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The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07
THE RAIL spLITTER.

The Baltimore Exchange, in speaking
of Mr. Lincoln, says:
"He is comparatively an unknown man,
and has filed few public Offices, and if
he commands the confidence of the people
Of the North, he does so simply as the rep
resentative Of their sentiments, and not
because he has shown himself to possess
any very high administrative or executive
capacity
Does the Baltimore Exchange remem-
Der that General Taylor was an unknown
man" until he measured weapons with
Santa Anna at Buena Vista. and where he
finally won victory. after being whipped
three times without knowing it?
Does the Exchange know that Tom
Ewing learned Lis first law by the light
of pitch pine knots, at day wages?
Docs the Exchange know that Tom
Corwin learned his first lessons by the
light Of atallowed rag. whenhe lay disabled
from leg broken, while leaning" sup.
plies to Harrison's troops, on the lake
frontier, IN the war of 'lg?
Does the Exchange know tina: Mr..
Fillmore was once practical fuller, and
first learned how to practice American in =.
dustry, and then how TO protect III
1t is of the essence Of folly to say that
Mr.. Lincoln has not shown himself to
possess any very high capacity, when the
very fact tfat thirty years since he was a
day laborer on farm proves that he has
capacity equal to any attainment.
The papers that oppose the Republican
party ought to have enough Of sense left
to enable them to drop the subject of Mr.,
Mr., Liucoln's former humble position for
the very fact that he has overcome the
embarrassments that cluster around the
pathway of the humble. born and the
poor, but stamps Mr.. lincoln as a man Of
giant mental strength.
But the Baltimore American says that
Mr.. Lincoln is not au educated gentle
man. and that his life is "obscure. -
That paper says:
ave cannot resist comparing this nom-
| lUhtlUH Mltu bndo VI tuo SOhohNuViOuoi
Union Convention. Only think of it
John Bell, the educated gentleman, the
experienced Statesman, the man who has
brough. ability aud dignity 10 the dis.
charge of important official duties; and
"Abe Lincoln" the disputatious village
politician. the stump orator, whose high
est qualification has been an off-hand pop
ular manner, and a rough wit, and whose
public life is as obscure as it is unmerito'
Iious. Comparisons, truly, are odlous
but the people will hot fail to draw them.
All we can say is, that while Mr.. Bell
was acquiring his good manners, Mr.
Linooln was splitting rails, laying worn
fence. and tending bar to gain a liveli'
hood, and to get a little ahead, so as Il
reach the profession Mr.. Bell so wei
graces.
All we ask Of our opponents is to ad
nit that "Abe Lincoln" once, with hi
friend "Hanks," split 5000 rails in on,
year; and that be tended bar without be
ing his own best customer; and withou
robbing the "till."-[Ex.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07

arrival at the hellospitsl, | felt so well and
was so tired OF confinement that REQ uest.
ed permission to leave, which was grant
ed. 1t happily occurred. that. before the
sinking Of the Liebling, l had thought e.
nough to buckle on my body large lea,h.
ern belt, which contained my wages, and
this small bible, the losing ofwhich would
have caused me more pain than the loss
of my ann. had not stayed many days
in London before thought that would
like to end my days in America, and az.
cordingly Itook passage and arrived in
New York on TIE Goth Of May. Since
then. l have been passing from city 10 city
and village to village. The remnant OF
my wages has been rapidly passing away,
and l have now but few shillings left.i
Here my friend gave deep sigh, and |
saw the tear Of sorrow stand iu his din
eyes. Looking at the clock l saw that it
was quarter past three 10 the morning,
yet the wind had been so wild and nv
mind so excited by the stosy Of the Chris
tian sailor, that had not the least lnclina.
tiOn to sleep, Ny guest observed that he
had slept the entire forenoon of the ed
instant at farmhouse about four mile
up the river. This late sleep, and the
four miles travel only, added 10 the exhil.
arating influence Of the strong tea had
made Tor the sailor early in the night, suf-
iciently accounted for his wakefuluess
Drowsiness, however came, and after re-
cruiting my fire, we threw ourselves on a
buffalo robe, and were soon asleep. said
I slept; but | mistake. l only dozed, for
| a! the end of every few minutes WAS
started to wakefulness by visions of hid
eous serpents.
At Eve o'clock I arose, and soon saw
with Joy the rising sun. TIE sailor slept
on. however, till nine o'clock, when he a..
woke and partook OF ham, coffee and roll,
which had made ready. The sun now
leaned out warmly, and l could not in,
duce him to remain longer. Never shall
l forget the morning when after :nvoLing
ten thousand benediclons of heaven on
me, and grasping my band warmly, as
mona but sailor can, be hooked OH his
budget, took his crulch, and with slow
pace departed, | know not with what
melancholy reflection l sat at my window
and gazed after his footsteps till he dis.
appeared 10 the distance.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07
SAY Amen.

