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Year: 1859

BERoHER ON THE UNIoE.-Henry Ward
'Beecher lectured at the Broadway Tabernacle
Church, New York, on Thursday evening, on
GLOW to save the Union" He advocated the
culture Of Union sentiments which could be
indorssd in every part Of this land; declared
the sovereignty Of the States, and the right Of
Virginia to be protected from invasion. He
asserted that the child was born that would
live to see the time when this Union would
not contain single human being in bondage.
Year: 1859

An additional report was made to the Court
of Common Pleas by the Jailor, yesterday
morning, stating that he had received into his
custody five persons since the report made on
the previous day. Four of these were charged
with having been engaged in the late Race
street murder, and one with burglary.
Year: 1859

The entire Independent ticket being elected.


The Committee on Shell Transaction reported
the same laid over one month.


The appointment of Committee on Seven
teenth Exhibition was laid over one month,


1t was resolved to tender the use of the
hall of the Institute to the mechanics, for the
purpose of organizing Mechanics Exchange.
First meeting to meet on Thursday evening
next, in the large hall. ,.,.. .r .G
Year: 1859

The following table exhibits the respective amounts
of exchange held by the various banks and also the
sum due to distant Banks the latter being comprised
in the table uf denosits as shown above:
Year: 1859

THANKsGIyING.-Gov. Weller has issued his
Proclamation recommending a day ofIgeneral
Thanksgiving and Prayer 1t is brief and to the
point


"In accordance with established usage, as the
Chief Executive of the State, hereby designate
and set apart Thursday, the Gath inst as day
Of Thanksgiving and prayer. 1t is understood
that this day has been designated by nearly all
our sister States in order that may be National
Festival in which ;he whole American people, as
a united family, may supplicate the Throne Of
Almighty God for the preservation of that Union
which has placed us amongst the freest and hap
pest OF nations. And do earnestly invoke the
good people of this State, abstainng from all
secular pursuits, to assemble in their respective
places of worship, and with sincere and contrite
hearts offer up thanks to the Supreme Ruler of
the universe for the manifold blessings conferred
upon us during the past year, and humbly and
fervently supplicate Him that he will continue
us free, prosperous and united people,"
Year: 1859

SUICIDE on EAST WEAvER.-An inquest was
held on Thursday, by Sheriff Messec and Justice
Moloney, on the body OF a man whose name we
are told is D. S. Cowen He was man of very
Incorporate habits, and some time on Wednesday
night cut his throat from ear to ear, with razor,
nearly severing the head from the body. The
instrument Of death was in his hand when found.
lie had been lately engaged as a coal burner on
East Weaver. lie was a native of Pennsylvania,
and has sister living near Folsom, Sacramento
county. A verdict was rendered in accordance
with the facts above given.
Year: 1859

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Messrs Hoadley, Ev
crest and Williams have been busy since Monday
over the large amount Of business which they are
required to act upon. About $500 have been
allowed Oh the General Fund, and less than half
that amount on the Hospital Fund
Year: 1859

to bayou on the route, where he stopped in the morning, to await the return of the Doctor and the Irishman, and to ferry them back over the bayou in the evening Hav- ing remained at the bayou till it had grown quite late in the evening, and becoming somewhat uneasy because they did not re- turn, the young man set out and went to the lake that evening where he supposed he would find his brother (the Dr. and the Irishman. But he could find no trace of them that evening, nor could he find the ferry boat and canoe which they had with them. No intelligence was received from them through the night, and the Doctors family having become much alarmed from fear of their having been drowned, sent in quest of them early the next morning, and in arriving at the lake where they had been engaged in cutting the ice, the Doctors overcoat was found upon the bank of the lake, his hat was next found upon the sur face of the water in the way which had been blocked ont through the ice, but noth- ing could be seen of either of them, upon which it became evident that they had been drowned. Upon search having been made by several gentlemen of the neighborhood, the bodies were drawn up from beneath the water, by means of an iron hook, attached to the end of pole. How uncertain is this life! The Droctor in fine health and spirits, and in the prime of life, and vigor ot manhood, had left home and family the day previous, and was thus found the vic tim of most unfortunate accident, be- meath watery death bed! When we are called upon after lingering illness that has long made life burden or after we have attained to ripe old age, to quit the stage of action here, we are even then ap- palled at the solemn thought of death.- But to be thus ushered from time into eter- nlty without warning, or moments time for reflection and that too ere life has reach- ed its meridian, and in the bloom of health teaches us the importance of the admonition contained in the text from which his funer- al was preached by the Rev. E. II. English, "Iherefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the sun of man cometh."

