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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-07-05

California STATE PRINTER. MIR. H
H. Robinson. formerly Of Lancaster. o.
has resigned his office of State Printer
and ]. Winchester has beeu appointed by
the Governor in his place.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-07-05

RAn Immediate cure for drunken
ness has been discovered by French
chemist. tits acetate Of ammonia, dis
solvs6iD sugar and water.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-07-05

ALL THE GAMBLERS in San Francisco
were burnt out by the late fire, according
To letter from a clergyman in that city
to the Newark Advertiser. The same
writersays. during the fire carts and teams
were hauling goods at $40 had, and in
some instances drawing pay in advance
Before night a. frame WGs up and nearly
cOeered on the burnt district, on the north
side of the square! Such is California.
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tIeH+ AND HEAT FROM WATER,---An
sr discOvet9.. While Mr.. Paine has been
talking about producing light and heat,
by accompanying water. Frenchman,
Joseph Pierre GalIsrd. has taken out
patent in France. dated N"v. 90: lS49,
which, as described in the London Pat
ent Journal, is an improvement similar to
Paine's alleged great discovery, of pro
ducing by mechanical means, pure oxy-
gen and hydrogen at opposite poles, in
sc parate gasometers. Mr.. G's. discovery
seems rather. indeed, to go ahead of Mr..
Paiue's. Here is description
The patenlee's invention consists in
certain apparatus aud processes for pro-
ducing hydrogen gas by the decomposi-
tion of water, and its application to heat
and light. The means and processes by
which he obtains this gas are: /. By the
incslescence (incandescence) of iron. 9
By carbon. 3. BY magnets.
There is also lengthy specification
given, which contains descriptions of pro,
cesses which are not claimed, and claims
Of processes which are not described.
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The LoPEz INvgsTiGATIoN,--A change
came over the Cuban Investigation in
New Orleans. While the United States
Commissioner was conducting tho pro
ceodings, Judge McCaleb in an able
charge to the grand jury Of the U. $
Circuit Court. directed that body to in
vostigate the circumstances Of the afFait
aud present indictments against all per
sous found to be IN any way implicated
in the expedition. He c1utionod them
not to exempt any legal functiouary, how
ever high he might bo. from exposure OF
indictment, IL he deserved il. This was
in aIlusion to the State officers who fur.
nishej arms from the State Arsenal to
the invaders. Tho Judge said of them:
"As Tho grand iuquest Of this district. you will
reduuble your exertions Ia discover and bring Ia
justice all WIN, regardless uf high legal nbIga
tons. would, in dofduce of tho stalutes of Con.
gress, promote their individual aggraudzemcn,
At the expense Of national faith most snlcmnly
Pledged ~ treaty stipuations, who would inter.
rupt tho peaceful repose of our country, and
bring npOn her again the calanea Of war Yo,
will permit M false iSsuca in reference 10 incl,
which there 10 too much reason tn believe hav,
been committed, 20 turn you from the plain lin,
OF your duty II II be true that M expedition
has been began br sot on loot within our iuriadic
ton, the law has been violated. and all that ma,
LA aain la ralaraura Ia. ih.. ei,l,1 1.r
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AN AFFECTING S6ENk.... In LAWYERS
office, ii remote part 6f Coiineetieu
laid mortgage f;Yt eleven hhudred Dol
lars, which was within few days Of be.
ing dus. Une tiiprnitig. lie tiah On whose
place the mortgage was held. called and
inquired 1t tie payment could be put of
for short lime. He was a man some
what advanced in life aud very imemper.
ate. The lawyer in reply To his inquiries.
said that the man that held the mortgage
wanted his money -.that he was sorry,
hut il could not be extended Tnetears
came in the old mans eyes, and after
standing few moments. perfect image
of despair, he turned aud left the office.
He returned home, believing tbatin few
days, his aged and inirm wife, and In
vallde daughter would have To quit the
roof, which had 80 long sheltered them
and seek hume he knew not where.
He could say nothing to them about it
ii would cause them so much grief. The
mortgage became due, and in the morn
ing early, the farmer again repaired tc
the lawyers office. He pleaded for 8
time, but To no purpose. OVERCOME with
emotion, the old man sunk into chair
and there sat for two hours. appafentlS
unconscious Of anything that was passing
around him, when a carriage drive up tC
the door. and lady stepped from il. Sh.
entered the office. After standing few
moments, cycling the old man With inter
est and emotion, she spoke. The old mat
looked up.
Father. how do yoI dol
Oil Sarah, | am we'll but sad. an
glad to see you, but sorry for your aget
mother and invalid sister; cannot return
to them. for it will be to tell them ihey
have no home, and this | cannot bear
1t will kill your poor mother.
Father! Father! said the daughter
could you live temperate man if thi
were paid?
Yes. oh, yes! | would; but it cannot b
for have nothing to pay it with.
Now sign the pledge, and here is tn,
money.
The old man put his name to the re
deemirg, the saving pledge, and departed
10 his homo with happy heart.
The daughter had saved the $l,l00
by working in factory.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-07-05

