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T" advantages of this - machine are fully estab -.fished by use and experiment, and are: Ist, A saving of from two to three pecks of seed per acre. 2d, An equal distribution of any given quantity of seed covered at an uniform depth. 3d, A saving of labor, as this machine can be made to complete from 8 to 18 acres per day. 4th, The grain is not so liable to be thrown out by frost. sth, It. stands stronger and firmer, grows more rapidly, is not so liable to be injured by the rust, and overcomes and outgrows the action of the fly. 6th, Where these machines have been used, the saving of seed and increase of product amounted to from 10 to 25 per cent. The great characteristics of this machine, over ' all others of the kind, are its simplicity, durability, and economy, and the facility and certainty with which it can be set or altered, by a regulated index and'gauge, to drill or plant any given quantity of per acre at any required depth. This machine is made with moveable teeth at present, to suit the unevenness of the ground. It will answer alike fir rough and smooth land. Manufactured by the Patentee at Concord, Lan caster county. Address to Paradise Post Office. H. W: SMITH, Patentee. AGENTS—Wni. Klnx.v.vratex, Lancaster City. A. K. & A. L. WITIIIER, Paradise. Ir 7 Revolving Horse-Rakes for sale at the above places, and at - J;RUMPE & Co.'s Hardware Store,. Columbia. April 10, '49 Nothing APPEARS at first sigltt sok insurmountable a bar rier to the intercourse of nations as the ocean —but Science has converted it into the most ex peditious means by which they may supply their mutual wants. Nothing is so violent as steam, or so destructive as fire—yet art has made them sub servient to the necessities, the comforts, and even the elegancies of life. What so hard, so cold, and so insensible as Marble? yet the Sculptor can warm it into life and bid it express the tenderest emotions. How variable is color 7 how swill is light? and how empty is shade 7—but the pencil of a Raphael can give these fleeting things both a body and a soul, and can confer upon them an imperish able vigor,—a beauty that increases with age, and which must continue to captivate generations. How is it that Erben, at the Sign of the Striped Coat can have his Clothing made and trimmed so much better than the other Lancaster tailors and yet sell far cheaper than the rest of the trade! His clothing never rips, it is made of good material, and the fit of his garments can't be excelled, and the price this Spring is almost nothing. How can lie afford to sell so low, how does he do it? These are questions often asked, and no doubt it seems wonderful, especially to the high price tailors,— but, impossible as it may appear, he has neverthe less succeeded in producing good Clothing cheaper than ever before known in Lancaster, in fact quite a revolution in prices; and so it should be. The public good demands still farther retorm. No more dull plodding in the beaten track. This is an age of progress. Innovation is the order of the day, and the subscriber believing that the Art of Clothing the human form was yet in its infancy and susceptible of great improvement, has devoted his entire energies to its perfection with a view to the reduction of prices, so as to bring a fine suit of Clothes within the reach of all, and can confident ly recommend the " SIGN OF THE STRIPED COAT" as the cheapest Clothing Store in the World. REUBEN United States Clothing Store, No. 35 North Quee Street, Lancaster, Penn'a Don't forget the place April' 10, '49 Coach and Carriage MANUFACTORY. MHE subscribers, formerly in the - `employ of G. 131 Mowery, would it.„-imaj r. - respectfully inform their friends and %e lm , ' the public generally, that they have taken the old and well-known ataxia, corner of Duke and Orange streets, where they are prepared to manufacture every thing in their line, consisting of COACHES CHARIOTEES, ROCKAWAY, BUGGY and YORK WAGONGS, SULKEYS, PEDLAR WAGONS, SQUARE BODY WAGONS, 4-c. - 1 Of the latest and most improved patterns, which in point of Style, neatness, and durability, cannot be surpassed by any other establishment in this section of the country. Particular attention will be paid to all kinds of repairing, and work executed at the shortest notice and on the most accomodating terms. Orders for any description of Vehicle, will be thankfiilly received and- personally attended to. All work warranted to be of the ,best materialk and workmahship. There are no apprentices employed at this establishment. Call and see before purcha sing elsewhere. By moderate charges and strict attention to bus iness, they hope to receive a reasonable share of patronage. GEORGE DECKER, DANIEL A. ALTICK. 3m-11. • Confectionary and Millinery MRS. H. KEFFER respectfully informs the public that she will continue the Confection ary and Fruit business at the old and well-known stand of her deceased husband, Benj. F. Keffer, - No. 6 East King Street, Aere she will constantly keep on hand large assortment of CANDIES, CAKES, FRUIT, , , . .. , of the best and most approved kinds. She hopes that the patronage so liberally bestowed upon her late husband will be extended towards her. CANDIES Wholesale 121. cts; Retail 20 cts. MRS. H. REFFER still continues the Millinery business in all its branches, and has just - returned from Philadelphia with a large and beautiful sssortment of Silk Casing Bonnets, of newest patterns, and a general assortment of Straw Bonnets, Flowers, Ribbons, &c., which she offers ..for sale upon the most liberal terms. Bonnets whitened as heretofore in tat best manneeund upon liberal terms. ta.ril 24-tf-13 CHARLES M. EBBEN & BRO. Have this day opened at their NEW STORE, En the National House Building, North Queen St. AN ENTIRE New and choice stock of the mos desirable kinds, styles and qualities of DRY GOODS Ever belore offered in this city. Their stock em braces . a full and most elegant assortment of ever thing in the Fancy and Staple Dry Goods Line, And will be sold at remailcable low rates. Their long acquaintance with the business in this city warrants them in saying that they-will be able to sell the right kind of goods and at the RIGHT ,PRICES! They will be constantly receiving every new style .of goods as they appear in the market ; and it will he their earnest endeavor to satisfy all, those who May favor them with a , call. CHAS. M. ERBEN & BRO. tf-6 DENTISTRY. -I - 7n R. JOHN M'CALLA, Graduate of the Balti -I_, more College of Dental Surgery, begs leave to inform the citizens of Lancaster and the public generally, that he will continue to practise his pro fession, at the old stand, directly over Messrs. Sprecher & Rohrer's Hardware Store, sth door .'from the Court