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Year: 1860

The next morning he went to the break.
fast table and as his wife and clerk ga
not make their appearance he asked tue
servant where they were. She answered
that she did not know Search was then


made for them, but to no purpose, and


before twelve o'clock the story was our


rent in every quarter, that Mrs. Allen and


the young clerk had eloped taking the


child with them, and that poor Mr.. Al
len was distracted therefore he met with


all the sympathy usual on such occasions.
When his friends came to console him he
could shed as many crocodile tears as he |
chose TO, and every one thought him sin


eere. And in few days his property was


advertised for sale. He shut up the holise


and removed to the city, saying to his
friends that his grief was too great to re


main where every thing reminded him of


his misfortune and they believed him.


The magnificent mansion formerly


owned by Mr.. Davis, was sold at great


sacrifice, and Mr.. Sims, the purchaser,


moved his family there directly, and then


left town on business for several weeks


Mrs. Sims was an invalid, and seldom left


her room, and one day as she was reclin-


ing on her couch, and her young children


sitting around her, and one of them read
ing to her for amusement, she was greatly
i alarmed By the servants, three IN number,
rushing into the room crying out that the


cellar was haunted. They said that they
went to store away some articles, not
wanted for present use, and as soon as they


got to the middle of the cellar they heard
low groans and it sounded dreadful. Mrs.
Sims was not believer in ghosts, so she
; explained the matter to them in this way :
that it was some insect in the wall and
t the place being so dark and gloomy, it
made them magnify the least thing to


something supernatural so the subjec.
S was dropped; but the servants wonld not
: 90 into the cellar again, until their master
: came home and examined the place and, as
a he did not see anything mysterious, there
/ was no more said about the groans. Mr..
f Sims was a true friend to Mr.. Allen, and
: felt sorry for him ; never suspecting
a any fraud or hypocrisy, and one evening
Il when he came home from the city, he IN
e formed his wife that Mr.. Allen had left fol
IS Europe, to try the effects of travelling as 9
V panacea to his bruised heart. He went tC
n London and with his hundreds and thou
d sands he was enabled to open banking
r. house on large scale. The dearest wisf
e ofhis heart was gained; he was free, wealthy
: and soon was highly esteemed by both sex
= es. And thus time passed on tor severa
Il a<f-y
Year: 1860

Office Seekers,


This very large and meritorious class Of
our Republican fellow citizens are jostlnig
each other upon the streets about these
days, earnestly urging upon their party
friends the inesti,nable value of their services
to the party. There aro at least twenty
men in this county, who absolutely think
that if some sad calamity had removed
them to another sphere Of labor the banner
county Of Republicanism would now be =
"Loco.loco hole" We hope that this grave
question will be settled without blows
(words We must expect, ,)aud the Republican
Atlas designated who has actually borne
the Republican party on his shoulders and
is therefore entitled to the Post Office. Wo
will bc pleased at any result, for we are
completely on our back and disposed to take
matters AZ they come.


Abraham Lincoln is elected President be-
cause the people wanted to olect him; and
wc hope he will govern the nation for its
good. Unless embarrassed by tho greedy
action Of his friends we believe he will.
Tksre are not teats enough for all and some
must be contented with dry living, even
husks. In these cases We extend to the suf
ferers our choicest sympathy and wc advise
the great masses Of the hungry to join u
out in the cold wo will have such = nice
time for four years, victors and vanquished
enjoying equal independence and striving
by labor 70 living.
Year: 1860

The MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY Of Great
Britain are now issuing small adhesive stamps for
franking messages throughout their lines In the
United Kingdom. The principal is precisely
similar to the postage stamp system. A message
can be written wherever convenient, and, after
afHing the necessary stamp, 1t can be sent either
by post or messenger to the nearest magnetic tel
egraph station, and thence forwarded to its desti-
nation. There is said to be a liberal discount on
these stamps, In order to assist In bringing them
into general use. The multiplicity of the Ameri.
can Telegraph Companies will interpose a serious
obstacle TO the imitation Of this convenient plan
in this country, yet 1t seems as II conventional
tariff might be arranged for an effort Of the kind
Year: 1860

