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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

The Joint resolution from the Senate
authorizing the settlement Of the accounts
of Thomas Howe, pension agent at Pitts
burg. was adopted.
Feb. 10.
In the SENATs,-Mr. King presented q
memorial from a company which proPos'
es TO enter into a contract TO carry the
United States mail and military stores a
cross the Islhmus of Panama, for the sum
of twelve Thousand dollars per annum
which was refused.
Mr.. Yulee presented certain resolutions
adopted by the Florida Legislature rela.
tive to slavery. The Honorable gentle
man accompanied the presentation with
a notification speech, to which Mr.. West
colt appropriately replied, taking oPpo-
site ground.
The general Appropriation Bill was
taken up aud discussed until the adjourn
meut.
In THE HOUSE, Mr.. Smith Of IndiaHa
presented resolution making the Cali.
fornia bill the BUSINESS next in order il
committee of the whole. The House
then took up the Mexican Indemnity Bill
and after long debate and severl unim
portant amendments. the bill was passed
and the House adjourned.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
Minister Of the Interior.

We are pleased u learn that the bill introduced
into the House by Mr.. VISToN, providing for the
establishment ofa department OF the Aministra-
ton to be called tho Department OF the Interior,
has passed that body by decisive vote and will
probably pass the Senate.
The bill provides for Secretary at a salary Of
SO, ,000 and chief clerk at salary Of e. 900 All
the other ofiioers nro to DO taken from tho other
departments along with the Bureaus, which are
to be transferred by the law.
The superintendence and control OF the Patent
Office, now in the State DePartment-the control
of the Land Office. the Coast Survey and the Light
House Bureau, now in the Treasury Department
the superinteudence Of the Pension Office, and
Indian Affairs, now in the War Department.
the Naval Pension Office. now under the control
Of the Secretary Of the Navy-and the manage
ment Of the Pcnitentiary and the control of the
Public Buildings now under the superintendence
of tile Exec vc--ure to be transferred to the new
department
The new arrangement, If il be completed, will
be good Que. IL hus been recommended by
Secretary Walker, who has severely felt the oner-
Gus duties Of his Office and is called for by the in
creasiug business Of the different departments. In
addition to this, it separates from these depart.
menis duties, which more properly should be
placed under the superntendence Of Secretary
for the Interior.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
The Same Old Sort.

An examination Of Breslin's Apportion-
ment bill to which we referred in our last,
shows that the Locofocos would obtain
by it 20 Senators of the SO, and any in
definite quantity of Representatives. For
an example of its provisions, look at But.
Ter, Preble. and Montgomery counties.
By disregarding contiguity of territory,
this gerrymander would give to Locofo-
CO Butler, with 6.1sO, the same amour,
of representation in the Legislature, as to
Preble and Montgomery. Wig counties,
with their united enumerations of H..
566. The Dayton Journal says lanes
Courier.
We have no idea that majority of the
Legislature can be found willing, by the
passage Of this or any other apportion.
ment bill, to admit that they are usurpers
holding in their hands the whole legisla.
tive power ofthe State. without law, OF
that they are prepared to enter into SO
fragrant violation of the constitution, OF
Justice and tho peoples rights. We are
glad to learn, however that Mr.. Breslin
has reported this bill; for it shows that
locofocoism in Ohio is as ready now to
disfranchiSe a majority of the people by
dishonest and partizan apportionmenis
as it was in 1886 and 1910.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
wings OF Fairfield.

On the 5th day of March, commences
the Administration of Gen. TAYLOR. AL
ready the notes of opposition are
sounded and the Locofoco aud Free Soil
parties, united, are preparing their forces
to assail the measures of the new Admin
istration. Its course ofpolicy will be at
tackled and misrepreseuied by unscrupu
lous men. and every effort will be made
by them todecsive the people.
Under such circumstances, it behoove'
The friends of Gen Taylor to inform them
selves Of the policy of his Administration
that they may be prepared 10 defend ii
when occasion requires. From neutra
papers. and papers sailing under false
colors. they cannot get this information.
These may give them love-sick tales
aud the passing news ofthc day. but up
on public measures, public men and party
politics, their columns are silent. The
information must be derived from politi-
cal papers.
The Gazette will be warm, ardenl
and unAinching advocate ofthe new Ad'
minisira,ion, and will never hesitate to
defend the right and expose the wrong
in whatever quarter they may spring
up.
Will not some Of our Wing friends
who see the necessity of an increased cir
culation of the Gazette, use a little effor
TO induce their friends and neighbors tc
give it their support Some Wing pa
per should be in the hands of every whig
in tho county. Let the home paper re-
ceive that support and it can be made
twice as valuable and effective.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
Discovery ora New Mountain Pass

