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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
Tha War News.

On Saturday and Sunday consider
able excitement existed in this place
aud the surrounding country by re-
port to the effect that a hard fight
had taken place near Arlington
Heights, sawell,s Point, Norfolk, &c.
AS the Jersey Troops are station
ed near this point it would be natural
to suppose that if fight was going
on, the New Jersey troops would have
a hand in it. There was no truth in
statement however, as no battle has
yet taken place, nor any attacks been
been made by the Federal troops.
The pickets of the U S. forces
were on Saturday night fred upon
the troops called 10 arms in conse-
quence, but nobody was hart.
The Seventh New Y ork Regiment
will return home, it is reported, on
Wednt sday,
Strong and extensive entertainments
are being erected by the T. s forces
on the Virginia heights. which en-
tiraly command the approaches to
Alexandria.
The city is quiet.
The body of Jackson, the assassin
of Col. Ellsworth, has been taken to
Fairfax county for barill. All the
furniture has been removed from the
Marshall House, and is. now in poss-
ession of the United States troops.
The Marshall House is the hotel il
which General Washington stopped
and Col. Ellsworth was shot near the
door of the chamber that Washington
occupied.
Sergeant Butterworth, of the New
York Zouaves, was shot on Saturday
night by Mike O'Neil of the same
corps, who was acting sentry, and
receiving no reply to his challenge,
fired instantly killed the former But.
terworth, unfortunately, was a s5utter-
err, and his failing to answer was
caused by this infrmity.
There is no communication between
Washington and Richmond, Fortress
Monroe, Sewell's Point, or Norfolk,
by mail and Telegraph, and news from
these points can only be received al
Washington by war vessels, or by
special overland messengers.
The alarm at Alexandria was caused
by an attack of Secessionists on the
Picket guard. They were soon routed
and the troops sent from that city al
the first alarm are now returning.
The troops at Harpers Ferry have
fallen back from the town proper, to
Bolivar, a suburb.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
The Markets.
LambertvilIe, May go. 1861.
PHILADELPHIA Markets.

MAY 27-Evening- There is very little move
ment in Flour to day, and the market is dull at
previous quoted rates. A few hundred barrels
only have been disposed of at S. so for SUI
perine, including 300 half barrels extra and ex-
ira family on terms kept private. Sales to the
trade range at S. 50a5 62t for superfne, So 70
for extra, Sc Is for extra family, and IS rs for
fancy brands The demand is limited Rye
Flour and Corn Meal are dull the former is
offered at So SO. Wheat meets with a mode
rate inquiry and about 5000 bushels sold at
s136al3S for prime. Rye is dull holders ask
&c for prime. Prime lots of corn wanted at
full prices. Oats are unchanged and dull at soc
Whiskey is dull bbls selling as wanted at 16a
Tic the latter for Ohio
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
-" Learn to labor and to wait

The business for the extra session
of Congress, to be convened on the
4th of July, will be SO ccmpactiy ar
ranged and presented to them, that
but very short session will be required
for its dispatch According to pres
emit appearances almost perfect una
nimity will prevail the measures that
have been taken, with such a happy
combination of wisdom and vigor, by
the President and administration gen.
orally, will secure prompt and cordial
approval from the representatives O.
the people; an impetus will be given
to the loyal sentiment, which, thank
God, is SO general, and everything
done that can be done to bring the
conflict to a speedy and successful ter
mination ~
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

MISREPRESENTATION. - A gentle
snan who has within few hours ar
gived from Georgia, states that the
most absurd rumoPs are circulated in
rtierence to Northern families, who in
the absence of their husbands gone to
the war, are literally suffering, while
ei, .dren are dying with hunger The
old story is revived Of Mr.. Lincoln's
inbecility from drunkenness, and every
thing outside of Dixey's Land is fall
ir !. into ruin. LIZ the face of these re-
ports, simple Southern citizens might
feel a curiosity to know how the man
who never tastes stimulantS could suf-
( from intemperance, or why Mrs.
President Davis and Mrs. Gen. Beau
regard are rusticating in the suburbs
Of the beautiful city of Lynn, some IA
miles from Boston, Mass. when the
North is suffering from famine, and
the South flowing with abundance.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
An Important Letter from the Secretary