OLD BRowN ROASTED IN HELL.-The editor
of the Richmond Daily News thus frantical-
ly expectorates:


At Is minutes past II o'clock yesterday
morning, this old nefarious sinner expiated
his most unholy crimes upon the gallows.
He dangled in an element for some time en-
tirely too pure for his loathesome carcass. and
stenched the atmosphere with that polluted
breath which had given vent to his fiendish
purposes Those limbs. that were made to
be goverened by thoughts of such helish
deeds, must have writhed in agony; and
those eyes, while starting from their sockets,
could but too plainly see theF black scroll
before them that had planned the mode of
consummating his murderous intent. Bnt it
is over, and the voice of the fallen angel halls
with ecstatic delight an addition to its my
riads of hell-infuriated demons But it is all
over, and Charon has his oars all set and his
sails to the breeze, to transfer this welcome
passenger across the dark waters of the StyX
But it is all over, and the coldblooded heart
of this would.be destroyer of his own race
is being warmed up by the sulphurous blaze
of eternal woe. But it is all over now and
Union loving people shout their halleluahs
and sing their Gloria IN Ercelsis for the con
summation of the penalty
Year: 1860

EXCITEMENT IN MIssIssIPPL-Tn Mississippi
the people have become quite excited on the
HaTpers Ferry affair 1t is said that the
agents, which it has been the custom of New
York merchants to send to the South to can
vass for trade, have now hard road to
travel in Mississippi. AT every point where
they stop, they are liable to arrest, and if
they cannot show pretty clean passport,
they are ordered to leave instanter. In non.
compliance with this order, they are sure to
receive coat of tar and feathers and free
ride on a rail. So indignant are the Mssis
sippians that they have introduced a bill
into their Legislature, which is now in ses-
sion, to fine and imprson all persons from the
North or West who shall come into the State
with samples of goods to sell for foreign
houses, unless they shall in the first place pro
duce satisfactory evidence as to character,
and secondly, pay heavy tax on their busi.
ness"


The following is the first section of bill
introduced in the Legislature:


l. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Mississippi, That from and after the
lst day of July, 1860, it shall be unlawful for
any free negro or mulatto to be found in this
State, under any pretence whatever; and
every free negro or mulatto so found may be
indicted in any county where found, or in
any adjoining county, and on conviction shall
be sold into absolute slavery. The sheriff of
the proper county shall sell such negro or
mulatto at the door of the court house of said
county, for cash, after giving such notice as
the court shall direct, and shall pay the net
proceeds of sale into the treasury of the
county where the Indictment was found.


1t is believed that the bill will pass
Year: 1860

ROPE AND HAIR.-A St Louis correspon-
dent of the Bulletin writes as follows:


A correspondent, who went to Charleston
to return an account of the doings there on
the I'd inst. to one of our city papers. has sent
back piece of the rope with which Brown
was hung, and lock of the hair of that i'm.
portant personage. The rope is not of South
Chrollnn cotton, as some accounts have stated
but OF Kentucky or Missouri hemp. 1t is not
more than third of an inch in diameter. be-
ing smaller than execution ropes usually are,
and twisted to more than twice the tension
OF an ordinary bed cord 1t is as hard to bend
rs hickory withe 1t was this exceedingly
hard quality and small size that caused it 10
cat Browns neck After being cut down it
was found that the cord had nearly buried
itself in the flesh on one side of his neck
The rope was doubtless made expressly for
the purpose, for it is totally unlike any of
the descriptions that are made regularly for
market, or that may be found on sale in the
stores. 1t is customary, too, for every sheriff
or public officer who superntends an execu-
ton to have prepared cord Of the proper
size and substance. The lock of hair is cal
culated to give one a very different idea of
Browns capillary attributes from the one
conveyed by look at his portrait in. the
pictoriaIs In these he is represented with
heavy, bushy stand.up hair, not unlike that
seen in portraits of Gen. jackson. 1t is.
however, just the reverse. The color is
dark brown, with very little intermixture of
grey, and the hair itself is soft and fine, and
retains more of the original gloss than is
found ordinarily in the hair of persons of his
age. The correspondent who obtained these
writes also that he has piece of the gallows,
but that it is too large to send by mail.
Year: 1860

