iad you eagerly, and perhaps nderstand year peculiar poaitioa better than yon sup poM ; aad your, patient resignation to the ill of your relative, will never cease to exche iny admiration." I waa now aileot from aatooiahmeat. I had believed myself totally disregarded, and to fiod I win the object of commenda tion from one whose good opinion was po highly prized, agitated me in no alight de gree. I did not answer, and Mr. B. went o to say " I have been so much sn object of at traction on account of worldly advantage, that 1 bad grown suspicious of all woman kind. You alone have never tired to fix my attention by studied arts ; you have never effected anything ; the tenderoeasof your tones, and the sweetness of your de portment under adverse circumstances, has had its effect upon me. I require a faith ful, affectionate heart, in exchange for my own, and I wish, if possible, to induce you to become my wife.'' This avowal was so unexpected that the surprise waa almost oversowing. 1 trem bled so excessively that I waa obliged to lean heavily upon my companion for sup port.' Alter struggling for composure I reptjed " Age has much to do witk the private fancies of gentlemen, and this is a point upon which I will not deceive yon ; 1 am thirty-three years of age." "1 have no fancy for foolish girls," he returned. " and as I am three years your senior, shall kave no cause for com plaint on tbia score. But you are pale, you are surprised," he continued, yet, by the expression1 of your countenance, 1 can hope thai I am not indifferent to you, and you are too generous to keep me in suspense. Here was a situation for me, an oner from a man whom'I had supposed so im measurably my superior, that I had looked upon him, as some flower from its grassy bed might bo supposed to worship the star whose silvery raya shone upon it from the azure dome above. Yet I must ac knowledge be was the only being who hsd long been aware that hopeless as my case appeared, in my secret heart I adored him. 1 smiled st the pleasure be expressed, when the desired assurance waa given, and my reader wilt excuse me, I trust, for admit ting that my bosom throbbed with no little pride as we walked op the gravel walk in front of the house, especially aa I knew, that although unseen, my sisters were watching us. At the door we parted ; my lover, before taking his departure, in forming me that he would wait upon papa in the morning. I proceeded immediately to tny own room, whither Rose and Selina followed. Where did you meet Mr. Baryton V interrogated Selina, in an angry voice. At John's cabin, I answered, at the same time sealing myself on the edge of the bed, for I really was too much sgitaled to stand. Here my mother and Constance entered. ' Only see how pale she is, and now her eyes sparkled," cried Rose, with a con templous laogh. Rhode is alwaya with any little act of civilly, added Constance. ! dare say he met her, and could not well get over escorting her home.' What were you doing at John's cot tage 1" enquired Selina, spitefully. M I only called one moment to enquire for Rhode, who is sick, and Mr. Baryton waa there, and followed me out.'' I do not see what be could have to say to you, aaid my mother, in a lone which implied a great deal, and would hae brought tears to my eyes, had I been less happy than at present. The reader will perhaps excuse me, when I say that there waa doubtless some triumph in my voice as I answered, even while my face glowed painfully "He said a ereat deal. In the first place be told me that he had studied my character, that he loved me, and finally asked me to become his wife." Here my auditors were so overpowered by astonishment that they all appeared struck dumb. Constanceand Rose flushed crimsob. white Selina turned pale as death. It is false ! I do not believe it,' ahe cried, in an agitated voice, while her lips trembled so that ahe could scarcely apeak. "He does not know your age, or he would never dream of marrying such aa old maid. - "tie does," I answered, calmly, I told him distinctly that I was thirty-three, and he said he had no fancy for foolish girls. To-morrow he will wait upon my father to aak his consent.'' , Hera mamma, who appeared to have gtfiaed some command over herself, arose and advancing towards me, took my hand and kissing me, said "Roods, my love, yon have alwaya been a dutiful and aff etiooate child, and you merit the good fortune about to be bestowed mom you. I crave your forgiveness for any difference I may have manifested be tween yon and yonr sisters, sod I must aay if you manifest the same spirit aa a erife which has -distinguished yon aa a daughter. 1 do not fear for tbe bsppioess of your husband." My mother's kindness quite overcame rae,and falling upon her neck, 1 burst in to tears, r 8kebrced ase tenderly, and lefttbajwam. My asster silently follow. jd her example; and, although I regretted SeJina'a severe disappointment, yet I was loo happy- to dwell upon aught but my own brilliant prospects. In imagination, I again recalled the noble form ot my lover the expression ol tbe eyes which had beamed so londly upon me his superior endowments and worth) and in my inmost heart fell that wealth or station were aa nothing in . the balance. He, and he alone, would have been my choice of nil the world, had beggiog been my portion with him. As there was no occasion for delay, our marriage was solemnized as soon as the necessary preparations could be made. I will not narrate the particulars. Suf fice it lo say, according to my desire, the ceremony was performed quietly my lather giving me away ; and as my hus band's hou was in perfect order, we pro ceeded there lo spend the first months ol our uoion. I will not dwell upon the metamorphose wrought by love. I now enjoyed the en tire affection of a man I idolized. To please bia taste, I waa elegantly and ex pensively dressed ; and, when I smiled a welcome lo bis friends at our first party, attired io shining satin, with a few judiciously-disposed oroamentg, and a fairy fa bric of lace and ribbon upon my head I actually beard some compliments upon my personal appearance, which were doubtless nut intended for any ears but those imme diately addressed. After some time, we proceeded abroad Selina, whose health appeared failing, ac companied us. Io Paris she married an American gentleman, a friends of Mr. Baryton, who occupied an official station ofconaiderable importance. We remained in Europe some time, but, notwithstanding the luxurioua carriage, and a constant auccession of new and in teresting objects, I grew weary of travel, aod began to pine for the lovely and rich seclusion of our distant home, and my husbsnd, who appears to know no wish but to render me happy, agreed to return. We have generally resided at Eagle's Cliff. Early associations render it dear to ua both. Tbe old housekeeper still survives, and I have placed Eunice with her as an assis tant. John and his family are also com fortably established under our fostering care. My parents are yet living but, as papa haa become very infirm and a great ina id, my mother's time is principally devo ted to him. Constance and Rote remain unmarried. They visit ua frequently, and take great pleaaure in my children, of whom I have three. The two eldest are boys, and bear a atrong resemblance to i heir mamma; but we are entirely uncon cerned as lo the degree of personal beauty tbey may possess. Tbe little girl, who, at my husband a earnest request, was christened by (aa be styled it) the beloved name of Rhoda, might aiand for the origi-, nal of the portrait if ber father, taken when a child. She has the same deep. dark eyes, and picturesque, auburn curls. Unconsciously, we place great value upon externals; and, notwithstanding her name. little Rhoda Baryton is a person cf a vast deal more consequence than was ber moth er at tbe same age. I am now upwards of forty, but the mir ror into which 1 am gazing, reflects the pleasing image of a woman in the prime ol life, dressed in a fashionable, flowing robe and tasteful French cap. No one, to look at me, would suppose I had ever been a despised old maid. But, after all, happi ness is the greatest embellisher. To those of mv own sex, who occupy a situation similar lo what mine once was, 1 will now whisper a few words of advice Dj not grow fretful and peevish under ad verse circumstances ; be gentle be a (Tec tionale ; for there is a charm in goodness which renders a plain lace beautiful Trust to time to make known your merit and if you do not meet with jour reward in like manner with me, you will enjoy it in the consciousness of having done your duty; and you will be. blessed with the pleasing n flection I hat, when for ever gone, kindly thoughts and gentle memories will linger round your " vscsnt chair. We hear of the death ol Andrew Shofls, formerly of this place, at Troy on New Year's day, under the following distressing circumstances : He waa upon a loan oi wood which was placed on end in the aleiuh box. and upon coins oil n bridge near the village the wood pitched forward, ihrawimr him under (he horses' feet. His head was caught under the sleigh runner, and he carried, or rather shoved in front of the runner, for some rods. His fare and head were horribly mangled and lacerated, his neck disocated, and when assi-tance reached him.whieh was but a few moments he was already dead. Another young man upon the wood, waa uninjured. (I owan da Reporter, Jan. II. One day last week, as Roger Fowler, with his wife and child was errwsing the creek near Monroeton upon the ire. the horses broke through, and the occupant of the sleuth were placed in imminent per il. We are happy lo learn, however, that they were rescued without material injury. A valuable hcrse waa drowned. Ibid. In 1899. when the next Presidential term brains, Gen. Case will he 71, Mr. Bu chanan, ., Mr. Clay 76, Mr. Webster 71. Mr. Benton 71, Mr. Fillmore S3, and Gen.Scott 09. Geu.Hooaton, we believe. will be about 60. Gen. Butler a little older. Judge Wnodbory CO, Judge Douglaasabout IS, and Gen. Lane something over 00. IjEWISBURG CHRONICL.K AND WEST BRANCH FARMER m nwu. H. O. HICKOK, Editor. O. ST. WOI9EBT, FnbUshsr. At 1 to aih in advance, 1,T in three moatha, tipald within Use jaw, sail $20 at the end of the year. Ageata la PtiilMitlpfciv-V S hlsa and E W Can. Letvisburg, Fa. Wednesday Morning, Jan. 22. ADVERTIZE Executors, Administrators, Psblfc OSkns, City aa Country Merchants, Manuinrtunre, Mechanics. BosiaeM Wen all who wish to procure or to dispose of anything woakt do well to pre notice of tbe aame UiroMKh the "Ltwidmrg Chrvmide." This papi-r has a good sad ioereaainic nreulatkm in a community contai ning as large a proportion of active, sotveot producers, eoaauasrra, aad dealers, as aay other ia the State. New Smut tf achina. We had an . opportunity the other day to examine the new Smut Machine, inven ted and manufactured by Sir. J. Berg- stresser, of this place. Ita peculiarities are, that tbe wheat is fanned above and below, when it goes in and as it comes out, at the sme time; and in its progress passes through Jive successive cleansing operations, none of which is harsh or se- : ceedings of the Legislature jet, the election vere, but all together, very thorough and ' of officer and arranging of committees in effectual. Specimens exhibited to us, of j cessnrily connining much time. Col.Sli- the work of this and various other ma chines, demonstrate the fact that Mr. Bergstrcsser's machine cleans wheat in a style nearly fifty per cent, better, in all re spects, than those with which it has been contrasted. The demand for this machine will no doubt rapidly increase wherever its qualities become known. Vocal Concert The celebrated "Eddy Family" gave our citizens a rich musical treat in the Town Hall last evening. This charming band of vocalists have improved greatly since their last visit here. They intended repeating the perform ancc this evening with a change of pro- rmmme. but we regret that not being able trot, nnv nvtm tint flint niiwttlit L-en- ! nel, the Town Hall, they were obliged to pass on. J6T Jcixse Pollock. Upon the intel ligence of the death of Judge Anthony at Harrisburg, Gov. .Johnston nominated Hon. James Pollock of Milton, to supply his place; the Senate promptly and unani mously confirmed the nomination ; aud wc suppose Judge Pollock is now holding his first Court in Blooinsbnrj. Before tbe fact of his appointment was known, we un derstand Mr. Pollock had united with other members of the Xorthumlerland bar in recommending their senior member, Hugh Bellas, Esq., for the vacancy. The integrity, the ability, and the qualifications of the new Judge, are too well known to require encomiums at our hand. It is confidently stated that Judge Kid der, of Schuylkill, will resign at the March term of his Court and that Joshua W. Comly, Esq., of Danville, will be appointed his successor. S& There were twelve votes taken in the Democratic caucus for U. S. Senator of Pennsylvania, of which we give five 1st 3d 6th 9th 12th Black, Woodward, 9 15 4 6 16 17 6 6 4 16 17 16 9 61 4 4 24 i 16 22 7 6 llrodhcad, Foster, 34 ; 0 j 5 1 Pluiucr, 7 and several scattering. In Joint Ballot, Mr. Brodbcad had 76 votes, the Whigs giving 53 votes to differ ent eminent men in that party, and the Representative from Tioga voting fur Mr. Wilinot. ayThe authorities of Lewistown Bo rough (not licwisburg) have had neat boards put up on the corners of each street, designating the name of the street. The Gazette recommends that the doors on Market street be numbered. The Grand Jury of Mifflin County has advised the County Commissioners to appropriate $250 towards procuring a Town Clock to be put unon the Court House. I a-The Sheriff's deed of the Danville and Pottsvillc Railroad was not made out to the Trevorton Company, but to Moncure Robinson, Esq., and Geo. H. Thompson, in trust for the bondholders. 31 r. Robin son was Principal Engineer when the road was laid out. The above statement from tbe Sunbury American leaves the impres sion that the road remains in the hands of its fricndH. - tST'Mr. Thomas Yearick, the Colporteur of the American Tract Society for Union Connty, has commenced his labors, and the Good Samaritan says visited 91 fami lies in Limestone Tp. week before last. Besides selling, and giving away good books, his object is to make kind inquiries into the religious condition and wants of the people. Couhty Meeting. The Whigs of Uni on County will hold a General Meeting the first evening of next Court Monday, Feb. 17th. 19" A " Union" meeting, without dis tinction of party, ia also advortised to come off Feb. 18th. .Our new correspondent, " Zincubus," takes off the trashy material with which most of the City Jonrnab' are filled, in a faithful and racy style. There should be a proper portion of local news of general interest in every news journal, but not to intrude upon tbe room needed by patrons beyond the sound of ''bow-bells.'' - The Works of Joseph, ILLUSTRATED. We have before us the First Part of the above work, now in ooure of publication by Jno. Tallis k Co., of New York, and Londor, (Eng.) It contains four splendid Steel Engravings, executed in a superior style by the most eminent Artists. No one should fail to procure a copy of this invaluable religious and historical family work, so long regarded as a standard pub lication. The Agent is now stopping at Kline's Hotel, where he will remain a few days. Specimens can be seen at the Rea ding Room, and at this office. gtiT- The State Capitol, at Harrishurg, in now lighted with gas, which is introduced into many private houses and places of business. - - foTSomc Timber Land for sale will be . foullj noticed among our New Advertise- ! mcntg this week. PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. We find nothing important in the pro- fer we observe h on the most important j committee that ol Ways anJ Meant ; nl- j so on the military committee, second only j toCflpt. Djwncr, a real hero of the Mexi-j can war. I The Columbia members in each House I have introduced bill to re annex Montour to Coluu.bia county. Nctos & Notions. During the piesant week, Trenton will be a point of considerable attraction In aditi'into ihereremonies andmilitarv at tending G"V. Fun's Inauguration on Tues day, the New Jen-ev llistnricul Sot-ic'v, "'e JM. J. Society ol leacners, ana me . J; .'''T" Hf". Association will hold their Annual Meet mi's the latter on Tuesday and the two former on Thursday. James C. Lawson is appointed Associate Judge in Clarion county, in place of llob't P. Mnclay, resigned. Connecticut has a population of 371, 047; gain in ten years, 61,932. In Pittsburg, Mr. Guthrie, Dem.. had I&Otf votes for Mayor ; Iloggen, Whig. 1 147 ; Barker, I he present incumbent,! 140. In Allegheny City, Kennis, Whig, bas4St majority. Renj. Hartshorn, of Clearfield county is adpointed Whiskev Inspector in Pennsyl vania, vice John Killion, deceased. Columbus Jan. 18 The Whigs have nominated Hiram Griswold.of Stark coun ty, as U. S Senator. Tbe House passed a resolution, unanimously, to go into the election of Senator on Thursday next. At a meeting of the Board of Regents of i he Smithsonian Institu'e, at Washington, January 11th, Chief Justice Taney was unanimously elected Chancellor, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the succession of Millard Fillmore to the Presidency. The annual reports of the committees exhibi' the a (lairs of the Institution in a highly sat isfactory condition. The Literary World announces that j htrrafltr authors will not bo allowed lo ; review their own books in its columns ! j The ll-imeorad Exemption Law of j New York-went into oration on the lt- j it exempts I rem sale on execution lor m-ois here'ifter contntcted, the lot and huildinus 1 hereon, occupied as a residence owned by t tm di'Ulor. beinn a houehnlrtir and having it family, to the value of $1000. We learn from the Columbia Spy, that the Depot, belonging to the State, in Col umbia, was sold on Tuesday of last week for $8,000, to Mr. John Barr, of that Bo rough. The Court of M fTi.n has been oerupi' d nearly nil week in the trial ol J.R.Wingate, formerly Postmaster at Perryville, for pur loining money from the mail. The case was delivered to the Jury yesterday, and a verdict was rendered ihis morning of Not G ui ltt, but to pay the coil. Boston, Jan. 14. Addison Gilmore, Pres. of the Western R. R., fell dead in a lall room, at Waiertown, at II o'clock, niht ,a,t- ,,e had bfien toeing b it a few minutes before his death, Henry Long, recently captured as a slave at New York, was advertised to be sold at Richmond on Saturday last. On the 26ih ballot for (J. S. Senator in Missouri, Geyer, Whig, had 70 votes, Ben ton 55, Hall 31. James C. Martin, of Munnngahela, ia j chosen Librarian of tbe Pa. State Libra- Campbellville is the name of a new P. O , in Suilivan county John Campbell, P. M. Jarre S. Calhoun, of Ga , is appointed Gov. of New Mexico, and Judge Thomas Nelson, of N. Y., Chief Justice ol Oregon. Susquehanna county numbers 28,691 increase 7,496. Montrose, 017. Troy, Jan. IS. Gleasnn, who as stab bed a: a ball in this city, two or three eve nings since, by Charles Qiin, died y ester day. A coroner's jury brought in a verdict this morning.that the deceased was w ilfully and maliciously murdered by Charles Qnin, &-. Qujn is in jail, in this city, awaiting his trial. . Michigan report just 400.000 population- Hon. Ner Middleswarth of Union coun ty received the Whig nomination forTrea. surer of Pennsj Ivania. Gen. Bickel will probably continue in the office. A post office has been established in Chatham county, N. C, named "Jenny Lind." The Commissioners to select a site fori Poor House io Huntingdon county purcha sed the farm of W. B. Leas, in Shirley township. It contains 200 acres with good implements, and costs $9,800. The crop i . tbe ground goes with the farm. . SOT T2iU3 - iottsd dm for the Chronicla br Zine. . Important AaatvAL. Just as Phos bus kissed our earth and wound around hi couch the curtains of the night, on the 17th inst., a pedestrian proudly approached Derrstown, with weary step and slow, hav ing a parcel suspended on a walking stick which reposed on his off shoulder. He was accompanied by an affectionate cur, which followed in his footsteps as faithfully as a politician, and had a tail, the end of which terminated in a graceful flourish. After surveying the whole length of Market Street, and expressing his delight thereat, ho re-lighted his pipe, inquired the way to Smoketown, and in the on-coming darkness his receding form was soon hid from our mortal ken. PosT-OrriCE. The admirable facilities of this important functionary of Govern ment, demand our highest praise, and also Tuttrnii-iom. Sueh loves of letters! such large, fat, smoking newpapers ! reader, if you want anything in that hue, be sure to call at the Post-Office. No place like it. So says Zincubus, and Zincubus kuows. We'll dsnr all niRht, till brosyl day-tight. And go bom. with Um t" thr morning Thus sang the harp of the noble Byron's halls that sweetly-attuned instrument, capable of a thousand varied tones, which was rudely broken by the rough, cold winds of a bleak, crusty, icy, hard-hearted and iron-visagvd world. And what though the breast that inspired that incomparable melody lies pulseless beneath the ruin laden clods of classic Greece, yet its spirit lingers wherever Beauty sheds her smiles around, or chivalry bows at the feet of u love and duty." All the now staid old 'burgers of our own fair city were erst in itiated into the mazes of the witching dance, and long ago imbibed, at so much pcrj capita per nocturnam, those rudiments of gentility, which so distinguish them. Not to dance, is no longer pardonable in refined j circles; and to enter good society, tlie ball-room is the very threshold. With much approbation, therefore, Zin cubus records the fact that an additional halo was thrown around the 8th of Jan. this year, by a splendid " Cotillon Party" at Derrstown aforesaid, which almost twen ty couples graced with their presence, (in cluding one lady from Derrstown,) besides a haatbjoinc display of gapers. This cheer ing omen is suggestive of much rosin, and several ' nippers." Mi Li tart. The City Horse Troop turned out on Friday in their new undress, in full force, and looking as warlike as the Whiskmd barndoors and th Smc honas,'' as Pop Emmons, (himself a martial soul as well as poet) hath it. By-thc-by, speak ing of Pop reminds us that the venerable dame who keeps her establishment in the second underground floor of the E Pluribus Buildings, corner of Broad and Market streets, gave us a whole handful of popped corn the other day, for nothing at all Gratitude and truth conspire to compel us to confess that there is no place like the corner of Market and Broad for popped corn don't forget the number. Sprouts or Gexics. As we were com ing through the rye the other night, thiuk iug of nought in especial, and whistling Uncle Ned" with a very bad cold, wc accidentally stumbled upon the following beautiful origiual poetry, set to the tunc of We arc a' nurMiB. nid. nitl, midriia. Wc are a'auddin nt oar hoiuc at hocus. It is evidently the production of some promising youth who has dissolved part nership with the " mutual consent" of one side only. I should love to sec it in your charming bijou of a paper, which is the especial admiration of all the ladies of Boston. WEEDISTa OUT. O, many days thcgard'nrr .prods in pulling np the weeds That take the plare or rhoftr the growth of necessary seeds; The farmer and the florit are full of toils and can-s In fostering their prrriouN grains aad rnotingout tbe lares. They are all a pulling, pulling, pulling,. They are sil a pulling, pulling op the weeds! And thus in lite tbe moralists are busy all the while In aiding what is .in nous, and thwarting what is rile ; Law-givers and msuMtrates. as hand in hand they woifc, Are rooting out the poinnous plants whvreTcr they may Vrs, all are pulling, 4e. ilnrk. In rorietirs and rhnrrhra, and schools of rrery grade, The duly sad of w.-eiling out must often be ob-yed ; The tares will creep in w hen the purest wheat is grown, And oft are not di-ucted until both are fully blown Tbxa tni-y are all pulling Sc. And though at times by aeridrntounee men imperlert an, x wst-iui w mrvwn siae as weu aa worthies tare. Vet the weeliug must goon so, would the good be aaTrd, They must avoid the councils of the careless ami depraved, for there will be pulling, ac. But men the oiler Death wiU coase by him well atl be Then hall w n-an the fruit, whatever wa hare sown No error tbra shall harm us, no evil reach that Home, So poisoBous plant shall flourish in tbe Paradise to coma. And there'll be no pulling, Ac. . Ecclesiastical. Besides the dances, the popped corn, et cetera, of our charming city, we have churches and sabbath-schools in abundance, all of which we duly patron ize. To avoid any charge of bigotry (which Zincubus scorns to bear) he attends each at the same hour, that he may thereby en lighten the people's ignorance of their spi ritual teachers, all of which he does gra tuitously. - Last Sabbath, the several churches were all attended about as usual, except in perhaps one or two cases. Rev. Mr. Plum's discourse was very eloquent, fairly thrilling, and much supe rior and moro judicious than one preached there a year ago. ; Rev. Mr. Xinfar was profound and bril liant, but tee fear little appreciated.' Roy. Dr. Knox waa plain, pleasing, in structive, peculiar, as ever.'. : . . . . Rov. Mr. Johns was rery powerful, piq uant, and persuasive. : , Bishop Hobbs was hardly as entertain ing as usual, or perhaps we were alightly inclined to somnolency, Or lost the thread of his discourse while holding a discussion with a talented friend tfpon the compara tive merits of Cicero and Deutosthenes.. Their texts we unfortunately missed, our attention at the time having been ar rested by the blaze of beauty which shone at us. Altogether it was a brilliant day, warm, but not too hot for the season. Zincubus doubts not much good was effec ted. Business. There were "sevcra's" wag ons iu town, trading, the other day, and considerable money passed from hand to hand, and tome credit was asked and given. Railrotfd stocks are firm. Yeast, inclined to rise. No transactions in putty. Guin ea 6s above par minus OX, plus jf. We have a whole-souled sett of mer chants and tailors here merchants who will throw in with a 'cloth coat a row of buttons or lot of thread with the most perfect abandon tailors who can trans mogrify the rustiest clodhopper, by one suit, into a killing Adonis. Any young gent, wanting a stitch in time, or a coat on tick, can undoubtedly be accommodated at any of our gentlemanly, talented, and flourishing wholesale emporiums of fash ion, ic. 4c. &c, especially at Fitem k Trust's, where Zincubus had his last job of mending exeeuted in the most satisfac tory style. Police Court. Before the Mayor. " Half-past 7, aad a cloudy morning." A. Frerman is a frtcuuut no longer, having made too free with his neighbor Wrood's wood, which he would steal, and which would not dj in our law-abiding city. John Smith brought in for obstructing the streets with his music, and eloquence: sent to spout Shakespeare to unapplauding stone walls. Okoiike Xiagara Junes, a perfect Ama zon, marched up to the magistrate with a careless air, and a Caifornia countenance she is half Anglo Saxon and half a Na tive American. In a fit of jealousy she had made war upon her spouse, of the race of Pepin ; Niagara was too much for France; the Watch interfered, and Nia gara's thunders are heard no more. A J , a young gent, of good family let off on parole of honor for good behavior first offence. Two Gentlemen had a atMSunderbtanding played self-defence without gloves set tled, and went away. Ccrtar Aujnttut Sambo emigrated from Africa not long since, and entered upon one of the professions to which so many of his race are forced to aspire. Becoming emi nent in his line, he made love to Miss Ara minta Sophonisbo, late from the borders of the lordly Rhine, and vowed eternal devo tion to her or entire forgctfulness. Ara minta was not unconscious of the claims of one of the descendants of the Ptolcmys, and whose forefathers had chased the lion, fought the tiger, and stirred up the hippo potamuses from the bullrusbes of the marshy Nile. "Tho course of true love" for onee did " run smooth," until Sambo was found to be a thief ! Our pen blushes to record the fact, but the truth must be told. . . Manufacturing Geography. At i recent meeting of the Rajal Geo graphical Society, in London, a curious revelation was made that deserves the at tention of statesmen, all the world over. We find it reported as follows in a daily pnper: " One of the speakers at that meeting, Mr. Trelawney Saunders, presented a map of Central America, which he had recently published from an origional MS. by Mr. Baily, now of Guatemala, and requested Mr. Mxrcoliiia, charge d'aiTairs of Nicara gua, who was present, lo ive his opinion of it. Mr. Marcolina bore testimony to its general accuracy, but said that so far as it purported to give the boundaries of the several States, it was false ; and especi ally as repects the boundary between Nicaragua and Costa Rica. He asked Mr. S.iunders if Mr. B illey had laid down the boundaries in this manner in the origi nal! Mr. Saunders said, " No." By what authority, then,'' inquired Mr. Mar- colita, " have you taken away from Nica- "8" "," i o j T-a u r i . : . i . """"" ,"l,"'c" ""' ing preswu. rrpneu, -- gty uruei oi ine Foreign Office ! From this direct and unequivocal testi mony, il appears that a British minister dictates the boundary lines of a foreign country, and thus constructs geographical evidence that may be used for the advan tage of his government in future diplomatic discussions ! Collector Grtely ol Boston, has seized the British steamer Niagara for violation of the revenue laws. On Monday nighi a boat was seen going from the steamer, which was boarded by an officer, and found to contain silks and lace. Oiher light goods bad been found upon the wharf where they bad been loading in all to the amount of Ironi 85,000 to 910,000. It is supposed thai the crew and not ihe officers of the ship are implicated in the transaction, and thai the ship will be re leased by the Secretary of the Treasury. In the meantime United States officers have been placed on board. We are glad to learn lhat our fellow townsman, Henry II. Paine, has received by tbe last steamer from England, his letters patent, which secure to him and his associate; the benefits to be derived from hit - grand 'discovery, by the people ol Great Britain. Iforctt'tr 9pg. V. 8. CCUG22S3. ' The I louse of Representatives on Thurs day, inserted a provision in the Postage Bill authorising the directors of the mint to coin three cent pieces), rhree-fonrth silver aod one-fourth copper, with a suitable de. vice, and to differ from the gold dollar and silver half dime, so as to be readily distin guished from the ssme. The House jesterday passed the Pustaga Bill, at a uniform rate of three cents. Toil ra'e is quite a reduction lo moke at once. The Postmaster General recommended J three rents on prepaid, and five on unpaid; and I have reiiton to believe the Senate ill amend the bill, so as to conform to the Postmnu'er General's suggest i'.ns. AccorJing to the Cheap Postage fill, as just passed in tlie House of Repreienis tives, it is provided by the last clause of 2d section, that "fifty per cent, shall be deducted from the postage on Magazines, when that postage shrll be prepaid.'' The Bill, we understand, gives newspa pers a free passage in the mails, any dia tande wiihin tlie county where pbbliarW, and also 30 miles beyond the place of pub-" irta'.Ion, though it he mil t.f the count yr Pm la del phi a Fob UlCLtn. The Del egate Elections for the City and County of Philadelphia, (IKmocrnl) resulted in tho almost unanimous election of Bijjler dele.; gates lo the City and County Coriirentino. In connection with this, we might here remark, lha' we have been authored to say, John Walls, Esq , Representative De. legate from this district, will faithfully lup port the nomination of Col. Bigler, accord ing to his instructions. Union Times. Milwaukie, Jan. IS. A fire broke rut this morning, at ihree o'clock, in a ship chandlt r, comer ol Erie and East Water streets. The ll.trnn meter, at the tine a a two degrees below zero, and there was a ktrong wind. The fire company a on able to subJue the flames, in C"nequence of the hoe fierzing. The square wssoe. cupied by lumber yards and small build, ings, whirh mere all burned. There w a negm living near Palestine, Illinois, whi is the father of fifty-six child ren, has buried seven wives, aod now at thenge r f more than ninety years, is cour ting for the eighth wife. fUtttefmrg JHarfcct. Corrected this Day. Wheat 85u90 Rye ('urn O.ts Flux seed .... Oried Apples. Butter ESs Tallow . . Lard .. Pork ...ID ...40 ...33 -. 10t ..100 .. IS ...10 ..10 ...7 ... 9 I Tf POItT 4 to those ht'inr imparitiss of the Blol.bKA.Vrs fL'KIKVIMi EX TRACT, ihs moat wonderful Puiifier ia Ihe oild. is now put up in Qr sst Barrn. Xjf idwiisemente headed -64 DOSES." It is ss srtong ami purifying, that one bottle larte dees ten lo sixteen daya lontrr than Ssieayanlla. Dr Thornton, agrnl, Lewuburg. SoiMl ANOTHER S:IENTiFIC- WONDER' Pepsi . the true Digestive Fluid or CiutrieJuittf A great Dyeis cuier. prrpsied from Ken net or the foutih stomach of Ihe Ox. after diirctioas of Baron l.ieSig, ibe g est Physiological chemist, by J S Houg.uon. M I). No 11 North Eizhtb St. Philadelphia. This is a truly woa.drrful remedy for indigestion, dyspspsia. jiundice, cousiipaiioa. User complaint snd deUiliiy.curing sfier Mslura's own method, by Nstutr'e own agent, the Gastris Juice. See Advertisement snothereolnma- At the residence of John Reher io J,eieburf, 15th inet, by Rev D Y Hei.ler. Cowsss Rssss. widower, of Beiki county, snd Lsir, wulow. of Milton. In Madison. Montour Co. 16th l ist, by Res J Moorhead, Jossrs Billwsiss of Mi lion and Miss MaasaasT M. daughter of Vm CstnahaB of Madison. On Ihe Sd int. be Rev J Is Anspech. Tsis a Hirnm snd Mias Citiu Saw, both East Bufftlo. In Nonhumberlsnd, by Rev J G Craighead. Wi. Gionex of Danville sod Miss MassaasV C VawoLiwo of Xorib'd. In Bloomsburg 14th in-t by Rev D J Waller. Jacasow M Howsa snd Miss Rsssccs A daughter of Dr J H VandersJica. On 19th nlc by Rev J G Toy. Josiaa Baas and MiasScsassaa Mick aCTof Beaver". DM ED : In I.ewisburg, 18th inst. Ass Maa-res, sgsd S3 years. In lwUborg. 19th inst, an infant son of Jesse snd Mary Cornelius. ' " At Sacramento city, Cal, 6th No, ef cholera. Wiaaissi 8.t. E-a. 1st. of Wtwoa, Ma. sod tlormerlj of Botodioo A V, aged 31 years. A fourth of a century ago, toe writer spent saanv happr dava at school sale hy aid with the saost pleasant, awe amiable ami most promising of all associates laths suaar pastime ot childhood no brow so fair, ne laugh se fa leas and srmpathetK as his. We were fcroeil to wpsre- he MsscJ from lluaasr Academe to Tale College, stuilei the Law and for tea years 1 hl lost sight of a:m anal meeting the above annoaneeaesnt. Clifcrois Cbokrs' what a volume of Masted hopes those word, eonuia. Aa unless intercourse with the world has wrought a mate! chance irr his character, a anblcr ar gentler trm elesat not among the thousand preevjus dead of California. A distant, long separated frirnd would aringlr his tesra witk those of the kindred of the ceased, aad oSVr this siaesie hut feeble tril ate to his memory. o. X.W. In Philadelphia, 18ih imt, after a abort illness. Taoaas WaiTatfin bis 4Mb year s liberal pa Iron snd friend of the University si Lewiabarg a worthy citisen, snd aclive Christian. In Lenox. Madison Co, N Y. 8th Dec. Mrs Scsiasaa Pslwss. aged tOi years. Kb aw regulsr days' waiks at ber wheal when shs "as 93 years old. - . In Nevada City. CiL 11th No. Gssaas M aisair, of WaahiDgtoft Tp, Lye. Co, lravis a wife and two small children. In Witliamspott, 8th met, aged 74 yssrs. M CtTataiss Hoc a ia. Ia Danville. 10th inst in bar 9th year. HsuS Mania veife of BenneviUa Rhodes Esq, sud daughler ol the lata Dr Pelriker. Ia Kingston, 19th ioat. aassJ M years, Ksv Gilis LaBab. a Teacher in Uta M.E. Wi ou Seminary. In Milton. lSlh Inet, Mrs Mass M Scssstse In bee 76lb year. - i t In Baabnry.Uth iast, Mias Jasb BiAea,asaS about 63 yeare. In BattimoTS, Moaday th Ttb ass, WissTia aged 8 atontks.
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