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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

KEEPINo ArPLEs.--Mr. Pell, of Ulste
county N. Y, the celebrated exporter o
apples to Europe, recommends that apples
after having been picked, should be laid Oh
a floor, by hand, without pouring from the
baskets, until they are twelve to eighteen
inches deep, and be left to dry and season
three weeks; when agnin packed in clean
barrels. they may he kept any reasonable
length Of time aud safely sent to any part
of Europe or the East Indies. The plan OF
drying and seasoning them prevailed gen.
orally some years ago, though now-a-days s
il is mostly discontinued and considered
useless. We are disposed to think favor
ably of this process when il becomes mp)r-
tant to keep apples safely till next spring to
end to foreign countries, for we have al
ways observed that after opening a barrel a
few days after being put up, in ever so dry
weather, that the moisture often stands in
drops over the whole surface, and although
loose barrels will allow it mostly to evap-
crate, yet when they come in contact, the
two surfaces retain il and cause rot.
The carrying Of apples in a common
wagon. either before or after barreling, is
Diurious-they should be moved on springs
or on slcds. The least abrasion Ofthe skin,
or crushing Of the cells Of the pulp contain
ing the juice, allows fermentation and de-
composition, and the subsequent decay Of
the whole mass,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

HrThe stamped envelopes, which the
new postage law requires the department to
place In the hands ofthe postmasters for sale,
will be ready in January.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25
From the New York Tribune.


Sleep. my baby; day is waning
And the evening star is reigning;
Shadowy forms Of Dreamland's feigning,
Drowsy senses are enchanting:
Peacefully rest,
For thy limbs are pressed
Close to a mothers fostering breast.
Sleep:the Wintry wind is signing,
Every chiuk and Granny trying;
But the blazing hearth is vying,
Cheerful light and heat supplying;
Sheltered and warm,
The gathering storm
Cannot approach thy delicate form.
Thus ! would forever hold you,
Softly to my bosom fold you;
Still in every good to mould you
And from evil TO withhold you;
Else would fly
To the Cherub's sky,
And plant thee a glittering star on high.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

C. w. 9Z. RniirOad.-The New York
Tribune Of the 10th, says thatths adviees by
the last Steamer have produced considerable
activity in the best descriptions Of our secu-
rites. First class railroad and County
Bonds have been In request and the Pur-
chases yesterday and to-day for foreign sc-
counts have not been less than two millions
of dollars.
Among others, that paper notices "large
negotiations made by Messrs. Delano, Dun
levy g. Co., who effected sale Of the LIST
Mortgage Convertible Bonds Of the Cincin-
natl, Wilmington and GAINESVILLE Railroad
Company to several large European banking
houses at price which must be satisfactory
to its stockholders. The financial position
OF this Road, Joined to the wealth and popu-
latiOn of the counties through which it pas
ses, and the importr nee of the roads with
which it connects Cincinnati, entitle these
Bonds to rank among the best in our West
ern securities. The reliable subscription Of
this road is now Sl,625, 900
First Mortgage Bonds 100000
Total $2,995, 900
while its estimated cost, including full
equipment, is only S2,6OO,OOO, leaving a
wide margin for contingencies. The grad
ing of 80 miles of the Road, from Morrow to
Lancaster, is nearly finished. The rails for
this section were purchased at the very low
est price, ofwhich $500 tuns have already
arrived at New Orleans. The entire Road
will now be pushed to completion with the
greatest energy"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

LEelsLATuRE.-The Senate spent much
time in Committee Of the Whole on the
School bill. II is subject Of great impor.
lance. In the House, the entire afternoon
was spent in debating question Of con-
struction of the constitution. Three
fourths of the members are necessary to sus-
pend the rules. The question is. whether
this means three-fourths Of the whole
House, or three-fourths Of those who hap
pen to be present. The Speaker decided
that it required three-fourths of the entire
body.
After much debate, the House sustained
the Speaker This is important, and will
prevent action, very frequently, as it will
require the assent of ~ members. There j:
often less than that number in attendance
We do not say it is a wrong decision, but
that it will trouble the House, at times, when
they want to do some special business in a
hurry ry.-JOurnGl.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

THE CUBAN DIFFIcULTIEs.--The New
York papers contain the affidavit of Purser
Smith of the Crescent City, in which he
states that he has not written to, or carried
away letters from, disaffected persons in Gu
ba; that he has not had anything published
against the Government of the Island; and
that he has never been connected with any
hostile expedition against it. This, it is sup
posed, will satisfy the Government and put
an end to the difficulty; but whether the
Satanic press of this country will quit find
ing fault with their own Government fol
maintaining the honor and good faith o
treaties, is very doubtful matter.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

REBELLIoN IN CHISA.-We have dates
from China, by way Of San Francisco, to the
7th August The Government had not been
able to suppress the rebellion. A horrible
story is related Of the murder of fifty thous-
and persons-men women and children-by
the rebels, in a successful assault on the
city of Chunchow. The slaughter is said to
have lasted for three days and three nights.
The account is not authenticated. The
Chinese emigration to California appears to
be temporarily checked, probably owing to
the exaggerated reports Of unfriendly feel
ings entertainel by the miners towards the
Cinnamon. Tho Government was about to
inhict summary justice upon the seventeen
persons convicted of the atrocities upon the
crew of the American ship Robert Browne.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

JThere are nineteen plank roads in
the State of New York, costing $3,s9O,2ss,
or 81 ,S33 per mile.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

PoLIrENEss IN DUNSiNG. An old gentle
man had owed firm for years; at last aftel
everybody's patience and temper were ex.
hGusted, clerk named Frank undertook
to get the money. ......
Frank called upon the gentleman, anC
met with polite reception and the usua
answer, with the addition; "You need mo-
trouble yourself young man., about the mat
ter, | will make It all right"
30 no." replied Faank, "I could no
think for a moment Of compelling you tt
call at the store for few dollars. II will
not be the slightest convenience for me tc
stop in, as pass your place of business 81,
times day, to and from my meals, and
can call every time goby."
"Here," said the old fellow to his bool
keeper, alarmed at the prospect of being
dunned six times a day for six months, "pay
this impertinent rascal. He cans beat m,
in politeness, and il he wants a situation,
will give him two thousand dollars year.
-Hunts Merchants Magazine.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25
Tuesday Evenlng, Nov. ss, 1859

INVASION OF CUBA.-A letter in the New
York Times from HSVana, expresses the con
fdent beliefthat any private expedition tina,
might attempt a new invasion Of Cuba
would meet with speedy and entire de-
structiOn. There are now in commission
on that station six or seven war steamers
all built in England, and OF the highest quail
tiles as vessels Of war, and five or six more
are also in process of construction in Eng.
land, destined for the same service. The
military force on the Island exceeds 10000
men, all well disciplined and thoroughly
equipped and the police system puts the gov
ernment in instant possession ofevery move
ment by which its safety is threatened
The same writer states that Mr.. George
Law is regarded by the Creole population O.
the Island as power Of the first rank among
the nations of the earth.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25
INTERESTING DISCOVERIES IN PERSIA

INTERESTING DISCOVERIES IN PERsIA.--
mixed commission which embraces Eng
land, Russia and Persia, is now engaged in
establishing the boundary line between
Persia and Turkey, about which there has
long been difficulties. Col. Williams, well
known to many Americans, and a man Of
character and talent, is the English commits
sioner, and on the authority of scientific
American writing from Persia, the Boston
Chronicle relates the following:
In the prosecution Of this work the COM
missioners have come upon the remains Of
the ancient palace Shushsn, mentioned in
the sacred books of Esther and Daniel, to-
gether with the tomb of Daniel, the Prophet.
The locality answers to the received tradi-
ton ofits position land the external evidence
arising from its correspondence with the des-
crption Of the palace recorded in the sacred
history y amounts almost to demonstration.
The reader can turn to Esther, chap. j., v. 6,
there he will read ofa "ravement ofred, and
blue, and white, and black marble in that
palace" That pavement still exists, and
as described by Col Williams, corresponds
to the description given thus in the sacred
history. And in the marble columns, ,dlapi.
dated rnins, the sculpture and the remain.
ing marks of greatness and glory that are
scattered around,the commissioners read the
exact truth Of the record made by the sacred
penman.
Not far from the palace stands n tomb
on it is sculptured the figure OF man bound
hand and foot, with huge lion in the act o
springng upon him to devour him. No his
tory could speak more graphically the story
of Daniel in the Lions Den. The Com
missioners have with them an able corps o
engineers and scientific men, and most in
teresting discoveries may be expected. The
Persian heads are found upon the
palace and the tomb. Glass bottles, ele
CANT as those placed upon the toilet table o
the ladies' of our day, have been discovered
with other indications of art and refnemen
which bear out the statements Of the Bible
Thus, twenty-five hundred years after thu
historians of Esther and DAME; made thei
records, their histories are verified by tn,
peaceful movements Of the nations Of ou
day.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25


