Ifratmti - GEORGE SANDERSON, EDITOR Lancaster, Noivember imp. PROSPECTUS For publishing in the Ciiy of Lancaster, in con, with the Intelligencex a.Gerant - tn bequocratic.papen to be called the LASCASTER ROME. Az the urgent solititation of many Democratic friends, as well as from our own belief that a paper of the 1, is is greatly_needed intle County of Lan `—c—ister, aad could be well sustained by our German population, we propose issuing a German paper ' with the above title, as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers can be obtained to warrant the un dertaking. The paper shall be conducted on strictly Demo cratic principles, and will advocate the men and measures of the party zealously and fearlessly. Strict attention will also be paid to the literany and news departments, and nothing shall be omitted on our part to make it a useful family and political . r - journal. Sho;ld a sufficient number of subscribers be ob taMed, the publication of the paper will be corn menced about the Ist of January next. The "Emile will be printed on a medium sheet, and furnished to subscribers at the low price of $l,OO per annum—payable in advance, or before the expiration of six months from the time of sub scribing. GEO. SANDERSON. INTELLIGENCEU OFFICE, 4ncaster, September 11, 1849. irf — We shall be obliged to our friends throughout the county, who have prospectuses for our contem plated German paper in their possession, if they will return them as soon as possible, so that we may know what number:of subscriber's have been obtained, and whether wh may venture on the ex periment. We should be pleased to have all the lists in a week or two at farthest. 1,17 - The proceedings of the two meetings recently held in this city, in reference to the subject of a new Market House, will be 16und on the first page tb which- we invite public attention. We are glad that this movement has commenced, and trust that the project may be persevered in until the object is attained, It is a burning shame to a City like Lancaster, with an energetic and rapidly increasing population, to be destitute of commodious and corn fortable market houses, where all who attend—both the seller and the buyer—may be properly accommo dated. In this age of improvement, when in every thing else our city seems to be going ahead, we hope our 'citizens will not, in this one particular, consent to remain much longer at a vast distance -behind all the neighboring cities and towns. The Railroad to Philadelphia The frequent accidents that have occurred within the last few months on the Railroad between this city and Philadelphia, and the consequent detention ofNhe cars for hours beyond their proper time for arrival here, call loudly on the Legislature to rem edy the evil by making an appropriation at their next session for straightening and re-laying the track. Nothing short of this will effect the object —and we hope the people of Lancaster county, who are so deeply interested in the matter, will en seance petition the Legislature in its favor. Besides, new railing must, at all events, shortly be laid down, and the addition of a comparatively small sum will be sufficient to straighten it, so as to avoid the many short curves which make the road so dam gerous. If this were done, the distance would be diminished several miles, and passengers could be conveyed with entire safety from here to Philadel . phia in two hours, whereas now it takes them from three to four. But the cost would be nothing, if we consider the vast amount of additional travel and freight which would go over the road if the improvement was made. The Central Railroad, which connects with this by means of the Harris burg and Lancaster road, is now open tor travel and freight to Lewistown, and in about eighteen months more will be opened the enlie way to Pittsburg, thus increasing to double or treble the amount of business on the road to Philadelphia which has heretofore been done, and, of course, throwing so much additional amount of tolls into the coffers of the Commonwealth. So vast would be the increase, in our humble opinion, that the excess of tolls received by the State over what is now paid it, would be sufficient, in the short space of two or three years, to pay all the cost of the improvement—after which the triple increase would go into the Treasury and materially assist in liqui dating the debt of the State. -These are our sentiments, and we know they are those entertained by very many of our acquaintan ces in this county in whose judgment we have entire confidence. Those of our readers who agree with us in opinion, should move in the matter energetically and effectively, without any delay. ID — Our townsman,judge LEWIS, held a special court last week in York county, for the purpose of trying certain causes in which Judge Dunxim had been concerned as counsel, prior to his appointment to the bench. The York Gazette pays the following well-deserved and handsome compliment to his Honor :—"Judge Lewis is well known and on all hands acknowledged to be at the very bead of his profession, and one of the best Judges in the State or Union. His widely extended fame has preceded Trim. The facility and expedition, therefore, with which he dispatched business yesterday, did not excite much surprise among those by whom the courtroom was crowded, though it extorted admi ration. Clear headed—perfectly self-possessed— TrOmpt—encyclopedia in his knowledge of law—he - -can probably do more business in a given time, and do i ,it correctly too, than any other Judge now on the The Bank of Chester County. -- We understand that the notes of this Bank are refused by several of our prominent business men, on account of the refusal of the Bank to redeem its issue previous to the robbing of Dr. DARLING - row, at the car office in this city about a year since. The refusal on the part of this institution to re deem its paper, is one of the most high-handed measures of which we have ever heard. It behooves our friends in the interior to beware how they take the notes of this Bank; as it is impossible for them to distinguish between those stolen and those not stolen, and as the refusal is generally to redeem their issue in circulation previous to the robbery, the holders may be greatly the losers by v taking them. The only safe course is to refuse the notes generally=both old and new—and then there is no danger of loss.—Pennsylvanian. Il7The last number of the Fanner and Literary Gazette contains the salutatory address of Mrs. LYDIA Lust PIERSON, who has become assistant editor of that paper. It is a beautifully written address, well calculated in every respect ; to make a favora ble impression in her favor as a literary writer.