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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

The ATLANTIC and PAcIFic RAILROAD
CoMPAsY.-The call of this monster New
York company for one-half per cent. upon
the subs capital stock, is for the pur'
pose, il is stated OF providing means to make
a deposit of $500, 200 in the treasury o.
Texas, to meet the re%quirments of an act do
mating eleven millions Of acres. of lad to
any party who will undertake the construc-
ton of a railroad through that Slate to the
Pacific ocean. Mr.. Walkers share ofthe
assessment is $4,000. Other heavy CAPT
~talists, chiefly of New York, have been
mulcted in considerable ums The eleven
millions of acres of land in Texas is nearly
equivalent to 90 900 square miles, and con-
sequently, half as big as Pennsylvania, and
larger than Massachusetts, Connecticut and
New Jersey combined. ft~is'cstimated that
the land is worth FIVE dollars per acre, and
that it will yield the enterprising gentlemen
who are about TO "takehold of it' $55 ,000,-
600, a greater sum than the national debt Of
the United.States. Butthis princely do
main is not to be passed over to the company
until the road shall be built through to the
Pacific ocean, so that considerable tim
wiltbe afforded fora very great increase oil
value.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

ora Pouawatimie Indian passed through
this city to-day on his way to the Rocky
Mountains from Washington city. He is
rather a miserable looking specimen Of HUI
manly.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

CALIFORNIA ITEMs.-The latest intelli-
gence from California states that adventur-
ers are still leaving San Francisco for So
nora, Advices had been received at San
Francisco, stating that the Mexican Author,
tiles at Mazatlan are making Extraordinary
preparations for putting the.coast in a State
of defense against Walker. and the inhabit'
ants of Lower California are said to be en-
Enthusiastically in favor Of driving the invad
ers out of the country.
The late rains have greatly improved the
mining business of the country, and the min
ers as a general thing are doing well.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

GyDuring the year ending the LIST inst,
there were III ires ia Richmond, Va, con-
suming S4Is,535 worth of property, and
$9,7OS, 800 worth was rescued by the fire.
men.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

6-A young lady, at breakfast, askeda
gentleman to hand her thes'hsn fruit" indi-
eating to a plate Of eggs. The gentleman
suggested "Shanghai b~erries'' as a more
fashionable term,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

RETURN TO S1AvERY.-A bill passed the
Virginia Senate, and the House too, prob.
ably, at the late session of the Legislature,
to allow several negroes, who had been Sc,
free by their muster before his death, to be
sold to his relatives. The negroes sent a
strong petition to the Legislature. in favor
of the bill, preferringt to the slaves of their
masters relatives than to accept of the
freedom proffered them.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

LIVE AND LET LIVE" Is the msltO adopted
by a business firm In this city. How far
they practice their preeept can be- inferred
from the fact that they ~patroniEe the press OF
PhladoIphia IN preferences TO their HONE
PREss. II this city had a tep more such
ehtsrprisin9 ~ merchants our worthy me-
cLanics might "pack their kit and travel"
This does not show a very liberal spirit on
tho part of this irm and viii not 90 very far
towards advancing their interests. Mer-
chants in this city who have more sympathy
for the mechanics in Philadelphia than for
their HOME MECHANICS would do we'll to re-
verse their mode Of doing business.
While n portion ofour citizens are labor
ing hard to increase our population and build
up q city trade, a trade that would induce
Mechanics from abroad to come and locate
among US, we find such men as we have
spoken Of doing every thing in their
power to cripple and dircct public attention
from US. If we wish to prosper we must
work together and not against each other.
This is not a proper time to display such a
feeling, as our citizens are wide awake to
their interests, and 60 in for the true con-
struetion oftho motto
PEI AR .. - a.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
no COUNTRY E~EERCHANTs.
WFyTWOnTH 8 BROTHERS,

