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

CLEvELAYD, April l4--The steamers Baltic aud
Ocean aud propeller Globe came in from Erie to-
day. The Morton we learn is fast in a field OF
ice The ice is reported quite plenty as far up as
Conneaut. but few days will probably give fair
sailing Herald,
ERig. April l5-No ice to detain boats going
up Atlantic just inside the harbor agrouad.-,
Keystonr leaves tonight ut six. Alabama arrived
al one to-day.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22
Che Gaufaster @a3ette.
LANoAsTER. APRIL 10, 1854.


gTaE DIsrRIcT CoNvENTIoN.--We pub
lish the proceedings of this body in to-
DAVIS paper. The attendance was not as
large as usual, owing to the very bad
weather of yesterday. The proceed
inps were conducted with harmony.
The designation of Messrs. Vinton
and Harris as Senatorial delegates and
the appointment Of Col. Trump as dis,
trict delegate and DR.. Toland as alter
nate, could not have been bettered.--
Either of these gentlemen will properly
represent the public sentiment of the
State and will make excellent and infiu-
ential delegates.
VThe New York Tribune of the 9th
inst. says, 1--WE gave by special telegraph
despatch the proceedings of the Whie
caucus at Albany. The following are
the resolutions. which passed by soto !
the latter being William Taylor of the
XIIIlh district of this city and county
who afterwards concurred with the ma
jority:"
WHEREAS, Gen. Winfield Scott, il
consideration of his life having beer
wholly devoted and actually spent in thu
service Of his country. and that by sucl
service he has pre- eminently advanced
its honor and renown at home a"d abroad
has shown himself justly entitled to tn
gratitude and affection of his countrymeu
therefore.
RESOLVED, That the whig members c
the Legislature of this State do preseu
to the Wing National Convention hi
name as their first choice for the Pres
dency. subject to the decision OF sue
Convention.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

WONDERS OF THE TELRGRAPH--D Di
ct communication was had on Friday
evening. between the New Orleans tele
graph office aud the office Of the New
Orleans line in New Y6rkseily;the whole
exten, of nearly threea lhausand miles Of
wire having been successfftyrSsorked in
single circuit Dispatches were sent
from New York I, New Orleans. and
answers received. sirty MINUTES ahead oi
time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16


New Orleans, fair ~ Niddling.G BIG Ordinary. "
htIsasiic. -. 8; 3 liz S''' asssS
The moderation in the business of this msrke. has
prompted holders orders in Manchester submit
tracts for goods and ct reduced prices but spnners
and manufacturers alike Indifferent, and reject all
offers below the full prices current last week and nst
anxious to enter upon engagements ut those
terms.
grain market has assumed very firm attitude and
all dtscrp tioRs of breadsu have upward tendency
bueiners continues to transacted in wheat
prices Of yellow Extreme have also been
paid for -four, the export demand being nearly par
with supplies coming in. For Indian the inquiry IL
not so brisk but prices are maintained
LONDON Morrr MARKsr, Nov. one O'Clock p. M
The buoyancy noticed Et the close Of Saturday In the
English market il fully maintained to-day, and the ge-
neral tendency Of business points upwards There a.
however marked change In quotations Consos both
for money and account 1905 to a. reduced three per
cents SOS to Il three and quarter per cents 1884
to IN, exchequer bills for both issues rs to IS
The market for Turkish Scrip Is shade hatter this
morning and the prizes has been quoted at 3 to pre-
MUM.
The railway market continues buoyant with In
Of business Mining shares firm and Austria
Ian chartered bank shares are steady
Three clock Consols for money and account 100x
to n. Shares ere dull
HAvpr. Nov 2-(From correspondent There
buPy demand for cotton all last week. in
quence advces from Liverpool aud Manchester Sstur-
day The market rather dull 200 bales changed hands
at prices, but still there appears illness
the part Of certain holders Notwithstanding small
stock. The French funds and railway shares continue
their upward tendency and purchases are being made
present prices for serious capitalists but 1t is very
doubtful that the end of the with
out decline In prices, the rise in the value Of
All Saints Day observed close fete consequently
are without transactions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16
a merieau OH.

From the returns Of the Board of Trade Il appsars
that the importation Of American oil has presented
steady annual increase, some idea of which may
be formed when II is stated that in the year 1913,
the quantity imported was $50 tuns whilst in 1850
it reached 3, li5 tuns. The Greenland fishery. OF
late years. has materially diminished Ia the
Southern Pacific we have not half a-dozen ships:
whilst the French and Americans number seven or
eight hundred; and our colonial bay and sea whal-
ing, ms carried on at New South Wales and Van
Diemen's Land. has been destroyed by the tempta-
tions which high wages have presented to shore
employment Thus, the total value Of oil and
whaebone exported from Sydney and Port Philip
has d. esdfully fallen off in ten years. from el27 f79
in the year 1871. to f29 1868 in 1860, and this latter
included c. 20S the value of oil sold by foreign
ships for stores and repairs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16
THE LATE ST.

Liverpool, Nov. 3-Noon.
Our cotton market Is quiet to day. The sales VIII
probably to about 000 bales at the decline quoted in
Brown shpley Cos Circular Of yesterday viz.-more
than sixteenth, and rather less than eighth Of
penny per ID.
BY TELEGRAPH FROM LONDON TO LIVERPOOL.
LONDON, Nov. 3, A. n.
The American clipper ship Surprise from Canton, July
10 has arrived at Deal.
The government Inns quashed the proceedings in the
Six Mile Bridge affair.
The Madrid mail has arrived at Southampton, but
brings news Of Importance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16

WRIGHT, CANDY co s CIRCULAR

WRIGHT, CANDY GO 3 CIRCULAR
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 2 1852.
CorroS The excited state OF market for this Sta
pie continued up to the close OF business Friday last,
reported in adyces per Canada Of that date On
Saturday the demand moderated but other feature Of
interest manifested itself The Asa's sdvces
ceyed yesterday morning. and their character coupled
with the previous large purchases influenced moro
limited inquiry and induced FREQ offerings which acted
partially prices in instances whore saes desired
but as general rule there unwngness to part
with stock al quoteble concession To day the
kot quiet aspect and speculative parcels
Bbundanty offered tor eae although there is pressure
TO realize and prices do not vary than 1l6h from
the rates Of last Friday although make sales greater
decline must be submitted TO. The sales Of the three
daxs est mi cd NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16
From lie FoIlet.
,inhelieu. Of black yalyet. This mAnteau

The Richclieu, Of black velvet This msntcau is
plated into q neck piece, with . collar Of guipurc
falling over the shoulders Large Venetian slceves.
fastened up with bow, from which escape three
tsssels The Same description Of bows serve to
jasten the msnteau in front.
The Seislsro. of grey cloth, with violet oolored
velvet trimming The form is verv full, aud round
behind with deep pelerine CANAL fastened at ths
shoulder seam the frents are straight; . broad
band Of violet velvet 10 placed dat reuaa The
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16
Naval Intelligence

U s. ftigate Raritsn, Commodore ssS suhssorsntiy
Callae Oct. Is from Valparaiso ana sSh'~
for the same port her way home a.. rh.r,ss IT Kan.
& sloop Of war supply Com s na ssed Aususk
pedy from New York for East indie' -
% in Straits Of suDda. o., a.rt-~ - -
T. ,s.sn,b'y ..ss.eh".ssss , S - -, iSsh fr,S
.i,,srnia ahs leaves for hons 0ek l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16

tity coming forward this season will be light com
pared with former years. arising from large puroha-
SEES for the United States, which are expected TO
take oil this three times the quantity they
used purchase four or five years ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16

stage, gradually rise, and pass into tho sacred
ediAcs.
The following notice with respect to dress H. it il
stated, about TO be issued BY the Earl MARSHAL =
All persons taking part in the procession ut the
funeral Of Field Marshal the Duke of wellington,
with tho exception Of those wearing uniforms,
to appear in mourning, without weepers, but with
mourning swords, All persons admitted to seats in
the cathedral will appear in mourning frock dress
Servants not in mourning attending the carriages
VIII be admitted with silk or Grape hatbands and
gloves.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-16
The Aggremive spirit Of tho American Cha

From the London Chronicle, Nov. Q
: Alth ouRh the summer has passed away witnout
ally now ssts nlpt having bsea n..oo Cass ~ sas
adveutarsus citizens Of sbs United Ststes it Is ser-
tain that American ambition has not sbAa1onsd the
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20
The Cuha of the Pacific.

IT, last mail from California brought intelligence
from the Sandwich Islands late the 18th oi Feb
rusry. The cession Of the Islands the United States
or, the establishment OF Republic, taking strong
hold upon the public mind King Kamehama III is very
friendly Americans and hes been frequently heard
express his desire resign the and retire from
the ennoyances of public life but unfortunately he
ouppet in the hands Of his minister's and though
heartily dsgusted with everything connected with his
iron yoke, He is in fact, entirely dependent upon bis
servants for money to pay his expenses and support him
10 his opposition 10 the movements oil the factions.
letter from an intelligent gentleman living at the
Capital Honoluu expresses the opinion that the project
OF change Of government will certainly and very
take place. A number of American gentlemen among
whom is Samuel Brennan Esq, Of San Francisco have,
within the last few months, made extensive purchases
of land with view to the anticipated change in the
form of government and the raising Of tobacco
coffee, &c., for the supply of California and the Pacific
republic will be declared by the king himself and that
the ministers will be compelled to submit In proof of
this. DR.. Judd has notwithstanding the policy Of the
British Government-issued proposals to several plant.
loan them the funds three per
per month"; and take mortgages their estates
rity and in note addressed Of the most promi-
planters he expresses the conviction that the dis
contented condition Of the people renders change in
evitable.
The island will support population OF several mil
hons, and their climate and geographical position
of the first rank and Importance The industry enter.
prise and refinement of the Ango-Saxon alone
wanted to render them the garden OF the world they
Of the Pacific large emigration from Calilor-
mia is looked for shortly and need be surprised
hear in few months that the republic of the Sandwich
Islands is a ''fxed fact."-Cin. Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20
Cen. Scott and the Compromise.

The Wing press that favors the compromise assert
that Gen. Scott pledged to that measure, and prove
this points divers persons who alleged have
heard Gen. Cass express himself upon this matter.
Lately member of Congress has written long letter
the Republic, to show that the hero of Lundys Lane
is, and always has besn firm supporter of the
sures Of adjustment.
Now is seems to u.s. that this Is the veres piece OF
knevery perpetrated. Instead Of Gen. Scott him.
self declaring his opinions upon this subject of the
PROMISE he leaves that matter to divers newspaper
scrbbeIs who write suit what they think is BEST and
after all leave the people in the dark as to the real opn
ions entertained by this prominent Wing candidate
for the Presidency. Why does not the General II he be
such good com promise man. boldly come upon
this subject and avow himself, his signature,
friend and supporter of those measures3 Is there
man who doubts that Scott would swear ii il become
necessary that he committed upon this SUBJ
ecti There is not abolition or freesoil who
has any fears upon this subject for they know that
Scott has always been tnctured with their principles
and like the south By Gen. Taylor, they willing to
trust him.
How is it with the prominent men Of the Democratic
partyi Every one OF them are known TO TO be com.
mitted upon the compromise measures. At the first
intimation that Gen. Butler hostile them, that
gallant General honest in political well mill
tary warfare denied the imputaon Indignantly, and
that his own signature, and without the aid o
newspaper etter.writers.
And vet though this is the history OF the two parties
in regard to this matter, charged by certain
Whig editors, with never being candid IN our actions
No makes such an assertion. believing IN his heart
at the same time that il is The history of the
past teeming with facts and figures that will not le is
TOO plain for any person be mistaken in this matter
That history proves that while the Wing party have
succeeded bat by sacrificing prirc'ple at the shrine
interest-but by covering with, mask oil deceit the
non. .committalism and ignorance of their candidates
for the sake OF dpaiLabitythe Democratic party ha
ALWAYS had its principles well defined and its platform
well laid down.-Madisoian.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20
How tho Diggsrs do il.

The following paragraph, extracted from letter
from San Francisco to the Newport Nsps, as In
credible anything in the Arabian Nights OF Guver:
"Two commoa-lookng persons entered the hotel thi>
morning, Just from the mlnes-a and his wife. The
male individual looked, for ali the world like daya-
borer and the female bore the closest resemblance
Irish scucn. She coarse vulgar brogans, hen
girdle attached gold watch and chain valued at
least two hundred dollars. The husband left the ho-
tel or half hour and returned with receipt for one
hundred and fifteen thousand dollars, the value Of the
dust which be had just consigned for transportation
New York Tne sum had been gained by diggng the
husband dug while the wife washed assisted by her lit
tie son, aged ten years"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY rs, 1859.
Legislative summary.

SENATs.-In the forenoon Yesterday several reports
made from select committees. The following bill,
passed to repeal act for tae relief OF Michael Gran
non-ayes ss concerning the liens Of mechanics and
others-ayes 3s; concerning the three per cent. fund
ayes 80; joint resolution the subject of donating the
pubic lands in the State the Stateayes 38 in rea
on to the duties OF treasurer Of Stateayes 35 noes
concerning saline ands-ayes 36 for the regulation
the penitentary-ayes 80, noes 4; concerning county
prisons 29, a organize the militia-ayes
2S noes 3. The following failed for want of constitu.
tional number Of votos joint resolution in relation to
pleadngs and practice in the U. s. couris-ayes 81,
III fixing the per diem and mileage of the General
Assembly-per diem, three dollars mileage three dol
lars for every twenty-five miles the most direct usu.
ally travelled route-ayes %, noes IA Bills on tho
second readiag were under consideration.
In the afternoon, number Of bills were read the
second time and disposed Of.
HsusE.-Petitions were presented by Messrs Wilson,
Hanna, Cowgirl, and Benin. Reports were made from
committees by Messrs. Holman, Dobson, Schoonover,
and Mcconnell. The temperance bill, as reported by
The committee, Passed-ayes Sc, %. bill pro.
vidhg for the appointment Of nolaries public; passed
ayes 6S, noes g. bill defining who persons of un
sound mind and providing for the appointment of guar
dians for such persons, &c., passedayes 7s none
bill prescribing the duties of Governor passed-ayes
u, noes l. bill fixing the rate Of toll on the Wabash
and Erie canal was ndef tey postponed the motion
OF Mr.. Nelson On motion of Mr.. Holman, the civil
code reported the House by the Law Commissioners
was referred to select committee of two from each
judicial district. Senate joint resolution asking Con.
gress for grant of land for the endowment of Normal
school for the education Of females passed-ayes S.
noes D. bill to provide for the election of electors of
President and Vco President Of the United States pass
ed without opposition. bill amend the third section
OF act to Incorporate the White River Navigation
Company, passed-syes 81, noes H. A bill prescribing
certain msdemeanors punishable only by justices of the
peace, passedayes SO, noes l. bill prescribing the
powers and duties Of coroners, passedeyes 10,
none.
The entire afternoon occupied in discussing the
propriey Of consolidating the township library fund.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20
Legislative summary.

SENATE Yesterday in the forenoon, petitions were
presented by Messrs. Niback Safer, and Henton. The
bill in relation the inspectors Of beef salt, pork, -four
tobacco and hay. failed the question Gifts passage
ayes o. IT, The bill supplementary the gener
al railroad law, (prolbiting the tapping crossing o.
the Lavrenceburg and Indianapolis Railroad In the
county Of Dearborn, except within the corporate limit.
Of Lawrenceburg,) also failed its passage-ayes IS
noes IL. The bill providing for State board of equa
zation uader discussion OF the time the
refusing to ensross it having been reconsidered.
Ia the afternoon the consideration Of the bill equazine
tho for taxation Of the real property Of the
State was resumed, and occupied nearly all the af
ternoOn. The bill ordered to be engrossed-aye'
25 Is. number of reports from select commit.
tees was received and considered.
Housz.-TemperaHco petitions were presented BY
Nessrs. Carpenter and Mcdonald. Reports were made
from committees by Messrs. Holman Lewiston Stover
and Owen. Mr. Bshm introduced bill increase tn,
capital stock of railroad companies A bill authorizing
plank coal and other roads to railroads, faec
for want OF constitutional maorty-syes 80, 50
bill defining rho boundaries of the counties Of hi,
State and bill regulating the duties Of the Secretary
State passed without opposition. bill regulating in
terest money, passed-ayes SO, noes 80. This bill
hxes the rate of interest at six per cent.
The Hall Of the House, the suggestion Of the
Speaker, was unanimously granted to Prof. Gardner
the New England soap man, in which deliver ad
dress on his favorite theme on tomorrow evening.
The principal portion of the afternoon occupied
in discussing the proPney Of taxing the Wabash ant
Erie canal bill establish and regulate ferries pass
sd-ayes q, s. bill providing for the election
Of the clerks Of the circuit courts and prescribing
Of their duties, Passed-ayes 81, noes g. bill Prov-
ding for the election Of county shers and prescribing
some Of their duties, passed-ayes CT, noes 3. Mr..
Cockrum introduced bill relative to navigable water
courses and the enjoyment thereof.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20
The Covington ARRAY.

