THE VOLUNTEER.
JohnDrOrn toni Editor and Proprietor*
OARLIStBt MARCH 3, 1854.
07 Our advertising customers occupy a largo
portion of Our paper this week, which must servo os
oar apology for the lack of oar usual variety of nows
•nd reading matter. In a couple of weeks wo shall
bavo oar aiosl spaoo again, when Wo shall spare no
palm to make the Volunteer moro interesting to Ito
namerop* readers. . '
pTf Senators firodliend, Cooper and Douglas, and
Messrs. Kuril, poyd and Junes, of tho House of
Represoffftiivol, at Woshioglon, will ploaco accept
oat thanks for sending as pnbllo documents.
Wosrealso Ondor obligations to Moms. Wherry,
Moser and M'Kco, of tho Slalo Legislature, for sim
list favors.
Mir--
Rrvsnub Commissioner •.■“This body
dlgeojicfl .pPTmanontly at Harrisburg on Saturday
)stV~ JiM. Foster, of Harrisburg, wot appointed
Secretary, J. W. Shugart, Assistant Secretary, and
Borgeont-al-Ali»s. (Son. Bickkl, the
Stale Treasure?, is President of the Board. Tlio
nember of the Board from this county, Gcobob (1.
Cbcßtß, Esq., is at his post. No business lias as
yet bpen transacted.
93o—Fibkuan'4 Sopfia.*—Tbo member* of
(be “JDnlon Fire Company’* celebrated thoS2dby
a eupper at Burkholder’# bole). A large number of
invitid guest#, were in attendance, among whom
wore numbered the four' gentleman composing (ho
"Cobtlnonllal Band,” who favored the company with
several of (heir boat songs. Tho supper was got
op In Burk’s best slylq, and th« table fairly groaned
ondpr its weight of good things. Several speeches
were mode, jokes cracked, and toast# drank, and at
about. 11| o’clock the company dispersed, well
pleased with the evening’# entertainment;
Mr. Skiles’s Concert.— The Concert given on
Tuesday night last, in Marion Hal), by the Ama
tear'Chorus Club of Carlisle, under the direction
of their leader, Mr. William H.Seiles, vras truly
a ribh and rare musical treat, and such a one as the
citizens of Carlisle do not often hate the opporto
nity of enjoying. The house was well filled, oj)
unusually large number of ladies being present,
and many of the pieces sung were warmly encor
ed. . The opening Chorus, “ Wo come again with
songs to greet you/’ was very fine, and performed
in a manner to reflect credit upon the entire com
pany. The Club was assisted by a foil accom
paniment of instruments, the music of which was
of the highest order, and the whole affair passed off
with great eclat.
The Club was, on this occasion, ably assisted
by Mr. Gcorob M. Hill, the favorite and popular
Ballad Singer, whose efforts in their behalf wore
erowoed with complete success, and whose senti
mental and comic songs were the great feature of
the evening. Mr. Hill possesses a deep, full, rich
voice, highly cultivated, over which he has perfect
command, and on tbo whole he is one of the most
pleasing singers we have ever heard.
M California Gold Pen." —Tlie agent for the aalo
of these excellent pens left a dozen at our office a
few days since, that we might give them a trial, and
our opinion at to their merits. We invito this ar
ticle with one of them, and wo feel no hesitation in
pronouncing it a very superior pen. They are made
of copper, end will not corrode by use. For sale at
Piper's Book Store, el 83 per hundred.
Cumberland County Ahead! —A few dago ago
a cow belonging lo our friend. Mr. Jacob H. Coover,
•of Southampton township, in this county, gave
birth to a calf weighing one hundred and Jive lbs.
at the ago of three days. This goes beyond all
parallel. Who can beat ibis I —SAippensburg
Newt.
Ahotrkh An Intelligent correspondent, writ
ing from Shepherdstown, in litis county, informs
os, that Mu uei, Cocblin. Esq., a quiet and un
assuming faimer of Upper Allen township, Cum
berland count;. on>M a cow that last rail had a
calf, which weighed one hundred and five pounds'
twenty iiouiip after its birth! Wo think this
latter production the bestcalf by far,and Franklin'
county, as well as the upper end of ourown coun
ty, will have to yield the palm to Upper Allen
township, Cumbeiland county.
A N*w Manure.— Robert Bryton, Esq., of this
county, about eight miles from Harrisburg, has been
experimenting for the last ten years to make oxhousj
ed tun bark available and valuable as manure.
•idea his magnificent farm, lie likewise carries on
the tanning buaideaa. Finally, after a great deal of
expense, and many failures, ho has succeeded in die
covering a method of producing from the tun an
efficient manure. This is hie plan : Ho ha* his tan
wheeled out on a level pieco of ground, and levelled
off two or three fool thick. Over this he spreads a
layer of two or throe inches of lime, snd over (hat
•gain a strata of (an —then a layer of lime, and so on.
Ho lets the bed so prepared remain for (wo years, at
the end of that lime he finds a bod of manure, the
effects of which upon the land can hardly be sur
passed by the richness of its product,and tlio durable
fertility which it imparts.
Congress,— I Thus far the time of Congress has
been nearly altogether occupied in discussing the
merits of Senator Doulass* Nebraska Territorial
Bill. The genera I impression a ppoa re to bo lit a I the
bill will pass both Houses and receive the signature
of the President. Some fifty or sixty speeches, good,
bed and indifferent, hove been made on the subject
Wo think It full time final action should bo had.—
Take the vole, Measre Senator* snd Representatives,
and go to work on something else.
