T&E VOLUNTEER. John B ( Bratton* Editor and Proprietor. 4 OAIOiISLBi JUt*Y«l v 1833. msnoou&Tio nominations. FOR OANALOOUUIBBFONBIt, THOMAS fl. FORSYTH, Qf FUILADSLTUIA COUNTY. , -■ FOR AUDITOR GENERAL. EPHRAIM BANKS, MIFFLIN COUNTY. FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL, 3. PORTER BRAWLEY, *Of CRAWFORD COUNTY. ttfQTtft at Carlisle, /or 1853. AND OyER AND ORPHAN*®. u; • XgRMINER. Tuesday, August 30. Mottdayl August S 3. Tuesday, November ]. Monday*-November 14. Tuesday, Decembers?. STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING. 'Agreeably to notice the Democratic Standing Committee mot at the public house of 11. L. Burk holder. In (bo borough of Carlisle, oa Saturday (ho 16lb of July, 1853, cud organized by appointing David Hume, Esq., Chairman, and E. Common, Secretary. After a free interchange of sentiment, the following resolutions wore adopted : Umpired, That the Democratic Republican citi* seek of Cumberland county bo requested to meet at their respective places of holding ward, borough or township elections, on Saturday the 6lh day of Au gust next, between the hours of 1 and 7 o’clock, P. M.,and then and there elect two Delegates to repre sent said ward, borough, or township in a Demo cratic County Convention, to bo bold at the Court tipuse'ln the borough of Carlisle on Tuesday the 9lb day of August next, at 10 o'clock. A. M., for the purpose of nominating a County Ticket, to be sup ported by (be Democrats at (lie ensuing election.and also to appoint Conferees to meet the Conferees from Perry county, to nominate a Senator. Retained, That these proceedings be published in the Democratic papers of the county. D. HUME, Chairman. E. Cornuan, Secretary. On oor rinsx page will be found the proceed ings of a Temperance meeting, held at Newville. Also, an account of President Fiance's reception in Philadelphia. Rxlioious Service.—The Rev. A. S. Ljnh, is expected to preach in the Evan. Luth. Church on next Sabbath morning, at 11 o'clock, in the Eng lish language, and in the afternoon at 2 o’clock in the German language. Oca Market. —Owing to the lato extremely dry weather, oar markets have been poorly sup plied with vegetables, and almost everything else for some time past; and, as a natural consequence, what little provender does come in, commands a high price. Gov. Biolbr was on a visit to Pittsburg last week. He had a public reception, though ho ar- rived privately. PcnnSTLVARiA.—. Arrangements have been made for* thorough canvassing of the Slate, after the first of August by John B- Gough, Hon. Neal Dow, of Maine, Gen. Carey, of Ohio, Rev. P. Coombs, of Phila., and Mr. Jackson, all of whom on expected to lecture, Id different parts of the Slate, on the Liquor Question. Pittsbobo Post. — Lbcev Harpeu, Esq., for many years ibe able editor of the Pittsburg Post , has Bold bis interest In that establishment to Geo. F. Gillmorc, Esq., and ibo paper will hereafter bo conducted by Phillips & GiUmoro. As an editor Mr. Harper has acquired an enviable and honorable distinction, and has battled with zeal and energy for the cause of Democracy and the principles and usages of the party. It is with re- j gret we part with brother Harper, for we regarded him one of the very best editors in Pennsylvania. He has oar best wishes in his retirement. Mr. Gillmore, (Mr. Harper's successor.) is a man of ■terling worth, a writer of ability, and a radical and reliable Democrat. Wo may therefore expect to find the Post the same able and fearless Demo cratic paper it haa heretofore been. The Stale Teachers’ Association of Pennsylva nia will hold its first meeting in Pittsburgh, on Friday the slh of Aogaai. Invitations to attend ■re extended to all pails of the Stale. A number of important questions will be discussed before the association. An effort is being made to re. dace the fare on the different linos of travel, at the time* for the accommodation of Teachers and oth ers anxious to attend. DICKINSON COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT. The Annual Commencement of Dickinson Col lege took place, at the M. B. Church on 7'hurs. dhy of last week. The house was crowded, and the ronaio (by the Cornet Hand of Philadelphia,) was excellent. The following, interspersed with mueio, was the order of exorcises : Praytr —By President Collins. Latin Salutatory —Augustus M . Sawyer, Cura, berland Co. Dissertation — The Citizen — James E. Clawson, Queen Anne’s co., Md. Oration—The Idol of theJlge —J. Weblev Aiil,' Harrisburg. Oration—Permanency of our Institutions — Aoid Ricketts, Orangeville, Fa. lAttrary Oration— The Baslile — Sixty four years Jigo—iAMKß M. Shearer, Dillsburg. Oration—National Days — Albert Ritchie. Frederick* Md. Philosophical Oration—Strife—lts Utility — Wm . G. Rqccm, Carlisle. Master's Oration—Three Years Jigo —W. V. B. Tudor, Alexandria, Va. Mailer's Oration—Our Position in History — Wu. C. Wilson, Chester. Valedictory Oration —Jonathan James Mklson, Worcester co., Md, The addresses of the young mon were highly creditable, both In delivery and matter, and were received with enthusiastic admiration. The exor cises throughout were of a very interesting char acter, and afforded much gratification to iho nont eroQS auditory in attendance. Dtaaacß OotirEßnso.—.The degree of A. B. In conrae, was conferred upon Jno. W. Ahl, J. Emory CUweon, Jonathan J.Molson, Wm. C. Rheem, AglblWckeUß, Albert Ritchie, Daniel F. Rohror, AngMloß M. Sawyer, E. Da,), Soyrnour, James M. Shearer. Also, on John H. Clark. of the Cleat of 1651. , The degree of A. M. in course, wao conferrj G, -°" ,OTB S«»T.-Tbe Mountain Echo mjr.i npon Joeeph O. Oollin.on, Jonathan P. Harri „„ I 0 D.tol.clor ond Samuel J. Ben.be-. William J. Hi... Jomca M’H. Caldwell, E. |£ I Mi'n , "T ', Don.orooh--.nd _ u n - u . i Mt. Renabaw, In making hie way on nia handi and ~U Prellyroan, Samuel IE Reynold., Chari., o. „„ dor „ m . .hlak hru.hwood that hung over m.ny, William V. B. Tudor, Slmp.on T. Van 1 the at,a.„, „ mo , s „d wilb |IM CDpp „ itai , on “ „ M Bent, WHUem C. Wilson. ratti.anoke, in fa, honor.', degree of A. M . on Ror. John B. PThwssgsrW^ d . nt W .ho New luhpl. apd Ror. A. U. Ivme. Vork Journal orCommaroo, .l.to. that the gr.ro of Tb**r«9 OrD.P. or, Bov. Thoo. V. Moora, J.mc MadUon. twice Pro.Ulonlof ihl. Uhpubllo juid Ber» Frederick Merrick, cannot now bo recognized i ' SCHOOL SYSTEM IN ENGLAND'* It seems that efforts aro being made by some philanthropiele of England, to introduce into (bat i country a Public School sytem similar that which exists in (bo United Stales. But the proposition encounters an opposition there of the same nature as that offered to our School system—that is, Ih&t it is not proposed to teach sectarianism in those schouls. W* copy (ho following article upon (his subject from tho Manchester (England) Examiner of June (8. It show* the estimation in which the Public School system of the United States js held *by to-. fleeting and discreet men in England : "In the educational controversy which lias oflate 1 excited so much interest throughout the Country, as j well as In our own oily, reference has been frcnacnl ly made to the common school system of the United States of America. That system is one in accord once with which secular instruction and moral training are given at the public expanse to all chif drqn sent to receive them Irrespective of denomina tional distinctions. It proceeds upon the common sense supposition, that (herd-lire certain branches of secular knowledge and common moral duties, the advantages of which aro universally recognized, and that instruction in each of these may be imparted without the slightest reference to questions of con troversy or conscience. It undervalues no. class of religious opinions; bat, considering doctrinal prfn ciptos and forms of worship to lie beyond its province, loaves them to bo taught by Iho voluntary oontribu fiona and efforts of tboso who believe them to bo true, right and important. It not only confers upon the young tho instruction which is essential to their personal oigrtity and usefulness, and to (heir success in the business engagements of life, but pre pares thorn to receive the knowledge and impress ions resulting from religious agencies, to judge of opinions for themselves, end thus to acquire an it& Iclhgcnt faith. Nothing but Iho sheerest bigotry, or tho dullest stupidity, one would think, could repre sent the school leaching which did this and nothing more to bo irreligious. It may not comprehend everything (hat is necessary to a religious education, but certainly there is nothing, cither in its nature or tendency,that is inimical to tho most enlightened piety. Sectarian differences have hitherto prevented the introduction into Englund of a system of national education. The name of religion has been dishon ared.ond tho progress of religion has been hindered by tlio miserable wrangling® of certain parlies who have virtually contended (hat Christianity will bo endangered, unless reading bo taught in conjunction with some catechism, and history and geography with some theological dogma—who have refused to allow their fellow creatures to becomo intelligent men and useful citizens, unless the process of making them orthodox Christians could be carried on at (ho same time—nnd who have seemingly preferred that they should remain heathens rather than they should escape from the chance of being made, during school hours Churchmen or Independents, Roman Calho lies or Baptists." It appears to bo a most unreasonable objection to tho Public Schools, that sectarian views are not Uught in them. To have such teaching would bo destructive of their utility. The simple perusal of the Bible inculcate* nothing of a sectarian character, aud has no influence in exciting religious contro* versiea or prejudices— and more especially as the children of Catholics and Protestants road the ver— -1 si on recognized by their own churches. Tho Public Schools aim to improve secular knowledge only, leaving the religious part of education to be com municated in other places, and by other teachers.— It is amazing that the distinction is not soon and admitted lo bo correct by all denominations. To make a person truly and acceptably a Christian, there should bo sufficient education lo enable him or her | lo read, reflect and decide. Acceptable Christianity mual be founded on conviction, and there cannot be a sensible conviction without tho ability to judge after examination. A child may be taught (o wor ship an imago of wood or stone; and, if kept in ig jnoranoe, will grow up with the belief that such image is God. But give him instruction and enable him to consult common sense, end ho will rojoc* such idolatry os absurd or impious. Wo believe, then, (hat education is essential lo the possession of I 1 true religion—that it should come first os introduc-J lory'to religion. Wo have little confidence in onto maton