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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

CATTLE IN Quo. The Cincinnati
Price CErrent publishes full list Of Hors'
es, Cattle. Sheep, aud Hogs in Ohio,
The totals are: Horses 1896; Cattle
l,ll6,I45; Sheep S,6l9 GA; Hogs l,456..
CAB. In Fairfield county, Horses 1857;
Cattle 1866; Sheep 43,91li Hogs &C.,
SOL.
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Grent Rnrrnins I'M Hardware.

DOPE 4 BECK are just receiving their FALL and
ID WINTER supply of Hardware. We have not
the largest stock Of that was ever brought from
the East but zoe hare as cheap iuGre as any other
house can ShoiD.
We do not Sbect great business from great blow
ing, an hiring others to blow for u.s. but we will con-
vince the public from facts, that do sell our ware
at as low prices as any other house canse at. Come
and Try as, is all we ask.
Our stock consists in part, Of Iron, Steel Cutlery
best Pittsburg Nails, Anvils, Bellows, Spades and
Shovels, Saws, in variety; Door-Locks and Hinges;
Window Sash and Glass; Carriage and Buggy Trim
mings.
Also, general assortment Of SAddlery- Hardware.
Give us call, friends, and we will convince you
Lancaster, Dee. 4, lSsl
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IL remain, with great respect,
"kOSSUTH."

EMGRATroN To Texas. "A bill has
been introducec into the Legislature of
Texas, proposing 10 give /" every person
who shall emigrate 10 Texas before 1854,
or who is now in the State and has not
land, 320 acres for heads of fam
lies, aud 100 acres 10 single persons;
requiring them, however. to settle aud
cultivate the same.
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Prospectus for 1889.
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST.


The Leading Literary " +.kiy OF the Union..
TsNHE proprietors OF the POST think unnecessary
to dwell upon the distinguished features of their
well-know weekly, whose brilliant during
exisance Of THIRTY YEARS is a sure guarantee for
the future. ehavc the pleasure OF announcing our
continue connection with that distinguished author
ess, Mas. +. d. Il. N. SOUTHWORIH, author OF
"The Deserted Wife, '"Shannondsle," etc. During
the coming year, we have already made arrangements
for the following novelets: -EOLlNE; OR, MAGL0-
LA VALE by Mrs. Carolina Lee HCntz, Author of
"Linda, "Rena," etc. VIOLA: OR, ADVENTURES
IN THE FAR S'WEST:aC companion top airic Flow
er." By Emerson Bennett Author Of Prairie Flow
err "lhn Bandits OF the 0sagc," etc TRIAL AND
TRIUMPH: By 7. $. Arthur Author Of "Ihe Iron
Hand, "''Iemperance Tales, ctc. And last, but not
least, TIE CRUISE OF CLIFTON; Tale Of Expia..
tion By Mrs Il. D. f. N. Southworth, author of
"The Deserted Wife," etc. etc.
MORAL PAPER.-In conclusion, we may say
that we shall maintain for the Post tho character IL
has acquiredof being strictly moral paper one that
parent may allow to so freely before his innocent
sous and daughters. careful guard shall also be
kept as heretofore, over the Advertising Columns,
The POST also will contain every week Selected
Articles OF the choicest description one or more In
Cravings, Humorous Articles the Most Interesting
News Local News, Bank List, State oi the Markets
the stock Market, etc etc
TERMS.-The terms Of the POST are Two Dollars
if rad 10 advance, Three Dollars if not paid in ad.
vance. For five Dollars in adrGnce, one copy is
sent three years. We continue the following low
terms for Clubs, to be SENT in the city, to one address,
and, in the country, to one post.oiiice.
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vance. Subscriptions may be sent at our risk. When
the sum is large, draft should be procured if Possi-
ble--the cost Of which may be deducted from the
amount. Address, dllcGyS postpaid
DGACON 4 PETERSON,
No S. Third South Street. Philadelphia.
PS. A copy of the POST will be sent gratis, as a
specimen, to any one requesting 1t.
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JOHN LYONS,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Groceries, Provisions, Oils, Dye-Stuls,
Fruits, Notions, Glass and StOneware,
MAIN-STREET, LANCASTER, OHIO.
Has on hand at all times full stock, all of which he
will sell at small advance cost and pains SPAR
ed render satisfaction to those who favor him with
call
Nov 10, 1851.
n. B. His Old Shop, South of the Market House
still on hand with full stock of Groceries.
November 10. 2m28
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Isnnc Chnrlinn,s Estnte.

