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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07
RcvolMtionnry Anccdote.

In The year 1776, when Governor
George Clinton resided in Albany, there
came stranger to his house, one cold
winter morning. soon after the family had
breakfasted He was welcomed By the
household. and Hospitality entertained.
A breakfast was ordered. and the gov
ernor, with his wife and daughter, who
were sitting before the fire employed in
knitting. entered iut"a conversation with
him about the affairs of the country,
which naturally led to the inquiry what
was his occupation.-The caution and
hesitancy with which the stranger replied
aroused the suspicion of the keen sighted
Clinton. He communicated his suspi
cion to his wife and daughter. who close
ly watched his every word and action
Unconscious of this, but finding that he
had fallen among enemies, the stranger
was seen to take something from hi'
pocket aud swallow it. Madame Clinton
with the ready tact of those troubloui
times, went quietly into the kitchen, or
deredhot coffee to be immediatelyprepar
ed, aud added to it strong dose of tartar
emetic. The stranger delighted with the
smoking beverage, partook freely of it
and Madame Clinton soon had the salts
faction of seeing it produce the desired
effect. True to Scripture. "Out of his
own mouth he was condemed," a silver
bullet appeared, which upon examiEa
tion, was unscrewed, and found to con
tain an important despatch to Burgoyne
The spy was tried, convicted and execu
ted, aud the bullet is still preserved il
the family. - ChariestOn e0ening Ne,os.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

CALIFORNIA INTELLIGENCE.

By the arrival Of The Crescent City, we
have intelligence from California up to
The 21st Of April. We extract such
items as are Of general interest:
Another large FIRE occurred in Saera- p
mento city. which destroyed property to
the amount Of s 5000.
A bill incorporating ths city of San
Francisco. has passed the Legislature
and received The signature Of the Gov.
ernor.
The ahhitersary of the birth day Of
Henry Clay. was celebrated at San Fran
cisco with appropriate bonOrs and fes-
tival.
COL Jack Hays. Independent. has
been elected Sheriff in San Francisco,
uver Bryant the Democratic candidate.
The Wings elected the county judge
and district attorney and the Democtats
have the Inferior Offices.
The accounts from the mines are prin-
cipally taken Up with giving the results
of few successful operations, and from
what we can gather the miners are re-
moving to different quaitets than those
occupied the last season.
We find the following in the review Of
the San francisco markets, April 20;
which &iIl be more satisfactory than 4
mere quotation of prices:
MANY articles of importance although
the stocks are abrndant-such as mess
pork, butter, cheese, and other articles of
this descriplion-meet with ready sale
for al least three times their value at the
ports from which they were shipped.
Many other articles are at the lowest
point Of value. in consequence Of All un-
natural importation. which the wants of
the community do not require.
Flour, the most important article in Off
market, notwithstanding heavy stock
ON hand, maintains frmness. and, in the
absence of importations, win soon ad-
vance in price.
The stocks Of ltf1be: which have ac-
cumulated in our market, have rendered
the value Of the article almost nominal.
1t willtske considerable time to dispose
of the quantity on hard. without taking
into account the imports that may be ex-
Pected.
Real estate has fallen to at least one
third of its former value, and there are
very few operations, even at that. Rents
have gone down in an equal ratio, and
will have to go still lower, to bring them
on par with rents and the value of la.
Dor in other places and in this, which is
3 the standard They must ultimately come
e TO.
:, The accounts front the mining region,
are very satisfactory, and it is believed
U that of those employed in these opera
tions the msjority are realiziuga fair re
Il Imunera,ion for their labor"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07
MORE ABoUr THE CUBA INVADERS.
WAsHIsGroS, May 30.

