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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-15

CosT OF LIVING ABROAD "OFFICIALLY
The State Departmental al Washington,
in pursuance of RESOLUTION of Congress,
has addrersed circular letters to Ameri
can Ministers and ConsuIs. inquiring the
expenses Of living. Mr.. Lawrence an.
swers, not by saying what it costs him o
live in London. because he fortunately is
able TO support any style that he chooses,
but by sh"wing what il costs an Ameri
can Minister to live respectfully. ending
with a conclusion that the present salary
is not quite half adequate. Mr.. L. ptys
SC, 900 a.year for house rent, and over
81, 900 for carriages, horses. cnachmen,
&c. This leaves but 1900 for all other
expenses.
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Carriage Trimmings now on Hand

n ot94# TX Pair ELLIPTIC SPRINGS. GO
fSs,sEazzLSfs2- - sets Iron Axels. A large and
SZ- ~ well assorted lot of Gum, Japaned and
Enameled Cloth, Enameled Leather Damasks, Frin-
ges, Laces, Brass Bands, Stump Joints, &c. fer sale
cheap by EFFINGER, WHITE G. LATTA.
Lancaster, October 80, 1851 06
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TnE AMERICAN PRISONERS IN SPAIN.-
A letter from the U 5. Secretary of LIE
CATION at Madrid states that the Guata,
maIa. prison.lrauspoIt. was still at Vlgo
peiforming quarantine, on the 18th "I
December. aud that on the expiration oI
quarantine, measures would be- taken by
the Spanish government To convey the
prisoners To the United States without
delay. They have not been subjected
To auy harsh treatment during their i'm
pri'oumeni. aud will be adequately sup.
piled with clothing and other necessare,
in Spain,
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A GOOD Ell WARRANTED!
Lancaster, October 80, 1861
FURNITURE! FURNIVURE!


GEORGE L. ECKERT still continues at hls new
W stand on Main street, in Stanberry'S Building
tlco doors East Of The Hooking Palley Bank, where
will be found usual general assortment of CABI
NET FURNITURE, which is admitted by all to be
the largest and cheapest ever before kept in this place
- from the piainest to the fH- /zzsszz,J
zltS est, consisting Of -R|
Il Sf124zf SOFAS, solid Mahogany AlA5
CHAIRS, Tete-a. tetes, Dvans, TABLES, Stands, Bu-
reaus and fine Bedsteads, &c. &c.
CINCINNATI FURNITURE He will also keep
on hand general assortment of Cincinnati Furniture
which will be sold at small advance upon city prices
thus obviatng the necessity Of citizens going else
where to buy furniture, by making it to their advan.
tage to purchase of the subscriber, offering them
either home city manufacture. All furniture SOLD
by mo will be warranted to be well made and durable
materials.
A GOOD HEARSE is always in readiness to attend
funerals. The subscriber has and hereafter viii
keep constantly on hand Collins ready n.ade, that
he will be enabled to furnish them in few minutes
notice He will promptly attend funerals any where
in the county without extra charge.
Thankful for past avors, he respectfully asks
inuance of the public patronage. In the same build
ing is Mr. G. Smiths Chair and Bedstead Factory, SC
that customers be accommodated in either line al
the same place. GEORGE L. ECKERT.
Lancaster November 1850 26
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Notice.

Notice.
A IL persons indebted to the late firm of STRAYER,
N DURHAM Co., are hereby notified that the
Books, Accounts and Notes are now in my hands =
Persons knowing themselves indebted to the said firm
are requested to call and settle immediately
NEWTON SCHLEICH.
Lancaster, November 81, 1881. 4w3O
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Vlt is believed that the Massachu.
seits Legislature will adopt the Meiue
Liquor Law THE asssion. Z
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TAn ordinance, preventing cows
going at large iu the streets of Norfolk.
went into operation on the lst inst, on
which day eighteen were taken up.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-01-15

Just Received at the Old Drug Store,
5S0 Gallons Linseed OIL Of superior quality.
COV G. KAUFMAN & co.
Lancaster, July 81, 1851 Is
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CURIoUs FAor.-The Springfield Re.
publican gives the following nuts" for
geo!ogists To crack:
Hiram De Witt, ofthis town. who has
recently returned from c California. bIoughl
with him piece of auriferous quartz
rock, of about the size of man's fist,
On thanksgiving day it wao brought out
for exhibition to a friend. when it acci
dentaIly dropped on the floor and split
open Near the centre Of the mass was
discovered, firmly imbeded in the quartz
and slightly conoded. cut iron mail, of
the size Of sixpenny nail. 1t was en-
lirely'straight. and had perfect head
BY whom was that nail madel At what
period was it placed in the yet unchrys.
talized quartz9 How came it in Califor.
nial
Itmust have come from Vulcan's estab
llishment, thIown up probably in some
accident al xplosiOn Of his subtelraneous
shop.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY

9QDG0nAln9 S0Ou9e
Il have taken the pains to inform themselves that
SMITH & TONG keep on hand the largest and best
assortment for
CLOTHING MEN AND BOYS,
of any establishment in Fairfield county, and ac
count of the care used in selecting the stock by the
proprietors, who have had long experience in the
business, it is equally true that for quality and vare-
ty the assortment usually kept on hand,
CANNOT Biz EXPELLED,
By any other in the State And more than this, the
goods are purchased at the lowest prices which
bic the proprietOrs to dispose ofthem upon
FHE MOS I RE \SO\ ABLE TERMS.
In proof of all this the public are invited to call in
and examine the fine assortment which has been
selected,
FOX FAIL. AND WINTER WEAR
With the express purpose of clothing the male por
ton Of this community in the latest and most fashion
able styles and in the very best manner 1t can be
done and will be done, prices which cannot fail to
please; Among the assortment may be noted
Fine Cloth Frock and Dress Conts,
Cloth, Beaver and Blanket Over do.
All qualities and colors Of Sack do.
Black, blue and fancy cloth Pants,
do do do cashmere do.
do do do satinett do.
Black and fancy satin Vests,
Merino, cloth, plaid and woollen Vests,
Also fine assortment Of shirts, silk pocket and
neck handkerchief, suspenders, collars stocks Um-
brellas, &C. &c.
The above embracesa portion only of their Ready
made Clothing, all of which is we'll made and out Of
good material In addition to this the public will find
\ NOS EHC CELbENf ASSOR rMEN /
OF cloths cassimeres satinets & vestings of the most
beautiful styles and coors and of the best quality,
which will be made up to order, and
A GOOD FIT WARRANTFD!
| Thus not only being preparedto supply those who
desire ready made clothing but also being enabled to
accommodate any class Of customers with goods Sc.
lected with much care they expect to retain the pub
lie favor by pleasing their customers
| Thankful for past favors, continuance Of the pa
tronage Of the citizens of this and surrounding
ties IS respectfully solicited For good Goods, gool
fits, well-made clothing and low prices, competition il
j put at defiance.
Remember the place-immediately east of Rebe
and Kutz's store, with the words "CLOthing Store
painted above the door in large letters.
SMITH TONG.
|
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IL Early in October from 200 to 500
houses in Canton, China, were destroyed
BY Ere.
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FAIR AND CANDrD.-The firing upon
The Prometheus at Greytown by the Brit
ish man Of war has occssioned considers-
BILE comment in England, The London
News Of December 10, in an article on
the subject, has The following paragraph:
There is. we believe, no rational En.
ghshman who has paid attention to the
proceedings uf our diplomatic agents
aud naval officers in Central America
whether TN the Pacific or Atlantic. but
feels disposed To blush and change the
subject whenever that country is named.
A sill deeper sense of regret will bs
wakened should anything occurring in
that scene of our fnllies be allowed Il
interrupt the feelings of amiry WHICH pre-
vail, and "ueh, TO prevail, between Great
Britain and The United States. We wait.
,herefnre, with considerable anxiety for
mure full and authenticated information
respecting the apparently unwarrantable
aud mex pIicahle conduct Of the command.
er of Briti,h man-of. war iriag upun an
American steamer ofthe harbor of Grey
,Own.
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I,nok Outl

TNoR that hacking cough, 1t will lead to eonsump'
N' L. L. SL0CUM,
Nov. 90 Druggist, Lancaster, Ohio.
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Blank SubPDnas
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90DGlnam9 @00u9e
TITS now generally admitted by all persons who
Il have taken the pains to inform themselves that
SMITH & TONG keep on hand the largest and best
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-06-02
VOL. 53.-NO. Id.
!. oMAx,s GRAvE.

