ere which Will doubtless be presented by (be odvooates of the proposed institution* will commend the subject to your favorable consideration. It is believed that such an institution can be successfully organized under tbe auspices of the Slate aud county societies. A highly useful institution has recently been organized at Philadelphia* under the auspices of liberal and patriotic citizens of that city and vicinity, In pursuance of an act of the last session, named “Tne Poly technic College of Pennsylvania,” in which the education of youth in a practical know ledge of mining, manufacturing and the mechanic arte is united with the ordinary literary studies. Surely, as much can be done to impart a practical understanding of the pursuit of the farmer. Within a few years past the general gov ernment haa expended a largo sum of mo ney in the construction of a dry dock at the Philadelphia navy yard, with a railway attached* to facilitate the operation of rais ing and repairing vessels. A survey of the Deleware river has also been made, which justifies the opinion (hat (here is a sufficient depth of water in its channel to admit ves sels of a Urge class with entire safety. The location of this yard, on the bank of the bank of the Delaware, in the southern pari of the county of Philadelphia, accessible . from all points, surrounded by a vigorous end flourishing population, and blessed i with a healthy climate, gives to it advan tages not surpassed by those surrounding * the navy yards of any other section of the 1 Union. There is, then, no reason why it 1 should not receive a full share of patronage ' from the government. Why it has not been 1 so favored 1 shall not, at this time, attempt (n learn, but that the fact has been the cause 1 of regret and complaint among the people j of Philadelphia and other parts of the State, , is a circumstance which cannot ho disguis ed. No considerations of public Interests, which ! have been able to discover, would' seem to demand this policy, n othing, in my opinion, is gained by It in economy, efficiency or skill in the construction of ves sels. The materials for this work can bo as conveniently and cheaply procured at Philadelphia as at any ol or point In the country, and her mechanics siand as high as any others in point of skill and efticien cy in all the branches of this business, and pre-eminent in (lie construction of steam machinery. 1 feel justified, therefore, in entertaining the hope that a more equal dis tribution of patronage shall hereafter distin guish llte action of the deparlincni at ' Ington. 1 The consolidation of the city and county of Philadelphia into one municipal govern ment, ie a subject that will be pressed upon your consideration during the present ees sion. Without desiring to express an "pin ion on the policy of the measure, 1 may sav, that I regard it as involving vast consider ations connected with the welfare of nur metropolis, and consequently to the State at targe, and as such it should, as 1 have no doubt it wilt, command prompt and anx ious consideration. 1 have long believed that the loans of the Stale should be consolidated into three or four classes, and be under the direct control of the treasury department at Harrisburg. The books are now kept at the Bank of Pennsylvania, where the loans are trans ferred, reissued and cut up into any shape to Suit the wishes of the holder; I <r which eervice that institution is claiming a heavy yearly compensation. There w ould be no difficulty whatever, 1 am confident, in ex changing new coupon bonds for the cenifi cates of loan now outstanding, without any average extension of the maturity of (he loans, at a cost of a few thousand dollars, indeed, on this point I am entirely certain that the exchange can ho made a source of (irofu to the Slate above all expenses, '('his accomplished, and the interest can be paid at the 'Treasury, and the whole business ol that department rendered the more simple and safe. Tlio financial year commences and cloaca fin the laai day of November, and ihe ap propriahon and school year on the firm of June. The effect of ibis arrangement ia to beget confusion in the business of the sev eral departments of government. Indeed. Ao completely is this the case, that it is tyuiio impossible for a person nm lamilidf with lito subject to comprehend their opo. raiion. I suggest the propriety of com mencing the fiscal year for all purposes on Ihe first of December. This would bring the Canal, Treasury, School and Auditing. Departments into harmonious action, and fender their operations concurrent and sun-1 pie. . . | 1 have never felt willing to see our fun-: damontal law changed (or light or doubtful foasons, but 1 sincerely behove (hat when fhe proper timfe arrived it will be wise so to amend the ('onsiituiion as l> require that Occh law shall be passed in a separate bill, and receive not [ess ihan a majority of votes of each House on a call of the yeas and nays; to provide that all laws of a public nature shall be general in their character And apply to the entire Stale; that munici pal corporations, vested with all the newer Iho Legislature could confer, should not have Ihe right to become subscribers to or holders of the slock of other corporations; to inletdifcl the creation of debt fur any pur pose except war; to oni’e some oilier func tionary vfetlh