WALTER & CO,, Flour aitl General Produce COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Dealers in Plaster, Salt, Fish, Ccffee, Sugar, and Groceries generally. WAREHOUSE ON THF. RAILROAD TRACK. Xo 28 South Howard street, Baltimore. "I IBERAL ADVANCEMENTS made en con j j signineuts —quick sales at best market pri ces—and prompt returns. Solicit consignments. REFER TO & : James Swan, Esq.l'res't Merchant's Hanlr,' Dr. J. U. McCiilloeh, do. B'k of Baltimore, T. Meredith, Esq w do. Com.dc Far. J3'k, _ H. Stuart & SOD, merchants, 35 T. W. &G. liopkin/, do. ,c. Heiser & White, do. 3 Slingluff & Ensey, do. 5 Reynolds &. Smith, do. Slingluff, Devries & Co. do. Albert & Bro., do. J ' If. M. Brent. Esq., Cashier, i J. 11. Sherrard, Esq., do. - Winchester. Merchants generally, y Petor Kadebaugh, Bedford, and merchants and framers generally. Baltimore, Dec. 24, 1851—ly? Office of Discount and Deposit, LEWISTOWN. PA. SUCCESSOR TO Grub!) & " "VTTILh continue TO COLLECT and DlS \\ COUNT DRAFTS, RECEIVE DEPOS- ! ITS, Ac., at the office heretofore occupied by the above firm. apO C'lie;t|> China, <la*i*, A;t. j TI SD4LE A niTCIIELL, ,\"o. 212, Clicstnut street, Philadelphia. OFFER to the citizens of Lewistown, and i vicinity, the choice of their beautiful anil immense stock, in any quantity and in all quali ties, of Dinner, Tea and Toilet Sets. Plates, Dishes, 1 Pitfhers, &c., of French or English China, or Ironstone Ware; As also GLASWARE, CUT and MOULDED, in great variety, at the very lowest rates. Hotels, Boarding and Private Houses, sup- j plied with the best articles, at very cheap prices. ! May 21 —ly. _ - MAGISTRATE S OFTICE. CSBIS E -STI V.\ UOOVGK, .liistice of lite Pcac'e, CIAN be found at hie office, in the room re f cently occupied by D. W. Holing. Esq. | where lie will attend to all business entrusted ; to him with the greatest care and despatch. DR. E. HAI7E OFFERS his professional services to the citizens of Lewistown. He can be con sulted at all times- at tire Bee Hive Drugstore. Lewistown, August 30,1850-tf niAKL'S Val' iil Fire Proof Faiiit. Prevention is Letter than Cure. ~\T~E are daily expecting an invoice of \\ "Blake's Patent Fire Proof Paint," an article superior to any paint now in use. Its superiority consists in its durability, clteapness, and in rendering the building to which it may j be applied. Fire Proof. Let those who would have an article possessing the above qualifica tions, call on may2l V. J HOFFMAN. Liquors and Western Produce. A iS assortment of excellent LIQUORS, A comprising WINES, BRANDY, WHIS KEY, Arc., is offered for sale very low, or if a i quantity is taken, a liberal deduction will be made on Philadelphia prices. This is an op portunity that may not ofier aga n for some tune, and dealers in the article arc therefore requested to rrive me a caii. 1 a ALSO. A general assortment of Wi ki EKN Produce, as well as GROCERIES, Acz., all cheap for cash. ; at the Canal Store. WM. RE WALT, Agent. Lewistown, April 16. 1852. NARTIV^ SELF REGULATING SEWiMI till HIM:. ■ V the use of this Machine one person -M ran do a? lYitbrli vewiaff, utui luitke belt r work tlinn rive urfiix can do by hind. Tailors, Saddlers, &.r , look to your internet. Ma < limes, Shop and County tlieht* for site A nfily to JOHN I.'lt'KE, l.en istown, until February lOlli, after that at l.evvielmrg. Union county, Pennsylvania. P S. One of these Machines may he seen in oper ation at C. M. SH ILL'S Tailor-shop in tli = place JOHN LOCKE. Lewistown, January 16. U52 —if Protection from Lightnings MMIE subscribers are now manufacturing in j L Lewistown and Bellefontc their celebrated I LATENT LIGHTNING RODS, warranted su perior to any in use. These spiral twisted car bonised Rods are light half inch in leu feel lengths, perfectly screwed together, with brass sockets, and put up through glass insulators iu a most substantial manner—the whole mounted with a solid silver plated copper point, that will re main bright as long as tfie Rod stands. In this connection we would simply remark that a rusty *teel or iron point can be of no Use on a Light ning Rod, for the [Main reason that they answer no end that would not t>e accomplished simply Ly sharpening the end ol the Rod. One ol the proprietors .being himself a practical Chemist and Electrician, would assuie the public that these improved Rods are manufactured and put up on scientific principles. We .Item the itn portant fact that over six hundred thousand feet of these celebrated Rods have been sold in one season, a sufficient recommendation ; neverthe less we have numerous certificates from promi nent persons, speaking in the highest termsot their utility. Our teams are traversing all parts of the coun try with all the necessary apparatus for putting up Rods at once. We can be seen at Hamakcr's Hotel, in Lew- j istown. Pedlars will find it greatly to tneir in- j trrest to call on us, as we arc prepared to sell to I them on accommodating terms. REYBURN & BAKER. Lewistown, May 7, 1852. (d) Fish, Salt, and Plaster, sale by JOHN STERRETT & CO., June 27.