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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

InPoHrAsr DEclsroS.-I In the Superior Court
Of New York, il has been decided recently, that
railroad company hasno right to subscribe to
tho stock of another railroad company, without
the consent Of all the stock. holders.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

AN IRisH JoKE.-A shoemaker with
one eye, who works in this neighbolhoOd
the other evening said one Of his lamps
did not burn. One Of his shopmates.
VINO is genuine snn Of the Emerald Isle,
with astonishment exclaimed; Faith,
and what do you want Of two lampp, ye
hav'nl but une eye.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

For California.-Iohn C. Fall, Esq, left the
city this morning on his return 10 California lie
takes with him one Of his boys. Luck and hap
piness attend them.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

TUE Snow SroRM At Ngw OHLGASs. The re-
ccnt snow. storm al New Orleans-a novel feature
in her sunny iIc-secms 10 hive excited the mos,
curious sensal,uns. The newspapers are filled
with flowing verse aud comments, both merry
and solemn. upon the first snow Among the
incidents of the day, the Picnyume records as a
fixed fact the rush made by small Creole neSro
into his masters room, at an early hour OF tie
morning followed 10y the exclamation: oh, Mon
sieur! rsg1rd : done! In cOHr est pletne de sncre
blanc! "oh, sir, look! the yard is full of white
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

NJ. KossUTH AND THE NEw JERSEY sESATE'
The Senate of New Jersey struck out OF the
Kossuth resolutions that clause in which the Mag
var chief is recognized as tho Governor OF Hun
gary. That amended, the resolutions passed
both Houses.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

A JEwIS THE U s. SENATE The New York
Tsibune says that Mr.. Benjamin, the newly eIec
Cd Senator from Louisiana, is Of Jewish descent
aud that lie still remains Of that persuasion.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

Ftes.-The Ancient Metropolis states tlia; the
Methodist Episcopal Church, at Circleville' was
desirnyed BY fire on Thursday aIternoon
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

FChurches have beeu proved, hl California
to be consequence OF female population There
were mono till women began To arrive.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

TKussuth has been made an honorary mem
bsr Of the Society for the Diffusion ot uSeinl
Knowledge, ut Pitlsburg. s.'.. .....
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

TE. T. Abel, one OF the Cuban rioters, has
been found guilty at New 0rlenns
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

LAr,R FROM Texas. - BY adyices from Gal,
weston to the 18th ul.. we earn that the weather
has been unusually severe in Texas There was
violent snow storm on the l4Ih and in Mata'
gur,la Bay a number Of cattle had perislied.
The U. S, District Attorney at Galveston had
received instructions to prosecute To the full ex
tent of lhe law all American citizens VIII" have
en- engaged in the Carlv4jh expeditions on the
Rio Grande. s .'f"- .r
Resolutions were before the Legislature nomi-
mating Gen Houston for the President
The Indians are Recommending their dePreda-
tions in Western Texas. We learn from the Snn
Antonio Western Texan that John c. Yates, Z
Curleson aud four others, who arrived in that
place on the 4th nt. from tile Rio Grunde had
been attacked by the Camhnches, who compelled
them to ake refuge in the cIapara. They los
all their animals, except two saddle horses. Mr.
Yates reports that he lost property III mules aud
gold, in value not less than s. 900, which the In
liuns took possession Of Mr. Thomas and twr
companions, of the same party, lost property t'
IA much sreaer amount.
Carvain is somewhere on the Rio Grande, en-
gnged in recruiting for another attack on Mu'amo
raR,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

HUNGARIAN FUND CERTIFICATES. The
Central Hungarian Committee organized
while Kussu,h was in New York city. to
raise funds for the Hungarian cause, have
received from Mesbrs. Danfurlh. Bald &
CO., bank note engravers, proof sheets
from engraved plates Of certificates for
the Hungarian fund, of the following do
nominations, viz:-$l00, $50, $40, Il 81,
executed in most exquisit manner, as
works of art. Portraits OF Kossuth, the very
best the Mirror says it has seen, grace
each proof-on some the figure being foil
length. aud ON others only the head aud
shoulders. Tho small certificates will
bear Kossuth4 name in fac simile, and
the larger his real autograph. These
plates have been engraved by Messrs.
Danforth & CO., as present to the Hun
uaran fund H.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

ETA sick man was told that nothing could
cure him but quart Of catniP, tea Then
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

MURDER AHD LYNCH Law IN Wrssrs.
sIPpr-Mr. John d. Watkins. planter
uf De Soto county. Miss. was recently
brutally murdered by three of his slave.
two men and one woman. They attack
ed him with axes, beating in his skull.
and causing his instant death. after which
they feled a tree across the body, and
built brush fire over the spot where tho
murder was committed. in order to con.
sumo the blood which flowed from the
wounds. Suspicion was Immediately ex-
lcited against the negroes. and on their
arrest. having fully confessed the foul
deed. the excited populace seized tho
two men, took them 10 the place where
the murder was committed, and hung
them to the limb Of tree The woman
was spared iu consequence Of being 'n'
cieHte.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

d, VEx Gov Door was chosen n delegate to
the Baltimore Convention. from Rhode Island.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

PAY OF JuRoRs IN New YoRK. According to
the regulations Of the jury system III New York
the sum of twelve aud half cents is all that is
allowed jurors in any case no matter how Ion or
snort time it occupies. The jurors in the For
rest divorce case were paid, Jorthir'ytour days
labor and confinement, only this pitiul sum- a
TRuE-The Presbyterian Magazine says OF
Louis Napoleon: This political gambler has
played tue gnme OF nations with loaded dice. II
the Califoruians had possession Of him the near.
est tree would be his throne." ,........
DAMAGEs.-It is rumored that the
clause in the new Constitution repuir
ing the public printing! 10 be let to the
lowest bidder, was burned out entirely,
at the late burning of the State House;
aud that the clause relating to postage
and perquisties, was very much scorched
and charred, so that tits rather less leg
ible than formerly. The balance of that
sacred instrument remains "in the hands
of its friends. s."-JOurnal.
R The Louisiana Legislature organ
lied at Baton Rouge on the 10th ult.-'
All the officers are wings.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12
From COIumb us

COLUMBUS, February 5.
Kossurh arrived in this city last evening. and
was greeted by thousands of citizens. All anng
the road; wherever the cars stopped, crowds were
gathered to gel sight at the distinguished Hun
garan. He addressed the people this morning
in front of the Court House.
III Cleveland. Kossuth received $4,000 between
Cleveland and this city 1912; aud it is thought
that subscriptions to The fund in this city will be
IurUa
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12


A NEw POSTAGE BlLL,--The follow
Ing is tho substance Of bill introduced
into the House of Representatives, by
DR.. Olds, to amend the postage law:
The bill abolishes the complex tariff on
newspapers existing in the post Office de
partment. aud substitutes a rate of one
cent on all printed matter, whether news.
papers or anything else, weighing over
two ounces aud half, and one cent for
each additional ounce. or fraction Of an
ounce. This is for distances less than
two thousand miles; beyond that distance
twice this rate is to he charged. News
papers sent to regular subscribers from
the office of publication, which weigh
less than half an ounce, are to be charged
at half those rates. The postage is II
be paid in advance, either at the place
where the printed matter is mailed. or a
the office where it is delivered. The
postage on occasional newspapers, &c. is
to be considered unpaid, unless it be
paid in advance. at the place where they
are mailed. Books not weighing ovel
four pounds may be sent by mail. Pub
fishers of newspapers may send a sin
gle copy of their publications to eacf
other. and onward bills and receipts free
with the newspapers to their subscribers
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

The QUEEN OF SPAIN.-lt is stated
,ha, Queen Isabella is so delighted at be.
coming a mother, that she has announced
her intention of increasing her family.
and has forbidden her subjects to take
the customary oath of allegiance I" the
first princess as she "hopes to present
the nation with son shortly" .......t
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

WARLIKE NEwS FROA ~ EnUs -lYRgs --Advices
have been received from DuehUs ayrto ~ De.
cember 81. 1t was the common report that Gen.
Urquiza would cross the Parana and invade the
province during the month OF December, Pre-
pnratiolIs ur war We're continued at Buenos Ayres
with great zeal. The soldiers were well pail and
it was expected that Rusas would take 1000 men
into the field There was also runur that u
large issue OF paper money was cUniemp plated
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

"The Hon r. ]. Walker. after all the Talk in
the newspapers about his entire failure OF obtain
ing han for the Central Railroad Of Illinois has
nler oil. obtained one-third OF it. and the Other
two-thirls ou contingency which is certain In
arrive. 1t is the very best investment that the
British capitalists could have made"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12
Arrival OF the Niagara

IlALfhA' T reDludI1 u
The steamship Niagara. with dates from Eng.
land to the 18th ut, arrived at this port this eve
ming.
FRAScE.-The French constitution has been
promulgated, Napoleon takes the title of Prince
President. Justice is TO be.dispeused in The Pres
ident's name He also possesses the pardoning
power, originates laws, commands the f'rces. de
clares war, makes treaties, appoints Senators and
all officers who swear obedience To the constiln.
tim and tile President. In case OF the Presidents
death. the Senate is to call upon the Nation to O.
Iect his successor. Napolean is about to marry
the Princess of Sweden. ..U..... .--
The demand fr -four was active. and brces FIR
merthough unchanged. Western cnnnl quoted at
l8s. and Ohio ut . 02ls6d, Corn had advanced
s6d. per quarter; yellow quoted ut at 29sGd.,mix-
ed 3Os white 32s. Demand for provisions was
good at sitter prices. though no positive adVanco
had been estabis. ed.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

I-S In hislate Alessuge, the Cover nor
ofLouisiaua notices in some proper words
the death of General TAyLna since the
last meeting of the Legislature, aud the
desire of the State To give him burial
place aud tomb within its limits, which
desire was not accomplished. because the
relatives of the deceased, preferred that
his ashes should rest in the old family
burying ground of the State of his naliv'
in ~ -
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

THR BrlTlsH Pass AND THE u S. NAyT.--
The British United SerUiee Journal thus speaks
of our Navy: ...r .--..
From lis iniancyto its present state, most
bravey, most galIanlly have the officers and meu
in the naval profession OF Amerita held up the
honor of their flag, There Is scarcely one action
in which the slightest imputOtiOn can he cast on
any individual They have never avoided then
enemies excepting when it would lave been the
height of iuITudence TO have faced lllem They
have fought with the most determined valUr
They hive. in mnuy cases. been successful over Il
nation which held undisputed the command uI
the ocenn; and this very circumstance Of comba
ting an enemy flushed with allnostO,miversa vic
tory, adds great laurel to the Navy Of the Unit
ed States" -.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

WALKER AND THE BuInsH CAPIrALlsrs.-X
one of the correspondents Of the Baltimore Sun,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

g About forty persons in and about
Nice Connelsville, started en- route for Cal
ifornia on Thursday morning last. We
have noticed the departure of companies
from several points in the State.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12
WHOLE NO. 1877

DEPgNCg OF KossUTH BY COUNr PUIs.
zKY.-We notice recently The statements
If Count Ba;thyany aud Prince Ester
hazy.wilh regard to the slrugglei"r Hun
gsilau independence, ,& the pa'l Kossuih
enacted therein, aud in The New YoIk
paprrs of yesterday VIZ ind reply Of
Count Pul.zky. lie alleges that Austris,
falling in her efforts Ia chrush Kussuih.
as last resort induced Esterhazy Ia pio.
test against his being received in Eng.
land as the represent, tive nf Hungary,
/ He then puceeds to show that Esterhazy.
a. member Of the Hungarian Cabinet.
never before disapproyed IF the acts Of
his colleagues. .ss
As To the allegation rf Count Bat,hy.
any, that kUsauIh is not the righl(ul Gov.
erunr "f Hungary, he challenges an sp-
peal 10 The peasentry of his native coun.
try, OF all classes and convictions, and
alleges that ii vas K"ssulh. by his burn.
ing eloquence The 6rmness uflris will aud
the resources nf bis mind, gathered the
people together, when their srmies
were defeated. aud capital lost. ard the
country invaded from nine different
points. VINO raised armies. aud clothed
them. and organized .hem, and inspired
the people with confidence. and led them
from victory to victory, till the symbol Of
double faced Ausira-the double faced
eagle few hastily back from The Theiss
To the very frontiers Of Hungary"
Count PuIszky alsu demonstrates that
I out for Kossulh the cause Of Hungary
/ would now bs in disconsolale condition
/ that it was considered dead ere he was
freed. He, and he alone, has reused up
the public opir inn of Europe and Amer
ca, to the highest pitch Of enthusiasm,
Ion behalf Of down trOddeu Hungary.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12

Tue PArRlARcn OF WEDDrNGs.- Rev
Sebastian Streeter, has joined in marriage
during the past year, S4o couples. The
number will appear larger, if we remem,
ber. that he wss absent from the city for
the space Of FIVE weeks; and of course
lost the weddings he would have other
wise received ia that time During his
pastorship of twenty. seven years, he has
married 3l76 couples Boston Tfdnscp'
SKATING Hastings, of the ALBANY
Knick." has been skating. Here 10 his
account of ii:
Tho skating on Sunday, was really
excellent. We put on a pair OF rockers
cut two spread eagles, plunged into al
qir hole, and then cut for home. Time
3 minutes, 9 seconds"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12
From Nrw York

New YORK February An,
The Steamer Ohio, Capt, SUhenck. arrived this
morning from Chagres 22d january, aud HAVANA
3Oth. The Ohio brings $500 900, mostly III the
hands of passengers, and l67 passengers.
Explosion and Loss OF Life.
CHARLEsroS, Jan. 3l--An explosion occurred
helween3 and O'Clock this morning at the U S.
Arsenal. A brick building II by Is feet, used as
ii laboratory, attached to the Arsenal was entire
y destoyed John BuItzer, private, was pre-.
pairing some fire works fer Washugtons birth day
and it is supposed whilst rammiug Roman candle,
the friction occasioned uu explosion, which com.
ing down the wall of third. Baltzer tried to
escape but was buried under the ruins and horri-
bly manued
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-02-12


LATE AND INTERESTING FROM MExIco'-We
have Ivices from the city Of Mexico to the 98th
of De ,rmber. The members Of tue new Con.
gress W, re gradually arriving at the capitol, The
session as 10 commence on the Cd oi January
NJ. Ram, would most likely be chosen Presi'
dent Of t Senate, and NJ. Fuente, Of the House
President Arista assisted at grand bull fight
at the capitol on the 2lst December, during
which a serious row occurred between the Mex
leans aud Spaniards President Arsta was
among the foremost in kissing The latter. The
riot was quelled without serious results. .
Several revolutionary movements had occurred
in different porlions Of the country. One Ind
taken place on the Istbmus Of Tehuunteper,
headed by FIX. Gov Ortiz. but had been put
down, though not without some lighting. 81.
A more serious revolt had bruken out at Conte'
pee; one hundred men marched from that place
aud took possession Of the city of Jalapa. The
garrison Of the castle at Vera Cruz was imme-
diately despatched against them. These insur-
gents demanded that the system Of Indirect
contributions should not be established.
The members of the diplomatic corps have hnd
conference with the Minister OF Relations IN
reference to the tariff, and the Matamoras sched
ule. The result was satisfactory to all parties
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-21

" At meeting of the members of the
Legislature and citizens Of Albany, held In the As
senoly Chamber Feb. Is. 1852, at o'clock p N. =,
pursuant to resolution OF the Senate and Assembly,
inviting distinguished and scientific gentlemen to ad.
oess them on the subject OF establishing the Univer
siyof Albany, Hon. A: b. Conger after few brie'
ana Appropriate remarks, announced Gov, Hunt as
rresleent Of the meeting.
The President on taking the chair, briefly stated
me OBJECT Of the meeting, and foreiby urged its i'm
potancs upon the attention of the Legislature.
Inc President introduced Professors Bache and
riofce, whs addressed the meeting at some length
nc clear and foIcible language urged the import
s1ce' and demonstrated the prsciicabilty OF found
ing National University. Addresses were also de-,
Mered BY Judge Parker and Rev. NJ. Potter, o
Albany, when the meeting adjourned
/" The Hutchinson Family, as we
lean from The Philadelphia Ledger gave the first of
snen series OF concerts in that city on "Wednesday
evening iss'' 70 full and eI,husiast;c audience.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-21
Who Is Bartholomew szemere:

Bartholomew SZemere, late Minister
the Interior in the administration of Count Loui
Bathyany and Prime MlnisIer of Gov. Kossuth, has
the singular fate to be tho most unpopular man In
Hungary, only second TO l.. Field Marshal Haynau
Il 10 true that among all the revolutionary leafers
he was the only one who had the good fortune TO
rescue the property of his wife, not sequestered by
the Austrisns, and II is considerable one but
strange 1t is has not increased MS popularity In
Hungary The aristocrats who ed with the Aus
TRANS hate him, because he proclaimed himself a
BED Republican the Republicans, because his I'M
measured vanity aud amoii0n prompted him always
to carry intIigues az ainst everyb body who came
In his way and all the people, because he was the
known enemy OF Gov. kossuth. He leaguet
himself with everybody TO overthrow the Gov
ernoT. and the once ardent Red Republican hides
himself now under the cloak OF tue arissocratic
Count Batthyany. Since the end OF 1919, he lives
tired and forsakeR by his country IN Paris, aud
the first time he appears before the public 1t is 10
disclaim Governor Kossuth, and ne addresses his
letter, protesting such great love OF our country in
the most ridiculous way 10 The Courier and Enquirer,
dNew-Y0fk, the notorious organ of the Austrians
Having remained for seven months longer in Hun
gary than Mr.. SZemere, and having had occasion
during my fight to come IN contact with men OF all
classes IN my country, anu by the knowledge | ac-
Quned since that time, l know their sentiments
toward Mr., Szemere, of which everybody is fully
aware who knows Hungary.
COLONEL COUNT GREGORY BETHLENY.
Csncssnafi, Ftb. 10, 1852.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-21
SECOND BOARL
FRIDAY, Feb. 2o-P. NJ.

The improved feeling in the Stock mar
tet continues, and the fancies are improving. Ere
and Reading are still the active stocks, although mere
was to-day an increased movement in Harlem in'
improvement is y cent in Erie' Reading ana i'n :,
lem:l y cent. in Albany and SCHENECTADY
cent in Morris p cent. IN Farmers, wnicn 500 :.
so delaware and Hudson improved ! Hudson
~, t.uoa Erie Convertibles advanced t III
;,oi. stocksi; Government are steady ou' quiet
The idea tina, the Secretary is buying is We oeieve
..,,no,, foundation. Al the Second Board the mar
be, onsrsd firmly. but at the close there was some
Guinness.
The supply of Exchange is better, anu !,
,,,e, are no, frm. Good Mercantile sternhs s''u y
e,tas,. Bankers, loalo.. Some consioefa'.s "a.
cells southern bills were on the market, ana 'n'
m,pd was net large. Francs are 'iSt@''s 'A'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-21

It's, perhaps, proper here to remark, tha, the So
psrniencent has received Information from the
omeels OF the knickeToocker Bank, Genos Cham
PLAIN baIk, ElleLbursh, American B ank Mayville;
Northern Bank Of New-York, Brashsr Falls Msr-
Giants Bank Of Washington County. Granville;
Mefcnsnts' Bank of Canan -aisua. Naples Adams
Bank, Ashford 0swego County Bank Meridian
New York Stock Bank, Durham; MCINTYRE Bank
Adirondack Bank Of the Metropolis New-York
commercial OF Lockport Lockpot, that their circu-
lating notes being Al ed IN and their beins
closed The amount Of circulation issued 10 these
Banks was s ,255 700 Of this amount $9i2sl5 mad
been returned and DESTROYED. leaving outstanding on
the LIST December 1851, $3l2, 1854.
since the september report was made. ten Banks
have gone into operation viz: Grocers' Bank, New
York; Knickerbocker Bank. New-York; Bank OF
Fort Edward, Glens Falls Bank Goshen Bank Me-
chanlcs' Bank, Syracuse; Bank of Havana Me-
chaDics' Bank Of Watertown; Oneida Valley Bank,
and Valley Bank OF Lowville.
Another important link has been added to
the great Northern line OF East and West Railroads.
BY telegraph tonight we learn that the Northern
lnaiana Road is completed to Chicago, and the pas
senger train has passed over il from Michigan City.
The entire line from Lake Erie to Chicago is now
open for use. This leaves but IL miles (from Mich
gan City to Laporte, which is supplied by plank
road) to complete the entire line of the Michigan
Southern and Northern Indiana Roads. These CON-
panies have, within the last IA months. constructed
and put into operation about $50 miles Of road,
besides rebuilding and relsying, with heavy iron
rail, some so miles of the original fat.bar track in
Michigan.
The new Bank at Poughkeepsie is to be
called the Fallkill Bank with a capi.alof 100000
of which $4,000 is already taken.
The Washington Republic states that the
following estimates Of the cost OF Canal around the
Falls at the Saul Ste Maria In the hands of the
Appropriate Committees of Congress