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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

so completely bedded. that no force could
raise it. 1t appeared on inquiry that this
was its original defect; that the servants
had at length given up all attempts to
move it; and that the wood work had
swollen so much. through the effects Of
damp, that The whole window, so far az
the access of the external air was con
cerned, was merely prolonga;ion Of the
wall. The door was in like manne: found
to be singularly heavy and close fting
and in addition, ii was constructed so as
to shut spontaneously the moment the
person who entered removed his hand
In fact, the room however elegant in it:
appearance and furniture, was contrived
Throughout in the most elaborate manner
to be as unwholesome as possible. Still
this did not account for the illusions with
which it was haunted, and the architect
ascended to the external roof of the
house.
Here he found that the apartment in
question was covered by massive work
of tiles, wood, and lime, SO as to leave a
small garret, into which there was no
opening either by door or window. This,
in its connexion with the other circum-
stances we have described, proved to be
the solution of the mystery; for the
mephytic gas engendered in the garret,
penetrating through the mouIdy wood
work of the antique ceiling, into place
whence it had no egress, and where il
could mingle only with foul air. was in
reality the nocturnal spectator which
haunted the room. The effect of this gas
upon the brain, in exciting temporary
delirium, is well known; and in the pres
ent instance, the result of what was done
to remedy the evil left no doubt.
The door and window were opened
the chimney was cleared, and the TIVE
openings were made in the roof. Dur.
ing The last mentioned operation, it is
worthy of note that when the tools of the
workmen penetrated for the first time in.
to the garret the mephytic vapor which
escaped had such an effect upon one OF
them, that he must have fallen from the
roof had he not been caught hold of by
his comrades. After the alterations wert
made, the architect retired to bed for the
fourth time, and enjoyed an excellen
sleep, together with great part Of the
arrears Of three preceding nights. From
that moment the room lost its reputation
as chamber of mystery.
Moral Veatiiate y0ur bedrooms.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05
Time About,

Two Yankees were s,rolling in the
woods without any arms in their possess
ion, and observing bear ascending a
tree with its large paws, clasped around
the trunk, one of them ran forward and
caught the bears paws, one in each hand.
He instantly called out to his comrade.
Jonathan, | say go home and bring
me something as fast as you can, till kill
the varmint.-Mind, don't stay, for I'm
in fix.
Jonathan ran oh as fast as he could
but was an exceedingly long time return
ing. During the interval the bear made
several desperate attempts TO bite the
hand ofhim who held it. Atlength Jona-
than came back. g.
"Halloo, Jonathan, what the deuce
has kept youl'
Jonathan replied, "well, III tell you;
when at home, breakfast was about ready,
and guessed it would be as well to wait
for it,"
Here now, Jonathan" said his com
rade. "come you and hold it, and Pll Kill
the critter in jihy."
Jonathan seized the bears paws, and
held the animal while the other eould kill
it.
"Well, jonathan, have you got hold OF
him?"
al guess I have" replied Jonathan.
"Very well. hold him fast; / guess III
go to dinner"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

In THE TATER PATCH.--A corrospon-
dent of the Spirit of the Times sends the
following:
On certain occasion at dramatic
temple, where the writer formed one of
the "enligthened audience" farce was
in the course of representation, and had
Just reached scene where lover en-
ters, seeking, almost distracted, his lady
love, who had just concealed herself a
moment before lin full view of the audi
ence) in 'rhe garden" behind some can
vass representations of bushes.
"Where, oh, Heavens! where has my
lovely Julia fled!" exclaimed the actor, in
despairing accents, looking around every
where but to the right place.
A Yankee in the pit, who had hitherto
been all attention, now exhibited symp-
toms of impatence, and, as the actor re-
peated his inquiry, he was answered by
our excited Yankee with
Right behind ger, yOu .toOI IN the ia.
ter patch"
The effect of this can be better imag.
ined than described--the applause was
mendous.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05
Carriage and Wagon Mandatory.

