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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28
BlOndin Before the Prince,

The account of Blondin's recent perform.
ance before H. R. H., of walking on stills
on his tight rope over Niagara Falls, is
thrilling. An incident occurred, when Blon-
din was short distance from the American
shore, which produced thrill of horror in
the breasts of all who witnessed it. 1t was
not generally understood that in the passage
over he was to make three leaps on his
stills. The first time he attempted it, the
centre and longer prong, in the bottom of
the stills, caught against one of the guys,
tripping him slightly. All held their breath
in horror for an instant, thinking he had fall.
len. But the daring self-possessed performer
lighted safely across the cable, and looked
toward either shore as if nothing had hap
pened. In coming suddenly and violently
upon the rope, his balancing pole-a very
heavy one was cracked and strained, so
that he dared not attempt "a REPETITION of the
leap, lest it should be broken. The task of
regaining bis standing position on the rope
with the stAts on, was seemingly most diff
ticult one, and many expressed doubt as to
the success of the attempt. But with him,
as with the cunning old Cardinal, there
seems to be no such word as fail; and after
two or three trials, the difficulty was over
come. As he proceeded, step by step, the
spectators gained confidence, and those who
had expressed doubt and apprehension,
breathed freer as be approached the termi-
nation Of bisvoyage. When safely on terra
irma, a shout of exultation went up, fol-
lowed by cheers and clapping of hands.
Blondin signifed to bis Royal Highness his
desire to visit England, and perform before
the Court when the Prince told him that
should be conclude to do SO, he (the Prince)
would lend his countenance and support.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28

The BALL TO LORD REKEREw. -Messrs.
Schell, Isaac Bell, and Royal Phelps, a
committee to invite the President and Miss
Lane to attend the ball to Baron Renfrew
in New York, 18th proximo, rendered the
invitations, which were accepted. Miss
Lane will certainly attend, but Mr.. Buchan-
an expressed some doubts respecting his
being able to attend, owing to the pressure
OF official duties. The cabinet officers are
invited, and probably most of them will
attend with their families. Most of the
foreign legation will also attend.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28
Desperation of the Black Republic
cans and Yanceyites.

About the smallest species Of electioneer-
ing that we have recently heard of, is re-
port which has been circulated with great
industry in this State, during the last week,
that the PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT would
abandon DOUGLAS and take up the cause of
BRECK1NR1DGE. In every instance wherein
we have made an attempt to trace this ru-
NOR to its source, we find that it originated,
either with Black Republican scoundrel or
with one of BUcHANANs serfs. We had q
great notion to publish, with appropriate
comments, the names of some of the knaves
who have been busy circulating this libel
but finally concluded the game was not
worth the powder. They need not imagine,
however, from our forbearance in this in
stance, that they can practice their petty
rascality in the future, with impunity.
Since 1856, when we advocated Judge
DOUGLAS nomination at Cincinnati, the
PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT has been Jealous
and consistent in its support of the great
Statesman of the Northwest. We not only
like the man, but we like bis principles and
We do not propose to compromise either, by
an alliance with the Black Republicans or
the Breckinridgeites. To quote the Ian
guage OF a contemporary, in referring to just
such ISLANDERS as have called forth this arti-
Gle, we are for DOUGLAS because he is I'm
ion man. We are for him because he has
done more for the whole country, than any
statesman now living. We are for him be.
cause be has the talent, the independence,
the will to assert his opinions in every State
town and village in the Union, and, unlike
BRECKENRIDGE and LINCOLN, will answer
any question put to him. We are for him,
because all the corrupt, worn out and dying
politicians are against him, and because his
election will bring into political life the
young, ardent, talented, brilliant men of the
country, hitherto kept in check by the thumb
screws of cld-fogy partizans, arrogating to
themselves the right to dictate the political
issues before the country. DOUGLAS is just
the man to lead such party. When he is
elected, as we trust he may be in n ovember,
peace will be restored to the Union, for then
every one will be satisfied that we have A
MAN at the head of public affairs, and one
who will not be afraid, or incapable of
meeting any emergency in which he may be
placed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28