House, East King Street. He deems it sufficient to say that he practises the whole of the Dental Art, and is constantly prepared to.supply artificial teeth under every variety of cir cumstances, and upon any known approved princi ple, from a single tooth to an entire set. February 6, '49 1 -2 Agents Wanted. THE Lancaster County Bible Society wishes to engage an agent for the purposes of selling and distributing Bibles and Testaments in the county. One who can speak the English and German Lan guages will be preferred and a good salary given for his services. Call on J. W. HUBLEY, Treasurer and Librarian of Lancaster County Bible • Society, 3d door above the Post Office. February 20, '49 4 Removal. T E. HIESTER, Attorney at Law, Has removed to the Office hitherto occupied by. Judge Champneys, a few doors west of the Lan casApter County 3 Bank, in East King Street. ril , P 49 Seitz's Safety Bridle Bit 'THIS is a safety Bridle Bit invented and secured I_ by Mr. Henry Seitz, of Marietta, Pa. This Bit is expected to supersede eventually all others, either for riding or driving, combining, as it does, the common snaffle, so arranged , with the pulley, as to give any person perfect power over the most vicious or frightened horse. D. obviates the objec tions made to the severe bits now in use, which from their painful action, often make a spirited horse rear, kick and try to run away. This bit is pleasant in its action on the mouth ; causing no pain whatever, and has the r.quisite power when wanted —no horse having been found able to resist it. The operation is as follows: The rein is hooked firmly to the saddle at A, passing thrOugh the loop C, into the bit over the roller at B, and securing it fast to the ring D, which prevents it from drawing back and forms the check rein now in use, an 4 to which the driving reins are buckled and pass back to the driver. For horseback, the loops and rings are dispensed with, the rein being continuous, form ing two reins, one of which is thrown over the saddle horn or strapped to the pummel, and the other to the rider's hand—both reins can pass thro' the rings of a martingale. For ladies it is particu larly recommended on account of its safety and power, as a horse is by no means able to throw his head sufficiently low to kick. For double harness the reins should pass from the Ist horse over to the bit of the 2nd, through the bit and back to the the saddle piece at G, of the Ist horse—platting the reins they cross each other between the horses.' Horses have been successfully driven with this bit, that were set aside as beyond management as harness horses with ordinary severe bits, from the habit or invariable practice of running away in spite of the utmost endeavors of their driver—now they are good and serviceable horses. _ . The Bits are manufactured only by HALDEMAN & SEITZ, of Marietta, Pa., who will attend to all orders concerning the sale of the same. The patent right of this invention has been secured, and it is coming fast into use. The undersigned is the Agent for Lancaster county, of the above Bit, and feels warranted in recommending it as a valuable invention. He would refer to the following persons, who have it in use: John Ferry, Manor; Henry Spiehlman, Jr., Stras burg; Jacob Stahl, Dr. J. Cushman, Marietta. There is no necessity to multiply references, as the Bit recommends itself, upon inspection. For sale, wholesale and retail, at manufacturers' prices. GEO. M. STEINMAN, Lancaster. April 24, 49 *6m-13 Sprecher & - Rohrer's Cheap Hard- Ware Store. HARDWARE, Glass, Paints, Oils, and Varnishes at that long established stand,. East King st , Lancaster, formerly occupied by Howett & Krieder, a few doors east of the Court House, next door to the Drug Store of James Smith, and opposite Geo. Messenkows Hotel, which they have recently taken and where they will carry on the business. They most respectfully beg leave to invite the attention of their friends and acquaintances to their stock of Hardware, which they have just opened and will sell at the most reasonable prices, includ ing every variety of Iron and Steel, Latches, Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Screws, and all kinds of building materials, every description of Files, Blacksmith's Bellows, Saddlery, best warranted Edge Tools, Planes, and Veneers. Also a complete assortment of CEDAR WARE, such as tubs, buckets, butter churns, together with every article in their line. They will keep constantly on hand every variety of Coal and Wood Stoves; also a highly approved COOKING STOVE: The attention of young beginners is particularly called to their full and corulete assortment of household utensils. Determined to spare no pains to accommodate purchasers, and by steady adherence to business, they expect to merit a continuance of the liberal patronage thus far bestowed upon them.. GEORGE D. SPRECHER, • REUBEN S. ROHRER. Old Metal and Flaxseed taken in exchar:ze for goods. jan n-50 Clieap Clothing Store: Sign of the BIG PANTS, North Queen St., nearly opposite Michael's Hotel. GP.O. SPURRIER, thankful to his friends and the public for past favors, would inform them, that he has a very large stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING of his own manufacture, which he can warrant to be well-made and of good material. His stock of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, and VESTINGS is large and selected with care, which he will make up to order for those who prefer leaving their measure. He has also a very large assortment of FINE SHIRTS, SHAMS and COLLARS, and a beautiful assortment of Fancy Silk Cravats, all of which he will sell at the lowest prices. Remember his Clothing is of his own manufacture, and being a practical Tailor, he can warrant them well-made. Don't mistake the place.' Look out for the BIG PANTS, then you are right. GEO. SPURRIER, Tailor. April 24, 1842. 3m-13 Conestoga Foundry. STOVES! STOVES!! STOVES!!! 2000 STOVES on hand, comprising the best assortment ever kept in Pennsylvania. The following list includes a part of the most pop ular kind:— ' Hathaway's Improved Cook Stoves. imur Buck's Superior Cook do. The very celebrated "Victory"do. The "Paragon' , Cook do. Also, a new Cooking Stove, called the "Farmer." Application has been made by the proprietor for Letters Patent for this stove, which he has desig nated "THE FARMER," in view of its complete adaption to the wants and uses of this class of the community. It has been constructed with great care, upon the most scientific and approved princi ples, and bids fair to become the most celebrated Cooking Stove in the country. In addition to the above, the subscriber has an assortment of other COOKING STOVES adapted to the use of coal or wood, such as the "Complete Cook," the ' , Parlour Cook," &c., &c., with all sizes of NINE PLATE WOOD STOVES, and a large variety of COAL STOVES for parlours, dining rooms and offices. 