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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02

ERIE RIOTERS ON THEIR KNEES AT the
opening of the Circuit at Pittsburgh yes
terday morning Sherwin, Jacks and the two
Kipatricks presented their humble petition
to Judge Irwin, stating that they are in jail
for contempt of Court "That they in
tend no contempt of Court and WILL OBEY
ITS ORDER AND INJUNCTION, AND SUBMIT TO
IAUNuoRiTY."
And they pray the Court to discharge
them. Judge Irwin said:
shall direct the prisoners to be discharg-
ed, under such an order as will protect the
dignity of the Court.
With regard to the disavowal Of the pris-
oners, Of their guilt in the offence for which
they now stand committed, can only say
that will be u subject for consideration here
lu(ter-that dsavowal, however, is sutl-
cient for the present purpose, and there
| fore order,
That you severaly enter into recogniances
in the sum Of five thousand dollars, that you
appear at the next term OF the United
States Circuit Court for the Western Dis
trict of PENNSYLVANIA, then and there to an
swer to any order which this Court may
make in the premises; that you do not de-
part the Court without leave; and that IN
the meantime you keep inyiolate the in
Junction issued by this court at the SUIT ol
tho Buffalo and State Line Railroad Com
pany in reference to the property OF lhG
Erie and North East Railroad ComPany'and
be Of good behaviour. -,
Thereupon, the prisoners complying VIII
this order, they were discharged from Gus
, tody
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02

Admitted ALFRED WILLIAMS, Esq oil
this city, and son of Prof. Wiiliams'w was ad-
mitted at the present term of the Supreme
Court to practice in all Courts of Record ~
this State. els young man Of superior
parts and will carry into the profession q
moral character that cannot fail TO gam
him the confidence Of the public. He has
been a remarkably close student, and II per-
severance and industry furnish crlterlan'
we predict for him successful career. We
take great pleasure in recommending Elm
TO the citizens of the State as young man
in every way worthy of the:- confidence.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02

FRAUDS N WO0LLEN CLOTH.--A cores
pondent Of the Geneses Far~er says that
immense quantities Of the t-off rags Of
P@upera arc az nually imported into our coun-
Try, to be worked up into woOllen cloth, to
sell to american people. These rags were
formerly used only for manure. Now they
are reported at a cost Of seven cents per
pound for "al wool, and four cents per b.
Tor "half WOOL and half cotton" Al the
low priced "wocllen" cloths are made of
imported rags Of this description, and i'm
ported wool that cost little more than the
rags. This cloth may be easily detected by
placing ones hand on ii--it feels as rough
as horse card. The frauds which the
manufacturers thus commit upon the unsus-
pectiHg laboring men throw the sheep specu
Iation quite into the shade.
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DEATH OF JUDGE RsAD.-We learn from
the Cincinnati Papars that Judge N. C.
Read, late of Ohio, died in San Francisco
on the 2sih Of December. lie had entered
into partnership with Col. Weller, and had
gone to California to practice law. As
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of Ohio, he
acquired distinction as jurist, and bad il
not been for his ungOgernable passions, the
party TO whom he belonged would have
kept him in nigh station. He was only
about forty years Of age at the time Of his
death.
TIE FIRST AND LAST DUEL IN ILLisoIs.-
The year 1920 was sisnalized by the FIRST
and last duel which was ever fought in Hi.
nois. This took place in BelIeviIle, St
Clai. county, between AiPhonso Stewart &
! William Bennett, two obscure men. The
seconds had made il up 10 be sham duel, tC
throw ridicule upon Bennett, the chalieng.
ling party. Stewart was in the secret, buI
Bennett, his adversary, was left to believe
( il a reality. They were 10 fight with rifles
the guns were loaded with blank cartridges
and Bennett, somewhat suspecting trick
rolled ballinto his gun, without the knowl
edge Of the seconds, OF of the other party
The word to fire was given, and Stewar
fell mortally wounded. Bennett made hi
escape, bat two years afterwards he was ar
State, indicted, tried and convicted Of mur
der.
A great effort was made TO procure hi
pardon, but Governor Bond would yield 1
no entreaties in his iavor, and Bennett suf
fered the penalty OF the law b hanging, il
the presence Of great multitude of people
This was the first and last duel ever Tough
in Illinois by any Of its citizens. The hang
ing of Bennett made duelliug discreditabl
and unpopular, and laid the foundation 70
that abhorrence Of the practice which ha
ever since been felt and expressed by th
people Of Illinois. The present Judge LoeE
wood was then the attorney general OF tn
State, and prosecuted in the case. To h
talent and success as prosecutor the PEE
pie are indepted for this early precedent ar
example which did more than is general
known to preven: the barbarous practice
duellng from being introduced into th
Slate
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02

DAmAeg BY A SrcRM.--The neighbor-
hood of PoolesvilIe, Montgomery county,
Md. was visited by violent storm OF winu
on the IL inst, which did considerable damage
while it lasted. Thomas Trundle' Esq ;
had all hls fencing blown away, 'oge'her
with his barn and stabling at M0nUcs'y'
killing very valuable horse worth SID
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02

6TPersons wishing feed for Cattle can
find where to get it by consulting our new
advertisements.
Nrsee the advertisement Of Mr.. Wise in
to-day's paper.
61rA dispatch from Savannah says a nre
occurred in that city on the nth inss.' hye
buildings were consumed. Loss 100000
GTA Mrs. Bedgood cowhided man' IA
the street in Cincinnati last week.
! n.rDuring 1858, there were $500 deaths
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
e~,-rhsrs were 5,4o4.45s bushels saif
imade at Syracuse, N. Y, in 1883,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02

From PoRTo RIoo.-We have advlces
from Porto Rico to the Sth inst. Grinding
had commenced at southside of the island;
at the east end it would not commence un-
III the 18th. The cholera having broken
out at St. Thomas, all communication has
been stopped between the Islands, and all
vessels from there are subject to the most
rigid quarantine.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02

MURDER. Two wagon drivers connected
with an Indian entertainment" were re-
Gently murdered near the Five Forks, IN
Person county, N. c., by man named Hor'
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02

letr"Have you any limb-horn oone.s, ,..,
incurred very modest miss OF shoP'Aeep
or.
"Auy whut?" 49,,
"Any limb-horn bonnets!p n
"Any-you don't mean leghorn! -
The Young lady was brought TO oy inc
proper restoratiyes. .---
THEuew volumes OF Moore's Journai'oSo'
sdi,pd bv Lord John Russell, have been pub
lished in London.
The thermometer at New Orleans OF
January II, indicated 80 degrees,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

or all the men upon earth, none are so des-
picable as the miser. 1t is not impossible that
the profigate may have friend, for there is
usually left about him some touch of hu
manity - some unbroken chord Of the finer
feelings of our nature; but the niser meets
with no sympathy. Even the nurse who is
hired 10 attend him in his latest hours, loathes
the ehastly occupation, and longsfor the mo-
ment of her release; for although the death
damp is already gathering on his brow, the
thoughts Of the departing sinner are still upon
his gold, at the mere 1ingiing Of key he Starts
from his torpor in a pafoxysm of terror, lest a
surreptitious attempt is being made upon the
sanctity Of his strong box. 3a,. . Ia
There are no prayers OF the orphan or the
widow for him--notia solitary voice has ever
breathed his name 10 heaven, as benefaclor.
One poor penny gwen away in the spirit ,ol
true charity, would now be worth more tc
him than all the gold the world contains, but,
notwithstanding that, he was church-goine
man, and familiar from his infancy with those
awful texts in which the worship Of Mammor
is denounced and the punishment OF Dives
told, he has never yet been able to divorce
himself from his solitary love Of lacre, or Il
part with one atom Of his pelf.
And 50, from miserable life, deiested ant
ldespised, he passes into'a dresr eternitH ant
those whomhe has neglected or Inisused, maxi
merry with the boards offhe miser II tftE
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

Into this lonely gorge Jean Pierre conducted
This adversary. He lifted up his overcoat, and
produced couple of boarding-axes.
"What !" exclaimed the mpon-l lighter, edo
do you take me for an English pinnace?"
"TheSe are my arms. A truce TO pleasant
I ty. am in rather in hurry to finish the bu-
siness, for the "Etoile" is only waiting for the
tide to leave The harbor. Take that, and be
upon your guard p' and he tossed one Of his
boarding axes at his feet.
The sailor appeared to be so determined
that the soldier seized the weapon, and adyan-
ced several PAGES. He had fought so many
duels in the coufSe of his life that he reckon
ed, not unreasonably, on displaying his Gus.
tomary dexierity, and on getting out of this af.
fair with his usual good fortune. Jean Pierre
| firm as a rock did not stir an inch. With hl'
ak in hand he watched his adversary, who mis-.
took his stiffness for hesitation, and rushed
upon him. The weapons clashed and tht
SPARKS few. The comba,ants warled eact
Others blows with equal skin and rapidiiy.
was deadly struggle. Tbe young sailor
completely master OF himself, attacked his op
ponent not more vigorously than coolly, an(
would not leave the circle he had marked ou
as his post. The soldier, furious at such re
sistance, foamed with rage, bounled roun'
him; made a leap, and struck at his head
Jean Pierre leaned on one side, raised his ak
and cleft the Moonlighter's skull in twain
An hour after The corsaire "Etoile" was sail
ing out of the harbor, 10 recommence her pri
watering career.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
A Texas Candidate for Chief Justice.

A fiat footed candidate for justice Of the
Peace, at Palestine, Texas, comes out in the
journals, with the following address 10 the SOW
ereigns:
"'With the issuance Of this Sheet is un-
furled to the breeze, either in tempest or IN
calm, my nqme as candidate for the Office OF
Chief Justice, OF Anderson county, at the en-
suing August elections. do it from. choice,
not solicitation. | do it, for the office is hon
orable and profitable. feel myself compe-
tent to discharge the duties of the office. !
claim no superior merit or qualification over
any one who choose to run against me.
would like to run the race solitary and alonei
but if any are desirous, let them pitch IN, II
isn't deep.
=, al stand flat-footed, square e-toed, hump
shoulderet, upon the platform of equal rights
and true repubicanism. If you elect me youl
Chief Justice will make the welkin ring
with loud hurras for The sovereigns OF Ander'
son county / lfdefeated | will retire with
dignity and good humor, remembering most
beautiful little song, which sing remarkably
well, called Im afoat."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
END or A TENNESSEE FHoMcK.
BY SAM SLICK.

Well, we danced and hunawed without
anything Of particular interest to happen until
about three clock wien the uarndest muss
sot down along side of Bet Holden tthe steel
trap gal,) and just give her hug, bar fashion.
She took it very kind Ill she seed Sam Henrya
looking on from about dozen gals, then she
fell to kickin' and a hollerin' and screechin'
like all wrath. Sam, he come up told Jim to
let Bet go. Jim told him to go TO far off
county whar they give away brimstons and
throw in the fire to burn it. Sam hit him
strait between the two eyes, and after few
licks the fghtin' started. Oh, hush y
| II makes my mouth water now TO think what
a beautiful row we had. One fellow from
Cady's Cove knocked hole in the bottom OF
a fryin' pan, over Dan fuckers head, and left
II hangiR round his neck the handle flying
about like a long quirlecue and there it hung
Jill Jake Thurman cut it off with a cold
chlEel next day. That was his share for that
night sure. Another fellow got knCTtHd into
a meal barrel,he was as mealy asan tia, J tatel
and as hot as boss radish when ~ pprsted
the hoops and came out he rated few. Two
fellows fit out Of the door, down the hill, into
the creek, and ended it in aQuiet way all
4 alone. A perfect mule from Stoch creek, hi
me wipe with pair a,f wiadiR', blades
he made kindlin' weod Of, them and lit on
him. We had II head and tails for lonl
time, all over the house, but if the truth
must be told and shame my kin he warped me
nice; inst to save bis time hollered. The
licking he gave me made me feel sorter TN.
easy and hostile like; it wakened my vol
wide awake. The little fiider came scrou
GIN past, holdin' his fiddle up over his heat
to keep it in tune, for the fghin' was gettin
tolera6le brisk. You are one thinks |, and
| jist grabbed the doughtray and split it plum
over his head! Herotted down right thar, ant
padded his other end with one Of the pieces
| While was modifying my feelin's in tina
way his gal slipped up behind me and fetche'
/. me rake with The pot hooks; julie Sawyer wa
thar, and jst annexed TO her right off, and
! mighty nice fight it was. Jul striped AM
: checkered her face like a partridge net hun
{ on white fence. She hollered for her fiddle
f but oh, pshaw, he coulden't DO her bit o
t good; he was too busy rubbln' first his heat
land then his bliStered extremites; so when
thought julie had given her plenty | pulle
her off, and put her in good humor by givin
, her so # sawder Well thought at first if
had drink I'd be about done; sol started 70
! the creek, and, the first thing saw more star
with my eyes shut than ever did with then
open. | looked around, and it was the littl'
, fddlers big brother! ! knowed what it mean
). so we locked horns without word, thar al
T alone, and do think we fit an hour. AT las
some Of ibe fellows heard'the jols at the houS
and they cum and 2ug us out, for We had Fl
into hole where big pine stnmp had burn
out, and there we was, up to urgirths, a peg
ging' away, face>to face, and no dodgin'.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

thunderS Of the >daShing surge sounded like
the awful knell that the ocean was singing for
the victims it was eager 10 engulph.
At length The light bore upon one quarter,
and the bold Atlantic rolled its white caps be-
fore US. During this time all was silent, each
officer and man was at his post, and the bear
ing and countenance OF the captain seemed
10 give encouragement 10 every person on
board. With but bare possibility Of saving
the ship and those on board, he relied on his
noutical skill and courage, and by carrying
the mainsal, which in any other situation
would have been considered suicidal act
'he wealhered lee shore and saved the Con-
siitu.ion'
The mainsail was now hauledup, by light
hearts and strong hands, the jb and spanker
taken in, and from the light ofScilly, the gal
liant vessel, under close reefea topsals and
main ttysals, took her departure, and danced
merrily over the the deep towards the United
States. ,.r q .1.1
Pipe down = said the captain 10 the first
lieutenant, 'and splice The main Brace
'Pipe down echoed the first lieutenant 10
the boatswain.
Pipe down ? whistledthe boatswain to the
crew, and pipe down it was. so
| IlOW uCdI " iONho Niu w SO ooiN .
10 one Of the masters mates, The next morning.
# he made no reply, but taking down chart
showed me pencil line between the outside
shoal and The Light House Island, which must
have been small strait for fisherman to run
his smack Though in good weather by day.
light.
u For WHAT'S the noble and desr old frigate
reserved?
) went upon deck, the sea was calm,a gen
, tie breeze was swelling our canvass Iron
mainsail to royal, the isles Of Sciliy had sunk
I in the eastern waters, aEl the clouds OF the
! dying storm were rolling off in broken mas
ses TO the noTthwaId, like the flying columns
of beaten army. ras4
have been in many gale ofwind, and hay,
( passed through scenes Of great danger, Eu
never before nor since, have experienced ar
+ hou. so terrible as that when the Constitution
e wss laboring, with tfe lives Of five huudre'
). men hanging on single rrn bolt, 10 weathe
: Scllly on the night of the 1lth Of May, 1885.
d During the gale Mrs. Livingston inquired o
: the captain, il we were not in great danger
It to which he replied, as soon as We had paSse'
Scilv. Er ~
o 'You are MS safe as you would be in tn
a aisle of church.
S 1t is singular that the frigate Boston, Cap
y tain McNeal, about the close of the Revolu
: tion, escaped Simia danger while employed
& in carrying out to France Chancellor Living
y stone, relative oil Edwards, and also Minis
: Ter 10 The Court of 81. Cloud. He likewis
It had his wife on board, and While the vesse
a was weathering lee shore, Mrs. Livingston
asked the Captain--a rough, but gallant oil
il FIRE, eater--if they were notin great danger; {
J. which he replied:
you had better, madam, get down upoi
n your knees, and pray God to forgive your nu
;. merous sins, for il we do not carry by th
!. point, we shall all be down in FIVE minutes.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

pIt is curious fact in science that glass
ressts the action Of all acids except the fluoric;
it loses nothing in weight by use or age; it is
more capable than all other substances OF re-
ceivng the highest degree of polish,--if me II
ed several times over, and properly cooled in
the furnace, receiving a polish almost rival
ing the diamond in brilliancy. 1t is capable
of receiving the richest colors produced from
gold or other metallic coloring, and will retain
its original b,ilisncy Of hue for ages. Medals
too, embedded in glass, can be made 10 retain
forever their original purity and appearance. I
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
The ,Quaker and the lawyer.

''Friend Broadbrim," said Zephania Strait
lace TO his master, gasrch Quaker, Of the city
OF Bfotherly Love, fthou caEst not eat OF that
leg OF mutton htthy noon tide table to-day !"
Wherefore not Z" asked the good Quaker.
"Because the dog that appertaineih TO that
son. Belial, whom the world calleth Lawyer
Foxcraf, hath come into thy pantry and stolen
it; yea, and he hath devoured it.,'
Beware, Friend Zephania, Of bearing false
witness against thy neighborI Art thop sure
Yea verify, ] saw II withmy eyes, and II
was Lawyer Foxcraf's dog, even Pinchem."
Upon what evil times have we fallen r
sighed the harmless seciary,gas he wended
his way 10 bis neighbor's Office. ~
"Ffiend Gripus," said he, "I want TO ask
thy opinion.n s5''s Y.
lam al attention, }" replied the scribe,lay4
ing down his pen. y, ~ y
/. "Supposing, Friend FoScraft. that my dol
bad gone into my neighbor,s pantrysn sloler
Here from itg Of mutton, aud saw him,a
could call him BY name what ought ! to do y
ior The mutton, Of conrse+notthhinl BIZ
can be clearer.'' b t9iis i1s7,s'
TKnow thou, Friend Foxcraft, thy dog
the beast men denominste Pinch'em--
halil stolen from my pantry leg Of mntton,o
( the Just vaihe Of four shiIiines and sixpencc
which ! paid for j IN the market this morn
elf il be 50, then 81 IS nv 5pinion that
must pay for itas And having done 50, iii
worthy Friend tpfp6d to depart. S.4
E,;s' aty yet a lille Friend Broadbrim,' erie
y The lawyer. 20 4 4 verify 4 baSe yet furthe
10 say unto thee; thou owest me six and eight
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

