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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-22
Arrival of the s,samsr EIdorndo

NEW lokk, May H.
The stenmer Eldorido arrived at quarantine al
6 o'clock this morning. bringing two weeks later
news from California She left Chngres on the
9Th aud Havana on the 10th. The EIdorado wait
ed two days for The mails and specie by the Pa.
nama, which arrived III Panama on the 81. with
900 passengers aud one million If gold. The Pa
manu- lett San Francisco in Company with the
steamer Isthmus. The Isthmus has 800 passen-
gers. and about one million Of gold dust. All wa,
quiet at Panama when the ElJurndu left. The
Wing candidate for Governor at San Francisco i,
Major Pearson B. Reading, a native Of PhilaIel
phiu. The Democrats will nominate MujDI
Rowan, the present State Treasurer,
Serious charges Of bribery have been brought
against The members Of the Legislature
The mining news is as favorable ms ever.
The Indian Commissioner had nearly succeed
ed in p%aciiying the Indians.
General summary Of events from the Alta Cali
Ioruil-Tle boy claimed as a slave in San Fran
clscn was set at liberty; there is no evidence fur
tller than that he was Mr. Calinwny's slave in Mis-
souri,. He was discharged. Judge Morrison. .
the quarter Session, has resigned his Office, al
though three years Of his term remains.
San Francisco streets h We beeu lighted mp b,
the subscription of citizens, residing or doing hu
siness upon them. Montgomery aud MlercIiap
streets, aud others. are thus made pussable, sale
aud pleasant at night.
The examination of slater, accused ofthe assas
]sinution Of Captain Jarvis, at the mission dolores
caused 10 little excitement n rash was made Il
take him from tue hands Of the police, but viii
no effect. The prisoner was committed to avail
an action OF the grand jury.
Two men were shot in Sacramento while al
%temptin to commit "A burglary, by the captai
of the watch, who was expecting and waiting 10
them. The one killed on the spot was name,
Joe Ogden, the other George Martin, and wa
shot in the leg; lie had to have his leg amputatet
but died subsequently. This captain OF the waic
was cleared OF all blame.
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FairfeId County Farms for Sale.

TuNHE subscriber will sell at private sale, and for part
4 of purchase money on time, the following Farms,
lying in Fairfield county, Ohio, and in the North side
of said county, not far South of the National Road,
and about Is miles from Columbus, East, the Capital
of the State, to wit:
Farm Isl. Southeast Quarter o! Section No 81,
Township No l6, Range No %, containing 1872 go. 100
acres. about TO acres cleared.
Farm 2nL. Southwest Quarter Of Section No 81,
Township l6, Range No % containing il60 1900 a.
ores, about 81 acres cleared.
Farm Ord, Northwest Quarter of Section no d,
Township No Ii, Range q, combining 100 y 100 acres,
about 90 acres cleared.
Farm 4th. Northeast Quarter of Section No q,
Township No 10, Range No 90. containing l61 95-lOJ
acres, about 90 acres cleared.
Farm 9th, Southwest Quarter of Section No. %,
Township No Is. Range No 90, containing 1863 AZ. 100
acres, about ~ acres cleared.
Farm 9TH, Northwest Quarter of Section No %,
Township No Is, Range No %, containing 1863 5j-lOU
acres, quantity Of land cleared not recOllected, but
considerable.
Farm It'll. Northeast Quarter Of Section No %
Township No l6, Range No ~, containing 1853 7O-l0J
acres, large quantity Of land cleared.
Farm 9Th, Southwest Quarter Of Section, No. %
Township No l6, Range No 81, containing l65 Sl-lOI
acres, large quantity OF land cleared.
Farm 9th. Northwest Quarter Of Section No %
Township No 10, Range No 20, containing l6j 4S lUl
acres, with very good improvements.
Lastly. Is 5U.l00 acres 10 be taken off the South
west corner oil the Northwest Quarter OF Section M
%, Township No l6, Range NO2O.
The above described Farms are all occupied by ten
ants, some hold under leases, whichhave not quite ex
PRED, others are troopers and renters. %lmmediatt
possession can be given of nearly all the Farms
These Farms are we'll timbered and well watered
the soil is first rate, equal to Ohio River bottom, bu
seldom opportunity is giyen to make investments j
valuable lands as the present. The price will b
reasonable, and the terms of payment accommodating
These Farms are owned by Alfred Caldwell, Esq
of the city of Wheeling, Virginia. am clothed wit
full legal power from him nd his wife, and from a
Others concerned, to make to purchasers good an
sufficient general warranttee deeds, with r~elinquisf
ment CT dover, and contingent dover. In proof
, this fact, all persons Interested are invited to examir
the records of the Office Of Fairfield county, for II
V cording deeds, and if any purchaser shall have an
doubts about my ample authority to make good wa
ranttee deeds, as already stated, let such person en-
/ ploy any attorney to examine the same, | shall
at Lancaster, and on the lands about the Goth of Jun
i to attend to making sales. Any person wishing
deal with me, can write or visit me at st. Clairsvill
y Belmont county, at any time.
WILLIAM BOOKER.
st, Clairsville, Ohio, May s, 1851 .
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Fairfield County Clothing Store.

SMITH 4 TONG have Just added to their stock of
0READY-MADE Clothing, a large assortment for
Spring and Summer UC0r, which will be sold at the
unsual low prices oil their establishment.
Their stock of Ready made Clothing is the very
best, the market affords. Having experience in the
business and being well acquainted with the making
up OF Goods, they think they offer better inducements
to purchasers than any other establishment in this
section Of the country, both as regards price, and the
make and quality Of the goods.
Their assortment consists of almost every variety
AMI every size suitable for the season. :
They also keep as usual an extensive assortment of
the very best, the most beautiful and the choicest
pieces of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vostings, Satin, silk,
&c. which they will be ready at all times, I'd MAKE
TO ORDER, and the we'll known reputation of the
proprietor5 in this business, will be a sufficient re-
commentator that these Goods will be made up in the
very best manner and according to the latest and most
approved S yle.
They do not say that they will sell goods % ori3C
per cent. cheaper than any other establishment; such
expressions Of this day arc generally understood ant
appreciated; but they promise TO keep on hand the bes
assortment and TO dispose Of the sane al the LoWeS
prices that can be afforded.
The public are respectfully invited to call and eY
anime their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Tlemember the place-the room one door Eas
of Reber & Kutl's store. SMITH Il TONG.
Lancaster, May Il, 1851. 2
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A RARE OPPORTUNITY.
A Valuable Earn For Sale.


II WILL, as Executor of the Estate JoHN AUGUSTUS,
L. Sen, deceased. offer at public sale at the door Of the
courthouse in the town Of lancaster, on Saturday
he oath day Of May, 1851, the homestead farm OF the
said deceased, situated in the county Of Fairfeld,C Clear
creek township, within six miles of a depot ON the
great Central Railroad now to be made from Cincinnati
to Evansville.
Said farm was selected with care by the late owner
and bought second-hand5di in April, 1855. It contain:
923s acres, about 80 acres Of which are in timber lot:
and are valuable, with a sugar camp that has not beer
used much. The balance is in a good state Of cultiva
ton and incumbered only with thirty acTeso Of wheat
About 50 acres are in grass, II of which is meadow
The improvements area good log house weather
boarded, a first rate barn and other out hou es am
two good orchards of grated fruit chiefly w%iaterap
pies. Upon the prrtnises are springs OF limestone
water as good as any in the county and running stream
for stock.
Tc~rms.-One.third the purchase money in han'
andthe balance in one and two years veth interest
Possession will be given on the first day Of Au9ns,
next or on the dav Of sale, to be made known herealv NJ
ANY further information that may be wanteii WI,
be givenby calling on the subscriber al MS io''''"
in Lancaster, Ohio. r,-. r..n
March g., 1851. -
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VINO STATE CoNvENTGuN.-Wo trust
the Wings of the county will bear in
mind the suggestions of the Wing State
Central Committee published in last
weeks paper. 1t is highly important
that each Township will select de Icgaies
who will attend the State Convention,
and at the same time such as will proper,
" represent the views and wishes of the
people in their respective Townships
Once more H. full Convention, with a
general interchange Of sentiment, and we
doubt not the result will be beneficial To
the State.
While we would not, at this time, coun.
sci any action upon the Presidential
question, we would advise our friends Ia
be prepared to resist any effort To fore
stall public opinion. 1t is not yet time
10 take any general and concerted actin
upon this subject, and we trust that ne
effort will be made by any member Of the
Convention to do so. We know very
well that public opinion in the State il
cen,ering upon a distinguished man whom
we consider the proper candidate. yet /
will be we'll to wait until the public mint
is prepared to act upon this question.
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Lancaster, April s, 1851.
Lancaster steam Woo!en Fac.orr,

TINE public are respectfully informed that tho un.
i d~ersisned is prepared, at his old t,tanl az The
South end OF Broadway, 70 execute uTon tne shortest
notice all work entrusted 10 him. lie israaiy 20 10
Carding, Pulling and Manu- 0ctGrilE,
Either upon the shares, in exchange for Wool CT for
cash.
All who have nothoretofora, arc invited to .ry him,
as he will give satisfaction. His WORK win BE- dono
in the best manner. and his facilities ara better Than
those Of any 9th Il o5taSliahn rnt in the count. 10
can manufacture any kind OF Wooien Goods seIaIrsa'
tall and see.
lie takes this -occssion TO return his thanks to- his
former customers and respectfully s%olrits 2r0r,lhu'
ance Of their patronage WAL y. WILLIAMS
Lancaster, April Ga, lSjl.-ia.-Eagl, Copy.
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RAILROAD DEsrRUcrtoN!--Sinc the
quiet country town of Springfield be.
came infested by railroads, it has trebled
its population. This spring, already one
contractor there has laid up 400 900
bricks, aud yet has the season before
him. Think of that, Chillicothe build
ers!--SciOto Gazette.
And bear it in mind, ye men of Fair
field. 100000 of private subscription
is wanted. and you will b'repaid ten.fold.
in the advancement of your prosperity
and the dividends upon the stock.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-22

" The Locofoco presses are abu,ing
the Wing party because fifty three mill
ions OF dollars was Appropriated by the
late Congress for delrayiug the expenses
ct the Government. They had better re.
member that the late Congress was, in
both of It's branches, a Locofnco Congress;
and that ifit vas guilty of he crime OF
making unnecessary and wasteinl appro.
prialions of the public money. the people
will probably see the propriety of not Q.
lectlng another Locofoco Congress dur.
ing The present generation. Prentice
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-22

GREAT SToRM.--On Saturday evening
last a very violent storm of rain and hail
passed over this city. which lasted near
" half an hour and did considerable dam
age. A very large number of glass was
broken, some of the churches and other
buildings losing from one to two hundred
Tho hail also caused considerable dam.
age to the rye. fields and the fruit.trees.
The hail. stones were very large, measur.
ing in some instances three. fourlhs Of an
inch in diameter. We have no means of
ascertaining the loss, but suppose hat it
will take near two hundred dollars to re-
pair the damage to the windows in the
city alone. The rain poured down in
torrents, and the streets were literally
flooded. Horses were blinded and mad.
dened by The storm and rushed against
each other with such force as to knock
each other down. The whole was a rare
sight in this region and at the same time
terrific. No one desires to see a repe,i-
ton. One poor fellow who happened
away from shelter and lost his hat, saved
a BARRIERS fee by having his hair trimmed
by the hail.stones. The storm first came
from"the West, then North aud after
wards changed 10 the East.
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STILLOSHAND

The undersigned bpgs leave to call the attention of
the citizens of Fairfield an adjoining counties. to his
Extensive Stock of Groceries as retail, which
comprises every article in the Grocery and Notion
line-all of which he will sell aslOD as The l0t03st.
He would say to the Farmers that he has now on
hand and will be receiving regularly, White Fish,
Picherei, Bass, Shad, and Trout, which he is prepar-
ed TO sell at the lowest rates.
BACON taken in exchange for any of the above arti-
clcs at the highest market price.
Lancaster, Ohio, MAY Sth, 1851. JOHN LYONS.
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SALE.

d virtue Of an order of sale to ma directed from
d the court Of common pleas Of Fairfield county,
Ohio, | will as Administrators of the Estate Of Ma
rmASrEL PRENTICE. deceased, late Of said county,
expose to public sale at the door of the court. house in
the city Of Lancaster, Ohio, on Saturday the 2iti day
of May, 1851, the following described Real Estate,
to-wit ln-tots Nos. 90, 81, 53 and 90 in the town OF
Baltimore in said couuty-Lot No So being sold sub
iect to the Widows dover therein.
l Terms Of Sale-One-t third the purchase money in
hand. one third in one year and the residue in two
wears with interest upon the deferred payments.
MARTHA PRENTICE, Admtrir.
ri q, 1851 S2y5f 5w5l
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DAGUERREAN GALLERY.

TNiIE undersigned respectfully informs the public
l. il general and tho citizens OF lancaster especial
ly, that he has opened a DaguerroLype Room in the
TEMPERANCE HALL, where he is at all times prepar-
ed to execute pictures in a style OF beauty that can
not fail t please. He cordially extends an invitation
to every one to call and examine specimens. He feels
confident they will recommend themselves as near
perfect as any that have ever been taken by tie art.
Doors open at all hours of the day-adInission tree
walk in without knocking. A. l.. TELLER.
Lancaster, May 10 2
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St, Clairsville, Ohio, May s, 1851
PROPERTY IN RUsHVILLE FOR SALE

Will sell at private sale the property now occupi-
il ed by Gilbert McFadden, in Nashville, Ohio There
E@s.S are Two Frame Buildings, % toarA
5ss feet front and 81 feet back, one is oc- RREEsS
(aaAsB cupied as a DWELLING HuUSE,and @4bSH
the other is a STORE ROOM, WARE ROOM &C.,
both are well finished, nearly new and in good order.
There is also upon the same lot a Large Pork
House and Lard House, with every convenience
for sailing and rendering Lard, a Wood House, Frame
Stable and other buildings. The property is very de-
sirable for any one wishing to engage in the mercan-
tile business.
Also a lot of ground adjoining the town containing
about four acres. Terms will be made known by
calling upon the subscriber.
JOSEPH CLAYTON, Assignee
For Gilbert McFddden and Charles G. Wilson, &c ca
NAV 1. 1851 3m52
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Large and Varied Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING,

Attic OIL CIeckeret Wholesale a1l Retail Cloth
ing and Furnishing Emporium.
NNJE wish to inform our old friends and customers
w that in addition to our former large assortment
of furnishing Goods, we now, hava addedto it. one of
the most extensive stock of SPri1gG Spmmer Clothing
that has ever been offered Westofthe Mountains. We
cannot go into full particulars, nor are wo willing to
bride the sickly efforts Off PoEr's ShadoiO, to gts- a
~doggeral description ofour different articles. bu. to
be candid and brief we are prepared to clothe every
Man, Youth and Boy, of all sizes and ages, in Fair
field county from head to foot full TEN PER CENT
CHEAPER than those small concerns can p%ossiniy do.
We dislike very much to make a blowing-hora out OF
aGoose Quill, by showing you a stock Of UOtaiqg on
paper, and having a whole Truak full to otisr you.
What we set forth in this notice, ynu will find on
examination to be true to the letter
1JDon't forget the old Checkered Clothing Store.
tPBetween the two Tin-Shops.
1'Opposito the Hooking Valley Bank.
Lancaster, may 10, 1851 CUULEHAN s. co.
SILK Under Shirts for Gentlemen auu Ladies',
E1',r sale at the OLD CHECKEREU STORE.
Lancaster, may ID, 1851. 2
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LANCASTER MACHINE FOUNDRY.

~ DEVOL & &C are prepared to furnish all kinds
of Steam Engines, upon short notice and
at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh prices.
Also, all kinds Of Mill Gearing. Hosting Screws,
Regulating Screws, Jack Screws; Fuller's Screws and
Cider Screws.
Mill Spindles Of cast iron or wrought.
Bales and Drivers, &c. &c.
They will also furnish the Parker Wheel to
suit any head of water, and with either iron or wood
shaft. Also, the Atkinson Wheel fit up as above.
The patent on the Parker Wheel has expired and con-
sequpntly they can be had much cheaper.
They also continue to make DevOl's Threshing
Machines, and keep a lot constantly on hand; war
ranted the best in Ohio.
All the above articles will be made with especial
care and by the best workmen, and will be warranted.
All kinds Of repairing done upon the shortest notice;
They also keep constantly on hand, L KINDS OF
CASTINGS, usually kent in a Foundry. Thy have
completed their front shop. so that those who call,
can examine their work.
They are also at this time manufacturing the Les
fell Cook Stove, which received the first Premi.
um at the Ohio State Fair at Cincinnati last Fall, and
will keep them constantly on hand.
The known quality Of the work done at this estab'
lishment Tor many years past.is the best guarantee that
in future, the subscribers will labor 10 desire the pa
tronage Of the public. They invite examination.
Lancaster, Nav %, 1851 G. DEVoL & co.
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OW are yOul Did you fad tn Philad-lphia
AACommisoion Store you e%n4uired about this morn.
ingl'
81 guess did, just followed the crowd that took mo
right to the place"
= Hound also the Agent, Wilcox; an oh ~aceua.n.
iance;h he sold me goods when a boy with Ar. Latra,
twenty-five years ago, right hon S~-ot7ri, and was
glad Of the .ance to leave my money with him.
say a good word for him 20 Your lends"
"DO you see these burjlcs'1
II d."
Well, every yarl Of Good 10 th-m Is ahardbill In
his favor, anu mean TO do all can for wilcox"
IT'S true, | had pretty much 70 wait on nv own
family, the crowd wa, 50 gr az, but his good. ar. all
marked in figures, sold only at one price 10 father,
mother, sndchildren. and cot aIo 2 frat rste."
DO all ! can for Wilcox Gid you sayl Yes, I iCU
and no mistake"
Nav 6, lS5l-3
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NOTICE.

ScIoTo AND HocKINo VALLEY RAILROAD OFFICE, I
Portsmouth, NAV IA, 1851.
A SPECIAL meeting of the Stockholders Of this
IN Company will be held at this Office, on Thursday
he,,5th day Of June merit, to decide on the ~propriety Of
accepting of the law Of the last General Assembly,
conditionally repeating the act authorizing the Jack
son county subscription to the Iron Railroad Compa'
ny, and any other question or business that may be
presented. By order of the Board:
! J. V. ROBINSON, President.
Portsmouth, May IA, 1851 3
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THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE EAsT.-The following
extracts o a letter sent to the proprietor of Cherry
Pectoral, from Ell lIAssAN the ruling Pasha Of Ire
bizond, at Ezeroum, shows the peculiarities of orien-
tai courtesy:
To Dr.. J. C. AVER: the Chemist Of rare learning, at
L0weu, in Massachusetts and the United States.
Con IS GREAT FOREvER;-I have received your
letter Of afFectionate love, with the present of choice
Essence in Bottles, by which your excellent skill
teaches to cure the Affections Of my children.
Asthe life of one Of my people is more dear to me
than camels and gold. we shall pray for you in our
heart when they are raised up from the tent of sorrow
by this product of your deep learning and beautiful
wisdom.
For this Gift of Love to your friend, so distant over
many Seas, and for this rare invention Of your skill,
may you be placed in such seats of honor and dignity
among the great in knowledge, as we should offer to
you in our dominions.
Given in this Central City ofour Power, byexpress
command Of NESCHID Ell HASSAN PASItA.
EzERoUm, Jamad Avail 1915
See advertisement 1m52
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Ranronh Accident.
CIxolHNATi. MAY 90.

CiNCiNNATl. May ~.
On Saturday. while The FIRST train IN the Louis
vile aud Frankfort n lilrOad wis passing over n
new bridge west Of Frankfort il gave way aud the
boarding train. 10 which was attached two pa
senger cars, containing the engineer superintend
tnts aud others Connected with the roId, fell with
a crash into the stream. a distance Of 20 feet
Six bodies have been recovered, INITIATED in u
most shocking manner
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10 The Eagle is now trying to get the
Statesman to say more about the new
Constitution. Its anxiety in this respect,
leads one to the conclusion that it don't
want the people to think for them
selves. Bring the Statesman out; it is
sadly behind the times. and tits gener'
ally supposed that selfinterest has some.
thing to do in the matter.
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New CoNsTITuTIoN.--The attention of
the reader is directed to a series of arti-
cles from the Cincinnati Gazette, which
are written by one OF the best men in our
State. In a short compass, is compris.
sed a valuable comparison of tho new
with the old Constitution. The articles
are written with candor aud will com
mend themselves TO the consideration o
fair minded men.
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EVThe May term of the United States
Circuit Court commenced in Boston, on
the 18Th. Judge Woodbury., in his
charge to the Grand Jury, urged the nc.
cessity of enforcing the constitution and
laws at every hazard, and suppressine
mob violence by any means, even by call
ing out the military.
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CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGONS,
OPLOUGIIS, &c.-The Undersigned respect
fully inform the public at large. that they still intend
to carry on the various branches Of their business, az
the OA Stand in GreeafeM t0Drship, ore;Coarh
mile tcestO Of herOdi Lr4iiHg from LaHcaster 10 Bal
tiHlOre, near WisSts TaterH, where they intend to
keep on hand and manufacture 70 ori sr,
~ Carriages. Buggies and Wagons,
N~eB arshear audsho7el Ploughs, &s
n$HGm4eS They are always prepared 70
repair all kinds OF work in their line upon the short
est notice and most reasonable terms.
All persons wishing TO purchase are invited to call
and examine for themselves; and all work is %tgarrGtt-
ed 10 stand. R. s. J. HUNTER.
Fairfield county. Ohio, April ., 1851 Gm4s
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

JONATHAN FLATTERY. MD Hly'nr bocoro
a. located in GahaBna Fr1nsi'a ronlty. Oslo. would
respectfully inform the publ. t'-- hns4 lis attention
will,be devoted to the r~rtr...e If 5ar1 ~.
All operations deemed Necessary vtiu eu reformed,
with, or without, the use Of the Lcllcos Cas- as the
patient may desire.
n. 3. D.. Flatery viii remove cancers rui tumors
without the use Of the knife and corrosive plaster.
Gahanna, FrausliH county, Te5 iG, 1851 ly4l