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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

YOUR BABIES NOT My BABIES About
thirty FIVE years ago there resided in the
Town OF Heb0rn certain DR.. T., who
became very much ensmOred of beauti
iul young lady in the same town. 10
due course of lime they were engaged
To be married. The doctor was a strong
and decided Presbyterian. and his lady.
love as strong and decided a Baptist
They were sitting together one evening
talking of their approaching nuptuals,
when the DR.. remarked: Il am thinking
my dear, Of two events which | shall
number among the happiest of my life"
And pray what may they be. Dr.P in.
quired the lady. One is the hunr when
| shall call you my wife for the frs, time.
And the other if you pleasei' 1t is
when we shall present our first born for
baptism What, sprinkled2' Yes, my
dear sprinkIed.' Never shall child Of
mine be sprinkled.' Every child of mine
shall be sPrinkled.' They shall be, hal
Yes, my love. We'll. sir. can tell you
then, that your babies won't be my ba
bies. So good night. sir The lady left
the room, and the Dr. left the house.
The sequel to this true story was,
that the DIR. never got married, and the
lady is an old maid
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

The WILMINGTON RoAD.--We learn
that the Directors have made no location
ot lhe line from Lancaster to Zanesville
The Engineers report to the Board ex.
hlblted an amount Of cost, for either of
the routes, so much greater than tho
present amount of subscriptions, that the
Board did not feel justified in offering
the road for contract at present. 1t was
also Judged advisable not to locate until
the subscriptions would warrant let.
ting. The Directors have therefore re.
commended that vote be taken. at the
April election. in Perry county. upon q
county subscription of 500, 600; If this
should be carried, the location and letting
will follow at once. If this state of facts
be c"rrect, and we presume it is, we
think that tie Board have acted judicious
ly.--Zanes. Cour.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

~ The Democratic" Legislature of
Virginia is about to authorize the issue
of small notes. It. is astonishing to no
tice how widely variant the opinions Of
that interesting "party" are, an, the sub
jects of Banks. Bank notes, Banking, &c,
in the several Statesl ,
~ The Boston Post says the chai
which "Verbum Sat" in has been dis.
covered in that city.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26
Ohio Le1iSlature

WEDNESDAY,. Feb. l8.
SISArs.-After the presentation of petitions
and n short time spent in considering the court
bill. the 'lay was mostly spent in discussing bill
tn allo" railroad companies TO adopt any gauge
they may prefer. The principles of democracy
seem 10 he involved in gauges, If we are To Judge
from the dscussinn. 1t was finally referred.
HoUsE-Vdrions questions of privilege were
raised 1t seems thai Mr.. Ward. annth5r of the
committee, was not Invited to deliberate in the
NJ ryan county contested election case.
The bill appointing commissioners to revise
the law practice of the State fiunlly passed the
House. after fixing their salaries at 81 per day
anstead of $4,000 per year. There was difficulty
in the afternoon In get as many members present
Is were necessary to pass the bill.
THURSDAY. Feby. 10.
SESArg.-The usual number of petitions were
presented. The Noble county matter was debnt
ell at some length. when the Salary bill was taken
up and discussed. The salary Of members was
again voted at IS per dav. The question of mil.
cage was also discussed at length, but without
coming to any conclusion.
Mr. Wilson Introduced an apportionment bill.
1t puts Fairfield. Fra kiln aud Pickway into one
Congressional district.
IloUsE Any quantity Of petitions were pre-.
senled. The Senate amendments tn tue bills or
ganizing the Courts and fixing the times of hold.
ing them, were agreed to
The Probate bill WAS again taken up. The is.
suing of marriage licenses was resored 10 this
Court.
FRIDAY. Feby. 90
SENATE The day was spent in discussing the
State House, Dog tax and Militia bills, without
coming To any conclusion on either
HoUsE,-Tle Probate bill wins under discussion
nearly the entire day. Its features have been
81 changed that it is an entirely different bill from
the one proposed. 1t will take some time yet Ia
pass it, and what its final provisions will be- il i.
impossible now 10 tell
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

"WHIG ON THE FENCE. - A good story
is told of a Democratic member of Con.
eress from one Of the middle States.
He represents pretty close district and
as a natural consequence takes specia'
pains to please those wings in his district
who happen to occupy doubtful position
and whose support he expects to ob.
tain by showing towards them those pc
culiar marks ofesteem which Congress
man with a proper degree of party
shrewduess and the frankiag privilege is
in the daily habit of doing. So to make
the matter sure. he placed upon his me
morandum book the names of these con
stiluen,s of his with the words " Wing on
The Fence" opposite. -.. ..
He lately purchased several hundred
copies Of the speech of distinguished
Senator aud with his franks delivered
them into the hands Of some boys to di
rect. Happening to look in upon their
work just at the close Of their labors, he
was surprised to find the larger number
of his documents directed as follows:
"MR. JoHN SMITH, "Wh,g on the
Fence, p. O., Smithfeld, Pa"
1t is said by those who know, that the
franks, wrappers and directions we're in.
dustriousy torn from the speeches. the
Hon. NJ. c. having presenliment thai
the directions, if not the documents,
might hit the aforesaid constituents in
waylhat would knock them on the wrong
side of the fence.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26
LANCASTER, FEBRUARY 20, 1850.
WAsnrNaroN's BIRTH, DAv.-We notice

WAsnlNGToN's BIRTH. .DAY.-We notice
that arrangements are making in many
places to celebrate the coming anniver-
sary of the birth day of Washington, and
as il comes this year on Sunday, the
23d is selected. We could never see The
proprie,y of this. In this country where
the Sabbath is or ought to be properly
observed, it is thought improper to ceIe
brate these holidays upon that day in the
usual manner and the ceremonies are con.
sequendy postponed. Would it not be
much better, in these cases which hap.
pen only occasionally, to give the day to
the Church and the Ministry exclusively
In our opinion as much good would be
accomplished and :he lay would be oh
served with equal propriety. 1t would
not cause the "anachronism" of celebrat'
ing the 4ih of July on the 9th, nor the
22d of February upon the 23d. The Fare
well Address of Washington could be
re ad in our Churches and the prayers Of
the Ministers could 6e offered up in be-
half Of the government which he assisted
in putting into operation. In many ways
could the day be observed without vio.
lating the Sabbath, and it would certain
be the most appropriate way in which
our anniversaries could be celebrated,
when they fall upon Sunday.
PRoenEssIvE Democracy The dem
ocratic portion of the Maine Legislature
is fair representation of Modern De-
mocracy. tits useless to count the num-
ber of buncombe speeches which
have been made by them or the
number of appeals to the dear peo
pie. Words in such cases are nothing.
Having grown insolent upon the spoiIs
of office, they now seek to manage State
affairs without the aid of the people;
blarncying them with honeyed words and
suea?ed promises, hu; at the same time
seayins nothing for them to do but to vote
az directed.
A few days since, they held caucus
aud assumed to themselves the right To
uomiuatc candidate for Governor and
appoint delegates 10 the National Con
ventinu. Some of the modest members
suggested that it would be more proper
60 refer these matters To the people in
Convention. but proposition of this
nature was voted down, by GO yeas to 35
uays. Governor Hubbard was re nomi
mated and A. w. H Capp selected as one
of the delegates. Owing to some dlSa
preement, the other was mot appointed
The majority of the people of Maine
have generally been considered good
democrats" always registering the edlcts
OF their leaders; but we ale much mistak'
en- if they submit to this insolence. We
will wait and see.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

MATERIAL AID.-The Journal says
that the contributions to the K"ss"'h
fund, in the city of Columbus, will reach
nearly $4,000. In Cincinnati, it will be
much larger. but we have not yet seen
any estimate of the aggregate amount
The Statesman saysthat gentleman from
Brown county presented him with 200
muskets. Whose muskets were thesef
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

EFA Lady has handed us the follow
ing Conundrum, viz;
Why was Mrs. Forrest, when she EN-
pIoyed O'Connor. like penitent going to
confession?
Dye give it upl-
Because she desired again to become
Sinclear. Scioto Gazette.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

WWe are indebted to the Hon. B
F, Wade of tho United States Senate,
and the Hon. Mr.. Baker of tine OHIO
House of Representatives, for valuable fa-
vors.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26
CAP z. SPAIN.

CADz, SPAIN.
| arrived here on the Sd inst, tJanua.
ry,) after a plessan, passage. | found
here letters oflhe kindest :enur from Mr..
Barringer. our Minister al Madrid. Mr..
Burton. our Consul here, has been ex.
ceedinaly puli,e and attentive. As yet.
the Minister writes me he has no news
from Washington, but he doubts moi that
he will obtain my immediate Liberation so
soon as he can act officially in my behalf.
On my arrival here every consideration
was shown towards me. Soldiers were
scut of from the city To take two other
fellow prisoners of niue ashore. Bur.
Tor me, a separate boat was sent, with
two gentlemen dressed in plain cothes
to accompany me. Instead of taking
NE at once 10 my prison, they led me
over the city and showed me all the prin.
cipal edifces. public works, &c.
Here. in prison. | have fine, large
apartment to myself; and. when taken
out from among the other prisoners. Gen.
L,pez's mulatio boy TO wait on me.
have the range of the whole building
and have been able To improve in great
degree the condition nflhe prisoners here.
They comprise all who are not Ameri.
cans or English.
While at Vigo. all the Lopez prisoners
who were still there came on board to
see me. The ships decks were at one
time full OF them. They gave me a very
enthusiastic reception. am in good
health. Yours, &c.
JOHN S. TmRAsHRR,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

PRoBATE JUDGEs. is altogether
probable, if the votes already taken in
the Legislature afford any index to the
views Of that body, that the Judges of
our Probate Courts will not be permitted
to practice as Attorneys. In this case,
we expect to see a scattering among the
members ofthat Court, as large mum
Der Of those elected are lawyers and ex
Pected to j"in the two callings together
And it seems to US that the provisinn is
a proper one, as it is expected that these
Judges will be on hand at all times to
attend to the duties of their office. In
many counties. however, if the salary is
regulated by fees, it will prove rather a
poor support for the occupant. The
"honor" of the thing may make amends
for this, and the title" of course will add
dignity To him who wears it.
TRULY SAID he Noble county Cour
icr, ex ,sperated at the recent course ol
the Legislature in refusing to recognize
this new county and denying to it the
right of representation, hints pretty
strongly that it is an anti republican body
As this is Locofnco paper, we trus. its
testimony will be duly considered.
WHY NEWSPAPERS ARE NOT MORE USE
PuL.-- He,e is the note of an editor with
plenty of endnrsers:
Experience Of fifteen years compel.
us 10 assert that nothing more cripples the
usefulness and detracts from the value
of a ne wspaper than the want of prompt
ness on the part of the subscribers il
paying for their papers"
BRITISH MINIsTER.-Mr. Cramptor
has been officially presented to the Pres
dent of the United States. as Ministe
from the Court of St. James.
A RuMoR 1t is stated that Professor
Kinkel, before leaving Cincinnati. pait
ovel t, Kossu,h $50, 900. 1t is merely {
rumor. we imagine.
THE CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-The Jour
nal says it is expected that the cars will be
running between Columbus and Newark
by the first of December next.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

The following was telegraphed
from Cincinnati, to the Baltimore papers,
on the l2lh inst:
Madame Pulsky ard others ofthe Gov
ernor's suit, had an intervie to-day with
the trapping spirits" at The room OF the
Fox girls, in the Burnet House, and we're
much surprined at The receipt of correct
answers to questions in the Hungarian
language.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

LETTER FROM Mn TnRAsHER. The
following extract of letter from Mr..
John S. Thrasher written after his arri.
val in Spain, is published in the New
Orleans Picayune--
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

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TnE GERMAN RrvuLUTIoN CoNGREss
"A body Of Germans from different sec
tinns ot the United States. have recently
held meeting in Philadelphia, under
the imposing style nf"The German Rev
olulonary Congress Revolutionary
Unions" in New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Newark, Richmond, Boston
and other places were represented.
There were present also delegates from
the "London Agitation Society" Stand
ing Committees were named to settle a
plan Of organization for the Revolution.
ary party in America; to determine the
wisest plan Of raising funds; aud 10 lay
down Plalf"'m of The party.
PREsIDENTIAL.-The Washington cor
respondent Of the N Y. Tribune, writes
on the 1lth,t there seems to be every
probability that long before the Philadel.
phia Wing Convention asse mbes, all in
terest in it willhave entirely departed. go
far as The selection of candidate is con.
cerned. 1t isplain enough already, tina,
a iipened public sentiment will only look
to that Convention to enunciate a fore.
gone conclusion. The aspect OF affairs
in the North, South. East aud West, and
the drift and tone of things here. point
with nnerring certainty TO this result
Gen, ScoTT will walk over the course"
Tue ORIGIN OF GRAHAMrsM.-An ar
dent Grahamite met at Columbus mem
Der Of the Legislature, who he supposed
relied for visible means Of support upor
the diet "fthe gentleman we read of, whc
was turned out to grass. Said the Ora
hamite--
"Mr, s., am told you too are
Grahamite."
"No sir" was the reply.
"You eat meat then. and believe it il
accordance with naturel"
"Certainly | do"
do you believe that Adam and Eve
ate flesh in the gardenl"
"Of course they did and Jared mighty
wei! on i, too, until the Devil came along
with his confounded vegetable diet. and
drove them out of Paradise!"
The vegetable man" cried "beet' and
vanished. - Cieve. Herald.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-26

FIRE.-A destructive fire in Mllwau
kee, on the evening of the 10th, destroy
ed new aud elegant block of buildings
said to be the finest edifce in the city
The Musical Hall was in the building
aud the Society suffered severely in the
loss of musical instruments and music.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21

ESAnsLLuo DAGuElRorYrEs.- Anew
and successful method of enamelling
daguervtypes has just been discov-
efSd by Mr.. r. Beard, which will no
doubt prove the most important Of
the many improvements that have
been made to this simple yet wonder
full art. Some of the earliest speci-
mems of the process, it is well known,
had a ghostly appearance, positively
repulsive to the beholders. By de-
grees, however, improvements have
been added, enlouring, &c, introduce
ed, until, the invention began to raise
in the public estimation as it merited.
The ateadiest pencil Of the most
gifted artist cannot approach, much
less rival, the daguerrotype in point
of accuracy and truthfulness, and
some Improvement was only required
to give The pictures that richness of
tone and life like appearance hither-
to peculiar to an oil painting,it appears
that this desirable end has at length
been attained by the process of en-
amellipg. Scarcely the eighth part
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21
with the desired accuracy of stand.

with the desired accuracy of stand.
ard work.
How memory is busy with the wri-
ter in tracing back the youthful stu
dies and pursuits, with the subsequent
chequered fortunes of his classmate!
How often did the chapel Of our Alma
Mater echo the fine elocuti0n, or the
grave tutor listen to the happy trans
lation of our youthful classmate; and
how often beneath the arches of the
Coliseum has he re-read the pages
conned over for our daily Rotations,
or called to memory the intimacies of
a college life! Time has worn away
the ringleta that then played DER his
brow-study and misfortunes bleared
the blue eye then so joyous--all the
foppery fife is past, and the care
worn friend Of downtrodden and
petest-ridden Italy could now scarce
y fecogui4og his type in youth.
May success attend his labors.-
Having long labofed for literature
and mankind without reward, may
tho justice Of his countrymen richly
repay his anxiety and labors for the
3 Rome" Of the people. L.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21
NEW CASH STORE

THE subscriber is now opening select stock
/ of goods at his shop on Clinton st., direct
ly in front of the Capitol. By buying with
cash and selling for ready pay he expects to be
able to afford his goods at EXTREMELY Low
PRICES. They consist in part as follows:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21
FARM FOR SALE.
THE undersigned has determined to

THE undersigned has determined to sell
Il his farm, known as the Swan Farm, !"
situated two-and a-half miles from Iowa City,
and between the Company mills and Talbot's
consists of 70 acres of timber of good quality,
ITO acres Of prairie. $50 of which is under Gull
tivation, and is well fenced and we'll watered
and is one Of the most valuable farms 10 the
county, adapted to raising either grain or stock
There is on this farm good brick dwelling
house and well Of water near the door,
Those wishing to purchase will apply to the
subscriber on the premises.
JOSHUA hurley.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21
"On Clinton Street. south side the Square
In frame house and always there's
IOWA CITY DRUG STORE.
Opposite Gopey 4 Holfs.

TROwBRIDGE g. BOWMAN,
(Successors to Moyseman d Tropbridge.)
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE AND
IL well selected stock of Drugs. Medicines.
Dye stuffs, Oils and Paints, together with eve
ry article usually found In Drug stores, which
they will sell Wholesale or retail as cheap rs
any house north Of ST. Louis. Also-
BOOKS & STATIONERY,
Of the best quality. Ink. black, blue and red;
PAINT, Varnish. and White wash Brushes;
FAMILY Sugar, Coffee, Tea,
Rice, Molassas, Goldfish and Mackeral. Dried
Peaches and Apples, Raisins. Figs and
Almonds; Tobacco. Segsrs and Snuh,
Glue Varnish, Brooms Twine,
Thermometers.
Windosc Glass Of all sizes; G.. A. SAT-.
DR.. FITCHE Abdominal Supporters, Shout
der Braces, and iphaling Tubss, with al his
books and preparations.
Loudons' Medicines complete.
HORSE MEDICINES.
Sloan's Ointment and Condition Powders;
Mustang and Arabian LipiMent;
+ Nerve and Bone Linimentj
Medowelps cure for yellow Water
Porter 4 Wards certain cure for stifIs and big
head;
Jew David's Plaster, Poor Mans Plaster. and
Perry Davis Pain Killer.
PURE BkANDY AND WINE.
Prescription from Physicians put up with strict
care and confidence. 7. d B.
Iowa City, May 2sth, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21
March LIST, 1852.
PROTECTION FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY

THE undersigned. agent for this old and we'll
i established institution, continues to issue
Policies Of Insurance against loss or damage BY
FIRE, also against the hazards Of marine or in :
land transportation, at the current rates of pre-
mum charged by other responsible companies
All claims for loss. under Policies issued by
the undersigned, will be promptly adjusted and
paid by the General Agent Of the company 10.
Gated at Cincinnati. The loss paid by this
company in the Western Country during the
last Is years. exceed 81, 1000, 600
GEO. S. HAMPTON, Agent
February 1852. Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21

of minute is occupied in taking a
likeness by the process; it therefore
follows, that every expression, look or
momentarv smile, must be caught
with a fidelity otherwise unattainable,
and by enamelling with an effect at
at once pleasing and startling. The
effect of the new process has excited
the admiration of many thousands of
individuals who have visited the da-
guerreotype establishment of Mr..
Beard.-London Weekly News.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21
BOUNTY LANDS!
NOTICE TO SETTLERS!ll

JAMES H. COVER is prepared to supply
u settlers with Land Warrants for cash. or on
time, on the most favorable terms. and will,
when desired, give his personal guaranty Tor
title. He will also give prompt attention tn
any buaiusss pertaining TO
s0ENEIy1x5 15za1s1 -6&5E19C1 5,
will enter lands for cash, or locate warrants for
persons at a distance. in or out Of the State, ON
favorable terms. He may be found at all times
during business hours, ~ the store Of Cover 4
Holt.
Mr.. Robert Cover. At Covers Ferry. in Ce
dar county.is prepared to negotiate for the sale
and location Of Land Warrants, for cash or on
time, and any order Of his will be executed by
me when desired Warrants will be furnished
to dealers on favorable terms.
Iowa City, Feb. 90, 1884,
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An Almost Mir eulous Cure.

An 1Aiihost NIL yOuAouS OuiO'
A Letter from John A Collins, Esq. Editor and
Proprietor the Temperance Organ, also Accent
and Lecturer for the Grand Division of the Sons
Of temperance Of Ohio:
A. L. soovI1L-Dear Sir: For the las, ten
months. have felt inclined n sav some,b;na
IN reio,; Ion 70 Tho srtraord;rsrv hs.i;nn nn.I;s
ties Of vonr nrsnarat;ou ~ NJ Rogers E"m.
Mound Svrnp Of Lverwa,t and Tar, for vomr
own bnt move esnec;.Ilv for the bsneft Of
those unfortunate persons who are threatened
mr. sf3,;c, ad With pnlm;narv Consnmnt;on. and
who. like myself, have : great aversion to
INT acomb;nation ~ circumstances has preyen
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-21
Fancy Store and Millinery.

MRS. TEMPLIN is just opening on Iowa
Ill Avenue. one door east Of the New York
Store, a splendid assortment of LADIES
DRESS GOODS, which will be sold low for
cash.
Straw and leghorn bonnets, hats. DC. bleach
ed and repaired; bopnets, dresses, and women 8
apparel made to order. With 90 years expert
ence in the business she fatters herself that she
will be able to render satisfaction to her Gus.
toners
Iowa CITY. April 81. 1852 Ct