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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

HtO-PARTNERsHIP!-GILBERr DEvoL,
~ JOSEPH KURTZMAN and ANDREW c. LIv-
INGSTON have entered into co-partnership m the
Foundry and Machine Business, under the.
firm name of G. DEVOL s CO.. and will carry on the
business in all its various branches. "a.
Thankful for the past favors bestowed upon the es-
tablishment, they hope to receive liberal share Of
public patronage in future.
The old business will be settled up by GILBERT Dr.
at the Foundry where ishoped all indebted will
make an early call, g. DEV0I.
]. KURTZMAN,
III A. c. LIVINGSTON.
Lancaster, April is, 1850. 3ml
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

ARABIAN LiSrMENT. -Ifany man doubts that II. C.
Farrels Arabian Linment is the greatest beneactOr
of the age, let him look around and he will find abun-
dant evidence to scatter his scepcism to the winds;
he will find that external application in the dis
eases both Of and beast, no medicine ever disco:
vered has effected as many and remarkable cures.
Ij@See advertisement. 2w6
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

Nstatc Of Catharine A. Ruffner.-Notice is
Thereby given that the subscriber has been appoint
ed and qualified as Administrator OF the Estate of CATH
ARNE A. RUFFNER, deceased late of Fairfield coun-
ty Ohio. Dated at her late residence, this 9th day
Of June 1850 DANIEL RUFFNER, Adrn'tOr
! June Ia, 1850 Ava
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

nODDRIDGE a. co., wish to advise their
~ friends that they will continue the Milling and
Wool Manufacturing at the old establishment
during the present season They will manufacture or
exchange Goods already made for and WOOL brought
them in good condition. Their stock will be, large and
embracing every variety WOOL CARDtNG will
be done with despatch and work warranted. They
aye building an erteqsice STEAM WO0LLEN
FACTORY, which they expect to get into operation
quantity of Wool. The importance of this new enter
prise to the farming interest will be manifest and they
hope and expect liberal support. Those having
Wool will find it their interest to bring tieir crop
to u.s. We will allow liberal prices in exchange fol
not needed.
Circev.lle, may 10, 1850
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

- The Statesman says that the Pits
burgh and Louisville Telegraph line held
its annual meeting in Columbus. There
must have been quite roll of wire and
an awful heap of posts present.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
SUNDAY School and Family Libraries,

SUNDAY School and Family Libraries
- Depository of the publications Of the American
Sunday School Union, has been established at the
where Sunday Schools may obtain Book. at the same
prices they are sold At from the Deposit ~ in Pha
dephia Regular Libraries containing 100 bound vol
ums solIior SO Juvenile Libraries IS bounl vol
umes only s.. Family libraries "a bound volumes g.
From the other publications of the Union, Schools aud
Families may select 10 such amount as may suit their
own convanence. Lancaster, may 3l-4
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

DUBLIC SALE.-The personal property be-
Il longing to the Estate of CathGriHe a. RI6aer,
deceased, consisting of
Horses, Cattle, Hogs and sheep
Wagon, Farming Utensils and some
Household Furniture and other property. will be
sold at vendue at her late residence the S day Of
July nert, commencing at ten o'clock A. M.
DANIEL RUFFNER, Adnl'tor
June IA, 1850. 4w6
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

~ The Washington Union says that
the Locofoco party must adopt their old
plan of shooting the deserlers. or the par.
ty will be rdptured, disBahded-annihi.
lated. If the deserters are shot, there
will scarcely be corporaPs guard left
We should take it, that Old .Zack has
placed them in dilemma.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

VA few days since there was a large
and enthusiastic meeting held in Phila-
delphia, dt which resolutions we're passed
strongly Mandatory of President Taylor
and Gov. johnson.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

VIn the Boston Municipal Court the
other day, eighty-six cases of violation of
the license law were settled by the pay
ment of the fines aud costs to the Govern
ment, amounting in all to the snug sum
ofS5,00o.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
LUMBER, LUMBERm LUMBERM

TIRE Proprietors of the HOOKING FALLS MILLS
are now ready to fill all bills for Lumber upon the
shortest notice and the most GauorG6e terms: OuI
facilities are unsurpassed. JAMES & DEWAR
Hooking Falls, near Logan, may 3, 1850 62n
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

CoNGREss. The cothpromise bill Was
debated in the Senate. Mr.. Butler of.
fered resolution to postpone it to the
4th March, 1851. In the House, upon
the California question. Mr.. Meade gave
notice that he would introduce a resolu-
tion to divide California, making one
part State and the other territory.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

MARYLANb.--Wm. B. Clark, of Wash
ing:on county, has been nominated by the
Wing Convention, as the whig candidate
for Governor. The Wings intend to e.
lect him.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

GUARDIANS sALE:-,By virtue of an order
W of the Court of Common Pleas, made at the Sep
tember Term, 1849, to me directed l will Guardian
of MARGARET and SARAH ISRAEL, minors, proceed tc
sell at public sale, on Monday the 17th day Of inn,
merit, between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and foui
o'clock p NJ of said day at the court door in the
town of Lancaster said county, the following lands
and tenements to-wit IN-L0T No Fifteen Q5) in
Brunsteds addition to the town Of Lancaster in said
county of Fairfield.
Terms of Sale-One-fourth part Of the purchase
money in hand-one-fourth in one year-one, fourth
in two years. and the residue in three years, with in
terest from the day of sale.
THOMAS ISRAEL, GuGrdiqn,
Lancaster, NAV II, 1850 5w2
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

ESTATE of James &. Alexander.-On the
Ia 21th day Of April, A. D. lo5J the Court Of Com
mon Pleas Of Fairfield county, Ohio, declared the Is
tate Of JAMES S. ALEXANDER insovent. Creditors
therefore required present their claims agains,
said Estate to the undersigned for allowance within six
months from the 25h day of April, 1850 they will
not be entitled to payment.
WILLIAM HAMILTON, AJa'l0r.
VgamcS AleraHder, decd, and Special Commissi, ne7
may, 2, 1850 ll5f
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

~ The Telegraph is out in favor of a
party Constitution and in opposition to
Banks of all kinds The StdtcsMat is
not vet prepared to follow its lead.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
DRILLS.--Messrs. WRIGHT 4

w SEI.BY are now manufacturing so as to have
them ready for the season, AIoore'S and Pennock's
Wheat Drills, which will prove valuable auxiiaries
to the Wheatgrowing interests cG. the country The
fields Of grain which were planted by means Of these
machines look most promising, and where they lay
side by side with those that have been sowed marked
difference may easily be observed. We may name in
connection field belonging to Capt Clarke about one
mile South Of Lancaster where persons are invited
to call and see the result
Lancaster NAV 10 1850
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

ESTATE of Samuel Carpenter.-The. Court
~ of Common Pleas of Fairfield county Ohio, at its
April Term, 1880 having declared said estate insolvent
Notice is hereby given to all the creditors Of the
70 present their claims Tor allowance within months
from this date to tho undersigned
GEORGE SANDERS0N, Adm'tOr
Of the Estate Of Samuel Carpenter, deceased
Lancaster, may 10, 1850
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

HESITATE of Jefferson Ward.-Notico is
~ hereby given that the undersigned has been quail
fled as Executor of the Estate of JEFFERSON WARD
deceased late of Fairfield county Ohio All persons
having claims against said estate are notified present
them within year duty authenticated and all per-
sons indebted will make immediate payment.
GEORGE II STROBE, Eretor.
MAY II, 1850 Avg
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

CALF RNIA OBJGCTs.-- There is strong
objections to the Missouri compromise
line in this State, and the citizens would
rather stay out of the Union than have
it tdivided. Speaking of the proposition
the Pacific Ne,os says:
"The proposition can never be &C
cepted by the people of California. 1t
would be not only a political, but social
memberment ofour,State. This line
would only run abdnt ten miles below
Monterey, and deprive lis Of the very
best portion of the country included in
our bounds, as decided by the wish and
action of the inhabitants settled in that
part of California.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
Boot and shoe Making.
REED & RAucHmAN.

