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- - 10.'1.6 vetegares front Penusylvanie - to - the - recoil
.1 National Convention attic friends of Commot
Schools, warmly recommended the propriety o
holding'a State Convention at Harrisburg, on th . . .
16th day of January 1850. The County Committe"
i announce that a County Meeting of the friends
the Coinmon School System,
will be held at th'
Court' House, in .the city of Lancaster, on We
esday, the 21st inst., at 2 o'clock, P. M., for th
puipose of electing delegates to represent Lancas
.ter county in the proposed State Convention.
It is hoped that all who feel an interest in the
success of an efficient popular education will make ;
it their duty to attend
GEO. M. KLINE,
A. EL HOOD,
P. McCONOMY,
W. L. RAKESTRAW,
JOHN . MARTIN,
JOS. KONIGMAC HER,
-County Committee
nov 6-41-3t]
Lancastei Bank.
November 5 '
1899 T.
HE Directors have this day declared a dividend
of five per cent for the last six months, payable
on demand. , CHST. BACHSIAN,
nov 6 3t-41 . Cashier.
• • Lancaster Savings Institution. y 'e
.• OTICE.—At a meeting of the board of True- . n.
Ntees of the Lancaster Savings Institution, held rn
on the 18th day of October last, it was, among ad
.other things, tie
tßesolved, That Ten Thousand Dollars of the
.ra
I,apital Stock of the Lancaster Savings Institution, , n
i• addition to that already paid in, be and the same
is hereby required to be paid by
,the Stockholders, ia
' . ;being ten dollars on each share of stock) in four
. equal quarterly instalments, as follows, viz: 15
One-fourth thereof on the Ist day of April, 1850. 30
One do.
One do. let " " July, " 45
let " October " 10
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One do. Ist " January, 185 L - 45
I, And that the times for declaring the semi-annual 45
Idividend, be changed from the Ist Thursday in May )0
and November, to the Ist Thursday in July and )0
i
January of each year. At the same time it was 1
a further . 1-
- Resolved, That from and after the let day of ~,
, November 1949, the rates of Interest to be paid on I 8
i moneys deposited, be as follows, viz: n
On sums deposited for three months, 4 per cent.
On do
/iL
do " 6 & 9 do 4t
On do "
do " I 5 "
And that the Interest be paid semi-annually on the ,
12 month deposites.
The capital stock of the Lancaster Savings Insti
tution, is fixed by the act of Incorporation, at
/ I
(/50,000, of which sum 820,000 has already been •
paid in, and the instalments now ordered to be paid .
will. increase that amount to 330,000, by the Ist :
day of January, 1851.
Thirt.lrtatitpAionaffithtern'filiost sincere thanks to a
! tor generous public - for the very liberal patronage be
at/ stowed on this line under the former Proprietors, I
beg leave most respectfully to ask a continuance of
it under the present '
Maf29,,49-19)
Linz Hotel
T HE Moravian Society have re-built and en
ilarged the Hotel, at the delighttial village of
Litiz, and the undersigned having leased the same,
beg leave, respectfully, to call the attention of those
who are esirous of seeking a calm and quiet re
treat during the summer months, to the advantages
of this place.
The village of Lrrzz is situated in the midst of a
most delightful region of country, eight miles ois
tant from the. city of Lancaster, with which place it
hat a ready and regular DAILY communication, by
means of Stages over a good turnpike-road. Per
sons leaving Washington City, Baltimore or Phila
delphia, in the murninv reach here the same day,
as an Accommodation Coach leaves Lancaster fur
Litiz, at 4 o'clock 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. FREAUFF, as also the Boys , Academy, under
the charge of Mr. JoHN BECK, so long and favora
bly known throughout the,Uuited States, give this
place a degree of peculiar interest.
The Hotel occupied by us, has been entirely and
newly furnished, and is sufficiently capacious to
accommodate a large number of visitors, with pri
vate parlors and all the comforts of home. The
walks and scenery about the village are delightful.
iltr Our Terms are moderate.
SHRODER & BARR.
Tune 26, 1549
SHENK &
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 general_
such as Lykensr Valley, Baltimore Company, Pine
'Grove, Shamokin, Pittston, &c., with a great variety
of Coal for lime-burning and. Sulphur Coal for
smithing. Also, a general
ASSORTMENT OF LUMBER,
will be kept constantly on hand. Having made ar
rangements with the Saw brills, every kind of bill
stuff will 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 accommodate all
who may favor them with their custom, pledging
themselves to sell as low as any others in the city
of Lancaster or its vicinity. - Now is the time for
Bargains! B. F. SHENK,
R. H. LONG.
O 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.
Mai' 27, '49
London Mustard, Pickles & Sauces.
Mushroom and Walnut Ke*chep.
Prepared Salad Dressing for Lobsters, Chick
ens, &c.
English Mustard in pound and half pound bottles
Dunn's Chemically Prepared Chocolate for Inca
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.
Real Gorgona Anchovies.
. Stoughton Bitters.
Syrups of every sort.
Liqueres of the choicest kinds.
London Pickles, Chow Chow, Piccalli, Gherkins,
Onions, &c.
PAUL DE VERB & 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 ofthe 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
Removal.