BUILDINGS SAVED BY THE FIRE ANNIHr.
LAToR.-A fire broke out in the lower story
Of large store called Leavenworth Block,
in College street, Burlington, Vermont, last
week, which broke through into the book
store Of Mr.. Goodrich above, but was ex.
tinguished by the fundamentally Of one oi
Phillips FIRE snnihlators. The Free Presi
says:
The universal opinion Gas tho reader will
see by the cards Of Mr.. Leavenworth and
Mr.. Goodrich) was that the building would
have been utterly destroyed but for the An.
nihilator. While the fire companies were
transferring their hose from one locality to
another, the annihilntor was applied by Mr.
Harnum, and saved the building. In regart
to this there are not two opinions.
6rOne oi the California papers aver
that a company, composed of ten persons
working mining claim on Sandy Bar, tool
out, as the actual proceeds of one day'slab r
l5l pounds ofgold dust! Placing clean rive
dust at value Of $l7 per ounce, which W
believe is low price, the amount would b
S4l,072.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-11-25

0T"During the summer Of 49," writes
a southwestern correspondent OF the Knick.
erbocker Magazine, "if do not mistake the
year, was present ut n court held at Pas
cagoula, Miss, (a favorite resort for Mobil
ians during summer), to try the landlord o
the hotel for selling liquor in less quantities
than n gallon, it being contrary to law o.
the State. Present, Justice Hawkins, sit
ting upon decayed stump in front Of the
hotel, with pea-brush along side Of him.
prisoner, what have you to sny!-guilty
or not guilty!'
Not guityn
. prisoner you know you lie, for have
drank myself in your house at least twenty
times a day, and am pretty good witness
as well as Judge of liquor but as there are
some doubts in my mind as to whether Pas
cagoula belongs to my particular State, and
as half the Mobile boys would die without
their liquor, the court, in its clemency
impose on youa fine Of one picayune; but
blast the man that informed upon you. Mr..
Sheriff, take this pea-brush and whip the
informer out of town! Courts adjourned
Landlord, you had better treat the party!'
This was the first and last complaint ever
made in that district for selling liquor
Such judge would hardly pass muster
down in Maine"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-30

The wing papers attempting prejudice The people
against the democratic ticket because the London Times
has expressed wish for It's sucsess The wing journals
forget themselves They would rejoice over The praise
Of any leading European paper II they would reflect
moment they would remember with what proud grathc
ton they epublshed The encom ums Of the English press
on Gen. Taylors inaugural address, which resenbled
royal proclamation much and The eagerness with
which they laid before ther readers the praise which the
Tory press bestowed on MIR. Flllmores messages They
would remember, also. that the great bulk of the
British press always denounced the spiri, and ten
denotes OF The democratic rariy, aud has always
opeaiy avowed lis high regard for the character oil
The wing party The London Times 10 great extent.
represents the liberal party in England Ii is opposed
TO the protective policy aad advocates free trade and
prefers The success OF the democracy only because OF
It's attachment to ffeetrade principles But the tory pa
peTs-those which oppose liberal movements which ad-
voeaie strong governments and uphold monopolies and
class egslaon-have always abhorred the democratic
party and all other parties which would elevate the peo-
pe while they have manifested the strongest sympahes
for the conservative spirit OF the whg party because
IL IS opposed TO progress and to the Improvement OF
The condition OF the people Freedom OF commercial
tercourse benefits both parties to commercial
lions and ii is but natural that English journals which
blinded BY bgoy and thoroughly convinced that
restrictive duties and laws absolutely necessary
The preservation OF society," should wish the
restoration of high tariff in this country, bu, rather the
spread of reelrade principles. which confer much
benefit on the varied interests OF the two countries
We think the New World can work out its own destiny
and but little for the sympathy OF any European
nation II, however should attract the good wishes
OF any party beyond the Atlantic, trust twill be the
party which desires the relaxation OF the rigor Of mo
nachical ideas and the introduction OF liberal pin
cipes rather than the minded. bgoed conserya
lists. like the tories OF England, whose hearts Away:
throb responsive to American federalism.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-30

The Republic in reference the certificate Of this GER
flying gentleman, calls him /" democrat" The special
organ al This lime might well call him baby because
he stood in that interesting relation But all that is
over now. We understand that at this time Mr. Tuck
supports Gen Scott II he does not we should be gad
to bear him say so and when be does, we will do
what we 10 make bis declaration known
BE this as may he has been three times or more the
nominee Of the wings and abolloniss acting together
and elected BY them against the democratic candidate
Ne has been since about The time OF Mr. Haes detection
openly opposed TO the democratic party and organization
he voted ior Mr. Winthrop Speaker Of the las, Con-
gess and he does pretend belong 10 The democ-
sey.
Yet m order 10 give Mr. Tueks certificate more weight
Than i IS entitled to- the Republic does not hesitate 10
represen, him as :" a democrat
Can the Rpubiie suppose that such tactics fail 10
BRING down upon tsef and is party the indignation OF
TIE people, whom they designed to mislead
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-30