The following from the Secretary
of War was addressed to the Chief
Engineer, in reply to note from that
officer, recommending the admission
duly free, oftwo cases oflinen drillings
imported for the use of the Military
Academy
The Secretary of War cannot, with
his vie vs. of public duty approve this
recommendation of the Chief Engin-
eer. He can discover no reason why,
at time like the present, the Cadets
at West Poi1t should be furnislsd
with fine imported linen, instead of do
nestle manufactured articles, when
the officers and priVates, now in act
ual service in the field, are not suf-
fciently well provided with clothing
even of home manufacture. lie is,
moreover, deeply impressed with the
conviction that the policy Of the Gov
erAment should at all times be to pre-
fer domestic manafac ~nra in all imstan-
ccs of purchases for the public service
and to resort to foreign markets for
such articles only as cannot be obtain
ed in this couatry. Satisfied that lin
en- diillings can be obtained in the
home market, that will answer all he
purposes OF those proposed to be i'm
ported, he fe;ls obliged to withol his
approx ton from this recommend
alton. SIMON CAMERON.
May 3, 1861. Secreta y of War.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
1gBiiell.
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At Reayile May 10th, A. D., 1861 Maggie
s. Stryker, daughter of A. B and Catharine
stryker, aged years, 103 months.
At Reayille, May 18th, A. D. 1861, Mrs An
ma Young, widow of VIM. W. Young, decd, in
the S4th year of her age.
At inton, on the 125h inst, Anna Inis
Hoyt in the 8th year of her age.
On the 18th inst, near Everittstown, of
consumption, Gershom Weaver, aged 81 years.
On the 18th inst Mis- Nancy Reading, in
85th year other age.
Near Lambertville, May 10Th, Infant son, OF
George and Mary Anna Kintner aged nine
months, and nineteen days.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
The Ellsworth Obsequies.

The funeral obsequies Of the lament
ed Ellsworth, was attended at Wash
ington, and New York by thousands
His remains after reaching New York
were placed on board the Francis
skiddy, for Albany, from where they
win be taken to Mechanicsville, New
York, for interment.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
9I!g|arriea.

By Elder Thomas Barrass, at his residence.
May llth, Mr.. Paul Cole Larue, of franklin,
to Miss Mary Elizabeth Hoff, of Kingwood
On the 10Th inst, by the same, Mr.. Reuben
Eichelberger to Miss Sarah Scherer both of
Durham, Bucks CO., Pa.
On Wednesday evening, May 22nd, Mr..
Samuel Coughlin, of Philadelphia, to Miss An
ME Weber, of Mount Florence, N. J
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

the loss of advertising. The Boston Courier and
other papers, we notice, have reduced their d
mansions. There is talk that the New York
Dailies viii go up to three cents in price, and
that the three cent Sunday editions are feeler
for this purpose .-Er.
Perhaps no one business has suffered
SO severely from the frightening of the
people because Of the war, as news
papers-the opinion of the public to
the contrary Notwithstanding, True,
the circulation of almost every lea ling
newspaper has increased, for the peo-
pie will have news; but the mainstay
of every newspaper advertising, has
fallen off greatly, and because of this,
hundreds of newspapers have already
had to suspend, or reduce their dimen-
siOns.
g The profits on the bare circulation
of newspaper, be it ever so large, is
very small Indeed, the white paper
itself costs in many instances quite as
much as the publisher gets for the
newspaper when printed. Merchants
complain that they can do no bust
ness just now, and hence they consider
it unnecessary to make any effort by
advertising consequently many who
have been in the habit of advertising
to the extent of hundreds of dollars,
now advertise none at all.
We don't think, however, flat this
state of things can continue a great
while Merchants, finding their trade
cut off in one direction, must e'er long
seek other fields in which to sell their
wares; and in no way can they build
up new trade so quickly and so cheap
ly as by advertising. The money, too
which is now being paid out by the
General and State Governments to the
extent of hundreds of thousands, must
e'er long find its way into the hands
of farmers, mechanics and laborers
and as soon as this shall have occur
red, merchants, professional men, news
paper men, and all Others depending
on the great public, will find their bu-
siness revive. With this hope, we say
to one and all in the language of Long
fellow
),
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
On AND AFTER
MONDAY, MAY 80, 1864,
Trains viii run az follows
DOW TRAINs.---Fot PhiIadei,,,ia.
" TRAINs.- --From PhiladeIphia.