In Taunton, man named Seward, inti-
mated to his family that he probably would
not be seen again in this world. In the
course of the night he provided himself with
a clothes line, and went into his wood
house, where he was afterwards found in a
sitting position, with the cord about his
neck, and the other end attached to beam
overhead, be being fast asleep.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28
Gen. Walker-.His Movements. CAPTURE
and Death. ..Ar


After landing in Honduras, WALKER,
with detachment of but ninety men, cap
tured the city of Truxillo, of $500 inbab.
itants, defended by three hundred soldiers.
He held possession, two weeks, when, on the
2lst OF August, Commander SALMON, of
the British steamer soop-of.war Icarus,
addressed communication to WALKER, in.
forming him that his government held
mortgage on all duties received at that port,
and calling for their payment. He was in.
formed in reply that no duties had been col.
lected, the port having been declared free.
SALMON then ordered WALKER to surrender.
or failing to do SO, his guns would open on
the fort. In case he yielded, he and his
men were to be protected until leaving the
coast of Honduras. WALKER secretly re-
treated from Truxillo, and it was occupied
by the English. On leaving, WALKER
retired down the coast in the direction of
Cape Gracias accompanied by eighty men,
we'll armed. On the 23d ult., the Hondu.
rams started npursuitand came up with the
enemy at Roman river, where an engage
ment took place. WALKER lost one man
killed and five wounded, himself among the
latter. After this he continued to retreat,
and on the 25th reached Limas, an aban-
doned mahogany works, from which place
two officers were sent to Ruatan for provis-
ions. 1t is said that at the time of leaving
the men were in good health and had each
one hundred rounds of ammunition. They
had little clothing and no tents, blankets or
other camp equipage. 1t being a cattle
raising country, the. supply of beef was
abundant; but the diseases incident to that
climate, especially from night exposure,
would soon destroy large portion of the
men.
We condense the above from letter in
the New Orleans Picayune, written by one
of WALKERS men. Later advices, via Ha-
vana, state that the British steamer Icarus,
with Honduras troops on board, about the
seventh of September, proceeded to WALK
ER's encanpment, captured the General and
seventy of his men, and delivered them up
to the authorities of Honduras at Truxillo.
Still later advices state that WALKER and
Col. RUDLER, his chief officer, had been
shot by order of the Honduras government,
and the Generals followers had been per-
mitted to depart unmolested.
Thus ends strange, eventful history. If
success had crowned Walkers efforts for
the political regeneration of Central Amer
lea, how different would have been the esti-
mate placed upon his life and motives. TO
some other man, but probably not to a
Drawer, more energetic, or more able man,
is reserved the honor OF conducting fill
bustering," in that region, to a successful
issue. Had SAM Houston lost the battle OF
San Jacinto, been shot by SANTA ANNA,
and Texas reoccupied by Mexico, the me
mory of the old Hero would not have been
more fragrant than that of WALKER now
is. So much for success.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28

New BEDFORD, Massachusetts, has a
greater aggregate of wealth, according to
the population, than any other city in the
United States. In case of an equal distri-
button of property to every male citizen in
the place, the amount would be more than
$4,000 each; and if divided among all the
inhabitants, every man, woman and child
would receive sum exceeding 81 900. The
total valuation is $23,ll2,OOO; the number of
males paying poll tax of 81 60 each S.
BIZ.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28
REMOVAL!

The Office of the PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT
has been removed to No. 3 Lambert'S Block,
on Third street, near the corner of Cedar
street. CountiDg-room on the first floor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28

The Minnesotian to the contrary, Mr..
LINCOLN did speak in Rhode Island, during
the canvass last spring. He addressed a
meeting at Providence, in support of PAD.
DLEFoRD. PADDLEFoRD was beaten by
SPRAGUE badly, although the State has
heretofore gone Republican. So much for
L1NcoLN's oratory. Again: the Minnesotian
says SPRAGUE is now supporter of Old
Abe's election. What's the use in lying
In the Herald, before US, Gov. SPRAGuE fig
ures as one of the Vice Presidents of the
great New York anti-L1NcoLN meeting, held
on the 18th, at which the following resolu-
ton, among others, was adopted:
RESOLVED, That it is enough for US now to
know that the stability Of the Union is imper-
lied by the principles and proceedings of the
Republican party, manifested by the nomina-
ton of candidates openly favoring and advoca-
ting a constant and irrepressible conflict be-
tween geographical sections, the continuance
of which must inevitably subvert our national
government, and we pledge ourselves to use all
proper and constitutional means to defeat their
election.
That looks very much as if Gov.
SPRAeUE was Black Republican, don't it :?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-28

