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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
Marble, sandstone and Treestonc Factor

Marble, Sandstone and Freestone Factory
nURM Machinery isnowi in successful operation and
~ persons wanting any ofthe following named ar
ticles, would consult their own interest and ~confers
favor bv giving us a call.
MONUMENTS OF Marble, we will furnish at a
short notice.
have ofbeAutifnl forms and highly polished,
MONUMENTS OF SANDSTONE in a great
variety offorms. Head and Footstones Of the same
and oil Freestone.
SANDSTONE FOR BUILDINGS, Sc, Rarge.
work Caps and Sills Gaping for walls or Chimneys,
Flooring for Porticos, Flagging for Walks or Spring
houses, Columns, Gate or Fence.posts, well-tops and
Hearths. A.J.LILLY s. co.
Lancaster, May 10, 1852. dw3
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For the
Now on hand and for sale cheap
800 Rifle Barrels: ID aoz. Rife Locks:
10 doz. Bullet Moulds; 10 doz. Wipers,
100 Sett Brass Mounting;
Mechanics, Inventors and Manufacturers.
$3.50, IN SPLENDID PRIZES. $3.50.

$3.50, IN SPLENDID PRIZES. $3.50.
VOLUME TX OF the ~ScrEHT1rTc AaIERtcAN COM
Y mences on the 18th Of September. Il is chiefly
levOtodi 20 the advancement of the interests Of Me-
chanics. Inventors, Manufacturers and Farmers, by
ne diffusion of useful knowledge upon these impor-
tant branches. 1t is edited BY men practically skilled
In the Arts and Sciences, and widely regarded as a
sound and able journal. Nearly all tho VALUABIr
PATENTS which Issue weekly from tho PATENT Or
TIcE arc I~LLUsTRATED WITH E~ydRAvtNGs, andthe
CLAIMS of all the PATENTs arc published in its
colums; thus making the pepper a perfect %SoIENrI-
ric AND MECHANICAL EEcYoLoPEDtA for future
as well as present reference. The SCIENTIFIC A.
MEnIcAN is very extensively cirt uletel-its circu-
lAtion in this Volume exceeding $4,000 copies per
week: 1t is in form for Binding; each volume con-
tains SEVERAL HUNDRED ~ENuRAVlNGS and
over FOUR HUNDRED PAGES of READING
MATTER, with an index. Tho PRACTICAL RE-
ctpNsalone are worth TO many families much more
then tho subscription price.
Tho Publisher offer the following valuable prizes
for the largest list Of subscribers sent in by the first
of January next:--St00 will be given for the largest
list s75 for the second; $50 for the third sti for
the fourth $40 for the 9Th $35 for the 9th S30for
tho 9TH; S25 for the Sth $20 for tho 9th S1j for
the 10th; $10ior the 18th; and So for the 18th. The
cash win be paid to the successful competitor, i'm
medistely after January list, 1854
TERMs;--0ne copy one year. 81 one copy six
months, 81; five copies six months, 50 ten copies
Xix months, So; ten copies 10 months, $25; fifteen
copies twelve months. $22 twenty copies twelve
months, $28in advance.
Letters should be directed, post paid, to MUM &
CO., 1913 Fulton street, N Y. Nov. |. 1853.
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New YoRK. March 0.-Steamer Asia from
Liverpool 95,h ult., arrived At Halifax last
night.
Breadstufs had partially recedsd from the
advance Of the Atlantic, closing neverthe-
less at an advance on the week Of Cd on
Flour, I'd on Wheat, 10 on Corn.
Richardson Bros. quito Western canal
Flour AIs@4Is Cd. White Wheat I9s Cd
@i3s. Red iis@ I2s 81. yellow corn AIS
@46s. White ass Sd.
Beef Arm aud csming up. Pork dull
Lard easier. Bacon in good demand at luIl
prices. Ashes unchanged. ConsolS I'M
changed.
No Military or naval action OF special in,
terest had occurred since the Atlantic's news
but political events Of the highest impor
tanee are coming.
A significant announcement appears in thu
Monisgr saying II the aags u France an
Austria are united In the East, France viii
not permit any attempt to separate them be
yond the Alps.
This Il regarded as an encouragement 70
Austria TO declare heFself on the side Of Oh,
alies. and q threat to raise Hungary an
Italy VI she sides with Russia.
England has formally notiiedlhe RUSSIAN
Goyornment Of her intention 10 send a Zee
10 the Baltic, and that Admiral Charlie
Napier 10 appointed TO take command.
The Russian aest on the Baltic has bee
ordered TO lt for sea.
The allied fleets remain IN the Bosphoru
with cruisers in the Black Sea.
Austria continues 10 send troops to tn
aonih-easiern frontiers.
The GreekslnsurFsc,ion IL growing NOR
tormidabls. Great excitement prsVSils !
Greece.
Additional BY che Asia,
The Asia len Halifax 1t 10 o'clock thI
morning, and will be due a Boston to-meI
row.
On The Ssh Feb. saw the Arabia goin
iste Liverpool.
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FRESH ARRIVAL OF GROCERIES
Attic Old Stand of George ]. WYcnm.

