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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

CRIME IN OHIO IN l653,--For the year
ending the lst Of December, 1853, we have
gathered from the report Of Mr.. Pugh, At
torney General, the following interesting
statistics: In convictions for crimes, there
have been seven for murder in the second
degree, twenty for manslaughter, nine for
rape, one bigamy, five for arson, thirty-four
for burglary, ten for assault, with intent to
murder, two with intent to ravish, two with
intent to rob, forty-three for grand larceny,
OF which the estate of Hamilton" furnished
seventeen, seven for robbery, three for for
gerry, seventeen counterfeters, two fer ma
licious shooting, and four Tor malicious stab
bing, seventeen horse thieves, and several
for other crimes. Altogether the prisoners
were sentenced last year to 1856 years i'm
prisonment--and seven Of the prisoners for
! lite. These prosecution cost the State Sl4,-
9S9 s3. The number Of acquittals for crimes,
was SO; the nolle prosequis, III; Of the for
mer were three cases of indictments for
murder in the first degree.
/ The convictions for misdemeanors, by
which we mean petit larceny, assaults, etc.
were 1913, acquiltals and noles 645. There
are some 100 indictments from crimes ant
misdemeanors now pending, among then
FIVE cases for murder in he first degree, no
including one or two cases now in error, OIL
determined since Mr.. Pugh's report wat
made out.
These facts do not fully show the crimes
prosecuted in Ohio the last year, for ther,
are some twelve counties whose officers hav
beenlremiss in their reports.
This report Of crime differs very littl
from that Of the year 1852, when the pris
: oners in all, l,were sentenced TO 229 years
and six imprisoned for life, and three capita
convictions Statesman.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

!, LIBERAL DONATIONS ---Ichabod Wash
burn, of Worcester. Mass, who has just
built free church at bis own expense, has
also given $4,000 to the Worcester Me-
chanics' Association, to erect society
building, on condition that another $4,000
should Be raised. Immediately Sll,s9o has
been subscribed, and the work is going on.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

OF The Martha Washington prisoners
in charge OF officer Bruin, were landed al
JefFsrsonville, opposite Louisville, by the
steamboat Telegraph No. 8, conveyed by
land to New Albany, and before one O'Clock
Thursday night, were on board Capt. Mont
gomery's new boat, the Bell Sheridan, on
their way to Arkansas. Mr. Shurragar ar
rived at 6 o'clock the next morning, ant
too the first steamer going South.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09
AARox BURR's WIrE.-The Paris Patris
AZ n I.tn hatn haa aha foIInurinn..

AARoH BURR's WIFE.-The Paris Pdtris
Of late date has the following:
At the last Tuilleries ball, the brilliant
toilette of stranger, with an incredible
number of Diamonds, attracted the attention
of all present. In moment the attention
was changed to the most intense curiosity,
when Louis Napoleon was observed to ac-
cost the LADY, and remain some moments
in conversation. The enigma was soon
solved. The lady was the widow Of Mr.
Aaron Burr formerly Vice President Of tFe
United States, with whom Louis Napoleon
was on terms of intimacy whilst in that
country, and at the end Of fifteen years he
had recognized the widow Of his old Ameri-
can friend.
This probably alludes to Madame Jumel,
the wealthy second wife of Col. Burr, who
obtained divorce fewyears previous to
bis decease. She owns large lasdedes-
tate on tho IslaLd Of Malta.--CfneinHGti
Emo.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

