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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-25
Who's 20 RInnei

Not long since, in Paris, band of de-
Predators, that had for a long time eva
ded the vigilance of the Police of that
city was discovered and brought to trial.
Their leaders name was Thibert; upon
his opening examination the following
colloquy took place:
How old are youl'
AS far as eau Judge. about 45.
What Is your profession -lI1g.i
That OF thief
Your iather'si' f fE 38tffL
"A thlei likewise, aud died upon the scaiold."
And your inotherl'
"A thlet also, and died in the prison of Grenoble.'
and when you were thus left alone, why
sought you not to learn another trader
Because was driven from door to door; be.
cause no institution is open, either 10 those ,Oh0
SIN or rhose fathers hare annsd before Msm9'
This was in France--in monarch.rid-
den Europe. Such events are of com.
mon occurrence there. But we live in
Rerublic-a Republic of F.eemen; and
this spirit OF revenge; this visiting ven
geance upon the children "who sin or
whose fathers sinned before them;" this
casting out of those, whose lives have ac.
cidentally been cast in wicked associa-
ton, is not feature of our laws or our
social system.
We can go to our jails, our penitentia
ries, our halls of justice-we can exam.
inc the felons there and none can saw TO
US as Thilbert said to the Judge in France
At least, these things are what we
would like to write-these things are
what we would like to think-about our
country. But we have read the reports
OF some ofour city courts; we have read
OF penury, want, misery and crime; we
have seen the children ofcriminal parents.
even in our land, cast out of society, ,shun.
ned. neglected, hated, despised; and we
have thought that we, too, in many re-
spects, might have laws and customs, that
would look more to the improvement and
less to the punishment of some, whose err
ring ways were more a misfortune than a
crime. Vide Archbold's essay ON re.
venge.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-25
supposed Bribery.

The circumstances connected with the
late election of a U. S. Senator from Lou
isiana have induced the Legislature to
appoint committee to examine into the
matter. 1t is said that there has been too
much talk about negroes and necessary
absence.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-25
InsOIYent Notice.

NoTICE is hereby given that Thomas Ben
/ Y nett md David Qualls have made application
in compliance with the provisions Of the insolvent
law, and that will by the first day of the next
term of the Court Of Common Pleas for Fairfield
county make return ofthe proceedings had be-
fore mo, in compliance with the requirements Of
the Statute in such cases made and provided.
VIRGIL. +. SHAW.
Com. hsdivents.
February l8, 1s48. 3w4l.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-25
Yours

Since Mr.. Claypool's former note on
the subject, the times for hulding Courts
in the following counties have been slight
ly changed, and are now understood to
be as follows, viz:-Sci0to GaS.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-25
Later.


Since the above was in type, we have
received the thrilling intelligence which
will be found in another column copied
from the te!egraphic reports ofthe Zanes.
vile Courier. 1t seems 70 be Authentic.
We will have peace abroad; but how
will it be at homel That is an important
question. We have annexed, by the
terms of tho treaty, more territory; but
shall that territory be FREQ or shall it be
slave territory2 The difficulties are not
yet overcome. ......
LWCol. Fremont's trial has cost the
Government over $50,000-the Court
Martial found him guilty of violation of
orders aud ordered him to be dismissed
from sorvice yet the President has remit
ted this sentence and ordered him to i'm
mediate duty. So the expense has been
incurred for nothing; the President dared
not put the decision of the court into exc
cution, because the offence grew out of
hisown lama and contradictory orders and
he was afraid of Col. Benton. Full well
he knew that this man would hold him up
to public scorn, if he did it. Will the
Locofocos elect another such President
A Chance for Military Young Men.
There is vacancy, at West Point. to
be supplied from this tho 9th Congress
ional District of Ohio.
Any person wishing to apply for the
appointment, by forwarding their appli.
cations aud qualifications toDr, Edwards
Washington City, will have them pre-
sented to the proper authorities.
The applicant is to be between Is and
81 years ofage-6ve feet high-frec from
deformity pass an examination in
Arithmot tic and read and write we'll.
The application must be made within {
month from the 9th Of February.
Hero nowis chance for young man
who wishes to prepare to win glory" in
a contest with Great Britain for Canada.
We suppose that that will be the next
country to be annexed" under the aus
picesof" f"Progressive Democracy James
X. Polk, Gideon Pillow and Major Jack
: Downing. Thereis more fun TO be had
too, in Steamboat riding, on the Hudson
with portion of the New York city popu
llaIion, than in trvipg . dodge Mexicar
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-25

@ There are $500 taverns in the
State ofNew York. 253, 900 farmers, ST..
600 merchants, $4,000 manufactures,
$4,000 mechanics, $500, lawyers 1000
doctors, and 4.300 preachers.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30

eral Cass have the laying of out you'll sign the
bill. If we could get that bill through, it would be
of immense importance 10 us and our friends for
good many years to come.
We cant Of course look for you up here till after
the 4th of March, but shall be getting every thing
ready for you as fast as can. I've got notion in
my head, however, that you might hold on there at
Washington some years longer yet, and be in a
situation to do our friends more good maybe, than
you could up here. see they are looking round
all over the country for men to make up Cabinet
for Gineral Taylor; and they seem to be going
upon the rule that them that did the most towards
electng him must have the first chance in the Cabi-
net Now, going upon that rule, the first chance
belongs to you, OF course; for there isn't no other
man in the country that did quarter SO much to-
wards electng him as you did. In fact, if 1t hadn't
been for you, he never would a. been elected at all ;
and if he doesn't give you the first place in his Ca
bnet, if you'll take it, he'll be the ungratefulest
man that ever lived. think it would be best, all
things considered, for you TO take place at the
head of the Cabinet.
As for dear old Mr. Richie, spose you can spare
him now as well as any time; and as the weather
is warm and pleasant yet, and comfortable for
making the voyage, why not start him right along
hope you'll be careful to see hinI well ropped up
and supplied with plenty of blankets, in case
there should be change of weather before he gets
here Tell him he needn't be a bit afraid he'll
find good comfortable quarters here, and nothing 10
trouble him, for I've been all round here, and there
isn't no bears, nor wolves, nor Federasts, nor any
thing of that sort. don't think ever see coun-
try clearer of Federasts in my life and every man
I've talked with here is in favor of the resolutions
Of ninetyeight.
remain your friend and pioneer,
MAJOR JACK DOWNING.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30
LIFE IN MISSISSIPPI.
rnOx THE sArcHrz rnEE TRADER.

FROM THE NATcHEz FREE TRADER.
Married, Saturday, the lh Instant in the court house.
by the Rev. 10. Bell Mr. William Peeyy to Miss Caroline
Hudspeth, all Of this county.
The minister has just been elected bgade general Of this
brigade, and when called upon to oaie the marriage
ceremony, busiy engaged in calculating his majority,
which was large having opponent. In another Of
the house group Of calculating the loss OF Cas-
angan Of Taylor and in the door Of the house stood the
deputy sheriff. selling poor fellows for small suspi-
cion Of debt while the probate clerk his table, busy
engaged in calling of the land assessment book and in
Their Of the house stood group Of boys swapping
marbles The minister commenced the ceremony, while the
Taylor called out 04 gain for Taylor there and the
Cas- said "d-n the luck" The sheriff shouted chow
much for the com-who give for the /; the clerk
called out the ~ E. quarter Of the west half Of section L.
township 10 range ~ east and Billy IN the corner cried
out "I wont give you two blacks for white alley But,
under oil the advantageous circumstances the reverend
gentleman, with bis maiden laurels fresh upon bis brow
finished the benedcoa be remarked 10 the happy couple that
"Edmonds only received one vote in this county"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30
Lands in Fai1ar and Prince UIHiam counties
fI1r 0;oi1l

We CAD to notice that quite number Of Northern
buying up and settling the waste lands Of Fairfax and
Prince William This argues well for region, nearly
oil the Northern farmers who here industrious and
enterpnsing men.
II pretty generally conceded that the lands this county
all, nearly oil, susceptible Of improvement by judi
cious mode Of cultivation. II is true that farms win
que longer time 10 bring them back their ancient state
Of fertility, and greater outlay Of money than others but
the project Of bringing them back is feasible one and has
been successful in all where the land has been paid for
and the buyer in possession Of capital 60
II Is bad practice 10 buy land than be paid for
once, the interest back payments win up both
principal and interest," and then, matter Of course the
land under the hammer and farmer loses his
money and all the improvements he has put upon the place.
fF1irfqr Mems.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30

ELECTION RforKRs PuSIsHED.-'rhe Schuykil County
Court (Pennsyvania) has been trying the rioters Middle
port who committed various last election day The
Posve Emporium says that the testimony the part Of the
prosecution exhibited Of riot and boodhed-of blind
wicked and murderous conduct the part Of the prisoners
rarely witnessed In court Of justice. The persons convicted
received sentences follows:
Patrick Reddington, pay fine Of $780, the Of pro-
secuon, and be imprisoned In the county Jail for the Of
months Lawrence Kitten, Patrick Higgins, and John
Murray, 70 pay fine Of $780, the costs OF prosecution snd
be imprisoned in the county Jail for the term Of sir months
Charles Cummiskey and Martin Broderck, % pay fine Of
500 esch the Of prosecution and be imprisoned 10 the
county jail for the term Of six months Joseph Collier
pay fine Of $780, the costs Of prosecution and be imprisoned
in the county jail for SIX months.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30

WILL rou PLAY uroS THIS PrrE The last Knicker.
booker tells the story Of evengefu trick played upon
theatrical "ss BY subordinate brother actor whom be had
well worth recording TIE STAR shining brightly
in Hamlet" and the other PREDICTING" him as Gull
densen. In the which introduces the players Ham,
let il will be remembered says "Wi you play upon this
pipe !" "My lord, cannot" replied Guldenrern. "I
pray you" urges Hamlet. 60 Believe me- csnno,n again
protests Gudensen al do beseech you impores Hamlet.
Al this point, TO the horror Of Hamlet and the
ment Of the audience, Guidenern, instead q responding
lord" took the flute and said "We, since you're pres
sing III try to play you leetle tune but you'll be Dis
appnted-I know you will y and saying, he put the
pipe 10 his mouth, and gave the audience, who by this
time smoked" him, slight touch Of Yankee Doodle =
AS Yelowpush would say, Phansy Hsmck's fcelnks !"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30

RArHKn sUsrIcrous.-A young man. calling himself
Charles ]. Spencer. arrested Monday at fishkll
Landing New York, for obtaining horse and vehicle Of
Poughkeep and two guns and suspected intent OF sppo
psng the same, proceeds Of the sale, TO his own unsw
full this suspicion arising from accounts which ne gave Of
himself afterwards sscerancd to be le On searching hm
found in bis pocket memorsndum book, having the
Charles J. etson written 10 IT. containing curl
entries and the following letter. addressed to Andrew A.
Stetson, Rochester:
HUDsoN, December 10, fs4s.
DEAR BRorHrr the most happy time have Is since
left Rochester this time suppose there people in Ro-
chester that would much like to would they can
see you again will tell you Of few which
occurred since M Rochester in relation TO Christopher ge
low which married Betsey johnson taking good times
here now no mistake but what will pass
weeks tell only guess My mode Of living Is
live let life take from the Rich give the poor indus
trious Robs the Bank o $1,000 Il with
the poor who blame him Is il wicked think not believe
In letting the poor live well the Rich but thst
drinks liquor get help from well and will
send you my likeness whilst full uniform particulars
Be good Boy CHARLES }. STETSON.
In the memorandum book itinerary OF his travels
from Rochester New York. Providence Boston, Lowell
Concord Hartford, WHITEHALL Amsterdam, Utica, Albany,
&c He was committed for examination.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30

HrRAx PowERs, the Sculptor has been engaged by the
Louisiana Legislature to make statue Of WASHINGTON for
the State House. Five thousand dollars appropriated but
the Sculptor saws that IL Is not enough
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A VERY PRIVATE LETTER FROM MAJOR JACK
DOWNING TO PRESIDENT Polk.
HEAD OF SALT RIVER, Dec. Is, ls4s.

HEAD OF SALT RIVER, DEC. 10, 1910.
DEAR CoL-It all come out jest exactly as
told YOU 'twould in my last despatch few days
before the lection. The arthquakes and harrycanes
was awful Some of our friends was throwed up
sky high, and haint been seen nor heard of since
some was swallowed up in the ground and buried
alive and all Of us was shpwrecked and spIashed
overheard and left to the marcy OF the wind and the
tide. was lucky enough to get a-straddle of a
nlank. and made out to keep my head above water.
drifted about awhile, kind OF confused like, and
couldn't hardly tell whether was on the ocean or
on lake, or where l was.
AT last | foaed along into river, and then
concluded Of course was bound down Niagara,
and should have to plunge head and ears over the
big falls seemed TO be floating along down the
middle of the river, and away off before me and
away behind me could see good many others
going the same way and away in close to the shore,
on both sides Of the river, there seemed TO be a
good many going the other way-that is, as
thought, going up stream. was kept along in this
way till come to a narrow place in the river,
which learnt afterwards was called the halfway
narrows. Here the current grew more rapid, and
/ floated along very fast; but ! was so near the
shore could see folks on both sides and hear 'em
speak.
Presently met man on one side of the river
footing il along the shore, and towing little boat
after him, as thought, up stream. At first by his
STOPPING walk and bald head, thought he was too
old a man to be doing such hard kind of work but
when he come nearer, / see he had faxy hair and a
young and almost boyish looking face. He went
straight ahead with line over his shoulder, draw
ing the boat after him, and singing merry kind of
song, which couldn't make out, only one varse
of il, which seemed to be this:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-03-22

parody in machine poetry. An anomalous
critic exposed its bad taste through the
columns Of the Standard, and intimated
pretty plainly that it was written BY one
Of those selfsame "nerveless. heartless
aristocrats," and that its object was, to bur
lesque the above very able and sensible
description Of The Professors lineage, and
turn him into riidicule. Had we suspect
ed any thing ofthis kind, we need not say
that it should never have appeared in this
paper. Let the original go forth to the
world in its pristine purity, with only q
few capitals and italics to distinguish the
strong points. Let us have no garbling,
no doggerel parodising, or machine poet
ry version Of the lineage. Read it over
again. There is so much Of it in small
compass, that it is impossible to appreci-
ate its beauties or comprehend its full force
BY one pesusal. Therefore, we say, read
it again, and then lay it carefully by as a
literary gem fit to be handed down to pos
terity.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-03-22
Mexican Details.

The New Orleans Delta Of the | 5th ult /,
speaking o: the Treaty Of peace, says:
The American Star confirms the report
Of treaty having been concluded between
Mr.. Trist and the Mexican Go, eminent.
The most important and conclusive proof
OF this fact is contained in The letter of Sc
nor Rosa, Secretary Of Foreign Affairs,
who had pronounced against the Govern
ment. This address is very able, elo-
quent and lengthy document. We regret
that we cannot give it entire, as it fills one
eide Of the Star Of the 3lst Of January
After showing the unconstitutional and rep
rehensible character Of the movement at
San Loiis,the address proceeds to consider
the subject Of the relations between Mexi-
CO and The United States. 1t paints viz.
idly tile utter prostration of the country,
yet says that should the invader demand
terms ignominious to the country, resist
ance will be made, even to humiliation.
3 Senior Rosa continues as follows:
'But thisssxtremity has not yet arrlv-
ed, and the Government must say in frank
ness At this time, that up to this period the
invader has not demanded any conditions
for peace which would be disgraceful to
Mexico. The American Government has
thus FAR treated with Mexico as the Gov
ernments Of independent nations are &C.
customed to treat. Undoubtedly the pre-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-03-22
Bridge ,,cross the Iowa.

From the notices Of "Fiee Bridge meet
ings" which we have published, oui read
ers will see that the people Of Iowa City
and vicinity are duly awake to the import
ance Of this undertaking. We are happy
to inform our readers that the prospects
are fair for its accomplishment during the
coming season. Quite number Of liberal
offers Of contributions have been rendered
already-nearly half enough, we should
think, to build the bridge. That such .
measure would contribute greatly to adj
vance the prosperity Of Iowa CITY and the
surrounding country, is too apparent to
need any remarks by way Of urging its
importance. We believe that there is suf-
iicient enterprise and public spirit among
our citizens TO ensure ito accomplish.
ment, and that before the sitting in of an
other winter. So mote it be.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-03-22

A meeting Of the democrats of Big
Grove township, johnson county, was
held on the Alb inst, pursuant to appoint
ment, at the Frane School House, in Big
Grove. The meeting was organized by
calling Mr. Paul B. Andrews 10 the chair
and elecling Joseph Iecko, Secretary.
The object Of the meeting was then sta
ted by the chairman, to be for the nomin-
alton Of delegates TO the democratic coun-
ty convention, and the formation of a
township ticket.
On motion, the meeting proceeded to
nominate delegates; the following gentle
men were then nominated. TO wit: Mesrs
Abner Arrowsmiih, John White, ID. D.
Smith. John Brakel, P. B. Andrews and
Sabinus Styles.
On motion, the formation Of the town.
ship ticket was postponed until Saturday,
the 18th inst.
The meeting was then addressed by
Abner Arrowsmith and Joseph Iecko.
Tn motion, resolved, that the proceed.
nes of this meeting be published in the
owa Capital Reporter.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, &c
meet again on the 18Th inst, at early can.
delight.
PAUL b. ANDREWS,
Ef a." Chairman
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-03-22
More Help stilI.

Last week we announced the contem-
plated establishment Of new democratic
paper at Andrew, by Messrs. Keesecker
and Skinner. We now have the pleasure
of announcing "anoiher Richmond in the
field" We have just received the pros
pectus Of a new democratic paper, to be
called the photographic Dispatch. about
TO be commenced at the brisk aud promis
ing town Of Keokuk, by that old Typo and
Kn'gh. ofthe quill, Jso. B. Russell, Esq. ),
first conductor Of the Bloomington Herald
IA sheet which then displayed American
colors, but whose name has recently been
stolen and appropriated BY low built pri-
vateer, sailing under the black flag Of Mex
lean wh;ggery.
We need hardly add that the Dispatch
will be decidedly democratic, supporting
tour country, right or urong," and, as the
only policy for securing her always in the
right, intoxicating the Jeffersonian doctrine
Of equal and exact justice to all men,
exclusive privileges to none." To those
who remember the spicy humor and point.
ed editorials OF the old Bloomington Her.
aid, it is quite unnecessary to say that ii
will be spirited sheet.
Friend Russell has selected an excellent
location in some respects; while in others,
again, it is otquite 50 desirable. Having
deliberately, "of his own free will aud &C.
cord" stuck his stake on 'the Track, in
tie very heart Of Possumdum, should he
get i.:o 'hocklety" with the smooth
tailed tribe, he needn't pity himself one
BIZ" for, though we will not say that he
"had 10 business to co. yet, with ordinary
prudence and vigilance, We believe he will
be able 10 extricate himself from any local
difficulty tina. may await him.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-03-22
IOWA CITY, wednesday, MARCH %, s1s4s."

The convention proceeded to ballot fol
another justice ofthe peace, which result
ted in the election Of John Hawkins,
The convention then proceeded to bal.
lot for constables, which resulted in lhs
election Of Robt. Shelliday and Guerdor
Hutchinson. Is iit4i s5gs @
The following gentlemen were nomina.
ted as township trustees: Sylvanus John
son, B. P. Moore and Peter Roberts:
Peter Ewing was nominated township
clerk, N. c. Boyer, township treasurer
aid John Gordon, M. Met innis, A. Row
an, s. Shelliday and NJ. Montgomery.
were nominated supervisors.
On motion. the following gentlemen
were appointed a committe Of vigilance fol
Iowa City township: s.e hsl''
]. Berry, F.. M. Irish. R. M. Secrest,
G. Folsam, S. Johnson, John d. Able &
F. p. Brossart. 80 as& p
On motion,
The association adjourned.