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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08
One of Lamb,s Jokes.

Charles Lamb was invited to meet at din
ner new asplrant for poetic honors, and
the poems were shown 70 Lamb a little be-
fore the y" .hor's arrival When he came
he proved 10 be empty and concelted. Dur
ing dinner Lamb fell into the delightful
drollery Of saying, now and again, .'That
reminds me OF some verses | wrote when
was very young" and then quoted q line oI
two, which he recollected, from the gentle
mans book, TO the latter's amazement and
indignation. Lamb, immensely diverted
capped it all by introducing the first lines
Of Paradise Lost .of mans first disobedI.
ence,p as also written by himselG which
bursting with rage. He said he had sat by
and allowed his own 'little verses" 70 be IA.
ken without protest but he could not en-.
dure to see Milton pillaged. rr
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PHLApELPHiA, May Z.

derer-How He Murdered Sthe
Family, - iaL .A
PHILADELPHIA, May Z.
The Erenino Telegraph publishes the con-
fession OF Probst. After describing the
murder OF the boy Cary, he says: "The
sight OF the blood Of tho boy produced In
me q devilish and blood-thirsty feeling, and
determined at once 70 murder the whole
family He disposed Of the body of the
boy as described before. and then deliber-
ately walked over to the house. He entered
and told Charlle--the little boy next In
years TO Willie, who was absent--that he
wanted him TO help him do some work In
the barn. The little fellow followed him,
and IA soon as he got him inside the barn
door he dispatched him with small ak he
had secured. He then went back 10 the
house and told Mrs. Deering there was
something the matter with one of the cows.
and he wanted her to come to the barn.
She went and he followed, and as soon as
she entered on the inside he struck her on
the bead aud killed her.
fIe the1 went back 20 the house and
brought the children out one at time,
and, taking them inside the barn, dis
patched them, one by one, with the same
ak, In each Instance, he cut their throats,
and placed t-eir bodies in the corn-crib
himself just in the position they were
proceeded TO wipe out all evidences of his
guilt. lie then went back to the house and
waited the arrival of Mr.. Deering, not ex-
pectlng that Miss Dolan would accompany
him. As soon as Mr.. Deerlng arrived In
the carriage he got out, and Probst told
him chat something was wrong with one of
the cows, end asked him to go over to the
bnru with him Mr. Deering went along
with him, and Miss Dolan went into the
house and took off her bonnet and furs.
Mr., Deering did not even take Off his
gloves before going to the barn, but pro-
ceeded there at once, followed by Probst,
who had the AK concealed ready for use.
As soon as Mr.. Deering entered the door.
Probst states that he struck him In the head
and feled him to the earth. He then
chopped at his neck with the edge of the AK.
Miss Dolan was the next and last victim.
She proceeded TO the barn, after coming
down stairs aud not finding any ofthe fam
| ily IN the house, and Probst, who was In
waiting for her, treated her as he had done
tue rest OF he family. After laying out the
bodies and covering them up with hay, the
murderer went into the house and COM
menced searching for valuables. He states
he got no money, but expected to secure
considerable amount. He states Miss Do
lan's pocket-book had very little in IL. He
saw nothing whatever of the two $50 COM
pound-interest notes and $50 bill of the
same character, that are missing. He re-
mained about the house for some time,
picked up the articles found in the black
valise, and left about dark. His further
movements were pretty much as brought
out on the trial. Probst states that he would
have confessed.to all the murders before,
but he feared that If he did so he would be
torn to pieces by the mob.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

CINCINNATI HARMONIC SOCIETY. Our cit
izens are already apprised that the Cincln-
natl Harmonic Society have engaged Tur-
ners' Opera House for Tuesday evening
next, Nay 10th, on which occasion they
will give a grand musical entertainment,
TIE leading feature Of which will be Mem
dessoln's dfatorio Of "E,ijah." @
The high social character Of this society,
and its reputation for splendid vocalism,
viii insure large aud brilliant audience
The Society is composed of the best classes
of society in Cincinnati, organized exclu-
sively for the promotion of musical Gu ture
IT numbers over one hundred members be-
sides an admirable orchestra. and it en-
braces many superb male and female voices
The number of TIE society who propose tc
make our city brief social visit, purely fol
their enjoyment, and that of Daytonians
will be fully one hundred. The object O.
the Society win be entirely accomplished
by the payment of mere expenses, and tn,
entertainment OF the citizens of Dayton.
Referring to the proposed visit of tn,
Ai"siiShiS bONlc"y w Jul NiNNi bho ClhShh
matt Commercial Of this morning says:
awe understand that arrangements hav,
been made, through L. G. Hopkins, ESQ, t.
have the Harmonic Society give this ora
torio at Dayton next week. Having beer
favored with hearing full rehearsal, W,
can assure the Daytoniaus this far in ad
vance of public performance of the work
that they have rich musical treat in stor
for them"
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08
Matters at Washington.