the Governor In (ho exorcise 6f the pafdonirfg power. In dorflpllahce vfrilh the provisions of the 05th Section bf life IrfSt tfthefal appropria tion law; directing the Governor to “sell end convey jhe Stale Arsenal property in Juniper street, in the city of Philadelphia,” conditioned (lull the Giim of thirty thousand dollars should bo obtained for the same, I caused notice to bo given, through the press, that sealed proposals would bo received f r fho same, and naming the mininum price and terms of sale. The highest and only hid received was that of the Pennsylvania railroad company, naming the sum of thirty thousand dollars. There being no other bidder, the property was accordingly con veyed to that company. The purchase of another suitable lot and the erection of a new building, presented n ServiOb of greater difficulty, the law restrain ing fho entire cost to the price obtained for the old property. 1 deemed it proper that military gentlemen of Philadelphia should bo consulted, as to the location of the new building, The. general wish appeared to bo the selection of a central site, and at the fiamo time the erection ol a building of greater dimensions end cost than the act seemed to contemplate. Recently, howev er, nogooiationa nave been started for the fmrohase of a lot of ground, which it is be loved will answer the purpose, and give general satisfaction as to location. The Attorney General, as required by an apt approved the 19lb of April last, has made diligent efforts to close tho claims of 1 the Commonwealth against defaulting ! agents and public-officers. The result of his labors will be communicated to you at * an early day. J In accordance with Iho 35th section of Iho t appropriation law of last session, I appointed i George DUllenborgor, E»q., to superintend the I removal of certain obstructions out of (he i ♦raft channel In the Susquehanna river, at Brubaker’s island.* He has caused the work to be completed in a ealufaciory manner, at ■ coat of 0347 50, leaving 6109 50, of the , appropriation unexpended, in (he treasury. ( I deem It proper to remark in thie oonneo* | (Son, il|tt there are obstacles in the way of { the descending navigation at various,points In , that stream, tha removal of which, by the , State, would be bat an act of justice to those , Interested in the navigation, In view of whnt , tbey have suffered in personal comfort and pecuniary profit, as a consequence of the con* struction of tho public worue. Tho numerous accidents that have occurred on tho railroads of the country during the past season—the consequent destruction of human life and property, tho difficulties that have surrounded all efforts to trace these casualties to their true cause, and to Impose • upon tho delinquents just responsibilities, bavo suggested tho necessity for more specific laws on tho subject, and I respectfully recommend the measure to your favorable notice. It is believed (hat much could be accomplished for the security of railroad travel, by additional precautionary measures in the direction of passenger (fains. Our State, it is (rue, has not boon (ho scene of so many of these disas ters os some others, but this may not be the case when speed shall bo greatly increased, as is contemplated by some of our railroad companies. Whatever relates to the cause of education —to tho moral and social condition of tho people or to the amelioration of human suffer ing, should command deliberate consideration. Alt our educational, benevolent, choritablo and reformatory institutions ore, therefore, commended to your special caro. The Btalo Lunatic Asylum, situate, within a mile of the capilol, is now in successful operation and in a must nourishing condition, realizing to the fullest extent the sanguine expectations of its amiable and benevolent founder, and it is but just to its accomplished superintendent (a say, that Miss Dix regards organization and management ns eminently proper and skilful. Upon this insti tution tlie Stale has already bestowed the sum of 8306,499. and a small sum may still bo re | qulred to place it in aoondilion of perfect self, reliance. By the ocl of April 7, 1853, was incorpora ted tho •Pennsylvania training school for idiotic and feeble-minded children.' To this humane and benevolent purpose (ho Legisla ture, with the liberality which has ever dialin. puished tho Stole, since the time of her illus trious and pure-minded founder, has extended a helping hand. The object of this Institution is to discover humanity in its lowest condition of mental and physical weakness and deform lly. and elevate It to the dignity ofintolligonco, order and usefulness. Its disinterested and benevolent founders have merited the thanks of the Christian and patriot. Tho House of Refuge, in Philadelphia,may possibly require further legislation. The board of managers of that truly charitable Institu tion are now erecting a spacious and costly building, into which they expect to transfer tho inmates of the old house at an early day. Of nil schemes for tho amelioration of human distress and suffering, or for the reclamation of erring humanity, there is no one which more forcibly commends itself to Christian sympathy and support than tho House of Refuge Having for its sole aim the reforma tion rnllicr thou punishment of tho young, whose offences nre often the result of mis fortune rather Ilian criminal intent, who sin through Ilia weakness of moral porcepiions, or from impure associations which so fatally attract and mislead the young and thoughtless. 1 cheerfully, and earnestly commend this admirable institution to your fostering care. Tho report of tho Kuporintendenl will exhibit to you the condition of tho common schools of the Commonwealth. No department of the government has greater claims upon the General Assembly than this, and it affords me the greatest satisfaction to bo able to assure you of the flourishing condition of the common school system, and of the unusual interest manifested in every part of tho Coinmonwcalih in the causa of education. We should look forward with lively interest to (ho day when our great Commonwealth, freed, to some ex tent, from the shackles of debt, can, as she doubtless will, conlnbiilo an adequate sum to this cause My utlcntion has been called to the condi' lion of the Stuto Library by the officer having charge of it at this time. It is alleged, with evident reason and truth, that (ho rooms now in use uro 100 small fur (hb purpose; (hat many ol the hooks are slowed away In boxes, and also that (he laws providing for thoir security and imposing responsibilities on (he Librarian, arc quite insufficient. This highly interesting and useful institution will doubt less receive your special oaro. It is proper that I should make known to you (ho progress that has been made on tile subject of the erection of a monument at In dependence flail, in Philadelphia, commemo rative of the Declaration of Independence. In October. 1852, (lie councils of Pltiladcl phia, by unanimous consent, passed an ordi nance dedicating (lie necessary ground in Independence Square, to (bis patriotic and s icred notional purpose, and proposing to give possession of iho picmisos to the representa tives of nine or more of the original Slates. By on act of tho Legislature of February last, confirming Ihis ordinance ofllio councils, the Governor was aulhnrizcod to appoint a trustee to act in conjunction with the trustees of Iho oilier Sulch, in the erection of (ho monument, I accordingly oppoin'ed Albert G. Waterman, , of Philadelphia, the trustee on behalf of Pennsylvania. The Stales of Now York. Now Jersey, Now Hampshire snd Connecticut huvo adopted l.iws similar to that of litis Stole, and trustees have been appointed in each. Under the terms of those laws, no action con bo taken by (ho trustees, unit) at leant 9 of (ho 13 original Stoles shut) have signified their willingness to participate in the enterprise. There are .(till four Slates wanting, and with them the issue must rest for the present. 1 am unwilling to behove that an object so entirely proper in itself—so congenial to (be feeling oftho American nation—so significant in its historic and moral bearing and so touch, ingly interesting to every American heart, can oven bo lonjf delayed mueh less defeated. It was the mogio power of Iho Declaration of Independence which bound together thirteen sparocly populated, Uz-ridcn and oppressed colonies,and erected them Into on independent nation. Dy it was first proclaimed to the world the equality uf all men, and their copa city for,and right of self government Under the odsplco# of this great instrument our liberties wore achieved, and the thirteen feeble j colonics, acting on its benign principles, and guided at every slop by an over-ruling Prov- j idenco, have grown into thirty one sovorign I States—all teeming wiih the elements of na lionnl wealth—ail prosperous and progressive 1 momhci's of one vast confederacy, whoso | boundaries ore marked by the Atlantic ahd Pacific, and enjoying a commerce Co i-tton- * sivo with (ho civilized world. Honored, fear ed, and patronized by nit nations; already ( sustaining a population of twenty five millions ol inhabitants, rejoicing in Iho blessings of civil and religious liboiiy, and in a high de gree of moral and social happiness. And ■hall wo not have a monument to perpetuate the events from which thesfe manifold bios*, ings hove sprung? Some imperishable me morial of our gratitude—an everlasting wit ness of the groat things done amongst snd for us—some visible sign (u perpetuate the memory of tlio Declaration of Independence I —lho Revolution—the heroes who psrtici* paled in (ho mighty struggle, and the Const!- lution that crowned and defined the privileges so nobly achieved. If these deserve not a monument, then all others have been erected in win. A structure commensurate with the moral grandeur of the event ita world-wide conse quences, it not contemplated ; but what can be, and should bo accomplished, is the erection of a sliuoluro after the plan indicated by the oommilleo—a beautiful and over enduring embodiment of the Nation's gratitude to the authors of the Declaration; an imperishable personification of our fidelity (o its principles and their natural offspring, the Constitution and the Union. The location of this political Mecca will be meet fortunate. Central to the original States —eligible to the younger members of the oonftdoraoy, and planted on the soil of the old Keytone, who never hat,and by the bless, ogs of God. never will falter In, her fidelity lojthe national oompaot, to all Ite fprma and conditions-Mur In ,limes past, so will she In the future, should the occasion unhappily