religion—a religion without knowledge —a I belief nol founded on investigation, bul by the die > I lalion of others. Wo place all mankind on on equal ity in the sight of God, (hough differing in station here ; and believe that what Ho deemed essential to thoir happiness hereafter, was communicated for (ho information of all, and that each it entitled to seek and decide for himself. The Public Schools afford to the poor the moans of learning and under standing the will of God, and should therefore bo maintained. National Revenue. The increato of customs for the port of N. York is $l.) 30,000, for Philadelphia $149,000. The Cus tom House of New York h ss gained sbout a million a month during the present fiscal year, ss compared with the last. The land sales have also largely in creased, and (ho aggregate revenue for this year will probably nol fall short of sixty millions of do) Urs. The specific appropriations for the year 1853, '54 amount to $45,UU,000 1 those called indefinite to about $4,000,000. making a total anticipated cz pendiiorc of $50,000,000 for the nczl fiscal year.— Commencing (he year with a su-plus of $23,000,000. sod with Iho prospect of jnerersing that surplus by ol least ten millions from (ho ordinory sources of in come, it i / obvious that the surplus revenue question will form a fruitful theme of diveussiun in Congress at its next session, unless over accumulation shall have been previously dissipated by a war. State Exhibition at Pittsburg. The Annuo) Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Ag ricultural Society i« to bo held at Pittsburg, on Iho 27th, 29th, 29th, and 30th days of September next. [The Pittsburg Fust says, the ground selected for this exhibition is Denny's fields. j«» .* beyond the outer Depot of (ho Pennsylvania railroad. This ground is well suited to the purpose; of easy access to exhibitors; and so near to our city as to insure a full attendance of our citizens. The committee having charge of this matter, are making preparations to render this exhibition unu j finally interesting and ultroclivo. They invite con tributors from other States ; nod as the annual fair :in Ohio is to bo ho Id tills year at Dayton, in the western extremity of (hut State, wo may expect Eastern Ohio to bo strongly represented at this great fair in Pittsburg. It is the third exhibition of our Bnt( Society; and the first hold in Western Penn sylvania, Of the importance end value of such exhibitions, no one can entertain a doubt. They are designed and well caloulolod to disseminate a vast amount of pßoful information among farmers, slock breeders, horticulturists, mechanics, and manufacturers. They oiovalo the character of those occupations ; and ex cite a salutary emulation among those groat produ cers of the wealth of our country. We consider this fair of more importance to our community and Western Pennsylvania, than any and all “Crystal Palace” exhibitions. It is a home display of our skill and industry In sit the occupations that con tribute to the convenience and comforts of life, and to the public prosperity. RUSSIA. AND TURKEY, The Eastern Question was still the main sub ject of comment in the s English papers received by the last steamer; bat the general Impression seem ed to be that ho war would result from it. Accounts from Constantinople, of the 10th of June, -elate, that on the previous day, Jane 9th, Redschld Pasha, the minister for foreign affairs, had received a letter from Count Nesselrode,‘the prime minister of Russia, in which the Sultan is expressly informed: “That*it is written for the purpose of giving him the opportunity, once more, of accepting the last ultimatum of Prince Mensobt koff; and, in case he should not do so, that the Russian army would cross the frontier within a few weeks, (3flrta qiielques semttinu,) in order to obtain by force, but without any declaration of war, what the Porte would 1 not yield spontaneous ly. 1 * We a r e now enabled to add to (be above in telligence, that,-up to and after ha receipt at Con stantinople, the government of the Sultan remain ed firm in their resolution not to accept the terms so insolently dictated by Russia ; that the Divan is supported in this resolve by the cordial end uni ted support of the representatives of Great Britain, France, Austria, and Prussia; and (hat there is every appearance that (he Porte will not yield.' One of the English prints gives a pretty accu rate idea of the question, as it stands between Rus sia and Turkey, by the following-illustration : "We may give a general idea of the case by saying (hat it is much as if France should dontond to “protect” the Roman Catholic subjects of Qurcd Victoria, and to be established in this protectorate by a formal convention, eg that in the event of any such question as (hat of the Pappl aggression, oar government and legislature would not be compe tent to decide the matter of themselves, but most procure the consent of France to the settlement, under penalty of famishing her a justification for war. This, at least, is the view taken of the case by those who condemn the conductor Russia, ft Is considered as an attack upon the independence of a weak State by a strong one, and as a viola tion of the principles by which all national rights are secured. If these principles are once infring ed , territorial spoliations would very soon follow.” Union Philosophical Sociexr.