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NEW SERIES, TOL. 9, NO. 31.
SUNJJURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1856.
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SUNBURTT, PA.
Business attended loin Uie Count'" f "or-;,Un,t-rr:ii.lp
Union, Lycoming Montour and
Columbia.
References in JVtirwtfy''"" :
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Ch. Oit-l-ais. Psa,..
I. .mi, li.i:lli C".
3..m..r. At Sim.lirnMt..
""locust uotjntaiit colliery
SUPEIilOU WHITE A S II
ANTHRACITE COAL,
Jfrm 'o Mammoth Vein, f-r Furnaces, round,
lies, Snanihat'i ami Family u,
Mr. Cauiski., NoTfDKiiiAi Counts, r
SIZIvS 01 COAL.
1,1'MP, f-r HIkhI furnaces and Cupoln,
STi'.A.MHO A i , lor feicaniboats, Hot Air
...u'Ves u ntl Steam.
!!'' U'.liN. for Grates, Stove, and Stca'
' t i I i . 1
;,ii'VE, ) Tor Siovci, Steam anil burning
1SI:T, ' I .ime.
l'E-,for I.iniel-urners inil makinc Mcam.
Or lew receive! tt Mi. Carmrl or Norllium-''-.
J iVimrf, will receive prninpt a'tention.
M. R. UKI.T,,
1). J. i. UWH,
WILMAM ML'IR.
May 3, 185C. if .
I tLVORin BRANSON & CO.
Hardware Merchants,
Having removeJ from No. &'J J Ko- 73
Maikct Street, I'liiUOeli'hia,
-e T.renarril, with rpallv inoteniuHl farilitiea,
to ha onion for IIAKUWAUB of every vane.y
.n '-el ternn, from a full aksortin.-nt, including
Fa'.lroaJ Snovrla, Tick", 6rC.
Country merchant and olh" .i" f'd 10
l!cir Mitcreal to eat', and oaatuiu our atoik b-ku.-e
iiurrlmsiii elscw'iere.
April IS, lt56. ly
XT- S. Or .A
"God and tmr Satift I.nixl."
CjnSQUBHANNA CAMP, No. 29, of ll.e O.
5 0f u,fl C. S. A. hnlilx it atate-.l sessiom ever)
M-.n iT eeniii(t in tlii-ir New II all, oiioi'.() 1-2.
V. Hrigliu atore. Kunbury, I'a. InitiUHon and
..gaH.. 8.00. J0HNGiY0UNU,w.C.
n.w't AYjiAr.nT, R. fr.
Kunbury. Julv 11. Is50. Oct 20 55
O. OP XT- -A.. 3C.
UNUUliY COUNCIL, No. yo, O. of lT. A.
.M. n-.tel every Ttisiijiv eveninjr in the
Ametkan Hull, opposite K. Y. Blight's store.
Market street, nnuury, in. i
order sre rcJiicctfully requested to aitcno.
V 4k. I" 4
C. W.i?j:ith.K.S.
Siitil.nry, Julv 5, 1850 net 20. 55.
ASH INtJTON CAMP, No. l'J J. of A
V T )0,u its state.! meeting every Thursday
evening, in the American Hall, Mukcl Street,
Sunbury. ROCKEFELLER, P.
J. P. SnixiiKL Goniv, K.
Sunbury. July 5, 1 950. If.
iH UU OLIVB Oil. for table use,-two lize
at hi i and 02 ccnti just receiveu uy
.. .. . 'tt'.'v r-T
June 51. '50.
t'iiCltVi, fish, tanner, flaxseed and pine Oil,
paints, glass, putty, copal variii.h, spts. tur
, e-iiiue, fluid ar.d paint brushes tor sale l-y
l .y Ul.'SU. 11. Y.BK1GHTA SON
tilittUfH-rry Kjnn!y!
T ;sT received a frch aupply of Blackberry
' llraniiy and invaluable remedy for Summer
cc,..plai.ws by WM. A. BIIVNBIL
August 2, IPSO.
?. V. GRAY'S STORE,
largo assortment jut received from I'hila
'i bia, and sold cheaper than ever for cash or
..ui.iry ptoilucc. Among lu '"ck will be
Fancy Kress Goods.
I kinds tnd the lato.t and most fashionable
., I, lack and Fancy Dreaa Sil!.i. Challics,
.,. li T.uts. Ciniiliamf. Lowns, Shawls,
tile.
:,m, Hresa Trimmings, Hoso (I! ves, Stocks,
- Cussiincres, Veslinits, Linen Drills,
. Linens, Muslins, Tarasols and l'mbre!!i,
Vc.
. It D WAKE a general assortment.
1 CUIF., Fish, Cheese, Hai-.ms.To'.iacco
.':!' r. Qucemware, Boots, Shoes, Hals and
. . nl u general variety.
; iTl'LEAo- CALL ANOSEE.-1
P. V. OKAY.
Xury.May S4, 1850 if
FOR SALE!
rv r I "JAM ENGINES 90 Horsepower each,
- w.i'uboileri. Would make cxcsllent pump
! .11101, together with 2 large blowing eylin
, i liable for blait furnace. Apply to
i.NItY LON'JENBCKER & CO.
