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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29


lNTEMPERANcE AND PAUPERIsM MovE.
MENT IN New YORK.-The Journal of
Commerce calls attention to the increase
of intemperance in the State of New
York. 1t saysi
Twelve thousand petitions, emanatinR
from every county in The State, had bsen
received by the Legislature up to the lst
of March, demanding such action Of that
body as will ensure an expression of the
popular win on this subject, through the
ballot box.
The Legislature Of this State, at its
present session, have collected statistics
from the various city and county prisons,
with the exception of twenty.ihree,
whence no returns have been received,
which prove that upwards of Sc, 900 i'm
temperant persons were arrested in lS49,
and that from -four. fifths to nine.tentbs Of
all the crime committed has its origin I'M
ntemperance. The connexion between
intemperance and pauperism is only less
intimate. The prevalent impression is
believed to be well-founded, that more
than three-fourths Of the pauperism in
the State is caused by intemperance.
The committee estimate the cost of
pauperism caused by intemperance, to
the people Of this State, during the year
1916, at two millions of dollars. They
also estimate the amount annually ex-
pended for drinks at 1000 grog shops
existing in the cities of this State, exclu-
sive of villages, at upwards of twenty
FIVE millions of dollars. The remedy
proposed to restrain this growing evil, is
that demanded in thenumerous petitions
presented to the Legislature, namely,
Legislative Act, absolutely prohibiting
the sale ofspirituous liquors, wines, strong
beer, or any intoxicating fluids, except to
be used for othen purposes than as bev-
erage, on penalty of fine of twenty
dollars for the first, and thirty for the
second offence; and of Imprisonment in
addition to fine for the third for period
not exceeding 80, or not less than 80
days; and further penalty, also, of be-
ing held answerahle to parties interest
ed, for all damage proved to have been
consequent on such sale. The party pro-
scouting is to receive half the fine impos-
ed. lfthe proposed Act be adopted by
the Legislature, special election will
be held on the 6rst Monday in June en-.
suing, when it will be submitted to the
people; and if a majority of votes are
cast in its favor, it will take effect on the
first of January next. If, on the other
hand, the majority be in favor of"Free
Soil" not only this act becomes null, but
all laws prohibiting the sale of liquors
without license, are also repealed, and
imperative after January lst, 1851.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

CALWoRSIA-Siekness and Mortality 1t Is well
70 look on both sides Of every picture. The lot
lowing are extracts from a letter witten by Ed
ward Z. Powers, formerly compositor il the
New York Tribnhe Office and now engaged on
the Placer Times. He is represented as a very
intelligent gentleman. The letter is dated Sacra-
mento city Jan. IL F, aud says:
The population Of this town in November
last, was supposed to be from to 2 900, though
much less at present; aud DR.. Hazard tells me
that the graves that have been dug and filled with
IN the various bnrying grounds near the town
number lull live thousand. You may be under
the impression, from statements published in the
Calihrna papers and elsewhere, that the climate
OF this country is OF very superior orderi but
the very reverse is the fact
He advises no one To come to California to ''ln-
flict upon himself the variou, horrors of this de-
teslable country" for tile meagre chance of get
ting little more money than al home. lie adds
The following very dark piclure:
The papers do no, publish one in thousand
Of the deaths that occur here. If any friend OF
the deceased will furnish the no tice and pay for
its insertion, it is published not otherwise
llundreds-thonsands leave their homes To rot in
the soil Of California. leaving friends ia the States
and elsewhere, to look for their return, who new
er learn their fate for many months perhaps for
years. If man conld be assured of good health
while here le might be excused for coming be-
cause lie may do vol; bat the chances are ten
To one against him. in point of health, aud he had
better not venture IT,"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