Az EccEHTRIc PRKAcHER -afuffdy's
Handbook Of south Italy is Just pnblish-
ed, and contains some curious stories re-
speetiug Fra Roco, he celebrated Domini-
can preacher and the spiritual Jos Miller
OF Naples. On one occasion. i ir related,
be preached on the mole, penetential SER
mon, and introdsced so many illustrations
Of terror. that he soon bronghE his hearersio
their knees While tEey were thus showing
every sign Of eontrition, he cried out, Nov
al you who sincerely repent Of your aims,
hold up yonr hands, Every man in the
vast multitude Immediately stretched out
his hands. Holy Archapaei NJ ich cal ,'ex-
claimed Rocco, sstbeo Who lRith. thine ada
mantine sword standest st the right Of the
Judgment seat Of God, hew me OF every
hand which has been raised hypocriticaily
In an instant every hand dropped, and Roc
co OF course poured forth fresh torrent Of
eloquent invective against their sins and
their deceit. He had great dislike totobac-
co, and when once preaching to a crowd Of
Spanish sailors, he astounded them by tel
ling them that there were no Spanish saints
in heaven. A few, he said, had been adj
mitted, but they smoked SO many cigars, that
they made the holy virgins sick; and st.
Peter set his wits to work to get them out.
At length, he proclaimed that bull fight
was to be held outside the gate Of Paradise.
Thereupon every Spanish saint, without ex-
ception, ran off to see the fight, and ST. Pc
ter Immediately closed the gates, and took
care never to admit another SpaDiasd.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

U. s. SENATOR ELEcTED.-We learn from
reliable sources that Geo. E. Pugh was O.
las. evening nominated by the Democratic
caucus for Senator, and confrmedt this after
noon by the vote of both Houses. We
have barely time to make the announces
ment,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

The BooT AND SHOE BUsIEEss'-Owing
to the high prices Of stock, several of our
boot manufacturers have temporarily sus-
pended their business, while others have
discharged portion Of their workmen only.
In month or two, however, We may ex-
pect to see the full forces at work again.
Milford Mass. journal.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09
Thursday Evening. Uarch ?. 1854

3 The ARREST FoR MAIL RoBBERx,--We
stated on Saturday that A. R. Smith, bag
gage master on the New Haven. Hartford
and Springfield railroad, had been arrested
at New Haven, Conn, charged with extern
A sive depredations on the mail. On subse-
quent search Of his private desk and trunk
8 in the baggage room. at the depot. large
number. of post bills, envelopes, letters.
drafts, checks and notes 70 the amount Of
some $4,000 were found. Also upon his
person were found about $500 in bank
notes, embracing the money contained in
several decayed packages placed in the mail
by Mr.. Holbrook, the general mail agent.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

wAsHrEeTou, Feb. 2s-House Com
mittee on elections reported against the pc
tition from New York, contesting Mike
Walsh's right to seat.
SENATE-Many petitions presented a.
gainst the repeal Of the Missouri Compro-
mise.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

The PUBLIC PRrNrIEG.--Mr. Nicholson,
editor Of the Union, offers to do the public
printing and give Gen. Armstrong; family
their share Of the profits.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

SERIOUS FIRE.-The Roman Cath olic
church at Alton. ILL.,, and three dwelling
houses, were destroyed by fire on the night
of the nth inst. Loss estimated at from
10000 to S25 ,Ooo-insured for $4,000.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

A TELEeRArnIe despatch from Chicago
states that the Rock Island Railroad is now
complete to Rock Island, and that the first
Grain went through on the 22d inst.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

Nrv ORLEANS, Feb. 27.--Steamer Unit
ed States from Aspinwall Feb. %, arrived
below to-day. :,
The Empire City arrived at Asplnweh
Feb, %, and would leave same afternoon ior
Ned YorEw 200 passengers and $685.
600 in gold. s
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

OYIt is saidthat Senator Crittenden will
oppose the Nebraska bill. The greatest
man in Kentucky, upon whose shoulders
could fall the mantle Of Clay, is ]. j. Crit
ttenden, and we hope for the honor Of the
immortal "dark and bloody grounds" and
the memory Of the sainted Clay, that his
successor will be true to the Missouri Com
promise.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

0~rA meeting of Working Mems League,
composed chiefly of Germans, met in New
York city on the lst inst. .,and passed strong
resolutions in oppnsition to the Nebraska
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

New HAMPSHIRE ELECTION. On next
Tuesday the annual election for members
of the State legislature takes place in this
State. More than usual interest is taken
in its result from the fact that two United
States Senators are to be chosen the next
session Of that body.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

TIE trial Of John L. Chapman. at Cam
bridge, Mass, for the murder Of Renben N
Cozzens, resulted in a disagreement OF the
Jury. ESQ SIS e.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

CHURCH BLowH uP.-The Methodist
church at Chester Factories, Mass, was
blown up with gunpowder on Wednesday
) evening, and shattered SO that it cannot be
repaired. The Carsen league temperance
meetings had been held IN the church, and
the explosion is attrlbutedto the enemies of
the Maine law.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

New ORLEANS, Feb. 27.--A teHfiAla ac-
cideut occurred on Sunday night q the
French Opera House, the Gallery feil IN
during the performance, carrying away the
second tier Of boxes. Three persons killed
and over fifty wounded.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09
IFor the DaiIy Gazette !

Mr.. EDrroR.-ltis perfectly feasible for
our Building Mechanics to turn almos, all
the circumstances off our present condition
to their personal advantage We are in
the mere negative stSte, which portrayed
yesterday,--in advance Of the times in moth
ing; but, on the CONTRARY, lamentably be-
hind in almost everything. We are blank
to be filled. ! propose and enforce the
highest number. It is entitled to precedence,
and believe we have trie men enough to
sustain it's prerogative.
The least sapguine and hopeful among our
citizens have been disturbed, in their drowsy
indifference, by the molten Of coming
events, and make languid admissions that
Lancaster will increase in business and
population.
1t seems to be agreed, on all hands, that
we are in the complacent predicament de-
scribed by the old adage,-"eyery thing to
gain and nothing to loose"
But practical question, of immediate
and vital Significance, now challenges; our
most earnest consideration. Ifit be true
as it unquestionably is, that our superior To-
cal features and advantages, in combination
with our approaching railway, are abont to
attract to US the increase we anticipate,
what single accommodation have we, either
for additional business or populationl Our
crowded houses, and accommodated bus
ness ndpopulation, furnish the answer
none, Iohateper.
There is. therefore. a large disproportion
between demand and supply; anditis in fa-
vor of supply,--a condition of things every
way propitious to Building Mechanics.
believe we WILDE fully equal to OUT
new condition. The crushed and long dor
mant energies of our people will be renew.
ed in high power; and the arearages oithe
past will be sentiments for the future.
AN OLD MECHANIC.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

SYRACUSE, Feb. 2s.--Tyler, the husband
Of the murdered woman mentioned 90 Sat-
urday, was arrested in this city yesterday
aud underwent an examination.
Mary Cummius testiied that Tyler at
tempted to poison his wife about q weekbe-
fore the night Of the murder. 81,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

on one Of the recent cold Sundays
stated there were 10000 persons skating a
once upon the ice in the London Park.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

MOBILE, Feb. 81 --Steamboats Sam Dois
and Ambassador burned in the Bay yester-
day loaded with produce for their.uP Ptrips,ali
of which was destroyed. Loss $4,000.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

CrrA suit to recover $l,sOO damages
from a steamboat owner, FOR carrying more
passengers than allowed by law, is pending
at ST. Louis.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

IMpoRTASr DIscovERY The Charleston
STANDARD says--"A friend from Florida as
sures us thathe has discovered small gu
ano island upon the western coast of Flor
ida.n rA
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

0JA meeting Of the German Citizens.
favorable to Douglas Nebraska bill, was
held in, New York on Thursday evening, but
a majority Of those present being opposed
to it, resolutions to that effect were submit
led and adopted,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

0rThe coin now accumulated at the
b-Treasury at st. Louis is very near 49,
oOO, ,ooO-the largest amount ever sccnmu-
lated there.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

4 MoNTREAL paper states that 1900 per-
sons took the teetotal pledge on Sunday,
the 18th inst, in st. Patrick's church in
that city. iss.sre,7 Ia
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

BosroS, Feb. 2s.-An efigy was found
this morning suspended from the soPef
flagstaff on the Common, with the tollew
ing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. A. Douglas
author of the Infamous Nebraska bli--the
Benedict Arnold Of 1854.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

IA MAHOGANY BRIDGE One OF the bridges
built by tho Niagara Transit Company, On
the road leading from Lake Nicaragua to
San Juan del Sud, is made entirely Of ma
hogany.g s-
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

