• ' ■■■ - ■■.':•• . ■ j . - • . - ; . ' > ; .. • (The jllancastcr JJntcUiijciirti: VOL. LVIIJ. INTELLIGENCER & LANCASTERIAN. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY, AT NO. 8 NOBTH DUKE STREET, BY GEO> SANDERSON, TEEMS Subscription.— Two Dollars per annum, payable in ad vance. No subscription discontinued until all arrearages are paid, unless at the option of the Editor. Advertisements."— Advertisements, not exceeding one square, (12 lines,) will be inserted three times for one dollar, and twenty-five cents for each additional inser tion. Those of a greater length in proportion. Jos Printing —Such as Hand Bills, Posters, Pamphlets, Blanks, Labels, &c. f &c., executed with accuracy and at the shortest notice. AUTUMN LEAVES BY ICISB SABAH C. SOCWELL The first pale leaves of Autumn, Are floating on the breeze, That sighs so mournfully and low, Among the swaying trees. Those leaves so bright and- lovely Even in their decay, Whisper, os iightly they descend, Thou too must pass away. We are but types and shadows Of thy few fleeting years, Thy life so fraught with joy and love, . With bitterness and tears. With the soft-wooing zephyr, The child of southern bowers, We played in thoughtless gaiety Through the long summor hours. Those happy days are ended, They were too bright to last; We now are scattered far and wide, By the rudo autumn blast. Bo it is with your lifetime, Ye sport in joy and pride, Until the silent stream of death Engulfs yoirtn its tide. MV FIRST BRIEF. A LEAF FROM A COUNSELLOR’S NOTE BOOK, BY JOHN B. WILLIAMS, M. D With the exception of medicine, there is no profession so difficult to obtain a footing in as law. It frequently happens that the best years of a young man’s life are passed in some obscure street waiting for a step ping stone which is to lend him to profes sional honor, and what is more important still, put money in his purse. '• No one knows but those who have had stern ex perience for their mentor, all a young man has to go through before he can obtain a respectable position in this world of com petition and cares. None but these can tell of the heart sickness, a thousand times worse than any bodily ailment, which these strivers after reputation are obliged to suffer. But there is one satisfaction.— With a steady purpose, sterling integrity, and unflinching perseverance, the day of fortune will come ; it may be delayed—but come it eventually must, and then, when the end is gained, the struggles to attain it appear much less than they really were. In 1846 I was admitted to the bar. I shall never forget my feelings of pride when I Baw for the first time my name, HENRY MELTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, in all the glory of gilt letters on a black label, nailed to the front of a dingy looking house in Chambers street, in the city of New York. Know then, gentle reader, my offices were situated in that same house. They were two in number ; the first being a kind of reception room, and the other my sanctum. I remember how the latter was furnished distinctly, although so many years have intervened since then. The principal articles of furniture were two large book-eases,, containing my library— the lower shelves were filled with large books, bound in sheepskin, and backed with a red title. The upper shelves con tained works of a little lighter description, and if the truth must be told, the latter were taken down much oftener than the former. Well, I seated myself at my desk the same day that the before-mentioned shin gle was exhibited outside, and expected that I should soon be overwelmed with business, but I soon found myself deceived; day after day passed, and not a soul called. I was in despair, my small means were slewly oozing away, for, in spite of all my economy, I was obliged to eat. Six months passed away and 1 had not a single client. One day I heard a ring at the bell, but I took no heed of it now; when I first occupied my offioe such a peal as that would have oaused me to pass my hand through my hair, straighten down my vest, and seize one of the pale, yellow bound books with red titles—but I had been so often deoeived, that I scarcely notioed it now, or only expected my boy to enter stating that “a man wanted twenty five oents for the Herald ,” or some other demand epon my purse. What, then, was ray surprise, when the boy opened the door, saying with a smile : ‘lf you please, sir, there’s a lady wants to speak to you V I started, and was completely dumb founded for a moment; but the boy looked at me with so curious a glance, which ap peared to say, ‘first client,’ that I immedi ately recovered myself, and assuming all the dignity I could command, I told the boy to inform the lady that I should be disengaged in a few minutes. After having arranged some paper on my desk, and taken down one of the afore said sheepskin bound volumes, I requested the lad to show the lady in. Immediately afterwards she was ushered into the room. I had no opportunity of judging whether she was old or young, as she was closely veiled. , It was evident she had recently suffered some loss in her family, for she was dressed in deep black. I invited her to be seated, and placed my self in a listening attitude. ‘ Have 1 the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Melton V she asked in a musical voice. I bowed affirmatively. ‘ I wish to consult you, sir,’ she contin ued in the same clear voice, 'on a matter whioh nearly concerns my happiness. I will at once lay the case before you for your opinion. I should first tell you my name- is M’Leod, Margaret M’Leod— ’ ‘ M’Leod V I interrupted, with a start. < Not any relation to the gentleman who last week was —’ I hesitated to finish the sentence. ‘ Murdered, you were about to say,’ she continued. ‘ Yes, sir, lam his daughter.’ And she lifted her veil from her face as she said this, revealing features of unsur passed loveliness. 1 gazed with inoreased interest on my fair visitor, for the fact is, the murder of James M’Leod had made a great noise.— The papers had been filled with the details of it during the past week. ‘You are aware,’ continued Miss M’Leod, ‘that a young man named Harvey Johnston is arrested on suspioion of having committed the deed; but I know him to be innocent!’ ‘ Indeed!’ -1 returned, ‘how is that ? Appearances are very much against him, if we can judge by newspaper reports.’ ‘ I tell you he is innocent, innocent!’ she exclaimed, bursting into aS flood of tears. ‘ Harvey could never have commit ted a crime like that! 0, you don’t know him, sir, if you did, not the slightest shade of suspicion would remain on your mind for a minute.’ j By the vehement tone in iliich she wjhicu » addressed me, I immediately penetrated her secret, that she wa3 in love with Har vey Johnston. I gently hinted that such was the case to her; she immeniately ac knowledged it to be the truth. j I besought the- young iady to lay the whole facts of the case before me as she knew them. This she proceeded to do, and the substance of her statement was as follows • jj i Mr. James M’Leod was a retired mer chant living up town, as Bleeker street yvas then called. He was a widower, ij his fam ily consisting of himself, his daughter— the only child he had, a middle-aged lady, who acted as a kind of governess! and two female servants. | Mr. M’Leod was a very stern i,an, who never changed an opinion, and who would be obeyed to the letter in his household. He scarcely ever smiled, butj passed through the world unloving and'[unloved. It is true his only daughter, Margaret, sometimes appeared to soften himij but still he never seemed to regard her | with the fondness of a parent. He was Ipolite to her, and that was all. As for Margaret, she loved her father as much asishis cold nature would allow her, but nev(|r having received any tokens of love from him, it can scarcely be wondered that her affec tion was more a matter of duty than feel ing. !j Up tr ithi fr- the date of within a year from date oi this history, they had lived a very retired life, seeing little or no company. Their house in Bleeker street was a very large one, so they could only a -small portion of it, and I remember th| irnpres siopCof loneliness conveyed to mjj mind by Miss M’Leod, when she was describing the uninhabited part of the house!. One day her father informed hbr that had made an engagement for her land him self to spend the evening withjh former partner of his. It was here she [first met Harvey Johnston, and they were soon attached to each other. They became fast friends, and the frienship soon ripjened into love. For a length of time they met clan destinely, Margaret not daring to [make her father acquainted with her passion. At length Harvey persuaded her to allow him to make known his suit to Mr. M^Lkod. — He did so, and met with an indignant refu sal ; in fact, Margaret’s father flad even gone so far as 'to insult him, apd forbid him from ever speaking to his ijdaughter again. It is scarcely needless td say that his orders were disobeyed—the lqvers cor responded and met as before. ;! At last Margaret M’Leod made up her mind that if her father would not give his consent to her marriage, she would marry without it, but she wished Harvey to make |one more effort. i This br’ down to the da L of tin inis brings us down to the day oi murder. On that night Harvey ijpaid Mr. M’Leod a visit, about 9 o'clock in the evening—high words were heard to pass between them, and then there was a blank. About eleven o’clook the same night a policeman was walking down I Bleeker street, and discovering Mr. M’Le< id’s front door open, he mounted the steps in order to close it, when he fancied .he heard the noise of footsteps in the house. He enter ed and ascended the stairs. When he reaqhed the front drawing-room terrible sightSnet his gaze. Mr. M.’Leoil was ly ing all his length on the floor stcne dead. A pool of\blood was beside thej body, as well as a knife with which the deed had evidently been committed, for it whs proved upon a further examination that his throat had been cut from ear to ear. j But the strangest part of the story was that Har vey Johnston was discovered in |he room with the murdered man. When the policeman first entered the room he discov ered him groping around the walls, for the apartment was quite dark until the police man brought his lantern. Of course, John ston was arrested, and the proof against him -appeared overwhelming, for it was foundtthat the knife with which the murder had been committed belonged to' him. A coroner’s jury was summoned, and Harvey Johnston was committed to take, his trial at the ensuing assizes for the-wilful mur der of Mr. M’Leod, and every one who read the details of the coroncr’f inquest appeared perfectly satisfied of his:'guilt. Such was the substance of MissiM’Leod’s statement to me, of course in her relation she frequently wept, and made'ji repeated asservations of her lover’s innocence. ‘ Now, Mr. Melton,’ she added, as she concluded, “ l want you to undertake his case—and for Heaven’s sake - (J° every thing you can for him, for I confess to you that all my hopes of happiness in Ijhis world are wrapt up in him. Spare no ekpense— I am certain it will be proved that he is innocent.’ i ‘ But, my dear young lady, I am afraid his case is desperate. What is his expla nation V j • -i I have neither seen nor heard from him since his arrest, but I feel he! is inno cent. 1 ;j ‘ I am confident such as that will be of but little avail to him in a court of justice ; however, I will call) and see him,' and hear his statement; I jvill then let you know the result.’ il With a reiterated request that a should spare no expense, and promising to call the next day, the young lady took her leave. 1 The moment she had gone, I put on my hat, and wended my way to thej Tombs. After making my business knovjjn, I had ho difficulty in obtaining access to the prisoner, and was immediately conducted to him. I found myself in the presence of a fine-looking young man about: five and twenty years of age. He was possessed of a fine open countenance, and I sought in vain to discover the slightest indication of guilt in any one feature. All was placid and serene there. I made known! my bus iness to him, at the same time stating that I had been sent there by Miss M’Leod. 1 Poor girl!’ exclaimed he, thel moment I mentioned her name, 1 she believes in my innocence then. Yes, yes, I know that it must be so, she knows me to! well to suppose for a moment that I could commit such a horrible deed !’ j He paused an instant and hurriedly wiped away a tear, supposing that I did not notioe him. :| “ THAT COUNTRY IS THU MOST PROSPEROUS WHERE LABOR COMMANDS THE GREATEST REWARD.”—BUCHANAN, LANCASTER CITY, PA., TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 3, 1857. ‘ I have now been incarcerated here for more than a week,’ he continned, .after a pause, ‘and‘yet 1 cannot realize the fact, it appears like a hideous dream to me. I ask myself is it possible I can be arrested for murder ? And for the murder of the father of my own dear girl ? But no jury can bring me in guilty.’ ‘ Mr. Johnston,’ I replied, ‘ truth com pels me to state thaf the evidence against you is fearfully strong.’ ‘ Why, Mr. Melton, you surely do not believe me guilty of this hideous crime V said he, his face flushing with indignation.’ « Let me hear your statement,’ I replied, and then I will answer yourquestion. You are aware of the nature of the evidence against* you. It can be summed up in a few words. A gentleman is found murdered in his drawing room—a policeman enters the apartment and discovers you there alone with the murdered man—and the deed is found to be committed with your bowie-knife, besides your clothes being sprinkled with the victim’s blood.’ ‘ Mr. Melton,’ replied the prisoner, lift ing up his hand to Heaven, ‘I swear before God that 1 knew nothing of the murder until the policeman entered the room with his lantern. The discovery of the horrid deed inspired me with as much surprise and terror as it did him.’ I looked at Johnston after he had utter ed these words, to see if he were not de ranged. But no, his countenance was perfectly calm and collected. < Explain yourself,’ I exclaimed. ‘ for the life of me, I cannot understand you. — You appear to me to be speaking in para doxes.’ ‘ I will give you a plain statement of whaf'l know of the matter. You can form your own opinion as to how far I am impli cated in it. On the night in question I went to pay M’Leod a visit, in order to ob tain if possible his consent to my marriage to his daughter Margaret. I found him in the front drawing-room. I suppose it was about nine o’olock when I visited the house. Mr. M’Leod received me very haughtily. I should say some months ago I had an interview with him on the same subject, which passed off anything but satisfactorily. The moment I broached the matter again to him, he became very violent, and used very harsh language to me—at length my blood was up, and I be lieve I retorted in very strong words. I have no idea how long this interview last ed ; it must have been sometime, however, for I felt it my duty to enter into a con siderable explanation, and to free myself from various charges he brought against me. At last I took up my hat to go, and had already turned towards the door, when some one approached me from behind, and clapped a handkerchief to my mouth, sat urated, I suppose, with chloroform for in a moment I was senseless, and God is my witness that I am utterly ignorant of all that passed in the room after that, I only recovered my senses a few minutes before the policeman entered with a light. And this is all I know about the matter. Whilst Johnston was making this expla nation, I scrutinized his face closely, but could not detect the slightest appearance of deception in his features. ‘ But how do you acoount for the mur der having been committed with your bowie knife V ‘ It must have been taken from my pock et while I was insensible, for I acknowledge the knife is mine, and that I had been accustomed to carry it about me for some months past. < Have you any idea who could have committed the deed V I enquired after a pause. ‘None in the world,’ he replied; ‘it must have been some one from the outside, for there were none but women in the house.’ After a little further conversation on the matter I took my departure, without giving him any decided opinion as to my belief in his innocence. When I reached my office, I seated myself in an easy chair, and pon dered over the matter long and seriously. I was well aware that Johnston’s statement was an impossible one, and would of course have no weight in a court of justice ; but there was something in his manner of tell ing to me—something in his frank open countenance, which impressed me strongly in his favor, and after mature consideration I came to the conclusion that the statement might be true. But it is one thing to be lieve in a person’s innocence, and another to prove it. The next question to be de cided, was, if Johnston was innocent, who was the murderer 1 Here I must confess I was totally at fault, I had not the slight est clue to guide me. It appeared certain to me that none of' the inhabitants of the ,houso could have done it, for as I before said, they consisted only of Miss M’Leod, Miss Leroy, an old maid who acted as kind of governess to Margaret, and the two ser vant girls. I made up my mind that it must have been some one from without, and the door having been left open, favored the supposition. I began to invent a thousand different theories as to how the murder was effected, until my brain grew dizzy. The thought then entered my head to go and search the house where the deed had been committed, to see if I could discover any clue there. I immediately acted; upon it, and in a few minutes found myself before the door of the late Mr. M’Leod’s residence. It was a large, gloomy looking house, bearing anything but an inviting aspeot, and just such a plaoe as one would imagine to he the theatre of some dark deed. I knocked at the door, and requested to see Miss M’Leod. I was immediately shown into a parlor, and in a few minutes she entered the room. I then informed her as to the result of my interview with Harvey Johnston. I also told her that I believed in his inno cence, but did not seek to disguise from her the fact that there was much to be done before we should be able to convince a jury such to be the oase. I then requested permission to search the house. It was immediately granted. My search did not amount to much. I noticed, however, one thing—the drawing room door was so situated that when any one stood on the threshhold of it he cculd not see a portion of the room on account of the projecting fire-place. I was further satisfied that a person might easily have entered from without, ascended the stairs, stupified one or both of the inmates of the chloroform, and then emmitted the deed. I was aljout leaving the house, when the thought struck me I had not examined Mr. M’Leod’s bed-room. I hastened to repair my forgetfulness. I found it to be an ordinary sized chamber, with nothing speoial in it exoept an old bureau, which immediately struck my at tention from the fact of my father having possessed one exactly like it. I ppened the top of it, and found that it contained two secret recesses like ours at home. I opened these recesses, and discovered one to be empty, the other contained a single paper which proved to be an old letter, yellow with age. I felt justified in opening and reading it. It ran as follows : “ Albany, N. Y., May 19,1826. “ You have basely deserted me, and de ceived me, —all my burning love is now turned to bitter hatred ; but do not imag ine you shall escape with impunity. By the living God I swsar to be revenged! I can wait years ay, years, to accomplish my purpose. Think on it and tremble ! Helen Morris.” On the outside it bore the inscription, “ Mr. M’Leod, 52 Front street, New York.’ I read the letter over several times ; it was, to say the least of it, a curious docu ment., and I decided to keep it in my pos session, not expecting that it would lead to any discovery—it appeared to be written too long ago for that and the chances were that Helen Morris was long ago smmoned to her long, last home. ' I returned home, weary and unsatisfied. For the Dext three weeks I made every possible exertion to clear up the mystery without the slightesfrsuccess. The day of trial approached, and I had not discovered the slightest evidence to corroborate the prisoner's statement. Scarcely a day pass ed but Miss M’Leod either called herself, or sent to know what progress I was ma king. I could give her but very slight hope of being able to save Harvey. On the evening before the day fixed for the trial, I seated myself in my office, ut terly dispirited and worn out. I had no hope of being able to convince a jury of Johnston’s innocence. 1 was well aware that his statement would be laughed at, and the ouly witness I could bring for ward, would be as to character. I was miserable at the idea of bringing such a lame defence into court—and my first ease, too. 1 thought I would smoke a cigar, and try if that would have any effect in sooth ing my irritated nerves. I tore a piece from an old New York Herald, in order to light it ; when by some strange circum stance, what, it is difficult to explain, the following advertisement among the ‘ per sonals ’ caught my eye : ‘lf the lady who purchased the chloro form of Messrs. It. & 0., apothecaries, 201 Broadway, will call upon the latter she will have the purse restored which she left on the counter.’ I snatched the oilier portion of the paper for the purpose of discovering the date, 1 found it to have been issued the very day after the- murder. To throw away my cigar, put on my hat, and rush from the house was the work of a moment. I had not far to go,, and soon found myself in Messrs. R. & O.’s store. ‘ A lady bought some Chloroform of you about two months ago ?’ said I, to a gen tlemanly looking clerk, behind the counter. ‘ Yes, sir.’ ‘ She left a purse on the counter V ‘ Yes, sir.’ ‘ Will you be good enough to inform me if she has ever reclaimed that purse 1 ‘ She has not, although we advertised it several days.” : Who served her with the chloroform V ‘I did.’ ‘ Did you notice her appearance V ‘ She was quite elderly. I was surprised at her buying so much at a time ; but she stated she wanted it for her husband, who is a physician, and so I let her have it.’ ‘ Would you know her if you were to see her again V ‘ I believe I should. I noticed that she wore a blue shawl with a red fringe—it struck me particularly, because it had such an uncommon appearance.’ I could obtain no further information from the clerk, and returned to my office with even my last hope swept away. The next day I was in court early. I determined to do all I could for my client; but without the faintest hope of success. The case was soon called on, and the pros ecuting attorney commenced his address— he stated to the court what he intended to prove, and as he recounted the fearful array of evidence against the prisoner, I could not help turning my eyes to the latter, and observed he stood perfectly aghast at the strong card made against him. Not a single event that had transpired during his intercourse with the M’Leod family but was turned into tho strongest evidence agaiust.him. Miss M’Leod was tho first witness called. Her testimony made fearfully against the prisoner. She acknowledged there had been a violent quarrel between Harvey Johnston and her father some time previ ous, and that the former had been very much irritated by some epithets bestowed on him by Mr. M’Leod, and had even vaguely threatened vengeance. By the cross-examination of this witness, I elicited the fact that the prisoner’s dis position was good, kind and amiable ; but her anxiety to say as much as possible for her lover did him more harm than good.— And when she descended from the stand, many reproachful glances were Cast after her. The two servants followed and gave much the Bame evidence as Miss M’Leod. I declined to cross-examine them. Wit nesses were then called to fix the owner ship of the knife on the prisoner at the bar. I elicited nothing on cross-examina tion ; and it was the same with the police man who first discovered the murder. The governess, Julia Leroy, was next oalled on the stand. For a moment or two she did not reply to her name, it had to be repeated two or three times. At length she made her appearance, and ascended to the witness box. The moment 1 cast my eyes on her I saw something which made my ears .tingle, and sent the blood coursing like fire through my veins ; but I had sufficient command over myself to say nothing. ‘ Miss Leroy,’ said the prosecuting at torney, ‘ you, I believe, were a friend of the deceased, and lived in the same house with him V . ‘ Yes, sir.’ ‘ You opened the door for the prisoner at the bar on the night of the murder!’ ‘ I did.’ ‘ Relate what passed.’ ‘ I showed Mr. Johnston into the front drawing-room where Mr. M’Leod was sit ting, and I returned to the back drawing room, where I was at work, sewing, when the prisoner rang the bell. The two drawing-rooms are only separated by fold- ing doors, so I could hear nearly all that passed. Mr. M’Leod and the prisoner soon got to high words—and I heard the former call the latter a 1 villain ’ and a ‘ scoundrel.’ Mr. Johnston retaliated, and swore he would be revenged on hi® at some future day. And then their voioes lowered, and I could not make out what they were talking about. I went to bed at ten o’clock, leaving them still in the room together, and was roused by half past eleven by the intelligence that Mr. M’Leod had been murdered. This is all I know about the matter.’ * As I suppose the counsel for the pris oner will not cross-examine this witness,’ Baid the district attorney, seating himself, ‘ this, your honor, closes the case for the prosecution.’ ‘ Stay,’ said I, rising, l l wish to ask the witness a few questions if she has no ob jections.’ The witness, who had already descended from the box, took her place again on the stand. ( Madam,’ said I, 1 you are unmarried, I believe V ‘ I am.’ ‘ Wbat is your name V ‘ iJulia Leroy.’ ‘ Would you have any objection to write it down for me on this piece of paper ?’ < None at all,’ she replied, doing as I had requested, and handing back the paper to me. I glanced at it and placed it before me. ‘ Miss Leroy,’ I exclaimed, slowly, ‘ I am about to ask you rather an ungallant question, but you must forgive it. Will you be good enough to tell the Court your age V She hesitated a moment, and then re plied : 1 Certainly, I am forty-five next birth day.’ ‘ Thank you, I returned. 1 Will you be good enough to answer the next question as explicitly—have you ever had any use for chloroform'?’ , She turned fearfully pale, and for a moment or two made no reply—at last she said: 1 1 appeal to the Court if lam to an . swer such stupid questions V ‘lt appears to me,’ said the worthy judge, ‘ that the . cross-examination is en tirely extraneous to the matter in question, but of course, if the counsel insists, the witness must answer the questions he pro | pounds.’ ‘ I reiterate my question,’ I replied, [ quietly, 4 do you ever use chloroform | 4 I do use it occasionally for the tooth ache,’ was the sullen rejoinder. 4 Now, Madam, listen to me and answer the question distinctly. Did you, or did you not purchase four ounces of chloroform on the day of the murder, at Messrs. R. & C’s Drug store, in Broadway V The witness reeled in the box, and had to support herself by catching hold of the sides of it. She turned as pale as death, and could not speak for more than a minute. I kept my eyes fixed on her as if I would read her very soul. She partially recovered herself, and replied in a firm voice : ‘ Well, I did buy four ounces of chloro form on the day mentioned—and what then V ‘ I simply wanted to know, that is all.’ ‘ Very well, I have answered your ques tion. Have you anything more to ask me V ‘ Yes—were you ever known by any other name than Julia Leroy 1’ j The woman glared at me and made no ; reply. ! ‘ I insist on an answer,’ I continued. i ‘ No,’ she replied, boldly summoning up i all her couragd. j ‘ Now, madam, answer me,’ I replied, in a stern voice, ‘ did you not live in Albany in 1826—and was not your name then I Helen Morris V It is no use your denying ■ the fact, for I know all,’ I added. She gave one shriek, and exclaimed in a heart-rending voice : ; ‘ Yes—l acknowledge it—l committed the deed—l am guilty ! I am guilty !’— And then she fainted away. An indescribable scene of confusion : took place in Court. Harvey Johnston was remanded, and the witness Julia Leroy, was taken into custody. The fact is, the moment she had entered the box I knew I stood in presence of Mr. M’Leod’s murderer, for she wore a blue shawl with a red fringe. The two facts of the case passed through my mind like lightning, and I immediately divined that this Julia Leroy was no other than Helen Morris, and after she had written her name, I was certain that such was the case. Why such an idea should have entered my head, I know not, it appears to be inspiration. That same night Julia Leroy made a confession. It appeared when she was a ’ girl, Mr. M’Leod had become acquainted with her, and by his wily arts effected her 1 ruin. She lived with him some time, and i then he deserted her, and it was then she wrote the letter I had found in his bed ’ room. Prom that time she lived only to : accomplish her purpose, and after a lapse of some years, obtained an introduction into his family. She waited for twenty years, until a favorable opportunity oc curred to put her scheme into execution. At length the time seemed come. She ob tained a supply of chloroform, and first rendered Harvey Johnston insensible by its influence, and before Mr. M’Leod had time to give the alarm, she took his life in the manner before referred to, by means of a bowie-knife which had fallen from John ston’s pocket, as he fell. She used the latter weapon in preference to the one with whioh she had provided herself as being likely to fix suspicion on the young man In one month she was found guilty and only saved herself from an ignominious death by taking poison. About three months after the events described, Harvey Johnston and Margaret M’Leod wero married, and I have reason to know they have lived happily ever since. As for myself, this case was a stepping stone to renown, and amid all the favors of fortune with which I am. now surrounded I alwayß regard the hand of Providenoe in the success I experienced with Mt First Brief. Western Trade.— The warehouses in the city of Buffalo, it is stated, are crammed to their utmost capacity with grain, flour, and general produoe, from the West Fresh car goes are constantly arriving, but there is no one to receive them. The Banks, in many instances, have advanced the freight, taking the whole cargo as security. One firm has now thirteen boats lying at West Troy heavily laden with valuable produce, and they are unable to raise the money ($3000) to pay the tolls. CARDS. DR. JOBS M’CAIjI.A, DENTIST.—omce No. 4 East King street, Lancaster, Pa. apr 18 tf 13 REMOVAL-WILLIAM S. AMWEG, Attorney at Law, has removod his office from his former place into South Luke street, nearly opposito the Trinity Lutheran Church. apr 8 tf 12 SAMUEL H. REYNOLDS, Attorney at Law. Office, No. 14 North Duke street, opposite the Court House. , may 5 tf 16 DR. s. WELCHENS, SURGEON DEN TIST.—Office, Kramph’s second floor,North East corner of North Queen and Orange streets, Lancas ter, Pa. jan 20 tf 1 WT. McPHAIL, . ATTORNEY AT LAW, mar 31 ly 11 Strasbubg, Lancaster Co., Pa. Newton lightner, attorney AT LAW, has removed his Office to North Duke street, to the room recently occupied by Hon. I. E. Hiester. Lancaster, apr 1 tfll REMOVAL— ISAAC E. HIESTER, At torney at Law, h&s removed to an office in N. Duko street, nearly opposite new Court Hooso, Lancaster, Pa. apr 1 6m 12 ALDUS J. NEFF, Attorney- at Law- Office with B. A, Shaffer, Esq., south-west corner of Centre Square, Lancaster. may 15, ’55 ly 17 Removal— william b. fordney, Attorney at Law, has removed bis office from North Queen street to the building in the south-east corner of Ceutre Square, formerly known as Hubley’s Hotel. Lancaster, april 10 WILLIAM WHITESIDE, SURGEON DENTIST.—Office in North Queen street, Sd door from Orange, and directly over Sprengor A Wosthaeffer’s Book Store. Lancaster, may 27, 1856. ly lb JESSE LANDIS, Attorney at Law—Of fice one door oast ofLecliler’s Hotel, East King street, Lancaster, Pa. 331. AU kinds of Scrivening—such as writing Wills, Deeds, Mortgages, Accounts, Ac., will he attended to with correctness and despatch. may 16, ’55 tf*l7 DR. J. T. BAKER, Homoeopathic Phy sician, successor to Dr. McAllister. Office 19 E. Orange st., nearly opposito the First Ger man Reformed Church. Lancaster, April 17 (tf*l3) JAMES BLACK, Attorney at Law.—Of fice in East King street, two doors east ofLechler’s Hotel, Lancaster, Pa. All business connected with his profession, and all kinds of writing, such as preparing Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Stating Accounts, Ac., promptly attended to. may 15. tf-17 Alexander Harris, Attorney at LAW. Office South Queen St., West hide, near Vine Si. References : Governor James Pollock, Harrisburg, lion. Andrew G. Curtin, do. Hon Joseph Casey, do. Hon. Andrew Parker, Mifllintown. Hon. James M. Sellers. do. A. K. McClure, Esq., Chnmbersburg. apr 7 ly 12 PETER D. MYERS, REAL ESTATE AGENT, PHILADELPHIA. will attend to the Renting of Houses, Collecting Ilouso and Ground Rents, Ac. Agencies entrusted to bis care will bo thankfully received, and carefully attended to. — Satisfactory reference given. Office N. E. corner of SEVENTH and SANSOM streets, Second Fmor, No. 10. feh 1? ly 5 lOOKING GLASSES. j G. W. DEWEES, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturer of Ornamental and Plain Gilt Looking Glasses, Portraits and Picture Frames of every stylo. A large stock of the above always on hand, which I will sell from 10 to 15 per cant, less than any other establishment in the city. Paintingß and Engravings. Ac. Old work regilded, Ac. A liberal Discount to the trade. O. W. DEWEES, No. 154 N. 2d St., below'Race, Weal side, Phi Pa, old No. 102. my 5 Cm 10 rrENSINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY K OF PHILADELPHIA. Authorized Capital. $300,000. Office, No. 4'>s Waluut street, PHILADELPHIA. .Make insurance against loss or damage by fire on public or private buildings, furniture and merchandize generally ou favorable terms. WM. B. WILEY, Agent, aug 11 3m 30 No. 10 N. Duke street, Lancaster. MAKING—The subscriber re ) spoctfully informs his friends and the public generally that he still carries on the '“ 00 A 0 II .MAKING, in All its various branches, at his shop, In the alley run ning east from the Court House, rear of Sprecher’s and Lcchler’s Hotels,Lancaster, where ho continues to make to order, aad at the lowest possible prices, CARRIAGES of every description, of the best materials and in the most substantial manner. /J5P* All new work warranted. Repairing also attended to with dispatch. He respect fully solicits a share of public patronage. my 5 ly 16 STATES’ CSTIOIV HOTEL,.— BIO. 200 Market afreet, above Gth street, Philadelphia. J'a.— The undersigned, late of the American House, Columbia, Penna., takes pleasure in informing his friends, and the public generally, that he hap taken the above well-known and popular HOUSE, (long known as the Ked Lion Hotel,) which he has filled up with entirely New Furniture and Bedding of a superior quality. The house has also been renovated and impro ved in S manner which will compare favorably with any of the Hotels in the City, and cannot fail to give satisfac tion to those who may patronize this establishment. The TABLE will always be supplied with the choicest Provisions the market affords; and the Bar with the PU REST AND BEST LIQUORS. Nothing shall be left undone to make bis Guests comfortable, and he flatters himself that by strict attention to business, he will merit and re ceive a liberal share of public patronage. G. W. HINKLE, may 22 tf-18 Proprietor. rpo HOUSEKEEPERS—LOW PRICES _L AND A RARE CHANCE.—Persons intending to com mence the world, with a fair prospect of success, will please call on the subscriber before purchasing elsewhere. STOVES of the latest and mo9t improved patterns.— Kitchen Ranges, Cooking Stoves, Parlor and Sitting Room Stoves, all warranted. Also A general assortment of COPPER KETTLES, manufac tured under the immediate inspection of the Proprietor. 'None but the best workmen employed. This branch of Ihe business is headed by J. Springer, who is known to be one. if not the best mechanic, in his line, in the country. TIN WARE, of every variety, at the lowest prices and of the best quality, all warranted. Give uk a call, and we will be sure to please and give satisfaction, or no charge. Lancaster, feh 5 tf 3 New iron and brass foundry. The Proprietors of the Lancaster Locomotive Works would respectfully call the attention of the public to the extensive Iron and Brass Foundries connected with their establishment. Wo are now prepared to manufacture STATIONARY ENGINES, MILL AND SAW MILL CASTINGS. CAR WHEELS, and every other description of cant iron work at short no tice aud reduced prices. Also, all kinds <>f BRASS CASTINGS, COPPER RIVETS. SOLDER AND BABBIT METAL. The establishment is under the Superintendence of Mr. John Brandt, Sr. whose mechanical skill is well known to our citizens; and as none but the most competent and thorough workmen are employed, we are cunfident of giv ing entire satisfaction, to all who may favor us with their patronage. | feh 20 tf-6| ROOFING SLATE.—The subscribers have just received a fresh supply of very superior GOAGED SLATE, that far surpass iu point of qualitx.any they have ever before had or seen, and request persons in want to call and look at them before purchasing. .They have none but first class workmen employed. All jobs done by us are warranted. Terms moderate. GEO. M. STHINMAN & CO-, West King St. tf‘2s PENNSYLVANIA PATENT AGENCY. J. FRANKLIN REIGART, of Lancaster city, obtains Letters Patent from the U. S. Pateut Office, on the most reasonable terms. Drawings of all kinds of Machinery, Architecture, or Surveys, correctly executed by him. Like wise Deeds, Bonds and other instruments of writing. Office —No. 3 Fulton Buildings, Prince street. apr 25 tf I 4 E SCHAEFFER AND SON, # No 1 and 2, Corner of East King and Centre Square, Lancaster, keep constantly on band a large assortment of SADDLERY for sale, whole sale and retail, consisting of Patent Steet Spring ISpßgJ' Saddles. Shatter and every other style, single <T and double CARRIAGE HARNESS, Steel Spring, Solo Leather TRUNKS, Carriage WHIPS, Velvet, Brussel CAR PET BAGS, and Ladies SATCIIELLSand Summer HORSE COVERS. We would call the attention of Farmers and Storekeepers to our assortment of superior Leather'WHlPS, and also to our variety of FLY NETS from different manu facturers. r N. B.—At the State Agricultural Fair held in Lancaster, October 1852, PREMIUMS were awarded to them for Sad dles and Trunks, and the Harness compared favorably with others. [auglltf3o] C. S. & SON. TNLAND INSURANCE AND DEPOSIT J_Company.—Office, corner of Contro Square and South Queen at., Lancaster, Pa. Capital $X35»000. Charter Perpetual. Insure against Loss by Fire, and re ceive money on Deposit, as heretofore, payings pel cent, on Deposits made for 30 days or longer. RUDOLPH F. RAUCH, Secretary and Treasurer. dec 4 6m 46 5 a a AGENTS WANTED! (j U A HOMESTEAD 'FOR 9101 THIRD DIVISION. $310,000 WORTH OF FARMS AND BUILDING LOTS, In the Gold Region of Culpepper County, Virginia, to be divided amongst 10,200 subscribers on the 7th of December, 1857. Subscriptions only Un dollars down; or $l5, one half down, tho rest on delivery of Deed. Every subscriber will get a Building Lot or a Farm, ranging In valuo from $lO to $25,000. Thpe Farms and Lots are sold so cheap to induce settlements, a sufficient number being reserved, the in crease in the value which will compensate for the appar ent low price now asked. Upwards of 135010 ts are already sold, ana a company of settlers, called the “Rappahannock Pioneee Association,” is now forming and will soon com mence a settlement. Ample security will be given for the faithful performance of contracts and promises. Nearly 45,000 acres of land in different parts of Virginia now at command and will be sold to settlers at from $1 np to $3OO par acre. Unquestionable lilies wiU in all casts be given. — Wood-cutters, coopers, farmers, Ac. are wanted, and Agents to obtain subscribers, to whom tho most liberal inducements will be given. Some Agents write that they are making $2OO per month. For full par ticulars, Subscriptions, Agencies, Ac., apply to auK 11 6m 30 K. BAUDER. Port Boyal, Caroline Co.,.Ya. Or to JNO. T. MOODY, Agent, Pleasant Grove, Lancaster 00., Pa. New music i new music n FRESH FROM THE PRESS. Published by MILLER * BEACHAM. f Ralthcoex, Mp. 26c. I know not why I love thee,. ’Tis Midnight on the stormy deep, Welcome 0 bi'eak not the spell that enthrals me, Berkeley Springs Schottisb Bed Shawl Polka. Albert Holland, Promenade—“ Come dearest, 4c.,” - Juanita, (Waneta) Varia. Ch. Grobe, ...... 50 Come dearest the daylight is gone. Varla. Ch. Grobe, '. 50 “ Our Flag is there.” National Melody. Varla. Ch. Grobe, 50 Please take notice that we can send Music safely by Mail, and always pre-pay the postage when the marked price is remitted. A liberal discount made to Dealers, Seminaries and Teachers. Catalogues forwarded gratuitously by addressing &a above. apr7lyl2 New fall and WINTER MILLINE RY GOODS.—The subscriber has received his new FALL AND WINTER GOODS, of tliu Infest stales, which he id selling very low at whole sale or retail, so as to salt all customers. Ills stock con- * sists of Silks, Satins. Modes, Velvets, Crapes, Lawns, Tort - ton, Capinets; Silk. Satin and Velvet Ribbons; L&wds, . Edgings. Blonds, Quiltings, Plushes, Stjaw Goods of all kinds; Gimp, Straw Cord, French Blond, French and Dew mestic Flowers of the latest styles; a large assort- /*•! "L mont of Feathers, ready-mado BONNETS, trimmed jJ&iJJ in the latest Paris style; Frames, ChemHlo, Bon- jfNr net and Ribbon Wires, and o great many articles unneces sary to mention—in fact, everything that is needed in that line of business. lie invites his frieuda and customers to call before purchasing elsewhere, ns he is satisfied that he can exhibit a better and cheaper stock of goods than over before brought to this city. Call and examine for your selves. N. B. DRY GOODS—A good assortment on hand, which he sells at cost. L. BAUM, sep 8 tf 34 „ No. 62 N.Queen st. Robert w. addis NEW AND MAGNIFICENT AMBROTYPE, DAGUERREOTYPE, MELAINQTYPE & PHOTOGRAPH NORTHERN SET—LIGHT GALLERY, East King Street, nearly apposite Lane’s Store , Having a new and commodious Nortberh Bky Light erected for the purpose, possessing strength, brilliancy and softness which mokes it unsurpassed by any light in the country. In arranging this gallery, I have paid particular attention in selecting good instruments of approved manufacture, and all the recent improvements pertaining to tbo Ambro type and Daguerrootypo. This beautiful process, which of tato has taken such & hold on Lho picture loving community, is practised in all Its varied branches. These pictures are durable, susceptible of beautiful and life-like coloring, can easily be seen in any light and when made by experienced operators, combine many beautiful effects. The Ambrotypes mode at this Gallery are characterized by strength, depth of tone, bril liancy, positions artistic, natural coloring and beauty of finish, forming a gem possessing raro merit, and which de fies all competition to equal. Pcrsonß having children whoso likenesses they have heretofore been unable to obtain, have only to call at my immense Sky Light Gallery, where they can be taken in ONE SECOND, ami a satisfactory picture warranted. taken on IKON and presenting the same appearance as Ambrotypes, can beiuserted in Lockets, Breastpins, Rings or any style of cases known. The great durability of a good Daguerreotype, has been acknowledged by every one, and when made rightly is the prettiest 'picture known. Having every facility for practis ing this beautiful art, either in CRAYON OR STEREO SCOPE, the public are requested to examine specimens ou a new and improved style. PHOTOGRAPHS OR PICTURES ON PAPER. iD every style, and made with rich dark tones, so mnch ad mired in fiuo steel engravings. Persona wanting a number, cau obtain them at reduced prices, and as well executed as the productions of tho most noted Photographers in tbo country. A large and beautiful assortment of fine direct from the manufactory, Oval aDd Square, especially made for Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes Ac. These frames will be sold filled with good pictures at a little moye cost than an ordinary case. FANCY CASES of every description suitable for all styles of Pictures. In corrobonitiou of the above, the public are iuvite- to call and examine specimens on exhibition at my Gallery in EAST KING St., over the Camargo Paper Co.’s Store, my 19 tf 18 - It. W. ADDIS. T) ATENT AMBROTYPES.—The snb f scrlbers having purchased the exclusive right of Lan- caster city, aro enabled to offer to the public anew style of Pictures, far exceeding, in beauty and durability, any ever before made. These pictures are not reversed, as daguerreo types areund may be seeu in'anylight. They also possess the rare property of being imperishable; being hermetically sealed between glass plates, which is secured by Letters Patent, in tho United States, Great Britain and France, and practised in Lancaster city by T. if IP. CUMMLNGS. only, over Sprecher .t Bro.’s New Store, North Queen st., Lancaster. The term AMBKOTYPE, by which these Pictures are designated; is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, sig nifying indestructibility, permanency, Ac. The Picture Is taken upon plate glass, to which another plate of corres ponding size Is secured with an indestructible cement, by by which the picture will retain its original brilliancy for ages; it will not corrode by acids, nor be Injured by water or climate. It is bold iu its effect, beautiful in tone, surpasses any thing in the gradations of light and shade, and may be seen in any light. The public are cautioned against imitatwns made on single plates of glass, with the Slack varnish in immediate contact with the Picture.— buch are not permanent, as the varnish must crack and destroy the Picture. AMBROTYPE STEKESCOPE3 MUST BE SEEN, WILLIAM COX. to be appreciated—tho relief being fully as perfect as life. Citizens aDd Strangers are invited to call at theAmbro type Gallery of the undersigned, and examine specimens before they procure Pictures elsewhere, as they are assured of polite attention. sup 25 tf-W T. A W. CUMMINGS A CO. Stoves tin and copper, ware— The undersigned respectfully announces to his old friends and patrons, and to the public that he continues to keep on hand a large assortment of Cooking Parlor, Of fice and other STOVES, of the latest and most approved patterns, lie also continues to carry on extensively the manufacture of TIN, SHEET-IRON AND COPPER WARE Of all kinds, made in the neatest and most substantial manner. Housekeepers and persons going to housekeeping sup plied with all articles desired at the very lowest prices*— Persons wishing articles in his line are Invited to call at his old stand, East King Street, a few doors from Centre CARD TO THE PUBLlC.—Having for several years enjoyed a very extensive and liberal pat ronuge in the several departments of my business,! tender my frieuds and tho public, and bog acceptance of my best thanks for their generous support. The business at the Chesnut street Iron Works will re ceive prompt aDd immediate attention, together with fa careful effort to render entire satisfaction in tho speedy and skilful execution of orders. C. KIEFFEII, Proprietor. I deem this notice but duo to my friends and myself In order to counteract any wrong impression that may have beeu cuused by my card to sell or rent my works. My purpose is to receive and executo all orders, (which are respectfully solicited) and will only cease the business whenever I may lx: able either to sell or rent advantage ously. C. KIEFFER. aug 4 tf29 GIFTS! GIFTS!! GIFTS!!! A PRIZE TO EVERY PHRCHABER, At tho Quaker City Purchasing House of Duane Rnlison, Philadelphia. By buying a book for $l, or more, you are at once presented with a prize, worth from 25 cents tosloo, consisting of Fine Gold Jewelry, Watches, Ac. All orders by mail will be promptly filled, and tho prize or prizes will accompany tho books. Our list contains all of the most popular books of tho day, and will be sold at the usu* al retail prices, many ol them for less. Persons wishing any particular book can order at once, and it will be for warded with a gift. A catalogue giving full information, with a list of books and gifts, will be sent postpaid, by ad dressing * Stir Agents wanted. KOMGMACHER & BAUMAN, TAN ners ami Carriers Store, back of Robt. Moderwell’i Commission Warehouse, fronting on the Railroad and North Prince street. Cheap for Cash or approved credit.— Constantly on hand a full assortment of all kinds Saddlers and Shoemaker’s Leather, of superior.quality, including ». Kou/.cr’s colebratod Sole Leather,” also, Leather Bands, well stretched, suitable for all kinds of machinery, of any length and width required, made of a superior quality of Leather, Furnace Bellow*, Band and Lacing Leather, Gar den Hose, Tanner’s Oil, Currier’s Tools, Moroccos, Shoo Findings, Ac. All kinds old Leather bought in the rough; liigliestpiloe* given lor Hides and Skins in cash; orders will bo prompt ly atteuded to. fob 6 ly 6 The eclectic college op medi cine Cincinnati, 0. Tho Winter Session of 1867-8 will commence on Monday the 12th day of October, and continue sixteen weeks. A fall aod thorough coarse of Lectures will be given, occupying sLx'or seven boars dally, with good opportunities for attention to practical Anatomy, and with ample Clinical facilities at the Commeieial Hos pital The preliminary course of Lectures will commence on Monday, the 28th September, and continue dally until the commencement of tho regular Lectures. The arrangement of the chairs will be as follows T. E. St. JOHN, M. D., Proftwrr of Anatomy and Physiology, J. F. JUDGE, M. D. I'rnfessor of Chemistry and Pharmacy. A.J. HOWEjM.D., Professor of Surgery. C. H. CLEAVELAND, M. D., Professor of Materia Mcdica and Therapeutics: J Wm. SHERWOOD, M. D., Professor of Medical Practice and Pathology. J. R. BUCHANAN, M. D., Emeritus Professor of Cerebral Physiology and Institutes of Medicine. JOHN KING, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and Diseases of Women <£ Children. The terms for the Sessions will bo the same as heretofore, viz •—Matriculation, $5.00. Tuition. $20,00. Demonstra tor’s Ticket, $5,00. (Every Student is required to engage io dissection one session before Graduation.) Graduation, $25 00. % Ticket to Commercial Hospital (optional,) $6,00. * The Lecture Booms are newly finished, neat, and com fortable, and in a central locality (in College HalVWaßmt Street,) where students will find it convenient to call on their arrival. . • '-f. ■ - Tickets for the session may be obtained of the Dean (ft the Faculty, at bis Office, No. 113 Fmith St., ot of- Prof, O. H. Cleatzlantj, Secretary of the FucuUyt No, 139 Beventh St, near’Elm. . JonxKrao, M. T>, Dan. itineSQ • l_i t\,BISG and scouring. kinds of oiUurCrapes, Merlnoes, if., are dyed in. the moat f.'.Mjinable and permanent colors. Ladles’ cashmere and bshioname ano F. cleansed: and premed equal to n7w! Silk dresses watered in apparel sconred and dyed in snperiorle.ih'hort DTJ mTln all its yarioas branchesdone on the lowest terms. Also, Carpets t,iean»m earnestly solicited, as it is Tory eonyenisnt for those who should want anything in the adore lino. ■ wg Phila. mar 17 . , NO .42; AMBROTYPES. MELA INOTYPES DAGUERREOTYPES (JILT FRAMES EXPLANATION. CHRISTIAN KIEFFER. •> tf 61 DUANE RULISON, No. 33, S. Third Street, Phils. sop 13m 88 . i
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