WILLIAM W. BROWN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Has removed his office, to East King Street, nearly
opposite the Farmers' Bank, between the office of
J. N. Lightner and the store of W. Piper.
May 1, 1849. 14
Dr. M. M. Moore, Dentist.
STILL continues to perform a. operations on th
TEETH upon terms to suit fhe times. Office
North Queen street, opposite Kauffman's Hotel
april 19
Geo. W. Hunter,
..ITTO.RNEY ST LAW.
rIFFICE—North Queen Street, first door to the
kl 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
L ANDIS & BLACK,
ATTORNIES AT LA W:
Office—Three doors. below the. Lancaster Bank,
South Queen Street, Lancaster, Penn'a.
;Kr Al kinds of Scrivening, such as writing Wills,
Deeds, Mortgages, Accounts, &c., will be attended
to with correctness and despatch.
January 16, 1849
ALEXANDER L. HAYES,
ATTORNEY AT LAW:
Office—Wen King Street, next door below C. Hager
& SOWe Store.
January 9, '49
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
W. Whiteside,
ATTORNEY . AT.LAW,
NAS removed to the office formerly occupied
by E. C. Reigart; Esq., in West King street,
3d house below lYir. Reed's Tavern
April 10
i'IIEORGE W. WELIWY,
1 131 - ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Offers his professional services to the public. Office
in Centre Square, in :the room formerly occupied
by M. Carpenter, Mayor. [May 4149—it
Strasburg and Lancaster Stage.
THE undersigned, thankful for the encourage
ment received since the establishment of this
line, begs leave to inform his friends and the public
generally, that he continues running a Stage daily
between Strasburg and Lancaster.
Leaving Miller's, Strasburg, at 7 o'clock A. M.
" Shertz's, Lancaster, at 4P. M.
FARE—Each way, 371 cts. Children under 10
years of age, half price. Each passenger will be
entitled to 50 poundsbaggage.
The cars from Philadelphia and from the West
arrive in time for 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 from 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 of Strasburg, is recom
mended as possessing many advantages over other
places. It IS but a fes, 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.
D. MILLER
Marble Yard.
eptiE 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 Pagan, situated in North
Queen Street, in the city of Lancaster, a,few doors
north of Van Kanan's (formerly ScholfieliPs) tavern,
whe-e 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'lige
of the business in the most celebrated Marb' 03-
tablishments in Philadelphia and New Yon..
Abner S. Bear was an apprentice to Daniel Pagan,
and has had many years experience. As their
work is all to be finished by themselves, they feel
assured, that tfiey can afford entire satisfaction to
their customers.
ir.7- 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] ABNER S. BEAR.
Unionville Boarding School
FOR GIRLS.
THIS Seminary is handsomely situated in Union
ville, Cheater 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 lemale.teachers.
The School will commence on the first second
day in the ninth month of each year, and continue
in session forty-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 weeps, one half payable at the commence
ment, and the remainder at the close of the time.
. -
Letters addressed to the Principal, through the
Post Office, at Unionville, will be attended to.
July 24-4m-26j
Sprecher Si. Rohrer's 'Cheap Hard-
HARDWARE, Glass, Paints, Oils, and Varnishes
at that long established stand, East King st ,
Lancaster, formerly occupied by Howett 8, Krieder,
a few doors east of the Court House, neat 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 opeoed
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 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 exchange for
goods. jan IE-50
HORACE F. ASH. ISAAC R. DILLER
Land and General Agency Office,
AT THE CAPITAL OF ILLINOIS,
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD.
To non-residents owners 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 Office 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, &c.,
buying and selling all 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.
Hon, James Buchanan, Lancaster, Penn'a.
" Benj. Champneys, , c, c‘
Reah Frazer, Esq., ." ‘,
Wm. Wathiot, Esq., ce ‘c
Roland Diller, Esq., New Holland, Penn'a
Davis, Esq., ~, ,‘ -- ~
Hon. Daniel Sturgeon, U. S. Senate.
" Jas. Cooper, " ,c
James Fox, Esq., Harrisburg, Penn'a.
Gen. Robert Patterson, Philadelphia, "
" Adam Diller, " ."
Jos. L. Chester, Esq., ~
Col. S. W. Black, Pittsburg, "
His Ex'l A. C. French, Governor Illinois.
Hon. Thos. H. Campbell, Auditor "
" John Moore, . Treasurer "
" S. H. Treat, Judge Supreme Court
" Lyman Trumbull, g,
" J. Dean Caton, if
April 17, 1849. 11
Richard's himself again !
PHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
I . 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
Banda, Bite, Stirrups, Miller's Brands, Letters and
Figures, &c., &c., manufactured 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, 1849. 6m-26
MIA% 516 WatiLaajtaMtali
1131111 M_NIN - 711PIEW
OFFICE—In Eramph'B Building,
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
Orange and North queen Streets,
LANCASTER, PA.
Lancaster, Talyl r 1849
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iJantaOtct vint/ctliqcnat.
CITY OF LANCASTER, TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 6, 1849.
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CHAS. BUFFINGTON
Ware Store.
REFERENCES
SURGEON
" , THAT COUNTRY IS THE MOST PROSPEROUS, WHERE LABOR COMMANDS THE GREATEST. REWARD."-BLICELANAN
WENTZ'S
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BEE - • - HIVE.
wawa
North Queen Street.
1 CASE Lupin's high col'd French Merinoes
Colors—Blue, Scarlet, Crimson, Maroon, Pink,
Green and Modes. '
1 case Lupin's plain cold Mouse-de-Laine ;
warranted all wool.. Greens, Blue, Crimson, Pink,
&c. High col'd Cachmeres, now opening at the
Bee Hive. CHAS. E. WENTZ & BRO.,
North Queen st.
Ladies' Dark Shades of Kid Gloves—super fabrics
—Alexander's, Bajou's, and Cerf Beer
At Wentz's Bee Rive
DRESS SlLKS.—Ladies are particularly invited
to examine the stylds and shades, as we are 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 CoPd Flannels and Cloths—'d odes and
Browns for Ladies' Sacks. Now, Ladies, who will
be without that comfortable and deservingly popular
apparel 7---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 $3OO at
WENTZ'S BEE HIVE STORE,
North Queen st.
BONNET RIBBONS.—Rich and splendid de
signs for the Fall and Winter.
Neck Ribbons—New Styles.
Waist " 32
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 al-The Bee hive.
Also ,Furniture Fringes.
Plain and Fig'd Baizes—for tables and carpel
Splendid Embossed Cloth Table Covers.
New Styles Silk Vestings
Splendid 81k 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 & BRO.
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1 case Blue and \\ hite Cotton :Stripes,—warrant
ed Fast Colors—worth 10 cents, now sell for 61
AT THE BEE HIVE, North Queen at.
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.
•
Ticking! and Muslim
Now for Bargains.-1 Case fancy Cassimeres—
just received and for sale at prices, that their beauty
and cheapness astonish all,
AT THE BEE HIVE
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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. I all soon at the Bee litre and examine
for yourselves, and secure, ere too late, one of the
handsomest and most graceful articles that so richly
enhances the costume.
tH .IS. E. WENTZ & BRO.,
Sept 25,'49-35] North Queen Street
Grand Centre of Attraction.
LANCASTER TOWER HALL CLOTHING
STORE.—Just received, together with the
latest Fall and Winter Fashions, the largest and
moat splendid assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS ever before exhibited in Lancaster county,
at H. 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 respecl ully in
vited to an examination of this magnificent stock,
comprising an unrivalled collection of uncut Cloths,
Caesimeres, and Vestings ; with Overcoats, Sack
Dress and Frock Coats,Monkey Jackets, Pants,
Vests, Shirts, Stocks, hams, 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, he 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
West, is just out, call and see. [sept 2.5-Iy-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, .
for the Fall and Winter Trade, and that e ---111 4.11_,M0
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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 moat 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, Bore 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 HaVand 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, '42 , 3m-36
City Boot and Shoe Store.
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 Kau
an's (late Scholfieldls) Hotel, • where, he trusts, a
generous public will give him a call, and examine
his fine assortment of Boons and SEIOES, 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 he of the best material
and manufacture. Also, Ladies', Misses', and
Children>s Shoes, of every variety and style, and of
the finest and beet mechanical execution.
Customer Work executed at short notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The undersigned most respectfully solicits a call
from the Ladies and Gentlemen of this county, as
he is confident of being able to please in his work
manship, as well as in quality and price.
N. B. Repairing neatly done.
JACOB FLICK, Proprietor.
Oct 2, ,49 3m-36
RIHL & MAYHEW'S
Daguerreotype Rooms,
Over J. F. LONG'S DRUG STORE, Lancaster.
THE subscribers have opened a Room at the
above place, and are now prepared to take
Portraits of all sizes, ranging in price from $1 00 to
$lO CO. Visitors are informed that no portrait will
be allowed to leave which is not satisfactary to the
sitter. Perfect Pictures guaranteed.
If you 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, a view of a public or private building, a por
trait set in a breast-pin, bracelet, locket or ring,
call upon us.
Hours from 8 until sunset. For children from
10 to 3 o'clock. Pictures tam' in all weathers.
Instructions given and all articles used in the
business furnished at reasonable prices.
July , 10,0m-24] RIHL & MAYHEW.,
Fall Dry Goods.
JUST RECEIVED and now opening at
ERBENS NEW STORE,
National House Building, North Queen Street,
Lancaster, a new and beautiful assortment of every
description of G 00 D S suited to the Fall Season.
The assortment consists of an extensive variety;
and every article will be sold at the very lowest
prices.
Maus de Laines.—All the most desirable styles
of neat figured, and the best shades of Plain Blue,
lode, Scarlet, Pink, Green, Crimson, &c.
Rich Figured Cashmeres.—A complete stock of
elegant styles which will- be sold at very small
profits.
Dress Silks.—Brocade figured, plain, changeable,
striped Glace, and the most superior qualities of
Glossy Blacks.
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Changeable Green and Blalck Mantilla SATIN,
the most fashionable articles for the fall.
in - Silk Fringes, Laces, Cinws, Boltings, Collars,
4 Gloves, Hosiery, 4-c., 4-c.
FALL BONNET RIBBONS!—Also: A large
stock of Staple Goods, which will be sold at the
very greatest bargains.
Flannels, Sheetings, Tickings, Checks, Ginghams,
Calicoes, M uslins, Table Covers, Napkins, Towel
ings, &c., &c.
Woolen Yarn!--Always on hand a large assort
ment of Yarns of every quality and price.
irr Together with the cheapest lot of CLOTHS,
CASSIMERES and VESTLNGS, ever before offer
ed for sale in this city. All the new styles of Dress
Goods received every few days, and the prices will
be right! CHAS. M. ERBEN & BRO.,
oct 2-36] National House, North Queen street.
No. SO IMPORTANT No. SO
Fall and Winter Dry Goods.
CLOTHS, Cassimeres, Satinets, Vestings, and
other goods for Men's and Boy's wearing
appafel.
• Merinoes, Cashmeres, Alpaccas, Delnines, Ging
hams; &c., of various shades and styles.
BLK. DRESS SILKS, Silk Cravats, Hdkfs., &c.
Calicoes, Hosiery, Gloves, bleach'd and unbl'd
Muslins, ickings, Checks, &c.
LINENS, bleach'd and unbl'd, Cloth, Linen and
Cotton Table Covers, Flannels, Blankets, Shawls,
with a general assortment of goods generally kept
in a DRY GOODS STORE.
To which we would expressly invite our friends
and the public in general, as we will spare no pains
to please all who may call. Our stock of Goods is
new, bought for-Cash, therefore we are satisfied we
can and will sell goods as low as any other estab
lishment in the city.
Our fiends from the country who wish to pur
chase materials for a suit of clothes, would do well
by calling to examine our stock of CLOTHS, CASH
MERES, &c.; in this they will realize a great saving,
us well as in any other article we offer for sale.
Groceries and Queensrvare,
Tea, Coffee, 71itizar, Molasses, with every article
in the grocery line. Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Rai
sins, Candies, Almonds, Filberts, Creani and
Ground Nuts, &c.
Baskets—French and other travelling, also mar
keting Baskets, with - or without covers, Basket
Carriages, Chairs, &c..
AMCKEREL
200 Bbls. and .1- bbls. of the choicest brands—
Mackerel warranted.
'OBACCO AND SEGARS wholesale and retail
We would especially invite the attention of all
who wish to purchase articles at the lowest possi
ble prices to call at No. 80 North Queen St., under
the Museum, two squares from the Court House.
PINKERTON & SMELTZ.
ly-10-37
October 9, '49
Plsiinfleid Classical Academy, near
Carlisle.
THE Seventh Session (five months) will commen
ce on onday, November sth, 1849.
The situation is retired, and well calculated to
please those who desire to remove boys from evil
influences. In regard to its healthfulness—no
serious sickness has occurred since its commence
ment.
The course of studies is ample, including Ancient
and Modern Languages, Mathematics, Vocal and
Instrumental Music, &c. The number of students
is limited, and they are constantly under the care
of well qualified instructors.
Terms 550 per session.
References, &c., given by •
R. K. BURNS, Principal,
October 16-6t-38] Carlisle.
Franklin College.
MITE Fall term of this institution has commenced.
Tuition per quarter, $5,00 in the Junior Depart
ment, and $7,50 in the Senior Department. Pro
vision is made for the gratuitous instruction of sev
eral worthy pupils who may need it. Owing to the
limited number admitted to the institution, peculiar
advantages will be afforded to those desirous of
obtaining a thorough knowledge of the Languages,
and of the higher branches of an English education.
Apply to either of the instructors, or to
JOHN C. BAKER, President.
sept 11 , 49 3mo-33
Strasburg Academy.
LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
THIS Institution has been in successful operation
under the care of its present Principal and Pro
prietor for the last ten years. The Course of
Studies embrace all the common English and Math
ematical branches, the Latin, Greek, French, Span
ish and German Languages, Vocal and Instrumental
Music. The whole expenses for Tuition, Board,
Washing, &c., per session of five months $55 00.
The Winter Term will commence on the Ist Mon
day of November. For circulars, references, &c.,
address Rev. D. M'CARTER.
September 15,'49 2m-35
GETZ & HARBERGER,
PRACTICAL GAS FITTERS,
WEST KING ST., LANCASTER.
PLAIN and Ornamental Gas Fitting, and general
furnishing of Gas Fixtures. Gas Pipes intro
duced into Churches, Stores,Dwelling Houses, and
public establishments, at the shortest notice. All
their work warranted.
Old Fixtures repaired, and alterations made in
the most improved and substantial manner. Orders
strietly attended to. [Oct 2, ,49—tf-36
Fashionable Boot & Shoe Maker.
ADAM S. KELLER takes pleasure in informing
his friends and the public of Lancaster county,
that he still continues to manufacture
BOOTS AND SHOES, pa
in the most fashionable and elegant manner, in
North Queen Street, two doors north of the Post
Office, at his old stand.
A large variety of Ladies' and Children's Shoes
just finished ; all of which have been made up from
the best Leather in the market.
All who want a good Boot or Shoe, as well as a
neat fit, are invited to call as above.
May 15, 1349, 16
R. otice.
TIURSUANT to the provisions of the act, entitled
"An Act to prescribe the manner of giving
notice of applications for Banks," and in accord
ance with the provisions of the 25th Section of
Article 1 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania the
President, Directors and Stockholders of "The
Lancaster County Bank," 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 last 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 cf
Lancaster, ann 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.
Juno 19, 1849 6m-2I
JONAS D. BACHMAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Office in M arket Square, in the room lately occupied
by G. W. M 'Elroy, Esq.
april 24 '49 tf-13
DENTISTRY.
JOHN M'CALLA, D. D. S.,
Continues to pertorm all operations coming
within the province of the Dental Surgeon, at his
Office, - in East King Street, fifth door from the
Court House, Lancaster. (Aug 24,48-Iy-30
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The Plobgh Had the Sickle
NY HON. TRISTAM BURGER
With the pioneer axe what a conquest is made ;
What a field from the forest is won !
What regions reduced from wilderness shade,
Are now warmed in the beams of the sun.
From the rock where our fathers in exile first
landed,
Their clearing from river to river has spread ;
And mountains and plains by their sons are com
manded,
Till now on the beach of Pticific we tread.
What a farm for a nation to cultivate now !
And gather the wonderful harvest it yields;
'Tie an empire reduced to the sickle and the plough,
An empire of gardens, and orchards and fields.
Hail, nation of farmers ! rejoice in your toil,
And shout when your harvest is o'er;
Receive the oppressed to your land with a smile;
But Gown every foe from your iron-bound shore.
The plough and the sickle shall shine bright in glory,
When the sword and the sceptre shall crumble
iu rust;
Ar.d the farmer shall live, both in song and in story.
When Warriors and kings are forgotten in dust.
THE WIND
The wind is a bachelor,
Merry and free
He roves at his pleasure
o , er land and o'er sea;
And he kisses the flower,
And he sleeps when he lists
In a jessamine bower.
He gives to the cheek
Of the maiden its bloom,
He tastes her warm kisses,
Enjoys their perfume ;
But truant-like, often
The sweets that he sips,
Are lavished nest moment
On lovelier lips.
Advertising.
The New York Tribune, in a labored article on
a reform in trade, gives the following hints, in re
gard to the item of advertising:
We have remarked that extensive advertising is
one of the means, by which the reform in trade is
to be accomplished. The two classes, buyers and
sellers, have a common interest in finding 'each
other, that is to say, it is for the interest of him
who can supply a certain want cheapest, to have
every !payer aware of the fact; and it is for the
interest of the buyer no less. An expenditure of
Hy thousand dollars, may not be too much, one of
five thousand, may be too little for that purpose.—
If, for example, somebody has discovered, as we see
it stated in a southern paper, a substance, or chem
ical compound, which will dispense with the labor
now required in washing clothes, or the half of it,
at a very small cost, the owner of this patent may
spend fifty thousand dollars a year in advertising
it, and then not spend enough. There are inven
tions, within our knowledge, worth hundreds of
thousands, if the patentees knew how, and had the
enterprise to bring them home to the knowledge of
all interested—by the failings they will never realise
twenty thousand. Whoever can supply this city
cheapest, with almost any article which will meet
a general, want hitherto more expensively met, can
not advertise too much if he knows how to ad
vertise at all. And yet many a dealer in our city,
pays a thousand dollars more for an eligibly located
store, than he need pay in a less frequented street,
and does not pay a hundred dollars a year for ad
vertising!. He willingly pays a thousand dollars.
merely to let some ten thousand people know that
he has certain articles to sell, but grudges five hun
dred dollars to give the same knowledge to millions.
Will the business men of New Orleans take the
hint? Now is the time for advertising. If a pro
per effort is made, the approaching season will be
one of unusual activity in this city.
In reference to this subject, the Boston Times
says:
"Ii you want to obtain a situation; if you want
to obtain help; if you want to hire or let a house;
if you want to obtain boarders; if you want to
sell your goods, wares and merchandize; finally, ii
you want to get business, and make money, ad
vertise, advertise."
A NEW ORLEAN'S EDITOR'S VIEW OP THE PA.
RAlLnoen.—The editor of the N. 0. Bulletin, who
is sojourning in this city, writes home the follow.
ing account of the Pennsylvania Railroad ..--Public
Ledger.
I have previously alluded to this road, but the
more I see and hear of it, the greater importance I
attach to the work. It is evidently the great work
of the kind in the United States, connected as it will
be with the great lines of the West. To this city
its importance and benefits, can hardly be over es
timated. It is to connect Philadelphia and Pitts
burg, the distance being about 300 miles. The
State owns the road, already completed from this
to Lancaster, and a private company ownb the one
from Lancaster to Harrisburg, and it is from Harris
burg the Central Road tarts.
Sixty three miles of it to Lewistown are already
finished, and sixty odd miles more to the toot of the
mountain will be completed by the spring. There
it joins the State postage railroad, across the moun
tains 36 miles to Johnstown, from which point they
are also at work in strong force, towards Pittsburg.
Tre company have leased the road between Harris
burg and Lancaster, and have made an offer to the
State to hire from them that between Lancaster and
this city. on terms which will no doubt be accepted.
They then will have the entire control of the whole
route to Pittsburg, as they only intend to use the
State postage road across the• mountains, until they
can complete one of their own, through a new and
lower gorge, which they can travel with the ordi•
nary locomotive, at - A dispense with all the expensive
operations of inclined planes and stationary engines.
This road once completed, there will be a continuous
railroad from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, by which
it is estimated merchandise and produce can be
transported at from seventy-five cts. to a dollar per
10) pounds, and passengers at from $l2 to sl3.
At these rates it is hardly possible to compute the
enormous amount of trade and travel which will
come by this route, instead of by the present longer,
mere circuitous and more costly canal and lake
routes to New York. The passage money from
New Orleans to Philadelphia will by this route not
exceed $3O, and in proportion from Louisville, St.
Louis and all the great-west. Asailroad will con
nect this one with Cleveland, on the lakes, and this
latter place i 5,300 miles nearer Philadelphia than
New York--whilst the ; rivers, canals and lakes are
frozen, and all transportation towards New York
completely interrupted, this road will be in full op•
eration, and Will bring the products of the west to
market weeks and months before it could get to
New York. Unfortunately, it will also seriously
affect New Orleans, by draining off large quantities
of produce whilst the navigation of the Ohio is
terrupted by ice in the winter, and low water in the
summer and autumn. I consider this_one work as
of equal, if not of more importance toThiladelphia,
than all the public improvethents izitlieState,except
perhaps in the single item of the.coal .iradtt.
Gen. Joseph Lane, of Indiana.
To the Editors of the Pennsylvanian:
Allow me to submit a few facts, connected with
the life and character of General JOSEPH Lass, late
Governor of Oregon. The General being a con
spicuous, and I may say, heroic character, during
the recent struggle with Mexico; and being at this
time prominent before the country as a distinguish
ed victim to the national guillotine, I think it right
and proper,
to submit the following for your peru
sal; and if you approve, to the attention of your
readers, through the columns of the Pennsylvanian:
Gen. Lane was born in North Carolina. During
his childhood, his parents emigrated to. Kentucky,
and on the frontiers of this state he passed his
youth. His parents were poor; and the early edu
cation of their son was limitd; but naturally of
strong mind and good memory, he never was at a
loss to apply his little stock of knowledge to the
right course. Too poor to study a profession, he
passed the greater part of his early manhood in the
hardy and laborious character of wood chopper and
boatman. At one time preparing his cord wood
on the banks of the Ohio, for the use of the steam
boats navigating that beautiful stream; and again
he is seen with his shoulder to the pole, or the cor
del
lashed across his muscular breast, driving the
keelboat up the rugged current of the Father of
Waters. For his industry and perseverance and
I above all, his honesty, he soon became well known
to the navigators of the western waters. His
wood was always the best for steam; and as the
rough boatman expresses it, "honest Joe Lane
never failed to give them an honest cord of wood.'
this kind of life soon made him acquainted with
the many shoals and sawyers so dangerous to navi
gation; and it was not long before honest Joe Lane
became one of the best and most experienced pilots
afloat. By pushing his industry, and strict atten
tion to business, he realized sufficient to purchase a
.ine farm, near Evansville, Indiana. During the
.igricultural season, he devoted his entire attention
to his farm, and the remainder of the year was
passed in building flat boats, and floating his pro
!see to the New Orleans market.
At last a new field was open for the trial of
the honest boatman's ambition. Always a warm
lemocrat, and never losing an opportunity to in
.orm himself on the principles that govern the land,
le was not found, when called, like some other
General we might mention, stupidly ignorant of
he great questions that divide the political parties
of the nation. Honest Joe was elected to the
senate of his adopted State. Many years passed,
and still the voice of the poor boatman and hardy
wood chopper was heard in the halls of-legislation.
No longer with physical might is he struggling
with the stubborn waters of the Ohio, or directing
uis bark with strong and skillful arm, amid the 1
wild waters of the Mississippi• ' but there, in the
councils of his State, he stands, front to front. with I
experienced politicians of the thy, exercising the
greatest influence, and commanding the most pro
iound respect.
War was declared against Mexico; and the first
call for volunteers from the state of Indiana, found
honest Joe Lane enlisted as a private: but in this
humble capacity he was never destined to serve.--
The gallant spirits with whom he was connected,
knew their man. Many had braved with him the
difficulties and dangers incident to a boatman's life,
and they knew him to be brave, cool, calculating
and energetic. He was elected Colonel of the regi
ment.• To command these gallant men seemed to
be the height of his ambition; but a higher and
more responsible post was destined for him. Indi
ana was entitled to a Brigadier; and before her
volunteers had reached the scene o war, the vacan
cy was filled, and Indiana had her General. The
honest wood chopper, without any personal solici
tation, or knowledge of any interference on the
part of his friends, received from the lamented
Polk, the commission of Brigadier General in the
United States Army.
Previous to the taking of Monterey, Gen. Lane
was encamped on the Rio Grande, opposite Barrita
—occupying the sloughs and sand hills of Belknap.
This position was unhealthy, and the career of
many gallant spirits was cut short by death and
disease. General Lane visited General Taylor at
Matamoras, and earnestly requested that his com
mand might be removed about twelve miles above,
to the high and healthy grounds, near the mouth of
the Palo Alto. "No sir," was the answer, "the
ground you occupy was selected, and it must be
occupied." Not because it was necessary for the
good of the service, but because it was selected.
A thousand. American graves (not of Indiana alone,)
now occupied the sand hills of Belknap--and why?
merely to gratify the vanity of the drunken Colonel
who selected it, and from whom it takes it name.
Months pass, and Lane is Governor of Saltillo, yet
his command is not neglected. He instructs it
daily in the discharge of its duties. Buena Vista is
at hand, and Taylor is surrounded. Lane r pens
the fight on the plain, and is contending with des
peration against four thousand of the enemy.—
Bleeding from a severe wound— , his right arm dis
abled, and covered with blood, he fights throughout
that bloody action, like an unchained tiger—and
when all is over—the victory . gained—General
Taylor's official report says—" Slightly wounded,
Gen. Lane behaved gallantly berme the enemy.!"
Puebla is surrounded by thousands of the swarthy
minions of Mexico, and the brave little band of
Pennsylvania volunteers still hold out against the
fearful odds. Succor is long coming, yet it is ar
rived, and honest Joe Lane raises 'the siege, and
drives Santa Anna to the mountains. Atlisco and
Wamautla" follow in quick succession, and Santa
Anna's fond hope of regaining the valley of Puebla,
is frustrated by the chivalric and industrious wood
chopper of Indiana. Lane opens his way to the
city of Mexico, and reports himself to the greatest
general of the age: Scotts sees the quality of the
man at once, and does not fail to use him.
Santa Anna is at Orizaba, resting in conscious
security. A few miles distant a party of American
Rangers is stealthily approaching the town, under
the cover of night. They gain it and charge--the
garrison is taken, but the bird is flown. Santa
Anna again escapes the activity and vigilance of
Lane. Weeks pass and again we see th gallant
General with his heroic band crossing the moun
tain passes, whose depths, as he expressed it, made
the heart flutter, in pursuit of the great guerrilla
priest.
It is midnight, and the daring band of American
Rangers are leading their horses along a mountain
-path, where naught but the sure footed Bravoever
passed. A horse would miss his footing, 'and the
still night reverberate with a dying neigh as.he
dashed into the dark cavern beneath The summit
is gained—day dawned, and Tewaltipau, the great
guerrilla depot, the home of their desperate chief,
lies at their feet. A rush—a charge, and a bloody
hand to hand conflict ensues. They fight as they
never fought before. The carnage is over, but
Jauranta, although wounded, is not taken. This,
however. was his last fight. His band was broken
up, and Lane returned to head-quarters, with the
assurance that henceforth guerrilla fights would be
few and far between.
With the fall of Tewaltipau, and the destruction
of this prominent guerrilla depot, together with the
entire disorganization of Jaurantes band, ended the
field operations and active service of Gen Joseph
Lane. Well might the army style him the Marion
of Mexico! At the close of the war he returned
home, and entered again upon the duties belonging
to his farm.
Again his country calls him to a most important
post—he shrinks not, and as a Governor of Oregon,
he immediately repairs to that distant land, ready
to shield with his brave heart, from the brutal knife
of the savage, the homes or the American emigrant.
Time passed, and Lane is no longer Governor.—
His friend is dead. The administration that appre.
ciated his merits and knew his worth, has long
since vanished away, and the man who refused the
honest wood chopper of Indiana a healthier camp
for his sick dying and soldiers, on the banks of the
Palo Alto, is occupying,•in luxurious idleness, the
White House at Washington.
* The names of different towns are spelled am,
cording to their pronunciations.
tu- Somebody very wickedly says that two
-blooming young ladies got caught out in a shower
recently, and when they had got home, the rain had
washed the very color out of their cheeks. '
It would be a blessing if some gentlemen were
caught in a rain sufficiently powerful to take,the
color out of their cheeks.—Penrusytvenian.
DEFERRED AitTICiES.
SIR Joax Fnerrstrx.—lntellikencei brought by ,
the recent'arrivals from Europe, and at New Lon 4
don, would seem to render it probable that the long
lost navigator, Sir JOAN FRANKLIN, and the crew
of his expedition, are safe. The two ships are said,
to be lying in Prince Regent's Tnlet, where. they
have been for four seasons fast bound in ice. The
natives of the coast who gave the information to
the commander of the barque McLellan, of New
London, Connecticut, while the vessel lay, in lati
tude 74 north, and longitude 72, state that the offi
cers and crews were alive and well.
The barque McLellan and her ()Meets and crew
reached home as if by a miracle. On the 12th of
June the vessel got "nipped" in the ice, and only
escaped destruction by the almost superhuman
ex
ertions and conduct of those who were in charge
of her. She was so severely injured that she leaked
so as to be kept afloat, the ‘Vhole distance home,
only by the incessant work of nearly all hands at
the pumps, and by means of two large metallic
pumps, obtained by the Captain from two English
ships crushed and totally lost just ahead of him.
IMPORTANT AND REMARKA BLS INVE.NTION.,-
Mr. M. SMITH SALTED., of Newark, N. J., as we
learn from the -Manisa, has just obtained a patent
for an invention which, it is believed, is destined to
have a most important influence upon the useful
art of life, and the industry of the country and the
world. It is a new method of making iron, direct
from the oar, with anthracite or bituminous coal,
by a single process. By means of this remarkable
invention Mr. S. proposes to make wrought irom-at
a cost of s2sto $3O per ton—at least half the
usual cost. His furnace has three combined cham
bers, one above the other, and all actuated by the
same fire. The upper-chamber is used for deoxidiz
ing the ore,--impurities, such as sulphur, &c., being
carried off at a low temperature; the middle cham
ber for fluxing and working, and the lower chamber
for reducing and finishing. The - metal is taken
from the last named to the hammer or squeezer•
The whoie time occupied in this process, fro - m
the
time the ore is put , into the furnace until finished
by the hammer, is only two hours. One of his
furnaces is now in operation at Boonton, in Morris
co., N. J. Perhaps a more important invention—it
fuller experiments should verify present anticipa
tions—has not been introduced in many years. Its
effect upon the production and consumption of iron
must be immense.
The Sioux Indians.
We learn from the tfinesota Chronicle of the
nth instant that, for several days pr”vionsly, Gov.
Ramsey and _Gov. Chambers, wha constitute the
commission appointed to treav - iwith the Sioux In
dian., had h ewn in conference with them at Men
dota. near Fort Snelling. The number of Indians
in attendance was about three thousand. It seems
there is no hope o effecting anything like a general
treaty with them at present. They allege that the
season is too far advanced, and for this and some
other reasons (not stated in the Chronicle) they
decline entertaining any proposition of the kind
this season.
The Commissioners had appointed Monday, the
6th instant, for a meeting with what is called the
Half Breeds, to treat - with.them, if practicable, for
a tract of land they own on the west side of the
Mississippi, opposite Lake Pepin, some thirty-five
miles on the river, and extending back fifteen iniles ;
and a week later (the 15th) the Commissioners
were to meet the Wapatee. Wapokotee, and Sisseton
bands of the Sioux, to negotiate with them for lands
they own. It is proper to state, for the information
of those not much acquainted with Indian affairs,
that every nation, united by a common language,
are divided into bands, each claiming separate in
terest in lands. It often happens, however, that
they unite in a general treaty—Nat. Intel.
Inflammable Gas.--A Curiosity.
The Cleveland Herald of October 19th says:
"There are numerous issues of inflammable gas
on the farm of Mr. Michael Faulkner, in Brecks
ville, in this county. About an acre of the bottom
lands on the Chippewa give forth the gas, the soil
bein exceedingly porous and filled with cracks,
from which the gas escapes. Place a common tin
horn over one of these cracks, apply a match at
the top, and a brilliant flame of yellowish,appear
anee breaks forth, which will burn steadily for
weeks. The proprietor made an excavation some
12 feet deep at one of the gas openings, and flung
in burning hay., Quite au explosion followed ; the
hay was scattered in the air, and a blaze issued
several feet high. It continued to burn until the
ground caved in and smothered the flames.
"The ground from which the gas escapes never
freezes, and nothing will grow upon it, although
the soil is rich The location is fourteen miles
from Cleveland, and has attracted many visitor§ to
see the earth burn. The existence of the gas has
been known there for a dozen years or more, and
the quantity escaping, which is large, seems to be
increasing rather than otherwise. Cannot Nature's
gasometer be appropriated by man to some useful
purposes."
Nophotism.
The New York Courier and Enquirer, a Whig
paper, in allusion to the present National Admin
istration, says :
"We hazard nothing in saying, that, in the whole
history of parties in the United States, never has
there been such a total squandering of patronage
without the slightest prospect of reaping fruit from
it, as by the pa'ny now in power. From Maine to
Louisiana, we hear one universal complaint, that -
the recipients of office have filled up the subordinate
places in their gift with their sons, nephews, brothers,
and family connexions of every conceivable degree
of consanguinity!"
Russia and Circassia.
While the Russians have been contending with
the Hungarians, they have lost many of the advan
tages which they gained after a severe and bloody
struggle in Circassia. The Circassians taking advan
tage of the withdrawal of the Russian. forces from
their frontiers, for the Hungarian campaign, have
expelled the Russians from an immense extent of
territory, and have destroyed several of their forts.
They have crossed the Couban, and put all the Rus
sian garrisons in that quarter to the. sword.—Bia
neirs Reporter.
Arms.—We take the toll Owing eloquent ex:
tract from a review of Bulwer's Athens,in Black
wood's Mag4ine:,..
"Nowhere elselsjto be found a State So small in
its origin, and -- ye.beci great in its progress ;AK) con
tracted in its territory, and yet so gigantic in its
`achievements; so 'limited in its numbers, and yet so
immortal in genius. Its dominions' on the COnti-
nent of Greece did not exceed an English county;
its free inhabitants never amounted to thirty thous.
and citizens, pet theie inconsiderable numbers have,
filled the world with 'their renown,_ poetry, philoso
phy, sculpture, fragedi, architecture, geometry,
physics, history, politics, almost date their origin ,
from Athenian genius; and the monuments: f art
with which they, have overspread the
form the standard of taste in every civilized nation
on earth"'- „
should not fall in that quarter, how 'Would thellon !
J& as POSTER, of Norttiampton countyv w do-1
No more talented gentleman cOuld:beseleetd.
NO. 41.