—tf At the Lewistown Mills. B R U S fl 18. OUR stock, which t.s largeond selected with reference to the wants of the community, j comprises all kinds of Blacking, Scrubbing, ifor.-e, Sweeping, Dusting, Hair, Clothes, Ta bfo. Inlant, Wall, Paint, and Varnish Brushes, at reduced prices for cash. mav2l F. J. HOFFMAN. I Books of William W. Brown. "YJ O 1 ICE.—AII persons indebted to WILLIAM j _j\j W. BROWN for shoes, books, &c., are informed thai his books have been assigned to James T. Hale and A. G. Curtin, and are left J in the hands of the subscriber for collection. 1 All accounts not settled by the 12th of July are ordered to be sued without respect to persons. CHRISTIAN" HOOVER, Justice of the Peace. Lewistown, June 11, 1852-3t. j—- - j Notice to all interested. t I.L persons having had DEEDS, MORT- ; ' A GAGES, NOTES, BONDS, or other pa pers in the hands of the late HENRY KCLP, Esq., of all of which there, are a large number, are j requested to call and take them away. Those knowing themselves indebted for costs ! to said dee'd., are requested lo make settlement i : without delay. JAMES IRVIN, Administrator. j Lewistown, June 11, 1852-31. FRESH ARRIVAL OF WESTERN PRODUCE. rnHE Section Boat WM. C. PORTER, Cap £ JOHN PKICE, fias arrived, laden as follows: j Whiskey, Hani, Beef, Cheese, Crackers, Class. Pea A ids, JS uils, fyc., which will be sold by the subscriber, either : ! wholesale or retail, at reasonable prices, j June 11. JOHN KENNEDY. | SUMMER EATS. rPHE NOMINATIONS being made, the next | thing to be bad is a nice SL.V.MER 11. iT, fur we. mav now reasonably suppose that Sum- I 1 mer is at hand. The undersigned has just re- j reived and opened a new supply, to which pub- : lie attention is invited. A very fine assortment iof CHILDRE.V and lOL 77/'.S 11. II S, wry ' low, to suit every fancy, and please everv taste. : | Call and see, " N. J. RUDISILL. Lewistown, June 11. 1852. m m WILLIAM LIND/j Fashionable Tailor, East Market st., Lewistown, L' J, is" fI Vb a few doors above. Blymyer's I Jfe j|i store, will promptly attend to ma ?; j !| I king up every description of j J ]| -j Gentlemen's clothing, in the neatest and most fashionable junell National House & Stage Office. rpllE undersigned having leased this popular JF and well known public house, has made ar yt rangements for tiie accommodation of all .his friends who may feel disposed to eri ~ courage the enterprise. Every attention t will be given to secure the comfort of his 1 guests. There is an extensive stabling attached to the establishment, and none but careful and : attentive hostlers will be kept, lie hopes the • advantage tie offers will secure him a share of the, traveling custom commensurate with the extent of his provision for lite public accom modation The BEI.LKFONTE and NORTHL MBER ! LAND STAGES leave this House, the formei ; daiiv, and the latter three times a week. C. C. HEM I'll ILL. Lewistown, May 14, lss2—tf. JOHN CLARK & CO. HAVE removed their Shoe Store from bo low Eisenhise'o to the diamond, opposite the Lewistown Hotel. Having renewed their gt j stock, they tire now prepared to make *■ll to order ail kinds of BOOTS AND ->HOES in the best manner and of" tiie best niati riaie. 'l'hev have also a cltnice assort ment of city and eastern work to which they invito the attention of the citizens of Lewis town and vicinity, as they are determined to aell at the very lowest prices for ca.