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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
"IIle NTuim CIlunCc. .

During the past Campaign, we have necessarily
incurred heavy expenses, and our wants are pro-
portiOnabIy increased. We have been disap'
pointed in obtaining assistance in the quarter from
which We expected ii, and We must necessarily
rely upon those. who owe us for Subscription, for
Advertising aud Job-work. We have a heavy a.
muuut upon our books, which We need much
more than tIinse indebted to us. In many cases.
subscribers have not paid US anything since we
took charge Of the ofics-others have been for
months and years in onr debt forsmall amounts Of
advertising To each individual il may appear
triAins item and he may suppose that we can get
along without il; but when he remembers that ii
is to such small items rely entirely for support
he certainly will 10 longer hesitate to pay us. 1t
is on account OF the smaness Of the claims. that
we cannot send an agent to collect them. Should
We. however, be compelled to do so, we will be
under the necessity Of remunenting ourselves by
collecting in full, from our list Of published Pri.
ces. Subscribers will bear this in mind. aud not
blameus, should necessity compel to this course
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
aAmrnrn Rnrcnlis.n -

. The above 10 the title Of a new paper, the first
number Of which we have received. hailng from
the Modern Athens" II is neatly printed on
good paper, with beautiful type, und presents all
excellent front. 1t is edited by JoSArHAS +.
KKLLY, Jr,. aud is to be conducted after the man
ner ofthe spirit Of the Tunes" The editor is
we'll known to the reading community as wri
ter Of uch spirit, raciness and humor. and better
had il been for him had he marked out an original
track and not attempted to follow in the footsteps
OF the Spirit" However the number before us
is au excellent one and gives token Of n good pa
per ., ...s.a
The title Of the paper was obtained by offering
prize or$iO Many had been offered and this
u beautiful one we think, was selected. Among
all the competitors, we think the cit, Item" Of
the Cincinnati Despatch bears of the palm, though
he did not get the dimeS. Here is his:
ANOTHER CoMPErIroR FOR THE PRIzE!
Some men in Boston, abou. to start q
sporting paper, Offer premium Of $40
for the best title to the same. We sug.
gest the name of the JAcKAss. aud let the
party select the HEAD from ,herown BODY
The terms of tho paper arc o. per year or q
for clubs of six. Address post paid, WnsoE s
| Co 81 Devonshire st.. Boston, Mass. .f..i d,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
LATEST NEWS
latest Foreign News.

AAtCoe EOsCb8n RNON
During the past two days, Cotton and most
kinds Of Breadstuffs have slightly decllaed'
The Corn Market is dull. 3a-s
The Caliiornia Gold Fever is raging in England
as much as it is in the United States.
olillOn BarrOt will probably be elected Vice
President of Franceby the National Assembly
NJ. Duhure will succeed him Us Minister Of JUS
tice.
Lamartine favors the dissolution of tho Assem-.
bly,. ..c....-. s.atl 81
1t is said OH the authority ofthe Ministerial cir
ces in Paris, that an Intervention in behalf olthe
Pope, will shortly be made by all tie great CathO-
lie powers Of Europe. .. rr.-s
Pestb, in Hungary. bias surrendered to the Aus
trian general, Wyndyshgratz. .5.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
.1armIlnln.h RImrilzine.

This Magazine for February surPasses
even itself. taking the lead, far ahead, Of
all monthlies ofLight Literature. o'"
1t contains four super5 engravings and
a page Of Emusic. The engraVings of this
work. by the best Artists. are excellent
and gives the Magazine it's peculiar and
superior character.
The original papers, as usual, are con-
tributed by the best writer's. A magni6'
cent engraving, surpassiug overy thing
Of the kind, is promised in the next mum
ber. $50 'aF '''i T1
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
T'he So,athern COMvcMtiOm. .

