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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21

The Philadelphia Telegraph describes
tool captured in New York by detectives
Geo. H. Smith and Taggsrt, at the time that
the notorious Roberts and Mason were taken
into custody in that city:
This machine, the like Of which was
never before seen in America, consists sim
ply Of . bar of iron one inch in thickness,
three inches in width, and three or four feet
long. BY means of wooden trestles placed
at either end and secured to the floor with
screws, this bar is held in place before the
safe. Midway in the length Of the iron bar
there is threaded hole through which the
drill is worked by means Of crank. The
drill itself is very ingenious, and has all
the necessary appliances for keeping the
bit pressed hard against the safe door.
When the outer coating of the safe is once
perforated, the bit is replaced by tap, by
which threads are formed around the aper-
ture. At this point the drill is laid aside
and threaded bolt inserted in its place.
Blocks Of wood are then placed against the
trestles to prevent them from being drawn
in against the safe, and everything is ready
for the final operation. This is not as easily
understood as the preliminaries, but its re-
suit is the gradual forcing outward Of the
exterior surface Of the safe door. Taken
altogether, the whole operation is one of the
most ingenious ever devised. There are
probably not more than two or three safes
in the United States that could resist it sue
cesstully.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21

if must die l should have done my duty,
and had saved seven poor creatures; and
as l thought that, rose to my knees, and
some words came to my lips-words that
came to my heart as thought of those who
were once saved from the burning, fiery fur
mace; aud l prayed that too, might be
saved.
And ah it was hard to pray thereto
keep your thoughts in the midst of that
fierce, sutlocating heat Of smoke and steam
from the w-ter pouring into the room.
And how everything else but the words Of
prayer came into ones mind; and it was as
if the devils = despairing, disappearing
devils were kissing in my ear to curse and
shrek oaths. Then, too, came the thought
of those at home, and the little golden curls
| should play with no more: and how
could now understand the dread my wife
always had of what che called my frightful
business. Yes; l had saved seven that
night but it was hard to die--hard to give
up life at eight and twenty, and suffer the
death from which had saved so many.
| couldn't help it just then, for grim
smile came over my face as l thought it
was my old enemy, the fire, being revenged
upon me; but directly after tried to pray
once more, and then in the midst of the
sAOhC SiNS a WIN Nlys uusASu VA NY
helmet, dragged my belt undone. and kicked
off my heavy boots, half sutfocated, and
had off my thick coat too; and then with
my heart beating with hope, thanked God
for the thought, and the next moment l
was over the crate bars and in the big Chin
ney of the old house.
1t was full, Of smoke, and could hardly
breathe; but it was sure way of escape to
the roof; and though l could feel that
was tearing the skin from my elbows and
knees, l managed to climb higher and high
er, slowly aad painfully, but soon ! ,ould
feel current Of sweet, refreshing air set
ting down to me, and every breath gave me
fresh strength till l reached the top, when
my heart sank, as found it would be i'm
possible to get any farther on account Of the
chimney. pct.
To shout was useless, and for a while l
was in deep despair: but at last got my
hands we'll above me, and tried to move the
poi. tried again and again, and then to
force myself through, till was so wedged
in that | could not get back, but l found
that had loosened the pot, and at last COM
pletely forced it off, and raised myself pant
ing TO sitting position ON the chimney
stack, but afraid to move, for my head was
wedged in the pot, which was fixed down
upon my shoulders.
knew that could not stay where was
for long, and tried once more to get rid Of
my awkward helmet; and now having both
hands at liberty, loosened it, and it fell
with a crash into the court beneath.
Just then there rose a cheer, for some one
had made me out from below: but sick and
faint as was, managed to wave my hand
and cheer; but it stuck in my throat and
could not get down without help. And l
suppose Egnlish people are fond Of cheering,
for how they did shout when got down
through another house, and was there
amongst them; and after all it was only
ones dutv
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21
P0rlOr Tricks.