To Mail Subscribers.
THE FIGURES on the Printed Address
indicate the time to which you have paid.
For instance: JAM, means paid to the LIST Of
January, 1861 Subscribers win please examine these
Labels as by doing 80 they will be always posted,
and IT, they wish to, before the lime which
they have paid expires, detect any may make
in giving credit, and have the same reced at
NJ We stop all subscriptions achen the time paid to
oa-and NO paper is sent unless the money accom-
panies the order.
TO ADVERTISERS..-Th DAILY PIONEER
AND DEMOCRAT has larger circulation than any other
daily paper published in the State of Minnesota. Its
circulation equals that of any journal Northwest OF
Chicago.
The WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT has crcula-
ton largely exceeding that of other newspaper pub
Mshed in the State. 1t is invaluable therefore,
advertising medium Only limited number of adver.
tisements received
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
IN CTINE.
The Persian Fever Charm (!

4 NOR the prevention of Fever and Ague md
i Bilious FeYers. This wonderful remedy
was brought to the knowledge of the present
proprietors by friend who has been great
traveller in Persia and the Holy Land.
While going down the river Euphratus he ex-
perieneed severe attack Of Fever and Ague.
On discovering hia condition, one of the Boat
men took from his person an Amulet, saying,
"Wear this and no fever viii touch you Al
though incrednous rs TO it's virtues he com
aince always found it an efeetual protection
from ali malarions complaints
On further Investigation he found that the
poatlnan attributed to it miraculous powers,
and saif that II could only be obtained from the
Priests Of the Sun Sometime afterwards the
gentleman in conyersing with ii Priest obtaine |
from him the secret Of lis preparation and ne
eeftalned where the medicinal herbs were found
Of which il vas compounded The wonderful
virtues Of this article have Induced full belief
70 Inc minds Of he natives in the miraculous
healing powers u their Priests.
since hia return 70 America. It las been tried
With the hapEiest elect by seversl Ladies and
Gentlemen Of high character, who have given it
the most unqualified praise. This remedy hay-
Ing been specific in Persia FOR hundreds 81
years for be prevention md cure Of fever and
ngae and Bilious Ferers--is now offered 1t the
American people.
II will be sent by mail pre- paid With fun
directions for use, on receipt Of one-doliar
Principal Depot and Mandatory, lSS Main
St, Richmond va Branch Office Bank Of
Commerce building, New York Address
Jnne ~ 90 JOHN WILCOX 4 Co.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29

Hood having retired from the editor
ial control of the Camden Democrat
was. in addition to his regular men,
hership, elected an Honorary Member
of the Association. George F. Nixon
of the Bridgeton Chronicle. and Ben
jamin Fl Voght of the Morris Banner,
were elected members of the Associa-
ton. DR. John r. Seeker of Carpen-
tiers Landing and L, r. Settle of Pater-
son, we're proposed to be elected Hon.
orary Members. The committee on
advertising was directed to report at
the annual meeting a draft or bill to
be presented to the Legislature for
their adoption, providing for the pub
lication of the State laws in all the
various newspapers OF the State
to be paid for at the rates now
authorized to he paid for other legal
advertising aad such other provisions
az the COMMITTEES gnay deem proper
and just TO all In view of the above
the Secretary was directed to notify,
at suitable time before the next an
nual meeting, all the newspaper pub
fishers in the State, of the time AMI
place of meeting, requesting them to
be present TO act npon the proposed
law. After rambling discussion
upon q number of topics of interest to
the profession. the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted -
ResolUed, That for the courtsey ex-
tended to the members eff this Associ-
alton BY Mr.. J McKibben the pro
prietor OF the United States Hotel at
Atlantic CITY, we return him our sim
cere thanks and that we take this Op
poftunity TO commend most cordially
the comforts Of his establishment.
The convehiences and lnxuries furnish
ed BY this Hotel, in connection with
the arrangements for bathing in the
surf. the beautifall grounds and the
groves surrounding the building, and
the safety ensured to bathers by the
proprietor in having surf boat, com
bine to establish the reputation of this
house and to recommend the place for
the pleasure and recreation Of our
friends and their families.
Rosolred, That the thanks of the
Association be extended 10 Mr.. John
Broadhead Esq, President, and TO
Mr.. John G, Bryant, Agent, Of
the Camden and Atlantic Railroad
Company, for their liberality and at
tention to rs on onr trip to Atlantic
City.
The Secretary was directed to send
written copy of the above resolutions
to the parties named theirin. when, on
motion, the Association adjourned to
meet in the City of Elizabeth, on
Thursday, November 22nd, 1860.
JoHN F. BABcoCK, Secretary.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
To Preserve Plppins in Slices.

Take the fairest pippins. pare them
and cut them in slices quarter Of an
inch thick, without taking ont the
cores boil two or three lemons, and
slice them with the apples; take the
same weight of white sugar. Cor clar-
flied brown sugar. put half gill OF
water for each pound of sugar, dis
olive it, and set it over the fire; when
it is boiling hot. put it in slices, let
them boil very gently until they are
clear, and then take them ont with a
skinner and spread them on fat dish
es TO cool; boil the syrup until it is
quite thick, put the slices on fat dish
es, and ponr the syrup over. This
may be done a day or so before they
are wanted two hours will be suf-
ficient to make fine dish for dessert
or supper
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
Lamhertvilie Press.


MILFORD, Ang. 18th, 1860.
Before examining further The Sher-
lit g card, ! wish TO call yonr atten-
ton to en- error In the thirteenth
line OF his card as published in your
paper last week, from nm original sent
YOU by the Sheriff, the idea isconyeyed
that on Sunday, the very day on which
Field was placed in the Sheriff ) GUS
tody, he Immediately removed the tools
from his carpet bag while in the
card referred to by me, published IN
the Hnnterdon Democrat, he says he
opened the bag and removed the tools
on the following Tuesday. Now, as
this latter statement Is in accordance
with the truth, and the error in yonr
paper is owing | doubt not, more to
the compositor than to the writer of
the card, and as you perceive it makes
quite a difference, in yonr next, trust
you will correct the mistake The
Second point. which | now propose to
examine in the Sheriff Is card, is his
reply to an assertion of mine that he
allowed Field while under his charge
liberties by no means CONSTANT with
his safety, &c." to which he answers,
be treated him as he did all other
prisoners, and that he enjoyed no lib
erty achtsh humanity and decency
did not require &C." and pronoun-
ces my charges anfounded Gsser-
tions and destinations y to do him in
| jury. 1t will be observed here that
the Sheriff denies, most emphaticalIy,
that he allowed Field any liberty which
humanity and decency did not re.
quire $" and though he says nothing
about allowing him liberties by no
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
How to Prosper in Business.

In the first place, make up youI
mind to accomplish whatever you IN.
dertake; decide upon it. All difficult
ties are overcome by diligence and as
siduity.
Be not afraid to work with your
own hands, and diligently, too "a
eat in gloves catches no mice
He who remains in the mill. grinds;
not he who goes and comes "
Attend TO your business, and never
trust it to another. A pot that he
longs to many is i'll stirred and worse
boiled
Be frugal "That will not make a
pot will make a pot lid. +" Save the
dimes, and the dollars win take care
OF themselves
Be abstamious. "Who dainties
love shall beggar prove
Rise early. 1.-THE sleeping fox
catches no poultry. +" I" Plow deer
while sluggards sleep. and yon viii
have corn TO sell and keep. .
Treat every one with respect and
civility. Everything is gained, alC
nothing lost by courtesy Good man
ners insnFe success
Never anticipate wealth from AM
other source than labor; especially
never place dependence upon being
the possesor of an inheritance. "Ht
who waits for dead mems shoes may
have to go forever barefoot. +"
+" He who runs after shadow has
wearisome race. y
Above all things never despair
"God is where he Was Z Heaven
helps those who help themselves
Follow implicitly these preeepst
and nothing can hinder you from ac
cnmulating.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
TO ADyERTIs ERs.

