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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

AGRIcULrURE IN CALIFORNIA. Tho a.
mount Of land in California adapted to az.
liculturt is estimated at nearly forty two
millions of acres, and the amount OF era.
zing land at thirty millions. The quaint.
ty enclosed aud actually under cultivation
last year was about 10000 acres exclu.
sive of move than a Mill, acres enclosed
for grazing. There were 1876, ,464 acres
OF wheat cultivated last year, producing
3. 563 $50 bushels-an average of twenty
bushels to the acre. OF barley a37 1865
acres were cultivated, producing 5.382,.
7l8 bushols. The quantity of barley i,
actually greater than the amount raised
in the whole United States in 1850. 1t i,
said to be no extraordinary occurrenc,
for crop of barley to average 50 to X
bushels to the acre. Oats likewise yielC
wonderfully. The crop last year exceed
ed | 300, 900 bushels, 44.6l6 acres hav
ing been cultivated. This is an average
o 80 bushels to the acre. In some case
in Del Norte coun for instance, crop
averaged l3), and even 150 bushels tc
the acre. The potatoe crop last year aver
aged 90 bushels 10 the acre, the averag,
yield in Sacramento county having beef
$50 bushels. About $40 acres Of swee
potatoes were cultivated, yielding en- al
average 100 bushels to the re- Oolum
bus Fact.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

--ONE OF Our KIND OF GIRLs.-A story
is told by traveller coming cas- from De~
troit and written to a Portland peper=
On reaching the depot, at SuspsnsioIs
Bridge. the conductor told & young man
whose health was very feeble, and who
was on bis way to Sprinfeld. Mass, where
he has friends-he must leave the cars.
as be had no money with which to pay
his fare. Notwithstanding the debili,a-
ted appearance of the young man he was
suffered to be led out Of the cars without
any movement, being made for his relief
AS the man wssabout stepping OF the
platform, young llady rose in the cars and
asked the conductor how much the young
mans fair would be to Albany. lie replied
eight dollars. She Immediately stepped 10
door the and told the invalid to return and
resume his seat. He did and then some
of the male passengers began to exibiE
some charity, Offering to pay portion of
the fare. The young lady declined their
proffered aid say she preferred paying the
amount herself. She did so and besides
gave scrip to keep in Albany over sun
daypromising TO see him forwarded to his
friends on Monday.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

PLANTING PoTAroRs IN TUE SAME HUI
WITH Consolidating never seen an ac-
count in any agricultural paper,as | rec
olleet. OF any one having rssied potatoes
with cora in the same hill, | thought |
would try the experiment laqt spring,
had finished the potatoes that was iuten-
ding TO plant. abut having'some small ones
left, concluded to plant them in the
same hill with batch of corn, and mar.
ed the effect. l planted the corn about
the 25ih of May, the season being so wei
l could not plant them sooner. Idroppsd
the corn and potatoes together. hoed them
the same time, and dug the potatoes soon
after cutting up the corn. The ground
WIS not first raoe. but the crop was an
average one, full as good as some near by
where corn was planted alone. The po-
tstoes Were 6rst rate--never saw finer
l shall try this next spring again, and /
they succeed as well rs they did this year
I shall continue to plant them together
If the two crops do as we'll as separate
it makes great saving of labor to plan
them to gether Has any one tried plan
ting the two crops together? if SO give
the result through the Farmer.--E. P
BARNES. II Pharsalia, Oct 25.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

LAST OF THE HudoERMuGERs. "A
sprishtly school girl who attends 'lte
Central high, where teavhers have way
of melting the pupils to understand what
they say in the classes, was reading the
last Of the hugsermugsers." and stirred
by the spirit oi'inquiry. stimulated by hel
teachers, if not by natural feminine curios
ity asked boy cousin Of hers the meaning
of hu germugger. John looked thought
ful for moment. and then said: "I'l
show you" and before the incipient wo
man had time to make any further remark
John had his arm around her waist an,
subjected it to a gentle pressure-"That
hug ger; and this Quitting his lips to her
in stfectionate collson) lis mugger," :
"Yes," said the not moro than half pleaseC
Sarah Ann, "aud this is the last OF the hug
germuggers, for if you attempt 10 give M
another such definition, I'll box your ears
Pye great mind to tell Mr.. Hall. as | G,
to school, what sort Of dictionary yo,
are carrying about you all the time.'
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

RETRENcHMENT- The govermentis re-
trenohed. EmphatIcally, lis done; all al
Que fell swoop too The Senate OF the
United States has passed bill which strike:
out the allowance Of brevett pay to Con
Scott, which was voted him last winter the
rank OF Lieutenant General, as mark o
gratitude OF the nation for his eminent ser
vices for nearly half century, and thC
glory achieved by our army under hi
brilliant geueralship. Il is supposed tha
this astonishing feat will remove the ne
cessity for revision of the tariff, ant
will repenish the treasury so that thirt.
millions may be given to the Presiden
for the secret service without feeling it,
Who will say now that republics are nn
gra!e full Ohio State Journal.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
FAaS! FITS! FITS! FITSy
DIR. HANcE'S PROFITABLE EXTRACT
EPIL EPTIC Pills

rot 'A' cure cJ Fits Spasm Cramps and all WervouS'
- ,,,,,. and Contributions Diseases.
bDERSoNS who are laboriDg under this distressinS
n bmnaiiady;wlll nnd DR.. HANcE's VEGETA BILE EPi,
LbPTlC PILLS TO be the only remed DIV eye discoyar
Gu Tor curing Epilepsy or Falling Fits.
lhese rus possessa specific action on the nervous
for the purpose ofcuring Fits they will be found Of
especial benefit for all persons afflicted with weak
uorEes or Whose nervous system has been
or shattered from any cause whatever. In chronic
c9'npahs or diseases Of long standing,
Ga yherSousness, they are exceedingly beneficial
frlce 50 per box, or two boxes for $5 Persona out
oil the city, enclosing remittance will have the Pies
sem mem througi tlle mas FREQ fpostagc. m Fro
salo S Oy Sci ). HANCE, No l0s Baltimore Street
oiine Union NM must be addressed post paid.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

CALIFORNIA In the recent message Of Gov
WELLEa.or California, he estimates the to-
tai yield Of gold in that State, from !848 to
the close of 1853, at six hunjred millions
Of dollars. The State debt OF California is
only $4, 10000, the expenditures for last
year were S992, 533, and the receipts ST.
2l5,l28 The population. of California. is
estimated at two hundred and thirty eight
thousand. The assessed value Of property
has fallen of two millions since last year,
and sixteen millions during the last four
years. There are now in cultivation in the
State 756, ,73f acres-an increase over SO
Of 244.77l acres. TIE number Of sheep
in the State is estimated at 65O.OOO.--
The number of horses has increased 49,.
600 in two years, and the increase of cat.
lle in the same time is 10000. Vine
growing has increased over one hundred
and fifty per cent, in two years. Las
year three hundred and eighty FIVE thou
sani gallons OF wine, and ten thousand
gallons Of brandy We're manufactured il
that State--the number of vines altogether
mounting to four millions, whereof two
thirds are grown in the county OF Lol
Angeles alone.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
-ARRIyAL OF THE AFRICA.


New YORK, Feb. 22 The steamship
Africa, with dates from Liverpool 10 the
h inst. the same as those by che Prince
Albert. at ST. johns arrived here this
morning. Baron Won Gerolt is a passen
gerbythe Africa. She passed the Europs
for Liverpool, in latitude so, longitude 25,
aud on the 10th inst, she passed the Ara.
bin, for Liverpool. t t.t
An the London city journals are specu
latiBg on the wal question. The London
Times says,ia a leading editorial, that the
torch OF war once lighted, no one can tell
when it will be quenched. rsa ss
TO Eugland there seems to be but ont
duty, that Of saying energetically that
without waro any other disturbance oil
the general peace Of Europe llaly shall be
free! aa. stH.tf. t
The fall in the Five Per Cents. since the
LIST Of January has already been nearly 9
quail t1 ten per cent. ta
Advices received by telegraph state tha
fighting has commenced in Montenegro.
The Russians have been .iepulsed iuiar
attempt 10 iaRe tile town oil tIheuallk, OF
the Crcassian coast, ru js 2el4
LONDON, Fob 5,-Ths funds opened
yesterday al4 decline; and closed 4 lowe
than Thursdays quotations. Nearly al
other classes Of securities show decided
decline. The Daily News argues. from
the remarks Of the Premier and the Chan
CelIor of the Exechcquer, that the position
ofloreign affairs is most critical. Th
ministers aretuuablo 10 furnish aulhorta
tive explanations respecting the intentions
of!he FIench Emperor. aud is NOR
clearly felttha ever that the preservation
of peace depends on tlo win Of that indi
viduai o-I tt3a ti3a
The Times city article says the couvlc
ton is that war is intended TO be provoke
The discussions in Parliament have had
very discouraging effect, which was great
ly exaggerated by the announcement G
an attempt Of Sardinia to make loan an
tie issue ofan Imperial phamphlct on liza
II w. - g
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
MAHKIED,

On the goth inst, by g. Steinman, Mr..
THOMAS SHEETS and MISS ELIZABETH
Cross both of Fairfield county.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. ] H.
Creighton, Mr.. THoMAs WEBB and Miss
HARRIET WILSON both of FaiTfsld county.
On the l7th by the same Mr.. Dawn
SwARrz and MISS Sarah WEES both Of
Fairfield county.
On the 10Th inst, by Rev. T. b. Mar
tindsle, Mr.. JAMES PIoKERNG Of Picker
inton Fairfield county o. and Mss MINER
VA j. STEVENSON of Canal Winchester
Franklin Co. Ohio.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
FIRE AT MADISON, IND.

MADISON Feb. 2l.-The Court House in
this city was partially destroyed by fire
about midnight last night. Less $50 900.
The records and papers were all saved.
This court House was the best in Indi-
ana. and was recently erected at a cost of
$4,000. Workman have already com,
m,nced tearing away the ruins preparatory
to rebuilding it.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

re- The Washington correspondent Of
the Philadelphia North american. denies
the frequent newspaper reports that the
health OF Gen. Cass is giving away. lie
says this oh vsteran attends "to his pub
lie and private duties quite as well as at any
time during the last ten years, aud exhib.
its strikngly the results OF a life Of temper-
ance. moral discipline aud equanimity, in
an honored and contented old age, in
which all his faculties are finely preserved
and his elasticity Of mind is as remarkable
as when ho stood tho acknowledged and
respected leader of his party in the Senate
In all the stirring political times here, du
ring the last eighteen months, he has been
excepted fran the harsh comments or cri
ticism which have provoked. both because
he had sought higher aims than active pSr
ticipation in such strifes, and the country
felt he was responsible for errors which
for the sake Of tie Administration he'd bet
ter been avoided"
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

GOLD HUNTING "A person, named John
Hartman, just from the mountain gold
mines in Kansas, publishes a letter in the
I.evenworth Times, saying that be dug
$4,000 of gold in twenty-five days.--Ex
1t is such reports as this tina! tempt pep
pie 10 leave confortable homes and good
paying businesses to seek quick fortunes
in California, Fraser's River. Pixies Peak
or some other fanciei E Dorado. Many
of the stories are mere fsbrications; yet il
they all were true how small portion OF
those engaged in mining meet with such
success as that of John Hartman" men,
toned above.- For every one so fortunate
there are hundred who return with broken
down constitutions and poorer ia Ioeket
than VIXEN they went. A man stands
about as good a chance Of being struck by
lightning as Of digging $1,000 OF gold in
twenty-five days. in any gold region on
earth. s--sa l-
There ison every farm and in every
mechanics shop in this country mine
from which ordinary industry and perse-
verance will obtain the glitter ng dust
more rapidly and more easily than do the
majority of those who wash the sands OF
Fraser's River or Pixies Peak. But as
men very often risk their all on the result
of some very uncertain speculation, so
there will be those who will risk money
health and life itself in the slender hope Of
realisirg fortune in few months, IN some
wild and sterile region, where rumor says
"John Hartman" or some other mythical
individual "dig $4,000 of gold in twenty
five days"
Our advice 10 those afflicted with the
gold fever is to stay at home; il you have
no business make one, there are plenty o
chances in every legitimate pursuit where
industry and frugality will meet whit a
generous reward, with very little risk o
moaey or health to run. II you can't SCI
up business for yourself work for some
body else until you can. 1t will be easier
work than you will find in the gold dig
giRgs; yon will happier all the time. aut
ten chances to one, richer at the end O
ten years - (Scioto Gazette.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
Court of Common Pleas, Fairfield Coun-
ty, Ohio.
Richard Fort
Petition to establish Trust
In
REAL ESTATE.


Mary L. Farnum, CT ai.D REAL ESTATE,
NTARY e. FARNUM, Widow OF tho late Henry
lVn Farnunl, deceased Edward X. Bell ,and Caroline,
his Wife; Alfred Bates Grubb, and Ellen, his Wife;
Henry Farnum, Jr, infant; aud Mary Farnum, Guar
dian of said Henry Farnum, IT.. all non-resii dents o
the State OF Ohio will take notice that Richard Fort
Of Lancashire, England, the plaintiff has this day filed
in said Court his certain petOn setting forth that he
Is the equitable owner In fee ofthe following Roal Es-
tate situate in said County of Faifaeld towit nLot
No. 49, and the East half of lnLot No. IL, in the 18th
Square of the City Lancaster, according to the ori-
ginal plat of said City ,commonly known the Reese
Mansion House, That the said late Henry Farnu m /,
deceased died seized Of the nakod legal title to said
premises, in trust for tue benefit of said plaintiff The
petition prays for decree requiring said defendants
as the heirs-ataw OF thosaid Henry Faenum deceas-
ed 10 convey to said plaintiff the legal title Of said
promises; and that IN default ofther 80 doing, within
reasonable time 10 be fixed by the Court, that then
and upon such default, decree be entered In said
case to stand In lieu of such convcyance passing TO
and Investing in said antiG, the full and perfect legal
title In fec to said premises. Tho said defendants
Will, therefore, hereby take notice, that unless they
shall appear at the May Term 1852 of said County, II
be holden in tho said City of Lancaster, on the Oh
day OF May next, and plead answer demur to salt
petition, the same will be taken as confessed, and
decree go against lhem accordingly.
JOHN q. RAlNEY, Clerk Y. g. G. P.
| y, VANTRuMP, Attorney.
February 10, lSj9-6w4lpfS1
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
PUBLIC SALE.

TENHE undersigned will sell at public sale, ut his
! sideLce, half mile West of the RCck Mil, on the
Columbus Road ,on
Thursday, March 10, 1850,
The following personal property, to-wt:
7head of HORSES; 4 ane BROOD MARES;
ahead of MICH COWS; rs cad Stock CATTLE;
from one to two years old pns fac Yoke OF OXon;
20 head ofFAT HOGS, 80 head ofStock Hogs;
One fOur-horse Wagon, one two horse Sleigh;
Ono MeCOrmick's Patent Reaper and Mower,
And large variety of Farming Implements.
Six months credit will be given all sums over So
by the purchaser giving note with approved security
except on the Hogs, which must be cashed All sums
of S5 aud under cash ia hand. Sale to commence al
O'Clock A. NJ. SOLOMON ALSPAUGH.
February II, 1sj0--3w4l
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

Dontmtl 30 procure Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing Sy-
f'Pior children Teethibg. 1t has equal on earth
u greatly facilitates the process ofteethng, BY soren-
lpg me gums, reducing all infammalfon-w aIlay
uponit, mohors, It will give rest TO yourselyes and
all eases. ~ "
This yaiuablo preparation the prcscrption OF one
otthe most experienced and skilful female Pbysi-,
clans IN New England, and has bsen used th never.
failing success in millions OF cases.
we belieYeitis the best and surest remedy in the
world IN all cases Of Dysentery and piarra in child
utS u, Whether II arises from teelhing from any
other cause. N"'
u llie and health can he estimated by dollars an d
cents,lt is worth its weight in gold.
Millions Of bottles are sold every yearin Tie ITnited
States. Tits an old and wei. tried remedy:
- PRICE ONLY 25 CENTS A BOTTLE
| Il PERKINS, New York. is on The outside wra mar
! sold by Druggists throughout to world and
| Juue 10, IS5s-Gtf 'Si' ohios
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

Ey All the lower Provinces, with the
exception Of Newfoundland, have refused
to sen; delegstes to the proposed conven'
ton TO discuss the question OF a federal
union. Untilthey consent, nothing farther
can be done towards a consumation OF the
project
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
lsaIm OF GiInnd SnIra :

we the undersigned, Druggists have buen acquaiit.
cd with, and sold for year or two past The IA y
GlLEAD SALVE AND PLASTER, and we woraiJ as.
sure thN public that, in every instance as far a. we
know has given the best satisfaction 10 the purcha
s9rs We can recommend IL to the public as an artI-
sle @ OF great merit and value; and indeed we never
L Nmew an article become so deseryedy popular in so
snort me, which Is proven by the fact of its extern
SlVe sale, aud constantly increasing demand.
ID. REED, Pomeroy,
~ hDGG ~ COE, Mddleport,.
sold by DANIEL SIFF0RD Lancaster Ohio
railways satisfaction given or money refunded.
January 10, ls50-3m4l. -
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
Estnte orKimhnIImnII.

NToTlCE is hereby given, that the undersigned has
| Y boon duly appointed Executor of the Estate of
RIMBALL HALL, deceased, late of Fairfield County,
Ohio. All persons having claims against said Estate
will present them for settlement, legally authenticat-
cd within one year-and all those indebted will make
Immediate pay yment. JOHN WILLIAMS.
Lancaster, January 10, lsj0-3wil
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

kT The Countd de Cy Russian nobe-
man, has been deprived Of his rank and
decorations, prohibited from holding any
Office. and condemnei 70 a heavy fine, for
i'll treating an upholster.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

G4g For pocket money Louis Napoleon,
it is said, gives the Prince Napoleon q
million Of francs 1890 .ooe.) upon his
marriage with Gloilde, a miss Of l6
daugoter Of The King Of Sardsnia.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

E7v TIE coinage at The Philadelphia
mint last year reached $l8,eeO, 796 all in
gold, cxceptSe74.250 ir silver. The gold
deposits for the year amounted to 964,7 796
ounces. ard that Of silver 96,955 ounces,
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
TO FRIENDS 4 PUBLIC GREETING
SADnLERS
SAODLERS
Especially we invite to call and sec the extensive
Stuck in their line,

Especially we invite to call and SEQ the extensive
Stock in their liuc.
COACH AND BUGGY MAKERS
Will find every thing In their line Of the best quality
and lowest prices.
Persons building houses barns, will nnd the very
best Nails, Latches, Glass, SASH &C., aud will sell
them al the very lowest prices.
BLACKSMITIIS
From all parts of tho Country come, Stock Iron
will have additions made to it, and extensive kept
by any similar establishment Also, on hand VICES
aud ANVlLS Of superior make.
Persons wishing to bug any thing in the Hardware
limo are respectfully invited to call and see for them
selves, us am determined to sell Hardware at such
prices that will induce people to buy hero rather
than send to Cinniunut or elsewhere.
! lrPBUT COME AND SEE, AIN bound not 10 be
undeTsod. j. @. WEAVER.
Lancaster, February 10, ls5O-iltr
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24

Act to amand the Act eat:lledan Act, tx
ing the rate orinterest, passed Jaauary 2
1894, and all other laws on that subject
ae and the is hereby repealed.
Seq. This Act shall take effect aud be
in force from aud after the lst day Of A,
pril. 1859.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
$4,000 90

b Add for its share in the 4ls
old line, 1900 90
Making total balance Of S92, 900 90
Ora dividend Of over 80 per cent on
$500, 600, and plud, Mt management will
give much better results than this.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-24
JOHN h. BARNES, ESQ,

suRsrANCE oF REMARKs
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-09-14

to keep him quiet we threatened him with
his life; the stepping grew palmer, and
seemed coming directly 10 the fire kept
watch, and soon noble racoon came un-
der the light. shot the racoon, when Pike
jumped up and called out "QuArters, gen.
tlemen quarter, gentlemen - | took my
game by the leg and threw it down TO the
fire: "Here, you cowardly rasca," cried,
"skin that and give us a roast Ior supper"
The next night we reached Wyoming, and
there was much joy 10 see us we rested
one day, and it being not safe togo 10 North
cumberland by land, we procured canoe,
and with Pence and my little cousin, we
descended the river by night; we came 10
Fort jenkins before day, where found Col.
Kelly and about 100 men encamped out of
the forty he came acitx-frum lho West
branch by the heads OF Chllisquake 10
Fishingcreek, at the end of the Mob noun
tain, where my father and brother were kill
ed he had buried my father and uncle my
brother was burnt, small part of him only
was 10 be found. CO.. Kelly informed me
that my mother and her children were in
the fort, and it was thought that was killed
likewise. COL Kelly went into the fort 10
prepare her mind 10 see me took off my
belt of scalps and handed them to an officer
TO keep. Human nature was not sufficient
TO stand the interview. She had Just lost
husband and son, and one had returned
to take her by the hand, and one, too, that
she supposed was killed.
The day after went to Sunbury, where
was received with Joy my scalps were
exhibited, the cannons were fired, &c. Be-
lore my return a commission had Been sent
me as ensign of comptey be comman-
ded by Capt. Thomas Robinson; this was,
as understood. part of the quota which
Pennsylvania had to raise for the continen.
tal line. One Joseph Alexander was COM
missioned as lieutenant, but did not accept
his commission. The summer of 1880 was
spent in the recruiting service our company
was organized, and was retained for the de-
fence of the frontier service. In Feb. 1881,
was promoted to a lieuenancy, and enter
ed upon the active duty of an officer, by
heading scouts; and as Capt. Robinson
was no woodsman nor marksman, he pre-.
ferred that ! should encounter tie danger
and head the scouts we kept up constant
chain of scouts around the frontier SETTLE
ments, from the North TO the West branch
of the Susquehanna, by way of the head.
waters of Little Fishingcreek, ChiIlsquake,
Muncy, &c. In the spring of 1881, we
built a fort on the widow -NstInre's planta-
tion called McClure's Fort, where our pro.
visions were stored.-Sherman Days Hstor-
ical Collections Of Pennsylvania.