—On Tuesday of last week, the Union Philosophical Society of Dickinson College, celebrated Us 64th anniversary. Anniversary address by Agib Ricketts, of Orange ville, Pa. True Genius, by James P. Rusling.of Trenton, N. J, Permanence of our Institutions, by ft. H. Richards, of Bridgeville, Del. The World’s Future, by N. Bowles, of Middletown, Md. Europe—Past and Present,by N. Fountain, of Denton, Md. Spirit of English Literature, by B. Arbogasi, of Pocahontas, Va. An Address was delivered before this Society by the Hev. Professor True, D. D. Subject—The Problem of Inference. Godby for August. —The August number of Go dey’a Lady’s book, is already upon our table, find a mast excellent number it is. It is itlustra(cd’by o fine sice) engraving, entitled the Village Bean, and a largo number of superior wood engravings, dc. signed generally for the improvement of the taste of the Indict, and giving (hem the latest fashions and patterns. It opens with an interesting sketch of the now El Dorado, which is both interesting and in structive, end which is embellished with several handsome engravings. Tbo contributions tfo by out most gi f tcd American writers, and the whole work »a such a one as to command thd patronage and support of the ladles of America. Warlike Movements.—Tbo order has at Ust been given to the Russian army, and wo shall next hear that it has crossed the frontiers of tin*. Prineipalalitics. From present appearances it will now advance no further, but will continue to occupy them HU cither the Sultan consents to the Emperor's | demands, or declares war. That ho will embrace either of theao a horn a liras, J« oal certain. lie may instead submit patiently to tbo presence of Russian troops in Moldavia and Wullachio, and leave France, England and Austria to settle the hash for him with the Czar. No duubl England and Austria would much prefer to arrange the question in that manner, and to submit In the encroachment o f the occupation of the Principalities, rather than go to War. In that case it will bo for Franco to decide the matter. U Napoleon says war, and Says It at onoo, England cannot help going into it with him. But AS yet nobody knows what ho will say. Ho maintains sfl impenetrable silence and nurses his plans In secret. However, he will now have to apoak out. Tho next steamer will bo likely to bring tbo solution. 1 Shocking Affair at Norfolk. —Wo leirrf from the Norfolk Nows Hint, on Monday night, William Scoria, a butcher, while reluming from a steamboat, where ho wont to deliver some meal, root Goofgo J. Churchwood and another person engaged in « dis pute, both excited by liquor. On Seals' approach, he was accosted by Churchwood, angry en sued, and a pistol was discharged at Boafls by Church wood throe times, each fire taking eflicl.— The latter then drew a knife, which, boforo he could use it, was rested from bis band by Bear I#, who slabbed his opponent four times, from the effects of which Chuichwood died in about five minutes.— Searla was convoyed home, where he lies in * most precarious situation, and it Is thought cannot recover. An Old Soldier.—Mr. Wm. Hall, of Beam county, Pa., now in hie one hundred and /oorlh year, is said to be etill able to ride from his home to Washington, a distance of twenty-eight miles twice a year, to draw his pension as a (evolution ary soldier! Tho old veteran retains all his fa* cullies in lull vigor. Disposition or Murderers in Washington We learn from the Republic that Robert A. Hgwke, who recently killed hie wife in Washington, by nutting her throat, has been declared a lunatic by the gram) jury, and ordered to be sent lo a lunatic asylum. In the case of Woodward, under eon. tence of death for killing his wife, a petition has boon prepared, asking tho President either tq ban* ish him beyond the limits of tho United States, or to commute his punishment to imprisonment lor life. TifU Foreign Missions.— Tfio Washington Un ion, of the IGih instant, confirms the report (hat the Hop. James Buchanan has finally accpplcd the mission to England, and says that Messrs. Sonic, Gladsdon, Uortand, Groono and Bodlngor will leave in a Tow days on ihoir missions. Keeping up Appearances. —A woman In Troy, N. Y., who is under indictment for murder, has her prison windows docoraicd with damask and lace curtains. This is keeping up a allow* of fash ionable respectability under very disadvantageous circumstances. A French letter states, (hot a dozen or more stock jobbers of Paris, have blown out tholr brains in consequence of the flucluations.of the stock ex change, doling the agitation of the Turkish ques tion. This is taking the Emperor's ultimatum more seriously than tho Turk* 07* A national convention of colored folks as sembled at Rochester, N. Y., on Wednesday last, more than one hundred delegates having boon pres* opt* Fred. Douglass led off. , Wounded Honor Emily Healed, The California ncws'whioh wo published last week, gave a brief notice ofa duo) which bad taken place between Senator Gwin ond iho Hod. Mr. McCorblc It appears that the parties, with their friends, re paired to the selected spot, and amused ihomelvcs with firing si each other three times with rifles, neither of them, of course; being.hurt in the least Tbo ftjends interfered, and iho following very satis factory document wos signed at a substitute for fur ther shooting. Groat country that California: ‘After an exchange of’three ineffectual shots be tween the flon. William M.Gwinond Hon. J. W, McCorklo, the friends of tho respective parlies having discovered that their principals wero fighing under a misapprehension of facts, mutually explained to their respective principals in what the misapprehension consisted,’whereupon Doctor Gwin promptly denied (he cause of provocation referred to in Mr, McCor klo’a letter of the 29th Mnj, and Mr. McCorklo withdrew his offensive language uttered on the race course, and expressed regret at having used it. (Signed) •S. W.lnob, * F. Stuart, 1 B. C. Marshall, ‘ E C. FiTzmjou, ‘ Geo. P. Jounson, * A. P, Crittenden. ‘Juno Ut'isW' A correspondent of a California paper saysthat the duel between Gwin and McCorklo softies tho Senatorial question, so.far as Mr. Gwin is concerned, as duelling is contrarv r (o’ llu provision of the Con stitution of the State. It is.very well to have at Joust one question settled by so ridiculous a practice. Removals and Appointments.— . The Democratic Monthly Review, recently started at Wasuington, D. C., thus expresses itself on this subject: ** We are by no moans in favor of appointing njoro professional politicians to office, wbo are destitute of ability and character just because they have drum mod up ward meetings, mudo stump harangues, or elbowed their opponents at the pulls. Bui what wo do say is, that when merits and qualifications are other wise equal, he who has rendered most efficient aid to the victory of tbo Democratic parly has the great est right to its patronage and its honors. When ilia ! day comes (hat- this causes to ho the policy of that party,* the glory holh departed from Israel and the scdplre from Judah.* If mop who do nothing to as* sift in achieving tho triumph «ro to enjoy its fruits, who will establish presses to defend our principles and our candidates? who will write articles? who will make speeches ? who will travel over tho coun try, to roaso up the people to tho struggle 7 and who will advance money indispensable to carry on the canvass, and to procure (he vary tickets which settle the result? The principles of the Democratic party are glorious emanations from that great law of equal ity of rights, which God gave us at our birth / but how ore they to bo carried out and enforced, without placing men in power who bohevo in tho m and vener ate them 7 This dan only be dona through tho or ganization of parly, for our opponents will bo united, and faw men will take the trouble to organize and sustain (ho party, if (hoy have not (he hopes of its rewords. ‘The laborer is worthy of his hire,’ and ho who toils should not ho forced to feed the slug gard , nor should ho who his earned honors see (hem worn by him who did not." One day last week, Bonoj.il) Boyer, of Phoenix viilo, was committed to the Chester county prison, charged with committing so assault and battery up on the person of an aged man of tho name of Garrett- Garrett Isa pious man, and on hearing Boyer make use of several oaths, commenced praying for him, whcroopoD Boyer full upon and beat him unmorci fully. Tho heartless act created considerable feeling in the neighborhood whore it was known. MonOMenttotiieCapTors or Andre.— Tho Fourth of July celebrated at Turrylown, N. V., by faying tho corner atone of a monument to Plauding, Williams and Van Wert, tho three patriots by whom Major Andre was captured at that place. It is to consist of three blocks of marble with a shall between thirty and forty (cct in height, with an ap proprislo inscription. Some 6000 persons were present oQ tho occasion. The attempt to enforce the Maine Liqoof Law in St. Johns, New Brunswick, on (he let instant, was attended with very serious consequences.— The public fooling got to so high a pitch, that the citizens assembled and blew up Temperance Hall, with powder, almost demolishing it. Those en gaged in the work could not have been good citi zens, lor good citizens are always law-abiding. The Erie City Bank, chartered by the (as! Le gislalure, to supply theplace of the old Erie Bank, whose charter has expired, will go into operation in a few weeks. J. P. Sherwin. Esq., recently of Poltsvilie, who is a large stockholder, will be the Cashier. In Luck.—lt is said that Judge Darrel, recently appointed by Gov. Bigler lo preside over tho Car* bon and Monroe District, has received an appoint* ment to codify the revenue laws of the Unlled States, at a salary of about $(0,000 a year. The Fishery Question. —Tho Washington Union announces that the Fishery negotiations are proceed ing, and y»M - Iho President is making every exertion lo adjust ihe difficulty and vindicate tho rights of American citizens. The U. S. Sloumor Princeton and Fulton have been dispatched to the Fishing grounds to protect (ho American fishermen. Oilier vessles will be sent if required. Tho Union adds, (hot (hoGovcrnmcnt possesses intelligence which can not be made public, but has every reason to believe that no collision will lake place during the pending of tho negotiations. Princo Albert laid tho foundation of an asylym for idiots, at Kuilswood, Rcigate, near London, on the I7lh oil. An ingenious plan was taken to raise subscriptions. Ladies were invited to past the prince, courtesy to him, and plaoo upon the stono a purse containing their offerings. Ue- J tween throe and four hundred ladies paid five guineas a piece for a share in this interesting cero* moniai. This may bo o very valuable institution lo his Excellency's [elaiivoß, for, according to the doc. trines laid down in certain scientific circles, neor ly all the “blood royals” of Europe are becoming Imbeciles for the want of a little mixture of tho plobian race. The Pennsy/vantan has been handsomely cn larged and otherwise improved. Cooper is deter mined to mako tho paper worthy of general sup port, and wo trust his efforts will bo oncourgcd by tho Democracy at largo, for (he position of the Pennsylvanian should make it a National organ of the Democracy In tho broadest sense of the term. Sad Accident—A carriage containing two la dles and a gentleman, of Easton, was precipitated into a llmo kiln, on tho Delaware, on Saturday, and one of (ho ladies was killed. The other per sons wero not much injured. A Traced* in Virginia.— Tho Lynchburg Virgin, inn states that one day last week, Shelton Farror, of Buckingham county, displeased in some way one of hit sons, who Immediately seized a double barrel loadon gun and ollomptod to shout him. A brother interfered end undertook to wrest iho gun from him when ho wos shot down. Another brother made a renewed effort to stop tho modman, which resulted in the same way ; ho was instantly killed. Archbtshop Bcdini, the Pope’s Nuncio to Brazil, In company with his friend, Rev. John Virtue, are at (ho National Hotel, Washington city.’ The survey of tho proposed railroad between Gol tysburg and Hanover, Pa., was commenced Its week. THE PRESIDENT'S NORTHERN TOUR. Opeolag of the Crystal Palace, Tho President and suite, arrived ol New York, having stopped oV Newark on the way, on Thursday, and was there received by taany thousands of citizens and volunteers. Mayor WcslcrveU welcomed him in a written speed), to which tho president replied in an'eloquent manner. A procession was formed, and allot parading through tho city, (hey finally reached the Crystal Palace, at 2 o'clock. The ceremonies attending (ho inauguration of tho Palaco commenced übotil half past 2 o'clock. Among tho distinguished guests beside tho President and his cabinet, on tho platform, were Generals Scott, Wool, and Quitman,of the army; Howell Cobb, Governor of Georgia: Senators Bradhoad, of Penn sylvania, Thompson, of Now Jersey, Chase, of Ohio, and ex-Sonalor Miller, of Now Jersey, and Preston, of South Carolina; and Lord Ellosomor and eoilo, A large delegation from Pennsylvania was also present. The President was welcomed in an appropriate manner,{by Theodore Sedgwick, Esq., and responded as follows: TUB president's SPEECH. Mr. President and Gentlemen—l return you my most Warm and cordful thinks for (lie -honor you have done me. 1 come lo bo present at tho inaug uration of this building, and to express tho reaped I entertain for tills great Industrial Exhibition, de signed and calculated to promote, ell that belongs to the interests of our country. Vcm, sir, and Ihp gen tlemen associated with you, have laid claim in all you have done lo thanks that will bo enduring. Whatever short-comings yon have spokon of may bo, but I can only say that they appear not here, and, so far os I have learned, they appear run at oil. Everything around us reminds us that this is an uti litarian ago, and (hat science, instead of being locked up, appears before the admiration of the world, and has begun lo be tributary to tho arts, manufactures, agriculture, and all (fiat promotes social comfort. (Applause.) Sir, ifyou had achieved no other ob ject but that you have done in bringing together citizens from all pa rls of tins Union, you would have fulfilled, perhaps, one of the most important missions that can bo imposed upon uny of us in tbo way of strengthening that Union. Sir, you have done more. You have nobly allud ed to it. Your exhibition has brought hero men eminent in almost every walk of life from every civ Mixed country on the face of the globe. And thus you have done more, perhaps, than any of us in pro moting that groat object dear to you, dear tome, dear lo my venerable friend near mo, (alluding lo Bishop Walnwrighl,)-4o promote peaoo among men. (Grust Applause.) Sir, I have not the voice to address you, and return you my thanks again for the honor you hove done me. 1 must conclude. Thus ended the inauguration of tho Crystal Pul ace. The collection of (ho Industry of Foreign Na lions, ond of our own workshops, is yet in a crude, incompto state of arrangement. When everything is in order about tho establishment, we hove no doubt that it will bo a striking and beautiful exhibition, both-insido and out. Temperance Meeting. Proceeding» of a Temperance Convention, held in Carlisle, Saturday, July 16, 1853. Pursuant to notice, a largo an enthusiastic meet ing assembled in the Methodist Episcopal Church, at 10 o'clock, A. M. The Convention was organized by electing Mm- B. Mullen, E-q ,of South Middleton twp.. President, and Jacob Dorsliainmrr, of Mechanicsburg, L. H. Williams, of NowvKto, Chas. Beil, Esq., ofCarlislo, j W. G. Brickor, of Monroe, Jus. Moser, of Meehan* I icsbarg, and W. 11. Craig, of Shipponsburg, Vice | Presidents, and appointing' Or- J. K. Smith, of Car lisle, and Mr. Lynn, ofNowvillo, Secretaries. Prayer by the l)errder(ron< of Newvillo. Tho object ol tho meeting being stated by Prof/ Johnston of Carlisle, the Rev. Mr. DuflJcM of Philo-* dclp .i.i, addressed the Convention for an hour in an able and impressive manner. Tho Rev. Mr. Jack son, the Temperance State Agent, was then Intro duced, but declined entering particularly into a discourse, but eluted in a brief address tho pfeft ol organization, and gave sumo account of his' labors in (he Cause of Prohibition in other sections of the State, with their results which were of a most cheer ins character. On motion, Mr. Henderson, of Now ville, addressed tho Convention, after which Prof. Wentworth, of Carlisle, made a most affecting ap peal to the good and philanthropic (n go earnestly to work, and secure to Pennsylvania tho benefits of (ho “Maine Law." On motion, the Chair appointed the following gen. tlcmcn 4 Committee to prepare resolutions express- Ivo of (he sense of the Convention J Rev. Mr. Wing, Carlisle, M Griffith, 8 -ulh Middleton, L- 11. Wtl linens, Nowstllc, B. Snodgrass, Shippcnsburg, and L M. Weaver, of Chorchtown. The Convention then adjourned till half past 1 o'clook, F. M. Afternoon Session.—At 1J o'clock tho Conven tion wos Called to order by tho Chair. Tho Uev. Mr Jackson (hen made his address in his usual able manner. Tho following gentlemen were thou constituted b Cennlral County Committee j Dr. 8. EMioll, Ciias. Bell. E«q., Prof. Wentworth, Tutor Sp»br, James Ilachol, Rev. C. P. Wing, Jus. Oullagcr. Dr. J. K Smith, Carlisle; David Ruckulcl. low, Mpchunicshmg \ S N- Divrn,Sooth Middleton; 8. M. D<»vld»no, West Pcnnsboro 1 ; Alexander Caih. cart, Shcphordstown; David Criswell, Shjppcnsburg. Thu Ct-airmn'n of tho Committee on resolutions, reported the following,all of which were adopted : Retained, That in 'lie uniform victory which tho frionda ol a Prohibitory law have obtained whenever ihe people have been called upon lo decide whether they desired, and would sustain such a law, and in Ihe overwhelming mass of petitions that have been sent to tho LegiaMnro of this Stole, wo have uno« qnivocol evidence that Pennsylvania is prepared for the pjßvago and enforcement ofo law, timilar in its provisions to that of the Maine Low. Resolved, That, ne Alcoholic liquors are exten sively used for manufacturing and other useful pur poses, we are not in favor of any prohibition of the manufacture of such liquors, provided those engaged in it can be restrained from the sale of thorn as a boyornge. Resolved, That as wo regard the principle of Prohibition, as being of more importance than any other political question now before tho people tor decision in tho coming election for this State, it shall be an indispensable qualification for our suffrages, that thoao who are candidates for the Legislature, should pledge themselves to the support of a law which shall entirely suppress the traffic in inloxics* ling liquors as a beverage. • Resolved, Thai the Central County Committee, just appointed, be commissioned lo secure, if possible in the present Political parties, nominations of men for tho Legislature, who shut! bo pledged to obtain and enforce a Prohibitory Law ; but if this bo im-. practicable, wo are then forced to form an indopon dent ticket. On motion, it was Retoloed , That lids Convention pledge Cumbcrlund county to mine three hundred dollars, through ihoir Central Committee, for tho benefit of the cause, and (hut one hundred of it be appropriated to pay nn ngent to canvass this county. Retotved, That this Convention recommend the "Crystal Fountain," d paper published at Harris-, burg, to the support and patronage of tho friends of Temperance and Prohibition throughout the county, Retolvtd, That Iho proceeding of this Convention bo signed by tho officers, and published in all tho popers of the county, and in tho "Crystal Fountain" at Harrisburg. Tho following gentlemen were appointed a Com mittee to prepare and publish an address to tho people of Cumberland county : Dr. Collins, William U. Miller, Etq., Thomas 11. Slides, Esq. On motion, Iho Convention adjourned. [Signed by tho officers] A Jail in InuiA.-rßayard Taylor, correspondent of llio Now York Tribune, vieilcd the J«ih Northern Indin, and, among oilier thing#, givea till' account of the 4 exorcises :* hundreds of man seated at lliclr looms, wearing carpots, ainglng (ho mulilplicatic»n*lodo }n thundering chorus. ' Twelve times twelve* s«ngli'® monitor, In a shrill aolo ;♦ One hundred and fouriH four ,* burst out (lie chorus, ln_ all sorts of Wo wont in to tho blacksmiths' shops, wlioro In® prisoners, by a refinement of punishment, were inode to forgo (heir own follors, thoinsolvos fettered. Row AT PiTPSDimo.—Mr. Wise was to have made timet sixteen sang tho solo, os ho raised hi* lut® o1 ’ a balloon utoonslon ol Pittsburg, on (ho 4th, but I ho 1 nr, * One hundred and twelve* was roared in snq w * r * balloon rofusod to go up. and os Mr. W., it is stated dr <> wn ing llio dang and bfng of tho Iron. In refused to refund llio olr mono, qullo on excitement onatred. Next morning llio wfiilo mixing lliolr tloo. Eyon llio holdout cin»«»j lioldcrs of llokoli eurroundod lliosloroß of Kancman, f ,ll 'd in solitary coll., wore going through tholr's do Co., and J. Kennedy, where tho tlohoio were nor- * b ''’ lll,ou « h “ lloll > 1(11,10 " oor > l 0 » monitor ohaaod, and woto olomoroua fur Ihoir monoy. A ,n * aul,1a 'sound hood and sound heart Venango Spetitttdf-» - . Pittsburg, July B.—Hundreds of,ci(ijfentf 'ofsall classes culled on Gov. Bigler.’ yesterday/ In the afternoon ho was magnificently entertained at (he country scat of Col. Wilson McCandlcss, and 'in (ho evening he partook of a'sumptuous entertainment with Judge Shannon. Whigs and Democrats joined in doing him honor, and the governor mode a very strong and favorable impression upon' all.. lie left for Mercer this morning, expecting to tetfirft in a week. Tub Next Governor. —Wo nolido tfiat (lie Fitts, burg Union t has ruised the name.of W’rt. BiCfLtR, for • re-election as Governor of Pennsylvania, 1 add tho Berka county Gazette and Democrat dcchtrcs Its readiness (o do (ho same, whenever tho proper-time shut) come. Bigler lias mode an excellent Governor, and will doubtless bo re-elected by an increased ma jority. As to his nomination by (he Demooratio party, wo have not a doubt—it will bo oa before, by occUm.ition.— Wayneeburg Messenger. Cambria CAuntt.—Tfie Democracy of (his sterling little county held their annual Convention on tho fill) lost. After, forming their. ticket^resolutions wore adopted highly eulogistic of tho National and Stale Administrations. The Mountain Sentinel raises Bigler's name to the mist-head for re-nomination, and says i Governor Bigler occupies a strong hold b'pon the affections of (lie Democracy of this cobnty, who stand prepared upon all occasions to defend (ho hon esty and integrity of his official conduct from any unjust animadversions, having full and unchanging faith in his attachment to (ho principles of our or ganizaliori, and full confidence that he has labored and will continue to do so for the advancement and maintenance of (ho political truths which link as together. Ho lias, therefore, received the voice of the Cambria Democracy in his ,favor, Ivhich coptd not have been given to a man more emirently de serving, to a Democrat more true, to a Governor more filled to protect the interests of the Commonwealth and increase the greatness and prosperity of her in habitants. Pur Uio Volunteer. Strange nod Horrible SnlffJe* Tho Now York Express gives the following nr* count of tho suicide of Franklin C. Gray, at Now Rochelle, 6n Friday : Immediately alter the sounding of the whistle of 8 o’clock, A, M., Express train from Now York, «t the Now Rochelle depot, a gentleman very respect ably attired started up tho road with his bands folded and head dropped, as if laboring nndor a depression of'spirits. After he had proceeded a short distant* ho halted between (ho tracks of (he railroad, sod stood os though he was awaiting the arrival of the train. The engineer and bra'bcman saw biro, and presumed that lie would keep clear of the train, but on its approach ho threw himself right across (he track, in front of the locomotive, (ho whole train passing over him, literally smashing biro to pieces. A gold watch and chain, also emu Shed to slome.were found on his person. Wo learn that (be aufortutiats man’s name was Franklin C. Gray, aged about 45 years, a wealthy morchont of Ban Francisco, Cali fornia, where ho was alderman for two years, and highly respected. He hod an Income of $36,000 ■ year, which he receives regularly in monthly remit tances of $3OOO. Ho brought letters of credit from Cook, Fulmer &. Co., of San Francisco, shoot fiftees months ago ; ho had since been residing a portion of the time In Washington, where he married a young, boaniitutand highly accomplished lady. He recent ly purchased a house in Now York, in the fifth av enue. for their occopacy, which he fitted up in a moat magnificent style. Lust week, while laboring nndt/ an aberration of mind, be disposed of his bouse and furniture at a sacrifice of $7OOO to $BOOO. Ho ad vertised his furmtnro for sale; and,on persons going there, they found that he had sent to a furniturs broker and bad it all token away. Recently ho was introduced (o Mr. Forman, of die Fdvilhm Hole* n( New Rochelle, at the office of John Cook. Jr.. 99 Broadway, New York, end after lome conversation with Mr. F. talked of visiting the place. ■ Yesterdsy ho ogain met Mr-Forman, and at once decided I* return with him. Ho came for the purpose of look ing at the.rooms, and promised to bring his tranks up the following day. Ho appeared to enjoy him self very much during the evening, and partook of n hearty supper, lie said ho never enjoyed.n meal belter, lie was in excellent spirits, Ml. Forman, in occordunco with (ho wMtes of Mr. Cook, did all in his power to occupy his mind, as fur some lime past he had been rather depressed. In the evening, he wont to (ho Neptune House, to have a game of billiards, but nut finding a table at liberty, they re turned. and he wont to his room immediately. On returning from' tho Neptuno ’House, it wti agreed upon that they would go a fishing this morn ing, of which ho said ho was remaVhabiy fond. Mr. Forman Invited a couple ofladles to acehmpmy then) with a view to edify him sa much as possible- When everything was ready, and that he sscertolneJ ladles wore going, ho said ho did not fcel ivclJ end declined to go. A short time after this ho went out at the western gate in tbs -r««r of-th* house, «|id after going a short distance, turned round and looked « though ho suspected some one was watching V»Sm- Not supposing for a moment that ho contemplated anything wrong, no one followed or look Cunhtr notice of him. Hiff tvlfo is expected from Washington this erciv Ingtojoin him hero, do appeared to Idolize hi* wife ; and only a few days ago ha mado a will (cit ing her all his property unconditionally. We have said that the body wan “literally sniaihid tn pieces.” IT tills eUlomcnl bo literally untJorMood* It will convey mmo idea of (ho appearance which (he body present*. Never has It boon nut lot to be hold euoh a spectacle I The bond, neck and shoulder* arc completely ground off. Not a piece of (ho akul) can bo found larger than o penny 1 PUBLIC SBNTiatßmt.