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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

A SAD EvkkT.-We learn BY a letter
from PoolsEiIle That on Friday last 1 prom
ising little child, aged four years, son Of Mr.
Joseph White, Of Medley's District, Moni-
gomeFy county, Nd, set out, in company
with two colored children Of about the same
age, TO visit near neighbours house, but
missed their way, became bswildered; and
finally lost; in the darkness 81 night. Dill
hgent search was made by the ~neighbora
generally, but the little sGfefefs we're NOT
discovered until Sunday morning, they
having wandered near five miles from home;
when found they were lying within a few
feet Of each other, and life was extinet;@<
Bali. Sun.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

A MEAN MAN.--We have heard OF mean
men in our days, but a correspondent Of the
st. Louis ReueiHe mentions n to whom
must be yielded the palm:
Talk about mean men! Why, there Il
that Bill Thompson, he's the meanest man
ever heard on. Bill was a constable there
Why, don't you think he had an execution
against me for a little groceries, and he came
and levied on my old 'oman's ducks, and be
wanted me TO drive 'em up for him. ! told
him to catch 'em himself; and he chased 'em
round and round the house, and every time
he catch a duck, he'd set down and wiring
his head off, and charge mileage"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

OBJECT or THE REVOLUTION IN SONORA
The French Courier, publishedi in New York,
speaks Of Boulbon, who is reported to have
"annexed" Sonora to France, as a mere adj
venturer, for whose acts the French Govern
ment 10 not responsible. The New York
Times on the contrary, says:
"We happen to be in possession Of some
important documents in regard to this mat
ter--showing the interesttaken by France
in the progress Of our country westward, nnt
the steps already taken in pursuance OF I
grrnd design to check that progress, and tt
erect a barrier against our further growth
We have Irason to believe that the grea
object of planting III sc French settlement
in Northern Mexico is 10 oreuert the CnLte'
Stats from acquiring aJea'abis '0afe 10 ne "a
cifc."
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

w Singulir results are obtained in this
City from a very simple application of the
nervous fluid, animal magnetism, or what
ever be the agency, to orute matter. Let a
party of six or eight persons sit around a
common pine table IUt twenty minutes to
half an hour with the palms of the hands
held fat on the top Of the table: II is not
necessary that their minds should pay any
attention to the process, or the ordinary
conversation be suspended; but presently
the table becomes so charged with the mys-
~terious fluid that it begins to move: then
rise from it, push away your chairs, still
holding your hands near, though it is not
necessary to touch it, and it will turn around
from end to end, and even proceed rapidly u
bout the room, without any visible agent, on
which excursion the persons must hear II
company, or the current is broken and the
movement stops. This simple experiment
may easily be tried; it requires no faith "nC
no outlay Of physical or moral strength; an'
the result, with a table that is not too heavy
is pretty sure to follow: at least, we have
known of several instances in which 1t hal
been most astonishingly produced. Tit
fact, when scientifically established, mus
throw light on the obsecurities Of Mesme
rism, Spiritual Manifestations and all tina
UNEMPLOYED class Of phenomena.--NeU Yor'
Tribune.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

A REAL MIsER.-A ~laughable story IL
told of an old miscr, who, being at the point
Of death, resolved to give all his money to
his nephew, at whose hands he had expert
eaced some little kindness.
"Sam,'' said he, for that was his %nephew's
name: "Sam, l am about to leave the world,
and leave you all my money. You will
then have $50 900! only think! Yet, fee
weaker and weaker;I think / shall die in
two hours. o, yes, Sam, ! am going! give
me W per cent. and you may have the mon
ey now!"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

The DIGNITY OF SENAToRs.-In e~lecting
the Senate committees, the Locofoco party
did not put Mr.. HALEY on any one Of them
"because the Democratic majority believed
that the Senator was outside of any healthy
political organization" II any debating
society Of young 'uns can beat that, we
would like to see the community in which
they live.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

