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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07
The Cuba Affair.

II is said that dispatches have been received
by the Government from our Consul al Havana
STATING that he had demanded the l05 persons
taken by a Spanish ship Of war on the Island
OF Contoy. Contoy is neutral territory, and
the men taken there had not been engaged in
open hostitles, and were actually considering
Of abandoning the enterprise and returning to
the United States. The Governor has made
no reply TO our Consul, who had transmitted
dispatches to Washington, stating the facts and
calling for additional power to second his de-
mand
This, says The Daily News, is precisely the
result We anticipated from the first, OF this ma
rauding expediton-that whether successful
or not, it would ultimately involve the United
States Government in difficulty with Spain,
which would end in war and more conquest of
territory and this in all likelihood, was also
the anticipation and desire of the principal
movers in the expedition. But notwithstand-
iug the lndefensible character of the cxpcdi-
ton, the government has, under the circum-
stances, high duty to perform, and we are
gratfcd at the determination Of the President
to maintain every right 10 which any citizen
OF the United States is entitled. The impris-
onm2nt and punishment by the Spanish author
ties Of American citizens found upon the neu-
tral territory or upon the high seas, engaged
in no act Of aggression, but who had in fact
abandoned an aggressive enterprise, upon Iears-
ing its true character, is as clearly without
justification as an open actot aggression. Itis
not enough that they are suspected Of contenl-
plating an over act. II is SAID that four Amer
leans who were taken prisoners at Cardenas
have been shot OF Havana, and that those who
were made prisoners al the Island Of C0ntoY
and at sea, are reserved for the same fate. In
the execution of the Cardenas prisoners the
Spanish authorities are justified by the law OF
nations; but between them and those taken al
Contoy, there is wide difference, and il is clear
Iy within the duty OF the United States author
tiles TO extend 10 these men The protection
which the American flag secures to every citi-
zen, even though he be suspected of having
entertained bad designs.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07
Professional Dignltaries.

Our friends of the Democrat, it is well
known, are terribly opposed 10 professional dig
niaries aud no doubt conscientously believe
that these dign'tares, especially lawyers, have
no interest in common with the hard working
laborng man, industrious mechanic, or toiling
farmer The Ilcofoco convention al Williams
port having put in nomination tloo professional
dignitaries, we had confidently calculated on
some aid from our neghbors in keeping these
"oporessors Of The poor" a. who only desire to
make the rich richer, and the poor poorer
irom gaining further power; but It seems from
their last paper that these dignitaries are now
em:nently worthy" of the support of the de-
mccracy of NitF1in, to whom the editors most
cordially and chePrfjtiiy commend" them. Mr..
Banks, we are told, '',sa democrat without guile,
a pure minded and honorable gentleman, and
wherever known, esteemed and beloved" For
our part, we don't intend 10 say much against
the candidate for Auditor General. simply be-
cause we respect hun as gentleman, whose
private character, 20 far we know, IL unex-
ceptionable, but really w hope our neIghbors
Will not continue 10 make too many new dis
coveries nor lay on soft soap 100 thick, lest
some folks might begin to suspect that where
so much Of that article is wsnling there must
needs be grease spots.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

" The locofocos Of Massachusetts, in their
State address. aIlege that democracy has IN
scEibed upon It's banner, in letters Of light The
great law OF christian order" Do unto others
as you wouid they should do unto you !" De-
'aocracy there must be vastly different from
'shat it is IN PennsyIvania-foy here they hold
every petty Office on the railroads and canals,
rom Superintendent down to MgG boss, and
we're e proposition made them TO do as they
'ooutd Ike to be done by-that is. yield their
opponents share Of the labor and stealings-
!; would raise perfect storm of ind gnation
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07
The Gain of Advertising.

The increasing demand for newspa pers. anG
in conneXion with it, the extension Of advertis-
ing, is working great advantage in business,
especially among retailers. Thirty years ago,
rays a cotemporary, store once established,
was sure 10 keep Its custom, unless its proprie-
tor recklessly and blincly neglected his affans; ;
but now no establishment however popular,
can retain It's patronage unless il ad;ertses, and
adyertises extensively. This is as it should be.
People, instead of running up and down to
hunt an article they may happen 10 desire, have
now only to glance over the columns Of the
pa per aud learn at once where their wants can
be supplied. Profits, too, are less in consc-
ouence Of the competition and hence the pub
lie is supplied cheaper than formerly. a re-
taller who wishes to make fortune now, must
expect 10 sell twenty thousand dollars worth
of goods where lie used to sell five or six
thousand, and 10 make but one quarter the
profits he did before. He cannot continue the
old prices withcul losing his custom. HIS only
chance 10 outstrip his nelghbors Is TO advertise
to advertise extensively and continually Ii IS
useless for him 10 complain of this, us some do,
who cannot understand the times. He must
adapt himself to circumstances, or he will,
sooner or later, be insolvent. He has, indeed,
but one thing TO do; and that, vigorously per-
sisted in, will make him rich ii is to advertise.
TO advertise, and again to advertise.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07
Laying Of the Corner Stone of the New Lu-
theran Church.

The ceremony of laying the Corner Stone
Of the new Lutheran Church, now being erect
ed on the corner of Third and Main streets,
took place on Wednesday last, in the presence
Of a large number Of persons. The prelimina-
y services were held in the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, in consequence of the day being
extremely warm, and were conducted in the
following order
Singing by the Choir.
Prayer by the Rev. JACOB Albert
Sermon BY Rev. LUTHER F.. ALBERT
Prayer by Rev. Mr. BLAKE
Singing g-Benedcton.
The congregation then adjourned to the site
4 the new Church, where, after an appropriate
Hymn by the Choir, the Rev. JAcoB ALBERT
Tead, in an impressive manner, the Corner
stone service. G. 81. ELDER, ESQ, then adj
arcssed the audience on the importance and
necessity Of literally aiding the erection Of
buildings dedicated to the worship of God and
which he considered essential to the preserya-
ton Of our political institutions, when The
stone was placed in its proper position, and the
following deposits made in il by the Rev J.
ROSENBERG, officiating pastor
The Holy Bible Hymn Book and Disci-
pine; The Augsburgh Confession Luther's
Catechsm; Lutheran Observer Missionary :;
German coin furnished by DR.. r. A. Worrall
M. D.; view Of LewistowD the newspa pers
Of the borough; list Of officers OF the Luther
an Church Of Lewistown list Of officers Of
the l. s. Government Of the borough of
Lewistown; Of Judicial officers ot Miffiin
county Of the clergymen, physicians, attor-
neys, and oVerseers CT the poor of the borough 4;
the names Of the building committee, assisting
clergymen, and the builder Of the Church
The audience was then dismissed by singing
the DoxoIogy and giving the Bcnediction.
The building will add much to the appear
ance Of that part Of the town III which il is To-
Gated. II has front Of ~ feet and il 20 ieet
IN depth, and win be ornamcntcd with spire
A:}0 feet high.
4Ae Choir arc deserving Of praise for the
manner IN which they acquitted themselves as
indeed are all who took part in the ceremony
Al connection with ths subject we may also
mention that the Rev. Luther E. ALnERr, Of
beiiefonle, VINO delivered several sertnons dor.
ing the past week, has made mos, favorable
impression oa the citizens Of I.ewistoYn "a
surrounding country. He is still very youn.
but twenty-one years OF age-and II life snc
tealth should be his lot, he will we trust, havs
long career of usefulness before him, honor
stle 10 himself and Of benefit to the profession
ze has chosen
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

Ma. FRYsISGER The Wings Of Milliin coun-
ty have at no time claimed al the hands Of the
people, the National or State Administration
any Of the important Offices at their disposal
| therefore think il not out of place to suggest
through your paper the name of JuDGE CRIswELL
for the Office of Surveyor General. The Judge
has long been an active working Wing in this
county, and Of most industrious habits, and is in
every way qualified for q faithful discharge OF
the duties. therefore suggest his name in con.
nection with that office to the consideration of
18th instant OLIVER
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

o. Tie Nashville Contention IS nov in
session, and from present appearances is com
posed Of as dlscoTdant materials as any gather
ing Of unruly spirits could well be. But few
States are represented, and these only in part.
Gen. Pillow, Of ditch digging memory and the
confidential friend Of Poik's administration
during the war with Mexico, is ore Of the prin.
cip2l speakers
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

DEMocRACY BOILED DowN,--ln late num-
Der of the Holmes county, Ohio, Farmer, To-
colOco paper, published in the county of Holmes,
where Iocos grow spontaneously" writer
advocates the adoption Of the following senti-
ments IN the Revised Constitution:
lat No person shall own more than 400
acres of land lying in this State.
I'd. No banks aud no corporations whatever
sha Il BE- granted.
81 No professor Of religion shall hold any
office, except in the church.
THIS Is the last specimen OF progressive de-
mocracy which has, as vet, come 10 the ears of
the pnbLc.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

Qy Major Elbow has some curiosity TO
know which faction of the democracy had the
upper hand in the late treaty of peace made and
concluded for the purpose Of getting ioothoid
in The Auditor Generals Office Some think
that our friend in the Collectors Office is to be
The sacrifice, while others contend that it was
the cohesive power Of plumber that drove them
together Who can tell
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

As just received large supply and rar.
RR ely of GROCERIES,, which he will
sell at city prices, Sugar, Coffee, Teas. No.
Lass's, Liquors, Fish, Sail, Plaster, 9c. ,Also.
L'tnder, Coal, Nails, and all leading articles
oi trade.
" As the business will be transacted
strictly on the Cash principle, can sell you
goods as low as any other house in town. By
calling at my store, (west end Of Elizabeth
street, at the lock on Penna. canal you can be
convinced of this fact. rie7tf
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

The Rev. JOHN NEwLASD MAFFIr, minis
ter Of the Methodist Church. died at Mobile on
the 25;h ult. His death was quite sudden. and
the cause Of II not stated.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

on tho principe OF " small profits and quick
sa res" OF the assortment he has on hands he
viii briefly enumerate few of the leading al
tjc)es, such as
Thirty hoUr Brass Clocks, Eigh, Day Cie>Sy,
.lceerdtonS and Musical RortS;
Ladies & Gea!lemels Breast Pins s. Finger Rings;
Ear Rings, Bracelets, SiideS, Gold .ueGaiiiOns;
GoId PSnrils Gold Pens, Gold Guard s. FOB Chaia';
Nirc. Ttble, Tea and SAT- SPeciiS
Rodgers Pea kaiess.
lie also keeps an assortment OF
Ra;orS aad Sfrops, Hair Brushes, Purses, Pef No
naits ,uoufp Bets, Enrttopts, Note Paptr,
Motto Hattrs, CoabS, hksteads,
with variety OF other knick knacks tVo nN-
mcrous 10 mention.
REPAIRING Of Clocks and " ARCHES
attended 10 promptly AID correctly. as usasi'
Old Gola and Silper Will he bought. and thr
highest price paid for 1t Cali al the DiAAoNp
WATCH and lEwELRY STORE. two doors east o'
Farmers Hotel, where you are sure TO get Sa''
gains.
JOHN P. SCHLOSSER
( l."H j,loXn. June : l-5a-3n
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

FROM EuaOpE-The adyices by the steamer
America represent that cotton continues irm
while -four has & downward tendency. The
political news is unimportant
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

The Supreme Court at Washington has issued
an order directing Chancellor Walworth, Of
New York, TO take new testimony, whether the
Wheeling Bridge impcdes navigation, SO as to
constitute nuisance.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

Hon Franklin H. EImore, u. S. Senator from
South Carolina, recently appointed by Gov
Seabrook TO fiji the vacancy occasioned by the
death of Hon John G. Calhoun, died n Wash
ingtoH City on the 2gth MAY
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

0T Attention is invited to the advertise
ments of WIN. Rewalt, q. w. Thomas and J.
+. Sch!osser which appear to-day.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

Mr.. f. w. Huuer, former editor Of the
harrisburg Keystone and Lancaster Intelligent
Ger. was licensed to preach the gospel BY the
German Lutheran Synod, Of this State, at its
recent session at PGltsY.e
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

SLAVE CASE ~ BALTIMORE A case has
been before the Baltimore County Court in
hearing petition of cnloied womon, named
Rcbccca Garrett, and ten children, who claimed
their freedom from a ban named Isaac Ander-
son, Of Howard District:
The woman had been permitted to go at large
for period of tUenfy years, during which time
she had married and raised family CT ten chill
cren, Her master then seeing that she and
her family were worth some three or four thou
sand dollars, claimed them as his property--to
be disposed Of MS he sa W proper. Several Qua
kers, however, took the matter in hand, and
employ ing good COUNSEL contested the case IN
a Conr, Of Justice, which resulted in the Judges
e3arg'ng the jury that If they believed the pc
t"loheis mad been gong al large for n long
peI'od' (without limitation,) doing acts incon-
sistent with slavery, with the knowledge of
Their owner, they were entitled 10 their free-
dom, and so the Jnry rendered their verdict
The case VIII De taken tU the Court Of Appeals
~ Tie owner. however
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07
COUNTY MEETING.

The Wings of Miffiin county are re-
ques,ed to assemble at MoYER's HoTEI. on
Saturday Evening, June =,
1850, for the purpose Of appointing dele
gates TO the State Contention to be held on
the l9ih OF that month. Canal Com
missioner. Auditor General and Surveyor
General are to be nominated
By order Of The County Commitee.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

Hon. John Cummings died at his resideuce,
near Willlamsport, few days ago. He was
"A years of age, had been elected Sheriff four
times, first in l79S, and filed the office of As
s,cate Judge Of Lycomiug county for period
Of seventeen years.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

TIE TREvORToN RAN. ROAD The first
ground on tins road was broken on Tuesday last.
1t viii connect the western extremity of the
Shamokin Coal basin with the Susquehanns
river, and thus open those rich coal fields to
market. The selling Of town lots in the new
town OF Trevorton was very spirited for TWO
days, and upwards Of $4,000 dollars worth are
said to have been disposed OF. The coDcourse
Of people amounted to several thousand, and is
SAID to have partaken somewhat of the charac-
ter Of the old Mahonoy Battalion training
DQauitie Dcm0crai.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

QuEER WAGER.-ln Brooklyn, a young man
named VIM Pool, has been backed in the sum
Of s25, to pick up, with his mouth, 20 eggs,
placed one yard apart, and drop them into
bucket without cracking she'll Each egg is
to be separately raised from the ground and de-
posted in the bucket and the feat is to be per-
formed within 20 minutes
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07
from california,

The steamship Cherokee, from Chagres, ar
rived at New York on Wednesday, with one
million three hundred and fitly-,wo thousand
three hundred and sixty-one dollars in gold
dust, and California mails 10 The first Of Nav,
inclusive.
AT San Francisco trade has assumed more
lively turn, and The large amount Of gold,
which has been wintercd IN the mines comes
down, it gives an impetus TO all kinds Of bus
mess
The owners OF cattle along the country. are
beginning 10 supply milk and butter. which re-
duces the price of the imported article.
Another great excitement has taken place at
Panama. The officers OF the Panama steamer
Echo having been robbed by colored boy, lie
was arrested. The natives rushed to the res
cue, and put the party TO fight. The next
day, upon the occasion nf the re-arrest of the
boy, fight took place. IN which Mr.. Sempler
of New York, was killed. Il is reported that
five or six Of the natives were shot.
All the Americans became highly excited
and turned out, and il was only by The utmost
exertions of the Governor aud American Con.
sui that general fight was prevented.
The body of Mr.. John Everett. Of Cayuga,
n. y, was found horribly mutllated.
The legislature of California adjourned, at,
ter passing li3 acts and II JOINT resolutions.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-07

One hundred and thrty-eight thousand dollars
pretty round sum. Now take off your spec
Of the county Take $4,000, the value of the
Town Hall from The above sum. sf4 rTh2t have
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-10-31
A NJ. MERwIN. Aucuoneer:
DY BANGS, BROTHER q 90. 2o4
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-10-31
INARMERS, RANK OF KENTUCKY.

MARINERS BANK OF KENTUCKY
Il SUBSCRIPTION to $5OO,oOO of the CAPITAL
undersigned having been appointed by the Board of De
of the above uamed Bank their Agents in this ciytoe
ceiye Subscriptions to its Capital Stock TO the amount OF
200, give notice that Books for that purposesan
now open ii the Office of WlNSLOW, LANlER &gC0.
81 Wal-s where subscriptions will be received until fur
Their notice
Five thousand share OF 500 each are authorized DO
sold par $50 each share be paid AT the time Of
subscribing $50 on the 18th day OF January next (ls5l
the residue subject call by the Board of Directors Par
ties the time of subscribing may however, pay for their
shares in full ii SO disposed
This Bank was chartered by the Legislature of Kentucky
at its last session, TO supply in part the demand for mora
capital growing out OF the wholesome business wants OF
the citizens of the State the present Banking Capital being
altogether inadequate The charter is liberal in its pro-
visions; has thirty years run with power reserved by
the Legislature in any wise alter control H. The Cap
al Stock is -, 100000, OF which about S7o0ooO haa
already been taken in Kentucky the residue, excepting o
$500,000 here offered, will be taken by citizens OF inns
State and elsewhere The Bank, with several OF Us
Branches, is now in operation The Mother Bank is 10:
Gated Frankfort the Seat of Government Pie State OF
Kentucky believed to be most favorable and secure 10.
cation for Banking Capital The exports OF the State arc
very great, consisting principally OF hemp corn catue,
horses mules, hogs bale rope, baggng &c ac TO iacd
tate which large amounts of Exchange on the South anG
North are offering to the Banks.
The high credit of the State of Kentucky and that Of her
Banks are evidence Of what this new Bank Will be; tbs
credit and standing Of her Banks equal to those OF any
other State the Union their notes form an mPorantpan
Of the circulating medium OF the Mississippi Valley passing
current from Pittsburgh to New'Orleans ,..,,....
No Banks better managed, their current DIVIDENDS
now being from Eight Ten per cent. per nnnum, VITA
large accumatons of surplus reserve funds and the1
stocks considerably above par in the market
The charters OF most if not ALL OF the other Banks IN s
Western and Southwestern States expire within inc no"
twelve years.
The Farmers Bank of Kentucky having thirty years 70
run, will have field of circulation Of great value 10 Is
stockholders
The management of this Bank is in highly respectable
and able hands.
The Directors think they will be able to pay dividends
equal TO any other Bank in the State
Mr. Hanna, the President Of the Bank now In this Cty
he will be happy give any additional information, and
may be found daily for short e the offices OF the IN.
dersigned.
Pamphlet copies Of statement and charter of the Bang
may be had on application 10 us New York, Oct ~ 1850
WfNSLOW, LANiER q co. SO Wall.s,.
o24 i'm WARD & co. 81 WRl!-st.