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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
MORE GOODS FOR A DOLLAR
THAN
ANY BODY ELSE.

WYE are now receiving our NEW SPRING
w GOODS, and respectfully invite every
body to cali and look at our Stock.
For Ladies Dresses.
We have all the new styles Of Goods in market.
PLAID and Plain Silks, Lawns, Bard Muslins
French, English and American Ginghams,
Ginghams Lawns, Oregon Plaids
Bareges (aH roOoD Balzarines
Black and White Ginghams, Black Lawns
Black Bareges, Plain and Satin Stripe (aH Silk
md Wool, beautiful for Black D~resSes)
Shaded Tarlton Swiss Musins, Uery desirable
for EUening Dresses
Opening.
760 pieces or 24.320 yards of new CALICOES,
from a fpu up to a Hiae-pence.
Also.
A general variety Of Fancy Goods, such as, Rib
bons. Laces, French worked Collars, Kid Gloves,
DOmcSlics.
Brown Shirtings and Sheetings. Tickings;
Checks. Cotton Yarn, Cotton Batting:
Coverlet Warp, Carpet Chain, &c. &c.
ParasOIs.
Atany price that may be wanted from a quar-
Ter upj GUN ouaueS dlu lhfdSOletlS.
just Received.
large stock and good variety OF Cloths,
Cassimeres. Gold Mixed Tweeds
Jeans all colors; Sattinets, &c. &c.
Also every description of Summer Stuiis fol
Goats, Vests and Pants.
Apair Of Pants, 3 yards, Thread and Buttons
for tpeaty,fUe cents
Hats.
Expected tomorrow 30 Gases Leghorn and
Palm Leaf Hats, to be sold very cheUp.
BOnMets.
Lcghorn Straw, Fancy Lace, Dunstable. CT in
Pearl Straw and Lawn.
Very handsome Children's Gimp aud Straw
BOnncts and Hats.
Boots and Shoes.
Large Lot expected tomorrow.
D.
Wheat, Rye, Oats, Corn, Beans, But
ter, Rags, Bacon, Eggs, and all kinds 9
merchaataMe trade.
WISE q HILLARD.
Lancaster, April l6, lS47. 40
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

CURE PoR GoUr.- First pick a handker,
chief from the pocket of an old maid of
fifty years. who had never wished to
change her condition; g, wash it three
times IN an honest miller's pond; 3, dry
II on q parsons hedge that was never Co.
vctous; 4, send it o doctors shop that
never killed a patient, 5. mark it with a
lawyers ink who never cheated a client;
@, apply it to the part affected.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

rY Precious beyond rubies are the
hoursofyouth and bealthj let none ofthem
pass Improbable away.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

EsrMiss Belsey Prim thinks tia, legs
should be called abdominal supporters
by all genteei people.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

! have been troubled with the Dyseutery, which
continued of and on about Que year, aud having
some Of the best physicians in Philadpl
phia, New Oilean,, aud in TITS city, without getting
any relief ! concluded 10 ny DR.. Walson's nedi
eiues for Dysentey, &c, aud in very short liue
Il cured me; aud ! now recommend il as the best
remedy ! know Of Tor the Bowel Complaint.
JOHN d. McMURRAY.
Corner Of Third & Pine st st. Louis.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

CooUErTE.-One who wantsto engage
the men without engaging herself,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

cheerluFy concur in The above remarks, made
hy the Rev. d. ID Mckee, with regard TO Dr.. f..
Y. Watson's medicines, having used the Goul and
Rheumatic LinimeNl, and Salt Rheum aud letter
OinImrnI, with complete success. confidently
them TO the public,
AsAHAIL LEE.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

EYFm a done sucker, as the child said
when his mother weaned him.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
ranny DsnnItIon.--Not rar from correcl.

PARAsoL-A protection against tho
sun, used by ladies made of cotton aud
whalebone.
STRAPs-An article worn under the
boots, by gentlemen made of cali. skin.
KTEs-Light frames covered with pa
per, and sent into the air by boys with
long tails.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
aRoCERYES...Such ns

NANHILY GR0CEAIESs-sSuch rs
Coffee, Rice, Molasses Chocolate, Teas, SUI
gar, New Orleans, Havana, &c. All of the very
finest quality. constantly OH hand. aud for sale Ny
Lancaster, July ., 1917.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
The Farmers Line!
A NEW FIRM
AND
NNW GOODS
Wholesale and Retail.
JOHN & CO.
In the New Building lately erected by II
III. AInsworth, nearly opposite Ia
llmad House.