OLDEST INHABTTAEr OF UPPER CANADA.
Prom an authentic source we learn that
the oldest inhabitant Of Upper Canada snow
residing In the city Of Toronto. She is q
eoloredwoman named Mrs. Long, and has
resided in that city for upwards Of fifty
years; has been twice married; by her first
marriage she had one child. and by the sec
ond had a large family. She is now ll6
year old, enjoys excellent health, and retains
the most perfect use Of all her faculties
Quebec Gazette.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

Hon. w. r. KIEG.-Advices from Wash.
ington represent the health of the Vice
President elect as In a very precarious state
and fears are entertained that he will moi
live to take his seat. His lungs, it is stated
are far gone with disease, and his congh ID
incessant and barrussing. We notice thai
the Senate has passed a resolution which
permits him to sign bills in his room instead
ofin the presence Of the Senate.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

EMIGRATION To TExAs.-T nere appears
to be a constant stream Of emigration into
Texas, both from this country and from
Europe. While ships arc daily arriving at
Galveston, Indianola and Arkansas from Eu-
rope, filled with emigrauts. and while each
steamer that New 0rleaHr 70 crowded
with the sturdy SONS OF the Mississippi val
ley, destined also for Western Texas, the
northern and eastern portions oil the stale
are receiving constant aceessions by the why
o. Red river and Arkansas.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

A New WAy!-A Southern editor thus
slyly duns his Subscribers: Wagons can
not run without wheels-boats without
steam-bull frogs without legs, or news pa
pers be carried on without money no more
than u dog can wag bic tail when Ire ho'
Bone Our subscribers are all good, bu'
what does a mans goodness do when 1t dom
do you any goodl We have no doubt every
one thinks that all have paid except himself
md as we are a clever fellow, and what.ht
owes us is a little matter 1t will make no diff
ference
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

The NEWFOUNDLAND TELEGRAPH is pro-
crossing rapidly. The ten mile suPermarine
cable, from Prince Edward Island to New
Brunswick, the first link in the great tele-
graph line of the Newfoundland Telegraph
Company, is now completed, and works well.
The line across Prince Edward Island will
be finished by the 25th inst. A force is now
employed in stretching theland wire across
Newfoundland.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

I~spusrRlAL EMPLOYMENT IN IRELAND
A gentleman from the north of Ireland has
just settled downin GALWAY, where he is CIV
ing employment to a considerable number
ofpoor weavers in the manufacture of cali
co-a new branch of trade in that hitherto
neglected district. He brought the yarn
prepared from Belfast, and gives out work to
the artifcers at their own homes. He ex-
poets soon to be in n position greatly to ex-
tend the field Of his useful operations.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

The ARMY OF JArAN.-A writer in the
last number Of the Edinburgh Review says
that the military force of Japan consists, by
the latest accounts, Of SOC, 900 infantry, and
SO, 200 cavalry, and that the soldiers are
careless of danger and indifferent to life
When one combataut falls, another will step
into his place; and another, and another, as
if their object were to exhaust the fire OF
their enemies, and then overpower them by
sheer numbers. This would be called, a
display Of couruge in Christians,but in pa
PANS. we suppose it only argues stupidity.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

TEACHERS STATE CoKvENTIoN.-We
hope the Teachers of Ohio will remember
that the Annual State Convention will as
semble in Columbus on the goth and 30th
Of this month. The Convention promises
to be one Of the largest and most important
that has eve been held in Ohio, and much
interest Is felt in its deliberations. Let ev-
cry Teacher attend who can possibly find
time and means.-Sci. Gar.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

The POPULAR VoTE.-The whole num-
Der Of votes cast, at the late Presidential e.
lection, was about 100000 Gen. Pierce's
plurality over Scott and Hale is between
$4,000 and 10000. His plurality in the
New England States is about 10000, in all
the other free States about 10000, and in
the slave States exclusive Of South Caro-
lima ,labout 10, 900.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

0rThe Toledo Republican says that
Gov. Wood has received FROM the Commits
sioner of the General Land Office a list of
the swamp Eand overaowed lands, subject to
sale in the District Of Defiance approved by
the Secretary of Interior. The list gives to
the State Of Ohio about 2a,s2o acres, and
unless otherwise directed blythe Legisla.
ture, the Governor will prepare a request fol
the patents to issue, as instructed by the
General Assembly by the resolutions oftht
LIST of May 1852.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