We notice that many Of our popular mag
azines and periodicals are devoting portion
Of their space to the science Of legerde-
main, tor the edifcation of their younger
readers, and home amusements. We don't
propose to 60 behind anything with ink on
it. and consequently we have prepared q
number of tricks which will be found not
only entertaining but instructive. In the
long autumn and winter evenings they will
form never failing source of amusement.
They are all susceptible of explanation upon
natural principles, and no parent can object
to them on the ground that "there is suthin'
wrong about EN- These tricks are not
only healthy, but perfectly sure in their re-
suits:
The Spittoon Trick-Take two half gallon
spittoons,-white ones are the best,-then
e-lrvt u strong red cord,-a worsted one if
it can be procured-pass the cord through
the two holes of the spittoons and give the
ends to gentleman and lady, selected from
the company, to hold Now let q lady seize
the spittoons, and, sliding each to the oppo-
site end of the cord, bring them together
smartly, when they viii break in pieces and
fall to the floor. This trick is easily per-
formed, and will excite considerable APP
plause.
The Magic Stick-To do this properly
you will need pearl-handled knife and a
stout hard wood stick, some two inches in
length. Sharpen the two ends of the stick
and then try to crush it endways, either be-
tween your hands or by sitting upon it.
This, to your establishment, you will find i'm
possible to do
The Flying Hen-select large, well-fed
hen-the color is immaterial. though black
is best-and plsce her in sitting position
on some smooth surface. Then over her
place pasteboard box Is by 80 inches.
Pound slightly upon the top Of box with q
and then suddenly raise it, when the hen
will Immediately fly away. The trick can
be performed by any person Of average in
telligence, who gives his whole mind to it.
The Nail Trick-Take two large wrought
iron nails, and wire them together in the
form of cross. 1t will then be found i'm
possible to swallow them. There is no de-
ception about this.
The Cable-Take q piece Of tarred cable
about fifteen inches in length, cut it care.
fully in two with Q sharp knife, and Their
try to chew the ends together. You can try
as long as you like.
The Magic Eggs-Put twelve fresh egg,
carefully into green worsted bag. Swinl
the bag rapidly about your head, hitting i
each time against the door post. Then asl
the company if they will have them boiled
scrambled or fried 1t will make no differ
ence which they choose.
The Four Jacks-select a pack of card
with plain white backs. Take out the fou
jacks and burn them before the company, let
ting them see the ashes. Now shuttle tn
cards quickly, and holding them in the LEI
hand give them sharp rap with the knuck
les Of the right. Then place them on tn
table with the face down, and defy them I
find the jacks. They can't do it.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21
EMPEROR NAPOLEON proposes to take up
Charlemagne after having done with Caesar.
ON the road to ruin, every traveller pays
his own fare.

Sour on NorHIN0.-At very excellent
hotel mot hundred miles from parts, they were
one day short Of waiter, when newly arrived Hi.
bsrnian was made to supply the place Of more
pert hand.
"No~, Barney" said nine host "mind you serve
every man with soup the first thing-serve soup first"
Bedad, I'm do that same," said the alert arney.
Soup came on and Barney, after helping al but
guest, came to the last one.
Soup. sirw said Barney.
No soup for me-" said the man.
But you must have tit 10 the rules OF the houses
Hang the rules OF the houser exclaimed the guest,
When don't want soup. I won't eat It,"
WELL" said Barney, with all due solemnity, all
say IL just this it's the regulation or the house
and divle the drop else will ye get till yes have u-
ished the soupi"
Tho traveller gave in, and the soup WAS gobbled.
A DELICIOUS BULL.-An Irishwoman %.
plying for relief the other day, questioned a. to
her family by the lady to whom she applied:
How many children have youi"
"eix."
How old II your youngestw
M yoss0ea 4 dead. AID Tvs had amotAr sseen
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21

WEIGHING THE BABY.

Tow many hounds does the baby weigh;
Rahv VIII came but a month ago;
How many pounds from the growing curl
To tbe rosy point of the restless toe
Grandfather ties the kerchief knot,
Tenderly guides the swinging weight,
And carefully over his glasses peer
To read the record "ouly eight"
Softly the echo goes around,
The father laughs NJ the tiny girl:
The far Young mother sings the words.
While grams mother smUoths the golden curl
And stopping above the precious thing,
Ncstlcs n kiss within prayer:
Murmuting softly, Little one,
Grandfather did not weigh you fair.'
Nobody weighed the bahy's smile
Or the love that came with the helpless one
Nobody weighed the threads of care
From which a womans life is spun.
No In lex tells the mighty worth
o. little bab,'s quiet breath.
A. 70 Wnceasipg III tronome.
"at,ens aud faithful unto death.
oghed the baby's soul.
on earth no weights there be
avail. God only knows
nr,N4 e in eternity.
G1Ic iglt pounds to hold sonl
lpat 500 Is no angels silver wing,
But shriues it in this human guise
" ituia 81 fair and small a thing.
Oh. mother. laugh your merry note,
Be gay ana glad but don't frget
From hahy's eyes looks ont soul
That claims home in Eden yet.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21
The Cleveland Convention.

