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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-19
Pen Knives.

WHO wants good Pen.Knilei Or where is
w the person that does not, unless it be one,
who is already supplied.-To those that are not,
we would just say that we are prepared to furnish
BETTER and CHEAPER than any house in Lam
caster. GATES & C0SPER.
Lancaster. October %, l847.
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49, SST<>&o "a
V9@EZs g eoGaHeS
MOVES HYGEAN, HOARHOUND AND
q u LIVER ERWORTCOUGH CANDY. is Of
fred to the public pleasant aud affective remedy
for Coughs, Colds, Hoare,less, .AsLtma, PtLhisic,
WhoopiHg Cough, Influenza, Group, Sore Throat,
Bronclitis, and general affections Of Chest and
Lungs. In such cases ii is known 10 have Afforded
decided and permanent relief, and from its rapid
sale and great success, as remedy for the above
diseases where il had been used, il promises 10 be-
come one of lhe most sehil and popular medicines.
1t is Offered TOO, rs pleasant reifefto The consump-
live, and an assistant 10 vOcalisls and public speak
ers geneTelly.
The name OF the preparation indicates ITS leading
ingredient, and il will he found 10 be by no means
unpleasant To the taste, and may be used by child
ren and adults, with entire impunty. The nate
rails used in the preparation are Of the best quality,
and NAV be relied on as, in every respect, a PURE
AND GENUINE ARTICLE. Families would no doubt
promote their comfort aud health bv keeping sup.
ply in tine season Of Colds
The poDietors, in addition to what has been said,
respectfully refer the certificates from highly re-
spectacle sources, on the wrappers Of the Candy,
and others, published in pamphlet forp. and i'll the
city papers.
From The presiding Elder Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, Of Cincinnati.
| Messrs. Howe & o-Genllemen-Not long since,
while laboring under the influence of painfully EN-
banassng Cold l. speaking in the open air, friend
handed me piece Of your HOARHOUND and
LlVERWORT CANDY, from the use Of which
| experienced. gIeat and almost immediate relief.
Since then have frequently used il with ,ne same
beneficial effects, therefore feel no hesitation in re
commenting your Candy as CERTAIN SPECIFIC for
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, &c.
WILLIAM YOUNG.
/ Cincinnati, August 81, ls47.
From, The Rer. J. M. Trimble, Pastor Of Wesle,
Chapel, Cincinnati
| have used the COUGH CANDY of HOWE
& CO., and HAVE found IT a pleasant remedy 70
HOARSENESS, aud believe public Speakers tro
bed with diseases Of the Throat would find benei
from its use.
J. NJ. TRIMBLF.
Cincinnati, September 25, lS47.
| We warrant "A cure for the above diseases III al
cases, and challenge any person in the United S,aie
TO produce better, cheaper and more effective re
nedy.
Sold by the principal Druggists ia every city in the
\ Unlted States, aud by the pfoprieiors.
HOWE s. co.
At their Depot No. l, College Hall, Walnut street
! Cincinnati, Ohio
! And we challenge the world 10 produce an in
stance where the sale Of any remedy has increase,
as rapidly as the above Candy. where il has becomr
known.
DR.. H. SCOTT,
Sole Agent for Fairfield County.
OFFICE-Girsy's Small White Frame Build
Ing, three Doors Fast Of the Swan Tavern, Main-si
| Lancaster, Ohio, October, %, le47 6n25
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Road Notice.

.NTOTICE is hereby given that petition will
IN be presented to tile Commissioners of Fair
field county, Ohio, at their next meeting. for a
location and establishment of county road, run
ming from the town OF Lockville east on the town.
ship line Of Violet and Bloom, or as near said line
as u road can be made, TO ntersect the road lead
ing from Jefferson 10 Somerset, at or near the
bridge across Holmes run.
MANY PETITIONERS.
Lockville, November, 5, 1847. 4w26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-19
Farm for Rent.

II WILL LET or RENT my Farm, in Walnut
Il Township, lying between MilIersport and
Thurnville, in the Refugee Tract. The farm con,
tains 200 Acres of Land-l00 Acres cleared.
Possession given any time from now until the
first of April. Terms will be reasonable.
DAVID KELLER.
November 3, 1847. 6wo6*
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Lockville, November, 5. 1847. 4w26
Estate of John Gilmore.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
IN has been appointed and qualified as Admin
istrator on the Estate of JOHN GILMORE, deceased
late of fWalnut Township Fairfield County. Ohio
GEORGE GILMORE, Admtor.
November 5, l847 4w26"
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Wheat! WhcalM Whcat!M

A LARGE QUANTITY OF WHEAT wanted
IN at the NE w CASH STORE, lst Door
East of the SWAN HOTEL" for which the
Cash will be paid on delivery.
I. U. WHITE.
Lancaster, October 80, l847. %
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The eFa9n,er's Line!
A NEW FIRM
AND
NRW GOODS
Wholesale and Retail.
John EFFINGEK 8 GO.
In the New Building lately erected by n.
NJ. AinswOrth, nearly opposite the
TalImadge House.