A Texan hunter-one of those wild
rowing characters peculiar to the unset
tied wilderness of the West and South
gives the following account Of new pass
through the great chains Of mountains
which Traverse the continent: He has
suggested new route for a military road
or railroad across the continent that is
perhaps entitled to as much considera.
ton as the celebrated project oeMr. Whit
ney. He states that there is broad pass
between the vast ranges of the Anahuac
Mountains on the south and Rocky Noun
tains or Cordileras of the north that ex.
tends quite across the continent. from
the valley of the Rio Grande to the valley
Of the Rio Hiaqui. This pass, he says
resembles the Southwest Pass discovered
by Fremont, and the ascent to the sum.
nit OF the tat 10 lands of Mexico is there
so gradual that it itappears like an extend
ed plain, and carriages and loaded wag
ons can pass from the valley of the Ric
Grande to the valley Of the Hiaqui al
easily as they can pass the undula
ting prares of Western Texas. The dis
tance from one valley to the other he esti
mates at only FIVE hundred miles. Thi
pass, he says, is about in the latitude o
twenty degrees, & extends between
the valleys of Monclova and the Cochos
Houston Telegraph I'd Jan.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
The House IN Which Tom COTwin
WnS Born,

A letter from an old citizen in Bour-
bon county, Kentucky, to literary friend
in this city, gives the following account of
the old Hallock Homestead, in which
was born the eloquent and distinguished
United States Senator from Ohio.
II have lately visited the house Cor
win was born in. Ii is one-story log
cabin, about twelve feet square, with ono
door and two small windows, The glass
six by eight; the only ones Of the sort |
know of any where. remarked to the
widow lady who resided there, Mrs. Case
your house begins to look little old
Yes SIR she replied, 1T is old and out
of fashion, but it must not be altered
while live, for Tom Corwin 'oaS born
here While sho spoke, could see the
patriotism flash in her eye. The birth.
place of Mr.. Corwin is we'll known
throughout this region of country; it is q
part of the old Hallock farm, in Bourbon
coun,yKy., on the main road, about hall
way from Paristo lexington Cin
Gaz.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
Ohi0 Legislature.

A considerable amount of local bust
ness has been despatched during the past
week.
The Portsmouth and Newark Rail
road company has been chartered. Some
opposition was manifested in the House,
but it finally passed by avote of 46 ayes
to 81 nays. We learn verbally that
Amanda was made point. 1t is now the
duty Of those interested to take the mat.
ter in hand and act promptly.
A resolution passed both Houses to g.
into Convention on yesterday for The pur
pose Of electing one United States Sena
tor, two Judges of the Supreme Court
one President Judge for the ninth Judi
cial Circuit, one for the fourteenth ant
one @ Quartermaster General. We hav,
not, a, the time of going to press, heurt
the result.
The printing, banks, the State Audito
and Medary have again afforded themes
for much discussion.
No time has yet been fixed for adjourn
ment. The Locofocos still refuse TO vote
for any adjournment.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
PnhIic Meeting.

AT luTSo d0u TospoCldOIo uOCtiuS VI
Democrats and Wings, in the town of Su-
gar Grove, Fairfield County. held on the
18th Of February lS49, G. W. MCCAIN
was called to the chair and, A. Pannaba-
ker appointed Secretary. On motion OF
P. K. MARTIN Esq. the chair appointed
P. X. MARTIN, J. A. REAM, ELIJAH BEERY
and R. H. BRowNa committee to draft
resolutions expressive ofthe sUnse OF the
Of the meeting. The committee made
the following report, which was a.
dopted.-
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS we have learned by the re-
ported proceeding of the Ohio Legisla-
ture. now session, that the acts of 1904
and 1907 have been repealed by said
body, and Uhereas we deem it our duty as
we'll as Our privilege as Citizens and g.
lectors of Ohio to assemble ourselves to-
gether and express our opinions of zen
and measures-therefOre,
RESOLVED, That we most unqualifedly
disapprove, ,deprecate and deplore the re-
peal ofthe Black Laws of Ohio.
ReSOl0ed, That we hold as unworthy
of our confidence and support each and
overy member of the Legislature, who
aided IN the least in repeal ofsaid Law.
RESOLVED, That the Wings we're in.
sincere in advocating the repeal of said
Laws before the people-and that the
democrats were equally insincere in their
opposition to said repeal, as is clearly
shown by the votes of the respective par
ties on ,he passage of the BILL
ResOlUed. That the majority of the
members of the Ohio Legislature have
betrayed the confidence reposed in them
by their constituents, and have proved to
demonstration that they are a set ol
base hypocrites aud dishonest politicians
ResOlOed, That they shall have their
re ward.
RESOLVED That we hereby call upon
every Democrat and Wing to retrace his
steps and support by all the means in his
power the bill introduced by MIR. Chase
Of Butler county, viz: to prevent black
and mulattoes from settling in Ohio.
Resolved, That we are opposed tc
Freesoilism, Abolitionism. Demagogism
and Negroism.
ResOLOed, That our Senator and Rep.
sesentaiives are hereby instructed to in.
troduce bill as a substitute for those re.
pealed-and never vote for an adjourn.
ment till such bill has become a stat.
ute.
ReSOlued, That we call upon honest
Wings and Democrats in every County
Township and school District; in Ohio, Il
assemble themselves together and ex
press their true sentimens concerning
the repeal ofthe Black Laws of Ohio.
ReSOlUed, That the proceedings of thi.
meeting be signed by its officers and pub
lshed in the Ohio Eagle and Lancaster
Gazette, and that the Ohio Statesman
Ohio State Journal and Ohio Standa arc
copy the same.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
G. w. M'CANN Pres.
A. PANNABAKER Sec.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

ExEcUrED--Andrew F. Tyler, the "sortune
teller, convicted i'll Williams county, O., as ac
cessary to the murder of small child in that
county, was executed at Byran on the 26th ult
A large cOncOurse people assembled to sec the
spectacle, and in defiance of the law abolishing
public executions, tore down the Jail yard erected
by the Sheriff. The last words OF Tyler were "a
am innocent"
five recollect right. Tyler was charged with
aiding in the murder of child in order that the
fortune he had pretended to tell might prove true
He declared his innocence of murder of suct
strange motive to the moment ofthe falling of the
fatal drop, and would it not have been better fol
the cause Of justice and just as we'll for the commu
niiy to have sent Tyler to life imprisonment as to
the gallOwsl His dying declaration may be true
for evidence that appears conclusive of guilt il
not always so.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

SU:PlcIUos.-The True Democrat. the leading
free soil paper OF Northern Ohio, commences O
long article about "Suspicions" as follows:
For our part we are sick and tired of the sus.
picions which are all the while ahoat in the Free
Soil party. Ifone man utters an opinion that is
not fully concured in by another of his political
brethren he is suspected Of leaning towards whg.
gerry, or towards locofocoism, or Of something
else. Such is the fact, and there is no use dis.
guising it, much as it is our shame, as party, d.
men protesting the same principles. engaged i'll
the same cause. II is painful-it is humiliating-
it is disgraceful. If portion ofthose who belong
to this purity are PerPetually obliged to study theil
Speech and accommodate their thinking to the re
quirements ofanother portion,and vice versa they
will all soon tire Of the slavery and our party, sc
glorious in its beginning, will como to an unenvia
ble end. Men will not, cannot be so hampereC
long, nor will they consent to be subjected to al
eternal round OF SuspiciOns, on the part Of thos,
who are in their turn suspected.
Our party processes to be in favor Free speech
but IL its members are TO have their tongues tiet
or to be suspected Of treason il they speak out o
given formula. then Free speech, with it. lisa
great humbug as is that solemn declaration il
the foundation of our National existence, that al
men ure created equal, &C."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
Movements or Gen. Taylor.