Southeast Co-rer ofM.in AL Fourth SIS
CINCINNATI. OHIO.
yE7Eare row in receipt -four usual assurtmant Of
w Srring Dry Goods. to which we invite yout
attention Having rnrchased LARGELY At the late
heavy suetioa salPsia View Yort, we are eiia5lsdfo
offer ulusuGl i84geengRiS. Please eSAHine our
stock before purchasing. March. S, 1894
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

tb5-The silver quarter-dollar now issued
from the United States Mint is unlike the
emission ofls53, being without the ray a.
round the eogle; but the arrowhead on each
side of the date is retained, which was a.
dopted at the same time with the rays, to
mark the distinction between the present
and the previous legal standard Of purity
Ohio City Express.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

WELL SAID.-Mr. Charles Reemelin, in
his anti-Nebraska speech on Tuesday even
ing, in Cincinnati, said:
"The South may count on the present
Congress. but the future is for us--for the
people; the slave power may have the pres
eat, but the future is a good deal longer"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
I,stntn oil Robert Rrown.

NOTICE is hereby given TINT ] have this cay
IN been 5uiv appofntSd tdnini5tgator Dc 6oE9s
am on the EstatsoF Robert Brown, late Of Fairfleld
county, deceased An persons indebted to said rs;
tste arc REQUIRED to make in@ediate payment, sna
those having clsims ogainst said Estate VIII present
ufsnit "a iS5a - j. ~RtM0MACGH.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
ASSIGNEE notice.

NV %
[rE., Il hereby given that Christian M Beery
III ~ Thomas KidEell. as pardnerssNndef The Urn
Of geeyy la KidHsl ! did ontha 9th day Of 99apsfy
1854 mskes Gignment to the undersigned, o. az tssg
~ ;,1ys Parsons knowing Aernselves indebted.
either bv book account OF otheraSisaa are reqaestaA
to maze immediate. payment 70 The imesrsigpeg
jan 2, 1854. 80 a.stH eh
Eagle and Te~'egrapheopt 10 ehaIgstli olase.
NaiisI EeiisIIaF aiisIH
NARPENTERSsl bpnSe thatGrgIEeHs wH5TE
NL&LArVA ssiI nome utgJgGIAlA 49,
Every Keg sofdB US has our ealne Prtasta "
~ ,r,re-forse e. ~ kEN&LFHA
700 Kegs NaiI7. Spikes and Bradss
9 a00 Boxes sxlO, l0xt2 and t0xl4 Gasti
III eyeSv Jesrri1fion Of EoUsE TnIsrauE4as
whieh Willie sold lower than they can be heagAt
ang 2o a.' So. 'i EeifFrgeER, WHITE
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
Estnto of Zephnnia AIIen,

Estate of Zephania Allen.
NTOTTCEi Is hereby given. that / have This day been
IN duly appointed and qualified as Aaminisfrstor
de benos non on the Estate Of Zephania Allen, late
of Fairfield county. deceased.
Feb, II, 1854 HENRY G1NGHER
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

GRAIN ON LAKE MIcHIeAN.-The Chicago
Journal SAYS, there are over 100000 bush
els grain. chiefly wheat and corn, stored at
different towns along the lake for eastern
shipment.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

NTorTcEi f. bereby,'kye that r have been duly
IN appointed admihisfrator on the estate Of Thonaas
zilyard, late Of Fsirfeid county, deees9od
Teb' v. 1874. 0AXiDH1LfARp
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

OIL learn tonight from an intimate
friend Of Mr.. Corwin, that the $4,000
which he has been charged with having re-
ceiyed as counsel in the Gardiner case, was
in fact his fees in thirty-four different cases
prosecuted by the Board Of Mexican Claims;
aud that he. received only $4,000 in the
Gardiner suit, one-half of which went. to, his
cousin, Robert Corwin, who was associate
counsel with him. This reduces Mr.. ca
participation in the Gardiner fund to Sc 900,
If the Committee Of the House under Mr.,
Perkins, resolution do not summon him as
a witness before them, it is believed he will
appear and volunteer his evidence = Wash.
ington Cor. ~. Y, Times.
VI Wilson, whose mysterious disappear
ance from Louisville we noticed last week,
has turned up in New York, on his way to
California. His wife received a letter from
him yesterday, stating that be would sail in
a few days, bidding her be of good cheer
that he wcald 1901 be back with a'pile.-
Cool-nin't it'll
The reason he gives for going off in the
manner he did, was that he could not bear
a parting scene.
HLHHM
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

CoNvIcTs ION Sunday last, NICHOLAS
BRINE and ABRAHAM HEED were taken from
the Jail in this county to the Ohio Peniten-
Iiary, the former TO serve three and the lat
ter one year in that institution of iniquity
and disgrace. Young HEED is some sixteen
or seventeen years of age, and was conVict-
editor placing distractions on the Ctncin-
natl, Wilmington and GAINESVILLE Rail Road.
: Although young in years he is experienced
in crime, this being the second offence OF a
P~enitentiary character. Had cur State been
provided with the proper Houses of COrrec-
ton when he was FIRST arraigned (and out
of pity for his youth returned into society
and taken him in charge, he might at this
time be an educated and honest boy
But what will be the effect upon his morals
ofa term in the Penitentiary9 Will it
make him a better or more respected boy? It
will do neither; but on the contrary, will
school his young heart in darker deeds and
send him into the world with an indelible
stigma Of disgrace stamped upon his charac-
ter. That institution is anything but a fit
ting place to reform youthful criminals, and
the influences there thrown around them
far from being calculated to refine, soften
or subdue their hayward dispositions
Thrown. nmorg men stepped in crime and
covered with the mantle Of disgrace, Low
can il nave other than a whitening * blight
inc influence. II should not be the object
of the State to punish but to reform the
criminal; not to disgrace but to redeem and
elevate him; not to lessen but increase his
selt-esteem; not to benumb but to soften his
heart and render it susceptible to christian
influences. Has the Penitentiary of Ohio
had this efectuponits youthful inmates! II
not, what good has it accomplished to that
unfortunate classl And If no good why not
abolish it entirely and adopt some other and
more s~alptary method of reform.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
ROAD NOTICE.

February q. Issl-cm2
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01
DIR. r. w. Brown, Occulist,

,saaMMaSz- RESPECTFULLY tenders his pro-
5E fessional services to the citizens of
ss,s1zzsSSS upper Missouri and the Kansas Ter
ritory. Having carried on an Eye infrmary
for several years past in Platte city, Mo-, and
having treated large number of patients with
almost every description of diseased Eyes, he
atters himself that he will be able to give salts
faction to all who may desire his services. His
inffrmary buildings are large and fitted up SO
that patients are not only well accommodated but
under his immediate care. The cost of being
cured at his establishment is comparatively
small when travelling and other expences to st.
Louis OF !anyother distant point are considered.
Persons having children laboring under longcon-
continued scrofulous disease of the Eyes most
positively assured that they can get them cured
at his infirmary. DR.. Brown would, also, most
respectfully invite the attention of the med
icaf profession throughout the country to his es-
tablishment, and if cases of diseased Eyes should
ted successfully at an eye infrmnary he would be
much pleased to have them recommended or sent
to his. If any further information is wanted,
call on Capt. Eastin, or w. III. Adams, at the
Herald Office Tnov "a. '54,1y1
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

LEAvENwoRTH HoUsE.-Large addl-
tions have been made to this House, and it
is very commodious Hotel, two stories
high, about 100 feet long, by from 90 to sc
feet wide-the ell part being about SO feet.
Messrs. Keller & Kyle, the gentlemanly
proprietors, have been at great expense,
and inconvenience, in trying to accommo-
date the crowds of visitors and boarders.
They deserve great credit for their energy
and industry in thus early getting house
ready to accommodate the public. The falr
hostess comes in for their due share OF the
credit, for during all the bustle and confu-
sion, incident to building and fitting up the
House. they have uniformly been at their
place, catering for the table and furnishing
it with more than the market of the Terri
tory affords. We mustreturn them our
thanks for one of the delicacies Of the sea-
son, a delicious beverage of sweet cider, a
rather scarce article IN newcountry
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

FUs1oN1s rs.-There has been d fusion
of portion of all parties at the North, of
those opposed to the principles of the Kan
sas bill, to carry the elections. That bill
simply gives to the people inhabiting the
Territory, the right to mould and form their
own institutions. 1t is against this princi-
pie, be it remembered, that the fusion par
ty at the north are warning. They want to
take from the sovereign people the right to
manage and control their own affairs. 1t
was to secure this privilege, that our fathers
Of the Revolution, and in the year of 1912,
shed their blood freely, and shall we as
worthy sons of worthy sires, prove migrate
full and recreant to the blessings and privl-
leges guaranteed to US, by surrenderlng
our rights into the hands of a party or set
of men, who are keeping up an eternal ag-
itation of question that does not effect
them. The people of Kansas are capable
of determining whether it is to their ad-
vantage to have this slave State or not,
without dictation from fanatics, and those
who seek to force upon us institutions con-
trary to our will. The people are capable
of self government, and will settle the ques-
ton of slavery for themselves. Why then
should the fusionists at the north raise such
a hue, and cry about the people of the Ter
ritories having the largest liberties! They
are for curtailing them In their liberties and
agitating question that does not properly
concern them.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

THE PRocLAMArIoN.-N Notwithstanding
the Governor had three hundred pamphlet
copies of his Proclamation printed, besides
having it published in the Herald, and sent
copies by special messengers to each of the
Districts in the Territory of Kansas, we
learn there was an additional number print
ed by some of his friends, so great was the
demand to see it. This may be consider
ed a compliment to the Governor, whether
intended or not. The demand upon our
office for the Herald containing the Procla-
nation, was so great we could notsssupply
the demand, though we printed an extra
numberof copies. We learn there were
some Districts made after the issuing of the
Proclamation by the Governor, and it may
have been to supply those Districts, that
those extra copies were printed by the Gov
ernor's friends. Of this however, we are
not advised.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

THE WEATHER AND R1vER.-The wealth
er continues mild, and pleasant for the
season. We have cold frosty mornings,
with pleasant sunshine through the day.
The river continues open, but is very low,
Boats continue to run as high as Weston,
about eight miles above this place. Some
two or three Boats are still expected up,
but we presume they will be about the last
this season. About the first of next
March, we may again look for Boats this
high up, perhaps little earlier. :
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

sWFWe understand a petition was in
circulation yesterday, obtaining signatures,
setting forth reasons for contesting the cleo
ton. 1t was not presented to us, and there
fore we are not IN the secret as to what it
contains. But one thing is certain it must
prove an abortion, for Gen. Whitfield will
be elected by such large overwhelming
majority, the contestants will be ashamed to
present the petition. !, Besides how are
they going to contest this poll, the tickets
were not numbered, and it is impossible
now to ascertain how each man voted.
Better let it alone gentlemen, and rest sat
isfied with the decision made at the election.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01
Kansas.

Few Territories have commenced their
career with brighter prospects, than Kansas.
Powerful IN the resources of wealth, and
entering upon the national stage, the object
of the benefits resulting from the labours Of
two great factions, each endeavouring to
outdo the other in administering to her
welfare, she bids fair to advance with un-
parallel speed to the qualifications Of a state.
But short time has elapsed since the
present Territorial Government was estab-
ished, yet thousands of emigrants, who
stood waiting for the gates to be thrown
open, have poured in, and settled on her ge-
nial soil They came from every portion
of the country, and their passage was like
thato the locusts of Egypt. They came
from the North, and from the South, from
the East, and from the West; and the cry
is! Stillthey come. Every day. and every
hour adds to the numbers ofthe population.
They come, not as the armed invader,
but peaceable citizens, bearing the imple-
ments Of peace and industry.
In a Geographical point of view, the po-
sition of Kansas could not possibly be bet
tered, Lying on the Missouri River and
extending back TO the mountains, it embra-
ces an expanse of country, which will COM
pete with any, in fertility ofsoil. Traver-
sed by highways, which lead to the ex-
IRENE Frontiers, and thence to the Pacific
States, some point within her limits, is des-
tined to become the great emporium of
western trade, commerce, and the rendes-
yous of emigrants journeying to the far west.
The scarcity of timber in some parts of
the Territory, will be a serious drawback to
the farming interest; consisting principally
of prairie land, The whole country is subject
to an annual confagration, which either
destroys or checks the growth of young
timber; but in the course of time, when the
country is settled, and as natural conse-
quence, the rank grass of the prairie will
be cut off by the cattle, and then the tim
ber viii be unchecked in its growth, and
there is no cause why it should not flourish
in this country as well as others. For
grazing purposes, Kansas is peculiarly adap-
ted; and will no doubt soon rival its neigh
Dor across the river, in this line.
With such facilities as these, when the
tide of emigration is at its height, Kansas
will surely advance with lightning speed to
a position of wealth, and power.
1t is but few years since the Indian
undisputed, over this vast expanse.
of territory. But the fiat of civilization
has gone forth, and mark the change. I'm
der the influence of this mighty power,
towns, and cities will spring up, and the rank
grass of the prarie will give place to fields of
waving grain, and this wilderness will be
populated by a mighty, and enterprising
people. And Kansas will enter into the
Union, n,swith her sister States, an honor to
herself, and to the world.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

