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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04

~A RATHER tedious old gentleman
was relating the particulars ofan accident
a, sea. The vessel was struck by pro-
lgious wave, and "the last that was seen
of poor Frisbee he was clingihg TO bum
die of hay, and going over and over."-z
Convex, who had stood it with the cour-
age ola man and the courtesy of a gentle:
man, here interrupted the narrator, and
asked, with face and tone expressive Of
the deepest solcitude, "Did they supi
pose that it was his intention to steal the
hau2"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04
A PorrsHED LANGUAGE IN AFRICA.

A grammar ofthis lnPnong languagsI
spoken by the negroes of Gaboon, Wes-
tern Africa, and lately reduced to writ
ten system by the missionaries ofthe A
merican Board at that station, has been
printed, with vocabularies, in New York
at the expense ofthe Board. This gram
mar exhibits the wonderful fact, that
these naked savages are possessed Of a
language rivalling the Greek in copious-
ness and fexibilily.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04

A Coop One AND TRUE.-Some time
last summer, "away down east" party
visited the Sand Springs, we'll known in
that region as place Of resort for young
people. Among the 'betier-half' of the
party, was young lady who had spilled
upon her white embroidered handker.
chief Just before she left home an un-
due quantity of perfumery. The party
were seated in nice little parlor of a
house, kept by plain old gentleman.
whose gude ,ojte was very pattern of
nea,ness and propriety, The old lady
came into the parior to do the bidding of
her guests. At that moment, the faithful
watchdog walked into the room, and the
old lady's olfactories were regaled with
an unusual perfume. She took two or
three snuffs, felt satisfied that all was not
right; looked around, saw the dog. and
exclaimed, "go out Spring! go out" and
remarked to the ladies. "if that dog. don't
let them animals alone, we must kill him.
-GeUelaad Herald.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04

BRrGur.-"Are those democfatir dogsl'
asked politician Of little boy. WHO
felt rich in the possession of number of
puppies, but few days old.
"Yes, sir" was the reply.
Then won't buy them; don't want
any but ~hlg ones" said the gentleman.
"Well. sir" said the boy, "they are
democratic now, because they havn't got
their eyes open. They'll be whig fast
enough one of these days"
The whole lot were purchased.-LynH
~ a.,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04
zfl9Vi q 0PIOnV'ru "'SVF 1'I'oII@0'
READY MADE OLoTHf n q

of all qualities and patterns, for sale very low,
Consisting of Cloaks, Over-Coats, Black and Blue
Frock and Dress Coats, Pants, Vests. Shirts
Bosoms, Stocks, SeEAdjusters, Handkerchiois
Gloves, Collars, Drawers, Under.Shirts, ano
Trimmings of all kinds and descriptions.
They also feel themselves competent and pre-
pared to CUT and MAKE to ORDER upon the
SHORTEST NOTICE aud in the most fashionable
manner CLOTHES of all KINDS.
Gentlemen would do well to call and examine
their stock before purchasing elsewhere as it viii
amply compensate them for their trouble.
SMITH g. TONG.
Lancaster November 5, l347. 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04

WT The Albany Patriot says: "One
of our Methodist Cletgyhen last Sunday.
remarked, that if ali the world. believed
the Second Coming was to take place on
the esd of March, 1eas, al three o'clock {
lP. NJ, two-thirds Of them would delay oil
| Aks..oxot;a,. Ca Il ,;ll I,lf 115sf .f4iibf
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04

wSome one inquiries whether bed
stead is hedstead when it is littis
bagsy2 A Yankee answers this question
by asking another, towit. Whether d
woman is woman when she is httls
sulky.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04
Frock Coats and Dress Coats

NTADE from the very best Of materials. in the
lyI best manner, of qualities and prices to suit
the taste aud circumstances of all, comprising
Black md Blue Black Coats ofall qualities and
prices, from. .........T to $25
Brown & Grey Frock s. Sack Coats 81 to $40
Tweed and Sattinet. et.----.......-.$3 to SO
For sale at the new Clothing Store of
SMITH & TONG.
Lancaster, November S, lS47 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04

~"MAMMA," said the daughter of
Mrs. Smith, "what do printers mean when
the say another mail failiire-Cave Johti-
sonY" "Why Nancy" replied the old
lady, "that fellow Johnson has been fool
In some poor woman creeter." but
ma, they say it was OH the railroad."--
"ChiId, child, it's no odds; they'll fool
YOU any where.--rve known gals fooled
on tie Udv TO meetin'P'
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04
PREPARE FOR WINTER

DLACK, Brown and Blue Blanket Over-CoatS,
ID made in the most fashionable manner and
from the best of materials. Also. Cloaks of all
qualities cheap, at the Clothing Store Of
SMITH s. TONG.
Lancaster November s, l847. 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-04
Pants! Pants! Pants!!!

