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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

Foreign NeWs.--In looking over the in
telligence from Europe by the Cambria
we find nothing now except what we
have already transferred, in brief, to our
columns.
A letter from London to the New York
Tribune, date July 81. says:
"On Monday next great meeting is
to be held in the city of London, in favor
of the Hungarian cause, and subscrip-
tions are being raised to furnish the means
to the Hungarians in this country to re-
turn home and fgh, for their fathorlaud
Lord Dudley Stuart, the friend of the
Poles, is at tho head Of this subscription.
The second edition Of the London
Times, of Friday, has a report of the vic
tory over the Russians by BEN, as men
toned in the diplomatic circles in Paris
Also that the Hungarans had obtained
further advantages before Comorn.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

SANTA ANNA.-lt is rumorcd that Pa
redcs has declared for Santa Anna. No
particulars arc given, but the greatest ex-
element prevails upon tho opposite side
oftho Rio GrOnde, and a Revolution in
tho Northern Provinces of Mexico, is
deemed inevitable.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

EMIGRATION FROM LIVERPOOL to this
country continues on the increase. Tho
number now stands as iollows:- six
months Of lS4S, G2,6s0; first six monlhs
of lS4o, sS,443. The increase on the
last six months is, in round numbers,
5000 persons. Tho same improvement
continues to be noticed in tho class of
emigrnnls going, many of whom appear
to DO of moderate substance.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

FATHER MATuEw's PRoGREss.- The
apostle of temperance still meets with
good encouragement in his labors in Bos-
ton. On Sunday ho preached in the
church in Franklin ST.. and administered
the pledge to about 900 persons. On
the afternoon of the same day he gave
the pledge to about 1000. half of whom
were children, at the church of tho Holy
Family. On Monday, at the vestry of
the Franklin street church, he pledged
1000 more Since he came to the city
he has given the pledge TO some 10000
to 10000 persons. On Tuesday and
Wodnesday.he was at the church in Moon
street. The highest ticket the Post saw
was 5,S10,72S. One weak brother, how
ever, was found dead drunk in the street
with No. 5,72O, ,2s8 in his pocket, dated
that day. 1t may have been that he had
the liquor in him before he took the
pledge
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

lHDIAN MURDERs.-Lste news from
Texas gives rumors of several attacks by
tho lndiuns upon the frontier. A compa.
ny of four,een teamsters wero attacked
thirteen killed and oil tho mules taken.
1t is suid that general Indian War is
expected in less than month.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

O~rW We have further intelligence from
Florida, which gives an account of the
murder of six negroes by the Indians.
The State authorities have taken tho mat
ter in hand and Gov. Moseloy has issued
n rcquisition for volunteers. One of the
principal chiefs, Billy Bow Legs, dis.
clOims all participation in tho affair and
charges it upon band Of outlaws.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

V We learn from the Baltimore Sun
that Maryland is still promptly paying
the interes; upon her public debt and,
forming quite an extensive sinking fund
for the ultimate redemption of its princi-
nal.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

AN ACT to amend the act authorizing the
Commissioners OF Fair field county TO sub.
scribe stOch i'm a Railroad Company, pass.
ed February "a, Is4s,
SIC. !. Be IL enacted By tke General Asse,nblv
cf hc State Of Ohio, That the provisions of the
act entitled ian act to authorize the commissioners
OF Fairfield county 10 subscribe stock in a Railroad
Company" passed February 2dth one thousand
eight hundred and iorty.eight be so extended as
TO authorize and require the commissioners of said
county to subscribe in the name and for the bene-
ut oisaid county, any sum not exceeding one hun
dred thousand dollars, to the capital stock of any
company, which is now or may hereafter be in
corporated, 10 construct railroad into or through
said county, in any direction, as well as on the
routes specified in said act Provided that in ma.
king such subscription, and in all things relating
thereto the said commissioners shall be govern
ed by the provisions Of said net, except ms to the
route OF the TailrOad TO the stock of which they
subscribe. and except as to the time Of giving no.
tce OF nking the vote in the sixth section of said
act to which this is amendaiory, and in lieu of the
time OF giving said notice as therein provided, it
is herein provided that upon the written applica-
ton OF thirty or more citizens OF the said county
TO the sheriff OF the snme, il shall be the duty of
said sheriff TO give notice, at least sixty days prior
to said election. by advertisement in all the news
papers Of said county; Provided, that nothing con-
tanned in this act in the act to which this is an
amendment shall be 81 construed as to authorize
said commissioners to subscribe stock in any rail-
road company, unless majority of all the quail
lied voters in said county shall vote in favor Of the
same, at any election held for that purpose; the
TACT whether majority of the qualified voters
hayes so voted, shall be aseertained by reference
to the number of votes polled at the last Guberna.
torial election.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

EVTho City of Now Orleans has new
or been in moro healthy condition than
at preseut. Tho intormen,s, per week,
average about 80. No cholara.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

LV' The report Of tho doath of John
G. Fall, wo aro happy to loarn, has no
other foundation than that of somo living
scamp, one who shows that no has no
heart ofhis own by paying no regard to
that of others.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

Tng CANADAs.-The convention late.
ly held at Montreal, recommended con.
solidsSon Of the North American Previs.
cos.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

LAST FRIDAY.-Last Friday was OBJ,
served generally by all our citizons
Every church in town. had public servi.
css, and in tho evening an union prayer
meeting composed of every congregation
in town save ono or two, was held in the
NJ. L. church.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

FLORIDA WAR,-Another attack by In
dIans. some fi'eon or twenty in number,
was made at the head Of Charlolle's Har.
bor' A store was plundored, and the
house burned, two men killed and several
wounded. ltis thought that the two at.
tacks were made in concert. In both
cases the Indians appeared in friendly
manner, and no supicions ofthcir designs
were entertained. Great alarm and con.
fusion prevails along the entire border.
The number Of warriors is now ostima.
ted at from Ave to six hundred
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

A DOOMED CITY.-The late tremen.
dous fires, destroying property to tho a.
mount of $500, ,000-the severe visitation
oftho cholera, carrying off near 1000 of
its citizcns-and tho frequent occurrence
of crimes and riots--iheso fall with ter
r'ble violence upon St. Louis and mark
it almost as doomed city. Even Now
Orleans has not suffered half so terribly.
@Notwithstanding the rather unfa-
vorable accounts from California, hun
dreds ofour citizcns arc still going to the
Idiggins.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

CV The mail from tho California omi-
grants was on board the Algonu, one of
the boats destroyed at St. Louis. 1t con
tained several thousand letters and some
important official dispatches. 1t has
boon found in damaged condition, most
of tho letters being destroyed. A tole.
graphic despatch says:
The latest dates arc July 4th from a
point sixty miles beyond Fort Kearney,
The cmigrants wcro generally getting n,
long we'll The roads arc strowed with
graves of those who died. The cholera
had broken out among the Indians. alarm
ing them so much that they had fed from
the trail of tho emigrants. The Sioux,
Pawno's, and Oheynes had all disup.
pOared."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

PATRICK CoLIINs.--Tho Locofoco pa
pers deny that this gentleman is a defaul-
ter and state that hc has been at all times
willing to surrender to his Successor the
monies ofthe Government; but that tho
latter, being unwcll, has not been able to
receive it. All we have to say is this -
tho monies were demanded from the late
incumbent, wo have it upon the best au.
lhority. and he refused to deliver them
over.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

0TThe Texan Senators, Messrs. Hous.
TON and RusK, have come out in strong
opposition to Calhoun and his southern
Address. We ulso see it stated that r.
J. WALKER, Folks Secretary of the
Treasury, has taken the samo stand
The latter report needs confirmation.
~ An accident occurred, on the Phila
dolphia and New Jersey Railroad, few
days since, by which two persons were
killed and seventeen severely, some NOR.
tally, wounded.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10
lay Morning, August 10. Is40.
August Elections.

TENNEssEE.-Trousdale, Locofoco, is
elected Governor by 5000 majority. Ew-
ing, Loco, is elected to Congress from :he
Nashville district by rs majority, The
Locofocos have carried both houses of the
State Legislature and gained three mem
bsrs of Congress. We have no further
advices, nor do we care abou: any.
NoRTm CARoLINA.--So far as heard
from, the returns indicate no change in
the Congressional delegation. Venable'
in the 5th; Daniels, in the 9th; and Arshe'
in the 7lh. Locofocos, are elected. In
the Sth, Stanley, and in the 9th, Outlaw,
Wings, are elected. We have no further
returns. t
KENrucKY.-We have partial returns
of tho first days voting in this State.
They indicate the election of pro. sla-
very majority in the Convention and 9th.
cr gains for the Locofocos.
INDIANA.--No returns frcm this State
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

WEKNow from letters received in town
by wings and democrats, written when
the events trauspired, that Col. Weller
hastened with all possible despatch from
Chagres to Panama, at which last named
place he arrived in throe days. being four
days after his arrival in Chagres river,
which corroborates the convincing testi.
mony furnished by the Statesman.-E Eagle
Will the Eagle now say that it knows
from these same letters, that Col. WELLER
"haStencd '0iM all possible despatch" from
Panama. Let us have all the story.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

iVWe regret to learn, that Auditor
WooDs is detained ftom his duties, in
Columbus. by severe iudisposition in his
family. In his absence, however, the
business of the office will be conducted
by competent persons.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10
White Lead.

An KEGS pure and No. l. just received, and
~ for sale low by P. B0PE.
-.ancaster, May 4, 1913. So
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

0EFThe value of boats and cargoes
lately destroyed by fire at St. Louis, is es
timated at $50, 900, mostly covered by
insurance
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

tYT Another fro broke out in Atwood's
drug store, ST. Louis, on tho I'd inst, by
which property to the amount of$l6 900,
was destroyed
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10
To Painters and others.

R6\ KEGS of PURE WHITE LEAD, just re-
OW ceived and for sale by
]. C. WEAVER & CO.
Lancaster, May 4, 1919
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

lV'A despatch from Louisville, dated
tho 4th inst states that the Louisville and
Portland canal will be closed for epairs,
from the 18th inst, until further notice.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

FATHER MATHEW. We notice by a
letter published in the Chillicothe papers
that Father MATHEW has agreed TO visit
that town, sometime during his sojourn in
this country. Many of his counlrymcn
reside in this neighborhood and host of
friends who have watched his progress
and rejoiced in his success from the first,
and would it not be well to take some ac-
tive measures to secure to Lancaster q
visit from this good and great mani If
he should go back to Ireland and write n
book upon America, its manners and Gus
toms, no ono will regret the civility shown
him here. He is man not puppet.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

NOBLE SELF DEvoTIoN.-We learn
from the Cincinnati Gazette that several
members of the Medical Profession in
that city, upon hearing of the great dis
tress at Sandusky, Immediately started up
TO aid the sick. We notice the names
of Drs. Strader, ,Caroland Hughes, Banks
Foote, Stephens, Quinn, Lindsay, Ochel,
tree, and Hinsdale, with several nurses
Drs. Ackley, Delameter and Spencer,
with several students of Medicine, went
from Cleveland. They found the city in
most dcplorabe condition, and imme
diately entered upon their work ofmorcy
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

~ II tO'Nb' TT 1O" 7uto'' Z" I 'F'oO"' 8 IT
from Gov. Johnston states that Gen. Tay-
lor and himself will visit that city aud
meet the people on tho 18th inst
GB5' The schooner Ferdinand, from Bal.
timore for California, is reported to have
foundercd when six days out from Rio,
aud all hands except two persisted. Thir.
ty-nine were lost. Some doubt is ex-
pressed as to tho correctness of the re-
port.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10
Furniture.

HAVE in charge lot of GOOD FURNITURE,
i which ! will dispose Of at private sale on the
usual credit. T. b. EWING.
Lancaster, June 90, 13i9 8
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

AN UNcoMFoRTABLE SITUATION
ofour exchanges says:
What an uncomfortable situation is a
sent on sofa between TWO beautiful
girls, Quo with black eys, jet ringlets, and
snowy nec&-tho other with soft blue
eyes, sunny ringlets, red cheeks aad lips,
both laughing and talking to you at the
same time.
A young friend at our elbow thinks
that, ifsuch stu is uncomfortable
ho would like to suffer the Inconvenience
a little while with an arm around each one
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10
A Word i'm VOur Ear.

HVH0SE indebted to me will take notice that
u am now settling up my old accounts. l
wish every one, without exception, TO call and
settle by cash or note. JOHN N. LITTLE.
Lancaster, May IL, l849 u
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

To oliver II. Perry, Esq, Sheriff of Fair-
field County, Ohios
NnIE undersigned, citizens Of said County in pursuance
~ of the Act entitled An act to authorize theJCOmmis
soncrs NJ Fairfield County subscribe Stock in Railroad
Company pnssc February 2ilh, 1913 aud the Act amen
daloy thereof passed March 2ih 1910 request you give
notice 10 the qualified Voters Of suld County at the
annual Fall Election in October next, on the question
whether said county hn become subscriber not to the
Capital Stock Of The 'scioto aud Hooking Valley Railroad
COmDauy.' ~ untpF gnid Acts
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

Hon. THOMAS EwING-Superior tal-
ent and un'iring industry, in Wing, are
all that is wanting to malk him for the
shafts of calumniators and slanderers.
Failing in their attack upon Gen TAYLOR,
the opponents of his Administration are
now turning their batteries upon the hon.
ored and gifted Secretary ofthe Interior.
Old charges, newly gossod over are
brought forward-the pen of malice is
busiIy at work and the most vindictive
and unscrupulous of the Locofoco press,
are endoavoring to aim a blow at Gen
TAYLoR's Administration through one of
its Secretaries.
We noed not say that their labor will
be in vain. The American people will
not permit faithful public servants thus to
be sandered. lfthey do their duty in
their ProperSphere they will be rewarded
The memory of Mr.. Ewing will survive
in tho hearts of generous people, and
his deeds will be acknowledged and
praised in tho recorded pages of Ameri-
can History, when his rcviIers are des-
pissed or forgotten. Mark that!
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

MORE HERoEs FALLEN.-A telegraph
ic despatch from New Orleans, dated Ju
ly 2sth. says:-
"Brevet Major Collinson r. Gates, of
the Slh regiment of U. S. infantry, died
of cholera at fredericksburg. Texas, on
the 2Slh June. Major G, was brave
and gallant officer, and served with dis
tinction in the Florida war, and also in
the Mexican war, at Resaca de la Palma.
where no was severely wounded. AS
soon as he recovered from his wound he
joined SCOTS wing of the army, and bore
a gallant part in the capture Of the city
of Mexico.
Lieut.. John Booker of the same repi-
ment, was accidentally killed by falling
from his horse few weeks ago. He was
young man of promising military tai
ents, was through the whole Mexican war
and distinguished himself on many occa.
sionS for his fearless conduct and deeds
of gallantry."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

Reports Of the abatement OF the DIS
ease, generally, in Ohio, come to hand.
There have been several cases aud few
deaths in Tifin. In Sandusky, it mas
decreased as rapidly as it commenced
and but few new cases occurred. There
arc few cases and occasional deaths in
Cleveland.
In Cincinnati and ST. Louis the epi-
demic'has almost entirely abated and but
few deaths occur. In Springfield, Xenia,
Eaton and number of small towns, there
have teen number of deaths.
In the East we do not notice that the
epidemic is violen; except in New York,
About 100 deaths occur there daily. In
Buffalo, it continues and proves fatal in
many cases.
A number Of persons, PHYSICIANS and
private citizens. have nobly distinguish.
ed themselves by their acts of kindness
and selfdevotion towards the citizens OF
Sandusky. Three or four young ladies' Of
that place have devoted their entire at.
teniiou to the sick and dying, and deserve
more honor than all the bravo warriors
on Gods footstool. Many a prayer, from
afflicted hearts, will ascend for their hap
piness and prosperity.
LATER.-On the 9th, there were five
deaths in Sandusky-only 700 people left
in the city. On Wednesday, l death in
Columbus. In the aims house, in Berkc
county, Pa, out Of l57 paupers 81 had
died at The latest advices.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-08-10

C9Tho apples spoken of, upon the
first page, were packed by our friend,
Mr.. DAVID AUGUSTUS, who resides near
Tarlton. He says that some of the same
kind were kept over a year.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-08-16
Great Occasions.

Many persons suppose that they fail from
want Of great opportunities, and that great
occasions make great men. 1t is true that
great occasions bring forth great men, but
ITO not make them. An.old writer says, that
in order to try whether vessel is leaky, you
ought first try it with water before you trust
it with wine. And so it is with men. Be-
fore they will be selected for trying and ar
duous positions, the community must be
satisfied of their integrity and trustworthi-
ness. They judge of a man by his conduct
in small and ordinary occasions. A high
character is the labor of years, and when it
is attained, the opportunity generally offers
of position, where profit and honor may
be gained. What is worth doing at all is
worth doing well, is good maxim, which
should he carried through life. He that is
always careful and diligent in trivial matters,
affords the best security that he will be faith
full in important matters.-Hars. Dem. I'm.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-08-16

Iconfess the comparison Of the finest Scotch
women, with those educated i'm England,
mortifes little all my tartan nationality
| cannot disguise it: our bellies have too
much Scotchness about them. Another
would suspect this to be sidelong flattery;
but if | am known to you, you know it is
the pure impression Of conviction. can
not exactly describe all the difference be-
tween Scotch and English women; but do,
Involuntary, acknowledge that Galilea has
conquered US. The language and voices of
the latter have a tone of refinement. Their
education is generally so much better; and
yet, after all, this does hot describe the diff
ference. am clear that man born north
has not perfect idea of what, properly and
generally speaking, fine woman is until he
has seen the best Of English women. AS
to the French women | cannot describe to
you my ideas Of them. There are two sorts
of them, the aqualine, or rather, nutcracker
faces, and the broad faces; both are ugly
Perhaps, on the whole, the French face here
has broadness at the cheek bones that is
very unbecoming. The boosted gait and
air of the women have no charms for me.
That sweet and Greek cast of countenance,
which verify believe English women have
more than any others, is not to be seen in
Paris; or, if you see it, you Immediately find
out that it is an English woman.-Lsfe of
Campbell.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-08-16
London Funerals.
BY MRS. KIRKLAND.

A London funeral is curious sight for
an American. Not only is the hearse sur
mounted 10y six or eight towering plumes Of
black feathers, but the ''mourning coaches"
black as night-pannels, wheels, coachmen,
horses, and all-are decorated after the
same prodigious fashion, so that the whole
procession, seen from a little distance, mods
like company of mandarins. These coach
es are we'll named ''mOurning coaches," for
they do the mourning on such occasions,
generally going quite empty i'm solemn
common in London "funerals performed" is
truly appropriate one. Among the actors
are two people called mutes, who in SOL
emn trappings, and bearing each what seems
broom with cloth tied over it, stand OH
either side the front door Of the deceased,
and when the procession moves, precede it.
The ignOble having gone SO far in the
performance Of funeral exhibitions, the no.
bility have devised cunning way to Dis
ting ue in this matter They invariably bury
early in the morning and in a private man
ner; budding off the body to the family
vault by railroad or steamer, as if it were
a bale of goods. Lord George Bentnck,
Lord Ashburton, and several other very
distinguished persons, died while l was in
London, but no one knew when or where
tney were inferred. LOfu george uteu I'm
the country, but his body was brought to
London and buried privately. In such ca
ses the hatchment-a sort of funeral -armo-
rial picture, of diamond or Iozenge shape,
is placed on the outside of the house, and
left there for some months, or | believe
year, to keep the deceased and his dignities
in mind.
A proposed novelty in the acting of
funerals, is ''Shillibeer's Patent Family
Hearse, arranged for carrying corpse and
six mOurners" Whether this will be gen.
orally adopted may be doubted. Such an
improvement might injure the mourning
coach business.
After all it makes but very little difference
what particular forms are preferred for
stately funerals, especially in cities. think
that the English nobility have chosen the
wisest part, in making the last solemn cerc-
mony strictly family affair. There are
too many opposing and contradictory infu-
ences in the streets Of large city, to allow
of any sentiment about the procession, so
it becomes merely a matter of form. In
the country it is different. There is room
in country life for an infant palhos connect
ed with death. The remembrance of such
things makes mere forms very offensive.
Death should be left to its own dignity.