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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

DT Wesley Pine, who was tried at Pough.
kcepsie, for the murder Of Mrs. Russell, was
found guilty Of murder and sentenced to be
hanged on the Goth ofMay next. The plea Of
hereditary insanity was set up but not sustain
cd
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

III Mr.. Andrew Kelley, one Of the over
scers in the Connecticut State Prison, entered
the shoemaker's shop on the morning Of tho
18th inst, when one ofthc prisoners thrust
shoe-knife into his side. The knife struck
rib and took an upward turn, which saved the
life ofMr. Kelley.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

FIRE.-A fire broke out in the Broadway
Theatre, n. Y, on Saturday night, among
the scenery, which was mostly destroyed
One of the hands employed in the theatre, was
killed by the falling of barrel upon his head,
during the confusion attendant upon putting
the fire out.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

p A private letter, published in the Louis
vile Journal, giving the facts Of the rccent
death Of young Mr.. Erwin, at New Orleans,
says tina, he did not commit suicide, as report
ed in the newspapers, but accidently shot him
self while in the act Of putting loaded pistol
under his pillow on going to bed at night.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

III The Bristol County House, a, Taunton,
is hereafter to be conducted according to tee
total principles. Col. Towlc, the worthy land
lord, will keep house it for temperance men,
who, we are sorry to say, too often pa,ronisc
rum hotels.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

Mrs. Wintcrbotham, Of Lowell, has rocsatly
been delivered Of three children, two boys and
agirl, weighing in the aggregate eighteen md
a cuavr royndt. They ar al tlciug ptr.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

DfsAsrEors GAZE on LAKr ERm.-A dis
astrous gale on ihis lake commcuced Monday
aud lasted through "Wednesday. Fifteen vcs-
sis were ashore near SaBdusky. Tho steam
az Oregon was nearly wrecked.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

SANTA ASSa.--This expatriatod hero has
issued an address abusing the treaty, and an
bcuncing his re,irscy 10 private life.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

~, The steamship W.snvGruy. sniled
~ New NVrA Thur'day- Gpr Liverpool viii
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

LATEST FROM MExIco.--Adyiccs from Vera
Cruz 10 the 0h irst., received by telegraph
from New York, confirm the rumor that San
u \nna had aken his departure from Mexico,
and had arrived at Antigua, in the brig Mar
tins. for Jamaica OF Havana. He was escort
e' down by Tilghman's company
Gsn. kcarncy had been installed Governor
of Vera Cruz.
tutcen deputies and three Senators were
sun ne'd,d 10 form quorum ~ the Mexican
Congress
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

MAKE way ron "Hps" No A.-Wc arc
informed that this co,npany-s gradually fllirt
up and through the influence Of me newly
appointed Officers. we expect 10 SOC in short
tune, well. disciplined AMI cncrIeiic company.
Success 10 No. l.-- Nrcsry.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27
ARRIVAL OF THE ACADIA.
Five days later from Europe.

The steamer Acadia, arrived at Boston Sun
day afternoon, with five days later iniclligcnc,
from Europe.
II The political news shows a steady advance
Of liberal principles, without as yet, any furih.
or violent convulslons.
| The general commotion on the continent has
gone on increasing; and, as in the present dis
location Of the most ancient monarches and
states, speculation upon the probable results is
almost out OF the question.
The general aspect ofcommercial affairs has
not improved in any respect since the departure
Of the Ilbernia.
LIVERPOOL CoTroN MARKET-April 7.
Cotton is l-Sd lower again this week. Ii
can hardly be otherwise when there is uni
yersal desire to realise, or inability 20 hold
100 American have been taken on speculation,
and $40 American for export. Sales for the
week 30, 100 bales.
From number of causes the Corn trade has
been in very dull and inactive position
Prices have also declined. Wheat from IS. to
is. Or, and Flour at least ls per. brl
IRELAND.
The alarming condition of Ireland approach
es daily and hourly nearer TO crisis, which
cannot long be delayed.
The accounts are more mcnacing than ever.
The students in Trinity College are arming in
defence of the Government, and the members
of the Royal Dublin Society are following their
e ample.
Additional troops have arrived from Eng
land. The Repealers in the city are equally
an4 are being warmly supported
throughout the Irovlnces.
AT meeting he'd in Kilkenny, four dele
gates have been appollscd to the " Council of
Three Hundred" adnire dly in defiance Of the
law The Mayor and three magistrates are
the delegates chosen. 1t was rec commended at
this meeting that the council shOnld assemble
At Liverpool. in order, 50 as to keep wrHm the
limits prescribed by the Convention Act.
On the 9Th inst. the Confederation held '
another meeting. A letter from Mr.. S. o.
I3ren was read, stating that $4,000 Parisians
would be ready TO aid the Irish in any attempt
10 regain their liberty.
1t is said that the Queen will positively come
o Ireland on the rising of Parliament.
Ministers have come to the determination to
,ut down scdition by the ARM OF THE
LAW. H
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

