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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
The Yehme Gericht in Kansas.

A letter to the St. Louis Republican,
from Leavenworth, X. T., under date OF
October (, gives the following account Of
terrible work of secret Vigilance Com
mittee:
Tie death of A. c, Ford, lawyer Of
Denver City, at tie hands of the Secret
Vigilance Committee, is generally known,
but the manner and circumstances have
not before been made public, owing to the
secrecy in which his exeeutioners saw nit
to veil their doiugs The following IS from
reliable authority, and Is, no doubt, true
Ford, at the time Of his death. was a
passenger in the Express coach, on his way
TO this place, either to assist IN defending
young Gordon or to appear as witness
/ for the defence. When about six miles
/ from Denver, the coach was stopped by
number Of men in disguise, aud Ford was
ordered to get out He complied, and the
coach went on. After it was out OF sight,
his captors told him their purpose, and
started with him away from the read, to-
wards the bank Of the river.
Ford resisted them, and showed fight,
when the leader ordered his men to pre-
sent arms, and in moment several guns
were bearing point blank upon his body,
when he concluded TO submit and proceed.
They carried him few miles to the bank
OF the river, when he was told to prepare
to be shot Ford, seeing they were in
earnest, requested one Of them to attend
to some directions concerning the disposl-
tion Of his property and also to take his
watch and leave it in the hunos Of d Ger
tain person in Denver. The reply 10 the {
requests was that they would attend 10 no
business for him. That they would leave
his body with everything upon it, but they
would pin paper 10 his clothing contain
ing any directions he might wish to leave
In a few moments after this conversation
he was shot, and the party mounting their
horses disappeared in the direction 0i
Denver. When Fore: was found, his watch
was untouched, and upon his coat was pin
ned a slip of paper with the words Exc
cuted by the Vigilance Committee. His
body was perforated by six buckshot anc
one large bullet. The Vigilance Commit
tee had induhitabie evidence that he wa:
connected with the large band Of horse
thieves and murderers, who infested the
= country. He hailed from Council Bluffs
Iowa, where he had considerable property
Ii that place he bore very fair character
. He Is buried on the lett bank of the Platte
, about six and half miles below DENY, +
His grave is known to but few, and til,
grass of another season will obliteratc a.
traces of recognition which that few may
possess. the SOD being carefully cat and re
laced over his last resting place.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
a Citizen of Illinois Whipped to Death
in Texas

The Chicago Press and Tribune has a
letter from Mr. Frsdariok AmthaE, who
was recently driven out of Texas on some
frivolous pretences. He gives the follow
ing account of the horrible whipping of a
young man at Henderson, in that State,
which resulted in death. He says:
a young man from Illinois, by the name
of Exams, come to Henderson, and while
there was incautious enough to say that he
thought free States were preferable to slave
States, and that he thought slavery was
wrong. These statements, as far as | heard
them, be made in the mildest manner, and
that only when pressed into the subject
by the young men about town. L am sat
isfed that he never said or thought OF
saying anything, except when conversation
on the subject was forced upon hin. had
but a slight Acquaintance with the young
man, but | told him that he ought not to
allow himelf to be dragged into talking on
the topic. But he vas not careful. In
December last, this young man was taken
out by mob, without trial of any kind
and whipped to death. The Henderson
New Era, q paper published in Henderson,
justified the infamous murder. on the ground
that Evans was a common thief, an Abo-
litionist, &c. [ was shown the whip which
| was informed had been the instrument OF
his death 1t was covered y!th blood. |
also saw what I was informed was the dead
body of Evans, about three-quarters OF a
mile from town. 1t was so deeayed and
swollen that | did not recognize it. The
hogs md buzzards we're eating it. st mad
never been buried =
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
The dungeons of Naples.