To appreciate The man it is 10 accompany
him 10 the Senate, and hear him address the most en-
hghieDed debefatye body Ia The world on sonie great
question OF national policy or international law he Is
not what Is emphacay termed great orator. SUI he Al
once arrests your attention. His manner 10 good MS
look animated and his language chaste flowing.
and appropriate. You that he is not speaking Tor
effect; that he has great leading object steadily ~
view, which he Is gradually approaching, and ~ the
most direct line HIS positions ale all well chosen and
clearly defined. and you follow him step by step without
effort and with increasing interest. You have no appre
hension that he will TAIL for you discover Ia bun that
sell reliance which augurs OF success You discover
TOO, that be is drawing upon rich and well arranged
stores OF classic and political lore. not ikey 10 be e1-
hausled, aud the skill and talent TO them TO the best
advantage and when be has taken his seat you feel con-
vineed that you have listened 10 most mastery afgu-
men, from highly gifted American statesman. and are
not rsed TO find that the Senate and The gallery have
been listeners with you.
General Pierce is now slightly on the shady side OF
hiy-ihat period which may not inapuy be called The
temperate Of life. The slight frost upon his head
has cooled The fevor OF his blood but has cnt no cold
ness TO his heart. He has been answering democrat
throughout his political fe and stood hrm by General
Jackson IN all his trials when the tmld and the lime
deserted TO the enemy He has been. too the
chlteci OF bis forunes-secuTed every round in the
ladder as be moun,edand when the voice OF the people
shall assign him TO the topmost round, he Will stand
self poised and erect
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-30
For the Union.
Democratic Triumph In Oregon.

The Oregon annual elections. held on the first Monday
OF June last resulted in the election OF toen dem
ocras to seuen wings The democracy Of Oregon driven
psy oganizaon by the usurpaiion OF power by the
federal officers OF the Territory have thus spoken their
estimation OF wing misue, and condemned the appoint.
men and conduct of Gaines governor of the Territory
This is the first political struggle Of The democracy OF Or
egon under regular party organization and though the
whig petence Of :" no party" rung from end of
the Territory TO the other by opponents, aided in
some by fshy members of party, the
result is that Oregon is tumphany sealed to the grea,
principles OF the democratic party All hail, then, to the
democracy OF Oregon since they have struggled manfuy
10 bring the Territory up n the democratic way, tina,
when she becomes State she will not depart from il
The present administration at liberty TO poke, this
unequivoca expression OF the popular mind in Oregon
indicative Of their admiration and regard for the appoint
ment and conduct of Governor Gaines and the wing
secretary Of the Territory by whose miserable misman
agement and Official, not 10 say Impairment inter-
ference with the legislative affairs of the Territory, the
democracy of the country thus driven to party
ganzation.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-30

During the discussion on the river and barbot BILL now
pending in the House Of Representatives, Mr. Ashe, o
North Carolina, offered amendment empowering thu
commissioners Of the town Of Wilmington to levy ton
mage duiy to the distractions in the Cape Fea
river.
Inns amendment is in accordance with the tenth sec
uon OF me hrs, article Of The constitution, which pro.
'oes mar no State shall, without the Of Con.
seNs' Jay any duty Of tonnage, keep troops" &c II was
adopted 10 Committee Of the Whole and. il sanctioned
Dy Congress maybe productive Of Important effects on
'as Improvement policy OF the government Immediately
alter the adoption ofrhe federal constitution he system
improving nTers and hsrbors by means Of tonnage du
ss levied win The consent Of Congress, was adopted
and many cites 10 The early history Of our government
ehed upon this source for the means Of improving ,be
Aaeors and the MYERS on which thew were situated and
would not have abandoned il but for the seducons Of
'Hravagant expenditures for local purposes from the
sdera treasury Mr. Polk 10 his celebrated veto Of the
yer and harbor bill urged the adoption Of the plan Of
Improvement contained in MT Ashes amendment, and
sustained BY the committee.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-30
General Buffers Speech.

We invite the attention of readers TO the eloquent
and patriotic speech delivered by General Butler at the
democratic ratification meeting Cauollton, Kentucky.
Gen Butler sets forth his cordial approval of the demo-
cratic nominations in the appropriate and generous
terms while in alIudng TO General Scott, he Ian
guage emineniy BETTING the relations in which General
Scott and himself have heretofore been placed in the
military service OF the country.