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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08

WASHINGTON, May The rain of
Yesterday and to day have given
those of the voluteers that are not
quartered in the Capitol. or puplic
or private building, their first exper-
fence of camp lie in wet weather :;
but appear to stand it well. The
celebrated Seventh New York Regi-
ment h =" opportunity of showing
that they l|e capable of roughing it as
well as others
The arms stored in the navy yard
here are reported to amount to near y
10000 stand, instead of 10000 as
heretofore supposed.
Ellsworth regiment of Zouaves,
composed of New York firemen, ere
CHARTERED at the Capitol. They are a
fine body of men, and will make good
soldiers.
Supplies are abundant and increas-
ing. A la ge number of cattle are
said to be on the way.
Reports from Virginia represent
the troops at Richmond. Iarper's
Ferry, and other points, as not being
nearly SO numerous as lately reported
and poorly armed and equipped.
On Monday it is thought that
some active steps Will be taken
against the rebels, and the troops
are getting impatient to have some
thing to do.
The forwarding of troops from the
North will still continue, until not
less thar $4,000 are here or on the
borders of Maryland and Vi: ginia.
This, it is thought, will be enough
for this meridian. The Westereu
troops will he kept at the West, where
they will have enough to do.
The occupation Of Baltimore will be
accomplished without delay, troops
marching simultaneously from Wash
ington, Perryville, Annapolis, and
Harrisburg.
CAIRO, Illinois, May, 4.-General
Pillow, General Ely, and three other
prominent officers of the Confederate
army, with large number of Iissis-
ippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee troops,
are at Memphis.
Heavy guns arc arriving there daily.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08
Assignee'S NOlice.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Gre litnrz of
~ CORNELIUS !. HUNT of the township
of Delaware. in the county of Iunterdon, and
State of New Jersey, that all claims against his
estate must be exhibited is the subscriber, his
Assignee, under oath or affirmation, before the
Twelfth day of June next, being three mo oths
from the date of the Assignment, or be forever
barred from coming in for dividend Of the e..
tate And said creditors are further notified
that list of thu claims against the said Corne
lius l.. Hunt will be filed with the Surrogate
OF the County Of Hunterdon, b fore the ensuing
September term of III Orphans Court, when
RECEPTIONS thereto may be filled by any person
interested. EDWARD IL HUNT.
mySW6 Assig7ee
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08
Commercial Row,

LAMBERTVI.LF, n. j.,
opposite |. Holcombe's Book store. She il now
prepared to cut and make to order, CLOTHES
of all kinds and Sizes on the most reasonable
terms. mySmI
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08

COL Colt, ofpistol not oriety, is now
actively engaged in RET ruiting a full
regiment, to be AIMED at his own ex-
pense, with his latest improved breech
revolved rifles, with sabre bayonets.-
The arms necessary for this purpose
are estimated to be worth at least
$4,000 He also proposes to have
the men drilled and perfected in the
use of the arms at his own expense
1t is stated that the Ministers of
England and France have protested to
the jeff Davis government against
Issuing letters of marque and reprisal
to priyateers. This will check his pira-
tical schemes. The government at
Washington have purchased twenty
FIVE additional steamers, and win block
ade every port on the Southern coast
within twenty days.
The two unknown soldiers killed in
the riot at Baltimore, have been identi-
fed as Addison o. Whitney and Lu-
Their G. Ladd, both of Lowell
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08

A Spartan mother, a widow, at
Tiverton, Mass, on being asked by
her son for her consent to volunteer,
replied,
"You want to enlist?"
'Ye7, replied her son, beginning to
fear his parents disapprobation'
"Well, said the noble mother, j." ifyou
don't enlist for the defense of your
country, I'll disown your"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08
MONDAY, Nov. 80, 1880.
L aims will run as follows -
DOWN TRAINS.---ForP Philadelphia.
" TRAINs.---From PhiladeIphia.