Death or Da, Luther Reilt. —Dr. Luther Reilv
of Harrisburg, is no more. Ho died a( hi* residence
Id Harrisburg,on tho 90th ull.,uflcr a lung end very
painful illness Ho wee one of lire beat men wo over
knew, end his loss will bo mourned by ell who had
(be pleasure of his acquaintance* Tiro poor ofHarris
burg will especially sorely feel his loss.for ho wna one
of (hose benevolent men who carried “liialioari in his
hand end hie hand open." During our residence in
Harrisburg he was our family physician, and wo
formed an attachment for him euoh as wo never felt
for a stranger before or ainco. Ho was indeed a meet
estimable roan,and was universally beloved. Having
from extreme poverty become very wealthy, ho could
fool for (he destitute and the orphan, and no one in
need of the necessaries of life ever departed from Dr.
Belly's door without being first provided for. Peace
to bla ashes.
TbrLatc Snow Storm appears to have extend
ed from Maine to Virginia, and embraced a range
pf territory over three hundred thousand square
.jpllee. All the papers in theso various quarters
•peak of U ft* being the most, severe snow storm
of the season.
OOMTIHOATIOW Of 'THE North Branch Canal. , that a greater supply will rush Into market upon (lie
Ths Columbia Democrat publishes the report couponing of the Navigation in the Bpfing, both from
Oeb Wm< B*mow, Superintendent of the North this country and the Northern parl.of Europe, than
Branch BxfoDklon of the Pennsylvania Canal, by i» now anticipated; The Probabilities diem now In
Which )Uppo«« that (hla important Improremonl f««r • <=°nUnu.Uon of high price. In (rain. ’,,
i, nn« ebmillaied. and will ha in' operation aptly I Lova la an ld»a—beef a reality. The idea ypn
* * can get along without; the beef you mutt have,
in the tpring.
SENATOR PRICE-THB LIQUOR QUESTION*
In another column wo publish a short but appro
priate and eloquent speech, recently delivered in our (
i State Senate, by Mr. PatOß, a Senator from Phila- ]
drlphia city, Mr. P. spoaks’our sentiments on this ,
subject exactly. Toufcotho language uf tho West ]
| Chester Republican, “his remarks aro calm and dis.
; passionate, and wo aro solemnly of tho opinion that
if such moderate counsels could prevail, tho noble ,
cause of temperance • vyould secure thousands of
friends who now stand aloof from it, because of tho
inlcmporato zeal of some of its advocates. No man
has a right to impugn tho motives of Mr. Price.—
Ho is now In tho state legislature against his con*
sent, with not a spark of political ambition In his
whole composition, and hu is not, nor never has been
a seeker after popular favor. He has sacrificed in.
tcrcal and inclination by accepting his present post,
and ho is at least entitled to bo considered sincere,
in (ho position which ho has taken on this bill.—
Wo are therefore sorry to see u tirade of abuse pour*
cd out against him in the shape of anonymous com.
municalians, pnblishod as advertisements in some of
the Philadelphia papers. True, tho character of this
gentleman, cannot softer by such assaults in tho csth
motion of any community where ho Is known, but
they indicate o growing disposition to impale a man
with invective, for an honest expression of opinion.
Mr. Price, is human and can err,but bis views should
be opposed by sound arguments, and in the same
> spirit of kindness which ha has so handsomely end
so eloquently displayed In his published remarks.—
• Eli K. Price, is a native of Chester County, and wo
are glad to know that he is highly, and deservedly
, esteemed by every roan in it, who has a knowledge
( of his sterling oharao er. Wo take pleasure thcrc
t fore In publishing his speech, and at the same lime,
I to bear our own humble testimony la favor of his
t pure and irreproachable reputation, as a guileless,
t and upright citizen.
SENATOR DOUGLAS*
The abolitionists and their allies aro scry Indig
nnnt at Douglas. They accuso him of a design
upon the office ofPrvsidcnl, and aro very confident
that ho has introduced his territorial bill to maho
political capital at the south for 1656- Of couese
every one who docs’ol ogreo with the abolitionists,
is somewhow moan end mercenary. Theso men,
•ays Horace Greeley, “arc all villiana unwhipt of
justice." They hold out the idea that the principle
of this bill now boforo (ho Senate is something now,
end that tho chairman of tho nommitlee has intro
duced it for a selfish purpose. They pretend to quote
from a speech made by him at Chicago in 1850, as
follows:
" I am prepared to aland or fall by the American
Union, clinging with llio tenacity of life to all its
glorious memories of tho past, and (he precious
hopes of tho future, and among those glorious mem
ories of the past, I pronounce the compromise of 1820
to be one."
There now, In 1850 see how Douglas admired the
Compromise of 1820, which ho would now repeal.
This waa said, too, after tho measures of 1650 were
pasted, which he contends now rendered (ho com
promise of 1020 inoperative. Now, the pretenae
that Ihia Nobroska bill shows a change nn the part
of Douglas, and is therefore to be ascribed to some
sinister motive, is thoroughly knavish. Its authors
Uoow it to bo false, and this quotation (hey pretend
to make frum his speech is a vile lit. Tho Union
quotes from the speech thus:
“For my pari, 1 am prepared to maintain and
preserve inviolate tho Consiitution'as il is. with nil
its compromises, lo stand or fall by the Ameiicnn
Union, clinging will) the tenacity of life to all iu
glorious memories of the past and precious hopes of
the future."
Douglas never spoke or wrote the sentence they
pretend to quote frum his speech on that occasion.
His defense of the terrilori.il bill of 1850, was in
contravention of the principle of the compromise
of 1820. Ho could not have commended both «t
tho same lime. It would bo discreet in these polit
leal siiols to lio moderately, and etjMcitliy not lo
misquote what lias boon written and published.—
These political saints feel just as well in their own
estimation, perhaps, (hoy being conscious of e Imtp
•mteni; bui ’< rfocsn‘l took well to outsiders to see
one read a homily on wickedness, and I eft a Ho to
clinch I lio lecture. Nothing oan bo more mendacious,
weak, and malignant Ilian these abolition us-tnuUa.
