Inaugural 4ddress of Goa. Taylor. Elected. by the American People to the highest office known to our laws, I appear here to take the oath prescribed bfyy the Constitution; and, in corn. pliances with a llp ,- prhontired custom , to-itultlrtss those v -- iho are now assembled. The confidence and respect shown by my coun trymen in calling me tote the Chief of a Republic holding a high rank a mong the,lia tions of the earth; have :inspired me with feelints of the most profound gratitude; butoivhen I reflect that the acceptance of the office which their par tiality has bestowed, imposes the discharge of the most arduous duties, and involves the weightiest obligations, I am conscious that the raition which I have been called to fill, though sufficient to satisfy the loftiest ambition is surrounded by fearful re sponsibilities. Happily, however, in the perfor 'mance of my new duties, I shall not be without 'able co-opeiation. The Legislative and Judicial branches of the government present prominent ex amples of distinguished civic, attainments and ma tured experience; and it shall be my endeavor to to nay assistance in the Executive Depart ments, individuals whose - talents, integrity and purity of character will furnish ample guaranties for the faithful and honorable performance of the trusts to be committed to their charge. With such aids, and an honest purpose to do whatever is right, I hope to execute diligently, impartially, and for the best interests of the country, the manifold duties devolved upon me. In the• discharge of these duties, my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to "preserve, protect, and defend." For the anterpre , tation 'Of that instrument, I shall look to the deci sions of the Judicial Tribunals established by its authority, and to the practice of the government under the earlier Presidents, who had so large a share in its formation. To the example of those illUstrinus patriots I shall always defer with rever ence; and especially to his example who was, by so many titles, "the Father of his Country." To command the Army and Navy of the United States; with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make Treaties and appoint Ambassadors and other officers;-to givetto Congress information of the state of the Union,hnd recommend such meas ures as he shall judge to be necessary; and to take rare that the laws shall be faithfully executed— these are the most important functions entrusted to the President by the - Constitution; and it may ' be expected that I shall, briefly, indicate the prin ciples which will control me in their execution. Chosen by the body of the people, under the as surance that my administration would be devoted to the.-welfare of the whole country, and not to the support of any particular section or merely local interest, I this day renew the declarations I have heretofore made, and proclaim my fixed determina tion to maintain, to the extent of my ability, the government in its original purity, and to adopt as the basis of my public 'policy those great republi can/doctrines which constitute the strength of our national existence. In reference to the Army and Navy, lately em ployed with so much distinction on active service, . care shall be taken to ensure the highest condition of efficiency; and in furtherance of that object, the military and: naval schools, sustained by the libe• rainy of Congress, shall receive the special atten tion of the Executive. As American freemen, we cannot but sympathise in all efforts to extend the blessings of civil and politi cal liberty; but, at the same time, we are warned by the admonitions of history-, and the voice of our own beloved Washington, to abstain from entang ling alliances with foreign nations. In all disputes between conflicting Governments, it is our interest, not less than our duty, to z• - bmain strictly neutral; while our geographical position, the genius of our institutions and our people, the advancing spirit of civilization, and, aboverall, the .dictates of religion, direct us to the cultivation of peaceful and friendly relations with all other Powers. It is to be hoped that no international question can now arise which a Government, confident in its own strength, and resolved to protect its own just rights, may not settle by wise negotiation, and it eminently becomes a Government like our own, founded on the morali ty and intelligence of its citizens, and upheld by their affections, to exhaust every resort of honorable diplomacy before appealing to arms. In the con duet of our foreign relations I shall conform to these views, as I believe them essential to the best interests and the true honor of the country. The appointing power vested in the President, imposes delicate and onerous duties. So far as it is possible to be informed, I shall make honesty, capacity, and fidelity, indispensable pre requisites to the bestowal of office, and the absence of either of these qualities shall be deemed sufficient cause for removal. It shall be my study to recommend such consti tutional measures to Congress as may be necessary and proper to secure encouragement and protection to the great interests of Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures; to improve our rivers and har bors; to provide for the speedy extinguishment of the public debt; to enforce a strict accountability on the part of all officers of the Government, and the utmost economy in all public expenditures. .But it is for the wisdom of Congress itself, in which all legislative powers are vested by the Constitution, to regulate these and other matters of domestic policy. I shall look with confidence to the en lightened patriotism of that body to adopt such measures of conciliation as may harmonize conflict ing interests, and tend to perpetuate that Union which should be the paramount object of our hopes and affections. In any action calculated to pro mote an object so near the heart of every one who truly loves his country, I will zealously unite with the co-ordinate branches of the Government. In conclusion, I congratulate you, my fellow citizens, upon the high state of prosperity to which the goodness of Divine Providence has conducted our common country. Let us invoke a'continuance of the same protecting care, which has led us from small beginnings to the, eminence we this day oc cupy, and let us seek to deserve that continuance by prudence and moderation in' our councils; by well-directed attempts to assuage the hitteMess which too often marks unavoidable cliff- opinion; by the promulgation and practice of just and liberal principles; and by an enlarged patriot ism which shall acknowledge no limits but those 61 our own wide-spread Republic. March 5, 1849. Case of Return to Reason After Forty Years' Insanity. The Boston Traveller gives the particulars of this remarkable case, previously mentioned. The per son is named Robbins, was formerly a shoemaker by trade, and About the age of 24 lost his wife, and soon his reason. He was confined in the poor house, and wad farined out, among other paupers. He had his feet frozen so badly that they had to be amputated. About a year ago, Robbins first began to exhibit signs of returning reason. It was observed that he paid more attention to personal cleanliness. He was encouraged, and shortly appeared—after the lapse of nearly half a century—in the clothing of a man. Soon after he was allowed to wander about the building, and at times he would turn to and help in light work, such as husking corn, &c Finally, he began to talk of persons and places familiar in his youthful days, before reason was clouded; but beyond that period, all to him is blank. He described with perfect accuracy places of which he was conversant in his earlier days; spoke of the companions of that period; of one in particular, whom he denominated "a gal," though if now living she ha-4 attained to over three score years. He has been tried in various ways as to the verge of his memory; but it always stops at the commencement of his insanity. One day the marriage of an ac- Oaintance, which took place in his early days of reason, was mentioned, and the name of the bride intentionally mittated. He instantly corrected the error, and gave the right name. When asked in what year he was born, he replied, " About 1786" —but still insists that he is but twenty four yeirs Of age. At the last accounts he continued to im prove, and it was hoped that reason was again firmly seated upon her throne. Two Persons Burnt to Death. CLEARFIELD, March 5., On Sunday morning, the 18th of February, the residence of Joan WODEL in Lawrence township, was destroyed by fire, and his father, (at an advan ced age) and his infant child, were consumed with the building. Mr. Wodel had kindled a fire and returned to bed. Presently he awoke from hearing a noise, and on opening the door leading from the bed-room to the kitchen the flames burst in in such volume that he, could not shut it again. He sprang to a window. There he was also met by the same devouring element. But through the window, as their only chance, he, his- wife, and their eldest child,succeeded in effecting their escape, after being most shockingly burned. Thus almost entirely naked, they ran to Mr. Ardery's nearly half a mile, when the thermometer was ranging from 5 to 10 +degrees below zero. Mrs. W. had her infant (about two weeks old) in her arms, but lost it in the flames. Nothing at all was saved—so that the family is, entirely destitute, and loudly calls for assistance from all who have to spare. An effort is rmw making for their relief, and we trust no one wal re fuse his mite.—Banner. A Coax FOR SOCIAL Evu.s.—The society in Exg. land for the improvement of the laboring classes, at which Lord Ashley figures, have issued arraddresss, in which they say that nothing is wanting to raise the laborer "to a position of moderate comfort, ;but an increase of hope and confidence." A pretty ley e gg , share of both would seem to be required, • 3ntelligencer E. W. HOTTER, EDITOR. Lapcsatiter t MaTili 1, 1849 0:7- We . feel wand persoital reganifor the author, of-.the communication signs 11 .firriaer County." But having assunk ourselves that - his censures against the County CommissiOenotu - e founded in misapprehension, and that their contract with Mr. Hsviranii is in strict conformity with law, we cannot lend our columns to assail them. The Free dom of the Press, we admit, cannot be held too sacred—but, on the -other hand, too great care can not be exercised, lest this freedom degenerate into licentiousness. We claim the right to discriminate between the two, and shall not hesitate to exercise it. Washington and Taylor!! The American people are gravely promised that the elevation of Gen. ZACHAET TAYLOR to the Presidency will restore the republic to the pristine purity and excellence that prevailed in the days of the Father of our Country—and the General him self, in the simplicity of his heart, tells us he has selected the first President as the exemplar, in whose footsteps he is resolved to follow. We have no doubt he honestly intends this, or he would not say it, but we are seriously apprehensive that he will prove but a feeble imitator. It is quite cer tain that the beginnings are in no wise auspicious, for the ceremonies attending Gen. WASHINGTON'S Inauguration, and those which have recently sig nalised that of Gen. TAYLOR, are in every particu lar strikingly opposite and different. We will en deavor to glean from history a summary of the events that characterised the former. The 4th day of March of the present year was the 60th anniversary of the government of the United States under the present constitution. Find ing that the old articles of confederation were not strong enough to bind the States together, and that, when relieved from the external pressure of com mon danger, the binding force of those articles was little stronger than "a rope of sand," the con vention of 1787 was convoked by the pktriotism of the country, and our present glorious Constitu tion was the offspring of their wisdom. During the year 1789 the states were engaged in discus sing the new Constitution, and proposing the amend ments made conditions precedent to its adoption. The consequence of the delay was that the Cinsti tution itself did not go into effect until March 4th, 1739. But, although the Constitution became of full force and virtue on the 4th of March, 1789, the wheels of government were not brought into full play until nearly two months afterward. Both houses of Congress attempted to assemble on that day, but there was no quorum in either body. ' Both branches were accordingly obliged to adjourn over from day to day, week after week, before either could be organised. Thrice did the attending mem bers of the Senate address circulars to the absentees, urging them to come and take their seats. But it was not until the Ist of April that a quorum ap peared in the House of Representatives, and not, until the Gth of that month, that by the arrival of RICHARD HENRY LEE of Virginia the Senate was enabled to organize and proceed to business—when JOHN LANODON was elected President of the Senate, pro tempore, and FREDERICK. AUGUSTUS MUHLEN BERG Speaker of the House. The first act of Con. greas was to count the votes for President. Only ten states had placed themselves within the pale of the Union by ratifying the Constitution. The whole number of votes was sixty-nine, every one of which was spontaneously given to GEORGE WASH INGTON. The result having been declared, CHARLES THORP sost, the Secretary of the old Congress, was des patched to Mount Vernon as Commissioner to notify the Chieftain of his election, and accompany him to New York to- enter upon the duties of his exal ted station, where he arrived in safety on the 23d of April—and was inuagurated on the 30th. The oath of office was administered upon the terrace in front of the City Hall by Chancellor LIVINGSTON. The Secretary of the Senate held the Bible upon a rich cushion of crimson velvet. The Father of his Country arose with inimitable simplicity and dignity, his bright intellectual face beaming full upon the audience, and, bowing his venerable head, he imprinted a fervent kiss upon the sacred volume The Chancellor then in a clear distinct voice pro claimed that it was done, adding: "Long live GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States"—and the air was rent by the acclamations of assembled thousands. From the City Hall, the President, Vice President, and the members of both houses of Con gress, and a large concourse of people, proceeded to Trinity Church, where the august ceremonies of the day were closed by solemn religious services conducted by Bishop PROVOST. Such is a bird's •ye glance of the events that signalised the election and inauguration of GEORGE WASHINGTON—sixty years ago. How altered the times! ZACHARY TArcott, the imitator, is elected, not by the spontaneous will of the whole American people, but by a positive nu notify. He comes to the seat of government, not with unostentatious simplicity, but attended by pomp and pageantry, and surrounded by an army of parasites and flatterers : lusting after the flesh-pots. Instead of fulfilling 'his pledges to proscribe the bitterness of party, he selects his cabinet from the most "ultra" adherents of a particular party--theene mies of those principles, to whose ascendency, under Providence, the country is indebted for all its present unexampled grandeur and greatness. Instead of delivering his Inaugural Address with impressiveness and dignity, he performs the task in such a bungling manner, thht his warmest supporters axe constrained to confess their mortification. We need not follow up the contrast in the finale. The reader can fill up the remainder of the picture. WASHINGTON, after he had assumed the presidential robes, repair ed to, the sanctuary, and there invoked blessings upon his own efforts and upon his country. His professed follower attended three balls, and regaled his senses upon the quadrille, the polka, and the waltz, retiring after a day and a night of fashiona ble hilarity and amusement, to muse upon the novel sphere in which fickle fortune has placed him. We institute these comparisons from no-choice of our own. We have no desire to prejudge Gen. TAYLOR, or to prescribe to him a line of duty, at variance with the usages of the society in which he now lives and moves: Our sole purpose is to prove, by well attested historical reminiscences, that Gen. TAYLOR has in the very outset failed to follow in the footsteps . of the illustrious WASHING TON, and that the comparison is little less than an insult to the latter's memory. That he has fought upon the battle.field bravely and well, the world admits—and withered be the hand that would pluck a leaf from his laurels. But that, in his civil ad ministration, he is destined in the remotest degree to approximate to the excellence of a Wasinx °TON, we regard as an aspiration supremely - presump -tnous, not to say lndicious. No man who truly 'venerates *Le memory of the great 'first President would hawd a contrast so unwarrantable—seeing: that the commencementis such a sorry camcature. White Swan Hotel. ( jar advertising columns contain the card of G .SOREFI Alma, Esq., formerly of Schuylkill county, who has become the proprietor of the well-known White Swan Hotel, in Race street, Philadelphia. In hiisocial relations, Mr. R. has alwa:peen pro verbial for his kind and gentle Manly caring, and" we doubt not that in his new vocatimii as Landlord, he will Yet more fully exemplify these traits of character. We commend his establikiment to the patronage of the Lancaster public. HT C. B. Paleness, Esq., of Philadelphia,. has been appointed Ass*" tent Secretary of the Treasury, and has accepted the appelalmutt. Democratic German Paper. Frog! the commencement ofour location in thieelty, we titCee been urged, by taper and personal appeals, to the -establishing of . o*oc{atie German news paper; Within he last few weedui theie solicita tions have so nialtiplied;ond We:AURA:eI' whence Doty emanate aie milli:entitled to Out respect, that we deemoo . tiublic . ,xesponse . 'prope That. e. Gerriitin newspaper, deVoteii to the Democratic cause, is indispensably required in Lancaster county, is undeniable. .Fully one-half, if not two-thirds, of the population is composed of Germans, whose reading is almost exclusively confined to their own language. It reqiiires only the observation of an half hour, when the masses of our yeomanry on public occasions crowd the city, to be assured that the German hinguage is the dominant one, and .. must remain so for the next quarter century. The Whig party have in the Volksfreund of Mr. Bala an able and influential organ; possessing a Wide spread circulation. They have in addition the German paper of Mr. MYERS, originally Democrat ic, but of late years devoted to Natiye Americanism, and a zealous supporter of Gent TAILOR. These, two journals may sow the county broad-cast with political Error, and yet the Democratic party, with Truth on its side, has not the means to send out the antidote! Is it a wonder that Lancaster has become the Whig banner county of the Union That the Democrats of the county appreciate this state of things, we are fully . persuaded. In proof of this we quote a resolution adopted by the Democratic County C,Orninittee, at a meeting held in this city, July 19, 1848, WILLIAM NIATHIOT, Esq., in the chair, S. J. M.Lirrsitsox, Secretary. "On motion, Resolved, Thai it be recommended to the Democracy of the county \ to subscribe to a German paper, if commenced by \lr Humca, and that the several township committees this day ap pointed be requested to collect subscriptions for the same." - - • Again—at a Democratic City' Meeting held in the Court-House, February 1, 1819, to ratify the nominations for city-officers, on motion of SCeirms D. BACHMA N, Esq., the following resolution unanimously adopted : Resolved, 'flat in the opinion of this meeting, a German Democratic paper is much needed in this county, and that the establishment of one be rec ommended without delay. These opinions are in accordance with those en tertained by the Democrats throughout the county. From the entire Northern section, composed almost exclusively of Germans, scarce a day passes that does not convey the most urgent appeals to supply this great desideratum. And this brings us to an explanation of our position, which we design as a reply to all the letters that have reached us on this subject. Fully aware ourselves of the necessity of a Dem ocratic German paper in this county, we announced our intention in the first no. of the Intelligencer and Journal of Dec. 28, 1847, as follows : GERMAN PAPER.—We intend shortly to issue proposals for the publication of a Democratic Ger man paper in this city. For a period of nine years we conducted a German paperin our native county, Lehigh, and we shall be proud, if our efforts are properly seconded, to supplythialongacknowledged want here. That these intentions were not carried into effect, was owing to subsequent events. Irrstead of finding an united and harmonious party, it was rent asun der by distractions and divisions, paralysing its strength, and rendering it an easy prey to the pow erful Federal majority. Having abandoned a pleas ant post elsewhere, it was our firm resolve to make this our permanent residence, and to apply what ever feeble energies we possessed to the support of those principles whose advocacy is, as it were, part of our nature. We have no wish to revive unpleas ant reminiscences, or to open wounds that should be forever healed. But, instead of finding our efforts for the establishment of a German paper "properly seconded," a rival English paper was commenced —sent to all our subscribers—in order to break down the lntelligencer, the old organ of the party, that for filty years had successfully withstood the assaults of Federalism. Whilst this, through the kindness of generous and confidiff patrons, has not been achieved, it has defeated the establishment of the German journal, which we had in contempla tion when we came here. Ithas done much more. The most important events of life not unirequently turn upon the smallest pivot, and we veriLy regard it no exaggeration to say, that the Lancaster county troubles have been the means of electing a Whig Gov. ernor of Pennsylvania and a 'W hig President of the United States. We make the declaration " more in sorrow than in anger," and with no wish to reflect upon the past course of any Democrat. Whilst these dissensions last, and the patronage of the Democratic party is divided - between two English journlas,.it is our settled resolve not to em bark in the enterprise of establishing a German paper. Capital, , Time, Energy, and Toil, are de manded to found it successfully, and we cannot con sent to bestow these upon a new paper, so long as the Democracy are not throughly united in support of the old organ. Whenever harmonious relations shall be restored, weiavow our readiness to embark in the project, but not until then. That this period may be near at hand, is our most ardent hope and desire. There never was a time, when the Good Old - Cause demanded greater sacrifices of personal interest and ambition than the present. It the beginning of Gen TAYLOR'S administration affords any index to the future, we believe that its energies will be as unceasingly exerted to the prostration of the Democratic party as were those of the elder or the junior Aussie. From an implacably Federal Cabinet, and an inexperienced Chief, who has in advance committed all into other hands, what has the Democracy of this country to expect but stern and unyielding opposition? To thwart these dan gerous designs, and restore the Democratic party to its former proud position, may require the vigi lance of an Argus and the toils of a Hercules. In this good work it will devolve on Pennsylvania to lead the van. As by her miserable defection the Democ racy lost the Union, so by her return to the ancient fold the Union must again be won. And it is no stretch of the imagination to believe, that upon the Democracy of Lancaster county may depend the future political revolution of Pennsylvania. How immense, then, the responsibility of those to whom belongs the government and guidance of her local politics! Doings at Washington. It is said that CHARLES A. RocKwELL, Esq., of Connecticut, has been nominated by President Tay lor for Register of the Treasury, in placeOf DANIEL GRAHAM, Esq., resigned. Also, that Jemi.s M. McCum.outiu, Esq, First Comptroller of the Treasury, has resigned, but that Gen. Taylor refuses to accept it. Also, that FITZPATRICK WARREN of lowa, has been appointed Second Assistant Postmaster Gene ral, in place of WILLIAM J. BROWN. Also, that JAssEn E. BRADT, late member of Congress from Franklin county, (Pa) has been ap pointed Second Auditor General,. in place of Gen. APCs.u.s. All "Ultra Whigs"—and nothing else. [From the Public Ledger of yesterday.] Jones W. FORNEY, Esq., Deputy Surveyor of this port, has, resigned his office, to give the Adminis tration a chance to fill it with a person whose views agree with it. Mr. Forney was a decided supporter of Gen. Cass, both in his paper and in his public speeches; but he had the rare merit in political opponents of sustaining his own principles without assailing the character of those he opposed or de tracting from their acknowledged merits. The duties of his profession and those of his public office were discharged with equal ability. BY . MR. MCGAUGHEY, of Indiana, formerly a member of Congress, has been appointed Governor of Minesota Mr. C. S. Smith, of Ohio, Secretary, and Mr. NiTosltourn, of Illinois, Chief Judge. the Cabinet. After our last week's issue, the Cabinet of Gen eral TATLOIL was made to undergo several chanis As finally organised, it iscornpssed as followsizAv - • - -* -;:••••• Joss M. CLATTox, Secreutry`o State. Wx. M. MZHEDITU, Secretarybf the Treasury.. C. W. Cms.wrosn ' Secretarysif War. Ws W. B. Pasoros, Secretary of the Navy: Tuomss..Ewriro, Secretary of - ' - Tome, Department. Jscas Cotismsa, Postmaster General . Rivairmir Joassos, Attorney General. ' These nominations have all been confirmed by the Senate. Objections were raised to that cif Mr. CoLcsman, on aeeount of his votes on the Slavery question, but .he was finally confirmed. We have no desire to institute disparaging com parisons—but are of opinion that every unpreju diced person must admit that the new Cabinet, in all the essential elements of ability and statesman ship, falls far below that of President PoLK. If is a-respectable but not a great cabinet, and we think there was better timber to be selected even from the Whig ranks. The appointment of Mr. MEREDITH to the Treas ury Department, intended to compensate Pennsyl vania for her services in casting the die in favor of TAYLOR, does not seem to answer the design. It was solemnly protested against by a large number of influential Pennsylvanians, headed by Senator COOPER, backed by a majority of the Whig mem bers of the State Legislature. Mr. MERED ' ITR is unquestionably an eminent Attorney, and under-. stands how to argue knotty points befor, a Court and Jury with distinguished ability and success. But he ie a mere Attorney—not a Statesman—and is wholly inexperienced in the financial policy of 'the nation. We venture to predict that in his new sphere he will fall immeasurably behind Mr. WAL- K - Es. If he can half equal him in industry and ability, he will accomplish more than at present we are willing to place to his credit. If there were those who looked for the formation of a Cabinet, less decidly political, they have been disappointed. But as we had no reason to doubt the complexion of things, and as we concede to Gen. TAirt.tin the right to select his Cabinet in ac cordance with his own views, and to stand upon the responsibility of his acts, the result may be submitted, without cavil in advance, to the judg ment of the country. So far as the Cabinet can be said to be sectional, it consists of„Jour from the Southern and thrie from the Northern States. Gen. W. F. Packer. The Spirit of the Times or 'the 22d ult. contains the following well merited commendation of Gen. Peciv.sn, the present Speaker of the House of Re presentatives. As a presiding officer of the House' Gen. Packer has no superior. His decisions afe fair and impartial, and made: with the rapidity of thought. The confidence of all parties in his im partiality and knowledge of parliamentary law, is evinced by the fact that his:decisions have never in any instance, been reversed. As a writeri a pub lic debater, and a statesman, Gen. P. is one of the strong men of the State. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Harrisburg, 20//1 February. I AM SITTING HERE, in the House, listening to the second and third reading of local bills, that our excellent Speaker is putting through at the rate of forty per hour. It is a great thing to have a competent Speaker. Some very clever men, on the floor, fail entirely when put into the chair. have seen this in five Speakers, and active business men. In the nine session's I have passed at this Capitol, we have never had a better Speaker than Mr. PACKER, and there have been some very good ones—the best Messrs. Crabb and Snowden. Mi. Packer I like better than either of them ; perfectly posted up in parliamentary usages, always right in questions of order and never at a loss. He is the readiest officer I ever saw in the chair, and, as everybody says, impartial. Politics or personal friendship have nothing to do with his decisions. He is a "model" Speaker. Extra Session of the Senate. WASHINGTON, March 8, 1849 A resolution was adopted authorizing the Vice President to fill vacancies occurred in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institute. A resolution was also adoptid authorizing the Select Committee appointed to examine into the eligibility of General Shields to hold a seat in the Senate to send for persons and papers. A paper relating to the subject was presented by Mr. Wal ker, and referred to the Select Committee. Ad journed. No nominations were sent in to-day. The crowd is rapidly thinning off, although there is still a large concourse of strangers from all parts of the Union. ' The President's family took formal possesion of the White House to day. Semi-official notice has been given that the President will only receive vis iters at stated hours on certain days of the week. The Speech of the Session. Governor McDowELL, of Virginia, seldom speak, more than once during a session of Congress, but when. he does, is listened to with profound attention. Of his last great effort on the Integrity of the Union, the Washington correspondent of the New York True Sun thus writes : I will not attempt to sketch this great effort, which is here pronounced the ablest speech ever delivered in the English tongue. It possessed the polish of an Adison, the grace of a Curran, the point of a Randolph, the logic of a Webster, the fervid ness of a Henry, and the patriotism of a Chatham. The Speaker sat behind the orator bathed in tears, during the delivery of a portion of the speech, and of the thousand hearers sitting under his eloquence, most of them were thus affected. For - a fourth of an. hour atter he had concluded, no business was transacted, so deep was the feeling manifested. At the conclusion of this hour, the- House, with one aceord, tihouted out for him to go 011, and lie Con tinued his speech for three quarters ,of an hour longer. This is the first time in the history of the heretofore inexorable one hour rule, in which it was suspended to permit a member to continue his speech. Even to John Quincy Adams this compli ment was refused. But enough of this effort. I hear that near a hundred thousand copies have al ready been subscribed for by the members from all sections of the country, and without distinction of party, for gratuitous circulation." Buehler's Hotel. All who have visited Harrisburg. says the Penn sylvanian, during the present session of the Legis lature, have spoken in the highest terms of the improvements introduced into this ancient.and his torical establishment, by its new proprietor, Wm. Buehler, Esq. The old host, Henry Buehler, Esq., retires, let us hope, upon the profits earned dining his long and prosperous administration. The house has ever been distinguished for many conve niences, but his successor has modernized it com pletely. ,There are a freshness and comfort about the house now that make it a choice place of so journ; not the least of its advantages being the politeness and attention of the present proprietor. A Noble Deccd. Ono of the very last acts of President POLK was to confer upon the son of the ever lamented SKUNK , the appointment of Cadet ai West Point, out of the number alloted to him. He accompanied this appointment by the expression of his high regard for the deceased patriot, and thehope that the youth might not,fail to follow the example of the father. Maryland U. S. Senator. Bensrastur C. Ilowann, Democrat, has been ap pointed by Governor Thomas to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate, occasioned by the resig: nation of Reverdy Johnson. ITT Mrs. MARIA HOBNIIEC 3F, widow of John W. Hornbeck, late member of congress from the Lehigh and Bucks district, has been appointed to -ttig post• office at Allentown, in place of E. It Newhard, Esq. redipod. James Buchanan. r We take pleasure in republishing the following ,interesting correspondence bet Ween the Democratic members of the present •Legislature and . .the .I.;iiiis4locru.sryi, hirii,to visit litirrisburg orthis retirement from the Depaiyaeuttif State,at Washington. Next to the testimony of his-own lieart, nothing sio gratefully co mpensates a public - truth for the,toil araranxietylie hat:Spent ikthe 'public- service, as the approving plaudits of his fellow-citizens. We know of no one associated with the public councils, during the last quarter century, who has reason to rejoice in a more plea sant retrospect than JANES Bucuasas. Called. into active political life at an early age, he has progressed, step by step, from humble professional life to the exalted honors of the republic, and all of them he has filled with signal credit to himself and in a way to reflect lustre upou the country His despatches as Secretary of State, both for pro found research and clearness and vigor of style, will bear comparison with those of any that have emanated from that Department since its first organization. At home and abroad they have been the theme of deserved admiration and eulogy. fie now retires from the trying and,arduous sphere in which lie has labored the past four years, con fessedly one of the ablest Statesmen of the republic, and with a personal reputation pure and unblem ished. It is the intention of Mr. BUCHANAN, in the course of a few weeks, to return to this city, to reside among those, who were the first to usher him upon the stage of public life. Nowhere will he find truer or warmer friends than in the city and county of Lancaster. As a Neighbor. Citizen, and Friend, be is justly endeared to them—not less by his brilliant public career than by his habits of social friendship—and they will rejoice to welcome him again in their midst. HAUIIISBURG, Feb. 28, 1819 HON. JAMES BUCHANAN Dear Sir ..