u1PA Rhode Island clergyman recently illus
rated his argument'in in favor Of corporal pun
lstment for children by apleasant piece OF
witicism. He said, that '1he child once START
ed in course of EVIL conduct, was like To-
comotive on the wrong lrack-it takes the
stritch to get it off" N' '".''+
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

~ During trial in Kansas Territory, where
in dispute about o claim was 10 Shave been
settled, the two lawyers employed for the dis
puiantS became so quanelsome, that the Judge
adjourned the Court 10 give them a chance to
fight it out. After which everything went on
smoothly. s+-''
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

Iron olrway 10 the Office the other morn
ing, while passing the residence Of one Of our
citizens who wss petched near the roof enga-
ged in painting, he was addressed by on aged
parent with the warning: s ~ y
stYou'li fall and break your neck" p eAe''
"Neyer mind mother" was the response
'its long enough 70 tie7'' l4A A8' ssAiis sst
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

DA man says the first thing that turned
his attention to matrimony was the neat and
skilful manner in which u pretty girl handled
a broom. He may see the time, when the
manner in which broom is handled will not
afford him so much satisfaction. . ~
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
AaSarlis lissmani 3 Frtranrainarx

The following curious advertisement ap.
pears ina Western paper I, 4 ". y
"Whereas, at 9ariicniar ttimesI may i'm
poEtuns my friends, and Others, to let me have
liquor, which is hurtfulito me, and detrlpenta
to society, ,--this u, therefore, io forbid AMI
persons selling me liquor or letting me ahays
any onsany account orpFetence; for ift they d'
I will positively prosecute them, notwith
standing any promise that 1 may makesto th'
contrary At The time they may let me have II I
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

ITThe editrcss Of the Lancaster Library
Gazette says she would as soon nestle her nose
in rats nest Of swingle tow, as allow a man
with whiskers TO kiss her. ,,sit 3a.se ~
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

GTMarrisge is q desperate thing The frogs
in Esop were extremely wise, they bad great
mind 70 some water, but they would not ieaF, ,
into well, because they could not GET out
again, W ~. As s,,,S n seldom s )
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
The Experience of a Sensitive in New Yorl

dined one day at the Irving House. The
man next to me said 10 his neighbor-
"How's -four to-day :"
"Why, rising-we made nice thing Of ii
this morning-a few thousands"
Dined next day at the As,or. Man next 10
me observed to his fiends--
"Well how's Erie?"
"Oh, down, ir- down. dull, very dull.
but there's money in it."
Dined next day al st. Nicholas. Man next
10 me said to his neighbor-
'Shipping business bad, isn't it?"
al should think SO, you can buy ship now
for FIVE thousand dollars less than you cou Id
two months ago, and freights are awfully low"
Dined next day al the Metropolitan. Man
next to me said to his neighbor--
"What's the news from Europe?'
"Consus have fallen one-half, and money
is tight" & @Hf
Dined next day at New York Hotel. Man
next TO me Said TO his neighbor-- e
"By Jose, that's pretty girl yonder p
"She is so, and besides she is worth hun
dred." M
at once lie It the table. Heavens men,
tally exclaimed, is there no spot i'll this great
city where q man can eat without having such
! talk ersmmed down his throat with his food ?
Money, money, money.--Bufdlo Courier.
Irt ---~~->---------->---- " AK
uTA new made widower once called upon
a popular divine, and requested to know on
what terms he would preach the funeral ser
mon OF his defnnct spouse. gsss,
"My usual charge for such a duty 10 one
\ guinea, WAS the reply. eStf
4 The monrner having thrift nhis sorrow, in
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

,arl llisforLuneis 8 a filIsr which sepelalel
sincere friends from The scum.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

gTGoserp Yous thoughts when alone, and
your lonepe Vhe8in eompapgsl tssallss b