NASHINGTON, Nlhy ~.
The Charleston COURIER publishes letter from
Havana which states that some cdilticts whom
General Lopez liberated at Car1enas refused 10
Join him. and the departure OF the expeuilOnlsls
was fastened by their observing the flockirs In
of the country people with hostile demonstra'
tiUns.
The Government has declared the Island in a
state of blockade but it is believed that mer-
chants vessels in lawful trade will he exposed to
little, if any, Inconvenience
In the light at Cardenls company OF lancers
who charged on the troops of Lopez, were all
killed. Lopez had possession OF Cardenns six.
teen hours, When reiulorcements of troops from
Matanzas arrived. The fighting then commenced
IN earnest.
The expeditionists had 80 killed and wounded
and the Spaniards from 100 to $50 killed and
wounded They continued fighting aud retreat.
ing uutil the expedilionists gained the steamer
Creole aud sailed.
The Creole was followed by the Spanish steam
or Pizarro. ...-
Lieut.. Junes, of Alabama, one OF the wounded
who received ball through his right side, Is at
Key West.
Another letter, giving an account OF the land
ing and fight says, that when the expeditionsts
were in six yards OF the Governors house they
were attacked with shower of bullets from the
tops of the houses windows and piazas. Col
White aud U'Hnrra was wounded. and many 9TH
ers. though not mortaly. The expeditionists re-
turned the fire with great spirit.-The battle last
ed one hour when white flag was shown from
the Governors house.
Soon after, in the confusion, several citizens re-
newed firing, when the expedtionists set the
houses on fire, compelling the Governor to sur
render with his staff aud 100 men in all, who
were placed in the barracks.
! The eSpeditionists were in quiet possession o
the city till evening, with the exception of Lopez
and staff, and Capt Logan of Kentucky, with %
men, who went on board the Creole.
| At this juncture 200 lancers aud cavalry made
their appearance aud resumed the fight, which
lasted nearly an hour.-l2 of the expedItionist
were killed aud woun ed including Capt Logan
who died subsequently on board the Creole.
The Spanards lost all except 1850 says on
despatch.
Captain Smith was slightly wounded. Quar-
ter.Master Texchas, of Miss. was also wounded
and has since died. Major Hankins, Of KY, wa
seriously wounded. One of Lppez's staff wa
wounded and another missing.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

COMFORT FOR TIMID TRAvELERs.-In
the two years, ending December 1s4s,
the total mileage of the passengers on
the railways of the United Kingdom was
1880, IS4, ,617 miles. The number of ac-
cidents to passengers, attended with loss
Of life, arising from causes beyond their
own control, in the same period was 25.
Dividing the same mileage, therefore by
2s. we obtained the quOtient, 65. 1868, ,736.
Hence it appears that if passenger
travels one mile. the chances against his
suffering an accident fatal to life, are 63.-
1863, ,736to L. In.the same period the num-
Der of accidents attended with bodily in
fury to passengers arising from causes
beyond their own control. was 2l5. Di-
vlding this in the same manner into the
total mileage, we find that the chances
against such an accident in travelling one
mile, are s.512,4S6 to l.. In each case
We fiud the chances for greater distances
by dividing these numbers by distances
respectively.-Dr. EarIaer's Railray
Economy.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

THE CUBAN EXPEDITION - Spanish
Reprisals on america "a long article ap.
pears in La Cornica, a Spanish paper in
New York. earnestly refut,ng the idea
that neither the people nor government
oflhis country lends any aid nor gives any
support" to the Cuba expedition. {, 1t in
culpates even the official papers at Wash
ington, says that the neglect of the gov
ernmept has been such as to render it re-
sponsible for the damage which may en-
sue to oSpan, and adds:
The armament to which the threats
agains, Cuba have given rise, ought to be
the subject Of a prompt. and vigorous
claim on the part Of the Spanish Govern
ment, which ou !ht. in no wise, to consider
themselves responsible for the injnry
which it might cause to the commerce. OF
the Union, by stopping and searching at
sea, any American vessel, in order to ex.
ecute duty belonging to the authorities
Of this country. but not performed by
them. |; is very possible, If our news
from Madrid do not deceive us, that the
Spanish government may this year begiu
to indemnity itself for these extraorlina-
ry expenses, by adjudicating to itself the
interest of a certain national debt of a
bad origin. which it has hitherto scrupu'
lously paid to the United Staes." ..
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

I'VE SHALL DE so HAPPY.-Mrs. OS-
good, the poetess, ust deceased, is said
to have always been of fragile constitu'
ton, and frequently an invalid. She has
been iu gradual decline for about year
past, and was confined to her apartments
since November last. Two or three
weeks ago her husband carried her inhis
arms, like child, to a new home, and
she was happier than she had been for
months, in the excitemen: of selecting its
furniture, broughtn specimens, or in
patterns to her bedside. I'VE shall be
so happy!" was her salutatiOn t0the few
friends who were admitted To see her. A
friend communicated to her in gentle
note the terrible truth ofimpending death.
She read the brief note almost to the end
silently, and then turned upon her pillow
like child, and wept the last tears that
were in fountain which had flowed for
every grief but her own she ever knew.
II cannot leave my beautiful home" she
said looking about upon the souvenirs of
many an affectionate recollection, aud my
noble husband Lily and Msryf"
These last are her children. The sen.
tence Of her friend was confirmed by 9th
err friends, and she resigned herself 10
the will of God,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

A MAN WITH SIX WIvGs. s.--One OF The
Witnesses against Asa and Henry Went
worth. in the Parker murder, in New
Hampshire, was their cousin Edm. Went
worth, who gave the following as to his
wonderful matrimonial experience:
From my second wife was divorced.
| did not live with her; she left me, and
I marrieda third wife. | did not live with
her because Ididn't like her we'll enough.
I married her because | was obliged TO-.
I was married fourth time to woman
bywhom | had three children, She died,
aud | married fifth, lived with her be-
tween two and three years, but had no
children; | don't know but what she is IN
heaven,.-I never asked her where she
was going. married a sixth wife at Asa
Wentworth's house in Manchester, about
six years ago.
fit appears that this fifth wife, Of whom
he "don't know but thai she is in heaven,
had been gone three years. without his
having heard from her, when he married
the last one. f siat, Ft,a -.' ~
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07
FOREVER THINE.

Forever thine. what'er this hear, betide.
Forever mine, where'er our lot be cast;
Fate that may rob as ofall wealth beside,
Shall leave Us love till life i;sellbe past.
Forever thine, when circling years have spread
Titne's snowy blossoms over thy placid brow:
When youths rich glow, its purple light is fed :
And lilies bloom where roses flourish now.
Say. shall l love the fading beauty ;ess,
Whose spring tide radiance has been wholly
minel
No. come what will, thy stsadfast truth I'll bless
In youth, in age, thine own, forever thine!
Forever thine: at etening's dewy hour.
When gentle hearts to gentle thoughts incline
When balmiest odors from each closing flower
Are breathing round me-thine, forever thinst
Forever thine mid fashions heartless throng.
In courtly bower. at foIly's gilded shrine;
Smiles on my check. light words upon my tongue;
My deep heart still is thiue forever thine!
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

LAM..RTINE, thus writes in late pub.
Iicalioh oil Universal suffrage:
"A DAY will come, | have no doubt,
when the head of family will depdse
in the electoral urn as many votes as
there are old met, wotnen and children
a, his hearth; for in a society better made
it is not the individual-it is the family
which is the permanent unity. The in
dividual passes away. Family remains.
The principal of social conversation is
there. 1t will be developed, aud thete
democracy will have have as much sta
bilty as Monarchy" ------
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

LETTER FROM MR.. WEBSTER ne
citizens OF Newburyport Mass, having
written letter to Mr., Webster, expires
sing their admiration for the sentiments
uttered by him, he has written reply
which is principally taken up with his
views upon the law respecting the re,
covery oftugitive slaves. We give the
concluding paragraphs which are elo'
quent and patriotic:
"And now, gentlemen, does not every
sober.minded and patriotic man see the
necessity, aud feel the duty Of rebuking
that spirit of faction and disunion, that
spirit of discord and of elimination aud
recriminatinn; that spirit that loves an.
CRY controversy. and loves it most espe-
cially. when evils are imaginary and dan
gers unreal, which has been SO actively
employed in doing mischief, aud which, 1t
is to be amented, has received counten.
ance and encouragement in quarters,
whence better things were looked fort
1--WE are now Uedt tHo c'oSo WI '"o
sx,h month OF the session of Congress.
What important measure has been
dopted for the advancement of the great
interests Of the country?
"For one, hardly dare expect any
progress in usefuleg egislation. until aspir't
shall prevail, both in Congress and the
country, which shall look more to things
important and real, and less to things ide,
al and abstract That there are serious
difficulties in our present condition, grow
ing out ofthe acquisition of new terrific
riss, is certainly true. These difficulties
were foreseeu and foretold. An honest
and earnest effort was made to avoid and
avert them.-They are now upon US
But we CAN overcome them. and still re
main prosperous, happy and UNITED
people, it prudence aud concilla,lon shai
animate our public counsels, and spirit
of forbearance, moderation and harmony
spread over the land"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

REsIoNATIoN.--A certain old lady, who
had been famed for sour looks, aud not
very sweet words. touching the various
incidents of life, was observed to have
suddenly become very amiable.
"What happy change has come over
youl' said a neighbor. r g.
"Why," said the transformed. ito tell
you the truth, | have been all my life stri'
wing for coutented mind, I've finally
made up my mind to sit down contented
without it," a
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

TmE "EwrNe COMMITTEES" BULLETIN.
No. 2.-Says the special correspondent
of the Baltimore Patriot, under date of
May 25: aa goo , "
"The Committee of Investigation into
the official acts of Mr.. Ewing. find that
there is nothing upon which they can
hang an unfortunate report. Every thing
is in such contrast with their own man
agement of public affairs, tina, they are
be eginning to doubt the expedience OF In
vestiga,ing Committees altogether"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

SINGULAR RELATIoNsHIP.--Jo Josiah PUme.
roy and Phebe C. Farnum intermarried
the other day in Massachusetts. In this
marriage, it is said by the papers, that a
singular relationship takes place. The
bridegroom becomes a brother to aneice
of his, and that neice becomes sister to an
uucle, the bride becomes aunt to one OF
her own brothers, and sister to that
brothers. mother.in.law. The bride is
aunt 10 father and his children.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

JENNINGS REPEATING RIFLE is one OF
the most effective, the most a'gfM weap-
ons Of modern days. 1t dischargestwen.
tp.four ballsin a minute, which takesf full
effect at eight hundred yards. When
one ball is fred the gun is again instant
ly loaded. by a principle as simple as it is
unfailing. Think Of such weapon in
the hands Of thousand menl The use
of this gun ought to put an end to war,
for surely no army could stand against it.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

WA captain, one Of the old school,
being at a ball, had been accepted by q
beautiful pardner, lady of rank, whoin
the most delicate manner possible, biuted
to him the propriety ofPutting gloves.
He replied" never mind, ma anil shall
wash my hands when I'm done dancing
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07
Steamboat Explosiom--Loss of Life.

ST. LOUIS, May 30.
The steamer st. Louis blew up yesterday alter
noon, killing and woundins number Of per,
sons.
Among the killed was Mr.. Plummer, of Red
River, who was cabin passenger, but was on
deck at the time Of the expIosion; negro servant
belonging to Mr.. P. was also lost. Mr. McLaugh-
lin, Of New Orleans, lost his vile by drowning;
this lady had $500 on her person. "'
Whole number killed and drowned, will prob.
ranch 20, t...r ID. ...... .... .
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07
Friday Evening, May 81, 1850
Tue CoNvgNrioN.--On Yesterday m

THE CoNvENrfON.--On yesterday the
discussion upon The Legislative depart.
tilent was continued. Mr. Stanbery made
anoihe. able speech in favor Of annual
sessions. a.I -r.
The power of impeacbiDg public off.
GERS passed the Convention.
One clause requiring the annual pub
licatioh ofalI expenditures, also passed
the Committee. ....
We see no Indication as yet Of a terni.
nation of the debate upon this article of
the Constitution. 1t capnot, howetet,
last much longer. .......
There is some little trouble between
the Reporter aud Printer 10 the COnven-
tion; but we do not suppose that the
members will allow any time to be
wasted upon this subject. If they do ex-
anime into the matter, they will most as.
suredly find out that they could have OBJ
tained better work at less price.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

~ When the British soldiers we're a.
bout to march out and lay down their
arms at Yorktown, Washington said to
the American army: my boys, let there
be no insults over conquered foel When
they have laid down their arms, dnI't
huzza-posterity wW do that for yon"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

/. From a record of the Post Office De,
partment, it appears that the first stage
between New York and Philadelphia
commenced running III 1856. and occu.
pied three days. Newspapers were car
ried by mail free of charge, sntil 75s
when, by reason of their great increase
they were chargedowith postage Of Cd
each year for so milss, and lsd, for ,lo(
miles.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

~ Major M. M. Noah, distinguished
Jew and Editor of the New York Sunday
Times, states in one of his recent mum
bers. that Mr.. Layard, the celebrated
traveller, has discovered the name of the
prophet JONAH inscribed upon the ruins
of Nineveh--thus atfordiug clear dem
onsirati"n OF the accuracy of biblical his.
tory. AS the excavation Of that famous
city is just begun. it is reasonable to be-
leye that, should the work be allowed
to proceed. further and still more impor.
tant discoveries will be made, that will
strike the world with awe aud astonish
meut. ... ..... . ..s.,...
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

The CONVENTION REPoRTER.-Messrs
Scott aud Bascom, Of the Journal Office,
are still able TO supply back numbers OF
this very valuable publication. Orders
for it should be sent in soon. Price foi
the session ofthe Convention, 81.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

DBATA FROM EATING PIE-PLANT.-A
little daughter ofIsaiah Stryker, residing
near Wiliamsport, Lycom'ng county,
Pa, died last week from eating guam.
tity Of the garden vegetable called rhu-
barb or pie plant ,a.f.... ~..s .-3l ~
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

The SPIRIT OF MoDERN GoAHEADTsM.- :
The following placard may be seen upon
the corner of une of the streets of New
York: ITO LET. the upper part Of the
building TO be here erected Inquire with.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

The LAsL OF THE SLAVES in New Eng.
laud died at Hanover. New Hampshire,
last week, at three score and two. Her
n,me was Jenny Wentworth. Shs was
in the early part of New England histo-
rv n slave
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07
PennsyIvanIn Democratic Convention.
Mo,, o

The Democratic Convention for nominating a
Canal Commissioner for Pennsylvania, met and
organized at Williamsport on yesterday morning,
H. s. Nagraw President. Twenty. five balIotings
were had without choice, the last as iOlows'--
Hubley SO. Strickland 80, Vansant 81. ..
The Convention adjourned until this morning.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

PRoF. WEBSTER aud his family, the
Boston Mail says, entertain strong hopes
of full pardon. A gentleman, who had
visited the condemned man, observed to
the editor ofthat paper that he never saw
so cheerful and pleasant man in his life,
considering the terribleness of his posi-
.;
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

JUDGE JoHNsroN.-His resignation
takes effect tomorrow. and thencefor-
ward he will be enlisted for the campaign.
On Monday next he addresses the citi-
zens of Cincinnati.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

The Detroit Tribune says, I'VE noticed
foot races the other evening on one of
our fashionable streets, between ladies.
The race over, gentleman remarked, he
was ready as groom for either Of them"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

CouRTsnIP.-The plain English oflhe
poltest address Of a gentleman to lady;
II am now, dear madam, the humblest
of your servanls--be good as to allow
me to be your Lord aud Master. 5l .lsl
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

The MoRMoNs cpngregated in and a.
round KanesvilIe are legion, and it is
generally understood that the first grand
cavalcade for Salt Lake and the State of
Deseret will take up the lire Of march
about the 18th of June. Thousands have
Joined their standard this season, and
much harmony is said to exist, things
moving on smoothly in regard TO matters
of church ant State.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

ALL THE "INvADERs" TO BE ARREs-
TED-A dispatch from Washington, on
Monday, says:-- la's
"At an informal Cabinet meeting; last
night, an animated discussion occurred a.
bout the Cuban affair. a. sGt
"Orders were dispatched to arrest all
persons connected withthe expedition. as
soon as they land upoh any part of the
United States. ura
HOrde8 have been transmitted to1the
US. District Attorneys at Mobile and
New Orleans To put the law Of 1918 in
force against Gen. Lopez, should he make
his appearance iii those cities"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

" Mr.. Lawrence's parties are atten-
ded by the most brilliant and Distinguish
ed people in London. rna ,u
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-06-07

Pubic WoRKs-APpOintme1ts.-T The
Board of Public Works, at iheir late
in Columbus, have made a gem
eral overhauling. In this section, Sam.
mel g. Foster is appointed Residen; En-
giueer, VIM, Ewing Collector and ]. C
Rainey and D. McCary SuPeriniend-
mia