Certainly; God says so. Both tile Old
Testament. and the New are specific on
this point. Examples, on record are nu-
merous Away with this modern s,archj
out with your dnens; let them OUT freely
heartily, at the 6rst prompting Of the Holy
Spirit Say amen to Heavens high and
holy mandates, "All the promises Of
God are amen in Christ Jesus Christ
himself is c.Iled the "AmeH," Rev. ill.,:
IA, See slso Isa lxv.: f4. Deut: f1&-
vii: Is. Psa, XII. 13. Ghronic1eS the
peopl- said amen" and praised the
Lord" The simple meaning Ct amen is,
true, faithful certain, 50 he il, II shall be.
4 good hearty, diEsouIed amen from
one WHO walks in ne@ness OF life, neskly
humby. God -feariugly, always sends a
thrill of holy jov through che whole body
politicl Out with your amens on every
suitable occasion; ii Is right, proper,
scriprural God, pieaseing. It's the right
eous. joyful, sincere. honest amens for
which we plead, not the formsl or nyPoi
critical. A meIe formal. cold hearted
amen from, coys,ous. sensual, ungodly
nrosssor, is like the ''crackling Of ihorns
under a pot" or ajewel ofgoldiu aswinss
lsnout.,n "R' joice ye rightsouS and shout
for Joy all ye that are upright in heart.
0tterhal are thy mercies, Lord,
Eternal truths attend thy word; Co..
Thy praise shall sound from shore TO shorey
TIN suns shall risa to set no Iaore. -
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07

GE Large and enthusiastic ratification
meetings were held at nearly all the prin.
cipsl cries and towns in the Northern,
Eastern and Western States, Immediately
after receiving the news of Lincom'snomi-
nation at the Chicago nomination. Every
where the Republicans give the warmest
expressions Of joy and satisfaction with
the result of the Convention at Chicago.
The ticket is undoubtedly the strongest
that could have been made, and our po.
ltical opponents know and feel it. not.
witbstandiug their hypocritical profession,
Of sympathy for Mr.. Seward and every
other Republican who was before the
Convention, and who was not nomins'
ted.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07

OPENING HYMN.-The Atlanta Coyed
sracy though intensely Democratic, AID
slightly given to eating Ere, is neverrhe
less facelious. 1t says che Democranc
Convention which is to hold its adjourn
ed meeting at Baltimore on the l0th o'
June, will open its sessions BY singing
the following verse from that good oid
hymn by Watts. Brother B. +. Butler
Of Massachusetts, will raise the tune and
the entire Northwestern Squaaer Sover,
eighty delegation, under the lead oil Rich
ardsou, of Illinois will join in the chorus
So when raging fever burns,
We shift from side to side by turns,
But It's poor relief we gain,
To change the place but seep the pain.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07

EF On Tuesday last. the 18th instant,
a gentleman from North Carolina, named
jenkins. passed through the city with FIVE
slaves, whom he designed to enancipate,
and settle in Clinton county, in this State
Mr.. jenkins stated that he had frequently
been offered $4,000 for the FIVE negroes.
but had always refused to sell them, feel
ing that slavery was great moral and po'
litical wrong, and he could not sacrifice
Justice and principle for dollars and cents
RI C6illicoths Gazette.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07

THE GREAT DEFALcArIox.-The Presi.
dent and Attorney General Black are
said to be greatly annoyed by the com.
ments freely made upon tie lOoseuess
wilb which the accounts of the New
York Post Office, with the Treasury. were
kept. That balance Of such magnitude
as S155 600 should not have been more
promptly discovered, especially after the
returns from the quarterly settlement were
made, is regarded as a lit;le curious
Occasional" Of Foruey's Press, asks,
"Why did the President, who delights in
the political death of an old friend, delay
to put his heel on Fowler until after the
adjournment Of the Charleston Conven
ton, and of which body Fowler was ;
member from New York? Even Senator
Bigler looks perplexed and vexed wher
Iinterrogated for his opinion Of this post
office mystery" 0. s. Journal.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07
Genuine Faith.

