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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

ExcLusvESRss The Cincinnati Atlas publish
es the card of John l.. Coins. complaining TINT
himself and about Il dozen respectable coored
persons purchased tickets To the Black Swans
concert l,ut were not permitted TO enter the hail
on account of their dark skin! lie s,ates thal
they were admitted to hear Jenny Lind. Its
said that the Swan refused audience 10 respeclu
ble colored persous when in this ciy.--CleU. He''
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

The PENNSYLVANIA CANAL.-Advices
from Pttsburg states that the water was
in the canal at that place on Tuesday,
aud The forwarding houses had commenc
ed shipping 20 the east, &c. The canal
was then all right as far as heard from on
that side of the mountains. A note how
ever received last evening from the Sus
quehunna railroad agent at Columbus, in
forms US iha, the aqueduct Of the Penn
sylvanis Canal has broken. and that !
will take a week orten days to repair it
But il Is added that business by way o
The canal VW not be suspended. = Balt
Sun
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

REDUcrIoN ar Tolls. The ZaResSille
Courier of Saturday. publishes tie fol
lowing despatch from Mr.. Manypenny;
please say that tho Board Of Public
Works have reduced the toll ON Wheat
from Zanesvile to Cleveland. to two
mills pea mile per thousand pounds"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

MARRlED,-AI OarahsVllle, Nuhle
county. On January 18th, by the Rev.
Mr., WoLP. Mr.. SlLAs LION, To Miss
EDrTn LAMB. .......
The millennium is come.
ScHooL SCENg.-"Boy, you seem to
be quite smart altogether too smalt for
this school. Can you tell mo how many
six black beans are 7"
"Yes. sir, half dozen."
"Well, how many are half dozen white
beans2
six"
"Tremendous smart boy Now tell
me how many white beans there arc in
six black onsS2'
Half dozen, GyOU skin en-"
| In consequence of this answer, the
scholar came near being skinned him
self.
j., PosTlNG A WIRE nRowN!-A friend
hands US tho following, which he copied
perbdtim ct hteratim, from the original
% NOW sticking up" in MIS- Watson's bal
a room. IN ST. J"hns. 1t settles the mattel
!. for Mr.. Peter Rowvn, or we arc mis,a
ken.
" "NoTIcE.-"My nam, da,'s Peter Row
g vii, my Vat he lave my huus aud shanl a,
me. Any man wat trus him ON my uam
date loss for you.
!. San Jon. Feb, 10. 1852"
A NorED CHARAcTER GoNE.- Reube
Edmonson. better known as Jack Bow
:. ers," the most noted thief in tho Missi
y Sippi Valley. died in st. Louis IN I'll
. 10th Instant. He was sixty.three yea
of of age. aud stated in confession, whiC
D.. he made just before his death, that Il
had been arrested one hundred aud &
teen times. and iucarceTated in vario,
70 prisons sixty one times
s. ~A Spaniard lately died at Algiel
at the .tae Of 104. He worked at h
=, trade Of jointer To the end, and alwa,
= enjoyed good health. For the last fifl
o years his only bed has been pile Of On,
wings In his shop.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

THE CLAY MEDAL-The carpet bag contain.
ing the Clay medal nj the time it was stolen, was
fund cut open. under milk cart in McDousal
street, New York, on Tuesday but the medal was
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

NoT WoRTn lT..-We heard good
Democrat say The other day that he would
not mind paying the members of our
present Legislature 81 per day, provided
they knew how to perform their duties.
He thought them dear at halfprice.
~ The Journal says that the late res.
elulion aud report Of the Board Of Public
Works, is called a coup G6ridge.
~ Who will make US picture ofthe
three gentlemen composing tho Board oI
Public Works. bulting locomotive of
the bridget 1t will look be autfu in
print,
[Y We think there is some mistake in
the rumur that the Prince President oI
France has invited the Board Of Public
Works to visit the Metropolis Of the
French. 1t is hardly possible that their
report has yet reached that country.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

~ One Of our contemporaries sug'
gests that the people, by an unanimous
vote, confer Jack Downiug'S honorary
degree of a. 5. s. upon the members Of
the Board Of Public Works. for their
late coup d'Jridge. @
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