arise, frown upon the first dawn of diseontent against the integrity of (he Union, eome whence It may, or by whomsoever instigated. The weight of her vast moral and pofUiool power, I firmly believe, will bo wielded to reflet the tide of dieeentioa and dissolution, and to hoop tho political atmosphere aroand the monumoni, when orcoted, purely national. The present is also an auspicious lime for this work of national fellowship. The compromise measures, recently adopted, and sanctified by tho approval of Clay, of King and of Webster, have quieted the ele ments of national discord; and to prolong this peace and quiet, it is but necessary to maintain these measures and the require ments of the constitution; to discountenance In future the agitation of questions settled by the federal compact, aud disdain the actions of those who would hazard the peace of the country to gratify prejudice, or to ac complish the ends of personal ambition. „ WM. BIGLER, Ljceoutite Chamber, 7 Harrisburg, Jan. 4, 1854. 5 THE VOLUNTEER, John n. Oration. Editor and Proprietor, JANUARY 5, 1854. Standing Committee Meeting. Tho Democratic Standing Committee of Cum berland county, are requested to meet at the pub lie house of Charles M’Glanghlin, in Carlisle, on Monday y January 9lh, 1854, al 1 o’clock P. M., for ihe purpose of appointing ihe lime for holding the delegate elections and (lie assembling of a County Convention (o appoint one Senatorial anil two Representative Delegates to the next Democratic Slate Convention, to as. semble at Harrisburg in March next. Three of the Committee December 22, 1853. The following named gentlemen o impose the Standing Committee of Cumberland county, for the present year: Wm Stephan, Lower Allen, A B Seacrist, Up per Allen; D Smith, E, W., Carlisle. J Harder, W. W.; W M Shriver, Dickinson; J Sheets, Easl pennsborongh; J Mounlz, Frankford; John Sproul, Hampden; W Wherry, Hopewell; J Paul, Mon roe; D Slerrotl, Mifflin; A Seirer, Mechanlcsburg; J Hoover, Newville; C L Vanderbell, Newton; J Switzer, New Cumberland; P Howard, N. Mid dleton; H Stuart, S Middleton; J B Duncan,Ship penaburg Bo‘; H Craig, Shippensburg Tp.; John Kilzmiller, Southampton; H Hickernell, Sliver Spring; G M Graham, Westpennaboro. fcWy Dedication of the Odd Fellows Hall. —The members of Lodge No. 91 1. O. of O. F., of tiiis borough, will dedicate-their new Hall, on Friday evening next. An address suitable to the occasion will be delivered by Robert A. Lamber ton, Esq., of Harrisburg, in the First Presbyterian church. Services will commence at a quarter be fore 7 o’clock. Members of the Order, and the public generally are Invited to attend. (Tj*Wo take groat pleasure in calling attention to the Advertisement of Messrs. Edward Lambert &, Co, of N. York, whose advertisement will bo found in our paper of to-day. The senior of this firm was for many years at the head of one of the most extern sivo Jobbing Houses of Philadelphia, and for the last four years in New York city, ho removed ftr the purpose of being able to give the numerous p a . irons of the house all the advantages that vvoro to bo gained by being located in the Central Commercial' Metropolis of the Union, and thus far llio effort hts been crowned with unprecedented success. We bespeak fur them a continued success as their efforts to please and low prices deserve it. Governor'* Ueiuge. To (fife exclusion of our usual variety, wo publish In lo.day'a paper Gov. BlOLEit'd Annual Message.— Wo have only had limfe to glance at it, and oaoool at this lime farm a Very accurate opinion as to its merits. So far as we have boon a ble to judge, how . over, wo consider it a very able and dignified Stale piper. In our next wo shall spouk of it more ol length. In the meantime wo bespeak for it a care (ul|pcrusil by our renders. The Lefflilalnrci The Legislature of Litis Stale assembled at Har rlsburg on Tuesday. In the Senate, MaXwcll Mo- Caslin, (Dora ) of Oroono county, was elected Speak or. In the House, E. B. Chabk, Esq., (Dom.) of Westmoreland county Clerk, and Wu. 8. Pickering. of York, Assistant Clerk. The Governor's Message was road in both Houses si 12 o'clock yesterday. Madame Goi.oschmidt (Jenny Lind) made her first appearance in public at Dresden ncently, at a aeries of concerts given by her husband. The event excited much interest in the musical world, and hundreds were unable to procure tickets, the music shops being besieged by applicants. Her voice is pronounced unimpaired, and as svreol as ever. James SanpoAo, the onco popular Ethiopian Singer and Dancer, was committed to prison a few days since by Mayor Gilpin, of Philadelphia, for vagrancy. A habit of too frequently Indulging in spirituous liquors, has been the oauso of bring ing him to this pitiable cohdliioh. Whig State Convention.— We soo it announced in iho Harrisburg Telegraph, that the Whig Stale Convention will assemble in that place on the 15lh day of March next, for Iho purpose of nominating candidates for Governor, Canal Commissioner, and Supremo Court. This will bo "Love’s labor lost,” and wo envy not iho feelings of Iho gentlemen who may bo stWbol hardy as to accept tlio respective I nominations tendered them by that Convention. | All the iatris of the day, including Whigism, federal- I ism, Abolitionism, froo-lollisin, 5t0,, will bo unable to cope with the giant democracy of tho Keystone State. However, gentlemen, trot out your nags; and, as wo must have a race, give us your most popular and able man, just to make (ho contest in (cresting. Tub Frauds or Spiritualism. —Some of (ho 'me diums' ore driving s brisk business in their frauds upon the woakmindod individuals who have faith in this preposterous delusion. Scarcely s week passes that sumo complaint of swindling is not made by those who aro victimized by Iho sharpers who prac tice it. Wo soe by tho Now York papers that a very respectable woman, of Brooklyn, was induced lo pay a colored 'medium,' who practices also a doctor, aevcrol large sums of money to got the 'spirits’ (o tell tho successful numbers in some of the swindling con* trjvancos known in Delaware and Maryland by tho name of lotteries. Tlio mediums having failed lo give the lucky numbers—none but an idiot would expect them to do so for they would scarcely give for fitly or a hundred dollars, knowledge which would pul (horn in possession of thousands—wore arrested for fraud and have had an examination before Iho polioe court. Rascality always flourishes where credulity is common. One of the sharpers very coolly remarked to the Judge: -Why, I can bring a dozen men and women before you; who have made money through Us in that manner.* Yankee Sullivan’s trial is eel down tor next week* at Lenox. The Doeton Tidies says the ball will probably be forfeited, for the distinguish ed Yankee oan’t afford to lose any time at (hie eeaeoo of tho year. THB AND THE NEW. Saturday laslvfilnesßod the exodus of the year eighteen hundrod>nd fifty-three, and Sunday morn ing hailed’(he advpot of, another, but perhaps not a brighter or more prosperous year! Yes, 1853, with its joys and smiles and tears, and its good and evil* has been.consigned to oblivion, its requiem sung, and it is now numbered among tho things which were. Although the year which has just ex pired has boon a bountiful and productive one,filling the granaries of tho husbandman to overflowing with (ho choicest fruits of tho season, yet Man, in considerate and eVer-changing man. not satisfied with the rapid speed with which Time Qios, endoav ors, ns it wore, to hasten its departure, by Uio silly practice qf « firing away the old year” and ushuring in the new. However, (he year 1853, with all its joys and sorrows, its dark and sunny features, and stirring ovents, has passed away, and wo must now look hopefully to 1854 for a continuance of that health, prosperity and pence which we enjoyed in such an eminent degree in tho year which has just expired. In entering upon the duties and responsibilities of another year, it would bo proper and right for us to look back Upon the past, so (hat wo may avoid (hose sins of omission and commission of which wo have been guilty, and endeavor so to live in the future (hat we may preserve a conscience void of offence towards Gad and man. It would bo well, too, to ask ourselves (he questions, How have wo em ployed onr lime, talents, and the moans which God has given as for tho benefit of our fellow-man 7 Havo we contributed anything towards alleviating tho woes and sorrows of suffering humanity ;yir have wo sought out and rescued from want and dog radation any of God’s humblest but stricken crea tures? Has our influcace boon beneficial or dotVl roental to the great interests of society 7 If wo have done anything good or useful, wo may look upon tho advent of a Now Year with Toolings of oompla cency ; if not, there is litllo room for cheer or hope in our bosoms. Tho year 1853 found our groat country happy and prosperous at homo, and at peace with all tlie world; and its exodus has left us enjoying all tho blessings which man can desire—Peace, Plenty, Health, and Happiness, together with the enjoyment of Civil and Religious Liberty. Whilst the nations and dynasties of tho Old World appear to be on the eve of soniq great and terrible convulsion, which may (erminato in knocking off tho chains and shackles which tyrants and bigots have so long placed upon the people, or in milling them yet more firmly, our own country, like a young giant, is making sure and rapid strides in power, civilization, indus try and wealth. God grant that U may continue to goon prospering and to prosper. Wo cannot conclude this hastily.written sketch without wishing to our numerous polrons and read ors, a happy and joyous Now Year, and hope that they may live to too many bright and cheerful an nual returns of if. But whilst they are regaling themselves over (he festive board upon the good things of this world, wo would merely suggest to them the propriety of remembering tho sorrows, (ho wants, and the deprivations of the poor, particularly those of the poor printer! Colleges o/ the United Slates. Two hundred and fifty years .have passed away since the first college—Harvard University—was founded in our country j and nl tlio close of the sev jCnteenlb century the number had increased only to three—Harvard, in Massachusetts j the College of William and Mary, in Virginia 5 and Yale, in Con necticuLMJot within the past century a great change has come over tho spirit of the scene. There are now ono hundred and twenty colleges in the United Slates. The of undergraduates in these institution* is more jfian ten thousand, which in creased by (he students who are connected by their preparatory and professional departments, amounts to about fourteen thousand. There are thirteen collogesjin Now EngW.some of which msy be do nominated national institutions, deriving their alu dents more or less from every Slate, and sending forih their influence to all parts of the Union.