CoULTERvILLE REDUILEING.-Coulterville is
being rapidly built up since the fire and
many improvements are manifest, not only in
the burnt district, but in other portions of
the town. Unfortunately for the security of
the place, mot, if most all, of the new build
iugs are of wood. rendering recurrence of
a like calamity not impossible.-Aariposa
SIN.
Year: 1860

To TAKE INK OUT OF LISEN.-Our readers
will be interested to know that ink spots
may be effectually removed from linen by a
simple and ready process. Take a piece OF
tallow, melt it, and dip the spotted part OF
the linen into the talow the linen may then
be washed, and the spot will disappear the
linen remaining unini ured-Erehange'
Year: 1860

TOBACCO PLANf-Considerab interest has
been manifested in the attempt made by Mr..
II. Classen to introduce the growth Of tobacco
into this section of country. Several inquiries
have been made of him for seed, and we be-
lieve that a considerable quantity will be
sown this year He intends to set about
thirty acres. Should the crop prove as sue
cessful generally as the experiment has been
valuable addition will be made to the pro
ducts ofthe country.-Los angeles Star
Year: 1860

The undersigned would respectfully announce to
his subscribers his intention to credit no
pc for longer term than FOUR WEEKS for the
DAILY NATIONAL DEMOCRAT. L am forced to adopt
the above course on account of the Increase in my
delinquent list. JEROMUS RAPALJE,


dec64wdh Carrier
Year: 1860

One OF the chief attractions of the Dis
trict Fair here next week will be the Tour
nament. All gentlemen in this or sur
rounding counties or States, who are skilled
in horsemanship, may assume any character
and costume they please, and compete for
the prize. The knights, when everything
IS ready, arm themselves with lances eight
feet long, and riding around the ring, tilt
at rings hung at intervals The Knight
who gets the greatest number of rings on
his lance, is presented with prize-a hand
some diamond ring, which is to be present
ed in his name to any lady present whom
he may select as the recipient.


The lanccs are furnished by the Associa-
ton the costumes by the wearers. 1t is
taken for granted that those who enter the
lists will personate some character re-
nowned in chivalry.


Knights of the Tournament will be sup
piled with badges that will admit them
aud their horses during the whole Fair for
one dollar each.


1t is hoped that all gentlemen who are
good equestrians viii participate in this ex-
hibition. If the contest be entered into by
enough to make it interesting, and if
those who bear part take sufficient inter-
est in this friendly trial of skill, we may
expect something classic, elegant, and en-
nobling in this tournament
Year: 1860

BeaF- There never has been season in
Evansville when Dry Goods have been
cheaper than they are this Fall. Our City is
over-fowing with every article in the Dry
Goods and Boot and Shoe line that can be
desired. We call the particular attention Of
our citizens and strangers to the stock of
these goods which Hughes is just receiving
For cash he will sell the whole of his large
stock of Goods at very small advance on
cost. He is just receiving very superior
lot of Hoop Skirts, which he will sell very
Silk Busters, 10 which he calls the attention
OF the Ladies.
Year: 1860

presumption in calling in question the right
of tax payers to use their own property,


This individual, John Smith Gsvitt, is
again running for an office. We do not for
get his conduct last winter when the Opposi-
ton party was under the heel of the Gavitt
Democracy. Does any Republican, any
American, any Whig who suffered indigni-
ty from the Sheriff on that occasion, forget
the bad treatment he received If SO,
be describes to be spit upon and insulted
by such men, and always will be when op-
porsunity offers.
Year: 1860




The eighth annual session OF the above
deservedly popular and useful Institution is
now in progress, under the most favorable
auspices.


Having a few spare moments one day,
we entered (rather uuceremoniously per
haps, the Professors " sanctum," where we
found him discoursing in his usual, familiar,
communicative style to a large class of
eager listeners. One who has become
familiar with the manner in which our
Commercial School is conducted, cannot
question the beneficial results which must
naturally flow from it. Already has it be-
come one of the necessary institutions of
our advancing city.


