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Year: 1860

"1 thought this was a private room, sir, ,
| she said. Her voice trembed and sounded
| unnatural.


s'It may be,'' / returned ssbut that does


not exclude those who have business. l came
| on purpose to you.''


There was momentary struggle, and then


she appeared as calm could be.


stWho are you 20 she asked.


81 am an officer from Bow street, repli-
| ed. ''I want to know who you are. -


''Stop-one moment she said and as she


stopped she carried her hand beneath her


cloak. 1t was quickly withdrawn, and in it
| was pistol. but she had grasped portion of
| her dress with it, and before she could clear
| IL, had sprung upon her and seized her by
the arms. Butt was her no longer. There
was more muscle in that slight body than
had barganed for 2 However, my man sspop-


ped in the moment he heard the scuffle. and


the beauty was secured. The glossy brown
tresses fell off during the scuffie, and some Of
the paint was removed from the cheeks.
AS soon as the prisnor was secured. had
his trunk taken off and brought in, and upon
overhauling its contents we found dSguSes
OF all sorts, and quite sum of money, besides
watches and jewelry OF much value. | made
him assume proper male attire, and when he
stood forth in propria persona, l found that
he had not only used red paint for the blushing
beauty of to-day, but that he applied more
cadaverous coioring matter for the consumptive
individual of yesterday. As he stood now,
he was 1.-THE built, intelligent looking youth,
Of not more than five -and-twenty (; but with a
id-blooded expression upon his marble face,
and an evil look in his daiIng eyes.


We carried him back to Lowstone, where
we found the money Of the old farmer upon
him besides other money which had been lost
by different individuals. At first be told strange
stories of himself, but finally, when he kuew
that the worst was come, he confessed the
whole. He was from London and had come
into the country on purpose to rob. He had
two confederates with HIM, who had helped
him from place to place. One of them had
taken him away from the inn the night before,
and the other had brought him and set him
down at the farmers gate that morning. We
made search for these confederates, but they
had got wind of their principals arrest and
were not to be found.


However, we had got the chief sinner and
had broken up the game. After he had been
found guilty and sentenced, he seemed to
enjoy himself hugely in telling how he had
deceived the good people of our country.
Now he would turn himself into the old
woman, who had given the driver so much
trouble about her bandbox. Then he would
be again the eekbrowed minister, who had
distributed tracts to the passengers, and pick
ed their pockets while they read. Then he
would draw himself up into the little hump
backed old man, who had been lifted into
and out of the coach, and robbed his helpers
while they fixed his crutches for him. 1t
was funny-very-and perhaps we might
ne' er have caught him but for the accident of
the fagot. That was not funny for him
and l doubt if he found much fun in working
at the hard stone-hammering early and laie
with an ineXorable master over him when
he Jagged.
Year: 1860

The Western People are SO disgusted with
those New York merchants who sought to cre-
ate financial panic at the close OF the cam
paign, fin order to defeat Lincoln, that they
have determined to adopt the policy of non
intercourse with every New York merchant
who entered into this reasonable conspiracy.
Through cne of their journals, (tbe Detroit
.4drertiser,) they call upon the Republican pa
pers of New York to publish list of the dis
union merchants of that city.
Year: 1860

PARssN BRowNLow, of the Knoxville, Ten
nessee, Whig, pitches into the Disunfonists In
the following refreshing style:


"UNIoN MES, BE ON YOUR GUARD There
are those all over the country, and in all of our
towns and villages, who talk long and loud a.
bout the horrors of Lincoln's election, and ia
king advantage of the events which themselves
and associates have fastened, cali uron us all
to unite-to let sbygones be bygones'-and all
act together as united South. The object OF
these men is to get as many Union men to
commit themselves TO the cause of Secession
as they can. Let them know. wherever they
meet you, that, as law abiding citizens, loyal
to our blood bought government, you will new
er consent to see our soil ravaged by the terri
Bile strife which would result from Secession,
and on the very threshold proclaim your de-
termination to oppose all the mad schemes of
Disunion and to stand by this Union of States.
Tell these secret emissaries and street takers
that you admit the value of cotton as an arti-
Gle of commerce, but remind them in the next
breath that Kentucky and Missouri hemp, a
necklace for trait6rs, is an article of still
greater value for home consumption"
Year: 1860