eau pass BY The tomb Of man with
somewhat Of. cain indifference; but when
/ survey tae grave II female, sigh iavol-
u1tafiis escapes me. With the boly name
Of woman, associate every soft. tender aud
d.ltgate Affection. thitk e her as tho
yoaag and beautiful vi gin. with eyes spark
ing. and checks esnsuned with each i.npas-
sloatd feeling 81 the heart us the Kind and
aiieetioaatc wife. absorbed 10 the exercise OF
her domestic duties as the chasic aud vir-
tuoas mafron. tired with tie foilies IL tho
world, and preparing for the grave 70 which
she must soon descend Ga thofe is some
thing 10 contemplating the character OF a
woman, that raise the soul far above the lev
81 Of society. she is formed 10 atlors and
humanize mankind to soothe his cares aud
strew bis path with flowers. In the hour Of
distress. she is the rock on which be lvcus
FOR support, and when late calls him from
existence her tears hedew bis grave Can
look down upon her tomb without cmutfrn =
Aan has always justice done to his memory
woman never. The pages Of history lie open
10 the ene; but the meek and unobtrusiyo
exceileneies Ct the other sleep with her un
noticed 10 the grave In her. many hays
shown the genius Of a poet with the virtues
OF saint. Sho too may have passed along
the sterile path Of existence, aud felt for 9th.
ers as now feel for her.
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Tnrscs TO BE nEMn,IrnrsHb.

Horses should never be put t1 severe work
on full stomach. More horses are hurt hl
hard driving after full feed, than by full
feed after hard driving
If the farmer wishes to have his pork bar
rel and meal chest bold ont Let him lonk well
to his kitchen garden. Plenty Of Vegetables
,conduce no. more to health than to profit.
In laying in stock Of winter fodder fot
animals, let 1t not be forgotten that little
too mach is just enough Starving animals
at any time is miserable policy
As you treat your land SO will it treat you
Feed il with manure literally, and It will
yield you beautifully.
Avoid debt as you would lcprosy Ifyou
are tempted to purchase on credit, put il of
for three days. You need time for refec
ton
Never beg fruit or anything else you can
produce by the expenditure Of little or Ia
Dor. 1t is as reasonable to expect man to
give away The products Of his wheat field as
VI has orchard or fruit garden
The man who uses good seed. has good
soil aud works it in good season. rarely fails
to have good crop to reward his toll
Nevtr forfeit your word The saying is
truth, Of any farmer. his word is ais g0od ~
hIs bond, is worth more to him. than The IN
terest Of $4,000 annually 40 Cul,ipa-
tor.
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AFRICAN PROVERBS.

A work has just appeared on the Yoraba
nation-one OF the negro races of the interi-
or of Africa. 1t contains vocabulary aud a
translation of some Of tie proverbs in vogue
among this people. Among them are the
following:
''An ungrateful guest is like the lover jaw,
which. When the body dies IN the morning,
falls away from the upper BY night time"
"A man walks at ease in the presence Of
his detamer; man steps proudly in the
presence of his abuser; when he knows tina.
neither of them has twenty cowries 10 his
house"
"Nhen the goat has fcd it returns home !:
when the sheep has fed it returns home not
returning home after feeding ruhs the char
acter of the pig"
Il he trader never confesscs that he has
sold all his goods. but when asked he will only
say Trade is a little bettcr.'
He who shares his friends prosperity, but
does rot move a hand to help him in his work.
is selfish; for he who eats the sweet should
eat the bitter.
1.-The time may be very long, but a lie win
be detected at last
Consideration is the first born, Calcula-
ton the next, Wisdom the third"
"A wild boar, in place Of pig, would raw
ish the town; and slave made king would
spare nobody"
because friendship is pleasant, we par
take of our friends entertainments, not be-
cause we have not enough to eat in our own
house"
Everything has its price. but who can set
price upon blood T"
The stocks are not pleasant, but they are
good for a rogue"
These will do pretty well for sayages -
These sentences indicate considerable civil
cation aud good IDEAS as TO morals aud bus
mess.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-06-02

None has greater claim on our politencss
or indulgence, our respect. The mortal tot
efing on the verge of his last home partakcs
aireaa& OF en- uneaitlly nature. He stands
as II we're IN communion With another swo,la
and IS entitled to exclusive privileges and
lmmun'tlcs Does the hoary head, blanchc,l
BY The whitening hand Of years, receive lis
due homage from youth? Alas, no Tho
trembling frame Of the venerable Old Win be
suffered 70 stand whilst vigorous. Gallon.
youth viii be seated.
outage seems 70 exist but bv mere SUI.
icraace Il is looked upon as intrusive a.,
boistorous mlrih. check on indiscretion !.
beiag 10 longer entitled to the common eour-
tesies OF lie. asta& on their youths own 81
lstence, forfeited claim on the tribute due i,
eadncity
We were unconscioasly betrayed into tl,cso
expressions Of our unqualified Misrepresentation
OF The cnlpabiliiy Of wi,ich the present eener !
alton is 50 glariugly distinguished
10 be wanting in politenoss to the ared
ceases to be fault; it is a crime against bu
maniy, sin against him who has granted
them, out 81 many Dortals. tie blessing of !.
prolonged existence. Need we saw more !,
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ART or syyrs,sriso.

Men are drowned BY raising their arms
above water, the uabuoycd weight of which
deprcsses the head Other animals have nei.
Their notion Or ability TO act ina similar man
ner, and there fore swim naturally, When
man falls into deep water. be viii rise to the
surface aud will conipne there Il lie does
not elevate bis hands lfho moves his hands
under the water, in any way ho ploases, his
bead will rise so high as TO allow him free lib-
erty to breathe; aud ifhc viii use bis legs
as IN the aet Of walking. Cor rather walking
up stairs,) his shoulders win rise above tho
water. 50 that he may use the less exertion
with his bands Or apply them to other pur-
poses These plain directions are recommen
ded to the recollection Of those who have not
learned to swim in their youth, as they mas
be found highly advantageous in preserving
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-06-02

We 60 into a little oratory. where all pray
together nightly before they 20 to rest
Thence we descend into a garden Ter tire
men, and pass thence by a door into the
womens court. TIE chapel-bell invites us
to witness the assembly Of the Sisters for the
repetition Of their psalms and litanies From
the chapel We return iato the court ana en-.
ter a laage room. where the women are all
busy with their spinning wheels One old
soul immediately totters Ia the sister Conc Of
the same Sister with whom we set out, aud
insists on welcoming her daughter with u Kiss.
We are informed tibet it is a dclusion OF her
age to recognize in this Sister really her own
child who is certainly far away. and may
possibly be dead The Sister embraces her
aficctonately. aud does nothing to disturb
the pleasant thought.
And now we 20 into the kitchen. Prepa-
ration for coffee is in progress The dregs
Of cniiee that have been collected from the
houses OF the aflaent in the neighborhood
are stewed for a. long time with great care
The sisters say they produce very toleta-
bic result and. at any rate. every inmWe IS
thus enabled to hsvea cup Of coffee every
morning. to. which 1--we is able 20 administer
the finest Mocha favor. a Sister cutters
from her rounds out Of doors with two cans
full of broken victuals. She is healthy. and,
| thrnk, handsome woman. Her daily
work is to go out with the cans directly after
she has had her morning. coffee, and to col
iect for the ninety old people that are In The
house. As fast as she Ellis her cans, she
brings them to the kitchen, and goes out
again; continuing in this work daily till four
o'clock.
You did not like this begging? What are
the advertisements on behalf Of our own hos
pitafs what are the collectors? what are
the dinners, the speeches. the charity SER
mons? A few weak women strong in heart.
without advertisement. or dinners, or charity
sermons; without urgent appeals to sym
pathizing public; who have no occasion &c
exercitate charity. BY entieingit to balls and
to theatrical benefits patiently collect waste
God from house to house, and feed tie poor
will it, humbly and terdefly,
The cans are Low to be emptied; the con
tents being divided into four compartments,
according TO their nature--h broken meat. veg
etables. slices Of pudding. fish, &c. Each IS
afterwaid submitted to the best cookery that
can be coutriyed The choisest things are
set aside these. said a Sister, with a look
eff satisfaction, will be for our poor dear sick
The number Of sisters altogether in CHS
house engaged in attendance on the ninety
in6rm paupers. is fourteen. They divide the
duties eff the house among themselves. Two
serve in the kitchen. two in the laundry; one
hegs ore devotes herself to constant person
al attendance on the wants Of the old men,
and so on with the others. each having her
special department. The whole sentiment ei
the household is :hat Of very large and
anialle family. TO feel that they console
the last DAYS Of the iniirm and aged poor, i
all the Little Sisters get for their hard work
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CERTIFICATES.
sPnrSc Mills, BERKELEY cornTY. Va,
April 10, 1852

SPEISG Mills, BEEKEtEy CounTY. Va.
April 10, 1852.
To Dopid z. Res, Fsq--Sir have been using
the Holden Patent Dress in my Barrs for two
months, aud have giveuit fair trial find that
it much improves my grinding with the same
amount ofpowerf my ayerage grinding with a full
head Of water has been fifty bhis Of -four in TWEEN
~ four hours on one pair OF burrs with the new
dress, and by pushing it we have made sixty bbs.
in "a hours. The stuff is as well cleaned and as
light as ever made With the old dress the yield
is equal and the quality Of The -four is rs good ii
not better thadsbciore this dress was put in.
Before put in the dress my average grinding
with full head OF water about 80 bbis Of -four
In "a hours, with ihes same pair Of bnrrs feet and
inches For chopping this dress has exceeded
my expectations | had no idea that so much corn
could be ground on pair Of burrs feet inches.
With full head Of water am regularly grinding
fifty bushels Of corn per hour for my DIS tillery
The impression that the new dress sweats very
much is erroneous for in grinding so bbls Of -four
with the new dress there is not so much sweat pro-
daeed as was with the old dress in grinding so bbls
t Given under my hand
ALLEN c. HAMMOND.
have been the head Miller for DR.. A. G. Ham;
mond for the last fifteen years and do certify the
above to be true statement.
A. NILLENBERG.
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rey~ Discomfort, is sin, that is It's own
punishment, and makes men torment them
selves It makes the spirit sad--the body
sick7-apd AZ tie enjoyment sour; it arises
not iren the condition, bat the mind. Paul
was cor!entcd 10 plisnn; Ahab was dscop-
tented 10 palace hc lad the delights Of
Canaan, that pleasant land, the wealth Of u
kingdom. the pIeassr. Of court the honors
and powers Of throne; yet IL. this availcd
him nothing without Naboth's vineyard -
luordinase desire exposes men to continual
vexations, and being disposed to fret. they
will always dnd something to fret about
Mathew Henry.
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THE SAME OLD TUNE vrru VARIATIONS.

YEIHE Undersigned has just returned from Balti-
more with the largest, best. and most complete
assortment of every variety Of material necessary
in the Manufacture Of
Saddlea, Harness, T-unhs, Fali8es,
ever brought to Berkeley County. lie IS now pre-
pared to DO work OF every variety in his line, in n
style of elegance superior to any thing ever before
Witnessed in the Valley of Virginia. All persons
in want Of an elegant SADDLE, superior Harness,
a serviceable Trunk, are respectfully invited to
give him call before purchasing elsewhere and
get any of these articles at prices that cannot fail
to suit the purchaser. He has now on exhibition
n largo stock of Saddles, Harness, Trunks Sc
which ifnot sold soon will be sent to the 'woRLps
FAIR
Nv old customers and rs many new ones MS can
,ooi-; i convenient are invited TO call ut the old
stand JACoD DEMONSTRATIONS
Juna II. 1851
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WATER DRINKING.

Prof Silliman closed a recent Smithsonian
lecture in Washington, By giving the follow
ing sensible adrice 20 young men :-"If,
therefore, yon wish for clear mind strong
muscles. and quiet nerves, and long life and
power prolonged into old age, permit me to
say altiIo' am not giving temperance lee
ture, avoid all drinks but water, and mild in
fusions of that fluid shun tobacco and opium.
and everything else that disturbs the normal
state Of the system rely upon uutrcious
food and mild dilutent drinks, Of which wa
ter is tho basis, and you will need nothing
beyond these things except rest. aud due
moral regulation Of all your powers, to givo
you long, happy and useful lives, and Sc
rene evening at tie close"
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CARRgAGE FACTORY.

.AIsnss%S>,, from the old stand to the West end
EI4E2,.l1.@ Of John street, ION the corner OF
john and Raleigh streesl leading to the Wiuehes-
ter Turnpike, where nm now prepared to fl al!
orders in my line OF business with promptness
and despatch, and on very reasonable terms, rs |
desire to give fan satisfaction to all who muy IL.
vor me with their custom. All work built 10 or
der insured for one year accidents excepted
Thankful for past iavols aud DESTROYS 20 retain
your patronage, | invite you all TO my establish
ment and examine quality and prices before pur.
chasing elsewhere NEIL ALLEN.
Jan. 1 3. 1852 Corner Of John and Raleigh sis
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poeti1al.
LINES.
BIZ WIZ. c. BRYANT.

The Aiay-sun sheds an amber light
On new-leaved woods and lawns between
But she who, with smile more bright,
Welcomed and watched the sprnging greer
i in her grave,
Low la her grave.
The fair white blossoms of the wood
In groups beside the pathway stand;
But one. the gentle AMI the good,
Who cropped them with fairer hand,
Is in her grave
Low in her grave.
Upon the woodlands morning airs
The small birds mingled notes are flung
But She whose voice more sweet than theirs,
Once made me listen while they sung
Is in her grave
Low in her grave
The music Of the early year
Brings tears ofaneuish to my eyes,
My hesri aches when the flowers appear,
For then think of her who lies
Within her grave,
Low in her grave