0Aronly about City men and fifty appren-
tices are now at work IN tho Charlestown
Mass. Navy Yard.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

ponr1Avp, Feb. 2S.--rhe Maine House
Of Repfesentatlves at Augdsta, have passed
almost unanimously, the resolves against
the Nebraska bill. Il
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

ABRAM, slave of J. R. Anderson, Of
Richmona, va, was murdered on Thursday
by Perry a slave Of Captain Dimmock.
Cause, Jealousy.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

! ptrThe Jury in the case of Major Schles-
singer, tried at New Orleans on a charge OF
larceny, was unable to agree.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09
IFor the Daily.l

| VI thS 0u'y y
Mr.. EDIroR:--Hi! no! what exquisite
times have had for the past three or four
weeks. Only think--a "beau" every even.
ing for two weeks in succession. Truly,
| have been "blessed beyond measure."-
,Tis true, have lost much time and
been the cause of considerable expence to
papa in the way ofcoai and candles and at
flicted ma with more than her share of the
work But what could do to remedy the
matter!-the "beaus'' would come, and you
know it would not be polite nor gcnteeI to re-
fuse them the pleasure Of my conversation
seat by the comfortable fire. No! no! this
would never, never do! Such n course
would uin my matrimonial. prospects for at
least twelve month, and would thereby
run the risk Of being thrown a'life pension.
er" on my dear, kind hearted papa. And
then how kind iu these gentlemen to come,
night after night, and remain until eleven
! and twelve O'Clock entertaining me with
their delightful street news"--it is so
edirving and entertaining. Oh! like it so
much! 1t was only night before last that
Mr.. - gave me long and interesting
description of little dog running up street
with an oyster can tied to his tail! Oh! it
was SO funny! do wish Mr.. Editor, you
could have heard him, you certainly would
have secured him as a contributor to the
local column of the Daiy--and can as
sure you that his brilliant descriptive powers
would soon win for him high place in the
literary circles of the country. expected
him again last evening; but he he didn't
ceme--nor neither did any ofmy gentlemen
acquaintances. suppose they were at the
Concert, and as there is no public amuse
ments advertised, may expect them al
| this evening.
! oh! how | do wish that MIR. - woult
come this evening and give description o
the Concert Itwoud do me so much goot
to hear him tell about the sweet music how
the ladies were dressed, and whether he go
0 in for "smooth quarter" hope he die
: He is so "economizing
Yours in haste,
FANNY HANTHR AcITE,n
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

THE TIMBER seized since the lst Of July,
on the Wisconsin and Chippewa rivers, as
having been feloniously cut on Government
land, amounts to &C, 900, 200 feet, valued at
$500 1000. vN
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

fe.FThe Portsmouth Tribune states that
the in Scioto county is destitute Of pri-
soners at present. The Grand Jury, at it's
late sitting, found one bill. ~
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

.ONTA cargo Of American salted Beefar
rived recently at Marseilles. The mayor OF
that city has published proclamation on
the subject, to the effect that he has tasted
it and found it very good; that it may be had
at the extremely low rate of eight cents
pound. and that to renderit eatable and to
Withdraw the overdose Of salt, purchasers
must soak the meat half a day in cold water
Salt beef must be scarce in that market.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

"FiRsT IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, AND
1FfRsr IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRY
MEs."-We learn from an article in the Ma
tional Intellgenccr, that Chief Justice Mar
shall, who was representative in Congress
from Virginia, in 1893, is entitled to the
honor of the celebrated compliment paid to
Washington, as "irstin war, first in peace
and first in the hearts of his countrymen.'
This is not generally known or remember
ed. The resolutions of the House OF Rep
resentatives, drawn up by him on the oc-
,casion Of General Washington's death, are
in the following words.
la TUESDAY, Dec. 49, l799.-The House OF
Representatives Of the United State, having
received intelligence Of the death OF Wash
;noton, General Of the Armies Of the Unit
ed States, and sharing the universal griel
this distressing event must produce, undnt'
nlously resolue--
/. r at this House will wait en- the Pre-
s;dent Of the United States, in coincidence
Of this national calamity.
q. That the Speakers chair be shroudet
with black, and lat the members and officers
of the house wear mourning during the ses
sion.
8. That jointcommittee of both House
be appointed to report measures suitable u
the occasion, and expressive OF the proioun
sorrow with which Congress is penetrate
in the loss Of citizen first in war, first II
peace, and frat in the hearts OF his country
men. ~
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

ORA hotel for six travellers i cOntem-
plated in New York.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

oTFIcE-oid Public building -south-esst corner
Of the Public Square.
TERMs--Sl,75 per annum in advance.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

0J-An anti.Nebraska meeting win be
held in Buffalo this Saturday evening
The call was signed by most of the infuen-
tial business men of Buffalo, irrespective of
nnrfv
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

CALiFoREiA WIETER. -Extract off let
ter dated Sacramento City, January 49,
1854: 4l
"There is nothing Of special interest oc'
curing at present, unless may expect the
uncommon Geld weather which we have
this winter, for this climate, the like moi
having occurred since l847-s., Miners are
doing but little, generally, for want Of wa,
ter. Il hsying been frozen up BY oold wealth
err
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

TIE two whig Representatives in Con.
,gfess, from lIisseuri win vote for the Ne
braska bill.
01-F. Dick has been found guilty Of the
murder Of Mrs: Young. his mothsr.ia-lsw,
and h efSoh, at Dayton Ohio.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

ArJohn A. Corwin has become chief
z ustics Of the Ohio supreme court, accord
ing to the rotation principle Of the new con-
stitution. a5s
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09
WHOLE no l4S4

thInk could give him Rooa one. Ny
calline, too, among trees and doEefs. L
pleasant and respectable onc. and would
suit boy like that. As 70 another mouth
70 feed---''
aThe Lord viII providefs said % Iady, /,
with bright smile.
"The Lord Will provide r responded the
wife. feryently and the little ones. though
still unconscious of tbeiF present application.
repeated after them Their departed mother's
dying words.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09
gbt 1peehly Gnzette.
CITY OF LANCASTER:

ruaIlshtD EVERY THURSDAY MoRsIso
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

{. S. SLAUGHTER, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-09

OAyWe refer the "Smooth Quarter" So
ciety to the following communication from
the pen of young lady. tits rich and to
the point:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-24
THE METROPOLITAN.

A NEW AND SUPERIOR COOKING RANGE, man
ufacured and for sale wholesale and RETAIL by Gibson
RICHARDSON, & CO., 374 Broadway, New York; also,
81 and So Blackstone street, Boston.
1t embraces all the modern Improvements, combining
beauty durability and economy in the Of fuel with
perfect efficiency in operation The simplicity Of its
etfucton, and the consequent facility with which is
managed particularly commend to the attention of those
IN want Of frst-class cooking range.
The fire chamber is materially different in form from
that Of any other range In present use being
ed that by spreading tie coal large surface and
burning 1t in thin stratum the heat is equazed under
all the boiler openings.
The revolving CRATE supported by lever is adjusted in
such that the re-chamber can be instantaneous
ly emped while the range closed to prevent the
escape Of dust ashes into the room.
The Is Of extra size, with the ues 50 arranged as
to secure In the highest possible degree equal amount
Of radiation on every SIDE being elevated and level
with the top OF the rechamber the draft is entirely up
ward and natural The external plates lined with
composition which being on-conductor Of heat gives
the advantages Of 4 brick oven.
Under the oven is a large and capacious Hot Closet
where Is continually found mild and gentle heat render
ing valuable service for warming dishes Of food.
Being supplied with powerful water-back the range
may be made to furnish without extra fire. large amount
Of hot water, at all times for bath other purposes.
Provision Is also made for the attachment Of hota FIX
subserves an important purpose for warming dining
parlor either above adjacent the apart
ment in which il is placed.
The Flues are large and equally adapted for burning
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Coke or Wood 1t re-
qures additional xures the Of either For those
liar advantages. being complete in ITSELF and in respect
dependent on brick-wofk for any Of its dues.
In points Of finish, workmanship and general appear
ance, it viii not suffer by contrast with any
In respect TO cost 1t compares most fayorahy with either
Of the Elevated-oven Ranges now in market
mch21 dawly