Tlio Canal Question in Now York submitted to
the people on Wednesday, has been settled by a very
largo majority of voles in its favor. The question
was whether tlio groat Erie Canal of that Slate should
be enlarged. The opponents contended that the
Canal had reached the □» iximum of its business, and
(hat railroads wore likely to supercede it. The
citizens do not seem to think so, for the vote is near
Jy all in favor of the enlargement. The amendment
to the Constitution having been secured, all (lt.it re
mains is fur the Legislature to puss a law providing
for the execution of the work. The cost of enlarge,
monl is ten millions of dollars.
hope the thief wilt hove humanity enough lo relurr
the lender missive which 'cnricholh not lain,' bu,
makes the loser ‘p oor indeed.'
Exploding the CiMOGEe.—The remarks of Lord
John Russell on the alleged unconsliluliunal Inter
ference of Prince Albert iu poll tie* I Rialtom, with
which he had no business, was considered as having
successfully refuted these accusations. He ana
lyzed the various charges of unconstitutional inlor
fcrcnco on the part of the Prince, either at the
Horse Guards, or with Ministers themselves, by
thwarting their advice ; and lastly give an emphatic
denial In tlio assertion of his having kept up u cor
respondence with English Ambassadors abroad. He
succeeded in eliciting the sympathies ul his hearers
for the Prince Consort, as an extremely ill used per.
son, and was loudly cheered by all parties at the
conclusion of his speech. The London Advertiser,
however, looks upon the refutation as affording in
direct testimony of their (ruth.
I Lancaster County. —The Democratic Convention
of Lancaster County which met on the S2d ult., se
lected George Sanderson, J. L. Groan, J. F. Kaulz,
! John M’Sparrrn, W. T. M’Phail, and J.B. Roalh del
ogalea to the Stale Convention, and instructed them
to support (ho re-nomination of Wm. Bigler for Gov
ernor, and J. S. Black for Supreme Judge. The
lulelligenetr. In spooking of the proceedings of (he
Convention, aaya—" The resolution* reported by
committee wore adopted without a dissenting voice
and the grealoil harmony and good feeling prevail,
ed throughout the deliberations. It will bo seen
that the resolution* fully endorse the National and
State Administrations, ae also the Baltimore plat
form of 1859; end tho Delegatee nro instructed to
support tho re-nomlnallon of Governor Bigler and
Judge Black. No Instructions wore given for Canal
Commissioner. Tho complimentary resolution* to
Mr. Buohanan, Postmaster Gonoral Campbell end
Col. Joseph B. Baker, aro riohly merited and will
receive more then usual attention.**
Wuo Can Tell?— The wise one* are busily en
gaged in disagreeing as to the probable Increase 01
decrease in the price of Breadstuff* between (his
lime and when the ncil crop comts In. It may bo
ST., VALENTINES DAT.
Si. V&lenlino’s Day—tho I4ih of February—was
duly honored In Carlisle. Lovo epistles came tomb'
ling Into tho Post-office by hundred, and our young
folk* appeared toonjoy.the day to tholr heart’s con*
, lent* ' There are many' wo doubt not* who received
Valentines at our Pbst-offico who hava. little it any
knowledge of the origin of St. Valentino’s D«y--“
To such wo offer a fow words by way of informs*
lion.
How did St. Valentino got his place In the calen
der 7 Some 'say tho good bishop Usd a tender and
affectionate heart, and delighted to assist In croaf*
>g affection in tho hearts of others. In the oldco
limo it was said that tho birds paired on liis.birth**
dsy—tho fourteenth of February, an^a|^9; 1 while ths
two-legged animals toilA, foalhcrs ths
two legged toitfoui.leathers ought to b’ff'tMnking of
tho same thing, and.ought to pleasure themselves ii
so doing. The degenerate birds of our day have
abandoned tho good old custom, and never think cf
settling in' life so ln those early tlmcki
everything had to bo done early. It is said bysonja
sceptics that St. Valentino’s day is nothing but a con
tinuation of theßomonLuporcalia, which look
in (fro middle of ,tho month of February. A modern
innovation soemi to ho founded on this view uf
matter. On tho Luperoalia the Luporci ran nbojtt
tho streets, hitting whomsoever they mot. Sons
moderns imitate this old heathen custom, and try jo
Ait with valentines. In our opinion, (his is a very
naughty custom. Among tho heathens it did vfctjt
welt, but it is useless to attempt to make ourselris
as good heathens as were those old Romans.
thing won’t do.
Iftomo Niebuhr should offer to prove to us tint
no such man as St. Valentino ever lived, we wood
(eil him to tabo our extremely small modicum of
thanks aod himself away. Admit that no mao wllh
the name of St. Valentino over actually dollied hiii
■elfin flesh and blood, with all the adjunct# of cull
cle, epidermis, hair and nails—what (lion 7 W.by
then St. Valentino must have existed from necessity.
Ho woe not actually born, but Ilia world could’t |o
without him, and he existed. Ho came out of
heart of humanity, as Minerva came from the htftd
of Jupiter. If any one cannot understand this
advice him to enter into negotiations for a new held
immediately, if not sooner, the old one, with all pos
sible patching, being totally incapable of being op*
plied to any useful purpose, Didn't the ancients need
a Hymen, and didn't Ilymon exist 7 They needed
a representative of llioir idea of manly beauty, atid
Apollo existed, In whoso form
Are expressed
All that ideal beauty ever blessed
The mind wjlh in its most unearthly mood.
When each conception was a heavenly guest
A ray of immortality, and stood
Slorlibe around until they gathered (o a god!”
Deny these things if yo can, yo Niebuhrs, ye an
nlhitalors, ye hero destroyers, yo would bo-Jjck-lhe.
giant killersS Away with you! The earth groans
to be rid ofyou.
