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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

MYSTERIOUS CRcUMsrAKcE.-More than
a year ago, two men called at the house of
Mr.. Joseph Miller, in Ohio county, Va,
and induced him to take charge Of trunk
and box until they called for them. They
then left and never returned. A few days
ago, in the presence Of several neighbors,
Mr. Miller had the trunk and box opened to
ascertain their contents, and found the trunk
TO contain shirts, pants, hat, and sundry
other articles of wearing apparel; also
bloody shirt, in which was wrapped up
new hatchet, of the largest size, also bear
ing marks ofblood! In the box were set
OF pedlar's harness, and other articles. In
the trunk was found pocket book con-
tanning paper, upon which was the name Of
John nj. Zimmerman, and il is supposed
that the trunk was the property Of a man OF
that name. About the time they were left
with Mr.. Miller, pedlar, named thinner
man, was murdered in Greene county, Va.
- Many years ago there graduated at
Harvard University, man by the name of
Rawson, who settled in the ministry at Var
mouth, on Cape Cod. He used to preach
very pointed sermons. Having heard that
some of, his parishioners were in the habit
! of making him the subject Of mirth at grog-
shop, he ono Sabbath preached discourse
from the text, Sand was the song of the
drunkard." His remarks were Of a very
moving character, as many of his hearers
rose and left the house. short time after
wards he delivered discourse still more
pointed: Sand they being convicted by
their own consciences, went out one by
one" On this occasion no one vcntured to
retire from the assembly but the guilty ones
listened in silence to the lash of their pas
tor
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

A SLAYER UNDER AMERICAN CoLoRs -
The barge Carribbee, built at Calais, in
Maine, the Boston Advertiser states, arrived
out at Cardenas about the lst of October,
with Capt, Moran and a cargo of sixteen
men, which were discharged on arrival
She discharged no cargo, but took in rum,
wine and water, and sailed for her destin.
ton, Buenos Ayres. Her crew consists of
forty men, burden 325 tons, cost of $4,000,
and owned by a merchant Of Matnnzas, en-
gagged in the coast slave traffic, for which she
is destined, wearing the American colors
and American register.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18
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DANIEL CoHvERs GoDDARD.-Daniel Con-
yerS Goddard is dead! Another OF our col
lege companions, just as his full manhood
was ripening upon him, has been taken from
our midst. Another member OF our beloved
"DEcEMvIRI" has departed to his long home,
gathered in by the scylhe Of time, just as
his fruits of usefulness were benefiting his
age and generation.
Oh! how sad aud mournlul will the melan-
choly news Of his death come tothose who
were the friends and companions Of his col
lege days; who were the witnesses Ot hts
youthful triumphs; who enjoyed his eloquent
conversation and society; and who were the
recipients OF his condolences and regard!
DANIEL COYvERs GODDARD was man OF
no ordinary intellectual attainments. Hav-
ing in an eminent degree the advantages
OF most charming ond Prepossessing
appearance, gifted with sound natural
ability, q sparkling Imagination and the
richest flow of language, he exercised
peculiar fascination over the companions
of his youth Who can ever forget with
what purity OF language, withwhat elo-
quence of dicton and with what earnestness
of nature, be would discourse upon all the
noble, manly and yirtuOus traits Of the hu-
man heart! He was the soul of Honor, a
true man. No one ever felt a more indig-
nant scorn for what was base and low: nor
did any one ever possess keener apprecia-
ton for what was just, moral and upright
His pure, constant love for high honor, was
the predominant and ruling trait in his char
acter. Well may his associates be proud Oi
their connection with him as member oI
the "DEcEMvIRI," an institution which he
assisted in originating, and which he ad'
vanced by his scholarship and high charac'
ter.
Senper ErcclSior-no star upon our cross
shown brighter; senlper ercelsior-no literary
essayist furnished more welcome repas
at our ''leasts Of Rcason;" Semper erceisi !
no one surpassed him in his sparkling wi
and engaging conversation.
CooPER, BUCKINGHAM and Brown have
I, preceded him to that bourne whence NJ
, traveller returns. Ofthe original X, but sil
remain to mourn their loss. Let the surviv
ors entwine the laurel wreath around thei
memories and as brothers mngle the tear
sadness over their tombs! Let us trea'
= lightly on their graves, for they have passe'
5 softly, yet speedily, Unto that still country
, where the hoil-storm and fine-showers do no
reach, and the heaviest-laden wayfarer a
length lays down his lold." TX.
j Lancaster, Nov Ii, 1859.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

Ga,rEs que TRoUsERs.--The legs Of odr
b'hoys are becoming as nashy and vulgar as
their dialect. Fancy waistcoats and slang
phrases keep exact pace; and the mulufar-
ious stripes and bIotohcs in which the ''last'
portion of onr male population encase their
neither extremties are almost as repulsive as
their habits and morals. A pair of ultra
fashionable trousers look us if the tailor
must have been out skining toads and snakes
for his patterns. We should really dislike
to pnt ourselves into them; we are certain
that they must make one feel like hopping
or crawling ~ Y. Times
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

sOLp UNCLE JACK" took notion into his
head to have u second or third wife, forget
which, and happening to remember n charm
ing widow, whom he had seen several years
before, and who lived some twenty miles off,
sent her proposal OF marriage, with the
proviso that il she accepted she would meet
him at Corners on such a day, with her
light wagon, he having no vehicle. The
widow was on the spot at the time indicated
and at the forks Of the road found Uncle
Jack waiting for her. They drove to a
tavern, had a priest brought, and were mar
ried After the ceremony the good vrow
asked him for sixpence to get some snuff
with. This sum was promptly 'forked out,
and the old lady went over the way to a
store and got some snuff, while Uncle Jack
stepped into the bar and took 'sniltcr' of
Old Rye. These little comforts having
been atte nded to, they drove off,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

FREE SulL STATE CoNvENTIoN.--
Free Soil State Central Committee, have
issuedu call for State Convention Of their
party, to be held at Columbus on the 18th
day Of January.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

FRAUD. "A clerk lost four shares of the
Bank Of France, coniled to his care by his
master, and reward of one thousand francs
was offered for their recovery. In u few
days the owner received letter, stating that
the writer had found the shares; that he was
not rich enough to refuse the reward, but
nevertheless would blush to have it known
that he had received it; aud, therefore the
shares would be restored by Prcxy, at GER
tain street corner, TO some one entrusted
with the one thousand francs. The money
was handed over as directed, and the owner
of the shares received in rcturna packet Of
waste paper!
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

sTNew York City, with $4,000 inhahi-
tants in 1850, had but 81 900 houses for them
to live and transact business in. Philadel'
phio, with 100000 inhabitants, had $1,000
houses
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

ELECTION FRAUDS AT PIrTsBURGH.-Six
persons have been arrested at Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, charged with uttering forged
naturalization papers. Henry M, Smith,
grocer, and Thomas Scott, member OF the
police committee, were held to bail on Sat
urday, in the sum of $4,000, to answer two
charges each; and Henry Wilson, black
smith, in one thousand dolars,on the charge
Of retaining possession Of one of said pa
pers in order to screen the person who ut
tered it.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

6TA Washington correspondent of the
N. Y. Tribune, writes: 81 have been inform
ed by one who is himself 'inside Of the ring,
than an expedition has been planned, and
will be fitted out against Cuba in less than
six months from the date hereof, which Tin
the expressive language of Fillibusterism)
will be able to lay out that rich dependency
Of Spain as cold as wet rag! There is no
doubt oFit."
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

EFFECTS OF PIERoE's ELEcTIoN!-Pig iron
hat sold last summer in Pittsburgh when
ScoTr was to be elected, at $25 per ton,
has come up since PIERcE's election to $45
per ton!-Ohio Statesman.
There may be men fools enough to believe
that, and may be not. 1t was strongly con-
tended, in 1916. and has been since then,
that the Free Trade Tariff would cheaper
articles TO the consumer. That it did SO, for
time, we will admit; but now American
Manufacturers are crushed, American Labor
employed in this branch of manufacturing Is
thrown ou, of employment, and English cap
italists can make as much profit as they
please. Whatever influence Pierce's elec-
ton, of itself, has had, the Statesman may
publish as often as it Pleases; it is certain
nevertheless, that it is a victory OF English
capitalists over American Enterprise and
American Labor.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