MOTTO is hereby given that the Estate of Isaac
~ Charlton, deceased, was declared nsovent at the
September term Of he court of common pleas for Fair
field county, 1851, and tnat the subscriber was ap-
pointed commissioner to scttla tie All persons
having claims against said Estate are hereby Iequr-
cd to present them within six months from date.
JOHN X. MUMAUGII,
Lancaster. October 9 1851 6In22
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Lancaster, Novembe
S2.OOO Rewnr,I.

MEYER since the science O" Medicine dawned upon
Y the world has any thing been found so good tor
cough and colds as HowE's COUGH CANDY. 1000 pack
ages received this day Dy +. l.. SI0CUM
Druggist Lancs ,ter, Ohio,
Sole Agent for Fairfield county. Nov. 20
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KossuTn met with magnificent re-
ceptiou at Philadelphia, but the speeches
at the Banquet exhibited material diff
ference of opinion. He was in Baltimore
on Saturday and was to proceed to Wash
ington on Monday. His subsequent
movements are not yet marked out.
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Tue LAKES The Detroit Free Press
remarks that the sudden closing Of the
Lakes this year is almost unprecedented
in the annals Of navigation among us. A
result sn entirely unforeseen aud unex
pecIed, has Of course caused more ar
less Of loss aud disaster Hardly ever
have so many steamers been caught out
Of port. as this winter. 1t is said that
some half dozen are not yet in winter
quarters With the exception of the "a.
vor,e MdlaOwer, we have not yet heard
Of any serious accidents to those that are
still in the ice. The Detroit is tight on
the ST. Clair fats, and three steamers. oI
which lhe NOriheaer is believed to bp
one. are reported ia the ice, fnur miles
beIow Maiden. In a day or Two full par.
ticdlars will probably be received Of the;r
ereabouts and condition. H. Cincinnati,
.NoAParea.
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Elna Insurance Company.

FENHE undersigned is local agent for the above COM
a pany for Lancaster and vicinity This is the
oldest company of Hartford, Connecticut, and is as
solvent and responsible any company in the United
States. JOHN D. MARTIN.
Lancaster, November 10, 1851 3m28
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House and Lot for Sale.

I WILL sell at bargain the two story House and
Il Lot, on Broad street, known as the Weatherby
property. Said house is in good location, in good
repair and clear of Dover, Apply to
J. r, PEARCE, Agent,
For the Heirs of N. Weatherby, deceased.
November 81, 1851. 3Oh
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Notice.

A IL persons indebted to the late firm of STRAYER,
"A DURHAM Co., are hereby notified that the
Books, Accounts and Notes are now in my hands -
Persons knowing themselves indebted to the said firm
ire requested to call and settle Immediately
NEWTON SCHLEICH.
Lancaster, November 81, 1881. 4w30
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Tug THRAsHgR MEETING At Nav On
LEANs.-It was stated, under our tele.
graph head. few days ago. that an en-.
thusiasIic meeting was held at New Or
leans IN relation Ia the case of Mr.. John
S. Thrssher, and resolutions adopted
calling upnn the government To promptly
vindicaIe our national honor by demand
ing his release aud warning Spain Of the
consequences Of similar offence. The
True Delta says Mr.. VIM. II. Wilder
proposed to amend the resolution by add
ing:
"Thoi the people of New Orleans will
not aInw the Spanish flag To he hoisled in
this city until john S. Thrasirer is releas
ed"
This resolution raised perfect hurri
cane Of applause, Cheer followed cheeI
which suhsiding. CRIES came from oil parts
Of the ronm fnr "Wilder's resnluiinn"- -
"lhe smendment'-"n more Spanish
flags in New Oreaus."
In the midst Of the confusion. AlonzC
Alice ascended the stand and said h,
had some resolutions To propose.
Vocilrrous Shuts for "Wilder" inter
rupted the gentleman, and Mr.. Wilde
got on the toslrum. in answer To the call
Hr would not. he said, make n speech
but would simply read his reso,uion. He
again read il. aud again IL was hailed
with the sam" Iumullnous applause, ant
demands nl the chair To put the resolution
forthwith.
Mr.. Carroll dissented fr1m the resolu
iion. He desired to see respect for ou
treatiss;if,he people wanted war =. shouts
of "war, waI. they hrve not respectt'
treaties aud wa wnn't," "war, war
Mr.. Carroll continued speaking agains
the resoIuinn. but was inaudibe at III,
distance of II few feet. in consequence q
the uproar, and ultimately retired fron
the rnsIum.
Col Palfry knew if any man in New
Oreans would ho heard by his fellow cit
izens. he would he. lie oppnsed III,
rrsnlul:nn. He lived in land of Law
and order. Two wrongs did not make
right. ll the Spanish Government had
dune wrong, that was no reason why WI
should dn wrong.
There was INV another and equally
unanimous cry for Mr.. Wilder as before
That gentleman again came forward aud
harangued the multitude.
Cnl. Campbell came forward. lie
came there aS an American citizen, aud
not, he sad. To nnlIify the laws Of the
United Slalrs, lls wished he was n
thousand miles from New Orleans. rath
er than sac such things. Were there M
Uninn men 'hcr"l Shouts in the crowd
--"Ihere are-lh"re are We're they
for whrl War.war-r resnunded through
oul the room, lie WAS f,r war ,on, and he
wished the President had sen, the STEAM
or that was tn have brought Kossnlh I,
our shores in pursuit Of the shp lha
took of Thrasher. Ia take him from he
before Nhe reached Spain.
Finally amidst much excitement, III
amendment was laid nn the table, aud tn
original resolution was adopted.
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u The osiensible debt of Texas Is
set down .at Sl2,436. .o9l. and the par
value ct 1887. .27s, including intsresI.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

