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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
FROM CALIFORNIA,

The steamer Crescent City arrived at
New York on the gath, with later intelli-
gence from all parts of California, and
S25O,O0O in gold dust.
Reports from the mining portions of the
country, both north and south, continue to
be Of the most favorable nature. The
general state Of health at the placers also
is good.
We regret to state that another destruc-
tive fire occurred at San Francisco on the
night of May 4th, by which nearly one
third Of the city was reduced TO ashes, and
the probable loss is estimated at 100000
The United States, the Ell Dorado, Del
monico's, and the Verandah hotels were
among the buildings burnt
In SIX days there arrived at San Fran
cisco seyenty-siX vessels freightcd with
cargoes TO find market there.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
From Havana,

The steamer Isabel brings news from
Havana to the 10Th inst.
The u. S. sloop of war Germantown,
and one other American man of war.
were lying off the port of Havana, send
ing in the boats only to learn the news on
the arrival Of any of U. S. steamers.
The excitement caused by the late ex-
pedition has subsidized, but the militia is or
ganized, not only there, but in other prin-
cipal towns, and the different corps arc
regularly drilled.
Nothing decisive has transpircd respect
ing the men who were taken in captured
vessels. 1t seems there are not so many
as was first supposed.
The cholera has decreased in the city,
but Is spreading throughout the interior
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

OvENsHINE VS.. GALPHIN.-We sec that
the Washington Union and It's satellites
through the country propose, with irresisti-
bic wit, to dub the Wings with the name
of GoIphins. Gpon this the York Re-
publican aptly remarks, we really do not
know how we could better return the COM
pliment of our kind locofoco friends, than
by bestowing upon them the name, style
and title of OVENSHINES, as memen-
to Of the memorable transactions at VII
Transport!
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

The Jelersohian, published at Brook
vile IN Jefferson county, has tie follow
ing paragraph in relation 10 a new project
for connecting Erie with the Central Rail.
road at this place:
We understand that it is The intention of d,
number Of individuals residing in adiacertcoun
ties, 10 apply to the next Legislature for grant
Of right Of way, in order to construct a rail-
road, commencing at Erie and connecting with
the Central at Lswistown. We do not know
whether the projects feasible, but jf il is, We
should like to see it entered into as soon a.
practicable. For years New York has had an
undue share of the lake commerce, and it is
time that Pennsylvania should have a medium
Of transit which will enable her TO reap por-
ton Of the benefits arising from this lucrative
trade. If the work is undertaken it will be
highly advantageous to the northwestern coun-
ties of our State. Their best interests have
long suffered for the want Of suitable thorough
fares; but let the enterprise now contemplated
be completed and their resources will be deyel-
opcd, their prosperity increased, and their in.-
Portance correlatiyeiy enhanced.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
FROM ETR0PE,

The steamship Niagara, Capt. Ryrie,
reached Halifax on Tuesday morning with
Liverpool papers to the 18th, and London
papers to the I4th of June.
Accounts from the continent represent
everything quiet. The political news gen
orally does not possess any importance.
The Electoral Law which has Just
passed the French Assembly DISTINGUISHES
some two or three millions of voters.
The crops are more forward, and this
fact has caused reduction in the prices of
breadstuns.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

Y The Huntingdon Globe thinks we
are rather more honest in our opposition to
the candidate for Auditor General than
most whig editors, because we said that
Mr.. Banks was not quite so destitute Of
capacity as some whig papers describe him.
We could not well say otherwise, Mr..
Globe, because our friend of the York
Republican, who was specially invited two
years ago to use his influence to place Mr..
B. in nomination for Governor, considers
him, for his pretensions, the smallest man
in the State except John B. Sterigere,
while we honestly think there are two or
three others in the state who are, al things
considered, little bit smaller
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

Advicss have been received from Santa Fe 10
25th May. Convention of delegates had been
called and held, which formed and promulgated
Constitution for the government of the State
of New Mexico. A Convention assembled at
Santa Fe on the 18th Of May, and lasted eight
or nine days, during which, Constitution was
formed, which would go into operation in tac
month of July. The boundaries of the State
were defined, and slavery prohibited. The Con-
stitution was adopted on the 25th Of May. In
fifteen days afterwards, an election was to take
place for members Of the Legislature. Two
L. S. Senators and Representatives in Congress
would soon be elected
This news has created much excitement
among the southern agitators at Washing
ton, and the Texas members are said to be
particularly fcrocious.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION!
brakes Report Of The
WHY TTAnHrDnnN r-nNE ENTlON 7