FRESH ARRIVAL OF GROCERIES
Attic Old Stand OfGeorge J. Wygum.
NdANKFUL for past fayors, the subscriber re-
Il spectfully informs his old customers and the pub
lie generally, that he has rowa full and complete
Stock Of FAMILY GROCERIES,, embracing, in
part. the following articles.
COFFEE-Rio and lava, of the best quality,
*NTEA-Young Hyson and Imperial;
SUGARS-Pulverized, crushed, Loaf, Cuba
and New Orleans;
MoLAssEs--Best Golden Syrup, Sugar house
and New Nrloans;
~&sNKFe. F!slI-White Fish, Mackerel and Cod,
~SIAS% all fresh; also. herring;
TOBACCOS-A prime article of Russell and Robin.
sons Cavendish and Aliens best pound lump; also. .
good article of spun, Nall Rod and six Twist; also,
Anderson's fine cut chewing and smoking Tobacco;
s~PICES-PepPer, Alspice, Ginger, Cloves, CHINA.
mon and Pepper Sauce;
DYE-STtTFFS-TndEo Madder, Logwood g. Alum,
LlQUORS-Port,Claret Muscat and Malaga Wines,
a prime article Of Coniac Brandy, Now England Rum,
Rye and Wheat Whiskey, sold in no less quantity
than a quart. :
Besidesa great variety ofarticlcs usually kept al
similar establishments, all Of which will be sold at a,
low prices as at any other house in the city.
A continuance ofthe patronage ofthe pnhlic i SIRE.
specially solicited. GEORGE J. WYGUM,
Lancaster, Augusta. 1852
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nnCaEvNn TEEs DAY.

&.A AT JAMES GARAGHTY'S
Watch-sIaler and JeweIryE establishment.
A Fresh & complete assortment of the latest STYLES
IA of GOld aud silver Watches, Clocks Of an
endless variety and of the best and largest assortment
Of everything in the Jcwolry lire in the city of Lam
caster, all ofwhich ! shall not alone warrant in re-
gard TO quality, but cannot be surpassed in price even
above articles | have also on hand a most splendidlot
Of Accordeons, Viollns, Violin bows, Music-boxes a
heavy siuckof Pocket cutlery, Colts and ALIENS Re-
%volyers, P1rtmonies, cnrd-cases, Spectacles. chains
and guar 3, and thousands of Othe fancy articles.
Thankful for tho liberal patrorge | have received,
solicit a further cortinuance Of the same, expecting
from an enlightened public thatthey will try me be-
fore being misguided by men Of no veracity what.
warrant, ifnot good, the money shalt be refunded.
JAMES GARAGHTY,
April?n. doors East cfHoeking Valley Baik
IFTelegraphcopy
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1854 THE TELEEGRAPH LINE. 1858
7 s. DREsBACHs.