On last Friday the President elec; al.
rived in Cincinnati, where he was gree.
ted by one oflhe largest crowds of peo.
plo ever congregatod in that city. A
sumptuous ropus: was served up at the
Pearl Street House by Col. John Noble,
but owing 10 indisposition the General
could not be present. Everthing, how
ever. passed off in fino style.
Gen. Taylor passed up the river. 1t
was running with ice, but he had made
up his mind and "Old ZOck never surren-
ders." The boat proceeded slowly up
the river until within about three miles
of Wheeling, where it run aground and
remained several hours. He arrived in
Wheeling about 3 O'Clock on Tuesday.
The citizens of Washington are making
grand preparations to receive him. He
was expected there on yesterday. but it
is highly probable that he will not reach
tho Capital before tomorrow.
Wherever the General has stopped, he
has been greeted with the wurmest on
lhusiasm by the ci,izeus. His hold upon
them is strong, and probably NONRESIDENT
since Washington, has ever entered up
ON the duties Of his office, with more
confidence placed in him by the Ameri
can people. We have an mistaken faill
TINT they will not be disannointed.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
In Trouble.

The members Of the United States
Senate are in great tribulation about the
printing Of their speeches. We can as
sure them ,ha, il need not be a source Of
annoyance to them. Their constituents
are more anxious to learn what they do
than why they do it, They have plenty
of time to explpin the latter when they
come home, aud the cost will not be so
great to tho people,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
scio,o valley RniIrOnd.

The bill chartering company, for
building a railroad from Portsmouth to
Newark, in this State, has become law
Now lot the cities, towns, counties and
people concerned, go to work III -
handsomely, pay up prompbllar$ r g
the track. Responsible part dcus to euumer.
so sosn as that is done, tTsek.
heavy T. rail the entire distaANS BECK.
place Portsmouth and SOnGGs. q.
within daylight ride Of each other.-
iScioto Gasetts.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

soGRI.-A letter from Mr. William Brown in the
Courier and Enquirer, dated Plat City. Missouri,
Jan. 9th, says from the best information ho can
obtain, he believes that tventy thousand persons
at least will leave for the gold mines, from thai
State alone, as soon as spring sets in. This will
include all classes from the man Of wealth down
to those who obtain an outfit on credit, tradesmer
and farmers, and here and there men with fami
lies, but mostly single men.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
Patent Corn Planter.

The attention Of tue reader is directed to the
advertisement of Mr.. BABCooK. We have exam
ined the model re'erred to and think that tue ma.
chine is u valupIo implement to the farmer
It's simplicity aud chcopnosS will render 1t avaa-
able to all. 1t cou DO seen at the TOllmudse
House. We have seen several very fa,tering
notices the PLANTER.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
Tine American MsIropOlI,an.

This Magazine, Edited by William Landon aud
published by Israel Post, New York, Is upon our
oble. The February number is truly gem. In
addition 10 vusl variety Of reading matter, con
tains eleven embellishments, four Of which are
elegant steel plule ongravngS and alone worth the
price of the number. We think that the
Magazine will take rank among the first class o
that kind OF publications.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
LATEST NEWS

MAcKEREL.-During the year ls4S there was
caught by the vessels rom Cape Ann, 81 24O bar.
rels OfmAckerel, viz; from the port Of Gloucester
44,SlO bis; Annisquam, $500 bSi ROckport, 7 SAC
bis. This is much larger quantity than eve,
caught before by the Cape Ann vessels, yet in
consequence of the very low prices and the poor
quality fths fish, the business resulted in loss tc
those engaged in it. Many of the vessels from
Gloucester at the end of the season could not NEE
their bills. The prices of mackerel have lately
improved at the markets OF New York and Bos
ton
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

CLEvELAsD CoLUMBus AND CISciSSATI RAlL.
uoAD.-we are grutilied to leurn by the Cleve-
lund Herald, tlut the work on this important road
Is progressing rapidly. The engines aud cars nre
contracted for, aud the heavy rail ia to be used
On Friday last the stockholders reelected the
efficient Board Of Directors Of last year. The
Plain Dealer says that forty miles out Of Cleve
land will be completed by the lst Of December
next
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

EMAEcIPATIoS.-Cassiu NJ. Clay, Esq. through
the columns OF the Examiner, proposes conven-
ton Of the Anti-Slavery men Of Kentucky to be
held at Louisville next Spring, for the purpose OF
organization, with view to secure the adoption
ofsome scheme Of emancipation in the new Con.
lsiitatiOn.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

LARGE PoULTRY.-At show held in England,
under the direction of the late Earl Spencer, the
following were the dressed weights ofsome Of the
poultry there exhibited: The best turkey weighed
20 lbs. o.; capon, lbs. l41 or; pullet, lbs.
81 o., goose, $50 OH couple OF ducks Is lbs 10
NJ.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

The PRE'S.-The True Wing published a
Mt Vernon, o., has changed hands in part, Mr.
Davis retiring from the control, and John W
White, Esq. unites with Mr.. Higgins, the forme
publisher, in the future management of the paper
Mr.. W. is we'll known in Zanesville, leavin;
troops Of friends behind him here, and these will
join us in hearty wishes for his prosperity in thi
new undertaking. ng.-ZanesuiH Courier.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23
Thomas Ewing.

The readers attention will be attract.
d,by an article in this paper, copied from
the State Journal, concerning this gen.
tlemau. To apply to Mr. E, the sacred
scripture, "a prophet is not without hon
or, save in his own country and among
bis own people," would be To assert that
he is everywhere honored and valued. In
this section ofOhio where he sbest known
aud where his great talents are univer
sally appreciated. all eyes were turned
Towards Mr. Ewing. as to one who would
,,a..,.S,Ese .Ese Cabinet Of the American Presi-
purities ulA almost any position.-Sc'OtO
produce sd
Of most IIIe.-------------
disease. Enormous declare that tho discovery o.
many sevosSnes in California, is the result of theil
IdS-a nfSIn other words they consider it specia
! interpositiou of Providence in their behalf.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

A FINE LOT OF Hoos.-The Dayton Journal
says that farmer in Montgomery county recently
slaughtered 80 hogs, II months old, which he had
raised. The aggregate weight Of the whole wa'
1892 pOunds-averaging 4O7 each. The name
Of the farmer is z. Gaskill, ofWashington town.
ship.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

A DrvoRcE ECAsK.-Applicaton has been made
to the Legislature OF Kentucky for divorce Of
Richard C. Gle. Itappears that the appli.
cant is about fourteen years ofage, and bis wife
maid Of thtrty'
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

NAVAL Projection OF GREAT BRITAIN,-The
Christian Citizen publishes letter from its edi-
tor, ELIHU BURRIr in which he exhibits the cost
Of protecting the Commerce of Great Britain as
follows:
THE SUN appropriated to the British Navy, for
the last year, amounted to at least E8,OOO 00O af.
ter deducting 6 600, 600 for packet service. The
entire value ofal the exports of the United King.
DOM in l848, did not probably exceed f48, ,OOO,.
900. Thus the naval protection of this commerce
cost nearly seVenteen per cent Of it's whole amount
Now it is doubtful whether any experienced man
uiacturer or merchant in England would put the
net profits on these exports at above l2l per cent
after deducting all risks, insurance guarantees, anG
other inseperable charges. Then this singular @
economy, would produce this results
Profits of E48, ,000. 900. ..-... .f6 ,000, 900
| Naval Protection of ditto. -. .s8 10000
Excess OF Protection over Profits e., 900 900.
At this rate, il will take some time before Great
Britain becomes rich from her Commercial ope
rations. twill be well, too, for us to look al
home
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-02-23

Coop ADvicE.-John H. Prentss, in his re-
cent valedictory on retiring from the editorial
chair, which he had filled for FoRrY.oEE YEARS,
has the following:
mo man should bo without well conducted
Newspaper; he is far behind the spirit ofthe age
unless he reads one; is not upon equal footing with
his felow-man who enjoys such advantage ,and is
dRegardful ofhis duty to his family, in not atfor-
ding them an opportunity of acquiring knowl-
edge OF what is passing in the world, at the cheap
est possible touching. Show me family withOu
newspaper, and venture to say that there will
be manifest in that family want Of omenity Of
manners and indications Of ignorance, most stri-
kingly in contrast with the neighbor who allows
himself such rational indul gence Young men,
especially should read newspapers. II l were u
boy. even of 10 years. would read newspaper
weekly, though had to work by torchlight to
earn money enough to pay for it The boy who
reads well will learn to think and analize. and il
90, he will be almost sure to make man OF
himself batting vicious indulsences. which read
ing is calculated to beget distaste for"