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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

The CONFIDENTIAL FURD.--A Dewspa-
per ruInor, that Senator Sonle entertains
the design Of proposing to intrust 10000
900 dollars to the incoming Administration
for the purpose Of enabling il to meet any
extraordinary exigeucies that might arise in
the foreign relations Of the country during
the recess OF Congress, has been the occa-
sion Of some malicious criticism with the
Wing press. A newspaper rumor is very
frail basis for an assault upon an Adminis-
%tration before il exists. But though the ru-
NOR were t~rue--ani We do not wish to be
understood as meaning to discredit tive
imagine there is nothing in the proposed
measure to justify the censure OF the wing
press. The measure is not without repeat
ed precedent; and surely if at any period 1t
was necessary and proper, It is demanded oy
the present crisis Of doubt and difhculty In
the foreign relations of the country. IL ls
impossible to forsee what momentousn nation
al exigency my arise within the mex
t~wclvemonth, so unsettled and threatening
is the aspect of the political world. 1t can
not be contcnled that the country is unwill-
ingI to intrust the disposition Of such a sum
to the discretion Of General Pierce, after
the extraordinary rote Of confidence given him
by the people on the second Of last Novem'
ber.--Union.
Ten millions of cash, ready to be delivered
over as a "Conidential FUND.- 10 the Presi
dent, the Union thinks might be very proper
A "Confdential Fund" in such cases. We
understand, means a fund to BIO used at dis
erection, without disclosing how it is used, Of
being expected to make explanations o
show vouchers. Tho public may be excuses
for n little curiosity at least, to see how thit
man9uvre will turn out. A smart little sun
Isis ten millions northumberland.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13
Difference in favor of Amer.9 ITO

DIHeTUHC6 III IuVUT OF AmeT.2 T'IU
On lines principally for the conveyance
of passengers, the wear is not SO great, con-
sequentIy the difference in favor of A neri-
can Iron is less; but the average disparity is
about 2 to in the wear, being the difference
in cost for repairs. The Lawmoor iron
which stands highest in the estimation of our
railroad managers, is far inferior ia t~enacity
to ordinary American iron In use.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

< rAfew pounds short of three tons Of
various descriptions of game was shipped
eastward from Chieagoon q single day last
week. i
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

DEPRECIATION OF GoLD.-The following
remarks are made by Mr.. Thomas Hankcy'
Jr., Governor Of the Bank Of England, in a
short preface which he has written to The
English translation of NJ. Leon Fauche's
work on the "Production Of the Precious
Metal"
81 can hardly agree that there is no little
ground for alarm US to a depreciation in the
value Of gold in consequence Of the late dis
eoveries. The effects Of the production in
Australia can hardly he felt at present, con-
sidering that the export Of English gold coin
has been. up to this date, / think, equal to
the amount Of gold we have received thence
but when thu sovereigns lately shipped are
found to be in excess of the wants of com
munity in Australia, and are re-shipped t.
this country, together with the produce Of
the gold workings, between this and next
summer, l cannot but believe that the sup
ply in the market Of the world will be found
ia excess ofthe demand, and tina; ultimately
a considerable and general alteration in
prices will ensue."
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

NAPoLgoN's SPEcULATfoSs.--Louis Ma
%poleon, it aeoms,h has been playing a sue
cessful game for wealth as well as power
According to a paragraph in the Boston
Post:
Since the coup d etat the French railway
shares have advanced almost fifty per cent,
while the Paris bourse has been animated
with unwonted speculation. There was
something unnatural in all this, and people
are beginning to find it out. Louis Nnpol-
con, il Is said, did it all--and for his own
benefit, politically and pecuniarily. Itgavc
a certain eclat to his administration, and it
filled his purse. When shares, &C., were
low, he purchased largely, and then patron
lied the lines they appertained to. His a.
gents filled London and Paris, and bis gains
are set down by shrewd and able spectators
at El6,000, 900. With El6,OO0,O 900 in his
OWN Ghost, what may he not dare! But
former defeats have taught him caution; he
is not ready, aud can wait. The despots OF
Europe wait upon him, court him and dread
him.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

CRIME AND DISSIPATION IN LoSDoN.-We
find in the National Temperance Chronicle
the following statistics Of vice in London,
and add in second column an estimate for
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13


SOMETHING Nkw UEOER TIE SUE.-Here
Il a paragraph from the N. Y. Journal of
Commerce, that will arrest the attention OF
women who bake their own bread, IL OF no.
body else. The Croton -Four is bound to
rise. Says the Journal:
Patent Self Raising Flsur is an article
entering into very general consumption,
1000 barrels now being manufactured at the
Croton Mills per month. Its peculiar prop
critics are impaired by Incorporating with
the flour, during lie manufacture, supercar-
Donate oG soda and ~tariaric acid, in suitable
proportions. Not less than l0o, 900 ms. Of
the former, aud Z 5000 OF the latter, have
been imported during the last six months. to
he used in the preparation Of the sell-raising
dour. By the new process, the usual way
Of raising bread by the partial decomposi-
ton of the dough. (Which is said 10 cause a
deterioration Of the valuable qualities ofthe
-four. and a loss equal tn III per cent. in
weight, compared with bre. d raised without
Iyeast,) is avoided. The propriettrs OF The
Croton Mills, are preparing to give a COLA
ton at their establishment, during the next
week, for the benefit Of housekeePers, at
which thcy propose to se:ve up bread DIS
cult, &c. from the self-raising flour, pr"du-
ced within forty-ive minutes from the dry
flour. ,
The Cruton Mills drive fifteen runs OF
stone, day and night, employ on men, ana
consumes annually about 6OO,OOo Ousheis
of wheat, besides oats aud corn 10 large
quantities. In preparing the various aru-
Giles manufactured. four,iarina &C. Tor mar
ket, ACC, 900 yards of muslin and coarse bag
cling are consumed, and 1900 reams OF pa
per. The machinery is driven by nn oscil'
latinC engine, the motive power being iurn'
ished by two of Montgumcry's Patent Tubu'
lar Boilers; and from the exhausted steam
all parts OF the establishment are abunddntly
heated. 1t is believed that the quantity o
-four annuity manufactured, amounting tc
100, 900 barrels, exceeds the product Of any
other Touring mill in the country.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

MExIco.-Lutcr accounts from Mexico
state that the revolution was still raging
and that a ministerial crisis had taken place.
On the 9TH Of December, an earthquake was
felt at Mexico, Pucbla and Jalapa, but no
damage was experienced. San Louis Po-
tosi papers contain an advertisement of
Henry May, offering n reward Of $500 to
any one that will give exact information as
to tho whereabouts Of the silver mine pre-.
tended to be owned by DR.. Gardiner, and
$500 moreto any one shat will show in the
same district the quick silver mine pretend
ed to be owned by DR.. Mears.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13
$4,Ooo,OoO

B.. g. o. RAILROAD. The celebration Of
the formal opening of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad to Wheeling, takes place to-
day and tomorrow, at the latter place. The
cars, however, have been running since the
LIST mat.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

NEW NOMENCLATURE FOR LOCOMOTIVES
1t is stated that a ~lucoasotive for the r ca
ester and Syracuse railroad has been adorn-
ed with the title Of incription ~ still live''
the last words Of Daniel Webster. A
correspondent suggests that the New York
and Erie Railroad Company have one bear
ing the last words of John Quincy Adams
-'This is the last of earth. dying speech
es seem singularly appropriate IN New
York railroads..
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

EXPEDITION AND CHEAP FAIR.-These are
desirables in this go-ahead day and genera
ton, and we see by the Railroad journal
that through travellers will get both the
present season between New York and
Cincinnati, By the Sandusky route fly no
other. Passengers will leave New York
and Cincinnati, respectively, in the morning,
will reach Buffalo and Sandusky the same
evening, and pass the night on the lake.
The trip, it is calculated, will be made upon
the average in 35 hours. The distance,
which is about 500 miles, is to be travelled
for TEN DOLLARS, or, a trifle more than one
cent per mile for the whole distance.
Mr.. Cist, OF Cincinnati, has figured cut in
his Advertiser how railroad fares can in time
be cheapened down to IS between Cincin-
natl and New York, and still leave a safe
margin Of profit to the Roads, and the fair
now announced is a pretty long stride to-
wards his low figure. 1t is a move in the
right direction Clete. Her.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

LocoFoco CURRESeY.-Thompson's Re-
porter gives the following statement of the
shin plaster currency, which now fills the
shumbles Of circulation in the West, in the
place ofthe regular Bank paper:
Page g. Bacon, st. Louis, $1,000 900
Geo. Smith, 1900, 900
LUCAS g. Simonds st. Louis, 400, 900
Clark g. CO., ST. Louis & BurIing-
ton, iowa, 100000
Curch a. Co, Chicago, 100, 600
Brady, Curtiss g. Co., Chicago, $4,000
All others, 100000
Total, $4,oOo,oOo
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13


LATER PROM AUsTRALIA.-The Austria
nan news become more and more nstonish-
.lng, z rev days later advices have been
.scelseq' and u appears that even during
.nee Tine new aud extensive deposits have
oeeu discovered. Returns are ni.o C;veD Of
the amounts sent down bv escort ftom M.
alexander and Baisfal minas' In III colonv
OF Victoria, to the seaport ~ WS.,aS-Ss
lone, from October, 1884, 10 The anS 80
gust, which chow the steady iac,s.s.
yield. Iii believed that the nrodn"s = .ne
Victoria mines, alone, for the eeieysn - ue
cannot have been less than a.5Oo 600 ntA
oes, worth fl0,0 600 900 sterling. TN S;nII
from the gold fields in New South W.
brought down to Sidney, remains 10 he 40
ed, and the recent discovery OF an extsns;So
tract in South Australia viii likewise have
to be taken into account. In each of The
three colonies there is enough ii is believed.
to reward all the population that can nonr
in for ten years. The New South WaIes or
Sidney mines have been in a great measn,e.
neglected, Oh account of the ~scarcity of
hands, but they are believed to be al
most interminable in extent, and in some
parts nearly as rich as Mount Alexander i'm
Victoria.
One large tract of $4,000 acres belongs,
to the Australian Agricultural Company,
founded in London about twenty-eight years
ago, and during the present week they
have received advices that the whole of il
seems to be richly ~impregnated with gold,
and that it is impossible to estimate its
wealth. II abounds likewise with quartz;
and some pieces actually picked from the
surface by the Govesnment Commissioner,
and subsequently, tested at Sidney, were
found to yield s pounds 4 ounces per ton, OF
in sterling value E35O or E40O.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

lMnIGRANTs - The total number Of arri-
walls at the port of New York alone from
foreign countries, for the year 1852, adds up
363,556, of which il ia ascertained that 3d.
052 have been American citizens returning
home from travel abroad, leaving the mum.
Der of foreigners, 334,5o4. For four years
past, the total number is stated as follows:
iS49, 2so,6Os; 1850, 9i2,s96; 1901, 2s9,9OI;
1852, 3O6,5o4 or these much the largest
numbers came from Ireland and Germany.
We annex a comparative table Of these two
classes.
Nation. l849 1850 1851 1859
Ireland, lI2,5s7 1862 1863 ,256 1881
Germany, 65,705 46,407 89,SS3 1926
The next largest number comes from Eng
land and the remainder is made up from 26
different nations. II will bc noticed that tho
German immigration has greatly increased,
outnumhcring that from ireland the past
year..
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

REASONS why COFFEE is NOT WELL MADE.
list. The berries are frequently too much
and rapidly roasted, their proper color be-
ing that Of cinnamon. ed. The coffee is
ground too fine. Sd. Not enough coffee is
used. 4th. 1t is usually overlooked, by which
means the bitter principle is extracted from
the berries, and littln or no pains are taken
to clarity tt Canadian Ag~ricuiurist.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13
33.l5b Total
$994,65O,0o0

Or in round numbers IS 900 600, 00t--
one billion ofdollars; a sum which, at 6 per
cent, would yield $6O,O0O,0oO annually, or
more than sufficient to cover all the expen-
srs ofthe United Stltes Government and OF
the Governments Of every State composing
the United States!--if administered with re-
publican economy.
THE SPoILs.--OHice seeking seems to have
become a regular business with the Democra'
cy since the election Of Mr.. Pierce. Now thai
theyarc to have the distribstion ofthc plumber
so snug!y in the family, of course every ono
expects someihing--from the honors mt
e%moluments Of a Cabinet member down t.
those of n village Postmaster, and Thankful
for small fayors. As the 18th of March ap
proachcs, their %appetites get keener ant
more voracious for the crumbs from Uncle
Sans bountcous table. 1t is estimated by
n Democratic paper, that there are not les'
than 100000 seeking office from the new
administration at this time, and tnat Wash
ington city literally swarms with the hungry
applicants. What a patriotic country, this
Of CURSOR rather what an abundant supply
of patriots Democracy can boast of--patriot
animated by the laudaJie desire to serve thei
country, for a handsome consideration,in thu
way Of Treasury pap. The public's. crib il
the centre of all attractionwith our Locofo
CO friends, and the Great Dispenser Of pat
ronage therefrom the. adored object aroun'
whom they eagerly flock and suppliantl!
bow, that "thrift may follow fawning."
"Where the cnrcass is, there will thu
eagles be gathered together."-Richmon
Wing.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

FEMALE TELEGRAPH OPERAToRs.-We
see it stated in the papers that the following
ladies are telegraph operators: Miss Susan
r.. Sutherland, in Newark, N. Y; Miss
Electa NJ. Sheldon, in Jackson, Michigan;
Miss Farnsworth, in Conneaut. Ohio; Mrs,
Fleming, in Newark, Ohio; Miss Wood, in
Albiono Ohio and young lady in Dover,
N. II.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

EARTHQUAKE IN CHlNA.-The Pekin Gu
zettc, Of August, reports that an earthquake
had taken place in the Province Of Kalsuch.
A thousand houses is said to be destroyed;
900 Inhabitants killed und 400 injured. In
Manila, also shocks Of an earthquake had
occurred. Many persons and two churches
destroyed, and the paldce-housc and custom
house rendered uninhG bitd bic.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-13

GTThe value of land in. the centre Of the
city Of London, is f4oo,ooO per acre.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-08-26
how is this I

We understand, from a reliable source,
that letter, extOlling the virtue and intel
ligence, and commencing the manliness Of
the Editor Of daily paper of this city, for
his unhOly opposition to the Maine Law as a
means Of eradicating the evils Of intemPer-
ance, purporting to have been written by a
minister Of the gospel, ~ supported by ten
of his disciples, all residing in Springfield,
Ohio, has been received in this city. No
doubt the Editor received the ministerial
balm with smiling countenace. 1t did not
come too late, for he needed sympathy.
He must be a miserable appendage to the
very honorable clerical profession of our
State, who can, conscientiOusly, commend
an Editor for his opposition to so good a
law as the Maine law has proved itself
wherever fairly tested especially as it is
conceded by all honest and intelligent Di-
vines, that where whisky is not, there
Christianity can be found in all its purity
and loveliness. If this charge be true, and
we call upon our friends in Springfield to
give US the facts in the case, we shall use
all our influence to lead them out of the
tempters way, and to induce them to "add
to their faith, virtue and to virtue, know
ledge; and to knowledge, temperance and
to temperance, patience and to patience,
godliness; and to godliness, brotherly
kindness and to brotherly kindness,
charity"
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-08-26
A True Christian.

We learn by letter from friend in Ma
son County, Va, that the Rev. Mr.. George,
Pastor of the " Free-Will Baptist Church" !"
in that county, threw up his pastoral charge
on Saturday of last week, because the mem
bers of his church would not follow him
in his advocacy of the christian principles
of total abstinence. He has been a mem
Der of this church for forty gears, and Its
pastor over thirty. and yet he is willing to
sever all the endearing ties Of early associa-
tion and affection, for the sake of the tenn.
perance cause. How pure and holy and
spOtless must the heart Of that man be,
who can give up all the associations of forty
years for the sake of his Heavenly Father !
And how strangely such man contrasts
with that miserable apology for preacher,
who can compliment an Editor for his advo-
cacy of the continuance of that blighting,
whitening, sOul-and-bOdy Ody-destroying, God
dishonorlng business-the liquor traffic
Shame, where is thy blush
This act of Bro. George is worthy the
highest need of praise, and his determined
energy should be taken as an example, by
all the friends of temperance, every where.
All honor to the Rev. Mr.. George
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-08-26
Stand Firml


