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A PEINSYLTANLA INDEPLNDENT JOURNAL
CIC,XiCTDIE33X.AL. pa..
SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 1856.
U. S. SEss'eon.—The election of United
States Senator from this state will take
place on the second Tuesday of January
next, the 13th. This will be in accordance
with the act of January 4, 1856, which re
pealed the act of 1853. We have beard the
names of several distinguished Democrats
mentioned in connection with this office. Of
the number we know none more deserving,
or by his past political course more popu
lar with his own party and less obnoxious
to tho opposition than the Hon. Wm. Strong,
of Reading. We do not know that he
would accept a nomination of the kind but
are firmly convinced that he would fill the
position better that any one at present in
the field. As a member of the House of Rep
resentatives his course was exceedingly
sfraiy/d. He performed his duty modestly,
honorably, and with full purpose of heart.
There is nut a single error ever noticed in
his reports as chairman of one of the must
important committees of that body, just be
cause all his actions were of that quiet char
ac'er—unoffending, honest, rineere and car
nest—which distinguish the true lover of his
country. We. although "neutral in poli
tics," should rejoice if he would consent to
a trial fur nomination, and Pennsyltania, a
Commonwealth we ardently love, would be
greatly benctitted by his election as Senator.
We believe him to be one of the few who
the country first and foremost, and one
tit ho would at all times make sacrifices for
its benefits. Personally we differ in politics,
hut for all of that, we do not hesitate to ren
der him justiee. The Democrats must elect
a Senator and we desire to see the best man
in their party elected to fill that important
position.
** . s.The Columbia Spy say., Mr. Stephen
Greene, former editor of that paper, had his
overcoat stolen frcm his residence, a few days
ago, and two evenings before that, his
thanksgiving turkey and some chickens also
&appeared trout his premises. We sympa
thize witn Bro. Greene in his los , ,es; for who
ever heard of no editor having two coats, or
a turkey either, unless some considerate
person had bestowed one upon him. The
perpetrator of such foldery is past all recla
mation, for
He who steals a Printers turkey,
Must have a conscience woful murky;
And he who steals a Printer's coat.
Deserves a rope around his throat;
But it caps the choler of all that's mean,
To steal a coat from SIEPREN GREENE.
L C. Star.
To which the Editor of the Spy would add,
Turkeys are uncommon nice,
And pal-a-table, N./about spice;
They kinder mike a printer smile,
And use up his appetite after he has delved into them
for a long time, or for a considerable while.
A turkey fed on corn, or fixing,
Or hominy, equals any chickens. (Does that rhyme?)
But seriously—to rob a printer's coop,
Is tower than any decent individual in ancient times
would have possibly a stoop(t)o.
Neveniteles4, the ex-editor expresses
I Its regret that among the lenses, (or losses,)
turkey is among the goners,
A steam to the end and deße.terate Rolm 0( the
ra..We observe the following notice of
two gentlemen formerly of this vicinity, in
the Daily Afinnevotian, published at Saint
Paul. It will gratify their numerous friends
to know that they are esteemed properly in
the West and we wish for them n contin
uance of public favor.
NEW COMMISSION llocse.—Messrs. Mahaf
fey & Black, two gentlemen who have re
cently come to re.ide among us, have leased
the large stone Warehouse belonging to J.
W. Simpson, Esq., on the Lower Levee, and
have "opened up" in the commission and
.firwarding business. They are gentlemen
thoroughly entitled to public confidence, and
hit ‘e. facilities for carrying on business ex
celled by nn other house in the city. Dr
Mehaffey has occupied a position at Wash
iagton where he has had opportunities of
3 endering ninny acts of kindness to Minne
sota and Minnesotians, and he is a gentle
man who has niwnys improved them. We
welcome him among us as a resident.
Ita'• Graham's Titavinthq Magazine, the;
nod, volume of which will evtuaience with
toe January number, is sugciently known
to all the literary lovers in this country ns
eon of the best magazines published. It de
t,er‘es an extensive circulation, as nothing
tutu capital, taste or enterprise con accom
plish will be wanting to make it more than
ever deserving. The twelt e numbers for
. 1857 will contain 1200 pages rending matter
1, - )0 clue wood engravings, 12 handsome steel
engravings, 12 beautiful colored fashion
Itates, 100 engravings of ladies and Chil
dren'. dre=ies, 50 comic ill,nstrations, and
es or 300 patterns fur needlework, &c.
Terms—one copy, one year, $3; two cop
ies, $5; Cue copies and One to getter up of
club, $10; eleven copies and (.110 to agent,
Addre.s. Wzit.ton C Co., 50 8..11011
Thitd street. Pnil:uie•lphia.
lIIGNT OF SUFFRACU;
glide, as one of the States of the Repub
lic, the , iretically admits universal suffrage.
la practiee, however, it appears that this
light must be exercised according to the
prevailing State sentiment, or a man is in
danger of his life. A. Mr. Timothy Stannard,
recently, at Norfolk, gave a vote for Fremont,
which, when proclaimed by the inspector,
as is the custom in that State, was refused
'by the officer, and the voter had to leave the
State for fear of mob violence. Virginia
must have been taking a lesson in popular
suffrage from Louis Napoleon, who only al
lowed such votes to be given as were in fa-
Nur of himself.
IF-4:1-Lieut. John T. Walker, of the United
States Navy, committed suicide in New York,
on Tuesday, by hanging, while laboring un
der temporary derangement. Ile was under
orders for sea, and about to sail in the fri
gate Wabash. The deceased was a native
of Michigan, thirty-fire years of age, but re
sided at Erie, Pa., where he leaves a wife and
many friends to mourn his loss.
