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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27


INCIDENTS OF TIE SYRACUSE CoNvEN.
TIoN.-A correspondent of the Tribune
among other incidents of the Locofoco
convention at Syracuse, relates the fol
lowing:
John Van Buren of course stood at the
head ot the Free Soilers think he is
about the most adroit manager ever
saw. With maturity of the convention,
in almost daily hostility to him, with
the brand Of distrust burned upon his
brow by Tammany, he twisted The con-
venion as he pleased, compelled them 10
admit him ani then proclaimed he had
nothing 10 retract and nothing tn apolo-
gize fo; flung back the excuse the chair
man, Tremain, made for him, carng
that all that he said was true and came
from his hearl; re asserted, ,as historical
fact, that the Democratic party was dis.
solved-told them that the Cass party in
lS4S had seeded from the Democratic
party, but rej"iced TO see them rcpen,aut
and returning! Made the President
( Dummy fatty contradict Peckhann',
who was attempting to defend the chair
against an insult offered by John; silenced
opposition by a ned aud awed the young
er brood Of Hunkers with shake of his
finger. In fact he was the ruling spirit
Of that Conventions; and out of materials
gathered 10 crush him built up for him.
self a body 10 bow to his will. Such was
the conduct aud such the triumph OF this
scion of Liudenwall.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

NEw LEADER.-Dr. Olds has duly installed his
''iriend Mr.. Mcyeish" as the leader ofhis forces,
iu this county. Mack has been good deal at the
cribs, is now Justice OF the Pence of Huckiug
township, and is raising his head Giraffe like, for
better fodder. ifOlds is as lahess in politics os
in private transactions, Mack will end con.
Ienplable tool with tue grins OF the Doctorand the
scurn of honest men, Tor his ay. LOCAL.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
LaIer Mom T,cNns--Gem Lopcz

NEw ORLEANS, Sept 2l--P NJ
Laie Tcgns dates bring the Intelligence that
Ike Legislature adjourned on the 9th lust Ia ro.
assemble on the third Mnndny in December
The Governor Of TeXas Ims vetoed tho bill reqnir
ing him tn cull III extra session ot the Legislatures
also the proposition to submit to the people tho
question In sell the territory to the Uniled States
General Lopez arrived al Mobile to-day.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
Agricultural soireo..FIre.

NlNNlNNAlli ''p'oilucl No'
The grand Agricultural Soiree will take place
at the Burnel House on the evening of the 3D.
1t will be the grand teol Of tue season,
A destructive tire occurred at COvington yes.
ieuay evening. The lnrge Touring establishment
Union Mills, aud Siearns g. Co.'S planning machine
were destro> ed, together with large amount OF
lumber aud two frame dwellings. Loss $50 900,
Insurance. only S. 600
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

DEATH OF A BUNKER. HILL VETERAN,-
Mr.. Thomas Keltell. ofCharleston, Mass.
died there on Tuesday, at The advanced
age of ninety years.-He was the last
survivor of four brothers, all of whom bore
arms in the revolutionary war. At the
age offourteen he was taken prisoner by
the British. when they burnt Charleston, ,
at the battle of Bunker Hill. He after.
wards served in several campaigns in the
Massachusetts, forces. During a life of
nearly a century he was esteemed by all
who knew him, for the uprightness and
integrity of his character, his kind man.
ners, and his observance of all the duties
Of good citizen aud sincere christian.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

CusroM HOUSE FRAUD--An invesiiga.
,ien is going on at the New York Custom
House, of certain alleged attempts to a.
dulterate brandy while in the public
stores. 1t is said that merchant of that
city, after importing brandy as pale. has
changed it to dark, BY mingling certain in.
gradients whit while under the Custom
House lock.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

TIE NASHVILLE CoNvENTIoN.--The
Nashville Convention, it will be- remem.
bered, adjourned to meet again six
weeks afterlhe adjournment of Congress,
atthe call ofthe president of the cunven.
ton, The Charleston Mercury learns that
Judge Sharkey is satisfied with the action
of Congress aud declines To issue bis call
for the re- ssembliug of the convention,
The Mercury. however. contends that the
convention will meet on the llth of Mo-
vember next. with or without the call OF
the president, and argues the election oi
delegates. The southern Press at Wash
ington appeals to the South to elect true
men as delegates 10 the convention, oI
high standing-men of strong mora
courage"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
WAn auctiOneer laloly indulped Il

ITAn auctioneer lately INDUCED in
the following little Bit of the pathetic
"Gentlemep. if my father or mother stood
where you now do, aud didn'l buy these
boots--lhese elegant boots--when they
were going for one dollar, should feel
il my duty as son to tell 'em that they
were false to themselves, and false 10
their country"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

TIE BouNDRY SURvEY.-The New
Orleans papers have advices from Texas
by which we learn that the Mexican
Boundry Commission has left lndianola
for El Paso. on the 9Th instant. and COM
menced surveying for arailrosd fourmiles
out All well. rs ,l3sa esd al ad
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
Maine NlectinI.