HAVING lately purchasedthe ENTIRE NEW
STOCK OF GOODS of Mr. R. NJ. AIMS
WORTH, together with his late Spring purchases.
the citizens of Fairfield aud adjoining counties
are solicited to call and examine our assortment,
which is now complete The Stock was selected
with great care and was purchased by us at prices
below the Eastern cost so that we will be ena-
bled To sell beautiful and excellent Goods at very
reduced prices. We are determined 70 please the
public aud we have the means to do it. The
quality Of our Stock cannot be surpassed, and for
cheapHess, we challenge competition.
Our assortment consists, in part, Of the follow
ing articles:
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Robert &c. ClaspiII's Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
| Y has been appointed Executor of the Estate
Of RoBERT r. CLAsPlLL, deceased, late of Lam
caster, Fairfield County, Ohio. All persons indebt
ed to said Estate are requested to make immediate
payment--and those having claims against it, are
desired to present them legally authenticated for
settlement within one year.
ELIZABETH CLASPILL, Exe'tor
October 30, l847 4w25
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LADIES, DRESS GOODS.

WV E have just received handsome variety
wv ofFINE FRENCH CASHMER S,
PLAIN BLACK and RICH FANCY STRIPE
SILKS, and large lot OF niaepemay CALlCOES
that wont fade.
The oashmeres and silks are the finest in this
market, and will be sold cheap.
WISE & HILLARD.
Lancaster, October 90, l847. "a.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-19
Silver Ware.

HNABLE, Desert and Tea Spoons, Salt, Mus
Il tard and Cream do. Butter Knives SC. also
the Real German Silver Table & Tea Spoons,
For sale by GATES g. COSPER.
June l8, l847.
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Estate Of John Lear.

NoTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
/ Y has been appointed and duly qualified al
Executor of the Estate of John Lear, decd. lat,
ofFalrfeld county Ohio.
HARvICK LEAR, Executor.
November 5, 1887. 4w26.#
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lIatatc Of Samuel warmer.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
~ has been appointed aud duly qualified as Ad-
ministator OF the Estate olSAMUEt WARNER, de-
ceased, late OF Liberty Township, Fairfield Coun-
ty, Ohio. HENRY WARNER, Adm'tor.
October % 1847 4w22A
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Episcopal Church.

Place of worship changed 10 the TOWN HALL
Morning Service to commence at eleven o'clock,
and Afternoon Service at half past two o'clock.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-19
Latest from CarroII!!
l. AMPS! LAMPS!

MATES g. COSPER are prepared to Enhghten
VI the town of Lancaster and surrounding coun-
try by the arrival (via Carroll,) Of a fine assor-
ment OF Solar Stand Lamps-swinging and side
do, Plated candlesticks, sc. &c.
N. B Extra Globes, Shades and Chimneys al
ways on hand.
Lancaster, November a, 1847. 26.
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2JSn%Ev
III HARDWARE

- ~ - - -
en- @ "a
MHSsS
SElaL
<@
@FEs@o
u l.
AT j. @. wEAvER's
ICHEAP HARDW ARD STORE
IN TIE TALLMADGE BLOCK.
opposite Reber & Kutz's Store
where can be found full assortment Of
NEW MARDW ARE
Which he offers at the lowest possible prices
even lower than the lowest.
Those IN want Of HARDWARE will save money
by examining his Stock, both as regards quality
and price.
Among other articles will be found the following:
| AAES: Manns. Hunts Collns and Beck 5
Chopping, Broad aud Hand.
/ L .
make.
Awl Blades, Sewing Brad and Pegging
Anvils. Vices and Bellows
Augers aud Anger Bits, Concave, Heavy Long
and other kind
Scales
Bells. Hand. Tea or Table, Cow and Sleigh
i'll variety
Thread
Bits for Braces, Centre. Congo Nose, Rimmer,
Taper and Chain
Boxes, Snuff aud Tobacco in Steel, Tin and
paper
Bolts, Ronnd Flat, Barrel and other kinds
Braces and Bits, Scotch and Plated Chissel.
and GOuges
Candlcsticks, Iron aud Brass, Hand and Table
Castors, Iron and Brass Blake's g. other make
Cocks. Brass Brittania and Wood
Corkscrews, WrenclIes, Cupboard Turns and
Catches
Currycombs and Cards in every variety
CUTLERY. Rogers Westenhoms Crooks,
Turner's and Wugg's Pocket Knives.
English and American Table Cutlery
Butchers aud Shoemaker's Knives
Drawing Knives, Shears, Scissors and Sheep
Shears
Escutchens and Escutchen Pins
Files, Mill, Bastard, Taper Square & half round
Frypans, with and without Handles
Gimbets. Glue Pots and Gridirons
Gun Barrels, Locks, Ribs and Worms
Hammers. Shoe, Nail. Lathing and Carpet
Hat Pins, Hat aud Cloak Hooks
Hand Rail Screws and Staples
Hinges. Wrought, Cast, Strap and Table Eng
lish and American
Hatchets. Hunts Broad and Shingng
Ladies. Tin'd. Iron and Brass
Latches. with Brass and Mineral Knobs
Locks, Rim and Mineral Mob, Door, Closet
Pad, Stock, Mortice, Trunk, Till, Cupboard and
Chest
Measuring Tapes and Coffee Mills
Nails, every kind, Wrought and Horse Shoe
Plane Irons, Gouges, Compasses, Plyers, Nip
pers, &c. &c
Saws, Mill, 4 Cut Hand, Pannel, Ripping, Back
and other variety
Spoons Plated, German Silver Tin'd and Brit
tania
Shovels and Spades, Ames' Washburn's anc
other Brands
) Squares, Iron aud Steel, Measuring and Tryin:
Stair Rods, Skates, Suffers Brass aud Iron
Steelyards, Warranted correct
Tacks, Brads Sparrables and finishing Nails
Tea Trays and Snuiier Trays
Trowels, Plastering, Mason's and Garden
Weights i'll Sets, Long and Short Handle Ma
nure Forks
Mahogany Vaneers, Looking Glass Plate,
Mahogany Nobs, sc &c
SADDLERY AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS
Buckles, Bits and Stirrups
Harness Mounting and Saddler's Tools
Shark Skin. Plush Saddlers Thread and silk
F Cotton, WorSted and Sraining Webb
,r Hog, Calf, Facing and Pad Skins
III E..tpd Dashers, Handles aud Bands
il Stump Joint sand Maleable Iron
Steel Springs, Iron Axles and Boxes
Broad and Narrow Lace
Patent Leather, Gum & Oil Cloth Damask &
Il Also, Large AssOrtaem Of all kinds Of
$ Iron, Nails. steel and Glass
AND WINDOW SASH.
e Together with every variety of Hardware usI
oil ~
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-19

We have Bleached and Brown Linen Table
Cloths. Damask and Russia Diapers. Damask and
Book Muslin Curtains, Connterpains, Table Co
vers &c. &c. &C.
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Notice.

NHE undersigned is now prepared to execute
i conveyances to Congregations aud individ
uals holding contracts for divisions or family bura
lots in the New Grave Yard southeast Of Lancaster
All interested are requested to produce thei
evidences ofpayment.
GEORGE SANDERSoN, P. T. C.
Lancaster, November 5, 1847. 3w26
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Cnll and See.

HATES & COSPER have Just received new
W supply Of those fine WATCHES which they
are selling at such prices will astonisl every one.
Tallmadge House, October %, l347.
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Attachment Notice.

JOHN rsp' 6 sA,nD. 'lsp 1rrAcHnrrT-
A Ii persons interested will take notice, that
IA Mary Paul, on the 18th day of October A.
D. l847, sued out n writ Of Attachment from the
Court OF Common Pleas of Fairfield County Ohio.
against the Goods Chatels, Land, Credits, monies
aud effects of John Baird, for the sum OF 500
damages, which writ has been served and return.
ed. Attest-J, RADEBAUGH. Clerk.
October 80, 1917. 6w25piSl,7j
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For the Gentlemen.

Opieces BROAD CLOTH all colors & prices
Rough and Ready and Monterey Cassimeres
Superior French and English Black do
100 pieces plain, striped and barred SATTI-
NETS, from 25 to 81! cents per yard
81 pieces KENTUCKY JEANS
Gold and Oxford Mixed TWEEDS
Merno Cassimeres, plain and fancy Gambrooas
Brown Linens and Cotton DRILLINGS
Marseilles, Merino aud Silk vestings, &c.
In addition to the above we hive a large stock of
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-19
Estate of Wendell Strentz.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers
IN have been appointedand duly qualified as Ad
ministrators of the Estate of WENDELL STREErz,
deceased, late Of Fairfield county. Ohio.
JOHN HEBERLING, I .d,,,,o..
MARTIN BISH, "'"' 'O''
November 10, l847. 4w28+
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FrOck Goats and Dress Goats

MADE from the very best of materials. in the
lVA best manner, of qualities and prices to suit
the taste and circumstances of all, comprising
Black md Blue Black Goats, ofall qualities and
prices, from 81 to $25
Brown & Grey Frock & Sack Coats S4 to $40
Tweed and Sattinet. So TO So
For sale at the new Clothing Store of
SMITH g. TONG.
Lancaster, November 5, l847. 90
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LOOking Glass Plates.

MATES & C0SPER, (in the Tallmadge House
VI are prepared to furnish Looking Glass Plates
OF all sizes, from by 10 inches to Is by &c inches
al very loO prices
Lancaster, June 25 l847. ~
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SPRING FASHIONS.

Lancaster, June Z, l347.
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Domestic Goods,
For HOuse-Kcepers,

Such as Brown aud Bleached Muslins, Tickings.
Brown and Bleached Sheetng from II to q
wards wide; Cotton and Linen Bageing &C
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-19
Notice.

Notice.
YNHE Co-Partnership heretofore carried on by
l. the undersigned, under the name and firm
of KRAMER g. cox, was dissolved by mutual
consent, on the 29thday OF October, l847. The
books, notes and accounts of said firm, are placed
in the hands OF VIM, p. CREED, who, alone. is
authorised to settle the same. Persons knowing
themselves indebted will make payment to MIR.
Creed. p. Fl KRAMER,
WIN, w. COX.
Lancaster, Ohio, November 5, 1847. 26
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YA4AO NG.
. r. b. n r. DRINKJE

Gs w * 3 " LIZA ~ 1AAAo'
ID ESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of Lam
III caster aud its vicinity. that they have open
ed Tailor shop, in Connels Row, under the
Eagle office, directly opposite the Post Office,
where they can at all times be found, ready to
execute any work that may be entrusted to them
in the neatest and mast fashionable manner-and
low for Cash or all kinds of Country Produce.
They respectfully solicit share Of the public
patronage.
Lancaster, April 10th, 1917. ly49.
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Kinds of Country Prod uce.

for which we will pay the highest market price.
Bring along your Cash and your Produce aud call
al the THREE WALNUT DOORS" where
you will find the best Goods and losoea prices.
JOHN EFFINGER g. co.
Lancaster June Z, l347.
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TO Qua sU sscR.BEks.

The name Of will books unless
payment OF the subscription be made In advance
Distsn subscribers postage
on which will be paid BY and ali ourselves It's
safe transmission
The COUNTRY PAPER is published weekly during
Of Congress. and semi sekly during recess
subscriptions for period than will be received ON
eIms propsrioned to the above
certificate remittance payment for subscp
tons advertisements will he sufficient receipt therefor The
aots of any specie-paying bank will he received.
p POsTMASTERS authorized to act
DAILY subscrbers with SEMI
WEEKLY subscribers with S25 enclosed; i've WEEKLY
scribers with enclosed will be entitled copy
diton as they furnish subscribars ior, gratis.
~ rss Co~ssSssosAL REerER will be furnished them the
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ZIG, in 18th ward,
Lot in 18th ward,
CITY Of To,

CITY Of Toy.
Lot No. (from River
street 10 Hudson river,
80 feet front and rear.
Lot No. Opposite the
above, so IT. front IL rear
CITY of Brooklyn.
Lot No. ON 18th street,
contents not stated.
Lot No. :"
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oYyIoE THE SoLIcIroK OF rHK TREASURY,
August II, 1877.
C,EALED PROPOSALS. will be received at this office un-
I'll the 26th day OF October II o'clock noon for
equity Of tho property hereinafter described upon the
terms and conditions mentioned below. to wit
LANDS LYING IN THE STATE OF MASSACHU-
SETS.
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LANDS in THE STATE OF ILLINoIs.-Co Continued
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The above lands lie body the Mississippi
mouth Of Scrubgpss
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CONTINUED on the Fourth poge.)
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IUVs III Iot WUIeI,
not stated.
Lot No. in 18th ward,
contents not stated.
Lot No. I"
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LANDS LYING IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
Description of property.

