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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

CANADIAN INDEeEsDFNcE.--The movement
in behalf Of Canadian independence has become
more marked and open. MIR. ii. B Wilson,
who has been FOR some years prominently con-
nectcd with provincial politics, has issued the
prospectus of new semi-weekly paper, to be
called the "Canadian Independent" which he
proposes to issue at Hamilton and Toronto
chiefly designed to promote, by peaccable
means. separation from the mother country"
In Lower Canada the feeling in favor of inde-
Pendeace is almost unanimous, and the public
press has taken the lead in its advocacy. In
Upper Canada large proportion of the inhab-
4tsnte are eaid 10 entertain similar sentiments,
although, from thel subselgiency 10 purity Pur-
poses, 4he journals avoid the subject. The
opinion is also expressed that the English Gov
ernment vii! coacade independence whenever
it shall be asked by assiorky Of The people.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15
A { OR Z ECTIOS,

iew weeks ago we published an article, on
The authority Of general rumor. stating that
JoHNsToS MCKEE Aad been arrested by the Dep
uiy Sheriff OF Blair county, for passing large
amount Of counterfeit money. We have since
received letter from MIR. Mckee, dated Hoi-
i.daysburg, August 30th, in which he informs
Us that our statement was Incorrect and in vim
dication Of his conduct requests US TO give pub
hcity 70 the following explanation, which we
cheerfully comply with
Il was in Cambria county and in the course of
business gave s. note TO a citizen there which,
IS soon as / learned there was any doubt Of its
Icing genuine, endeayored TO redeem by giving
another for IL, about which there could be no
dispute. The person who had il, at the instance
II an enemy OF mine in this town preferred TO
commence prosecution against me to getting
good money for this that they allege is bad. 1t
happened that about that time went TO Harris
burg on business, and the Deputy Sheriff OF this
county, (@ho i very great man in his own
1shmahon) went to Cambria county, got the
warrant, and followed me to Harrisburg. !
Game up with him TO this place my friends who
koo~ me here (zt my home, since left Miffiin
eounty,) al once went my bail, and we will
know an month whether am the bad
faan your article would lead people to believe
IL. Yours truly,
JOHNSTON MCKEE.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15
ARE YOT ASSBSSRD a,

II s not, perhaps, says the Harrisburg Intel
ligencer, too early to remind the Wings Of the
necessity Of being assessed ten days before the
election. The election takes place on Tues
day, the 9th Of October, less than four weeks
from this time. Bear il in mind, and attend
to this important duty in time. Each one OF
you should examine the Lists Of voters put up
in your respective election districts, by your
assessors, and if your names are not there, have
yourselves assessed immedia,ely-ior if you
are not assessed at least ten days before the
election, or have not paid a State or County tar
within two years past, you will lose your vote.
Get assessed.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15
Dl & D..

At the residence of his brother, in Peters
burg, Huntingdon county. ALLEN L. MILL
KEN. son of James Mil!ken Esq, OF this place,
aged 24 years and 5 months
0rThe citizens generally ale invited to al
tend the funeral of the deceased, from the re-
sidence Of his father, at O'Clock of this Fri
day) afternoon.
On Sunday, the 10th inst, at his residence
in Oliver township. GEORGE w. Oliver, aged
4S years. Mr.. o. leaves a wife and two chill
dren to mourn their untimely loss
In McVeytown, on the 4th inst. Miss Ma
RY MONTGOMERY, aged IA years.
In the city of Albany. on Sunday the ID inst,
Mrs. JULIA E. VAN buren,, wife of DIR John
Van Buren,, and sister of Theo. Fem, senior
editor of the Harrisburg Telegraph.
On TIE 26th ult-, in New Berlin, Rev. PE-
TER BEAVER, aged g. years.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

"A Full VoTE rs WIG VICroRY"-This
is the remark of the Boston Post upon the re-
cult of the Wing triumph in Rhode Island,
where Mr.. Dixon 10 elected TO Congress by
majority of 600 over Mr. Thurston, the late
Locofoco member. The vote, says the Pos,
is largely increased, and PULL VOTE is A
WHO VICTORY
So i, is The remark does not only apply
TO Rhode island, but to many other States in
the Union. It is equally applicable to Penn
sure Of a Wing victory Here also.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15
NOliteS Of Advertisements.