-h. Lewistown April 23, Another Arrival. "\\7-b have again recruited our stock by a YY large supply of desirable and Summer GnntL. and we tiunk we have.now the fullest and most complete assortment in the place, of Ladies' Dress Gcods j of every description; and as they are desirous ; of closing up stock in" the city, we bought them very low, and think we cue -HI them a little lower than any other establishment. We will sell beautiful Barege de Loins at 12.V cents; 1 reneh Ginghams at the same price, and Bon nets riwer than they have been offered this rea son. \\ e have a beautiful assortment of Para sols, Ladies' Gaiters, KiJ Slippers, &c. V.'e ask every body to call and see our stock for i themselves. WATTSON, JACOB & CO. June 3. A\OTHER 4KRIUL At the Cheap Drug & Variety Store. undersigned has just returned from j F Philadelphia with a large and fresh addition to his assortment of Drugs and other goods, among which may be enumerated— Fresh Drugs. Delegate's Pearl Starch. Pine Apple, Strawberry arid Lemon Syrups. Prunes, Figs and Raisins. Soda. Butter, Water and Sugar Crackers. Chocolate and Essence of Colfee. A great variety of Candies. Tobacco, Segars and Snuff. Spermaceti and Tallow Candles. Paint, Hair, Clothes, Hat, <* Tooth Brushes. Pure Cider Vinegar. Port Monnaics and Pocket Books. Stationary— including everything in that line. To which may be added a very general as sortment of things useful Cor families. Having purchased exclusively lor Cash, lie can afford to sell very low, and invites the inspection of his goods. Physicians prescriptions carefully com pounded. Call at the Cheap Drug and Variety Store, Lest Market street Lewistown. J,jlle A. A. BANKS. FHE TOlLET.—Perfumery and Fancy JF Soaps of every description, warranted su perior arid very cheap, at A. A. BANKS'. J IGHT! LIGHT!! LIGHT!! !_FLC,I> and j XJ LXMPHENK—pure and fresh and warranted . good—for sale low at A. A. BANKS'. TMSHING TACKLE.—A fine assortment of j I Fishing Lines. Flies, Hooks, Reels, &c. &,c. Just received and for sale at June 4. , A. A. BANKS. \ WALL PAPER. rtAA P leces beautiful patterns, at from 10 II If 1 10 cents, just received arid for sale by i VV\J WATTSON, JACOB & CO. Lewistown, June 4—3t. GEO. V T.ELDEP-, Attorney at Law, OFFICE in West Marketstreet,opposite Eisen bise's Hotel, will attend to any business in the courts of Miilliu, Centre, or Huntingdon coun ties. Lewistown, Jan. 23, 1852. i PRIVATE SALE. THE undersigned will offer for sale his well X known and desirable business stand, situated l on Valley street, Lewistown. known as the "LEWISTOWN POTTERY.* | The advantages this stand has in location, the facilities it affords for a convenient and ready market for its i cares, together with its very ex- j tensive patronage, renders it one of the most j | desirable in the country. The WARES manufactured at this eslablish j ineut are far superior to any other in the six counties, and have a reputation that will ever se- ' ; cure the patronage of'the public, from the fact ! : ol the material being inexhaustible, and con- j I nected with the concern by a lease of a number j of years. The business of Potting has been carried on j j successfully at this stand by myself and father ■ for over 30 years, which is of itself sufficient ad j vertisement to prove its advantages as a bu*i- ' ness stand. The PERSONAL PROPERTY in j connection with the concern, will also be sold, 1 ; if purchasers desire it. For further information, apply to the undpr- ' i signed on the premises, or by mail to Lewistown ; l o. business will be conducted as here- | tofore until further notice. All orders prompt { ly attended to, and wholesale merchants allowed the usual discount upon the delivery of their or ' ders. Possession given on or after Ist January next, i to suit purchasers. J. A. MATHEWS. Lewistown, May 28, 1852-tf. Valuable Dwelling & Store Stand AT subscriber oilers i for sale two lots of ground situate on the corner of r Diamond, in Reeds vilie, Mitilin county, with a large I) lI'ELLI.X'G and S TORE ST.LVI), j Stabling for 8 horses, Kitchen, Wood House, ' Smoke House, and other out buildings thereon | erected. There is also a well of water on the premises, Apple, Peach and Plum Trees in full bearing—in fact everything calculated to render it a pleasant home. The store stand is undoubtedly one of the best in the country, being situate on the great avenue ( entre and lvishacoqiiitias Turn pike,) on which hundreds of thousands of bush els of grain are annually taken to market; the new turnpike from Milheirn. in Centre cuuntv, intersects the Centre and Kishaeoquillas road j between the. store and tavern, and this, now nearly finished, will largely increase the busi ine so that few [daces idler more inducements i to an enterprising business man than this. The location in other respects is highly favor able—being six miles front Lewistown, but a ' short distance from Brown's well known Mills, convenient to Schools and Churches, and an un surpassed valley beyond, whose thrifty popula tion daily pass the door. It was last occupied by Win. J. Glass, deceased, j siTJr' A further i.ription is not deemed ne cessary. as persons do-imus of purchasing wi 1 of course, call am! examine for themselves. For further informali.