REMARKS OP ELI K. PIUCB,
OP PHILADELPHIA CITT,
On the bill to Regulate the manufacture and tale of En
toziealing liuqore delivered in the Senate, Saturday
February, 11, 1854. [
Mr. Speaker.—l wish to say no word In discourage
llio friends of temperance, fur I am u thorough tem
perance man,and that both in practice und
1 desire the same end lhQlotherlcmporar.ee monldo,
but the moat desirable end cannot justify illegitimate
means.
1 udmit that there is nothing in the consli.utid!)
and laws uf the United Slates lo prevent the States
from prohibiting the retail sale of imported liquors,
while wo du not restrain lie sale of them by tMj
importer in tho unbroken package. It ia n matter e>
interim! policy,us to which the authority of the,Stale
,i« adequate und uncontrolled. > . r ' J,
But I liuvo been educated in certain sturdy notices,
uf the rights and liberties of tho people,inherited Train
thu common Uw ol our ancestors, and embodied in
our own State constitution. It is (herein declared,
that among (lie inherent and indefeasible rights of
men. is ihul 'of acquiring, possessing, and prntocliflfe
property ,* and olru, ■♦h«»l tho pouplu shall be IOCUIC
in their persons, iiuubbs, and possessions from oilrei
■ nr- 1,1 * Mild BfllZUfCS.* <
Both of the above provisions, bulwarks ofour rigl/ls
and liberties, are invaded by this bill, unncccsaurpy
and unwisely invaded by it. 1 say Hus upon two
ptounds, one because I think a bill differently framed
would bo more likely to bo accepted by the people,
und (ho oilier that it would bo more sucessful in ecp
pressing intemperance, and be more enduring on (lie
sutnlo book.
1 have a dialinot conception of a bettor Corn) of
Ijvw tliul would bo less invasive of the industry,
property, and rights of the citizen, and would obtain
a more willing assent of (he people; but it ip useless
for mu to present any oilier plan whilu party men
uro possessed with oilier notions. I shall patiently
wait a more favorable opportunity, or the result of
(he experiment of this bill, If It should pass and bo
adopted by the people.
This mu' h 1 will now say, (hot as spirtuous liquors
ore only dangerous lor one purpose and not lor many
others lor winch they ure extensively used, the only
legitimate point of aliacl is that where (hoy ire pre
sented lor such dangerous use, (hat is when end
where exposed as drink for the people.
My apprehension is that sny law based upon any
other principle cannot be of permanent duration,
will load to controversy, be evaded und imperfectly
executed, until the subject shall bo finally settled by
being placed on a basis litat ahull bo consistenl ’witli
ilie gicol principles that lie at tbo foundation of alt
our constitutions and laws.
1 desire to bo no parly to any legislation that will
not bosr the lest of wisdom and of lime, and none
itml is not bjsed on sound political principles. It
would bo no consolation to me to find my course ap
proved by tlie popular applause, but on the contrary,
only make my self reproach the more polgramf. if 1
should promote the enactment of laws in conflict
with the principles by which alone thu constitutional I
liberties oi our country must live and be perpetuated,
for (hat would bo to mislead and deceive the people.
In the stand i now take 1 violate no ptedgp, ex*
pressed oi implied, given to uny portion of myi cap*
Biitucncy. Ti*o Temperance puny were dlsi(noity
told tliui 1 would not vote fur a prohibitory Uw'wlth
oul a previous vote, pledging the support to U pf the
people, and thut for « law or resolution to take the
vote of (lie people I would vole, and for that 1 am
now prepared to vote. They submitted my name to
the people on that footing alone, and I should botr&y
(ho confidence of many others, If I now consented to
pursue ii different course. j ~*.i
Mr. Speukor, this is to mo most painful conflict of
fooling that 1 have hud to endure, initio discharge ofj
my legislative duties. In many other respects there {
has been most liberally conceded to me, opportune'
tics of being useful. It is in the,good snd holyjcauio
of tempoiance slono, that 1 have precelved no'floor
open for my help. I must abide my lime, snd. per
lisps endure much misrepresentation and abos£*a-
I shall not be the less the advocate of temperance j
snd it is with sad and mournful apprehensinn lhal 1
force© that thousands of valuable lives will fill vie*
tims to intemperance, before wo shall enact laws
that shall be temperate, wise, Just, and enduring, to
diminish and arrest Us fatal tide.
In submitting these views, Ido not expect to In*
fluenco the vole of a single Senator. 1 have onlv
wished to state the ground on which I stand, especial*
ly to be cautious to give no countenance totlioeo who.
will do nothing to suppress intemperance. I speak
from convictions that cannot be influenced by any
reference to any popularity among men, but to a
final accountability, I have no political aspirations,
I desire no offleo or promotion. It is not ray choice
that 1 am fare and when ray duties bore yrc done,
my only wish is to return to private life and my
ir cboilshed home.
AufcouiNV COUNT*.—' The Democrat* of this
county awemblcd in County Convention atPUUburg
on the 22d uli., and appointed Delegate* to the Blalo
Convention, with Instruction* for BioLtn forGown
or, and Hon. J.S. Plaok for Supremo Judge. A
resolution wa* also adopted instructing tlielr Jlcpro*
lenthtivea In tUo Legislatureto vote for Wilson
M'CANoLKfs:'or Pittsburg, for United Slate* Senator,
in (he event of the resigailon of Senator Cooper 1 da«
ring the pretext wlnlef-1# not* *ery
libel; to take place.
Important from Europe.
lUQHT.Y IMPORTANT—FAILURE OP ORLOFF’s MISSION —
RUSSIA ISOLATED.