ID EADY MADE PANTALOONS Of every dies.
IN criplion, just received md at prices which
cannot fail to please, are kept constantly on hand
at the new aud cheap Clothing Store Of
SMITH & TONG.
Lancaster, November 5, l847. %
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

Snip News ARRANGEMENTs-THE STEAMBOAT
News. BoY-We informed our readers some days
since that some of the newspapers of this city had
associated themselves together, and purchased
steamboat, for the purpose of obtaining late ship
and commercial news
The experiment has succeeded 10 an extent much
beyond our most sanguine expectations Vessels
are boarded by the Captain of the "News-Boy y
the name of the new ENTHUSIASTICALLY at
distance of one hundred miles from land. AS a
general thing she beats about, some fifty to hun
dred miles off, collects all the news, and runs up
to the city at night, when the Captain distributes
the news that he has collected during the day, in
time for publication the next morning BY this
means, we frequently publish the approach of ves-
sells bound to this port, two and three days
before they arrive. Indeed, there is no rea-
son to complain-the plan works admirably. 1t is
expensive to be sure but can afford it, and are
willing to expend as much again as this costs, if
any expedient offered from which we would receive
a corresponding benefit.
Within the last four days, it has been reported
that the journals which own this boat, contemplate
employing her tow-boat, as well as in collect
ing news. This report, we need hardly say, is
incorrect We fatter ourselves that we, at
least, If not all of the journals which have entered
into this enterprise, can afford the expense, with
out endeavoring to lessen it by entering into COM
petition with the tow-boats in the harbor. Instead
of being termed the news association, it should
then be termed the towing association. 1t would,
indeed, be humorous thing if the newspapers of
New York entered into the tow-boat business
If they did, they should call their boat the Tow
Boy instead of the News-Boy, its present name.
We can assure our readers, however, that If she
meets vessel in distress, she will undoubtedly
take her up to the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26
Marine Affairs.

SCHOONER MARY ELEANoR.-This splendid little clip
per schooner, which occupies prominent position
among the sprightly and graceful crafts that compose
the fleet of New York pilot boats has been purchased
by Francis Equsot, Esq, to ply regular packet be-
tween this city and st. Domingo and st. Thomas
She will be commanded by Capt. Richard Hepburn,
able and experienced navigator. The Mary Eleanor
was built few years since, at very heavy csst, by
few of our pilots and since her construction she has
given many evidences of her great sailing qualities and
her ability to withstand the elements in whatever
form they may assume. We can give no better testi-
monial of her worth than that she a New York
pilot boat and in that capacity has rendered. for
four years the most efficient and valuable services
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26
Snoring Intelligence.

