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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07
Court of Common Pleas, Fairfield Coun-
ty, Ohio.
Richard Fort Petition 10 establish Trust
REAL ESTArE

Mary E. Farnum, stai.> REAL ESTATE.
MARY L. FARNUM, Widow of the late Henry
Iva Farnum, deceased Edward X. Bell and Caroiine
ms Wiie; Alfred Bates Grubb, and Ellen. his Wife:
Henry Farnum, Jr., infant; and Mary Farnum Guar
dian ofsaid Henry Farnum, Jr., all nonresidens Of
he State Of Ohio will take notice that Richard Fort
G ~, England the plaintiff has hs day filed
IN SAID certain petition setting forth that he
the equitable ownernfee of the following Real Es-
iae situate in said County OF Faif6cld wit In Lot
NO. l3 and the East half Of InLot No. ~ In the l3
square OF the City ofancaser, according TO the or-
gnai plat of said City commonly known as the sReese
nanson House That the said late Henry FArnumi
deceased died seized Of the naked legal title to said
premises sin trust for the benefit Of said plaht The
penuon prays for decree requiring said defendants
as ofthe said Henry Faenum, deceas
ed to- conveyto said plaintiff the legal title Of said
premises; and thatp default Of their so doing, within
reasonable time 10 be fixed BY fhe Court tfat them
and upon such defaut decree ,bs entered IN said
and investing In said PLAINTIFF the full and perfect legal
tlle " rec 10. said premises The said defendants
wii therefore, ,horeby take notice, that unless they
shall iappeerat the MayTern, 1850 of said County 10
be holden in tho said City OF Lancaster on the OH
dayof May ncxt, and plead answer or demur TO said
petition the same will be- taken confessed, and
decree 20 against them accordilgy
JOHN G. RAINEY, Clerk F. G. C.P!l
r VAN TRUMP. Attorney ae.
February 10, lS50-Gw4lpfS7
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

MARRIAGE ExTRAoRDINARY--VE Ro-
MANTIo.--At st. Louis. two or three days
ago, two well dressed young fellows ap'
peared before magistrate, the elder Of
the two informed the dispenser Of justice
that he was on his way TO Pixies Peak,
but concluded to get married b lore pro-
ceedng further. The couple took their
seats. and after the justice had dispatched
his business, he suggested to the young
gentleman, that he had better bring forth
his Bride whereu2ln the two sgsin arose
and the elder pointing to his boy looking
companion, assured the MAGISTRATE thai
the bride elect stood befofe him. The
ranctionayr's optics suddenly became en-
lhrged, he disoverd that the person IN
question was not really boy, but hand
some, bright eyed blushing girl OF seven
teen year. AT his suggestion she retired
to her room'a the ho.el. and soon return
ed arrayed 10 appropriate habilimont--
whereupon they we're quickly married.
The nsmes.o of the parties are Samue
A. Paterson and Louisa Chamberlain. auC
they hniled from the vicinity Of TerrG
tTahte. Ind. The parents of the lady op
posed the uuion-I-and lover determined tC
ssah bis fortune at Pixies Peak, feeling
confident that a change in his fnarancia
prospects would mAks il all right with th.
old folks. This. arrangement however
did not suit the young lady. so she stol'
suit OF her brothers cloths, and followed
IN the next train. fortunately oyertakini
and sasilylsarning her lovers whsreabout
in lha. city. The result Of their meeting
we have given above.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07
FITS! FITS! FITS! FITS
DIR. HANCE'S VEGETABLE EXTRACT
EPu EPTIC PUES

For the Cure Of Fits, Spasm, Cramps and oil Nsyvous
and C0HstitHti0Ra lDiseases,
DERSoNS who are laboring under this distress;nr
maiadg ,will Ind Dr. HAScE's VEGETABLE EPi-
LEPTiC PILLS to be the ony rene ey or discover.
eddor curing Epilepsy or Falling Fits.
These Pills possess specific action on the nervous
systemj and although they are prepared espeeislly
Tor the purpose Of curing Fits they VIII be found az
especial benefit for all persons afncted with woak
nerves or whose nervous system has been
or shattered from any cause whatever. In chronic
complaints, or diseases OF long standing supe rnduc
ed by nervousness, they are exceedingly beneficial
Price 80 per box, ortwo boxes for IS. Persons ont
ofthe city, enclosing remittance will hav the Pee
sent them through tho mas. free postage OT Fro
sale by SETH s. HANCE, No i0S Baltimore Street.
baltimore, Maryland, tpwhow orders from all pnrtr
June IL. le5s-Iy7 Z t-'..i tf.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07
HlGH WATER.

New oKtEAws, April 1.-The river has
broken through on the Louisiana side at
Diamond Island, flooding many planta-
tions. There are ftarsof d break above
the city. and 500 men have been employed
10 strengthen the levee. The river is nine
inches higher than last year at Eicksborg
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

E1-It would seem that nobody pays
taxes in Chicago. The Democrat Of that
city, has a supplement containing AT col.
umns Of closely printed matter, represent
ing delinquents Of Chicago for the past
year. Not less than 13 900 lots are thus
advertised for non payment of taxes.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

ET Mr.. Garrett, at South Waterloo,
Albany county, few days ago, cold his
farm for $4,000, gave 1900 to his wife
and children and with tie balance elopsC
with q servant girl to California.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

AEMss. 6ietiea has left Washington.
She foes 10 live 20 plenty. 10 q haudsomp
house Of ber husband's. under the care oI
her iatler, Ons of the victims Of hei sir
q q his crave, and the other in a dipgy
dusrsoo, 10 plead for bis life.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07
ewTh. Ioai,yiIle election. on sstu

REThs LoaisviIls election, on sstur'
day. resulted 10 en- OpPosition triumph. by
% inersaaed majority from last August
The weather was bad. snd the vote COM
Varatiyely light. tue Opposition. as usual,
1uasring most from that circumstance -
The Iesnlt. however indicates a waning
si Dsmocratic power in Kentucky. and
gives conrage to the Opposition.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

RE Religious revivals are in progress
all over England. From reports in The
English papers. quite as much religions
excitement prevails in England now as in
this oountry last year.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

EWIn South Carolina the slave populs
etion is 283.008. The increase Of popula'
ton among the blacks is three times Al
great as it is among the whites.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

ETThers ar, 7,77e dram ships in New
York, or one for every eighty OF the popu-
lanon, young and old: Of the whole
number. Just seventy.two pay the decent
respect TO the law toprocure license to
sell intoxicating drink, less than oIe ina
hundred. 1. is officially stated :hat3.l85
Of these drinking saloons pursue their
traffic on Sunday. ~
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

CHARTER ELECTION -LouIsvILLE, April
4-Opposition mayor elected by 4sO ma
jorltY. Council ls opposition to 6 demo-
ctats.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

ET The PresideBA offered the mission
to Mexico TO Gen. Houston. but the old
Texan war horse doclinsd - determined as
he is to retire forever from public life.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

| u 5000 Agents Wanted--To sell four new
llnventons Agents have made over e25,O00 on
one,-oetter than all other similar agencies. Send
four stamps and get Sc pages afs gratis.
March 3, ,Ie5O-6ml4
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

R=y' He is wise man who learns from
every one, he is powerful who governs his
passions; and he is rich who is conterted
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

RT A good mthred.husband, dozen
children, aad happy home, are awoman's
Iights.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

RT True merit. like the pearl inside an
oyster, is cont ert to remain quiet until it
finds an opening.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

Tue New STETE.--Oregon is an ihi-
mense region II contains ll5,000 square
miles, which rs as much as four or Eve oI
the largest Eastern States put togstber.
and larger than all New England and Now
York. So distant will its capitol be from
its borders, ultimately, when emigration
has settled il throughout, that II wllprob-
ably need to be divided once or twice
more.
There are three natxral divisions OF the
country; the upper region, between the
Blue and Rocky Mountains; the middle
region. extending from the Blue 10 the
Cascade Mountains; and the lower region,
on the coast. Each Of these would make
a large State by itself.
In respect to nataral advantages no
Eastern State 10 so highly fovored. It has
mild healthy climate. adapted to produce
all the grains cultivated in the Union. lis
S, coast is lhtes hundred miles in length.
with numerous harbors. lis fisheries, ol
salmon. Sc., are apparently inexhaustible
Il is already prolific Of furs and lumber. =
Its VIII le soil, except the mount'in peaks.
is adapted to cultivation and grazing,
(pr obably no country is better adapted
for wool. fax and hemp and fruit.) IL
mountains are covered with abundsnt and
excellent timber, and will furnish large
supplies Of iron and coal Nor is it unlike
ly that twill ptoyea producing region,
for tbs same ranges Of rocks that are filled
with gold in California and British Colum
bia pass through Oregon. The smaller
streams furnish an abundance Of watei
power, and the larger ones inland naviga
ton throught the State. Take itall in all
no region in the United States is better
adsp'ed for the support of dense popula
ton. F'a
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

EE The Ohio Legislature was to ad
iourn on Monday last.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07
Snnin.


The Madrid Gazette Of the 18th gives the
following as the text Of the speech in
which Mr.. Preston. the new American
Minister. addressed to the Queen on pre-.
senling bis credentials: E
Madam The President has charged
me in presenting my credentials as Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plehipoten-
tiary Of the United States in Spain, 10 re.
new 10 your Majesty the assurance Of the
desire Which animates him to presrve the
friendship Of your government, and Of the
wishes he entertains for the prosperity o.
your people. 10 commtncing my oficia
relation with the Court Of Madrid, l an
coh6den that l shall be permitted to as
sure your Majesty that ! am personally
convinced that the general desire Of th'
population OF the United States is to re-
tsIIi the old and never interrupted friend
ship, which, since the beginning Of oul
national existence. has always prevailed
with Spain; and that during my stay a
the Court ofyour Majesty continuing th'
frank and sincere conduct which has bilh
srto been followed--it will be my constan
effort to avoid any misunderstanding, anC
to promote the iuterst OF my country with
out prejudice to the amicable relation
which now happily exists"
The Queen replied:
"Sir:-I have been highly satisfied a
hearing the sentiments OF friendship whicl
in the name ofthe President Of the United
States. you have Just expressed. di
not feel less desire than you do to continue
the friendly relation which happily unite
the two States. We believe, as you say
that the same desire is. that of the genet
slty Of the population Of the United States
and by observing The line OF conduct yol
intend to FOL ow, have the confidence
that il will be easy for you to contribute
to preserve the friendship and harmon!
which ought TO exist between the two peo
pies. ! take pleasure in believing tha
your personal qua titles will facilitate th
realization OF this noble object, and m.
Government cr its part will sincerely &C
operate 10 obtaining that object"
Before giving audience TO Mr.. Presto
Her Majesty received Mr.. odge, the re
firing United States Minister, he also sal
that the President charged him to culliVat
friendly relations with Spain; and he too
credit to himself for having done 50.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-04-07

r,PlOOO Agents Wanted--For particulars
send stamps. G. P. WRITTEN, Lowell, Mass.
March ,, Is59--0m44 ~ 7'E'sf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
New York Market.
Nrw Yong August 20

. NEW YORK, August Pom
Flour more active, but unsettled, with
sales at 4 1904 40 for superfne State ;
4 S0@,4 90 for extra do; 25(G4 40 for
supertine Western; 1905 % for common
to good extra Western; 8 1905 30 for in
ferior; and 3t@5 40 for fair to good fresh
ground shipping brands extra round hoop
Ohio-closing firm. Wheat frmer; sales
at GOAL % for new red Southern; 3S
al IL for new white Southern; and 10
for old white Michigan. Corn lc. better ;
sales at 1901 for mixed, and 70 for new
do. Whisky steady, but quiet, at 254.-
Pork firm; sales at 23 7O@24 90 for mess !;
IA 25 for uninspected; II IS for thin mess !;
l6 l2@l7 90 for clear, and 8 81 for prime
Beef dull; sales at s 5O66 90 for country
prime; O0@s 90 for do. mess; OO@9 90
for prime. Cut meats steady; sales at Ct
for shoulders, and s@s2 for hams. Lard
lO@ll for prime Western. Butter rules
firm ut l3Gal7 for Ohio, and lS62l for
State. Cheese is in very good demand at
'SIG9l.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
River Items.

ARRIVALS AND DEPAKTuREs-fRoM 5o'cLpcg TIES
DAY TILL O'CLOCK WEDNESDAY. -.. l.
Hazel Dell, Louisville to Cairo.
Aida, Cannelton to Evansville.
J. III. Done, Newburg to do
Undine, st. Louis TO Pittsburg. ....
Silver Star. Paducah to Evansville.
Aida, Evansville to Cannelton.
j. III. Done, do to Cairo.
Silver Star, do 10 Paducah.
JOHN Tempkins. Cairo to Iouisyiiie. l. 81 = &.
Irene, Cincinnati to New Orleans. Hf
The weather, yesterday, was cooland pleas
ant. The river continues to fall slowly, aud
business, which was alittle lively prior to
the departure of the packets, became totally
extinct. S.- I-. ...-
The sSRuer Star left at her usual hour
with a fair trip of passengers and freight.
Considerable quantities of dry goods are on
their way down the river at this season, and
the Star obtains full share Of that freight.
The Done also left with a magnificent
itrip'of -four aud tobacco. Her voyage this
time must prove a profitable one.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
assL Considerable interest was manifest.

~. Considerable interest was manifest
ed yesterday, In the Court room, over the
trial OF William Bates, charged with selling
liquor on Sunday, in violation of the stat
ate. Mr.. Bates defended his suit in person,
which doubtless added to the interest of the
occasion. he was fined few days ago for
selling liquor without license, and he insist
ed that this suit was but a repetition of the
former offense under new heading His
argument was quite lengthy-so much So
that We failed to get the decision of the jul
" on his case. ..-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
A LIVING HEAP ON A DAD BopY.EThe


Newburgh N. Y. index gives the follow.
Ing curious, but melancholy, particulars o
a respectable tarmer in that neighbornood'
Nr Archibald Cambell. a respectaoie
farmer in the township OF Camden, East,
while engaged in finishing new dweihng
ou bis premises, the Scaffold gave way, ana
IL. was pr,cipitated bead foremost TO the
-tound. and disloeated his neck, but very
fortunately aud mysterionsly did not Kill
him. When his head was brought to its
proper position, the vertebr;e OF his neck
returned to their place with dull, but dis
tinct snap. Tue whole body is paralyzed
and dead from the neck downwards. He is
not capable OF moving II muscle or expert
enCiug the slightest pain. Fortunately the
nerves supplying the muscles used in respi-
ration were tot paralyzed, and he can
breath. and live. Had the injury of the
spinal cord been little higher, he would
have died immediately. The senses of sight,
hearing, smelling, &C., are normal, and his
intellect uHimpaired. Mr.. CambeIl has
been, for a number of years, the victim OF
a series of misfortunes. But the last mis-
fortune is more intolerable than any of its
predecessors There he lies, a strange and
remarkable specimen of n living he.;,.on a.
dead body, with the full consciousness OF
his unenyiable position. When last 20
from, however, there were some Indications
of the return of sensation, and the power
of motion, and il is just possible that he
might partially recover. q
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25

From the Merchants and Manufactures Joa-tdLl
To those of cur readers who are subject
to Fever and Ague, Intermittent and Remit
tent Fevers, or other Bilious and Nersous
attacks, we honestly recommend Iced 5
Substitute for Quinine, for so many curesby
its use have come under our own observa-
ton that we know how excellent it is. "a
This Substitute does not contain Quinine,
Opium, Morphine, or Arsenic, while il pos
sesses all the advantages of these medicines,
with none of their injurious effects. In q
pamphlet, before US, we find certificates
from all classes-,he sailor, merchant, and
invalid, which all hear testimony 10 its ex-
cellence. Let our readers send for circu-
lar, or better, Cor half a dozen bottles, to
LEICH & CARLsTADE Evansville, Indiana.-
d&v6m
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
Last Nights Dispatches.

"a. TRENTON, Nj, Aug. 24-P.N
The Democratic State Convention met to-
day- and was the largest and most. stormy
ever held here. There were 1000 per-
sons present during the session Six ballots
were taken, when f. K. v. Wright, of Hud-
son county, was nominated as a candidate
for Governor. s. 49, .--.-.-
The next highest competitor was Charles
Sktlton, of Mercer county. .EveE z
! The anti-Lecompton and Lecompton dele
gates oil Sussex had a long and tedious fight
regarding their rights to seats in the Con-
vention; finally, the difficulty was settled
by the withdrawal of both pa ties. -
Resolutions were adopted ifivoring the
principle of popular sovereignty, opposing
the opening of the slave trade, &c.
The nomination of Mr.. Wright was made
unanimous. 1.tr54a. ~ 7-lr-......
There is great rejoicing among the friends
of Mr.. Wright, over his success in SO spirit
ed contest. E s 90
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
W. ar. reqnesftd 10 ans ounce shs Q an
Special Notices.

consumption is the chief curse of this climate,
prcyins upon aid and young, anc scattering widely
its shafts Of destruction. But all who have ever
travelled through the South and West. or indeed
through any portion Of the Interior of the country
must have noticed that there is disease far more
prevalent among Americans, than consunp tion.-
Day after day they are are alternately shaking, as
with a nervous tit, or rendered delirious with fe-
Most of them find early grave No
who has ever seen or experienced this disease, can
fail 10 perceive that we aliude to what Is called
Fever and A=ue- Tho discOverer of a remedy for
this evil must and should be considered public
benefactor, aud DR. HOSTETTER'S BITTERS is
the remedy, we know from personal trial.
sb- For sale by Druggists aud dealers generally,
cyerywher, aiiyI7
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25

H@Gen- o. Hinton, who was some years
ago large mail contractor in Ohio, and
committed numerous heavy depredations on
the mails, and was compelled to flee to the
uttermost parts of the earth to escape the
detectives in pursuit of him, and who final
ly found an asylum in the Sandwich Islands,
has recently turned up in California, where
be has been nominated as Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas, with chance Of
being elected.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25

MExIco.-A letter from Washington says
the best understanding exists between the
governments of Mexico and the United
States. Senior Mata, the Mexican Minister,
is perfectly satisfied that the President is de-
termined to extend every aid in his power
10 the Liberal Government of Mexico. Our
Minister, Mclean, is looked for home early
in September, with treaty between the
Juarez Government and the United States,
which will cover all disputed points.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, Aug. "a

CINCINNATI, Aug. 24-PH.
The market for -four continues firm at
75@4 So, and buyers are not free. Wheat
is more active at an advance of 2GG3c per
bush. Corn is steady but unchanged. Oats
in fair demand at 40@4l. Whisky firm at
"a. Provisions very firm at 1904 for
bacon shoulders and sides; bulk shoulders
IL; mess pork If %.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
New Orleans Market.

NEW ORLRANs, Aug. Up NJ
= Flour dull, without change; superfine
4 so; extra 8 %: Wheat duii and prices
declining, prime red is selling Mt 90@95.
Mess pork nominal at IA %. Bacon dull
and lower shoulders 79c., and sides $40
94c. Sugar dull, but unchanged; fair $50
6s. MolaEses steady ut ss@39e., with lit
tie or no prime in market. Coffee steady
q, ll@na. Whisky dun, and the demand
limited, nj 25026c. r-1H % .l
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25

paT Bayard Taylor receives $4,000 for
his lectures in San Francisco, California
The trip was unexpected by him, as, in reply
10 the application of a lecturing committee
at San Francisco, he had asked so high q
price for certain number of lectures and
three months absence that be had supposed
OF course they would not accede. They
promptly agreed, however, aud he il now
gone at that very complimentary rate of
compensation. His German wife goes with
him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
LoTIsvIILE Aug "a "

I@VN ID II8LLf <kubsf = II NJ
, On Thursday night Jesse Armstrong, an
old and wealthy citizen of Baldwell county,
under guard at Princeton, charged with
murder, stealing and cruelty to his slaves, was
taken from Jail and carried seven miles and
hung. His two sous, John and James, guilty
OF numerous crimes, escaped death by alb
scOnding. Atthe same time, Drs. Mansfield,
Singleton, Morse, and Strawmat supposed
to be connected with Williams villainies,
were severely punished and ordered to leave
the county. Ire
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25

aE~ The Supreme Court of Wisconsin
have decided that Railroads are not compell-
ell to fence against cattle. They are liable
for gross negligence only in cases Of injury
to cattle wrongfully upon the track. Rail-
road companies are bound to use ordinary
care merely. This decision is in accordance
With the recent decisions in other States.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-25
M.rrsY's BALrlxoRE Oyster Agency

MALrBYs BALTIMORE OYSTER AGENCY. -
1t viii be seen by reference to our advertis-
ing eolamns, that our old friend KURrz
is again the authorized agent for these cele-
brated Oysters He received, yesterday, the
first instalment which are fresh and fine,
and will continue to receive them daily
through the season. He has also prime ar
ticle of Tomato catsup of his own manufac-
ture, which Is said toequal any in the market.
Give hima CALI all we lovers of these ar