II older Christians possessed more OF
The implicit and uuquenclling faith Of
childhood, answers 10 prayer would be
more frequent and cunviucing.-There is
an exquisite simplicity 10 tie following
incident, which will interest all our rea-
ders:
Not long ago. a great drought prevailed
in some the midland counties Of En-.
gland. Several pious farmers, who
dreaded lest their expected crops should
perish for lack Of moisture. agreed with
Il cir pastor and Others TO have special
prayer, t. petition God to send the need
ed rain. They met accordingly; aud the
minister coming early. had time to ex-
change kindly greetings With several Of
his hock. He was surprised to see one
Of Lis little Sunday school scholars 5eud-
ing under the weight of huge old fami-
ly umbrella. why Mary" said he,
what made you bring thal UMBRELLA on
such lovely moroiug as this?"
The cLild, gazing on his face With evil
dent surprise al he inquiry, replied,
"Why, sur, :hought as We were going
to pray to God for rain, I'd be sure to
want The umbrella"
The minister ,milrd in her. and the
service soon commenced. While they
were praying. the wind rose: the sky be-
lore so clear and bright. became overcast
with clouiss and soon, amidst vivid fash
es Of lightning and heavy peals Of tbun'
der Storm of rain deluged the country.
Those who attended the service, unpre-
pared to receive the blessing they sought
reached their homes drencked ard 8 ak
ed whilst Mary aud her minister returned
logether under the family um brella.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07
So
Hannibal IiamIIn.

Hannibal Hamlin, who was nominated
last evening by the Republican Convention
at hicago for Vice President, was born in
Paris, Oxford county, Maine, ,inAugust1 8O9
and is now in the filty-6r year of his age.
He lie by profession a lawyer, but for tie
last twenty-lour years has been. much of
the time in political life. From 1896 to
1910, he was member Of the Legislature,
of Maine, and for three of those years
he WAS the speaker of the House of Rep.
resentatives. In l6i3 he was elected a
member of Congress, and re elected for
the following term.
In l647 he was again member Of the
State Legislature, and the next year was
chosen to GIL vacancy occasion 10y the
death Of John Fairfield, In the United
Sta,es Senate. In 1851 he was elected
tor tho full term in the same body, but re
signed on being chosen Governor Of Maine
anc 1857. In the same month he was
again elected to the United States Senate
for six years, which he accepted, resign
ing the Goverrship. He is still mem
ber Of the Senate
This record is an evidence Of the conf
dence with which he has always bsen re-
garded by his fellow citizens of Maine.
Up TO the time Of the passage of the Kan
sas Nebraska bill in 1854, Mr.. Hamlir
WAS member of the Democratic party
That act he regarded as q proof that the
party, with which he had all his life beer
connected, no logger deserved the name
of Democratic, and was treacherous to thu
principles he had so long cherished
ThencefJrward he gave his support to th'
Republican party, Of which he has evel
since continued faithful and distinguish
ed leader.
Mr.. Hamlin is man OF digni6ei pres
Ience, Of solid abilities, OF unAinching in
tegrity, and great executive TALENT Fa
miliar with The business Of legislation, b,
is peculiarly adapted, by the possession o
all those qualities, TO fill bone6cially 70
the country, and to his own and his party
honor. the high post for which he ha
been nominated. .
The name of Hannibal Hamlfn Of Maine
lis fit second to that OF Abraham Linooll
of Illinois, New York Tribune.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07
Spirit Of the Washington Letters.
The New York Commercials letter says:
f.f WARurynToN Nv %


The New York Commercials letter SAYS:
WAsHSdroN, Nay 20.
Politicians we're reminded that in the
Douglas lllinois campaign of 1858, the
contest for the United Senate was between
Mr.. Douglas and Mr. Lincoln. Mr..
Douglas remembering that ampaign
says the nominstion'is not a weak one ;
that Mr.. Lincoln ;s a very popular man,
thst ne will run ahead Of any other Re-
publican in the Northwest, that he is a
man of fine abilities and a powerful speak
er. He thinks him equal in talents 10
any of his competitors for the nomination.
Mr.. Douglas does not say that he could
not beat Mr.. Lincoln in Illinois aud Indi.
ana. He says he could, but il is clearly
his opinion that no one else can.
The New York Posts lett4r says:
WASHINGTON, May 20.
Singular as it may seem, Mr.. Douglas
was the RECEIVER of the first news OF Mr..
Lincoln's nomination, aud he took the dis.
patch at once TO Mr.. Foot, who was In the
chair, and then to other Republican mem
bers. "Well," said Mr.. Douglas, "Lin-
coin and l have called each other some
pretty hard names on the stump, but III
Go him justice, He is an honest, abe
and popular maD."
When the news was received and fully
credited. its effects were very decided. 1t
was hailed with enthusiasm, and the opin
ion was expressed that it was a very
strong nomination. The democrats were
considerably disheartened, and frankly ad
'mitted that it would be hard work for
them to carry any Of the Northwestern
states.
The Philadelphia Press (Democratic)
letter says:
A crowd Of delegates from Chicago
reached this city this morning, and it i,
bat just 10 say that, apart from the NOR
ti6cation of Mr.. Seward's friends, the
nomination of Lincoln and Hamlin gives
great satisfaction. Nothing will be left
undoue BY the Republicans to carry these
nominations; and if the Democrats do no,
al once giveup their dissensions and unite
their forces. they must be badly beaten.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07

GF The Democracy in the Senate are
fighting the Charleston battle over again
in that body. Senator Benjamin fercely
denounces Douglas and Pugh as fierrely
defends the Little Giant and denounces
the South. They appear to- be in the
midst Of the "irrepreisabie conflict" with
ont any hope Of compromise.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07
Enigma.

l am composed OF lweni-eight letters.
Ny 7, 81, 10, II is a cel,hraiod artist
4" II, G, 22. 2, 81 is wha! we should
not practice.
al. 10. e2, II, 10 is the name of ;
beautiful bird.
4, 10. l3, II, l, 81 is an oily grain
8, q3; IA is part Of ship.
/" l6, 9. g8. 25 is flower Of great
beauty.
96, 20, i9, 3 is weight.
8. "a, 95. %. 6, "a Is a weapon.
6. .6. 3. 81 is the mama ola lady.
Ny whole is the name and place Of res
idence Of a young lady who is celebrated
for her knowledge of music.
An answer desired.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07

GE A person asked Greciau philo-
sopher what he thought was the proper
time to dine.
"Sir." said the ancient, 1.-The proper
time of dinner with the opulent is when
they choose; With the poor man, when he
can.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07
BoDK AND JOB PRINTING.

Wa nrs prepared to execute all descriptions Of fJOi
WORK: such as CARDS, CIRCULARS, PoSLEhS
HALL TICKETS, and every other variety OF PLAN
AND FANCY JoBBlNG, with new and superiortype
and on short notice. ,. .. --r
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07

wWit may by thing o. pure'imagin.
atiDn, but bumor involves sentiment and
character. Humor is Of a genial quality
and is closely allied to pity,
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-07
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION
TERMS oE ADVERTISING.

TPIusness cards ofabout lines,by the year, % W
nPAdvertisements,n not marked on inc manuscript
will be continued at our terms until forbid.
NJ Legal Advertisements, Administrator notices'
De- must DO paid for IL advances, for reasons which
we will explain at the time.
O-PThe above terms strictly observed In all cases.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-21
RICum0ND WADE CLOTHING,

In Gre u = ed Fa cilitC =.
TENE subscriber has acturins Clothing the oo
city of Hvhuori twenty years anl has at this ~
time from - 90 l hands in bis employment, and Will In M
toe month tao, large additions TO that IL
brr Having story his especially
clrns purposes determined 10 make article Ia the
cOhug line that shall iu respect. with cohiEg
made Northern c- aud he asks the patronage OF his old
friend, Che public generally, yisw Of the fact that he Civ
Ing empoymen M midst o. large number OF mechanics and
worthy females No sht otherwise suffer for the necessaes Of
& he has c best of cutters and materials not TO be surpass.
ei by any koute in tir country.
Maryland Virginia. Car',.uas and Georgia Cassimeres and
Txees OF an rrsde and coo Strictly southern Manufacur
IE House a shall te siri by personal inspection Of not
~hat but he has doing years past
T. SPENCE Clottier and Tailor,
mh2 Corn. Main and 18th ss Richmond Va
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NEW CLOrUINC.

AERACOIf, HARRIS CO, have In sore, and Will eontnne
II % receive BY weekly arrivals manufsctory, one Of
the rses and best assorted Of Clothing have ever o.
e having been Manufactured by ourselves OF the very best
materials and IN The and most fashionable styles can
r guilty ht and price recommend them not being surpassed
our stock OF children and boys clothing Is large and complete
embracing all sinis and qualities suitable for boys from three to
10 years ol Also, large gents furnishing goods o
every description and quy which will be sold as low as teY
can be had OF other house cali Is respectfully solicited
every article warranted
apiai pARRACOTr HARRIS ACO
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-21