Proceedings, Speeches, ALL the testimony
in relation TO the attempt TO BRIBE two OF the
Delegates, &c. Rich aud Racy Ten Thousand
copies ordered to be printed 10 pamphlet form I!
To be published next week at 81 for twelve
copies, or s5 per hundred Orders solicited
Immediately
Address W. E. DRAKE, Office of the Key
stone, Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg, June 6, 1850.
As the report of the proceedings will be
sold nearly as cheap as the delegates were,
we hope the edition viii be purchased by
the people SO that they may have full
understanding of the seven principles"
which lie at the basis of the Iocofoco
OrenShine PiaLform!
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
The MhIg Nominations.


The following notice of the Wing nom
inees are from the North American. Our
citizens will be pleased TO notice that HEN
RY W. SNYDER, of Union county, an in
telligent and widely esteemed farmer, has
been nominated for an important post, in
the proper administration of which every
taxpayer is deeply interested.
JOSHUA DUNCAN, of Bucks county, is
man in every way fitted for the post OF
Canal Commissioner, and his popularity
is as well known as it is deserved. High
" intelligent and well educated; practi-
cal farmer, distinguished for his devotion
TO the interests Of agriculture he is man
of the people, and favorite among the
people, irrespective of party. A good
Whig, but not politician, in any ordinary
or inyidious sense of the word, he has
never been in public life, although well
fitted for it. lie has, indeed, filled one
public post, which will no. DC remembered
10 his disadvantage, nor will he ever fail
himself 10 recollect ii with pride and plea
sure. He was member Of the Electoral
College of 1913, and he had the honor to
cast his vote for General Taylor.
JOSEPH HENDERSON, of Washington
county, the candidate for the office of Sur
veyor General, has name identified with
that OF the party in the State; and no
man in his county ever enjoyed, Or now en-
joys, a larger share of public favor and
He has represented it in the
Legislature, Of which he proved himself
an able and efficient member and he has,
at various periods, been elected to high of
fces-that of Sheriff among the rest
IN the immediate gift of the people of his
county. He served for several years in
the Land Office as chief clerk, discharg-
ing its duties with an ability which elected
praise even from political opponents, and /
acquiring there the experience and busi- !
ness readiness which qualify him so admi- I.
rably to fill the higher office TO which he |
has been nominated. As politician, his |
character stands as high as that Of any
man in the Commonwealth and he has +
ever been most jealous and active in the I
support of the principles, the measures +
and the men Of the Wing party. As |
private citizen, he has no superior, his |
moral character being unimpeached and /
OF HENRY ". SNYDER, of Union coun- /
ty, the candidate for Auditor General, it /
ought to be enough 10 say that he is the /
son Of the late SIMON SNYDER, the brave |.
and honest old Democratic Governor, who, /
for nine years, from ls08 TO 1917, admin (.
istered the affairs of the State with incor-
ruphble fidelity, and left behind him
name which, even yet, has power of en-
chantment and the force as OF a war-cry,
to so many thousand Pennsy lvania bosoms. !
The son has inherited the qualities and
the popularity Of the father, The Con-
vention has, in him, given to the Wing
party a candidate whose name Is identified
with victory.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
rha nrcnsI,Ine Platform.

The Carlisle Herald says that Tie loco
foco papers are parading very conspicu-
onslv in their columns what they call the
" Galphin Platform" As an offset to
this we would direct the attention of the
public to the " Ovenshine Platform" which
has lately been set up by Jesse Miller, ed
itor of the Harrisburg keystone, and
which is officially announced by the said
Jesse, and circulated in handbills as fol-
lows:
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

= The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has made arrangements for furnish
ing excursion tickets from Philadelphia to
Huntingdon and back for s6.50-to be
good for ten days. Why not extend the
same privilege TO the citizens of Hunting
don, Lewistown, &c, at least during the
warm weather Of July and August, when
actual business calls but few away! Ex-
cursion tickets from Lewistown to Phila-
delphia, TO Harrisburg, and Huntingdon,
would cause hundreds (ourself among them)
10 make flying visit to those places, who
otherwise viii remain at home.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

- The long spell Of dry weather in
this vicinity was terminated on Saturday
evening last by deluge Of rain, which, al
though doing some little injury to corn, po-
latoes, gardens, &c, has had most bene-
ieial effect on vegetation. The storm also
caused break in the canal above the three
locks, which suspended navigation until
Tuesday.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
WAsHIsGroS. June I7th. 195

" WAsHIAGION, juno Ilth I-DU.
Tie suit between the Methodist Epscopa!
Church and the Church South, was brought t.
close to-day, Judge Taylor ruling that those
claiming as the Church South were not entitled
to be made parties TO this suit, and farther de-
Gliding that b. Wheat and others, the complain.
ants in the case, were the true bencfcaries Of
the trust, and entitled TO its immediate posses
sion.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

y The extracts in our last from the
York Republican and Clinton Tribune are
not very palatable to the Oyenshines, who
IN true lawyer style, set them all down as
malignant and unprincipled Ialsehoods.
As the principal matters pronounced as
talsehoods took place before we came to
this county, we leave the matter to be SET
tied by the Tribune and Democrat.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

IzV We see by the Hollidaysburg STAN
dard that the present State Treasurer would
not furnish funds to the Superintendent of
the Portage Railroad for the purpose of
paying off the State creditors. As it was
on this ground that the Canal Commission
ers brought charges against Mr.. Ball, and
Aatched up committee Of investigation,
could not our friend Of the Standard get
up similar committee to black k-ball Mr..
BickeI?
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

u The U. s. Circuit Court for the
Western District, had session at Will
Transport last week, and young man by
the name Of Baldwin, from Great Bend,
IN Susquehanna county, and Gcarhart. of
Columbia county, were convicted for pur-
loining money from the mail bags. Both
were sentenced to the peniten,iarv for ten
years.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

- Accounts from Washington state
that the U. s. Senate has confirmed the
nominations of Mr.. LAWRENCE, Mr.. Ply
TON and Mr.. MARSH for the several For
eign Missions 10 which they have been
appointed, and also, the Secretaries Of their
several legations.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

BLAIR CouNTY.-Thc Wings of Blair
county met in Convention last week, and
put in nomination the following ticket -
For Assembly, Seth r. M'Cune; ; Regis
ter and Recorder, l.. II. Williams Com
missioner, Samuel Dean Director of the
Poor, James Wilson Treasurer, Alex.
NJ. Lloyd; County Surveyor, James l..
Gwin; Prosecuting Attorney, d. II. Hof-
fus, Auditor, Jacob Walter. The Sena-
toraI Conferees were instructed for Ali
son M'Murtric, Esq, of Hollidaysburg,
for Senatorial candidate for the district
composed Of the counties Of Huntingdon,
Blair and Cambria.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

~ The Ovenshine Journals say they
don't know anything about the whig nomi-
nees! Of course not-we would not ex-
peel them to know farmer SNYDER, farmer
DUNCAN, or such common man like 10
HENDERSON. Any one TO be known and
praised by the Oyonshines must be ia,c-
yer, doctor. or a bank director at the
ieas..
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
Notices of Advertisements.

Mr.. MANSFIELD, of New Haven, CT, is desi-
rous of securing the services Of active men for
the disposal of Frost's History of the Mexican
War.
The Amendments to the Constitution-an Au-
diiors's notice, and Rewalt's new supply, also
appear to-day.
Mr. Sterrett having again got the Lewistown
Mills in operation, is desirous of purchasing
large quantity Of grain.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

NARROW EscAPE.-After the storm on
Saturday night, . hand employed on the
Railroad in the Narrows went out to ex-
anime the road, but sleepy eyes prevailing
over discretion, he seated himself on the
track and fell asleep. He enjoyed his nap
n comfort and perhaps with pleasant
dreams until the train came along, when
he cow-catcher unceremoniously wakened
Alm up by tap which sent him off the
rails II hurry, and doubtless meant
you've no business here" He fortu-
nateiy escaped uniniured.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

- The whole amount of subscription
required for the completion OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad has been secured. with
a considerable surplus, which will be an
phed' as far as ii will go, 10 stocking the
road, and there is little doubt that the i'm
Proremeni will now be completed and
equipped at the earliest possible dav. with.
ou. mourning one dollar of teit.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
DI EB.

On the 18th Of April last in Decatur town
ship, Mrs. SARAH, consort Of John Burkholder,
aged 81 years.
On Saturday morning, 22l inst, in Decatur
township, at the residence Of his father, JoHs
BURKHoLDER, jr., aged 81 years and 2 months
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
n.a.a0ai.,ra Of tle uhig ConrentEon.

Proceedings of the Whig Convention.
We last week gave the first days pro-
ceedings of this body--all that had reached
us in time for publication--and now sub
ioin the remainder:
THURSDAY, June 90.
The Convention re-assembled this morn
ing at 81 o'clock, agreeably to adjourn
ment and being called to order,
The names of Messrs. Cortwright, Phelps
and Grittinger were Withdrawn for Canal
Commissioner.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot
with the following result
CANAL CoMwIssIoEER.
Joshua DUNCAN received G7 votes.
w. r. Sadler IL "
Mr.. DUNCAN, of Bucks county, having
received a majority of all the votes cast,
was declared duly nominated.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to
ballot for candidate for Surveyor General,
with the following result
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

- An interesting child of JAMES A.
PIERCE fell into a tub Of water on Tues
Jay last while Mrs. P.'s attention was
momentarily Withdrawn from it, and made
q narrow escape from drowning. Fortu-
aately she discovered the little sufferer be-
fore the vital spark had fled, and by the
assistance of the ladies in the neighbor-
hood, few minutes sufficed to restore il.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
SURVEYOR GENERAL.

Joseph Henderson, Of Washington coun-
ty, having received majority of all the
votes on the fourth ballot, was declared
duly nominated.
When the Convention proceeded to
nominate candidate for Auditor General,
rs followc-
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

A barn on the farm of SAMUEL PAuLING,
in Juniata county, was struck by lightning
last week and burnt to the ground. The
fluid also struck the spire of the Presby-
terian Church al Lewisburg, Union coun-
ty, but did not do any damage.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

- The Chief Burgess requests all oc-
cupants Of property to keep their cutters
free from grass, dirt, &c, and will feel it
his duty to enforce the Ordinance in rela-
ion thereto if this notice is not regarded.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

~ The Glrard Bank has given notice
that it win divide among such of its pres
cat stockholders as may desire ii, al the
rate Of twelve dollars and half per share,
the large amount OF its own stock which
u now holds
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

The Oyenshine candidate for Canal
Commissioner says he belongs to no clique
or faction, and if elected will discharge
his duty with impartiality and fidelity"
If he does, the party will read him out
before he is in office year.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

y The editor Of The Savannah Repub-
acaa has been presented with sack of
5our made in Augusta al the Cunningham
Mllis, from the pure Georgia wheat Of.
-lIs yeal's afop
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

ANOTHER RoBBERY.-The store Of Al
FRED MARKS was entered on Sunday even
ang last, and some six or eight dollars tax
IN from The money drawer.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
HONEY MATTERS, TRADE, sc.

Counterfeit $50 bills of the State Bank of
Indiana have made their appearance, and are
said TO be dangerous imitation of the last issue
Of the Bank.
20s spurious, on the Farmers Bank Of Read
ing, Pa. Niguette on the right end of the bill
country scene, sheaves of grain, plough, &c.
Engraved by Terry, Pelton q Co.
los spurious, on the Bank of Danville, Pa.
Nignette, spread eagle, sc. Terry, Pelton & Co,
engrarers.
Counterfeit 50 and 81 gold coin are said to
be IN circulation in Cincinnati
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

- The proceedings Of Congress are
without interest to the general reader
speeches Oh slavery being still the ruling
hobby.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

"a The Rev. Geo. Guyer, OF BIrming-
ham, has been appointed Deputy Marshal
q. Huntingdon COUNTY
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
THE MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, June 25. 1850

L 4, JuHS u, lS.(U,
FLoUR AND MEAL-The flour market is duh
at prices q trifie lower. Sales of 6OO0 bbls.
common and good brands at $5.l83a5 25 per
Dbl, and extra at s. 624. Limited sales to the
trade within the range of S5.25a575. Rye
Flour and Corn Meal are dull at So
GRAIF.-Wheat ID scarce and wanted. Sales
Of $4,000 bus. Red at S120aI2l White at
Sl.29al.30 pei bus, Rye is worth Csc Corn
ls in fair request. Sales Of 10000 bus Yellow
at G2a63, and White at j0a60c. Oats are
steady at 42c for Southern, aud 43a44e for
Pennsylvania.
FIsH.-Prices of Mackerel are unsettled.
Sales OF No. at Sl0 No. 2 at $3.50, and
No. 3 at S4.75aSaJ per bbl-Daiiy Ne,es.
CATTLE MARKET.-The offerings of Beef
Cattle for the week were about 1900 head
BEEyEs are selling from So to SS per 100 lbs
HoGs.--1'here were GOO in the market, and
sold from s. TO $3.50 per 100 lbs. Cows
About 20U sold from S16 to $40. SHEEP AND
LAMBs.-The former from 81 to S4-the latter
from 81 to S3.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28
BALTIMORE. June d. 1850.

BALTIMORE, June "a, 1SOU.
FLouR.-We note sales to-day of 5000 bbls
Howard Street Flour at S525.
GRAIN.-No Maryland Wheat at Market To-
day. Several lots of Pennsylvania red were
Sed at ll9al20 cts. A lot Of Penna. white
brought l29 cts, and another. Of very prime
quality, 40 cts. Sales Of Corn at GO cts for
white, and 62a63 cts for yellow. Oats are
scarce and wanted. Prime lots would bring
42a43 cts. parcel of common quality sold
to-day at Al cts.-American.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

Henry w. Snyder, of Union county,
was declared duly nominated on the sec
ond ballot, having received majority of
all the votes cast.
The Convention then took a recess till
l24 o'clock.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-03
First NTunieipaIity counoII.

~ 9aax le ias eyening pursuant adjournment. Re.
eOiHes ne
sage from the Mayor received stating that he had all
Shields Tor $3.50 10y f' ~ -
a letter IRON Mr. Whitman received relnqnishing his
Committee, = 80 S'o'S
aIlons petitions were read and appropriately referred
VI IiouOn Inc Council proceeded fill vacancies in the
day and night police, s. Monde was elected ay police al
hcer and Michael keehan. Fakenstein BlauRhi Medden
ana lIhlerandre, Were chosen Watchnen.
ne nance COMMITTEE reported that agreeably to notice.
tey n purchased 50 100 bonds maturing 1854 al various
raves 81 dcOun, eiieeting saving the Munieipalitv Of
s1yot ne COMMITTEES made sundry recommendations
W Were ordered 10 be printed, and be considered al The
next meeting Among them is one 10 appoint Commission
es 70 ~ minister the Sinking Fund Some portions Of the re-
pof ordering the payment of various bills and the sale on nm
pfsnluelife property ETC., adoDted.
VIZ alon, on behalf OF the improvement Committee pre
senIted various resolutions, which were adopted
shortly afterwards the Council adjourned.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-03

ARREST or NInToa CoLLINs.-Louis, alias Collins who
stands charged with stealing the package of $500 from the
clerk office of hesteamer Latona and who ii was aedeed
was burned away By Boyer aud Joseph Martin, has beer
brought back TO this city, having been at Paducah
py officer Boullosa Martin and Boyer 1t will be remember
ed caused the asto the money in his pos
session. and after having received $780, procured the release
OF the prisoner and under the personal direction OF Boyer
collins was shipped of from the city few days developed
ths conspiracy brought the perjury and swndng to light
and enabled the officers Of justice to seize the gully pars
he description OF the funds found in the possession Of Col
ms agreed with the statement BY the rghtfu owner Dr.
Danseru and the confession Of Collins, has we understand
liked the guilt Of Martin and Boyer The willie exam
lined heiira RncnrIltr fl..uoin