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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
Pole Isnisimg M A.M,M.In.

The Wings Of Amanda Township had
glorious lime, on last Saturday. They
raised pole. reaching 1853 feet towards
the Heavens, strong and beautiful. 1t
floats a streamer, aud flag inscribed
with the honored names of Taylor, Fill
more, Ford aud Edwards.
The spirit is up and Amanda will give
good account of herself the coming fall.
Owing 10 tho latouess of the hour, the
speeches were brief Messrs. CREED
aud EDWARDS addressed tho meeting, in
their usual able manner.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
l'itifVl!

The Gazette man labors, inone column,
to induce the uoluntecyS TO believe that
he and his party are their fast friends, aud
in another slabers them with dirty epi-
thets and gross abuse. Last week, in
one column he coined a falsehood, that
Cass cheated the volunteers out of dol
lar per month in their pay. and therefore
they should vote against Cass; and in an
other column brands some of the same
friends ofiheir country as chicken there's
aud another as a hog thief and therefore
they arc unfit witnesses against Taylor.
This is not all. That paper affects ar
dent regard for the patriotism of the vol
unteers, and then exhibits its sincerity in
column of mean, scurrilous abuse Of
CAPT, SElFERT, one Of the most mer-
lorious of our brave boys who endured
the privnlions, tho fatigues and the dan
gers ofihe Mexican Eagle.
We shall not use any harsh epithets
about our neighbors. We know their
propensity.
Wehavouot labored to prove ourselves
any more The "fast friends" of volunteers
than others should be.
We have not slabered them with cdr
ty epi,hets and gross abuse"
We have "coined" no falsehood against
Gen, Cass. What we charged is prov
en- by the records and by volunteers them
selves. Gen, Cass did report bill to
reduce the amount paid for the clothing
Of volunteers, and the bill passed and was
enforced.
We branded no "friend of his country
us chicken M,cucs and hog Micres. 1t is a
coinage Of the Eagle men. What we
did say was, that the men, who tried to
SANDER Gen. Taylor, were guilty ofwhal
we charged and were not good witnesses
We do not abuse Captain SElFERT
But demagogac SElFERT is adifieren
individual. When he says that the
Gazette is an inch thick and nothing bu
lies, we hurl back the charge in his teeth
He can claim no exemption because hi
cas volunteer
The Senior editor of the Eagle, few
- weeks since, said that he wished to b.
4 decent, in his editorial capacity, aud VI
d have given him the opportunity. Scarce
!. " has he returned to his post, when h
i publishes such miserable, lying para
graphs as the above, Let him con,inu
aud he can claim no exemption. w
give him fair warning. That's all.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
Mass Meeting I'm CIiIlico,hc.

The Wings of Ross County intend
holding Mass Convention, on Wedacs.
day, September 6h.
An immense gathering is expected,
Able speakers have been invited aud will
attend.
The Committee, for that purpose, have
sent US an invitation for the friends Of
Taylor. Fillmore and Ford, in "Old
Fairfield" Who will got
The Wings Of Ross would be happy tc
see a large delegation from this county
and the latch string will be out.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
From lhe Ohio Slate journal Auq. s


A MISTAKE CoRREoTED.- A letter pub.
lished in the Detroit Advertiser, and adj
dressed by B. B. Kercheval, of Detroit, to
the editor of that paper, denies that Gen.
Cass was guilty of the frauds charged
upon him in an article published in the
Louisville Journal, in regard to tho spec
ulation ofa certainland company in which
Gen. Cass is said to have been stock
holder. Mr.. Kercheval, whose state
ment can be relied ON, fully clears Gen
COss of the imputotions cast upon him
and shows that he had no active partici
patton in the affairs of the company.
The Gazette has had this libel in III
columns; will it now correct its mistakes
Eagle.
The Eagle tells falsehood as usual
The Gazette never published what i
terms libel. Will,he Eagle deny tha
Gen. Cass, while Secretary of War, di,
! not engage in large land speculation
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
"SOun n.. Krller.

On Tomorrow, those, who attend the
election in the different townships, will
register the edicts ofthe leaders of Loco
focoism in this town.
There are tWeafy,SeVeA candidates for
nominaton-about four on an average
for each office, aud the number is propor-
toned to the value ofihe station.
The office of Sheriff is most profitable
and We have nine names presented.
Eight ofthem can't get the nomination,
certain.
Auditor comes next and we have four.
Prosecuting Attorney, Jour. This is
not so profitable, but the hon0rs are worth
something; besides ii affords convenient
support TO those not otherwise provided
for.
Commissioner, three.
Representative, tV0. There might be
more for this, but then there is another
chance in the district.
Surveyor, t~O.
Poor House Director, t,co.
Coroner. one. This office of late years
is Of little profit, and the Candidates for
Sheriff are all able, e,bodied men. OF
course the chances for promotion, de.
pend upon derileclion of duty.
One thing is certain. No individual
will be nominated, who will not pledge
himself nat to give the jobs of his Office
out TO the lowest bidder. No one will be
nominated, who will not, in all things a
gree to use the influence of his station to
support party purposes. The interests
of the county are of minor Importance
But, then, we have nothing to dc in the
matter and will not be expected to sup
port any particular candidate for nomi
nation. Give us your best, Gentlemen
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
CnmtiOm!

We were shown to-day One Dollar
note on the Summit County Branch fthe
State Bank of Ohio. ingeniously altered
to TEN, so as TO be well calculated TO
deceive. To guard against frauds of this
this kind, remember that all notes Of the
State Bank of Ohio, the number ofhuman
figures represented in the oignette cores
ponds 'oiM the number ofdoIlars represen-
ted by tie bill. On a 81 is one human
figure; on SO, three; on IS five, &c.
Ohio State Journal.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
Won't learn.

1t is said that Col. Weller, in his
speeches, says that che never reads Whig
papers any MORE" This accounts very
readily for the fact, as he says himself,
"that ho is not acquainted with Wing
principles 8" Does the Colonel expect to
find them in Locofoco papersl They
arc the last things the editors of these
papers would give to their readers
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

FREE Soil AMONG THE G GERMANs.--Th
Neao York Demokrat was the first
German paper to raise the flag offree soil.
Its example has been followed by the
German Tribune. in St. Louis, by the
Louisville Messenger, and the Illinois
Stats. Zcitang. Two ofthese journals
are published in slaveholding states.
The Germans oppose the extension Of
slavery as a measure which will shut out
free laborers from the country into which
slavery is transplanted.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
Drawn Battle in Kentuckr.

The Frankfort Commonwealth of Tues
day mentions the following manly result
of a closely contested election struggle
in thatState:
The contest of the House of Represen-
tatives in Woodford resulted in favor of
Col. E. H. Field, by majority of one.
1t seems that Col. +. and his competitor
Jesse Hayden Esq, Wings were, at
different precincts on the last day, Mr.. H
voted for Field; Field did not vote for
Hayden. Field was thei efore elected by
the vote of Hayden. In consequence oil
this result Col. f. has resigned his seat
and we learn that both are again candi
dates and are in the field. The Cover
nor has not yet fixed day for the cleo
tion.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
which Wnyl

In one column, the Eagle says that
"Gen, Taylor surrendered 10 the Phila-
delphia Convention"
In another it says that the Convention
surrendered to him."
Please, Messieurs editors, tell us which
you intend to have your readers believe
They can't believe both stories, though
tho trutAtelliug Senior publishes them
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
MD IIlcy do in

From the Locofhco show-bills, which
was plaslered over the Bar.rooms and
cross-corners of Fairfield county, we ex-
tract the following:
"The aanders against C CASS and BUT
LER will be exposed to the scnrn of all
honest men,"
Wednesday came. Medary, Olds,
Weller, Morgan and Manypeuny made
speeches; but did they attempt to answer
single charge brought against Gen
Cass? What, then, must we infer2 That
these charges are not ISLANDERS. else they
would have been "erposcd."
What are theyl
That Gen. Cass, as Chairman of the
Committee on Military Affairs. IN the
Senate, reported Bill to reluce Tie pay
for clothing volunteers.
That Gen. Cass, while member of
the Senate. vnted against resolution of
thanks to Gen. Taylor and his men, for
the victory at Monterey, because with
that resolution was not coupled proviso
censuring Gen. Taylor.
That Gen. Cass. while Governor Of
Michigan, helped To pass and signed a
Bill for whipping wAite men and selling
them out to the highest bidder, if they
used profane language, were quarresome
were found guilty of night. walking and
other such trivial and minor offences.
That Gen. Cass while Minister a, the
Court Of St. Cloud, fawned upon and
hatlered Louis Philippe and attempted
TO degrade the people-that he was the
first, when tho monarch was dethroned
to turn against and attempt TO degrade
him.
That Gen. Coss, when bis old Cumman
der, Gen. Harrison was sandered ant
villhed By party hirelings, refused to de
fend him, until he found out that hi.
"situalion" depended upon The will the
individual, whom the people had defen
Ided.
That Gen. Cass was not known as
Jackson man, until Jackson was in pow
er.
That Gen. Cass has trimmed his sail,
to suit the popular breeze.
That Gen. Cass has bid, for his nomi
nation, for Southern votes, expressin,
opinions directly contrary to those h,
professed to entertain few months be
fore, concerning the WiImot Proviso.
That Gen Cass is opposed 10 Rive
and Harbor improvements,
That Gen. Cass has received from IN,
Government, over $50 900, for extra
services, while at the same time he wa
receiving high salary.
That Gen. Cass, while Secretary q
War under Gen. jackson, entered into
company for the purpose of speculatin
in public lands.
, None ofthese charges were "exposed
> of course they are not islanders.
a More than this, they cannot be exposed
Many of them are matters of recor,
Most ot them have been fully sustaine'
4 Gen. Cass stands before the people, pre-
!. ven guilty of all the principle ones, an
r will the people sustain hint That is tn
question.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
Rough and Ready Tomato.

Col. Crook, of Bern township, receiv-
ed some Rough and Ready tomato seed
last winter from DIR. EDWARDS. To-day
he brought in tomato grown from this
seed, which measures 16 inches round
and weighs twenty-five ounces.-No fruit
oftho Cas1 species can be produced of
such size, unless it be pumpkin.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
Col. WeIIer's Speech.

The Eagles praises of Col. Woller's
speech are thick as blackberries. 1t e.
nally winds up by calling it the "a6lesl
speech that has been lisiened to for years
in this county" Pshawl Whitman car
beat it any time. What will Olds say
Or arc their speeches not lisiened tol
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

W Before Congress adjourned. they
passed the Civila and Diplomatic Appro-
priation Bill, and the Post Route Bill,
both Of which had been referred TO a
Committee Of Conference.
The President signed the Oregon Bill,
with protest, reading lecture 10 the
House for passing il with the Wilmo
Proyiso. When, before. was Presi
dent guilty ofsuch insolencel Alrctur'
70 The peoples Representatives for car
rying out tho peoples will Win ih'
people submit % il
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
Fort Harrison.

A meeting of the friends Of Taylor and
Fillmore is to be held. at Fort Harrison,
on the 9th September, the anniversary
ofTaylor's first battle and his victory over
the Indians.
A large gathering is anticiPn'cd-Nnd
an Invitation is extended 10 the Rough
and Ready men" of the Union to be
present upon the occasion.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
Prize WonI

The Cleveland Plain Dealer opened
the Cass Campaignby Offering the follow
ing reward:-
!, $50 to the whis editor who willtell the biggest
lie about Gen. Cass
The Poughkeepsio Eagle and Journal
decides that The following paragraph en-
titles the Utica Observer" to the $50
Prize:-
"Gen, Cass is northern man: he is a bold,
frank. and manly advocate Of the rights Of humans
ity all over the world. He never was known 10
ruckle to Slave Power or any other power 70
gain favor"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
BnIIeIin.


The Cambria has arrived news,
contained in tory papers, is intended to
deceive the public and depress the cause
of Ireland. Collisions have occurred
the precise result of which cannot be sta
ted, as the patriotic journals are all sup.
pressed-but known events received in
light of our previous information are all
encouraging. The whole government,
force has been employed for week in
attempting to arrest the leaders, without
effecting single capture. Those leaders
have adopted the most efiectual means,
and will be successful We repeat our
appeals, we urge upon our friends of the
Union prompt and continued action.
ROBERT EMMETT,
CHARLES O'CONNOR,
JANIS w. WHITE,
THOS. HAYS,
HORACE GREELY,
JOHN McKEON,
MICHAEL T. O'CONNOR
BARTHOLOMEW O'CONNOR,
Directors ofthe friends of Ireland.
Journals friendly to the liberation of
Ireland are invitedto give this ami immedi-
ate insertion.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
JOHN WATSON"

A DEMocRATIc OPINION oFGEN. CAss.-A
prominent Vermont Locofoco writes 10 a
friend in this wise.
"ln 1888 General Cass was Secretary
of War and member of General Jack
sons Cabinet, and when the deposites
were removed. it is notorious that Gen.
Cass did not sustain General Jackson
he showed the white feather--found him
selfa coward and evinced great want OF
resolution and firmness. In 1914, he
labored to undermine Mr. Van Buren,
who was entitled to the nomination. Yet
| could overlook all this if it were neces-
sary aud put my nose TO the grindstono
and suffer it to be ground off for the good
of my party, bit the Tennessee letter l
cannot swallov, and ,oiN not cote for its
author"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

Dlf the editors of the Eagle find out
how Mr.. Ford intends to vote, do they
intend 10 cast ,hcir votes accordingly
lfthey do not, we cannot see what bust
ness il is Of theirs.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
WING CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
Wood! WOOd!!

Those Of our subscribers. who promis-
ed 10 send US some wood, will please take
notice that We are now prepared TO re-
ceive several cords ofgood sugar, beach
or rhickory--with as few knots in it as
possible. Ifhalf dry, it will answer.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

CowARDLY.-During the great fight in
Paris, the insurgents in the Faubourgs
de Temple and ST. Antoine went to the
infant schools where many parents had
sent their children for safety, took the lit
tie ones, and placed them bound so that
they could not run away, as, 'barricades.'
to prevent the National Guards from re-
turning their fire, which the insurgents
continued most murderously fom behind
and between the children!
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
T TAccounts from Hayti ofthe oath July

W Accounts from Hayti ofthe Gath July
have beenreceived at Philadelphia. Mat
ters were more quiet but otby any means
so settled as to warrant the expectation
that quietude would long continue
Lonloque, the president, was at Jeremie
maintaining there terrific despotism
Two men of high standing had been re-
Gently arrested for alleged political often
ces tried and condemned and Immediately
shot, Cincinnati Gazette.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

"a Wings Of Madison, we take pride
in presenting to you the name of Dr. Ed
WARDS, as your candidate for re election
10 Congress, from this district, for we
have in him good Wing, man of the
brightest talents. and good stumper'
London Sentinel
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
"PIcasant Township Taylor Club" !"

On Friday evening last, FREDERICK
BRYAN was elected President of this
Club, T. P. AsMBRooK, j. A. FRIEND and
WILLIAM NICELY, Vice Presidents, J.
X. TRovINGER Recording Secretary and
]. Nj, AsHBRooK Corresponding Secreta-
ry.
A committee was appointed and ar
rangements made for raising a Taylor
Pole, in Pleasantville, on Friday, the
25th inst.
The meeting was addressed by Mr.
ADAMS HoorER in very able manner
followed by Mr., JAMES WATSON who
made few appropriate remarks.
The following resolutions were passed
RcsOlvcd, That the cause. in which we
are engaged, demands of every Wing the
most prompt and energetic action, and
the most untiring perseverance, in the
dissemination ofcorrect and accurate in
formation upon the great political ques-
tons, which are to be decided at the com.
ing election.
Resolved, That we place the highest
confidence in the honesty, patriotism, and
ability, of Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR, MIL
LARD FILLMORE and SEABuRY FoRD, and
hereby pledge them our warm united and
vigorous support.
Resoleed, That we hail with pleasure
the nomination for reelection of our
present able and efficient Representative
in Congress, DR.. THOMAS 0. EDWARDS,
and have only to regret that the honor OF
being beaten by him was not conferred
by our opponents upon some one more
worthy that distinction than DR.. Olds.
Resolced, That thorough and efficient
organization is the only means by which
we can expect to combat successfully
with our opponents-we therefore re-
commend the speedy organization of a
Taylor Club in every township in the
county. The time to work is at hand;
let us be up and doing. 1t is duty we
owe to ourselves-to our country and her
institutions, to be well informed upon the
measures to be decided at the ballot box
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

WHAT DOES 1T MEANl-We cut the
following advertisement from the New
Orleans Delta ofthe 1st inst. We should
like to have the particulars of the trans
action. 1t seems almost incredible that
an act ofsuch inhuman prescription could
have been coolly perpetrated. We will
venture to say that the cause Of our op-
ponents will gain no adherents by such
petty tyranny:
about 115 men, out of 140, at work
at the Barracks, were discharged because
they would vote for General Taylor.
The above Is men were picked out by
one Boss.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

LEAVING CAss FOR TAYLoR.--The Req
River Republican, widely circulated and
influential paper, published at Alexandra,
Louisiana, and heretofore the leading Loco
foco organ in the parish of Rapids, and the
north western part Of the State, has striuk.
en- from its columns the names of Cass and
Butler, and in their stead float triumphant.
y the honored names Of TAYLOR and FILL
MORE.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
MlcIllgnn vs.. Cnss.

The following is an extract from a let
ter from Isaac L. Toby, M. D. Of jack
son, Michigan, to E. H. Porter Esq. of
Charlemont, Wing. DR.. Toby was
formerly located in Hampshire county,
and is well known as radical Democrat.
This itaicising is done by the doctor.
JACKSON, Michigan, July 80, ls4s.
DEAR SIR: The peo.
Pile ofthis State are wide awake ON poll
tics. There are great many Aati Cass
Democrats. Should, or couldthe elections
come off this week, he would be defeated
in his own State. The Wings are much
better united on their candidate, aud feel
confident of success.
Youknow that am radical democrat,
but | cannot support Cass for the Presi-
dency. He plays double game. which |
despise in any man, and he has no sympa-
thy for the Burnburners.
If you have any Democrats in your
State reckoning uponthe election of Cass
you tell them he cannot 5eelebied. Tell
this from me--that he cannot carry his
OOn Stale Yours truly, |. I.L.TOBY.
E. H. Porter, Esq, Charlemoht, Mass.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

20 Gen, SnlgLD's was appointed by
the President, as Governor Of Oregon,
but he has declined the honor Of
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

The Mississippi Telegraph, published in
Louisville, Miss. has the following:
"We have hauled down the names of
Cass and Butler. and placed in their stead
those ofthe peoples choice, Taylor and
Fillmore. Of Gen. Taylor tits almost
superfuous to speak. His image is en-
shrned in the hearts of the people,"
He is emphatically the man for the
people and there will be such a rush of
the masses in November next from hill
and dale, hamlet, village and city to ele-
vate him to the Presidency, as has never
before been seen.
y The fabric reared by Democ-
racy is tottering tolis base-ils fall is in
evtable-the party know and feel it
the political bull has been issued from
the Presidential Vatican, and the office
holders and Office e-seekers are enihusias-
tcally obeying its mandates, their very
existence depends upon their success;
but alas! they are destined to an over
whe lining defeat"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
" Gen. Taylor evades any answer on

WGen. Taylor evades any answer on
the Wilmot proviso. Gen. Cass has
bravely and frankly defined his position
in his Nicholson letter. He ao,H Ueto the
W,lmot PrOoiso. We are almost certain
Gen. ylor willnot.- Washington Union
Aug. /.
So are we. We like Gen. Taylor's po-
stlo., as defined in his Allison letter.
He will allow the people to choose their
Representatives in Congress-an and will al
low Congress TO enact the laws. He is a
Republican, like Washington and 1.-The
early Presidents and not despot to set
up his will against that of the nation.
We like him for that.-O. S. Journal.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

EThe following Bulletin was issued
in New York. on Saturday, upon the
publication of the news brought out by the
Cambria.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

THE LAST CHANcE.-Many individ
ais have realized immense wealth from
the Mexican war. Army contractors,
suffers, proprietors OF steamboats,. specu-
lators, &c. have had reasonto bless the
administration of Mr. Polk, so far as their
own pockets are concerned and it is not
their fault that a treaty of peace is con.
cludcd The last act in the drama of
Every one for himself, and all against
Uncle Sam" is thus described by cor
respondent of the N. o. Picayune:
VERA CRuz, July %, lS4S.
The sale of public property is contin-
uiug from day to day, and will close on
the 2Sih; all remaining on hand after that
date will be sent to the United States.
Some of this property has been sold re-
markabIy cheap, and large fortunes have
been made within few weeks. Col.
Kenny, ofTexas, has been the most prom
inent purchaser.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25
second Despatch,
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. IS, noon.

N II w VN II U n W. mug IN'' II'7'7'''
Later intelligence from Campeachy has
Just been received. The latest dates are
to the 9th inst. The Yucatan Indians
have been defeated by the whites in sew
eral engagements. and the latter have re
taken from the former most of the cap
tured towns.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-25

Cor. OF the Baltimore Patrot.-By Telegraph
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. Is, 81 AM.
We have advices from Vera Cruz to
the Sd insi.-The recent revolution has
been entirely suppressed, the Indians
disarmed, and all the prisoners sdischarged
on pledgng themselves to support the
Government. Nearly all tho Americans
left in Mexico on the departure of
our troops have gone to Yucatan.