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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

The following is the resolution,
respecting General Grant, adopted
by the New Hampshire Republi,
cans Mt their late Convention: "Re.
Solrcd, That in behalf of the loyal
people of New Hampshire, we do
hereby proclaim, as our and their
first choice for next President OF
the United States, General Ulysses
S, Grant, who led our armies to
victory, and our country TO peace
Reticent and sagacious in council,
self.possessed and daring in battle,
modest and maguanimous in victo-
ry, he is first in the confidence and
first in the hearts of his country
men,"
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

Economy and retrenchment,
will be the battlo cry of the de-
mocracy in next summers Presi,
Dental campaign, The division
OF the House Judiciary Committee
on the question Of paying three
full mileages to the present Con-
gress, shows the sincerity of the
pretense.
The two Democrats on the com.
mittee were in favor of the pay
ment, and all but one Of the seven
Republicans against it.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

"Brcathes there a.mnn with soul so dead,
That never to himsefhath said"
Twill my local paper take, ...
Both for my own and family's ssltei
Ifsuch there DO let him repent,
And have the paper to him sent;
AMI ifhe'd pass a happy winter,
Holm advance should pay the printer.
So says the Ft. Scott (Kansas)
Monitor, and so say we.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

DISASTROUS FiRE.-On Friday
night last the liquor warehouse Of
Boyle, Miller & Co, in Cincinnati,
was destroyed by fire. Nine thou.
sand barrels Of whisky were burn
ed, together with building, ma
chiuery, &C., making a total loss Of
half q million Of dollars.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

The complete success Of this enter
prise will, we trust, encourage him
to n renewal every year. AS soon
as the Pacific Railroad is compile
ted pleasant summer excursion
may extend from New York to
China, Japan, and back.-Scien
tifc American.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09
Terms:

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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

The inventive Yankee genius
perpetually contrives new "no-
tions." The latest we have hoard
of is q warm skate. In a slot in
the skate stock is inserted q square
bit Of soap-stone. made red, hot in
tho Are. It retaine warmth for
hours, ard keeps the skaters foot
in comfortable conditi6n. iag
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09
An Amusing Elopement.

Going to Weldon for a Loaf of
Bread,-A bridal party passed
through the city from Richmond,
a few evenings ago, en- route for
Weldon under peculiar circum-
stances" The couple, it seems, have
been loving desperately bard for
some time past, but the cruel par
ents of the young lady put their
veto on tho match The consequence
was an clopcment was planned, to
take place on the afternoon of the
4th instant. Tho hour and place
for the two TO meet were fixed;
but the young lady being n little
timid, remained at home until the
timo was almost up, anxiously
cogitating an excuse TO "git up and
git" Just in the nick of time, her
mother told her 10 60 out and get
loaf of bread, so opportunely
wanted. Donnirg her shawl and
bonnet, on she went, mot her low
or, and the two went steaming a.
way to Weldon, where they were
duly united in the holy bonds of
matrimony. They returned to
Richmond on the next train, the
bride taking along with her a loaf
of bread. Arrived at home, she
delivered the bread and introdu.
ced her husband. The old folks
made q virtue of necessity, gave
the young couple wedding sup.
per, and the following morning
the marriage was duly announced
in the papers thus
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09
RAILROAD NOTICE

NOTICE Is REREBY GIVEN
N that Books Of Subscription to the capital
stock Of the Lancaster and Newark Railroad
Company will be opened on TUESDAY,
January 9Th, 1908, the following pla.
ces, to.wit:
The office Of John s. Brasee in Lancaster;
Mllersport, with Jonn Gill.
Hebron, with Or. James Ewing.
Newark, with v. H. Wright, FIRST Nat Bank.
W. D. HAMILTON,
S. G. BUSH,
JOHN X. MUMAUGH,
Com. of Corporators.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS.
1858.

The Publishers have perfected q system OF
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prefer to receive their periodicals directly from
the Office OF Publcaton. Postmasters and 9TH
ers desirous ofgetting up Clubs will be sup
piled with Show-blll on application.
The postage on Harper'o Weekly is 20 cents
ayear, which must be paid at the subseriber's
post.office, ...rH
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

A Chicago husband mysterious.
ly disappeared last summon, and
his wife obtained o divorce, Now
he has reappeated, saying that he
only went TO teach his wife a les.
son. AS che was married a few
weeks before his return, 1t is prob
able hc has learned moro Of . les
son than she.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09
"a Complete Pictorial History of
H' tho TImes.D
"The best, cheapest, and most sue. .
ceSfuI Family Paper In the Union"
HARPER'S WEEKLY,
sPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED.

