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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-02-17

TIE OPPOSITION IN VIRofNfA.--The
Richmond Whig says Of the recent Oppo-
silion convention in Virginia:
1t exceeds--far exceeds---our most san.
guine anticipations, alike in numbers the
character, the standing, and the influence
Of its members. 1t is one OF the very lar
gost conventions ever held in the Stale. by
any party, and harmonious and enthusias.
tic beyond description. There cannot be
less than from six hundred to thousand,
and perhaps fifteen hundred or two thou
sand delegates. And finer looking, a
more respectable, more digniied, more
intelligent, substantial, noble and patriotic
body Of men never assembled on earth. II
is composed Of the very best men Of Vir'
giuia. 1t is complete SIccess---a trium-
plant and glorious success. ALI honor
to the ever gallant and indomitablo Opposi.
tion Of Virginia. We have always honor
ed aud loved them--tut We love and hon
or them, now, far more than ever before
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

E< From East Saginaw, to the
Brick yard on the Titabawassec, thence
to Haynes mill on Swan Greek. at south
line of sec. 4. S. IL. n. 3 East. thence
to st Louis in Gratiot county is less
than SO milcs--and there is an excellent
route for road the whole distance. st
Louis lies nearly due west Of East Sag
inaw, and by section line is just 343
miles. The Gratiot people are anxious
TO have good road to this place and
to do their business here. 1t is their
natural market and they would prefer II
to going to st Johns, which is some
40 miles distant from them and though
they do nearly all their business in that
direction, as yet, they have long since
discovered that "down the valley" j:
their natural outlet. 1t is for the in
tcrcst of this valley to secure the con
uection at an early day--can it not
SHALL it not BIO done?
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
25 20 2f.5O
$, 80 .5S
Total Assets,
Liabilities, Claims adjusted
and unadjusted, and not due,
Sf10,OSf.66
G3I,3f3.OO

The foregoing statement of Assets and Liabilities
Of the PHGSrx is presented to the careful pcrsual
and scrutiny of patrons and the public generally
feeling confident it cannot fail to impress upon the
minds of all the entire reliability sovency, and
healthy condition the Company is in
The "pHgNiX" was incorporated by the Lcgisla-
ture Of Connecticut, under perpetual charter, f"
with Cash Capital Of Iuo Hundred Thousand
Dollars. Since its organization the Company have
been doing a large, and, on.the whole prosperous
business throughout the several States of the Union;
and tho manner in which the affairs Of the Company
have been managed, has inspired unusual confidence
in the minds Of the public towards the "PnGyIx" so
that our Policies readily sought after Honora-
bic dealings, liberal and satisfactory adjustments,
and prompt cash payments Of all fair losses are
principles in the transaction Of affairs; and we
intend so TO administer our business in the future
net only to gain, but RETAIN tho good will esteem,
and patronage OF the public.
RATES or PREMIUMS as low rs u1doubted
security and prompt indemnHyto patrons will war;
rant We cannot nor Is il our intention, 10 compete
with "Wild Cat' companies, whose uh0le object and
desire Is TO get moncy-without for moment imng-
ming that every policy Company issues is obli-
cation, TO which they may nj any moment be called
to respond No intelligent, candid, thinking person
win refuse t. pay Company Giving rate, pro-
viaed he is certain the Company is Sound to the
core" We are Of that denomination, as the above
statement Of the Company fully and clearly proves.
D~~s'Nv Property insured ut Low Rates for |, 3
or g, --. WIN. l.. WEBER, AGENT.
Office Corner Of Gcnesco and Water sts, In Brick
Block.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
BOOKS g. STATIONERY.


At the Post Office, East Saginaw, Michigan, has
good assortment Of n
3 0 o X S,
Scientific, Classical, School, Theological, Juvenile,
Agricultural, Historical, Miscellaneous and Humer-
GUS; also Blank Books Of every description, full
bound half bound, OF not bound at all.
PER,
Flatcap, Foolscap, Legal cap Letter, Commercial
Note, Biiett Bath Embossed, Gilt edged, ruled and
plain and Envelopes to match. File paper, Wrap
ping paper, Drawing paper, Bristol Board, etc, Get.
WALL PAPER,
The best assortment in this region with variety Of
borders Curtain paper; also Curtain fixtures and
Curtains of the latest and most impoved styles.
MISC l. l. l. A " Z US,
Steel pens rewards Of merit pen holders, pencils,
port monies, wallets, hair and cloth brushes states,
havorng extracts cologne, hair oils, pomadcs, ham
dye fancy toilet soaps black blue japan and car
mine inks mucilage, &c, albums, fans, Autographs
steel epgravings, gilt moulding, cord and tassel for
picture frames.
MORE YET.
Musical Instruments, Vions, Flutes, Accordcons
Vion strings, Tooth picks Knives and Yankee No
tons generally. Also
Periodicals and Newspapers,
To-wit IIarpers Atlantic, Lady's Book, Harpcrs
Weekly, Ballou's Pictorial, Frank Leslie N.
Ledger, Mercury and East Saginaw Courier
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
"old winter Is coming, old winter so drcar,
lis hcralds unwccume proclaim he Is near
Therc's wall on the blest that scencth TO say
"'rhc spirit Of summer IL passing away"