(N CO. Carolininn. states, that on the 18th Febru.
ayy, there ieI. in Simpson county shower of
flesh and bloOd about thirty feet wide, und as lar
as it was traced, ubont $50 or 800 yards in length
Tho pieces appeared to be flesh, liver, lights,
brains and blond Some of the blood ran on the
leaves, apparently very fresh. During the time
il was Ealing there was a cloud overhead, having
red appearance like wind cloud There was
no rain. piece Of the meet has been examined
with two of the best microscopes in the place
and the existence Of blood we'll established; but
nothing was shown giving any indication OF the
character OF the matter, 1t has tho smell both
in its dry state aud when macorated in water, Of
putrid llesh and there cun scarcely be a doubt
that il is such
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

NORTH CARoLINA-Ata Southern Rights meet
ing lately held in Granville, North Carolina, Gen
TO speak, and both made strong Union fpeeches
The former, though he did not advocate the
Nashville Convention, thought it best, since it
was to be held that North Carolina should be
represented in it. Mr.. Kerr wos utterly opposed
to any representation there. And, finally, the
meeting struck out the resolution to appoint del
egates, and adopted one, instead, that it is ine1-
pedient to send delegates to either the District or
Nashville Convention.
A similar meeting in Brunswick county re-
solved to take no action in regard to the South
ern Conventions and consequently no delegates
were appointed to the district convention.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

PoLlcE or NEW YoRK.--A letter from New
York says:
'lt costs pretty penny to maintain law and
order in this good city Of ours. There nre 900
policemen within the city limits, constantly on
duty, each receiving 81 80 per day
The aggregate expense ofthe department k,r the
lasl Iinincia year amounted to Sj0lO85 SO. Now.
when we consider that the police lolce Of tho city
nf London embraces 032 men. aud the annual
bill Of expenses there is but 81 900 900 one is at
a oss To conceive why Go than, with less than
onc.sixlh the number of workcs, should have to
pay II sum equal To one half OF the whole cost OF
the London police.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

NASHVILLE CoSvESroS-O Opinion in 1er0s.
On Monday tho Ath inst, the election was mp.
pointed 10 come oil by law of the Legislature
OF Texas, Tor the ratification ot the candidates To
the Nashville eonvention-the Legislature having
recommended four, one for each Congressional
District.
BY the Galveston papers OF the 9Th inslnnt we
learn that not vote was given lor the Cunyen.
ton In that city rcouuty. Although the muni,
cipal elections were held on the day named Ior
tie election of Delegates "no one (snys the Civ
ilian) took the lcast notice OF the assumption aud
folly by portion of the members OF the Legis
laiure ia regard To this matter" At Houston the
people took vote for mud against the Convon
lion, which rcsnlted IN 7 votes Tor il aud lG5 u.
gainsl IT, In Harris county there were 300 votes
poed on the question, The persons suggested
as Delegates 10 the Convention received only
fJur votes; SIX other votes were given for the
Convention without naming Delegates aud the
remaining 205 votes were mo Convention, no
Disuiion
We huye reports from no other counties. The
Galveston Journal remarks thnt ii has "no doubt
tint the recommendation, law, or whatever elise
1t may be termed, passed by the Legislature rel
atve u tho mltter, will meet with Just such u
meried rebukc throughoutthe State.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

MeLENcHoLY OCCURRENCE-A Father
Killed By his DaUghter.-The mineral
Point Tribune learns that Mr.. Hulburt,
near Cottage Inn, La Fayette county,
was killed by his own daughter on Mon
GAY last under the following circum-
stances: Mr.. H., in fit ofintoxication,
had driven his vile from the house and
attempted to commit violence upon his
daughter, which she rested. He then,
with large knife in his hand, threatened
her upon which she retreated, and her
father followed. She caught an axe and
swung it before herin self.defence. Her
father rushed forward and came in con,
tact with the axe, which struck him on
the neck, nearly severing his head from
his body. A coroner's jury was called
and, after exmination, considered that
the act was perfectly justi6able on the
part of the girl, it appearing very clearly
a case of Daily WIS.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

VlRGrNIA,--A New Constitution - The
voters of this State are to decide next
month whether or not Convention shall
be held to frame new Constitution
Unless the free aud independent ci,i-
zens of Western Virginia are voted
down by the men of the east who enjoy
a little more than their right of suffrage,
we may look for decided improvements
in the laws of "Old Virginia"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