New YORK CANAL COMMERCE. 1t is esti-
mated that during the present year the in
creased value of flour, grain, beef, pork, but
ter and lard, transported over the New York
canals will amount to $7,S77, 900. In corn,
rye, bacon and cheese, there will be a de-
crease in the value ofall. In corn and rye
the receipts al tide water have fallen off ma.
terially compared with last year. Cheese
has fallen off about 5000, 900 lbs, owing Ia
railway competition, and bacon a decline in
the receipts of / 900, 900 lbs.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

ZASEsvILLE CoURIER.-Ed@afd Ball, Esq
has retired from the editorial department. Of
this paper, which he filled with much ability
andhersafter It will be conducted under the
joint superintendence Of Messrs. Richards,
Cassel and Mercer. The Courier is a most.
excellent paper and deserves, as II receives;
a liberal support. Both parties have our
best wishes for their success.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

SnoUrs or THE BRIrIsH.-Th British al.
lies Of the Opposition in the late Presiden.
lial contest, are delighted with the result
and, like the South are already counting
their gains. When the people ofthis coun-
try take counsel Of her Majesty's loyal sub
jects; or, rather allow themselves to he led
by party drill into the support Of a British
instead Of an American policy, they are in a
fair way to attain that happy state of vas
salage, which they enjoyed before l776.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

SINGULAR CoINcIDENcE,-Johnstown, in
Fulton county, N. Y, is a steady, strong,
and reliable whig "settlement." A "live
whig'' from that town informs the Albany
Register that its wing majority on the Elec-
toral Ticket at the three last Presidential
elections was as follows: 1874, Clay 1888
majority; lS4s, Taylor sS4 majority; 1862,
Scott ss3 majority. Differing but a single
vote In eight years!
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

MoDEL LopeINe HOUSES are talked OF N
Boston. A circular, signed by Samuel A
Flot, J. Ingersoll Bowditch, George B. En-
erson, and John Ware, urges forcibly the
practicability of their erection. A brick
building, five stories high, with accommoda-
tions for thirty-six families and a doc, single
men, will cost $1,000, and yield an income
of four and a half per cent.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

WHAT PLANK RoADssDo.-Th Fayette-
vile IN. CO. Observer, under the head of
Fortune in Spite Of Ones Self" says:
ave learn that a sale took place in this
county a few days ago, amounting y about
Sl6, 900, oflands which would not have sold
for half the money until the plank roads
were built through and near them. The
owner never subscribed a cent to build the
roads, but haggled for damages against the
companiesfof passing through his lands"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

AN attempt was mad" by the State Can
vassers Of Wisconsin to throw Chief Justice
WHIroN out of his election by rejecting the
votes intended for him 10 three counties on
account of alleged informality in the returns.
They fell short, however, just % votes, af-
ter rejecting 1850. The people gave Will
ton over . 900 majority which the Canvass
ers Whitfield down to 90, and still had the
modification to give the able Wing a certih-
cate Of his election.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

GOLD AT THE MIHT.-From the LIST to the
10Th Of December the receipts Of gold ut the
u. States Mint in Philadelphia, were 49,
$4,000 "A large amount for the period,
though not up to the unprecedented deposits
of November. or this sum $2,2l0,000 were
deposited on Tuesday, which, the Bulletin
says, shows a remarkable correspondence
with the amount reported to have been
brought by the Illinois, which arrived at
New York on Saturday.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23
EScLrsH MARKETS AND GoLD.-By t

ENGLIsH MARKETS AND GoLD.-By the
Steamer Arctic we have the following item:
The "Mark Lane Express" London, the
organ of the grain trade, looks to higher
prices in the English markets, and quotes
largely from private advices from the north
Of Europe and France, showing a %sPecula-
tive activity at Paris, Hamburg, Dantzic,
Rostock, &c. Large sales were making for
delivery in the Spring. English orders were
at Hamburg for wheat. The iron trade is
still on the advance. Rails have been sold
at ES los. Further gold arrivals to the ex-
tent of 59, 900 ounces, or $l 1880 600, are an
nounced from Australia. The report that
the "Dido" is on the way with 100000 oun-
ces, is rot credited by the muster of the
eagle" who left Port Philip at the close
of August, or early in September. The
Turkish loan is down to l0l per cent, and
the subject continued to be discussed in the
Stock circles of London and Paris.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23
c.neoyr,. EMIonATIoN.-The nj

CALrroRxrA EMicRArIoE.-The number
OF passengers arrived at San Francisco, sea-
ward from the LIST Of January to,ths 14th OF
November, were 9,23s, including. 4,6ls fe-
males. The departure seaward, during the
anne time, were 1889, leaving 4o,4o0 as
the increase to the population By sea. The
overland emigration 10 estimated at $4,000,
making the total increase about s6,OoOi in
iOA month";. WI
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

Characteristics IR. TvscANY.-The
legal penalty of death, which was abolished
many years ago by the great leopold, grand
father of the present reigiing. Duke, has
just been revived. in Tuscany by the Ducal
decree, to the fdli' xtent'ofitsraPplic I'M
olden times.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

During the past week,
balls and parties were given III New. York,
at which diamonds and emeralds were worn,
worth $4,000, or the person. Thousand
dollar dresses were not uncommon. Dim
ner parties are spoken Of, where ladies APP
pear in cloaks embroidered with pearls.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

PRESIDENT FILLMoRE.-Seyeral ofthe Al
ALBANIA journals indicate an intention TO ex-
tend formal invitation to Mr.. Fillmore to
sisit that State in or after March next, that
an opportunity may be afforded to the citi-
zens Of expressing their appreciation OF his
fidelity to Southern interests.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

The LIQUOR Law lately passed by the
Vermont Legislature, authorizes constables
to arrest and commit to prison every man
they end 'swipesey,' and there keep him
till he is In u fit state to testify where he
obtained his liquor. 1.-The refuses to testify
the justice before whom he is brought, has
powerrto commit till he will. The law 10 to
be voted on by the people, 1t they say eyes,
IL goes into operation the first Of April; 4
"no," theROn the frat Of December.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

OPEEIKe OF THE BALTIMORE N ONO
RAILRoAD.-We learn from thePatriot that,
in consequence OF the arrangements already
made, and the numerous invitations sent
out for State and other officers, to be pres
ent in this city on tho slst instant, in order
to leave for Wheeling on the afternoon Of
that day, il will be impossible now to post
pone the opening of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad ON the list of January. The pledge
given, several years ago, that a locomotive,
starting from the waters Of the Atlantic,
should appear on the banks Of the Ohio, on
the LIST Of January, 1853, will, therefore, be
redeemed, and our Wheeling friends must
prepare themselves to greet the''iron' horse"
with a New Years welcome.-Sun.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

6-In answer to a question from the Earl
Of Clanricade, Lord Derby stated in the
House of Lords, that the object of calling
the Parliament together before Christmas
was to close for ever the controversy of pro-
lection and free trade. And De'Israeli said
in the House, that the Ministers had violated
no pledges by retaining Office, for they never
intended to repeal any measures Of FREQ
Trade. r
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

YET AxornSn PLASEr.-Mr. Hind, the
distinguished astronomer at Regents Park,
London, on the 10Th o. last month. discoy-
cred another planet, the sevsnth hrst seen
by him, and the t~wenty-6rst now Known 10
exist between Mars and Jupiter. inc new
planet, when FIRST found, was In tho con-
stellation7T Taurus.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

A FACT OR Two TOUCHING CAMPHoR.--
Camphor is a vegetable gum, semi-trans-
parent and coforless 1t is exceedingly vol
atile. When exposed to the air it flies off
ir a vapor. On account of its strong and
aromatic smell it is much used to preserve
cabinets and cloths from moths and other
insects. From its strong smell has arisen
the idea that il is a preventative against in
fectuous disorders, but, as it is poisonous,
disease is more liable from the camphor
than from infection. Although camphor is
dissolved in water only in u small quantity,
sufficient however is taken up to give the
water both its aromatic odor and bitter taste.
nc some shavings of camphor are thrown on
the surface of perfectly clean water in a
basin, the pieces Immediately begin to move
rapidly, some round on their centres, others
t,um place to place. The cause of those
morton, ara unknown. Calnpbor exists in
many plants: ..ntis chiefly obtained from
two plants, one a native Of China and ia
pan, much resembling tn. 'surei. IL is OBJ
iained by chopping the leaves, branches,
roots &C., into small pieces uTa placing
them in a still with water. The other I'm
phor tree is n native of Borneo and SumatrG.
The camphor is obtained by splitting open
the tree, when it is found in large pieces in
the interior.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

nrThe new Catholic Cathedral, in Al
baHy, ID considered one Of the finest church,
81 IN the country! The great window Of
stained glass, brought from Europe, was in
four thousand separate pieces, yet not one Of
them was injured. It embodies the leading
events in the life Of our Saviour, and cost
20. 100
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

MAssAcHusErrs.-The next Congression-
al delegation from this State will stand, 8
Wings, l Locofoco and I Free-Soiler. In
the present Congress, II stands Wings, !
Locofoco and 2 free-soilers.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

ORDER OF THE LONE STAR.--A new Di-
vision OF the above Order was organized a,
Savannah on the 9Th instant. Il isto be
known as Angela Division, No. 8. Thi,
makes the second Division In thatcity. Tn,
others are locNted in Columbus, Macon, an,
: Oglethorpe.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

GTA woman went into an apothecary
shop the other day with two prescriptions
one for husband, and the other for her COW.
She inquired the price ofthem, and the apoth-
ecary replied it was so much for the man
and so much for the beast. The woman
finding she bad not money enough, reflected
a moment aud said:
"Give me the cows at all events; car
send for my husbands tomorrow.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

AN OBro YANKRE has inventedA LathAr
Cutting Machine, and has sold for $4,000
three-fourths Of his patent for the Eastern
States alone, reserving the Western. They
say twill cut a large log mp into lath in the
course Of three minutes,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

6FM. Walewski, ambassador Of France
to London, has, it is again runfored, received
orders to demand explanations of the Eng
lish cabinet as to its tolerance of refugees.
A. formal demand of expulsion is even'men-
toned,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

STITCHING SHOES BY MAcHIEERY,-A
Bridgewater correspondent of the Plymouth
Memorial states that the introduction Of
sewing machines for stitching shoes is be-
coming quite common. One establishment
i'm Massachusetts; uses no less than six. II
is said thdt'a an operator, with the machine,
will stitch in a day more than ten times the
amount usually accomplished by'a "sttch'
err" and the cost is very materially reduced
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

THE LENNON SLAvEs.-It is now stated
that these slaves are now in Canada, whore
a friend, who had preceded them, owns a
handsome farm. Before leaving New York
they were presented with something over .
thousand dollars,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

6rTbe Blue RidgeTunnel has proceeded,
IN all, l,7O5 feet, 400 feet more, which will
be accomplished in about four months, will
complete half the work through the noun
tain.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

CAUSES OF INsANlrY.-Dr. Howe has
examined almost the entire number of cases
of idiocy known In Massachusetts,, and the
result is, in all but four instances, he found
the parents of these idiots were either intem-
perate, addicted to sensual vices, scrofulous,
rre-disposed to insanity, or had iatermar-
ried with blood relations.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

GERMAN EMIGRANTs FOR SALT LAKE =
The foreign news by the Arctic states
that preparations are making by several hun.
bred persons in Hamburg for emigration to
the United States, their destination being
the Mormon City, nj Salt Lake.
FIFTY CENTs.-The Locofocos held a eel
ebration in Syracuse, N. Y, on the 18th
inst, for which 30 cent tickets were issued.
This must have been a reflection upon Elk
Gov. Marcya
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-23

The amount contributed by the voters of
California to the Washington Monument
at the late election, will, it is stated, reach
S7yO0Og-