"Thc spirit Of summer Is passing away"
Two right sharp snow storms before
tho first of November arc certainly "prc-
monitory symptoms" of "hard times, and
worse coming" il the weather market.
All through, the present season has been
trough" and we may as well prepare for
A climax that will fairly eclipse all pre-
yious demonstrations of our grabbed
friend, the "Clcrk of the Weather" The
spring gales did not subsidc until the last
of June, the fall gales commenced the
SECOND Of July. The "Equinoctial" was
a terrible storm, 1t has been blowing a
gale ever since, and now the snow comes.
Settled weather we have not had since
the opening of navigation. The sooner
old B. Orcas Esq. takes this weather bus
mess into his own hands and "closes the
thing up,"the better
Go Il Borax, burst your bcr,
Give Us snow aud ice aud slcet;
10 at least well not get swamped,
Navigatin' on the street.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
Aolae Aattsrs.
Travellers Directory.
CONN EAST.

GOING EAST.
Poss 4 Burrelrs Stage leaves daily for Flint and
Holly, at 6 A. NJ, and p. NJ. connecting with
D. 4 NJ. X. VI. to Detroit.
Steamer KdloOiah, Capt j. Q. McGregor, leaves
Mondays and Thursdays for Goderich, connecting
with the Buffalo & Lake Huron Railway
Steamer Forester, Capt. John Robertson leaves
Wednesdays and Saturdays at IL NJ. for Detroit.
Steamer Columbia, Capt. Cole, leaves every We'd
ncsday for Detroit
RIVER ROUTES.
Steamer For, leaves for Bay City daily at "a A. NJ,
and "A p. NJ
Steamer Bel Seymour, leaves for Midland City
Tuesday,, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 9 A. NJ
Steamers Midland City and Ella Maria, leave for
81. Charles irregularly, time not yet ascertainci
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

EIThc government is satisfied that
the yacht Wandercr is the only vessel
that has landed Africans on the coast;
but with view to prevent any further
violation of the law, the most stringent
efforts have been and will continue to be
made to intercept any such cargoes dcs'
tined to the United State.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

During the present Napoleon's reign
the French have constructed railways to
the extent Of more than Z 900 kilometres,
or about $4,000 miles, and they have
spent not less than three million francs,
or C120, 0OO, 900, upon the task.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

The portraits Of all the Governors in
the Common Council Chamber at Albany,
and two engines and hose cart at the
State Fair, were seized by the Sheriff
last week, to satisfy a judgment against
the city.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

SHIPPING Burning the month Of
September last, there were Al schoon-
ers, 4 briggs, 2 barks and IL steamers
cleared from Saginaw river. for differ
ent lake ports.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

GRAND CONCERT. - We call attention
to the notice headed as above in this pa
per. Concert to come off this evening,
Thursday, at the Bancroft House. Mr..
G. comes highly recommended and will
will no doubt give fine entertainments
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

Day Goops.-Copeland and Bartocw's,
on Water Street have an elegant as
sortmcnt of Fall and Winter goods Of
the latest stylls, aud selected in good
taste.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

EAST SAGINAW LYcEuM. A meeting
of the Lyccum is call for Thursday, 3D.
November, to elect Vice President in
place of G. j. Dom, removed; and to
transact other business.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

DAINTs AND OILS, SYRUP AND MoLAssEs,
| Sugars and Teas at j ). WEBBbk
WRAPPING PAPER = 800 REAMs RAG
w Straw, Manila and Tea paper Of all sizes for
sale NJ Mill prices II n. BRTDGMAN.
nURE TABLE VINEGAR or SUPERIOR
i quality, manufactured by JACOB sCHOEN.
HOUSE TO RENT--A GOOD COMFORTABLE
III Dwelling House TO rcnt, pleasantly situated =
Enquire Of q. w. MkhklLL.
DATENT MEDICINES. "A general assortment
Al IA h A CO.
AIDES Lasting gaitcrs at one dollar per pair at
IL j. W. Toms, and slso largo osecrtment OF
Boot. and Shcca
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
Steam Sasl, Factory.

Several and beautiful patterns have been added
the past year TO my stock Of M0ULDiNGs, 10
which wish to call the attention Of builders You
will find me at my old stand, ready 10 accommodate
my old customers and new ones. II. PRATT.
East Saginaw. .f
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

Since we preached the subject, week
before last, Of organizing an Agricultural
Society in this and adjacent counties, and
holding annual Fairs, MS is so successfully
done in many other counties of the State,
we are glad to find that the matter is be-
ing talked about, and the first question
asked generally is, what have we in this
section to exhibit? We will answer brief
~ concerning such articles as have come
under our observation, and shall continue
the list from time to time. We premise,
however, by stating that some OF the
eeadino men hercabouts have determined
TO start the thing at all events, and that
in few days notices will be out calling
q preliminary meeting for the purpose OF
organizing Society upon such plan and
under such name as shall be deemed most
advisable. Now few words concerning
WHAT WE CAN SHOW.
/, AS good vegetables as are produced
anywhere. Last Monday we were shown
a common white turnip raised in this Vi
cinity, which weighed over 14lbs, and it
was not pithy, worthless ,excresccncc,
such us we have seen exhibited, but a
sound, solid vegetable. In the way Of
,,;opp hats carrots nntotonC
etc none better are raised in any quarter
than are sold daily in this market. =, AS
good wheat, rye and oats as can be shown.
3, First rate horses, and matched teams
for all work. 4, Good working oxen.
S, Some fine young blooded stock, Dur
ham and Devon.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The best dogs, land the worst,) the
best guns, canoes, skiiis, row boats, fish
boats and vessels. The best show of
game, "fur, fin and feather" The best
lumber, shingles, lath, slaves, and thou
sands OF articles which if collected to-
t,cther once would astouish even the ex
hibitors themselves. In the way Of fancy
articles we believe it will be generally
conceded that Saginaw Valley produces
the fairest flowers, the sweetest berries,
the prettest birds, the fattcst babies
and the most of them of any section of
the Great North West.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
NoTICE-


rTNHE AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COM
Il pany will run one. Of their propellcrs 70 this
place, from DvfFALo via CLEs ELAND aad
DETROIT scTni-monthy-
Rates Of Freight from. NEW YORK 20 cents rcr
hundred on light Goods, and 35 cents on hravy
Goods.
From BUFFALO $3.50 per ton, from cLEvE-
LAND and DETROIT 20 cents ror barrel and e., 80
per ton.
nSy- These Propsiie-s hare rood accommodations
for Passengers, ,eio isbe carried al ior rates Of
JOHN DERBY, <S'te East saginor.
4. NJ. BOND, ClersianS.
j. @. EVANS, az |" Bqfcio.
FRANK LEE, Ncir Tori.
East Saginaw, April 81 1850. g ara n
DERFUMERy- = Lusin's wrights end o<hefS
Il also general sssortmcnt OF kxtrsefs a
HESS. BRO. . co.
DRUsUEs. = Clothes, Hair, Flesh, Hat psot
ID sTootb asd Nail on u,s brush hssinces a
HBAco
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
TIN w Ar Il .

A large and complete stock Of Tin Ware Of every
description always on hand, and anything not ON
hand made to order
Thankful for past patronage, the subscriber hopes
by constant attention 10 business and continued en-
dcavors 10 meet the wants Of the community to merit
continuance Of tho same. 0E0. sCRAM
Es~t Saginaw; July 2s, 1859
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
GEORGE SCHRAM
REPAIRING,

Attended to with promptncss and dispatch. Copper
pipe for steam engines and all copper fixtures re-
paired in the most workmanlike manner.
full assortment Of Brass Whistles Facets
Cocks and other arrangements always on hand
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
A Card-To TIC Public,

TINE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS OPPoR-
IL tuniiy to re'rn his sincere thanks to tho public
Tor their poonagc the past year. and solcits con-
tinuance Of the same. H. PRATT.
last Saginaw, juno IL, 1859.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

Threshing Machines.
HEsS BRO. ARE MANUFACTURE Anew
i Il good and substantial Threshing Machines, vel
calculated for Farmers use will throsh from
two to tire hundred bushels per day with two Horse
Also, good WOOD SAVING MACHINES on hand
ready for sale chenp. HESS a BRO
East Saginaw, Juno II, 1859.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
To The Public.
Annexation, not Of Cuba.

DUT A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES
ID is annexed to the subscribers former stock Of
Goods, which will enable him 10 supply the wants Of
new ones TO give him a cnll at his Ready Pay
Grocery and Variety Store" Water Street. five doors
south Of Brick Block j. s. WEBER
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
FOUNDRY & MACHINE SHOP

TAST SAGINAW FOUNDRY a MACHINE
II Shop is in full operation and prepared to fill all
orders for the following kinds Of work with ncatness
and despatch:
STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

On motion tho Board adjourned.
JOHN II SPRINGER, Clerk.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS

50;Shares Z. s. Trust Compa
ny's Stock, New. York.
200 Shares American Ex. Ban
Stock, N. Y.
200 Shares Metropolitan Ban
Stock, n. y.
200 Shares Bank Of Commerc
Stock, N. Y.
200 Shares Merchants Elk. Ban
Stock, n. Y.
$50 Shares Continental Ban
Stock, n. Y.
2S2 Shares Mechanics Ban
Stock, N. Y.
100 Shares Ocean, Stock Blk N.
los +" Phoenix, I" 4" /"
HARTFORD AND OTHER BANK ste
200 Shares Phoenix, Bank Stocl
Hartford,
200 Shares Mer. and Manufs
Bank Stock, Hartford,
200 Shares Etna, Bank Stool
Hartford,
$50 Shares Mercantile, Ban
Stock, Hartford,
Ito Shares State, Bank Stool
Hartford,
l05 Shares City, Bank Stool
Hartford,
80 Shares Farmers 4 Mech
Bank Stock, Hartford,
% Shares Hartford, Bank Sto,
Hartford,
so Shares Conn. River, Dan
Stock, Hartford,
10 Shares Hartford Count,
Bank Stock, Hartford,
60 Shares Citizens Bank Stoc
Waterbury, Ct,
35 Shares Waterbury Ban
Stock, Waterbury, Ct,
4 Shares Stafford Bank Stoc
Stafford, Ct,
20 Water Bonds Of tho Tow
Of New Britain, Ct,
10 C. P.&I. II. X. Bonds qua
anteed,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

The resignation of Mr.. A. L. Bingham
was read, and on motion was laid on the
table.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

WANTED, 100000 fectof good pine Lumber and
w 100000 good Shingles in exchange for Castings
and Machinery work by HESS BRO.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

TACK SCREWS FOR RAISING BUILDINGS
- for sale or to let by theday; by HESS a BRO.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

DODGERS PATENT STEEL CULTIVATION
IL Teeth, for sale by HESS BRO.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

Inspector Wheeler offered an ordinance
relative to the levying and collecting OF
rate bills, which on motion was laid on
the table.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

Go It Borax, burst your bilcr,
Give us snow aud ice aud sleet,
10 at least we'll not get swamp-ed,
Navigaiin' on the street.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-27

CUaAR, rs ibs. for one dollar, and other goods II
- proportion, at J. w. TOMS, corner n Gencse,
and Water streets, Eas Saginaw.
, 1859-03-25
What Shnll Billy Wright Haveq
IE1or, tho Y Y f,on+ia- L-nnuirrrl

Addison tells somewhere in the Sptrfator-lt
being there, Of course there can b. no harm in
rcpeutinE 1.-THE story Of girl who had been
servant in u gcntleman's house. She discharges
herself without cause assigned, and When her
late master meets her By accident in the street,
lie asks what good luck has bcfalien her, SO
smart her gown, SO gay her bonnet. "I.awks.
sir" was the reply. don't You know hare
been ruined:" So has the late Senator Wright
ofHcw Jersey. The Nebraska Bill and Lecon,p-
ton hare undonc him. Bu. be won't mind that
lie vii! be in high feather yet Just !cpk at lis
fellow servants. There's Senator Cass-hc ro-
tcd for the 1iill-lost his situation--ruined-
retary Of State. Senator Touccy-voted for the
Hill lost his si,uation--ruined- Secretary Of
the Nary. Clancy Jones--votca for the Nill-
lost his situation-ruined-Mi to Austria.
Senator Jones, of Iowa-yoted for the Riil-lost
his situation -uined-Ministcrto Dogota. Sen.
ator Petit, Of Indiana-yoted for the BilI-lost
his situatipn-ruin ed-Chief Justice Of Kansas.
Scnator Wnght--roted for the yill-lost his
situation-ruined-and - Lawks' he will Ger
tainly have hncry. We shall see what.
, 1859-03-25

The Proposed Tariff in Canada.
A Toronto Correspondent writer a. follows
respecting the proposed Tariff now before par
tament:
The new tariff Of Customs duties proposed BY
our Finance Minister has evoked storm Of op-
position from Western Canada The Boards Of
ton and Toronto-are opposing it with might
and main. It is, as lately informed ron, based
entirely on the ttI ralorem principle, and this
tends to benefit the east and injure the west Of
the Province
Since the Reciprocity Treaty came into opera
ton and the perfecting Of the railway system Of
Ganada West, the commercial relations between
canada and the states hare been growing in i'm
portance. The importing houses Of the
Western Peninsula Of the Province have
gone to New York for their supplies
Of groceries; and many even Of the retail mer-
chants here followed the example. Those on
the shores Of Lake Erie hare gone to Buffalo
and Cleveland; those on the shores Of St. Clair
to Detroit. 1t follows, then, that unless the
current Of trade be diverted q. once-which it
cannot pc, the people Of the West will pay 4
much higher duty on the articles they import
than those Of the East-the former paying 20,
20 and 40 per cent. duty on value of commodi-
ties in New York, Cleveland, Detroit, &C.; the
latter only paving the same ratio On the much
less value Of the goods in the foreign countries
whence they are still imported to limited e1-
tent BY way Of Montreal The new tariff then
ha5 the character Of a sectional measure, Meme
hit specific duties will please the Upper Cana
dians.
the people here will consequently turn their
attention to smuggling. The smugglcr's yoca-
ton is, take it, not 80 much a consequence oi
the gain in which it may result, Is Of tue feeling
among the people that smuggling is praise.
worthy means of escaping intolerubly GnnreS.
, 1859-03-25

from all those who would gain full and exact
knowledge Of its history or properly estimate
the peculiarities Of the New England character.
The style Of the author is copious, perBpicu.
ous and dignidcd. lie aims ut solid instruction,
as well az TO- satisfy the Imagination, and has
accompanied his researches With maps illustrat"
ing the early condition and progres. Of New
England-au idea, if re apprehend correctly,
original with the authr.
, 1859-03-25

a NEW 8yKtem Oh lA2u 6&FV1Ces
It is stated that company Of capitalists
will offer, ut the next session Of Congress, to
undertake the business Of carrying tho mails
throughout the United States by contract. In
other words they will substitute single con-
tract with the government in place Of several
Thousands which are annually made by the De-
partnent with Railroad and Steamboat Com
panies, stage owners, mule drivers, post boys,
etc, from Eastport to Corpus Christi and San
Diego Of course they will dispense with
some thousands of officials who have earned
their places by brawling for the Dred Scott
decision. OF course they will diminish the
revenues Of some thousands more who have
secured contracts BY like qualifications for
the public service, or by dividing their re-
ccipts with those who are thus fortunately cn-
dowed. These facts would seem to be con-
elusive against the success Of the proposed
plan, notwithstanding the accumulated evi-
dcnccs Of inefflciency, corruption, theit, blun'
dcring, and excessive expenditure, inseparahle
from the present system. To procure so great
boon as the prompt and unfailing delivery ofthc
mails in all parts Of the country by the shortest
and most expeditions routes; the guarantee Of
responsible company against depreciation Of
letters by carriers and agents; the reduction
Of expenditures to point from which reduc-
ton in the rates Of postage might be reasou'
ably expected; and the riddaneo Of the hum
dreds Of political strect-walkers who have
fastened themselves upon the people at high
salaries in the business Of interceptlng the
mails and placing an embargo On peoples cor
respondcnce- this requires the votes Of
men who have relations with the present ser"
rice, Of the most amorous sort They need
not he expected to vote each other out OF o.
fcc. Honor among -gcntlemen-ofc coursel
An eastern contemporary has the following
sensible remarks On the present connection Of
tho mail carrying the business with tue other
functions Of Government.
-'When our Government WIS first established
1t WAS suggested that the carrying Of letters was
trainers Of the Constitution, however, had SO
many radical innovations to occupy their minds
that they neglected this one, md the Post Office
Department was left in ttdtu quo. It has now
worked eighty years, to the Infinite disadyan-
tage both Of the public aud the Government.
1t answers no useful purpose whatever. It
inaicts three decided injuries. Letters arc not
injured. The annual deficit in the revenue is
cuOrm0us and thus the Government is cmbAr-