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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
VSince the late Jiscoverv of u,

- Since the late discovery of DR..
BRD, ofChicago, in relation to the Chol
era, large amount of accumula,ive evi
dence is brought forward by papers, east
and West, to sustain his theory, to.wit:
THAT the epidemic is caused by the pres.
ence OF ozone in tho atmosphere" and
considerable reliance is placed upon it,
The remedy, sulphur aud charcoal, meets
also with general favor. II has been
found to BIZ effective in some of the worst
stages Of callapse.
Carburet Of Sulpher. composed of Car.
bon (charcoaD aud Sulphur, it is stated
in the New York Tribune, was used with
successn Germany during the former
prevalence Ofihe epidemic.
The theory has also been somo what
extended. and other diseases are attrib.
uted to the same cause. s.
The presence Of ozone is attributed to
the decomposition ofthe water in tho at.
mosphere by disturbanc es of its electri.
cal equilibrium; hence it's peculiar sui
phurouS and phoSphoric odor A writer
in the Cincinnati Gazette says that the
best test is iodide of potassium. a per-,
fectly pure article. A piece of paper
moistened with a mixture Of starch and
solution ofthe iodide will detect its pres,
ence in the smallest quantity. A discolora.
ton of the iodide is produced.
If the theory be correct, it will prove a
most valuable discovery. Both infuen.
"a and cholera can be easily prevented.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

The NATIONAL WASHINGTON MoNu
MENT.-A communication in the Nation
al lntelligoncer, suggests the coming 4tl
OF July as very proper occasion for To
king a collection in aid of the Nationa
Washington Monument. He propose,
that the collection be taken in every town
and place, before The OratiOn. where that
forms part of the celebration, and that
it be announced several days beforehand,
by the committee in charge. The wri-
ter justly observes, that the day would
then be much more appropriately cele-
braied than by costly dinners and alco'
holic drinks. 1i
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

MARIA Monk. whose fabulous book
on converts created such stir in the re
ligious community few years since, i.
now in the sick-ward of the Blackwell.
Island penitentiary, New York. One
who saw her recently, says that she is
apparently in the last stages of an i'll.
spent life" She is yet young woman
and sinks to the grave in this last earthly
resting'place Of the abandoned women n
Of New York.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
Tug FAILURE OF yrsuop DoANr-son,

TuE FAILURE OF 3IsuoP DoANE.- Some
of tho press are commenting ot length
and with great Indignation, upon the dc.
falcolion Of Bishop Doane,---The Troy
Wing, in particular, condenses the fol
lowing details of indebtedness for the
purpose of censure:
"ro q. p. Mitchell. tho well-knowu
ice.crenm manufacturer, of Burlington,
he Is indebted, for confectionery and ice.
cream to the amount of 81 500; to VIM,
Stone aud Francis Roth, bakers, so, 100
to the former 700. to the latter /, 400;
10 Messrs, Parson, of Mount Holly, and
Fennimore i Hance, butchers Of Bur.
llng'on, his obligations amount 10 abou,
$4,000.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

NEWSPAPER IMPROVEMENTS. The
CincinnOti Gazette comes to us in new
dress and presents neat appearance
The publishers promise to continue t.
publish, as heretofore, the best paper in
the City. They can do it,
The Richmond Wig, that sterling
and excellon. Wing paper, has put on a
new dress aud is now one of the noaiesl
papers published in the Union, as it i,
ono Of the best,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

WSANTA ANNA. from his retreat at
Kingston. Jamaica, has Illuminated re-.
ply, in the shape Of pamphlet of over
300 pages, against the accusations OF
treason brought against him by the Mex.
lean Congress. He lays his disasters
upon the divisions al homo and the con.
sequent want ofproper supplies. He ap.
pears To be again fishing after return.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
Menr We. Henr Ye,,

The June Torn of the Court Of Com
mon Pleasfor Fairfield county will com
mence its session, in this town. on Mon.
day next the 18th inst.
All who have a small triflo in contro.
versy eau have it settled by paying moi
less than twice the amount in costs.
A better plan for all good citizens
who have little surplus on hand, is to
bring or send us two. three, four or five
dollars and we will inform their minds and
enlarge their hearts, They will find il
an economizinp nperation.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
Cholera! Cholera! ChOTera!!

N7E have put up medicines, with directions,
w for curing Diarrhea, which is the pre-
monitory stage of Cholera. They are intended
for those who are remote from Doctor and for
Travellers. These medicines were put up by
the directions of an old physician, who used them
successfully in the terrible epidemic of 1882 and
1888. They are intended to be used until you
can get Doctor. As y0u value your lives, don't
quack. For sale wholesale and retail at
G. G. BECK'S Drug Store, Main.strset.
Lancaster, May l9, 1919. .
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

Sons OF TEMPERANOE.-It was re.
solved in the National Division of the U =.
s., lately held in Cincinnati, to publish a
series of tracts, suited to the present
stage ofthe Temperance Reform. Horace
Greeley is to write the first, on the nature
of alcohol, and the effect on the human
system. Henry Ward Beecher, the Sec
ond, on the duty of Christians in relation
to Temperance. Samuel Chapman, the
third, on the pecuniary advantages of
Temperance. The increase of the Order
during the last year has been nearly 100.
600, and the delegates gave most encour.
aging reports of the progress ofthe cause.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

The ANCIENT AND HoNoRABLE ARTIL-
TERY celebrated at Boston, on Monday,
their 2llth anniversary. 1t is almost the
last relic ofthe military institutions ofthe
colonial times. About 200 sat down to
the dinner at Fanueil Hall, including
Governor Briggs, Lieut.. Governor Reed,
Judge Woodbury., and Major Bigelow.
Whilst in l749 they were reviewed by
the courtley Shirley, the farmer.like Gov.
Briggs in lS49 performs that duty.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

~ SNAKES AND OTHER REPTILEs a.
bound in the flooded streets of New Or
leans brought by the overflow from the
swamps. A man walking one foot in the
water, was bitten in the leg, probably
by moccasin snake,) and shortly after
wards expired. On the same evening a
little lad was either bitten by similar
animal or cOngre, and died soon after
wards from The effects. A little girl was
also bitton and died.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

ADULTERATED DRUos.-Since tho law
providing for the inspection ofmedicines
imported into this country, went into ope.
ration, large quantities of aduterated
drugs have been condemned at the differ
ent Custom Houses. At the mort of
New York alone, $4,000 pounds Of rhu.
barb; $500 ofopium; l 400 of Gamboge;
720 Ofjalap; l,40O of Sennu. and l 700
OF gum myrrrh, have been DESTROYED as
entirely unfit for use. Numerous other
articles, in large quantities, have also
been condemned. nsHal
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
Valuable Farm for Sale.

II WILL sell, on reasonable terms of payment,
a Farm Of 1876 Acres OF first rute land, situate
in Pleasant Township, Fairfield county. and in
the immediate noighborhood of the George
Smetter's home place. This farm possesses a
house, barn. orchard, spring and running water,
and will make the buyer most desirable home
JOHN D. MARTIN. Attorney
For ~ Western Bank Of Virginia.
June |, 1919,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

We commend the following letter to
the atIeniiOnof our neighbor ofthe Eagle,
whose columns are now occupied with
editorials and extracts condemning the
present Administration for prescribing
such doctrines as are contained in the let
ter below.
In 1916, (says the N. o. Bulletin,
James l.. Childres, of Tuscaloosa Ala
bama, repaired to Washington and ap.
piled for clerkship in one of the depart.
menis. His claims were seconded in the
strongest manner, by the democrats of the
Alabama Delegation, and an appoint
ment in the Treasury Department was
almost Immediately secured. Mr.. C..
then wrote TO his family in Alabama, di
recting them to come to Washington as
suon as practicable. Imagine his dissp-
pointment aud modification, when few
days after, he received the following let.
ter:
MAY 4, 1846.
Dear Sir: On Saturday last directed
your appointment 10 be made out. Since
that period, it has been made known to
me, that you are and dl,0Gys hare been a
Wig! This is very unexpected intel
ligence 10 me. You never did represent
yourself as democrat; but took it for
granted that such was the fact. 1t is i'm.
possible for me to make the removal con
templated, for the purpose of appointing
Wing. ] have felt constrained, there,
fore TO revoke the order Of your appoint.
ment.
regret this occurrence very much.
Our short acquaintance had made strong
impression on my mind in your favor, and
| still believe that personally you are en-
titled to my respect and esteem, but un-
der the circumstances cannot make the
removal and appointment as intended.
ltake pleasure in saying that your de-
PorImeut throug ghout, has been correct
and honorable.
Yours very respectfully,
ROBERT ]. WALKER.
IA
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

LAND WARRANTs.--An official state
ment of the Commissioner Of the Gener.
al Land Office. under date of May l, cs.
timatos the number ofMexican war war
rants, which have been and will be ap.
plied for at 10000. Of these $4,000 are
for 100 acres and 5000 for 20 acres,
amounting to 1880 900 acres.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

Nor A BAD LoAD.-On Saturday !, =,
Mr. Burdue, of TownShOnd, with one
yoke 9f oren, brought load Of slaves ia
town, The weight Of which, includin O
tho wagon, was 7.450 lbs-This ia eouaI
to over 100 bushels Of wheat -35 busbel,
has been considered an ordinary load fo,
u span of horses. 1t is hardly necessar,
10 say, that the above load come in on I
Plank Road, and for the use of which Mr.
b. paid just Is cents, (coming and goins
honey So much fnr the farmers Rail
way."-M Milan 7ribme.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

SHrPwREcK AND Loss OF LiFE.-A des.
patch. dated Boston, 9th inst, says:-"A
letter has just been received stating that
the Ship Florida, from N. Orleans for Cali.
fornia, was lost off the river La Platte
Two hundred and ten of the passengers
and crew perished ed-only four saved"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

"GRAW" MARRIAeE.-A successful o.
lopemont was lately effected in Dublin
by means Of a hearse. in which curious
vehicle the young lady was conveyed.
nothing lothe. to the temple Of Hymen.
A very proper conveyance, remarks an
old bachelor friend. who has not the fear
of woman before his eyes.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

RArLRoAD GAzETTE.-We have re,
ceived copy Of paper bearing this
title, publishodin New York City. by S,
HoNN, It contains diagrams Of all the
railroads in operation in the United S,
and various useful information connected
herewith, and will prove especially val.
liable to merchants and travellers. Price
50 per year.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

METHODIST CHURCH SoUTH.-The to.
tai number of members of the Methodist
Church South is said to be 49l ,7s6, viz:
Whites 35l ,25S. colored 1874, 1853, Indians
1876, exhibiting upon the returns oflasl
year, the large increase of 26,233,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

TnE CREvAssE.--A despatch from
New Orleans ofthe Sd inst, states that
there was still no hope Of stopping the
Crevasse above that city. A large por.
ton of the city is inundated, the State
House is surrounded with water, and
worse than all poisonous reptiles abound
in the overAowed districts.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

A PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH IN ITALY.-
On the let Of May Free Presbyterian
Church was opened for public worship a
Leghorn. in Italy. About $50 persons
were present at the opening, all. with
two or three exceptions, British. Rev R
w. Stewart, Of the Free Church of Scot
land, officiated.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

ILLINOIS SENATOR. Jefferson CT.
ty Metropolitan, says that the fierce per.
sonal war waged between Mr.. Breese
and General Shields. has inclined many
of the friends of both these gentlemen to
prefer the promotion of another man and
several leading democratic papers of H.
linols are now warmly urging The claims
of John A. McClernard, for the distin.
guiShed position.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

LAWS OF OHIo.--We conclude today
the publication of such of tho Genera
Laws of Ohio as are deemed of interest,"
to the people of this county.
Thus for a trifing sum, these laws are
distributed to the citizens of each county
and at last the old maxim, that "igno
rance of the law is no excuse" has ac
quired reasonable foundation.
We esupposo that the defects ofthe law
requiring publication will be remeded
next winter They can be published
within week after the adjournment
and no law should take effect until after
its publication.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

The VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES
has decided in favor of changing the cleo
ton law oflhat State, so as 10 keep the
polls open only one day instead ofthree.
llis yet to be acted upon by the Senate.
In case of a tie, also, the House is in ia.
vor ofreferring the election back to the
people, rather than permitting The sheriff
to decide as at present.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

Military Honors to General Gaines,
Tho Secretary Of War has issued or
ders for the observance ofthe usual mill
tary honors on account Of the death of
General Gaines.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

~T Eagle has followed the exam
pie of several Locofoco papers and pub.
lished letter, which purports to be writ
ten by George Lippard TO Gen. Taylor
and never delivered.
1t is very hard for us to see the poin,
of this publication. This man Lippard
acknowledges himself to be Locofoco
and expresses. in the letter, his strong
contempt for his own party. Failing to
be suited with the present Administra-
ton, he leans strong ly towards Abolition.
ism. Is it the purpose ofthese Locofoco
papers, by publishing Lippards views. to
convince their readers Of the corruption
Of their o'0n party. to make them dissat-
is6ed with the present Administration
and thus induce them to join the bargain
and sale" partyl This is the only end
we can possibly see aimed at by the pub
lication,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

Local ITEM.-The Town Council
with commcndable zeal, are carrying oul
the expressed will of their constituents
and our streets and alleys are beginning
to wear a more cloanly and regular as
pect. 1t is to bO hoped that their ef
forts will be duly seconded by the citi'
zena
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

ExoRBrTANT CHARGES. On the NIGHT
OF the fire quite number ofdraymen and
cartmen were so unfeeling as to demand
and in many instances receive, as high as
SIS and $50 for q single load. The
names of many of these heartless men
are known, and we hear steps have been
taken TO have them properly punished
for their conduct.-St. Louis Era.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

A SIGNIFICANT FAcT.-Of the twelve
hundred and forty three Sons of Tempe.
rance in New Orleans aud vicinity, only
three have died of Cholera. OF these
three, one had been member only a
week, another less than a month, and
the third was watchman, who had been
greatly exposed to the disease.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
COOpeP,s Tools.

DoARD AXES and Adzes, Head and stave
Id Knives, Hollow and Champering Knives.
Shave mp do Together with large assortment
Of other tools in this way, warranted good and
cheap, juStIeceived and for sale by P.BcPE.
Lancaster, May 4 ls49. Sc.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

EV The Western Texan of tho 10th
instant, gives this summary of the effects
OF the cholera in the devoted city of tho
Alamo:
The whole number of deaths, including
Mexlcans, soldiers, strangers. and citi.
zens, during the prevalence of the chole-
ra, will not fall short of 500. A few
names only are published. among which
we find that of Capt. N. Maynard, of
Galveston. an old and highly esteemed
citizen. Persons have been picked up
dying and dead, Unattended on the prai-
ries and under trees in the open air.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

Quo STocks.-The six per cent stocks
of this State were selling, in London,
May lSih, at the following rates:-Those
due 1850, "a and 95 cents on the dollar;
1856, 9s and 80; 1860. 9s and 80.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
The Cholera.

Along the sea-boaid the Cholera has
broken out with violence and the larger
cities are suffering severely. There have
been as many as GO cases day in Ne "
York. During the past week it has also
Increased in Cincinnati. For the week
SO deaths are reported. 1t has not YET
made It's appearance in the interior OF
Ohio.
In no place is it marked with its for
NOR violence.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

ECol. MITCHELL has been appointed
Marshal of the United States for the ter
ritory of Minnesota.
CHARLES BoRLAND, Esq. has been ap.
pointed agent to examine into the affairs
ofthe Land Office. Literally our old
friend will now do land Office business.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

@The first cotton factory. the Allan
ic, at the new city of Lawrence, Mass.
thas been putt operation.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

Wlf the individual. who signs himself
"REPRovER" in note addressed to gen.
tleman of this place, will only write to us
over his own proper signature, in the
same style and manner, we will take the
privilege. without fear, favor or affection
Of publishing aud replying. Dare hel
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
NEw ORLEANs. Hume 6. 1910


The CreuaSse and the OUeyaO,o
The Crevasse has not yet teen stop.
ped. and the water in the streets is still
rising slowly. Two engineers have been
authorized by the council TO proceed to
the crevasse and use their best exeriions
TO stop the breach ifpracticable.
New YoRK, June 10, ls49.
Latest from Caljtornia-Ariral Of tie
Ship Lexington.
The ship Lexington is now coming up
the harbor from California. She left San
Francisco with sixteen hundred and sew.
enty-six pounds Of grain gold on board.
She left four hundred and ffty.eight
pounds Of it at Valparaiso. and brings
twelve hundred and eighteen pounds to
this city.
ARRIVAL OF GoLD DUsT.--The whale
ship Portsmouth arrived at Warren, RI.
with $50 1000 worth ofgold dust on board.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

DEATH OF GEN. GAINEs.-A despatch
from New Orleans received by the Wal
Department at Washington, on the 9th
inst, announces The death of Gen. Gaines
after an illness of only an hour and six
teen minutes, supposed TO be Cholera.
The death Of this distinguished veteran
produced a profound sensation among
his many friends in the city.
General GAMES was the oldes,
officer in the Army. His first commits.
sion was dated in January, 1899. more
than fifty years ugo. For the activity and
zeal displayed in the capture Of Aaron
Burr, he was appointed, by President
Jefferson, Marshal ofthe United States.
During the last war with England and
several of the Indian wars. he served his
country with ability, perseverance and
bravery, and generally discharged the
duties imposed upon him with signalsuc-
cess. AT the time of his death he was
near seventy three years of age.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15

New YoRK, June 9.--Walker, who
has recently been on trial for the murder
Of his wife, was aquitted this evening.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-06-15
Political Chemistry.

Following the example setb BY the mem.
bers of the same parties in Wisconsin,
Ohio and Connecticut, the Locofocos and
Free Sellers of vermont. in General Con.
venIion, agreed upon the following "u-
MON ticket" for State officers:
Horatio Needham for Governor.
David Roberts, Jr., for Lieut.. Gov.
Joseph Poland for Teasurer.
Are Sugar Grove democratic friends
yet convinced that they have been "bar-
gained and sold" for full consideration
lfnot, they ought to be. Evidence comes
thick and fast upon them. The Towns.
hend and Morse inqiquity is being repea.
ted all over the northern section of the
Union. Are they satisfied with the
transfer2
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-05-19
CABINET WARE ROOM
In ENton by
Warshbank 4 GantWell.


'EIIE undersigned have established
themselves in Elklon, at the shop in "Ihe
HoNop,' formerly occupied by Mr. Sim
mons, where they purpo'e preparing to
order, and keeping on hand all kinds 81
Cabinet FURNITURE.
Having learned the business in ono
he large cities, they have brought witt
hem all the arts of the trade, and are
prepared to maka the best articles. as wei
as the cheapest, and as they do their work
themselves, and are under but light eX-
pcnses, they can afford to sci at lower
prices than the city shops.
In short every article in their line, no
matter how stylish or costly. or whether
be of Rosewood Mahogany, Cherry
Tor common pine.
They willalso make collins ofall kinds
and attend FUNERALS,
whenever their services may be required
Persons engaging furniture from them
may rely upon having it well made and
Of good materials.
ROBERT MARSHBANK,
MATTHEW CANTWELL,
Elktnn June 9Th DO
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-05-19
New Spring Goods in Philadelphia

TOWNSEND, SIIARPLESS s SONS, 80
South 2ni Street, Have received by their own
lmpurtations, and careful selections, a large
and well assorted stock, which comprises every
desirable kind of Staple and Fancy Goods.
DRESS GOODS.--Silks, Ginghams, Lawns,
Mohair Lustrcs, Chintzes, Linens, and all the
new Fabrics for spring.
SHAWLS Silk Canton Grape. Thbit,
Drochc, Net, saxony Plaid, English Cashmere
and Seal Skin.
FRIENDLY GOODS.-PIan and neat fig
urcI Goods of all kinds, Pla in Shawls and Cap
Stutis, Plain Furnishing Goods, &c.
MEN, WEAR.-Cloths, Cassimeres, Drill
ngs, Twccds, new Summer stufls, Vcstings and
Youths wear.
FuRNisnlNG Goops-English Quilts, Blank
cts, Bookings, Tablngs, Shcetngs, Linens, Mo-
reens, Damasks, sc.
SuoEMAKER's GooDs.-Lastngs, Ga lions,
Laces, &c. &c. mar 3l-3m