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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

the pony all of tremble to be of. II
was q sin to hold him, and to tell the truth
| wasn't very anxious to DO so. A yell
did the business, and away he went like
a scared dog.
'"On! on! on!-prairies, woods and riv-
ers, were passed with perfect rush
Still the buffaloes were humping them
selves just at my heels. 1t knew by the
slackening thunder of their tramp, how
ever, that the herd was growing thinner
this | couldn't account for till afterwards.
Just about this time one of Dicks hoofs
came off. He lmped little but would
Mt give in an inch. When the second
slipped the space became more even
Then the third went, and in half min,
ute more his last hoof pulled off in a
quagmire. But when he jot off his s;umps
snails and terrapins! how he tore along.
Looking back. Qor now felt like hun.
cry hog in potatoe patch there lay one
Of the prettiest strings of buffaloes, for
about five miles, that ever you did see!
Gentlemen, we run every devil of 'em to
death, with the exception of one old bull
who seemed determined to win or perish
in the attempt. He couldn't quite come
| it though-we beat him just length
Dick fell at last--and so did the venera-
BILE Eclipse of the prairies, just behind
him, with his nose well up to the pony's
ttail!
81 got off, and looked first at Dick, and
then at the buffalo, and if there wasn't
eight of the most beautifully used up and
ground off legs
"The bulls legs were not run off tool!
cried an excited spectator, intcrrupting
Joe.
YOU'D thought they were, if you'd
seen 'em!" replied Joe, cody.
"Did he livel" quered another list
ener.
"He didn't do anything subsequent
and when saw him again he hadn't &
id bit of legs at all He had another
race, | suppose, aud run 'em off smack
up to his body"
81 guess that put an end to his raclngi
said the last speaker in the crowd.
"Well it didn't!' responded Joe.
"How did he get alQpg, thenl"
He roPd, gentlemen, just as nat'ral a
a saw-log on an inclined planet where
upon Joe descended from his hogshead
mounted Dick, and rode off amid a shou
that would have done honor to the lung
of Stentor.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07
How HOrnby GOes.

The following is from the 'Correspon-
dence' of the Boston Chronotype. He
who runs may read"
'As to the war, we've had no accounts
lately. The last Argus we seed gin an
account how pillar fit the leprosys an ar
ter sanguinacious battle in which up.
wards of 5000 of the nasty Mexican lep-
rosics was killed, and only one Of his
men was hurt, he entered the HorIs of
the Montezumy, an hung thirtysix Mexi-
cum ginerals before he eat, or even sat
down to rest.
Alore we got this news all Hornby
went in forgineral Cushin, but now we
goes it quite as strong for pillar. I've
talked the matter over with our leadin'
men, and we've cum to the conclusion to
ask you, mister Rite, to say to all that it
may concern, that Hornby has nailed her
fagt to the mast! That-let the rest OF
the world heyplease-Ho.nby goes
in one great, inderviderated, incompre.
henSible. dimecratic ump-now and fol
ever more, amen! Seeler!-for GINERAI
GIDYoNPnLER!! And we, Hornby pledge
ourselves to use all means, lawful or un
lawful, to place him in the presidentia
cheer Of these suvrin and unmiligated
United States of Ameriky.
Kurnel Peabody says there's been 6
similar movement of the people at Cat
Hants' an at several other places in the
States, an I've no doubt that Gineral Pill
Ter will git into the White House-quit,
3 as soon as governor Dana gifts into thu
Sinnit. It's an old sayiug'-'As goe
Hornby so goes the county of Oxford
AS goes the county so goes the State. A
goes the Star in the East so goes all @
ther States as choose to follow her exam
pie. So you'll see mister Rite. the gin
erals chance is gooi, an you want t.
be on the popular side, jine in now, hys
the banner ofthe herow of Cherrybuskiu
an let's go it with a looseness for pilla
and pillage! know your rayther com
mitted in favor of Gineral Gushing, but
no use, he can't cum in---he hasn't don
enough for his country. He must xii
some of them are darned leprosys, fust
; and he'sso precious afeerd they'll ki
him it'll be IA long time afore he tries i
. Why, what has he done since he wer
to Mexico. ha? Fell into a ditch an
; broke his leg, p'raps you'll say. We
> supposin'he did, Ireplies' didn't Giuer
: pilIer dig it fustl So one offsets tothe
= an more too, an leaves Cushin nothin
. put agin the KILN and hangin'
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07
Mending China.

