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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
PLEASANT TOWNSHIPS.

According to previous notice, a meet.
ing of the wings Of Pleasant township
took place on Friday evening, the l1th
inst, at the Brick School house near
Pleasantyille. for the purpose Of organi.
zing a"Rough and Ready Club"
On motion, JACOB MYERS was ap.
pointed President and E. P. AsHBRooK
Secretary. On motion, committee of 8
was appointed to draft esolutions and fs4
port to an adjourned meeting on Friday
evening next. Messrs, 7. P. Ashbrook, ,
F. A. Ball and James A. Ashbrook COM
posed said committee. On motion a
committee, consisting of Messrs. A. P.
Miller. DR.. N. Miller and ]. R. Trovin-
ger, was appointed to draft a Constitution.
On motion, Committee of three, Messrs.
Charles Bowman, Jas. A. Ashbrook and
Mordeca Bnll, was appointed. 1--WE
suppose these constitute Township
Committee, the proceedings do not say.
I-ED.)
The meeting was thea addressed by
Messrs. VIZ MAN and HooPER. On mo.
tion, the proceedings were ordered to be
published in the Lancaster Gazette and
BuenG Vista. On motion the meeting
adjourned to Friday evening next.
JACOB MYERS, Prest.
E. P. AsHBRooK, Sec'y.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
The Buffalo Convention.

The Convention was organized, on the 9th inst.
by the appointment Of CHARLES F. ADAMS as
President
MARTIN VAN BUReS was nominated as the
Candidate for President, by handsome majority.
The vote stood; Van Bnren 2i4, Hue 1871, scat.
terng IL. His nomination was unanimously rati.
fed.
CHARLES +. ADAMS, of Massachusetts, was ther
nominated, by ncclamaton, for Vice President.
The number in attendance was large and con-
siderable enthusiasm was manifested.
The LoColocos have now two candidates for
President in the field. They can take their choice,
aud il neither suits them, we advi ise them 10 vote
for Zachary Taylor. Ne is the only honest md
pure democrat in nomination.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Will they do il!

1t is said that some oc the whig load
ers at Lancaster talk about calling a
meeting for the purpose of bringing the
western Reserve" wings to their sem
ses, by resolving, that, unless the wings
ofthe Reserve counties would fall in and
give their entire support to Taylor, the
wings of central Ohio would not support
Ford. CrcleriNe WatcAman.
If any body "said" so, it is DR.. Olds
We know Of no one else who would tell
so palpable falsehood. 1t is ,ufficion,
for the Wings of Fairfield to know that
Gen. Ford has acted with the Wings,
that he is an honest and upright man
and it will be time enough TO forsake him
when he forsakes the Wing party. Our
democratic friends may rest assured tina,
there is not Wing in all Fairfield, who
will not support Gen. Ford If this af.
fords them any consolation, they are wei.
come to it.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
TheGrdhd RnIlyl

The Grand Rally of the DemOcracS
took Placs, on Wednesday last. There
was large gathering of the Democracy
ofthis andth adjoining counties. There
were near fifteen hundred people in town
and about one thousand in the grove
where the speeches were delivered. A
goodly portion of Wings were present,
but we hear of no conversions. Let the
same number of honest democrats attend
one of our gatherings and the triumph Of
truth over error will be signally witness
ed. Indeed, the speeches made were
more likely to disgust the honest portion
oftheir own party than win the good opin-
ion of Wings.
During the day and evening speeches
were made by Col. Morgan, Col. Weller
Citizens Olds, ,Sammedary and Many-pen'
ny. We have neither time, room, mol
inclination, at the present time, to notice
these. We defer what remarks we may
have to make upon them unit next week
promising this much:
Not one word was said in regard tc
what The Eagle terms "base charges
against Cass.
Not one word was said in defence o
the hardmoney doctrines of Lo3ofoco
ism.
Not one word was said in regard t.
the intention of Olds, Medary, Whitman
& Co., to break upthe State Government
Not one word was said in regard t
Weller, the Surplus Fund of Butle
county and the defalcaiion of$l1, 900.
We tell the managers of the meetn,
that this is not what the people expected
If their candidates and measures can b.
defended. why is it moi donel
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
The Buffalo Convention,

