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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
ESTABLISHED IN 1926

year pact. all the Machinery and tools
hsving 10 be msde expressly for the work.
This machinery and most Of the improve.
ments upon the lock are ih. inventions Of
Mr.. Ricuaid S i wrrnce, one OF the most
thorough masters Of the trade Of gun smith
ing in this country. The improvements
consists in new meihed Of loading, by
which the cartridge is placed in tbe Sfeecb
and does not require C. be cut of, thus
getting tie full force Of the powder. and
getting it evenly upon all parts Of the bali.
Another patent arrangement prevents the
possibility offhe escape Of gass--au1 con-
sequent loss Of ioree--in firing. and there
is rev shut OF for the patent primers.
by Which common percussion caps can be
used if preferred. The carbine, as thus
improved. Us certsinly one Of The most ef-
feciive wsapens known. We understand
that Gen. Harney has ordered a large
nnmber for the troops pnder his command,
and that his, with other government ard
individual orders, amount. in the whole,
10 10000 riH4s, 10 be immedsleIy manu-
iactured. Asa sporting rife this must.
We think, take precedence of all otbersand
will soon become a fsYorite everywhere.
Amongst other improvements TO the new
rifle one is, tlat it ear be loaded at option
At the br'ech or in the ordinary way; with
or without prepared cartridges.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
MANUFACTURES.
A EeN Steam PIonph.

Al q uisl made nj cne Of the Pennsyl.
vsnia County Fairs. lately Of nsS Patent
Steam Plough, The following results were
had:
"'The soil was in good condition, owing
to the late rain, which rendered the ex.
pertinent more satisfactory. The engine
which is Of 80 horse power, is adap,ed to
either wood or coal, and wien tie latter is
used. consuH es about half ton a dsy -
All doubt Of its success were speedily
removed. The ploBs eight in numt er,
which were suspended by chain,, in a
frame attached to the rear Of the machine,
about eighteen inches above ground, by
means of slight adjustment Of a crank
were dropped TO their proper position for
action; and at the sound Of The whistle the
plough moved forward in graceful man.
ner, performing its work with Gaze, and to
the admiration and perfect satisfaction OF
the most skeptical. The soil was made to
yield to united action Of The eight mold
bords, each turning furrow slice Of four.
teen inches in depth, moving at the rate OF
four miles en- hour(or four acres an hour j.
The experiment was made Dppn tough
timothy sod, which had not been ploughed
for several years previously. MIR. kawLs
TO show lis capacity for easy locomotior
over uneven surfaces, propelled it rapidly
over several gullies. one OF which was iully
eighteen sInches in depth, while other,
were very abrupt, and did this withou
any apparent detriment to the machinery.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
Joyful Reunion.


The Richmsnd correspondent of the Pc
tersburgh Express says:
"There was joyful meeting under an
humble roof in Sidney, Wednesday A
young man who has been absent from
home for nineteen years, and who was
long since mourned as dead, unexpectedly
Knocked at his fathers door while the
family were partaking Of the usual morning
meal. A beautiful sister, just attained to
blushing w6mauhOod, answered the knock
bat Of course did not recognize the brother
he being mere lad when he left the pa
rental foof. He then asked for Mr.. K,
and the old gentleman quickly appeared
but did not recognize the long lost SON.
The m9ther now made her appearance and
scanning the features Of the stranger but
for a moment. suddenly recognized the
long departed boy. Shreiking "My son
my sonl'' her warm heart became too ftill
for utterance, and she swooned away into
the young mans arms. A neighbor who
is my informant, hearing the commotion
and not knowing the cause, rushed in
The scene was indesori5abls and painfully
affecting. The mother still reposed un-
consc ciously in the arms Of her long mourn
ed son;the fathers eyes were suffused with
tears: and the sister with two or three
younger members Of the family, sobbed
aloud. Ascertainiug the cause ofthis joy
ful weeping, sympathetic chord in the
visitors heart was touched, and for brief
period all were completely overcome
HE that was lost is foundl"
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
A valuable DiscoYerY.

An ingenious discovery consisting in
the compression of the fodder for borses
and cattle, to reduce its bulk and facili-
tate transportation, has been made by a
veterinary surgeon, Mr.. Maudiu, of the
French Imperial Guard, and adopted by
the late Minister OF War for the late cam
paign. Thus subjected to practical trial,
it has fully answered the expectations en-
tertained by the inventor, and earned the
highest testimonials from the officers oil
the cavalry. The fodder required for 8
journey or campaign is compressed into
small .tahlers in manner similar to that
previously in use in Europe. of compress
ing vegetable substances. The new pro
cess which has just been pablished, is de-
scribed as follows: The bay and straw are
chopped fine, the oats or corn crushed and
then mixed in proportion to the nutritive
qualities afforded by each. Upon this
mixture is poured mucilagenous residue
Of Linseed, and the whole is pressed into 9
hard cake. only requiring to be dri, d in al
oven. Not alone are these cakes more
easily transported than the materials o.
which they are composed in their crude
state, being reduced to much smaller
volume but they are more easily preserved
also. being less subject to atmospheric in
ffuences, dampness. &c. Although sug-
gested by the emergencies Of war. and
promising to render most excellent services
to The commisssriat departments of al
nations, this new method Of preparing
| proyender for horses and cattle is of es
pecial value to this country. atfording as
it does, such great advantages to emigra
ton parties into the far west, exploring
expeditions and encampments in distan
REGIONS PennsylYaniap.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
State Fair Officers.

The State Board of Agriculture were in
session at Zanesyille last week, and made
the following appointments Of officers fol
the Fair next month.
Chief Marshal Col. Gordon Loffland
Cambridge. -
First Assistant Marshal-Judge H. J
Cox GAINESVILLE.
Third Assistant Msrshal-C. H. John
son, Coshocton.
Fourth Assistant Marshal-Col. J. H
Branch. Clearmont county.
Fifth Assistant Marshal-W. H. Thorn
as, Grarot.
superintendants Of Horse Departme n
ZAlvab Perry. .Lancaster;J acob P Spring
er, zanesvile.
Superintendent Of the CattleDepartmen
w. L. Smith, loTain County.
Superintendent of Sheep Department
P. Winchester, E. Rookport.
Sip. of Hog Department-C. S. Gates
Cuyahoga County.
Sup. Of Poultry-Horatio Cox, Jun.
GAINESVILLE.
Sup. Of Power Hall-Henry Blandy
GAINESVILLE.
Sup. OF Farm Implement Hale. G
Wick, Ashland.
;. Sup. of Mechanics Hale. B. Duval
GAINESVILLE.
Sup. of Manufacturers Hall-R. N
Dunlap, GAINESVILLE.
Sup. OF Domestic Hall-A. W. Perly
GAINESVILLE. ea1
Sup. Floral HSll-W. s. Imley, Put
nam, F. w. Thompson, Kenton.
Sup. Fruit Hall-Leyi Hartly. Putnam
Chief Of Police-John Dillon, GAINESVILLE
Detectives-2 from Cincinnati, 2 from
Cleveland, | from Columbus,l fromWheel
ing, and from Pittsburgh. 4
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

A SHocKrSG MIsTAKE.-A shocking
mistake was made near Brandon, Miss, on
the night of the 10th inst. A letter to the
New Orleans Pieayune says OF it:
Some time in the night Mrs. Jackson,
wife OF Jordan A. Jackson, had &C, aston
TO go to the window OF the room in which
they we're sleeping, leaving Mr.. j. asleep.
The rising Of The window awoke him, and
he instantly seized his gun, which waa
near bis bedside, supposing that some one
was trying to break into the house. AT
ter Ms ]. had let down the window, she
advanced toward the bed. Mr.. J. called
out twice to stop. or he would are; but she
still advanced and be fired, when she was
near the muzzle of the gun, the whole
charge entering her breast and she fell dead
He then felt in the bed for bis wife 10 tell
her be bad killed some one, when not
finding her, the truth flashed upon him
that he had shot his own Wifel He imme-
diately rushed out OF The house and soon
returned with some Of the ncighbors when
the awful spectacle before them revealed
all.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

The Lafayette, Indiana Courier states
that sample OF lather tanned with Cog
nnfIinslead on bark, was exhibited 10 that
place on Saturday, and appears to tetqual
to the best bark tanned leather in all re-
spects, and superior in soitness and plis-
bility. Tie process is a patent. 1t is said
to be able 10 tan in one fourth Of IL time
that the process requires. calf skins need
ing but IS, Kip 80 or 40, harness 60, and
sole leather 60 10 80 days.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

ANEcDoTE OF WIN. DEEKIsoY.- Last
week we heard an anecdote of our pres.
ent candidate for Governor, that we don't
believe has been in print. and as that gen.
teman is to be here in few weeks, we
might as well tell it. for the benefit of those
of his friends who are laboring under the
impression that Mr.. D. Is It good STUN
per. He was addressing large crowd
up north, in which was fair proportion of
ladies. be had spoken teyond the limits
assigned by himself and ttirning 10 clock
in the further end Of the hall, remarked
that the time had passed SO fleetly that he
was afraid he was taxing, the patience Of
his audience. go onl go on!'' was
heard from every part Of the house, until
the speaker proceeded. At this moment.
when every thing was still. pretty lady
arose in toe audience, took off thick veil,
and quietly walked to the clock and COW
cred up the dial plate.--[PortsmOuth Re-
publican.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
JUDGE NOT.
BY n. @. wrBB.


Birdie your virtue,
Tether the tongue;
Pity the fair vine
Bhghted 50 young;
Why not tho tomb?
Sad shattered life,
Think ofhor doom
Widow, yet wife.
Tears, like sad rivers,
Roll through all time;
Hp his hearts torrent
Poured for its crime,
Blllows Of sod
Swell o'erhis breast,
Pleading with Cod
There let him rest.
stu to another
Life is as Death;
Home and its idol
Gone with BREATH
BLOOD on his hand,
Stain on his bed;
Pity them ALL
Living and dead.
Those whose life current
Flows calm and quleti
Whose love and whose passion
Never ran riot,
Judge not too harshly;
Few fall by design;
Pray for the erring-
Their fate may be thine?
Bride your censure,
Tether the tongue,
Charity's blessings
Ever arc young;
Hc knows the temptation
Who measures the sin,
May his mantled mercy
SHIELD all OF our kin.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

A GENEROUS AND PATRIoTIc DEED. =
Nahum Ward. Esq, q wealthy citizen Of
Marietta, has placed handsome American
marble monument over the remains Of
Commodore Whipple, Of revolutionary
memory. in the Marietta Cemetery. The
Commodore was the first Of the seas, to
hurl defiance at Great Britain, and the first
to conduct TO the sea the first square rig
ged vessel built in Ohio. He died May
27. 1919, aged 85y years.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

ToBAcco.--An exchange paper says
at is said that the Rev. George Task. OF
Fitchburg, lectured so powerfully in Web
ster few days ago, against Tobacco. that
several OF his Audience went home and
burned their cigars. holding one end OF
them in their mouths.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

p. Sat half pest O'Clock Gis morn
ing The physicians thought il possible that
Blanche might recover. but bad no hopes
that De Marbais would. GIN. Gazette.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

EEA Canal Is being dug through the
interior of Spain, to conect the Bay OF Bis
ca and the Mediterranean, making the rcut
near one thousand miles shorter from the
last namsd sea to the northern ports Of Eu-
rope. 1t will be two hundred and eighty
FIVE miles in length, three hundred and
forty feet wide, and thirty feet deep--"a-
vailable for vessels Of the largest and most
unprecedented Dimensions"
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
A new Rifle Gun.

Sharp's Rife Company are just getting
ready to introduce new and very superior
carbine. with many improvements over
the old rifle, the preparatory work upon
which has occupied them for nearly a
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

CABBAGE To secure true solid heads
ON those stalks that manifest a disposition
to what are known as "longshanks," "
take penknife and stab it through the
stalk about the middle and insert small
piece Of wood 10 keep the incision open,
which will check the growth.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

EE Judge Douglas has written letter
to John L. Peytch, OF Virginia, in opPesi-
ton to the re opening Of the African slave
trade. 1t is said to be very sholt and
pointed. Itis grounded on the prohl1i'
ton, after certain dale, mentioned In the
constitution.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
oIrY OF LANCASTER:
Fharsday RTorning, Aug 25, Is5
A Monstrous Lusus Natnrae.

From an authentic source which forbids
us to doubt the truth Of the story, the
following facts have been received: One
day week before last, the, passengers on
board ferry boat near Quebec were at
tracted by the singular appearance Of a
woman who occupied rather secluded
position. and who seemed to be under the
care Of some persons who acted as If apx-
ious to shield her from observat ion. Her
arms were bandsged, bat not so CLOSELY as
to prevent a constant and very unusual
motion, and her head which was complete
ly covered aud hidden from. sight, was
observed to sway necessarily backward
and forward. beneath the folds of cloth
As soon as the ferry boat reached the
shore, the figure was conveyed to the
train of cars in waiting,a and seated therein,
but at this moment sort Of struggle and
tumult again attracted the notice OF the
bysiandsrs, und the car was filed with
eager inquirers. Those who entered
however, hastily returned, their faces PAL
lid with horror. Among them was the
conductor of the train, who begged that
no one would approach. for the bandage
had been thrown of, and il had been dis
covered that the creature was monster
possessing the form Of woman, except
the head and arms, which were those of a
pig! No mere human resemblance, but
the absolute fact This would seem In
credible. were it the only case ofthiB kind.
1t is known however, that their lived in
Albanay N. Y, a few years ago. a similar
creature, having womans body and a
pigs head: in this instance the arms were
human. This being was kept in close
confinement. and never suffered to leave
certain room in the house where those
who had charge Of her resided, excepting
when no visitors were about. She could
talk imperfecily, aud was capable Of some
degree Of mechanics labor, for her sewing
was said to be very beautiful Her head
was in every respect that Of pig-no
particular was wanting-ears, btistles,
even tusks. all were there. This creature
died at the age of about thirty-hve years.
after having been for some time destitute
of the little reason she once possessed
---EBoston Courier. - -'- --''f
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

EEA schoOlboy Of about six, years Of
age approached the master with . bold
look aud self confident aiT, and the follow
ing dialogue ensured: M
MAY / bo dismissed. sir3'
.wha, reason have yoE for making tho
request. Thomss?
i want to take my woman out sleigL-
Ing, SIR
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

ET The erroneous idea that every small
foot is handsome has crippled or distorted
many. Good taste requires that the foot
should have reasonable portion to the
rest Of the body.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25

How ToWIN.--You win woman by ap.
Pealing to her impulses; you win aman by
appealing to his interest. 1t is all the diff
ference between compliment and bribe.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-08-25
nv The foIlowing notice was insoribe

E% The following notice was inscribed
on the docket at the Harmon Street Sta
ton House last night, viz:
Boy Lost--About three years old bas II
brickbat hat, end calico shoes, aud mark
ed W ith the small po& on his teeth
How on earth did such a young 'un get
L.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-05-24

Inc following are the provisions of the amend
naenis to the Game Law, as passed By The last
Legislature, ana which are now In force
SECTION l.. That section of chapter 1Ss of the Re-
TiSrd Statutes be aud The i hereby amended BY
striking out the word 'July' sixth line of sal
reetion and inserting in lieu the word Aur
and By striking thu February in the eighth
Inc IA SAID 9Th section and inserting in heu
SEcTos p That the 10th section Of s7id chapter 1ss
Il and the hereby amended nv adm n Lid seq
t"n after the word provided AT the end thereof the
words and the possession of any with
IN The time when the taking killing 81 the ssi. ia
prohibited by law lrirna fci. evilene. that the
same was taken or killed within the proAi-
h.ion."
Sec OF the Revised Statutes. 20 which this
act Is amendatory. provides that no grouse or
prairie chicken should be killed between the
Isl day OF January and the 10 b dag of July, or
quail between the first TUESDAY in Febru-
airy and the first Tuesday in October The law
as now amended prevents the killing of prairie
chickens before the 18th OF August and ouails
before the first Tuesday in November
The penalty fixed Tor the violation of this act
is five dollars for each and every grouse or prai
r'e-chicken. and two dollars for every quail
killed out of 5 .ason.
1t has been the practice of some TO commence
killing the above described game, almost before
they are large enough to fly. The law, if en-
forced, will etfectualy prevent such DIES; ruction.
and We believe viii meet the approval of every
honorable sportsman
In several places we notice associations are
being formed for the enforcement of the law
and we trust the NAV be done in this citv
The amendments, believe were suggested
by gentlemen Of tins place, and to them we looL
for action in the matter. W. would suggest the
calling OF public meeting. for the organization
of an association for the purpose of seeing to i
that every person is dealt with according 10 Law
who violates It's provisions
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-05-24
Commercial.
Cry OF MINERAL PofST.

Al.
Monday Eve. May 3D. 1859
The Markets very huctuatng. last dates from
Now York, to the Goth. show decline Of l5625c on
Flour and 595c wheat during the previous day In
Chicago and Milwaukee decline Wheat WAS still
greater. From the Milwaukee Sentinel Of the Goth we
get the following
FLouR-3iarket heavy and nominalIy lower ss75a
40 offered for spring extras. No sales reported.
HEAr-Dut. and l0c lower Sales No. spring. de-
Hvered sl.2o, extra club $780, white winter $40
oArs-Dull and lower sc, delivered.
CCRN-Quiet. No sales.
BARLEY Sales 500 bus at roc
RrE-Nominaiiy lower.
GRASS SEkD-Unchangcd
PoTAToES-Common 36c.
The Chicago Press & Tribune OF the dates gives
the following quotations
FLoUR-Extra spring held without buyers at 56,256
!, Per Dbl Miater s7,5o9sS.
MskAr-Winter heavy and unsettled. Sales AT 81 So
as l55 white 1885, afoat No. 81, 3Sasi 40 ;
Fgjee.ed loo Spring standard, sl,I2@sl,l7, No.
CoRS-uarket dull at 7oaSoc.
oATS-55c and duh.
norAroEs-best = common IS G
BUFrkR-lo9l4c as pc, quality, and market dull.
LIVE STocK-iood stock active. Heavy s. ,65@si,55;
9ogs $',9eeS5,so; Sheep s5,7o@s5,so.
Oar own markets quite active with prices improving
We quote 5 follows
EXCHANGE-o On New York is selling per
cent tor American Gold, = cent for Currency OF
Notwithstanding to quality. good old wheat and
STANDARD wheat viii bring sl,oo per bushel Common
FLoUR-No.l !, ss25, No. $500 at retail, per hun
d5el Buckwheat. So Corn Neal 81, % per hundred
CoRN-9o % cents per bushel, Of 10 lbs and seils
readily for cash.
oATs-,s a 40 cents and scarce.
BARLEf--l0 for No. l.
bE3NS-t9e1Sl per bushei for clear white
seEf-s3,a9 on foot; IS e g. in quarters.
Fofkh-Und e- two hundred pounds s.; two hun
dred u cents
SALT-s2.5 30 per barrel.
SUtfAb-RetaIs . "a y lbs for 81.
| URRANTS-Fetai 10 lbs for 81.
Mol.a>StS-lset tails at so cents gallon.
lhoN AND SIEEI-ls now sold al Galena prices from
g cents according to sizes.
A!NERal--s2s @ $50 per 1900 pounds
Coki.-s6 per ton.
tlDfeS-Dry, 10 q lee Gre.n a Sc
LIZ A6ER-Fencing, SIS; Jost and ScantlinS. SIS
clear fencing, S25.
BSIIfER-Fresh in rolls, l. e. Firkin, 10 cents.
EGGS-6 a Sc. per dozen
LARD-lo c.. per pound
PoFAFOs-S-toc per bushei.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-05-24
War Declared.

We have at length positive intelligence of a
declaration of war between France and Austria.
A synopsls OF the news will be found in other
columns Of tnis paper. The armies of the con-
tending powers rapidly approaching each
other at Piedmont The Austrian column
crossed the Ticino at three different points
the 9th and 28th of April taking posts at Nor
tara. Navarro and Logano, all within easy COM
muEication of each other. The Sardiniau troops
fell back upon the fortress of Alessandria as the
Aus;rians approached. The French are hurry
ing to the aid of Sardinia. The Emperor Napo-
leon was about to put himself the AT head OF his
army. and had issued warllke manifesto pre-
paratory to doing so.
The Austrian ambassador az Paris and the
French embassador at Vienna had retired from
their posts A battle was expected TO take
place about the 5th or 9Th inst Tie Austrian
troops were within about 80 miles Of Alessan-
dria. The foreign markets show IA large advance
within a few days.
Germany is represented As being in a ferment
large bodies of Prussian troops are marching
southwark; the English are hurrying home from
.he continent, aud people were converting theil
means into cash, preparatory to getting beyond
the vortex of bloodshed. Tie struggle vii
doubtless be a long one, the result of which car
not be anticipated
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-05-24

Fy ths dsesae We understand and iulanstion either
in the membrane substance Of the liver known By
dull pains in the ght side the stomach all disnraerc
the yellow nge OF the skin, dry cough tongue coated
costiveness, high-co!ored Uriee and of thick nature
severe weakness and severe pains in the head.
The quantity Of humors in the region of the liver
defective secretion of he bile. The liver when
healthy. filter fer the blood to separate the
impurity from it, to When diseased it can
not purify the blood, which, when to the lnups
brains and other parts in morbid condition. ms,
cause Jauntice, Consumption, Insanity &c. and With
holding the natural stimulus the intestines causes
prspepsis. Piles and other complaints as you per
ceivc the diroct way unIaYe tear the system to
p.eces.
patient suffering from this complaint should resort
TO speedy relief. Yet there are vcrv few medicines
worth cent in curing diseases. What then shall be
done We say. use Or, Morse's Indian Root Pills as
they are composed of plant. and roots, they viii be
found for this painful disease because they
purge the body those corrupt stacnant hunors
and cleanse and the blood which is the cause
not only OF the disease of the liver and the
of the kidney and the bladder every DESCRIPTION
OF disease From three four of the above pills taken
every night going bed, will days entirely
relieve the body of every thing opposed to health
DIR. Moraes Indian Root ere soId by all dealers in
Medicines,
BEWARE OF a counterfeit of these Pills YELLOW
WRAPPERS. AL genuine are in BLUE wrappers. viii
the signature y. J. White & Co. box. Price
IS cents May.