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Year: 1860

The Maysville Eagle publishes letter from Thos
H. Clay of Kentucky, in response to an Invitation
to attend Mass meeting of the friends of Bell and
following extract 1t is the voice of the venerated
"Harry of the West" speaking through his son


You know how long and how ardently, for the
sake Of our common country and of humanity
have desired to see the downfall of this corrupt and
bloated Democratic Party.-Entertaing the same
political views which my father held and so long
advocated, should be false to the principles ncul-
Gated both by his example and his teaching If did
not rejoice in the almost certain dissolution Of this
incubus which has SO long weighed upon the best
interests and prosperity ofthe confederacy.


The unhallowed ambition of its leaders and its
own corruptions, have produced its disntegraton,
and thank my God that in all probability, shall
live to see the day when it shall be swept from the
face of our beloved country 1t is said that many
good and conservative men in the election of 1856
voted for Buchanan, on the ground of his greater
availability in defeating the Republican candidates
These men, lift be 20, must by this time have seen
their errors, that both the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties are equally sectional and think in the
future, may be safely counted the supporters of
National and Union candidates. believe also,
that there are many good Democrats who rejoice
to see the party chains, by which they have been
SO long bound, falling from around them, and leav-
ing them free and unshackled, to pursue hereafter
that course which patriotism and duty alike in
dcate.


In the election of 1856, the united Democracy,
aided by many conservative men, could carry this
State but by little over 1000 majority what pros
pect have they success, divided they now are
between Breckenridge and Douglas2


We have good and cheering news from all quar-
tiers. Missouri will throw off the yoke of Democrs-
Lo.. n ,
this Scylla and Charybdis. The New England
States are awakening from the dream of Sectional
ism, and the guidance Of incompetent politicians.
Their true and conservative men putting on their
old armour and will advance to the conflict with
the glorious motto of the "Union the Constitution
and the enforcement of the Laws emblazoned on
their shield.


The limits of a letter will not allow me to give
the many and strong reasons entertain for believ-
ing in the success of this great Union movement in
the election of November next


THOMAS II. CLAY.
Year: 1860

HEAVY MAIL RoBBERY i--THREE DOLLARS REwARpl
About three weeks ago gentleman Of New Prov.
idence, some sixty miles down the river, sent us In


registered letter. three dollars for years subscrip-
tion TO the WEEKLY PATRIOT. Having waited q
couple Of weeks so for the paper without receiv-
ing copy, he wrote to the Postmaster here TO know
whether the letter had been received at this Office
Il had not been received there, nor here; and the
gentleman now sends us certificate from the Post
master at New Providence that the letter mail
ed there. We Of course accept the proof and send
the paper. But we want to know what became Of
that three dolars--at what post-cfce on the route
the letter was switched of. We don't care anything
about the money--we only want to know who Ss:
It. and win cheerfully pay the above reward large
1t Is for the information.--Nash. Fat
Year: 1860

ny EDNA CORA.
on from the ocean Of the pas,
The waters glide along
hush the beating of my heart
To list to memorys song.
And every ripple of its sea


Brings back a look or tone
A voice of lov'd ones far away.
OF all calId my own.
A little star that dwells above
In all its beauty now,
Brings back unto my memory dear,
A loving friends fair brow.
How of beneath its light we stray'j--
How Oft at esen-tide,
As hand in hand we rov'd around
The scenery far and wide.
But hush my. heart IT seeketh now,
The happy past again
Obi memory hush thy lovely song,
Its wailing gives me pain.
For tho on earth we may no more
With them our paths pursue
We know that we will meet on high
The faithful and the true.
loSTdoMERY County, Tenn.
Year: 1860

Nature never did betray the soul that loved her,
and nature tells men and women to marry. Just
as he comes to independence and mans estates-iust
the crisis Of his being when It Is 10 be wheth-
er he decides with the good and the great the true
or whether he sinks and be lost forever-matrimo-
ny gives him ballast aud right impulse.
Year: 1860

GAusE AND EFFEcT.-A man was run over and
Killed by the cars last week on Garoga Creek, on
@ tne n nne OF the New York Central Railroad. lie
was discovered upon the track and efforts made IN
warn him of, but as he did not get out of the wav
he was caught and crushed. The jury empaneIled
was of opinion that it was his deliberate intention
10 10 commit suicide, predicating their belief upon
pocket.
Year: 1860