Wecopy the following additional particulars Of this
unfortunate occurrence from the Lafayette Journals
From private letters and conversation with citizen
oil CovIngton we have additional particulars OF
interest. To all inquiries the cause Of the difficult
~ its origin, &c., Captain Duncan invariably replied
Nothing, 1t was nothing, and seemed determined not
to reveal anything hat would afford additional evidence
against Mr. Hannegan. 1t is said that short be-
Tore he died he observed that he, himself blame
It thought by some that he made private declarations
to the whole matter but il they have yet been
made public. He died, after suffering the most intense
pain, calm and composed at IL O'clock on Saturday last
fully and freely forgiying Mr.. Hannegan immediately
after the occurrence, Captain Duncan requested the
Masonic fraternity, of which both be and Mr. Hanne.
gan were members. to take him in charge. They did
So and he buried with the honors OF that order on
yesterday (Sabbath) afternoon The funeral took place
from Mr.. Hannegan's residence, where Capt Duncan
died. The latter was the only living brother of Mrs.
flanagan, who still lives, the object of universal pity
The anguish Of Mr. Hannegans mind is said to be most
intense and excruciang The consequences Of his rash
act have driven him state closely bordering on in.
sanity. Captain Duncan was member Of bis family,
highly esteemed by all who knew him. He had resided
IN CoWngton but about two years, merchant, and
had gained the goodwill and friendship Of the entire
community by his universal afability and genflemany
demeanor. He formerly otzen of Newark O.
and commanded the only company of mounted rihemen
from Ohio in the Mexican His bravery and cour.
age were undoubed and many of his old acquaintance
will hear OF his death with the poignant grief the
deepest Heleaves family. never having been
married His age was about forty. At the time Of his
death he seemed to be in the prime Of lfewas hearty
hale, and OF fine commanding personal appearance.
But he is gone. Covington has lost one of its best
citizens, and its prominent family has been buried
in woe the tide Of which time roll back. No
steps have been yet taken for the Of Mr. Han
negan. The entire community although highly excited
deeply sympathize with him his loss the consequence
OF hIs own act B.omentary passion and tho influence
OF liquor are generally supposed there, to be the
Of the whole calamity.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20
A Mare,s Most.

Some Wing of great legal learning, and capable ol
drawing no distinctions has discovered that If Gov
Wright should be elected, he cannot out his full
term because the Constitution restricts the service TO
four years. This discovery paraded forth in the Jour-
nal The present Constitution has reference, only, to
officers elected under its provisions. Office held under
the old Constitution is not taken into consideration But
should tho Wings, by the cry Of no party and the aid
few Democrats elect their Wing Judges, they might
by some forced construction, GUST the Governor. This
they would try the only hope Of getting Wing Gov
ernor The people will never elect one.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20

Do INDIANS SwEARi-This is a curious question, and
the answer by Mr. Schoolcraft should put the white
man 10 the blush This gentleman, who has for many
years closely studied the Characteristics OF the race
says;
sMany things the Indians may be accued of but the
practice OF swearing they cannot, L nsve mace many
enunres into the state Of their vocabulary and do
as yet find any word which is more bitter or re-
proachal than match and aHnemoosh, which indicates
simply had dog. They have terms TO Indicate cheat.
liar thief murderer coward. fool. azyman drunkard
balbler But have never heard Of an mprecstion or
oath The genius Of the language does not seem to
favor tho formation of be used in oaths foS
Of proanv II the result Of tho observa.
,op Of others as well as my own say that Indian
cannot curse"