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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23


SgSATE.-This body was not in session to-day.
HoUsE.-1his morning, the House went into
committee of the whole and rbsiiined the debate
on the Civil aud Diplomatic bill
Mr.. Ewing having the floor, spoke ou the sub
feet Of the Presidents message. which he remark
ed was unfortunate in the present state of the
country. und was calculated 10 add fnel to the
fame already burning, rather than To produce
harmony. He thought the Texas boundary bill
recently passed ia the Senate as the best way ot
getting out Of The difficulty, aud calculated 10 be
Of advantage to the South. Texas aud the country.
He made an earnest appeal now To advance the
banner oI cancellation. ...v a.. ..,.
A message was received from the Senate an
nouncing the passage Of the New Mekico bill.
Mr., Baily who reported the Appropriation bill
was allowed by the rules to make the closing
speet h. He said be could see no occasion for Tie
further argument 10 sLew that more dangerous
message than that received, communicated by tht
President. has never euanated from the Execu
tive. Ifthe views therein expressed were carried
out, this country would he converted into
military despotsm. In defending the Committee
he tLought simple resolution that it was mex
pedient to act upon this subject, was al! that wal
nscesSary. .u.a
The committee then proceeded TO vote upon
the items of the bill Several amendments we
offered. discussed and rejected. The committee
then arose and the House adjourned.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

STRANGE SUIclDE.-A daughter, aged
IL years. of George GrisselI, Of Renssel-
lair, Ind, committed suicide on the 23d
ult., by hanging herself. She had acci'
dentalIy broken crock, and was afraid
of punishment. Sho dressed herself in
suitable burial clothes. and telling her lit.
tie brother that ''shs would never break
another crock" she got upon the bed,
tied bride to the joist. fastened it around
her neck, and jumped of. Her brother
succeeded in replacing her upon the bed
but she jumped off the second time, and
before he could obtain assistance she wa,
dead. 1t is very certain there had beer
no kindly RUE in her family. .'
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

EThe reader is direcred to the let
ter Of the Washington correspondent OF
the Cincinnati Gazette. 1t is rich and
facy, as the debate must have been. and
will amply repay perusal. " '.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

~ The Statesman says, The Wings
have changed the multo Of Benton. "EV-
erything for principles. nothing fT men"
to read "ErerythiagJ Jor e6iee. and don't
care darn for anything else!".--' Hoek'
ing SeAfinel. =
The Statesman wonii like very much
| If 1t could. to convince the people lha
the Wings were iurnin into Loeofocus
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

FAIRFIELD DlsTRIcT.-Col. Van Trump
has been nominated by the Wings OF this
district as their Congressional candidate
Many of our Wings will recollect the ell
oquent and soul stirring address he de-
lvered in our Court during the
Taylor campaign. The Wings of that
district can and should elect him.
Zon,spiUe Courier
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23
Friday Evening, August 10. 1850

TnE CHOLERA. = In Cincinnati from
Sunday to Tuesday. the Board Of Health
rePor. So deaths. only :hree Of cholera.
From July TO August l3 there have
been in all 2,O3l deaths. s5l Of cholera
and l.lsO by other diseases .-..a.-
AT Chicago op the 9th. there were l3
deaths of cholera aud 4uf other diseases
on the 10th, IA Of cholera aud l2 If 9th.
er diseases.
Ia Cleveland. on Sunday last, there
were Two deaths Of cholsru.
10 ChilIicotIIe. on yesterday, one death
of chHera and four Of other diseases.
ln Lancaster, no new cases and TO
deaths. For three days past, we have
heard nf no new cases.
In Columbus. for the "a hours epding
II A. M. this day. 7 deaths are reported,
S Of which we're 'f rhulera.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

WWe would respectfully call the
attention of our smiabIe contemporary of
the Eagle TO the fact. that the Perry
County Democrat has mol sc, copied his
or any other arIicIe1n deieure Of Judge
Kennon. Dads under the hay"-gel
him out, get him out!
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

se ORLA ANBo BRowN. The Kentucky
Flag says that this gentleman is at home,
"sound aud we'll" The report Of his
death was not true Of course.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23
4 PRkygNrl7E II is stated

A PREyeNrl7E III is stated by
some one that newspaper receipt, foI
an advance payment. carried inlhe pock-
ct, is a preventive Of Ihe Cholera. We
suppose it is on DIR. D.xou's principle
that "clear conscience is tue besl pre-.
yeniiye
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

