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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

wHIs NATIoSAL coxvESTiov.-The Baltimore
Sun say ys:-"We earu that The wing members oil
Congress have determined by an almost unaui-
nlous expression ui sentiment To huld the conven
tion in Baltimore; and that meeting will take
place on the aOlh instant, for the puropose al
determining upon the day
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22
CITY OF LANCASTER.
HI9uaay Eyenlng April 10, 1852


TINS LEGISLATIVE FRAcUs-l,is to be
hoped that the Ohio Hnuse of Representa-.
tiyespossesses a stronger sense of their
own dignity and Importance than the
House Of Representatives in Washing.
Ton, aud that they will not permit il to be
violated with impunity. A simple apol
ogy for Hsgrani breach Of decency aud
decorum, is not sufficient atonement fni
the wrong. We do noi ask for an ex
pulsion of the members who have thu,
tisgrsced themselves and the station the,
occupy; but let them be promptly repri
manded aud lei such members under
stand that they must transfer such scene
toa more appropriate place.
ADJouRNMENT.-lf The editor Of th'
'Chillicothe Advertiser possesses m0r'
firmness than our Neighbour up street, he
viii not be as willing to acknowledge
that an adjournment Of The Legislature
is all proper. right and necessary
Whether he has arrived at the motive q
not which has led to the adoption Of th'
resolution. we are free In admit III / it j
the only sSbstaatial reason for all adjourn
ment. The Ad0ertiSer says:
"We insert the report of the selec
commiIlesiu the Ohio Legislature. upo
tho subject Of adjournment. Read il
We have not time ct present for com
ment, further than that the concluso
'f the Committee is highly injudiciou
one. aud believe that the interests of III
pockets ofthe gentlemen had more 10 d.
with the recommendation for an extr
session, than the interests Of the people.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22
Erocer;es and Fruit.
Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire.

TINE undersigned as Agent of the CITY INSU-
RANCE COMPANY OF CINCINNATI, is pre-
pared 10 Insure property Of any description against
loss or damage by FIRE, in the town OF Lancaster
and vicinity. Office Main Street, Fosters Building.
JOHN GARAGHTY.
Lancaster. December 81. l849 daft
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

DRoIDEDLy Ricu, The proprietor oi
Tammapy Hall recently brought suit a
Rainst William B. Lawrence. Lieutenant
Governor OF Rho,le Island. aud fhy three
others, members 1T the "Demrcratic
Central Committed" Of the city nf New
York for ls49. for tho recovery Of ssOs,
so. rent If his rooms occupied by the
Commitieo during that year. Mono oI
the defendants appeared, but Mr, Law
renee. who first triedeio got rid nf hi'
liability. pleading that the Con,mitieeswaI
not Incorporated; but falling IN this, be
objected that they were mere agents. il
which he also failed. Ills main argument
and ground or defence thsn was. that the
additional sale of liquor, caused by the
meeting of the Commiteo in ihe Hall,
Gas amply soficiep, To compensate the
owner for the use Of the room. lighla
fuel, SC. We are Inclined To think that
there was gnnd deal nf truth IN tue
plea set up. but hnw utterly destitute oi
al sense Of shame must the man or party
be. that conld set up such defence To .
Just debt. We do rol remember IN have
heard Of more disgraceful development nj
than this. in all the records of partisa,
corruption that have come under our oh
sorvation.-C Cincinnati Gazette.
MeLANcHoLY SUicIDE.-A son Of III,
Rev. Mr.. Williamson, a Universalis
preacher At Louisville. Kentucky com
mittsd snicide by frs, usi"g chl"r"fnru
aud then hanging himself "u Tuesda
.niphtlast Ilc WIS Ia years nf age, an
his mind had been aAtcledfpr SOME Tin,
In consequences 0freadiak sndssw JasI
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

Carriage Trimmings now on Hand.
Is .sIt, rsr lsb nIIPTIG RTs, sPRNgs js1gs so 80
2l2-D u well assorted lot of c n, Japaned and
Enameled Cloth, Enameled Leather )amasks, Frin-
ges, Laces Brass Bands, Stump Joints, &C., fer sale
cheap by EFFINGER, WHITE d LATTA.
Lancaster, October 30, 1861 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

DlsHoSnRA BLE.--K -KassHih wns invited TO visit
Cincinnati atl enjuy il. hspitalities by vote ol
the City Council-25 To l9;- but the said Council
now rellseiS pay Nr, cplemaps bill ($s65 20 }
Tor the expenses ~ tho Governor and snite. al.
tongh i is made ont in accordance with negotl
ation in which their own committee was u party.
--Scioto Ga:eite.
The day for manufacturing party cnpitnl out Of
The K"ssuth mania has passed by, aud those WIN
danced most In that movement seem unwilling 10
pay the fiddler The recent iracus in the Legi..
lature grew out oi this mme thing, question
whether he S,u,e or City should not the bill o
Gov Kossuih aud suite" at the Neil House. and
in the wny Of argument two Honorable members
threw snnd boxes At each other, having failed tc
throw the sund in the eyes Of the people. II isl
pity TINT Kossuth ever got into nch hands.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22
rUnNIrURE! FURNITURE!

FURNITURE! FURNITURE!
CEORGE L. ECKERT still continues at his new
W stand on Main street, in StanbeTry's Building
tlco doors East Of the Hooking Falley Bank, where
will be found as usual general assortment Of CABI-
NET FURNITURE, which is admitted by all to be
the largest and cheapest before kept in this place
from the plainest to the. fin -
80 est, consisting Of
8 S1s2se Is SOFAS, solid Mahogany
CHAIRS, Tete-a-tetes, Divans, TABLES, Stands, Bu.
reaus and fine Bedstesds SC. &c.
CINCINNATI FURNITURE-He will also keep
on hand general assortment of Cincinnati Furniture,
which will be sold 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 will be warranted to be well made and durable
materials. At
GOOD HEARSE is always in readiness to attend
funerals. The subscriber has now and hereafter will
keep constantly on hand Coffins ready made so that
he will be enabled to furnish them in few minutes
notice. Hewill promptly attend funerals any where
in the county without extra charge
Thankful for past favors he respectfully asks con-
tnuance of the public patronage. In the same build
ing is Mr. G., Smiths Chair and Bedstead Factory so
that customers be accommodated in either line at
the same place GEORGE L. ECKERT.
Lancaster November / 1850. 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

LIQUORS.
a Casks Brandy,2 do London Brown Stout, Wines
4 of all kinds, Old RyeWhiskey,& SC just received at
July 81 G, KAUFMAN & cos
SWAN HOTEL-LANCASTER OHIO.
N STUMP, having extended his lease of this well
-. known house, is prepared to accommodate the
TRAVELLING public in the best manner.
The Table will be furnished with the best Of every
variety the market Affords the Bar will be supplied
with the choicest of Liquors. and the Stabing, amply
sufficient for the accommodation and safe keeping OF
horses and vehicles will be attended by an attentive
and careful hostler,
Lancaster. April 10, 1861 49
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

J. o o F.-Amons tue benevolent cPern'
tious of this order. we notice that the Grand L"dgt.
Of the Southern District of New York has before
it plan E,r founding an asylum for the aged III
digenl members oi the order.
The plan suggested is the purchasing tract
Of no less thu fifty acres Of an'i in the vicinity
Of New York, and the erection Of the necessary
buildings thereon. tile occupants thereof To con
tribute in part To their maintenance by such Il HI
L bor US they may be able TO perform. Th'
meaus proposed tn support the asylum is by levy
ing contribution oln0l less than one cent week
per member Of ench lodge which shall elect It
unite in the enterprise
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22
Copper, Tin and sheet-Iron Ware,
Dissolution Notice,

Dissolution Notice.
TVNHE Co-Partnership heretofore existing between
IL G. j.. Bitter and {. M. Beery, under the firm
name of BITLER & BEERY, has been dissolved by
mutual consent The notes and accounts are left in
the hands Of c. NJ Be ry for collection, and all know.
ing themselves indebted to said firm requested to
call and settle Immediately. G., ]. BfTLER,
c. NJ. berry.
Lancaster MarchlS, 1852. 46
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22
pU0SCCNE LAMPS.

A New and desirable article recommended
IN economy, comfort and avoiding grease on Car
pets, &c. They only need being seen to induce any
one to purchase them The public invited to cal
and see them at the city Drug Store.
Lancaster, June So, EDWARD l.. SLOCUM.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

and d gree among manRlnd-all Of which. without
ore di sentng objection pronounce this Ointment to
be GOOD
As day by day it tunobtrusively extends its sphere
of action along the borders of our vast country and
circulated throughout its extent evidences ofis
power and new proofs of its efficacy are continually
developed Three millions of boxes, applied to dis
ease within the last four years have established the
astounding fact, beyondthe power Of cavl or cont a.
diction that it is INFALLIBLE in the cure Of all Tu
mois Ulcers, Sores, Burns, letter, Piles, Scrofula,
Erysipeas chiblanS, scald Head sore Eyes, Quinsy,
Group Rheumatism, Broken Breast Ague in the Face,
cornS, SC 1t completely restores the Insensble PER-
sPIRAGIoN and by this opens those avenues by
which nature intended TO expel the morbid matter Of
the body thus is the system cleansed the blood pu-
riiied; and the health restored.
II has power to cause all external sores ScrQfui-
ouS HuRiOrS and Poisonous 1v0unds to discharge
their putrd natter and then heal them. Its rightly
terme' All Healing, for there is scarcely disease,
external or internal that it will not benefit. have
used it forhe last fourteen years for all the diseases
of the chest consumption and liver involving the ut
most danger andresponsbility; and declare before
heaven and man. that not in single Case has II fail
ed to benefit when the patient was within reach Of
mortal means.
J. McALISTER 14l Fulton-st New York Sole Pro-
prietor A.& s HENDRY, Agents for Ohio
Sold by Il. l., Slocum and Otto W. Kraemer, Lancas-
ter; f.. Kalb Rushville; WV. Reed, Carroll; MCsmp-
bell Pickerngton Leonard and Brother, Basil A. Z.
Mitthof, Lockvile; Samuel Bartlett, Winchester; J.
Endsley Lhopolis; L. Geohegan, Baltimore ] Clay
pool, New Salem; j. and s. Henbee, Amanda; Daniel
Hawkin, Sugar Grove; Ashbaugh and Beery. Bremen.
October 90, 1851 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

SuUTB CARoLINA AND SEcEssIoN. The seces
sion convention of Snulh Carolina assembled ul
the 2Gth instant. and thuse who have been nstru.
menta in calling it evidently alarmed at theil
own folly. and now look tn public opinion to check
it in its mad designs There is wonderful
charge of late ia the tone Of the secession jour
mails ol that State. The State Rights Republican
Inns un article (which the Charleston Mercury
cOpes,) in which, speaking Of the convention. i
says
In the first place, we may fairly c0nclud,
that it will not attempt in regard 10 Federal reIa
tons any separate "r solitary action. for The Stat
has positively Hegatived such a proceeding. Ii
the secnnd place, we may conclude that il vii
not medJle with our intern 1 orr ganzutiun. 70
that department has not beep entrutted To il b
public sentiment, hut tuCt!y Withheld Ia trntl
the convention is an accidental body, elected b
a Osry anal PARTON cfthsPeqpie,%
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22


HEALING OINTMENT!
From Physicians the most
skilful and celebrated, J,
from Councillors learned
in the law, from Judges Of
celebrity on the Benc h,
from Ministers Of the Cos
pei, whose undertaking in.
tegrity have made them
shining lights in the path
of Truth, from enlighten-
ed Professors. from acute
Merchants, & from those
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22
OvcrMhclming Teslimomy.

over HALF Million of Testimonials have been
W received by the Proprietor Of McAlsters ALL
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20
THE SCHOOL lASTER.
BY J. @. WHITTIER.

Jeremiah Paul was a short, round
persorage, with quick. had almost
said spiteful little gley eye, a bald
head in front and short slIffcue be-
hind. He was a wonderful man 10
to look at, aud his history was no
lsss SO than his person. At one pc
Iiod he was the village sehoelmas'er,
a rare pedagogue and learned ; it is
said, not only familiar with Dilworth's
Spelling book and the Psalter, but
also with such difficult mathe matical
problems as are comprehended in the
abridgment of Pixies Arithmetic. i
may be readily supposed that such
ripe and rare scholar would not be
suffered 10 remain long in obscurity'
his talents were not of an order to
blush unseen, and accordingly IN ms
forlieth year, he was honorsd Win
the Office, and enriched with the emo.
oluments appertaining 70 no less =
d'gnitary than Justice Of the Peace
hut We are getting ahead Of CUR
eloFy, aud with the readers permiss-
ion. we will 60 hack few ysars, and
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20

TRIAL OF BIsHoP DoANE.-A notifi-
cation is said to have been addressed by
the Senior Bishop of the Protcstan. Epis-
copal Church to the other Bishops to
NEE, in convention at Camden. on June
24lh, for the trial Of the charges against
Bishop Doanc. This notification was re.
ceived while the Council Of Bishops was
in session at ST. Johns Chapel, New
Yolk, ION Wednesday last. a.oroin ing
delegates to the Jubilee Celebration in
London, June 18th. and it is III sht
that Bishops DeLency and McCrosky
will not go as delegates according to the
appointment, on account Of the Conven,
ton, but that Bishop Hopkins Of Yer
mont my go, a rumor having been cir
cul tied that he win refuse to sit IN Bish
OPP Danes trial.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20
THREE MIl.LlONAIRES.

A New Orleans paper has some Curl
Gus commentaries on the lives Of severs
rich men recently deceased in that city.
Among them are the following
! John McDanough had bat two pas
sions - notoriety and accumulation. -
These he pursued through a long. an
niggardly, and sinful life, and these he
exhibited in his will. He clutched at
his bonds aud titles aud money bags in
his dying moments; and by " will both
silly and intricate, and fruitful of fraud
and controversy-a mirror OF his char
actet-he sought to control and admins
ter them after death. He cut his neg.
lected relations off wish a shilling, and
beq0eathed the enormous aggregate of
seventy years OF ava'ice and cunning,
to sommunities that will never plant u
flower on his grave Or m ,isten it with a
tear.
Joseph Fowler was cold. selash,
cynical, vulgar man, who lived for him
self alone. thinking neither Of his scf>
fering kindred in this world, nor OF G cd
and eternity. lie was the slave Of Nam
mon all his life, and died at last without
having the courage to make will. OF
the grace to make, by pablo charities,
some PREPARATION for the sel6shness of
his life. His relations. who vanity in HIS
life time impiored tie crumbs shat fell
from the rich mans table will now, il
is hoped, receive and enjoy the masni,
hcent estate which he accumulated by
extorton. and coined oul Of tears and
destitulion.
Cornelius Pauldinc was a bother N N,
than either of these. lie was fripil
penurous and exactiag, but he some
times gave. and gave freely. For many
years he had been member Of tho Bap
fist chu,cA; and al various y, RODS ate,
his emoyal to New Orleans, be p: ovidrc
place Of wo ship fr his brethren, ant
rendered his house as n residence for thu
minister. Several clcrsym~n came Il
reside with him. but, notwithstanding
their habits Of self denial, he starved
them all ou'. Nor did The church thrive
any better under his auspices, The form
of government of the Baptists. which is
a pure democracy, was not adapted Il
the disposition OF Mr.. paulding. Ill
was al bltrary and diclA!or!al,and the re-
suit was, that the Baptists of New Or
leans. though few in number and pool
preferred to worship in obscure places
rather than occupy the splendid churc'
which he sometimes proposed to erec
for Lhem. Mr. Paulding lived lon:
enough to learn useful lesson from lh
death OF JOHN Med ,nouyh. lie reat
the commentaries OF the press upon hi
unnatural, selfish and Iii sacious will
tic has wisely bequcathed The bulk o
his estate to his relatives. has mad
generous donations to tlr; Orphan Asy
lum and public schools and we rejoice
to learn. appropriated $4,000 to the
Baptists of his adopted city.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20
LTCHFIELD CONN.,, THURSDAY 90 1859

ing is not commenced in time, nor con-
Quoted in proper manner. If season.
ably commenced and properly conduct
ed, it would neither ''reduce the buoyant
spirits of children nor destroy their
happiness hut while it freely INDUCED
the former, would greatly promote The
latter. Now the habits are formed before
the work of tanning is commenced aad
the business becomes wo.k Of co,rec>
lion, when it should rather be a work of
prevention, Chose who wish TO see the
writer's views on the subject of the
Training and Education of Chidren,''
will! fad them briefly given in "Moo,e's
Rural New Yorker" Vol. iii. Nos. 2, 5,
aud
"But what shall be said of the propo,
sails to lecture children on their parents
neglect Of duty ?" The Observer here
docs me injustice. would not relieve
the conscience Of the child. but would
have parents leetured on the suhjec, of
their own duties and sponsibihtics. -
These "Ssories fer Children" by emitting
"ho Pf"o"tS paw III 'ho A""'S'' "'0 Cdl-
culaled 10 ".relieve the consciences" of
parents, many of whom are glad to be
rid OF a troublesome duty. and to throw
off an unpleasant responsibility. While
therefore would hold the child to the
duty of obedience and propriety Of CON
duct, would hold the parent to the duty
Of training" and would have him feel,
chat, if his child is the slave Of a bad
II .b,t, he himself cannot be innocent in
the mater. Let these Stories then con
tain something in the shape of caution,
waning, or expostulation. TO parents. on
the subject OF their own duties and re-,
sponsiolllties, and they would cease TO
be Objectionable.
Ap'ii, 1852. II.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20

an Irish Wood Cutter Last week
Mr.. Bigelow. eff Sherburne, told newly
arrived IrishmaD. whom he had just en-
ployed on his farm. to 60 out into his
pasture (pUinting 70 pasture over be-
You'd bis orcha. d. } and cut all the scatter.
ing pines. The Ifishman went 10 the
orchard. instead Of the pasture, and COM
menced work on the apple trees. He
cut down two entire rows through the
orchard before he was noticed. The
trees were fine. young bearing trees. and
the damage done was estimated at 800,
The poor fellow seemed hardly aware Of
lhs mischief he had done. and said he
meant to have got them al cut down be-
fore night.-LOsSsR C0srisv.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20
Singular Freak OF Nature.

The editors of the Charleston Is. c.
Mercury say that they were visited Il
few days since by IL gentleman named
H. II. Copeland, "A native of Laurence
District but now res ding in Hard coun'
", 10 that State. who presents, in his
peculiar organization. II very rcnlal ka'
Die natural phenomena. Ills tight am
and hand and right leg are infected in
such q manner as to exhibit in evsry
u otioa The nature and movement of a
snake. The arm affected is smaller than
the other, its muscular developments
different, sensation much less acute, and
its actions altogether beyond the control
Of his will The motion Of the arm seem
ed to be impelled by separate and
distinct volitlon, or an instinct entirely
ITS own. The character Of the move
ment is snap I'd, % considerable extent,
by external circumstances. Al any sud
den noise, startling appearance. Or the
like, the arm sometimes fornss itself into
a coil-the hand darling from the coil
as if in the act Of striking. AT other
times the srm and hand have the motions
of snake under full Roadway, the limb
preserving the peculiar ,ortuous e1olion
Of the reptile. Atsuch times The rap
idity Of the movements truly astonish>
ing The action Of tho affected parts is
continuous. The muscles are never en-.
tirely at rest, though sometimes the ac-
ton is less intense than ut others. The
right eye has snakish hook. which Is
NOS to be seen in tie left, and in the
formation of bis teeth the contrast is
singularly striking. On the left side Of
the mouth, bosh in the upper and lower
jaws, the teeth are we'll formed and reg
ular. while on the right side, above and
below, they are extre mely irregular and
fang like.
Mr.. G., is now 46 years old. and has
been thus affected from the time Of his
birth. He is one Of those curious eases
which sometimes occur, in which the Ell
fects Of intense fright with the parent
are seen in the unnatural orgAnis 'tlo
Of the of priag.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20

remarkable elegance and ease of di:tion
perfect taste in wit, and manners. and
conversation, but no loquacity. and rather
languid spirits; sort Of indolent disdain
Of display and accomplishments an air
of great good nature and kindness, with
but too often some heanlesSneSs, duplie-
lily. and ambition, These are some cf the
traits, and such I think. as would mos,
strike an American. You would think
her rather cold and spirilless but she
would predominant over you in the long
run and indeed is very bcwitching ans
dangerous creature, more seductive and
graceful than any other in the world /:
but not better nor happier; and l am
speaking even Of the very best and most
perfect"
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20
LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER
LTTCHFIEI.D, May Is 1852.
For the Enquirer.
N o W 1.


NOW.
Turn we from the distant Past,
Where enchanlment's hand hath cast
Graceful robes Of fadeIess light
Round some forms that meet the sight
Such Eternily shah give
Unto those who Justly live.
Turn we from the Future dim,
With its wild prophetic hymn,
That like music of the sea
RiSeth up necessarily
Murlners of approaching Fate
We may hear, but not translate.
Turn we to the scenes that now
Show US human JOY and woe
Where the turm1I aud the strife,
Smiles and teas, and death aud life,
Show US that the earth is still
Battle ground for good and i'll.
Storms arise with frowns of vra,h,.
Costly ruins slrew their path.
His gay throne The monarch fiads
Shaken by the rushing winds,
Old expressions torn at bay
Strength to him whose spear shall Stay
Dives wantons rs Of Old
Glittering in his FURNISHED gold.
Men are daHzled with it's hight
Flashing on their ea,th bound sight:
GOLD they seek, at home. abroad,
In tneIr haste they write it, Con.
Onward, onward, rushing past
AS The swift winged mountain blast
All things driven seem 10 be
Like fraII harhs upon the sea,
Mini assumes tie helm to guide
Through the vexed aud toaming tide.
But upon the darkling sea
Walks unseen the DEITY
On the stormy wind lie rides,
Stills the blast aud chains the tides,
lie alone can guide us safe
While the toauing blll1ws chafe.
Nuy, 1852. J. l.. W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-05-20
Remember !!

THAT G. BRADFORD Of VOL
l. cottvills. has just received some
5000 yards Of Rich Spring Cstiesss'
which he is selling at FROM to 10 ssAIs
per yard. e.@
500 yards Nss0 Spring De LANES al
llSl-2 cents.
Free, AM= -.
ssS 10 ps. French Muslln'. fast color''
~ Ia cents.
~ . AH~0 --
VI Stacks of fast solored GiugAams' a.
Ia cents.
A@~o
That you caa buy oil kinds OF Dry
"a Iods cheaper at his Store than at any
Ter store in the county. ana az cheap
any in the State.
ALDO
That he pays the highest price Tor
4. @. BRADFORD.
WoEeotssiIIs. CoH~.