 Dr. Harris had been citizen of Monroe county since lS49, in which year he came rom CoiharSo, Miss, here. lo say that he was a worthy citizen, of sterling integ- rity, and possessed much charity of dispo- sitlon and energy of character, is but tribute which all who knew him will ac- knowledge to be just-we have known him long and intimately. He was ever duti- ful son. a kind and affectionate husband, true and magnanimous brother, and too keenly will his loss be felt by his aged father, his bereavcd wife and his younger brothers and sisters, who have so long leaned trustingly and afectionately, upon his manly arm, for the various kind offices ot noble and generous hearted brother- The lrlshman's name was George Brown, he was stranger here, but we are inform ed that he was an honest, intelligent and faithful fellow. $. r. H.
Year: 1859

IAe Court held:

 lst Where A enters into written con tract with 5 to enter certain number of acres of land to be held by them jointly, and for which B pay his half of the money to A. who IS to enter the land; and A enters only one half of the number of acres speci- he'd Tn the contract in the names of A N b; and enters the other half in his own name, and afterwards dies, court of equity will compel his heirs ta carry ont the specific performance of the contract

 Decree of the Court below affirmed
Year: 1859

way hlther, says:


Before this year has come to ah end they will
overrun this State and penetrate to every min
ing locality in numbers to which the standing
armies OF the United States will hear only pig
my comparison. The mines, in fact every inch
OF American soil, are reserved for and needed
by the citizens of this government, but these pa
gans, these paper-hurners and joss worshippers,
VIII at once take advantage of the system of
freedom-run-mad which now governs the coun-
try, and will coolly proceed to carry away those
golden treasures for which Americans fought
and bled so freely. AS it is, it is complained
that there is not a suficiency Of gold for those
who are engaged in mining pursuits. What
must be the case, when these human rats are
scratching at our precious deposites by tens of
thousands? Must the State be ruined, that
merely few shipping merchants may accumu-
late fortunes which they will spend elsewhere ?
obviously, those who share with us the advan-
Year: 1859

INTRODUCTION OF THE TEA PLAsT.-The Gov
ernmcnt is seriously prosecuting the enterprise
of introducing into the United States the culture
of the tea plant A ship is now on her voyage
from Canton to New York with $4,000 plants,
selected with great care by special agent of tho
Patent Office.
Year: 1859

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION. N.-When the fire.
eaters dissolve the Union, to which section
will the Fourth of July and the Declaration
Of Independence belong? They are rather
too intimately connected to be "dissolvedr p
Year: 1859

TLED.--Joint British and American occupa-
tion of the Island of San Juan is now re-
stored, and the only question remaining
from that row is the original one as to the
title. That will be amicably entered upon
in behalf of the two governments during the
next year, and no doubt brought to an


early and satisfactory settlement.
Year: 1859

SEVENTY FIRST REGIMRNT, AMERICAN GUARp-TRorME IN
THE CAMf-NAss MKEING REGIMENT To NGm--It
will be seen from advertisement in another column
that mass meeting Of the members OF the Seventy rst
regiment will be held this evening, at their armory in
Centre Market The American Guard was organized about
five or sx years ago, Exclusively American reg
meDt, IN principle and membership and that principle
has been carried out, until few months ago. when one
Of the flank companies (A) disbanded and the New
York Light Guard-then Of the Fifty fifth regiment
transferred 10 ill the vacancy The Light Cuard-con-
trary To the principle OF the organization OF the regiment
but not of the State lawbrougbt in several foreigners
The majority OF the regiment regard the innovation in
very innica light and this meeting is called 10 consider
the matter From present indications the harmony and
esprit du corps OF this famous regiment is threatened


SKATING AT TIE CENTRAL PARK.--This delightful pastime
is rather below in the vicinity Of the Central Park on
Of the muddy condition of the approaches In and
the sushy state of the skating pond On MONDAY partv
Of ladies from Newton Mass visited the lades pond and
amused themselves to their hearts content.


