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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-15

to. Our loss in this second battle was
large. We lost in killed seven officers,
Capts. Capron, Burk, LIST artillery; Its.
Irons, johnson, Hoffman, Capt. Anderson
1t. EASILY, I'd infantry, Capt, Hanson,
18th Infantry. 1t, lrons died on the 2Sth:
Col. Butler, of South Caroliua, and about
80 officers wounded-exclusive of the
volunteers. The oficialreturns give our
loss in killed and wounded at 1850, be-
sides officers. The Mexican loss is 500
killed in The second battle, 100 wounded
and 100 prisoners, exclusive of officers.
Three more generals were taken, among
them Gen. Rincon aud Anaya, the pro-
%yisioual President; also Is pieces of can
non and an immense amount of ammuni-
ton and stores. Santa Anna in his re.
polt states his loss in killed, wounded
and missing at ~. 900. He has only 49,.
600 left out of 10000, which he gives as
+! his force on the goth in both actions.
Thus ended the Battle Of ChurubuSco
one of the most furious aud deadly, fol
its length; of any in the war, For reas
ons which he deemed conclusive, Gen
Scott did not enter the citythal night, buI
encamped.on the battle field four miles
from the western gate of the city. The
next day a flag of truce came out, ant
propositions were made which resulted
in an armistice.
Meanwhile the army is encamped il
the villages around the city, recruiting
from their fatigue and nursing the sicl
and wounded. There are but few sick
and the wounded are getting along com
fortably in their hospitals.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-15
ofhce-Sept 6,

Post master Cincinnati-Sir have rot
tn you3 times an this makes 4 time |
have sent tn yu for blanks of males re-
ceved have nothad aney forsicks or ate
weeks sir | hop you vii send some with
out della / shall inform the Post master
Denrif | don't receive some in ida or 9
| hope you vii pay attenshun to this an
obleeg your ombls cervet,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-15

"THE ScHooLMAsTER BRo IN OHIo.'
The followingi is, eer6atim ct Hteratim, a
copy of a letter received by the Post
Master in Cincinnati, from one Of Cave
Johnson's country officials.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-15
Termination Of the Arrnisticc.

The following is the correspondence
between Gen. Scott and Gen. Santa An
ma, in reference to the alleged violation,
on both sides, of tie terms Of the armis
tice into which they had entered. Hos
%tilities were resumed, Of course, immedi-
ately after such a correspondence.
HEApquARTERs OF THE Army OF rHs U. sd
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10
FOR THE GAZETTE.


The Loco Foco. are croaking over the high
prices now obtained for every kind OF produce,
and very naturally attribute this state OF things
TO the wondrrous proper workings Of the Tar
if Law of '46. Now if the enactment of the
Tariff Act of '46 was instrumental in bringing
about the dire famine in Ireland, and the fail
ure of the crops OF all Europe. then we will
admit that it has worked well to the interest.
of the United States. Ifsuch were the case,
we would say the Loco Foco Party could not
be justly called the "Foregn Party" when
they would wish to visit such a dreadful
scourge upon foreign country for their own
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT And if the present Admin
istration continue to enact such laws--laws
that will be the means of producing famine
in any foreign country--then we sincerely
hope, for the sake of humanity, that their days
may be numbered
Nonsense Disgracetul! to talk about the
present Administration being endowed with
omnipotence. The famine in Ireland, and the
failure of the crops in all Europe last year. ne
cessarily increased the demand upon the United
States for her produce. consequently enhan-
cling its value to the present exhorbitant pr-
ces Thus it is sheer folly to talk about the
Tariff OF '46 being instrumental in bringing
about these cheering times for the farmers.
But il the people want to know what the
Tariff Act OF '46 has been instrumental in pro-
ducing, and the effect it has had upon the
prosperity Of the .aborng classes oftte Uni
ted States. let them look at the downfall of
most all mechanical business. The Limited
States Gazette" says that Hundreds OF me
chanics in New York city are striving hard to
make pooy Ering--theIr business being dss-
t~o,.s,, b., FCRE!GN COMPETITION. -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10
LITERARY NOTICES.