0:!7 - The proprietor of the Conestoga Foundry has purchased the right for manufacturing and selling the Hathaway and Buck's Patent Cook Stove fur Lancaster county. The castings at this foundry are made of the best No. 1 Codorus and Conowingo Iron, long celebra ted for strength. irrAll kinds of CASTINGS made to order. 10 - Stoves will be sold and orders for castings received either at the Foundry or at the store of the subscriber in East King Street, a few doors from the Court House in the city of Lancaster. June, 13, , 48-20-tf.] C. KIEFFER. Superior Packed Teas. pi; j q HOSTETTER &BEATES have just re , I ,t)..Anceived a supply of Jenkins and Company's 4:: , Z41 SUPERIOR PACKED TEAS, ancriVill hereafter keep them constantly on hand. They are neatly and securely packed with metallic and paper envelope, in I, and 1 lb. packs, with their printed card on each—showing the kind of Tea, price, name of the Concern and depot in Philadelphia. The prices range for GREENS—Gunpowder 75, $1 00, $1 25, $1 50. Imperial 50, IS, $1 00, $1 25, $1 50. Hyson 50, 75, -$1 00, $1 25. Young Hyson 50, 75, SIOO, $1 50. BLACKS-371, 50. Fine and Extra Fine 75 cts., Sl 00, $1 25, and $l5O. These Teas are highly approved in every com munity where they are used—and such a result is to be expected every where, from the fact of the advantages possessed by - this Tea Company. May 1, 1849. 3m-14 Estate of John Laird, dec'd. LETTERS testementary having been granted to the undersigned on the estate of his father, J. Laird, late of Martic township, deceased, all per sons having claims, or knowing themselves to be indebted, are requested to make immediate settle ment with DAVID LAIRD, april 17-6t-12] Executor. CITY OF LANCASTER, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 22, 1849. A LARGE AND SPLENDID STOCK OF 42$ I. ,:,•: • •••••....7:::. • • 5 - DRY GOODS gazami=emi FOR THE SPRING. AND SUMMER TRADE, Now Opening at the. Bee Hive, North Queen St. PHIS Stock of Splendid Goods is the largest .11. ever opened in this City, and is well deserving a careful examination—as opportunities are now made that in all probabiltiy may not be again for ages. LADIES DRESS GOODS.—Silks.-22 inch rich p'd Chameleon Posit de Soies. Extra wide splendid quality GlaCe Posit de-Soies; the richest goods imported. • 21 to 40 inch High Lustre Blk Gros de Rhines— lower than ever offered. A large variety of Styles of Derss Snits from 371 cents upwards. Printed Bereges and Brilliant ines.—Rich Printed Bereges, from 121 to 75 cts. Emb'd Mode Berege. liege. Changeable Jaspe Berege. Mosaic Jaspe Berege. Metallique Berege. Rich emb'd Jaconet and Swiss—white -grounds, cold, fig , cl. Mode Toil Perlee, a new article. Lawns —RealFrench 4-4 Lawns, only 121 cis. Gros, Odier & Co. Lawns. Hartman's Printed Jaconet, &c. Ladies Dress Goods.—The largest and most de sirable variety in this city, every opportunity is here given to suit the most fastidious. White Goods for Ladies Dresses.—Swiss, Jaconet, M ull, Cambric, Book and flansoock Muslins—plain, fig'd and embroidered. French Linen Cambric Hdkfs.—Corded Border French Linen - Cambric Hdkfs, with a general as sortment of other styles. JUST OPENED.-1' Case Plain Bereges—green, pink and blue. Plain Linen Lustres—Chameleon, Plain and Fig'd. 4-4 French Ginghams only 121 cts. Bajous First Quality Kid Gloves—summer shades. Ribbons, Ribbons, Ribbons.—A large invoice of New Styles Bonnets and Cap Ribbons. Rich new styles Embth Ribbons for the Neck. New styles Waist Ribbons, a beautiful assortment. GENTLEMEN'S DRESS GOODS—eveiy branch complete, and every facility to give the greatest bargains of the day. New Style Cassirrieres, Vestings, Pocket Hdkfs., and Cravats, sonic of the richest designs. A large lot new styles Parasols; French styles —this branch is very complete. Blk and White Lace Capes—beautiful styles. Splendid Blk Silk Laces—wide for trimniing,'&c. Fringe and Gimp. Calicoes for only 6; cts. that has never been equalled. Heavy 7-4 Table Diaper only 121 cts. Veils—new styles. Paris Demi Veils. The best fabrics of Ble'd and Unbl'il:Muslins— very cheap. Tickings, Tickings,—great bargains. Checks, a good article only 61 cts. A complete assortment of Mourning Dress Goods: Bereges, Ginghams, Mazatlans, Lawns, &c., all very desirable. Irish Linens—lrish Linens, the choicest fabrics. Table Linens, Table Cloths, &c., &c. Persons purchasing their goods may rest satisfied of their being perfect, as they are all warranted. NEW GOODS are received almost daily at this establishment, and nothing left undone to render a visit a pleasant, as well as a profitable one. CHAS. E. WENTZ & BRO., Bee Hive, North Queen Street. April 17, '49 CHARLES B. WILLIAMS respectfully informs the citizens of Lancaster, and strangers who may tarry here until their beards grow, that he has opened a Shaving. and Hair Cutting Saloon, in North Queen Street, opposite Kauffman's Tavern, where he intends prosecuting the Tonsorial Busi ness, in its varied branches. He will shave you as clean as a City Broker, and cut your hair to suit theigait of your head and the cut of your Phiz. Th the whole object and desire is, to improve the appearance of the human race. From long experience he flatters himself that he can go thro' all the ramifications of the Tonsorial Department with such an infinite degree of skill, as to meet the entire approbation of those who submit their Chins to the keen ordeal of his Razor. January 16 tf-51 Dentistry ImproVed HAVING secured the Patent Right to use Gil berts " Central Cai'ity Plate," last summer, we take this Opportunity of informing the public that after thoroughly testing this important inven tion we pronciunce it one of the greatest improve ments in our profession. By means of which we are enabled to insert partial or entire upper sets of teeth without the use or clasps or springs, better than by any other mode herrtofore in use. Obturators or artificial plates inserted in the most comfortable manner. Persons having difficult cases which may have baffled the skill of Dentists arc invited to give us a call at No. 361 East King Street, Lancaster. ELY PARRY, M. D., CHARLES H. BRESSLER, M. D. Nov. 14, 1849. tf-42. Heyl's Embrocation for Horses. THIS most valuable Embrocation „,..„. 1 11‘.4 I will cure Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, ,•-•:, Galls, Swellings and all other com- I plaints, which require an external ......,...'