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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-10-12

ANEcDorE.-A farmer lately died with
out will, leaving large property to FIVE
sons. The eldest of these, whose mind
proud science had never taught to soar, !"
was told by friend that it devolved on
him to represent the facts to the Probate
Court of his county, in the following man
ner. viz. aas
That his father lately died intestate, leav-
ing five sons, of whom he was the eldest,
and that he wished to obtain a letter fad
ministration, so as to divide the, estate e.
qually amongst them before it could suffer
| loss; - 80 81, go ..t ga' Z
Being very much inflated with the idea
of what an importrnt position he was about
to occupy, he hastenedto the proper place,
and addressing the Court, thus delivered
himself; at
care you the Judge Of reprobates?'
II am the Judge Of Probate" was the
reply. "Have you any business with thu
Court my friend?' z Z. ,i,,.. - !. 4,
II rather guess 1havo. Ny. father late
lly died detested, leaving FIVE heretics, q
whom am chief, / wish to take out a let
ter of condemnation, so as to dissipate til
estate as soon as possible" hess = q
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-10-12

THE SPEED AND ENDURANE OF THE REIN
DEER.-The reindeer is possessed of con-
siderable speed and endurance but what he
is capable of performing in harness seems
not to be accurately known. Travellers,
of lste years, have, with single deer, ac-
complished distance Of one hundred and
fifty miles in less than nineteen hours; that
is, at the rate of eight miles an hour. But
this was over difficult line of country,
and the difference therefore, is, that under
more favorable circumstances the animal
could have got over much more ground in
that time. It is on record, indeed, and
there may be good deal of truth in the
story, for portrait of the reindeer, togeth-
or with that of the driver, is still preserved
in the palace of Drottingholm, that on the
occasion of sudden eruption Of the ene-
my, an officer was dispatched with the in
teiligence, with reindeer and a sledge,
| from Umea, onthe Gulf of Bothnia oStock-
holm, distance of nearly five hundred En-,
glish miles, which distance was performed
within forty eight hours, but the faithful
animal, lamentablo to say, dropped dowr
dead on his arrival in the capital
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-10-12

A HAPPY MoRrAL.--A Glasgow paper,
describing Mr.. Coughs lectures to the fair
sex OF that city, exclaims with enthusiasm,
"Three thousand ladies hanging on the lips
of one manl" >g., urys aE
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-10-12

Truth isthe only real lasting foundation
for friendship. In all but truth there is q
principle Of decay and discrimination. 5.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-10-12

SHoRr OF BD1E.-A reverend gentleman
while visiting aparishioner, hadoccasion in
the course Of conversation, to refer to the
Bible, ando askingfor the article, the mas
ter of the house ran to bring it. and came
back withtwo leaves ofthe book in his hand,
."Iadeclare said he, 'this is all lthatwe have
got in thehouse; I'd no idea we were sonear
outiY Theministermade note ofthc fact,
and that's the way we heard Of it. ,.i
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-10-12

STRANGER THAN Fiction. Forty two
years ago. young man belonging to Salem
enlisted in the army, and marched to the
frontiers, leaving here wife, and child
about a year old. No tidings being heard
from him he was given up as dead, and
twenty -four years after his disappearance
his supposed widow married again. On
Monday last the soldier returned from the
wars alive and well. having, it is said, been
residing in Canada West for many years.
His daughter, whom he left an infant, is
now married, and the mother of family
His wife and her second husband, and his
sisters, are all living; and how he can ex'
plain his, absences. or how the respective
rights of the parties in this Strange event
| full history will bc adjusted, remains te
be determined. .--Salcm Mass. Register.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-10-12

What madness is it for man to starve
himselfto enrich his heir, and so turn a
friend n.oan enemy! for bis joy at your
death will be proportioned to what you
leave him.-tSeaece.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08
The General Assembly.

Both Houses of the General Assembly of the State oi Arkansas met on Monday the 9th inst, and organized in great harmony.
 The following officers were chosen.
 FOR THE SENATE
 HoN. B. c. HARLEY, of Dallas county, Pres. WIMLIAM L. D. WILLIAMS, of Prairie county, Secretary F. P YELL, of efferson county, Assistant Se- cretary. ALEX. FRY, of Dallas county Dorkeeper.
 DR. WHITFIELD, of Ouachita county, Enroll ing Clerk
 FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESATIVES. i HoN. SAMUEL MITCHELL, of Arkansas county, i Speaker.
 J. II. HoBBs, of Benton county, Clerk. ! JAMES F. PAGAN, of Benton county Assistant Clerk
 JAMES R. BERRY, of Madison county, Enroll ing Clerk.
 JOSHUA E. DAVIS, of Prairie county Door keeper. On Tuesday the Eth inst, the Message of the Governor was received and read, winch to the exclusion of other matter we lay in full before our readers this morning
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08