III. Ainsworth, nearly opposite the
Tallmadge House.
TTAVING lately purchased the ENTIRE NEW
STOCK OF GOODS of Mr.. R, M. 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-
Gled to sell beautiful and excellent Goods at very
reduced prices. We are determined to please the
public aud we have the means TO do il. The
quality of our Stock cannot be surpassed, and for
cheapness, we challenge competition.
Our assortment consists, in part, of the follow
ing articles:
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

A Judge once said 10 a Lawyer who
was more remarkable for The number Of
his words than for the sense ofhis speech.
es, that he was very much like n%ecessi-
~" "How do you make that QUIZ" in
quired tho loquacious attorney. BE.
cause said the Judge, necessity knows
M IatvD
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
For the Ladies'.

We have the largest variety of Summer Dress
Goods ever opened in Lancaster, and which can
not be excelled in quality, cheapness or beauty Of
patterns, among which are
80 pieces Of CALICOES, at prices varying
from 81 to 1879 cents
Alpaccas, plain and striped
Cashmeres and Muslin de Lains
Bereges and Balzarines
Alarge assortment of Lawns, entirely nete styles
Scotch and Earlston Ginghalns and Gingham
Lawns
A fine assortment of Plain and FANCY SILK
GOODS
FRENCH WORK COLLARS and COTTON
LACES
A large assortment of BONNET RIBBONS
latest styles
LEGHORN and STRAW BONNETS
Cotton and Silk PARASOLS and Sunshades
A fine assortment Of Summer ARTIFICIALS
together with a general assortment Of Dress Trim
mings, sc. &c.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
WE WISH TO PURCHASE
5000 bushels of II EAT,

Any amount of CORN, RYE, OATS Flax,seed,
Feathers, aud every thing else that the Farmers
have for sale that Is worth having. We will give
the highest prices in CASH and GOODS for tho
above articles, aud give MORE GOODS for the
same amount oftrade, than any other house. Call
and give us \ tria
Lancaster, June A, 1917
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
For House Keepers,

We have Bleached and Brown Linen Tabl,
Cloths, Damask and Russia Diapers. Damask AM
Book Muslin Curtains, Connterpains, Table Co
vara &c. &c &c.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
A NEW HEARSE,

n VIEW HEA NtSE,
with a fine Horse and Harness, calculated for the
purpose, are always in readiness to attend tuner.
ais. All Collins made to order The subscriber
will promptly attend funerals any where in the
County with his Hearse free OF extra charge; and
all his charges will be atreduced prices.
The subscriber returns his grateful thanks to
his old customers and respectfully solicits a con-
~tinuanoe of their patronage,
GEORGE l.. ECKERT.
Lancaster February 5, l847. 80
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

~ Well. Pat, did you present that
bill for payment, which | gave you this
morningl
Yes your honor.
Well, what was the genlleman's an
swerl
Evasive, your honor.
Evasive! what do you meant
Why, your honor, he said he'd be
hang'd if he would pay it.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
For the Gentlemen.

80 pieces BROAD CLOTH, all colors e. prices
Rough and Ready and Monterey Cassilneres
Superior French and English Black do
I5J pieces plain, striped and barred SATTI-
NETS, from IS to 87t cents per yard
5 pieces KENTUCKY JEANS
Gold and Oxford Mixed TWEEDS
Merino Cassimeres, plain and fancy Gambroons
Brown Linens and Cotton DRILLINGS
Marseilles, Merino and Silk Vestings, &c.
inhibition to the above we have a large stock of
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

WYE are now receiving our NEW SPRING
w GOODS, and respectfully invite every
body To cali and look at our Stock.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01

Judge otlhe Ptoba,e Court Of vandaIia, III.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-01
Domestic Goods,

Such as Brown and Bleached Muslins, Tickings
Brown and Bleached Sheeting from II to q
yards wide; Cotton and Linen Begging, &c.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-18

dent Of fIidalgo, was present when IL was
discovered. II appeared from an examination
Of the remains. that the mnrderers had st first
tassoed NJ. Richey, end had then gal"ped
away IL this spot, dragging his body over the
Garth, snd tearing IL IN the most shocking
manner; that they Then stsbbed him twice In
the back. stripped him, robbed him Of the i'm
porlsni despatchesof which he was the bear
er; and then, moi satisfied with whs, they had
already done, nhuiiisted his remsins most
barbarcusly. DR.. Thompson had the body
brought 10 town, and gave il Christian burial.
Gen. Taylor Immediately Instituted the most
dilIgent search for the n,urderers McGiIl
had been taken by the second slcsde, and
brought back but strange as il might seem,
upon being examined by the general, wss
believed not TO hsve been guilty, and allowed
TO go again.
Atlength BY the confessions Of some Of the
Inhabitants, il appeared that plot had been
formed by fifteen Mexicsns TO cut of Mr..
R,chryi and all his party. But that after he
was murdered the rest OF the plan fell through.
aud the. murderers scattered in different direc-
tions. Some of them General Taylor was
able To eecure, and from those he learned the
names Of The rest. He then gave the auihori
ties Of VIlls GrsDde six weeks in which 10
arrest the o,hers-assuring them. as ! have
understood, that II they we're not found and
delivered up by that time he would cnuse the
town to be levelled 10 the earth. As farther
inducen,ent, he offered FIVE hundred dollars
to any person or persons who should take
them, and two hundred dollars Tor the de.
spatches. lie is understood TO have said that
he considered their loss equal TO that Of q
battle-as they contained the whole plan Of
the csmpaign-the attack on Vera Cruz and
all-and have no doubt gone direct TO Santa
Anna.
Tho general brought the prisoners whom
he arrested there to Monterey, where they
are still in confinement. ! have given you
these particulars, also, as ! received them
from Col. Marshall; and as he was upon the
ground, you can depend upon them as being
correct. @
Lieutenant Richey belonged to the gallan,
9TH infantry, and was with il in the glorious
battles of Palo Alto, Resacn de Ia Palma, nd
subsequently, when tha, regiment stood under
such . shower Of iron and lead at Monterey,
when those brave officers, IIoskins, Graham
and Woods were cut down, he was there in
the ihickcs, Of the fight, acqoi,iing himself
most manfuly. he was sherward promoted
10 the 5,h infantry, and then assigned to duty
with The Ist dragoons as before stated. lie
was beloved by all his brother officers, and
his melancholy fate deeply deplorcd.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-18

any officer, musician or private IN the army
of the United States in Mexico, or at any post
or place on the frontier Of the United States
bordering on Mexico, will pass free in the
mails. Each letter 30 Addressed should speci'
~ after the nslne Of the. person, "beIong'ng u
the army" The law viii continue in force
during the war with Mexico, and for three
months after IL termination.
~ Extra commissions allowed deputy post
masters BY the order Of the 9th Of Juiy, lS4f
are superseded by the act Of the Sd March
ls47.
/ I3 The commissions allowed by the 24tl
section of the act Of Sd Of March, lS45, are re
pealed and other rates allowed by the LIST sec
\ ton of the act Of the lst of March, l647, IN
lieu Of them, as follows
| I. On the amount Of letter postage, not ex
ceeding $l00 in any one year, 40 per cent.
2. On any sum between 800 and $4oO in
any year, 80 1-2 per cent
g. On any sum between $400 and 81, 400 in
a year, 80 per cent.
4. On any sum over o., 400 in year, l2 Is
per cent.
s. On the amount of letters and packets re-
ceived for distribution at Offices designated BY
the Postmaster General for that purpose,
per cent.
~ The term letter postage includes al
postages received, except those which arise
from newspapers, sent from the Office Of the
publishers to subscribers, and from pamphlets
and magazines-so that all prepaid postage up
on transient papers, hand.bills and circulars
printed or Autographed, will be treated as let
ter postage in the settlement Of accounts o.
postmasters.
6. On ell sums arising from the postage on
newspapers, magazines, and pamphlets, SO pei
cent. .t .N.i f
2. As the accounts of postmasters have to be
settled quarterly, and their commissions al
lowed for that time, the postmasters will cred
il themselves with 40 per cent. upon the first
twenty five dollars received in the quarter, and
for any sum between twenty-five dollars and
one hundred dollars in the quarter, at the rate
Of 33 l-3 per cent, and upon any sum between
one hundred and six hundred dollars received
in the quarter, 80 per centum and on any
sum over six hundred dollars received in the
quarter, or at the rate of 12 1-2 per cent.
8. The commission accounts will be settled
as heretofore, except that the annual compen.
sation to which postmasters are limited, will
be computed for the fiscal year commencing
the Ist of July, and ending the Both of June,
and in due proportion for any period less than
year.
Q. No other allowance can be made to post
masters except box-rents to an amount not ex-
ceeding $4,000 per annum, and the surplus OF
such receipts may be applied to the expenses
of the office, under the direction Of the Post
master General. The emolument or box.rent
account must be accounted for regularly in the
quarterly returns, and for the same quarter as
other proceedings Of the office.
10. Postmasters in their returns for the
present quarter ending the 3lst of March, lS47,
will adjust their accounts according to the a.
bove allowances.
c. JOHNSON, Postmaster General.
March 12, lS47
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-18

What they wrre six mouths riac-. =
| can vividIy fancy that deserted house,
where amidst din, sHd squalor, and
wretchedness OF every kind, we made
"a home Of suffering and despair. Ire-
call my neglect both to you and your
cbild--the neglect that PROSECUTED you
on sick bed. and thrusi my boy forth
into the world, wiihou, edocaiion, with
oui experience, to win living Tor him
self aud all of us. | recall that fearful
time with the fervent hope thai these
Passed away from ~ forever 4 and ire
call the remembrance of that fearful
night with feeling Of pride, that ] can
call myself father Of such boy. MIR.
Roberts tells me tina, he improves daily,
and that he reads well, and writes an
excellent hsnd--we owe everything to
our boy aud to The good hearted Quakerp
Everything 10 The world = replied
the wife, as her eye lii up with CLEAN
Of pleasure. At this moment the door
opened, and our old acquaintance the
newsboy, stood beside his parents.
u There was the same inge enuous- -coun-
tenaRce ,beaming with honest frankness,
as when we beheld him last but his
hair, rich, brown, and glossy, was neat
ly combed to one side, and his apparel
was arranged with more regard to neat
ness and taste. TIE peculiar glance Of
education beamed from his sparkling
grey eye and the expression Of acquir-
ed intelligence was written in the lines
Of his youthful counienance. He drew
near to his parents, and as his father
rested one hand upon his head, while
his mother took his hand with sileD,
glance OF a moiher's love, he gazed from,
one to the other with a foil heart and
full eye. The same feeling that prevail.
ed 10 the minds Of his parents, seemed
for the moment, to strike his young IN ind
with peculiar force, and as, by sudden
effort Of memory, he contrasted the
present with the past, the words arose to
his lips
This is better, father, much better
than six months ago. r.s -r.s.s
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-18

We are glad TO perceive that our
friends, at the north end Of the State,
are beginning to be aware that two elec-
tlons Of no little moment TO its future
reputation and welfare, will come upon US
in less than three weeks, viz. the election
of our entire State Government for the
ensuing year, aud Of Representatives from
the Eastern and Western Districts tothe
Both Congress. 1t has seemed to US,
hitherto, that singular inertness and
apathy on this subject have prevailed in
most parts Of the State, arising, no doubt,
from the entire confidence entertained by
the Law and Order party Of its ability to
maintain its ascendancy in the District
and State elections, which the returns Of
the registry and an excellent selection
Of candidates might very well warrant.
Our friends, in this town and county, as
well as in other parts of the State, should
nevertheless, remember, that something
more than the mere act Of registering
voters, however thoroughly performed, is
essential to success. 1t is not barely
necessary to have a numerical majority
sufficient to determine contest in our
favor, but as this force is made up Of in
telligent, self determining individuals, to
awake also their attention to the impor-
tance Of the contest, and to ensure unan-
unity and joint effort, by proper organ
ization, if we mean to succeed. We
trust, therefore, that the Law and Order
electors, in our immediate neighborhood.
as well as in other parts Of Rhode Island,
will rouse, at once, to the necessity OF
action, and make every proper arrange
ment for bringing out, in their several
towns, their actual strength, which how
ever favorable the present appearances OF
an inefficient opposition, may be oil
needed, on the day Of trial. ...
On this subject, Of early and prompt
action we are pleased to find the follow
ing well timed article in the Providence
Journal of Monday the 9Th inst, which
presents in a stronger light, than any
thing we have said above, the necessity
of organization, vigilance, and unanimi
ty, at a conjuncture like the present
and to which we therefore earnestly in
yi,e the attention Of our political friends.
her and elsewhere.
The election or State officers and members
or Congress takes place ~ n ll'iis more than
three weeks. THUS far. there has been an en-
tire absence ofpul,ucaI excitement, aud We ara
moving towards Nh. elrctinn ~ quietly ne
though three months, Instead of tire. weeks
divided 70. from the day. Tbs rRdicsl party IN
this State have been logged 81 ofisn and 40
rgulnily and in so many shapes, thai our
fiends look fofw ard 10 mn els-t,"n with the
confident assurance of triumph, snd our foF-
ponenis appear 10 soticipaia u with very
commrpdnbls d.grce 81 resignation. Net ns
ihs time approaeh~s, u u nui proper thsi any
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-18
Letter from Mr.. Benton 10 the President

| WASHINGTON, March 6. IS47
| SIR Without waiting for the tormali,y
of being presented with the commission OF
Major General in the army OF the United
States, I think it right TO inform you at once
that my acceptance or refusal of that high
apo oin,ment will depend entirely upon pub
lie or national Considerations Of which you
yourself will be the Judge. Personally !
can have no wish for this office but IT you
be lleve thet ! can be Of service TO the coun
try | nm willing TO forego oil private con
side erations-separate myself from my family :,
under painful circumstances I; resign my
place in the Senate. which is 20 dear TO M
and proceed Immediately to the theatre OF
war. My only stipulation would be tor
the powers which deem necessary TO sue
cess +; and these will be both military and
diplomatc-the command Of the army and
authority to sign prelIminaries of peace ,bnsed
upon terms previously approved by you.
beg you to believe, sir, that nothing self
ish or personal dictates this proposed stipu
lation. There is no such thing in It. j.
proceeds from a thorough convection that.
with n subordinate command, ] could do n'
good in the army on the contrary, that my
presence there would be improper and mis-.
ch,evous 1; for | am known, from my public
speeches, TO disappr6ve the plans. both oi
he late and Of the present commsnder-tht
defensive policy OF one and the San Juan Of
Ulua attack OF the other and this being
known. my presence would operate as on
implied censure on the two generals. and
might make me, in spite OF myself, thr
nucleus Of discomfort and insubnrdioa,ion
The command OF the army, therefore, is the
only military p0eition which could hold init.
Authority to conclude a peace. or at least
to sign The prelminaries Of peace, ! deem
highly essential to success, as It would en-
bic the comma nder in chief 10 take instant
advantage of oil passing events, military OF
political. to close the war.
| Furnished with these powers, ON willing
to make The sacrifices, and TO incur the re
sponsibilties Of this high command {: bu, !
leave it to you. sir, for your free and final
decision; considering IL ns a national question,
and q new one, on which there is no com
mi,ment. on either side, in anything that has
passed.
Whatever may be the decision, my thanks
and gratitude will no, be the less to you for
your unsolicited nomination of me TO this
high sppoinime mt, nor 10 the Senate for its
instant and unanimous confirmation Of II, nor
to the House Of Representatives for iis three
virtual elections of me TO the commander in
chief Of the nrmy in Mexico.
Respectfully, sir,
your friend and fellow citizen,
THOMAS II. BENTON.
To THE President.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-18
The President 10 Mr.. BENTON.
WASHINGTON. March q, lS47.

SIR IL have given TO your letter Of the
9th instant the consideration which ts i'm
portnnce demands. In rendering to you the
appointment Of Major General IN the army
earnestly desire that the country should
have the advantage Of your conceded abiln,
and military knowledge, yonr intimate nc
qnsin,nnce with the Mexican character. ano
your familiarity with their language and po
ltlcal condition.
Immediately afier your nomination o.
Major General had been ultimately confirm
cd by the Senate. ! carefully examined tbs
question whether ! possessed the power .,
designate you-s JOINT Major Gereral--,'
the chief command Of the army m the field
The result Of this examination is. ! am con
s,rsined 10 ssy, q se,ilcd convicilun rD ~,
mind that such power has not been conferred
upon me by existing laws.
Ism fully sensible of The exalted patriot
ism which could alone have induced you u
make the personal sacrifices TO which yo,
would be subjected in assuming even ,h'
chiei command of the army IN Mexico sns
duly appreciate the ressons you have sssIgp
ed and which may. ! tear. prevent You frou
accepting your appointment ss Major General
u. oD further reflection, such shnnld be you
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-18
From the National Intellipencer,

From the National Intelligencer.
IMPoRrENr CoRREsPoNDENcE.-T fol-
lowing important correspondence between
Mr.. Senator Benton and the President Of the
United States having become public. we are
enabled to present il to our readers: