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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-14

To Carriage ana Buggy Makers.
Springs and \ xcls, Brass and silver Bands, Slum
- Joints and Top Props Enam'd Drills .Duck and Can
yass EnaInl'd and Patent leai gall descriptions Head
Iiungs Moss and Maleuble iron, etc. great variety
other goods in that line to be lad cheap az the Nred
Hdrdtodre Store of WHITE LAIlA.
Lancaster, 4 pTil 80, 1854.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-14

Tin-PIate, Copper, wire, Ikc. ~
{, RA Boxes &c and IY Tin Plate. f.-...,. IT,
OVB Square and 100 Pate 30 .H
Th'd Copper .t-
,. Sheet and Bar Zinc, .-f +tf .. VIZ"
Sheet Iron aud Wire,
Copper and Iron Riviis by
ADril2O 1854. WHITE & LAIlA..
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-14
rnE OLD SLOW and EAs N1tINI
% Messrs. Clarke, Wright N Co., H

HHAVE taken for u number Of years, the Foundry
4 G owned by John Arncy, ESQ, situate Hpon Column
bus ana Broad Streets IN The city Of La"eGsters where
ces in thoir line, bs the country requires. lH ',
COAL, WOOD, COOKING AND PARlGUR STOVES,
- Mul-Gcarng, Machine CASTINGS and
>sISsxNEE~ PLoUGHS, of, various patterns, war
=tsS EsSrs rantcd superior article, together with
ulllninor articles III the FOundry line f'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
THE CAPITOL BUILDING.

A stranger, strolling through the building
which stands nearly in the centre of our city,
bearing the name of "the capitol" would
naturally suppose that some son of Erin KEEP,
swine inside, or that these animals had obtruded
on the premises for the sole purpose of seeing
how dirty they could make it. In a word, our
Capitol looks more like a hog pen, than Gov
ernment Building. The dirt lies on the floor
two inches thick, and has all summer. The
ceiling has given way, and has remained in this
condition some considerable length Of time
The railing on the sides of the steps is weak
and in miserable condition, rejecting no
credit upon the builders, or those who have
charge of the building. We have waited pa
tiently to see these things attended to, but as
they grow beautifully worse, we think it time
for the Press to speak out. and we intend to do
it, not only on this but several other subjects, in
which Uncle Sam" is somewhat interested.
Ye who have charge Of these matters look to
it. 1t is time reform was had in this Terri
tory, and if we take hold Of the clearing pro-
cess, We intend to make clean sweep
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

SAD AFFAIR AT WIxoSA.-We learn that a fra.
cas- occurred at Winona, at the Land Sales, which
came near proving fatal. 1t seems that man
named Brown held two claims and that another
man named Brundage knowing this fact, bid on
one of these claims. This exasperated the for
ner, who, in company with others, seized the bid
der, when he drew pistol and fred, shooting of
one of his own thumbs, the charge taking effect
in the groin of Brown. Another person named
Wiltsie shot in the leg during the melee
Brundage succeeded in getting away from his pur-
suers and took refuge in the Land Office, where
he drew two double barreled pistols from his
pockets, and informed those who were after him,
that if they did not cease disturbing, he would
shoot them. The next day he appeared at she
sale and bid of the land at $3.50 per acre, and
than caused y warrant to be issued for the arres,
of those who had assaulted him. He did right
and should be upheld by every well disposed
person.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

NEwsPAPERs.-Judge Longstreet, whose views
ON any subject are sensible, practical, and worth
treasuring, thus sets forth the value of q news
paper:
"Small is the sum that is required to patro-
nize newspaper, and amply remunerated is the
takes, it is next to impossible to fill sheet fifty
two times year without putting in it something
that is worth the subscription price. Every pa
rent whose son is off from home, should supply
him with a paper. l we'll remember the differ
ence there was between those of my schoolmates
who had, and those who had not access to news
papers. Other things being equal, the first were
always superior to the last, in debate and compo-
sition at least. The reason is plain-they had
command of more facts. Youths Will peruse q
newspaper with delight, when they will read no.
thing else"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

The following extract of letter, received
from young Minnesotian, sojourning for a
brief season in Rensselaer, County, New York,
shows that the Republicans of that State are up
and doing:
"The Republican cause seems to
brighten up, despite the desperate efforts to crush
it in its infancy. The glorious news from Ohio
seems to have electrified the people. The voices
of the twenty thousand buckeyes seems to have
aroused an answering spirit in the hearts of the
freemen of New York. The old party leaders
know hardly what string to pull. The cry is fu-
sion n!-fusion! There are already many eloquent
speakers canvassing the Stats-holding up the
truth to the independent voters Of New York
They seem to understand the issue, and they will
meet it at the Ballot Box, in November, in such
a manner as will reflect honor upon her sons
and aid in erecting the standard of Freedom!
lam as ever, yours, &C., L. II. E."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
OUR COURT HOUSE.

If our Capitol Building looks like hog pen.
our Court House looks worse. The building
is but half-fnished-no steps to get into it and
no railing around the stairs to prevent strangers
from pitching headlong below. The walls are
in shattered condition and the floor is gene
rally covered two or three inches thick viii.
dust or mud. 1t is source Of surprise to us
how Justice ever succeeded in triunphing in
this hail. We know not who has charge Of
the building, hut it is certainly time that some
thing should be done to give it the appearance
Of decency, if not comfort. Uncle Sam pays
for it-who cares! This is the principle thai
governs in Minnesota.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
Only . Beginning.

Gentlemen, you need not make light OF the
circumstances that in the recent election struggle
in Minnesota, the Republicans did not succeed; !;
for if they maintain their integrity, you will find
that they have made but beginning of their
work. Many, very many Of them are firm intel
ligent, conscientious and persistent and these
qualities that succeed in the long run. We never
felt more like asserting and urging the supremacy
of the moral law in the matter of politics than
now; and the revelations Of the recent canvass
have made US feel more deeply than ever how
much need there is of battling against political
corruption, pro-slavery influences, and the power
of rum. Majoritiss do not change principles; but
when majorties are on the wrong side, there is so
much the greater demand for disseminating prin-
cples and standing by the right.-S. Anthony
Republican.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

On the morning express train, on the Galena
Road, going west, at Oak Bridge, lady, while
stepping from one car to another, slipped and fell
between the cars. The cars were moving slow
y at the time and the wheels passed over both her
legs, between the knees and ankles, severing them
from her body. The brakeman of the train, inn
mediately jumped from the cars, and springing
under the moving train, pulled the woman under
the brake and thus saved her life. 1t was one of
the most daring acts probably ever done by any
man Oh o similar occasion. The woman was
taken into house at the station, and Mr. Currier,
the Conductor, Immediately despatched locomo-
tive to town for medical assistance. No possi-
BILE blame can be attached to any person connec-
ted with the train. A surgeon on board dressed
the wounds temporarily - Chicago Dem.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
The LATE AMOS LAwRENcE.-He kept an &C

The LATE AMOS LAwRENcE.-He kept an ac-
count Of every expenditure, and under date of
January lst, 1852, his diary contains tho follow
ing: ''Thc outgoes for all objects since January
lst, 1912, (ten years) have been $6O4, 200, more
than fve-sixths of which have been applied in
making other people happy; and it is no trouble
to find objects for all have to spare" From
1929 to 1885,, his charitable appropriations amoun-
ted to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars
The aggregate amount of his charities during the
last eleven years of his life was abont ue hundred
and t,centy. fire thousand dollars, and it may be
safely asserted that he disbursed during his life
ceren hundred thousand dollars for the benefit of
his fellow men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

How WonKs THE TEMPERANCE Law IN
CoSNEcrIcuT ?-From a report of late tenn.
perance meeting in New Haven, Connecticut
we learn that the Prohbitory Law is working
charmingly in " the land of steady habits."-
The Journal, speaking Of the meeting, says:
" Reports Of the operation of the Prohibitory
Liquor Law in the cities Of Hartford and New
Haven We're called for. II. w. Benedict, Esq,
gave brief report of the operation Of the law
in New Haven, and was followed by Geo. F,
Smith, who delivered fine address, giving an
account Of the good effects Of the law in this
city, and showing ho" murh benefit had been
conferred upon the poor and degraded, by the
enactment.
David Hawley, City Missionary Of Hart.
ford, then gave an interesting address, in which
he stated that the people Of Hartford were
more pleased with the law than ever before,
and that ], was becoming more and more pop
ular. 1t had been productive Of great good in
Hartford, and was now well enforced"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
From the N. O. Picsyuno.
Napoleen.. Revense-The Humiliatien Of England

The Corsian Uendetta is nearly accomplished,
for tho humiliation of England approached its
consummation when Queen Victoria stood rev.
erentially before the tomb of her country's NOR
tai enemy, in wierd torch light which Aickered
along the walls of the Invalides. She stood there
as the dependent of HIS nephew--suppliant to the
mercy of the Napoleonic race, which knows no
mercy for its foe-a Queen in name beside an
Emperor in fact. Did the spirit of Sir Hudson
Lowe hover around the scene? Did the laugh Of
the cold Guard" which according to the Ger
man legend attends the nightly reviews of ie petit
corporal on the dreary shore of st. Helena, ring
scornfully through the sombre walls? No, it was
but fancy; but the revenge of the Napoleons was
a reality.
The visit of Queen Victoria to Paris was little
more than conqueror's pageant, in which she act
ed the part of a distinguished captive, which
could not be endured for moment, If q single
drop of Boeadicea's blood remained in the veins
of modern royalty. She was received with a
magni6cence in Paris that threw her efforts at dis
play on the occasion of Napoleon's visit to Lon
don in the shade, and showed, as Sterne says that
s'they do these things better in France;" but the
cheers with which the Emperor was greeted in
London were not bestowed ON the Queen in Paris,
and she passed onward to St. Cloud, a spectacle
to be gazed at, but not guest to be.
Some years ago, this same Victoria refused to
permit distinguished English actress to appear
at the private tneatrlcaiS IN WInSOr Palace, De-
cavsc her character not sans reprOche, and
yet she was compelled to accept the companion
ship, during her ten days. sojourn in Paris, Of
the Emperor's cousin, the notorious Mathiide,
who is the Ninon d'Enclos, the most brilliant and
brazen courtesan of the present day. Mathilde is
divorced from her husband, on account of her in
Vulnerable infdeilies, and is living in opon adul-
terry with ''fast" attache Of the Court. In the
same carriage with her the prudish Victoria rude
to the Grand Opera and beheld Albert
noted for cceptblity--exposed to all her WITCH
cry and fascination, while beside her sat her
perior and her master-the ''madman of Boul-
ogne," who was one of her special constables in
AS! Who says that truth is not stranger than
fiction? Who hints, after this, that History is
not a greater romance-maker than Walter Scott
or Alexander Dumas?
81 noticed" says correspondent of the Lon
don Press, ''that while the Emperor conversed
with the Queen in the Royal box. at the Opera,
a sinister smile, half of triumph, and half of sar
casm, parted his lips occasionally and aickered
over his inscrutable countenance."
What did this smile mean? 1t was faint rev.
elation of the proud thoughts which were SWELL
ing within his heart. 1t is said, St. Helena is
avenged!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
R0SrnN. Oct. C6

The Wings of Suffolk Co., had their ratification
meeting at Faneuil Hall, last evening. Between
1900 and 5000 were present. Hon. Peleg N.
Chandler, President. Speeches were made by
Hon. j. I. Stephens and others.
Know Nothings also had large torch light
procession. They paraded the streets with bands
Of music, transparences, burners, and fire works.
The Agricultural exhibition continues the great
object of interest, $4,000 persons being present.
The proceedings of the afternoon were not heard
sion formed at the Presidents Marque and pro-
ceeded to the big tent, beneath which a dinner
for 1000 was prepared. Every seat was filed.
After dinner, President Wilder made q brief
and eloquent speech, and he was followed by
Gov. Gardner, Edward Everett, and several others.
The who.e affair went of admirably.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

AN AMERICAN DECLINING RUSSIAN HoS.
oRs.-The following anccdotc appears in the
London Times, Of October I'd: r.. sEFe
"Some time back, when Russian prospects
appeared far brighter than they now are, a
proposition was made to an American gentle-
man, recently in Paris, TO enter the Russian
service with a high title and position near the
person Of the Emperor. The reply was, that
'too high an estimate was placed upon his
talents, but that such as they were, they were
due exclusively to his own country, and to Re.
publican principles
1t is understood that the American who made
this reply is George Sumner, of Boston, BROTH
or Of the distinguished Massachusetts, Senator.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

CHICAGO MARKET, Oct. 25.--Flour is quoted in
Chicago at from 81 soto 8 so. firm; Wheat, from
81 so to 81 80; Corn, Sc to 5Sc; Oats, % to 29c.
Barley, 81 II to 81 Is; Potatoes, 35 to SIC.
ST. LOUIS MARKET, Oct. 25.-Flour, sales re-
ported at 81 25 to So 90: Wheat, 81 40 to 81 rs;
Corn, Csc; Oats, 80 to 40c, sacks included; Bar
Icy, 81 20, sacks returned; Potasoes, sales limi-
ted, from As to Csc; Lead, 10, no sales.
BUrrIo MARKETS, Oct. 27.-Flour, steady
Sales 1900 bbls. at So 81 for choice Michigan;
IS 81 to 80 for choise and fancy Ohio and Ind.
Grain-Whert buiet, held firm. Sales 2OO6 bu.
at 81 y 1-2 to So. Corn, dull and lower at 81
to 81 l-2c. Oats, at about 80. Barley Malt,
81 so. Rye, 81 O5i
Whiskey-$3S 90.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
A Minnesota So uaSh.

We published some weeks since the dimensions
of squash which was raised at Minnesota City,
six miles distant, by Mr.. Robert Pike, Jr., which
weighed tUo hundred and t,centy-one pounds, ,and
measured seren feet ten inches in circumference.
Many have doubted the truth of the above, think
ing it pretty good joke to tell such story, and
believe it to be bunkum. We will say for the in
formation of all concerned that afidavits can and
will be if requested furnished, certifying to the
above, and let the world see what Minnesota can
do in the way of vegetables" and ''garden
sauce."- WinOa.a !4rgus.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

The SIDEWALK CASE AT CHIcAGo.-Some time
since, Merrington sued the city for $4,000 dam
ages for injuries received by him by falling
through sidewalk out of repair on State St.
set aside by Judge Wilson, of the pleas court
A new trial was had at the present term of the
Court; Saturday morning last the jury
nounced their inability to agree. Mr.. Thomp
son, city attorney, proposed to accept the verdict
of the elevea agreeingjurors, which proposition
was accepted by Wilkinson, Dow and Pearsons'
plaintiff attorneys, and u verdict was rendered
for the plaintiff of Sc 900 damages = Tribune.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

CO A NOTE of Virginia bank was recently
shown to the Washington (D.C) Star, bearing the
following inscription on its back: This is the
last of 5000, which was left me four years ago
by deceased relative. Owing to going security
and dissipation, my estate, earned by industry
and economy, is now all squandered. Let the
bottle alone, is the last advice of one who, in a
short time, will commit SUICIDE.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

MELANCHOLY SUICIDE OF A FEMALE-AN AEFECT-
ING ScENE.--The Rome Sentinel says: We new
er heard of a more melancholy occurrence than
that which took place in the town of Camden, on
Saturday last. Mrs. VIM. Allen who resides with
her mother, about two miles from the village of
Camden, committed suicide by cutting her throat
with a razor.
In September last Mrs. A. lost her husband,
who was carried of by consumption a few days
thereafter she gave birth to "a child. The child
lived until one week from the day of its fathers
death, when it died. Mrs. A. continued in a rath-
er feeble state of health until the time of the
mournful event mentioned above, which was ex-
actly FIVE weeks from the death of her husband.--
She exhibited, however, no sign of alteration of
mind, though she mourned deeply over her aflic-
tions and the loss she had sustained. The night
previous to the suicide she slept, as for weeks
previous, with her mother. The mother arose in
the morning, usal, leaving Mrs. A. in the bed,
who manifested no change in her demeanor or
conduct.
Soon after the mother, on going into the room,
beheld one of the most frightful spectacles ever
presented. There in the bed, was the daughter
with her throat cut, weltering in blood. There
was a deep cash in the throat which Mrs. A. had
inflicted with razor, taken by her from the
mantlepiece in the room. When the mother en-
tered the door, the dying mother stretched out
her feeble hands towards her paternal parent,
embraced her, and imprinted many fond kisses
upon her cheeks, but did not utter word. She
seemed to be conscious of what she had done, and
of her approaching dissolution, but neither ex-
pressed nor mainted desire to live; on the con-
trary, she repelcd all assistance which was kindly
rendered her, and tore from the gaping and bleed
ing wound bandage which the kind and affec-
tionate mother had placed there. Every assis-
tance in the power Of human agency was render
ed to restore Mrs. A. to ifebnt all eortswcre un-
availing.
Mrs. Allen was sister Of John Lamcia, ESQ.,,
of Camden. She was married a little over u year
ago, and was a very kind and affectionate wife,
and dutiful daughter. Her death came with q
crushing force upon the relatives for she was be-
loved by ali who knew her.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

INDIAN DRUxK.-A drunken Indian, with
a jug ofliquor under his arm, staggered through
Third street, on Saturday morning. He was
promptly arrested by Constable O'NeiI and
locked up in the calaboosc.-.Hinnesotiaa.
H| So wags the world. A drunken Irish
man, or drunken Dutchman or drunken
American can swagger along our streets, or
lay across the sidewalks, or even impede the
progress Of pedestrians, and yet no notice is
taken Of them. but poor Indian, found in a
drunken situation. is s,raightway hurried to the
" calaboose." We say, treat all alike. The
first man found in the streets drunk, shut him
up and then shut up those who sold him the
liquor!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

10F In speaking of the late Gen. Taylor,
former President, in our issue yesterday, we
remarked that Col. Woolley "esteemed Tay-
lor highly, for he knew him well-was in Mex
leo with him." &c. The Col. informs US that
while in New Mexico he was stationed at Fort
Smith, on the Arkansas, while Taylor had
command Of the troops at Fort Jessup on the
Sabine. He was not attached to the person of
Taylor, as our article implied, but he neverthe-
less had rare opportunities to see the old hero,
and study his character.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

SAyAcxs Yox TIE BRiTIsH ARxY.-The London
Morning Post advocates the employment of North
American Indians - troops in the Crimca. In
an article on the subject it says:
sAnd, without introducing the practices of
savages TO the warfare On behalf Of civilization,
there is no doubt that we might find nssst raiu0-
bic Irregular troops in the North hAnerican Indi-
ans, not a. fighting men, bot Is scouts. The
stealthy character of their own system of war
would ct them admirebly for the task of watch
ing the enemy, and not movement would escape
their vigilance. II is worthy Of note, that of the
four great sctions which have taken place since
taken largely Of the character Of surprises, and
very much Of the disadvantage arising from want
Of preparation would have been obvisted in both
cases had body Of Red Men been prowling du.
ring the proceeding night in tae valley Of the
Tchernaya.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

The DOOMED CIrIEs.-The yellow fever hav
ing ceased its ravaSes in Norfolk and Portsmouth
bilious fever has now broken out, and is doing
fearful execution. The loss already suffered in
business way by the epidemic is immense, and ii
doubtful if they recover from it for years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

WHAT Mr.. SEWARD RECONMENDs.-Mr. Sew
ard, in the course of his remarks on the 18th in
slant, at Albany said:
''We want bold, Out-sLoken, free-spoken or
ganization-one that openly proclaims its princi-
Piles, its purposes, and its objects, in fear of God
and not of man--Iike the army vtich CromreIl
led, that established the common wealth of Eng
land. This is the organization we want"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

PASSIONS W1LLrAnsos.-The father Of
Passmore Williamson has already paid $4 600
for legal proceedings in the case of his SON.
now imprisoned by the dictum of Judge Kane.
A gentleman from New York has generously
given 81 900 towards defraying his expenses.
A general movement will be made, by petition
to the next Congress, to have Judge Kane inn
peached-Daily Wisconsin, Oct. 10. yr..ir
e0 That's hitting the nail on the head
Why not impeach Judge Kanea The idea is
a good one, and we trust will be acted out
Whether he is or is not impeached, his name
will remain a black mark on the fair pages of
Freedom. Judge Kane, Benedict Arnold and
Stephen A. Douglas!