Naples, Sept ll.-0ne OF our greatest
ohiects of interest is now the casily-won
Castle St Elmo The whole population
Of Naples, male and female, seem bent on
performing a pilgrimage to that shrine OF
their patriot martyrs, and yesterday | vent
up myself with party Of friends. We
first walked through St. Martins marble
church and monastery, whore OFF Garibal-
dian red shirts, dare say, boded little good
to the white-cowled monks who gazed at
US as we passed, tall, stately, and motionless
so that we at first mistook them for statues,
good Carthusian monks doing penance
in a marble paradise, bound by vow to
perpetual silence, and affecting an easy un
concerned air, though in their heart Of
hearts probably trembling not little for
the visible and invisible treasures Of which
thsir sanctuary has been time out Of mind
the repository.
From the marble cells Of the monks to
the iron dungeons of the victims of Castle
St. Elmo the transition is but short, but
the contrast is appalling. The stone steps
wind down six floors, and at every floor,
room was made for about half score Of VIC
Tins Some Of the miserable cells had
windows; but, as the view from the hill
over the loveliest panorama Of land and sea
| would have been too great a solace to the
lonely captive, the window was lattlced over
by thick wooden bars, not intended to pre-
xenJ sscape-for from that height only
bird could attempt escape-but simply to
rob the poor recluse Of the distant view OF
his familiar scenes. In the lowest floor
there is no window to the dungeons-only
little wicket in the door opening outward
ly for the gaoler to communicate with the
prisoner if he has mind. That wicket
| would be opened one momentin hemorning
to let in little bread and water; then the
wicket would fall to, and for twenty four
hours all would be darkness inside.
| do not like to witness horrors, much
less to dwell upon them, else | could tell
you of me loop holes we were shown,
! through which the sentries could shoot the
prisoners in their cells and their beds. [
could repeat the instances Of wholesale ez-
ecutions Of Swiss and Siciiian mutineers OF
| which ST. Elmo has been the theatre, and
Of which the world never knew anything.
! The caitiffs who were but yesterday IN the
Kings pay are eager to pronuigate abroad
the infamy Of his doings, aud have no
! doubt St. Elmo will soon become the SUD
| jeet of books OF pamphlets ytetHn5 1t.
tie in interest to the stories OF La bastile,
o. which 1t viii soon share the fate
Yes, the good people Of Naples are bent
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
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Loss of the ConnaHg ght.

Mr.. H. WhiftelL, Of New ork, pas
scnger in the Connaught. furnishes the iol
lowing statement as to the loss of that fine
steamship:
Passing the circumstances of The voyage
frop Galway, which port we left at 3 Z. NJ.
of the 25th ult until about 5 2. NJ. of
Saturday, the 9th inst, he says, While
heading westwardly, the wind blowing
northernly gale, the ship began to roll TO
the larboard with singular motion, going
far down and keeping that way long time,
which caused some alarm. Meantime the
captain was heard giving orders about steer
ing, manning the pumps, &c. Firemen
under lea OF the paddle bog were observed
whispering, and there were other manites-
tations that something was not right. Con
siderable water was observed through the
grating. The engine was soon after stop
ped for while. After strenuous eXcruons
by Captain Leitch and crew, the ship right
ed and the wheels commenced turning,
when the passengers became more compoS-
cd. The sea was rough, the wind blowing
what sailors call an ordinary full gale.
Most the passengers turned in, but passed
a restless night.
Sunday 5 A. M-The ship began to
roll with STACEY motion similar to the even
ing previous The captain and crew could
neither tack or wear the ship. Soon after
the engine stopped, and st2aIl could not
be raised in the boilers. The ship
rolled frightfully to the larbord, and the
pumps were manned, and gangs of men
commenced bailing with buckets. At 10
| o'clock is was reported that the water was
not gaining, but, on the contrary, that the
pumps and boilers were gaining on the
| leak, and if the wind would stiffen world
reach Boston that night Rgt these hopes
| were changed to extreme terror, when
| the word was passed round in low tones
that, The ship was on fire. accompanied
by the smell of burning wood.
The fire appeared between the decks.
! Gangs were Immediately formed, with
pumps and buckets, to extinguish the flames,
! taking the water from the sea and passing
it in buckets. As the fire gained the sal
| lors began to slacken work, all eyes staring
around the horizon in hopes to see some
means of safety Several false reports OF
| vessel IN sight were made, out al lasI
we discovered sail to the northward, and
soon after another to the westward both
very low down; but it became plain at one
o'clock that both were nearing US, and the
vessel steering north had three masts, and
the one west only two.
We soon found out that the latter was
passing, while the other still neared vith
| out showing any sign that she noticed us
/ which kept Us in extreme anxiety and
| doubt until she bore directly for US, evi
IDENTIFY showing that she observed the steam
er's flags Of distress, which had been hois
ted since midday When we commenced tt
steer away and launch boats, which was
very difficult job, the ship lying almost OF
her side in trough Of the sea. BY thi'
time the fire had cut off all communication
with the saloons. The first quarter boat
lowered was struck by the counter and lost
which caused hesitation about launching
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

Forever IL til the Lord PA few more
trials-a few more tears-a few more days
of darkness few more days of trouble,
and we shall be forever with the Lord
Thus wrote one about two weeks before he
entered into rest. His life vas such that
there can be no doubt but that he desired
to be forever with the Lord, and that his
desire is being gratifed Reader, do you
desire to be forever with the Lord? Could
you enjoy his society? Could you bear to
have bis eye upon you? Why then are
you 50 far away from him now? You do
not needlessly keep away from the friend
whose society you desire. II you are CON
tent to live SO far from God here, will you
then. I ask you, delight to be forever with
him hereafter?
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
Business Men.

The road along which the man of bust
ness travels in pursuit of competence or
wealth is not macadamized one, nor does
it ordinarily lead through the pleasant
scenes and by well-spripgs of delight. On
the contrary it is rough path, with " wait
a bit" thorns, and full of pit falls, which
can only be avoided by the exercise Of
watchful care and circpmspection. After
each days journey over this worse than
corduroy turnpike, the wayfarer needs
something more than this. He requires
solaee and he deserves it. He Is weary of
the dull prose of life, and has thirst for the
poetry. Happy is the business man who
can ind that social spirit and that poetry
a. home. Warm greeting from loving
hearts, fond glances from bright eyes
The welcome shouts of children, the thou
sands little arrangements for our comfort
and enjoyment that silently tell OF thopgghtul
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

Let us be JoHtM-A little mirth mixes
well and proftably gith both business and
philanthrophy. How stupid life would be,
both in labor and in leisure, without that
gayety within US which responds to the
cheerfulness and beauty around us. Nay,
its main currents run all the deeper, as
we'll as fresher and purer, for the light rills
of joyousness that laughing and flashing,
flow into them. The rivers would stagnate
into pools if the rivulets ceased to play.
Philosophers and men Of business save
their souls alive, and keep their intellects
fresh and healthy, by mingling their mirth-
fulness of youth with the soberness OF age +;
and even fun and philanthropy are often
found in the same character.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
Mr. Lincoln,s Conservatism.

While our foes are charging upon Mrs
Lincoln all sorts Of ridicuIism and hostility
to the Southern people, it may be well to
repeat an extract from onc Of his speeches.
He was addressing a meeting at Cincinnati,
aud speaking particularly to i number OF
the citizens Of his native State O Kentucky
who were present, lie said
I will tell you, 50 far as am authorized
to speak for the Opposition, what we mean
to do with you. " c mean TO treat you, az
near as We possibly can, as Washington,
Jefferson and Madison treated You. Ne
mean to leave you alone, and IN no way
interfere with your institution; to abide
hy every compromise oi the Constitution
and in word ccnir- lack to t"o crl-ina!
proposition, to treat you, as far as drgpnes-
ated men, If We have degeuerated) may
according to the examples OF those aobls
fathers, Washington, jefferson and MadI>
son. We mean 10 remember that you axe
as good as we are; that there is no differ
ence between Us other than the difference
of circumstances. We mean to recognize
and bear in mind always that you have as
good hearts in your hosoms as other people
o. as we claim to have, and to treat you
accordingly
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