The proceedings Of the Convention of
the Southern members Of Congress are
important. and as many Of our readers
are anxious to learn what was done, we
avail ourselves Of an abstract Of the two
addresses from the Cincinnati GGsette.
Tho sddressesin full are too lengthy for
publication. W tu9 ,l
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

ETTEcTs OF EMAScIP4rIoN.-The Cincinnati
Enquirer alludes to the agitation Of the emaacpa-
ton subject in Kentucky, and Says h
There is an effect OF emancipation, which poll
ticiaus appear not TO have looked ut. This is, il
effect on the Congressional representation. While
slaves, only three5Vth' enter into the laws ofrcP.
resentation. But ifthese negroes were free the
,phols would be counted rs representative popula.
ton. The result would be great political gain
in the National Legislature to those States which
adopted emanoipation"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
RThe reader is referred to the ad

RThe reader is referred to the ad.
vertisement of Mr.. DoDsoN and that Of
Mr.. DoDsoN & FRANKLIN, in to-day's
paper. In their line, they rank among
the best workmen in the West, and we
doubt not, will please those who may pat
ronize them. ues..
Support your home Mechanics and
build up home market for the farmers et
ceteraS are the surest means to promote
the prosperity of a town, as we'll as the
best way to get good, reliable work.
~ We have received the dollar
Weekly News" with an advertisement
marked and All offer Of exchange, provi-
ded we publish said advertisement.
We consider ourselves very courteous
to the editorial fraternity and we have a
high opinion of Judge Conrad's abilities;
but we beg leave to decline the offer. II
the proprie,ors Of the News pay us the
difference of 81, we viii exchange; il
they send us three dollars we will OK
change and give their advertisement one
insertion; if they send us their daily fol
one year,w will give their Advertisement
three Insertions and send them the Ga
zette. .,. .... d..
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
m. sI.~. T-.do n IN DI.tr,ot. :

1t will be seen by reference to the Con-
gressional proceedings,t that Dr.. EDWARDS.
from the Committee on the District of
Columbia. has introduced bill to abolish
tho Slave Trade in tho District. The
bill is so framed as to obvia.e many of the
objections which were brought to bear a,
gainst former bills, and it is expected that,
in lie prssen, shape, Il will become aluw
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
GOV. FOrd's I,,nuguraI.

The address Of Gov. Ford has elictod the warm
est concentrations from the Press Of the State.
Even Locoioco papers arc compelled to acknowl
edge its merits. But we must except from this
category the Hooking Sentinei The editor OF
that paper thinks il, a very poor document-in
style and manner like the ex-Governor's. Should
Ford come across stray copy ofthe Sentinel, he
will feel bad.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
Late fTs1111 NIexicO,

By an arrival at New Orleans, we have
Mexican news as late as the 9Th nlt.
The MexiCan Congress was convened
on the LIST of January. The expenses Of
the government are stated at SIG. $50, $50,
aud the revenue from all sources only
90, 1888, ago. leaving deficit of over
sc, ,OOO. 900.
Official information had been received
that smuggling to an immense extent is
carried on upon the Rio Grande frontier,
by which the country is deluged with A
merican goods.
The clergy Of Chiapas have protested
against the project oftbe Government, of
religious tOleration in the Republic.
The disturbances in the small towns
have been quisted, and also the difficulty
in TampicO.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

RELIGION, it is intended by some shall be pro.
NOTED in the "gold region" il possible The N.
Y. Journal Of Commerce says:
THE American Tract Society has nude liberal
grants Of its excellent publications. for nearly eve-
ry vessel which has left or is about to leave for
California. Each Of the steamers HAS received
over 10000 pages, and during the last six weeks,
nearly 100000 have been sent from the Tract
House OH board various vessels bound for the gold
region"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
non Tnxes i,l EngInmd.

The total number of dogs taxed in
Great Britain in ls42, exclusive of packs
was 200.3S6.
The whole amount nftax and commu-
ta,ion tax on 92 packs ofhouuds, amount
cd to SSl4,Sl0.
RGtes-Greyhounds, .f1; pointers, set
ters. spsniels, &C.. when Que person
keeps two or mWesel4. house dogs and
others when person has but one, SO.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

For CALIFoRSIA UNDERoRouND!-The New
Orleans Courier publishes in French an account Of
a subterranesus canal which it is alleged, has
been discovered by a Frenchman at Vera Paz,
connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans! Its
wonderful opening is near the buy OF Honduras,
its sides being constructed Of enormous stones
nicely cut. Hour adventurous spirits for Caifor-
MIA will only hold on n few weeks, they will save
much rouble as it is also stated that this most for
tunate Frenchman went through to the Pncifc
ocean in boat in 10 hours!
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
"Thc Gcrm,,m IecpmbIiCam N :

This is one ofthe best German papers publish
cd in the country. Bold and fearless in the advo'
cacy oil Wing principles, j, deserves support from
the hands Of that party. With little effort by
some of our German friends, its subscription list
in this county could be greatly increased, and the
paper would do much good. 1t is the only way
in which large portion Of our citizens can be
reached. viii not some one make the efforti
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
The Contrast.

Western Virginia contains 3s 900
square miles-Wsstern Pennsylvania 49,.
600 square miles.--In 1880 Western Va.
had . 5000 inhabitants, or about nine
and half To tho square mile; ut thai
time Western Pennsylvania had sos, 900
inhabitants, s,or eighteen To the square mile.
IL 1910 Western Virginiahad 432 900 in.
habitantS, and Western Pennsylvania
sl5,00O. .....4 ro N
Virginia 10 ten yeOrs gaining mo aud |
half to the square mile and PsunsylvaniI
neurly Seuen.
The soilof Western Virginia 10 beuel
than that of Psnnsylvsnia, and minera
wealth more abundant. The climate .
Virginia is unsunP Passed by any IN III,
Union, aud The navigable waters US WI
merons and Bavigable. And why thi
differencei
Simply bscoaso Western Virginia i
Stare soillsnd Western Pennsylvanis i
free SOUL Gin. Gazette. 'res
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

~ The Massachusetts Anti-Slavery
Society has been lately holding Con-
vention at Fanueil Hail. and adjourned
on Friday week. Among other resolu-
tious they adopted Que declareing that
"the one great object to be attempted
and achieved is the immediate dissolWtiOn
of the American Union." @"l
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
VTha SinIeaman. fearinp tho stor

3 w 1Ho StWepWoHt toa'fUB lHO n'VuA
Of indignation that the vote Of Locofoco
members. on the Black Laws, will raise
among his democratic people in Ohio,
apologies for them on the ground that
their only object in voting for the repeal
ofthese laws wac to head dthe Whigsl That
decidedly rich, and will no doubt be per
Gectly satisfactory to all Regyo.hStiag dem
oeraislS-tt5dno Citiscn '1fn z A''o
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
New Firm.

The attention of the reader is directed to the
advertisement Of Messrs CRkwToRD & JuLIAE:
Having purchacd the Great Western" from Mr.
James C. Maccracken, they are ready to wait up
on his old customers aud all Others. who may
choose to call Purchasers will find them afiablo ;
polite, accommodating and cheap. @
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
A Chnucc Cov Rnrunims.

The attention Of tho reader is directed to the
advertisement Of Mr.. HuDER in another column,
Hc is about to dispose Of his entire stock OF goods,
by auction. and a fine opportunity is offered to
Merchants and others, who are in want ofnny'
thing in bis line.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
By Teiegraph-For ns Se,OtO Gazette.
THE WORK DOVE UPt-BLACK LAWS

By TclegraPh-FOrf fhs EetOtO Gazette.
THE WORK DONE UPs-BLACK LAWS
REPEALED.
From our Correspondent at Me Capitol.
COLUMBus. Tuesday Night.
LEGISLATIVE.
MesSrs. Ely &. ALLEN:--The House
instructed the Judiciary Committee to
repeal the License Laws.
The Senate adopted joint rules to re-
sulaie Legislative proceedings. Private
bills inuumerable were on the carpet, and
variously disposed Of.
In the House, the bill to repeal the
Black Laws, as amended by the Senate,
was considered. Mr.. Pugh made capi-
tail speech. "a speech for manufactur-
ing "cdPilal." we presuIis.--ED) He
explained the provisions of the bill. as
giving blacks the power to hold Offices.
The SeUale's amendments were ac-
cepted, and Me Black LaaOs repedledN
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

POPULATION OF MhwAUKEE.--It ap-
pears by table prepared by the Milwau-
kee Sentinel that the population Of ,hat
city numbers l6.44S. and that the increase
during the past year has been 1,537.g
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

BANKS IN New JERsEY.--There are now in
New Jersey twenty-five Banks, with un aggregate
capital of $2,6OO,7OO. Their circulation is 81
42O,7ls, and the specie on hand, on the 18th inst,
$6I6, ,662.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

Tue LARGEST YEr.-TwO humans" have arri-
we'd in Boston from the cid world, measuring each
(male and Eemale) over eight feet in height, and
large in proportion. They dress in Quaker cos
tune, and call themselves Quakers.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

UThe wings Of R. I. have nominated Henry
B. Anthony (editor Of the Providence Journal
FOR Governor; Thomas Whipple for Lieutenant
Christopher E. Ribbons for Secretary
Of State; Joseph N. Blake for Attorney General
and Stephen Calhoone Tor Treasurer; George G
King Of Newport, for Congress in the Eastern
District, and Sylvester G. Sherman, the Western.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

DEATH OF Mrs. SPEScER.-The Cincinnati
Dispatch of Monday says: Mrs. Spencer, tho wild
ow of Oliver NJ. Spencer, distinguished member
ofthe early pioneers who changed this land from
savage TO civilized life, and mother of the Mayor
and Judge Spencer, died after Ions illness, yos-
t,rdaY nlternonn
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
CIsoINnArI. February 3. NJ.