IA A T their OLD STAND on Main street
~ X opposite the Hooking Valley Bank,
NJ continue to keep on hand all kinds OF work
kRA usual in their line, such as MEMS Fise
gaes Boots, MEMS coarse .fae Boots, Heary CGtf
Boots, Coarse Boots
WOMENS Morocco and Calf Boots and Shoes
Also LGiies' French Morocco BlGskiaS nth double
or single SOleS
Thankful for the many past favors received fIom the
public continuation Of heir patronage is respectful
ly solicited, The best of work will at all times be
kept hand and viii be sold at fair and reasonable
prices. Weinvite all to come and examine our stock
as we intend at all times to keep hand general as
soTtment.
Lancaster, march 29 1850 Iy47
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
IoHN R. MiMAuaH.

WILL attend to the settlement and collection
w claims in Fairfield and adjoining counties.
OFFICE Tallmadge Block, Second Floor.
Lancaster, Jsnuary4 4, 1850 %
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

SLAvE TRADE ABOLISHED ON tbs WHOLE
WINDwARD CoAsT OF LIBERIA.-The
subjoined extract Of letter from Gov.
Roberrs, Of Liberia. to Anson G. Phelps,
Of New York city. published in The Jour.
nal of Commerce, gives intelligence Of
an important extension Of the territory
of the African republic, by which il viii
be enabled to root out the slave trade
from the whole windward coast of Afri-
ca. The lettel is dated Monrovia, April
goth, 1850:
81 am happy to inform you that moth.
ing has occurred since my last letter to
you, 10 interrupt the even progress of
our public affairs. BY The Liberia Pack.
ct and bark Chieftain, Mr.. McLain sent
US small amount of funds, to aid in The
purchase of terrilory-and which we
have turned to good account. We have
just purchased three tracts of country in
the ieighborhood of Gallinas, and paid
the first installment. am how about to
visit Gallinas myself, To conclude the pur.
chase of that famous spo, and two other
tracts, which will give US all the terrific
ry lying between our present NorIhwes,
boundary line and the Barr and which
will enable US to extirpate, efectyally
the slave trade from the whole Wind
ward Coast. For Galinas we shall have
to pay several thousahd dollars there
fore, we look With deep concern for as
sistance from Mr.. Mcbain, by the retHrr
packet"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
BUGGIEs. BuGGIEsn BUGGIEsM

TIME subscriber has on hand a lot of fne BUGGIES
and CARRIAGES, which have been made with
care and Of the best materials and which viii be sold
at very low prices. JOSIAH WRIGHT;
Lancaster, may 8, 1850 b0f
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
SAMUEL LYDY ALBERT BROWN
TALLMADGE HOUSE

nENTIST.-DR C. SWITZER has taken the Of,
~ fee lately occupied by DR.. James King in Stur-
geons Row. Lancaster, may II. 1850 2
P.S. DR.. G. Switzer, has by purchase become my
in the Profession and Practice of Dentistry
and hereby recommend him to my friends and the
public in general competent operator and worthy
Of public patronage Persons wishing their Teeth
operated upon wishing to have artificial Teeth in
serted good Gold Rates win dowell to calSnd con-
suit with the Doctor before ,going elsewhere .-Apd
be assured that they will be more than satisfied with
the result in securing good and comfortable operation
Respectfully, JAMES S. KING
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

state of Jacob Van Buren.-The Court of
" Common Pleas at its present lApril Term, 1S50,)
having declared said Estate insolven Notice is here.
by given to all creditors of the same, to present their
claims for allowance within six months from this date
to the undersigned. HENRY KROUT Ad'n'tor
Of Jacob Vaa BGren and Special Commissioner.
April %, 1850. 81
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