u Trainsrun by Philadel hia time. Eo
Sunday trains.
Philadelphia Connections.---Ths A. Il.
train pand p. NJ dawn train run through to
and from Beiyidere without change Of cars
One car Of the 2. NJ. up train goes through 10
Helyidere. Passengers by morning down train
change cars at Trenton.
The 5th Street city railway cars leaving 5fb
and Chestnut SITS, not later than 30 minutes he
fore the departure of trains from Kensiprton
depot, connect with those trains. On the srri-
val OF trains at Kensingt on, the 9th ST.. city
cars are In waiting, IN the Depot to convey pas
sengers to any point on 9th street and CONNER
ing railways. The fare on the city cars is eta.
New YsTk OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES nv
morning down train leave Trenton Station at
S45 am and by afternoon down train at 5 AZ
pm, arriving in New York at 1915 pm. and
$40 pm. Returning, leave New York from
Cortlandt st. Wharf at 9 or IL O'Clock. am. or
IL clock, noon, to reach Trenton for the after
noon up train.
Del. Lack. q West. r. X. Connections.=-
by an omnibus route of miles between Belyi-
defe ana Hope Station, on the b. L. & W R.
the morning up train and afternoon down train
make direct connection with Express messenger
trains on the d. L. & w. R. r. for Water en-.
Stroudsburg, Scranton and Wilkesb lrre. and
Tor treat Bend. on the N. Y and Erie R. r.
Through Tickets sold and baggage checked
through between the principal stations on both
roads.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
Occasional" of the Philadelphia

occasional" OF the Phlladelphla
Pross says:
While Stephen A. Douglas is doing
bis duty in Illinois, Lewis Cass, the
venerable Ex-secretary of State, now
at his home in Michigan, exhibits the
the most patriotic spirit. Last night,
about eleven O'Clock, I heard the in
spring strains of the Star Spangled
Banner, and following the music,
soon came up with the Michigan Reg
iment, the first regiment that has
reached Washington from the great
Northwest. 1t is stalwart body of
men, warmly clad, and completely
proYisioned, and armed and ready for
any danger, I learn that Gen. Cass
is resolved, even in his old age, to
die with the harness on his back, and
has mounted his old uniform, and re-.
views his troops, now congregated in
Detroit every morning. He has con-
tributed out of his private fortune
$25, 900 to the equipment of the
Michigan volunteers, and $4,000 to
to the support of their families during
their absence.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

Phineas s. Bunting, Esq of Mount
Holly, has four sons now in the SER
vice of their country. Two are now
in he New York Seventh Regiment,
and two in the Illinois Regiments. =
We think this is doing very wei for
one family.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

The venerable Elk. Governor OWsley
Of Kentucky, said the other day in the
most emphatic manner:
II viii be the last man in Kentucky
toleaye the Union, and when every
other man does so, | will seize the flag
of my country and claim 1t as my own.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

The assassination Of Col. Ellsworth
has causal in Mechaaicsville, n. Y 4,
hi; native town, the utm ,st sorrow and
Indignation. The father of Col. Els
worth happened to be ia the telegraph
Office when the melancholy intelligence
was received and the first intimation
he had of it was seeing the operator
weeping. Mr. Ellsworth grief was
indescribable on learning the sad news
He left in company with his wife, for
New York on Friday evening, on the
Francis Skiddy. An the flags in town
are at halfmast. The sym oathy express
ed for his parents is universal. The
Colonel was their only living son.
About year since his younger
brother young man of much ability,
died in Chicago.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

tween the third and fifth ribs Col.
Ellsworth was at that time rolling up
the flag. He fell forward ON the
floor of the hall and expired instantly,
only exclaiming My God"
Private Brownell, with the quick
ness oflightning, leveled his musket
at Jackson, and fred The ball struck
Jackon on the bridge Of the nose, and
crashed through his skull, killing him
Instantly As he fell Browuell follow
ed his shot by thrust Of his bayonet
which went through Jacksoa'5 body
The companions Of Col EfIworth,
seven in number, Immediately posted
themselves so as to cammand the halls
of the hosel, threatened to shoot the
first man showed his head out side a
door. In this way they stood for ten
minutes. Their protracted absenc,
alarmed Adjntant Leoser, who order
ed Company a, Capt. Coyle, to search
for him. The Company found their
commander dead. and their comrades
in possession Of the hotel. A sur
geon was then sent for, but Col ELS
worth was dead long before his arri
val.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

The Secretary of War has sent to
the Governors of the different States,
O circular, Of which the following is
copy
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
FLEMINGTON RAILROAD.