-- 1 remedy. It gives immediate relief in ' the Scratches and the disease incident - ----7- - - - - '-l'v to horses of white feet and noses, produced by St. John's Wort. It is also highly useful in relaxing stiffness of the tendons and joints, and produces beneficial effects in cracked heels brought on by high feeding, splints and sprains. This Embroca tion is highly recommended to Farmers, Farriers, Keepers of Livery Stables, and private gentlemen owning horses, and should be constantly kept in the stable. The genuine article is prepared only by W. A RSHALL, No. 302 Race Street, below 9th, south side, Philadelphia, and for sale by GISH & BROTHER, Lancaster. Jan 2, , .49 ly-49 LANCATER CITY IRON WORKS. JAMES WHITEHILL, Iron Founder and Mand facturer of Steam Engines, Boilers, Rolling and all other kinds of MILL GEARING, Shafting, Cot ton Machinery, Planeing Machines, double and single geared Slide and Hand Lathes, upright and horizontal Boring Mills, all of which I guarantee to build on the most improved plans and finish in the best style of workmanship. N. B. Drawings, plans, specifications and estima tes of mills and machinery made at the shortest notice. Oct ,10, 1845 --- Ornamental Marble Works. EAST King street, next door to John N. Lane's store. Charles M. Howell, Marble Mason, respectfully informs the citizens of Lancaster and the public in general, that he carries on the MAR BLE BUSINESS, in all its various branches, and invites all to call on him, as he is satisfied that he can sell cheaper than any other establishment in the city or state. He invites the public to call and examine his stock of finished Mantels, Monuments, Tombs, Grave Stones ' and also his collection of designs for Monuments, Tombs, &c., before purchasing else where. jan 16 DR. J. WAYLAN would respectfully inform the citizens of Lancaster, and others, that he has moved his Office, and now occupies Rooms oppo site Scholfield's Hotel, North Queen Street,—and as numbers in this city and elsewhere, can testify to his skill and faithfulness in the various operations of Dental Surgery, it is only necessary here to say, that he will spare no efforts to render entire•satis faction as heretofore. For the information of those who are yet stran gers to his manner of operating, he would take this occasion to remark, that the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery awarded to him the FIRST PRE MIUM, a Mounted Rosewood Box of Dental Instru ments, as a testimonial of his superior skill in the various operations .pertaining to the profession of Dentistry. February 6, '49 11-2 Sign Painting. JOHN L. REFFER has commenced the above business, in A. N. Brentieman , s Building, Cen tre Square, Lancaster, and will do the best he can, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to satisfy all who may be pleased to favor him with their custom. - (May 184.8.-16. TOB PRINTING neatly and expeditiously exe; tJ elated at this , office. • THAT COUNTRY IS THE MOST PROSPEROUS, WHERE LABOR COMMANDS THE GREATEST REWARD.,3-BUCELAICAN Removal. NEB , B.dRBER Sl'.d.ND DENTISTRY. BRUMES 2 BRUSHES 2 TACOTROTHARMEL, thankful for past favors, J takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Lancaster, that he still continues his BRUSH STORE, at the same stand, East King Street, in the city o Lancaster, between Sprecher's and Swope's Hotels, and immediately opposite Demuth's Snuff Manufac tory, where he contemplates keeping a general as sortment of BRUSHES, suitable for this market, all of which are manufactured by himself, or under his immediate inspection, such as clothes brushes, hat, hair, tooth, hand, flesh, shaving, sweeping, white-washing, scrubing, dusting, window, shoe maker's, watchmaker's, varnish, paint, graining, horse brushes, and all other kinds that are mann . - factured by the trade, to which the attention of the public is respectfully directed to call and look at. No charge made for looking. All orders from country merchants and shop keepers attended to with promptness, wholesale and retail. COMBS of every description and at moderate prices, constantly kept on hand. Also, a good supply of first-rate BR OOMS. irlf The highest prices paid for country bristles March 6, , 49 3m-6 " Time is Money" and "Economy Is Wealth." MT - lEREFORE, the Farmers ought to look to their interests by examining the merits and improvements in MONTGOMERY'S VERY JUSTLY CELEBRATED FANNING MILLS. The undersigned continue to manufacture at their Shop, in Chesnut Street, a few doors West of the Museum, and near Whitehill's Foundry, in the city of Lancaster, Fanning Mills greatly superior to any ever before offered to the public, embracing ail THEIR very latest improvements, among which are the Double. Screen and the better application of the wind, so as to produce the most desirable effect in cleaning grain of all kinds. Experience of many years, great practical knowledge, and strict personal application, enables us to say our Fans are superior in every particular to any here tofore in use. Our attention is especially turned to fitting up, and all work undergoes ourcareful personal inspec tion before leaving our shop. In addition to our important improvements, our fans are celebrated for their ease in working, and the great expedition with which they clean all kinds of grain, besides their superior finish warrant us in saying they surpass all other mills manufactured, and we confidently warrant them to give entire sat isfaction upon trial. "CORN PLOUGH." We also call the especial attention of farmers, to KROUSER'S Patent Pennsylvania fuggy CORN Pcoucir, which are admitted to surpass all now in use. Farmers wishing a first rate article of this kind, will do well to call and examine this, before pur s chasing elsewhere. Dnn't forget the place, a few doors West of the Museum, where the undersigned will be pleased to wait on their friends and the public generally. All Machines manufactured froni the best material, AND WARRANTED." J. AI ONTGOMERY & BROTHER, West Chesnut Street, Lancaster, Bookbindery. THE undersigned hereby returns his sincere thanks to his respected pa- •:,e, trons, and the public in general, for the liberal encouragement in his business, - "'V= BOOK-BINDING; and makes known, at the same time, that he still continues at his old AND WELL KNOWN STAND, in North Prince Street Lancas ter, Pa., to carry on his business, in all its various branches. His work, in regard to beauty, durabil ity and cheapness, cannot be exceeded by any other in the State. At the same time, he deems it not superfluous here to remark, that he likewise continues the bus iness of writing POWERS OF ATTORNEY, LET TERS, DEATH CERTIFICATES, RENUNCIA TION DEEDS, &c., for his German countrymen, as desired ; and will also send moneys for them to any place l in Germany, with perfect safety. PHILIP C. RANNINGER. July 4, 1848. ly-23. REMOVAL—T. C. WILEY, Fashionable Boot and Ladies Shoe Establishment. THE undersigned begs leaOe to return thanks to the public for the encourage-Fit ment heretofore extended to him, and to ac quaint his former patrons and friends and the„pub lie generally, that he has removed his fashionable boot and shoe store from North Queen to East King street, dirictly opposite Mrs. Messenkop's Hotel, and one door east of James Smith's Apothecary, where he is prepared to do all work in his line It business with neatness and despatch. He has on hand a general assortment of French .& Morocco Skins for Boots, to which branch of his business he devotes particu lar attention, and guarantees his Boots to be made in the neatest and most fashionable manner. He has also just received from the city an assortment of lasts of the most fashionable styles for Ladies Shoes. He also keeps constantly on hand an as sortment of Ladies' and Misses' Shoes of his own manufacture, which he is confident will give gen eral satisfaction, as they are made in the neatest and most fashionable manner. April 25, 1848 E. M. HAMBRIGtIT, MERCHANT TAILOR, HAS removed his establishment from his old stand to one door below COOPERS, directly opposite the Lamb Tavern; where he keeps con stantly on hand Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c., which he is prepared to make up for customers, after the newest and most approved fashions. He is thankful for.past favors, and will be grateful for a continuance of public patronage april 24 - -------- Dr. A. G. Hulls' Trusses. Double and Single Inguinal and Rotary Wedge TRUSSES. Also Hulls' Utero Abdominal Supporter. THE attention of Physicians and the afflicted is called to these celebrated instruments, of which a large assortment has just been- received by the undersigned agent, which will be sold at consider ably reduced prices. J. F. LONG, Druggist, No. 8 North Queen st. tf-5 Geo. W. Hunter, ATTORNEY AT LAB' OFFICE—North Queen Street, first door to the right of John F. Long's Drug Store. All kinds of Conveyancing, writing Wills, Deeds, Mortgages, Accounts, &c., will be attended to with correctness and despatch. • April 3, '49 1 -10 WASHINGTON BAKER, ATTORNEY AT LAW. OFFERS his professional services to the public, Office in Centre Square, next door to Thomas Baumgardner & Co.'s Store, Nov 21 T ANDIS .& BLACK, ' j ATTORNIES AT LAW: Office—Three doors below the Lancaster Bank, South Queen Street, Lancaster, Penn's.. in- All kinds of Scrivening, such as writing Wills, Deeds, Mortgages, Accounts, &c., will be attended to with correctness and despatch. ' January 16, 1849 51 • W. Whiteside, ATTORNEY AT LAW, NAS removed to the office formerly occupied IF - 1 by E. C. Reigart, Esq., in West King street, 3d house below Mr. Reed's Tavern April 10 JONAS D. BACHMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW: Office in Market Square, in the room lately occupied by G. W. M , Elroy, Esq april 24.,49 Dr. M. M. Moore, Dentist. STILL continues to perform a. operations on the TEETH upon terms to suit the times. Office North Queen street, opposite Kauffman's Hotel. April 19 In all things that hare beauty. there s nothing more comely to man than Liberty.^—illLTON. When the dance of the shadows, • At day-break is done, And the cheeks of the morning Are red with the sun, When he sinks in his glory, At 'eve, from the view, And calls up the planet, To blaze in the blue; There is beauty—but where is the beauty to see, More proud than the sight of a nation when free 7 When the beautiful head Of the bow is above - Like a collar of light, On the bosom of love - When the moon in her mildness Is floating on high, Like a banner of silver Hung out in the aky; There is beauty—but earth has no beauty to see, More proud than the front of a nation, when free In the depth of the darkness, Unvaried in hue, When the shadows are veiling The breast of the blue; When the voice of the tempest, At midnight is still, And the spirit 01 solitude Sobs on the hill ; There is beauty—but where is the beauty to see, Like the broad-beaming brow of a nation when free? In the breath of the morning, When nature>s awake, And calls up the chorus • To chaunt in the brake; In the voice of the echo, Unbound in the woods; In the warbling of streams, And the foaming of floods ; There is beauty—but where is the beauty to see, Like the thrice-hallowed sight of a nation when free! When the striving of surges, Is mad on the main, Like the charge of a column Of plumes on the plain ; When the thunder is up From his cloud-cradled sleep, And the tempest is treading The paths of the deep; There is beauty—but where is the beauty to see, Like the sun-brilliant brow of a nation when free? THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER THE POCKET BIBLE: Or. " His Loving Kindness Changes not." I was standing at the counter of a bookstore some years since, when a lady entered and enquired for Pocket Bibles. I knew her well. A few years before she had Married a respectable young mer chant, who, although possesmd but of little, if any, capital himself had been started in business by a gentlemen of wealth, with every prospect of suc cess. He was active, honest and enterprising; and, although he had married early after commencing business for himself—perhaps too early—the lady whom he had selected as his companion was wor thy of his choice. She had more ambition, some of her friends thought than comported with their circumstances; and though she tried to repress it, in consideration that her husband's income for the present was small it was apparent that her spirit was aspiring and that she was looking forward with some impatience to the time she should be the mistress of a fine house, with furniture ccrrres ponding. A friend of hers, who was married about the same time, had at once entered upon the enjoy ment of these objects of ambition, and had even a carriage at her command. Quite possibly, Matilda Grant cherished the secret hope that she might one day be able to visit that friend in a similar estab lishment of her .own. T. C. WILEY. tf-I3 The dispensations of God, however, not unfre quently intervene to thwart our plans and defeat our hopes of wordly good. He has higher views respecting us than we ourselves entertain—the ele vation of our souls, and those of our friends, to a crown of glory in his own blessed mansions—and a preparation therefore is necessary, which requires sorrow here in order to joy hereafter. Through much tribulation must we enter into the kingdom of God. For a few years Mr. Grant went on well in busi ness. His purchases were made with judgment, and his goods were credited to those who, he then thought, would be able to pay. But unfortunately, and unforseen, his principal creditor failed, and in a single day Charles Grant was a bankrupt. At the time of this sad reverse he was ill of a fever. It was difficult to conceal it from hint; but the news had a still more unhappy effect upon him than was anticipated; and from that hour he con tinued to decline, and in a few weeks was carried to his long home. It was a grievous blow to his wife, with whom her friends most sincerely sympa thized, and to whom they tendered for herself and two children--a son and daughter—all the kind assistance which their circumstances allowed. On an investigation of Mr. Grant's affairs his failure proved even worse than was feared; and al though the gentleman who had advanced the capi tal was quite liberal in the settlement of the con cern, the widow and her children had but a few hundred dollars, and for most of that she was chiefly indebted, it was thought, to the generosity of her husband's friends. This result, added to the loss of a fond and truly estimable man, made the shock still more than terrible. She felt the calamity keenly, and the more so, as she had no near relatives at hand to condole with her, and was ignorant of the divine consolations of religion. The Spirit of God came in to heal that troubled spirit, and to sanctify those trials to her soul. And at length she was enabled to bow in humble and quiet submission to the will of God, and betake herself to the support and edu cation of her lovely children, now her solace and delight. At the time I sac• her in the bookstore she was in pursuit of a Pocket Bible for her son named Charles, after his father. The purchase was soon made—it was a beautiful edition—not expensive but just such as a fond and religious mother would wish to present to a son whom she loved, and which she hoped would prove a lamp unto his feet. A furthir circumstance about this Bible I knew in after years; on presenting, it she turned the atten tion of the happy little fellow to a blank page in the beginning, on which, Ma beautiful wreath, she had inscribed her own name, and under it the words "To my Son," followed the appropriate and touch ing lines: " A parent's blessing on her eon Goss with this holy thing: t) oetrn. THE BEAUTY OF LIBERTY She may not, in the mazy dance, With jeweled maidens vie; She may not smile on courtly swain With soft, bewitching eye; She cannot boast a form and mien That lavish wealth has brought her; But ah! she has much fairer charms, The Farmer's peerless.daughter ! The rose and lily on her cheek Together love to dwell, Her laughing blue eyes wreath around The heart a witching spell ; Her smile is bright as morning's glow Upon the dewy plain, And listening to her voice, we dream The spring has come again. The timid fawn is not more wild, Nor yet more gay and free, The lily's cup is not more pure In all its purity. Of all the wild flowers in the wood, Or by the chrystal water, There's none more pure nor fair than she The Farmer's peerless daughter. Then tell me not of jeweled fair— The brighest jewel yet Is in the heart where virtue dwells And innocence is set! The glow of health upon her cheek, The grace no rule has taught her,— The fairest wreath that beauty twines, Is for the Farmer's daughter ! Miscellaneous. BY CHARLES A. GOODRICH The love that would retain the one Must to the other cling. Remember , tis no idle toy, . • A mother's gift—remember boy." And still a little below were printed in small beautiful capital words which' a mother's faith might well appropriate: HIS LOVING KINDNESS CHANGES NOT. At the age of seventeen, Charles Grant was a stout, strong, active youth. He was more than ordinarily ambitious, but his Ambition had not full scope, he was restless and I sometimes thought, un happy. Had his mother, at this critical era of his life, been able to find him some employment, suita ble to his active and ambitious genius, it would have been fortunate indeed; but she knew of none, and beside, she needed his aid—but what was more than all, she was alone, and felt that she could not dispense with his company. About this time, a young sailor by the name of Thornton, belonging to th neighborhood, arrived home from a voyage. Charles naturally fell in his way, and was deghted with the story of his ad ventures. He listened long and intently. His age and circumstances combined in his ambitious bosom the desire for similar exciting scenes. Without designing any special wrong, young Thornton at length proposed to Charles to accompany him on his next voyage, which he should commence in a few weeks. For a time he hesitated, or rather de clined; his mother and Alice would never consent, and to leave them by stealth was more than he felt willing to do. Thornton did not urge him, as it afterwards appeared, but Charles was himself strongly inclined to go, while the young sailor was quite willing to have a friend and companion so bright and enterprising as Charles Grant. In an evil hour, the latter decided to go, and to go with out the knowledge of his mother. On the night appointed for their departure Charles rose from his bed when all was still, and softly feeling his way to the door, opened it and escaped. It was a beautiful night; and as he pro ceeded round the corner of the house to get a small bundle of clothes which he had concealed the day before, his heart beat with unusual violence, and for a few moments a faintness came over him at the thought of leaving a mother and sister, the only objects on earth whom he had ever truly loved. He stopped for a moment, as if meditating a better reso lution, and then proceeded to the gate, which -he opened and went out. Here he a.ain paused— t urned—looked—l fingered—hesitated—and even put his hand again on the latchet, half resolved to creep once more to his little bed-room. But at that mo ment the low call of Thornton, at some distance, reached -his ear—he had lingered longer than he was aware, and now the moment had arrived when he must go, if at all—with a sort of desperation of feeling he hastened away, the tears trickling down his cheeks as he bade adieu to the humble cottage which contained all he loved on earth. His bundle was under his arm, and in that bundle I am glad to say was a mother's gift, the Pocket Bible.— Charles felt that he could not go without that, and perhaps he felt that the discovery that he had taken it, might serve somewhat to assuage a mother's sorrow. Before morning the young sailors were a long way towards the sea port whence they expected to sail, and a couple of days brought them quite there. The ship, it so happened, was ready, and Charles having been accepted 'on the recommendation of Thornton, took up his line of duty before the mast. Shortly after, the ship weighed anchor, and stretch ed lorth on a far distant voyage. I must leave my readers to imagine, if they are able, the surprise and even consternation of Mrs.' Grant and Alice, the morning following Charles' departure, at not finding him in the house, nor about the premises. What could it mean?