IL Trains run by Philadelphia time
No Sunday Trains.
Philadelphia COnnections.---The trains
via Kensington run through to and from Belvi
dere, wit out change of cars. One car of the
train fromP Philadelphia via Tacony. goes through
to Belyidere. Passengers by morniLg down
train change ears at Trenton
For the Train via Tao ny passengers take the
Boat from Walnut Street wharf
The 9th Street city railway cars. leaving 9Th
and Chestnut SIS notlater than 30 minutes be-
fore the departure of trains from Kensineton
Depot, connect with those trains On the arri-
val OF traiTs at Kensington, the 9th street city
ears are in waiting in me Depoi to convey pas
sengsrs 10 any point on jth street and connec
ting ilways.
he fare on the city cars is cents.
New York OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Tren-
ton Station at AZ am, and AZ pm. Re-
turning, leave New York from CortIandt ST.
wharf at or IL O'Clock am, or u o'clock m
to reach Trenton for the afternoon up train.
Del. Lack. 6. West. II. r.. Connections
BY an Omnibus route of 3 miles between Belyi-
dere and Hope Station on the d. L. & W. RR
the morning up train and afternoon down train
make direct c injection with Express Passenger
trains on the d. L. w. R. r. for Water Gan.
stroudsburg, Scranton. and Wilkesbarre, and
for Great Bend, on the n Y. & 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???, 1861-05-08
he fare on the city cars is 5 cents
FLEMINGToN RAILROAD.

AN Pm
Leave Pennington for Lambertville 72O IS
Lambsrtville for Pennington 925 $40
Connections made both ways, between all B.
j r. II and F r. r. trains at LambertyiIle.
Change cars both ways at Lambertvine. mIy
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08
+" F. W. SEWARD. =

Oliver Wendell Holmes has added
the following Apr, pirate verse to the
" Star Spane lei Banner !"
When our land is ilumined by libertys smile,
If foe from within strike blow at her glory
Down, down with the traitor that dares to defiIe
The flag of her stars and her page of her
story
By the millions unclaimed when our birth right
was gained,
We will keep her bright blazon forever I'M
stained
And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall
wave,
While the land of the free is the home of the
brave
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08
Dress Goods.
Arresseoh Reception skirt.

nURlsales for the above skirt is daily increa-
Osing. and all that we IAN say, is that they
are the best skirt made we warrant them not to
break or get out of order.
g. W. GRANTS,
mySy 80 Greene-st. Trenton.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08

LATE FROM WASHINGTON.
MOVEMENTS or Troops.

WASHINGTON, May S -Gen Scott
forwarded dispatches to General But
Ter yesterday. at an Annapolis pla-
cling the Sixth Mass achusetts regiment
and other troops at his command, and
giving him three days to take possess
ion of the Relay House, at the jnnct-
ion of the Baltimore and Ohio and
the Baltimore and Washington rail-
roads, nine miles from Baltimore and
thirty miles from Washington.
General Butler responded, and in
formed General Scott that he would
ave religious service on the ground
TO. day. The Sixth Massachusetts,
regiment went up the road early this
morning. This movement i made to
cooperate with the PENNSYLVANIA troops
now advancing upon Baltimore on the
other side.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-08
TERMS

TO CLUBS:
The Weekly will be furnished to Clubs at the
following rates-the paper to be addressed to
each subscriber separately
copies for Sc 10 copies for SO; or 20
copies for $40, with one extra to the getter up
of the club,
GTPayment always in advance Address
STATE GAZETTE & REPUBLICAN.
TRENToN, N. j.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-25
WIT AND WZSDOK.

Hymen ia onlv Cupid in cnrl papers.
The young f"rest quickly, but they fee!
keenly.
Experience of life Wha. . fboi I've been
A seely coat very oien covers heart in
full blo,n. ~
Satan is subtle individual. but the army
trader is sutlcr.
Care is considered very bad thing. an !
yet We are lold all the time to take care.
Why do women like stays! Because
they feel so.aced by them. ~
flour clothes are net well cat, We sre
very apt TO gei cut ourselves -
Why II the letter Shkea sewing nachiaei
Bsc,use il makes needles needless
During the autumn Gales the volume o.
nature is full Of fly .leayes. 80 - II
AL the lazy men about town ere no bette,
than fugitives from labor. i.
IL hss bssn finely observed hat .Nes
sseriAee cthsrs, wtmen sttmstsvss =
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-25
From the Atlantic Monthly for Dec ember !.
THE WOLVES.