TRE THIRD AVENUE SHOOTING CAsR-CoSprIoy OF THE
SERVANT GIRI~Bridget Leddy the girl who was so un
fortunately shot by her employer on Monday morning
last, s In very critical condition, and her oh hyscans
think her recovery doubtful Her limbs are paraly zed
and it is believed t1at If her injuries do not result in
speedy death she w be helpless the remainder OF her
life.


THE CHESS CHAAraS.-Pau Morphy, the champion chess
player Of the world will, his this CITY, be
received with appropriate honors By the New York Chess
Club beautiful gift, in the shape Of splendid set OF
chessmen in silver nd gold, valued at 81 0OO will be
given him. beautiful board, Of equal elegance is to be
provided,
Year: 1859

rm CrTAHp SnAxERs.-At the meeting of the Jersey
City Common Council on Tuesday night Alderman Tlden
offered preambes and resolutions 10 the effect that as Of


forts being made by certain parties TO deprive Jer
sey CITY Of the benefits deryed from the occupancy Of her
wharves by the Clnard steamers pretapce OF ac
tatng the delivery OF goods by requiring that such
goods no Immediately transferred on their arrival 10
warehouses New York. but the real and concealed pur
pose being the final removal Of the line OF Cunard steam
ers from Jersey City TO wharvcs up town in New YORK n
The Of imp0rtersha the present arrange
ments are satisfactory 10 parties really concerned there
fore


Resolved, That memorial be prepared by tho Corpo
ration Attorney signed by his Honor the Mayor and CITY
Clerk under the corporate seal of the city, and for
10 the Secretary OF the Treasury, earnestly
aganst any change in the matter of the landing on the
Cuuard wharves calculated 10 create dis
satisfaction the part of merchants others interested
the landing of goods from said limo OF steamers and
urgently requesting that the application for the change
referred 10 be not granted, but positively refused


The preamble and resolution were adopted and the
City Clerk directed to transmit the same 10 Hon la
cob wortendyke, representative in Congress- from the
Fifth district and also to Senators Wright and Thomnau
with request that they take prompt measures 10 thwar
the schemes Of the parties engaged In the oyemens in
reference 10 the Canard steamers.


EXTENSION nH CENTRAL RAILROAD The following pre-
ambie and resolutions adopted by the Jersey cty
Common Council ct their meeting on Tuesday night


Whereas bill is now pending before The Legislature
Of this State authorizing the Central Railroad Company 70
extend their road TO point at near Jersey Cy toe
passage Of such law would II carried into effect greatly
advance the interests and prosperity OF Jersey Sty and
az behooves the people Of Jersey CITY 10 watch thcir
interests connected with this Contemplated Improvement
therefore,


the legislature will carry out the wishes the people Of
Jersey City by advocating and usiug every honorable
means to secure the passage Of the said bill.


Resolved ana, Ia; oefned M copy Of the above preamble
warded by the City Clerk 10 the Senator ana
tivos Of Hudson county in the State Legislature.
Year: 1859