The Anglo SAxos-We have received a
second number Of newspaper recently start
ed in the ciy of New York, entitled the An
glo SGron" Il is a very neatly printed pa.
per, bet, however successful the Editors may
be IN their enterprise, we hope that the present
photography Of the English language, imper-
feet as 1t is, may never be superseded by such
q buug'ing and nonsenscal substitute as tina,
introduced and advocated by the anglo Sax
on" II Is printed upon the Phonotypy or Pho
ne,ic principle, and wishes to reform the pre-
sen, mode of spelling to that of spelling words
according to sound or jus, az they are pronoun
ced, to wit: nuz (news,) cwescunz (ques-
:ions.) purfectll (perfectly,) wurdz (words, }
yirz (years,) buc (book, sum {some, IL lis, }
wi 1--WE, rumz (roorns,) hwen (when,) Jorg
(George,) jcurz (teachers,) risivd (rcceived, }
ritn written mug (rauch spidili speedily }
um 10, TOO or two. pursiv (perceive.) dun (dO,)
RIG (rich, yur your biznis business. nolej
Ckuowledge.) spe!n Spelling ov (of Or off,
h~il (while.> dols'r tdollars.) u-uns Concs,)
'y-oz (vs..) sc 81 Hsl ne al. :he ehsrae-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10
"ANOTHER DOUGLASS

The free negroes at the North are about TO
speculate on John Bulls sympathies. Seeing
that Frederick Douglass has been SO highly
honored. by the arisocracy of England--in-
vlted as the most distinguished guest to din
ners and suppers, mounted upon the rostrum
with Lords and Dukes and Right Reverends,
and placed in The chief seats of the synagogue
among the scribes and pharises-and all be-
cause he was runaway pity that
some OF the white slaves In their factories and
fields can't run away, seeing AL this, one
Henry Bib. greasy denizen perhaps of the
Five Points, but protesting to be a self-eman-
cpated woolly-he from Kentucky. is about
to follow IN Douglass's footsteps! He is to
go as CABIN PASSENGER in one Of the Gun
ard Steamers--upon the deck of which no
Southern man should ever put his foot. while
other modes Of crossing The Atlantic are
Observation-Disclosures with the expectation of
elciting from British aristocrats, who are rev.
cling in splendor upon the Toll of their own
more AFFECT and in all respects worse -condi-
toned slaves, portion of that sympathy and
cash by which Frederick Douglass has been
rendered immortal in the calendar Of Adolf
tionistsm and in his own estimation! Should
BIB make 4 successful spec, we may expect
to see the Steamers crowded with free negroes,
pretending 10 be runaway slaves, eager to
avail themselves of the tide before it ebbs. If
my Lord A and my Lady B. and Sir c, and
the Right Reverend Mr.. ID. with theil- slave
ry followers, woald turn their attention to the
great Irish charnel house. or even TO the lanes
and cellars Of their own splendid metropolis.
they might behold scenes Of misery and hear
cries Of agony, such as never were or will be
seen or heard in any rice or cotlon-6eld or ne
gro cabin south of the Potomac. We have the
name Of slavery-they the Stern reality-.the
slavery of Necessity, with its gaunt compan
ions, Famine and Crime, in the fore groHld
and in the back ground of the picture.
We certainly have no objection, however,
TO seeing credulous John Bull ifeeced by our
cunning CuGees to his hearts content. He
deserves it. for daring 10 reproach us with the
mote that it is in our eve, while he seems to
be strangely unconscious, as do large portions
of our own countrymen beyond the Potomac,
ofthe huge beam that is in his own! How
much more peaceably and comfortably the
world would get on. if the people who inhab-
| il ii would be as solicitor. unostentaiiously
10 relieve the suffering and want that beset
their daily paths, AND WHICH THEY REFUSE TO
SEE, instead OF extending their NEWSPAPER
EMBLAzoHED Philanthropy to the ends OF
the world, in SEARCH Of objectsof benevoence
who, in most cases. would be happier and
better If they were let Rhichmond
| Whie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10


'ers and lefefs used in ss'in scsvds as they
are spelt in the "Anglo Saen~," we would
give our readers % entire paragraph, that they
might Judge for themselves OF the practicable
~ or necessity Of such change. We see
this reform in our orthograpky has received
the appreciation Of many learned men. This
mode Of spelling reminds US OF the way which
an old resident OF this County. we are told,
used to spell "naiis, nfo wit: aagha. For our
part, we really think itone Of the greatest hum
bugs Of tn. day. The paper itself is a literary
curiosity.
The AmERcas MAm.--The first No. oil
PAX BEsJAnIS's new paper. the '.anreriem,
.usil," has been received Ii is quite an in.
teresting sheet, and from its Editors popular.
ity as literary writer, j, viii certainly sue
coed and be valuable addition 70 the publ
cations Of the day. The number before US is
replete with sound literary matter and well.
selected summary ofIate and Interesting news,
and is emphatically well filed Mail"
THE MoassFs STAR--Tkas r. the title of a
new paper recently started in Baltimore, by
JAS. {. Orr. We have received several mum.
bers Of this paper, bu, through neglect have
tailed to give IT tina, notice required from US.
It's tone is moral and religious, and its selec.
tons are judiciously made and in good taste
Indeed the types (Which. by the by, are very
clear and bold,) upon which the "Slar" is
printed, are much better and more wisely en-
ployed, we think, than when they were used
in the same establishment not long since in
printing tina, hybrid sheet, the Saturday Wis
lter.n
Goprr's LApY's BooK.-The June No. OF
this popular monthly has been received. Up
on cursory examination, we find that il is
not behind any former No. in point of excel
lent reading matter and embellishments.
AGRICULTURAL WoRKs-The June Nos.
Of the ".Souihern Planter" american Farm
err" and albany Cultipator," have all come
to hand, and, as usual, are we'll filled with
useful and entertaining matters. Notwith-
standing the averseness Of farmers generally
10 what they call "book farming" we ven
ture TO say that, If they would subscribe for
one ofthe hundred agricultural papers now
published in this country. they would, by
proper attention to It's content. TO say the least.
save Or realize in one year fifty times the cost
of the subscription of such work per year
But. "my father fanned SO and SO, and al
ways got along, aud | can do the same way
and get along too"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10
Separation from the New Scho0l General
Assembly Ct the Presbyterian Church.
CONVENTION FOR 4 NEW CHURCH

On Thursday, MAY 27ths>a Convention met
in the Congregational Church, Cincinnati. 10
form an Anti-Slavery Presbyterian Church; i.
e. TO form Church on the principles ofmod-
ern sboli,ionsts. The Rev. John Rankin
was called to the chair, who opened the meet
ing with PRAYER. After singing and prayer,
the Moderator preached sermon on Revela-
ton xviii, 4, S.
"And heard another voice from Heaven,
saying-Ccme out OF her, my people, that ye
be not partakers of her sins, and that ye re-
ceive not Of her plaques; for her sins have
reached unto heaven. ard God hath remem-
bered her iniquities."
In the exposition Of his text, the preacher
in his charity, did not say that it designated
the Presbyterian Church-or that this Church
was as guilty as the body OF which this was
spoken. But he then proceeded to say that
this Church was SO corrupt and SO deeply in
error, that the command Of God applied to it
with peculiar force. He proceeded 10 show
that the course of the General Assembly had
been growing worse and worse, on the sub
ect of slavery, and because it was evil, and
only evil continually, therefore it was deter
mined on the part Of few TO withdraw from it
and organize new Church.
After sermon, the Rev. Mr.. Rankin was
chosen Moderator OF the Convention, and the
Rev. MI. Hills, Secretary.--''The Presbyter;-
an Church Of America" is the name agreed
upon by the new organization. The meeting
adopted our approved standards as bond of
union, with declaration, excluding all from
membership who tolerate slave. holding, or
apologize for IL! They also provide for the
reception OF any Synod, Presby terry, or Church
that shall adop, their tests. Any three min
listers are authorized 10 form a Presbytery;
and any three Presbyteries, Synod. to be re-
ceived into their communion. They also pro-
vide for a General Assembly. when their
Presbyteries shall have increased to fourteen.
THIS movement, it is hoped, will be pacific
in its influences. |, opens house oil refuge
for disorganizing relormers.- Christian Obser-
fer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10
IN A R'TaN~ re. va,
THURSDAY, JUNE 10. ls47
Punli.h~a every THURSDAY NJ RNING,
nj ~, 90 In advance. $3.50 within siz
months, ard $500 after SIX months.
THE MORGAN SPECIAL ELEC-
TI0N.

The fourth Thursday in June is the day APP
pointed by the Gogernor's proclamation Tor
tue election to fll the vacancy in Morgan, &C.
casicn-j By the resignation Of Ms, Michael.
twill be remembered that the return was g-
yenlo Mr.. NJ. BY the Sheriff, bu;he. rather than
suffer the annoyance Of a contest, has gallant
II determined TO refer the matter to the people.
We are sure, that there exists no necessity for
Us to urge every Wig ia Morgan and every
Wing in Berkeley aud jefferson entitled 10 vote
there, to exercise the right at this election. 1t
is due to the party--sad to Mr.. Michael. II
may be well. however, to remind them that il
a Wing is chosen in Morgan. the Legislature,
upon joint ballot, will be tisd--82 10 80 II a
Locofoco Be returned-,ha, party will have a
majority CT two. and will he enabled to re-
move from the Executive Council, the pres
cut able and accomplished Lieutenant Cover
nor, Mr.. X. L. Daniel, thaH whom, better
Wing or nobler man does not breathe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10

But we need not go to he city Of New York
to witness the working the Tariff Act of'46
we can look at our little villages and see
adversely stalking forth m our shops and Off
ces
This is what we consider The result, and
effects Of the enactment Of the Tariff OF '46,
and the breaking down of the PrOtsctise 1hr-
Dof'42 And this is the result predicted by
the Wing Party in the event Of the elevation
to the Presidency OF JAMES X. Polk.
MYSELF.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10

GENERAL TAYLOR ON, rnE TAnIyF.--Hav-
ing copied from Democratic paper, Of Baton
Rouge La. conjectural statement. that the
policy of Gen. Taylor, if elected President,
would not harmonize with that Of the presen,
or past Democratic Administrations, "sape on
the Tariff" we deem it proper 10 adduce the
more postiveevidence which has been publish
ed as to his opinion on that subject. For this
purpose, we avail ourselves of the following
citations in the Wing of Friday 1.-THE edi-
tors Of the Louisville Journal; for example, as
sert, as within their personal kno,cledge, hav.
ing seen a letter from Gen. Taylor, written
long since, in which this subject is touched
upon, that he was opposed to any interference
with the tariff OF l542 And the Cincinna,i
Atlas, states, on the authority of"a gentleman
OF the highest character for purity and truth.
and we'll known as bosom friend Of Gen.
Taylor" that, although cotton planter, like
thousands of others OF the most intelligent por-
ton oathat class in the Southern and South
western States, HE Is As DECIDEDLY IN Favor
OF A PROTECTIVE TARIFF AND As GOOD WING
IN EVERY RESPECT As Henry CLAY. This
mode of comparison was used (the Atlas says)
because. its informant, like most other people,
regarded Mr.. Clay as standard Of Wing prin-
ciples.-Rich Compiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10
EJ-By the following it will be seen tina, III

c-By the following it will be seen tina, the
Administrator are determined 10 buy piece
if they cannot whip peace -
The Democratic Review for the month
of June. in leading article from a source
which it says is entitled to confidence, asserts
that the Administration is willing to make 10
Mexico, as the defeated party, every possible
concession in point of favor, and that it has clo-
thed Gen. ScoTT with power 10 treat with the
authorities of Mexico, under the instructions
of Mr. TRIsT; and that, should the Mexicans
desire il, Mr.. BUCHANAN will himself go down
and negotiate in the city OF Mexico.
The same writer also gives the following as
the conditions on which our Government is
willing to treat :-.Nat. Etet
"As 10 the cession oil territory demanded oil
the Mexicans, the Administration will not
claim ii as forfeit, out offer to pay for it, Sc
as to acquire II BY purchase. We want a
clear title to it, and the Administration csns;d
ers purchase the very best of all titles.
"The expenses Of the war we will not claim
from the Mexicans and the indemnity which
she owes our citizens will be assumed by the
Government of the United States. We shall
then claim no money of Mexico in any shape,
and are willing TO accept land in payment Of
our jus, demands.
"As TO the territory TO be coded or sold to US
by Mexico, we are Of opinion that it will moi
comprise more than Upper California and
New Mexico, and that our Government will
not insist, as condition of peace. on the right
Of way across the Isthmus of Tehuau,epec
but rather make this subject for subseque
friendly negotiations between the two sister
Republics"
The Review" in question has frequently
received the endorsement of the organ of tie
Executive in Washington. and is likely to be
we'll informed of wha, it states as any other
exponent Of the plans the Executiye.-Bali
diner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10

09-The General Assembly Of the Presbyte-
ran Church 20. s. has just closed It's session
in Richmond. This body has been distin-
guished for the talent. courtesy and general
ability displayed in its proceedings. We are
pleased to record the kindness and christian
hospitality, with which its members have been
received by the citizens Of Richmond, with
out regard to sect or profession. A correspon-
den, has kindly furnished us with a sketch Of
the proceedings of this body. which will be
found in another column.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10
From The Carlisle Herald and Exporter Extra
THURsDAY. June 3 lSd7

Our town was thrown into commotion and
excitement Yesterday afternoon, by an attempt
on the part Of large portion Of our colored
population to rescue several slaves. who had
been arrested as iugitives. The slaves Zone
man, woman and little gir) were arrested
in the morning, and in afternoon taken before
Judge Hepburn on writ of habeas corpus,
which resulted in their being fully identified
rs the property of Col. Holinswortn aad
MIR. Kennedy. OF Hagerstown, Md. They
were therefore remanded 10 The custody Of their
owners.
During the hearing large crowd Of infu-
rated colored nssn and women gathered in
and about the Court Housa, VINO evidenced
by their violent conduct disposition TO res
cue the fugltives by force. An attempt was
made first IN the court room, but quickly
frustrated by the cons;ables.
second attempt was made as the slaves
were brought down from the court room to
the carriage, which resulted in serious riot.
The attack was made at the door of the car
rage, where, before the slaves were got INTO
the vehicle, a general rush was made on the
slave owners and constable by the negro men
and women, and a frightfu melee ensued in
the street, in which, for some minutes, paving
stones were hurting in showers, and clubs and
canes used with terrible energy.
The result was, that the woman and girl
escaped, while the man was secured and Ia
ken back to Maryland. We regret to say tina,
Mr.. Kennedy. one Of the owners, was severe,
iy hurt, having been felled to the earth under
succession of blows from stones and clubs,
winch completely disabled him. A boy in
the street by the nameof Black, we are inform
cd, was also so severely wounded in the head
by stone, that his life is endangered The
remainder Of the party received no serious in
Jury.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10

SAD AcCIpEST.-On Saturday afternoon
last the Powder Mill in the upper part of
hensngton, belonging 10 Mr.. ID. Schooley,
exploded. One hand, young man, son OF
Silas Lord, was Instantly kled-another
hand was slightly injured
We understand that Mr.. Schooley, with
some hands, werr setting post in the press
house, when some powder igni,ed from the
throwing stone in the post hole. Observing
the particles OF powder exploding in the sand,
Mr. Schooiey called TO the hands to run, and
fled himself. Scarcely had they left the bull
ding, when II was torn to pieces Soon fol-
lowed the explosion Of another and another
building and finally the drying house. One
or two dwelling houses, near by, were de-
moshed and two or three others injured, all
the inmates escaping except one, who was
slightly injured.
The Magazine in which were l60 kegs of
powder kegs piled up as before. A fire was
enAindling under shelf, on which stood
key ofpower, directly over the flames. OBJ
serving ii, Mr.. Schooley, very imprudenty,
with pail of water 10 hand, rushed 10 the
spot, lifted off the key, and then ex,ingushed
the fire, saving all the powder in the maya
@ihe, anu perhaps greater uesuuc'ipu ot ME
andproperty.
The entire loss we have heard estimated at
5000 WiLkesba,rc Gag.
ANorHER.-Some citizens OF Denison
township, were exeriing themselves, lastwsek,
10 stop the progress of fire in the woods,
mile or TWO below White Haven, when an
old powder mill took fire and was blown 10
pieces by the ignition ofreluse powder, in the
cracks and dirt about the floor. One man
who was near the building, was SO badly
burned that he died a day or two after. The
mill had not been used for several years. and
such a result could not have been anticipated.
The persons injured, and since dead, was
resident of Abingdon, whittier his remains
have been conveyed Tor interment--lb.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10

A New PEsr.--We have been shown, says
the Richmond Republican, some living speet'
mems OF new and troublesome insect, WlISh
Is now ;nfestipg The wheat fields OF our neigh
borbood. Ills species OF chineh-bug, hVe
ar SIX Of which fix themselves upon the bios
son Of the wheat, and seem % ialt way %
destroy il altogether. Mr. Garland i1a,nss
STATE taat thousands Of them are in one Of hs
felds, and likely 70 produce total snnihIi
tor we nave 20, heard e WHIT cxtert tbs
-uupc< spra las spread. hot hope !; . ~ so
means general
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10

Dssrs OF THE SrkrEs.--The total amount
Of The Debts Of the several States ia the Union.
according 10 The American Almanac, co.cc;i.
e. '-".1 OF 'e;u.as, Is t224 ,0o3. s27.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-10

The fare from Troy, N. Y. to 81. Johns,
Canada, is now only S7s cents. Theuarelis
literally Immense.