A from Vienna stales that Count Bulo
has drown oat a declaration of neutro lily, with o
strong loaning towards tho views of the Western
Powers, and has given this to Count Orloff os a final
answer. OrlofTs mission has therefore failed.
The CmV proposals wore to form a defensive
league with all tho German Powers, and If the West
ern Powers attacked any ono thereof, Russia would
make common causo with* them, and would not
conclude any pcncu vyllhqql consulting tholr intetesl.
. The German Powers through Austria definitely re
luso. /cassia is therefore iiolaled.
• Tho Western Powers ore immediately to demand
the evacuation of tho Principalities, end will compel
It forthwith.
The Russian Minister in London has paid a final
formal visit to thu Foreign Department.
Affaire In Britain*
Opening cf Parliament—Great Excitement— Victo -
no cheered—Albert hieted, %c-
Patliamcnl wae opened on tho 3lsl nil. Tho
crowd wae much greater than usual on the route to
(ho House, and the Queen was greatly cheered, but
Prince Albert was occasionally hissed.
— l Turkish Minister and several Turks In the
crowq were cordially cheered.
. .TiiO House was unusually full of splendid cos
lumos but no members of the American delegation
worb present, the Master of tho Ceremonies having
sent notices that ail diplomatic corps must appear
in fall costume.
EXTRACT FROM THS QUIKN’s BFEEpO.
horde and Gentlemen t—
-lam always huppy io meet you in Parliament,
and on the present occasiofi it is with peculiar satis,
faction that I recur to your assistance and advice.
The hopes which 1 expressed at the close of the
last session, that a speedy settlement would beef*
feoted of the differences existing between Russia and
Ottoman Porto have not been realized, and 1 regret
(o‘feay lhat'a elate of warfare has ensued. 1 have
continued to act in cordial co-operation with the
Emperor of tho French, and my endeavors, in con
junction with my allies, to preserve and to restore
peace between the contending parties, although hith
erto unsuccessful, have been unremitting. 1 will not
fail to persevere in thoso endeavors, but os tho cun
tinuanco of (ho war may deeply affect (he interests
of this country and of Europe, I think it requisite
to make further augmentation of my naval and mil
itary forces. witli (ho view of supporting my ropro
icsontutivos, and of more effectually contributing to
the restoration of peace.
' 1 have desired (hot the papers explanatory ofthe
negotiation wjiich huvo taken place upon the sub
ject, shall bo communicated to you without delay.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons :
The estimates of llm year will bo laid before you,
and I trust you will find their consistency with the
exigencies uf the public service at this juncture.—
They have boon framed with duo regard lo econ»
amy.
Debate on tAs War Quetliou.
A debate ensued or the subject of (ho policy of
the government during the progress of the Eastern
difficulty. Various members uf tho government
defended (heir course; bat (ho debate elicited noth
iog except that all now await a reply frpm St. Po
lershurg.
The reply to the Queen's speech will be unani
mous from both Houses.
Inereaee in the Army and Navy
The British army is to be immediately increased
by 11,000 regulars, nnd the Navy by 13.000.
Tho Queen's proclamation isjtxpcctcd tn bo issued
to enrol for tho navy, and it is said lo bo in contem
plation to appoint a special minister of war, charged
with the practical details of tho army and navy or*
dinanco.
An order in council continues the miltlli in train,
ing during tho present year.
The French Empire—Eighty Thoutand Troopt for
j ’ Turkty.
Al a Cojjqcil hold ol Ilia Tullerlos on the 30ili of
jßiiuaVyw’.tllo question ol sanding 4r» extraordinary
land fmqo lo Turkey. was fully discussed. ii i* pro*
posed lo send 80,000 men, in four bodies, under
Command of Generals Canrnbcrt, Mjcinulion, Pelis
stjer end Dojirquol, England will scniLonly a small
larco. 1
Terrible Slaughter of the Russians ol the Battle
Citate.
Boston, Fcl>. 18. —On Friday, Ihe 9th of Janu
ary, (lio Turkish iroop* under the order* of Ismail
Pacha and Ahmed Pacha, marched to attack the
Russians, who had fortified liiomselvcß in (he Tillage
oi which is about 5 hours' march fruoi Kul
ufut,
Tho Turkish troops were superior in number; out
(ho position of ilio Russians, wllu wero distributed
in all the houses o( n.o village, wind) ia of great
extent, and which ia surrounded by e double ditch
rendered the attack extremely perilous, oa the ene
my. well sheltered, wore enabled to direct a murder*
ous fire upon the Turha, without the latter being
able .to reply to it.
In aptto nl this evident disndtbntago, lama 11 Pacha
gave orders for (ho attach, and throw himself into
tho village under u shower of bulla fired from all the
windows. At first the 'Parke received very serious
injury; but, although Hus circumatanoo somewhat
!' disorganized their attack, their impetuosity was by
> no means chocked. Tho greater portion of the sol
diers, who hud never beluro boon exposed to mus
i kclry. nevertheless displayed indomitable courage.
Alter a desperate struggle, they attacked the
houses, end fought hand to hand with sword and
' bayonet. Tho mnsaaore was frightful. Tho Hu
-1 elans in vain begged for quarter. In the fever of the
fight (he Turks listened to nothing, and alaughorod
without pity, oil who foil under their bonds.
Gutters of blood ran dawn the street from (his
wholesale human slaughter. Tu add to the horrors
of the scene, it nm y be staled that a number of pigs
which had bcoo Jot loose wore aeon eating (he dead
bodies.
All who could escape the slaughter took refuge In
■ redoubt at the head of the village, and thencu re
commenced a murdeious fire upon (Ito Turks, who
returned it vigorously, but not without receiving
considerable injury (rum (ho Russians' guns.
At last tho enemy, Incapable of any funher strug -
gle, decided on abandoning tho entrenchment.