GALE of Real Estate.-By virtue Of an order
- ofthe Court of Common Pleas7of Fairfield county
Ohio, made at the April Term 1850 to me directed,
shall at about o'clock in the afternoon of the 10Th
Of June merit 1880 before the door of the court house
in Lancaster, inthe county aforesaid sell thehghest
bidder the following real estate, the property of
Elizaoedh fancy. deceased, to-wt The south half of
In-Lot Nc thirty -four (34 in Carpenters Addition to
the town Of Lancaster, in said county of Fairfield
The said premises win be sold subject to lease there
on expiring the lst of April 1851, with the benefit
of said lease to the purchaser from the day Of sale
and the purchaser pay all the taxes othe present year
in hand-one-third in one year, and the remaining
third in two years. with interest the deferred pay
mens from the day of sale.Appraised at sS00-Inust
sell for two thirds Of appraiSement
GEORGE SANDERS0N Admtor
IVah the HH aaaerel Of Elizabeth TaRey derd
Lancaster, may TO- 1850 $3.50 CIVIL
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
SUN ~ iI"h F<'oU W 4UV'0u'
Cincinnati Markets.
Cleveland Markets.

CLEVELAND, June 10.
CAsAL REcEIPrs.-Flour2 273 bbs; Pork II do;
whskey do; lard 4738 lbs; butter 4,857 do;
MARKETs-W heat-3 100 bushl at l,l0.
CoRN-4,dOd at 52c at 2,2OO at 5?4.-True
Democrat.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
FrIday MornIng, JUNG I4, 1850

The CoNtENfIoN.-On yesterday the
Convention was engaged in discussion
relative to the individual liability prin'
Ciple in all corporations. Several speech
ss were made on both sides of the 4ues
tion.
The death Of John Riley. of Butler
Sodh,y. was announced to The Conven
ton. He was one 6f the trainers of the
old Cohatitu,iou. Appropriate resolu
tious were passed. when the Convection
adjourned.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

L .AMPS'-A fine lot, Solar Stand Lamps, suspend
Il ing and side do Girandoles, some beautiful new
patterns; Extra Globes, chmneys, Shades and Frames
Wicks &c. constantly on hand and for sale cheap by
may27 GATES & C0SPER.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
C0rdngc iusIInI,nnh

A Supply ofTow Linen, Sash Cord, Bed Cord. Henri
N and Cotton; Broom Twine: Seine Twine, Hemr
and cotton Fish Line and Hooks, by
NAV "a 1850 G. KAUFMAN
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
The Great Hardware Store,
2J0s 9Ds
SIGN OF THE PADDOCK AND NILL.SlW.
ToHN EFFINGER THOMAS H. WHITE anil
j WILLIAM LATTA, under the name and hrm OF
EFrINaEn, WHITE & LATTE, ,