Z Bt T. TkOWb BRIDGE. f.tf-#.
Sc who listen to stories told g.g5 lf <
When hearts are cherry and nights are cold.
or tho lone woOd-side AMI the hun CRY pack
That hcwls on the fainting travellers Track
Fianesred cyebals that way'ay,
Nv the wiutry moon tho belated Sleigh
Tbs lost child sought In the dismal wood
The little shoes and the stains OF blood
On the trampled snow 30 We that hear
With thrills Of pity and chills Of fear,
Wishing some angel had been sent
To shield the hapless and Innocent
Know ye the aend that 10 crueller far
Than the gaunt grey herds OF the forest are
ewiftly vanish the Wild Heet tracks
Before the HE and woodman's axe;
Hut bark to the coming OF unseen feet,
FAttering BY night through the city street
Each wolfthat that dies In the woodland brown
Lives spectre and haunts the town.
II night they snuff and snarl before
The poor patched window and broken door:
They paw the clapbo.rc and claw the thatch,
Al every crevice they whine and scratch;
Their tongues are subtle and long and thin,
Aud they lap the living blood within.
Icy keen are the teeth that tear,
Fed ss ruin the eyes that glare.
Children crouched In corners cold,
shivar in tattered garments old,
And start from sleep with bitter pang
At the touch ofthe phantom's viewless fangs.
Weary the mother and worn with strife
Rti she watches and fights for life iiit
But her hand IL feeble and the weapon small
One little needle against them all
In an evil hour the daughter Aed t sGl.
From her poor chamber and wretched bed; r.t1
Through the ciiy's pitileas solitude -afF.
To the door of sin the wolve pursued.
Fierce the father and grins with want, f7p Ell
His heart Is gnawed by the specte- rsunt;
frenzed, stealing forth by night l So ..st5
With whetted knife to the desperate fight,
lie thought to strike the specter dead, -rr
But he smites his brother-man instead! rF
O you who listen to stories told,
When hearths are cherry and nights are cold.
Weep no more At the tales you hear,
The danger Is close and the wolves are near,
Shudder not at the murderer's name.
Marvel not at the maiden's shame; a
Pass not by with averted eye
The door whencs the stricken children cry
But when the beat Of the unseen feet
sounds by night in the stormy street,
FOLLOW thou where the specters glide, @
stand like Hope by the mothers side,
And by thyselfthe angel sent ,~
To shield the hapless innoc ent. rf-i "A
lie gives but little who gives his tears, TFtf
lie gives his best who aids and cheers
lie does well in the forest wild
Who Stays the monster and saves the child;
But he does better and uisrits more,
Who drives the wolf from the poor mans door,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-25

A shoemaker was taken mp for big.
amy. "Which wife," asked by-
stander, "will he he obliged to take?"
"He is q cobblar," replied another,
sand Of course must stick to the last. /"
Napoleon was not so extrayagant as
many people imagine, when he de.
clare that in modern times s'bayonets
think" Is it not evident that every
poiishcls bayanet is capable ofrefcc-
ton? e,.gs. .-.,s
A Glasgow antiqnary recently Wis.
tied Cathcart Castle, and asked one
of the villagers "Ii'he knew anything
Of an old story about the buildime s''-.
"Aye," said the rustic, ssthe was a.
| ither auld storey, but it fcl! down "a 1
rync," ' 4 4 . 'sh '''ata :. I
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-25

GA man who'll maliciously set fro
to a barn." said Mr.. Slow, sand burn
up twenty COWS, ought to be kicked To
death by jackass, and I'd like 10 do
it." Slow isyery severe sometimes.
Mr.. Harris 'swas never more s,s.ober
in the whole course of his life," hut
when his friend Jones ask'd him to take
a chair, he said, he would s.'wait till
one came around"
A wit being told that an old ac-
quintance Was married, exclaimed, 81
am glad to hear it." But, rejecting
moment, he al led IN = tone of com.
pensatioi, ye I don't knte Wy
/, Iy~houla be -tb aever .aaSet i.isssd sss
haFN.ssqE9 2al gtiia4s ses gsas tsps
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-25

throwing your heels up, snd turning COM
plctelv round three ti,nes in the air before
you light upon vonr feet. need not say il
is very dificult thing to do.
81 said tn Cooh;e. sIt's odd that man WIN
drinks so hard should be capable Of such an
act
"His engagement depends m it, was the
reply we're full in every other line, The
governor told him that he'd sign articles
with him for thst, but not Tor anything else
Eh he sees you sltet5
'Tturned round, and saw Renford walk
Ing quickly from us. entered the circus,
and vas accommodated with seat in the
orchestra. could not help thinking IT my
old partner, and had strange nervousness
upon me. ~ IL something was about to hap
pen bu, the feeling wore of whsn Rc,,frd
came into the ring. The audience spplauded
loudly !. .scr ne had thrown atrshle somsvsanl.
twice before, and he was = fsverite in oon.
sequence. .s.,.,....,
saw thai he was NJ. ssb,r, and noticed
that be had the, same little star uron hi,
forchsd That he rore he hast timcwe mads
an ascent together. While the grooms were
altering the position IL The spring.iSoard H.
walked up the orchestra, and, with tue alt
devi'ish smile nppn bis face, said to rne--o2
s'Yau.cdat keep away, then, cant yoni
Yon wil come = 80
"'Ranfard,' .Ewhisn.rcd. your not your
ssif ta-night; take my adrice-ion't throw
ths treblep aasas4ss t-asi &s
"Hc svsre an eash, And thsn hnnt into
lsud laugh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
VERMONT BLACK HAWK
g&R