TRorr,sa ON THE HUNTING PARK CouRsE, PHILA-
prLpu,A.-Thursday, June % 1854 Purse 500, mile
heats, best three in five, to saddles. Entries =
Thos. Dsvis's sorrel horse Trenton. 2 l
Geo Youup's grey horse Medoc. ....1 / 2
Time 2:4I-2:41-241-2:40-2 41-2:46.
This was of the most interesting races that has
been witnessed for number OF years upon this
course as the following result will exhibit -
FIRST Heat-Both horses started at the tap of the
drum Trenton having the inside track, but resigned
it to Medoc in the rst aIar,e1 5n oaay ME-
yards behind up the hill to the third quarter Iren
ton closed the gap, but breaking again. Grey Med0e
Second Heaf.-They got Oft well, but Trenton
broke and lost fifty yards. Davis caught him soon and
brought him to his work, tapping Medoc at the half
mile mole in 1:lS and came home at desperate pace
closely followed by Medoc, winning the heat in 2il
Third Heaf.--The horses came up in fine condition.
about half way down the 1st quarter oosn as before
Medoc reached the half mile pole in lis closely fol-
lowed by Trenton up the hill to third quarter, Tren-
ton closed the gap and passed him leading two lengths
around the turn then broke but caught bis tro
and came home close that the judges decided II
dead heat In 2:41.
soon after broke Medoc reached the quarter pole in
3s seconds continued to maintain his position to the
half mile pole In 10, with Trenton hard upon him,
who made n desperate brush up the hill to the third
ouarter where he passed him and reached home, win
nirg the heat by length and half in the quick time
Of 2:4O
FIN Hent-The horses again up, both APP
reared in good condition. Two to was offered on
Trenton. They went of again Trenton little ahead
when he soon broke Medoc passed the quarter pole
in ASH seconds and continued ahead to the half mile
pole. which he again reached in lis, Trenton two
lengths behind when he made desperate challenge
and his but broke again Mt the third
quarter Medoc led home, winning by two lengths, in
2:41. So,
Sirth Heaf-They again came up at the word, Mcdoc
having the track and led off in fine style at desperate
init when Trenton again broke. Medoc reaching the
quarter pole in 37 seconds but when half way down
the second quarter, he broke. Trenton closed with
him by length when he also broke, Medoc still ahead
But Trenton soon caught him, passed the half mile
pole in 124 closely followed by Medoc who soon after
broke ascending the hill. Trenton now having the
race in his own favor Davis cased him home, winning
the heat in 2:46.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

BY the arrival of the steamer Buena Vista,
at Boston, from Halifax, we have anticipated the
arrival of the Britannia at this port, from Liver
pool, with seven days later intelligence from
Europe.
The news Is not very important, politically or
commercially. On the Continent all was confu-
sion, and political affairs were in state similar
TO that previously reported The convention of
France was progressing slowly, and amidst many
difficulties, in consolidating republican form of
government, and several important changes were
expected in the leaders. The discovery that La
MARITIME had been connected with the movement
made to depose the provisional government,
had created. considerable excitement, and it
was supposed that Theirs would take his place.
The Austrians and Italians had another
engagement, in which the latter were victorious.
1t is impossible to form any idea from the advices
received what will be the result of the revolutions
in any part of Europe
The markets remain without any material alter
alton, either regards prices orextent of transact
'tlons. Cotton, corn and consuls had slightly re-
coded, and there were no indications of returning
confidence in financial or commercial circles.
Money was abundant; the rate of interest reduced,
and disposition exhibited to employ capital
in the channels of commerce; but those engaged
In trade were by no means anxious to extend their
operations, and there was ,consequently, mo activity
in the manufacturing districts in the staple pro-
ducts of this or any other country The news, on
the whole, is by no means satisfactory, neither is
it of an unfavorabe character. 1t is just what
might have been expected, from the complexion of
previous accounts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26
Weekly Herald for Europe.

The steamship America will leave Boston for Liver
pool on wednesday next The mails will close IN TINS
city tomorrow We shall have European edition OF
the Weekly Herald ready in time to be sent by her
IL will as usua contain the latest authentic intei-
oence Of all kinds from all parts Of the continent the
West Indies, &c, up to the hour Of publication IL
will be readv ptx tomorrow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

GREAT FIRE AT TAUNTON, Mass BnrsroL
CoURT HOUSE, BrRNr.-We are indebted to DaveG-
ton IL Mason's n. Bedford, Taunton and New York
Express, for a slip from the office Of the american
Whig Taunton from which we learn that the
Bristol County House took fire in the roof aboui 2
O'Clock y. NJ, Saturday, and is heap of ruins
nothing butt walls standing. Loss about $4,000 !;
insured IN the Mechanics Mutual Insurance Office
Boston, lor 5000. Furniture belonging TO Mr.
ToWls. The lessee prlncipally saved. though IN q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26
Another Mercer tragedy.