AN Pm
Leave Bennington for Lambertviile 7.2O 3.35
Lambertville-for Pennington 9.25 $40
Connections made both ways, betw cen all d.
y; II. II. and r X. r. trains at Lambertville.
ohange cars both ways at Lambertville myl
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29
LUMBER, LUMBER, LUMBER,
AT Reduced Prices,
BY SAMUEL soLLIDAY,

NEW HOPE, BUCKS COUNTY, PA.
200, 900 Long Susquekanna Fine Shingles
just received by SAMUEL S0LLIDAY!
300 coo feet seasoned Pine Lumber, planed
ann unplaned, by SAMUEL sQLLIDAY !
10000 feet Hemlock Joists and Scaptling,
just received, and will be sold at reduced prices,
by SAMUEL sQHLIDAY.
10000 feet Ash and Cherry Logs just rseeiY-
ed and Will be sawed to order, by s. SOLLIDAY,
zoe, goo Pine and Hemlock Plastering Lath
well sssoned, by SAMUEL SQLLIDAY.
New Hope, May %, se,-
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

DIsGRAoEFUL CONDITION OF HAVE.
Locks GRAVE. The following is an
extract FROM 9 soldiers letter, dated
Dude, March 2, 1861:
On our route we came to Lucknow,
where the renowned Gen. Havelock
breathed his last, and where his re-
mains are inferred A more wretched
mark for the grave Of a brave soldier,
| never witnessed, and I have seen a
great many during my career. Fhe
information for the passer-by is some
poor soldiers bed ticket nailed to a
tree, with the following inscription,
done with an old nail, or some other
such instrument Here rest the
remains of General Havelock. So
you see that his memory is more re-
spected by the men who served under
him than the Government he so faith
fully served.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

POINT BREEZE PARK. LAST week
the second race took place between
"Capitola +" and "Creole 2, best two
in three, 2 miles and repeat, for $500.
"Capitola took the money easily,
"Creole" broke badly; time 5:18.-=
A very large number of persons were
present to witness the contest.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

The war is making the newspapers suffer in
the loss of advertising. The Boston Courier and
other papers, we notice, have reduced their d
mansions There is talk that the New York
Dailies will go up to three cents in price, and
that the three cent Sunday editions are feeler
for this purpose .-Er
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

The name of the of New Jersey
Troops at Washington, has been
changed from Monmouth to Scott
Gen. Runyon issued an order as fol-
lows
In honor of the distinguished
leader of the Armies of the Union,
whose preservation of the nation to
to this day of severest trial falls not
short of special Providence, the
camp at Meridian Hill, now known by
the name Of the glorious Revolution
airy battle field of New Jersey, will
be hereafter dasirnatadas camn Scott !,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-29

COTTON GROWING IN New JERSEY.
Benjamin Acton, of Salem county
has secured the services of practical
cotton-grower, who spent the earlier
years of his life on a cotton plantation.
in the south, to try the experiment of
growing the commodity in New Jer-
sey. Mr.. Acton has farm, the soil
of which it is thought, is peculiarly
adapted for the purpose. The seed
has already been planted, and no
doubt is entertained Of its ultimate
success. Mr.. M linton raised ten
pounds of superior cotton on small
piece of ground, near Camden, last
year. - Trenton american, May 10.
The New Orleans Picayune pays
the following delicate attention to
Gen. Butler and the Massachusetts,
troops -
All the Massachusetts, troops in
Washington are negroes, with the ex-
ception of two or three drummer boys.
Gen Butler, in command, is a native
of Liberia Our readers may gecollect
old Ben, the barber, who kept q Shop
10 Poydras street, and emigrated to
Liberia with a small competence 49,
Gen, Butler is his son. =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-20
The War News.