MARRIED. Sarahsville. Noble
county. On January 18th, by the Rev
Mr, WnLP. Mr.. SlLAs LION, 10 Mis-:
EDiTn LAMB. ........
The millennium is come.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-25

s. For each Not to exceed
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Affairs in GEORGETOWN.
GEORGETOWN, Ma

uEoRGETowN, May III m.
Coroner Woodward held an inquest yesterday
afternoon over the body of a small boy, named
Garrett, found drowned in the canal Verdict of
the inquest, "Aceidental drowning"
The work of repair upon the canal is progress
ing rapidly. The only aid of public character
which has been received by the company is the
loan of $50, 900 from the Corporation of George
town. This looks little like disposition to
ride free horse to death, and that, too, by those
nearly as deeply interested as we are.
The degree of Rebecca was conferred upon a
number of ladies, at Mechanics LodgeI. O. o. F.,
on last Friday night.
Oak Hill Cemetery was thronged yesterday after
noon with visters many of whom were strangers
One of the most attractive objects in it is beau
tiful white marble monument, some ten or twelve
feet high, which. has just been erected to the
memory of little girl by the name of Chisholm.
No news or change in the -four or grain mar
ket. ELECTRO.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
The Public Schools.

The board of trustees, on Saturday evening,
determined that the more than two thousand
scholars, male and female, shall move from the
City Hall, on Thursday morning, at half past ten
o'clock, down Four and-a-half street, and thence
to the eastern Capitol grounds, where the memo
rial, signed by upwards of fifteen thousand
adults, asking of Congress an appropriation in
aid of education, will be presented to the COM
mittees of the two houses Several bands of
music have been engaged for the occasion; and
we promise, from the recollection of the past,
that the spectacle of so many bright and joyous
faces, together with the attendant ceremonies,
will be gladdening to every heart-RepubLic
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17

ScoTT IN WIscoNsIN.-In reply to the statement
of the Buffalo Commercial, that the Wisconsin
delegates to the Wing National Convention are
in favor of Mr. Fillmores nomination. the Mil
waukie Sentinel says the delegation from Wis
consin were uncommitted at first, and their
vote was to be- and is to be, cast for that one,
among the array of leading Wings, who, all
things considered, will most surely lead on the
hosts of the party to victory. Should anything
occur to place Mr.. Fillmore in that position, the
delegation might cast unanimous vote for him
but we venture to assure the Commercial that
there is no future event more certain tnan mat
Con Scott will receive the vote of Wisconsin in
Convention"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
SUPERIOR HAMS

ID tBBONS, LACES, EDGlNGS, FRENCH
III worked Collars Chemisees Undcrsleeyes Dress Caps,
Pocket Handkerchief Hosiery for ladies aud children
Gloves Black Mts &c. &c. for SALE cheap for cash, at the
Central Millinery and Fancy Store 9TH street, opposite
Odd Fellows Hall, may lQ-tr
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
North Carolina Democratic Convention.

RALEIGH N. e., May l6
The North Carolina Democratic State Con-
vention adjourned yesterday, after two days
session, D. McRae, ESQ., was elected President
with great unanimity
The Hon. s. S. Reid was nominated for Gov
ernor, with but little opposition.
The resolutions recommend the nomination
of the Hon. Robert Strange for Vice President.
The resolutions also declare that the Demo-
cratic party of North Carolina will adhere to
the Compromise, If faithfully carried out but
will not support any candidate for the Presi-
dency who withholds full and explicit avowal
of the approval thereof, and expresses deter
mination faithfully to enforce them.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS

DERsoNs in want of good and cheap Dry Goods
quested to call and examine very cheap stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
We selling beautiful Lawns ast colors) at Ga to 25
cents India Muslins embroidered with silk, at ca cents
large lot of Berege de Laines from 1919 to 81 cents
beautiful assortment of Berege Tissues Grenadines Foul
lard and Hernana Silks at about half their usual COST
large assortment of plain and figured Swiss Musns from
l29 cents up plaid do from to 37 cents plain Jaco
nets, from l2 to 62L CENTS India, Null and Book Mus
Inns very large and cheap assortment splendid assor
ment of Swiss and Cambria Edges and Inserngs, at all
prices from 12c to $125 per yard Cambria and Swiss
Bands and Rufing from 25c to 81 per band nice assert
ment French work. such Collars Capes Sleeves Chem
isees, and fine Linen Cambria Handkerchief heavily
broidered at unusually low prices d. from SIC
up; gentlemens do, very cheap
Also boys wear of every description and price, from
up mems do. in summer Cassimeres Cashmeres Tweeds
and Linen Drilling, cheap they be bought in any
other city; with every other article generally found In
weseected stock of Dry Goods which determined
to sell cheap the quality goods be sold
this city. BYERS McKNEW,
Penna av., bet 8th and 9th sts., Washington, DC.
PS-We call the attention of purchasers particularly to
the residue of the old stock of Wall Brown which
closing out at twenty-five per cent less than their original
cost. may 12-tf
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Another Arrival from California.

NEW YORK, May lI--lZ m.
The steamer Illinois has arrived from Califor-
MIA, bringing million and a. half of gold, and
thee hundred and twenty passengers She also
brings the mails
The Philadelphia was to sail on the 9Th for
New Orleans and Havana.
The steamers Sierra Neveda and Eldorado left
Aspinwall for New York on same day with her
The Illinois made her run from Aspinwall to
New York in seven days and a half
The mining news is highly favorable
The markets are steady. Flour is dull at SO
per bag.
The weather is scorching hot
Shipments of gold for the month of April, thus
far, have been So, 400, 600
The government Of New Grenada has declared
war against all nations assisting Floress revolu-
tionary government.
The Democrats are to hold State Convention
in California on the goth of July.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Reported Disaster on the Phtlade lphia
and Trenton Railroad.

The papers brought us an account this morn
ing of an alleged disaster having occurred during
last night on the above named road, occasioning
the killing of some fifteen or twenty persons
We are gratifed to learn from a telegraphic des-
patch from Tenton, at u o'clock to-day, as fol-
lows:
can axle broke near Trenton, and the five
and-a-half o'clock train from Philadelphia ran off
the track No serious damage done. Two or
three persons were slightly injured"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
News by this Mornings Mails.
Importan, from Mexico.

By the arrival at New Orleans, on the 18th
instant of the briggs American and Tehuante-
pee, from Vera Cruz we have dates to the 9th
The advices from the city Of Mexico report
great excitement as prevailing, in consequence
OF conspiracy being discovered against the
Government on the Gath ult
Several arrests had already taken place. and
the citizens generally were purchasing arms
with which to defend themselves
The Government had ordered that body OF
troops be Immediately despatched to the mouth
of the Gala Calense.
Telegraphic communication from Vera Cruz
to Orizaba has commenced and dispatches are
now daily transmitted between the two points.
A conducta had left the city of Mexico on
the Gath, for Vera Cruz with one million four
hundred thousand dollars in specie
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Wynn mn Tonight.

Do not forget this funniest of cheats. He
keeps open house at Odd Fellows Hall tonight
nay" So far as we have had opportunity to ex-
anime the newspapers of the day, we have not
encountered ScOTT paper that is not prepared to
go for the nominee of the Wing party while very
few of the Fillmore papers are prepared to make
such promise If there are no hidden and sin
lister designs in the bosoms of our Wing brethren,
they should all be speaking out. Honorable men,
we are aware, usually regard the obligation as
implied; but it is better to have it expressed
also 1t is more manly and straightforward
way of proceeding
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17

WE OFFER for SALE at the lowest cash prices the
w t,llowino named. COLORS which warrant 10 be
equal in the market
Chrome Yellow, extra pure, No.
Chrome Green. extra, No. l. Y
Paris Green. extra fine
American Yermion deep
Antwerp, Prussian, and Chinese Blue
Ultamarne Blue
Rose Pink, very handsome
Gold Ochre. RIDGELY CO., Druggists,
mar lO-eo4m" Pa. avenue between 20th and 2lst ss.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Apprehension OF Robbers.
PHILADELPHIA, Nav |

PHILADELPHIA, May I6,
VIM. R. Pitts and Francis Elliott, charged
with robbing Monry & Morton, brokers, of
Richmond, Va, were arrested yesterday at the
Baltimore depot and nearly $500, of the $500
stolen were recovered Pitts was clerk in
the Office and the oldest of the pair is but II
wears of age
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Magnificent Louis XIV. Pianos!

lust RECEIVED per barque Bay State, from Boston,
further supply of these superb Pianos. These, with
recent arrivals make my assortment the most extensive
and superior in this city, embracing variety Of styles OF
magnificent Louis XIV central and square Pianos of D. 6
and octayes unsurpassed in touch tone finish and dura
by the world renowned factory Of Chiekering BIOS
ton from the hest New York manufactures. Second
hand Pianos taken In part payment.
Beautiful Rosewood 7-oetaye Pianos for......$ $3.50
Handsome Rosewood 7-octave Pianos ........... $50
Neat Rosewood 81 octaye anos............... 220
As the subscriber purchases his Pianos exclusively for
cash. and extensive purchaser he viii sell nsru
meut low as II be bought in any Northern city and
lower than be bought in this city The many hun
dreds sold by him good evidence Of this He has
always on hand varied assortment of higher class
instrument than be found in any other establishment
here.
Ina few days will be received an additional supply Of
Pianos.
full assortment of Guitars Flutes, Vioins Accordeon
&c Best Harp, Guitar, and Violin Strings.
Ga New Music received weekly
RICHARD DAVIS,
APP overwhelmingly Pennsylvania avenue.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17

TWO more splendid seyen-octaye Piano
lrom those celebrated American manufact,
VIZ 60

TWO more splendid seyen-octaye Pianos
- from those celebrated American manuiactu
rers, Hallett, Davis 4 Co., Boston, have been
v received, and ready for examination
at the Ladies' Saloon Of the 0ddFeows Hall Also one OF
d., ID. Co.'s best Louis XIV STYLE octayes with
rosewood four round corners Gothic moadng
pnth open workdesk and fework rchlycaryed legs
which will compare for richness and
Europe
Notwithstanding the scurrilous remarks made by
tain vender of the Chiekerng Pianos, that the nsru
ments made by Haett, Davis Co., worthless perfect
humbugs &C, we can only say that do not offer the
competent persons honest without prejudice have pro-
nounced them equal If not superior, to heretofore
offered In this city, and at saving OF hundred ana my
dodi Whatever humbug there may be elsewhere, there
none here and behalf of the manufacturers we cha
lenge competition request the public to examine Judge
and decide for themselves word the wise is sufficient
STRATToN Il WOODRUFF,
may ll-dtf Managers.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
FANCY ARTICLES, g.

DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
PERFUMERY, FANCY ARTICLES, SC.
SAMUEL r. SYLVESTER, druggist corner of II and 9th
- streets is in the possession of select stock of pure
unaduterated Drugs Medicines and Chemicals together
with neat and beautiful assortment of the most popular
and approved Perfumeries for the fashionable toilette Fancy
Articles, &C., all of which he tenders for sale the most
pleasing and accommodating terms.
Grateful for the very liberal, continuous patronage
generously awarded the establishment he begs leave to
the that all orders heretofore will
tinue to receive his prompt personal attention.
$50 Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded-ths
department being under his sole supervision.
SODA WATER.
His Soda Fountain, (stOaaas Patent Amospheric) from
which the pes draughts of the genuine Carbonaed Soda
Water Gcyco be quad in copious Righteousness is
in active operation illustrating by dailyincreasng
patronage the just appreciation of its superior medicinal
properties and agreeable and paatab qualities to the
insipid, common htA Carbonic acid Gas, generated in
COPPER FOUNTAINS, ycept Soda Water, and under that
assumed cognomen, dispensed to condng unsuspecting
public. Intel. may 3-eo2w
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
HOUsE-FURNIsHING GOODS /!

I'VE HAVE on hand excellent assortment of FURNI
w TURE, such az
Mahogany, marbe-top, and plain Bureaus
Mahogany Sofas Parlor and Rocking Chairs
High and ow-post mahogany, maple, and black walnut
Bedsteads
Wardrobes, Washsinks and Stands
Dining and Breakfast Tables
Feather Beds Mattresses, and Cots
Looking glasses, Clocks, Willow Carriages
Baskets Of every description
Chairs, cane and wood seat, arm and nurse.rockers
large assortment OF wood-sent and Office Chairs
Children's Furniture, of all descriptions
Also wcSeected stock of Crockery, with all other ar
ticles pertaining to the House-furnishing line $3.50.
ISRAEL 4 GREEN,
mar 2B--eotf eth at, 8 doors above Penna ay.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
GREAT BARGAINS AT WHOLESALE.

IITE ask the attention of merchant alors
w siye stock of Cloths Cassmeres, Vestngs, &c We
name in part
Black and Fancy French Cloths
Black Doeskin Cassimeres
Fancy Cassmeres, all styles
Plain and Fancy Silk Nesting
Black Satin Vesting
Buff and White plain and figured Marseies Nesting
Fancy Marseies Vesting
Buff Cashmeret
Large stock plain and fancy Linen DIllings and Ducks
Black and colored Cashmerets
Black French Drap de Elite, &c, &c.
Having received within day two very large additions
to stock, which bought of the importers,
offer very great inducements those who sell again. by the
piece otherwise. VERIFY MILLER,
may o. penna. bet. 18th and Sth sta.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Leather,
SHOE-FINDING AND TRIMMING STORE!

SH0E-FINDING AND TREMBLING STORE!
NHE subscriber takes pleasure inform his customers
and the trade in general that he has removed one
few doors north of his former
dence has greatly increased his stock Of LEATHER
SHOE-STUFFS and FINDINGS. He would respectfully
solicit examination of his goods which are of the best
and finish, and will be sold the most aeeommoda
ting terms They consist, in part, as follows:
French Ca!f Skins, ofMs best brands
20 dozen Lemons
rs II. Ogero
Is Suesse Corbet
20 Mentz Anchor Brand
~ Patent Calf skins, h. 4 AK.
10 Silver Medal
40 Home made Calf Skins
Spanish Sole Slaughter, and Skirtng
90 dozen Morocco and Kid Skins
French Lining and Buck Skins
100 sides Harness, Bride, and Band Leather.
Shoe Findings
Satin Franeaise, black and assorted colors
English Hastings
Silk and Union Gallons
silk and Cotton Cords
Lining Sheetings
Shoe Ducks and Drillings
Shoemakers Tools
Findings, &c.
THOMAS G. FORD
Seventh street, near the Patent Office.
a The only agent for H. H. Days Elastic Goods for the
District of Columbia.
Rooms to Let-Two neatyfurnished sleeping rooms for
rent. References given and taken
may 14-d1w cow
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17

IRISH LINENS.
WE ask the particular attention of buyers
w stock of Irish Linens We pay especial attention
to this class goods and feel confident that offer
larger stock and ut lower prices than house in the city
Call and examine for yourselves at
VERIFY 4 MILLERS,
Between 18th and 9Th streets.
nav s. Opposite Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Detention of q Steamer.

SAVANNAH, May IS.
The steamer Fanny Pennock, from New
Orleans for California, with 375 passengers,
has put in here for coal and provisions, She
was detained six days on New Orleans bar
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Kossuth at Albany.

ALBANY, May 16.
Extensive preparations are making here by
the Government to give Kossuth a splendid re-
ception, on Tuesday next, when he is expected
to arrive
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
KILOGRAMS.
Baltimore ana Ohio Railroad Loan.

baltimore and Ohio Railroad Loan.
BALTIMORE, May 17-23 p. m.
Bids were opened to-day for seven hundred
thousand dollars worth Of the six per cent. bonds
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad loan. II has
all been taken at an average of about eighty-six
one-half while the bids were over three millions
Of dollars, the lowest being eighty, six and ten
hundredths
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
HOUSE FURNISHING WAREROoMs.

NJ Nj. WCGR EGOR'S House Furnishing KOOmS,
N. Seventh street opposite the Exchange Bank.
tain all times general and elegant assortment which he
will sell low according to quality any establishment
south of New York few leading articles
Sofas and Divans, from Sl4 to si5
Rocker Chairs, from So to $40
Mahogany Haircoth and other Chairs, from 1915 to IS
French, Mahogany, and other Bedsteads
Bureaus, from So TO $35
Washstands and Closets, at all prices
Wardrobcs from 81 to $50
Mahogany and Marble.top Sofa and Centre Tables
Extension and other Dining Tables
Tyre and Pillow Card Tables
Work Tables at all prices
Cane-seat and Windsor Chairs of all kinds
Etagieres Hat Racks
Hair and Shuck Mattresses. of best quality
Gilt and Mahogany-frame Lookingglasses
Clocks Of all kinds, warranted to keep time
RS- call Is solicited from all who wish TO purchase
may l3-eo4w
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17
Election of Wing Delegates to the National Con
vention.

NEW YORK, May Is.
The delegates elected at the recent Wing
primary meetings in the different Congression-
al districts of the city, met last night to choose
delegates to the National Convention In the
third district there was a split the Fillmore
men eecting Jas. W. Beekman, and the Scott
men VIM. L. Shardwell In the seventh dis
trict q Fillmore delegate was chosen. In all
the other districts no choice was effected
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17

PROPOSALS will be received by the undersigned un.
til the 18th instant, inclusive for grading and gravel
ling 18th street west from street north to Rhode Island
the earth taken hereom TO be deposited and spread
free Of charge where the Commissioners may direct at
point not further west than Connecticut further
per cubic yard for grading price per square yard
for gravellng. W. ii. DEGGES
Commissioner First and Second Wards.
A. III. B0RLAND,
WIN. DUNAWIN,
may 10 Assistant Commissioners
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17

New York, May II, l /

VEW 1oKh, NIdy II, n. WI.
An accident occurred at the railroad bridge
near Princeton, tonight, by which, it is report
ed, some fifteen or twenty passengers were
killed The particulars have not as yet been
learnt.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-17

CLEVELAND, OHIO, May IA.
The American and Foreign Baptist Mission
airy Society commenced the celebration of their
fifteenth anniversary here yesterday. DIR.
Neale, of Boston, breaches the anniversary SER
mon. Two hundred and fifty Baptist clergy
men are present, among whom are DR.. Tuck
er, Chicago; Babcock, Anderson, Lapass, For
rest, and Magoon, New York.