahoat, at SIC -
POTAToEs2o0 sacks Bodegas sold at 81 t ana Vo 90 -
81 10 y 100 10. .,,o,
Thain's AZ l9lc. y h.
FIsH--5O hf bbls. California Mackerei sold a. o.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT or NEw-YoRK.........JA


Observation-Disclosures Murray, Charleston Spoaord Tleston
Co. Karnsk (Br Brownies Havana e. Cunard; Vigo (Br
Morehouse, Philadelphia, J. @ Dale
Ships-Msid of Orleans Dennis wOrlesns Wm- Nelson
Gauntlet BoTland London, Geo ). Stephenson Co.
DOMAIN Ham,, Meyer, Hamburg, Kunhsrdt & Co.
BaIk-Nos Hilbert Cadz Grund Westeryelt Caba
(Bremen) Ruyster Liverpool, II. bsrstock l. Canton.
Brfgs-Jacob Dock Thompson. Noble. ~ II. Brigham NJ z.
Thompson, Carver MstanEss w. W. Russej 0xord Israel
Liverpool, Whitman Bro.
schooners-Crensbsw Moss, Richmond, C. H. Pic on; L.
Peacock Mankin Savannah d. C. Murray Fanny, Mayhem,
Philadelphia, J. w. Mckee.
Sloop-Thomas Hull, Hull, Providence, master.
Steamer-Deaware Csrmsn Phladelphis, f. Perkins.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

PROBABLE MURDER.-Last night number of sea-
men attacked Manila man named Ayres, at the
OF James slip and Water street, and after beating
him in a cruel manner, one of the party drew knife
and stabbed him in the head and abdomen, inAicting
injuries from which he cannot recover. The party
then fed and up to late hour of the night had avoid
ed the vigilance of the police. Ayres conveyed 10
the Hospital by Officer Sullivan, of the Fourth Pre-
ciDct,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

OPENING OF THE RVER-NAyieATIos RESUMED
On Friday night the river wac entirely frozen over
froa his city Albany but the heavy rain Of Satur'
day, and the weather of the last few days has
weakened the ice considerably. The river is now
open between this city and Tanytown and but little
floating ice is id it. slegbing on the banks is entirely
destroyed The streams are oil open, sind the water lie
rushing down them in torrents.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
NEW-,JERSBY ITEMS.


fJorsv w .RaigG--O PEHISG or THE NEW STA
r,os. Uousr-The opening of the new Station'Hoose
=; cty was celebrated las, night by line sup
nor on The TEMPERANCE principle, given ey Chief Of
pol;ce Na,nus. Tho AIDS and patrcimsn- There were
rre cont The Mayor, Common Council. Water Commits
son,rs BOARD Of Education Fire Department officers
Clergy LAWYERS, and many Leading citizens. Inc
tables six In plumber, we're spread IN the two large
rooms in The upper portion Of the building and afforded
sufficient accommodation Tor over lou 9uesUS' hno
rooms were fully decorated with buntng ana pre-
serted cheerful and attractive appearance, while the
tables were supplied with variety and aoudsahce VI
eatables. His Honor, Mayor Gregory, presided.
Alter a suitable time allowed for those present 10
partake of the good things set before toe oree.
called by his Honor who stated briefly the objects ior
which they had been invited TO be present, ano IN
conclusion he advocated strongly change IN the laws
40 as 10 make the force more efficient by appointing
men during good behavior, instead OF the present
tenn by which the men are subject to Dismissal AZ
every political change Of the Aldermen OF the ward
The MAYOR referred 70 the admirable police system OF
Eng land, and the Improvements IN the polcs system
of New-YOIk during the past three years ana ne aso
maid high compliment TO the jersey ivy ponce uhuer
he management OF Chief MaTlnus.
S,eeches were then made in the following or Ter;
Chief MaTiDus, Aid. wkins, James r. Fielder, MT
Jewell OF the Board of Education, Mr.. y w. Wood
Inf. the Rev Mr. Britton Smith, Mr.. L. Wakeman,
Mr.. A. O. Zabrske, Aid. Thusston, j. w. Seudder,
and others AT late hour the company separated,
having passed together an agreeable evening.
The main building is 30 feet 'front.' ~ feet deep, ana
three stories bigh The basement is divided on INTO
len celia and two rooms capable of accommodating
twenty five dodgers The second story s occupied 6y
the police and departments for the City Marshals
family. The third floor front room 10 occupied for the
Recorders Court; rearroom 70 by io feet ior FIRE
Department meetIngs, and sleeping rooms for the
Marshal On the top Of the building is erected bell
tower So feet high aud 80 feet from the gronad 70 the
top ofihe tower. The buildng is erected OF BRICK IN
the most substantial manner, and cost nearly sl%oeV
ARREST OF BURGLARs.-Two young fellows, giving
their John Thompson and John Brady were q
an early hour yesterday morning. by Officers cauey and Cal
han charged burgsiously entering the house Of Thomas
Budd at Grand Jersey City AMI stealing there
Recorder Bedford aecor ingy committed them
Tor examination.
HuDsoS County CoURTs.-The January term OF the
hudson County Courts this (rnesdayl morning
There present 80 prisoners conhned IN the S0uny JAZZ
awaiting the action OF the Grand Jury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

RosroS Jan a-The bark Ocean Fsyerite tof warren =.
p ha,, on saturday night squash Meadow sho.
80 "A sh The same night BY the seauf Eagles WING ASa
,O,o Holnss' i Hole without damage by telegraph
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

Last night, Mr.. VIM. E. Burton was a little easier
than when last reported. No hopes, however, are
tertained of his recovery.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

nISIArURB ALMANAC.
San--Rises.... Tz4 SetA.. 4:5l Moon-Rses... 1888
Hlss 1ArHR
Ssn6y Hcok. 800 Gov. Issnd. Hall. l;31
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

Hupsoy County CoURTs.-The January term Of the
Unaop Comfy Courts commences this (ruesday morning
There are at prisoners confined in the County Jail
aw ang the action OF the Grand Jury.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-08-10
Life or John BclI.
~ INTiMATE AcouAlyrAvcF.

t The Hon. John Bell was bern on Mason
and Dtxon's land, of rich, but pious Dit
rents, and was noted for his ringing voice.
His extreme personal beauty suggested
that delicious poem in which the poet asks
his friend, Brandon
Did You ever see the beautiful Poll, Brandon?
He spent tho earlier years of his life
upon plantation. acquiring such Gne cul-
tivation, that his epistolary efforts are re-
garded with admiration by the whole
world, aud no man is considered good
scholar who is tot familiar with Bells let
ters. AS Mr. Bell grew to manhood, he
gradually eschewcd all youthful socictv
and cultivated "old" gentlemen exclusive.
y, and WAS noted for venerable virtues.
On one occasion, he won the friendship of
tetotal society of old maids under III,
following circumstances Being asked i.
he believed the use OF tobacco 10 be in
curious, be promptly replied:
II t"baccois is chcwcd in certain way. it
will do no harm to any one.
How is that? asked an antiquaintcd
Miss.
It should be es-chewcd, returned the
eminent statesman
In reference to MIR. Bells public career,
they tell the following
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TERMS or ApvERTIs1no-
TWELVE SOLID lISrs OF NoNrAEE11, (oE ONE IxcH.I
Lass, NAKa ASQuARE

= Q S'Ae!AL NOTICES Double the above rates
SO early Advertising reasonable terms accor-
made. W '''O 't''''"ei "l CH''ises
r. An ~ ~ from transient persons or strang
LeSu advertisements will be chorrad at .1,o ro4 90
prescribed l,y law. -" O. '''O Ia'eS
Business m Cards not exceeding Ave lines SO par yc0r
will be counted less than square. ''''
t6 ne Eryiiegc Of Annual advertising is limited to
eHc 1toNerttsers, own Immediate business; and all
adESftscI1Gnts for the bepet of othaI. persons 0y
Es! as all legal advertisements, and advertisements
81 auction Scs and real estate sent In y them must
be paid for at tho usual rates '''''s
hz5c z5cAdvertisemcnts not accompanied with written
accordingly. - 1'''' '''' ''te'e"
Notices for Political Meetings to be charged in al,
Marriages, Notices OF Funerals, and announcements
of Sermons 80 cents each novi1-'5n
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-08-10
WEIEELING, VA FRTDAY. MORNINGS AUGUST 10 1860
What IS .Lat2 asked onr Zero rona hi,.


moredIy 80 -
The way of the wicked is short, respond RI POI
ed Lincoln, aud faintcd away.
The crowd Applaudetl tremeudouslv. but
Douglas was not 70 be outdpne. Waiting
until Lincoln had revived, he quietly said ::
And you remind me. Mr.. Lincoln of an
other passage. ,,''
What is that? asked Lincoln.
. bow lomg! Q Lord. bow long? respond
cd Douglas. lie was elected.
By wny of concluding our btogra s.hy.
We We give tue following extract from one OF
squatter soyereign,y, gentle
men, great "pplausc,l is not the right Of
5"ne on, i.lan over another man, accorded by
ne1constltutlon, but the right of ano tllcr
man, where, maa is willing that mnn sLouII
be tiisso tvn5Tgn:Sn, independent of every 6otl,
rr man This, gentlemen, is squatter SOW
ere'gnty, without mitigation. GGrcat en-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-08-10
life oC Abraham Lincoln.
~ one wno KNOWS MN.

Tn" subject of oar biography was born
at Bunker Hill. on the It'll OF July, l77G.
aud was one Of the original siSners of the
precious document which sealed our liber-
ties on that day. VIC refer to the Declara-
ton of Independence His fathers name
was Mr.. Lincoln, his mothers Mrs LipcoIv.
and il he had sisters, they were known rs
the Misses Lincoln. AT the ago, Of two
years, yo"Hg Abe commence,ts-pli
while 50 engaged, aud display: < ~ those
noble virtues for which he has SIM. :. been
When he was about ten
years OH, Boston suddenly hecame the
huh of the universe, and required so much
greasing that cleanly people were Obliged
to move away. The Lincolns went to
Illinois, where Abraham became the ablest
lawyer in the State in less than week,
and learned to chew tobacco. His reputA-
ton for eloquence was unparalleled
and as specimen Of his wit we give The
following
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-08-10
ANECDoTE.

On Que occasion Mr. Lincoln was split
ting rail in the puror of Judge Douglas
residence, when the latter Joined him, and
thinking to make n gooi joke about our
herds extreme leanness, Remarked:
Why. Abe, you are Il rail yourself.
Mr. Lincoln looked up from his work
with that sublime glare which has often
petrificd world, aud gravcIy responded:
You, sir, are the reverse Of a rail.
Douglas Immediately graspcd his hat
and carpet bag, went to Washington, and
asked the President to expiuin/ what Lin
coin meant by that
Why, replied the President, the reverse
of rail is rail spelt backwards.
Since then, Douglas and Lincoln have
been warm friends.
The subject of our biography was de-
featcd by Mr.. Douglas for the United
States Senate, in 1854, on account of sick
ness in the family, and has since been
known rs 'Honcst Old Abe" to the whole
country. He is a man of untiiuching in
tegrity, and though he chews tobacco at
present, will not choose the Weed for a
companion if elected President
\. B.-The author of this biography
died Immediately after pcnning the above
work.