THIS celebrated breeding and trotting Stallion
Il commenced bis present season on the 23rd OF
March and will end it on the LIST Of July next.
He will stand at Port Tobacco, Charles Coun-
ty. and Leonard Town, st. Marys County. Com
mencing at Port Tobacco, he will remain there
one week and alternate, weekly, between the two
places, throughout the season.
TERMS.-S40 by the season, to be discharged
by the pay ment Of $50 if paid or before the LIST
day of July, 1861. 81 cash in each case to the
groom.
BLACK HAWK is II years old this Spring.
He was foated near Gienn's Falls, in the State Of
New York, was sired by H. NJ. Eason's horse,
Black Hawk, he by d. E. Hills horse old Black
Hawk, he by Sherman Morgan. Vermont Black
Hawks dam was sired by Flag Of Truce, he'by
imported Messenger.
This horse has received no less than twelve pre-
miums at public exhibitions, at all of which he has
been brought in competition with the beet horses
in the country.
He is sure foal getter and his colts are remark
able for beauty. speed and endurance. They COM
mand the highest prices wherever they are known.
Black Hawk is SO universally known that deem
it useless to give more Of his pedigree or full des-
cripton Of him. The public are invited to call
and see him and judge for themselves as to beauty
and speed.
Premiums were awarded to ten of his colts dur
ing the Fall Of 1857.
WILLIAM P. HOWSER.
April II, ls6'-tes
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
PROCLAMATION.

STATE OF MARYLAND, EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Frederick City, April 29th 1861. :
WHEREAS, it has been represented to me that
certain citizens of Maryland, not holding commits
sions in the Maryland Militia, enlisting and
arming men, and ordering them on military SER
vice within the State
And ,chereas, it has been further represented to
me that certain other citizens of Maryland, hold
ing commissions in the ryland Volunteer Militia,
have ordered their soldiers military service with
out having first complied with the provisions of
Section SO, of Article 63, CT the Code of Public
General Laws;
ind ,ohereas, such acts, in derogation of the au-
.hority and dignity of the State Of Maryland, are
at all times subve lsye of good order, and in the
present excited condition of the public mind, are
well calculated to imperi the public peace.
Now, therefore, /, THOMAS HOLIDAY Hicks,
Governor of Maryland, do, by this nay Proclama
tion, warn all such persons of the unlawfuness of
such acts; and do enjoin upon the proper authori
ties of the several counties and of the city of Bat
more, to that the laws of the State be not viola
ted in the premises.
@~o) Given under my hand and the Great
3sEAL Seal of the State Of Maryland, at the city
<o~4) of Frederick, the 29th day of April,
eighteen hundred and sixty one
THOMAS H. HICKS.
NAV 9-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
WHEELER e. WILSON MANUFAC
TURING COMPANY'S
SEWI NJ ACHIN ES,

No. ZIG West Baltimore Street.
With NeD improvements, at Reduced Prices.
TTHE WHEELER & WILSON MANUFAcTURING Co.
/ having gained all their suits at law with in
fringing manufacturers of Sewing Machines, pro-
pose that the public shall be benefited thereby and
have accordingly reduced the prices of their Sew
ing Machines. After this date they will be sold at
rates that will pay fair profit the cost of man
ufacture, capital invested, and expense of makiag
sales; such prices as will enable them to make first
class machines, and as heretofore, guarantee them
in every particular.
PRICES-$45, $50, $50, $75, and 800.
Office, PIG West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md.
w. MERRILL, General Agent.
Dec. 10, 1860.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

