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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

HAY VS.. GeLp.-The Ohio Farmer, in
commeutin. upon tbs letter of a California
correspondent, makes sums very sensible
,emarks about the mania which has NOSES
sed the people of this county to folsa" e
golden fields Of their own State to dig
the "s1lIen f,Ids" Of C lliforhia, where
they often gather m,re disappointment than
produce. The Farmer says:
Ithas ever been our opinion that the ulti.
nate prosperity of California, or any other
state, must be Influenced more by its adapta-
ton to agricultural pursuits than by any or
all the gold mines that have been or may
be found therein. There can be no sort of
doubt but that the greatest source of wealth
which Caliivnia possesses is found IN the
rich valleys, table lands, a. mountain slopes
SO graphically described by Fremont, aud
now 81 ably noticed by Mr.. Kelley. When
these resources are developed, as they will
be very soou, the gold diggings and quartz
rock will sink INFO comparative insignia
canoe. Look at it, ltis said that the yield
| Of gold from the California mines Tor the
current wear will reach the enormous sum
Of filty five or sixty millions Of dollars! An
enormous sum. truly; a I'd yetwe venture to
say that the value Of the hay crop alone in
New York will fully equalit. Six counties
Of that State produced in 1850 100000 tons
of hay. which, at 81 per ton, would be 3d.
sou, 900. THIS they do year after year with
a gradual increase, AMI yet how few are
soen rushing to the ~mfradows of Oneida,
Jefferson, Chenango, Delaware, Chau. au-
nue or ST. Lawrence!
The wheat and corn fields Of Ohio pro-
duce annually more dollars than the gold
mines Of California. Yet there is no noise
made about il; and, instead of thousands
rushing 10 them in hope of growing sudden
ly rich, thousands have been fleeing from
them in search If gold--gold--gold.
Wehazard nothing in saying, that had the
emigrants to California, since the discovery
Of gold there, gone Instead to the rich lands
OF our Western States, they could have pro
duced double the amount OF all the golt
dug from the mines Of that FL Dorado. The
capital necessary to place q man in workin!
condition in the California mines woul'
have settled him comfortably on an eight.
acre lot in Iowa, in a good cabin, with
team, farming utensils, provisions, &C., an
insured him, instead OF a chIncs for a littl
gold, the certainty Of an independent posi-
] ton for life, without the sacrifice of home
t friends, health, morals and indeed all tina
men should esteem valuable in life.
Thank heaven, the "goIdeu mania" is |
:, its decadepce, and the time is near when
d will be seen and known that every ounc
$ Of gold dust dug from tho California mine
d. costs twice the market value.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

Gov. SrEvENs.-A correspondent of the
Oregon Statesman, writing from Thurston
county Washington Territory, recommends
earnestly the selection OF Governor Stevens
as delegate to Congress, on the ground
chiefly that he can do most towards secur.
ing the terminus Of the great Pacific rail-
road In ilIs territory q Washington.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

MISSISSIPPI CLOSED AT ST.. pAuL.-The
clerk OF the steamer Hindo arrived ut ST.
Louis on the goth ult,, from the Upper Mis-
sissippi, reports that the river was frozen
over at st. Paul, and that navigation had
been suspended entirely. He represented
the weather to be very cold. Winter had
set In in real earnest.
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Attachment Notice.

4 T my instance an attachment was this day issued
n by Alfred McVeigh. a Justice Of the Peace Of
Hooking township, Fairfield county, against the pro-
perty and effects of Robert Duncan. a nonresident
of said county. Dated this 9Th day Of November, A..
d. 1853 G.. SHERMAN,
Executor Of the Estate of. d Dietriek. dec.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

Dagusrreotypss 1t will be seen by refer
ing to his advertisement that V. NJ. Girls
void has purchased the daguerrean estab-
lishment of r. d. Mcbride, and is prepared
to take likenesses in a superior style. Mr..
Griswold is one Of the 6rst Artists in the
country, and We take great pleasure in well
coming him among US. See his advertise
men and give him a call.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

AN ETHIOPIAN HERcULEs--A negro in
Petersburg, Va, took up and 'toted" on
his shoulder, a hogsheaj of tobacco, from the
depot to the Central Warehouse. 1t weigh
ed 3s5 pounds. The South-side Democrat
saws this is a fact.
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EstaIe of John ChrIsty.

NJ Office is hereby given that have this day
y been duly appointed as adm tor on the Estate
of JouN CHnIsTY, deceased, late of.Fairield county.
persons having claims against said Estate will
present them within one year, and persons knowing
ihemse YES indebted are requested to make imme-
date payment. HENRY CHRIST, Adm'tor.
November %, 1853
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THE MAINE Law IN RHODE IsLAND.-A
man has been found guilty, at Newport, Of
violating the "Maine Law" of Rhode Is
land. The punishment is ten days impris-
onment and 800 fine.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

EDWARD l.. SLOCUM, having purehasethe
II entire Stock Of Drugs and Medicines Of
George G. Beck now offers the same for sale, together
with a large and we'll selected new stock atthe Old
Stand known as the City Drug Store, where may
be found alarge and complete assortment ofDrugs Me-
dieines and Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuff, Glass
Ware and Window Glass, Brushes, Groceries, Fancy
Articles, &C., which WILDE sold wholesale and retnils
upon as reasonable terms as can be purchased in tho
city EDWARD l., SLOCUM.
Lancaster, April "a. 1851 d&w6x
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H LOWEST PRICES,

VIII he maintained. While he intends TO sell the
OF Goods and put out nothing but the best of
Work. he intends also, TO dispose Of his stock at
prices that will convince the most s~keptical that his
is the CHEAPEST IN THE CITY.
He will also keep on hand or manufacture to or
der, every variety of
BOYS CLOTHING,
Which will ,also,be sold at the lowest rates. For good
and cheap Clothing, for Men and Boys, Of all desGrip-
tons, he intends to establish a reputation for the
FAIRFIELD COUNTY CLOTHING STORE.
As the cheapest in the city; and ne invites all who
wish to purchase to call and examine his assortment,
as he is confident that he can offer them superior in
ducements to any other.
lie has on hand a beautiful AID excellent assort-
ment Of Gloves, Suspenders, Hose, Stocks, Hand
k~erchiefs, Cravats, Umbrellas, Trunks, &c.
REMEMBER THE PLACE! between Reber, Kutz
& Co.'S Store and John Lyons Grocery,with the words
CLOTHING STORE,
Over the door in large letters. Call and see for
yourselves. He will take pleasure in showing his
stock, as he is confident that he can please all who
wish to purchase. His stock, of clothing is maHufac.
tired under his own supervision, and the utmost
care is exerted TO have il ofthe very best kind.
PREPARE FOR WINTER
His stock of o~vER-COATS and other heavy
go IDS have been selected with special, reference t.
the comfort, convenience and adjournment of his Gus.
toners. They can now at very little cost provide
render themselves comfortable. Every one shoulC
call and examine this portion of his stock before
purchasing elsewhere.
MR.. J. W. r. SINGER,
One of the best cutters in the Western country, ha,
been employed in that department, and cannot rai
to please all who wish good fits, neat and fashionable
and not at the expense OF comfort.
The stock o fcloths, C~assimeres. Vestings, Ready
made Clothing, &C., is warranted equal to any in tht
market. and the beautiful variety of styles anc
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

~AAaa-mw@HL
MOTHER SERENADE TO JoHN MITCHELL
excitement was never so high in Now
k as II isnow amongst the Irish citizens,
Ter the stimulus OF John Mitchers pre-
ce. All day on "Wednesday he was be-
with visitors, and in the evening six
h,Iflsh military companies, with bands
music, aud ssveral thousands Of citizens,
mt TO bis, residence, formed a line, gave
u three cheers, aud then a grand sere-
de-. HE wal obliged to cone out and
akeasPeech, which he did briefly, during
itch he said,
Gentlemen, ! have reflected, but | have
bt ~rspentel. Tremendous applause.l |
lei thai, though England has dono her
|orsl there, the spirit of liberty still lives
D irsIand; and that spirit ISL see, sympa-
lhized within America, tCries OF at is; it
III II had consulted my own taste-if
wishedto provide only for myself aud fam.
ly, and be happy, l should have remained
y California, and taken up my abode. on tho
ranks Of the clear stream Of the Sierra Me-
,lda; but | came here to know the decision
y the American people in my cause-the
Iause Of Ireland, You here Tonight have
TO me,& my heart Is filled with hope,
1 shall ever prove true to that cause. II
be brought 20 a successful issue by
he use of nice language ouly--it must be
ittpihedb by horse, foot and artillery. May
! rely.op your supPortl [Crics of"You may,
you may y" ,
Thomas +. Meaghcr also addressed the
aud It was late before they dispersed,
The Brooklin authorities have rendered to
a public reception and the hospi-
of the city. New York City has al
50 rendered him It's hospitalities&
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

GTThe ladies o! Manchester, NH, it is
said, have contributed stone to the Wash
ington Monument, with the inscription,
"From the Home Of Stark
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08
Attachment Notice.

A T my instance an attachment was thisday issued
IN by G. Steinman, a Justice of tho Peace Of Hook
ing township, Fairfield county, against the property
and effects Of Robert Duncan, a non resident Of said
county. Dated this 9Th day of November. A. D.
1885,. WALTER MACEDONIA.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08
GwOCCRIES.

OFT best Quality always ON hand.
MELLOW Rio Coffee, Green do, Java do; Young
Il Hyson Teas, Imperial do; Black dol Orleans and
Loafsugars, Boston Syrup, prime article. Orleans
Molases, Sugar House do; Tobacco, Segars cinnamon,
cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, etc etc at
September b KAUFFMAN& CO.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

"Christmas Pressnls'' is the heading of an
advertisement in to-day's paper. II, A.
Geoeline has a beautiful assortment Of Hol-
iday presents, and sells them cheap. Give
him a call.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

GTThe advertisement OF Felix G. Bar
benchon will be found in this evenings pa
per. He keeps a most excellent assortment
and sells cheap. Giyo him a call.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

OF On Thursday and Friday last, 10000
or $4,000 hogs were slaughtered Mt Louis
Vile. Market dull and holders asking
$40.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

WIsc0ssfEs-Returns FROM 90 counties
feotnp on al rOhibitory Liquor Law; Yes,
25S37; No 29,sQa; for Governor, Baird, W.,
2,544; Hoton, free aeiI and peoples cahdi-
date. 2o.492; Bafatow regular Pierce dem
ra1 "a Qdk
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

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EvenlnE, Dec 5. 1883
Ting os CoHsRsss.-The affairs
q were to-day once more cast in
Ing cauldron, ever bubbling with
fires that rage beneath. No
lsrgs aud respectable portion
rican people look forward to the
, OF this body as the dawniug of
time. anxiouaiy aud long expect
their hands 10 extreme grau6i.
lax that the destiniss Of a great
2 nation hlve been placed into
lfthe so-styled Democratic purity.
h, we are more AMI more disp9s-
II to loo& uoon the Capitol as
a huge necessary evil-a fine
bid al indispensable institution
perverted from the original design,
hg as the theatre aud apparatus
idea to be reiliz,l by a remote
Bat we should be ever hopeful,
with expectatioa to Q ,ery success
b~nsttation of representative char-
ways confident ofthe "good time
Il is morally certain that every
|ioual gathering emf a glori.
prtunity for display of excellence
|urppse aud quality individually AMI
cry Whether the excellence il
re- or wether It is apprehension Of
sequences il detected, or whether
Il'y overborae by the hurry burly
display and the strife an'
personal ambition, we can onl
Re, The Congress Of the United
not what il ought to be that WI
Il should be the most disnided ant
le assembly in tho world; digniie'
pomp of show, aud honerabl'
the GId of titular Distinction
ing as such men as Edison B. Old
red to, control the fate ofour popu
ions just so long may we anticipate
ltion Of influence in Congressiona
les, and just 80 long will the spiri
n which seems rife on every hand
bitterness Of personal unimositieu
-ecklessness Of ambition, be suffere
the time, delay tho bushes
-ade the character of national LEG
resent session Of Congress win b
rtant one, and will leave an end1r
/ upon the page Of our national biz
)ureP Pacific relations are unfoldin
iincalcuabie elements OF power an
or, aud inviting US to a most compre
survey of the future. The actio
United States in opening up the e.
Of Jupan,and pressing the que
,eaeral commercial intercourse ~
oyernment and people, is to US ii
Of that enlarged design contempla'
10 spirit of our institutions, an
ID by our geographical relation I
pie Of that portion of the Clio e.
yer may be the intellectual cnpacit
-whatever their qualities
craftsmanship, they will be con
o act upon these several measure
IRE intimately associated with tn
3, progress and general welfare
itry,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

G""Who's got the Countess" is the
title Of a farce now being performed in the
theatre in California. Mrs. Chapman APP
pears as Lola.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08
mAGASIN FRANCIs.
FAMILY GROCERIES, 6~UEENswARE,
sc. sc. sc.

EELIX G BARENCHON has bscome proprietor,
~ by purchace,o of the Grocery Store OF II Hun
ter 4 CO., to which he has Iust added \ large and SUI
perfine variety oil Family Groceries, now arriving
and to arrive from Cincinnati. and other marts. In
making hispurchases he has had in view the accom-
mediation OF his friends and discriminating public, for
the coming holidays, as well as for all seasons
He commsnds TO their attention, among other arti.
ctes, at prices that cannot fail to give satisfaction.
CONFECTIONARlESs
Fruits, preserved and natural of all kinds for fam
lilies and parties.
SnltcRa R1isias and currants, suitable for Mince
Pies. Fine Green Apples and Cider, for the same.
Candies, Tarragonia Almonds, English Walnuts
and Brazilian Nuts, Figs and Dates.
JeAieS, aud Gelatine for Jellles Prunes, &c.
OF Family Groceries, he will only mention Phil,
powdered and crushed Sugar, New Orleansdo Teas,
Rio and Java Coffee. Spices, Molasses, Golden Syrup
French chocolate, Mushroom Wslnuts. Tomato cat.
sup, a splendid lot Of English Diary Cheese, and o.
Their articles too numerous 10 put down ere.
Not to forget also, Liquors. Brandy for the sick and
cor valeseent, cigars. 8 years old, smoking and chew
ing Tobacco, Powder and Shot for the sportsman.
lie will keep on hand a variety of Paints, Var
niSh and Japan OF his own mania cture for the trade
Not least, large and full assortment of
tQUEENSWARE, EARTHEN w ARE. FRENCH
AND ENGLISH GLASSWARE.
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EARTHEN W ARE. FRENCF
AND ENGLISH GLASS WARE.
WOODEN WARE. TUBS, BUCKETS. &c.

GTHe hopes to obtain a fair share OF the public
favor in his new undertaking, and looks fol the ep-
been compelledt to relinquish his former business as
injurious to health. he win make a fair trial of this,
to see if it will not profit his purse, as well as his
health. Ifthe experiment, TO which he will devote
his undivided a~ttention) does not succeed, he will be
able he trusts, to serve the public in some other use
full capacity. FELIX q, BARBENCH0N.
Lancaster, December 6, 1853.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08
COMPOUND SYRUP OF HoREHoUND AND

VILE CHERRY AND ELECAMPANE.
TIME same article formerly put up by me Tor
j Messra. Bury & Beck. now put up in bottles cou-
tanning nearly Eve times the quantity at 81 per bot
tie. For saleby OTTO w. KREMER.
lancaster, March 10, 1859
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

WE talk of Adam and Eve as having been
before the fall, in a very happy condition,
but one thing they missed-they were never
children. - Cor. AB. Register.
True. We never thought Of that. Adam
never played marbles. He never played
"hookey." He never drove u tandem Of
boys with n string. He never SLATED on a
pond, or played "ball," or rode down hill on
a hand sleigh. Aud Eve, she never made
a playhouse; she never took tea with an-
other little girl from the little tea-table set
out with the toy tea things; she never rolled
a hoop, or jumped a rope, or pieced a baby
quilt, or dressed a doll. They meyer play
ed "blind mans buff" or "pussy wants n
corner" or "hurly burly," or my Of the
games which childhood %disports itself. How
blank their age must have been, wherein
no memories Of early youth came swelling
up in their hearts, no visions Of childhood
floating back from the long past, to the mo.
theirs voice chanting a lullabye to the ear Of
fnncy in the still hours Of the night, no
fathers words Of kindness speaking from
The church.yord where he sleeps. Adam
and Eve, and they alone Of all the countless
millions OF men aud women that have ever
lived, had no childhood. Register.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