The Soldiers and Sailors Convention met
at Cleveland on the 18th. and after tempo
rary organization adjourned till next day.
On the 18th the Convention, after electing
General Gordon Granger permanent CHAIR
man, passed resolutions indorsing the Phil
adelphia johnson Convention, and stating
that their object in enlisting in the late war
was for the purpose Of sustaining the Con-
stitution and the Union. Dispatches were
received from various quarters expressive
Of sympathy with the objects Of the Con-
vention after which the body adjourned sine
die. The following is the platform adopted:
The union soldiers and sailors who served
in the army and navy Of the United States
in the recent war for the suppression Of the
insurrection, the maintenance of the con-
stitution, the government and the flag Of the
preservation Of them through the perils of
war and for His mercy in browning their
efforts with victory, freedom and peace
deploring the absence from their midst of
many brave and faithful comrades who have
sealed with their life blood their devotion
to the sacred cause Of American nationality,
and determined now rs heretofore, to stand
by the principles for which their glorious
dead have fallen and by which the surviv-
ors have triumphed, being assembled in
netional mass convention in the city Of
Cleveland, Ohio, this the 18th day of Sept.
1866, do resolve and declare:
That We heartily approve the resolu-
tions adopted by the national union conven-
tion held in the city Of Philadelphia on the
l4th day Of August last composed Of dele
ga;es representing all the states and terri
tories of the United States.
That our object in taking up arms to
suppress the late rebellion, was to defend
and maintain the supremacy of the consti-
tuition, and to preserve the union with all
the dignity, equality and rights Of the sew
eral states unimpaired, and not in any
spirit Of oppression, and not for conquest
or suhjugstion; and when there shall be
any armed resistance to the lawfully con-
stituted authorities Of our national consti-
tuition, either in the north, the south, the
east or west, emulating the sslf-saorfcing
example Of our revolutionary forefathers,
we will again pledge to it, support our lives,
our fortunes and our sacred honor.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21

The Emperor Of Brazil wishes to have q
run through the United States. and has 80
signifed his desire to recent visitors from
America.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21

GEoRG. A. BARBER, Of Detroit, has pub
lished challenge to any printer in the
world to trial Of speed for ten hours, or
one week, ct the rate Of ten hours per day,
to set "solid straight matter for from
$4,000 to S., 200, the race to come off with
in three months after the acceptance Of the
challenge.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21

......A young wife demonstrated with her
husband, dissipated spendthrift, on his
conduct. "My love-" said he, 81 am only
like the prodigal son; shall return by and
by" 'And will bs like the prodigal son,
too" she replied, I" for will arise and 70
to my father.," and accordingly off she
went.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-21
SUMMARY OF THE WEEK.,
General lntelligence.

OCA0E04 K0AC0O
President johnson proposes to release
JEFF. Davis on his parole, some time next
month.
General Grant is out with letter depre-
eating the habit Of army officers taking q
prominent part in political affairs.
The receipts rom internal revenue since
the 1st of July amount to $sS, 0s6, 900, and
from customs, 81, 200, 600, making total
Of $l3O,Os6, 900,
The amount of gold held by the United
States treasury on the 14th, was nearly
$50, OOo, 900, $64 900, 600 Of which belonged
to the government. The gold reserve is in
creasing at the rate Of $4,000, 900 per week.
A portion of the delegates Of Southern
loyalists from the Philadelphia Convention
had an enthusiastic reception at Buffalo on
the 10th inst Speeches were made by Gov
crnor Brownlow and General Thomas Of
Tennessee.
The new revenue law imposes a stamp
duty on all canned fruit, "made, prepared
and sold, or offered for sale, or removed
for consumption in the United States, on and
after October ], 1866" Any person offer
ing for sale such fruit without the stamp
attached is liable to q penalty. The ques-
ton has arisen whether goods sold and de-
livered before the first Of October, having
paid the old tax, will be subject to the new
tax.
The Nebraska City News Of the It'll inst
says: The first installment of grasshoppers
about 10000, 900 to the square foot-ar-
rived in town this morning. We arc of the
opinion that they won't remain with US long
as the feed in this propinquity is rather
scarce. Mothers can't be too careful Of
their children during their stay.
A Washington correspondent states on
what he calls good authority, that President
johnson intends to release JEFF. Davis on
parole or bail if the Supreme Court fails to
try him at the October term. 1t is also re-
ported that JEFF. Davis has Indignantly
declined an offer for his immediate release
on condition that he would leave the coun-
try never to return.
The Presidential party left Pittsburg on
the 14th inst, and arrived at Harrisburg at
in the evening, where grand ovation was
given to them. At Johnstown large crowd
had assembled on bridge crossing the old
Pennsylvania canal, and just as the train
passed over it, it gave way, precipitating
nearly 500 persons into the ditch, some 20
feet below, killing thirteen, badly iDjuring
ninety, and slightly wounding about one
hundred more.
The Presidential party reached Washing
ton on Saturday, the 10th; Secretary Sew
ard having, however, taken q special train
and arriving in very exhausted condition.
Many of his friends fear that his constitu-
ton is being rapidly weakened, and that
his failing health will ere long compel him
to retire from public life. The party left
Harrisburg early in the morning, travelling
by way Of Baltimore. At York, Pa, and at
Baltimore, complimentary welcomes were
given them, though the council Of the latter
city had refused to vote him q reception.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-13
Homicide in Lexington.

Last Sunday night a pistol shot was
heard at the corner of Main and Franklin
streets, and ii was soon aScertained that
Patrick Thompson, freedman, had received
a fatal shot. He died the following
day; and the coroncr's inquest, soon after
held, resulted in the jury rendering this
verdict: "That Patrick Thompson came
to his death from the effects Of a pistol
shot at the hands of J. c. Johnston, and
that it was case of felonious homicide"
The Staunton Tindfator says: "On
Sunday last young Mississippian named
Johnson, law student at Lexington, shot
and killed a negro man at that place. He
Immediately left, and was pursued by the
officers to Staunton, where he eluded
them, but was arrested near Fishersville
on Wednesday last, and is at present con-
fined in Jail at this place.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-13
OVER . MILLION DOLLARS SAVED,

OvERA MILLION DOLLARS SAVED!
Gsntlemen,-"I had q negro man worth, " zoe,
who took cold from bad hurt In the leg, and was
useless for over q year. had used everything
could hear OF without benefit, until l tried the
cure" ). u. UoWNlNo.
Montgomery, Ala, June II. 1889.
"I take pleasure in recommending the Mexican
Mustang Liniment as u valuable and indispensa-
bic article for Sprans, Sores, Scratches, or Calls
on Horses Our men have used II for Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Rheumatism. &C., and al say 1t
acts like magic" y. W. HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Wells, Fargos, and
Harnden's Express.
"The sprain Of my daughters ankle, occasioned
while skating last winter, was entirely cured In
one week after she commenced using your ceie-
bratsd Mustang Liniment." ED. SEELEf.
Gloucester, Mass, August !, 1855.
II is an admitted fact that the Mexican Mustang
Liniment performs more cures In . shorter time,
ON man and beast, than any article ever dis
covered. Families, livery men, and planters
should always have 1t on hand. Quick and sure,
II certainly U.s. All genuine is wrapped In steel.
plate engravings. bearing the signature OF q. W
Westbrook, Chemist, and the private United
States stamp Of DBMAs BARNES Il Co. over the top.
An effort has been made to counterfet II Win =
CHI an stone plate label. Look closely.
SARATOGA SPRING WATER,
sold by all druggists.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-13
From Mexico.

New ORLEANS, October ll.-Adyices from
Rio Grande to the 4th report that the Impe-
rial Colonel Quiroga had routed the Liberal
forces between Saitilla and San Luis. Es-
cobedo was expecting TO be driven out of Mon
terey, upon which Ridaurra, the old governor,
and General Meta were advancing. ..
Canales, acknowledging Ortega as president,
was yet In possession of Matamoras, although
two attempts by Juarez-one under Honogosa
and ths other under Honogora-had been made
to expel him. Cortinas was advancing to make
q third one. n."
Forced loans have been made by the Libe-
r lis in Matamoras since Mejia left TO the eX-
tent of 100000. Most Mex ans Of means had
fed 10 Matamoras. .. -...r..
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lTELEGRAPHIC. NEWS
MORNING DISPATCHES.

FfSm BAlamsrs-The @RSsssry Csaneil-A
ssn -, 1ridss Washed Awsy.
BALIinoHn, October il.-To-day's session Of
the Plenary Council Of tbs Roman Catholic
Church was public. Bishop Bionchst, OF
Oregon, celebrated q solemn requiem mass for
the repose OF the souls OF the deceased pre-.
iates OF the church Bishop Bailey, Of New
York, delivered eulosy on their lives and
services. I'D - .a,sg H[Ys. ,ssI.s
Rain has continued to-day almost without
intermission.a &'4 '.',# ha1F
The Illchester bridge, on the baltimore and
Washington railroad, thirteen miles from
Baltimore, which 10 q heavy stone one, gave
way before the tremendous volume Of water.
This was considered the strongest bridge on
the road, and had SUCCESSFULLY resisted oil for.
mer floods 80 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-13
REPORT OF rHs TOBACCO MARKET.

E.,
RICHMOND, VA, October Il, 1856.
Breaks fun to-day. No change to note in
prices, except in new fancy wrappers, which
are decidedly lower; In fact, all new tobaccos
that are sent In are generally badly cnred,
and we would advise our farmers not to send
itin, as the present prices will not remunerate
them, very few Of our manufacturers being
disposed to use new tobacco In its present con-
dition Below we give the transactions: So
hogsheads, 8 tierces, and 30 boxes opened 70
sold at auction as follows: Lugs, common
working and shipping, funked, - to $40 /;
iugs, medium working and shipping, funked,
Is to 90. 30 Jugs. good working and shipping,
&c to o.. 80; leaf, common working and ship.
ping, funked, 81 to $3.50 leaf, medium work
ing and shipping, funked, $40 TO Sl4.Jo; leaf,
good working and shipping, SIS to 81; leaf,
fne working and shipping, els to 500; manu-
featuring. common to medium, sl3 to SlS;
manufacturing, good to fine, All to 500 manu-
featuring, extra, $50 to SO; fancy wrapper,
new, $40 to $50.
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Markets by Telegraph.
NEW YORK MARKETS.


NEW York, October l2.-Forenoon.-Cotton
quiet but firm Mt 3964lc. Flonr heavy Mt
$ll .sOMSl6.l5. Wheat l@2c. lower. Pork
quiet and steady. Lard quiet.
NEW YORK, October l2.-Afternoon. Flour
dull Southern, sll. so@sl6. %; sales, $50 bar.
rels. Wheat 3@5c. lower. Corn easier.
Pork frmer sales Q, 100 barrels mess at 1925.
Lard lower. Whisky quiet. Cotton quiet |;
sales 800 bales at 39@4Oe. Sugar firm.
MONEY MARKET.
New YORK, October l2.-ForenoOn. -Gold,
ljl'i. Sterling, IA for sixty days.
New YORK, October l2.-Afternoon.- Gold,
lG8 United States Elves, 1874 Treasures,
l061,.
MOBILE MARKETS, FRIDAY.
MOBILE, October l2.-Sales to-day, 700 bales (;
middlings, 37a3sc., very firm. Sales for the
week, 800 bales; receipts, $3.50, against $500
same time last year; exports, 2,s7 stock,
1920.
. NEW ORLEANS MARKETS, THURSDAY.
New ORLEANS, October ll.-Cotton advanced
lc. Sales to-day, 5000 bales; low middlings,
36G3 sc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-13
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
Indiana Elections.

INDIANAPOLIS, October l2.-Onicial returns
are coming in slowly, but show nothing to in
dictate a change in the general result given in
last report. The Legislature, from returns
received TO this'time, stands-in the Senate !:
Republicans, thirty.two; Democrats, eigh-
teen. In the House: Republicans, sixty
four; Democrats, thirty-six. The Republic
cans will have forty majority on joint ballot.
For Congress, eight Republicans and three
Democrats. The election of Ortiz and Wash.
burn in the Seventh and Eighth districts is
conceded by both parties.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-13
FINANCIAL AND coaa1fsRciAI.


The receips OF cotton In this city have been
90 large recently 40 to lead rs 70 hope that our
own merchants have changed their tactics and
determined 70 trade In the article heavily.
This d Fight, especially As sueh transactions
must have the effect OF extending their COM
wonId contradict settled principle OF trade
N the cuttivators Of the soil should fail to
make considerable outlays ut the points where
they dispose Of their productions. Therefore,
II our business men wish to secure thorough
prosperity. they must create q market here for
ali the srrpius productions Of western North
Carolina. Let them try the experiment by
evincirig readiness 70 pay prices equivalent 70
those prevailing In other places, and we guar.
antee the profits Of their transactions will be
greatly advanced.-RdteiN PTogrtss.
Good advice TO Richmond merchants.