VA MIR. Meade. of Albany. has sue
ceeded in imparting permanent colors to
the daguerreotype, by means OF chemical
substances which are applied during the
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-07-05

CoURT SCENE-Auempfed AsSaSsinG
tion of The State attorney Of Vermont
On Friday, The town Of DanviIe was
startled by tragical occurrence. which
had its oligin in this wise: Bristol Bill
and Madows had been brough into Court
Ia receive sentence for the crime of coun.
terfeiting uf which they were found gull.
ty last week, and Immediately after sen.
teuce was passed Qen years inprison'
ment at hard abor on each of the prison
ers) Bristol Bill suddenly, and with the
agility Of tiger, sprang upon MIR. b. N.
Davis, State Attorney, and plunged the
blade of a large case knife full three in
ches into his neck, just back Of the right
ear, striking tho neck bone, and glancing
backward instead of forward, to which
fortunate circumstance of the backward
direction the State Attorney is no doubt
indebted tor his life. The first intima.
tion that any one present had of the pris-
oner's intention, was the sharp tinklng
of his chains as he suddenly leaped for-
ward to inflict the wound. Mr. D. fell
reeling to the floor, utterng but a faint
cry, the weapon sticking in the wound
A bystander pulled out the reeking blade
while Bill stood erect, with look Of ex.
utation depicted on his countenance.-
While being doubly ironed, he repeated
ly stated that he had but one anxiety the
fear that the work was but half done =
that it would not prove fatal. He evinced
as much cooIuess as though nothing ofany
particular moment had occurred. The
family Of the State Attorney we're imme-
dialely sent for, and are anxiously atten.
ding by his bedside. Mr.. D. is in a very
critical situation.
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REDUCrIOS OF TERMS.
reafterthe terms Of the Gd<etie will be as
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BY Mr.. FREEDLEY: The petition of Charles
Lloyd, junior and twenty six other citizens Of Del
aware county, Pennsylvania, asking for the estab-
lishment of an Agricultural Bureau In one OF the
Executive Departments.
By Mr.. LA SERE: The petition OF John l.. Dan
iel, praying for the renewal OF the act entitled
act providing for the adjustment of all suspended
presumption claims in the several States and Terri
tories, approved August 3, 1896" Referred 10 the
Committee on Public Lands.
By Mr.. PITMAN: The petition Of Q. W Peale,
and one hundred and three other citizens OF schuyi
kill county, Pa, asking fofdn immediate modih-
cation OF the existing tariff laws
Also, the petition of Robert Ratcliff, and forty
six other citizens of Schuylkll county, Pa, asking
for an immediate modification of the existing tariff
laws.
Also, the petition of George w. Snyder, and
thirty other citizens of Schuylki county, Pa, ask
ing for immediate modification OF existing tariff
laws.
Also, the petition of Johanan Cockill, and seven
ty other citizens Of Schuylkil county, Pa, asking
for an immediate modification of existing tariff
laws
Also, the petition Of Daniel Koch, and one hum
dred and thirty four other citizens of Schuykill
county, Pa, asking for an immediate modification
of existing tariff laws. "
Also, the petition of Alfred M. Montelius, and
seventy four other citizens of Schuylkill county,
Pa asking for an immediate modification of ex-
isting tariff laws.
By Mr.. CALDWELL: The petition Of Geo. p.
Smith, praying Congress TO pass law relieving
him from liability assistant quartermaster in the
Mexican war on account of the capture OF said
Smith by the enemy, with his vouchers, money,
property, SC. Referred to the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs.
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ssSrANp BY THE President. by him, be-
cause his actions are based upon right. Stand by
him, because when faction, in the North and in the
South, threw the apple Of discord among the peo-
pies representatives, in the vain hope that, amid
the confusion ofthe elements, they might float upon
the surface, he with calmness, Judgment, and de
cision, marked out which, while il inter
fered with the rights of none, met the claim of all
in conformity with the Constitution, law and hu,
mainly.
''Stand by him, because when disunion was made
daily theme, and the stoutest hearts were couded
with forebodings, he babe the troubled elements be
still, and poured oil upon the waters of discord.
Standb by him. because he is Wing in profession
and practice. Stand by him, because he firmly
maintains the old, time tried, and time honored
principles of the Wing party that the taxes collect
cd from the people should be devoted TO the adj
vancement of their interests, the protection of their
commerce, and the improvement of their great
public works
Stand by him, because, while welcoming for
eigners to our shores, he regards the encourage
ment of American industry an object of the first
importance. Stand by him, because, while declin-
ing to interfere in the least with the representa-
tive or judicial departments, he maintains with
dignity the independence of the Executive portion
of our Government.
And stand by him, because III all things he has
shown himself worthy OF the exalted position in
which Americans have placed him.
1"Thc Wings of Ohio will stand by him; in State
convention they have said it, and their position is
a safe One, for General Taylor is and has been
right"
These impressive words, which we quote
from the Cleveland Herald, combine both fact
and prophecy. The people have stood by Gen
eral TAYLOR, and we have no fears but that
they will stand by him again-and the more
devotedly as the emergency may seem more
exigent. Standing aloof from the strife Of sec
tons and of factions, he holds steadfast posi-
ton upon the ground of the Constitution. Hay
ing never been known to surrender a position
or to be driven from one, it may be safely in
ferred that where he stands he means to stand.
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From the Buffalo Morning Express.

