davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

Two PER CENT. a MoNTH. We never
saw theother ends of some of the wires
at Wall street better designated than in
the following passage from an article in
the Herald, on Sunday in New York;
"If, during the week, the stranger should
be surprised at the intense activity and
insane eagerDess to mako money, which
prevails among our business men, lei him
look at their handsome wives and daugh
ters as they sail out TO church in full
apparel, and ne will wonder no longer.
This vast interrupted stream Of $25 bon.
nets, $50 silks, yard'wije ribbons, en-
broidered shawls. velvet robes, and cost.
| " feathers, bespeaks an unparalleled ex.
travaeance in the families OF the indus
trious and prosperous, many who make
up the great body ofthe population of
every large city. The expensive and oS-
,entatious style of this immense class
both in their dress and manner of living
is one of the most striking characteristics
Of our country and our age. No where
else in the world can one tenth of Sc
great number ofexpeusively two do moi
say weh) dressed women be seen in the
same time or compass. aain Broadway or
a fine Sunday morning When we en-
countered this brilliant procession, las
Sunday and remembered that money wa
worth two per cent. monln in Wal
street, we could not hell roughly esi
mating the enormous interest the hus
hands and the fathers of New York be
stow upon their wives and daughters"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

GV The Government Of the United
States, We learn, has purchased $780,,
900 of its stock.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

TmE NRxr CoNGREss The newspa-
pers are discussing the claims aud merits
of candidates for the Speakership and
Clerkship, ofthe next Congress. Mr..
Boyd. Of Kentucky, appears. to he the
prominent candidate for the Speakership.
Judge Bayley,of Virginia,is also named,
II il said that the FREQ soilers intend Ia
90 for Mr. Burt, ofSouth Carolina, as an
anti compromise man. Judge Richard
NJ. Young, of Illinois, Is presented, in the
Union, as candidate for 10 election as
Clerk. Mr., Forpey, of Philadelphia, il
again named for that office.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

" The length of Kossuth's address
and the demands upon the news depart.
menl, necessarily precludes US from pay
ing much attention TO the editorial col.
umns. We had intended to compare
votes in this township and county, but
defer it for more convenient season.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

To SUBSCRIBERS AND PosTMAsTERs.-
1t has been decided by the department
that subscribers living in county where
a newspaper is published, are entitled to
receive it free Of postage, even though
the post Office throug which they receive
it may be out of the county. Subscrib.
ers and post masters will please notice.
We dip the above from one of our ex.
changes, though it does not correspond
with the Instructions which the editor OF
the Newark Gazette has received How
is itl 1t ought to be settled.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30
CneAp LANDs.-A Baltimore letter

CneAP LANDs.-A Baltimore letter.
October 20, says:- -
"A sale of ten Thousand acres ofland,
situated in Warren county. Tennessee,
was made this morning at public auction,
at the Exchange, for the very smallsum
Of five cents per acre. 1t is believed to
be free fran taxes, though there is some
doubt about this. The title is said to be
good"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

THE SIERRA MADRE REvoLUrloS Proeiama'
zion of ne PresidcnL Tho Washington Intelli'
gencer aud Republic, or yesterday morning, pub.
fishes tho following proclamation;
A Proclamation -Wherens thore Is reason To
believe that millmry oxpe lilon is ubout 10 be
fitted out IN tho United States for tie purpose Of
invading tho Mexican RepublG, with which this
country ia nj pence; und whereas there Is reason
10 apprehend TINT portion OF the people Of this
country, regardless OF their duties as gobd citi
zens, are concerned In or may he soduced TO take
part ia the samei and whereas such enterprises
lend to degrade tho character Of the United States
in the opiniun Of the civilized world, nnd me OK.
presSly prohibited by law.
Now, therefore, have issued this my proCnma.
lion, warning oil persons who shOll connect tlen.
selves with any such enterprise in violation OF
the laws nnd treaties Of tho United Sntus. that
they will thereby sub eci themselves To tho heavy
penalties denounced ngninst such offences; that II
they should DO captured within the jurisdiction Of
the Mexican authorities, they must he expected
TO be til d aud punished according Il, the laws Of
Mexico and will have no right in cnim tho inter.
position Of this government in their behalf
therefore exhort oil welldispused citizens who
have Of hoart the reputation Of their cuunlry and
are animated with Jus, regard fur its laws il
pence, aud It's welfare, 10 dscounlenancd undsby
all lawful means to prevent, nny ancll enterprise
nnd call upon every officer Of this Government
civil or miliiafy 10 bs viginnt In urreslug lor lr
al and punishment every such offender.
Given uder my hand tho iwelty,second day q
Octuber.in tho year Of aur Lord oie thousand rigl
hundred and fIty-one, aud tho seyenIy-slxlh 4
tho United States.
MiLLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

