THE VOLUNTEER
John 11* Oration* Editor and Proprietor*
CARLISLE* THURSDAY* OCT. 9* 1851*
FOR governor;
WILLIAM BIGLER,
OF CLEARFIELD COUNTY,
FOB CANAL COMMISSIONER,
SETH CLOVER,
j OF CLARION COUNTY.
FOR JUPGES OF THE SUPREME COURT,
JEREMIAH S. BLACK, of Somerset.
JAMES CAMPBELL,, of Philadelphia.
ELLIS LB.WIS, of Lancaster.' ;'
: JOHN B. BIBSON, of Cumberland. .
. f ALTER' H. LOWRIE, ol Allegheny. .
COUNTY TICKET*
President Judge ,
JAMES H. GRAHAM, of Carlisle.
• * vlttocialfl Judges, .
Hotii JOHN CLENDENIN, S. Spring.
WILLI AM KERR, W. Pennsborough.
?' V*.
Aiaemhly, ,
J. ELLIS BONHAM, Carlisle,
' • J.'C; DUNLAP. Allen.
; Prolhonolary,
JOHN P. RHOADS, Hopewell
~ Clerfe of the CourJa,
SAMUEL MARTIN, S. Middleton,
■ Regiilef?
HENRY S. RITTER, Carlisle.
. Gommiiaioner,
Col- W. GHA.CEY, Fmnkford,
, - ■ Treasurer,
MOSES BRICKER, Monroe,
Director of the Poor,
.GEORGE SHEAPFER, S. Middleton,
Auditor,
S. MEGAW, Mifflin
Bigler Club of Carlisle!
A Meeting of the Club will beheld at Maglangh
lih’e hotel, on Saturday evening neat, lhe4ih inet,,
at 7* o’clock. Torn out, Democrats, turn out!
.; JOHN B. BRATTON, Pres’l.
Carlisle, Oct. 2, 1851.
Democrats of Silver Spring,
■ TO THE RESCUE!
’Ah adjourned meeting of the Democrats of Silver
Spring’ township, will be held at the public house
of John Lor, in KINQSTO WN, on TH IJRSDAY
EVENING, Oct* 2d, at early candle light. Ad
dresses maybe expected.
September 25.
Democrats of ¥estpensl)oroiigli,
TURN OUT!
BIGLER, CLOVER AND THE WHOLE DEM
OCRATIC TICKET.
, The Democrats of Wcatpenaborough township,
'twill hold a Meeting at the House ef Fetor Fought,
uo. Plainfield, on Monday evening next. Several
‘speeches may .bo expected.
democratic Meeting at Mcchanicsbg > ,
(meeting atl/topabJicnbosß of John floover.lu said
dh Wednesdiy evening next. Mr.
ham and others will address (he meeting.
Democratic Mass Meeting!
BIGLER, CLOVER AND THE WHOLE DE-
MOCRATIC TICKET I
A Mass Meeting of Democracy of the Lower
end of Cumberland couqty, will be held at ths pub*
lie house of Wm. 11. Bob), in NEW CUMBER*
LAND, on Saturday, OCT. 4th, J 051. Messrs.
Bonham, Lamberton, Crftson* Pool, and others, will
address the meeting. To commence at 7 o'clock in
the evening.
Tickets! Tickets!
The Democratic Tickets for this county will be
printed at this office, and ready for delivery, in a day
or' two. Our friends from the different townships
. will af) d got them.
, proceedings of a Whig meeting, held at
* Fairview, will bo found in our paper of to.dsy. Our
apology for publishing them, is, because tbo Herald
refused to do so, on account of their not supporting
the pie-bald “ bargain and sale" Judicial Ticket.
'Th* /Waynesboro’ Band.— The music by the
Waynesboro' (Franklin county) Band, of which Mr.
Oberuibr is loader, added much to the occasion
during Col. Bigler's visit to Carlisle.' Tiio Band
bad been In attendance at tbo Democratic Mass
meeting at Chambcraburg, and, at solicitation
of the Carlisle committee, kindly-consented to ac
company Col. Bigler to our town. Tbo sweet mu*
•to they discoursed, end songs by their Glee Clubi
. will long be remembered by all who heard thorn.
. Tbo members of tho Band aro all young men, and
are entitled to great praise for tho perfection they
have acquired in vocal and Instrumental music.—l
left Carlisle in the morning train of cars, for |
homes, carrying with them tbo good wishes
, and hearty thanks of our citizens.
A Good Anointment,— Tho Canal Commissioners
have appointed John C. O'Neill, Esq., of Cambria
County, Supervisor on tho Portage Railroad, In place
of W. fl. Campbell, Esq., who resigned on account
ofdemands upon his timo by his private business.—
Mr. O'Neill is a good Democrat, and a gentleman
of great energy of character, and, wo doubt not, will
make a moat valuable public officer. Mr. Campbell,
the late Incumbent, was considered onb of the most
efficient officers under tho Canal Commissioners,
pn<} we are glad to sco a man llko Mr. O'Neill ap>
pointed as his successor.
In (he Cheater and Delaware district, Hon. Thom*
as H. Bill, at present one of the Supreme Judges,
lathe Democratic Candidate for President Judge of
the Common Floes, &o. Hen. Townsend Haines,
at the present time Solicitor of tho Treasury under
Mr; Fillmore; Is the Whig candidate.
Benjamin , Rand Curtis, an eminent lawyer of
potion, has been nominated by President Fillmore
to the seal on tho Bench of tho Supreme Court left
vacant by the death.of Hon. Levi Woodbury. Mr.
QtirUa lit political follower and personal admirer
of Mr. Webster, and though but forty years old, has
attained a *ery high ranb at the Boston Bar. . -
MaainiTil and Ciuuataa AaMnrr Tiit’PcorLi.— ln
the Convention of 1838, to amend the Cortelllutlon,,
a motion wee made to give » u„ tegl.lature power
to appeal or. alter any bank charter whenever In 1
their opinion the eame la Injurloua to the eillieni of*
the Commonwealth." But Meredith and Chamhera,
((ro of the Whig oandldalea for the Supreme Court,
voted agalnafthla amendment. That la they pre
ferred the banking intirnl to the interval cf. Iht pro
ptr/ Whal arfely can there be in electing auch
men id the Supremo Bench 1 See 3 rd. Jour., Con.,
pp* 897,’ . - ■
COL. BIGLER’S VISIT TO OLD MOTHER CUM-
BEBIAND.
Somo of the Inoldenli«>Grent EnthnilßBm S
On the. day proceeding Col, Bigler's visit to
Carlisle; he spok&at'Charrfbersbtiirg to a latge as
semblage of, the Democracy of Franklin county.*—
He left that 1 place mthenjorningtrain of care In
company with a numerous parly of. friends, and
attended also by tho Waynesboro’bond.- \ t
Col* DigUr at SMppcmlmrgi
Arriving at ShippbhsbuVg, he Was received with
every manifestation of respect. A large meeting
had convened, over which Samuel WHBRRT,E9q.
of Southampton, presided, assisted by a large num
ber of Vice Presidents, and Secretaries. After the
meeting was organized the Colonel was introdu
ced to the audience by the President, when he de
livered a roost happy, eloquent, and convincing
speech of about one hour in length. At the con
clusion of his remarks, “three times three” were
given “for Bigler and the. Constitution.” The
Waynesboro’ Band IhehTavored the company with
one of their best songs.', .The Hon* J. X. M’Lan
abak was then called for, when he appeared on the
speaker’s stand and commenced a powerful speech.
He was dtill sneaking wfieii We* left Col. Big
ler then took a seat in p carriage, in company, with
the committee appointed by the Carlisle Bigler
Club, and left Shippensburg amid the deafening
shouts of the people.
Arrival at Centrevllte*
At Centroville the Colonel and his.escort halted
at the public house of that sterling Democrat, Col.
C. Hoffman. The host had a roost sumptuous
dinner prepared. Here a'large collection bad as
sembled, men, women find children, to see the
gallant standard-bearer of the .Democracy in the
present contest. .On alighting from his carriage,
: cheer after cheor rent the air. After shaking hands
all round, dinner was announced, when, aboat a
hundred sal down to partake of the bountiful repast
prepared for them. The dinner over, tho company
prepared for a start. Here a pleasing incident oc
curred. A;large collection of ladies had formed
into line, arid one by one Saluted our next.Goyer
nor with a hearty kiss. The kissing three
long, loud cheers, (in which the. ladies joined,)
were given, and the cavalcade and carriages pro
ceeded towards Carlisle.
At.Bl’Cord’e*
On arriving at M’Cord’s tavern, on tho Walnut
Bottom road, a short distance .from Carlisle, a
large delegation on horseback and in buggies, was
In waiting. Hera Col. Bigler was received with
ehouteof “welcome! welcome! to the Susquehan
na raftsman,” arid cheer after cheer* After he
was introduced to the different- gentlemen compo
sing the escort, the company proceeded bn its way
to Carlisle.
Approaching Carlisle*
On approaching the town hundreds came forth
to meet' their distinguished guest. At Mouov’s
hotel, (south end of Hanover street,) the collection
was Immehso, being so dense as to make it impos
sible to drive the carriages further. The shout
(hat went up from this great mass of people was
evidence of (he joy they felt in seeing theirelbquent
champion. A procession was immediately form
ed, headed by (he Waynesboro' Band, and martial
music from Iho Carlisle Barracks, and the Colonel
was escorted to his quarters ,at Scott’s hotel.—
Here he was again cheered long and loud.
The Meeting*
ahtmTs*
jfotMkflu outspacious"Market House, thb'Comt
M&diti being found far 100 small to. accommodate
Irthb'./mmonae cron'd. , Col. Bigler was Introduced I
jto'lh'q meeting by Mr. Bonium. The Colonel's
I'acjdress occupied about two hours in its delivery.
His speech was characterized by a spirit of
truth and candor which his opponent would do
well to imitate. He spoke of the compromise
adopted by the last Congress, and thought it should
not be disturbed., It should be taken as a whole.
Part of the Compromise measures were accom
plished in fact) and are now beyond the reach of
i alteration of modification. Those parts are favor
able to northern interests and prejudices. Shall
we then disturb the only one which la important
to the South, and docs no more, than carry into ef
fect a provision of the Constitution 1
His opponent was in favor of its modification,
so up to render it ineffective for the purposes de
signed. He had so declared In his messages to
the Legislature, and iii his public speeches. The
Colonel thought also that Governor Johnston should
let the people know what he intended to do with
the obstruction law—whether ho intended to sign
the bill passed last session, repealing the sixth
section, which section prohibits the use of the jails
of the Commonwealth, in the detention of fugitives
from labor. It was due to the people that they
should know the Governor's position on this ques
tion. He had a constitutional right to hold (he
bill, but ho was asking to be re-elected, and it was
right (hat they should know what would be his
future action on this important measure.
The Colonel then closed Ms speech with an
analysis of the Governor's position in reference to
the State debt. He explained the nature and ope
ration of the “sinking fund.” It was neither new
nor original with Goy. Johnston. But hehad al.
I ways been opposed to having aainking fund unless
Iwo had something to pul In It. This measure was
like the one they had In England, where they fre
quently borrowed money to piano in that fund. Such,
ho said; had been the operation,*during the short
time it had been In existence In Pennsylvania. In
1840 an act was passed and approved by Gov. John
ston, borrowing $400,000 (o avoid the inclined
plane on (he Columbia road at the ’Schuylkill,—
Bonds were issued at six per cent, for this loan,
while the money was being taken out of (he trea-
■nr; to buy up the lire per cent, bonds of the ContT
monweallh. Here was a sinking fund, built was
linking the wrong wsy. He would agree to pay off
the whole of the old debt at that rale, but it would
create anew one much larger in amount. The true
policy was to pay tiie accruing expenses of the
Commonwealth, end appropriate the balance in
the Treasury to the discharge of the debt; to pay
more debt than we contracted. That was the only
sinking fund worth haring. But the people in the
end roust pay the debt, and Goy. Johnston had no
more to do with it than any other lax paying citi-
zen. He might recommend measures to the Leg
islature, but the Legislature could act on their own
motion.
Altogether, his speech of which we hare giren
a moat meager sketch, was a masterly effort, and
showed him to be a sound a;d sagacious states
man-one that would do honor to the Common-
I wealth as her chief executive officer.
\ Ur. Browsers Bpssoli.
After Col. Bigler had concluded, Gibnox W.
Batwrn, Esq., of Ohambdtsburg, was called on
to address the asssmblege. Mr. Brewer is an ef-
speaker, and on the present .'occasion did
1 Justice to himself and hit audience: At the con-
elusion of his remarks he was loudly applauded.
Song by the Damd. -
.-After far.'Brewer had conciuded; iho:'Wßyneß
bfcre 1 BandTavored the company with iin ixoellebt
Bjgler was warmly oheered. These
yoong gontlqhien are excel lent singere apd-lnstm
raehial linu^ibians,. and deSeWe greafcwedll for
their excellent performances. .
The Sapps*,
In the evening a magnificent supper, got up at
Mr. ScOtl’a, by the Carlisle Bigler Clhb.jbr their
honored guest, was sat down to, at half past seven
o’clock. Mr. Scott deservee : great credit for.the,
manner In which every tliihg waa
thing was in good taste, and “apple pie order.”—
We thought \ve tfrere taking a repast at our friend
M’Kibbon’s in the city, or at the United States or
Washington House.,. ' . ■
The lllamfnatlem
Mr. Scolt had his house handsomely illuminat.
ed from the gaitetto the celhtfy in honor of the dis
tinguished guekt of the people, This, was done
by Mr. Scott at hie own expense, which ie evidence
of his liberality and enthusiasm as n Defoomf.
Calls on Col) Bigler* \\
During the evening and up to a.late boor, Mr. Scott’s
house was.thronged with persons who Called to see
arid take by our next Qoverbof. This was
done by persons.of. both parties., The.'indents of
Dickinson College formed In procession, and wailed
oh him in a body; and alter he had -taken each of
them by.the hand, they gave him three hearty cheers
Bottbey maßt have a speech, and insisted oh .our
friend Bonham taking the stand and addressuigthera.
This he did in excellent lasle, without offending their
1 party feelings, aa many of them were Whig*. jMe
i gave them oxcellent-advico, showed them tholmpor
tant position they would occupy as a portion of the
educated men of the country, and exhorted them to
be (rue to the Constitution and the beat interests of
the nation; They left highly pleased with the cor*
dial reception they had mol with from jibe ,Deraoc*
racy of the county. ' ,
Col* Bigler** Departure*
• Cb). Bigler, accompanied by Mr. Brewer and Mr.
Bonham, loft .Carlisle early on Friday morning in
charge of Ihe Hanover Committee, in a-btfooche
drawn by four horses. They met with o serious
accident in being overturned on tho South Mountain,
but no person except the driver was badly, injured.
The horses were much cut and bruised, and the
carriage broken to pieces., They walked'some two
miles, as wo are informed, until mbt by carriages
from Petersburg, Adams county. ' ;
. They wore then sent on to Hanover, where the
meeting, opening at 1 o'clock, P. M., was addressed
by Got. Bigler, Hon. James Buchanan, Go). Reab
Frazer and Mr. Bonham.
A meeting was held at York the same evening,
and addressed by Col. Bigler, .Mr. Buchanan and
Col. Frazer. - ■
The next evening (Saturday,) another meeting was
held in the Court House in York, and addressed by
Messrs. Brewer and Bonham. - , .. *
. The right spirit is abroad, and ibis section of the
State will do her whole doty. Democrats; one and
all, to tho rescue! -. .--HU
BLOW THB HORN I
The signal for the assembling of Abolitionists
and blacks, at Christiana, Lancaster county, for the
purpose of perpetrating a foul murder, and tramping
under foot tho laws of the land, was tho blowing of
a horn. No sooner had the horn sounded, than a
perfect army of negroes, well armed, and headed by
two while men, 000 of whom we learn, ts the Pres*
UgitVtiU Joß«rrot< Cura of that township', rushed
, ihjiWMi «fdi»
hibrßown with clab%i-«*4 whilst In the act hr.fall
ing shot him, and mordafed'STm oif I m tptftrT The
gentlemen who'accompanied Mr. Gorsuoh were also
beat and shot at, and loft .on the ground for dead.
But, wo need not give a description of this dreadful
tragedy. Tho accounts we have published, and the
letter of the Rev. J. S. Gorsuch, son of'lhe! root,
dered man, (which we ro publish this week,) has
made our readers acquainted with this disgraceful
and lamentable occurrence.
That William F. Johnston, Governor sf this
Commonwealth, should bo held responsible Tor (he
tragedy at Christiana, no one who has watched bis
course, will attempt to deny. His course in regard
to sliver/ has been lbs indirect caoso of (his dis.
treesing tragedy. Tho blood of the murdered Gor
snch la on his skirts, and can never be effaced. His
sympathy with tho "higher law” Abolitionist*—
his declaration, oft repeated, that the compromise
measures of tho last Congress required modifleaUbn
or repeal—his refusal to eign a bill intended tiy (he
Legislature to carry out the provisions of that law In
good faith—his tacit consent to the violation of that
law—has been tho Indirect cause of the Christiana
murder. The Governor hat, by his course, encour
aged resistance to tho laws, and the murder'of tho
venerable Gorsuoh Is the first fruits of bis preiobing.
Let (he people of Pennsylvania take warning! If
the constitution and laws cannot bo enforced, then
farewell to tho Union! If, on the other hopd, the
laws are to bo respected, then we must have a man
as our Executive, who will use hia official position
to enforce them. Freemen of Cumberland county , and
Pennsylvania, think of these things. Woj would
not, merely' for political effect, attempt to alarm you,
but yet we cannot bat caution you against voting
for William F. Johnston, if. you desire to prevent
rebellion, bloodshed, and murder I
Veto for Col William Bigler, (ho optn and
avowed advocate of the constitution and the-laws—
the enemy of all agitators and traitors—slid you
will have performed a duty you wW never recent of.
Let men of all parties, who are in favor of jwv ant)
order, and opposed to rebellion and murder,rush to
the polls on the 14th of this month, and deposit
their votes for the favorite of the people, Col. Wit-
LiAH ‘Biount BLOW THE HORN, DEMO
CRATS, ON THE MORNING OF TUB SEC
OND TUESDAY OF OCTOBER I
Let the People n«memhar 9
That Gov. Johnston made strenuous efforts last
winter to add ANOTHER MILLION to the Slate
debt by the inuo of relief notes.
LET THE PEOPLE REMEMBER,
. That the Uies on real and personal estates have
been INCREASED, in two years, under Johnston's
administration, nearly a quarter of a million dfdol
lari.
LET THE PEOPLE REMEMBER,
That Gov. Johnaton voted for a bill appropriating
more than THREE MILLIONS of dollars So pri
vate corporations, company and Slato works, and
that Got. Rilner in bis message, said that such
economy (as Johnston displayed) would increase the
Stale debt In four'years to over 040,000,000.
Tbk Hon. Andrew Stbvxmson, of Virginia, one of
tho ablest men In the United Stales, will deliver the
Address before the Pennsylvania State Agrlonltoral
Society, at Its Annual Exhibition, at Harrisburg,
next month. . The late eminent Gov.M'Dowxli. was
originally intended to be invited to confer upon our
Slate Society this service; bat his death Intervening,
the duty and honor have fallen upon another,favorite
eon of Virginia.
GREAT DEMONSTRATION IN THE BOR-
OUGH OF YORK,
An Army of Democrats In ConnolU
Our Democratic friends of York county hold one
of the largest meetings over convened in:sork-bor>
ough, on-Friday evening last. The speakers were
Bigler, Buchanan, Frazer, Bonham, and -Brewer!
The speeches of. all these gentlemen are spoken|of
in the highest terms by the York .Democratic papers.
Such an array of talent is seldom to be found at any
one meeting. ■Wo rojoico to she that Mr. Buchanan
arid Col. Frazer, hive taken the field in behalf of
the good old cause of Democracy. Their mighty
voices in the present campaign will have a powerful
effect in awakening (he people to a sense of duty. .
, The York Oaeette, in speaking of tbosoveral ad*
dresses delivered before the meetings of Friday and
Saturday evenings, thus refers to the speech of our
fellow.cilizen, Bonham, made In the Court-house of
that borough, on Saturday evening :
Mr. Bonham was then introduced to the meeting.
The Democrats; in .this region had observed his
course in the Legislature, the soundness of his views
as developed in his report on the subject of the tariff,
and the ability with which lie sustained these views
on the floor pf the House of Representatives. They
were consequently prepared to receive Kim kindly.
They entertained the hlghest’respeol for his princi
ples and talents, and anticipated no iirtall degree of
pleasure in hearing him.. But, high as wero lho ex
pectations of his oudierioe, they, were more than
realized by • Mr. Bonham’s performance. Purer,
chaster, and more effective eloquence was never
heard in that Court-house—and it was the opinion
of aII who heard him, that in ability, argument and
convincing earnestness, the speech of Mr. Bunham
I was at least equal to that memorable one delivered
by Hon. Rubcrl Rantoul, before his apostacy, in
Centre Square, In 1848. It is safe to predict, that
J, Elus BoNuau will, if God shall let him live, attain
high honors in Pennsylvania. He bids as ; fair as
aby man of his age to make his mark, broad, deep,
and honorable to . himself)’Upon the pages of .our
Commonwealth’s, future history. We so believed;
from the moment wo read his report and great
speech on the tariff, soon after he entered the legis
lature last winter—arid every thing we have seen
aod heard of him serves to confirm our first impres
sion. '
. His address on Saturday night won for him many
warm admirers and friends, whoso best wishes fol
low him.
THE WHOLE TICKET.
- The Federal Whigs are at their old game again.
Having no hope of electing ony part of their ticket
by their own vote,they are seeking to “trade off,"
and are endeavoring , to get Democrats To vole for
one or (wo of their men upon a promise on (heir part
to sopporl a like number on tho Demooratio ticket.
No good Democrat will enter into any such agree
ment. The Democratic party ofCambcrland county
have tho power.to elect their whole 'ticket without
any aid from the enemy ; and if every Democrat is
trite to his principles, Col. Bigler and' the Democra
tic State Ticket, generally, will be also elected by at
least twenty thousand majority. Rally, then, npon
the whole ticket, Slate and County, and'a glorious
result awaits our cause,
,• Luzerne County.— The Dembcrats of Luzerne
county hpve nominated a strong ticket, which is
sore of election by a largo, majority. For President
Judge, Hon. John N. Conynoiiau was nominated by
a nearly unanimous vote. 8. S. Benedict and Jauks
W. Rhoads, who were Representatives* in the Legis
lature last year, arc re-nominated. ‘
The Delegates to the Slate Convention are: Wm.
S. Rosa,Senatorial; and H. B. Wright and Daniel
Rankin, Representative. They are uninalruclcd.
Lehigh County, hoe elected Maj. William Fry
,qnd John D. Slilet Delegates to the next State Con
vention, without instructions.
David Laury, Esq., and Gon. William Lilly , jr.i
art Uie Democratic nominees of Lohlah and Carbon
*>j>iiii fci|i4«tws« 'T.* *■*v. r.-—'•
Northampton County.— The Demooratio Delegate
Convention of 'Northaroplon county met at Easton
on Tuesday last, and nominated and excellent lick,
et. Washington McCartney,- Esq., for President
Judge, subject to ratification by Lehigh; and Wm,
H. Hotter and MiChabl Meyers for Assembly.
We rejoice to see the name of our friend Hotter
on tho ticket for Assembly. Mr* 11.. is tbo talented
end energetic editor of the Easton Argut % ono of the
very best Democratic papers la the State. Ho is a
young man of fine abilities, and & Democrat from
principle, Of his triumphant election, of course
(here is not a doubt.
On the same ticket we are equally gratified to
notice the names of James Kennedy for Associate
Judge, and John A. Inneb for Prolhonotory. With
these gentlemen wo are personally acquainted, and
piore honorable high minded men or better Demo
crats cannot be found in tho Slate. A ticket con
taining suoh namos is sure of a glorioae,vrctory.
Two Millions more Gold.— Tho steamers JHi
noisand Brother Jonathan have arrived olTtaw York
from Chagree, with a large 'number of passengers,
end over $2,100,000 In gold.
The hews from California is not vary important.
Tho weather continued'favorable for mining opera*
lions, and the product of gold was abundant. Much
interest and excitement existed in reference to the
Stale, election, which was to take plaoo on tho 7lh
Inst Tho condition of society in San Francisco
had somewhat improved, owing to tho activity ofthe
Vigilance Committee, end Uie inoreased zeal of.lhe
legal authorities. Crime also seems to bo greatly
diminishing in the interior. Business w«s brisk,
but owing to the largo supplies of produce, prices
hod slightly drooped. Another firo hid occurred at
Sacramento, which destroyed property to tho amount
of $12,000. . ■ ,
■ A Bigler Polo, one hundred and fifty feet high,
was raised at Porlsmouth, Dauphin ooimly, on Sat
urday'last, amidst tho utmost enthusiasm and do
light of a large assemblage of spectators. It car
ries a banner inscribed “ Bigler and Clover.”
Msoauley, the essayist and historian, has a novel
In hand, besides the third and fourth volumes of his
History of England. 1 1 ,
Col. Jefferson Davis, U. 8. Senator from Missis
sippi, hat consented to run as the secession candi
date for Governor of that Stale, in place of Gen.
Qullmin who declines.
LATB FROM HAVANA*
New OaucANs, Sept. 91st.
The steamship Empire City arrived at thit port
to-day from Havana, whence she eailed on the 17th
Inst. ~
She brings (he San Francisco mails of August
15th, which wore transferred to her from tho steam
ship Falcon, at Havana. She liaa also three hundred
passengers.
The news from Havana, by this arrival, la ton
days later than previous accounts, and la very inter
eating. * *
- Forty.five of the prisoners captured during tho
recent Invasion of the Island by Lopex, remain in
confinement at Havana. Tho Americana ot lhat
fixes had made up subscriptions to purchase dolli
ng and other necessaries for the comfort of the
prisoner*.
The prisoners had published a card of thanks to
the officers of the U. 8. sloop of war Albany, tho
officers of the prison at Havana, tho British Consul,
and the American residents, thanking them In warm
terms for the kindness, and sympathy they had ex>
pressed in their behalf, and the measures they bad
taken Ibr their relief.
The prisoners had also published another card
which condemns, In the strongest terms, the conduct
of Mr. Owens, the American Consul. '
Tho Spanish Consul at New Orleans, and the
widow of General Ends, loft Havana on the 16th In
(he steamer IsabdUCathoUoarfo'rSpain.
RECEPTION OP COL. BIGLER!
GreatDeittbcralicDeraonstralioii!!
-On Thursday last, the 25th instant, llie Demo
crats of old Mother Cumberland assembled ;in
mess meeting, in lhe Market! House, in this bo
rough, to hear a speech from, pur gallarit standard
bearer, Co!) William Bigler. The meeting was
the largest held in this county for many years, and
was organized by the selection of the following
officers:
President,
AB’M. LAMBEBTON, N. Middleton.
Vice Presidents,
. Michael Cocklik, Upper Allen* ,
Wm. R. Goroas, Lower Allen. r ;
Rudlsil Natcher, Carlisle.
John Moore, Dickinson.
• Jacob Lonuneokkb, Eoslpeninsboro.’
. John Snyder) Frankford.
Robert.Elllott, Hopewell.
George W. Feslkr, !Hampden.
Df. Ira Dav, Mechaniesburg.’
John B. Perry, Mifflin; -
Thomas .Weakley, Monroe.
Samuel Green, Newton.
. John M. Woodbuhn, Newville.
Jambs K. Boar) New Cumberland.
Henry Wise, South Middleton. ...,
F. A. Mateer, Silver Spring.*.**;
John B. : buNOAN, Shippensburg; j *
Peter Fought, Wcstpennsbofo.*
Secretaries ,
Wm. F, Swigeri N. Middleton.
Alexander Barr, Newville;
James Anderson, Silver Spring.
Snider Rupley, S. Middleton.
After being thus organized, a committee of three, i
consisting of J.. Ellis Bonham, Esq., Hon. John
Glendenin, and W.. H. Trout, Esq., proceeded to i
Col. Bigler's quarters, at Scott's Hotel, to invite <
him to the speakers stand. The committee in a 1
short time relumed, when Mr. Bonham mounted
the stand, and after the delivery of a few very hap- !
py remarks, introduced Col. Bioler to the people.
Cheer after cheer, and shout after shout followed |
in quick succession. After quiet had been reator- 1
ed, Co). Bioler addressed the people for hear two !
hours. His speech was sound, practical, and ar- (
gumenialive, and carried conviction to every un- i
prejudiced mind.
After Col. Bioler. had concluded his remarks, i
-a call .was made for George W. Brewer, Esq.,
of Chambereburg, who had accompanied Col. Big
ler to Carlisle. Mr. Brewer responded, in a
speech of aboutlhree quarters of an hourihlength,
in which ha eloquently urged ihedemocracy loacl- ,
here to their cherished principles, and to battle
manfully and with a united front for their candi
dates. He paid a deserved compliment to. the 1
distinguished candidate of.the Democratic parly
for Governor, Col. Bioler, and gave a brief sketoh I
of his life and character from the time he was a i
poor apprentice boy in a printing office up to (he •.
present day. . Mr. Brower concluded his remarks
amid the deafening cheers of tho hundreds who
heard him.
The committee on resolutions, viz—Thomas M.
Biddle, Esq., William Kelly, David Hume, Esq.,
Col.L. Hyer, Levi W, Weaver, Jos.T. M'Kee
han, Wm. Brooks, Adam Feeman, J. C. Brown,
T. 0. Soouller, Esq., David Hoover, Isaac Wag
goner, Jacob Lefever, Esq., Benj; Haverslick and
Henry M'Kee, then reported, through their chair
man, the following preamble and resolutions; which
were adopted unanimously:
Whereas, The Democracy of this ancient coun
ty have once more assembled to exprebs their opio*
ions, in accordance with their constitutional priv
lieges, and their rights as freemen of a great Com
monwealth in a great confederacy; And whereas,
wq have an abiding faith in l|ie. great charter of
our liberties the constitution Of our common coun
try framed; by -the fathers or the revolution with
salotant.chfcc&r and bajances,:ln a spirit of nation-
& wlae oomppmVset And where
as, vre adhere'Ho the old landmarks of the Demo
i oratio faith, a strict construction of the constitution
ofiho United States, nnd a denial of all powers to
ihe General Government not expressly delegated;
And whereas, we deem the approaching election
one of the greatest importance to the peace and
stability of onr confederated form of government
and as indicative of the sentiments of the people
of Pennsylvania on vital national affairs, in which
the rights of the southern portion of the republic
| are deeply involved: And whereas,'we deprecate
the unholy and fanatical agitation of the question
1 of slavery, opposition to the compromise measures
1 recently passed by Congress, and the sowing of
J seeds of disaffeftion and discord broad-cast in the
, public mind; and leading to scenes of riot and
, bloodshed, and murderous treason, such as have
} been recently exhibited in the county of Lancaster
in (his State. Therefore,
Resolved, That we condemn in the most solemn
manner (he semi-abolition policy and opinions of
Oov. Johnston, as manifested by his opposition to
the bill passed by Congress for the reclamation of
fugitives from labor, his refusal to sign the bill re
pealing the 6th section of the act of March 3,1847,
prohibiting the use of the jails of this Common
wealth in the reclamation of such fugitives, and
above all as exemplified by hia heartless indiffer
ence and tardiness in seeing that the laws, were
enforced in the arrest of the'murderers who com
mitted (he late treasonable outrage in Lancaster
county upon respectable citizens of a neighboring
Slate, who had come here under the shield of (he
constitution and laws, to claim their acknowledged
rights.
Reeolved % That Gov. Johnston in first saying to
a committee of the citizens of Philadelphia in rela
tion to the Christiana murders, “that more than
twenty-four hours before the receipt of your letter
the parlies implicated had been through the vigilance
and decision of tho local authorities ,arrested, and
are now tn jjrMon’awalling an Inquiry into theii
imputed guilt,”—and then afterwards issuing.a
proclamation and offering a reward of slooo* for
these very “parties Implicated,” who were already
in prison according to said letter, shows clearly he
did not intend in the first instance to issue a pro
clamation at all to see that the laws were faithful
ly executed and the guilty offenders punished, and
that it was only aftei a delay of four days, that his
partiality for the abolitionists would permit him to
follow tho plain promptings of official duty.
Jletolved % That the people of Pennsylvohlaarea
law loving and a law ablblng people, and that the
recent treasonable outrage In Lancaster county,
Inflicted upon persona in pursuit of their constitu
tional rights. Is looked upon by them with feelings
of the deepest humiliation, that there should- be
those among us, whether candidates for office or
otherwise, who are so lost toallflcneoof propriety,
and so engrossed with their abolition affinities, os
to sympathise or countenance in the slightest de
gree those who entertain doctrines which can but
Pead first to bloodshed nnd murder, then treason
ble combinations, and finally to a rupture of all
political and social ties between the northern and
southern portions of our confederacy, & dissolution
of the Union and civil and servile wars.
Ilesolved, That we repudiate all abolition doe
trines and all abolitionists, whether they be silling
in high places or low places, whether In power or
out of it, and that we consider all such persons as
dangerous enemies of our free Institutions and un
safe depositories of power., 1
Retolvedi That the noble stand taken by .Col.
Wm. Blown, our honored guest of this .day, and
our gallant standard-bearer In the present struggle,
on all the great national issues, which are Inter
esting to the people at this time. Is in proud con
trast with the course pursued by Wm.F. Johnston,
who while he wishes to repeal the law reclaiming
fugitive slaves, or so modify It as to render It In
operative, and refuses the simple .courtesy of the
use of the jails of the Commonwealth to our
Southern brethren who may have fugitives to ar
rest among ue, yet tells the South that the If pre
tended grievances are of no account, and laughs
at the Idea of the probability of a dissolution of
the Union, and by Implication would make you
believe that the great men of hie own party, the
Clays and the .Webitets, were idlote and foole, .
Kathtd, That wo am in favor or
meaauroa a. settled by the last Conors.. .^ P r om ‘‘»
that if they be faithfully,observed and c,!v j' 1 '""
effect, the pease, prosperity; happiness „ nd '' d , ,‘"lo
of our country and goverhmenl will i on ‘ , '““‘lily
linue lo.bioss our children end our oliildr' con
dron. as in times past they have showered 1,1 “ cllil
upon our fathers, and ore now sheddino it,.r
fits upon us. *■ " cir bene.
Resolved, That we arc in favor of a.t •
situation of the Constitution of the Dm,.. 1 /',I c°a
believing that all the difficulties which a Sli "«,
currod in tho civil history of the nation h ,c 0I! -
attributable to an exorcise of power not ftl, G been
Congress by that instrument. To a lath IS"*" 1,0
conslruolion may be charged the creation “ p n,,i " n
tiooal bank, the enactment of high nrotni.il. . n «-
tho effort to fasten Upon' the general
system of internal improvements, the nn11,,„ , nl »
tributing the sales of the public land. . of
Stales, and also the effort to,assume I|,J d J?, on B'bo
States by the general government. 88 G 'be
Bttohed, That wb are in favor of .
iff, and that Hint will afford sufficient h ? 11 ! I,r
the manufaetaring interests, and give to
aid that the general, government has the ? * lll °
render. Wo believe that high tariff. f°. ww
to the very interests they dre intended
by inviting competition in various manorl'l™ 18 '
pursuits, and thus forcing products for ~t. ? u,ln »
the demand of the markets. That this h iV 01 " 1
system Is injurious lo lho manufacturer, th.i , 18
as well as id the groat mass of-the coniZ
manufactured products, as while the prohibit?." 8 ° r
high protective policy shuts the consumer! ° I"" 1
tho, market of tho world and enhances for , “ l .° r
the prices of manufactured articles the I* pon ° li
capital employed in manufacturing'pur,,?'' 0 "' 11
overstocks the domestic markets end eventual."’- 0 "
jutes the interests it was designated to nroml .
affords, in Iho language of 1
••faithless protection*'. Uniformity ,„"d
are what the, manufacturers desire. P anenc /
Resolved That we lisvo every cohfidenen in .<
honesty, shiiily, end sterling Democratic priicii'.'.
of Gen. Sxrn Ci.ovxa, the Democratic candidate r
Canal Commissioner, and believe he will m.t,.
most faithful and efficient officer. 1
Beiotved, ThoT James H. Graham, Esq,, the Dem
ooratio candidate for Pretidenl Judge of this jodichi
district,ris every; way qualified for the high position
Iho people have marked out that ho should ocean.
As a lawyer and a man his superior is not to
found in the district.
Reached, That wo recommend to the lopporlof
the people of the county, the whole ticket nomina
ted by thp late' Democratic County Convention, 01
composed of men well qualified to fill the offices for
which they are respectively designated, and worthy
of (ho confidence of the citizens of old Mother Corn
berlahd.
Reached, That (he proceeding* of (hi* rocelin*
bo signed by the officers and published. JKL *
[Signed by the officers.] ijHL.
NORTH BIIDOZiIBTON AWAKGinR I '.
Agreeable to notice given; a very .large mceiyfc.
of (ho Democrats of North Middleton township wis
held at Lambcrton’s school house, on the evening uf
(ho 24th nit. The meeting was organized by calling
Abraham Lambekton, Esq., to the chair, and ap.
pointing J. S. Brindlo and James Clendenih Secrets,
rics. A committee consisting of Robert Giffin, E»q.
John Wonderlich, N. N. Eckles, David Spahr, and
Levi Zeiglor, was then appointed to draft resolution*
ozpressivo ofthe sense of During (ho
absence of tho committee wasaddreiaed
in an able and eloquent manner by J. Ellis Bonham
and Wm. Gould, Esqrs. .
The oommitteo having returned, reported (ho fol.
lowing resolutions, wbieh were adopted by acoloma*
lion i
Reached, That wo feel proud of, and havn unlim
ited confidence in oug distinguished candidate for
Governor, Col. .William Bigler, 'and will use our
best exertions to swell his majority.
Reached, That we will,in.the same spirit, sup.
port Gen. Seth Clover for Canal Commissioner.
In him wo will have a faithful and competent officer
end an honest man.
Reached, That the men composing the ticket for
the Supreme Bcnch,ahall receive our undivided sop*
port. They are all gentlemen of groat Jegal learn
ing, end . whose moral character* are without spot
o>r 4»Ureish«t< v , __ . . .
Renltutd, 'That the well oitabHatied reputation of
James H. Graham, Euq., for integrity;' ability, and
legal acquirements, renders certain
election aa Prosideul Judge of the ?lh Judicial dis*
Irict.
Resolved, That notwithstanding Iho efforts of a
littlo clique of reckless Whigs in Carlisle to distract
and disorganize the Democratic parry of lhls coun
ty, we shall remain true to our parly, onr candidates,
and our principles, and continue to reject, with
scorn and contempt, sil propositions coming either
from open or secret political enemies.
- iirsofoeJ, That wo will support the whole Demo*
erotic County Ticket, and nothing but the
from first ,to last, ■■ it has been formed.
Reioltedf That these proceedings bo.signed by
the officers and published in the Volunteer.
[Signed by Iho officers.}
BIGLER CL.UD MEETING.
A largo and enthusiastic meeting of the “Carlisle,
Bigler Club,” was hold at the public house of Hr
W. Scott, on Saturday evening, the 271 h ult.
The President being absent, Gen. W. Fouik was
called to the chair. The Club was then addressed
by James Agnow, Esq,, in an energetic and eloquent
speech, delivered in his usual impressive and happy
manner, which was received with frequent bursts of
applause* ,J ’
’ On motion, lire following resolution was ofibred
and adopted:
, Retolved, That when this mooting adjourns, it
adjourns to meet at the public house of C. Msglough
lin, on Saturday evening next, the 4lh prox.
[Signed by the officers.]
Whfgs Denouncing tlio ''Bargain and Sal]
MEETING OF WHIGS AT FAIRVIEW.
A large meeting of the Whigs of Eqst Pennsboro'
township convened at Falrviow, on Saturday evening
last, for the purpose o( comparing sentiments in re
gard to the approaching election, Solomon Eokriol
was called to the chair, and William F. Marlin ap
pointed Secretary. .
On motion, Joseph O. Banks, John Dialer, Simon
Oyster, Frederick Billheffcr and Samuel Ryan*
appointed a committee to draft resolutions expressive
of the sense of the meeting.
The committee having retired, returned in a short
time, and reported the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
Rtiolvtdt That we have every confidence in (lie
Whig candidates for Governor,Canal Commissioner,
Supremo Judges, and for nur County offices, and
will support the same.
Resolved, That we prefer and will support John
Rurr end James Kennedy, for Associate Judges of
this county, in prefersnoe to (he amalgamation ticket
dictated et Carlise, by Ihpse ditinteretted political
tricksters, Samuel Woodburn & Company.
Rttoloed , Thai every true Whig will join ns in
•usUining.the ticket we have designated, and thus
assist to give a rebuke to a corrupt attempt at bit
gain and sale. -
Retained, That the above proceedings be;
by the officers and published In any paper willing to
insert the. same. . _ .
SOLOMON EBERSOL, Printout.
William F. Martin, Secretary.
Tit* Havana Ei«ootioi» The London Tint’, I"
commenting on the execution of I lie fifty priiocot*
at Havnno, without ihoning any dlepoeillon to ox
cuio or palliate their orlme, opeehi ofthe net with
the lamp tone .of manly Indignation exhibited by
other papere. •• The butchery," it eaye,—“ f° r ,a ”*
wholelalO execution, however profokod, can hardly
be olhcrwieo die racier lied, wee perpetrated with
that prooliion which none bat a Spaolrh garrlaon
could hevedieplayed," ■
Nxw OOUNTIRXBIT tS notee, on tho old plat* or* l '*
1 York Bank, are*naw In circulation. Their genera
1 appearance le good j bnt they will not boar examine
, tlon. The algnalurca and fllllng'np are bad-ana
i the engraving rather boare* I oapeolally the fee* 0
■ the wagon-maker.