-One of the clerks of the Arcade Bank
at Providence, R. 1., has turned out a de.
faulter to the tune of $20,000.
rnMT:UTTIM
Now that the long winter nights are fast
upon us, we know of no entertainment which
is 90 pleasant and profitable as that which
may be derived from employing them in
rending works of our standard authors, or
current literature of the day. Row any one
can pass evenings in listless idleness or in
sauntering the time away along the streets
or in other people's places of business, and
forego the high enjoyments of reading, we
are unable to understand. We commend
the following, from the Philadelphia Sun, to
our readers:
A Goon BOOK. BY THE FIRE.—A good book
by a warm fire, of a cold night, is the pleas
mutest thing in the world. Shut the door,
close the blinds, light the gas and hand
down the dear old volume. There is no
dust on it you may be sure. The vivi.city
of its pages would be enough of itself to
brush away the cobwebs. That the house
wife knows very well, and she never touch
es it. Now the wind howls through the
bleak st eets. The boisterous elements with
out enhance the genial glow within. Sleigh
bells are ringing away for dear life. Dm k
forms flit I,y, mutiled in thick wollen fabrics.
Luminous noses abound; aye, and aqueous,
too. Ears stick out behind the collars of
great coats like slices of frozen beets. The
young gentleman who calls nightly over the
way, is on the step. What he will say when
ushered in, nobody but his adorable will ever
know. Some of the passers by are going to
the show, some to the lecture, and some to
the wedding feast, perhaps: but these things
attractive as they are, cannot allure the read
er from his cosy retreat. Now he has Gold
smith in his hands. Poor Oliver, what a
world of observation is there in his pages,
and set out withal with such fascinating
power. How ludicrous, and yet low stain
hie in the story of his ensconsing himself in
the feathers of his bed, with his head stick-
Mg out, that he might give the warmth of
his blankets to a beggar! But our reader
has other books. Take a peep into his book
ease. It has not many shelves, to be sure,
but they are well tilled. There are the
Spectator, the British Poets, Books of Travel
histories, II nnilies, Essays, Reviews. Ile
has not, of course, forgotten to provide him
self with Irving. and Prescott, and Bryant,
and Millet:I:. Nor are the placid names of
the antique wanting. Into that little room
converge the intellect, and heroism, and hu
manity, and humor, and whatsoever is noble
glorious and affecting, of all the mellow ages
that have gone away. It is no wonder then
that this lover of books should keep to his
room. And like him, clear reader, it would
be well for you to cultivate a love of letters,
so that when fatigued with toil, or disgusted
with tho frivolities of life, you may find
comfort in your own resources. Stick to the
books and keep at home.
F TUE STREET Caosstsus.—As the improve
ments suggested in our last issue, have not
been made, we give publication, as we prom
ised, of the following note from a lady of
our borough, in which she talks plain truth.
For the Columbia Spy
Will the editor of the Spy oblige my sex
and myself, by urging upon the fathers who
.I.lfort of 1.1.k\ children Or the
i at heart, the immediate necessity of repair
ing the street crossings. I consider them
altogether out of order, and the authorities
guilty of neglect of duty. The bridges over
the gutters io several places are not fit to
walk over, while at other points they have
been washed away or broken up. As the
gutters are both wide and deep, it is ex
ceedingly ddlieult to cross in wet or muddy
weather, and any lady attempting it. must
incur the risk of wet feet and consequently
bad health. But the authorities with
their thick boots and independent strut,
don't care; they are exceedingly facetious
in their remarks upon the subject, and desi
rous of getting along themselves, careless of
the comfort of those whom they should pro
tect. I venture to assert that there is not a
town of the size and population of Columbia
in the U. S., where there are fewer efllmts
made to afford comfort t. , ) the citizens. I
again ask you, Mr. En.. to urge them to at
tend to this matter at once, as the season fur
bad colds is now at hand.
For tllc ColionLia 'f,3*
Me. EDITOR—As I was coming don-u Lo
cust street the other evening, I obserted
three young ladies with lighted cigars in
their mouths, at which they puffed too=t
wonderfully well. Wouldn't it be better if
they had not introduced this institutiol.?
It may be that it was a mere girlish frolic
--girls are fond of fun--but they should
confine their demonstrations of such char
acter to the nursery or school room. 1
they are entitled to the de-iguntion of
young ladies, I trust they will not here
after be so bold in their efforts to imitate
the style of fast young men. They will
win much more attention and re poet if
they conduct themselves agreeably to the
established rules of etiquette for the gov
ernment of young ladies, and much grati
fy the heart of an old man who looks
upon all such sweet girls, as dearly as if
they were bound to him by tics of con
sanguinity. I trust this little reprimand
will be received kindly.
COLUMBIA, November 28, 1850
DEATII or SAM VEL SIVA RTWOVT,—The
death of Samuel Swartwout, an old citizen
of New York, in former times an active poli
tician, and the cotemporury of almost a gen
eration of leading men, is announced. Ile
died in that city on Friday last, at the age
of 73 years. His active participation in
politics and large influence resulted in his
being elevated to high and responsible posi
tions; in which he proved a public defaulter
while Collector of the port of New York, and
also in 1836 and 1837 to more than a million
of dollars to the Government. Immediately
after this he left the country, going to Eu
rope, but subsequently returned, since which
time he has lived a retired life. The term
of "Swartwouting," as applied to abscond
ing defaulters and debtors, arose from his
leaving the country on this last occasion.—
Mr.
Svrartvrout was the intimate friend. of '
Aaronliurr, of Mr. 'Madison, of Gen. Jack
89n, and many other leading men of his
time.
iow n q q a coloq iffq-Ifeks.
A RACE.-A gentleman on a train of cars
—proceeding in a certain direction from this
place—started, one day last week, for his
destination, distance 12 miles. Two hours
were occupied in going 7 miles, when the
passenger, who is addicted to hurry, offered
the conductor that if his fare was returned
he would beat the train to Y—, (5 miles
further.) The gentlemanly conductor com
plied and our hero at once got out. Upon
the arrival of the train at Y—, he was the
first to welcome it. By what means he had
"made time," deponent sayeth not—suffi
cient that he could not have had one of M'Ma
hon's 2:24F5, as the line of ears named is
celebrated fur rapid travelling.
As an instance in proof, we will mention
that last winter, during the snowed-up time,
an old gentleman of about 80 years, happen
ed to be at a crossing on the road as the
ears came along. The benevolent conductor
and one, by the way, fully entitled to the
high popularity he enjoys, kindly stopped
his train and asked the old man, "if he was
going to so, to jump in." The aged
man with many thanks replied that he was
"in a harry to get to Y.--" and preferred
walking. It is said our friend, the conduc
tor, immediately ordered an extra amount
of steam and actually beat the old man,
who, it is unnecessary to add, was much
chagrined.
These items were communicated by our
special reporter upon the positive assurance
of respectable authors and we give them,
therefore, unhesitatingly, for their inesti
mable worth. If future "rapid travelling"
should take place on this road we hope to
be duly notified.
The time occupied in going from this
place to the aforesaid Y—, is usually
three hours; the distance, as we have stated
before, being 12 miles.
N. B.—A weary and way-worn traveller,
who has just arrived front Oregon, informs
us, in a private note, that the N. C. li. R.
"rryther takes down any road he has patron
ized in regard to rapid getting along." Ile
wants to know if a new mode of speed has
been introduced, and if it has been found
"agreeable to the public demand." We
cannot answer, as this is an experiment in
railroading operations quite extraordinary
and not fully developed.
IN. B.—No. 2. The passenger referred
to in our first incident, has informed us that
' he walked a mile, after his exit front the cars,
I procured a horse and was ahead of the train
sontetime, upon its arrival in Y. Weeall up , n
the Superintendent of this road, to remedy
this great defect in his next schedule, (a copy
of the last we looked for along time without
success.)
. The Agents and Conductors, it is
hardly necessary to say, are not to be
praised fur this state of things. Griffith in
the office and 'l'rombo, the Conductor are
always active and faithful in the perform
ance of their duties and deserve less blame
than is usually accorded to them, for the
slow mode of progress adopted by the high
er powers of the said It. 11. Co.
ELOCUTION AND READING.—In consequence
of the inclemency of the weather, the deco-
Vanua?, exercises, which were to have been
given by A. Armstrong, A. M., assisted by
the Rev. Charles W. Thompson, of York, Pa.,
and J. H. Mifflin, Esq., of Columbia, on
Tuesday Evening last, in Odd Fellows' Hall,
we are requested to state, have been defer
, red until next Tuesday evening, the 2d of
December, when we trust our citizens will
tarn out as they cannot fail to be pleased.
Such entertainments arc certainly of more
benefit than the negro shows and other tom.
fooleries repeatedly on exhibition here at
the cost of a quarter a head. Mr. Thomp
son is well known as one of the best elocu
tionists in the country and we can (having
heard him,) recommend him with entire con
fidence to these who delight in spending a
pleasant and profitable evening at a. public
place. Of our townsman, Mr. Mifflin, it is
unnecessary to speak; he is well known as
a gentleman of the most refined taste, of
great artistic talent :tad experience and in
I traveling over all those liner and delicate
highways of human life, he has had ample
experience. We believe "Iris parts" will
be fully sustained to the entire satisfaction
of the We repeat the Lope that
the exhibition will be attended by nll who
delight in fa% unit% the mental and moral
cultu.e of the pe
M. A. B
CLIANt:E.—It will be seen by
reference to our ad:ertising columns, that
N. McDonald has entered into copartner
ship with S. 13. Swartz, in the Columbia
13.50 b and News Repot, and we have no
doubt the new firm will succeed up to
their expectations. They are energetic
young men and will do their bmt to
please the public.
We have received from tke aboie firm
"San rotkec Yarns and Letter.,"
and the "New Orleans Shetch. Book," both
humorous warks, suitable for reading when
one has the blues.--They have fur sale
the whole series of humorous American
works w hien they offer at city prices—
as svell as a large assortment of hooks and
stationery of all kinds.
PAGVERREOTYPL9 AND AMBROTYPEL-Mr.
Dellinger who has taken the gallery at the
corner of Front and Locust streets formerly
occupied by Shepard & Co., continues to issue
new impressions of the "human face divine"
which arc life-like and beautiful. He is
certainly an artist of extraordinary ability
and understands his profession thoroughly.
His Ambrotypes cannot be excelled in beauty
or execution and all who desire the likeness
of those dear, should at once avail themselves
of this opportunity. His daguerreotypes
are likewise true to nature. See Lis adver
tisement
ADAM
PASORANA.—The panorama of the Pil
grim's Progress, will be exhibited in Odd
Fellows' Hall, on this and Monday evening.
It is worthy of patronage by all lovers of the
beautiful, and should bring out all of our
citizens who delight in rendering praise
when due. We learn this view was exhibi
ted in this place a few years since, and was
universally admired.
TEE CECELIA.—This highly popular mu
sical association, purposes giving its fifth
concert, in Odd Fellows' Hall, on Thursday
evening next. We trust it will be well sus
tained by our citizens as it deserves encour
agement; the members all being excellent
performers who have heretofore given uni
versal satisfaction. Under the management
of Prof. Henees, it prospered exceedingly,
and since the present administrasion, it has
improved very considerably. Let there be
a strong turn out on this occasion as any
who attend cannot fail to be gratified.
SENTENCE Or—THE GAP CONTICTS.—On
Monday last, Hendricks, Young, Bear, Liv
ingston, and Oliver Clemson, members of
the Gap gang, who have recently been con
victed in the Sessions, were brought up and
sentenced as follows: •
Joseph Iledricks, convicted of stealing
shoes, the property of Mr. Hillis, was sen
tenced to 8 months imprisonment in the coun
ty prison.
Thomas Young, also convicted of the same
offence, was sentenced to 8 months imprison
ment in the county prison.
William Bear, for stealing whiskey, the
property of Abm. Dolby, was sentenced to
one year's imprisonment in the Eastern Pen
itentiary, to be computed from the expira
tion of the sentence passed upon him in
Chester county.
The same defendant for stealing harness,
the property of Thomas Pennington, was
sentenced to one year's imprisonment in the
Eastern Penitentiary.
The same defewlint for stealingcloverseed,.
the property of Carr, to one year's im
prisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary.
The same defendent fur stealing clover
seed, the property of Truman Coats, to one
year's imprisonnient in the Eastern Peniten
tiary.
The same defendant for stealing harness,
the property of Moses Brinton, to one year's
imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary.
Elias Livingston, convicted of receiving
two horses, the property of Jacob Sheelaer•
knowing them to have been stolen, was sea
-1 fenced to two years imprisonment in the
Eastern Penitentiary. The Court directed
the prisoner to he sent to Chester county,
to meek c sentence on convictions had in the
court of that county.
Oliver Clemson, convicted of stealing %rids
' key, the property of Abraham Dolby, was
sentenced to one years imprisonment in the
Eastern Penitentiary, and also directed to
be scat to Ccester county. fur sentence.
Thi., we presume, ends the career of the
leading spirits of the Gap outlaws in our
county for a season. For a long series of
! years they escaped detection and plundered
their neighbors with impunity. Justice at
last, overtook them, and they are now suf
fering the penalty of their misdeeds. Let
their fate be an example and warning.toath
ers, and if there be still in the country, any
of their associates, let them retrace their
stern and commence the world anew, better
and more honest men. If they do not, they
may rest assured that their fate will be the
same as that of their companions above re
corded.
The thanks Asko community arc due to
riktriel ..crney. 1). W.
Esq., for his exertions in bringing the above
offenders to justice.
THE LANCASTER BANK.-At a meeting of
the stockholders of this Bank, held on
Saturday last, a statement was made of
the affairs of the institution, to the follow
ing effect:
UM
Good.
Due by banks & bankers,s7o,l2l.7l
Notes& checks other b'ks 10,851.38
Specie, 12,040.96
Bonds and mortgages, 16,114.00
Banking House, 13,280.85
Bills Discounted, 654,490.89
poteldfid.
Bills Discounted,
Bad.
Factory Stout:, $74,000.00
W. C. Railroad Stock, 6,500.00
Bills Discounted, 237,2e8.110
Note* in circulation, $721,869.00
Due individual depos., 136,060.30
.t Banks, 65,921.93
Dividends unpaid, 5,875.11
It is presumed that arrangements will be
effected by which the Bank can go on and
redeem her credit. We have understood
that the notes arc now selling at from 80 to
90 cents on the dollar, and much confidence
is expressed by those interested, in the ulti
mate safety of the bank. We learn that
our merchants are taking Lancaster Bank
money at nearly par value, in exchange for
goods. As they all have everything desira
ble in the way of winter outfit, we advise
holders of notes in'this vicinity, to exchange
them for the worth of their money.
TEM NORMAL Scnoot..—This institution lo
cated at Millersville, this county and now
under the Superintendence of Mr. Wicker
sham, so ivell known as a teacher of expe
rience and talent, has commenced another
session under the most favorable aspects.—
We understand the number of students is
over two hundred and that several more arc
expected. The assistants are all well cal
culated fur their duties and under such man
agement the Millersville Normal School will
without doubt acquire even a higher reputa
tion than it enjoys at present.
NEw COIN.—The new cent piece recently
finished at the United States Mint, Philadel
phia, is the size of the old half cent; and is
composed of fifty-seven parts of copper, seven
of mikel, and one of zinc. It has a light ap
pearance, with a faint red tint, and it is in
beautiful contrast with the American silver
and gold pieces, and will not as the old cent
did. tarnish them by contact. The weight
of the new cent is only seventy-two grams
—that of the present copper is one hundred
and sixty-eight.
LEBANON VA T.I.Er RAILROAD: This road
is fast approaching completion. A consid
erable portion of the track has been laid be
tween Reading and Lebanon, and it is ex
pected that that division of the road, at
least, if not the whole line, will be opened
for travel some time between March and
May next.
ANECDOTE OF AUDUBON
Returning from Philadelphia, after an ab
sence of several months, absorbed in the
newly found delights of home, he failed to
inquire the fate of a certain wooden box,
which, before his departure he had entrusted
to the care of a relative, with the strictest
injunctions as to its safety. At last, on in
terrogation, this treasure was produced, the
dearly prized deposite of all his drawings,
more cherished than a casket of the rarest
jewels.
It was opened, and what was Audubon's
dismay to perceive the misfortune that had
befallen it. A pair of Norway rats having
taken possession and appropriated it, had
reared there a whole party. A few gnawed
hits of paper were the only remains of what
a few months before had been a thousand
marvellous representations of the curious
inhabitants of the air.
The shack of such a calamity was too
much even for the fortitude of Audubon.—
Like an electric stroke it thrilled his whole
nervous system, and for some time caused
the entire prostration of his physical pow
ers. A burning heat rushed through his
brain on the discovery of the entire wreck of
the result of all his efforts and patience.—
For nights he could not sleep, and days were
passed with listless apathy, till at length in
vigoration of mind and frame gradually un
der kindly influences, returned. lie once
again took up his pencils, his note book and
his gun, and went forth to the woods. Then
consoling himself with the reflection that he
could make much better drawings than be
fore, he persevered untiringly for three whole
years, until his portfolio was replenished.—
Audubon Ike Katuralisi.
SEirA singular explosion occurred recently
on board the Norwegian barque Frederick
Retzbuff, of 500 tons burthen in the harbor
of Cardiff. About daybreak a hand em
ployed in loading the vessel went into the
hold with a lighted candle to get a shovel
The hold was stowed with coal and the
hatches battened down. When he got into
the hold a tremendous explosion of the coal
occurred, by which the decks were literally
rent in pieces, the beam timbers were blown
nut, the mizzen mast was split up, the fore
top-mast broken, the ratlines and other ropes
carried away, and altogether the vessel pre
sented such a mutilated appearance as is sol
dom witnessed. The heavy and massive
coaltip, capable of throw!ng in six tons of
coal at a time, was smashoci to pieces, the
large iron bolts and supports beitig snapped
like a piece of small wire. Of the crew,
numbering 14 persons, who were on board
at the time, three or four were killed, and
all the rest desperately wounded.
NICARAGUA AT WASIIINGTOS.—It is said
that our own government has refused to rec
ognize Mr. A.Oaksmith, the successor of Sen
or Vijil, as the Minister of Nicaragua. The
reason assigned is, that Oaksmith was ap
pointed by Walker, whereas Don Patricio
Rivas is the legal President of Nicaragua.
The appointment of a U. S. Envoy to suc
ceed Wheeler, will, it is said, be deferred,
the Secretary of Legation nt Bogota being
sent to Nicaragua to keep the government
at Washington potted up with regard to af
fairs there. It is also said that a Minister
will be sent to Guatemala to negotiate with
the Dictator Carrera.
Cone.—A Havana correspondent of the
New Orleans Picayune says that the African
apprentice system, under a new form, has
been again mooted there, and has met with
the approbation of the Captain General Con
cha. It is proposed to introduce the ap
prentices on the same footing as the Chinese,
but the masters oblige themselves to take
them to the island of Fernando Po at the
expiration of eight years, deducting one dol
lar a month of their wages the whole time
of service, to defray the expenses of their
shipment to that island. In this shape the
subject has been presented to the Junta de
Foments, for its consideration, but it is gen
erally supposed that it will not receive the
sanction of that body.
$800,899.'79
224,796.89
$317,788.00
$1,319,484.68
ANTICIPATED FAMINE IN LAPLAND.—The
Koa/andsposten, of Stockholm, says: "The
intelligence which we receive from Lapland
is eery deplorable. The severe cold which
prevailed during the month of August
destroyed nearly all the crops, which is
an almost irremediable misfortune there,
where there are no means of communication.
The Laplanders are in great alarm, foresee
ing a famine in the winter. The tempera
ture in Lapland presented most extraordi
nary variations this year, severe cold hav
ing prevailed in .l lily and August, whereas
September and the beginning of October
were as warm as summer."
$932;726.36
FLourt BARIIELS.—The extraordinary de
mand for flour barrels has caused recently a
great rise in the price, although by the aid
of steam immense numbers are now manu
factured, yet notwithstanding the increased
supply it is inadequate to the demand, and
the deficiency is constantly growing greater.
A few years ago, old flour barrels could be
purchased from 12/ to 25 cents per barrel
now rough old barrels readily bring 48 cts.,
and dressed 64 cents. The scarcity is the
cause of much complaint among the city
millers who are compelled to pack much in
bags—a mode attended with many disad
vantages, and constant loss of flour.
UrAn.—The Yew ar k. Daily Advertiser
says;—"We are of opinion that Congress
should have interfered long ago in this their
territory, subject to their jurisdiction, made
such wholesome rules and regulations as
were necessary to prepare it for the rank
and dignity of an independent State, to
which it aspires, but for which it is now to
tally unlit. The national Legislature has
neglected its duty, by abandoning this terri
tory to its foul practices, subversive of Re
publican government, the Christian
common morality, and modern civilization."
MINISTER TO BOGOTA.—It is said that the
lion. Isanc E. Morse, of Louisiana, has been
or soon will be, appointed special minister
to the government of Bogota, to conclude
the negotiations relative to the Panama
railroad route. According to the Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Times,
the claims against New Granada, presented
to ourvernment for collection by citizens
of the United States, growing out of the
riots at Panama, amounts to nearly a mil
lion of dollars, and it is known that there
are still others to come in.
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The Lowell Courier said it recently had a
glimpse of of a Shaker Bible, a book not of
ten allowed to be seen by the "world's peo
ple." Ii is entitled "A Holy, Sacred and
Divine Roll fzom the Lord God of Heaven
to the Inhabitants of th,e Earth, Revealed in
the Society at New Lebanon, Columbia
county, State of New York, United States of
America." This edition was published sev
en years since, at the Shaker's establishment
at Canterbury, N. H. It pretends to be a
revelation—and the testimony of eleven
mighty angels is given, whe attended the
writing of the roll. One of the angels is
named Consoleteacjaomonshue, and another
Prelinefianvestenvarenveno. It is bound in
yellow—according to the order from on high.
The book appears to contain passages from
Scripture, altered, amended, enlarged or
curtailed with original additions or im
provements, as, they are deemed, to suit the
peculiar notions of the disciples of Ann Lee.
It is a very curious volume; even more re
markable, though of less pretended antiqui
ty, than the Mormon Bible. A copy is or
dered to be sent to every king or pbteotatu
in Christendom, and one sent to he Govern
or of Canada some time since was ietUrned
or refused.
TIIE Ent= NAVY.—There were in com
mission on the Ist of November 264 British
ships of war, mounting 5037 guns lila man
ned by 49,644 men; but of these, 24' ships,
mounting 425 guns and manned by 4218
men, had been ordered home, leaving in Com
mission 240 ships, 4612 guns and 45,420 men.
These figures show that since the ratifica
tion of the peace a reduction has taken
place equal to 61 sail, 1194 guns and 13,-
691 men. The largest fleet in commission
is in the Mediteranean, numbering 48 ships,
947 guns and 10,728 men. The next largest
is on the North American and West Indian
Station, numbering 28 ships, 562 guns and
5940 men. The next is the East Indian
fleet, comprising 27 ships, 389 guns and
4098 men. On the southeast coast of Amer
ica there are 8 ships, 121 guns and 1352
men; and on the west coast of America 10
ships, 266 guns and 2537 men.
Ma. FOWLER Is PumAnEtrnte.—A course
of scientific and popular lectures on Phren
ology and Physiology is announced by Mr.
Fowler of New York, to be given in Phila
delphia, commencing early in December.—
All who arc interested will find tile prese"t.
opportunity most fav(irOblct io obtain full
and aCeuraie information on these interest
ing and important subjects. Mr. Fowler
stands at the head of his profession, and will
instruct and interest hearers.
XlS—Holloway's Ointment and Pills, will
cure Asthma, and all disorders of the Chest.
—Henry Vincent, of Selina, Alabama, was
almost a martyi to Asthma fur nineteen
years, which literally shook him to pieces,
and made him as thin as a skeleton, so that
he neither enjoyed rest by night or by day.
He tried many things for the cure of this
complaint, but they did not benefit him.—
About three months ago he commenced tak
ing Holloway's Pills, and rubbing the Oint
ment into the Chest night and morning. dm
mediotely he gave these remedies a fair trial
he was able to sleep at nighi. By persever
ing with them for only seven weeks, every
symptom of his disorder left him. His friends
who have not seen hint for some time, now
prove .
UrThe Mustang Liniment cures
Rheumatism..
The Mustang Liniment cures Stiff Join t ,:.
The Mustang Liniment cures Burns and
Wounds.
The Mustang Liniment cures Sores and
Ulcers.
The Mustang Liniment cures Caked Breasts
and Sore Nipples_
The Mustang Liniment cures Neuralgia.
The Mustang Liniment cures 'Corns and
Warts.
The Mustang Liniment is worth
1,000,000 DOLLARS PER ANNUM
To the United States, as the preserver and
restorer of valuable horses and cattle. It
cures all Sprains, Galds, Wounds, Stiff
Joints, &c.
Will you answer this question? Did you
ever hear of any ordinary Sore, Swelling,
Sprain or Stiffness, either on man or beast,
which the Mustang Linniment would not
cure? Did you ever visit any respectable
Druggist in any part of the world—in Eu
rope, Asia or America—who did not say "it
was the greatest discovery of the age?"—
Sold everywhere. Every family should have
it; 3 piIes.BARNES & PARK,
Proprietors, New York
November 3-1 m.
TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS.—A retired clergy.
mnn, restored to health in a few days, after many
years of great nervous suffering. is anxious to make
known the means of core. Will •end lfrre) the pre
...ription 11-ed Thrert the Rev Joi n t Dagnull, No.
59 Fn ttont -trert. Brookly n, N. V.
c. , rptember 6, 15:36-111102,
3•DR. SANFORD'S INVIGORATOR t• ',corn
mended to the pithlic, relying upon it. Intrinsic excel
lence to gnome it favor.
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For oil 1;1110Uf attack•, it may be truly and safely
relied upon a• bring fully capable of removing the
di•enses for which it is recommended, and for giving
lone and vigor to the genera I system
Its qmilities have been fully tested in a long p•ne
tice, by the proprietor. Throtigh the urgent solleti a
non• of inn try, who have used and been beliefi ited by
it. the proprietor lias been induced to place it before
the public. For all Dilions Derangements, Stet;
Headache, Chronic Diarrhom. Habitual Costivenes.,
Bilious Colic, Dyspep•in, Pain in the Stomach, and
Bowels, General Debility, Female %%'enkriens.ece.
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For pale by druggiaie generally, alit, by Snail Fil
bert. Columbia, Pa , and J. A. %Vol:, Wright.ville. l'a.
Dyott & Sona, general agenta, Philadelphia., and oleo
by Sanford & Co , N. Y.
:May 3,1856-1 y
Fp ... INVALIDS recovering from the elects of Fever,
Bilious Diseases, or long columned illness of any kind,
will find Carter's Spanish Mixture, the only remedy
which will revive their drooping constitutions, expel all
bad humors from the blood, excite the liver to a prompt
and healthy action, and by its tonic properties restore
the patient to life and vigor.
‘Ve can only say 'MY IT. A single bottle is worth
all the so-called Sarsnparillas in existence. It contains
no Mercury, Opium, or any other noxious nr poisonous
drug and can Ix given to the smallest infant without
liesstatinn.
Sec the certificates of wonderful cures around the bot
tles. More than five hundred persons in the city of
Richmond. Va., can tesufy to its good effects.
See advertisement.
iwJa,
In 'West licmpfteld township, on the 23d instant, by
the Rev. A. It. Kauffman. Mr. Ross Kam= to Mira Bas
/SARA .liswooarrs, all or wed Hempfield.
On the 12th instant. by Rev. J. Kohler, LEVI B. Josses
of Chester county, to Ems-seam G. danghterof Solomon
Diller, Seq., of Earl township, Lancaster county.
On the 6th instant. in Cape Girardean. No.. by Rev. J.
H. Clark, Ilunr. F. Hann. editor Cape Girardeau Engfr,
and formerly of Lancaster, to MARY ANN W/LIUNDON, 01
the former place
On the 18th instant, at the residence of the bride's
grandfather; Sylvanus Fick, E.sq- in Strafford, N. Y., by
the Rev. T. C. Lord, D. D., of Buffalo. IVasuccorox H.
KAMER, of Lancaster, to Muss laurs A. Moss, of
Buffalo, N. Y.
On the evening of Tuesday, 25th instant, by Rev. G.
F. Motel, EaLEN FAA:ULM, Esq., to Cz..esA A., eldest
daughter of Michael Withers, £.q., allot Lancaster.
z:r)LE3z:).
On the gist inst.. at his residence near Pittsburg. Dr.
Joan H. Cassia., formerly of this counry, aged 40 years.
ANEW lot of Carriage and Bathing Sponge,
just received by the autsarribar.
SAM•L FILBERT,
Nov. 7.9.12.56. Front weal, Columbia, Ea.
LOST,
(N Wednesday evening last, at the corner of Second
1../ and Locust streets,
A BRASS DEAD LATCH KEY.
The finder will be liberally rewarded ou leaving the
same at this office.
Columbia, Nov.
We Strive to Save.
A STATED MEETING of the Vigilant Engine and
Hose Company will be held in their ball, on FRI
DAY EVENING, DECEMBER STH, 1856, at 7 oclock.
A full turn-out is requested, as business of importance
will be transacted, JACOB H. FREET,
Nov. 1856-1 t Secretary.
CECILIA
Fifth Grand Vocal and instrumental
CO3INCERT,
In (1(1. Fellows' Hall, Columbia,
ON THURSDAX EVENING, DEC. 4, 1856
Tickets 25 cts. Doors open at 7 o'clock—Concert to
commence at past 7.
N. B.—Those desirous of renewing their certificates of
honorary membership, will please call upon. the under
signed at the Columbia News Depot
Columbia, Nov. 1855-It.
NOTICE.
OFFICE COLUMBIA CAS COMPANY.---Tlio!
stockholders of the Columbia Gas Company are
requested to meet at the Office of the Company, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER. 13, 18.5 n, between the
hours of 10 A. hi. and 3 P. M., for the purno•e of elect
mg a President and ~ix Manager.. tor toe ehstinfr
ye er. J. H. MIFJ'LIN,
A S. Gages, Secretory. '
Colombia, Nov. 3d, 1&311r31
Columbia Water Company.
OTICE.---The citizens of the Borough.. ofi
Coluinlna are hereby notified that the following
re-olimon, pa-red by the Managers. of the Columbia•
Water Company, will pomtively be eaforcad after
this date:
“BAsolved, That the Collector of Wmter Rents he
and lie is hereby directed to enforce die rules of the
Company. in record to lire collection of Reins, under
a penalty of 55 tin fur each itegl,ret. Ilyiorder of the
Board of Directors.
J. C HESS, President
Tao}. Liora, Secretary
A Lady and Gentleman
WISH to procure Boarding and Lodging.
with a private family iu this place. Those
wiAlling to accommodate them, will please address
••AMILLEIt," at the Spy Office.
Columbia, Nov. 29. 1.85t3.1t
DANCING.
pltoF. F. STOUCII will give a series of
Ira Aorta in Dancing. nt Odd Fellows' Hull, com
mencing on the EVENING OF DE( 5, 18511.
TERM,—TIII [UPI. !cations for 55,00. The lovers of
the merry dance are invited to join the chaos.
Columbia, Nov. 29, 18564
ADJOURNED SALE OF
VALUABLE ORB LANDS.
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER '2O, 1856, the
undersigned, Executors of Daniel Stine, late of
yersiown, Lebanon county, deceased, will expose
to public sale, at the public house of Daniel Herr, in
the Borough of Columbia, the following valuable Ore
Lands. late of said Daniel Stine, deceased, and for
merly belonging . to Donegal Furnace:
No. 1. THE UNDIVIDED FOURTH part
of a tract of land in Wevt Hei - nprield township, Lan-.
cavier county, situate on the south-west videof a net. ,
lain fivemer•• :met now held by the Chesnut Hill Lott
Cre 'Company. containing about ACRES.
NO. 2. THE UNDIVIDED FOURTH part
of a tract of laud in the name triwitidttp, adjosniag the
above named Chesnut Hill Iron Ore Company on the
north-v.llkt, and containing about THREE-FOURTHS
OP AN ACRE.
No, 3. THE IiNDIVIDED SIXTEENTH
part of a tract in the came townth Ip, containing 144
ACIIES AND 411 PEReIiE9, well known as the
, OLD•GREIDER FARM."
The tide to these properties is indisputable, and
from their location and other advantages, they are
well worthy of attention. They are situated in the
richest Iron Disiriet of I.:meager county, and abound
an the well•knows —Chesaut 11111 Ore
A Draft of the premises will be exhibited nt the sale.
Saleto commence at?( o'clock 1' M.. when attend
ancewill he given and terms made known by
A. G. STINP.,
DANIEL ItILISzSER,
Executors of Daniel Stifle, deceased.
For any farther information, or for a Draft of
the property, apply to
GEO. F. BREW:HAN.
Nov '29.195(34s Attorney at Law, Lanca.ter, Pa.
TILE undersigned have this day entered, into
ro-pnriner‘lcp. under the name of swARTE &
AteDON A I.D, for the purpose r..l* carrying , on the
Book and Sin lonery I,IISIIIEAS, at the old stand known
as the Columbia Book and New. Depot.
YiwM II RE. Is. savnivr.Z..
N.AteDoNALD.
Nov. 29-3 t
Nov. 10,195,4
Just Received,
A BEAUTIFUL lot of Lamp Shades, viz: Vie
/.1. to, me. Volcano. Drum. Butler Fly, Red Rose.,
and the new French Fruit Shade, wham can be seen
to the window or the Golden Mortar Drug Store.
November :19,153ti.
Fresh Ethereal.
ALCOHOL and Pine Oil, can always be had
at the lowest prices, at the Golden Mortar Drug
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F 2311
JAMES B. INOELEVS,
Importer and Wholesale Dealer in
China, Glass and aneensware,
No. .2•16 Mullet street, oboes Tenth, south side,
Phan&!Mita.
Nov .10,1SM•9mon.
List of Now Books.
JUST received at SWARTZ & IiteDONALD'S
.11 Columbia Headquarters and News 'Depol,N6. 4
Front street, Columbia:
Frank Forrester's Field Sports.
Lewis' American Sportsman.
Major Jones Courtship and Travels.
Wed, a tale of the Dismal Swamp, by Mrs. §towe.
Humors of Valeonbridge.
Mormon Wives.
Perry 's Japan Expedition
Also a new and complete ns.ortment of
STATIONERY OF ALL KINDS,
Fahey Amick's. Ac.
All the Standard Work. of Englifth and American
Authors, Novel.. Ali.celimieou. Works, &e.,
which will be sold ut the lowest'price..
THE DAILY PAPERS,
can alwsty4 be had at tin. e.ttahl,lttnont MI coon an
the ears arnee Al.o the ditrerent Ntlg.l7illCe and
weekly paper, of New Y:ork,lada , atlttmore and
every oilier p u ree.
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The uniter , igned respectfully request a eontiquarice
of the patronage bestowed upon the Depoi in times
Past. promising that cull compensation 4.011 be ren
dered.
S\VARTZ S. STeDONALD.
Columbia. Nov. 29, 152 G. No 4. Front at
TT IS necessary to apply but a small por
tion of • Filbert'. Cold Cream of Gl}cerine, , on
going to lied at night. and it will it.ionirtli the mast
Inctnercdnlou. hl magic-line effect in :waling in
flamedSkut, Chapped Hunch and Lips Gentlemen
nitrr shaving. w•rll find it a -overeign remedy in re
lieving all irritation of the Ann Prepared tiled sold
milt try FlL.nercr.
Golden Mortar Drug Store, Front "4.. Columbia, Pn.
November t." 9, 1656.
ONE HUNDRED DOMES worth of Portmon
nai„, p".,.. R,q,euicv. &c.,.naut received from
New York, at FILI3ERT'SGoIden Mortar Drug Store.
Priced from :25 cm to $4,00.
November :17,1.356.
AMPS, LAMPS, LAMPS. Just received at
Pi lhert's Drug store, a new and beautiful lot of
Lanni. of all ileieriplionv.
November 1&5O.
LcCORKLE & DELLETT,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
Odd Fellows' Hall, Columbia, Pa
ATTE have just returned from Philadelphia with a large
v Stock of Drugs, Medicines. he., dm.. which we
will sell at the lowest rates. Druggists. Storekeepers.
and Physicians, desirous of purchasing. pure Drugs. dm,
will find it to their advantage to give us a tall. Also. a
large assortment of Perfumery, Cosmetic Toilet Articles,
Ac. The medicines were selected with special refers
mire to Physician's Prescriptions and Family use.
Columbia, Nov. 22.1°36.
STAB. COB.N SEEELLES..
FULL SUPPLY of the Premium Star Coro A
Sheer, from our own manufactory, now on
hand, at wholesale and retail, and of various size..
They nee adapted for either hand or horse power, and
are believed to be the best in the market.
PASCHALL. MORRIS & CO .
Implement and Seed Store,.th and Market stn., Phila.
November telt. 1656.
Jacob 13. Caber In the Common Pleas of
vs. Lancaster County. El. Fs,
John J. McLaughlin. to Aug. Term, 12.56, N 0.25.
THE undersigned, Auditor appointed to dis
tribute the money in Court. under the above exe
cution, hereby gives notice that he will attend for the
purpose of his appointment, at the Library Room, in
the Court Rouse, in the City of Lancaster, on Tues
day, the 23d day of December, A. D, 12.50. when and
where all persons interested may attend if they think
proper.
Nov. 22, 1856-4 t
11. B. SWAR R. Auditor
role SALE,
ALAUGELOT of Cher ry and Poplar Boards, which
will be sold low (or cash. pply to
IL A F. A PPOLD CO-.
Nos. 1.2 and 6, Canal !Win.
Colmblaa, November 22, 1.946'
N. AIcDONALD