THIS FINE YOUNG CANADIAN will make
l. a season at or near the following places, TO
wit AT Mr.. VIM. Cox's Mill, on Tuesdays; in
Piccawaxen, on Fridays; at his stables, at my
house, ON Saturdays and Mondays.
GREY MEpocx will be years old this Spring
is fifteen hands high is fac smile in color style
and action Of his sire, Miles ''Old Canada; -
Having used him under the saddle the past win.
ter, he has no superuous fat. is in fine health and
condition, consequent upon free exercise. He has
proved himself sure foal-getter.
Terms, $40 the season, to be liquidated by the
payment Of S., paid by the LIST day Of Septem-
Der next.
ARRAGO.
n+At the came time and place my
YOUNG JACK, ARRAGO. will be va
carried by tho Groom of Medock, and will AAEas
be let to Mares. He proved himself a sure foal-
eetter last season. His accompanying the Horse,
who will act as a teaser, renders an advantage to
his patrons, which from considerable experience,
can confidently assert
His terms are, $40 the season, to be liquidated
by the payment Of SIS, if paid by tho LIST day Of
September. Season for both Horse and Jack, to
commence the 26th Of March and end the 25th Of
June. The Groom to receive IS cents in each
ease. SAMUEL COX.
March 20, ls6l-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
FOR ROAD SUPERVISORS.

WE are authorized to announce RICHARD
w WADE candidate for Road Supervisor
in the third election district feb % If
1g-MR. WELLS: Please announce HENRY
HOWARD as a candidate for Road Supervisor in
the third election district. [mh 23-lm*
N1-We authorized to announce FRANCIS
MONTG OMERY, as a candidate for Road Super.
wiser in the third election district. feb TT
DG-We~ are authorized to announce JAS. W.
GARNER candidate for Road Supervisor in
the third election district. [dec 27-lm
We are authorized to announce JAMES w.
SCROGGIN as candidate for Road Supervisor
in the third election district. Tnov Sim
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
COLLECTORS SALE.

DY virtue of the provisions Of the laws Of De-
ID cember session, 1914 and ls45, will sell at
public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at New
burg, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of June next,
between the hours of IL M. and P. M, tract
or parcel of Land, called 'Part Of ST. Thomas Pur-
chase" containing Four Hundred and Forty Acres
lying and being in the Second Election District Of
Charles County. Levied on and taken in execution
to satisfy State and County taxes due for the years
1853 and 1859; assessed in the name of Robert H
Posey's Heirs.
J.F. S. MIDDLETON, late Collector.
May Is. 1861. (Sl SD
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

THIS celebrated young trottins Horse will be
l. lot to mares this season at the following
places:-On Monday and Tuesday Of every week,
at or near Port Tobacco; on Thursday, at Straus-
burg's Store, Cobb Neck on Friday, at Newport;
and on Saturdays, at home.
TExMs.-$lO. paid by July LIST. Any one put
ting three mares can do so by paying S25 inside
of above time Insurance SIS. to be paid when
the mare proves with foa An experienced groom
is provided. aud every care will be taken, but no
responsibility for accidents.
JAS. r. 8. TENNISON,
B. z. TENNISON.
April IL, ls6l-4w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
FOR SHERIFFALTY.

MIR. WELLS,-Yeu will announce GEORGE
lvl A. HUNT as candidate for ,he next
Sheriffahy. MANY FRIENDS.
Sep. 81, ls6o-tf
MIR. WELLS,-You will please announce
lXl PHILIP A. SIMPSON, as a candidate for
the next Sherffaty Of Charles County, and oblge
Feb. Is, lS60-tf MANY FRIENDS.
MR.. EDITOR-Please announce GEORGE
1Vl w. ROBEY, as a suitable candidate for the
Sheriaahy Of Charles county. We, the People,
will support him. MANY VOTERS.
March g. lS6O.-te
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

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SIGUU Stencil Tools stock enough included to re-
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these Tools is at Fues American Stencil Tool Works,
the largest and only permanent Mandatory in the
World, located at Springfield, Vt salesrooms, 2l2
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paper. These Works command the exclusive and en-
tire control of the whole River, at all seasons and tho
machinery for manufacturing Stencil Tools is driven
by water wheel of seventy five horse power, afford
ing immense and unlimited advantages, which no other
concern can pretend to claim. The $40 outfit is for
cutting SIN Ill name plates and business cards. Tools
for cutting large work of all sizes furnished for $50
No experience IS necessary in using any of these Tools
Do not il to send for samples and circular. And If
you buy Stencil Tools be to get Fulam's, as they
universally known to be the only perfect cutting
Tools rlade address OF apply %
A. J. FUI,LAM,
sp-:ngtield w. IS .;erc!ents' Exchange, Boston, OF
2i2 Dr adway New York