HEALTn OF Mn. CLAY.--The accounts
from Washington all represent The health
OF Mr. Clay to be in a very pecarious con
dition, The correspondent of the New
York Tribune writes: -" The fnal and
inevitable fate ofal men is fast approach.
ing MIR. Clay lnexorable Death moves
apace toward his distinguished victim.
The Lion is a, last driven to his lair, and
he hupelessy awaits the shaft which is
To end his career. There is scarcely the
shadow of hope left"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

Ono LEGISLATURE This body will
convene on Monday next. This is the
first session under the new Constitution
and will be an important one. 1t will
probably continue for six months as many
laws will have to be passed to give effect
to the provisions Of the Constitution.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

THE GALE ON THE IsTHMUs. "A letter
addressed to Walter r. Jones Esq
President If the Atlantic Insurance Com
pauy in New York. dated at Chagres.
states that on the morning of the 9th
inst, the most terrific storm that was ev
or experienced there broke over the
town. Half the town Of Cruces was wash
etl away. aud there was not bit of
ground found to show where some sew.
enty houses stood a few days before.
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Lonk Outi

TN0R that hacking cough, II will lead to eonsump-
IL ton, USE HowE's couom CANDY, sold by
L. L. SL0CUM,
New. - Druggist Lancaster, ohis
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

Tue DEGaEE OF RrBrccA.-During
the session Of the Grand Lodge. |. D. y.
L. of northern New York, at Rochester
las, week, the new ladies' degree was
conferred upon the ladies' of some Of the
grand officers aud members, in the pres
ence of the members oflhe Grand Lodue.
The ladies' and members expressed them.
selves warmly in favor of the degree, be
lieving that it will prove beneficial to the
Order, and popular among the wives of
Odd Fellows.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

SANTA ANNA The Ex President of
Mexico, the world.over known Santa
Anna. family and suite. embarked from
Kingston, Vincent. for Jamaica, Goth ult.
No worldly consideration, he stated pre-.
vous to his departure, would induce him
to return to Mexico.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

"TALLMADGE HousE"-This well
known and popular Hotel has passed into
the hands of Mrs L. Houghton and Mr..
w. w. Cox. Both have had considera.
BILE experience in catering for the pub.
lie, and trial will convince any one that
this is one Of the best public houses in
the West. The best that the market af.
fords will always lie obtained, and the
comforts and conveniences Of rooms and
other internal arrangements are scarcely
equallod. Give them a call.
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wednesday Evening, Dec 81, 1881
LocAL IMpnnvrMENrs.-We are re.