LITTLE 81 DRESBACHS.
NJ oULD respectfully announce to tho citizens
w Lancaster ard vicinity that they arc, as usua
in receipt ola very heavy and well SOLICITED stock o
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.
Which have been SO 'ected with great care as to style,
quality and price, embracing every variety Of style
and make, to DO found in the Eastern market, to which
we invite the attention OF every body, as we intend
to sell them as cheap as any therestablishmen can
sell West OF the Mountains
In addition a large and splendid assortment oil
QUEENSWARE AND GLASSWARE.
Looking Classes, cArpeting Wall Paper, Bordcring
and Window Blinds, cotton and coverlet Yarn, Bat
ting, Wedding and candle. wick. Also, a large lot OF
Circleville Flannel. Blankets and Stocking Yarn,
Boots and Shoes. Bonnets, Hats and Caps OF ali kinds;
Also, a good stock Of GROCERIES, Tobacco,
SC, in short, everything usually kept in a Store,
and more Ia.
We would say to our old Friends s. Customers
that we re turn our sincere thanks for their very lib
eral patronage extended durtng our business career
among them, and ask a continuance ofthe same. We
will endeavorto please and give Satisfaction TO all
who will favor us with their custom. All kinds OF
country produce taken in exchange for Goods for
whichthe highest Market price will be paid.
Lancaster, Oct. l3, 1853.
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N Il w a IA Tonu
JACOB F. BECK,

JACOB F. BECK,
II AS just opened an entire now stock Of Spring
Nh and summer Goods, In tho store room lato-
~ occupied by o. w. Krmmcr, ono door west Of Sam.
Boery's Grocery, Main Street, Lancaster. The
stock consists in part of
CLOTHS, cASSlMERES. S|ATTINETS.
vostingS, Jenna, Velvets, Delains, curtains, Cling
hams, Lawns, Fancy Prints, Muslins bleached and
brown, Ticking, Bagging, etc.
HARDWARE, ouEENSwARE GROCERIES,
andlaS,, bu, not least, a splendid assortment of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
ofall styles and ofthe best | would respectful.
ly invite my friends and the public in general to give
mo a call and examine my stock before purchasing, as
| can convince any one that this Is the place TO pur-
chase goods at the lowest rates in tho city. Tha
goods were purchased at the lowest cash prices in
the East, and will DO sold very low. Call and exam.
Inc for yourselves.
IrCAsh paid for Wheat. Country produce taken
In EXCHANGE for Goods. JF. BECK.
Lancaster, April u, ls53 w3n60
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PUBLIC SAFE.

AN Saturday, the t1th March noxt, We will sell at
" public vendue at the market-house in Lancaster.
One ono horse Wagon, nearly new, one good set har.
ncss and the lease Of John u. Giesy to William ].
Cardfo Tor the Board Yard lately occnpiedby said Card
in Lancaster which expires on the first of Js56,
the rent to said Giesy for the whole term being full.
ly paid, and said Lease being assigned by Card to us.
Term-6 months credit by the purcha sors giving
notes with COED security. Join sHRIEYES,
THOMAS SMOOT.
henry ECKERT,
Feb %, 1854 JOHN A.. HEBERLING
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Attainment Notice.

a Tmy instance an attachment was this day issu.
"A cd by Jacob Embich, a Justice Of the Peace OF
Hooking township. Fairfield county Ohio, against .ho
property, credits, moneys aud effects Of ThomasR.
silh non resident Of said county Of Fairield
Jan, ~. Ieoe-awSS CHARLESD. HERRING
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DR.. s. p. T'OwnscMd's Extract OF
SarSnpnrilIn.

TIME remarkable s~anative powers Of DR.. S. =.
J. TotcnsenfS SarsaparilG, have induced numer-
GUS attempts to counterfeit it, and make fraudulent
use of DR.. TOWNSHIPS NAME to secure the sale of
SPURIOUS ARrIoLEs.
These counterfeits and limitations only PROVE the
MENr could be paid to DR.. s. F. Townsend's Extract
ofSArsaparilla, than laborious efforts that have been
made by manyto get up something like it.
A supply Of the Genuine Article. kept constantly
on handby KAUFMAN X co.
lancaster, August A. 1852
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Estato of stephen Whitesell.

ITO the creditors of Stephen Whitosen, deceased.
L On tho Goth day Of November A., d, 1853, the
Probate court for Fairfield county, Ohio, declared the
Estate OF Stephen Whitesell, deceased, to be proba-
BILE i%nsolvent. Creditors are therefore required to
present thoir claims against the Estate to the under
signed, within six months from the time above men,
toned, or they will not be entitled TO payment,
For convenience, creditors can present their claims
at the Office off, D. & c. d. Martin, Lancaster, Ohio
This lst day Of December, A. d, 1858.
SAMUEL WORRALl, Admtor
or Me EState Of SkepheR WhiteseM, deceased
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NEW BOOKS!

At the City Book Store. opposite sIseiser's'
Hotel, Lancaster, Ohio.
USTRECE1VED-Daring Deeds Of American he.
~ roes, Nights in a Block house the DiscardedDaugh-
Wilson, Frost's Pictorial history of California, Ex-
p,oringiE2pedition to California ,theWide, Wide World,
frank Freoman's Barber Shop, the Nile Boat, Advice
Of Young Men, History of the Mexican War, Napo-'
toWoman, Life of the Empress Josephine.
Apri, 06. JOHN SEARIES.
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NEW GOODS.

NEW GOODS,
SUPERIOR rs QUALITY & CHEAP IN PRICES
XETE are now in the receipt Of our New Spring
Wv and Summer Stock OfGoOds, in all their
VartctA in the
DRY GOODS, QUEENS AND GLASSWARE,
SHOE AND HARDWARE LINES. &c. Sc.
Which we offer to the public as the most intere sting
and cheapest stock of Goods broughtt to this market,
to which we invite the public attention, and which
ice tpiu eHont the most reasonable terms, at the old
Store Room,frstdoore East Of the Swan Hotel.
WHITE, Jr. & JULIAN.
Lancaster, Aprile7, 1853. dEw3m5tt
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Lococi,s puimonic Wafers.

Here is your R~smcdy-Relief In ten Minutes.
nR. LoCoCK'S PULMONIC WATERS are UNI
IL falling in the cure Of coughs colds asthma ,bron-
chitis, hoarseness, and all diseases ofthe { ing thoy
are very ~palatable and any child will take them
Thousands can and will testify their virtue. One box
will satisfy the most skeptieal that they are what
represented. Be sure and ask for DIR. Locock's Pull
monte WSfers, the original and only genuine, are
been in use for the last 80 years in Europe and Asia.
Sold by Dealers generally.
Also by Kaufman 4 10, Otto W. KrSmor, L. L.
3locum, Lsncs ster, Ohio. Nov. IS, 1859.
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q. KAurrmAN ~ "a.

IA Kegs and dry, Venetian Lead, Yellow Ochre,
prussian Blue. Red Led, ~Iitharge, Linsecd 0il.Sperm
Oil, Corn Oil, copal Varnish, coach do, chrome yell
low. do. Green, Rose Pink. Vermillion, Lamp Back
Turpentine, Lard Oil Fish Oil,Alcohol Japan Varnish
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FRESH ARRIVAL CT GROCERIES.

FRESH ARRIVAL OF
r HAVE Just received blythe Canal Boat Westwind,
II a fresh supply. and can now offer TO my friendsand
the public in general, a large and well assorted lot Of
choice Groceries. The following articles | would
CONNIE in particular;
Best Green Rio Coffee, Primo New Orleans Sugar
Rice, Fresh Raisins, Lard Oil and Tanners Oil,
Mackercl No. 9, without deception,
Dutch Hearings, Goldfish In good order;
Soft Soap by tho gallon or barrel,
Clarct Wine in cSsk and boxes, pure cider vinegar
A geueral assortment ofTobaceo, Nails, imported
and domestic liquors and imported Segars.
Lancaster January 81. 1858. 1. ECKER
ASSIGNEE's NOTICE.
NOTICE 10 hereby given that Aaron A. Kagay has
In this day made an assignment 10 us ofall his prop
erty. real and personal in trust for tho equal benefit
Of AL hiR creditors. eg $500
Persons indebted to ssid Kagay arei requiredto
make immediAte payment; and those having demands
AGAINST him are,rcquiredto present them to the As
slenees.
rx II IsSs S~JoSATHAN PHrERs,
- $3.50 ~JoSEPu A. FRIEND.
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LrvnR O 0 N

Dyspepsia, JaHndice, Chronic or Nervous Debility
Disease ofhe Kidneys,
4 ND al diseases arising from n dlsordered Liver
~ or stomach; such as consumption, inward piles,
fullness ofblood to tho head, acidity otthe stomach,
nausea, heart. burn, disgust for food, fullpess OF
weight In tho stomach, sour quotations, sinking or
nuttering at tbs pit Of the stomach, swimming OF II
hoad. hurried and difficult breathing, huttcring at the
heart, ~choSking or suffocation sensations when ina
wing posture, dimness of vision, dots or webs before
the sight, lever and dull pain in the head, deficiency
of pcrspirailon, yellowness of The skin and eyes,
pain In tho side, back Ghost, limbs, etc sudden flush.
es Of heat burning in the flesh, constant imaginings
OF evil, and great depression Of spirita.
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city Shoe, Leather and Finding Store.

m XNyoRK. SON s. WORK would,
respectfully inform the citi-
M zens oflTafrield and adjoining conn
tics, that they have received their
p2S FALL. STOCK, which consists Of
every thing usually kePtin such an establishment.
We hsve also on hand a large aud excellent stock
of FINDINGS, which we will furnish 10 Shoema-
ker's and Finding Stores at reasonable prices.
Sole Leather, Morocco. Innings, Bindings, &c.,
always on hand. We arc prepared as heretofore to-
manufacture anything in our line.
Lancaster, October 81, 1853 l-
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Estate of WIN. Wlseman.

NOTICE is hereby given thpt the undersigned
~ has been duly qualified as Executor ofthe last
will and testament of VIM. Wiseman, late Of
field county, Ohio. Persons having demands against
said estste wi present them duly authenticated,
within tho time limited, by Law, top. B. Ewing
Atty, Lancaster, Ohio, or 10 the undersigned at ST.
Josephs, Perry county, Ohio.
CHAS. d. BOWLING, Executori
Feb. 9th. 3-w.
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DR.. II O MD'S
CELEBRATED GERMAN BlTTERs,
PREPARED ny DR. C. JAcKsoE.
At Vile Il ER II IN MEnIHINE Sn,nD IL

At THEGERNA AN MEDICINE STORE
No. lao ARcH srREnr, PHILADELPHIA.
Their power over the above diseases is not excel.
lod. II equalled, by any other preparation in the
United States. a'the cures attest, In many casco az.
ter skilful physicians hal failed.
These Bitters are worthy the attention OF invalids.
Possessing great virtues In the modification of dis.
eases Of the Liver md lesser glands, exercising the
most searclting powers in weakness and affections
Of the digestive organs, they are, withol. safe, Ger.
tain aud peasant.
READ AND BE CONVINCED.
F.Krssnr MEIn, Jewcler, Wooster, Ohio, Dec Cd.
1901, said: ~ embrace this opportunity Of informing
you Of tho great benefit have derived from, the use
81 DIR. HoolAnl's German Bilters. | have used them
for chill. and Fever, and dsordorcd stomach, and
found relief In ovpry case, They are the best remr-
dy for disordered stomach, | think, In existence"
p. FoLny. Bloomfield, Ohio. October 4. 1852, said:
"With feelings Of gratitude | take my pen TO inform
you Of the incaleulablo benefit / have derived from
the uso Of Hollands German Bitters have used
them for the Liver complaint, and take pleasure in
recommending them to tho public as tho safest and
best temedy In use"
The Editor orthc Woosfcr Democrat, NAV G, 1852.
said: "'Hoolana'a German Bltters This Invaluable
medicine Is daily performing cures Of the most To-
markabie character. We do not speak ofthis medi-
rine without a knowledge Of its efficacy, as we have
tried II In cur family. and find Il 10 be the only thin.
needed In liver complaint or dyspepsia. .
ooIEp \ CLARKE, Cambridge, Ohio, Nov. II, 1852,
said: ''By those parsons who havo uaed YOUR iIoof-
German Bitters. they are considered an invni.
liable remedy for dyspepsln."
GFYou should boar In mind thst these Bitters arc
VEGETABLE, thereby possessing sdvAnt-
ages. oyor most ofthe preparations recommended for
similar diseases.
For sale by Kaufman & Co., Lancaster; r.. Kalb,
!sushvillsi R. 0 Walker, West Rushvillo; Porter &
weirsten, Lythopolia, and by do1lors In medicine
evory whore. Dec.iI, lS53--Iy
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ALVAH FERRY, PROPRIETOR.
NHE Proprietor informs the public that several
thousand dollars have been expended in entirely
rehtting and furnishlngthis house. He iatters him
sell thathe can furnish ohis boarders and to the ira
yelling public accommodation equal TO those Of the
best Hotels IN the West. His table is always furnish
ed with the best the market a~ffords-his stable is
large and in hue condition. Having had considera-
pie experience in bookkeeping, he hopes to receive
Lancaster, Ohio, April +, 1853.
EOhio ~Stateman, Ohio State Journal, Ohio Eagle
and Telegraph, Lancaster, publishforone year.
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N WORD MORE.

TO all who are indebted to the firm Of JuE1AN &c
the amount of your notes and accounts are closed
by cashier its equivalont before the first day OF jan
uary next, they will belief in the hands ofthe pro-
per officers for collection. The harvest is past
the summer is ended and we must have money.
Lancaster, Oct. 90, 1853 AL. CLARK.1
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O II ~ G. "a G. H II Z,
ATTORNEY AT La W.

In Room above Philadelphia Oomnhission
store. Main street, LRncH1ter. Ohio,
XXTILL give special attention to the collection Of
w notes and accounts; Preparing abstracts oftitle
to lands; proceedings in partition; sales Of lands by
Administrators and Guardisnsa and accounts for settle
mont Of Estates, etc. discharges will be moderate.
March 2S, 1853.
prEaglo and Telegraph copy l year and charge
this Office.
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A word to the Shoemakers.

P. BoPE wants you to NAL Q for him; all his sledge
Hammers; his Stone Picks; his Crow-bars; his Mat
tocks &C., nnd in turn wants to sell YOU his Iron and
Steel; his Anvils; his Blacksmith's Vices; Bellows,
and Files; of which he has a superior lot, and will
sell to you 90 cheap, that you will be amply COM
pensated to give him your first call. Iron must come
down, and P. BOP will do all he can to bring about
so desirable an object. Don't forget p. BoPE'S
IRON STORE.
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IT|UI TTTTTUU UUTTW INNT tE||'"HF =
L~iverpooI Breudsluis are rising, Brown
a Co. qn0ts wheat advanced I'D.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-29
9flistellanp.
Fanatical Street Preachers.

There are a parcel of restless fanatics in our
country, who do large amount Of evil in the
name Of religion. Some Of these are engaged
in Sunday street preaching. They do not be-
Of men, who, for years, have been lifting their
voices in the market-houses and in by-paccs
where the sound Of Gospel truth, but for them,
is never heard-who have assailed none Cor
different faith-who have never provoked any
except to good works. No; they belong not
10 these but 10 far different class. AS to
religion, they know nothing of its pure, holy,
unsefish aspirations. They are mere fanatics,
intent on rousDg, for some selfish ends, the
evil passions Of their fellow men. Such are
the street preachers who have recently done SO
much harm in Boston, New York and Brook.
lyn-turning the peaceful Sabbath into a day
for the excitation Of the most hellish passions.
We cannot better express our view of the mat
ter than by adopting the words of the Ledger
Christianity teaches individuals TO respect the
rights Of others, but when we see them doing
all they can to insult people, and provoke them
to fight, reckless Of the public peace, we are
inclined to believe that the spirit which ami
mates the actors is the spirit Of the devil, and
that they but steal the livery Of Heaven in
which to do their mischievous work. Religion
6e True religion would weep tears Of bitter