'Pile Russians, finding ilicinsolvea surrounded, and
having no outlet for osoapo, and no resource but the
terrible energy derived from despair, no oilier alter
native but to conquer or die, recommenced the fight
with desperation, and In a vigorous ssrfis they suc
ceeded in capturing two guns.
White thu battle was thus going on in (he Tillages
twelve builolllons of infantry of the Russian army
and squadron of cavalry, with sixteen pieces ol
cannon, were brought to the assistance of the be
sieged, and attempted to place the Turks between
two fires.
Tho odvanlago of the position was now on the
ide of the Turks, who wero on ground which eloped
•towards tho Russians; but tho falter wero in three
time greater number than the Turks. In spile of
this inequality, however, tho Russians were entirety
beaten, and Bod in the greatest disorder. Thoir
losses in those two simultaneous affairs amount to
nearly 4,000 men, among who arc included 50 su
perior officers. Tho Turks had about 800 kilted
and 396 wounded who wero sent to the hospitals
-of Wlddiri, and of whom it is hoped the greater part
may bo aavc£.
According to the opinion of some European offi
cert now at Wlddin, this affair la a most glorious
ono for the Turks, and, if not productive of any
material roaull, will at leaat prove of great moral
advantage to them.
On the next day the Russians attempted to rcoo
eupy tho redoubt from which they had been driven
In the night, but tho appearance of some Turkis'h
baliaillons discouraged them from tho attempt, and
they boat a retreat,
Ismail Pacha fought like a lion, and more like a
toldier than a genera). He had two horses kilted
under him. He was grazed with two balls—ono on
(he shoulder, and another on tho wrist. A third ball
etruok tho scabbard of the sword.
JUsllce has been done to the bravery oflho Rut*,
elan officers, who courageously did their duly, but
were badly seconded by the soldier*, whom U was
often necessary to prlok wlih tho point of the bayo.
net, In order to keep them from running away.
About (wo or three week* ago, soma Cossacks, at
o village near Plowan, cut off the heads of three
Wollaolilsns and violated fifteen women. Thus the
Russians aro strange protectors.
,-.LaftU)Bftln*,tl4* yo*r,on Ilio.ls.l.ofMMpJi,. Gpod
Friday wilKb* Ui# 14th of-AprU, EMl*r j Sund*;,,lho
l«th. ’ ’ • “ J
Ohio Senate,
Tho Senate of Ohio, some time since expelled
from their hall a colored reporter, of tho name of
Day.
An,Ohio paper has the following on the sojocl
"Brevity is said to be (he soul of wit.” An editor
from the rural districts reports the proceedings of
the Ohio Senate for one day, thus t
COLUMBUS CORRESPONDENCE.
Columbus, January 20,1854.
"Senile met— expelled a negro, charged four dul
tors each, and then adjourned,” ,
Musical Mice.— The editor of the Portland
Stale of Maine states (hat about three weeks ngo,
(he night compositors of that office were disturbed
by certain muslpal sounds, which seemed to come
from the walls or behind their oases. Sometimes
it would be heard in a low, murmuring tone on
ono side of the room, and be responded to in a
lively chirrup from the other. Tho compositors
soon began to like the music, which resembled
somewhat the softer notes of the canary bird, with
a prolonged warble at (he close, and learned to
walk softly about (he room* so that the performance
should not be interrupted. One night, the serena
des appeared before them in (he shape of two
small mice. They were kindly greeted, and con
descended to partake of the crackers aod cheese
which were offered (hem.
They became on each succeeding night more
familiar and more musical, and now every night
“they sit and sing, and cheer the hearts of those
who tarry at the cases, or work upon the forms,
after the great mass of the city’s population are
asleep.” . They seem to delight in watching the
foreman as ho makes up his form, and become
silent only when (he lights aro put out for the
night. The mice are apparently of the common
species, their color an ashy brown, inclining, if
anything, to a lighter shade than ordinary, with
short, plump bodies and delicate limbs.
A Sensible Girl.—A foreign paper tells a story
of (wo officers, who, both enamored of the same
girl, challenged each other to fight. The seconds,
however, persuaded (he romhatants to settle the
matter, % by presenting themselves before (ho lady,
in order that she might mako her choice. They
did so, and the refuted iheth both!
Cold.— The coldest hour of the twenty-four is
five in the morning, and the warmest is from two
to three in the afternoon. The mean heat is from
half-past eight to half past nine. The greatest
range is in July, end the least in December.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Philadelphia, March I, 1654.
Flour and Grain.—ln Flour tho movement con
tinues small, owing to (he firmness of holders, and
the only sales wo hoar of is 500 bis, a straight brand,
al $8 13) per bbl;|B 25 generally ashed and 88
offered for standard brands, without any transaction
being mode public; the demand' for nomo use is
also limited within tho range of 83 25 a 88 75 per
bbl. for good retailing brands and common and fan
cy extra. Corn Meal and Rye Flonr remain in.ic
live and dull at previous quoted rales. Grain—Tho
receipt and sales of all bind continue light; there
.is some inquiry for Wheat at 3850. for reds, and
195 c. for white, but holders generally ask more.—
: Ryn id soiling in a small way at 103 a 105 c. Curn
—There is none afloat, but Pennsylvania yellow ia
offered at 68 a 90c. in store, without finding buyers.
Oats—About 2000 bushels Southern sold at 45c
which Is a decline.
On the 24th ult.. by the Rev. J. Evans, Mr. John
Eckkrd, of Newton twp. to Miss Ann* C. Wxis, ol
Mifflin twp.
On tho 16th ult., by the Rov. A. Kreamor, Mr.
Jahkd Nunxmakkr, to Miss’MAitaanrr Pre.
On the same day, by tho same, Mr. David Ptb. to
Mias Priscilla Nuneuakcr, all of South Middleton
township.