] CETWe eweceh happy tomeecMr. Geo. D. Pvea. lice, the distinguished editor of the Louis vile Journal, in our city, few days since. We understand that he intends to extend h.s vis among Us 10 several weeks;
 Mr. Prentice i6 one of those men, wno in q long public career, has won wide spread re- pu:ation by the possession and exercise of the greatest abilities.
 This is his first visit to Arkansas, and she oc- casioa of t $ 90 we'll timed that he is enabled to judge for himself of the character aAd quality of our people.
 1 We are glad to see that his manvfricnds here are making preparation to extend to him the offer of public entertainment. We welcome him 10 the State and trust that he may find his so ocfn among ns both profitable and pleasant.
 There are circumstances in Mir. P Preatice,x careef, disconnected with politics, that endear him to us.
 Upon the political questions of the dav we have always differed with the distjponished editor of the Journal, but as a man swaved br high sense of honor and morality. we shall ever accord to him our cordial and high re- spect.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08
Col. Eariey's Address.
Gentlemen of the iSennte:


 l return you my sincere thanks for this dis tingushed manifestation of your confidence and respect. The position which you have volun- tariy assigned me is one alike of distinguished honor and responsibility, and sincerely regret that 1 cannot bring to the discharge of its ardu- ous and complicated duties greater degree of ability than 1 know myself to possess. Yet l am not without hope that from the experience l have had in legislative matters, combined with sincere desire and determination to discharge my whole duty, may be able in some slight degree to meet the expectation ot my inends. 1 cannot hope to accomplish this however with out the hearty cooperation and assistance, gen erally, of the senators upon this floor. invoke your cooperation, assistance, and 10 bearance and, if with all these shall be so fortunate as to render satisfaction to a majority Of this hon. orable body, my highest ambition will have been gratifed.
 It i8 known that in political opinion 1 agree with the dominant party of this house, yet as the President of the Senate shall endeavor to enforce the rules you may adopt for your gov ernment, with trmness and mpartalty, and with proper regard to the rights of the minori- tv The present session of the General Assem- bly, is beleived to be one of the most important to the great interests of the State of any that has ever assembled within these halls-and it is to be expected that different questions will arise in the progress of our business, that will strike different minds in variety ot forms, but to discuss those questions with freedom is our equal privilege and duty, provided your dis cussious are confined within the pale of ps.ria- nantary usages and dccorum. 1 trust that the present session will be q pleasant and agreeable one to you all, one that you r.av be able to unite and cooperate heart and hand in ad- vancing the great interests of our State Form my ownpart, have come upUp here with neither political, local, or sectional prejudice lurking u my bosom. can place my hand upon lny heart and say of truth, that feel disposed 10 ele- vate my vision above the verge of party feeling and in all my public acts look with all eve sin gle 10 the best interests of the country.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08
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0oT In our advertising columns will be found the card of Messrs. David Williams & Sons commission merchants in New Orleans
 This commission house is one of the best in New Orleans, and our friends who may pat ronize it, will never have occasion to regret it.
 Mr. J.Shelby Williams, one of the partners, is now in our city upon a tour through portions of the State. He has made many friends here, and indeed many wherever he has gone. We hope he may meet with the successes he so de- servedly merits.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08
LITTLE ROCK. .Nor. [ l854

LITTLE ROCK, -Nov, ', 1854. GEORGE D. PRENTICE, ESQ,
 DEAR SIR-Your presence amongst IS is hail. ed with satisfaction by the citizens of Arkan. sas, resident and assembled at this place: and the undersigned in their behalf, tender to vor the Inequalities of their city in evidence of the high appreciation of your character as poet public journalist and patriot-and especially as the tried and consistent advocate of law and order and of western mprovcmonts-and re. quest the pleasure, at an early day. most con- venient to- and to be ramed by yourself of meeting you around the festive board. where they can hold social and more intimate com. munion with you, personally.
 Your ow-citizens.
 WM. E. ASHLEY.
 A. FOWLER
 C. PETITION,
 WM. z. WOODRUFF.
 ALBERT PIKE,
 c. c. DANLEY.
 J. B. KEATTS,
 R. II. JOHNSON,
 JOS. STTLLWELL, c. P. BERTRAND.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08
Little Roch, Nov. 9. 1854.

GENrLEMEN-l accept with pleasure the in- vitarlon to public dinner, rendered to me by you Ill behalf of the citizens of Arkansas, re- sident and assembled at Little Rock accept it with the more pleasure from the fact that I recognize among your names those of the most distinguished men of both the great political parties of your State. l shall be happy to meet you on Thursday of the present week
 Respectfully, your fellow citizen.
 GEORGE D. PRENTICE
 MessrS. Wm. F. Ashley, c. Peyton Jos. Stillwell, and others committee, etc.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08

TRAVELLING AGENT. -M MT. J. M. BELL is our authorized agent to make collections for subscription and advertising in the counties of PerN Pope, YeN, Johnson, Scott, Franklin Sc- bastiaa, Crawtord, Washington, CayvoN Ean Bmen and Searcy
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08
A Card.

Mir. Beebe begs leave through this medium to express to the citizens of Little Rock his ac. knowledgments for having extinguished the fire at his Foundry on last Thursday night. as well as those who so carefully saved his books and papers.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08
TRUE DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, NOV. 8, 1854.

GEF Mir. Hines has removed to the room over Marcuss clothing store on Markham street, where he has fine sky-light, and is well pre-. pared to take pictures in the most perfect man. ner
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08

T We give with pleasure the following order of the Executive Committee an insertion in our paper. We are glad to see Capt. Will hams' connection with the Cairo and Fulton railroad thuS cOntinuad
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08

0F An English writer says, you can tell when you are surrounded by dozen Ameri- cans by the following unerring test-there will be found three smoking cigars and nine reading newspapers
The true Democrat., 1854-11-08
Cairo and Fulton R. F. O..
Little Rock, November Sd, 1854

l1lVVlo IF00N' 1V0' cl1I011 oU, I6Jf. At meeting of the Executive Committe this day, it was considered and hereby ordered that Capt. Jas. s. Williams, chief engineer of the company be continued as the chef engi- neer of the Cairo and Fulton railroad. he hay ing completed, to the entire satisfaction of the company, the preliminary surveys of the route of said road And that copy of tLis order be certified to him.
 DANIEL RINGO,
 Chairman Qt' Erecutjve Committee. l cetify that the foregoing is truly copied from the record.
 B. c. HARLEY. Secreta'y Cario 9, Fulloa Railroad O. LITTLE RoCK Ark,
 November i, 1854{
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17
CITY TRADE REPORT.

AsMs-wae pretty freely taken At S6 62x for pots
and 50 rs for pearls, Per 100 bbs.
eRsAsrrYYs-Fioor wss ayora Div s1eotad nv thu Euro
pas nsss, shich occasonsd . brisk Demand A. l2lc
25c per Dol higher Tbs day sales reached 900
oois, ordinary to choice State chiefly at IS l21i
IS IS; mixed to fancy Western n SIS o6s a IS IS:
and other brands At proportena,s axures. Canadian
WAS held at IS l2la IS rs per bbl some 8. 90
bills Southern realized IS IS lss fer mixed to good
for fancy per bol Rye -four and cornmsal were held
above buyers iim,: Wheat was unsettled aud dsarsr
Prime 6enesee could scarcely b. had for less than ~ 12
per bushe Sales were mad- Of 1000 bushels good white
Southern At 81 90 500 common and white together
at 81 90 900 DO Ohio white, 81 and 5000 Peun
yvann shte, on private terms Rye, barley, and oats
we're essentially unchanged Corn advanced 80. . &c.
per ouhel WITH sales OF 600 bushels; white and
fellow poor to strictly prime quality, At soc poo per
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17

