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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

SINGULAR AND SERIOUS EXPLOSION OF A
CooKIKe RANGE.-A very singular and most
unfortunate accident, caused by the explo.
sion of q cooking-range, occurred at the
residence. of Mrs. N. X. Benton, in Ware
house Point, Ct, Friday morning. The
pipes connecting the tank and range, usually
filed with water, became frozen the previous
night, and the ice preventing the steam from
escaping, when FIRE was built, an explosion
naturally followed. The range was rendered
a complete wreck, the room filled with
burning Goals and bricks, stove-covers, tea
kettles and hot water, were thrown in all
directions. Mrs. Benton and couple of
children were in the room at the time, and
all of them were more or less injured, and
herself and a young son, about three years
old, quite seriously. Both were knocked
nearly senseless, and badly burned by the
burning Goals.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19
Des,ructivO Fire at BufraIo. ny.

BUFFALO, February ls.-Stores Nos. 2l8
and 22o Main-street occupied by Messrs.
Moores 4 White, boot and shoe dealers, and
A. A. Matthews, druggist, were destroyed
by tire last night. The stock was removed
with but little damage. Fally insured.
The secoad floor was occupied ss law
Offices libraries, &C., saved. Third and
fourth stories were occupied by Messrs.
Slaight Bagnes as q billiard saloon: their
loss is estimated at 81 900; insured for So, 600.
The fifth story was occupied by Prof. Had
ley, chemist, as laboratory. The building
was known as Townsend Hall Block, and
was owned by g. R. Wilson, of this city, and
Mrs. d. F. Warren, of Elizabeth, N. J.
panies. Total loss about $22 600.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

. SoOToH RELIGI0N-AR ORTHODOX Heroine.
About fifty years ago, the Hon. Mrs. Stewart
lived in Scotland, who had cook, JEANNE
by name, a paragon of excellence. On Sun
day morning when her daughter (afterward
Lady EltOn) went into the Kitchen, she was
surprised TO find new jack (recently or
dered, and which was constructed on the
principle of going constantly without wind
ing upl wholly Paralyzed and useless. Miss
had happened to the new jack, as it had
stopped. The mystery was soon solved by
Jeannie Indignantly exclaiming that "Shs
was nae gaeing to hae the fule thing clocking
and rinning about in the kitchen a. the
blessed Sabbath-d day"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

train arrived here eighteen minutes aaead OF
time, and was awaited by thousands who
were standing in the snow storm. The
Citizens Corps fred salute, and the crowd
cheered. Mr.. Lincoln ascended the platform-
car drawn upon the track, and was intrcA
duced by the Mayor.
He spoke as follows: Ladies and gentle
men-I have no speech to make TO YOU; /
have not sufficient time to make one if | had.
have appeared here simply to thank You
heartily for this noble reception, TO see you,
and allow you to see me.
II am not sure, but, at least, as regards the
ladies' | have the best Of the bargain in the
sight. In conclusion, have only to say,
farewell" ...
He was met here by the Legislative Com
mittee A few minutes later the train passed
on, Mr. Lincoln bowing farewell as he left
the crowd behind.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

The aggregate number of failures, says the
New York Herald, throughout the Union for
the entire year 1860 was only 1876, and it
will thus be seen that the failures of the first
month of the present year are very consid-
erably above the average per month in 1860.
that the commercial disarrangements under
which the country is now suffering are but
preliminary to what it is destined to undergo
if the present political difficulties are not
speedily settled by some peaceful arrange
ment. The failures occurring now may be
looked upon more in the light of temporary
suspensions, or extensions of time, contin-
gent upon future political results, than as
absolute failures; but if the existing troubles
are not amicably settled, or, that coercion is
to be the policy of the new Administration,
the present condition of our mercantile
affairs is but very dim foreshadowing of
the frightful disasters before us.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19
EIentinntn Arlrnnsna

FAYErTvLLT, ARK, February Is. - The
election is being held. A large number of
votes have been cast against the Conyen.
ton.
Upon the raising of o large Union flag, the
old stars and stripes, over the Court house,
the enthusiasm of the crowd was unbounded,
and cheer after cheer went up from more
voices than ever greeted II Dsfore at one uIao
in Washington County.
Parties are now parading the streets with
the Union flag. Hs
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

PITTsBURa, February ls--M-River thir-
teen feet by the pier mark, and falling.
Weather cloudy and cold.
ST. LOUIS, February l8-M.-The River
has risen about thirteen feet since it began to
swell, and is now rising at the rate of three
feet in twenty. foar hours, with large quanti-
ties Of heavy ice running, principally from
the Missouri.
The Illinois continues to swell.
Nothing new rom 1.-THE Upper Mississippi.
The Missouri has risen nine feet at Lexing-
ton, and still swelling. Weather cold and
freezing.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

DECLINE OF RAILWAY ACCIDENTS IN THIs
CoURTRY.-There were seventy-four acci-
dents on the railways of the United States
last year, by which fifty-seven persons were
killed, and 3l5 wounded. This does not
include accidents to persons not on the cars.
The number killed last year was less than
half tBat Of any year since 1852, and the
number wounded was also less. There has
been gradual decline in numbers of killed
more care by experience. In the past eight
years there have been S7T accidents TO trains,
BY which l,l66 were killed, and 3,926
Wounded
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

The ToILET.-The several articles for the
use of the toilet-table, viz: CocOains, KaIyis-
ton, FloriNeL and Oriental TOOth-Wash, pre-
pared by Messrs. Joseph Burnett 4 Co., Bos-
ton, we are enabed to say from examination
and trial of specimens sent to us, are all of
them excellent, and, we should fancy, will
become faVorites of those who use them.
We believe Messrs. Joseph Burnett & Co.,
across the frontier.
The New York Home Journal high au-
thority on such matters, says; "All these
preparations deserve the high reputation
which they have already attained. ."-Mon-
tTeaL Gaxstte. -L-------
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

VALUABLE OARGo FROM CHINA.-The ship
Phantom, Captain Sargent, which arrived at
NevYork, last week, from Shanghse' brought
ported into this country from China-iIs
value reaching between eight and nine hun
dTed thousand dollars, consisting of teas, cas-
sia and raw silk. Of the latter, there were
$50 bales, and Of these l44 contained the Ja-
panese raw silk, brought from Japan to
China for shipment to this port. As each
bale Of the Japanese silk is worth about $780,
and as this ia but the commencement of the
shipments, some idea may be formed of the
trade likely to grow up between the two
countries.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

GLYCKRIEE FoR FLOATING THE MAGNET
For some time past it has been found that
there were great advantages in floating the
magnetic index.card of ships compass on
aliquid, instead of supporting it on pivot.
IT has now been proposed by NJ. Santi, a
manufacturer at Marseilles, to employ
glycerine for this purpose This succeeds
admiralty the great oscillation caused in
screw in steamers, is almost entirely
checked by the density and viScosity Of this
this LIQUID. ll .- .f.r '. hs
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

!. A MAN AND HIS WIFE SUETooATED TO
DEATH By CASA man and his wife have
been found dead in bed at Bristol, England.
They had evidently slept to death, as they
was shown at the inquest that death had
been caused by the inhalation of gas, which
had escaped from public pipe in the street,
and found its way into their apartment.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19
The Military to be Called Out 20 Preserve
Peace at the ST. Louis Election.

ST. Louis, February ia joint resoIu-
ton was introduced in the Senate yesterday
afternoon, empowering the Governor to call
out the military to preserve the peace at the
election in this city to. morrow, for delegates
to the State Convention, and, after an ex-
citing debate, passed-l9 to a.
The resolution was then sent to the House,
and motion made to suspend the rules, to
receive it, which was lost.
Mayor Filley is understood to have taken
the most effeetual measures for preventing
rioting in any form, and no real apprehen-
sions of disturbance exist. M =.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF "A MURDgRER.-A
few nights ago, John Catchcart now lying
under sentence Of death, for the murder Of
his wife, in the jail Of Cleerfield, Penna., at
tempted 10 commit suicide, by cutting his
throat with spike, which he had sharpened
for the purpose. He was nearly dead when
discovered, the coagulatiOn Of the blood over
the wound alone having prevented the flow
Of the life current. rt..
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

VERY TRUE.-There is about as much,
probability, says the Nashville (renn.)
Bdnner, Of converting mule TO Christian
ity, as 10 convince some disunionists Of our
trampled upon and oppressed people in the
world, and yet they do not own negro, and
even in many instances would secede behind
a fIe-plug to avoid paying their poil-tax.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

A BAPrIsna MAcHmR AN American has
gone 10 England to sell the Queen q family
baptising machine, being convinced that, II
ber children, whom che Is now merging OF,
are as prolific as their mother, the ceremony
neyer can be performed by hand. (, 3
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

LINEN, LIET AND LovE.-The South Car
olina women encourage their masculine
friends with liberal supplies of linen, lint
and love-all in honorable ways. Let us
hope that while there may De abundant oc-
sasion for the linen and the love, there may
Be none for the lint. la -.-...L -lral.aH al
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19
JUST VIEW OF SOUTHERN JoUREAL.--
The Nashville (Tenn.l Patriot says; 'H

The Nashville Tenn. Patriot says;
Suppose Mr.. Lincoln, in his speeches, were
10 threaten Southern cities with the sword
and torch, what could drown the Indignant
curses of Southern men How the Secession
leaders would thunder anathemas upon his
devoted head How much better IS II for
JEFF. Davis 10 threaten Northern cities with
fire and sword Yet what will the threat
ened answer7 They will laugh at the empty
bravado which suggested the threats and go
away attending to their business as coolly as
II there were no JEFF. Davis In the world.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

WUIWHTu DUuuUs
PORTLAND, February 1.-THE Anglo Sqron
sailed at four o'clock this afternoon for Liv-
arnnnl
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19
A Panic .nfakIna TEN.

The number of failures in the disunited
States last month, as shown by an Eastern
Commercial Agency are as follows:
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
Oheap Euol.

E0KE FOR SALE.-5 GENTS PKH
~ bushel at the Gas works 6 cents per bushsl,
If delivered by the Company, Ten per cent. dis-
count will be allowed on all purchases of 900 BUSH
els or upward, provided the Coke is removed at the
rate of lG0 bushels each day.
Orders must be purchased at the Gas ONCE, 98D
Vine.st. fae1
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19
MUSICAL.

MTUsIC WITHOUT A .MAsTER.-PI.
W. AN0, Guitar aud Melodeon
without master, containing full H71-s-,t
@sTcSs %stnS f efo s0REs g s sadS
O. nceItina without master; Yio-
loncello without master Fife without master.
Full instructions and MuslO so cents each. Violin
without a master Flute without master; Accor.
deon without master. Instructions and Music,
30 cents each. Selfinstructor for Violin Self-in-
structor for the Flute self-instructor for Accor-
deon and Flutina, 30 cents each.
Sent, postpaid, on receipt Of price.
JOHN CHURCH, jr.,
fels No. SO West Fourth street.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

NJ YOU BAYB LOST ANKiHHINa, AD.
~ NERIIkE u In the PREeB, UhsTo youR tAson.
Hasmsns I'll 2, nsS.s heE g p sssa thsa y aes
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

''Pop goes the weasel and "Dixie's Land
are the most wretched and detestable Of
tunes, which probably accounts for their
popularity. 1t should be Penitentiary of
tense to sing or play either.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

"ONDERFUL CURR.-OINCINNATI,
Ny Ohio, Feb. ls, ls6l.-0ut Of iustice TO DR.. J.
iHEBEhs, feel 4 my my duty to give him ths follow
= small sore on my leg, and Il kept growing till
became charmed, and went TO the best Physioian OF
EFT. went to New Orleans aud tried the best skill
there, and then went 20 Boston and other cities,
my leg would have TO be cut of heard OF pr j.
H1BKBN, and came 70 this place and put mysef
under his treatment be applied his Black SalYe,
and In lesB than four weeks was entirely well,
am stopping at the Spencer House AZ this time Z
go J. HUMPHREYS.
The Doctor Il the only physician now living who
can XIII and cure Cancer without instruments o.
pain. He also oures Piles and I'll kinds Of Sores,
bheumatism, D eta Once, 6S BaIr-st., corner Oi
Cutter; Oh1oe hsnrs, A a. toe p. NJ
fel4-t irII3 DIR j. HEBERA.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-19

". ii. BALDWIN. .. Y. BALDWIN.
baldwin e. BALDWIN, ATTORNEYS
- AILAW, Bank Building, No. A West Third.
street, Cincinnati. mYH
WILLIAM DISNEY ATTORNKY-AR-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-20
European News.

By the Steamship City of Baltimore, we have
advccs from Liverpool to the goth ult.
The sales Of cotton for the two days preceding
the 3O,h, were II 1000 bales, Of which spectators
took 5000 bnles. Tho market was dull, and pri-
ces easier, bu. unchanged. Flour quiet. Wheat
steady. Corn firm, and prices advanced Cd. Rosin
firm, aud all qualities slight" advnnced-4s. I'd.
IS Sd. Spirits of Turpcntinc dull, at Bis.
The American crisis was the leading topic of the
English journals, and in business circles.
Stewards speech had been Published at length,
and its merits canvasscd. The London Times ap-
plauds his argument, that South Cardinals guilty
of rebellion, and says that they arc principles
which should have emanatcd from the President.
Trade in France was dull.
The fighting at Gaeta had been suspended.
The Italian election had resulted in lnrsc ma
jority for the Government.
The Paris Bourse WAS animated and buoyant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-20
Virginia News.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. l3.-The Convention
met at the Capitol. John fanny, of Louder
county, was elected President, and made a
Union speech but said tina: lrgi:iia would
Insist OH her rights rs condition Of her re-
lGsining in the Confe1eracy.
On tAc l4.h, tue session Of the Convention,
was devoted, principally, to completing the
organization and presenting the credentials OF
Delegates. Mr.. Preston, the Commissioner
FROM South Carolina, Mr.. Anderson, the Com
missioner from Mississippi, anu Judge BEN
ming, the Commissioner from Georgia, were
received, ana a committee appointed to invite
them to seats, and inform them OF the readi-
ness Of the Convention to receive commuui-
cations.
The Convention is going to work quite
leisurely, though much feeling prevails rea-
tive to its future action, which depends main
ly on the proceedings at Washington.
On the 18th, the proceedings of the Con-
vention was unlnportant.
iov. Wise, in closing his speech, said it
Virginia submits to Black Republican rule, he
would turn from her and beg some sister Com
monweal,h to come and save her.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-20

At the annual convention Of the Grand
Council Of Royal and Select Masters Of South
Carolina, held IN the city Of Charleston, on
THURSDAY, the l4th inst, the following ofIi-
GERS were elected:
Comp a. G. Mackcy, NJ. d., of Charleston,
Most Puissant Grand Master.
Comp. b. II. Campbell. Of Laurcns, Thrice
lilustrious Dep. Grand Master.
Comp. a. F. Lu1npkin, of Gladden's Grove,
Right lllustrious Principal Conductor of the
Works.
Comp. Ebenczer Thayer, Of Charleston II.
lustrious Grand Treasurer.
Comp. IL. w. Scrodcr, OF Charleston, Illus.
triu,ls Grand Recorder.
Coup B. johnson, Of Abbeville, Rev. Grand
Chaplain.
Comp John II. Harley, NJ. D., of Barnwcll,
IIlu>,rouS Graud Captan Of tie Guards.
Comp. a. Ramsey, Of E.i@ctieltl. lllustriouS
C;rald Conductor Of the Council.
Comp w. B. Thompson, Of Charleston.
Grand Steward.
The next ANIMAL convocati"n will he held
al Charleston, on Thursday after The second
Monday in February.
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yTutc!. the Red Mark!

Those nf our rcaers whose subscriptions are
about expiring. will find their PAPERS marked with
re,l. Our rule iS to stop tie paper when the sub
scrirticn is out. Surely none will neglect To re-
new nj time like this. when every week i. de-
vrl"png great and vital p"int'. Permit us to
ask each one Of you kin'i readers, to be prompt
in this matter. At the trihing advance Of t. -
hill, YOU will receive the fullest accounts Of all
impurtnnt matters in this most cvcnnu year Of
American hs:ury. Watch the rcd mark then, and
act accordingly. If convenient, as we suggest
elsewhere, accompany your renewal with mn I'd
tlitional name. And many, many thanks to all
our subscribers for their past, present and future
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-20
Lincoln at Indianapolis.

We republish the speech of MIR. Lincoln at
Indianapolis, as we find it in the Philadelphia
papers:
INDIANAPOLIS February 1.-THE approach
of the train bearing the President elect and
his party was announced by firing salute oil
thirty.iour guns.
The President elect was received at the
depot by Governor Hunter, and escorted in n
carriage drawn by four white horses. A large
procession was formed and great enthusiasm
manifested along the line Of march.
Mr. Lincoln stood erect in his carriage,
acknowledging the welcome Of the surround
ing thousands. On reaching the Richard
Bates House the procession halted, and Mr..
Lincoln was escorted to the balcony, where
he addressed the throng of people as follows:
He said he came here to thank them for the
support given By Indiana TO the true and just
cause. Coercion and invasion are terms much
used now with temper and hot blood. Let
US not misunderstood their meaning-nor the
meaning uf those who use them.
Let us get their meaning from the men who
deprecate the things they would represent by
their use. What is the meaning of these
words ? Would marching an army into South
Carolina with hostile intent he IN invasion :?
think it would, and it would he coercion
also, ii South Carolina was forced TO submit
But if the United States should merely hold
and retuke its own forts, collect dudes or scih-
hold mails, arhere haJitua|iy rio!atel, would
any or all Of those things be invasion or CO.
ercion? Do professional Union-lovers when
they resolve to resist coercion understand such
things on the part of the United States 10 be
coercion or invasion?
Ii they do, their idea of preserving the
Union is exceedingly thin and airy. In their
view, the Union as family relation would
seem to be no regular marriage, but II sort of
frce-loye arrangement, to be maintained by
passiuual attraction. Now, in what consists
the special sacredness of Il Stale2 speak
not Of the position assigned TO u State in the
Union by the Constitution, for by that bond
We al recognize that position. However Il
Stntc cannot carry out that position
State aud Territory possess equal rights i'll
Territory, and its Inhabitants in what, rs Il
matter OF principle, is n State better than a
country? Would an exchange of names be
an exchange Of rights, upon that principle 2
Upon what righ!ful principle, by what right
FIJI principle may Il State, being not more
than one.iittieth part of u nation in soil and
population, break up nation and then coerce
II larger division Of itse!fl What mysterious
right to play the tyrant is confined i'll a dis
trics OF country, with its people, by merely
calling it Il State?
Mr.. Lincoln, in conclusion, said lie was not
asserting anything, but merely asking ques
tions for them to consider and decide in their
own minds what was right and what was
wrong.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-20
For the Advertiser.
MorLrHlr HOUSE. Suliivan's Island, !
i 1 a

February II, 1861.
Dear Cnlomrl-Will you vouchsnfe u disinter-
csed Ridemnn" permission TO indulge in a few
remarks cummrndatory Of aH nliccr uf the Corps
of which he has the honor to be Trustworthy
member, who commands the esteem and clicits
the respect aui admiration of the entire body of
the First Regiment of South Car:,liun Volunteers
1t would annunt TO sheer supcrhuity to mention
that refer to Capt CrcrRo ADAMS, the gallant
leader of the Edgefela R;dsme". As n thorough
tactician and di*ciplinaran. Il might almost ad'!
Mar!inct,) Il chivalrous and high tuuc'l, ~
cultivated and hishly-refne'l Officer and gentle
man. he IS nquc,,ionably without superior in
the Regiment Il" not simply speak from my
own knowledge, but Reuter- the sentiment Of
the whole Regiment that Capt. ADAMS deserves
the highest encomiu.n for his punctliuus observ-
ancc Of his duty, aud his delicate nn'l untirins
attention. to The necessities and comforts of the
brave volunteers who have been cunii,led to his
charge. know from reliable authority that hc
has been select u to lead the urlurn hope" in the
event of MI attack upon Fort Sumter. One rs.
<erlion i make bold to adventure, that he is con.
stered worthy of every post Of honor, danger rr
trust; and, unless nm sren,y out of my rcck.
oains, when it comes to the "fcarful contest an,
the lark hullr," he will vindicntc his title to !.
position in iront cj Tie picture and ncur tie do,b-
nf Mc guns Every Hihemau to man will follow
.hrir noble Captain, and The devil take the hind
most Truly ". II. A.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-20
$ No. omitted by our taul,.-Ep. ADv.

He GIVES Up TIE GrNs.-rhe telegraph
informs us that the police in New York, hay-
ing the Georgia guns in charge, have been in
structed by Gov. Morgan 10 give them up.
The seizure of the vessels in Savannah, by
Gov. Brown has proven to be amo;kcroi ,losc
successful and rcSoutc strokes of pnicy
which have already rendered him d;stin-
guishcd. He took Fort Pulaski and Saved
Savannahfrom the ugly embarrassment which
Charleston has suffered, and which may yet
embroil the coun.ry in war. He took the yes
sells, and brought The recrcant authorities Of
New York to their Senses. He showed them
and the world that Georgia shall be yindicated
from aggression or assault, from Whatever
qnartcr-and That her property shall be pro.
tecied. All honor to Gov Brown for his
frmness arl high sense of justice ard comfy.
Augusta Dispatch, llth inst.