WooLgN PRISTlNG-A Great Improvements
Messls. lIoIl 4 Briefly, of Lowell have now in
successful operation new improvement, Of their
uwn discovery, which promises to yield a rich re.
ward. It is the printing Of wooden goods, in any
style Of stripe und figure that may be desired, and
IN perfectly last colors, such will stand the test
Of thorough wishing, Mr. Thomns Briefly is the
original Inventor and discoveror Of the process Of
this printing and has it secured by patent The
cOlurs ure OF superior brancy, and tho style Of
goods is universally admired For Innings of la
dies unl sentlemen's cloaks aud coats, we pre-
dict that these goods will soon become all the
rage. For cliIdren's clothing, too they are so
much pretlier than any thing in tho market, that
they eau hardly fail ola great run Worcester
Spy.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

THIRTY GRAINS OF Beauty WHICH Con-.
sTITUTE THE PERFEoT WoMAN.-Three
things fair-the skin, the teeth and the
hands.
Three black-the eyes, eyebrows.
and the eye-lashes.
Three red-the lips, the cheeks, and
the nails
Three long-the body, the hair. and
eth hands
Three short-the teeth the ears and
the feet.
Three wide or large-the cheek, the
forehead, and the space between the
eyebrows.
Three small or narrow-the mouth,
the waste and the ancle.
Three plump-the arm, the leg, and
the calf of the leg.
Three delicate or fine-the fingers the
hair and the lips.
Three smali-the head, the chin, and
tbs nose Translated from the French By
a Lady, for the Home journal.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

TOWNSHIP ELECTIoN. next Mon
day, the annual Spring election takes
place. A good many candidates are in
the field for the different Offices, but how
many it is impossible at this time to tell
We suppose, however, that good many
more will be voted for than will be elec.
ted. We trust all will use care in their
choice ofcandidates and that no one will
repent of the vote he gives.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

IIIGH PRrCEs-Bwter, Eggs. Sc.--They must
have high living in st. Paul, Minnesota. The
Chronicle and Register of that place, of March g
says:
Butter Of an inferior quality commands 25 to
35 cts per pound and eggs 80 10 IS cts, per doz.
-scarce nt thal..-the hens having struck for still
higher price. Poultry remarkably scarce at any
price. Living is rather tnugh with us now that
the venisOn season has passed; but the beef we
have in our market is tougher."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

JUDeE WHITMAN.-This gentleman ar
rived in town on Monday last, where he
will remain for few days preparatory
to assuming his duties as PreSidenlJudge
His health is not yet entirely restored.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

Mas. HowARD.-This lady, who some
months since, killed the paramour of her
husband, Capt, Howard, at Cincinnati, has
been appointed guardian other children,
who by the death of her father, have been
left some $4,000 worth of property.
Mrs. Howard has recovered entirely her
reason, and made personal application to
the court to be appointed guardian.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

NEVER had ten.pound note, cnre not who
may know,
Nor golden brooch, nor silver chnin, nor ought
that's worn for show:
I've earned each meal I've had for years by hon.
est, daily toll.
Yet few have Ind a merrier heart or wore a
merrer smile
For have had blessed home, beneath whose
humble roof
A mothers nightly prayers for me were breathed
without reproor;
Aud where my sisters clustering love grew round
my friendly stem,
Aud looked into mine eyes with hope as looked
joy 10 them,
le who have given my lips delight. and ye whose
Has ever held my hand in yours to welcome aud
To bless;
Oh. ye have heard me say, "Whatever else may
come,
There's no such JOY on earth for man, as being
loved at home
1t pride could see my scanty home, some twelve
feet six by ten,
Aud tuke down all the chattels there, 'twoud
scarcely soil pen;
But there are years Of mothers love--in letters
week 10y week
wealth that hearts eau better weigh than
tongues can aptly speak
Aud Judging hence from what I've felt, WIENER
see inco
Smile-lighted on the path of life, / am certain |
can trace
The root whence that sweet influence can only
truly come.
The inward Joy that fills the soul when we are
loved at home
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