For Kent
THE two story Brick House, occupied by Pro
fessor Dlumenthal, on West street,opposite to the
Warehouse of Misara. Woodward & Schmidt.—
For further information apply at the house.
Carlisle, March 2, 1954—tf.
Travelling Trunks.
1 AM now receiving a large assortments well
made Leather TRUNKS. Selling low at the
cheap store of CHAS. OGILDY.
March 2, 1064.
list of letters.
AdT.illi.il in lhe‘*Voluiilcer’* by Authority
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P*„ March I, 1854. Persons
inquiring fo{ letters on this list, wilt please say
they are advertised.
Allen William B Koihl P
Albert Sarah Roller David
Albert Mary Kunklo Mary E
Dales Henry Kunklo Rebecca
BarnitsJ E Kunco George
D-iptist Samuel Korns Mary
Bauman Harrison Lorctz Peter
Bare Solomon Lehman Susanna
Bard George Lerew Henry
Oaringer Joseph M Line Geo L
Bcsr Hotly Lobocii Isabella
Bontly George Lyter Solomon
Bell Hannah M P Mathews Sarah Ann
Doidlor Nancy S Miller John
Black Ephraim Miller Susan
Brooks A Mias McElwce Ellen
BrisbonJolm McManis John
Drisbun John F McFcoly John L
801 l Thomas J McMeill Thomas R
Bruch John Morriron Andrew.J
Brown Eliza Moore John
Durmon.James Moore Alfred
Munky 8 irah
Black Mary A Myers George J
Castor Samuel Myers Jacob W
Csnnad J Nitierhouao Mr
Carl Edward Noaher Wm
Chiller Elizabeth Ann Osburn Groenburry
Clarence Julia Owen Eliza
Clubaugh Jacob Oil Emanuel
Conver Samuel Perry Catharine
Collins Margaret Pipy 8 8
Collins George Runn Henry
Common George Rnpato James
Corntnan Harriott Randall D Hon
Cumrck Elizabeth Rankin Margery
Davidson 8 Reed Rebecca
Deloh David S Koloss A
Dolany Michael Richards Owen
Donaldson M Russlo Isabella
Donaldson James M Rudceill Michael G
Edder Samuel Sudgs Peter S
Emory Maria Miss Baird W F
Emblo John W Bella Simon
. PaHick Thomas Bcnstmon Mary E
Fair John D 9 Shambaugh Rebecca
Foitor Samuel Sliobcily Samuel
Fleming James Shambaugh Philip
Floyd Sarah A 2 Shoughman Peter
Frederick Philip Shaw Susan -
Gailbrsith T M Sheerer George L
Garrets Alexander Small 8 & P A
Geyer David Z Rev Stewart Geo E
Ginglior Sarah Stow Joseph
Glvfor Jeremiah Stoigleman Jacob
Gipson Sarah- Stine James 11
Gutshall Adam Stuart William P
, Hannan Jeremiah B D A
llarlon George Thomas Ann
Hosting Elizabeth Thomae J II
Hart* Henry Wary Jacob
Harris Abner Wallace William
Handley T Washmood DavM •
Harman Isaac Waggoner Henry W
Hetrick Emma Wag Fey J L
1 Hendricks Adam Weigh Sarah
I Hibburd John R While Sarah
1 Hodman Christian Williams Eliza
Hookor'Mary Witmer Abraham
‘ Hofler Elizabeth Wilson Goodrich
1 Hosier Benjamin Willhoure John
1 Hoffman Daniel Williams Samuel
’ Hunter M C Miss Winrod Sarah
Hunter Susan Williams Mary Ann
1 Hughes J M Wiokard John
1 Hursh Susan Williams Henry
'jJackson Joseph Wolf. Amanda
Jacobs Henry 9 Wotlar Thomas
,'Kapady Andrew . WynekobpJohn . •
| Kerns Isaac 2 t> - Zimmerman Henry.
• Kerns Susanna •>* ,!. - v ,
| . JOHN a BRATTON, P. ty.
Tavern; License,
TO Ihe Honorable the Judges of the Court of
General Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Cum.
berland county, at ApriljSessions, 1854.
The petition of Jacob 1 Kedsecker, respectfully
represents that your petitioner is provided with
the necessary requisites for keeping a house of
publid entertainment. In the house he now occu
pies as soph in Dickinson township. Your peti.
tioner therefore prays your Honors to grant ! hinj
a license for the same the ensuing year, commen
cing on the second Monday of April next. As in
duty bound he will ever pray, &o.
„ . JACOB REDSECKER.
March 2,1854—31* ,
We the undersigned citizens of the township of
Dickinson, in the county of Cemberlsnd, do cerli
fy that we ore well acquainted wilh the above
named Jacob Kedsecker, that ho is of good repute
for honesty and temperance, and ie well provided
with house room and conveniences for the scoom
modation of strangers and travellers, and thaleuch
Inn or lavern is necessary to accommodate the’
public and entertain alrangera and travellers.
John Sword, John Moore, George Srvaoger A
B Busman, John Morrison, Bonj Pcffer, ir Jos
Galbraith, Henry Barnitz, Geo Emmarick; Adam
Holimger, Andrew Hoffman,.Philip Spangler.
Geo Kissinger, Sami Myers, J G Hutchison.
Tavern License.
TO the Honorable the Judges of Ihe Court of
General Quarter Session's of Ihe Peace of Cnm
berlaud county, at April Sessions, 1654.
The petition of John Hooker, respectfully rep.
resents that your petitioner is provided with the
necessary requisites for keeping a house of public
entertainment, in the house he how occupies as
such !n Dickinson township. Your petitioner
therefore prays your Honors to grant him a license
Cor the same the ensuing year, commencing on
ihe 2d Monday of April next. As in duty bourn)
ho will ever pray, &o.