— These thirteen graduate about five hundred students anhually. Since their establishment they have graduated twenty five thousand students. Moat of the colleges of tho United Stales have been founded and directed by (ho clbrgy and ether members of the Congregational and Presbyterian denominations. Thirteen aro now under the superintendence of Dap lists, thirteen of Methodists, eight of Episcopalians, and cloven of Roman Catholics. Besides iho above InaUlulJons, or (hose connected wilh Ihoro are forty throe theological sotnina rice, nine of which sre in New England 5 thirty five medieu I schools, seven of which are supported in (ho Eastern Stales, and thirteen law schools, two only of which are in Now England, being (hose connect* ed with Yale and Harvard colleges. Good Advice.—' The following Judicious and appropriate remarks we clip from an exchange pa per. The suggestions contained in this little ar ticle should be read and pondered well by (ho bu ainesa men In every community. It contains more truth than poetry I If you wish to dell mofo goods this year than you ever did before, advertise more. The unpa ralleled success of thoso merchants and traders who have kept their names and goods before the people, is a lesson not to be disregarded by any one who depends upon public patronage for a llv Ing. The best customers are thoso who find out what they want before they leave home, and these are the ones who invariably look in iho newspaper to see where Iho article (a to bo found. The news paper is tho established medium of exchange be tween mind add mind in regard (0 neatly all the news of life and its usefulness is extending among all classes wilh astounding rapidity. Everybody reads the newspaper, from the millionaire over his ooflbo to the African who has juet polished his honor’s boots—and no part of tho paper gives so fresh, varied anil Comprehensive pictures of the country and tho age as the advertisements. foreign Ifewii By (ho last arrival o( intelligence from Europe, wo learn that an engagement had taken pluoo between (tjo Russian and Turkish squadron near Sinope,— The latter wore entirely defeated. Osman Pasha was taken prisoner. Twelve Tur kish vessels wore sunk. Tlio largest Turkish vessel destroyed had 600 soldiers on board, besides heavy artillery and largo sums of money. Thu Turks were bound for (ho east coast of the DUok Sea. It is rdmored that (ho Russians lost twu ships of the lino, three frigates tod two steam boats. On the 30th of November, six Russian Ships un. der Admiral Naohimofif, attacked the Turkish squad* run at Sinope, and notwithstanding Ilia violent lire of (ho land batteries, completely destroyed seven Turs kith frigates—ono steam frigate, two schooners, and three transports. The engagement between the squadrons lasted ono hour and a half, and was most bloody, JHHawtafiee. On the 93d ult., by tho Rov. A. Kreamer, Mr. 8. Floto, of Upper Allen township, to Miss 6«nsti A. StuKVER, of BoCith Middleton iwp. On the 37th ult., by Rev. Mr. Seibert, Mr. Levi Martin, to Miss S. Crow., all of Kingstown. On Tuesday, 97l|t ult.. by Rev. J. Murray, of Dills burg, Mr. Jacob Zuo of Allen ip., to Miss. Levina Look, of Monroe tp. In Slilppensburg, on T/mrsday, the 99d. alt., by Rov. Olessmor, Mr. PniLir Boifc*, of ihl* plaos, to MU* Barbara Raum, of the former place. , On tho satno day, by tho Rev. J. Evans, Mr. S. A. lleoxuan, to Miss Mary Jones, all of Nowvlllo. WILLIAM BROOKS, Sealer of Weights & Measures, FOR OUMBERLAND COUNTV. OrnoE nbab Shi'rbmanstowh, January 5,1804.—3 l metropolitan Silk Stock! REMOVAL, EDWARD LAMBERT, Co., TMPORTERS aocl Jobbers of Silk and Fancy X Goods, having removed to their new Ware house, No. 65 Chambers Street, New York, oppo site the Park, invito (he attention of the Trade to their Spring Importation of RICH SILKS, . DRESS GOODS, SHAWLS, RIBBONS, M , EM BROIDERIES, &c. Merchants throughout the United Slates are so licited to examine our assortment, which in nov elty, richness and variety, is believed to be unsur passed in this metropolis, and adapted to the wants of the very best trade in this country; all of which will be offered to cash and first class six mos. buyers, on tho most favorable terms. January 5, 1854—61 # I<IST OF LETTERS. Advertised in the-■ Volunteer" by Aulhorllj LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office at Carlisle, Pa., Jan. I, 1854. Persons inquiring for letters on this list, will pleaso say they are advertised. Able Sarah Knoao James Adams Sarah J Eagallor Andrew Adams David Longhoy Nicholas 0n Luoss Susanna Aldrcd Thomas Liningor Peter Alsop Joshua Malone Daniel Anderson Wm Maida Jcsso Ban Harriot Malhcs S Miss Baker Isaiah Meals Daniel B Barr Hannah Monlzor John J Bjrer George McKcchan Jane M Beclhor Joaiah MoKinstry Alexander Boar Rochaol 2 Miller Mathew A Beaver AonC McKean James Bittonhonnor Jacob Miller Joseph Brackhill Thomos Millard D C Brennoman Sami A Moore Mary V 2 Boyle Andrew H Mohlor William Carson Lydia Ann Musselman Daulel Carllne Edward Mmsolman Samuel Carolhors Wm A Myers John Clark Wm Myrrs Jacob