Parish Of Piaqsemiass.
Undivided hall-part of a tract
of land designated as sec. 8,
township "a, range 30 east,
containing l60 acres--re-
serving 10 acres in such
form as shall be hereaf-
ter laid off under the direc-
ton of the Fifth Auditor Of
the Treasury, connected
with, and iof the purpose of
a lighthouse, and including
the one now thereon, and
other buildings connected
herewith.
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LANDS LYING IN THE STATE OF MASSACHU-
SETTS-Contiius
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Which said lands We're conveyed by Samuel Swaft-
won't TO VIM Young, late president OF the Mount Savage
Coal and Iron Company in trust for the and benefit of
the United States by deed bearing date 3lst day of Decen
Der, 1872 and recorded JAM g. lS3 in ber b, No ID,
foio 49, 49, and 20 the land records of Aegany county,
Md"
The said lands also sold by the marshal Of the State
of Illinois, under distress against said Swartwout,
the I'D November, 1913, and bought in by the United
States The deed Of the marshal to the United States
executed June l5 1884, and duly recorded in the several
counties in the State of Illinois where the land lies.
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| LANDS LYING IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND.

6S2 shares of stock in the
Maryland and N. York
aron and Coal Company"
located in Allegany coun.
iy, Maryland, conveyed
TO VIM. Young in trust
for the u. States. The
shares are of the nominal
value of 500 each, and
are unincumbered.
Also, TO shares of stock
in the same company,
conveyed In like manner.
These shares are of the
same nominal value, but
have been hypothecaied
for loans obtained by the
company In England, and
the u. States hold only
the rcsiduary interest.
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LANDS LYING IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY.
lS3l Mason county.
3Ap1 a. James G. Will Oneseventh part of tract Of
son, ii 900 acres on kenneken-
4 mic creek, purchased of Mer-
ry Walker, being about
I,57 81 acres.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-25
LoCoFoCo CONSISTENCY.

1t cannot escape the notice of the most
casual observer that The Locofoco party
IS ever playing a double game with
reference 10 a protective tariff. Pending
important elections. when this question
is generally most agitated, they always
aver that they are tariff men; but no soon
er arc the elections over than they endeavor
TO prove that protective tariff is injnri-
Gus to the country. They are afraid TO
encounter public opinion on the subject in
times Of high excitement, when the peo-
pie are alive to its importance, bat seize
upon every intervening calm to dissemi-
nate their pernieious principles. In
1914, pending the Presidential election,
they even went so far as to say that Polk
was better Tariff man than Henry Clay!"
but since Mr.. Polk has destroyed the Ia
riff Of 1912, they indulge in lengthy argu-
inents 10 show that free-trade is better
than protection. We do not complain of
this, because We always knew that they
held free trade notions; bat what we conf
plain ofis,that theydo not always fight un-
der their own colors, but steal into power
mdcrfalse pretences--profcssing one thing
whist soliciting the suarages ofthe people.
6Epractising the contrary when cloihedwiih
authority. We think, however. that they
are beginning iobe pretty well understood
by the people, and that hereafter they will
be less successful in the practice of their
deceptive tricks.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-25
MILITIA TRAININGS.

We attended several militia trainings
recently, and were more convinced than
ever, by the meagre turn out and the gen
eral inaliention to the rules of discipline,
that these trainings ought 10 be abolished.
The present militia system is OF no prac-
tical benefit whate.ee, and besides is at
tended with heavy expenses. Each com
missioned officer must uniform himself &
necessarily spend seme time in the study
OF military tactics; the men have to attend
trainings two days in the year or pay a
fine, musicians mnst be employed and re-
turns made out by the officers and paid
for. All these things are burden upon
the people. Commissioned officers are
allowed, we believe, cents for the name
of each individual enrolled, and then col
lectors must be paid for collecting the
fines of absentees. and the Inspector must
have his salary. The consequence is,
that a vast expense is thus incurred,
which is paid by the people. The sys-
ten does not support Itself; very often
moneys have to be drawn from the Trea-
sury to make up deficits and last year
the Legislature appropriated $4,000 for
this purpose.
Now, our opinion is, that a complete
enrolment: of all persons subject to mill
tary duty in time of war, could be keot
up for one twentieth the amount that is
expended under the present system, if
trainings were altogether abolished and
the duty Of enrolling enjoined upon the
township assessors. If these, when ma
king their annual assessments, were to
make out list also of persons subject to
militia duty and return il TO the County
Commissioners, who could thcreGrom
make a general return for their respec-
tive counties TO the Adjutant General,
complete system of enrolment might be
kept up without mourning any expense
VIII tevere except theamoant allowed 10 the
Assessor; say, one cent for each person
enrolled, instead of three cents, the a
mount now paid to officers for that pur-
pose.
We have thrown out these hints with
a view Of drawing public attention te the
subject persuaded as we are, that the
present militia system is woiuliy defec-
tive, aud that something ought 10 be done
for its improvement, whether the plan
we have suggested, or some other and bet
ter, be adopted.