—what errand could have called him away?—at what hour did he leave?—what accident could have befallen him? Search was made for him by the increasingly anxious and terrified mother and sister for an hour and more, before they ventured to make known their solicitude to their neighbors. My own resi dence was not far distant; and, before I had finished my breakfast, a messenger in haste made known the truly distressing situation of Mrs.. Grant and Alice. , I hastened to the house--other friends at no distant hour were there—inquiries were insti tuted—messengers were dispatched around the town, but not the slightest information could be obtained, and even conjecture was baffled. At length, however, Mrs. Grant made the discovery that his better suit was gone; and there was a tran sient gleam of joy on her face as she announced that his Pocket Bible was also not in chest. Some days passed, long days, and long and gloomy nights before any satisfactory intelligence was received, and then the amount of -that intelligence was in a short but affectionate letter from Charles himself, just then on the eve of sailing for the Pacific Ocean. It was thus: MY DEAR MOTHER:—Ca n you, will you forgive me for the step I have taken without your knowl edge or consent? My heart has smote me every hour since I left you. lamat —, and on board the ship —, which sails in an hour for the Pacific Ocean. Fondest—best of mothers—do not grieve, I will one day return to bless and comfort you and my dear Alice. I must do something for you and her. Kiss her for me. Mother, I can write no more, only that I hope I shall have your prayers. I have got my Pocket Bible, and shall keep it next my heart. Farewell! Your affectionate son. P. S.—l have somewhere read, what I am sure will prove true in my own case: Where'er I rove—whatever realms I see, My heart, untrammell'd, fondly turns to thee." By some means the letter did not reach the post office so soon as it should have done, and the uncer tainty bore heavily on the heart of the mother and sister. The post master, on its arrival, kindly sent it to me, and hoping that it contained tidings of the lost child, I ventured to break the seal. The truth —sorrowful as it was—was a great relief, and was felt to be so by Mrs. Grant and Alice. Yet for a season—and who can marvel 7—their hearts were filled with a sadness which scarcely admitted of alleviation—it was a dark and mysterious provi dence; and when friends called in, as they often did, to mingle their tears with the weeping, and to administer consolation, the most they could do was to weep, and to say, " His ways are in the sea, and His judgments past finding out." But time does something—religion does more. By degrees these sorrowful ones were able to pray, and as the Christian poet says : " Prayer makes the darkest cloud withdraw." So it did for them. They did not, indeed recover their wonted cheerfulness, but they were calm and subdued. No murmur escaped the mothers lips, and even Alice seemed to have imbibed the spirit of a holy resignation, " Father, thy will be done." But there were days of keen and bitter anguish, and in those nights, when 'the storm swept its an gry blast across their humble dwelling, and rocked their bed, it was impossible for a mother's heart not to tremble for her sailor boy, far off upon the stor my ocean, and perhaps suffering the perils of the billowy tempest. But even at such times she was enabled to commit herself and her wandering child to the care and grace of a covenant keeping God —uttering the language of holy confidence—" His faithfulness is as the everlasting mountains."— " Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him." Four years elapsed, and nothing was heard of Charles Grant. Sometime during the second year' of his absence a rumor reached us that a ship sup posed to be the--, which sailed from-----, and on board of which Charles was supposed to be, was burned at sea, and but two or three only were saved, and among them was a young man named Grant. But the rumor, though not contradicted, was not confirmed, and another period of uncertain ty and anxiety fell to the lot of the long-stricken and heart.saddened mother and sister of, the absent boy. At length the friends of Mrs. Grant perceived a visible change in her health. The indications of that too fatal malady, consumption, were too appa rent to be mistaken. Its approach was indeed slow and insidious, and for a time was kept at bay by the assiduous attention of our village physician; but medical prescription at length lost its .power, and she became at first confined to the house, then to her room, and finally to her bed. I often visited her as did other friends. Her room was no longer the abode of gloom and sor row. She had for some months been making rapid progress in resignation to the will of God ; and though her feeble tabernacle was shaken, and was likely to be dissolved. through years of anxiety and affliction, yet her faith seemed to acquire more and more strength, and to fasten with a firm hold upon the divine promises. One day as I sat conversing with her, she allu ded to the faithfulness of God, and expressed her unwavering confidence in Him. She said it had been her desire to acquiesce in the Divine will, and she hoped that she should be able to do so, what ever it might be in relation-to herself or her absent son. But, continued she, l have prayed long and fervently that I may once more see him—see him a true penitent—and I cannot relihquish the belief that God will hear and answer: I was about to say something , which might tend to soothe her, in case her hopee were not realized, as I must confess I saw little:present reason to ta ped they would be, when ~he stopped me, and observed, " You may think me:presumptuous, but my faith must enjoy its hold on the divine prom ises." • Has not God said, "Call upon me in the day of trouble, and I will answer thee, and thou - shalt glorify me? I have called, yes I have called by day and night, and God has Seethed to help me.— Has he excited such strong, such intense emotions for nothing? Has he enabled me to wrestle so with him, only to be disappointed? I am. aware that probabilities are against me. I must eoon fail ; this heart will sten cease beating, and,the narrow house be my resting place, but I still have confidence in the faithfulness of. my heavenly father. What though I see no immediate prospect of the return of my poor boy? I believe I shall yet press that poor child to my bosrim. Years since, I wrote in a Pocket Bible I gave him, "His loving kindness changes not ;" and do you think it will fail now?" I confess I admired the steady faith of the mother —a faith strong in the Lord and in the power of his might ; and yet it seemed scarcely possible that her hopes should be realized. At length my faith faltered, for it was apparent that her hour of depar ture was not far distant. That night, two or three female friends, fearful of her failure before morning, offered to stay with the mother of: Alice. This the latter cheerfully assented , ' to, though she had decided not to leave her mother; The necessary arrangements for the night were - made, and at an early hour all was si lent in around the humble cottage. It was a glorious night abroad—clear, soft, mild —just such a night as a saint might well choose in which to take its departhre and soar to the temple above. The poet must have had some such night in vision when he penned those beautiful lines— •" The moon awakes, and from her maiden face Shedding her cloudy locks, looks meekly forth, And, with her virgin stars, walkain the heav'ne, Walks nightly there, conversing . as she walks Of purity, and holiness, and God." It was just such a night, and Alice bad risen from her seat ; and to hide her emotions, as her. dear parent breathed more heavily, had gone to the window, the. curtain of which she drew aside, and was standing leaning her arm on the sash. In the distance, just beyond the gate, she descried, as she thought, the figure of a man who seemed to-be ap proaching For a moment she started back, but again looked, and his hand was on the latch. The gate was opened with great caution, and the stran ger approached slowly towards the house. Pres ently a gentle knock was heard at the kitchen door. It was impossible for Alice to summon courage to attend to the stranger; but she whispered to the nurse who, upon unlocking the door, inquired the reason for so late and unseasonable an intrusion. "Does Mrs. Grant still reside here?" inquired the stranger, in a kind but earnest tone. " She does," replied the nurse, " but she is dan gerously ill, and we fear she cannot live many. hours you cannot see her." "Gracious heavens!" exclaimed the stranger, and so audibly were the words pronounced that the sound fell on the ears of Alice, and her heart beat with strong and cistressing emotions. " ; I must see her," continued the stranger; "do not deny me, madam, quick, quick!" and he gently, pressed open the door, still held by the surprised and even. terri fied nurse." Alice listened to the sound without being able to decide their import ; but at length fearing that her mother might be disturbed, she stole softly out of the room for the purpose of ascertaining what the stranger wished. " Alice--Miss Alice," said the nurse as she ap proached. But before she had finishedwhat she was attempt ing to say, the stranger inquired, with his counten ance wild with emotion : " Is that Alice Grant?" and the next moment he swooned and fell on the floor. "Miss Alice," exclaimed the agitatednurse, "what does all this mean ?—who can it be—what shall we do ?" Alice herself stood amazed; but as he light fell upon the features of the apparentlylifeless stran ger, a thought flashed across her mind, and the fol lowing moment she was nearly falling beside him. "Nurse," said she, "softly, but quickly, bring me some water." This she- applied liberally to the temples of the stranger, who slowly recovered his consciousness, and at ength sat up. He looked round and presently fastened his eyes mostintently and inquiringly on the pale and motionless Alice. "Yes, yes," he exclaimed, "it is she; it is—it is my own beloved Alice F' "Charles—Charles—my brother !" uttered Alice, as she fell upon his bosom. "Oh heaven be prais ed! Charles, is it you? Oh mother!" The sound of the voice reached the dying moth er, and she inquired, "Alice, my child, what—what did I hear?'' Alice, scarcely able to stand, hastened to her bed side, and taking-her mother's hand, already cold with death, spoke in accents tremulous--for her whole frame was agitated—but kind. • " What did I hear, Alice ?" the mother softly whispered. I thought I heard something. I thought he had come. Did I dream, Alice ?" "Mother, dear mother," said Alice, putting her face close to the cold face of her dying parerit, and scarcely able to draw a breath—"whom did you think had come?' " Why, Charles; it seemed as if he had come. But I dreampt--did I Alice?" "Mother,' said Alice, "could you see him? could you sustain it if you could see him ?" " Surely, child ; why I long to see him, and I did think I should see him once more before I died:" At this instant the door softly opened, and Charles approached cautiously, inquiringly. "Mother," said, Alice, "here, can you look up? do you- know who this is ?" - - . " Who is it, Alice—who is it ?" inquired the half wild but still conscious mother. "Mother," softly whispered Charles, as he kneel ed down and kissed her cold cheek, "mother, my dear mother. Oh will you—can you forgive your long lost, but penitent, broken-hearted child ?" " Charles, my dear Charles! is it indeed you ?" said the now dying mother, at the same time endea voring to put her wan and feeble arms around his neck. " My dear boy you have come ; yes, I said you would come—you have; yes, I now can _praise God. One question, Charles, and I die in peace— Is my boy a penitent ?" " Mother," said Charles, his tears nearly choking his utterance, " that Bible and a mother's prayers have. saved me. I have came in season to ask for giveness, Father, rhave sinned against heaven and in thy sight, and am no more worthy` to be called thy son. Mother, my dear mother, and will you forgive me also ?" "Enough, enough!" said the departing mother, " yes it is enough !" her countenance beaming, as it were with seraphic joy. "I am nearly through,.but go my son—go my dear Alice, and publish it to the mothers' of the .‘ land, what I have found true—and will continue true as long as praying mothers' exist— " Hie loving kindness changes not." For a few moments following, it , was thought she had ceased to breathe;- but she revived suffi ciently to press once more gently the hands of Charles and Alice; and then She was heard* sing. ing, in a faint and scarcely audible tone, those beau tiful lines which she had often expressed a wish that she might have occasion to sing: "Soon shall I pass the . gloomy vale, Soon all my mortal powers must fail, Oh may my last, expiring breath, • His loving kindness sing in death P. The prayer was answered. "His loving kind' ness" were the last sounds which were heard. They ceased here only to be resumed and to be sung by the glorified and-triumphantsaints before the throne of God. IG'What ioit of a drum is that 'which •is best when it cannot be beaten • ' Ans.—Why, a eonturdrum, to be sure. • NO. 17.
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