, JOHN HOCKER.
March 2, 1054—3i*
We the undersigned citizens of the township
of Dickinson, in the county of Cumberland, do
certify that we are well acquainted with the above
named John Mocker, thaChe is of good repute for
honesty and temperance, and is we)) provided
with house room and conveniences for the accom
modation of strangers and travellers, and that sorb
Inn or Tavern is necessary to accommodate the
public and entertain strangers and travellers.
Solomon Urlndle, Wm N Russell, Sami New
comer, A 0 Miller. Henry C<okley, John Mehaf
fi*>, Geo Hoveler, Joseph Shultz, John Kissinger,
.lames Moore, Wilson Huhley, John Spence, S
P Harper, John W Fausi, Wm Forbes.
Tavern License.
TO the Honorable the Judges of the Court of
General Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Cum
berland county, at April Sessions, 1854.
The petition of Adam Wareham, respectfully
represents that your petitioner is provided with
the necessary requisites for keeping a house of
public entertainment in the house he now occupies
as such in South Middleton township. Your po.
thinner therefore prays your Honors to grant him
a license for the same the ensuing year commen
cing on the 2d Monday of April next. As in duty
bound he will ever pray,
ADAM WAREHAM.
March 2,1854 —3 t
We the undersigned citizens of the township of
South Middleton, in the county of ‘Cumberland,
do certify that we are well acquainted with the
above named Adam Wareham, that he is of good
repute for honea'y and temperance, and is well
provided with house room and conveniences for
the accommodation of strangers and traveller*,
and that such Inn or Tavern is necessary to ac
commodate Ihe public and entertain strangers and
travellers.
Sami Gleim, John Hemmlnger, jr. Thos Brad
ley, Jos Alexander, James Coyle. Hugh Stuart,
Sami Hemmingwr, Win Moore, John Sluari, Jr.
Adam Poller, Ben} Hoffman, Gilbert Searight.
Tavern license.
TO the Honorable the Judges of ike Court of
General Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Cum*
berland county,at April Sessions, J 854.
The petition of John"C. Peaslee, respectfully
represents, that your petitioner is provided with
the necessaiy requisites for keeping a house of
public entertainment, in the house now occupied
as such hy G W Lovelace, in the borough of New
Cumberland. Your petitioner, therefore, prays
your Honors to grant him a license for the same
the ensuing year, commencing on the 9d Monday
of April next. As in duty bound he will ever
JOHN C. PEASLEE.
pray, &c.
March 3, 1854,
We (he undersigned citizens of the borough of
New Cumberland, in the county of Cumberland,
do certify that we are well acquainted with the
above named J, C. Peaslee; that he is of good re
pute for honesty and temperance, and is well pro
vided with house room and conveniences lor the
accommodation of strangers and travellers, and
that auoh Inn or Tavern is necessary to accommo
date the public and entertain strangers and tra*
vellers.
John G. Miller, V. Peeman, J. Switzer, Lewis
Young, Wm J Powell, Lewie WlHet, J. p, Lee,
G W Lovelace. John Kinglnnd, Charles Oyster,
Samuel Crull, John Rile, John Gustner. •
Tavern License.
TO the Honorable the Judges of the Court of
General Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Cum
berland couniy.ai April Sessions, 1654.
of George L. Sponsler, respect
fully represents, (hat your petitioner is provided
A'lih the necessary requisites for keepings houio
of public entertainment in (he house now occupied
as such by Adam Sierer, in tho borough of Mo*
chaniesburg. Y'our petitioner, therefore, prays
your HonorsJp grant him a license for the same
the ensulng'jear, commencing on the second
Monday of April next. As In duty bound he will
ever pray, &c. GEO. L. SPONSLER.
March 2,1851—3 t.
Wo the undersigned citizens of the borough of
Mechanlcsbuig, In tho county of Cumberland, do
certify ihat wo are wall acquainted with the above
named George Lr Sponsler; that he is of good re
pute for honesty and temperance, and is well pro
vided with house room and conveniences for the
accommodation of strangers and travellers, and
that such Inn or Tavern Is necessary to accommo
date the public, and entertain strangers and tra
vellers.
Samuel tickets, sr., Simon Arnold, John H°°’
var, Georgo Stnlnouer, John Bashore, sr., John
Zimmerman, Adam Sjevar, Robl. Wilson, Manm
Rupp, Peter Ganiz, lease N. Hyera, Geo. Vance.
Joel Berlin.
Tavern license.
TO the Honorable the Judge® of the Court of
General Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Cum*
berland county, at April Sessions, A. D. 1604*
The petition of Isaac Parsons, respenlfully rs*
presents, That your petitioner Is-provided with
tha necessary requisites for keeping a house ol
public entertainment, in ihp; house he now ocou
pies as suoh, in Carlisle (West Ward.) Your
petitioner, therefore, prays your Honors to gistn
him a license for the same the;onsuing year, corn 1
menoing on tho Od Mpnday of April As in
duty bound he will over pray, &o.
‘ ISAAC PARSONS.
March 9,1854—3 t
Wo tho undersigned citizens of the borough of
Carlisle, West Ward, in tho county of Cumber
land, do certify that we aro woli acquainted With
tho above named Isaac Parsons; that ho is q|jg° o( J
repute for honesty and temperance, and is won
provided with house room and conveniences for
the accommodation of .strangers and traveller*,
and that such Inp or Tavern is necessary to ao*
commodate strangers and travellers. ■
.Joseph W Patton, JohnMell, Geprgo Hendol,
U A Nojjlp, 'Robert Noble, 0. G. Stougb. G«nrga
~\V;Hilton, J .Rhoads, John,Thompson,; ,P,SiOin»
Georgs Pif^t r \Vip'T,jjrowp» r 'i... j l •: