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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-05-30

Wanteus
4 N active well-behayed boy as an apprentices.
IA a, this Office.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
The Fourth Of July at Hand.

Wilson & Co.'S grand Jubilee Pictorial BRo-
TIER JONATHAN is now issuing from their press
IN New York. AS an illustrated historical
sheet, it is Of great value. The trial of Sarah
Good, for witchcrafl, at Salem, $50 wears ago.
so graphically described by John Neal, is here
presented (frorn spirited original design by
Ma.teson) IN large and finely wrought picture
occupying an entire page Of the jonathan.
Raising tie First Liberty Pole" is another
fine large engraglng-:h subject being taken
from ienEo Hoffman S description Of that inter
egtIng evolutionary event in the Mohawk Val
ley. Besides these grand features, the JoHA-
THAN abouGds IN fun and satire for juvenile
readers; and two OF the inner pages are Occu-
pied by Washington's Farewell Address" :"
printed IN beautiful script running hand, and
with Washington own signature Altogether
THE famous Jubilee Pictorial is superior to any
we nave eeen IN former years. The price is.
as usual, II cents per copy, or ten copies for 81
For sale by Wilson e. Co, New York, and
at 'he book stoIe Of Joseph n. Cog!ey, Lewis
town.
hoCGrTs on DOMESTIC i.IPg-its Concord
( ana l'scord-wlth suggestions how 10 prornote
the one and avoid the other: BY Nelson Sizer /"
IS ne" work Of much interest, from the poou.
lar press of Fowlers & Wells, New York
Price l24 cents.
The STUDENT: Family Miscellany and
Monthly School Reader" for May, 1850, from
The same press, is an admirable periodical
which ought TO be extensively circulated.
The SroRy or a FAMILY: by the author Of
the Maiden Aunt" published at the Office Of
The Living Age, Boston, md by Geiz & Buck.
No. D. Harts Buildings, Phiiadclphia, IS an in.
tcrestng work
The February. March, April, May aud June
numbers at SEARS PIcroRItL FAMILY MAJ.
zINE have been received.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

had most distinctly informed the Lrgisla-
ture of the inequalities OF the former blll. |
had suggested doubts of the constituIonality
OF lis provisions, and had expressed decided
isapprobation of the policy OF connecting
counties in forming Representative districts
then, as now, believing that it was anti-Repub-
lican in it's conception, and well calculated TO
remove the just responsibility of the Represen
tatVe, fatal error In Republican Govern
ment. That these suggestions had 10 infu-
ence upon the Legislature is apparent by the
unnecessary connection, by the present bill, of
The counties of Fayette, aud Westmoreland, of
Armstrong, Clarion and jefferson, and many
others that might be enumerated. 1t is equal
ly manifest that the remarks in relation 10
counties created since 1890 have produced no
impression.
In that message, without the slightest wish
TO regard the preponder0nce CT political parties,
my views of fat and equitable apportionnent
were given 10 the Legislature From the ap-
parentIy entire disregard Of my suggestions IN
the construction OF the present bill. could not
expect to find, from continuation Of your ses-
sion, any change N the opinions OF members,
and hence was fore d 10 believe that all efforts
on my part to carry into effect the spirit of the
Constitution, as / understood It, would prove
oOoiNfC ih eCoiCt.I tne di7slIfiiIaI eeIltIleHLS
entertained upon the subject
Impressed with the conviction that it was
unsafe to have no Legislation on the subject, and
that the continuation OF your session or your
re-assemblage would result, for the reasons
stated, IN the enactment Of no more equitable
law than the present, have felt it to be better,
under the circumstances, 10 give my assent
thereto, and although 1t is far from being such
Legislation as could have desired, it is Infinite
Iy preferable to the inhicton of the wrong
upon popular institutions that might, and most
probably would, have resulted from your separ-
alton without the passage Of any law on the
subject.
In my humble judgement so gross an infrac-
ton OF the Constitution would leave the lives,
reputation and property Of the citizen without
the protection and safety guaranteed by faith
ful Observance OF the organic law
This statement Is submitted, that nv fellow
citizens may know the reasons, that have inhu-
enced me TO sign a bill which. feel Is not
equtably just to all sections Of the State, and
which does injustice to the great party with
whom ! have the horror TO concur in political
parlialilies. WM. F. JOHNSTON.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Harrisburg, May 10, 1850
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

10 We are indebted to the Hon. WM.
NJ. MEREDITH, Secretary of the Treasury,
for bound volume of his interesting Re
port on the Finances TO Hon. Mr.. CALVIN
for the first volume of the Message and
Accompanying Documents and 10 Hon.
JAMES COOPER and others for similar favors
Mr.. Merediih's report gives incontrovert-
ible testimony that the Tariff for Protec-
ton does not increase the price, TO the peo-
pie who purchase and use, the manuiac-
tured article. as is contended by the locoio-
co press. To illustrate this truth he fur
nlshes tabular statements, from one of
which showing the effects of American
competition in the reduction of prices"
we extrac! the following important facts
Gu; nails, Lof which none were imported)
were supplied in I835-'36-'37, and '3s at
6 cents per pound; in 80 at 81 in 40
at 5! in 10 at43; in '43 and IA at / !
in 40 at a in '46-'47 and '48 at 4 +!
and in l849 at 4 cents per pound. Thus
showing that for IA years the price had
gradually fallen. Sad irons, all imported
prior to the Tariff Of 1912, sold al 5 to
cents per pound. When that act enabled
American Industry and ingenuity to enter
the market-from 1912 to lS49--the price
yearly declined from 5 cents per pound
TO 81. The same result took place with
axes, hollow ware, screws, but-hingc=,
pins, files, &c, clearly demonstrating that
our labor once protected, not only excludes
the product of foreign labor, but that as
we perfect our machinery, and systematise
and organise our plans of operation, our
citizens are furnished with the same arti-
cles at less price: while cur own dcscry-
ing sons, as 4 Just reward for their toll, en-
JOY enduring competency. Similar tables,
in relation TO the manufacture of Cotton
and Woollen Goods prove that the same
result is true in that branch of industry.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
Raising Of Salaries,

The Harrisburg Telegraph calls a;,cn-
ton to the fact that the late Legislature be-
came extremely liberal with the peoples
money after they voted themselves three
dollars a day for the whole session. They
raised the salaries of the Canal Commits
sioners from three to four dollars per dav,
and those Of all the heads of departments ;
but the Governor being a Wing, was
deemed unworthy of the hberali,y extend
ed to others, and was therefore left with
the salary as Ii was cut down by the re-
form bill.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

THE GAPHIN CLAIM.-Ihe Committee
appointed to investigate this matter have
reported, and the facts on which all agreed
are as follows:
The Committee have not been able to discover
any evidence that Gov. Crawford ever availed
himself of his official position or of the social
relations 1t established between himself and the
other members of the Cabinet, to influence the
favorable determination of this claim
The claim was never the subject OF Caolnet
deiIberation and it is due to candor and TO truth
that the Committee should express their conylc-
tion, that nothing has been disclosed by the tes-
timony to induce them to believe that the Sec
retary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General,
wasaware until the claim was adiudicated, that
Gov Crawford had agency or interest in it.
There was nothing unusual in the circumstances
attending the ad Justment or payment of the
principal or interest of this claim, or any depar-
ture from the ordinary course of business in the
Treasury Department.
As TO the claim itself the committee are
divided in opinion. One portion contends
that the claim was not just one, and that
the law did not authorize the payment of
interest, although the words expressly say
that whatever is " Justly due" shall be paid.
Four others say that the claim. principal
and interest. is just. With the further
statement that q locotoco Congress passed
the act directing the Secretary to examine
the claim and pay what was justly due-that
James Il. Polk signed it-that Mr.. Polk 5
Secretary of the Treasury paid The princi-
pal and held the matter of interest under
advisement, we leave our readers TO deter
mine whether the locoloco papers have not
overstepped the bounds of truth and justice,
and exhibited an over-anxious desire to be-
stow unmerlled censure on Gen. Taylor
and his Cabinet.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
$40 REWARD,

DOCKET BOOK LOST.-Was lost or
ID Thursday morning, the 23d oe Nav. 1850
between the Bank in lewisiown and The Raj.
road, large Calf Skin Pocket Book. contain
ing four FIVE dollar notes on the Lancaster
Bank, and one five dollar bill, bank not recol-
lected, and three dollars in small notes Also
some valuable papers. My name is written ON
the inside Of the pocket book. The above re-
ward viii be paid to the person finding il by
leaving 1t with William r. Meyer, Lewis,nwn.
JOEL ZOOK.
May "a, ls5O-1t.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
THE MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY %, 1850.

PHILADELPHIA, May %, 1850.
FLOUR AND MEAL-The decline in Flour
noticed IN our last report has been recovered
Sales OF 5000 hbls. common and good brands at
50 i23a5 ls8 per Dbl. For city consumption.
the sa esare limited within the range of s. II!
a5 62k tor Common and extra brands. Rye
Flour--900 bbis. sold at 81 S71 and one lot at
So "a per Dbl. Corn Meal Is iirn. Sales OF
500 bbls. at $2,67k.
GRA1N-1 here is a good demand for Wheat,
and prices have improved. Sales of 10000
bushels of Red at 81 I3al IA, and White at
81 i9al 2I per busheI, closing at the highest
rates. Rye-l 900 bushels of Pennsylvania
sold at 81 cents Corn has been in good de-
mand and $4,000 bushels yellow sold al 81
cents, Oats are scarce. Sales Of 5000 bnsb-
els Pennsylvania at 4laI2 cents per bushc.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

2 The Wings of Ohio have nominated
WILLIAM JOHNSTON, of Cincinnati, as their
candidate for Governor. The Johnstons
are formidable band, and this one seems
to be Of the same kin as our Governor
In his answer. after stating that the position
was one neither to be sought nor declined,
he says, 4" a very few days will suffice to
make my arrangements, and then shall
take the stump"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

= The Juniata Sentinel gives the par
1.culars Of distressing suicide in Miflin-
town on Tuesday Of last week. The rash
act was committed by Mr.. ABRAu GETz,
and Is supposed to have been caused by
Pecuniary difficulties. Heauached short
rope TO a stceplc about four or five feet
from the floor, and there, in 4 sitting pos
lure hung himself He was young man
IN the prime Of life, and leaves wife and
child to mourn his loss
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
n A R R | z D

On Thursday, 10th inst, in Huntingdon, bv
{. ) Black, Esq, Mr.. FERDINAND H KlEFHABER
and Miss MARGARET J. CULLEN, both of Green
BrLer, Wayne township, Mi1ln county
On tuesday, l4th inst, in Hollidaysburg, by
ReY. ID. Mkinney, Mr.. r.. r. BRYAN and Miss
MARTHA M GREGG, all of that place.
On Thursday, 10th inst, by Rev d. P Rosen-
miller, J. J. L. NArLLE, Esq, and Miss CArHA-
RINE ANN BARNITz, both OF Hanover, York CO.
On Tuesday, l4th inst, by Rev. Joseph Sharp.
Dawn H. ROACH and Mrs. MARY GErz, all Of
this place
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
Auditors Notice,

FENliE undersigned having been appointed
A Addltor to distribute the balance remain
ing IN the hands of JOHN CuppLEs, Esq, ed
mlnlsirator of the estate Of JOHN MARTIN,
late oil Oliver township, decd, TO those legally
entitled to receive il, will attend at his Office in
Lewistown, on WEDNESDAY, June 26h
1850, for that purpose. where those interested
can attend. ". ]. JACOB.
May "a, l650-4t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

II The steamer Europa arrived at Hal
flax on the 20th, with dates from Liverpool
10 the llth inst. The markets for cotton
and produce were firm. With the excep-
ton of the settlement of the difficulties
between Greece and England there is no
news Of moment.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

ThE undersigned having been appointed an
IL Auditor to report on exceptions filed. and
TO re-state account if necessary, of THOMAS
Watson, administrator de bonis non Of
ALEXANDER CAMERON, late of Armagh
township. deed, will attend at his Office in
Lewistown, on MONDAY, June oath, 1850
for that purpose, where all persons interested
may attend if they think proper.
May 24, lS50-4t JAS. DICKSON.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
Auditors Notice.

TEHIlE undersigned having been appointed en-
a Auditor to make distribution of the BAL
ance in the hands of MICHAEL MILLER, admin
istrator of HENRY MILLER. late of the
State of Ohio, decd, will attend al his office in
Lewis,own, on TUESDAY, June 25th, ls5Q
for that purpose, where all interested NAV al.
tend if they see proper.
May 24, 1S50-4t JAS. DICKSON
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

e. USIoN CouNTY.-The Whigsc Union coun-
ty assembled in county meeting at New Ber.
lin, on the l4th instant, and appointed Col A.
X, Mcclure, OF Juniata county, the Senatorial
Delegate, and Robi. Y. Glover the Representa-
tive Delegate to represent them in the next
June State Convention. with instructions to
support Gideon J. Bail, Esq, fer Auditor Gen
era. a committee, consisting of Ner Middlee-
war'h, John Wilt and George F. Muller, Esqrs,
was appointed to request the Hon Joseph Ca
scy TO reconsider his determination not again
to be-a candidate for Congress.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

~ The Buccancering System which
existed in the 18th and 18Th centuries, and
finally resulted in piracy, seems to be re-
viTed IN the expedition agains; Cuba
Then, as now, the adventurers comprised
men of all nations, who made common
cause against the Spaniards, robbing, plum
dering and too often numbering, all who
resisted. The civilized world found it
necessary for its own safety to put them
down, but many years elapsed before the
fruits Of such lawIess acts were extirpated
from the seas and islands of the West Indies.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
Rcnew rnnr snhserIniiors.

The present and ensuing month closes
the year for a large number of subscribers.
Those who wish to take advantage of the
advance terms, had better send on their
money, as \ DOLLAR viii now pay for a
yeag-a fact worth remembering.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
IE D..

On Wednesday, April I0th at the residence
of her father, Mrs. MARY ANN, consort of Mr..
Henry Clum, in the 33d year of her age
On Friday, l7th inst, al the same place, MARY
ANN, daughter Of Mary Ann and Henry Clum,
aged weeks and days
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
The Cuban EXpcdlti0n.

There is no longer any doubt that the attempt
! is TO be made--f it has not already beea CON-
] menced-to wrest the island Of Cuba from the
/ Spanish authorities. The first of the expedi-
tion has already sailed, numbering some four or
five thousand men, most of whom, as well as
officers in command, were engaged in the Mex
lcan war. With this force. at the head of
which is Gen. Narcso Lopez, ii Is proposed to
effect a landing, Immediately after which an
equal If not larger force, now in rapid course
OF organization, will be despatched to their aid
1t Is said that 10000 men have already been
enlisted. and that the advance portion have 100
pieces OF artillery. The second expedition, it
is said, is 10 be under the command of General
Qutman. The whole affair has been conduct
ed with great secrecy, and with more careful
calculation and preparation than the last but
notwithstanding this secrecy, the Spanish au-
thorities have taken alarm, and are prcpa red TO
give the invaders stout resistance, so that the
island, if IT is to be conquered, can be 50 only aE
ter most desperate conflict, for the Spanish
troops are for the most part vel. disciplined
hilu JfaFSs
The adventurers calculate largely upon aid
from the inhabitants Of Cuba, to whom as well
as to the army, Gen. Lopez has issued addresses,
declaring his purposes 10 be to liberate the ISL
and, and inviting their cooperation. lie ap-
peals to the soldiers as their former General.
and invites them to Join his standard. We
learn also, from a reliable source, that the
schism which has heretofore existed between a
portion Of the patriots of Cuba and Gen. Lopez,
IN consequence Of objections 10 Gen. Lopez's
plan, has been healed, Gen. l.. having con-
vlnced them Of the entire feasibility of the plan
be proposes, and that the Consfj0 Cubar,o.
which is composed OF a large number Of the
most wealthy end distinguished portion Of the
creole Cuban population, is now moving with
energy in order to raise and organize an 1ddi-
iional force of 5000 men, to cooperate with
Gen Lopez. For this purpose 1000 stand of
arms OF different descriptions have been pur-
chased, and are now in the possession OF the
agents OF the Conscju Cttbano, which body has
delegated Sr. Pedro de Aguero TO make all nc
cessary arrangements in this country to pro-
mote their designs.
In accordance with our treaty stipulaiions,
the President has directed naval force TO pro-
ceed to Cuba and prevent any band of men or
ganized in the United States from landing.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

= JoHN l.. CAREY, Esq, for number
OF years editor Of that excellent journal
the Baltimore American, has become asso-
Grated with ALLEN A. Hall, Esq, in the
editorship of the Republic. Mr.. Carey is
writer whose graceful sarcasms have often
made old Richie feel uneasy and being
now within arms length of the organ,
Will doubtless causeitto play some rich airs.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
TURNPIKE ELECTION.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN

TENO THE STOCKHOLDERS of the .MiLhef,p
d cnd East Kishacoquillqs Turnpike Com.
paRy, That there will be an election held Mt
the house Of WM. BROTHERS. in Reeds.
vile, MIfflln county, on THURSDAY, goth of
June, 1850, 10 elect one President, five Mana
gers, and one Treasurer, to conduct the affairs
OF said Road till the first Monday of November,
$3.50. BY order of the Commissioners.
DANIEL KREAMER, Pres't -
WV. c. Duncan, ! sscrs,.r;..
M BuoY, @eCs0'dFies. may24td
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
operations On (iac Teeth,
j. NJ. SUMMER. DENTIST

10 oOLD inform the public that he has re-
turned to Lewistown with the view of
making II his permanent place of residence
and is BOW read y TO be consulted on The busi.
ness o. his profession. HIS Office is in the from,
room OF the second story of the Bank, Imroi,t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

from Norfolk. Va, By the steamer Herald
Peas sold at 81 cents per peck, and Strawber-
ries at from % to 37R cents per quart
Yours, truly, II.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

The village Of Corning, in Seuben county,
New York, on the line OF the Erie Railroad,
has been nearly destroyed by fire. The fire
occurred on Saturday, in the Corning and Bloss-
burg Depot, which consumed all tie business
portion Of The village from the Clinton House
10 the lower end Of the village, destroying pro-
perry 10 the amount Of oUcr three hundred thou
sand dollars. There is not store. grocery,
bank or any other building left, except two
pubic houses and what few private residences
there were 10 the west end of the village.
The Elnira FIRE companies went to their aid,
bat could not save the property. The town is
situate OF the Chemung river, and has popu-
alton Of over thousand persoDs.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
Auditors Notice.

Robert MManigil, ESQ, In the Common
Sheriff of Mltflln county, Pleas If MifI|in
no" for the county, pend. ery.
oh''ed otatesof America, ; No. 80, April T.
ps 1850. Property sold
March 30th, 1850,
James Potter. for $3.50.
FEHtlE subscriber appointed auditor By the
II Court Of Common pleas OF MifFiin county
10 distribute the above proceeds Of sale, sp-
points TUESDAY, the 18th day of JUNE next,
al hls office, IN Lewistown, 10 hear the parties
interested, When and where they are hereby
hotihed TO attend, WM. NJ. HALL.
Lewistowa, may 10, lS50-4t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

BALTIMORE, Nay %, 1850.
fLoUa is selling to-day at 50 p TO 81 371,
and Indian Corna So 60 cents an advance
since the receipt OF the Europa's advices.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
SABBATH SCHOOL R0lKN.

ESERoONS wishing to purchase any of tba
ILL., interesting and instructive publications ef
the AMERICAN SUNDAY School UNION. eithar
Tor Sabbath Schools or families, can be s1ooIie4
at the residence Of JOSEPH MILLIKEN m.
poslte the Town Hall, LewIstown.
nave now Oh hand variety of .;brarie,
" The Sunday School and Family Library con.
slsis of 100 select volumes, ro.a u to 252 IA COS
lSmo., substantially bound with muslin bscts
ana marbled paper sides. Only $40 for the
Library. Also.
In The Village and Family Library, Mt $500
Inc Chlld CABINET $50
The Juvenile 500
The Youths 095
Inc !nlan's 0I24
LIST or OTHER BOOKS
Biblical Antiquities,
Dictionary,
Way Of Life,
Cottage Lectures,
Bunyan's Holy War &c. &c &c.
This Depository will be kept in this place
until about the middle Of August.
II Will be seen by examining these books.
together with catalogue of the publications
Of the American Sunday School Union, that
they are sold as cheap as they can be had for
IN the Philadelphia depository.
s. J. MILLiKEN,
Agent for the A ~ Sun. Sch. Union.
n BIT Is my intention to visit during the
SKINNER, Huntingdon and Miffiin counties fr
the purpose of establishing Sabbath Schools
and supplying with books those schools already
established The first several months viii he
spent in Huntingdon county.
May "A. lS50-3t SJM
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

iV Z. G. SPorswoop. Esq, has been
appointed agent for the Telegraph Station
At this place. The office, we understand,
will be opened in a few weeks.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24
COUNTY MEETTWG,
The Wings of Milllin county are re-
quested to assemble at MoYER's lioTEL, on
Saturday Evening, Jssne :,

1850, for the purpose of appointing dele
gates to the State Convention 10 be held on
the I9,h Of that month. 4 Canal Com
missioner, Auditor General, and Surveyor
General are 10 be nominated
BY order Of The County Committee.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-05-24

To t.F Seaote and House Cf Representatives Of The
Commonwealth of PennsYLrania