NEw YoRT Sept 81
Eleclinn returns from $40 towns in Maine for
Governor, show an iucrense of 1875 in the Wing
aud .523 in the Deinoc ntic vote, In tue snme
towns. the Free Soi vote hns fallen oil S79 The
fonrlh aud seventh Congressional districts are still
\ N dnuh,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

Texas SArlsFiEp.-The Washington
Union of Friday last has information from
Texas which states that her people will
accept the provisions of the Texas and
New Mexico Boundary bin almost by ac-
clamatiOn. OF course they will. and
they will accept The $lO,OOO,oO0 much
readily.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
pIassnohusstts Democratic Nominations.

WoRcEsrER, MASS, September To-
The Democrats of this State held their Conven'
ton in this place, this evening. and nominated
George H. Boutwell, Esq. for Governor and Hem
ry Cushman for Lieutenant Governor
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
Monday Bvenims, sept 2o, 1850

EDou't fail to read the IiCpins from the
Fayette New Era. headed "Oeceuoy." It will
place Dr. Odds son in the position such character
deserves to occupy
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
SIN Lnter--sacramsnto In Ashes

ACCIDENTAL PUN-The N. Y. Tri-
bune, in speaking of the men who had in
fluence with the Syracuse Convention,
says "that DR., BrOndreth (lhe great pill
many operated powerfully on ihe Democ'
IacV.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
tuesday Evening, Sept. "a, 1850
OLDs AN APPReNrIcE.-Dl. Olds claim

OLDs AN APPRENTIcE.-Di Olds claims
in his speeches that it takes two terms to
make journeyman Congressman and
consequently considers it the duty of his
constituents TO Te.elect him. At present,
he is merely an apprentice aud has not
sufficient impudence." He never lacked
in this respect, aud judging from his
speech, his Congressional career does not
form All exception To the remark.
1t was understood in portions of Pick.
away TINT he only desired the office for
one term; but it seems he has changed
his mind. We should judge he is not a
believer in the Democratic doctrine Of
rotation. He wants to serve four years
as an apprentice. four years as journey.
man of course, aud to the time as "bOss'
Congressman we shall not pretend to
guess. His past life will afford basis
upon which to form all estimate.
CoNTEMPriBLE.-A After all that the EG
gle, Telegraph, Licking Herald aud Ohic
Statesman charged upon Mr.. Ewing, en-
deavoring to create false impression up
on the public mind, accusing him offraud
ulent allowances and parading Richard
sons investigating committee for weeht
before their readers, these papers have
meanly refused to publish the action o
the House of Representatives in the pre-
misses. The Statesman. which gets tn,
reports regularly. did not publish the tel
rgraphic despatch containing the actio
Of the House; The Telegraph whc
usually publishes the latest reports fror
the Daily Gazette, did not copy that one
while the Eagle and Herald never al
luded to the matter at all. We menlio
these papers. because they are in thl
ncighborhood, omitting the Circlevill
| w ULcHNIuH dS We WuHIu ubl sIdDuCl III
editor by even intimating that we coul
expect anything else from it.
Two weeks since the Eagle styled Nj
Jones of Tennessee Wing; we correct
ed the blunder, but the Edi or does no
make the correction in his columns.
Honest men throughout the counlr
=, receive their intelligence from these pa
= pers and form their opinions from it. Ye
if they will but examine the matter
, honest men should, they will find tha
they depend upon "broken reeds" Tn
matters alluded to above are so pa pablt
thathe who runs may read. They are onl
= samples of hundreds of like characte
u and all we ask of the readers of these p,
pers is to examine both sides and whe
they see a difference, let them go to tn
r "documents" to settle it. In this wa,
n they will find out what the truth is, an
u we have that much faith in their honest,
. that we believe they will do their dulit
< | os faithfnl ciii2nns
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

IHTLADkLFHIAI pUVl II
Jennings OF Fayetteville. N C. claimant of the
famous Jenuings' estate that has been hooking for
M heir for some yeurs, nus gone TO England to
prosecute he claim,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
Names. Residence. | Destination

Trump, Lancaster, HELL,"
Is this part Of the Doctors election.
eering scheme against Col. Van Trump,
his oppunenll--New Era.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
MhiR Meeting In Roatun.