>t apply to Win. Brothers, Esq.. or Wm. McKinney, Esq., Iteedsville, or ; to the subscriber in Armagh township. I ° a suitable purchaser, terms w ill be : made easy. CHARLES COLFELT. | June 4, 1852-tf. ESTATE OF HEARY hi LP. s>q., Late of the Borough of Lewistown, deceased. N'OTB'E is hereby given that. Letters of Ad ministration have been granted to James Irwin, of the Borough of Lewistown, on the cs . tate of IIENRY Kb LP, Esq , deceased, late of said borough. All persons indebted to said es tate are requested to ni; ke payment without de lay, and those having claims to present them du ly authenticated for settlement. J \MEB IRAN IN. Administrator. Lewistown, June 4, 1852 Gt. ESTATE OF OR. RELYi'.R UHIBTOY, Late of McVeytown, Mitilin county, deceased. N OTICE is hereby given that Letters of Ad ministration have been granted lo the sub scriber, re-iiUng in Wayne township, said coun ty, on the e-tateuf Dr. KEEVEU U HAU i'ON, deceased, late of the township and county afore said. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims lo present tiiem duly au thenticated for settlement. SAMUEL WHARTON, Administrator. June 4, 1852-Gt. ESTATE OF JIRS. ( ATIIARIYE JACOB, Late of the Borough of Lewistown, deceased. V~OTICE is hereby given that Letters Testu _ \ mentary upon the of CATHARINE JACOB, late of the Borough of Lewistown, Mitilin county, deceased, have been granted to the subscribers, residing in said county. All persons indebted to the said estate, arc hereby required lo make immediate payment, ami all those having claims against the same, are re quested to present them, duly authenticated, lor payment. A. P. JACOB, Lewistown. JAS. BARKER, Deny township. Lewistown, May 28, 1852-ot. Estate of William J. Glass, tlec'd, Late of Brown township. NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Ad ministration on the estate of WILLIAM J. GLAUS, late of Brown township, Mililin coun ty, deceased, have been granted to the subscri ber, residing in Armagh township, said county. Ail persons indebted to said estate are notified to make payment without delay, and those hav ing claims are requested to present them, duly authenticated for settlement. HENRY L. CLOSE, Administrator. May 14, 1852 Gt. VTOTICE is hereby given that the books and \ accounts of Win. J. Glass, deceased, late ot Brown township, have been placed in the hands of Wm. McKinney, Esq., of Recdsville, for collection. Those knowing themselves in debted and desirous of saving costs, wiil call and make settlement. HENRY" L. CLOSE, Administrator. Lewistown, June 4, 1852-31. NOTICE. All persons interested will hereby* take notice that the account (in part) of WILLIAM R. MCCAV, Esq., Assignee of WIL LIAM REWALT, has been filed in my office, and will be presented for confirmation before I our Judges of the Court of Common Pleas nt Lewistown, on the 3d day ot August, A. D. 1852. T. F. McCOY, Prothonotary. Lewistown, June 4, 1852 —td. \ EDITOR'S NO'iyCE.—The undersigned, A appointed Auditor by the Honorable the i Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Mif j din county, on the petition of W. SIIIMP, Esq., ! Sheriff, lo distribute the fund in his hands, aris i ing from the sale of the real estate of JOHN R. ! PHILLIPS, gives notice that he will meet for I that purpose on SATURDAY, the 26th day of | June, 1852, at bis office in Lewistown, when and I where all persons interested are requested to at tend. JAMES DICKSON, Auditor. Lewistown, May 28, 1852-4t. \ EDITOR'S NOTICE.—The undersigned, A appointed Auditor by the Honorable the Judges of the Orphans' Court of Mitilin county, to make distribution of the fund in the hands of W. W. GILMORE and HCNUT STEEI.T, Ad linis trators of DANIEL REEL, deceased, gives j notice that he will meet for said purpose on MONDAY, the 28th day of June, 1852, at his office, in Lewistown, when and where all parties interested are notified to attend. JAMES DICKSON, Auditor. 1 Lewistov. n, May 28, 1852-4t, r*A a rstratc set of Brass Mountings : .ill —"sually sold at $5.00. - JHfyJ may2l F. G. FRANCISCUS. OA Boxes L C - and J - x - Tin; 25 bundles ll I ' ron * ! " e idO lbs. Block Tin, at U " may2l F. G. FRANCISCUS'. j (lEDAR WARE we are giving away—at the j smallest kind of profit. may2l F. G. FRANCISCUS. BRASS Plated Dashes, Bands, Handles, Head Lining—everything in the Coachware line. ma2l F. G. FRANCISCUS. RELLEf OXTL CEMENT.—2O bb). of this 1 well-known Cement for Springs, Cisterns, Foundations, Pipes, <&c. For sale by Junell F. G. FRANCISCUS. ~A Boxes Jersey Glass; 20 boxes Pittsburgh 111 do.; 500 lbs. Putty; 100 gallons Linseed " Oil. For sale by ma2l F. G. FRANCISCUS, rfift TX P er sct ,or double Iron Beneb Planes /"j —all other kinds of Planes at equally * V low rates. Rules, Squares, &e. may2l. F. G. FRANCISCUS. AI " per bushel for Shoe Pegs.—Shoe \| /A Thread of all kinds. Tanks, Nails, ' V ItkJU Morocco, Kipp, Upper, Binding and | Lining Skins; Shoe tools, &c., always low for j | Cash. F. G. FRANCISCUS. J CENTS for Brass Plated .Stirrups; IS"} A I cents for Brass Plated Bitts; 37 A cents per "'dozen for Brass Ornaments—2s per rent, cheaper than last summer. 20 dozen Wood and Iron Homes, at different prices. F. G. FRAN3CISCUS. 7 RON.—Hammered and Rolled Bar Iron of | all kinds supplud to any amount; always \on hand a large and varied stock. The trade supplied at Piuiadelphia ptiees, thereby saving i SG.UO per ton freight. may2l F. G. FRANCISCUS. / tORDAG E—Rope trom 1\ to inch. Twine, ; V all sizes. ti doen of the best Whitewash Brushes in the market. Augers ami Auger Bitts, Files, Rasps, &c. may2l F. G. FRANCISCUS. 1 /%• DOZEN Waldron and Darlington Grass , A Scythes at fi2and 75 cents. 3 dozen Grain ! " Scythes it 87 5 and SI.OO. 8 dozen Scythe Sneaths at 37 A cents. 12 dozen Hay Rakes—at various prices. Country blister Steel, tij cents. IHH2I F. ti. FRANCISt'US. S "INGLE and Double-barrel'd Guns; 8 doz. j Rifle barrels, assorted sizes and prices; tsmgle and Double-barrel'd Pistols; Revolvers, ' four and six barrels • Pocket Cutlery, a bcatiti- I ful assortment; Table and Tea Cutlery ; Shovel and Tongs, &c. may2l F G FRANCISCUS. |p"j DOZEN Hay Forks, (cast steel) at 25, .71;, I / and 37.[ cents, according to finish—generally sold at 50 and 82.1 cents, fi dozen four prong Forks at 50 and 62'—usu ally sold at 75 and S7A-. 1 dozen Manure Drags. • av2 I. F. G FRANCISCUS. Fire—Fire—Fire. J)AI!N" Builders call and examine Blake's Pa j} kill Fire-Proof Paint, of ali colors, which costs less than half as much as While Lead—is far more durable, ami renders the building fire and weather prot i' by two or three applications of toe paint, mixed up with oil costing hut 45 cents per gallon, which in a short time forms a coating of slate on whatever part the paint, has been applied. 50 barrels expected in a few days. Specimens seen at my store, with recom- j niendations and experiments. Warranted to give satisfaction or no charge. ni.,21 F. G. FK vNCISCUS. Don't 1)8 Alarmed—Cash! I WOULD respectfully call the attention of | purchasers of Hardw are to my stock, bought very low, in great varieties, and will be sold on ly for cash, from 15 to 2t) per cent cheaper than can he bought elsewhere. / lardirare, Caachirart, Saddlery, Shot Findings. Paints, Oils, Glass, Fully, famishes, Faints and Drags. usually sold in the trade. Wholesale and retail by rnay2l F. G. FRANCISCUS. Harrisburg Book Binclei-y. B\ \i. 11l 8 8 KSt A: DO. j {surro-sors to \V. o Hirkoi k, Hi* k": k & Cantinc, and iiirkock A Ilirrctt.) Book Binders, Stationers, and Blank Book Manufacture rs, Harrisburg. Pet. il'IK soliMtribsr? rr.-pei tfully inform their friends and • the public, lhat they arc now carrying on the above hiisinc - at the (ll.I) STAND ntciiped by Hirkurk & B.rreU. Tiie y flitter th-mselvcs thai by careful atten li.oi to husinefs they ui l merit ami receive a continu ance Of the patronage so liberally enjoyed by the old linns. Particular attention will be paid to the Ruling and Hunting of every description of BLANK BOOKS, for liank.s, county offices, merchants and private individuals, •mil every variety of full and halt* bound Itt.EXK HOOKS. U:.l> BOOKS, PERIODICA!.?, law BOOKS, MI SIC, Ntns- I'AI'ERS, i.c , buuntl in any putlern, and in any style re quired. In addition to the above, they have, and will, at all times keep a General Assortment of Stationary, con sisting of Letter Paper, Knives, Slates & Pencils, | Cap " Ciuills, 1.,-ad Pencils, Diawing •' lid: Stands, Letter Stamps, Transfer " Motto Wafers, India Rubber, Copying " Black Ink, N\ afers, Blotting " Sealing Wax, Red Tape, Sleet Pens, Blue Ink, Blank Cards, Carmine Ink, Copying Ink, Folders, Arnold's Writing Fluid, Erasers, SLC. ft PAPER RULED TO PATTERN, and all work warranted and done very i heaplv. , F. L. H UTTER & CO. H. J WALTERS, Lewiitown, is authorised to act if our Agent, and will receive and forward work intend ed for £>. may7—ly. The Latest Fashions. JOA.4S DlftiiK.'S _ Has opened a shop in East Of \M Market street, Lewistown, adjoining Montgomery's boot shoe manufactory, and opposite J. A. Sterret'sstore, /jMP where he is prepared to make | Ui i.Ci up Coats, Vests and Pants in / ■isl''® ie ' )est tnannei "> l ' ie most dfrffi fashionable style, and at rea i|fJ jH I sonable prices. Repairing and Cutting at zdj -tended to with promptness : and fidelity. fILf 3 * A stock of CLOTHS and NESTINGS on hand, of the best quality, which will be sold at a very small advance on cost. Lewistown, May 28, 1852-tf. A\ ' A& vjPfHE undersigned continues to manufacture A celebrated Quilted and trench call Hoots, together with a',', articles connected with I.is business. MOSES MON I'GOMERY. i Lewistown, August 8, 1851-tf PIT? TI . L £sl PT? 5? TT | mt m** MM maim Jam MM mi mm torn* * The present ami ensuing month closes the year for a larsre number of subscribers. Those who wish to take advantage of the advance tetms, had better send on their money, as A DOLLAR will now pay for a i year—a fact worth remembering. 1 Whig National Convention. 1 ■ j This body assembled at the Hall of the Maryland Institute on Wednesday at 12 o'- , clock. Profiting by the experience of their loeofu co predecessors, the Whig Committee of Ar rangements made tunny improvements in ar i ranging the hull, and in doing so, spared neither labor nor expense. The stage hereto fore used was removed, and in its place a large platform in the centre of the hall was j erected, extending entirely across the build- j | ing ; the spaces at either end of the room be ing appropriated to spectators, each capable ! iof accommodating 1500 persons. The Presi dent's chair was placed on the west side of 1 I the hall, and the platform rises as it recedes ; from the chair, so as to enable those seated in the remotest part, to overlook the rest of the Convention. In order to prevent the ] noise caused by litany feet running over the j floors, the platform was beautifully carpet*-1, i ! and the floor of the hull and galleries covered 1 with matting. Seats were also provided in every part of the laiilding. Another mode Ito insure qui't was adopted, in spreading tan bark over the streets that surround the huild ! ing on a 1 ! sides. The d- corations of the noble saloon tire of | the most tasty and appropriate character ; j j the wall - fi'i.-m the cornice down to the tops j of tie- lofty windows, have been draped with i | red, white and blue hunting; whilst the gal- j iery railing has been similarly adorned. : j Over the President's chair is suspended a : life-size painting of General Washington, and • ! directly opposite is a full length portrait of j j Henry Un-.y. On one side of the Hall ap- j pears, in bold letters the motto " The Union I of the Whigs for the sake of our Union," j j and on the other, Webster's great sentiment, | j " Union and Liberty, now and forever, one j ! and inseparable." The gallery opposite the ; President's chair is appropriated exclusively to the accommodation of ladies, whilst that on the other side is for the use of Members of Congress, of the State Legislature, of the j Uity Council, and other invit -d guests. Hon. (ikoROK Ev.ws, of Maine, was named as temporary chairman, Mr. Upton, of Louis iana, as Secretary, and -J. M. Bryan, of .North Carolina, Assistant. A committee of one from each State was | then appointed to report permanent officers, | and a similar committee for the purpose of n-eeiving and examining the credentials of j delegates. A debate then sprung up on the adoption j of rules, which continued until the commit tee on officers were ready to report. The j | committee reported as follows: President, Gen. John G. Chapman, of Ma ! ryland. j ! \ ice Presidents—Maine, Nathan D. Apple ton ; New Hampshire, George W. Xesmith ; Vermont, U'arlos Uoolidge; Massachusetts, Serb Sprague; Rhode Island, Robertß. Crans ton ; UV-mieetieut, Samuel Hubbard; Now i Vnfk, James Stewart: NTw Jersey, Edward P. Fowl S : Pennsylvania, John Struhm; Delaware, Ualeb S. Lavton : Maryland, Fran cs- i*. Phelps : Virginia, W. S. (biggin: North Carolina, Augustin 11. Shopper*!: South Cur- j 1 olitta, \\ iliiam W haley : Georgia, Sea ton j Grantland : Alabama, Thomas J. Frow; Mis- • sissipjfi, Josi'-jh 15. Cobb; Louisiana, J. C. \ a lwinkle : Gliio. Samuel \ intou; Kentucky, John S. M'illiatus; renncs-ce, V. . H. Sttecd ; Indiana. Milton Slapp; Illinois, Benjamin S. , Eilwards; Missouri. John G. Miller; Arkan sas, William 11. Gaines; Michigan, James; M. Edwards: Florida, Joseph M. Harnian i ib-ri; Texas, N. N.Murray : lowa, Archibald McNinney ; Wisconsin, Jonathan K. Arnold: California, -Richard \\ . Heath. Secretaries —R. A. Upton, of Louisiana:; James M. Bryan, of North Carolina; S. M. Ballard, of lowa : W. F. Stewart, of Califor nia: Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana: John C. Kunkle, of Pennsylvania; W. C. Worthing- ! ton, of Virginia: W. S. Perkins, of Connect icut : George W. Meeker, of Illinois : William Thompson, of Michigan : George M . Puulap, of Kentucky ; Justin Worrell, of Vermont; Georg* P. Fisher, of Delaware. A debate again sprung up as to the manner •if \oting, when finally the report was unani mously adopted. The Chair requested the Hon. JOHN M. CLAYTON, and the Hon. S. F. VINTON, of Ohio, to conduct the President elect to the Chair. Those gentlemen performed the duty assigned them, and the Hon. J. G. CHAPMAN, upon taking the Chair, was greeted with ap plause and cheers. He addressed the Con vention as follows : Gentlemen of the Whig National Conven- j tion —I tender you my most profound ack nowledgements for the honor which you have conferred upon me, in calling me to preside over the deliberations of this most dignified, august and patriotic assemblage. Gentle men, we meet here as Whigs —we meet here as brothers—[applause] —we meet here with one common object—with but one purpose to achieve; and, 1 could but wish, gentlemen, that YOU had conferred ort some other mem ber of tliix assembly the duties and respon sibilities of presiding over the deliberations of this body. I feel, gentlemen, that these duties would have been more ably and cf ficientlv discharged by the distinguished and i i able gentleman who ha.s been the temporary chairman. —a gentleman whom I have for j many years recognized as being among the 1 most distinguished patriots of this nation—a g.>nilein;tii whom I atn proud to call my pei sona! friend and my political brother. {Ap plause.*, Gentlemen, 1 feel that I possess but little parliamentary experience, and thatvl can bring to the discharge of tho duties of the position, but few of the qualifications which a presiding officer of such an assem blage as this should possess. However.gentle men, 1 bring the disposition to discharge tny duties, with a single eye to tlie preservation 1 of all the rights and interests of the broad 1 nation —with a single eve to protect the hou "t\ interests and happiness of peopl\ i living under a Constitution of which wefrindly 1 I toast, adopted bv those men who r>pv!l"d '■toir lives and shed their blood to e 'ahii.-h tno liappy Government under whi>-!i we iiv . I bring tltis disposition t.) the i-hsuy and I mean to discharge my dot* wh'iout barer favor. Gentlemen, we meet h i e .is brothers. 1 know no sectional feeling. 1 know - no South or Xorrh, East or W?-t. ! Applaus". J ! 1 know but the country ; its interests and happiness as identified "with the great Whiz : party of the country. 1 believe "hat in th - ! maintenance of A\ big principles, ] -ponds the honor and happiness of the people at home; and our independence and elm ate 1 j character abroad and through..ut tire world. ; We meet here as brothers from the North, 1 East. S. uth and West. Let kindness, har ; muny and peace characterize our proceedings, as they should the Whig party —the great conservative party of the country. Ido pray, and I invoke you, as the conservative party of the country, to meet and unite herein your deliberations, entertaining the same feelings as 1 do. In these feelings of harmony and kindness, which 1 think have heretofore characterized the action of the Whig party, I invoke you, gentlemen, to look to the great interests involved in the election and con : riected with the success of the candidate whom you may present for the suffrages of 'the Whigs of the Union. 1 it." eke you to meet here in that spirit, and discharge your duties as becomes Whigs and brothers, "hav ing but one common purpose to subserve. Gentlemen, we may differ as to men. but wo do not differ as to prineipl s. Our purpose is to crrry out the principles of the Whig pariv —those principles which, when adnmibt, vrd under IV big rule, have so materially con trilmted to place this country in the proud position which it now holds among the na tions of the earth. We have no per-ou-il preferences to subserve. I, myself, know no man or men in the discharge of duty. 1 look singly and solely to the welfare of the - country, and the prosperity and happiness of the people, who live under the happy form of government, which has been ordained fu ns by men who are at least as wise as wo are. Sir. with the 1 nion and the Constitution, and i with the policy which is known to be identi fied with the policy ot the whole Whig parly, , I have no doubts about the success of thenmni nee whom we may present to the party ! throughout the Union. [Applause.J If we | agree as we should,audcomctogcthcr ma spirit ot harmony, determined to sustain those prin ciples. 1 have no doubt our candidates will be elected almost by acclamation. [Applause.] if we have any sectional f-clings, let us bury them, and like patriots, look to the interests of the entire country from the St. Lawrence to the (lulf of Mexico, and from the Atlantic jto the Pacific. Gentlemen. I again beg leave i to tender my acknowledgments for the dis- I tinguished honor you have conferred upon me, and I ask you to maintain a spirit of kindness and forbearance, that our delibera tions may lea 1 to a successful termination ; : and 1 undertake to say that the country will prosper hereafter under Whig administra tions. [Applause.] ! The Vice Presidents then took their seats j upon the platform. The President suggested that there was a minister of th<- gospel present, and that ho he invited to ask the blessing of God upon the i Convention. The Rev. Thomas 11. Stockton then deliv j ered an appropriate prayer, in which lie af fectionately alluded to the Hon. Henry Clay. A member said that the Committee on Credentials had an onerous duty to perform, and would not l>c able to complete their la bors before 12 o'clock, to-morrow, to which hour the Convention adjourned. SECOND Day's PROCEEDINGS. BALTIMORE, dune 17. Mr. Chapman called the Convention to or der at 12 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Atkinson,of the Episcopal Church, delivered a feeling and impressive prayer. The Ilall is densely crowded and the weath er excessively hot. Mr. Watts, from the Committee on Creden tials, made a partial report, and on motion the committee was allowed to set during the session of the Convention. The President made a short address, urging upon the members concession and harmony. Mr. Rutts offered a resolution that the rules of the House of Representatives be adopted, and that each State he allowed to vote on all qm-stions according to the number of United States- Senators and Representatives, which was adopted. Mr. Duncan, of Louisiana, offered a reso lution that a committee from each State be appointed to draft a platform for the govern ment of the Whigs of the Union, and that it be adopted before the nomination is made. .V lengthy and somewhat exciting debate here sprung up. Two or three ineffectual motions were made to adjourn until the committee on credentials had reported. The question was then taken on the motion to appoint a committee of one from each State to draft a platform for the guidance of the Whigs of the Union to be adopted before the nomination was made, and it was adopted *—veas 19 f d, nays 70. Maine, New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Arkansas, voted in the negative. FRIDAY EVENING, 10 o'clock. We have delayed our paper until a late hour this evening, in order to furnish the readers of the Gazette with this day's prc coedings ef the convention, but find ourselvt s compelled to go to press with the following meager despatch : BALTIMORE, June 18, ) 5 o'clock, P. M. |* The Committee on Resolutions have report ed a PLATFORM, with few exceptions, similar to the one approved by the Southern Dele gates on Wednesday. Mr. G'hoate, of Mas sachusetts, expressed himself fervently that ho had the privilege of voting in committee, in favor of COMPROMISE AS FIN'ALITY, and believed agitation of the Slavery Ques tion now forever at rest. Durng the evening a debate sprung up on this platform, and it was doubtless adopted, but the breaking of the wires between York and Baltimore, and subsequently an inter ruption east of this place, prevented us from receiving fall details. The contest seems to be between SCOTT and WEBSTER, and we .-are glad to say that with the exception of a few fools, (some of whom will always rind their way into such a body) the utmost good feeling the whigs from all parts of t'nc 1 nion, all of whom are anijnated by a desire to secuie a nominee on whom the people can rally with a firm persuasi m that victory will perch upon their banner. That nominee, we confidently hope, will be Maj. General Wixrisup SCOTT
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