OPERATION OF THE SHoEMAKERs' Strike ON
BUTCHER BoYs.-It is said that the butcher porters
OF Newouryport, Mass, have struck for an advance
of from two to three cents basketrul for carrvin
home meat and provisions from market. some Of
the market men have agreed to the demand, The
strike was caused principally by fear that as the
price OF boots and shoes had advanced the porters
would be unable to provide themselves with those
articles unless they received more wares
Year: 1860

The extraordinary meteor which was seen
in this vicinity on Friday evening was visible
over large extent of country, and excited
very great admiration and wonder. 1t seemed
to come into the field of vision from the north
west, some thirty-fiye or forty degrees above
the horizon, and to move in southeasterly di-
rection When it was first seen it was of a
bright, blueish color, and was supposed by
many to be sky rocket. But as it moved
on, nearly parallel with the horizon, the me-
teor exploded, the two principal fragments, re-
sembling fire balls ofntense brilliancy, and as
large as the full moon, still sailing gracefully
through the heavens, followed by vast trains
of light, and dropping flakes of flame. The
marvellous spectacle was in sight for two or
three minutes. We have received descrip'
tions of it. as seen in this vicinity by many
persons. which do not essentially differ from
the above statement. Mr.. Brigham, at the
agricultural grounds on the new common
was first startled by the explosion, and looking
to the window, had distinct view Of the two
balls of fire, seemingly about two feet apart
and keeping at an exact distance as they NOV





ed horizontally in line a little south of cast
The noise was like the explosion of rocket
Others speak of hearing low, rushing noise
as the meteor passed over the city. Mr.. La
tlrop Bugbee of West Millbury, at the same
time, looking from his window, saw SO bright
a light that he thought the buildings were on
fire. In an instant, however, he observed the
meteor passing over the house from the north
west, in the direction of the "Ramshorn
Pond" where it had separated into several
balls, all of which were followed by bright
trains of light, apparently upwards Of one hun
dred feet in length. All the accounts agree
that the phenomenon had an apparent eleya
ton of but few hundred feet above the earth


The accounts given Of the meteor in other
places are peculiar and interesting 1t is com,
pared by witness, in the Hartford Press, ITO
two fiery tunnels, about ten inches in diameter
at the large ends, of reddish flame color,
moving on level line through the air at about
the speed of flock of wild geese flying, ap.
parently about hundred feet high above the
houses from the small end of the first funnel
came constant succession Of fiery balls, like
those shot from Roman candle, which en-.
tered the second funnel little ways behind
Year: 1860

CAUTION REGARDING THE FLOATING
BRIDGE.-The floating bridge across Lake
Qninsigamond is not a superior contrivance,
and, though safe enough for ordinary travel,
it is not safe for a large number of persons or
teams to remain upon it at one time. The
timbers having been constantly submerged in
the water, have grown soggy and remarkably
heavy, and loaded teams often sink the floor
ing below the water. Therefore all persons
who have occasion 10 cross the bridge during
the regattas on Tuesday and Wednesday, are
cautioned to pass directly over, keeping as
near the middle as possible, except when
meeting other teams, and then be careful to
keep to the right. The importance of this
precaution will be appreciated when it is fully
understood that if in its present condition the
old bridge is heavily loaded on one side it is
liable to roll over and leave horse and rider as
badly off as Pharaoh's host were in the Red
Sea. The safest way is to take bee line
over, staying on the bridge no longer than is
necessary. During the regatta, standing on
the bridge will not be permitted.
Year: 1860

The ladies of England have formed a Carl
baldi association, for the purpose of raising
money to provide for his sick and wounded,
and for the widows and orphans of his fol.
lowers. The Countess of Shaftesbury is
president of the association, and Florence
Nightingale heads the subscription list with a
donation Of Gl0.
Year: 1860

FIRE ALARM.-Some vicious person raised
another false alarm of fire, last evening, about
ten O'Clock, calling out the fire department,
and alarming the whole central part of the
city. The frequency of these false alarms
has long been serious offense, and we trust
that whoever occasions them may be detected
and punished like other petty criminals and
disturbers of the peace.
Year: 1860

TO Purchasers of fCIOthing.-Particular atteu
ton is called to an examination of MY STOCK OF
CLOTHING, which, for STYLE make and finish is second
to no Custom work in the city.


Garments made order in the best manner at short
notice.


Just bear mind that you find better goods at this
store and buy them cheaper than at any other store in
the city. d. IL. EAMFS


Harrington Corner Main and Front street,
apo diff Opposite CITY Hall
Year: 1860

Tho European news this morning, though
without startling Textures. has great interest
to all who have beca obseryaut Of the progress
Of the Italian question. If popular sentiment
is worth anything on the Continent. the right
Of Italy to govern herself in her own way,
seems to be already assured. But it is too
much 10 expect that tho Congress about to
meet to make deliaite settlement a2d treaty,
will permit any arrangements not devised for
the benefit Of the governing classes. But any
change is for the better; and it is possible
that out of the complications Of the present
may grow good, sound and vigorous consti.
tutional government, iu which the Pope and
his priests will have no share. - !.
Year: 1860

ACCIDENT on THE HoRsE CArs.-0ne OF the
hostlers Of the City Railway Co., had his foot
run over on Thursday, while getting OF the
front end Of a State street car while the same
was in motion. a dangerous practice for any
body. Dr.. Ga. Hahn Was called to attend to The
case, and thinks that he may possibly save the
limb, although it is somewhat doubtful.
Year: 1860

at is most remarkable work. Of which America
will be Justly proud and for which al! who study the
English language will long have reascn to respect your
name and to be grateful To you'-Charles Dickens.
Year: 1860

No one of the many ills flesh is heir to-, is SO
prevalent, SO little understood, and so much neg
leced Costiveness. Often orr gnating in careless
ness or sedentary habits; il is regarded slight
disorder of too little consequence to eXrite anxiety,
while in reality it is the precursor and companion
of many of the most fatal and dangerous diseases,
and unless early cradicatcd it will bring the sufferer
to an untmely grave. Among the lighter evils OF
which costiveness is the usual attendant are Head
ache Collie, Rheumatism, Foul Breath, Piles and
others of like nature while long train of frghttul
diseases such as Malignant Fevers, Abcesses; Dys-
Paralysis, Hysteria, Hypochondrasis, Melancholy
and Insanity, first indicate their presence in the
system by this alarming symptom. Not unfrequent
ly the diseases named originate in Constipation, but
take on an independent existence unless the cause
is eradicated in early stage. From all these con
sderatons it follows that the disorJ er should re
ceve Immediate attention whenever it occurs and
no person should neglect to get box ef Cephali;
Pills on the first appearance of the complaint, as
their timely will expel the insdueus approaches
OF disease and destroy this dangerous foe to human
life.
Year: 1860

WANT IN ALABAMA-The Mobile Register,
of Dec 13, publishes the following extract from
letter written by subscriber in Choctaw
county:


You Mobilians have but faint idea of the
misery that will be likely to exist in the coun-
try the coming year. can assure you, from
nv own observation, that in less than two
months from this time eight families out of ten
will actually be out Of corn, and great part OF
them will not have money to buy it with
And as your merchants will not fill orders un-
less the cash accompanies such orders, where
is it to come from?
Year: 1860

BLACKBERRY WINE--Over many quarts as
you have berries, pour so many quarts of cold
water which has been boiled, bruise the berries
well, and let the whole stand for twenty four
hours stirring it occasionally strain the Juice
and put pound and half of sugar to each gallon
of liquid stir it until the sugar is dissolved, and
put it into cask with quarter of of
liquid let it remain open until the next day,
when it should be bunged. In two months it
may be bottled off, and will be found very plea
ant wine
Year: 1860

- OVER EXCITEMENT, and the mental care and
anxiety incident to close attention to business or
study, are among the numerous causes OF Nervous
Headache. The disordered state OF mind and body
incident to this distressing complaint is fatal blow
to all energy and ambition. Sufferers by this disor
der can always obtain speedy relief from these dis
tressing attacks by using one of the Cephac Pills
whenever the symptoms appear. 1t quets the over
tasked BRAIN and soothes the strained and jarring
nerves. and relaxes the tension Of the stomach which
always accompanies and aggravates the disordered
condition of the BRAIN
Year: 1860

TWENTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS sAyED.-Mr. Spal-
ding has sold two millions of bottles of his ccebre


ted Prepared Glue and it is estimated that each
bottle saves at least ten dollars worth of broker fur


niture thus making aggregate of twenty millions
of dollars reclaimed from total loss by this valuable
invention. Having made his Glue n household
word he how proposes to do the world still greater
service by curing all the aching heads with his
Cephalic Pills, and if they are as good as his Glue,
Headaches will soon vanish away like il July.
Year: 1860

GREAT DIscovERY.-Among the most important
of all the great medical discoveries of this may
be considered the system of vaccination for protec-
ton from Small Pox the Cephalic Pill for rehef of
Headache, and the Use of Quinine for the preyen-
tion of Fevers either of which is sure specific,
whose benefits will be experienced by suffering hu-
manity long after their discoverers are forgotten
Year: 1860

Ey7 DID you ever have the Sick Headache? Do
you remember the throbbing temples, the fevered
brow the cathing and disgust at the sight of food
How totally unfit you We're for pleasure, converse
relieved you from all he suffering which you then
experienced. For this and other purposes you
should always have box of them on hand to use as
occasion requires.
Year: 1860

On the 25th Of June last, young man
named Barkiey Woodward, a native OF
Pennsylvania, was killed in an encounter
with a grizzly bear, near San Antonia,
Montgomery county, California, A COM
panion narrates the particulars Of the at-
fair as follows:


1t was on Monday, the 25th of June,
that this man left the place where he was
encamped to go in search Of some cattle,
which appeared to be missing While on
his rambles, he came upon the tracks Of a
grizzly bear, and followed them into the
mountains as far as he could ride. Then
he dismounts, ties his horse to tree, takes
his rife and follows in the tracks Of the
dangerous animal until he overtakes it
then goes to within twenty feet Of it and
fires from behind a rock He leaves his
rifle leaning against the rock and runs for
some trees, but the bear is too fast for
him; he has not even time to use his re-
volver The bear caught him, threw him
down and chewed his head and face nearly
to pieces, being left entirely blind In
that most horrible condition he wandered
for about three quarters Of mile down
the creek, towards where his horse was
tied, at times walking, at times tumbling
and rolling down the rough rocks, until
through exhaustion he laid down and
died In that state he was found four
days after being missed.


l have taken the pains to send you this
communication, hoping that you will insert
it or part of it in your paper, with the re-
quest that all Pennsylvania papers aoH
copy, so that Mr.. Woodward's widowed
mother may learn of her sons untimely
end. [ was one of the persons who went
in search of him, and can vouch for the
truth of what is written He had but late
Year: 1860

Ncyer saa0 a Gold DozIar-The Phila-
delphia Inquirer says that not very long
since liberated convict, from the Eastern
Pennsylvania Penitentiary, went to one Of
the inspectors to ask for aid. The official
kindly gave him gold dollar. The ex-
convict took it, and after gazing for some
time with some curiosity, remarked that
when he went to prison he had never heard
of the existence of coin of that dcnomi-
nation!


Many of the prisoners after their iber-
alton, learn for the first time Of important
political and social events which have made
great excitement in their day, and which
Lave entirely lost their novelty to the world
at large,
Year: 1860

ly come to this vicinity to live, and none
Of his best friends know that he has any
relatives in this State. He mentioned that
he had a mother living in Pennsylvania,
but we cannot recollect in what part


FRANCIS SYLVESTER.
Year: 1860

8s5~A Saratoga correspondent Of the
Troy Times says that two Boston men are
the largest winners Of the gambling season
at the favorite watering place referred to.
One of them is an OLD man nearly sixty
years of age, who formerly kept a hotel in
Albany, and failing in the business, in a
moment of desperation, at the age OF forty,
took up the profession of gambler. For
tune seemed to attend him from the first,
and he is now estimated to be worth $780,
0G0-all of which he has gained at hazard.
He has his servants in livery at the
Springs, his fast horses, carriages, and to
one unacquainted with his profession, he
appears a wealthy man of the world, pol
ished and refined in his manners, and
gentleman Of abundant means, who has
come to recruit his health by a morning
draueht at the Congress, or drive upon
the avenue. He is reckoned to be the
smartest and most lucky gambler in the
country. Few would imagine that he is
other than what he seems yet he is only a
type Of large class of persons who annu-
ally assemble at Saratoga, and pass for per-
sons of the highest respectability.'
Year: 1860

FTghrM Accidenh-A distressing acci-
dent lately occurred in West Hempfeld,
Lancaster county, Penna. \ Mr. VIM.
Baton, wi.l a Wagon load of camp meet
ing fixtures, was returning from Mount
lie Camp. Three ladies were in the wag-
on The horses took fright and ran down
a hill with the swiftness Of the wind One
Of the ladies, Miss Nauman, fell off, struck
q stone, and had her skull broken in, her
tongue split almost in two, and was other
wise injured Betsy Bowman had her
right arm broken just above the wrist, her
left arm in two places, and elbow out Of
joint, one leg out Of joint, nose split in
two, and several gashes in her head and
Mr. Baton had his upper jaw bone broken
in a shocking manner, and received other
internal injuries.
Year: 1860

4 Lazy Bitten Ly a Rat.-The Charles
ton Evening News relates the following
which occurred in that city:


On Thursday morning at about | clock,
lady residing in South street, next door
south of the Planters Hotel, was awakened
from sleep by a great noise in her room
made by rat, when she set small poodle
dog that slept at her bedside upon it, which
was soon conquered. The lady anxious to
escape the apparently infuriated thing, at
tempted to jump into bed, and while in the
act the rat quilted his hold upon the dog,
and flying at her, seized with his teeth the
sole Of her right foot near the two small
toes, and inflicted a severe wound. Sim
pie remedies were used upon the wound,
but Friday morning there was such strong
symptoms Of 5ctGaas appearing, that DR..
Frazer was sent for, and under his care she
is doing well, though no: entirely out Of
danger yet. Her husband, who is po-
liceman, came home about the time she
vas bitten, and with a stick, succeeded af-
ter a hard encounter in killing the furious
animal, whose body measured Is inches.
Year: 1860

TwHyTy MILLIONS or DoLLARs sAvsp-MK Spsldns hAs
od two millions bottles of his celebrated Prepared Glue and


Is that each dollars worth OF
broken furniture thus making aggregate Of twenty millions Of
Having made his Glue household word he proceeds do
the world greater service by curing all the aching heads with
his Ceplac Pills. and they good bis Clue headaches
will soon vanish away ike snow in July
Year: 1860

v.rOryR EXCITEMENT, and the mental and anxiety
10 close attention to business study among tho


causes Headache The disordered state OF


nd and body incident this distressing complaint Is fatal
bov 10 all ambition. Sufferers by this disorder can
always obtain speedy relief from these distressing attacks oy
% one of the Cephac Pills whenever the symptoms appeal


ones the BRAIN and soohes the strained and jar
Inc and reaxes the the stomach which always
and sggrayses the Of the brain
Year: 1860

GRgAT DncoyERY-Among the most important Of al the
area medical discoveries OF this may be considered tse ss
tenn of vaccination for protection from Small the CepnAc
PIN for relief of Headache and the Of Quinne for the pre-
yenton either of which specific whose oen-
viii be experienced BY suffering humanity long aer eH
discoyereTs forgotten.
Year: 1860

STATE DISTRICT CoURT.-Morgan ct al. vs..
Spangler, 1.-THE particulars of this case noted
Saturday. Further argument in this case
is postponed until Tuesday morning. The
Court will proceed this morning with other
causes before the other jury.


Forest City Bank Case. A motion TO dis
miss the quo warranto proceedings against
the Forest City Bank, for the reason that the
proceedings were instituted by the Prosecu-
ting Attorney instead of the Attorney Gen
eral, and that the allowance thereof was by
a Judge of the Common Pleas as a Judge of
the District Court, instead of by Judge of
the Supreme Court acting as q Judge of the
District Court, was, at the present term,
overruled. A demurrer to the information
was then filed, which was sustained as to
some specifications and overruled as to 9TH
ers. The plaintiff then on leave filed a
plea, to which the defendant filed demur-
rer, which was overruIed, and leave given
to the plaintiff to file a replication, which
has been done, and the case set down for
trial on Wednesday morning next.
Year: 1860

FREIGHT ROUTE TO THE EAsT.-In another
column will be found the card of the Cleve-
land & Pittsburgh Road as through freight
route to the east. Our shippers will do well
to consult the advantages of this route,
which has, in years past,abundantly proved
its capacity in this regard and with general
satisfaction. The managers and agents are
competent and reliable and will attend
promptly to all business entrusted to theiI
charge,
Year: 1860

SIXTH WARD WIDE-AwAEEs.-You are
hereby notified to meet at the Wigwam on
Scoville Avenue on Monday evening next at
I o'clock precisely for the purpose Of parade
and drill E. B, CHAMBERLAIN,
Comuoandant