BOSTON, September To.
The Wings Of Suffolk county held meeting
last evening, and appointed 1872 delegates to tho
Worcester Convenlon-six from each ward. three
from East Boston. and II At large. Among the
latter are Rufus Choate Simon Greenleni Josuh
Quincy, jr., md other emincAt Wings.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

Tue FIRST COMMERCIAL NATION
The London correspondent of the New
York Herald, states that the commercial
tonnage of the United States is 10000,
tons more than that of England. the for
mer being S,150.OO0 tons. and the latter
S.lSO,OOO tons. If this be true, we are
OF course tho 6rSt commercial nation in
the world. ~
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
HlNrs TO FAnMeRs.-The farmer

HINTs TO FARMGRs.-The farmers
life is shuuned by MANY because !, seems
one Of mindless drudgeIy. Ii ough, not
to be so. If our farmers would study
and reflect more. they might do less hard
labor. aud yet accomplish more in the
course Of year. Ten hours work il
summer aud eight in winter. ought. with
good management, to give any man d
good living. He who works So hard that
he cannot read OF reflect after the lubuls
Of the day are over. because of fatigue,
does nm plan wisely. Let no man shun
work when work should be done; but to
delve, delve forever 10 uot the eud of
Mans life. The farmers evenings should
he devoted to meuIa acquisition aud ra-
tional enioymenis. To sup and tumble
into bed IS hogs fashion, aud highly III.
iuri,us to health But let the farmer have
about him the choicest works Of his own
auxiliary avocaIoDs; let these form the
subject 0f study and conversation a, EAST
two evenings in week, while the Tvs.
paper, that never fail ng source of in.
struclion, shouId Dol be forgottou Tvs
or three dollars contributed by each fam
lily in ueghborhood or schooI district.
would 20 a great way in tho purchase Of
standard bno, IS at modern prices. These
are but hints. which each reader win
modify as his judgement shall suggest.
| plead only Tor sthe essential thing of
making home pleasant, and its hours Of
relaxation hours of instruction also
Horace Greely.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

A SNAKE SroRY.--The Charlestown
(Va.) Free Press relates the following sin.
gular circumstance;
A negro in Dinwiddie county. came Ia
his death, short time since. in the fol
lowing singular manner: He was sent in
TO a field on an errand aud not returning
as soon asexpected. search was made, e,and
he was found lying on the ground nearly
dead. his eyes strained from theii sockets.
and exhibiting the appearance of stran'
gulation. On approaching nearer. it was
discovered that large snake had crawl.
ed down his throat. They attempted To
draw out the snake by the tail, which ex
tended few inches out Of the negro's
mouth, but it drew it in two, and the ne
gro died at the instant. 1t is supposed
that he lay down on the ground and fell
asleep, aud the snake finding al entrance
in the open mouth Of the negro. crawleJ
down his throat. thereby causing it's own
aud the negro's death.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

AFFECTED DrAFNEss,- stranger dis.
mounted at the door ofthe Hotel, aud
gave his horse to the oficious waiter. The
bar keeper opened tho register to take
his name.
1"You are right, said he, "a single r0om
will be more agreeable" aud he walked
into the supper Room To which the crowd
ofbuarders were passing The bar keeper
ran after him. screaming in hisear--
What name did you Sayl"
Thank you," said he, Il can 6ud the
way, don't put yourself to any trouble"
On his return Ia the bar room a waiter
took up his saddle bags. and told the deaf
stranger he would show him his chamber
My friend, who will speud tho eve.
ming with me, prefers plain sherry" said
he. "You may send up bottle and a
few cigars"
81 did not" said the bar keeper "ex.
aclly understand your name"
81 think little ice would impr 70 the
wiue," was the answer. "And now |
thiuk Off. you may put the bottle III a
wine cooler" His friend now joined him,
und they walked To his room together,
The deuflodger patronized the house to
tho extent uf another bottle before he
slept,--The waiter who brought it up,
ventured once more to inquire his name,
"Nolhing more" suid' he "except slice
Of ham. u pickle. and little bread aud
cheese. The next morning after break,
fast when the strangers horse was al the
door, he asked for his bill. He was told
it was six dollars aud thee quarters.
"You are very kird-I had expected
to pay you; but if this is your custom. tn
charge nothing for the first visit, you shall
not lose by it-all my friends in Sponge.
vile will certainly give you at least one
call when they come into the cily--good
morning"
Il would thank yon to pOy your bill be.
fore you go!" screamed the bar keeper.
81 Om obliged To you" said the deaf
gentleman 81 can put them on, and he
took up his saddle.bags aud departed
As he mounted, tho by ISLANDERS began tc
laugh immodorateIy at the awkward en-,
barassment which afflicted tho bar keep
er who was in despair, while no bawIed
after the delinquent, who stood bowinl
and repeating his assurances, that h,
would certainly remember the accommo
: dations. civihty. and liberOE,y Of tn,
house, aud recommend il to all hs friend
who nigh, pass through the city, TIL,
gentleman who so we'll affected deafness
won the wager he had Slakcd on the sue
cess of his scheme. and paid his bill III
next time he visited tho city.
ANOTHER Mistake by an apoihesar
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

DR OLDs- His mOde ot EiectiOnerr-
ing - DR.. Odds met an old friend of ours
the other day and rode with him a few
miles. He claimed that he hght to vote
for him because it is his intention TO urge
the passage of bill giving III every
"poor man" farm. This reason he ur.
ges only in his private intercourse with
his fellow citizens; he by nj means makes
it public reason.
Whether it can be considered in the
light nf bIibe or not, we leave to DR.
Odds constituents tn decide. We have
only to add that The Devil made a good
many promises on the mount, which had
they been accepted, he would not have
been able TO perform. All demago'
cues. generally, are in the same pre-
dicament, for there is always enough
"wisdom" in Congress To defeat theil
"buncotnbe" resolutions and expose lheil
object. Take for Illustration, the late
debate between Campbell and Olds.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
AnnIvAI. oF rHE PAoIFIc.

Tee Steamship PaoiHc was telegrePhed of San
dy Hook about bali past three this aiternoan aud
arrived at her wharf al P. NJ. She lelt Liver
pool on "Wednesday the llth instant at 2 T. NJ
and therefore made the passage ucrOss the Atan-
Tic in 10 DAYS aud bOnrs, ii hours quicker than
any other American Steamer aud lS hours quick
Than apy British Steamer ever made the run from
Liverpool TO New York
| The Steamer Niagara from New York, arrived
at Liverpool on Monday night
| The accounts from Madrid CONFIRM the extra
ordinary success obtained by the Government in
| the election None Of the chiefs OF Prodhamme
party and not more tllau twelve Of the opposition
deputies were elected, Two or three of the Ro'
mnn Journals give currency tn the report that
Lord Palmerston has written 10 the Vatican in All
energetic note in which he cautions against sdop
sing violent measures towards Sardinia and pre-
serving the system which hitherto has beeu pur-
ued by the Pope in regard To that government
A Custom LeBgue, it is stated, has heen con-
cluded between Austria and the Duchles ol Mo
dena aud Parma.
Tuscany does not at present form part oil the
League but negotiations ON the subject are pro-
ceeding.
The Minister Of Finance at Rome has published
notification Of the issue of treasury bonds To the
amount of 900 900 cendi for the purpose of with
ing from circulation The greater part OF the paper
currency.
Accounts from Scheswig announce that martini
law has been proclaimed in Hucum against all
persons coucesIing arms or holding communica
| ton with The Danish camp.
A grand naval review took place at Cheroourg
"n Saturday in the presence o the French.
THs WAR Owing TO the late h'avy rains the
War in Sch eswig has been at stand still Flat
Meadows are under water and in some places to
,tl. aIh al
be seen The Germans generally are experlen-
cling great discomfort at lie delay.
FRANcE-The President was visiting at the st.
Foubourg aud had examined the French squadron
there He entertained great number OF English
naval officers at dinner, on board the FrledlaId
man -ot-war.
i The health of the Queen of Belgium caused
some disqnletude among The Orleans ihuily -
She is suffering from an affection OF The heart
The Cholera has disappeared from the frontier
: Of Constantine. The Consul General ot The Seine
has adopted resolution expressing wish that
the remains OF LOUIS Philippe shall be brought
10 France.
l BELGirM-Haynau has arrived at AK la Cha
pelle. suffering from the husSlhgs he received az
London from the Draymen. tie was treated wei
passing through Belgium. With silent contempt
he sneakei out OF London and England as que
as possible
q The Pacific has 81 passengers The electro
telegraph betw cen England and France nas been
repaired aud is now operating. Twenty miles, Il
is expected, will he soon laid down, and the line
extended to Paris on the French side and To Lon
don on the English side.
: LONDON COnS EXCHANGE, Monday Sept. u
The weather during the past week appears Il
have been generally iine Throughout The country
aud considerable progress has been made IN mar
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

CAPITAL PUNIsHMENT.-There ale iodr
persons now under senience Of death in
Connecticut. The Governor ofths State
in bis last message, recommended the
Rbolirou Of the galIows.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

A WoSDra-- NJ, Ediori--Itis gravey user.
- lat Ihe 'mmissipnels have made their Rail.
r9ad alander Tor me purpoae of having an i,Au.
ence ION t'e election IN som OF the anti railroad
townshps, 10 the hopes Of getting Out ,hs GlI
yote'.u lhoSe places Ia tsol Ixsr,RsR.
Don'l know The Commissioner ,he,iselye,
can best answer that question-Eb.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

ANOTHER MISTAKE by an apothcsary
causing death, has been made in New
York. He gave uchildstrychnine for some
other medicine prescribed by physician
which killed it in few hours. The apoth-
ecary has been arrested.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
The Last days OF the session. DOdgI
fmnl


Eight working days only (says the Ma.
t'0Ndt InteIiige1cer of the Goth inst. now
remain OF The present session of Con.
gress, within which time large amount
of work may be done, if the members of
The two Houses wili but hold ON to the
end. = Much Of the most impor,an.
business of the Session is still on hand
business involving, some oft, the hiehest
interests ofthe constituency, and Of many
Of The States which diembers represent.
So that no member continues our veuer-
able contemporary should abandon his
station in either House before the
last moment Of the session, under any
prompting much short Of that instinct
which makes elfperservation the first
law ofnsture.
The htelligeacer speaks not only by
the card. but "tor cause" Quite mum.
ber of members have left their posts, pen,
ding the approaching elections in several
of the States. in which many of them are
personally interested. Three ofthe run.
aaates, whom we wot of, are from Ohio
Messrs. Ods, Sweetzer and Giddings.
The second named says he "paired off,
with Mr.. Toombs- but Toonbs STAYED a
day longer, aud voted differently from
What Sweetzer's constituents would ex-
pect of their Representative on one oftbe
slavery bills The simple truth is, all
those individuals came home to electioaeer
for hemseires-going in for Number One.
though the country should go to perdition!
The Inteligencer we'll remarks that
some of the most important legislationj
for the country and the several States,
remains to be transacted. The RiUer and
Har6or Bill. in which Ohio is interested,
ON BOTH SIDES, and ALL OVER THE STATE,
has not become law, nor will it be like
y to il its friends, real or pretended i,
leave three at tme;-to let all go, in
order that they may, ifpossible, save their
ownnecks from the politicalhalter. Shame
} on such mlserably selfish demagogues! 4
We honor those members from Ohio
and Pennsylvania, who, like John l.. Tay-
lor, will remain at their posts. till the last
} moment ofthe session, ready to speak and
vote for the interest of their constituents
and the country. They are faithful pub
, lie servants, who deserve we'll of those
I they well serve. They are not striving
! merely for IS per day. but for the coun.
f try's good, the peoples prosperity, and
fol theorigbt reputation of useful thathon-
! orable men.
Let the People draw the contrast be
, tween the run agates and those who re.
I main faithful at their posts.-Sci. GAG.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27
The special correspondent of the Phil.
adelphia Inquirer telegraphs from Wash
inpton as fnlOws:--

Their destination is said 10 be the West Indes
probably Cuba and we have various rulnurs II.
tlunt as to the cause Some affirm TINT another
Cuban Expedition is on foot and others that Spain
has assumed a tone towards the United States,
which cannot for moment be tolerated, One
story is, that demsuas have been made by the
American Minister at Madrid, at the instance of
this Government, for the release of resident cti
zens in Cuba. who had been imprisoned aud rum
ed without any evidence of participation in the
Lopez invusion--lhat the Spanish government
had refused the required satisIaclion-and hence
this movement. ltis, perhaps, more precaution'
hry lhnn otherwise.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-09-27

~A young Dutchman, in concluding
a letter to his love, which he intended TO
send by friend, was thus POetically dc.
hSetel:
When vonke Vontoozen, my guide friend,
Shall come 10 soc yon whore you bc,
Dese scarlet garters shall zend
. y dom on and tink on mo-