—Upon the close of your official duties at Washington, and your retirement from the ardu ous field of Public Labor, which you have occupied for the last quarter of a century, .with such high honor to yourself, •and your native State, and the Union at large, the undersigned Democratic Repre sentatives of the People of Pennsylvania, now as senibled at Harrisburg—many of whom have never had.the pleasure of making your acquaintance per sonally—would be highly gratified to meet,you at the seat of government of the Keystone State} and tender to you the expression of their undiminished confidence in your integrity, ability and ' sound statesmanship. With sentiments of respect, we are your friends, W. F. Packer, W. F. Small, M. M'Caslin, • J. Porter Brawley, Robert C. Sterrett, Timothy Ives, Thos. H. Forsyth, Augustus Drum, Isaac Hogue, John Potteiger, R. R. Little, V. Best, F. B. Streeter, William Overfield, John C. Myers, Jacob Cort, Samuel Fegelv, A. J. Wilcox, Gerge A. Frick, W. Y. Rolterts, N. A. Elliott, Charles Stockwell, Joseph Laubach, Josiah James Porter, Abm. Lamberton, D. M. Bole, Jas. J. Kirk, B. S. Schoonover, David Evans, John Fausold, D. F. Williams, J. F. M'Culloch, John Souder, D. M. Courtney, James W. Long, John Hastings, Peter D. Bloom, H. P. Laird, George Walters, Daniel Zerbey, Edward Nickelson, William Shaffner, Hugh McKee, Robert Klotz, John Smyth, R. Hampson, W. Redick, Jacob M'Cartney, John B. eek, John S. M'Calmont, John B. Gordon, Stewart Pearce, George F. Carl, Arunah Wattles, Samuel Taggart, William Henry, .1. W. George, William T. Morrison, C. A. Luckenbach, Thomas Grove, Samuel Marx. WASHINGTON, March 5,1849 GENTLEMEN "—.l have been honored by the re ceipt of your note of the 28th ultimo, inviting me to visit the seat of Government at Harrisburg, atter my retirement from the officeof Secretary of State. I accept the invitation from the "Democratic Rep resentatives of Pennsylvania,' with the most grate ful emotions. Indeed, before its receipt, I had de• termined to visit Harrisburg during your present session, n ot only for the pleasure of meeting old friends, but for the privilege of nicking new ones, among the members of the Legislature. Having been in the public service, almost with out intermission, for more than a quarter of a cen tury, I should be unreasonable in the extreme, if I were not satisfied with official honors. The strop. gest desire which I now feel, is, to return to the bosom of my native State, and to the society of friends to whom I am indebted, tinder Heaven, for all the political elevation which I have ever attained, there to pass my remaining days in peace and trail quility. Still, I shall always remember with pro found gratitude the uniform support I have received from the Democracy of Pennsylvania, and, as a private citizen, shall never cease to maintain those great principles of Democratic policy, to the advo cacy of which the best years of my life have been devoted. After long experience and close observa tion, 1 feel thedeepest conviction that the prevalence of these principles in the administration of the Fed eral Government, is essential, not only to the wel fare, but the permanence of our glorious Union. It is to their ascendency that we are indebted, under Providence, for the unexampled prosperity which we have enjoyed at home, and for the high rank we have attained among the nations of :he earth. In conclusion, I cannot refrain from thanking you, with all my heart, for the seal of approbation which you have affixed to my public career, up to its very close. The value of this testimonial is greatly enhanced by the fact, that the Democratic members of the preseist Legislature, in the midst of peculiar difficulties, have sustained the principles of their party, with an ability, firmness, and union, which have never been surpassed by any -of their predecessors. • From your friend, very respectfully, JAMES BUCHANAN. To William F. Packer, J. Porter Brawley, Timothy Ives, Augustus Drum, John Potteiger, William F. Small, M. McCaslin, and Robert C. Sterrett, Esqrs., and others. The Finale of Congress. Among the important hills passed at the wind ing up of the :loth Congress, were the following: The Home Department, the head of which is designated as the Secretary of the Interior. The General Appropriation bill, without Mr. Walker's amendment. The Army and Navy Appropriation bills Extending the 11. S. revenue laws over Califor nia—rejecting the House territorial bill and the proviso. The taking the next census For the coinage of gold dollars and double eagles. The Minessota territorial bill—excluding the provision for giving it effect on the 10th of March, and placing the appointments in the hands of Mr. Polk. To establish d board for Mexican claims. Among the bills rejected or lost, was the bill for a branch mint in New York. Sartain's Magazine Sartain's Magazine for March possesses more than, usual interest. The first engiaving "The Moment of Suspense," is a superb work of art.— The second, "Undine," is a spirited mezzotint.— The " Pool of Siloam," a beautiful lithograph. Old Rickets and a ball by Moonlight in Utopia, are excellent sketches. West's birth-place and the Springfield Meeting House, are handsome wood engravings, accompanying a sketch of the life of the American painter, Benjamin West. The contributions are by the most gifted American writers, and the work gotten up in a style of ele. gance never surpassed in this country. • LEBANON COUNTS.—William M. Derr and Jon athan S. Beckley have been appointed delegates to the Pittsburg State Convention, with instructions to support Col. JACOB WEIDEL for Canal Commis sioner. 117 The Harrisburg correspondent of the Public Lager states that JA.m.zs Coopzu has sold his resi dence and other property in Adams county, and will remove this spring to Schuylkill county, taking up his residence permanently in Pottsville. . l&The Canal Commissioners give notice that, if the Weather permits, the main line of canal pill be open for neyigetion on the 10th init. Religion and Phrenology. An interesting : dispntatiOn took place in the Court House Of 'Alibi eiti,iesierday afternoon, be tween Rey.Mr.rNati - of the Presbyterian church, a4dara:S. Fowiat, the,Phrenologist. Hon. Erns fiawis„occOpledrtberettair, and the audience was, graced* the preeenee of a large number of ladies. The rin4atts. in controversy were certain passages iti one* Mr. Boykin's: phrenological works, which' on the one hand were pronounced at variance with the Bible, and, by their author defended as iu ac cordance with it. The controversy was conducted in good spirit, and with the observance of entire de. Comm by the audience. As to the issue, we believe the public sentiment °was almost universal. We know that Mr. WlNtin has not sought the praises of men, but his triumph on all the points in dispute was most complete and overwhelming. The cause of Truth is deeply in debted to him, for defending her, when assailed under most dangerous and insidious pretexts. Sickness in Fayette County. The Uniontown Genius of Liberty of the 23d ultimo says: A disease has 'prevailed foi the last two or three weeks in the Northern section of this county, particularly in Tyrone township, of an unusually malignant and fatal character. The physicians of that neighborhood could not account for its appearance, and it differed so much from the_i common diseases of this part of the country that they were at a loss to know what to call it or how to treat it. It generally attacked those who were laboring under severe colds, and so violently, in several instances, as to cause death in a few hours, where medical aid could not at once be obtained. The first intimation, we are told, the patient had of the approach of the disease was an intensely painful sensation dn one or more of the fingers which was directly afterwards felt in the toes and head and over the whole body, and alwys accom panied with cramp. There have been about sixty cases of the disease since it first appeared—twenty two of which proved fatal. The last new case was on the I-Ith instant, and thapatient, we are happy to say, is now convalescent. From the vir ulence of its attacks, as well as from some of the symptoms attending the disease, some were dispo sed to believe it to be Asiatic Cholera. Others, and among the number an intelligent physician, are opinion that it is Influenza, in a very malignant form. When we first heard of the prevalence of the disease, we did not believe it to be Cholera, nor do we now. Our physicians, however, will, no doubt, investigate it thoroughly, and the result of their - labors may lead to a knowledge of its origin, character and treatment. CIRCLEVILLE BANK.—There is some excitement I in relation to a recent act of this bank, which has issued bills with red backs, in imitation of the paper of the State Bank of Ohio. This new issue we are told, has been paid , out in large amounts in Illinois for cattle, provisions, and in short, every description of produce and rnerchandize, and has been in most cases received as the paper of the State Bank of Ohio. These facts should place people on their guard in relation to the notes of this bank. The imitation of the State Batik paper—the issue being sent to a distant state for circulation, and there passed for State Bank money, is, we think, pre sumptive evidence of fraud. We do not say that the Circleville, or any other Bank, has not a right to change plates, but when the charter has nearly expired, as is the case in this instance, it appears ominous.—Cincinnati Gazette. 1:177 FREDERICK WArrs, Esq. of Carlisle has been appointed the successor of Judge Hepburn in the judicial district composed of Cumberland, Perry and Juniata counties. Mr. W. is an able lawyer, and we doubt not his appointment will give general satisfaction. SUNDAY TRAVF.L.-A bill in the New Jersey Legislature to suppress Sunday travelling on the public lines of conveyance passed both Houses, but was lost by a disagreement between them in iegard to an amendment restricting the penalty to the carrying of freight, and leaving passengers per mission to travel as before. Ili Dr. GEORGE R. ESPY, several years a mem her of the legislature, and Auditor General during Gov. Porter's first term, died at Fort Madison, lowa on the 20th THOMAS McCotty,, Esq., who represented Phil adelphia county in the House and Senate for seve rat years, died last week at his residence in South- 117 - The Union announces, that although the bill to create the new territory of Minesota was so altered as to confer the appointing power on Mr. YOLK, yet he refrained from making any nomina tions to the Senate. REssomAut.r. Excess.—The theatmcgoers in N. Orleans having expressed much dissatisfaction at the non-apperance of Mr. Booth, in Richard, his physician, "in justice to Mr. B." informs the public that he was prevented from appearing by an attack of cholera! trr Capt. Licou HECK, of Cumberland county is recommended as the next Democratic candidate for Canal CommisSioner. MARRIAGES. On the Bth inst., by the Rev. J. C. Baker, Joseph Evereole to Mary Hilcher, both of West Donegal. DEATHS. On the 26th ult., after a lingering illness, Robert L. M , Allister, of Lower Chanceford, York county. On the sth inst., in this city, Amos, son of John Kuhns, aged 3 years and 3 months. On the 6th inst., in this city, John Chambers, aged 33 years, 6 months and 8 days. At Pittsburg, on the Ist instant, Margaret, wife of Dr. Josiah Ankrim, formerly or Chester county, Pa., in the 66th year of her age . . [Baltimore Argus please copy.] For the Million. MACAULEY'S England—neW and cheap mil ,tionat 25 cents a volume. This history of England, volume 1, printed verbatim et literatim from the London edition, including the notes, and an elegantly engraved portrait of the author—price 25 cents. ' Volume 2 will be published at the same price next week. The other volumes will be issued uni form with this as soon after their publication in London as possible. It is believed that this is the highest attainment in the art of producing cheap books, of which the world has furbished an example. Baptist Noel's Great Work. Union of Church & State, by Rev. Baptist Noel. 1 vol 12mo. No religious work of this century has produced such a powerful impression in Great Britain as this production; nine thousand copies having already been sold within the brief interval of its publication. All new Books received as soon as published_and for sale at low prices. J. GISH & BROTHER'S Cheap Book Store, North Queen Street, Lancaster. march 13 21-7" Harnley Patent Corn Plough. NO'T'ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the sub scriber has bought the Patent Right of Harn ley's Corn Plough, for the following townships, viz: Lancaster, Strasburg, Conestoga, Martic, and East and West Lampeter; and he will keep constantly on hand a stock of said Ploughs. Persons wishing to purchase the same for use in the aforementioned townships, will please call either on the subscriber, or leave their orders at Geo. M. Steinman's Hard ware Store, where the articles can also be had on the same terms as at my shop. Shop Rights, for manufacturing the Ploughs can be had by making application either to the subscri ber, or to George M. Steinman, and by paying one dollar in advance for each plough intended to be made. A liberal discount will .be made to persons pur chasing by the quantity to sell agan, by making early application to the subscriber. Any infringe ment upon the rights of tbe snbscriber in the above patent, will be punished with the utmost' penalty of the law. JOHN CHOCK, Conestriga Centre, Lancaster county, Pa. March 18, P 49 An laxtentive Sale of Valuable Machines'', Tools, PatternS, '-•• • • Wiltbi sold. titpublic sale, on FRIDAY, the tli'Of MARCH INST., commencing at 10 o'clock;: at r .S , the- Foundry and Machine Shop, in WeseVhesirtit Street; Lancaster city, Pa., one STA- T/04;tY Eiterne - and gonna, of six-horse power, onejnige.Boring Mill,,one small do., Slide Lathe, three back. +geared Lathes, 2 small Lathes, IXon ,Shear,, one small. Lathe for Clock-makers' use, au upright drill Press, 2 large Slide Rests, Bolt Cutting Machine, a Rotary - Engine, Shafting; Hangers, Pul lies and Belting, hand turning tools, Reemers, - Drills, Rose-bitts,. Hammers, Mandrills, Stocks, Taps and Dies, one set rolls for bending boiler platen,-Punching Machine, Screw Press for draw ing on. Car Wheels, - with a great variety of Tools in general use in the finishing department; Smiths' Bellows, Anvils,Vices, Sledges, Tongs, Swedgea, &c., Foundry arsOrmall and large Ladles, iron and wood Flasks, car wheel Copes and Chills, Fan, Coal Mill, with a great variety of very valuable PATTERNS, Consisting pf Stationary Engines, from four to one hundred anit,. fifty horse-power, a large assortment of Bevil and Spur Gearing, Roll ing Mill Patterns, slide and back geared Lathes of different sizes; planing mill Pattern, pulley Pat terns from 4 to 36 inches diameter; Car Wheels, saw and grist mill Gearing, Water \Vheels. Terms of sale—under one hundred dollars, Cash —above that surn,,three months credit, with ap proved security. WILLIAM RUSSELL, JOHN EHLER. March 13, M 9 To Dealers ln•Coal. WANTED 1800 tons of Baltimore Company Coal, , or other coal of equal quality, at the Conestoga Steam Mills, Lancaster Pa., 100 tons to be delivered on or before the first day of May, 100 tons on or before the 15th day of May, 100 tons on or before the Ist day of June. 200 tons 'on or be fore the 15th day of June, the remainder during the months of July, August and September 1849, to be delivered in the'yard of the mill, free of dirt, and to be weighed in the scales of the Company. Also for 500 tons of pea coal, to be delivered between the first days of June and,August, of same quality as the 1800 tons, free of slate and dirt. Sealed propo sals will be received until the 10th clay of April, at the office of the Conestoga Steam Mills. D. LONGENECKER. td-7 march 13 Natural Astrology. MR. A. H. HUSE would respectfully inform the citizens of Lancaster and vicinity, that be will remain for a short time in their midst, and that he can be found at Ho . pple's Hotel, at the .Railroad Depot, from S o'clock A. M. until 9 P. M., where he may be questioned on the PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. lie will answer all questions .concerning Business, Marriages, Journeys, Voyages, and all'other con cerns of life. PRlCE.—Gentlemen 50 cents: Ladies '25 cents march 13, • '3t-7 Estate of Anna Groff. In the Court of Common Pleas for the Co. of Lanc'r. H T E r ll . E: te A e S ii o D f a vi A cf Groff d a p a o m n u e t ! h e H unbi ninth day, March, 1899, file in the office of the Pro thonotary of the said Court, their account of the said Estate: Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the said Estate, that the said Court have.appoint ed the 16th day of April, 1849, for confirmation thereof, unless exceptions be filed. ATTEST: HENRY STOEK, Proth'y. Prothonotary's Office, 1 Lanc'r,March 13, 1849. 5 . 4t-7 An Ordinance AUT HORIS IN G Philip Spindler to erect a slaughter-house on the rear of hie lot on the West side of South Queer street, south of Cherry street, in the city of Lancaster: . • • Be it ordained and enacted by the citizens of Lan caster, in Select and Common Council assembled That-Philip Spindler be and he is hereby authorised - and permitted to erect, or cause to be erected, a slaughter-honse in the rear of his lot situated on the west side of South Queen Street, south of Cherry street, in said city, under and subject to the regu lations and restrietions of the ordinance entitled "an ordinance respecting distilleries, slaughter house's, hog-pens and tanneries, passed the I Ith day of August, A. D. 1832 Provided, nevertheless that this ordinance shall not take effect and be in force until at least three property holders adjoining on each side of the lot, on which such slaughter-house is proposed to be erected, shall first give their assent to the Presidents of Councils in writing, and Provided further, that the said Philip Spindler shall pay into the City Treasury the sum of ten dollars, to defray the ex penses of publishing and recording the ordinance. Ordained and enacted into a law at the city of Lancaster, the 6th day of March, A. D. 1849. HENRY CARPENTER, Pres , t pro tem S. C. Attest: LssrEs BLACK, Clerk of S. C. • WM. MATHIOT, Pres't C. C. F. W. BEATES, Clerk C. C. pro tem. march 13 - WHITE SWAN HOTEL. riIHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends I_ and the public in general, that he has taken the White Swan Hotel and Stage Office, No. 108, Race Street, formerly kept by J. Peters & Son. The House being large and convenient, and in the business part of the City, he hopes, by strict atten tion to business j that his friends will give him a call. He pledgE himself, that nothing shall be wanting on his part to make his friends at home. Terms—sl per day. _ GEORGE RAHN ' Formerlylof Schuylkill County. PIIILA., March 13, '49 6m-7 Change In the Election Law. AN N ACT relative to voting at elections in the counties ofAdams, Dauphin, York, Lancaster, Franklin, Cumberland, Bridford, Centre, Green and Erie. SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Penn sylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That it shall be lawful for the qualified voters of the county of Adams, Bedford, Dauphin, York, Lancaster, Frank lin, Cumberland, Bradford, Centre, Green and Erie, froth and after the passage of this act, to vote for all candidates for the various offices to be filled at any election on one slip or ticket. PROVIDED, The office for which every candidate •is voted for shall be designated as required by the existing laws of this Commonwealth. Sac. 2. That any fraud committed by any person voting in the manner above prescribed, shall be punished as similar frauds are directed to be pun ished by the existing laws of the Commonwealth. The above is published by order of the Commis sioners of Lancaster county. P. G. - I:BERMAN, Clerk. 3t-7 March 13,'49 Bank Stock and City 5 per cent. Loan for Sale. () N MONDAY, the 9th of APRIL NEXT, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the un S ersigned will sell by public vendee, at the public house of Lewis Sprecher, in East King Street , Lancaster. 41 Shares of Stock of the Farmers' Bank of Lan caster. 29 Shares of Stock of the Lancaster Bank. $165 of Lancaster City 5 per cent. Loan, redeem able in 1866. Terms Cash on the 15th of April, when the stock will be transferred. WM. HEITSHU, KINZER D. BENDER, Executors of the Will of Catharine Burckher, dec March 13, NI9 • to-7 Strays. GAME to the premises of the sebscriber in Wu more township, Lancaster county, in May last, One Yellow Heifer, with white face : horns pointing together, three years old ;—One Small Steer, yellow with white face and line back. The above Cattle were for a long time supposed to belong to the owners of some other cattle that were left with me to pasture—consequently they were not entered in the Township Books agreeably to the Act of As sembly for such cases made and providedibut the cattle are still in my possession, and the owner is requested to come, prove property, pay sharges, and take them away, otherwise they will be dis posed of according to law. JAS. D. MALONE. 4t-7 March 13, ,49 Orphan Asylum of 14mcaster. THE Trustees of this Institution expect that in the course of a few weeks, it will be prepared to receive a limited number of Orphans. Information of any Orphans in Lancaster county, who are between four and seven years of age, who are females, and who have lost both parents—ac companied with p iculars relative to their health, disposition, and sent situation—will be thank fully received by Trustees. Address Rev.. S. BOWMAN, Dr. JOHN L. ATLEE, or A. L. HAYES. . march 13 Manor Turnpike Road Company. NOTICE.—An adjourned meeting of the Stock holders of the Manor Turnpike Road Com pany, will be held at the public house of Peter Reed, in the 'city of Lancaster, on Thursday, the 12th day of April next, at 2 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of taking into consideration, the propriety of extending the Turnpike from Millersville to the, "Lake Mill." A general attendance is req nested. DANIEL HARMAN, President A Attest GEO. FORD, Secretary. March i3,•,49 _ . . _ OlifililNG GOODS.--Bombannei, Mbiousselblape Lakes, Prints, &c., at very; low prices by QtRIAL 1 2 / 4 224T; 'Rib 27 •
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