Sbaniokin Iron Works,
Suamokid, Pa-
aakin, July St. 155.-
r; 6 ALE aq excellent itcotid-hand Cool:
ng Stove, lab several Cylinder Coal
.Enquire at this Bifiea.-
ores.
iirn LABORERS on the line of the Union
uyu Canal V(e 81 I2 Cssn. Ap
t ROCKArSLLOW; kl-'PFfcro-
Bargain at the Old Stand.
FRILING & GRANT
1 ARC now opening a new and eery drairable
itock of Ppnng ind Summer uoooa, em
bracing an emlk-.i variety. Their atock con
aista in part of '
Black & Fancy Broadcloths &Casumeres
Summer Warea for men and boyi, til itylea and
pricci.
DRESS GOODS.
SIT.KSl'lain and Figured lilaci.
An awortment of Plaid Strips and Figured Fan
cy Drcae Silks at unuaually low prirea,
Slielliea, Braiea, Braze Uel.aini, Mua.
De Laina. Lawna, rVc,
filNGHAMS from 6J to 25 ci-nti per yard.
CALICOES " 3 " 12J "
WHITE tJOODS.
Cambric. Jaconetta, Swiss, Tarltnn, Mull, Bob!
nit. Frenr.h and Swisa I .area. EJcincs. Ac.
Brown and bleached Mualina, Drilling!, Ticka,
C'bccka, I owlinga, I able uiapera, (J c.
HARDWARE and QUEENSWARE,
Cedar-ware, Hollow-ware, Iron, Bteel, Plaiter
bait arid 1 nth.
Alio freih supply of
Ditt os AND MEDICINES.
Thankful for raat favora. w h"P t)T strict
attention and a deaire to please, atill to meet with
the approval orourlnenda.
rjs" Country produco of all VinJi taken at the
liighcat market price
Sunbury, May 24, 1856. ly.
Flour Feed and Provision store.
SEASHOLTZ & PETERY,
Ihoadwati, tottceen Market J- Blackberry Sis.
fSESrECTKIJI.IA inform the citizens of
fSunbury arid vicinity that they have jut
received a large and well lelcctcd acaortmcut
of choice
TT TTT,r &S.GC.ESLIES3-
eonxixting in partiif Hams. Niouldera, Mackerel.
Kerrinc. lute rinti. t-od rwn, ealt I'resi-rvcd
Friii. Pii-klrs. Crackera. Cheese. Molaases. Hire.
Sngur, tJotlee, (areen, roasted and ground.) Im
perial. Young Hyson, Gunpowder and Black
Teas, Ceilar-vvaro, Stone-wnre, Soaps, hruoliea
plow nn.l wah lines, boot and shoes, tohucco.
srg.irK, Ac, together willi every article usually
found in a firM class Crocery Storo, all of which
will he sold nt the lowest prices, either for c.nsl) or
country prudiice. We are also prepared to sup
ply the citizens with fresh bieud, tvvitt, rolls, pies,
pretzels and cakes of every kind.
N. B. The highest cjsii prices will be paid for
butter and eptrs, corn, oats, rye and wheat.
Sunbury, May 31, 1850.
AT
S. N. Thompson's Store,
Lower Aumistatoicritltip, at the Junction oj
the 'J'tdjicltucken and J'lum creel: roads.
npHE subscriber having returned from the city
wilh a new and extensive assortment of
fashionable goods, resectlglly calls the attention
of Farmers, Mechanics and others to the same.
SPUING AND SUMMKU GOODS,
consisting in part of
Dry Goodrf, viz :
Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassincts, Jews. rilling
Muslins, Vesting, Tweeds, and all kinds of
Spring and Summer Wear,
LADIES DRESS AND FANCY GOODS,
Calicoes, Muslin de Lnins, Lawns,
Ginshams, ieracs, liobts,
. ll'oo.Vnj, Flannels, Ifc.
CiltOCFUItM,
Sugar, Teaa, Collce, llice, Molusscs, Cheese,
Spicea, Salt, &c., &c, &c
llnrilivnro,
Nails, Screws, Files, Saws. Knives & Forks, &.c
Queens and Glassware,
of various fftvles and patterns.
BOOTS Al-TD 8HOZIS.
A large assortment of Boota and Shoes, for
men, women otid children.
Hats Caps, &c, of various sizes and styles.
Besides a lores and general assortment of
fashionable goods. Call and f xamins for your
selves. W Country produce ot all kinds taken in
exchange at tho highest market prices.
8. N. THOMPSON.
Lower Augusta, S mo. 24, 1856.
MOUNT CA11MEL HOUSE,
.MOUNT CAR-TEL,
Korlhumbtriand County, Pennsylvania.
rjpilIS large and commodious Hotel is siuia
U ted nearly hali way between Sunbury ui d
iJuttsvillc. The acenery ihe salubrity of the
atmosphere and tho eool mountain breezes, make
it one of the most delightful summer retreats in
the country. The Hotel, is a new structure, four
stories high, fitted up with all the modern con
veniences. Tho pure muunlain water is intro
duced into every chamber. The place is easy
of access, being but one and a hall hours ride
from Sunbury, over the Philadelphia and Sun.
burv Bail Hoad. From Puttsvillc, it is 1 7 miles.
Every oitnulaiiee will be puid by the proprie
tor to niuke'guesu comfortable. Charges mode
rate. J ESS E Kit" E..
MU CarmeLMay 84, 1650. if
New Goods for the People !
UENJ A M IN J1KFFN Ell
RESPECTFULLY informe the public in gen
eral that he has just received andopeued
pler.did stock pf .
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
t Ins New Pt'ne, in Lower Augusta township.
H is stock consists in part of
Cloths. Cassimers. Cassineti.
of all kinds, of linen, cotton and worsted.
ALSO I
Cnltroea, GlngliamH, I.uwim,
niousacirut Ue lAlllsCH
and all kinds of Ladies Dress Goods.
Giorcrlcs,
Also an assortment of IlartUVa.'Cv Irou
Rtid steel, Kails, &cv
Alio an excellent assortment of
QUEENSWARE, of various stylp? and
pattern.
Also tn issortment of HOOTS & SHOES.
II ATS U CAPS, good election.
Salt, Fisl. iSc.
And great variety of other articles such as are
auitable to the trads, all of which will be soli s,t
the lowest prices.
PST Country produce' taken in exchange
the higUeat .ri.e. ,
Lower Augusta, May 24, 1856.
Silk, eotlon and linen Ilirndttccluefs, faney
neck ties, gents' collars, cotton, opera sack and
Welsh Flannels, port monnaia and the beat as
sortment of Hats and Caps' in town for eats by
May 91 a0 . E. Y. BRIGHT & SON.
RAISINS, Figs. Juiubs .Paate. Rock Csndy.
Jelly Oake and Oem Dropa for aale fcv .
Mv 61, 'M. ' ' MTK. A. BssCNEK.
I
AUTUMN,
sr auob cat.
Tbrottgb my window shows tlio stain
Of the onk, grown redly sore j
Atitumu frost, mid Autumn ruin,
Full a month too suoti this yoar
Full a mouth too soon my dear.
Were you sitting near to me,
O my fiii-ml, this dreary day,
Brownest fields would seem to be
Sweet with speck ed pinks, and Lay,
' And the tunnies twice as gay.
In Ibeir yellow caps they stand,
Down the ridges two by two,
Lowkiufr very proud and grand,
As if God bud made them now,
As 1 should be, lovud by you.
From its bower of biting thorns.
Will tho sweetbriiir break in Hay,
Like a thousand little morns
To one round and rosy da; ?
Nuver, with my love away.
$ 3Attt Cult.
THE UMBRELLA GIRL.
A Story of the Quaker City.
Isaac T. Hopper, tho well known Quaker
philanthropist, was umphuticullv the friend
of the friendless, unci Keduously duroted his
long tile to (li-i-ds ol benevolence. Untold
numbers of persons have been rescued from
miserv, ducrudulion and ruin by bis kind
ii.ssi.tunce, support and counsel, and now li vw
to bless their bi-ueTuctor. I ho follow inif
iulPi'osting tale of truth showed how tetnlerly
hu wooed u wanderer buck to virtue's Path.
and how tenderly hu rebuked those who med
itated the tlusuuclion ot the poor and the
lowly.
A young rirl, the only daughter of n poor
widow, removed from the country to Phila-
lelplim, to euro Her Iivmi; by coverinir tim-
brellas. She was very handsome; with
glonsy black hair, beaming eyes, and
lips HKe wet lorul. ' toho was just ut that
ucceptuble ngo when youth is ripening into
womanhood ; viien the soul begins to be
pervaded by that restless principle which
impels poor humanity to seek perfection in
union.
At a hotel near the store for which she
worked nn English traveler, called Lord
lienry btuart, liau tuKen lodgings. Jle wits
ii strikingly handsome man, and of princely
carriage. As this distinguished stranger
passed to and from the hotel be encountered
the umbrella girl, and wua utlractuil by ln-r
uncommon beauty. He easily traced ber to
the store, where no soon ui'tei wards went to
purchase un uinbrullu. This was followed by
presents of flowers, cltuts by the wayside, und
invitations to walk or ride ; all of which
wem gratefully accepted by the unsuspecting
rustic ; fur she was us ignorant of the dunger
of a city us were the squirrels of Iter native
Held, lie was merely playing a game fr
temporary excitement, fc lie, with a headful
of romance, and a heart melting under the
influence of love, unconsciously endungering
the happiness of her whole life.
Lord Henry invited her to vi?it the public
guldens on the Fourth of July. In the
simplicity of her heart, she believed all bis
tlutlurilig professions, und considered herself
his bride elect; she therefore accepted the
invitation with innocent frankness JJut she
hud no diess fit to appear in on such u public
occasion with a gentleman of high rank,
whom she believed to be her future husband.
While these thoughts revolved in her mind,
her eyes were unfortunately attracted by a
beautiful piece of silk belonging to her em
ployer. Could elio not tuke it without being
seen, and pay for it secretly when she had
emui'd enough money ? The temptation con.
cpuered her in a moment of weakness. Sho
concealed the silk and carried it tn lu-r
lodgings. It was the fiiet thing she find ever
stolen, una tier remoieo wus pamlul. Kbe
would have curried it buck, but she dn-niled
discovery. Slie was not sure that repentance
would bu mel by a spirit of forgiveness.
On the eventful Fourth of July she came
out iu her dress. Lord Henry complimented
her on her elegunt appearance, but she was
not happy. On their way he talked to her
in a manner that nlie did not comprehend.
Perceiving this, he spoke more explicitly.
The guiltless young creature stopped and
looked into bis luce with a mournful reproach,
and burst into tears. The nobleman look
her bund kindly and suid, "My dour, are you
un innocent girl V
'I urn, I am," sho replied with convulsive
sobs. 0!i, whut have I ever done or said
that you should ask me such a question f"
The evident sincerity of ber words stirred
t!;? CkCp fountain of his better nature. ' If
you ure innocent," suid he, ' God forbid that
I should make you otherwise but you
accepted my iuvitutions and presents so
readily that I supposed you undeiutood rue."
"'.Vli at could 1 understand," said sho, "ex
cept that you intended to make tue your
WlleT
Though reared amid the proudest distinc
tions ol rank, he felt tin inclination to smile.
Ilu blushed and was silent. ' The heartless
conventionalities ol the world stood rebuked
in the presence of uflectiouute simplicity.
Us conveyed ber to Her hnmntu nouie. und
bade her farewell, with a thankful conscious
aess that be bad done no irretrievable injury
to her future prospects. The remembrance
cf ber to him would be i the recollections
of the past year's butterflies. tVith her the
wound was deep, in tlie solitude rr tier
chamber sho wept in bitterness of heart over
ruined uir castles. And the cives she bud
ttt.lott to niulte her uppearunce befitting bis
bride! Oh, would not the heart ol the poor
widowed mother break i! fha should over
kuow that her cL'ud was a thief T
Alas, br wretched fori-bodiujTH proved too
true. . The silk wus traced to her ; sho was
arrested while on her wuy to tbe store and
dragged to prison. There sbe wept.i'ices
suntly. On the fourth day the keeper culled
upon Isaac T. Hopper and informed him that
there was a girl ill prison who Appeared to
be utterly friendless, and determined to die
by starvation. . ihe hind liearleu mend
inimedhtely went, to te assistance, lie
found iter lying in tha cel, with ber face
buried in ber band, sobbing as if her heart
would break. , IU tried (0 comfort ber, but
could obtain no answer: '
. '-LbttVM as altnft:." titi1 lir tn tho Icrpcr,
'perhaps the will speak to me if there is no
one to bear.''' When tbJ ware alone to-'
getber be pot tha hair tsck from ber temples,
laid bis huud kindly u poo ber beautiful bead,
und said in soothing Iodcs "My child, con
sider me as thy father.' Tell me all tboo
hast dooa. If then hast taken' ibis silk tell
me all about It; I will do for thee as I Jrould
for my own daughter, and I doubt not I can
help thee out of this difncnlty."
After a long time spent in affectionate
entreaty, sbe leHned her young head on bis
friendly shoulder, and sobbed out, '-Oh, 1
wish 1 was dead ; what will my poor mother
Say when she knows of tny disgrace."
" Perhaps we can manage that slift never
shall know it." replied he. Alluring her by
this hope he gradually obtained from her the
stnryol her acquaintance with tb nobleman.
He bade her be comforted and take nourish
ment, for be would see that tbe silk was paid
for and the prosecution withdrawn. j .
He went immediately to her employer and
told him the story. "This is her first oflence,"
said h. "The girl is young, and aho is the
child of a poor widow, (jive btr a chance
to retrieve this one false step, and she may
be restored to society, a useful and honorable
wnmun. I wjll'see That thou art paid Tor the
silk. Tbe man readily fl-reed to withdraw
the prosecution, and said he would have dealt
otherwise with the girl if he bad known all
the circumstances. "Thou shouldst bave
inquired -into tbe merits of the ruse," replied
Friend Hopper. "By this kind of thought
lessness many a young creature is driven into
the dow nward path who might easily Ltrc
been saved."
The kind hearted mm nest proceeded to
the hotel, and with Quaker simplicity of
speech inquired for Henry Stuart. The
servant snid his lordship had oot risen. 'Tell
him my business is of importance," snid
Friend Hopper. The servant soon returned
and conducted him to the chamber. The
iinldemnn nppeared surprised thata stranger,
in the Quuker costume, should thus intrude
upon his luxurious privacy. When he beard
of his errand he blushed deeply, and frankly
admitted the truth of tbe girl's statement.
LI is benevolent visitor took the opportnmty
to "bear a testimony" against the sin of
profligacy. He did it in such kind and
fatherly manner thut the young niun's heart
was touched.
I le excused himself by savins that be would
nut have tumpeti-d with the girl if he bud
known her to bo virtuous. "I huve done
many wrong t hings," suid be, "but, thank God,
no betrayal of couliding innocence weighs on
my conscience. I have always esteemed it
the baset-t net of which a nion is cupuble."
The imprisonment of the poor mil and the
forlorn situation in which she hail been found
distressed him greully. When Friend Hop.
per represented thut the silk bud been stolen
for bis sake, that the gill bad thereby lost
profitable employment, und was obliged to ,
return to her distant home, to ovoid tho I
danger of exposure, he took out a fifty dollur !
note &.UU onereu it to pay her ixpenses.
"Nay,'' snid lsauc. "Thou art a very rich j
man, 1 presume. 1 see in thy band-a. luigo j
rou in such notes. Blie is the daughter of a
poor widow, and thou hnst been the means of j
ber doing greui injury, oi.o another." '
Lord Henry banded him another fifty dol-
lar note und smiled us be suid, "you under- l
stand vour business well. Hut vou have !
acted nobly, and 1 reverence you for it. If
you ever visit England, come and see me ;
I wil! give you a cordiul welcome, uud treat
you as a nobleman."
"Farewell. Iriend," replied tho Quaker
"though much to blame in this ufi'uir. thou
bust behaved nobly. May'st tbon be blessed
in domestic life, uud trifle no more with the
feelings of poor girls; not even with thoso
whom others bavu belruyed und deserted."
When the girl was arrested she bad sulTi
c'ont presence of mind to assume a false name,
und by that means her true one was kept out
of the newspapers. "1 did this," snid she,
for my poor motharis sake." With the
money given by Lord Stuart the silk was paid
for. uud sho wus sent home to her mother
well provided with clothing. Her name and
place of residence forever remaided a secret'
in the breast or her benefactor.
Years after these events transpired a luny
called ut Friend Hopper's house and asked
to see him. When he entered the room be
found a handsomely dressed young matron
and a blooming boy of five or six years old.
She rose quickly to meet him, and her voice
choked us she suid. ''Friend Hopper, do you
know mu ?" He replied that be did not. She
tixed her teurful eyes earnestly upon him,
and suid, "Yu once helped me when I was
in great distress." JJut the good missionary
had helped too many in distress to bu able to
recollect her without moro precise inl'ormu
tion. With a tremulous voice she bade ber
son go into tbe next room for a few minutes ;
then dropping on her knees, she bid her face
in his lap and sobbed out : "I am the girl
who stole the silk. Uh. where should 1 now
be if it bad not been lor vou."
When ber emotion was somewhat calmed
she told him that she had married a biuhly
respectuble tnai, a .Senator of bis unlive
State, lieing on a visit in Friend Hopper's
vicinity, she hud aguin und again' passed bis
dwelling, looking wistfully ut the windows to
i-utch u sight ol him ; bnl wheu sho attempt
ed to enter tier couraga luiluti.
'But 1 must return home to-morrow," said
sho, "uud 1 could nut go away without oui-e
more seeking and thanking him who hud
saved mo from ruin." She recalled ber little
boy and said to him, "Look at bun, and re
member him well; for he was the best friend
your mother ever hud." With an earnest
invitation to Vi.-it her hnppy home, ami u
ferveut "God bless you," she bade ber bene
factor farewell,"
An entire railroad train ran over a drunk
en man. a few nights ugo, near Greensbo.
r ugh, N. C. He hud fallen on Ihetrack and
the cowcatcher b-ing sufliciertly elevated
not to curry him with it, be lay there in safe
ty to tha amazement of thi conductor and
engineer, who of course thought be wus cut
to pieces.
A Biknos AybeaK Dvr.usT.--In the city
of 11 ue una Ay res, 1), Lucio Muncillu, a
member of one of tho first and wealthiest
families, and nephew of the Ex-Dictator
Uosus, recently clutlleiiged Ht. Manuel,
another "first family" mull to tight a duel,
For this crime he has been sentenced to
three yeur's banishment from the province,
end ut the end i f that period will i only be
allowed to return upon giving bonds or
SlOO.liyO current money not to renew bis,
challenge. Duelists duu't liud much favor
iu Buenos Ay res.
Louis Nopoleon owns a beautiful pair of bay
horses, purchased fur him it Lewis couutv
New 1'urk, for $31)00.
, Tuanssoitino The Governor of Main hi
appointed tho rih of November aa a' day of
tbauksgiving. This is the third blaUt that
selected Ibis day. .
' Tine Town or Coi.oat, California, Des
troted. Tlit town of Colnsi has been en.
tirely destroyed by Ere; . The entire tpwn Is
burned down, except the Colusi House, tbt
America House, and two or thret wooden
sbauties. Forty borstt and : mules were
biirntd to death, and a Bp&Disb child w aa
also destroyed by trt. Tbt ion if eitimatar!
at 20,000. J
Mode of meeting the American Pres
ident. .
? The Presidential candidates are oot toted
hpon directly by the people. Each Slnto
chooses as many electors os it bas members
in both bouses of Congress, and ibis body,
when chosen, constitute the electoral college
by wbom tho President and Vice President
itro chosen. In theory this body is supposed
to deliberate, and select from tho statesmen
of the country but pructicully the several
parties select their candidate nnd nominate
electors with a view to their support in tho
college. Thus instead or any deliberation,
(he votes of tbe electors of each State are
given in a body for one or the olber candi
dates. The electors of each State meet in
the capital of the State on a given day, cast
their votes, nnd transmit the result to the
Speaker of the nouse of Representatives nt
Washington. Tlioy ore thero opened in the
presence of both Houses, nnd the general re
sult declared. Tho electoral college consists
of 296 vote?, distributed as follows :
SIXTKKN IREK STATUS.
Maine 8
New Hampshire 5
Vermont 5
FIFTRKtf St.AVt STATES.
Delaware
3
8
15
10
8
10
3
9
7
C
' 4
12
12
9
' 4
120
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Lousiana
Texas
Tennesse
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkaosus
Massachusetts
13
4
6
35
7
27
23
13
11
6
0
4
4
176
Iilioda Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa k
California
To seen re an elention by the people is Is
necessary to obtain 149 voles out of the 296.
How Wot.vks Cajole and Cai-tibk Wild
Houses. Wherever several of tbe larger
wolves associate together for mischief, there
is always n numerous tituin of smaller ones tn
follow in the rear, and act as auxiliaries in
the work of destruction. Two large wolves
are sufficient to destroy the most powerful
horse, and seldom more than two ever begin
the assault, although there may be a score in
the gang. It is no less curious than amusing
to witness this ingenious mode of attack.
If there is do snow, or but little on the
ground, two wnlve approach in the most
playful and caressing manner, lying, rolling
and frisking about, until tbe two credulous
nnd unsuspecting victim is completely put off
his guard liy curiosity and familiarity. During
this lime the gang, squatting on 'heir bind
quarters, look on at u distance.
After nmn tir p ; ( tm
assailants separate, when one opproaches the
horse's head, the other bis tuil, with a shyness
uud cunning peculiar to themselves. At this
stage of the attack, their frolicsome ap
proaches become very interesting it is it)
right good earnest; the former is a mere
decor, the latter is the real ussailui.t, and
keeping bis eyes steadily fixed on the ham
strings or flanks of the horse. The critical
moment is then watched, and the attack is
simultaneous; both wolves spring nt Iheir
victim at tbe same instant one to the throat,
the other to the flank and if successful,
which they generally ore, tho bind ono never
lets go his hold till the horse is completely
disabled Instead of springing forward or
kicking to disengage himself, the horse turns
round and round without ul'empting u de
fence. The wolf before then springs behind
to assist the other. The sinews are cut, nnd
in Imlf the time I huve been describing it.
the horse is on his side; his struggles are
fruitless the victory is won. At this signul
the lookers-on close in at a gallop : but the
small Try of followers keep at a respectable
distunce, until their superiors are gorged, and
then they take their turn unmolested.
Confidence in One's Sel
When a crisis bafalls you, nnd tho emer
gency requires moral cauiAge und noble man
hood" to meet it. be equal to the requirements
of the moment and rise superior to the obsta
cles iu your path The universal, testimony
of men whoso experience exactly coincides
with yours furnishes the consoliug reflection
reflection that difficulties may be ended by
opposition. There is no blessing equal to
th' possession of a stout heart. The magni.
tude of the dunger needs nothing more than
a greater effort than ever at your hands. If
you prove recreant in the hour of trial you
re tlie worst of recreants, and deserve no
compassion. Fe not disnisyed nor unman
ned whin yon should be bold. and during, un
flinching und resolute. Tha cloud whose
threatening murmurs you hear wilh fear nod
dreud is pregnant with blessing, and the
frown whose sternness now uiukes you shud
der und tremble will ere long be succeeded
by a smile or bewitching sweetness and be.
t-icnty. Then be strong and manly, oppose
equal equal forces to open difficulties, keep
stiff upper-lip, and trust in Providence.
Greatness can only be achieved by those who
are tried. Tho condition of that achieve
meut is confidence iu one's self!
Tuf. Descendants of Franklin. There
are tin male descendants of the i.mily of
Franklin to perpetuate his name. The cele
brated Prof. Uacbe, who bus been spoken of
as "tho nearest descendant of Dr. Franklin
hving," is one of tho muiiy great grand
children. Two of his grand-daughters, we
are informed, are living in their native city,
Philudshphia Mrs. William J; Dunne and
Mrs. Thomus Sergeant only Surviving chil.
dren of the Doctor's daughter Saruh, Mrs.
IJrtche. Mrs. Uucbe wn the mother of four
sons and three daughters, ull of whom hud
children, and the descendants iu the third
and fourth degrees are numerous.
The oblest mule deecendant now living is
Dr. Franklin Bache, of Philadelphia, oldest
scm nr. Dr. Frunkliu's eldest grand-ton, I.
F. Uucbe.
A great niece of Franklin, Mr. Jan
Kinsman, ulso resides in Philadelphia. Born
iu Boston, und now in her 90th year, she is
one of. tha few of those surviving who re
member the famous "Tea Parly."
SiNu-r.Ait Accident During the lust
greut Iresbet. the residence of A - Gillinan, in
ahelburne Fulls, Mass., was undermined, and
bus since rested ou props. Lust Monday,
while Mrs. G. and two clnldisn were in tha
bouse, it slid from its prop into Deerfield
river, distance of 30 feel. Tbt inmates,
were rescued alive, but badly hurt, Tbt
house Wat eompbttt wreck;
Raii.oadOVixino- -Tha Enlfulo str-d Laka
Huron Railroad is "to be opened from BoffaJo,
N. York, to Paris, 0. W.,oo tlit 30th inst,
' MdluBaobe( hat beta advised by btr
pbycieisai to pais le ' r -
0 c t r j
"FOR MOTHER'S SAKE."
A father and his little ton
On wintry wares were fcmiling j
Fast, from their way, tbe light of dty
In cloud and gloom was falling :
And fiercely round their lonely bark
Tho stormy winds were wailing.
They knew that peril hovered near;
They prayed, "Oh I heaven, doliver"
But a wilder blast came bowling past.
They struggled in the icy gracp
fir !.... .1.-1. !.::
v. iuo, uum, rusuuig river.
"Cling Tost to rr.e, my darling child,"
An anguiblied voice was crying ;
While, silvery-clear, o'er tempest drear,
Hose softer tones. reDivinar.
"Oh 1 mind not me, my father dear
i in not alruid ot dying ;
Oh I mind not me, but save yourself.
For niotfier's sake, dear futher;
Leave me and hasten to tbe shore,
Or who will comfort mother?"
The angel forms that ever wait,
liuseen, on man attendant,
Flew up, o'erjoyed, to heaven's bright gate.
And there, on page resplendent,
nigh over those of heroes bold, '
And martyrs famed in storv.
They wrote tho name of that brave boy,
Aud wreathed it rouud with glory.
God bless the child !- -ay, ho did bless
Thut noble self denial,
And safely bore him to tbo shore,
Through tempest, toil, und trial,
Soon, in their bright and trauquil home,
Son, sire, and dear mother
For whose sweet site so much was done.
In rapture met each other.
THE EOOR KNOCKEE.
BV FBEDER1CR CUCKSXT.
I have loudly knocked at the House of
Weulth ;
One penuy dropped from the window by
stualtb,
I have knocked, too, right earnest, at Loves
Door.
Alas 1 there stood knocking some fifty more.
I dared to stop at the Castle of Fame ;
But ouly to mounted Knights auswer cauo.
I also sought out the Laborer's Thatch ;
But the cries of woe mado me drop tbe latch
I thought in tbe house of Content to hido ;
But no oue could show it me, far nor wide.
There is hot one mansion small and still ;
And now at its dark portal, knock I will.
It already shelters many a gnest ;
Yet to many aiore will the Grave give Rest!
Janner'5 Department
From the Gerinsutowa Tilegraph.
Transplanting Fruit and Other Trees.
Mr. Frcas: This is a department of
terracultn re in which very few who have not
the advantages of a practical education, excel
0o chiuf obstacle in the way or success,
and the one, probably, which more thafl any
ot all other causes combined renders abortive
tho efforts and hopes of the tyro, is to te
found in the imperfect manner of preparing
the boles for the reception of the trees.
Forest trees require, of course, larger exca
vations than fruit trees, which are generally
of moro diminutivo size, und set in better
soil. To illustrate the necessity of giving the
roots ample "scope, uud verge enough," we
present, in this place, the experiments mnde
by M. Cliulonncan, a French author of dis
crimination, and whoso Zed in' this depart
ment of horticultural science, has "secured to
him the respect or all who are familiar with
bis efforts and their results :
"Four peach trees, resembling each ether
as to sizo and vigor of growth, as much as
possible, were planted. No. 1 in a hole tbree
feet square i No. 2 in a hole two feet square,
and Nos. 3 and 4 in hole eighteen inches
square. Tbe soil and exposition similar. No.
1 ha every year given the most abundant
crops, and the relative sizes of the trees are
Dow os follows ; the stem of No. 1, la feel
high and 8 inches in circumference; that of
No. 2. 9 Teet high nnd 5J inches iu circum
ference ; No. 8, 6 feet high and 3 inches 8
lines iu circumference; and No. 4, feet
higb and 3 inches in circumference."
It may be well here to remark that trees
and plants derive their aliment from the soil
in a state nt solution, and that this ii effected
through the ugency of the minute terminal
points of spnntiioles of tbe roots; These
are almost uucroecopial in their tinity, end
indeed are so fragile that they can on'.y pN
meate the finest and most perfectly favorable
soil. Any obstruction iu the form of a stone,
consolidated mass of earth, or other obstacle,
operates to direct them, and Consequently to
prevent the supplying their proportional share
or nourishmhul to the tree. They ore, in
many respects, strictly onalogous to the
lactealt of the human system, and compara
tively possess ull the fragility aud minuteness
of organisation which characterise tbe latter.
It will li4.-i.ee be seen that any exposure or
unnecessary drying of tho roots, previous to
their trunsplunlution, end subsequent to tbeir
removal from the nursery, must be, of neces
sity, higblV detrimental and injurious to their
health. On the same account, all harsh
stamping and crowding while transplanting,
is to be avoided, as it endangers these organs,
which are so essential to tbt health aud
iucreineut of tbe tree.
Qilino LATcnu and II in'ois.- Every per
son who lives iu a bouse, should spend lilteen
minutes once every mouth in going over eve
ry part with a teuspooulul of oil aud a feather
and give all the hinges, locks and latches a
touch. It will save au incredible amount ol
scraping, banging, jarring, squeaking, harsh
grutiug, dismal cream u, and otber divers
and several nolsec, which result from thu
wuut of a little oil.
Bait and Brmia-. A Boston butter deal
er whe purchase ituuieusa quantities of bat
ter, in Northern New York, is in tbe habit of
sending car I aids of suit f ratuously to those
with whom ha hsi ofade contracts, so much
depend, in hi opinion, on tbt kind of tlt -The
ground rock alt is meet o1umL For
tbt Bios teleet aa, a UUl fiat Ju tafiar,
worked lute the butwr, 1 a jrett Lujieove
worked in
Tho nistoty of Butler;
From the various statements Sr history, ii
may be safely couc luded that the Jiscovory of
butter is attributable licit tier 16 the Gieeka
nor Roman, but thot tbe forme.' weio mnd
acquainted with it by the Scy hiuns, Thra
cians and Prygians, and the Liter bv the
people or Germany. Hoppnars, 'ays Jleilci
man. Hint when they had learned the art of
making it, they employed it only at n oint
tnent in their baths, and particularly ns '
medicine. It is never, mentioned trr Galen
and others as food, though they have spoken
of it as applicable to other purposes. No
notice is taken of it by Aplcius, nor is thele
anything snid in that respect tiy the authors
who treat on agriculture, though they Live
given accurate information regarding milk,'
cheese and oil. This mny beeusily accounted
for by the fact, that the ancient s were pr.lire.'
ly accustomed to the use of good oil. In like
manner, butter in very livile used nt the
present day in Italy, Spain, Portugal, ain!
the southern parts of Frunce, but it is sold
in the apothecaries' shops for medical pur
poses.' During the ages of Paganism butter
appears to have boon very scarce in Norway f
mention is mado by bistoriuus of a presort of
butter so largo thut a man could riot curry it,
and which was considered a very respectublo
giffamier' M"ayasine.
Kickino Colts. Mr. Vf. L. F. Jones, of"
Ashbtiry, gives U3 the following moiie of
breaking colts of the bad habit of kicking.
Whenever a colt Licks, h'2 takes hold ol tbo
bead and neck gently, by clapping his arm
around und holding ou to the nose mU.'t ha
ceases, to struggle, patting him occasionally
and speuking kind words to him, Py doinjf
this a Tew times, he says the worst case cant
bo cured.
..ii.
M a N u n k Heaps. Tho nsttal offensive oder
aud evaporation from them mny be entirely
prevented by sprinkling over the dung heap,
by means of an ordiuary water can, a solution
of a pound of commou green copperas in a
gallon of water;
I"- -'- - - - JJLg
Things I should like to see;
A fashionable bootmaker who was not;
'from Paris." A gentleman who wus not si
self-constitulcd inspector of ladies' bonnet
liuings. A business man, how great soever
his hurry, whor would Dot stop to wafch femi
niue aukles climb in and oat cT omnibuses.
A mule pedestrian divorced from his cane
who knew what to do wilh, hands. A man
who could hold an umbrella properly over tt
lady's bonnet : or put on ber clou!.; or shawl,
without crushing her bonnet or hair; or bo
good natured wli6n ho was sick, or had cut
his chin in shavinrj, or hnd to wuit ten min
utes for his dinner or breakfiist, or who waS
ever "refused" by a lady. A bachelor whose
corpetdid not wear out frst in front of the
looking-glass. An author who did not feel
nervous at tho idea of examining trunk linings
and parcel wrappers. A hsiidsome Child who
did not grow up to be homely. A woman
who was not at heart inimical to borown sex.
A married man who could give ihe right hand
of fellowship to a wife's old lover : -i take a
hint from the toe cTher slipper, under the ta
ble, before company. A miliner who could
be bribed to make a bonnet to Cover tne head
A dressmaker who did not consider a "perfect
fit" to cohsiot in nn aimer of whalebone ami
a breathless squeeze. A husband's relatives
who could speak well of hia wife. A doctor
who had not more patients than ho cccld tt
tond to. A school teacher whose interest it!
bis pupils was not graduated by the stuhdirfg
of their parents or the length of their purse..
A washerwoman whri ever lost an article of
clothing. A public speaker who did not
search for the lost thread of his discourse in
tha convenient tumbler of water at his elbow.
An old maid who was not so from choice;
A Witty Tar. An accident knocked
jolly tar overboard, nnd swimminv; in tha
rudder, he was for a tiino out of the s!ght of
the crew. The Captain, fueling alarmed,
called over tie stern t
Hallo ! Jack, are von there?"
"Yes, sir, cried Jack."
"How are you getting on below V said tho
Captain.
"Oh, swimmingly, sir," BhoSted the fioaa
doring bailor.
AJFrenchman being troubled with the gout
vfia asked whnt difference there was between'
that and the fheiimat ism. "One very great
difference," replied Monsieur, "srppnse you
tuke one vice., put your finger in, you turn'the
crew till you can bear him no longer Hat is
de rheumatism ; den 'spose you give him ono
turn more dat is de pout.
I'Haveyougot (he catechism, Jemmy rf
said a female visitpr to a little yellow huired
boy; . "Mainmn," ekclaimed little Willi,
"did I ever have tho catechism?' Ho thought
it a new complaint, but it is an old one,
espet.'ally wita children.
Cas't Afford It." Come in Joe, tnd
lei's take a drink."
Thank tod. Thomris. enn't afford it. "
'Well, but 1 11 pay for if."
'O. I'm not speaking of mOnev."
"Whut then?"
"Loss of health and energy, moral prinJ
ciple, character, peace Of miod", self respect;
aud sweet breath."
A young lady expfaincd to sprinter the
other day the distinction between printing and
publishing, and at the conclusion nT her re
marks, by way of illustration, she said, " you
may print a kiss oo uiy cheek, but you mast
not publish it."
TfK RBSOl.PTTflN. .
Too much drinking fiss caused me pain j
I'll never look at a glass again.
TIo kept his word and never lied.
And yet by drinking wine he died;
"How could be do it?" only think;
lit shot his eye when he tock a drirk.
OS Opt Certificate or TFATn. written
by aphys)ciaD of lurre practice," rerefved at
tha City Inspector's Office, read a follows : '
Mrs. Kan-lyr Johnson dawther aged five,
month and ate days died with def.licusy of
lift to dsy under my attendance."
"That if a it." rneao'ing' the Rev. John
Wesley, said a right reverend bishop', to
George the Third, "should be ileneed. yea r
majesty." "Tree, my lord, tree," rejoined! .
tha king, "we'll make a bishop ot him, od
ht'll atvtr preach again." -
A Qva-roN b4 been ti4 in one tl tr .
eeort vJtar a biiad bS eo bjt.sa)
UaJ-a tor )eTWe at sfebjf Tfct) J-r