The debate in the Senate on Tuesday was of
highly interesting character. The California bill
coming up, Mr.. Soule made very earnest and
the ground that they do not secure to the South
what it considers just He answered with
warmth and asperity by Mr.. Clay, who proceeded
to attack the policy recommended by General Tay-
lor, and to castigate the President for not having
promptly abandoned his own propositions and come
up oyfully, to the support of those of Mr. Clay the
moment they were introduced. The asperity with
which Mr.. Clay animadverted upon the course Of
the President was much regretted by most of the
Wings present. 1t is obvious that this is not pc
riod when Wing administration bye assaied
by Wings, without great detriment to the cause of
sound principles and good government. Mr.. Clay
abusing General Taylor, nor is he likely to pro-
mote the settlement Of the slavery question by i'm
peaching the conduct of the Administration
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one is always collected; and, when low duty
will answer the purpose, a high one is gathered
AS long as we have this state of things, all who
are engaged in mechanical enterprise will be
involved in profound uncertainty in relation 70
the future. They never can know whether
their products in the American market will be
sustained by high duty, or crushed by low
one Under this tariff we have TO compete
with the refuse goods and surplus products of
all the workshops of Europe. This is prolific
source of evil to our country, and should be bet
ter understood. The foreign manufacturer, at
ter profitable season in Europe, often finds a
surplus, in the shape of unsold goods, re-
naming on his hands. He has made his
profits, and this surplus is reckoned part of
them; at any rate, he regards them as clear
gain; therefore he can very well afford TO push
them into any market If he can help his next
years business by SO doing, all the better
yes, even though he sacrifice the whole. He
will not throw them on his own domestic mar
ket, for that would deteriorate prices and de-
press his business for the succeeding twelve
month. Sooner than do that, he will ship
them, and, as long the tariff Of '46 is in ex-
istence, ship them to this country, in prefer
ence to all others, get them passed through the
customs with his own prices, and sell them tor
what they will bring in auction-houses, or any
where else.
| There is an immoral tendency in this sys-
tenn not only as we have endeavored to indi-
| cate, but in another respect-it brings the in
genious, intelligent and upright mechanic Of the
United States into degrading competition with
| the poor operatives of Europe. The foreign
manufacturer has the advantages of labor, al
starvation prices, cheap capital, and ample
| resources.
| Hence, the effect of ad caLorem duties is t.
| connect, most intimately, young America, in
all her freshness and vgor, with superannuated
Europe-to make us play the part of mere
colonies, and bear the yoke our forefathers
| would not-and to feel, in all our productive
| resources and by our fresides, every throb o.
distress and embarrassment that may affect her
We have not, at any time, doubted but thai
the tariff of '46 would ultimately prove highly
injurious to this country.
How and when will be considered hereafter
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I II Z r e Z u BLIC.
WASHINGTON:
TUESDAY MORNING. MAY %. 1850.
Congress.

In the Senate, yesterday, after the morning bu-
siness the bill to establish branch mint at New
York was under consideration. An amendment
was proposed to establish two assaying Offices
in California; and substitute for this, by estab-
fishing branch mint in San Francisco, was
also moved; pending which, the subject was
postponed till Wednesday. The Compromise
bill was then resumed, and further debated by
Messrs. Mason and CLAY.
The House Of Representatives, yesterday, laid
on the table, by majority of twenty eight, the
report Of the select committee appointed to in
vestigate the charges of Mr.. BRowN, of Missis-
sippi, against Mr.. HoRNoR, the doorkeeper.
The consideration of the California message
was resumed, and Messrs. THOMAS and BEN
NETT delivered their views.
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refuse it, But he called upon now TO contract
with bat one Senator. He wanted to know whether
il would receive the support of all the South. The
Senator attain his object by moving at the
proper time 10 limit the Boundaries of California
by the line of 36o 30 and then it would be seen how
Senator'S were disposed TO act.
Mr.. MASON said that the Senator seemed un-
willing TO commit himself in favor of the PROPOSE
ton He would say TO the Senator that nc was IN
the minority, and Il was not for him to move such
a proposition. The majority having the control,
with them rested the responsibility.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD obtained the floor, and then
gave way to a motion to adjourn.
And the Senate adjourned,
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The TARIFF.-Petitions are in circulation in
Pennsylvania setting forth that the tariff of 1916
has been most disastrous TO industrial pursuits,
and that the system of levying uniform duty ac-
cordng TO the invoice price of article in the
foreign country has proved fatal To all those pur-
suits in this country in which labor constitutes the
major cost Of the product"
The petitioners add that, I" Believing that the
Congress of the United States would not sustain for
prolonged period system which prostrates the
great producing interests of the country, we, the
farmers, mechanics, manufacturers, laborers, and
citizens, without distinction of party, pray your
honorable body TO alter and amend the revenue
law of 1876 in such manner TO enable US to pur-
sue our vacations with other obstacles than the
vicissitudes Of domestic trade, healtbful compeh-
ton, and the hazards of the season. No injury or
injustice can arise from the adoption of specific du
tics upon all those articles which come in compc-
tition with American products of amount equal
at least TO the ad paIofn duties which would have
been collected under the present law, if foreign
manufactures were at the same prices which pre-
vailed when that law passed"
To the above append the following, from the
Albany Register.
IF we are correctly informed, a debt of from
sixty TO one hundred millions has been contracted
abroad within the last three years. We are send.
ing over stocks by every European steamer, 10 sell
for goods and increase II still more The price Of
cotton is high and fabrics low, and the mills
stopping in every part Of the country. Our enter
prising young men, thrown out Of employment
here, are taking refuge in California and carrying
off with them two dollars worth for every one
they send back Our crops Of grain this fall may
aid TO adjust inland balances But will not pay our
debt abroad. Even the Pacific State Is max
ing arrangements TO procure her supply OF Hour
from Chilli So have 10 look out for a settlement
day, which Is coming sooner or later, notwith-
standing present Appearances In the mean time,
rs precautionary measure, IL might be well to
overhaul tho existing tariff, TO which may be atri
buted the approaching endorsements"
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From Ae Rochester Dailv Democrai.

Could the honest, firm, patriotic, and calm voice
of the people be embodied anew, and spoken in its
loudest tones in both wings Of the Capitol, there
would be no more delay, but instant and effective
action. II would echo back a hearty response to
the Recommendation of the noble Patriot who stands
calmly and firmly at the helm, guiding the ship Of
state away from the shoals and breakers, and
through storm which the faint hearted fancy is
about to engulph her We entertain no fear or
shadow of doubt that, no matter who falters among
those upon whom we relied for aid in the hour Of
tvia and danger, THE PEOPLE WILL STAND by AND
SUSTAIN ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Since writing thus far we find Mr.. Clay's speech
in full in the Courier and Enquirer, and regret
To that II abounds in unmeasured denunciation
of the Presidents plan. And why is all this? The
President, have before said, simply presented
his own views, without any menace, without Civ
ing cause of offence to anybody--and certainly
not to Mr.. Clay-and has calmly waited for Con-
gress to adopt that or some other plan. Mr.. Clay
charges him with persistence in his own peculiar
PLAN" II by this it is meant to be asserted that the
President still regards his plan the best, and re-
fuses to surrender his judgment to others, it is no
doubt true; but if uttered in offensive sense-f
MIR. Clay means TO assert that General Taylor has
attempted to coerce Congress to adopt his own
plan, to defeat the "Omnibus bill, }" we must be
permitted TO doubt until we see the proof. What
was the occasion of this passionate outbreaks? Had
the President any friend of his in the Senate at
tackled Mr.. Cay's bil Not at all. Nobody in the
Senate, from its introduction down to that time,
support had been confidently claimed for the bill.
The plan of the President was not under consider
alton, and had not been alluded to, by friend
or foe, when this battery was opened upon it. The
time, the OCCASION, the motive, and the source OF
the assault, will astonish the country.
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BooTs.--Mrs. Swisshelm, of the Pittsburg pisifer,
says the only part of gentlemsn's wardrobe she
covets lie pair Of boots, and that she intends get
ting pair and wearing them too. She will doubt
less comply with the following army regulations
which prescribes the uniform; Boots; TO be worn
under the breeehss. - Richmond Wing
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ction, and of every citizen, of this

assent of every section and Of every citizen OF this
republicl r.ry EfFfg 4ELtHt.
Whether il was the duty Of the Administration
TO abandon its own public policy, TO which II stood
committed before the world, and to espouse one
originating with its political enemies, ia a point
we shall not now discuss. The country has had
some experience on that point which cannot be
useless. Mr.. Tyler, on becoming President, aban-
doned measure TO which portion of the party
He turned his back upon his friends, and followed
the advice Of his foes. The result will be re-
membered. He promptly turned over by his
friends to the guardian care Of his allies and
no one took more conspicuous part in effecting
the transfer than Mr.. Clay. The experiment is one
which wise men will not repeat II General Tay-
lor is to be denounced il will not be for abandoning
position which he has deliberately and judi
ciously taken tA2
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The following petitions were presented under the
rule, viz.
BY Mr.. HENRY: The memorial Of Cyrus Wash.
burn, president, and other officers Of the medical
society Of Windham county, Vermont, that the
grades Of medical officers OF the navy may have
the same degree Of rank relatively 10 officers Of the
line in the army, as corresponding grades Of medi-
cal officers of the army now possess, according 10
law.
By Mr. REED: The petition Of Robert Holmes
yania for the repeal Of all laws sanctionng slavery
or the slave trade in the District Of Columbia, and
in case Of the non-repeal, that the seat Of Govern
ment be removed from Washington.
Also, OF DIR. McKeeban and seventy -one others
citizens and electors Of Pennsylvania for the pro-
hibition of slavery and the slave trade in all tho
Territories Of the United States Referred.
BY Mr.. FOWLER: The petition Of Joshua Perry
and fifty five other citizens Of Hanson, Msssachu-
setts for the repeal Of laws sanctioning slavery in
the District Of Columbia.
Also for the prohibition Of slavery and the slave
trade in the Territories.
Also, for the trial Of fugitives by jury
Also, against the admission Of any more slave
States. Referred 10 the Committee on Territories.
BY Mr.. JOHNSON, of Kentucky: The petition OF
Y. Eastin Thomas ". Beail, Geo. NJ. Priest, Ed.
ward ID. Bennett, Tho. Hart, Bsckmsn Moscley,
Baxter ID. Cheatham, Stro. J. Hawkins, and other
citizens Of Henderson county, Kentucky, to Con.
gress, praying the passage OF law granting pen.
sons and bounty lands 10 the soldiers Of the OF
1912, and their heirs and Representatives. Refer
red TO the Committee on Military Affairs.