- FrRE ON RAiLRoAD.-T6e Boston
Daily Advertiser says that. freight car,
loaded with sheep. on the Attica and Ro-
chester Railroad. took FIRE from sparkle
from the locomotive. and before it ,was
discovered. and the fire gould be- extin.
FoiShsd, the car. with lie losd Of live
stock, was destroyed. ."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

CONGRESSIONAL NoMINATIoN.--Dr. b.
B. Olds was nominated on yesterday, al
CltSletille, by the Locofoco Convention
as their candidate for Congress. We uu'
derstand there was no opposition in Con
yention.
Qua CANDlDATE.-A friend in New
Salem writes that the Wings in thai
neighborhood are highly pleased with
the nomination of Col. Van Trump as oul
candidate for Congress, and will give
him warm, he arty and vigorous support
He adds:-"Spades are trHmps, and or
the second Tuesday of October next, we
%lll dig the grave of the man who few
years since died for want of honest Prlh
ciples," and you may expect to see wal
nat at the funeral" ..ft,r
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

~ The liabilities of Suydam. Sage &
Co., who recently failed in New York. is
ascertained to reach S3,000.0o0 The
assigneeis Ferdinand Suydsm. He is q
creditor for $25.000,' and Stephen Whit
pey for S35. 900. -.s.. .,'.,tt
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

" The SteubenYiile Herald states
that the U. S. Marshal in that city caught
Jesse" the other day for il quiriug the
age of spihiter He has ectcd cauti'
ously and pruden,ly since then.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

A TERRIBLE AFFIIcTIoN has recently
fallen on the family of Ex-Governor
Clarke, of Iowa. Within a few days Of
each other nearly the entire family were
swept off by the cholera. The wife and
daughter of Governor G. were the first
victims, then various members ofhis fam.
ily,and finally Governor c. was attacke d
himself and died after q few hours illness,
This sad dispensation falls heavily upon
Senator Dodge, Of Iowa. whose daugh-
ter was the lsmented wife ofCsoy. Clarke.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23
Important. very.

New YuRK, August l6.
Burnnm has raised his offer for an origina
American song for Jenny Lind to 500
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

TrNansi Fstsll--A' l.sgsand tplshdia aasostiasn
IL for avery cheap by GATES l. COSPERf
Lancaster, nay IS, 1850
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23
PADDY AMONG rHE QuAkrRs.-Paddy

PADDY AMONG THE QUAKERs.-Psddy
attending Broad, brim' convention for
the first time, was much aslonished and
puzzled withal at the manner of worship.
Having been told that the brethren spahe
even as they were moved by the Spirit,
he watched the proceedings with increas.
ing. disgust for their 'haythen way ov
Worship ill one young Quaker rose and
commenced solemnly; . -.h
Brethren, have married. S..
The divily you have!' interrupted Pat.
Quaker sat down in confusion. but the
Spirit moving Pat no further. the young
man mustered courage and broke ground
again: ot-@
Brethren | have married a daughter Of
the Lord ,...,. -.r,.q.s-.
The ditil you have that said Pat, but
it'll be a long. long while before iyer yell
see Your fathef.iii law .e
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

EpIgramssTho LasVrshoS CaSes .
"a Kentucky statesmen. 'tis believed.
Each pnrty's feelings have regarded,
For Mr.. L. has been believed, |
And Mrs L. has been rg.vErS-sS.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23
ARRIvAL OF THE NIAGARA!

HALIFAX, Aug. l4-l0A A. M.
The Steamer Niagara with three days later
news from Europe. arrived at her wharf at 9 A
M. She sailed from Liverpool On Saturday 3d,
a.. a ID AZ
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

oath OF last month. The miners, Ia the
number of 90, descended to their work
as usual about 6 o'clock, when, it is said.
the foreman accompanied them, aud went
forward to ascertain the state of the air
in the pit. All of sudden terrific ex-
pldsion occdrred. which Instantly killed
i9 out of 90, aud shattered aud destroyed
all The implements and machinery in the
pit. Only one man escaped. He was
standing near the bottom Of the pit when
he heard the explosion. and suddenly
threw himself down to allow the fiery
storm to pass over. y si' 3. -'7''@
SARCASTIC SENTENCE. old Elias Keyes
first Judge Of Windsor County W.. was
a strange composition of folly and good
sense; IF fna,ural shire wdness and want of
cultivation. The following sentence il is
said, was pronounced upon poor rag
ged fellow convicted for stealing a palI
Of boots from General Curtis, man o.
considerable wealth in the town of Wind
ior.
"Well," said the Judge very gravely
before pronouncing sentence of court. un
dertaking to read the fellow a lecture
"you're fine fellow to De arraigned be-
fore a cour: for stealing. They say you
are poor-no one doubts it who looks al
you. and hnw dare you, being poor, have
the imprudence to steal pair of boots
Nobody but rich people have a right tc
take such things without paying! Their
they say you are worlhless-that is eSi
dent from the fact that no one has asked
Justice for you; all. by unanimous consent
pronounced you guilty before you wer'
tried. Now. you, being so worthless, wa
a fool to steal. because you might know
you would be condemned, And you mus
know that it was great aggraSation tina
you have stolen them in the large tow
Of Windsor. In that large town TO com
nit such an act is most horrible. ANT
not only did you steal. but you stole from
that great man General Curtis. Thi
claps the climax of your iniquity. BASE
wretch! why did you not go and steal th'
only pair of boots which some poor maj
had. or could get. and then you woul'
have been let alone; nobody woulc hav'
troubled themselves about the act. Fo
your iniquity in stealing in the great tow
r Of Windsor, and from the great Genera
Curtis, the Court sentences you to thre
monihs' imprisonment in the county jail
) aud may God give you something to eatp
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

TIE NKw CABINET. Washington pa
psrs of Saturday morning cunfrm the ap.
pointmenl of Mr.. Conrad as Secretary of
Ware Mr.. McKennon.as Secretary Of
the Interior. Both gentlemen are said
to have accepted, thus completing Pres
ident FillmorS's Cabinet, which stands
as follows: a,e 1Hi .-r
Daniel Webster. of Mass. Sec. ofState
Thomas Corwin, of Ohio, Sec. Of the
Treasury.
Wm. A. Graham, of N. c., Sec. Of the
Navy.
Charles NJ Conrad, of La, Sec. of War
Thos. M. T. McKennon. of Pa. Sec. o
Interior. a0~ ~
Nathan X. Hall. of Wy. PostmasteI
General.
John J. Grit,onden, of KY, Attorne!
General.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

DTFFfcUiTiss wfTH. PoRTUcAL.-The
correspondent Of the New York Courier
writes from Washington. Of our affairs
with Portugal, tha, tha, Government has
offered to pay all claims Of American citi.
zens, excepting that for the loss of the
General Armstrong, and consents to refer
this to any arbitrator our Govetnmet may
choose to appoint. She originally pro-
posed to submit to arbitration the claims
she now volunteers to pay. In demand
ing his passports under those circumstsn'
ces, Mr.. Clay the writer says: must have
felt constrained to act in strict accordance
with the exact letter of his instructions,
and perhaps withal underaa keen sense
of certain iudignities Of which he had
been tho subject. Nevertheless. all diff.
ficuItiss now admit of diplomatic arrange.
rnent, and il is confidently believed that
the matter will be speedily and amicably
settled.7Bqh. Sen, ,.a
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

MoRR FAILUREs IN NEy URK,--Tbe
New York Dry Goods Reporter states
that large manufacturing company OF
fancy csssimeres failed last week, which
Is attributed to the want ofremuneraiing
prices for wooden goods, relatively 70 the
high prices of wool. The New York
Post, Of Saturday evening, says:
"A large produce house 10 this city
is reported to have suspended payment
to-day. We have not ascerained the
extent Of their liabilities or assets. The
recent define in pork Is mentioned sthe
cause.
1--WE withhold the name of the parties
that they may not be prejudiced by pre-
mature announcement Of this unhappy
event. tat --tt.G ..e'...',.t
"We are given to understand that but
for the recebt failure of Suydam, Sage
& Co, the house would probably have
gone through" 4.>..
The CRowN OF ENGLAND contains the
following valuable jeweIs-Twenty dia-
th6nds round the circle, ,9l 500 each. ESQ
900; two large centre diamonds. $4,000
each, 1000; ffiy-four smaller diamonds
placed .. tho angle Of the former. 100;
four crosses. each of25 diamonds, $4,000;
four large diamonds on the top of the
crosses. 10000, twelve diamonds con
tanned in heurs.de.lis. lO,000j eighteen
smaller diamons contained in the same,
5000; pearls, diamonds, &C., upon the
arches and crosses, 10. 900; also, 14l small
diamonds 500; twenty. six diamonds in
the upper cross, 5000; two circles OF
pearls about The rim, 800. Cost Of the
stones in the Crown, exclusive Of the
metal, ELL. 900.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-23

~ The surplus wheat ofthe present
crop in 3. Canada is estimated At a't 5000, ,Ooo
bushels. It. FL,
~ Ten tons Of Ice are used .deily at
the Burnst House. Cincinnsti.--ES. -
/ We don't believe IT,,
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17
Elk SPRINGS, Mo,

TIVE proprietors of these Celebrated Medical
L Springs, have the pleasure Of announcing to
the public in general, that they are row pre- -
pared TO accommodate visitors Oh somPw hat fIzE
an extensive scale; and that they arc deter-k1l
mined TO spare no pains TO make them a pleasant
retreat for invalids and parties of pleasure, during
the summer and fall season.
These springs are situated in a pleasant and de-
part ofthe country, 30 miles south Of Han
.nibal, and % miles north of Louisiana. Persons
any further information from the proprie-
tors, will please address Reid s. Fox. Elk Springs,
Pike county, Mo. REID & FOX,
June 9Th, lS5O-4w Proprietors.
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17
TO THE FARMERS OF PIKE, RAILS
LINCOLN, MONTGOMERY, AND
AUDRAIN COUNTIES.

WE beg leave to announce to the farmers, AM
" all other persons, Of the above named coun'
ties, that we have leased the large and commodi.
Gus Brick Warehouse in the city of Louisiana
owned, and formerly occupied, nv Block and Nc.
Cune: which, together with the WHARF BOAT,
will afford us unusual facilities and advantages fol
receiving, storing, and shipping produce. We are
prepared TO pay FAIR PRICES, IN CASH, fol
all understandable produce, or make liberal advan'
ceS on any and all produce that may be consigned
TO us for shipment.
We trust that by close application TO our bust.
ness. and untiring industry and perseverance. with
a determination TO work 70 the interest of the
Farmer and Shipper, for moderate compensation
that we will eDtitle ourselves 10, and shall merit
and receive. a reasonable share oftheir patronage.
We are also prepared TO bale hemp in The very
best shipping order; TO prize tobacco, and TO furn.
iSh the casks and pack bacon; and to do any and
every thing which may conduce TO the interest Of
the farmer and shipper Of produce.
THOMAS CASH, JR. & co.
Louisiana, June I7ih. IS5O-4ly
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17
MAMMOTH DOUBLE
CIRCUS.

iTENHE citizens of Louisiana are respectfully
informed that this uuequaled, unique, and
splendid company of Eguestrians, Gymnasts.
Acrohats, Pantomimists, Commedians, Olyrn-
lpiads, and Herculians, are now enroute for this
city and will arrive on Saturday, June 29th, so,
and give one exhibition of their inimitable dar-
ing, Hippodramatic, Scenic, descriptive, Panic
mimic, fancy and comic equestrianism, Corpus
enlar devices. Acrobatic pOises, gymnastic Acts
Herculean Feats, and other novelties Of a classic
d~ignified and interesting order, so infinitely SUI
periOr TO the efforts Of any other company ever
organized, that no true conception of their ex-
c~ellence can be had without witnessing Ihem.---
This troupe is formed for this season bv a COM
bination Of three companies, the South Western,
Crescent City, and Stickney & North's, with a
large addition of the most celebrated European
artists, bringing together nearly the sum total Of
arenic talent Of the first order in the world. and
putting all efforts at rivalry at once out of the
question.
Among tie most celebrated members Of this
Mammoth Model Troupe, who will appear in
their ~favorite and pleasing acts, will be Mr..
Levi ]. North, acknowledged in both Hemis.
pheres to be the best equestrian in the world.
IlSig. Lui. Germani, Italy's boast, and inimit-
able Olympiad.
Mons. ]. La Thornc, the French Hercules,
and modern Alceides.
La Belle Caroline, the most daring and accom-.
plished Female Equestrians that has ever lived,
Mrs. r. Num-, Ella Stickney, Herr Amodia
Neupert, Mr.. B. Burnish. Mr.. Jno. Harpeire,
MIR. w. Rockford, Mr.. Thos. Num-, Mr.. Leon
Leroy, Sig. Divarrie. Sig. Pomo, Mr.. A. Levi,
Mr.. H. Day, MI. S. Yale, Mr.. NJ. Andrews.
Masters Miller, Edward, and Carlin.
The quandom Orator, Stump Speaker, Wit,
Punster and Presidential candidate, Will. Wor-
relI.
And the funny, jocose. humorous Clown and
Comic Singer, Pass. Horner.
Mr.. North will also introduce his lar-famed
horse Tammany, whose correct execution Of the
Polka, Mazurka, Cracovienna, and other FASH
ionable dances is always received with the most
rapturOns applause.
The Brass Band led by the great Messmer
the Corvette King is composed Of Musical
Artists of acknowledged excellence.
The Pavilion is large with comfortable double
stayed seats, arranged 10 accommodate Three
Thousand Persons comfortably.
Gentlemanly and attentive ushers constantly
in attendance, and in order TO insure decorum
an efficient police force is engaged. Intoxicated
not admitted under any circumstances.
Doors open al 2 in the afternoon, and . in the
Family and Gents Boxes so cents. Children
%. Pit 25 cents.
This company will perform at Hannibal, Fri
day 28th inst. T. F. CHAMBERS.
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17

ITFarmers will rejoice TO know that at las
they can procure an article which they may de.
pend upon at all times in curing the various all,
.ments Of catfld, such as sweeay, stiff complaint.
.distemper, gals, wounds, sprains, mango, farcy,
blindness, sore eyes, lameness from sprains,
loss Of the joint water, or contracted cords, &c.
&c. The article ~referr9d to is II G FarrelPs Ara
.bian Liniment, the best medicine ever discovered
both for man or beast. SEQ advertisement.
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17
FROM THE PLAINS.
Correspondence Of the Nc. Republican.
FoRT KEARNEr, { Oregon Route,)1


May 2lst, 1850.
The first train en- route for the gold re-
|gion reached this poin, on the 18th of April
Their stock were in poor condition, and hav-
ing no grass and but little grain, they must
have suffered extremely, although l have
heard nothing from them since they passed
this point. From that time up to the date
of this letter, the number of wagons which
have passed here, amount TO twenty-seven
hundred and 6fty-four; there has been an
average OF four and a half men to each
wagon, and about seventy-six ladies.
The emigration has started at least one
month too soon this year. 1t is now over q
month since the first train passed, and there
is scarcely a efficiency of grass for the
animals and cattle to subsist on. A num-
Der Of persons, in the early part of the en-
igration, set fire to the prairie, "to see At
never dreaming of the injury they
were inficting on those coming behind them.
This has been very injurious to the emf
grafton, and it is supposed will cause a great
deal Of trouble in California. Seward per-
sons have been heard to say that "the affair
is not ended yet" and persons names have
been ascertaiued, who have acted thus i'm
'p~Tudently, and there is not a doubt in the
mind of any one here, but that there will
be q fuss about it when all hands meet in
the diggings.
On the 29th of April, a Scotchman pass
ed here with a wheel barrow, refusing to
join any company, saying, in his W pecu-
liar dialect, "Na, ma, nun. l kin ye'D all
brak doom in the mountains, So I'll gang
along myself" He appeared to be a man
about 35 years of age, well armed, and did
not appear to be in the least fatigued.
A man by the name Of Lyons, from Iowa.
lost four mules and three horses on the 18th
Of this month, by a stampede; some Of his
men pursued them, as they stated, and found
them in possession Of a party of Indians.
who refused to give them up. Major Chill
ton, on hearing Of it, ordered a party Of
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by an order Of
~ the county court for Pike county, Missouri,
date the 18th day of June, 1850, l was ap
pointed guardian of the personal and real estate Of
George Hardin, a person of nnsound mind. All
persons having claims against said estate are
notified 10 exhibit them for allowance
within one year from the date of said order, OF
they may be precluded from any benefit Of said
and unless said claims be exhibited within
three years from the date Of said order, they will
be forever barred. II. G.. EDWARDS,
June 18th, 1850 Guardian.
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17
MONDAY MORNING, JUNE IT. 1850.

NJ The we,ther has of late been re-
u.-tsblv s~e,sonable, and every kind OF
v.retatioD b in a prosperous condition.
earn !, ssowing rapidly, and the wheat
nrom;,s,to be unusually heavy. The sea-
son b.s been great for setting out tobacco,
though the plants were very backward
Produce is coming in freely, and all kinds
tending downwards.
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17
Administrators Notice.

NOTICES hereby given that the undersigned
~ has obtained from the the County Court Of
county. Letters Of administration OIL the estate
of Virlinda Thomas, deceased, bearing date the
9th day of June, 1850.
All persons having claims against said estate.
are requested TO present them within one year from
the date of said letters; and if not presented with
in three years from said date, they will forever be
from the benefits Of said estate.
BILLITHA G. LONG, Admir-.
June 9Th, 1850. (4-3w)
Democratic banner., 1850-06-17

dragons to 60 and recover the animals
When the party came to the wagons where
the remainder of the company were, they
heard so many contradictory reports about
the runaway animals, that they were com.
PEELED to return.
The emigration has not suffered by the
Indians at all this year, and seven-eighths
of them have not seen an Indian from the
time they left St. Joseph untilthe reached
this place. OBSERVER.