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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

wAt DISQUALIFICATION in Lancas,
ter Ohio, the following resolution was
passed:
Rcsolrcd, That Gen. Taylor comes in
to power not. as trading politician, but
as a true Constitutional Wig. and he
will therefore sustain the National honor
and promote the National welfare.
Mr.. Gazette, is Gen Taylor Northern
Constitutional Wing, or Southern Con-
stilutional Whigl-1ruc Democrat.
Hear him for himself "The personal opin-
ion ortbe individual, who may happen to occupy
the Executive chair, ought not to control the ac.
lion of Congress upon questions of Domestic Poll
cy, nor ought his objections to be interposed
where questions Of Constitutional Power lave
been settled" not by John c. Calhoun, notify
John p Hale, not by Gerrt Smith, but "byAe "a
rious departments ofMe Government, and acqui.
eSced in by The PEOPLE.
Hear him again. II have no private purposes
TO accomplish, no party projects to build up, no
enemies 10 punish--Dolhng TO serve but whatl
Ohol South Caroliual New lIampshirel Texasl
Mainel louisiana Never The Old Hero 8 SER
vices are all for his "CouSTRY."
1t seems to us that such opinions can only be-
long to National Constitutional Wing. Would
to God that such sentiments pervaded the minds
OF some of our Northern Constitutional Wings
Ohio would not then have been disgraced by the
lrcnchery of some OF her sons.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
InrIY E:IINeIlOOdS.

An edict from headquarters to establish sys.
tematic plan Of deceiving the people of the State
in regard to The late affairs at Columbus was pro-
mulgnted to the different county editors, and well
hive they carried out the commands of their supe.
rors. During the first week of the session, we
happened TO be present. and we know that incts
have been distorted, falsehoods invented and all
manner Of efforts made, by tho Locofoco papers
10 deceive the people Of this State, who were not
present, as to the tue reasons, which prevented
an organization of the Legislature But. certain.
ly, tho " lid and revolutionary edicts of the 10th
Of May Convention are not forgotten by the Demo-
cracy. and they know tlni the leaders of,heir par.
ty Intended to prevent an organization of the Lo.
slslnlure, If they did not obtain IA mgjDrty.
As a part and parcel Of the plan adopted, read
the following from the Eagle of last week:
"They then offered as a substitute a
new set Of resolutions, which they said
they would stand up to, which was to ex-
clude the entire delegation from HamH-
tOn county from voting on the seats of
Messrs, Pugh aud Pearce. This propo-
silion, so unfair and preposlerous, was Of
course rejected. 1t was looked upon as
not only unjust, but insulting to at least
three of the Hamilton members, whose
rights to seats is not questioned even by
the Wings themselves"
Now If the object was to spread correct inlor.
nation before the people why was this PROPOSE
ton, so unfair aud preposterous," not published in
the Edg'e' Simply because it would have prov
ed the Ialsity Of the above paragraph. We pub.
lshed il last week, and any Democrat can see GoI
himself It's contents. Not one single proposition
has been made by the Wings, uskiug for "the OK.
cusion of the entire delegation Of Hamilton coun.
ty from voting" in any case.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

Messrs. Spencer and Runyan, and Of course of
their 10000 constituents, have been bartered a.
way for mere question of expediency. saying
nothing OF the doubtful character fthe wild ard
reckless men, with whom the bargain has been
struck. 1t may be perfected on their part-it-
may result in goOd-we hope it will.
But take another view of the case. The Wings
OF the Ohio Legislature have yielded to the dicta-
ton ola mere county clerk, tho executor only of
their will He has seen proper TO decide that
certain law. passed by the Legislature, signed by
the proper officers and properly enrulled is un-
constiiutional-he has taken upon himselfthe du-
ties and usurped the powers ofthe Supreme Court
Of the State and has refused to curry the law Into
execution, His certificate, issued to Messrs.
Pugh and Pierce, in violation of the law and in
direct contradiction of the abstract of votes, has
deprived Messrs. Spencer and Runyan of their
seats in the organization ofthe House, even should
its influence extend no farther. To that extent
at least has a mere county Clerk, by usurped
powers robbed large constituency of their rights
and 10 that extent has it been yielded to by the
Representatives oil 300 900 rreemcn.
II may be said that the LOcofocos have nlso
yielded some of their positions. That may all be
true, but there is no merit in that man, who main-
tanng false posilinn, and conscious oft, chooses
at length to give it up Men may assume many
strange doctrines and attempt 10 put them in force
bat there is no virtue to be attached to their con
duct should they happen to forsake them from
the force orpubIic opinion.
| In all such cases as these, the true position is
First find that you are right then 60 ahead" b.
firm. unyelding, unwavering. Stand up boldl,
aud Iearlessly for the rights of an independen
constituency and with such advocates, Truth tcA
triumph over Error
SENATE-But little has been done in the Sen
ATE except the discussion of Mr.. Archbold's reso
lu;ions Of inquiry in regard to the power of tn,
Auditor Of State TO levy taxes to pay the interes
upon the public debt. A motion to take then
from the table was negatived by tie vote ant
then an interesting discussion arose as to the righ
Of Mr.. ArchboId and some others to enter IA pro
test. He seemed determined to have his opinion
recorded; but tue Speaker decided him out of or
der and WIS sustained.
The Senate is awaiting the action the House
We learn from the Scioto Gazehe that the latter
body met on Tuesday and adjourned to Thursday
The Columbus JOurnal of Tuesday did not ar
rive. A usual occurrence.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
nIore nhnnf CnIifornin.

As a matter of interest, TO mauy OF our readers,
we add some additional items about the Gold
Mania, which now pervades the entire country.
We have not room for one fifth part of the ntelli'
gence we receive from various quarters.
Ship loads Of Goods and Gold-digsers are on
the way or about TO stnrt 10 the Gud Region.
Many of our enterPrising young men, from all
parts of the country are prep ming to make start
in search of fortune"
1t is very difficult 10 state the best route, as
the recommendations we see in many ofthe Eastern
papers come from those interested in the different
routes Hence it is that each one receives puff
as tho best The shortest trip, we see it stated
is from Vera Cruz through Mexico by land to the
California coast, and can be made as cheap as any
other in about 40 days
The following letter is from Professor Hons
FORD of the Harvard University, and will be reat
with interest as it contains an analysis ofa speci
men of California Gold and plausible theory o
the formation of the mines:
CAMBRIDGE, Dec. IA, 1S4S.
Nv Dear Sir-The California gold
from Feather River, received by Mr., Ea
ton, has been analyzed, and contains
gold, silver, iron, and trace of copper
1t has been carefully examined foI
planlium, telurium and any other bodies
that might have been present, but with
out success.
In constitution it corresponds with fifl,
other specimens, whose analysis are oil
record. The iron and copper are presen
in invariably small quantities, while thu
proportion of silver ranges from ont
per cent to more than seventy.
The very small quantity employed il
the analysis, (about 250 millegrammes
and the four seperate determinations
rendered slight loss inevitable. Th'
gold might safely be stated little high
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
Public Sentiment.

respectable number Of the citizens of Plea
nnt, met at the Brick School House near Pleas.
aniyille, on the evening ofthe 2jrh of December.
and organized by appointing Mr. MoRpLcAI BULL
Chairman aud Il. P. AsHBRooK Secretary The
object OF the meeting was to take into considers.
tlon tho late state of affairs al Columbus. 1t is
unnecessary now to publish the whole proceed.
isgs. Excellent Resolutions were passed, the last
two Of which were as follows;
RcSOlred, That we would respectfully
suggest to the Wing members to propose
to the Democrats to dissolve and referthe
matter to the decision Of the People, on
the 2d Tuesday ofOctobcr next.
ReSOIred, That should the Democrats
also refuse this fair proposition, then it
will be the duty of the Wings to remain
at Columbus until their successors in of.
flee are elected and qualified.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
A New Paper at the Seat Of fGovernment.

We learn that Mr. Bullitt of the New
Orleans Picayune, and Mr.. Gallagher, of
the Richmond (Va.) Republican, are n
bout to start paper i'll Washington City,
to be called the Republican Press"
They are both able writers, and expe-
rienced in the newspaper business. 1t
is to be partisan journal, and an advo-
cate of the views of Gen. Taylor, the
President eiect.-Balt. Sun.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

WZebulon Parker, the inventor and
Patentee oflhe Reaction Waterwheel,"
has recently recovered judgment in sew
eral suits, at Columbus, for Infringement
on his patent. On this point the New
ark Gazette says:
"The damages recovered, although not
large, render the matter of much mpor-
tance, not only to the patentee ofthat val
liable wheel, but also to mill owners gen.
orally, and particularly to those who may
be using wheels propelled on the princi.
pie of Mr.. Parker's wheel, as the ques-
tion of liability may be considered as set
tied"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

A cold blooded murder was committed, nj Ma
rion, Ohio, a few days since. 1t appears that n
Mr.. johnson, n drover, had made his hendqunr-
ters Mt that place, and the landlord of the Hotel
where lie put up discovered that he had $4,000 in
his possession. In one Of his excursions tho land
lord followed him and shot him with pistol aud
then dragged him into the woods. johnson tegn-
ed to he dead After the villain had fled John
sou attracted the notice of passer-by by his out
cries, and requested him 10 take him 10 the tnv.
ern, some twelve miles distant, as speedily as pos.
siblc. When arrived, he pointed out tho mul'
derer and Immediately expired.
The Landlord gave himself up, confessed the
deed mud is now awaiting his trial This is the
substance Of the story as it comes to u.s. Johnson
was in tho employ OF some Cleveland capitalists
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

EY'Locoloco papers appear to be in great trlb-
ulatiun and trouble, because Wings will not tame.
ly submit to the DEGREES of the 10th Of May Con-
vention.
The Editors of these papers and Locofoco lead
era generally do not understa tho Wing spirit Of
Ohio, if they suppose that the members of the
great Whig family will tumely submit to be trod'
den down by FactiouiStS, Anarchists and Revolu.
tiohsts, They will do no such thing.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

PRINCE JoHN's LATEsT.--John Van
Buren, met Mr.. Fillmore at the time of
his last visit to Albany. "What are you
going to do for US, Mr.. Fillmore, now you
are in Office" said the hopeful heir of
honors. "Do for youl" said the Vice
elect, good humoredly--"We shall do no.
thing-we don't know you" General
Taylor will certainly redeem his
pledgeto us" said John. pledge! What
pledge" The one he gave at Buena
Vista, not to leave his wounded behind
him.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
Congressional.

But little as yet has been done in either House
of Congress.
HousE.-The great subject Of excitement in
The House has been the Slavery question. bill,
presented by Mr.. Giddmgs allowing the citizens
of the District of Columbia, white and black, TO
vote for the abolition of Slavery, was lost. A
resolution, instructing the COMMITTEE on the
District, to report bill aboishing the slave trade
in the District was passed. Mr., HOLMES, OF s.
C. moved that the Southern members withdraw
decided out of order. This created some mer.
rment A meeting Of Southern members has
been held anda Committee appointed TO report
what the South should do in the present crisis.
A large portion of the time of the House has
been occupied in discussing and referring the dii-
erent portions Of the Presidents Message. Ma
ny resolutions on other Subjects have been pre-
sented, and either lost. laid over orireferred.
SENArE.-Mr. Douglass Bill to erect California
into State has been referred to theCommittee on
the Judiciary. Upon a motion to refer to the
Committee Oh Territories, considerable discussion
was elected The Southern members opposing
such reference.
The Senate has also spent some time in dis
cussng MIR. Benton's Bill to authorize the Gov.
ernment to contract with Messrs. Aspinwall &
Co. for the transportation, for twenty years, o
mnils, military supplies, sc. across the Isthmus o.
Panama, when the contemplated railroad shall be
completed 1t is now generally supposed that the
Bill will not pass as it will create great monoPo
ly at the expense of the Government.
The Land Bill, the Post Office Bill, the Bill fol
the admission of New Mexico and to provide
Territorial Government, the Bill to modify thu
Tariff and some other important measures arr
now in the hands Inappropriate Committees.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
i
From the Philadelphia North american.
Gen. Taylor md MIR. CInV.

