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VOL. L.
New. Arrangement
.c~ r~ err nrq'
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• pliniENIX LINE WAY TRAIN now leaves the
1 ,Depot, No. 272 Market Street, EVERY DAY
. (except the Sabbath) at 11 o'clock A.M., for Down
ingtown, Lancaster and Columbia, and on its return
to this city, will leave Columbia at 8 o'clock, and
Lancaster at 9A. M., and arrive in Philadelphia
at 1 P:M. This line is intended to accommodate
the public in general, and Passengers will be taken
up and put down at any point along the road.
The Cars will pass the following places at the
following times for Philadelphia:
. Columbia 8 Midway 10 15
.
"Lancaster!' 9 Downingtown 10 30
Bird-in-Hand 910 Oakland 10 45
Lemon Place 920 Steamboat 11 00
Kinzer's 930 Paoli . ' 11 45
' Gap—Buyers' 950 Eagle 11 45
' Penningtonville 9 - 50 Morgan's Corner 12 00
Parkesburg 10 00 Philadelphia 100
The undersigned have purchased the entire stock
of the above-Line, which will be run in future under
the control or management of DAVID MILLER,
who will spare no pains or expense to make this
Line the most comfortable and accommodating on
the road.
PROPRIETORS:
DAVID MILLER, HENRY MUSSELMAN,
BENJAMIN MISHLER, Mien's. MIJOELMAN,
HENRY SCHENK, BENJ. SNAVELY,
DAVID HARTMAN, HENRY W. HESS,
HENRY HINES, J. B. GROFF,
JOHN HERTZLER, A. C. BUYERS,
OBEDIAII LOCK, ELIAS EBY.
OFFICES—At Philadelphia, 272 Market - Street ;
at Lancaster, Lancaster City Exchange; at Colum
bia, Washington Hotel.
P. S.—ln returning my most sincere thanks to a
generous public fur the very liberal patronage be
stowed on this line under the former Proprietors, I
beg leave most respectfully to ask a continuance of
it:under the present.
May 29,,49—15]
Linz Hotel.
11HE Moravian Society have re-built and en
larged the Hotel, at the delightful Village' of
Litiz, and the undersigned haling leased the same,
beg leave, respectfully, to call the attention of those
who are desirous of seeking a calm and quiet re
treat during the summer months, to the ailvantages
of this place.
The village of Lrrtz is situated in the midst of a
most,delightful region of country, eight miles dis
tant from the city of Lancaster, with which place it
ban a ready and regiilar DAILY communication, by
means of 'Stages over a good turnpike road. Per
sons leaving Washington City, Baltimore or Phila
delphia, in the morning reach here the same day,
as an Accommodation Coach leaves Lancaster for
Litiz, at 4 o'clock P. M., upon the arrival of the
Cars.
The' Female Seminary, so long and justly cele
brated abroad, and now under the charge of the
Rev. E. FREAurr, as also the Boys' Academy, under
the charge of Mr. JOHN BECK, so long and avora
bly known throughout the United States, give this
place a degree of peculiar interest.
The Hotel occupied by us, has been entirely and
newly furnished, and isii.sufficiently capacious to
accommodate a large number of visitors, with pri
vate parlors and all the comforts of home. 'Me
walks and scenery about the village are delightful.
Our Terms are moderate.
SHRODER & BARR.
June 26, 1849
Notice.
DIJR.SLTANT -to the provisions of the act, entitled
"An Act to prescribe the manner of giving
notice of applications fbr Banks," and in accord
ance with the provisions of the 25th Section of
Article 1 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, the
President, DirectorS 4 and StZekholders of "The
Lancaster Countyl4nk," hereby give public notice,
that - they intend making application to the General
Assembly of Pennsylvania, at its next session, to
commence, on the first Tuesday of January, A. D.
1850, for the renewal and extension of their pres
ent charter and act of incorporation, with banking
and discounting privileges, for the term of fifteen
years,from the sth day of May, A. D. 1851, the
date ast mentioned, being the time at which the
present charter will expire.
The said corporation is to be continued by the
name and style of "The Lancaster County Bank,"
and remain as at present, located in the city of
Lancaster, and with like powers and privileges to
those now enjoyed under the present charter, sub
ject to such modification, limitation, and restric
tions, as the Legislature may see proper to impose.
The Capital Stock as authorized by existing law,
is Three Hundred Thousand Dollars; and no in
crease of capital will be asked for. By order of the
Directors
ROBERT D. CARSON, Cashier.
Tune 19, 1849 6m-21
SHENK & LONGS ,
Coal and Lumber Yard.
THE subscribers have taken the Coal Yard on
Prince Street, in the city of Lancaster, lately
owned and occupied by Messrs. B. & J. Reinhold,
where they intend keeping a general assortment of
COAL FOR FAMILY USE,
such Lykens' Valley, Baltimore Company, Pine-
Grove; Shamokin, Pittston, &c., with a great variety
of Coal for lime-burning and , Stclithur Coal Sir
smithing. Also, a general
ASSORTMENT OF* LUMBER,
will be kept constantly on hand. Having made ar
rangements-with the Saw Mills, every kind or bill
stuff trill be furnished at the shortest notice.
It is the intention of the subscribers to give their
personal attention to the business; and their object
will be at all times to please and accopmodate all
who may favor them with their custom, pledging
thethselves to sell, as low as any others in the city
of Lancaster or its vicinity. Now is the time for,
Bargains! B. P. SHENK,
R. H. LONG.
Kr - In retiring from business, our friends and the
public generally have our thanks for the very libe
ral patronage they bestowed upon us while in busi
ness, and hope the same may be extended to our
successors, Messrs. Shenk & Long, as we are
confident they will merit the confidence of the
public. B. & J. REINHOLD.
May 27, '49 IS
iLondon Mustard, Pickles & Sauces
Mushroom and Walnut Ketchep.
Prepared Salad Dressing for Lobsters, Chick
ens, &c.
English Mustard in pound and half pound bottles
Dunn's Chemically Prepared Chocolate for Inva
lids.
Spanish and French Olives, Capers, & Sweet Oil.
Currie Powder; Indian Soy, and Cayenne Pepper.
Anchovy, Shrimp, Bloater and Cavier Pastes.
RICH SAUCES of every variety imported, such
as Reading, Harvey, John Bull, Worcester, Camp,
&c. &c. &c.
Preserved English Fruits and Provisions.
Jellies, Jams, Marmalades, and• Preserved Jamai
ca Ginger.
Reof Gorgona Anchovies
Stoughton Bitters.
Syrups of every sort.
'London
of the choicest kinds.
Pickles, Chow Chow, Piccalli, Gherkins,
OniOns;'&C.
PAUL DE' VERE & CO.'S flavoring extracts for
Confectionary, Ice Creams, Jellies, &c., viz:
Lemon, Mace, Nutmeg, Peach,
Vanilla, Celery, Rose, Orange Peel
Ginger, Clove, Almond, . Nectarine &c
The above articles, and many others of the choi
cest kind, are imported from the principal houses
in England. For sale lower than any house in the
United States, by GEORGE RAPHAEL,
262 Pearl Street, U. S. Hotel, N. Y.
Perfumery in every variety, Imported & Domestic.
New York, Sept. 4 6m-32
Geo. W. limiter,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
OFFICE—North Queen Street, first door to tho
right of John F. Longs Drug Store.
All kinds of Conveyancing, writing Wills, Deeds,
Mortgages, Accounts, &c., will be attended to
with correctness aid despatch.
April 8, '49
T mans & BLACK,
ATTORNIES AT LAW:
Office—Three doors below the Lancaster Bank,
' South Queen Street, Lancaster, Penn'a.
VT All kinds of Scrivening, such as writing Wills,
Deeds, Mortgages,•Accounts, &cc., will be attended
to with correctness and despatch.
January 16, 1849
A LEXANDER L. HAYES,
ATTORNEY, AT RA.W:
Office—West King Street, beat door below C. Hager'
fic, 4114 Store.
Jangiiry 9,>49 •
, .
911 HE undersigned adopt this method of inform
ing their friends and the public in general,
that they have taken the Marble Yard, formerly
conducted by Daniel Fagan, situated in North
Queen Street, in the city of Lancaster, a few doors
north of Van lianan's (formerly Schol field's) tavern,
where they are prepared to execute all orders in
their line, in the neatest manner, at the most liberal
prices, and with every - possible expedition.
William Leonard acquired a thorough know'odge
of the business in the, most celebrated Marbl s es
tablishments in Philadelphia and New YON,
Abner S. Bear was an apprentice to Daniel Fagan,
and has had many years experience. As their
work is ?11 to be finished by themselves, they feel
assured, that they can afford entire satisfaction to
their customers.
Kt - They exhibit John Beard's celebrated BOOK
OF DESIGNS, embracing a large and attractive
variety, from which their patrons can scarcely fail
to make satisfactory selections.
WILLIAM LEONARD,
June 19-6m-21] s ABNER S. BEAR.
Unionville Boarding School
FOR GIRLS.
THIS Seminary is handsomely situated in Union
vine, Chester county, Pennsylvania, nine miles
southwest of West Chester. The course of instruc
tion comprises all the usual branches of a liberal
English education, together with the French Lan
guage, and Drawing, and will be under the care of
competent female teachers.
'fhe School will commence on the first second
day in the ninth month of each year, and continue
in session lorty-four weeks. Pupils who do not
wish to remain the whole time, will be admitted
for one half the session, with liberty to commence
at any time during the session.
TERMS: For Boarding, Washing, and Tuition,
at the rate of One Hundred Dollars per session of
forty-four weeks, one half payable at the commence
ment, and the remainder at the close of the time.
D. MILLER
Letters addressed to the Principal, through the
Post Office, at Unionville, will be attended to.
July 24-4m-2.6 . 1 • CHAS. BUFFINGTON.
Strasburg and Lancaster Stage.
THE undersigned, thankful fur the encourage
ment received since the establishment of this
line, begs leaie to inform his friends and the public
generally, that lie continues running a Stage daily
between Strasburg and Lancaster.
Leaving Miller's, Strasburg, at 7 o'clock A. M.
Shertz's, Lancaster, at 4 P. M.
FARE—Each way, 371 cts. Children under 10
years of age, half price. Each passenger will be
entitled to 50 pounds baggage.
The cars from Philadelphia and from the West
arrive in time tbr this stage.
The subscriber has purchased the interest of the
firm in the Stage, and intends to drive and manage
it personally.
Passengers will be called for when requested.—
Also taken up at any place along the road.
The borough Of Strasburg is situated in the most
beautiful and fertile section of Lancaster county,
about 7 miles lkom the city of Lancaster, and is a
most delightful place of resort for the summer
season. To the citizens of Philadelphia, who are
desirous of securing a quiet and pleasant retreat
from the pestilential atmosphere by which they are
surrounded, the Borough or, Strasburg is recom
mended as possessing many advantages over other
places. It is but a few hours ride from the city,
and board may be obtained of an excellent charac
ter upon the most reasonable terms.
July 31-27] C. EDWARDS, Proprietor.
Sprecher & Rohrer's Cheap Hard-
-RARDWARE, Grass, 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.
Messenkop's 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 complete assortment of
household utensils.
Determined to sparei no" pains to accommodate
purchasers, and by steady adherence to business,
they expect to merit a.; continuance of the liberal
patronage thus far bestoived upon them. -
GEORGE D. SPRECHER,
REUREN S. ROHRER.
Old Metal and Flaxseed taken in exchange kir
goods. • jan:lF,-50
Richard's himself again
riIHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public generally, that he has taken the
establishment formerly occupied by M. Huber, on
the Railroad, back of the "Fulton House," where
he intends carrying on the
Silver Plating and Brass Founding.
in all its branches. Door Knobs, Bell Pulls, Hub
Bands, Bits, Stirrups, Miller's Brands, Letters and
Figures, &c., &c., manuflictured and plated. Brass
Locks repaired. Also, GAS FITTING. Gold
melted and refined, and rolled to any size for' Den
tists. R. McDONALD.
Lancaster, July 24, 1549. 6m-26
Lancaster Blind Manufactory.
YENITIAN BLIND of the most beautiful pat
terns and finish, are now manufactured by
the undersigned at his manufactory in the rear of
Vankanan's (late Scholfield's) Hotel, and at his.
Penitian Blind Warehouse, in West King Street,
half a square west of the jail, where a variety of
Blinds of the latest styles, both Broad and Narrow
Slat, can be inspected.
These Blinds are made of wood of the smoothest
and moat durable quality, and at short order and
moderate prices. The subscriber having had con
siderable experience in the manufacture of Venitian
Blinds, the people of this city and county can de
pend upon having any work that they may order,
executed with despatch and in a workmanlike
manner. GEORGE FLICK.
C}' - Old Blinds repaired—trimmed and painted to
look equal to new. All Orders from the country
promptly attended to.
July 31, 1849. 27
Schceneck 'Coach Illanufac4ory.
THE subscriber respectfully informs hil friends
and customers, that he has now - on hand a
large stock of CARRIAGES,
BUGGYS and ROCK.A.WAYS,
of the most approved Eastern patterns, trimmed in
the neatest and newest style, and of :workmanship
that will be sure to recommend itself. Orders for
carriages will be punctually . att6iided to,,and de
livered at any place that may. be requested: The
subscriber is resolved to do his utmost to please his
customers, and in regard to cheapness he is re
solved not to be undersold by any shop in the state.
He invites , his friends to call and examine his work
before purchasing elsewhere. , Re also returns
thanks to his customers in different counties, who
have so well supported hilt'', thus far. '
Old carriages and produce taken in exchange for
new ones,-,--and all kinds of repairs.execufed with
cheapness and expedition—such as, painting and
trimming old carriages. All kinds of Blacksmith
and Wood work, belonging to my business, will
be executed. -aLetters must be addressed to
JESSE REINHOLD,
Setif:snack P. 0, Lancaster County.
May 1, 1849. 6m-14
JOHN A. HIESTAND,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, '
Office in West King Street, fourth door, West .of
• Peter Reed's Hotel, Lancaster.
Lancaster, May 15, 1849
CITY OF LANCASTER, TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 23, 1849,
Marble Yard.
Ware Store.
" TIf.A.T. COUNTRY IS THE MOST 'PROSPEROUS, WHERE LABOR COMMANDS . THE GREATEST REWARD.".--BucnerrAN
DR. WILMAM STEELLING'S
PULMONARY OR COUGH SYRUP,
Superior to any M edicine in the World, for Coughs,
Colds, Consumptiok ,Measels, Scarlet Fever, .asth
ma, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, 'Throat Dis
ease, and all Complaints of the Breast and
Lungs. Only FIFTY CENTS a Bottle!
While far inferior articles are selling for
• One Dollar a Bottle!
- - .
MR. ROHRER, a very highly esteemed Mer
chant of Lancaster city, writes as follows :
:ILANcestEn, Pa., June 9, 1848.
Doctor Williata Steelling :—lt affords me great
pleasure to state to you that I have used your Pul,
monary Syrup With great benefit for Coughs, Pain
in the breast, and Bronchitis'. It is about one year
since I begun the use of it. I consider it the best
article I know of, for those complaints, having de
rived great benefit myself from it in those affections,
I have no hesitation in recommendingit to all who
labor under similar diseases. I have also given
to illy little son With great advantage.
REUBEN S. ROHRER.
Mr. Harman, a respectable Teacher of Lances
ter, speaks thus I— •
LAZICASTER CITY, Pa., Oct. 2, 1848.
Dr. Wm. Steelling :—I take pleasure in inform
ing you that I haVe been greatly benefitted by the
use of your Pulmonary Syrup. I had contracted a
very severe cold, and with it a violent cough, so
that I would sometimes spit blood; in this condition
you found me when you gave me a bottle of your
Syrup, I had not 'taken half a bottle before I found
m)self much relihved, and in fact felt like a new
man. I would recommend your Pulmonary Syrup
to all who may be afflicted with colds or any other
diseases of the lungs.
•
, R. T. HARMAN.
Testimony of a. Well known Merchant of Williams
town, Lancaster county, Pa.:—
Dr. Wm. Steelling -Dear Sir:—lt affords me
much pleasure to: inform you of the great benefit I
have received and also in my family, from the use
of your Pulmonary-Syrup. I have used it for Ca
taarrh on the Breast, and from a very few doses
have been relieved. I have also found it a certain
remedy for the Croup and all common colds. I
have sold it at my store for four years and could
give a great many: instances of its success in all
diseases of the Lungs and Throat.
Respectfully: yours, R. M. JONES.
Sept. 30, 1848.
Read the following Extract from a full Certificate
dated August 13, -1846, from a Partner of the very
respectable and ettensively known firm of Caleb
Cope & Co.„"No. 165 Market street, Philadelphia.
Having used your Pulmonary Syrup individu
ally, and in my family for the last four years, it
affords me great pleasure to inform you, that I have
in every instance found it highly efficacious in cur
ing Coughs, Colds; &c. Indeed lam so well satis
fied of the good resulting from the use of it in such
cases, that I keep'at all times three or four bottles
on hand. W. B. JOHNSTON."
Rev. William He ilig, of Abbottsville, Pa., writes
thus, June 10, 1842:
Dr. William Stefilling--I take great pleasure in
informing you that-I have been much benefitted by
the use of your Pulmonary Syrup; my throat which
has been sore for better than two years, has been
greatly improved;-I think by using a few morel:Kit
ties a radical cure may be affected.
WILLIAMILEILIG.
Rev. 0. Douglasu, Pastor of the Mariners Churc
Philadelphia, writes thus:
I feel much gratified in being able to say to you
that the Pulmonary Syrup you sent, has been used
by several persons-with great success. I can truly
say that almost every one who has taken it has
been_more or less ;benefitted. I cordially recom
mend it to all who-are afflicted with a cough.
July 10, 1843. ; 0. DOUGLASS.
Rev. H. Miller, Pastor of the Lutheran Church,
Trappe, Montgomery county, Pa., writes thus un
der date April 29, 1843.
Dr. William Slitelling—My throat having been
sore for some time by using three bottles of your
Syrup, I found it an excellent expectorant, and
have been much' be:nefiitted. ' H. S. MILLER.
Mark this froin the Pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, in Deerfield, N. J.
DiERFIELD, January 25th, 1845.
Dr. Steelling—Dear Sir :—There are some things
that impress us very favoiably at first, but further
acquaintance convinces us that our impressions
were too exalted. There are other things of which
we think more highly as our acquaintance becomes
more intimate. In this class Frank your Pulmonary
Syrup, and Vegetable Anti-Bilious Pills; which
have been kind friends to me and which I take
great pleasure in introducing to the acquaintance
of others. !Yours very respectfully,
J. W. E. ItERR.
The following testimonial is from the Rev. Mr.
Raybold, of the MOrodist Church, N. J.
CEDARVILLE, N. J., January 20, 1846.
Dr. Steelling—Den: Sir :—The two bottles of
Pulmonary medicirk of yours, which you did me
the honor to send,' have used according to direc
tion, and have the tileasure to inform you that the
medicine removed- my severe cold, pain in the
breast, and violent cough most effectually. I feel
no hesitancy in recommending the article to those
who may be afflieted with Pulmonary affection.
Very respectfully yours, G.A. RAYBOLD,
Minister of the Gospel.
This very excellent Syrup is for sale in'Lancastcr
city by JAMES SMITH, Druggist,
.JOHN GISH & BRO.,
:JACOB LONG.
Jan 9 49 Iy-u0
HORACE F. ASH. ISAAC R. DILLER
Land and General Agency Office
AT THE CAPITAL OF ILLINOIS,
CITY . 0
F SPRINGFIELD.
To non-residents ouiners of Illinois Lands—Holders
of Illinois Indebtedness, and all persons desirous
of purchasing State lands with Illinois scrip or
bonds.
THE undersigned would respectfully inform the
public,.that they have established in this City
—the capital of the state of Illinois—a Land and
General Agency °Pee for the transaction of all
business appertaining , thereto, within the limits of
the State.
All transactions relative to the purchase and sale
of lands, examining lands and reporting their loca
tion, anvantages and value, paying taxes, redeem
ing land sold for taxes, investigating titles, &e.,
buying and selling ail descriptions of state indebt
edness, this and every other description of business
attached to a General Land Agency on the most
extended scale, will be promptly and faithfully
attended to.
ASH & DILLER
SPRINGFIELD, March 14, '49.
REFERENCES
.
Hon. James Buchanan,
" Benj. Champneys,
Reah Frazer, Esq.,
Wm. Mathiot, Esq.,
Roland Diller, Esq.; New Holland, Penn , a.
Gabriel Davis, Esq., cc. tt
m
Hon. Daniel Sturgeon, U. S. Senate.
•
Jas. Cooper, 4 t f t
James Fox, Esq., Harrisburg, Penn's.
Gen. Robert Patterson, Philadelphia, "
Adam Diller, - cc
Jos. L. Chester, Esq,, as cc
Col. S. W. Black, . Pittsburg, "
His Ex>l A. C. Fren4h, Governor Illinois.
Hon. Thos. H. Campbell, Auditor "
" John Moore, Treasurer "
" S. H. Treat, .! ' Judge Supreme Court.
" Lyman Trnmbnll, cc
" J. Dean Caton,. if
April 17, 1849. . 11
.VEIL Et MAYHEW'S
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Dagnerreotype Rooms,
Over J. P. LONG'S,' DRUG SPORE, Lancaster.
THE subscribers have opened a Room at the
above place, and are now prepared to take
Portraiteof all sizes,teriging in price from $lOO to
$lO 00. Visitors are informed that no portrait will
be allowed to leave Which is not satisfactory to the
sitter. Perfect,Pictures guaranteed..
Tryon wish a family group, a portrait of children
—if you wish a copy of a Daguerreotype, of a
painting or engraving, a portrait of a deceased per
son, yiew of a public or private building, a por
trait set in a breast-pin, bracelet, locket er ring,
call upon us.
Hours from Siintil sunset. For children from
10 to 3 o'clock. Pictures taken in all weathers.
Instructions given and all articles used in the
business furnished at reasonable prices.
July 10-6m-241 RIHL & MAYHEW.
DENTISTRY.
JOHN 111 , CALLA, p. D. S.,
Continues to peiform all operations coming
within the priavinee.lif the . Dental Surgeoi, at his
Office, Eaet Ring . Street, fifth 'door from the
Court House, Lancaster.' [Ang 21,,49-Iy-S0
MOURNING STATIONERY.
A most complete aietiffment of Mourning
Letter and ,Note Paper, Envelopes, Motto Wafers
and. Visiting Cards at S,PANGLER &
September 25-351 : North Queenurtreet.
North Queen Street.
1 CASE Lupins high cold French Merinoes
Colors—Blue, Scarlet, Crimson, Maroon, Pink,
Green and Modes.
I case Lupin's plain cold Mouse-de-taine ;
warranted all wool. Greens, Blue, Crimson, Pink,
&c. High cold Cachmeres, now opening at the
Bee Hive. CHAS. E. WENTZ & BRO.,
North Queen St.
Ladies' Dark Shades of Hid Gloves—super fabrics
—Alexander's, Bajouls, and Cerf Beer
DRESS SlLKS.—Ladies are particularly invited
to:examine the styles and shades, as we sa-e confi
dent this department, has never . been so perfect,
neither so extensive as the present, and at the very
lowest New York and Philadelphia nett cash_prices.
CHAS. E. WENTZ & BRO.
. _
High Cold Flannels and Cloths-5l odes and
Browns for Ladies' Sacks. Now, Ladies, who will
be without that comfortable and deservingly popular
apparel ?—a Sack. Call immediately at the Bee
Hive and see the Beatiful Goods now opening.
Linen Cambric Hdkfs. the cheapest goods ever
offered for 12! cents. Finer Fabrics from 25 cents
to 00 at •
• WENTZ'S BEE HIVE STORE,
North Queen et.
BONNET RIBBONS.—Rich and splendid de
signs for the Fall and Winter.
Neck Ribbons—New Styles.
Waist II PI
Now opening at
• WENTZ'S BEE HIVE STORE.
Lustres and Bombazines at all prices. -
SPLENDID GOODS,
Every variety of Goods for Fall' and Winter
Dresses.
1 case Splendid White Marseilles Quilts.
Just received at The Bee Hive.
Also, Furniture Fringes.
Plain and Pint Baizes—for tables and carpet
Splendid Embossed Cloth Table Covers.
New Styles Silk Vestings.
Splendid Blk Satin.
Beautiful Cravats and Pocket Hdkfs.
1 Cartoon Rich Black Silk Lace for trimming
Dresses and Visites.
Worked Edgings and Insertings.•
Bobbin "
Thread Edgings and Laces—and a large variety
of new styles Cotton Laces—now opening at the
Bee Hive, North Queen st.
CHAS. E. WENTZ-&-RRO.
1 case Blue and White Cotton Stripes—warrant
ed .Fast Colors—worth 10 cents, now sell for 6l
AT THE BEE HIVE, North Queen et. •
Calicoes! Calicoes!! Calicoes !! !
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Call at the Bee Hive if you want to see wonders in
this line.
FLANNELS, FLANNELS.—At low prices, not
withstanding the advance in prices, they are still
selling as cheap as ever at the
Bee Hive, North Queen Street.
Tickings and Muslim.:
Now for Bargains.-1 Case fancy Cassimeres—
just received and for sale at prices, that their beauty
and cheapness astonish all,
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LONG SHAWLS—SHAWLS.—It was remarked
by one of the oldest Philadelphia merchants, that
he never saw an assortment of Shawls so beautiful
and perfect in the hands in the retailer,—this sure
ly is a great compliment, and Ladies, it is 'neverthe
less true. Call soon at the Bee Hive and examine
for yourselves ' and secure, ere too late, one of the
handsomest and most graceful articles that so richly
enhances the costume.
CHAS. E. WENTZ & BRO.,
sept 25, , 49-35j North Queen Street
LANCASTER TOWER HALL CLOTHING
STORE.—Jest received, together with the
latest Fall and Winter Fashions, the largest and
most splendid assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS ever before exhibited in Lancaster county,
at M. T. Ford's Tower Hall Clothing Store, oppo
site. Vankenan's (late Scholfield , s) Hotel.
The citizens of Lancaster county, and strangers
who may be visiting the city, are respectfully in
vited to an examination of this magnificent stock,
comprising an unrivalled collection of uncut Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings; with Overcoats, Sack
Dress and Frock Coats, Monkey Jackets, Pants,
Vests, Shirts, Stocks, Shams, Cravats of all des
criptions, Hosiery, Suspenders, Gloves, and in fact
everything necessary to complete a gentleman's
wardrobe, and at prices -that no others in the trade
attempt to compete with:
Remember, gentlemen, that this is no trade
clothing shop, as the proprietor has from the start
set his face against orders of all kinds, and conse
quently does not put a high tariff on his customers
for fear they may have a builder's order, but sell
ing exclusively for cash, lie can and does sell his
goods for less than it costs most of the Tailors to
manufacture them. So you see your true interest
lies in patronizir.g the Tower Hall of•M. T. FORD,
North Queen street, opposite the Franklin Hotel.
N. B.—The new style Kossuth Woolen Plaid
Vest, is just out, call and see. [sept 25-ly-35
New Arrival at John Amer's City
Hat and Cap Store!
THE subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends and customers that the very liberal
patronage bestowed on him during the past season
has induced him to lay in a large stock of
Fashionable Hats and Caps,
gifor the Fall and Winter Trade, and that
he is thereby able to offer bargains to customers.
He continues to manufacture Hats of all descrip
tions, on the most improved styles: comprising
Beaver, Nutria, Silk, Moleskin, Brush, Cassimere,
Russia, 4-c., of the most fashionable styles. He is
now ready to offer the Fall Style of Hats light and
pleasant for Fall and Winter wear, which cannot
be surpassed for beauty of finish, trimming and
durability. Warranted to give satisfaction and
keep their color.
Also a very extensive assortment of CAPS of all
descriptions, just received from the largest estab
lishment in Philadelphia, composing Fancy Child
ren's, Youth's, Boy's and Men's Cloth, Velvet,
Silk, Glazed, &c., &c., low FOR CASH.
Please call ,and examine at the largest establish-.
ment in the city—City Hat and Cap Store, North
Queen Street, opposite the Post Office, Lancaster.
JOHN AMER, Proprietor.
N. B.—Hats made to order at the shortest notice.
Hats bought in the establishment brushed and iron
ed whenever desired free of charge.' J. A.
Lancaster, Oct. 2, '49 3m-36
Lancaster, Penn , a
cc cc
THE subscriber takes pleasure in giving notice
to his friends and the 'citizens of Lancaster co.
generally, that he has just opened a new and fash
ionable BOOT and SHOE ESTABLISHMENT in
North Queen Street, two doors North of Van Kan
an's (late Scholfield , s) Hotel, where, he trusts, a
generous public will give him a call, and examine"
his fine assortment of Boots and Sacra, which will
be sold at the lowest cash prices.
He has, and will keep constantly on
hand, an excellent lot of Men's and Boys'
BOOTS AND SHOES; •
at all. prices, warranted to be of the Veit material
and manufacture. Also, Ladies , , , Missee, and
Children's Shoes, of every variety and style, and of
the finest and best mechanical execution.
Customer Work executed at short notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The undersigned most respect u ly solicits a call
from the Ladies and Gentlemen a this county, as
he is confident of being able to please in his work
thanship, as well as in quality and price.
N. B. Repairing neatly done.
JACOB FLICK, Proprietor.
3m-36
Oct 2, ,49
2001 and received of qhs anonsllaq iftheestan t c z icest
brand's, which' we have and are selling at a small
advarMe. Please call and see. All Mackerel we
sell warranted. PINKERTON SMELTZ, '
No. SC/North Queen st., under the Museum.
October 9,'49 ly-10-37
WASHINGTON BAKER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
OFFERS his . professional services to the public,
Office in Centre Square, next to Thomas
Baumgardner ilit i Co. , s Store ,
Nov 21
W.. Whiteside,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed to the office formerly occupied'
by E. C. Tteikart, Esq., is West King street,
3d hobse below Mr. Reed's Tavern.
,April 10
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At Wentz's Bee Hive
AT THE BEE HIVE
Grand Centre of Attraction.
City Boot and Shoe Store.
11549.--New Mackerel.
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From• the Montro. Democnt.
MUSINGS.
The deep mouthed
Cannon's opening roar had ceased, and
,O'er Chapultepec's embattled field the
War cloud darkly lifting up its massy
Folds, still hung a death-pall to many •
Spirits brave, who hence in warrior-graves should
Sleep. The earth had trembled all day long, as
Moug,tain echo'd mountain sound in turn, and
Answering hill and dale rolled back the cry,
Of " fierce contested war." All this had ceased ;
When midst the wreck of battle bloody, a
Wounded soldier lay, and o'er hirti bent
A comrade true s as if to catch the last
Low words that quivered on his lips.
'Twas thus he said : In yonder Empire State
I had my home; 'tie there my father lives,
And sorrows oft' that from his breast is torn,
His loved, his only boy. 'Twas there my childhood
Days were spent. 0 happy, youthful scenes!
E'en now
Like shadows o'er my mind ye flitting come,.
But stay not long to cheer the heart so faintly
Throbbing, and which, ere yonder setting sun
His fiery glow anew shall shed on earth,
Will lifeless lay in stranger-land.
O vain delusive hope! In softening
Cadence oft your phantom whispers came, and
Cheer'd me on where spirits dire of death, drank
Deep from smoking blood of comrades slaughtered,
Ye spake of final victory, and to my
Bounding pride the fond assurance gave, that
Yet our country's flag should proudly float
O'er Montezuma's storied halls. When night
Had shrouded earth in darkest gloom, and
T.egioned warriors sunk to rest, in fleeting
Dreams my vision'd eye caught up the glowing
sight,
Of hero's laurel crown by village maiden
Fairest wreathed—of chaplets strewn in victor's
Path, when to my home I'd hie with trophies
Proud of conquerer, and pillow there my
Head, at rest from honored war. And then, when
Rosy morn illum'd each hill and dale,
Reveille's rolling sound dispelling slumbers
Soft, rous'd dreaming soldiers from their bivouac,
There lingered still a thought, a pleasing thought
Of other days„and swelling hopes of future
Joys my anxious bosom fill'd. But these, all
These have fled away ; my life-blood now slow
Eddies through n 4 veins, and ere the night
To morning wanes the death-sleep o'er me
Stealing fast, repentant murm'rings all shall
Hush. But thou, 0 comrade dear; when war no
More is heard, shall to our father-land
Return and bear a message sad to friends
I love. Then to them say, a soldier's death I
Died—my country's battles well I fought—that
Where tempestuous raged the combat awful,
Unmoved I stood, till death wing'd messenger
Deep pierced my bosom free. Bid them all
Rising grief repress—to cheer this sadden'd
Heart by thought that with the honored dead I'm
Sleeping—that shouts of victory won, my dying
Moments gladdened—and tho' on distant
Battle-field I lay me down, yet on my
Grave the wild-flower's sweetest odor falls,
And kindred spirits nightly vigils keep,
Round tomb of soldier fallen.
Aliocellaneous.
From the Gold Region.---New
States.---The Mormon City.
The advices from the Gold Region continue to
possess interest. The dates from San FranciacO are
to the first of September. Strangers were still
pouring in in immense numbers. During the
month of August, the arrivals of strangers at San
Francisco, male and female, amounted to nearly
4000, while the shipping in the harbor comprised
01,085 tons. Several new churches of different
denominations, have already been built, wharves
are in progress of construction, and a Merchants'
Exchange is talked of. Thousands of persons were
still in the diggings, busily engaged in searching
for the root of all evil. Some were quite successful,
nay, eminently so, and few, according to the ac
counts before us, who work at all.realize less than
half an ounce of gold per day. The Convention
for forming a State Constitution had already as
sembled at Monterey, and adopted the preliminary
measures.
We have also late and highly interesting intelli
gence from the Mormon City. The progress of
this strange people is really wonderful. They have
established themselves in the Valley of the Great
Salt Lake, and have already made arrangements to
enter the Union, as the State of Deseret, which
according to their interpretation means the honey
bee, and is significant of industry and its kindred
virtues. Their Constitution and Bill of Rights are
quite republican. Brigham Young has been elected
Governor, and Heber C. Kemble Lieutenant Gov
ernor. The Legislature was in session only a few
days. Before adjourning they adopted a memorial
to Congress, in which they set forth the reasons
which have induced them to organize a State gov
ernment. They cite the failure of Congress to
provide a government for the territory acquired
from .Mexico, the abrogation of the Mexican law,
the anarchy which has followed, "the revolver and
the bowie knife, (they say,) have been the highest
law of the land—the strong have prevailed against
the vi-CakWhile - .perSons, proPerty, 'character, and
religion have been unaided, and virtue unprotected."
Finally, they represent that there is now a sufficient
number of inhabitants residing within the State of
Deseret' to support a State Government, and to
relieve the general government from the expense of
a Territorial government; and they therefore ask
that the constitution accompanying this' memorial
be ratified, and that Me. *ate of Deseret be admit
ted into the Union on i gqual footing with the
other States, or that such 'form of government may
be given to them as may be deemed expedient;
and that their delegate may be received, and their
interests properly represented in the Congress of the
United States. '
The Newark, New Jersey, Adv4rtiser has a letter
from Salt-Lake,,under date of July 17th, which
says:—" We are now in the Mormon city, located.
in a fine valley, 150 miles long by 20 0r.30 broad,
with a gradual descent to the lake, so much'so that
the whole may be, and much is, watered by the
streams and rivers which issue :from the high
Mountains above them. They have now about
0000 inhabitants. The city is laid out in large
squares; and every man can and must have one
and a quarter acres of land for garden use, which
can be readily irrigated. Their - gardens are look
ing finely, and give us a full supply of fresh vege
tables; which, with fresh butter, &c., is very accep
table after a tour of two months and a half on
bread and bacon fare. The Morm'ons are a very
regular, well informed, and well disposed people.
They are very kind to us, and are doing all in their
power to make 1113' comfortable-;-repairing our wa
gons, &c. They are buildings.. fine State house ; or,
council house, as they term it. Their. dwellings
are small, mostly made of sun-dried bricks, with
sonic few log huts, and are quite comfortable; and
the city. is two or three, miles square. They are
ready for any kind of trade, aad we have exchanged,'
for a small difference,. a few of our oxen that were
thin in flesh."
Mineral Region of Lake Superior.
Extract from 'the remarks made by Mr. J. S.
Hodie, on the Mineral Region of Lake Stiperior,
at the meeting of the American Association for
the advancement of. Science, held recently at
Cambridge :
"„The mines are wrought wholly for native cop
per. The veinstone with scattered particles, fur.
nish what is called stamp mark; which is crushed
under heavy stamps and then washed; the lumps
are called barrel ore, being packed in barrels for
transportation ; and the masses, after being cut up
into pieces not exceeding two tons in weight, are
shipped in bulk. -The size of some of 'these masses
is so enormous as almost to exceed belief. They
have been broken up in the. Cliff 'Mine of 60 and
even SO tons in weight. Such pieces' are reduced
in the mine to fragments of seven tons weight and
less, and after being hoisted to the surface are still
further reduced.
At the Minesota. Mine, near the Ontonagon
River, I had an opportunity of examining in June
the most extraordinary mass yet met with. Two
shafts had been sunk on the line of the vein 150-ft.
apart. At the depth of about 30 feet they struck
massive copper, which lay in a huge sheet with
the same underlay as that of the vein—about 15
deg. towards the North. Leaving this sheet as a
hanging wall,.a level was run under it connecting
the two, shafts. For this whole distance of 150 ft.
the mass appears to be continuous, and how much
further it goes on the line of the vein either way
there is no evidence, nor beside to what depth it
penetrates in the solid vein. I examined it with
care, striking it repeatedly with my hammer in
order to detect, if possible, by the sound any break
or interruption there might be in the mass—for a
thin scale of stone encrusted it sometimes and con
cealed the face of the metal. Examinations had
been made by drilling through this scale, where it
attained the thickness of an inch or so; but in no
place had any sign of a break been found. It formed
the whole hanging wall of the level, showing a
width of least eight feet above the floor in which
its lower edge was lost. It had been cut through
in only one place, where a partial break afforded a
convenient opportunity. Measuring the thickness
here as well as the irregular shape of the gap ad
mitted, it was found somewhat to exceed five feet.
Assuming the thickness to average only one foot,
there would be in this mass 1200 cubic feet, or
about 250 tons—still it is not safe to assume even
one foot, for the masses vary extremely in thickness.
The mode adopted to remove these masses-is to
cut channels through them with cold chisels, after
they are shattered by large sand blasts pat in behind
them. Grooves are cut with the chisels across their
smallest places, one man holding, and another stri
king, as in drilling. A chip of copper three-quar
ters of an inch wide, and up to six inches in length,
is taken out, and the process is repeated until the
groove passes through the mass. The expense of
this work is from $3, to $l2 per superficial feet of
the face exposed. Fragments of veinstone enclosed
in the copper prevent the use of saws. • A pbwerful
machine, occupying little room, is much needed,
which would perform more economically this
work.
The greatest thickness of any mass cut through
at the Cliff mine has been about three feet. Their
occurrence through the vein is not regular. Barren
spots alternate with productive portions. The same
is the case in all the mines. The total product of
the Cliff Mine for the year 1848 is estimated at
830 tons, averaging 60 per cent. During the pres
ent year more than half this. amount has been al
ready sent down, and thelte is enough more on
the surface and in sight in the mine to warrant the
belief that 1000 tons will be. the product of the
year's work, or 600 tons of copper. The whole
amount of copper annually imported into the U. S.
is about the value of $2,000,000 or about 5400
tons. But little has been supplied from our own
mines. Nine such mines, then, as the Cliff, would
render us independent of foreign supplies. From
present appearances, after careful examination of
'the region, and consideration of progress made in
mining since my last visit in 1846, I feel myself
warranted in expressing a decided conviction that
this amount of copper must be supplied in a very few
years, and this metal soon become, as lead already
has, one of export instead of import. The recent
failures of mining speculations wildly undertaken,
and ignorantly and extravagantly conducted, may
for a tithe check the development of these mines;
but their wonderfully rich character is now begin
ning to be properly appreciated, as well as the reli
ance which may be put in the surface-appearance
of the veins. Some curious features'in their char
acter and distribution have been detected, which
have heretofore escaped observation for want of
sufficient data, and which will, I believe, be found
of great consequence in the selection of the best
localities. These, after further examination, I may
at another time make public. The history of these
mines, so far, has remarkably proved the foresight
and excellent judgment of the lamented Doctor
Houghton, particularly so in his predictions of the
disastrous effects that must result from such specu
lations as have caused the country to:be overrun
by hordes of adventurers.
The silver found associated with the
. copper has
not proved of much importance, perhaps for the
reason that the greater part of it is purloined by
the miners. The Cliff Mine has probably yielded
more than $30,000 worth, of which not more than
a tenth part has been secured by the proprietors.
I saw myself, the present season,, no less than six
lbs. and eight ounces of lumps and bars of 'silver
seized in the hands of an absconding yvorkman."
State of Pennsylvania vs. The
Wheeling Bridge.
The bridge in process of erection, across the
Ohio river, at Wheeling, is said to be too low to
admit the passage of steamboats under it during
high witer,.and will therefore materially obstruct
the navigation. To abate the nuisance, the people
of Pittsburg, in the name of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, have brought .suit in the District
Court of the UnitetSfafes. The case was recently
tried, and Justice GRIER delivered an opinion on
the motion for an injunction, from which we opine
that the object of the 'Pittsburgers seems like' to
be gained in the further prosecution of the suit. He
held—
Ist. That the Wheeling Bridge isnot such as was
authorized by its charter.
2d. That the company are bound 'strictly by
their charter, and cannot subject navigators to
trouble, expense or delay. It is no excuse that the
encroachment upon navigation is a small encroach
ment, or a little nuisance, nor is the additional cost
and expense of property constructing the bridge
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any excuse.
3d. That as the State of Virginia has not
authorized this bridge, she is.not a necessary party
to this proceeding.
4th. That the present application is not too late,
because there'was no reason to 'anticipate that the,
defendants would violate their charter.
sth. That the right of the State of l'ennsyNania
to proceed for an. injunction agaifilLe nuisance, to
her citizens Without her own territory, is a new
question ; but if 'she could not i ltiii ; 'that ground, yet
by , reason of the injury to her own public works,
it is probable she may proceed in shis court.
6th. That, the question being new, and involv
ing jurisdiction, an injunction will not now be
granted; bectiuSe the injury apprehendidis not
im
minent•and irreparable before the sitting of the
Supreme ,Court; the company and its individual
members are liable for all,damage that, may be
done, and they will gain no adyantage by delay;
for if. a decree gbes against thent, they will have to
take the bridge down at their own exTiene. The
cause will have precedence on the list, and on the
first Monday of December, the complainant will
have an opportunity of moving the court 'for an
injunction on bill and answer.
Matrimony.
When a young . tradesman, in Holland or Ger
many goes a courting, the first question the young
woman asks him is, " Are you able to:pay the
charges?" That is to , say in English, are you able
to keep a wife iyhen you have got her? What al
world of 'misery it would prevent' if the young
womeisnrall countries would sticklo•the:wis' dom
•of that question): , ;„ •::
The Lover Star.
A Legend of the Chippeways
I obtained the following,7 legend from the lips of
an Indian trader whom I met at the Island of La
Pointe, in Lake Superior. He said it• was related
to him by a hunter of the Chippeway nation, and
that he bad heard a singular story among the
Chippeways:
There was once a quarreamong the stars; when
one of theth watikiven from its home in the heav
en's and descenda% the earth. It wandered from
one tribe of Indians to another, and had been seen
hovering over the camp fires of one thousand In
dians 'when they were preparing themselves 'to
sleep. It always attracted attention, and inspired
wonder and admiration. If often lighted upon the
heads of little children, as if for.the purpose of play ;
ing with thern, but they were - invariably frightened,
and drove it away by their loud crying. Among
all the people in the world only one could be fouhd
who was not afraid of this beautiful star, and this
was .a little girl, the daughter of a Chippeway war
rior. She was not afraid of the star, but rather
than this, she loved it with her whole heart, and
was very happy in her love. That she was loved
by. the star in return,there could be no doubt, for
wherever she travelled with her father through the
wildetness, there'aS the night came on did the star
follow; but it was never seen in the day time.—
When the girl awoke at night, the star floated just
above her heal and, when she was asleep, it was
constant in it's watchfulness that she never opened
her eyes, even at midnight, withput beholding its
brilliant light.. People wondered •at this strange
condition of things, but how much more did they "
wonder, when they found tliat the father never re
turnedhome_ without an abundance of game. They .
therefilre concluded that the star must be the soul
of the Good Spirit, and they evep after spoke of it
with veneration.
Time passed on, and it was midsummer. The
Indian girl had gone into the woods for the purpose
of gathering berries. Those of the wintergreen
were nearly all eaten up by the pigeons and deer,
and, as the cranberries were beginning to ripen,
she wandered into a large marsh with a view of
tilling her willow basket with them. ,She did so,
and in the tangled thickets of the swamps she lost
her way. She became frightened and cried aloud
for her father to come to he assistance. The
only creatures that answered her cries were the
frogs and lonely bittern. The bight was rapidly
coming, and the farther she wandered the more in
tricate became her path. At one time she was
compelled to wade into the water even to her knees,
and then again would she fall into a deep hole, and
almost became drowned among the poisonous slime
and weeds. Night came, and the poor girl looked
up at the sky, hoping that she might see the star
that she loved. A "storm had arisen, and the rain
fell so rapidly that a star could . not
.live in it, and
therefore was there none to be seen. The storm
continued, the waters'of the country rose, and, in
rushing into the deeper lake, they destroyed the
Indian girl, and washed her body away so that it
never could be found.
Many seasons passed away and the star continued
to be seen above the watch-fires of the Claippeways;
but it would never remain long in one place, and
As light appeared to have become dimmed. It ever
seemed to be looking for something that it could
not find, and people knew that it was unhappy, on
account of the untimely death of the girl' it had
loved. Additional years passed on, and with the
leaves of autumn, it finally disappeared. A cold
and long winter soon lollowed..and then thee hottest
summer that had ever been known. During this
season it so happened that a hunter chanced at
night to follow a bear into one of the largest swamps
of the land, when to his astonishment he discovered
a small light hanoing over the water. It was so
beautiful that he followed it for a long distance, but
it led into such dangerous places that he gave up
the pursuit, aad returned to tell his people what he
had seen.. And then it was that the oldest men of
the tribe told him that the light he had seen was
the sear that had been driverrfrom heaven, and that
it was now wandering over the earth for the pur
pose of finding the beautiful girl it had loved. And
that same star is still upon the earth, and is often
seen by the hunters as they journey at night thro'
the wilderness.
Triumph of Learning.
Mind constitutes the majesty of man—virtue his
true nobility. The tide of improvement, which is
now flowing through the land like another Niagara,
is destined to roll on downward to the latest poster
ity ; and it will bear them on its bosom, our vir
tues, our vices, our glory or our sliame, or what
ever else we may transmit as an inheritance. It,
then, in a'great measure, depends upon the present,
whether the moth of immortality; of ignorance,
and the vampire of luxury, shall prove the over
throw of the republic; or whether knowledge and
virtue, like pillars, shall support her against the.
whirlwind of war, ambition, corruption, and' the
remorseless tooth of time.
The cynick may smile at the idea, but there is,•
perhaps, many a germ of genius now in America,
destined to rise to the pinnacle of human , glory.—
Go search the record of renown. It-is not to col
leges alone we are to look for great and good,men.
The Saviour of mankind chose his companions
from the fishing boat; and many of the most illus
trious characters that ever illuminated the world,
rose by the aid of some humble means. Dr. Her
schel, who, with the eye of a philosopher, searched
out and added another world to tilt solar system,
was a fifer boy in the army; Ferguson, the very
sun of science, was a poor weaver, and learned t o
read by hearing his father teach an•. elder brother.
Search the records of our revolution, and the name
of Sherman, of Franklin, and many others, may
be adduced as evidence of the truth of this position.
Active education is ever on the increase; like
money, its interest becomes compound—doubles,
and in the' course of years forms a vast national
treasury. Give your children fortune, without ed
ucation, and at least half the number will go to the
tomb of oblivion; perhaps of ruin. Give them edu
,cation, and they will accumulate fortunes; they
will be a fortune to themselves and to their country.
It is an inheritance worth more than gold, ;or it
buys true honor—they can never spend nor lose it;
and through life it proyee a friend—in ddath, a con
solation. Give your „children education, and no
tyrant will trample on, your liberties. Give your
children education, and the silver shod horse of the%
despot will never trample in ruins the fabric of
your freedom.
Minemota.
The message of Governor Ramsey appears in the
Minesota ' papers. He, proposes a revision of
. the
the electoral law, and the appointment of a com
mittee to frame a code of laws,. to be subniitted to
the legislature at-its present session, as the - laws of
,
Wisconsin are not only insufficient,, but are not .
very well known among the. people. He advises
an organization of the militia of the Territory with
a view to future Indian difficulties; with a special
Care for the forinatiOn:Of a corps of Mounted
Rangers; suggests that great good might be done
bythe General .Government's opening a military
road from• Fort Snelling to the Missouri river, and
marching A considerable ferce qycy it every year,
.
there .being .5,000 warlike Indians in..the Terri
tory,.sOrne,qf . them discontented; urges the forma
tion of a 'system of finance simple and expansive
enough to serve in . the present and future;
earnestly -
advises a merrierial to Congress to extend - the pre
emption privilege to all settlers on public lands to
which. the Indian 4.itle has been extinguished;
whether surveyed or not; . insists with force on
laws to repress the liquor traffic With the Indians,
condemns the speculation in bounty and lantrwar
rants, which fosters a non:resident land monopoly,
thereby , , delaying and disturbing. the . natural and
proper deVelopement of that . region of country.
The Governor further 'recorrittienffif" buying the
land of shei Sioux - Indians west of the' Mississippi;'
building sundry roads, making the Mississippi
navigable above the ralle.of St... Anthony; goes for
taking means to increase theArade with,,Lord Sel
kirre Red RiVer settleinent, building jails, increase
marl factltties to the'exteddf it Territorial mail
three times every week, keeping in the archives of
the Territory files of its newspapers, and the en
couragementtoi. agrieettlint.
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