TLuiesi accounts state iha, war stlconiin.
ues between Brazil and Tuehls Ayrep without
aiiy actual lioA9li,Ies. sfS
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

THE PAMPERo.-The trinl Of the owner ofthis
boat, for transporting troops to invade Cuba has
been postponed to December, the Government
having beenurder tho necessity Of sending to
New Orleans and other places for evidence.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

CosT OF 4 PREsIDENT. The expense
per annum to each person Of the popula
ton in supporting the President OF the
United States, by paying his salary, is
one nin;h of cent; or four,ninths for the
term of four years. This must be the
reason why some don't care a cent who
is President.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

~ There were some 100 ladies at The
Woman's Rights Convention, at Worces.
ler, Mass, with some Boomers.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30
che Gontnstrr Ga;rttr'
CITY OF LAECASTER.
nnnnorIoN on TRRMs.


Hsreafter the terms oftbe Gazette wiilbeas
follows;
fpaid in advance ,------. .----- ----stnS sIno
withinthe yenrs. s....--- --.-t.--2OO
afterthe year expires. -.S,o0 ,
From dafterth he expiration Of the year, six
psr rcentinterestwillb charged npon the highest
terms.
ourobject is Observation-Disclosures for
or andieader. TO do business hereafter, as near
as possible, upon the cash system; aud these
terms will be strictly adheredto.
Terms for Clubs.
ScopiesI.---- .--.--------- -.--. s5.Vo
do .---.. ..----.-.---- ---.-----. 8O6
10 do .--.-....---..----.--- $500
The Person gettingup club often, viii b'
entitled to one copy gratis. so long as the elut
continues, by hisexerfions. The cash, in these
cases. must invariably accompany the names.
EEWill not Post Masters interest ti,enselve
in increasing Dgthecirculation Of the Gazette? D!
properexertion they canboth beBeflthemselve
and us. Many ofthem do much to~ards sus
taining Eastern publications, why cnunotlhey dt
tho saneat least, Tor their own county papersl
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

MoRRow CoUNTY.-The editor "t the
Wing Sentinel thus speaks ofthe election
in Morrow county: r
The Democratic primary meetings
came off in this county on Tuesday last
We saw nothing irregularin the proceed
ings, only that now and then Wing
v0uld stick in ticket. ,.,t,a
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

H. C.-Your communication needs
alteration before it is fit for the
public eye. Critics won't know who you
are and might speak too freely in your
presence. A man can scarcely "be glib.
betted upon every hilltop in the land"
Aud besides allihis, we don't know who
you are.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

IMPORTANT FnoM WAsHiSaToN - England amt
Cuba "A Washington despatch 10 the Philadel
phia North American says that there is noreliable
intelligence there autorisiuglhe opinion at spe-
cill messenger has been appointed from either
Francc or England in relation to cuban affairs,
aud at,'s:
communication wis recently addressed to
our government. by Lord Paluerstnu, respecting
expeditions fitted outin the United States asulnst
Cuba, in violation Of the spirit of treaty stPula-
lions: hut il wns answered by Mr. Cliitenden' hc'
ting Secretary 70 State who Unlimited. IN very
phin terms, tlut England had better occupy
herself with her own alluirs-meaHlng 10 dow y.
right yernucular, mind her own business ms
docume ut does Mr. Criitendcn aud the aImlhIs-
tration great credit
Sir Henry h.. Bulwer has retired from the
British mission ut Washington. aud, 1t Is said,
10 receive European appointment
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

rThe number Of marshals and as.
sistants employed in taking the Uuilcd
Sletea census was 3,l44.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

ANOTHER CUBAN ExPGDrT1oN.-A let
Ter from Bayou Sarah, La, to the Nash
vile Banner, says another Cuba exPedi-
lion son foot IN that Stale. at the head Of
whichis General Felix Huston.-Ths
writer says:
Ftom what | can learn. some men OF
influence and means have been approach
edon the subject. know one who has
been offered command. The plan IS
first to get the means toprocure arms. n
near neighbor of mine was offered com
mand, aud, am sorry 10 say d. u's'
thought fayorably OF it. The oHJect was
To get money.it being managed as secret
ly as possible. Utas,-a
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

DEAn FoLLy.-Three young men in
Mentor, Ashlabula county, Ohio, were
last week engaged in sereuading now,
ly married pair and to make the treat
more than usually musical, thoy procured
cannon aud shot it of several times. At
last il exploded, aud fragment passed
through tho head Of young man named
Ellistou, who applied the mOich. The
top of his head was torn completely of.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

THE Havana PWisoNgRs,--A friend at
Havana communicates To tho Washington
Republic some minutes of an interview
with the Captain General and the Amer
lean prisoners. He says that the VIC
lonce nf the New Orleans mob towards
the Spanish consul at that city, was ex
plaiued to the Captain's eutire salisfac
lion; and he expressed his intention Z
recommend 10 his own government th'
release Of the caplives Immediately OF
their arrival. He spoke in just terms 0
the President and Government Of the U
nited States. and took occasion to sa!
that they had done everything in thei
power 10 prevent the INVASION, ~
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-30

The DAILY ScioTo GAzRTTE.-This
paper now comes to Us with the addition
Of column 10 its width and few inches
to its length, making a very fair. sized
daily, every way worthy the support Of
the denizens Of the Ancient Metropolis.
Ii is truly an excellent paper and the good
people of fChillicothe exhibit commend.
able public spirit in supporting daily
which would add honor and dignity to a
much larger city. Its visits here would
be as fully acceptable, if it came more
regularly. f7
~ In looking over our Wing exchang-
es since the election, we find it pretty
generally the case that quite number oI
Wings in almost every county Of Ohio
came to the conclusion that they had nc
right 10 vote under the new Constitution
at least they did not go to the polls, ant
we cannot possibly find any other ex
cuse for this culpable neglect of thi
solemn duty of American citizens. B,
next year, it is to be hol ed that they vii
reconsiderthe matter, and try once more
to let the world know what they can dc
CoLLsIoN-The steamer Buckley
State run into schooner, few day
since on Lake Erie, by which three live
were lost. The schooner was cut in two
1t seems 10 US that the waters Of LAX
Erie are broad enough aud deep enoug
to avoid any such catastrophies. Ye
they dohappen sometimes. In this cas-
is proper to say that the steamer pile
about the wreck for several hours, i
hopes of reseuing the unfortunate pei
sons. .-- ua
The New York herald., 1851-12-05

Cuba has seriously considered the formerlv
has been renewed this occsdon That that govern
ment could not with indifference the Island Cuba
pass em the hands Of Spain into those another Euro
opinion that in should comport with the interests
OF Spain ct some future day to part with Cuba the
same ought not to fall upon any Of the great maritime
powers Of the world.
The undersigned hopes that this frank declaration
which he feels himself justified in making in regard to
the views Of his to the future
destiny Of Cuba, and which bresthes the spirit
that Of the declaration which the United States
ment made the subject and the categorical expana-
tions he has given relative to the chlaCtsr of the
At Ha1ns viii put an end to ali the ~Scs
the late events that befe on the occason Lspez
dtion might have given rise to in the mind Of the Prs
dent, and that his Excelency will rest satisfied as
to the great value which the government the re-
republic attaches to the maintenance and deveopement
Of those frank and sympathetic relations at present
isting between the two countries.
The undersigned svsils himself Of this occasion to
tender to the sctng of State the
Mr.. CRITrENDEN, Acting Secretary Of State sc. &C.
MR.. WEBSTER TO THE FRENCH MINISTER.
DEPARTMENT 5rArE I
The undersigned, Secretary of State of the United
States has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the
note Of de sartises Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
utmo upon the subject Of the orders given by the 60
Vermont Of that republic to its naval commander the
West India station directing him to prevent by force
the landing sdventurers from any nation with hostile
intent upon the island Of Cuba.
The undersigned has the honor to acquaint M. de
sartgee that ne has submitted the to the Pres
dent who has directed him to state in reply that the
appreheneors OF this and the there
for In regard to the orders to- considered
have been frankly and fully stated In the note Of Mr.
Crittenden of the 22d Of October last And nasmuch
dc sartiges says that the French government
bad only In view the execution Of the provision of its
maritime code against pirates further discussion Of the
subject would to be for the present unnecessary
The undersigned avails himself of this to offer
10 de Sarges renewed assurances Of his very dstin
guished consideration
(5igped) DANL. WEBSTER.
NJ DE 6ARTIoEs &C &c
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
FOREIGN RVENTION
The English and French Ministers and
mr. Webster, Sc, sc.

The following fern part Of the accompanying docu-
ments to the Presidents Message -
MEMORANDUM or AN INTERVIEW BETWEEN Mr.
CHAMPION AND Mr.. WEBSTER.
hr. Champion, at an interview with Mr Crttenden at
the Department Of state the 9th OF September 1851
stated that he had been directed by her
meD TO cay TO the United States Secretary OF State
her hsjestys government had learned with q regret
that expeditions have again been prepared in the ports
OF the United states for an attack upon territory belong
ing TO sovereign at peace with the United states and
10 friendly relations with her Majesty
Her Msectys government do not doubt that the 20.
veInment OF the Unted states viii oil possible dit
gence 20 prevent and punish proceedings which in
violation both of the laws Of the United states and Of
the lav Of nations and her Msestys government
per,uadsd that such measures ii taken in time, will sc
compiish their object
Bot her Nsjesty's gosernmont deem it due 20 the
tDkDese which ought 20 charaotrize the intercourse
between the two governmepr to state TO that Of the
United States tina, her chips OF war on the West
India station will bsy0 odeTs u prevent by force, euy
edventurers Of err nation from lbniing With hostile In
tent upon ths Niand vt Cuos
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
The Cholera st New Orleans. Sc.

CHaRLEsroS, Dee. a. 1851
There were twenty-five deaths from cholera ct New
Orleans during the week ending the 22i ult
The young men Of Ne~ Orleans preparing . set Il
silver plate which they intend presenting 10 Mr. Smith
the FUgisn Secretary ct HsvsRa
whiteheld has been chosen Acting Governor Of the
ststs 81 Mississippi
TIE steamship Marion arrived at Charleston at O'Clock
ht-
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
he senate then adjourned till Monday
The Outrage upon the Prometheus.

WAslUN0TON, Dec. Z, I5bI
The republic Of this morning says that the
particulars Of the outrage upon the steamship Prone
heus ct Graytown received the President ordered
competent naval force 10 repair 10 Juan 20 protect
American vessels frcm any like outrage future In
quiries also addressed the British government 20
eecerain whether the conduct Of the commander Of the
Exptcss was sapctioued
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
Central Railroad +.

BosroS, Dec 4, 1851
The directors of the Vermont Central Railroad Con.
psny finished the opening Of the proposals for the
gage bonds last evening and accepted offers 10 the
tent Of ~ 600 O5o at prices varying from IS TO o. per
cent No proposals below IS accepted; and t has
been determined 20 dispose Of Of the bonds ss
less than 20 per cent
The New York herald., 1851-12-05

eArpusKr December I, 1851
The steamer sutsna arrived here late last evening Ia
snking condition. having struck reef Of rocks
West sister She ,ubsequ, ntly runk a. her dock H~
cargo was partly damaged
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
The south Carolina Legislature.

CH.sLNsror, Dec. e. 1851
In the Legislative Assembly to day the Committee 4
the whole Honsc reported sgsnst the propostisa for
prohibiting the of the Courts Of South Carolina fs
the collection Of debte &C. to States oppoted 90 the
rendition Of fugitive slaves The report agreed -
by-Ayes 50; to Nayes "a
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
From the south,

BhIisoRE, Dec. 4 1851
The Southern mail, late a. due has arrived bvt
the papers contain nothing Of interest
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
From New Orleans.

ARRIVAL or THK rHILApvLPHrA Frog cHAspFs,
AND IHK WINFIELD sCoTr FROM NKw YoRx.
Ngw oRir,Ns, Dec e. 1851.
The steamship Philsdephis is teesrsphed bc.o- with
100 passengers from Chagres The telegraph sdts
"snd also the Georgiss passengers So we iniet the
The steamship wnssld Scot, from New York "a
below
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
rtrre OF Orcutt for the state Prison

orr.s vas taken from isil this morning He had ss
affecting interview with his mother who h confined 10
her ~d At her residence At the rail- osd depot, thers
we're thousand persons all eager to see him before he
ksh
The New York herald., 1851-12-05
In teresting from Albany.

FEArED-THR CANAL CONTRACTS, ETC.
ALBANY, Dec. T. 1851.
The State rusc snd organised this dsy and
adjourned untto morrow, when ID expected the result
Of the election held month since win be finally declared
1t supposed all hands that the Fourteenth ward
mandamus will be the OF giving Mr. Uilmsn the
certificate Of Attorney General instead OF Mr.. Chat
field
canal contracts They expect TO nsh In the
the week when the Of the successful competitors
will be announced.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-11
CITY TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.

DEPARTURE OF CARS & BOATS,
FROM RICHMOND.
Northern Cars tor Fredericksburg, Washington, &c.,
daily at half past o'clock, A. NJ.
Southern Cars for Petersburg Weldon &C., daily at
half past 6 O'Clock. P. M.
Central Cars for Charlottesville, Staunton, Springs,
&c, or Lynchburg daily, at 7 o'clock. A. M.
Petersburg Accommodation Train, tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at halt past O'Clock, A. NJ.
Danvilla Cars, for Appomatox RIVER Farmyille,
Lynchburg &c, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
at o'clock, A. M. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa-
turdays, at half past o'clock, P. NJ.
Norfolk Steamboat, Curtis Peck0 Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at half past o'clock, A: NJ.
Norfolk Cars and Steamboat, via Port Wallhall,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at half past S
o'clock, A. M.
Lvnchburg Canal Packet. daily, except Sunday, at
6 o'clock, P. nj.
ARRIVAL OF CARS AND BOATS,
AT RICHMOND.
Northern Cars from Acquia Creek, Fredericksburg,
&c. daily at o'clock, P. M.
Southern Cars, from Weldon, Petersburg, &C., daily,
ct half past o'clock, A. M.
Central Railroad Cars, from Charlottesville, &C.,
daily at half past O'Clock, r: M
Petersburg Accommodation Train Tuesdays, Thurs
DAYS and Saturdays, at o'clock, P. nj.
Richmond and Danville Cars, from the Appoma .ox
River Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at III A.
M; and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 5s
P. M
Norfolk Steamboat, lat Rockets,) Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays, at At F.. M.
Norfolk Cars and Steamboat, via Port W althall,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at Al P. NJ
Packets from Lynchburg, daily, except Mondays at
Oo1o
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-11
Decrease in 1851. T(

ToBAcc1.--The cultivation of Tobacco has never
been carried on great extent in Pennsylvania
as this The high price which good Pennsyva.
MIA tobacco commanded last year. has given this i'm
pc its cultivation and caused many persons 10
engoge in it who never before atlempe it. The most
exravagant rents have been paid for land 10 be used
for raising tobacco. In some sections of Lancaster
county as much as seven y-hve dollars per acre has
been asked and freely given The present. indications
are, that the coming crop will he an average one and
consequently, there must be heavy losses to the grow
ers. With few exceptions, all the fields we have seen
give poor promise OF good yield. We hope, howev-
e that the balance OF the will prove more pro-
pitious, and that the will be average one at
least.-Penn. FARMS Journal
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-11
ARRIVAL OF CARS AND BOAT
At RICHMOND.
.-.-A EAPEST AND BEST
aasss5SsqlSssssR QUITE TO THE VIRGINIA

SPRINGS, BY OUR DAILY LINE /NJM-S>
OF PACKET BOATS TO LYNCH fssNs7g7as
BURG, AND STAGES TO THE a2eIx- =
WHITE SULPHUR Fare through to the White
Sulphur Springs only $40 so! Servants half price
~ On Sle and after the FIRST OF JULY. our Packet
Boats will leave Richmond daily at 6 O'Clock, T M,
Sundays excepted and arrive in Lynchburg in "a hours,
where superior coaches in waiting to take the
sengers Immediately on to the White Sulphur, at which
place they arrive the following evening.
NoTE-Thls route is DAILY ONE, with the addi-
tional advantage of tri-weekly line of Stages from
Lynchburg, passing over the Natural Bridge, and by
Daqgers Spring, in the same time, to the White Sui
phur. - r.,
vile and Knoxville.
M Passengers from the North or South, and Nor
folk boats will find this equal in speed with fare
lower than by any other.
Below see card of intermediate distances between
Richmond and Lynchburg, for fare and hours of ar
rival.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-11

A CARGO OF SHoEMAKERs Among the items Of
California intelligence published in another column,
will be found notice of the arrival of 1913 Chinese in
vessel at San Francisco. OF the entire number all
except two are shoemakers; the two exceptions are
lawyer and physician-the party bringing with the m
their own legal and medical advisers. All their names
except four, commenced with the letter A.