— We bid her a hearty welcome to the corps editorial, and hope that the new sphere of duty upon which she has just entered may prove both a profitable and pleasant one. The same paper which ushers Mrs. P. to the notice of the public, contains the valedictory of Mr. Wtramors, its former editor, from which we learn that the "proprietorship of the establishment has passed into other hands.' Mr. W. has our best wishes for his future health and prosperity. Sasquehanna - County Bank The St. Louis Republican of the 28th ult., says that, from information furnished, it is supposed that about $50,000 of the paper of this bank is in circa- Winn in that quarter—and it "is said to hcive been mostly: received from houses in Cincinnati." Franklin College. . - - - Franldin College was incorporated in 1787, by the Legislature of this State, mainly for the benefit of the German population. In age, it is among the first in Pennsylvania; aster aatollege buildings, apparatus and students are concerned, among "the. last. Whilst, however, in the above respects, cir cumstances have prevented it from being on an equal footing with sister Institutions, it has, by the prudent management of its. Trustees, accumulated a very handsome fund. The College has bonds and mortgages, and real estate to the value of $40,000. This of itself is not sufficient, but with propsr and not even extriet - rffinary exertions, by the clergymen and laymen of the Lutheran and Reformed churches, and other interested persons, it may be made use of for establishing, on a respectable basis, an Insti tution of learning, in our city and county, calcula ted to bless and improve both. The enlarged College, in harnufnious action with our Acadeinies and Public Schools, would make our city and county equal to the most favored parts of New England. Impressed with the correctness of these views, the Trustees, with laudable enterprise, have made a start in the somewhat arduous, though noble work; and as a building of suitable size for board. ing and lodging the students from abroad, is the first indispensable requisite, they agreed, at their last meeting, to appropriate $lO,OOO for the erection of such an edifice, whenever the further sum of $lO,OOO should be collected by subscription. This plan for raising the remainder of the abo'i'e sum, and also more for other necessary object. 4, is simple and free from all reasonable objections. is this : Any individual who subscribes $5OO personally or by his heirs always entitled to send a pupil to the Institution, without farther pay for tuition. This instrument thus gives a permanent right, and like stock in any company may be sold to other individuals, who have children to educate, or retained for the benefit of his descendants. The tuition is an .equivalent for the interest of the money. Others not disposed to take scholarships, can give donations for the above-mentioned objects ; and thdugh they receive no direct equivalent for the gift, if possessed of right feelings, they will be abundantly repaid, in seeing an Institution of this kind, diffusing the blessings of a liberal and Chris tian • education among their follow-citizens, and strengthening the pillars of the Republic. How noble and immortalizing the founding oi Professorships, to bear their names, by some of our wealthy citizens! In this project the Farmers are particularly in terested, and if they hesitate to come forward now, let them and every one else forever cease complain ing of the limited usefulness of Franklin College. The correctness of the above view is confirmed by the following extract from the Charter: "Whereas, the citizens of the State* of German birth or extraction, have eminently contributed, by their industry, economy and public virtue, to raise the State to its present happiness and prosperity." "Be it enacted, &c.: That there shall be, and hereby is erected and established in the Borough of Lancaster, in the county of Lancaster, a College and Charity School for the instruction of youth, in the German, English, Latin, Greek, and other learn ed languages; in Theblogy, and in the useful Arts, Sciences and Literature." . The above brief and imperfect notice, will per haps be enough at the present, to awaken some in terest among our-people; and those who wish to make donations can send them to F. A. 1\ II ERG, Jr., in this city, who will have their receipt acknowledged by the Treasurer, Dr. F. A. Moo- LEN 11 ERG, in the public papers. The Eagle Line Again At the risk of offending a second time several of our Whig contemporaries of this city, we transfer, from the Pennsylvanian, the following pointed arti cle in reference to the extortion practised upon the Railroad from Philadelphia to Columbia—and ac company it with the single remark, that we fully concur in opinion with everything that is there stated, aniPtrust that the people of Lancaster co. will lose no time in embodying their wishes on the subject, and making them known to the Legislature at the opening of the session. DUTY OF THE LEGISLATURE TO THE PEOPLE.- We perceive that the Eagle or Mail Line, has once more raised the price of travel on the Columbia railroad. It is now $2,50 to Lancaster and $2,87 ; 1 1 to Columbia, which would make $.4,00 to Har risburg. This is the third or fourth time, in as many months, that the price has been raised after having been reduced l y competition, The rates of fare on the State road have been as uncertain and as varying as the prices of stocks in times of spec ulation ; and there is no use in denying that the public is heartily sick of the whole system. • With out being aware of the fact, persons take their seats in the cars under reduced or reasonable prices, and while being whisked along at the rate of twenty miles an hour, are asked for an increased sum.— Travellers are disgusted with the matter, and can- nut but leave our lines of public works when our own citizens are. publicly complaining of these practises. But this is not the only, nor, indeed, the main objection. 