The Colillon party given by w. H. Mick
Ell. on the evening of the Fourth. at Water
loo. was grand affair. We never atten-
ded a party that passed off in better man
ner than did that. The supper was one of
the best we have set down to in Kansas
The table was literally covered with every
luxury the land affords, and we know that
everybody who partook of it thanks Mr.
Nickel and his lady for the rich treat. Af


ter supper the company repaired to the large
hall in the second story of the new Hotel.
to spend few hours in gripping the light
fantastic toe.'' We have seldom seen a
more intelligent or better looking set of
young folks and old than were assembled in
that hall. The music commenced, "honors
70 your partners" and away went the gay
circle of dancers with graceful step and
light hearts. This exercise was kept up
until early next morning. when the compa


ny took leave of each other and of Mr..
Nickel all feeling that they had spent
pleasant Fourth. Those who participated
In the party will not soon forget the kind
and oaiiging landlord and landlady. and the
good time" they had at Mickel's, and es


pecially viii they not forget that supper.
Year: 1859

We are sorry to learn, as we have with
in the last few days. that the wheat crop in
this neighborhoOd is very much injured BY
rust. A few weeks ago every farmer was
delighted with the prospect of heavy
yield of wheat. But Eow some of them
say that their wheat is scarcely worth cut
ting. Indeed one farmer informed Us day
or two since that he would not cut his as
it would not pay for the labor of securing
it. This is indeed unfortunate.
Year: 1859

Persons who think there is no immigra-
ton into Iowa this year are slow There Is
a constant stream pouring in daily. One
train consisting of eleven wagons and ffty-
seven persons. all from one county in Ohio,
passed through this city yesterday morn
ing. They came all the way overland. and
were twenty-six days on the route. They
are bound for Davis and Marion counties.
Let them come; We have room enough for
all and can give them all rich domain on
the broad lands of Iowa-Keokuk Post
Year: 1859

The following is from the Charleston
-Nercary leading Democratic paper at the
South:


The Democratic party exists only in the
South. II is no longer National party.
Why should We not accept the true state OF
things and act upon them. As a party. it IS
a Southern party. and nothing else. Why
should it not turn its back upon the North
and act only for the South
Year: 1859

u The Journal, in referring to Mr.. Clay IS
Speech at ohambersburg, wherein he treated
of the Bliss Bresln Gibson defalcation, asks il
it is any worse to take money from County
than a State Treasury 1t is all owing to hoi0
you take it, Deacon If you sneak in and get
all you can of it, aud then when "the thing s
up" be the first to cry "stop thief % it is con-
slderubly worse than stealing, and mehner than
any thing we can think of Just now
Year: 1859

A poor Arab was travelling in the desert when
he met with spring of clear, sweet, sparkling
water Accustomed as he was to the braekish
wells, to his simple mind it appeared that such
water as this was worthy of a monarch; and filling
his leathern bottle from the spring. he determined
to 90 and present it to the calf himself


The poor man travelled considerable distance
before he reached the presence of his sovereign,
and laid his humble Offering at his feet. The calf
did not despse the little gift brought to him with
so much trouble. He ordered some Of the water TO
be poured into a cup, drank it, and thanking the
Arab with smile, ordered him to be presented
with reward.


The courters around pressed forward, eager to
taste of the wonderful water, but to the surprise
of all, the calf forbade them to touch even single
drop.


After the poor Arab had quilted the royal pres
enee with light and joyful heart the calf turned
his courtiers, and thus explained the motives of
his conduct


' During the travels Of the Abrab," said he, 'the
water in his leathern bottle had become impure and
distasteful. But it an Offering of love, and
as such | received it with pleasure. But had
suffered another partake of It, he would not have
concealed his disgust and therefore forbade you
to touch the draught, lest the heart of the poor
man should have been wounded"


All that sinners can present to their King is like
the water brought by the Arab, though, like him,
we may fancy it worthy the acceptance Of our Lord.
But he will not reject-He VIII not despse the lit
tie Offering of love and faith for He has promised
that even cup of cold water given in the name Of
a disciple shall in no wise lose Its reward.
Year: 1859

q Never forget this Better be an hour too
soon than a minute too late; better 60 too fast
than too slow; better wait for others than let 9TH
ers wait for you better say now, than by-andbye;
better wesr out than rust out
Year: 1859

Liver Complaint. Bilious Affections. Scrofula.

 Erysipelas Humors in the Blood and Skin

 Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Loss of Ap-

 petite, General Debility

 Costiveness, Headache and Sour Stomach. MO medicine in the country has obtained SO IN great celebrity in so short a time as has at tended this wherever introduced. Its marked and immediate effect is observable in every instance on the Liver and Blood. Arousing the former to a healthy action, correcting all the secretions and out all it's humors to the surface 1he Blood IS truE the Life. Cleanse that and you are then in position to restore the weak and languid patient to health Use Dr. Jacobs Btters-use them freely-use them cess. I care not how impure your blood may be- how long you may have suffered from torpid Liver nor to what extent Dyspepsia in its many forms may have ravished your health DR. JACOBS B1TrERs WILL CURE YOU IF YOU CONTINUE TO USE THEM AC- CoRp1NG TO THE DIRECTIONS One tablespoonful usually is sufficient. Never take mora than two, for the medicine, though agreeable and harmless, is not designed as beverage, but medicine brought forward by one of the first New England physicians, as adapted to the wants of the Human Family. General Debility, Costiveness, Headache-and all the result of impure Blood foul stomach and a torpid Liver Cleanse and arouse them and you have struck the axe at the root of the tree.

 In the town of New Haven within the first six months after its introduction sold over

 1000 BOTTLES!

 Any one who doubts this statement can have the proof by calling on me. Do you want any better evidence of the utility of the medicine than an en- dorsement like that, than where it is best known If taking it, it should nauseate the stomach con- slider this evidence that it is needed all the more, and persevere in its use-it will seon be agreeable and pleasant.

 Price for Pint Bottles 25 cents.

 Remember I warrant a cure in every instance. It may take or bottles, but the first will help and then continuing will certainly cure you. Sold in and to the Trade, by S. A. Spencer, New Haven, Ct, Proprietor, and stebbns, Morgan & Allen, 45 Cliff street, N. Y. Sold in Itchfeld by A. c. Smith & Co. 49-yl
Year: 1859

VINEGAR RExEoT.-.ltssrs Euifors If that
lady Oh North Clark street who was bitten by
mad dog will drink vinegar three times day,
pint 1T time if she can, she will be using a
remedy which has for some years been found
efic1cions Il
Year: 1859

The PETER SMITH TuLEs.-The case o
Hart vs.. Burnett, involving the Peter Smith
title, and upon the decision of which rest.
the question of the ownership of a large
amount Of property in San Francisco, is now
before the Supreme Court.
Year: 1859

F1RE-Loss OF LlFE.-A house near the
Rock River bridge, on the Chicago and
Rock Island Railroad, was burned last FRI
day evening about 10 O'Clock, and a little
boy about ten years old was consumed il
the flames. The person who occupied the
house is an employee of the road, On that
evening the family concluded to visit one
of their neIghbors, and putting their little
son to bed, they shut up the house leaving
quite brisk fire burning in the stove.-
During their absence the house took fire and
was consumed. Last Saturday the remains
of the little boy were found.
Year: 1859

A SPECIMEN OF SLAVE SrATE.-In regard
to railroads, the State of Arkansas has per-
mitted slight innovation upon barbarism.
A single road is dragging its slow length along
from point opposite Memphis toward Little
Rock. Forty miles of it have been in opera
ton for several months; the regular time of
the passenger train in making that distance is
six hours! There is no daily newspaper
published in the State! There is no general
system of free schools, and from one third to
one half the white children are growing up in
ignorance. So much for this debatable ground
between civilization and barbarism.
Year: 1859

w The Registry Law Of New York,
although imperfec. in some respects, acted as
such check apsn illegal voting at the recent
election, that the Baltimore papers demand
one for that city. 1t is strange that, while
we record our title to an acre of ground or a
village lot, our right to vote, or our liability to
nave that right rendered nullity by the
illegal vote Of another, is not guarded but by
the summary action Of a board of election
officers, at moments notice! Every con-
sideration of equity and justice, having a
bearing on this question, speaks strongly in
favor of Registry Law. The demand for
such law is as urgent in Iowa as elsewhere.
Let us have it