To its founder, Prof Behm, is much cred
it due for his persevering efforts in estab-
fishing this school. Though contendng
against many adverse circumstances, yet
pressing forward, he has succeeded in caus-
ing it to rank justly among the first in the
country. Where but n few years ago all
was but dreary waste, he now gathers rich
fruits


Go to the counting rooms of our own as
well as many of our neighboring cities, and
you can hear but one response in regard to
the benefits of n course of instruction in
this institution. Without the advantages
of a thorough knowledge of the science of
Book Keeping, the Merchant, Professional
man, Farmer, or Mechanic is wanting in
one of the essentials of success in his par
ticular vocation. Did every man so keep
his books that, at a glance of the eye, he
could reckon his losses or count his gains,
many of those who now are disposed to
charge their failures to chad luck" and
think it their misfortune" to meet with
such reverses, would discover that luck''
had changed and (miss) fortune was not so
hard-hearted as they had supposed.


The loose manner in which many, even
business men, have been accustomed to keep
their accounts is fast falling into disrepute,
and the proper method by which a set of
books should be kept is rapidly coming into
use


Both old and young should feel equally
interested in this branch of education, as it
is the one last of all to be neglected. Let
the youth, upon the reception of his first
4" dime" be taught the rules of L" debit y
and " credit, and once seeing their advan-
tages, he will never cease periecting him
self in the art. Among the fair sex"
this branch of education has heretofore re-
ceiyed but liGtle attention. How is this
Are not they interested Visit many of
the business houses of our Eastern cities,
and you find young ladies having full
charge of set of books, and thereby gain
ed competency they could not otherwise
obtain. 1t is no disadvantage for the wife
to understand the husband affairs and gov
ern herself accordingly. To one and all
| Behm's Commercial College presents many
advantages which cannot truly be appre-
ciated unless the Professor has had you un-
der his charge one full course.


Those who intend to engage in mercan-
/ tile life should not fail to avail themselves
of the opportunity now offered for prepar-
ing themselves for success in business. We
do but hope Behm's College may long con-
tinue an honor to our city, aud that he may
receive the rich reward he so much de
serves,
Year: 1860

fight took place here last night be-
tween party of the Cherokees, and the
encounter was bloody. Knives and pistols
were used with murderous energy on both
sides. Two men were killed and two others
mortally wounded. The affray grew out of
a family feud, which nothing but blood
could reconcile.
Year: 1860

BA letter from an officer of the African
ali tho hill ranges abounding with it, will bring
not only wealth but civilization to Africa The
ONLY drawback is the want Of proper harbors for
rease1H alnur the coast.
Year: 1860

MKDEcAL ELEcTRIcITY.-Dr. Gibson is the
only scientific and successful Electrician in
the City of Cleveland; and is the only one
in possession Of Hattering testimonials from
the most eminent Professors of Electricity
in the United States in reference to profes-
sional skill in the use of Electricity as a
curative agent; and the only one who treats
Liver Complaints, Rheumatism, Paralysis,
Disease of the Brain, and other Chronic Dis
eases with uniform success. He will pay a
premium for the proof that his success is
equalled by any treatment that is now or
ever was in the city of Cleveland for the cure
of obstinate diseases. Call and see cases
cured at his Office, No. III Ontario street.
Year: 1860

~ Paddock has the finest Four Dollar
Hat to be found in Cleveland, and he has
twenty y-fve hundred Shaker Bonnets which
he will sell lower than can be bought else
where; and his whole varied assortment of
Goods are going off at the same low rates.
Year: 1860

.Es- During the past week Hon. o. H. Oates visited us at our sanctum,' where we had small chit chat about old miss poli- tics. He k now candidate for State Sena- tor and like true man has no tears to shed over his course at the last session of the legislature. He voted for our worthy townsman-Sebastian Senator, and would do so again. He opposed the per diem pay, and resigned the speakership be- fore he would sign the certificates of mem bers giving them pay for services they had not rendered. and don't regret his action in the premises. He supported the wise and prudent policy of Gov. Conway, and will continue to do so; and he has and will op- pose the disorganizing course of the self constituted would be old line democrats. In short, he made up his mind at the open ing up of these issues, and made 1t up right, and now he is sure he is right and will go ahead.

 It is the intention of Mr. Oates to can vass this county, and Monday next, the first day of circuit court he will probably address the people in this city on questions which may arise before the next election His course in the last legislature was sane toned by the democracy of Monroe, and it will be by Phillips county. He will make an able and faithful Senator, and serve his constituents with zeal and untiring efforts The old liners have been trying to prevail upon different persons in their ranks to op- pose Mr. Oates, and we hope they may yet succeed in finding one who will yield to their entTeaties. Let them trot him out, and he shall have an open field and fair fght-Helena Note Book
Year: 1860

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT

 ,Sir: 1 wish through your columns to say to the democracy of Pope and Johnson counties, that 1t seems to be necessary for me to define the position which 1 occupy before them at the present time.

 Be 1t remembered that in 1856, Pope and Johnson counties met in convention by their delegates for the purpose of nominat- ing candidate to represent them in the State legislature for the ensuing senatorial term.

 In the first convention dissensons arose. but on their second meeting an amicable agreement was effected in committee-as was generally understood (ie) that John son county should have the senator for the first time and Pope the second. Upon which agreement Pope has now proceeded to take action, and in county convention properly gotten up, (eleven out of thirteen townships being represented, as am in- formel, thought proper to make choice of my name for that important station, and in conclusion passed resolution asking the concurrence of Johnson county. And 1t seems to me that it only remains now for Johnson to take action.

 Mir. Editor, we should regret for the seed of discord to be sown in the democratic ranks of the two sister counties in the pre- sent crisis which calls so loudly forharmo. ny and unanimity of action

 Now should Johnson county in her de Alterations concur in the action of Pope. we have no hesitation in believing that such action would be highly appreciated and re- menbered for years hence. But if other. wise it would seem to me that the only le- gitimate mode would be for her to call un primary meetings as Pope has done, and send up delegations from such meetings fairly instructed to convention of the two counties. If 1t be thus honorabiy carried out in that way that should ever character ze the deliberations of the democratic par ty, such convention would meet my ap- probation. If in the result no such meet ing should be holden, not only from the action of Pope but from the repeated solici- tations which l have had from both coun- ties my anticipations are that shall be be- fore the people, and if so l shall endeavor to visit the different parts of both counties so far as circumstances will permit.

 JAMES BRUTON.
Year: 1860

find that a rumor is ill circulation to the effect that am an Abohtionist, and such have been exciting my influence amongst the servants of this neighborhood feel it d duty incumbent on me to my employer, (N. II. Badgett esq., my family and to myself to denounce such a report as base and palpabe defamation of my character, and the author of the same as a black hearted scoundre. 1 also challenge the author of said report, <ho- ever he may be- to an investigation of the matter, and would be deeply grateful to any gentleman who would inform me as to the source of said report, so that may be able to exonerate myself, and ex- pose the author of said report to the public

 1 refer to my employer as to my character for a year past and can give unexceptonable testimo- nals of the same from my infancy.

 Y. STAPLETON. JttIe Rock Ark May 29 lS6O
Year: 1860

WLMiNGToN, May 18th, 1860.

 Dear Sir: We take the liberty to enclose you a scheme of the Delaware State Lottery, for which we are general agents, our object being to try and sell you good Prize, so to create an excitement in your locality that will tend to increase our bus ness. Witknls end in view we offer you the pre- ference to Chase very finely arranged package of 26 tickets which have selected in the Lottery drawing June 18th. class 2S2 This package gives you tAe advantage of $32 50 worth of tickets for the of only $2O and can draw the 4 highest prizes Amounting to over S73,000. To convince you of our confidence in it's success, we will guar antee to send you another package-in our extra Lotteries-tree Of charge if you fail to draw prize of at least $l 900. Our object is to increase our business by having you else in your locality draw large prize, and all we ask is, that after We have sent you the amount the package draws, you will use your influence amongst your friends i'll our favor. We make this offer in good aith with desire to sell you the capital of S31 ,o00 Should you think favorably of it. enclose us S20, and the package will be sent by return mail, the result of which confidently think will be satiS- factory to you. Yours truly,

 CORBELL X co.