RETuRNED.-Mr Sam. Hyneman, an old
resident of Auburn, has returned from the
States after an absence of nearly a year and
half He comes back satisfied to remain.
He says it was like getting back home to
put foot once more upon California soil.
The old pioneers can't stay away!
Year: 1860

"Pur HER THROUGH BuB.''-
poor drunken wretch went to hear a
Universalist minister preach. The
preacher argued that no matter how
degraded or abandoned man might
become, he would be saved. The
became much interested in
the doctrine that left him room for
hope. Unfortunately however in the
midst of the argument the minister's
mind became clouded and confused,
and he comenced blundering and stag.
gering as though about to break
down. The drunkard, seeing this
arose and supporting himself against
the wall cried OUTPUT her thro'
bub or I'm gonsr.
Year: 1860

gsS@ We continued, by an oversight, n
Religious notice which was furnished US for
last Thursdays issue, announcing particu-
lar subject for that evening and of course
not intended for standing notice. 1t may
be well enough to remark, however, that
Mr.. Smith is still keeping up his meetings
at the Franklin Engine Hall, on Locust
street, near the Depot. There will be
preaching there every evening this week,
and such as have attended during the past
week, have expressed themselves repaid
in the interesting religious instruction they
have received. Elder Smiths Iabors here
are a missionary effort of the church to
which he belongs, to build up the cause of
primitive Christianity in our midst; and as
the seats are free, and full investigation of
his teaching is invited, there should be a
full attendance. "Prove all things hold
fast that which is good.
Year: 1860

d" BILLY PATTERSON again appears in the
Enquirer with his rage against d" Pro Bono "
much increased. He is profuse in applying
harsh epithets 10 our correspondent, and
even goes so far as to hint that the latter is
a resident of Evansville, and no Democrat.
And. Furthermore, that he probably is more
than mere correspondent of this paper.
We can assure the redoubtable 4" Billy
that he is on the wrong scent, though we
DO not intend to pat him on the right one.


So far as we are concerned, we do not
care tchn who I" Billy" is, nor whether he
believes what our correspondent says. We
have given the said correspondent hearing
that he could not have gotten anywhere
else in the Common Pleas District we have
done our duty in the premises and if sPro
Bono Publico" wishes to further "ventil-
ate his party's weakness through these
columns, he is welcome to their use,
Year: 1860

BSE' We cannot do better thag than to
occupy small space of our paper in draw
ing attention to the nice stock of Parasols
and Fans, which Hughes is selling at cost.
He has brought on larger stock than be
required of these goods and he has deter
mined to give bargains to his customers,
instead of holding them over. Call and see
for yourselves. His stock Of Shoes is excel
lent, and is sold at prices that give perfect
satisfaction to all who patronize his house.
Year: 1860

EE2s- The O'Neil House at New Harmony
is a very pleasant place TO spend some OF
the hottest days of summer. New Har-
mory is one of the most quiet and beauti-
full of villages, and to any one weared with
the hustle of the crowded city, offers most
inviting retreat and the O'Neal House, the
best of hotels at which to put up.
Year: 1860

THEATER.-On Saturday evening the
Theater Company gave their last perform
ance for the present. The Robbers and
"Jack Sheppard were represented to good
house. We hesitate not to say that it is very
rare that these pieces are excelled even in
the larger cities.