A friend in the West-and we take
occasion to say by way of parenthesis, a
most intelligent and accomplished friend
has written us brief, gossiping letter,
from which, though it was intended only
for our own perusal, we are tempted to
make the following extract:
81 returned yesterday from a visit to
Kentucky, during which Ipassed two
days at Ashland with Mr.. Clay. found
him still very feeble, but entirely reliev-
ed from all symptoms of disease, and re-
gaining his strength daily. He was able
to take an hours drive on pleasant day.
His spirits are still elastic, his mind is
still active, energetic and vigorous, and
his patriotism is still as glowing as ever
III enjoyed with true relish the defeat of
Locofocoism in the late Presidential cleo
ton, and INDUCED in lively hopes of the
good to be accomplished for the country
by Gen. Taylor's administration. On
the day ofmy arrival he received long
warm hearted, aAectionate letterfrom Old
Zack, full ofthe same confidence and at
tachment the latter has felt for old Hal
for more than thirty years. The noble
minded hero significantly repeled the
idea that the efforts of petty mousers to
estrange them could possibly, in any case
prove effectua; and this was but the echo
of sentiments contained in letter from
Mr.. Clay to him shor; time before the
election. You will, am sure, be glad
to hear all this, and that Mr.. Clay enjoyed
it with a feasibility becoming him and
proper for the occasion"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
SiuSIAlar Cure

Mr.. Philips. Lanham, of St. Louis,
had been bed ridden for five months with
an affection Of the spine. His friends
had placed him upon bed and conveyed
him to the asylum of Mr.. Keely, the mag
netiser He was magnetised, when Mr..
Keely raised the patient to his feet, and
told him to walk. He stepped off freely
and actively, void of pain. A couple of
his female relations, who were present,
burst into flood of tears and wePt like
children.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

Next year will be the square of 43-a ''circum.
stance" that never happened before and never
will again.
May our patrons one and ALL duly understand
the meaning Of this, sqnare with us and enable us
to square with the world.
Then we will all be SQUIRE. So mpte il be!
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
VcDudInIiOm IecDudintCCI.

We learn that the Treasurer of Hamilton coun.
county has given notice to the Treasurer of State
that he has on hand the sum of 100000, which
will be paid upon the checks of the latter. Is
Locofocoism yet to learn that their schemes of
Anarchy are unpopular with the very people, for
whom they profess so great a solicitudel
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

relling among the diggsrs, There is so
much room for all to operate, that there
seems no necessity for any disturbance.
What will be the result of all this l can
not have an idea. | have seen the last
man on board an English brig, lying near
me, hoist his chest out alone, and scull to
shore, abandoning the craft to her fate,
the captain and mates and all the others
having gone before.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

A DARING WOMAN The Indianapolis
Journal chronicles the marriage Of a Mr..
Bou,right to a Miss Thornton, the lady
being the bridegr oom's sninM wife. Such
an instance ofdaring on the part of lady,
and perseverance, on the part of gentle
man is seldom recorded.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
Steamboat Accident.

The Steamer AMERICA. a few days since, burst
her steam and connection pipes, fifteen miles be-
low Madison, Ia, The cabin floor was torn up
md ten persons badly scalded, Four are not cx-
pcctod to live.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

DsREPuTABLE AND CowARDLY.-Thc Colum-
bus Journal says that men go to the State House
with their pockets filled with pistols and bowie
knives, followed by bullies armed to the teeth"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
Gbc Eanfnster Go;cttr.
Cnrrier,S Address.

Our Carrier wishes us 10 say that he will be on
lmud, on New Years day, with an address to the
patrons of the Gazette, whom he has served,
weekly. during the pas. year.
We bespenk fur him favorable reception.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

rF~We are indebted to the Scioto Gazette for
several slips, containing late tolegraphic reports oi
the doing at Columbus.
by the way, was that compliment, like the old
lady's cream, IA lectlc touched with ice!"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

wMrronGL. the Irish patriot exile
at Bermuda, only wears the convict
parb once a month, when the governor
comes to inspect them. He refused late
" to assist in writing up or keeping the
convict books, saying he would do moth
ing for the government.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
CHRISTMAS PRESENT

We acknowledges from an old and valued
friend and a sterling Wing the receipt of three
cash subscribers as Christmas present. May
some three hundred more good friends follow suit
on New Years day,and your petitioner, us in duty
bound, &c.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
Mr. .Mcrripeaihc5r wni,l a, foROn,.

Dr. A. l.. Scoyill, Cincinnati: Dear Sir DR.
Rosers' llyewor aud TAI tamr safe 10 hand.
have sold number ol bulties. II haI met with
GREAT SUCCESS. A YOUNG MAN Of lhi,
place, suppnsed by every onr 10 have lhr con,
SUMPTION, has been ENTIRELY CUREDi
DAVID MERRlWENTnER.
Denmark, Tennessee, Ju- 81, lsis.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
n1rIIon. Hrnnr CLAr is tnII,ed OF us the prob

CtTHou, HENRY CLAY is talked oras the prob
able successor of Mr.. Crittenden. 1t would be
gratifying to many of his friends and great ben-
eft to his country should this distinguished
Statesman again consent to take seat ia that
body, which for many years was disni6ed and
exalted by his talents.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
In haste, your friends.
tRThe nomina,ionorLewls Cnss Jr. .as {

EB The nomination Of Lewis Cnss ..ns Charge
to Rome, hns not yet been acted upon by the
Senate john u Weller is an applicant aud this
accounts for the difficulty. The rejection of the
Father olyoung Cass by the people is notconsid.
cred, among modern democrats. as good recon-.
mendaton MS the rejection Of John D Weller
himself This is one rule. Had young Cnss been
candidate and rejected, then the question would
arise, ''who has stolen the most public iundsl"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
New York Tribune.

The publishers of this valuable Journal have is.
sued their prospectus for l849. The terms are
as follows Daily S. OO Semi.wcokly So 90, two
copies for IS 90; Weekly So 90, three copies for
S. 90, eight for $40 90, and twenty for $50 90.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29
Comrr N FIN aud R,rr. C,nlmusT

Corner u Fith aud Race, Cincinnati
Also, by BURY 4 BECK, LanrA,rer. Fairfield
County. General Agrnni Asbb4m,h x Brciy. Brr.
men; Glrndennins Comrr Wmchr,lrt: W. W.
liite. Lithnpolisi Cfi'l Pickering, P,ckeiugton.
A. & Z. Mihod, Loeh'llle: W. +. Brock, Cm,oIl
Leonard 4 lIrOlller, Basil. N, Beauty & 10. Bal
timoe: John Woodyam, hGw Ssl.u. u. Kab.
Rushvle Daniel Hawkins, Sugar Grove
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

~"Sally, how do you like your new
place; is it a religious familyp "Well,
| rather guess it is-they always have
beans on Sunday"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

TheLocofocos the lIlinoisLegislature
give tokens of electing Senator to the
U. s. Senate, who is in favor OF Free
Soil. They repudiate their present
dough-faces, Breese and Douglass.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

We clip the following tclegraphic despatch
from the Zanesvie Courier:
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 81, lS4S.
The Cholera is certainly in New Or
leans. Four deaths among the citizens,
are authenticaly reported; among thcm
is included the foreman ofthe Picayune.
Many citizens are leaving.
Boats touched here last night, having
cholera cases and deaths on board.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

VThe Hon. A. P. Butler has been
reelected to the U. S. Senate from
South Carolina, by the Legislature ofthat
State, for six years from the 4th ofMarch
next,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

~ In Cork, the crier attempted to dis
perse the crowd by exclaming, "All ye
blackgualds that isn't lawyers, quit the
Court"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

Ey'A difficulty is reported to have arisen be-
tween the us, Envoy and the Imperial Com
missioner of China. 1t is said that the former
will either blockade the river or proceed north
and inform the Emperor. tits a mere question
of fetiquete.
The intelligence is received from English
sources We wait more definite news
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-12-29

TB'A Locoioco meeting, in Mount Vernon, in
strucled the LocoIoco Commissioners of Knox
county to instruct the LocoIoco Treasurer to pay
the LocoIoco members Of that county, in the Leg
islature, their per diem out ofthe county Treasury
The whole affair was L.ocOlucOsh.