We find the following sketch of its
concluding scenes, among the dispatches
to the N. Y. Tribune:
BUFFALO, Aug. Gil, P. NJ.
A letter from Mr.. Van Buren, was read
in Convention before he was nominated.
requesting the withdrawal of his name if
necessary to produce harmony.
Mr. Hale's friends will support Mr..
Van Buren,. Hale's name was with.
drawn by his friends from the list of can
didates.
The resolutions adopted at the Con-
venton are explicit tand satisfactory to Lib
erty men and Wings,
Thes ubstance of the resolutions is,"No
Slave Territory"-"No more Slave States"
THE end of Slavery in the District Of
Columbia" declared to be no object.
Friends of Free Soil" Freedom Of
Public Lands. ""Cheap Postage" ""Elec.
tion ofthe public officers under the Gene.
raj Government by the people in all prac-
tical cases." are boldly declared.
The best possible feeling prevails.
Wings, Democrats, Liberty.men, are all
grasping each other by the hand. Tho
only difference Of opinion is between
Wings and Liberty-men. which are enti-
tied to most credit for consummating the
union in favor OF Martin Van Buren.
Both candidates were nominated by
reclamation. The enthusiasm is i'm
mense. Three cheers we're given for the
candidates. three for Hale and the Lib
erty party. three for the Radical Wings.
tree for Wilmot, three for Preston King,
three deafening yells for John Van Bu-
rem. Then universal scream for FIVE
minutes for everybody. As everybody
is in Buffalo. it is believed that they will
vote the ticket made to-day.
1t is now IL P. NJ. and the Convention
has not adjourned.
A motion has just been adopted by the
unanimous vote of the Convention, that
John Van Buren shall throw aside all
personal considerations. aud stump the
Union for the candidates.
The celebrated banner Of Van Buren,
painted by Harrison. ofthe l4th ward Of
your city. is admired by the ladies and
gents who fill the Park. Everybody is
so well pleased that we cannot say that
this convention will adjourn till Novem-
! Der next.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Col. WelIer's Def;.lcatiom.

We gave Col. Weller fair opportu
nifty to clear his skirts ofthe charges bro
against him of being a defaulter. He
must have seen these in the Gazette
We asked him for an explanation. W.
published them without a word of com
ment. HI. failed TO answer! We leave
it to any honest man to say whether ht
would suffer himselfto lie uner such i'm
putations. if they were untrue! More
anon,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
E. P. AsuBRooK, Sec'y.
Appeal to the Friends OF Ireland In tho Unl.
ted Statcss


The Weapon is raised! Erin's de-
fenceless bosom awaitsthe blow! To you
her sons call aloud in her extremity for
aid and succor!
The oppreSsor, dreading the accumu-
latiou of her energies, has adopted the
policy of precipitating events. 1t has
been determined to goad the nation to
madness before her hour of perfect pre-
peration shall have arrived.
Arbitrary arrests and the suspensions,
the most circumspect-picked jurors and
mock trial conducts to a feloneous
banishment whoever speaks or acts with
manly freedom.
Irishmen love justice from innate prin-
ciple.-Hatred of wrongis their passion.
lmpatience of cruelty is OF once their
virtue. The oppressor's policy now
seeks 70 make this sentiment available.
He expects by premature action to crush
the rising hopes of Ireland in the slaugh-
ter of her defencless people. But ''the
race is not always to the swift, or the
battle to the strong" Let US extend our
aid to the oppressed, and He who gov
erns the destines ofmen, may render our
aid efectual.
We address ourselves to Irishmen-to
the descendants of Irishmen, to the CRATE
tul republicans of the Union, whatever
their descent, who remember that Ire
lands toll, blood and treasure were never
withheld in this country's need, to all who
hate injustice and glory in the regenera-
ton of enslaved nations. whenever any of
these can be found in cities, towns, villa
ges and hamets of free America, we say
assemble instantly; contribute in funds
to aid according to your me ans. and
transmit the one or communicate the 9th.
er to Robert Emmett. Treasurer EFF this
Directory, without delay.
A single agent of transmission for the
whole Union is absolutely necessary.
This Directory has been selected for that
purpose by the unanimous consent of all. /.
existing organizations Of the friends of
Ireland in this city,we solicit action with.
out delay, because delay is denial.
ROBERT EMMETT,
CHA'S O'CONNOR.
HORACE GREELY.
FELIX INGALSBY,
JAMES w. WHITE,
MICHEL J.O'CONNOR
JOHN McKEON.
Directors OF the friends of Ireland.
New YoRK. August 5th, 1s46.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