and expectant love; the gentle ministra-
tions that disencumber US into an old easy
seat before we are aware of it. These and
like tokens Of affection and sympathy con-
stitute the poetry, which reconcile US to the
prose of life. Think of this, ye wives and
daughters Of business men. Think of the
tolls, the anxieties, the notifications and
wear that fathers undergo to secure for you
comfortable homes, and compensate them
for their trials by making them happy by
their own freside.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

.Strarh 4si,rp.-Ireland furnishes the
following remarkable item, contained ina
late private letter from Limerick: a
most extraordinary transaction las recent
Iy occurred within six or seven miles OF this
place A farmer, when going over hia
crops, accompanied by some Of his neigh
bors, was 50 grieved at witnessing the In
luries inflicted by tie rain, &c, that he
prayed to God that he might be struck
asleep until hue weather would come. lie
had only uttered the prayer when he fell
to the ground at full length, fast asleep,
and SO firm in the earth that he could not
be removed A shed has been built over
him, and hundreds are daily going to see
him he breathes as naturally as il he was
lying asleep on his bed
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
LEWISTOWN ACADEMY,

FFNIIE Fall Session will commence on Nun
IL DAY, SEPTEMBER Sd. We are happy
10 announce to those desiring instruction IN
Music, that We have secured the services OF
Miss S. E. Vanduzer for another year. We
have also employed Miss Nettie Stray as Pre-
ceptress, successful teacher, who comes to
US with the best recommendations.
We shall aim to make this institution equal
in all respects to any in this section Of the
State.
Thankful for past patronage, We respect
fully solicit continuance of the same.
Rates of Tuition, $500, $3.50, $500 per
quarter. Incidentals 25c per quarter.
Primary Departmental Primary Depart
ment will be opened ip this Academy on the
10th of October, for all grades of small sehol-
srs. Number of scholars limited to twenty.
DraWing and Painttng-An excellent
teacher of Drawing and Painting has been en-
gagged, who will commence giving lessons In
those branches October 10th. Specimens can
be seen at the Academy.
For further particulars inquire Of
Nj. j. SMITH,
sep27 Principal.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

Charging ,Seeds-A writer in the New
England Farmer says his potato crop has
increased from fifty to one hundred per
cent, by procuring seed potatoes which
grew on an entirely different SOIL fifteen OF
twenty miles apart from his. This plan of
changing seed every year is a good one, Ell
ther for potatoes Or any other seed, such as
grain and garden seeds; and even if the
change is made only between cultiyators n
the same vicinity, it is still beneficial
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
ssg-A quaker who was examined before

ssg-A quaker who was examined before
a court, offended the presiding judge by
his familiar thee, and thou aud 'tncnd
At last he attempted TO rehnke ham by
sternly askia5, Nj. Inomas, 90 you knoY
Wlo We aIc and what we sit here for" 4
do said the Quaker: three Of you toT
about two dollars day each, and the one
in the centre for two thousand dollars
year. for which payment thy dpty ought to
be well done
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

R@-A judge and a joking lawyer were
conyersing about the doctrine Of the trans
migration Of the souls Of men and animals.
Now said the judge, suppose you and |
were turned into L ho.se and an ass, which
would you prefer to be?' The ass, to be
sure said the lawyer why, rejoined
the Judge. Because was the reply, /
have heard of an ass being Judge, but Of
a horse-neves'
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
New Series---Vol. XIV, no. 49,

upon demolishing St Elmo, and are only
awaiting the Dictators bidding to lay hand
to the work
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
A Sister of Charity Leading an Army


\ Palermo correspondent Il an I'm h-t
paper gives the following autcar,e q i
Sister Of Charity; \ young patriot. '.u
ed Francisco kso, vas kii!ed On y nj 4'h.
during Z I3gvi4r dgm"nstratjon VIII 2t took
place before Garlhaidla arrival. Un April
70. his tulher, Giovani Ri>u, sixty years
old, was shot 10y the Bourbon soldiers with
out 50 much as the form Of trial. Ga
the very day that Garibaioi entered Paicr-
mo, a Young aud beautitulnun, lgurcla Ri
50, the sister aud aghtay Of 'he two Ri
SOS above named, lelt tne vyuNen,, ,...rr
amidst shower of balls and grapeshot,
cross in one hand and poi2nard in the
other, placed herself at the head Of Carl
baldis columns. crying, Down With tie
EcUrbons Death to the tyrant Nel.-
geance." She kept he's place as long as
the fight lasted, and her courageous attitude
electrified the volunteers. Ever sncc that
dav the name of lenacia RiSo has lecn
held sacred When she passes i'll the
streets the soldiers bow low and bless Ecr
with the most profound respect. GarlhaI-
dl himself pays her great attention, AID
loves her as if she were his own daughter
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

GOAL Oil Lamps of various kinds, for
~ churches, public rooms. studies, offices,
parl"rs. kitchens, &C.. for sale at so per cent.
lower than former prices. The best Coal Oil
always on hand at $l.00 per gallon. Dis
count to dealers.
sepl3 r. G. FRANCISCUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

sa-A wise man will speak we'll Of his
neighbor, love his wife, and pay Tor his
paper.-Syracuse Journal.
TO pay for ones newspaper is wise, nc
doubt Ard also to speak we'll of ones
neighbor; but whether it is wise or even
safe 10 love his neighb bor's wife is Ques-
ton Louisville Journal
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18

&TWe have heard 81 asking tor areac
and receiving stone; but gentleman
may be considered as still worse treated
when he asks Tor a iady's hand and re,
oeiyes her fathers foot
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
McALISTERVILLE ACADEMY

JHHiata County, Pa
GEO. F. .NcF.lRL.I.ND, Principal & Proprietor.
LiCOB MILLER, Prof # Mathematics. &c
Miss .LN.NIE S. CRIST, Tsacher # Music, SC.
The next session of this Institution com
mences on the 26th Of July, to continue %
weeks Students admitted at any time.
A Normal Department
will be formed which viii afford Teachers the
best opportunity of preparing for fall examln2-
tlOnS
A NEW APPARATUS has been purchased,
Lecturers engaged, &c.
TERMs-BOarding. Room pnd Tuition, per
session, SIS to $50 Tuition alone at usual rates.
EyCirculars sent free on application.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
SILVER PLATED WARE,


No. 1922 Market Strrrt, PhiIadrlI hia,
MANUFACTURES oF
Fine Nickel S,lger, and Silrer P2oter Of FORKS,
Spoons, Ladies', Butter Knires, Cast0rs,
Tea Sets. UIns, Kettles, Waiters, But
Ter Dishes, Ice Pitchers, Cafee
Baskets, Comntuni0a Farc,
Cups, Mugs, Go6lets, dc.
With = general assortment, comprising non, but the
b.st q1'it made of the best aate7Fs and heGrtp ta-
,n constituting them servlceabie and durable arcie
f1r Hotels. Steamboats, and Private Families
Old Ware re-plated in the best manner teo2"-ly
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-10-18
Great Reduction in Sugars!

. 9. and 10 cents for Brown, and White
0sSugars at ii cents, et lERBES.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-07-05
UpN ara Erains
DOxvWWravd Train.

The Bn ingtUn Express Train going Wet leaves Cihcin
natl at ofcp m Hamilton 7is. Camsien siz Eaton eas
arrive Richmond Returning leaves Richmond
Eaton $40 Camden 53r, Hamilton C.75- arrive
q Cincinnati AS.
D. VI. MORROW, Supt.
May 10, 1850. %