LOCAL lMPRovEMENTs.-W are re-
quesed TO notice that meeting will be
held in Lockville on the Sd January, for
the purpose vf discussing the Importance
of continuing the turnpike from Grove
port to Lancaster. through Winchester,
Lockville aud Carroll.
We also learn that meeting was held
in Lithopolis, few days since. for a sim
liar purpose. with the intention, however,
Of continuing the road through that place
and Greencasile. We have not learne
what was done at this meeting.
New YEARs' ADDREss Our Car
riers will wait upon our subscribers. New
Years morning, with a sprightly al
dress. and we trust that they will b,
kindly remembered by those whom the,
have served the past year
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FrRFs.-For the past few days. we
have heard Of an unusual number Of fires,
some Of them very destructive. and in
many cases supposed to be the work OF
,ncendiaries.
One at Troy. New York, on the 25th,
destroyed grocery store-loss $4,000.
A young man was killed by the falling of
a wall.
One at Quebec, on the 26,h, destroyed
the ordnance stores and portion of the
barracks-loss 100000,
One at Newark. New Jersey, the gath
destroyed $1,000 worth of property.
One a; Philadelphia, on the 9Th, de-
s,royed about 5000 900 worth of proper.
ty, Several persons are reported killed
Tho Chesnut street Theatre and Browns
Hotel arc among tho buildings destroy.
ed.
Al Buffalo. on the 9th. a very destruc'
tive fire occurred, destroying many vau'
able buildings with a large portion OF
their contents. Also fro on the 25th
destroying about S25, 900 worth of prop
erty.
In New York, on the eth, fire on
tho corner Of Division and Chatham
streets, destroyed about $50, 900 worth oil
property
Iu addition to these, we notice many
other accounts involving lessor loss Of
property.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT. The car.
rage of DIR. Winn. of Mouroe county, G a,
on the l4ih inst, while crossing the Ma,
con Railroad, was struck by a locomotives
which crushed the vehicle to atoms. 10.
stanlly killing two children and the driv.
er, breaking the arm Of Mrs, Winn, and
mortally wounding two more children.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

FATAL AFFRAY.--On Saturday last q
difficulty occurred between two persons
attached 10 johnston & Co.'S circus, and
some citizens a; TayIor'S bridge. Samp.
son county, North Carolina. which re-
suited in the death Of VIM Mathis, nf
that county. 1t is said that several were
severely wounded, Mr.. Johnson, the
manager. aud othe RS connec,edwirh the
circus, were arrested aud held to bail.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-01

GLASS PALACE IN New YnRK. The
board of aldermen, of New Y nrk, have
adopted a resolution granting the fire.
use Of Madison square to Edward Rid
die, aud his associates, for the purpose of
erecting building Of glass aud iron for
an Industrial exhibition Of all nations.
THe FRENcH REVOLUTION - We have
nothing later from France. AT the latest
advces all was quiet and the army and
people were voting upon the proposition
of the President. The result was not
known. but SO far as the voting had pro
Rressed, the army was in favor of the
proposition by largo majority. Over
seventy newspapers have been stopped,
1t is supposed that the people lost 1000
aud the army 200 men in the fighting
consequent upon the revolution.
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4C0 and upwards and 'Cartmen' Wednesday, 18th Nov.
Persons desiring licenses will apply ON or ter isS
November. The numbers must be newy painted on eaoh
the according law; and tho carts brought 70
the south eide of Chambers street. opposite the Cty HAIL.
will be inspected and the old license abr being
checked the INSPECTOR must then be presented to tho
First Marshal for renewal. Cartmen particularly
peetiye 1t Is not lawful to licenses ater
tho last day October The attention Of all keep
ing using express baggage wagons and other
vehicles articles from place place
within the city IL directed to the following extracts from
the Ordinance = #U# .
Section l. Every cart, truck, wagon, dray osher
vehicle drawn by horses other animals,
which shall be kept used driven employed for the srans
poaon of thing whatsoever from place
to place within the city oil Now York or hire, wages
for such transportation, shall be deemed Public Cart
within the meaning Of this ordinance; and who
shall set Keep drive employ such public
said city hereinafter provided shall be deemed guilty
OF violation u this ordnance and subject 10 fine not
exceeding dollars imprisonment not exceeding ton
! Section 2 'It shall not DO lawful for
any person receive hold license to keep Public
Carts TO BIO Public Cartnan, unless ne bo citizen OF
the United States and has family and resides with his IA
mily said city not having family snail have resided
himself therein during the STA months preceding; and 10 tho
actual Of tho cart CARTS with good horses therefor
licensed TO be kept public er aud the Mayor
examine under oath All applying Or holding such
license the renewal thereof touching their qualifications
aforesaid all licenses other than to quail
fed, shah DO void
ly order Of lis Honor tho Mayor,
ASHER TAYLOR, First Marshal.
ayor's CGice, September 10th. 1862.
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DANCING ACADEMIES.

.NNN>NNNNNN~
A CARD.-MR. CHARRUAUD TAKES THIS FAIRLY
"A opportunity respectfully to sopuant private familiea
and tho principals Of boarding schooa that is intention
being attend Brooklyn, he will devote tho Two NJ
no attended there in giving instruction ia bis
fessicn either at their readence at s new room %
East Thirteenth street, broadway. All ordors left at
his residence 50 West Eleventh street. betTeon the Firth
and Sixth avenues, win DO punctually attended TO-
HENRY WELLS AND HIS SISTERS (HADAME II.
Giayellis) Academy for Dancing, go Broadway gill
open tho st Of October Their method OF terohng han
received universal APPRECIATION Combined with
in oil the dancss most "a mode and in ptrlor dancing
through all its variations the system of for the
hsalthu active ana graceful doyeopoment VI he
lar powers of young scholars is found highly beneficial This
acquiring elegance and easy yle II motion In
dancing is reduced TO few comprehensive rues simply
planned and thoroughly Taught To step properly N walk
part lesson, observed that will
part to tho pnpii iiyDifsd and noble department.
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FINANCIAL.
LNREEMANs BANK OF WASHINGTON, REDEEMED
at three fourths' Of one per cent, by
JOSEPH IIOUGII 20 Broadway.

Michigan Railroad psr r.ssge oonvort
snf isG Sss" s
Thy are in ,ons o. $1,000 each payable The -. July M
York. the st Of January ard the LIST July ycar
s' - s'y
sr sy d hi s au ss % the % o
authorizing them and the mortgage payment
million Of ioars ihey into the aapIsai
st0on q s%rsny a. tho option Of tho holder The
gage three hundred thousand dollars Of which only
Tic ma,tsaso tho tho Company their
req s%s ."a Inc ssy
D,tSn Ss sHse BY Trey raI a9sy Lima Per
7, ~ ass
ss 1 re i sn.sd and in TO sidney mss
Lima, q miles. and the road is completed from
nd hs
hS s That part hs linz lying Dayton
s4f ses 3
Rss y % .so a sss Ar
Ps s a. . ss,e linz Sss s. &c
p., e sss s s gs,9 rs ss
% IT, :s%sss s ssa % %S
has been %os and expended on the linz 70
AZ. By the 70 ass tho neeos
ssraSs sum has already BEEN The entire ns
II expected will be placed under for graduation
aud masonry and completed within the year
following The mortgage gives full TO the trustee to
take OF the road its personal ccets franchises
depot grounds &c. and TO sell the tho highest bid
der to raise money to pay either interest principal In
of default The country through which the road
with it's connecting link 10 Cincinnati is not only
surpassed but unryacd by other OF equal extent In
dense population aud in all the elements of wealth
prosperity. The report of tho Auditor Of tho State Of
Ohio for 1851 shows that about Of tho entifo
taxable property Of that State found in the twelve
counties through which this Limo passce from Toledo to
Cincinnati. The southern portion Of the line passes
through tho poruous and fertile portion Of tho United
Stateshalf century ago IL unbroken orost At
sydney this limo the Beefontane and Indiana
Railway; Mt Lima, tho Ohio and Indiana which will
valuable 20 il the immense trade Of tho
At with the Michigan, Southern and
Lake Shore Road The line will DO extended to De-
roit At Dayton IL connects with the road TO Cincinnati
SOUTH and to west and Columbus aust Tho
road will probably pay s shareholders quito vol as the
Cincinnati and Dayton road whose stock above
par An examination of of this line will show That IL
occupies most important position nearly il not quito,
equal othe- in that State Sealed proposals will 10
received for any not loss than 81 0O0 till Saturday,
tho 18th day of this MONTH ut three o'clock r. NJ Pro-
hessrg Wnslow Lanicr n Co., No 81 Wall street,
dorsea Proposals for Dayton aud Michigan Railroad
Bond Twenty-Five cent of the purchase will DO
required to be paid accepting the bids tho remainder in
equal monthly nstnlments Of 70 cent Amy purchaser
will be at liberty TO pay in full az Interest tho
$0 900 viii 10 sold absolutely and without to
the highest bidder. printed exhibit, with map, and
all necessary information with relation 90 these securities
10 had by calling The Office Of the companys agents.
No. ~ Wall street, New York.
Nav York SAINT a. 1872
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MRS. BREWSTER, FROM PHIL pEIPHIA, TEN
AVE- ders her services to ladies and gentlemen Of TINS y
in asfooEy. love- aud law matters. interpreting dreams
o by books and science, constantly relied ~ Aapo
leon and will tell the Of the lady gentleman tey
Will marry also tho Of the Residence ~
Grand street between Clinton md Attorney streets NJ 4
Ladies 10 csntsj gcntiemon ~.