The election to come off in October next,
is the most important. in many respects, to
our mind, that has ever taken place in the
State. The interest, the happiness and
prosperity of thousands Of our felloW.citi-
zens, who are reveling in misery, vice, pau
Perism, and all the dark catalogue Of crimes
that 80 to deprave and debase the hnman
mind and heart, and almost thwart every
good intention Of Almighty GOd-superin-
duced BY the traffic in intoxicating liquors
are at stake; every thing is to be gained,
and nothing can possibly be lost. The
friends Of God and humanity, in Ohio, in
their stuggle for the Maine Law, have a
great and noble work to perform. To them
will belong the pleasing task Of elevating
their race, of cutting asunder the bonds
that hold man to misery, shame and degra-
datiOn. That they will do il, who can
doubt, or who will not assist who has a
heart for others woes.
But-and there is but--we are sorry TO
say, there are many, very many, who claim
to be the true and only friends of the tenn
perance reform, who are as "wise as SER
pents," and apparently Gas harmless as
doves" Beware of all such temperance Gd-
uOcqtes, for there is death in their sting |
Beware of them, we say, for they are the
I
emissaries Of old Bacchus sailing under
false colors; make no promises, accede to
no propositions that involve the receding
! from the annihilating platform upon which
all the hosts of temperance now stand.
Make no pledges, vote for no man who is
not in favor Of giving to the people what
they SO ardently and devOutly pray for
a law embodying all the vital features
(search, seizure, and confscatiOn,) Of the
Maine Liquor Law. Stand firm, steady
and resolute Our enemies are in the field;
they are numerous, crafty, and dishonest.
They will resort to anything, however
mean, low, or contemtible, to keep aAoat
heir sinking cause. They know and feel
their danger, and we are prepared for all
manner of frauds and impOsitions from that
quarter. Believe no reports set aAoat by
these advocates of whisky and misery,
Our colOrs are nailed to the masthead Of
our noble ship. "Neyer give uptthe ship
is our motto and advice to all our friends.
Be firm in the hour of needl Our cause is
Just, and with union, harmony and concert
of action, victory is as sure to crown our
efforts, as that there is God in Heaven
II
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-08-26

but as the hour was late, and the audience
wearied, the speaker made no attempt at
q set speech. During the evening, the Tenn
perance Choir and tina Newport Brass Band
discoursed some Of their sweetest music.
The Committee Of Arrangements are under
many obligations to Col Hoffman, the leader
of the Newport Band, for their services.
We hope the young men engaged in get
ting up these meetings will continue their
efforts in this line. They can but be
crowned with ultimate success.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-08-26
Saved his Bacon.

1t is officially announced that the Hon.
Lester Bliss, the sheep-washing candidate
for Lieutenant Governor of this State, has
declined running ; reasOn-better prospects
in other pursuits. We should think SO, for
his chance of success was rather meager'
he has displayed more good sense in de-
clining than we were willing to allow him.
Who will take the vacant placeS Will he
be friend or foe The Whig candidate
for the same Office is an Incorporating
Maine Law man. What effect has this fact
upon the declension Of Mr.. Bliss
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-08-26

Tracts. The brother informs us that a
meeting will come Of d the "COrner," on
Saturday, Sd prorimo.
M.M'oOy, Buffalo, Va s0, for Campaign
Organ. The brother informs Us that the
temperance folks there have almost let the
temperance ball stop rolling, and thinks
that little Of the Organ music win give
ife and energy to the remaining members
Of the cause.
]. H. HOrmell, Harveysburg, O., 81, for
Campaign Organ.
B. P. Dom, Mt. Healthy, o., $I,9O, for
Campaign Organ. Bro. D. says in his note:
"we are all Maine Law men here in these
'diggins, and no mistake. The result in
October viii surprise you" That is the
kind Of talk that encourages us,
Bro. A. A. Stewart State Agent, orders
100 copies Campaign Organ, to John Mel
vim, London, Madison county, o.; also 200
copies to r. Burr, Deleware, O.; also 200
copies to Il. Carey. Xenia, Greene county,
o.; also, so copies to D. A. Fisher, Mt.
GiIead, Morrow county, the postage on all
to be prepaid; also 5000 copies Maine Law
Tract for c. E. Newman, NOrwaIk, Huron
county, and copies Campaign Organ to
same place.
/ J.B. Robbins, Goshen, o., $3.50
Rev. H. Crew, Galena, H., $1,000.
George Anderson, Belmont, o., $500
/ Geo. M'Murchy, New Richmond, o.,
1925
H. Jaques, New Madison, o., $500.
J.H. Lawrence, Catawba, o., $4,0O
J. G. Stillwell, Stillwell, o., $500.
VIM. H. johnson, IrontOn, o., $500.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-08-26
Valentine Chase.

We learn from our exchanges that this
gentleman, from Butler County is spoken
of as likely to succeed Bliss. Is he in favor
of the Maine Law We hope SO.
% Since the above was in type, we
learn that the Democratic Convention,
which assembled in Columbus on Wednes-
day last, nominated Jas. H. Myers, Esq, of
Lucas County. He is represented as gen.
tleman of fine attainments. How does he
stand on the Maine Law Question: