Vol XXXV.—Whole Xo. 187:5. Rates of Advertising. o;ip square, IS lines, 2 squares, 6 tnos. $5.00 1 time 5(1 44 1 year b.OO ! '• 2 times 75 A column, 3 mos. 6.4)0 i 3 44 1.00 " * 44 6 44 10. 00 1 mo. 1.25 44 1 year 15.00 •' 3 44 2.50 1 column, 3 mos. 10.00 6 " 4.00 4 4 6 44 1 5.00 14 1 year 6.00 44 1 year 25.00 2 squares, 3 limes 2.00 Notices before mar -3 mos. 3.50 riages, &c. sl2. Communications recommending persons for ; mfice, must be paid in advance at the rate of , 2j cents per square. IJoctnj. From Graham's Magazine for March. SOU. BY RICHARD HOWITT. Thou art lovelier than the coming Of the fairest flow'rs of spring, When the wild bee wanders humming. Like a blessed fairy thing. Thou art lovelier than the breaking Of the Orient crimson'd morn. When the gentlest winds are shaking The dew-drops from the thorn. Thou art lovelier than the coming Of the fairest flow'rs of spring, When the wild bee wanders humming, Like a blessed fairy thing. I have seen the wild flow'r9 springing In field, in wood, in glen, Where a thousand birds are singing, And my thoughts were of thee then ; For there's nothing gladsome round me, Nothing beautiful to see, Since thy beauty's spell hath bound me, But is eloquent of thee. Thou art lovelier than the coming Of the fairest flow'rs of spring, When the wild bee wanders humming, Like a blessed fairy thing. iscr It an r o us. THE TRAVELLER'S LAST INN; Or. TIIE IS9-REEPER OF 9UVER6IE. A PRUSSIAN TALE OF THRILLING INTEREST. Eu the Author of '' The Orange Girl of J'enirr," and other Tales. CHAPTER I. I was travelling in Prussia, for the house of M. Lescois, of Paris, whose transactions in that country were of an importance to ronfer on hiin the sobriquet of 4 the great mile Prussian dealer,' for M. Lescois was very slender and diminutive in person, while his foreign and domestic business wns perhaps as large as that of any house i 1 all France. At the village of Lergue, 1 had succeeded i creating an additional correspondent for the house of M. Lescois. end highly pleased at my success, returned to my inn to take a lunch, settle my bill, seize my portmanteau ni :he world to carve through the balance 1 i his career in the face of all opposition. His appearance pleased me, and I was - <1 of the prospect of having him for a uipunion ; for notwithstanding the ad mirable regulations of the mounted and infantry police of Prussia, there is still ■iidicient danger to travellers, in journey *iig through the provinces, to make them rejoice at every accession to their ranks. • 1 am for Berse.' saiil I, addressing the traveller. 4 Are you V ' Yes,' was the'reply. • When do you set out ?' • As soon as 1 shall have despatched this {■iate. Will monsieur wait ?' • Yes.' In a few minutes he was ready and we quitted the inn. • We have some fifteen miles to travel itfore we shall reach Berse,' said my com panion, as we entered on the high road. ' -nd we may as well understand each other, ire YOU on business or pleasure ? - Why do you ask V 4 You will know presently.' • 1 arn on business. And you 4 Am on business also,' he replied. 'lt i- then our interest as well as our duty to take the shortest path. That is my opin ion. Is it yours V • Unquestionably.' 4 Very pood. Now let us examine the Uv .i routes by which we can reach our des ti union. The high road, in which we arc now travelling, is clear and dangerless, but marked by fifteen mile stones, to pass all of which will take us till ten o'clock. — I hen it will he night, and front the present "ppcarnnec of the skv, as black as pitch. ' Well.' •That forest that YOU see yonder, to the i-ft, lias two paths—the first leading to berse, th* other to .Sauvergne. From in :n c to that forest is but one mile, and 'mill hence to Berse, by tlx* path in that '"rem, but seven miles.* ' Well.' ' The high road i* free from danger, but is seven hours' travel.' • Well.' &sm ws ©(SfisrararEa :?i_ w 4 The road through the forest may be dangerous, but it is only three hours' travel. A\ liich path shall we take to Berse ' I am armed,' said I. - and have no fears. ! And you ?' 'l, too, am armed, and have no fears. It ! is then decided that we take the forest route?' 4 It is.' We set forward at once. My portmanteau was small and light, and 1 slung it over my back, and it hung suspended by a belt running across tny breast and around my shoulders. This gave free use to my arms, in case of an emergency, as well as enabled me to carry with ease a small sword-cane, whose long, sharp, slender blade was made of the trus tiest and finest tempered steel. My companion carried a smilar weapon, but one somewhat heavier than mine. He handled it, however, as if it were a feather, and carried it with a grace that astonished me. 4 You have other weapons in case of need ?' said, he carelessly. 4 Oh, yes,' I replied cautiously, but with out naming them ; lor it is not well, as 1 know by experience, to reveal all that we know, or show all that we have. 4 As for me,', he continued, in the same apparently careless tone, * 1 hate this sword cane, a brace of pistols, and a knife.' 4 Excellent weapons in case of need,' 1 observed, 4 which I fervently trust will not be the ease.' • I agree with you,' he responded, and then fell into silence. In a few miuutes we reached and entered the forest. It presented a wild, frightful aspect, and I half repented my willingness to enter it; hut shame prevented me from admitting as much to my companion, who looked around and before him, and strode on, in search of the path to Berse, with all the coolness of one long accustomed to i danger. We pushed on. and keeping to the left, | soon came to a path. 4 This must be the one,' observed my : companion. 4 lt is ten years since ! last ' travelled this forest, but 1 think I am right. I don't remember these trees, it is true, nor this large stone. But ten years change the i face of things, and why not here ' This J stone must have been put here since,' he , added, after a few moment's reflection.— ■ ■ What say you, comrade, shall we risk it ?* 4 I have confidence in your judgement, . and will leave it to you.' 4 Thank you,' he returned. 4 Then for ward.' We pursued the path, which was so nar | row and grass-grown that it merely indica ted a road without permitting margin enough ' for even one person to walk upon it. | We walked each side of it; and as we pushed on, the forest became thicker, and i denser, and darker. 4 We must he cautious,' observed my ! companion, 4 and have our arms ready.— i Robberies and murders have taken place here before now.' 4 1 should suppose that nothing of the kind could take place in anv part of Prus | sia, in these days,' 1 said, laughing to hide ! the slight fears which I feared were visible on my cheeks. 4 The laws are so perfect ly administered, and punishment so certain, j that there is but little encouragement to i crime.' 4 How do you reconcile that idea with j the existence of the Inn of Sauvergne ! I! ' 1 have been correctly informed, it still stands, : and with its landlord, his wife, three sons and two daughters, bids defiance to Fred i crick and his police.' 4 The Inn of Sauvergne,' 1 repeated, 4 1 : have never heard of it.' 4 You have never heard of it? 1 reitera ted my companion, with a look of uston ! ishment. 4 Are you in earnest " 4 Perfectly.' 4 You amazemr. The Inn of Sauvergne —for though a town of a thousand iuhab ! itants, it has but one—is known all over Prussia. It is familiarly known as 7Vie j Traveller a Tast Inn.' 4 W by is it thus known ?' 4 Because tbe traveller who puts up at the Inn of Sauvergne never puts up at another.' 4 Is the entertainment so good ?' | *ltis so good, that no traveller has ever been known to complain of it.' 4 Its guests are then well cared for?' 4 They arc eared for; and so well that no traveller who has ever crossed its thresh \ old has ever been known to leave it." • \ ou speak of a Paradise, not an Inn.' 4 1 speak of no Paradise—l speak of a house of terror and death—J speak of—' 4 The Traveller's Last Inn! I la! ha! haV cried a voice near us. 4 If a ! who speaks ?' cried my rompan j ion, suddenly wheeling round and present ! iiig a pistol. His face was pale, his eyes alive ami stern, his frame somewhat agitated ; but his lip was firm, his hand boldly erect, and bis attitude that of a hero, j As for myself, I was conscious of a ner vousness that could arise from but one cause on earth—fear. 4 Who speaks V again demanded my companion,with lion-like energy. 'Answer!' But no answer came. For more than a minute we waited a repetition of the mvs tcrious voice, #r a reply. But neither came, and we resumed our journey silently. But so/ne-hovv or other we had wandered from the track in ur confusion, and had walked some distance before we discov ered it. Here was a painful dilemma. 4 We must retrace our steps till we find it,' observed my companion, briefly. 4 So he it,' said I. In a few minutes we came to the path, but it was wider than before. M\ companion paused and examined it thoughtfully , then following it with his eve, till it was lost in the distance. •11l were superstitious, 1 fancy this forest an abode of devils,' he observed at length. 4 This road has grown wide sud denly, or else it is not the one we were travelling before.' And I noticed that his cheeks became quite pale,and Ids lips somewhat tremulous. 4 W hat is best to he done ?' said 1 falier ingly. 4 Remain here for a moment, while 1 cross and see if there be not another path ; it there be, and it prove narrow, as at first, then it must he the one we have lost. If not—' He paused, and his eye met mine. 4 If not,' said 1. with a terrible sense of impending e\ ii. • It not,' he resumed, with thrilling en ergy, 4 then let come what will, this path must be followed.' lie left me, but soon returned, shaking his head. 4 We must go on,' he said stem! v. 4 This track may lead to Berse, and it may bring up at Sauvcrgne. Let us on, however, in God's name.' I was too agitated to make any obervn tion in reply, am! we walked on. Our lips were silent; but our eves, as thev wandered round, on every side, proclaimed the terror that was fast driving away all courage from our breasts. Our excitement put fresh energy in our limbs ; and ere long we were in the very heart of the wood. At this moment, we discerned ahead, and advancing towards us, the dim outline of a human form. 4 Look well to your arms.' observed mv companion, still keeping his eyes on the approaching figure. •We know not v. ho this may be.' 4 1 am prepared for the worst,' I replied : 4 but look,' 1 exclaimed, as we neared the stranger, 4 there can be no danger in him, his dress is that of a miller.' 4 The dress is no authority for the ortho doxy of the wearer,' returned m\ compan ion, in a low \ oiee. 4 Be cautious, he is hen 4 .' We were, rapidly approaching the strnn -4 ll<>, neighbor,' cried my companion, It ailing him, • is this the road to Berse ?* 4 You'll be there in an hour.' replied the man, running his ey cs rapidly over our persons. 4 At Berse I' 4 Ay, av, good man. at Berse. It's on ly an hour's trawl. Keep right on.* 4 W hat cheer is a man like to m# t at Berse ?" 4 The best, good man. the best. ou'l! meet the best Hotel, at the edge of the forest, to he found in fot'tx miles." 4 What is the sign ?' 4 The 44 \\ hite Wolf," "replied tin man. 4 Thank you, neighbor, thank you. Good day.' 4 Good lav. gentlemen, good day.' We passed him, and pursued our jour ney. Not a word passed between us till we had left the miller a long way behind. 4 What think you of him now said ntv companion, in a low voice. ■ 1 know not what to think. But you —you are somewhat familiar with litis section of the country, and should under stand its manners and its customs. To me, there seems a something in the man's manner nd language, which, while i can not define it, strikes me wjjh alarm. Ib is no miller ; or, if he he, he is one accus tomed to mingle above his fellows.' 4 You are right.,* said my companion, musingly, 4 heis no miller, lie is too in telligent for that. His language is above his character. Hid von notice any simi larity between Ins voice and that ol the strange one that uttered those harsh, mock ing words, a while back ?' 4 it did not strike me ; did if you ?' 4 Faintly . It was to test it that I hailed hint so loudly at first. There was a heav iness in the tone of his replies that fell upon my ears ringing!), like tlie other. 4 But whom do \on suspect hint to he ?' 4 Hush, not so loud. These trees a round us are aged, and their trunks are large. There art. 4 large rocks scattered around us, too. For Heaven's sake, he cautious, and have your trusty weapons ready at a moment's warning. If we are in the toils, our eyes had better he about us.' 4 If there he danger, let tts turn back.' Mv companion laughed derisively. 4 No,' said lie, bitterly. 4 This path does or does not lead to Berse. If the former, and the man we met is honest, we shall he there in an hour at the farthest, and all is well ; if the latter, and the miller is a knave, reflect—he is between us and Ler guc, to cut off our retreat.' 4 But we are two, and he—' 4 Hush ; if he he what my fears suspect, relv upon it, he is not alone. As I have said, remember that we are traversing a forest whose trees are old, and whose trunks arc large and hollow enough to hide SATURDAY, JIARCiI 2, 1850. a thousand foes. There arc rocks, too, < with cavities. Remember that.' The forest darkened as we advanced. 4 Night is continued my com- 1 pattion.' 4 W e must hasten faster, or we shall he lost. Hush !' 4 Is that thunder ?' I enquired. 4 No,' replied inv companion, whom it visibly agitated ; 4 it is the warning cry of an outpost woll. Wo are scented. Forward, in God's name !' Tin 4 forest grew darker and darker. As we dashed out, we perceived lights gleam ing faintly through the trees. At the same moment we heard the echo ing of many feet, like that of animals leaping on the earth behind us. • I hey are upon us," exclaimed my com panion. 4 Each now for himself, and God protect both. Earewell !' And on his heel he flew, as if racing wi!h the wind. In the gloom, 1 made out to discern his form just distinctly enough to follow iti his wake. A loud roar behind, warned me that the wolves had become aware of our flight. In tny terror, I lost sight of my compan ion : till ! heard the echoing of his foot st< ps, and plunged on. I s av the light ahead grow ing, momen tarily. larger and larger. By this I knew 1 was gaining on them, and that deliver ance was m ar. My strength was giving out but I dared not 1 dared not halt. Life and hope were before me—the wolves and death behind inc. Ihe terrible enemies in mv rear were now so close upon me that I could hoar them pant in their chase. A sense of choking came upon inc ; hut with a violent cflon I shook it off, and flew on. Suddenly, a painful feeling crept over me. fhe panting b< iIO,OOO Alms House Loan, 5 per cental (int. on) 200 shares Bank of Kentucky 17 do. Northern Bk. of Kentucky 100 do. Union Bank of Tennessee 13 do. Insurance Comp'y of the - State of 200 do. Southwark railroad Co.Fr {. Cost 37 do. Commercial & } 50,899 00 Bank of Vicksburg 300 do. Pa. Railroad Co. 91 do. Franklin Fire Ins. Co. | 10 do. Mercantile Library C 0.55 6 do. Union Canal Company 8- 90 do. North Am. Coal Co. SSOO North American Coal Loan Cash on hand, $31,652 62 " in hands of agents, 12.311 31 Notes and bills receivable, w,035 80 Unsettled Policies 1,190 25 Merchandize 413 84 $1,209,923 9J Bv order of the Board, CHARLES N. BANCKER, Pres t. Attest— CHARI.ES G. BAXCKER, Sec'y. [F2.2m R. C. HALE, Esq., Lewistown, is the Agent for MilHin county, from whom all necessary in formation relative to insurance can be obtained. Bank of Discount and Deposite. LONGENEfKEB, GRIBIi, & CO. tush Capital Paid in $70,000. T OXGEXECKER, GRI'BB & CO. have cs- J j tablished at Lewistown, Pennsylvania, an Office of Discount and Deposite. for the trans action of the regular business of banking. Drafts and Notes payable in the commercial cities w ill be discounted at all times, and depos itcs of current money will be paid, on demand, in par funds. Every facility will be afforded to business men in their negotiations with the Eastern and Western rities. Notes offered for discount must lie over one day. The aggregate Capital of the establishment exceeds half a million of dollars. D.svip LoKOF.xr.CKEU, Joux MILLER. M. D. A. BATES GKUBB, CHRISTIAN BACHMAX, JOHN CHRIST, 11. I'REF.LAXB, BENJAMIN ESHF.I MAX W. RUSSELL, Cashier. W. 11. IRWIN. Solicitor and Confidential Agent. Lewistown, August 25, 1849—if. LEWISTOWIV Cheap Cabinet Warercom, XcurJ. }i. McJ)o wells's tavern, Valley st. 'PIiK St HSCUIRF.it Inxthose about going to *• housekeeping and tooihers that wish to purchase Cheap Furniture, to call at the above mentioned Ware room and examme his large stock of If t!l Made and Useful Furniture of alt kinds too numerous to mention here. Among Ins stock they will find an assortment of CA N H SE A T CHAIRS, which are sold for CABII CUES nut than they have ev*r been sold in tlt is place. 1 would dravVaUention to a pa tent FJastic Spring'-Bittern Bedstead, which can be seen in my Wareroum at any tune. It can he put up and taken dm* n in less lime than the old plan, nnd without a screw driver, and the great matter is that it forms a srntso RUT TON without a cord or sacking, thus saving the purchaser the cost of those artii les. > COFFINS made to order and funerals nt'ended at the shortest notice. Either Mahogany, Cherry or \\ al iiut can be had at moderate terms. ANTHONY FELIX. Lewistown, December 1, ISI9. Turnpike Notice. rpHE STOCKHOLDERS of the Lewistoicn and 1 Kishaeoquiiias Turnpike Company will take notice that an election will be held at the houso of WILLIAM BROTHERS, in Reedsville, ou .MO.VIKIY, the llf/i day of J\lareh, to civet ono President, six Managers, and one Treasurer, to conduct the affairs of said Company for the en siling year. WILLIAM THOMPSON, January 12, 1350—U President. I vU.~s7" V.~ TOVVNSEND S SAKS \P/\. J 9 KILLA, FOR SALE A} GREE.VS