\ CHAPTER on PoLITIcM WONDERS -
Some one has quantity remarked, if Peace be
nov made, this will be the first example Of a
War Jcgda wahom authority, and ended uitl-
oU authority! But this is only part of the
wonders, which attend this most extraordinary
Chapter OF History. Look at these, for exan-
pie:
/. The President makes War without the
authority of Law.
?. His Ambassador ends it without his au-
thurlty, OF any authority.
3. The President of this country permits
the abesi General of the enemy to take COM
nIand, and fight Us as hard as possible.
A. The General of our forces, who con-
quered the enemy, is arrested in the midst of
victories, and without offence, is TO be tried as
a criminal
5. We propose TO pay $40, 600 600 for
territory we have already occupied.
q. We have the best lands in the world,
and we are exceedingly anxious to get the
worst.
7. We make war in the name of Liberty,
an propose to establish Slavery
a series of contradictions, of blunders. and
Incredible Inconsistencies, like these, cannot
wc believe, be paralleled by any Administra-
ton in any country. Perhaps, if we hunt up
The misty records of King John, or Henry the
9TH, we may possibly find parallel But GER
iilnly not IN this country, nor in any recent
history Of Modern Europe.
Frdnbfori (KU) Colallooire1IL
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

THE LATE JoHN JACOB AsToR.-'Thc New
York Sun ayers that it is currently reported,
and that credcnce is given to the report, that
the late John Jacob Astor has never been nat
uralized. 1t is said that upon examination Of
tae books of the United States Court from
lI5l to The present time his name does not
a,Pear. If such is the case, adds The sun, his
Immense property mus; revert to the State,
sun which could amply provide foi the liluida-
ton of the State debt aud provide for the school
fund.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27
POLAND.

Prime Adam Czartoryski and other leaders
Of tho last Polish revolution were Al Cologne
on the 2Bth, on their way Ia Poland. The
people Of Cologne and the authorities manifest
ed The creates, delight at the SIGHT of him
and thr authorities placed . guard of honor at
hls hotel. Ilc ISSUED an address proclaiInint
Poland TO be free. ani departed for Posen
II j. stated IN the Brcsiau Gazette, that 80, p
600 Russians ore already concentrated on the
Polish frontier. il is also reported tina, 90
GOO have suddenly bcoo called tn ,he sam,
fr"nlier 4 irni iho ii-si,r
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

SLAVE EXcITEMENT.-W ,sHINGToS, April
2o.-The President issued an admoni,ion, to-
day, to the clerks in the executive departments
against taking part in any of the mobs which
may assemble in the District on the slavery
question.
Th, captain, and the aids Of the captain, be-
long TO the schooner, have been again under
examination. and a number Of the owners have
b ZEN at the Jail to prove their property.
a crowd of blacks have been around the Jail
all day.
4 number of the re-cap,urcd slaves have
been sald TO go souih.
The proceedings in Congress, today, have
aided fuel to the public wrath, and crowd is
gatherlng again at the Natonal Era ofllce
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

CnILD REscrEp nv Doc On Monday,
William Sheldon son ofMr. Samuel ID. Sheldon
OF this city, aged about three years, fcll from
The wharf near The steam mill into the Little
River. Mr. Sholdon's dog, large bull terrier,
plunged into the water, took the boy by the
arm and drawing him above the wharfbroaght
hun in safely upon the bank. Two men who
came to the rescue OF the child arrived jus, IN
tine TO find themselves anticipated by the noble
sd saraciou. aunns' H7rff.r8 fsVrer,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

Both Houses of Congress adjourned at ont
O clock The Government Offices are closed
Their, was procession in honor of the Frencl
Revolution. There was high wind and mucl
dust, and the procession was small.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
PrOnriefnr,S Notices.

Wanted Immediately, at this Office TWELVE HIN
DRIED DOLLARS, now IN the hands OF our subscribers
This our Capital In trade and upon depend for our
existence We our hands, our paper maker and large
number ofoers who rant the money Besides this in
few weeks we have payment 10 make upon our Press
This SlcOO is now justly due and ought to he paid The
second year Of paper will soon expire and upon OH
books are many who have not yet paid US anything Ma
ny owe us for Advertising and many for Johwork We
need ALL or should not ask for 1t We trust that we
shall not ask In vain We cannot send Agents out to col
ect our dues, unless we charge oar highest terms.
TO Fairfield County Whgs You now number over o5OC
Over 1000 reading wings and yet our subscription s
embraces only about fourth of these Another fourth
nj least shond come forward md give their names That
many are needed TO give reasonable support 10 the paper
When we took charge ofhe Office scarcely one out Of eve
ry eight wings, in the county were subscribers The s
has increased about $50 And yet print good paper and
have the receipts Of the office the expenses the M
ought to he doubled II he II the wgs Of the count,
viii take as much interest In their paper as they do In ,
trashy dollar weokies Of the East:
In these times Of excitement and important events Nh,
garb neutrality does not heroine the patriot American
Ifhe pretends 10 this lei him throw 1t Off when the tim,
comes that we have no parties II win he a sad da,
for our Constitution Noparysm exists only In asour,
despoIsms where have no right 10 act or think o
ihemselves--whero 10 one Is yielded up all power
No-paryism Is only of the numerous
alities" ofhe day We have right to examine TO scr
nze, to defend or oppose the principles or measures
any man or set OF men, and when we give up this right
we give up our freedom.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17

which makes more plain the importance Of
county. II is this. Every cent that is taken
off the freight of bushel Of wheat in taking
it to market, adds one cent to the value Of
that bushel of wheat at the place from which
1t taken; and as general rule, the cost of
conveyance is in proportion to the distance.
Apply this principle to our southern mar
ket. The distance from Lancaster to Gin
clnnati by canal and river navigation is 231
miles; by railroad (rid Columbus,) 1t is l4o
miles-dln'crence 90 miles. If then the cost
Of transportation were the same per mile,
(Which we do not adinit,) the difference In
cost would be in favor OF the railroad con-
vcyance in proportion to the difference of
the distances TO be passed by the respective
routes. Say the cost of Transporting BUSH
el of wheat TO Cincinnati by canal and river
is l6 cents, then, according to this propor-
ton, it would cost only about 10 cents by
railroad. Here then is a clear gain Of six
cents in the bushcl besides the time saved in
transportation. The farmer who has 100
bushels of wheat to sell, will gain Just six
dollars, and IN proportion, of course, for lar
ger quantities. The same is true of corn
and other produce. The fact that the south
IS not our usual market for wheat, does not
affect this illustration. We do trade great
deal with the south, and it is matter of
much moment for US to have a speedy and
cheap communication with it. If in nothing
else we are deeply interested in having such u
communication with it from the fact that we
receive nearly all our groceries from it, and
the cheaper the carriage on them is the
cheaper we can buy them. The saving of
cent or two on the pound of sugar, coffee, 81
other articles which come from there, would
in every family amount to no inconslderable
item in the course of year; it would at
least exceed the tax TO be paid by that faml-
y for the railroad subscription.
But we are not left to conjecture as to the
effect railroad communication with the south
would have on the price of the produce of
our farms. The following is quotation of
the prices of several articles at Lancaster
and at Aenia Ga point on the railroad to Gin
cinnati,) about the 10Th January, lS47, with
the difference per cent marked:
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17


expiration of that time will cease alto.
getheE
5. That in return for this small and
temporary assessment the farmers and
every other producing class will have a
constant cash market, with an increase Of
price on all the articles they have for sale
ofat least ten per cent, and will receive
articles they have TO procure from dis
tance much cheaper than at present;
6. That the real estate of our county
will be increased in value more than half
a million of dollars;
7. And finally. that all branches of
business and all classes of society will be
directly or indirectly benefited by the
proposed improvement, and the prosperi-
ty of the whole community be greatly
and permanently advanced.
These are the conclusions to which a
calm and serious consideration ofthe sub
ject has conducted our minds, and we
doubt not our fellow citizens will arrive
at the same conclusions, and determine
by timely and vigorous action to realize
these results.
H. H. HUNTER, Chairman.
NJ. A.DAUGHERTY. JOHN REBER,
D. FALLMADGE, W. UPHELD,
Fl. C.. WHITMAN ELIAS PERRY,
| c. r. SHIEFFER, C. BORLAND,
II. II ROBINSON, r. A FOSTER.
p. VAN TRUMP, THOMAS E WING.
j. RADEBAUGH. GIDEON MARTIN,
Lancaster, March l3, l847.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
Congressional.

We are commpelled to omit our usual summa
ry of Congressional proceedings. In the Senate
but little has been done, the time being almost en-
tirely occupiedIin the discussion of the Treaty.
Its ratification is noticed in another place.
In the House, bills have been presented anC
discussed for approprating lands to the officer,
and priyates of the Army. On the 10th, pugi
listic encounter occurred between Messrs. Hanal
son, Of Georgia, and Jones, of Tennessee, botl
LocoiocOs. The combutants, however. were sep
Perated and a resolution to appoint committee o.
inquiry was voted down, on the ground that the
combatantS had discovered that they had'pumme
ed" each other for nothing, that reconciliation
had taken place aud they had shaken hands unC
mutually forgiven each other.
The house would better have preserved its dig
nifty by expelliug both of the gentlemen.
A bill has been read twice, in the Senate. ask
ing Congress to donate portion of the public
lands to Common School purposes.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17

best wheat growing regions in the West
with large surplus OF other productions
land an extensive trade with the south and
east, of which this road will be tho channel,
it cannot be otherwise than a profitable in
vestment. And in addition TO these sources
of profit afforded by our own county, the
counties south of US in the valley must use
the same channel, and the iron, salt, and
mineral coal of that region, which must all
find their best market by penetrating the in
terror Of our State by means of this road,
would of themselves insure profitable en-
ployment to road the cost Of which will be
so very low per mile when compared with
other roads.
But we have not to rely on this reasoning
alone The history Of railroads in the Unit
ed States, and indeed in all countries, shows
hat in general, railroad stock yields better
Than any other. The eastern railroads, most
of which cost three or four times as much
per mile as this road will cost, pay on an
average more than per ccntum per anuum.
The net earnings of the Mansfield and San
usky City railroad, after paying interest on
bonds and other debts, was for the year 1871,
S42, ,90S %, which, the capital stock being
S450, 900, made the annual dividend over
81 per centum This road is completed but
81 miles, and has no advantages which will
not be possessed in greater degree by the
proposed road. The following statement of
the annual dividends of several Massachu-
sctts railroads, which we take from the Rail
road Journal for January, 1913, also shows
that the ruling rates are and 10 per centum
per annum (t is given in the Journal for
only six months, we state it for the year at
the same rate y
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17

And SO on in proportion to the amount oftax-
able property each has on the duplicate
This, surely, is sum too trihing to deter
any man from voting for the subscription,
who rs conscious Of the vast advantages that
must yearly accrue to him after;he road is
completed.
But It may be asked, Is ii certain that the
stock Will bring its par value, or that the
dividends will pay the interest on tue loan
(. We do not entertain a doubt on this point,
supported, as this road will be, by one fthe
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
The Address.

Ofthe Rail Road Committee will doubtlessly be
read by every individual in the county. We have
not had an opportunity to peruse it ourselves; bu
from the known ability of the gentleman, who
have gotten it up, we doubt not but that it pre-
sents able arguments in favor of the policy propos
ed and will amply repay a perusa
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
The Fatal Secret Is out at Last


Among men not disposed to impute bad
motives to others, without satisfactory
evidence, the conduct of the Immortal
fifteen" in attempting to destroy the
State Government, was inexplicable.
But murder will out" A correspon-
dent of the Ohio Statesman, writing from
Cincinnati, gives clear statement ofthe
motives which governed the Fifteen"
and their associates. in their iniquitous
and reasonable efforts. Here is the Sc
cret:
"On tho first Monday of December
next, the present Legislature ofthe State
expires by constitutional limitation. No
law, in conformity with the requirements
of the constitution, exists by which new
Legislature can be chosen. The consti-
tuition provides for no such emergency.
The State then becomes dissolved, and
society is resolved into its simple ele-
ments. AH that is now held by virtue Of
oar statutes vaniShes from our grasp. The
carping about "vEsTED RIGHTS" and Me
"INvIoLABILITY OF CHARTERS" like the
chartered Institutions, wiU hare gone to
the t0mbS."
The people of Ohio have steadfastly,
for FIVE successive years, repudiated tho
doctrines ofthe party headed by the "fif-
teen" Nay. more-the people of the
Buckeye State NEVER DID, and NEVER
WILL, sustain the present hard money doc
triae of that party. Ohio is, and always
has been. in favor ofsound Banks. The
Fifteen" and their apologists understand
this. They know that the people will
forever defeat them, SO long as they have
the power off the ballot. 6or in ther hands.
REvoLUTIoN is the only hope left these
demagogues, for by that, "aH that is nOU
held By 0irtue Of our statutes vanishcs
from our grasp;" "Uested rights and the
iaoioladility 9fcharters 'OW haze gone to
The tombs!"
This is Locofocoism. IF they cannot
have power by fraud and intrigue, they
Will have it by FORCE = CircleviRe Her.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
ETBut two weeks will elapse, when the

EY'But two weeks will elapse, when the vo.
ters of this county will be called upon to decide a
matter of the deepest moment to their prosperity.
We do hope that all preiudices will be thrown II.
side and that each individual will carefully con-
slider before he deposites his vote for Or against
subscription.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17

We sec it stated, that Gen. Scott has
arrested the me mbers of the Court Mar
tial sent out by President Polk to try
him. The rumor, however, is to be tax.
ken with few grains of allowance.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17

B"our inside of to-day is given up almost cx
clusively 10 the Address of the Rail Road Com
mittee. The subject matter treated of is of i'm
menSe importance to our readers aud we need OF
Ter no apology for thus filling our columns.
Ina few weeks we will be able to devote ou
usual space TO tho news of the day.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17

IYT The Ohio SlatesmaR and some OF
its Fairfield county friends talk of getting
up Dorr rebellion in Ohio, to prevent
the meeting Of the Legislature next win
ter. They are full of fight and threaten
terribly, but you won't catch any Of them
going to Mexico. - PortsmoNtk Tribune.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
XThe receplion of Henry CLAW. In

WThe reception of Henry Clay, in
New York, was brilliant in the extreme.
The Commercial Metropolis. .ofthe West
en World appreciates the services of
this great man and right gladly renders
him the homage due to exalted worth
and distinguished public sevces.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
Gbr Ganfaster Ga;rtte.
EoRGE WEAVER, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
vsEE POSTSCRIPT ON NEXT PAGE.
To Our Town subscribers.

We have employed new Carrier to deliver
the papers in town. Should any of our subscr
bers not receive them regularly, by giving us no.
tice we will try to rectily all mistakes.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
~The Ohio Statcsman has issued

lT The Ohio Statesman has issued a
prospectus for Campaign paper to ex-
tend from thelst of April next to the 25th
of November. Terms, for single cop
les 81, for seven copies IS, for fifteen
copies $10-always in advance.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-17
ApDOilllIMeml.

JAMES c. RErSoLps Esq. of Carroll, has been
appointed Notary Public for the county Of Fair
field.