MoEE LUMBER FOR rIW lIoiY LAsD.-Some eighteen
month, ago We noticed the sailing Of ship from this
por. with a cargo of lumber siined for the Holy Land
We are pleased hear that the successful
one aud that Mcssis Vim. b. Giles Co. OF this city,
have recently received order for hundred thou
sand feet to be shipped he present Spring TO the
port Beyrout, Syria. They are now getting it out on
the Cuff Road, and will have it ready for shipment in
the course of fpg wa.kl Pe-s;s.s af tha s~se,
hear are intended for Jerusalem and Damascus The
order is for The best heart pine entirely free from sap
aud presume it IS to be used chiefly for building pur-
poses There is something novel in the thought that tie
palaces OF the Holy Land to be rebuilt with materials
taken from the fore T. of Ge0rgia.-SIgaip1h Rsp.
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TnE Pors's T!uroRAL Power BRoSEN.-A correspou-
dent Of the New ok Irijms, writing from Rome
March l7th, says
The Government here fully understand how shaky il
It's position The sign7 too unmistlkabe to be mis-
understood; aud the Pops has given command to his
troops not 20 attempt resistance n the anticipated
luton but let il be- az far as possible bloodc5 one.
When the report reached him OF the balloug III Tus
clny and the omagna he is said to have she'd tears
his GesIton by even Of the prestly order who
proved themse,e, TO have been before they were
Roman Catholics. lie is having dreary time OF it. lie
has tlr misfortune u consider it hs duty to support
institution which the age insists shall be removed. lie
an amahle man. Judging from his looks his words aud
actions hut his lot has fallen in evil days for Roman
POnuis
On Wcdn,sl2y night last there were small handblIs
posted s the city calling for q vote upon the ques-
ton Of the annexation Of Rome itself to Sardinia ard
Thursday morning spent by the police in pulling
them down
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-21

npro, succeeds In entirely FREEING the SOUND
BOARD al strain whatever caused by the tension Of the
strings and fully realizing the object which the Old improvement
accomplish only In part
The manufacturing these Guitars and improving Of voins
are entire sryon Of the Paere and made Of the
MATERIAL warranted to be super in quantity aud quality Of
welt workmanship and 10 stand climate they
can be returned and the money promptly refunded.
PRICE LIST OF GUITARS.
with good case ...... as 90
No. 1i1ii With "2ass'oo WIN '' "'A 20 90
NO. ''15 WITH ,Sool csss WIN 4''"-' 'l' o, ''oo' % 90
No. % 9.s-0'o VII" ''' '' .'' ''. .'D'l 80 90
No. 5-Fne Rosewood with Machine head oval hngerboard,
very handsome with 80 90
No Slime Rosewood with Machine head silver plated oval
hngerboard beautiful instrument with 40 90
IMPROVED yiOLiNs
From $l2 fbG-hngerboart warranted not to settle.
Guitars yons Improved repaired the shortest notice.
and a liberal dscoun. made n the trade.
Every one Music Musical Instruments please
5g Broadway before purchasing elsewhere and examine
for themselves. fel-dlawGw6m
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1860
Simp son ~ Miller =

Simp son ~ Miller's.
Il9 mutn street.
WOU viii 6ud Clothing of THEIR OWN MANUFACTURE, that
De surpassed 10 any market We will keep constantly
dura SDrug ani sumner months full
~ hing that Kept Ca The Clothing line Our goods have been got
with especial reference the retail tvade and
motto IS Excelsior rs regards STYLE WORKMANSHIP
Suits crtcsponi, Ga color of n- pieces and quail ties TO ht
an Pants shirts made order short
u,e. Please give cal at l9. mh2S SIMPSON MILLER
NOTICE.
OUR stock OF Ready Made Clothing, No. 80 Main ST.,
~ we have sold 90 Ng. a. MlTLOCh aud will continue TO
keep large establishment No loo Main ST., where will be
peaseto customers and The public In general having
made arrangements manufacture clothing here, and
prepared receive orders any kind to be made up the
and short notice Our winter stock will ouer at
reduced prices % make rsom Spring stock. Call
ia6 4. NORRIS CO, 100 Main 81.
T. NORRIS. T. ELLIS.
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NPKINC ANn S,ImnER CLOTHINC.

WI IN SMIII, III MAIN ST.
As now IN store of his manufacture, very large and
desirable stock &C Geuucueu and Boys Fashionable Cloth
r consisting Ui a t atylc and latest styles Of
Fabrics % Nhh would Invite hr attention o. the patrons ay
log long experience and facilities catering for this
h think can oder such stock cannot but give entire sa
hagtou lvi sell you good article fair prices, well made
tAstIly cu', amt iu thr latest styles
eai all ass % convince you that mean all say
anI SMIrH. LII Min 81