To the advertisers of both city and country,
we now offer a sheet that has larger circulation
among business men. Gas viii be seen by refer
ence to our business directory, and Others, than
any other paper in the county, and is therefore
the medium through which to advertise, in order
to bring themselves more generally before the
public.
We offer other inducements besides our large
and constantly increasing circulation. to adver-
tisars, in these days Of scarcity Of money, by a
great reduction in our rates Of advertising of one
AGLf the former cost.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29

from tip to tip of the wings, and four
feet long. Some time since the same
gentleman shot another one at at the
same place, but not so large.
We had the pleasure of stop
ping over night at CRITTERS Hotel,
Pennington, last week. Since we last
saw it, it has been entirely renovated,
and looks like a new hotel The ar
engagements and accommodations are ex-
cellent, and speaks we'll for the pro-
prietor.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
Poisond Paper

The Philadelphia Inquirer mentions
the case of a young lady in that city,
who for yea. had a painful and loath-
some disease which for years threat
ened to he fatal. Suspecting accumu
lative poison, her food and drink were
were frequently analyzed, without de-
tecting any. At last it was Discover
ed that the paper on the walls Of her
room was colored green with the aid
of arsenic and that vapor from this
was the cause of her illness This i'm
portent scientific development in re-
lation to green paper was made known
years ago in France, and has been
published everywhere; yet many Of
our citizens still persist in its use, re-
gardless of its poisonous attributes,
when the Upas breath is not more
deadly in it's effect.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
a Case of Extreme r.iberality.

We are informed that the baggage.
master Oh the BelYidere Delaware
Railroad recently received the ueru
liberal reward Of tapenty.f Ue cents!
in consideration of finding and restor-
ing the owner, "a package containing
81 200 in money, together with yalu-
able dockuments, The package was
left in the cars, and was handed over
to the owner on the following day,
who was greatly exercised in mind
over his supposed pecuniary loss, and
gave expression to the depth of his
thankfnlness in the mun5fcent (O sum
OF ttoenty.jfue cents With kind Of
O don't-thankee " the fnde,
pocked the coin, ard We believe, in.
tends depositing it among the curi.
osities Of Iouell's Museum, where al
who are anxious, may get "squintt
at the veritabie quarter We trust
Snch instances OF ertrsme generous.
heartedness as the above, may be o
rare occurrence in this locality. =
Stanford.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
An Institution

An Institution
Our old friend Hiram Deats, whoee
stoves have warmed many kitchens,
and toasted many toes, has started
very extensively into the manufacture
Of agricultural implements, at Pitts
town, in this county. Hia faculty is
we'll adapted to the ,uannfacture of
every variety. and he flatters himself,
that his experience will enable him to
compete with any. Should any of our
farmer friends happen at Pittstown,
We hope they win call on Hiram's es-
tablishment.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29

A Masonic Lodge, under tha name
of Orion Lodge, was instituted al
Frenchtown, on Tuesday evening Of
last week. under dispensation from the
Grand Master. Grand Master, Van
Wagner, of n. j., Grand Secretary,
Holf, Of n. j., and a number Of mem
bers Of various Lodges were present.
The following are the officers of the
new Lodge:
Worshipf1 Master-Rev. G II. Jones
Senior Wharden--W. Ii. Slater.
Junior Warden--Sam'l K. Risler.
Secretary-G. II. Slater.
Treasurcr-Amos Meyer
Senior Deacon-Jonas Rymond.
Junior Deaeon--A. III. Nee leary
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-08-29
The Fairs

The several county fairs in this Sec
ton, will be held as follows War
rem county, at BelVidere, commences
on Tuesday, Septem 18th, and holds
four days Northampton Co.. ar
Easten, commences on Tuesday, Sep.
18th. continues A days Hunterdon co.
Pennington. commences on Tuesday,
Sept. 25th and continues three daye.
The New Jersey State Fair, will DO
held at Elizabeth. commencing on
Sept. 9TH The Penna. State Fair,
will be held At the Wyoming Valley,
commencing Sept 25th. The Bucks
Co Fair. will be held during the same
week as the Hunterdon 90. Exhibi-
ton.