Sickness IN THE WEST INDIEs.-A letter
from Georgetown, Demarara, dated Octaber
II, reports that the yellow fever had consld-
erably abated, and its speedy and final dis
appearance was looked for with confidence.
Laborers were scarce in consequence OF en-
igration to gold regions. From Barbadoes'
however, the intelligence is gloomy and dis
couraging. Unparalleled sickness had pre-
vailed. The mortality mas been excessive;
among the dead are two families, those o'
G eneral Neil and MIR. Foster, numbering IA
individuals, with the parents of both fam
lies.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

FREE CoLoRED POPULATION OF VIRGINIA.
The citizens of Norfolk county, Va, held
, meeting on the Cd inst, and adopted reso-
lutions urging the Legislature, at its ensuing
session, to adopt measures to rid the State
of its free colored population, They also
re recommended that similar meetings be telL
throughout the State.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

WORCESTERSHIRE Loco(ocos of Butler
county, have nominated john DtcLEY as
their candidate, in the place oe c. l.. WELL
Err, who has resigned, and gone to Caliior-
mia. He will be elected of course.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

ETThe Ohio river at Wheeling and Pitts.
burgh, is now in fine navigable condition,
and packet boats are running in every drec-
ton, creating quite stir in business.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18
Tuesday Evening, nov. Is, 1850

ONO LEeIsLATURE.-The Legislature
met on yesterday and quorum was present
in both branches. No business ofany impor-
tapce was transacted In the forenoon ses
sion Of the House, the death Of the Hon.
James Struble, late member from Hamilton
county, vas announced, and that body passed
appropriate resolutions and adjourned over
to Tuesday morning. In the Senate, MIR,
Finck, Of Perry, gave notice that he would
introduce bill 10 amend thut clause OF the
tax-law exempting property to the amount
Of 5000 from taxation. After short alter
noon session, the Senate also adjourned over,
upon the announcement of the death of Mr..
Struble.
A large amount of business, of various
kinds, will be brought up for the considera-
ton of the Legislature, and we have no
hopes that the session will be much shorter
than that Of last winter. However the
State spoils are nearly all distributed, and
this exciting topic of discussion and heart
burning will not consume so much time, that
ought to be devoted to better purposes. 1t
il to be trusted that the Summers schooling
will enable the members to dispose of their
regular business, more Systematically and
satisfactorily, and in that event, the people
will do them justice. We will wait anc
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

WELL DONE ILLiNols.-Th, Chicago Jour
nal Of Tuesday last says, at is safe we
thinkto claim the election Of 4 or 8 mem
bers of Congress, il the official returns do
not decrease the majori,ies reported by our
friends in various precincts. A private let
ter from Johet this morning assures us of the
election of Knox, Whig, in the 4th Dis
trict
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

0trThere is a blacksmith in danger Of
raising a row in the alphabet! When be
makes A poke r and shove L.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

GT"'John, saida cheerful father, "dont
give cousin Simon's horses too many oats!
yon know they have hay" "Yeth thur"
said John, moving toward the barn. "And
hark We, John--don't give them too much
hay; you know they have oats"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

6TSims says that il It wasn't for the
hole In the hoop you couldn't put |. on The
barrel, and then the barrel would bntng
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

THE NEXT CoNGREss.-There have been
elected to the next Congress SO democrats,
s5 wings, free soilers and 9uncertain.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

GENERAL ScoTr.-Tho Washington Tel
egraph says the statement that Gen. Scott
was to leave that city on Tuesday morning
last is untrue, and adds that on Monday,
Tuesday and "Wednesday he has been con-
slant in his attention to the business of his
Office, civil. cheerful and quiet; and no man
not acquainted with the facts could believe
1t possible that he had any more interests
in the events passing inthe country than
the planest citizen in our midst. BY sun
rise each morning he has been seen upon
Pennsylvania Avenue, taking his accustom-
ed walk. and exchanging solutions with the
friends he encounters. The Telegraph al
80 predicts that if, during Pierce's admins
tration, any emergency should arise calling
for Gen, Scott's counsels, there exists Il
most friendly and agreeable intamacy be-
tween him and President Pierce.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

INcIDENrs OF THE LATE ELEcTIoN.-The
district of ST. Mary's, in Elk county, Pa,
rave l73 votes for President. and all for
Pierce and King. The New York Express
says il is some consolation to know that the
wings got AZ majority in "JerusOlen," and
majority in "Heltown," two precincts in
Virginia. The district of"Nowhese," in
Georgia, voted 40 for Fillmore, for Web
ster, . Southern Rights, and none for either
Scott or Pierce.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

0ETFor the information of late risers, we
may state that the white frost this morning,
was nearly equal to light fall of snow
Sciot Gdz.
Who told you'll Lancaster Gas.
Though II n,y cause you great suipr SO,
In fact, we "ssv ii with these eyes"
And yet, in dubious brother WEAvEn,
Wen hardly find firm believer.
lie hugs his pi low late and early,
And nn'er was known to become surly;-
But ike tho most law men.
Who're novcr out OF bed till ten,
Good naturcd, handsome. lively, witty,
ThA ornament Of Fairfield city,
Forever happy blihe ard gay.
lie sleeps and sports his life away. sHAKsroRE
SciOto Gds.
Our Devil says:
"The truth is out -"old doubt s lost
All now is clear and bright"
Tho 'aters that were bit by frost,
Had laid OutaH the nigH"
Will you have them fried or stewed! u
in the shell!
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

ECCLESIASTICAL REVENUES OF ENGLAND,
FRANCE AND BELGIUM.-The incomes of the
leading members Of the Episcopal bodies in
in England stand thus:-
Archbishop of Canterbury &c 700; Arch
bishop of York e 10000; Bishop of London,
Ell 700; Bishop of Durham, ES,000; Bish-
op of Winchester, el0,OoO; and Bishop of
Ely E5 900. The highest ecclesiastical func-
tionary in France, the archbishop of Paris,
has f 500 per annum;the other ii archbish-
ops have G600 per annum each; the bishops,
sixty i've in number, have E4OO per annum
each. In Belgium the nett income of the
Archbishop Of Malines is GS40 per annum,
and each ofthe bishops $5Ss per annum.-
Such wos the state of things in 1916. Lou
is Napoleon has caused the income of the
Archbishop of Paris to be raised from 10000
to so 900 francs per annum. Fourteen
other archbisho, are augmented from l5,-
900 to 10000 francs. Sixty-five bishops
spring from 10000 to $4,000; and the lower
grades Of the clergy in corresponding de-
grces. The sum of 100000 francs is apPro-
priated to cathedral choirs.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

"THE KlvERLID," OR YANKEE NEATNEss.
"A Green Horn from the interior, recently
went to visit rich cousin in the city of Bos-
ton. Being introduced into the sitting room
by the servant, he stopped at the door, and
gazing for a moment, with astonishment up
on the rich carpet on the floor, he at last
Observed narrow space next the wall ofthe
room, which it did not cover, and with long
strides, marched over it opposite the fire.
place; here being obliged to cross the carpet
to reach his friends, (who began to be as
much surprised as he was) in reaching the
hearth, he could not avoid stepping on it
and, turning with much apparent mortifca-
ton to his cousin, he exclaimed-''There
Polly, I have trod on your ktrerlid artcr all"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

0tTBascom has been writing about the
musical and dancing abilities of the aSs.-
No one is better qualified to speak Knowing
ly upon the subject Ohio Statesman.
This we take it, is an admission that the
editor of the Journal has been studying the
character Of the Statesman man, to some pur-
pose. We are glad TO hear of his progress
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

BUSINESS AT PITTsBURG.-The Pittsburg
Journal says that business is very active in
that city, since the rise in the river, and
then adds:
Ir the spring we shall encounter the
rivalry of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
and our boats shall have to contend with
the Louisville aud Wheeling line of steam
ers. Then we may have less reason to felic-
itate ourselves on the prospect before us
than we have at this moment But we must
not anticipate evil, when only good reigns
in our present prospects. Would that our
Allegheny Valley and the pittsburg and
Steubenville railroads were in such for
wardness as to come early next year to our
! aid,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18
WELL DONE, Wmos OF ILLIsOIs.-Tu the


WELL DONE, WHios OF ILLINoIs.-In the
general wreck that befell the Wing party, at
the late election, it is rather pleasing than
otherwise, 10 note, now and then, bright
spot-a streak Of good luck Very much to
our surprise, this turnedup in Illinois. The
apporiionment gave nine members Of Con-.
gress to that State, and the Locofncos SO
shaped the districts that they hoped they
would carry every Congressman. But they
are sadly disappointed. In the contest two
years ago, we elected one man, In that
just closed we have elected .6re, being ma
jority of the delegation. The Chicago 7ri-
bune ofth 10th, says:
sit is already ascerlancd that The Wings
have elected four out of nine members
from this State. 1t is now probable that
Mr, Knox (Wbig) is elected from the Pc
oria district, making five for the Wigs
The Perkin Mirror Of the 5th, says: "Our
Congressman, Mr.. Knox, is elected without
doubt So says, also, the Knoxville and
Peoria papers of same date. The delega-
ton from Illinois will then stand, Wings
ive, as follows: Washburn, Gillespie, Nor
ton, Yates and KnOx-the balance are Dem.
ocrats, so called. Well done, Wings of H.
linoisn
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

Z FoILY.--To aSk an editor the name Of an
ANONYMOUS eorrespsnaent.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

The New CUBAN ExPEpITIoE.-A letter
from New York, in the Baltimore Sun, states
that the promoters of the contemplated ex-
pedition against Cuba there, openly pro-
claim their purposes and objects, and they
have no fear Of any interference by this
Government, for they will not, us they soy,
10 anything that is illegal They can ac-
their objects, and yet commit no
art in violation of the neutrality OF the Uni
ted States. Their numbers are great, aud
their resources are probably increasing, and
their plans are managed with discretion.
"In New York, the number of men who
rould be marshalled in n tillibuster proses-
sion exceeds ten thousand. They intend TO
make great display on the occasion Of the
reported removal by the Government, Of 1t.
Porter from the mail steamer service. On
some early OCCASION, thfy will make public
exhibition of their "Order" in the streets oI
New York, and probably Of other cities. II
appears that the rendezvous Of the invaders
and the depository Of their arms and muni'
tions of war is TO be without the limits Of the
United States. In connection with thii
subj ct, an inquiry has recently been made
at the War Department concerning tn
state of Mr.. George Laws contract with tht
Government for the purchase Of arms.
"The following is an authentic statemen
Of Mr.. Laws purchase of muskcts:
64,399 muskets at S2,40, $l54,557 6,
65,623 do 200, l3l,24U o.
l4,33l DO 300, 2s,662 o.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

DEAN SwIFT.-ThOt worthy dignitary had
once handled rather severely certain stout
and belIicose Major in ireland, who, with
sturdy stick in hand, walkedup to the Dean
in the midst Of d large company, aud asked
in domneering tone, il he had written a
squib in question!
My good sir" replied the Dean, al re-
member, aud have always acted upon the ad.
vice of very prudent and experienced
friend, who said to me when was very
young, III you should ever have occasion
as have no doubt you will have,to lampoou
a.quarrelsome and impertinent fool; and il
the mpertnant fool should come and ash
You If You wrote the lampoon, my advice Il
that you should answer dislinctly--I die
not" Think thisAdvise was good; and nc
eordingly, IN answer TO your present ques
4 ton, say.--I did notii
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18
$3l4,465 so

"Thcse muskets are in excellent condition
and well packed in excellent boxes. They
are only small part Of Mr.. Laws collec-
ton of warlke munitions. The invaders
will find no difficulty, therefore, in procuring
arms, and at reasonable price, for all their
nhiects :,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-18

HocKrSe VALLEY RAILRoAD.-The Bal
timore American thus notices our proposed
new road from Columbus TO tho rich mineral
regions of the Hooking Valley. We know
of no proposed road that promises to be OF
greater value TO the community. Its stock
will soon be among the best in the market;
In most of the Western States, and in o.
hio particularly, railroad enterprises are fol-
lowing each other in rapid succession. A
mong the latest movements in this way we
note one which contemplates the construc'
ton of railroad from Columbus, the capita
and geographical center Of the State, to the
Ohio river by way of Lancaster and the
Hooking Valley. The road will run through
tn" finest mineral region of Ohio, and its
eastern terminus on the river will be a
Parkersburg, at which latter point it will
connect with the Parkcrsburgh branch Of The
Baltimore and Ohio railroad The length
of the proposed road will be seventy miles
along an easy route. The local advantages
added to the important connections which
will effect at both ends, cannot fail to secur'
the early completion of the work.