Simeon Drspers regular weekly sale Of stocks railroad
bonds, &c. will take place at the Merchxnts Exchange
tomorrow (ruesday) at half. past twelve O'Clock.
The receipts at the office Of the Assistant Treasurer Of
his port to-day, were $685. 4S4 49, paid S1e2 s63 49, b
lsaoe, 2,95s, $3.50 70.
The steamship Europa, 1T this port from Liverpool
brings only two days later intelligence from all parts Of
Europe and the Old World The ercal accounts are
mole favorable than these previously csiyed The prin
apal markets more buoysnt and active and an ad-
vance had been realized in great exporting staples
Considerable excitement existed In breads u and there
we're indications OF aspecuaive Of consdera
Importance. Quotations Of cotton had slightly advanced
and at the close the tendency still upward. This i'm
psoyement attributed to the small supply In spin
sefs' hands. The London money akst eassr, Ani
spcie in the Back OF England sccunulaing. No change
II consequence had taken place in consols, bat much
lsttsr feeling prevailed among stock operators Aerl
sAR stocks we're inactive.
The steamship Nashville, from this port FOR Hsvre to-
day, carried out $50, ESQ in specie.
The New jersey Railroad and transportation Company
has declared . semi -annu. dividend OF dye per cent
he Ocean Steam Navigation Company dividend Of
BAR cent, payable the lat of FebruSry-this s the
Bremen ne, composed of the Washington and Hermann
Ii the first divide made by the company since its for
nation. The Minnesota Copper Mining Company divi.
Ssnd Of thirty per cent payable At the ONCE Of the TreA
srrer in this city on the 10th instant.
II reported In Wall street TO day that the General
Mutual Company had suspended account OF
The heavy losses recently realized
The Ena Insurance Conpan gi:n has issrsd
during ninety days it will Do impossible for IT
10 meet its liabilities 1T present.
The Jsmes River and Kanawha Canal Company
rejected resolution proposing to se to the State of vr
ginis the interest OF the private stockholders.
The Union Canal Company of Pennsylvania adverisss
Dor . loan Of $4,000, to be expended in widening the
Canal from SwAtArs to Reading.
The following statement win show the condition OF the
Banks Of Baltimore in the leading items Monday
q inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17
FINANCIAL AND CONNER CiAL.
MoNEY MAR * 70 =.

MONDAY, Jan. l6-6 r. IA.
mere vas very irregular, unsettled market today
nuus of the fancss mp and some down. In some
mere considerable activity while In others the trans
actions were limited The European has had ef
fset upon prices either of favorable unfavorsbls
shacsr. At the nrst board Illinois Central Railroad
bonds declined x per cent Florence and Ksypor., NJ To-
1iAnA Construction Railroad, 4; Michigan Central n
Aarem, Y Canton Company went up y per cent; Mica
nguA Transit, a; Erie Railroad, 4. At the second
board there psrceptbe change In the market
ar prices concerned. There better dema nd
ss some of the coal stocks Nicaragua has not varied
per for many days. and the transactions have
Sssn quite heavy. The nrst let up in the market will
ss.d Of the nc'es forward with rush, and 1t may
como any moment. 1t win be very difficult to dspress
prices much lower The market has been severely tried
and weak holders pretty snsctuay cleaned out. The
Anses generally are now in strong hands, and the bears
- not make much impression upon them.
The following sales Of stocks made at auction TO-
DAY, after the adjournment Of the board by Il. Moo
ny
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17

of the nrst two weeks m January. These returns, Il
should BE- recosced give the average amount for the
week and aot the actual condition tho morning OF the
day ths reports Dated This prevents any preparation
for the purpose Of making favorable show
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17
NEW YORK CrTY BANKS.

In all departments, except specie there has been re-
duction Ia the aggregate movement. The loans have
fallen off sl2ss75 deposits, 81 4as 400; circulation,
s4o75s2 The amount Of specie hand has increased
s2ss,o The only variation Of importance during the
past week has been in the item Of deposits and that has
been greater than during any previous week since the
weekly statements commenced. portion Of this reeuo-
ton has been caused doubtless the payment Of divi
dends The increse Of loans which has for some time
past been steady and gradual has ceased but the do
crease IL too small to have any effect upon tho mons
MARKET Tho aggregate circulation Of the city bank
the l4h of January lees than 70 have repo any
time within the past months and is now o. 1876 loo
less than the amount Of specie on hand The banking
capital Of the city the 7th inst amounte to 900
within the past two weeks bank called the Eighth
Avenue Bank hxs been started wiz capital OF one hun
bred thousand dollars.
The bids for 500 600 Of he York and Cumberland Rail
road guaranteed bonds opened 1t the banking house
OF Greenwsy o.. Baltimore, on Saturday. Tbs agyre
gate bids amounted to sl4o ranging from to 81 81
preuiurn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17
Weekly Report OF the Cotton Market.

