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The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-01-12

STRETCHES OF LIFE AND CHARACTER. BY L. 8
| Arthurs Illustrated with sixteen engravings, and
| portrait of the Author, Philadelphia J. W, Brad
| ley, 1850.
Few writer's Of stories for magazines and newspapers
have enjoyed universal aud extended popularity
than the author of these Sketches. The familiar style
and cooqial character of most of them, are such
peases either in conversation writing, and gives to
them air of life and reality-a freshness and vivaci-
ty, which few authors succeed in imparting to their
writings There is, moreover, of them, enough
of plot in the machinery, if may call it, of the
Story to excite the curiosity of the reader and sustain
1t to the end When add to these recommendations
that all of them are intended to enforce some important
principle, TO correct error in practice or to en-
courage in the pursuit of the right, shall have found
sufficient reason for their popularity-whie they
not above the comprehension of the young, they afford
such light reading makes them useful as well as
pleasant recreation to the more mature.
These sketches, which first appeared in magazines
and newspapers, collected and revised by the
author, and published in more permanent form, and
accompanied with numerous appropriate Illustrations
They comprized in handsoms octave volume, of
4l2 pages neatly bound, and will, undoubtedly meet
WIN ah eAteislNe sale. w understand that CHARLES
H. LAWRENCE is the publishers agent for this county,
and that it is his intention, forthwith to offer our cti-
the opportunity of furnishing themselves with cop
les of the work.
The AMERICAN Fowl BREEDER; containing full
information on breeding, raising diseases, and man
agement, of domestic poultry aso instructions con-
corning the choice of pure stock cropping, capronz-
ing, &c, &C., with engravings. By an association
OF practical breeders. Boston: John P. Jewett &
Co. 1850.
During the last two three years public attention
has tecn turned particularly than heretofore to the
rearing of domestic fowls, thing that the high price
OF poultry and eggs have almost uniformly maintained
IN the market, has tended much to encourage This
little work, therefore, comes at very opportune time,
and will afford material aid to those already in the
business, as well those who intend to engage in it
Some portions of the county of Norfolk in England,
have been made wealthy by producing poultry and eggs
for the London market and we see no reason why the
business may not be made equally productive here,
skilfuly conducted The work may be procured of the
publishers in Boston, or of S. A. Rowland in this CITY,
L
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23
ARKANSAS RREAK.nNNY.

A friend of ours went over in Arkansas
few weeks ago TO attend " ak-down''
that is, dance. The ladies, upon the
occasion, were arrayed in their best, with
all the gay colors which an uncultivated
taste could suggest. The gentlemen were
dressed in homespun clothes, and none but
our friend had broadcloth upon his back.
During the evening, sweet potatoes of an
enormous size, roasted in the ashes, were
handed round to the company, together
with handful of salt for each guest. A
beautiful young lady became smitten with
our friend, (perhaps with his magnificent
moustaches,) and resolved to dance with
him. She therefore turned to a friend and
addressed her in these words: " Sal, hold
my tater while trot round with that nice
hoss what's got on store clothes" Our
friend was clinched accordingly; he could
not extricate himself from the grippe of the
rustic beauty, and was obliged to IS trot
round" after her for one mortal long hour
before he could obtain respite from his
labors. He made his escape the first op-
portunity, resolved that he never again
would go to an Arkansas breakdown.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

The Indian Territory is bounded on
the South by the Arkansas river, thence in
straight line South, to the Red River,
which bounds it remotely near the 24th
degree of latitude, on the West by the Red
River, on the North by Nebraska, and on
the East by the States of Arkansas and
Missouri.
Nebraska is bounded on the West by
the eastern limits of Oregon and upper
angle of New Mexico, on the North by
the 49th degree of latitude, Tor line dividing
the United States from Canada,) on the
South by the Indian Territory, and on the
East by the State of Iowa, and Territory
of Minnesota.
Minnesota is bounded upon the West by
Nebraska sometimes called Missouri Ter
rltory,) on the South by the State of Iowa,
on the East by the State of Wisconsin and
Lake Superior, and on the North by the
dividing line between the United States and
Canada-42d degree of latitude.
These are the territories which the
United States own, covering an area greater
than the whole union of States, and larger
than the entire superficial surface of Europe.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23
29oetrD.
ELEGY ON THE DEATH OF LADY.

She sleeps that still and placid sleep
For which the weary pant in vain,
And where the dews of evening weep,
| may not weep again;
., never more upon her grave
Shall behold the wild flower WaYei
They laid her where the sun and moon
Look on her tomb with loving eye,
And have heard the breeze Of June
Sweep DER t-like sigh
And the wild rivers wailing song
Grew dirgc-like as it rolled along
And have dreamt, in many dreams,
Of her-who was a dream to me
And talked to her by sunny streams,
In crowds, and on the sea,
Till in my soul she grew enshrined,
A young Egeria of the mind!
IT'S years ago and other eyes
Have flung their beauty DER my youth,
And have hung on other sighs,
And sounds that seemed like truth
And loved the music which they gave,
Like that which perishcd in the grave
And have left the cold and dead.
To mingle with the living cold
iHcIC - "eiShl around my hcad,
My heart is growing old
o, for a refuge and home
With thee, dear Ellen, in thy tomb
Age sits upon my breast and brain,
My spirit fades before its time,
But they are all thine own again,
Lost partner of their prime
And thou art dearer in thy shroud
Than all the false and living crowd
Rise, gentle vision of the hours,
Which go like birds that come not back,
And fling thy pail and funeral flowers
On memory's wasted track!
Q for the wings that made thee blcst,
To C flee away and be at rest ~
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

G. w. P. CUsrrs.-We happened, at
the Capitol on the 10th inst, to meet the
venerable Geo. w. p Custis, of Virginia,
who had just been to pay his respects to
the thirteenth President of the United
States, all of whom he has personally
known and been known to. This vencr-
able gentleman, though stricken in years,
is, we are happy to say, still hale and
hearty. We presume there are very few
other men living who have shaken hands
with every President of the United States.
-Nationm hateLigencer,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

AN OLD ISLANDER NAILED.-Somc years
ago it was iavorite story with the Loco
focos, that Mr.. Webster had said that it
was the duty of government " to take care
of the rich, and the rich would take care
of the poor" This fabrication was at
length elfectually silenced, but the Buffalo
Republic recently had the hardihood to
attempt to revive it. The editor of the
Buffalo Express thereupon called Mr..
Webster's attention to it. Webster replies
by letter duly signed, and says" am
not the author of that saying, nor of any
such doctrine or expression; on the con-
trary, trust that the political labors of my
life show that my object has been, steadily
always, to relieve the poor and laboring
portion of the community from the evils
which usually affect those classes in other
countries, and to place them in this coun-
try in situation of comfort and independ
ence."
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23
The Tariff of ISi6-.-The Iron Interests.

The Tariff Of ISi6--.The Iron Interests.
We commend to the attention of every
reader and every candid mind, the follow
ing remarks of the Hon. James Cooper,
our present representative in the U. S.
Senate, made on Thursday last in present
ing number of memorials from over two
thousand citizens Of Pennsylvania praying
for modification of the existing tariff
laws.
Mn. COOPER said that he held in his
hand numerous memorials from citizens,
residents OF several counties in Pennsyl-
vania, praying for a modification of the
existing tariff laws, signed by over two
thousand persons. The petitioners set
forth that there is great distress prevailing
everywhere throughout the State, especi-
ally among those engaged in mining coal
and the manufacture of iron. From evi-
dence that had been furnished him, he
could state confidently to the Senate, that
nearly one half of the number of furnaces
that were in operation in Pennsylvania at
the close of lS47, have now blown out
altogether in consequence of the inadequa-
cy of the prices to be obtained for iron.
The production is now less than one-half
of what 1t was at the time TO which he had
referred although perhaps more than
majority of the whole number of furnaces
and forges may be still in operation, he
still would say confidently, that not one
half of the quantity of iron is produced
now which was produced at the period
mentioned. The consequence is, that
very large number of people who derive
their subsistence from labor i'll the ftlrna-
ces, forges, and foundries of the State,
are now out of employment, and many of
them in 4 state of absolute destitution.
The consequences of the diminution in the
production of iron is not felt among those
engaged in that department of industry
alone, but is felt also, and that severely,
among those engaged in mining coal and
other industrial occupations.
1t is known to the Senate that in late
years very large quantity of anthracite
coal has been consumed in the furnaces
and forges in operation in the eastern part
of the State. The demand for coal, for
this purpose, has fallen off within the last
two years nearly, if not altogether, one
half; and the consequence is that those
engaged in that branch of our industry in
Pennsylvania are out of employment, and
to great extent without the means of sub
sistence. They cannot take themselves to
other employments, for the men who are
engaged in the manufacture of iron and
the mining of coal have been brought up
to that particular branch of business; ii is
their trade, and they are disqualified for
other occupations.
But there were other branches of in
dustry, dependant upon protection, or TO
some extent upon protection for their sue
cess, which have also gone down, or have
greatly curtaled their operations. This
is especially the ease with the recently es-
tablished cotton mills and manufactures OF
Pennsylvania. He presumed the Senate
was aware that during the last two or three
years, a large number Of cotton mills have
| been erected and have zone into operation
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

A young lady out west says; When
| 90 TO theatre | am very careless of my
dress. as the audience are too attentive to
tile play to observe my wardrobe but
when 60 to church | am rerv particular
in my outward appearance, as most people
go there to see how their neighbors dress
and deport themselves"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23
Aggregate
l,5O2,54I 1925, ,G26, 240

Aggregate l,5O2, ,54l l,025 ,G2G $40
Oregon is provided with a government,
and also Minnesota and Utah, while Cali
fornia is asking for State admission but
the residue of this immense domain is
abandoned for the present, or given up to
the unmolested possession of the Indians.
The line of Sc 40, extended to the Paci-
fic, would apportion about one-third, or less,
South of the line, and the residue to the
North of the line. If such a line could
be established by law, any acquisition here
after from Mexico would naturally preclude
the participation of the North. 1t would,
as matter of course, be converted into
slave States.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

Why is the hub of cartwheel like
handsome young lady Because it's al
ways surrounded with fello(w)s.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

I" You had better ask for manners than
money" said finely dressed gentleman
to beggar boy who asked for aims. 4
asked for what | thought you had the most
Of was the boys reply.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

IF you don't know what to do with your
self this hot weather, angle for flies. No
difficulty in getting bite.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

Zeal not rightly directed is pcruicions;
for as ii makes good cause better, SO Il
makes bad cause worse
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23
BOOKS & STATIONERY.
TOBACCO AND CIGAR STORE.

yByHE subscriber respectfully informs his
Il friends and the public IN general, that no
has REMOVED his store to the room lately
occupied by JoHN [. M'CoY, as Shoe Store,
nearly opposite the Bank, where he has Just
received q FIRST rate assortment OF Congress,
Plug, Roll, Lady Twist, Small Lump, Sweet
and Plain Cavendish, Black Fat, Luscious Lux.
urv. Eldorado, Natural Anti-nervous, Mrs. Mil
ler's and Anderson's Fine Cut aRd Soace TO
BACCO; Rappee, Scotch, Macabau aud Ma
tiotches SNUFF and Snuff Boxes; PIPES,
and SMOKING TOBACCO; Havana, Span
ish Half do, and American CIGARS.
Also, Letter and Writing PAPER; CluIlIs,
Steel Pens and Pen Holders; Motto, Iranspa-
rent and Plain WAFERS; Sealing Wax,
States and Slate Pencils, Lead Pencils, Black,
Blue, Red, and IndelibIe INK, and inkstands; ;
Black Sand and Sand Boxes, and a general
assortment of
Blank and School Books,
together with aschoce selection Of JUVENILE
and LITERARY Works.
Also. good article of Pen Knives, Pocket
Combs. Eank Cases, Port Monies, &c. &c,
which he will sell al The very lowest cash prl-
Ccs. GEO. w. 1OMAo.
N. Bile viii sell Tobacco Snuff and Vi
gnrs at WHOLESALE to dealers on The
most accommodating terms.
Iewistown, June 7, lS50--3m
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23

2-A-O~1-- --<cN0
MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY
A. FELIX,
at the LewiStOwn Cheap Cabinet Ware Rooms,
VKTHERE the article can be seen at any
w time among his large stock of other
FURNITURE OF all descriptions. The fol-
lowing testimonials from those who purchased
and have now in use, or had the bottom put into
their old bedsteads, will speak for themselves:
CERTIFICATES
This is to certify that | purchased twenty
pair of new bedsteads with Hinkley's patent
elastic spring bottom in, am we'll pleased with
them, consider them good article, and would
buy no others. would recommend them to
all persons, as they are easily screwed together,
and caa be kept cleaner than any hitherto made.
JAMES ALLISON.
] concur with the above and consider IT
good article for tavern keepers and others.
THOMAS MAYES.
We certify that we got A. Felix to put B.
Hinkley's patent bottom into our old bedsteads,
and that they answer the purpose exceedingly
well. We consider ii bedstead that can be
kept much cleaner from insects. screwed up
firmer than any others, and recommend them
to the public.
DAyp Bloom, JoHN CLARK,
JERMAN JACOB, ID. SUNDERLAND
I,ewistown, April rs, 1850-tf
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-23
w. lei. IRWIN.
GEO. w. ELDER.


OFFERS his professional services to the
~ citizens of Lewistown and vicinity. He
can always be found at his Office, in his drug
store, or at the house of Gen Irwin, unless pro-
fessionally engaged. March 10, 1850.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22


n seems only the other day that We announced the
launch of this noble vcss, she b. ready Tor
The precise datss. which mark rspisity extra
ofd nary setm not unNorthy Of being recorded O<
- .tlh 81 cbIuury. then che launch took Iace Ca
ths lt n Match the cpud shp was at thr crane
berth iu fhr hHrhor frtLr purpose - getting ncr ms
sb merry an hoard ON the 2olh. her steam up aud
ach merry in motion. and the 9Th. within four
week after being launched. she preceded down the
tiyde 90 the Gsiroch get her compasscs adjusted
Ia fol- rig and equipment for sca. Considering The
usigtt and power q the engines and the magnitude
q the vessei this celebrity Of despatch the part IT
bsssrs 1odd and Oregon has perhaps. scarcely
parallel IN The annals Of steam-crlt We understand
TAI the City ~ glasgow previously 60 going up the
Sslfl,th On "Wednesday. stretched out towards the
Sumbrtss tn' that. In fair steamng. she made ten
hbt quarter Knots M hour, thus exceeding the
r"ctattn. ~ her buili,rs aud owners ~ about two
knots although not in She bot trim for speed being
-four fset dru ofwOter aft than f1r,ga- and thc
on auspicous ccnmcrt fmsut. aud W. have no doubt
that uudr canvas fur which shc has been e.pecailv
sonstruettd the City II GLASGOW viii prove nluos M
souallsd In speed The majestic steamer Wa ist vcet
out 81 SEA fer several days proving herseif In ,vrrv
possible way In order that she proceed on her Grs
Tcvate a. a sound and wel-trcd ship There l. now
no doubt whatever that this magnificent vessel will
proceed her voyage 20 New ork on the appointed
say nsmely the 10th Of April aud we learn that she
tvc-thrds Of the b,rths Ia both cabins being already
taken Up. Captain Mathew We hear l. quite delight
- With his new ship and her performance which in
ss,s far surpass his expectations lie h sanguine q
nakug rapid passage acroes the Atlantic. aud u u
" b, hoped the retu will be such 10 establish
fdspet IN rcn-tut ships wei as In the screw pro
Fcller properly spplies
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22

suspu April n. G-pM
During the past week there has been considerable
activity in the stock market aud IL will be- seem upon
comparing the quotations tina; three Of IN. Lead
ing fsncics have advanced considerably Erie Eailroaa
and Reading Railroad have advanced several per cent
eseh while nearly all others have just about hell thr
The capital credit and comLined elIorts II the
bulls have been concentrated upon the two fsneie~
above named, and, by dnt II shrevd management OF
the machinery in operation, they have succeeded in
putiingu up prices among themselves The great alb
Jet they have in view. however-thc drawiur in Of
outsders-has not been accomplished and the i'm
prorement In prices has brought great deal Of stock
upon the msfket which the bulls have been compelled
10 take at value fixed by themselves. ANY imitation
IN rrices this year has had effect just the eontrar
to that experienced in previou. specula,i,e ne.
RODS IL has induced outside holder. 10 realize
and made stock move seundsnt in the Tree
instead Of creating outside demand. and
rapid absorption by capitalists and non-nroco
sional Spectators. IL has thrown into The han
ofbrckers an enormous quantity q stock which TIM
far has not been particularly burdensome on e.rov~
of the ehespness and abundance of MONEY but ~
would. in the event Of unfavorable change In ~
money market, be dead weight. aud saddle ths-,
with serious losses upon the single item OF inter.s
SO long as the present heavy holders eau carry IN
lots q isneics they have, they may ,usssip prices
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22
Interesting from Portugal.

HE TFFECr OF IiE PRESIDENT MESSAGE RELATIVE
To AMERICAN CLAIMS.
The adyiccs RON Lisbon are 81 the 10Th ult let d
ter a that date says
In r,trtct 60 the American claims. the President
instfrCt has had the elect 20 making the government
let INTO thsm. aud give the necessary an.scrs aud
explanations I believe Count total has proposed q
rereuCe e. me other power and furnished -ueh do
sums mt a. will hardly allow the Congress 90 vote
to'fciyc measures Without accepting The lropo "a arb
uation A. ruptcts the claim for the vaiue of the
Gtuersl AImftrtug rrivatccr Destroyed 90 fayal w
lsl4 ~ CCmmcdors lloyds deet thu English govern
rstut has furnished conclusive evidence prove that
VI General Armsir,n g fred into unafmed boat.
~hlth vent slour-de 90 examine her yaprfs. aud
tsd nine out 81 twtvC q SIS crew before Commodore
Lioy tech any step against her when her crew
Sire 20 her and made for the shore | Do not think
any European poser vii favor Jonathan claim upon
The Portuguese. tn case whore they had power 10
protect the American vcsscl or that England would
rsscEnize any sUch decision were IL given against 80
many Contraysniug p.ccfdcuts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22

C,ser,r eovsr-Nc~ b52 "a 31, see. 500 TO Cos ISL,
aso eco les sss Sos. sec. SIS. bTl, s52
Conno. Plns.-Psrt Jury discharged for the
term Part Mos AIS, S12 e6< ~. L. IL, 10, 70 "a
"a IS ESQ, 20. 81
sr,s,os CorNr-33. 90. II. 1856 IS a. los III. "a,
Ssi IS 2 a. 81. 552 25, 6, ~, ~ 23s 1885, Il 1892
.t2 "a ~. .el 2e2 2oI to 22. 81, 4sz Isl, las 2s
Is .5g. ga 20
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22
Egypt.

AMERICAN TRAVELLERS.
Adyices from Alexandria to the 2lst ult letter
Of that date contains the following paragraph =
= The American travellers who. through ignorance
Of the conventional arrangements OF the Bedouins
had engaged the caiols of foreign tribe to convey
their party and luggage from Cairo to Ei-Arish AMI
Petra and lad been arrested in their progress and
riRed of II portion of their effects hav. had ample
satisfaction given them. through the intervention of
MIR Maeaulay the American Consul general
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22
Sporting Intelligence

CrSrt,vuIr CorRss. l. I--TRorrrse A contest for
purse a ts5, mile heats t-st three in Eve to no
pound wagons wiil come on this afternoon. half.
past two o clock. between Mount Morris, Cambridge
ORR Mohawk and stranger After the above. atroi n
harness hest three IN ave, will take place for purse
Of go for which there are several eptre. See airer
tie, ment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22

%. Ncssrs Earrings Circulars. the Corn Trade Of
Great Britain and other commercial intelligence re-
cei,ed by the America will be found on The last page
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22

osis.toss.-wsnt Of space prccludes the possibility
Ct in.rting much interesting matter among which IL
the synopsis Of very able lecture on Socialism, de-
nvsr.d by Or. Adams yesterday. for which expect
20 h. ala TO snd rovm in ysysr morrow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22

Before Judge Sandford.
ArRu 20-In the case Of Buckley vs. The View ork
and Harlem Railroad Company. the jury returned Q
sealed verdict for defendants
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22
By TELEGRAPH,


wAsHINGros, April Fl, 1850.
The son of the Hon. Henry billiard. Of Alabama died
yesterday He had recently been selected by the
President as cadet to the Military Academy at West
Point.
An individual by the name Of Reese attempted
TO commit suicide this morning caused by religious
monomania His life is in great danger
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22

AMERICAN STEAM FRlGATE MISSISSIPPI.
letter from Naples dated Peb "a gives the follow
ing intelligence The United States steam higate
Mississippi cleared out yesterday for Oonstantinope,
with the American Minister TO the sublime Porte on
Mole for long time aud her officers have received
The greatest cyty and attention everywhere, II was
hoped they would have favored the ladies With ball
on board before leaving However, as the Commo-
dores Tag ship Is at Rail- il il to be hoped these ho-
nors will be done on board that vessel which aheagy
two d,oked raxee; and although she has now the
small pox very bad on board still an assurance
from high quarters that shine = Is to take
place on board before she cuts and runs would rem
der the ladies quite patient in the peasurabe antci
patton OF tasting Jonatbans free and enlightened
hospitality