The following cement has been recon-
mended for mendng china:-Take a
piece of flint glass, beat it to fine pow
der, and grind it extremely fine on a
painters stone with the white of an egg,
and it joins china without riveting, so
that no art can break it in the same place
This may be done'in mortar, ifthe par
ty has not a suitable stone.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

To MAKE CLoTH, SILK &c. WATER.
PRooF.-Mix equalq quantities of alum aud
sugar of lead, (acetate of lead and dis
solve the mixture in gallon and half
of boiling water. When the solution has
cooled, remove the superhuous liquid
from the sediment, which consists of sui
phate of lead, and it is ready for use
Any article of dress, no matter how slight
the fabric. when we'll saturated with this
liquid, and allowed to dry slowly, bears
the action of boiling water and does not
permit it to pass through, although steam
and air permeate it feely. Tbs diSsov'
cry was made by an lrishman ofthe name
of Irwin. ..
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

Where do Men go Who Die at Chicago:
Some years ago, when Chicago was in
its infancy, stranger took up quarters
at the principal hotel, aud inscribed his
name on the register as Mr.. J., of
ST. Louis" For several days he remain
ed there, engaged in transacting the
business which had brought him to the
place, and from his exceedingly plain
dress, manners and general appearance,
attracted but little attention. Soon Mr..
j was suddenly seized with illness
duriug which he was sadly neglected by
his host; and the servants, taking their
tone from the master of tho house, left him
to shift for himself as lie best could
Thus matters went on till one morning he
was found past praying for. His papers
were then examined, that the sad intelli-
gence might be communicated to his
friends; when to the surprise of all, he
was found TO be one ofthe weallhest men
in the western country. Arrangements
were accordingly made for the funeral;
uuti uOl'ho INC idol illSo "CiC pCii'iiHOu,
the subject came to life again, having
been the victim of catalepsy instead of
the "grim King of Terrors." All were
overjoyed at his fortunate escape from SO
dreadful fate, and from that time were
profuse in their expressions ofsolicitude,
elected, however, we may Judge, by doc
umentary evidence" rather than any per-
sonal regard.-At length, some one ven.
tured to ask how things appeared to him
while in this trance, to which he thus re-
piled:
81 thought I had come to the river Of
death, where I met an angel, who handed
me a jewel to serve as a pass to the 9th.
er side. On giving this to the ferryman
received from him another, which car,
ried me forward another stage in my jour
ney. Going on thus, for several stages
receiving at the termination ofeach tick
ct for the succeeding one, at last reach
ed the gate of the heavenly city. There
| found St. Peter, who opened the doc
at my summons, pipe in mouth, seate,
by small table, on which stood goodl,
mug of steamiug whisky y-loddy.
Good morning, sir" said he very po
litely.
Good morning ST. Peter said |,
"Who are you. sir?' asked he, turning
over the leaves of ahuge ledger.
"My name is - said |.
Every good, sir; where did you liv'
. down below2
~ lived at St, Louis. in the State o
Missouri" said |.
"Very well, sir; and where did you die
: II died at Chicago, in Illinois" ("
5 "Chicagol' said he, shaking his head
. there's no such place, sir
j II beg your pardon, st. Peter, but hav
f you map of the United States hereP
0 Eyes, SIR f.
|, "Allow me to look at it,
/, "Certainly, sir said St. Peter.
! "With this he handed down spler
9 did atlas, and l pointed out Chicago o
o the map.
!. "All right, sir said he, after mc
ment's pause; "it'S there, sure enougl
/. so walk in, sir; but I'll be blest if yo
ai'nt the first man that has ever com
It here from that place' Thus ended M
h is account of his transition stat
and no more questions were asked.-
q Shirt ofMe Times. t-
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

Nor so BAD.-A gentleman, at late
fashionable assembly, being asked which
of the ladies' of the company he thought
the most beautiful, replied .-"Wby mad
am, they are all beautiful; but that lady,
(pointing to Miss B., who was dressed in
the extreme Of fashion) think out.st,ips
them all"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

The citizens of Virginia are at last
waking up, and are fast becoming man
ufacturing people. Several cotton facto-
ries have recently gone into operation in
Jefferson and Friedrich counties, and we
observe that the proprietors are now man
ufacturing and offering for sale. cotton
shifting and sheeting, in opposition to
the manufacturers of the North. In fact
they promise a superior article. Plaid
cottons, and other colored goods, are al
so manufactured in Virginia, and we learn
that another paper mill is about to be
erected at Harper's Ferry.-Aler. Gas
~ The Virginia Senate refused to pay
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

"There it goes againl" said Mrs. Part
ington, as she became conscious of the
sublimity of soda fountain one warm
day in July. There it goes again, de-
clare, fzzling away like blessed old 10,
cofoco on railroad"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

@A Missouri sportsman says he saw
recently at the confluence Of the Missou-
ri and Charles rivers, one thousand tur-
kies on single roost.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

STRAWBERRIES. The editor Of The
Boston Journal smacks his lips as hssn.
nounces the receipt Of some ripe. luz
cious strawberries Of this years growth.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07


A FUNNY MISTAKE I'VE showed some
time since how the statement occurred,
by telegraphic communication, that Sena-
tor Davis was dead, The translation of
Teegraphic cyphers involves some ludi.
crous mistakes--for instance. a single
word. as "work, is made to mean, "Mr.
--presented the petition of Nil,
praying for" and the blanks are to
be filled up thus:- Work Benton, Holi-
day and other printers, Washington, for
Congressional Printing Office" means,
"Mr, Benton presented The petition of Mr..
Holiday and other printers of Washing
ton, praying for the establishment of
Congressional Printing Office" Such a
message sent to paper in the interior,
was thus translated and elaborated:
Various petitions aud memorials were
presented and referred; among them was
one by Mr.. Benton, asking fora holiday
by the printers to the Senate. All other
printing establishments in Washington
had holiday, andth Congressional Off
ccs asked similar favor.--NOrtb amer.
ATA Loss FOR SOCIETY Would you
believe it, aunt?" exclaimed a pale-faced
young lady of the upper ten "would
you believe ii? Uncle Solomon here,
tells me that the young ladies' out west
actually speak to the tradesmen and re-
tail storekeepersl They must be badly
in want ofsociety, mustn't theyl' Humph!
yes," interrupted Uncle Solomon. "They
are as badly off for society, my dear, as
your father was when he pulled radish-
es and asparagus for living, and your
mother sold them in tie old Fly Market
-ha, ha! society, humph!" Miss Polly
ollyAdeline tainted.
$50 Do."-The answer the Yankee
some where, to "man Of honor" who
fancied himselfinsulted is amusing. The
"bamed Yankee" he imagined, had in
terfered with the object of his affections
and after giving him his opinion ofhi i'm
pertinent Interference, the duelist added
as he left the room, the ominous words,
You will hear from me, sir!"
"Well, so dol" replied the Yankee
"glad on't Urite, once in while, l shall
be glad to hear from you, as you're
mind to let us know how you get along.
Lynn Me,os.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-04-07

~ The Virginia Senate refused to pa,
apassing tribute TO J, @. Adamsl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15
LATE AND IMPoRTANT
FIR NJ MEXICO.
An American Train Attacked by the
Guerillas.
A DEsPERATE FIGHT,
THE MEXICANS DEFEATED.
Lieut.. Henderson and Four of the
Georgia Volunteers Killed.
AN ARNlISTICE OF TWO MONTHS AGREED UPON
GEN Raj BUTLER AND THE MEXICAN
COMMISSIONERS.
&c. &c. &c.

RICHMOND, Va, March IA, 1913
We have received New Orleans papers TO the
9TH inst They bring information that there had
been several arrivals from Vera Cruz, bringing
d ttes to the Sd March.
The advces from Mexico are important
We learn that the train which left Vera Cruz
under the command OF Captain Drscoe for ORR
Zsba, had been met and attack ed by a large body
Of guerillas, at least four hundred men.
After sustaining the attack for some time an
express was despatched TO Vera Cruz TO inform
Gen. Twlggs of the condition Of the command
and to solicit aid. Upon the arrival Of the ex-
press, Gen. Twiggs Immediately detached three
companies of cavalry on this service
This force advanced on the road 10 Orlzaba as
co.., they returned, supposing he had been ena-
bled to sustain himself, and push on TO Orizaba
A later arrival states that Captain Briscoe had
a desperate fight with the guerilles at a place
called Matagorda. The guerillas, however
could not Withstand the impetuous courage OF
our soldiers, and were totally routed.
Their loss was considerable on our side we
lost Lieut.. Henderson and four of the Georgia
Volunteers, killed.
A strong body of cavalry and infantry was
detached by General Twlggs on the 2ljt ult
from Vera Cruz, 10 clear the roads entirely o
the pillagng bodies of guerllas which infested
them
The Free American of the I'd March, states
that an express had just arrived from the city Of
Mexico, with the important int llgence that an
armlstlce of two months had been agreed upon
between General Butler and the Mexican Com
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15

placed IN the same sstssosy A. Jriirs Csssrs Lean
ana bpnsfy mtR gham II you'd sosFsey DO safe 10 ln-
trust ths welfsrs OF others fohe must be COO aecetir
aud N ssnthropo for any thing Thoush there NAV be
sooh individuals In the community they evidently
much, very much, in the minority, for sueh crowded
sutiences grace Mechanics Hal syerv evening hsy.
seldom before bssn In New York. Young and old
rich and poor, male and female all relish tho
run most thoroughly They have fine bill out this
evening
SABLE BROTHERS These brethren ef the banjo are
quite shining lights among Ethiopian singers Thy
perform with an unctien and gusto which shows how
thoroughly they enter into the spirit Of their fongs
The Ethiopian branch OF muec Is quite su important
department OF ism days Tonight they give
friends in1Jersey City touch OF their quality ct
Washington Hall in that place.
BArvARp's PANoRAMA-Visi's to this splendid work
ell sston hmsnt at the accurate and nssm al man.
Mississpp is portrayed canvass IL has become
OF thu places Of In the city and
glad to learn that 10 very handsomely parronized
Those who have not the river itself ought and
view this the "countereit and those who
have es-n oueht 10 and revive their rscoec lens II
1t by a visit to PaRorsm Hall 'f'A
BRsA pwAY OproS The Model Artist fever is at its
hcighs here, ss the place 10 crowded nightly.
CescEnr RooM.--A band Of Ethiopian singers Neisse,
who plays ten instruments at limo, and Model Ar
tiss are the attractions ut this room every evening.
CAMrBELL's MiNsrAELs.-This band of singers have
the favor they have experienced the public during
previous viss we doubt not they Will get we'll They
possess much merit both IS epgers and dancers, and
their list of songs is both large and new.
SPIvErros CANARY BIRDS tho pets of all the chill
sren In town. ana not only Of children, but also Of
grown folss Dr. Valentino, with his budget OF queer
stories fills the evenings ut very PLEASANT
y These performances take place st the Society liz
brsry every evening this week. Two exhibitions Of tho
birds are given during the day, viz at lOa NJ, and
81 P. M.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15

THE MISSION TO MEXICO.
Arms, Ammunition, and Commodore Perry,
ordered to Protect Yucatan,
WASHINGTON, March IA. 1913
&c. &c. &c.

WASHINGTON, March IA, lS4S
The nomination of Mr. Sewer, Senator from
with the rank of Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenlpotentiary, was all considered al
the meeting OF the cabinet this morning con-
frmed, and cent back to The President within an
hour.
Mr.. Walsh, SON of our consul at Paris, is to be
the Secretary of Legation
The treaty and instructions will scarcely be
ready before Thursday.
The new Commissioner will, of course, set out
Immediately.
The appointment was entirely unexpected
Permission has been given for the shipment to
Yucatan of arms and ammunition from the ports
of the United States; Commodore Perry being
at the same time, instructed to take care that
such arms and ammunition are used only against
the Indians.
Dispatches have been received from Commo-
dore Perry, stating. that hear ng of the disturb
ances, he had detached portion of his squadron
for the protection OF the whites
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15

MODEL ARrlsrs-Aldermi Purser made
verbal report on Monday, before the Board of al.
dermen, on the subject OF model artists. 1t sp
pears that he mad been appointed committee by
the Corporation, together with two others, 20 in
vestlgate the decency and the drapery of thes'
exhibitions, as they exist in this modern Sodom
aud Gomorrah. Alderman p. associated with
himself Recorder Scott, in the business, and
they all took an opportunity to see the elephant,
as 1t appears, in his own lair
This verbal report OF the Alderman, on the
part Of the committee was decidedly hostile 10
these exhibiuons,and confirmed, in all points, the
shocking indecency with which they are said to
have been presented to the public in this
city. Il appears that the committee vi
sited in person all these exhibitions, and
they considered them all equally deserving
to be condemned and placed 10 the same cate
CORY, as decidedly indecent They also thought
that there Is sufficient power given by existing
law TO put down these exhibitions, by way OF
Indictment and trial IN the criminal courts.
We may therefore expect, IN the beginning of
the next week, that the Grand Jury will iudict
every one OF them In the meantime, we per
ceiye that these exhibitions are msk ing the mDst
Of the short time which they have now on hand,
by cuualing yet more the drspery, and exciting
the Prurlency Of the public to take last peep
before they are suppressed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15

lohPRflrics on hAiLvArs.
Mr.. PhUrr reported the bill to pfefervs fair eonPe,
tition between the Albsuy and Schenectady and the
Schenectady and Troy Railway Companies
LOAN FoR fr
lac OH to authorize the Mayor &c., CT New York to
RAISE fe5 600 b. loan was passed.
kDUcArIoN BROOKLYN
VT CRoss gave notice Of bill relative to common
schools IN Brooklyn.
COURTS CANCELLATION.
Mr.: CHASE brought In Q bill to establish Courts Of
Cancellation.
BOARD AUDITORS
Mr mecca gave notice OF bill to appoint board Of
auditors to audit claims the city and county Of New
York.
GENERAL RAILk0AD BILL.
long debate:tcok place the general railroad BILL
10 committee. The 10th section Of the bill go
amended as to require the decision Of the Legislature
upon the utility Of every railroad and VII ,ther lea ut
ty will justify the taking Of private property for its
struction.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15
A Steamboat .naUpsd

LOUIS, .1nTcu IL 1915
The steambo i Oh mp IN his bren saaggej
IN The Msslsslppl, bouad 10 this clty, aud was
rua ashore. The freight viii be saved IN "a
damaged conditIog.
The rIver has "a feet OF water in the chan mel
at Cairo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15
Markets.

Sr LOUIS March IA, lslS-Sales Of -four OF 81 so to
81 SSH lard held at 1 without any sales being ef
fected.
CINCINNATI, March Ia, ls4s-Tbe flour market lie
steady but not very active 100 bbls sold at 81 SIX
Whiskey commands 10 TO l6xc in hhds and bblr New
Orleans sugar brings Axe to 4c for fair quality at
which rate 100 hhds sold. The provision market
exhibits change Mess pork quoted at 81 rs; and
the sales amount Is 600 bbls Baltimore cured bacon
sides $40 Lard may be quoted at oH in bbls and In
kegs. Sales Of taiow at TIC. Butter 1870, and prime
quality at Ito. Cloverseed, 50 SIX
BALTIMORE, March Ia, lsis.-Flour-Ths market re-
NAMED about the same; dealers waiting for the
Cambria's news Sales of750 bbls Howard street
made at SIS sl4 q S. SIN Wheat-Ssles Of 1000
bushels, including reds and white, at ST. 80 81 IS.
Corn dull at 5lo for white mixed and SIC yellow
Provisions were quiet. Whiskey dull. Rye in
active at previous prices. Weather windy ana cold
BosroN, March Ia, ls45-Tlour.--A good demand
with salss Of 1900 barrels including good brands
Genessse and Michigan, ut So sax So TO- which Is
advance Corn-Ths market firm; and sales of GOO
bushels made, including white, at 500, and yell
low Hat do. at SOC Rys-We note salss Of 900 bush
els st $50. Oatsl600 bush Northern changed hauds,
at 4sc Naval SorssWe notice sales of SO bbs spirits
tarpentine, at 4es. Provisions continued about the
same Freights were inactive.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15
Death or Hon. Ambrose Spen0er-Assault on
an Editor.

ALBANY, MARCH IA, 1913.
The Hon. Ambrose Spencer died at Lyons
yesterday. His body is to be brought to this city
on Thursday, for interment.
Mortimer G.. Smith, the proprietor of the Cas-
tgator newspaper, was assaulted last night on the
of men armed with slung shot Smith was
struck, and severely injured. He fired three
shots from revolver, but without effect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15
Charge OF Manslaughre

ALBANY, March II, I848.
The finding ofthe Grand Jury in the case of
Erwin amounted to manslaughter only. The
investigation before the police justice was con-
iinued this morning, and Erwin was held to bail
in the sum of two thousand dollars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15
EfurIre Aurits

L.uroH OF THE sTtAHnR ENrmE srl1r The nsw
ssm.r Empire STATE istend.d to ply btSsen This city
and Fall River, IN connection with the Day 's will h
IsunchfG morrow morprg o. olosa ffom he yard
Negsre. Lawrence sbssdcn, bead Of Cherry erect
Esrt She is be Of the hneat and beet
rsiit stsambos.s ever Launched in this city Sac
1900 tons bufthen, and lie TO be commanded BY
L-p tain Cometcc1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15
RnllIOnt InIalIllsnrc

TIE entire bre Of tbe Mad kiyef Railroad Is expected
to be completed BY the st OF MBy next and then tho
tr;p between the cities OF Cincinnati and New
York nsy To made Ia three days and all by steam
The programme az tho railroad companies IL is srpec-
ted, win be as folovs Leave Cincinnati at 2 p NJ:
arrive ut Springfield to cup ?. M leave Springfield
at0 IA. arrive 81 sandu.ky (breakfss) q A. NJ !;
lave StuduskJ ~ A. VI arrive at ufslo (break'sstj
. A. leave Buffalo at A. NJ; arrive a. Albany
lhreafast) A NJ leavo Albany Al A. NJ arrive Ia
Now foik5 Y. M Ibis makes thrne days and
hour lie traveller would arrive ia Boston in thres
hour longer = hlLad .aglr Much Ia.