Cr-A towel dipped into hot water and
applied to that part affected, will, it is
said, afford an effective and immediate
relief to the painful contraction of the
muscles, called the cramp.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

JoHN C. CALHoUN-It is stated that
the health of this distinguished man con-
linues to decline, and gteat fears are en-
tertained that he will not recover
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE-ANE EXTRA
ORDINARY RACE --.On Sunday last, the
match between Jackson. the American
Deer, and Mr.. McCrcry's trotting and
pacing horses, Grey Eagle, Boston and
the Butcher Boy, was decided on the
Bingaman Course. The race was for
$1,000, aud the horses were TO make ten
miles while Jackson made five and half.
The result we give below, Jackson hav-
ing been beaten by his four legged, swift
footed adversaries.
Grey Eagles time in harness. list
mile 2:55; 2nd do, 2:4S; Sd do, 1852;
4th do, 1854; 5th do, 800; 9Th do, 300
----16:09. Boston in harness. -..7th mile
2:57; Sth do, 2:34, total 4:9l. Butcher
Boy under saddle, 9th mile, 2:49; 10th
do, 2:55-..total 5:04. Grand total hor-
Sos time, 26:04; Jackson's time 26:5I.---
the former gaining by AZ seconds. IN
o. PicayUae.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

gV For reasons which we think will
prove entirely satisfactory to "a friend
of the Union" we are constrained to
withhold his communication until we see
him. We know he would not like to be
considered personal"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

EUROPEAN EMIGRANTs.- A letter from
New York to the Philadelphia Ledger
says;-
Letters from shipping agents at Liv-
erpool and othet British ports confidently
express the opinion that immigration
thence to the United States the coming
summer will exceed that of any previous
year. The advanced guard" is already
pouring upon US, and Providence only
knows whore we are going TO stow The
rest Of them, when they arrive. The
ship "Rhne," which arrived from Liver
pool to-day. has 265 in the steerage.
The Marmion, and Sir Robert Pee, pack
ets) which came in last night, have an
aggregate of between 400 aud 500.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

USEFUL lNvENTIoN The New York Tribune
speaks ol new box Tor railroad cur wheels, which,
it is s'id, overcomes many Of the disadvantages
of those now in general use. 1t requires, we are
told, neither oil nor grecse, aud never heats; and
tho friction is so slight that car furnished with
them, and loaded with iron, was easily moved by
one man; While with the common boxes the
strength Of six men would have been required
Several railroad companies are experimenting for
the purpose of thoroughly testing tho invention.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

EoRr DEs MolsEs GAzErTg.-Our old flcnd
L. =, sherman, fora long while connected as
printer in tue Cincinnati Gazette Office, is now
publishing paperof the above title in Iowa.-
1t is about the size Of ours and is conducted with
ability. May he find it profitable in catering to
the good people Of That section OF Iowa.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29
T'uesday MORNING, March "a, 1850

Ono LEGsLAIURE.-We have nothing OF in.
terest onole in Saturday, proceedings, and we
suppose that our correspondent WAS in the same
fix as we have received no letter from him. Ev.
eryihihg Of any importance to our readers was
given IN our lelographc dispatches. There was
another dodsius scrape on Friday evenilg-Some
unttslayely resolutions being the order of the
day.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

The ENGLIsHMAN'sIAsT, BEST Friend.
Punch says. an Englishman's wife may
leave him, his family disown him, his
children run away from him, his best
friends avoid and desert him, but the tax
gather follows him to the grave.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

4 MAMMoUTH TUNoR--A lumOr taken from the
body uf Mrs. Rachel McGraw, who died Oh the
Sd inst at Liberty, N. Y, weighed 80 pounds
It grew in the neighborhood of the liver So
much had it filled the chest that it had broken
several RIBS from the back.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