Hannibal, Mo-, July l2.-Three
companies of the Hannibal Home
Guard, which started from here yester-
day morning to relieve Col. Smith,
have returned, and bring the following
intelligence: On arriving at Monroe,
we effected a junction with Col. Smith,
who was engaged in entrenching him
self at the seminary buildings near that
point.
The rebels, about 1900 strong, were
grouped around over the prairie, out
of reach of Smiths rifles. They had
two pieces of artillery and six howit-
zers, which they brought to bear upon
us, but the distance was SO great that
the balls were almost spent before
reaching their aim.
Col. Smith ordered his men to con-
tinue the work on the Notifications,
and watch the flash of the enemy's
guns, which they did, falling into the
bitches till the shot passed them, when
all would rise and so to work again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-20
I e u Aobef1is eMeDt S
OLDERS' COMING,

0LDER'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the Broadway
~ Theatre n. Y, consisting of full and cf-
ficient dramatic company, will exhibit at this
place IN THEIR PAVILION,
On Thursday evening and F1'iday az
ternoooa and evening, Jttly 25 Dc 26.
Among the leading features of this popular ard
attractive exhibition we may mention the beau
tiful Tableau, the Goddess of Liberty, Gladia-
torial Cropping Paddy Miles the Limerick
Boz, by L. c. Blake the well-known and justly
celebrated Irish Comedian Young Lester, the
celebrated contortionist, who defes compoti-
ton A brilliant operative recital, Source
Danseut, interspersed with comic and sent :
mental singing and dancing, by Mary a. Cole.
Many Of the performers in this company are
VIII and ftvorably known in this community,
having formerly travelled with Ortons' and
more rec. Mt Y with Docks Giro IS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-20
LIE ATHER !
Sole, Kipp, Splits, Calf, Binding and Lining,
Fl LIME by the Rushel or Barrel.
Foreclosure Sale.

Styte of Wisconsin, Wood County Csrc,.t Court
Daniel Stein, against George Jackson, Joseph
Wood, and Levi 7. Powers.
tn virtue of and pursuant to judgment rem
l dered in said court in the above entitled
action, dated June It'll, A D. 1850, shall
expose for sale and sell at public auction, at
the Court House in the town of Grand Rap
ds on Saturday the 27th day of July, A. D.
1861 at the hour of o'clock P. NJ of that
day, the following described mortgaged prem
Uses, or so much thereof as may be necessary
to raise the amount of said judgment, interest
and costs, together with the expenses of sale,
to wit: All that certain tract Of land living
and being in the County of Wood and State
of Wisconsin, known and described as follows,
to wit: commencing thirty (3O) feet south Of
the south east corner of the northeast quar-
ter Of the northwest qnarter of section No
seventeen az in township No. twenty-five (22)
north of range No. six (6) east, thence west
seventeen 90 rods, thence south eighteen
1s) rods and twenty (2o) links, thence east
seventeen (l7) rods to the center of the high
way, thence north along the center of the
highway, eighteen (ls) rods and twenty 900
links to the place Of beginning, situated in the
town of Grand Rapids, County of Wood, and
State of Wisconsin.-Dated Sherif's Office in
Grand Rapids, April %, 1861.
E. LAVIGNE, Sheriff
PARK & SHARPsTEIS, Pitts Atty 4-3m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-20
REMOVAL
The Wood Go. Drug StOl .

rs REMOVED to the building lately cupied
/ by il. Levy, ore door below the Bank, where
may be found Patent Medicines of all kinds,
Dye Stuffs, such as Logw"od, Fustic, Ca nwood,
Nickwood Cutbar, Nader, Indigo, r Chro-
mate Potash, &c, &c, &c. Alse, Fancy Arti-
cles of all descriptions, Yankee Motto ,s, Con
fectionery of ali kinds, beside Static 1ery-a
full and complete assortment, such rs Ruled
Foolscap, Blank Foolscap, Ruled Letter Paper.
Blank Lister Paper, Gilt-Edged Letter Paper
Note Paper, Blank Cards, Pens, EI velopes,
Writing Books, States, &c, &c. articular
attention given to preparing physicians pre-
scriptions Cotton rags taken in exchange
for goods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-20
NJ. e. WOODWORTH,
SADDLER and HiRNEsS-fTAKER

XTOULD announce to the citizens of Grand
w Rapids and vicinity that he has taken the
shop formerly occupied by Jos. Coyle and is
prepared to furnish every thing pertaining to
the trade. Owing to the impossibility Of dis
playing work in so small a ROOM and having
at present limited capital, he will be obliged
for a time to manufacture almost wholly upon
order Saddles, Fly-nets, Collars, &c, fur
niShed on short notice. Repairing Of harness
es and Saddles done in workmanlike manner,
and at reasonable prices The work Of the
people Of the county is solicited.
Grand Rapids, July 18th, 1861.