A BIBLICAL REPyTATIoN.-One OF the
Museums old and valued correspondents,
Mr.. Lord, who Is now residing in Illinois,
was a short time since travelling from Jack.
s~onville to Peoria, in that State. AS he
was passing a small hut by the road side, he
noticed u shaggy-headed boy, Of about eight
years of age, with large eyes and no hat,
ressed in a worn out pair Of his fathers
trousers, trying to balance himself on the
splintered top Of a hickory stump.
More for the purpose II breaking the
monotony ofriding all day@ithout speaking,
than to gain information, Mr.. Lord reigned
his horse up to the lence and exclaimed
my little boy, can you tell me how far it
is to Sangamon Bottoms'
Bout six miles. | reckon
DO YOU live in that house!' inquired
Lord.
Il reckon was the reply.
DO you enjoy yourself out here in the
woods!'
"A henp!'
whit ails your pants!' says Lord.
Tore 'em,' was the ~laconic answer.
Finding that he had hold OF Il genius that
couldn't be pumped, Mr.. Lord turned his
horses head to depart, but in his turn, was
now hailedby the boy, who in comic half
reluctant tone, exclaimed
What mout your name BET
Lord was the reply.
The boy grinned all over, even to the
wrinkle In his fathers trousers, and seemed
hardly able to suppress Il broad smoker.
'You seem pleased said Lord, perhaps
you never heard the naaie before!'
Yes, | havel' replied the youngster; 'I'uc
heard pop read about your
Lord put spurs to his horse, and says that
aver the sacred thoughts to which the in
Lcident gave rise, were not sufficient 10 keep
him from snickering the rest of his Quincy
LII earn Museum
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G.H. SMITH, MERCHANT TAILOR,

G.H. SMITH, MERCHANT TAILOR,
Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio, opposite
the TaIImadge Block,
HAS just received his FALL and WINTER sup
HI ply Of Ready-AIade Clothing, together
with a large and beautiful assortment of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES. VESTINGS. &c.
His stock has been selected with great care and
embraces every variety Of Gentlemen's Wear. His
Ready-made Clothing is made of the best material
and in the latest styles, and his stock of Cloths and
Vestings will be manuia ctured TO order in the most
approved and fashionable manner He has in his
employ the best of workmen and in every depart
mani ha Intends to nycal
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-09-07


CHARITY HosPITAL.-The following is the re-
port from this Institution for the "a hours ending at
II O'Clock, Monday night 5th inst:
admissions. Deaths. ................ II
Discharges .........22 Yellow Fever. 8
NQuEsT.-An inquest was held yesterday on
the body of unknown man. 35 years old found dead
the river the foot of Toulouse street Verdict Came
to his death by drowning The body in sailors dress
TIE DIscoNsoLATE GRAVE DIGGER.-A cor
respondent who signs himself A. H. c. writes us as fol.
lows:
While standing with friend at street corner in the
Fourth District few evenings ago, tall slender sallow
countryman with his james, coat his and swag
cering gait, approached us and addressed thus:
Excuse me- gentlemen, for / want to say a word to
| honest looking menu
We sgnifed to him to proceed and he continued:
II mout as well tell you my history, that you may
know what fix am in in this 'ere place. First and
foremost come from Alabama little ways above Mo
bile We heard over there that they givn' mighty
high prices for grave dggers here and poor
man. and had big family and aeard of the yaler
fever, right over here day before yesterday
| akst men, that told to go to, down in the
tother eend of town. eff they would take dig graves
had hearn they was givin five dollars day Well
as true you living what d'you think they said
me- Why, they said they didn't dig graves
for 'um at any price but that before tomorrow night
theyu ulg grave or mt anu oury me IN 1t, TOO Tor
noihin' have money to get back, aud am nightly
| disappointed about it.n
About the same time we heard that the fool-kier
about looking for subjects and the probabilities
| that he has picked up this fellow
| DANGEROUS WouNDING, - Late on Monday
night Lieut. Petrie of the First District police found
man named George Lambert laying dangerously wounded
on Circus street He to the Charity Hospital
where he lies in a critical condition. named
David Fritz was soon after arrested for having Lam
bert He sent to prison to await the result of the
| wounds inflicted.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-09-07

proof slip from the office Of the Columbia
(Mo.) Statesman contains an account of the
hanging of negro man named Hiram. slave of
Major Young, of that county, on the 10th ult.,
by the excited populace of that town and county
adjacent. His crime was the attempted viola
ton of highly respectable young lady of that
county.
The negro confessed the offence the day before
he was hung
This is the fourth negro who has met death in
Missouri within the last three months for a pre-
cisely similar crime The three previous Of
tenders we're burned at the stake. But they
had accomplished their horrible purposes, and
added murder, and in one case arson, to the
catalogue of their crime.
The mode Of punishment is terrible enough to
stay the commission of such offences, if there be
any virtue in the death penalties.