VisroH I've learn through Mr. Wilt
man that Bern township is not affected by the
erection Of the new county of Vinion. We are
god of this, as we should have been sorry to part
with our Sugar GroycIrirnds OF resolution mem
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

GREAT SUPPLT or CArTLE-A letter from
Maysyile, Ky states that the number Of cattle
shipped eastward from that place by way of the
Ohio river aud Pittsburgh has greatly increased
from 900 in 1917 10 5000 in | 849, aud that the
numhrr shipped thence this year will probably
be 20 NlO.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

VINO MEETrNe. Wehope our friends
throughout the county will see to it, that
full delegation will be in attendance at
the county meeting, call for which ap.
pears in to.day's paper. The time was
selected as the most suitable, as on that
day :here will probably be a great many
persons in town. The Wings Of the
county should always be we'll represen-
ted at these meetings, that they may com
pare votes and be prepared to act in uni
son. We hope all will come that con
veniently can.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

~ Naomi, the daughter of Enoch,
was five hundred and eighty years old
when she was married. Old maids, there
fore, can take courage.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

NEW SPRNa BoSNEr.-The New York Tri.
pnne speaks OF a new spring bonnet, which,
with the sreenins beach buds, Just venturing
forth into the light. Like the buds, it is OF deli.
cate, tender green, with tn iaintest suspicion OF
crimson glowing here and there Gpou its silken
surface. Like beautiful mouth it is neither too
large nor too small, and like girl passing the
sweet printems de Ia Vie, becomes woman
nlarvelousy'
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

THg SEA SERpgSr,-Thc citizens OF Beaufort
5 c., from all accounts must bo in as great OK
ctemeni as some Of tue members Of Congress
large number is down to the river with a G
pounder to capture the walery gentleman.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

GRAPE CULTURE AT THE WEsT.-According to
statistics accurately prepared by the Cincinnati
Horticultural Society, the number of acres in vine
yard culture within circle of twenty miles a.
round that city is 743, under charge of264 propri.
etors aud tenants. When in full bearing, they
produce, at the most moderate estimate, for a Sc.
rics of years, l48,6OO gallons Of wine annually.
The number of acres now in bearing is little
over $40. In Clark county, Indiana, there are
between $50 and 200 acres in cultivation, and the
culture of vineyards is steadily on the increase.
The average quantity Of wine produced is about
200 gullons peracre, which is sold at the press at
70 and 80 cents per gallon
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

uNoS M4ErISG An immense Union meet
ing was held at Natchcz, Miss few days since.
# is said to have been the largest ever held in
tina, city, The meeting unanimously went Tor
the admission OF California with her present Con.
sthution. Wo have always maintuned that
members Of Congress were ahead o { the people
in both sections Of our country on tho Slavery
,inn.linn
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

HoLDESs DotLAG MAoAlSE Tho number
for April is already upon our table 1t gvcs n
very excellent variety or reading matter aud
three ongravngs-among the latter we notice a
portrait Of the Corn Law Rllymsr, Al in all, it
is very good number.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

l.V'Col. Donplan the hero of Sacramento nnd
Brozeito hls declined nomination or Congress
rendered him by the Wings of tile fourth district
oil Missouri
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

TRIAL JF DR. WEBSTER The examination oil
witnesses 'is,progressng rapidly and it is suppos
ed that the case will he submillcd to tho jury
sometime during the week. We notice nothing
in the evidence as yet but what has been pub lish'
ed at different ines ns rulnOrs. The testimony
Of medical men dillcr as 10 the identity Of the
remains aud the person who cut lhen up--some
testify that the person was acquainted with anut'
ony, while others think differently. The strong.
est testimony against the prisoner as yet is that
of the Dentist who made tho teeth of DR.. Park
man, Public opinion is already divided upon the
guilt or innocence Of the prisoner, aud the con-
llicimg testimony of Medical men gives rise to :"
doubt Of Dr. Webstcls conviction. ConIlclin
accounts ure also given Of the appearance of the
prisoner, We snll from time lo time give the
imporimtportions OF the proceedings