HNHANKFUL for past favors, the undersigned
i would respectfully Inform his friends and the
public generally. that he is still engaged in the u
bove branch of business, ut the Old Stand one
and quarter miles East of Lancaster OH the
Pike where he fattcrs himself that he is better
calculated and prepared 10 execute work, in a
neater, better and more fashionable style than ev-
er--from the fact that he has taken greater care
in the selection Of his timber and tools and has
employed experienced workmen; and in connec-
tion with this, he is determined to conduct his
business upon the basis Of ready pay and small
profits so that his customers can be accommoda.
ted with any article from a WheeIbarrow to a
Gwo-horse Carriage, WARRANTED to be execu-
ted in as good and neat style, ifnot better, and
sold for less money, than can be obtained at any
establishment in the county
As a proof of this the following list Of articles
and prices are here annexed
Woodwork oftwo.horse Wagons. $500
do do one-horse Buggies... -. 1900
Wagons, complete for from $55, to SOS.
Buggies, do $55, to SIS.
And all other articles atcorresponding low rates
and soarraated. Z. M. WINTER.
December 10. 1847.
N. B. All kinds OF Produce, at the highest
cash prices, taken for work. Also, stock such as
Horses, Cattle. Hogs &c.
Call and see US aud we will do you good. Re
member that penny saved is as good as two
earned.
ETrToLL paid, on all occasions, where the
work amounts to five dollars, and work always
done Immediately. E. M. w.
December 10, l847. ly3l.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

A TouGH CusTOMER.-Bya new sub.
scrbev. The toughest customer / know,
is old Billy R., who lived on the Tennes-
see River, "somewhar' on she rapids
known as Muscle Shoals. He is the "hers
of hundred fights" both with "bar,"
and other "varmints," and with "human
critter." Although past fifty, yet be ap-
pears as hardy and active as ever.
Well, one night at Possum Supper
1--WE don't get oysters over there often
where most of US BOYS we're congregated
the conversation happened to turn upon
this old fellow, and one of our party, the
"best" man among US, offered to bet n
"ten spot he could knock old Billy over
with a blow from his fist. The bet was
accepted "in course" and he was TO try
it the first opportunity. One was not
long wanting An itinerant Phrenolo-
gical Lecturer happened along, and eve
rybody, including Old Billy, attended the
lecture, which was held in building,
used for meeting house, school-house
and town.house. Our striker" station,
ed himself near Billy, who was standing
near the door, and put one of his friend:
near the CHANDELIER, which consisted o
six tallow dips stuck in holes bored in d
piece of rail, and was suspended from
the rafters. At the given signal dowr
came the chandelier, leaving US all u
course in darkness. Now was the long
looked-for chance; our striker" bracet
himseli-doubled his fsts-set his teeth
and hit Billy "sockdolager" under the
ear This mighty effort was productive
of very small result. 1t merely drew
from Old Billy a "LOok out gent,eMEN!-
/ Be keytM ,0bar yoa poke your clbO@s."--
| Cincinnati Signal.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

LEARNING GRAMMAR. sally, do you
know grammarl" said good lady, we
wot Of the other day to a green house
maid from up country.
"Yes marm. | does" said the girl,
blushing and smiling too under the soft
impeachment.
"Where did you learn it. Sally, l
thought you told me you had only been
one quarter to the District SCHOOL,"
"Omarm! didn't learn it any wherel
Il took little natwGl ray"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

~ E. P. Cristy the celebrated lead
er ofthe famous band of Minsirels which
bears his name, has purchased the site of
a magnificent Villa on the North River.
contagious To that of E. Forrest, Esq.
Tragedian.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

~ I'Colored ladies', says an exchange
may be compared to many roses; because
they were born to blush unseen. 1t is
the fragrance, rather than the hue, that
makes the rose; aud if colored women
are born to blush unseen,' they are not
certainly 4 orn to blush VRsnelt. A fact,
we nose,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

"STIcK TO THE Boar" T"-During tho
blow upon the Lakes, not very long ago,
passenger upon one of our vessels be.
came very much frightened, and all in
reality, stood very even chance of going
to Davy Jones locker. He, believing
that all was lost, went below and offered
up feeling prayer, after which he came
on deck. but the storm had not abated in
the least.
At this juncture he met the cook, a
worthy descendant from "Afric's sunny
fountain" and, a wave of more than usual
force striking the boat. he exclaimed, at
the same time taking his hand, Good
bye, meet me in paradise"
The negro, somewhat astonished. re.
piled. "Thankee, thankee, sir, but aint
gwine. Istieks TO de JOat any hOw."-
/ Chicago Journal.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

wA pi ous African at Louisville STUN
bled while walking on very dark night
and was pitched head foremost down
cellar which afforded him all "open door
of entrance" Bress de Lord dat light
on my head! if dis niger had scraped his
shins so hard spec lie broke his leg"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

A SERMON FOR YOUNG LADIEs.-An
exchange paper says that Dow, Jr, that
incorageable old saint still continues to
preach Just as faithful as ever. Here is
an extract from his sermon 70 the young
women in view of the commencement of
the new year.
My young Maidens: l know you all
want to get married as soon as you enter
your teens: but it is better 10 remain sin
gle and live upon the cold soup of soli-
tude, than to marry misery or wed woe.
l have but poverty stricken opinion of
the majority of my sex. They are cor
rupted by the mlscalled refnements of
the age, so inflated with pride, so fooled
by fashion, so afraid ofthe soil on which
they live, SO given to cultivating viii kers
and moustaches; while their morals are in
wretched state for want of wedding,
and so overgrown with hair, vanity and
laziness, that scarcely one in twenty is
worth being trusted with wife.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

A Law QUEsTIoN.-"The estate that
vas left" said an lrishman 10 his Law.
yer, twas pig and bushel of potatoes.
which were to be divided between the
heirs myself and brother The Execu-
tors shut the pig up with the potatoes,
aud during the night he eat them up. and
now we want to know how we are TO d.
vide the properly.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

SORE NosE.-A man of science up a.
mong the Knickerbockers, prescribes the
following cure for bruised or irritated
nasal appenduge: Take half a pound of
gum guiac, half pinto cowhedge, and
half gallon Of tar-snmer over a small!
FIRE until efewescence ensues. Apply
it TO the afflicted part with whitew
brush. In abou; half all hour the sore
will peal clean of-nose and all.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

The Puppet Show, new facetious
publication, the first number of which ap-
peared,on Saturday. says, tho reason why
Louis Philippe left his umbrella at Paris
was, that he had no further use for it, the
reign having ceased.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

TMen should become intelligent.
not for the sake of becoming agreeable
to society, or even to our friends. but for
the sake of the time we are compelled TO
spend with ourselves. Ofsll poor devils
an ignorant man left alone is the most 10
be pitied.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

BENEFIT OF ADvERrIsING.-A person
advertising "a boy wanted" Some one
left at his door an infant in band box,
with this inscription: "How will this
answerl"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05
March 20, le4s


families ve,r compelled to desert their dwellings:
the poor suffered more severely Than language can
describe. The public authorities were called on 10
administer aid and counsel. In short, great pun
lie calamity had occurred.
Well would it he if the sad consequences of the
Flood had ceased when the waters subsidized. But
no! n The retiring waves left vast aluvial depO-
sizes, which in "A few months MUST give out that de.
letprious miaSm which produces bilious diseases!
What says the celebrated DR. Ferguson on this
point' Answer: "Ihe cause of6ltous deratge
nent has its principal source in half dried margins
Of rivers" All history and experience proves this
theory. When the British army encamped nn the
plains of Estemadura, at time when the river
Gaudiana had become dry after flood, RENITTENT
AND INTERMITTENT FEvERs ragged among the troops
with such destructive malignily that they came
nigh being exlupated.
The GRAEFENBERG COMPANY, therefore, earnest
ly call the attention of the entire Wesl 10 their most
extraordinary aud celebrated series oi ANTI Bill
Gus MEDICINES. IN every locality where there is
the slightest tendency TO any form Of Fever Fever
and Aguc, Dumb Ague and the like, The Inhabitants
should at once send to the General Agent of the
district aud have Grae(enbelg Depot established
near them, Were this done. and he GRAEFEN,
BERG VEGETABLE PILLS and lIEALTH
| BlTTERS used according to objections, there
wuod be no fear of bilious diseases
| So important are ne GRAEFENBERG ME.
DIClNES to the people Of the West, that the fol-
lowing steps should be immediately taken:-
lst Every neighbcl hood should have its Groefen
berg Depot. By addressing the General Agent Of
any district this can be secured
! 81. Families should club together and get all im
mediate supply.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

ALLrTERATIoN-AR austrian Armv
awtUliy arrayed" is entirely put to route
by the following, from Western paper:
james Johnson of jonesboro, jefferson
county, jewed jarad jacobs oat of ihat
juleP which Jackson jenkins jawed jerry
jilston about, when old jupiter joe, jake
jemison's jigger jerked juba jcbial's jaw
out of joint.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

wA correspondent ofthe Great Falls
Transcript, gives the following advice to
the ladies:--'Do unto others (this year,
as you wish to be done by next year)
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05
Agents for the Lancaster Gazette.

Milisrsport: e. Vance
Neto Salem: DR.. N D. Brock
PlekeriagtOn: A, Bright, Jr
JEFFERSON: David Jenning
Lith0polis: Lewis Huber
Canal Ripehester: Or. Potter
LOekoiiis: WIN P. 1'ennent
Amanda: Nathan J. Worrall
ROyditOR: J.Clemenls, Jr
AmGpdd TIP. WIN. Ashbrook
COrroii; William 2. Breck
Basil: Henry Leonard
Baltimore; II. l. Nicely
v. B. PALMER, Esq, Gener
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

The GREAT BRITAIN.-At meeting
of the Great Western Steamship Compa-
ny at Bristol, the expenses attending the
recovery ofthe Groat Britain were sta.
red 10 amount, after deducting the pro-
ceeds of materials to &l2,s7O lis. Id.
The estimates for restoring her to the
condition she was in previously to her
starrding amounted.lo of21. GA IS. The
directors stated that after a settlement
had been come to with the underwriters
at Liverpool aud Glasgow, negotiations
for her sale would have their best at,e1I.
ton.- Londoa Britannia.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05

Greenfield r; Walter McFar-
land Thomas LittIefeld
Pleasant r. Y. p. Ashhrook
East RHshUiiie; David Baker
". .Rushuiile; N. d. Coulsron
Bremen Beery 4 Ashbnugh
Auburn T; J. Hall, B. Black
Bern r: james r. Pearce
Perry.ToDn; Levi Friend
Madison r.: I. e KOOntz
Ciearerses; Col.W Hamilton
G-Gnpiile: PR Hagerman
Somerset; David Hewitt
II Agent for The Eastern Cities
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05
STAND FROM UNDER!
Cheap JIMMIE again has Spoken!
Treaty Of Peace Signed!-
But War still RACES with unabated fury,
and although the Ten Regiment Bill
may pass, CHBA p JIMMIE will never

Nh y NSSS ohS hhNus
But War still RACES with unabated fury,
and although the Ten Regiment Bill
may pass, CHBAP p JIMMIE will never
cease battling against high prices.
MY MOTTO-NEVER SURRENDER!
am again on hand with general assortment Of
SPRING &SUMMER GOODS.
My stock comprises the latest and best selection
ofGoods now brought to this market from Silk
Dress down to a pair of Brogans.
GENTLEMEN,
You will find here the greatest variety of Goods
offered in this place. Cloths, Cassimeres, Vest
ings, fancy styles which am selling at such low
prices, that have justly obtained the appelaton
Of CHEAP JIMMIE.
LADIES,
Particularly attention has been paid to the sc.
lectons for your use We challenge the world TO
produce as handsome prints as we can show you.
To see them is To buy
The largest and best variety of SHAWLS in
town, new styles. from SO cents to SIS
Scarls, all colors and description.
My GROCERIES are what they always have
been the cheapest and best.
In conclusion would say that will not be
beat, either in my stock orp prices
Come on one and all The only place to get
your money back is at the cash store Of CHEAP
JIMME, ]. C. HENLEY.
Lancaster, March "a, 1913. 46
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05
WHOLE NO. 1850
Mr. Adams, Kimdncas.

The anecdotes related Of the cold man
would 6ll volume. One Of
the most touching, and eminently illus.
tratiye ofthe deyotedness which his do.
nestic virtues called forth from those in
his service was recently narrated to US, in
Substance as follows;
A few years ago as John Quincy Ad.
ans was riding to the Capital. his horses
became unmanageable and overturned
The coach, dashing the driver an Irish
man who had long been in Mr.. Adams
employ with great violence against a
post or the corner ofthe building. He
was taken up for dead, and carried TO All
apartment in the Capitol, under the room
IN which Mr.. Adams brealhed his last,
followed by many persons. among them
Mr.. Adams himself. Aier some timo
the injured man was restored to conscious.
ness,and apparently regardless Of hisown
suferings. turning his eyes anxiously a.
round, his first words were-"Is Mr..
adams sateF" Mr.. Adams replied that
he was unhuri. The poor fellow ex-
claimed. "THEy | AM CONTENT" and re-
lapsed into an unconscious state. The
venerable statesman was deeply NOV
ed 1T this evidence Of affectionate re-
gard Of his welfare, aud tears flowed
down his cheeks. The wounded and suH
fering man was taken to the patriots
house, but did not survive until morning,
Mr.. Adams was engaged to speak in some
important cause before The Supreme
Court of the United States OH that day
it is believed in the Amisted case; but
his feelings we're such that he went TO
the Court, and stating the circumstances
which had occurred, solicited, as a per-
sonal favor, tire postponment of the case
till the next day, which was accordingly
granted The tokens of mourning were
placed upon Mr.. Adams doors, as if one
of his own family had deceased; and the
funeral took place from bis house, and
under his personal superintendance -
Truly has it been said of the iIlustrious
sage that "he concentrated affection at
hOme.-S Salem Mass. Reg"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-05-05
westerns Bulletin, No. ,.

Great Flood Of
Il ls47 will be long re
me'nbrred in many paris
OF the West. The swol-
len streams seemed to
snow no bounds; but Iis-
ng higher aud higher car
led dismay 10 the lnhabI
ttuts. Merchants were
obliged to remove their
wares from the rivers
sides 10 remote places ;
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-03-24
VOL. 3. NO. "a.
origin ofEenius.

Columbus was the son Of weaver, and
weaver himself.
Rabbelais, con Of an apothecary.
Gland Lorraine was bred Of a pastry
cook.
Molier, son to a tapestry maker.
Cervantes was a common soldier.
Homer was the son of small farmef.
Demosthene, son of cutler
Terrence was a slave.
Oliver Cromwell as the son off brew
er.
Howard, an apprentice to a grocer.
Franklin, journeyman printer, son Of
tallow chandler and soap boiler.
Dr.. Thomas, Bishop of Worcester, a6n
Of a linen draper.
Daniel De Foe was a hostler, and tbs
son Of a butcher.
Whitfield, son Of On Inn keeper, at
Gloucester.
Sir Clondesley Shovel. Rear Admifai
Of England, was an apprentice boy to q
shoemaker, and afterwards cabid boy.
Bishop Pridoaux worked Id The kitchen
Of Exeter College, Oxford.
Cardinal Wolsey, son Of a butcher.
Ferguson was shepherd.
Dean Tucker was the son of small
farmer in Cardiganshire, and performed
his journeys to Oxford on foot.
Edmund Hally was the son of 4 soaB
boiler at Shoreditch.
Joseph Hall. Norwich, was the SOD 81
farmer at Ashby de la Zoucbes
Lucian was the sou Of a maker Of stats
uary
Virgil, son Of a porter.
Horace. son of shop keeper.
Shakespeare of a wool tabler.
Milton ofa money scrivener.
| Pope, son of mel chant.
Robert Burns was a ploughman id
| Ayrshire.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-03-24
widows of revolutionary soldiers.

An act Of Congress, approved I'd Feb
ruary, 1913, makes further provision for
surviving widows of soldiers of The Reto.
luton. emitting the widows Of sach sold
iers, whose marriage took place before
the lst of January, 1894, to receive for
and during their natural lives, from and
after the 4lh OF March, l649, the annuity
which would have been allowed to their
living at the time il was passed, subject
TO the same restrictions as are prescribed
10 the Act Of 1888 granting half pay and
all widows entitled to the benefits of this
'~"et A. are admili-d - tbn heoa6ts of
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-03-24
Horrible Turture Of Americans.
u. S. STEAMER SpITFrRE,
TYncnInInnn Eeh 90 1RdQ

AeuCututpuH> reo. ~ lOfOs
Eds. otthe Reueille:-Since last wrotes
number Of navy officers have arrived
upon the station, and many have conse.
quently gone home-among the latter,
Lieut.. Ganesvoort, Of the SpiI6re, reliey.
ed by Commander \. p. Wilson; and Lieut.!
Fairfax, Of the Heela, relieved BY Lieut..
Duke. Both OF these vessels are in this
river, and Commander Wilson is the Gov.
ernor of Alvarado and this place. AT this
present time the steamers Spitfre and
Vixen are both j. ing here, each requiring
to be hove down to repair their engines,
and will probably remain here for two or
more months; but as this is a very pleas.
ant tour, none ofus object TO the arrange
meDt.
Commodore Perry visited here the oth-
er day, on an expedition to Cassomaloa.
pan with one hundred marines. He reachS
ed the town, laid it under contribution.
and returned TO Vera Cruz four days ago.
All the towns on this river. Alyarado in
cluded, are now quiet, although it is not
the quiet Of conquered people.
A horrible affair took place at Talas.
coya, four days since. Five Americans,
captured near Vera Cruz, we're taken 10
Talascoya, tied to stakes in full view of
each other, and then The tongue, eyes, nose :
ears, and hands ofone Were deliberately cuf
Out! After The first one died, another
was treated 10 the same way, and so Oh. !
IL this does not call for retribntiye justice.
what will! God grant Jack Hays may bS
sent to Talascoya.
Yours, in haste, B. r. M