Clolland Eliza Jans Nailor Barney Chandler H C Nowton James Chovis Jno M Nuakor Wm 2 Cooke P M Orris Christopher Courtney Maria Papy 8 8 Crooks Rachel PreaK Jane Dawson Thos or heirs Ptpol Jacob Doviney William 2 Randal Solomon Diltman G Robison Elizabeth Donnelly Mary J Redding Janetta Ege Joseph Sanno Margaret M Enaminger Elizabeth 2 Server Jacob Egbert Izakor Sleight B jr Finkenbinder George Smith James 2 Finkcnblnder Andrew Sc&nlan Henry Fink Mrs Short Margaret Fligcr Levi Slickel Jacob Fry Christian Slouffor Susan Fronkfield Elizabeth Soop Frederick Free James Sullonbarger Solomon Free Michael Sullenbargor Elizabeth Goyor David E Rev Sykes William Gipo Ellon M Thomas Mary Mrs Grcidcr Ann Washmood S M Handshue Matthias Waters J E Heysingcr J L Wagner Henry B Howard Edward Woirich C E N Huffman J Wheelov W Hooker Frances Wise Michael 2 Hall Sumuel C Williams Dennis Harsh Susan Williams Benjamin Hunter Susan Wondorly John Jackson Joseph Wonderiioh Daniel Romps Elizabeth JOHN B. BRATTON, P. M. House & Lot Tor Sale* I THE subscriber wili offer at public sale, at ;he Court House, on Monday, tho 9ch day of January JL next, at ) o'clock, P. M., the ORICfC HOUSE and Lot, 26 feet front by 240 deep, adjoining (ho property occu fiSSaSSKpied hy the subscriber, and now tenant ed by Mr. Henry Keller, in North Hanover street. The house and all tho improvements are nearly new. The dwelling contains 13 ceiled rooms, including double parlors, wilh a cistern, smoke house, stable, ho. If not sold on said day, it will , be rented for one year from the Ist of April next. Terms made known on the day of sale by JAMES R. WEAVER, i Agent for E. Bullock Carlisle, Dec 29, 1853—2 l Hats 1 Mats!! Hats!!! Removal. (fl~\ THE subscriber respectfully informs nm friends and the public generally, lhat®4i he has removed Ins Hal and Cop store to his now building in Main street, where he will be glad to see his old customers and friends. He has now on hand a splendid assortment of Hats of all des criptions, from the common Wool to the finest Pur and Silk Hals, rind at prices that must suit every one who has an eye to getting tho worth of his money. His Silk, Moleskin and Beaver Hals, are unsurpassed for lightness, durability and fin ish, by those of any other establishment in tho county. Boys' Hals of every description constantly on land. Call and examine. VVM. H. TROUT Carlisle, Dec 29, 1053, WANTED. A FIRST rate Salesman wanted In a Dry Qoud* /\_Bloro, one who has good qualifications and con ■peak Gorman preferred. Inquire at line oHloo. D 00.22, 1653. ALF. HOWARD, The American “Ole Bull,” The Greatest Violinist Living, IS COMING! Carlisle, December 22, 1863—if AKontloii Soldiers. Tho Soldiers of the war of 1819, residing in Cum boriand County will please oall, as soon an (hoy can at (ho Office of M. Holcomb Esq., in Carlisle, on bussinoss connected with their application to Con* gross for a grunt of land. W. FOUL If, i E. ARMOR, > Committee. M. HOLCOMB, y Carlisle Deo. J 653, Elegant Gift Books I PERSONS wishing to purchase CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, such as Annuals, Gift Books, Illustrated Poets, Standard Works, Bibles, Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Juveniles, Miscellaneous, Port Monaies, Pori Polios, Fancy Stationary, and Fancy Articles generally, will find a lino as sortment at the Cheap Book Store of Deo. aa, 31. A. M. PIPER, NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons In terested, that the account of Jacob Heok and Ben jamin Duke, Assignees of Anthony F. Wolf, under a deed of voluntary assignment for the benefit of creditors, has been filed in the Prolhy’s Office for examination by the aooountants (herein named, and will be presented to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumb. 00., for confirmation and allowance, on Wednesday tho 10th of Janu ary. 1854. CEO. ZINN, Proth’y. Prolhy’s. Office, Deo 13, ’s3—4l* „ Sl*)LEi\olfi JrEWEIiKY i Holiday Presents, &c. JO THOMAS OONLYN, Welt High St., few doors weal of Burkholder's hotel, dHHVOarliale, has jasl received (tie largest at* sortraenl of SUPERIOR JEWELRY ever offered in Carlisle, consisting in part of Gold and Silver Watches of every variety,. and at all prices, eight day Clocks, Silver table and tea spoons, silver table forks and butler knives, gold and silver spectacles, ladies’andgentleineo’egoM pens and pencils, gold pens with silver holder,' gold chains of every description, ear and finger rings, at all prices, breast pins, &o. Also Accor dooris and Musical boxes, together with a grea'i variety of fancy articles, selected expressly for the approaching Holidays. Persons desiring to par chase, are invited to call and examine the assort-* ment. We are prepared to sell at very reasonable prices. Quality of all goods warranted to be ae fine as sold for. THOMAS CONLYN. W r ett High Strut. December 22, 1853. Cheap Clothing^ THE subscribers thankful for past favors, inform their friends and the public, that they haVe on hand a largo supply of Winter. Clothing. Hoping under the increased firm of Steiner and Bros, to have an increase of their former-business. They have now every facility and will spare no ef forts to please theii customers they having made ar rangements with the largest importing houses of Baltimore and New York so as to receive the first styles of Goods that come to those markets and at the LOWEST PRICES. Thankful for past patronage they solicit a contin uance from their old customers, and respectfully in vite alt others to examine their new style of superior Fall and Winter Clothing, all of their own manufacture, and making as com plete an assortment as can be found in any store in the United States. In consists of the following: Drat and Frock Coals , of the best qualities of English and French Cloths, made and trimmed in the very best stylo; slngfo breasted Albert Coats, a new stylo, well adapfqd to business men, of French black and colored Cloitfi at very low prices; single breasted Frock coal! 6’f French cloths close imitation of the fine dress froit coats at half price; spring Sack coats of doUi,CßSiZ meres und tweeds, various colors and price!.' Panlaloons. French Black Doeskin and Fanoy 6assimeres of every description. Vais! Vests! Veils! Rich fancy Silks and Satins, black do.,Bombazines. Valencias, Marseilles, and ChalUces, at all prices. Boy's Clothing. A full assortment of Boys’ Clothing. Fancy Dress articles,embracing alltbe new styles of fancy silk cravats, English satin do. Qiovrs —White, black & colored silk, kid, Lisle ahd cotton of every description. Trunks and Carpet Bags of superior finish and at low prices. Bcopkudbiib of superior French, English and American manufacture. Undershirts and Drawer* of one Merino, silk, net cotton, jean and muslin, of every description end quality. Remember the stone house, corner of the Public Square. STEINER & BROS. Carlisle, Dec 23, 1853' ANOTHER GREAT ARRIVAL OF FALL A WINTER Dft*y-Ooods. At the Store of the subscriber, the great Mart for Dry Ooodt, Groce rtes, Boots Sf Shoe «. rpilE subscriber respectfully 'informs hts friends X and numerous customers, that he has returned from Philadelphia, with a large and varied assort* moot of Fall and Winter Quods consisting in pail of Broadcloths, Caasimers, Satinets, Vestings, Muslins, Cheeks, Tickings, Flannels, Lmsey, Velvet Cords, Cravats, Suspenders, Cloves, &o. LADIES DRESS GOODS, Silks, Bombazines, Morinoes, Coburg Cloths, 6g*d., plain and changeable Poplins, plaid Mous. da LafoeS Ginghams, Calicoes, Alpacai, Shawls, Hosiety, Gloves, Slo. • Men's & Boy's Hals & Caps, Avery largo assortment ombrabing every quality Also, Bonnots and Ribbons. BOOTS &t SHOES, An extensive variety of Men’s, Women’s and ObiU dten’s Boots and Shoes from llio moat celebrated manufacturers. Also, colored and while Carpet Chain. Groceries, Such as Shogar, Coffee, Molasses, Rico, && .Choice TEAS from the well known Tea Dedldrs,'Jeokioa & Co. All who visit our establishment arc free to ac&ftowl. edge that wo are selling Foreign and Domestic tJrf Goods, Bools, Shoos, dec., si astonishingly low prices. Our low prices have already alUanlcd a large num ber of people. The attention of all who with good bargains is solicited, as inducements can be offered to purchasers. Don’t forget the old Bland, Uumerich’s corner, North Hanover street. Duller, Kggs, Rags and Soap, taken at market prices. N. W. WOODS, Agl. Carlisle, Dee. 16, 1863. Store Room For Kent. r PHE subscriber offers for rent ftdm Ifiq lit of J. April next, for one or more y6sri, the STORE ROOM and CELLAR, situate on (be cofher of West High and Pitt tlrcoU, in Carlisle, now occu pied as a Drug Store. For particulars ortquire of ROBERT NOBLE. A Iso, the DL A CKBMfTH SHOP, frbw occupied by William Rrctto, situate on the same lot, in Pitt street. They are considered two of the best busi ness stands in the borough. December 6,1803.—3 ti Second Arrival of winter Goods. E subscriber baajast returned from the cistern 1. cities, and has purchased a very large stock of Winter Goods at such prices that will induce pur chasers to secure their goods before the bargains are all gone ; come one and all and examine my slock which is displayed in North Hanover street, where I am positive that goods can now be bought al' lower prices than at any other store in the coun ty. My stock comprises all kind* of Ladles Dress Goods, such as Mcrinocs, Plaids of every «(yle and color Cashmeres, Do Laincs, French Merinoei all colora plain, Muck and fancy Silks, Paramatta Cloths all colors, Bombasines, Alpaccas, Ac. Shawls. Shaw's of a II kinds, such as Drocho Long A Square, Day Statu long and square, Cashmere, hUck Thibet long and square, white Crapes, De Lalnes, Forked. FLANNELS. Flannels of ovoiy color find as low as they can he purchased in (be town. Cloths, Cnssimeret and Saitinetts, cheaper than they have yet been sold this winter. Domestics. Domestics of every variety, all very cheap. Carpets and Matting. A .cry largo a.uortmont of Carpel. and Matting., at prices to suit purchasers. * Boots and Shoes. A largo assortment ofMan’a and Boy’> Doola and SKooa, and Woman’, and Children’s Shoes of all kinds, (rum shoes for men, women & children. Groceries, Such a. Coffoo at IS}, Sugar at 0J worth 8. Molts bob at all pricoa. Give ua a cal) aa we are deter* mined to sell cheaper than over, end consider )l no double to show Goode. • Don I forget the place, In South Hanover street, 8 doors north Of tho Dunk. PHILIP ARNOLD. Carlisle, Deo 8, 1863, SHAWLS— Just received a large assortment of Day Stale Long Shawls, also Black and Mourn ing. Long Sc Square do. N W tVOODS, Af’ti Deo 8 1859
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