AbHINGTON may 4.
The Internal Revenue Bill, which came
up to-day as the special order, was fixed
as the executive subject of consideration at
evening sessions, TO commence tomorrow,
and to be continued until the bill is dis
posed of.
The affairs of the Merchants National
Bank have been placed In the hands of a
receiver, Mr.. John G. Kennedy, of this city
Tile confirmation offs. II. Carey, as Col
lector of the Second District of Ohio, hangs
fire in the Senate at the request of large
number ofinfuential Cincinnati merchants
who ask delay till they make a showing.
General Sickles, who arrived here yester-
day, with several members of his staff, from
Charleston, had an interview with General
Grant to-day.
General Sickles report affairs gradually
improving In the State. The labor ques-
tlon is well settled, and the lawless opera
tions In the northwestern portion Of the
State have ceased.
| The Senate to-day, after considerable dis
cussion, reconsidered the post-ofilce oppo-
sition bill and then by the decisive vote OF
twenty-oEe to eighteen reconsidered the
vote by which Mr.. Trumbul's amendment
was adopted. An adjournment then took
place, and this is probably the end of the
amendment In the shape II passed.
The Committee of Ways and Means have
added the following articles to the free list
ofthe amendatory tax bill Candle wicking,
deersklns, dressed or smoked, flavoring eX-
tracts solely for cooking purposes, paint
ings and statuary, productions of electro
types, margosin, cobalt, horse-rakes, yarn
and warp used for braiding and manufac-
turing purposes, paper stainers' colors,
calstic and crude soda and illuminate soda,
yeast powders snd railroad iron. The COM
mittee have restored the tax on gold
watches, and gold and silver plate, and leave
the tax on express companies at three per
cent. Brokers' sales and contracts for mer-
chandise and produce are exempted from
tax.
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THE ijAtbf EMPIRE.
thfihals- -
Democratic Mass Convention.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1850.


The Democracy OF Montgomery County
are hereby requested 70 assemble In Mass
Convention, NJ Beckel Hall. In the City OF
Dayton, on SATURDAY, THE 18TH DAY Y
OF MAY, 1865, for the purpose Of appoint
iug Delegates to attend the Annual State
Convention Of the Democratic Party, 10 be
held In Columbus. on THURSDAY, THE
24TH DAY OF MAY, A. ID. 1866 to put In
nomination Candidates for the several
s@te Offices to be filled at the ensuing Oc-
tober election.
Montgomery County Is entitled to eleven
delegates, according TO the basis Of repre-
sent9tion.
HThe issues before the people are of the
most important character, Among these
may be mentioned the speedy restoration
Of our Federal Union, with all the rights,
equality, and dignity of the States unim-
paired, but which Is now unhappily pre-
vented by faction Of vile demagogues and
malignant traitors who seek to cover their
guilt, under the euphonious title of Union
men; and yet, by force of plumbers, deny to
eleven States of this Union, the right ol
representation, thus adopting the spirit and
doctrine Of dlsunion Itself. They are teek.
ing TO reduce these States TO mere depen-
denotes. TO place their citizens In a state o.
tutelage, and to exercise a a tyranny ovel
them, In denying to them the right of sell
These high-handed usurpations need t
be heartily rebuked by the true patriots o
the country, and the lovers Of Union anC
Constitutional liberty. From such cen
tralized despotism, in the hands of fauat
ical and powerful faction, no real liberty
no wise government and no real union car
proceed, or be preserved. Letevery either
who Is opposed to the schemes Of thes'
conspirators, malignants and destructive
now In the so-called Congress of the United
States and who cherishes the institution
of our fathers, the principles Of true free
dom, the choice blessings of civil liberty
who appreciates the benefits and necess
ties OF local State Government; who re
veres the Constitution of his country, ant
who is opposed to negro suffrage and equal
ity, and all the abuses of power which hav,
characterized the past five years of our ma
tioual history, be In attendance.
By order Of the Democratic Contra
Committee. q. THOMPSON, Chin.
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TINS APPOINTMENT OF POLIcmrN,-The

THS APPOINTMENT OF POLICEMEN THE
Journal attempts to apologize for the usur-
pationlof the City Council In the appoint
meut Of the City Police. showing In the
groove Of pfocedent''--quoth the Journal
''the majority avaIled themselves Of their
right to do what they deemed for the best
Interests Of the city and they have the ap-
proval OF all who ateinterested in the peace
and quiet Of the community Ei y
There Is not particle Of trath III the
above. "Precedent' was entirely ignored
and set at defiance and so far from having
''the approval Of all who are interested in
the peace and quiet Of the community" the
action Of the Council In this particular IL
roundly denounced by many Of their own
party, and the Journal need not have much
trouble In ascertaiping this fact, II It does
not know IL already. The Journal publish.
es the ordinance under which the appoint.
ments were made, but very conveniently
forgets to state that the aforesaid ordinance
was presented, read the first, second anc
third times and passed under 9 suspension
ofthe rules, all at the same meeting. The
whole affair was about the smallest speci.
men Of partisan chicanery that has beer
enacted lately, and 1t is not to be wondered
at that many Of the Journals own party
confess that they are ashamed oft.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

eB~The certificate for the incorporation
Of the Dayton Lodge Hall Association"
was filed In the Office of the Secretary OF
State on the 9th inst. The corporators are
members of Dayton Lodge, No. 273, l. o. o.
f., and the object of the Association is the
purchase and holding of real estate, and
Improving the same by the erection osbuild-
ings and other structures thereon, and a
Hal for the use and benefit of said Lodge
Capital stock $4,000, divided into shares Of
S2c each
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TnE orEnA Houar,--one OF the largest

The OPERA HoUsE,=-One Of the largest
and most appreciative audiences Of the
season Mas ptdatnt last '0Sening to witness
the magnificent rendition Of "Lcah,n by
Mrs. d. T. Bowers. A more perfect and
faultless style of acting has never been Wit
messed here. Her matchless impersonation
Of the character was o splendid success, and
she kept her audience spell bound from first
to last. The brief professional career Of
thfs accomplished lady IN o,fr city has fully
sustained the high reputation which pre-
ceded her, and It is a source OF deep regret
TO the patrons Of the legitimate drama here
that she cannot prolong her stay. She was
very handsomely supported by Mr. Nc
COLON, as "Rudolph," character which
has not much In It, but which he made the
best that could be made.
Tonight will be presented the sensation
al and attractive play Of EAST Lynne" In
which Mrs. Bowers VIII appear as LADY
Isabe'," and "Madame Vine" with Mr..
McCollom IN the character Of "Sir Francis
Levison."
1t is announced by the manager that Mrs
Bowers will appear for the last time, TO-
morrow evening, on the occasion of her
farewell benefit. We cannot doubt that her
many friends and admirers will gladly em-
brace this opportunity to give her fitting
and generous testimonial of their regard
and esteem.
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Admipistrator's Sale.

IL pursuance Of an order OF the Probate Court n,
Il Montgomery County. Ohio, made ON She az a. =
OF April, 1865, aud 10 me direotcd + will Offer "a
public auction at tho door OF the Cou-t House. In
Wednesday, lAay 30, 1896,
~ tive O'Clock IN the afternoon. the following de-
scriped real estate situate In tue city OF DaVfn ~
.he .he county Aforesaid, to-wit' Lots numbered o.,
the revised plat Of said city fii0, 4iiQ 4iS0 afSs
tl2t 4s9 4isi, alts ALSO, asa 4I6S ass Sisa sisf
sieb ass, 4S22, 4ssO, 4J57, aud 4c63 F
SAID lots have been apprHised as follous IN III.
each 'AN'i a. tleS
ai63 aud 4i63, az $3.50 each ~ WV
Lots Nos. tlee and 49l2 a 500 zach, And
Lots Nos. 4s20 43s7 and t96A At also each
And cannot sell for less than two-Shirds of speh
appraised value '' VI suea
Terms Of sale.-one.thlrd cash in hand ON The
gay OF sale. One-third In one year aud one mia
ID Two years from the day OF sale; the n -
ments 90 bear interest and be Secured hv mort nya
on the promises. TffOS N S1sis1yit NV y -
THOs J, 8 SMITH, Atty Fsi' e"eo
April f0'ise6- Aasw5t
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NOTICE IN PARTITION.


John Kohler, ct al In the Superior Court
william stbleton, eta of Mont tgomery Co.. OHIO
NOTICE is hereby glven to the following named
" defendants in this case to-wit: William Stib-
Teton John Stibleton ard Jacob Stibleton, Of Perp
Indiana George Stibleton, Of Jefferson COWnty.
Iowa, Henry SttbletOn, aged 1S) OF Montgomery
county, Ohio, Mary Kemp (aged a. Jobh Kemp,
lagod lO,) George Kemp, laged 9 and Jacob Kemp,
Stibleton widow or Solomon StiDleton. deceased OF
Montgomery county, that petition was filed
against them by John kohler and Mary Kohlor his
wife, Samuel Stibeton and Jesse Stibleton, on the
Goth day of April A. d. 1855, In the Superior Court
of Montgomery county. Ohio, and Is now pending
wherein the said petitioners demand PARTITION OF
the following real estate. to-wit;
Three acres OF land In the south part OF the
south east quarter OF section (a5) iowa ~ range
bl east, &c, bounded by beginning at a stake Ia
Walther a Hemstetters west line o. ~ poles north
Of the south line OF said quarter, and running
thence with Iers north line south S7o west %
poles to a stake In John Meyers esst lines thence
with said east line north sie west "a poles 10
stake, thence north sTo east 30 poles 70 stake Ia
said west line south $40 east gi poles to the place
of beginning, being the middle lot OF TIE tract OF
ten acres sold to Jacob stlbleion by Edward
Wampler, out OF which Is reserved a ght OF way
~ feet wide along the whole length Of tine east
line of the tract hereby described for tho ana
convenience of and as an appendage TO the lot i'm
mediately north Of said tract.
At the term oil said Court next after the explrR-
ton of forty days IRON the 1ling of said petition
application VIII be made by the said petitioners
for an order that partition may be made OF said
premises. HOUK MCMAHON,
= ...-r Attorneys for Petitioners,
April TO- 1855. a2l-dtwaw6w-33
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cB-Cholera and Bowel Complaint gener-
ally should at this time claim the attention
ofevery citizen, and means for its preven-
ton and cure. Some reliable remedy should
be kept in every house, and by every tray
eler, and we know Of no article that comes
better recommended than DR.. BIcKNELL's
SYRUP, which has been well tested and
found effectual In such cases; and II any
Judgment can be formed by a taste of the
article, it is just the thing desired. 1t is
certainly worthy Of a trial.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

SPLENDID LuScH.-The finest lunch OF
the season will be set by Fred. Lange, al
the Opera-HoUse Restaurant tomorrow
wednesday, morning at ten o'clock. II
will be "big thing'--turtle soup and all
the other extras. twill be put up In Fred's
best style, and ali epicures and lovers OF
good living must be on hand IN time If they
expect to enjoy the luxury. Make note
of n
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

eE-A convention of Railroad Presidents,
General Superintendents and Chief Engi-
neers, is to be held in the city Of Philadel-
phia on the 4th of July next, The object
of this meeting is to obtain an interchange
Of views and opinions in regard to railroad
construction, management, ard operation.
Delegates from all parts Of the United
States and the British Provinces will be
present and the meeting promises to be
one of great interest.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

military PRoMoTIoNs.-The promotion
of General Thomas J. Wood as Brevet Ma
jor-General, U. S. A. and Colonel Second
U. s. Cavalry, has been confirmed by the
Senate. Also the promotions ofGeneral A.
Med. McCook, and George Crook to be
Brevet Brigadier-Generals in the Regular
Army
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

eB-On Tuesday last, Christian Nuzel, a
young man twenty-four years old, living
within few miles of Sidney, blew into the
muzzle of his gun TO ascertain whether 1t
was loaded. The hammer of the lock, which
was held back by his foot, slipped, dis
charging the contents of tde gun into his
mouth and causing instant death.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

TURNER'S OPERA-HoUsE, THuRsDAy EVEN
ING, 10TH iSsT.-Tickets for the Concert Of
the Choir of Holy Trinity Church, can be
had at the following places Dubois Piano
and Music Store, corner of Jefferson and
Third streets; Kenney & stsele's, Music
dealers, Cleggs building, Third street ;J. Ii
Gaines Book Store, corner of Third and
Main streets, and Of members Of the Com
mittee of Arrangements and Choir. Ad-
mission 90 cents.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS
We have heretofore inadvertently orcit.ed
to state that we are indebted to Mr.. Will
liam J. Comfy, the chief clerk In the Day
ton Poss Office, for correct table of the
time Of the arrival and departure Of the
mails. As matter of reference it will be
found both useful and convenient.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08
From EurOpe-The Debate on the
EefSrm Bin In the English Par
ament-NajOrity for the Gov
ernment, Five-The Tallahassee
L,t'tude OF tally.

( L@t'tude OF Ltaly.
New York, May z.
In the House Of Commons, on the 26th
ult., the debate on the Reform Bill con-
J tinued. D'1sraeli wound up on the side of
the opposition In a long and forciblc
speech denouncing Gladstone's advocacy
of American principles, which he regarded
as untitled for England. On Saturday
morning Mr.. Gladstone made a final speech,
warmly defending the American Govern
ment and denouncing the opposition's tac-
tics. At three o'clock In The morning,
amidst excitement the division took place.
The numbers for the bill being three hun
dred and eighteen, against three hundred
and thirteen--GOvernment majority, five
The United States Consul at Liverpool
on The 26th, took formal possession of the
ex-rebel cruiser Tallahassee, in the name
of the American Government in the terms
of the decision Of the Court of Admiralty.
The China's news. reporting quotations
for cotton and American securities, had the
effect OF strengthening premium on gold,
the price advancing 10 l2Ssl. There Is an
ample supply OF gold for all street purposes,
borrowed gold being generally fiat to sound
parties.
The weekly returns OF the Bank ofFrance
show an increase OF cash on hand of 7,20O,-
900 francs.
doHi WAS NFlLlnK letters IN tile
OpfnfoRe Rationale upon the grievances of
! Ireland. In future letter he promises 10
explain clearly what Fenianism Is, and
above all what II Is not.
A late Paris dispatch reports great unea-
slness there from rumors asserting the
lmminence of war. The bourse was ef-
fected, and Italian stock offered at a mate
rial decline,
IIyERPoob BREADsTuFFs MARKET, April
&-Market generally dull and steady.
Richardson, Spence Il Co.. aud Wakefield,
Nash Co. report flour very dull. Wheat
quiet and nominally unchanged. Corn
quiet and steady; sales at 2ss. 9d. .@29s. for
mixed.
LIVERPOOL, April 2S.-Provisions heavy.
with downward tendency.
Blgland, Athya a. Co, and Gordon,
Bruce a Co- report beefheavy, and stin de-
clining. Pork dun, with downward ten
dency. Bacon inactive and downward.
Lard nominal,
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az B-Colonel John Wyatt, well known
citizen of Columbiana county, died OF
paralysis Of the heart, at New Lisbon, on
the 2sth ult He had been resident of
that town forty-one years, and had filed
many prominent public positions.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

EB- A gentleman who has been through
Northwestern Ohio and in Southern and
Eastern Michigan writes the Ohio Farmer,
that wheat fields that teu days before looked
about dead, are now quite green and prom
ise a fair crop.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

eE-Frank Pendlar, charged with steal
ing horse IN Dayton, was arrested in Gin
cinnati yesterday, by officers job and Ca
rey, of the Nirth-street District Police,
and was TO have hearing in the Police
Court this morning.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

AWNINGS! AwNNos TO buy your
awnings of every description and size, go
to C, p, Huber & Sons, No. 27s Third street.
They have square tent fies as good as new,
which they will sell cheap. m6d5t
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Powder Explosion.
HARrFoRp. CosN. N

HARTFORD. CONN, May7.
The Seven -press Mill Of the Hazard Pow.
der Company, at Enfield, exploded at half
past two O'Clock this afternoon, instantly
killing four workmen, who were literally
torn % pieces. hi I
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Destructive F,res.

CHICAGO, May z.
A special dispatch from Springfield says,
A very destructive fire occurred In this city,
at two o'clock this morning In the neigh
borhood Of the capitol square, by which
three extensive establishments were con-
sumed, and property to the value ofS25,0 900
destroyed.
PITTSBURGH; May z.
A great and destructive fire broke out
this evening nc nine o'clock. in the extern
slve oil store Of Mccormick a Calder, near
the corner Of South Water and Market
streets. This and an adjoining building, oc-
eupied as a store. were entirely destroy I'd.
Lunts elevator, containing several hundred
thousand bushels of corn, was In great dam
ger. but was saved by the exertions of The
fremen. The loss Is heavy, but no estimate
eau be made at this late hour.
CAIRO, May z.
The wholesale grocery of Miller Stratton
a Co, on the Ohio levee. and twelve other
buildings, occupied by clothing stores and
saloons, were burned this morning. The
loss is estimated at 100000, aud Is insured
for about S65,0O0 mainly in Eastern COM
panies.
PUTsBURG, May z.
The keystone oil-works Of Weisenberzer
q Co., was destroyed by fire this afternoon.
Four hundred barrels Of refined oil were
consumed. The entire loss Is estimated at
thirty thousand dollars. IL was insured for
eight thousand dollars-entirely In Eastern
companies. The origin of the fire was 40
cidental.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-05-08

FLowERs FLOWERS &c. P. Huber & Son,
at No. 27s Third street. have at private sale
large consignment Of beautiful flowers, in
pots. ladies', go and see them; this is a
choice lot. ltd.