'he present rates of fare on the Columbia rail are entirely too high, and it is the duty of the LegiNlailare to see that they are reduced perma nently and promptly. The first consideration in the enactment of all republican laws should be to pro vide for the welfare of the people. No private in• terests should interfere with this plain and obvious duty. Such interests never thus interfere, either honestly or fairly ; and when they do they should be immediately arrested. We ink therefore, that the next Legislature, among its very first acts, will direct that the passengers over the public works shall be carried by the State itself, through its proper agents, the Canal Commissioners. The best results would rapidly follow ; new and commodious cars; reduced fares; regularity in running; and greatly increased revenues. Nobody presumes that we shall be able to accommodate the heavy travel consequent upon the completion of the great Cen tral railroad, unless the main line of the State is straightened and laid with new rails ; and we ven ture to predict that the amount necessary for this important and commendable improvement, will be almost entirely raised by the money, over and above present receipts, that would be placed in the public treasury by giving to the State the carrying of all passengers over her public works. Such, at least, is the opinion among all parties along the entire main line, and • such, we ha , . e no doubt, are the facts which the Future would establish. The main line is now, and will henceforward be the main artery of our system of improvements. It will yield an increased revenue to the State, or to those o whom she may give the great right of monopo living the travel ; and the Legislature must decide which shall be the rule in the Future. In the meantime, we call upon the people to petition the Legislature on this subject. Let the demand be made fearlessly and by acclamation, and we have no doubt that-success will crown the Reform. It will be hotly and bitterly opposed, and numerous influences will be exerted to defeat it, but no honest legislator can close his eyes to its irresistible merits, after he has examined the question for himself. Hon. William Strong. ' The Berks County Press, in a well written arti cle strongly urges this gentleman as a candidate for the Speakership of the House of Representative; at Washington. Mr. STRONG is an intelligent, firm and reliable Democrat, and has faithfully and ably represented Old Berks in Congress for several years. His election to the Speaker's chair would be a de. served honor conferred on the Democracy of that sterling republican county. ll3The latest foreign news would seem to favor peace. The attitude assumed by England and France teas, doubtless, frightened the Czar, and the idea of forcing the Sultan to surrender the Hangs. rian refugds appears to be abandoned. The New York.-Election. The election in the Empire. State has resulted in a partial defeat of the Democratic party. This result wu not unexpected, Ss the union of the De• thocracy was too recent to justify any welt grounded calculations 'of "success at this time. The-two factions, into which the party was divided, had been too long estranged, and too bitterly arrayed againstaach other to be brought at once info 'Cordial anion and coalescence,- and a feeling of distrust and jealousy seemed to pervade the breasts of the lead ers, many of whom secretly played into the hands of the common enemy. Notwithstanding all this, however, the result of the election must satisfy every intelligent person that the elements of a thorough and perfect union are at work among the masses, and that the party bonds will be complete in the course of another year or two—or, at farthest by the next Presidential election, at which time, if not before, the peat State of New York will again take her position alongside of Pennsylvania. The masses wilt have it so, whether the leaders desire it or not. If they do not, we have every confidence that the people will discard tliem and their coun sels—throw them entirely overboard—and take the matter into their own hands, something they should have done twelve months ago. But, "all's not lost that's in danger." The returns that have come to hand since the above was written, indicate that the DemOcrats have elected one-hall of the State officers, the best part of them, too— one-half of the House of Representatives, and have only lost the Senate by a majority of two or three! Last year, the Senate stood Whigs 24, Democrats B—in the House 100 Whigs to 28 Democrats. This, then, under all the circumstances, is pretty well for New York, considering that the Democrats were only partially united in the State, and had to contend with not only the colored Whig votes, but the united patronage of the State, the City, and the General Governments. Taking all these things into consideration, we think the Democrats did wonders, and the result may be taken as a most emphatic rebuke of the Taylor Administration, its blunders and its intrigues, and is another evidence, strong as holy writ, that its doom is sealed. The Empire State will fully right herself in another year. New Jersey Election. Our Democratic friends have /done nobly in New Jersey, carrying: a handsome majority of the popm lar vote, and reducing the. Whig majority of 23 on joint ballot in the Legislature (last year,) to 1: notwithstanding the infamous manner in which the State has been apportioned for years. Thus has., this strong hold of Federal Whiggery been made to tremble, and another verditt rendered by the people against the Regency at Washington. Gen TAYLOR and his Cabinet cab no longer close their eyes, if they would, to their growing unpopularity, when even the Whig States fall off from their alle giance so markedly and at such an important crisis for the Administration. MICHIGAN ELECTlON.—Michigan has gone all hollow'' for the Democrats—notwithstanding the union of the Whigs and Free soilers upon one ticket. In 11 counties heard from Binwr, the Democratic candidate for Povernor, is about 2500 ahead. MISSISSIPPI.—PartiaI returns from this State indicate a glorious triumph for the Democracy, rendering it highly probable that they have elected the gallant QUIrMAN, Governor; all of the four members of Congress; and a large majority in both branches of the Legislature. LOUISIANA.—The returns received render it probable that this State, too, has repudiated Tay lorism, and will send three, of the four members to Congress. The Democratic candidate for Governor is elected. MASSACHUSETTS.—On yesterday the general election for Governor and members of the Legisla tore, took place in Massachusetts. Of course Ilia State is wedded to Federal Whiggery beyond re demption. 113 Federalism, in tife New York election, says . the Pennsylvanian, did not hesitate to sink to, the lowest depths of prostitution, in order to achieve success. While fulminating against the efforts of the Democrats to restore harmony to a divided household; they openly united with the colored voters, and it is not denied that they encouraged a NEGRO organization in the city, for the purpose of advanc ing the success of the Whig ticket. Those who read the reports of the negro meetings, as they appeared in the Herald of Sunday and Tuesday last, ' will readily remember how ultra Whig were all the sentiments proclaimed and resolutions passed, and how bitterly and unitedly hostile to the Dem ocratic party. The strength of the legal colored voters in the city of New York, is estimated at fifteen hundred ballots; and as the Democrats are defeated by about fourteen hundred, it is easy to see that the amalgamation between the Negroes and the ll'higs did the business! It is not often that such a spectacle is witnessed in this country. To say that it is a disgusting one, is to call it by the 'gilt name rp-Our friend Boren, of the Carlisle Democrat, gives quite a graphic account of a fire that,occurred recently in close proximity to Dickinson 'College. We appreciate his descriptive powers for a scene not often witnessed and not to be "sneezed at' . either. It appears that almost every citizen of that (inlet town was awakened by the noise and confu sion that took place—windows were hoisted, and then was discovered the cause of the tumult—for fires are generally scented at a distance. As the building destroyed appears to have been (pate a necessary appendage to that ancient seat of learning, we opine that the "falling of the walls of Jericho' , will be felt as quite a serious deprivation by the worthy President and Faculty, as well as the Stu dents belonging to the Institution. By the way, will the Democrat inform its readers whether the build ing was insured, and whether not even one of the "stools" was preserved. A severe loss indeed must fall somewhere. Hanging would be too easy a punishment for the wretch of an incendiary ;—for who would have believed that any one could ha been found so wicked and depraved as to fire, in the stillness of the night, an honored building to which so many of the wise and the learned have often resorted. The Truth Well Expressed. The Bedford Gazette makes the following just allusion to the recent tariff letter of Judge SRALER, of Pittsburg, published, in connection with a letter from General CAMERON, in some of the federal papers: We would advise Judge Shaler, before writing another Tariff letter, to take a trip among the agri culturalists and other working men of the State, who do not feel willing to be taxed to keep up overgrown corporations; and we think he will ar rive at different conclusions. The Tariff of 1846 may require some modification.; but we honestly believe it is the most perfect and equal Tariff ever formed by the American Congress; and a majority of 12,000 of the Freemen of this Commonwealth have boldly said—let it alone. The day has passed (we hope forever) when disappointed Democrats can give the Federalists sufficient strength to carry the the glorious Keystone State. 117 - Col. HENRY PETRIKEft, for several years Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth under GovernorsPOllTEß and SHITNIC., died at Philadelphia, on Friday morning last, in the 52d year of his age. 117 - Dr.BRANI RETEI is elected to the Senate from Westchester county, N. Y. A bitter pill for the Whigs, as the Dr. is a &strait Democrat. 113 'Thous J. GRABS, Esq., for about 18 years Assistant Clerk to the House of Representatives, at Harrisburg, died at his residence in Montgomery co., on the 27th ult., in the 4Gth year of his age. The Rambler.—No. H. It may be an expected courtesy to indicate the scope and intention of these humble essays. We do not conceit ourselves competent to instruct the 'public'-'-but we do hope to' attract Some inquiry' into the important subject at present under discu s sion. It will readily be conceded, that upon no subject,of so gteat national magnitude ha's there been ad little unbiassed and unprejudiceikinirestiga tion by the public, as on that of the Tariff. It has been throWn into the vortex of political discussion, and partisan paragraphs and• stump declamations have in general formed the only sources of public information. By :far the largest portion of the community, whose interests are, really the most seriously and extensively affected by the operation of the present favorite system of national taxation —the agricultural, the mechanical and laboring classes—are the least well informed of its true char acteristics. The prejudices of these unmurmuring and contented classes, have been unduly excited, and industriously fostered by those whose especial interests it is to maintain the present system.— Their feelings have been swayed, not by argument, not by appeals, to their common sense, but by appeals to their passions and mistaken self-interests. The cunningly devised policy of ' party tactics, to keep the subject unsettled by factitious discussion, has its prejudicial influence, too, upon the public mind.. The mere phrases, "American System," Home Industry," " Home Market," " Competition and high wages," have sufficed to captivate, blind and mislead thousands from its thorough investi gation. Thus flattered and mystified, numbers have piously resigned themselves to the teachings of those whose sole aim is mercenary aggrandizement or party success. There need be no hesitation in saying, that the question of protection is a question between the manufacturer and, the agriculturalist—the manu facturer and the mechanic—the manufacturer and the laboring man. The interest of the one, with' reference to protection, is in the main the disad vantage of the other. The protection of one is the neglect of the other. We say this, and yet are not " free traders." That protection to our infant man ufactures was necessary, we are free to admit— thr rat it is in a measure necessary now, we do not deny; but that it will not be required soon hereaf ter, and ultimately abandoned, we sincerely hope. All taxation is an evil, only tolerable from its ne• cessity. But taxation for protection is a tax for sell defence, and therefore an evil increased 'or su perinduced from acknowledged weakness. As soon, therefore, as the necessity of self defence is removed, so soon the protective feature should be abandoned. Our positions then need not be misunderstood. We are in favor of a revenue tariff, with incidental protection, limited to the necessities of the manu facturing interests. We are in favor of protection, not for revenue alone—not for mere profit to the manufacturer, but as a measure of defence against injurious foreign competition. This is the middle ground between high protection and free trade. It is the battle ground of the Democratic party, look ing to the interests of all classes, and regarding governmental favors to a particular one, injurious to the others, and only tolerable when strictly lim ited to the necessity of the case. To sustain this Position, and to call the .public to a dispassionate consideration of its truth, we intend to lend our humble efforts. The necessity of taxation for purposes of revenue —as well as the willingness of all good citizens to contribute in obedience to that necessity, according to their substance, being granted, we come at once to consider what constitutes the best system of per manent taxation. It has already been shown that Congress has the power to levy both direct and in direct taxes, or either, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of government. ' The question is at once, therefore, narrowed to the comparison of these I two modes for raising revenue. It is a well settled I principle of taxation, that "the subjects of every State ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities ; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the State." This principle is' strictly conformable to those doctrines of equality upon which repose the very foundations of our government. Taxes are payments to the govern. ment for its protection of the individual and his property. It will follow, then, that he who pos sesses an extensive private revenue receives a greater amount of protection and care from the government, than he whose only revenue is the daily produce of his labor. Consequently, the former is able, and ought to be required to pay a much larger tax than the latter, whose slender earnings, if dimin ished, may prove inadequate to the subsistence of himself and his family. A system of direct taxa tion can alone accomplish this equitable operation. Under it the different State governments derive their support, without encountering any serious ob stacle in their assessment. Although it may in some cases fail to ascertain with entire correctness individual property and income, yet it is sufficiently ' correct to prevent any glaring' inequality or injus tice; That our State system could be made more searching and thorough in its operation' upon all kinds of incomes and property, without occasioning discontent among the people, will scarcely be gain sayed. It is, therefore, a singular anomaly that there should be among intelligent men, an aversion to the payment of a direct tax for the support of the national government, when it is submitted to in respect to the States without a murmur. This aversion may have proceeded originally from theo retical doubts of the possibility of a fair and equal assessment. This cause of objection can no longer exist. It may proceed, also, from the unpopularity of the first direct taxes levied by the national gov ernment. But when we consider the times and the condition of all kinds of trade, traffic and business, we will cease to wonder tit the unpopularity of a double system of taxation, both demanding money when the people had none to spare for either.— Since then times have changed, and it only requires a proper investigation of the subject to produce a corresponding change upon the public mind. For we think it capable of demonstration, that that system is the best, which is most advantageous, or least injuoous to all the industrial interests. of the community,—which is the most equal in its oper ations upon all classes, and most conducive to indi vidual and public wealth—which, in a word, is calculated to secure the " greatest good to the greatest number. Constructive Mileage. We learn from the Washington papers, that the Hon. E. WIIITTLYSET, First Comptroller of the Treasury, has refused to allow the accounis of the Secretary of the Senate for constructive mileage paid to members of that body who were in attend ance at the Executive session in March last. The amount so paid is stated st about s4o,ooo—a por tion of which was paid to all the members but three. Amongst those who declined receiving mileage was Gen. CASE, although the general prac. Lice of the government would have given it to him. Appointments and Removals, BY THE "NO PARTY" ADMINISTRATION! Joins W. FARRELLY, of Pennsylvania, to be Sixth Auditor of the Treasury, for the P. 0. Deponent, vice P. G. Washington, removed. ROBERT H. Moons—Branch Mint, Dahlonega, Georgia, vice D. H. Mason, removed. GABRIEL W. LONG, of Alabama, Indian Agent for the Chickasaws, vice Upshur, removed. Susquehanna Ranh—Heavy Defalcation. The Cashier of the Susquehanna Bank has been committed to jail, in Montrose, in default of $4O, 000 bail, on an alleged charge of defalcation. It is reported that $85,000 of the funds of the bank are unaccounted for. Sincnour..last issua,-but before the paper_ reached Carlisle, we received the following com munication, in favor of. CoL GrossE McFaxxx, of Cumberland, for State Treasurer, which we cheer. fully publish, knowing as, we do that, the,.writer„ who is himself a reisiTe6t of Carlisle, does nothing More thanjustice to'the merits of the Colonel in all that he says respecting his history. Far the Litelligmcer Col. Geo. Dinreely; In a recent number cf the Pennsylvanian I bare noticed the name of Col. Gxonea DPFxrcy, of "Old Mother Cumberland" Mentioned, itt the -sug gestion of, a correspondent from Erie, in connexion with the office of State Treasurer. Permit me to say that lam firmly convinced, that no more ac ceptable name could be presented to the DeMocracy of the State for that responsible office, than that of Col. M'Feely. He has always been a firm and un• wavering Democrat, and is a man , of much intel- ligence, and great integrity of character. Besides he has, in days gone by, done "the Stite some ser vice—which in this era of parlour politicians, should not be forgotten or overlooked. Col. M'Feely was appointed Lieutenant Colone of the 16th Regiment of U.S. Infantry on the 14th day of March 1812, by President Madison. This was some time before the declaration of war against Great Britain, but when a war was confidently anticipated. He recruited at this place (Carlisle Barracks) until the sth October, 1513 when he marched with a detachment of the 22nd Regiment of U. S. Infantry (having been transferred) to Buf falo, New York, (Flint Hill,) and reported to Gen. Forsyth. From there he was ordered to Fort Niagara, which place he defended under a severe cannonade on the 21st November 1813, the parti culars of which aredetailed in Brackenridges history of the war, to which the reader is referred. On the 27th of May 1813 he was placed in the van of the attack on Fort George, in Upper Canada, which fort was taken after a severe engagement at the landing. Lieut. Col. Scott (now General Scott) led the van in this attack, whose regiment together with Lieut. Col. M'Feely's command, consisting of the 22nd and part of the 23d regiments of Infantry, and Major Forsyth's Riflemen, landed first on the Canadian shore, under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry, and routed the enemy. I have recently seen a letter of friendship from Gen. Scott, dated the 27th March 1843, in which the General ack nowledges in a handsome manner the important and gallant service of Lieut. Col. M'Feely on this =III= On the 30th day of March, 1814, Lieut. Col. M'Feely had under his command parts of the 15th, 16th and 22d Regiments of U. S. Infantry at the affair of La Cole Mill; in Lower Canada, mentioned in Wilkinson's memoirs. On the 18th day of May 1614, he was appointed by President Madison full Colonel of the 25th Reg miment U. S. Infantry, was at the siege of Fort Erie, and continued in the Army until July 1815, when it was reduced to the Peace establishment. As an officer the COlonel was distinguished as a disciplinarian, and was considered among the best drill officers in the American service. Since his retirement from the alrmy he has been a private citizen of Cumberland county, and is universally beloved there by the people of all parties. He is no brawling politician, but is firm and con sistent in his political faith. He has, like General Jackson, never asked for office, and I feel assured that like that same great man he would not decline it. He is a kind neighbor, and has with peculiar modesty sought spheres of usefulness in the quiet walks of lite, rather than obtrude himself upon the public gaze. He has literally sought retirement, and those who are now, from the best of motives, bringing his name before the representatives of the people for an important official station, are most likely doing violence to his feelings and wishes. In the community in which he lives his sterling, unostentatious worth, is justly appreciated. He has been among a few who have done much to build up in that county our beautiful system of Common Schools, and render them what they ought to be, and it is generally conceded that they have there the most perfect system in the State. He is a lover of his fellow men and a philanthropist in the en larged sense of that term—such a man as the people should delight to honor. Such is the man that the Democracy of that valley would present to their brethren of the state for the office of State Treasurer, Mn. EP ITOR:—Allow me through the columns of your invaluable paper, to present the name of Hon. JOHN B. MEEK, of Centre county, as a suitable person for the Speakership of the next House ,of Representatives of Pennsylvania. He is just the man the Democracy of the Old Keystone want, and if a long, active, and devoted attachment to the principles of the Democratic party are the required qualifications, combined with honesty, capacity, and fidelity, no more worthy person could be selec ted. He is well versed in the political affairs of our State, and would fill the station with honor to himself and the county he so ably represents. (No disparagement to his colleague, Mr. J. B. HEMPHILL.) Among the numerous names already mentioned, we observe those of Judge Conyngham and Andrew Beaumont, of Luzerne ; Dr. M'Clintock of Allegheny, and Thomas K. Finletter, of Philadelphia. Either of the above gentlemen would make good officers, we have no doubt, but, as each has his particular friend to urge before the organization, we, therefore, on that ground, urge that of our friend J. B. Meek. His popularity is great, and his Democratic ways and friends have gained for him a reputation not easily shaken. We hope, therefore, that his politi cal friends will urge his name for that station, which , he is so well and ably fitted. S. For thc Iulellig• Dr. Wm. A. Smith. Mn. SANDlnisom:—A correspondent of the Penn sylvanian of Saturday last, mentions the name of Dr. WILLIA3L A.•Surrn, of Cambria county, in connexion with the Speakership of the next House of Repesentatives. Allow me, through the medium of the Intelligences, to say that I have known Dr. Smith for a number of years, and a more deserving, upright and honorable man does not live. He is a firm and an unflinching democrat, and possesses all the qualifications requisite for a good Speaker. Besides, glorious "Little Cambria," which has always stood by the Denzocraiic 4ag, in sunshine and in storm, is eminently deserving the honor of having her able representative called upon to preside over the de liberations of the House. H. irr The trial of JOHN S. Bosf.r.n, editor of the Fayette 1* hig, charged with stealing letters from the Uniontown Post Office, commenced at Pittsburg, before the United States' Court on Friday, Oct. 19, and lasted four days. The evidence seems to be decided enough, but the jury could not agree, eight being for conviction and tour for acquittal. A new trial has been ordered to take place on the 19th instant. 117 Hon. HENRY CLAY is now in Philadelphia. He reached there on Thursday last, accompanied by his son, and is expected to remain for eight ox ten days. From thence,'we presume, he will pro ceed to Washington, for the purpose of taking his seat in the Senate at the opening of the new Con. gess. Kr Senator CHASE, of Ohio, has - written a letter to the Seneca Advertiser, defining bin position. He is for non-intervention with the Sta tee on the ques• tion of slavery, but free soil as to territories. As to the rest he is Democratic throughout, and will ,7 be found acting with the democratic members ilk WAVITH FORWARD, Esq., of Pittsburg, has been appointed Charge to Denmark,. in.place of Mr- FLINNUEEN, recalled. LOCAL ITMLS. V' The Second Grand Juvenile Concert, under the direction of MI. K.EXIIIII.Zia, came off on Tues day evening last, at the Union Bethel Church, in this city. It was truly an interesting sight to wit ness about 250 little boys and girls, all neatly dressed, marching into the gallery Of the Church ; —and, then, their sweet voices, the harmony cd their tunes, and the ,estraordinary proficiency they have made in the science of music, all combined to render the Concert one of the most delightful things of the kind we have ever witnessed. The "Pretty Pear Tree,•' itself, was worth - the price of admission. Mr. KEMMERER gave another entertainment of the same kind, but with mostly new pieces of music, on last evening, at the Lutheran Church. ll 7" " GOOEY'S LADY'S BOOK" for December is now on our table, and, if possible, more interesting than ever ; containing, besides many chuice tales, a number of splendid engravings, of which, the fashion plates are tasteful and elegant. But, that which pleases our fancy most, is the picture of Mrs. Arica B. NEAL, sitting in a pensive and thoughtful attitude, the same, doubtless, as when penning one of her chaste and beautiful sketches. None can but admire the beauty and intellectuality of her countenance. Persons wishing a fine literary periodical, would do well to call at Gisn's without delay. Price only 25 cents. "Grwrix's M.knezirrE."—The December - no. of this deservedly popular periodical is already pub lished, and more than equals its predecessors, in the race for public favor. Quite a number of mag nificent engravings embellish this number, with a splendid plate of fashion,s, and a great variety of wading matter, in prose and poetry, from the pens of some of the most gifted writers of the day. For sale at Gisu's—and pnly 25 cents. 10 — "V: B. Palmer's Busincss-Meit's Almanac for 1850," has been placed upon our table by the kindness of our enterprising townsmen, J. Gisa & BROTHER, who have it for sale at the low price of 12i cents. It is a most valuable little book and ought to be in the hands of every farmer, mechanic and manufacturer in the country, as a greater amount of information is contained in it, on almost every subject interesting to them, than can be found in any other publication ot the day. "THE CULTIVATOR, " for November, has just been received at Gisu's splendid Book and Periodi cal establishment. It is a monthly publication. publistfed at Albany, N. Y., and is devoted to Agri cultural and Rural Affairs. Terms only $l.OO per annum. No Farmer should be without the work. " The Loner and the Husband," a thrillingly inter esting Novel, replete with striking scenes, pictured in the most eloquent language, and one of Mrs. Goat's best works. Published in New York by W. F: Burgess, and for sale at J. Grsn & Bno.'s Cheap Book Store. Price, only 25 cents. Give them a call. Bj - Jonn & MURRAY have a magnificent assort ment of Theological, Historical, Biographical, Lit erary and Miscellaneous Books, which they sell at unprecedentedly low prices. Their stock has been selected with great care, and their efforts to suit the public taste deserve the most liberal encour agement. U . ' J. S. JONF.EI Esq has become associated with J. H. Piersol in the publication of the Saturdoy Express. We doff our beaver to the new Editor, and trust he may have a pleasant time of it. ' A Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Republican, of the sth, presents the following items of the late Secretary of State's visit to this city. What he is reported to have said about the course of the last administration, in regard to Nicaragua, is confirmed from other quarters: "The Hon. James Buchanan arrived in this city on Thursday evening, on business, and received, throughout yesterday, the visits of his numerous friends here. He looked well, and was in excellent spirits. He returned home to-day. About the 111 of January, or earlier, he proposes to visit Nei• Orleans and the South, whither he has never tray' elled, and where he will receive a flattering recep tion—such a one as is due to pre-eminent talent such as his. Occasion was taken, in the course of conversation with him, to put the question whether the late cabinet of Mr. Polk, of which he was a member, took any action in the Nicaragua affair, or if they skulked it, as the Republic and other opposi tion journals had asserted. He promptly replied, that the late cabinet had acted; and although he was not at liberty to say what that action was, he had no doubt that when the whole matter was brought before the country, as he hoped it would be shortly, it would be found to redound greatly to the honor of the late administration." CUMBY.RLAND 1.17 - IVe have heretofore noticed the great destruc tion of property attending the overland emigration to California. The St. Louis Republican publishes a letter on the subject, from which we extract the following: From Laramie, after the first fifty miles, dead cat tle and fragments of wagons came in sight, and, as far as here, I have counted one thousand wagons that have been burnt or otherwise disposed of on the road. Destruction seems to have been the pre. vailing emotion of every body who had to leave any thing on the trip. Wagons have been wantonly sacrificed without occasion by hundreds, being fired for the apparent purpose of preventing them from being serviceable to any body else, while hUndreds have been used by piecemeal for fuel at, nearly every camping-ground by each successive train. From Deer Creek to the summit the greatest amount of property has been thrown away. Along the banks of the North Platte to where the Sweetwater road turns off, the amount of valuable property thrown away is astonishing—iron, trunks, clothing, &c., ly ing strewed about to the value of at least fifty thousand dollars in about twenty miles. I have counted about five hundred dead oxen along the road and only three mules. AWFUL FLOOD AND LOSS OF LIFE.—We learn from the La erne Democrat, that on the 20th ult. a most fearful and destructive flood occured in Hickory Run, a mill Stream which empties into the Lehigh about five miles below White Haven. An immense dam, belonging to Mahlon K. Taylor which covered about 70 acres, in some places forty feet deep, suddenly gave way about midnight sweep ing every thing before it. A number , of houses, mills, &c., were carried away, and of twenty persons wfm were missing the dead bodies of seven had been recovered. FrnE.—On Thursday week, the cotton factory, known as "Wasteland• Cotton Factory", mimed by William Steele, located in Sadsbury Township, Lancaster county, was, with all its contents entirely destroyed by fire. The fire originated from an ac cident. There was no insurance, and the property is a total loss. The fire occured in the day time when the hands were in the factory; but when dis. covered, had progressed so far that it could not be extinguished.— Village Record. Horrible Crime--Doable Harder-- The Perpetrator to be Burned Alive. A revolting case of rape and murder took place the other day, near Palmyra. A negro belonging to Mr. Glasscock, committed violence on Miss Bright, an interesting little girl, 14 years of age, and then murdered her. For fear of being detected, the inhuman monster turned round and killed her brother, aged 11 years. The wretch has been ar• rested, and will be burned alive on Friday. Young 13arnum, who was shot in St.. Louis, by the French brothers Montesquieu, is much better, and hopes are entertained of his recovery. frr M. Poi:Tama, late Minister of France to the U. States, sailed from N. York on last Saturday, with his family, in the packet Bavaria, for Havre. For November Term of' the LalleaSteP %tarter Sessions, DM% To Comme neekin - act y, November 19. GRAND JURORS. John Armstrong, Martin, • James Brown, Bart, David Cockley, Lancaster city, Abraham Dupree, Drumore, Jacob Eider, City, • David Groff, Esq., Leacock, George Geyer, Warwick, Benjamin Gook, Conestoga, Jacob Holl, Upper Leacock, Jacob Hostetter, Penn, Christian Hess, Warwick, Benjamin Hostetter, East Donegal, Henry Herr, Leacock, Daniel Huber, Conestoga, Christian Musselman, Clurninvon, Christian Miller, Conestoga, Manin Mellinger, Manor, David Martin, Ephrata, • Jacob Peters, City, Adam Rauck, Leacocii, Henry Shenk, West Donegal, George B. Shober, Penn, JohnScheaffer, West Earl, Benjamin Sherbon, East Donegal. PETIT JURORS. - Peter Albright, East Donegal, Joel Bare, Leacock, George W. Binkley, East Cocalico, Samuel Binkley, West Cocalico, John W. Berntheisel, West Hempffaid, Martin Bruner, City, Christian Bentz, Elizabeth, Elkannah Cooms, Fulton, Amos Cowan, Upper Leacock, Jacob Chalfant, Salisbury, George Cready, Rapho, Isaac Diller, Salisbury, Andrew Dunlap, Lancaster, David Eberly, West Cocalico, Jacob Erb, Manor, ' Jacob Frey, (M.'s son) East Cocalico, Jacob Foltz, Brecknock, Jacob Frey, East Cocalico, Samuel Gerwin, West Lampeter, Philip Garmon, Cmrnarvon, Frederick Hoffman, East Heropfield, William Hutton, Fulton, Christian Hiestaud, East Hempfield, Jacob Herr, West Lampeter, Peter Johns, East Lampeter, Jacob Kauffman, jr., Rapho, • David Kemfer, West Earl, John B. Landis, West Lampeter, Joel Lightner, Leacock, Jacob Miller, Warwick, John Miller, East Donegal, Daniel Mishler, East Cocalico, Isaac MeCammant, Salisbury, Christian Miller, Strasburg, Solomon Newman, Earl, Abraham Nissly, Mount Joy, William Powers, Columbia bor., Conrad Plitt, Lancaster city, Reuben Ringwalt, Csernarvon; Benjamin Rohrer, Upper Leacock, Michael Swartz, Leacock, Isaac Steinmetz, -Ephrata, Vincent Stubbs, Fulton, Daniel Swift, Fulton, =Jacob Shenk, Manor, Henry F. Sla.vmaker, Salisbury, Thomas S. Woods, Leacock, William Witman, Cmrnarvon. Mr. S. W. Fowles—Having seen many certifi cates published in relation to DR. WISTAR'S BAGS AMOF WILD CHERRY, I take this oppor tunity of offering a word in its favor, which you are also at liberty to publish. A few months since my wife's Lungs became so much affected by a sudden cold, that she lost her voice, and suffered severely from pains in the breast. Her situation caused her friends much alarm. Having heard your Balsam strongly recommended by those who had used it, I purcahased a bottle of your agent in this place. She took ilaccording to directione,and it produced a wonderful effect. Before using une bottle she had completely recovered , her voice, the pains subsided, and her health was scion fully re-established. _ . _ From the Worhington Uui Yours truly, (Signed) H. G. BRIGHTMAN. P. S. Such testimony can be relied upon. Be -careful or the article you buy. , It must have the signature of I. BUTTS on the wrapper to be genuine. To be had at the Book Store of Oct. 23] J. GISH.* BROTHER. DR. RICHARDSON'S BITTERS.- - Of the numerous medicines which are advertised in our paper from time to time, we pretend to know but little—their virtues must be known only to those who have made use of them. But with Dr. S. 0. Richardson's Bitters we are somewhat acquainted. These Bit ters were used - in our family last summer, for gen eral debility and headache, and much relief was 'derived from them. Those who may be subject to nervous headache will find the Bitters very bene ficial—they proved so in the case to which we refer.—Bristol County Democrat, Taunton. THIS purely Vegetable Medicine cures as no other has been known to do. It cures Cholera, With its Diarrhwa , Casting Stomach, Chill and Sick ness thoroughly. Cramp Cholic in a few moments. Erysipelas Fever or Black Tongue, promptly. Also, Vertigo, Chronic Rheumatism, Cramp, Burns, Sick Headache, Toothache, Chillblain, and Sprains, in one application. It cures Stiffness of Joints, Pain, Numbness, Palsy, Goitre,Pleurisy, Asthma, T etter, St. Vitus , Dance, Whooping Cough—any disease that can be cured by the circulation and purifica tion of the blood,—in this it excels. Where used in families it abides. Hundreds are being cured by it. Directions accompany the Medicine. Sold by GISH &BRO., Lancaster city ; 111'CAR TER, Strasburg; BROOK, Colerain; MANARAN, G. T. CoopErt, Enterprise; ABER, Intercourse.. August 28, 1849 1 yeow-31 FOR THE HAIR.—SToRw's CHEMICAL HAIR. INVIGORATOR. This mild, yet powerful and infallible renovator, insinuates its balsamic proper ties into the pores of the head, nourishes the hair in its embryo state, cleanses it from scurf and dand ruff, accelerates its growth, sustains it in its matu rity, and continues its possession of healthy vigor, silky softness, and luxurious redundancy, to the latest period of human life. Its operation in cases of baldness is peculiarly active ' • so that in numer ous instances where other remedies have been tried in vain, STORE'S CHEMICAL HAIR INVIGO RATOR has superseded ornaments of art . by rein stating, in full plentitude, the permanent gifts and graces of nature. For children it is especially rec= ommended, as formingthe basis of a beautiful head of hair. The esteem in which it is held, together with numerous testimonials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the best and surest proof of its merits. Price 25 cents, large bottles. Prepared only by George F. Storrs, No.lB Ches: ter street, Phila. Principal Depot, No. I , „"Ledger Buildings. J. Gish & Brother, Booksellers, near the National House, agents for Lancsster. June 19 '49 eowly-2I ST. Louis, NOV. 6 LIST OF JURORS Lost Voice, &c., Restored. New Bedford, Aug. 10, 1845 Jenkin's Restaurateur•, MARRIAGES. On the Ist instant, by the Rev. J. H. Menges, of Mt. Joy, Peter Nauman to Susanna Koch, both of Rapho. On the 4th, by the same, Mr. Abraham Shies to Elizabeth Strayer, both of Donegal. On the same day by the same, R. McFadden, of Mt. Joy, to Mary Flint, of M ountviile. On the 3d instant, by the Rev. J. C. Baker, David M Troxell, of Baltimore, to Mary A. Hambright, of this city. On the 4th, by the same, Rudolph Herr to Mary Bender, both of Manor. DEATHS. At Meadville, on Friday, the 2d instant, Mrs. Mama T. YATES, wife of Dr. Charles M. Yates, and the only surviving sister 'of the Hon. James Buchanan- This excellent lady throughout life endeared herself to all her acquaintances by the cheerfulness and benevolence of her disposition, and in the domestic circle she was the object of enthusiastic affection. Her last illness was long and painful ; but she bore it with resignation to the will of her Heavenly Father, and died the death of a Christian. She has left a husband and six chil dren to deplore their irreparable loss. Suddenly, at Miller's Hotel, in Philadelphia, on Sunday evening a week, Henry Hambright, former ly of Lancaster, age about 42 years. On the 30th ult., in this city, Jacob Fisher, aged 35 years. On the 29th ult., in this city, George Dellet, aged 36 years, 4 months and days. On the 9th inst., in this city, Mrs. F. J. Kramph, aged 30 years. In this city, on Saturday last, Mrs Shuster. CITIZENS OF OLD LANCASTERI have you seen. the Mammoth Sheep now on exhibition, and the diminutive COW - 4 years old, 30 in. high? If not, go and see them. The_ largest sheep has, wool 25 inches long. - They excel any thing that 'has ever been seen in this country._ Go -and see them, in North Queen street, oppositel.. - MichaePs Hotel, every day this week, from 8, A..M. to 9 P.. M. Admittance 121. (nov 13-It-42 [COMMUNICATED.]
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