PHILADELPHIA, June %, 1913.
AT Reading, last evening" music master by the
name of Hooper, shot Mr.. Norris, and danger
ously wounded him. Hooper says that Norris had
seduced his sister, and that this was the cause
of his committing the deed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

New ORLEANS, June IL, 1S4S.-Incessant rains have
curtaled business the total sales Of cotton for the
week reaching seventeen thousand bales at SIC SIC
for middlng fair and $40 Ike for fair Sugar has
advanced, and fair to fully fair closed at SIC a4c The
business In molasses has been limited prices ranging
from lac to &c., Flour is heavy and dropping Freghts
unchanged Exchanges in fair demand at previous
nuo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26
Fire In Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, June Is, lS4S.
A fire broke out this morning in the old ampi-
theatre, in North Calvert street, formerlp used by
Sands, Lent and Co., but recently purchased by the
Susquehannah Railroad company for depot. The
firemen were promptly the spo, but could not pre-
vent the entire destruction of the building and its
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE FOR SIERRA MA
DRE.-We learn from gentleman who arrived yes
one who is well posted up in the mattcr--that a
public declaration was to be made on the 18th inst
by the leading Mexicans of Vera Cruz, in favor of
separating that State from the present Mexican
federacy in other words, declaring In favor Of the
contemplated Republic Of the Sierra Madre.--N
y. Dcifa, Jitne 18th.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26
mitsd scale hardly supported Late prices Malt, the
contrary was held rather firmly at an advance of fully

mtsd scale hardly supported Late prices Malt, the
contrary was held rather firmly at advance Of fully
Is per quarter. Beans, continuing in slow request
declined Is per quarter and peas the turn cheap
er Oats and oatmeal commanding little attention,
the former gave way in value Id in As lbs the latter
Cd perload. Indian and meal in the tempo
rary absence Of Irish demand, ruled extremely dull
and must be noted severay 6s per $50 lbs and 2s Cd
per bbl lower. On the 9th there only slender
attendance of millers and dealers at our Corn Ex-
change. Wheat and flour supported the quotations of
the eth, with moderate sale. Western canal -four
was held firmly for 2ss Cd per 1876 lbs Oats and oat
meal met dull sale at late rates. Barley, beans and
peas, were without change Indian was held for
advance of % per quarter and Indian meal Is per
Dbl, the low rates of last market day and few
parcels cleared Off for Ireland Fine Gallatz
brought s5s per 4sO lbs; American yellow, 34s and
white S2s per 4S0 lbs White Indian meal is held at
lbs 3d. and yellow brings lbs Sd to las Cd per LOG lbs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

AUGUSTA, June rs, 1S4s.
We have dates from New Orleans this morning
to the 18th inst, but they contain nothing later from
Mexico or the West Indies than the advices pre-
viously received.
The weather was very unfavorable to health.
sent you weekly review of the New Orleans
markets to date
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

Shipping Intelligence.
New ORLEANs June SAr ships Swarton, Harrisburg, Bos
ton; Memphis New York; bark Turbo Alton, Boston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

AHEAD or THE MAu.--By McKays q Co.'s Ex-
press, we yesterday received Charleston papers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

MEXICAN Observation-Disclosures TREATMENT
OF MEXICAN WoMEN.-The meanest kind of per-
seoution has already been commenced by the
Mexlcans against their countrywomep, who have
been civil towards our gallant soldiers during their
sojourn in that country. The correspondent of the
New Orleans Crescent says
The lower order of the Mexicans, instigated by
some OF the better informed, have already begun
Their persecution towards those who have been
friendly or sociable towards the Americans. AT
Cuernavaca they sacked their houses, and at San
Angel, the day General Patterson's division left,
they committed great excesses. II is reported that
they not only destroyed the furniture OF those Of
the softer who received the visits of los Yam
guies, but took number of them to the very trees
where Riley and his companions were whipped
and branded, and there cut their hair short from
the head, and with hot iron burned the letters
u. 81 upon their checks. When this news was
received in the city. the women who had visited
the balls, and danced with our people, were IN
great way. They off to their houses, eschewed
all Yankee company, and knowing that they had
been marked for future punishment, commenced
making preparation for departure. Those who had
not particular friend among the Americans were
running around the different wagonyards, and beg
ging the teamsers to take them to Jalapa, Vera
Cruz or to such other place on the road az they
might live for while in safety, and verify believe
they will average two to each wagon that is now
on the road Whilst one cannot but feel sorry for
them in their unfortunate position, he cannot but
be amused al tne ehTncstneSS WIN winch they
appeal to those, who but few hours since were
enemies to their country, TO take them from their
homes. There is, perhaps, no men on earth who
are jealous of any little attentions paid to the
ladies' OF their country by foreigners, as these
Mexicans, and to so great an extent does their
hatred go to those who return even. common civiIi-
ties, that their conduct is at times>bcncath the
brute creation. Knowing what do of the men,
am not surprised at the great disposition evlnced
by a certain class OF females to travel.
MURDER or CAPTAIN GArLpEN
The Jalrpa Waich,o,ccr gvcsehc following par
ticulars OF the cowardy murder of gallant officer
al sAua a muir vol foar 4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

The publication Of Herald yesterday ut 25
niuutes before o'clock, and finished att o'clock
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-13
Nlue.ota Axain.

Z, seems that We have both the STATE aud me
rr,,,rt of Wisconsin This arises from the failure
f tho bil organizing the Territory OF Minesota ia.
artion Of Mines lying east Of the Mississippi mus
ksrsfors AXE shelter under our old TERRITORIAL avs
- ,hers rsmsn until that Territory De regularly or
sanixed - Al, d. ,,,,, Generally,
conceded 10 be the correct one-wAs tANen ~ me-
o hsis =, - Psurs Oh the oth ult The substance Of
The r.olutons adopted by that meeting Is thus gwen
by the Madison Arsas -.,.- go ..o 49, Union
the Territorial Government 81 Wisconsin nAs hoI go
aboEsbsd thar the laws Of Wisconsin were ST. ~
force in the said Territory that the 9hceis
10 carry ont those laws whose terms nave not ~
were SUI in Office that the niied >tA.ss III
exter ded Government over them could no' iisn.-I-s
withdraw its protection that they ha'e Itsg. -
represented In Congress that Hon Johh IL ~!
BE- respectfully requested resign his seat as pee
gate and that Hon John Catlin as actins usVsIIo.'
be requested TO issue proclamation for sPee'A e'''
ton 10 elect Delegate Of their choice -, 49,.
At meeting held for that purpose Iae n y
House In water e. Croix Co. on the -ota AUS "a
Sihey ESQ was chosen Delegate 10 represent tDV -
,erests Of the Territory At Washington ana -.
to Congress On the subject Of the ofs"zsnoA % VIC
Territory, adopted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-13
THURSDAY, October -,

THURSDAY, October -, lsi-.
AWFUL CArAsTRoPHE, This afternoon, few
minutes after o'clock just after the EreHHS tribune
was issued containing the announcement OF the defeat
Of the Cass party in Ohio and Pennsylvania the large
Flag suspended across the street from Iammany ha.
to a Hickory Tree on the Park side OF Chaiham's 81
gave way and the figure of Liberty whose face was
hidden behind the pedestal on the canvas was brought
ont to the full gaze OF the people. The occurrence
seemed 10 import that
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-13

~ The Niagara c. w Nal, says that It IS
with regret hst It sades 10 the death Of Lieut. Col
,,,ping last ON board the steamer Chief Justice kO-
binson while on her passage from Toronto tspPesrs
,ba, he had been driven rather quickly down 10 the
wharf and that on coming on board, ne compsined Of
violent pain in his chest THIS, no"evef soon s.I 81
won, 10 read 4 lady passenger conversed with aim
for some time and sncied that be was 81 ieng'a aoi
ing-s sleep il was indeed-but one from "aicn never
swoke tie n wears OF age Coi psLs s, e'i...
srsted 10 Canada In 1892 and resided principally upon
Ia farm IA Lsndy's Lane.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-13

UyKoAR ST. LOUIs.-The -. L0His heYao'
c1 Of the % met gives long account OF shoonn-
eTckbsi;ins door breaking and general ro"in ana.
Ia that city on the night preceding. the locale oeihs
fashionable boarding house, oil more 'nAh uofues
to.sbl. ebarseter fhs shooting was done mainly BY
te wOmsn who kept the hOuse-ihe other parts Oh y"
business by party Of young men who had been eecseo
hs some reason or other. One OF them "Ss sho'
arough the body dangerous wound-snd Snothei
through the leg The house defenders remsined mas
xTs OF mlstresses Of the ned The same paper mas
ne following
GKs KEARSEy-lt will be gratifying 70 the TRENDS
o. ths gallant officer 20 learn that The ymp'ouis OF ms
dsesse have taken a decidedly favorable turn, ana
eoatdent expectations are now entertained OF his re-
eolery. lie is yet however very weak and greatly
reduced