VOliN EfFLNfIEh llOhiao = WI ~ -ft
A., WILLIAM LA'rTA, under the name and hrm OF
EFPINaER, WHITE & LATTH
H.vs purchased from JOHN c. WEAVER & CO.,
their entire interest IN the Hardware nsness And ~
addition 70 their present large and Neu aSsoreu
are now ordering from the manufacturers PufehasihB
in the Eastern cities aud have ~ .nelr pow ~ ~
fer to the Farmers Merchants and AeehGnes o. fsir.
field and adjoining counties, one Of the largest losf
saried & general assortfgl Of Hardrare ever before
opeued IN this county consisting Of every variety o.
ENGLISH & AMERICAN FARDwARF.
Cutlery. sa1iie1y. Carriage trimmings Shoenaksga
Findings Mechanics Tools, Iron, Nails, lin, Copper,
link, Window Sash Tubs, Churns, &c
We DO not expect nor AMI 10 monopolize the fraae
out with facilities for purchasing Goods, ana gV'
ing attention exclusively 10 our buslneyA aud Oe7
Ing in constsnt communication with eusofefs.we
Si learn their wants and supply them, any pains M
'he markets of this or any other country viii cnaDlo
as to do so and at pic as low, fnOt lower than any
ther establishment in this part OF the country.
We would particularly invite the attention oi COHaz
trv Merchants, SdddicrS and Dealers IN IlaraEars
to our assortment, it is intention 70 keePcon'
stantly on hand large variety Of EGTdWars, Cnhe7
nv and Slddlsrg 10 sell exclusively by the PACKAGE;
And with the large cash capital that we have invested
in the business and making our purchases exclnsWey
from MAsUFAcTur ERs and lMPoRTERs, We w. nave
It IN our power to NHoLEsALE every descrtphonD
HoYd,rcTe upon as accommodating terms and at astoW
rates as any establishment in Ohio We knowtpat
we an make il 10 tine interest OF every man that - "
the habit Of purchasing his Hardware in Cincinnati OF
Columbus or ordering il from Baltimore, Philadelphia
or New York 10 purchase exclusively from u.s. -
| We hope the good friends and customers Of Mr,
Weaver will all ef then extend their patronage 70 ths
new (iruand continue To deal with US. Every efiert
will be made to make the new quarters - agreeable
as the old and to increase the stock andtsde 2tthe
house. EFFINGER, WHiTE&LATTA.
Lancaster, march 80, 1850
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
yeneIiamRlind ManufacIory.

SNNCNtRtH HbtItHu WA
HAVING purchased the entire machinery of Thom-
i as HYdea Venetian Blind Manufa ctory, the SUBJ
scrber would respectfully inform the citizens ofIAR-
caster and vicinity that he viii continue the above
business, in all its various branches the old stand
on Main Street fer doors belouc Cly's Tarern
All kinds Of Blinds will be manufactured in the bost
style at the shortest notice and upon reasonable rms
. JAMES WALKER
Lancaster February q, 1850. 2md&1yw50
SAMUEL LYDY. ALBERT BROWN
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
Ligh1! Light!! Light.u

lust received, good su ppy of Star Candles mould
- DO. and Lard Oil, &c G.. KAUFMAN.
may "a, 1850 3
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
wATCHEs AND IEWELRY.

"AACAAA<y AMI JEWELhLs
GATES 4 c0SPER have Just re-
! teEnpN ~ eeiveda larger and more complete
| NJ assortment than ever. They would
| Es, "a Just Say 70 their friends and the public
--~e.4S4>a's II they want Fine Time Piece,
OF an honest class Of Jewery instead Of eg article
ey are prepared v sell a. cheap as any body at
any place Tailmadge Ilouse, LANCASTER nav i6.
l
Silver WaTe.-Ihe lsrgest lot ever offered IN Ian.
- caster. Piain and double threaded Table Deser.
and Teaspoons and Forks, Soup Ladies, Sugar Tongs
and Shoves, CreamspOons, Salt aud Mustard DO. All
Manufactured 70 order and UarTaEtsd fine as Silrer
Coin. Just received and for sale BY
Lancaster, may l6, 1850. GATES CoSPER.
Dlated and Brittania Ware,--sorpe beautiful
Il sets-Tea and Coffee Pots seperate, Castors Cups
Candlestcks, Cake Baskets, &C. Just received and ior
sale cheap by GATES COSPER
! Lancaster, may l6, 1850 2
| TNansI Fans!l-A large and splendid assortment
n for sale very chespby GATES & COSPER
Lancaster, may l6, 1850 2
S,hawls. beautiful Grape and Thibet Wool
/ - Shawls at HENLEl'S.
| Lancaster. may "a, 1850 3
Darasols.--A large variety Of plain and ernbro'd
u Para5ols al HENLEf'S.
may "A, 1850
Silk-Tissue and Barege, Pink and Blue. Also
| lCone piece Of corn color at HENLEH'S.
may ~, 1850
Silks.-The best assortmentin in town, late purchase
! - can be found at HENLEY'5.
may "a, 1850
I awns-Plan and Figured, nestest patterns in
lI tOwnat HENLEY's.
may "a. 1850 2
M Gus de Laines.-A few pieces plain Nous de
IVl LANES, color suitable for tie season. az
may "A, 1850, HENLEY'S
L adies' and Misses GaiteTs.-A well select
IL ed stock Of Ladies' and Misses Caters al
may "a, 1850 HENLEY'S.
4 (tassimeres and Vestings.-A variety Of Cas-
~ simeres and Vestngs. plain and fancy, at
may "A iSoo HENLEf'S.
FAMILY GROCERIES.
. Hhds Prime Orleans SUGAR;
,, . lOOOBs loaf, lump, crushed and powdered do
Young Tyson Imperial Teas, ol yarious qualities
RIO COFFEE; Sugar House SYRUP
Sugar House Molasses; New Orleans do
Palm Soap, Lemons. &c. &c For sale by
may "a, 1850 @. KAUFMAN.
Justreceiveda at theOldDrugStore
H0 Kegs Pure White LEAD;
GO300 do Red do best quality.
Iinseed Oil; Spirits Turpentine: yarnish, &c.
Lancaster, NAV "a 1850 q. KAUFMAN
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14

oOking Glasses.-A very large and complete
IL assortment in Gih and Mahogany frames, which
we will sell cheaper than any establishment in the
town can Also, Looking Glass Plates from by 10
inches to 20 by 40 inches, cheap.
Mayer GATES & COSPER.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-14
FAMILY GROCERIES.

SqLK Under Shirts for Gentlemen and Ladies'
Sfor sale at the OLD CHECKERED STORE
Lancaster, may H. 1850. 2
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fAiRFIELD FACTORY!

Lancaster, April u, 1850
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-09-26
Read the Following.

As the whole principle involved in the question
whether soldiers are entitled to vote, is settled in
the following case, and US the question may be
one Of Importance, and ought 10 be understood by
all the people Of the Territory we republish a
part of the report Of the committee in Congress,
by which it will appear, that no soldier or officer
OF the Army, can acquire the rights of an eleetor
by being chartered in the Territory.
In January 1926. in the contested sea. for Dele
gate to Congress, John Bdde and Gabriel Rich
ard, vs.. Austin L. Wing, the sitting member OF
Michigan Territory, a very able report was made
bv Mr.. Sloan, chairman Of the Committee of Flee
lions, which seems to SETTLE rather, distinctly
10 recognize as already settled, the doctrine that
soldiers Of the United States Army, have no right
to vote in a Territory.
In this contest, several classes of voters We're
objected to as being disqualified amongst the rest,
discharged soldiers of the army. ...-...
The Organic Act of Michigan Territory, pro
vides that every free, white male citizen Of said
Territory, above the age Of tweniy-one years.
who shall have resided therein one year next pre-
cedng the election, and who shall have paid a
county territorial tax shall be entitled to vote
at such election for Delegate to the Congress of
times and places, as shall be prescribed by the
Governor and Judges of the said Territory
The reference above TO tax paving, is the only
particular in which this act differs from the Or
ganic Act Of Minnesota; and does not appear to
have had anything TO do with the question before
the COMMITTEE; but their opinion, which follows,
appears to be based solely on the abstract indie
pendent right Of men in the relation of Z. $. SOL
diers, to acquire the right TO vote at an election
"whe they remain in the service.'' "
Here is the language Of the report, cease "a of
Contested Elections.l r. l11 ir
1.-The second class 10 which objections are made,
consists of soldiers Of The army discharged from
service, within one year next proceeding the cleo
ton. The Committee consider it entirely uDnec-
essary to enter into argument to prove that
Off ers and soldiers Of The army, by being long
quartered in the Territory, do not by that reason,
acquire the right TO vote at election, whilst they
remain in the service do they consider it any
more necessary to attempt to prove, that after
being discharged, they must acquire the rights of
electors in the same way that other persons would
who had not been thus in the service
As the law is perfectly plain, it is to be hoped
there will be no legislation about it, No statute
can make 1t palmer. ... ID f.