New YoRk ELEcT1oN.-It is close
race for Governor, Seymour it is claimed by
some is elected by So votes, by others that
Clark is elected by 36.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

WEsToN REPoRTER.-We learn since
our last issue, that this paper has not chang
ed hands, as we announced in our previous
issue but is still conducted by the gentle
manly proprietors, Messrs. Finch & O'Gor-
man. We made the statement upon what
we deemed reliable authority, but it seems,
it was only rumor.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01
A.T.FATTIE,
HOUSE JOINER e. CARPENTER

Offers his services to the citizens of Leaven-
worth, and Kansas Territory, and will undertake
buildings of all descriptions and every grade at
fair prices. He hopes by strict attention, and
promptness in the execution of work, to merit a
liberal share of patronage. He has made arrange
ments for opening an extensive Lumber Yard
at Leavenworth, in the spring, and expects a
small assortment in a few weeks. i
Best Of references given if required as to
workmanship and attention to business.
Leayenworth, nov, "a, '54, If.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

SALT R1vEn.-Judge Flenniken by
this time is on his trip up Salt River. We
hope he may find the snags cleaned out,
and an easy voyage, He is accompanied
by several friends, who are looking out for
quarters.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

BENTON AND DoUGLAs.-Both of these
gentlemen were in st. Louis, on the 18th
ult, the former at the Missouri Hotel, and
the latter at,the Planters House.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

PnEm1um.-A copy of the Herald for
one year will be given for the best New
Years Address for our carrier, not exceeding,
$50 lines.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01
W. L. sLoss.
sLOss 8. JONES,

W. L. sLoss. W. C. JONES.
sLOss s. JONES,
A TTORNEYS at Law, No. 73 Pine Street, st.
N Louis, Mo. REFER To-
!; F,.t;n a HsldfInan, 81 adams Leavenworth, K. 7.
November 10, 1854. n9-tf
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

g~Thanks to friend Finch Of the Wes-
ton Reporter, for several late papers of his
exchange. sGa3
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

ILLrNo1s.-In the election of Congress
man. the Nebraskaites and Douglas have
sustained themselves and achieved a signal
victory, in one of the hardest fought politi-
cal battles that ever took place. All hail!
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01
Death of GEN. Gist.

Gen. Geo. w. Gist, long resident of
Weston, Mo. and one of the original pro-
prietors of Leavenworth, died at his resi-
dence on the 21st November last. His
remains were attended to their last resting
place by the Masonic order, and a large
number of of citizens. Resquiescat en- pace.
'EG Subscribers to the Herald continue
to pour in upon us, and the cry is still they
come, On the day of the election we had
quite an accession to our already large and
increasing circulation. We ask our friends
every where to act as agents in procureing
Gift us lift now in the days
of our beginning, and when we get further
advanced we will not forget them.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

We would call attention to the card OF
Bruner & Halyard, Druggists, at Weston,
Mo. They keep large assortment and
are liberal Dealers. -.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-12-01

The splendid steamer Genoa, passed
down the Iiver to-day, the first of Dec.