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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

knuckes, bring forth degree of symphony you
would scarce expect from such uncOuth instru-
ment But the dancers-there's the fun Never
since the colored race was invented, We're " break
downs" executed with better will. See that
SIX foot specimen OF animated ebony, balancing to
that plump, dainty, little mulatto girl How grace
fully he cuts the "pigeon-wing," as he bucks up
until his knee is within an inch Of his partners
nose, and then retires, with his shins describing
such terrific figures, that you woult scarcely think
/. possible he could ever bring them back to shape
again: Yet he keeps perfect time with the music,
and his heels never forget to thump on the floor at
the very moment when they produce the greatest
effect in the deafening chorus. Now the partners
change SIDES, joining their hands above their heads
and turning each other beneath them-now the
four bombas strike up livelier tune; the dancers
become more and more nimble /; their heels are
almost invisible, from the rapidity of their move
ments; they seem to bring into play every muscle,
and strain every nerve TO s'keep up the steam,''
until the excitement becomes intense, that even
the house itself seems to dance, and the tallow
candles, the drum, the drummers, and our phleg-
matte selves seem to be AL mixed up in one grand
jumping medley, wherein 1t is question whether
we are on our heads or our feet To make, if pos
sible, this dire confusion "worse confounded -
as the excitement increases, the "faIr'' por-
ton OF the company get uP] loud chanting
chorus, as wild and monotonous an Indian war
song, and one or two of them shake about the ears
OF their companions gigantic rattle made of
dried gourd, filled with pebbles, and another, per-
haps, by dint of hard knocks, makes the sound of
triangle, percepube amid the resounding din.
But to cap the climax, just see those pretty, gay
dressed white girls with their beaux dashng young
men " about town." mixed in the molly throng
and joining with heart and soul, as wei as with
hands and feet in this uproarious "kick up' of the
darkie. There you see more practical amalgama-
ton, both in the spirit and the letter, than you could
find IN years residence in the strongest haunt of
abolitionism in the world. Yet here slavery has
existed IN its most confirmed form centuries The
utmost good feeling prevails as general thing be-
tween the slaves and their masters, and seldom
%en eto
affords him more real hearty enjoyment than he
could have any idea of before trying it, There Is
the most respectable young white people do not Join
perfect freedom from restraint and ceremony, that
it is popular with all classes. Yours, &c,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26
HAVANA, June 2, 1913.

HAVANA, June 2, lS4S
Preparations for Change in Cmba-Fmt.fcat
&C., &c.
Knowing any information relative to this Island
is eagerly seized upon by the majority of your rea-
ders, owing to its great commercial value to the
States, beg to take my pen and communicate TO
you what trust may not prove undressing.
Before the arrival of the present Governor Gene
raj, great excitement prevailed amongst this COM
muuity what his character would be- as reports
had reached here he was of the "Tacon" school,
which would not be acceptable, owing to the stop
he would soon have to put 10 many prevailing vices
and disorders, the correcting OF which had gwen
"Tacon" terrible name for the vicious Cubanos
but to The great disappointment OF public expecta-
non, nothing yet has occurred 10 show the man,
and all remains surmlses but after calm we ge-
Morally experience strong breeZes, which may,
eventually, reach gale with its consequences.
This parsonage has very quietly sent private agents
OF his confidence (mllitary meD) TO every place of
consequence in this Island, hut principally to those
having ports, to obtain (and II has been done quiz
city and OF served of but by few information the
strength Of each place, the number of men capable
OF bearing arms IN ITS jurisdictions the employment
OF all, the shipping materials at hand, &c. &c
which make some few, and amongst the number
suspect this cain prognostcates SOM new era In
the existence of this rich lsland, which will take
many by coup dc main Who knows but what
Spain, fearful that our unsurpassed achievements in
Mexico, might lead US to Further a,einpts--wishes
IN time to fortiy, sa as allow her some chance,
the brightest gem now shining in her widowed
crown.
The European news and difficulties, have caused
great talk here, and too many to repeat are the
suppositlons they bring forth /; but amongst them
the following would prove most difficult TO resposa
to-: What would become of Cuba saould SPAN
follow frances steps, and ,.sea proclaim the eman-
cipation of her s,ayes AT Puerto Principe there
have been some serious difficulties between the
troops stationed there and the young characters Of
that place, IN which weapons have been resor,ed
to, but the former have always been in the right,
as government must protect her own. This,
am afraid, will not rest quietly, as the young men
from private accounts, are not discouraged, aud
we will hear more Of them,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

or 70 miles around-La Grange as the centre--two
or three spots possessing all, and abundantly, the
combinations alluded to, for very perfect farms on
an extensive scale-say 1900 to 1000 acres-thaf
may now be bought at low price but as the canal
is now at work. and the Chicago and Galena Rail
road is now being built, running II miles or 80,
northerly and eas.erly Of La Grange, and Congress
having granted Alienation of a million and . half
acres, or thereabodt, Of land for building the "Ccn-
trail Railroad, to run from Cairo to Galena through
Peru, dlverging to Chicago, and this latter is to
pass La Grange, distant about two miles, prices
Of choice land must, we think, advance in price
the present year. We need not, to the experienced
in rural affairs, remark that in laying out and I'M
proving new farms. much expense may be saved by
several parties joining in the fencing, &c also in
laying out the approaches, roads, &C., and az
neighbors be OF much assistance to each other in
many matters, especially in obtaining choice stock
and improving 1t, such economy may be Prac-
equally good, near the boundaries Of ''Ia Grange ("
OF all have seen in the West, the Rock River
range of country passed over, appears to me the
best for settlers who would farm it, especially for
stock--sheep husbandry particularly.
| will continue my extracts shortly.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-26

A brakeman on the Fitchburg Railroad, named
Wallace, either fell from or was knock I'D off his
car, near Concord, on Thursday and was so Sc
verely injured that it is doubtful whether he can
survive.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
Logic.

Sophis,ry, chopped to order. can al
ways be had atthe Eagle Office. 1t can
not, however, be recommended as very
superior.
In the Eagle, of week before last Mr.
Ford was represented as being in favor
of admitting blacksinto Common Schools
because he had but teao in inhisncighbOrhood
In last weeks Eagle. the same indi
vidual is represented as being in favor o
law, allowingthe blacks 10 be admitted
in p7aces uhere there were not more Md'
TWENTY Of them and 0he" no parent OBJ
jecfstOH it,
The Democracy Of "Old Fairfield
have reason to be proud of,heir Editors
They have not only a discriminating
taste, fine faculty of invention and
nervous conscience, but also great ia
cility of arguing upon both sides of th'
question and quoting facts accordingly
Theirs is a genius not to he discarde'
when bad cause is to be supported.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
Carriage and Wagon Mandatory:

HNHANKFUL for past ihvors. the undersigned
Il would respectfully inform his friends and tho
public generally, that he is still engaged in the
bove brunch Ofbusiness, ut the Old Stand. one
and qnarter miles East Of Lancaster. on the
rlke where he hatters himself thai he is better
calculated and prepared to execute work, in
neater, better and more fashionable style than eV-
er-irom the fact that he has taken greater care
IN the selection oil his timber and tools and has
employed experienced workmen; and in connec-
ton with this, he is determined 10 conduct his
business upon The basis Of ready pay and ,mGH
Profts, so that ms customers can be accOmmoda-
ted with any article from Wheelbarro,o to a
tro-hOrse Carriage. WARRANTED to be execu-
ted in as good and neat style, ii not better. and
sold for less money, than can be obtained at any
establishment in the comfy
As 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 SIS, to a75.
And all other articles at corresponding low rates
aud acary0ntsd l., NJ, WINTER,
| December TO- I847.
| N. B. AL kinds Ol Produce, at the highest
cash prices, taken for work. Also, stock such az
Horses, Cattle. Hogs &c.
| Call and see us and we will do you good. Re
member that penny sayedis as good as two
earned.
! ETTOLL paid, on Ill casions, whore she
work amounts to fve lI,ars, and work always
done Immediately. E. M. W.
December 10. l8F ly3l.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

jority in ls47-that majority has passed a
bill, which undoubtedly gives whig ma
joriiy in the next legislature, unless the
leaders ofthe lOCOfoco party can convince
majority of the people of Ohio to go
with ihem-to vote against Banks, Tax
laws and other important whig measures.
And We are rather inclined to believe that
this majority will defend their rights
against all factionists and revolutionists
We will attend to the Constitutional
argument, the alteration Of the Journal
and the passage of the bill in our next.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
Gubcrnntor,nI Nominations.

In New York, the Wings have nomi'
mated HAMILTON FISH for Governor. e
w. PATTERsoNf for Lieut.. Governor. The
Barnburners nominated JOHN A. DIX for
the former, S. NJ. GATES for the latter
The Liberty men met the same day and
dissolved their party.
In Massachusetts, the present incum
5ents were dominated by acclamation-
BRIees for Governor, REED for Lieut.
Governor.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
Lotler from Mr. CInY.
HE DrscOUNrENANcEs THE FAcTroNrsT

HE Observation-Disclosures Ihc F"SAiONiSAo'
New YoRK, Sept. l6, 6 P. M.
Mr.. James Brooks. of the Express, has
Just received letter from Mr. Clay, da-
ted Ashland, September Slh. in which he
writes explicitly that he shall give no
encouragement or countenance to the use
of his name for the Presidency. And
further. that he utterly opposes, and shall
in every way frown down its use in any
such connection.
The movements in New York, to which
| had reference, is thus authoritatiyely
disavowed, "nippcd in the bud"
Let no man, who values his own rePu'
iation, attempt to win from the path O
honor the gallant and noble sage of Ash,
land. Having marked out his path o
duty, no consideration can induce hin
to swerve fromit. He spurns all bribes
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

Strange indeed must be the promptings
ofthat kind of patriotism, which would
thus suffer its owner to remain a partici.
pator in so unholy q scheme! What in
fatuation could have induced these fifteen
"moral heroes" to resist the impressions
of honor and duiy,in case so imminent
and critical! Probably they had hopes
that the House would not pass the bill.
Some Of their abettors still have hopes -
This cannot excuse these patriots. The
very mUment the bill passed the Senate,
if it violated the Constitution, that body
violated this instrument, and Olds and the
fourteen other Immaculate heroes, oh!
holy horror! were participators in its vi.
olatiOn.
But neither have they this sin to an.
swer for. The Constitution was not vi.
olated, the bill passed both houses, was
enrolled, signed by the speakers and is
now tho law of the State, under which
Messrs. WHITMAN, KELLER and LARI.
MORE are now running for seats in the
next General Assembly. which they are
pledged not 10 fill. And we now come
to the consideration of other matters in
the defence.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
Vermont.

The Cass vote has diminished by neat
5000 by defections to Van Buren,. The
wings have elected two Congressman, and
in two districts there is no choice. One
certainly and probably both of these vii
elect wings.
In the Senate the wings have ten, and
in tho House fifteen majority over all 9th
ers.
The Governor will be Wing of course
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

There were none, who heard Coils.
MORGAN and Weller on the day of the
locofoco meeting, and who heard Col
Mitchell aud Capt. Cuttel, that would
not mark the difference between the
men. Aside from his generalship, the
former did all they could fairly or foully
to disparuge and belittle their old COM
mander, to render him an object OF rld''
cule and coutempt-the latter did moi
even speak in terms of disparagelnent oI
one gallant officer in the army, but were
ready and willing to do justice to all
of Whatever politics. They had better
chances of knowing old "Rough and Rea'
dy" than either of the others, and how
different their judgment.
"Thore are corner trees" says the
gifted and eloquent Combs, "in all mems
lives, when studied philosophically. by
which we can discover their true char
acters, without being acquainted with
their whole history"
Applying this rule to the four above
mentioned individuals, how easily cal
we discern the difference between the
demagogue and the patriot!
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
WI,ig MectiVIgs

DR.. EDWARDS will address his fellow
citizens, in the following places, at the
times designated
Lithopolis Monday evening, Sep. 25
Royalton. i. Tuesday. do. .....26
Carroll. Wednesday do. ..27
Oakland Thursday do. ...2S
Grifith's School House Friday do. 30
Perry Town. Saturday do. 80
We trust that these meetings will be
we'll attended. Let the truth be dissem
mated and we have nothing to fear.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

NJ After the Eagle has discovered
Mr. Ford's opinions upon the subject Of
the repeal of the Black Laws, it will be
a source Disqualification to the Wings Of
the county, if,he Editor Of that paper
will find out General Taylor's views-at
the election of one will have about al
much influence upon their repeal as tina
of the other. ..
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
NIniMC

We have not yet full returns from this
State; sufficient however TO indicate a
Wing gain. The Locofocos have failed
to elect their Governor by the people
which they did last year, and the Wings
have gained one Congressman and SOW
eral members Of the Legislature. The
vote was large.
The whig fires burn bris,ly in the East
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
Hear We! Hear Vel:

The Court of Common Pleas. Septem-
Der Term, opens it session on Monday
next.
A convenient time for arroarages to be
settled, while Judges look solemn. Sher-
ifs look hungry, Clerks look lean and
Printers forsaken.
We are in earnest.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

IT, The Eagle attempts to show
discrepancy between what we said before
his election aud the recommendations OI
Gov. Bebb in his message, concerning
his views upon the repeal ofcertain laws
making distinctions, on account of col
or.
If the Eagle is really in earnest, its
Editors are ignorant of the laws upon
our Statute Book--if the Eagleis not il
earnest, it's Editors are knaves.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
Taylor's Second Allison Letter.

This letter will be found in our col.
umns to-day. 1t is worthy of the gallant
old Hero-it is dictated by an honest
heart that loves its country and her free
institutions.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22
To Capt. J, s. ALLISON.

THR WHIos OF TEXAS Alta Wing State
Convention assembled in Houston, Texas,
on the 5lh ult., a resolution was adopted
fully and cordially approving Of the nomi,
nation of TAYLOR and Fillmore.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

HERoEs.-The Hunkers have most
heroic set of managers and candidates.
They have now before the country:
CAss-The Hero the Broken Sword
CusHING-The Hero Of the Broken
Leg. D
CRoswELL-The Hero of Broken
Bank.
WALwoRrH - OF the broken down
Court of Chancery.-Ere"f"g Post
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

BLANK DEEDS AND MORTGAGES
nRINTED on fine paper, for sale at the
j Lancaster Gazette Office
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

WTbe Wing Meeting threw US a
little behind.hand this week.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-09-22

We are in earnest.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-21

off the debt existing the commencement OF the war
and this war would have been long since terminated,
and its expenses greatly reduced but for the failure OF
the wing party to give faithful support to our govern
ment
Mr.. Mel then referred to the declaration OF member
OF the wing party that he glored in the fact that when
MIR. Folk asked Congress Tor men and money, al the
commencement of this session OF Congress, to prosecute
the contest, the wing party had refused both.
This called up MIR. /. b. KING, who, with great
warmth denied IT 10 be true that the wings party,
had done any such thing.
There there was Tor time such confusion in the
House, that little could be distinctly heard either
side
Mr.. Mel. said he aware that there were war
wings as well as anti wings but he did not know
which portion OF the party carry out their policy
hereafter. He was wholly in the dark as to what the
policy OF Gen Taylor to be-whether he was be
the hands of the Ohio Reserve, OF his friends from
Georgia and the south.
He next advered to the delay the regiment BILL
insisting that in that instance, the wings had refused
the President the he asked for and had thereby
stopped the war
Mr.. VlNTON reminded him that there were but four
teen wing members opposed TO voting supplies
Mr.. McLANE knew that but still, by refusing the
ten regiment BILL the wing party had prevented the Pres
dent from prosecuting the and he believed that this
had been the result OF studied effort TO effect that
result
Mr. HUNT inquired whether there had not been al
that time news of the negotiation of a treaty.
Mr.. McLANE was about to reply when his hour ex-
pred.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-21
Communicated.
The People and the Soldiers OF France.

The People and the Soldiers Of France.
SIT is quite different whether defending
truly democratic government like at present. Or
monarchy such ours ,cds."
a French Soldier Of the Line.
An American writes by the last steamer that he asked
several national guards and soldiers of the line why
there no detection in the troops lately when called
TO defend the Assembly Of Deputies and that the
above was the general reply of the soldiers.
They observed that when the people turned out against
Charles X, it dsspofe monarchy and the soldiers
wanted government OF the friends of the peope-ike
under Napoleon or like under republic-which Lafay-
cite promised them in the person OF Louis Philippe but
which proved untrue for, under the guise OF charter,
he Qouis Philppe) was the most despotic Of princes
While France peace with all the world he forced
the people maintain army of 400 900 men, to protect
hmsef on throne which he had obtained by the great
est deception and combination.
When the people rose against the despotsm OF Lonis
Philippe, they against monarchy The soldiers
again did not fight against the people, but they fought
nth the people, and put the King and his monarchy 10
flight second time Now the desirable object obtained
republic has been elected by universal suffrage favor
of which the soldiers will now fight lrth the people.
And when any of the people of nation allow them
selves TO be hired by the agents of deposed kings, to
Join with the criminals from the empty prisons and IN
combination attack the republic, then the troops will
fight against such sinful and suicidal rebels and VIII
support the existing and true republican government
Just so it has turned cut all over Europe since March
L. The troops joined the people against the monarch,
and the monarchs to republics-these latter
are supported by the troops
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-21
Re- 4. GREEN, .a..cssoneer.

TOUSE HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
III AUCTION.-On Friday the 2lst instant, shall SELL
at 10 o'clock the threesory house on d. near the
corner of Sd street, Immediately opposite Mechanics Row.
a good lot of furniture, vz
Mahogany cheers, ottomans, sldeooard, and bureaus
DO dining pier, and other tables
Cane and wood-seat chairs lounges, &c.
Hai-racks, mahogany and painted washstands
Arm and rocking chairs bedsteads, cots, nc
Feather beds, hair and shuck mattresses
Androns, shovel and tongs, and tenders
China, glass, and crockery ware, among which are one
white stone china dinner set containing l2O and one
white and coffee set
ldozen silver desert and dozen tea spoons
Hanging and toilet glasses, toilet sets, &c.
Paror and chamber carpets
With a lot of radiators and alright stoves
Kitchen utensils, &c.
Terms All sums of and under $25, cash over S25 a
60 and 80 days. for approved endorsed notes. bear
ing interest A. GREEN,
July 20-2tif Auctloneer
PS-The house is for rent it is three-story brick,
nearly new containing 10 rooms and wide passage, with
vault under the pavement and all other convenences,
and handsomely situated Rent moderate. Apply Mr..
Baldwin, near the premises
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-21
Proposals for Coal and Wood.

OFFICE THE SECRETARY THE SENATE,
July Is, lS4s.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office
- until o'clock, p Saturday, the I'D nst for fur
nshing and delivering in the vaults OF the Capitol on or
before the st day OF November 100 OF best
hrace COAL in large Jumps suitable for the use OF the ir
naces Also Tor 100 cords of best hickory wood to be
measured in the yard the Capitol, sawed and packed
in the vaults the whole be subject to the nsPec
ton and approval Of the Secretary.
Security for the faithful performance oil the contract ior
furnishing the above articles the satisfaction OF the Sec
rotary will be required.
July l9-d3tf