The Company proceed from here to
New Harmony Cinstead of New Albany, as
we enormously had it on Saturday,, where
they will perform for a few nights in the
handsome theater building fitted up by that
drama-loving people.
Year: 1860

PHILADELPHIA, June l6th-The Japan
ese left their hotel at 81 for the wharf in
excellent humor. On their arrival at the
wharf they were greeted by an immense
crowd gathered to take a farewell look
The steamer was gaily decorated with
streamers, and the shipping put on its holi-
day suit. All Camden turned out to see the
strangers, and it was with difficulty they
were able to reach the Park A special
train left at 10 clock for Amboy. At
every station on the road a crowd assembled
to welcome them.
Year: 1860

Don't BE STINGY.-The Committees ap-
pointed by the Mechanics Union Meeting to
raise collections for the purpose of defraying
the expenses of the celebration of the Fourth
of July, have commenced their laborg, and
are now waiting upon our business men to
receive their contributions, some of whom,
we are pleased to learn, have responded lib-
orally and heartily to the call, while others,
we are ashamed to say, among our most
prominent citizens, have given them moth
ing but the cold shoulder AT this we are
surprised as well as sorry, Tor we had sup
posed that there were none among us but
what cherished sufficient patriotism to heart
lily desire to see the birthday of our ma
tional liberties properly commemorated, and
were willing to do their part toward the
accomplishment of that result.


But setting aside all sentiment our busi-
ness men who consider what magnificent
advertisement for the city and its business
the celebration will be if properly carried
out in the manner proposed, cannot fail to
see that they are working for their own in
terest, by yielding this movement a cordial
aud generous support. We hope no more
of our citizens will lay themselves open to
the imputation of penuriousnass, and that
those who may already have done so will
| reconsider their action, and redeem their
reputation for liberality.


Let US endeavor to entertain the thousands
of visitors who we may reasonably expect
will be with us on that day, in such man
the activity of our public spirit and the sin
! ceritY of onr natrintism
Year: 1860

s9~The city was almost deserted Satur-
day. 1t seemed that 'every man and his wife
and whole family" had gone to the Picnic.
Many persons stayed in town until after
dinner, and then went out and joined the
merry throng who were Willing away the
happy hours "under the greenwood tree"
Year: 1860

Some writer in the Enquirer, whose et-
fort is published as editorial--wh ether
written by one of the old editors, or by the
new one, we can't say-draws a long bill f
Indictment against the Republican party in
the issue OF Saturday.


The article we allude to is so absurdly and
shamefully false that no person but some
hardened political sinner will believe it. On
this class denial would be thrown away =
For these reasons, and because the party
with which we act have no need to fight on
the defensive, we deem it a waste of time
and space to notice further those para
graphs, which reek with manifest falsehood
and injustice.


The Republicans and their allies are not
the culprits in this grand inquest of the
people. The Democratic party, which has
so shamefully abused the public confidence
and com united the most heinous crimes, is
the criminal. The great Opposition party
is the prosecutor, and instead of making
accusations against others, the Democratic
party will have enough to attend to in de-
Tending themselves against the fearful
charges urged against them.
Year: 1860

A modern philosopher gives several potent
reasons why man should never marry for
money; but an old epigrammatist views the
case very pleasantly on the other side:


"Whenever you marry Cresus said,


Take one rich widow or rich maid


For any wife may turn out i'll,


But gad! the money never will"
Year: 1860

Gen. James Watson Webb, Editor in chief of th,
New York Courier and Enquirer, lays down Lii
creed as follows:


lst, and 81. The states have a right to estaL
lish and perpetuate slavery. Sd. Congress cannot
abolish H.. 4lh. 1t cannot be abolished in the
District of Columbia without the consent of Mary
land. 9th. The negro is 10 our Judgment, phys
cally socially and morally, in better condition as
slave in most of the Slave States, than he would
be in state Of freedom and therefore, opposed
as we are to the Institution, if tho General Gov
ernment possessed the power and the constitution,
al right to abolish slavery In the Slave States, ace
should earnestly protest against its abolition with
out first providing for the extradtion of the freed
man beyond the limits of the United States. 9th.
While it is the right of the people of Slave
State to agtate the question of Slavery, and get
rid OF the Institution as soon as practicable, we
hoG that every attempt on the part Of persons not
Inhabitants of such State. 10 interfere with the
Institution where it legally and constitutionally
exists, is crime against the Union ITSELF and that
it is not only duty Of all good citizens to frown
down any such an attempt, butif necessary, to
bear arms in defence of the right of every State,
to regulate it's internal affairs as to it may seem
expedient-not inconsistent with its duty to the
Constitution and the Union.


And we advocate the election of Lincoln
to the Presidency because we know that his cor
sutusiona views in regard to slavery, are precisely
those we have always advocated. What may be
his abstract notions in relation to the erpsdiency
OF getting rid Of slavery if there wero no constitu
tional barriers in the way we do not know, nor
is it our right to enquire What we do know, is
that the intelligent politician who is familiar with
Mr.. Lincoln's constitutional views upon the ques-
ton OF slavery. and yet pretends that his election
can under any circumstances, prove injurious to
the South, is knave who de5iguedly misead hon
est men and fosters slavery agitation for base and
selfish purposes.
Year: 1860

DR.. JOHNSON ACTING AS A PoTTER.-Dr
johnson at one time conceived the idea that
he could improve the manufacture of China
ware. Alexander Stephens declares that he
actually applied to the directors of the Chel-
sea China Works, and was allowed to bake
his compositions in their ovens in Chelsea
He was accordingly accustomed to go down
with his housekeeper, about twice a week,
and stayed thewhole day, she carrying bas-
ket ofproVsions along with her. The Doctor,
who was not allowed to enter the mixing
room, had access to every other part of the
house, and formed his composition in par
ticular apartment. He had also free access
to the oven, and superintended the whole
of the process but completely failed. His
materials always yielded to the intensity Of
the heat, while those of the company came
out of the furnace perfect and complete. The
Doctor retired in disgust, but not in despair,
for he afterward gave dissertation on this
very subject in his work.
Year: 1860

BOnapartes-The Mayor of AjacciO's Ad.


dress.


If there be any portion of his dominions
where it might be expected that the Emperor
Napoleon would meet an especially warm
reception, it is assuredly the island of Cor
sica, the birthplace Of the first sovereign of
his dynasty, The Mayor of Ajaccio, in the
speech he addressed TO him on landing, re-
eapitulated some Of the souvenirs the Bona
parte family have left in the island. He
said


ga few PAGES distant is the house where
your ancestors were born; before you stands
vast establishment where our young men
devote themselves to the study of antiquity,
thanks to the Dberality of yeur great-uncle,
Cardinal Feseh, who was our benefactor.
Yonder are the mountains of Bolo, where,
during the troubles of our island, your grand
mother took refuge, already bearing in her
bosom him who became the august chief of
your dynasty. In another direction, and
almost at our gates, are the oak and the cave
where Napoleon, still young, was wont to
mediate. Ali Sire, this day, SO ardently
desired by us and your presence, which we
have invoked with all our wishes, make us
forget past sadness and the spoliation con-
summated in 1915.


"Sire: The humble magistrate who has the
honor to lay at your Majesty's feet the hom-
age of the sentiments which animate the city
whose representative he is, dares to draw
from its memory of its past, the bOldness to
felicitate himself on having been chosen as
its interpreter, and he is happy and proud
to present to you the keys Of the city at all
times faithful TO the Bonapartes." ..f-
Year: 1860

This afternoon, at two O'Clock, the Comfy
Opposition Mass Meeting assemblies at the
Court aonse


II is imnortant that there should be a
large attendance from town and country
We hope TO see a house full Of the opponents
of the present Administration there, to act
together with unanirnity in the common
cause. T..


The meeting win pass resolutions and ap-
point delegates to the Opposition State Mass
Meeting of the 22d at Indianapolis
Speeches may be expected.


Let us have good turn out We hope
no opponent Of the present Administration
will fail 10 be on hand. Let us start the
movement off right, and all will be WE'LL
Give a couple of hours to the service Of
your country.
Year: 1860

Bfy@ Remember the BOARD of Trade meet
ing this evening at the Library Rooms.
Some important subject will be considered.
report will probably be made by the COM
niItee on steamboat inspectors.
Year: 1860

attorney and Counsellor at Lac,
WILL practice in the local Courts of this
w District, and in the Supreme Court and
Court Of Claims. Office at the corner of Indi-
ana avenue and Second street.
Year: 1860

GARIBALDI AT THE PoLLs.-Eathusiasm Of
the People for the DictatOr.-A Naples cor
respondent writes of the election on the
2lst ult.:


Garibaldi is there, and crowds of admirers
are waiting outside or pressing on to catch
at least glimpse of him, or better, to touch
his handoi saw him, and begged favor,
which he instantly granted to me, with that
kind voice every one must have remarked
in private. The wonder appears to be that
with allthe gentleness of a woman he can
yet exercise so great an influence over the
minds of the million, win them by his soft
ness, and urge them on at the same time to
deeds of the greatest daring. For three
mortal hours the crowd remained outside,
and then followed him on foot and in car
riage to the railway, cheering Justify all the
time.


can not close the day Withoutlooking in
again at the polling booths of Monte Cal
vario and San Ferdinando. In the former
place they had gone to the Teatro Nuovo,
and brought out actors, orchestra, and all TO
the Piazza, to sing the hymn of Garibaldi
AT the Quarter of San Ferdinand little was
| doing, for it was ten o'clock, but the ladies
were thronging in to sign an address tC
Victor Emmanuel.
Year: 1860

A PHCULIARLY-GIFTED NEGRO BoY.-Blind
Tom, the little negro boy, who made such a
sensation in New York last winter by his
extraordinary performance on the piano, is
said to be wonderful in other ways also.
You may recite passage of Latin or French
to him, and he will repeat it perfectly, fol-
lowing your emphasis and pronunciation ex-
-acty; if there is any fault, it was yours in
giving it; he knows nothing Of the Ian
guages. lie sings Gentle Alnis and other
SONGS with a voice sweet and clear, and q
pronunciation SO clear that if you were to
Shut your eyes you might fancy some white
and cultivated schoolgirl was singing, in
stead of little woolly-head monkey OF a
Ethiopian.
Year: 1860




HOPE OF A RECoHCILIATION BETWEEN THE
FREE AND SLAVE STATEs.--Tuesday's New
Orleans Picdytme remarks;


We will not resign the hope that out of the
unequivocal manifestations of reused sensi-
biIities and serious purpose which pervade
the whole South, without distinction of
geographical position or political party,
since the Presidential election has been de-
clared so decidedly against us, something
may yet come to bring the North and the
South face to face together and in the pres
ence of an imminent, undeniable public
danger, bringing out the real purposes of
strengthened in some binding form of guar
which we may live together, and provide
for their perpetual and faithful observance.


If the people of the States South would
come calmly together, and, agreeing upon
their own exposition of the rights under the
Constitution which they deem expedient to
their honor and safety, would unitedly pre-
sent them as the basis Of final settlement
of these sectional questions to the North, we
still believe that on that plain issue there
could be found conservatism enough to give
us security and the faith in it, which are es-
sential parts of peace. And, before the
proofs of such combined effort, even South
Carolina would give way TO the united
counsels of her sisters. We may be over
credulous in this belief; but it is fault Of
which we shall never have ground to feel re-
proach and the consequences of which are
much to be preferred to the counsels of utter
dependency and precipitate rashness.
Year: 1860

aAHC NSN AuAh LFtOuic nus lue IOLlOWluBs


Before buying or using any thing that is
offered as ''cattle food" so concentrated that
sufficient for a feed is done up in an ounce
paper, you had better inquire whether it is
food or medicine. One of the most persistant
puiiers in all manner of advertising in this
country and in England, has succeeded in
selling tuns of stuff called food, which is no
more food for the animal than pepper and
mustard is for the human stomach. It is
simply condiment as are many other sub
stances occasionally given to all kinds of
farm stock. AT times such substance may
be beneficial, but we are satisfied that moth
ing Of the sort can be safely continued TO be
given as food, or as a substitute for things
that are really food. When animals that are
fattening are what is termed "off their feed"
then some condiment may restore the appe-
tite. At such times, and such only, should
condiments be used. I...


Horses that are stabbed and fed grain often
get off their feed, and then some tonic or
'condiment powder may be used. DR..
Dodd, q celebrated veterinary surgeon,
recommends the following: