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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

TA locofoco office.seeker, in tn is
place, thinks that we are engaged in rath-
er small business for letting our readers
know how the Administration are treat
ing the men, who went to Mexico and
fought their battles honorably and sue
cessfully.
This man has been running after Office
so long that he really imagines himself an
Office holder, and evinces the spirit of
one. "What right" thinks he, "have
these poor volunteers TO blame us for not
feeding, clothing and caring for lheml-
They are not officers or office holders.
They are only common soldiers"
We tell this man. and the volunteers
will, when they get home, tell him that
he is not only engaged, in very small,
but dishonorable business, in upholding
and sustaining the iniquitous conduct ol
the administration. We have him mark.
ed. We have heard him defending the
"extra" pay allowed to Gen. Cass when
he was already receiving Princely y salary
from the Government, and yet he defend:
the Administration in not allowing the
poor soldier, who receives but feV dol
lars per month for labor ten times as hare
as Cass ever performed, their just and
reasonable demands. Shame on such {
heart--it bears not the impress of human
ity, and evinces no feeling ofhuman sym
lpaIhy.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

IB-It is said that although the war is over, Col.
Weller, in his stump speeches, still makes it his
principle subject. He has no idea of leaving this
opportunity pass of telling the people how he and
General Taylor "Iought gallantly" at Monterey
where "bullets flew thick as hail" Nor can we
blame him, as the only mention made OF his cour.
age and prowess in the official dispatches is, that
the command devolved on him when Colone
Mitchell was wounded.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
Gen. Washington and Gen. Taylor

On the subject ofpledges, Gen, Taylor
occupies exactly the same ground that
Gen, Washington did, when he was ask.
ed to be u candidate for President. He
wrote as follows to two of his friends:
From letterto Benz Harrison.
"MouNT VERNON, 9th March, 1889.
. II will therefore declare to you
that, should it DO my inevitable fate to
administer the government, (for Heaven
knows that no event can be less desired,
by me, aud that no earthly consideration
short Of so general call, together with
a desire to reconcile cOnteading parties, SO
far as in me lies, could again bring me
into public liCe,) lVW go 10 the char @a-
der no engagement Of any kind or ma
tire whdtcrer."
From another to Benjamin Lincoln.
"MouNT VERNON, llth, March, 1889
"Should it become inevitably necessa.
ry for mo to 60 into tho chair Of govern
ment, have determined togo free from
all pOsitire engagements Of ecery aatare
whatsoeVcy. This is the answer have
already given to multiplicity of appli'
cations, and have assigned as the true
reason of my conduct the predominant
desire had of being at liberty to act sOitl
a sole reference to justice and the PabH'
gOod."
This is the true and only patriotic
ground. "lfa man cannot be con6ded
in without pledges" was we'll said BY
Harrison, on similar occasion, che can
not be relied upon merely on account o
lhem."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
Letter from NIr. RurIxe.

Mr.. BuRKE, Commissioner of Patents, who, in
stead ofwrting political letters should be attend.
lug to tho duties Of his office, has written long
letter to the locoIocos OF Nashua. New Hampshire,
in which he las the following paragraph;
"Now, ifGeneral Taylor is elected this
brilliant and glorious picture is to be
changed. He has promised not to use
the veto power, the great safe. e.guard OF
tho people against vicious legislation;
and thus he will permit whig policy
again to prevail"
That is the locoIoco doctrine. The people
through their Representatives have no right Il
speak. lfthey wish certain measures established
it cannot be done. They don't know what they
wnnt. Their legislation is "vie,ons.' Aud hence
we must have a one man power--a power greater
than the people-that win veto their wishes a
expressed through their representatives.
The letter is published in the Ohio Statesman
Gull you this democracy No. no. 1t 10 arront
downright Monarchy, win the people sustain
party protesting such a priuciplel Are the,
ready to yield up their rights to one mani Ar
they willing to putup with the name, and lose tn
substance, ofa Republic,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

GEN. TAYLOR IN INDIANA.-Here is an
interesting extract of letter from Passy
county, Ia, that we have just read, da-
ted on the I'd inst:
am in for "Old Zack," as are lots Of
other Democrats. The county you know
gave Polk majority of nearly 500
Well, we are going to demolish that
aud perhaps squeeze out a majority fol
the man that never surrenders, if things
go on as we'll as they seem to now. We
a: first set our pegs to give the vote oI
Harrison in 40, which was 1853 majority
for Van, but we win do more.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
Correspondence Of the Ohio State Journal
~. n....n ALI I,L.. lp 1910

On Friday, the Massachusetts regiment
passed down the lake on the Saratoga 2s4
strong. A vote was taken for the Presi
dency, which resulted 275 for Taylor and
0 for Cass. The whoie nine tcere commits,
stoned officers, The fact is, the return SOL
diers are tiff capital for Old Zack.
Twas on the dock yesterday, and saw
raised on eUery Uessei but one, the memorable
letter OF Cass to Chicago, 1t is printed in
large letters on cloth, and stuck on the bow
and in the shrouds. The sailors are after
Cass with hot brcks-and if he has parti-
Gle of sensibiity in his composition, he
must feel very uncomfortable in Detroit.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
gov. NIOrehead's Letter

Governor Morehead addressed a let
ter, on the evening of June 9th. to Gen.
Taylor, informing him of his nomination.
Up to July 7th, it had not been received.
Two other letters were written at the
same time and mailed at the same place,
Philadelphia, franked by whig Nj. c.,
neither of them reaching their destina-
ton. Thus three letters, on political
topics, are among the missing, and the
question naturally arises, what has be-
come of theml
We learn that Gov. Morehead has sent
another letter to Gen. Taylor, through a
source that i. cannot fail to reach him.
| Mr.. Fillmore's acceptance has been re-
ceived, but will not be made putlic un.
til an answer is received from Gen. Tay.
lor.
Since the above was in type, we have
received the following probable ex-
planation from the Washington Union
The postage tax upon General Taylor
is so enormous that he refuses to take un
paid letters form the office. We hope
that this will solve the difficulty. Says
the Union:
ITO our great surprise, we learn that
on yesterday, on opening the quarterly
returns from Baton Rouge; forty eigh
letters addressed to General Taylor were
found in bundle, marked by the Post
master as refused letters; the postage
amounting to 81 3O These letters, we
learn, are post marked at different office,
in the United States during the month.
ofApril, May and June, directed to Bator
Rouge, and refused to be taken from the
Office by him. Among them are fount
letters addressed to him from Philadel
phia, postmarked the 7th, Sth, 9th ant
10th of June. The address on those post
marked the 7th and 9th is believed to bt
in the handwriting of Gov. Morehead
The hand writing has been shown to some
of the members from North Carolina
who unhesitatingly pronounce it his.
"The letter ofthe 9th or 10th probably
announces his nomination, and is the miss
ing letter of which we have heard Sc
much.
"We understand that, at the request o
the Postmaster at Baton Rouge, the let
ters have been returned unopened, fo
delivery to General Taylor"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

CV 1t is supposed that most ofour Vol
unteors will reach here during the pre-
sent week. We are not, however, posi-
lively advised.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

Be CAREFUL BoYs.--A little while
before the battle of Buena Vista, party
of tweaty athletic goaag men. direct from
Saltilo, met Gen. Taylor near his camp
at Walnut Grove.
"Where are you FRONT" inquired the
good old man ofthe foremost tho young
sters.
"Just from Saltillo General" was the
reply, in a voice such as favorte son
assumes when speaking to beloved pa
rent.
"Well, we'll" said the General, looking
at the party in solicitude, "you had better
be careful, boys, and not trust yourselves
out on the road in such small force. you
will get cut of some time; it is very i'm.
prudent to do So"
That evening, General Taylor and
staff, seUen persons, all told, started for
Saltillo.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
Congressional.

The two houses have been principally
engaged in the discussion of the appro-
priation bills. The Naval appropriation
bill passed.
The Civil appropriation bill, providing
for the pay OF the President, his Cabinet
Congressman &C., was lost in the House,
on account ofan appropriation being pla-
ced in it to improve the Savannah river.
The Locofocos commenced voting against
it and the Wings followed suit, just to
please them. They couldn't do that, but
the bill was lost. The Locofocos that
time was beaten at their own game.
The veto is threatened should the bill
pass with the appropriation in it. The
bill has since been reconsidered and we
have not learned what action will take
place on it.
THE CoMPRoMIsE.-Mr. Clayton has
reported the territorial bill. 1t provides
for Territorial Government in Oregon
continuing in force the present laws
until Legislature convened under the
present bill shall pass others in conforms
ty with the wishes of the people.
In regard to New Mexico and Califor
mia, it restraints them from passing any
laws on the subject ofSlavory, freedom oI
religion, orimpairing the right ofthe U
S. to unoccupied lands. The question
ofslavery is to be referred to and deci
ded by the Judiciary power.
1t is probable that this bill will pass
the Senate, but there exists great doubt
whether it can bo carried through the
House. We have not yet received thu
entire bill and feel unwilling to pass ou
opinion upon it, until we have given i
a careful consideration.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

B'The Eagle says that the meeting, on last
Saturday, closed with n feeble Cheer Why
there were niue heOrty cheers from some Of the
slouest lungs in "old Fairfed'-cheerstha made
the Red Lodge and It's inmates quake with fear.
We rather guess the writer of the article was like
the individual, who, when asked to pay debt,
was conveniently dumb. He didn't want to hear.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

~ The Bangor (Maine,) Wing con.
tains a good letter from Hon. F. o. j,
Smith, in answer to an invitation to the
4th of July celebration, in Bangor, and
one from Col Nathan Weston, Jr., both
in support of Gen. Taylor for the Presi-
dency. Col. Weston has always been q
Democrat.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

1On next Monday week, the State
election viii be held in Kentucky, for
choosing Governor, Lieut.. Governor and
members Of the Legislature,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
Rcn,omimg In the IIighf WAY

On Saturday, last, few persons acciden-
tally meet on the wharf, when politics be-
came the subject of conversation. In ihe
course of the cOnversat on, one 0fthe Lo.
cofoco office. holders Of the Government
said that he had heard good deal of
Democrats voting for General Taylor, but
he did not believe word OF it He would
like TO see one.
At this, farmer, who had lot of
wheat on the wharfnear by, stepped up
and said :-"l am one Democrat that
will vote for General Taylor, any how"
Surely not" said tho officer holder
Gen. TayIor's got no principles. You
are not going to vote for man that has
no princplesl"
81 tell you what,"replied the farmer,
"he's got the very principles | like. lie
is an honest man, and that's what cant be
said of many who boast so much about
their political principles. He has been
forty years in the employ of the United
States Government, and neither the
Government, nor any one that has served
under or over him has accused him Of a
single dishonest act He says if he is
elected President, he will be the Presi
dent Of the people, not of Party. Now,
if Cass is elected, he will be the President
Of a party, and not ofthe people. don't
want to see party President; want to
see every man who pays histaxes, aud
does his duty to his government, have an
equal chance for office, and not be treated
as an alien because he has independence
enough to think for himself. We have
had enough of that kind ofcorruption aad
tyranny already, y,-Goneral Taylor says
he won't veto the acts Of Congress unless
they are clearly unconstitutional or have
been passed without consideration. This
suits me exactly; these were the doctrines
ofihe Democratic party when was boy,
and ought to be now. The people send
nearly three hundred men to Congress to
make laws, and wheh majority of the
presentalives of the people make law,
don't think any one man should prevent
its being the law, if it is not unconstitu,
lioual. go for the will of the majority
as expressed by the peoples represen
tatives, and not the will Of one man. II
The minority ofCongress say high tariff
| say let them have it; if low tariff, sC
lot it be until the majority choose t,
change it,
"Now, stranger, says the farmer
growing somewhat emphatic, II never
voted agains. the party nominations be,
fore, nut intend to vote for Old Zach this
time; but fyou will give me an instance
of;he Old Generals dishonesty, or case
where he gave his word and didn't stick
to it or mention single act of his life to
show that what no says he don't mean
then probably | may not vote for him
and there's a great many in our prairie
just like me-"
The office holder looked at his watch
aud discovered he had pressing business
just then up in tho city.
The above occurred in tho presence oI
several persons. one ofthem the Captain
Of steamboat, who furnished usthe par.
ticulars.-St. Louis RCpublrdR.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

IV'The Eagle Of last week and the week be.
fore was principally filled with General Taylor's
letters. 1t is seldom that we find so much good
sense in any two numbers OF that pupcr. We con
g'ntulate its renders upon their good fortune in
having two weeks of good reading.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

twill probably be the best policy for the differ
ent townships to elect alternates as well as dele
gates, SO as 10 secure full representation. At
any rate, elect those who are sure to 20.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

CuARAoTERlsrIc.--The Worcester Truo
Wing gives The following anecdote, which
sound like truth:
Soon after Cass was made Secretary of
War, Scott meeting Taylor said to him,
"Ah! Taylor--a good appointment that.
We have Secretary now who under
stands our wants" Taylor has two
veins in his forehead that, when he gets
excited, swells out as large as child's fin-
ger. These veins began to enlarge. II
don't know that, General" said he, che
knows his OWn wants. When he was
Governor of Michigan Territory, he or
derod me to send him twelve of my best
looking and tallest soldiers, and don't you
think the rascal kept six of 'em to row
his boat for two years, and they were
paid by Government as my men,"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

IVA locoIoco, writing from Bucyrus, to the
editor of the Ohio Statesman, sayS--"Seud me
tho Polar Star OF the N. Wp-(Statesmaa Tri.
Weekly)"
The 'Ioggy regions of the Northwest must hO.
btaate the inhabitants there, to the following OF
'jack O. lanterns" We sincerely pity their con
dtion.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

tB'The Locoioco party, it would seem, does
not rely upon its own strength to beat General
Taylor but hopes to succeed by division of Gen
eral Taylor's friends. A vain hope! They are
too well impressed with the sound advice of Gen.
eral Taylor himselt'-"we cant be beaten, when
we pull together"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

EYThe Wings of the 4th Congressional Dis.
trict have put III nomination MOSES CORWIN,
Esq, Of Champaign, as their Candidate for Con.
UreRs
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

tR'A LocoIoco told us the other day that Fill.
more had refused to run. We rather doubted his
word aud he referred us To the Eagle for auhori.
ty! That man would believe black was white, il
the Eagle told him So lie is a candidate for office
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

WOn the S4'h inst. the paper mill, al
Columbus was partially destroyed by fire
The loss was covered by insurance.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
LANCASTER, OHIO.
MOrning, July es, Is4s.
CONGRESSIONAL Convention.

AS at present advised, the Congressional Con-
vention for this district, will be held, in Circle
vile, on Tuesday The 8th Of august.
The delegates, elected tomorrow, from this
county, will take notice accordingly.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
LOCOfOcO testimony in favor OfGcn
Taylor.

"We do not see the Democratic pa
pers assail General Taylor they admire
his patriotism, applaud his gallantry, and
admit most cordially and sincerely that
he merits the confidence of his country
in any station which he may be placed"
-Nashville Union.
General Taylorhas made fame enough
to retire at once, if he desired to do so,
to private life. The lau,els won on the
banks of the Rio Grande, and upon the
perilous heights of Monterey, are laurels
that will never fade. -Pennsyluaa,an.
1--WE to-day hoist the name of General
Zachary Taylor to our mast head, as our
choice for President of these United
States. In doing this we are confident
that we are only acting with the wishes
ofthe greatmass of the American people.
This is evinced by the out-pouring ex-
pressions of public sentiment in every
quarter of this great Union. A nations
gratitude is due to General Taylor for his
brilliant achievements as warrior in de-
fence of his country; and the people. the
independent sovereign people, are but
waiting with steady anxiety to render
the homage due him. by placing him
in the Presidential chair--a post he is
highly competent to fiji. and whose deeds
of glory and fame will be justly recorded
by the side of those ever to be remember
ed patriots, Washington and Jackson
Union Times.
at is mighty party that unites on the
great principles of Democracy. and has
for its champion the old hero of Monte
reyl 1t is the democratic party, whose
cry in 1S4S will be General Taylor and
the peoPle!"- West Chester Jeferso mia n
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

VGeneral Taylor. in his feelings,
knows no South, no North, no East, no
West. He is an american.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
MONEY MARKET.

The money market has improved, un-
der the announcement Of the Chancellor
Of the Exchequer, that the government
had effected great savings in the public
expenditures, and obtained rcvenue of
one million and half from unexpected
quarters. Securities have fluciuated
much, COnsols closing al S62aS7
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

A VVEEK LATEiE FROM EUROPE.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

W We are indebted to DR.. Edwards
for valuable public documents.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
~The President of the United State,

20 The President of the United States
sent into the Senate the name of GIDEON
J. Pillow, and the Senate confirmed his
nomination by nearly a party vote!-
Thack Heaven there were two or three
democratic Senators, who would not dis
grace themselves by obeying the behests
of Polk. The people read the evidence
and have convicted Pillow long since
The President and his party men, in the
Senate, cannot bolster him up by any such
confirmation. Then men, who would
defend Pillow, will disgrace themselves
~We learn with regret that Ex-Gov.
SKUNK, of Pennsylvania, has at length
sunk under his disease. Hedied at Har-
risburgh, on the Goth inst.
A special election will be called to fill
the vacancy, In The mean time, the
speaker of the Senate will act as Govern
or.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
COMM MERICIAL

LIVERPOOL, July ON.
CoTToN.-There has been better
demand during the week, and all descrip.
tions have advanced i'd,
Trade in the manufacturing districts
is much mole satisfactory aud encourag-
ing.
BREADsrUPFs.- is good de.
mand for Corn at 32a32 cd for yellow,
Meal brings lbs Cd to l3s Cd per bbl.
Flour, duty paid. 27S Cd to 2ss. Wheat
Is 6dto ssper 70 lbs. The present duty
on Wheat is los per quarter, aud on Flour
Gs per bbl.
PRoyIsIoNs,-The supply Of Beef be-
ing small, prices are better, and good
qualities sell readily at s3 to SIS Cd per
trs, Bacon is in active demand and pric.
es are we'll maintained. Middles bring
SO to 36s for good aud 3s to 40s per cwt.
for fine. The supplies for Lard are large,
but the demand being good, prices are
maintained. Kegs range from SO to Al
for good TO fine and 10 to 3ss per cwt fo,
or1inarv
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28

Important from mIreIhnd--ImpoPtan nj DeveI.
Opments In France--LOuis BIAnc Privy to
the InsurrectiOn--the Markets, &c.s.Ad-
vance In cotton-.Provisions Firm--hIon-
ev Mattora Imnrnvad.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-07-28
NEw YoRK, July 2l.

The steamer Hibernia has arrived
from Liverpool, bringinga a weeks later
Intelligence than previously received,
having sailed on the Sth instant.
The news by this arrival is not Of un-
usual importance, but it will be read with
interest.