MONDAY, Jan. IT, 1854
The Brokers' Association met to-day, and Published the
following report Of the faes For week. IL s74 bales
viz. for export 5,3io bales; for home USE 4l69; on
speculation, LIT in transitu 592 together with the
annexed list Of prices -
INV YORK CLASSIFICATION
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17

diana mess at Sl2 so per bbl and other kinds ct old
rates. Butter and cheese were unaltered.
TAnow There have been 100000 lbs prime sold, as
lilo. . Ike per ID
WHHKBY-ssles OF LOO bbls Ohio and prison were
effected, closing at 29kc. . 800 per gallon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17

Some Few weeks ago produced 400 tons per week
the strike has entirely suspended the works. and unless
the miners be induced to abandon their presnson
it producing altogether For American White
Zinc, sH offered, buyer 80; for Ulster, IL; for
North Carolina sS for Norwich 10; for Toltec II 4,
Gardiner Crushing Machine, for Fulton IL; for North
w'st, Ia for Dolly hide, 6a for Colo Hli, az, very
freely. nid6etown Silver offered at Y; ST. Law
renee, At So; Mineral At y; Manassas, At X; Deep
River At 400 Rutherford. a. III Lake Superior Silver
Nll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17

Surplus applicable to reduction of debt SIS 0e2 81
convention OF the free banks OF the State OF Inc lana
met At Indianapolis the 9Th inst, ct which twenty
banks represented. After forming themselves into
association, and organizing BY the adoption of .
stuton and the appointment of officers, the following
among other resolutions passed
Resolved That We viii sustain and protect each 9th ,r
IN Of unusual drafts for COIN but that
mend each bank TO for,fy itself strongly, and rely
possible upon its owr resources.
Aesolvrd, That will fellowship AL banks vhereve.
established In the state whose conform strictly
10 the law regulating tree banking and that viii draw
Of law.
R-rolved That viii purchase coin OF any banker
broker who directly indirectly makes practice OF
ssnding bcms circulation and invite the banks Of
this asd other States 20 unite.
Resolved, That earnestly recommend not only the
ee banks Of Indiana but ali other banks of the Wes to
procure thsr coin Of New Orleans or the Atlantic Cities
The Pittsburg papers OF Friday contain the annual
port Of the President OF the Ptsbure and Stsubenve
Railroad Company, and the Of the Chief Enginssr
From them learn that the whole amount OF stock sab
soribsd about $3.50 co., OF which $3.50 900 has been
subscribed BY the city q Ptourz $500 900 by the
~ Of Allegheny and the residue BY individuals The
total amount expended the road mp TO the I'd inst
within the State exclusive Of land damages right Of way
end Incidental expenses, has been es22 s2s so. The
whole expense of completing the road estimated at
,2aa and for full ECU ipmsnt Of rolling stock SUI
making the whole cost Of Construction and equipment
sbsut u, 500, eco
me receipts q the Connecticut River Railroad Company
Ter ths year ending November 30 1885, we're s2Ss 27o
vhieh was frcm passengers S1l3 7a4 for freight
nnd 80 III from nas express and rsuts The opsrstinr
ssd miscellaneous expenses for the same period including
On sxpsnses for repairs and transportation Amounted 70
leaving the net earnings the year sls2oos
From this 10 BE- deducted FOE interest SIS $50 and the
rent Of the Ashusot road which, som plstoo ths
Connseuout River Company ssssd for ten years at mr.
ssnt is COST amounting TO $50 ooo leaving balance
q ESQ., 3os applicable 70 dividends. The number o.
miles during the year vas l92 oss whole number q,
Dassssssn carried, ss7 o7t number Of tons OF freight
ansported, 90 go. TIE Increase In the number Of pas
sesgss the previous year 27I and the
Il freight g. 7o4 tons causing Dcrsass in the receipts
from thsss two sources, Of H4,sz2 The increase in the
Uoss earnings about $50 900.
We annex Official siatsmsns exhibiting the condition OF
Ne four leading departments Of the various banks 10 this
~ ~ tns siss d ths hi vssk In psssnb9 ssd sssh
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Mines and DIlnlG z.

Mines and Mini0g.
MONDAY, jan l6-6P II.
The sales to-day not large Parker Vein fell to
seller co. Inc receut changes in this do not
10 have been attended with the advantages which
Anticipated One Thousand Phoenix cold ., Z. Accounts
have s,en received from the President, who Is At
the mines and expresses bis satisfaction with the works
there A'Culloch sold at s4, and will probably rise
beyond this long rad has ceased 10 be active 100
shares with difficulty disposed Of at T. Fifty shares
of the Neuvitas stoc sold at2. The scrip is
ssued and therefore the purch only bought tho
right Of claiming stock hereafter. Cumberland Coal
offered At 34x. We understand that this company is in
difficulties The product for the three weeks ending jan
nary T. was Is follows
Week ending Dec. 500 tons.
DO peo' ...''.".....''....ao ABOUT = lo0
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-17

WANTED THREE SILK rIsIsHERs AL,c TEN OR
w twelve pirs will and emplcymsnt By appyirs -
soriAs rrsash ayiag sssAblishnsas 40 Ea fvssiy "
street, nsas Frst avenue. ~ ~