We suppose that Congress adjourned,
on last Monday.
During the past week, the two Houses
have been busy in reporting and perfect
ing Bills, many Of which have boen pass
cd.
The Senate acted upon the Oregon
Bill and passed it, having made many
amendments them the Missouri
Compromise and the Veto Power. The
House upon the return of the bill to tina,
body, Immediately struck these from the
bill. the former by decisive majority
Tho locofoco doughfaces dwindled down
to- four, not one from Ohio. They have
learned something ofpublic sentiment
The appropriation Bill, at the latest ad
vices had not been passed--the two
houses disagreed upon some of the
amendments. a Committee of Confer
ence was appointed. The Post Route
Bill passed the Senate with amendments
and was sent back to the House. The
River and Harbor bill passed the House
I by almost two-thirls vote. We know
not what its fate may be in the Senate.
We defer any further remarks. unit
we learn the final disposition of these i'm
portant matters.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Secret History.

On our first page, will be found another
chapter ofthe secret history of the pres
ent Administration, relating to annexa'
ton and the War.
The witnesses, Messrs. TAPPAN and
BLAIR, are both members of the demo
crOtic party, the latter a supporter Of
Cass, from circumstances, the former Q
Barnburner. Need we call the attention
of our democratic friends to this subject
Are they not sufficiently interested ii
political honesty and integrity to examine
carefully the lights placed before then
and to act accordingly We trust the!
will weigh we'll the evidence placed be
fore them by men, whom they hive plac
ed implicit confidence in.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
nS-Wc notice an occurrence, which to,

0NWc notice an occurrence, which took
place during the time DR.. Olds was spc ak.
ing, which. had it not been for his vile re.
marks would have been passed over by us
unnoticed. Two individuals, from some
cause entirely disconnected with politics
flor they were both, we learn, Locofocos, J
engaged 10 personal encounter and the
noise that ensued attracted largo portion
Of Or. Olds' listeners to the place Of com.
bat. lie Immediately called upon his hear
eu to stay, that it was "sham fight got
ten up by Wings to draw attention from th'
truths he was uttering, that it was thei
habit. DR.. Olds knows that he was utter
lug a CaisehOod aud we hurl back the chOrg
es and hurl the charge into the teeth Of ih'
"miseroble, dishonest, trucking, tims-Serv
ing politicisn."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
amount vernon True wing

We have received the first number of
paper, bearing the above title, publish
ed in Mount Vernon, Ohio. 1t is Edited
by JOSEPH S. DAVIS, Esq, and is devo-
ted, as the name implies, to the cause of
the Wing nominees. The editor makes
his bow in very neat and excellent sal
ututory, promising his talents and energies
to the support of correct principles. Sue
cess to the enterprise. We know the
wings of Knox to be amply able to sup
port it. 1t is the paper for the times.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

ment that sent him here. He has made
no set speeches, nor was he sent here for
such purpose. In all questions that af-
iected, however, his locality or the coun-
try, he has taken a warm aud an active
interest. If he has not consumed much
time in defamation, he has devoted much
to comprehending and advancing the fit
subject of legislation. In Committee he
has been attentive and successful.
Measures of national importance are
not carried through Congress by speech
es. however eloquent. Patient labor in
the composition of bill, activity in ma
king known its provisions by personal ex-
plantations, urgent, frequent and well-di-
rected appeals-these are of far more
consequence to success than the most
brilliant harangues; and it will be found
upon observation that generally the great
est orators are the least influential mem
bers.
DR.. Edwards can speak. and speak
well. His manner and language are both
good. He uses speech however, as a
means, not az an end to subserve hi;
main purpose, and not to crafty puerile
vanity. lfo,hers of much less oratorica
ability did but initiate his sensible con,
duct herein, sessions ofCongress would
not run into Dog-days.
When Constituencies begin to judge
their Representatives by what they d.
and not by what they say, radical and
fortunate change will take place in the
organization of the two Houses.
The people of this district we'll know
how to reward faithful and laborious ser
vices.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
The Compromise Bill.

The strongest objections that we have
seen urged against tho passage of this
bill, we have found in the Louisville
Journal. The principal feature Of it, re-
marks that paper, is the reservation oflhe
question of slavery as to new Mexico and
California for the decision of tho Supreme
Court. Now this would be case of"al
or none;" it would give up the whole of
both territories TO one party nr the other.
If slavery in them were decided 10 be
legal by the supreme Court, it would ex'
tend to all ofthe two Territories; it deci-
ded to bo illegal, it would he excluded
from all. Now neither party would vote
for measure, knowing that il would re.
suit in a monopoly Of the whole of the
territories by the other, Hence, il eth.
or party voted for 1t. it must have been
with the expectation Of getting all. II
both parties voted forit. one, in the event
ofits adoption, would be disappointed. 1t
is, therefore, not compromise" but
only an agreement 10 htigdte, And /,
leaves the exclusive occupation ot the
disputed territory to be settled, not b!
our laws, our rights, or our Interests. bu
perhaps by the laws Of Mexico. the law
Of nations. or the accidental complexion
Of the Supreme Court.-O. S. JOnrnaI
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Polk nnd Inckson rorcvcr!

While the Junior" and friend was
vending their way, on last Tuesday, to
the MOss Meeting in Logan, he met a
wagon load of individuals bound for the
same place, who carried with them o
large quantity of'polk'stalks."
"Hurrah for Polkl" cries the crowd.
"Hurrah for Cassl you FOOLS" said the
Junior.
"Goto the d. -lr cried the crowd, ant
"Hurrah for Polk:"
We are not advised whether the Ju
nior intends toobey their command or mol
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

creek tp,; Thos. Davis, Of Starr tp.; Ben,
jamin Applih. Of Starr tp.; Moses Cherry
OF Washington tp.; John Shively, Of Jack.
son tPi and Nathan England, of Green
.tP.
ResOtged, That the proceedings ofthis
meeting be signed by the President and
Secretary, aud published in the Lancaster
Gazette and Athens Messenger.
JAMES GIBSON, President
H. r. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Melancholy Accident.

A young son Of Mr.. Thomas Israel
aged about eight years, was found dead
in the Canal, on Tuesday morning last
He had left home on Monday. and not re.
turning, an unsuccessful search was made
for him. On Tuesday morning, boat
passing through the canal foated the Lo'
dy, when it was discovered by boat
man. 1t is supposed that the lad fell il
while attempting to cross over one of the
locks.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

GTWhile Col. Weller was holding
forth, on last Wednesday, an individual,
we know not who, asked him ITO say
something now about the absquatuators
and revolutionists of last winter"
when l come toTmake a speech" +"
said Col. Weller, II choose my subject
and when you make one, you can choose
yours"
And this is all Col. Weller had to say
in defence of the GLORIOUS fifteen"
OIds, Medary and Whitman occupied the
stand with him, but not word in palIia.
tion of their base attempts to destroy oul
Constitution and Laws could tho "gifted
speaker" utter. Their offence must be
as great as his defaca,on.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Notice.

We stand in need Of some money t.
keep our press in operation. We mUsi
have it, and we do not know where else
to look for it than to our delinquent sub
scribers.
Those in town, who promised us mon
ey long since, will take notice according
ly. Have we broken any promise tc
them that they should to usl A word tc
the wise, we trust, is sufficient.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
RuGaIO Convention.

Mr.. o. DYER, the celebrated "Phono-
graphic verbatim Reporter, intends pub
fishing in pamphlet form full and acc1-
rate account of the proceedings of the
Buffalo Convention. 1t will contain
0Ord for 'oOrd, the whole proceedings oI
the Convention, speeches, applause, res
olutions, debates, everything. This car
all be done by the new system OF report
ing, and one of the objects of this publ
cation is to show the "Uast superiority o
PhOnograpAy oOer any other system O
quick ~riting." A copy for future ref
erence will be important.
The price will be l24 cents-to the
trade SO per hundred. Address AN
DREws & BOYLE, 90 Spruce street New
York.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

YUcATAN.-Mr, Peoples, who went to
Yucatan, has returned to Vera Cruz. hav-
ing seen the government Of that province
at Merida. He brings with him docu-
ment of agreement between himself and
Barbachano, commissioning him TO raise
thousand volunteers for service against
the Indians, providing for their pay,
bounty land, &c. Mr.. P. does not give a
very flattering description of either the
country or the people.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
..Tho HnnOooI. XVhIg,n

Is tho title OF paper, published il
Findlay, Ohio, by Mr.. RoDERr COULTER
He makes his appearance in avery neat
ly written and animated Salutatory, Civ
ing evidence of sound and reliable Whit
&an efficient co.worker in the good cause
May he have evidence ofthe disposition
upon the part Of Hancock Wings, to sus
tain him. wehear,ily wish him success
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Wood! WOOd!!

Those of our subscribers. who promis-
cd to send us some wood, will please take
notice that we are now prepared to re-
ceive several cords ofgood sugar, beach
orhickory-with as few knots in it as
possible. lfhalf dry, it will answer.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Tbe 4OId GWard, m NfoIion.

On the 9th inst. thousands upon thou
sands of the friends of Taylor, Fillmore
and Middleswarth, met in Lancaster City,
Pa. The Union and Tribune says that,
in numbers and enthusiasm, it exceeded
anything witnessed since the memorable
Mass meetings Of 1910. Several old Har-
rison Banners were to be seen in the
procession, borne along by men, who have
taken no interest in the political conflicts
of the day since the death of their la
mented chief. and who have only been
induced again TO enter the political arena
by the nomination of General Taylor, in
whose principles they recognize strong
resemblance to those of Harrison.
The "Old Guard" is ready to do hel
duty and look out for her old fashioned
majority.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

tR"The world never saw an army bet
Ter fed, or moro cared for.than the Ameri.
can army in Mexico."-COi. G. w. Nor
gan.
We suspect that Col. Morgan's idea Of
good feeding is very similar TO that Of the
fellow who threw out bali peck ofmoul'
dy corn 60 FIVE hundred half starved hogs
and aid,-"There. nov, ,basf yoayselrest
Daytoa Journal.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

6rWe pay but little attention this
week to our editorial columns. We
have mass of selected matter of much
importance, which we wish to get off of
our hands.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

W The New York Tribune says that
there are now but three whig papers in
the State of New York, that have not
hoisted the Taylor Flag. The Pough-
keepsie Eagle has just raised it.
Per contra, as we before stated. there
are forty-nine boiling Locofoco journals,
Perhaps more now-all opposed to Cass
and Butler.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
.VThc SunlImit BencOM.''

This paperhaS passed into the hands Of
Mr.. TEEsDALE. former Editor Of 0. S.
Journal, and is now devoted to the cause
of Taylor and Fillmore. Another name
from the refractory list.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18
Anothar chantsr.

Ofthe secret history of Folks War viii
soon be ready for the press. Its author
is Hon. Nicholas P. TRIsr, Folks Am
bussador to Mexico to negotiate Peace
Almost all the evidence of the corruptions
of this Administration, in this regard, we
obtain from Locofocos-deny this ifyou
dare, Mr.. John B. Weller.
Mr.. Trist charges Polk with having
got this country into war with the in
tent TO conquer and annex the Whole o.
Mexico. Mr.. CaSs promises to follow in
his footsteps and what Mr.. Polk has failed
to accomplish he will do. Are the peo'
pie ready for another war?
Mr.. Trist also charges Polk with abu
sing the power of his official station. o.
resorting to subordination and perjury
and says that the House should investi
gate the matter as it is an impeachablt
offence.
We shall recur to this subject again
In the mean time, we ask our good demo
cratic friends to reflect well before the,
act. Medary, in his speech here, on las
Wednesday evening, did not deny the
charges brought against Cass ofintendine
in the event of his election, to anne'
more territory to this Union.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

" There are two reason why The Alb
olitionists, ,as a party. will never unite with
the Wings. The FIRST is that their lea.
ders, their editors aud orators, are Into.
rested IN keeping up adistinct organizu-
lion. nasmuch as it is by this means they
make their living. Second, tho aforesaid
leaders, editors aud orators, are all but
universally Locofocos; aud wo are ot
times inclined to believe that they have
adopted this method as the best that could
be devised, to defeat the Wing party
and promote the interests Of Locofocoism
aud slavery Certain il is their conduc,
aud its results warrant such conclusion
--LogaH Gazette.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

ET The Locoiocos appear to be more
concerned to know how Gen. Ford vote'
than what his principles are. We com
mend to their especial notice, the follow
ing coupler
"The Locos poor fellows are sadly oil,
"And they don't know what 10 do
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

~An interesting article upon the
subject of slavery extension will be found
on our first page.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-18

~ We have been requested, by a citi-
zen of Logan, to ask the Junior, whether
hehas any acquaintance witha gentleman
by the name of moore of Hooking Coun-
ty. If MOTIVE may give him an introluc-
ton.