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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02
MEANS OF ARREsrING THE FLrAL EFFECTS

MEANS OF ARREsTING The FLTAL EFFECTS
OF CHLoRoFoRA.-An eminent Surgeon OF
France relates two cases lie which the inhaIa.
ton of Chloroform proved nearly fatal. He
however succeeded in reviving his patients,
after all ordinary means had failed, by placing
his mouth upon theirs, and forcbly insulating
the lungs by rapid aspirations and expirations.
medical practitioner in Paris, states, that in
two Instances of approaching dissolution by the
Inhalation of Chloroform, lie recalled life by
thrustlng Two fingers deep into the throat, down
TO the laryn1 and esophagus; sudden move
ment of expiration followed aa1 eetovesy took
place.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02
Losoresos and Ceruorations.

We have often wondered while reading
the trades of locotoco papers on Banking,
what scheme they had in view to take the
place of the old system. Having tuned
their harps to banks, then banks with indi-
yidual liability, then no banks, and vet all
the time electing members of the Legisla-
ture who created one bad bank after another
us it any wonder that The people should
have been at a loss 10 know what they
were after. But the cat is at last left out
of the bag, as the following comment on
special legislation, among which Banking
is enumerated, will show:
All this Especial legislation) is wrong, or it is
right. II 1t be wrong, let US stop 1t Immediately
If it be right let extend il TO everything; for
if it be right for thing, il must be equally so
for another. IL a man cannot issue bank note
in other words, his note Of hand, without special
legislative authority, neither, without such au-
thority, should he plough his land gather his
crops, sell horse, or order pair of boots
And if he can do any of these things including
the writing and issuing of his negotiable note Of
hand to or bearer, why should he not, without
such legislation, have his note of hand Irinted
or engraved for the same purposes: In other
words, if one man may do anything by virtue Of
law, why may not all others who wish it, do the
same thing by virtue Of the same authority -
We boast of our constitution as founded on
equality Of rights; of our legislation as provi-
ding securities for this equality Yet nine-tenths
of this very legislation grants exclusive privilege
We find the above paragraph in the
last Juniata Register, without credit, but
as it smacks strongly Of Jesse Miller, we
think we are not far wrong in attributing
It's paternity to the Harrisburg keystone.
From it our readers will perceive what the
locofocos are at-they would have every
farmer, mechanic and tradesman to be HIS
OWN BANKER, issue notes to paw their
hands and debts-in short, to create rem
erat shinpLaster currency, in which {" devil
take the hindmosti would be the first ar
hcle IN the new creed.
In Georgia the same party has even gone
step further. After having gerrvman-
dered that state in such a manner as 10 as
tonlstr the renowned Gerry himself were
he still alive, they have struck blow at
every form, manner and shade Of exclusive
privileges, by referring TO a selec, commit
tee bill declaring
That corporations are an enormous puiIi.
evil, and that from and after the passage Of tins
act, no corporation shall exist in The State Of
Georgia, -
and farther,
That whereas marriage is quasi corpora
ton, inasmuch as il confers ex clusiye privileges
therefore, that marriage DC, from and after the
passage Of this act abolished, and ali marriages
Aoiemnised in the State of Georgia, hereafter,
be null and void -
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

most disastrous fire, attended with a
loss of life, occurred at Peoria, Illinois, on
the 2sth ult. 1t broke out in the large
building at the corner of Main street and
Printers alley. The lower story of the
building was occupied by Mr.. A. Heron,
druggist, and the upper stories and rear by
Mr.. Decker, as the New York Temper
ance House, and by the printing offices OF
the Daily Champion and Weekly Regis
ter. Owing to the innammable materials,
the flames spread with great rapidlty. An
explosion took place in the drag store,
which brought the burning building down
with a tremendous crash--killing Mr..
James kirkpatrick, the editor of the Peoria
American. and seriously injuring several
others. Mr.. J. Pickett, the editor OF the
Champion, who rushed into the building
for the purpose of saving his books and
papers, was suffocated and perished in
the flames. 1t is supposed that several
other persons were burnt to death Moth
ing was saved from the building. The
books and papers of the Masonic Grand
Lodge were among the property destroyed
The total amount OF the loss has not been
3Scerlalned.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

ONO CoAL.-The Cincinnati Gazette
says-For several days past we have used
in our parlor CRATES, coal from a newly
opened vein just below Burlington, O. 1t
is very superior article for such use
igniting readily, producing steady flame
free from any disagreeable odor. The
coal we have used came from the first
products of the mine on opening it, and
has been for some time exposed TO the
weather. The quality will be found to
improve as they drift in. We understand
that arrangements are to be made for
regular supply of this coal in the city.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

DEATH OF HoS. JoHN REED.-We an
nonnce with feelings Of deep sorrow, the
death OF our venerable citizen. the Hon.
John Reed, which took place on Saturday
evening, the 18th inst, at his residence in
this Borough. Judge Reed was the oldest
member of the Carlisle Bar. and died At
The age OF Oh years. The illness which
terminated his existence was short but Sc
we're On the opening of the January term
OF court, on the Monday preceding his
death he was at his place among his
brethren of the Bar. He soon after, how
ever complained Of being unwell, and
deemed it advisable to return home. On
Saturday evening he died. The announce
ment excited that deep sensation which a
community feels for the loss of an emf
ncnt and respected cilizen.-C0riiSie Her.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

07- The Odd Fellows will give supper at
the Town Hall on the 22d inst, in which MEN,
bers of this and adjoining counties are invited
to participate. Tickets admitting Lady and
Gentleman, $l00, may be procured from
Samuel Hopper, Ellis Griffith, Daniel Donot
Charles Steinberger, James Irwin, Jas. Parker,
Thompson Shimp, George w. Stewart, Thos.
Mays, or John Davis, committee.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

n Mr.. A. G. JONES, the proprietor of
anew chemical discovery, by which clothes
are washed with but little labor, has sue
cessfully introduced it into our borough,
and those who have tried the experiment.
aver that it is . the very thing" It costs
mere trihe, and wash that usually oc-
cup;es whole day can be put ont of the
way in two or three hours. lie has al
ready disposed of a number of county
rights, but an opinion having been given
that the patent is informal, purchasers cam
not avail themselves Of privileges conferred.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02
A WIGHT Of aiarm...More Fires.


fired at an early hour on Monday evening
but fortunately discovered by Mr. WM
MONTGOMERY and extinguished before th'
flames spread
About nine o'clock, Mr.. GEO. BLYMYET
discovered fire in his stable, and prompt
ly repairing TO the spot he succeeded IL
arresting it with board. The alarm was
given in this case, and the fremen turned
out with much alacrity, but their services
were not needed.
About half an hour after the above
alarm. the stable of Messrs. T. r. & J.
MCKEE was found to be on fire. and
! spread so rapidly that its contents, consist.
/ ing of a carriage worth about $500, sad
! die, harness, cutting box, quantity OF
wheat, rye, corn, oats, hay and straw,
were totally consumed. A stable adjoin-
ing, on the premises occupied by Mr.. S.
BERRYHILL, was also burnt. The wind
was blowing gale al the time, carrying
the sparks on buildings more than. hun
dred yards distant, and it was only BY
strenuous exertiOns that the owners and
occupants succeeded in saving their pro-
perty from the devouring element. The
great contest however for the ascendancv
between the flames and firemen, was at
the buildings in close proximity TO the fire.
Mr.. SNYDER's stable, i'll which a quantity
of unfinished furniture had been stored,
was but sixteen feet distant. and although
it and the adjoining one were ignited al
different times, they were both preserved.
| The Pioneer Company's stables were
somewhat farther of, but being in the di-
rection of the wind, were in imminent
danger, as every hole and crack was filled
with live sparks, and the roof fairly co,
cred with them. The Hose here did good
service by deluging the roof, while the citi-
zens qucnched the fire in the inside with
buckets. Had this building got within the
grasp of the flames, that part of Lewistown
bordering on the creek would inevitably
have shared its fate. Messrs. MCKEE esti-
mate their loss at 1892, with an insurance
of Sl33 80.
Shortly after the above, Dr. l.. HoovER's
stable was discovered TO be on fire, but ex-
tinguished before il obtained any headway.
We have heard of other places in which
suspicious persons were seen, and every
thing made in readiness for applying the
torch; but 4 general watchfulness on the
part of our citizens succeeded in averting
further mischief for that night.
As may well be conceived, these repeated
attempts to fire the town, created general
alarm among the citizens, and on the next
day about nine hondred dollars were sub
scribed TO be offered in rewards for the de-
lection and conviction of the incendiaries.
This was subsequently followed by an ad-
ditional reward of three hundred doHars
from the burgess ana 4 own Council, so
that $500 will now be paid for the
conviction of the first, and $500 for each
succeeding one. Other precautionary
measures have also been adopted, but to
ensure safety, prompt, decided and ener-
getic action must be continued until those
guilty of these heinous offences are arrested
III their mad career
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

4 WHITE NEGRo.-Thc North Caro-
linian tells story Of slave who has
gradually become white. The change is
supposed to have been caused by the bite
of raitle-snake, which occurred some ten
or dozen wears since. lie was formerly
AS black as any African, and now shows
no signs or sign of the negro except the
kinks in his lrair If true, it would be a
good plan for our darkies who desire TO
change their skins, to visit Granville, the
Narrows, &c, during the ensuing sum
Iuer, and take bite from the rattlers.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

The Pasha Of Egypt has challenged all
England 10 produce an English horse that
can beat one OF his blood coursers in a ten
mile race, near Cairo, within sight Of the
Pyramids. He lays wager al sny sum
between $4,000 and s25O,O0O. The
Pasha's horses are Arabian, and he is
confident Of winning, and his challenge is
likely TO be accepted. Such stirring sport
ought to arouse the Egyptian mlmmies 10
SI.Ae8s H.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

o. WIN. K. McCAy, ESQ, will hereafter be
associated with Ii. J. WALTERS, Esq in the
publication OF the True Democrat Barring
politics, we wish them all the "good that
printers are heir to" without any of the ills.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE RAILROAD
A laborer was killed by the falling III of
the earth, on Mr.. Murray's section, few
miles below this place, last week.-H'ol-
Hngd0n JOurnaI.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

NooDcoRDER.-The Burgess and Town
Council have appointed JoHN RIGc Wood
corder for this borough, and fxd the fee at
l24 cents per cord.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02

The ScALPEL.-We have a number OF
this publication, designed for popular and
professional reading, and edited with much
ability. Ii is published by f. II. Dixon,
VI. d., New York, at 81 per annum.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-02
THE GAZETTE.
LEWIST0WN, PA.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 1850.
TER MS:
ONE DOLLAR PER ANNt VII,
IN ADVANCE.
For six months, IS cents.

I+An NEW subscriptions must be paid in
advance. If the paper rs continued, and not
n,id within the first month, lbs will be charg-
ed If not paid in three months, l.50; if not
paid in six months, s1.75; and if not paid in
i.ine months, $500.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1850-02-14

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From ihi- c1a.e We have bot lt''e '''''i'"
Nh pi,si>.o>. 81 NeN 1ors r...'H aa' %.
sfe.- aual lof hiu-eIft ' has ai"s1' .'"aa 'l.' e.
souih ond always womb ''.i ~
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he had sword 10 dmw BE- would a"" % O." i'' 'sl'
Of jhs south
Grs Rrsy.-Wc see bat hnIe mention o'
,,i. Gentleman Id our imperfect Congressional
,,ro,s; bu, where BIZ. namc doe. occur 't i.
connected with tHr southern party N'-'''.'
be- praited 90 iud aim iu.} Hrn. .''1 SUN '.'''
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1850-02-14

VI Calhoun IS exceedingly Ill., bat IS not c'''''
in danger
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1850-02-14

The President ia a messngr 10 Congress on me
subject Of California, concludes by Recommending lis
admif1inn state.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-10-08

anger and hatred against her the said plaintiff, whereby he the said Edwin Forrest has excited and Just apprehension the part of her the said Plainhfts and others. tha, he would suddeny aSsai her and commit como great bodily injury upon her, and forciby carry her out of the State of \. York
 I3. And she the said plaintiff prsys the judgment Of this court in her favor against the said Edwin Forrest pursuant to the statute concerning diyOr- ees. dssoiving the marriage contract that the mar riage between her and the said Edwin Forrest be dissolved, and divorce from him adiudged to her accordingly, and that the said Ed~in Forrest pro- vide suitable allowance 10 her for her support and that such judgment for such allowance direct the same to be paid made cut Of the property of said Edwin Forrest and be made n charge and lien upan thU part of the lands tenemen,s and real estate of the saiI Edwin Pores, which Is or may be within the State of New York, and give her the said plain tiff, such further relief such other relief, both, ss may be just
 And the said plaintiff prays that by the prOvis- ional remedy of in junction order in this behalf the said Edwin Forrest, his eounseors. attorneys. and agents, may be restrained, uniil further order of this court, from selling. conveying, or in any manner disposing of, or parting with, or incumber tug the lands, tenemsuts, or real estate of the said Edwin Forrest, situate in the State Of New York. or say part thereof and from coming into any house or place where sine the said plaintiff may resds Of be, and from removing or taking any measures to remove her the ssid plaintiff from or out of the State of New York
 And that she may have such further or other pre- mnary and incidental orders processes and relief, or both. in the premises may just and according 10 the law and custom of the said State of \. York.
 CATHARINE FORREST.
 HowLAsD & CHASE, Attorneys
The Arkansas banner., 1850-10-08
Going it Sfrnng.

The Columbia (ia.) Sentinel has the following hsree article upon ;he subject of disunion:
 Fhat Noc ?--W- are informed by Telegraph That all ihe measures Of abomination. including the b'Il to admit California State, have passed both Houses oi Congress, and have doubtless, ere this, become iass by the executive sanciion. The ques- ton which springs spontaneously from the lips of every one, is, ,Ohat n0r It will no, require many words to dehne our position. We have all along eohtsnied that the admission of California would hl 10 overilowIng the poisoned cup of degradation which the North has for years been preparing for The South. We have declared our determination 10 hold 10 the Unioa 80 long there was hope that ws would be safe ir the Union. That hone has now been disappointed. and we abandon ihe Union aa engine oi infamous oppression. I've are for sees'soH, open, unqualified nsked eecession Hence 'o''h we are for war upon the government; 1t has shs'en but for our ruin, and 10 the exteat Of our so'lliy 10 destroy ii. il shsIi exist no longer We 'oe'he The very narne of Tyrsaay, snd-~h-.kAes t sao~s rse'i m The oppression of crowned mofafch. or O despoiic majority ' is equally the object Of our unmdiga'ed, unqualified abhorrenee.
 'etnains to be seen, whether the men of the o0a,a VIII, with Irsemehs hearts, strike for their ishs. Of, with ,he das;ards spirit, submit to wrong.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-10-08
A List Of Estrays.
OuACHIrA COUNTY.

TAKEN SD by II. Davis. . mare mule. sup 1 posed so he 35 yeaTs cid. of dark co or. sSsai l3 hands high. branded on t's right hlp win iIs' letters [. tie L Eever.-d, branded On the shosi. der. bat the hssnd cot kpvwn, aud has Ronan nose. Appraised io S25
 MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Taken up bv Ftaseis s. ChaRey. a brish, bsy horse, with saddls spots oa each siis Of hss eae marks of gear on hsahouldefs has very weak eyra, Ill bsads high, or years old. Appraised to S9a. Taken ue hy JOhu Isa.ey. fss.b bitten gray inars l3 or II yeass od. lS haaes aigh a iualp on her lef, kass, figure 2 branded oa her ssealaer - Appraised to ssa,
 CARROLL COUNTY.
 Taken ID by James Gaddy, bay mare. 2 veats bid last sering, with black mans aud tail l haues higa. ApPfsised io SIS.
 POPE COUNTY.
 Taken up by ElGsh Yeats, mars. 9 yesFs oil, I3 hands high. waite ring roOai oae hiaI f,o,, white spsek ia her left eye, white ring rouad enc hock, and her maae hangs on tho left sIjs Ap- praised 10 SaS"
 PRAIRIE COUNTY.
 Taken up by Bcn;amia C. Totoa. on the Eth day of Aagas, 1850, bay mare, ? Of 10 years old. black tnans and tai, shoes before, both hiad feet white s,na star ia the face, about |! hsn1s nigh. Appraised 10 $50.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-10-08
Another Foray on Cuba.

II is whispered in certain quarters, that PrePara- tons being made by the Cuban agitatoFs in this city and perhaps in the southern States to get np another foray on Cuba and, according to some of their organs, there are symptoms that they are be- ginning to agitate again about the past failures of the revolutionary movements of Cuba for the last thirty years. All attempts iD the present state of public opinion in this country, to create popnlar revolution u Cuba. will fail The original enter prise from which Texas started into existence can Ho; Ss repeated during ths Presen; century. The government of tho United States, and other organ izsd governments, may, by treaty, or by purchase, or otherwise, obtain CGha but no attempt made by PeRai!ess popular leaders. Lopez ana his fci- lowers are caiied in any of our large cities, can succeed during the present age in creating revo- lutien in Cuba. It is much better Go allow the Cuba question 10 work itself out in natural way among the great governments of Europe and America Aesc York Herali.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-10-08
Phllasonhr or rarn.

In work recently published, entitled "Notrs on EarePe,' by s. Reynoids. 6Rd related Inc fol- lowing trick If an accomplished gambler.
 si'iIng ia ths drawiBg-room of my hotel after tea, Count ReuoSio humarousiy related to me the following iacidsRt which occurred some tine SEQ Gnd which PreJaesda profound sensation and effect;
 A short ii4ia alaa. whom nobody knew bot hy sight, suddenly hecsms constant attendant st tho gaming tabes This man during a whole fortnight. eoniiahed, night after night In ths most exuaordi- nary maaheF, to wia enormous sstas of the faro bankers, as well as of the surrounding betters He wore spectaeies, and appeared SO short sighted thai he wss always obliged ts teach the eounier with his nose before he could dis,agash the card. saeh was his luck that whatever card he bacSed was sure to win On the las, night Of his sPpearancs iu SpA one of the gamesisrs, young and half niox ratsd iFishman, had lost very heavy Iiis temper had quite gone, and he vltaperatea hjs lucky oPpe. men, ia s'yls that might have ediiied the most abusive fshsrweman in Bingsgsle.
 'p---n you, yOg old dog,' he cried and most particularly d--n yoW spectaeles"
 And catching them from him. he put ihesa oa his fae" At first he could distinguish nothing but approaching the cards he perceived that the spec. tacies were strong msguihess. His sus2icianx aud curiosity were Immediately excited, anl he turned 10 demand an cxpisnation of the weAreF-bnt he was gone! An exa;nias,ian was then commences. and the cause of this wonderful luck was speedily dis covered The cards in Spa are not bon eht of shop keepers, as ln England, but every autumn the pro pFet"fs o gaming tables repair to the grand fair of Lepzg. and there purchase their stock for the year Ihithcr the speciacesl gentleman had also hied not as buyer. bat a seller of cards: and st such re. dueed rate and of such an excellent quality, that all Inc purchasers resorted 10 him; Spa and several other towns were literally stocked with his cards on the back ofeseh of these. concealed among the ornaments, and so small as to bs imperreptlbls to the unasststsd eye was it's nnmbeV, with particu- far variation to denote it's suit. Then tho rogue came to Spa in disguise-wth backed hair and sPecisclss, and, as gentleman gambler. would have broken s the banks of Spa. but for the fury of the engaged Irishnan. As [, was he decsmped with several thousand pounds.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-10-08
Colonel Pierce NJ. Butler.

Mr JOHNSON, of Arkauss,, addressed the Speaker and vas recognized.
 Mr. Strong. 1 rise to question of privilege.
 The Speaker. The Chair does not know for what purpose the gentleman from ATkan.as rises.
 Mir. JOHNSON, of Arkansas. A short time snee bill for the relief of the late Colonel Butler. who wn killed in Mexico. was reported by the Committee oa Indian Affairs, and passed this House sad was sent tn he Senate, where it was passed aiso and received the signature of the President of the United States. But il being ascerianed that a clerical error had occurred in the omission of few words relative 10 pension agent. the resolution was rendered imperative. Immediately upon this fact being communicated 10 the Senate, that body pAseds resolution to correct the error and he asked The House to take up that resolution now, and con- ,egT in it
 No objection being. made
 The resolution was brought before ,he House
 Joint resolution for the settlement of the ac- esun,s of the heirs and legal representatives of Col Pierce NJ. Butler. agent for the Cherokee Indans.''
 The resolution was read three times and passed.