Ne are requested to refer our readers 10 a
notice in another column, announcing the de.
2ication ofa new Methodist Episcopal Church,
IN Granville township, to take place oa the
30th inst.
The University of Maryland Faculty of
Physic announce, IN to-days paper. that the
lectures Of the ensuing session will commence
on ,Ae 29h OF October. Young Students Of
Medicine may find il an advantage TO attend
,hs University in preference TO others.
By reference to our advertising columns it
will be seen that ~ J. RuplsnL has received
the latest fall fashions, and. having on hand an
extensive assortment, is nov prepared 10 fur
nish all wLo desire with Hats and Caps Of ey-
cry size aud price.
Z. L. JONES appears to-day with conspicu-
Gus advertisement, in which he enumerates
poEtlon Of the extensive stock of goods which
be is nov Offering for sale.
JOHN RusLE offers ali enormous reward for
the apprehension of an iRdented boy. who re-
Gently decampet.
The administrators OF VIZ. MIRKs, deceased,
publish notice.
Merchants and others are referred to the ad-
Sertisement OF NJ D Cohen.
DR. s. ?. Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Is for sale
st the Medical Depot, No IL.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15
What rsed TO be Done with the Money -

The following sensible remarks should be
seriously reflected upon by every voter OF
MisaiG county. Let every one ask himself
whether he can consistently oppose a party
that is aboat coasummsting SO desirable a
change in the condition OF oGr finances !--whe-
Their he can aid in eleciing TO Office men who
are identified with party which hes hereto
fore proved 80 treacheroGs to the eaidjnal in,
terests CT Pennsylvania G-and. whether it
would be good policy io eject aen whose &c
iions have thus Ear been so eainently salu-
tary, for the sole purpose OF reinsisting those
who, past experience tells us, geek Lut the
qualification of a morbid cupidity?
This is a question beginning to be asked
Governor Johnston in the short time of his ad-
ninistration has paid the State interest and had
II maid as an honest mandesires TO pay his debts
in coin. esidesthis, long list OF debts which
have been aceumulating for years under the To-
cofoco administrations, have been received by
him, audited and PAID amounting to the astound-
ing sum of ,OGU. These were honest credi-
tors whose names had been kept hack, to salts
fy the demands of political plunderers. BE-
sides this he has already set apart the sum Of
sos TO the sinking fund, and yet after all this,
inc IocoIoCo AuuNor 6enerai has to luIn the
Wing Treasurer in a repor, that they have ores
$3.50 COO of surplus in the Treasury, for contin-
gent application TO the North Branch canal
This work, after lying twenty years idle, is
about TO be completed from resources within
the means of the State itself, when will be ad-
ded $4,000 year to It's regular revenues with
out deduction for interest on loans 10 effect It.
We shall do il with our own money and without
any taxes-on the cortrary, have our taxes
yearly reduced by it,
But the inquiry now IS, what uoed TO be done
" ith the money? The former administrations
had the same means al control that Governor
Johnston has. How then does it come that he
ean do so much, with the same means that they
lid so Eule' This is question for every hon
st man to answer. 1t is one that peculiarly
itself to every tax payer-every own
er of property, who found it diminishing in val
ie on his hands by the continued increase of the
State debt, for which il was bound and the evi-
iently increasing inability, as il seemed, of the
State ever 10 pay il. How does ii come thai
hey now see this all changed Governor Joi..-
,ton had control Of the state finances Il few
months, and all is changed as if by magic and
his magic nothing more than an honest aud
wise application of those means that were here
ofore misappled and misused - Pittsburgh Amer
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15
An IInGeeling Husband.

more singular case of protracted tyranny
accompanied with circumstances indicating so
denrayed a condition of the moral principle
copld scarcely be learned among the records OF
domestic life. than what has been foand in the
history of a man named Burland, recently de-
ceased. who carried on the business of black
smith for many years past on east Front street,
in this city. Burland had been married some
wears. and had a family, when he took into his
service young girl, and about tn. same period
had his wife placed in a small upper room, away
from all intercourse with any human being, up
on the pretence Of insanity but with the real
motive Of taking this young female as partner
for his bed and board The miserable exis-
tence of the unhappy wife was prolonged by
meagre supplies of food but no person was suf-
fered to approach her, and all appliances for
personal comfort or cleanliness were cut off,
Remonstrances were made from time TO time BY
the neighbors, but the desperate character of
the man seemed TO create some apprehensions,
if expostuation or interference were interposed
too far, and this poor emaciated, friendless,
hopeless female lived on, unconscious of the
sweet sPpToach Of even or MORN till within a
few days ago, when, her unnatural husband dy-
4ng, application was made 10 the Township Trus-
fees on her behalf She was Immediately vis-
tied By one OF these gentlemen, ana when in
formed that size would be removed 10 z comfort
able asylum, abe uttsred NAM expressions Of
gratitude, and raised her eyes to Heaven, utter
ing 6 prayer Of Thanksgiving for the iatetposi-
tion E'i.ict had even then saved her froEn fur
iher prolongation Of her suffering. The unfor-
tunate woman is now in tie pauper establish
.aent attached TO tie Commercial Hoap!tal --
Cincinnati ChfGEfcie.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

CAIIFoRgIA ENicEAETs.-A letter from Fort
Laramie, dated July l2;h, in the ST. Louis Re-
publican, says that there has been much sickness
and suffering among the snigrants ca their way
90 California across the plains. The sickness
has been mostly confasG 10 the Western emf
grants, those froG the Eastern States having
suffered very little The writer says
Five ;aonsan Gge hundred wagons have rass-
cd, averaging three and a half souls per wagon ::
ani the number Of deaths from the Missouri
riser 10 this point about one and half per
mile, which is below the mark
Scores of graves have been passed which
base 10 identity placed over their remains and
have not been enumerated in any catalogue
The graves that | saw had been dug up by the
wolves, the bodies dragged 10 the surface, and
the limbs and fragments scattered all around
From this place west, the sickness did not fol-
low the trains so Ear as heard from.
Al this point, and for some distance back
hundreds of wagons have been burned, and tons
of provisions thrown away, the owners packing
the rest OF The road. IL is fact of dear-bought
experience, that this is the only sensible way of
going 10 California and the next sensible idea
IS, that II men are so foolish as to bring wagons
he sure and haul them with oxen. Unless for
families, there is no for wagons. Only
about hundred families have crossed tie
plains this season.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

THE RRY AFFAIR-The New Orleans pa
pers come 10 Us charged with comments in re-
lation to the abduction of Rey. In New Or
leans the press expressed the greatest ind,g-
nation al the part which the evidence repre-
seEts the Spanish Consul to have PLAYED, ard
expresses conviction that there has been rank
pejury. From this opinion, however. tie
Crescent dissents, still treating the abduction
as fiction, and representing the surrender of
Rey az ii concession to the United States
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

Among the many ii:ile incidents attendant up
on Gen, TayiUr's visit to Pittsburgh, the Gazette
OF that city, relates the following:
A gentleman, upon introducing to the Presi-
dent beautiful young lady, observed that She
was a locofoco, when the General Immediately
saluted her upon both ehseks, remarking that lie
always kissed the locofoco ladies twice, they
were % very scarce
Ia referring 10 the above the Washington COM
monwcalth states, in addition, that several whig
ladies Immediately changed their politics We
don't doubt Il.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

After publishing the particulars of the break
ing up OF the Cuban expedition, by the seizure
Of The three steamers in New York harbor, the
Washington Republic goes on TO remark
The Tamifcations OF this expedition appear
most extensive. connecting certainly New y ork,
Fhiiadelpfua, New Orleans and probably Bos-
ton and some ofthc Western cities. That the
parties concerned will have reason 10 thank
tie Government for It's interference, there is no
doubt; IT being incontestabie that, II the expe.
dlton had sailed aud lan1ed at any point oflhe
island of Cuba, il would have been met by an
overwhelming Spanish force, for the Captain
General was familiar with all the plan, and
iew or n1ne would have escaoed massacre or
the garOle.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

TIE FLORIDA DIsruRaAScEs -Thc Sccre
lary OF War has written 10 the Governor of
Florida, that he does not see the proprlety OF
raising fore. IN that State greater than the
free OF al! the Indians there He thinks the
force about 10 be stationed there fully adequate
to the defence OF the country, and fears that
the measures proposed may embarrass the peace
able removal of the Indians, which is about 10
be Undertaken by the Government, with pros.
poets OF success.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

a MURDERER SESTE>CED.-in C.earfield
county, Lo-enis Altman, who was found gull
~ OF murder in the first degree, in February
last, but obtained grant for new trial, ap-
peared in Court Oh Tuesday Of last week and
pleaded guilty of murder ia tie second degree
Judge Woodward subsequently sentenced him
to twelve years solitary confinement in the
Western Penitentiary.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15
BALTIMORE. Sept. Is. ls49.

FLouR.-We note sales Yesterday of 400
bbs. Howard Street Flour at 50. GRAIN
We note sales of ordinary TO good wheat at
9Sal02 cents, and good TO prime parcels at
lo2alO5 cents Sales also Of fair to good
whites at lU5alll cents. Corn has declined
Sales of white TO-DAY at 56a59 cents. and of
yellow at 60a6i cents. Oats are also lower
Sales at 29a32 cents.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15
n A B E | 2 D

On the llth inst, by the Rev A. Britain,
JACOB SHRoM TO Miss. MARY CATHARIsE,
daughter of ID. |. Prunner ESQ.,, both Of Belle
fonte.
On the Same day by the Rev. John Tonner,
Mr.. Wk BuRSs, to Miss. CATRARIsE McCAr.
FERTY, both of Bellefonte
On the 9th inst, by Rev. J. F. Mesick, George
Stroop, editor Of the Perry county Democrat,
to Miss Lana Jane Roth, of Bloomfield.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

RopBEaY.--The Trcasufcr's cfTice oi Bed
ford county was entered IN Saturday nighl.
the Is, inst, and $3.50 III specie stolen. The
rogues carried the cafe, IN which the money
was kept, short distance from town, broke il
open by means Of axes, chsels, and sledge
hammer, and thus obtained possession OF lis
contents The peri etrators Of the crime have
not scr been detected
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

From every portion OF our commonwealth,
we are in the receipt Of good news with regard
to the coming elections. The nomination of
Mr.. Fuller, appears to have infused a new
spirit into the party and aronsed it's members
to action. The election is pregnant with i'm
PcrtsDce, and we expect to see every Pennsyl.
yaniaR do his duty.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

J. NJ. BncK.-Ths gentleman, well known
IN harrisburg, an intelligent member Uf,he
typographical profession. Translator, engraver
and universal genius, at the latest advices, was
confined in the fortress OF Rostalt, in Germany.
After visiting his friends, Mr.. T. was about re-
turning TO his country, when the Revolution in
France broke ont. The excitement in Ger
many Immediately followed, and be remained,
aud has since taken an active part in the strug.
gle for liberty, now in progress throughout Eu-
rope. They have agreed to release him upon
condition that ne VIII leave for the United
States, never to return Harrisburg Caior.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

The American Psychological Journal for
September, published by Alessrs. FowIers g.
Wells, has been received, and is as usual filled
with diversity Of highly instructive matter.
This is a work which certainly deserves, and
should receive, an extensive encouragement
from the sotaries Of science. Persons desirous
oi subscribing for it can do so by calling at this
office
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

FosGr YcAEs AGo.-The Chambcrshurg
Wing, IN noticing the recent visit Of General
Taylor to that place, says
"Forty years ago, As he himself stated be
passed through. and on this occasion, tarried
one day IN Chsmbersburg, but under what vast
i different circumstances, He was then a
Young officer in the army, and on his way from
Baltimore to Pittsburg, the whole Of which dis
tance he travelled on foot Now he goes as the
honored President of a mighty nation, greeted
at every turn by the overlowing love and admi-
ration OF his countrymen.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

ACQUAINTED WITH IluNAS NATrRE.-Mr
Dudley, one of The candidates for Governor of
Texas, says that ne praoticed medicine in ear
ly life, was minister of the gospel, for several
sessions member OF the Legislature, and al
SO practising Attorney, and had a chance to
become acquainted with human nature.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

VERsosr-Ihc election in Vermont, held
on the 4th inst, has resulted in most glori-
ous victory of whig principles. The whole
wing ticket was triumphsntly elected, not
withstanding combination had been formed
between the Locotocos and rec Soilers.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

The Kittanning Free Press states that Gov
Johnston left that place on W ednesday, the
9TH inst, with his family, tor Harrisburg lie
will probably stop few days at his fathers N
Westmoreisnd county.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

President Taylor arrived in Washington on
Saturday last, having proceeded home from Nj
agara falls without stopping, except one night
IN Baltimore. We regret TO learn that ne has
not yet recovered from the fatigue attendant
upon his tour. He is reported to be still weak
and feeble.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

4 young lady made her appearance the
other day on the leYee near the fcrty landing
After standing for few moments in medita-
tive mood, she threw herself into the river
and disappeared beneath the waves. A young
man who was standing by and witnessed her
movements. immediately rushed to the rescue,
and succeeded in bringing her safe again to
terra firma-when he discovered that he had
saved the life Of his sister. The cause Of this
attempted suicide was seduction LonisyiHe
NcuS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

HnowEED.- We regret to learn iha, three
ladies and two gentlemen were drowned in
the Susquehanna river, below Columbia on
the 29th ut, whilst attempting to cross in
skif, which, coming in collision with rock.
was upset There were six persons in the
boat at the time. o5e OF whom escaped.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

PARDON or FAIRBANKS RY Gov. CRITTES-
DEp-Mr Calvin Fairbanks OF Gennesse, n.
Y, was convicted IN Kentucky five years ago
Of aiding the escape Of slave, and sentenced
to the pcni,en,iary for ls years. Yielding
to Petitions signed by Mr. Clay and other dis
,ngalshed citizens. Gov Crit1enden has par
doned hm aud he is aow on l,is wHg home.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

AREEsT.-A man whose name, we are in
formed, is Zekial Siyils, was arrested and con-
lined IN our county Jail, one day las, week, for
passing counterfeit Treasury Note, of the
amount Of $50.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE TARIFF OF do
The Danvlle pa Democrat states that an
other Of the large furnaces OF the Montour
Iron Company, at Danville, was blown out on
Friday last, leaving but one of their four fur
naces in operation.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

4 dreadful occurrence took place at York
vile, Michigan, on the 9Th uIt. Mr. Ashbe
Kellogg, a respectable gentleman ofthat place,
had Il son whose reckless habits had almost
turned his fathers brain. On the day above
mentioned the son demanded money from his
father and cndeavorvd TO enforce his demand
by exhibition OF pistol. Thus SO incensed Mr.
Kellogg that he seized sn axe and killed the
yoaog man iastantiy.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

Mr.. Fuller, the whig candidate for Canal
Commissioner, is announced 10 address several
meetings in the Eastern and Northern parts Of
this State.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

Loc1 1FoCoIss IN INDIASA.---The town OF
Salt Creek, in jackson county, Indiana, does
not contain one whig voter; bat it happens TO
have more citizens in the State Prison than
any four towns in the State. This circum-
stance reduces the locofoco s,a|ori:y consider
ably, but il is still, heavy.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

The Hon. A. Newman, member of Congress
elect from Virginia, died in Pittsburgh, on the
Sth inst, after an illness of but few hours
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

While Pennsylvania contains iron enough
10 lay forty railroads around the earth, the
iron rails fo- the new track to avoid the Inclin-
cd Plain, near Philadelphia, are imported from
England.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

We observe by the Ilolidaysburg Wing
that the Farmers Bank of Lancaster has es-
lablished an Agency in that place under the
fuperintendence Of Richard K. Bryan, Esq.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

The little State of Rhode Island has with
IN her limits l63 cotton mills, which annually
consume $4,000 bales of cotton, and manufac-
ture 10000, 900 yards of cloth.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

The Le'oisto,cn Milks arc paying 95 to
100 cents for good wheat, so cents for Rye.
80 cents for Corn, and 80 cents for Oats.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

The N. Orleans papers contain the names Of
l6i candidates for election to the Office Of Cor
one- Of that city.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-15

Rev. }. N. Mafit, the Baton Rouge Advocate
says, will be invited TO taho charge of a new
Methodist chu ch in New Orleans