A horrible tragedy was enacted ut boarding.
house on Fifth street in this city lust night, A
Mrs. Howard throat was cut by another woman,
who escaped. former wife Of Howards, who
had been discovered, has been arrested on suspi-
cion, and is undoubtedly guilty of the murder.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

CANADA.-The Parliament of Caliadn, met at
Montreal on Thursday last. The speech OF the
Governor General on the opening of the session
announces the intention oF the Crown to gran,
general umnesty "iu favor Of all persons who are
still liable to penal consequences for political ofen-
ces arising out Of the unfortunate occurrence of
1887 and 1885," The speech also announces that
the Imperial Parliament has passed a act repeal
ing the clause in The Union act which imposed
restrictions on the use ofthe French language: and
that steps will be taken oil the meeting Of the
Imperial Parliament for comforting on the Provi-
cial authorities the entire control and management
ofthe Post Office Department, which tho Cover
nor hopes will result in establishing low and
uniform rate Of postage for the British North A
merican pruvinces-Nat. Intel
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

TThe Massachusetts Legislature has resumed
its customary " inter amusementS. by the renew
ed formation of the Legislative Temperance So
ciety, and weekly Agricultural Meetings. I
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

The English papers. speculating upon
the new influx Of gold into the veins Of
commerce. assert that creditors will suffer
and debtors gain. annuitants and persons
Of fixed income will be ruined! !.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

GEN. TAyLoR.-In a few daysthe Presi-
dent elect will pass through Cincinnati,
on his way to Washington. He will pro-
ceed up the river to Piisburg.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

TThe cost ofthe NewYork and Erie Railroad,
already finished from Piermont TO Binghampton.
has been $40, 100000, or $5O.OOO per mile; and
yet both of these railways are expected to pay
good Interest on this gigantic outlay.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

F'The Hon. John NJ. Niles was nominated
on Wednesday last, by the Free Soil Convention
Of the State of Connecticut as their candidate for
the office Of fGovernor Ofthat State. The elestiOn
takes place in April next. ..., r,.,.tr..,t
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09


MurISY AND HoRRlRLE MASSACRE AT SEA-
The New Orleans picayune, OF the 2lst ult., has.
by the way OF Mexico, copy of the Friend. pub
lished at Honolulu, of November lst; two months
later than former advces. RI
The News gives long account OF horrible
mutiny aud murder at sea. October Sd, ON board
the British schooner Amelia Three Spanish A.
merican sailors were tho perpetrators, and their
victims-frst the second mate, Katano, then the
Spanish captain Alya, and passenger named
Coax. The English master, McNully, being well
urmed, aud refusing to surrender they agreed (af.
ter getting possession Of the vessel, aud Irghsen-
ing'the remainder oil the crew into subnsson) to
put him adrft in the zig, with Mrs. Cook and her
servant, Mary Hudson; but the moment he came
on board they troacherously threw him overheard
The following night, however, Hollander q
Norwegian, n Portuguese Frenchmau and a
Spaniard, concerted to recapture tue vessel and
were successful. The IIollander, whose name
is John Smith, kills the three mutineers,
and takes command Of the vessel. The vessel was
then nnvigated TO the SandwichIslands by an Eng
lish apprentice boy, sixteen years old. The two
females on board arrived safe, &c.
There were 1876 bags Of silver on board the
Amea, aud two bags of doubloons.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

GOLD ExcITEMENT.-The Sandwich Islanders
bout the discovery Of tho California Gold mines.
The inhabitants of the Island leaving in large
numbers and scarcely any one. it is said, will be
left upon the Islands, except the Missionaries and
,a1nnnan
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

R-Tbe Toledo Blade says: "Hon. wm. Saw
yer has sent Sam Medary gold piece; coined o,
California gold, in payment for ,heohiO Siatssman
"To what base uses do we come at last. !"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

Mr.. CRTTENDEN.--It is now pretty
generally conceded that this gentleman
will be offered place in General Tay-
lor's Cabinet. and will acceptit. i. >
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

A NEw HIsroRT.-It is rumored, says the NJ.
Y. Post that Major Bliss, whose pen and sword
alike contributed so largely to the glory of our
arms in the late war with Mexico. is engaged in
preparing history Of the campaign of General
Taylor, all Of which he witnessed. and most Of
which he was consulted about.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

Mr.. CLAY has been elected to the U.
S. Senate by vote of % to 45--the Lo-
cofocos voting for R. NJ. Johnson, rather
an empty compliment to the latter gen.
tleman. seer" "..'ss.s. -
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
Cholera In London.

Auimportaut item Of the canadu's news relates
to a fresh outbreak in London. aud its alarming
increase in Scotland.
The European Times says tire mortality has a
gain reached its previous highest ronse, ofseven
weekssgo. In the Prov inces the mortality is
still comparatively Insignificant, while in Glasgow
the official reports ofihe numbers attacked daily,
are upon an alarming increase.
In Poland the total lumber OF cases bal been
5l,2l4; 269sa had recovered, 25,56O had died.
1t had also appeared in Londonderry, Ireland,
but hud not made much progress.
The total number of cases throughout the coun-
try from the first appearance Of the naady had
reached to 5O57, whereof 2948 had died. .-l249
had recovered. the 2.9l8 were under treatment.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

EFItis rumored that the Hon. John Minor
Bolts has offered his hand in marriage to Mis-
Julia Dean. the young and celebrated actress. from
the West; md it is understood that his offer has
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

VIt is said that old Zack will consider no
mans claims to Office who cannot show full ro.
cep.s from the printer. .........
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

B'The telesraphic report to the effect that
the members of Congress from Pennsylvania had
held a meeting aud recommended Hon. AsDREw
STEWART for Secretary of the Treasury Is contra
dicted.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

CLINTON CouSrY.-Mr. JoSxs has been sent
back to the House from this county. The vote
stood:
Jones .--... -li66
AHHuSudot.. ..--. .--... .----s- 6fS
Jones was elected at the October election. by
plurality, receiving 63s less than majority oftho
whole vote. There were two canddAtesat that
time, running against him. This is the first re-
portrom the people since the late outrageous pro-
ceedngs ut the Capital, and speaks in thunder
tones in condemnation Of the Locofocos.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09
PrOyisO ngninst slavery o. IWVOlmns
a4saessasaaas sataVy ReeVtlWsle,

Senator Dix has found Smoug the Ma.
liopal archives, the original droflot tho
ordinance Of 1854 Gor the government Of
the Norib.1sest Territories; the whole Of
which is 10 the hand writing Of Mr..
Jefferson. slsu@e Wss " sp
Audin this origiaaf drsH,is the ia.
nous rlause against slavery pr iuvoluu-
tafy servtude." which was subsequently,
incorporated into the 0plin ance of I7si
by 81. Dane. KIM ess.s :.
The Movable "PRovIso." therefore. u
NOT fle ( WnM0F pnsisos 'ihot the JcGSr
Sosi&0 ror,so;'sen seninst.slaYary. egTts q
Asiit = AtiW VI e'f- &
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

The Panama Railroad bill was then
taken up and discassed, Darihgits con.
sideraIion, Mr.. Benton made speech full
= : 20. li-sll.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

FREsHEr ON THE MAUMEE.-There has been a
tremendous freshct on the Maumee causing great
destruction ofproperty. Bridges, fences, houses,
bouts and an immense quantity Of produce Of dill.
ferent kinds, have been swept away. The ice in
the river come running down and great fears were
entertained OF still more terrible destruction.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

Sesa,e. After the usual morning bu-
siuess had been disposed Of, tho Indian
appropriation bill was called up, and af.
ser beisg materially smeaded. L was
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-09

NLw York COMMON ScHooLs.-The nu mber
69l, aud the whole number of children that atten-
ded them part Of the year in ls47. 775,723--a
number almost incredible, We're not the reports
undeniably aud reliably accurate. This gives a.
bout forty.ono scholars, on an average. to each
school, The school age is from four years to
twenty-one, giving seventeen for tho school Pc
riod, during which the subject must be very unfor
tunate or perverse ii he or she cannot acquire
toerable English education.
The sum expended for common schools in l84s
was $l.a3l 900, being between six and seven
hundred dollars for each school, and less than
two dollars for each scholar. This is achieving
great things with a comparatively small sum.