Critical Notices ofthe Press
The MoDsL NEWSPAPER of four,country--com-
plete in all the departments OF an American
Family Paper-HA ARPER's WEEKLY has earned
for itself right to its Title "a JOURNAL OF CIV
ILIzATION."-NGlO York LDeniig Post.
Our future historians will enrich themselves
. out OF HARPER's WEEKLY long amer writer's, and
printers, and publishers are turned to dust -
Nep York Eoangelist.
The best of its class in Amerlca.-Boston
TrdueLer.
HARPEn's WEEKLY may be unreservedly de-
clared the best newspaper in America.-The
IndspeHdent, Nelo York.
The articles upon public questions which ap-
pear in HARPER's WEEKLY from week to week
form a remarkable series of brief political es
says. They are distinguished by clear and
pointed statement, by good dcommon Sc nse, by
independence and breadth Of view. They are
tho expression of mature conviction, high
principle, aud strong feeling, and take their
place among the best newspaper writing of the
.time. North AnIericau Revietg, Boston, Mass.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

ii Why can not q cook eat her a.
prom Because IL goes aeaiutt'
her stomach. i 2f.c y ~
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09
MARRIED.

By the Rev. 4. G. Low, Hal
flax, N. G. on the 4th inst. Hem
ry Vance to Miss Belle Strider, oil
of the city Of Richmond. Peters
burg Vd.) ETpress 'o. .2m
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

People should walk for health.
tits foolish to walk for wagers.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09
AMERIC a N n o US E
LOGAN, OHIO.
Change of ProprietOrs.

uERs. III. u. WILSON, formerly ofthe
M "WIlson House." Bremen, Ohio, would
respectrnily informthe travelling public that she
has leased the American H1usei o., tn
the guests md patrons of the establishment
comSortable Good stabling, stalls, feed and an
attentive Ostler will always be ready. The bu-
sinoss management ofthis House VII be IN
charge of A. {. SNocK, who has beenih the hotel
business for number of years, and who Hatters
himself that he can give satisfaction The pat
ronsre of the public is respectfully solicited
Give us \ trial MRS. H. D. WlLooN'
An0 IQRT-Lf
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-01-09

Anon the blazing freside appears; il.
And the aged sire, venerable in years,
Sits by the matron, she who toiled thro' life,
A faithful counsellor in the frugal wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
A DoMEsTIcATEp OTTER.

The Detroit Post says that "A resident OF that
city has lately become the pOsscssOr Of young male OF
ter that, from it, thoroughly dOmesueated habits IS
great curOstyhe more go that Otters have ways been
considered uutamablc This captured IN Crystal
Lake Gratot County the lst Of April by the Chippewa
Indians who killed its mother A few days later II Sas
purchased by Justin stewart OF Crystal Lake for 81 and
when four and n half months Old was bought by Mr..
smith. Tie animal Is about two feet in length, and
having thOroU y dOucsticated, is not only per-
fecy harmless but appears 10 have the greatest Affection
for children and lies Dotoness Tor hours II permitted 20
fresh meat and fish, all OF which IL with aydty but
does not care for water unless the weather Is hO IL fol-
lows ts owner 10 the river nearly every day and will
swim OF few rods from the shore ana watch until fish
swimming past. when II VIII dart Tor It's prey 81
RAPIDLY that the eye scarcely follow IT, u makes but
kinds OF nOise the first like that Of piping chicken
only sr and the second that Of grief, resembling
more than anything else, the crying OF child very
playful and lying upon It's back viii play with string
M lf{o L f,rb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
MATTHEW vAssAR,s WILL coyrrsrr,

On Monday a person claiming to be Matthew
vassar ID appeared before the Surrogate Of Rensse,
by his counsel the Hon Homer A. Nelson to contest thu
Will Of Matthew Yassar. The grounds which the Will
is to be contested, that the contestant nephew
the philanthrOpist, AYERS that undue influence wa,
brought TO bear upon his uncle when will was uads
The examination before the Surrogate occupied som.
hours witness Charles Smith, testifying that Mr. yas
sar had said that the College would require all he
had The contestant was defeated, and the will
was admitted 10 probate The substance OF the will ia
as follows: The esatOr first orders that he be bured in
the POughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, near a monument
erected BY HIM during his life He then gives his home.
stead to his two nephews, Matthew and John g. Vassar
In case death of either the survivor to take the same
To his other nephews and nieces he bequeaths $500 each
He gives TO Vassar College In trust $4,000 solely de-
FRAY the expenses OF lectures literature, and
science lie also gives $4,000 10 the AUXILIARY
fund" to be applied for the benefit Of pupils who
are unable to pay tuition. lie gives $4,000 to tho
Library Art and Cabinet Fund Of the College, and the
residue OF his estate he bequeats 70 the College FOR tho
purpose of Keeping the repair and for the cree
lion OF any buildings that may be deemed necessary He
also surrenders a bond and mortgage Which be held
against the College Of $751; 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
REMARKABLE CLAIM FOR \ FORTUNE.

very extraordinary case is pending before
Judge Bruce I'm Louisville, KY. The facts follows;
A Dr. Samuel T. Mckinley married. in New-Orleans a
wealthy heess Miss Morrison Of Louisiana, by whom
NE las two children boy and girl, the latter being n
pears Of age His wife dying in the girls infancy, he
moved from NewOreans 10 New-AlDany. Indiana leay
ing hs daughter 40 school in the Ursune Convent al
NewOrlcans. He recently FOR her, but the author
ties charge OF the convent would not deliver the child
SAYING that her tuition lad been paid The doctor her
father this and says that he has sent money IN full
FOR that purpose. The Doctor counsel and sued
answered the writ and aycrred that the child the
doctors ghter aud that the doctor drunken and
unfit e. care the child. 10 is IN testimony that
the lac been before the Court the superior OF
the has said that the child the doctors laugh
ter The doctor has letters also from the superior calling
the child IN question his daughter. The child win come
in possession Of more than million dollars on her grand
fathers death and her father desires possession Of her
and perhaps control OF the fortune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
CRETE.

The following extract from a private letter
from Mr. Hilary Skinner may interest subscribers to the
Fund for the Cretan wounded:
AMARI PROvINCE OF AMARA, July %, 1868.
begin this letter on the evening OF our arrival IN
very snug quarters after a long and tlring march
away from rocky Spakia and the gloomy hall ruined
home of the hOsptabe chief, we have come by many
"a climb aud scramble to the valley beneath Mount
Ida on its fertile southern side. The great mountain
towers above us with snow still cnging to It's top
most peak and from our upper room we have noble
view There Is the coolest OF summer breezes enter
ing my window write. and the voices OF children
M play rise from the village. Can this be Crete :
Yes il is Crete beyond doubt for here Is our host IN
loose blue trousers and red fez introducing ragged
boy be cured OF fever aud the boy weas the shIeds
OF long yellow boots on his thin shanks.
July -, AmaTi. a poor young Italian volunteer,
shot by accident Is brought To u.s. ball has lodged
in his arm DR.. extracts 1t. the Is bandagcd ana
the poor fellow Is very grateful. The remains OF the
corps of kOrOneos is passing toward RhodOklnO To
rcpulse "A movement OF Turks from Castcl Franco
hence the presence of volunteers We were gwen
meat to-day for breakfast, and yesterday bowl of
goats milk. THIS being IN clover for Crete, find
that some small efforts have been made for the
wounded and some medicines sent to local lccches'
blH the idea Of an ambulance is quite new TO Crete,
aud rs far as my means go. viii Ne help.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
ANOTHER MURDER IN CANADA.

At about midnight on the evening OF the 10th
ult murder followed by the total destruction Of tive
mills at Belle River Canada, was committed A watch
man employed in mill owned by one Van Allen first
discovered the Wlett Mil fire, previous to which he
had heard three four pit0ish0s He ran 20 alarm the
people, and while gone his mill was set Oh fire. Zach
MILL with machinery and stock, was destroyed Cost,
about $4,000; insurance On examining the ruins OF
the latter Wan Alien mill the bodies Of Mr. Van Orden
Zone OF the Owner his wife, aud grandson we're found
Mr.. Van Orden 60 years OF age, ana his
wife about so wears; the grandson IT years
OF age. Beside the cOrpseS was round revolver.
The victim had had legal difficulty with Of his part
uers and they were making arrangements for iii sOu-
ton They had fierce dispute on Saturday the partner
(CAishom), is said trying ~ Wrest the property
from the old man. Or Saturday Van Orden had drawn
$500 IN his banker and 10 traces % this money
can be found 1t E therefore SUPPOSED TO have been the
immediate cause OF his murder. Three persons are sus
pected. Or them, Capt Emory RoDasn has been
fol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03

richard Newals and Tweeny by d. Mace. snJ
bIii i ana mate by i. A. Squircs. In tie nooi
SS,IInR Ihoia- Rubber Ben and mate srioos
HIs., ms TRENDS going las high slO5 BritOn second
Oh tle loss, lndiaRubber Ben and mate won ,be ,'
aud Briton and mate second and the other par
After several attempts the horses got Off Icb.rd
mate passed BTlton and mate the first 0ugrfsr ta
pressed lndlakuDDer Ben and mate On the home
but failed by neck, IndiaRubber Ben and mate ,y
1888. Brit0n and mate came in far behind ON rho "
ond heat India Rubber Ben and made trotted soar
around. but closely pressed on the first tbd
last quarter by Richards and mate, whose breaLoa d
them still second. As before, BrOn and mate car. ieu
last. The time 2:364 The third heat WAS cI ~
by Richards and mate running and getting bv ,h,
rivals. Some fine trottiDg followed until passnS d
the back stretch. Richard and mate broke and is,
over the score winning the heat and race in 23i R,
and mate came in each time quietlywell in the ree
The Judges I'm the q. H. Jbayer Proyldencn
r. j. Wilcox, MerIden; Capt John Dickinson Middleto
The second followed at 81 o'clock, mile heats ~.
IN 8, IN harness; first premium 1909; second SEQ
Rhode Island by ID. Mace; George NJ Patehen 6r &
LOyett Columbus Navigator was Withdrawn ~,
horses started well, and Patchen Immediately passed m
rival, who had the inside. close followed nn,
the last quarter, when Rhode Island passed in ',
splendid manner, and won by two lengths In 9sq,
The second heat exciting one Rhode Island hsS
the lead through the entire heat but sharply presd
by Patchen The time made was 1881. The horses 80
the third heat were sent of the first time RhoS
Island slightly leadings lie kept ahead through ~
heat, Patchen hugging him close, but flnins
more than once TO give him rub. Rhode IslanS
the heat and race in 243. Judges-T j. Coe Ne~
York. j. l.. Lyon, New-Haven; l.. A. Warren Water
town. This closed the pleasures Of the day the crs
Departed aud the first day Of the far was one Of G
things of the past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
AMERICANS IN PARIs.

Messrs Drexel, Hayes & Co. of No. Rye
Scribe. Paris send us the following list OF Americans who
were registered with them on the 6th ult;
W. ". CLARKE b. T. Breeder T. T. bliey Addison .mls = B
Houghwout wife ; j. Bacon sni wife T. BuAle, b. w. Good
Geo A. Richardson r Graves and family Charlie o'gori D. NJ
Jarvis r. r. Bogert c. MoCmey. Mr. H. Davis ud s Hear
Slrston j. d. SesiOu II. v Aau and family Sle1 Lrait D. J.
C. Dietnck r $ Rosubeg Anderson, Mis- ~ Ila 1n W =
Roberts ard wife NeWiOrki j. T. Bailey j. e. Nstnor- a n
Starr G.. Tyler, A. =. Aatro c. y Rogers Jsmes Abbott y
Courtney. b. r. Wilmington, Joel Coos q. NJ nmsp,
John Thornton Dr. s. b. Gross A. H. Gross j. b. EEal. Ilonn
Potter ". H. Potter George Potter Il Ter o. ~ Woo ~.
Briuckle, S /. Fox Mis- Ann Bad', JOSEPH sN.I ".
7. & RdgwT, Raysey. j. y besS N',s'EkS .
family T. ). Scul, Thomas Eakins NJ ss Fanny Laslu'
j. j. yaujerkmp Ssmue g. Thompson. j. Fell sri family has
Hsho.n the Misses Canal M,s Anderson. A. b. Durnd tsnf
Duaud Cilsen Mrs Alice Huutuor Mr. iiuii AL asa,'
Mis- t. Solay. j. b. T. Z DR. Bhiar, }. T. McNaler Nfs y VI
MeC 4ulsy. Mr C. G. Sateu, 5. Keen. r. s. SaFe, and gag w
Goodwin and fuu.y Alexander Kerr and faulty. h. NJ brt y
Rrurf Thomas Feuon Mrs IS ieuy j. Henry Power N hoo
erso0, Mrs NJ Cash, William Kraat'e fnt sf'is'
All family, John j. Thomas H.. J. Wnlia D. Nsif.. VI n
Johnson, J. T. Johnson. ~ Nurs, aai W ii Stew r
Eivard Sekey, lIarris.ugi A. lsnlucis. chester
Dewey jr Boston; d. g. Coyey Utica y D. Allen e. lte PAM
unore Miss NJ A. aekie. aud Peluet do Belief Nt ureg'i =,
blackburn aad Miss G. Nsh Chicago; Charles Lpu aDo i4J'
Providence asd j. X. Goodwin and 7. Bates. Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
1NrRoprcrIoN Or wArER INrO PoRTLAND.

For several years past the subject of supplying
Portland with water been bruted but not until tho
great cOunagrat0n showed the absolute necessity 81 20
doing was the work begun The Portland water Com
pany, with Gen Geo T. Shepey as President, mas me
matter IN charge. and the coming December Wall ma tha
Forest City supplied with pure water 10 Is brought RON
Sebago Lake "A beautiful sheet OF water rs miles distant
The process Of eXCaVatng the trenches for the MAINS Is
going rapidly. An immense reservoir is 10 DE but IN
the city. The hydrauts number about 200 II Is
thought that the expense Of the undertaking VAL Do
MIN - L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
THE EU-KLUX hLAN
THE LONG ISLAND KU-KLUX

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: | send You, for publication or otherwise
you deem proper, correction Of the statements h
The TRIBUNE of this date, concerning alleged outrage
upon one "Col" Harrison this place For the sake '
truth and those who elsewhere the real victims Oh
Political persecution at the hands OF the infamous hu
Kux Kan, IL should be said that said Harrison was MOI
recognized here either by Republicans or Democrats ~
politician. and suffered no persecution rs SUCH Ills o
ture provoked the hostility " neither Republicans nOi
Democrats, for lie delivered no lecture mere ne III
nounced one, indeed and after considerable persenoe
i'm pedding his tickets his audience consisteda tod
OF live Democrats aud Republican Ihs fdst M NJ,
indicate both his popularity ana has pOhtcal Sntlo
here. lie not recognized. think, as ltepupIssa
either by the Republicans or Democrats hVic.
over no declared, himself to NE sstSs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-03
FOOT RACES IN NEWMARKET. CANADA

TORONTO, Sept. 1.-The five mile champion
ship race between W. f. Harding OF NowYork. and
De Keso of at New Market to-day, after two post
ponements G.. Dawes acted referee Harding was
attended by party Of Americans. The betting
Harding made the first mile ia 1854 Second t35i Third,
43l; Fourth 45yt Fifth, 5Ji, Tie lndians time was;
First ASA Second 437 Third ass Fourth $40; Fifth,
55s uaTdngs friends lost large sums of money betting
against their man. The affair ended IN ION about the
ht
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-04
Medical Hints for the Fail.

The semi-annual shaking in the Fever an,
\ cue districts has begun. The fogs of these
Autumn nights and mornings are surchargeC
with the clements of intermittent and billion!
rcmittcnt fcvcrS, and, unfortunately, twO-third'
of the community are Just in the condition L
be disastrously affected by them. Those whC
have been prudent enough to iortify themsclvet
during the Summer with that powerful and in
falhble vegetable invigorant-- HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTEPS-are fore.armed against
malaria and have nothing to fear. But healtl
is the last thing too many think about. In the
pursuit of gain or pleasure the blessing, with
ont which wealth is dross and enjoyment i'm
possible, is neglected.
! Better late than never is q cOnsOlatCry pro.
verb, however, and all who begin to feel the
prcmouitory symptoms of any of the epidemics
" b eli are engcudtrcd by the malaria of Au'
tumn, should Immediately resort TO the GREAT
ANTIDOTE OF THE AGE. few doses of the
BITTERS will break up the chills and prevent
their recurrence In every region where inter
mittcntS prevail this purest and best OF all
vegetable tonics is Indispensable. Of all anti
bilious preparations known il is the most
effective and harmless. 1t does not stimulate
the liver violently like the mineral salivants
but tones, renOvates and regulates the organ
without creating any general disturbance OF
the system or entailing any reaction. The
BITTERS are essentially q household specific
and should be always within reach as the very
best means of preventing and checking bilious
attacks and intermittent fevers.