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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28

CHoLERA.-This disease has ALMOST
disappeared from our western waters and
cities. In Mississippi it has broken out
among the slaves on some of the planta-
tions. General P ok, Of Chicot county,
lost twenty-three slaves within three days.
Another planter in the vicinity lost seven
slaves. The disease, however, does not
appear to be general over that section Of
the countrV
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28

CRops opsoFTENNEssE.-According OF to the
jackson West TENNESSEE Wing, the re-
cent rains have greatly assisted the crops
in that region. The corn is much benefit
ed, and the wheat is very fine. The Chal-
anoga East Tennessee Enquirer says:
"Our section Of country has never wit
messed finer prospectfor every production
of the earth than at present. The wheat
crop has never been better and more abun-
dant. The corn crop, also, promises all
the most extravagant and avaricious farm
ers could desire, and the cotton fields are
coming up nobly. Fruits of all kinds arc
in abundance--nota failure in single par
ticular that we know Of
In Middle Tennessee the wheat and rye
crops are the heaviest ever known. The
corn crop is in fine condition, the oats crop
looks well, and the stand Of cotton is also
Represented to be excellent. Indeed, the
prospect everywhere throughout Tennes-
see is full Of encouragement.--C Ciaeinnati
Gazette.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28
FOURTH OF JULY.
GRAND PICNIC AT BREMEN

A grand Picnic win be had Oh the
z Islern end Of the @. w. q z. Rail Road
on the fourth. A special train will leave
Lancaster at 8 O'Clock A. N. precisely
fare both ways so cents. Let every body
Gil their baskets and spend a day In the
woods.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28
REcIlrTs Llsr wrrK pY RAIL RoAp Axp solrs.
Cincinnati Market.

CINc1SSATr, June 26.-River rose 10
inches last night. Weather warm, but no
rain to-day. Flour very dull at 50. Whis-
key steady at Sic. Cheese &c. Provisions
firm. Mess pork held at S18. Bacon 81;
Shoulders st. Coffee 11all4. Sugar ga
I. MoIasses 81. Butter l2a13 dull.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28

NOTICE.

Having purchased Of Thos. s. Slaugh-
ter the entire Gazette Establishment, with
all unsettled subscription and advertising
not out on the first of May last, gener-
al settlement becomes desirable, previous
to Mr.. Slaughter's Gnal removal vest.
We hope ourpatrons will act according
ay. G.. w. MAcELEoY.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28

Missouri CHALLENGES TIE UNITED
STArEs!-The undersigned, believing that
their farm, situated seven miles south of
St. Louis, Mo-, is unequallcd in point of
variety, production and extent by any other
in the United States, (though it has been
ir cultivation less than ten years, chal-
lenge the whole Unionto competition for
a grand sweep.stake premium, on the FOL
lowing conditions;
Each person competing, shall deposit
five hundred dollars, TO be used as hereaf
ter specified.
Entries Of farms to be made prior TO
August 1st, 1855.
A committee, to consist Of one person
from each State in which any farm or
farms shall be entered, shall be selected
by the Governor of the respective States
represented, whose duty, when so selected
and notified by the Governor, shall be to
proceed and visit each farm so entered,
during the months of September and Octo-
Der, and award the premium to the owner
of the farm which shall excel in these par
ticulars, viz:
Variety OF production;
Amount of production, and
Extent Of surface cultivated.
The premium shall consist of service
of plate, 10 be purchased with the money
deposited by all the competitors, after the
expenses of the committee have been
paid.
We are anxious to let the world know
what has been and what can be done west
of the Mississippi river, and make this
offer in good faith, and with full deter
mination to carry it out,
All necessary preliminary arrangement;
will be made in liberal manner, Who
will enter the list?- Valley Farmer.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28
Wool Market.

New York. June 20.-WooL-The as
pect of the market here is unchanged, but
we learn that the purchases made in the
interior have been considerable at prices
favoring owners. The receipts have not
increased materially. Small sales at our
annexed quotations Pulled is still scarce.
Lambs command 35c. Foreign is firm
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28

T meeting Of Teachera held In Lancaster an the
~ l2th of May, the undersigned were appointed as
committee for suDdry purposes, one OF which to de-
signate day for holding a general meeting of the
Teachers Of Fairfield county, the business OF which
meeting should be to make the necessary arrange
ments for holding Teachers Institute In the coun-
propose that the meeting he held al the North School
Building in Lancaster Saturday The SOFA inst, ut
one O'Clock p. NJ JOHN WILLIAMS,
CT. EMERSON,
June SI ls55-ew7 JOHN HINES.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28

The Dallas Herald says the widow and
family of Davy Crockett, the hero of Ala
mo, moved to Texas from Tennessee
last fall. They reside in Ellis county,
and are said tobe in straitened circumstan-
ees, ~i
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28

A TEACHER MURDERED.-one of the
most outrageous murders we have ever
heard of, took place at Pantotoe, Miss.
last week. A teacher of the Academy
in that place punished boy, whereupou
the boys brother lay in wait for him to pass
attacked and Instantly killed him by cut
ting him in several places with a bowie
knife.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28
EXCHANGE OFFICE RE-OPENED,
Cnrmnr of Min md Co nmhms Gtrpefs
STRAY MARE.

IN GtTRAYED frop the subscriber Eve
srg-r-&,yN Eomilas North oii.ancaster, on the old
sssisS5sf4 Baltimore road, A SoRREL MARE,
ASAN three years old and small OF her age,
~ one hind foot white above the pasture
s-@-.S~'a1@ joint. Any person returning said mare
Will be Handsomely rewarded. ELIAS zEAGLER.
June il, 1855 3wGt
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28
NICHOLAS FOX.

Y 9ASIgPGNAG3B EAAEBM
Main Street, end door East of Ciy's Hotel,
Lancaster, Nav 2, 1862
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28
DOM'S BIRTHPLA CE.

TIE FRIENDS OF CIVIL
and
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
Who are opposed to foreign influence and
sectarian dic!a;ion in the affairs of the
State and Nation, will
ASSEMBLE IN MASS MEETING
AT INDEPENDENCE SQUARE,
ON SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE l6,
For the purpose Of again proclaiming the
venerable principles of the Fathers of
the Republic, as embodied in
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS,
A M E RI G AN M Z ASU r E S
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28
100000 Americans i'm the PARK. /.

CHAND KNOW NOTHING DEMON-
sTRATION IN NEW xORK.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-28
GREAT KNOW NOTHING DEMON
SFlIATLON IN PHILADELPHIA.

The grand finale of the proceedings of
the National American Convention, which
has been in session for two weeks past in
Philadelphia, took place on Saturday eve
ming last, in the shape of a tremendous
gathering Of the masses in Independence
Square.
The call for the meeting was posted
throughoutthe city in the following words
AMERICAN MASS MEETING
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-11
LOCAL rsrELLIGENcE.

improvement ia JPiad .MTlis.-Mr Addison
p Brown, worthy young mechanic Of this
village. has invented an Improvement in wind
mills that has received the commendAtion of seen-
tihc observers, and for which he has been granted
letters patent, bearing date July 80 1855. The
Scientific amerieaa Of July 2sth contains engra-
wings representing the improvement and an article
giving description Of the same.
The improvement consists in the method ofregu-
lating the obquiy Of the sails, by which they are
rendered self-adjustng, according to variations in
the velocity Of the wind. One Of the greatest OBJ
sacles to the successful of this power that has
heretofore existed grew out Of the difficulty ofprop-
erly regulating il. The force was proportional to
the current, and in high wind it was not only
useless but the machinery was very liable to be de-
stroyed BY the violence Of its NOV ement. This
difficulty is now completely oby lated by the i'm
proyement made by Mr. Brown. A mill Of his con-
struetiOn is now operating force pump which ele-
Yates water 60 feet, and it works without any pre-
eeptible jar even with the strongest wind 1t seems
almost to possess intelligence, for as the strength
of the current increases il begins gradually to pre-
sent the edges Of the sails to the wind, refusing
even in high gale to move with increased velocity
We think this Improvement will tend to intro
duce this once celebrated motor again into favora
BILE notice. Il is provided with proper gearing by
which its power can be applied to all the machine
ry necessary for agricultural or moderate mechan-
ical purposes, We understand that Mr.. Brown Is
now building mill for Prof Mapes, who has seen
the model and commends il highly.
Hdbsas Corpus Case.-Jackson A. Vail, ESQ.,,
Of Montpelier, lawyer Of considerable notoriety.
was recently discharged from the Insane Asylum
in this village, although not considered in his right
mind by the Superintendent. He Immediately
went to Judge Red6eld, Chief Justice Of the Supe-
rior Court, and demanded writs of Ha6eas Corpus
SO that be could liberase from the Asylum sixteen
patients who were not insane, and Of course were
unjustly detained there The Judge advised him
to try one case first, by selecting the strongest one
OF sanity in the institution. Mr.. Vail reluctantly
consented and on Saturday last had one Of the pa
tents by the name Of Shepard. brought before the
Judge at Windsor. alleging that his client had new
or been insane, was unjustly placed in the Asylum
and wrongfully detained there. The patient man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-11
[For the Vernon, Phoenix.

Ma EDfroRi Tn appear TO be few disap-
pointed individuals in Brattleboro who seem TO be
greatly Mortified with secret societies. These same
individuals are said to have been instrumental in
organizing a society Of the Order Of United liner
leans, known to be secret in their lodges, having
their oaths and passwords. Their avowed object
was hostility 70 all foreigners. and to Roman Cath
olics in particular, prescribing them from the
rights Of citizenship while their real designs we're
to break down the Know Nothings Not,suceedng
TO their wishes they have abandoned their organi-
zation and come out with call for Peoples Con-
yention, to be held at Fayetteville on the 2lst in
slant as a Mass Convention; but those attending
will only be required to go through the farce Of
ratifying the candidates on the list already pre-
pared, composed of politicians Of all the creeds
and isms Of the day. What their success will be
remains TO be seen. Some Of these individuals are
said to be unsuccessful applicants for admission in
to the Know Nothing council; others were said To
be expelled from the council. which movements
may account for their hostility to the order, for
they say that no X. N. can or shall be nominated
for any office in the county. II this is not pro
scrpon do not know what IL is, their excuse being
that the X. Ms were proscriptive in their convon
ton in nominating only such as belonged to the
order. II the X. Ms were wrong those making
the call were equally so, but presume they go up
on the ground that two wrongs make right..-
Why did not the gentlemen wait until the County
Committee called their annual convention, as had
been talked Of, upon the basis Of the Burlington
Platform which would have opened the door wide
enough for all opponents Of the present National
administration, and to the further extension Of
slave territory, foreign influence and Popery.
august 9th, 1856. oUrspEn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-11
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Freemen OF wiDdham County, who are
opposed 10 every attempt To bring the NORTH
into new partnership with Slavery ito every
attempt 10 subject new territory to Slavery
to every measure intended to promote the fur
Their extension Of Slavery to the admission
Of new Slave States who consider that the
repeal OF the Missouri Compromise was an in
fraction Of PLIGHTED FAITH, and who are
in favor Of OPEN POLITICAL ACTION, are
requested 10 NEE, in Convention at
FAYETTEVILLE, on Tuesday, August 81,
1855, al 10 o'olook. A. NJ, 10 nominate a
ticket for Senafors and County Offers,
to consult on matters Of common interest to the
FREE MEN Of the North and 10 take such
measures as may seem best calculated to secure
to them the full enjoyment Of the political rights
guaranteed by the Constitution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-11
ELECTION RETURNS.

The biennial elections for MON bcrs Of Congress
in North Carolina took place on Monday; and on
the same day elections for Governor and members
Of Congress took place in Kentucky and Tennessee.
In the former state the governor holds his Office
for four years, and the present incumben,is Lana
rus Powell, Democrat, who was elected over Dixon,
Wing. by small majority in 1851. In the latter
state Andrew johnson, Democrat, was elected two
years since, and was the candidate Of his party for
reelection. The returns that have come to hand
were received by telegraph and are ofcoursc quite
mcagre, butthey are believed to be sufficient to in
dictate the general result
NORTH CaroiiGa.-Tho returns Indicate the de-
feat Of the American Party, and the triumph Of
the Democracy. In the LIST District X. T., American,
Is elected in place Of Shaw, Democrat; 2nd Dis
Thomas RufiD, Dem. elected; 81 Dis. W Winslow.
Dem. elected 9th Dis. OBJ Branch Dem. in
place Of Rogers, wing, 9Th Dis. EG Reade. Amer
lean, in place Of John Kerr, Wing: 9th Dis. Rob
ert Puryear, American Is believed % be reelected
a result quite gratifying, inasmuch as Puryear
voted against the repeal Of the Missouri Com
promise; eth Dis. b Craige, Democrat reelected; ;
9Th Dis, I Clingman Democrat reelected.
Reatueky.-In SO counties C T .Morehead, the
American candidate for Governor. gains upwards
Of 5000 over the vote east for Scott, who carried
the State for President in 1852. II is also believed
that majority Of the members Of Congress arc
carried by the American party.
Tsansaee.-It is conceded that -9ndrew johnson
Democrat has been reelected Governor by a re-
duced majority. that Felix X Zollkofer, .fmeri-
can, has been reelected in the 9Th. and that Thon
as Rivers Of the same party has carried the 10th
District over + r Stanton Democrat. The admin
istra,ion have undoubtedly made gains in the Con-
gcessional delegation.
The removal Of Roedcr was made in season to
encourage the ultra pro-slavcry parts Of the
South which party is represented by the admits
tration, but all parties in that locality 50 much
inclined to make all other considerations suservi-
ent to the interests Of their pc, institution that
have tears to shed over their defeats and no ~
joicings from their success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-11
coIrNry coNyFNrIoN.

The Freemen Of the County Of Windham,
who desire to cooperate 10 the State election
Of Sept. next and the approaching Presiden-
tial election in opposition to the pro-slavery
policy Of the present National Administration
and to the propagandists Of Slavery of every
name in the Union-for the defence Of Free
dom, and to protect the rights Of the free
States,-are invited TO meet in County Con-
vention at Fayetteville, Saturday August IS,
at 10 O'Clock A. M, to nominate County Off
GERS for the year ensuing, aud FOR the transac-
ton of such other business as shall be proper
to the occasion.
Aug. 9Th, 1855.
BY resolutions of the Convention two years
ago, the following mode Of calling the con-
yeniion and making nominations was adopt
ed:
LIST. Conventions to be called ms Mass Con-
vcnt0ns.
81. Delegates to make nominations to be
chosen ms follows, each town To be entitled 10
one and one additional for every IS party
votes at the last preceding State election, and
one for every fraction Of 10 more. To be
elected by meetings called in the several
towns, or if not so elected by those in atten.
dance At the convention from their towns re-
spectiycly.
Under the resolution referred to the dele
ontes from ench town will he ms foIlows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-11
ELECTION RIOT.


One Of the most serious riots that ever disrraced
the elections Of this country occurred at Louisville
Kentucky on Monday last, during the progress Of
the annual election in that State Nearly or quite
twenty persons lost their lives. Twelve DWELLING
houses were fired by the mob, some Of which were
sacked aud burned. The number of the wounded
is not at present known.
II is cOncededby all the accounts which we have
seen, that the riot was commenced by foreigners-
About o'clock in the morning an American was
insuted at the polls. stabbed and beaten by par
~ Of irishmon until they supposed he was dead.
The assaulters were Immediately arrested and
lodged in Jail. In the afternoon three Americans
were fired upon while passing German Brewery
This seemed to be the signal for general outbreak
as shower Of shot and bullets were rained from
the windows Of the German houses in that neigh
bOrhOOd, and many people were wounded. A tee-
graphic despatch to the New York papers says =
''The most serious rioting occurred in the Eighth
Ward. About p. NJ, as three Americans were
quietly passing along Main street, they were set
on by ten Irishmen, and fifteen shots were fred by
the latter. One American. named Rhodes, was
killed, and both the others wounded. The Irish
then took refuge in house on the corner Of Chap
pell and Market streets, whence they fired and
wounded several Americans, and killed two named
Graham and Hobson. The firing from the houses
was continued for half an hour, until the Ameri-
cans Procured arms and achievements, and broke
open the hoase. They succeeded in capturing the
murderer Of Graham, and Immediately hung him.
A policeman cut him down while still living, but
he died this morning.
In the meantime, there was perfect fusilade
from rifles und guns from row Of Irish houses on
the corner of Eleventh and Main streets, on all
passing Americans, several Of whom were badly
wounded. The whole row was filled with Irish,
oil armed. crowd Of Americans assembled, and
falling 70 dslOdge them fired one Of the houses,
and sent for endorsements, which soon arrived
with muskeis and a cannon. Several Irishmen in
the burning building were shot and others cap
tlred. Reports were heard in the burning build
ings. but no attempts were made to put out the
ire and two or three blocks were burned down.
Several other fires also occurred last night"
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good customer in the Sandwich Islands, is al
together probable, aud for the next ten rtwen-
ty years the trade between the two countries is
to be far greater than before. The Islands are
advancing in wealth, enterprise and population,
and as every year they are increasing their own
productions, they necessarily seek for market
abroad their wants are multiplied in like IA
tio-wants which must be supplied from other
countries, and which, 10 the natural course Of
trade and exchange, will be supplied by those
with whom the Islands can trade most directly
and with the greatest advantage.
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PoLITIcs IN yERMoNr.

}
81 u0s ua'' A1'Anee political excitement grows
sAfme' anu warmer is OF such character
'in' VIII not keep good long but like the old la
utihk' no more OF It must be mixed than Is
"ah'eu AZ the Tune The county conventions are
nearly oil duly called and the campaign will soon
commence In earnest In most Of the counties
conventions viii be held on basis similar to that
Of the burlington Convention Of the 9th Of June.
iheh there must OF necessity be Democratic conven-
"'ns' ana IN some counties conventions Of the
american party VIII be held.
IN oaiedonM County convention Of all those
VINO desire to act in connection with the great
publican movement Of the Northern States in OPP
pos'iOh 10 slavery ana slavery propagandsm, and
'"e course OF tue general Government on the sub
00' Oh Tue Aansas ana Nebraska BIZ, is called to
meet ~ Dan'ine on the 10th inst
In windsor County three conventions are already
cailed. Inc one singed by James Barrett and ia
COD "ashourn' requesting the cooperation Of all
who VIII act n opposition to the proslavery poll
ey Of the present National AdmiHisirasisa, aud TO
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tFor the Vermont PhgniI. ]
sTANZAs.

kespeetfnlly inscribed 10 l.. l.,
Ut LEvERErT LELAND.
I love to sit In twilight hours,
Upon the brink Of willow'd streams,
Aud view the shadows mirror'd there,
Like phantoms in our midnight dreams
/ love 10 feel upon my brow,
The gentle kiss Of summer winds
That dance above light ripping waves,
Or skip DER heaths like merry kinds.
love At eventide 10 hear,
The hum Of insects in the air:
What lessons God hereby hath given,
That more than brutes' should be at prayer
love meath maple trees to steal
When lephyrs sport amid their leaves,
And hear them whisper--each TO each
"Our signs are for the heart that grieyes."
love to tread the sea-girt shore,
Der which the nymphs Of ocean reign.
And catch the deep and solemn tones
That echo round the white capp'd main.
love from mountain top to scan
The worlds perspective far below;
To hear mad gales around me play,
And watch the lightnings lurid glow.
But more than all love, weeu, [strune
Those hearts, whose thousand chords are
Harmonious with all Natures works,
And yibraie, all her scenes among.
o let US love what God hath made,
And love, in truth, each other too;
Our stay on earth at most is short
We hide a day-and all is through
rattleboro, Aug I.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We solicit correspondence from all parts Of this
and the adjoining counties, both in and out Of the
State, upon all subjects which interest the public
All News, local occurrences, Ores, storms, acci-
dents, meeting, facts, &c, Sc, transmitted to us
early, will receive prompt attention. Our friends
by remembering this, can add much to the value
Of TnE PuGSIx. "original Poetry is not sought
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The latest quotations show II to be very poor stock
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Mr. HoLroKE FEMALE SENIsARr.--The CON-
rnSnvs@en, exercises Of this celebrated school for
female education took place last week. when hfty
seven young ladies graduated, having completed the
requisite three years course Among the list We
notice the namts Of Emily Chase Of Lyndon. Mary
?. Eager Of NewtAne, and Frances L. Kent Of
Enosburg There have been in attendance during
the past year 292 pupils. while large number Of
applications have been refused